04/30/1985 - City Council SpecialSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY
APRIL 30, 1985
5:15 P.M.
I. Roll Call
II. History
III. Other
IV. Adjournment
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MEMO TO: HORNORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES
DATE: APRIL 29, 1985
SUBJECT: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A special City Council meeting was set by Mayor Blomquist for 5:15
p.m., on Tuesday, April 30 (tomorrow) to approve a bid to publish
the Eagan History Book. At the April 16 City Council meeting it
was mentioned that a meeting might be necessary this week in order
to keep on schedule with the 60 -day requirement for publication.
In order for the successful bidder to produce copies for sale at
the July 4 Birthday Celebration, it will be necessary to begin
publication on May 1 allowing the 60 -day time frame. The bids
were received last Friday and after a review this morning, it was
determined that the City will recommend the bid of Viking
Publishing Company for the reasons outlined in the attached
memorandum. Also attached are bids presented by three other
publishing companies.
The book will more than likely sell
the difference in the publication cost
expenses incurred by the City for Lisa
tasks in preparing the History Book.
/TAL-
City Administrator
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for approximately $10, and
and sale price will cover
Fleming and other related
MEMO TO: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES
FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DUFFY
DATE: APRIL 29, 1985
SUBJECT: HISTORY BOOR PRINTING & BINDING
The City of Eagan has received four (4) proposals for printing
and binding the history book of the City. The prices quoted are
acceptable and will allow the book to be, sold at a very
reasonable price, certainly below $10 each. The qualifications
of the proposers do vary and I have attempted to summarize each
proposal, as follows:
PIONEER PRINTING
Pioneer Printing submitted the lowest prices:
2000 Books - $5.97 each, $11,940.00
3000 Books - $4.97 each, $14,910.00
4000 Books - $4.52 each, $18,080.00
5000 Books - $4.22 each, $21,100.00
Rerun Charge - 2000 books - $4.66 each, $9,320
However, their proposal was extremely brief and the only examples
submitted were of paper proposed to be used. This company is
located in Minneapolis and employs 30 full-time personnel and 10
part-time. Although Pioneer Press has been in business for over
70 years, their actual book printing experience seems to be
extremely limited. They only listed three books as examples of
their experience and only one of these was a hard bound. Also,
the books listed were directories or summaries of legal
proceedings which would not require artistic layouts.
Looking at their time schedule (3 weeks for typesetting,
keylining and proofing; 2 weeks for press work and folding; and 4
weeks for binding and finishing), I am afraid they are possibly
underestimating the first step. Also, if their bindery needs 4
weeks for binding and finishing, they probably do not have
efficient equipment.
They propose to use Midwest Editions as a subcontractor for
binding purposes.
Considering that we would like a quality book published and that
our time frame is extremely tight, I would suggest that Pioneer's
proposal not be considered because of their lack of actual hard
cover book publishing experience. Considering that our book is
not just a directory but a book with a complicated layout and
many pictures, any delay because of inexperience could cause
missing the delivery deadline and/or result in an inferior
product.
NYSTROM PUBLISHING CO., INC.
The next lowest price was submitted by Nystrom Publishing Co.,
Inc., of Maple Grove:
2000
books
- $6.23
each,
$12,461.96
3000
books
- $4.77
each,
$14,304.48
4000
books
- $4.08
each,
$16,317,04
5000
books
- $3.63
each,
$18,130.44
No price quoted for
rerun.
Nystrom employs a total of 12 persons. This proposal submitted
examples of paper to be used, of styles of type and also a copy
of a soft bound book which they had printed. Their experience
seems to be of the general printer variety, i.e., brochures.,
newsletters, posters, etc. They listed four books which they had
printed, three of which were by the same author and about
fishing. One of these books was the soft cover book which they
submitted as an example. Although this example was adequate, I
was not overly impressed with the layout.
Their time schedule allows one week for typesetting (adequate),
one week for keylining after approval of typesetting and
receiving layouts (possibly too short), one week to strip and
prepare a blueline after approval of keylining (adequate), one
week to print after the blueline is approved (possible) and one
week for the binding (possible). Keep in mind that that, in this
proposal as well as the others, City personnel will be
responsible for proofreading and preparing draft layouts as well
as approving the various steps.
Nystrom proposes to use Muscle Bound Bindery as a subcontractor
for the binding.
I would suggest not using Nystrom for the same reasons as stated
for not using Pioneer.
VIKING PRESS, INC.
The third lowest price quote was from Viking Press, Inc. Their
prices were as follows:
2000
books -
$7.47
each,
$14,930.50
3000
books -
$5.74
each,
$17,230.60
4000
books -
$5.05
each,
$20,189.00
5000
books -
$4.44
each,
$22,205.50
Rerun
charge
- 2000
copies - $5.48 each, $10,966.00
Viking is one of the three most experienced (and/or largest) book
publishing firms in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. They are
an international printing firm doing work locally, nationally and
internationally, primarily in the book publishing and related
fields. The book would be printed at their Eden Prairie plant
which has approximately 130 employees. They are obviously
experienced in producing hard cover books. They submitted
several examples of their work, two of which had fairly
complicated layouts, as would our book. They also submitted
examples of paper.
Their timeframe allows typesetting, proofreading, and layout
during the month of May and making plates, bluelines, final
proofs, printing and binding during June. This timetable seems
acceptable and will again depend on City personnel performing
their duties.
They would use West Publishing of Eagan as a subcontractor to
produce the hard bound cover.
I would recommend that Viking be seriously considered for the
job. They are experienced and would be able to work with us and
guide us, expecially in the areas where we are unexperienced.
They also have the facilities and personnel to adequately
complete the job within the required time.
COLWELL/NORTH CENTRAL INC
The fourth proposal was submitted by Colwell/North Central of St.
Paul. Their prices are:
2000 books - $7.75 each,
3000 books - $6.50 each,
4000 books - $5.70 each,
No quote given for 5000
Rerun charge - 2000 books
$15,500.00
$19,500.00
$22,800.00
- $4.80 each, $9,600
Colwell/North Central is another of the top three publishing
firms in this area. They do a large amount of work in the upper
Midwest area. They are very experienced in hard cover book
printing and submitted many samples of their work, nine of which
were hard cover books of varying difficulty and styles. They
also submitted paper samples and examples of the City of Eagan's
book layout in different type styles.
Their time table includes two days for typesetting (very fast), 5
days for keylining after Eagan staff has proofread and made
layout dummies, 7 days for camera work and prep, 4-5 days for
printing after staff proofs and 4-5 days for binding. This firm
seems to have advanced equipment so it is possible that they
could keep to this schedule.
Two subcontractors would be used. Type setting and keylining
would be performed by Key Publishing, locally owned by Gary
Andersen (a resident of Eagan) and binding would be performed by
West Publishing.
I would recommend that Colwell/North Central also be considered
for this project for the same reasons as stated for Viking Press.
The City of Eagan history book, "Lone Oak Years," hopefully will
be something that residents, old and new, of the City as well as
others associated with Eagan will wish to keep for many years to
come. To that end, the actual book should be of a fairly high
quality and attractive inside and out. I feel that our chances
of receiving such a finished book, especially considering the
time constraints, would be greatly enlarged by choosing either
Viking or Collwell/North Central. They have the personnel who
are experienced with producing hard cover, quality books and
also the equipment to produce them.
Viking's prices are the better of the two, and for that reason,
it would probably be advisable to award the project to Viking.
If 2000 were ordered as a first printing, the price per book
would be $7.47 each. This would mean that the book could be sold
for $9.95 which is an extremely reasonable price for a book of
this type.
However, if the Council thinks that it would be possible and
probable to sell 3,000 books, the individual price to us of $5.74
per book is much better and would allow a lower sale price.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: To award the printing and
binding of the Eagan history book to Viking Press in the amount
of either 2000 or 3000 copies.
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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES
DATE: APRIL 30, 1985
SUBJECT: INFORMATIVE
Due to a three-week stretch between regular City Council meetings
and with the growing number of letters and other information
for review by the City Council, I have included several items
of informational status for your reading and review.
AMM Board Appointments
Last week the city manager of Coon Rapids was selected by the
nomination committee for vice-president of the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities. This leaves Dakota County with
no incumbent representation on the AMM Board of Directors.
The City Administrator of Mendota Heights was selected by the
nomination committee to serve on the Board of Directors and
will be the only representative from Dakota County. Mayor Blomquist
was concerned about the decision of the AMM and, therefore,
wrote and sent a letter to the Executive Director, a copy of
which is enclosed for your review.
Dakota County Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan
Enclosed is a copy of a letter that was sent to Mr. Larry Figgins,
Administrative Design Engineer with Dakota County, regarding
the upgrading of Lone Oak Road between Lexington Avenue and
T.H. 55 to be included in the Dakota County Five -Year Capital
Improvement Plan.
Polzin Memorial Fund
Enclosed is correspondence with Agnes Polzin regarding a decision
that was made to use those funds for renovation of the Wescott
School Bell which is now being displayed at the Eagan Municipal
Center building. The rope, which will finalize the project,
will be installed in the next couple of weeks.
Municipal Legislative Commission
Enclosed is a copy of a Municipal Legislative Commission update
for your review.
ness Solicitation
Last summer a policy was set by the City Council that business
solicitation for the selling of flowers, pictures and other
wares and sundry items would not be allowed on public property
or private property without proper land use and zoning regulations.
April 30, 1985
Page 2
A young fellow from South St. Paul has requested permission
to sell flowers within our City at the intersection of Cedar
Avenue and Diffley Road during the Mother's Day weekend. The
City has informed this fellow that business solicitation is
not allowed and he is asking to pursue the item before the City
Council. Enclosed is a copy of a letter and in an effort to
streamline the next City Council agenda on May 7, the City Council
supports its policy of 1984 - there will be no changes made,
however, if there is a desire to change the policy, the item
will be placed formally on the agenda. A simple direction is
all that is required on this item.
s/Thomas L. Hedges
City Administrator
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Enclosure
of
3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O. BOX 21199
EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55121
PHONE: (612) 454-8100
April 25, 1985
VERN PETERSON
ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES
183 UNIVERSITY AVE E
ST PAUL MN 55101
Re: Board Appoints AMM
Dear Vern:
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BEA BLOMQUIST
Mayor
THOMAS EGAN
JAMES A. SMITH
JERRY THOMAS
THEODORE WACHTER
CWml Members
THOMAS HEDGES
CIN Adn)4 "Iv
EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE
Clly Clerk
In studying the geographics of the seven -county metropolitan area,
it is very much the concern of Eagan and surrounding cities that
Dakota County have representation that speaks to issues in Dakota
County.
Dakota County is the fastest growing county in the state. The
population has increased from 194,000 in 1980 to 210,000 in 1984,
which represents 10% of the total metropolitan population.
The issues of utmost importance in Dakota County include 1)
Housing - because of allthe new growth. 2) Schools - again
because of the new growth. 3) Transportation - because of the
impact the growth has caused on roads. 4) Parks - of regional
significance, our parks, which, for the most part, are not yet
developed and need to be because of the development. 5) Airport
noise and flight corridor - because of the changing flight pattern.
6) Land fills and a solution to solid waste disposal - as you
well know, Dakota County has the supplier of land fills for other
metropolitan counties. 6) Health care and emergency (ambulance)
coverage. These are a few of our concerns; the list could go on
and on.
Dakota County is losing two board members, one because of relocation
and one because of an expired term.
If AMM is concerned about participation from all counties, the
nomination committee should carefully review the geographics of
it's board and committees. It is my concern that if we do not
look at a balance participation and one county or two get excluded
we are, in fact, doing ourself a disservice.
Recently a service committee of which I was a member reviewed how
to improve our membership as well as services. The goal was to
encourage non-members to join and participate in issues of metro-
politan significance.
THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
BOARD APPOINTS AMM
APRIL 25, 1985
PAGE 2
Might I point out that when we do not balance the voice and votes
of our metropolitan counties we are in fact encouraging those
cities who have not yet joined to remain non-members. Further,
those who are members to drop out because the issues they feel are
important to them may not be addressed because not enough other
cities share these concerns.
It may be too late to correct the imbalance that we will have. My
only hope is that the AMM staff and future boards will recognize
this need to balance geographic issues so those who vote on them
will understand the area of concern.
I write to you with my concern for Dakota County but actually
these concerns could apply to anyone of the seven -counties. Please
convey my message to the appropriate committees.
Sincerely,
Bea Blomquist
Mayor
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cc: AMM Board
AMM Nomination Committee
Mayor Connie Morrison, Burnsville
Mayor Robert Lockwood, Mendota Heights
Mayor William Saed, Inver Grove Heights
Mayor Leland Knutson, Rosemount
Mayor Marlis Overgard, Apple Valley
Mayor Duane Zaun, Lakeville
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3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O- BOX 21199
BEA BLOMQUIST
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121
Moves
PHONE: (612) 454-8100
THOMAS EGAN
JAMES A. SMITH
JERRY THOMAS
THEODORE WACHTER
Council Members
THOMAS HEDGES
April 26, 1985
City AomiN:rrota
EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE
Cpy Clerk
LARRY FIGGINS
ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN ENGINEER
DAKOTA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT
DAKOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CTR
HASTINGS MN
Re: Dakota County Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan
In response to your request at our meeting on Monday, April 22,
regarding the Dakota County Highway Department Five -Year Capital
Improvement Plan, the City requests consideration for the upgrading
of Lone Oak Road between Lexington Avenue and T.H. 55 to be
included within the Dakota County Five -Year Capital Improvement
Plan.
This section of roadway is presently being utilized very heavily
as access from T.H. 55 to I -35E. It is not known whether this
heavy use will continue upon the completion of 35E and other
accesses further south on Yankee Doodle Road and Pilot Knob Road.
However, Section 1, located east of T.H. 55 and 149 and north of
County Road 26, is beginning to develop with the Northwest Airline
Corporate Headquarters being located in the northwest quarter of
Section 1. This will probably not impact County Road 26 greatly
at this time since primary access will be off of T.H. 149.
However, the City is certain that this will trigger future develop-
ment within this area and could create traffic problems resulting
from an inadequate roadway section for Lone Oak Road.
Therefore, the City would like to request that Lone Oak Road
upgrading between Lexington Avenue and T.H. 55 be included in your -
Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan. An estimate of the need for
this roadway completion would be in either 1988 or 1989. The City
staff would estimate the necessity for upgrading Lone Oak Road
east of T.H. 55 to be between 1990 and 1995.
THE LONE OAK TREE... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
LARRY FIGGINS
PAGE 2
Thank you for your cooperation regarding your sharing of informa-
tion of the Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan for Dakota County
and I will be happy to assist you in any way regarding this
matter. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 7,
1985. If a resolution is required by Council to include the
upgrading of Lone Oak Road between Lexington Avenue and T.H. 55,
please inform me so that I may take the appropriate action.
Sincerely,
TThnoms LHe gIes
CityAdfiriistrato
rl
Richard M. Hef
Assistant City Engineer
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OF
3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD. P.O. BOX 21199
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121
PHONE: (612) 454-8100
April 25, 1985
AGNES POLZIN
1015 BLUE GENTIAN ROAD
EAGAN MN 55121
Re: Herb Polzin Memorial Fund
Dear Agnes:
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BEA BLOMQUIST
Mayor
THOMAS EGAN
JAMES A, SMITH
JERRY THOMAS
THEODORE WACHTER
Couoon Members
THOMAS HEDGES
City Aaminftrato,
EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE
CM CIe,k
Thank you for your letter dated April 4, 1985, which relates to
Herb's memorial that is currently deposited at Minnesota Bank of
Eagan. Your letter has authorized myself as custodian of the
funds to withdraw the money for a purpose that is most appropriate
to honor Herb's memory. The total balance as of March 31, 1985,
was $474.37.
I reviewed your letter with the Mayor and City Council and it was
their suggestion and my concurrence that the money be used to
renovate the Wescott School Bell that is displayed as a part of
the exterior of the Eagan Municipal Center building. As you know,
the bell needed sandblasting and repainting and also remounting in
the small alcove area located on the southeast side of the
building. I am planning to acknowledge the use of the memorial
funds for this purpose in the official City Council minutes and a
newspaper article.
I believe Herb would be proud that monies are being used in his
memory for the preservation of the Wescott School Bell.
If you have any questions regarding the decision that was made, as
you directed, for disbursement of the memorial fund, please feel
free to contact me at any time. I believe the final amount will
be slightly greater than $474.37 due to interest accumulation
during the month of April. I will send you a copy of the final
savings account statement for your personal records.
Sinc,`1��rnely, ,
Tho/mas
City Administrator
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cc: Honorable Mayor Blomquist
All Members of the Eagan City Council
Ella Sachwitz
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VOL. II, No. II
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APRIL 5, 1985
MLC adopts Schreiber LGA formula
At its most recent board of directors' meeting, the
Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) adopted the position
of supporting the local government aid (LGA) distribution
formula authored by Representative Bill Schreiber
(IR -Brooklyn Park), chairman of the House Tax Committee.
The bill, House File 1583, introduced April 15, received MLC
backing because it reduces present disparities in local
government aid distributions of state funds to Minnesota
cities and because it rewards efficiencies in local
spending. Called the Variable Effort Local Government Aid
Formula, this legislation differs from the current LGA
formula in two significant respects. Under current law, the
amount of aid given a city is based on the city's
expenditures. Schreiber's bill would base the amount on a
city's certified levy instead, and would exclude federal and
state funds that cities spend but don't levy.
The proposed legislation also would act as a disincentive
for local spending, by implementing a sliding mill rate to
determine state aid. Under current law, 10 mills are
subtracted from a city's expenditure base to determine the
amount a city receives in state LGA dollars. As spending
increases, the 10 mill number remains the same. Under the
MLC -supported legislation, the number of mills subtracted
increases as local levies increase, thereby reducing local
government aids as a proportion to spending as spending
increases.
The effect of the Variable Effort LGA formula would be to,,,
increase the amount of aid given to most suburbs and larger
outstate cities, and to freeze the amount now given /to/
Minneapolis. A provision in the bill allows all cities -to
receive at least their 1985 LGA allocation.
Under current law, Minneapolis receives $159 per person,
compared with an average of $27 per person for the 16
MLC -member cities. These LGA dollars are used by cities to
reduce the property taxes of their residents. The proposed
bill, which would increase the MLC figure to about $50 per
person over time, is a step in the right direction toward
eliminating an imbalance which has developed over the past
decade, according to MLC members. The total population of
MLC cities is about 530,000, or 16.5 percent of the state's
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LEGISLATIVE
COMMISSION PAGE TWO
LGA continued from page Ong
population, yet the group receives only about 5 percent of
the state's total local government aid payments.
Minneapolis, on the other hand, has a population of 364,000,
which is less than 9 percent of the state's population, but
receives about 22 percent of the state's aid.
Schreiber's bill, which was introduced with a 4 percent
increase in funding levels over last year, was amended to
raise the funding level to 6 percent. See the accompanying
chart to see the impact of that funding level. This funding
level was supported by the MLC.
Another amendment, which the MLC didn't support, would have
allowed cities to use a per capita or a per household figure
to determine their aide, whichever provided the most LGA
dollars. That amendment would have mainly benefited
Minneapolis at the expense of MLC members. If a $16 million
increase were appropriated in local government aids next
year, for example, Minneapolis would receive a $2 million
increase if the formula permitted counting households. More
than $125,000 of this amount.would come from increases MLC
cities would receive if only population were used in the
formula.
HOUSE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID FORMULA
68 APPROPRIATION INCREASE
1985
1986
Pure
1985
1986
Pure
B Increase
Per
Per
Formula
City
LGA
-00
IN sed
B Increase
Formula
From 1985
Capita
Capita
Per Capita
CO
000)
(000)
Blaine
$ 1,155
$ 1,238
7.2 8
$ 1,381
20 B
S 35.22
S 38.74
S 42.11
Bloomington
2,420
2,662
10.0
3,723
54
28.91
31.80
44.49
Brooklyn Park
1,781
1,959
10.0
3,248
82
36.51
40.16
66.60
Burnsville
1,427
1,570
10.0
2,789
95
37.18
40.90
72.66
Eagan
282
310
10.0
894
217
10.64
11.70
33.76
Eden Prairie
274
301
10.0
893
226
12.90
14.19
42.02
Edina
551
551
0
0
-100
12.16
12.16
0
Maple Grove
532
585
10.0
1,764
232
20.69
22.76
68.60
Maplewood
1,277
1,370
7.24
1,567
23
45.40
48.69
55.72
Minnetonka
1,583
1,725
8.97
2,071
31
38.67
42.14
50.60
Mounds View
487
536,
10.0
686
41
37.88
41.67
53.34
Plymouth
346
381
10.0
1,290
273
9.34
10.28
34.82
Roseville
717
789
10.0
1,306
82
20.06
22.06
36.50
Shoreview
398
415
4.27
447
12
20.15
21.01
22.61
White Bear Lake
845
930
10.0
1,266
50
37.06
40.77
55.50
Woodbury
430
473
10_0
747
74
33.94
37.33
59.03
TOTAL
$14,505
$15,795
8.888
$24.072
65.958
$27.26
$29.69
545.25
Duluth
$ 10,529
$ 11,582
10.0 B
$ 16,517
56.9 B
$120.93
$133.02
$189.72
Minneapolis
58,041
58,041
0 .
56,588
- 2.5
159.34
159.34
155.36
St. Paul
33,863
35,360
4.42
39466
15_4
125.77
131.33
145.10
TOTAL
$102,433
$104,983
2.498
$112.171
9.518
5142.16
$145.70
$155.67
Continued
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The Senate is expected to begin deliberations on local
government aids this week. At this time, it has not been
determined what bill the Senate will adopt• however, Senator
Doug Johnson, chairman of the Senate Tax Committee, is the
chief author of the League of Minnesota Cities' proposal.
The MLC chose to support Schreiber's proposal, rather than
the League's, because it is less expenditure -driven and
decreases the disparities that now exist on a faster
schedule.
In the House, Schreiber's bill passed the division of the
Tax Committee, and is expected to pass out of full committee
by Thursday. The full House is expected to act on this
measure next week.
Dedicated tax proposed for sewer overflow
Interest-free loans to .cities saddled: .with . the,,financial
problems -of separating their sanitary sewers from storm
sewers over the next 10-15 years are being discussed in both
the House and the Senate.
An additional tax on cigarettes, interestingly, is the
proposed method by which to raise those loan funds. In the
House, a bill is being considered to place a 6 cent tax on
cigarettes, which would raise an estimated $25 million a
year. Of that generated income, $5 million would be loaned
to, St. Paul and South St. Paul to fund sewer separation
projects. (The original bill, H.F. 848, authored by
Representative Don Valento [IR -Little Canada] would have
included St. Paul- only; the billwas amended in the Tax
Committee to include South St. Paul.) The other $20 million
would be used to assist cities in financing new sewer and
waste water treatment projects throughout Minnesota,
including Twin City suburbs.
The Senate Tax Committee has passed out two separate
bills --one to impose an additional 8 cent tax on cigarettes
July 1, the other to provide interest-free loans to
Minneapolis, St. Paul and South St. Paul for the purpose of
sewer separation. It is expected that the two bills will be
linked in the Senate Finance Committee.
The MLC adopted the position of supporting the cigarette tax
increase as a finding mechanism for the sewer separation
projects for all three cities. To complete sewer separation
in 15 years, which is provided in the House bill, St. Paul
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CSO coDtjnued from__ppge three
has estimated it needs $154 million, Minneapolis has
estimated it needs $52 million and South St. Paul has
estimated it needs $9 million. The 'Senate version would
allow only 10 years for completion.
The MLC supports funding for all three cities because it is
concerned about resolving the problem; if the problem isn't
solved, according to MLC members, it will have an eventual
impact on MLC cities, most probably in the form of hookup or
construction moratoriums.
MLC to monitor IRB legislation
Because of a diversity of member opinion, the Municipal
Legislative Commission (MLC) has decided to stay neutral on
pending ,legislation regarding Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB)
allocation formulas.
A bill authored by Senator Larry Pogemiller (DFL -
Minneapolis), is -,pending, in the.Senate Tax Committee which
would distribute the limited amount•of available funds to
the state's cities in basically the same method the funds
were distributed last year. That method, which is based on
historical use --cities that historically used more
development bonds were allotted more --gives a significant
portion of the state -Is allocation limit to MLC -member
communities. (See accompanying chart.) . ,
The bill, which has passed the House Tax Committee, would
implement a drastic change in the current distribution
method. Authored by Representative Bill Schreiber, the
legislation would place all IRB allocations on a first-come,
first -serve basis, but use a priority system to determine
allotment amounts. Manufacturing would be first priority,
followed by pollution control facilities and lastly,
commercial properties. As can be seen on the accompanying
chart, in the past all cities have tended to use IRBs for
commercial ventures.
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MLC adopts `comparable worth' policy
At its recent board of directors' meeting, the MLC adopted a
policy to oppose any changes to the existing comparable
worth law.
Some changes bandied about at the Legislature would exclude
police officers and fire fighters from the comparable worth
studies. That provision could have two negative effects,
according to the MLC: It would require major revisions to
the study already begun, and, if excluded, would result in a
flawed result which wouldn't take into effect all of a
city's employees, thereby skewing the total compensation
package cities must negotiate.
The bill, S.F. 438, offered in the Senate by Senator
Gene Merriam (DFL -Coon Rapids) to exclude police and fire
was passed by the Senate Government Operations Committee on
April 17. The Merriam bill was amended in committee to
include all job classes as part of the study. The following
language is in the Senate bill:
"The arbitrator shall consider both the results of
a job evaluation study and any employee objectives
to the study ... A political subdivision may specify
an amount of funds to be used solely to correct
inequitable compensation relationships as well as
an amount of funds to be used for general salary
increases. The provisions of the (comparable
worth law) do not diminish a political
subdivision's duty to bargain in good faith."
In the House, at the comparable worth bill has made it to
the floor.
The governor has indicated he will veto any bill that either
excludes police and fire or extends the study's completion
date.
Coming Events
Monday, April 29 MLC Operating Committee Meeting
3:00-5:00 p.m., Minnetonka City Hall
Monday, May 13 MLC Operating Committee Meeting
3:00-5:00 p.m., Edina City Hall
Monday, May 20 Legislative Session Adjourns
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Update shorts
Convention Center
The MLC board of directors has reaffirmed its position to
oppose any legislation to fund the Minneapolis Convention
Center using regional tax revenues.
The present bill, supported by the City of Minneapolis,
uses a seven -county metro area property tax as a revenue
source to guarantee bonds that must be sold to finance
construction. This back-up tax violates the MLC's position
and is being opposed by MLC lobbyists.
Regional Parks
Legislation is pending in the House Appropriations Committee
as well as the Senate Finance Committee to fund regional
parks in the seven -county area.
The Metropolitan Council has asked the Legislature for $25
million for those purposes; that funding level was endorsed
by the MLC in January. The governor's bill, however,
recommends only $9.2 million. It is uncertain at this time
what the final figure will be.
Local Government Aids
On Tuesday, April 16, Governor Rudy Perpich announced an
additional $207.7 million surplus expected during the next
biennium. Legislators and the executive branch currently
are deciding how to spend --or return --this additional money.
One proposal, which is being considered seriously, would
reschedule local government aids payments so cities would
receive their first payments earlier than July 15. This
revenue shift, according to proponents, would assist the
state and cities in smoothing out cash flow problems.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY
APRIL 30, 1985
5:15 P.M.
I. Roll Call
II. History
III. Other
IV. Adjournment
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MEMO TO: HORNORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES
DATE: APRIL 29, 1985
SUBJECT: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A special City Council meeting was set by Mayor Blomquist for 5:15
p.m., on Tuesday, April 30 (tomorrow) to approve a bid to publish
the Eagan History Book. At the April 16 City Council meeting it
was mentioned that a meeting might be necessary this week in order
to keep on schedule with the 60 -day requirement for publication.
In order for the successful bidder to produce copies for sale at
the July 4 Birthday Celebration, it will be necessary to begin
publication on May 1 allowing the 60 -day time frame. The bids
were received last Friday and after a review this morning, it was
determined that the City will recommend the bid of Viking
Publishing Company for the reasons outlined in the attached
memorandum. Also attached are bids presented by three other
publishing companies.
The book will more than likely sell
the difference in the publication cost
expenses incurred by the City for Lisa
tasks in preparing the History Book.
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City Administrator
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for approximately $10, and
and sale price will cover
Fleming and other related
MEMO TO: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES
FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DUFFY
DATE: APRIL 29, 1985
SUBJECT: HISTORY BOOR PRINTING & BINDING
The City of Eagan has received four (4) proposals for printing
and binding the history book of the City. The prices quoted are
acceptable and will allow the book to be, sold at a very
reasonable price, certainly below $10 each. The qualifications
of the proposers do vary and I have attempted to summarize each
proposal, as follows:
PIONEER PRINTING
Pioneer Printing submitted the lowest prices:
2000 Books - $5.97 each, $11,940.00
3000 Books - $4.97 each, $14,910.00
4000 Books - $4.52 each, $18,080.00
5000 Books - $4.22 each, $21,100.00
Rerun Charge - 2000 books - $4.66 each, $9,320
However, their proposal was extremely brief and the only examples
submitted were of paper proposed to be used. This company is
located in Minneapolis and employs 30 full-time personnel and 10
part-time. Although Pioneer Press has been in business for over
70 years, their actual book printing experience seems to be
extremely limited. They only listed three books as examples of
their experience and only one of these was a hard bound. Also,
the books listed were directories or summaries of legal
proceedings which would not require artistic layouts.
Looking at their time schedule (3 weeks for typesetting,
keylining and proofing; 2 weeks for press work and folding; and 4
weeks for binding and finishing), I am afraid they are possibly
underestimating the first step. Also, if their bindery needs 4
weeks for binding and finishing, they probably do not have
efficient equipment.
They propose to use Midwest Editions as a subcontractor for
binding purposes.
Considering that we would like a quality book published and that
our time frame is extremely tight, I would suggest that Pioneer's
proposal not be considered because of their lack of actual hard
cover book publishing experience. Considering that our book is
not just a directory but a book with a complicated layout and
many pictures, any delay because of inexperience could cause
missing the delivery deadline and/or result in an inferior
product.
NYSTROM PUBLISHING CO., INC.
The next lowest price was submitted by Nystrom Publishing Co.,
Inc., of Maple Grove:
2000
books
- $6.23
each,
$12,461.96
3000
books
- $4.77
each,
$14,304.48
4000
books
- $4.08
each,
$16,317,04
5000
books
- $3.63
each,
$18,130.44
No price quoted for
rerun.
Nystrom employs a total of 12 persons. This proposal submitted
examples of paper to be used, of styles of type and also a copy
of a soft bound book which they had printed. Their experience
seems to be of the general printer variety, i.e., brochures.,
newsletters, posters, etc. They listed four books which they had
printed, three of which were by the same author and about
fishing. One of these books was the soft cover book which they
submitted as an example. Although this example was adequate, I
was not overly impressed with the layout.
Their time schedule allows one week for typesetting (adequate),
one week for keylining after approval of typesetting and
receiving layouts (possibly too short), one week to strip and
prepare a blueline after approval of keylining (adequate), one
week to print after the blueline is approved (possible) and one
week for the binding (possible). Keep in mind that that, in this
proposal as well as the others, City personnel will be
responsible for proofreading and preparing draft layouts as well
as approving the various steps.
Nystrom proposes to use Muscle Bound Bindery as a subcontractor
for the binding.
I would suggest not using Nystrom for the same reasons as stated
for not using Pioneer.
VIKING PRESS, INC.
The third lowest price quote was from Viking Press, Inc. Their
prices were as follows:
2000
books -
$7.47
each,
$14,930.50
3000
books -
$5.74
each,
$17,230.60
4000
books -
$5.05
each,
$20,189.00
5000
books -
$4.44
each,
$22,205.50
Rerun
charge
- 2000
copies - $5.48 each, $10,966.00
Viking is one of the three most experienced (and/or largest) book
publishing firms in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. They are
an international printing firm doing work locally, nationally and
internationally, primarily in the book publishing and related
fields. The book would be printed at their Eden Prairie plant
which has approximately 130 employees. They are obviously
experienced in producing hard cover books. They submitted
several examples of their work, two of which had fairly
complicated layouts, as would our book. They also submitted
examples of paper.
Their timeframe allows typesetting, proofreading, and layout
during the month of May and making plates, bluelines, final
proofs, printing and binding during June. This timetable seems
acceptable and will again depend on City personnel performing
their duties.
They would use West Publishing of Eagan as a subcontractor to
produce the hard bound cover.
I would recommend that Viking be seriously considered for the
job. They are experienced and would be able to work with us and
guide us, expecially in the areas where we are unexperienced.
They also have the facilities and personnel to adequately
complete the job within the required time.
COLWELL/NORTH CENTRAL INC
The fourth proposal was submitted by Colwell/North Central of St.
Paul. Their prices are:
2000 books - $7.75 each,
3000 books - $6.50 each,
4000 books - $5.70 each,
No quote given for 5000
Rerun charge - 2000 books
$15,500.00
$19,500.00
$22,800.00
- $4.80 each, $9,600
Colwell/North Central is another of the top three publishing
firms in this area. They do a large amount of work in the upper
Midwest area. They are very experienced in hard cover book
printing and submitted many samples of their work, nine of which
were hard cover books of varying difficulty and styles. They
also submitted paper samples and examples of the City of Eagan's
book layout in different type styles.
Their time table includes two days for typesetting (very fast), 5
days for keylining after Eagan staff has proofread and made
layout dummies, 7 days for camera work and prep, 4-5 days for
printing after staff proofs and 4-5 days for binding. This firm
seems to have advanced equipment so it is possible that they
could keep to this schedule.
Two subcontractors would be used. Type setting and keylining
would be performed by Key Publishing, locally owned by Gary
Andersen (a resident of Eagan) and binding would be performed by
West Publishing.
I would recommend that Colwell/North Central also be considered
for this project for the same reasons as stated for Viking Press.
The City of Eagan history book, "Lone Oak Years," hopefully will
be something that residents, old and new, of the City as well as
others associated with Eagan will wish to keep for many years to
come. To that end, the actual book should be of a fairly high
quality and attractive inside and out. I feel that our chances
of receiving such a finished book, especially considering the
time constraints, would be greatly enlarged by choosing either
Viking or Collwell/North Central. They have the personnel who
are experienced with producing hard cover, quality books and
also the equipment to produce them.
Viking's prices are the better of the two, and for that reason,
it would probably be advisable to award the project to Viking.
If 2000 were ordered as a first printing, the price per book
would be $7.47 each. This would mean that the book could be sold
for $9.95 which is an extremely reasonable price for a book of
this type.
However, if the Council thinks that it would be possible and
probable to sell 3,000 books, the individual price to us of $5.74
per book is much better and would allow a lower sale price.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: To award the printing and
binding of the Eagan history book to Viking Press in the amount
of either 2000 or 3000 copies.
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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES
DATE: APRIL 30, 1985
SUBJECT: INFORMATIVE
Due to a three-week stretch between regular City Council meetings
and with the growing number of letters and other information
for review by the City Council, I have included several items
of informational status for your reading and review.
AMM Board Appointments
Last week the city manager of Coon Rapids was selected by the
nomination committee for vice-president of the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities. This leaves Dakota County with
no incumbent representation on the AMM Board of Directors.
The City Administrator of Mendota Heights was selected by the
nomination committee to serve on the Board of Directors and
will be the only representative from Dakota County. Mayor Blomquist
was concerned about the decision of the AMM and, therefore,
wrote and sent a letter to the Executive Director, a copy of
which is enclosed for your review.
Dakota County Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan
Enclosed is a copy of a letter that was sent to Mr. Larry Figgins,
Administrative Design Engineer with Dakota County, regarding
the upgrading of Lone Oak Road between Lexington Avenue and
T.H. 55 to be included in the Dakota County Five -Year Capital
Improvement Plan.
Polzin Memorial Fund
Enclosed is correspondence with Agnes Polzin regarding a decision
that was made to use those funds for renovation of the Wescott
School Bell which is now being displayed at the Eagan Municipal
Center building. The rope, which will finalize the project,
will be installed in the next couple of weeks.
Municipal Legislative Commission
Enclosed is a copy of a Municipal Legislative Commission update
for your review.
ness Solicitation
Last summer a policy was set by the City Council that business
solicitation for the selling of flowers, pictures and other
wares and sundry items would not be allowed on public property
or private property without proper land use and zoning regulations.
April 30, 1985
Page 2
A young fellow from South St. Paul has requested permission
to sell flowers within our City at the intersection of Cedar
Avenue and Diffley Road during the Mother's Day weekend. The
City has informed this fellow that business solicitation is
not allowed and he is asking to pursue the item before the City
Council. Enclosed is a copy of a letter and in an effort to
streamline the next City Council agenda on May 7, the City Council
supports its policy of 1984 - there will be no changes made,
however, if there is a desire to change the policy, the item
will be placed formally on the agenda. A simple direction is
all that is required on this item.
s/Thomas L. Hedges
City Administrator
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Enclosure
of
3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O. BOX 21199
EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55121
PHONE: (612) 454-8100
April 25, 1985
VERN PETERSON
ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES
183 UNIVERSITY AVE E
ST PAUL MN 55101
Re: Board Appoints AMM
Dear Vern:
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BEA BLOMQUIST
Mayor
THOMAS EGAN
JAMES A. SMITH
JERRY THOMAS
THEODORE WACHTER
CWml Members
THOMAS HEDGES
CIN Adn)4 "Iv
EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE
Clly Clerk
In studying the geographics of the seven -county metropolitan area,
it is very much the concern of Eagan and surrounding cities that
Dakota County have representation that speaks to issues in Dakota
County.
Dakota County is the fastest growing county in the state. The
population has increased from 194,000 in 1980 to 210,000 in 1984,
which represents 10% of the total metropolitan population.
The issues of utmost importance in Dakota County include 1)
Housing - because of allthe new growth. 2) Schools - again
because of the new growth. 3) Transportation - because of the
impact the growth has caused on roads. 4) Parks - of regional
significance, our parks, which, for the most part, are not yet
developed and need to be because of the development. 5) Airport
noise and flight corridor - because of the changing flight pattern.
6) Land fills and a solution to solid waste disposal - as you
well know, Dakota County has the supplier of land fills for other
metropolitan counties. 6) Health care and emergency (ambulance)
coverage. These are a few of our concerns; the list could go on
and on.
Dakota County is losing two board members, one because of relocation
and one because of an expired term.
If AMM is concerned about participation from all counties, the
nomination committee should carefully review the geographics of
it's board and committees. It is my concern that if we do not
look at a balance participation and one county or two get excluded
we are, in fact, doing ourself a disservice.
Recently a service committee of which I was a member reviewed how
to improve our membership as well as services. The goal was to
encourage non-members to join and participate in issues of metro-
politan significance.
THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
BOARD APPOINTS AMM
APRIL 25, 1985
PAGE 2
Might I point out that when we do not balance the voice and votes
of our metropolitan counties we are in fact encouraging those
cities who have not yet joined to remain non-members. Further,
those who are members to drop out because the issues they feel are
important to them may not be addressed because not enough other
cities share these concerns.
It may be too late to correct the imbalance that we will have. My
only hope is that the AMM staff and future boards will recognize
this need to balance geographic issues so those who vote on them
will understand the area of concern.
I write to you with my concern for Dakota County but actually
these concerns could apply to anyone of the seven -counties. Please
convey my message to the appropriate committees.
Sincerely,
Bea Blomquist
Mayor
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cc: AMM Board
AMM Nomination Committee
Mayor Connie Morrison, Burnsville
Mayor Robert Lockwood, Mendota Heights
Mayor William Saed, Inver Grove Heights
Mayor Leland Knutson, Rosemount
Mayor Marlis Overgard, Apple Valley
Mayor Duane Zaun, Lakeville
of
3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O- BOX 21199
BEA BLOMQUIST
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121
Moves
PHONE: (612) 454-8100
THOMAS EGAN
JAMES A. SMITH
JERRY THOMAS
THEODORE WACHTER
Council Members
THOMAS HEDGES
April 26, 1985
City AomiN:rrota
EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE
Cpy Clerk
LARRY FIGGINS
ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN ENGINEER
DAKOTA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT
DAKOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CTR
HASTINGS MN
Re: Dakota County Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan
In response to your request at our meeting on Monday, April 22,
regarding the Dakota County Highway Department Five -Year Capital
Improvement Plan, the City requests consideration for the upgrading
of Lone Oak Road between Lexington Avenue and T.H. 55 to be
included within the Dakota County Five -Year Capital Improvement
Plan.
This section of roadway is presently being utilized very heavily
as access from T.H. 55 to I -35E. It is not known whether this
heavy use will continue upon the completion of 35E and other
accesses further south on Yankee Doodle Road and Pilot Knob Road.
However, Section 1, located east of T.H. 55 and 149 and north of
County Road 26, is beginning to develop with the Northwest Airline
Corporate Headquarters being located in the northwest quarter of
Section 1. This will probably not impact County Road 26 greatly
at this time since primary access will be off of T.H. 149.
However, the City is certain that this will trigger future develop-
ment within this area and could create traffic problems resulting
from an inadequate roadway section for Lone Oak Road.
Therefore, the City would like to request that Lone Oak Road
upgrading between Lexington Avenue and T.H. 55 be included in your -
Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan. An estimate of the need for
this roadway completion would be in either 1988 or 1989. The City
staff would estimate the necessity for upgrading Lone Oak Road
east of T.H. 55 to be between 1990 and 1995.
THE LONE OAK TREE... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
LARRY FIGGINS
PAGE 2
Thank you for your cooperation regarding your sharing of informa-
tion of the Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan for Dakota County
and I will be happy to assist you in any way regarding this
matter. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 7,
1985. If a resolution is required by Council to include the
upgrading of Lone Oak Road between Lexington Avenue and T.H. 55,
please inform me so that I may take the appropriate action.
Sincerely,
TThnoms LHe gIes
CityAdfiriistrato
rl
Richard M. Hef
Assistant City Engineer
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OF
3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD. P.O. BOX 21199
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121
PHONE: (612) 454-8100
April 25, 1985
AGNES POLZIN
1015 BLUE GENTIAN ROAD
EAGAN MN 55121
Re: Herb Polzin Memorial Fund
Dear Agnes:
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BEA BLOMQUIST
Mayor
THOMAS EGAN
JAMES A, SMITH
JERRY THOMAS
THEODORE WACHTER
Couoon Members
THOMAS HEDGES
City Aaminftrato,
EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE
CM CIe,k
Thank you for your letter dated April 4, 1985, which relates to
Herb's memorial that is currently deposited at Minnesota Bank of
Eagan. Your letter has authorized myself as custodian of the
funds to withdraw the money for a purpose that is most appropriate
to honor Herb's memory. The total balance as of March 31, 1985,
was $474.37.
I reviewed your letter with the Mayor and City Council and it was
their suggestion and my concurrence that the money be used to
renovate the Wescott School Bell that is displayed as a part of
the exterior of the Eagan Municipal Center building. As you know,
the bell needed sandblasting and repainting and also remounting in
the small alcove area located on the southeast side of the
building. I am planning to acknowledge the use of the memorial
funds for this purpose in the official City Council minutes and a
newspaper article.
I believe Herb would be proud that monies are being used in his
memory for the preservation of the Wescott School Bell.
If you have any questions regarding the decision that was made, as
you directed, for disbursement of the memorial fund, please feel
free to contact me at any time. I believe the final amount will
be slightly greater than $474.37 due to interest accumulation
during the month of April. I will send you a copy of the final
savings account statement for your personal records.
Sinc,`1��rnely, ,
Tho/mas
City Administrator
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cc: Honorable Mayor Blomquist
All Members of the Eagan City Council
Ella Sachwitz
THE LONE OAK TREE... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
MUNICI
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APRIL 5, 1985
MLC adopts Schreiber LGA formula
At its most recent board of directors' meeting, the
Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) adopted the position
of supporting the local government aid (LGA) distribution
formula authored by Representative Bill Schreiber
(IR -Brooklyn Park), chairman of the House Tax Committee.
The bill, House File 1583, introduced April 15, received MLC
backing because it reduces present disparities in local
government aid distributions of state funds to Minnesota
cities and because it rewards efficiencies in local
spending. Called the Variable Effort Local Government Aid
Formula, this legislation differs from the current LGA
formula in two significant respects. Under current law, the
amount of aid given a city is based on the city's
expenditures. Schreiber's bill would base the amount on a
city's certified levy instead, and would exclude federal and
state funds that cities spend but don't levy.
The proposed legislation also would act as a disincentive
for local spending, by implementing a sliding mill rate to
determine state aid. Under current law, 10 mills are
subtracted from a city's expenditure base to determine the
amount a city receives in state LGA dollars. As spending
increases, the 10 mill number remains the same. Under the
MLC -supported legislation, the number of mills subtracted
increases as local levies increase, thereby reducing local
government aids as a proportion to spending as spending
increases.
The effect of the Variable Effort LGA formula would be to,,,
increase the amount of aid given to most suburbs and larger
outstate cities, and to freeze the amount now given /to/
Minneapolis. A provision in the bill allows all cities -to
receive at least their 1985 LGA allocation.
Under current law, Minneapolis receives $159 per person,
compared with an average of $27 per person for the 16
MLC -member cities. These LGA dollars are used by cities to
reduce the property taxes of their residents. The proposed
bill, which would increase the MLC figure to about $50 per
person over time, is a step in the right direction toward
eliminating an imbalance which has developed over the past
decade, according to MLC members. The total population of
MLC cities is about 530,000, or 16.5 percent of the state's
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LGA continued from page Ong
population, yet the group receives only about 5 percent of
the state's total local government aid payments.
Minneapolis, on the other hand, has a population of 364,000,
which is less than 9 percent of the state's population, but
receives about 22 percent of the state's aid.
Schreiber's bill, which was introduced with a 4 percent
increase in funding levels over last year, was amended to
raise the funding level to 6 percent. See the accompanying
chart to see the impact of that funding level. This funding
level was supported by the MLC.
Another amendment, which the MLC didn't support, would have
allowed cities to use a per capita or a per household figure
to determine their aide, whichever provided the most LGA
dollars. That amendment would have mainly benefited
Minneapolis at the expense of MLC members. If a $16 million
increase were appropriated in local government aids next
year, for example, Minneapolis would receive a $2 million
increase if the formula permitted counting households. More
than $125,000 of this amount.would come from increases MLC
cities would receive if only population were used in the
formula.
HOUSE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID FORMULA
68 APPROPRIATION INCREASE
1985
1986
Pure
1985
1986
Pure
B Increase
Per
Per
Formula
City
LGA
-00
IN sed
B Increase
Formula
From 1985
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Capita
Per Capita
CO
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Blaine
$ 1,155
$ 1,238
7.2 8
$ 1,381
20 B
S 35.22
S 38.74
S 42.11
Bloomington
2,420
2,662
10.0
3,723
54
28.91
31.80
44.49
Brooklyn Park
1,781
1,959
10.0
3,248
82
36.51
40.16
66.60
Burnsville
1,427
1,570
10.0
2,789
95
37.18
40.90
72.66
Eagan
282
310
10.0
894
217
10.64
11.70
33.76
Eden Prairie
274
301
10.0
893
226
12.90
14.19
42.02
Edina
551
551
0
0
-100
12.16
12.16
0
Maple Grove
532
585
10.0
1,764
232
20.69
22.76
68.60
Maplewood
1,277
1,370
7.24
1,567
23
45.40
48.69
55.72
Minnetonka
1,583
1,725
8.97
2,071
31
38.67
42.14
50.60
Mounds View
487
536,
10.0
686
41
37.88
41.67
53.34
Plymouth
346
381
10.0
1,290
273
9.34
10.28
34.82
Roseville
717
789
10.0
1,306
82
20.06
22.06
36.50
Shoreview
398
415
4.27
447
12
20.15
21.01
22.61
White Bear Lake
845
930
10.0
1,266
50
37.06
40.77
55.50
Woodbury
430
473
10_0
747
74
33.94
37.33
59.03
TOTAL
$14,505
$15,795
8.888
$24.072
65.958
$27.26
$29.69
545.25
Duluth
$ 10,529
$ 11,582
10.0 B
$ 16,517
56.9 B
$120.93
$133.02
$189.72
Minneapolis
58,041
58,041
0 .
56,588
- 2.5
159.34
159.34
155.36
St. Paul
33,863
35,360
4.42
39466
15_4
125.77
131.33
145.10
TOTAL
$102,433
$104,983
2.498
$112.171
9.518
5142.16
$145.70
$155.67
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The Senate is expected to begin deliberations on local
government aids this week. At this time, it has not been
determined what bill the Senate will adopt• however, Senator
Doug Johnson, chairman of the Senate Tax Committee, is the
chief author of the League of Minnesota Cities' proposal.
The MLC chose to support Schreiber's proposal, rather than
the League's, because it is less expenditure -driven and
decreases the disparities that now exist on a faster
schedule.
In the House, Schreiber's bill passed the division of the
Tax Committee, and is expected to pass out of full committee
by Thursday. The full House is expected to act on this
measure next week.
Dedicated tax proposed for sewer overflow
Interest-free loans to .cities saddled: .with . the,,financial
problems -of separating their sanitary sewers from storm
sewers over the next 10-15 years are being discussed in both
the House and the Senate.
An additional tax on cigarettes, interestingly, is the
proposed method by which to raise those loan funds. In the
House, a bill is being considered to place a 6 cent tax on
cigarettes, which would raise an estimated $25 million a
year. Of that generated income, $5 million would be loaned
to, St. Paul and South St. Paul to fund sewer separation
projects. (The original bill, H.F. 848, authored by
Representative Don Valento [IR -Little Canada] would have
included St. Paul- only; the billwas amended in the Tax
Committee to include South St. Paul.) The other $20 million
would be used to assist cities in financing new sewer and
waste water treatment projects throughout Minnesota,
including Twin City suburbs.
The Senate Tax Committee has passed out two separate
bills --one to impose an additional 8 cent tax on cigarettes
July 1, the other to provide interest-free loans to
Minneapolis, St. Paul and South St. Paul for the purpose of
sewer separation. It is expected that the two bills will be
linked in the Senate Finance Committee.
The MLC adopted the position of supporting the cigarette tax
increase as a finding mechanism for the sewer separation
projects for all three cities. To complete sewer separation
in 15 years, which is provided in the House bill, St. Paul
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LEGISLATIVE
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CSO coDtjnued from__ppge three
has estimated it needs $154 million, Minneapolis has
estimated it needs $52 million and South St. Paul has
estimated it needs $9 million. The 'Senate version would
allow only 10 years for completion.
The MLC supports funding for all three cities because it is
concerned about resolving the problem; if the problem isn't
solved, according to MLC members, it will have an eventual
impact on MLC cities, most probably in the form of hookup or
construction moratoriums.
MLC to monitor IRB legislation
Because of a diversity of member opinion, the Municipal
Legislative Commission (MLC) has decided to stay neutral on
pending ,legislation regarding Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB)
allocation formulas.
A bill authored by Senator Larry Pogemiller (DFL -
Minneapolis), is -,pending, in the.Senate Tax Committee which
would distribute the limited amount•of available funds to
the state's cities in basically the same method the funds
were distributed last year. That method, which is based on
historical use --cities that historically used more
development bonds were allotted more --gives a significant
portion of the state -Is allocation limit to MLC -member
communities. (See accompanying chart.) . ,
The bill, which has passed the House Tax Committee, would
implement a drastic change in the current distribution
method. Authored by Representative Bill Schreiber, the
legislation would place all IRB allocations on a first-come,
first -serve basis, but use a priority system to determine
allotment amounts. Manufacturing would be first priority,
followed by pollution control facilities and lastly,
commercial properties. As can be seen on the accompanying
chart, in the past all cities have tended to use IRBs for
commercial ventures.
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MLC adopts `comparable worth' policy
At its recent board of directors' meeting, the MLC adopted a
policy to oppose any changes to the existing comparable
worth law.
Some changes bandied about at the Legislature would exclude
police officers and fire fighters from the comparable worth
studies. That provision could have two negative effects,
according to the MLC: It would require major revisions to
the study already begun, and, if excluded, would result in a
flawed result which wouldn't take into effect all of a
city's employees, thereby skewing the total compensation
package cities must negotiate.
The bill, S.F. 438, offered in the Senate by Senator
Gene Merriam (DFL -Coon Rapids) to exclude police and fire
was passed by the Senate Government Operations Committee on
April 17. The Merriam bill was amended in committee to
include all job classes as part of the study. The following
language is in the Senate bill:
"The arbitrator shall consider both the results of
a job evaluation study and any employee objectives
to the study ... A political subdivision may specify
an amount of funds to be used solely to correct
inequitable compensation relationships as well as
an amount of funds to be used for general salary
increases. The provisions of the (comparable
worth law) do not diminish a political
subdivision's duty to bargain in good faith."
In the House, at the comparable worth bill has made it to
the floor.
The governor has indicated he will veto any bill that either
excludes police and fire or extends the study's completion
date.
Coming Events
Monday, April 29 MLC Operating Committee Meeting
3:00-5:00 p.m., Minnetonka City Hall
Monday, May 13 MLC Operating Committee Meeting
3:00-5:00 p.m., Edina City Hall
Monday, May 20 Legislative Session Adjourns
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Update shorts
Convention Center
The MLC board of directors has reaffirmed its position to
oppose any legislation to fund the Minneapolis Convention
Center using regional tax revenues.
The present bill, supported by the City of Minneapolis,
uses a seven -county metro area property tax as a revenue
source to guarantee bonds that must be sold to finance
construction. This back-up tax violates the MLC's position
and is being opposed by MLC lobbyists.
Regional Parks
Legislation is pending in the House Appropriations Committee
as well as the Senate Finance Committee to fund regional
parks in the seven -county area.
The Metropolitan Council has asked the Legislature for $25
million for those purposes; that funding level was endorsed
by the MLC in January. The governor's bill, however,
recommends only $9.2 million. It is uncertain at this time
what the final figure will be.
Local Government Aids
On Tuesday, April 16, Governor Rudy Perpich announced an
additional $207.7 million surplus expected during the next
biennium. Legislators and the executive branch currently
are deciding how to spend --or return --this additional money.
One proposal, which is being considered seriously, would
reschedule local government aids payments so cities would
receive their first payments earlier than July 15. This
revenue shift, according to proponents, would assist the
state and cities in smoothing out cash flow problems.