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I Correspondence League of Milmesota Cities Friday Fax dated March 2, 2001. League of Minnesota Cities Action Alert dated March 2, 2001. AMM Fax News dated Februa13, 26 - March 2, 2001. Memo from Teresa Burgess re: Brown & Cris Inc. vs Can, er County vs BRW, Inc. dated Februau, 28, 2001. Memo fi'om Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle. Ltd. Re: Chanhassen LibraD' dated February 22, 2001. Note fi'om Lynn & Dave Jossi re: Affordable Housing dated February 18, 2.001. Chanhassen Fire/Rescue calls for Week of Februaw 19 - February 25,200 l. · AMM Fax News dated February 19 -23,2001. Fax fi-om Theresa MV Sunde; Mediacom dated February 22, 2001. League of Mim~esota Cities Friday Fax dated February 23,2001. Letter from James Colville and Lauren Segal; United Way dated February 22, 2001. AMM Fax News dated Febmaly 19 - 23,2001. League of Minnesota Cities Friday Fax dated Febmaly 16, 2001. Letters to Pfeifer Construction, Carl Bolander & Sons Co., and Maertens-Brenny Const. Co. re: Roundhouse Pavilion renovation. City of Chanhassen Investment Recap dated December 31, 2000. -> 612 937 5739 fldministrator ' Page tiff1 Ill 002 F. oA YFAx A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities March 2, 2001 State budget forecast reveals slower revenue growth On Wednesday, the Dept. of Finance unveiled the revised state budget forecast, which reflected slower revenue growth for the current state biennium as well as the 2002-2003 fiscal biennium. The short-term revenue and expen- diture changes will translate into a $67 million lower surplus by the end of the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2001. Current revenue estimates are actually down by nearly $120 million. However, the revenue reductions are offset by positive prior year revenue adjust- · ments and expenditure estimates that are nearly $33 million lower than previously forecast. For the 2002-2003 biennium, the forecast also reduces the available surplus. Revenues for that period are expected to be $594 million lower than previous estimates while expen- ditures are also down from the November estimates by nearly $70 million. In total, the November forecast of a $3 billion surplus through the end of fiscal year 2003 is reduced by $617 million or 20 percent. The first impacts of the new smaller surplus will be reflected in the release of the governor's supplemental budget. The supplemental budget will include revised recommendations for the governor's budget and tax reform proposals. Preliminary comments by the gover- nor suggest he wants to maintain most of his tax reform recommenda- tions. To offset the lower revenues in the forecast, he will have to adjust his plan. For example, he could reduce the proposed income tax rate reductions or phase them in over a longer period of time or eliminate the sales tax exemption for local units of government. Other possible changes include increasing his new state property tax levy that is applied to commercial, industrial, and cabin properties, or reducing the sales tax rate reduction to something greater than 6 percent. All of these possible changes will certainly face major opposition. Perhaps more likely would be shifts in other state budget items, which could include further reductions in city aids or other state spending. In any eveflt, the governor has not finalized these supplemental recom- mendations and the Legislature will now have to wait at least an additional week to consider the governor's recommendations. Builders and realtors unveil municipal rag reform bill The builders and realtors associa- tions have unveiled their municipal regulatory reform bill. The bill, HF 1310/SF 1205, involves various aspects of development and con- struction in cities. This bill has legs and is moving at the Capitol. The bill's House authors are Abrams (R-Minnetonka), Sviggum (R-Kenyon), Milbert (DFL-So. St. Paul), ~ (R-Burnsville), Dorman (R-Albei~ Lea), Davids (R-Preston), Hilstrom (D-Brooklyn Center), Larson (D- Bloomington), Bradley (R-Roches- ter), Howes (R-Hackensack), Fuller (R-Bemidji), Vandeveer (R-Forest Lake), Paulsen (R-Eden Prairie), Osskopp (R-Lake City), Kuisle (R- Rochester), Boudreau (R-Fairbault), Seagren (R-Bloomington), Leighton (D-Austin) The bill's Senate authors are Johnson, Doug (D-Tower), Moa, R.D. (D-Erskine), Johnson, Dave (D-Bloomington), Robertson (R- Minnetonka), Knutson (R-Burnsville). The bill can be viewed online at: http://www, revisor, leg.state.mn. us/cgl-bln/bldblll.pl?blil= H 1310.0&se sslo n--Is 82. The basics of the bill are: 1. Changes to statutory approval time lines (the 60 day rule).. 2. Directs the Commissioner of Administration to establish rules relating to repetitive plan check fees. 3. Prohibits cities from adopting ordinances or requiring in develop- ment agreements any provision that is more restrictive than pro- vided for in the state building code. 4. Creates binding interpretive auth- ority in the hands of the Commis- sioner of Administration relating to all aspects of the state building code and requires the interpreta- tions to be adopted as rule. 5. Prohibits local governments from requiring licensed builders to pay any "registration or any other fee not directly related to licensure or building permits". 6. Requires all fees imposed under § 462.353 be fair, reasonable, and proportionate to the actual cost of the service. Requires cities adopt accounting proce- dures. Requires all disputes arising from such fees to be appealed under § 16B.67. 7. Prohibits waivers and states "a local government must not For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of fl~itmesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team, (651) 25]-]200 or (,gOO) 925-]]22 Hat 02 2881 16: 55: 87 t) ia Fax ,-RIDA Y."-AX MARCH 2, 2001 ~ PAGE 2 --> 612 93? 5?39 adainistrator Page 002 Of 882 . require a contractor, builder, or developer of property to waive a right possessed by the contractor, builder, or developer as a condi- tion of receiving any approval for the development or construction of a property." Mandates municipalities to report in a prescribed manner to the state auditor all construction and development fees. PERA deficit bills On Monday, March 5, the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement will meet at 6 p.m. in Room 112 of the State Capitol to discuss a number of pension bills including two broad proposals to address the PERA Coordinated Plan deficiency. SF 810, authored by Sen. Larry /" ,Pogemiller (DFL-Minneapolis), would require employee and employer ",¢_,ontribution increases of 0.375 per- cent effective Jan. 1,2002. The Pogemiller bill also includes an additional 0.75 percent increase in the employer contribution that will be reimbursed through state aid by an open state appropriation estimated to be $27 million annually. If these increases prove to be inadequate to eliminate the deficiency, employee and employer contributions would each increase an additional .25 per- cent beginning Jan. 1,2004. The bill also includes benefit modifications and coverage changes for PERA participants. The bill is largely based on the recommendations of the PERA Board of Directors and is consistent with the policy adopted by League members last November. The second bill, HF 855 authored by Rep. Harry Mares (R-White Bear Lake), is similar to the Pogemiller bill except the additional employer contribution and state appropriation are not included. Without the state appropriation, the Mares bill would not fully address the current defi- ciency, and the 2004 contingent contribution increase would almost certainly be required. House subcommittee to hear lawful gambling bill On Tuesday, March 6, at 2:30 p.m. in Room 400S of the State Office Building, the Gaming Subcommittee of the House Governmental Opera- tions and Veterans Affairs Policy Committee will hear a bill dealing with lawful gambling. HF 1069 (Osskopp, Rhodes, .Jaros, Gleasen, and Dehler) has at least two provi- sions that are of concern to cities. Section 8 removes the local approval process for premises permit renew- als, and Section 6 provides for noon hour bingo under certain conditions. Upcoming Meetings March 5 · House Elections Subcommittee 6 p.m., or immediately following House floor session Room 200, State Office Building Agenda: HF 857 (Keilkucki) election day registration to require p ictu re ida ntificatio n, add itio hal information required, certain felony convictions reported, and rulemaldng authorized. HF 479 (Lipman) election day registration identity and residence require- merits modified, election adminis- tration practice study requested, election equipment purchase revolving loan fund created, and money appropriated. (See Feb. 28 C/t/es Bullet/n for bill summaries.) March 6 · House Crime Prevention Basement Hearing Room, State Office Building Chr. Rep. John Tuma Agenda: HF 505 (Stanek) Racial profiling--Statewide policies and training objectives. March 7 · House Transportation Finance 5 State Office Building Chr. Rep. Carol Molnau Agenda: HF 998 (Lieder) Greater Minnesota tran sit assistance funding provided and money appropriated. HF 645 (Marko) Local road improvement fund created, uses specified, fund transfers provided, advisory committee established, and money appropri- ated. HF140 (Molnau) Local bridge replacement and rehabilita- tion authorized, bonds issued, and money appropriated. · Senate Crime Prevention Room 15, Capitol Chr. Sen. Jane Ranum Agenda: Racial profiling bills: SF 386 (Ranum). SF 903 (Berglin). SF 982 (Neuville). March 9 · Senate Crime Prevention Room 15, Capitol Chr. Sen. Jane Ranum Agenda: Continuation of racial profiling bills'. SF 386 (Ranum). SF 903 (Berglin). SF 982 (Neuville). Mar OZ ZOB1 15'56;34 Via Fax 1.,~.,.~,,<, .,..f &l/.,,e~.,4,v C','He...,, ..J -> fllZ 937 5739 fld~inistrator Page BB1 Ill 145 University Avenue %Vest, St. Paul, MN 551oa-£o,~4 Phone: (651) 251-12oo 5 (800) 92or-l~ee Fax: (651) ~s1-~99 S TDD (651) fl$1-1~9o Inadvertently, the League name and logo was left off the action alert you recently received. ACTI ON ALERT MAKE AArArEXA TION CALLS NO The House and Senate leadership is vacillating on whether to hear aimexation legislation this >rear, The>; need to hear from cities now to solidi~ the decision not to open up the a~mexation debate, Bills pending include township vote on a~mexation, abolishing townships, city tax rates limited irt am:exed areas, extension of sewer and water within two years - even if the property is not ready for the extension, and lnaking a~mexation easier for cities. The issue is emotional and divisive. Encourage legislators to wait until the new municipal platming dispute resolution process is fully operational before flxey start alnending the law agafl~, XA;l~o to call? Representative JemT Dexnpsey, 651.296.8635 Chair, House Local Government Committee Senator Jitn Vickerxnan, 651.296.5650 Chair, Senate State and Local Govem~nent Operations Com~nittee Representative Steve Sviggmn, 651.296.2273 Speaker of the House Senator Roger Moe, 651.296.2577 Senate MajoriD' Leader Your own state legislators. A.N' EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER l~or EIZ 2001 14:50:36 Via Fax AMM FAX lie February 25- March 2, 2001 -> 937 5739 Scott Botcher Pago 881 0£ 881 ~¥, .' , . A ociation Metropolitan Municipalitic Building and Development Fees and lnclusionary Housing Bills Introduced ~'he bill related to building and development fees and practices was introduced on Thursday, March 1. HF 1310/SF 1205 has been referred to the House State Government Operations Committee and the Senate Local Govern- ment and State Operations Committee. Sen. Dou9 Johnson and Rep. Pon' Abrams are the bill's authors. The bill has several sections that impact local governments. Among them are the following: · A city ordinance or development agreement cannot contain a provision more restrictive or stringent than a comparable provision of the state building code. (section 3) - A modification of the existin9 statute that prohibits a city from requiring a local license for residential contractors licensed under state law. The proposed language prohibits the charging of a registration or other fee not directly related to licensure or building permits. (section 6) · A local government must not require a developer, builder or contractor to waive a right as a condition of approval for the development. (section 8) This section is attempting to address the amount of special assessments that could vary from an initial estimate. AMM 1Ven,s Fax is foxed to ail AMM city managers and administrators, legislative contacts and Board members. Please share tit is fax n,ith your mayors, coun cilmembers and staff to keep them abreast of impor- tant melro city issues. 145 UniversiO~ Avenue H/est St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fact': (651) 281-1299 E-maih amm~arnm145, org The bill also expands on reporting of fees to the State Auditor and amends the 60-day rule. A summary of the bill is on the AMM bill tracking sheet and a copy of the bill can be accessed through the AMM or legislative web page. If you have any comments on this bill please contact either Gene at the AMM or Remi Stone at the LMC. Both city organizations are actively engaged in discussions regard- in9 the bill. Sen.' Richard Cohen has introduced an inclusionary housing bill (SF1217). Several housing advocacy groups support the bill. The bill permits all cities as par[ of their comprehensive plan to adopt subdivision regulations regarding affordable housing. The bill, however, mandates inclusionary housing for housing developments located in the seven county metropolitan region as well as the counties adjacent to the region. Inclusionary housing means that 20% of the units in a development of 20 units or more must be affordable. For develop- ments that do not have any public subsidy the affordable units must be affordable to persons whose income is 80% or lower than the area median income and whose rent or mortgage payment does not exceed 30% of income. If there is a public subsidy the affordability measures are 60% of income for owner occupied Legislative Deadline Announced The legislative deadlines have been announced. All policy bills must clear all policy committees in either the House or Senate before March 30, 2001. A bill must clear all committees in both bodies by April 12. Finance bills must be out of committee by April 25. housing and 30% and 50% or income for renters. Ten percent of the rental units must meet each income target. If a developer provides inclusionary housing, the development receives a density bonus of at least 30%. The bill also includes long term affordability provisions and permits cities to waive fees and regulations. The bill focuses an afford- able housing program on the private market but does limit local government's role in land use decisions. Comments are welcome to both AMM and LMC. The bill is on the AMM tracking sheet and a bill draft is also accessible electronically. Wine in Supermarkets? Senator Linda Scheid has introduced SF 1107 that man- dates a city or urban town in the seven county metropolitan area issue an off-sale wine license to a qualifying supermarket. To qualify, the supermarket must carry a variety of food, have at least 10,000 square feet of space, an employee training program on wine sale law, a theft and inventory program, and limit sales to wine with no more than 15.5 percent alcohol by volume. A city must do a youth access compliance check at least once a year and limit the license fee to no more than actual cost of issuing and inspecting. The AMM staff needs input from member cities pro or con. Please let Roger know your city position on this issue. Phone (651)215-4002, Fax (651) 281-1299, or email ro0er(~.amm145.or0 Thank you. CITYOF ~0 ~iO, Ge,re;' Drh,e, PO Box Pho,e ~12. OZZ IPO0 Ge,era/~.v P~,b/ic 5,(~,O, ,~.v 612.934.2524 IDb ~.~,w. cl. c/,,~;~/,.~.,~c;~, m,. MEMORANDUM TO: Scott A. Botcher, City Manager FROM: DATE: Teresa J. Burgess, Public Works Director/City Engin.e,e~> February 28, 2001 SUBJ: Brown & Cris h~c. Vs. Ca~x, er County Vs. BRW, Inc. Court File No. C9-00-187 City File 93-29 The attached is a copy of the Stipulation Regarding Dismissal, Evidence and Arbitration for the above legal action. The City of' Chanhassen is l'~Ot technically a party to the legal action; however, the City has a financial agreement with Carver County for the original construction project. The City ,,,,,ill be billed by Carver County for the City share of the amount Paid by Carver County to Brown & Crisl Inc.. The settlement agreernent does not increase the amount ah'eady owed by the City for work completed under the - contract. Thomas J. Campbell Roger N. Knutson Thomas M. Scott Elliott B. Knetsch Joel J. Jamnik CAMPBELL KNUTSON Professional Association Attorneys at Law (651) 452-5000 Fax (651) 452-5550 February 27, 2001 Andrea McDowell Poehler Matthew K. Brokl* John F. Kelly Matthew J. Foli Marguerite M. McCarron Gina M. Brandt *Also licensed in Wisconsin Ms. Kari S. Myrold Assistant Carver County Attorney Carver County Courthouse & Justice Center 600 East Fourth Street Chaska, MN 55318 CITY OF CHANHASSEN Re: Brown & Cris Inc. vs. Carver County vs. BRW, Inc. FEB [ 8 Z0Ol Court File No. C9-00-187 Dear Kari: ENGINEERING DEPT, Enclosed herewith please find a copy of a letter I recently received from Attorney Doherty and the original Stipulation Regarding Dismissal, Evidence and Arbitration. As indicated in Ms. Doherty' s letter, please sign the Stipulation where indicated and forward it to the Court for filing. Please copy all counsel with your transmittal letter to the Court along With a copy of the fully executed Stipulation. If you have any questions regarding the above, Please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, TMS:cjh Enclosure cc: Client Campbell Knutson By: Thomas M. Scott S,,ire317 · EaoandaleC)fficeCenrer, 1380CnrnnrateCenrerC[~rve · Eno, an. MN 55121 B.C. HART M.T. FABYANSKE MARK W. WESTRA JEREMIAH J. KEARNEY DENNIS J. TROOIEN SCOl-r LLOYD ANDERSON PAUL L. RATELLE GREGORY T. SPALJ DEAN B. THOMSON GARY C. EIDSON KYLE E HART JLE~TH F- KROW STEPHEN A~ MELCMER RICHARD G. JENSEN THOMAS J. TUCO FABYANSKE, WESTRA & HART A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION SUITE 1100 920 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 TELEPHONE 612-338-0115 TELECOPIER 612-338-3857 "' February 22, 2001 CHARLES G. CARPENTER, TAD PETHYBRIDGE. " JOOELYN L KNOLL STEVEN C. COX JULIE A.'DOHERTY AARON ~ DEAN SCOTT ~ JOHNSON DYANNA L. STREET DAV1D A_ MEYER PATRICK J. LEE-O'HALLORAI DANIEL J. MCGARRY FREDEPJCK H. LADNER TOWt. E PL NEU PATPJC_~ P~ ROHLAND NATHAN E. RAY OF COUNS FJ.: GORDON P. HEINSON JA~NE F_ GARDNER Thomas M. Scott Campbell Knutson Suite 317 Eagandale Office Center 1380 Corporate Center Curve Eagan, MN 55121 Re: Brown & Cris, Inc. v. Carver County, et al. Our File No.: 05564-017 COurt. File No.: C9-00-187 · 7 Dear Mr. 'Scott: Enclosed for your review and signature please fred the Stipulation Regarding Dismissal, Evidence and Arbitration with f'mal revisions as forwarded to me by Chris Morris. Pursuant to Mr. Morris' letter dated February 13, 2001, please sign the document and send it to Ms. Myrold for signature. My understanding is then Ms. Myrold will executed the Stipulation, file the original with the court and send a copy to all counsel for their files. If you have any questions, please contact me. Very truly yours, JADtlrb Enclosure cc: Kari L. S. Myrold Ctuistopher Morris Greg Spalj Greg Brown N:kPLUADk54282.wpd STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF CARVER DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Brown & Cris Inc., Plaintiff, Case Type: .Contract/Declaratory Judgment Court File No: C9-00-187 VS. Carver County, Defendant/Third Pa~'W Plaintiff, VS. STIPULATION REGARDING DISMISSAL, EVIDENCE, AND ARBITRATION BRW, Inc., Third Party Defendant. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Brown & Cris, Inc. commenced this action against Defendant Carver County pursuant to a contract for construction services involving reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 17, Job No. SAP. 10-617-14 ("Project"); WHEREFORE, Carver County commenced a third party claim against Third Party Defendant BRW, Inc., see'king indemnity as to Plaintiff's claims pursuant to the terms of a professional engineering services contract between Carver County and BRW, Inc. dated August 9, 1994, which provided in part that BRW will indemnify the County for claims: [A]rising out of the Engineer's negligent acts or omissions in the performance of Engineer' s obligations under this Agreement. This indemnification shall extend only to those aspects of the Project's design or the Engineer's services over which the Engineer has exclusive control. In no case shall the Engineer be required to pay an amount disproportional to its culpability, or any share of any amount levied to recognize more than actual economic damages. WHEREFORE, BRW does not wish to assume the defense of Plaintiff's claims unless Plaintiff provides assurance that its claims are solely based upon work performed by BRW under BRW's professional engineering services contract with Carver County which Plaintiff alleges to be negligent, and are not supported by any independent act, omission, or other culpability of Carver County or the City of Chanhassen; WHEREFORE, Plaintiff and BRW wish to resolve Plaintiff's claims in this case through binding arbitration; NOW THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. This action may be, and the same hereby is, dismissed without prejudice and without costs to any party; 2. Brown & Cris and BRW hereby covenant not to sue Carver County and the City of Chanhassen, and Carver Count3' and the City of Chanhassen hereby covenant not to sue BRW, for any and all existing or potential causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, damages, or losses of any nature, whether asserted or unasserted, 'known or unknown, arising out of or relating to the Project and BRW's.professional services contract with the County, provided, however, that this covenant not to sue does not affect or operate to release the claims between Brown & Cris and BRW to be submitted to binding arbitration as agreed in this Stipulation; 3. Broxvn & Cris and BRW will arbitrate the claims asserted by Brown & Cris in this action regarding its contract for construction services with Carver County regarding the Project, and BRW will agree to pay any economic damages awarded by the arbitrator (who shall be selected by lnutual agreement of counsel), notwithstanding the fact that there exists no contract between Brown & Cris and BRW. Carver County will not be a part3' to this arbitration pursuant to this dismissal and covenant not to sue. Any award or subsequent judgment enforcing the award will be made directly against BRW; 4. Brown & Cris will not seek to support any of its claims in arbitration by introducing evidence regarding any independent act, omission, or other culpability of Carver County or the City of Chanhassen, but will instead seek to support its claims by introducing evidence regarding work performed by BRW pursuant to BRW's contract with Carver County which Plaintiff alleges and proves to be negligent; 5. However, Brown & Cris and BRW understand that this Stipulation will not prohibit either party from calling as witnesses representatives of Carver County or the City of Chanhassen, so long as such witnesses are not asked to testify regarding any independent act, omission, or other culpability of Carver County or the City of Chanhassen; 6. Carver County, pursuant to its contracts for construction on this Project, will pay out the remaining balance of$17,11'6.00 to close out the ProjeCt upon.all parties complying With cOntract close out requirements. 7. Carver County, pursuant to its contract with theCity of Chm~hassen on this Project, will pay Brown & Cris an additional $25,000.00 for full and final settlement of any and all claims pursuant to this dismissal and the covenant not to sue. Dated: "L/,~tl,~ FABYANSKE, WESTIL& & HART, P.A. T. Spalj (License ~) Julie Doherty (License # ?,~'/~")5' ) Attorney for Plaintiff 920 Second Ave. South Suite 1100 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 338-0115 CAMPBELL KNUTSON -~I3y ~ Thomas M. Scott (License # / Attorney for Defendant Carver County and the City of Chanhassen Eagandale Office Center 1380 Corporate Center Curve Eagan, MN 55121 (651) 452-5000 CARVER COUNTY ATTORNEY Dated: By Kari L.S. Myrold (License # Attorney for Defendant Carver County Carver County Justice Center 600 East Fourth Street Chaska, MN 553 t 8-2188 (952) 361-1400 Dated: ,,)2-l~ rOI BASSFORD. LOCKItART, TRUESDELL & BRIGGS, P.A. BLewisY A. Ren%le, Jr. (License #90724) Christopher R. Morris (License #230613) Attorneys for BRW, Inc. 3550 Multifoods Tower 33 South Sixth Street Miimeapolis, Mim~esota 55402 (612) 333-3000 ORDER Pursuant to the foregoing Stipulation of the parties, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. This action is dismissed, without prejudice and without costs to any party; 2. Brown & Cris and BRW, Inc. will resolve the 'claims in this case through binding arbitration, as defined in the above stipulation. BY THE COURT Dated: By The Honorable Judge of District Court Meeting Minutes 22 February, 2001 To: From: Project: P~e: Present: Scott Botcher Pat Mackey Chanhassen Library Cc: Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd. Architecture, Interior Design and Urban Design ~ ~9 North znd Street Minneapolis MN 554o~.~4zo 6zz 375.o336 phone RECEIVED FEB 3 001 CITY OF CHANHASSEi - Meeting Minutes of 08 February, 2001 meeting - 7:00 pm Linda Landsman, Dave Headla, David Happe, Melissa Brechon, Janet Karius, Janine Afflitto, Harriet Kriette, Ann Bloch, Todd Hoffman, Lois Fiskness, Conrad Fiskness, Jill Shipley, Steve Stoltz, Anne Crystal, Others Barry Petit, Jeff Scherer - MS&R; Damon Farber - Damon Farber Associates POST-ROHRSCHACH DISCUSSION NOTES MS&R and Damon Farber Associates presented to a group of about 20 residents slides of their ~vork and also a collection images of libraries from around the ~vorld. The purpose ~vas to establish a dialogue and reference point about the qualities of design. Themes that emerged after the presentation of the slides were: 1. Symmetry - as an expression of stability and longevitY. The design should strive for timelessness. Included xvith this sensibility xvas the need for a "quiet" space. 2. Balance between calm and intense places to xvork. The interior spaces of the building should be purposeful and enable focused activities should such as research, reading and 'media listening. 3. Use of natural materials such as masonry and xvood. The masonry should be used in an honest and non-gimmicky ~vay- in other words, masonry details should reflect the craft of masonry - not the cleverness of the architect. The audience especially disliked images xvhere brick xvas multi-patterned and colored. 4. Extensive use of daylighting. The use of clerestory and interior-wall windows xvas encouraged. Many residents liked the use of special shapes for the windows--giving a special sense of purpose or focus to the daylighting--and highlighting its traditional relationship to the reading space. The use of multiple sources of daylighting was endorsed. ,5. The building should express a sense of purpose and not be "too busy". This meant, based on the conversations, that the forms should be purposeful, honest and expressive of the importance of the library in the community. 6. The design should floxv from the program, the practical needs of the community and not be wasteful. There xvas a discussion about the balance bet~veen longevity and quality and practicality. Generally, people did not equate the word practical with inexpensive--rather value. Equal Opportum'ty Employer 7. The library in general and the main entrance in particular should be self-evident and expressed. There should be a strong sense of identity of the library. More discussion should be held about the relationship of the library design and the existing city hall and seniors building. This issue will be an important point to resolve. 8. There was considerable discussion about "what is Chanhassen?" This conversation was specifically centered on whether or not there is or should be a "s. ymbolic or iconographic" aspect to the building. Many suggestions were made--such as the railroad roundhouse, diary barns, the origin of the word Chanhassen (The word "Chanhass'en" is of Dakota Sioux origin, meaning "the tree with sweet sap" or sugar maple tree, according to the City of Chanhassen website), the church steeple, the demolished concrete plant structure. After this discussion, it was a consensus that the architects should be charged with finding a custom and unique form that "speaks of Chanhassen." 9. The building should be "xvarm and soft" Some residents encouraged the use of stone. Others suggested a residential scale--while remaining civic in its presence. 10. Landscape ideas included: a. Use of evergreens for their color and aroma b. Seasonal variation of landscape should be recognized c. Use of the Maple since the leaf is the symbol of Chanhassen d. Landscape should have a casual foreground--while maintaining a civic presence. e. Exterior plaza is essential with reading areas f. Designers should not forget that there are adults in the community ~vho ~vould like a space xvhere there are not children. One resident cautioned about too much playground emphasis in the public parks of the community. Landscape should focus to entry of city complex g. Concerts/festivals on plaza 11. The library should be joined ~vith, not separate from, existing civic building -and should complement not copy the existing building. Generally, the majority felt that this joint should be more like a tether. This issue will be further explored in upcoming public meetings. 12.No parking on street 13. Public art is important. There xvas discussion about the possibility of designating 1% of the construction costs for art by local artist. The University of Minnesota Arboretum was cited as model - bronze statuary. The next public meeting will be Saturday, March 10, at 9:00 in the Chanhassen City Council chambers. These observations and comments represent our understanding of matters discussed and conclusions reached during our meeting. Please review and advise us of any concerns or different understandings you may have. I assume this memo to be substantially correct unless notified otherwise in writing within ten (1 O) days. 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'I~ ~ S 'S~Hj~'Uonods~ol~'',' mS~J'.~:'Uohdmop°z sP°°u' ' -,.,' ,, , .:..~.. ,',',.~,:.*,;,,;'~, ','. :~. mon Mon Tues Tues Weds Weds Thurs Thurs Fri Fri Sat Sun Sun Sun Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb 19 19 2O 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 25 7:19 AM 11:26 AM 11:22 AM 2:20 PM 2:34 AM 1:30 PM 10:40 AM 5:20 PM 00:03 AM 10:39 PM 2:06 AM 00:01 AM 00:03 AM 5:05 PM CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE/RESCUE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19, - FEBRUARY 25,2001 Pontiac Circle Pond Promenade Excelsior Fire Dept Park Road West 78th Street Summit Circle Chanhassen Road Lake Drive Hunter Court Chanhassen Hills Drive So Oxbow Bend Excelsior Fire Dept Park Road Cheyenne Trail Medical - feeling dizzy Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Mutual aid - house Fire Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Medical - chest pains Unkno;vn medical Medical - difficult5, breathing Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Medical - difficulty breathing Mutual aid - house fire Car accident with injuries Possible gas leak Feb ZZ 2001 15:00::5 ~/ia Fax -> AMM FAX February 19-23, 2001 (no. 2) 617. 937 5739 Scott Botcher Metropolitan Council Bills Introduced Hearings are Scheduled and Senator Myron Orfield and Representative Dan McEIroy have introduced several bills regarding the Metro- politan Council. In addition to his elected Metropolitan Council bills Senator Orfield has introduced a bill (SF 786) requiring cities to identify in the comprehensive plan an urban growth boundary. Repre- sentative McEIroy has introduced a bill (HF 981)that would establish a legislative commission on the Metropolitan Council. The commission would consist of fourteen members. The mem- bership would be evenly split between the House and Senate. The commission would be charged to review and approve the Metro- politan Council's operating and capital budgets as well as its work plan. The commission's recom- mendations would need to be approved by the legislature. Therefore the Metropolitan Council's budget (operating and capital) and work plan would be approved by the legislature. On Wednesday the House's Metropolitan Council Subcommit- tee met to discuss H? 46. Repre- sentative Lipman's bill would repeal the Metropolitan Council's role in comprehensive planning. The subcommittee heard testimony from the author and several local government officials. There was teStimonY for and against the bill. The subcommittee did not take any. action.and will continue the hearing on HF 46 next Wednesday." TAB Adopts a Policy on Housing Performance Standards The Metropolitan Council and ifs Livable Communities Commit- tee have established a 100 point affordable housing performance guideline for funding and set a public hearing for March 21,2001 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Cham- AMM' News Fax is fused to aH AMM city man- agers and administrators, legislative contacts and Board members, Please share this fax with your mayors, councilmembers and staff to keep them abreast of important metro city issues, ]45 Universit. v Avenue ~Vest Sa Paul, M, rV 55103-2044 Phone; (65D 215-4000 Fax': (651) 281-1299 £-nt ail: amm~.j~mm 145. org bers. The guidelines differ slightly as applied to cities or counties. They impact TEA 21 projects by becoming part of the 1300 point solicitation criteria. The TAB at its February 22, 2001 meeting decided to support the guidelines and their application with one caveat. TAB moved that points be determined based solely on the applicant. A county project extending through several cities would not lose points if one of those cities did not meet housing criteria. Aisc a state project would be based on the county or counties through which it runs. Electronic Communications Restored at the AMM Office As of Wednesday, February 21, the AMM's E-mail and lnternet service has been restored. The problems with the bill tracking system have also been remedied, Thank you for your patience during the past week. 02/22/2001 16'22 FAX 15078354567 Mediacom ~EDIACOM Mediacom LI.C 1.504 2nd Street £.E. Waseca, MN 56093 ~O01/OO1 Phone: (507) 835-2356 Fax: (507) 835-4567 Dear Elected Officials, It is sun outage time again. This interference occurs twice'a year, once in the - Spring and again in the Fall. A "sun outage" occurs when the sun is positioned in alignment with the satellite and our receive antenna. The solar flares from the sun are stronger than the transmitted si~al and cause interference in receiving the signal. The interference can vary from minor sparks in the picture to complete chmm el outage. TMs interference will occur between February 27th m~d March 8th this year, fi'om I 1'30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Ttzis is an approximate time and will not affect all satellite channels at the same time. Sun outages xvill affect digital sig-nals differently than analog signals. Digital signals will start to get extra noise in the audio, then go completely off (normally less than five minutes). When it comes back on, the channel will appem' suddenly and with clear reception. With analog channels, the picture will get noisy and then gradually fade completely away. When it comes back on, it will fade back slowly until all the noise and spm'kles are completely gone. A. gain this type of outage no~mally only lasts a few minutes. For more information, you may log on to the xvebsite, http://.WWW, spacecom.c_o.m There is a sun outage calculator at this web site that allows anyone to calculate outage times for your local area and system. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding the above, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-332-0245. Sincerely, Theresa MV Sunde Customer Relations Coordinator Norfl~ Central Region Mediacom Feb Z3 2001 15:29:24 l/ia Fax ,L_ C A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities Pa§e 081 Of 00Z Number 8 February 23, 2001 Senate committee hears alternative tax reform proposal This week, the Senate Property Tax Division of the Tax Committee heard a presentation by former state revenue commissioner John James and former state representative Para Neap/on the results of a prop~ erty tax study they conducted for the group 1,000 Friends of Minnesota. The study includes a complex proposal that would scrap the state's current market value based property tax and replace it with a tax system called a land and structure tax (LAST), which is based on square - footage of a parcel of land and the square footage of buildings on the property. The property tax on farm- land would be eliminated and replaced with a production tax. The proposal would also create a capital gains tax to treat real estate wealth similar to other wealth. According to James and Neary, the proposal would purportedly elimi- nate many problems with the current property tax, including rapidly-rising tax burdens due to market value increases and incentive for sprawling, low-density development. However, legislators raised many questions that challenged the proposal and highlighted other potential unintended consequences of such a tax system. No legislation reflecting the recom- mendations of the report has yet been introduced. 1,000 Friends of Minnesota de- scribes their mission as working on behalf of Minnesota's citizens to protect the state's environment. The organization supports the belief that it is possible to balance growth and conservation, but caution and intelligence in doing so is required of private citizens and of local and state government. City sales tax exemption bills to be heard Next Thursday, March 1, the House Sales and Income Tax Division will hear a number of bills that would grant a sales tax exemption for specific capital projects. The follow- ing bills are on the agenda: HF 359 (Rep. Mary Murphy, DFL-Herman- town), which would provide an exemption for sales tax on materials used in constructing a Proctor community activity center; HF 367 (Rep. Mary Murphy), which exempts materials used in constructing a Hermantown indoor sports and physical education complex; HF 443 (Rep. Andy Westerberg, R-Blaine), which exempts the purchase of property for use as a city hall and police department facility in Blaine; and, HF 498 (Rep. Mary Liz Holberg, R-Lakeville), which exempts materi- als used in the construction of a police station and central mainte- nance facility in Farmington. Aisc on the agenda is a county bill, HF 409 (Rep. Marty Seifert, R- Marshall), which exempts the purchase of property for use as a law enforcement and family service center in Yellow Medicine County. Although many general local gov- ernment sales tax exemption bills have been introduced this year, many communities are seeking specific exemptions for projects in an attempt to ensure that local taxpayers are not saddled with an additional 6.5 percent project cost increase. Senate DFL announces transportation funding package At Wednesday's annual meeting of the Highway Construction Industry Council, Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe (D-Erskine) announced a proposal balancing another sales tax rebate with a big boost for pressing transportation needs. Using existing surplus funds and projected one-time revenue in the next two years, the S1 billion pro- posal would be split evenly between a $500 million rebate and $500 mil- lion to address immediate transpor- tation needs in the Twin Cities and across the state. Moe said $425 mil- lion would be for one-time invest- merits in roads and bridges and S75 million in one-time investments in transit. The proposal was greeted with sl<epticism from House republicans and the governor. Bill Introductions Qualified newspaper requirements A bill has been introduced that would modify the qualification requirements for qualified newspa- pers serving cities with populations under 2,000. SF 771 is authored by Sens. Bob Kierlin (R-Winona), Charlie Berg (R-Chokio), Keith Langseth (DFL-Glyndon), and Arlene Lesewski (R-Marshall); the companion bill, HF 949, is authored by Rep. Michelle Rifenberg (R- LaCrescent). The Senate bill has been referred to the State and Local Government Operations Committee, and the House bill has been referred to the Commerce, Jobs and Eco- nomic Development Committee. For more i/~formatio/~ o/~ ciO, legislative issues, co~tact ally me,nber of the League of 3~innesota Cities i/~tergo ver,m~e,~tal Relafio~s team, (65]) 281-]200 or (800) 925-1122 Feb ZZ Z001 15;Z0;19 Via Fax .-RIDAY,'-AX FEBRUARY 23, 2001 -- PAtE 2 --> 612 93? 5?39 fldminis'~ra'~or Page OBZ B£ BBZ Specifically, the bill would reduce the printed space minimum from 1,000 square inches to 800 square inches, and reduce the minimum circulation from 500 to 250 persons. Please forward any comments you might have regarding this bill to Andrea Stearns, (651) 281-1258 or stearns@lmnc.org. Lawful gambling laws A bill that would make several changes to the lawful gambling laws was introduced in both bodies of the Legislature yesterday. SF 986 was introduced by Sans. Jim Vickerman (DFL-Tracy), LeRoy Stumpf (DFL- Thief River Falls), Jim Metzen (DFL- South St. Paul), Dick Day (R- Owatonna), and Dan Stevens (R- Mora), and referred to the State and Local Government Operations Com-' mittee. HF 1069 was introduced by Reps. Mike Oskopp (R-Lake City), Jim Rhodes (R-St. Louis Park), Mike Jaros (DFL-Duluth), Mark Gleason (DFL-Richfield), and Steve Dehler (R-St. Joseph), and referred to the Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy Committee. The most notable provision of this bill removes the authority of local units of government to approve, by ordinance, premises permit renew- als. The Gambling Control Board believes the local review component of the current law has value and is concerned with its removal. If you have concerns with this bill, please contactAndrea Stearns, (651) 281- 1258 or stearns@lmnc.org. More TIF bills A bill that would expand the permis- sible uses of tax increment financing for workforce development purposes was introduced in the House yester- day by Reps. Dan McEIroy (R-Burns- villa) and Tim Pawlenty (R-Eagan). HF 1041 would authorize "qualified authorities" to establish economic development TI F districts to finance workforce development efforts. To be a qualified authority, a community would have to meet certain unem- ployment or median household income rates outlined in the bill. Increments could be used for certain specified purposes also outlined in the bill. The duration of a workforce development TIF district would be limited to four years after receipt by the authority of the first increment or upon completion of the workforce development activities authorized in the TIF plan, whichever is earlier. Pooling of increments and certain specified TIF plan amendments would be prohibited. The authority to estab- lish a workforce development TIF- district would expire Dec. 31, 2004. Another bill was introduced yester_: day that would modify the current TIF local contribution and state aid offset statutory provisions. HF 1143 is authored by Reps. Jim Knoblach (R-St. Cloud), Ted Winter (DFL-Fulda), IrvAnderson (DFL-International Falls), Kevin Goodno (R-Moorhead), Elaine Harder (R-Jackson), Roxann Daggett (R-Frazee), and Dan Dorman (R-Albert Lea). The bill would eliminate the provi- sion that reduces the local contribu- tion by one-half of the amount of any state contribution to the project though a grant or other direct incentive and would make the current local contribution provisions effective for TI F d istricts created after June 30, 2001. The bill would also allow the commissioner of the Department of Trade and Economic Development to waive the state aid offset under certain conditions. The exemption from the offset would apply for the life of the district. The bill would also authorize develop- ment authorities the option of electing, in their TIF plans, to make a contribution to an affordable housing fund in lieu of the state aid offset or local contribution. The waiver and housing fund provisions would be effective for any districts created after June 30, 2001 or for any districts created after June 30, 1994 if the municipality elected to make a local contribution. If you have comments regarding this proposed legislation, please contact Andrea Stearns, (651) 281-1258 or stearns@lmnc.org. Greater Minnesota transit funded HF 998 (Lieder) (Transportation Finance)/SF 968 (Langseth) (Finance) would appropriate $21,850,000 in fiscal year 2002 and $21,850,000 in fiscal year 2003 from the general fund for greater Minnesota transit assistance. Upcoming Meetings Feb. 27 · House Transportation 5 State Office Building Chr. Rep. Tom Workman · Senate Transportation 112 Capitol Chr. Sen. Randy Kelly · House Crime Prevention B State Office Building Chr. Rep. John Tuma March 1 · House Transportation 5 State Office Building Chr. Rep. Tom Workman To view the Senate and House calendars for next week's commit- tee hearings, see: www. house. leg .state.mn. uslhlnfolschedulel Index.htm or www. senate.leg. state.mn.us/schedule/Index.htm. February 22, 2001 Mr. Scott Botcher City Manager City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Dr PO Box 147 Chanhassen MN 55317-0147 14174 Unibed Vt/aU REOEIVEB FEB 2, 6 2007 Dear Mr. Botcher: CITY OF CHANHASSEN Today marks an historic occasion. The boards of our two United WaYs have announced plans to form a new organization, Greater Twin Cities United Way. This begins a new era in providing even more effective United Way leadership for health and human services across the eight-county region we serve. The name of the new organization, Greater Twin Cities United Way, is quite appropriate. The sum will be greater than its former parts. Greater Twin Cities United Way will provide greater service, greater impact, greater leadership, greater collaboration and greater oppoi'tunity. A hallmark of the past success of our two organizations is providing services to meet the unique needs of individual communities and neighborhoods and helping service providers change lives- one life at a time. That won't change. What will change is our ability to provide a stronger voice and leadership for regional solutions to the issues faced by our local communities and neighborhoods. One set of priorities will provide for improved coordination of services and flexibility to respond to emerging needs. And finally, combining our fundraising strength will provide efficiencies that allow us to address a rapidly changing fundraising environment while improving service to our individual and corporate donors. We have enclosed a news release that outlines these enhancements in greater detail. We know you will share our excitement for this monumental step forward. Greater Twin Cities United Way will provide the highest degree of leadership, quality services and innovation to the communities we serve, our volunteers and donors. Sincerely, J~a'mes C. Colville President United Way of Minneapolis Area Lauren A. Seg~l President United Way of Saint Paul Area Encl. United Way of Minneapolis Area 404 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404-1084 main 612.340.7400 o fax 612.340.7675 United Way of the Saint Paul Area 166 Fourth Street East, Suite 100 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-1448 main 651.291.8300 ° fax 651.291.8353 For Immediate Release: February 22, 2001 United Way News Release For Further Information James R. Boyle 612-340-7554, 612-210-3065 (cell) - United Way Noelle Hawton 952-851-7205, 612-875-1094 (cell) - GCI Tunheim TWIN CITIES REGION TO BE SERVED BY NEW UNITED WAY Minneapolis attd Saint Paul United lt/ays to become Greater Twin Cities United Way MINNEAPOLIS/SAINT PAUL, Feb. 22, 2001 -The boards of directors of both the Saint Paul and Minneapolis United Ways today announced their intent to form a nexv, combined regional organization called Greater Twin Cities United Way. The decision to create a ne,,',, combined United Way was recommended by a volunteer task force made up of representatives from both the Saint Paul and Minneapolis United Way boards of directors. "Today signifies a milestone event for health and human services," said task force co- chair, William W. George, Chairman and CEO for Medtronic, Inc. and board chair, Minneapolis United Way. "The new Greater Twin Cities United Way xvill be better positioned to strategically serve the needs of local communities, agency service providers and individual and corporate donors throughout the region. Combining resources of two of the leading United Ways in the nation will allow us to capitalize on innovation in providing services xvhile maximizing fundraising potential." Greater Twin Cities United Way will serve Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties. Although the greater Twin Cities region is ranked 15th in population size, Greater Twin Cities United Way will be the fifth largest United Way in the nation, raising in excess of $85 million. - more - United Way of Minneapolis Area · United Way of the Saint Paul Area Greater T~vin Cities United ~Ta3,...]~age 2 "The name was chosen because 'Greater' reflects the scope and significance of the new organization," said task force co-chair William Roche, partner at McGladry & Pullen and immediate past board chair for the Saint Paul United Way. "Tlie name expresses the advantages of the new organization - greater service, greater impact, greater leadership, greater collaboration and greater opportunity." James C. Colville, current president of the Minneapolis LJnited Way, will become tile chief executive officer of tile new organization and Laurcn Segal, CUtTent president of tile Saint Paul United Way, will be president and chief operating officer. "The new organization will provide a stronger voice and leadership for regional solutions-to issues that affect local communities," said Colville. "Through stronger regional partnerships with business, government and no_n-profits, one United \Vay will hax'e greater ability to leverage resources and provide innovative approaches to high priority issues such as early childhood development, affordable housing and self-sufficiency through academic achievement and ti'ain-to-work programs for the hard to employ." ©reater Twin Cities United Wa5' also ,,,,,ill more effectively coordinate services in response to emerging and changing needs across tile eight-county area. While providing one comprehensive set of priorities to meet the needs of changing populations throughout the region, it ,,,,,ill be better positioned to provide funding flexibility for underserved populations and tailor services to the unique needs of local communities. There will now be only one set of reporting requirements forjointly funded agency service providers, allowing agencies to focus more time on getting people the help they need. - more - Greater Twin Cities United Way...page 3 "In addition, Greater Twin Cities United Way will more efficiently maximize fundraising potential to address a rapidly changing fundraising climate," said Segal. "By eliminating duplication of fundraising efforts and redeploying those resources, Greater Twin Cities United Way will deepen penetration in existing markets, access new markets and utilize new technologies to reach donors and automate campaigns." Donors often live in one community and work in another. One United Way organization will help them accomplish their charitable giving objectives for supporting services in communities where they both live and work. Corporate organizations with multiple locations also will benefit because they will be able to support regional approaches to solving problems - such as. affordable housing and early childhood _ . development to ensure that kids are school-ready- in each of the local communities where they do business. The volunteer boards of directors of both the St. Paul and Minneapolis United Ways are expected to ratify the final arrangements necessary to create the nexv organization in late April. United Ways of Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area provide leadership to address problems through community partnerships with business, government and nonprofits and by ensuring success through visible impact and measurable results. One in four people are helped through the 226 health and human service agencies funded by both United Ways in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington Counties. For more infonnation or to contribute, visit www.uwmsp.orja, then click on Minneapolis or Saint Paul. Feb 20 2001 14:22:39 ~ia Fax -> AMM FAX 612 997 5?39 Scott Botcher I/I! February 19-23, 2001 _ I -- I Public Emplloyee Retirement Association Bil s Introduced p. ublic Employees Retirement Association (PEP, A) bills SF 8i0 and HF 855 were introduced last week, While both bills include similar sections regarding such pension issues as reporting, benefits, vesting time and employee contribu- tions the bills vary regarding state assistance, The bills increase the emplo!fee pension contribution from 4.75% of salary to 5.125% effective after December 31,200t, The contribution can be increased again after Decem- ber 31, 2003 to 5.375% if an actuarial report concludes there is a need to raise the rate. Both bills also increase the employer contribution by 0,375 percent. In addition SF 810 but not HF 855 increases the additional employer contribution from 0.43% to 1.18% and increases the annual state assistance by $27.0 million, House Tax Committee Continues WOrk on Governor's Tax Proposal The House Tax Committee is con- tinuing to take public testimony on the Governor's Tax proposal (HF 511). Because of its comprehensive nature the range of testifyer$ is quite broad. The most outspoken are the charitable organizations that are strongly opposed to the proposed local governments authority to charge a public safety fee in lieu of property tax. Aisc, there iS great opposition to extending the sales tax to services by various service companies. Local ,4 MM News Fax is faxecl to all A l~tM city ~anagers and administrators, legislative contacts and Board members. Please share this fax with your nu~yors, councilrnember.~ and staff to keep them abreast of impor. rant metro c]o' issueg, 1,15 University Avenue Wesl St, Paul, M?V' 55103-2044 Phona; (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-rrmil: amtt~m,z145, org government organizations are for the most part taking a wait and see position until the data showing the overall impact of LGA/HACA/K-12 takover becomes available, The new budget forecast is due February 28. At that time the legislature will start moving on various reform plans, Association of etropolitan Flunitipalitie · Metropolitan Council Releases Guidelines for Priority Funding for Housing Performance The Metropolitan Council has sent to all cities a copy of the Hous-ing Performance Guidelines. The cover letter from the Metropolitan Council chair also announces that there will be a public hearing on the guidelines, The hearing is scheduled for March 21, 2001 at 5:00 p.m, The hearing will be in the Metropolitan Council chambers. if you have any concerns regarding the guidelines please contact Gene at the AMM at 651-215-400t, The AMM Web Site and Emaii system The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) is unable to currently receive or send e-mails or get into it's web site. The building had a power surge which blew out our firewall, We've ordered a new one and will inform you when it is fixed, Thank you for your cooperation and patience, Mayor Karen Anderson to Speak to the Sensible Land Minnetonka Mayor and First Vice President of the National League of Cities, Karen Anderson will speak to the Sensible Land Use Coalition on Wednesday Feb. 28, Mayor Anderson's presentation is entitled "What Creates Community?" The presentation will discuss what cities, the state, federal or regional govern- ments can do to foster the building of Use Coalition quality communities. If you are interested in participating in the session please contact the coali- tion at 952-474-3302 to place a reserva- tion, The deadline for reservations is noon February 23, 2001. The luncheon and program is scheduled from 11:30 a,m, to 2:00 p,m, at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka. Feb 16 2001 1[;:11:24 Via Fax -> fl12 937 57219 iqdministratar ~ ~~ ~~ A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities Page 001 I]£ I]02 Number 7 February 16, 2001 Board adopts interim policies on racial profiling, 0.08 DWI threshold The LMC Board of Directors met yesterday and adopted interim policies on two high-profile legisla- tive issues--racial profiling and a reduced driving-while-impaired (DWI) offense threshold. Neither issue was considered during the League's policy adoption process, but it became apparent to intergov- ernmental relations staff at the beginning of the legislative session that both issues would be heavily discussed at the Capitol. Member input was sought through the Cities Bulletin and at the recent Legislative Conference. After a lengthy discussion of the racial profiling issue, Board members agreed racial profiling does exist and that the LMC should support a meaningful and effective response to the problem. The policy language opposes mandatory data collection while supporting state-funded training programs, compliance checks, and sanctions against documented instances of inappropri- ate treatment of citizens. The Board also felt the League should have a policy on the reduction of the blood alcohol content (BAC) level threshold for DWI offenses from 0.10 to 0.08. Citing the benefits to public safety of a reduced thresh- old and the League's Building Quality Communities initiative, as well as the risk of loss of federal highway dollars if the measure is not imple- mented statewide, the Board adopted an interim policy in support . of the 0.08 threshold. Staff plans to bring the issues forward for more thorough discussion during next year's policy adoption process. Look for more details and specific policy language in next week's C/ties Bulletin. State budget forecast due The state Department of Finance will unveil the updated state budget forecast on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Rumors suggest the revised fore- cast will reflect a slowing in the state's economy and slightly re- duced revenues--perhaps in the $250 to $350 million range. If such a reduction is actually included in the forecast, the surplus through the next biennium would be reduced by approximately 10 percent from the current $3 billion surplus estimate. The release of the updated forecast will mark the beginning of the true budget discussions. Legislators have been waiting to render com- plete judgment on the governor's proposal or to begin formulating their own budget and tax plans until they know the updated status of the state budget. Along with the February forecast, the governor will submit supplemen- tal budget recommendations based on the revised revenue and expen- diture estimates. If the governor decides to maintain the broader reforms included in the original Big Plan, he will likely have to identify additional resources to fill in the forecast gap. These recommenda- tions could include such changes as an increase in the new proposed state property tax levied against business and cabin properties, a smaller reduction in the sales tax rate, or smaller reductions in his proposed income tax rates. Perhaps more likely, the governor could propose a reprioritization in other state programs, including possible further reductions in city aid programs or an elimination of his proposed sales tax exemption for local government purchases. Under the current Plan offered by the governor, the net impact of changes to LGA and HACA would reduce total aid paid to cities by approxi- mately $150 million. Although some of this aid reduction would be offset by the elimination of the sales tax, virtually all cities will have to increase their property tax levy. Stay tuned. Competitive bid threshold One of the LMC's Building Quality Corem unities leg islative initiatives passed from the Senate to the House on a vote of 65-0. The Senate approved SF 376, authored by Sen. Jim Vickerman (DFL-Tracy) and Sen. Chuck Fowler (DFL-. Fairmont), to bring uniformity to the municipal contract law by including special assessments and day contracts in the competitive bid threshold increases of 2000. Rep. Larry Howes (R-Hackensack), Rep. Bill Kuisle (R-Rochester), Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R-Lakeville), and Rep. Scott Dibble (DFL-Minneapo- lis) authored the House bill, HF 817. The House Local Government For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities lutergot,ernmet~tal Relations team, (651) 281-1200 or (800) 925-JJ22 Fab 16 ZBB1 15:iZ:IB Via Fax -> 612 937 5739 ~dministrator Pa§¢ BOZ 2f OBZ .-RIDAY,'-AX FEBRUARY 16, 2001 ~ PA~ 2 Committee will be hearing the bill Monday, Feb. 19. Last year, the Legislature increased the dollar thresholds for local government contracts subject to the municipal competitive bid law to S35,000 for municipalities under 2,500 population and S50,000 for all others (Minn. Session Laws - 200, Chapter 328 amending § 471). Electronic fund transfer and credit card use The Senate State & Local Govern- ment Operations Committee has passed SF 509, authored by Sen. Claire Robling (R-Prior Lake). The bill will next be discussed on the Senate floor. The bill authorizes cities and counties to accept pay- ment of obligations or claims by electronic transfer or by credit card. Sen. Dan Stevens (R-Mora) amended the bill to provide cities and townships with limited authority to make purchases via credit card. Similar authority was given to counties last year after the Office of the State Auditor voiced concern that counties did not have explicit statutory authority to make such purchases. Sen. Stevens and Rep. Sondra Erickson (R-Princeton) have authored bills similar to the Steven's amendment to the Robling bill. Correction to aid estimates table The Big Plan aid estimates chart in this week's C/t/es Bullet/n contained errors in the column headings. From left to right, the column headings should read: 1. City Name; 2. 1999 Population; 3.2001 HACA; 4. 2001 LGA; 5. Current Law Projected 2002 HACA; 6. Current Law Projected 2002 LGA; 7. Governor's Proposed 2002 LGA; and 8. Percent Change Current Law (2002 LGA plus 2002 HACA) to Governor's Proposed 2OO2 LGA loin the BI]C effor[! Send in your City Council Resolution MINNEIIOTA CiTIE~ Building Quality Communities Check out the Bl~C Web site: www.lm nc.org/bqc/home.htm Building Quality Communities is about taking charge of the way your city is perceived by your residents, legislators and the media. It's a grassroots effort among all commu- nities throughout the state - and it can't be successful without you! Each city was sent a packet of materials to get your city started in communicating how cities enhance Minnesota's high quality of life. Pass the City Council resolution committing your city to the effort and send it to Laura Petersen, 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103, or fax it to 651.215,4141. CITYOF 690 CiO' Center D~ive PO Box' 147 Cl~a,hasse,. Mimn'sota 55317 ~holle 952. 93 ~ 1900 Ge, era/Fax 952.93.25739 Engineering Department ~.~' 952.93Z9152 &d/ding Departmc,t ~t.v 952. 93(252~ l13b Site March 7, 2001 Kent and Troy Pfeifer P£eit'er Construction P.O. Box 31 1 Buffalo, MN 55313 Dear Sirs: Thank you tbr y.'our bid on the City of Chanhassen's Roundhouse pavilion renovation. The Ciiy has elected to postpone commencement of this prqiect due to higher than anticipated costs. Your bid bond is enclosed. Again. thank you for your interesl in Working for the City of Chanhassen. Sincerely. Todd Hoffman Park and Recreation Director TI-I:ns C° Scott Botcher: City Manager ~4:2ity Council Park and Recreation Commission g:\park\th\roundhousepostponementltr CITYOF CHANH EN PO Box 1. ~7 Pholle O,era/ Fax E, gi, eeri,g Dc~artme, t Fax 952.~37. QI52 Ri'b 5itc March 7.2001 Carl Bolander & Sons Company 251 Starkey Street St. Paul, MN 55107 Dear Sirs: Tl-mnk you 1'o:' your bid on the City oJ~ Chanhassen:s Roundhouse pavilion renovation. The City has elecled tc)postpone conamencement of tlnis project due to higher tlnan anticipated costs. Vom' bid bond is enclosed. . ',, .... * in ,,vc,,'l,:in,~ lb:' tl:e City oi~ r-, ,. 1-.~ ,~ -. Todd I!oI'fn~?m Park and Recreation Director IN:ns C: Scott Botcher, City Manager ~ity Council ' Parl,: and Recreation Commission ~,.',park',thX, roundhousepostponementltr CIT¥OF 6PO City Ce, ter Drive PO Box 147 Cl,,mhasse,, Mi,,esot, 55317 ~hOlle 952.9321900 Ge,eral Fax 952.93,~ 5739 E, gineed,g Dq~artme,t Fax 952. Q329152 B,i/di,g Dq~artme,t hm ~ ~/ ~ , 902.9~1.232q l~'~'b Site E'l~'l;:Ff. FhdllZUSY~';]. ;ElL March 7., 2001 Maertens-Brem~y Construction Company 825 l Main Street NE Minneapolis. MN 55432 Dear Sirs' Thank you lb:' your bid on the City o£ Chanhassen's Roundhouse pavilion e~ecteci to postpone commencement offlais project renovation. The City has ' *- ' due to higher-than anticipated costs. Your bid bond is enclosed. Again, .thank you for your interest in working for the City of (.nanhas.'en. Sincerely.;. Todd Hoffman Park and Recreation Director TH:ns C° Scott Botcher. 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