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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/25/2002LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1 TUESDAY, JUNE 25,2002 CITY HALL, 7:30 P.M. The City Council is meeting as a legislative body to conduct the business of the City according to ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER AND THE STANDING RULES OF ORDER AND BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Unless so ordered by the Mayor, citizen participation is limited to the times indicated and always within the prescribed rules of conduct for public input at meetings. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:30 P. M. 2. ROLL: Councilmembers: Staff McCloskey Christensen Gill -Gerbig Gower Mayor Dains Getschow Bownik 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 4. APPROVAL A. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of 6/11/02 B. Approval of claims totaling $ 48,222.48 5. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Any member of the public may speak at this time on any item NOT on the agenda. In consideration of the public attending the meeting for specific items on the agenda, this portion of the meeting will be limited to fifteen (15) minutes. Individuals are requested to limit their comments to four (4) minutes or less. If the majority of the Council determines that additional time on a specific issue is warranted, then discussion on that issue shall be continued under Additional Items at the end of the agenda. Before addressing the City Council, members of the public are asked to step up to the microphone, give their name, address and state the subject to be discussed. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to enter any discussion without permission of the presiding officer. Your participation, as prescribed by the Council's ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER AND THE STANDING RULES OF ORDER AND BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, is welcomed and your cooperation is greatly appreciated. City of Lauderdale Council Agenda June 25, 2002 Page 2 6. CONSENT 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS/RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 8. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS A. Ramsey County Library System- Matt Anderson B. 2002 Legislative Session Overview- Senator Marty and Representatives McGuire and Greiling 9. REPORTS A. Sound Wall — MNDOT B. 2002 Street and Utility Improvements Update (no memorandum) C. "Day in Park" Community Event 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearings are conducted so that the public affected by a proposal may have input into the decision. During hearings, all affected residents will be given an opportunity to speak pursuant to the ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER AND THE STANDING RULES OF ORDER AND BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. 11. ACTION A. Approval of a Non -Intoxicating Liquor License for "Day in the Park" B. Approval of a Joint Powers Agreement for Suburban Representation Selection Process to the Board of Water Commissioners C. Approval, of Easement Agreements for the 2001 Street and Utility Improvements 12. DISCUSSION 13. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 14. ADDITIONAL ITEMS 15. SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING 16. ADJOURNMENT Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2002 1. Meeting called to order at 7:35 P.M. 2. ROLL Council present: Gower, Gill -Gerbig, Christensen, McCloskey, and Mayor Dains Staff present: Getschow 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA A. Approval of Agenda. Motion by Christensen, second by McCloskey to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 4. APPROVAL A. Approval of Minutes. Motion by Christensen, second by Gower to approve of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 28, 2002 with a minor grammar correction. Motion carried unanimously. B. Approval of Claims totaling $43,162.66. Motion by Gill -Gerbig, second by Gower to approve the claims totaling $43,162.66. Motion carried unanimously. C. Approval of Pay Request #2 for the 2002 Street and Utility Improvements for $147, 063.72. Motion by McCloskey, second by Christensen to approve Pay Request #2 for the 2002 Street and Utility Improvements for $147,063.72. Motion carried unanimously. 5. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 6. CONSENT Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes, June 11, 2002 Page 2 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS/RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS A. `Day in the Park" Event. The Mayor reminded everyone that the Lauderdale "Day in the Park" event is scheduled for July 20, 2002 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. 8. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 10. REPORTS 11. ACTION A. 2002-2003 Lauderdale Resident's Guide and Directory. The City Administrator stated the resident's guide and phone directory for 2002-2003 is nearing completion. The Council should provide any proposed changes to staff within the next week. Following final comments and proposed changes, the guide and directory will go to the printer. The action requested at this meeting is to approve the printing of the guide. The three quotations were: Kinko's: $2,972.68 Insty-Prints: $2,329.16 Rapit Print: $1,986.61 Motion by Christensen, second by McCloskey to approve the final draft of the 2002-2003 Resident's Guide and Phone Directory for publication, and authorize city staff to submit the Resident's Guide and Phone Directory to Rapit Print for publication. Roll: Yes: all. Motion carried. 12, ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 13. ADDITIONAL ITEMS Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes, June 11, 2002 Page 3 14. SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING 1. 2002 Legislative Session Overview with Senator Marty and Representatives McGuire and Greiling 2. Ramsey County Library System Presentation 3. Sound Wall Discussion with MNDOT 4. "Day in the Park" Update A break was taken at 7:57 p.m. to transition into a work session discussion. 15. WORK SESSION DISCUSSION The meeting resumed at 8:00 p.m. The Council conducted a field visit with representatives of the Minnesota Department of Transportation to view a currently constructed sound wall in St. Paul and the site of a proposed sound wall in Lauderdale. The Council discussed the Ramsey County use deeds that apply to two contiguous parcels that are owned by the City of Lauderdale and intended for park and recreation use. The Council then discussed the Community Room Rental Policy and the possibility of revising the Liquor Control ordinance. 16. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Christensen, second by Gill -Gerbig to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 P.M. Ayes: All. CITY OF LAUDERDALE Claims for Approval June 25, 2002 City Council Meeting Payroll 06/21/02 Payroll: Check # 7169-7173 06/21/02 Payroll: EFT: Federal Withholding Taxes/FICA 06/21/02 Payroll: EFT: PERA 06/21/02 Payroll: EFT: ICMA Retirement Fund June '02 Payroll: EFT: State Withholding Taxes Vendor Claims 06/25/02 Claims: Check # 15844-15868 $5,737.43 $2,374.67 $982.75 $1,185.96 $931.77 $37,009.90 Subtotal of Claims From Above $48,222.48 Total Claims for Approval $48,222.48 Check Employee Numbe Number Employee Name CITY OF LAUDERDALE Paid Register Pay Pay Group Period Description Check Amount 06/17/02 1:35 PM Page 1 Check Date Status 007170 007171 007172 007173 007168 007169 000000003 GETSCHOW, RICK 000000030 GOYETTE, SHANNON 000000002 HINRICHS, DAVID C 000000005 HUGHES, JOSEPH A VOID 000000011 BOWNIK, JAMES 13 BI -WEEKLY 13 BI -WEEKLY 13 BI -WEEKLY 13 BI -WEEKLY 13 13 BI -WEEKLY FILTER: ((year='2002' and [pay period] in (13))) and [pay group] in ('01') $1,730.03 $904.44 $1,153.09 $948.19 $0.00 $1,001.68 $5,737.43 6/21/02 6/21/02 6/21/02 6/21/02 6/21/02 6/21/02 Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Void Outstanding CHECK Check Batch Nbr Date Name Invoice CITY OF LAUDERDALE Vendor Transactions Amount Comments 06/17/02 4:13 PM Page 1 Search Name AT & T 015844 6/25/02 062502c1a1ms 1220913521 Search Name AT & T Search Name BIFFS, INC. 015845 6/25/02 062502claims w160639 Search Name BIFFS, INC. Search Name CINTAS 015846 6/25/02 062502claims 470483122 Search Name CINTAS Search Name CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS 015847 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 015847 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 Search Name CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Search Name CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS 015848 6/25/02 062502claims 631-89 Search Name CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS Search Name CITY OF ST ANTHONY 015849 6/25/02 062502claims 504 Search Name CITY OF ST ANTHONY Search Name DONALD SALVERDA & ASSOCIATES 015850 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 Search Name DONALD SALVERDA & ASSOCIATES Search Name GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD 015851 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 Search Name GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD Search Name GOPHER STATE ONE -CALL 015852 6/25/02 062502claims 2050484 Search Name GOPHER STATE ONE -CALL Search Name HERMES FLORAL 015853 6/25/02 062502claims 248942 Search Name HERMES FLORAL Search Name ICMA 015854 6/25/02 062502claims 139046 Search Name ICMA Search Name KENNEDY & GRAVEN 015855 6/25/02 062502claims 52065 015855 6/25/02 062502claims 52065 Search Name KENNEDY & GRAVEN Search Name LILLIE SUBURBAN NEWS 015856 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 Search Name LILLIE SUBURBAN NEWS Search Name MET -COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SER, $4.27 06/02 long distance $4.27 $70.26 park biffy thru 6/11/02 $70.26 $37.23 6/11/02 pw uniforms $37.23 $1,256.50 05/02 fire calls $1,077.00 05/02 false fire calls $2,333.50 $995.52 sewer backup: 33rd & como $995.52 $18,421.08 07/02 police services $18,421.08 $600.00 rick: professional mgmt seminar $600.00 $37.22 5/29/02 bottled water delivery $37.22 $7.60 05/02 service fees $7.60 $50.00 plant delivery: christensen $50.00 $546.94 rick: '02 annual dues $546.94 $196.00 05/02 legal services $42.80 05/02 print/process $238,80 $550.52 05/02 roseville review delivery $550.52 CHECK Check Batch Nbr Date Name Invoice CITY OF LAUDERDALE Vendor Transactions Amount Comments 06/17/02 4:13 PM Page 2 015857 6/25/02 062502claims 740146 Search Name MET -COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SER. Search Name MINNESOTA AFSCME 015858 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 Search Name MINNESOTA AFSCME Search Name NAPA AUTO PARTS 015859 6/25/02 062502c1a1ms 296880 Search Name NAPA AUTO PARTS Search Name NORTH STAR BANK, PETTY 015860 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 Search Name NORTH STAR BANK, PETTY Search Name PARK HARDWARE HANK 015861 6/25/02 062502c1a1ms 6/25/02 Search Name PARK HARDWARE HANK Search Name PARK SERVICE 015862 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 015862 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 Search Name PARK SERVICE Search Name QWEST 015863 6/25/02 062502c1a1ms 6/25/02 Search Name QWEST Search Name RAMSEY COUNTY, EXPENDITURES 015864 6/25/02 062502c1a1ms risk000443 015864 6/25/02 062502claims pubw002656 Search Name RAMSEY COUNTY, EXPENDITURES Search Name SAM'S CLUB 015865 6/25/02 062502c1a1ms 1918 Search Name SAM'S CLUB Search Name SPRINT PCS 015866 015866 015866 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 062502claims Search Name SPRINT PCS Search Name XCEL ENERGY 015867 015867 015867 015867 015867 015867 015867 015867 6/25/02 6/25/02 6/25/02 6/25/02 6/25/02 6/25/02 6/25/02 6/25/02 062502claims 062502claims 062502claims 062502claims $9,971,20 07/02 wastewater services $9,971.20 $78.96 06/02 union dues $78.96 $35.40 truck lubricants/supplies $35.40 $55.16 certified mail: cleanup letters $55.16 $14.96 warming house repair $14.96 $95,11 03/02 truck fuel per lost check $95.11 03/02 truck fuel per lost check $190.22 $111.98 06/02 autodial: ryan, malv lift $111.98 $1,134.66 04/02 employee benefits $469.79 04/02 plow/sand $1,604.45 $69,92 trash bags, gloves, etc $69.92 6/25/02 $10.88 06/02 cell phone: public works 6/25/02 $10.88 06/02 cell phone: public works 6/25/02 $13.80 06/02 cell phone: city admin 6/25/02 6/25/02 6/25/02 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 $35.56 $9.59 $425,11 $10.00 $27.34 $7.26 $9.59 $33.05 $99.15 05/02 gas: pw bldg 05/02 street lighting 05/02 electric: park 05/02 gas: park 05/02 electric: pw bldg 05/02 gas: pw bldg 05/02 electric: city hat 05/02 electric: city hall CHECK Check Batch Nbr Date Name Invoice CITY OF LAUDERDALE Vendor Transactions Amount Comments 06/17/02 4:13 PM Page 3 015867 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 015867 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 015867 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 Search Name XCEL ENERGY Search Name XCEL ENERGY, LIFT STATIONS 015868 6/25/02 062502claims 6/25/02 015868 6/25/02 062502c1a1ms 6/25/02 Search Name XCEL ENERGY, LIFT STATIONS $19.73 05/02 gas: city hall $59,18 05/02 gas: city hall $7.26 05/02 electric: pw bldg $707.26 $218.82 05/02 lift station electric $23.07 05/02 lift station gas $241.89 Grand Total $37,009,90 Lauderdale City Council Memorandum Council Meeting Date: June 25, 2002 To: Mayor and City Council From: Rick Getschow, City Administrator Agenda Item: Ramsey County Library System Presentation BACKGROUND: Matt Anderson, the President of the Ramsey County Library Board (and also a Little Canada City Council member) will be at the meeting to provide a brief presentation on the Ramsey County Library system. The Director of the Ramsey County Library System, Alice Jo Carlson, and other Board members will join him. The closest Ramsey County library for Lauderdale is located at the northeast Hamline and County Road B intersection. The library also has a Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop attached to it. Included under separate cover in a blue folder is some information on the Ramsey County Library system. ENCLOSURES: 1. Ramsey County Library information (attached under separate cover in blue folder) Lauderdale City Council Memorandum Council Meeting Date: June 25, 2002 To: Mayor and City Council From: Rick Getschow, City Administrator Agenda Item: 2002 Legislative Session - State Legislators BACKGROUND: Senator John Marty and Representatives Mary Jo McGuire and Mindy Greiling will be in attendance at the June 25th meeting to provide a final overview of the 2002 session. This will also be the final Lauderdale City Council meeting for Representative McGuire since she is retiring at the end of this year. A Proclamation commending her years of service has been prepared at the request of the City Council for presentation at the meeting. I have once again included some background information on the legislators that will be in attendance at the meeting. I have also included the issue sheet on state aid cuts prepared this spring. As you know, the Legislature did not enact any state aid cuts in 2002 and did not give the Governor any opportunity to pursue unallotment, but the threat does exist for 2003. ENCLOSURES: 1. Resolution 062502A: a Resolution of Proclamation Recognizing the Years of Service of Rep. Mary Jo McGuire to the City of Lauderdale 2. Legislative Information on Senator Marty A. Biographical information B. Summary of Bills Authored (50) 3. Legislative Information on Representative McGuire A. Biographical information B. Summary of Bills Authored (40) C. Press Release- "McGuire Decides Not to Seek Reelection to Newly Created House Seat" D. Press Release- "Reps Greiling and McGuire: So How Are The Children" 4. Legislative Information on Representative Greiling A. Biographical information B. Summary of Bills Authored (39) C. Press Release- "Legislature Needs to Act Now on Aggressive Transportation Solutions" 5. Issue Sheet — "City of Lauderdale: the Budget Deficit and the Big Fix" Resolution 062502A Resolution of Proclamation Recognizing the Years of Service of Mary Jo McGuire to the City of Lauderdale Whereas: Representative Mary Jo McGuire has faithfully served Lauderdale and the other cities of District 54A for 14 years. Whereas: Representative McGuire has represented the concerns of her constituents from all walks of life. Whereas: Representative McGuire has worked on and helped to pass many bills which have improved the quality of life of those living in District 54A and the rest of Minnesota. Whereas: Representative McGuire has worked closely with the City Councils of the cities that she represents, including the City Council of Lauderdale. Whereas: Representative McGuire has improved the quality of education for those living in Minnesota from infancy through college graduation through her work on the Education Policy and Family and Early Childhood Family Education committees in the House. Whereas: Representative McGuire has been a positive force in government and her presence will be greatly missed. Let It Therefore Be Resolved: The Mayor and City Council of Lauderdale sincerely thank Representative McGuire for her service to the citizens of District 54A over the years and wish Representative McGuire the best of luck in all of her future endeavors. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lauderdale, Minnesota this 25th day of June, 2002. (ATTEST) (SEAL) J -f rey o ains, Mayor �r Rick Getschow, City Administrator Biography of Senator John Marty Page 1 of 2 Links to the We id House ( Senate $ ,Legislation & 8111 Status Laws, Statutes /It Rules Joint Depts. 8 Commisslons 1 -- General Info -- - Senate Offices- - - - Publications - John Marty (DFL) District 54 This is a 266 ppi image suitable for downloading - Schedules - - *Capitol address: 325 Capitol, 75 Constitution Ave St. Paul, MN 55155-1606 Capitol phone: (651) 296-5645 e-mail: sen.john.warty@senateleg.state.mn.us District Map Home: Roseville 2478 Lydia Ave W 55113 Home phone: (651) 633-8934 Born: 11/1/56. Married: Spouse Connie, 2 children. Occupation: Writer. Education: St. Olaf College. Elected: 1986, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 5th. Special legislative concerns: Education, environment, ethics, criminal justice. Committees: Judiciary, chair; Commerce; Income and Sales Tax Budget Division; Rules and Administration; Taxes; Telecommunications, Energy and Utilities. Commissions: Telecommunications Services Study Working Group. http://www.senate.leg.state.mmus/members/sendis54.htm 6/18/2002 Senate Bill Status Summary Display Documents 1 to 20 of 50 Page 1 of 2 Minnesota Senate U 1Q - Senate Bill Status Summary Display Documents 1 to 20 of 50 Status Full Text Short Description SF3450 Bill Text Major league baseball park construction private financing plan development SF3361 Bill Text Prescription drug access program HF3296 Bill Text State employee social security administrative duties transfer; dependent data classification SF3206 Bill Text State employee social security administrative duties transfer; dependent data classification SF3004 Bill Text Burned cigarettes or ash deposit as littering; smoking prohibition near public places SF3003 Bill Text City council members election after reapportionment SF2868 Bill Text Election campaign independent expenditures regulation modifications SF2795 Bill Text Human rights grievances additional sanctions HF2787 Bill Text Electronic security system company employees and prospective employees criminal history background check requirements SF2764 Bill Text Mentally retarded persons incidents reporting standards modification SF2645 Bill Text Tribal state gambling compact revisions negotiation SF2644 Bill Text Telephone solicitation calls regulation SF2643 Credit card statements debt information disclosure requirement Bill Text Bill http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us:8181/SEARCH/BASIS/sstat/public/www/SDF?ls_year... 6/18/2002 Senate Bill Status Summary Display Documents 1 to 20 of 50 SF2642 SF2641 SF2574 SF2373 SF2215 Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Animals transport in motor vehicles regulation Page 2 of 2 Clean indoor air act provisions modifications; burned cigarettes or ash deposit as littering Ramsey county Gibbs museum of pioneer and Dakotah life interpretative center predesign bond issue and appropriation Resolution for Minnesota Twins retention, stadium private financing and major league baseball revenue sharing Electronic security system company employees and prospective employees criminal history background check requirements SF2011 Bill Text Homeowners and automobile insurers discriminatory practices prohibitions ......................._. SF1967 Bill Text Compassionate Use Act http://www.revisor.leg. state.mn. us:8181 /SEARCH/BASIS/sstat/public/www/SDF?ls_year... 6/18/2002 Senate Bill Status Summary Display Documents 21 to 40 of 50 Page 1 of 2 innesota Senate Senate Bill Status Summary Display Documents 21 to 40 of 50 Status Full Text Short Description SF1824 Bill Compulsive gambling prevention and treatment Text SF1717 Bill Election campaign contributions and expenditures reporting requirements expansion Text SF1460 Bill Social workers under duty to warn law and professional firms formation and participation authority Text SF1459 Bill No-fault automobile insurance and worker compensation medical examinations regulation Text SF1324 Bill Private detectives and protective agents weapons and firearms use training rules requirements modification Text SF1144 Bill DWI chemical testing authority expansion and alcoholic beverage concentration terms definitions Text SF0668 Bill Firearms ownership and possession regulation Text SF0478 Bill Secretary of state conflicts of interest prohibitions Text SF0454 Bill Legislative task force on election reform Text SF0404 Bill Nongovernmental pharmaceutical contracting alliance provisions modifications Text SF0296 Bill DWI and chemical dependency prevention initiatives Text HF0274 Bill Mercury thermometers sale or distribution restriction Text SF0245 Bill Constitutional officers outside income receipt prohibition Text Bill http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us:8181/SEARCH/BASIS/sstat/public/www/SDW?W%3... 6/18/2002 Senate Bill Status Summary Display Documents 21 to 40 of 50 Page 2 of 2 SF0238 1Text l tax and property tax refund anatomical gift education checkoff 1 SF0136 Bill Independent school district #623, Roseville; permanent fund transfer Text SF0098 Bill Cigarettes fire retardant standards Text SF0097 Bill Election campaign finance provisions modifications Text SF0096 Bill Election campaign reports filing and publication requirements Text SF0095 Bill Absentee voting procedures simplification Text SF0094 Bill Election campaign finance provisions modifications Text Onu ii triad hest_ http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us:8181/SEARCH/BASIS/sstat/public/www/SDW?W%3... 6/18/2002 Senate Bill Status Summary Display Documents 41 to 50 of 50 Page 1 of 1 Minnesota Senate •Search 5u644 tJDp Senate Bill Status Summary Display Documents 41 to 50 of 50 Status Full Text Short Description SF0093 Bill Text Lobbying restriction SF0092 Bill Text Legislative open meeting law expansion SF0091 Bill Text Election campaign finance reporting requirements modifications SF0090 Bill Text Election campaign finance and ethics provisions modifications SF0071 Bill Text Chromated copper arsenate sale or use prohibition SF0070 Bill Text Mercury thermometers sale or distribution restriction SF0067 Bill Text Employer civil liability for damages to seriously injured employees SF0065 Bill Text Business subsidies restrictions SF0055 Bill Text Noise standards survey and analysis SF0013 Bill Text Election campaign finance and ethics provisions modifications iearch 5tuition and. td 3,11111:i http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us:8181/SEARCH/BASIS/sstat/public/www/SDW?W%3... 6/18/2002 Mary Jo McGuire (DFL) 54A - Minnesota House of Representatives Page 1 of 2 Help Links to the World House Senate j Legislation & Bill Status $ Laws, Statutes '& Rules 1 Joint Depts. & Commissions 'General Information Bill numbe e.•. hfl) Regular Session 'Legislation Committee Information Member Information House Leadership Who represents you? 'House Members 'News & Views 'Audio & Video 'Caucus Sites ?` Career Opportunities Statistics Session 1995 - 1996 Session 1997 - 1998 Session 1999 - 2000 'Departments printable version Schedules Mary Jo McGuire (DFL) 54A 259 State Office Building Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-4342 'Publications Bills Chief Authored Bills Coauthored District Map (pdf) News and Views Town Hall Meetings Email: rep.maryjo,mcguire(a)house.leg.state.mn.us Legislative Assistant: Krysta Niedernhofer 296-7173 Biographical Information * Prefers interim mail at this address. Click on picture image Home: Falcon Heights; *. 1529 West Iowa Avenue, 55108; 651-644-1066 Born: 7/29/56 Family: N/A Occupation: Attorney/College Educator Education: BA, business administration, College of St. Catherine; JD, Hamline Univ( MPA, JFK School of Government, Harvard Elected: 1988 Term: 7th Committees: Crime Prevention; Education Policy; Family and Early Childhood Educ. Finance; Rules and Legislative Administration, Commissions and Task Forces: Legislative Audit Commission. Additional Biographical Information Community Memberships and Boards: League of Women Voters; Roseville VFW Auxiliary; Falcon Heights.Lauderdale Lion's Club; Sierra Club; Roseville Area Schools Community Education Advisory Council; Friends of Suburban Ramsey County Public Libraries; Ramsey County Initiative for Violence Free Families and Communities; Mayors Commission Against Drugs; Minnesota Join Together, a coalition to reduce underage access to alcohol; Early Childhood Education Finance Commission; Board of Directors, St. Paul Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. http://ww3.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members. asp?district=54A 6/18/2002 Mary Jo McGuire (DFL) 54A - Minnesota House of Representatives Page 2 of 2 Board of Directors, Camp Fire, USA Legislative Memberships and Boards: Member, Children Families & Health Committee of the National ConferencE State Legislators (NCSL); Leadership Development Officer for Women's Network of NCSL; National Advisory Board Member, Women Legislators Lobby and Women's for New Directions (WILL/WAND); State Director for Women in Government (WIG). Please direct all comments concerning issues or legislation to your House Member or State Senator. Send comments regarding this site to: webmaster©house.leg.state.mn.us http://ww3.house.leg.state.mn,us/members/members. asp?district=54A 6/18/2002 House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 1 to 20 of 40 Page 1 of 2 House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 1 to 20 of 40 Status Full Text Summary Short Description HF3712 Bill Summary National affordable housing trust fund creation supported by resolution to Congress. Text HF3680 HF3424 HF3352 HF3351 HF3344 Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Summary Summary Summary Summary Summary Early childhood care and education pilot projects established, and money appropriated. Hennepin county Silver lake environmental education center construction provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. Early childhood learning and child protection facilities funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. Firearm possession lifetime ban imposed for certain violent criminals; licensing, transport, purchase regulation provided; local regulation authorized; criminal penalties imposed; and money appropriated. Second judicial district combined jurisdiction program authorized. HF3090 Bill Summary Child care assistance basic sliding fee appropriation for 2003 modified. Text HF2864 Bill Text Summary Ramsey county predesign funding provided for the Gibbs museum of pioneer and Dakotah life, bonds issued, and money appropriated. HF2311 Bill Summary Early childhood developmental screening provisions expanded. Text HF2310 HF2274 HF2271 Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Summary Summary Summary Video game sale and rental restricted to persons under age 17, public display of restricted games prohibited, study required, and penalty provided. Adult basic education programs authorized to apply for telecommunications access grants and revenue, and money appropriated. Violent video games; juvenile access report required, and scientific study on how violent video games encourage aggressive acts by juveniles provided. FIF2248 Bill Summar Minnesota family investment plan and basic sliding fee child care assistance programs consolidated. Text Bill http://www.revisor.leg. state.mn.us:8181/SEARCHBASIS/hstat/public/www/SDF?SESSI... 6/18/2002 House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 1 to 20 of 40 HF2067 HF2060 HF1908 Text Bill Text Bill Text Summary Summary Summary Page 2 of 2 Firearm safety requirements provided and criminal penalties imposed. Child care improvement grants provided and money appropriated. Gunshot wound reporting requirements modified. 1-1F1902 Bill SummaryChallenge incarceration program placement eligibility determined by the courts, Text HF1878 HF1818 HF1813 Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Summary Summary Summary Local correctional fees definition modified to include post -prison supervision, Alcohol retailer compliance checks grant program established, minimum civil and license penalties imposed for underage sale violations, reports required, and money appropriated. Alcohol retailer compliance grant program established, reports required, and money appropriated. town load Prior•' Down: 21 http ://www.revisor, leg. state. mn, us :8181/SEARCH/BASIS/hstat/public/www/SDF?SESSI... 6/18/2002 House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 21 to 40 of 40 Page 1 of 2 Prior L Tup House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 21 to 40 of 40 Status Full Text Summary Short Description HF1812 Bill Summary Basic sliding fee child care program parent fees reduced and money appropriated. Text HF1584 HF1456 HF1454 HF1453 HF1378 SF1297 HF0782 SF0773 HF0768 Bill Text SF0715 Bill Text HF0685 HF0684 HF0683 Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Summary Summary Summary Bill Text Bill Text Bill Summary Summary Summary Summary Summary Summary Summary Summary Summary Summary Seat belt violation designated primary offense, all passengers required to wear seat belts, and penalties imposed. School readiness program services and eligibility requirements expanded and money appropriated. Early childhood care and education services act adopted. After-school enrichment grants provided and money appropriated. Multicounty, multitype library system grants provided and money appropriated. Gunshot wound reporting requirements modified. DWI; electronic alcohol monitoring recidivism and conditional release violation rates study required. DWI; electronic alcohol monitoring recidivism and conditional release violation rates study required. Educational program requirements provided for care and treatment facilities and money appropriated. Child support work reporting noncompliance penalties modified, payors hiring independent contractors for public projects required to comply, and report required. Employment of unsupervised minors prohibited. Capitol area grounds vegetation removal and cleanup required. Chromated copper arsenate sale and use prohibited. Pollution control agency noise survey and analysis conducted and http://www.revisor.leg. state.mn.us:8181 /SEARCH/BASIS/hstat/public/www/SD W?W%3... 6/18/2002 House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 21 to 40 of 40 HF0374 Text Summary money appropriated. Page 2 of 2 I-IF0373 Bill Summary Child support work reporting noncompliance penalties modified, payors hiring independent contractors for public projects required to comply, and report required. Text HF0372 Bill Text Summary Crime victim notification of expungement proceedings required, and victims allowed to submit a statement to the court. HF0363 Bill Summary City aid base and maximum aid increased for specified metropolitan municipalities. Text SF0229 Bill Summary Crime victim notification of expungement proceedings required, and victims allowed to submit a statement to the court. Text HR0018 Bill Summary A house resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives of the state of Minnesota, in support of a Women's Health Platform that recognizes serious inequities in the health prevention and treatment of women, etc. Text 5unnry -.110pL. http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us:8181/SEARCH/BASIS/hstat/public/www/SDW?W%3... 6/18/2002 Representative Mary Jo McGuire Press Releases Page 1 of 2 Legislature Homo I Search I Help I Links to the World Minnesota House of RepresentativesmocrticrDFL " aucus House Sonata � Legislation ;& Bill Status j Laws. statutes -8i Rules` ( Join* hepta & Cbmmissions State Representative Mary Jo McGuire Mary Jo McGuire 259 State Office Building, 100 Constitution Ave., St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296- 4342 March 27, 2002 For more information contact: Dave LaCoursiere (651-296-8877) McGUIRE DECIDES TO NOT SEEK ELECTION TO NEWLY CREATED HOUSE SEAT Prior to the release of the Supreme Court redistricting plan on March 19, speculation around the legislature was that the 134 House Districts would reflect Minnesota's population movement - additional new seats in the rapidly growing suburbs and a loss of seats in the central cities and rural Minnesota. Legislators were keenly aware of the possibilities, which included being paired with another incumbent. Shortly after the maps were released, the count was 52 legislative incumbents of both parties thrown into districts with other incumbents. For Representatives' Mary Jo McGuire and Alice Hausman, the news was not good. Rep. McGuire (DFL -Falcon Heights) and Rep. Hausman (DFL -St. Paul) found themselves paired in the newly created House District 66B. Longtime friends and seat mates on the floor of the Minnesota House, they agreed that one would not challenge the other. Today, their decision was made official. McGuire made the announcement with Rep. Hausman at her side. "After serving seven terms in the House, I have decided to not seek election to the new House District 66B in this fall's election," McGuire said. McGuire voiced disappointment on the impact the courts' decision would have on women's representation in the House. "I am sorry that the court chose to pair two veteran women legislators with 28 years of combined legislative experience," stated McGuire. "There are currently 100 male members in the Minnesota House, and just 34 female members. I do think we, as a legislature, serve the state best when we more closely reflect the state's population." There were a number of factors taken into consideration prior to making her decision, according to McGuire, but the bottom line is the make-up of the new district. -more- http://www.house.leg.state.mn,us/DFL/dflmem/McGuire/notrunning.htm 6/18/2002 Representative Mary Jo McGuire Press Releases Page 2 of 2 "The bulk of the new district is Rep. Hausman's," McGuire pointed out. "There are clearly a much higher percentage of her constituents in the new district. Those constituents have been lucky to have Alice representing them in the House, and I simply won't stand in the way of allowing her to represent them in the future. Alice Hausman is a fantastic representative and deserves to return." Hausman was equally complimentary of McGuire. "I share Rep. McGuire's sadness with the court's decision," said Hausman. "It is tragedy to lose a legislator, male or female, of the stature of Rep. McGuire. Minnesotans, especially our young children and our families, are losing a strong advocate - a compelling voice for early childhood and family issues." McGuire was first elected to the House in 1988, the same year as Rep. Hausman and Rep. Tom Pugh (DFL- South St. Paul), who serves as House Minority Leader. "Rep. McGuire has been a very strong advocate for the issues affecting her district," said Pugh. "Her work on early childhood issues has been exemplary - no doubt. But not to be overlooked is the impact she's had on issues such as crime prevention and the environment. Mary Jo will be greatly missed." McGuire says she will be pursuing a number of initiatives outside the legislature relating to issues she has been passionate about over her seven terms in the House. "Early childhood education and development, prevention of family violence, a variety of youth initiatives, women's health issues, K-12 and higher education - these are the issues I have approached with enthusiasm and passion," said Rep. McGuire. "I will continue that passion in a slightly different role in 2003 and beyond." -30- http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/DFL/dflmem/McGuire/notrunning.htm 6/18/2002 Representative Maty Jo McGuire Press Releases Minnesota Page 1 of 2 Legislature Home Search ( Help 1 Links to the World House of RepresentativesemoracrDFL a" s House 1Senate 1 Legislation & B11I Status j Laws Statutes &.Rules ('Joint Depts. & Commissions State Representative Mary Jo McGuire Mary Jo McGuire 259 State Office Building, 100 Constitution Ave., St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296- 4342 February 15, 2002 For more information contact: Karl Bremer (651-296-4169) REPS. GREILING AND MC GUIRE: SO HOW ARE THE CHILDREN? The current debate over the state's nearly $2 billion budget deficit isn't simply about balancing a budget. If that were the case, we would have been able to reach a compromise solution within a week or two of the beginning of this year's legislative session. The problem is, this debate is about more than a budget that's out of whack. It's also about the priorities of our state and the values we see as most important. It's about the investment we are willing to make in all our futures - specifically in young children, students and their families. Based on what we've seen thus far this 2002 Legislative Session, the future is bleak. Sadly, it appears that the state's budget will be balanced on the backs of kids, even in the face of protracted discussions on plans to fund a new stadium. How in the world did we get into this position? We are faced with massive spending cuts because there are two conflicting philosophies on the direction our state should take. Minnesota has a national reputation for investing in a higher quality of life, whether it's our students, environment, transportation or our health care system. Our state's consistently high national rankings in surveys measuring our quality of life are a testament to Minnesota's track record on these issues. Regrettably, Republicans in the House of Representatives and Governor Ventura want to take the state in a different direction. Their bedrock philosophical objective is to cut taxes, especially for upper- income earners and large businesses, and give back rebates. In order to accomplish that, schools, parks, roads, transit and health care are taking a back seat. Take a look at the results of last year's legislative session, when we were dealing with historic budget surpluses of nearly $2 billion: unprecedented numbers of schools in crisis, no new money for early childhood and family programs, inadequate funding of secondary vocational aid as well as gifted and talented programs, a 10% cut for libraries, and there was nothing in the House Republican Education Bill to help school districts with the dramatic increases in fuel costs, health care premiums and the needs of special education students. http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/DFL/dflmern/McGuire/gmbudgetcol0202.htm 6/18/2002 Representative Mary Jo McGuire Press Releases Page 2 of 2 To our credit, we have developed a keen awareness of the importance of good nurturing and opportunities for learning in the earliest years for children's healthy growth and brain development. What happens during the first months and years of a child's life sets either a sturdy or fragile stage for what follows - an unerasable blueprint for adult well-being. There are, however, a disturbing number of trends taking place in Minnesota, with young children the defenseless victims. Consider the following: • •State aid to programs to attract and retain child care workers has been totally eliminated. Lack of funding forced the closure of the entire Child Care Careers Program at Anoka -Hennepin Technical College. • •The gap between the supply and demand for child care continues to widen. Currently in Minnesota, there are twice as many children needing care compared to spaces available. • •In a recent national study, more children between six and nine years old with employed mothers were home alone before and after school in Minnesota than in any other state researched. It is a clear choice. Several states have already gone down the path Republicans and the Governor would like to take. Low -tax, low -service states like California, Arizona and Texas are already there. But do you know where they aren't? That's right, on lists of states with the best quality of life. Education is not a top issue in elections there, and big business largely sets the agenda on matters of tax policy and environmental protection. Like many, many Minnesotans, we are justifiably proud of our state. If you are proud of that tradition, this year's debate over the state budget should be a wake-up call. This isn't just partisan squabbling - regardless of what the Governor says. It is a fundamental debate over the future of our great state of Minnesota. -30- Mindy Greiling is a state representative from Roseville, District 54B; Mary Jo McGuire is a state representative from Falcon Heights, District 54A. http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/DFL/dflrnem/McGuire/gmbudgetcol0202.htm 6/18/2002 Mindy Greiling (DFL) 54B - Minnesota House of Representatives Page 1 of 2 omo.l. $eocah;j Links to the World House onato l Legislation & Bill Status 1 Laws, Statutes & Rulen Joint Depts. & Commissions !General Information Bill number e.• hf1) 1Legislation Committee Information Member Information House Leadership Who represents you? 1House Members 1 News & Views 1Audio & Video !Caucus Sites Career Opportunities Statistics Session 1995 - 1996 Session 1997 -1998 Session 1999 - 2000 Departments ' i'printable version !Schedules Mindy Greiling (DFL) 54B *253 State Office Building Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-5387 Prefers interim mail at this address. E-mail: rep,mindy greiling@house.leg.state.mn.us Legislative Assistant: Krysta Niedernhofer 296-7173 Biographical Information - !Publications Bills Chief Authored Bills Coauthored District Map (pdf) News and Views Town Hall Meetings Click on picture image Home: Roseville; 2495 Marion Street, 55113; 651-490-0013 Born: 2/48 Family: Married spouse Roger, 2 children Occupation: Legislator/Homemaker/Community Volunteer Education: BA, education, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, education, University 01 Minnesota Elected: 1992 Term: 5th Committees: Capital Investment; Education Policy; K-12 Education Finance. Additional Biographical Information Awards: 2002 Outstanding Service to Youth Award, Northwest Youth & Family Ser'v 2002 MN School Psychologists Association Legislative Award; National Alliance for the Mentally III of MN (NAMI-MN); 2001 People Incorporated Service Award; 2001 Community Service Award, MN Psychiatric Society; 2000 Hanson-Harringson Award; Hahn-Stuhler Political Courage (1998); Friends of the Gifted (1998); MN League fo Conservation Voters Award (1996 and 1998); MN State University Student Association Legislator of the Year (1995); Common Cause Ethics Award (1995); Women's Consortium Recognition Award (1995); Outstanding Girl Scout Leader Award (1988); Friend of Education Award, MN Coalition for Public Education (1987); Outstanding Leadership, North Suburban Gavel Association (1985). http://ww3.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members. asp?district=54B 6/18/2002 Mindy Greiling (DFL) 54B - Minnesota House of Representatives Page 2 of 2 Member: League of Women Voters; Ramsey County Friends of the Library; Roseville Historical Society; National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -MN; Roseville Friends of the Park; Mayor's Commission Against Drugs; Sierra Club. Please direct all comments concerning issues or legislation to your House Member or State Senator. Send comments regarding this site to: webmaster(a house.leg.state,mn.us http://ww3.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?district=54B 6/18/2002 House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 1 to 20 of 39 LIU Page 1 of 2 House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 1 to 20 of 39 Status Full Text Summary Short Description HF3632 HF3573 HF2890 HF2820 HF2760 Bill Text HF2735 Bill Text HF2704 Bill Text HF2701 Bill Text HF2653 Bill Text SF2457 Summary Bill Text HF2337 Summary Bill Text HF2239 HF2114 Summary Bill Text School district voter -approved referendum amounts restored, Summary Bill Text Summary Bill Text Summary Bill Text Bill Text Integration revenue additional levies authorized for specified school districts. Rush Line Transitway bus improvements provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. Smoke detector battery manufacturers required to provide for safe disposal of radioactive batteries. Summary Bill Text Bill Summary Summary Summary Nonpublic schools required to annually provide notice of equal transportation requirements. Civil commitment standards conformity provided, and courts authorized to commit certain persons with mental illnesses to community hospitals. Summary Summary Local school board student advisory members authorized, and student school board involvement evaluated. Parenting leave definition of "child" clarified. Transportation of animals in motor vehicles prohibited unless protected or secured, and exceptions provided. Summary Civil commitment standards conformity provided, courts authorized to commit certain persons with mental illnesses to community hospitals, and mental health system report required. Professional teaching standards grant program matching requirements provided, school district grant program provided, and money appropriated. Student release time from school for religious instruction repealed. Election and campaign finance spending and reporting provisions regulated, public subsidies increased, political contribution refund increased, criminal penalties imposed, and money appropriated. Legislative open meeting law expanded to include caucuses and http : //www. revisor. leg. state. mn. us:8181/SEARCH/BASIS/hstat/public/www/SDF?SESSI... 6/18/2002 House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 1 to 20 of 39 HF2111 Text Summary conference committee negotiations. Page 2 of 2 HF2108 Bill Sumary m Independent expenditures by political parties on behalf of their own candidates limited as a condition of receiving public subsidies. Text HF2105 Bill Text Summary Public disclosure of economic interests of independent campaign consultants and total costs of lobbying provided. HF1572 Bill Summar y PATH mental health program additional funding provided for Ramsey and Hennepin counties and money appropriated. Text HF1265 Bill Summary Charter schools board established and money appropriated. Text HF 1263 Bill SummarySpecial education services provisions modified and money appropriated. Text HF1154 Bill Summary Metropolitan mosquito control commission insecticide use restricted. Text i'1 5UUifl ry join t tic&r Ilelp http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us:8181/SEARCH/BASIS/hstat/public/www/SDF?SESSI... 6/18/2002 House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 21 to 39 of 39 :Drown TUBA Prim Top Page 1 of 2 House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 21 to 39 of 39 Status Full Text Summary Short Description HF 1102 HF0987 Bill Text Bill Text Summary Summary Family access to mental health patient records provided, statement required for emergency hold, and specified family members allowed to participate in aftercare plan preparation. Mental health services funding provided for children and adolescents who have emotional disturbance and exhibit violent or destructive behavior, and money appropriated. SF0673 Bill Text Summary Treatment facilities liability limited for administering medication to certain mentally ill persons. SF0520 Bill Text Summary Combat wounded veterans day designated as August 7. HF0840 Bill Summary Mental health assessment required within 72 hours of referral. Text HF0788 Bill Summary Children's mental health disorder prevention and treatment outcomes required, school preassessment teams role expanded to mental health reporting, school grants provided for developing mental health plans, and money appropriated. Text SF0673 Bill Text Summary Treatment facilities liability limited for administering medication to certain mentally ill persons. SF0520 Bill Text Summary Combat wounded veterans day designated as August 7. SF0518 HF0481 HF0463 SF0456 HF0424 HF0423 Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Bill Text Summary Summary Summary License plates; combat -wounded veterans exempted from special motor vehicle license plate design decals. Summary Summary Summary Combat wounded veterans day designated as August 7. Mental health patient records family access provided, emergency mental health treatment information requirements provided, and family member participation in aftercare plan preparation authorized. Mental retardation and related conditions waiver recipients authorized access to respite care in intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation and related conditions (ICF/MR). Mental retardation and related conditions waiver recipients authorized access to respite care in intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation and related conditions (ICF/MR). License plates; combat -wounded veterans exempted from special motor vehicle license plate design decals. http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us:8181/SEARCH/BAS IS/hstat/public/www/SDW?W%3... 6/18/2002 House Bill Status Summary Display Documents 21 to 39 of 39 Page 2 of 2 HF0344 Bill Text Summary Treatment facilities liability limited for administering medication to certain mentally ill persons. HF0281 Bill Summary Civil commitment mentally ill definition and emergency hold standard modified, patient rights and examination requirements specified, voluntary consent procedures expanded, and civil commitment hearing procceedings clarified. Text SF0179 Bill Summary Civil commitment mentally ill definition and emergency hold standard modified, patient rights and examination requirements specified, voluntary consent procedures expanded, and civil commitment hearing procceedings clarified. Text HF0098 Bill Summary Como park natural science education coordinator funding provided and money appropriated. Text I-IF0097 Bill Summary Revisor's instruction to replace phrase concerning mental illness. Text HF0089 Bill Summary Independent school district No. 623, Roseville, fund transfer authorized. Text SF0058 Bill Summary Revisor's instruction to replace phrase concerning mental illness. Text 3 5m�nary Lmmn.f� r _ toad :'Perot:= http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us:8181/SBARCH/BASIS/hstat/public/www/SDW?W%3... 6/18/2002 Representative Mindy Greiling Press Releases Page 1 of 2 Legislature Home Search 1 Holp 1 Links to tha World Minnesota Caucus House of Representativeser'sl. House S©nattt l L lsi®Hon. &:6111 totes I Laws Statutes & Rules ( Joint Depts. & Commissions State Representative Mindy Greiling Mindy Greiling 253 State Office Building, 100 Constitution Ave., St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296- 5387 April 19, 2002 For more information contact: Karl Bremer (651-296-4169) LEGISLATURE NEEDS TO ACT NOW ON AGGRESSIVE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS As the 2002 Legislative Session continues to crawl towards the finish line, there are still an array of issues that need to be ironed out. We are waiting for conference committees to shape the final versions of legislation dealing with bonding and anti -terrorism, as well as resolve how to erase the $441 million deficit in the current biennium. But I think the issue that most clearly divides the Democratic and Republican legislative leadership camps right now is transportation. As we entered session this year, it appeared that the stars were aligning to finally provide the funding we need to alleviate the serious transportation problems facing the state. Metro area freeways are choked with traffic, decreasing the amount of time commuters spend with their families and cutting into the productivity of our entire economy. In Greater Minnesota, rural roads are in serious disrepair and hundreds of bridges need improvements. And across the state, the mass transit systems we need to provide transportation options and relieve the pressure on our road system are chronically underfunded. Not only was there widespread agreement on the need for progress, we also had tri -partisan agreement on a plan to fund it. Minnesota's gas tax, the primary source of funding for our roads, has not increased since 1988, and Republicans, Democrats and Governor Ventura were all calling for an increase to get the state moving forward again. As recently as last month, Republican Speaker Steve Sviggum told the StarTribune he would "support a [higher] gas tax as long as it's dedicated to transportation. I think you will see one passed out of this session." Following through on that sentiment, Senate Democrats passed an ambitious plan that takes a long-term approach to addressing our transportation needs. The Senate's 10 -year plan would inject $5 billion into Minnesota's transportation infrastructure, including rural roads, metro area bottlenecks and mass transit systems. Unfortunately, House Republicans' willingness to fund a long-term, serious transportation plan appears to be dying on the vine. Last month, the House passed an anemic transportation bill that would invest only $750 million over the next five years on transportation. That's paltry by any measure - especially when you consider that MnDOT is planning $1 billion in construction projects this summer alone. Worse still, their funding scheme relies on bonding for much of the $750 million, meaning that we will be paying interest on the investment for decades. http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/DFL/dflmem/Greiling/gmtranspocol0402.htm 6/18/2002 Representative Mindy Greiling Press Releases Page 2 of 2 Speaker Sviggum tried to explain his reversal on the need for a gas tax increase by saying we can't raise taxes in a time of recession. Well, we were in a recession five weeks ago when he was saying he supported a gas tax increase, so we can only speculate on the real reasons for his about-face. We have a choice this year. We can decide to move aggressively and invest in a transportation system that will serve our state for years to come. Or we can adopt a scaled-back approach that fails to make a lot of very necessary improvements to our roads, bridges and transit systems. Recent statewide polls indicate that a majority of Minnesotans would be willing to see the gas tax -- which is, after all a user tax - increased if the money went exclusively to transportation improvements. That's exactly what the Senate plan does. It's also what House Republicans recently said they wanted to do. Unfortunately, when the time came to act on their statements, House Republicans hit the road. Let's hope they change their minds again before session adjourns. -30- Mindy Greiling is a state representative from House District 54B. She can be reached at: 253 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155; (651) 296-5387; or rep.mindy.greiling@house.leg.state.mn.us. http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/DFL/dflmem/Greiling/gmtranspoco10402.htm 6/18/2002 CITY OF LAUDERDALE: THE BUDGET DEFICIT AND "THE BIG FIX" SUMMARY • Cities are being asked to disproportionately contribute to solving the state's budget shortfall. Aid to cities comprises 10% of state general fund expenditures, but cities are being asked to absorb approximately 30% of the proposed revenue cuts. • Cities did not proportionately benefit during the state's economic growth. From 1992-2002, aids to cities have grown approximately 10% while state general fund revenues have increased by more than 60% during that time. In fact, aids to cities were cut 10% for 2002 alone. • Cutting aids will have consequences on city services. 36% of Lauderdale 2002 General Fund Revenue comprises state aids. • Cutting city fund balances is not a fair or effective solution. City bond ratings would be adversely affected by sharp reductions in reserves. Also, looking at fund balances on December 31st is very deceiving since cities have just received state aid payments and property tax settlements. It is analogous to looking at your checkbook on payday before you account for the bills that must be paid. THE EFFECTS ON LAUDERDALE • The Governor's proposed cut to Lauderdale state aid is $123,391. This is a proposed 41% cut in state aid! It will be subtracted from the $300,824 we were expecting to receive. This $123,391 proposed cut has two components: 1. $109,857 is a targeted "growth" cut aimed at cities that had their "aid+levy" increased by more than the 3 -year average rate of inflation from 2001 to 2002. We did not increase our levy, but due to LGA formula changes by the Legislature as part of the 2001 property tax reform, we gained in LGA. With this targeted cut, that LGA gain is completely erased. 2. $13,535 is part of a flat 2% proposed cut of LGA to every city in that State of Minnesota. • The 41% aid cut of $123,391 comprises more than 15% of Lauderdale's 2002 General Fund Budget. This is one of the hardest cuts on any municipality in the entire State of Minnesota. (See Governor's Recommendation: City Aid Reductions). • Lauderdale, along with many other cities, are being unfairly targeted by this "growth" cut. 2002 was the first year that Lauderdale had an increase in "aid+levy" greater than the rate of inflation in five years. As was stated above, this occurred because mainly because of a state aid formula change that prompted a significant aid increase to the City as part of the 2001 property tax reforms. Lauderdale was the only city in Ramsey County to actually lower their tax levy for 2002. Looking at only one year for' a targeted cut is grossly unfair. Lauderdale is using these funds for a major capital improvement project in 2002. Many other cities have levied for capital projects in prior years and have not been the target of cuts. Being a victim of poor timing does not sit well with the City. • Even with the understanding that cuts in state aid may be unavoidable for municipalities, the concept that over 55% of the state aid cuts be targeted to those cities that increased their "levy+aid" above inflation for 2002 is very unfair. (The other 45% comes from an across-the- board 2% cut). Any actions affecting cities should be as equitable as possible. Reductions should not disproportionately undermine the revenue base of any types of cities. 19 Lauderdale City Council Memorandum Council Meeting Date: June 25, 2002 To: Mayor and City Council From: Rick Getschow, City Administrator Agenda Item: MNDOT Noise Wall BACKGROUND: MNDOT representatives will once again be in attendance at the meeting to discuss the proposed sound wall. This is in anticipation of action to be taken at the July 23, 2002 Council meeting with notice provided in the 3rd quarter newsletter. MEMOS BY JAMES DATE: JUNE 25, 2002 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: JAMES BOWNIK, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST RE: 2002 DAY IN THE PARK BACKGROUND The Park and Community Involvement Committee has been busy planning this year's Day in the Park event. The date and time of the event has been scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. The event begins with the parade at 4:00 p.m. The rest of the attractions will commence after the parade and continue until the end of the event. Attractions for the kids include a waterslide, inflatable play structure, and other games such as mini -golf. The Committee is also recommending the Mayor's games. Bingo has been added this year as a fun game for the adults. The Lexington-Hamline Community Band will provide the music this year, and the food will consist of brats and state fair corndogs. The Committee is once again recommending the sale of beer at the event. The Council would need to approve this recommendation. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Approve an on -sale non -intoxicating malt liquor license for the Park & Community Involvement Committee to sell beer at the City of Lauderdale's summer celebration — Day in the Park — on Saturday, July 20, 2002. Lauderdale City Council Memorandum Council Meeting Date: To: From: Agenda Item: June 25, 2002 Mayor and City Council Rick Getschow, City Administrator Joint Powers Agreement for Suburban Representation Selection Process to the Board of Water Commissioners BACKGROUND: In late 1998, the Saint Paul Regional Water Utility completely took over the operations of the water utility system in the City of Lauderdale. Even though the Water Utility sells water and maintains the water system for several other municipalities, they completely control and own the water utility system in four communities- Lauderdale, Falcon Heights, Maplewood, and West Saint Paul. As part of the agreement that turned over the system to the Water Utility, the St. Paul Charter Commission and the St. Paul City Council authorized that the composition of the Board of Water Commissioners be enlarged and changed to allow for representation by suburban municipalities that have contracted with the Board for all water services. Since 1999, the four communities and the Saint Paul Regional Water Utility have been discussing a proper method and agreement for Board representation to exist and rotate between the communities. Following a recent meeting of the communities, a joint powers agreement was drafted through the City of Falcon Heights for consideration. The agreement provides for a method of rotating suburban membership between the four communities for the two suburban seats. Currently, the City of Maplewood is seated in the one suburban seat since it was the first community to fully contract with the Water Utility. Along with the Maplewood representative (which is the Mayor), three City Council members and two citizens of St. Paul complete the current Board membership. Page 3 of the draft agreement illustrates how the membership would rotate providing each city with representation on the Board if this agreement is approved. As you can see, the first Lauderdale seat would need to be filled beginning in 2006. It should also be noted this joint powers agreement acknowledges that other municipalities may enter into similar agreements with the Water Utility in the future. Under that scenario, the other communities would essentially line up behind the current four communities for suburban representation. Basically, our communities have the opportunity to lay the groundwork for all future suburban representation on the Water Utility Board. Overall, this agreement is similar to the joint powers agreement Lauderdale has with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) Board. This is because the rotating suburban Board seat places all cities on relative equal footing. Previous proposals based board rotation on water usage in the communities. This would have placed Lauderdale and Falcon Heights at a clear disadvantage for receiving Board representation. The agreement that is included in the packet has already been approved by the cities of Falcon Heights and Maplewood. I assume that West St. Paul will also have the agreement on their agenda this month. ENCLOSURES: 1. May 6, 2002 Cover Letter from the City of Falcon Heights 2. Draft of the Joint Powers Agreement for Suburban Representation Selection Process to the Board of Water Commissioners COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Joint Powers Agreement for Suburban Representation Selection Process to the Board of Water Commissioners FALCON HEIGHTS AIM C2111.42 WE. MVO 2dagi4f2.24MZEI 2077 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 55113-5594 PHONE (651) 644-5050 FAX (651) 644-8675 May 6, 2002 Rick Getschow City Administrator. City of Lauderdale 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113-5137 Dear Rick: I have enclosed a copy of a draft joint powers agreement for board rotation on the St. Paul Water Utility Board of Commissioners. Thank you for your patience! Please review this and call me if you have comments, questions or concerns. We should probably schedule one more meeting to discuss this and finalize the draft prior to adoption by each of our cities. I will contact you in the next week or so to check schedules. The board rotation, as you will see, pairs two different cities with each other in the two-year rotation schedule through 2013. It also allows the City of Maplewood to retain their seat for the next four years as requested, while giving West St. Paul the first seat in the new rotation as requested. Bernie Bullert would like the commissioners to be seated by June, as the Board does not currently have a voting .quorum. Warmest regards, dea7/4-iaiy/4(J Heather Worthington City Administrator c: Bernie Bullert, St. Paul Water Utility HOME OF THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR AND THE U OF M ST. PAUL CAMPUS TREE CITY USB PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR SUBURBAN REPRESENTATION SELECTION PROCESS TO THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS DRAFT This agreement, made and entered into as of this day of , 2002, by and between the Cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, and West St. Paul, municipal corporations under the laws of Minnesota (hereinafter referred to as "Suburban Cities"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Board of Water Commissioners (hereinafter referred to as the "Board"), is a municipal corporation organized under the 1885 Laws of the State of Minnesota, Chapter 110, which laws originally provided for a five (5) member governing commission; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Charter Commission and Saint Paul City Council have authorized that the composition and governance of the Board of Water Commissioners be enlarged and changed so as to allow for representation by suburban municipalities that have contacted with the Board for the provision of water services, as more fully explained in Saint Paul City Council Resolution No. 96-1369, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, prior to January 1, 1998, the Board of Water Commissioners consisted of five total members: three (3) Saint Paul City Council members appointed to two (2) year terms by the Mayor of Saint Paul, and two (2) at -large Saint Paul citizen members appointed to four (4) year terms by the Mayor of Saint Paul; and WHEREAS, in a contract with the City of Maplewood for the provision of water services, Maplewood and the Board agreed to enlarge Board membership to six total members with the additional member representing the City of Maplewood, as more fully explained in the following (Article 1, Section 3): 99548 v2 1 In accordance with the terms of the proposed amendment to the Saint Paul City Charter the Maplewood representative on the Board of Water Commissioners will be a resident of the City of Maplewood appointed by the Mayor and City Council of Maplewood and who shall serve for a term of four (4) years. The appointment by Maplewood will be made by January 1, 1998. In the event of a tie vote on any issue, the Mayor of Saint Paul shall be considered an ex officio member of the Board with the right to vote to break the tie vote; and WHEREAS, in Article I, Section 4 of the same Maplewood Agreement, the Board agreed to seek to enlarge the Board membership to seven total members in the event that other suburban cities enter into similar agreements with the Board, as more fully explained in the following: In the event that at least three (3) additional suburban cities enter into agreements with the Board that are similar to this Maplewood Agreement, Water Board membership will be expanded to seven (7) members. The two (2) non -Saint Paul resident members will thereafter represent all of the suburban cities, including Maplewood. In the event that the total of residential accounts plus commercial and industrial accounts (excluding auto -fire accounts° of communities outside the City of Saint Paul and served by agreements similar to this Agreement exceed forty-three percent (43%) of the total Board's accounts, the number of Saint Paul appointees will be changed to four and suburban representation to three; and WHEREAS, the Cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale and West St, Paul have executed agreements similar to the Maplewood Agreement, and therefore are entitled to seek and expand Board membership to a total of seven members in order to increase the suburban representation on the Board; and WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement are desirous of jointly and cooperatively developing a plan to select the present and future suburban representatives to the Board of Water Commissioners; and NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto do hereby jointly agree to the following: SECTION I. GENERAL PURPOSE It is the general purpose of the parties to this agreement to jointly and cooperatively develop a plan to appoint the original suburban representative(s) to the Board of Water Commissioners and to select replacement 99548 v2 2 representative(s) for appointment following the term expiration(s) of the original representative(s) or in the event that a suburban representative is unable to complete a term. SECTION II. SELECTION OF SUBURBAN REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS The parties agree that the two suburban representatives shall be selected on the following basis and according to the following terms: 1. The two suburban seats shall be designated as Seat A and Seat B. 2. The City of Maplewood shall appoint a representative to the Board, designated as Seat A, and said appointee was designated as of January 1, 1998 through December 31, 2001, with a second four-year term from January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2005. After this term ends, the seat shall become a two-year term seat and shall be rotated among the suburban representatives in the 99548 v2 following order: a) Lauderdale (2006-2007) b) West St. Paul (2008-2009) c) Falcon Heights (2010-2011) d) Maplewood (2012-2013) 3. The second suburban representative shall be designated as Seat B, and shall be a two-year term seat with the first term commencing January 1, 2002 and ending December 31, 2003. Representation on Seat B shall be rotated among the suburban representatives in the following order: a) West St. Paul (2002-2003) b) Falcon Heights (2004-2005) c) Maplewood (2006-2007) d) Lauderdale (2008-2009) 3 99548 v2 4. The parties agree that in the event an additional suburban community enters into a Water Service Agreement similar to those agreements executed by and between the Board and the cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood and West St. Paul, that this agreement shall be amended to include any such additional communities, which communities shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as the original communities. 5. Vacancies — the parties agree that a vacancy on the Board of Seat A and/or Seat B shall be filled by the City currently holding the appointment and shall be for the period remaining in the two (2) year term. 6. Duration — the parties agree that the term of this Agreement shall continue until December 31, 2013, unless otherwise amended as provided herein. 7. Amendment — the parties agree that this agreement may be amended upon such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed to in writing by all of the suburban communities currently represented on the Board of Water Commissioners at the time of amendment. 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in their behalf respectively as of the day and year first above written. FORM APPROVED: CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS BY: By: City Attorney Mayor By: City Administrator CITY OF LAUDERDALE . BY: BY: City Attorney Mayor BY: City Administrator CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BY: BY: BY: City Attorney Mayor BY: City Administrator CITY OF WEST ST. PAUL BY: City Attorney Mayor BY: 99548 v2 5 City Administrator Lauderdale City Council Memorandum Council Meeting Date: To: From: Agenda Item: June 25, 2002 Mayor and City Council Rick Getschow, City Administrator 2001 Street and Utility Improvements- Permanent Utility Easement Agreements BACKGROUND: There are two easements that are required as part of the 2001 Street and Utility Improvements. Both easements are permanent utility easements for the reconstruction of parts of the storm sewer system south of Larpenteur Avenue in the multiple -family residential area of the City. 1. Leonard L. Gasparre and Harold B. Dokmo Jr., Trustees (Lauderdale Hollows) . This 10 -foot easement is for storm water catch basins and pipe in the parking lot of Lauderdale Hollows on Idaho Avenue. 2. Luther Seminary. This 10 -foot easement is for storm water catch basins and pipe at the corner of Idaho Avenue and Eustis Street that passes through a part of the Luther Seminary property. It was understood that the cost and work associated with approving the agreements (legal and recording) would be covered by the City and that no property would be compensated for these easements. The owners have verbally agreed to this arrangement and expressed a willingness to execute these agreements with the City. The easement agreements were drafted and approved by the City Attorney. ENCLOSURES: 1. Cover Letter and Illustration of Easement Area for Lauderdale Hollows 2. Permanent Utility Easement Agreement with Lauderdale Hollows 3. Cover Letter and Illustration of Easement Area for Luther Seminary 4. Permanent Utility Easement Agreement with Luther Seminary COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the peunanent easement agreements for the 2001 Street and Utility Improvements with Leonard L. Gasparre and Harold B. Dokmo Jr., Trustees (Lauderdale Hollows) and Luther Seminary. 1891 Walnut Street • Lauderdale • Minnesota • 55113 Phone: 651.631.0300 • Fax: 651.631.2066 May 17, 2002 Steve Perillo Mid -Continent Management 26 Concord Street Saint Paul, MN 55107 RE: LAUDERDALE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR TAF, 2001 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Dear Steve: Based on a discussion with you last year, there was a willingness by Lauderdale Hollows to grant the City of Lauderdale an easement for the city street and utility improvement project. As you may recall, the purpose of the easement was to provide for storm sewer pipes and catch basins near the parking lot entrance to your property off of Idaho Avenue. Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the easement survey and legal description (refer to Easement A) along with the easement agreement that is being proposed. Could you please review this information and subsequently obtain the necessary signatures needed from the listed owners to execute this easement agreement. The signatures will need to be executed under the witness of a Notary Public. While you may choose any Notary Public that you wish, the City of Lauderdale has a Notary Public available to you at no cost. Once the easement agreement is signed and returned to City Hall, it will be finalized and approved by the City Council and sent to the City Attorney for recording. We are planning on having all of the agreements recorded in June. It would be very much appreciated if you could return the signed and notarized agreement to Lauderdale City Hall by June 7, 2002. You can mail the agreement to my attention at the City, or you can drop off the agreement at City Hall at any time. There is a secure outside drop box for your use after City Hall office hours. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have. Thank you for everything that you have done to make this city improvement project a success. Sincerely, Rick Getschow City Administrator ..... .. ..... . , 1 Ii •-•\, A \ ,.,--\ \ -...., . - 67.10' ,. i ,,./ .../ . A \ • \ f.:::: (-- i /--,s.. \ , ...,,; • ....,,,... -0 0 ,• , „, • , ... ,,, 7 i L. „ .. , 0 ...._. , , / ----\ 1 5... --FROM 6/0 • .. i ) I 3 • . -- ‘1141,. —11 V . I —.-- —...• - .........---. ....--.—.. - — `..... \ .— - . IDAHO AVE. .. ., , ., ... i . .....___ ._ 1/1 \I • /or ..,‘ Illo 0 5 10 20 .111111161111.11 Scale in feet • LAUDEDALE, MINNESOTA 2001 UTILITY 8.6 STREET IMPOVEVENTS PEVIANENT UTILITY EASEIVENT 1 Al inrRnAi E Hni 1 n\n/ ifilBonestroo Rosene um IlAnderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects 532\53200101\cad\ dwg\LAUDHOLLOWEASE.dwg Kennedy & Graven, Chartered EASEMENT THIS INSTRUMENT is made by Leonard L. and Successor Trustees of the Gasparre Family amendments thereto, Grantor, in favor of the CITY corporation, Grantee. Parcel A 2001 Improvements Abstract Gasparre and Harold B. Dokmo, Jr., Trustees, Trust dated February 13, 1992, including OF LAUDERDALE, a Minnesota municipal Recitals A. Grantor is the fee owner of the following described property in Ramsey County, Minnesota (the "Property"): That part of the North '/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Township 29, Range 23, described as follows: The South 88.84 feet of the North 634.37 feet of the East 176 feet of the West 396 feet; The South 130.37 feet of the North 634.37 feet of the West 220 feet; The South 24 feet of the North 504 feet of the West 113.04 feet; The North 480 feet of the East 20 feet of the West 180 feet; The North 282.63 feet of the South 807.63 feet of the East 194.16 feet of the West 640.16 feet. B. Grantor desires to grant to the Grantee an easement, according to the terms and conditions contained herein. Terms of Easement 1. Grant of Easement. For good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is acknowledged by Grantor, Grantor grants and conveys to the Grantee the following easement: A perpetual, non-exclusive easement for utility and drainage purposes over, under, across and through that part of the North half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, according to Government Survey CBR -211455v1 .. LA135-3 thereof, described as follows: The South 10 feet of the North 634.37 feet of the East 67.00 feet of the West 269.24 feet. 2. Scope of Easement The perpetual utility and drainage easement granted herein includes the right of the Grantee, its contractors, agents, and employees to enter the premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of locating, constructing, reconstructing, operating, maintaining, inspecting, altering and repairing storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water facilities and ground surface drainage ways in the described easement area. The easement granted herein also includes the right to cut, trim, or remove from the easement areas trees, shrubs, or other vegetation as in the Grantee's judgment unreasonably interfere with the easement or facilities of the Grantee, its successors or assigns. 3. Warranty of Title. The Grantor warrants it has the authority, right, title and capacity to convey to the Grantee the easement herein. 4. Environmental Matters. The Grantee shall not be responsible for any costs, expenses, damages, demands, obligations, including penalties and reasonable attorney's fees, or losses resulting from any claims, actions, suits or proceedings based upon a release or threat of release of any hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants which may have existed on, or which relate to, the easement area or Property prior to the date of this instrument. 5. Binding Effect. The terms and conditions of this instrument shall run with the land and be binding on the Grantor, its, successors and assigns. STATE DEED TAX DUE HEREON: NONE Dated this day of , 2002. Leonard L. Gasparre and Harold B. Dokmo, Jr., Trustees, and Successor Trustees of the Gasparre Family Trust dated February 13, 1992, including amendments thereto By: Leonard L. Gasparre, Trustee By: CBR -211455v1 LA135-3 Harold B. Dokmo, Jr., Trustee STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ) SS. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2002, by Leonard L. Gasparre and Harold B. Dokmo, Jr.,Trustees, and Successor Trustees of the Gasparre Family Trust dated February 13, 1992, including amendments thereto on behalf of the trust. Notary Public -NOTARY STAMP OR SEAL THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY: Kennedy & Graven, Chartered 200 South Sixth Street 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 CBR -211455v1 LA135-3 1891 Walnut Street • Lauderdale • Minnesota • 55113 Phone: 651.631.0300 • Fax: 651.631.2066 May 17, 2002 Howard Ostrem Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary 2481 Como Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55108 RE: LAUDERDALE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE 2001 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Dear Howard: Based on a discussion with you last year, there was a willingness by Luther Seminary to grant the City of Lauderdale an easement for the city street and utility improvement project. As you may recall, the purpose of the easement was to provide for storm sewer pipes and catch basins at the corner of your property at the intersection of Eustis Street and Idaho Avenue. Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the easement survey and legal description (refer to Easement 13) along with the easement agreement that is being proposed. Could you please review this information and subsequently obtain the necessary signatures needed to execute this easement agreement. The signatures will need to be executed under the witness of a Notary Public. While you may choose any Notary Public that you wish, the City of Lauderdale has a Notary Public available to you at no cost. Once the easement agreement is signed and returned to City Hall, it will be finalized and approved by the City Council and sent to the City Attorney for recording. We are planning on having all of the agreements recorded in June. It would be very much appreciated if you could return the signed and notarized agreement to Lauderdale City Hall by June 7, 2002. You can mail the agreement to my attention at the City, or you can drop off the agreement at City Hall at any time. There is a secure outside drop box for your use after City Hall office hours. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have. Thank you for everything that you have done to make this city improvement project a success. Sincerely, - CITY OF LAUDERDALE WL - Rick. Getschow City Administrator WM .15 IDAHO AVE. •3-1c. ••• L LAU D:._DALE, EG 0 5 10 20 111111111111111111111111 Scale in feet Ir\ NESOTA 2001 .UTILITY & ST PEvAIN.E.-NT UTILITY liTFP F-NAINIARY E ET IMPOVEME EASEMENT 1(11 Bonestroo Rosene • \TS .11 Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects I= \ 532 \53200101\ cad \ clwg \ SEMINARYEASE,dwg Parcel B 2001 Improvements Kennedy & Graven, Chartered Abstract EASEMENT THIS INSTRUMENT is made by Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, a Minnesota Non -Profit Corporation, Grantor, in favor of the CITY OF LAUDERDALE, a Minnesota municipal corporation, Grantee. Recitals A. Grantor is the fee owner of the following described property in Ramsey County, Minnesota (the "Property"): That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter Section 20, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, according to the Government Survey thereof, lying within the easement described herein. B. Grantor desires to grant to the Grantee an easement, according to the terms and conditions contained herein. Terms of Easement • 1. Grant of Easement. For good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is acknowledged by Grantor, Grantor grants and conveys to the Grantee the following easement: A perpetual, non-exclusive easement for utility and drainage purposes over, under, across and through that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter Section 20, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, according to the Government Survey thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 51 seconds West, on an assumed CBR -211454v1 LAI35-3 bearing along the West line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, a distance of 659.22 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 51 seconds West, along last said West line, a distance of 455.10 feet; thence North 06 degrees 03 minutes 22 seconds East, a distance of 457.79 feet to the South line of the North half of said Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 46 seconds West, along last said south line, a distance of 46.60 feet to the point of beginning. Except that part taken for street right of way for Eustis Street and Idaho Avenue. 2. Scope of Easement The perpetual utility and drainage easement granted herein includes the right of the Grantee, its contractors, agents, and employees to enter the premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of locating, constructing, reconstructing, operating, maintaining, inspecting, altering and repairing storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water facilities and ground surface drainage ways in the described easement area. The easement granted herein also includes the right to cut, trim, or remove from the easement areas trees, shrubs, or other vegetation as in the Grantee's judgment unreasonably interfere with the easement or facilities of the Grantee, its successors or assigns. 3. Warranty of Title. The Grantor warrants it has the authority, right, title and capacity to convey to the Grantee the easement herein. 4. Environmental Matters. The Grantee shall not be responsible for any costs, expenses, damages, demands, obligations, including penalties and reasonable attorney's fees, or losses resulting from any claims, actions, suits or proceedings based upon a release or threat of release of any hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants' which may have existed on, or which relate to, the easement area or Property prior to the date of this instrument. 5. Binding Effect. The terms and conditions of this instrument shall run with the land and be binding on the Grantor, its, successors and assigns. STATE DEED TAX DUE HEREON: NONE Dated this day of , 2001. Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary By: Its By: Its CBR -211454v1 LA135-3 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2002, by , the and , the of Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, a Minnesota non-profit corporation on behalf of the corporation Notary Public NOTARY STAMP OR SEAL THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY: Kennedy & Graven, Chartered 200 South Sixth Street 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 CBR -211454v1 LA13S-3