HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.02.16 RESO 1982-1RESOLUTION 1982-1
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Clerks and Finance Officers have developed a standard
records retention schedule for records common to most Minnesota municipalities
which has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Administration, the
Minnesota Historical Society, the Minnesota State Auditor, and the Minnesota
Attorney General; and
WHEREAS, M.S. 138.163 reads as follows:
"It is the policy of the legislature that the disposal and preservation
of public records be controlled exclusively by Chapter 138 and by
Laws 1971, Chapter 529, thus, no prior, special or genral statute shall
be construed to authorize or prevent the disposal of public records at
a time or in a manner different than prescribed by such chapter or by
Laws 1971, Chapter 529, and no general or special statute enacted sub-
sequent to Laws 1971, Chapter 529 shall be construed to authorize or
prevent the disposal of public records at a time or in a manner
different than prescribed in this chapter or in Laws 1971, Chapter 529,
unless it expressly exempts such records from the provisions of such
chapter and Laws 1971, Chapter 529 by specific reference to this
section."; and
WHEREAS, the classification of records as herein described are included in
the above mentioned Records Retention Schedule;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hugo City Council does hereby adopt
the approved records retention schedule as follows:
ADMINISTRATION
Affidavits of Publication (Of General Nature) Permanent
Agenda Packet Permanent
Agendas 1 Year
Annexation Records - Petitions, Correspondence
Affidavits of Publication, Ordinances and Public
Hearings Permanent
Annual Reports 7 Years
Application to Vacate Public Right -of -Ways Permanent
Articles of Incorporation Permanent
Attorney's Opinions Permanent
Bids and Quotes Tabulations 10 Years
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RESOLUTION 1982-1
Bills of Sale
6 Years
Census Reports
Permanent
Certificate of Incorporation
Permanent
Complaints - General, Service, Maintenance,
3 Years After
Repair, etc.
Action Completed
Copyrights (Until Superseded)
Permanent
Department Reports
Monthly
5 Years
Semi -Annual
5 Years
Annual Summary
Permanent
Federal Agencies - Correspondence, Reports Submitted
Subject to Federal
or Received
Requirements
General Correspondence
1 Year
Historical Data/Photographs
Permanent
Incorporation Records
Permanent
Index to Files
Same Retention as File
Lawsuits
7 Years After Settlement
Legal Opinions and Records
Permanent
Liens
10 Years after Expiration
Maintenance Records
Building
Length of Ownership + 6 Years
Vehicles
Length of Ownership + After Audit
Equipment
Length of Ownership + After Audit
Memorandums
2 Years
Minutes - Council, Special Boards, Committees and
Commissions
Permanent
Notice of Meetings
5 Years
Oath of Office - Elected or Appointed
7 Years After Termination or
Retirement
Ordinances (Proposed but Not Adopted)
2 Years
Ordinances and Resolutions Signed (Originals) -
Affidavit of Publication
Permanent
Organization Charts
Permanent
Petitions
5 Years
Press Releases
1 Year
Proclamations
1 Year after Recorded in Minutes
Public Hearing Records (Of General Nature)
2 Years after Recorded in Minutes
Record Disposal Sheet - Shows date; type of record
and by whom destroyed
Permanent
Reference Materials
Retain as Long as of Administra-
tive Value (Yearly Review)
Special Committee Reports
3 Years
State Agencies - Correspondence and Reports
Submitted
Subject to State Requirements
Street, Alley and Easement -Vacation Files
After Filing of Proceedings
Street Name Change (Not Approved)
2 Years
Wage Assignments
6 Years
ASSESSING
Affidavits 3 Years
Applications for Classification 3 Years
Building Plans 1 Year
Classification Lists 1 Year
RESOLUTION 1982-1
Correspondence
Current Tax Lists
Deferment Applications
Divisions and Combinations
Parkland Dedication Valuations
Project Files - Special Assessments
Property Record Cards
Receipts - Special Assessments
Sales
Search Copies
Special Assessment Project Approvals
Benefit Valuations
Special Assessment Rolls
Tax Abatement and Affidavit
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and Special
Trial or Stipulation Records (Including Appraisals)
Valuation Lists
BONDS
Bond and Interest Coupon Register
Bond Sale Transcripts
Cancelled/Paid Bonds and Coupons
Performance and Payment Bonds, License and Permit
Bonds, Surety Contractor License Bonds, Fidelity
and Appearance Bonds
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Building Blueprints
Building Permits
Contractor's License Applications
Inspection Reports
Other Construction Permits
Property Record Cards
CONTRACTS
Accepted Contracts and Agreements - Bids and Speci-
fications for Capital Improvements
Accepted Contracts & Agreements - Bids and Speci-
fications for Services and Supplies
Deeds of Easement
Deeds to Municipal Property
Francises Granted by Municipality
Land Trust Property Record
Leases of Municipal Property to Others
Leases of Property by Municipality
Rejected Bids, Contracts and Supporting Papers
Titles to Municipal Vehicles and Equipment
3 Years
2 Years
Until Deferment is Removed
5 Years
5 Years
Permanent
Permanent - Until Superseded
Permanent
1 Year
1 Year
Permanent
Life of Assessment + Audit
3 Years
2 Years
3 Years
6 Years
Maturity of Issue
6 Years after Issue is Paid
6 Years
Permanent
Permanent
6 Years
1 Year
6 Years
Permanent
6 Years after Expiration of
Contract
6 Years after Completion of Audit
Permanent
Permanent
5 Years after Cancellation or
Completion of Franchise
6 Years
5 Years
5 Years after Cancellation or
Expiration of Lease
6 Years
Length of Ownership + After Audit
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RESOLUTION 1982-1
ELECTION
Absentee Ballots
Abstract of Election Returns
Active Registrations
Inactive Registrations
Candidate Affidavit of Election Expense
Certificates of Election
Completed Voting Ballots
Declaration of Candidacy
Election Boundaries and Precincts
Flay Certificate
Nominating Petitions
Precinct Books (From County)
Precinct Map/Election Boundaries
Poll Books
Purge Lists
Registration. Cards/Poll List - Inactive
Rejected Ballots
Return Reports
Tally Sheets
Voting Certificates
FINANCIAL/ACCOUNTING
Accounts Receivable (Copies of Billings)
Accounts Receivable Journal
Annual Financial Budget
Appropriation Ledgers
Appropriation Ledger Statements
Audit Reports
Bank Statements
Billings Statements (i.e. Utilities)
Cancelled Checks
Cash Receipt Analysis
Check Stubs
City Financial Audit Report as Audited
City Financial Monthly Report
Clerk's Receipts (Copy)
Clerk's Register of Disbursement
Clerk's Register of Receipts (Original)
Daily Cash Report
Deposit Slips
Disbursement Classification Ledger
Encumbrance (Orders Issued)
Expenditure Reports
General Journal
General Ledgers
Inventories - Equipment
1 Year
Permanent
Permanent
1 Year
& Contribution 1 Year
1 Year
1 Year Unless Election Contested
1 Year
Permanent
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
Permanent
Permanent
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year Unless Election Contested
1 Year
1 Year Unless Election Contested
1 Year
6 Years
6 Years
Permanent
6 Years
After Fiscal Audit by City En-
gaged Auditor
Permanent
6 Years
6 Years
6 Years
After Fiscal Audit
6 Years
Permanent
2 Years
6 Years
Permanent
Permanent
6 Years
6 Years
Permanent (If Micfilm, Transfer
Hard Copy to Archives)
6 Years
After Fiscal Audit
Permanent
Permanent
6 Years or two Years After Life
of Equipment, Whichever is
Longer
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RESOLUTION 1982-1
Monthly Budget Report
Monthly Treasurer's Report
Paid Invoices and Claim Vouchers.
Real Estate
Receipts Classification Ledger
Receipts and Receipt Books - Duplicate Receipt Books
Record of Daily Cash Receipts and Deposit Slips
Register of Receipts (Original)
Register of Receipts (Duplicate)
Requisitions and Purchase Orders (Original)
Requisitions and Purchase Orders (Duplicates with
Department)
Savings Account Book
Travel Expense Records
Treasurer's Receipts (original)
Verified Account and Invoices
Vouchers
Work Orders
INSURANCE
Automobile Insurance
Employee Dishonesty Bonds
Fire Insurance or other Insured Perils
General Liability Insurance
Indemnity Insurance
Worker Compensation Records
PAYROLL
Cancelled Checks
Contract - Employee
Employee Payroll Journal
Employee Payroll Ledgers
Garnishments
Hospitalization Monthly Insurance Premium Report
Insurance Claim Payment Records as Reported by
Insurance Company
Leave of Absence
Minnesota Withholding Report
Payroll Worksheets
Personnel Record Card (History of Employment)
PERA Reports
Quarterly Payroll Reports
Time Sheets
Vacation and Sick Leave Slips/Reports
2 Years
2 Years
10 Years
Permanent
Permanent
6 Years
6 Years
Permanent
6 Years
6 Years
2 Years
6 Years
6 Years
6 Years
10 Years
6 Years
6 Years
6 Years After Policy has expired
except those involving a Minor,
save until Minor is 21.
6 Years
2 Years After Expiration of
Policy
6 Years after Policy has expired,
except those involving a Minor,
save until Minor is 21.
6 Years After Expiration of
Policy
6 Years After Policy has expired,
except those involving a Minor,
save until Minor is 21.
6 Years
6 Years
Permanent
Permanent
6 Years
4 Years
6 Years
P(armanent
10 Years
6 Years
Permanent
Permanent
6 Years
6 Years
6 Years
RESOLUTION 1982-1
W-2 Forms (Duplicate Copy)
Worker Compensation Reports
PERMITS AND LICENSES
6 Years
6 Years
Business Licenses 6 Years
Business License Applications 2 Years
Pet and Animal Tags 6 Years
If License is Refused or Rejected 3 Years
Refused or Rejected Applications 3 Years
To Hold Public Gatherings or Parades 5 Years
To Sell Intoxicating and Non -Intoxicating Liquor 6 Years
To Use Public Parks 6 Years
PERSONNEL
Affidavit -of Publication of Job Opening
Application for Employemnt (Not Hired)
Applications of Persons on Eligibility List
Applications of Those Hired
Certification of Test Results
CETA
Departmental Rules and Regulations
Eligibility Tests
Employee Card File Showing Dates of Employment,
Salary, Promotions, etc.
Employee Personnel Files Containing Applications
Accident Reports, Citations, Medical Records,
Personal History
Employment References
Employee Suggestion Form
Forms/Letters Pertaining to Pensions
Human Relations Forms Regarding Affirmative Action
Labor Unions - Contracts and Agreements
Labor Unions - Disputes
Labor Unions - Minutes of Meetings
Letter of Appointment/Promotion
Miscellaneous Certificates/Letters
Miscellaneous Correpondence
Miscellaneous Help Wanted Ads
Payroll Information
Pension and Retirement Plans
Performance Evaluations
Scored Tests
Termination Letters/Resignations
Worker Compensation Claims
PLANNING AND ZONING
After Expiration
After Expiration
After Expiration
3 Years
3 Years
2 Years or Length of Eligibility,
if Longer
5 Years After
Employee
2 Years
3 Years
Permanent
2 Years After
Permanent
Termination of
Hiring
5 Years After Termination
3 Years
2 Years
Permanent
3 Years
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
5 Years After
3 Years
1 Year
1 Year
See Finance
Permanent
3 Years
6 Months
5 Years After
See Insurance
Affidavits of Publication Permanent
Conditional Use Permits Permanent
Termination
Termination
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RESOLUTION 1982-1
Site Plans - Approved
Site Plans - Not Approved
Subdivision Files
Variances
Zoning Files
PUBLIC SAFETY
Accident Reports
Animal Control Requests
Animal Impounds
Annual Code Books (NFPA)
Arrest Reports
Civil Defense
Court Docket (Trail Dates)
Crime Prevention
Criminal Case Files
Criminal Record Log
Fire Code/Building Code
Fire and Medical Runs
Follow -Up Reports if Deaths, Large
Follow -Up Reports if No Deaths or
Initial Complaint Reports
Internal Reports
Juvenile Reports
Liability Release
Licenses
Master Name File
Missing Persons File
Offense/Incident Reports
Officer Activity Reports
Permits
PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING
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Losses or Arson
Arson
Affidavits of Mailing
Affidavits of Publication
Construction Blueprints for Completed City Buildings,
Streets, Utilities, Parks, etc.
Inspections and Testing Records for Electrical,
Elevators, Fire, Schools, Hospitals, Restaurants,
Sewers, Safety and Security, etc.
Maps
Plats
Projects Abandoned
Project Records
Water and Sewer Analysis Reports
Permanent
10 Years
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
3 Years
3 Years
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years - Retain Permanently or
Transfer to State Archives all
Jail Registers
10 Years
Permanent
3 Years
10 Years
3 Years
Permanent if Referred to by Ordi-
nance or if Adopted by City
Council
10 Years
Permanent
5 Years
5 Years
3 Years
5 Years
3 Years
6 Years
10 Years
3 Years
5 Years - Homicide Reports must
be Retained Permanently
5 Years
6 Years
6 Years
6 Years
Permanent
5 Years After Correction
Permanent
Permanent
3 Years
3 Years After Completion
5 Years
RESOLUTION 1982-1
UTILITIES
Billings
6 Years
Meter Reading Cards/Sheets
6 Years
Receipts
6 Years
Service Requests
5 Years
Water and Sewer Analysis
5 Years
Annual Reports of Utilities
Permanent
VITAL STATISTICS
Birth Records
Permanent
Death Records
Permanent
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be submitted to the Minnesota
Historical Society.
ADOPTED AND PASSED THIS 16th DAY OF February , 1982.
Marvin LaValle, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Carol A. Williams, Clerk -Treasurer
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RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
Internal reports (miscellaneous) .......... 3 yrs.
Inventories of products, materials,
and supplies ........................ 7 yrs.
Retention
Period
Accident reports and claims
7 yrs.
(settled cases) .......................
7 yrs.
Accounts payable ledgers and schedules ..
7 yrs.
Accounts receivable ledgers and schedules
7 yrs.
Audit reports of accountants .............
Permanently
Bank reconciliations ...................
1 yr.
Capital stock and bond records; ledgers,
7 yrs.
transfer registers, stubs showing issues,
record of interest coupons, options, etc...
Permanently
Cash books ..........................
Permanently
Charts of accounts ....................
Permanently
Checks (cancelled but see exception below)
7 yrs.
Checks (cancelled for important
Permanently
payments, i.e,. taxes, purchases of
property, special contracts, etc. (checks
should be filed with the papers per-
taining to the underlying transaction) ....
Permanently
Contracts and leames (expired) ...........
7 yrs.
Contracts and leases still in effect .........
Permanently
Correspondence (routine) with
customers or vendors ................
1 yr.
Correspondence (general) ..............
3 yrs.
Correspondence (legal and important
1 yr.
matters only) .......................
Permanently
Deeds, mortgages, and bills of sale........
Permanently
Depreciation schedules .................
Permanently
Duplicate deposit slips ..................
1 yr.
Employee personnel records (after
7 yrs.
termination) ........................
3 yrs.
Employment applications ...............
3 yrs.
Expense analyses and expense
1 yr.
distribution schedules ................
7 yrs.
Financial statements (end -of -year, other
months optional) ....................
permanently
General and private ledgers (and
end -of -year trial balances) .............
Permanently
Insurance policies (expired) .............
3 yrs.
Insurance records, current accident
Permanently
reports, claims, policies, etc............
Permanently
Internal audit reports (in.some
situations, longer retention periods
may be desirable) ...................
3 yrs.
Internal reports (miscellaneous) .......... 3 yrs.
Inventories of products, materials,
and supplies ........................ 7 yrs.
Retention
Period
Invoices to customers ..................
7 yrs.
Invoices from vendors .................
7 yrs.
Journals .............................
Permanently
Minute books of directors and stock-
holders, including by-laws and charter...
Permanently
Notes receivable ledgers and schedules ...
7 yrs.
Option records (expired) ...............
7 yrs.
Payroll records and summaries,
including payments to pensioners.......
7 yrs.
Petty cash vouchers ...................
3 yrs.
Physical inventory tags .................
3 yrs.
Plant cost ledgers .....................
7 yrs.
Property appraisals by outside appraisers ..
Permanently
Property records -including costs,
depreciation reserves, end -of -year trial
balances, depreciation schedules,
blueprints and plans .................
Permanently
Purchase orders (except purchasing
department copy) ...................
1 yr.
Purchase orders (purchasing
department copy) ...................
7 yrs.
Receiving sheets ......................
1 yr.
Requisitions ..........................
1 yr.
Sales records .........................
7 yrs.
Savings bond registration records
of employees .......................
3 yrs.
Scrap and salvage records (inventories,
sales, etc.) .........................
7 yrs.
Stenographer's notebooks ..............
1 yr.
Stock and bond certificates (cancelled) ....
7 yrs.
Stockroom withdrawal forms ....... :....
1 yr.
Subsidiary ledgers ....................
7 yrs.
Tax returns and worksheets, revenue
agents' reports and other documents
relating to determination of income
tax liability .........................
permanently
Time books ..........................
7 yrs.
Trade mark registrations ................
Permanently
Voucher register and schedules ..........
7 yrs.
Vouchers for payments to vendors,
employees, etc. (includes allowances
and reimbursement of employees,
officers, etc., for travel and
entertainment expenses) ..............
7 yrs.
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MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FOUNDED IN 1849 Research Center, 1500 Mississippi Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 • (612) 296.6980
February 25, 1982
Ms. Carol A. Williams
Clerk/Treasurer
City of Hugo
5524 Upper 146th Street No.
Hugo, Minnesota 55038
Dear Ms. Williams:
This letter acknowledges receipt of your city council
resolution #1982-1, adopted 16 February 1982. Thank
you for sending it to us. You may implement the sched-
ule at your convenience. If we can be of assistance,
or if you wish to transfer any records to the State
Archives, please do not hesitate to contact us.
DPS : gjh
cc: Mayor
Sincerely,
Duane P. Swanson
Government Records Archivist
Division of Archives and
Manuscripts