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CorrespondenceLMC Friday Fax dated April 6, 2001. Letter from Carver County Sheriff office dated March 30, 2001. Letter from LMC dated April 12, 2001. LMC Friday Fax dated April 13, 2001. Letter from LMC dated March 31, 2001. Chanhassen Fire Department Fire/Rescue call sheet dated April 2- 8, 2001. Chanhassen Fire Department Fire/Rescue call sheet dated April 9- 15, 2001. Letter from Campbell Knutson dated April 13, 2001. Letter to Debbie Lloyd dated April 18, 2001. Letter to John Longstreet dated April 13, 2001. Chanhassen Senior Center Program Ideas updated .April 9, 2001., tqpv [ltl 7_081 1S'.S1:49 I/ia Pax -> ill2 93? 5?39 Rdniuistea'£m- ~ge 881 flf 882 FR DAYFAX ' ~~~~ , Number 14 ~~~='-"~-',"- A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities April 6, 2001 House adopts budget targets On Thursday, The House Ways & Means Corem/flee adopted a resolu- tion setting budget targets for broad state budget policy areas. The budget outline adopted by the committee is roughly equivalent to the overall spending target established by the governor. Both the House and the governor agree the overall increase in state spending increases should not exceed 5.3 percent, or $552 mil- lion, for the biennial budget that begins July 1. The adopted targets are far from a final House budget, and they do not specify any redistribution of resources within each broad spending category. Although the overall targets of the governor and House are roughly similar, the House redirects money among individual spending areas of the state budget. The most notable change from the governor's proposed budget is additional funding for K-12 education and higher education spending. These increases appear to come at the expense of state agency funding, health and human service programs, economic devel- opment spending, and transporta- tion finance. In his budget proposal, the governor targeted roughly $8.47 billion over two years for K-12 education finance, which translates into $104.7 million, or 1.3 percent, more than the base- line 2002-2003 estimates for K-12 spending that include adjustment for growth in school enrollment. The - House responded to the criticisms of education advocates by propos- ing $250 million more for education than the governor. For higher educa- tion programs, the House targets recommend spending ,$65.6 million more than the governor's budget. Next week, the Senate will unveil their spending targets. Based on the. price of government resolution adopted by the Senate in March and other comments by Senate leader- ship, it appears that, compared to the governor and House, the Senate will commit approximately twice the resources to spending increases. In addition to spending increases, the governor, House, and Senate will have to settle their disagreements on tax cuts and tax relief. The gov- ernor has proposed a series of tax changes that will increase property tax aids and credits by approximately $1.14 billion. In the budget targets adopted on Thursday, the House has indicated they will propose a package of property tax changes that would add up .to about $1.2¢ billion. Due to theirtikely higher level of support for spending increases, the Senate will probably propose smaller property tax reductions. Update on PERA funding deficiency As this edition of the Friday Fax is being compiled, the Legislative Commission on Pensions & Retire- ment is considering an amendment that would address the PERA funding deficiency. The amendment does not include any state appropria- tion or transfer of TRA resources, which was supported by the League. The amendment would increase employer contributions by .375 per- cent on Jan. 1, 2002; and by .25 percent on Jan. 1, 2003. Employee contributions would be increased by identical amounts. The amendment would make several plan modifications including pro-rated service credit for part-time employees, an extension of the amortization target date to 2031, and an elimination of mortality gain and loss transfers from the active fund. We expect the Commission will adopt this amendment or something similar. See next week's Cities Bulletin for an update. gSA TIF beginning/end of time bill heard Pre-'90 bills to be heard Monday On Wednesday, the Senate Property Tax Budget Division heard SF 2164, introduced by Sans. Hottinger, Scheld, Pogemiller, Samuelson,' and Kierlin. Sen. Hottinger presented and described the specifics of the bill. Essentially, the bill provides that the Office of the State Auditor's (gSA) authority to make non-compliance findings is limited to the time period beginning June 30, 1995, and forward. The bill would also require the gSA to conduct any final review of decertified districts within a three- year timeframe. Bill Connors, director of the OSA's TIF Division, stated that the gSA neither opposes nor supports the bill. Connors reminded committee members that the gSA did not request TIF enforcement authority and, thus, would do whatever the Legislature determines is appropri- ate. Mr. Connors identified some areas of technical concern, most of which, he thought, could be easily remedied. Probably the most notable issue Mr. Connors raised is the existence of certain sections of For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of bfinnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team, (65]) 281-]200 or (gO0) ~ ~ ~0! 15~5~44 ~a Fax .--RIDAYFAX Ar,mL 6, 2001 t P,~E 2 --> 937 5?39 Page flfl2 Of 882 the TIF laws that seem to require looking at the life of the district in order to provide meaningful informa- tion (e.g., administrative expenses.) The League is in the process of developing language to address the vast majority of the OSA's concerns. This Monday, April 9, at 5 p.m., the Senate Property Tax Budget Division will take up the pre-'90 TIF bills-- SF 73 introduced by Sen. Rest and SF 1798 introduced by Sen. Scheid. The League is scheduled to testi~ in opposition to the bills on behalf of various city and development authority representatives. 0.08 DWI threshold bill gets snagged in Senate In a surprise move, the Senate State Government, Economic Development & Judiciary Finance Division last evening rejected a bill that would have lowered the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) thresh- old for a driving while impaired (DWI) offense. The bill had appeared to be on a fast track for passage. It was expected that SF 118 (Foley, DFL-Coon Rapids) and its compan- ion, HF 51 (Goodno, R-Moorhead), would move forward this session. Before adjourning last year, Congress passed a 0.08 DWI bill that included a measure tying states' adoption of the 0.08 threshold to highway funding. If Minnesota falls to adopt the lower threshold, the state stands to lose $70 million in federal high- way funds by 2007. Opponents of the bill expressed an unwillingness to allow Congress to exert influence on state policies by withholding funds. Others raised concerns about local and state costs relating to enforcement, prosecu- tion, and supervision--especially if the measure were to be implemented in concurrence with a felony DWI law. The bill has received support in several committees in both the House and Senate. Sen. Foley, the bill's chief author, hopes to find a way to revive the bill. Photo cops bill blocked in House A bill that would have allowed cities to install cameras at intersectiorfs to record red-light runners failed in the House Transportation Committee yesterday. The bill, HF 633 (Biernat, DFL-Minneapolis)/SF 1017 (Ter- williger, R-Edina), had narrowly passed out of three Senate commit- tees and was headed for debate on the Senate floor. It was handily defeated in its first hearing in the House. The bill's proponents argued the cameras would be a deterrent for chronic offenders and would help prevent accidents. Opponents of the bill raised concerns about privacy, camera reliability, and the concept of issuing tickets based on a photo instead of the presence of a live crime witness. HF 633 failed on a vote of 13 to 4, effectively ending debate on the issue for the session. Keg registration bill resuscitation attempted Yesterday the House Crime Preven- tion Committee did its part to revive HF 58, introduced by Rep. Mary Jo McGuire (DFL-Falcon Heights) but now chief-authored by former co- author Rep. Steve Dehler (R-St. Joseph). The keg registration bill was heard on March 29 in the House Commerce Committee and re-referred to the Crime Prevention Committee~meaning that the bill. 'technically did not survive the first committee deadline of March 30. HF 58 now travels to the House Rules & Administration Committee, chaired by Rep. Tim Pawlenty (R-Eagan) where the decision regarding whether the bill will make it to the House Floor will be deter- mined. The Senate companion, SF 389, introduced by Sen. Don Betzold (DFL-Fridley) must be heard by Wednesday, April 11 in order to meet the second committee dead- line. At this point, the Senate Com- merce Committee has not scheduled a hearing for the bill. ~C~E,~Olr MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST- afety and Loss Control Workshops The LlVlCIT annual spring Safety and Loss Control Workshops offer tralnlng for munldpal staff and will be presented throughout the state. This one-day workshop focuses on pracucal steps cities can lake to reduce losses, lnclu~ng the cost of losses that do occur. Vlslt our web site for more derails and to register: www. lmclLlmn, c.o£g. Office of County Sheriff Carver County Government Center ~ Justice Center CARVER 6oo East Fourth Street COUNTY Chaska, Minnesota 55318-2190 (.'L~: ~0~'~ ~ ~ [ Bud Olson, Sheriff Emergency: 911 SheriffAdmin: (952) 361-1212 Admin. Fax: (952) 361-1229 Dispatch: (952) 361-1231 (Non-Emergency) March 30, 2001 City of Chanhassen Scott Botcher 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Administrator Botcher: In accordance with the language of the police contract, we are required each year to determine actual costs for service. Based on those calculations, any shortages must be billed back to the contracting community or surplus be paid back to them. The Sheriff's Office has now completed those calculations for the year 2000. The final calculations find the 2000 estimate as well as the 2000 actual rate to remain identical at $4~.36 per hour, resulting in no additional increase due. Final costs found the "Per hour personnel costs" to be down $.10, while the "Per hour vehicle costs" were up approximately $.11 over the 2000 Estimated Cost. Several factors resulting in the lower personnel costs inclhde, personnel change over in the Records Coordinator resulted in a lower base salary, an increase in actual contracting hours, lower labor costs for training and an increased state training reimbursement. Factors resulting in the increase in the vehicle costs include increased equipment costs as well as fuel and lubrication costs. The average gallon of gas went from a $1.09 per gallon to $1.50 per gallon. County insurance costs rose as well. The estimated 2002 contract service rate will be completed approximately in late July to early August. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. son BO:pr Enclosure cc: Richard Stolz, Administrator Fred Boethin, Controller John Siegfried, County Chair RECEIVED APR 0 6 2001 CITY OF CHANHASSEN Affirmative Ac'tiot~'Equal Opportuttio, Employer Printed on 10% Post-Consumer Recycled Paper 20O0 ACTUAL THE CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT PART A- CALCULATION HOURLY RATES FoR'PosITIoNs PERSONNEL COSTS FOR 2000 , BASE SALARY PENSION WORKERS' COMPENSATION ($5.96 PER $100, $1.40 PER $100 & $.63 PER OVERTIME HOURS X RATE (52 HRS/YR, 1.6 REGULAR) PENSION WORKERS' COMPENSATION TOTAL HOSPITALI~I~TION' LIFE INSURANCE & LONG TERM DISABILITY UNIFORM OTHER BONUS LONGEVITY NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL (130 DAYS) SUBTOTAL PENSION WORKERS' COMPENSATION TOTAL TOTAL DEPUTY SHERIFF $44,593 ., 5,105 2,657 1,213 138 72 1,423 , 6,634 383 ., , 600 1,114 312 . , 1,426 163 1,673 $62,868 CHIEF ADM. SERGEANT DEPUTY ASSISTANT $61,012 , ,. 5,040 3,040 _: 1,912 218 113 2,243 6,634 429 600 2,660 312 2,862 327 170 3,369 $72,957 $?o,658 $38,°65 _ 8,382 4,525 .ECoRD'S P^YROLU COORD~.., ^CCT CLERK $27,969. $31,767 13,322 3,772 4,206 633 176 200 , _ 3,145 6,634 699 410 6O0 · 3,t46 3,145 ,, 237-, 263 ,, $87,389 $50,097 $34,849 $39,137 PART B'- CALCULATION OF OFFICERS SERVING CONTRACT COMMUNITIES Actual Contract = TOTAL # OF HRS ACTUAL FOR CONTRACT COMMUNITIES Deputies 1900 26,496 · , , 1,900 13.95 Actual Contract = TOTAL # OF ACTUAL HOURS USED BY CONTRACT COMMUNITIES Deputies 1900 1,900 13.95 Total number of full time employees = 129 PART C - CONTRACT COST PER HOUR A. Per hour personnel cost 1. Deputy Sheri/f's cost: 62,868 x 2. Shift supervision cost: Annual cost of 5.0 sergeants= Total annual shifts - 365 days x 3 shifts = Day shifts on weekdays except holidays = Cost of day shifts on weekdays except holidays: 13.95 = $364,785 $364,785 1,095 shifts 248 Cost of evening and night shifts on weekdays, weekends, and holidays: $364,785 x Total shift supervision: 846 1,095 248 , ,, 1,095 13.95 38 13.95 29 $39,728 $103,427 $876,710 $143,155 Payroll/Account Clerk: $39,137 3 13.95 129 $3,173 Secretarial work by Record's Coordinator: Personnel related work by Adm. Asst.: Department Supervision by Chief Deputy Supplies (from county's general ledger accounts - 6410 to 6465): $34,849 $50,097 $87,389 $96,340 13.95 ' 129 1 13.96 127 13.95 .... 129 13.95 129 $3,767 $1,353 $9,695 $10,414 Total Department Overhead Department liability Insurance premium: I x 13.96 129 $28,302 $0 County overhead from county's cost allocation plan (DP, Co. Administrator, Central Services, County Auditor, County Treasurer): $287,648 13.95 ,--.,., 129 $31,01N Training cost from the sheriff's department cost accounting report: $143,162 $31,428 (state reimbursement) x 13.95 t29 $12,078 Total annual cost for the contract service $1,091,329 Per hour personnel cost for the contract service $1,091,329 I ( 1,900 x 13.95 ) = $41.19 B. Per hour vehicle cost 1. Annual cost per patrol car a. Depreciation Car: 2000 Actual purchase price Actual salvage value Actual useful life Annual depreciation of car Car: Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Estimated useful life Equipment - Actual cost of: Siren, light and public address Screen Radio Oxygen Misc.(flares, axes, first aid equip., shotguns, Etc.) Mobile Data Computer Equipment Opticoms Radars Total Estimated useful life - 10 years Annual depreciation of equipment Total depreciation $20,757 $2,076 3 years $2,071 3 years $986 499 1,500 403 350 4,206 461 2,127 $10,532 $6,227 $690 1053. $7,970 b. Fuel and lubrication Average cost per gallon Estimated miles per gallon Fuel cost per mile Cost of lubrication Mileage between lubes Cost per mile Fuel and lubrication per mile Actual annual mileage Total fuel and lubrication $1.50 16 $0.0938 $33.62 4,000 $0.0084 $0.1022 46,467 miles $4,746 c. Tires Actual cost per set of tires(4) Estimated mileage per set cost per mile Actual annual mileage Total tires $216 18,000 $0.0120 46,467 miles d. Radio Maintenance service fee per year e. Repair, supplies and mechanic Estimated cost per mile Actual annual mileage Total annual cost for one (1) patrol car ! $0.0700 46,467 miles f. Insurance Total annual cost for one (1) patrol car Total annual cost of patrol cars {6 squad cars and 1 supervisor car) 2. Vehicle cost of patrol per hour - (Annual Cost 167,000 (1900 x 30 ) C. TOTAL COST PER HOUR OF THE CONTRACT SERVICE Per hour personnel cost $41.19 Per hour vehicle cost 2.18 $43.36 Note: Calculations extend to 16 decimal places. The print-out shows rounded dollars. (Excel) $667 $84 $3,252 $1,109 ., $17,718 $124,026 $2.18 apr 1Z Z001 115:13:24 Via Fax ~_'il;¢~ ?rumoring -> filZ 937 5739 fldainistratov Page 001 Of 002 I-$5 L.!~,iverslty Avenue \Vest, St. I>tmJ, bin 55 1()3-2()~4~ I'h,,T,e: (051) 2.81-12()() · (8()())925-11 22 k',,,,,: (651) 281-1299 · '1'1)1.1 (051) 281-12.9() April 12, 2001 Flood Emergencies Prompt League Response Cities across the state are working together and with local and county emergency managers to overcome emergencies caused by river, stream and overland flooding. Further spread of property damage and threats to lives of city residents have also prompted cities out of harm's way to offer assistance. Cities are eager to pitch in to help limit further harm and help commu nities recover. The League is working with the Division of Emergency Management (DEM) of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers (AMEM) to inform cities of important developments and resources that are available to address local needs. Governor Ventura has issued an Emergency Executive Order (01-03) activating the DEM Emergency Operations Center. Cities interested in keeping up-to-date with flood emergencies and requests for volunteer assistance can get daily situation reports online and indicate interest offering help at _w,,,,~.,._d~..m...,.~.t..--a-.!.e,...m....n..u~. Cities facing ernergencies can review Part IV'Regulatory and Development Functions of Cities (pages 363-364) of the LMCttandbookforMinnesota Cities, which provides information on emergency management authority and procedures. In addition, other cities should consider taking the following actions to prepare to offer assistance if called upon to do so. An important step is adoption of a resolution authorizing the city to provide equipment and personnel (see below). Many cities do have mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities and other political subdivisions, but may not have a specific arrangement in place to respond to requests for aid to cities located at a distance. The League has the following materials available that may be useful in developing policy and procedures so that the city can respond quickly to requests from county or state emergency management operations to provide resources to flooded communities with which they do not currently have mutual aid agreements. ° Providing Assistance in Emergencies; ° Sample Resolution Authorizing Mutual Aid; · Covering the City's Volunteers; · Emergency Contracts; · Responding to Emergencies While Off-Duty; · Coverage for Flood Damage to City Buildings These materials are available on-line on the LMC homepage at .w,a,w.lmnc,0r~ If the city does not have access to the Internet, you may call 1-800-925-1122 or (651) 281-1200 to request that the LMC Research & Inquiry Department send this information. AN EQUALOPPORTUN{TY/AFF[RMAT[VE ACTION EMPLOYER. flpr 12 20~11 16:14:00 Ilia Fax -> 61Z 937 5739 fldainistrator Page 00Z Hf 00Z Volu nteerin~ DEM is coordinating volunteer efforts with the Volunteer Organizations Assisting'in Disaster (VOAD). It is important for potential volunteers not to show up without pre-registering. Go to httv://www.eaaleperch.net/dizaster.html and follow the details for what to bring and directions for making the volunteer relief effort work smoothly. Cities interested in learning about where volunteers are needed can contact Dennis Walter, DEM Volunteer Resource Coordinator at dennis.walterS'state.rrm.us Yellow Medicine County has set up a phone number for volunteering to aid with sandbagging. Call (320) 564-9170; The City of Granite Falls also listed a phone number for volunteers: (952) 888-9544. Counties and Cities under Immediate Threat The most recent DEM Situation Report issued last evening indicates that communities in 35 counties have been affected by flood forecasts. DEM has indicated that forecasts of flood threats have increased significantly, particularly in the Minnesota, Red River and Mississippi Basins. Current flood warnings affect residents and property in 45 counties. Additional rivers affected by the warnings include the St. Croix, Crow, Redwood and Cottonwood. Problems along the Floodwood, Root, St. Louis and Crow Rivers were also identified within the last several days. Individual counties and cities are declaring emergencies. Localized sandbagging is underway in affected locations, and state DEM staff continues to fill requests from local governments. The National Guard has been sent to Chippewa, Clay, Polk, Redwood, Wilkin and' Yellow Medicine Counties to assist with traffic control, leVee patrol, air- support and engineering. . Information on various websites and DEM situation reports indicate that the followin$cities have experienced flooding. Some communities face immediate threats and expect rivers to crest soon, some as early as this evening. , " .. Aitkin Clara City Hawley Red Wing Alexandria Crookston Hendru m Rochester Alvarado Dilworth Hokah Sabin Appleton Donnelly Houston St. Paul Austin Fertile Lake City Sandstone Beltrami Floodwood Montevideo Scanlon Brainerd ' Fort Ripley Newport Stillwater Breckenridge Granite Falls Oronoco Twin Valley Ch ok io Ha 11o ck P ilia ger Wabas ha Pine City Wino na Zumbro Falls apr 13 ZBB1 14:28:[t[t ~ia Fax -> 61Z 9517 57:t9 fldainistvatnv ?as~ 001 Jif 082 · YFAX, Z,~,~us o,t_,V/n--.,a.,,-~ O~ Number 15 ~ fm,,,~t,~ ~ A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities April 13, 2001 Second deadline passes Wednesday evening marked the official end of policy committee activity and the beginning of the budget and tax phase of the 2001 legislative session. Policy bills that did not meet the Wednesday committee deadline are techni- cally dead for the session. The Legislature and the governor will now have approximately five weeks to arrive at compromises on the overall state budget for the next two-year period as well as on tax reforms and rebates--not to mention the hundreds of policy bills that await floor action. Several housekeeping bills introduced on behalf of the LMC have already been signed into law. The governor signed the competitive bid threshold bill into law as Chapter 5. This bill conformed special assessment projects and day labor contracts to the increases made last year. Aisc signed into law is Chapter 13, which allows cities and townships to make limited credit card purchases for public purposes, and also provides authority to counties and cities to use electronic funds transfer technology when accepting and making payments. What lives (not necessarily an exhaustive list) · Seasonal weight restrictions · Salt storage restrictions · Pre-1990 tax increment financing restrictions · OSA beginning/end of time limitations · TIF/abatement elimination · Miscellaneous TIF general and special legislation · EMS special taxing district creation · DES/DTEDAgency reorganization · Redevelopment grant funding · Drinking water and wastewater funding · Local road and bridge funding · Salary cap increase · Gift law exception allowing local officials to accept food or beverage at national or international conferences · Nonconformity ordinances codified · Public works delay clauses prohibited · Housing Works Coalition legislation for increased state funding for housing production · Legislation to apply redistricting principles to local redistricting · Sales and property tax exemptions to qualified nonprofits for development or redevelopment of Iow- income housing · Telecommunications catalyst grants · Connected Community matching grants · Municipal consent · Felony DWI · Emergency Medical Services special taxing districts · CriMNet · Racial profiling · Constitutional amendment to dedicate motor vehicle sales tax (MVST) to the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund · Quiet zones at railroad crossings · Age certificates What's "dead" for the session The House Government Operations Committee de- feated an amendment offered by Rep, Harry Mares (R-White Bear Lake) to address the PERA funding deficiency on a 13-4 vote. The Mares amendment was the product of the work of the Legislative Commission on Pensions & Retirement and inclUded unspecified employer and employee contribution increases, plan modifications, and language for an unspecified state appropriation. The same Senate language was ap- proved durigg a Tuesday hearing of the State & Local Government Committee. The wine In grocew stores bill was withdrawn by House author, Rep. Barb Sykora (R-Excelsior), after presenting the bill to the House Commerce Committee on March 29, apparently due to the bill falling a few votes short of the number necessary for approval. The bill that would have required beer keg Identifica- tion was heard in the House Commerce Committee on March 29 and re-referred to the Crime Prevention Committee. The bill did not receive any hearings in the Senate. Since the bill did not pass out of all policy committees in one body, it was technically dead on March 29. However, the Crime Prevention Committee heard the bill on April 5 and sent it to the Rules & Admin- istration Committee to determine whether it would make it to the House Floor. Even if that was to happen, the Senate companion failed to meet the second committee dead line yesterday. The massage therapists state registration legislation, HF 401 (Abeler, R-Anoka)/SF 616 (Lourey, DFL-Kerrick), was introduced in both the House and Senate once again this year and referred to the Health Committees, but did not receive a hearing in either body. For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team, (~S]) 25]-]200 or ($00) 925-].122 t~pr' 13 2BB1 14.'ZB.'53 Via Fax -> - Y'FAx . -RIDA ' A~mL 13, 2001 ~ PAGE 2 Page 00Z Of 80Z SF 1000 (Stevens, R-Mora)/HF 2135 (Anderson, R-Buffalo Township)Mthe bill that would prohibit the sale of property acquired by eminent domain for a five-year periodMwas heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee and in the House Local Government & Metropolitan Affairs Committee. The bill was withdrawn by the authors for further examination and discussion over the interim. SF 1084 (Orfield, DFL-Minneapolis), would impose additional requirements on grantors of business subsidies, including an administrative review process. The bill was withdrawn from consideration by the author during a hearing in the Senate Jobs, Housing & Commu- nity Development Commiffee. A provision that originally appeared in legislation dealing with lawful gambling that would have removed local authority to approve premises permit renewals for lawful gambling organizations was deleted in an author's amendment prior to initial hearings on the underlying legislation in both the House and Senate. Elections bills aimed at tightening voter registration requirements and making changes to voter fraud penal- ties have not been heard in the Senate. Legislation that would have required cities, school districts, and counties to hold local elections only in odd-numbered years was held in the House Elections Subcommittee for interim study. It is still uncertain whether state funding will be available to help local government purchase electronic precinct counter equipment for polling places. The Ventura Administration's Big Plan for telecommuni- cations restructuring fell victim to determined resis- tance by the Minnesota Telephone Association and the Minnesota Association for Rural Telecommunications. As a result, the League's efforts to make changes to current law to clarify local authority to provide telecom- were stymied. LMC legisl'a, tion to munications services clarify local zoning authority for placement and location of wireless telecomm u nication s facilities in public rig hts of way also failed to get a hearing. No changes to local cable franchising authority were made by the deadline. Committees in both the House and Senate rejected a bill that would have lowered the blood alcohol concentra- tion {BAC) threshold for a driving while impaired (DWI) offense to 0.08. The bill had appeared to be on a fast track for passage. It was defeated last week in the Senate State Government, Economic Development &. Judiciary Finance Division and again this Monday in the House Transportation Finance Committee. Opponents of the bill expressed an unwillingness to allow Congress to exert influence over state policies by withholding funds. Others raised concern about local and state costs relating to enforcement, prosecution and supervision, especially if the measure were to be implemented in concurrence with a felony DWI law. A bill that would have allowed cities to install cameras at Intersections to record red-light runners failed in the House Transportation COmmittee-last week. The bill, HF 633 (Biernat,-DFL-Minneapolis)/SF1017 (Terwilliger, R-Edina), h~ad narrowly passed out of three Senate committees and was headed for debate on the Senate floor. It was handily defeated in its-first hearing in the House. The bill's proponents argued the cameras would be a deterrent for chronic offenders and would help prevent accidents. Opponents of the bill raised concerns about privacy, camera reliability, and the concept of issuing tickets based on a photo instead of the presence of a live crime witness. Remember, the Legislature is scheduled to meet until May 21. Even items that are technically dead for the session could be resurrected. Local Impact Subcommittee to meet next week The Local Impact Subcommittee of the Senate Transportation Committee plans to meet next Friday. The Subcommittee will hear proposals addressing local requests for assistance with public utilities relocation costs resulting from Mn/DOT projects. Chaired by Sen. Satveer Chaudhary (DFL-Fridley), the subcommittee will make recommendations to the full Transportation Committee. Legislators would like to find a consistent way to respond to a growing number of municipalities involved in large, regional Mn/DOT projects that face disproportionate or unbearable public utilities relocation costs. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m., Friday, April 20 in Room 125 of the Capitol. League of Minnesota Cities Cities prornot~ng excdlence 145 [;niversity Avenue West, St. Paul, ~XlN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 281-1200 o (800) 925-1122 TDD (651) 281-1290 I3'1C Fax: (651) 281-1299 ° LMCIT Fax: (651) 281-1298 Weg Site: http://www.lmnc.org Dear City Clerk: I'm happy to invite you, others from your city staff and your city's elected and appointed officials to the LMC Annual Conference 2001/. This year, the Annual Conference is at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth, June 19-22nd, Its theme is www. cl. Change, Challenge, Connect. mn. us. We're sending along this packet of materials to get you started----enclosed you'll find the Preliminary Conference Program, Registration and Housing information, and information about several fun-to-know features of the conference. This year, the LMC Conference Planning Committee has designed an Annual Conference that's not to be missed! Here are just a few of its highlights: ¢' Critical and key t°pics addressed in 40 Concurrent Sessions--topics to suit every city! ,/' Session tracks specifically geared toward Small Cities, Greater Minnesota Cities and Metro Cities · .~ v" Inspiring keynote speakers concerned with our 2001 theme of Change, Challenge, Connect ,/' 150 vendors in Cities' Exposition 2001, and door prize awards every city can use! ,/' A welcoming, quality program for Minnesota's Youth Delegates v' Recognition of outstanding contributions to the government of our Minnesota cities v' Several delightful opportunities to network with other mayors, councilmembers and city staff We're anticipating a great Annual Conference in Duluth, and hope you'll find this year's conference opportunity to be a good value. Plan to be a vital part of the LMC Annual Conference 2001, and register now! Please review the enclosed materials and complete the enclosed registration form. Return it to us at the League of Minnesota Cities, along With the registration fee. Better yet, register online at www. lmnc. org. Register as soon as possible-we'll be happy to hear from you/. if you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to call Rebecca Erickson at 651/281-1222. Sincerely, J'odie Tooley, Manager Conferences & Training AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER hah chal con e .mn.us -. 2001 .~ League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference LMC's 88m Annual Conference June 19-22, 2001 Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Duluth, Minnesota MI#NISQTA CITIES Qualib/ Communities REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME: WWW. LMNC.ORG CHANGE. CHALLENGE. CONNECT. ~.d, In 1900, Minnesota was a young, fast-growing state with a population of 1.75 million. Today, Minnesota is home to 4.78 million strong. Leaders experience an tmparalleled climate of change... exciting opportunities disguised as challenges, and a need to connect effectively with citizens to guarantee healthy futures for their communities. That makes 4.78 million reasons to sign up for LMC's Annual Conference 2001 in Duluthl Only have time t° consider 101 chan challenge co , t .mn.us . 8. 9. 10. I 0 ThingsYou Can Expect from LMC's Annual Conference 2001: 1. Discover ways Minnesota cities are changing every day. 2. Exchange ideas and insights with people who face the same challenges you do. 3. Tackle the topics you want to address--e-government, housing, building community and much, much more. 4 Check out products and services that will make your city shine--all in a one-stop marketplace. Take in a Lake view you just can't beat. Learn who's doing what, why, and with what results'. Applaud award-winning leaden. Recharge for the change and challenge that awaits you. Take home ideas and resources you can really use. It's exclusively geared to the needs of leaders like y6u! .. A place called Duluth. Where .your heart will race and your mind will rest. Where your soul can be perfectly still and completely moved. A place called Duluth. Beautifully historic in appear- ance and graciously accom- modating in nature, it's the perfect place to decompress, rejuvenate and enjoy. New shops and quaint restaurants, parks, woods and expansive gardens, set against a back- drop unlike any other... the greatest of the Lakes. A place Called Duluth, that's healthy and good. It's waiting for you. Plan to join us there. LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE OVERVIEW Tuesday, June i 9 Wednesday, June 20 Regim~on Open--3 p.m. Cities' Exposition LMC Bayfront Blues & Cruise 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Blues--6:30 p.m. Opening Keynote: Cnfi,%'-~9 p.m. (~,_,~!__!tionalfie) Camille Cate, Barnett, Ph.D. 8:45 a.m. Conference Within a Conference--10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 10:45 a.m. Exhibitor & MWCG Luncheons--12 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 1:30 p.m. Exhibitor Reception and Door Prize Award~ 4:45 p.m. City Night at Great Lak~ Aquarium--6 p.m. Thursday, June 2 I cities' Exposition 7:30 -11:30 a.m. City Issues Forum: The Changing Face of Minnesota 8:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 10:45 a.m. Mayors' Assodation Luncheon and LMC Annual Meeting 12 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 2:30 p.m. Mobile Workshops 2:30 p.m. LMC Reception & Awards Banquet~6 p.m. FHday, June 22 Community Breakfast 8 a.m. City Achievement Awards Finale Keynote: Rod Raymond 9 a.m. Close--11:00 a.m. 2001 LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE I~l:r,t~:vr~ nu~ TUt auvvvur, wuatu , uu, .... GENERAL SESSIONS OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS Wednesday, June 20, 200 I, 8:45 a.m. I Have Seen the Future and It Works Minnesota Cities Meet/ng the Challenges of E-~ovemment Camille Cates Barnett, Ph.D. Camille Cates Barnett is both a professional city manager--widely regarded as one of America's most talented-- and a leading national authority on regionalism, sustainability, reinvented government and the application of GIS and other cutting-edge technologies to the problems of government. Most of her 24 years in city management were in the Texas hot spots of Houston,-Dallas and Austin. While in Austin, she broke the city manager mold with her customer service orientation, public visibility, emphasis on public participation and her ability to broker the competing interests that maneuver for power. Dr. Barnett now works with regions and public sector clients both nationally and internationally through the Public Strategies Group and the Citistates Group. She specializes in collaborative approaches to smart growth and other issues that cross governmental jurisdictions. l.axe in 1997, Barnett served as Washingtons Chief Management Officer during a period of transition back to home rule for our Nation's Capitol. She focused on restoring quality in the management and delivery of basic services. During her tenure in Austin, Barnett became engaged with regionalism. She challenged the Austin region to think differ- endy, pointing to regionalism as the way Austin could survive and prosper. She has worked with one of the nation's largest not-for-profit research organizations, counseling governments on city government innovations. Her consulting practice focuses on developing and transitioning ckistates in eastern Europe and Russia. CITY ISSUES FORUM __ _ Thursday, June ~) !, ~)00 I, 8:30 n.m. _ The Changing 'Face or' Plinnesota . . Ethnic, demographic and geographic trends are changing the face of MinneSota's populace: In keeping with our - conference theme~Change, Challenge, Connect~this yea~.'s City Issues Forum will focus on ways local officials ' can build a stronger sense of community with their changing and increasingly complex citizens. FINALE KEYNOTE ADDRESS Friday. June 22, 200 I, 9.~)0 a.m. The Story Behind Excellence Rod Raymond, Director, la'dS Fitness Wellness, UMD Triathlete Rod Raymond is the director of the premier university fitness and wellness program in the count~ at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. HIS desire for excellence is second to none. As an accomplished athlete and exceptional teacher, Rod challenges both his body and his spirit He was selected to compete in two Olympic Trials competitions and was the winner of the prestigious Border-to-Border Triathlon, the Scottish Coast-to- Coast, and the Swiss Gigathlon and Trans Swiss ultra-endtwance races. The Statt~man Newtpap~ declares that Rod is one of the most fit dm-endurance athletes in the wodcL Rod Raymond believes that life must be lived inside out rather than ouu/de in. His Today Is The Day message has reached thousands of people across the world through seminars and speaking engagements. Rod's experience and knowledge comes flora coundess hours of research and rigorous physical training and travel, as well as from leading coaches, professional trainers and business leaders. In The Story Behind Excellence, Rod blends three essential ingredients of healthy lifestyle development--three healthful approaches to living that will provide busy elected officials the endurance and positive attitude they need to be effective - leaders in their communities. Rod tdls us what he's learned about developing the discipline needed to achieve dreams; about the science of portraying positive energy in a world riddled with negativity; and he shares his secrets for achieving and maintaining optimal health. Rod Raymond's message will inspire Minnesota elected officials to succeed in the marathon of public service, to lead with consistent energy; positivity and a healthful attitudd REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME: WWW. LNNC.'ORG ..................... CONCURRENT SESSIONS WEDNESDAY, aUNE 20 ~]~:~.clay Spotlight -7::~ :::::::. ============================= · Concurrent Sessions I/Choose One I 0:4S ~.nt- 12 p.m. . Minnesota O~ Attomey~ Prmmt Complying with Mtmidpal Law in the High-Tech Age Minnesota Association of Small Cities Presents Census 2000: Turning Numbers Into Meaxfing~ Information Community People tbwer Building Quality Communifies~One Year Later Minnemta Fire Chi~ Auaciation Pre~enu The Future of Fire Service-- Answers to Your Questions About StaFmg Duluth Sister Cities Commi=ion Pursuing International Relationships Concurrent Sessions II/Choose One ! :30-2:45 p.m. Minrmota Clerks and Finance Off. eh Pr~enu New Financial Reporting: Could Your City Come Up Short? Minnesota G'ty County Management Auodation Presenu How m Contract for Services Communi~y £eople Rnoer Tapping the Potential in Commtmity Non-Profits Minnemta Ftre Chiefi Auodation Ptmmu The Future of Fire Service~Organizatlonal Structures Minne$ota Women in Og Government Pretenu A Mini-Conference Skin Builm.~ ~ ChaUeng~ That Fao: AU Elected Oftld~ Fapedally for Small Cities with Police Departments Concurrent Sessions Ill/Choose One 3:15-4:45 I~m. Minnesota Parlu and Rttmuion AuoSa~n Presenu Promoting Biking in Your Commtmity: Riding to School and on the Traib Minnemta Mayon AuoWmion Ptmmu Retaining Your Top Stale Evaluation & Compensation Community People Power Working Acax~ Cultures: Diversity &: City Service, Hot To~ie 2001 A Homing ~ Minnetota Women in City Government Pretentt A Mini-Conference Skill Buildi~ Meeting Challenges That Fao: AU Elected Ottldah Fapecially for Cifie~ Exploring Community Foundations THURSDAY, 3UNE 21 ~~:.~. Spotllght ~:?.:~i~..<..~?,;~!ii~.:.. :~ . ~.'i~ Youth m ~ ~g~::.:.~:0~::.:g~:, Concu~nt Sessions IVlCh~se One 10:45 mm.- 12: p.m. Ommuni~ P~pk ~ ~mm~imfion Be~n O~d~, S~d D~nt Pen~ S~ping ~blic Hot ~pk 2~I ~C ~lafi~ U~te 2~1 For Min~} S~ C~ Bmr Pm~ in H~ ~u~ ~d Fimd~ M~ment For Minnem~} M~ Ci~ Meuopolim ~ U~ Prog~, Polid~ ~d ~e ~isla~ve Stolon For Gn~ Min~o~ U~an Cm~ P~enNps ~t Wor~ Min~o~} Youth in F~ Using %~nolo~ to Bfi~ Di~ ~d Genemfion~ Di~io~ Concurrent SessionsVIChoose One 2:30-4:30 I~m. Mobile Workshop #I - Neighborhood Planning and Empowerment Site Visit: Washington Center Mobile Workshop #2 Boosting L~ Busin~ Through Technology Site Visit: Soft Center Duluth Minnetota Auociation of Small Cities Pmtenu Looking Toward the Futura-- Planning for Infrastructure and Development Auodan'on of Metropolitan Municipah'tiet Pretenu New Regional Blueprint for 2002 Oak'don of Greater Minnetota Citiet Pretenu Cun'ent Topics: Annexation, Wastewatcr, and Legislation Minnesota's Youth in Focut Beyond Establishing a Youth Coundl: Idea~ for Tndy Involving Youth www. cl~ chan chaise con j ct .mn.us 2001 LMr ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME: WWW. LMNC.ORG FAMILY ACTIVITIES Wednesday, June 20, 2001 Select one or several of the activities listed belom Pick up and drop off points for tours will be at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). Space on tours is limited and may fill up quickly. 9:30 -11:45 a.m. City Tour Enjoy a narrated bus tour of Duluth's most beautiful parks and gardens. Travel along Skyline Parkway. 12:15 - 2:00 p.m. X/'ista Star Harbor tour and lunch Sail beneath the famous Aerial Lift Bridge, out onto Lake Superior and through the harbor's international activity during a fully narrated luncheon cruise. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sailing in the St. Louis Harbor Experience the fun of sailing under the guidance of experi- enced sailors. Children may participate if able to understand and follow instructions. Limited to 15 persons. Thursday, June 21, 2001 I0:00 a.m. - Noon Glensheen Mansion Tour Tour this 39-room, Jacobean revival mansion, and experience an elegant lifestyle that's gone forever. You'll enjoy the 22 acre estate's landscaped ~ounds on the shores of Lake Superior, the carriage house and the richness of the mansion itself. 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. North Shore Railroad Ride the rails on a scenic trip fi.om the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, along the Lake Superior shoreline and through eastern Duluth woodlands.. t:00 - 3:00 p.m. Canoeing/tGayaking on the St. Louis River Whether or not you have ever been in a canoe or a kayak, this is an excellent opportunity to explore the beauty of the St. Louis River. Experienced guides will provide participants with the necessary guidance for a fun adventure. Limited to 30 persons. Activity City Tour Vista Star Harbor Cruise and lunch Sailing in the St. Louis Glensheen Mansion Tour North Shore Scenic Railroad Canoeing/Ka~aking on the St Louis River Family Activities Registration Form Date/T~e Number Attending/Prite June 20 All persons @$2.50 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. Lap children - free June 20 Adult @ $17.95 12:15 - 2:00 Children (3-11) @$9.95 June 20 All persons @ $10.00 1:00 - 3:00 June 21 Adults @ $7.50 I0:00- 12:00 Children (6-11) @ $~.50 June 21 Adults @ $7.50 12:45 - 2:30 Children (3-13) @$3.50 June 21 All persons @ $5.00 1:00 - 3:00 Total Payment Enclosed (Make check payable to: City of Duluth) Amount Enclosed (Fill in blanks using costs listed in activity description) Mail form and advance registration fees (by May 31, 2001) to: Sara Smith, Mayor's Office, 403 City Hall, Duluth, MN 55802 Name Address City/State/Zip Daytime Phone ffyou r~quire accessible uanaportation, or have other special needs, please indicatt your needs on this form. Advance forms must be received by May 31, 2001 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS WEDNESDAY HIGHLIGHTS A ConferenceWithin a Conference: Web For Cities The LMC Web For Cities project is Minnesota city o~cials' impressive introduction to e-governmend A ~e~slon wotl~hop (ne ,uli'~na/j~e requgr~d) · Why De F-Government? With follow-up comments from Keynote Speaker Camille Cares Barnett, Ph.D. o Web for Cities Livd A Dazzling Demonstration of Local E-Government · What You Don't Know Can Hurt You: Polici~ for Safe Pazsage to E-Government A Mini-Conference: Meeting Challenges That Face NI Elected Officials Presented by M~nnesotaWomen in City Govemmemt 1:30-5 pm. Exh~itors' Reception and Door PHze Awards Door Prizes Every City Can LTsel 4.45-6 p.m.' VLsit Ca'ties'Exposition 200! to win great prizes for your city Oou must be present to win) THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS UsingTechnology to Bridge Digital and Generational Divisions Minnesota's Youth In Focu, 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Beyond Establishing aYouth Council: Ideas for Truly InvolvingYouth Minnesota's Youth In Focus 2:30-4:30 p.m. Help, I'm Drowningl Life in the Fishbowl Spotlight on Spouses and Parmenl 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. As the spouse or partner of a city o~cial, you understand the unique stresses that come with life in public service. Marcia Doty, a Duluth-based organizational development consultant and trainer, provides an insightful and entertaining presentation to help you keep perspective and discover the balance that leads to more fulfillment and dearer purpose in your life. She's especially qualified to help us with this topic--in addition to managing her demanding busines.% Marcia is the wife of Gary Doty, Mayor of Duluth and current president of the League of Minnesota Cities. RoadRunnerWorkshopsl Hit the roa~. to see Duluth area projects in a~cion-- Mobile Workshop #1 Neighborhood Planning and Empowerment Visit Washington Center Mobile Workshop #2 Boosting Local Businesses Through Technology Visit Soft Center Duluth NETWORKING Tuesday evening, kickoff this year's Annual Conference with LMC's Bayfront Blues & Cruise ~ at 6:30 p.m. on June 19, chase away your blues as you listen to live blues bands at thc Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Great summer food and a spadding view of the Lake Superior bayfront will be provided. .-M 9 p.m. continue the fun with a moonlight cruise on lake Superior. The Cruise is NOT included in your registra- tion recitation and additional $7 fee required. Sign up on the Registration Footing is limited and is on a ~u~t- come, tlnt-served basis. HIGHLIGHTS AND FAMILY FUN Something's fishy about City Nightt ~;redaead~y', City Night Ls at the fabulow new Great ~ Aquarium Spend a delightful evening at the lint and only all-freshwater aquarium in the country{. See the unique 120,000 gallon display and tap into the uoried history of the Great Lakes. It's the newest of Duluth's world-class attraction.s--- md includes a world-da.ts desserd DULUTH STYLE! Bring along the whole familyl · Duluth City Tour · A Visit to Glensheen Mansion · North Shore Scenic Railroad Tour · Vista Fleet Harbor Tour · Sailing, Canoeing, and Kayaking ll}t:l~,'l~Tl:g l~#lT~l: a#VTTUl:, u;wuJ ~ uue nde ............................. REGISTRATION FORM 2001 League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME: WWW. LMNC.ORG 3une lg-22, 2001 · Duluth, Minnesota Cancell~o~/Substitutlon Policy:. ffyou ~ ~ ~50~ ~) ~ ~ ~pHd ~ ~n b ~ e~ or ~ ~ 4:~0 p.~, J~ 1, 2~1. ~~o~ not ~ ~ phon~ ~ ~t no ~ ~ ~ ~c ~r ~c ~ d~ ~ ~on REGISTRATION OPTIONS/FIlS: ri Full Conference Re~i~rzKion f~7..., z. 20o0 El On-S'~ ~tiOn: Option f~f3: i-1 Youth Deleffate Registration [] Youth Debate Discounted l~i?~tion: [] A&tlt Ch~2erone Discounted R~.q~-adom DELEGATE REGISTRANT INFORMATION: YOUTH DELEGATE REGISTRANT INFORMATION: Tale Slate Daytime phone ( C~ty' or or~'~a~°n .. State Zip Zip MINNESOTA WOMEN IN CITY GOVERNMENT (MWCG): [] I wz~ ~___,:te~_ the M~CG luncheon on Wednesday; June 20 (held during the E.du~ima' Lun~mn). (']7x~/.r ~ ~_,~__,'~qandfief~r ~ Am~-bem.) FAMILY & GUEST REGISTRATION/TICKETS: Family & Guest Meal & EventTidmtm ~ Edu, bi~ Luaclu:~ ticket(s) @ $1z ~ Wednesday Cky N'~ht at Gmtt r~,~,~luad~m ck.L-.t(d @ S14 ad~ •Adult 0 Ci~kl •Adult 0 Ch'kl Family and Guest Re~m~tiom T~a~ b no ~e R)r Grail7 membczs or guests to attend conference ses3k)ns, bu.t mca] I:~ckets must be tL:L--t(s) @,Sill ~ Purchm Moonlight tk:k~s) @ $30 ach Crube tickets below SPECIAL EVENT--TUESDAY EVENING LAKE SUPERIOR MOONLIGHT CRUISE: [] ]~,cm:__ q~otb) on the ! ~1,; Superior Moonlight Cruise on June 19. I will indud~ In additional f~ of $7 per pusom I unde~'und Iht seating is ~ and is on a rust-come, first-s~raxl ~ PAYNENT INFORMATION: 0 Check end__~,.a__ parable to [] C~tr voucher or pmduse order TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $ League o£ML, mcmca Cities cncl~lease bill cbc dc), M,,,tl form with payment to: LcaGuc of M~m~ tides, Fu~ncc ~t--AC. 145 Unimsity Avenuc West, St. Pad, MN 55103-2044 form to: {651) 281-1296. Aim: Rc~ Edckson .' REGISTRATION INFORMATION 3 REGISTRATION OPTIONS: .advance Reglstratlom $295 (thr~gh Ju~ I, 2001) On-Site Registzatlom $321 2 BtG cHOtCES: Wed -day Only Registration orThursdzy-OnlY Reestrau°n Reghtmloa ~ · Admisfioa to all confezcnce ~ions, indudi~ - Keyno~, City Iuues Forum, Concurrem ~nd Spechl Interm't Sessions o Rdmiuion to Cities' F_.rposldoa 2001, inducting: - F. ztfibiror Luncheon - Exhibitor Reception and Door Prize Aw-atds · AdmL~;~n to all conference networking events, indudlng: - LMC Bayfront Blues &: Cruise -- City Night atThe Gre~t - Ma>,om' Assochdon Luncheon and LMC Annual Meeting - LMC Reception & Avmxds Banquet - City,s,~:bie~ement Awaxds - Frick>, Community Breakf~ · 'Your relOmu~ fit DOES NOT include ,md bls~ ~t r~ DECC Res,rain Advance Registration: $180 (threulh June 1, 2001) On-site Registration: $195 (~fu~ /u~ ~, 2o00 · · · '.e *. Coming Thut~y onl~ He~e'a ~d~t ~u'll ~ * ~ion to Cifi~' ~ifion 2001 ~, Ju~ 20) · ~ibitor ~ MWCG Lun~ · ~ibitor ~ption ~d D~r P~ A~ (m~ be p~t ~ ~n) O~ni~ ~o~ We~ay ~n~nt ~iom ~C Ba~ont Blu~ ~ Ci~ Ni~t at ~ Gr~t ~ YOUTH DELEGATE REGISTRATION Youth Delegate Discounted Rel%tratlon Fee $3S Adult Chaperone Discounted Reghtratlon Fee: $3S · Youth ddegates must be 14-18 yeah old. · Youth ddegates are wdcome at all conference sessions! · Youth rid,gates must be aceompa. nied by an adult chaperone at all conference activities. A chaperone is any responsible adult not otherwise ' registered for the conference. · Registration fees are reduced for youth delegates and chaperones. Chaperone discount does not appl>, to city elected or administrative officials. · Parents or guardians may be required to sign a liability waiver for youth delegates engaging in specific group activities. IC--~;btAtloa ~ includes · Admission to all conference sessions and activities · Most meals are provided ' IC--ght~tion Fee does not include · Hotel, transportation, lake Superior Moonlight Cruise, and some meals 3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER: ' ~1 Register online anytime: ' --O vnm~lmnc, org Hall completed reglstrat~on form to: League of Minnesota Cid= Finance Dept.--AC 145 University Ave. Wen St. Paul, MN 55105-2044 Fax completed registration form to: Rebeoca Efickson at (651) 281-1296 Conference Locattom Duluth Entertainment Convention Centex, 350 Haxbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802-2698. Phone.. (800) 628-8385. Spechl Needs: · ' if you have special clietarr needs (vegetarian, kosher, etc.), please attach a writtma description to the Registration Form. - If you ar rout guest are disabled and require special services or transportation, pi,am amr. h a written description to the Registration Form. To City Staff and Elected Officials: Ifyou ate a s-taffor elected official ,fa ci~ you must rqgis'ter as a Delegate rather than att,mt as a spouse., family metal:re', ar guest PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTANO Cancellation/Substitution Policy: If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute. Ifyou cannot send a substitute, a cancellation fee ($75for Full Conftrrnce $50./br One. Day) will be applied if written cancellation is fa.xed, e-mailed or postmarked by 4:30 p.m., June 1, 2001. Cancellations not accepted by phone. We regret that no refunds will be made after June 1, 2001. If your registration was paid, LMC will refund the balance. If your registration was not paid yet, LMC will bill >'our dry for the balance due. Fax canctllation notice to Fkbecca Erickson at (651) 281-1296, e-mail to rerickso@lmnc, org, or mail to: League of'Minnesota Cities, Arm: Rtbecca Erickson, 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044. INFORMATION II HOUSING 2001 League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference RESERVE YOUR HOUSING ONLINE ANYTIME: WWW. LMNC.ORG How to re~rve your housing · All hotd reservations must be made using the form below and submitted m thc Duluth Convention and W~sitors Bureau by online at W~v'-lmnc.otg or by' fax or maiL No telephone r=em~om will be accepted. · Reservations must be guaranteed by' providing a depmit of'one night's rental with a major credit · An acknowledgment will be sent to the individual requesting thc room(s); confirmation will follow flora thc hoteL Housing deadlines · Reservations must be received by 1VIzy' :2001. After this date, reservations may' be made directly' with the hotel of?our choice. · Reservations will be made on a first-come, first- served basis based on the send date (online and f~x) or on the postmark (mail) date of your housing request. Priority for reservations with thc same send/postmark date will be determined by' a random drawing. Housing changes/cancellations · Ail changes and cancellations must be handled through thc Housing Bureau by' calling 1-800- 438-5884, ext. 109, byMa¥ 15, 2001. After this da~ all housing changes and cancellations must be made direcdy _with thc hotel. _. · 3une 19-22, 2001 ·Du[uth, Minnesota Hotel Information and Rates 16ttts lifted here do not include an additional 15% lodging t~x ?er room Ra~ litted may be higher with m,o or more people per roo~ B~t Western ~termBert~r Familits $72 standard room $82 lake view balcony mom and mite CohOrt Sultes--Camd Park $114 city view suite $124 lake view suite Hampton !n n-.-Cana/Par~ $114 city view Mite $124 lake view suite Hawthorn Suite~-Cana/Park $94 studio suite $100 studio king $110 one-bedroom king $154 whirlpool king Holiday I.. Hotd and 5ulte~--On tht $1ywalk $84 standard room $109 suite Inn on ~ Supedor'-Canal Park $80 standard room ~n Hotd Harborview--On the $tywa/k $84 standazd room - HOUSING RESERVATION FORM--2001 LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 'llde CiO' or o~anlzafion Addr=s mm Hall or fax thls completed form by Nay I 5, 2001 to: Duluth Convention and W~tors Bun:au LMC Annual Conference Housing Endion Smion 100 Lake PLzce Ddve Duluth, MN 55802-2326 Special houdng renuese 1fyou have spec~ needs, please amch a written d=cription to d~ housing Retaln a co~ of this ~unn ~or your records. CiO' State Zip Work phone ( ) Home phone ( ) Room Re~erv~tion Information: T~ nmb of ~m ~ YorN YorN HoMI R~on ~ n~ ~on ~ mm m mm m mmm m mmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm~ Tues Tues Tues Weds Weds Weds Weds Weds Thurs Thurs Fri Sat Sat Sat Apr 3 Apr 3 Apr 3 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 7 Apr 7 1:02 PM 6:08 PM 9:38 PM 5:30 AM 1:09 PM 3:09 PM 8:24 PM 11:06 PM 3:56 PM 11:43 PM 6:41 PM 8:26 AM 10:20 AM 7:23 PM CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE/RESCUE WEEK OF APRIL 2, APRIL 8-2001 Lake Drive West Galpin Boulevard Audubon Road Pauly Drive West 78th Street Hazeltine Boulevard Pima Lane Chan View West 76th Street Lakeview Road East Smell of gas Wood chip fire Person's hand caught in conveyor Medical - possible heart, cancelled enroute Medical - possible diabetic reaction Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Medical - possible stroke Medical - person fainted Carbon Monoxide alarm, unfounded Medical - unknown problem, cancelled Melody Hill Rd & Galpin Blvd Smell of smoke in the area Powers Place Natural gas leak Highway 41 & 82nd Street Car accident with injuries Lyman Court Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Mon Apr9 10:50AM Mon Apr9 l:55PM Mon Apr9 2:18PM Mon Apr9 5!56 PM Mon Apr 9 7:05 PM Mon Apr9 7:45 PM ' Tues Apr 10 0:37 AM Tues :'Apr 10 3:22 PM Weds Aprll 5:51AM Weds Aprll 9:20 PM Thurs Apr 12 4:22 PM Thurs Apr 12 5:00 PM Thurs Apr 12 6:04 PM Fri Apr 13 11:39 AM- Sat Apr 14 0:06 AM Sat 'Apr 14 11:33 AM Sun Apr 15 4:02 PM CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE/RESCUE WEEK OF APRIL 9 - APRIL 15, 2001 Sommergate Heidi Lane Flamingo Drive Excelsior Fire Dept Dakota Highway 212 Santa Vera Drive Park Court Sierra Trail Walnut Curve Sunnyvale Drive Highway 101 & Highway 5 Great Plains Boulevard Lake Drive East Lake Susan Hills Drive Chaska Fire Dept Chanhassen Road Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Medical - diabetic reaction Mutual Aid - standby Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Possible fire - unfounded Unknown medical Medical- seizures Medical - person fell Smell of smoke Medical - allergic reaction Car accident with injuries Medical - dislocated hip Medical - person feeling faint Medical - chest pains Mutual aid - standby Medical - possible heart Thomas J. Campbell Roger N. Knutson Thomas M. Scott Elliott B. Knetsch Joel ]. Jamnik Andrea McDowell Poehler Matthew K. Brokl* *Also gaensed in CAMPBELL KNUTSON Professional Association ~"7.~ Attomeys at Law FY I (651) 452-5000 Fax (651) 452-5550 John F. Kelly Matthew J. Foli Soren M. Mattick Marguerite M. McCarron Gina M. Brandt April 13, 2001 Mr. Phillip R. Krass Krass Monroe, P.A. Suite 1100 Southpoint Office Center 1650 West 82nd Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431-1447 Mark Halla and Don Halla, d/b/a Halla Nursery, Inc. vs. City of Chanhassen, et al. Court File No. C8-00-1010 Dear Mr. Krass: This letter will confirm the rescheduling of Don Halla's deposition from Monday, April 16th to Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. in'.our office." Best regards, TMS Enclosure Campbell Knutson Professional Association ]i'homas MY Scott " Client 2001 ClB'OFCHANHASSEN Suite 317 * Eagandale Office Center * 1380 Corporate Center Curve · Eagan, MN 55121 690 Crty Center Drive PO Box147 Chanhassen, Mim~ota 55317 Phone 952.937.1900 General Fax 952.937.5739 £~ueering Deparmeut Fax 952.93Z9152 Btdlding Depamnent Fax 952.934_2524 Web Ske uww. d. cbanh~'en, mn.us April 18, 2001 Ms. Deborah S. Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Lucas Igel Addition Dear Ms. Lloyd: In response to your letter of April 16, 2001 to Kathryn Aanenson, I have enclosed a letter we sent to an individual regarding the requirement to demolish the existing house on the property at 7303 Laredo Drive. Additionally, we have verbally advised Mr. Igel about these requirements. If you have additional questions or I can be of further assistance, please write or call me at (952) 937-1900 extension 141. Sincerely, Robert Generous, AICP Senior Planner Enclosure c: Council Correspondence Packet ~gD G~ Ceratr Drive .1~0 B= 147 Chan~ Minues~ 55317 95Z 93ZI g~ .~52.937.9152 352.934252=4 April 13, 2001 Mr. John Longstreet 6650 Hopi Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Lucas Igel Addition Dear Mr. Longstreet: I am writing to clarify one of the conditions of approval for the preliminary plat for the Lucas Igel Addition: 8. "A demolition permit must be obtained before demolishing the existing building. The existing building must be demolished prior to reC. ording the final plat." The plat was originally propoSed remOving the existing house and building two new hoUses within the plat. Given this scenario, the lot line dividing the proposed parcels was approved without reference to the existing structure2 City ordinance requires a minimum'30-foot setback from the new lot line for structures. The city cannot approve a subdivision that creates a nonconforming structure.. If the house is to remain, either this lot line would need to be revised, which would require that the subdivision go through the preliminary platting process including a'~ublic hearing once again, or city council can approve, as part of the f'mal platting process, an amendment to the conditions of approval that would specify that only the portion of the structure that does not meet the required setback from the new lot line be demolished, i.e., the garage, and a new garage be constructed that complies with all setback requirements. A portion of the existing house does not meet the minimum 75-foot setback from the ordinary high water elevation. The existing house is, therefore, nonconforming. However, based on discussion with the City Attorney, approval of the subdivision permitting the keeping of the existing house would not expand or intensify the nonconformity, and therefore, could be approved by City Council with the previously mentioned amendment to the conditions of approval. Section 20-72 (a) of the city code states, "There shall be no expansion, intensification, replacement, structural change, or relocation of any nonconforming use or nonconforming structure except to lessen or eliminate the nonconformity. Additionally, section 20-72 Co) states in part that, "If a setback of a dwelling is Mr. John Longstreet April 13, 2001 Page 2 nonconforming, no additions may be added to the nonconforming side of the building unless the addition meets setback requirements." If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact me at (952) 937-1900 extension 141. Sincerely, Robert Generous, AICP Senior Planner April 16, 2001 Deborah S. Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive Chanhassen, Mn 55317 l ' 2001 Kathryn Aanenson ' Planning Director City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Igel Subdivision - 7303 Laredo Drive Dear Kate: This letter is being sent to advise you that the Igel property has advertised "For Sale". I doubt that it usually is necessary for your department to keep up-to-date with such transactions, but with the controversy that has already transpired surrounding this property, I felt it important to advise you and to assure that Staff is accurately responding to any inquires from potential buyers. The Staff Report - Preliminary Plat Approval - for the stacked lot approved by City Council on 3/12/01 specified: Summary of Request: Request for subdivision approval to create two lots, one 21,7.52 Square 'feet and the other 25,749 square feet. These parcels shall be accessed via a shared driveway. The existing house on the site will be razed to accommodate one of the two new houses. // .. Additionally approval was subject to conditions including: " 8. A demolition permit must be obtained before demolishing the existing building. The existing building must be demolished prior to recording the final plat. I am emphasizing the underlined and bolded information because of the manner in which the Igel's have listed the property for sale. There may be confusion from potential buyers and it is important that the City Staff accurately disclose all conditions (including the above) which were recommended to subdivide this property. Sincerely, ~. ~~~4~~ Cc: Scott Botcher l jansen @ci.chanhassen.mn.us slabatt@ci.chanhassen.mn.us cpeterson @ci.chanhassen.mn.us bayotte@ci.chanhassen.mn.us mkroskin @ci.chanhassen.mn.us Chanlmssen Senior Center Program Ideas Updated April 9, 2001 Monday, Apn'l 169 - Guest Speaker - Men' s Club will have a guest Master Gardener speaking on priming from 9:30-10:30. W'dl be very educational! Thursday, Apri 199- Old Log Theatre-"Caught in the Net"- leaving from Senior Center at 10:40-car-pooling Cost is $23.50 that includes the show and lunch. Deadline is April 11th Join Us!! Friday, April 209- Switzerland Travel Show from 10:00-11:00 Come and hear aH about this exciting fall trip!! $at~, April 2 lt- Saturday Special- enjoy a fabulous meal by Frankles and amazing show by '~lagic with a 1Wrssion" $9.50. I wonder what punch creation RacheHe w~l come up with this time?? v~rfll she have games.or chocolate to guess?? Deadline April 169. Smutay, Apri 22aa- CHAN-O-Laires performing in BumsviHe- see bulletin board for details.- Wedne~y, Apri 259- Our Town - Cost is only $1.00 and need to register with RacheHe by Tuesday, Apri 24~-. This play is brought to us by Chaska High School. We will car pool over there leaving at 3:00p.m .~ - .°. Monday, Apri 309 - Guest Speaker - Beth Ho 'li~ - Crime Prevention Specialist will be giving a presentation fi'om 10:00-11:00 a.m. on a variety of_senior issues. Friday, May 49- Granny- at Mayer F'me Arts Center- $23.00 includes show and uans~ortation - lunch is on your own at Islaudview Co. Club Deadline is Monday, April 23~. Sunday, May 69 - FashiOn Show- Spring Fashion Show by Bette Leu with our very own Chanhassen models! Cost is $5.50 and the Deadline is April 27th. Fashion Show w~l be at 1:30 with Dessert/coffee at~erwards. If you would like to invite your daughters or your neighbors feel i~ee. Would love to meet thenx Just remember they need to sign up wi& us at the senior center by Apri 27~. Monday, May 7~ - Landmark Brewery Trip - Cost is $2'00. we have drivers aH set up just ~eed.25 men to make this trip a go. Tell your friends! We ~ eat at DiGidio's (RacheHe has the menu). Deadline is Wedne~y, May 2"a~g Senior Center at 9:1Sa. re. and returning early aRemoon. Monday, May 149- Antique Road Show- Laverne Liepold- 9:00-11:00 a.m_ - Come to the Senior Center this morning and get your antique priced by Laverne Liepold. Pre-registration at the Senior Center office is a MUST - Open to 45 people. Friday, May 189- Senior Picnic Lake Ann - games, great food, and entertainment w~l all be set for the Picnic from 1.1:30-2:30. Plan to be part ofthis great fun and loads of other activities /danned by the Senior Awareness Month Committee. Monday, May 21't- Guest Speaker- Men's Club wffi have a Jan Larranga author of Dead Farmer's Almanac coming to spealc We are so fortunate! Sunday, June 3~a- Your's Truly GI Joe - Fogey Follies is putting on this tremendous show for us to enjoy at the Howard Corm Theatre. Cost is $24.00 for transportation and show. We will leave aI 11:30- we will not be stopping for lunch. Deadline is May 18~. Thmsday, June 7~ - Ford Plant Tour - Our tran~ortation will leave at 10:00 to head over to St. Patti. A guided tour will take us through the Ford Plant and then we will lunch on our own at the Old Country Buffet. Arrive home about 2:00. The cost for this trip is $11.50. This was the only dayin June that I could get a 11:00 tour so come along with us- It must be a great tour! Friday, June 8~ - Wabasha Trip - This is an exciting day trip you won't want to miss. Rachelle has planned great places for you to see on this nice ~mmer day! We will first go to the Eagle Cen~ in Wabasha where they will give us an educational presentation about bald eagles with one present at the time of the show. We ~ then have a delicious lunch at the Anderson House with a little shopping time afterwards in DT Wabasha - It is next off to the Arrowhead Blut~ Ex,'bit and Musem and then we will end our day at the Lark Toy Store where we will see their homemade carousel This is the largest specialty toy store in the country. Cost is $40.00 which includes transportation, lunch and admission costs. This will be a definite be a highlight of year 2001 for you! Saturday, iIune 9~ Saturday Special- wonderful food and en~tertainment will be arranged for you at a minimal cost. Friday, June 22nd- Senior Expo- Mayer Lutheran High School Cost is $15.00, which includes Jack Greene concert, transportation, ham dinner, workshop session and extu'bits. Xgednesday, June 27~- Fort Snelling Trip- Come and enjoy seeing this reconstructed 1820's US Army Base. We will have the opportunity to see the cannon drill and a movie about the history of Fort Shelling. Box lunch wtql be ready for you prepared by Millle's Dell Price for transpoxtation, lunch and admission will be $23.00. Deadline is June l0th. Weda~y, July 18t~ - My Fair Lady- Ch_anhassen Dinner Theatre brings you this great opportunity to see My Fair Lady. Cost is $34.00, which includes show, and transportation and the ~e~__rlrme is June 29z. We will meet at the dinner theatre at 11:00. Sunday, July 22~a- W'flder Pageant in Walnut Grove- we w;31 be staying at Jackpot Junction so you will have gambling time too! This pageant is in the evening and one you will want to come along More details will be arriving... League of Minnesota Cities Cities promoting excellence 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 281-1200 ° (800) 925-1122 TDD (651) 281-1290 LMC Fax: (651) 281-1299 ° LMCIT Fax: (651) 281-1298 Web Site: http://www.lmnc.org MEMORANDUM RECEIVED 1 i 2001 Ci'I-Y L)~ C~.i-qH^$$F..N TO: FROM: Tax Increment Financing task force members Andrea B. Stearns,~)~ Intergovernmental Relations Representative DATE: April 10, 2001 S.F. 1798 amendment Enclosed please find for your perusal a copy of an amendment.that was adopted last night during the Senate Property Tax Budget Division's hearing on Senate Files 73 and 1798. After Senator Scheid presented S.F. 1798, Senator Kieflin offered this amendment. Essentially, the amendment removes TIF oversight authority from the OSA and transfers it back to the Commissioner of Revenue with an independent audit requirement. The amendment also makes changes to the underlying bill which are largely consistent with the amended version of the House companion. Finally, the amendment would repeal the statutes providing for the TIF enforcement deduction and the attorney general authority. A number of legislators shared examples in which their cities had encountered difficulties with the Office of the State Auditor and their TIF oversight authority. Bill Connors, Director of the OSA's TIF Division, stated that the OSA never requested TIF oversight authority but that he did not know whether the OSA would support, oppose, or remain neutral on the proposal. The League of Minnesota Cities provided general testimony on Senate Files 65, 73, and 1798 on behalf of AMM, CGMC, EDAM, MN-NAHRO, and Minnesota Solutions. Steve O'Malley, Bumsville Deputy City Manager, testified on behalf of the City of Burnsville and MLC as to the impacts that the legislation would have on his city. Please feel free to contact me with any reactions to the amendment that you might have. You might also consider contacting your legislators on this issue. I can be reached at 651.281.1258 or stearns~,lmnc.org. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER 04/09/01 [COUNSEL ] JZS SCS1798A-2 1 Senator ..... moves to amend S.F. No. 1798 as follows: 2 Page 1, after line 7, insert: 3 "Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 469.175, is 4 amended by adding a subdivision to read: 5 Subd. 4a. [FILING PLAN WITH STATE.] (a) The authority must 6 file a copy of the tax increment financing plan and amendments 7 to the plan with the commissioner of revenue. The authority 8 must also file a copy of the development plan or the project 9 plan for the project area with the commissioner of revenue. 10 (b) Filing under this subdivision must be made within 60 11 days after the latest of: 12 (1) the filing of the request for certification of the 13 district; 14 (2) apDroval of the plan by the municipality; or 15 (3) adoption of the Dlan by the authority. 16 [EFFECTIVE DATE.] This section is effective for plans and 17 amendments approved after July 1, 2000. 18 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 469.~175, 19 subdivision 5, is amended to read: 20 Subd. 5. [ANNUAL DISCLOSURE.] An annual statemen~ showing 21 for each district the information required to be reported under 22 subdivision 6, paragraph (c), clauses (1), (2), (3), (il), (12), 23 (20), and (21); the amounts of tax increment received and 24 expended in the reporting period; and any additional information 25 the authority deems necessary must be published in a newspaper 26 of general circulation in the municipality that approved the tax 27 increment financing plan. The annual statement must inform 28 readers that additional information regarding each district may · 29 be obtained from the authority, and must explain how the 30 additional information may be requested. The authority must 31 publish the annual statement for a year no later than August 15 32 of the next year. The authority must identify the newspaper of 33 general circulation in the municipality to which the annual 34 statement has been or will be submitted for publication and 35 provide a copy of the annual statement to the county baard, the 36 county auditor, the school board, the s~a~-au~ commissioner 04/09/01 [COUNSEL ] JZS SCS1798A-2 1 of revenue, and, if the authority is other than the 2 municipality, the governing body of the' municipality on or 3 before August i of the year in which the statement must be 4 published. 5 The disclosure requirements'imposed by this subdivision 6 apply to districts certified before, on, or after August l, 1979. 7 Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 469.175, 8 subdivision 6, is amended to read: 9 Subd. 6. [ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTING.] (a) The state 10 auditor shall develop a uniform system of accounting and 11 financial reporting for tax increment financing districts. The 12 system of accounting and financial reporting shall, as nearly as 13 possible: 14 (1) provide for full disclosure of the sources and uses of 15 public funds in the district; 16 (2) permit comparison and reconciliation with the affected 17 local government's accounts and financial reports; 18 (3) permit auditing of the funds expended on behalf of a 19 district, including a single district that is part of a ,. 20 multidistrict project'or that is funded in part or whole through 21 the use of a development account funded with tax increments from 22 other districts or with other public money; 23 (4) be consistent with generally accepted accounting 24 principles° 25 (b) The authority must annually submit to the 26 commissioner of revenue a financial report in compliance with 27 paragraph (a) that has been audited by an independent auditor. 28 Copies of the report must also be'provided to the county auditor 29 and to the governing body of the municipality, if the authority 30 is not the municipality. To the extent necessary to permit 31 compliance with the requirement of financial reporting, the 32 county and any other appropriate local government unit or 33 private entity must provide the necessarY records or information 34 to the authority or the s~a~e-~%~ commissioner of revenue as 35 provided by the system of accounting and financial reporting 36 developed pursuant to paragraph (a). The authority must submit 04/09/01 [COUNSEL ] JZS SCS1798A-2 1 the annual report for a year on or before August 1 of the next 2 year. 3 (c) The annual financial report must also include the 4 following items: 5 (1) the original net tax capacity of the district and any 6 subdistrict under section 469.177, subdivision 1; 7 (2) the net tax capacity for the reporting period of the 8 district and any subdistrict; 9 (3) the captured net tax capacity of the district; 10 (4) any fiscal disparity deduction from the captured net 11 tax capacity under section 469.177, subdivision 3; 12 (5) the captured net tax capacity retained for tax 13 increment financing under section 469.177, 'subdivision 2r-- 14 paragraph (a), clause (1); 15 (6) any captured net tax capacity distributed among 16 affected taxing districts under section 4691177, subdivision 2, 17 paragraph (a), clause (2); -- 18 (7) the type of district; . 19 (8) the date the muhicipality approved the tax increment 20 financing plan and the date of approval of any modification of 21 the tax increment financing plan, the approval of which requires 22 notice, discussion, a public hearing, and findings under 23 subdivision 4, paragraph (a); 24 (9) the date the authority first requested certification of 25 the original net tax capacity of the district and the 'date'of 26 the request for certification regarding any parcel added to the 27 district; 28 (10) the date the county auditor first certified the 29 original net tax capacity of the district and the date of 30 certification of the original net tax capacity of any parcel 31 added to the district; 32 (11) the month and year in which the authority has received 33 or anticipates it will receive the first increment from the 34 district; 35 (12) the date the district must be decertified; 36 (13) for the reporting period'and prior years of the 04/09/01 [COUNSEL ] JZS SCS1798A-2 1 district, the actual amount received from, at least, the 2 following categories: 3 (i) tax increments paid by the captured net tax capacity 4 retained for tax increment financing under section 469.177, 5 subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (1), but excluding any 6 excess taxes; 7' (ii) tax increments that are interest or other investment 8 earnings on or from tax increments; 9 (iii) tax increments that are proceeds from the sale or 10 lease of property, tangible or intangible, purchased by the 11 authority with tax increments; 12 (iv) tax increments that are repayments of loans or other _. 13 advances made by the authority with tax increments; 14 (v) bond or loan proceeds; 15 (vi) special assessments; 16 (vii) grants; and 17 (viii) transfers from funds not exclusivelY associated with 18 the district; 19 (14) for the reporting period and for the prior years of 20 the district, the amount budgeted under the tax increment 21 financing plan, and the actual amount expended for, at least, 22 the following categories: 23 (i) acquisition of land and buildings through condemnation 24 or purchase; 25 (ii) site improvements or preparation costs; 26 (iii) installation of public utilities, parking facilities, 27 streets, roads, sidewalks, or other similar public improvements; 28 (iv) administrative costs, including the allocated cost of 29 the authority; 30 (v) public park facilities, facilities for social, 31 recreational, or conference purposes, or other similar public 32 improvements; and 33 (vi) transfers to funds not exclusively associated with the 34 district; 35 (15) for properties sold to developers, the total cost of 36 the property to the authority and the price paid by the 04/09/01 [COUNSEL ] JZS SCS1798A-2 1 developer; 2 (16) the amount of any payments and the value of any 3 in-kind benefits, such as physical improvements and the use of 4 building space, that are paid or financed with tax increments 5 and are provided to another governmental unit other than the 6 municipality during the reporting period; 7 (17) the amount of any payments for activities and 8 improvements located outside of the district that are paid for 9 or financed with tax increments; 10 (18) the amount of payments of principal and interest that 11 are made during the reporting period on any nondefeased: 12 (i) general obligation tax increment financing bonds; 13 (ii) other tax in~rement financing bonds; and 14 (iii) notes and pay-as-you-go contracts; 15 (19) the principal amount, at the end of the reporting 16 period, of any nondefeased: 17 (i) general obligation tax increment financing bonds; · 18 (ii) other tax increment financing bonds; and 19 (iii) notes and pay-as-you-go contracts; 20 21 due for the current calendar year on any nondefeased: 22 (i) general obligation tax increment financing bonds; 23 (ii) other tax increment financing bonds; and 24 (iii) notes and pay-as-you-go contracts; 25 (21) if the fiscal disparities contribution under chapter 26 276A or 473F for the district is computed under section 469.177, 27 subdivision 3, paragraph (a), the amount of increased property 28 taxes imposed on other properties in the municipality that 29 approved the tax increment financing plan as a result of the 30 fiscal disparities contribution; and 31 (22) whether the tax increment financing plan or other 32 governing document permits increment revenues to be expended: 33 (i) to pay bonds, the proceeds of which were or may be 34 expended on activities outside of the district; 35 (ii) for deposit into a common bond f~nd from which money 36 may be expended on activities located outside of the.district; (20) the amount of principal and interest payment~ that are 04/09/01 [COUNSEL ] JZS SCS1798A-2 i or 2 (iii) to otherwise finance activities located outside of 3 the tax increment financing district~-a~ 5 ~e~e. 6 (d) The commissioner of revenue shall prescribe the method 7 of calculating the increased property taxes under paragraph (c), 8 clause (21), and the form of the statement disclosing this 9 information on the annual statement under subdivision 5. 10 (e) The reporting requirements imposed by this subdivision 11 apply to districts certified before, on, and after August 1, 12 1979. 13 Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 469.175, 14 subdivision 6b, is amended to read: 15 Subd. 6b. [DURATION OF DISCLOSURE AND REPORTING 16 REQUIREMENTS.] The disclosure and reporting requirements imposed 17 by subdivisions 57 an__d 67-a~6~ apply with respect to a tax 18 increment financing district beginning with the annual . 19 disclosure and reports for the .~ear in which the Original net · 20 tax capacity of the district was certified and ending with the 21 annual disclosure and reports for the year in which both of the 22 following events have occurred: 23 (1) decertification of the district; and 24 (2) expenditure or return to the county auditor of all 25 remaining revenues derived from tax increments paid by 26 properties in the district." 27 Page 1, line 10, delete everything after "(a}" 28 Page 1, delete lines 11 to 14, and insert "For a district 29 for which the request for certification was made before May 1, 30 1990, expenditures are made for permitted project costs under 31 section 469.176, subdivision 4, only if the amounts are spent 32 within the time limits provided by subdivision 3, clause (a) (1) 33 ~hrough clause (a) (5). For purposes of applying the provisions 34 of subdivision 3, the date of certification of a district for 35 which the request for certification was made before May 1, 1990,' 36 is deemed to be July 1, 2001. After July 1, 2006, the district 04/09/01 [COUNSEL ] JZS SCS1798A-2 1 is subject to the provisions of subdivision 4." 2 Page 1, delete lines 20 to 22 and insert: 3 "(3) a soils condition district or a redevelopment 4 district, authorized by a special law that requires increments 5 from the district to be spent only on: 6 (i) activities within the district; or 7 (ii) bonds issued before or binding contracts entered into 8 before passage of the special legislation '(and bonds issued to 9 refund them); or 10 (iii) administrative expenses." 11 Pages 1 and 2, delete section 2 and insert: 12 "Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 469.1771, 13 subdivision 1, is amended to read: 14 Subdivision 1. [ENFORCEMENT.] (a) The owner of taxable 15 property located in the city, town, school district, or county 16 in which the tax increment financing district is located may 17 bring suit for equitable relief or for damages, as provided in 18 subdivisions 2, 3, and 4, arising out of a failure of a 19 municipality or authority to comply with the provisions of 20 sections 469.174 to 469.179, or related provisions of this 21 chapter. The prevailing party in a suit filed under the 22 preceding sentence is entitled to costs, including reasonable 23 attorney fees. 26 no~eT-ehe-sea~e-aud~eo~-may-eMam~ne-e~-a~d~e-a~eun~s-an~ 28 32 a~o~mey= The county attorney may' bring an action to enforce 33 the provisions of sections 469.174 to 469.179 or related 34 provisions of this chapter?-~o~-ma~ee~s-me~e=~e~-by-ehe-s~aee 35 a~%e~-e~ on behalf of the county. 04/09/01 [COUNSEL ] JZS SCS1798A-2 1 ~-~h~-a~-a~-w~h~-~-m~hs-a~e~-~eee~-~-~he 11 m~s~-s~a~e-wheehe~-ehe-m~&e~Da~y-aeeeD%sT-&m-wh~e-e~-pa~7 o. 15 ~esponses'~%-~eee~es-Hn~e~-%h&s-see~&~n-am~-sem~-~he-s~mma~y 26 32 33 sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 469.1771, 34 subdivision 2a, is amended to read: 35 Subd. 2a. [SUSPENSION OF DISTRIBUTION OF TAX INCREMENT.] 36 (a) If an authority fails to make a disclosure or to submit a 04/09/01 [COUNSEL ] JZS SCS1798A-2 I report containing the information required by section 469.175, 2 subdivisions 5 and 6, regarding a tax increment financing 3 district within the time provided in section 469.175, 4 s6bdivisions 5 and 6, the s%a~e-au~ commissioner of revenue 5 shall mail to the authority a written notice that it or the 6. municipality has failed to make the required disclosure or to 7 submit a required report with respect to a particular district. The s~aee-au~e~ commissioner of revenue shall mail the notice 9 on or before the third Tuesday of August of the year in which - 10 the disclosure or report was required to be made or submitted. 11 The notice must describe the consequences of failing to disclose 12 or submit a report as provided in paragraph (b). If the seaee 13 au~%~ commissioner of revenue has not received a copy of a 14 disclosure or a report described in this paragraph on or before 15 the third Tuesday of November of the year in which the 16 disclosure or report was required to be made or submitted, the 17 state auditor shall mail a written notice to the county audit°r 18 to hold the distribution of tax increment from a particular 19 district. / . 20 (b) Upon receiving written notice from~the 21 commissioner of revenue to hold the distribution of tax 22 increment, the county auditor shall hold: 23 (1) 25 percent of the amount of tax increment that 24 otherwise would be distributed, if the distribution is made 25 after the third Friday in November but during the year in which 26 the disclosure or report was required to be made or submitted; 27 or 28 (2) 100 percent of the amount of tax increment that 29 otherwise would be distributed, if the distribution is made 30 after December 31 of the year in which the disclosure or report 31 was required to be made or submitted. 32 (c) Upon receiving the copy of the disclosure and all of 33 the reports described in paragraph (a) with respect to a 34 district regarding which the s~a%e-a~~ commissioner of 35 revenue has mailed to the county auditor a written notice to 36 hold distribution of tax' increment~ the 04/09/01 [COUNSEL ] JZS SCS1798A-2 1 commissioner of revenue shall mail to the county auditor a 2 written notice lifting the hold and authorizing the county 3 auditor to distribute to the authority or municipality any tax 4 increment that the county auditor had held pursuant to paragraph 5 (b). The s~a~e-a~e~ commissioner of revenue shall mail the 6 written notice required by this paragraph within five working 7 days after receiving the last outstanding item. The county 8 auditor shall distribute the tax increment to the authority or 9 municipality within 15 working days after receiving the written 10 notice required by this paragraph. 11 (d) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any interest 12 that accrues on tax increment while it is being held by the 13 county auditor pursuant to paragraph (b) is not tax increment 14 and may be retained by the county. 15 (e) For purposes of sections 469.176, subdivisions la to 16 lg, and 469.177, subdivision 11, tax increment being held by the 17 .'county auditor pursuant to paragraph (b) is considered 18 distributed to or received by the authority or municipality as 19 of the time that it would have been distributed or received but . 20 for paragraph (b) o 21 Sec° 9o [REPEALER.] 22 Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 469.177, subdivision 23 and 469.1771, subdivision 2b, are repealed." 24 Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal 25 references 26 Amend the title accordingly 10