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CITY COUNCIL
® AGENDA SESSION
November 2, 1987
7:00 P,M.
1, ToH. 10 Intersectionfwithmorand
CountymRoadaJding New
2. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Northwest
Suburban Youth Service's Annual Awards Dinner and Silent
Auction
3. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding League of
Minnesota Cities 1988 Proposed Legislative Policies and
Procedures
4. Di9cus3ion Regarding Library
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE I Y' 0� C1 PC y
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
October 26, 1987
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
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The Mounds View City Council was called to order by 1. Call to
Mayor Links at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 26, 1987. Order
The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 2. Pledge of
Allegiance
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Quick, Hankner, 3. Roll Call
Wuori and Mayor Linke.
Counuilmember Blanchard was noted as absent.
ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Karney and Police Chief
Ramacher.
Motion/Second: Hankner/Wuori to approve the October 4. Approval of
G12, 1987 minutes as presented. Minutes:
October 12, 1987
4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried-
Motion/Second; Hankner/quick to remove this item 5. Remove
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Tablefrom the table. Consideration
4 ayes 0 nays of September
28, 1987 Minutes
Motion Carried
Motion/Second: Hankner/Wuori to approve the
September 28, 1987 minutes as presented.
Motion Carried
4 ayes 0 nays
Mayor Linke read the proclamation declaring the month 6. Presentation
of November as Epilepsy Month in the City of Mounds of Declarclamationi:
view. Epilepsy Month
Doug Hill, repres:nting the Epilepsy Foundation,
read a statement and thanked the City for declaring
November Epilepsy month.
Mounds View City Council e - -� F�, p;�A
October 26, `1987
Regular Meeting i 1q .;I-
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Mayor Links closed the regular meeting and opened
7. Public Heav,71V2,
the first public hearing at 7:05 PM.
Conditionar'�se'?
Permit for
City Planner Herman presented overhead projections,
Ambrose DeGross
showing the _.)cation of the ntoper_y in the City,
8120 Edgewood Or
as well as the location of the proposed accessory
building on the lot. She stated a letter had been
received from a neighbor who could not attend the
public hearing. She also stated that the Planning
Commission has reviewed the request and recommends
approval.
Linda Debruin, 8130 Edgewood, states she is a neighbor
of Mr. DeGross, and would like more information.
City Planner Herman explained Mr. DeGross has requested
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a conditional use permit for a 20' x 20' accessory
building, which would be used to store boats, a lawn
mower and various Lion's Club equipment, she added
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that a materials:list is not required to be submitted
until the time of application for the building
permit, but City Code calls for it to be similar to
the main structure. She added the neighbor who had
submitted comments in writing had been opposed to
the building because of it's size.
Mayor Linke noted that Mr. DeGross was not present.
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He reviewer' the terns set forth in the proposed
resolution granting a conditional use permit, and he
also noted that the appearance of the building would be
rcouired to be in conformance with the main structure.
Mrs. Debruin stated she was opposed to the garage, as
she is unhappy with the appearance of Mr. DeGrdss's
lot now, as it is very messy and she was afraid that
with another garage, he would continue to pile things
against the four walls, as he does with his existing
garage.
Betty Wilson, 8140 Edgewood Drive, asked for a
clarification of the location on the lot for the
proposed garage.
City Planner Herman reviewed again where the building
would be placed.
Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened
the regular meeting at 7:14 PM.
Mayor Links closed the regular meeting and opened. 8. Public Hearing:
the second public hearing at 7:14 PM. Conditionae
Permit foriw
Oversized
Accessory Bldg,
Robert W. Raes,
7715 Eastwood Rd
Mounds View city Council
Regular Meeting
City Planner Herman reviewed overhead sketches of the
elocation of the property within the Cithe Planning
well as
the proposed site plan.She
Commission has reviewed the request and recommends
approval.
it was noted Mr. Raes was not present, and there were
no comments or questions from anyone preseiit.
Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened
the regular meeting at 7:18 PM.
There were no residents requests or comments from
the floor.
Mary Bradley, representing the PTA of Pinewood
Elementary School made a presentation to the Council
of their proposal to construct a new playground at
Pinewood. She reviewed the process that would be
followed from start to finish, and stated the
architect would be in town on November 18 to have
the meeting to gather input, and would be presenting
�'`them with the first schematic drawings of the
c6ropcsed playground, and at that point they would
know how much money would need to be raised.
Ms. Bradley invited the Council to attend the
evening meeting on November 18 and asked them to
become as involved as possible. She stated they
would like to see a strong effort on both the part
of those involved with the Pinewood School, and the
City of Mounds View. She added they would appreciate
any help the Council could give with the funding,
and they hope to actually build the playground over
a four day pericd next spring.
The Council stated they were interested in the project
and as many as possible would attend the November 18
meeting.
Councilmember wuori stated the school district did
a survey last year, which the PTA might want to look
at, regarding the perceived needs of the community.
Ms. Bradley stated they would like to know if there
is a need for handicapped facilities at the playground,
as it is more expensive to allow for that, but they
would be willing to provide it if the need is there.
Councilmember Hankner suggested Ms. Bradley check with
both the school district and the Development Achievement
Center, as they would know what those needs are.
October 26, 1987
Page Three
9. Residents
Requests and
Comments from
the Floor
lo. Presentation of
Propcsal by
Pinewood PTA
to construct
New Playground
Facilities at
Pinewood School
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Police Chief Ramacher reviewed the items listed on 11. Approval of
the proposed consent agenda. Consent Ageuaa
Motion/Second: Quick/Hankner to approve the consent
agenda, as presented, and waive the reading of the
resolutions.
4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
City Planner Herman stated the Planning Commission
12. Consideration
has reviewed the proposed development and recommends
of Development
approval of the request. She noted that while the
Proposal,
proposal falls within the 100' buffer zone for the
Resolution ,No. _:,
wetland, the proposal itself is not in the wetland.
2255 and
She also noted the wetland map had been amended by
Development
the Council in August, for this property.
Agreement No.
87-83, TJB
Mr. Budzinski reviewed his proposal for an office
Companies, Inq.
building to be constructed at 2704 Highway 10 and
presented sketches of the proposed structure. He
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noted that it is an office building with the
appear.-nce of a home, and he feels it will be a
very attractive building and cculd be a landmark
for the City. He noted the garage in back will be
used for storing the company vehicles and equipment,
with the largest piece of equipment being their
bobcat.
Sabri Ayaz, 7751 Bona Road, questioned if the
property was within the wetland.
City Planner Herman clarified that i* is not, but
a portion is within the for 'Fer zor the wetland.
Councilmember Hankner cla' hat Mr. Budzin*xi
has not requested a variance 1..,: the wetland, and the
boundaries are not in question tonignc, :peg ware
resolved some time ago.
Mayor Links pointed out that only a portion of the
building would be within the wetland buffer area.
Motion/Second: Quick/Hankner to approve Res'_ution
No. 2255, approving and authorizing execution of
Development Agreement No. 87-83, with TJB Companies,
Inc., and waive the reading.
4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried r
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Councilmember Hankner at, .ed she has some reservations 13. Consideration
about approving this conditional use permit without of Resolution
Mr. DeGross coming in and talking to the Coeuicil. She No. 2260
pointed out questions had been raised earlier in the
evening during the public hearing by neighbors and the
Council which need to be answered.
Motion/Second: Hankner/Quick to table action on this
item un�the next regular meeting on November 9,
1987.
4 ayes 0 nays
Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve Resolution
No. 2261, approving a conditional use permit for an
oversized accessory building for Robert W. Raes,
at 7715 Eastwood Road, and waive the reading.
4 ayes 0 nays
Police Chief Ramacher read proposed Resolution
No. 2248.
Motion/Second: Hankner/Wuori to approve Resolution
/^yo. 2248, establishing policy on access to public
ocuments.
4 ayes 0 nays
Councilmember Hankner clarified that this resolution
formalizes the policy the City has been observing,
so that people are aware of it.
Motion Carried
14. Consideration
of Resolution
No. 2261
Motion Carried
15. Consideration
of Resolution
No. 2248
Motion Carried
Motion/Second: Quick/Hankner to accept the low bid 16. Award of Bid
of Lakeland Ford, fcr $36,570.34 and the low bid of for Dump Truck
Midland Equipment Company, for $17,655.00 for the and Equipment
dump truck and equipment and award the contract, with
the cost to be divided equally between general, water
and sewer funds.
4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to accept the low bid of 17. Award of Bid
Advance Printing at a cost. of $44.00 per page for for City
the City newsletter printing and award the contract. Newsletter
Printing
4 ayes 0 nays
' Motion Carried
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Police Chief Ramacher stated there was no recommenda- 18. Considerat"Oq
tion by Staff at this time. of Staff "1
for Hiring of --
Public Works
Foreman
Police Chief Ramacher reviewed the statistics of
19. 3rd Quarter
calls for service over the past three years, as well
Department Head.
as the time of day the calls are made, and the day
Reports:
of the week.
Police Chief `
Ramacher
Park Director Saarion reviewed the activities of
Park Director~ry`
the Parks, Recreation and Forestry department for
Saarion
July, August and September. She stated the Forester
is planning on meeting with the home owners that
border Silver View Lake on November 17, and will
give.�them recommendations on what the City would
like to see for landscaping. She also reported
the Forester is working on the problem:of the
trees on Pinewood Circle which appear to have
oikiwilt. The first test that was done was
negative, but the Forester will be keeping a
close eye on the trees.
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Attorney Karney had no report.
20. Report of
Attorney
Councilmember Quick had no report.
21. Reports of
Councilmembers:
Councilmember !>
Quick
Councilmember Hankner reported she had attended
Councilmember
the October 21 meeting of the Ramsey County
Hankner
League of Local Governments, which addressed the
library proposal and controversy. She stated
discussion would continue on October 29.
Councilmember Wuori had no report. Councilmember .
Wuori
Mayor Linke stated the Council had passed a Mayor Links
resolution two weeks ago honoring the Minnesota
Twins for winning the American League championship,
and he stated he would now like to honor them for
winning the World Series.
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ctioon endation for the Minnesota Twins
for winning
the 1987 World Series.
4 ayes D nays
Motion Carried
Councilmember Hankne: reported she had stopped in
at POV's last week and thought it looked yuud, and
it was quiet on the evening she was there.
Police Chief Ramacher stated they have had no problems
with it since it began operation.
Police Chief Ramacher had no report for the
Clerk/Administrator.
Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 8:21 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald F. Pauley
Clerk/Administrator
22. Report of
Clerk/
Administrator
23. Adjcuri:..ient
MEMO TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CLERK-ADMIN?3TPAT0R
DATE: OCTOBER 23, 1987
SUBJECT: NEW T. H. 10 INTERSECTION WITH COUNTY ROAD J
Attached please find a copy of the letter from Mr. Michael
Robinson from MnDOT District 9 Offices responding to the
City's request for improved traffic control at the above
referenced intersection. Mr. Robinson indicates in his
letter that two signs designating the route to 35W were
replaced that were determined to be missing, however; the
Department found that additional sign or an all -way stop was
not warranted at this time.
Shoud Council wish Staff to pursue this matter any further,
please advise and we ''11 de so.
DFP/mjs
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Minnesota
Department of Transportation
District 9
3485 Hadley Avenue North
Oakdale, Minnesota 55109
Telephone--3-79-1171
October 19, 1987 j
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Mr. Donald F. Pauley C•� ,�O��` y
Clerk -Administrator
City of Mounds View
2401 Highway 10
lloande View, Minnesota 5511'
Dear Mr. Pauley:
SUBJECT: C.S. 6243 (New T.N. 10)
At the Junction with County Road J
This intersection was investigated for the possibility of installing
an all -way stop in September of 1986. It was determined at that time
that an all -way stop was not warranted.
As a result of your letter to Ramsey County, this intersection was again
investigated in October of 1987. Two "To I35W" sign assemblies were
missing and were replaced on October 14, 1987, The present signing
should be adequate until this intersection is reconstructed.
Mn/DOT District 5 intends to let a construction project on new T.M. 10
that will include this intersection on December 18, 1987. This project
will begin in the spring of 1988 and will be completed in the fall. A
traffic signal system will be constructed at this intersection.
I trust the above answers your inquiry
Sincerely, Linson,
Michael L. R.E.
District Traffic Engineer
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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MEMO TO: MAYOR AND CITY COW
FROM: CLERK-ADMINISTRAT
DATE: OCTOBER 16, 1987
SUBJECT: E SUBURBAN S ANNUAL
AWARDS INNERANDSILLENT AUCTION
The Northwest Suburban Youth Service Bureau will be
conducting their second annual awards dinner and silent
auction on thq evening of Thursday, November 12th beginning
at 5:30 p.m. at the Shoreview Plaza Hotel.
As the City's representative on the Board of Directors for
this organization I have been requested to determine the
level of interest on the part of individual Councilmembers
with respect to attendance at this dinner. The price of the
individual ticket is $14.00 which includes the dinner,
silent auction and a program. The prograa will be to
recognize this year's recipients of the Service to Youth
Awards who are:
- William "Bill" Barnes, retired Ramsey County Deputy
Sheriff, Sargeant
- Dan Beal, member of the North Suburban Kiwanis and
retired Roseville Area Schools, teacher/adminsitrator
- Sandra Turbis, senior year student at Mounds View
Senior High School
- Tom Regleitner, retired Mounds View Public Schools
teacher and coach
It would be appreciated if you would advise me of your
interest in attending this dinner no later than November 2.
DFP/mjs
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MEMO TO: MAYOR AND CITY COON
FRCM: CLERK -ADMINISTRATOR
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DATE: OCTOBER 16, 1987
SUBJECT: LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 1988 PROPOSED
LEGISLATIVE POLICIES AND PRIORITIES
Attached to this memorandum please find a copy of the League
of Minnesota Cities Proposed 1988 Legislative Policies and
Priorities. The League will be holding their annual meeting
for adoption of these proposed policies and priorities on
Wednesday, November 18th and it is my intention to attend
this meeting to vote on behalf of the City of Mounds View.
Prior to this meeting, I would request that the Council
review this document• and provide me with any comments you
might have with respect to individual policies or priorities
established for those policies. I have reviewed the :r4
document and not found any of them to be objectionable based
on my individual viewpoint, however, you might as a group or
Individually wish to object or request amendment of any of
these proposed policies.
Your direction in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
DFP/mjs
Attachment:
Foreword
one of the most important purposes of the League of Minnesota Cities is to
serve as a vehicle through which cities can define common problems and develop
policies and proposals to solve them.
To accomplish this purpose, the League has a three -step process:
First, legislative study committees of city officials study the issues and
propose policies to address issues. They assign priorities according to
importance.
Second, the Leagues Legislative Comittee reviews the policies and
priorities and makes any changes the comittee members deem necessary. The
Legislative Committee consists of the LMC Board of Directors and the chairs of
the legislative study committees.
Third, representatives of all member cities meet at the annual Policy
Adoption Meeting tc adopt the policies. Amendments to the policies are possible
with a two-thirds majority of those voting on the issue.
The policy statements and legislative proposals in this publication are the
result of that process. They provide the LMC Board of Directors and staff with
guidance when testifying before legislative committees and tat-iug other actions
with legislative or policy implications.
Priority designation of the policy is in parentheses at the end of the
po!title. The study committees developed the priorities and the Leg'-sla:ive
Co .ttee reviewed them and, in some cases, modified them.
The priorities give additional guidance to the LMC Board and staff in
implementing the League's legislative program.
"A" priority indicates a major issue, where the League would introduce
legislation or would work actively with other groups to seek new laws and
regulations.
"B" priority indicates items that are important to cities but whore the
League would probably spend substantially less time unless the Legislature or
other groups mounted a major effort to which LMC had to respond. While the
League might initiate legislation on B priority items, these would be relatively
non -controversial items, or those where most of the research has already been
completed.
"C" priority indicates items where the League would respond only when other
groups wise the issue.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Foreword ..............................
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Committee Members ........................................
Development Strategies
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DS-1. Tax increment Financing (A) .... ........ .........
3
DS-2. Economic Development Authorities (A) ..............
4
DS-3. Community' Development Principles (B) ..............
5
DS-4. Development Financing (B) •••-••••••••• " " "
6
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DS-5. Municipal Service Districts (B) ...................
6
DS-6. Housing (B) ........ ......... ....................
7
DS-7. Economic Development Funds (B) .. ...... ..........
DS-G. Tax-exempt Status of Land Held by Cities for
7
Development (C) •" .
DS-9. Small Cities Community Development Block Grant
8
Program (C) ........................
Elections and Ethics
13
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EE-1. Uniform Loral Government Electiari Da (II)
13
EE-2. Campaign and Finance Disclosure (B) i......... ...•
14
EE-3. Voting Equipment (B) ..............................
EE-4. Election Day Registration and Administrative
14
Improvements (3) ..
Interest/Incompatibility of Office (B)
EF.-5. Conflicts of
15
EE-6. Recall of Local Elected Officials (B) ...........•.
1
EE-7. Initiative and Referendum (B) ....................•
16
EE-8. Mail -in Balloting (B) ..........................•
16
EE-9. optional Poll Hours (C) ...........................
17
EE-10. City Election Campaigns (C) .......................
General Le islation and Personnel
21
r,LP-1. Veterans' Preference (A) .. ..... ......... ... ..
(A)
GLP-2. Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations
22
Act (A) .......................................
23
GLP-3. Opel, Meetings (B) ......... ... .................
23
GLP-4. Tort Liability and Insurance (B) ................•
24
GLP-5. Mandates (B) ............... ........ ... ......
Managers (B)
25
GLP-6. Purchasing Authority of Plan B ......
25
GE-7. Go'vernment Training Service Finding (B) ..........
GLP-8. Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
Benefits, Financing, and Administration (B)
26
GLP-9. Local Government Pay Equity Act (B) .... ... •••••
27
28
GLP-10. Time And Distance Residency Requirements (B) .....
29
GLP-11. One Class of Beer/Wine In Grocery Stores (3) •••••
29
GLP-12. Firefighter Certification (B) ....................
30
GLP-13. Military Leaves (B) ..............................
30
GLP-14. Workers' Compensation (C) .............. ... .....
30
GLP-15. Modifications to the State Building Code (C) .....
31
GLP-16. Social Investing (C) ..... ... ...................
31
GLP-17. Emergency Medical Services (C) .................
31
GLP-18. Towing of Abandoned Vehicles (C) .................
32
GLP-19. Joint Powers Act (C) .............................
32
GLP-20. Cable Communications (C) ..... ... ..............•
33
u^LP-21. State Licensing of Contractors (C) ...............
Land Use Energy Environment and Transportation
37
LUEET-1• Wastewater Treatment (A) ..•.. •• ... ...
38
LUEET-2.
Land Use, Planning, and Annexatiun (A) ••.......
40
LUEET-3.
Transportation (A) ..... ...........•..
Management (B) ......•
43
LUEET-4.
Solid and Hazardous Waste
Management
(B) ........
45
LUEET-5.
Ground and Surface Water
Hazardous Materials
(B)
4
LUEET-6.
Pesticides and Other
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47
LUEET-7.
Eminent Domain Law (C) ................
47
LUEET-8.
Energy Conservation (C) .................. ......
Revenue Soup ..
51
RS-1•
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Property Tax Reform (A) .•53
State Funding to Cities (A)
RS-2.
Local Government Aid and
55
Rc-3.
Elimination of Levy Limits (A) ... ......... ..•
Tax Extension (A)••
56
RS-4.
Sales and Motor Vehicle Excise .
56 -
RS-5.
State Administrative Costs (a) ••....
57
RS-6.
Stability of State Revenues (B) ..................
58
RS-7.
Sales Ratio Issues (B) ..•.••••• .••.• .•••••••••••.
58
RS-8.
Equipment Financing (B) •••••. '
Municipal Bonds and Special
P.S-9.
Interest Limits on
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Assessment Financing (C) ............•.....'
59
RS-10.
License Fees (C) ........... •................••..
Taxation (C) ........ ...••..
60
RS-11.
Railroad and Telephone
60
RS-12.
Tax -Exempt Property (C) .............•..........•
61
RS-13.
Local Option Taxes .. ....... ..................•
Reporting .........
61
RS-14.
State Audits and city Financial
Requirements (C)
Federal legislative
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65
FL-1.
Federal Tax Policy Modifications .......... .
66
FL-2.
Homelessness ........ ........ .... .....•. •.•....
Requirements .......
67
FL-3.
Extension of Medicare Coverage
68
FL-4.
Mandates ....................................
68
FL-5.
Rural Development Priorities ......................
69
FL-6.
Underground Storage Tank. Regulations .....::::::::
70
FL-7.
Pipeline Safety ...........................
70
FL-8.
Clean Air Act Compliance ............ •.........
7272
FL-9.
Essential Airline Service .........................
FL-10.
Cable Television Regulation Issues ...........
74
FL-11.
Regulation of Incinerator Emissions ...............
75
FL-12.
Stormwater Permits .. ........ .........
Judges
75
FL-13.
Immigration Forms for Election .............
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FL-14.
Low- and Moderate -Income HousiAg .............
Legislative policies doe :-±- have priorities
listed
(The Federal
because they not prioritized.)
LMC LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Development Strategies
Mary Anderson, Mayor, Golden Valley -- Chair
Stephen Townley, City Administrator, Madison -- Vice Chair
Clark Arneacn, Economic Development Director, Chaska
Chuck Canfield, Councilmember, Rochester
Jerry Carrier, City Administrator, Lexington
Dave Childs, City Manager, St. Anthony
John Fitzgerald, Councilmember, Prior Lake
John Frohrip, Community Development Director, Sauk Rapids
Andrea Hart, Assistant Legislative Liaison, Minneapolis
A.J. Johnson, City Manager, Montevideo
Dennis Kraft, Economic Development Director, Shakopee
Mark Lenz; City Administrator, Mahtomedi
Rick Lewis, Assistant Administrator, Cottage Grove -Y
Diane Lynch, Intergovmental Relations, St. Paul
Robert Museus, Clerk Administrator, Rushford
Rick Mussett, Community Development Director, Bloomington _
Bruce Peterson, Community Development Director, Willmar
Neil Ruddy, City Administrator, Redwood Falls
Jim Salk, Councilmember, St. Cloud
David Thompson, Councilmember, Golden Valley
Ken Tischart, Mayor, Red Lake Falls
Kurt Ulrich, Community Development Director, Champlin
David Unmacht, City Manager, Prior Lake
Craig Waldron, Economic Development Director, Roseville
Dennis Welsch, Planning Director, White Bear Lake'
Elections and Ethics
Larry Bakken, Councilmember, Golden Valley -- Chair
Carol Carlsor, Di'. of Administrative Services, New Hope -- Vice Chair
Karen Anderson, " incilmember, Minnetonka
Gary Bastian, Cou..cilmember, Maplewood
Dana Bright, Councilmember, New Brighton
Rob Gras,lin, City Clerk, St. Cloud
Carole Grimm, City Clerk, Rochester
Dixie Johnson, Councilmember, Detroit Lakes
Evelyn Kjos, City Clerk, Burnsville
David Mack, Clerk Treasurer, East Grand Forks
Betty McCollum, Councilmember, North St. Paul
Joyce Mercil, Director of Elections, Minneapolis
Mary Mueller, City Clerk, Apple Valley
Elaine Niehoff, Councilmember, Melrose
Doris Nivala, Clerk Treasurer, Ham Lake
Steve North, Assistant City Manager, Roseville
Al Olson, City Clerk, St. Paul
Marty Pinkey, Councilmember, Moorhead
Ruth Rasmussen, Councilmember, Austin
Joanne Student, Council Secretary, Columbia Heights
Evelyn Woulfe, City Clerk, Bloomington
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pp LMC LEGISLTATIVE POL%Y COMMITTEE MEMBERS (cort'd)
r'.h)General Legislation and Personnel
Pete Stolley, City Administrator, Northfield -- Chair
Joanell Dyrstad, Mayor, Red Wing -- Vice Chair
Richard Abraham, City Administrator, Lake City
Linda Barton, City Manager, Burnsville
Dennis Bible, Director of Labor Relations, Minneapolis
Lynn Boland, Personnel Director, Apple Valley
Pat Bonniwell, Administrator -Clerk -Treasurer, Dassel
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager, Plymouth
Ralph Campbell, Cable Administrator, Minneapolis
Richard Carlquist, Police Chief, Plymouth
Michael Casper, Clerk Treasurer, Breckenridge
John Christenson, Mayor, Good Thunder
Wayne Courtney, Mayor, Edina
Dan Donahue, City Manager, New Hope
Jerry Dulgar, City Manager, Anoka
Briar, Holzer, Fire Chief, Burnsville
Bill Joynes, City Manager, Golden Valley
Melvin Kilbo, Chief of Police, Orono
Gary Klaphapke, City Administrator, Fairmont
Scott Larson, Clerk Administrator, Cambridge
Larry Lee, Assistant City Manager, Bloomington
Orville Mertz, Fire Chief, Rochester
Kent Michaelson, Personnel Director, Bloomington
Ron Moorse, Administrative Assistant, Roseville
Robert Norton, General Services Director, Winona
John Peterson, Councilmember, Lindstrom
David Pokorney, City Administrator, Chaska
Robert Schoefer, City .administrator, Tnver Grove Heights
Ryan Schroeder, Assistant City Manager, Robbinsdale
Norm Schroeder, City Administrator, Staples
Robert L'wai erg, City Administrator, Renville
William Thou.yson, Fire Chief, Coon Rapids
Robert Woefel, Councilmember, Redwood Falls
Betty Zachnann, Clerk Treasurer, Winsted
Land Use, Energy, Environment and Transport
Brian Gramentz, City Administrator, Winsted --
Jim Andre, City Manager, Roseville
Bill Barnhart, Local Liaison, Minneapolis
Gary Ferg, city Planner, Brooklyn Park
Frank Furlan, Mayor, Chisholm
Jim Genellie, Administrative Assistant, Hopkins
Joseph Grillo, Community Development Director,
Mark Grimes, Planning Director, Golden Valley
Gary Hale, City Administrator, Biwabik
Tom Hallorah, Building Official, Rochester
Dayle Johnson, Mayor, Battle Lake
Neil JohnsonP bli
Chair
Blaine
, u c Works Director, Brooklyn Park
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LMC LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERS (cont'd) C
Lilias Jones, Clerk, Wolverton
Roger Knutson, City Attorney, Lakeville
Russ Langseth, Public Works Director, Bloomington
Dean biassett, Council Administrator, Red Wing Hopkins
Steven Mielke, CCouncilmember, Thief River lity Development tFalls
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Kenneth Murphy,
Bruce Neison, Executive Director, ALASD, Alexandria
Steven Schwanke, City Planner, Eagan
Blair Tremere, Planning Director, Plymouth
ouncilmember, south St. Paul
Kati:�.ine Trummer, C
Revenue Sources
Duane Knutson, Mayor, Fertile -- Chair _ Vice Chair
Liz Witt, Councilmember, Mendota Heights -
Duke Addick,-, Legislative Liaison, Minneapolis
Leslie Anderson, Finance Director, Burnsville
John Anderson, City Man.;ger, Shakopee
Don Ashworth, City Manager, Chanhassen
Bill Bassett, City Manager, Mankato ..
Mary Lou Beckman, Mayor, Lake City .,
Bill Bentfield, Mayor, Sauk Rapids
Ed Burrell, Roseville
John Craig, Mayor, Grand Rapids Park
Charles Dar_h, Director of Intergove
Relations, Brooklyn
Walter Fehst, City Manager,
Steve Hard, Councilmember, FaSleey on Heights
Harry Hornbrook, Mays: Cloud
Sam Houston, Mayor,
Barbara Irvine, Councilmember, Hanover Robert Johnson, City Administrator, Montgomery
Richard Johnson, City Manager, Blaine
Darrel Johnson, Finance Director, Winona
Mary Ellen Kellen, Councilmember, Adrian
Diane Lynch, Intergovernmental Relations, St. Paul
Tim Madigan, City Manager,
ca
Dean Nyquist, Mayor, Brooklyn Center
Lyle Olson, Staff Services Director, Bloomington
Steve Perkins, City Administrator, Luverne
Craig Rapp, City Manager, Hopkins
Al Ringsmuth, Mayor, Waite Park
Mark Sauter, Councilmember, Waconia
Hank sinda, City Manager, New Brighton
Shirley Slater, Clerk Treasurer, Dayton
Roy Trullinger, Clerk Treasurer, St. James
Dan Vogt, City Administrator, Shorewood
Richard Waataja, Clerk Treasurer, Cook
James Willis, City Manager, Plymouth
LMC LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEL MEMBERS (cont'd)
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Federal Legislative
Steve Cramer, Councilmember, Minneapolis -- Chair
Vice Chair
Pete Solinger, Councilmember, Rochester --
Cynthia Albright, Councilmember, Duluth
Jim Krautkremer, Mayor, Brooklyn Park
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William Gill, Mayor, Northfield
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Millie MacLeod, Councilmember, Moorhead
Carl Meissner, City Administrator, Cottage Grove
Bruce Nawrocki, Mayor, Columbia Heights
Neil Peterson, Councilnember, Bloomington
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Clarence Ranallo, Councilmember, St. Anthony
Jim Scheibel, Councilmember, St. Paul
Betty Sindt, Councilmember, Lakeville
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league of minnesota cities
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
POLICY
DS-1. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DS-2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES
DS-3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES
DS-4. DEVELOPMENT FINANCING
DS-5. MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICTS
DS-6. HOUSING
DS-7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT r-UNDS
DS-8. TAX—EXEMPT STATUS OF LAND HELD BY CITIES FOR
DEVELOPMENT
PRIORITY
A
A a
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B
B
B
B
C
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DEVELDPNENT STRATEGIES
DS-1. Tax Increment Financing (A)
Cities have the responsibility for the physical conditions and the
development of the state's urbanized land. Tax inurement finance is
virtually the only tool available to cities for positive intervention
to arrest the spread of blight and slums and encourage sound economic
development. Moreover, since cities have the responsibility for
preserving and maintaining the state's physical development, cities
must have the authority for discharging that responsibility. TIF is
indispensable to cities in order to exacute that responsibility.
Tax increment finance has permitted cities to plan and carry out
housing, and economic development projects on their own initiative. It
represents
the most feasible and effective legal strategy which is
currently available to cities to preserve and in -trove their physical
and economic environment.
In view of the dramatic reductions in federal assistance for
development and housing, tax increment finance remains one of the few
options available for cities to p::.aJte growth anI development in their
cities.
The League opposes volume limits or penalties for municipal use of tax
increment finance. Should the legislature decide that particular tax
increment finance practices should be modified, those practices should
be dialt with through specific proposals rather than the establishment
of a volume limitation. The Leagne also opposes the granting of a
project veto to other taxing jurisdictions.
DS-2. Economic Development Authorities (A)
The League believes that it is unfair and unreasonable to grant
greater authority and power to some cities in the economic
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DS-2 Economic Development Principles (A) (cont'd)
development field and requests the following legislative charges
accordingly:
1. Authorize all cities to designate economic development areas
anywhere within their jurisdiction, not as present law provides,
requiring that economic development areas be contiguous and meet ti+e
tax increment finance redevelopment/blighted area test.
2. Authorize the issuance of debt with respect to project activities
within economic development districts without a referendum.
3. Authorize a separate levy of .75 mills for economic development
purposes.
4. Authorize the economic development authority to build buildings cr
structures on land owned by the authority.
DS-3. Community Development Principles (B)
The State of Minnesota enacted major initiatives in the economic devel-
opment field during the 1987 session of the Legislature. The State
created a Greater Minnesota Corporation, expanded the authority of the
Community Development Division of the Department of Trade and Economic
Development, and provided significant new f._:idibg for these aw vibes.
The legislation establishing these initiatives provides great flexi-
bility to the state in implementing these new and expanded programs.
The state faces many choices in bringing the programs into operation.
The cities of Minnesota urge the legislature and the governor to
recognize city gov-rnments as the foundati. ' -: economic development,
and establish a partnership with cities in cne mutual objective of
improving and encouraging economic activities in Minnesota.
we believe that cities should have representation on the board of
directors of the Greater Minnesota Corporation. We also believe that
the Department of Trade and Economic Development should establish a
con.^.tttee of elected city officials to review local project proposals
and advise the Department on the appropriate participation by cities
with the Department in economic development programs.
Minnesota cities have traditionally been responsible for their own
economic growth. During the 160s and 170s, cities promoted development
through the use of industrial revenue bonds, tax increment financing,
and housing (or mortgage revenue) bonds. Substantial federal grant
programs supplemented local resources. The economic realities of the
1980s require even greater efforts by cities in community and economic
development. As federal assistance disappears, cities are forced to
become more creative in the use and leveraging of available resources.
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A DS-3. Community Development Principles (B) (cont'd)
Community and economic development .legislation should respond to the
following concerns:
1. Protection of cities' ability to finance capital improvements;
2. Management of economic growth to maximize cities' existing capital
investment;
3. Revitalization of cities reversing the trend of dispersion of
population and economic activity;
4. Recognition and allowance for the great differences between cities,
regarding their stages of growth and development, demographics, and
types of economic activity within and adjacent to their borders; and
5. The legislature should enable the Small Business Finance Agency to
package projects which are approved by local city councils into larger
industrial revenue bonds.
DS-4. Development Financing (B)
The League supports the continued use of industrial development bonds
and other tax-exempt instruments as development tools.
The following principles should apply to the allocation of tax-exempt
development authority:
1. A maxii,m of Minnesota tax-exempt development allocation authority
being retained by municipalities;
2. The maintenance of local discretion and flexibility in development
decisions; and
3. The minimization of state control of local development decisions.
Tax-exempt financing allows cities to undertake a diverse range of
activities to prevent economic deterioration, to attract new
businesses and jobs, to retain existing businesses and jobs, and to
maintain and strengthen the local tax base.
Pending federal tax legislation would substantially change the
applicability of tax-exempt development financing. Should the state
become involved in designing a new system appropriating tax-exempt
bond authority to cities, the League recommends that the above three
principles apply, in general, and that the League be centrally
involved with the governor and the Legislature in fashioning an
equitable system.
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DS-5. Municipal Service Districts (B)
Recent court decisions concerning special assessments have made it
more difficult for cities to use special assessments to finance
public services and improvements. The Minnesota Supreme Court has
interpreted the state Constitution to require not only that a special
assessment project "specially benefit" affected parcels of property,
but also that the city be able to prove that the market value of a
property will increase in direct relation to the amount of the
special assessment applied to that property.
This interpretation has ^reated particular problems for several
important city functions. First, it is more difficult to assess all
(or even part) of a capital improvement project to repair or replace,
as opposed to newly built improvements. this hinders cities from
meeting the widely recognized need for maintenance of the existing
public infrastructure.
Second, cities' ability to finance annual operating and maintenance
costs of some services to property through the use of special service l_�,
charges is either unclear or non-existent under current laic.
The only current financing alternative to special assessments or
service charges is the general property tax. But it may not be
desirable to use the general property tax to finance s me capital or
operating expenses. For example, if a road is used almost exclusively
by people living in one corner of a city, it may be bad public policy
to require the cost of replacing that road to L. borne by all the
property in the city. This is especially true if the property in the
rest of the city has already been assessed for similar improvements.
or, if the central business district or mall of a city benefits from
.nore frequent snowplowing or street cleaning, better lighting, etc.
it may not be good policy to have all the city taxpayers share in
those expenses.
DS-6. Housing (B)
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Federal tax reform legislation as well as substantial cuts n
housing programs have dealt a severe blow to many cities' housing
efforts. State legislation preserving.existing tools such as tax exempt
finance, interest rate write down, and taxable options in tax increment
and revenue bonding are more important than ever.
In addition, new state legislation providing cities with new resources
must be considered. The Urban Revitalizction Action Program is an
example of the new city/state partnership in housing that has a
state-wide potential. Cities recognize that incentives for the
construction and rehabilitation of housing form a vital part of city
redevelopment efforts aria serve the housing needs of its citizens,
especially those of low and moderate incomes.
The'League also supports new legislation w:,ich includes specialized
opportunities for small communities to participate in state housing and
development programs.
The League, in general, supports amendments to Chapter 462C, necessary
to further assist cities in using housing revenue bond programs, both
as a redevelopment tool and as a way to provide housing for lowand
moderate -income households.
As for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) program, funds
should be targeted to cities in a manner consistent with local plans
and programs. The MHFA should continue to improve its procedure whereby
representatives of a diverse group of cities, chosen in consultation
with the League, can participate in targeting funds to cities.
DS-7. Economic Develo ment Funds B
Recently, cities have sought special legislation to establish special
funds intended to be used to promote economic growth within their
communities. These "capital seed funds" are financed either through
general fund monies or general obligation bond proceeds. Cities have
used them for the purposes of making grants, loans, and other
development activities.
DS 8 Tax Exempt Status of Land Held by Cities for Development (C)
Up until recently, almost all property owned by political subdivisions
was granted tax-exempt status. In 1979, the Legislature changed the law
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to
ur oses would periodof
and therefore tax-exempt for a maximum P rovidinq
for later resale for economic development p
a public purpose, the legislature revised the statuie, P
three years. In 1984, eriod of eight years in most situations the property
status for a p period in years if the property
tax-exempt" under
granting classified as "blighted land
an exemptionro°rams orlisited p
is held for housing programs err
state law. or other
rovi[es that the Property will be taxable if the Prof
ment purposes, and building and if
The acquired
law P acquisition of the property,
is acquired for economic develop or improvements
improvements are constructed after ce cor oration, or
the floor space of the buildings P
more than one-half of by a private indiviauPrivate individual,
available foriseleased to,se to or uoe otherwise used by,
other entity Y
corporation, or other entity.
e in economic development activities, as
The overall intent of the statute is to create an incentive for
the property back onto the tax rolls.
political subdivisions to engage process of
well as to promote moving ecognize that the p i or building
Unfortunately, it does not fully."growth, rehabilitat_ng,
developing industrial and economic
erid of time._
housing may extend over a long p
The uncertainty caused by the vagents and
ue discprovourageon 5nCities from being
proper discourages orations,
leasing of one-half of the prop local development Corp
as much control as possible over tselective oascto the
active in establishing and maintaining
from retaining lanning process, and from being
development andment which may occur in the city.
type of develop property back on the tax rolls as
et gue provision
Cities Nave every incentive to g P ue recommends that the
soon as possible. Therefore, the of i
concerning one-half installation of improvements it on to 3 tax-exempt
at the
very least clarified, and thaw the eight -year limit on tax-exempt
status be removed.
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program viable communities
es
which encourages ciL•ies to develop
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DS-9. Community Development Block Grant Program (C)
docent housing and suitable living environments and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for purposes of iowand moderate -income, in
compliance with congressional intent. The state should maintain the
CDBG program balance between cities' economic development needs and the
needs of ain maximum
flexibilitrwinddetermining nhow etoecarry out iCDBGes hprould togramobjectives.
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ELECTIONS AND ETHICS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
PRIORITY
POLICY
EE-1.
Uniform Local Government Election Day
B
EE-2.
Campaign and Finance Disclosure
B
BE-3.
Voting Equipment
B
EE-4.
Election Day Registration and Administrative
B
Improvements
EE-5.
Conflicts of interest/Incompatibility of office
B
EE-6.
Recall of Local Elected Officials
B
(� EE-7.
Initiative and Referendum
B
B
EE-8.
Mail -in Balloting
EE-9.
Optional Poll Hours
C
BE-1P.
City Election Cam. Agns
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ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
EE-1. Uniform Local Government Election Day (B)
The League opposes the designation of a uniform local government
election day.
Home rule charter cities currently have zhe authority, through their -
charters, to designate when they want to hold their local elections.
Statutory cities may establish either an odd or even year November
election date.
Decisions affecting only local units of government should be made at
the local level unless an overriding state interest can be
demonstrated. The League believes that there is no statewide
necessity to provide for a uniform local government election day.
However, if the Legislature enacts a uniform local government
election day, the following features must be included:
1. Home rule charter cities should retain the option of setting their
own election date;
2. Municipal primary elections should continue to be optional;
3. All direct costs of state -mandated changes and additions to
present city election duties shu..ld be paid by the state;
4. Decisions to comb°na school district elections and municipal
elections should remain with local cities and school districts; and
5. Statutory cities should retain the option of choosing the odd or
even year for their elections
EE-2. Campaign and Finance Disclosure B
1. Distinctions between types of campaign committees and reporting
requirements should be eliminated.
2. The League opposes any state -mandated requirement of candidates
for city office to file statements of economic interest.
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3. The League supports the current laws requiring reporting of
campaign expenditures in cities over 20,000 population. The League
opposes the requirement for smaller cities.
4. To the extent permitted by the state and federal Constitutions,
individuals who actively seek to influence the nomination, election,
or defeat of a candidate or ballot question through the expenditure
of their personal funds, or funds they solicit, should be required to
ma's_a reports to the same extent as corporations, associations, or
persons working together.
S. Write-in candidates should be required to report campaign
expenditures in the same manner as other candidates.
6. The League opposes campaign contribution limits for municipal
elections.
EE-3. Voting Equipment (B)
suit
Cities' investment in voting equipment should be protected.
Certification of equipment should be thorough and provide an
assurance to cities that the equipment will be usable for a long
period of time.
The League opposes state -mandated changes to election law that are of
no benefit to city elections, makes equipment obsolete, costly to
retrofit, or difficult to administer.
EE-4. Election Day Registration and Administrative Improvements (B)
The
The following steps would improve the current system:
1. Election day registration avid voting should be permitted, but not
mandated, to lake place in adjacent rooms;
2. Require public entitie- to make available usable, adequate and
appropriate facilities for polling places. Polling places should be
subject to the approval of the election administrator;
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EE-4. Election Day Registration (B) (cont'd)
3. Certain penalties for election day infractions are so severe that
they constitute a barrier to effective enforcement of the law. The
League recommends that the laws be reviewed and modified where
necessary so that the laws can be effectively enforced;
4. Permitting election judges to sign ballots prior to sending out
ab_cntee ballots;
S. Write-in candidates with less than five percent of the total vote
cast would need not be listed on election returns; and
6. The League supports clarification of absentee voting ballot
requirements to assure that all ballots are available according to
statutory requirements.
EE-5. Conflict of Interest/Incompatibility of Offices (B)
City officials work hard at maintaining the public's trust and
confidence. Avoiding conflict of interest is critical to the public's
perception of good government.
Because of the importance of conflict of interest, city officials want
time to study this issue in order to offer their recommendations to
the legislature during thnext session.
EE-6. Recall of Local Elected Officials ;B)
The League opposes state -mandated recall of city elected official3.
Extending recall to all local governments is inappropriate and
unnecessary because: 1) it is of limited usefulness under the ,?
Constitution; 2) It is already available to any city whose citizens
want to have recall provisions in the charter; and 3) existing
statutes providing that an office is vacated when tae office holder is
convicted of a serious crime serves much the same purpose.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has bald that recall is a form of removal
from office. Since the Minnesota Constitution provides that officers
can be removed only for malfeasance or non-feasance, recall can
therefore only be used in those instances. All cities have the option
of adopting a charter, and including recall provisions in their
charter. About one half of the charter cities have done so. Because of
the constitutional restrictions, however, recall is very se'.dom used.
Fur::her, where elected officials have been convicted of serious
wrong -doing while in office, cities have been successful in declaring
the office to be vacant under M.S. 351.02.
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EE-7 Initiative and Referendum (B)
ve
The current system clearly works. where the citizens want initiative
and/or referendum, they can provide for it and can tailor it to their
needs. The legislature should not take it upon itself to impose
initiative and referendum on cities where voters have not chosen to
do so.'Nor should the legislature force cities which already have
adopted initiative and referendum to conform to a single procedure
which may not suit the individual city's particular needs and tha
desires of its citizens.
Initiative and referendum are already available to any city whose
citizens desire those powers. Voters of any city can choose to adopt
a charter and to include in that charter provisions for initiative
and referendum.
of Minnesota's 855 cities, 108 have adopted charters. About
two-thirds of those charters provide for initiative and referendum.
Those charters also vary in the procedures specified. For example,
how many voters must sign a petition in order to force an initiative
or referendum on an ordinance.
EE-8. Mail -in Balloting (B)
Mail -in balloting has been successfully conducted in several states
and experimental mail -in elections have been successful in Minnesota.
The all -mail balloting has shown an increased voter p_.rticipation as
well as cost savings.
The legislature is encouraged to make the mail -in balloting process
available for special, non -candidate elections for municipal and
school district elections.
The League encourages the legislature not to extend mail elections to
candidates. In addition, we encourage rules to include safeguards for
secrecy, simplicity, and provisions for voters to return their
ballots either by mail or in person to the election office.
EE-9 Optional Poll Hours (C)
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EE-9 optional Poll Hours (C) (cont'd).
Prior to 1983, cities under 1,000 population located outside the
metropolitan area could, by resolution, fix the poll hours no later
than 9:00 a.m. for a state general election and no later than 5:00
p.m. for a state primary. This flexibility would reduce costs to very
small cities.
The League also supports lecislation for municipalities to set their
polling hours by referendum.
EE-10. City Election Camp�.i.gns (C)
or deductions ror
Candidates should be encouraged to seek broader backing from
constituents. Extending income tax credits or permitting deductions
by using criteria for state deductions should be permitted for city
election campaigns.
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GENERAL LEGISLATION AND PERSONNEL
POLICY
PRIORITY
GLP-1.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
A
GLP-2.
MINNESOTA PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT LABOR RELATIONS ACT
A
GLP-3.
OPEN MEETINGS
B
GLP-4.
TORT LLABILITY AND INSURANCE
B
GLP-5.
MANDATES
B
GLP-6.
PURCHASING AUTHORITY OF PLAN B MANAGERS
B
GLP-7.
GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE FUNDING
B
GLP-S.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (PERA)
BENEFITS, FINANCING, AND ADMINISTRATION
B
'
GLP-9.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PAY EQUITY ACT
B
GLP-10.
TIME AND DISTANCE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
B
GLP-11.
ONE CLASS OF BEER/WINE IN GROCERY STORES
B
GLP-12.
FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION
B
GLP-13.
MILITARY LEAVES
B
GLP-14.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
C
GLP-15.
MODIFICATIONS TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
C
GLP-16.
SOCIAL INVESTING
C
GLP-17.
EMFRGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
C
GLP-16.
TOWING OF ABA';CONED VEHICLES
C
GLP-19.
JOINT POWERS ACT
C
GLP-20.
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
C
GLP-21.
STATE LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS
C
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GLP-1. Veterans' Preference (A)
Current statutes entitle a veteran to at least two different hearing
procedures to challenge any disciplinary action, This is not only
grossly inefficient but may also be unworkable, since the standards
for court review of the decisions of veterans' preference boards and
grievance arbitrators vary significantly.
The Minnesota Supreme Court, in a recent decision, also has indicated
to the legislature that these statutes need to be amended. The law
d re and
should provide for a selection of a single hearing proce u
ent ending the hearing when
eliminate any requirement for salary pa ym , p
the veteran does not request a hearing within 10 days or when an -
impartial hearing body determines that the dismissal was for just
cause.
Currently an employee has 60 days from the date of the employer's
notice of discipline or dismissal to request a hearing. if a
hearing is requested, there are no time lines for holding hearings or
rendering decisions.
under i
tc- nation docirinn can. and has,
[his cuiifi�� �Yzta,,,
taken more than a year, during which the employee receives full pay
and benefits. The result is extremely costly to cities, particularly
small cities, which often must hire replaLament workers for this
period. The League's proposal to provide a more expedited process
would not infringe on the employee's right to a hearing, but would
ensure a more efficient and cost-effective procedure.
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GLP-2. Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations Act (PELRA) (A)
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Cities in Minnesota are very diverse in their public employnent
practices. Their ability to deal with employee strikes also varies
greatly. The history of bargaining in the public sector has indicated
that if properly prepared for, even strikes by "essential employees"
may not unduly threaten public health and safety. In contrast, the
prohibition of the right to strike has forced undue reliance on
arbitration, which usually has resulted in large compensation awards
to essential employees. For these reasons, the League recommends that legislation'be enacted
that gives public employers the option of either requesting
arbitration within a specific time or allowing essential empluyees to
legally strike. Further, the League opposes any other employee
groups to be defined as essential employees.
than 100 days in a calendar year.
The 1983 Legislature reduced the time period that part-time employees
must be employed before they are considered employees covered by
PURA. This has resulted in higher wages for some part-time employees
and more significantly, has resulted in cities hiring fewer part-time®
employees. Additionally, mpnv employees who view their work as
temporary or transitory in nature, have been asked to pay their fair
share of union dues, even though the- :eive no benefit from union
membership.
Experience with the law over the last two years has indicated general
dissatisfaction with the law by every affected party except unions
representing primarily full-time employees.
Supervisors of public employees should have their management role
acknowledged, and continue to have their status limitad so they may
meet and confer. in iju d'v eii `s r4lould zupc 'incrj ccn; 4.a_-. 4_1
employees be represented by an employee organization which represents
the employees they supervise. Further limitation of the definition of
supervisory personnel would mean that in cities, except city manager
cities, no employees could be considered to be supervisory employees
for purposes of PELRA.
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