HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg337December 13, 1976 Page 3
Mayor Pickar asked what the membership was. Vern Peterson stated that
56 municipalities belong to the AMM and in those 56 municipalities,
80% of the metro population was represented. Both Minneapolis and
St. Paul are included. The dues are 6n% of a municipalities State
dues. Mounds View's dues would then be `1,349 per year. Vern
Peterson explained that they operate on a fiscal year from June
through May.
Vern Peterson reviewed the surrounding communities that belong to
the AMM. He explained that about two years ago the Metropolitan
League of Minnesota Municipalities and the Suburban League merged
and was renamed the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities.
Membership to the AMM is conditioned in that the municipality must
also belong to the State League of ° "innesota Municipalities.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that Steve Bernard, of the AMM,
gave a very good presentation before the Metro Council on their
Modest Cost Housing Committee Report. Vern Peterson stated that
the AMM very carefully reviews everything that the Metro Council
is involved with. They also monitor the subcommittee meetings.
Roger Peterson explained that the AMM tries to get as many of
their members as possible appointed to the advisory committees.
Vern Peterson then reviewed the staff of the AMM and how they and
their Board of Di rectors work on a given matter. He explained that
before he can lobby on an issue it has to be approved by the Board
of Directors or the membership. It requires a 2/3 majority of the
membership to approve a policy.
Roger Peterson stated that it is no longer a situation where the
core cities versus the suburban communities, usually it is the
cities versus the Metro Council.
Vern Peterson explained that each city has at least one vote. St.
Paul has six votes and Minneapolis has 3. Bloomington has 2 votes.
The number of votes is determined on the population. The AMM does
suggest that each city designate one representative and one alternate.
Mayor Pickar thanked Roger and Vern Peterson for coming to the meeting.
At ^:S^ p.m. Mayor Picker recessed the regular council meeting and
caller to order the public hearing on Ernest Gustafson rezoning and
special use permit request to develop townhouses in Greenfield Addition,
Plat 2, Block 3.
Mr. Gustafson stated that their architect was on vacation. He then
reviewed their proposal. He ex »faired that Stu lot' :g? hrer ad ,r.t
with the owners of the houses abutting the development. They agreed
with having three townhouse buildings with three units in each, or a
total of nine units on Lots 4 -7. A petition was signed designating
only six townhouse units on these four lots.