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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-2008 Charter Commission Minutes Mounds View � r I r Thursday,April 10, 2008 / � � 1. Call to Order—The meeting came to order at time 7:06 pm. 2. Roll Call— Present: J. Thomas, J. Miller,B.Thomas,B. Doty Excused: M. Haubrich Absent : 3. Approval of agenda Motion by B. Thomas, second by J. Miller to approve agenda as written. MOTION APPROVED Approval of minutes Motion by J. Miller, second by B. Thomas to approve minutes of Feb. 14, 2008 as written. MOTION APPROVED 4. Citizens comments from the floor None 5. Reports of the Chair None • 6. Reports of members None 7. Unfinished Business Motion by B. Doty, second by J. Miller to approve Resolution 2008-01 as written. MOTION APPROVED Chair opened discussion of amended draft language for Administrative Offense Certification. City Clerk-Administrator Ericson and City Attorney Riggs answered questions regarding the legal standing and procedural merits of various points of the draft. 8. New Business Discussion of Section 8.04,will be added to the agenda. B. Thomas will provide an amended draftfor Administrative Offense discussion including Chapter 8 and Chapter 12. 9. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm. • City of Mounds Resolution No. 2008-01 Mounds View Charter Commission • View Dated April 10, 2008 Charter Commission Chair Re: meeting dates for May 2008 through September 2008. Jonathan J Thomas 763.784.5205 Vice Chair = WHEREAS, at its April 10th, 2008 meeting the Charter Commission moved, Bin Doty seconded and passed the motion to meet at 7:00 PM the second Thursday of 763.786.3421 each month, if available, from May 2008 through September 2008. 2°d Vice Chair Jean Miller BE IT RESOLVED, that the following dates are hereby submitted to the City 763.786.3959 Clerk-Administrator for posting to comply with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law. The dates are: May 8, 2008, June 12, 2008, July 10, 2007, August 14, 2008, and Secretary September 11, 2008. Barbara Thomas 763.780.6226 Michael Haubrich Adopted the 10th Day of April 2008. 651.204.6848 • Respectfully submitted, Jonathan J Thomas, Chair Barbara Thomas, Secretary • City of CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING Mounds z :00 PM Thursday, Apr 10, 2008 View Mounds View City Hall Preliminary AGENDA Charter Commission Chair 4 1. Call to Order Jonathan J Thomas 763.784.5205 2. Roll Call Vice Chair r, lC56i13 Bill Doty ± Jonathan J Thomas .x Bill Doty 763.786.3421 _Jean Miller Barbara Thomas i G C:7 S X Michael Haubrich 2°d Vice Chair 763.Miller 3. Approval of agenda and minutes rb e,� 763.786.3959 St,��►�Y►��CCx Secretary • Review and approve agenda off t'� riL Cu)Barbara Thomas Approval of Feb 14, 2008 Minutes Tc' (36urb 763.780.6226 Michael Ilaubrich ' 4. Citizens comments from the floor 763.432.3181 1l D 611-€. i/t'\ (kAez 1 °U'1 L,., 5. Reports of the Chair n one 6. Reports of members + y (� 7. Unfinished Business 5 min, Resolution 2008-0,1Charter Commission meeting dates. &IL Secor, `� O 45 min, Continue work on Administrative Offenses language. 8. New Business 10 min, Review open list of items and priorities to determine future agendas. 9. Adjournment 10. Next Regular Meeting Date - May 8, 2008 City of CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING Mounds 7:00 PM Thursday, Apr 10, 2008 0 View Mounds View City Hall SIJ lieI" Preliminary AGENDA Charter Commission F'? Chair ' 1. Call to Order Jonathan J Thomas 763.784.5205 2. Roll Call Vice Chair Bill Doty Jonathan J Thomas — Bill Doty 763.786.3421 Jean Miller _ Barbara Thomas Michael Haubrich 2°d Vice Chair — 763n Miller 3. Approval of agenda and minutes 763.786.3959 PP g Secretary Review and approve agenda Barbara Thomas Approval of Feb 14, 2008 Minutes 763.780.6226 Michael Haubrich 4. Citizens comments from the floor 763.432.3181 • 5. Reports of the Chair • 6. Reports of members 7. Unfinished Bu siness 5 min, Resolution 2008-0,lCharter Commission meeting dates. 45 min, Continue work on Administrative Offenses language. 8. New Business 10 min, Review open list of items and priorities to determine future agendas. 9. Adjournment 10. Next Regular Meeting Date - May 8. 2008 • ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CHARTER BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 12.14 OF THE CITY CHARTER THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DOES HEREBY ORDAIN: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby determined that a new Section 12.14 be added to the City Charter as follows: Section 12.14. Fines and Criminal-Penalties. The Council may provide by ordinance that a violation of a City ordinance is either a misdemeanor or a petty misdemeanor, punishable in accordance with State law. I• - - • . • • ••- - • ' . . ••_ • _- . _ . . - •- .. • , c1v1 Pena . .. ; •. - . .. ..•••- • ' . : : !!: :. _• e .•-: • -_ •. : .; . This procedure must provide an opportunity for a hearing before a neutral party, which may be the Council. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby determined that the existing Charter Section 12.14 be renumbered as Section 12.15 as follows: Section 12.11 12.15. This Charter becomes effective January 1, 1980, or thirty (30) days after adoption, whichever comes later. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect ninety days after the date of its publication. Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of , 2007. Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of , 2007. Rob Marty Mayor ATTEST: James Ericson Interim City Clerk-Administrator (SEAL) 322493v3 SJR MU210-4 ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CHARTER BY ADDING SECTION 8.06 OF THE CITY CHARTER THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DOES HEREBY ORDAIN: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby determined that a new Section 8.06 be added to the City Charter as follows: Section 8.06. Fees and Civil Penalties. The Council may provide by ordinance that fees, civil penalties, and late payment penalties imposed by the City may be assessed against (a) property that was the subject matter, or related to the subject matter, of the fees and penalties, or (b) property that was the location of an activity, proposed use, city service, or other circumstance that resulted in the fees and penalties. The ordinance must require the City to attempt to obtain voluntary payment of the fees and penalties before imposing the assessments. The ordinance must require the City to give notice to the property owner listed on the official tax records before imposing the assessments and must provide an opportunity for a hearing before a neutral party, which ma be the Co ncil. The assessments will be collected like special assessments. � . SECTION 2. his ordinance shall take effect ninety days after the date of its publication. Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of , 2007. Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of , 2007. Rob Marty, Mayor ATTEST: Jim Ericson, Interim City Clerk-Administrator (SEAL) 305641v2 SJR MU210-4 0,4-e,v10-e,5 SGorouc ccleck aGh.o.-,-kir- Coni,-rz i s s t e-r, Or' ORDINANCE NO. P"�� 2_00g CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CHARTER BY ADDING SECTION 8.06 OF THE CITY CHARTER THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DOES HEREBY ORDAIN: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby determined that a new Section 8.06 be added to the City Charter as follows: Section 8.06. Fees and Civil Penalties. The Council may provide by ordinance that fees, civil penalties, and late payment penalties imposed by the City may be assessed against (a) property that was the subject matter, or related to the subject matter, of the fees and penalties, or (b) property that was the location of an activity, proposed use, city service, or other circumstance that resulted in the fees and penalties. The ordinance must require the City to attempt to obtain voluntary payment of the fees and penalties before imposing the assessments. The ordinance must require the City to give notice to the property owner listed on the official tax records before imposing the assessments and must provide an opportunity for a hearing before a neutral party, which may be the Council. The assessments will be collected like special assessments. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect ninety days after the date of its publication. Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of , 2007. Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of , 2007. Rob Marty, Mayor ATTEST: Jim Ericson, Interim City Clerk-Administrator (SEAL) 305641v2 SJR MU210-4 ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CHARTER BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 12.14 OF THE CITY CHARTER THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DOES HEREBY ORDAIN: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby determined that a new Section 12.14 be added to the City Charter as follows: Section 12.14. Fines and Criminal and Civil Penalties. The Council may provide by ordinance that a violation of a City ordinance is either a misdemeanor or a petty misdemeanor, punishable in accordance with State law. In addition, the Council may establish by ordinance a procedure for imposing a civil penalty known as an administrative offense not exceeding $2,000 for each ordinance violation. This procedure must provide an opportunity for a hearing before a neutral party, which may be the Council. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby determined that the existing Charter Section 12.14 be renumbered as Section 12.15 as follows: Section 12.14 12.15. This Charter becomes effective January 1, 1980, or thirty (30) days after adoption, whichever comes later. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect ninety days after the date of its publication. Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of , 2007. Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of , 2007. Rob Marty Mayor ATTEST: James Ericson Interim City Clerk-Administrator (SEAL) 322493v3 SJR MU210-4 429.101, Minnesota Statute Page 1 of 1 2007 Minnesota Statutes 429.101 UNPAID SPECIAL CHARGES MAY BE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. Subdivision 1. Ordinances. (a) In addition to any other method authorized by law or charter, the governing body of any municipality may provide for the collection of unpaid special charges for all or any part of the cost of: (1) snow, ice, or rubbish removal from sidewalks; (2)weed elimination from streets or private property; (3) removal or elimination of public health or safety hazards from private property, excluding any structure included under the provisions of sections 463.15 to 463.26; (4) installation or repair of water service lines, street sprinkling or other dust treatment of streets; (5)the trimming and care of trees and the removal of unsound trees from any street; (6)the treatment and removal of insect infested or diseased trees on private property, the repair of sidewalks and alleys; (7)the operation of a street lighting system; (8)the operation and maintenance of a fire protection or a pedestrian skyway system; (9) reinspections which find noncompliance after the due date for compliance with an order to correct a municipal housing maintenance code violation; (10)the recovery of any disbursements under section 504B.445, subdivision 4, clause(5), including disbursements for payment of utility bills and other services, even if provided by a third party, necessary to remedy violations as described in section 504B.445, subdivision 4, clause(2); or (11) [Repealed, 2004 c 275 s 5] as a special assessment against the property benefited. (b)The council may by ordinance adopt regulations consistent with this section to make this authority effective, including, at the option of the council, provisions for placing primary responsibility upon the property owner or occupant to do the work personally (except in the case of street sprinkling or other dust treatment, alley repair, tree trimming, care, and removal or the operation of a street lighting system)upon notice before the work is undertaken, and for collection from the property owner or other person served of the charges when due before unpaid charges are made a special assessment. Subd. 2. Procedure for assessment. Any special assessment levied under subdivision 1 shall be payable in a single installment, or by up to ten equal annual installments as the council may provide. With this exception, sections 429.061, 429.071, and 429.081 shall apply to assessments made under this section. Subd. 3. Issuance of obligations. (a)After a contract for any of the work enumerated in subdivision 1 has been let, or the work commenced, the council may issue obligations to defray the expense of any such work financed in whole or in part by special charges and assessments imposed upon benefited property under this section. (b) Section 429.091 shall apply to such obligations with the following modifications: (1) such obligations shall be payable not more than two years from the date of issuance; (2)the amount of such obligations issued at one time in a municipality shall not exceed the cost of such work during the ensuing six months as estimated by the council; (3) a separate improvement fund shall be set up for each of the enumerated services referred to in subdivision I and financed under this section. (c) Proceeds of special charges as well as special assessments and taxes shall be credited to such improvement fund. History: 1953 c 398 s 10; 1955 c 811 s 6; 1963 c 771 s 5; 1965 c 323 s 2; 1973 c 337 s 1; 1974 c 340 s 1,2; 1984 c 548 s 7; 1984 c 582 s 7; 1984 c 591 s 6; 1984 c 633 s 5; 1986 c 444; 1Sp2003 c 21 art 11 s 29; 2004 c 275 s 2 https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=429.101 4/10/2008 415.01, Minnesota Statute Page 1 of 1 2007 Minnesota Statutes 415.01 TOWN LAWS,APPLICATION; USE OF POWERS BY CITY. Subdivision 1. General. A town must not exercise the powers conferred in chapters 365 to 368 within the territory embraced within the limits of any city, but a city has and may exercise within its limits any of the powers conferred by these chapters upon towns. Subd. 2. Charges for emergency services. A city may exercise the power under sections 366.011 and 366.012 relating to charges for emergency services only if the city adopts an ordinance authorizing the manner and amount of charging for those services. History: (1103) RL s 692; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 2003 c 64 s I https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=415.01 4/10/2008 366.011, Minnesota Statute Page 1 of 1 2007 Minnesota Statutes 366.011 CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES; COLLECTION. A town may impose a reasonable service charge for emergency services, including fire, rescue, medical, and related services provided by the town or contracted for by the town. If the service charge remains unpaid 30 days after a notice of delinquency is sent to the recipient of the service or the recipient's representative or estate,the town or its contractor on behalf of the town may use any lawful means allowed to a private party for the collection of an unsecured delinquent debt. The town may also use the authority of section 366.012 to collect unpaid service charges of this kind from delinquent recipients of services who are owners of taxable real property in the state. The powers conferred by this section are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law for a town to impose a service charge or assessment for a service provided by the town or contracted for by the town. History: 1997 c 16 s 1; 2005 c 151 art 3 s 16 https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=366.011 4/10/2008 366.012, Minnesota Statute Page 1 of 1 2007 Minnesota Statutes 366.012 COLLECTION OF UNPAID SERVICE CHARGES. If a town is authorized to impose a service charge for a governmental service provided by the town, the town board may certify to the county auditor of the county in which the recipient of the services owns real property, on or before October 15 for each year, any unpaid service charges which shall then be collected together with property taxes levied against the property. The county auditor shall remit to the town all service charges collected by the auditor on behalf of the town. A charge may be certified to the auditor only if, on or before September 15, the town has given written notice to the property owner of its intention to certify the charge to the auditor. The service charges shall be subject to the same penalties, interest, and other conditions provided for the collection of property taxes. This section is in addition to other law authorizing the collection of unpaid costs and service charges. History: 1989 c 14 s 1; 2005 c 151 art 3 s 17 https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=366.012 4/10/2008 ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 200, CHAPTER 202, OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE BY ADDING SECTION 202.20 ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR THE COLLECTION OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES AND UNPAID SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 200, Chapter 202, of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding Section 202.20 as follows: Section 202.20: CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES; COLLECTION; COLLECTION OF UNPAID SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES: (A) Authority. This section is adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 415.01, 366.011, and 366.012. (B) Charges for emergency services; collection. The city may impose a reasonable service charge for emergency services, including fire, rescue, medical, and related services provided by the city or contracted for by the city. If the service charge remains unpaid 30 days after a notice of delinquency is sent to the _ of the recipient's representative or estate_, the city or its recipient the service or representative� � contractor on behalf of the city may use any lawful means allowed to a private party for the collection of an unsecured delinquent debt. The city may also use the authority of Section 202.20(C) to collect unpaid service charges of this kind from delinquent recipients of services who are owners of taxable real property in the city, or areas served by the city for emergency services. The powers conferred by this section are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law for a city to impose a service charge or assessment for a service provided by the city or contracted for by the city. (C) Collection of unpaid service charges and fees. If the city is authorized to impose a service charge or fee on the owner, lessee, or occupant of property, or any of them, for a governmental service provided by the city, the city may certify to the county auditor, on or before October 15 for each year, any unpaid service charges or fees which shall then be collected together with property taxes levied against the property. A charge or fee may be certified to the auditor only if, on or before September 15, the city has given written notice to the property owner of its 326112v1 SJR MU125-1 I intention to certify the charge or fee to the auditor. The service charges or fees shall be subject to the same penalties, interest, and other conditions provided for the collection of property taxes. This section is in addition to any other law authorizing the collection of unpaid costs and service charges or fees. SECTION 2. Th is ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter. First Reading: Second Reading: Publication Date: Rob Marty, Mayor Attest: Jim Ericson, Interim City Clerk-Administrator 326112v1 SJR MU125-11 Draft Working Document March 13, 2008 Proposed amendments for Charter Sections 8.06 Section 8.06 Certification of Administrative Offense Penalties. Authority is granted to the City of Mounds View to certify unpaid property-based Administrative Offense penalties by a special assessment to property taxes. Assessment of Administrative Offense penalties shall proceed only in accordance with an ordinance adopted by the Council that must at least require the following: The City must give notice to the property owner listed on the official tax records at least 30 days prior to imposing the assessment. The City must attempt to obtain voluntary payment of the fees and penalties and allow the property owner the opportunity to choose assessment as a method of payment. The City must provide an opportunity for a hearing before a neutral third party_in addition to the Council. �..�_._._.___.re� Administrative Offense penalties and charges must be directly related to the property being assessed according to City Code and as published in the fee schedule. IAssessments under this ordinance shall be imposed in the same manner as special ` 2 Iassessments pursuant to MN Statute 429.101, as amended. I �' 4 ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CHARTER BY ADDING SECTION 8.06 OF THE CITY CHARTER THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DOES HEREBY ORDAIN: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby determined that a new Section 8.06 be added to the City Charter as follows: Section 8.06. Fees and Civil Penalties. The Council may provide by ordinance that fees, civil penalties, and late payment penalties imposed by the City may be assessed against (a) property that was the subject matter, or related to the subject matter, of the fees and penalties, or (b) property that was the location of an activity, proposed use, city service, or other circumstance that resulted in the fees and penalties. The ordinance must require the City to attempt to obtain voluntary payment of the fees and penalties before imposing the assessments. The ordinance must require the City to give notice to the property owner listed on the official tax records before imposing the assessments and must provide an opportunity for a hearing before a neutral party, which may be the Council. The assessments will be collected like special assessments cu, SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect ninety days after the date of its publication. Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of , 2007. ). Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of kir , 2007. Rob Marty, Mayor zr ' ATTEST: Jim Ericson;hhtefim--C—ity Clerk-Administrator (SEAL) 305641v2 SJR MU210-4 ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CHARTER BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 12.14 OF THE CITY CHARTER THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DOES HEREBY ORDAIN: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby determined that a new Section 12.14 be added to the City Charter as follows: Section 12.14. Fines and Criminal and Civil Penalties. The Council may provide by ordinance that a violation of a City ordinance is either a misdemeanor or a petty misdemeanor, punishable in accordance with State law. In addition, the Council may establish by ordinance a procedure for imposing a civil penalty known as an administrative offense not---exceeding-$27000 j.€Lh, for-each ordinance violation. This procedure must-provide.an vpp©rtunit37f -a-hearing--before-a fteutral-par-t};--whiely ay+e-the-Council: ' - • Q� SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the recommendation of Ivl.pnic t r the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby determined that the existing Charter Section 12.14 be renumbered as Section 12.15 as follows: L'o- Section 12.14 12.15. This Charter becomes effective January 1, 1980, or thirty (30) days after adoption, whichever comes later. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect ninety days after the date of its publication. Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of , 2007. Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of , 2007. Rob Marty Mayor T ('1 T. AT11ES1 : James Ericson 4nter4m--C--it-y Clerk-Administrator (SEAL) 322493v3 SJR MU210-4 429.101, Minnesota Statute Page 1 of 1 2007 Minnesota Statutes 429.101 UNPAID SPECIAL CHARGES MAY BE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. Subdivision 1. Ordinances. (a) In addition to any other method authorized by law or charter, the governing body of any municipality may provide for the collection of unpaid special charges for all or any part of the cost of: (1) snow, ice, or rubbish removal from sidewalks; (2)weed elimination from streets or private property; (3)removal or elimination of public health or safety hazards from private property, excluding any structure included under the provisions of sections 463.15 to 463.26; (4) installation or repair of water service lines, street sprinkling or other dust treatment of streets; (5)the trimming and care of trees and the removal of unsound trees from any street; (6)the treatment and removal of insect infested or diseased trees on private property,the repair of sidewalks and alleys; (7)the operation of a street lighting system; (8)the operation and maintenance of a fire protection or a pedestrian skyway system; (9) reinspections which find noncompliance after the due date for compliance with an order to correct a municipal housing maintenance code violation; (10)the recovery of any disbursements under section 504B.445, subdivision 4, clause (5), including disbursements for payment of utility bills and other services, even if provided by a third party, necessary to remedy violations as described in section 504B.445, subdivision 4, clause (2); or (11) [Repealed, 2004 c 275 s 5] as a special assessment against the property benefited. (b) The council may by ordinance adopt regulations consistent with this section to make this authority effective, including, at the option of the council, provisions for placing primary responsibility upon the property owner or occupant to do the work personally (except in the case of street sprinkling or other dust treatment, alley repair, tree trimming, care, and removal or the operation of a street lighting system) upon notice before the work is undertaken, and for collection from the property owner or other person served of the charges when due before unpaid charges are made a special assessment. Subd. 2. Procedure for assessment. Any special assessment levied under subdivision 1 shall be payable in a single installment, or by up to ten equal annual installments as the council may provide. With this exception, sections 429.061, 429.071, and 429.081 shall apply to assessments made under this section. Subd. 3. Issuance of obligations. (a) After a contract for any of the work enumerated in subdivision 1 has been let, or the work commenced,the council may issue obligations to defray the expense of any such work financed in whole or in part by special charges and assessments imposed upon benefited property under this section. (b) Section 429.091 shall apply to such obligations with the following modifications: (1) such obligations shall be payable not more than two years from the date of issuance; (2)the amount of such obligations issued at one time in a municipality shall not exceed the cost of such work during the ensuing six months as estimated by the council; (3) a separate improvement fund shall be set up for each of the enumerated services referred to in subdivision 1 and financed under this section. (c) Proceeds of special charges as well as special assessments and taxes shall be credited to such improvement fund. History: 1953 c 398 s 10; 1955 c 811 s 6; 1963 c 771 s 5; 1965 c 323 s 2; 1973 c 337 s I; 1974 c 340 s 1,2; 1984 c 548 s 7; 1984 c 582 s 7; 1984 c 591 s 6; 1984 c 633 s 5; 1986 c 444; 1Sp2003 c 21 art 11 s 29; 2004 c 275 s 2 https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=429.101 4/10/2008 415.01, Minnesota Statute Page 1 of 1 2007 Minnesota Statutes 415.01 TOWN LAWS,APPLICATION; USE OF POWERS BY CITY. Subdivision 1. General.A town must not exercise the powers conferred in chapters 365 to 368 within the territory embraced within the limits of any city, but a city has and may exercise within its limits any of the powers conferred by these chapters upon towns. Subd. 2. Charges for emergency services. A city may exercise the power under sections 366.011 and 366.012 relating to charges for emergency services only if the city adopts an ordinance authorizing the manner and amount of charging for those services. History: (1103) RL s 692; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 2003 c 64 s 1 https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=415.01 4/10/2008 366.011, Minnesota Statute Page 1 of 1 2007 Minnesota Statutes 366.011 CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES; COLLECTION. A town may impose a reasonable service charge for emergency services, including fire, rescue, medical, and related services provided by the town or contracted for by the town. If the service charge remains unpaid 30 days after a notice of delinquency is sent to the recipient of the service or the recipient's representative or estate, the town or its contractor on behalf of the town may use any lawful means allowed to a private party for the collection of an unsecured delinquent debt. The town may also use the authority of section 366.012 to collect unpaid service charges of this kind from delinquent recipients of services who are owners of taxable real property in the state. The powers conferred by this section are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law for a town to impose a service charge or assessment for a service provided by the town or contracted for by the town. History: 1997 c 16 s 1; 2005 c 151 art 3 s 16 https://wvvw.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=366.01 1 4/10/2008 366.012, Minnesota Statute Page 1 of 1 2007 Minnesota Statutes 366.012 COLLECTION OF UNPAID SERVICE CHARGES. If a town is authorized to impose a service charge for a governmental service provided by the town,the town board may certify to the county auditor of the county in which the recipient of the services owns real property, on or before October 15 for each year, any unpaid service charges which shall then be collected together with property taxes levied against the property. The county auditor shall remit to the town all service charges collected by the auditor on behalf of the town. A charge may be certified to the auditor only if, on or before September 15, the town has given written notice to the property owner of its intention to certify the charge to the auditor. The service charges shall be subject to the same penalties, interest, and other conditions provided for the collection of property taxes. This section is in addition to other law authorizing the collection of unpaid costs and service charges. History: 1989 c 14 s 1; 2005 c 151 art 3 s 17 https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=366.012 4/10/2008 ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 200, CHAPTER 202, OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE BY ADDING SECTION 202.20 ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR THE COLLECTION OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES AND UNPAID SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW,MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 200, Chapter 202, of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding Section 202.20 as follows: Section 202.20: CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES; COLLECTION; COLLECTION OF UNPAID SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES: (A) Authority. This section is adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 415.01, 366.011, and 366.012. (B) Charges for emergency services; collection. The city may impose a reasonable service charge for emergency services, including fire, rescue, medical, and related services provided by the city or contracted for by the city. If the service charge remains unpaid 30 days after a notice of delinquency is sent to the recipient of the service or the recipient's representative or eCtate, the city or its contractor on behalf of the city may use any lawful means allowed to a private party for the collection of an unsecured delinquent debt. The city may also use the authority of Section 202.20(C) to collect unpaid service charges of this kind from delinquent recipients of services who are owners of taxable real property in the city, or areas served by the city for emergency services. The powers conferred by this section are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law for a city to impose a service charge or assessment for a service provided by the city or contracted for by the city. (C) Collection of unpaid service charges and fees. If the city is authorized to impose a service charge or fee on the owner, lessee, or occupant of property, or any of them, for a governmental service provided by the city, the city may certify to the county auditor, on or before October 15 for each year, any unpaid service charges or fees which shall then be collected together with property taxes levied against the property. A charge or fee may be certified to the auditor only if, on or before September 15, the city has given written notice to the property owner of its 326112v1 SJR MU125-11 intention to certify the charge or fee to the auditor. The service charges or fees shall be subject to the same penalties, interest, and other conditions provided for the collection of property taxes. This section is in addition to any other law authorizing the collection of unpaid costs and service charges or fees. SECTION 2. Th is ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter. First Reading: Second Reading: Publication Date: Rob Marty, Mayor Attest: Jim Ericson, Interim City Clerk-Administrator 326112v1 SJR MU125-11