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Correspondence Correspondence Letter to Rutledge Construction dated September 7, 2000 regarding recording studio. Publication of the Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Report. Chanhassen Fire Department Calls from October 2 through October 29, 2000. Letter from Verizon Wireless dated October 16, 2000. Letter from John Kelly, Campbell Knutson, dated October 20, 2000. Letter from Sheriff Bud Olson dated October 24, 2000. Memo from Office of the State Auditor dated October 30,2000. Newsletter from AMM dated October 23-November 10, 2000. Letter from Tracking Report and Active Criminals (T.RAC.) dated October 31,2000. Letter to Gerald Paulsen dated October 31, 2000. Letter from MnDOT dated November 1, 2000 regarding T.H. 7 Construction. Letter from MnDOT dated November 1, 2000 regarding Metro Division Reorganization. Letter from MnDOT dated November 1, 2000 regarding update of 20-year Transporation System Plan. Letter from Standard & Poor dated November 2, 2000 regarding General Obligations. Letter from Elliot Knetsch dated November 6, 2000 regarding Paws, Claws & Hooves. Letter from Sonja Wolter, Carver County Risk/Emergency Management dated November 6, 2000. Memo from Teresa Burgess dated November 8,2000 regarding TH 212 Noise Mitigation. League of MN Cities, Policy Adoption Conference Registration form and Proposed 2001 City Policies. - CITY OF CBANHASSEN 690 ÛIJ Cmttr Drivt, PO Box 147 Chøthøssm, Minnesotl/55317 Phont 612937.1900 GtntrIll Fax 612.937.5739 Enginming Fax 612.937.9152 Public Stzj'tty Fax 612.934.2524 Wib www.ci.chtmhassm.mn.IIS cc: (Q~L -¡;¡r f1/ REVISED LE'ITER (see comments from Fire Inspector and Planning Dept.) September 7, 20'0'0' Mr. Randy Rutledge Rutledge Cons1ruction Co. 140'9 seventh St. South Hopkins, MN 55343 Re: Plan Review for: Recording Studio 780'1 Audubon Rd. Chanhassen, MN 55317 .< Dear Mr. Rutledge: . ". ,. - . . " . The plan review for the new building at 780'1 Audubon Road.~ been completed to the extent possible. The plans have been reviewed by the Inspéctiç¡nDivision, Fire Inspector, Engineering ~Partment,and Planning Department. InsPc:ctic)}])ivision review does not include plumbing ~ HYAC .review. Fire Inspector reyic:.Wiíp~snç¡t.include fire sprinkler review. Below arecornments andcotrectio~s relating iotlieþîaiÚ·êviej,\¡. . '. 'ì INSPECTIONS DIVISION . '. . . . . I. Submit the M!t lighting power budge! check list for the exterior anðinterior of the bw1ding. MEC7670'.0'80'O. .. '. .. . .... . , , ~ 2. Submit the building envelope energy calculations. . .~ , ," . ... ;j .. ~1 """ .." .' '.. . , . 3. Submit a detailêd descriptioll ofJlSe (açtivjty)of~oJlS areas (basement, main floor, etc.) within the buildjug. ThÍ$Ìs n~.esSa¡y to ·e!Ìsiirè.prOPer QCCuP!Ùicy classifiçation ¡)t.the éte8s' (Please note, ;¡~.¡use bf an ~. for an a~Yityn'ot~i1owe~ byiì' s occupáncycl~sif\caiionis a Violation .of sþfe ''', law and rnunlclpalordµJanc.e),. . 4. Submit 3 Sels Ofth~ HV AC pIIl!1S~ofrèview", òne wIth tlJe"rigi¡:Jal sig¡;at1Ìre of the mechanical engi¡:Jeer. UBÇIO~,:p., .'1 '" ... ;: . '¡';, .:.i 'I'" 5. SubmIt 3 sets ofÎhé plwnbing p'1~,~ òtie\Vitbth~ original·sì~~ oftbè~;{qgfleçr ormasterplumber~''µ!3C 10'6.3.2. . . .' .... : :.; .:' .. ,,,,,t",..' : '. :;¡ ", " 6. Submit 3 sets of the electrical plàns. otie witlJ the original signllture of the electrical engineer or contractor. UBC 10'6.3.2'.,,14' :.... "Jt>: 7. Submit a contact list for the proj~in~lùilé'Dan;es, phone numbers and addresses of the building owner, CO~1ractor and aU design professionals. UBC 10'6.3.2. 71.. r:... Jrl._L,,__ ,_.,:-",' ___.,_:... ...:do "",...... 1..1.... _...1:... ...1.....1. . .,. ..___:___ j. .1...:..'_._'_ ...._. }, ,'r. " ,. - R cc GENERAL CONTRACTORS RUTLEDGE CONSTRUCTION CO. 1409 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 PHONE: (952) 935-5558 FAX: (952) 935-6415 October 10,200'0 City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 CITY OF CHANHASSEN OCT 11 2000 BUILDING DEPARTMENT Attention: Jerritt Mohn RE: Chanhassen Plan Review for Recording Studio, RCC Job #20141 Dear Sir; We are responding to your letter dated 9/7/0'0 regarding the plan review for the recording studio at Paisley Park. I. MBC lighting power budget calculations have been included on the electrical drawings submitted. 2. The building envelope energy calculations are attached. 3. Description of use (activity) of various areas. Basement: Rear overhead door is to be used to move stage equipment in and out for storage only. Tunnel: Moving equipment without going outside Bathroom, Mechanical Room, HaD, Stairs: Self-explanatory. . Main .Floor: Main floor to be set up with sound/stage equipment to atd in rehearsals. Main Floor Bathrooms, Stairs, and Vestibule: Self-explanatory Mezzanine: Private office and viewing area with private bathroom. 4. HV AC plans will be submitted. 5. Three sets of the plumbing plans with original signature of the mechanical engineer have been delivered to you. 6. Three sets of the electrical plans with original signatures of the electrical engineer have been delivered to you. 7. a. Submitted with foundation permit application.. b. The design professionals have been included on title sheet of drawings. JUL. -18' 00 ¡rUE) 13: 51 C I ry OF CHAN P. S. TEL:612 934-2524 P 004 FAMILY DWELLING I c mil quare mge: I J" Lev.1 (bu.em.,,!) 2'" LIve/ )" L.""I 4'" Level 'I Torlll Finished FiJlisbod Fmi'hed Finished Finisbod Uníinimcd Unfinished Unfinished Unrll>ish~ Unfinished Desiplate Ea.i-¡:y Cod. Compliance: MN Rules 7670 (CAT 1) _ or MN Rules 7672 _ Poth 0 _ I __ 2 _ ] _ S Garage Square Fooblp: Attaehod Deblched I Tuck Under HVACSystem: Oil a Gas!:J ElectrieD ForcedAirD HotWlII:rD AICtJl MechanicslVelllnadona Number of Bath.: FujI ~ V, Number of Bedrooms I Number Future Bedrooms Number of Fireplaces: Masonry ManufaCtured Other ! Deck· Sq. Footage ] Season Porch· Sq. Footage Smen Poreh _ S~. Footage Valw: of Dwelling EXCLUDING land: i I I I OecupanrJTen.nt: P a i s 1 e y Par k . Contact Po/S0n: CUlTent Address: 780 1 Au dub 0 n Rd. Phone (H?: ClI)': Chanhassen State: MN lip: 55~ 1/ , , New ex AIœt 0 Repair 0 Addition 0 Other 0 Square Footage: I Construction Type: 1 1 _ N Location in BuilWnS: _ Propo.ed Us.: R e co r â i n 9 ~ t u d i 0 Descriptitm of Work: New B u i I din Q I Sprinklered: Ves tJ No CJ Occupancy Chwí/ic'tÎnn(s): B'; '.: ¡ liV AC System: O:1s0 Oil 0 Electric 0 AlC tJ Forced Air !J Space He.i 0 Hot Wat.r 0 Ste:un 0 I .x:o.C>X','" Value of Improvement: $.4.Q0'! 000 , 0 U ~ i f,MS'{¡ ;;>¿'¿)6-.' COmpJetod COMMERCIAL PERMIT REQillRE!>!IENTS and CODE REVIEW OU'I]LINE O1u,t be ,ubmltted with application I , , , ; ''-~.~..'" c COMMERCIAL A..'ID U,"DUSTRIAL Fred Evans (w):388~0'66'i t.and Value: ACTe.~e: D TENA.'IT IMPJWVEMENTS Occupant'Tenant: Cucrent Address: City: Statl3; Contact Person; Phone (H):¡' Zip: I I Contact P~rson: Phone (Ii); Zip: ¡ (W): Building Manager· Address: City: Sw.: (W): New 0 Alter a R...".ir 0 Square Footage: Loc.dnn in Building: Description of Work: HV AC Systen¡; 0..0 Oil!:J Elec"i.O AlC!:J Forced Air CJ Hot Water a Adjolning Tenants; Name: Name: Proposed Use: Cons1ruetion Type: Proposed Use: Occupancy ClaS31ic.tion(s) Address: Address: Sprinklered: Yes 0 I i i NnD Occupancy CI"siticatjon: Occupancy Cwsif1calion: I I I I I I Conme! Pe~o.n: Phone (Ii): I Sbed ¡:¡ Deck tJ Basement Pinish a Iœpojr 0 Remodel 0 Addition ¡:¡ Fence 01 Pool 0 UST Removal 0 UST fnStllJation 1:1 SI¡¡n 0 Grading 0 Reroof 0 Fireplace 0 Other 1:1 Explain: I ! Value oflmprovement: E OTHER IMPROVEMENTS . .', OccupanL'Tr:naut (W): Demolidon 1:1 Square Foomge: . I Dimcnsjot1$: Value of Improvement: i 8:l:Ir'I:rWIm\bIlia~JiQIiQlo lWiIItiI~oc ge 4 Sheriffs Report: , Found in the Sheriff's Mailbag.., !ote: The following letter has been edited to respect Ed. Note: letters we receive from cIúldren are always reprinted )ñvacy of the writer's family. exactly as they are written. Here is what one third grader thought about a class visit. .'anuary. our son was killed in an automobile accident ·ound. The driver of the car blew a .17 three hours the wreck. Your department handled the investigation 'lawlessly. 1 might add. Every ~"was crosseil'ä'iid every tted. Your staff is to be commended. ,",,"-< :ing as a paramedic. I work with your officeiión a daily They are che best in the bminess. 'e let your staff know how much we appreciate their ~,. A Mound Resident "lid like to personally thank you for your support ng the lSAG Conference in Minneapolis. The :ties you provided were instrumental to the mccessfùl Imion of the conference and related protests..:The ;ssionalism of the officers speaks highly of your Depart- t On, on behalf of the Minneapolis Police Department the citizens of Minneapolis. I chank you for your tance. ,. Chief Robert K. Olson Minneapolis Police Dept. -Dear Sargent . I really liked talking' about MiMieapolis. I also liked the badges and baseballcards and the free ice cream cirtifacet. I am wearing my badge right now.· Sincerly. Madeline, Jr. Deputy "Your support and special efforts permitted the conference participants (lSAG) co conduct their bminess and work- shops in a safe. secure environment and allowed them to focus on the exchange of scientific information. On behalf of the University of Minnesota, please know that your efforts and professionalism are valued and appreciated. . Mark G. Yudof President University of Minn. George R. Aylward Chief Univ. of Minn. PD Lawrence B. Schook Chairman, ISAG Organizing Committee "C".) '\~ LI¡."",L,. '\t-s.'S:. 1""I"!'I"I'II1"'I"I'I"""I'I1"'III""I1"'I'I''1!~'1 £Ll£ 'ON J.IW¡'3d NW "SldW CIVd 3ÐVJ.SOd 's'n OJ.S OJ.Sd H£SS NI'I 'u.....4""4:> Q\!JO Ja~no:> 069 OO',",4U84:> O ~:> 4¡J0M4SV uoo Ja6euew ç 1 ýçç NW 'S!lode~uu!w ~~~J~S 'PJ!d 'pnos OÇ¡; ~snmpmo::> '9 woo~ .lJ!J~'IS Á1uno::> u!d~uU~H ueh\o9~W '0 }P!J~ed Sheriff's Report Jáßcjjj)·£ _~ The Hennepin County Sheriffs Office has just presented the Fiscal Year 2001 proposed budget to the Hennepin County Board. It is not a small amount of taxpayers' money. In fact, the HCSO has requested $60 million in operatingjùnds for the coming year. That is about $55 a year for every resident of Hennepin County. All Hennepin County departments were directed by the County Board andAáministrator to hold their new budgets at a 2% increase of property lax revenues so we are certainly not the only ones holding the line. ~ mct their mandate in our preparation of FY 2001 for nine of the 10 divisions within the Sheriffs Office. The Adult Detention Center and Public Safety Facility budgets were presented separately. ~ are keenly aware that the staffing and operation of the new Public Safety Facility (PSF), now scheduled for opening in August 2001, have a tremendous impact not only on the HCSO budget, but the entire Hennepin County budget, too. Our combined PSF and current jail budgets will increase 12.7% over FY 2000 levels. Working with the Office of Budget and Finance, we have analyzed and planned to an incredible degree to keep these costs as low as we believe are safely possible. However, the costs associated with this new PSF should be a surprise to no one especially the Hennepin County Commissioners who have approved its constrt«tion and had an active role in its design and staffing. It has been clear for a very long time that Hennepin County has outgrown its more than century-old jail. Survey information has repeatedly indicated that Hennepin County residents continue to consider crime as a major quality of life issue and that the majority of those surveyed do support the construction of the new jail even understanding that it will raise their taxes. When cost of living increases alone equal 3% and health insurance is skyrocketing. it doesn't take much math to figure out that something else has to give to stay below 2% of tax revenue. It has been a painjùl exercise and one I hope not to repeat because I believe public safety in Hennepin County must remain a priority for our citizens. Patrick D. McGowan Hennepin County Sheriff Page 3 K-9s Show Their Stuff at Region VII Competition c' HENNEPIN COUNTY i r' C,Hf R, fr" Off ,r f iiL, \~¡ I ;..~.~,;J.'I ^ ya...:",!". Y,. .~. ,",,;:11· ~. - _ d ~S:' DEPUTY SHERIFF ROBERT KOHLS AND K-9 BUDDU A rookie and a veteran stole the show at the rccent Region VII Police Canine Association competition in Glencoe. Deputy Bob Kohls and his third K-9, Buddij ("Buddy"), were named "Rookie Dog of the Year with Veteran Handler." Kohls previously handled K-9 Casey, the first HCSO K-9, and more recently K-9 Bruin who is retired. Buddy is a Belgian Malinois and shortly after Kohls began working with Buddy, he predicted that "this dog would be something special." Apparently, he was right. Also finishing well was Deputy Tom Sigfrinius and K-9 Argus who brought home an enormous red, white and blue trophy for the fifth place overall perfor- mance against 53 other K-9s. All of the K-9s compete in several categories during the event. All of the HCSO K-9 teams placed wel in the individual events. .2 .....-...._.~.__.~"""- Sheriff's Report 9areœeff 10 'J)orolh'y f3e9ramí Hennepin County Sheriff's Office many people in Hennepin County ¡ good fricnd and an invaluable orrer with the death of Dorothy rand in August. >thy was a member of the Sheriff's ¡munity Advisoty Board. Even Jghout her illness, she attended :ings and numerous events hosted Ie HCSO. With her candid and .spective views, she provided lble citizen input. )thy's educational, professional and mal accomplishments have been ,mbered by many since her un- 1y death. However, perhaps her ":est legacy to each of us is her Iring love oflife and willingness to ~art of the solution." Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Jud to have been part of Dorothy's 'Pulling Together' at SEA Picnic Over 160 employees, their families, friends and fonner employees enjoyed the annual Sheriff', Employees' Association Picnic, September 24, at Oak Grove Park. The.. was grear food and lots of friendly competition games with gifts and prizes for many. lr was a grear day ro taIœ a few mornenu to enjoy a gorgeous fall afternoon and...it was made even better by heUcopter rid.. paoted by our own Captain Corey Thompson. (Submitted by Lt. Brian Tollin) Sheriff Presents 2001 Budget to Board, PSF Opening Next Summer Drives Costs for HCSO There were few surprises in the 2001 budget proposal to the Hennepin County Board made September 21 by Sheriff McGowan. Like other Hennepin County depart- ments, the Sheriff's Office had been tasked with a budget not to exceed TWO percent of property tax revenues. With the opening of the PSF planned for 20'01, there was little hope that the overall budget could be held at that level. Working with thc Office of Budget and Finance and County Administration, the budget proposal was pared down to approximately $60' million, but was presented in TWO separate parts. The operating budget of nine divi- sions was presented under the Board's fiscal 200' I directives and represents $33 million. The detention budget of $27.3 million includes both the ADC and the PSF and represents only a 12.7% increase over last year's budget for the ADC alone. Action by the County Board is pend- mg. Sßc£jfj~.s J!,~\)~",,- is a publication of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Public Information Office Room 6, Courthouse 350 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 .J- .' W.I£ . /, ,~- .. ..) Public Information Officer - Roseann Cdmpagnoli (612) 348-7159 roscanll. campagno/i@co./¡cllncpin.mn.us A publication of the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office FALL 2000 CC '. LØV'i'c..L J ~ - \ß\\\)~\ ~\~\'+ Sheriff Patrick D. McGowan )ctober Recognition Ceremony Will Honor 22 :eremonies on October 19 at 5:30 .m. in the Fourth Street Rotunda of :ity Hall will recognize the promotion f 11 Hennepin County SherifFs )ffice personnel. In addition, five new censed deputies will take their Oath of )ffice. rhree members of the HCSO wilI ~ceive awards for outstanding service nd two Citizen Awards of Merit wilI e presented. .ad, of course, the newest HCSO K-9 ñll be "officially" badged. K-9 Ally has een on board since May, but this is the ,rst ceremony conducted since she egan sniffing out the goods. ~veryone is invited to share in the ,\',c:~~:'~:-,:~r:;r?5W~,1'::2X " ",,-,·t··-·--· ".,' ,...:.-,: INSIDE . - - '-~'{~! '.;-:~~)"" -.-' 2 2001 Budget . Presented to Board F~ ': "'-:i c'; >;":-."? . ';>"::':[" .,<.¡:,~ "",,,, .- _ ,. e~.. -.....- " ,.' ", ,;, ,'" .3K~9s Ean1 Honors. .. N . -: ~_:..~', ,.~ "F.~·;· ,-'::', ,.-.' ,.>"!.:«¿,;',' achievements of people being recog- nized during the ceremony. Please remember that downtown traffic is especially congested at this time. Parking is available for just $3 in the Hennepin County Lot at 4th Street and 5th Avenue. Being Sworn In as Deputy Sheriffs Are: Deputy Sheriff David Carlson Deputy Sheriff Troy Foucault Deputy Sheriff Kern Linton Deputy Sheriff Troy Rasmussen Deputy Sheriff Michael Risvold Being Promoted Are: Dennis Strom to Lieutenant, Internal Affairs James Ross to Sergeant, Communications Steve Tait to Sergeant, Patrol Division Darrell Huggett to Sergeant, Warrant Unit Shawn Maloney to Sergeant, Employee Development . Brian Blaha to Sergeant, Court Security John Stephens to Detention Sergeant Bill Nereson to Detention Sergeant Scott Larson to Detention Sergeant George Bergin to Crime Lab Techniciar Nathan Wasgatt to Crime Lab Technicia Being badged is K-9 Ally. Commendation Awards Captain Bill Chandler Deputy Matt Hagen Christi Fossum Citizen Award of Merit Miranda Minnie Cleveland David Joel Cleveland HCSO Mounted Patrol Trots Off With Top Honors The HCSO Mounted Patrol rodc off with first place honors at the fourth an- nual Hennepin Parks Department of Public Safety Mounted Patrol training and competition. The Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol gar- nered both team and individual honors in the three-day event. Mounted Patrol units from across the nation participated in skills and competitions aimed at en- hancing the abilities of horses and rid- . ers. Members of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol include Special Deputies Lt. John Tackaben Kelly Burn, Bobby Gretton, Kristin Vc Seggern and Sheriff Pat McGowan. "These men and women give hours their own time and special talent to pr vide us with a resource that we could n staff on a fu)ltime basis. Their efforts tn: extend our ability to assist our citizens many situations, " McGowan said. The Sheriff also commended t] Hennepin Parks Department of Pub Safety for the quality of the training ( perience they offered. Mon Tues Tues Weds Weds Weds Weds Weds Weds Weds Thurs Fri Fri Sat Sat Sun Tues Tues Tues Weds Weds Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Mon Tues Tues Weds Weds Weds Fri Fri Fri Sat Sat Sun Sun Oct 2 10':0'5 AM Oct 3 9:32 AM Oct 3 5:45 PM Oct4 5:58AM Oct 4 6:16 AM Oct4 10:0'5 AM Oct 4 II:O'2AM Oct 4 1:0'0' PM Oct4 2:0'8 PM Oct4 4:19PM Oct 5 5:16PM Oct 6 7:0'5 AM Oct 6 3:51 PM Oct 7 1:36 AM Oct7 3:32PM Oct 8 4:51 PM Oct 10 11:19 AM Oct 10' 12:52 PM Oct 10' 3:0'7 PM Oct II 11:50AM Oct 11 2:05 PM Oct II 2:47 PM Oct 12 7:38 PM Oct 13 1:37 PM Oct 14 1:0'4 PM Oct 15 6:0'0' PM Oct 168:22 AM Oct 16 2:53 PM Oct1712:15PM Oct 17 12:25 PM Oct 18 11:59 AM Oct 18 9:27 PM Oct 18 9:55 PM Oct 20' 7:35 AM Oct 20' 6:20' PM Oct 20' II :0'4 PM Oct 21 12:03 PM Oct 21 3:32 PM Oct22 6:01 AM Oct 22 90':0'5 PM \ CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE/RESCUE WEEKS OF OCTOBER 2, - OCTOBER 22, 200'0 Hallgren Court Highway 5 Flamingo Drive Highway 5 & Park Drive Highway 5 & Park Drive Stoughton Avenue West 78th street Highway 10'1 Highway 10'1 Thrush Court Butte Court Fawn Hill Road Hopi Road Dogwood Avenue Hesse Farm Circle Leslee Curve Lake Drive West Pima Lane Arborètwn Boulevard Highway 10'1 & West 78th St West 78th Street Lake Lucy Rd & Hwy 41 Audubon Road Tanagers Lane Marshland Trail Lotus Trail Stratford Blvd Highway 5 & Market Blvd Highway 5 7 Market Blvd West 78th street Autumn Ridge Way Powers Bouelvard Hwy 5 & Minnewashta Pkwy Murray Hill Road Pontiac Lane & Kerber Blvd Great Plains Blvd Boulder Road Charing Bend Kiowa Trail Highway 5 & Powers Blvd Medical- insulin reaction Rekindle of a burn Medical- unknown problem Car accident - cancelled enroute, no injuries Gasoline tank spill Medical- possible stroke, cancelled enroute Medical- person fainted Grass fire Grass ftre Medical- person choking Medical- person down, unknown problem Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Grass ftre Car fire Medical- cut hand Medical- head injury Medical- person in seizures Medical- unknown problem Grass fire Car accident with injuries Fire alarm - false alarm, no ftre Medical- unknown problem, cancelled Medical- trouble breathing Gas line break Medical- person passed out Tree on ftre Fire alarm - false alarm, no ftre Car accident with injuries Car accident with injuries Medical- chest pains Smell of smoke Medical- severe headache Picnic table on ftre Medical alarm, false alarm, cancelled Smoke in the area Car accident with injuries Leaves on ftre Grass fire Medical- trouble breathing Car accident with injuries Mon Tues Weds Weds Weds Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Fri Fri Fri Sat Sat Sun Oct23 1l:47PM Oct24 3:19 PM Oct 25 I :0'9 AM Oct25 8:19AM Oct 25 8:48 PM Oct 26 I :58 AM Oct266:14AM Oct26 6:19AM Oct 26 6:56 AM Oct 26 7:0'4 PM Oct26 8:0'1 PM Oct 26 9:39 PM Oct27 12:15AM Oct 27 6:53 AM Oct 27 6:0'5 PM Oct 28 2:47 PM Oct 28 7:43 PM Oct 29 5:47 AM CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRElRESCUE WEEK OF OCTOBER 23, - OCTOBER 29, 20'0'0' Santa Vera Drive Hesse Farm Road Teton Lane Main Street Market Boulevard Fox Hollow Drive West 78th Street Kimberly Lane Highway 5 & Dakota Ave Hickory Road Lukewood Drive Highway 5 & Dell Road Harvest Way Market Boulevard Highway 10'1 & Pioneer Trail Bridle Creek Trail Kiowa Trail Cheyenne Trail Medical - possible heart attack Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Person feeling weak Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Medical - head injury Medical- abdominal pain Medical - person fainted Medical- unknown problem Car accident with injuries Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Medical- chest pains Car accident with injuries Medical- trouble breathing Medical - person fell Recreatiollal fire Medical- low blood pressure Medical- person choking Medical- person fell I/'¡'" ,< C --.._-"-'=.~ Northwest Area Law Department ~. ver'7OI1wireless Verlzon Wireless 335016181 Avenue SE Bellevue. Washing10n 98008 October 16, 2000 CITY OF CHANHASSEN ATTN: CITY MANAGER 690' COULTER DRIVE, BOX 147 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 Re: Our Site: MINDOVETAIL-3-1 Dear Sir or Madam: Please be advised that effective Apri13, 2000, Vodafone AirTouch Pic., and Bell Atlantic Corporation combined their domestic wireless operations to form the largest wireless provider in the United States, doing business as Verizon Wireless. I am writing to let you know that AirTouch Communications, lnc.'s domestic wireless subsidiaries and operations, formerly doing business as AirTouch Cellular are part of that exciting event, and now do business as Verizon Wireless. Any future payments, notices or other communications formerly made under the AirTouch or Vodafone AirTouch Licenses name should reflect our new name - Verizon Wireless. Please update your records to reflect this change. Should you have any questions regarding our new name, please refer to our website at www.verizonwireless.com or contact our Northwest Area Network Real Estate Department at (425) 603-2100. t,,:~¡:',~ , Devon E. Gores Paralegal . " '-'. '. '--'- ',. ., ~~. - . " , " " -; Z 0 2000 DEG (;11 T Vi-- VI :/-,:\, ,,·-,;)vC.(\i CAMPBELL KNUTSON ¡J, ,.,. ,1,(". v ~-., ,'n, Professional Association Attorneys at Law Thllil1<LSJ. Camphcll Roger N. Knutson Thomas M. Scott Elliott B. Knetsch JoclJ.þmnik (651) 452-5000 Fax (651) 452-5550 .. . Andrea McDowcll Poehler Matthew K. Brokl* John F. Kelly Matthew J. Foli Marguerite M. Þ-1cCarron Cìina M. Brandt Writer'. Direct Dial: (651) 234-6214 Writer'. Fax: (651) 452-5550 Writer's ewmail: mfoli@ck-Iaw.com ~ AlJ, Iran.'eJ ;n Wi'c(m.<in October 20, 2000 Mr. Scott Botcher City Manager City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Drive PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 P¡;:Cr:nfr:n ~('- 2 ~ 2 .', iL 000 Mr. Don Ashworth Executive Director Economic Development Authority for the City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Drive PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 CJ ìY U;-l,;n,'-,",'nt. ...c.::-~'r.¡ " 'V""'~!\i Re: Chan Ventures, LLC Mortgage Foreclosure by Advertisement Gentlemen: This letter serves as an update on the above-referenced mortgage foreclosure proceedings. In September 1997, the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Chanhassen (the "EDA") lent to Chan Ventures, LLC the amount of $134,102.01. As security for this loan, the EDA took a second mortgage on the Chanhassen Bowl property. Heritage National Bank ("Heritage") had a first mortgage. In April 2000, Heritage commenced a foreclosure by action with regard to its first mortgage. Due to difficulties with serving the proper parties, Heritage voluntarily dismissed the foreclosure by action and Heritage started a foreclosure by advertisement. This office, on behalf of the EDA, also commenced a foreclosure by advertisement. On September 21, 2000, the Carver County Sheriff held the sheriff's sale with regard to the EDA's mortgage. This law firm, on behalf of the EDA, bid in the amount of the current Suite 317 · Eagandalc Office Center · ] 380 Corporate Center Curve . Eagan, MN 55121 Messrs. Botcher and Ashworth October 20, 2000 Page 2 sum outstanding on the EDA's loan. This was a credit bid, which means that no money was paid to the Sheriff or to Chan Ventures, LLC. On September 26,2000, the Carver County Sheriff held the sheriffs sale relating to the Heritage mortgage and Heritage credit bid the approximate sum of $370,000.00, which was the then current amount of its mortgage. If no one redeems from the EDA within the applicable redemption period (six months), the EDA would become the owner of the property subject to the Heritage mortgage and current and delinquent real estate taxes (approximately $290,000.00 as of the date hereof). The EDA, in order to recoup its investment, would have to redeem fTom the sheriff's sale relating to the Heritage mortgage on or before the expiration of the redemption period (March 25, 2000) and pay the real estate taxes and sell the property for more than the Heritage redemption amount, real estate taxes and EDA loan amount. It is our understanding that the estimated value for the property is close to $1,000,000.00. The combined amount of the Heritage loan and the real estate taxes is approximately $660,000.00. Another option for the EDA is to do nothing, in which case the EDA would lose its investment and either Heritage Bank or a third party would end up the owner of the property. An additional option for the EDA is to do nothing regarding its redemption rights under the Heritage mortgage and negotiate with Heritage Bank after they become the owner of the property. I have the name of the loan officer at the Bank who would be willing to talk to you regarding this matter if you so desire. If the EDA seriously considers becoming the owner of the property, I would advise that the EDA obtain an appraisal of the property and also order a Phase I environmental report to determine if there is any environmental contamination to the property. If you have any questions, please contact either Matthew J. Foli or myself. Sincerely, CAMPBELL KNUTSON Professional Association BY: f ~'/i JFK:cap cc: Mr. Todd Gerhardt cc. ~CA t c Office of County Sheriff Carver County Government Center Justice Center 60'0' East Fourth Street Chaska, Minnesota 55318-2190' RECEIVED NOV 01 2000 CITY OF CHANHASSEN Bud Olson, Sheriff Emergency: 911 Sheriff Admin: (952) 361-1212 Admin. Fax: (952) 361-1229 Dispatch: (952) 361-1231 (Non-Emergency) - CARVER COUNTY October 24, 20'0'0' Scott Botcher 690' City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear City Administrator: I've visited many of the City Councils over the last few months. Many of you have set aside special monies to do projects or services in your communities in the coming year. I wanted to highlight an area in your contract for police services that we sign each year with your community. If you would refer to Article 2, sub. I, Off-duty Special Events or Special Services, this paragraph discusses additional services over and above the contract hours in your community. I want to bring this to your attention as we are seeing an increased number of requests for special patrol services. We will be revising our off-duty contact in order to reflect the needs of your community with the additional services that you would be requesting. If you have any question regarding this information, please do not hesitate to call me at the Sheriffs Office, 952-361-1212, Since:D-- ÆOlson Sheriff BO:lm Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Printed on 10% Post-Consumer Recycled Paper OCT 30 '0Ø 03:38PM STATE AUDITORS OF P.2/2 .,.':---;:--::-;~; -.------.'. From: Phillip Kapler, Director Pension Oversight Division, Office r;Jf the State Auditor DUM MEM ~B)8VA ...- To: Bruce Dejong, City of Chanhassen Randy Wahl, Treasurer, Chanhassen Fire Relief Association Subject: 'Deposit of Municipal Contributions to the General Fund Date: October 30, 2000 This memorandum is in follow-up to our meeting on Friday, October 27, 2000 to discuss the issue of municipal contributions to the General Fund of the Chanhassen Fire Relief Association, and a letter on the same matter sent to the relief association and City of Chanhassen by Joel Hohenstein of the State Auditor's Office (hereinafter "OSA") on September 10, 1999. In that letter, your relief association was advised that Minnesota law prohibited municipal contributions from being deposited to the General Fund. Based on discussions during the our meeting, there appears to have been some confusion regarding the expectations of the OSA, and that municipal contributions continued to be deposited to your relief association General Fund on a quarterly basis through the remainder of 1999 and the first part of2000. Please be advised that no municipal disbursements to the relief association on or after October 30,2000 may be deposited to the Chanhassen Fire Relief Association General Fund. Only the Special Fund may receive municipal contributions. Any municipal contributions to the General Fund will disqualify the City and the Relief Association from eligibility to receive State Fire Aid. We appreciated the opportunity to meet with representatives of the city, the fire department and the relief association for what was an infonnative and constructive discussion. If you have any remaining concerns or questions on this matter, please submit them in writing to either Mr. Hohenstein ormyselfas soon as possible. In the absence of any written indication to the contrary, your concurrence with the foregoing shall be presumed. Oct 2& 2888 89:29:27 Via Fax AMM FAX NEWS October 23-27, 2000 -} &12 937 5739 Scott Botcher Page 881 Of 881 CC' ~'\ , .,. .'.... \ ", ! ---+ì ,,' r .' , '" Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM News FflX ;s fllxtd 10 oil ÁMM ell) mll.llfìg~rs IIlId Ildmillislrlllors, legis/tll;"t contflcts find BDllrd members. Plefl$t shflrt this /ttt M'ith )'Our Mfl)'/JfS, cOùlldlmemMrs fllld slag to keep them dbrtllSl o{ impor- IlIlIt mtlro city issue$. 145 University Apt"ue Wt$l SI. P..I. MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 F.x: (651) 281-1299 E-mail: Ilmm@amm145.org ---- Mn/DOT Design-Build Workshop The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) has requested the AMM to provide this information to our members. Please forward this noJice to Ihe appropriate city personnel. MnfDOT's North Star Design-Build Workshop--Nov. 29-30, 2000 Radisson South Hotel, Bloomington At the workshop, you will: . Leam about design-build con- tracts, processes, and experi- ences from many perspectives; . Discuss the strengths, weak- nesses, opportunities, and threats of design-build delivery; and , Prioritize issues to be resolved over the next year. MnfDOT has been working cooperatively with Minnesota's contractor and consulJing engineer communities to learn about pri- vate, public, and transportation design-build methods around the country. 'We have visited state agency and Industry representatives in Florida, Michigan, Arizona, and Utah to hear from people who have experienced design-build. Having leamed a great deal from others, we need to conJinue working together to determine how design-build can work in Minnesota.' Legislators, contractors, consulting engineers, local govemments, and others have been invited to attend. The workshop will kick off a long term process to develop a model and identify options and criteria. Please register before Nov. 1 because space is limited. The two- day workshop is planned as a package, so plan to attend both days. The cost Is $175 per person and Includes break refreshments, lunches, and workshop materials. To receive a Fax of the agenda and registration form, call Laurie or Rogerat the AMM at 651-215-4000 or contact Paul Huston, MnfDOT's Design-Build Program Coordinator, at 651-284-3605 or via e-mail at paul.huston@dot.state.mn.us. Policy Meeting is set for November 9 The AMM's Policy Adoption platform for the 2001 Legisla- Meeting is scheduled for tive Session. Please call Thursday, Nov. 9 at the LMCI Laurie Jennings at 651-215- AMM Building. 4000 to make your reserva- This is the membership's tion if you haven't already opportunity to debate and done so. There is no charge approve the AMM's policy for this meeting. ou B2 2BBB 11:24:4B Via Fax AMM FAX INEWS -) &12 937 5739 Scott Botcher Page BB1 []f BB1 -1D' ~\ ~ October 30.2000 - November 3. 2000 (no. 2) .,'{1!1 , '.~'If.o' ':' "!. . \ " '. '., ../ I l , ", ". . Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Metropolitan Council Presents Proposed Update to Regional Guidelines for Priority Funding for Housing Periormance Metropolitan Council staff presented at the Nov. 1, 200'0 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting recommendations to modify the Transportation Advisory Board's (TAB) solicitation process and update the Housing Review Guidelines that were last updated in 1985. The TAB recommendations include the following: . Modify the smart growth criteria to include affordable and lifecycle housing. . Smart growth criteria wouid be Increased by at least 100 points. Affordable and lifecycle housing criteria wiil be used to evaluate and rank highway projects that are classified as non-freeway principal arterials. three of the four "A" minor arterials. (relievers, expander.;¡ and augmenter.;¡) and bikeways/walk- ways. The criteria would be those included in the proposed Housing Review Guidelines update. AMM News Fax is faxed 10 all AMM cily MIIIIDge1'$ Qnd administrators, legislalive contacts find Bodt'd members. Pltâ$t share this fax with )'Our "'4)'/17S, councilmember' and $'Ifill 10 keep Ihem Qbrlâst 01 imþDf- '(Jill metro city issut$. 145 University Avenúe West Sr. Paul, MN 55/03-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-mtliJ: flmm@Þ.mmI45.org Assign points in a proportional share system in determining housing points when a project serves multiple communities. The TAB proposal wiil be discussed by the Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities committee on November 6 and transmitted to the TAB Relations Committee and TAB Programming Committee for consideration in the 20'01 solicitation process. The Livable Communities Commit- tee wiil also discuss the update to the Housing Review Guidelines on Novem- ber 6. The current guidelines contain 100 points, that gives creditfor existing subsidized units and afford- able units, local fiscal incentives, and incentives through modifications to local codes and ordinances. The proposed guidelines provide most of the points for local fiscal incentives, and other local incentives. Points are given for zoni ng codes that permit density (6 or more per acre) and participation in the Livable Communi- ties Act. The proposed guidelines aiso identify three types of cities for which affordable housing plans and expecta- tions are different and apply applicable criteria tothem. GroupA communities are those cities that have or should have com- prehensive plans with goals that cail for add~lonal affordable un~s before 2010'. Group B communities are cities that may have comprehensive pians with housing goals that propose a net addition of twenty-five or less new affordable units before 2010'. The Group C communities are cities and townships that are currently not sewered or have wastewater treatment plants operating at capacity. To discuss the proposal the Metropolitan Council could adopt the following schedule: Dec. 18, 2000' - 4PM - Metropolitan Council Offices. Public Meeting to obtain information, per.;¡pectives and ideas. Jan. 16, 200' 1 Livable Communities Committee Meeting to review the public meeting comments and make recommendations in the form of draft guidelines to thefuil Metropolitan Council. Jan. 17, 20'01. Metropolitan Council approves the guidelines for the purposes of a public hearing. Feb 21,200'1. Public Hearing (tentative) Mar. 1. 20'01. Metropolitan Council adopts the guidelines after the 10' day open public comment period. Copies of the proposed changes to the guidelines shouid be mailed to ail cities within the next ten days. AMM along with the metropolitan counties has established a task force to review and comment on the proposal. If you want to participate in the task force or provide comments please contact Gene Ranieri atAMM. Oct 38 2888 13:14:2& Via Fax -} AMM FAX NEWS &12 937 5739 ~lott eel. CoVY\ c. --,.-- October 30,2000 - November 3. 2000 Botcher Paye 881 Of 881 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities November Meetings/Conferences to Provide Hints for the 2001 Session and Regional Policies With the start of the legislative session beginning in approxi~ mately two months, the Governor. the Metropolitan Council and other organizations will publicly discuss legislative initiatives. Among the sched- uled meetings of interest to cities are the following: Nov. 1--Technical Advisory Com- mittee (TAC) of the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting. The TAC will hear a presentation regarding proposed modifications to the TAB solicitation process from Metropolitan Council staff. The proposal recommends that 100' points for housing and livable communities activities be added to the solicitation criteria. The proposal will also be presented to the Livable Communities Committee on Monday. November 6. Nov. 1--House Sub-committee on Metropolitan Council. The last of six sub committee meetings will be held in Plymouth City Hall. To date the hearings have provided a wide range of comments regarding the Metropolitan Council. At SOme hearings the speakers have advo- cated the repeal of the Metropolitan Council. others have generally supported the Council. In some cases there have been critical comments but they have not suggested repeal. Most speakers have stated that over the last few years the Metropolitan Council has become more AMMN~w Pwri~~d tøøUAMM city JlfØ"øgOJ tUld ødllfirt4mztøJ<f, lqisla~ rontøt:n and Bøœd "'~III~ P1H$~ :rhøry th.Ï$ fax with. your lIføyo"., cøllm:iJlltf!MMrs and $tal/to kt!qJ rht!1ff IÚWeflSt of iMportø"t IIU!tP'Ø dty iu"~. 145 Univos:ity AVf',ulI!' West .Ik P."" MN 55103.1044 PhOlfe: (651) lIS-tOOO Far. (65/) 18/-/199 £-Itf«il: .",.",,,,145.org cooperative in worlcing with cities. AMM will testify at the Plymouth hearing. Nov. 3--AMM/Pollution Control Agency Phase II Wastewater Permits. This is the initial meeting to determine if a general permit can be developed. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has promulgated rules and regulations to implement the program. which is mandated by federal law. All cities having a population of between 10,0'0'0 and 100'.0'0'0' are required to have a permit. A general permit. which is preferred in the guidelines, is a permit that is applicable to more than One municipal- ity. The meeting is scheduled for IPM at the LMC Building. The meeting is open and if you wish to attend please contact AMM. Nov. 6--Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Committee. The committee will review the TAB criteria and set a date for a public hearing On the criteria. The criteria will be mailed to cities and counties for review and COmméTIt. AMM has established a work group to review the triteria and recommend an AMM position statement to be made at the public hearing. Nov. 7 --Affordable Housing Meeting, Minneapolis. Council member Thurner will convene a meeting of local government officials, housing advocates and non-profit groups to discuss afford- able housing issues. The pwpose of the meeting is to determine if the invited groups can coordinate and Or agree On a legislative strategy. Nov. 9--AMM Policy Adoption Meeting. The annual meeting will be held 9.t the LMC Building. A 45-minute social featuring light hors d'oeuvres will begin at 5 p.m.. followed by the business meeting from 5:45-7 p.m. there is no charge to attend the social and/or meeting. Please R.S. Y.P. by calling Laurie Jennings at 651-215-40'0'0 by Friday. November 3. Nov. 13--Governor's Big Plan. The Governor will discuss the Big Plan at a public meeting with local government officials. The meeting will be held in St. Cloud. It is anticipated that some of the Big PI9.n proposals will be announced at the meeting. Invitations have been sent to local officials. Nov. 15--State of the Region. Chair Mondale will present his annual address regarding the region. He will probably discuss the Council's legislative program and COmment on such issues as land supply and transit funding. Nov. 19--Mayor's Regional Housing Task Force. The initial draft of the task force's report will be released. The report will include findings and recommendations that Can be implemented by cities and the legislature. The report will include sections On financing, federal involvement, housing barriers. zoning and land use and the role of local elected officials in housing. The report will be sent to local governments for review and COmment. Nov. 29--AMMlBATC Task Force. The task force will review proposals that attempt to reduce the cost of housing production. The task force hopes to agree on three or four proposals that m9.y not necessarily require legislation. Areas being discussed include but are not limited to inspection practices, planning procedures, property tax timing issues, and regulations. It is also probable that the legislative leadership will name committee chairs and annOunce a broad agenda for 200 I. AMM News faxes during the month will keep you appraised of the meetings. au 87 2888 14:22:88 Vid FdX AMM FAX NEWS November 6-1 0,2000 -) Botcher Pdge 881 ]f Ð81 ~,'fJ!>. .',~ \ -+1ll.l , .. . , Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Storm Water Permit Discussions Begin On Friday Nov. 3, 2000 AMM representatives met with staff of the Pollution Control Agency (PCA), the Metropolitan Council and League of Minnesota Cities to discuss the process for the Phase II storm water permits. The participants reviewed the federal guidelines and identified several issues that must be resolved as part of the process. Among the issues are the identification of all of the stakeholders and their role in the process. For example the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is responsible by state law for various aspects of water planning. The water management organizations and the watershed districts also are involved in storm water. Another issue is the type of permit. While most participants would prefer that the PCA Issue a general permit rather than individual permits, the possibility of linking the permit to required state comprehensive storm water plans was discussed. All metropolitan area cites must prepare a storm water plan and it was suggested that much of the required content of the Phase II permit is aiready contained in the water plans. The group agreed to furtherexamine the possible linkage and will meet with the BWSR representatives to review the planning process. AMM N~)t)s FItt i$lfI:X~d to 011 AMM dry Mtlfi- /lcers 4nd adminiSlrolors, legisJIlI;Yt conltlCIS Dnd Boo.rd mtIHMr'$. Pltfì$it Shi"'1! thiS/ax with ytJur mayors, councilmtm~rs ånd $IâllttJ keep them abrtfl$t ofimporlanl metro city issues. 145 University Avenùe West 51. P.,,/, MN 55Jò3-2044 Phone: (65/) 215-4000 Fox: (651) 28/-1299 E-mlli/: Ilmm@Þ.mmI45.org PCA staff noted that recent federal legislation modified the type and amount of environmental funds that will be available to the state. The re- sources could be a factor in providing programs and assistance to imple- ment the permits. The group agreed to meet again later this month. The agenda will include a discussion with BWSR, a PCA briefing regarding resources and a discussion if legislation will need to be drafted or amended to authorize the issuance of rules related to the storm water permits. Metropolitan Council Committee Approves Finallnclusionary Housing Grants The Livable Communities Commit- tee on Monday Nov. 6, 200'0 approved three grants totaling $1.15 million for Inclusionary housing developments. The funding for the three developments located in Golden Valley, Blaine and Apple Valley Is the last of the $4.0 million one time state appropriation made by the 1999 legislature. It is estimated that the inclusionary housing grants will leverage a total of investment of approximately $17.5 million. Of the total investment, $10'.0 million is private investment. The cities also report that the grants will produce 127 affordable units. To TAC Nominations Needed The AMM has an opening on the Transportation Advisory Commit- tee to the Transportation Advisory Board in Ramsey and Dakota Coun- ties. These must be department head level persons in engineering or com- munity planning. No applications have been received to date. Contact Roger at 651-215-400'2 for more information. assist in the developments the cities waived local fees, increased permitted densities, and or reduced setback, parking, and brick construction require- ments. It is estimated that the city actions will avoid or reduce approxi- mately $1.6 million in costs. Metropolitan Council to set public hearing date for Housing Performance Guideline Funding On Wednesday Nov. 8, 20'0'0' the Metropolitan Council will set a public hearing date of Feb 21,2001 for the hearing regarding the update ofthe "Regional Guidelines for Priority Funding for Housing Perfor- mance." The update which was discussed in a previous AMM Fax will be reviewed by an AMM task force. The task force recommenda- tions will be presented for review and comment in a future fax. The Metropolitan Council will also on Wednesday discuss the Smart Growth Opportunity grant program. It is possible that some grants could be announced atthe meeting. l~ ., f), T.R.A.C. . ...-,.; Tracking Repeat and Active Criminals --,_.--"..",::0:' . .ç.;....""..--- October 31, 2000 1 ECEIVED ,j Ü 3 2.000 A vrl^NHASSEN ..." . Dear City Manager: Minnesota is taking important steps to develop a uniform criminal justice information system. Building and implementing an integrated, statewide system will be the most significant contribution to a safer Minnesota in many, many years. What will this system mean? Let us share two examples: · After being released on a $5,000 bond, Doug Welsh fatally shot his ex-wife. Welsh had pleaded guilty to a gun charge, but without the benefit of his criminal history, the judge thought the case before the court was an isolated incident. Unknown to the court was Welsh's record of domestic abuse including at least two previous threats against former girlfriends. · Donald Blom, convicted in the Katie Poirier kidnapping and murder, had 14 aliases and multiple felony convictions but they were not all captured in one unified information system, In both of these cases, extremely important information was not readily available to local law enforcement persons. It is possible that these tragedies could have been prevented if only the information on these criminals was complete and easy to find. The benefits aren't just in the headline-grabbing cases, A more efficient and comprehensive system of tracking criminals and their history will make it easier for law enforcement departments, prosecutors, probation officials and the courts to do their jobs. What will it take to develop this system? First, adequate funding is needed. As you know, the Minnesota Legislature with the support of Governor Ventura passed Katie's Law (named after Katie Poirier) in 2000. This bill provided $12 million as the first installment for the implementation of the state's blueprint for an integrated criminal justice information system known as CriMNet. The first installment was to be used to begin purchasing electronic digital fingerprint and photo-imaging equipment, which is essential for any statewide system. In addition, several major counties have completed the design phase of this project and are moving toward implementation. The next round of funding is critical to ensuring that these counties are able to implement the prototype. In addition, these dollars will assist other counties around the state to do the design work necessary to become a part of CriMNet. Page 2 More funds are needed. Enclosed is a copy of a letter to Governor Ventura urging his support for funds in the next biennial budget. As you will see, the breadth of support for this effort-from law enforcement to the business community, from government to citizen groups-is truly impressive. Second, the initiative will continue to rely on cooperation. Early study tells us that once fully implemented, the statewide system will be more efficient as well as more effective and comprehensive. B.ut there will be some costs. We are asking the state to take the lead in this investment, and not to impose unfair and unaffordable burdens on local law enforcement and local government. We hope you will join in supporting this effort to make Minnesota safer. Please call or write the Governor and let him know of your support. Thank you. ª~ ~r Robert Ulrich Chairman and CEO Target Corporation Senator Jane Ranum (DFL-Minneapolis) Chair, Judiciary Committee Minnesota Senate ~ Duane Benson Executive Director Minnesota Business Partnership Representative Rich Stanek (R-Maple Grove) Chair, Crime Prevention Committee Minnesota House of Representatives T.R.A.C. Tracking Repeat and Active Criminals October 26, 2000 The Honorable Jesse Ventura Governor State of Minnesota 130 State Capitol 75 Constitution Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55155 Dear Governor Ventura: Thank you for supporting Katie's Law last year. By signing it into law, you demonstrated to vi"tims, their families and all Minnesota citizens that public safety is a priority for your Administration. But more importantly, Katie's Law was the first step toward much-needed refonn in our criminal justice infonnation systems. Katie's Law is the foundation for CriMNet, a statewide system that will give police, sheriffs, judges, prosecutors, probation and corrections officers something they do not have right now: the infonnation they need to do their jobs. This infonnation will help hold the system and the offender accountable by ensuring that crime fighters have complete, detailed and up-to-the- minute profiles of individuals who have been detained or suspected of a crime. Right now, far too many criminals slip through the cracks because not enough names are linked to a fingerprint, or because computers can't "talk" to one another to share necessary infonnation. Every few weeks, we see another story about someone who has evaded the system, or we hear about officials who were unaware ofan important criminal history. Many of these offenders go on to re-offend, creating new victims and hanning more families. Therefore, it is critical that we move from the first step to the next step, by fully updating our state's criminal justice technology infrastructure from the 1970's to the 21st century. We cannot do it alone. A broad-based, bipartisan group has worked for than a year to develop a sound model for implementation. The proposed model also enjoys the support of Minnesota's business community leaders, who have reviewed the project to ensure its feasibility. But a refonn this vital and far-reaching will require the support and leadership of the state's top executive and legislators. So today, we urge you and the Minnesota Legislature to provide the leadership and level of funding necessary to support full statewide implementation of CriMNet. We are encouraged by principles outlined in the "Big Plan," which highlight the very same themes of accountability and infonnation sharing that CriMNet was designed to address. In the 2001 session, we have not just an opportunity, but an imperative to improve the effectiveness of Minnesota's criminal justice system and make Minnesota a safer place for us all. Sincerely, Citizens for a Safer Minnesota, Minnesota Business Partnership, Minnesata HEALS, Stap G~n Injuries and Death Coalition, Target Corporation and WATCH Robert J. Ulrich Chairman and CEO Target Corporation Duane Benson Executive Director Minnesota Business Partnership Patty Wetterling Jacob Wenerling Foundation Senator Jane Ranum (DFL-Minneapolis) Chair, Senate Judiciary Commil/ee Minnesota Senate Senator Becky Lourey (DFL-Kerrick) Chair, Abduction Task Force Minnesota Senate Representative Rich Stanek (R-Maple Grove) Chair, Crime Prevention Committee Minnesota House of Representatives Ellen Luger Executive Director Minnesota HEALS Robert K. Olson Chief of Police City of Minneapolis Dennis Delmont Executive Director Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Jim Trudeau Executive Director Minnesota Sheriffs Association Sharon Sayles Belton Mayor City of Minneapolis Jill Heins Nesvold Stop Gun Injuries and Death Coalition Patrick D. McGowan Sheriff Hennepin County Richard Larson Community Police Officer City of Faribault Bill Clark Chief of Police City of Mounds View Amy Klohuchar County At/orney Hennepin County Reverend Devin Miller New Beginnings, Pilgrim Baptist Church Cheryl Thomas Executive Director WATCH Todd Miller Chief of Police City of White Bear Lake Robert M. A. Johnson County AI/orney Anoka County Jim Backstrom County At/orney Dakota County Mark Stenglein Commissioner Hennepin County Kathy Thurber Councilmember, qh Ward Chair, CJCC City of Minneapolis Joe Biernat Councilmember, jrJ Ward Vice President. City Council City of Minneapolis Jay M. Heffern City At/orney City of Minneapolis Jan Smaby Director afCommunity Corrections Hennepin County Mike Opat Commissioner Hennepin County Kevin S. Burke Chief Judge Fourth Judicial District Erin Murphy Executive Director Citizens for a Safer Minnesota