HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-1996 Council AgendaAGENDA
CITY OF LITTLE CANADA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE .6„ 1996
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1. Call To Order - Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Mayor Mr. Michael Fahey
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Administrator
City Attorney
Consulting Engineer
City Planner
Administrative Asst.
Mrs. Beverly Scalze
Mr. Jim LaValle
Mr. Steve Morelan
Mr. Bob Pedersen
Mr. Joel R. Hanson
Mr. Tom Sweeney
Mr. Jerry Bourdon
Mr. Steve Grittman
Mrs. Kathy Glanzer
3. Approval of the Minutes - May 22, 1996 Workshop Meeting
May 22, 1996 Regular Meeting
4. Announcements
This agenda is subject to change by additions and deletions.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 15, 1996
ID
B. PRESENTATIONS
5. Stop Sign at Jackson /Lake Streets & Signing of Curves
on Old County Road C
Correspondence Pages 1 through 12.
6. Joint Ramsey County /St. Paul Public Health Agency - Brenda
Thomas
Correspondence Pages 13 through 16.
C. CONSENT AGENDA
7. Request Ramsey County Conduct a Speed Study on Centerville
Road
Correspondence Page 17.
8. Authorize Submission of Grant Application for
Infiltration /Inflow Control Projects & Studies, and
Appointing Public Works Director as the City's Contact
Correspondence Pages 18 through 31.
9. Transfer of Site Lease Agreement to A T & T Wireless
Services of MN
Correspondence Page 32.
10. Approval of Vouchers
D. STAFF & CONSULTANT REPORTS
11. City Attorney
12. City Administrator
a. Award Contract for Energy Retrofitting
Correspondence Page 33.
b. City Center Identification Sign
Correspondence Pages 34 through 38.
c. Worker's Compensation Managed Care
Correspondence Pages 39 through 43.
d. Call for a Public Hearing to Consider a Text
Amendment Revising PUD Permitted Uses
Correspondence Pages 44 through 47.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
JUNE ..t 1996
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E. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
13. Economic Development
14. Public Safety /Gaming
15. Public Works
16. Building /Zoning /Code Enforcement
17. Parks & Recreation
18. Administration
19. Adjourn
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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600
(612) 484 -2177 / FAX: (612) 484 -4538
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Fahey & Members of the City Council
FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator
DATE: June 6, 1996
RE: Lakeshore /Old Co. Rd. C /Jackson Traffic Control Issues
MAYOR
Michael I. Fahey
COUNCIL
Beverly Scalze
Jim LaValle
Steve Morelan
Bob Pedersen
ADMINISTRATOR
Joel R. Hanson
Pursuant to discussions occurring at Council meetings in June of last year,
staff was to evaluate the need for additional traffic control devices (stop
signs) along the above - referenced roadway. We were also to evaluate if the
existing stop sign placement at the intersection of Jackson and Lake Street
is warranted. While we were to have this report prepared in April of this
year, compilation of the desired data was delayed due to the late spring.
Attached is a memo from Barry Vaughan, Traffic Deputy, with the Ramsey
County Sheriff's Department. You will note that based on his observations
of the area, he feels the existing stop sign is warranted at Jackson and
Lake Street. No additional stop signs are necessary at the two 90° turns
existing at Jackson and Old Co. Rd. C and Old Co. Rd. C and Lakeshore.
Deputy Vaughan will be present at Monday's meeting to answer additional
questions you may have on this subject. He will also have any accident
data which exists for this area. I an also enclosing the other data
collected in this area over the last few years as well as the minutes from
past discussions.
Based on the information received, it is staff's recommendation to retain
the stop sign at Jackson and Lake Street due to its positive impact on
speeds in the area as well as improved safety for children crossing from
the path area to Lake Street as access to the City's park. Staff further
believes that no additional stop signs are warranted at the two 90° curves
given the fact that traffic must slow to a reasonable speed to negotiate
these turns. Placement of stop signs in these areas could create worse
conditions with drivers angered at the additional stopping. Lastly, the
area should also have double yellow center lines so that the traffic
officer will be able to enforce over the center line violations as a manner
to ensure reduction of speed on the two 90° corners.
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cc: Deputy Barry Vaughan
Harold Feickert
Walter Gorman
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BOB FLETCHER
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF
14 W. Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 -1648
Telephone: (612) 266 -9300
Telefacsimile: (612) 266 -9328
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Lake Shore /Jackson Traffic Complaint
During the month of May, I spent over five hours monitoring traffic in the area
of Lake Shore, Old C, and Jackson. Last fall, after the new road was put in, I spoke
with residents, monitored traffic, and notified the city of the results. Prior to the new
road there were concerns about speeds and safety in this area. The SMART cart and
another Deputy also compiled results from monitoring traffic in this area. Previous
surveys found traffic to be well within the posted speed limit. Last fall, when I had
monitored the area, I found speeds to be well in line with the posted limits. With the
concerns voiced again, on four different days I monitored traffic, varying the hours
slightly each day. I documented the number of vehicles traveling on these roads at
those times and the speeds at which they traveled. The following chart shows the
information which was collected in more than five hours of observation:
SPEED?
1 30.1245
073001
5128
720 -083{I
Tf;TAL
0-30'
68
105
52
123
348
86.14%
31 -35
7
11
11
16
45
11.14%
36-40
1
7
0
2
10
2.48%
41+
0
1
0
0
1
0.25%
TOTAL
76
124
63
141
404
100.00%
Based on my observations, 86.14% of the vehicles through this area are
traveling less than 30 mph. Although 14% of the vehicles are over the 30 mph limit,
only about .25% are 11 or more miles over the limit. With less than 14% of the
vehicles exceeding the limit, a majority of the traffic is in compliance with the posted
limit.
In response to the request for additional stop signs on the curves on Old
County Road C, I monitored my speed going around the curves and believe it would
be difficult to go over the posted speed limit due to the curves. I don't believe that
additional stop signs would slow traffic further.
Deputy B Vaug an
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ADULT DETENTION DIVISION (612) 266 -9350 • CIVIL PROCESS (612) 266 -9330 PATROL DIVISION (612) 481-1317 WARRANTS (612) 266 -9320
Little Canada Traffic Complaints
It was brought to my attention that two major areas of concern for traffic
problems were Lakeshore, Old Co Rd C, and Jackson And Keller Parkway. In the last
three months both these areas have gone through extensive construction. I have
been spending varying times, including some weekends, working in the Keller
Parkway area, which some citizens pointed out was also a problem. The barricades
are still in place and the amount of traffic has been minimal. I will continue to work in
this area and hope to make the public aware of the problem.
Regarding the area of Lakeshore, Old C, and Jackson, I have spent roughly six
to seven hours monitoring traffic at different locations on all three streets. I have also
spoken with residents of the area. They not only are concerned with the speed of the
vehicles and the approaches made through the corners, but they are also concerned
with public safety. More than one resident pointed out the area of Jackson and Old C,
where the walking/bike trail abuts a driveway directly at the curve of the road. The
approach apron was extremely wide at that point and people have driven vehicles both
directions on the trail. They requested a barricade or pillar to deter driving on the trail.
I spoke to about seven residents in the area about different concerns. Some felt that
things have improved and others still were not satisfied. One individual said he wants
everyone cited and that he was told we would cite for crossing the center line. I
advised him of a number of the concerns and that I would be continuing to work in the
area. I then advised him that he, too, was guilty of going too fast when I observed him
returning home. He then stayed and observed traffic and the radar for about fifteen to
twenty minutes. He was quite surprised by the speeds. Not as fast as he expected.
A very limited number of vehicles make the turns without crossing the center line, so I
feel I need to discuss the situation with the City Attorney to get his opinion. In the
numerous hours spent observing, I issued only one citation and it was for speeding.
The following information was tabulated while monitoring the area:
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Oct 12
Oct 16
Oct.17
Oct 18
10 -20
33
18
11
6
21 -30
77
54
38
22
31 -35
26
8
15
5
36 -40
1
0
1
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41+
0
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Little Canada Jackson by Rose (North bound traffic)
* ** MOBILE TRAFFIC ZONE TRAFFIC COMPUTER * **
TRAFFIC DATA FROM: FRI 04/08/94 09:00 TO: FRI 04/08/94 13:45
20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39
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9] 4, 3, 5, 10, 2, 3, 4, 3, 4, 1, 4, 2, 1, 0, 3, 1, 1, 0, 1
10] 2 , 3, 4, 4, 2, 5, 1, 8, 6, 2, 3, 0, 0, 0, 2, 0, 3, 1
11] 6,5,2,5,5,3,6,6,3,4,0,6,6,4, 1,1,0,0, 2
12] 1, 4, 1, 5, 6, 5, 4, 1, 3, 5, 4, 5, 2, 1, 1, 1
13] 1, 4, 3, 1, 5, 7, 3, 5, 4, 5, 2, 2, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 1
Cars] 14, 19, 15, 25, 20, 23, 18, 23, 20, 17, 13, 15, 10, 6, 7, 3, 4 , 2 , 3 , 1
Percentile] 5 , 13, 19, 28, 36, 45, 52, 61, 69, 75, 80, 86, 90, 92, 95, 96, 98, 98, 99, 100
* ** TRAFFIC SUMMARY * **
Total cars = 258
Min MPH = 20
Max MPH = 39
Avg MPH = 26.6
50% MPH = 27.8
85% MPH = 31.8
Weather: Cloudy, Rain/Snow began at approx. 1000 hours. Gusty Southwest winds.
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Little Canada Jackson by Rose (Northbound)
* ** MOBU.E TRAFFIC ZONE TRAFFIC COMPUTER * **
TRAFFIC DATA FROM: THU 04/07/94 09:00 TO: THU 04/07/94 13:45
tAt'In
a, l
20,21 ,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31 ,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41
9] 0, 4, 5, 4, 6, 9, 10, 3, 0, 2, 2, 1, 0, 1, 0, 3, 1, 0, 3
10] 4, 5, 5, 4, 8, 6, 4, 2, 9, 1, 4, 1, 0, 1, 2, 0, 1
11] 3, 7, 8, 7, 0, 2, 5, 12, 6, 7, 3, 4, 1, 0, 2, 3, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1
12] 4, 4, 7, 7, 7, 6, 10, 7, 5, 6, 5, 2, 0, 1, 0, 1, 1
13] 9, 3, 6, 5, 7, 4, 10, 6, 10, 1, 6, 0, 2, 5, 2, 2, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1
Cars] 20, 23, 31, 27, 28, 27, 39, 30, 30, 17, 20, 8, 3, 8, 6, 9, 4, 2, 3, 0, 1, 1
Percentile] 6, 13, 22, 30, 38, 46, 58, 67, 76, 81, 87, 89, 90, 92, 94, 97, 98, 98, 99, 99, 99, 100
* ** TRAFFIC SUMMARY * **
Total cars = 337
Mm MPH = 20
Max MPH = 41
Avg MPH = 26.2
50% MPH = 27
85% MPH = 30.5
Weather: Sunny, Bright & Breezy temp. mid 50's.
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JUNE 28, 1995
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -6 -159 - APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT WITH RAMSEY COUNTY FOR RECYCLING OF
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS AS RECOMMENDED BY CITY STAFF
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Morelan.
Ayes (4) Scalze, Morelan, Fahey, Pedersen.
Nays (1) LaValle. Resolution declared adopted.
Mr. Morelan introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -6 -160 - APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA
WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
*CALL FOR COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETINGS ON THE RICE STREET
STUDY FOR JULY 19 AND JULY 31, 1995 AT 7:00 P.M. AT
CITY HALL;
*ACCEPT EASEMENTS FOR KELLER PARKWAY WATER MAIN PROJECT
FOR THE SPROSTY PROPERTY AND THE O'NEIL PROPERTY;
*APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF FIRE RELIEF AUDIT &
SCHEDULES I AND II;
*CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF PORTION OF
JACKSON STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN AUSTRALIAN AND
BLUWOOD FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1995, AT 7:30 P.M.;
*CALL FOR AUDIT WORKSHOP MEETING FOR JULY 12, 1995
AT 6:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle.
Ayes (5) Morelan, LaValle, Pedersen, Scalze, Fahey.
Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted.
JACKSON/ Fahey reported that the Council has reviewed the
LAKE STREET background information on the Jackson /Lake Street
STOP SIGN stop sign. Fahey then reviewed the City
Administrator's memo dated June 23, 1995 which
recommends that the Council table action on the stop
sign issue until after it has had the opportunity to
re- evaluate the situation based on the impact that
reconstruction of the roads in the area has on traffic
patterns. It was suggested that the matter be tabled
until April of 1996. However, if the Council feels it
necessary to move more quickly, the matter could be
scheduled for a November Council meeting.
Scalze pointed out that at the last meeting when Mr.
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Gorman presented the City with a petition for removal
of the stop sign, he was not aware of the improvement
of the Jackson Street trail and the trail crossing at
the intersection of Jackson and Lake Streets which will
serve as access to Nadeau Park. Scalze suggested that
review of the matter in April was appropriate, since
the longer period of time will give the City more time
to evaluate the matter.
Fahey stated that the stop sign seemed logical to him
given the park crossing at that intersection. Fahey
agreed that consideration of the matter in April was
appropriate, and pointed out that the residents of the
area will be more aware of the actual use for the sign.
Morelan suggested that the matter could be reviewed in
November.
The Administrator pointed out that review in November
will not allow evaluation of the intersection during
winter driving conditions. However, there likely will
not be children crossing to access the park during the
winter.
Fahey asked if part of the reason for installation of
the stop sign was to encourage traffic to use Demont
rather than Jackson /Old C /Lakeshore.
The Administrator replied that that was the third
reason for installing the stop sign. The first two are
safety of children crossing to the park, and to reduce
traffic speeds on Jackson Street. The Administrator
pointed out that winter driving conditions are
different, and he would like the opportunity to
evaluate the impact of curbing along the street as well
as at the corners of Jackson /Old C and Old C /Lakeshore.
Pedersen asked when the stop sign was installed.
The Administrator estimated that it was installed in
April of 1994 prior to street reconstruction. The
Administrator reported that in evaluating the stop sign
as well as the issue of installing additional signs at
the two corners, staff will provide information on
traffic patterns, traffic counts, and number of
accidents. The Administrator anticipated the need to
go through the winter months to get the best
information possible.
Bill Bruce, Jackson Street resident, pointed out that
during the winter months children walk along Jackson
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Street to access the skating rink on Demont. Bruce
felt it was important to go through the winter before
evaluating the stop sign issue. Bruce questioned the
accuracy of accident information that would be provided
by the Sheriff's Department pointing out that a child
was hit by a car on Jackson Street last year. That
accident did not show up in any reports provided by the
Sheriff's Department.
Fahey felt that the information must be persuasive to
warrant removal of the stop sign. However, the City
owes it to the property owners in the area to re-
evaluate the stop sign to make sure that its
installation was correct.
Morelan pointed out that it always was the Council's
plan to revisit the decision.
Scalze suggested that in addition to the stop sign,
perhaps crosswalks or trail crossing signage should be
added to the intersection.
Harold Feickert, Jackson Street resident, reported that
the stop sign was installed after a June, 1994 Council
meeting. Feickert stated that he would like to see the
sign remain for the winter, and the Council re- evaluate
the matter in April, 1996. Feickert reported that the
stop sign has not resulted in a decreased traffic count
along Jackson Street. Feickert reported that there are
many children who get off the school bus at Rose Place.
Feickert stated that the property owners in the area do
not want any children getting hurt on Jackson Street.
Al Engebretson, Old County Road C resident, stated that
he would like to see a stop sign at the corner of Old
County Road C and Lakeshore Avenue.
It was the consensus of the Council to revisit the
issue in April of 1996.
RECESS At this point in the meeting, 8:40 P.M., Council took a
short recess. The meeting was reconvened at 8:45 P.M.
LEGISLATIVE Senator John Marty appeared before the Council to
MATTERS provide an update on the 1994 Legislative Session.
Marty reported on the Legislature's discussions on the
issue of property tax reform and indicated that while
the Legislature agrees there is the need for reform,
Legislators have different ideas of what that reform
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container from the property and did not notify the City
about the situation. If the City had known what had
taken place, it would have required the property owner
participate in organized collection.
Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -6 -150 - APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA
WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
*CALLING FOR A WORKSHOP MEETING ON JUNE 21, 1995 AT
7:30 P.M. TO DISCUSS THE RICE STREET STUDY;
*APPROVAL OF VENDORS LICENSE AS REQUESTED BY BLUE
BELL ENTERPRISES;
*APPROVAL OF ASSESSMENT ABATEMENT FOR PROPERTY AT
3093 GREENBRIER STREET OWNED BY MR. KOWALCZUK AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR;
*APPROVAL OF PARTIAL PAYMENT FOR 1995 STREET AND
WATER MAIN PROJECTS AS REQUESTED BY VALLEY PAVING;
*APPROVAL OF THE VOUCHERS.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze.
Ayes (4) LaValle, Scalze, Pedersen, Fahey.
Nays (1) Morelan. Resolution declared adopted.
PETITION Mr. Walter Gorman submitted a petition to the Council
ASKING FOR requesting the removal of the stop sign at the
REMOVAL OF intersection of Lake Street and Jackson Street. Gorman
STOP SIGN reported that the City Administrator informed him that
the stop sign was installed to protect children in the
area as well as to slow traffic. Gorman felt that the
Jackson /Lake Street intersection was no more hazardous
than Demont Street, and failed to see the urgency for a
stop sign in this location. Gorman reported that he
has 250 signatures on the petition and could have
obtained more. Gorman asked that the petition be given
some serious consideration.
Fahey asked if Mr. Gorman discussed this issue with the
property owners in the Jackson /Lake Street area.
Gorman reported that the signatures are from property
owners living in the condominiums, and he did not speak
with the Jackson /Lake Street property owners. Gorman
stated that it was his impression that only 1 or 2 of
these property owners wanted the stop sign, and further
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pointed out that only four homes front on Jackson
Street.
Scalze recalled that at the time the Jackson Street
improvement was being discussed, these property owners
were concerned about paying for the improvement of a
street that is used heavily by the neighboring
condominium development. In exchange for living on a
street with this heavy traffic, the property owners
were adamant that they wanted the stop sign. Scalze
pointed out that there is a City park on Lake Street,
and the City is in the process of constructing a trail
along the Jackson Street right -of -way which can be used
to access the park. The Jackson /Lake intersection is a
crossing point to the park.
Gorman questioned the number of children that will use
the park.
Scalze pointed out that the Jackson trail will connect
the Australian and Bluwood neighborhoods to the park.
Gorman felt that Demont Street was much busier than
Jackson, and he did not believe there was a speeding
problem on Jackson.
Scalze pointed out that there is a great deal of
traffic on Jackson.
Fahey stated that he would like the benefit of earlier
information on this matter, including traffic count
information, and a recommendation from City staff.
Fahey stated that there should be an underlying safety
reason for the stop sign, and noted that the trail to
the park on Lake Street may be a justification for the
stop sign. Fahey asked that the matter be placed on
the next Council agenda for consideration.
The City Administrator pointed out that the
Jackson /Lake Street stop sign was a compromise. The
City had been asked to install stop signs at this
intersection as well as the corners of Jackson /Old C
and Old C /Lakeshore. Speed bumps were also requested.
The Administrator pointed out that the neighborhood had
concerns that a 32 foot wide roadway would increase
traffic speeds. As a result of these requests, the
City agreed to install a stop sign at Jackson /Lake with
the indication that the situation would be re- evaluated
once the new road is completed.
Morelan stated that for him the compelling reason to
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install the stop sign was Nadeau Park on Lake Street.
Once the Jackson Street trail is completed, there will
be a crossing at this intersection to the park. This
is similar to what has been done on LaBore and Desoto
where a 4 -way stop was installed to act as a control
for the crosswalk. Morelan stated that it was not his
intention to put the stop sign in to control traffic
speed, but rather because of safety concerns with
children crossing the street to get to the park.
Morelan agreed that the Council discussed the
possibility of revisiting the stop sign issue once the
road improvement had been in place for a period of
time.
LaValle reported that the single - family homeowners had
expressed concern about the condominium residents using
Jackson Street for freeway access. It was thought the
stop sign would be a deterrent to this use.
Morelan stated that this was not a factor in his
decision to order the stop sign. Morelan indicated the
stop sign should not be a popularity issue, and either
it makes good sense or it does not.
Scalze stated that in fairness to the residents who
requested the stop sign, the City would have to notify
them about any consideration to remove it. Scalze
indicated that these residents had valid reasons for
requesting the sign.
Fahey stated that the decision to place the stop sign
should be based on safety concerns or valid reasons,
not on a popularity contest.
Morelan introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -6 -151 - ACCEPTING THE PETITION
SUBMITTED REQUESTING REMOVAL OF STOP SIGN AT THE
INTERSECTION OF JACKSON /LAKE STREETS, AND TABLING
ACTION ON THE PETITION FOR TWO WEEKS PENDING A REPORT
AND RECOMMENDATION FROM CITY STAFF
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle.
Ayes (5) Morelan, LaVaile, Fahey, Scalze, Pedersen.
Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted.
PERSONNEL Morelan stated that he was not sure the Council
ORDINANCE - specifically resolved the issue of at will employment
AT WILL for future employees. Morelan stated that he did not
EMPLOYMENT support the at will provision.
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Removal of Stop Sign at Jackson and Lake Street
In consideration of the following statement and with the full support of the large number of signatures hereby submitted,
we respectfully request the removal of the stop sign at Jackson and Lake Street for the reasons hereby listed:
1. For the whole distance from Dement at Jackson to the curve at Old County Road!, there are exactly four residences that front Jackson Street
and therefore is not a high residential area.
2 We know of no one being arrested for speeding in that stretch or of any accidents or injuries.
3. Just fifty yards north of this stop sign is a school bui pick up and drop off. There are at least two or three school busses traveling this route.
It is not uncommon to see from two to five cars stopped, waiting for the butsos.
4. Just what has this stop sign actually accomplished as compared to the noise of can and trucks starting and stopping, the wear and care and
cost and inconvenience to the hundreds of motorists that have to travel this way both going and coming to work?
5. After all aspects have been considered, should not the will of the vast majority take precedent? Much dissatisfaction has been expressed there
these past months. We again respectfully request removal of the stop sign referred to in this statement.
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TOTAL 254 SIGNATURES
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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600
(612) 484 -2177 / FAX: (612) 484 -4538
June 6, 1996
TO: Mayor Fahey and Members of the City Council
FROM: Kathy Glanzer, Administrative Assistant
RE: Ramsey County /St. Paul Public Health Agency
MAYOR
Michael I. Fahey
COUNCIL
Beverly Scalze
Jim LaValle
Steve Morelan
Bob Pedersen
ADMINISTRATOR
Joel R. Hanson
Brenda Thomas will be present at Monday's evening to discuss
creation of a joint Ramsey County /St. Paul Public Health Agency
and solicit Council input on this proposal. Attached is some
information on this matter. A copy of the Joint Powers Agreement
is available at City Hall if any of you wish to review it.
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BRENDA C. THOMAS
BOARD OF RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DISTRICT 2
SANDRA DELAFOREST
ASSISTANT TO COMMISSIONER
May 14, 1996
Mayor Michael I. Fahey
City of Little Canada
2926 LaBore Road
Little Canada, Minnesota 55109
Dear Mayor Fahey:
220 COURT HOUSE
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102
TEL. (612) 266-8350
FAX (612) 266 -8370
As you may know, a proposal has been developed that would create a
joint Ramsey County -St. Paul public health agency.
In my view, the terms of the draft Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)
are inimical to suburban Ramsey County interests. First, the
Agreement transfers a $1 million tax burden from St. Paul to the
suburbs. Second, the Agreement does not serve any of the
philosophical or practical principles of efficiency and economy
that should underpin government consolidations and cooperative
ventures. And last, the adoption of such an Agreement has serious
implications for similar merger agreements that might be
contemplated or negotiated in the future.
For your Council's review and comment, I am enclosing a copy of
the Joint Powers Agreement; the negotiating team's Final Report
(which endorses the JPA); and a recent commentary I wrote for
FOCUS News which outlines my concerns. I'm also enclosing for your
information a letter from Maplewood Mayor Gary Bastian whose
council opposes the proposal as currently drafted.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with Little Canada's City
Council to discuss this proposal and solicit your input. Please
contact my office if you wish to schedule a meeting.
A letter or resolution delineating the council's views also would
be most helpful in guiding the County Board as it deliberates on
this important policy issue.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Brenda C. Thomas
Ramsey County Commissioner
District 2 Minnesota's First Home Rule County
printed on recycled paper with a minimum of 1096 post consumer content
,M.ry;
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APPENDIX C
Estimated Tax Impact on Selected Value Homes of a Ramsey County and City of Saint Paul
Public Health Department Merger
Affect on Suburban Taxpayers
Home Taxable Market Value:
Current Method
1996 County Tax
450,000 $72,000 $115,000 $150,000 $250,000
$218.93
Pronosed Joint Powers
1996 County Tax 222.06
Change in County Tax $3.13
Percentage Change in County Tax:
Percentage Change in Total Tax on Property:
(Depends on which suburban city, school district
and/or watershed the property is located in.)
$315.25
319.75
44.50
$691.80
701.68
$9.88
$998.30
1,012.55
+$.43%
$14.25
+ 0.41% to +0.52%
$1,874.00
1,900.75
$26.75
Affect on City of St. Paul Taxpayers
Home Taxable Market Value: $50,000
Current Method
1996 St. Paul Health TIN
1996 County Tae
Total
Prono5cd loin( Powers
1996 5t. PauI Heath Tae
1996 Count; Tae
Total
Change in Tae
$72,000
$115,000
$150,000
$250,000
$ 7.06
$10.16
$22.29
$32.17
$60.39
200l1
2881il
632.33
912.59
3.712.94
207.17
298.32
$654.64
$944.67
$1,773.33
($7.06)
($10.16)
($22.29)
($32.17)
($60.39
$21.4.3.4
$302 82
1.6.6151
$258..2
$1.800.08
203.24
$292.66
$642.23
3929.75
$1,739.6;
(33.93) (4 5.66) (412.41)
Percentage Change in Tax
Percentage Change in Total Tax on Property:
•1.90%
•0.51%
(417.92)
($33.64)
Assumptions: Tae impacts are calculated using Payable 1996 levies, values and tax calculations.
Previous Health property tax levies: Ramsey County 42,973,912
City of St. Paul - 41,893,764
New County Health property tae levy: 44,791,420
(has been reduced by St. Paul Health Director's salary)
Prepared 6e Rimsc: County. Dept. of Progeny Records R Revenue, Local Government, Poky & Research (CAS)4l3,96
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6— Focus News -- Thies. May 9; 1996
Opinio
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3 COh1Ai13NTARv 4
Health depts.' merger shifts
tax burden to the suburbs
BRENDA'hIioMA.s
On April 12, an editorial appeared in the Pioneer Press trum-
peting the benefits of a proposed merger of the Ramsey County
and St. Paul public health departments. The headline read,
"1lealth
departments' plan deserves support"
I strongly disagree with this conclusion. What is being pro-
posed is not a merger at all. It is ajoint powers agreement, ate
main provisions of which are as follows.
• It maintains both the county and city public health agencies.
• It provides for the contracting of public health employees
between the county and city ( "it is agreed that nothing contained
in this agreement is intended or should be construed as consti-
tuting either party as the employee of the other party for any
purpose or in any manner whatsoever').
• It conveys a city -owned public health building to the county.
The building must continue to be utilized for public health pur-
poses. If the agreement is terminated the building reverts to the
city's ownership.
• It provides for oversight by a 21- member John Community
1 health Services Advisory Committee, which will recommend
budget and service decisions. At least 13 members must repre-
sent the city of St. Paul.
• It preserves all city public health jobs which are to be vacat-
ed only through attrition.
• It shifts the S1 million costs of contracting for the city's
employees to suburban taxpayers, which represents a one -half
percent tax increase in the suburbs and an equal lax reduction in
the city.
With this joint- powers agreement as a launching poinl,,eventu-
ally when the last city public health employee has resigned or • •
retired, those vacated positions may be filled within the coun-
ty's public health department as county employees. When that
day arrives, a true merger of the two agencies might then be
accomplished.
Why is 0 true merger not being proposed right now? For the
same reason the county and city library systems, the county and
city public safety agencies and public works deparuncnts are not
contemplated for merging. Because St. Paul city employees arc
paid more than their counterparts in the county or the suburbs.
This despite due fact that suburban municipalities in Ramsey
County, and Ramsey County itself, employ union workers and
their elected officials must negotiate with bargaining units 011
wages and benefits just as St. Paul must. St. Paul elected offi-
cials are responsible for this disparity, not the unions.
Therefore, to be reasonable, any employment contract with the
city should provide compensation at the county's wage scale,
not the city's. The mayor and St. Paul City Council would then
be responsible for making up the "shortfall" from city revenues,
or negotiating reductions with their bargaining units.
The proposal before us entirely relieves city officials of this
responsibility. It simply shifts S1 million in employee compen-
sation to suburban taxpayers who largely do not receive the ser-
vices of either public health agency. This cost shift will increase
the taxes for suburban property owners one -half percent. On a
suburban properly valued at $115,000, this amounts to a S10
increase, and on an equal - valued St. Paul property, a decrease of
$12.
To put this 31 million lax increase in perspective, I want to
underscore one final point.
The Ramsey County library .system is supported entirely by
suburban taxpayers. Our heavily utilized libraries operate on an
annual budget of $6 million, which is SI million less than is
needed for inventory, infornation technology, and operations.
In 2 recent survey of suburban Ramsey County residents, an
overwhelming majority of respondents indicated that they
would support a small increase in their property taxes to
improve library services.
Flow much revenue could be generated for our library system
if we increased suburban taxes by one -half percent? - nearly 31
million.
I would hesitate to impose 0 tax increase 00 suburban taxpay-
ers even to improve library services, for which there is over-
whelming support. I certainly would not vote in favor of a
scheme that shifts the excessive costs of St. Paul's government
to suburban taxpayers. 'Ibis is what the proposed public health
merger would do. Indeed, it appears to be the proposal's sole
intent.
Brenda Thomns is a Ramsey County Commissioner
MINUTES
Parks & Recreation Commission
May 2, 1996
White Bear Lake. He suggested the Commission consider this
design as a possibility for Spooner Park. He also shared
pictures from the Arbor Day celebration at Gervais Mill Park.
Morelan mentioned the maintenance crew reminded him the grills
at Spooner Park were replaced last year.
Morelan stated Girl Scout Troop 468 has offered to maintain
the flower area at Pioneer Park this year. Morelan asked
Sanders if he has contacted Little Canada Charity Plus.
Sanders stated Jan Sherman told him they would begin planting
the last part of May or early part of June. Morelan asked
Sanders to supply him with a schedule so the scout troop could
be involved in the initial planting.
Sanders stated 30 shrubs are left over from last year that
need to be planted. Sanders suggested public works could dig
the holes so that the shrubs can be planted at the same time
as the flowers. Remerowski asked if the public works
department was planning on some tree planting at Gervais Mill
that was left over from last year. Remerowski reminded
Sanders it was going to be contracted out, and then public
works agreed to plant them in the spring of the year. Morelan
stated it was supposed to be done last year, but time ran
short. Morelan suggested Sanders speak with Scott Tangen,
Public Works Director on this. Sanders stated he spoke with
Tangen on this, and Tangen felt pressed for time until he gets
his summer workers. Morelan asked Sanders to follow up with
Tangen on this.
Greger asked if a certificate of thanks would be sent out to
volunteer groups such as Girl Scout Troop 468. Morelan
responded that in the past, an article would be placed in the
local paper along with a photo and the names of the volunteers
as a thank you. Greger suggested a certificate be recommended
as a thank you also.
Morelan asked the commission to discuss the public works
director's report on speed limits on Edgerton and Centerville
again for clarification purposes. Morelan stated the
commission had asked Scott Tangen, Public Works Director, to
give a report on accidents in the Edgerton Street area.
Remerowski stated that Ramsey County will perform a speed
study on Centerville Road if the Council requests it. Morelan
suggested it would be a good idea to request the Council to
have the county make another study of the area. Morelan
stated the last study done was before Pioneer Park was built
and traffic changes have occurred over eight years.
Remerowski moved to have the City Council recommend a Ramsey
County speed limit study be done in the Centerville Road area.
Ables seconded the motion.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600
(612) 484 -2177 / FAX: (612) 484 -4538
MEMORANDUM
MAYOR
Michael 1. Fahey
COUNCIL
Beverly Scalze
Jim LaValle
Steve Morelan
Bob Pedersen
ADMINISTRATOR
Joel R. Hanson
TO: Mayor Fahey & Members of the City Council
/1D FROM: Scott Tangen, Public Works Director
�j+ DATE: June 4, 1996
RE: Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Offer of
Matching Loans and Grants
The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services has extended an
offer to cities within the Metropolitan area for matching funds
either in the form of a loan to fund projects or a grant to fund
studies to reduce infiltration and inflow (please see the
attached information). In order to apply for a grant or loan, a
resolution authorizing myself to submit an application and to
serve as subject matter contact is needed. Considering that we
are already working in this direction, this offer comes in a very
timely fashion.
At the present time, we will be applying for a grant of $10,000
since we do not have any projects in process that qualify for the
loan program. If you have any questions, please contact me.
ST:kv
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Metropolitan Council
Working for the Region, Planning for the Future
t
May 2, 1996
SUBJECT: MCES Offer of Matching Loans & Grants
Infiltration /Inflow Control Projects & Studies
Dear Public Works Director:
alan
°:Environmental Services
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) invites your community to
apply for a loan of up to $40,000 to fund projects, or a grant of up to $ 10,000 to
fund studies to reduce infiltration and inflow (1 /1) of clear water into the
Metropolitan Disposal System. To be eligible, a matching dollar commitment is
required from the community for each loan and grant offered. A unique feature of
the loan is that if the I/1 project is annually certified as being effective for a period
of five years after completion, annual repayment of the loan will be forgiven.
As part of the 1996 budget process, the Metropolitan Council has allocated a total
of $400,000 to this loan and grant offering. The objective of the loans is to
promote and fund, in -part, I/1 projects at the local level which will benefit both the
community and the metropolitan wastewater system. The objective of the grants is
to promote and fund, in -part, studies that identify sources of I/1 and develop
projects at the local level which will also benefit both the community and the
metropolitan wastewater system. A description of the loan and grant offer is
enclosed which identifies the criteria MCES staff will use in evaluating and ranking
the proposed projects and studies.
To apply for either a loan or grant, you will need your council or board to pass a
resolution authorizing you or another appropriate staff member to submit the
application and to serve as your subject matter contact. Please attach a copy of the
official minutes of this action to the enclosed application form and complete the
application form according to the instructions enclosed. Then, attach a complete
description of your proposal for an I/1 control project or study. Your description can
be as brief or lengthy as you like, but be aware that the applications will be
competitively evaluated. Provide sufficient information to justify the priority of your
proposal.
After consideration of applications is completed, the Metropolitan Council will
determine which applicants will be offered loans and grants. The offers will be
made in writing to the applicants, along with the terms of the legal agreement
- over -
230 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1633 (612) 222 -8423 Fax 229 -2183
Art Equal Opponuniul Employer Page 19
TDD /TrY 229 -3760
between the community and MCES. To be awarded a loan or grant, the community
council or board will need to ratify the legal agreement by official action. The I/1
project or study must be completed within a period of 18 months of the date of the
agreement.
Submit the application to:
William G. Moore
General Manager, Wastewater Services
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
230 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Informational meetings will be held on Thursday, May 16, 1996, at Woodbury City
Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, and Friday, May 17, 1996, at
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. Both
meetings will begin at 9:00 a.m. A formal presentation of the Loan /Grant Program
will be given, after which questions and comments from the audience will be taken.
For registration to attend one of these meetings, please call Kyle Colvin, MCES
Senior Staff Engineer, at 229 -2151.
If you have any questions or require additional information regarding the application
procedure, please don't hesitate to call Kyle Colvin at 229-2151.
Sincerely,
(e C
Helen A. Boyer
Environmental Services Division Director
Enclosures
HAB:WGM:KLC
cc: City Manager (w /enclosure)
City Engineer
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DESCRIPTION OF OFFER OF MATCHING LOAN AND GRANT MONIES TO
COMMUNITIES
FOR INFILTRATION /INFLOW CONTROL PROGRAMS
APRIL 1996
I. DESCRIPTION
The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) is
offering a limited number of loans up to $40,000 to communities
served by the MCES for community- sponsored projects to reduce
excessive infiltration and inflow (I /I) from entering the
Metropolitan Disposal System (MDS). Each loan will require that
a matching dollar expenditure on the project be made from the
recipient community. The first distribution of the loan money
will occur upon start up of the project and will consist of 50%
of the total loan amount. The remaining 50% of the loan money
will be given to the community upon satisfactory completion of
the project and 30 days after receipt of documentation of
reimbursable project expenses of not less than 200% of the loan
amount. The loan eligible work must be completed within 18
months after the date of the agreement.
After the completion of the work by the community, the community
must provide annual documentation for a period of five years
following completion of the I/I project, certifying that the I/I
has not returned to the system. For each year that documentation
is provided that shows the project to be effective in the
reduction of I /I, repayment of the loan for that year (based on a
fixed, short term interest rate) will be forgiven.
The designated interest rate for any loan repayments will be
based on one percent above the Five Year Treasury Bond market
rate at closing on the date the agreement is signed by the loan
recipient. Interest for any loan repayments will computed from
the date of project completion.
The MCES will accept as documentation that the project has
performed as intended, a certificate from an Engineer licensed in
the State of Minnesota, for the first, second and fourth year
after project completion. For the third and fifth year, the MCES
will require that some type of physical documentation accompany
the certification.
The MCES is also offering a limited number of grants up to
$10,000 to communities served by the MCES for community sponsored
studies to identify, locate, quantify and develop an action plan
to eliminate excessive I/I sources from entering the MDS. Each
Grant will require that a matching dollar expenditure toward the
study be made from the recipient community. The grant eligible
work must be completed 18 months after the agreement has been
signed.
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The first distribution of the grant money will occur upon start
up of the study and will consist of 50% of the total grant
amount. The remaining 50% of the grant will be given to the
community upon satisfactory completion of the study.
The total amount allocated for loans and grants is a minimum of
$400,000. There are currently no funds allocated for
continuation of these offers once the $400,000 has been
committed. If the number of applications received through the
initial offer is insufficient to encumber $400,000, the MCES
reserves the right to offer to raise the $40,000 loan and $10,000
grant ceilings to the initial qualifying applicants.
The $400,000 will be allocated into two separate funds in which
communities can apply for monies for qualifying projects or
studies. Of the $400,000, $80,000 will be made available for
matching dollar grants up to $10,000 for studies and reports
aimed at identifying, locating and proposing solutions to
existing I/I problems within the community. Those applicants who
receive a grant will be required to submit to the MCES a final
report summarizing the findings of the study and outlining the
action plan to address identified sources of I /I.
The balance of the $400,000, or $320,000, will be reserved for
matching dollar loans up to $40,000 for projects aimed at
eliminating sources of I/I from the MDS.
Each community can submit applications for a maximum of two
project loans and a maximum of 1 grant.
All communities that are billed for their wastewater directly by
the MCES are eligible to apply. Local and regional agencies such
as the Metropolitan Airports Commission, University of Minnesota
and the State Fairground may apply for either a loan or a grant
but must do so by applying thru the local government in which
sanitary sewer service is provided. Applications will be
reviewed by MCES staff who will make a recommendation to the
members of the Metropolitan Council on the priority of the
community's proposed project(s) or study. The application
procedure and the staff's criteria for priority ranking for I/I
Control Projects are outlined herein. The Metropolitan Council
will review the staff's recommendations and establish the final
list of loan and grant recipients through official member action.
Recipient communities will be required to enter into an
agreement, with the Council, authorized by resolution of their
City Council or Township Board. (The word "City" used hereafter
includes eligible Townships.) The City's requirements, under the
agreement, will include that the City provide assurances that the
funds are applied to the stated purpose, that the project is
cost - effective, that costs be accurately accounted, and that a
written report be submitted to the MCES upon completion of the
work. The agreement will also provide the MCES the right to
audit City records pertaining to the loan and grant funds and
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matching local share.
Each community that receives a loan will be required on the
anniversary date of the project completion to provide to the MCES
a certification stating that the project has continued to be
successful in reducing I/I from the system. For each year that
the project can be certified as performing in its intended
purpose of I/I reduction, repayment of the loan funds will be
forgiven. In the event that during the first five -year period
after the completion of the project, the community cannot certify
that the project has continued its intended purpose of I/I
reduction, then the community has to either; 1. immediately
(within 3 months upon discovery) initiate a follow -up project
using community funds to repair the original project or, 2. repay
a portion of the loan distribution plus interest, until either
the original project is repaired and the I/I eliminated, or
continue to repay the loan distribution amount plus interest
annually until the end of the 5 year period after the original
project completion date. Exact terms of loan repayment schedules
and amounts will be included in each individual agreement between
the MCES and loan recipient
The goal of this loan offer is to assist communities to implement
I/I control improvements which provide a metropolitan benefit in
addition to a local benefit. Because the funds are limited for
this loan offer, the MCES places a greater priority on physical
improvements over desk -top studies. Studies to identify,
quantify and locate sources of I/I can receive monetary
assistance under the grant portion of this program offer.
Communities that already have an understanding of where problems
exist and how they can be corrected will be in a better position
to justify their proposal for the loan offered under this
program. The MCES also intends that the administration of these
loan agreements be streamlined to coincide in nature with the
limited loan amount and the infrequent offering of loan and grant
monies.
Loan and Grant money will not be made available for projects or
studies that have been started prior to the date of the
agreement.
Projects pertaining to the separation of sewers (Storm vs
Sanitary) will not be eligible for either the loan or grant
monies. The intent of this loan /grant offer is to help
communities initiate projects which are not funded by other
outside sources.
II. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR FUNDING PRIORITIES (LOANS)
Proposed projects will be evaluated by MCES staff who will make a
recommendation on the priority classification of the project.
MCES staff will prepare a recommended priority list for
consideration by the members of the Metropolitan Council.
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Projects targeted to produce a metropolitan benefit will receive
higher priority than those where a metropolitan benefit is
unlikely. Removal of I/I which previously resulted in sewage
bypasses would be an example of a project with metropolitan
benefit, in that loading to the conveyance and treatment
facilities would be lessened and a potential public health hazard
would be eliminated. A project to increase the capacity of the
local system for the above example would not however be
considered an example of a metropolitan benefit. If a project is
submitted that cites an elimination of historic bypasses, the
application must include a copy of a "MPCA Report Form(s)" which
documents the bypass(es). Another example of metropolitan
benefit is a project designed to reduce high peak flow rates,
resulting from I /I. The 1992 "Systemwide Infiltration /Inflow
Evaluation" by the former MWCC is one source of information on
communities where peak flow rates are estimated to be above
average.
Since the aforementioned report did not include information
regarding estimated Rain Derived I/I (RDI /I) or Groundwater
Infiltration (GWI) for the cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul or
South St. Paul, applications from these communities will need to
include documentation of their RDI /I and GWI. Other communities
may also submit their own information demonstrating high peak
flow rates and groundwater infiltration rates for specific
project areas.
Priority ranking will be given for those communities which were
characterized in the "Systemwide Infiltration /Inflow Evaluation"
report has having both potentially excessive rain dependent I/I
(RDI /I) and groundwater infiltration (GWI). Attached is Exhibit
A, a copy of communities identified as having potentially
excessive RDI /I and GWI in the 1992 Systemwide I/I Study.
Priority ranking will also be given for those communities located
within the service areas of the Blue Lake, Metropolitan, and
Stillwater wastewater treatment facilities. These treatment
facilities were identified in the "Systemwide Infiltration /Inflow
Evaluation" study, as benefiting most from I/I removal.
Loan recipients will need to demonstrate that they already have
an understanding of the source of the I/I and how it can be
effectively reduced. Peak rates of inflow have a greater impact
on metropolitan wastewater facilities than the long term effect
from average rates of groundwater infiltration. Therefore,
projects designed to immediately reduce peak rates of inflow will
receive higher priority than those designed to eliminate the
average rate of groundwater infiltration.
After completion of the project, the Community will be
responsible for certifying that the project has maintained its
intended purpose of I/I reduction. As part of the loan
application, the Community is requested to propose the method for
certifying the project. The method of certification will be
reviewed, negotiated and included in the agreement. Two such
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methods of certification would be to document the condition of
the project by means of televised inspections or by visual
inspections. The certification shall be signed by an Engineer
registered in the state of Minnesota.
The general criteria are summarized below. Higher priority
rankings will be assigned for projects characterized by items
from the top of this list. Lower priority rankings will be
associated with items from the bottom of the list.
Proposed Project Ranking Criteria for Loans
(Descending Order of Priority)
Estimated total of I/I reduction as result of project is
either greater than 32 MGY, between 16 MGY and 32 MGY, or
between 5 MGY and 16 MGY
Benefits Metropolitan Area and Facilities
a. Immediate Savings
c. Pollution Abatement
b. Long Term Savings
Project is located within either the Blue Lake, Metro or
Stillwater WWTP service area
Targets Immediate Reduction of Peak Rates of Inflow
Community is identified as having potentially excessive
RDI /I and GWI
Community is identified as having potentially excessive
RDI /I
Targets the Reduction of long term average /continuous
infiltration
III. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR FUNDING PRIORITIES (GRANTS)
Proposed studies will be evaluated by MCES staff who will make a
recommendation on the priority classification of the study. MCES
staff will prepare a recommended priority list for consideration
by the members of the Metropolitan Council.
At a minimum, applications for a grant shall contain the
following:
1. Description and scope of the study.
2. Time schedule for completion (identify key steps and
intermediate dates.)
3. Objectives of study.
4. Who will be responsible for preparing the report (city
staff vs consultant). If contracte4 will project be
competitively bid?
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5. Map of study area and wastewater collection system in the
vicinity of the study area.
6. List of anticipated benefits to Metropolitan System if work
proposed by study is carried out.
7. Estimate of potential I/I removed if project initiated(MGY)
8. Cost Effectiveness of proposed project.
9. Identifies any historic sanitary sewer bypasses.
As a minimum for consideration for a grant, studies need to
result in projects targeted to produce a metropolitan benefit.
Applications for grants which are received by communities which
have been identified in the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission's study "Systemwide Infiltration /Inflow Evaluation"
dated April 1992, as having high "Wet Whether Peak Ratios" will
receive a higher priority ranking than those communities which
were identified with lower "Wet Weather Peak Ratios ". A listing
of "Wet Weather Peak Ratios" as given in the 1992 "Systemwide
Infiltration /Inflow Evaluation" report is attached, as Exhibit B,
for informational purposes only.
Since peak flow conditions are the main cause for most capital
improvements to the MDS, studies aimed at identifying projects to
reduce these types flows will be given a higher priority.
IV. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply for a loan, a grant, or both, the Application Form(s)
must be completed and signed by the City Administrator or
equivalent staff authorized to submit the application by a
resolution of the City Council. Attach a copy of the official
minutes authorizing the submittal of the Loan /Grant Application
to the application form.
Attach supplemental information to describe the I/I problem, the
details of the proposed project, and how the project(s) meets the
priority criteria of the loan or grant offer and other pertinent
information as requested on the application form.
Applications must be post- marked no later than June 14, 1996.
IV. EVALUATION OP APPLICATIONS
After the submittal deadline, copies of the loan and grant
applications will be made and distributed to a panel consisting
of between 3 to 5 members of Metropolitan Council staff. Each
member will independently review and evaluate every loan and
grant application using the criteria outlined herein. Each panel
member will assign a point value to the application. Upon
completion of the application evaluation, the point values will
be averaged and all the applications will be ranked in descending
order. Each member will be notified as to the ranking of the
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applications and will be given the opportunity to comment. Once
the final ranking is accepted by the panel, a list of the
recipient loan and grant applicants with the highest rankings
will be given to the Metropolitan Council for final approval.
After the Council has approved the rankings and the list of
recipients, loan and grant offers will be made and negotiations
for the agreements will commence.
V. OFFERS
Offers will be made approximately in the third week in July,
1996. A written offer will be sent to each qualifying community
that will contain the loan or grant agreement language. Actual
award of the loan or grant will be contingent upon City Council
action authorizing the agreement between the MCES and City.
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Table 3 -2
Assessment of Potentially Excessive Ill
Community
Soil/
Groundwater
Condition
Wet
Weather
Peak Ratio
(WWPR)
Potentially
Excessive
RDI/P
Dry Weather
Peak Ratio
(DWPR)
Potentially
Excessive
GW'I`
Chanhassen
Wet
2.81
X
1.62
X
Circle Pines
Dry
2.32
X
1.48
X
Crustal
Dry
1.97
X
Deephaven
Wet
1.74
X
Eden Prairie
Wet
2.69
X
Edina
Wet
1.60
X
Farmington
Wet
1.65
X
Forest Lakt Township
Wet
2.85
X
1.77
X
Fridley •
Dry
1.49
X
Little Canada
Wet .
..
1.72
X
Long Lake
Wet
3.03
X
Maple Plain
Wet
3.61
X
1.85
X
Mendota Heights
Dry
1.45
X
Mound
Wet
2.68
X
Mounds View
Dry
1.36
X
Newport
Dry
2.17
X
1.39
X
Orono
Wet
1.60
X
Osseo
Dry
1.36
X
Rosemount
Dry
1.34
X
St. Paul
1.63
X
Shorewood
Wet
2.92
X
2.02
X
Stillwater
Wet
1.91
X
Waconia
Wet
3.56
X
Wayzata
Wet
3.00 -
X
West St. Paul
Dry
2.03
X
1.45
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EXHIBIT B
COMMUNITY I/I INFORMATION
(Ranked in Decending Order of "Wet Weather Peak Ratio ")
From 1992 "Systemwide Infiltration/Inflow Evaluation Report
by CH2M Hill
RANK
COMMUNITY
DRY WEATHER
PEAK RATIOS
WET WEATHER
PEAK RATIOS
1
Independence
1.76
6.44
2
Greenfield
1.76
6.13
3
Medina
1.75
5.28
4
Maple Plain
1.85
3.61
5
Waconia
1.58
3.56
6
Victoria
1.47
3.10
7
Tonka Bay
2.12
3.07
8
Long Lake
1.53
3.03
9
Wayzata
1.56
3.00
10
Shorewood
2.02
2.92
11
St. Paul
1.63
2.88
12
Forest Lake Township
1.77
2.85
13
Centerville
1.42
2.84
14
Chanhassen
1.62
2.81
15
Eden Prairie
b
2.69
16
Mound
1.47
2.68
17
Minnetrista
1.61
2.66
18
Medicine Lake
1.86
2.64
19
Orono
1.60
2.56
20
Chaska
1.46
2.50
21
Excelsior
1.33
2.49
22
Hugo
1.66
2.40
23
Columbia Heights
1.22
2.40
24
St. Bonifacius
1.36
2.39
25
Laketown Township
1.64
2.38
26
St. Anthony
1.31
2.35
27
North Oaks
1.66
2.33
28
Hilltop
1.36
2.33
29
Circle Pines
1.48
2.32
30
Greenwood
1.37
2.32
31
Arden Hills
1.25
2.24
32
Minneapolis
1.45
2.22
33
White Bear Township
1.53
2.20
34
Vadnais Heights
1.41 -
2.20
35
Minnetonka Beach
1.53
2.19
36
Lilydale
1.90
2.17
37
Newport
1.39
2.17
38
Gem Lake
1.36
2.17
39
North St. Paul
1.26
2.17
40
Prior Lake
1.48
2.09
41
Deephaven
1.74
2.07
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EXHIBIT B
RANK
COMMUNITY
DRY WEATHER
PEAK RATIOS
WET WEATHER
PEAK RATIOS
42
Plymouth
1.30
2.06
43
West St. Paul
1.45
2.03
44
New Hope
1.27
2.01
45
Little Canada
1.72
2.00
46
South St. Paul
1.38
1.99
47
Lauderdale
1.37
1.99
48
Crystal
1.30
1.97
49
Forest Lake
1.48
1.93
50
Mendota Heights
1.45
1.90
51
Farmington
1.65
1.87
52
Maple Grove
1.23
1.87
53
Lexington
1.28
1.82
54
Lakeville
1.25
1.80
55
Shoreview
1.19
1.80
56
Rosemount
1.34
1.77
57
Mahtomedi
1.19
1.76
58
Lino Lakes
1.31
1.71
59
Willemie
1.19
1.69
60
Cottage Grove
1.13
1.68
61
St. Paul Park
1.19
1.67
62
Andover
1.25
1.66
63
Bayport
1.48
1.64
64
Oakdale
1.43
1.64
65
Maplewood
1.40
1.64
66
Roseville
1.35
1.64
67
Richfield
1.22
1.64
68
Savage
1.31
1.62
69
Fridley
1.49
1.61
70
Mendota
1.21
1.59
71
Golden Valley
1.29
1.58
72
Bumsville
1.21
1.57
73
Spring Park
1.40
1.56
74
Brooklyn Park
1.24
1.56
75
Coon Rapids
1.21
1.55
76
Minnetonka
1.36
1.54
77
Brooklyn Center
1.32
1.53
78
Inver Grove Heights
1.21
1.53
79
Birchwood
1.38
1.52
80
Woodbury
1.33
1.51
81
Mounds View
1.36
1.47
82
Falcon Heights
1.14
1.46
83
Edina
1.60
1.44
84
Bloomington
1.17
1.44
85
Eagan
1.27
1.43
86
Spring Lake Park
1.16
1.41
87
New Brighton
1.30
1.40
88
Hopkins
1.14
1.40
89
Stillwater
1.91
1.38
90
Robbinsdale
1.23
1.37
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EXHIBIT B
RANK
COMMUNITY
DRY WEATHER
PEAK RATIOS
WET WEATHER
PEAK RATIOS
91
Hastings
1.17
1.37
92
Apple Valley
1.11
1.36
93
Champlin
1.23
1.35
94
Stillwater Township
1.10
1.35
95
Anoka
1.13
1.34
96
Blaine
1.12
1.34
97
Osseo
1.36
1.33
98
White Bear Lake
1.11
1.33
99
Ramsey
1.13
1.32
100
Oak Park Heights
1.16
1.26
101
St. Louis Park
1.28
1.25
102
Shakopee
1.17
1.17
103
Landfall
1.58
e
104
Empire Township
1.33
n
Notes: See original 1992 "Systemwide Infiltration/Inflow Evaluation" report by CH2M Hill for
specific information on how peak ratios were developed for individual communities.
a - No Wet Weather Peak Ratio was developed in CH2M Hill report due to insufficient
data.
b- No Dry Weather Peak Ratio was developed in CH2M Hill report due to unreliable
meter data.
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AT &T
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
May 30, 1996
City Clerk
City of Little Canada
515 Little Canada Road
Little Canada, MN 55117
Re: Site Lease Agreement
Dear Sir or Madam:
AT &T Wireless Services
2630 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 -4657
412 471 -4400
Pursuant to the Site Lease Agreement between the City of Little Canada, and ACC /McCaw of Minneapolis
(previously doing business as Cellular One) d/b /a AT &T Wireless Services, dated March 8, 1989, notice
and consent by the landlord is required before ACC/McCaw of Minneapolis may assign all of its right, title
and interest in and to the Agreement. ACC /McCaw of Minneapolis, is currently a partnership of two
corporations, which corporations will be merging, effective June 30, 1996 to form AT &T Wireless
Services of Minnesota, Inc. This merger will in no way affect the terms of the Site Lease Agreement or
result in a change in ownership or a change in the process or people with whom you have been dealing. It
will result in a simpler corporate structure for AT &T Wireless Services.
Please indicate your consent to this assignment by signing where indicated below and returning it to me in
the enclosed stamped self addressed envelop.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact us.
Very truly yours,
ACC /McCaw of Minneapolis
Consent to the assignment of the above Site Lease Agreement to AT &T Wireless Services of Minnesota,
Inc., is hereby granted.
By:
Title:
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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600
(612) 484 -2177 / FAX: (612) 484 -4538
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Fahey & Members of the City Council
FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator
DATE: June 6, 1996
RE: Quotations for Energy Retrofitting Services
MAYOR
Michael I. Fahey
COUNCIL
Beverly Scalze
Jim LaValle
Steve Morel=
Bob Pedersen
ADMINISTRATOR
Joel R. Hanson
Pursuant to specifications prepared by the Environment and Energy
Resource Center (EERC), we received quotations for lighting
retrofitting as well as replacement of the three oldest furnaces
and air conditioners serving the City Hall. (Lighting also
includes retrofits at the Public Works garage.) The quotes
received for this work were as follows:
* Lighting Retrofits:
Energy Solutions $7,150.00
Egan Automation 7,680.00
Van -O -Lite 7,942.76
Muska Electric Company 10,900.00
HVAC:
Kath Heating & A/C 14,527.00
Krienke Heating & A/C 17,216.00
Northern Air Corporation 18,246.00
Based on these costs, the total for this work would equal
$21,677. This amount appears to be higher than what was
estimated by EERC in their initial work -up. The quotations will
be forwarded to them for their review, comment, and final
recommendation which will be presented at Monday's meeting.
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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600
(612) 484 -2177 / FAX: (612) 484 -4538
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Fahey & Members of the City Council
FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator
DATE: June 6, 1996
RE: City Hall ID Sign
MAYOR
Michael I. Fahey
COUNCIL
Beverly Scalze
Jim LaVaile
Steve Morelan
Bob Pedersen
ADMINISTRATOR
Joel R. Hanson
As you will recall, we received quotations for the construction
of a new identification sign to serve City Hall. The low price
received for the work on the sign as designed by Bill Sanders was
$11,500. Since then, we have been able to make some revisions
which could have a significant impact on the sign's cost. Some
of the changes are as follows:
* Frattalone Excavating has indicated a willingness to
donate equipment necessary to excavate the site to
accommodate the footings for the sign.
* Public Works staff could construct the footings.
A contractor has been found who would construct the
block and brick portion of the sign at a labor only
cost of $500.
* Price for the sign as originally bid (two- sided) was
$5,475 plus tax. The modified two -sided sign would be
$4,600 and the revised one -sided sign is $3,075.
* I am obtaining prices for block and brick materials for
the sign. They should be available at Monday's
meeting.
* I am also obtaining a price to find another contractor
who will set the pre -cast portions of the sign.
A single -sided sign could be utilized if placed at approximately
45° angle to Little Canada Road and Noel Drive. The concern with
this placement is the manner in which it lines up with the corner
of the building and the existing flagpoles. Also, the lettering
of the sign would not be visible for west bound traffic on Little
Canada Road. A two -sided sign could be placed perpendicular to
Little Canada Road which would be visible for traffic from both
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directions. While the cost is higher, it may be a better
situation in terms of relation to other property features.
While I hope to have a better idea of the final cost by Monday's
meeting, I feel confident that we can construct a single -sided
sign for under $6,500. A two -sided sign should be accomplished
for approximately $7,500.
Before finalizing all the details, I would like an indication
from the Council if those targeted costs are acceptable. If so,
I will put together a program to facilitate construction in as
economical a manner as possible. If these numbers are not
acceptable, then I will not spend any more time on this issue.
Your comments and suggestions would be appreciated. I am
enclosing drawings for the sign as originally proposed and as
modified.
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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600
(612) 484 -2177 / FAX: (612) 484-4538
June 6, 1996
TO: Mayor Fahey and Members of the City Council
FROM: Kathy Glanzer, Administrative Assistant
RE: Workers Compensation Managed Care
MAYOR
Michael 1. Fahey
COUNCIL
Beverly Scaize
Jim LaValle
Steve Morelan
Bob Pedersen
ADMINISTRATOR
Joel R. Hanson
The League of Minnesota Cities is offering a 10% premium credit
to cities participating in a managed care plan. In our case,
this would be a savings of approximately $840 annually. The
League has found that participation in a managed care program can
reduce workers compensation medical costs and help injured
workers get back to work sooner. I have attached information from
the League which explains the benefits.
There are currently ten companies providing Workers' Compensation
Certified Managed Care Plans. The majority of cities with such
plans use Comprehensive Managed Care (CMC) or Corvel. Joel and I
met with representatives of each of these firms and have obtained
the following information.
CMC - Charges a one -time $100 account set -up fee, which is
credited against costs during the first year. If the City
has no Workers' Comp claims, there are no costs incurred.
Cost for claims is $9.00 per medical bill processed. If a
claim requires managed care, the cost is $77 per hour for
non - physician professional services and $90 per hour for all
staff physician services. Time less than one hour will be
billed in closest tenth of an hour. CMC has found that very
few claims go into case management.
CMC offers a state -wide provider network which includes all
hospitals and 98% of all physicians.
The City can cancel the services of CMC at any time. There
is no contract between the City and CMC.
Corvel - Charges $30 per filed worker's comp claim. If a
case goes to managed care, the cost is $345 per case for
cases involving lost time, and $75 per hour or a $150 flat
fee for cases involving medical care only.
Corvel offers a state -wide provider network which appears to
be somewhat more limited than that offered by CMC.
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Corvel is asking for a two -year service agreement with the
City which can be cancelled at any time for any reason by
the City with 90 -days notice.
After reviewing each company, staff recommends Corvel be retained
as our managed care provider due to their somewhat lower fees, no
initial set -up fee, and their experience in the field.
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LEAGUE MN CITIES
TEL :612- 281 -1298 May 31 96 8.33 No.005 P.02
Longue 4 j M nnesota C;uos
LMC
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LMC]T
Risk Management Information
145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103 2044
Phone: (612) 281 -1200 • (800) 925 1122
Fax: (612) 281 -1299 • TD1) (612) 281 1290
WORKERS COMPENSATION MANAGED CARE - Ws Worth Considering
SHOULD YOUR CITY CONSIDER MANAGED CARE?
YES! Can a city afford not to at (east look at managed care? It will immediately reduce your
city's LMC1T workers compensation premium by way of a ten percent premium credit. If
managed care is added during the coverage year, the credit is prorated. The ten percent credit is
given at each annual renewal and comes off the city's bottom line workers compensation
premium.
In the past we've communicated with cities in several different ways about workers compensation
managed care. As of January 1, 1996, 143 cities had entered into managed care agreements. A
number of other cities are considering managed -care. Currently, there are ten state - certified
managed care organizations which offer managed care plans. A city may work with the managed
care provider of its choice. We stress that managed care is not mandatory and is simply an option
for cities to consider.
ASIDE FROM TITE TEN PERCENT PREMIUM CREDIT,
WHY IS MANAGED CARE A GOOD IDEA?
Because it can reduce workers compensation medical costs and help injured workers get back to
work sooner. The following outlines the ways managed care can save money and help workers.
Exneriteted Health Provider Network
Managed care channels injured workers into a system of experienced workers compensation
health care providers. The managed care organization is better able to assure necessary and
appropriate plans of treatment by working with health care providers who are experienced in
treating workers' compensation injuries. They can also keep network health care providers up to
date on changes and trends applicable to workers compensation treatment.
Medicai Utilization Manaeement
Through use of a trained care manager, every injured employee's claim is managed to encourage
the appropriate use of medical services and facilities. This will improve quality of care and
maintain cost effectiveness on a case -by -case basis. The objectives of managed care and medical
utilization management are four -fold:
To provide the knowledge and tools required to appropriately manage the
employees medical care at the point the employee first comes into the
workers compensation system
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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* To evaluate each episode of medical care and address the procedural
necessity and eliminate settings that seem questionable
* Manage standard of care and present the most efficient and effective plan
of treatment
* Channel injured employees into the most appropriate network
Active Can Management
Certainly from both the employer's and employee's perspective, the ultimate goal of treating any
workers compensation injury Is to bring the injured worker back into the work force if at all
possible. To that end, care managers work with the injured worker, their family, and their
treatment provider to:
* Arrange for alternative treatment when necessary
Support and encourage return to work efforts with the employee and
employer
* Arrange for physical rehabilitation services
* Arrange for needed supplies or equipment
* Educate injured workers and their tbmiiies
* Facilitate employee's return to work. Monitor primary duties and consult
with employer about increased workload and/or the liifting of weight
restrictions
* Coordinate vocational counseling
Case managers also serve as advocates for the injured worker by acting as a liaison between 1) the
employer and the employee, 2) the employee and his/her medical provider, 3) the employee and
the LMCIT claims staff, and 4) the medical providers and the claims staff,
Review of Medical Bills
A final cost savings factor associated with managed care involves ongoing review of medical bills
submitted by medical providers. This ongoing review assures that only those tests and treatments
which are pre - authorized and/or medically necessary will be recommended for payment.
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WHAT COSTS ARE INVOLVED?
It varies among the companies supplying managed care services. Some managed care plans
uhwge wily fu, byadific sarvice* when an injury has occurred. Others simply charge on a flat
monthly or per - employee basis. For those companies that charge on a per -claim basis, the costs
are simply made part of the claim that LMCIT pays.
When the managed care fees are paid as part of the claim cost, they are treated like any other
charge and are included for purposes of meeting the city's deductible and calculating subsequent
years' experience modification. However, LMCIT believes that if managed care works as it is
supposed to, it will more than pay for itself through favorable claims experience and reduced
premiums.
For companies charging on a monthly or per capita basis, the flat monthly or per - capita charges
are billed by the managed care organization and paid directly by the city.
DOES IT REALLY WORK?
An initial actuarial study comparing the experience of cities using managed care, to those that are
not, indicated that there were significant cost savings for those cities using a Managed Care
Organization. Most of the savings showed up in "return to work" efforts that reduced lost wages
claims. It is a little to early to draw any definitive conclusions from the initial study since the
number of cities in managed care and the number claims generated were relatively small, but
clearly the results were significant enough to compel the LMCIT Trust Board to increase the
premium credit from 5% to 10 %.
Two other Minnesota employers have also seen favorable results from using Managed Care. The
Minnesota Department of Employee Relations estimates that for State Fiscal Year 1994 (its first
year under managed care), it saved $1 million in medical costs compared to Fiscal Year 1993.
This was after paying The managed care fees.
The Hormel Company has had managed care in place since October 1993. They believe "without
a doubt" that managed care has saved them significant money by managing medical utilization and
helping to get employees back to work.
1'M INTERESTED, NOW WHAT?
Talk with your agent or you can call Tom Grundhoefer at the League office (612) 281 -1266.
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Northwest Associated Consultants Inc.
COMMUNITY PLANNING • DESIGN • MARKET RESEARCH
MEMORANDUM
TO: Little Caned Mayor and CI
Little Canada Planning Commission
FROM: Stephan Grittman
DATE: June 6, 1996
RE: Little Canada - PUD Zoning Text Amendment
FILE NO: 758.10 - 96.07
Staff has uncovered a potential concern relating to the City's ability to enforce Its intention
that automobile related commercal uses be prohibited in the Rice Street and Little Canada
Road Redevelopment District The Development Guide does not specifically address this
issue, and the current (1981) Comprehensive Plan suggests that automobile uses would
Develloopmpent Guide's treatment of the area, buts not dopted�at this time, therefor, the
1981 Plan controls.
The concern which this situation raises is that as the City proceeds to conduct appraisals
of RicelLittie Canada area properties in
must account for the highest and best use � e� property. pe Since nci the cur the appraiser
PUD, which conceivably allows any use listed in the vvarioous zoning districts, current wiser
would have to consider the possibility that some of the land could be put to an automobile
related commercial use, such as a gasoline /convenience store.
Even though the City would argue that such a facility would not meet the intent of the
Development Guide or the current planning for the District (and thus would not be
approved) the appraiser may not be able to make this assumption and would have to factor
this in to the properly value. As a result, the City's acquisition efforts would be complicated
by the consideration of a land use which may not realistically be permitted.
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In order to correct this concern, Staff proposes an amendment to the PUD District section
of the Zoning Ordinance. The amendment would exclude specific land uses which would
otherwise be allowed In a PUD District. The City currently has zoned four areas to the
PUD District Two areas are the St. Jude Medical properties, one is the Rice/Little Canada
District, and the fourth is the area which includes the Frattaione recycling property between
Ryan Industrial Park and Country Drive.
The following excepted uses are proposed;
1 • Motor Fuel Stations
2. Automobile Repair - Major
3. Automobile Repair - Minor
4. Motor Vehicle Sales tots
5. Car Washes
6. Motor Vehicle The and Battery Service
The 1981 Plan and the Development Guide do speak to the intention that uses in the
Rice/Little Canada Road area will be commercial or multiple housing In nature. Therefore,
requests for industrial uses or single family housing should not be of concern. Other uses
tespecially B-2 District petmitted and conditional uses) should be examined as to whether
or not they should be included with the list of non - permitted uses In the PUD District
The Planning Commission will be able to consider this amendment at its regular meeting
on June 13. A public hearing should be called for the Council's regular meeting of June
26, 1996.
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JUN -06 -1996 13:39 NAC 612 595 9837 P.04/04
City of Little Canada, Minnesota
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 915 OF THE LITTLE CANADA CITY CODE,
KNOWN AS THE ZONdNG ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING THE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO EXCEPT CERTAIN USES FROM THE DISTRICT.
The City Council of the City of Little Canada hereby ordains:
Section 1.
Section 915.020 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
915.020 APPLICATION. Except for the uses listed in this subsection, all permitted,
Petted accessory, or conditional uses contained in Sections 905 through 915 of this Ordinance
shall be treated as permitted uses within a PUD District to eliminate the overlapping procedural
requirements of individual conditional use provisions.
A. Exceptions. The following uses are not allowed in the PUD District:
1. Motor Fuel Stations
2. Automobile Repair - Major
3. Automobile Repair - Minor
4, Motor Vehicle Sales Lots
5. Car Washes
6. Motor Vehicle Tire and Battery Service
Section 2.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after Its passage and publication.
CITY OF LITTLE CANADA
ATTEST;
Joel Hanson, Administrator
AYES:
NAYS:
Michael I. Fahey, Mayor
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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
PROPOSAL:
CITY COUNCIL:
MAYOR
Michael I. Fahey
COUNCIL
Beverly Scalze
Jim LaValle
Steve Morelan
Bob Pedersen
ADMINISTRATOR
Joel R. Hanson
Public hearing to consider amending Section
915 of the Little Canada City Code, known as
the Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Planned
Unit Development District to except certain
uses from the District.
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing
will be held by the City Council on
Wednesday, June 26, 1996 at 7:30 P.M., or as
soon thereafter as parties may be heard, in
the Council Chambers of the City Center
located at 515 Little Canada Road in said
City.
All persons with reference to this matter will be heard during
the City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 1996.
Sign Language interpreters for hearing- impaired persons are
available for public hearings upon request. The request for this
service must be made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call
to make the necessary arrangements.
Joel R. Hanson
City Administrator
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