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Correspondence . Correspondence LMC Friday Fax dated April 7, 2000. AMM Fax News dated April 3-7, 2000, No.2. Letter to Scott Botcher dated March 30, 2000. Letter from Eden Prairie Center dated April 3, 2000. LMC 2000 Award s Program Recognizing Minnesota Cities for Building Quality Communities. House File 2891. Letter from the LMC dated March 31,2000. Letter from Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition. AMM Fax News dated April 3-7, 2000. Star Tribune.com Article Carver County Settles Commercial Property Tax Dispute. Chanhassen Fire Department FirelRescue calls week of April 3-9, 2000. . 2000 City Council Work Session Schedule. Letter from the MDH (Minnesota Department of Health) dated April 3, 2000. ~ ~~~ Vi. Fn r-,..'¡~aø. o.r.. r ..... ......... -) 612 937 5739 AdN~nistrðt~ .\ L (. COvV\.t \ . --- FRIDAyFAX Page BBl Of BBZ A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities Number 10 April 7, 2000 Bleacher agreement reached Last week, the House acted to delete most of the bleacher safely modifications in a bill offered by Rep. Fran Bradley (R-Rochester). The Senate refused to concur and the bills were sem to a conference committee consisting of Represen- tatives Fran Bradley (R-Roches- ter). AI Junke (DFL-Willmar) and Steve Smith (R-Mound); as well as Senators Deanna Wiener (DFL- Eagan), Tony Kinkel (DFL-Park Rapids), and Gen Olson (R- Minnetrista). The conference committee reached a final agreemem Thursday on modifications to the bleacher safely law that include an exemption for bleachers under 55 inches, a provision that all guardrails begIn- ning at 30 inches above ground must comply with the standards, an exemption for retractable bleachers with less than a 9-lnch gap, and a delayed effective date for filing the certificate of compli- ance umil Jan. 1, 2002. The conference committee report will now go to the House and Senate floor where the full bodies can only act to approve or defeat the report. Incidemally, bleacher safely language that mirrors the Senate bill and the House bill, before the bill was amended on the floor, is still contained in the omni- bus state agency bill. We assume these provisions will now be stripped from that bill. Local purchasing bill signed by governor On Tuesday, the governor signed imo law a bill that increases the competftlve bid threshold for cities and coumles. Last year, a similar bill was vetoed by the governor based upon his concerns that the $50,000 threshold was too big of an Increase for the state's smallest cities. Under Chapter 328, cities under 2,500 population will have the cOmpetitive bid threshold increased to $35,000, while larger cities will have the threshold increased to $50,000. The act Includes two other prov~ slons. Cities and coumies may comract for the purchase of sup- plies, materials, or equipmem without regard to the competitive bidding requirements If the pur- chase Is through a national munici- pal assoclatfon's purchasing alliance or cooperative created by a Joint powers agreemem that pur- chases Items from more than one source on the basis of competftlve bids or competitive quotations. The act also allows a counly board to authorize the use of a credit card by any counly officer or employee otherwise authorized to make a purchase on behalf of the couniy. Cities were not Included in this provision. Rules petition sunset extended The governor signed into law an act that eXtends the sunset for the rules petition law. Chapter 335, (Rep. Broecker, R-Vadnais Heights/ Sen. Wlger, DFL-North SI. Paul). authorizes cities and counties to petition the state to amend or repeal state agency rules If the petitioner can demonstrate the rule is no longer needed or reasonable, or if the petitioner can demonstrate a less costly or Imrusive method of achieving the purpose of the rule. The authorily to petition is also extended to sanitary districts. The law now has a sunset date of July 31, 2006. Liability tor snowmobile and ATV accidents in right-ot-ways The House and Senate have passed legislation to provide limited Immunily to the state and, in turn, to local governments for claims arising from accidents occurring in public right-off-way. The bill, SF 3307/H.F. 3613 (Ranum, D-Minne- apolis/Holberg, R-Lakeville), provides Immunity from lawsuits when an individual is injured when riding a motorized recreational vehicle In public highway right-of- way. The bill is designed to balance the interests of recreational vehicle enthusiasts with the very real risks taxpayers face from civil litigation arising from private citizen use of public lands. The bill has been sent to the governor for his signature. For- morl! tnformatlon on eli] ll!gls/a¡l~e lssul!$~ contact any member of the Leaglle of Minnesota CUU!s lmergovemmmtal Relations team. (651) 281-1200 or (BOO) 925-1122 Apr B7 ZBBB 15:47:38 Via Fax '. FRJDAyFAX APRIL 7, 2000-PAGE2 -) 612 937 5739 AdMinistrator Page BB2 Of BB2 Seasonal weight restrictions The House and Senate have established a conference commit- tee to work out the differences in a bill to provide some exceptions to seasonal road weight restrictions. The bill, S.F. 2785/H.F. 3274 (Murphy, D-Red Wing/Workman, R-Chanhassen), allows utllily vehicles to be exempt from road weight restrictions if there is an imminent or actual emergency. The House amended the bill to add milk haulers and raw sewage haulers to the exemption list. A third class (recycling haulers) is also being discussed. The Association of Minnesota Counties opposes the addition of more exemptions. The con1erees are Sens. Murphy, Fred- erickson, and Dave Johnson, and Reps. Buesgens, Juhnke, and Workman. Private sector contracts restricted The Senate approved a bill to place severe restrictions on munici- pal contracts with private service providers for all comracts exceed- ing $25,000. The bill, S.F. 3230, authored by Sen. Dave Johnson (D-Bloomington) and Rep. Ann Lenczewski (D-Bloomington), would require private service providers to comply with various public sector employment requirements, Includ- ing data practices and affirmative action. Prior to entering into the contract, the public entity must conduct a detailed fact finding to support the decision to let the contract. The law imposes several restrictions on the private entities use of the funds received from the public sector. While It is widely assumed this bill is dead in the House and was a political vote in the Senate, It still sends a negative message to local governments. Annexation vote deteated in conterence committee The House and Senate conferees settled on language designed to facilitate the authority of the Office of Strategic and Long Range Planning when actfng on boundary adjustment petitions. The bill, SF 2951, authored by Sen. Vickerman (D-Tracy) and Rep. Larsen (R-Lakeland), was amend- ed in the House to allow a vote by township residents on the annex- ation If a clly proposed to annex more than 90 percent of the town-. ship territory. This provision was eliminated from the bill in confer- ence committee. As it heads to the House and Senate for final pas- sage, the bill essentially gives the director of the Office of Strategic and Long Range Planning the ablllly to send boundary adjustment disputes through an alternative dispute resolution process, and directs how costs of the proceed- ings will be assigned. Senate passes teedlot bill H.F. 3692 (Kuisle, R-Roch-ester/ Sams, D-Staples) modifies Minnesota's feedlot law and directs the Minnesota Pollution Comrol Agency to amend Minnesota Rules regulating feedlots. Some signifi- cant changes Include altering of the animal unit configurations, and relaxing of the ambient air quality standards. The full Senate passed H F 3692 as amended on Tuesday. The most noteworthy of the amend- ments adopted in the Senate was changing the animal unit designa- tion for hogs between 55 and 300 pounds 1rom .25 animal units to .3 animal units. With this change, the House, Senate, and proposed MPCA rules all have the same animal unit designation for hogs. The House pasSed their version 01 the bill last week. The differences between the bills will be worked out in conference committee. House passes wetland consolidation bill Alter considerable debate on the House floor, including temporarily laying the bill over, the House passed SF 83 on Tuesday, April 4. Before final passage, the bill was amended to state that any pro- posed reclassification of a pro- tected water does not take effect If any local government objects to the reclassification. SF 83 was passed on a vote of 120-83. From: AM\t To: Scott Botcher AMM FAX NEWS April 3-7, 2000 (no. 2) Oat.: 4f7100 lime: 6:28:08 PM Page 2 of2 (c ~ CUJV'"-,'\ .-------- - Auociation of Metropolitan Municipalitiei No spending targets slows conference committees Legislative leaders and the governor have not reached an agreement on the amount of spending for tax cuts and appro- priations. The Senate and House leader- ship are in the process of negoti- ating spending targets. As a result of the spending stalemate the major conference committees have met to review the bills but have not been able to resolve differences. Beina aware of the spendina taraet issue the AMM leaislative bill trackina report has not been updated this week. Depending upon legislative action an up- dated report could be available next Friday. Metro Council, business subsidy bills are scheduled for floor action The bill (SF 2827) relating to the Metropolitan Council has been scheduled for House floor action. The bill should be discussed next week. Unlike the Senate bill, the House companion (HF 3694) includes the legislative study commission. The bill could be subject to amendments AMM News Fax isfaxed to aIlAMM cI1y managers and administrators, legislative contacts andBòard member#. PlellSe share this fax withyour mayors, counciJmembers and stoß'to keep them abreast of impor- tant metro ciJ.y issues. IfJCopyright 2000 AMM 145 University Avenue West St. Pmd, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-maiL' amm@,tunm145.org such as one to elect the Metropoli- tan CounciL BUSINESS SUBSIDY The House Business Subsidy Bill could also be heard next week. The bill differs from the Senate in such provisions as subsidy thresh- old amount and criteria content. A conference committee may be needed to finish the bill. Public Finance Bill is on House floor The Public Finance Bill (HF 4090/ SF 3730) is on the House floor. The House version of the bill extends the sunset of the special service district and housing improve- ment laws until 2005, permits the city council under chapter 429.021 to improve, construct, extend and maintain facilities for internet access and other communication purposes, authorizes cities to replace district heating and authorizes the Metro- politan Council to issue up to $55.4 million in transit improvement bonds. The bill also allows amends the Metro 800 MHz radio system and permits additional transit opt-out cities. Corporations bill passes The Public Corporation Bill authored by Rep. Ann Rest (DFL-New Hope) has passed the House. The House bill contains different language regarding data practices than the Senate. The differences will be resolved by a conference committee, TIF conference committee organized The Tax Conference Committee has appointed a subcommittee of its members to recommend TI F provisions. The subcommittee consists of Reps. Dan McElroy (R-Burnsville) and Ann Rest (DFL-New Hope) and Sens. Sandra Pappas (DFL- St. Paul) and Bill Belanger (R- Bloomington). The subcommittee has met and AMM and LMC staff have met with most of the subcom- mittee members. Major differences between the two bills are the eco- nomic development district duration rules, the affordable housing provi- sions and the retroactivity of an enforcement provision. CG~ c"VI\,J March 30, 2000 Scott Botcher-City Manager City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Scott, I wanted to take a moment to recognize the efforts of two City of Chanhassen employees, Sharmin AI-Jaff and Dave Hempel. To provide some background, my wife and I started looking for lots in Chanhassen to build a house on last August. We finally decided to purchase a subdivided lot on Tigua Lane. The owner was selling the lot on their own, without the benefit of a broker or developer. This situation caused a prolonged process of drafting easement documents and engaging mortgage companies to approve the lot split before we could take ownership. To make matters worse, the owner of the land was not very knowledgeable in real estate matters. You should know that, in our opinion, Sharmin arid Dave went far beyond their roles to help the lot owner and I through this process. They both showed a tremendous amount of patience even during our most difficult time of coordinating all of the elements. My wife and I want to make sure the house could be completed by the time school starts next fall. Sharmin and Dave's dedication to helping us out during this process was vital in getting this done. We look forward to becoming residents of Chanhassen later this year. If the dedication of Sharmin and Dave are any indication, we believe we are going to really enjoy living in Chanhassen knowing there are such professional people working within the city government. Please pass along our sincere thanks to Sharmin and Dave and to anyone else who should be aware of their efforts. /-\ards, !1JJ~' Dave Witzig 9528294041 cc: Sharmin AI-Jaff Dave Hempel ......,.- -- -. ~~- , '-~ ,-' 0 :~ 2000 f.. .. J c/ Ý VI- vr'ti·.n"0SEN ~"_.,.. ""'.- "i;~V::.;;:.,;>.~;;_ . /~·....,."i -.:,-', ~-...; ~»¡5~" j;(,,-, . Fax: 612·941-7316 ex ~ CøvVL-'''- \ :""'··-r;-~-'.-r "r-_ " - ,. --- .... .. :~'Cj April 3, 2000 cn) v,-,.·· ...., jr..'Io¡-......... _ ..·......;;L.,·oJ Dear Community Member, Exciting things happening at Eden Prairie Center! We are in the midst of a major redevelopment and would like to tell you about the details. We have designed two ways to get the job done... we can either come to your organization's location where we will present a "road show· to your group, or your group can come to the mall where we will give you a first-hand construdion tour of the redevelopment activities. Either way we think it will be an informative and enjoyable time for your group. You'll learn all about the new Von Maur department store that opens in 2001, and the new entertainment complex which will feature a,Barnes & Noble Booksellers, a theater and multiple, fuJI-service restaurants. . We'll also share some fun facts about construction activities from the experts, and we'll go behind-the-scenes and find out what goes on behind those construction barricades. If you are interested, please call us at the Eden Prairie Center management office at 952-941-7650, and we will set up a time to tell you all about the exciting redevelopment activities at Eden Prairie Center! We hope to hear from you soon, ¿~KJ Shelley Klaessy ~ Marketing Director æ\~l ----- '"..,' LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES r;;~E7:{0 ¡, "., - ," r 100 o";¡'.~ - . l~;_.· I 2000 AWARDS PROGRAM I CITYli¡'l.;õ"-",¡-",,,;,,,,,,, Recognizing Minnesota cities for building quality communities What Is the LMC Awards Program? Each year, the League of Minnesota Cities Awards Program honors the out- standing contributions of elected and appointed city officials, and recognizes city innovation and excellence in service to citizens. The 2000 LMC Awards Program includes three opportunities for recognition: · The C.C. Ludwig Award honors the accomplishments of an outstanding elected city official. · The Leadership Award honors the accomplishments of an outstanding appointed city official. · The City Achievement Awards recognize city innovation and excellence in service to citizens in five categories: - Citizen. Community & Youth Development - Communications - Cooperation - Housing, Economic Development & Community Spaces - Public Safety Help the League honor the accomplishments of your city's leaders and services in building quality communities across the state. Please consider nominating an elected of appointed city official or entering your city for recognition by May 1, 2000. Pleas. Stt insúú ftr details. MINNESOTA CITIES: . ... n III Building Qual ity CommunitIes r-,..'¡M;.-.O,"", em.. "..,....6.,...0.... ,:1: I C.C. LUDWIG & LEADERSHIP AWARD I -,,'0, The League œlebrares the commitment and service of outstancling dected city officials through the c.c. Ludwig Award and ouaranding appointed city officials through the Leadenhip Awud. . \¥hilt makes them winners? These çitý 1eadøs an: chosen fOr their bradth of vision, statesmanship, and unse1fish concern fOr the general good. They ægularIy go above and beyond their job œquiremena and conuibute ro improving city government through national, state, county. city, professional or other public organizations. These awards also rewanI city officials fOr their work in improving their communities, fOr the influence they Ime bad in raising the prestige of local government service, and the number of years they have served their communities. Past award winners Ime demonstrated these qualities in a number of ways, from speatheacling a community efiòrt and obtaining funds to improve safety on a highway, or going the extra mile to connect citizens and promote their city through numerous public appearances, to creating a multi-city collaborative model fOr planning and coordinating the ddivety of human services. How do I nomInate someone? Nominations an: accepted from a council of an LMC member city or any civic organization concerned with local government and endorsed by the city council. i, When can I share the success? C.C. Ludwig Award and Leadership Award winners an: announced at the banquet duting the LMCAnnual Conference in June. The league also announces each winner in LMC publications and submits press tdeases to the winners' community newspapers. ~ ;¡ ',;;. .~ Deadßne and details Nomination must be postmarked by May I, 2000 to: Cathy Doviclio, LMC, 145 University Avenue West, 51. Paul, MN 55103-2044. Please see enclosed Instructions and Nomination Form fOr additional œquiremena and infònnation. .~ ~ I CITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS I The League has a long tradition of promoting the impottant role of Minnesota cities and the lengths city officials and leaders wiU go to improve theit communities. The annual City Achievement Awatds spodight city leaders and theit wade to enhance the quality of life and the vitality of oUt cities. What Is an Achievement Award city? While each city's accomplishments vary; the underlying themes ate the same. Awatd-winning cities: · Involve citizens and youth in the local govetnment process. · Improve city communications to bettet explain city services. · Wotk togethet to promote effective and efficient local govetnment. · Create opponunities fot unique projects. · Approach challenges with cteativity and ingenuity. · Strive to do more with less. Does your city have a program to share? In 2000, the City Achievement Award categories are: Citizen, Community & Youth Involve- ment; communications; Cooperation: Housing, Economic Development & Community Spaces; and Public Safety. A total of two awatds may be given in each category; one to a city under 10,000 population, and one to a city over 10,000 population. When can we share the success? City Achievement Award winners are notified prior to the LMC Annual Conference in June. Each entry is displayed at the LMC Booth and a brochure summarizing all of the entries is ineluded in the Annual Conference packet. The League also announces winners in LMC publications and submits press releases to the winners' community newspapers. Deadline and details Entries must be submitted or postmarked by May 1,2000 to: Erica Norris, LMC, 145 University Avenue West, Sr. Paul, MN 55103-2044. Each entry should consist of two sets of materials as derailed in the enelosed Instructions Form. Who do I call if I have questions? Erica Norris can answer your questions about the City Achievement Awards. Contact her at enorris@lmnc.org, (651) 215-4032. or (800) 925-1122. I C.C. LUDWIG & LEADERSHIP AWARD I The League œlebrates the commianent and service of outstanding elected city officials through the c.c. Ludwig Award and outstanding appoinred city officials through the Leadership Award. Wh.t m.kes them winners? 1'hese city leaden an: chosen ror their bradth of vision, statesmanship, and unselfish concern ror the general good. They agularly go above and beyond their job requirements and contribute to improving city government through national, Slate, county, city, professional or other public 0lE'nmtions. These awards also reward city officials ror their wolk in improving their communities, ror the influence they have had in raising the prestige oflocal government service, and the number of yeaø they have served their communities. Past award winners have demonstrated these qualities in a number of ways, &om spearheading a community dlòrt and obtaining funds to improve safety on a highway, or going the extra mile to connect citizens and promote their city through numerous public appeaø.nces, to creating a multi-dty coUaborative model ror planning and coordinating the delivety' of human services. How do I nominate someone? Nominations an: accepted &om a council of an !.MC member city or any civic organization mncemed with local government and endorsed by the city council. . When can I sh.re the success? C.C. Ludwig Award and Leadership Award winners an: announced at the banquet during the !.MC Annual Conference in June. The League also announces each winner in !.MC publications and submits pras releases to the winners' community newspapers. ~~ ..J.. , Deadline .nd debllls Nomination must be postmarked by May I, 2000 to: Cathy Dovidio, !.MC, 145 University Avenue West, SL Paul, MN 55103-2044. Please see enclosed Instructions and Nomination Form ror additional requirements and information. ,j ~ · 2000 LMC AWARDS PROGRAM C.C. LUDWIG & LEADERSHIP AWARD RULES 1. Establishment and Purpose. The League of Minnesota Cities C.C, LucJwig Award and the League of Minnesota Cities Leadership Award shall be made in accordance with the following rules to a deserving electcdlappointed Minnesota muniåpal offiåa1 of a åty or toWn that is a member of the League of Minnesota Cities. The award shall be made at an appropriate time during the LMC Annual Conference. 2. Eligibility for Award. The award shal1 be made to the elected/appointed offiåa1 who has, in the opinion of the judges, the most outstanding record of public service for a åty among those nominated for the award. To be eligible, an official must have been in office during the year preceding the award deadline date (deadline for 2000 is May 1). In making their determination, the judges shal1 take the following factors into account: a. The extent to which breadth of vision, statesmanship. and unselfish concern for the general good have been characteristic of the nominee's public life. In evaluating this characteristic, importance shall be attached to the following: (1) Service above and beyond that which is requited by the nominee's position. (2) Contributions of the nominee in the interests of improved muniåpal government through national, state, county, muniåpal, professional or other public organizations or agcnåes. b. The natute and extent of the improvement in muniåpal government or nominee's municipality attributable to the nominee's service and the lasting character of such improvemenL Co The respect in which nominee is held by the community and the influence the nominee has had in raising the prestige of municipal government service. d. The length of nominee's muniåpal service. This factor shall not be consideted as important as other criteria except that service of the nominee should have been long enough to have established a pattern of continued, unselfish conduct in office. No award shall be made if, in the judges' opinion, no nominee meets the standards of cxccllence contemplated by these rules. The judges may make twO awards in one year when, in their opinion, two nominees meet the standards contemplated by these rules. However, if twO awards are made, one must be made to an official of a municipality of less than 10,000 population. 3. Nominations. Nominations may be submitted by the counå1 of a member city or any civic organization concerned with local government as long as the organization has the endorsement of the city counå1. All nominations must be submitted or postmarked by May 1, 2000. Please refer to nomination form for specific mailing instructions. Suitable and timely announcements shall be made in soliciting nominations for the award. Questions should be directed to Cathy Dovidio at (612) 281-1250 or (800) 925-1122. 4. Judges. No later than the last day for nominations each year, the president of the League of Minnesota Cities shall choose three or five persons as judges to select the League of Minnesota Cities c.c. Ludwig Award/Leadership Award winner for that year. Judges shall be outstanding Minnesota åtizcns or public offiåals who arc not eligible for the award, except that if five judges are appointed, no more than two may be members of the Board of Directors of the League of Minnesota Cities. r..,.. .¡ Mht..-IG cm.. cm.. ~ng.....n..- I 2000 LMC AWARDS PROGRAM t., C.C. LUDWIG & LEADERSHIP AWARD INSTRUCTIONS Nominaåons for a League ofMinnesoca Cities CC. Ludwig AwmllLcadership Award may be made by a city counål or by any åvic otganization concerned with local government function as long as that civic organization has the endorse- ment of the åty counåL . The person nominatal must be, or have been during the year, an elected (CC Ludwig Award)/appointed (Leadership Award) Minnesoca municipal offiåal. but not ncccssarily from the city making the nomination. The size of the city wiD not be a &ctor; the judges wiD cvaIuate individuals by their contributions as compared with the gencml natUR: of the problems and challenges &clng the city. Please be specific in answering questions. Providing specific =unplcs and situations wiD be of greater significance than gcner.d statements in cvaIuating the nominees. The nomination form may be supported by other materials showing the nominees's public service and dedication. This material may include, but is not limital to, newspaper articles, pictuml, editorials higf,ligJ>ting accomplishments and/or municipal service; letters of appreciation from citizens or other public officials; and letters of recommendation from public officials or community leaders. While this type of supporting m.noml js not requital. it js highly enCOllr.lgCd. Those maIång the nomination will want to keep in mind the foUowing fàctors the judges will take into account in determining the winners of the League of Minnesota Cities C.C. Ludwig AwanIILcadership Award. 1. The extent of which breadth of vision, statesmanship, and unsclIìsh concern for the gener.d good have been clwactcr- istic of the nominee's public life. In cvaIuating this characteristic, importance shall be attached to the foUowing: <II. Service above and beyond that which is,requital by the nominee's position. \ b. Nominee's contributions to improve municipal government. through national, state, county. municipal. professionaI. or other public organizations or agencies. 2. The naron: and extent of the improvement in municipal government or nominee's municipality attributable to the nominees municipal service and the lasting character of such improvemenL 3. The respect in which the nominee is held by their community. and the influence the nominee has had in raising the prestige of municipal government service. 4. The Icngtb of nominee's municipal service. This fàctor shal1 not be considered as important as other criteria except that service of the nominee should have been long enough to have established a pattern of continued, unse1lìsh condua in office. L-g.. ø/ Mio_ em.. O_~ ..~ 2000 LMC AWARDS PROGRAM ~ ß;~ ~; C.C. LUDWIG & LEADERSHIP AWARD fe' ;;;: NOMINATION FORM < It is very important to be as sp«ific as possible when completing this nominaåon fonn. If addiåonal space is required, , please atw:h addiåonal sheets. Deadline for compleång this fonn is May 1. 2000. The nominaåoo fonn may be supported by any other mateñal bearing &as which the judges are required to take into acœunt when selecång the League ofMinnesol2 Ciåes C.C. Ludwig & Leadership Award reåpient. This material may include, but is not limired to. newspaper articles, pictUres, editorials highlighång acœmplishments and/or municipal service; letters of appreciaåon from citizens or other officials; and letters of recommendaåon from public officials or commuJÙty leaders. Person being nominated: Name TIde City Nomination Is submitted by: Name City (or Civic OIgaRizaåon) Address Office Phone ( ) Home Phone ( ) 1. How long has the nominee held their current municipal posiåon? From to (Month, yoar) (Month, yoar) 2. Please list any other positions/public offices, and the years served, that the nominee has held (e.g. Councilmember. 1990-1994). ~MC ~'¡N-..... CII. 0iIIi0................. 1 , C.C. LUDWIG a. LEADERSHIP AWARD - NOMINATION FORM " 3. Please list any posiåons/offices held. and the yem served. in any city. œunty. œgional. state, or national municipal otg:'ni"""nn (e.g. Pœsidcnt, Managm A......;.tion. 1998-99). 4. Please list any other public service, such as a member of a citizens œmmittcc¡ involVl:mcnt with œmmittccs or task forces involving state, œunty, or municipal government; involvement with the League of Minnesota Cities and/ot the National League of Cities, ctc. 5. Pleasc highlight the nanm: and extent of the improvement in the nomincc's municipality Ot surrounding area that is aruiburable to the nomincc's municipal service. .. 6. . Please highlight œntributions made by the nomincc to improVl: municipal govcrnmenL 2 I C.C. LUDWIG &. LEADERSHIP AWARD - NOMINATION FORM I 7. Has the nominee received other awards or åtaåons for muniåpal accomp1ishments? If so, please provide the name of the awanI, the reason the award was presented. and when the award was presented. 8_ Highlight any other evidence that the nominee is held in high public esteem. 9_ Other faCts influenång the nominee's selection for the League of Minnesota Ciåes c.c. Ludwig AwardJ lcadcahip Award. If you have any quesåons concerning the nomination form or the League of Minnesota Ciåes Leadership Award process, please contact Cathy Dovidio ar (651) 281-1250 or (800) 925-1122. Mail nominations to: Cathy Dovidio League of Minnesota Cities 145 Univeaity Avenue Wesr Sr. Paul, MN 55103-2044 The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2000. Mailed nominations must be postmarked no later than the deadline date for consideration. 3 2000 LMC AWARDS PROGRAM I CITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD I RULES 1. Establishment and purpose. The City Achievement Award sha11 be made in accordance with the following rules to a deserving Minnesota city that is a member of the League of Minnesota Cities. The award shall be made at an appropriate time during the LMC Annual Conference. 2. Eligibility for award. The award shall be made to a Minnesota city that has achieved excellence in city innovation and governance in one or more of the following categories: · Citizen, Community & Youth Involvement · Communications · Cooperation · Housing, Economic Development & Community Spaces · Public Safety To be eligible, the subject of the award nominarion must have been initiated and/or implemented between Jan. 1999 and Apri12000. 3. Entry contents. Please submit two pottfolios or two three ring binders that include the following information: · Completed Entry Form jòr LMC City Achievement Award. · Specific information as detailed in Instructions jòr 2000 LMC City Achievnncnt Award. · Supporting materials as described in Instructions jòr 2000 LMC City Achicvnncnt Award. 4. Judging. Judges may include experts from the various awards categories. city and state officials, and previous LMC City Achievement Award winners. If there are a large number of entries in a categoty, a panel of League staff will conduct a preliminary screening. Judges will select one award for each population categoty (over 10,000 and under 10,000) in each award categoty. If the quality of entries in a categoty does not meet the judging standards, judges have the right ro withhold an award. 5. Criteria. Evaluation of the award entries will include analysis of the following details: · Overall quality · Planning and research · Meeting stated project objectives · Adherence to professional standards · Allocation of budget · Effective use of personnel and other resources · Innovation and effectiveness · Applicability to other cities Judges will provide wtitten feedback on each enay. The League will return one entty and judges' evaluations following the LMC Annual Conference. 6. Entry deadline. All entries must be submitted or postmarked by May 1, 2000 to: Erica Notris League of Minnesota Cities C 145 University Avenue West LM St. Paul. MN 55103-2044 7. Notification of winners. Winners will be notified prior to the Annual Conference. A city representative is requested to attend the recognition ceremony on Friday, June 16. ÚØg" of Minnuol4 Cmu CiH. promoting fIXCtIlmce 2000 LMC AWARDS PROGRAM I CITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD I INSTRUCTIONS L All entries must include the fOllowing specific infOnnarion: a. Category · Citizm, CommuniJy & M/uth Involvement · Communú:4tions · Cooperation · Housing, Economic Developmmt & Community Spaces · Public Stlftty ~ DCKr~cionand~~ofprojocr,inclu&n~ · Szrategy (purpose/process) · Goals and objectives · Implnnmllllion ·Budga · Resultslnlaluation/applicability to other citks c. Sumnwy statement of 100 wolds or less 2. All entries may also include supporting materials; i.e., maps, newsletters, brochures, plans, etc. 3. Each entry should consist of two complete sets of information, submitted in two portfolios or two binders. ~---------------------------------------------------------------, I ENTRY FORM FOR 2000 LMC CITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS I (P/uw pm.,ør t¡p<J Name of city Population Addœss City/state/zip Conraa pc:tson Phone number E-mail address Please copy, cur, and mail with each entry to: Erica Norris League of Minnesota Cities 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 ~ç L_______________________________________________________________~ The deadline for entries Is May 1, 2000. Mailed entries must be postmarked no later than the deadline for consideration. cc: úi~v: ( ~ House File 2891 Annual Bond Authority I Appropriations for Highwayffransit Needs Bondiß!!:' None·· \' -'" .- ..... '.j' . , '..' '. - . FY 2001-2003 Appropriations: HIGHW A YSIBRIDGES $402 million transfer from GF to HUIDF · $201 million for metro area bottlenecks · $201 million for non-metro interregional corridors $20 million/year for transfer from GF to revolving loan fund TRANSIT · $450,000 in Greater Minnesota transit - FY 200 I The folIowing transportation funding initiatives included in HF 2891 are not included in the chart of annual highway/transit spending because they do not represent new state funding on improvements to highways/transit capital infrastructure. · Met Council transit operations (2nd year appropriation): $3.7 million · Transfer from GF to Intergovernmental cooperative facilities loan fund: $1.25 million · U ofM grant for PRT: $500,000 · Ramp meter study: $400,000 Senate File 3793 Annual Bond Authority I Appropriations for Highwayffransit Needs Bondin!!:: $100 million/year in trunk highway bonds - FY 2002and 2003 ($200 million for 2 years) FY 2001 Appropriations: HIGHW A YSIBRIDGES $145 million/year transfer from GF to HUTDF · State Trunk Highway road improvements - $74.3 million · County Highways - $47.2 million · Municipal Streets - $12.5 million $12 million/year Wakota Bridge construction funds $44 million for local bridges TRANSIT $30 million for Metro Council Transit · Bus Garages - $20 million · Transitways - $10 million $5 million in Greater Minnesota transit The following transportation funding initiatives included in SF 3793 are not included in the chart of annual highway/transit spending because they do not represent new state funding on improvements to highways/transit capital infrastructure. . · MnDOT Facilities: $27.45 million · TH 100Noise Wall Construction: $1.104 million · Additional maintenance/program delivery personnel: $3 million · Rail service improvement program: $12 million · Commuter rail extension study: $100,000 · Met Council transit operations (2nd year appropriation): $3.7 million · DM&E railroad project mitigation fund: $10 million · Duluth port warehouse funding: $4.5 million · ltasca County steel mill infrastructure: $35 million · Snowmobile trails and enforcement: $1 million · DTED tourism and Maxon-Dale business center: $2.75 million · Redirected HUIDF appropriations: $9.7 million · Met Council Transit Bonding: $40 million/year · Port Development Assistance: $4 million Estimate of Annual and Long-Term Transportation Needs CSAH (includes bridges) Annual Need to-Year Need Source $667 million/year $6.67 billion (MnDOT,OIM) $101 million/year $1.01 billion (MnDOT, SALT) System Trunk Highways (includes bridges) MSA $31.3 (estimated) N/A Township Bridges (1) $4.9 million N/A (MnDOT, SALT) Transit (2) $66.4 (estimated) $1.703 billion · $51 million - Metro buses · $10.4 million - Bus-only shoulders · $5 million - Greater Minn Transit (Met Council) Notes: (1) The MnDOT State Aid for Local Transportation Groups reports that the needs for township bridges in 2000 is $89 million, compared to $23 million in available town bridge resources. An estimated $40 million in town bridge project funds have been requested, leaving roughly $49 million in needs beyond the current biennium. Our needs estimate conservatively assumes that the annual need is one-tenth of that unmet need. (2) Arinualizingthe 10-year need for transit identified in the Metro Council's 2010 plan would raise the transit need to an average of$170 million per year. This analysis presents a more limited need, since many of the 2010 plan's needs don't occur until 2002 and beyond (LRT and Commuter Rail). Distrilution of Estimated Annual Unmet IDghooy/Transit Needs TrWlk Highways : 76% - ($667M) . County State Aid Highways 11%- ($lOlM) '-._" Municipal State Aid "- Roads 4% - ($31.3M) . \ Transit \ -8% - ($66.4M) \... Town Bridges 1 % - ($4.9M) .' \- .... 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FAX: (612) 337-9310 April 4, 2000 Dear Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition member: Cd ï ,;; v···· Your immediate action is needed to convince the state Legislature and Governor Ventura to address Minnesota's long-term highway and transportation needs. The Minnesota Legislature is entering the final stages of the 2000 legislative session. Transportation funding bills have passed both the Senate and House and are headed to conference committee. Both bills provide some significant short-term transportation funding increases, but fall far short of meeting Minnesota's long-term transportation funding needs. Minnesota's long-term highway and transportation funding shortfall has been estimated at more than $1 billion annually. I have enclosed materials prepared by Invest 2000, a transportation funding campaign group, The larger of the two legislative bills would provide only about $300 million per year for only two years, The House bill does include funding for the transportation revolving loan fund which could be available to make up any shortfall in funding to purchase right-of-way for the New Highway 212_ This short-term approach may speed up some projects that are ready or near-ready for construction, but provides little for future highway or transit projects not currently listed in the state transportation improvement program. If you support transportation funding, your help is urgently needed. The Legislature needs to be told that current legislation is inadequate in addressing Minnesota's long-term transportation needs including construction funds for projects like the New Highway 212. Legislators need to understand that current legislation will not solve the transportation funding crisis facing Minnesota. Legislators must know that if current legislation becomes law, the Legislature will need to immediately revisit. transportation funding needs in 2001. The next few days and weeks are critical. Legislators need to be encouraged to take advantage of Minnesota's budget situation this year and support a 100 percent constitutional dedication of state Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MYEl') revenues to transportation needs. Dedicating 100 percent of MYEl' to transportation would provide $500-$600 million per year. The major roadblock to the constitutional dedication ofMVET to transportation is the extent to which the Legislature makes pern1"nent tax cuts. Every dollar committed to tax cuts is a dollar that will not be available for dedicating MYEl' to transportation. There is still time to do both tax cuts and long term funding. Transportation advocates need to actively promote the need for a long-term transportation funding solution. Funding advocates also need to promote a ballot initiative for the 2000 general election that would constitutionally dedicate all MYEl' revenues to transportation investments. · Contact your State Legislators and Governor Ventura - NOW!: By mail, phone, fax or in person, contact your state legislators and the governor and express your support for long-tern1 t.ransportation funding through the permanent dedication of MVET revenues to transportation needs. · Governor Ventura - (651) 296-3391 · Minnesota Senate Information - (651) 296-0504 · Minnesota House of Representatives Information - (651) 296-2146 · Stay Informed: The goals and progress of the Invest2000 effort can be found on the following web site: <www.transportationalliance.comlinvest2000.htm> Visit frequently to stay informed and become aware of critical times when further action is needed. TIoank you for your continued support for improving transportation capacity in the southwest metro area. 1iblY, Robert Lindall, President Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition Enclosures &; Cøu.~'l ~ LMC 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 phone: (651) 281·1200 . (BOO) 925-1122 TDD (651) 281-1290 LMC Fax: (651) 281-1299 . LMCIT Fax: (651) 281-1298 Web Site: http://www.lmnc.org L-g"" 0/ Mi"....otG Oüe. em.. """"o6øg --n..... March 31, 2000 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 20001 This year, the Annual Conference is at the SI. Cloud Civic Center in SI. Cloud, June 13-16"'. Its theme is Building Quality Communities. We're sending along this packet of materials to get you started-enclosed you'll find the Preliminary Conference Program, Registration and Housing information, information about several fun-to-know features of the conference and material to help you identify and nominate candidates for the this year's CC Ludwig Award, LMC Leadership Awards and LMC City Achievement Awards. This year, the LMC Conference Planning Committee has designed an Annual Conference that's not to be missedl Here are just some of Its highlights: · Critical and key topics addressed in 40 Concurrent Sessions · Session tracks specifically geared toward Small Cities, Greater Minnesota Cities and Metro Cities · Inspiring keynote and general session presenters concerned with our 2000 theme of Building Quality Communities · 150 vendors in Cities Marketplace, ready to answer your questions about their products and selVices · An improved Youth Delegate opportunity · Recognition of outstanding contributions to the government of our Minnesota cities · Several delightful opportunities to network with other mayors, councilmembers and city staff We're anticipating a great Annual Conference in SI. Cloud, 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 2000, 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. Send it along 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 at 651/281- 1251. Sincerely, 2¡,'~ Jodie Tooley, Manager Conferences and Training r;"~ c;:; ("c. ~--,.~,~ ::'1' -,~ ~. -- - t\ ~ '1\"Y"1;'") I.; _ c ,h)~' C!, '¡,..' ." ~ ,\ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Building communities' where ... . .. children are valued ... businesses thrive . ... the future is planned , ... all are protected and served Building Quality Communities 9 am Wednesday, June 14, st. Cloud, Minnesota '~¡~1~~~jiê.¡ftijW_~.~~~}i_~'~~~Wá~~~~~~~~.tii_:"·:·'~~~~r' Wlththe LMC AnnualConferenoo.2000 around the comer, the League is thinking about~,;, experimenting with a year without a flag display. This year's Annual Conference is partnering with the League's exciting new project. Building Quality Communities" providing even more for Conference delegates to see and do! We propose that there be no display of city flags in June-and, we're interested in your response. . ". -._. ;;~ We want to leave the door open to continue the Display of Flags if the response we get from you is strong enough to tell us to keep itl If you wish to contact me about the Display of Flags, just call me at 651/281-1251. i1'. m f£ !m I'X~ ~ ,., JA' :''i' Thanks for your considerationl,. ;~. '_-';"""-'~." '·i .' ',~ . ,. ''', . ~ , Sincerely,. . "'<2"'[' '.' kie Tooley, Manager Conferences & Training "..'.-"'. '. .' '. ~'.;": ,,< I J..", j ';i:;¡;~:" "~1J\:,A¡~:/~; 'M, ;f. i~I;; - ·'·~·t_:.'H~:.~ç,~ÈI::·:·~·· Wetcome our exhibitors as we transform the St. Cloud Civic Center's Terry Haws Center into a bustling dty marketplacel · On Wcdnaday.Juoe 14 ...'" , . . Vtsit 150 edübits that provide Cilia with everything mm Asphalt In GaZebos · On Thuuday,June 15 ... Vtsit displays by non-profits, agenåcs and associatio... that cncoutage quality oflifc in MN ålia · On both days ... Tc:chnology Showase 2000 connects ååcs and åtizens p_ suppøn"" ExhibiÞml .._..i_~ "; 1 , Æ ;~ " ;~ .;.;:~ ":"71r~ .:'.."' A Cønþma W'nhinA Cønftmt« Downtown Reconstruction: Golden Opportunity or Potential Disaster? · A 3-session worbhop on Thursday, June 15 (No additional fee requirod) Nm/ /1J smJ.~' Or Jlowm "'. hi"""'" am" Let the Conference Concierge simplify your dayl · Mcsap....t and n:ceMd · R<scrwtio... made · Easy etands tun · LMC at YOUtlctvia:! Allow our hosts to show off family-friendly features of delightful St. Cloud . · ~ ._,_.;~~,{::,~~i,,;;·«\~Y'(_..ç:';_..._, $ttlnftl.....!lnd... St. Ooud'í _ uniqiac thêmc park. Familylùn on the giant water slide. miniatun: go!f;/";;",.,.., ;;\",,:. gobm~ humpcr~"Înd_~,.;;,:,\:.(\t~',;;:\:,-" ,:;:£i,,;{j,{,:.:-:~;i}tt'¡l "~ '~~ L , :!,.>"",~¡,'"f,~~'-·flr~~:. · ~Q~'~~~'~~~~n' c. fni?:í~~fk.~~~{~t~~à~4~ty~~~:~~{ - :M'nnci"1V'" Gardens and Ccmens GardcnI Exhibitors' ~n ~ you! ~:., '-' - LaIa: Gco~. ..., " . Annual Confcrcna: Kk:Irnfr&.nt '. · IntuCofnm- ·,r." ,: An CO<I1in¡atthe œnovaœdPanmount'1'lieaøo · ==~~::~:4,'r'~:';+;, . ;twùìc~~]':r\F<;Ò"~~i";~ <: Aaiviåcswill oocuronsiIC at the St. Ooud Host City;~,::{' 'f ~;;';';"'~~~!'uk Desk. Then: is no p...ægisuation for Family Aaivitia ,'i'··. Thuuday.;' . . ,"",;,: . LMCAniuia1AWûds Banquet . '. Fñdá7Y'"'' ',i,*'.. CommunityllœaJ<&.at-A hcany, td...d Friday , Ixâkf.ìt Witli oIdWlncw mends ......,..',.. ". .~.'J:;~.y-;:;'". . , ')~~,f': .."". .\-, . ii·' '-':'...' .fIj ':, '~(~1 :~j.;c .,':,~" - . ..~., d" .,:;~ .~\~,\ REGISTRATION AND HOUSING FORMS PRELIMINARY PROGRAM MINNESOTA CITIES: League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference 2000 LMC's 87m Annual Conference June 13-16, 2000 . St. Cloud Civic Center St. Cloud, Minnesota LMC u.-'¡M_06.w 06.w,.......,., ....... ---- .-,--~.._"-_._-~-_.-....... ..,-.-.----... league of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference 2000 . June 13-16, 2000 · St. Cloud, Minnesota OUSING .' "'O"bÜATI'O N·...·.· "·····".;.'~,·,·"'~di~~, H . INF NY,,",I;~~é~~~"1"~ ~. ,-. ',_ \:' : '-' . ' " :t,-_~,:- ~:~·~.:::·i~<_:':,". Hotel'lnformation and Rätès 1/III<s Iisttt/ 11m dø .... Øu:Iw/e "" t1iItIitiONJ 11.596 wp.,,.,..,,,.,,,,.. nïpt. J 1/III<s Iisttt/ ""'1 k higher wúh .....r......".pIe,......... i Bat Weatem Ameriwma Inn . ! $55 single . i 2 mnes from downtoWll-OffHwy. IO-East side $65 double Best Weatetn KJ:1ly 1_ $64-70 single. double Downtown ~ f;·r·: '''1 fi-; ....:' How to reserve your housing · All hord n:servations must be made using the form below and submitted to the SL Cloud Area Convaation and VlSitoCl BUn2u by fax or mail. No telephone _tions win be oœepted. · Resetvations must be guaranteed by ptoridillg a deposit of one night's teIltal with a major credit cud. · An acknowledgment will be sent to the individual . requesting the room(s); conlìrmation will follow from the hotel. Houslnø deadlines · Reservations must be œceiwd by May 23, 2000. After this date. tesetvations may be made di=tly with the hord of your choice. · Reservations will be made on a lìllt-alme, lìllt- served ~i5 based on the postmark date of your housing requesL Ptiority for taervations with the same postmark will be determined by a random d~wing. Housing changes/cancellations · All changes and cancellatioDl must be handled through the Housing BUn2U by calling 1-800- 264-2940, en. 110. ¿.i ð:~ , $54.95-65.95 double Comfort Inn 5 miles from downtoWll-OffHwy. IS-West side Country Inn at Suita 5 miles from downtoWll-OffHwy. IS-West side Days 1_ 2 miles from downtown-offHwy. IO-East side Fairfidd Inn 5 miles from downtown-offHwy. 15-West side Holiday 1_ Esp.... 7 mnes from downtoWll-Offl-94lOuth St. Ooud Holiday Inn Hotel at Suita 5 miles from downtoWll-OffHwy. 15-West side Quality Inn 5 miles from downtown-off Hwy. 15- West side Radisson Suite Hotel Downtown $60-80 double $51.30 single $62.10 double $65 single $65 double $62.75 double $99.75 suite $66.95 single $66.95-73.95 double $45.95 single, double· $94 single $94-114 double LMC Annual Conference 2000 ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, HOUSING RESERVATION FORM I I I r------------- I I I 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CanIhoIder ........ Dale L________________________________________~ Name Mall or fax this completed form by May 23, 2000 to: SL Cloud Area Convaation and VISitors Bun2U LMC Annual Conference Housing PO Box 487 SL Ooud, MN 56302-0487 1\0: 320-656-040 I TIde City or organization Add..ss s.... _ Zip Home phone ( City Work pbone ( Room Reservation Information: I*'-3 """".¡r-¡,¡;.. .r..ün""'.1f""_""""'" ........u.M., _'-',.;[[kMl«Mlfo-,... ht: 2nd: Spedal houstnø request: If you have special needs, please attach a written description to thi5 housing form, e.g., wheelchair accessible room, ctc. Total aumber of roGJDlIICI:I&Ied: 3rd, m I~ZI Name(.) of pmon(l) 1Uyinø; in room(s) -RMw ~ndicate almer based on me foUowinø; not an t}'pCIamJabte at all boœh: A.' bod. '........:a. I b<d,2pcopk;C. 2b<dJ,2p<opIo¡D.2b<dJ,3pcopk; E. 2 baIo. 4"""" RetaIn a copy of this form for your records. Hotel Reservation Deposit: Rcscrr.otiolU m.... be guaranteed by providJn¡ . dcpooit equal to one nigbt'.1odpos pet 100m. Credit Card company Card number Espisaâon cia.. The LMC HtnUin, &"." it ~ tð file the Ønt anrJ It) pII1ØItt "" htneJ mm1JlÏ1IU"""'¡ ~ ØfI. I oruInromJ m.u tIH Jim "¡,m¡"""'¡ will" billÞl tImntP'¡'¡' -.I if1 filii to "'-., fir.., iIIdpJ "","",.. tIH "'nji"""¡'¡"", .øIm 1 aurul..,.......uiøns with tIH hDtJpriør to 6:00"... .. tIH"".¡1II'I'irML ----~-_. ---- .,;,~. league of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference 2000 . June 13-16, 2000 ..' ,.< CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM ~""J-Jtr-'tipJ..? ; "-"".,ín-.... I ~ Del..- Realsnnt information: N...dilr.... . .' '.' T.... Ctyar............... Momaa ....... Cty Cty- -'0 . ._? --<,. ., Saœ _ 7Jp 'Doydmc p/>oae ( ) ...¡.. uÑ/ k..;¡.,¡..,..,tiIJ dmMtiIJ W .,fIIIf/,.",.¡¡ it.. "" ji/IMty..." · Delepte ~tratlon Fees: Fun Conference Relfstratlon · Admisåøa 11>.0 oonI'aa.œ...m.;,., Wedaadq......... Fñdq · Admisåøa II> a... ""P""'''oa cd1ibù boD (1'_ -..... WaLl, .nA...,.... - T-ay E.aüaø _........ R<œpcioø - T-ay E.aüaø Kick 0fFF...at - Wedaadq ExIúbñur I............ · Wedaadq a.,. N.... · 11J1UIdar M.,..n Luadoeon · 11wnday-1Ianquot · Priday ('".nnun....'?' BreaIáut Weclnesday-Only ReIIstratIon · Admisåøa 11>.0 ~........... aaMdeo · Admåoioa II> a... "........... eshibit hoU (1ùca. -..... WaLl. iadudia¡: - -n-Iay I!1aûns I!aIübiaJr R<œpcioø - -n-Iay E.aüaø Kick 0fF1!w:m - wcdneoday l!Idùbill>r Luadoeon · wcdaeoday Cty N.... o Ad..aœ n¡laralioø: $m ("'-P /r11112. 2f1IXJ) o 0Ht. n¡Iaradoa: $1" (4jIw /r11112. 2f1IXJ) 0Ad..aœ,: "-"$DH"'-P/rIIII2.2f1IXJ) o 0a-tiI0......... $325 (4jIw /r11112. 2f1IXJ) I~ MInnesota Women In City Government (MWCG): o I wiII.naulduo MWCG luachcon 00 Wcdacrday, June 14 (hdd duñng du: Eohibiror Luncheoo). ('J'hø. it.. MIiiriMM P ¡;, rbir '-'-r.) CancellatloÍt ~Icy .! //~~\~ . ("~........,,- - ......... by 4:30pm Oft.' ''''''r'' .. ~J"'" 2, 2OOO.Pa 10 Rcbocal!dcboft~ at (65 I) 281-1296 (.1 II.' .",,¡'" -.wbJ"..¡¡..1'-).·.. " . r.......'.,;..". duoapJue 2, 2000: - A $50 handIias fa: will... applied 10011 c:anœIIed "Wed-Jay Only" ........doai . (paid or unpaid). . , - A $75 h.ndlõ"l fa: will be applied 10011 "'......"'" ·PuU Coafeæaœ· .......,;.;.,., poid or IIIIIoId. . r......n........ ofter J.... 2, 2000: All unpoid ~ DOt c:onœIIOd by 4:30pm onJue 2, 2000 will... billed at.... IùD amforenœ..te¡ 110 rdùodo will'" ........ Spedál ÌIeeds · If 7"" ha.. opodaI dIetuy accdo (YOOWian, Icoober, etc.), pIeue .tudt . wrinm dacrip- tion 10 rhia filrm. · If 70u or}'Olll gnat lie disabled and m¡uire op<åaI ocmœ. or tIIIIIpOnaåon, pIeue attach . wrinm deocription 10 rhia filrm. NEW Conference Hot Line · Qucatio".¡ Call the Confeænœ HOI Line at (651) 281-1246. SÒURCE CODE: C (fòr Lup. -MÚJ) I þ Youth Delepte Realstrant Infonnatlon: ..... doIopta.... be ,.. 10 '''om ald. -- ........ City DrOlp-"o-.:- Mailla¡ ....... e.,. &..' . -ii. s..",_ 7Jp ... uÑ/ k";¡"¡..,.. M "" dtImr 4i.w. or fIIIf/..".,;/ ;1.. "" ftII-ûrz~ ~......lòrbadp: · Youth Delepte Realstratlon Fees: - -- 10111_. _ lAd meoIs, ,..,...,.............. frIdor. 0_....... ~: -owl,' ·.oioalioe:$35 OAduJI.........._IIIIbod..pa..¡....Iioe:$35 Youth Delepte Realstratlon · Yourh cIeIqpœa mUll ... ."""'J'IDiecI by an adult d>apc:rone at oD con/àonœ aai- videa. A dJapemne ill.'1 "I( -JibIe adult IlOl orbcrwioe..p....d fi>r!he"'- · R.gimation fi:cs lie ""'ua:d for 7""rh ddcpœs and chapcro-. Crapaonc discount cIoca DOt apply 10 dry dcaaI or administrative ofliåal&. · Yourh panicipan.. lie welcome: atoll conkn:nœ _ioru HUions were cn:a"'" wirh JOUIh in mind. · Induda. social ni¡hl JUII for yowh. I ~ Family a Guest Realstrant Infonnatlon: -...- F__ finrIIart ..... . Family a Guest Meal llckets: WaInaday Emibi... I.aøc:h.oa _ ååcJ(o) {I $12..... Walnadaya.,. N'..... Pöaúc: _ ååcJ(o) {I $14..... I ~ Payment information: TOTALAMDUNT DUE: $ o Ad,,1I 0 a.iJd o Adult 0 a.iJd OAdul. 0 a.iJd Thundq Ma,.r'. Luncheon _ ddra(o {I $18..... 11."""1 -... Bonq.... _ ååcJ(o) {I $30..... o a>eck cndorcd pa'IbIc II> League ofMinnao.. em.. o aty wucher 0< pun:Iwe brder endoocd- plcue biD !he d.,. Family and Guest R-'¡stratlon · Theœ Ù 110 r.. filr family mcmbera or guears 10 anmd confeænœ RUioaa, bul meal ddœra mUll be pwdwed oeparaœly. (Tr&n.IIðI"fIdm/ßr T""""'twII""'l'riJ¡zy~ BrøItjiIrt.) Mall form with payment to: Finana: Ocpanmenl-AC, League ofMinncsora Ciries, 145 Univeniry Avenue War, 51. Paul, MN 55103-2044 ---"--'--- ------- League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference 2000 . June 13716, 2000 . -:' (: .~ PRELIMINARY PROGRÂM-t;'" " .._ ,?~fr St. Cloud, Minn~~~t€it . -1:~i{~~? -" O· ; H~re's \4ihat you can look forward to at this year's conference: TUESDAY, JUNE 13 · Rqislration opens 3 p.m. · Exhibitor Reception 4-6 p.m. · Tuesday Evening Kickoff fa.ruñng The Blcndcø . WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14· · Opening Keynote "Think Big. Start Small! Creating Enthusiasm for Community Building" ¡ejflJmtn¡jœ · Citics' E:.position 2000 · Technology Showcase 2000 · Sessions to suit evety city: - Land use - Employee issues - Tdecommunications - Youth and city hall - How city hall works - Economic dcvcIopment - And many more! · City Night fa.ruring local acts at Riverside Park THURSDAY, JUNE 15 · New This Year....... conference within a confcrcna:! "Techniques for SucCessful Management of Downtown Redevelopment Projcas" · LMC Forum 2000 The "Big Plan" and its impact on citics-with Stare Commissioners · Displays by non-profits, agencies and associations · Mayors' Association Luncheon & LMC Annual Meeting · Sessions to suit every city: - Land use - Sman growth - Sewer backup - Wc1Ihcad protection - Connecting with your citizens - Met Council forum - And many more! · LMC Awards Banquet · A soåa1 night jwt for youth! FRIDAY, JUNE 16 · Conference Community Brcak&st · City Achievement Awards · aosing KeynOIC: "Ufe is Change-Growth is Optional" Kizrm Kizistr Clar/r April 4, 2000 SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION COALITION 470 Pillsbury Center, 200 South Sixth Street /' < ( J Minneapolis, MN 55402 L (. ( 00 r\. c." \ (612) 337-9300 . FAX: (612) 337-9310 , .-- Dear Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition member: City u. l.¡" Your immediate action is needed to convince the state Legislatnre and Governor Ventura to addrëšs'Minnesota's long-term highway and transportation needs, The Minnesota Legislature is entering the final stages of the 2000 legislative session. Transportation funding bills have passed both the Senate and House and are headed to conference committee. Both bills provide some significant short-tenn transportation funding increases, but fall far short of meeting Minnesota's long-tenn transportation funding needs. Minnesota's long-tenn highway and transportation funding shortfall has been estimated at more than $1 billion annually. I have enclosed materials prepared by Invest 2000, a transportation funding campaign group. The larger of the two legislative bills would provide only about $300 million per year for only two years. The House bill does include funding for the transportation revolving loan fund which could be available to make up any shortfall in funding to purchase right-of-way for the New Highway 212. This short-tenn approach may speed up some projects that are ready or near-ready for construction, but provides little for future highway or transit projects not currently listed in the state transportation improvement program. If yon support transportation funding, your help is urgently needed. The Legislature needs to be told that current legislation is' inadequate in addressing Minnesota's long-tenn transportation needs including construction funds for projects 1ike the New Highway 212. Legislators need to understand that current legislation will not solve the transportation funding crisis facing Minnesota. Legislators must know that if current legislation becomes law, the Legislature will need to immediately revisit. transportation funding needs in 200 I. The uext few days and weeks are critical. Legislators need to be encouraged to take advantage of Minnesota's budget situation this year and support a 100 percent constitutiona] dedication of state Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) revenues to transportation needs. Dedicating 100 percent of MVET to transportation would provide $500-$600 million per year. The major roadblock to the constitutional dedication ofMVET to transportation is the extent to which the Legislahlre makes permanent tax cuts. Every dollar committed to tax cuts is a dollar that will not be available for dedicating MVET to transportation. There is still time to do both tax cuts and long term funding. Transportation advocates need to actively promote the need for a long-tenn transportation funding solution. Funding advocates also need to promote a ballot initiative for the 2000 general election that would constitutionally dedicate all MVET revenues to transportation investments. · Contact your State Legislators aud Governor Ventura - NOW!: By mail, phone, fax or in person, contact your state legislators and the govemor and express your support for long-term transportation funding through the pennanent dedication ofMVET revenues to transportation needs. · Governor Ventura - (651) 296-3391 · Minnesota Senate Information - (651) 296-0504 · Minnesota House of Representatives Information - (651) 296-2146 · Stay Informed: The goals and progress of the Invest2000 effort ean be found on the following web site: <www.transportationalliance.com/invest2000.htm> Visit frequently to stay infonned and become aware of critica] times when further action is needed. Thank you for your continued support for improving transportation capacity in the southwest metro area. !/i;!51Y, Robert Lindall, President Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition Enclosures House File 2891 Annual Bond Authority I Appropriations for Highwayffransit Needs Bondin!!:: None FY 2001-2003 Appropriations: IDGHW A YS/BRIDGES $402 million transfer from GF to HUTDF · $201 million for metro area bottlenecks · $201 million for non-metro interregional corridors $20 million/year for transfer from GF to revolving loan fund TRANSIT · $450,000 in Greater Minnesota transit - FY 2001 The following transportation funding initiatives included in HF 2891 are not included in the chart of annual highway/transit spending because they do not represent new state funding on improvements to highways/transit capital infrastructure. · Met Council transit operations (2nd year appropriation): $3.7 million · Transfer from GF to Intergovernmental cooperative facilities loan fund: $1.25 million · U ofM grant for PRT: $500,000 · Ramp meter study: $400,000 Senate File 3793 Annual Bond Authðrity I Appropriations for Highwayffransit Needs Bondin!: $100 million/year in trunk highway bonds - FY 2002 and 2003 ($200 million for 2 years) FY 2001 Appropriations: HIGHW A YSIBRIDGES $145 million/year transfer from GF to HUTDF · State Trunk Highway road improvements - $74.3 million · County Highways - $47.2 million · Municipal Streets - $12.5 million $12 million/year Wakota Bridge construction funds $44 million for local bridges TRANSIT $30 million for Metro Conncil Transit · Bus Garages - $20 million · Transitways - $10 million $5 million in Greater Minnesota transit The following transportation funding initiatives included in SF 3793 are not included in the chart of annual highway/transit spending because they do not represent new state funding on improvements to highways/transit capital infrastructw·e. · MnDOT Facilities: $27.45 million · TH 100 Noise Wall Construction: $1.104 million · Additional maintenance/program delivery personnel: $3 million · Rail service improvement program: $12 million · Commuter rail extension study: $100,000 · Met Council transit operations (2nd year appropriation): $3.7 million · DM&E railroad project mitigation fund: $10 million · Duluth port warehouse funding: $4.5 million · Itasca County steel mill infÌ'astructure: $35 million · Snowmobile trails and enforcement: $1 million · DTED tourism and Maxon-Dale business center: $2.75 million · Redirected HUTDF appropriations: $9.7 million · Met Council Transit Bonding: $40 million/year · Port Development Assistance: $4 million (JoIII0T$) -%II sÁBMIS!H P!V ~ne1S ÁlunCO (JoIIL99S) - %9L s,(1!M1S!H ~UDJ~ (JoII6'tS) - %1 so8p"l! ....O~ \ (JoIIþ'99S) - %8 \ -. \ IJSUVJ~ \. 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(1)00 S'~o S"~3 ~ ~-g (Q m :!. :::J"-I:::J :e -I (Q m-c» ~m::s -.::S::s -c en s:: m ..... - (þ m oJ .., _ S!!. _ :J: Ü; ~ cE' :::J" "CJ I\) :e (þ 0 ... :::Jo'" 9:~~ ::s '" -. (QmQJ _::s::s l\)Q,en o -. 0.".... .......,z . 0 (þ I\) "CJ (þ oOQ, Oen .,~ (þ In Q, From: AMM To: Scott Botcher . AMM FAX NEWS April 3-7,2000 Date: 4/4/00 Time: 7:25:36 PM Page 2 of 2 cc " CoW-Co-: \ ~ - Auociation of Metropolitan Municipalitiei Business Subsidy Bill passes Senate Companion is in tax bill, will be ironed out in Tax Conference The Senate on Monday approved an amended Business Subsidy Bill (SF 2893). The House companion is included in the Omnibus Tax Bill. It is probable that the bills could be con- ferred as part of the Tax Conference Committee. The major differences between the bills are the following: SUBSIDY THRESHOLD The House bill exempts a business subsidy of$100,000 or less from the provisions of the act. The Senate retains the current $25,000 or less exemption but exempts a business loan or guarantee of $75,000 or less from the act. WAGE FLOOR The Senate will require a city to adopt a policy that has a specific wage fioor. The wage fioor is to be determined by the city. There is no similar provision in the House. BUSINESS SUBSIDY CRITERIA The Senate bill requires a grantor's criteria to include specific minimum requirements that a recipient must meet. The Senate also prohibits criteria from being adopted on a case by case basis. Being aware of the changes to criteria the Senate pro- vides that a city that has adopted criteria prior to June 1, 2000 has until Jur¡e 1, 2001 to amend its criteria to . Board nominations are due by April 10 Nominations for the AMM Board of Directors are due Monday, April 10. 2000. There are three director positions to be filled for two-year terms commencing June 1, 2000. The Nominating Committee will meet within a week or 10 days following the application deadline to recommend a AMM News Fax is faxed to all AMM city managers and administrmors, hgi81mive contacts and Board members. Phase share thi.'f fax with your mayors, councilmembers and staff to keep them abreast of impor· tam metro city issues. @CopJ'right 2000 AMM 145 Univer.rity Avenue West St Pau~ MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-mail: amm@amm145.org slate of directors, which will be voted on by the full membership at the Annual Meeting in May. Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the AMM offices. If you are interested in serving, please submit a resume and coverletter to the AMM by April 1 0 (145 University Ave. W, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044). If you have questions, call Roger Peterson at 651-215-4000. conform to the Senate amendments. The House does not have similar provis ions. REPORTING UNDER THE OLD LAW By a fioor amendment the Senate bill reinstates the 1995 Business Subsidy Law that was repealed in 1999. As a result of the amendment cities will need to file a report for subsidies granted between Juiy 1, 1995 and July 31, 1999. The first report for the 1995 to 1999 reporting period will be April 1 , 2001. There is no similar House provi- sion. If you have any comments or need additional information please contact Gene Ranieri at 651-215-4001. LCA report released The Metropolitan Council has released its annual report regarding the Livable Communities Act (LCA). The report provides information on LCA activity for 1999 and summary informa- tion for the four years that LCA has been operative. The report also relates the LCA activities to Metropolitan Council's smart growth policies and the Regional Blueprint. For a copy of the report call the Met Council at 651-602-1000 AMM Annual Meeting is set for May 18 Mark your calendars! The AMM Annual Meeting is set for Thurs- day, May 18, 2000 at the Sheraton Midway in St. Paul. A social hour will begin the evening at 5:30 p.rn., with dinner at 6:30 and the business meeting at 7:30 p.rn. Rep. Ann Lenczewski (DFL- Bloomington), who is a former Bloomington councilmember and AMM Board member, is the featured speaker. A fiyer with more information will be mailed to all AM M members later this month. Business Page 1 of2 atIutrIbune.com ~ freetime !raJœ! homezone cars.com workavenue shODDing¡ ... Ii ' ~. ~: ~ . : \~ '.'C;:;., .... Carver County settles commercial property tax dispute . Cct, Cð~/11 (" t ------ Business , .Ba¡¡¡ David Phelps Star Tribune VVednesday, April 5,2000 Carver County has settled a commercial-industrial property tax dispute that has been nagging all the metropolitan counties and the Rochester area for the past several years. The Carver County Board late Monday approved an agreement that will reimburse about 90 property owners approximately $200,000 in total for excess taxes they paid because an improper tax rate was applied to their propertieS during much of the 1990s. In exchange for the settlement, the affected property owners agreed to forgo nearly $100,000 in interest on the over-taxed amount. "The board did this to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation," said W aconia attorney R. Lawrence Harris, special counsel to the . board. "Carver County made a deal in the best interest of itself and the taxpayer. " At issue is the tax rate applied to the first $100,000 of property before 1998. In the 1980s, the Legislature reduced the tax rate on the first $100,000 of value from 5 percent to 3 percent. But not all counties applied the new rate across the board. (The lower tax bracket has since been increased to $150,000.) Subsequently, nine counties were sued. Carver is the first to settle. Potentially, tens of millions of dollars are at stake across the rest of the metro area and Olmsted County in southeastern Minnesota. The Minnesota Supreme Court is reviewing the biggest dispute, involving Hennepin and Dakota counties. The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled in December that affected property owners were entitled to reimbursement of the excess taxes. Robert Hill, one of the lawyers representing property owners, claims the Hennepin County case alone involves more than $30 million in overcharges on more than 1,700 parcels of commercial-industrial property. bttp://www.startribune.comlviewerslqview/cgilqview.cgi?template=biz_a _ cache&slug=prop05 4/5/00 Business ~ Retum to top Page 2 of2 The other counties with pending suits seeking reimbursement are Washington, Scott, Ramsey, Wright, Anoka and Olmsted. Hill said he has had settlement discussions with some of the counties but most county officials are waiting for the Supreme Court's decision. Hill estimated that the total amount of over-collected taxes in the metro area is between $40 million and $60 million, plus interest. A change in state law in 1998 resulted in the lower rate being applied more uniformly. Harris said the Carver County settlement should not be interpreted as a signal as to what other counties should do. "The board made a risk management decision," Harris said. ''We negotiated a settlement with the plaintiffs that was very attractive." © Coollricht 2000 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Se:..-ft of C:, C-c:/ ¡; YtlU'- 5c.fH~......~..... .¡. ì IJ ..{;,.""//"", o(,~ /m¡a-<:. l- ii w,'/ / b-< a/lr(1~. t¡tJ/ØtJð. /74x!.a¡ .f/w.. %. http://www.startribune.com/viewers/qview/cgi/qview.cgi?template=biz _a _ cache&slug=prop05 4/5/00 Mon Tues Tues Weds Weds Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Fri Fri Sat Sun Sun Sun Sun Apr3 Apr4 Apr4 Apr5 Apr5 Apr6 Apr6 Apr6 Apr6 Apr7 Apr7 Apr8 Apr9 Apr9 Apr9 Apr9 10:59 AM 12:32 PM 4:40 PM 11:51 AM 9:33 PM 12:57 AM 11:53 AM 3:53 PM 8:23 PM 2:50 AM 2:21PM 9:04 PM 1:09AM 5:01 PM 7:57 PM 8:29 PM CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRElRESCUE WEEK OF APRIL 3, - APRIL 9, 2000 Murray Hill Road Ibis Court Minnewashta Pwky/Red Cedar Audubon Road Pontiac Circle Audubon Road Lake Drive East Western Drive Highway 5 & Highway 41 Highover Drive West 78th Street Bluff Creek Drive Lakeview Road East Pioneer Trail Mission Hills Drive Highway 5 & Highway 41 Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Medical- unknown problem Grass fire Medical- person fell Medical- possible heart attack Medical- hand caught in machine Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Stump fire Controlled burning Medical- trouble breathing Fire alarm - false alarm, no fITe Medical- possible hearty Medical- diabetic problem Grass fire Medical- possible stroke Controlled burning 2000 City Council Work Session Schedule January 3, 20pO . . · Design Standards, Kate 5:30p.m.. .., ...... · TIF Legal Issues-Closed Session '. ..... > Library Needs Assessment Courtyard Conference Room · .,. · Miscellaneous Items January] 7, 200.0 .. Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...... ... 5:30p.m. · Strategic Plan Work Session CourtyardConferellce Room JanUJlry~1,2.0pO> ". . · Volunteer Recognition Picnic-5:30 p.m. 5:30p.nr. > ..... ", ." > · Watershed District Rules - 5 :45 p.m. Courtyard Conference Roòm · Financial Policy · Highway 101 · Library (confinn with Barry Petit)? · Miscellaneous Items February 7, 2000 · Strategic Plan - 2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. · Liquor Ordinance & Fees Courtyard Conference Room · Lake Ann Maintenance Building · Financial Policy · Community Development Block Grant · Miscellaneous Items February 21, 2000 President's Day 5:30 p.m. . Courtvard Conference Room March 6, 2000 · Strategic Plan 5:30 p.m. · New Energy Code Courtyard Conference Room · Housing Fundamentals · Performance Standards, Sheriff Bud Olson · 800 mhz radio discussion March 20, 2000 · Affordable Housing Conference with Met 5:30 p.m. Council, MHF A, HRA Chanhassen Rec Center · Legislative Agenda ..' · Miscellaneous Items April3, 2000 · Assessor-Board of Review (for Citizens) Spring Break 5:30 p.m. · Interview Planning Com & Env. Com applicants Scott, Kate Courtyard Conference Room · Miscellaneous Items on vacation Monday, April 17, 2000 . · U ofM GPS presentation 5:30 p.m. · Board of Review Deliberations (first time Courtyard Conference Room Council hears them) · Metricom ROW discussion · Discussion of Library Process · Lake Lucy Water Tower (Jerry/Scott) · School District 112 Facility Ad Hoc Committee .... · Miscellaneous Items 2000 City Council Work Session Schedule May 1, 2000 May 15, 2000 5:30p;m. Courtyard Confel'ence Room ~, May 29,2000 5:30 p.m. Cou '/Ird Con erence Room June 5, 2000 5:30 p.m. , Courtyard Confere,!,ce Roo"," Monday, June 19,2000 4:30 p.m. Courtyard Conference Room · Miscellaneous Items Debt Study presentation Financial policy review · BoaJ'd of Review · Telephone System Discussion Planning Commission Interviews Be in review of munici al housin strate Joint Meetings with Commissions: - 5:30: Senior Commission - 6:15: Environmental Commission - 7:00: Planning Commission - 8:00: Park & Recreation Commission Memorial Day · Miscellaneous Items · Lyman Road Amendment to Master Agreement · Review of PUDs/Zoning issues . Review of Housin strate · Compensation Plan · Set budget targets for FY 200 I · Audit Conference · Vehicle List · Miscellaneous Items No work Session · Unifonn Policy · Christmas Light Ordinance · Miscellaneous Items · Miscellaneous Items · Miscellaneous Items · Miscellaneous Items · Miscellaneous Items 2000 City Council Work Session Schedule g:\user\karen\200Oworksessions.doc Items to schedule: . Labor Day · Miscellaneous Items · Miscellaneous Items · Budget · Miscellaneous Items · Budget · Miscellaneous Items · Budget · Miscellaneous Items · Budget · Miscellaneous Items · Budget · Miscellaneous Items · Probable budget hearing , .' Miscellaneous Items ~ MDH ~ '._-"-~.~"-.- ~-""="'r:: """.' 11'0. . ","n'I" -, 0 ' 2000 Protecting, Maintaining and Improving the Health of All Minnesotans -'\'~N ;.j ,r,.)C!¡.. April 3, 2000 PWSID: 1100001 Chanhassen City Council c/o City Clerk Chanhassen City Hall P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317-0147 Dear Council Members: All community water systems must submit an annual water quality report, officially known as a Consumer Confidence Report, to their customers. The deadline for the completion and delivery of the reports is July I. The basic infonnation required in the report includes the source of the system's drinking water, monitoring results for the previous calendar year (including detections and, if any, violations), compliance information, and standard language required by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. (Note: If information you have compiled differs from what is indicated on the report sentto your water system, please contact me at 651/215-0759,) We have sent a packet to your water superintendent that includes a report with most of the required infonnation. There may be some places on the report where additional infonnation is required. These areas have been noted. Rather than merely adding the above infonnation and then photocopying and distributing the attached report, it maybe in your best interests to refonnat all the infonnation into a new document, which will allow you to enhance the report with maps and graphics as well as additional infonnation, beyond what is required. (Keep in mind that the infonnation on the attached report is the minimum that must be included in a refonnatted report.) The additional infonnation could include a description of your treatment processes and any upgrades that are planned for your water system. The reports require detection ¡nfonnation only on primary contaminants, but it may be wise to address secondary contaminants if they are causing aesthetic problems with your water. If you have detectable levels of secondary contaminants, your customers may have a greater concern about them than about those that can bring about adverse health effects. Rather than ignore this issue, you may want to address it and point out that the iron, manganese, etc., are not causing any adverse health effects even though they may be making the water look, taste, and/or smell bad. Also, for systems that serve a population that contains a significant number of people who do not speak English, please consider including one or more of the statements below in the report. (The statement says, "This report contains very important infonnation. Translate or ask someone who understands it. ") Spanish: Infonnación importante. Si no la entiende, haga que alguien se la traduzca ahora. Hmollg: Nov yog ntaub ntawv tseem ceeb. Y og koy tsi to taub, nrhiav neeg pab txhais rau koh kom sai sai. Distribution: You must distribute a copy of the report to all of your users by mail or other means. Efforts must be made to get the 121 East Seventh Place· St. Paul, MN 55101 . http://www.health.state.mn.us Chanhassen City Council -2- April 3, 2000 PWSID: 1100001 reports to actual consumers rather than to just the bi11ing customer. One method is to mail the report to all postal patrons within the service area using a "Simplified Address" that is available to government agencies; check with your post office about this. Other options include publicizing the availability of the report through the media, delivering multiple copies for distribution by single-bi11er customers such as apartment buildings or large private employers, and posting the report on the internet .ß, , ..-::\ '; A copy of the report must be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Health along with a certification of completion form (which yourwater superintendent has) attesting that the information in the report is accurate and that the required distribution was carried out. You must also retain a copy of the report for at least five years. Failure to produce and distribute a report as required may result in enforcement actions, including fines, from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and/or the Minnesota Department of Health. - Sincerely, -?~o...ft\~~ Patricia A. McKasy Senior Compliance Officer PAM:ST:lmw \ \ \ \ \ " " \ l \ ~ ". . \ L Consumer Contidence Reports In 1996, Congress amended the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, adding a provision requiring that all community water systems deliver an annual water quality report to their customers. No additional monitoring is necessary as a result of this rule; the report requires information only on monitoring already being done. The goal of the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Rule is to provide information to customers about their drinking water without confusing or alarming them and to: · advance consumers' understanding of drinking water, · heighten awareness of the need to protect water resources, and · enhance the image of the professionals in the drinking water community The reports must be completed and distributed by July 1 of each year and will cover monitoring activities through the end of the previous calendar year. ~ Even though a great deal of information is reauired for the report. don't worry! All community water systems will receive a ready-to-go report each year from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). You will have to insert a phone number where your customers can call if they have questions or would like to learn more about the water you supply them. It's also possible that you might have to fill in some more data. However, the report you receive from the Minnesota Department of Health is substantially complete. More information about this is available on page 3. This booklet contains information on the Consumer Confidence Report Rule and how Minnesota is working with its community water systems to help them comply with the rule. Keep this book handy and use it both as a resource when it is time to complete your report as well as a reference guide for questions that may come up anytime during the year. To receive additional copies of this booklet, call the Minnesota Department of Health Drinking Water Message Center: Twin Cities Metro Area-651/215-1324 Toll-free from Greater Minnesota-1/800/818-9318 Minnesota Department of Hea!th Division of Environmental Health .J.. 121 East Seventh Place P. O. Box 64975 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0975 ~ http://www.health.state.mn.us ~...¡;I To request this document in another format, call 651/215-0700; TDD 651/215-0707 or toll-free through the Minnesota Relay Service, 1/800·627-3529 (askfor 651/215-0700). Printed on Recycled Paper March 2000 IC 141-0191 Table of Contents Topic Minimum Content Requirements What Is MDH Doing to Help Its Systems Comply with the Rule? What about Systems that Purchase the Water They Distribute to Their Customers? . What Else Will Accompany the Report from MDH? Distribution Requirements Record Keeping Small Systems: It's Not that Expensive Cautions, Enhancements, and Tips The CCR as a Communication Tool Standard Language Plan Ahead! Summary Page(s) 1 3 4 4 6 7 7 8 11 12 14 16 Minimum Content Requirements The report you issue must contain certain information to comply with the rule. MDH will provide this information to you. The required information includes: Source of Water You must identify the source of your water by type (surface water source, groundwatersource) and by the specific body of water (name of river, lake, stream, watershed, or aquifer). Source Water Assessment _ If your system has completed a source water assessment, you must note the availability of the plan and how residents can get a copy of it as well as summarize your system's susceptibility to contamination. Definition ofTerms Your report must contain brief and plainly worded definitions of the terms used in the report. The terms may include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG), Action Level (AL), Parts per Million (ppm), and No Detection (nd). Regulated Contaminants Detected If a regulated contaminant is detected but not at a level that exceeds the maximum contaminant level (MCL), you must list it in a table along with the level of the contaminant detected, the maximum contaminant level, and maximum contaminant level goal for that contaminant, such as in the table below. You also have to note the source of the contaminant; this could be either the specific source, if it is known, or the typical source of the particular contaminant. Level Detected Contaminant (units) MCLG MCL Range A verage/ Typical Source of Contaminant Result" Barium (ppm) 2.0 2.0 - 0.12 Natural Deposits; Drilling Wastes. , Arsenic (ppb) 0 50.0 - 2.7 Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards. Tetrachloroethylene 0 5.0 nd- 2.2 I.l Leaching from PVC pipes; Discharge (ppm) from factories and dry cleaners. "This is the value used to determine compliance with federal standards. It sometimes is the highest value detected and sometimes is an average of all the detected results. Unregulated Contaminants Your report must contain information on the levels of unregulated contaminants for which monitoring is required. Unregulated contaminants are those that water systems must test for but do not have Maximum Contaminant Levels. The health risk posed by unregulated contaminants is determined by comparing the levels found with health advisory values known as Health Risk Limits. Unregulated contaminants include chloroform, bromodichloromethane, sulfate, and sodium. (Sodium has special monitoring requirements in Minnesota and, as a result, falls into the category of unregulated contaminants.) Minimum Content Requlrements-Contlnued on page 2 1 Minimum Content Requlrements-Contlnued Health Effects Listed for Violations If the level of detection of a contaminant is above the MCL, resulting in a violation, this contaminant must be highlighted in some way (such as an asterisk) within the table of detected contaminants. At the end of the table, it must be noted as a violation with the following information included: an explanation of the violation(s),including the duration of the violation, the potential adverse health effects, and actions taken by the system to address the violation. Compliance You must include information on compliance with national primary drinking water regulations; this mainly covers violations that took place in the previous calendar year. The violations can be for exceeding a maximum contaminant level; they can also be for missing a sample or not reporting information on time. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Hotline and Standard Language Three sections of standard language, which include the EPA toll-free hotline number, have to be in the report. Two of the sections must be printed word-for-word, with one of these sections displayed in a prominent manner (which may be achieved by using boldfaced or italicized type). For the other section, you have the option of using comparable language. For a complete description of the standard language, including which section can be reworded, see pag6$12 and 13. Other Information Your report must contain a phone number of a contact person for people to call if they have questions or need more information. Systems serving a large non-English speaking population must include a statement in the appropriate language(s) regarding the importance of the report. Don'f Worry!!!! You need not fret about the difficulty in assembling all the information required for your report. In Minnesota, we will do this for you (see the sec- tion, What Is Minnesota Doing to Help Its Systems Comply with the Rule? on the next page). However, your water system will be responsible for doing the proper distribution of the report. (See page 6 for information on distribution requirements.) What Is MDH Doing to Help Its Systems Comply with the Rule? Each year, near the end of March, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will provide you with a ready-made report that contains almost all of the required information. This will include your source of water, necessary definitions, a table of detected contaminants, and all the required standard language. Con'C*nOe wIIh Natlonm Primary Drinking w.w RegIåtIoM Insert phone number of contact The_ofokiakiø&water(balhtlp_.....boII1cdwatcr)iIIc1udertYcn,1*eI.Ilreel.pondI. person in shaded area orthrou¡hlbepouød.it Lood'.... J-ri.I,ød_pldt~ ~ MCLO MCL TypicaISoun:cof~ (units) ..... A_ ODDU:frumlf:'M&Cl/eatIIIeIII ,.,.". Barium{ppm) 2.0 2.0 - 021 Dilc:b&rpofdrlUia&...... ~-occurrincorreauJt&om (W1Ci/9S) Dilcbarpfiolbmetalœfineriel, et.oiIølpaproduclion, I Erosioaoft8llnldepolita. fluoriðe(ppm) 4. 4.0 - .. S&lûofM"~IIIqIIires·U Il'œlsucha.pcuJlIR,wba (OYOSl'J6) ønmicip.!_IY*""'IoØd orpniçdlemicals,whicb.-c ß>&OridelOtbe~.._1O promotelUOllteeth;&o.ioDøf ~cornefiomp'''''1mI, / DallØldepositl. lhelallitofoilandpt rltvafHI11t"'1ty ~iœcomplØnce.,¡thfedaalstDClødl. tsomctimcsÎlIhcbi¡hat~ 1998DrinkingWaterRepol't navcøgeofallthedetected.-lues. Þ.1Pra1ecâonA&-y(EPA) ....Cäy.::=~",,;"'..""'"of~.""''''_M''oOi''''''''_r~..¡ooi''''- .....terprovidedbypublicwaleJ ~iDbotded_ January 110 31, 1991. TbeplUpO$CofthÎl~onI5IO.dv1IDceçonSUll)en·undemandingof 90% . sites Typ¡c:.l5ourçcofConblminont ~_..... :ht~.__oftheneedtoproll:d~watcrlUO\ßCS. AL ","I _AL 10 contaill.t kø IIIft&Il Il1I01III11 """"""'- " '.1 OoutofS ConoIioaofbouldlold.p/IInIbiIq; yindicMelhlltwalerpoMl.l èCUClllbc:obWø:dby~Una: iywtans;BrvslcmofPllUrlldepoliU. 100-426-4791. TbeCityofHil1 pnMd~drinkjn¡wakJloilSrcsidenlsfrom.pounðwatetll(llU.e: twowellsthat 13 1.115 loutofS Corrœionofhoulleholdplumbi1l¡ =dI_III,JftIUffl -- Q\IIk:nW)'W~TabkaqllÎfa". I)'IIaPS;f,rosionoflllluraldepolils; ,.,..",.,~. Call . :~~~'f7. ¡'.','. ~!:Æ ¡fyO\! have qllC!dionnboutlhc City of Hill City drinking waleror would Leøchin¡frmnwood.prcscMliva. "tIIIH,,-,,,"sptøI ~f n_pøpltllnHlU bùinfoonaúon-'>oulopportuniûcsfotpublicpwlicipationindec.isionslhlllm.yllTcctthcqualityof~ IIvcoMaxinwmConWniolnlLevellesublilhodfor1hem. l"beIe~ OCrlÚtÛllllø..""""'" .- {rt1m"'~Søf~DrbI_WIIIhr IIIlngsWe sla:ldardl knownubeallhrilklimiblO cldennioe ifthe)' pose I Result8ofMonlloring nac«pI8bIe kwlsoflll!.wn¡u\aled.wntamiTolnt- found, ~ If:IIOIIJe is JCCDn:~;tbe__S)'IIeI!IlI>UIIinformiIaÇl,dlOmerslDdtlk.eOlber ~ooontlminantS\WI'e4etec:tedatlevelslhlllelt«Cded~federal$landards. Ho_._ bIe IhIII follows _~ umelu1MedeoownillUlÞlhII were dele$d: contBmillllUBweredetectled in uar.ellDOuntstbll were beIowlepl limib. ThctablelhalfoUOWIsbows !be conwniNllltli that weredetected. in trao:ellllOllllU last year. (Somco:on\l!llUwltll_ BlllPpIed leu LevelfOlll>l1 Typical Sowœ of ConwniDlnl ftequcnIIydlllloncelycllr;aslrellllt.lIOllncontamillllltllwel'Csamplcdforinl99B. JflllYof!hc:se COII1IIIIÛ__redeledcdlhellsllJrnelhey''''eresampledfOf.tbey_incluðedin~lIblealoDgwi1h ..... A..... 1hedlte\hal~de\cdimOCCO,ltftd·) ..... Keywlbbrevillions: -- 38 Erosionoflllllnldqlositl. M<..1.Q---Muimum ConwniMllt Level Goal: The 1~1 of I conWnÎnlll1 in drinking ....Ier below which - " ErosionofDltlltlldeposiU. dim! døo bw\1Inor6pCded rilk 10 hellJth. MCLGI allow foc Im.qinof.rety. , MCL-Mlxilnum ConIImiIllllt Level: 1be highm level oflwn1/llDÎJ\lnlIiIII Ï$11Io~ indriokir1c WIIa". MCLsaresellllcloletolheMCLGaasfeasiblcusinglhebesllnillbletn:dJlCDlteebnology. When you receive this report, At.-AdianLeveI:The~oflcontaminm1w1ûeh.ife~tricga-slreltlnenlorathet requi~whidla"'1IIer5)'llCtÞmllll follow. DON'T THROW IT AWAY. ppb-¥artsperbil!ion,wbicb_litobeexpcascdUmicrogramlpcrliœt'(U&!1). ppm-Pmu per ØliUion, v.1ûch CIIII "!IO be exprased III mílli&J'llllS per liter (mgII). If you have any questions, call the number listed on the cover letter or leave Lewlfound a message at the Drinking Water ~ MCLO MCL TypieII SourceofContamÎnlllt (IIIÚII) ..... A...... Message Center (651/215-1324 """". or Anenie(jlpb) so.o - 4.0 Erosiooofnaanldepœi1s;RunoK 1/800/818-9318). ~"""" ftomon:blrds;Ibmofffn;mgluslllld. eIectJOnieIproðœticmWll!leS. The report that MDH provides to each water system has shaded areas to indicate where information needs to be added. At a minimum, you will have to fill in the phone number of a contact person. You will also have to add information about actions you took if you had any kind of a violation (either for exceeding an MCL or for not submitting a samR,le on time) during the yea~ . If you use surface water (or buy any of your water from a surface supplier), you will also have to fill in the relevant numbers for turbidity. When this information is filled in, the report is complete. You can then use this as your official report. 3 - ~n~ If your system purchases its water from another system, Ö be sure and read this next part. - ~nr; ~ur What about Systems that Purchase the Water They Distribute to Their Customers? Even systems that purchase all their water from another system must produce and distribute a report. Systems that purchase only a portion of their water from another system must include the monitoring information for that system in their report. The report you receive from MDH will contain information about the water system that you purchase your water from. The Consumer Confidence Rule requires wholesalers (systems that sell their water to other systems) to provide the purchasing systems with the necessary information by April 1 of each year. However, in Minnesota, this probably isn't necessary since MDH will send a ready-made report to each system. For purchasing systems, the report will contain the required monitoring information for the wholesaler. Exception: Purchasing systems that purchase any water from a surface-water system will need to obtain the turbidity information from that system. What Else Will Accompany the Report from MDH? The ready-made report will be sent to the owner or superintendent of each community water system. It will be accompanied by a cover letter and a certification form. The cover letter contains instructions; it also has the population served noted for the individual system and a list ofthe distribution options (if any) available to the system. The certification form contains the name and Public Water Supply identification number for your system. It also lists the distribution options available to you. When the distribution of your report is complete, the superintendent must check the type of distribution that was performed and then complete the information at the bottom (which includes a place for the date the distribution was completed, signature and printed name of the person certifying the information, and the phone number of this person). This form has to be sent to MDH along with a copy of the report. (Even if you us~ the ;eady- made report provided by MDH and do nothing more than insert a phone n mb r. you must still send a CODY of this report back to MDH.) If you used the distribution option of publishing the report in its entirety in one or more local newspapers, be sure and include a clipping of the published report from one of the papers. The owner ofthe system (which may be the city clerk for a municipal water system) will receive a separate letter, informing him or her that the complete report and instructions have been sent to the system's superintendent. Copies ofthe letter and certification form are on the next page. . // . ".'.....¡,~_....__...,..~......., ...........þ -,,'1.'- I¡;øC"'_~ <;;qo.... r.o....,· lIiØCIII'._"""'O n.._~ ~"'-.,.._--~_._.._~'~_...... ___....,..................~~I..'_. no.................. __..,...-fl-...-.-..,...,........---lCoor. _~__-...-................,..u"i<...-.oI _.._(Ø',,}~.If..-...._'-"'""_--io.......... ........._....._"'..".'2.~.000_---_......._- ___.._....--.....-..IJ''''...............- .-....""............_......-._U) _.......__w.............--..".....·....--- ...-,...---..........---- ~_..-.-...... _-----........ ...nol_.....-..---·.....- ..- ._....---......----...,................"...-111 .......... nn......-·........rt--..-....--..... ........__....""'__......._~.........-r--- ...~_..,.;...._..-.,.--......._--.....-...- _, ",.._-""'...."'01----.----·.- ______...-.....----..--ir'f"- _...._-..-il..........-....----···....--...-- taIIII__........._..-..--.--_w. 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Systems that use the newspaper publishing option must Include a copy of the report from the newspaper. Note: The certification form shown below Is for a system serving fewer than 500 people. Larger systems will not have the same distribution options. c.rtìfIlõItonofC~Fonn ,m Cof1$l.Imet ConfidençeReport ThI: jnfurma1ÌOCl in \be: .ulJlChW ~ ¡J lI.tQØ'''IC'''! 1øs ba:n dillributoN in1hc IOUu"';DI maMCJ: 1adi"ifhll1l)' di~tribllled 10 aD clltOØ!CÐ. Iftbc~mv.Wn"" doøc IJwou&b 1bc iadmiOGof IhcrqJQtt wi'b..W__bilLdl'oftI1I!\I1It)dvcbœnuudc~mIfõh~..modo_U:cci\'e ...'fitCI biUih sucb lIS p¡il1icizin¡.IIil.PbtJit) of røon in the media. poIIiDl in ¡1Ub1ic p1.ccI. ddi\-criD&rnuhiplçcopiclor_rcpott.rOfduuibulioab)'Jinak.biJIcrC~..ddivcriDJ reponw eoaøouaity grpniDlioal. poIIins 011 tbc in~ llllÒior ir¥:ludill( wiIhin!be",*, fur~UIahlJeb\fo:lnnaÛOav,'IbMO-biJIiIllCAIIitQØICØ- :-:_oPh:01rCm; JI¡Inn- pws. (t); _.JØ1~- _OR- P~lIiU~"'iur)'inoø:urrnoo;1vctI~~..iItI_ø~itbailllhl:: ~'$pÇCfOfbyoma~~rcpcøtî'_bcin&dbUI~ lIOa1Ic:waomen1NtiJ .",4illblcupollrcqucsl. LisI:~pm.nlktc$ofpub1ic"ÌUTI(-"irdudc.~ofW rcpunlØjt~in\hc;~); Check the distribution method that you used -OR- NuliL"C~"'-rr1oo:_iaVJ"'øail.~~i""'Y.~p;w¡tm.ÎI\tm iJSIJ""I""iM1c\nuI,na "'"" ,!.:",purI ...itl øot tcrNIÎkd 1tuI ¡" ..,.¡W>I'¢ ....n:oquetL till -mcd.....woeð· SÌlP'l'~: K-.N Prin~; í1tk; P1wn=X~ ... Uate IhaJ dldbutlOlI ~ OOO\pIIIWd: ., P..cuø Ù\iII fonn. atun& ..;m Ii copy of !be Consuø1£I C,oÑIIkntc R£porL by July 1. 2000 10: ~lilØSOUl DcperUnCIIl ofHca1th Drîøkinst WIkf hoICCÛOII ScØloD P.O. Box649150 51. Pllul. MingC1n\l\ S5M-091~ 5 -- --- _._~ ~ ---"------ Cautions, Enhancements, and TiRª As long as you fill in the necessary information such as a phone number, you can use the report provided by MDH and be assured that your report complies with all the requirements of the Consumer Confidence Rule. If you reformat the required information into a new document, you have to make sure it is done correctly. This doesn't mean it is a bad thing to create a new document; to the contrary, systems are encouraged to do this and to add additional information that isn't required but that will enhance their customers' understanding about the system and about drinking water in general. Cautions U- , Systems that reformat the required information into a new document should take care to avoid some of the mistakes that other systems have made. Here are a few of the cautions: In addition to the contaminants that were detected, some systems are choosing to list contaminants that were sampled for but not detected. This is fine as long as it is in a separate table from the list of detected contaminants. The detected and undetected contaminants cannot be listed together. I ( r , For most of the regulated contaminants, the system will have to list the compliance value (which could be either the highest value or the average value of all the samples taken) and the range detected (if more than one sample was taken). However, for lead and copper as well as for turbidity, different information is required. For lead and copper it is the 90th percentile level and the number of sampling sites that were over the action level. Contaminant MCLG MCL 90% # sites Typical Source of Contaminant (units) Level over AL Lead (Ppb) 0 15 6.3 00f20 COITOsion of household plumbing systems. Copper (ppm) 1.3 1.3 0.073 00f20 Corrosion of household plumbing systems. Forturbidity, it is the highest single measurement and the lowest monthly percentage of samples meeting the turbidity limits. As a result, different column headings will be needed for lead and copper and for turbidity. It is therefore a good idea to have separate tables for turbidity, for lead and copper, and for the other regulated contaminants. If turbidity has to be included (which will be the case for surface-water systems or those who purchase water from surface systems), the report must contain a brief explanation of the reason for measuring turbidity. The Minnesota Department of Health has included such a statement in the ready-made report it sends out, and the affected systems should make sure that this statement is included in their reports. Contaminant (units) MCLG MCL -- --- Typical Source of Contaminant Turbidity (NTU) nla TT , :.U;'ìi!i;;j Soil runoff ·-Lowest Monthly Percentage of Samples Meeting the Thrbidity Limits ---Highest Single Measurement Turbidity is a measure of the clarity of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system. Surface water systems, or those who purchase any portion of their water from a surface water system, will have to Include a table for turbidity with an explanation of the reasons for monitoring for It. Systems will have to fill In the turbidity results In the shaded area Indicated on the report provided by MDH. 9 \ ~ -~ -.-.....-..--,--.. _..._----~_.. ¡, -,"...~_.~---_.~_.. Enhancements and Tips Many water systems have included additional information and graphics, which help to promote understanding about drinking water to their customers. Some have inserted a checkmark by the listing of each detected contaminant to indicate that it met the standard. An example: Level Detected Meets Contaminant (units) MCLG MCL Range Average/ Typical Source of Regulatory Result Contaminant Requirement Erosion of natural deposits; t/ Mercury (ppb) 2.0 2.0 - 0.01 Discharge from refineries and factories. Nitrate (as Nitrogen) Runofffrom fertilizer use; t/ (ppm) 10.0 10.0 nd-0.37 0.37 Leaching from septic tanks. Erosion of natural deposits. 3 Note: Some systems using checkmarks labeled the column with the term, . "Met or exceeded the standard," Be careful when using the word "exceeded." _ Although in these cases, the water systems intended for it to mean "bettered," there can be confusion about its meaning. Normally, to exceed a standard means to go above it or to violate the standard. Don't use the word exceed if you mean that the contaminant level was below, and in compliance with, the standard. More Tips: Other systems inserted a list of contaminants with secondary standards (those that don't affect " health but can cause the water to look, taste, or smell bad). Detections of contaminants such as iron and manganese are not required to be listed in the reports. However, it can be a good idea to address this issue, particularly for systems that have elevated levels of these types of contaminants. Customers of these systems may have greater concems about contaminants that are causing their water to be discolored than they do about contaminants that can bring about adverse health effects. Other useful information that may be added includes: - A description of the treatment process used by the water system - Any upgrades the system is planning -Information on the amount of training that the system's operators receive each year; this is a good way to emphasize the professionalism of the people treating and distributing the water. Even systems that use the ready-made report provided by MDH may attach an additional sheet (or sheets) that contains more information on their systems, such as what has been described in the above paragraphs. ~ The CCR as a Communication Tool' Consumer Confidence reports should be the starting point, not the end point, in communication. It may be a good idea to share the information in the report with newspapers and/or radio stations. They may be interested in doing a story on the report and may contact you for more information. This is a chance to deliver certain messages about their system-that it is staffed by dedicated professionals who work hard to make the water safe, that the water from your system and other public water systems is more thoroughly tested and regulated than water from any other source, including bottled water, etc. In addition to getting more positive messages out about your system's water, it will alert your residents to the coming of the report. Note: Such a story in a newspaper probably will not satisfy the distrib'tJtion requirement for systems who have the option of using newspaper publication. The only way the requirement can be satisfied in this way is for the report to be published in its entirety, which probably will not happen in an article done by the paper. However, this is still an excellent means of communicating with customers and is useful to do in addition to whatever other means are used to satisfy distribution requirements. 11 L Standard Lan~ The reports require three separate sections of standard language. All the required language will be included in the ready-made reports that MDH provides to each system. If a system reformats the information from MDH in a new report, it must include the language; however, one of the sections may be reworded and tailored to the situation of the individual system. The other two sections must be printed word-for-word (and one of those sections must be prominently displayed). Below are the three sections of the standard language required for the reports. O Systems may use comparable language for this section. This means they can reword the information below and/or tailor it to their system; it does not mean that the Inclusion of this information is optional. Even if It is reworded and/or tailored, the Information in this section must be substantlaily included: . The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radio active material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants; which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish li":1its for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Standard Language--ContlnUed on next page . This Information must be Included word for word: Standard Language-Contlnued Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. . This Information must be included word for word and must be prominently displayed (which could be done by using a boldfaced, italicized, or underlined type style): Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. Environmental Protection Agency/Centers for Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. 13 I. Plan ahead! The ready-made report will not be available from MDH until late March and the reports are due July 1. This means that you should be thinking about the reports and the distribution of them well before you receive the ready-made report from MDH; otherwise, you may find that you don't have enough time to get the report printed and distributed before the deadline. This is especially true if your systems serves a population of greater than 10,000, since you will be required to perform individual distribution of all reports. For example, if a system plans to reformat the MDH report for inclusion in a quarterly city newsletter that goes out in May, it needs to have a plan of action in place before it receives its report from MDH.. If the city isn't able to get the report into the May newsletter and the next newsletter isn't scheduled for distribution until August, it will have to do something else, since waiting for the next newsletter will cause the system to miss the July 1 distnbution deadline. The same is true if a system plans to handle distribution through a quarterly water bill. Exceptions to the deadline will not be made because of a system's failure to plan ahead (or any other reason, for that matter). The deadline is locked in by rule, and MDH has no legal flexibility to change it. Failure to produce and distribute a report by the deadline is a major violation of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. J I J I , ; I Notes . 15 -:f¡ Summary Imporla(11 Poinls 10 Rememher: · You will receive a ready-to-go report from the Minnesota Department of Health (see page 3). . The type of distñbution you must perform depends on the size of your system (see page 6). · You must submit a copy of the report, along with a completed and signed Certification of Completion form, to the Minnesota Department of Health by July 1 (see pages 4 and 5). . Keep this booklet as a handy reference and a place to keep notes (space provided on page 15). · Most importantly, Don't Worry!!!! (see page 2). Imporlanf Dafes 10 Rememher: · Late March-You will be receiving the ready-to-go report from the Minnesota Department of Health. . July 1- This is the deadline. You must complete and distribute your report to your customers by July 1 as well as get a copy of it, along with the signed Certification of Delivery form, to the Minnesota Department of Health.