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ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Letter from Daniel J. Herbst, The Pemtom Company,
dated January 25 , 1988
Scott County Transportation Coalition Update newsletter
dated January, 1988
Memo from Jim Chaffee dated January 25 , 1988
Letter from Allan J. Nelson, United States Post Office,
dated "Received January 29 , 1988"
Newspaper article
Memo from Barbara Dacy dated January 25 , 1988
' Letter from Nate Castens, Family of Christ Lutheran Church,
dated "Received February 4 , 1988"
' Letter from Larry and Mary Oppegaard dated February 2 , 1988
H.R.A. Accounts Payable
Letter from Elliott B. Knetsch. dated Fdbruary 3 , 1988
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BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55431
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January 25 , 1988
Thomas L. Hamilton, Mayor
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Dear Mayor Hamilton:
I received your notice of a special meeting to consider a
proposed city-wide postal change. Since I will be unable to
attend the meeting, I wanted you to have our written support.
As a resident of the City for over 17 years and presently active
in developing in Chanhassen, I want to express our strong support
for unifying the City of Chanhassen into one postal zip code.
There is constant confusion not only relative to identity but to
delivery problems and the overall problem with business and
individual addresses as it relates to the City boundaries. While
I served on the Chanhassen Planning Commission over 13 years ago,
I there was strong support for it then as well as from the City
Council and Staff . At that time we ran into the obvious postal
bureaucracy problems relating to change .
II applaud your efforts and will give you any additional support
that you may need to accomplish this noteworthy goal .
ISincerely,
HE PEMTOM C 1P
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Daniel J. Herst
President
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1 January 22: Target Date For State Budget Nearly Half of
Projections; Will Impact Highway Program - y
• Minnesota Would
By Brian Norris,Treasurer
Scott County Transporation Coalition Pay For Increase In
Exactly how the Finance Commission rec- to a$120 million maximum, although GMC State Gas Taxes
Iommendations will be used in a new road officials and state lawmakers agreed in early
funding bill depends to a large extent on the January to reduce that amount depending
events of January 22.That's when the fiscal on the amount of the surplus.The rest would Highway repairs, often considered by
forecast will be made,telling all Minnesotans be designated for the budget reserve.Then, voters a ho-hum issue with no sex appeal,
I —lawmakers and citizens alike—whether according to legislation passed in the last got the nod of 46 percent of the state's
there's a budget surplus and if so, around session,fifty percent of the surplus is to be adults as worthy of an increased gas tax
how much. applied to the"rainy day fund"up to a max of and one they would be willing to pay for,
It's not that anyone expects highway pro- $550 million from its present $250 million according to the Minnesota Poll which
Igram funding dollars to come out of surplus level. conducted telephone interviews the first
general funds.Since 1983 in fact,it's worked That meansthatalmost$500 million of any part of December.
the other way around.Money earmarked for projected surplus is already spoken for in
highways from new car sales (Minnesota state law. Now this is where the various True,48 percent said they would NOT
Ivehicle excise tax—MVET)has been grabbed interests on the state's"wish list,"including a be willing to pay more in state gasoline
and channeled into the general fund to road funding program,start to get in line for taxes, as reported in the Dec. 30 Star
finance every conceivable kind of non- any dollars. Tribune, but the significance of the high
highway program, leaving MVET lean and As of this writing, here is just a partial "willings" was that "While 46 percent is
Ioccasionally helping to create a surplus in accounting of the current "wish list" items not a ringing mandate for the tax increase,
the general fund. and their estimated costs: it's enough to encourage the forces ask-
That's why the special Transportation Reinstate renter's tax credit—$55 million ing the Legislature to put more money
Finance Study Commission was appointed University Commitment to Focus—$18 into Minnesota roads."
Ito figure out a solution. (See page 1 story.) million
The Commission has said the solution to the Repeal of sales tax for universities—$10 Moreover, when accounting for the
road funding problems will involve increased million possible 4%error factor,the two groups
gas taxes and an additional transfer of MVET Elimination of tax on non-prescription could be construed as evenly matched at
monies to the highway fund.Therein lies the drugs—$32 million almost half and half.
importance of the surplus to the highway Reinstate pension exclusion—$25 million
program. Dollars will have to be found to All-day kindergarten—$70 million Another fact revealed by the poll was
replace those MVET monies that have been Reduction in para-mutuel tax on horse that half the drivers outside the metro
I channeled into the general fund instead of racing—$5 million area feel their road conditions are poor or
being used for highways. Repeal of fuel tax on barges and railroads— only fair,while only a third of those in the
If,at the time of the January 22nd budget $21 million Twin Cities judged their roads in those
projection,there is a surplus(and most bet- Debt service on increased bonding—$35 terms.
ting is that there will be),there will be major million
I The poll results were reported about
tussle to see how and where those excess Low-income circuit breaker—$160 million
dollars are going to be spent.The size of any Commercial/industrial property tax relief— the same time as the recently issued Min-
surplus will be a major factor in how the $150 million nesota Tax Study put out by State Trea-
money is allocated.That's because there are Increased million local government aid (LGA)— surer Arne H. Carlson indicating that
Irequirements already in existing state law to $20 Minnesota has dropped to 35th in national
cover some of those dollars. Repeal manufacturing capital equipment ranking in the amount spent per mile of
The first $44.5 million will have to go to sales tax—$140 million road.
schools to fund some 7,000 students who Perhaps this gives you an idea of some of Not exactly news to the residents,com-
muters,up unexpectedly for public school in the terrific problems and decisions facing
Minnesota this past fall.Next,the 1987 Legis- our state legislators as they head back to the muters, business owners, school bus
lature added a provision that requires the State Capitol next month. It also points out drivers,farmers,grain haulers and others
next$30 million to be used to buy back a pro- that the likelihood of getting money from any driving the roads in Scott County.
I perry tax shift for education. surplus to cover a shift in the MVET is vir-
When these obligations are covered, the tually nonexistent.In the end,the Legislature
law as it currently is written says that the rest will probably have to look at new funding
of the surplus is to be split 50/50.One half of -sources in order to replace those dollars so
Ithat was supposed to fund the newly created badly needed for the state's highway
Greater Minnesota Corporation (GMC), up program.
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Transportation Coalition Shakopee,MN
Permit No.213
P.O. Box 153
IShakopee, MN 55379
612-445-3242
Dacy, Barbara
I Assn. of Metro Munic.
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Scott County Transportation Coalition
I Membership Categories & Fee Structure Scott County
CORPORATE INDIVIDUAL
Member: $ 100.00 $ 15.00 Transportation Coalition
ISponsor: 500.00 100.00
Sustaining: 1000.00 500.00
CHARTER MEMBER: Any one-time payment of Any one-time payment of Scott County Board Townships Of:
$5000.00 or more. $1000 00 or more. Of Commissioners Belle Plaine
IBlakeley
Local Lawmakers Respond Favorably To Cities Of: Cedar Lake
Belle Plaine Credit River
Elko Helena
Transportation Commission Report Jordan Jackson
New Market Louisville
Reactions of state lawmakers"south of the be an effort to amend out the MVET transfer New Prague New Market
River"to the Transportation Finance Study and leave the three-cent gas tax by itself. Prior Lake St.Lawrence
ICommission report ranged from optimistic That won't pass if it stands alone,and we will Savage Sand Creek
to cautious. be left without a transportation package. Shakopee Spring Lake
Rep.Bob Jensen,DFL,Lakeville,who serv- "I'd like to see more support from the Chambers Of Industrial
ed as one of the ten Commission members, Governor. I really think we need strong Commerce: Commissions:
Isaid, "I think it's a good compromise situa- leadership support from the Governor and Prior Lake Prior Lake
tion. If we can get a 35%transfer,we'll have the Department of Transportation to get this Savage Shakopee
an excellent package.But we shouldn't try to thing through,"Schmitz added. Shakopee
do one without the other (referring to the Slightly more moderate in her views,Rep.
I35%transfer and the three-cent tax increase). Becky Kelso,DFL,Shakopee,said the report Attractions:
I believe the combination has a good chance came as no surprise to her,as she has been Canterbury Downs Race Track
of passing.The IRs on the Commission have following the hearings closely. "The recom- Little Six Bingo
said they would support it,and I think there mendations seem to me to be very reason- Murphy's Landing
' are a reasonable number of Republicans able, and while I am extremely hopeful the Renaissance Festival
who will go along with it.Certainly the public package will work out,I am concerned.Con- Valleyfair Family Amusement Park
generally supports the package from what stituent reaction is important to me at this
we heard in the hearings throughout the point, and by the day after the report had Ex-Officio Members:
state." been released, I had heard from several of Minnesota Department of Transportation
Sen.Bob Schmitz,DFL,Jordan,comment- them, many expressing discouragement Hennepin County Department of
ed that the Commission report,"represent- over the proposed gas tax increase," Kelso Transportation
ed my thinking completely. I'm concerned added. Metropolitan Council
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'though that as we debate the bill there could
Executive Committee:
Tired Of Driving Around The Bloomington Ferry Bridge? Mark
onerr,,ChaCounty ir
I'd like to help the effort toward better roads in the south metro area. Fred Corrigan,Attractions,Vice-Chair
111 Brian Norris,Shakopee Chamber of
❑ Please add my name to the mailing list. Commerce,Treasurer
❑Send me additional information on how I or my company can help. Lee Andren, Mayor,Prior Lake
Rod Hopp,Mayor,Savage
I ❑Enclosed is a tax-deductible contribution for$100 $50 $25 Tim Keane,Industrial/Commercial '
Name Phone Brad Larson,Scott County Engineer
Eldon Reinke,Mayor,Shakopee
Company Name Norbert Theis,Townships
IAddress Zip
Please make checks payable to Scott County Transportation Coalition.
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1 MEMORANDUM
1 TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
IFROM: Jim Chaffee, Public Safety Director
SUBJ: Hunting in the no shooting areas
1 DATE: January 25, 1988
I Roger Knutson has researched Ordinance 9-B which prohibits
the discharge of weapons in certain designated areas in the
City. It is his opinion that the ordinance does prohibit the
I act of hunting in the no shooting zones in Section 3 .01 , No
Shooting Areas. "Except as provided in Section 1 .02 and 2 . 07
of this ordinance , no permit shall be issued for the
discharge of any weapon, and no weapon shall be discharged or
1 carried uncased within the following . . . "
As you can see, the act of carrying an uncased weapon in a no
I shooting zone is, in itself , illegal. I will make the
Sheriffs Office and the County Attorney aware of this
provision and in the future we can actively prosecute
violators.
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Chaska, Mn 55318
11 Dear Georgia:
The City Attorney and I have researched the City' s no
I shooting ordinance and we have determined that there is a
provision in it that allows enforcement of hunting in a no
shooting area. To be precise, Section 3 .01 , No Shooting
I Areas , states "Except as provided in Section 1 .02 and 2 .07 of
this ordinance, no permit shall be issued for the discharge
of any weapon, and no weapon shall be discharged or carried
uncased within the following. . . "
IThe ordinance then goes on to describe , in detail , those
areas that carrying an uncased firearm is prohibited. i have
I included a copy of the ordinance (9-B) and a shooting permit
application which indicates the no shooting areas in the
shaded portions of the map.
IAs you can see from the ordinance , the act of carrying an
uncased firearm in a no shooting area is illegal and I will
be advising the Carver County Sheriffs Office to take
Ienforcement action whenever such a violation is encountered.
We hope to provide you with the best possible protection
I available and if you have any problems or suggestions please
do not hesitate to call .
ISincerely,
Mr dkolk,
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Public Safety Director
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Chanhassen, MN 55317-9998
To: All Chanhassen Businesses
' Recent legislation passed by Congress specifies how the Postal Service
is to reduce costs as part of the Federal Deficit Reduction. As a result,
retail window services at Post Offices will be reduced. There are no
' plans to eliminate Saturday delivery.
The following is a window service change for the Chanhassen Post Office
effective February 8, 1988.
Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Saturday 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
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Postmaster
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City sets up computer loan program
MANKATO — In hopes of increasing their computer skills, about 30
city employees will participate in a computer loan program so they can
purchase equipment for use at home.
The City Council approved the plan, which will give any city ,
employee a maximum $3,500 one-time loan to purchase computer
equipment for use at home. The loans must be paid back within three
years, but there is no interest charged.
City Manager Bill Bassett said the program will give employees
experience with personal computers outside the office, which will
increase their productivity when they have to use computers at work. "
Bassett had predicted that about 30•people would be interested in the
program. Monday, he told the council that the estimate was correct.
And out of the 30 employees in the program,eight were supervisors.
"I think the number of line workers taking the loans speaks well for
the program. It's being used by more than just the supervisors."
The total amount of loans is estimated at$52,332. The cost to the city
for the program will be$6,825 in lost interest.
The council said the cost is minimal compared to the added com-
puter experience employees will be getting by being able to use
computers at home.
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1 Post Office Box 388 Church Phone Nate Castens,Pastor —
Chanhassen,Minnesota 55317 (612)934-5659 At Home 934-7870
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L. B. Oppegaard
6310 Cypress Drive
Excelsior,MN 55331
(612)474-2659
February 2 , 1988
Mayor Thomas L. Hamilton CERTIFIED MAIL
City of Chanhassen P669160460
690 Coulter Drive
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Tom:
Thank you for
your letter of January 29 , 1988 , regarding the
suggested change of postal address . Mary and I had also
wanted to attend the open meeting last Wednesday, however, we
were out of town.
Tom, we have lived in our Minnewashta Shores area for over 18
years - June 1970 to be exact. We very, very much request
that we be allowed to remain identified with Excelsior. Our
sense of community identity is logically associated with
Excelsior because of our close proximity to the City of
Excelsior, our Minnetonka School district relationship, our
membership in Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Excelsior ( the
closest Lutheran Church to our home) , and the civic
organization we are both involved with are also related to
Excelsior.
Simply stated, Tom, Excelsior is our home , and we want it to
remain that way. We feel ever so strongly about this , and
would appreciate having this matter quickly become a well
intended but unsatisfactory proposal .
Very truly yours,
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Larry and Mary Oppegaard
FEB 41988
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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