Admin Section ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Correspondence to and from Clarice Coulter dated February 4 and 12, 1992.
Letter from William Crawford, MnDOT dated February 5, 1992.
Letter from the Chanhassen Bank dated February 7, 1992.
Letter from Charles Weaver, MWCC dated February 6,.1992.
Letter from Senior Community Services dated February 11, 1992.
Letter from Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received February 4, 1992.
Letter from Vern Peterson, AMM dated January 28, 1992.
Letter from Southwest Metro Transit dated February 13, 1992.
Memo from Scott Harr dated February 14, 1992.
Letter from Donald Slater, League of Minnesota Cities dated February 10, 1992.
Thank you note to Jerry Ruegemer.
Thank you note to Don Chmiel from Helen Merchant.
Letter from Dave Johnson dated February 15, 1992.
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0°4 ` 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
February 12, 1992
Ms. Clarice Coulter
Apt. 214
1224 Shakopee Avenue E.
Shakopee, MN 55379
Dear Clarice:
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Mayor Chmiel has shared your letter of February 4, 1992, with me and has asked that I
respond. Both the Mayor and myself agree that Coulter Drive should not be eliminated.
The latest plan retains Coulter Drive, albeit being moved from the south edge of City Hall
to the north. The new location will allow the city to focus the front door off of the new
roadway as well as to have it serve as the primary access for the three parking lots serving
the recreational /administrative components. Again, we are BA proposing to eliminate
Coulter Drive.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
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City Manager
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always a pleasure listening to Gene talk about the "old days in Chan". We wish you
the best.
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Reply to .
February 5, 1992 Telephone No. 296 -3005
Mr. Charles D. Folch, P.E.
City Engineer of Chanhassen •
690 Coulter Drive
P. O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mr. Folch:
Thank you for your letters to Commissioner James Denn, Edwin Cohoon, Darryl Durgin,
and F. C. Marshall on behalf of the City of Chanhassen supporting the proposed Trunk
Highway 212 project.
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As you indicated, when the 1996 -97 construction program was developed, the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (Mn /DOT) was not aware that Congress would authorize
$8.7 million toward this specific project. We are reviewing the proposed construction
program in relation to the new Federal Transportation Act recently enacted by Congress,
particularly in light of the "demonstration projects ", additional resources and state funds
needed to support the federal monies being made available to us. Amendments to the
program may very well be possible.
Your strong support and "partnership" effort on this project is greatly appreciated. We
look forward to a continued good working relationship with your city.
Sincerely,
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Commissioner James N. Denn •
Edwin H. Cohoon ENGINEERING HEAT
Darryl Durgin
F. C. Marshall
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February 7, 1992
Don Ashworth
Jean Meuwissen
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Don and Jean:
The purpose of this letter is to give you - one of our best customers - an
update about your bank. It has been awhile since we have done this, so we have a
number of things to tell you about.
These days, the first question many of our customers ask us is: "How is the
bank doing ?" The short answer is that earnings, business and consumer loans, and
core deposits are increasing. And, we are continuing to work hard to meet the needs
of our customers and community and to serve them even better.
Our 1991 earnings were considerably better than 1990, but not up to the
standards we have set for ourselves. We made great progress in taking care of some
of our most troubled loans. That effort cost us much time and expense, but the
problems are now behind us. And, it frees -up time for us to work more productively
with our existing customers and prospects.
Our year -end "tier one" capital ratio was 12.16 %, up from 1133% at year -end
1990. This is the basic ratio our regulators view for a quick snapshot of the bank.
(Their guideline for a bank our size is 7.25 %.)
Speaking of regulators, the FDIC conducted one of their regular examinations
of the bank in early spring. The examination went well and we had no
disagreements over the FDIC's assessment of the bank. In fact, we were particularly
pleased with their comments about our lending staff's work in building a solid
portfolio.
Despite the recession in the country and our metropolitan area, we experienced
strong demand for business related loans. Business loans grew by 27% during 1991.
Many of our mortgage loan customers benefitted from the dramatic decline in
mortgage rates by refinancing their home loans to obtain lower interest rates and
payments. If a refinance is of interest to you, Dave Amundson, our real esEafe =L ;VLJ
lender, will be happy to answer your questions.
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600 West 78th Street • Chanhassen, MN 55317 • (612) 937 -BANK CITY OF CHANHR3, L!k
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While new car sales were at their lowest level in many years, we saw a
favorable 7% growth in our consumer loan business. Our very low rates on
automobile loans attracted many new customers who came to us to reduce their car
payments through refinancing. Ramona Kahlow, one of our consumer lenders, can
answer questions you may have about your own or a family member's automobile
financing.
Our "core deposits" - deposits from businesses and individuals - grew at a very
nice 6.5% rate in 1991. We believe that the continued growth of the Chanhassen
area (though slower than the hectic pace of 1988 -89) and our ability to pay fair rates
on our depositors' funds helped generate this growth.
We also have two new deposit products that are proving to be quite popular.
First, is the two year "Adjust -A- Rate" Certificate of Deposit (CD). It's flexible! Any
time during the life of your 24 month CD, you can upgrade your rate to our
prevailing 24 month CD rate. It's a one -time option - at the time of your choice.
The other new product is the "Easy Banking Plus" account which pays a
competitive rate of interest on deposits and entitles you to a number of free or
discounted services at the bank. Terry Cleberg and Thom Jones, our personal
bankers, can answer your questions about these new products.
Our last piece of news is that we are converting to a new data processing
system about June 1. Starting in early February, all of us will begin attending classes
and learning new skills and procedures in preparing for our move to this advanced
data processing system. There will be some changes that are designed to improve
our service to you. We will make sure you stay informed about our conversion to this
new reporting system.
If you have any questions or comments about items in this letter or other
things you would like to talk about, please call me.
If you would like more information about any of the products and services
discussed above, call either your primary contact person or one of our other bankers
. mentioned in this letter.
Thank you for favoring us with your business and for banking at the Easy
Place.
Sincerely,
Kevin P. McShane
Chief Executive Officer
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Statement
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December 31, 1991
Officers
Lewis M. Mithun Chairman of the Board The Chanhassen Ban
Kevin P. McShane President and Chief
Executive Officer 600 West 78th Street
Frank M. Fuller Vice President - Chanhassen, MN 55317
Commercial, Consumer
& Real Estate Lending December 31, 1991
Manager
Cindy Cofer Reese Vice President -
Marketing & Personal
Banking Manager
Linda M. Wrayge Vice President - Assets
Operations Manager
Anthony W. Mailhot Assistant Vice President - Cash and Due from Banks $ 3,63
Commercial Lending Securities 10,01
Loans 23,18
David M. Amundson Real Estate Loan Officer Other Assets 4,8
Directors Total Assets $41,70
Lewis M. Mithun
Chairman of the Board
The Chanhassen Bank - Liabilities
Kevin P. McShane Deposits $38,42
President and Chief Executive Officer Other Liabilities 29
The Chanhassen Bank
Raymond 0. Mithun, Jr.
Chairman of the Board Capital
Copeland- Mithun, Inc.
Construction Company Capital Stock $ 10
Surplus 1,89
Lorene M. Egland Undivided Profits 98
Vice President and Treasurer
R.O.M. Financial Services, Inc. Total Liabilities and Capital $41,70
Gary K. Cooper
Chief Operating Officer
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Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612 222 -8423
February 6, 1992
DON CHMIEL
MAYOR, CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
DEAR MAYOR DON CHMIEL:
Last year at this time, the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
(MWCC) embraced the letter and the spirit of the Executive Order on
cost constraints Governor Arne Carlson issued to state agencies to
address the.shortfall in general funds. Though not a state agency,
MWCC self - imposed fiscal restraints -- reducing and delaying
hirings, procurements, and expenditures -- and saved money for the
Commission and its customers in 1991.
The MWCC -- hopeful that, with continued belt - tightening, it will
be able to realize some of these same cost savings again in 1992 --
is reducing the revenues charged its customers this year, and
sending a rebate to your community in the form of a one -time check
for $11,446. It is going, with a carbon copy of this letter, to
your Finance Director.
This rebate is based on estimated charges. They will, of course,
have to be compared at year -end to actual charges for the amount of
sewage that flows in 1992 from your community to MWCC's plants for
treatment.. Only then can the true reduction -- if any -- be
determined for the revenues MWCC must charge your community for
services rendered in 1992. But, until that time, MWCC wanted the
communities it serves to benefit from its anticipated savings,for
1992.
The Commission is proud of the fiscal restraint efforts exerted by
its employees and pleased to be able to share the fruits of their
labors with you, its customers. Be assured that MWCC's goal
remains one of continuous improvement in the efficiency and
effectiveness of the services we deliver to you.
Sincerely, r
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Chair
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February 11, 1992 •
BOARD of DIRECTORS Mayor Don Camile and City Council Members
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Waiter Levesque 690 Coulter Drive, P.O. Box 147
President
Chanhassen, MN. 55317
Tom Ticen
1st Vice President Dear Mayor Camile and Council Members:
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Bob Miller
2nd Vice President The City of Chanhassen provided $ 7,573 for the past year
through its share of County -wide Community Development
Linda Stokes Block Grant (CDBG Year XVII) funds to support the Southshore
Secretary Senior Center. With the City now working to open a Center on
Carla Pavone its own premises, Paul Krause has suggested that it will no
Treasurer longer be possible for Chanhassen to sustain Southshore support
John Blaser
at the same level. Senior Community Services would then, on
Past President Paul's recommendation, like to request an intermediate amount
to be determined by your funds available for the 1992 -93 fiscal
Daralyn Peifer year.
Member -at -Large
Ryan Schroeder Chanhassen, along with the other cities that support the
Member -at -Large Southshore Senior Center, provides a very valuable service to
its elderly residents. The Southshore Center serves more elderly
Toni Anderson Chanhassen residents than any other program. Dining,
Karl Dansky
Robert DeGhetto transportation and the meeting with friends, helps maintain the
Alison Fuhr independence of the Center's participants in the community for
Marty Guritz as long as possible.
Commissioner Tad Jude i
Leonard Kopp
Connie McCullough On behalf of the seniors, who are the real beneficiaries of your
John Nelson funds, many thanks for your on -going support. If you have any
Senator Gen Olson questions, or if the City Council would like to have an
Steve Rood
Russell Weinstein informational presentation, please let me know.
Bob Zagaros
Sincerel
Benjamim F. Withhart
Executive Director & C.E.O.
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5885 Hillendale Road 0 0 / 0 4- SEAP
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City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive •
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 •
Respondent .
DETERMINATION
Under the authority vested in me by EEOC's regulations, I issue on
behalf of the Commission, the following determination as to the
merits of the subject charge.
Respondent is an employer within the meaning of Title VII and
timeliness, deferral and all other jurisdictional requirements have
been met.
Based on certified acceptance of the findings of the Minnesota
Department of Human Rights, I conclude that there is not reasonable
cause to believe that the charge is true.
This determination concludes EEOC's processing of the subject
charge. As the charge alleged a Title VII violation this is
notice that if the Charging Party wishes to pursue this matter
further, (s)he. may do so by filing a private action in U.S.
District Court against the Respondent(s) named above within 90 days
of receipt of this Determination. Once this 90 -day period is over,
the right to sue will be lost. Filing this notice is not
sufficient. A court complaint must contain a short statement of
the facts of this case which shows that the aggrieved party is
entitled to relief.
The lawsuit must be filed in U.S. District Court. Generally, suits
are brought in the State where the alleged - unlawful practice
occurred, but in some cases can be brought where
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relevant employment records are kept, where the employment would
have been, or where the Respondent has its main office.
If the party cannot afford or is unable to obtain a lawyer to
represent him /her, the U.S. District Court having jurisdiction in
the case may, at its discretion, assist the party in obtaining a
lawyer. If s /he plans to ask the U.S. District Court to help find
a lawyer, s /he must make this request of the court in the form and
manner it requires. The request to the U.S. District Court should
be made well before the end of the time period mentioned above.
A request for representation does not relieve the party of the
obligation to file a lawsuit within this 90 -day period.
Contact the EEOC if there are any questions about legal rights,
including advice on which U.S. District Court can hear the case,
• or if it is necessary to inspect and copy information contained in
the case file.
If suit is filed, send a copy of the court complaint to the office
where the charge was filed within 10 days after filing. The file
will then be preserved. Generally, EEOC's rules call for this
charge to be destroyed two years from now unless EEOC is notified
that suit has been filed in U.S. District Court.
On Behalf of the Commission:
- January 29, 1992
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Date Chester V. Bailey
District Director
Enclosure: Copy of Charge
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5885 Hiliendale Road 690 Coulter Drive
Shorewood, MN 55331 Chanhassen, MN 55317
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I have been employed by the above named Respondent since lune 6, 1988. most
recently as a Service Officer. Respondent is located at 690 Coulter
Drive, Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Since being employed by Respondent I have been subjected to differential
treatment which includes but is not necessarily limited to the followings
1. Having a different clothing allowance than my co- worker;
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2. Being issued equipment which is inferior to my co- worker;
91 113P° Being subjected to a different vacation request procedure than my co-
worker;
4. Being denied medical training which is essential to the performance of my
job and which my co- worker has been given;
5. Being subjected to disciplinary action in violation of Respondent's
personnel policy.
Since my co- worker is sale, I believe my sex is a factor in Respondent's
treatment of me.
I therefore allege that the Respondent has discriminated against se in the
area of employment on the basis of sex in violation of Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 363.03 subd. 1(2)(c).
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St Paul metropolitan
MICE PRESIDENT municipalities
Karen Anderson
Minnetonka
PAST PRESIDENT
Larry Bakken
Golden Valley
DIRECTORS
Don Ashworth
Chanhassen Jan. 28, 1992
Bill Barnhart To: Member City Mayors
Minneapolis
William Burns From: Vern Peterson, Roger Peterson, Nicole Debevec, AMM staff
Fridley
Re: Reception for Metro Area Legislators, Metropolitan Council Metbers
Joan Campbell
tnneapolis Enclosed is your invitation to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities' legislative
David Childs reception, scheduled for Feb. 19, 1992, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kelly Inn near the state
New Brighton Capitol. We are inviting members of the Metropolitan Council to the reception to provide both
you and Council members a chance to discuss issues of mutual concern in a more relaxed
Tom Egan atmosphere. Also, we are inviting key legislators whose districts are outside of the metro area,
Eagan since they either chair powerful committees of concern to AMM or hold influence with their
Richard Enrooth parties at the Capitol.
St Anthony
We are asking that you take a few minutes in the next few weeks to contact your legislators and
Kenneth Mahle Jr. urge them to attend the reception. Also, please share this invitation with members of your
Woodbury council, should they be interested in attending.
Betty McCollum
North St Paul It is important that your city respond by Friday, Feb. 14 to Carol Williams at the AMM office,
227 -4008.
Frank Ongaro
St Paul Thank you for your attention to this issue. We look forward to seeing you Feb. 19.
Barbara Peterson
Orono
Craig Rapp
Brooklyn Park
Tom Spies
Bloomington
Brenda Thomas
Roseville
Gloria Vierling
Shakopee
Gene White
Prior Lake
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR •
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183 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 55101 (612) 227 -4008
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The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
Cordially Invites you to a Reception For
State Legislators from the Metropolitan Area and
Metropolitan Council Members
Wednesday, February 19,1992
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Program from 530 p.m. to 5.45 p.m.
Buffington - Prentiss Rooms
Kelly Inn - St. Paul = State Capitol
St. Anthony at Rice Street
Bob Long, Council member Karen Anderson, Council member
St. Paul Minnetonka
President Vice President
Please Reply to Carol Williams, 227 -4008
By Friday, February 14, 1992
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SOUTHWEST METRO TRANSIT
7600 Executive Drive
MEMO TO: Legislators and Interested Parties EdenPrairie,MN55344
(612) 934 - 7928
FROM: Diane Harberts, Administrator
Fax (612) 937 - 7411
SUBJECT: Opt -Out Transit Issues /Regional Transit Board Update
Please find enclosed a memorandum from George Bentley, legislative liaison for
Southwest Metro Transit and Minnesota Valley Transit Authority. George provides a
detailed update on opt -out issues being resolved by the Regional Transit Board and
comments on the RTB's 1992 legislative initiatives. I have summarized and highlighted
some of his comments below.
Policy Issues:
During The past several weeks, the RTB has taken steps to develop policy that would
resolve the top three priority issues concerning opt -out transit systems. These issues
are (1) establishing a budget reserve which will ensure adequate funds available to pay
expenses on time, (2) establishing a fund balance to enable opt -out systems to carry
over unspent funds to future years, and (3) resolving capital redundancy (that is, that
opt -out systems pay twice for capital equipment -- through the debt Ibvy and through
provider service contracts).
On February 3, 1992, the RTB approved a new cashflow policy that created a budget
reserve and fund balance for opt -out transit systems. A new policy proposal to resolve
the capital issue will be reviewed by the RTB's Policy Committee on February 24 and by
the full RTB board on March 1. The opt -out systems fully endorse this new policy
initiative. We believe the RTB will approve this policy.
We are extremely pleased with these policy initiatives and wish to thank those of you
who provided the impetus to 'the RTB to resolve our concerns.
RTB Legislative Initiatives:
The RTB is proposing several bills this session. The Southwest Metro Transit
Commission generally supports them. We strongly support any initiative that would
provide dedicated funding to transit as proposed in S.F. 1750. We encourage our
legislators to support a companion bill in the House.
The RTB is also concerned about possible cuts in their feathering and HACA funding and in
their appropriation. Unlike many other agencies, the RTB will not be able to absorb
these cuts through program reduction or by delaying implementation. Since the RTB is
largely a pass- through agency, it can absorb these cuts only by reducing transit
services. Given the problems that transit services can help to reduce, we do not wish to
see this happen. We ask our legislators to consider this carefully when reviewing
possible budget cuts, especially to agencies that provide funds to the RTB.
If you have any questions now or in the future, please do not hesitate to call me at my
office (934 -7928) or home (780- 8667).
RECEIVED
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February 13, 1992
MEMORANDUM
TO: Legislators
FROM: George Bentley, Legislative Liaison
SUBJECT: Opt -Out Transit Status Report
The past several weeks have been very busy for those of us
involved in opt -out transit. A number of issues have been
dealt with, and at least one other is very close to
resolution.
FUND BALANCE /BUDGET RESERVE POLICY
On February 3rd the RTB gave final approval to a new policy
creating a fund balance and a budget reserve for opt -out
transit systems. The fund balance, or "Restricted Working
Capital Fund ", is established as a cash flow vehicle, giving
opt -outs a 15 percent over - budget- advance on our contract
with the RTB.
The fund balance works this way: The RTB advances each opt -
out 8 percent of their contract amount at the beginning of
the year. Each month opt -outs then submit actual expenses
for reimbursement, which the RTB will pay. If the 8 percent
advance is not adequate to meet an opt -out's cash flow needs
during the course of the year, the RTB will make available an
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additional 7 percent of contract amount as an additional
advance.
At the beginning of the next year the fund balance is
recalculated, based upon the new contract amount for that
year, and 8 percent of that year's contract is advanced. Any
' carryover from the year before is applied toward the new
advance. In other words, the fund balance is not cumulative.
This fund balance policy gives the opt -outs a positive cash
flow, and allows each system to maintain money in the bank to
meet unexpected expenses and to pay bills in a timely manner.
The fund balance advances have already been made for 1992
contracts.
The budget reserve, or "Budget Carryover Fund ", was created
to provide opt -out systems with dollars for new service
initiatives, planning and for growth in existing service.
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It also gives opt -outs access to their full 90 percent of
local transit property taxes.
Under this budget reserve policy, any portion of the 90
percent not spent in one year would be carried over into the
next year, and could be spent or programmed for spending
during that year. This would be in addition to the dollars
received through the regular contract.'
In the third year, any unspent or unprogrammed dollars left
over from year two would be placed into a general opt -out
fund, from which any opt -out could draw funds or program
service initiatives. After year three, any unspent or
unprogrammed funds left over would revert to the RTB.
Each year a new three year period would begin for that year's
dollars. The RTB will maintain the budget reserve on their
books, and a need will have to be shown for opt -outs to
access these funds. This budget reserve program begins in
1994 with 1993 carryover dollars.
This new RTB policy, creating a fund balance and a budget
- reserve, provides opt -out systems with adequate cash flow and
the ability to enhance transit programs within their
jurisdictions. This is obviously an extremely positive move
by the RTB.
CAPITAL ISSUE
The RTB has proposed a new policy to resolve the problem of
opt -outs paying twice for capital, once through debt levy and
again through service contracts with our providers. This new
policy will be reviewed by the RTB Policy Committee on
February 24th, and by the full RTB on March lst. The opt -out
systems all fully endorse this new policy initiative.
This new proposal, if approved as policy, would allow opt -
outs to use their full 90 percent of allowable property tax
dollars to pay for service, while the capital portion of our
service contracts would be paid by the RTB from their bond
proceeds. This would apply whether the contract was with the
MTC or with a private provider.
By approving this proposal, the RTB can accomplish three
things. First, they will resolve the capital issue. Second,
they will create a competitive atmosphere for the bidding of
service for opt -out transit. Third, they will make more
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dollars available to opt -outs that can now be used for
service instead of capital. If approved, the RTB will begin
paying for the capital portion of our service contracts
beginning January 1, 1993.
We are extremely pleased with this policy initiative, and
would like to thank those of you who provided the impetus to
the RTB to resolve this matter, especially Rep. Connie
Morrison. We believe the RTB will approve this new policy.
RTB LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES
As most of you know, the RTB is proposing a number of bills
for legislative action this session. Since the RTB lobbyists
have approached most of you with the specifics, ;I won't go
into those here.
However, you should know that Southwest Metro Transit and
Minnesota Valley Transit have reviewed these initiatives and
generally support them. The one exception is LRT, which
Minnesota Valley Transit did not support since it does not
directly relate to their jurisdiction, and which Southwest
Metro Transit supported, but with less than great enthusiasm.
We do strongly support any initiative which will provide
dedicated funding to transit. The bill currently under
discussion (S.F. 1750) that provides dedicated funding, would
transfer the MVET fund on a phased basis over five years.
It also would increase gasoline taxes by 5 cents per gallon.
Transit needs this dedication to meet the demands for
increased transit ridership. I know the bill is
controversial and would dedicate dollars that the state
desperately needs right now. However, please consider this
legislation carefully, and keep your eyes open for
alternatives that could provide the same funding.
One other item. Due to the state budget cuts that are
expected, the RTB has indications they may be facing cuts
from several different sources, including feathering cuts,
HACA cuts and appropriations cuts.
Unlike most other agencies, the RTB will not be able to
absorb these cuts through program reductions or by delaying
implementation. Since the RTB is largely a pass - through
agency, the only way it can handle these cuts is by reducing
transit services. This is not a good idea with the greatly
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increasing congestion problems our region is facing. Please
consider this factor carefully when reviewing potential
budget cuts, or when dealing with cuts.to agencies that
provide funds to the RTB, for example the Revenue and Finance
departments.
I will be a regular visitor to the legislative arena during
the remainder of the session, and I look forward to speaking
with each of you further on these matters. If any of you
have questions now or in the future, please contact me at my
office (897 -1919) or at my home (949 -2681) at any time. I
will keep you appraised as events warrant. Thank you.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Jim McMahon, Fire Chief
FROM: Scott Harr, Public Safety Directo
DATE: February 14, 1992
SUBJ: CPR Training
One of the positive results of the tragedy with the death of a city
employee recently is that we have again, found the importance of
being trained in CPR. I have talked with the City Manager about
the possibility of offering CPR for everyone in the City, and
because Craig Blechta did such an excellent job last time, I hope
that this might be a possibility again. I will send this request
through you as Fire Chief, and would like to ask you to talk to
Craig about this. Would you please talk with me when you have an
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February 10, 1992
Ronald Harnack, Executive Director
Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources
Southbridge Office Building
155 South Wabasha St., Suite 104 .
St. Paul, Minnesota 55107
Dear Mr. Hamack:
Thank you for the opportunity to designate a League of Cities representative to serve on
the wetland rules working committee. Municipal governments have long been interested
in addressing wetlands issues and your invitation to participate in the rule making
process is appreciated.
The primary representative will be Paul Krauss, Planning Director for the City of
Chanhassen. The alternate will be Joel Jamnik, Legislative Counsel at the League of
Cities. They can be contacted at the following addresses:
Mr. Paul Krauss Mr. Joel Jamnik
City of Chanhassen = League of Minnesota Cities
P.O. Box 147 183 University Avenue East
Chanhassen, MN 55317 -0147 St. Paul, MN 55101
(612) 937 -1900 (612) 227 -5600
Thank you again for including the cities of Minnesota in the development of these
important rules.
Sin erely,
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Executive Director
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February 15, 1992
Scott Harr
Director of Public Safety
City of Chanhassen
690 Coultier Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Scott:
Thank you for the visit and tour of the Carver County Sheriff's
Department that was coordinated by yourself and Sergeant Julie
Boden of the Carver County Sheriff's Department. As a member of
the Public Safety Commission, this visit certainly demonstrated to me
the excellent relationship that exists between the Sheriff's
Department and the City of Chanhassen. .
I appreciate the efforts of Sgt. Boden to provide the level of quality
of services that Chanhassen citizens seek under the contract with
Carver County. I also appreciate your efforts in nurturing the
relationship between the Sheriff's Department and the City of
Chanhassen.
Sincerely,
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