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01/12/1983 - City Council SpecialSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 1;, 1983 7:00 P.M. EAGAN CITY HALL 1. Roll Call 2. Advisory Planning Commission Interviews 3. Advisory Park & Recreation Commission Interviews 4. Review Union Negotiations & Other Compensation 5. Other 6. Adjournment 0 MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: JANUARY 10, 1983 SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL January 12, 1983 Special City Council Meeting Enclosed is a copy of the agenda for the special City Council meeting on Wednesday, January 12, 1983. Each of the incumbents reapplying for appointment to the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission or Advisory Planning Commission were contacted by this office to schedule a meeting with the City Council for this Wednesday. Three of the incumbents (Carolyn Thurston, Doris Wilkins & Garrett Mulrooney) who are seeking reappointment felt they were already known to the Council or had had recent interviews and therefore would not take up the Council's time by attending the inter- view session. The schedule is designed to interview Advisory Planning Commission candidates first and then Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission candidates. For the three (3) regular terms on the Advisory Planning Com- mission, David Bohne, Michael Wold and Doris Wilkins are seeking reappoint- ment, and Garrett Mulrooney, who is also seeking reappointment, is presently the one year alternate. There are three additional people who are seeking appointment to the Advisory Planning Commission. (Mark Nosbush is scheduled later in the evening because of an earlier conflict.) The Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission has four (4) appointments. Three incumbents are seeking reappointment and those people are Doug McNeeley, George Kubik and Carolyn Thurston. Margaret Tilley is not seeking reappointment. The second item for discussion at Wednesday night's special meeting is the union contracts and salary compensation schedule for 1983. The City Administrator will complete the proposed salary compensation proposal this evening and the same will be presented for your review in a special three to four page memorandum on Tuesday, January 11. Volunteer Firefighters' Pension Plan The pension proposal that was presented by the City Council in early Decem- ber, refer to the attached memorandum dated December 2, 1982, was accepted by the Volunteer Fire Department at a special general assembly meeting on Saturday morning, January 8, 1983. The only change was the change authorized recently by the City Council to increase the lump sum payment to $30,000 which affects the monthly benefit option by approximately $6 to $7. Otherwise, the proposal remains the same as outlined in the enclosed document. This proposal comes very close to the City Council's intent of a pay as you go plan and the increase of approximately $7,000 does pro- vide for a catch up for the past five years when there has been no pension increase while the same amount is fixed for the next five years. A memo- randum is to be forthcoming from Ken Southorn who represented the Volunteer Fire Department in the negotiation process. This item will be placed under Fire Department business at the January 18, 1983 meeting for formal accep- tance and approval. Informational Memo January 10, 1983 Page Two Cable Television Enclosed is a memorandum and copies of the Group W cable bid proposal for your information. The memorandum is self explanatory. City Code The dividers have arrived for the City Codes, and as a result, we have assigned a City Code document to the Mayor and each member of the City Council. There is no reason to keep the old ordinances or ordinance books. Feel free to toss the ordinances and return the notebook to the City of Eagan unless you have another purpose for the notebook. We are retaining one master copy of the old ordinances that will eventually be microfilmed and always kept with the City in case there is ever any discrepancy between the City Code and any previous ordinance. City Hall Expansion Please refer to the League of Minnesota Cities magazine which you all should have received last weekend, specifically the article on the referendum pro- cess for the new city hall as approved for the City of Eagan. The article is written by Tom Davies who was retained by Jack Boarman to assist in the draft copies of the newsletters that were later revised, prepared and sent out to all residents of the City by the City of Eagan as a part of the referendum process. This league magazine is mailed out to mayors, councilmembers and staff throughout several hundred cities in the State of Minnesota -- a good public relations tool for our community. The re- vised plans as presented by the architect at the last City Council meeting have been reviewed by the Police Department and additional staff, and with additional modifications to the administrative offices and lunchroom, the new plan appears to be acceptable to the department heads. A final review is being undertaken this afternoon in a special staff meeting. ity Administrator Interview Schedule Advisory Planning Commission & Advisory Park & Recreation Commission February 12, 1983 7:10 p.m. - David Bohne 7:20 p.m. - Michael Wold 7:30 p.m. - Gail Swanson 7:40 p.m. - Jay Brunkhorst 7:50 p.m. - Douglas McNeeley 8:00 p.m. - George Kubik 8:10 p.m. - Phillip L. Davis 8:20 p.m. - JoAnne Alt 8:30 p.m. - Mark Nosbush 8:40 p.m. - James E. Staloch 8:50 p.m. - Chris T. Leifeld Special Note: Incumbents Carolyn Thurston (Advisory Park Commission) and Doris Wilkins and Garrett Mulrooney (Advisory Planning Commission) are not scheduled for interviews. Mindful of the Council's full schedules and need to save time, they stated that, since they were already known to the Council and/or had had recent interviews, they would not take up the Council's time by attending this interview session. Margaret Tilley (Advisory Park Commission) is not seeking reappointment. 13 December 1982 Tom Hedges City of Eagan Administrator 3795 Pilot Knob Road. Eagan, MN 55122 Dear Tom; I wish to apply for reappointment to the City of Eagan Advisory Planning Commission. I have enjoyed my association during the past three years, with yourself, other members of the city staff, the Mayor, the City Council Members and my fellow Commission Members, and I hope to continue serving on the Commission for another three years. The City of Eagan has shown tremendous growth over the past few years and I think this growth has been well managed by the city. As the freeways are completed, I'm sure we will be experiencing even more growth over the next five to ten years. I have learned a great deal during the past three years while serving on the Planning Commission and feel I have become a very effective member of the Commission. Now that I have the experience, I hope to be able to contribute even more to the management of my city's growth during the next few years. If you have any further questions, please contact me at (home) 452-4751 or (work) 456-6332. I look forward to continuing our relationships. Sincerely, David A. Bohne 1131 Parkview Lane Eagan, MN 55123 3616 Widgeon Way Eagan, Minnesota 55123 DEC 6 ;,j. Mr. Thomas L. Hedges City Administrator City of Sagan 3795 Pilot Knob Road Sagan, Minnesota 55122 Dear Mr. Hedges: I would like to request reappointment by the City Council to the Eagan Advisoty Planning Commission. My one year term on the Commission has. given me valuable experience which dill allow me to make a significant con- tribution to the important work of this group during the next three years. Thank you in advance for your consideration of my application. Sincerel/y,// Michael W. Iold Jan.3,1983 Thomas Hedges Eagan City Administrator P.O. Box 21-199 Eagan, Mn. 55121 To whom it may concern, I would like to be considered for a position on the City's Advisory Planning Commission or a,position on the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee. I am a Microbiologist employeed by the University of Minnesota's Microbiology Teaching Laboratory. I have lived in Eagan for 5 years and I've watched the growth of the city with interest. My husband and I own a piece of property in Eagan which has been and will continue to be affected by the growth and development of Eagan. In addition, riding a horse and bird watching have allowed me to use the park facilities in the area extensively. These things and more have prompted me to request an opportunity to have a voice in the change Eagan is experiencing. Sincerely, /' Gail Swanson 995 Cliff Rd. Eagan, Mn. 55123 +94. 3G3Z 3-73- SS30 1700 Four Oaks Road #359 Eagan, Minnesota 55121 December 21, 1982 City Administrator City of Eagan 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Dear Sir: Please consider my application for a position on the Advisory Planning Commission. My interest in obtaining such a position stems ' from my overall interest in getting involved in our community. My background is as follows: I have resided in Eagan for 91 years - 9 years with my parents at 4265 Lodgepole Drive and the past six months with my spouse at 1700 Four Oaks Road, where we have purchased a condominium. I graduated from Rosemount High School in 1976 and from the University of Minne- sota in 1980, with a B.S. in Business Administration. As a summer job while attending college, I worked for the City of Burns- ville's Engineering Department (on the survey crew). I am presently employed with First Bank Saint Paul as a Personal Banker. I would appreciate your considering me as an appointed member of the City's Advisory Planning Commission as I would look forward to serving the community. Very truly yours, Y/J_ Jay A. Brunkhorst 4sa-9a7�- a9i - 5000 Douglas C. McNeely 2060 Shale Lane Eagan, Mn. 55122 Mr. Tom Hedges City Administrator City Of Eagan 3 795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Dear Tom: It would be greatly appreciated if you could submit my name for re—appointment to the Eagan Advisory Park Committee for a new three year term. I have immensely enjoyed the past three years on the committee and would like to have the opportunity to have a small hand in the growth of our parks in the next three years. Thanking you for your cooperation in this matter I respectfully remain. Your truly, Dob as C. McNee y C f.� City of Eagan 3795 Pilot Knobb Roed Eagan, MN 55122 Attn: Mr. Thomas Hedges City Administrator Dear Mr. Hedges, 0 George H. Kubik 5053 Pine Ridge Drive Eagan, MN 55121 The City of Eagan has notified me that my appoint=ent to the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee is expiring. Having greatly enjoyed the opportunity to serve on this committee during 1982, I am submitting this application for reappointment. The experience of working with the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee has been personally satisfying and I believe that the actions'of this committee have been of material benefit to the citizens of Eagan. Attached is a copy of the resume that I submitted to the City Council in May, 1932. The summary of my experience and education remains current. Thank you for your consideration of this application for reappointment to the Eagan Advisory Park and Recreation Committee. If further information is required, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, January 1, 1983 k Gorge H. Kubik 'g053 Pineridge Lrive EeEsn, Minnesota 55121 City of Eagan 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Lear Sir: The May 1982 issue of the fEagan News" announced a vacancy on the City's Advisory Park k Recreation Committee. I wish to be considered for the position. As a resident of Es. -an, I am very interested in the acquisition and development of park and recreation lands for our community. A coordinated effort in this ares will ensure that the residents of Eagan and the surrounding comm::nities will continue 'to enjoy the benefits of planned park and recreation programs. My experience and education are directly applicable in meeting the requirements for this position. Experience: 1. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - 13 years 2. U.S. Civil Service ".ommiaaion - 2 years 3. U.S. Department of Justice - 1 year Py exp-rience has included: 1. The periodic administrative review of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Realty activities and the multiple -use National Wildlife Refuges. (The Realty program directs the acquisition of lands through purchase or easement.) 2. Land use planning for public lands. (For several years, I was Chairman of the Computerized Inventory and Analysis activity on behalf of the Upper Yiss- issippi River Basin Commission. We developed and evaluated a series of master planning approaches for multiple -use activities on the -Upper Mississippi River Basin. The results of this project were published, underwent public hearings, and were incorporated into a multiple use master planning bill which is now before the U.S. Congress.) 3. Numerous years as Regional Training Officer and as Project Officer for environmental studies. I have been directly involved with the representatives of a variety of regulatory, natural resource, and development agencies. Numerous private interest groups and concerned citizens have been involved in the projects which I have directed. Education: 1. BA - College of'.St. Thomas;.St. Paul, Minnesota (1966). Major work included Law, Political Science, and Economics. 2. Graduate Courses - University of Minnasotu; Xinneapolis, Minnesota. Major work included Ecology, Education, and Business Administration. The wise acquisition and use of Eagan park land is of concern to me and to many residents of Eagan. Your acceptenee and review of this application is appreciated. If I can provide further information please contact me. Sincerely, - .- YBY 25.1982 December 10, 1982 Phillip L. Davis 3113 Farnua Drive Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Thomas L. Hedges City Administrator City of Eagan . 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Dear Mr. Hedges: I read with great interest the announca.-ent of openings on the Advisory Committee on Parks and Recreation which appeared in this week's issue of the Eagan Chronicle. Please accept this letter as an expression of my interest in serving on the Advisory Cannittee. My wife Deborah and I are new residents of Eagan and quite excited about the prospect of being involved in local government. In fact, the opportunity to participate in local government was a major consideration in our decision to purchase a home in Eagan. The opening on the committee presents such an opportunity and I am most anxious to be of service to the ca:mnunity. As an educator and a former municipal police officer, I believe I can offer a breadth of experience to the committee. If I can answer any questions about my qualifications to serve on the Advisory Committee, please feel free to contact me at work (297-2356) or at hone (452-9656). Thank you for your time in this matter. Sincerely, A,lip.. ' O�Davis RESUME Phillip L. Davis 3113 Farnum Drive Eagan, Minnesota 55121 (612) 452-9656 EDUCATION 1980 -Present Doctoral Studies University of Minnesota Major: Adult Education 1976-79 Master of Arts College of St. Thomas Major: Curriculum and Instruction 1972-75 Bachelor of Arts St. Cloud State University Major: Sociology/Criminal Justice EMPLOYMENT Law Enforcement: 1979 - Present MINNESOTA BOARD OF PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING St. Paul, Minnesota Coordinator, Continuing Education Unit Administer a unit which regulates the professional education of Minnesota's 7800 licensed peace officers. Duties include policy development and implementation, training needs assessment, job task analysis, program evaluation and certification, and staff supervision. Acting Director, Law Enforcement Training Center Administer a technical center which provides pre- employment training to 200 police candidates annually (8/81-12/81). 1976 - 1979 CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE White Bear Lake, Minnesota Police Officer, Department of Police Responsible for the preservation of life, property, and peace in a suburban St. Paul community. Page 2 Phillip L. Davis Part-time Teaching: Summer 1982 COLLEGE OF ST. THOMAS St. Paul, Minnesota Instructor, Graduate School of Education Supervise graduate interns enrolled in the public safety education and administration program. 1978 - 1979 ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY St. Cloud, Minnesota Instructor, Center for Studies in Criminal Justice Develop and instruct a senior -level seminar for criminal justice majors. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 1977 - 1978 Advisor, White Bear Lake Police Explorer Post 1978 - 1979 Advisor, Criminal Justice Student Alliance, SCSU 1982 - Present Board of Directors, College of St. Thomas Alumni Association December 22,1'132 Dear Mr. Hedges. I am writing to apply for a position on the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee. I know the committee has recently been involved in creating a master plan for Eagan•s park system. I believe that with my educational background and experience I can be helpful to the committee as they implement this plan. Although I am currently working as a computer programmer, I have a BS in Recreation Resource Man- agement from the University of Minnesota. As part time and summer jobs I worked for Hennepin County Park Reserve District and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Parks Division. This combination helped me see both the academic and the practical sides of park planning. Sincerely, ianne Alt 17$3 Bluebill Circle Eagan, MN $$122 January 1, 1983 Mr. Tom Hedges City Administrator 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Tom, Please submit my name for appointment to either (not both) the advisory planning commission or the advisory park & recreation committee. I am convinced that Eagan is facing a dramatic population increase in the near future. A large population increase will cause many growing pains if proper emphasis is not placed on short and long term planning. If anticipated problems are not planned for now, all Eagan residents will face dramatically increased taxes and/or a reduced living-stan- ard. I have experience in both positions that are open. I assist- ed in developing two recreational areas in Albert Lea while a member of the JAYCEES. I have owned and managed several apartmentyin Minneapolis and St. Paul. Both experiences taught me a great deal about how resoures can be used to the maximium benefit of all. It also taught me that many resoures are under-utilized due to poor planning. I am presently employed as a financial controller for a company located in st. Paul. Previously I was employed as a Data Processing manager. Both positions provided numerous opportunies for short and long term planning. Thank you for your consideration. Mark Nosbush 1510 Lone Oak Road Eagan, Minnesota 55121 644 -6523 James E. Staloch '�-'�•� 4239 North Nybro Lane Eagan, Minnesota 55123 January 3, 1983 City Administrator Eagan City Hall Eagan, MN Dear City Administrator: This is in response to your notice of appointment to the Advisory Park & Recreation Committee. I am very interested in being appointed to this committee and feel I would be able to make very worth while contributions to the monthly meetings. I am an extremely civic minded person. This is evedenced by my willing- ness to serve my country as a United States Army Infantry soldier decorated in Vietnam in 1967. I have also donated countless numbers of hours as a senior member to the civil air patrol. On a more local level, I have coached youth soccer in the New Hope/Plymouth area and am presently the treasurer for the Northview Elementry P. T. A. My profession is that of school administrator with the Dakota County Area Vocational Technical Institute and I am also a part-time farmer. With the above mentioned experiences, you can see that I have had the opportunity to observe other park systems, manage public funds, and am constantly concerned with soil and land conservation. If any additional information is required, please feel free to contact me either at my office by phoning 423-8233 or at home in the evening by calling 452-4138. Sincerely, James E. Staloch JES/amr January 5, 1983 To All City Council Members, I am extremely interested in becoming a member of the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee. Throughout my life, I have actively participated in and directed park and recreation activities and feel that my enthusiasum and experience would be' -of great benefit to this Committee, the City Council and the City of Eagan. IID until Kovember 4th of 1982, I was employed by Merriam Park Community Center in St. Paul as a Youth Worker. My duties consisted of organizing ani operating a Youth and Teen Program and co -directing a recreation program in conjunction with the City of St. Paul Recrea- tion Department. My recreational duties included developing and or- ganizing recreational and athletic programs, refereeing athletic con- tests and coaching teams of both adults and children. Currently, I am employed on a part time basis with the City of St. Louis Park Recreation Department. I am also actively pursuing a job in retail or wholesale sales. I graduated from the College of St. Thomas in 1979 with a BA degree in Political Science. I also attended St. John's University in College- ville for one year. Throughout my time at both these fine institutions, I was always involve9 in many extracurricular activities ranging from Playing intramural basketball and football and coaching high school freshman basketball, to being a member of the College of St. Thomas President's Student Development Council. In these recessionary times, hard decisions must be made regarding thR expenditure of public.funds. With this in mind, we also must be a- ware of the need for properly developed park space and adequate recrea- tional activities for people of all ages. I most certainly would like to play a role in the study, advising and decision making of these ques- tions. Please strongly consider my application to be on this Committee. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, n Chris T. Leife 1966 Shale lane llVll Fagan, Minnesota 55122 Q 7 J V 4225 Pilot Knob Fd, Fagan, : N 55122 January. 4, 1983 ,,Mr Thomas Hedges City Administrator 3795 Pilot Knob Rd, Fagan, MN 55122 Dear Tom: I wish to be considered for reappointment to the Advisory Planning Commission, Thank you, DORIS H WTLKINS GARREIT r. 'MULROONEY 1170 RED CEDAR RD. EAGAN, MINN. 55121 January 4, 1983 City Administrator City of Eagan Eagan City Hall Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Re: Application for Eagan City Planning Commission Dear Sir: In response to December, 1982, "Eagan News" announcement of upcoming "advisory committee appoint- ments", I submit this letter to express my interest in again being appointed to the Advisory Planning Commission, as either a regular or alternate member. My experience as the alternate member on the Commission this past year has been most interesting and rewarding. I have come to know and really respect the interest, dedication and conscientious approach of Commission members and, having started, I would like to continue these endeavors if the City Council wishes. During this past year, I was able to attend most meetings in view of the absence of one or another regular member of the Commission from time to time, and hope I contributed in some way to the important work of the Commission as it deals with the significant issues raised by substantial, pro- posed development in our community, to be in a po- sition to make sound recommendations to the City Council. Attached is a copy of my letter dated January 4, 1982, which I incorporated by reference. Thank you again for your consideration. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to advise. GEM:lrh Enclosure V ry trul�yours, t\IIN�I I/rlvl"�\ G rrett E. Mulroone J GARRE77 E. MULROONEY �,. 1470 RED CEDAR RD. ' EAGAN, MINN. 55121 January 4, 1982 -.. City Administrator City of Eagan Eagan City Hall Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Re: Application for Eagan City Planning Commission Dear Sir: In response to December, 1981 "Eagan News" announcement of impending "advisory committee appointments", this letter is submitted to express my interest in becoming a member of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission. I believe the function of such committee-to advise the City Council on land use and other community planning mat- ters-is extremely important, particularly as relates to the requirement for a farsighted, thoughtful approach; then consistent, uniform implementation, in order to enhance and yet control our City's demanding growth patterns. I have lived in Eagan since 1977. My wife, Diane, and '`:;''' five children, ages 8-16, moved into 1470 Red Cedar Road in "Timberline" in August of that year. We enjoy our home, neighborhood and community very much. Our compliments to S-=�y�tchs the City Council, Planning Commission and other public bodies for past and current efforts to preserve and improve the community. I graduated from St. John's University in 1963 with a B.A. degree in Political science. I received my law degree from the University of Minnesota in June, 1966. After two years active duty in the United States and Europe with the United States Army, 4th Armored Division, I joined the law firm of Maun, Green, Hayes, Simon, Johanneson and Brehl in St. Paul and Minneapolis, with whom I currently practice. I am 40 years old. I have been active in church activities, first at St. Gregory's (where I was the school advisory committee chair- man for two years), when we lived in Highland in St. Paul, and currently at St. Peter's and at St. Joseph's in West St. Paul, where our children attend school. I have participated in community activities through the Ramsey and Hennepin City Administrator Page Two January 4, 1982 County Bar Associations, through our "Timberline Associa- tion" and as a member of the Midway Serra Club in St. Paul. I recently finished a three year commitment as a member (one year as president) of the St. John's University Na- tional Alumni Association. Although I have no previous experience serving on actual city or community chartered commissions or committees, I believe my degree in political science and numerous.ex- periences in representative organizations made up of varied persons with varying backgrounds and points of view indicate my potential to well -serve the needs and purposes of the Advisory Planning Commission and the Eagan City Council. Thank you for your consideration. If needed, I would be pleased to accept the challenge of this service to Eagan. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to advise. GEM:ek Very truly yours, Garrett E. Mulrooney December 10, 1982 Mr. Roger Martin, Chairperson Eagan Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee 3501 Coachman Road Eagan, MN 55122 Dear Roger: It has become necessary to submit my resignation to the Eagan Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience on this advisory board and will miss the contact with my fellow board members. It has been a very enriching experience to work with dedicated and concerned people. I would also like to commend the excellent leadership of our board director, Ken Vraa. Ken is organized, well informed, supportive and helpful to the board members. It would be difficult to find a more qualified and professional person. Thank you for the opportunity to be on this board. It has been very rewarding. Sincerely, 1 Margaret J. Tilley 1\ MEMO TO: KEN SOUTHORN, FIRE DEPARTm1NT RELIEF ASSOCIATION PENSION COMMITTEE FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HI7DCES DATE: DECEMBER 2, 1982 SUBJECT: VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT PENSION PROPOSAL The City Council is proposing the following benefit changes and increases to the current retirement.pension plan. 1. Lump sum upon completing 20 years of service is $30,000 or the equivalent monthly benefit option of $200.00. 2. The City's contribution for 1982 and 1983 is $65,000 per year. Each contribution thereafter will be at a level necessary to retire the unfunded deficit prior to December 31, 1987 but in no event will exceed $65,000 per year adjusted by 7% compounded annually for the remaining years. 3. For present forecasting purposes the increase for state_ aid allocations will be based yearly on a 7% factor. 4. The number of volunteer firefighters is 70. This number is subject to change by the City Council upon demonstrating the need for additional personnel. . 5. Effective with the next pension increase, all pension amounts will be determined on a pro rata basis for the years of service within each pension increment. 6. This proposal covers the period January 1, 1983 through December 31, 1987. MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: JANUARY 10, 1983 SUBJECT: JO1NT CABLE COMMISSION BID On Thursday, January 6, 1983, the Joint Burnsville/Eagan Cable Commission received one bid from Group W Cable (a subsidiary of Westinghouse Broad- casting Cable, Inc.). The joint commission was hopeful to receive more than one bid; however, it was not a surprise to receive only the one bid. The Chicago Tribune Company, by which Mr. Dick Joyce was employed, pulled out of Minnesota a few months ago and therefore did not bid, and Dowden out of Atlanta had expressed interest in bidding but did not submit a bid. The more cities in a metropolitan area that bid and approve franchises, the more the competition is reduced with cable companies. Group W, formally Teleprompter, has successfully bid suburban groups throughout the metropoli- tan area and is a strong candidate for the City of St. Paul franchise. Because Group W is a candidate for the City of St. Paul, the commission feels their bid should be favorable towards the Cities of Burnsville and Eagan. A good reputation by a cable company while bidding a neighboring franchise is very important, specifically to Group W while they attempt in the next few months to gain the franchise in the City of St. Paul. According to Tom Creighton, it is important to have the consultant, Tele- communications Management Corp., review the proposal. If the commission feels there are certain aspects of the proposal they do not like or there are other aspects that they would like included, it is certainly possible to negotiate changes to the proposal. As you have already observed, the proposal is quite lengthly, three volumes of detail. I would recommend your reading the executive summary which is approximately sixteen pages in length and located in Volume I, the section before Section A. This will give you an overview of what is being proposed. Then, for more detail, you can read the other sections in the three volumes at your. leisure. It will not be necessary to keep these pro- posals, but it is recommended that. you retain them for the next two to three months. After a franchise is awarded, feel free to return them to the City due to their size. I would, however, recommend you always retain the executive summary. Tom -Creighton warned the commission last Thursday that it is not uncommon for other cable commissions, whether they are bidding or not bidding, to spread rumors about a cable company which has bid or may be under strong consideration for selection by a city or joint commission. Even though other cable companies did not bid, it could be advantageous to spread rumors, such as Group W does not. hire employees for construction from the metropolitan area or Group W has notoriously raised rates very rapidly once the franchise is issued ' or any other such rumor. The reason Joint Cable Commission Bid Memo January 10, 1983 Page Two for spreading rumors and implanting them with city councils is for the sole .and hopeful achievement of having a certain franchise, in this case Group W, removed from the process which allows a different cable company to rebid the franchise and eliminate a certain amout of competition. There is no valid reason for starting any rumors. Group W has an excellent track record in communities Mr. Creighton has served and possibly false false rumors for the some of the reasons I have mentioned will never be started by other cable companies. If rumors are started, it is important that City Councilmembers openly discuss the rumor as soon as they hear one at a regular City Council meeting or cable commission meeting instead of waiting until later in the process when all the review is completed by the commission and a vote is under consideration by both cities. Both Jim Spore, Burnsville City Manager, and I were asked by Mr. Creighton and the joint commission to express the possibility of rumors to our respec- tive city councils. On the surface, the bid looks quite good; however, until the review has been completed, commission members are going to refrain from comment pub- licly due to the fact that it might be desirable to negotiate differenct aspects or proposals within the bid by the joint commission during the review process. City Councilmember Smith and City Administrator Hedges will provide an additional update at the January 18, 1983 City Council meeting. ity Administrator cc: Joint Burnsville/Eagan Cable Commission Members SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 1;, 1983 7:00 P.M. EAGAN CITY HALL 1. Roll Call 2. Advisory Planning Commission Interviews 3. Advisory Park & Recreation Commission Interviews 4. Review Union Negotiations & Other Compensation 5. Other 6. Adjournment 0 MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: JANUARY 10, 1983 SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL January 12, 1983 Special City Council Meeting Enclosed is a copy of the agenda for the special City Council meeting on Wednesday, January 12, 1983. Each of the incumbents reapplying for appointment to the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission or Advisory Planning Commission were contacted by this office to schedule a meeting with the City Council for this Wednesday. Three of the incumbents (Carolyn Thurston, Doris Wilkins & Garrett Mulrooney) who are seeking reappointment felt they were already known to the Council or had had recent interviews and therefore would not take up the Council's time by attending the inter- view session. The schedule is designed to interview Advisory Planning Commission candidates first and then Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission candidates. For the three (3) regular terms on the Advisory Planning Com- mission, David Bohne, Michael Wold and Doris Wilkins are seeking reappoint- ment, and Garrett Mulrooney, who is also seeking reappointment, is presently the one year alternate. There are three additional people who are seeking appointment to the Advisory Planning Commission. (Mark Nosbush is scheduled later in the evening because of an earlier conflict.) The Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission has four (4) appointments. Three incumbents are seeking reappointment and those people are Doug McNeeley, George Kubik and Carolyn Thurston. Margaret Tilley is not seeking reappointment. The second item for discussion at Wednesday night's special meeting is the union contracts and salary compensation schedule for 1983. The City Administrator will complete the proposed salary compensation proposal this evening and the same will be presented for your review in a special three to four page memorandum on Tuesday, January 11. Volunteer Firefighters' Pension Plan The pension proposal that was presented by the City Council in early Decem- ber, refer to the attached memorandum dated December 2, 1982, was accepted by the Volunteer Fire Department at a special general assembly meeting on Saturday morning, January 8, 1983. The only change was the change authorized recently by the City Council to increase the lump sum payment to $30,000 which affects the monthly benefit option by approximately $6 to $7. Otherwise, the proposal remains the same as outlined in the enclosed document. This proposal comes very close to the City Council's intent of a pay as you go plan and the increase of approximately $7,000 does pro- vide for a catch up for the past five years when there has been no pension increase while the same amount is fixed for the next five years. A memo- randum is to be forthcoming from Ken Southorn who represented the Volunteer Fire Department in the negotiation process. This item will be placed under Fire Department business at the January 18, 1983 meeting for formal accep- tance and approval. Informational Memo January 10, 1983 Page Two Cable Television Enclosed is a memorandum and copies of the Group W cable bid proposal for your information. The memorandum is self explanatory. City Code The dividers have arrived for the City Codes, and as a result, we have assigned a City Code document to the Mayor and each member of the City Council. There is no reason to keep the old ordinances or ordinance books. Feel free to toss the ordinances and return the notebook to the City of Eagan unless you have another purpose for the notebook. We are retaining one master copy of the old ordinances that will eventually be microfilmed and always kept with the City in case there is ever any discrepancy between the City Code and any previous ordinance. City Hall Expansion Please refer to the League of Minnesota Cities magazine which you all should have received last weekend, specifically the article on the referendum pro- cess for the new city hall as approved for the City of Eagan. The article is written by Tom Davies who was retained by Jack Boarman to assist in the draft copies of the newsletters that were later revised, prepared and sent out to all residents of the City by the City of Eagan as a part of the referendum process. This league magazine is mailed out to mayors, councilmembers and staff throughout several hundred cities in the State of Minnesota -- a good public relations tool for our community. The re- vised plans as presented by the architect at the last City Council meeting have been reviewed by the Police Department and additional staff, and with additional modifications to the administrative offices and lunchroom, the new plan appears to be acceptable to the department heads. A final review is being undertaken this afternoon in a special staff meeting. ity Administrator Interview Schedule Advisory Planning Commission & Advisory Park & Recreation Commission February 12, 1983 7:10 p.m. - David Bohne 7:20 p.m. - Michael Wold 7:30 p.m. - Gail Swanson 7:40 p.m. - Jay Brunkhorst 7:50 p.m. - Douglas McNeeley 8:00 p.m. - George Kubik 8:10 p.m. - Phillip L. Davis 8:20 p.m. - JoAnne Alt 8:30 p.m. - Mark Nosbush 8:40 p.m. - James E. Staloch 8:50 p.m. - Chris T. Leifeld Special Note: Incumbents Carolyn Thurston (Advisory Park Commission) and Doris Wilkins and Garrett Mulrooney (Advisory Planning Commission) are not scheduled for interviews. Mindful of the Council's full schedules and need to save time, they stated that, since they were already known to the Council and/or had had recent interviews, they would not take up the Council's time by attending this interview session. Margaret Tilley (Advisory Park Commission) is not seeking reappointment. 13 December 1982 Tom Hedges City of Eagan Administrator 3795 Pilot Knob Road. Eagan, MN 55122 Dear Tom; I wish to apply for reappointment to the City of Eagan Advisory Planning Commission. I have enjoyed my association during the past three years, with yourself, other members of the city staff, the Mayor, the City Council Members and my fellow Commission Members, and I hope to continue serving on the Commission for another three years. The City of Eagan has shown tremendous growth over the past few years and I think this growth has been well managed by the city. As the freeways are completed, I'm sure we will be experiencing even more growth over the next five to ten years. I have learned a great deal during the past three years while serving on the Planning Commission and feel I have become a very effective member of the Commission. Now that I have the experience, I hope to be able to contribute even more to the management of my city's growth during the next few years. If you have any further questions, please contact me at (home) 452-4751 or (work) 456-6332. I look forward to continuing our relationships. Sincerely, David A. Bohne 1131 Parkview Lane Eagan, MN 55123 3616 Widgeon Way Eagan, Minnesota 55123 DEC 6 ;,j. Mr. Thomas L. Hedges City Administrator City of Sagan 3795 Pilot Knob Road Sagan, Minnesota 55122 Dear Mr. Hedges: I would like to request reappointment by the City Council to the Eagan Advisoty Planning Commission. My one year term on the Commission has. given me valuable experience which dill allow me to make a significant con- tribution to the important work of this group during the next three years. Thank you in advance for your consideration of my application. Sincerel/y,// Michael W. Iold Jan.3,1983 Thomas Hedges Eagan City Administrator P.O. Box 21-199 Eagan, Mn. 55121 To whom it may concern, I would like to be considered for a position on the City's Advisory Planning Commission or a,position on the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee. I am a Microbiologist employeed by the University of Minnesota's Microbiology Teaching Laboratory. I have lived in Eagan for 5 years and I've watched the growth of the city with interest. My husband and I own a piece of property in Eagan which has been and will continue to be affected by the growth and development of Eagan. In addition, riding a horse and bird watching have allowed me to use the park facilities in the area extensively. These things and more have prompted me to request an opportunity to have a voice in the change Eagan is experiencing. Sincerely, /' Gail Swanson 995 Cliff Rd. Eagan, Mn. 55123 +94. 3G3Z 3-73- SS30 1700 Four Oaks Road #359 Eagan, Minnesota 55121 December 21, 1982 City Administrator City of Eagan 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Dear Sir: Please consider my application for a position on the Advisory Planning Commission. My interest in obtaining such a position stems ' from my overall interest in getting involved in our community. My background is as follows: I have resided in Eagan for 91 years - 9 years with my parents at 4265 Lodgepole Drive and the past six months with my spouse at 1700 Four Oaks Road, where we have purchased a condominium. I graduated from Rosemount High School in 1976 and from the University of Minne- sota in 1980, with a B.S. in Business Administration. As a summer job while attending college, I worked for the City of Burns- ville's Engineering Department (on the survey crew). I am presently employed with First Bank Saint Paul as a Personal Banker. I would appreciate your considering me as an appointed member of the City's Advisory Planning Commission as I would look forward to serving the community. Very truly yours, Y/J_ Jay A. Brunkhorst 4sa-9a7�- a9i - 5000 Douglas C. McNeely 2060 Shale Lane Eagan, Mn. 55122 Mr. Tom Hedges City Administrator City Of Eagan 3 795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Dear Tom: It would be greatly appreciated if you could submit my name for re—appointment to the Eagan Advisory Park Committee for a new three year term. I have immensely enjoyed the past three years on the committee and would like to have the opportunity to have a small hand in the growth of our parks in the next three years. Thanking you for your cooperation in this matter I respectfully remain. Your truly, Dob as C. McNee y C f.� City of Eagan 3795 Pilot Knobb Roed Eagan, MN 55122 Attn: Mr. Thomas Hedges City Administrator Dear Mr. Hedges, 0 George H. Kubik 5053 Pine Ridge Drive Eagan, MN 55121 The City of Eagan has notified me that my appoint=ent to the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee is expiring. Having greatly enjoyed the opportunity to serve on this committee during 1982, I am submitting this application for reappointment. The experience of working with the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee has been personally satisfying and I believe that the actions'of this committee have been of material benefit to the citizens of Eagan. Attached is a copy of the resume that I submitted to the City Council in May, 1932. The summary of my experience and education remains current. Thank you for your consideration of this application for reappointment to the Eagan Advisory Park and Recreation Committee. If further information is required, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, January 1, 1983 k Gorge H. Kubik 'g053 Pineridge Lrive EeEsn, Minnesota 55121 City of Eagan 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Lear Sir: The May 1982 issue of the fEagan News" announced a vacancy on the City's Advisory Park k Recreation Committee. I wish to be considered for the position. As a resident of Es. -an, I am very interested in the acquisition and development of park and recreation lands for our community. A coordinated effort in this ares will ensure that the residents of Eagan and the surrounding comm::nities will continue 'to enjoy the benefits of planned park and recreation programs. My experience and education are directly applicable in meeting the requirements for this position. Experience: 1. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - 13 years 2. U.S. Civil Service ".ommiaaion - 2 years 3. U.S. Department of Justice - 1 year Py exp-rience has included: 1. The periodic administrative review of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Realty activities and the multiple -use National Wildlife Refuges. (The Realty program directs the acquisition of lands through purchase or easement.) 2. Land use planning for public lands. (For several years, I was Chairman of the Computerized Inventory and Analysis activity on behalf of the Upper Yiss- issippi River Basin Commission. We developed and evaluated a series of master planning approaches for multiple -use activities on the -Upper Mississippi River Basin. The results of this project were published, underwent public hearings, and were incorporated into a multiple use master planning bill which is now before the U.S. Congress.) 3. Numerous years as Regional Training Officer and as Project Officer for environmental studies. I have been directly involved with the representatives of a variety of regulatory, natural resource, and development agencies. Numerous private interest groups and concerned citizens have been involved in the projects which I have directed. Education: 1. BA - College of'.St. Thomas;.St. Paul, Minnesota (1966). Major work included Law, Political Science, and Economics. 2. Graduate Courses - University of Minnasotu; Xinneapolis, Minnesota. Major work included Ecology, Education, and Business Administration. The wise acquisition and use of Eagan park land is of concern to me and to many residents of Eagan. Your acceptenee and review of this application is appreciated. If I can provide further information please contact me. Sincerely, - .- YBY 25.1982 December 10, 1982 Phillip L. Davis 3113 Farnua Drive Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Thomas L. Hedges City Administrator City of Eagan . 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Dear Mr. Hedges: I read with great interest the announca.-ent of openings on the Advisory Committee on Parks and Recreation which appeared in this week's issue of the Eagan Chronicle. Please accept this letter as an expression of my interest in serving on the Advisory Cannittee. My wife Deborah and I are new residents of Eagan and quite excited about the prospect of being involved in local government. In fact, the opportunity to participate in local government was a major consideration in our decision to purchase a home in Eagan. The opening on the committee presents such an opportunity and I am most anxious to be of service to the ca:mnunity. As an educator and a former municipal police officer, I believe I can offer a breadth of experience to the committee. If I can answer any questions about my qualifications to serve on the Advisory Committee, please feel free to contact me at work (297-2356) or at hone (452-9656). Thank you for your time in this matter. Sincerely, A,lip.. ' O�Davis RESUME Phillip L. Davis 3113 Farnum Drive Eagan, Minnesota 55121 (612) 452-9656 EDUCATION 1980 -Present Doctoral Studies University of Minnesota Major: Adult Education 1976-79 Master of Arts College of St. Thomas Major: Curriculum and Instruction 1972-75 Bachelor of Arts St. Cloud State University Major: Sociology/Criminal Justice EMPLOYMENT Law Enforcement: 1979 - Present MINNESOTA BOARD OF PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING St. Paul, Minnesota Coordinator, Continuing Education Unit Administer a unit which regulates the professional education of Minnesota's 7800 licensed peace officers. Duties include policy development and implementation, training needs assessment, job task analysis, program evaluation and certification, and staff supervision. Acting Director, Law Enforcement Training Center Administer a technical center which provides pre- employment training to 200 police candidates annually (8/81-12/81). 1976 - 1979 CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE White Bear Lake, Minnesota Police Officer, Department of Police Responsible for the preservation of life, property, and peace in a suburban St. Paul community. Page 2 Phillip L. Davis Part-time Teaching: Summer 1982 COLLEGE OF ST. THOMAS St. Paul, Minnesota Instructor, Graduate School of Education Supervise graduate interns enrolled in the public safety education and administration program. 1978 - 1979 ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY St. Cloud, Minnesota Instructor, Center for Studies in Criminal Justice Develop and instruct a senior -level seminar for criminal justice majors. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 1977 - 1978 Advisor, White Bear Lake Police Explorer Post 1978 - 1979 Advisor, Criminal Justice Student Alliance, SCSU 1982 - Present Board of Directors, College of St. Thomas Alumni Association December 22,1'132 Dear Mr. Hedges. I am writing to apply for a position on the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee. I know the committee has recently been involved in creating a master plan for Eagan•s park system. I believe that with my educational background and experience I can be helpful to the committee as they implement this plan. Although I am currently working as a computer programmer, I have a BS in Recreation Resource Man- agement from the University of Minnesota. As part time and summer jobs I worked for Hennepin County Park Reserve District and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Parks Division. This combination helped me see both the academic and the practical sides of park planning. Sincerely, ianne Alt 17$3 Bluebill Circle Eagan, MN $$122 January 1, 1983 Mr. Tom Hedges City Administrator 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Tom, Please submit my name for appointment to either (not both) the advisory planning commission or the advisory park & recreation committee. I am convinced that Eagan is facing a dramatic population increase in the near future. A large population increase will cause many growing pains if proper emphasis is not placed on short and long term planning. If anticipated problems are not planned for now, all Eagan residents will face dramatically increased taxes and/or a reduced living-stan- ard. I have experience in both positions that are open. I assist- ed in developing two recreational areas in Albert Lea while a member of the JAYCEES. I have owned and managed several apartmentyin Minneapolis and St. Paul. Both experiences taught me a great deal about how resoures can be used to the maximium benefit of all. It also taught me that many resoures are under-utilized due to poor planning. I am presently employed as a financial controller for a company located in st. Paul. Previously I was employed as a Data Processing manager. Both positions provided numerous opportunies for short and long term planning. Thank you for your consideration. Mark Nosbush 1510 Lone Oak Road Eagan, Minnesota 55121 644 -6523 James E. Staloch '�-'�•� 4239 North Nybro Lane Eagan, Minnesota 55123 January 3, 1983 City Administrator Eagan City Hall Eagan, MN Dear City Administrator: This is in response to your notice of appointment to the Advisory Park & Recreation Committee. I am very interested in being appointed to this committee and feel I would be able to make very worth while contributions to the monthly meetings. I am an extremely civic minded person. This is evedenced by my willing- ness to serve my country as a United States Army Infantry soldier decorated in Vietnam in 1967. I have also donated countless numbers of hours as a senior member to the civil air patrol. On a more local level, I have coached youth soccer in the New Hope/Plymouth area and am presently the treasurer for the Northview Elementry P. T. A. My profession is that of school administrator with the Dakota County Area Vocational Technical Institute and I am also a part-time farmer. With the above mentioned experiences, you can see that I have had the opportunity to observe other park systems, manage public funds, and am constantly concerned with soil and land conservation. If any additional information is required, please feel free to contact me either at my office by phoning 423-8233 or at home in the evening by calling 452-4138. Sincerely, James E. Staloch JES/amr January 5, 1983 To All City Council Members, I am extremely interested in becoming a member of the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee. Throughout my life, I have actively participated in and directed park and recreation activities and feel that my enthusiasum and experience would be' -of great benefit to this Committee, the City Council and the City of Eagan. IID until Kovember 4th of 1982, I was employed by Merriam Park Community Center in St. Paul as a Youth Worker. My duties consisted of organizing ani operating a Youth and Teen Program and co -directing a recreation program in conjunction with the City of St. Paul Recrea- tion Department. My recreational duties included developing and or- ganizing recreational and athletic programs, refereeing athletic con- tests and coaching teams of both adults and children. Currently, I am employed on a part time basis with the City of St. Louis Park Recreation Department. I am also actively pursuing a job in retail or wholesale sales. I graduated from the College of St. Thomas in 1979 with a BA degree in Political Science. I also attended St. John's University in College- ville for one year. Throughout my time at both these fine institutions, I was always involve9 in many extracurricular activities ranging from Playing intramural basketball and football and coaching high school freshman basketball, to being a member of the College of St. Thomas President's Student Development Council. In these recessionary times, hard decisions must be made regarding thR expenditure of public.funds. With this in mind, we also must be a- ware of the need for properly developed park space and adequate recrea- tional activities for people of all ages. I most certainly would like to play a role in the study, advising and decision making of these ques- tions. Please strongly consider my application to be on this Committee. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, n Chris T. Leife 1966 Shale lane llVll Fagan, Minnesota 55122 Q 7 J V 4225 Pilot Knob Fd, Fagan, : N 55122 January. 4, 1983 ,,Mr Thomas Hedges City Administrator 3795 Pilot Knob Rd, Fagan, MN 55122 Dear Tom: I wish to be considered for reappointment to the Advisory Planning Commission, Thank you, DORIS H WTLKINS GARREIT r. 'MULROONEY 1170 RED CEDAR RD. EAGAN, MINN. 55121 January 4, 1983 City Administrator City of Eagan Eagan City Hall Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Re: Application for Eagan City Planning Commission Dear Sir: In response to December, 1982, "Eagan News" announcement of upcoming "advisory committee appoint- ments", I submit this letter to express my interest in again being appointed to the Advisory Planning Commission, as either a regular or alternate member. My experience as the alternate member on the Commission this past year has been most interesting and rewarding. I have come to know and really respect the interest, dedication and conscientious approach of Commission members and, having started, I would like to continue these endeavors if the City Council wishes. During this past year, I was able to attend most meetings in view of the absence of one or another regular member of the Commission from time to time, and hope I contributed in some way to the important work of the Commission as it deals with the significant issues raised by substantial, pro- posed development in our community, to be in a po- sition to make sound recommendations to the City Council. Attached is a copy of my letter dated January 4, 1982, which I incorporated by reference. Thank you again for your consideration. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to advise. GEM:lrh Enclosure V ry trul�yours, t\IIN�I I/rlvl"�\ G rrett E. Mulroone J GARRE77 E. MULROONEY �,. 1470 RED CEDAR RD. ' EAGAN, MINN. 55121 January 4, 1982 -.. City Administrator City of Eagan Eagan City Hall Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Re: Application for Eagan City Planning Commission Dear Sir: In response to December, 1981 "Eagan News" announcement of impending "advisory committee appointments", this letter is submitted to express my interest in becoming a member of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission. I believe the function of such committee-to advise the City Council on land use and other community planning mat- ters-is extremely important, particularly as relates to the requirement for a farsighted, thoughtful approach; then consistent, uniform implementation, in order to enhance and yet control our City's demanding growth patterns. I have lived in Eagan since 1977. My wife, Diane, and '`:;''' five children, ages 8-16, moved into 1470 Red Cedar Road in "Timberline" in August of that year. We enjoy our home, neighborhood and community very much. Our compliments to S-=�y�tchs the City Council, Planning Commission and other public bodies for past and current efforts to preserve and improve the community. I graduated from St. John's University in 1963 with a B.A. degree in Political science. I received my law degree from the University of Minnesota in June, 1966. After two years active duty in the United States and Europe with the United States Army, 4th Armored Division, I joined the law firm of Maun, Green, Hayes, Simon, Johanneson and Brehl in St. Paul and Minneapolis, with whom I currently practice. I am 40 years old. I have been active in church activities, first at St. Gregory's (where I was the school advisory committee chair- man for two years), when we lived in Highland in St. Paul, and currently at St. Peter's and at St. Joseph's in West St. Paul, where our children attend school. I have participated in community activities through the Ramsey and Hennepin City Administrator Page Two January 4, 1982 County Bar Associations, through our "Timberline Associa- tion" and as a member of the Midway Serra Club in St. Paul. I recently finished a three year commitment as a member (one year as president) of the St. John's University Na- tional Alumni Association. Although I have no previous experience serving on actual city or community chartered commissions or committees, I believe my degree in political science and numerous.ex- periences in representative organizations made up of varied persons with varying backgrounds and points of view indicate my potential to well -serve the needs and purposes of the Advisory Planning Commission and the Eagan City Council. Thank you for your consideration. If needed, I would be pleased to accept the challenge of this service to Eagan. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to advise. GEM:ek Very truly yours, Garrett E. Mulrooney December 10, 1982 Mr. Roger Martin, Chairperson Eagan Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee 3501 Coachman Road Eagan, MN 55122 Dear Roger: It has become necessary to submit my resignation to the Eagan Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience on this advisory board and will miss the contact with my fellow board members. It has been a very enriching experience to work with dedicated and concerned people. I would also like to commend the excellent leadership of our board director, Ken Vraa. Ken is organized, well informed, supportive and helpful to the board members. It would be difficult to find a more qualified and professional person. Thank you for the opportunity to be on this board. It has been very rewarding. Sincerely, 1 Margaret J. Tilley 1\ MEMO TO: KEN SOUTHORN, FIRE DEPARTm1NT RELIEF ASSOCIATION PENSION COMMITTEE FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HI7DCES DATE: DECEMBER 2, 1982 SUBJECT: VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT PENSION PROPOSAL The City Council is proposing the following benefit changes and increases to the current retirement.pension plan. 1. Lump sum upon completing 20 years of service is $30,000 or the equivalent monthly benefit option of $200.00. 2. The City's contribution for 1982 and 1983 is $65,000 per year. Each contribution thereafter will be at a level necessary to retire the unfunded deficit prior to December 31, 1987 but in no event will exceed $65,000 per year adjusted by 7% compounded annually for the remaining years. 3. For present forecasting purposes the increase for state_ aid allocations will be based yearly on a 7% factor. 4. The number of volunteer firefighters is 70. This number is subject to change by the City Council upon demonstrating the need for additional personnel. . 5. Effective with the next pension increase, all pension amounts will be determined on a pro rata basis for the years of service within each pension increment. 6. This proposal covers the period January 1, 1983 through December 31, 1987. MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: JANUARY 10, 1983 SUBJECT: JO1NT CABLE COMMISSION BID On Thursday, January 6, 1983, the Joint Burnsville/Eagan Cable Commission received one bid from Group W Cable (a subsidiary of Westinghouse Broad- casting Cable, Inc.). The joint commission was hopeful to receive more than one bid; however, it was not a surprise to receive only the one bid. The Chicago Tribune Company, by which Mr. Dick Joyce was employed, pulled out of Minnesota a few months ago and therefore did not bid, and Dowden out of Atlanta had expressed interest in bidding but did not submit a bid. The more cities in a metropolitan area that bid and approve franchises, the more the competition is reduced with cable companies. Group W, formally Teleprompter, has successfully bid suburban groups throughout the metropoli- tan area and is a strong candidate for the City of St. Paul franchise. Because Group W is a candidate for the City of St. Paul, the commission feels their bid should be favorable towards the Cities of Burnsville and Eagan. A good reputation by a cable company while bidding a neighboring franchise is very important, specifically to Group W while they attempt in the next few months to gain the franchise in the City of St. Paul. According to Tom Creighton, it is important to have the consultant, Tele- communications Management Corp., review the proposal. If the commission feels there are certain aspects of the proposal they do not like or there are other aspects that they would like included, it is certainly possible to negotiate changes to the proposal. As you have already observed, the proposal is quite lengthly, three volumes of detail. I would recommend your reading the executive summary which is approximately sixteen pages in length and located in Volume I, the section before Section A. This will give you an overview of what is being proposed. Then, for more detail, you can read the other sections in the three volumes at your. leisure. It will not be necessary to keep these pro- posals, but it is recommended that. you retain them for the next two to three months. After a franchise is awarded, feel free to return them to the City due to their size. I would, however, recommend you always retain the executive summary. Tom -Creighton warned the commission last Thursday that it is not uncommon for other cable commissions, whether they are bidding or not bidding, to spread rumors about a cable company which has bid or may be under strong consideration for selection by a city or joint commission. Even though other cable companies did not bid, it could be advantageous to spread rumors, such as Group W does not. hire employees for construction from the metropolitan area or Group W has notoriously raised rates very rapidly once the franchise is issued ' or any other such rumor. The reason Joint Cable Commission Bid Memo January 10, 1983 Page Two for spreading rumors and implanting them with city councils is for the sole .and hopeful achievement of having a certain franchise, in this case Group W, removed from the process which allows a different cable company to rebid the franchise and eliminate a certain amout of competition. There is no valid reason for starting any rumors. Group W has an excellent track record in communities Mr. Creighton has served and possibly false false rumors for the some of the reasons I have mentioned will never be started by other cable companies. If rumors are started, it is important that City Councilmembers openly discuss the rumor as soon as they hear one at a regular City Council meeting or cable commission meeting instead of waiting until later in the process when all the review is completed by the commission and a vote is under consideration by both cities. Both Jim Spore, Burnsville City Manager, and I were asked by Mr. Creighton and the joint commission to express the possibility of rumors to our respec- tive city councils. On the surface, the bid looks quite good; however, until the review has been completed, commission members are going to refrain from comment pub- licly due to the fact that it might be desirable to negotiate differenct aspects or proposals within the bid by the joint commission during the review process. City Councilmember Smith and City Administrator Hedges will provide an additional update at the January 18, 1983 City Council meeting. ity Administrator cc: Joint Burnsville/Eagan Cable Commission Members