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Home My WebLink About1994 [02] Feb 17 {Book 05} Mayor r~ Donald "Bud" Reber Councilors Ken Hiemenz Ross Rieke 1 First A venue NW Bob Loso P.O. Box 668 Stephanie Hazen St. Joseph. Minnesota 56374 City Clerk!Adm (612) 363·7201 FAX # 363·0342 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Rachel Stapleton CITY COUNCIL MEETiNG February 17, 1994 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 1 . Ca 11 to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approve Minutes - Jan 26, Feb 3 ; 9, & 10. 4. Bills Payable 5. Treasurers Report 6 . Mayor Reports 7. Council Reports . 8. Chief of Po 1 ice Reports 9. Clerk/Administrator Reports a) Presidents Day- Feb. 21 required ho 1 i day. b) st. Joseph Ll.th of July - 3.2 beer 1 icense and gambling permit c) Resolution of support to Red Wing - NSP Power Plant d) Control ling nudity 1 n public e) other matters of concern 10. OLD BUSINESS: * a) Linnemann inn P .. hì Po 1 icy Book ,arKlng , . / b) Fence Construction Complaint i ) ROW Property Request * c) Hookup Fees - DBL & 1 . Inn j) Re-Alignment Co 133 _lnn d) Ord Amend - street Numbering k ') Plumbing & Heat. Insp ,. , * e) Quotes for Maintenance TrucKs 1) ADA. Prioritization Plan ~ ~ Keg Ordinance T ) aì By Laws Park Board -/ 1 1 . 8:00 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 12. Recess 13. 8:30 p.m. Cost Accounting study - Dave Hinnenkamp 14. 9:00 p.m. 3.2 Beer License - Grand Slam Pizza, Mike Carrols . 15. 9: 15 p.m. - City Engineer Joe Bettendorf Reports 16. Adjourn Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber Councilors Ken Hiemenz Ross Rieke 21 First Avenue NW Bob Loso P.O. Box 668 Stephanie Hazen St. Joseph. Minnesota 56374 (612) 363-7201 City Clerk! Adm FAX # 363·0342 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Rachel Stapleton NOTES TO THE COTJNCIL DATE: February 14, 1994 TO: Members of the FROM: Rachel Staplet 9 a. Presidents Day 15 <:1 requ::'~ed aol:'day. as , discussed with most of you on the pnone. You will want to make this change in the personnel policy manual, by motion. 9 b. st. Joseph's Parish has made their annual application for a temporary on sale 3.2 beer license. They are also applying for a !?ermit to allow a raffle; bingo.. !?addlewheels, . and pull tabs ." ror the 3rd and 4th or ,Jul y. 9 d. You received in:E 0 rma t i OIl. from .John Scherer ill a letter dated January 26. Are interested in having , . you nlm prepare an amendment to the zoning ordinance to control this ty!?e of activity through zoning? (If any or you need. another CO!?y of this letter, give .. , me a call.) 10. You received a copy at T-hP resolution recently. 14. Mike Carrols is Mary Kay Nordman's partner iIl the Grand Slam business. They have incorporated. 15. I am not sure It ,Joe Bettendorf will be able to t-' , a_Lena. . , . January 26, 1994- Unapproved, draft .pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council met jointly with the St. Joseph Township Board and members of the Fire Department. on Wednesda~, January 26, 1994- at 8:00 p.m in the st. Joseph Township Hall. City Council Members Present: Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber. Councilors Bob Loso, Stephanie Hazen and Ken Hiemenz. Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens. Town Board Members Present: Township Supervisor Jerome Salzer, Joe Bechtold, and Bernie Schloemer. Town Clerk Anna Reischl. .Fire Committee Members Present: Ken Twit, Keith Gruber, Dave Theisen, and Frank Loso. Others Present: Rita Seymour, Lois Meyer, Janelle Schneekloth, Bill Lowell Sr. , Steve Dehler, Curt Cotton, Mike Deutz, Darrell Pfannenstein, Ron Schroden, Dennis Pfannenstein, Randy Torborg, Neil Loso, Dan Scherer, Gary Utsch, Dick Taufen, Brian Orcutt, Terry Loso, Mark Winter, Mike Lyon, Steve Johnson, Ed Merkling, Jeff Karnik, Duane Pfannenstein, Thomas Lowell, Jim Marthaler. Supervisor Joe Bechtold welcomed everyone to the Township Hall and stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss matters of concern of the Fire Department. At this time, Bechtold turned the meeting over to the Fire Committee Board. .Dave 'T"' . introduced himself to those present, along with the Fire lnelsen Department Committee of Ken Tw it, Keith Gruber and Frank Loso. Theisen stated that the Fire Department has five issues they would like to cover tonight. il Charging for Fire Calls. Theisen stated that the Fire Department understands that the Ci ty Council discussed the possibility of charging for rescue ca 11 s . Members of the department felt that before this matter was discussed, it should have been brought before the Fire Board and Fire Department for consideration. Councilor Loso stated that the item was not an agenda item, but a matter of discussion. He stated that when his family was assisted by the rescue squad, they would have paid for the services through their Insurance company. Mayor Reber concurred with Loso, and stated that they we just gathering information. Keith Gruber stated that the Fire Department felt that they were bypassed and it bothered concerned them. The Fire Committee requested that the in the future the Council consult more with the Fire Board. Hazen stated that the Fire Board has meet with the Fire Committee and requested that the Fire Department met jointly with the Council to .discuss matters of mutual concern, and incease communication between the Boards. Hazen suggested that they meet in June and December. January 26, 1994- .. Unapproved, draft 11 Cost to run the Fire Department . Theisen requested Fire Chief Dick Taufen, to briefly discuss operating cost of the Fire Department. Taufen stated that the expenditures per capita, per jurisdiction are as follows: St. Joseph Ci ty - $ 7.43/year St. Joseph Twp - $ 18.23/year St. Wendel Twp - $ 13.17íyear Theisen felt it was important to inform the Boards of the annual operating costs of the Fire Department. l.l New Equipment The Fire Department is in the process of reviewing the present fire equipment to determine equipment that will need to be replaced. The Fire District contract with St. Wendel Township will soon expire. I n the negotiation phase of the contract, the Fire Department wi 11 need to build the cost f new equipment into the contract. Theisen stated o~ that within the next four years the Fir~ Department wi 11 need to look at purchasing a ne'.v pumper, tanker, and grass rig. Hazen stated that the Fire Boarà has requested the Fire Department prepare a comprehensive plan to include future needs and the projected costs. The plan should cover three, îive and ten year periods. . Bechtold requested that Theisen briefly discuss the approximate cost 01' the proposed equipment. Theisen stated that the total approximate cost of all three pieces is approximately $260,000. The Fire District has established an equipment fund, which has a fund balance of approximately $180.000. Bechtold expressed concern if the fund 1S drained to purchase one truck. Fire Committee members requested that the Council and Board Members state their position regarding these purchases. They realize that the Boards cannot make a decision at this meeting, but they are looking for opinions at this time. Members of both Boards agreed that money was set aside for this purpose, and the Fire Department should prepare specs for the purchase of a pumper. Addi tionally, they should prepare a comprehensive plan illustrating their future needs and projections. ~ Purchase of Prooertv ~ Building ª New Fire Hall Theisen stated that the Fire Ha 1 i currently in use was constructed in 1970, when the Fire Department only had three vehicles. Since that time the Fire Department has aàded equipment and replaced existing equipment. The Fire Hall has become very crowded and the Department has outgrown it. . Ken Twit stated that they are concerned with the safety of the Fire Fighters, as the equipment is so close that it is very difficult to , January 26, 1994 Unapproved, draft .move between them. I f the equipment where moving out and a firefighter were between the trucks, it could be very hazardous. The truck checks also present a problem in the crowded hall. Gruber stated that the Fire Department has increased their training and education and is in a dire need for space. All the training is done in the hall, and the equipment must be moved out first so they can work on the floor. The Fire Department is requesting authorization to start the ball rolling to construct a new fire hall. I f they can do the ground work this summer, they could possibly place the issue before the voters in November 1994, and bond the issue. Twit stated that the Department IS not looking at building a City Complex, but a Fire Hall. Since the Fire Hall is funded by a Fire District, including three municipalities, i t might be easier to sell to the voters as a separate building. Bechtold and Reber agreed that the Fire Ha 11 should remain a separate building, and the Fire Department should start looking at options. Both stated that the Boards cannot act officially at this time to approve it, but they would certainly take it back to their Respective Boards. Twit requested that the Boards clarify their thoughts on this matter, as they do not want to expend alot of time and energy if the Boards are .not supportive to this idea. the importance of preparing the comprehensive plan. Bechtold reiterated and stated that the Township has no objection. Mayor Reber conveyed the same message. As a City Council Member, he understands and sees the need of the Fire Department and encouraged them to continue the process. The Council has been talking about constructing a new maintenance shop, but after the discussion tonight, it would utilize space better to convert the Fire Hall into a maintenance shop and construct a new Fire Hall. The other Council Members present concurred. 2.l Linnemann Inn Theisen stated that the last Issue is the most sensitive issue and the most misunderstood. The Fire Department was concerned with the Fire Chief not being allowed on the property. A lengthy discussion followed on the procedure followed by the property owners from start to finish, and where the mis-understandings occurred. The problems mi gh t be eliminated in the future by establishing consistent procedure, making sure that all necessary plans are submitted before a permi t is issued. The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 9:45 p.m. . ~dydJ~ ~ weyren9 Deputy Clerk February c,.. 1994 -'-\..1: Pursuant to due ,~all and notlce thereo:E, the C~i ty Council for the C~i t Y of -.1. .Joseph ,:)L. .t In . , on Thursday, February 10, 1994 at 7:00 In the City Hall. SpeC1al. seSS10n rUll . MFr-1BFRS PRESRNT ; Mayor Donald Bud Reber. Members of the Council Ross Rieke, Bob Loso, Stephanie Hazen, Ken' Hiemenz . Clerk/Aàrrrrnistrator Rachel Stapleton. O'I'h"F.R.S PRESENT : .John Scherer Harry Burns ll: Dale Schneider, Diane Schneider, Bradley Lindgren, ,Jeffrey Young, Bradley Meyer, .]e~Tl Gustin, Brian Klinefelter, Carrie Mor~Tl, SUSa.,î Burr, Nicholas Kirchberg: Elizabeth Pace Brian Saladino, Paul Anderson, Tom William Ritters: Heather Scn..nirberg, "Krista Sl.lchoski : Shelly Caeka, Betsy Struck, Holly Gackle, Meg~Tl Sullivan, Mark Ste:Efl, Mary Herkenb.off, Richard Loso, Mike Hazen, Scott Bjorklund, Maggie Bjorklund.. Derek Stanley, Art Reber, Sal Schneider, Darleen Schneider, BrY~Tl ~, .,. Jack Dempsey, David Sarkrer ,Jason ;:salaalno, Dussly,' .James A Villoke ~ Brian SDain, Judy Weyrens, ùick Tau£en, GlSa "Jopp. - . örlaD " Smi th . Craig Ruhland, .;orm Welsh, Soder l1..md,' Laurie Slagle, ~ Gordon Spengler d 1:'. !'!.:. wilma Sc!meider Schwegel, Tracy Logelin, Sara C~olarty : Tracy Sterk, BOD n ' ,_oea.en. Mayor Reber called the hearing to order at 7:00 D·m. to consider allegations or liquor l.lCelî...se iJiolations of BIP, INC. ... J~ t "-, ~, Bar ;s, {:;ri ~ 1 . Owners of the el¡ ,O¡ a ;:sal s coryora-cion, Dale and Diane Schneider were present along with their legal c::ounsel 'Mar:'C? BUITl$ , , City Attorne~ ,] 00-Il Sc::herer '.vas "~eI't"esP!lting the --:=. t"7 The following witnesses wer~ " , testirnony: Bradley 'Gil-1C1.gren. .' 'Je:E=~(e~ cal~ea. arIa Ga"\Je Young, .Jean l-;USLl~ì 3radley Me~e!:" Bri~n Xlinerelter: Carrie :vioran, SUS~Tl Burr "'T' . ., Kirchberg: 21izabeth Pace Bri~n Saladino, Di2Lne scÌLneicler Dale Schneider " l~lcnOlas ?alll Anderson, and ':'om ~itters. .=,-~,.. . . B:azen T.ade ~ ,-..,- " A ITIinutes at 8:50 - --- -- - ;:es "C.2-rnon. "'J :.;as (11 ~T ¡::::~:n -- ~110r::.. f~n .'-.1 ~ecess _U p.m. seconded by Hiemenz, A~~s: ?eJ.Jer . R.ieke LOSQ. Hazen; Hi~nz. Naves: None, ìv1otion carrlea. Mayor Reber reconvened the meeting 3t g:oo 9·m. Afteï~ SLTffTri3. t. J_ on :-:::oth attorneys the . . . f-'Ì'ì~ T'.a t t¿.r . f...{riVnr was g:.. ·Uer1 ;JV C01.1I1Cl i. C!OrlSld.er-ea Reber made ·3 motion tl"lat tIle findings (attachment ' . , ~,F> adopt e¿i '3..na a!::9ro1.rea T~O ;l1lj-:"11JT.es ~Tl imposition of a -=;; YTV d~v s'uspenslon or llcense, to stay , , but ., ., ri;:1V~. with the ---- ...... I; _:_ .:.i:- ---- -.- stipulation that there are no Íllrther 'Ji 0 1 at i OD..5 lJ11ti 1 the end or ,June ì qQ4 ~ .:311(1 a fine or $1: C)OO .; ~ ' . The motion was seconded by Hazen. DisCllssion None. -L':::' l!T{Josea. - Aves: Reber Rieke 'Hazen,' Hiemenz. Nayes: Loso. Motion ,:;=n-~-~ ~r _ - --- - - - -- - 'fli e!'!ì.en.z made a m01:lCn to rl1-~n r tIp to ì1inety (lays tor 9aymeD"t of ::'he ,....."'! iJGO r:l ~Tl .l ~~--L penal ty.~ seconded by Hazen. Ayes: :R~e})er Rieke Loso Haze!l. Hi (~menz . i\J3yes: ~~ one ~ I'4nr ~ en. car-cj_ecl = Hi eme!1Z ~naà_e a motion 1-n ,OC;111·('¡:::a that r.be s11""Denslon or the ~cn~n:- llcenses wi:. .2. - - - --- - -- - - - -- - - rnlTTT'eflce on Marc::n 15-, 1994~ seconded tìV H;:::¡·~~-n. - ---- ---- ~.yes: ReJ':1f~r Rieke, ~oso Haz;~rl . Hi ernenz . Nayes: None. .lvlotion carrieci" .aY01:" Reber- ordered tnp ilearing closed ," ':1: L.5 9~frL -- . a ITtotion at 9:23 seconded, 0:( Hiemenz. hazen ·rnacte 1:.0 8.Ct J OlJ.rIl P .m~ .~ Ayes: R~e}Jer ¡ '!"'"¡,1 ., Hazelì: Hi. emeD_Z " .r(le_~e ;.2050- Mayor ~ Donald "Bud" Reber Councilors Ken Hiemenz Ross Rieke 1 First Avenue NW Bob Loso P,O. Box 668 Stephanie Hazen St. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 City Clerk!Adm (612) 363·7201 FAX # 363·0342 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Rachel Stapleton February 14, 1994 Department of Trade and Economic Development 500 Metro Square 121 - 7th Place East St. Pau I , MN 55101-2146 To Whom It May Concern: . It is with great excitement that the City of St. Joseph announces that they are seeking STAR CITY status. The City of St. Joseph is a community of 3932, anxious to grow and be a leader in business retention and expansion. For your convenience I have enclosed a copy of the roster of members. Where there is no name but an affiliation, we are still seeking a member. Also enclosed is a copy of the Star City Ordinance adopted by the City Council. We look forward to working with your department on our journey towards becoming a STAR CITY. Please feel free to contact me at (612) 363-7201 if you need additional information, or have additional questions. Sincerely, CC<~~ Deputy Clerk JAW: jaw . Enclosures cc: Star City Members St. Joseph City Council ., , . r:1:, r rJ..J IAI. p.o. B~34 1.-M5!Jt fÇf!()¡ f"£Kg Rd Wu.g,!4úw1OÍ$ 55066 January 24, 1994 / , The Honorable Mayor Donald Reber iCIIT~ ' Mayor of St. Joseph ! :315W.4thSt. ! P.o. Box 668 I WfDD(612}:J88·o.34' St. Joseph MN 56374-0668 ¡ FA.X 388·9608 - , i i * Administration ¡ Dear Mayor Reber: I * ClerktTreasurer ] ! *E~gineem:g ! As you have no doubt heard, Northern States Power Company is seeking approval , * l!!.Spoonon, ~'h St t L ' .. '+- ' . t t 1 ~ 1 . t ' '*PI " Lrom tea e eglsLa~ure ~o ~emporarlLY sore spen nuc ear rue on Sl e In ¡ annme: ..... 0- j * DataPr;cessinz large, well-protected dry casks at the Red 'fling Prairie Island Nuclear Power ! . Plant. - , PUBIJC SER\'ICES ¡ 229 Tyier Rd. :\0. ~ 0 1 0 6 .... , -. .:::::! . .- '''J ._'1- 1 ,....,.. 1 -. ~ - .......... ¡., ...-, 'r" .-;:).. ~ - .;,..... ~ 1 ~ ¡ :6121388.6.96 S~nc_ ...~8 , ""t -,-eC1~~ ",l,,~~ner "Uc~eC1r l-'lC1n...", ..ave ",~or_a ...:1...", mater ...a.:. .:.n i FAX388·024:3 similar containers until the Federal Governmen~' s long-term s~orage facility ¡ is ready to receive high-level was~e. In addition, all applicable State and : *Stree¡s Federal requlatory agencies have approved NSP' s proposal. j * Parks __.J. ... .¡.. .. ¡ * Cemeteries ¡*R~se The City of Red Wing needs your help. We st~cngly suppor~ the legisla~ure .' ~V2te:~:;ji:;:: qrantin:; this app_ro,:,~.l. r"'-~.. i:: is not approved an~. the 'plant __ :orced ~o 3h':'.'~ C "e, (~~L~Oo' C10wn, tne loss at tnls e:¡:t lClent pO\-Jer source '''¡1.l.L drJ..ve all or our e.Lec'::::"J..c entra ~,!"\,ce rates UP. This is conservative Iv estimated at $1.3 billion from our citv ¡ POLICESTATI01\ treasuries and our constituents i;; the form of higher electric bills. : 500 IV, 6th S,- "612!388-280'; The power plant is a significant tax revenue for the City. _~ the plant is ¡ FAX385-3185 .... - .. - ... ., ., . ¡ shut down, cur tax case 1.S lost. Red WLng WOUlC1 soon start colLectJ..ng local ! FffiESTATIOX government aid, taking money away from other cities. ¡ --!20 Plum SL ¡ '612!:388·'¡';¡ On behalf of the City, 'Ile feel our best alternative is for the legislature to i PUBLICIJBRARY approve this temporary storage. We all can "',.¡in" by avoiding higher electric i 225 EastA\"é, rates and lost local government aid. The facility is in our "front yard" and i ~ITDDi61:)~88.28E4 the City of Reà Wing, along with the vast majority of our citizens, favors I HX:38"··'ð8o , th' . d ,. . , , . . 1 ' . r,' d i' v_ i 1.8 proposaL an accepts tne very mlnLma.L rlsK. Won't you ]Oln us? "e nee i SOLID WASTE BOILER ¡ your help. 11873 Bench St. ! ! '612):388·l.J02 i Enclosed you will find an informational packet and a sample resolution. We ! PORT AUTHORITY ¡ would respectfully request your council's approval and fOr'lJarding a copy to i 217PlumSt. i your legislators and one returned to us. ! ,612') 388-4731 Î ¡ FAX388·47S2 , If you have any questions or wish any additional information, please con~act I CIVILDEFEXSE i us or our City Administrator, Steve Perkins, at the above numbers or address. I -i19 Bush St. i '6121:J88·~-l50 Thanks for 'lour consideration and help. ¡ FA..X :388·9592 - - i SHELDON THEATRE ; Sincerely, j 3rà St. &: East .'~.Yt>. ~- ." -- i ,612) 38-8·2892 , ~, ,¡, --, ' .' --:~-' i Box Office 3SS-:ZSIJ6 : ' ,,--. C ./ .:... '~l ~ _. _ L '--_ ~F ¡ ¡ ;' i HOUSL'iGACTHORIIT ¡ Romeo C. Cvr Nancy MiJyitta .' -l28.IV,,)ih.St. i Mayor Council President 12) 388-ì.571 ; A..'\385-0,351 Das ~ /. Enclosures - 2 êJ¡./ PRINTED WITH! ~ SOYINKI_ W C:""lronmpnra,;" ;::··ë"c·'~r ~d RECYCLED PAPER An Equal Opportunity Employer >.'- LCC¡"yG;o.-,nq· . . . RESOLUTION NO. Supporting Legislation to Allow for the Temporary Storage of Spent Fuel by Nonhero States Power at their Prabie Island Nuclear Power Plant WHEREAS, Northern state's Power Company's prairie Island Power Plant has produced safe, low-cost electricity for more than twenty years and consistently ranks as one of the lowest cost, safest, most productive and efficient nuclear plants in the country; and WHEREAS, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has repeatedly recognized the prairie Island Plant as one of the best run nuclear facilities in the country; and WHEREAS, if the prairie Island Power Plant is forced to close, the loss of this safe and low-cost base load twelve-hundred mega watt electric generating plant would cost not only NSP customers more in higher rates, but remove an efficient power source from the Mid-Continent Area Power Pool (MAPP) and thereby adversely affect . all upper midwest electric consumers; and WHEREAS, the Prairie Island Power Plant contributes substantial annual real estate tax payments, thereby reducing and in some cases eliminating traditional educational and local government aids, and the shut down of this plant with resulting lost tax base would cost the state and other cities and school districts millions of dollars In increased state-aid payments thereby affecting adversely the vast majority of Minnesota taxpayers; and WHEREAS, the prairie Island Power Plant will reach maximum capacity of its temporary storage facility for spent fuel in 1994 and all necessary permits and approvals from state and Federal regulatory agencies have been obtained so as to allow for the temporary storage of older spent fuel in dry casks, a method safely utilized by at least six other nuclear power plants; and WHEREAS, the prairie Island Power Plant is located within the city of Red Wing and the City and the vast majority of residents strongly favor approval of state legislation to permit this temporary spent fuel storage and further that the City has requested the support of other Cities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city . of that it supports the City of Red Wing's efforts to seek approval in the legislature to allow on-site temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel from the prairie Island , . ., j · Plant until the U.S. Department of Energy meets its obligations to complete a national high-level permanent waste rep~sitory. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the (Citv Administrator/Citv Clerk) is hereby authorized and directed to forward a signed copy of this resolution to the Governor and State legislators representing the City in the state legislature and in like manner notify the city of Red Wing of the city's adoption of this resolution. Adopted by the City Council this day of , 1994. (Mayor) ATTEST: · (City Clerk-Treasurer) · . . Ehlers and Assoclates,loe. NEWSLEITER LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE OFFICES IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN . BROOKFIELD, WI January, 1994 There is much speculation about what the New Year will Capital Appreciation Bonds (CABs) in Minnesota. With 1993 bring but, as usual, there are only crystal ball answers law changes, two Minnesota school districts (Detroit Lakes available. During 1993 we saw the Bond Buyer 20-Bond and Watertown-Mayer) have been able to achieve significant Index (BBI) swing from a high in January of 6.19% to a low savings. Let us know if you would like us to review your in October of 5.20%. The BBI is a national indicator, based CABs (or other securities) for refunding; no obligation, of upon the rates of a select group of "A" rated bonds maturing course. in 20 years. The BBI at the end of 1993 rested at 5.28% so, for the borrower, rates continue to be attractive. IMPROVEMENT BONDS I SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS CASH FLOW There was much discussion in 1993 about "loosening up" the regulations on arbitrage rebate and bank qualification rules With interest rates at a 25 year low, the good news of low but, in the end, nothing happened. Whether our borrowing rates and successful refinancings has been representatives in Washington will take these matters under accompanied by low investment rates for your special consideration in this new year will be an area to watch. assessment bonds. This is not good new if you had We saw a change in the federal regulations for anticipation significant prepayments of special assessments. . borrowing during 1993 with the definition of "working capital" We've been doing cash flow analyses for a number of clients, being changed for purposes of sizing the issue. The new addressing such questions as: How can debt service funds regs allow the borrowing to total not more than the largest be more effectively invested? What effect have prepaid combination of one-month deficit plus 5% of the previous assessments had on overall cash flow, and do levies need to fiscal year's expenditures in the fund(s) affected. be adjusted accordingly? Is there a surprise cash flow deficit The 1993 Minnesota Legislature also added a requirement in later years for any of the issues? Can refinancing help us in this endeavor? that all municipalities have an investment policy and provide this infonnation to their investment brokers. This amended Ehlers and Associates has developed cash flow spread Minnesota Statutes. Section 475.66 and is effective 1/1/94. sheets particularly for bonds backed in whole or in part by If you haven't been notified and provided a fonn,let us know. special assessments to analyze the impact of changing events. Give us a call. REFUNDING The market continues to be active with refinancings, and we TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) continue to caution that all refundings should be done only Someone recently said that the death of TIF in Minnesota after consideration of the "pros and cons." Be sure you has been greatly exaggerated; however, we'd all agree it's understand all the implications of your refunding. much more difficult. Minnesota law in 1993 changed to eliminate the 10% cap on In a very complex transaction, Itasca County officials have the amount which can be added to principal to accomplish a aided the development of a new resort facility under refunding; however, it was requiring that at least 3% of consideration at Sugar Lake near Grand Rapids. The previous debt service on a present value basis must be Ruttger's Lodge at Sugar Lake will offer recreational saved on a crossover advance refunding. An exception is opportunities and conference space for both tourists and the issue refunded to extend maturities. business activities. - We are pleased to announce that Ehlers and Associates has Itasca County and its HRA approved a TIF program including accomplished the first advance crossover refundings of taxable tax increment bonds (at a net interest rate of 5.5%) - 2950 Norwest Center · 90 South Seventh Street. Minneapolis, MN 55402·4100 . 612·339·8291 . FAX 612·339·0854 Corporate Woods, Suite 225 . 375 Bishops Way. Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005-6200 . 414-785·1520 . FAX 414-785·1810 ·r ª-o:o: i_",o:~~~""o: '" : ::",.. "" ~__~ 0: ~_ <.:1__=<"0:0: 0: ........ 0:" I "" ,,:~ ~ ;¡ ««%Z «<z<'"""'-zz z<z z «5::« <zz <z z z <zzz «<->«<<:z « v«zzz z zz «««z< « z <:c< !: J:: :::::: ::::::::: ~;; ; ~~~~~ ;;; ;; : : :::: :::::::: ~~ :::::: ~ ~~ :::::::: ;; ~ ;;; ~ . ~ ~~~~~~ U~[i[Ui :~: _ ii~¡i ~:: H _ ~. 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' ;;; ;¡¡; ¡, ¡¡Ii!!! ij!¡¡ {III!!!! ii ~ ~~ ~~ - ~ ~ ~g~ ~ ~ - g~ ~~~~ ::: ~ ¡ ~ -- ~ ~~ ] ] .,..-, <::> :. i ~~ ~j ~ ï;: :::: > ~ " < < HH ii~:! ~ 0 Draft - Unapproved February 9, 1994 . Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in Special Session at 7:00 p. m. on February 9, 1994 in the Meeting Grounds Coffee House. MEMBERS PRESENT: Member of the Personnel Committee Bob Loso. Members of the Council Stephanie Hazen, Ken Hiemenz. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p. m. by Bob Loso. Former Personnel Committee members Stephanie Hazen and Ken Hiemenz discussed items of the Personnel Manual and other policy and procedure that were outstanding items that the new committee needs to follow up. Items addressed were: 1. Personnel Manual: Need to complete the manual to include the Organizational Chart and addendum to the manual. Need to update the manual with changes approved by Council action at the December 9, 1993 City Council meeting. 2. Job Descriptions: First priority is to review job descriptions as recommended in Dick Molohon's report. Bring recommended changes or adjustments to the Council. . 3. Evaluation forms: Discussed various employee evaluation forms. The preference of the previous Personnel Committee was the evaluation form received from the City of SL Cloud. 4. Activity Sheets: Discussed the use of activity sheets which would assist the Council in monitoring and understanding department activities and to have a Systems of Measurement for accountability of Department Heads. 5. Wage Negotiations: Discussed the pay chart system and other possible systems uses. Loso commented wage negotiations should start earlier in the year and maybe consider a three year contract. 6. Labor Agreement and Non-contracted Employees: Discussed the difference between Agreement Contracted employees like the Police Federation and Non-contracted City employees and that Council action does not change a contract until agreed to in writing by contracted parties and the Council. Stephanie Hazen requested that the information and details of this meeting be shared with Personnel Committee member Ross Rieke who could not attend the meeting this evening. - There being further business to before the Personnel no come ~ Committee the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p. m. Ken Hiemenz, Councilor