HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-02_COUNCIL PACKETAGENDA
EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 2, 2001
7:00 P.M.
OATH OF OFFICE Dennis F. Maetzold (Mayor and HRA Chair)
Scot A. Housh (Council Member and HRA Commissioner)
Michael F. Kelly (Council Member and HRA Vice Chair)
Linda Masica (Council Member and HRA Assistant Secretary)
ROLLCALL
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA Adoption of the Consent Agenda is made by the
Commissioners as to HRA items and by the Council Members as to Council items. All agenda
items marked with an asterisk ( *) in bold print are Consent Agenda items and are considered
routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of such items
unless a Commissioner, Council Member or citizen so requests it. In such cases the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
* I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF HRA - Regular Meeting of December 19, 2000
II. DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - (Bus Garage Property)
III. ADTOURNMENT
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
I. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO -TEM
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REPORTS ON PLANNING MATTERS - Affidavits of Notice
by Clerk. Presentation by Planner Public Comment heard. Motion to close hearing.
Zonin Ordinances: First and Second Reading require 4/5 favorable rollcall of all
members of Council to pass. Waiver of Second Reading: 4/5 favorable rollcall of all
members of Council to pass. Final Development Plan Approval of Property Zoned
Planned District: 3/5 favorable rollcall vote required to pass. Conditional Use Permit:
3/5 favorable rollcall vote required to pass.
* A. SET HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 16, 2001
1. Preliminary Plat Approval for 5343 Interlachen and 5012 Oxford Avenue
2. Grant 60 Day Extension for Council Action for Preliminary Plat Approval for
5343 Interlachen and 5012 Oxford Avenue
Agenda/ Edina City Council
January Z 2001
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III. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
* A.
Braemar Club House Renovation
* B.
Designation of Director /Alternate Director of Suburban Rate Authority
* C.
Designation of Director /Alternate Director of LOGIS
* D.
Designation of Official Newspaper
* E.
Signatory Resolution
* F.
Facsimile Signature Resolution
* G.
Official Depositories Resolution
H.
Official Depository Resolution - National City Bank
* I.
Approve Bid Recommendation by City of Bloomington for Border Basin Water
Quality Improvement Project
IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
V. CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS
VI. INTERGOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
VII. SPECIAL CONCERNS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL
VIII. MANAGER'S MISCELLANEOUS ITEM
IX. FINANCE
Mon
Jan 15
Tues
Jan 16
Tues
Feb 6
Mon
Feb 19
Tues
Feb 20
Tues
Mar 6
Tues
Mar 20
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED - City Hall Closed
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESIDENT'S DAY OBSERVED
- City Hall Closed
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MINUTES
OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT CITY HALL
DECEMBER 19, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
The December 5, 2000, Regular Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting was
not held due to a lack of quorum. Business on the December 5, 2000, HRA agenda was
transacted at the meeting of December 19, 2000.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Commissioners Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly,
and Chair Maetzold.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Motion made by Commissioner Johnson and
seconded by Commissioner Faust approving the Edina Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR NOVEMBER 21, APPROVED Motion made by
Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Faust approving the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment
Authority for November 21, 2000.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM FOR WEST 491/2 STREET RAMP APPROVED
Engineer Hoffman noted that during expansion of the north ramp on West 49'/2 Street,
mitigation was offered to the four adjacent property owners north of the ramp addition.
The mitigation offered was sound insulation of the four structures, similar to the
Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Part 150 program and landscaping if desired.
The four property owners worked with the City consultant, and the Center for Energy
and Environment (CEE) to develop work programs for each property to achieve noise
reduction in each home.
The program would be similar to the City's housing rehab program which is a grant to
conduct the sound insulation program with the property owners being assisted by the
consultant to achieve sound insulation standards.
The agreement would be similar to the MAC program with some minor modifications.
The property owner will be required to agree to a "hold harmless" clause as part of the
agreement similar to our housing rehab and storm water flood potential reduction
program done in the 1980's.
Engineer Hoffman noted that staff would recommend authorization by the Edina HRA
and Council to execute the work program agreements with property owners under the
guidance of Center for Energy and` Environment and City staff.
Following a brief HRA discussion, Commissioner Johnson made a motion
authorizing execution of work agreement between City and property owners for
3925, 3935, 3941 -43 and 3945 West 49th Street for sound insulation program to be
assessed to the 50th and France properties in the fall of 2001 as part of. the
original ramp expansion project. Commissioner Faust seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPRAISAL AMOUNTS FOR GRANDVIEW SQUARE
Director Hughes explained on December 21, 2000, the HRA will appear in Court for the
purpose of initiating a "quick take" process relative to the acquisition of the Edina Pet
Hospital, Classic. Hair Design and the Noonan Construction building. Attorney's for the
City advise us that it would be appropriate for the HRA to adopt a. Resolution
establishing an appraisal amount in order to initiate the process. This amount will be
used to estimate the amount of deposit that the HRA will be required to make with the
Court prior to commencing this, process. Anticipated amounts of the appraisal will .be
based upon the current assessor's estimated market value of the parcels.
Council comment
Commissioner Hovland asked if the assessed values are based on a single assessment
or assessments by multiple assessors. Director Hughes answered the estimated market
values are by the City Assessor's estimated market value.
Public comment
Rod Krass, Attorney for Ed Noonan, commented on the issue of the "quick take ". Mr.
Noonan has been working with the City on re- zoning a property at 4528 France but it
has been'a drawn -out process. Everything was moving along until the date of the "quick
take" was divulged as March 15, 2001., and putting Mr. Noonan's business out on the
street. Mr. Krass said the complicating factor is that Opus contacted Mr. Noonan and
was told the March 15, 2001, date is negotiable if the parties could come to terms on
the price. He is asking the Council as the ultimate authority on this if the sale price is
less than what Mr. Noonan thinks is fair. He asked if the developer really does need the
property on March 15, and if not, Mr. Noonan would be .given time to complete the
property on France.
Commissioner Hovland asked if the "quick take" proceeds, if an extension could be
granted for occupancy. Attorney Gilligan stated an extension could be negotiated. He
explained there are some deadlines on the contract for the library and senior center that
need to be met. Director Hughes said it might be possible to ask for an extension of a
couple of months and still remain on track. If a traditionally scheduled condemnation
were to take place as opposed to the "quick take ", the schedule could be much longer.
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Commissioner Kelly suggested the building could be leased back to Mr. Noonan on a
month to month basis. He encouraged the City to be as flexible as necessary. Attorney
Gilligan said the "quick take" is a protection because the City is faced with some
deadlines.
Commissioner Hovland concurred to proceed with the "quick take" at this time.
Mr. Krass informed the HRA that they will get the authority for the "quick take" which will
authorize the HRA to make the deposit on March 15, 2001, or after. The HRA does not
take the property until the deposit is made and the Noonan Company can remain on the
property until the deposit is made. Director Hughes noted that another party is involved
in the agreement and we have contractual obligations to them with respect to the
schedule of the project.
Commissioner Faust inquired whether the Hair Salon and Veterinarian have found new
locations. Director Hughes said the Veterinarian is relocating within the City of Edina.
He stated he is not sure what the situation is with the Hair Salon.
Commissioner Johnson asked if the possibility exists that the Veterinarian might have
the same situation as Noonan Construction. Director Hughes answered yes.
Commissioner Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
CONDEMNATION OF 5237 EDEN AVENUE
5241 EDEN AVENUE AND 5244 EDEN CIRCLE
IN CONNECTION WITH THE GRANDVIEW AREA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE HRA
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Edina, Minnesota
(the "HRA "), is proceeding with the condemnation of 5237 Eden Avenue, 5241 Eden
Avenue and 5244 Eden Circle in connection with a redevelopment project being
undertaken by the HRA pursuant to the Grandview Area Redevelopment Plan of the
HRA;
WHEREAS, in connection with the Petition and Motion for Transfer of
Possession under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 117 of the HRA filed with the office of
the Court Administrator of Hennepin County with respect to such property, the
Executive Director of the HRA has filed an affidavit stating that the HRA's approved
appraisal values of such properties are as follows:
a. Eden Pet Hospital — 5237 Eden Avenue:
Court File No. CD2600 $280,000
b. Classic Hair Salon — 5241 Eden Avenue:
Court File No. CD2606 $300,000
C. Noonan Office Building — 5244 Eden Circle:
Court File No. CD2601 $550,000;
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NOW, THEREFORE; .BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE HRA, that the HRA hereby ratifies and approves the approved appraisal
values of such properties set forth in the affidavit of the Executive Director of the
HRA.
Passed by the. HRA this 191h day of December, 2000.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Resolution adopted.
CLAIMS PAID Motion made ,by Commissioner Hovland approving the Check Register
dated November 29, .2000, and consisting of one page totaling, $4,062.50; and
approving the Check Register dated December 14, 2000, and consisting of one page
totaling, $269,283.01. Commissioner Kelly seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson,. Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
There being no further business on the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Agenda, Chair Maetzold declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
Executive Director
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REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: Mayor & City Council
Agenda Item # II.
From: Craig Larsen
Consent ❑
City Planner
Information Only ❑
Date: January 2, 2001
Mgr. Recommends ®
To HRA
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To Council
Subject: RFP for Bus Garage Site
Action
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Motion
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Resolution
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Ordinance
Discussion
Recommendation:
No action, discussion only.
Info /Background:
Attached is a draft RFP for redevelopment of the School District's bus garage
site. The RFP would be issued jointly by the HRA and the School District. The RFP
does not require relocation of the bus garage, but is open to the proposals which would
relocate the garage, or proposals which would incorporate a new garage into a private
redevelopment of the site.
Staff expects the School Board to consider the RFP at their January 15, 2001,
meeting. If approved by the Board, staff would return to the Council on January 16,
2001, with a recommendation. We would immediately issue the RFP after approval by
the School Board and City Council. The deadline for proposals is March 2, 2001.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
INTRODUCTION:
The Housing and Redevelopment : Authority (HRA) of Edina Minnesota, and
Independent School District 273 (School District) seek proposals for the development of
an 1.76 acre Site, located west of .Trunk Highway 100 and south of Vernon Avenue in
Edina. The Site houses the bus garage and fueling operation for the School District.
The School District is fee owner of the Site. The Site is located within the Grandview
Redevelopment Area which was established by the HRA and the City of Edina in 1984.
The School District intends to sell the Site for redevelopment.
All proposals shall include a $300.00 non - refundable evaluation fee. Proposals will be
accepted by the HRA and School District until 4:30 P.M. Friday, March 2, 2001. Twenty-
five copies of each proposal shall be submitted.
PROPOSAL CONTENT:
Proposals should, at a minimum, contain the following information:
1. A description of previous development experience.
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2. Qualifications of the development team including the owner /developer,
project manager, architect, Site planner and any other major entities of the
development.
3. A description of the developer's financial strength and a financial analysis
which describes the contemplated project financing including proposed public
financial participation if any.' Please specify the gross purchase price for the
property less any requested public write down. Specify and justify the amount
of any requested public financial participation.
4. A conceptual plan and narrative which depicts the proposed land use the
intensity of development, the development's relationship to surrounding
properties and a proposed development schedule. The conceptual plan need
not include schematic design or elevations but should be sufficiently detailed
to allow the HRA and School District to understand the development concept.
All information submitted shall be considered public information unless the proposer
submits evidence satisfactory to the HRA's Attorney that certain information is private or
confidential under the Minnesota Data Practices Act.
PROCEDURES:
The deadline for receiving proposals at the City of Edina offices is March 2, 2001. HRA
staff will evaluate the proposals and submit a report to the HRA on April 3, 2001, or
such other date deemed appropriate by the HRA. The School district will evaluate the
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proposals during the same time period. Following their individual review, the HRA and
School District will jointly:
1. Select the successful proposal, or
2. Designate more than one developer as, "finalists"
Following this process, the selected developer or the finalists, as the case may be, will
be invited to prepare more detailed development information. Such detailed information
shall be submitted to the HRA and School District not later than 60 days following the
selection of the finalists by the HRA and School District. Detailed information shall
include schematic plans and building elevations as well as detailed financial proposals.
Plans shall at a minimum illustrate the location, exterior dimensions, height, building
materials, parking areas, and floor area of all proposed improvements.
Following receipt of the detailed information, the HRA and School District will schedule
a meeting to hear presentations from each of the finalists and review all information
which has been submitted. Following this review, the HRA and School District will select
the successful developer of the Site and will instruct staff to negotiate a redevelopment
agreement and other agreements to effect the redevelopment of the Site. The HRA and
School District are under no obligation to select any developer. Following a review of all
information, the HRA and School District may instruct staff to seek additional proposals
or may decide to redevelop the Site in another manner.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
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The following criteria will be used to evaluate the proposals. These criteria are not all
inclusive and are not arranged in order of importance.
1. The proposed project team possesses an identified ability to plan, design and
carryout development of the project.
2. The developer possesses the financial ability to develop the Site as
proposed.
3. The developer has demonstrated a record of accomplishment with respect to
architectural design, construction management and the on -time delivery of a
project within established budgets and project marketing.
4. The proposed development is compatible with and sensitive to existing land
uses in the vicinity.
5. The project is responsive to the redevelopment goals of the HRA.
6. The proposed project provides the best value for the School District in terms
of the quality and location of the new bus facility.
7. The proposed project can be accomplished promptly without the need of an
inordinately long staging schedule.
8. The proposed project includes a new or relocated bus facility meeting the
objectives of the School District as set forth in Appendix A.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Site is located in Edina, Minnesota in close proximity to the T.H. 100 and 50`h
Street/Vernon Avenue interchange. It measures approximately 1.76 acres in area. The
Site is improved with two industrial buildings; the buildings are used for the bus
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operation of the School District. The site contains the fueling station for the School
District.
The School District seeks a new or remodeled facility to meet current and future needs
of the bus operation. The facility must provided indoor storage for all buses; it must
provide service and wash bays; it must provide adequate parking for employees; and it
must provide on site office space. Please refer to Appendix A for more detailed
specifications.
No environmental testing has been conducted on the Site. The Site is zoned Planned
Industrial District. The successful proposer will be required to initiate and complete a
rezoning of the Site to the appropriate zoning district.
The Site is located within the Grandview Redevelopment Area. This Area was
designated as a tax increment financing district (redevelopment) in 1984. The HRA has
completed a number of public projects within this area. In 1995, the HRA undertook a
streetscape improvement on Vernon Avenue and other streets within the area. In 2000,
The HRA entered into an agreement with Grandview Square LLC ( Opus Northwest and
REC Construction ) for the development of property south of the Site. The HRA intends
to extend the streetscape at its expense along Eden Avenue in connection with the
redevelopment of the Site. Proposals shall state whether or not TIF assistance is
required for the acquisition or development of the project.
HRA DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES:
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The HRA wishes to redevelop the Site in a manner which is complementary to other
land uses within the Grandview area. The HRA will consider proposals for an office
development of the Site, or a mixed- development containing office and retail.
Proposers may also consider incorporating a new bus facility in the redevelopment
plan.
The HRA will consider developments requiring a rezoning to Planned Office ,District,
Planned Commercial District, or the Mixed Development District. The -successful
proposer will be.required to petition for a rezoning to the appropriate zoning district and
pay all costs and fees with respect to a petition for rezoning. Acceptance of a proposal
by the HRA and School District does not obviate the need .for.the successful proposer
to receive rezoning approval from the Edina City Council.
The HRA expects that the entire Site will be developed by a single development entity.
Therefore, the HRA will not permit the Site-to be subdivided for the purpose of
conveying a portion of the Site to a sub- developer,or to a development entity that was
not identified in the proposal.
CONDITIONS:
This request for proposals is not a solicitation for competitive bids. It is intended that the
proposals received will provide information to assist the HRA and School District in
identifying qualified developers . who, in 'the sole discretion of the HRA and School
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District, may participate in further negotiations leading to the sale and redevelopment of
the Site.
The HRA and School District specifically reserve the right to investigate the
qualifications and experience of any proposer, to waive any formal proposal
requirements as to any one or more of the proposals, to reject any and all developers
submitting qualifications or proposals, to obtain proposals from additional developers or
to proceed to redevelop the Site in a different manner. Any proposal submitted shall
become the property of the HRA and School District and may be used for any
purposes relevant to the decisions and actions undertaken by the HRA and School
District toward the redevelopment of the Site.
All questions concerning this Request for Proposals should be directed to Gordon
Hughes, (612) 826 -0401 or Craig Larsen, (612) 826 -0460.
ATTACHMENTS:
The following are attached:
1. Appendix A
2. Site context map
3. Aerial photograph
4. Site survey
5. City of Edina Zoning Ordinance
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REPORURECOMMENDATION
To: Mayor & City Council
Agenda Item # II. A. 2.
From: Craig Larsen
Consent
City Planner
Information Only ❑
Date: January 2, 2001
Mgr. Recommends ❑
To HRA
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To Council
Subject: 60 day extension for
Action ®
Motion
action on preliminary
plat for JMS Properties
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Resolution
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Ordinance
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Discussion
Recommendation:
Grant 60 day extension for action by Council on Preliminary Plat for properties
located at 5343 Interlachen Boulevard and 5012 Oxford Avenue.
Info /Background:
State law requires action by the Council on preliminary plats within 60 days.
However, the Council may grant a °60 day extension if that time is needed to receive
information required for a decision. The initial 60 day period will expire on January 15,
2001, one day prior to the scheduled Council public hearing. The extension will allow
the Council to receive the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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RE P ORURE C OMMENDATION
To: Mayor Maetzold and members of
Agenda Item
III. A.
the Edina City Council.
From: John Keprios, Director
Consent
Park & Recreation Department
Information Only
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Date: December 27, 2000
Mgr. Recommends
To HRA
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To Council
Subject: Clubhouse Renovation - Braemar
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Motion
Golf Course
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Resolution
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Ordinance
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Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
The Park Board recommends that the City of Edina solicit bids to renovate the Warren C. Hyde Clubhouse at
Braemar Golf Course.
INFO /BACKGROUND:
At the December 12, 2000, Park Board meeting, Golf Course Manager, John Valliere, presented a proposal
to renovate the Warren C. Hyde Clubhouse at Braemar Golf Course. As reflected in the attached Park Board
minutes, this renovation project is in keeping with the long -range master plan for Braemar Golf Course that
was recommended by the Park Board and approved by the City Council in 1992.
The proposal is to expand the upper level Braemar Room, expand the lower level mixed lounge, extend the
upper level deck around to the south side of the Braemar Room, remodel the lower level men's and women's
restroom facilities, and install an elevator to conform to ADA handicapped accessibility standards. These
improvements are shown as Option 1 and Option 2 in the attached memo and drawings from SGN
Architects. Options 3 and 4 will be considered when funding becomes available in the future.
Due to the Golf Course's exceptional year financially, the improvements would be paid entirely from Golf
Course revenues without the need to borrow money.
If approved by the City Council, the project would be bid in time to begin construction in the spring.
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(TAKEN FROM THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 12, 2000, PARK BOARD MEETING)
III.
BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS - JOHN VALLIERE
Mr. Valliere explained that in 1992 the Park Board and City Council approved a master
plan for the Braemar Golf Course Clubhouse. Therefore, they have slowly been working
on what they can afford to do each year and that included the expansion of the pro shop
and the addition of the decks which accommodates the golf cars underneath it. However,
they are now at a point where they can afford to make some changes because of the good
year they've had. He noted that they cannot afford to do it all at this time but there are
three things that they would like to see accomplished at this time. He stated that first they
need to have an elevator put in that meets the ADA requirements. They have been told
that the cost for the elevator is approximately $200,000 compared to the $85,000 they
were previously told a few years ago.
Mr. Valliere explained what they would like to see done on the lower level and noted this
portion of the plan would cost approximately $342,000. He then explained what he
would like to see done on the upper level which would cost approximately $166,000. He
commented that the project has not yet been bid and that these are the architect's
estimates and noted that they do include a percentage for overrun.
Mr. White asked Mr. Valliere if there will still be a long hallway between the pro shop
and the club room to which he indicated yes, however, it is something that he will look
into possibly changing. Mr. Valliere stated that at this time he is seeking approval from
the Park Board to move ahead on this project. He again noted because this was their best
year ever it unexpectedly put some money in their pockets that will help them accomplish
this. Mr. Herring asked how much for the two options to which Mr. Valliere replied
approximately $508,000.
Mr. Fredlund asked if the golf course is being required to install an elevator to which Mr.
Valliere replied at this time they are not required to but that in the near future they will.
Mr. Keprios noted that it is his understanding that when you make significant
improvements such as this it is a requirement.
Mr. Murrin indicated that he thinks $200,000 for an elevator is very expensive and noted
that a client of his put in two elevators at a senior center and it only cost $90,000 for two
elevators. Mr. White noted that he knows someone who put in an elevator at a building
he owned and it cost $120,000. Mr. Valliere commented that it would definitely help if
he could bring that number down.
Mr. Herring asked if $500,000 is put into the golf course are there any other crying needs
in the city right now. Mr. Keprios replied that the golf course has a long -range capital
plan that is going to be afforded assuming the golf course continues to do as well
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financially as it has. This is the highest on their priority list of what needs to be done.
Mr. Klus asked wasn't this master plan originally approved back in 1992 to which Mr.
Keprios replied yes and noted that Gordon Hughes, City Manager, wanted the Park Board
to revisit it to be sure the they had their current blessing. Mr. Herring asked about the
current debt to which Mr. Keprios replied that the golf course is doing so well financially
that they not only paid for their operating expenses and current debt but that their cash
flow is about $770,000 to the positive to date. He noted that the golfers are essentially
paying for all of these improvements and not tax dollars.
Mr. Klus suggested that one option would be to approve Mr. Valliere's recommendation
up to $515,000.
Mr. Herring indicated that he thinks Mr. Valliere is just looking for a general approval.
Mr. Klus commented that he has a problem with general approvals but it always seems to
cost a lot more than anticipated and we need to be somewhat fiscally responsible even
though the City Council can over rule us.
Tom White MOVED TO APPROVE GOING FORWARD WITH THE PLAN AND
BIDDING OUT OPTION 1 AND OPTION 2 AND THEN COME BACK TO THE
PARK BOARD WITH THE NUMBERS SO WE CAN HAVE ONE FINAL LOOK AT
IT BEFORE WE MOVE FORWARD. Dave Fredlund SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MEMORANDUM
SMILEY GLOTTER NYBERG
1021 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, DIN 55403 -2082
(612) 332 -1401 Fax 332 -1405
DATE
November 1, 2000
Architects
PROJECT
Braemer Golf Clubhouse Remodeling and Additions
Planners
Interior Architects
COMM. NO.
9915.01
G.R. Nyberg, AIA, ASID
SUBJECT
Options 1 -4 Cost Estimate Scheme C
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J.C. Lenz, A
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MEMO BY
Gary Nyberg, SGN
J.A. Nilson, AIA
COPIES TO
John Valliere, City of Edina
Jim Wilson, SGN
The following Breamer Golf Clubhouse Cost Estimate for Options 1 -4 is based on the revised
building program and Scheme C concept plans A3.1 and A3.2. Estimates are based on start of
construction by Fall 2001.
Option 1
Addition for an elevator and elevator equipment room, and the remodeling of the Lower Level
Men's and Women's Toilets to make the Clubhouse ADA handicapped accessible.
A. Estimated Building Construction Costs $268,184
B. Building Design Construction Contingency $40,228
C. Estimated Project Development Expenses $37,010
• Building Review Fee • Testing / Inspections
• Printing Costs • Legal Fees
• Professional Fees
Sub -Total $345,422
MEMORANDUM
November 1, 2000
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Option 2
Addition for the expansion of the Upper Level Meeting Room and new Deck and the Lower
Level Mixed Lounge.
A. Estimated Building Construction Costs
B. Building Design Construction Contingency
C. Estimated Project Development Expenses
• Building Review Fee
• Printing Costs
• Professional Fees
Option 3
• Testing / Inspections
• Legal Fees
$131,972
$19,796
$18,212
Sub -Total $169,980
Addition and remodeling to the upper level, expanding the Bar, adding general and beverage
storage, a beverage cooler and a Brides Room.
A. Estimated Building Construction Costs
B. Building Design Construction Contingency
C. Estimated Project Development Expenses
• Building Review Fee • Testing / Inspections
• Printing Costs • Legal Fees
• Professional Fees
$336,432
$50,465
$46,428
Sub -Total $433,325
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MEMORANDUM
November 1, 2000
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Summary
Option 1
Addition for an elevator and elevator equipment room, and the
remodeling of the Lower Level Men's and Women's Toilets to make the $345,422
Clubhouse ADA handicapped accessible.
Option 2
Addition for the expansion of the Upper Level Meeting Room and new $169,980
Deck and the Lower Level Mixed Lounge.
Option 3
Addition and remodeling to the upper level, expanding the Bar, adding $433,325
general and beverage storage, a beverage cooler and a Brides Room.
Option 4
Addition for the expansion of the upper level Club Room. $123,594
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To: MAYOR & COUNCIL
From: DEBRA MANGEN
CITY CLERK
Date: JANUARY 2, 2001
Subject:
REPORT/RECOMMENDATION
RESOLUTIONS DESIGNATING
DIRECTOR/ALTERNATE FOR
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
AND LOGIS FOR 2001
Recommendation:
Agenda Item #
I I I. B.& c
Consent
Information Only
❑
Mgr. Recommends
❑
To HRA
®
To Council
Action
❑
Motion
®
Resolution
❑
Ordinance
❑
Discussion
Adopt Resolutions designating the Director /Alternate Director of the
Suburban Rate Authority and LOGIS for 2001.
Info /Background:
Attached are copies of Resolutions requiring Council approval at the first
meeting in January. The Resolutions designate John Wallin as Director
and Margaret (Peggy) Gibbs as Alternate Director to the Suburban Rate
Authority and John Wallin as Director and Eric Anderson, Alternate to
LOGIS on behalf of the City of Edina.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -03
DESIGNATING DIRECTOR
AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
City of Edina
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as
follows: John C. Wallin is hereby designated to serve as a Director of the Suburban
Rate Authority, and Margaret (Peggy) Gibbs is hereby designated to serve as Alternate
Director of the Suburban Rate Authority for the year 2001 and until their successors are
appointed.
Attest:
City Clerk Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina, do hereby
certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the
Resolution duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of January 2,
2001, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 200,
City Clerk
City Hall (952) 927 -8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (952) 826 -0390
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 -1394 TDD (952) 826 -0379
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -04
DESIGNATING DIRECTOR
AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
TO LOGIS
City of Edina
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina Minnesota, as follows:
John C. Wallin is hereby designated as a Director of LOGIS and Eric R. Anderson is
hereby designated as Alternate Director of LOGIS for the year 2001, and until their
successors are appointed.
Attest:
City Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
CITY OF EDINA
) SS
CERTIFICATE OF CLERK
Mayor
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina, do hereby
certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the
Resolution duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of January 2,
2001, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of
CARR SRA 8 LOGISOW
200_.
City Clerk
City Hall (952) 927 -8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (952) 826 -0390
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 -1394 TDD (952) 826 -0379
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REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: Mayor & City Council
Agenda Item
I I I . D.
From: Debra Mangen
Consent ❑
City Clerk
Information Only ❑
Date: January 2, 2001
Mgr. Recommends ❑
To HRA
®
To Council
Subject: Resolution Designating
Action ❑
Motion
Official Newspaper for
2001
®
Resolution
❑
Ordinance
❑
Discussion
Recommendation:
Adopt the resolution designating the Edina Sun Current as official newspaper for 2001.
Info /Background:
This year the Edina Sun Current has notified us of their rate reduction for legal
publications. The proposed rates are:
1 column width $14.30 per inch for first insertion
$ 7.15 per inch for each subsequent insertion
There are 11 lines per inch
Attached is a copy of a Resolution requesting approval by the Council at the January 2,
2001, meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-01
City of Edina
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
THE EDINA SUN- CURRENT AS
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that the
Edina Sun - Current be and is hereby designated as the Official Newspaper for the City
of Edina for the year 2001.
Passed and adopted this 2nd day of January, 2001.
Attest:
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk
Dennis F. Maetzold, Mayor
- 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 January 2, 2001, and as recorded in the Minutes of
said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this - day of
20_
City Clerk
City Hall (952) 927 -8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (952) 826 -0390
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 -1394 TDD (952) 826 -0379
December 14, 2000 newspapers
City of Edina
City Council
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424 -1394
Dear City Council Members:
The Edina Sun Current would like to be considered for designation as the legal newspaper for the
City of Edina for the year 2001.
New in 2000, all published legal notices were posted on our website (www.mnsun.com) at no
additional charge. This is an enhancement to the local news coverage already available on the
Internet and will broaden the readership of your legal notices.
The rate structure for legals effective January 1, 2001 will- be:
1 column width: $14.30 per inch for first insertion
$7.15 per inch for subsequent insertions
There are 11 lines per inch
Two notarized affidavits on each of your publications will be provided with no additional charge.
The deadline for regular length notices is 2:00 pm the Wednesday prior to publication. E- mailing
the legal notices is an efficient and accurate way of getting the notices to us. The e -mail address
for the legal department is legals @mnsunpub.com. We still accept notices on disk, faxed or
through the mail. If you require,more information to make your decision, please contact me or
Meridel Hedblom, our Legal Representative, at 952 - 392 -6880.
Thank you for considering the Sun Current as the official newspaper for the City of Edina in 2001.
We appreciate the opportunity to serve the needs of your community.
Sincerely, -- -
Frank Chilinski
President and Publisher
10917 VA.t,EY VMw Rom * EDEN PRAIRIE * MINNESOTA 55344 * 952 -829 -0797 * FAX: 952 -941 -3588
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MAYOR & COUNCIL
From: DEBRA MANGEN
CITY CLERK
Date: JANUARY 2, 2001
REPORT/RECOMMENDATION
Subject:
SIGNATORY RESOLUTION
Agenda Item #
III.E.
Consent
Information Only I T
Mgr. Recommends F]To HRA
® To Council
Action Motion
® Resolution
FlOrdinance
Discussion
.,Recommendation:
Adopt a Signatory Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Manager and
Treasurer of the City to transact all banking business.
Info /Background:
At the first Council meeting of the year, the Council adopted a Signatory
Resolution authorizing the person holding office as Mayor, and the
Manager and Treasurer of the City to act for the City in transacting
banking business with the City's named banks. A copy of the
recommended Resolution is attached for review.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -02
SIGNATORY RESOLUTION
City of Edina
BE IT RESOLVED that persons holding office as Mayor, Manager and Treasurer of the
City of Edina, be, and they hereby are authorized to act for this municipality in. the
transaction of any banking business with U.S. Bank National Association, Excel Bank,
Fidelity Bank, Wells Fargo Bank (formerly known as Norwest Bank Minnesota NA),
Richfield Bank and Trust Co., National City Bank/Southdale Office, Firstar Bank, and
Western Bank, (hereinafter referred to as the "Bank ") from time to time and until written
notice to any Bank to the contrary, to sign checks against said accounts, which checks
will be signed by the Mayor, Manager and City Treasurer. Each Bank is hereby
authorized and directed to honor and pay any checks against such account if signed as
above described, whether or not said check is payable to the order of, or deposited to
the credit of, any officer or officers of the City, including the signers of the check.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 2001.
Attest:
City Clerk Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina, do hereby
certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the
Resolution duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of January 2,
2001 and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of
'00 SIGNATORY RESOLUTION
,200
City Clerk
City Hall (952) 927 -8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (952) 826 -0390
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 -1394 TDD (952) 826 -0379
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REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: MAYOR & COUNCIL
Agenda Item #
I I I .F.
From: DEBRA MANGEN
Consent 0
CITY CLERK
Information Only
Date: JANUARY 2, 2001
Mgr. Recommends F-1
To HRA
Subject:
�
To Council
FACSIMILE SIGNATURES
Action
Motion
RESOLUTION
®
Resolution
Ordinance
F]
Discussion
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the use of facsimile signatures by public officials
of the City.
InfoBackground:
The Council should adopt a Resolution authorizing the use of facsimile signatures
by the Mayor, Manager and Treasurer on checks, drafts, warrants, vouchers, etc.,
.or other orders by public funds deposited with the City's banks. A copy of the
recommended Resolution is attached for your review.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -05
City of Edina
AUTHORIZING USE OF
FACSIMILE SIGNATURES BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS
RESOLVED that the use of facsimile signatures by the following named persons:
DENNIS F. MAETZOLD - Mayor
GORDON L. HUGHES - City Manager
JOHN WALLIN - Treasurer
on checks, drafts, warrants, warrant - checks, vouchers or other orders of public funds deposited
in U.S. Bank National Association, Excel Bank, Fidelity Bank, Wells Fargo Bank (formerly
known as Norwest Bank Minnesota NA), Richfield Bank and Trust Co., Firstar Bank, National
City Bank/Southdale Office, and Western Bank, be and hereby are approved, and that each of
said persons may authorize said depository banks to honor any such instrument bearing his
facsimile signature in such form as he may designate and to charge the same to the account in
said depository bank upon which drawn as fully as though it bore his manually written signature
and that instruments so honored shall be wholly operative and binding in favor of said
depository bank although such facsimile signature shall have been affixed without his authority.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 2001.
Attest:
City Clerk Mayor .
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina, do hereby certify
that the attached and foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly
adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of January 2, 2001, and as recorded
in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 2000
City Clerk
'01 RR FACSIMILE SIGNATURESOW
City Hall (952) 927 -8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (952) 826 -0390
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 -1394 TDD (952) 826 -0379
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Cn
gees
To: MAYOR & COUNCIL
From: DEBRA MANGEN
CITY CLERK
Date: JANUARY 2, 2001
Subject:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CITY DEPOSITORY
Recommendation:
REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
Agenda Item # I I I • s
Consent
Information Only F]
Mgr. Recommends
To HRA
®
To Council
Action
❑
Motion
®
Resolution
Ordinance
❑
Discussion
Adopt a Resolution designating depositories for public funds of the City of
Edina.
Info /Background:
At the first regular Council meeting of the year, a Resolution designating
official depositories for public funds of the City of Edina should be
adopted. A copy of the recommended Resolution is attached for your
review.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -06
DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES
City of Edina
BE IT RESOLVED that the U.S. Bank National Association, Excel Bank, Fidelity
Bank, Wells Fargo Bank (formerly known as Norwest Bank Minnesota NA), Richfield
Bank and Trust Co., Firstar Bank and Western Bank, are authorized to do banking
business in Minnesota, be and are hereby designated as Official Depositories for the
Public Funds of the City of Edina, County of Hennepin, Minnesota, until January 1,
2002.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 2001.
Attest:
City Clerk
Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina, do hereby
certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the
Resolution duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of January 2,
2001, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of
RR DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES/DW
200
City Clerk
City Hall (952) 927 -8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (952) 826 -0390
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 -1394 TDD (952) 826 -0379
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REPORT/RECOMMENDATION
II To: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Agenda Item I I I . H .
From: DEB MANGEN
Consent ❑
CITY CLERK
Information Only ❑
Date: JANUARY 2, 2001
Mgr. Recommends
❑
To HRA
®
To Council
Subject: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
❑
Motion
NATIONAL CITY BANK AS
®
Resolution
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY
❑
Ordinance
❑
Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution designating National City Bank as a depository for public
funds of the City of Edina.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND:
The Council, at its first regular meeting of 2001, should adopt a Resolution
designating official depositories for public funds of the City of Edina. In 1994, Jerry
Gilligan prepared the attached memorandum fegarding the recommended process
designating National City Bank as a depository of City funds. A copy of the
recommended Resolution is attached for your review
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001$-07
DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY
City of Edina
BE IT RESOLVED that the National City Bank/Southdale Office, Edina, MN,
authorized to do banking business in Minnesota, be and hereby is designated as an
Official Depository for the Public Funds of the City of Edina, County of Hennepin,
Minnesota, until January 1, 2002. -
ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 2001,
Attest:
City Clerk. Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina, do hereby
certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the
Resolution duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of January 2,
2001, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of
CARR DEPOSITORY DESIGNATING \DW
2001..
City Clerk
City Hall (952) 927 -8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (952) 826 -0390
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 -1394 TDD (952) 826 -0379
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Kenneth Rosland, City Manager
FROM: Jerry Gilligan
DATE: December 21, 1994
RE: Designation of National City Bank as Depository of City Funds
At its meeting on January 3, 1995 the City Council will be requested to
designate banks to act as. the depositories of City funds for 1995. Coundlmember
Elect Maetzold is an officer of National City Bank /Southdale, which is one of the
banks proposed for designation as a-depository.. The City is presently using National
City Bank as a depository.
Minnesota law contains an exception for the designation of banks as
depository of public funds from the conflict of interest prohibition contained in
Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.87. This exception is contained in Minnesota .
Statutes, Section 471.88, subdivisions 1 and 2, and permits the City to designate a
bank in which a Councilmember is interested as a depository of City funds if the
following conditions are met:
1. The interested Councilmember makes a disclosure that he is a
director or employee of the bank and this disclosure is entered on the
minutes of the Council meeting;
2. The disclosure is made when the bank is first designated as
depository or when the Councilmember is elected, whichever is later;
and
3. The designation of the bank as a depository is approved by .
unanimous vote.
As noted above, the designation of the depository is required to be by
unanimous vote.. Since the language in the statute requiring a unanimous vote
does not contain the additional phrase "by all members of the council" as is used in
certain other instances in Minnesota law when referencing a vote by the Council
(i.e. two-thirds vote of all members is required by Minnesota Statutes, Section
462.355 for approval of comprehensive plan amendments and is required by
Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.357 to approve a rezoning), I would interpret this
provision to require a unanimous vote by all members voting on the question.
DORSEY 8C WHITNEY
REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: Mayor & City Council
Agenda Item #
ij i . i .
From: Francis J. Hoffman �J
Consent
City Engineer X02
Information Only
❑
Date: January 2, 2001
Mgr. Recommends
❑ To HRA
® To Council
Subject: Approve bid
Action
® Motion
recommendation by City of
❑ Resolution
Bloomington for Border
E] Ordinance
Basin Water Quality
Improvement Project
❑
Discussion
Recommendation:
Approve - bid - recommendation -by City -of - Bloomington -for Border Basin Water Quality
Improvement Project.
Info /Background:
The City of Bloomington opened bids for the proposed water quality improvements to
the Border Basin that is located along the boundary of Edina and Bloomington, between
Computer Avenue and Parklawn Avenue. The City of Edina entered into a cooperative
agreement ' with the City of Bloomington on November 21, 2000. The City of
Bloomington is responsible for managing the project. The cooperative agreement also
states the City ,of Edina will fund 40% of the project plus 10% of the Engineering fees.
The City of Edina's portion is estimated to be approximately $70,000, based on the low
bid: Staff recommends City of Bloomington accept -the low bid for this project.
Dan Patch Corridor
..: ` Commuter Rail Feasibility Study
Dakota County Office of Planning, 14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124 •612- 891 -7030 • Fax 612 -891 -7031
0000000000000000000000000000000
Memorandum
To: Technical Advisory Committee and Policy Committee members
(Those not present at the December 13, 2000 meetings)
Date: December 18, 2000
From: Scott Peters, Dakota County Office of Planning
RE: Handouts Distributed at the Meeting
Enclosed are six handouts that were distributed at last week's meeting. These
handouts include:
1) Preliminary station planning information,
2) A comparison of service schedules: preliminary and revised,
3) A summary of the initial service /operating plan,
4) A summary from open house comment cards,
5) A summary of time used with the consultant team, and
6) Copy of opinion section of Bloomington Sun Newspaper.
As a reminder, the station locations are being identified so that the consultant
team can make assumptions regarding ridership forecasts and capacity
modeling. These station locations may change in the future if this corridor is
every implemented for commuter rail.
Finally, the summary from open house comment cards is intended to provide you
with a summary, type and number of comments. _
Please contact me at 952 - 891 -7027 with any questions.
f
PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF
19062M DAN PATCH COMMUTER RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY
December 12, 2000
MEMO: COMPARISON OF SERVICE SCHEDULES: PRELIMINARY AND REVISED
FROM: PROJECT TEAM
Art Peterson
SUMMARY
Two schedules have been submitted for committee review and approval, the first being submitted for review and
discussion at the November 2000 meeting, and the second one for review and discussion at the December meeting.
Characteristics of the Preliminary Schedule
The preliminary (November) schedule provided four peak - direction trips over the full length of the corridor, as well
as two short turn peak direction trips from Bloomington to Minneapolis. The AM peak period service also provided
three reverse direction trips, one to Northfield and two to Bloomington.
PM peak service under this schedule consisted of four peak direction trips over the full length of the corridor and
two short tum -peak direction trips, the first to Lakeville and the second to Bloomington.
Train times were driven by several factors, but the chief one was timing the trains so that meets occurred
approximately where existing double -track, extended double -track or new double -track sections could be located
reasonably. This is to say that the double -track sections generally avoided the most sensitive (either social or
environmental) areas along the line. The sections of 'double-track that were required for this schedule were
constrained by physical and capital limitations, i.e. avoiding impacts to bridges, overpasses and the like. For
example, the existing multiple track section in the south part of Edina was extended south to I-494, but not over the
bridge over the highway. On the north end, this multiple track extended up to 70t°, therefore not requiring
reconstruction of the existing overpass.
The downside of this approach to scheduling was that the trains did not always operate on what could be,
characterized as a "memory timetable ". For example, AM peak departures from Northfield occurred at 0610, 0650,
0720 and 0750. The last of these trains would not arrive in Minneapolis until after 0900. Also, the short turn trips
in this schedule left Bloomington at 0730 and 0910. The desire to avoid requiring double -track in sensitive areas
also meant that a short turn train was sometimes operating immediately ahead of a train traversing the length of the
entire corridor. This was not the best arrangement to ensure that passenger loadings were evenly distributed among
all peak direction .trains.
Another factor that drove the departure times was the need to accommodate reverse commuter flows. For example,
the first reverse commute trip from Minneapolis was timed to arrive in Lakeville in time to get workers to jobs
starting at 0700 in the Airlake Park area. The PM peak schedule attempted to serve these same workers by having
the first Minneapolis departure (1530) return from Lakeville, but with the running times involved, this train could
not leave Lakeville before 1645, meaning that it was running about 45 minutes later than it really needed.
Conversely, having the train depart Minneapolis that much earlier would have made the peak direction trip's utility
doubtful.
As stated above, the November schedule was driven by minimization of capital costs, by regulating the meet points.
Consequently, meets in both the AM and PM peaks occurred in five locations, meaning that only five sections of
double -track would be required. This was similar to the capital program developed during the Mn/DOT study,
although the more detailed schedule work done in this feasibility study allowed the location and length of the double
track to be fine-tuned, compared to the earlier effort..
This schedule required five sets of equipment. Of these, three would be stored overnight and on weekends/holidays
in Northfield, with the other two trains being stored in Minneapolis. Midday, all five trains would be stored in the
Minneapolis area.
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contacted to obtain more detailed right -of -way and physical plant information. Among these data are track plan and
profile charts and right -of -way valuation maps. These data are used to more accurately determine the nature and
extent of possible speed restrictions due to grades and curves. The right -of -way information is used to determine
where it might be possible to ease curves (within existing right -of -way limits) in order to allow trains -to safely
operate at higher speeds on this line.
In this context it is important to note that the implementation of commuter rail trains on this line would result in a
completely rebuilt physical plant, compared to what is in use today. All new track and roadbed would be
constructed. Curves would be super - elevated to allow trains to safely traverse them at a higher speed. All
improvements would conform to industry and regulatory practices and guidelines. Some of the existing structures
would be rebuilt/replaced (this determination is currently in progress). Much of the existing grade crossing warning
equipment would be replaced with newer equipment. Some grade crossings may also get pedestrian gate
installations (to be determined, based on local conditions). Fencing of the right -of -way is also possible to reduce the
opportunity for trespassers using the rail line as an access path.
Actual commuter rail operating data was used to determine- acceleration and deceleration times and distances.
Similarly, operating experience was used to develop the station dwell times, which average 45 seconds. Grade
penalties were included in the estimated running time between each station pair. Federal Railroad Administration
allowable speeds (from the Code of Federal Regulations - Part 213 "Track Safety Standards ") were applied to the
on -line curves. These allowable speeds ensure that both passenger comfort and safety requirements are met.
The attached material describes the preliminary and revised service plans.
Because this corridor is not identified until the 2010 -2020 time frame in the regional transit plan, track conditions,
siding extensions, and other capital improvements may be made in the intervening ten years. The owning railroads
may change existing conditions.based on their own business needs, and capacity improvements on CP and BNSF
lines may also be in place by 2020 as a result of agreements with the preceding commuter rail corridors.
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DAN PATCH COMMUTER RAIL STUDY
Revised Train Schedule .
Southbound Trains - Read Down
Northbound Trains - Read Uo
102
104
106
108
110
112
114
Station Name
101
103
105
107
109.
111
113
529
658
1530
1600
1630
1700
1730
Minneapolis CBD
645
715
745
815
845
1646
1737
538
707
1539
1609
1639
1709
1739
Highway 7 /St. Louis Park
636
706
736
806
836
1637
1728
548 1
717
1549
1619
1649
1719
1749
1-494 /Edina
626
656
726
756
826
1627
1718
554
723
1555
1625
1655
1725
1755
Old Shako ee/Bloomin ton
620
650
720
750
820
1621
1712
606
735
1607
1637
1707
1737
1807
Hamilton/Savage
608
638
708
738
808
1609
1700
616
745
1617
1647
1717
1747
1817
Southcross/Bumsville
558
628
658
728
758
1559
1650
630
759
1701
1731
1801
1831
Hi hwa 50 /1-akeville
544
614
644
714
744
1545
645
814
1716
1746
1816
1846
3rd Street/Northfield
529
559
629
659
729
1530
NOTE: SB train 104 would layup midday at Northfield to provide the reverse - commute trip in the early PM rush period.
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PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF
19062M DAN PATCH COMMUTER RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY
December 12, 2000 SIDING. LOCATIONS
Preliminary Stations Revised
Schedule Schedule
Minneapolis /5th St.
BNSF Siding 1 BNSF
Siding 1
St. Louis Park/Hwy 100
Siding 2
St. Louis Park/Hwy 7
CP CP
Siding 2 Siding 3
Edina /1 -494
Bloomington /Old Shakopee Rd
Siding 3 Siding 4
Savage /Hamilton Area Siding 5
Burnsville /Southcross Siding s
Siding 4 Siding 7
Lakeville /Hwy 50
Siding 8
Siding 5
♦ Northfield/Third St.
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Dan Patch Commuter Rail Feasibility Study
Approximate Locations of Passing Sidings and Impacts at Those Locations
Meet No.
AM Peak Meets
Approximate Location
Approx. Limits of Double -Track
Remarks
Impacts
Location
Is in Savage area.
May
Impact eleven structures,
Including
Hwy. 13, Quentin Av.,
Credit
River, Lynn Av., and
Not
on existing section of Hwy.
16. Also, culverts at six
double-
track. Extend DT limits locations.
May also require
MP 20.1 (0.2 miles south of
to
accommodate meet numbers reconstruction
of sidings north
1
SB 102 - NB 101
Hamilton Station )
MP 18.4 - MP 21.5 6,
8 and 12. of
Hwy. 13.
Not
an existing section of May
Impact two grade
double-
track. ROW can crossings
at 168th and 172nd.
accommodate
DT. Extend DT Also,
may Impact three
MP 25.8 (3.2 miles south of
limits
to accommodate most structures
opposite Orchard
2
SB 102 - NB 103
Bumsville Station )
MP 25.3 - MP 26.5 number
7. Lake.
Impacts
grade crossing at
Galaxie
Avenue (two 4 -degree
Not
on existing section of curves
surround this crossing;
MP 36.7 (7.0 miles south of
double
- track. ROW can possible
structural impact at
3
SB 102 - NB 105
Lakeville Station)
MP 36.2 - MP 37.2 accommodate
double - track. 265th
and culvert to south.
Location
is St. Louts Park.
Impacts
grade crossings at
28th,
29th, Brunswick, Dakota,
Not
on existing section of Library,
Walker and Lake. Will
double-
track. Extend DT limits impact
structure at Minnetonka
MP 6.3 (0.5 miles north of
to
accommodate meet number. Blvd.
and may Impact structure
4
SB 104 - NB 103
SLP/Hwy. 7 Station )
MP 5.4 - MP 6.8 10.
over
Hwy. 7.
Location
Is Bloomington, from
north
of Ped. Bridge al 94th to
Not on existing section of south
end of Auto Club
double-
track. Extend DT limits Junction
yard. Will Impact
MP 15.1 (1.1 miles north of
to
accommodate meet number eroded
fill around 99th
5
SB 104 - NB 105
Bloomington Station
MP 14.3 - MP 17.0
9. (opposite
Hyland Lake .
Location Is In Savage area.
May impact eleven structures,
including
Hwy. 13, Quentin Av.,
Credit River, Lynn Av., and
Not on existing section of
Hwy. 16. Also, culverts at six
double -back. Extend DT limits locations.
May also require
MP 20.2 (0.3 miles south of
to accommodate meet numbers
reconstruction of sidings north
6
SB 104 - NB 107
Hamilton Station )
MP 18.4 - MP 21.5
1, 8 and 12.
of Hwy. 13.
Not on existing section of
May Impact two grade
double- track. ROW can
crossings at 168th and 172nd.
accommodate DT. Extend DT
Also, may impact three
MP 26.0 (3.4 miles south of
limits to accommodate meet
structures opposite Orchard
7
SB 104 - NB 109
Burnsville Station
MP 25.3 - MP 26.5
number 2.
Lake.
PM Peak Meets
Location is in Savage area.
May Impact eleven structures,
Including Hwy. 13, Quentin Av.,
Credit River, Lynn Av., and
Not on existing section of Hwy. 16. Also, culverts at six
double- track. Extend DT limits locations. May also require
MP 20.2 (0.3 miles south of to accommodate meet numbers reconstruction of sidings north
8 SB 106-NB 111 Hamilton Station ) MP 18.4 - MP 21.6 1, 6 and 12. of Hwy. 13.
Location is Bloomington, from
north of Ped. Bridge at 94th to
Not on existing section of south end of Auto Club.
double4rack. Extend DT limits Junction yard. Will Impact
MP 14.8 (1.4 miles north of to accommodate meet number eroded fill around 99th
9 SB 108-NB 111 Bloomington Station ) MP 14.3 - MP 17.0 5. (opposite Hyland Lake).
Location is SL Louis Park.
Impacts grade crossings at
28th, 29th, Brunswick, Dakota,
Not on existing section of Library, Walker and Lake. Will
double- track. Extend DT limits impact structure at Minnetonka
MP 5.9 (0.9 miles north of to accommodate meet number Blvd. and may impact structure
10 SB 110-NB 111 SLP/Hwy. 7 Station ) MP 5.4 - MP 6.8 4. over Hwy. 7.
Location is Burnsville station.
May affect structures at Hwy.
42 and culvert at MP 22.5.
Affects grade crossing at
Not on existing section of Southcross Drive and Gallia
11 SB 108 - NB 113 MP 22.6 in Burnsville Station MP 22.1 - MP 23.1 double- track. crossing at MP 22.9.
Location is In Savage area.
May Impact eleven structures,
including Hwy. 13, Quentin Av.,
Credit River, Lynn Av., and
Not on existing section of
Hwy. 16. Also, culverts at six
double- track. Extend DT limits
locations. May also require
MP 18.9 (1 mile north of
to accommodate meet numbers
reconstruction of sidings north
12
SB 110 - NB 113
Hamilton Station )
I P 18.4 - MP 21.5
1, 6 and 8.
of Hwy. 13.
Location Is In Edina. No affect
on structure at 781h. Affects
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B'
t
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DAN PATCH
DAN PATCH COMMUTER PARSONS
STATION LOCATIONS RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY BPJPXVUMHOW
OCTOAM am
Time With Consultant Used
Apple Valley . 0.0
No time identified for A.V.
tracks do not go through city.
Bloomington
13 -Jul 2:00 -3:30 Office Visit 1.5
29 -Aug 6:30 -9:00 Neighborhood Meeting 2.5
TOTAL USED 4.0
Burnsville
30 -Aug 3:00 -6:00 Office Visit & Field Trip
3.0
TOTAL USED
3.0
Edina
17-Jul 1:00 -5:00 Office Visit & Field Trip
4.0
1 -Aug 7:00 Presentation to city council
1.5
29 -Aug 4:00 -6:00 Mtg w /community organizations
1.5
TOTAL USED
7.0
Lakeville
19-Jul 1:00 -3:00 Office Visit
2.0
14 -Sep 7:00 -8:00 Neighborhood Meeting
1.0
TOTAL USED
3.0
Minneapolis
17 -Jul 8:30 -10:30 Office Visit & Elected Official
2.0
TOTAL USED
2.0
To Be Determined
25 -Oct 6:30 -8:30 Edina Neighborhood Meeting 2.0
Northfield
12-Jul 10:00 -12:00 Office Visit 2.0
5 -Sep 7:00 -8:00 City Council 1.0
TOTAL USED 3.0
St. Louis Park
18 -Jul 12:00 -3:00 Office Visit & Field Trip
28 -Aug 1:30 -2:30 Office Visit
18 -Sep 7:00 -8:00 Council Meeting
17 -Oct 1:00 -3:00 Office Visit
TOTAL USED
Savage
12-Jul 1:30 -3:00 Office Visit w /Co. 0.75
TOTAL USED 0.75
Dakota County
TOTAL USED 0.0
Hennepin County
18 -Jul 8:00 -10:00 Office Visit 2.0
TOTAL USED 2.0
Scott County
12 -Jul 1:30 -3:00 Office Visit w /City 0.75
TOTAL USED 0.75
Railroads
19-Jul 9:00 -11:00 meeting with CP & TC &W 2.0
4A Bioomirgton Sun-CunenMednesday.,Nov..22, 2000
OPINION
Rail line won't solve
sorer. Let's hold out for an answer that
U.
commuter problems
will truly serve our communities for gen-
erations to come.
would all be irretrievably altered if the
Dan ,
4A Bioomirgton Sun-CunenMednesday.,Nov..22, 2000
OPINION
Rail line won't solve
sorer. Let's hold out for an answer that
the wildlife and the quiet solitude. That
commuter problems
will truly serve our communities for gen-
erations to come.
would all be irretrievably altered if the
Dan ,
Patch Rail system becomes reality.
To the editor.
Carole Senty
Bloomington
Tom and Meg Meyers
Bloomington 1
i am writing to voice my concern over
the proposed Dan Path Commuter Rail,
Amphitheater noise test
Dan Patch line causes 1 i
which would pass through our communi-
ty. The rail bed proposed to be used is cur-
would be bogus at this time
concerns in Bloomington ti
rently sufficient for only. slow speed
t
freight trains in very small numbers.
To the editor.
To the editor. E
If the current plan for the Dan Patch
'implemented,
I see in the Nov 8 Sun - Current that
I am writing this letter to discuss my f
Commuter Rail is .the bed _
the Metropolitan Council plans to test for.
strong opposition to the proposed Com-
would be rebuilt to accommodate very fast
noise for the new amphitheater in
muter Rail Line along the old "Dan
trains with no limit on frequency. And once
Burnsville.
Patch" rail line.
the tracks are rebuilt, mote "and larger
Could it be that they waited. until No-
The current condition of this rail line
height trains will also be utilizing them,
vember, when all the leaves are off the
1
a
is at best D- in view of the restricted
Both the commuter trains and. the freight
: trees (because the y know that leaves ab-
freight line speed of 15 miles per hour. i
trains will use noise - and air- polluting -
sorb sound), and they know that sound
The proposed $347 million (1998) to
diesel engines. These trains will not pass
travels farthest in cold weather? They
upgrade the line does not include access 7
through commercial or industrial areas,
know full well that the amphitheater is
parking lots, emergency vehicle access
but through neighborhoods where theywill
not open in the winter time. It's an out -
roads and- the- obvious buyout -of .many- v
have a large impact on the quality :oflife_
door theater in case they did not know it.
homes adjacent to the line. n
Our family and neighborhood are
I suggest that they wait until the sum -
There are at least . =350 Bloomington
deeply concerned-about the economics and -
;: mer and test itduring real time when the
homeowners who will face significant fi- v
safety impact this proposed line: would.
amphitheater will be open. To do so now
nancial losses, simply to facilitate the s•
have on our community, which includes the
`is dishonest and bogus,
commute of 2,000• to 3,000 Northfield- it
Hyland Downhill Ski Area and the new ski
Gerald Munson"
area residents to Minneapolis. This num- W
jump. No one can give us answers on how
Bloomington
ber is Bloomington residents only and o
this wonderful r . ation'area could be
does not include residents along this com- li
preserved and made safe with higher-
Dan Patch line would
muter line in Edina and St. Louis Park.
speed and frequent trains passing aadss.:;
its entr€ - Nor can we tell ifpreserving this
. - ..
alter neighborhood
- Not only are the above issues not fully g.
addressed, but other neighborhood
area will be part of the proposed- feasibili-
cerns, i.e., environment, noise pollution, e:
ty plan We do know that the firll cost of
alb iGe editor. -° - -
increased access. traffic, safety concern h
taking homes along the rail corridor is not
It has come to our attention over the `
for children, auto and school buses and
part of the initial feasibility study.
past six months that a new rail line is
natural resources. E
The intersection of 84th Street and
being proposed that will run through
I sincerely hope that 'our city council h.
Bush Lake Road is already unbelievably
Bloomington, and more specifically
. and members of the feasibility study take if
congested at rush hour. Yet a commuter
through our neighborhood of Mount Nor-
a closer look into the overall impact of
station is proposed for this site: How will
mandale Lake/Hyland Hills Ski area.
this proposed line.
this intersection be made workable with-
We have lived in Bloomington for 23
Thomas Cherry S,
out taking the new ski jump property and
years, with 18 of those years in our current
Bloomington M
other park areas? If these things are not
house: I am also a licensed Realtor since
considered, how can anyone possibly know
impact
1979. One of the reasons we built our
Safety shod be city's top S
the economic of this plan before
home in this neighborhood.was its close-in
.
making a decision on its value to our com-
location yet a feeling of country and quiet
priority at crosswalk si
-✓
munity's long -term transportation needs?
being surrounded by Hyland Park Pre•
I recently had the occasion to spend a ..
serve. We learned to live with the minor
To the editor. T4
few days in Calgary, Alberta. As I walked
noise of one train per day on the nearby
For over a year now, I have dropped my
along a downtown street, the city's elec-
tracks; however, we did not bargain for a
daughter off at the end of Harrison Road el,
tric train frequently passed within a few
high -speed rail system with a major trans -
and 102nd Street, and watched her at-
yards of me. I could barely hear it and it
portation station to be located in our
tempt to safely cross the crosswalk to Jef- w:
produced no fumes. It is an efficient and
neighborhood called the Dan PatchUne.
ferson High School at 7 am. bE
.clean system that transports large num-
I This high -speed line; along with its
I have feared for her life and the lives to
bers of people around the city every day.
congestion and noise, would literally ruin
of many other students. pi
The train proposed for the Dan Patch
the tranquility of our area, not to mention
Apparently, too many drivers (more
Commuter Rail is'a heavy diesel train. It
the deflation of value it would cause to
adults than. students) either choose to ig- ze
is both very noisy and air - polluting. And
the homes in the neighborhood. I can as-
nore pedestrians in that crosswalk or are ar
even the plan's supporters are not envi-
sure you that it would be very difficult to
unaware of the state law that they are to fir
sioning it as being able to serve the needs
convince buyers to consider this wonder -
stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. Be- I ;
of very many people.
ful neighborhood if plans move ahead as
cause of several calls to the city, officials wi
This transportation proposal will not
currently proposed. At this point, no com -
have been generous enough to put up more wi
solve our future transportation problems
pensation has been discussed to provide
than enough traffic signs to remind drivers fo:
because it is a step backwards. It-will cre-
for homeowners in the affected area, ei-
of their obligation to stop for pedestrians in
ate more problems down' the road be-
ther. Itwould affect the prices.
crosswalks. Although there has been an m
cause it is an already antiquated solution
We urge the Bloomington City Council
improvement, my guess is that about 50 th
rather than a forward thinking one. We
to turn down this proposal for our city. We
percent of drivers still choose not to stop. to
need to seek solutions that create less
also urge the Sun - Current to become
. However, now I see that two Blooming hE
noise and air pollution, not more. I urge
fully aware of this situation and report
ton police officers have been coming in the
the people of the communities that will
accurately on any developments over the
dark hours of the morning to see to it that
be affected by this proposal to seek its de-
upcoming months and years concerning
the students and Metro Bus riders can St
feat. We all recognize our cities' need for
both the nmiert doo 1— s. 1 •►.....a«..,,o
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DAN PATCH COMMUTER RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY
INITIAL SERVICE /OPERATING PLAN SUMMARY
December 13, 2000
14 TRAINS /DAY
• Arrivals approximately every 30 minutes during am and
pm peak periods, corresponding to downtown start times
of 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 am
• Opportunity to transfer to Hiawatha, Northstar,
Central /Red Rock trains to other destinations
PEAK DIRECTION and REVERSE - COMMUTE SERVICE
• 7 Morning trains: 5:29 - 8:45 AM
- 5 Northbound to Minneapolis
- 2 Southbound to Northfield or Burnsville
7 Afternoon /Evening trains: 3:30 - 6:46 PM
- 5 Southbound to Northfield or Burnsville
- 2 Northbound to Minneapolis
ONE -WAY TRIP TIME: 76 minutes
• All 7 station stops
• 45- second station dwell time
• Average speed 35 mph
• Maximum speed: 35 -80 mph
REBUILT TRACK within EXISTING RR RIGHT -OF -WAY
• Curves, track geometry meet regulatory/industry
guidelines
• Some structures rebuilt /replaced
• Single track mainline with passing sidings
f
1
Comments From Those Opposing
• % Property Values
19 27% decreases value
15. 21% wants fair market valudcargesatiorr
14 20% Worried fine was abandonedfto be a trail
12 17% what will happen to it
5 ' 7% ours homesllears labs of home
4 6% decreased now because of study
2 3% lash to sell
• % Neighbodwod Conditions
15 42% quietfsaennendypeacefulhwell estabEshed
10 28% kng•6me resident
6 17% newer msidentfboughl because -..
S. 14% expensive rraghbortnadrt"9h vaknr %g h appreciatiorr
f % Not In my backyard
18 44% too dose to ham
9 22% loss of quality d ifefdsr pt neighborhood
8 20% nos through try backyard
6 15% ruin the ne0borhoodfarlS in hall
Al % Enrivnmendl
24 32% noise whistle
17 23% diesel polutia ✓ air quality
11 15% vibration
9 12% decrease volm'te
6 8% heats (physical b mend)
4 5% garerat erwnoanental
1 1% eftects on park
1 1% erosion
1 1% hamrdkus chemicals
• x safety
18 33% dxldiem near trade
10 18% general safey .
8 15% speed
5 9% daalnenrtrac k-cdvert concid-WePair
4 7% tra'vk could bunk safety VeVddesfrfw width
3 5% pekfwidfde
2 4% cm5w% sfoverpassas
1 2% pedesbiaka
1 2% eisting track conditions
1 2% eyed walls
1 2% poise currently dons patrol'
1 2% dw maintenance
• % socwLand use
7 24% increases RR freight traffic 3 trays
6 21% first -rig suburbs should have to Pay/Pushed by Out-
3 10% causes sprats
2 7% people should We dose to where a" work
2 7% doesnt bong desired rests/Pafibcah issue
2 7% cvrnefbigtt
2 . 7% dsappow tad MM task d communication about ft
1 3% increase community problems
1 3% will bong people here that could not afford to beloe
1 3% cause raspier" character to dan9e
1 3% cam increase in commercial
1 3% cause high densnyfrow income
• % Current Corridor CaMitions
16 48% near pakfgmw neighborhood access to park
7 21% in high density residerdiall area
5 15% fine aareNiy madW60" used
4 12% near school
1 3% not high desiry, residential area
• % Transportation Needs/Traffic
9 2o% doesm relive congwkworoy provides chopee
6 13% doeSM serve enough Col... VS
6 13% traffic corgestim on local streets/station
5 11% how many actually wo* downtown
4 9% bus works foe for an
3 7% wont be time korrpeffwe
2 4% have ear. dont need barkit
2 4% five in same city work in '
2 4% rises don't wuoddfew as trw
1 2% people want give rp theircars
1 2% telecartnKMITIOM
1 2% no one uses brand now
1 2% don't mind waimg in cagn ion
1 2% cant use uw=Udaycare
1 2% traffic speeds d people trying to make tram
• % costs
11 26% conaniAer rail card support 3SeNsutaiQ¢ed.
10 26% waste of tax do•ars
10 28% high cost estimates vs alternatives
4 10% •other taxpaye burden
1 3% private lads wouldkt pay for it
1 3% upset with re rf -, ' Zak dollars from autos
1 3% 'aociallst' form of transportation spendrh9
1 3% SrLBpdRea.P1rdle business
• % offer Decision
15 23% nave tracks parallel with 35WROOwray
13 20% forget title fdeafdon't pursudno
8 13% e l ace bus operaio s
6 9% ovest to move
5 8% Wprore a e)pand Mormays
3 5% use as a b&Wvalklo9 trail
2 3% survey residents
2 3% publish these rpurestiors w/ansvms
1 2% eu000age peal community to appose it
1 2% wnxVsokNan .
1 . 2% ecourralle TDM uvhrdques
1 2% have tesidehs vote an d
1 2% no - because d arghit heater
1 2% incompatible use of track
1 2% come lo a quick decision
1 2% dun place hem because 9 is cheaper to do so
1 2% have LRT extension to Northfield
1 2% don't use for dike tai
Cerh«ms by Issue
74
15% Emionmehbll
71
15% Property Value
64
13% Offer Decision
55
11 %Safety '
45
9% Transportation Need4fralfie
41
8% Not in My Backyard
39
8% Costs
35
7% Neighborhood Corrtlitio s
33
7% Current Corridor Cmdbom;
29
6% SmiW&ard Use
487
Comments From Those Supporting
a % Not Driving - Traffic
2 29% relieve congestion
1 149A not dealing wdtraffic
1 14% roads are crowded
1. 14% short walfddrive to station
1 14% don't have to drive & park
1 14% saves time
a % Land Uses
1. 33% lives near the fine now,
1 33% also serves commertdaltretai & industrial
1 33% promote complimentary development
a % BusesJTransft
3 33% Two Ohm needs better mass transit
2 22% bus connections roust be coordinated
1 11% bus cannot avoid all traffic such as accidents
1 11% depreciation of existing buses
1 11% would switch tram buses
1 11% need rater -suburb connections
a % Can't Expand Highways .
2 29% building more roads will not solve problem
2 29% can't Continue o Wald roads/end UP We LA
1 14% hwys do not have space for additional lanes
1 14% Can't keep taking land for hwys
1 14% already congested
s % cost
5 71% eIftft right of way and Oftasbuch"
1 14% better use of technology & existing resources
1 14% need to prepare for lack Of aYnereased gas Costs
s % choices
1 20% enable better employment opp. can non
1 20% elderly need more choices
1 2D% cant continue to have car dependence
1 20% serves many
1 2D% get by with one less tar
If % Environmental
1 100% helps ernironmenVpolluiants
s
% offer Decision
6
35% Do it nowAft wait
2
12% should be pwwedA7ce to see d
2
12% wise future Investment
2
12% avoid stations in residential areas
2
12% it works n other cities
1
6% model after Chicago
1
6% express is referable
1
6% good idea revisited
a
% Other Issues
2
22% no grade crow KWOMmms with
1
11% concern with river bridge condition
1
11% wants devebpmemt Gradations
1
11 % could encourage sprawl
1
11% needs connection 10 airport
1
11% wan even be home when pains run
1
11 % concern with train hom raise
1
11% concern with property values
C
f
It
Concerns by Ism
17
26%"Offer Decision
9
14% Buses/Transit
9
14% Other Issues
7
11% Not Driving in Traffic
7-
11% Can't Expand Highways
7
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Will the train use diesel engines?
Can quieter engines be used?
Will noise be a factor?
How will parking at the stops be handled?
Will the parking lots be objectionable?.
Will the increase traffic to and from the stops be dealt with somehow?
How many crossings requiring traffic control will there be?
How will traffic delays because of the trains be handled?
How wide would the corridor be?
Would stations/corridors intrude upon our lot?
Why is Lakeville been allowed to remain outside any transit system when it's the fastest growing city, in the state ?.
Why is this moving so slow.
How many people will actually ride on a regular basiis?. .
When will greater detail be available?
What about a deralment7
Some of the houses are very dose to the tracks. Could they withstand the vibrations of a commuter train?
What other options are being studied to solve the 35W problem?
Is connecting the•LRT from the airport south towards Northfield being considered?
What method will be used. to determine forecasted ridership?
Will potential riders be polled?
What is the specific time it would take to commute from pick-up to destination?
What modes of transportation are available at the destination to employment?
What are the tram schedules and availability of the return commute? Midday?
How is the feasibility going to be determined?
Is there going to be a comparison with other possible modes?
What will be the rail company's contribution?
How much upgrading is needed?
How many trees lost or wetlands covered?
How can I get to downtown St Paul?
Why isn't there a proposed station at 1 -35W?
What percent of the line would run through residential areas affecting how many homes?
Will barriers be built to shield residents from noise & danger?
Will property value decrease?
Will freight traffic increase as a result?
Are the costs of updating the tracks so they are usable considered?
Is MrVDOT considering expanding lanes on existing highways?
How wig these questions be answered... where all can see them?
Who will buy my home?
Is the increase in telecommuting figured in to projections?
What is cost to taxpayers?
What will happen to the bus system?
Why is it being considered?
What prompted this study? Is there-a need for this?
Why was Northfield selected as the end point?
How will crossings be handled? _
Why can't it go up 35W?
Why did my city allow building so dose to the tracks?
Include on the website the fact that the railroad does not want to give up the line
due to money they are making through leasing. This info helps answer why
the fine could not be used for other purposes such as bike paths, instead of
commuter rail.
Why does the opposition group seem to have, facts & you don't?
..Explain guaranteed ride homes ... concern with leaving to pick up sick kid.
Why aren't Edina and St Louis Park including in the 1 -35W Solutions Alliance?
How long will it take to get from Northfield to Minneapolis?
Questions From Comment Cards I
Will you buy me out?
How many neighborhoods are affected?
How long would it take for condemnation /compensation process?,
Why is this better than the bus system?
By how much will this decrease traffic?
How many feet away can a train track be from homes?
What are the plans for compensation should this be approved?
Will it use 1 or 2 tracks?
What type of buffer is needed?
Will there be pedestrian bridges?
What are the commuters O/D?
Does the city have any liability for how dose 1 am?
What are other options?
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Dear Ms. Harrington:
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Members of the City Council. Our staff has had on -going discussions with the owner of Oak Glen
to determine if the City can play a role in maintaining the affordability of this development. We
sincerely hope that we can find a feasible method that benefits all concerned.
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POLICIES
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
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Table of Contents
Municipal Revenue & Taxation (1)
Levy Limits (I -A)
1
Local Government Aid (LGA) (I -B) 1
Homestead & Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA) (I -C) 1
Tax Exempt Property (I -D) 1
Sales Tax on Local Government Purchases (I -E) 2
Development Access Fees (I -F) 2
Price of Government (I -G) 2
Fiscal Disparity Fund Distribution (I -H) 2
Personal Property Taxation: Electric Utility (I-I) 2
Revenue Diversification (I -J) 3
Class Rate Tax System (I -K) 3
Limited Market Value (I -L) 3
Smart Growth Incentives (I -M) 4
City Revenue Stability & Fund Balance (I -N) 4
Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA)
Under - Funding (I -O) 4
General Legislation
Mandates & Local Authority (II -A) 7
Public Right -of -Way (II -B) 7
Witness Fee Costs (II -C) 7
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911 Telephone Tax (II -D) 7
800 MHz Radio System (II -E) 8
Permit Approval: Zoning/ Denial Findings (II -F) 8
Elections: Alley System Authority (II -G) 8
Housing & Economic Development (III)
Livable Communities Act (III -A)
9
State Housing Policy (III -B)
10
Federal Housing Policy (III -C)
11
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA)
Programs & Appropriation (III -D)
11
Tax & Public Finance Policy (III -E)
12
Affordable Housing Barriers (III -F)
13
Homelessness (III -G)
14
Family & Elderly Housing (III -H)
14
Community Housing Land Trusts (III -I)
15
Economic Development Responsibilities (III -J)
15
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) (III -K)
16
Property Tax Reform Impact on TIF (III -L)
17
Development Tools (III -M)
17
Workforce Development (III -N)
18
Building Permit Fee Surcharge (III -O)
19
Group Homes (III -P)
19
Metropolitan Agencies (IV)
Introduction: Metropolitan Governance Structure 21
Purpose of Metropolitan Governance (IV -A) 22
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Regionally Provided Services: Funding (IV -B) 22
Regional Systems (IV -C) 22
Coordination of Local & Regional Plans (IV -D) 23
Growth Management Strategy (IV -E) 24
Local Plan Implementation (IV -F) 24
Metropolitan Council Focus on Planning (IV -G) 25
Budget Process & Work Program Evaluation (IV -H) 25
Criteria for Extension of Metropolitan
Governance Authority (IV -1) 26
Restructuring of Metropolitan Agencies (IV4) 26
Metropolitan Council: Method to Select Members (IV -K) 27
Parks & Open Space:
Operation & Maintenance Capital Funding (IV -L) 28
Surface & Groundwater Water Management (IV -M) 29
Water Supply (IV -N) 30
Regional Wastewater (Sewer) Treatment System (IV -O) 30
Waste Stream Management (IV -P) 30
Transportation (V)
Transportation Funding (V -A)
33
Regional Transit System (V -B)
33
Metro Transit Property Tax (V -C)
34
Transportation Utility (V -D)
34
Highway Turnbacks & Funding (V -E)
34
'3C' Transportation Planning Process:
Elected Officials Role (V -F)
35
Motion Imaging Recording System (M.I.R.S.):
Traffic Law Compliance (V -G)
35
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Airport Noise Mitigation (V -H)
35
Traffic Control Devices (MN/ DOT Administrative) (V -I) 36
Committee Rosters (VI)
2000 -01 Housing & Economic Development Committee 37
2000 -01 Metropolitan Agencies Committee 38
2000 -01 Municipal Revenue & Taxation Committee 39
2000 -01 Transportation & General Government Committee 40
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o Municipal Revenue &
Taxation (I)
Levy Limits (I -A)
The AMM strongly opposes levy limits and urges the legislature
to not re -enact them for 2002 or beyond. The AMM also opposes
the imposition of artificial mechanisms such as valuation freezes,
payroll freezes, reverse referenda, super majority requirements for
levy, or other limitations to the local government budget and taxing
process.
Local Government Aid (LGA) (I -B)
Local Government Aid (LGA) returns a portion of statewide
resources to supplement local property taxes. The AMM supports
its continuation with an annual inflation index, along with
additional state resources to further reduce the reliance on the
property tax. In addition, any LGA formula changes considered by
the legislature must have a positive impact on the metropolitan
area.
Homestead & Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA) (I -C)
The Homestead and Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA) equals about
one -third of the total local aid and should be continued as part of
the local fiscal relationship, with an inflation or increased
household growth factor restored for cities. If HACA continues to
be used to offset lower valued home tax increases as a result of
class rate compression, the legislature should provide an ongoing
HACA index to offset continued tax shifts after the initial year. The
AMM strongly opposes the conversion of city HACA to school aid.
Tax Exempt Property (I -D)
The AMM encourages the legislature to authorize cities to establish
a program of payments in lieu of taxes by tax exempt governmental
and non - governmental organizations, except constitutionally
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exempt property (churches and schools) for the cost of services
such as police, fire and streets to their facilities.
Sales Tax on Local Government Purchases (I -E)
The legislature should reinstate the sales tax exemption for all local
government purchases without requiring a reduction in other aids.
Development Access Fees (1 -F)
The AMM supports authorization for cities to impose Development
Access Fees for roads and stormwater control.
In order to fairly provide for major street and stormwater
improvements of primary benefit to a particular subdivision
development but not directly assessable and to allocate cost so that
new growth pays its fair share, the legislature should authorize
cities to establish at their option a road and /or stormwater
development access charge to be collected at the time that
subdivisions are approved and /or at the time building permits are
issued similar to park dedication fees.
Price of Government (1 -G)
The price of government calculation in regard to local governments
should be based on (1) changes in the sum of the levy and state
aids, and (2) examination of long -term trends, not single year
events. In addition, consideration should be given to service
provision transfers between governmental units, increased demand
for services by citizens and legislative mandates or tax rate
changes.
Fiscal Disparity Fund Distribution (1 -H)
The AMM opposes the use of fiscal disparities to fund social
or physical metropolitan programs since it results in a
metropolitan -wide property tax increase hidden from the public.
Personal Property Taxation: Electric Utility (1 -1)
The AMM opposes proposals for exempting the Investor Owned
Utilities (IOUs) from the personal property tax. Under no
circumstances should local units of government and their taxpayers
be required to shoulder the burdens of tax relief for IOUs.
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The personal property tax is a significant portion of the
metropolitan fiscal disparity pool and, if eliminated, would have a
metropolitan -wide property tax impact.
Revenue Diversification (W)
The AMM supports revenue diversification for cities to reduce
the reliance on local property taxes. Some examples include
authorization for local sales taxes, payments in lieu of taxes,
franchise fees, deed taxes to remain with city, development impact
fees, or the creation of a separate income/ sales tax fund that would
grow with the economy.
The AMM opposes legislated reduction or limitation on various
license fees, development fees, or other general fees which would
force increased property tax to pay for related services.
Class Rate Tax System (I -K)
The AMM opposes a change from the class rate tax system to a
market value system, which would cause tremendous shifts of tax
burden between classes of property, or applying future levy
increases to market value, since this would further complicate the
property tax system.
Limited Market Value (I -L)
The AMM strongly opposes further extension of artificial limits in
valuing property at market for property taxation purposes.
Limiting market value increase on existing property to a non -
market index or set rate will cause various property tax system
problems. Similar properties will be taxed differently if new or sold
and improvements will be discouraged. Tax shifts will occur
mainly on lower valued homes and the ability to issue bonds may
be adversely affected. Finally, it will be politically difficult as well
as costly to persons owning long -term capped properties when it
becomes necessary to sunset due to vast differences in tax liabilities
for like properties. The AMM believes that enhanced targeting for
special circumstances such as low- income persons better serves the
tax system.
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Smart Growth Incentives (I -M)
The legislature should enact financial incentives for cities to
encourage smart growth and affordable housing in the form of a
state appropriation to offset capital and administrative costs. A
smart growth incentive should be a separate supplemental aid
program, not part of the current local government aid fund or
distribution formula.
City Revenue Stability & Fund Balance (I -N)
The legislature should not attempt to control or restrict city fund
balances. These funds are necessary to maintain fiscal viability to
meet unexpected or emergency resource needs of city governments,
to purchase capital goods and infrastructure, provide adequate
cash flow and to maintain high -level bond ratings.
Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) Under - Funding (1 -0)
Recent analysis has demonstrated that the PERA coordinated plan
has been using overly - optimistic actuarial assumptions for several
years. The plan is expected to need additional funding of more than
$100 million a year over the next 25 years to cover projected
pension benefits. If the additional funding comes exclusively from
employer and employee payroll contributions, the increased
contributions would be 30 percent higher than current levels.
Contribution rate increases may reduce employee's take -home pay,
strain local budgets and result in property tax increases.
City officials recognize that employer and employee contribution
rate increases are an important part of the funding solution. To
reduce the magnitude of the increases, the Legislative Commission
on Pensions should consider the following alternatives:
♦ Supply PERA with state aid funded through reduced
contributions to the Teachers' Retirement Association (TRA)
and the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS). In 1984,
PERA and MSRS sufficiencies were similarly transferred to TRA
when it was under - funded.
♦ Implement pro -rated service credit. PERA is the only major
Minnesota pension plan that awards a full - year's service credit
to part -time employees.
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♦ Exclude all seasonal employees from participation in PERA.
♦ Explore the possibility of former employees taking refunds by
offering a portion of employer contributions as part of the
refund.
♦ Reduce the guaranteed interest for deferred members' benefits.
♦ Increase the plan's vesting period from three to five years
prospectively.
♦ Increase the amortization period for the plan's unfunded
liability from 20 to 30 years.
♦ Restructure the POST fund in one or more of the following
ways:
1. Eliminate the post- retirement fund and combine the assets
and liabilities of retirees with the active fund.
2. Redirect some POST fund earnings to the active funds.
Currently, retirees are given all the benefits of high rates of
investment return, and are also guaranteed annual increases
even in years of poor investment performance.
3. Pay excess mortality costs (when pensioners live longer than
expected) out.of the post- retirement fund rather than the
active pension funds.
4. Spread POST fund investment returns over a 10 -year period
rather than a five -year period.
♦ Not approve any benefit changes which increase the ongoing
cost of the plan.
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Mandates & Local Authority (II -A)
The AMM opposes statutory changes which erode local control and
authority or create mandated additional tasks requiring new or
added local costs without a corresponding state appropriation or
funding mechanism. New unfunded mandates cause increased
property taxes which impedes the ability to fund traditional service
needs.
Public Right -of -Way (II -B)
The AMM supports the continued effort of the League of
Minnesota Cities (LMC) to protect the authority of cities to
maintain jurisdiction over municipal public rights -of -way, to
establish relevant criteria and to obtain reasonable compensation
for its degradation and to retain franchise and fee collection
authority for gas, electric and cable services.
Witness Fee Costs (II -C)
Since one -third of fines for city- related prosecutions remain with
the county and adequately fund this cost, the AMM opposes
shifting witness' fees from counties to cities for these actions.
911 Telephone Tax (II -D)
The AMM supports the current distribution of the 911 - access fee
and the limit of 30 cents per line per month to offset basic
maintenance costs and enhanced upgrade. Any fee granted
legislatively in excess of 30 cents should be returned directly to the
municipality or public safety answering provider (PSAP) where
collected. Fee increases granted by the legislature should be a
specific amount not a general authorization and only for a specific
purpose. Phase 2 Wireless enhanced 911 costs should be recovered
from a direct charge to cell phone users.
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800 MHz Radio System (II -E)
The AMM supports the continuation of the Metropolitan 800 MHz
Radio System legislation and board, as long as cities are not forced
to modify their current systems or become part of the 800 MHz
Radio System until they so choose. The system should provide a
phased transition guaranteeing uninterrupted service and be
technically capable of allowing communities the flexibility to form
various coordinated arrangements for dispatching and service
provision. In that one of the prime advantages of this system is the
fact that local public safety agencies and other units of local
government throughout the region will be able to communicate
with each other, regional funding of the entire system should be
considered. Any such funding should take into account the
reasonable useful life of current systems.
Permit Approval: Zoning /Denial Findings (II -F)
The permit approval statute delineating time limit requirements
should be modified so that in the case of a rezoning or issues
requiring super - majority votes, a motion such as a motion to table
that extends action beyond the 60- or 120 -day time requirement
constitutes a denial, not an approval in order to uphold the super
majority requirement of the zoning statute. Current law provides
automatic approval if no action is taken.
In addition, if an approval resolution fails for any permit request
the city should be allowed by statute to provide a denial resolution
with findings of fact at the next regular meeting or granted an
automatic time limit extension.
Elections: Alley System Authority (II -G)
The AMM supports permissive authority for statutory cities to
adopt an alley system for filing for city council seats.
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Development (III)
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Livable Communities Act (III -A)
The 1995 Legislature enacted the Livable Communities Act (LCA)
to stimulate housing and economic and community development
in the metropolitan area. The act permits cities to access about $11.0
million in funding for pollution clean -up, housing and
redevelopment. As a participant, a city must adopt affordable and
life cycle housing goals and a plan to achieve the goals.
Since its inception, the Metropolitan Council has been responsible
for program implementation, including the completion of an
annual progress report. The report for the 1996 calendar year
indicates progress toward achieving the stated goals but also raises
concern regarding the preservation of affordable housing,
particularly the demolition of housing units.
The AMM has maintained that the LCA should not be amended
until there are progress reports and experience with the LCA.
Based on the reports and experience of cities, the AMM
recommends:
♦ The LCA should be continued.
♦ The LCA should be amended to eliminate the requirement that
a city annually elect to be a participant in the act and require by
November 15 that a resolution to withdraw be approved.
♦ The state should appropriate funds for the LCA. The
appropriation should not replace the current funding sources
but should be in addition to them.
♦ The Metropolitan Council, in cooperation with the LCA
participants, should develop a benchmark to measure a city's
efforts to provide affordable housing. The benchmark should
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replace the Affordable Life Cycle Housing Opportunity
Amount (ALHOA).
♦ The LCA amount should be amended to permit a development
agency to apply for an LCA program provided the development
agency receives from the city council in which the project will
be located approval to submit the application and receive the
grant.
State Housing Policy (III -B)
The AMM recognizes and is encouraged by the efforts of the
legislature regarding the production and preservation of affordable
housing. Over the past several sessions the legislature has provided
the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) with additional
funds to address housing issues. For example, the 1999 Legislature
significantly increased the MHFA's biennial appropriation for
housing production programs. The 2000 Legislature provided
funding for rental and owner - occupied housing production.
To continue the expansion of the state's economy, the governor and
legislature should recognize the importance of housing to economic
vitality and family stability and should adopt policies that preserve
existing housing, permit the production of safe affordable housing
and provide resources to produce and preserve housing. The AMM
recommends the following:
Land Use Standards and State Incentives
♦ Minnesota cities are responsible for and should retain the
authority to regulate the location, size and amount, and type of
housing within their boundaries. Minnesota cities, where the
county has capacity, should partner with the county to provide
affordable housing.
♦ The state, in an effort to encourage more affordable housing,
should authorize cities on a voluntary basis and provide
incentives for such concepts as density bonuses and mixes of
housing types and price ranges. The incentives can be, but not
be limited to, property tax class rates and sales tax exemptions
for construction materials.
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♦ State funding provided for the incentives should not reduce
existing programs.
Federal Housing Policy (III -C)
While the state of Minnesota continues as a partner with local
government in addressing housing issues the federal government,
the traditional leader in housing policy development, has
decreased its involvement in the issue. The federal government's
lack of commitment has caused the other partners -- state and local
governments -- to increase their housing commitments. The state
and local efforts have made an impact but without a strong federal
presence, the state and local efforts will be limited. Therefore, the
AMM strongly encourages the federal government to be actively
engaged in housing policy and programming.
Historically, the federal government has provided funding for
housing production and rent subsidies. Over the last decade the
federal government has reduced its funding commitment and has
caused a shortage of affordable housing. Therefore, the AMM
recommends that the federal government increase its participation
and funding in housing.
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Programs & Appropriations
(III -D)
The MHFA's current biennial budget totals $173.0 million. The
budget funds several programs that rehabilitate rental and owner-
occupied housing, produce new housing, prevent homelessness,
and finance the preservation of affordable federally subsidized
housing. The current budget consists of $121.0 million from the
state general fund and $52.1 million in federal funds. All of the
federal revenue is a "one time" appropriation as is $41.0 million
from the general fund.
Being aware of the vital role of housing in family stability and in
the economy, the legislature should:
♦ Approve a permanent appropriation that is equal to one percent
of the state's biennial general fund budget.
♦ Maximize its investment in housing by primarily funding
programs that leverage investments from non -state sources.
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♦ Continue the housing preservation program for federally
subsidized housing that could be converted to market rate
housing.
Tax & Public Finance Policy (I11 -E)
State housing policies should include more than appropriations
and could encompass tax policies and regulatory reform. Over the
past several sessions the legislature has considered legislation to
reduce property tax on rental housing, exempt construction
materials and supplies used in the production or rehabilitation of
affordable housing from the sales tax, authorize additional tax
exempt bonding for housing, establish a low income housing tax
credit and reform housing regulatory practices. Many of the
proposals have not been adopted but should be considered as part
of a housing strategy. The legislature should:
♦ Provide a sales tax exemption for construction supplies and
materials used in the construction or substantial rehabilitation
of affordable housing.
♦ Exempt public agencies from paying the mortgage and deed tax
when developing or providing for affordable housing and
redevelopment.
♦ Establish incentives such as an aid or credit program that
encourages cities to approve multi - family housing including
affordable housing.
♦ Modify the tax exempt bond allocation process so that
additional bonding authority is made available for residential
rental housing.
♦ Continue the policy of not reducing a person's or household's
Minnesota Family Investment Program monthly grant if they
are residents of public or section 8 housing.
♦ Modify the property tax on residential rental property to
encourage rehabilitation and new production.
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Affordable Housing Barriers (III -F)
During the past several years the area's housing market has
experienced a vacancy rate that is less than two percent. As a result
of the market it is difficult to find affordable housing. Primarily
private market forces affect the housing supply but public policies
also have a role on the supply and price of housing.
Being aware of the various factors impacting housing production,
the Metropolitan Council, the legislature and the Builders
Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) are attempting to identify
barriers to affordable housing. Among the policies being examined
are taxes, state and local regulations and fees, land supply,
development procedures, and comprehensive planning
implementation.
The Metropolitan Council, through the Mayors' Housing Advisory
Task Force, is in the process of examining the role of local
government in housing production. The task force is reviewing
such issues as zoning, development regulations, fees and public
awareness. The task force report should be available in late 2000.
The Legislative Auditor is conducting a study that is focusing
primarily on the effect of state policies and practices on the cost and
supply of affordable housing. The study will also examine the
state's role in defining local powers. The auditor's report is due in
January 2001.
BATC has conducted several studies that have recommended that
the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) be expanded so that
more developable land be made available. BATC is also working on
reports related to public development procedures and fees.
Most metropolitan area cities have adopted housing goals
associated with participation in the Livable Communities Act
(LCA). Since the inception of the LCA, many cities have approved
and in most cases are participating in the development of
affordable housing. The ability to remove barriers should assist
cities in the production of affordable housing. The AMM supports
efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing and will
develop specific legislative proposals as the studies are completed
and reviewed.
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Homelessness (III -G)
Programs to assist the homeless are generally funded by a variety
of public and non - profit sources. Many of the programs such as the
Stuart McKinney Homeless Prevention Act require operating
agencies to develop a community -based planning process to
identify needs of the homeless and adopt programs —continuum of
care — to meet these needs. Continuum of care includes services and
housing types (shelters, transitional and permanent).
In the metropolitan area, counties in collaboration with other local
governments and service providers have developed continuum of
care plans that have the goal of moving the homeless to needed
services or permanent housing. However, a recent study completed
by Hennepin County and the city of Minneapolis regarding
homelessness in the county found that homeless adults can not find
permanent affordable housing. They also found that there is a need
for more coordination among the numerous metropolitan agencies
involved in homeless assistance. The report notes that in several
regions of the state counties coordinate their continuum of care
plans. Therefore, it is recommended that:
♦ The supply of permanent assisted housing, particularly single
-room occupancy, be increased.
♦ Metropolitan counties should work together to initiate a
coordinated planning process.
Family & Elderly Housing (III -H)
Demographic trends indicate that Minnesota's population is aging.
For example, the Metropolitan Council projects that the region's
population age 65 and older will nearly double from the year 2000
to 2020. Since most of the population owns single family housing
and they will be smaller households there could be a demand for
smaller housing units. The elderly population will also be older
than their predecessors.
In the metropolitan area, the Metropolitan Council reports that the
number of persons age 75 and over will increase from
approximately 110,000 in the year 2000 to 180,000 in 2020. Being
aware of the trends, the legislature should:
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♦ Provide additional resources to serve the low income elderly.
Resources should include housing as well as related services.
♦ Direct state agencies to provide information and technical
assistance to local governments regarding the population
changes and their impacts on public services.
♦ Develop policies that encourage the development of housing for
the elderly that is affordable and provides an attractive
alternative to current housing and preserves the current
housing.
Community Housing Land Trusts (III -1)
An affordable housing land trust is a non - profit corporation that is
used to create an expanding and perpetually affordable supply of
owner- occupied housing. The land trust attempts to maximize the
cost - effectiveness of the public investment.
Land trusts are operative in Minnesota and 22 other states.
Currently there are at least two land trusts in Minnesota -Rondo
Community Land Trust in St. Paul and Northern Communities
Land Trust in Duluth. Land trusts are being considered in
Washington County and in suburban Hennepin County.
The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) was authorized
to assist in the funding of land trusts. The one -time funding
permitted land trusts to provide gap financing, interest rate
subsidies, predevelopment financing and financial underwriting
costs. To assist the land trusts, it is recommended that:
♦ A land trust capacity building program be authorized by the
2001 Legislature. The land trusts would be authorized to
provide such services as gap financing, interest rate subsidies,
predevelopment financing and underwriting. The program
should be administered by the MHFA and be appropriated at
least $500,000.
Economic Development Responsibilities (III -J)
The state should continue to recognize cities as the primary unit of
government responsible for implementing economic development
policies and land use controls. New or amended economic
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development programs designed to address specific economic
circumstances within cities or counties should use problem
definition as the criteria rather than geographic location, city size or
similar criteria.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) (111 -K)
The Minnesota Legislature during the previous session made
several changes to the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Act. Among
them were amendments relating to pooling, the use of increment
for public facilities and the impact of property tax changes on TIF.
Being aware of the amendments and the need to redevelop, the TIF
law should be amended to:
Local E ort
♦ Eliminate the LGA /HACA penalty or allow an exception from
levy limits. If the penalty is not eliminated, the restrictions on
the source of payment should be removed.
♦ Authorize the use of federal grants and other local funds for
local contributions.
TIF Use
♦ Exempt redevelopment districts from the five -year rule.
♦ Reaffirm that cities alone should be authorized to approve city
initiated tax increment districts and that counties and school
districts should continue to have the ability to review and
comment on TIF.
♦ Permit all cities to establish housing replacement (scattered site)
districts and allow TIF to be used for historic preservation.
Housin
♦ Modify the housing district income qualification requirements
to allow the levels to vary according to individual regions of the
state or counties.
♦ Remove the LGA /HACA penalty imposed on housing districts
established between 1990 and 1993.
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Reporting
♦ Clarify that the Office of State Auditor (OSA) must give cities 60
days to respond to a violation of the TIF law prior to sending a
notice of the violation to the county attorney. The notice to the
city must also state that at the end of the 60 -day period any
resolved issues will be sent to the county attorney for possible
action.
♦ Authorize the OSA to conduct a compliance review of a tax
increment district within 12 months of the date the district is
decertified or the increment is completely expended, whichever
is later. The State Auditor, upon completion of the review and
resolution of outstanding issues, must issue a certification that
the district is complete and not subject to further actions by the
office.
♦ Clarify that an error of a non - substantive manner is not a
violation of the law and therefore the city should not be
formally cited for a violation of the reporting provisions of the
TIF Act.
♦ Require that the OSA provide reporting entities with a checklist
of specific items that will be part of a compliance or final review
of a district.
Property Tax Reform Impact on TIF (III -L)
It is anticipated that during the 2001 Session, the reform of the
property tax system could continue. As part of the 'Big Plan" the
Office of the Governor is proposing a restructuring of the property
tax system through changes in the way education is funded. It is
possible that there will be additional proposals that could impact
the tax levy or the class rates and the changes could impact TIF.
Therefore, it is recommended:
♦ That the TIF grant program be continued and the appropriation
be sufficient to meet the impacts of tax reform.
Development Tools (III -M)
Over the past several sessions, the legislature has provided cities
with development tools to redevelop property, clean up polluted
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sites and encourage business retention and expansion. The tools
include, but are not limited to, TIF, tax expenditures and loans and
grants. Many of the state tools have supplemented local efforts. To
continue this state local relationship, the legislature should:
♦ Continue the Minnesota Investment Fund.
♦ Support increased funding for the pollution clean -up program
administered by the Minnesota Department of Trade and
Economic Development (DTED).
♦ Require condemnation commissioners to consider the cost of
correcting pollution problems in determining the final value of
property.
♦ Establish an indemnification fund to provide financial security
for institutions and individuals as they invest in developing and
clean -up of polluted sites.
♦ Eliminate the requirement to match a portion of the clean -up
grant program with local general funds.
♦ Make permanent the Redevelopment Fund established in 1998.
Workforce Development (III -N)
Minnesota cities have been responsible for development and
redevelopment activities. Using such tools as federal and state
grants, TIF and revenue bonds, cities have stimulated the
commercial and industrial property development that has
permitted companies to grow and increase employment
opportunities. To continue to be competitive, however, companies
are continually training its workforce in the use of new tools,
systems and technologies.
Business and government are concerned about the state's
workforce. The governors office has prepared a work force
development framework that is intended to make Minnesota a
world competitor in the 21st Century. The framework has the goal
of keeping Minnesota's businesses competitive by supporting a
flexible, skilled workforce and supporting efforts to increase
personal income. To achieve these goals, the governor's office is
recommending strategies that would eliminate obsolete and
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redundant programs and identify and promote well - paying jobs
and skills of the future.
The framework also recommends that there be collaboration among
agencies and that available resources for workforce development
are adequate and strategically focused. Being aware that cities are
responsible for redevelopment and economic development and that
workforce is a major component of the development it is
recommended that:
♦ Workforce legislation authorize cities to be involved in
workforce planning and programming.
♦ Appropriate a portion of the workforce funding for programs
administered by cities to train and or re -train employees of
companies participating in local government redevelopment or
development activities.
Building Permit Fee Surcharge (III -O)
Local governments collect a half - percent surcharge on building
permits. The proceeds of the surcharge are paid to the state and are
used to support the State Building Codes and Standards Division.
Prior to 1991, any excess proceeds were remitted on a pro -rated
basis to the local governments. To help with the development of
affordable housing it is recommended that:
♦ The proceeds from the building permit surcharge fee be paid to
the MHFA for the support of affordable housing and that the
building codes and standards division be funded from the state
general fund.
Group Homes (III -P)
♦ State and county agencies must provide timely notification to
cities of facility license requests and renewals and provide
adequate opportunity to respond. Cities must also be aware of
the special care needed by residents of such facilities in case of
public safety emergencies.
♦ Clustering of community residential facilities because of
economic, geographic or other factors should be avoided.
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Standards of non - concentration for state or county- issued
Requests for Proposals (RFPs) should be established.
♦ There must be an ongoing screening process, particularly in the
correction area, to insure that persons placed in a residential
facility will benefit from such an environment and will not be a
danger to themselves or others. The licensing authority must be
responsible for removing any person found incapable of living
peacefully in such an environment.
♦ Facilities licensed by the corrections department should not be
exempt from reasonable local land use regulations.
♦ A fair share concept should be considered within the
metropolitan area. However, this concept should consider other
factors including transportation facilities, job availability and
other needed support services.
♦ The licensing authority and/or legislature should allow cities to
participate in the search for facility locations in order to meet
needs of the providers, facility residents and the neighborhood.
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Metropolitan Agencies (IV)
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Introduction: Metropolitan Governance Structure
The Metropolitan Council was established in 1967 to coordinate
"the planning and development" of the seven county metropolitan
area. To fulfill its responsibilities, the Metropolitan Council has
worked with local governments to establish policies regarding
growth and development in the region. Over the years, the
Metropolitan Council has been authorized by the legislature to be
involved in the development of regional parks and the operation of
regional services.
In the following years the Metropolitan Council was mostly
advisory, but was given responsibility for regional policy
development and coordination in the areas of wastewater
treatment, transportation and airports. The Metropolitan Council
was given limited approval authority for development proposals,
which were of metropolitan (regional) significance but was not
given direct operational authority.
The Metropolitan Council's responsibilities have been expanded
over the years. The Metropolitan Council was given direct
operational responsibility for regional transit and wastewater
treatment in 1994. In the following year, the legislature directed the
Metropolitan Council to implement the Livable Communities Act
(LCA). The Metropolitan Council's role with the LCA is to
negotiate affordable and life cycle housing goals for cities and
provide grant funds for the clean -up of polluted lands and
demonstration projects that foster a mix of land uses and housing
types. The Metropolitan Council's role has evolved since its
inception to long -range planning and the operation of regional
services.
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Purpose of Metropolitan Governance (IV -A)
The AMM affirms its support for the existence of a metropolitan
governance system to deal with appropriate regional issues and
concerns. The purpose of the metropolitan governance system
should be:
♦ To facilitate region -wide planning with the cooperation and
consideration of the affected local units.
♦ To provide certain region -wide services that do not duplicate
those that can be provided by local governmental units, either
individually or jointly.
♦ To fulfill other specific responsibilities mandated by the state
and federal governments.
Regionally Provided Services: Funding (IV -B)
The Metropolitan Council should continue to fund its regional
services and activities through the existing combination of user
fees, property taxes, and state and federal grants. The current
revenue system provides better visibility to the customers.
The Metropolitan Council should be responsible for determining
user fees. The fees should be consistent with regional system plans
and goals assure that the service quality can be of high quality as
measured by industry or public policy standards and be
established by an open, visible procedure including, but not limited
to, public notice and hearings.
A clear linkage between revenue and service should be maintained.
Fee proceeds from one service should not be used to fund another
regional service.
Regional Systems (IV -C)
The regional investment in metropolitan systems must be
maintained and preserved by preventing adverse impact because of
the lack of integration and coordination between regional and local
planning.
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Regional system designation should only be approved if there is a
compelling metropolitan problem or concern that can best be
addressed through the designation. Prior to requesting legislative
approval for a system, the Metropolitan Council must discuss the
proposal with the region.
Coordination of Local & Regional Plans (IV -D)
The regional planning process must, on a continual basis, have the
input of local government officials. To ensure input, the
Metropolitan Council should hold hearings and provide public
notice and copies of proposals regarding amendments to the
Metropolitan Development Guide.
Metropolitan system plans must be specific in terms of locations,
capacities and timing to allow for consideration in local
comprehensive planning. System plans should clearly state the
criteria by which the local plans will be judged for consistency. The
system plans should also clearly state the criteria that will be used
to find that a local plan has a substantial impact on or contains a
substantial departure from the metropolitan system plans.
The Metropolitan Council should continue to offer assistance to
cities. The assistance should include but not be limited to staff
support, research, policy guidelines, system statements and
procedures for the review and evaluation of plans and
amendments.
The Metropolitan Council, in its review of local plan amendments,
must have a procedure that will:
♦ Recognize that the Metropolitan Council's role is to review and
comment, unless there is a substantial impact on or departure
from the system plans.
♦ Establish an open dialogue between cities and the Metropolitan
Council, including public meetings and public hearings.
♦ Be aware of the statutory time constraints imposed by the
legislature on plan amendments and development applications.
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♦ Provide for immediate effectuation of plan amendments, which
have no potential for substantial impact on systems plans.
♦ Require the information needed for the Metropolitan Council to
complete its review, but not prescribe additional content or
format beyond that is required by the Metropolitan Land
Planning Act (MLPA).
Growth Management Strategy (IV -E)
The Metropolitan Council should continue its flexible guided
growth policy regarding Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA)
expansion requests as outlined in the Regional Blueprint.
The Metropolitan Council in cooperation' with State Planning and
the counties adjacent to the region should develop growth
management strategies for the collar counties. The strategies should
focus on policies that can be implemented by local governments
within the adjacent counties and state agencies rather than
extending the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Council to additional
counties. All strategies should complement and recognize growth
policies being implemented within the region.
♦ If regional services are to be extended to the collar counties, the
services should only be extended if there is a specific problem
(environment or transportation) that can be best resolved by
extending the service. The area receiving the services must pay
for the service extension and agree to growth management
strategies consistent with those of the metropolitan area.
♦ In developing and providing incentives for implementing its
regional objectives, the Metropolitan Council should consider
and give credit for a city's experience in implementing its
comprehensive plan and the Metropolitan Council's Regional
Blueprint.
Local Plan Implementation (IV -F)
Local governments are responsible for zoning. These zoning
decisions should not be conditioned upon approvals by the
Metropolitan Council or other governmental agency. The AMM is
open to the use of alternative dispute resolution procedures prior to
judicial remedies.
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Alternative dispute resolution could reduce costs and time for all
parties involved in the dispute. The AMM strongly opposes the
creation of an appeals board that could supersede city planning or
zoning decisions.
Metropolitan Council Focus on Planning (IV -G)
Long -range planning should continue to be the primary function of
the Metropolitan Council. In conducting long -range planning, the
Metropolitan Council should periodically update and revise the
vision for the region. As part of its long -range planning, the
Metropolitan Council should include analysis of trends, plans,
policies and programs that could impact or link the regional
growth centers in Greater Minnesota to the metropolitan area.
In addition to its long -range planning function, the Metropolitan
Council should maintain and expand its technical and research
services to cities. The services should assist cities in completing its
planning mandates but also in conducting special studies and
projects.
For cities to meet their planning mandates, the Metropolitan
Council must ensure that its planning, data collection and
dissemination functions are fulfilled in a timely manner and are
consistent with its statutory obligations.
Budget Process & Work Program Evaluation (IV -H)
The Metropolitan Council's annual budget should present revenue
and expenditure budgets by the services provided. Mandated and
non - discretionary projects should be identified along with their
funding sources. Previous year's history should also be provided.
The annual budget should maintain linkages between expenses and
revenues. In addition, the funds or reserve funds raised for a
particular service should not be used or commingled with the
funds raised for any other service or activity.
The Metropolitan Council's work program should meet four tests:
♦ The issue or problem identified is important to the region's
well- being.
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♦ Metropolitan Council intervention or activity will produce a
positive result.
♦ The Metropolitan Council's action does not duplicate or serve as
a substitute for a state level program or effort or what should be
a state level activity.
♦ The Metropolitan Council is the most appropriate agency to
intervene or perform the activity.
Criteria for Extension of Metropolitan Governance Authority (IV -1)
The legislature, if granting the metropolitan governance structure
additional responsibility or authority, should be specific in the
grant. New or expanded authority should be considered only when
one or more of the following exist:
♦ The service, function or activity has been shown to be needed
and it can be demonstrated that it cannot or is not being
effectively or efficiently provided through existing general
purpose units of government.
♦ The service, function or activity is not an appropriate state level
or local government level activity or function.
♦ Regional intervention is needed for protection of the region's
investment in an existing metropolitan system.
Restructuring of Metropolitan Agencies (IV-J)
The Sports Facilities Commission and the Metropolitan Airports
Commission (MAC) are currently metropolitan commissions. The
legislature should make the sports facility commission a local
commission if the back -up tax is limited to one city or is expanded
to additional cities. If the tax is extended to other cities, the
commission should be restructured to have membership from those
cities.
The legislature should clarify the status of the MAC so that it
becomes either a metropolitan or state directed agency. The
determining factor in the agency decision is the nature of the
commissions back -up tax. If the tax will be a metropolitan area tax,
its membership should come from the metropolitan area. If the
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back -up tax is statewide, then the MAC should have statewide
representation.
In selecting membership on the MAC board, the governor should
give primary consideration for representation from communities
impacted by the operations of the MAC airports.
Metropolitan Council: Method to Select Members (IV -K)
The legislature has debated proposals to amend the process to
select Metropolitan Council members. Proposals to elect the
members directly or to elect county commissioners as Metropolitan
Council members have been discussed but not enacted into law.
The AMM has studied the governance issue and has released a
separate "Metropolitan Governance Report" (October 1998).
The report notes that there is no regional crisis that requires a
governance change, but did recommend that Metropolitan Council
members serve fixed, staggered terms. The AMM further
recommends that no changes be made to the Metropolitan Council
unless a governance proposal meets a set of criteria.
The intent of the criteria is to fashion a regional governance
structure that has a distinct mission, but does not establish a
political subdivision with local government powers or one that is a
state agency. The Metropolitan Council should have a distinct
mission of long -range planning and operation of legislatively -
authorized regional services. The criteria include:
Terms of Office
Members should serve fixed, staggered terms.
Metropolitan Council Powers
The Metropolitan Council should continue to be a long- range,
planning agency and potentially an operator or oversight agency
for regional services. As such, the Metropolitan Council must
maintain planning, coordinating and local assistance as a high
priority.
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Additional Pozaers
New powers must not expand or override city responsibilities,
especially land use regulation authority. The Metropolitan Council
must not become an agency with general local government powers.
State Role
The legislature should focus on broad oversight of the Metropolitan
Council's mission and services.
Local Government
Local elected officials must be involved in the selection process of
Metropolitan Council members and there must be a mechanism to
facilitate meaningful dialogue and input between the Metropolitan
Council and cities.
Collar Counties
The metropolitan region clearly includes the seven designated
counties and the adjacent eleven Minnesota counties, as well as
three Wisconsin counties. The needs of the entire metropolitan
region beyond the current seven county region must be addressed.
Metropolitan Council Members
The selection process must strive to appoint Metropolitan Council
members who have an understanding of and will be responsive to
the district represented, as well as be responsive to the best
interests of the region. The selection process should limit the
potential influence and support (including financial) of special
interests.
Parks & Open Space: Operation & Maintenance Capital Funding (IV -L)
The governor and the legislature should continue to appropriate
funding for the operation and maintenance of regional parks. The
level of funding should be equal to the statutory goal of 40 percent
of the total budget. Regional parks essentially serve the role of state
parks in the metropolitan area and the acquisition, development
and improvement of the parks should continue to be funded, in
part, with state resources.
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Metropolitan Agencies
Surface & Groundwater Water Management (IV -M)
If legislation is considered for surface water management, it should
be based on the following principles:
♦ The legislature should provide full funding if it mandates
additional water management planning or implementing
activities by local units of government.
♦ Local units of government should continue to be responsible for
the organization and operation of surface and groundwater
management, since they are the closest to the problem.
Therefore, legislation enacted in 1999 limiting representation on
boards of Water Management Organizations (WMOs) should be
repealed.
♦ New state requirements should not add to local costs and
duplicate reviews/ approvals should be reduced or eliminated.
The AMM would support the following initiatives/ action:
♦ A state grant program similar to those currently administered
by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BOWSR) should be
established to assist WMOs in the metropolitan area to
implement their plans.
♦ The legislature should clarify that the joint power WMOs can,
with the approval of its participating governments, separately
levy a tax for its programs.
♦ A thorough assessment of the BOWSR structure and authorities
to ascertain if it should continue to be the approval and
oversight agency for surface water management planning and
activities in the metropolitan area.
♦ A thorough assessment of the metropolitan area surface water
management planning and permitting process with the
objective of developing improvements in conflict resolution,
better coordination between state and local agencies, and
streamlining the project permit approvals process.
♦ Compliance by local units of government located outside of the
metropolitan area with the same standards and requirements
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for surface water management as those imposed on local units
within the metropolitan area.
• A technical evaluation of the impact of 2:1 wetland replacement
in the urbanized area on the goal of greater urban densities as
stated in the Metropolitan Council's Regional Blueprint.
Water Supply (IV -N)
Additional legislation pertaining to local or regional water supply
planning is not warranted. If legislation, however, is proposed it
should be based on the following principles:
♦ Local units should retain the basic responsibility for water
supply planning and management as in current law.
♦ The state should fund additional mandates.
♦ Potable water should not be designated a regional system.
Regional Wastewater (Sewer) Treatment System (IV-0)
The regional wastewater treatment system has improved the water
quality of the regions major river and lakes. The system should not
be permitted to break up or to diminish its effectiveness. Since all
users benefit equally, the regional user rates should be uniform by
type of user.
Waste Stream Management (IV -P)
The legislature should enact legislation which will:
♦ Establish goals to reduce, recycle and reuse packaging materials
and establish fees, taxes or deposits to encourage
accomplishment of the goals. The revenues would be waived
when the goals are met. Available revenues would be used to
promote or enhance local programs to achieve the goals.
♦ Continue the Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) as an
agency that primarily assists local governments to manage
waste effectively.
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♦ Continue the role of cities in waste stream management unless a
state or metropolitan system is established to achieve the same
goal.
♦ Distribute all proceeds from any funding system for solid waste
management activities and require distribution of funds to all
entities involved in the system.
♦ Provide that host communities for solid waste facilities will not
have a financial liability for costs associated with operating and
monitoring the facility. Such costs should be borne by the
operator and in the absence of regulations should be assumed
by the state.
♦ Maintain, at a minimum, the current compensation level
permitted through surcharge fees and increase the level as well
as making the compensation available to all types of solid waste
facilities.
♦ Define municipal solid waste not to be a hazardous substance.
The definition would enhance the ability of local governments.
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Transportation Funding (V -A)
Transportation (V)
The AMM strongly supports increased funding for transit and
highways, both of which are a critical need in the metropolitan
area. In addition, funding for mass transit including transit ways,
light rail or heavy rail in existing corridors should be dedicated in a
manner consistent with current highway funding. Funds allocated
to the metropolitan area should be flexible so that the most efficient
and cost effective transportation solution may be chosen and the
main metropolitan problem (congestion relief) can be addressed.
The AMM supports a constitutional amendment dedicating the
Motor Vehicle Sales Tax and /or other revenue source to a new
Surface Transportation Multimodal fund from which an
appropriate amount is allocated to the Highway User Tax
Distribution fund to replace the auto license tab fee reduction of
2000, and the remaining amount to be used for transit and /or
highway needs as priority dictates. The AMM will support a
general gas tax increase only if accompanied by this constitutional
amendment provision.
Regional Transit System (V -B)
To provide travel choices to reduce congestion and automobile
dependency the Regional Transit System should be a combination
of integrated traffic management systems which include use of
HOV lanes, express buses, exclusive transit ways, light rail transit,
and commuter rail corridors built to connect residents to job, retail
and commercial centers, plus a variety of other transit modes,
including taxi, bus, pedestrian and bicycle.
The AMM supports an increase in Metropolitan Transit Funding at
a minimum to support the current system but preferably at a level
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to increase metro transit capability to equal growth and provide
much needed congestion relief.
Park - and -ride facilities for mass transit modes adequate to connect
the regional centers, major trip generators and communities, both
urban and suburban, should have integrated feeder systems to
accommodate local buses, automobiles, van pools, bicycles, as well
as walking facilities.
The Metropolitan Council should work with local units of
government to encourage appropriate land use controls along
designated transit corridors to promote transit ridership.
Metro Transit Property Tax (V -C)
The property tax for Metro Transit is approaching $100 million
annually and provides nearly 40 percent of the metro area transit
revenues, which is the highest in the U.S. The AMM supports
transit property tax relief through the use of alternative revenue
sources such as a dedicated portion of metro area sales tax. Shifting
the property tax levy amount to a state appropriation is
unacceptable since over two- thirds of the total transit operations
budget would then be subjected to the uncertainties of the state
appropriation process. The AMM also opposes using city HACA or
LGA to offset the transit levy since this is merely substituting one
property tax levy for another. Whatever alternative revenue source
is used should provide for significant growth, which currently is
about 7.8 percent, and maintain current optout transit funding at
comparable levels.
Transportation Utility (V -D)
The AMM requests the legislature to authorize cities to establish a
transportation utility for street maintenance and reconstruction of
aging infrastructure, similar to the existing storm water utility, so
that costs of improved facilities can be more fairly charged to the
users rather than the general population as a whole.
Highway Turnbacks & Funding (V -E)
The AMM supports jurisdictional reassignment or turnback of
roads on a phased basis using functional classification and other
appropriate criteria subject to a corresponding mechanism for
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adequate funding of roadway improvements and continuing
maintenance.
Cities do not currently have the financial capacity other than
significant property tax increase to absorb the additional roadway
responsibilities without new funding sources. The existing
municipal turnback fund is not adequate based on contemplated
turnbacks.
'3C' Transportation Planning Process: Elected Officials Role (V -F)
The AMM supports continuation of the Transportation Advisory
Board (TAB), a majority of local elected officials membership on the
TAB itself and the TAB process, which was developed to meet
federal requirements for designation of the Metropolitan Council as
the Metropolitan Planning Organization that is responsible for the
continuous, comprehensive and cooperative (3C) transportation
planning process to allocate federal funds among metropolitan area
projects. This process requirement was reinforced by the 1991
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) and the
1998 Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21st Century (TEA21).
Motion Imaging Recording System (M.I.R.S.): Traffic Law Compliance (V -G)
The AMM requests legislative action authorizing utilization of
motion imaging recording system technology for governmental
units, including cities, on streets and highways to assist promotion
of safety and traffic law compliance enforcement. The technology
has been proven and is currently used for law enforcement by
numerous states, municipalities and other countries. The state
should at least implement a pilot project on municipal streets in the
metropolitan area.
Airport Noise Mitigation (V -H)
Equitable noise mitigation programs needs to be developed to
address the increased traffic and noise due to the expansion of the
MSP International Airport. In 1996, the Metropolitan Airports
Commission (MAC) was charged with developing a mitigation
package for legislative consideration in 1997. Also, in 1999, the
Governor's Community Stability Funding Task Force was created
to identify and recommend funding sources for implementation of
noise mitigation measures. Significant funding for noise mitigation
still has not been identified or appropriated. The AMM believes
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costs associated with all types of noise mitigation should be borne
by the airport (MAC) and the state. The airport is considered a
statewide facility and provides tremendous economic benefit to the
region -- a benefit that does not come without responsibility to the
citizens adversely impacted. The MAC and state should seek long-
term solutions and provide stable and significant funding to
mitigate noise impacts. Funding may include, but is not limited to,
those funds recommended by the 1999 -2000 Governor's
Community Stability Funding Task Force.
By 2003, the year the new North /South runway will be operational,
the Environmental Quality Board should establish guidelines for
airport noise (including low frequency) in consultation with the
MAC, Metropolitan Council, MSP Noise Mitigation Committee and
affected cities. Noise mitigation programs should be implemented
as soon as possible to the 60 DNL -- as enacted by the legislature in
1996.
In addition to the MSP International Airport, impacts, including
environmental and low frequency noise, must be identified at all
MAC airports and applicable mitigation measures implemented by
MAC.
Traffic Control Devices (MN /DOT Administrative) (V -1)
The AMM understands the need for the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices. The AMM also recognizes that unique situations
within municipalities occasionally may not be adequately
addressed by the standards in the manual. Therefore, the AMM
encourages the Department of Transportation to more strongly take
into consideration unique local conditions and circumstances when
examining local requests for traffic control devices. In addition, the
AMM would support the establishment of a peer appeals review
board to review, when requested by a local municipality, specific
situations when the quantitative warrant criteria in the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices are not met.
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Committee Rosters (VI)
Housing & Economic Development
Craig Waldron (Chair), Administrator, Oakdale
Janis Callison, Councilmember, Minnetonka
Dave Callister, Clerk- Administrator, Osseo
Mike Campbell, IGR Director, St. Paul
Sharon Cassen, Councilmember, New Hope
Dan Donahue, Manager, New Hope
Matt Fulton, Manager, New Brighton
Tom Goodwin, Councilmember, Apple Valley
Patrick Harris, Councilmember, St. Paul
Regina Harris, HRA Director, Bloomington
Vivian Hart, Councilmember, West St. Paul
Andrea Hart Kajer, IGR Director, Minneapolis
Brian Herron, Councilmember, Minneapolis
Jan LeSuer, Councilmember, Golden Valley
Lonni McCauley, Mayor, Coon Rapids
Peter Meintsma, Mayor, Crystal
Joan Molenaar, Councilmember, Champlin
Ron Rankin, Community Development Director, Minnetonka
Char Samuelson, Councilmember, New Brighton
Mark Sather, Manager, White Bear Lake
Marlaine Szurek, Councilmember, Columbia Heights
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Committee Rosters
Jerry Turnquist, Councilmember, Oak Park Heights
Liz Workman, Councilmember, Burnsville
Metropolitan Agencies
Mary Anderson (Co- Chair), Mayor, Golden Valley
Sandra Krebsbach (Co-Chair), Councilmember, Mendota Heights
Larry Bakken, Councilmember, Golden Valley
Bill Barnhart, Government Relations Representative, Minneapolis
Cathy Busho, Mayor, Rosemount
Mike Campbell, IGR Director, St. Paul
Joan Campbell, Councilmember, Minneapolis
Matt Fulton, Manager, New Brighton
David Grant, Councilmember, Arden Hills
Ken Hartung, Administrator, Bayport
Marvin Johnson, Mayor, Independence
Jane Kansier, Planning Coordinator, Prior Lake
Barrett Lane, Councilmember, Minneapolis
Larry Lee, Director of Community Development, Bloomington
Tom Link, Director of Development & Prot. Serv., Inver Grove Heights
Lynn Moratzka, Councilmember, Hastings
Mark Nagel, Manager, Anoka
Dave Schaaf, Mayor, Oak Park Heights
Terry Schneider, Councilmember, Minnetonka
Charlotte Shover, Councilmember, Burnsville
Russ Susag, Councilmember, Richfield
Mike Ulrich, Acting Administrator, Mounds View
Donn Wiski, Councilmember, Roseville
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Committee Rosters
Municipal Revenue & Taxation
Jim Smith (Chair), Councilmember, Independence
Karen Anderson, Mayor, Minnetonka
Larry Bakken, Councilmember, Golden Valley
Curt Boganey, Manager, Brooklyn Park
Scott Botcher, Manager, Chanhassen
Frank Boyles, Manager, Prior Lake
Edward Burrell, Treasurer & Finance Director, Roseville
Thomas Burt, Administrator, Rosemount
Dave Callister, Clerk- Administrator, Osseo
Don Collier, Councilmember, New Hope
Tom Cran, Budget Analyst, St. Paul
Steve Devich, Assistant Manager, Richfield
Pat Harris, Councilmember, St. Paul
Ken Hartung, Administrator, Bayport
Terri Heaton, Chief Financial Officer, Bloomington
James Keinath, Administrator, Circle Pines
Jim Knutson, Finance Director, Anoka
Tom Lawell, Administrator, Apple Valley
Joe Lynch, Administrator, Arden Hills
Michael Madigan, Councilmember, Woodbury
Peter Meintsma, Mayor, Crystal
Tom Melena, Administrator, Oak Park Heights
John Moir, Finance Officer, Minneapolis
Mike Mornson, Manager, St. Anthony
Jim Norman, Administrator, Ramsey
Steve O'Malley, Deputy City Manager, Burnsville
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Committee Rosters
Ryan Schroeder, Administrator, Cottage Grove
Jerry Splinter, Manager, Coon Rapids
Deb Sturdevant, Councilmember, Champlin
Kathy Thurber, Councilmember, Minneapolis
John Wallin, Finance Director, Edina
Jim Willis, Administrator, Inver Grove Heights
Transportation & General Government
Veid Muiznieks (Chair), Councilmember, St. Paul Park
Beverly Aplikowski, Councilmember, Arden Hills
Bob Bruton, Councilmember, North St. Paul
Charlie Crichton, Councilmember, Burnsville
Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant to City Manager, Richfield
Dan Donahue, Manager, New Hope
Sharon Feess, Councilmember, Brooklyn Park
Mary Hamann- Roland, Mayor, Apple Valley
William Hargis, Mayor, Woodbury
Jon Hohenstein, Administrator, Mahtomedi
Wayne Houle, Assistant Engineer, Edina
Barbara Johnson, Councilmember, Minneapolis
Mike Klassen, St. Paul
Steve Larson, Mayor, New Brighton
Charles Lenthe, Director of Public Works, Blaine
Sandra Masin, Councilmember, Eagan
Mark McNeill, Administrator, Shakopee
Dore Mead, Councilmember, Minneapolis
Ed Nelson, Councilmember, Brooklyn Center
Jerry Newton, Councilmember, Coon Rapids
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Committee Rosters
Samantha Orduno, Administrator, Richfield
Dave Schaaf, Mayor, Oak Park Heights
James Smith, Councilmember, Independence
Julie Wasiluk, Councilmember, Maplewood
John Weaver, Councilmember, Anoka
Donn Wiski, Councilmember, Roseville
Heather Worthington, Administrator, Falcon Heights
Duan Zaun, Mayor, Lakeville
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December 20, 2000
City of Edina
Administrative Office
4801 West 501h Street
Edina, MN. 55424 -1394
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
On December 7, 2000, the homeowners at Centennial Lakes Village Homes held our
Christmas party at the Centennial Lakes Centrum. We just want to express our
satisfaction with you for the wonderful service and help we received from Tom Shirley,
the manager at the Centrum and Park. He was there for us to light the fires, help us start
the coffee urns and was so obliging with anything we needed. Also, a young woman
arrived after the dinner to help clean -up. I don't have her name, but she had recently
started her job and she too was wonderful.
We just thought you should know how fortunate Edina is in having such dedicated
employees. At other times I have called Mr. Shirley with questions about the
improvements to the lake area for our Newsletter, and he has gone out of his way to get
me the information I needed.
Sincerely,
Gloria Colbus and Pat Thompson
Co- chairs for Christmas Dinner
Centennial Lakes Village Homes
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