276161 .J.
WNITE - CITY CLERK -
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CANARY - DEPARTMENT G I T Y O F S A I�N T PA II L File N O. �■����
BLUE - MAYOR
. Cou il Resolution
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Presented By
Referre To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
WHEREAS, the Legislation Comcnittee of the City Council has
studied and considered a number of legislative proposals, and
recommends the adoption of the attached goals and policies as
the City' s 1981 Legislative Program; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does
hereby support and adopt as its Legislative Program for the con-
sideration of the 1981 Minnesota Legislature the goals, policies
and programs attached to this Resolution.
COUNCILMEN
Yeas Nays Requestgd by Department of:
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Adopted by Council: Date
J A N 8 1981 Form proved ity Attorne
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< m EDWARD P. STARR, CITY ATTORNEY
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GEORGE LATIMER
MAYOR
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BILL 1'ViLSON
M E M 0 R A N D U M
T0: Councilman William Wilson, Chairma.n
Legislation Committee
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FROM: John Paul Ma.rtin >._
Deputy City Atto, n y
RE: 1981 Legislativ ackage
Attached is a Council Resolution which adopts the City' s legis-
lative program for consideration by the 1981 Minnesota Legislature.
This resolution should be submitted to the City Clerk no later
than Friday, January 2, 1981 in order to insure its placement on
the agenda for January 5, 1981.
Attached to the resolution will be the individual components of
the City' s legislative package as approved by the Legislation
Committee. Shelley Wright of the Mayor' s staff is compiling the
documentation which will accompany the resolution.
In addition, attached are certain bills that were considered and
approved by the Legislation Committee at the last meeting. Four
of the draft bills relate to liquor licenses, with the remaining
bill dealing with capital improvement bonding authority for the
City of Saint Paul.
If you have any questions concerning the attached legislation,
please contact me. I believe the amendments that were considered
and approved by the Committee at its last meeting have been in-
corporated in these latest drafts, including the restrictive
language as applied to the Civic Center and Town Square liquor
licenses.
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Attachment
cc: Councilma.n Ron Ma.ddox
Councilwoman Joanne Showalter
Shelley Wright
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• ~ CITY OF SAINT PAUL - LOCAL LEGISLATION
January 8, 198�
The following legislative proposals apply specifically to
the City of Saint Paul, and assume submission and subsequent
approval by the House and Senate members of the Sts Paul City
Delegatione
Each proposal. contains the local approval clause in compliance
with MS Se ction 645. 021s
I,OCAL �ILLS (ATTACHED)
� ° x l. CaB BONDING (Technical Amendmez�ts to MS 1978, C. ?88�
2 o TOWN SQiJARE PARK LIQUOR LICEIV�E (New Iegislation)
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LICENSES (New legislation)
°�.�-` 4o STe PAUL CIVIC CENTER LIQUOR LTCENSE (Amendments to
I,aws 1969s C 783)
""� �Y� 5o CQNDOMINIUM CONV�RSION TAX ( New legislation)
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' . CIB BONDING AUTHORITY - Technical Amendment
Background
In 1978e the State Legislature passed a CIB bonding law for
Sa?nt, Pau1 which granted the city bonding authority for a fi�e
year period commencing in 1980. The law enabled the city to issue
general obligation bonds totaling not more than $6,500, 000 in 1980
and not more than $8,000,000 in both 1981 and 1982. �
The law also provided that if the city's general obligation debt
as defined is less than 6� of the assessor's limited market value
as finally equalized, additional bonding authority is granted for
1983 and 1984 based on a formula specified in the laca.
The need for a technical amendment arises from the prob].em
presented with the elimination of the "limited market value"
concept. The city' s debt reduction goal and formula for bonding
authority is based on the LMV property tax concept.
POLICY:
1. REPLACE THE LIMITED MARKET VALUE LRNGUAGE IN MS 1978
Chapter 788 WITH ESTIMATED MAR�ET VALUE.
2, CHANGE THE CITY' 5 DEBT REDUCTION GOAL FROM 6� TO 50
OF EQUALIZED NIARKET VALUE.
3e CHANGE THE INCENTIVE FORMULA FOR DETERMINING FUTURE
BONDING AUTHORITY IF DEBT REDUCTION GOAL IS MET FROM
1/4 of 1 percent TO 1/5 OF �, percent OF EQUALIZED
MARKET VALUE.
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A bill for an act
relating to St. Paul cap3tal improvemen� program;
amendind La�as 1971, Chapter 773, Section 1, as
am�nded.
BE IT E�ACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF �'iINNESOTA:
Sect�on lo Laws 1971, Chapter 7739 Section 1, as amended bST
La�as Z97�a9 Chapter 35I, Section S, Subdivision 1; La�•;s I976,
Chapter 234, Section 1; and Lacas 1978, Cha�ter 788, Section 1,
Subdivis�on 2, is amended to read:
"Subde 2o For the �ear 1950 the city of
Sto Paul is authorized to i.ssL�e bands in the
aggregate principal amount of $6, 500;000 and
for each of the years 1981 and 1982 the city of
Stm Paul is authori.zed to issue bonds in the
aggregate principal amount of $8,000,000 for
each year; or for the year 1981 and sub�equ�nt
years the city of St. Paul may issue bonds ini an
amount equ.al to one r e�.��k f if th-of one percent
of the a.ssessors ��r��ze�l estimated marke�. vaiue
of> taxable property in St. Paul as finally
equalized utiiizing the state sales rat�o fo-r .
the school aid formula, whichever is greater, pro-
vided further that no more �than $8,000,000 of
bonds is authorized ta be issued in any such year, `
unless St. Paul° s local general obligatior� debt
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as defined in this section is less than sx� fiv� �
percent of such market value calculated as oi
December 31 of the proceeding year."
Subd. 3. For purposes of �his sectior.,
St. Paul' s general obligation debt shall consist
of the principal amount of all outstanding bonds of
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(1) the city of St. Pau1, the housin� and redevelop- �
ment authority of St. Paul, the civic center authority
of Ste Paul, and the port authority of St. Paul, for
which the full faith and credit o� the city or any
of tr�. foregoing authorities has been piedged; (2)
, Ir.dependent School District 625, for ��hich the fuil-
faith and credit of the district ras been pledged;
and (3) the county of Ramsey, fo-r w'nich the full
faith and credit of the county has been pledged,
reduced by an amount equal to the principal amount �
of such outstanding bonds multiplied by a figure,
the numerator of which is equal to the assessed value
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of property �uithin the county outside of the city of
St. Paul and the denomir_ator of �,�nich� is equal to the � ,
assessed value of the county. ��
There shall be deducted before making the fore- . ._\ '
going computations the outstanding principal amount �
of all refunded bonds and all tax or aid anticipation
certificates of indebtedness of the city, the authorities,
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the school district and the county for which the
full faith and credit of �he bodies has been
pledgedY and all tax increment fznar?c�d bonds 1''�
�ahicn have not utilized for the Drior thr�e
consecutive v�ars general tax levies _or c�pitaliz�ed,� °;�'
interest to su�port anrnial principal and �n�erest
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� � ' 2e TOWN SQUARE PARK LIQUOR LICENSE
t The City requires special legislation to authorize the
� issuance of a special "on sale" liquor license in Town
� Square Park. The use of the license is limited to a
specific •event and expires at the end of the contracted
� event. A special feature of the function of the license
� is the opportunity to partially offset the costs of operation
and maintenance of the publically owned space of Town Square
Park.
POLICY:
THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL RECOMMENDS THAT LEGISLATION BE ENACTED
TO ENABLE THE CITY TO HOLD A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THF PUBLIC
SPACE OF TOWN SQUARE PARK.
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- A bill £or an act
� . relating to tl-�.e city of St. DaLl; authorizi�g the
i.ssuance of a license for the sale of incoxicatins
, liquor at Tajan Square Park.
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` BE IT E�IACTED BY THE LEGISLATliRE OF THE ST�TE OF �1IN\ESOTA:
Sectio� 1. �T. PAUL, CITv OF; TOIv:' SQliARE P�RK; LIQUOR
LICENSE� In addition to the licenses now a��horized b�r law, and
no��vithstanding any provision of law to th� contrary, coniair�ed in
the charter or ordinances of the city of St. �aul or sta�ut�s
applicable to such city, the cit;T of St. paul is authorized to issue
an "on sale" liquor license for the public p-remises knoc,Tn as Town.
Square Parko The lzcense so aut'norized ma;T be vest�d, �aith the
p-ri�r approval of the governing bcdy of the city, in ar.y pers�n,
organization or corporation ���ho has contiacted for th� use of
To�ti*n Square Park for a spzcific event of definite duration, or
a catere-r of sLCh person, organization or corporation. Said event
shall not be a profit making ventu-re except t�tat fund raisino
events for non-profit organizations ��ould b� permitt2d. The license
may be vested in such persan, orbanization, co-rporation or caterer
not�aithstanding the fact that such person, or�anzzation, corForation
o-r caterer rtaST hold another "on sale" liquor license in its o��-n
right, but such licensz shall ex�ire, in any event, upon termination
of the contracted even�G. Such liquor license shall be issued in
accordance �vith the statutes appl�cable to the issuance of "on sale"
liquor licenses in cities of the first class ncst incansistent
hereti�rith and shall limit the sale of into�,icatino liq�sor ta members
and guests of any person, organization or corporation lea;zng
space in To��rrt Square Park for the purpose of conducting any
convention, banquet, conference, meeting, wedding or fundraising
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event conducted by a non-profit organiza�ion.
Sec. 2. This act shall become effective only after its approval
. by a major:�.ty of the governing body of the city af St. Paul and
upon ca�npliance tvith the provisions oi Minnesota Statutes, S�ction
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� . ISSUANCE OF LIQOOR LICENSES TO THE SCIENC� MUSrUM AND THE ST„ PAUL
. RAT�iSEY �1.RTS AND SCIENCE CENTER
BACKGROUND:
The attached proposal represents new legis�.ation authorizin.g the
issuance of "on sale" liquor licenses to the Science Museum fox
use at the new Science Museum facility and the St. Pau1 Ramsey
Arts and Science Center.
In 1974, the Minnesota Legislature authorized zssuanc� of a
liquor license to the St. Paul Arts and Science Council for use
� at the Arts and Science Center. Since that time� significant changes
have occured which necessitate clari�ication�
lo The Science Museum withdrew fxom active membership in the .
Arts and Science Council and is no longer a member agency of
the Arts and Science Council for purposes o� use of the
Arts and Science Council liquor license�
2o The Science l�iuseum constructed its new �acility, the Omn.i�
Center across �Tabasha street from the Arts a�d Science Center;
3. In 1978, the Ste -Paul City Council expanded the geographia
boundaries of the Arts and Science Center liquor license across
the Wabasha Street skyway to include the Science MuseumFs new
tacil�.tye This expansion was considered as a temporary measure.
� In order to clarify the present situation, the proposed legislatior�
provides for two new licenses issued to the Science Museum of
Minnesota --- one license for each location.
1) St. Paul Arts and Science Center at 30 E. Tenth Street.
2) The Science Museum of Minnesota at 505 Wabasha Street(incI.udes
the contiguous Science Museum exhibit and program area �n
' Museum Square. ) . .
POLTCY:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST PAUL SUPPORTS NEj4 LEGISLATION TO AUTHORI7E -
ISSUANCE OF TWO NEW LIQUOR LICENSES TO THE SCIENCE MUSEUP'� OF MINNE�-
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A bill for an act
relating to �he city of St. Paul; authorizir.g the �
issuance of licenses for the sal2 of intoxicating
liquor at the St. Paul Ramsey t�rta and Science
Center and the Science :�:useum os �'��nneso�ae
BE IT E�TACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF c�1I��ESOT�1:
� Section 1. It is thz intent of th� le�islature tk�at the _
licenses authorized herein sha11 not be used b5� persons or entities
on a for profit basisy unless such use is for �he benefit of a
non-proiit ent�ty.
Sec. 2o In addition to the licenses no�a aLthorized by la�a,
and notwithstanding any provision of lattii to the contrary cor.tained
in riinnesota Statutes and regulations applicable to the czty of
St. Paul or in the charter and ordinances of the city of Ste Paul,
the city of St. Paul is authorized to is�ue t���o "on sale" lzquar
licenses to The Science ��Iuseum of �Ii.r_nesota, one such license �
for .premises known as the Ste Paul Ra�nsey Arts and Science Center,
30 Eo Tenth St-reet, ancl one such license fo� premises knocan as
The Science �fuseum of Minnesota, SOS Wabasha, including contiguous
Science Museum exhibit and prograr�� area in �luseum Squarz, in the
city of% St.: Paule The ttJO licenses so au�horized may be usecl any
place on the designatecl premises by Th� Science �IuseLm of �iinnesota .
for Science MuseLm activities and may, c,ritl� the pr�.or approval
of The Science Museum of rlinnesota, be so u.secl by any persons
organization or corporation iahich has contracted for use of the
premises for .an event or a caterer of such person, organization
or corporation approved by The Science I�Iuseum of l�iinnesota. The
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license may be used by such person, or�anization, corporation or
c�terer not�aithstanding the fact that such person, orga�ization,
corporation or caterer may hold "on sale" licenses in their ocen
right.
Sec. 3e This act shall become effective only after its
approval by a .majority of the governing body of the city of
St. Paul, and upon compliance �vith rlinnesota Statutes, Section
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4. CIVIC CENTER LIQUOR LICENSE RESTRICTIONS �
The Legislation Committee adopted amendments to the
present law which governs the Civic Center°s Iiquor
license procedures.
Basically, the attached amendments serv� to restrict
the use of the Civic Center license for purposes which
shall "not be a. profit-making venture except that fund
raising events for non-profit organizations would be
permitted. "
The proposal would limit service of liquor to members
and guests of organizations leasa.x�g the space in any
pax�t of the Civic Center Complex.
Presently, a patron of an event at the Civic Center
can be served liquor and there a�re restrictions on �
the type of event where liquor can be served. The
proposal would further restrict the type of event at
which liquor is served. Theatrical events and social
affairs are deleted from the current language.
POLICY:
THE CITY OF SAIIIT PAUL SUPPORTS AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING
LAW TO LIMIT THE CIVIC CENTER LIQUOR LICENSE TO EXCLUDE
PROFIT-MAKING VENTURES, and FURTHER LTMTT USE TO MEMBERS
AND GUESTS OF THE SPONSORING GROUP.
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but such license vested by the authority shall '
ehpire upon termination of the contracted event.
The fee for such license shalZ be fixed by the
governing body of the city of St. Paul . Such liquo-r
license shall be issued in accordance �Jit�� the
statutes applicable to the issuance of "on sale" �
liquor licenses in cities of the first ciass not �
inconsis�ent herewith and sha.11 limit the sale of .
intolicating liquor to members and �uest� of any
�erson or organization leasing space in an5� part of
the civic center complex for the purpose of conducting
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�'He�e�� any convention, banquet, conference, meeting,
�kea�r�ea�-e�e�� or sae�a�-a��a�� fundraisin� event
con�ucted by a non-profit organizatian, but shall
prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquor to the .
public or to any persons attending or participating
in any athletic event being held on the civic center
premises .
Sec. 2. This act shall become effective or_1y after its
approval by a majority of thz governing body of the city of St. Paul
and upon compliance with the provisions of riinnesota Statutes, "
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, � An act relating to the city of
• St. Paul; amending the provisions rela�ing
to the issuance of the license for th� saie
of intoxi.cating liquor at the ci�ric center;
amending Laws 1969, Chapter 783, Section 1,
Subdivision l, as amended.
BE IT EvACTED BY THE LEGISLaTURE OF THE ST�TE OF �IIV\ESOT��
Section lo La�as 1909, Chap�er 783, Sect?on l, Subd9_vision 1,
as ar_�ende� by Lacas 1971, Chapter 498, Section I, as anenc�zd by
La�vs 1973, Chapter 396, Section l, is amend�d to read:
°tSection le STo PAUL, CITY OF; CIVIC CE�TER; LTQGQR
LICE\SEo Subclivision 1. In addition to the lic�nse�
now authorized by latia, ancl not�ti�ithsta►�ding any provisio�
of la�a to the contrary contained in the charter ar
ordinances of such city, or statutes applica3le to such
city, the city of St. Paul is authorizad to issue an
"on-sale'P lzquor license for the pr��:ises 'rino�v-ri and .
used as the Ste Paul Civic Center. The Iicense so
autho-rized may be vested, ��ith the prior approval of
the civic center authority, in any person, ���-�:
or�anzzation or corporation �aho has contracted £or the
use of the civic center premises for an event or a
caterer of such person, ���� or�anization or corpora�ion �
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approved by the civic center authoxity. Said event
shall not be a prof it makin.� venture exc�p� that fur_d �
raising events for non-profit oraanizations Z�oulcl be
permitted. The license may be ves�ed in such person,
€��R organization, corporation or caL-erer notwithsi�anding
�he fact� that such person, €��� or�anizations corporaL-ion or
caterer may hold another °'on-sale" license in its ot,m right
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Background:
The proposal to impose a one time tax by the City of Saint Paul.
on conversions of rental units to condominiums ��n��rk�e::�cln�zdered as a
means to achieve a certain amount of ability ta salve the potential
shortage of rental housing for low and moderate income persons.
The City seeks the authorization to amend its ordinances in order to
impose an excise tax on the conversion of rental units to condominiums.
Should the City find that a significant shortac�e of rental units is
occuringo the city could by ordinance� impose an excise tax not to
exceed four percent of the purchase price on the units converted to
condominiums. The revenues would be used for programs ta increase
the number of housing units for low and moderate income persons.,
The tax would be paid by the initial transferor of the ui�it to
condominium ownership.
POLICYe �
THE CITY OF ST. PAUL SUPPORTS LEGISLATTON 1�.MENDING
MS Section 477A.01 , Subd. 18 TO ALLOW THE CITY OF ST. PAUL TO
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TAX ON CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS.
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An act relating to the City of Sts Paul;
authorizing the imposition oi a �ax on the
conversion of rental dwelling units to
condominiumso
BE IT ENACTED BY THE I.EGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MIIVNESOTA:o �
Section 1.
Sto Paul, City of; Condominium Conversion Taxo Subdivision le
riinnesota Statutes, Section 477A.01, Subdivision 18, shall not �e
deemed to prohibit the Citgr of St. �Paul amex�ding its ordinanc�s
so as to impose an excise tax on the conver�ion of rental cic�ell�.x�g
units to condominiums.
Subdivision 2. AIot`aithstanding Minnesata Statutesy Section
477A.019 Subdivision I8, Minnesota Statutes, Sections S15A.1 -- �06,
or any other statute, ordinance or City Chart�r provision to th�
contrary, the City of St. Pau1 may, upon a finding that there exis�s
within the city a significant shortage of suitable rentaZ� dwellings
available to low and moderate income individuals or families, by
ordinance impose an excise tax on the i.nitial conversion at a rate
not to exceed four percent of the purchase pr�ce on rental d«elling
units converted to condominiums. Revenues areceived from this
additional tax shall be used for programs �ahich increase the number
of rental dwellings available to low and moderate income individuals
or families.
Subclivision 3o The aforesaid exeise tax shail be paicl by the
initial transferor of the rental unit ta eorr.do�ninium ownershipF
Section 2a
Effective Date. Ttiis act shall become �tfective only after i�s
approval by a maj ority of the City Counci� crf the City of St a �'aul f
and upon compliance with Minnesota Sta�ui:e�s seetion 645.02].� . �
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SECTION B: ISSUES RELATED TO CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS
& OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
1. Traffic Warrants
2, Off-+Sale Liquor Licenses
3. Martin Luther King' s Birthday as a state holiday
4e State Audit Options
\� 5. Urban Corps Amendment
6e Human Rights Reimbursement policy
7v Denial of Deductibility
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TRAFFIC WARRANTS
Background
Public non-compliance with traffic warrants for minor traffic
violations is a growing problem. Over a quarter of all traffic
warrants are never paida representing $140,000 in unrealized
revenue to Ramsey County and its municipalities. In light of
higher law enforcement priorities, the 5hefiff's Office lacks
sufficient resources to mount a strong enforcement effort.
Furthermore, a significant increase in enforcement would only
serve to shift the workload problem to the courts.
POLICY:
THE CITY OF ST, PAUL RECOMI�IENDS THAT STATE LEGISLATION BE
ENACTED TO ALLOW PARTICIPATING JURISDICTIONS� '7'0 I,TMI�' THE
ISSUANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION PLATES OR TABS WHEN
A PERSON HAS OUTSTANDING NON-MOVII�IG VIOLATIONS.
SECONDLY� PARKING VIOLATIONS TO BE TIED TO THE LICENSE/TABS
SHALL BE 0�7ERDUE PARKING, EXPIRED METERS, FIRE HYDRANTSg ETC.
IN ADDITION, UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKETS WOULD BE DEVELOPED
AND UNTFORMLY PUT INTO USE BY ALL PARTICIPATING JURISDICTIONS
IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND JOINT USE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
THE STATE AND THE MUNICIPALITIES WOULD BE ENACTED FOR ADMINISTRATION
COSTS OF SUCH PROPOSAL.
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A bill for an. act
relating to motor vehicles; limiting the issuance of
vehicle registration plates or tabs under certain
circumstances; prohibiting the issuance of arrest � �
warrants for violations af parking laws by certain
courts; defining parking violations and participating
jurisdictions; requiring notice to violators; appro-
priating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 1978,
Section 169.99, Subdivision 1, and by adding a subdi-
vision; and 171.16, Subdivision 3, and by adding
subdivisions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE S�ATE OF MINNESOTAo
Section l. Minnesota Statutes 1978, Section 169.99, Subdivision
1, is amended to read:
169.99 (UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET.) Subdiviszon 1� Except as
provided in st�bd���s�er�-3 subdivisions 3 and 4, there sha11 be a �
uniform ticket issued throughout the state by the police and peace
officers or by any other person for violations of the highway �
traffic regulations, which are Minnesota Statutes �9��, Cha�ter I69
and acts amendatory thereof, and ordinances in conformity ��hereto.
Such uniform traffic ticket shall be in the form and have the effect
of a summons and complaint. There shall also be included on the
uniform ticket a receipt iri lieu of bail which, c�hen signed by the
defendant, shall be a guarantee by him of his appearance in the court
having jur�sdiction over the matter. The uniform traffic ticket
shall consist of four parts, on paper sensitized so that copies
may be made without the use of carbon paper, as follo�os:
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(1) The� complaint, with reverse sidz for officer` s notes for
testifying in court, driver` s past recorcl, and caur�' s action,
printecl on white paper�;
(2) The abstract of court record for the de�artment of public
safety, which shall be a copy of the complaint �vith �he certi�i�a.te
of conviction on the reverse side, pr:�nted on ��llow paper;
(3) The police recorcl, which sha�� lae � cap� of t�e compiain� ,
ancl of the reverse side of copy (1) , printed on pink papers •
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as the court may wish to give concerning the traffic violations
bureau, and a plea of guilty and waiver, printed on off-white tag
stock. •
Sec. 2. Minnesota .Statutes 1978, Section 169.99, is amended
. by adding a subdivision to read:
Subd. 4. (SPECIAL NOTICE REQUIRED.) The copy of the uniform
traffic ticket provided to the violator within a participatin�_juris-
diction as defined in section 171. 16, subdivision 6, shall include
a notice specifying the consequences which may result pursuant to
section 171. 16, subdivision 3, if the violator fails to respond to
the citation. � .
Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 1978, Section 171.16, Subdivision� 3, .
is amended to read: �
: Subd. . 3. (SAI�CTIONS FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR OR PAY FI\E.) When
any court reports to the commissioner that a person: (1) has been
eea��eted-e� charged wi.th violating a law of this state or an ordinance
of a political subdivision which regulates the operation or parking
of motor vehicles, and has fai.led to appear in response to the
citiation,"or (2) has been convicted of violating a law of this
state or an ordinance of a political subdivision �ahich re�u.lates the
operation or parking of motor .vehicles, has been sentenced to the
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payment of a fine only, and �3� has refused or failed to comply :
with that sentence notwithstanding the €ae�-�l�az-�ke court has
determined that the p�rson has the ability to pay the fine, the
commissioner shall take the follo�aing action: ��;_�
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(a) In the case of a movin� traffic violation, h�e shall� susaend
� the driver's license of st�el� the person €e�-38-da�s-�e�-a-�e€t�sa�
e�-€a��nre-�e-pay-e-r until notified by the court that an appearance
has been made or the fine has been paid. �
(b) In the case of a parking violation issued by a participating
jurisdiction, he shall re€use to issue license plates or tabs to -
the vehicle named in the citati�n until notified by the court tha�
an appearance has been made or the fine has been paid. I� the
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vehicle named in the citation is transferrecl to another owner, the
� commissioner shall issue license plates or tabs to the new owner
but not to any other vehicle owned by the owner of the vehicle
namecl in the citation until notified by the court that an appearance �
has been made or the fine has been paid. :
Secs 4. Minnesota Statutes 1978, Section 171.16, is amended � '
by adding a subclivision to read:
Subci. 3a. (WARRANTS PROHIBITED. ) No warrant for the arrest w.
of a person charged with a parkin� violation shall be issued by
a court within a partici�atin� jurisdiction.
Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 1978, Section 171.16, is amended
by adding a subdivision to read: -
Subd> 6e � (DEFINITIONS.) For the purposes of this section,
the followin� terms shall have the meanin¢s �iven them•
(a) °'Parking violation" means a violatian of the provisions of
sections 169.32, 169.34 to 169.36, or an law or ordinance adopted
by a local� authority in conformance with these sectzons or with
section 169.04, clause (1) , or an other law or ordinance providin�
° � for or re�ulating th � arkin�f a moto�° vehicle< -
(b) "P�rticipating _jurisdiction" means any city, town, other
political subdivision or public corporation lying in whole or part
cvithin Ano�a, Carver, Dakota. .Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott or Washin��on
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a duly enactecl resolution of the county board reQUesting treatment ` �. �°
as a participating jura.sdictzon for �urposes of this section. ;-
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motor vehic�.e record system necessary to effectuate the urposes
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" Background: �
Last year St. Paul•s Citizen Budget Advisory Committee xecommended
that the City support legislation to adjust or eliminate the maxi.mum
state fee on off-sale liquor licensese The license fee o£ $1,000
is currently set by state �aw, but the fee neecls to be adjusted,
or power needs to be granted to the city to adjust the f_ee �in
relationship to the inCreased opera�ing costs to service the Za.censee.
POLICY:
� . THE CITY SUPPORTS LEGISLATION Tn1HICH SETS THE MAXIMUI� r�� �OR
AN OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE AT THE COSTS OF PROVIDING THE
SERVICES TO REGULATE THE LICENSEE RELATING TO ADMINISTRATTVE
COSTS AND POLICING.. � FURTHERMORE� THE MININlUM FEE SHALL l'3F $l,dOG.
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An act amending Minnesota Statutes 19;$,
Section 340. 11, Subd. 14(e) ; removing the
$1,000 ceiling on off-sale liquor license
fees in cities of the first class .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGIS7ATURE OF THE STATE OF �1INNESOTA:
Section l. Nlinnesota Statutes 1978, Section 340. 11, Sub-
division 14(e) , 'is amended to read:
(e) The x�a���a.t�� license fee for an "off sale"
license in the cities of the zirst class shall be F
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�a�-�Ha�-�au-be-���es e�?-b�-a-�t���.a��a�i t�*-�s q��:�g
sa��-'-'e=�-sa�e'-'-��ee�se;-�a���-r�et-ezee�d not less
than the sum of $1,000 annually; but shall not be
greater than the reasonable direct and indirect �
cost of issuance and re�ulation of such license.
In all cities of ove-r I0,000 population, eacept
cities oi the first class, the maximum license
fee for an "off-sale" license shall be $200; in
all cities �vith a population between 5,000 and
10,000 the maximum license fee shall be $150;
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maximum license fee shall be $1fl0. AlI such
license fees for "off-sale" licenses shall be
payable to the municipalities issuing the license.
Where such licenses shall be issued for less than - �
one year, a fee may be a pro rata share of the
annual license fee.
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COMMEMORATING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 'S BIRTHDAY
POLICY:
THE CITY OF ST. PAUL SUPPORTS LEGISLATION WHICH WILL
MAKE JANUARY 15, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 'S BIRTHDAY, A STATE
HOLIDAY,
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� An act establishing January 15
as .a holiday in the State of Minnesota
commemorating the birth of Martin Luther �
King, Jr. ; amending Minnesota Statutes
Section 645.44, Subd. 5.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: -
Section . l. Minnesota Statutes S�ct�.on 645 .44, Subd. 5, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"Subd. 5. Holidays. "Holiday" includes
New Year's Day, January 1; Martin Luther Kin�' s
Birthday, January 15; Washington' s and Lincoln' s
Birthday, the third Monday in February; Memorial
Da.y, the last Monday in Ma.y; Independence Day,
July 4; Labor Day, the first Monday in September;
_ Christopher Columbus Day, the second Monday in
October; Veterans' Day, November 11; Thanksgiving .
Day, the fourth Thursday in November; and Christmas
Day, December 25; provided, when New Year' s Day,
January 1; or Independence Day, July 4; or Veterans'
Day, November 11; or Christmas Day, December 259
falls on Sunday, the following day shall be a
holiday and, provided, when New Year' s Day, January 19
or Independence Day, July 4; or Veterans° Day,
November I1; or Christmas Day, December 25; falls
on Saturdav. the �recedin� dav shall be a llolidav. � •
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except in cases of necessity and except in cases of �
public, bus-iness t-ransacted by .the legis�.ature, nor - �
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for the executive branch of the State of Minnesota
"holiday" also includes the Friday after Thanksgiving
but does not include GHristopher Columbus D�,y. Other
branches of state government political . subdivisions
have the option of determining whether Christopher
Columbus Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving shall
be holidays. Where it is determined that Columbus . ��
Day or the Friday after Thanksgiving Day is not a .
_ holiday, public business may be conducted thereon.
Any agreement between a public employer and an
employee organization citing Veterans' Day as the fourth .
Monday in October shall be amended to cite Veterans' � �
Day as November 11. �
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STATE AUDIT OPTIONS
Back rc� ound
Cities of the first class (Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth) are
required by State law to have an annual audit performed by the State
Auditore These cities have no control over how much time is spent
on the audit and the corresponding costs.
Legislation should repeal the mandatory nature of the state audits
for the foll.owirig reasons:
a. It is not cost effective to have only the State Auditor audit
the . city every year. Estimates from several pr.ivate local
CPA firms indicate that the City could save $15,000 to $20,000
annually by having an independent CPA audit rather than the
� mandated State audit.
b. Good auditing procedures call for rotating auditors every three
to five years to bring in a new crew for a frest look, Because
the City has only a state audit, it doesn° t have the advantage
of rotating auditors.
c. If the StatE is mandating something to tfie City, it is only
appropriate that the State should pay for it. The City would
� not have a problern if the State Auditor wants to come in and.
audit City records if the State is paying the bill.
POLICY:
THE CITY SUPPORTS LEGISLATION WHICH GIVES CITIES OF THE FIItST
CLASS THE OPTION TO UTILIZE A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OR THE
STATE AUDITOR IN PER'EORMING THEIR ANNUAL AUDITS. IT SHOULD NOT
PRECLUDE THE STATE AUDITOR FROM PERFORr1II�1G AN AUDIT IN ADDTTION
TO THAT PERFORME_D BY A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT IF HE DOES NOT
ACCEPT THE PRIVATE ACCOUNTANT'S CONCLUSIONSo HOWEVER, T�,I�TY AUDIT
PERFORMED BY THE STATE AtJDITOR THAT IS NOT REQUESTED BY THE CITY
OR IS NOT PERFORMED PURSUANT TO A PETITION OF CITIZENS WILL BE .
MADE AT STATE EXPENSE.
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An act providing for public audits
of cities of the first class, amending
� Minnesota Statutes Sections 6e49 and
6e56
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1. Minnesota Statutes Secicion 6049 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
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All powers and duties conferred and imPosed upon
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the state auditori except as provided in this section,
with respect to state and county officers, insti-
tutions, property, and improvements, are hereby
extended to cities of the first class.
Subd. 2. At least once in each year, every citY
of the first class shall have a thorough exar,iination
of all accounts and .records relating to its receipt
ancl disbursement of public funds arid custody of
public funds and other roperty by the state auditor
or by a certified public accountant. �n the event
a certified public accountant performs the annua2
audit, -the state auditor may accept the audit or
any part thereof in lieu of his yearly auclit examina
tion of that city.
Subdo 3. Copies of the ��rritten �e�ort ��' �ke
s�a�e at����e�i whether completed by the state audi�or
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or by a certified public accountant, on the
financial condition and accounts of such city
shall be filed in �.�s the office of the state
. auditor, with the ma.yor, city council, and city
comptroller thereo�, and with the city commissioners,
i if such city have such of f icers. If such re-
port discloses malfeasance, misfeasance, or
nonfeasance in office, copies thereof shall be
filed with the city attorney thereof and with
the county attorney of the county in which such
city is located, and these officials of the law
shall institute such proceedings, civil or
� criminal, as the law and the public interest
require. •
Subd. 4. The state auditor if he deems advisable,
and if the city has requested the state auditor to
perform an audit or if the audit was performed on �
petition by freeholders, ma.y bill said cities monthly
for services rendered and the officials responsible
for approving and paying claims shall cause said
bill to be promptly paid."
Section 2. Minnesota Statutes Section 6.56 is hereby amended
to read as follows: �
"6.�56. Upon the examination of the books,
records, account.s and affairs of any county, city,
town, or school district, as provided by law, such
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liable to the state for the total cost and expenses -
of such examination, including the salaries paid
to the examiners whzle actually engaged in making
such examination. Except that in the case of � .
audits performed b the state auditor for cities of
the first class, such cities shall be Iiable to the
state for costs and expenses of •such examinations
only if the examination was requested by the city �
or was performed pursuant to petition by freeholders
as provided in Niinnesota Statutes Section 6.54.
' The state auditor if he deems advisable maX bill �
such county, city, town, or school district monthly for
service rendered and the ofticials responsible for
approving ancl paying claims are authorized to pay
said bill promptly. . Said payment shal.l be �aithout
prejudice to any defense against said claims if they
may exist or be asserted. The revolving fund of the
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state auditor sha11 be credited with a1Z collections �
made for any such examinations."
Section 3v This act shall take effect upon compliance with
Minnesota Statutes 645.021.
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An act providing for temporary employment
of student interns by cities of the first class
under certain conditions; amending Laws of
Minnesota 1980, Chapter 612, Section 3.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section le La�as of Minnesota 1980, Chapter 612, Section 3,
is amended to read:
°1Not�vithstanding any contrary provision of �ke
S�z-�ax� city charter, or a statute, in-
cluding the Veterans' Preference Act, or a
civil s�rvice rule or regulation, the governing
body or any board or commission of �I�e a� city
of ��z-gax� the first class having authority to
hire employees ma.y employ university, college,
- or professional school students pursuant to an
intern or other training program �e�a�ed-�a-�l�e��
�eade��e-exdea�e�s when the program is sponsored
or substantially financed by the state or the
United States or by a philanthropic foundation
or organization> Persons hired under a program
shall be in �he unclassified service of th e
city and serve at the pleasure of the body employing
them. No fuZl-time appointment under this section
shall �xceeci one year. Persons employed under this
section shall be excluded from the provisions .
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and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 353.01 to 353. 85."
Section 2.. �FFECT'IVE DAT�'. This act shall become effective
only after compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 645.021.
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An act providing for reimbursement to
� local commissions £or study and preparation
of reports relating to charges referred to the
local commissions by the Commissioner of the
Department of Human Rights, amending Minnesota
Statutes Section 363.115
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1. Minnesota Statutes Section 363. 115 is hereby amended
to add a subdivision and read as follows; .
"363.11So Referral to Local Commission.
Subd. 1. The Commissioner whetT�.er or not a _
charge has been filed under this chapter may refer
a matter involving discrimination because of race,
color, religion, sex, creed, disabilitya marital
status, status with regard to public assistance, � � .
national origin or age to a local commission for
study .and report.
Upon referral by the Commissioner, the local
commission shall make a report and make recommenda-
tions to the Commissioner and take other appropriate
� action `oi�hin the scope of its powerso
Subd. 2. �on referral by the Commissioner of
a__matter to a locaZ commission for study and report, �
the Commissioner shall pay the reasonable expenses of
the local commission in studying a referred ma.tter and
, issuing a report thereon in accordance �aith Subdivision 1
Of thls S@CtlOrio°�
Section 2. This act is effective the day following
final enactment.
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HUMAN RIGHTS STATUTE AMENDMENT
Background:
The State Department of Human Rights has referred cases to the
St. Paul Human Rights Commission without reimbursement for the
processing of those cases. St. Paul currently devotes 2� full
time investigators to process state cases. The�e were approxi-
mately 140 referred cases in 1980.
POLICY
THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE HUMAN
RIGHTS STATUTE TO REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT TO LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS
.COMMISSIONS FOR PROCESSING OF STATE REFERRED DISCRIMINATION CASES.
THE PAYMENT OF REASONABLE EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE LOCAL COMMISSION
SHOULD BE REIMBURSED BY THE STATE.
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SECTION C: STATEWIDE ISSUES, POLICIES AND APPROPRIATIONS
le LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID FORMULA
2e ATTACHED MACHINERY AID FORMULA
3. DISTRICT HEATING POLICY
4o INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND ACT
5. TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY
6e TAX INCREP2ENT FINANCING
7e PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
8. ENERGY POLICIES
9e STATE APPROPRIATION ITEMS �
le Shade Tree Program
2o State Aid, Libraries
3. Community Health Services
4o State Anti-Rabies Vaccination
5e School Health Services Subsidy
6o rZAF'IN - automated fingerprint identification system
appropriation (St. Paul Police Crime Labj
7. CETA proposal
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Background � � �
In 1979, a new local government aid .formula was adopted which
represented a significant improvement in state aid distribution
for St. Paul, and addressed a number of inequities in the previous
aid formula.
The new formula appears to be working well and is in no need of major
revision.
Due to the recent budget cuts, the state deficit has led to cuts
in appropriations for local government aid. St. paul will experience
a $2.4 million reduction in the March 1981 quarterly aid payment.
FOLICY: .
l: ENSURE THAT SUFFICIENT DOLLARS ARE�. APPROPRIATED SO THAT
AID PAYMENTS FOR THE BALANCE OF 1981 ARE MADE IN FULL;
2. INCREASE THE TOTAL DOLLARS ALLOCATED FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID
PAYMENTS FOR 1982 AND 1983 BY AN AMOUNT AT LEAST EQUAL TO
INFLATION; �
3. CONTINUE TO STUDY THE PRESENT AID FORr�ULA.
NO MAJOR CHANGE IN THE FORMULA SHOULD OCCUR AT THIS TIME �JITHOUT .
A DEMONSTRATED NEED FOR THE CHANGE.
2° ATTACHED MACHINERY AID
Background
The Attached Machinery Aid formula should be modified to rectify
a decrease in aid experienced by most cities in �iinnesota.
The current formu].a adopted in 19?7, uses a frozen 1972 assessed
valuation base adjusted by a fixed inflation factor of 1.25.
� This fixed inflation factor (1.25) should be adjusted yearly to
compensate for the annual appreciation of the machinery caused by
inflation. Without an annual inflation adjustment to the frozen 1972
valuatiori base, the aid appropriated to inost Minnesota cities i:n on
the decline.
POLICY:
SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO MODIFY THE ATTACHED NIACHINERY AID
FORMULA, TO ACCOUNT FOR INFL�1TI01�T BASED AN AN EXISTING INDEX.
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3. bISTRICT HEATING ��. '
Back�round
Saint Paul's District Heating Development Company°s efforts to initiate a �
demonstration hot water cogeneration district heating system for the core
area of downtown continues to progress despite failure of the bonding bill
during the last legislative session.
The DHDC projects that construction of the system should begin by early -
Fall, 1981. Financial resources are available to partially fund construction
through federal grant programs administered by HUD and DOE.
' Similarly, other cities in Minnesota are considered ready to undertake
district heating projects. Many consider district heating as a means to
become more reliant on efficient use of thermal energy and fuel, and to -
lessen dependence on fossil fuels.
� State legislation is neoessary however, to help finance the installation �
of district heating systems in Minnesota.
POLICY:
THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL ENDORSES LEGISLATION TO HELP FINANCE THE COSTS
THROUGH ISSUANCE O�' STATE BONDS, OR OTHER COMPARABLE FINANCING NiETHODS, OF
DISTRICT HEATING PROJECTS IN ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA.
FINANCING METHODS MAY INCLUDE LOANS TO ELIGIBLE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, CITIES,
OR MUNICIPAL POWER�AGENCIES, STATE APPROPRIATIONS OR STATE BOND GUARANTEES.
IN ADDITI�N� AUTHORITY SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES TO ESTABLISH
A MUNICIPAL ENERGY CORPORATION TO OWN AND OPERATE A DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM
IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LOAN PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, AN APPROPRIATIdN
SHOULD BE SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE STATE CAPITOL CONVERSION.
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Background
At a minimum� the City supports statewide legislation which wa.11
amend the Industrial Revenue Bond Act to: �
l) Eliminate "sunrise" provision which sets a 9� interes�
rate ceiling� on T.R,B. authorization commencing in 19a2. �
Currently there is no interest rate maximum on Industrial
Revenue Bondso
� 2) � Require minimum standard reporting requirements to the
Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development.
3) Require each .municipality to hold a publac hearing to�
adopt and amend local policy statements evaluating the
public purpose for tax exempt bond financinq proposals. -
4) Continue Tax Exempt Bonding for commercial businesses
in both existing and proposed redevelopment areas as.
� defined in the following Mirinesota Statutes�: 273073,
45$.191, 462,421, 474.02 , 472,02 . � .. -
POLICY:
• OPPOSE EFFORTS TO LIMIT EXISTING TNDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDTNG
AUTHORTTY. TO THIS END WE ARE WORI:ING AND SHALL CONTINUE TO I�70RIC
WITH THE MINNESOTA LEAGUE OF CITTES. .
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?3ACKGROUPTD:
The practice and public policy of granting exemptions from
local property taxes affects Saint Paul in a number of
important ways. The City provides services to tax-exempt
properties without adequate compensation commensurate with
tlie taxes foregone. Available data indicates that the
increase in market value of tax-exempt properties compared �
to taxable properties, the high percentage of exempt
property serving regional and statewide functivns borne
by the local taxpayer, and the high concentration of these
properties in an urban area, contribute ta the need to
explore alternatives to the current practice.
POLICY:
Saint Paul supports legislation which provides reimbursement
to local units of government for the cost of basic services
to tax-exempt properties.
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BACKGROUND:
The 1979 Minnesota Tax Increment Financing Act as amended
in 1980 is important to maintain as it provides a financing
option to redevelop and rehabilitate older cities such as
Saint Paul. When this financing method is used appropriately,
it represents a feasible and effecti.ve strategy for preserva-
tion and expansion of a city's employment and tax base.
Recently some Minnesota communities have planned to use tax
increment financing to finance regional highway projects on
vacant land which is projected to be developed with commercial
and industrial uses. The communities are using the
"redevelopment" justification in the law rather than the _
"economic development" justification, and this practice is
against legislative intent.
POLICY: �
a. Tax increment financing should be maintained as an effec-
tive method to strengthen a municipality' s employment and
tax base and as a means to carry out �edevelopment and
rehabilitation of substandard properties. �
b. Legislation should be adopted which wouZd further amend
the 1979 Minnesota Tax Increment Financing Act to clarify
when vacant �and can be developed under the redevelopment
provisions of the act.
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7, PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS
BACKGROUND:
With the elimination of the o'Limited Market Value"
property tax concept by the 1980 Legislature, and ��
because of the high appreciation of residential
property values, it is projected that property tax
burden in Saint Paul wi11 shift from commercial and
industrial properties to both owner-occupied housing
and apartments.
POLICY: : .
The City of Saint Paul supports statewide legislation
which provides property tax relief to both owner- �
occupied single-family housing and multi-family rental .
units.
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g; RE: ENERGY AND LOCAL GOVER.�TM�NT
1. Continuation of Energy Audit Grant Program
For the past two years, the P�4EA has providecl grants for energy
audits of both public school and local government buildings
to accomplish both mini- and maxi-audits. Nearly one-third of
the buildings in the state have been completed. It is essential,
howeve.r. , that this program be continued at the current level
of $10 million for the biennium to allow complet�.on of another
third of the buildings. St. Paul has completed the mini-audits
on its buildings but because of state budget cuts has been
granted funds to complete maxi-audits on just one-third of our �
buildings. Since audits are expensive, and municipal, buildings
- . need funds for weatherization and retrofit, abviously it i�
critical that .this program is funded.
POLICY: � .
SUPPORT AN ADEQUATE I�PPROPRIATION TO PZ.E.A. FOR 198I-82 TO
� CONTINUE FUNDING GRANTS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS F012 BUILDING
ENERGY AUDITS.
2. Community Energy Planning Grants
This program was enacted in 1980, but the $1025 mil].ion in grant
funds.. was deferred to fiscal year 1982, requiring legislative
appropria.tion. (These fnnds should be reappropriated at the
level of $1.25 million annually. ) Under this program, each
county or municipality would be eligible for �p to $5Qo000 to
solve particular energy planning problems. PossibZe uses xnclude
solid waste studies, urban garden planning, and ordinance
drafting. Since Minnesota is a state with a great deal of
energy interdependence, it is helpful to have alI the indepex�dent
communities working at the same rate and in th� saxne areas.
Distri�t heating is an example of how well such a system can
work. Several Minnesota cities have planning grants fxom th�
Department .of Energy for District heating. The shared infor-
mation and the united voice at both the federal and state levels
benefits not only Stm Paul, but other P4innesota cities as well.
POLICYs � .
SUPPORT RE-APPROPRYATION OF THE CODIMUNITY ENERGY PI,ANNING
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GRANTS AT $1.25 MILLION ANNUALLY.
3. Public School and Local Government Building Retrofit Funds
Federal retrofit funds have not been appropriated for local �
governments and only relatively small amounts are available
for public school retrofit. The MEA estimates that cost
effective need for retrofit gn these buildings at $430 million
(an 8 year payback at 1978 dollars) . The appropriation of �
retrofit funds could significantly improve local finances and/
or reduce local taxes. (An appropriation of $30 to $50 million
annually should be considered. ) Early estimates based on the
mix�i-audits done on St. Paul municipal buildings indicate that
a $5 million investment on all municipal and municipal affiliate
buildings (such as the Civic Center) would save 30$ of the
energy presently consumed with payback in five years. I►ocal
governments are unable to assume such a financial burden.
State assistance and policy directives in this area are
important.
POLICY: .
SUPPORT STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL AND LOCAL
GOVERNNIENT BUILDING RETROFIT.
4. Corrective Legislation to Enable Local Governments to .Enforce
the State Weatherstripping and Caulking Law for Rental Properties.
1Kinnesota Statutes 116H.129, adopted last session, requires tha�
all rental property be weatherstripped and caulked by January 1,
1980e• The Minnesota Energy Agency is �he responsible agex�cy �or
inspection and enforcement, but they were not provided with
sufficient funds or staff to do this. �
Presently, renters in St. Paul are a�+rare of the Taw but city
code enforcement inspectors are not required to �nspect or tag.
Since cities already have code enforcement ar�d this appears to
be a logical function of such an operation, it is appropriate
to amend, the law to allow municipalities to inspect and enforce
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SUPPORT AN AMENDMENT TO PI20VIDE CITIES F7ITH THE CODE E�TFORCE—
MENT AND INSPECTION POWERS REo M.S. 116H.129.. :
5. Uniform Energy Indexing Through the Utilities for Buildings. .
Wisconsin law requires every building to have an indexo based
on the square footage and the degree days similar to the "miles
per gallon" sticker on automobiles. This is a means to encourac�e
private energy conservation. The utilities would be responsible
for the information. Energy indexing is a valuable tool for
. residents to judge their conservation actions.
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Background: Daniel Yergin' s "bible" on energy, Enerq� Futures,
states that conservation and renewal wilZ come about because of
many small individual decisions on energy use. It is important
�, for people to understand not only the issues, but how to imple-
ment their own solutions. _ •
To. this end, the MEA has developed a community outreach program
which has been of valuable assistance not only to St. Paul's �
energy office, but to other agencies. as well. Because of �
excess demands on their time, they are unable to deal with all
requests, while maintaining responsible technical and research
information capabilities. The MEA works with communities
throughout the state and a system of shared information has
developed which benefits all.
Secondly, networking grants made available to groups such as
the 1�,FL-CIO, the Farmers Union and other private groups to
communicate information and educate their members would con-
tribute significantly towards future energy policy and energy .
savings.
POLICY:
SUPPORT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH STAFF AT M.E.A. ,
AND SUPPORT FUNDING FOR NET��IORKING GRANTS FOR ENERGY EDUCATION.
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� 9. STATEWIDE APPROPRIATIONS
Libraries .
I. State aid for. public l.ibraries has usually been included. �
in the school aids billp This year the libraries est�iinated �
share of this aid is $170 ,000 plus more in services and
programs with all funds coming to the librarS.es from MELSA. - �
State aid for the school aids bill will be supported.
II. The Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation
� Budget (OPLIC) are included� in the Department of Education
Appropriations Bil.l . The OPLIC budget includes the funding
� for the St. �aul Public Library Interlibrary Loan Contract
as well as funds for a variety of services which indirectly
. support library staff and services. This bill will be �
supported. � .
Health
I. The City will support legislation asking for compulsory,
. statewide, anti-rabies vaccination for aIl dogs and cats,
as per the City of St. Paul Ordinance.
II. Consideration of any changes in the Community Health Services
(CHS) subsidy formula and the impact it will have on Ramsey
County and the City of St. Paul.
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III. Consideration of .updating adjustment of subsidy for health �
sexvices in the non-public schools �n the metxopoZitan area.
Parks and Recre'ation
Ie It is �ritical to reauthorize the shade tree program on a
statewide basis for the next twa years. Qf particular impor-
tance to the City of St. Paul and other local units of
government is: `
°- an adequate appropriation in order to fund grants to ` '
municipalities at 50� for sanita�ion and re£orestation;
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• use grants for either sanitation or reforestation to
programs; -
°- a firm commitment to work with the League of Minnesota � �
Cities and the Association of Metrapolitan Municipalities
toward passage of sh�de tree disease contral program �
reauthorizationo _
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6. MAFIN Appropriation:
The City of St. Paul supports the need for adequate funding �
for the Minnesota Automatic Fingerprint Identification System.
It is necessary to reinstate funding for the St. Paul Police
Dept. Crime Lab's unit, which is also the central site for
the MAFIN system.
The funding was vetoed from the 1980 appropriations bill.
Current estimates indicate a need to restore $390,952. in
funding for the St. Paul system.
7. CETA PRIME SPONSORS PROPOSAL
The City of Sto Paul supports the proposal of the CETA
prime sponsors to extend the screening, training, and
other empYoyment services now provided hy CETA to those
persons who could use the services, but are ineligible
because of restricted eligibility criteria (federal) .
The proposal has been presented to the Governors Council on
Employment and Training, and if adopted, would serve to
fill in the gap to enable those persons u�ho do not qualify
for CETA to become trained in job-seeking and technical skills.
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CITY OF SAlNT PAUL
INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM
January 29, 1981
TO: DEPARTMENT AND OFFICE DIRECTORS
DIVTSION ADMINISTRATORS
FR: PETER HAME:�4r'���
RE: 1981 LEGTSLATIVE PROPOSALS
Attached, for your information, is a copy of the City`s
1981 Legislative Proposals which have been a�proved by
the City Council Committee on Legislation.
If you have any questions on these proposals, please
contact Shelley Wright in the Mayor' s Office (298-4323) .
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cc: Shelley Wright
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CITY OF SAINT PALL
1981 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
SECTION A: LOCAL BILLS
� SECTION B: STATE WIDE ISSUES, POLICIES AND
� APP ROP RIAT IONS
SECT I OPJ A:
LOCAL BILLS
LOCAL BILLS*
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1. CIB BONDING 1
(Technical Amendments to MS 1978, C. 788)
2. TOWN SQUARE PARK LIQUOR LICENSE 2
(new legislation)
3. CONDOMINIUM CONVERS ION TAX 3
(new legislation
` 4. DENIAL OF DEDUCTIBILITY 4
5. McKNIGHT FAMILY HOUSING FUND 5
*COPIES OF BILLS ATTACHED
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; LOCAL BILLS
LOCAL BILLS
l. CIB BONDING AUTHORITY
Background
In 1978, the State Legislature passed a CIB bonding
law for Saint Paul which granted the City bonding
authority for a five-year period commencing in 1980 .
The law enabled the City to issue general obligation
bonds totaling not more than $6,500,000 in 1980 and
not more than $8,000,000 in both 1981 and I982.
The law also provided that if the City' s general
obligation debt as defined is less than 6� of the
Assessor' s limited market value as finally egualized,
additional bonding authority is granted for I983 and
1984 based on a formula specified in the law.
The need for a technical amendment arises from the
problem presented with the elimination of the "limited
market value" concept. The City's debt reduction qoal
and formula for bonding authority is based on the
Lim.ited P-iar}cet Value nroperty tax concept.
POLICY:
1. REPLACE THE LIMITED DZARKET VALUE LANGUAGE
IN MS 1978 CHAPTER 788 WITA ESTIl�?ATED N'ARKET
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2. CHANGE THE CITY'S DEBT REDUCTION GOAL FROM
6$ to 5� OF E�UALI�ZED MARKET VALUE.
3. CHANGE THE INCENTIVE FOF.MULA FOR DETEF.NiIPJING
FUTURE BONDING AUTHORITY IF DEBT REDUCTION
GOAL IS MET FRON! � of 1% TO 1/5 of lb OF
EQUALIZED MARKET VALUE.
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LOCAL BILLS
2. TOWN SQUARE PARK LIQUOR LICENSE
Background
The City requires special legislation to authorize
the issuance of a special "on sale" liquor license
in Town Square Park. The use of the license is
limited to a specific event and expires at the end
of the contracted event. A special feature of the
function of the license is the opportunity to par-
tially offset the costs of operation and maintenance
of the publically-owned space of Town Square Park.
POLICY:
THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL RECOPZMENDS TH�T
LEGISLATION BE ENACTED TO ENABLE THE CITY
TO HOLD A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE PUBLIC
SPACE OF TOWN SQUARE PARK.
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LOCAL BILI,S
LOCAL BILLS
3. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION TAX
Background
The City seeks the authorization to amend its
ordinances in order to impose an excise tax on
the conversion of rental units to condominiums.
Should the City find that a siqnificant shortage
of rental units is occurring, the City could by
ordinance, impose an excise tax not to exceed
4� of the purchase price on the units converted
to condominiums. The revenues would be used for
programs to increase the number of housing units
for low- and moderate-income persons.
The tax would be paid by the initial transferor
of the unit to condominium ownership.
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THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL SUPPORTS LEGISLATION
t AMENDING MS SECTION 477A. 01. SUBD. 18, TO
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ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TAX ON CONDODSINIUP?
y CONVERSIONS.
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LOCAL BILLS
LOCAL BILLS
4. DENIAL OF DEDUCTIBILITY
Background
In 1979 the Legislature adopted a two-year ex-
tension in the state law of denial of deducti-
bility for substandard buildings of more than
four units. (An owner of rental praperty cannot
claim state tax deductions for interest or de-
preciation unless improvements are made to upgrade
the buildings. )
POLICY:
THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL SUPPORTS ELIMINATIOrl
OF THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE DENIAL OF
DEDUCTIBILITY STATUTE.
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' The riinneapolis/St. Paul Family Housing Fund was established in the Spring o€
1980 under the auspices of a $15 million conmitment from the i�IcKnight Foundation
to the cities of Minneapolis and St. Pau1. The purpose of the riinneapolis/
St. Paul Family Housing Fund is to assist in providing lo�a and rnoderate income �
housing opportunities for families in both of the central cities. The $15 million
from the �icKnight Toundatiun is comprised of $5 million in grant funds and
$10 million in program related investments. The program envisions a focus on
the construction of new housing in both cities over a 5 year period. A total
of 32Q0 housing units is the stated goal of the effort. In the Sumner of 1980,
Mr. Ton Fulton was hired as the executive director of the Family Housing Fund.
The first program initiated undar the auspices of the rlcKnight Foun3ation grant
was a housing mortga�e revenue bond issue. Representatives fro�a the cities of
St. Paul and hlinneapolis have caorked closely with the Plinneapolis-St. PauZ
Family uousing Fund to assure a bond program whose purpose is the construction
of for-sale housing for families in both cities. The prodrar� is proposed at a
size of $25Q million. Belo�a market rate interest home ioar.s will be provided
' to eligible borrowers who could purenase homes constructed by developers
selected as participants by the program administr2�ors. �•7tzat this would mean is
that beth cities would exparience substantia]. new housing invest�ent in the forn
of towncouses, condoininivas, and sr�all scatter sites single fa�►ily hor�es. The
vast r::a;ority of the housing uniCS provided to the program �aould be desi�nated
specificially for low and moderate incore families. On1y a limited number
(at ma�iz�u� 20%) would be constructed for fa�nilies in redevelopment areas
without regard to income limits.
The cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis joined last su�er in an application to
the Department of Housing and Urban Development for an Urban Development Action
Grant. In September of 1980 a $5.8 million UDAG was ataarded • to the c::.ties of
Minneapolis and St. Paul. This is the first application ever a�aarded jointly
to two cities under the auspices of this program. In addition to this UDAG
grant, the resources of the ricKnight Foundation (funneled through the Minneapolis/
St. Paul Family Housing Fund) and the resources of various union pension funds
in the Twin Cities area have been designated to match the L'DAG assistance.
A major stumbling block to the coMgletion of this ir.novative program was the
congressional legislation Zimiting the abi3ity of cities to issue housing
mortgage revenue bonds. The coell known Ullman bill provided a major uncertainty
to both cities being able to proceed wit:i the program. In the closing days of
the 1980 congress, the housing revenue bond legislation that was adopted pro-
vided for a specific exclusion in the amount of $235 n►illion for the cities of
Minneapolis and St. Paul for this joint issue. This congressional action was
based on the premise that it was sound public policy to permit an exclusion of
a program of this nature simplS� because of the public purpose involved and the
planning that had been undertaken prior to the passage of the act.
The final stumbling block to completion of the progra� is the ger capita
limitation established in state law. This per capita ar..ount li�its the City
of St. Paul from issuing additional housing nortgage revenue bonds. To date
the City of St. Paul has i�sued appro:imately $85 million ia housing bonds..
The City has a total allocation of $17� million. In order to complete thz
proposed $235 million ricKnight program, the City would need to have one-half
of that a..nount ($118 million) available in order to h�ve a sound bond counsal
opinion to permit the sale. In addition, the City has a number of other
projects, incZuding the NSP energy cons�rvation bo;�d progra:a, which •�ri1Z be
severely limited unless the ricl:night program receives an exc3_usion uader state�
Iaw.
The City of St. Paul is requesting special legislation in tYee 1981 Iegislative
session in order to ovarcorse these severe constraints. The Cit� believes that
the ?ic'�night heusing program has sufficient merit to warrant this special
Creatnent. The primary merit is the significant impact that the pro�ram will
have oz the production of low and.moder�te income housiag for fa�i].ies in boti�
cities. Since this is an overvrhelming r.eed •�hich cities will not be able to
accor�plish without this state Iegislation the City feels that this spacial
leoislation should receive expedited *_re�itment �his session.
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A bill ior an act
relating tQ St. Paul capital impro�emer.t progracn;
amendir.� Laws 1971, Ci�apte-r 773, Section 1, as
am�r.ded. �
BE IT E�;aCTEt� BY THE LEGISLATLIRE OF T��E STATE aF `•il:;�;ESOTa:
Section 1. Laws 1971, C:�apter 773, Section 1, �s arier.ded by
Lacas 1974, Chapter 35I, Section 5, St:bdivision i; La�•�s 1976,
Chapter 234, Section 1; and Lacas 1978, Chapter 788 , �ectio� l,
Subdivision 2, is amended to read:
"Subd. 2. For the year 1980 the city af
SL. Paul is authorized to issue bcnds in the
ag?re�ate principal amount ot $6, SOO,OQ� and
for each of the years 1981 and 1982 the citj of
St. Pau1 is author?zed to issue bonds in the
a�grcbate principal amount of $�,000,000 fo�-
each year; or for i.he year 1981 and subse�u�nt
years the city of St. Paul may issue bon�s �n an
a*�ount equal to one =ea�t:� f ifth � of one pe-rcent
. of the assessors ���t�ze� estimated mar'�et value
of �3X3U�.2 property ir. St. Paul as finally
equalized utilizin� Lhe state sales ratio for �
the schooi aid formula, whiche�;er is greate-r, p�-o-
vided further that no more than $8,000,000 af
bonds is authorized to be issued in any such year,
Lnless St. Paul' s 1oca1 general oblioation debt
as def ined ?n this s2ction is less than s�� �iv�
percent of such ma-r?:et valLe calculat�d as or
Dece�ber 31 of the proceedi�._ �;�ar."
Subd. 3. For purposas ar th�s sec�i�n,
�t. �aul' s �enaral obliaatiur. d�bt shall ccasis�
o� the principal a.r.iount of all outataading bonds of
� (1) the cit;: of S�. Paul, the housin� and redev��iop-
r.:�nt a�st�:crity of St. PauZ, �h� civic center a�.:�hority
O� �•L. P811�� 3T2C1 t:2� j�OL"t ��?�i'!v"L'Zi.y Oi J�. �:i1.L? TC2"
;�:�_�::n tne f�sll fait� and cr�ci� o� the cit;r ,�r �ny
oi the fore�oin� auth�riti:.s has �een pZ�doed; (Z)
I::ce�endez� Schoo? �ist-ric� 625, for �vhic�z t?ze fu?1
t�:��i and credi� o� th� discrict has been pled:ed; .
�.::� (3 j Lhe cour.ty* or Ra►nse3�, ior �.hica th2 full
fa�tz and credi� oL the county has bzan �ledg�d,
re�u�ed b�T an amount eqzal to th� princi�al amount �
af such cLtstanding bonds multi�lied by a figure,
t'ne nucnera:or of wnich is equal to the ass�ssed V3�:1?
or pro��rt; c•.ithi:: the county outside of t��e ci�;: of : �
St. Paul ��d �r� denoc�ir.ato-r of ctiThic':z is acua? �o the
ass�ssed value oF the counr;•.
There shall be deducted bafore making thn fore-
goi.ng computations the outstanding principal. ariount
of �11 reiunded bonds an� ali tax or aid anticipation
certificat�s of ind�btedness of the city, the authorities,
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the school district and the county for which the
full faith and credit of the bodies has been
pledged. , and all tax increment financed bonds
which have not utilized for the prior three
consecutive years general tax levies or capitalized
interest to support annual principal and interest
payments.
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' � � ' relatino to the city of St. P3L�� aut�orizin; the
• issuance of a license for *he sale of incoxicutin�
� ' - liquor at To��-n Square Park.
BE II E�;ACTED BY THF. LEGISL�1TliT2E OF THE ST�,TE OF �1I�:�?ESOTA:
Section 1. �T. PaUL, CITY OF; TO�vti SQUaRE P�,RK; LIQUOR
L�CE�SE.; In addition to the licenses nota aL�hori.:ed b}T la��°, and
no�c��ithstanding any provision oi la:a to th� c�:��.rary, contai:zed in
the chartzr or ordinances of the city of St. ?auI o-r staLutes �
appl�.�ao].e to such city, the city of St. Pat�I is authorized tp issue .
an "on sale" liquor license for th� pubyic premisES kno��Tn as To��-n
Square Parl:. The license so aut'norized ma;T be �Tested, taith the
p-rior ap�roval of the oovernin� body- oi the ci�y, �n amT persosz,
oroaniz�tion or corporation �.Tho has contract�d for the usc� of
To�an Square Park for a specific e��ent of definite duration, or
a ca�ere-r of such p�rson, organizatio�. or corporatio;�. Said 2vent
shall not be a �rofi� malcind ven�.ur� e::cept that fund raisinj
events fo-r non-pro�it or�anizations �aould be perrnitted. T'ne �icense
may be =r�s�ecl in such person, organiza�ion, co-rporation or caterer
not�aithstanding the fact that such pz-rso:�, or�anization, corForation
or cate-re= may hold another ,"on sale" liquor Iicense in its ot�.-n
right, but such license shall expire, in any event, upon t�rminatian
of the con�-racted even�. Such 1`iq�r Iicen,se sha11 bz issued in
accordance cvith the statutes applicable to the issuance of "on sal�"
liquor licenses in cities of the first class not inconsist•�nt
herewith and shall limit the sale of into�icatin6 liquor to members
and o ests of any person, oroanization or corporation leasing
space in To�•m Square Park for the purpose of conductinb any
convention, banquet, conference, meetind, �aedding or fundraising
e�-�nt conducted b;T a r.on-profit or�znization. !
Sec. �. This act shall become effective only after its approva?
b;- a m.ajority of the go�erning body of the city of St. PaLl a�d
u�on comp=iance �aith th� provisioas of �iinr.esota �tatutes, �ec�ion
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' ' - authorizing the imposition of a tax on the
conversion of rental d��elling units to
' condominiums.
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' St. Paul, City of; Condominium Conversion Tax. Suvdivision 1.
� Minnesota Statutes, Section 477A.01, Subdivision 18, shall not be
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deemed to prohibi�t the City of St. Paul amending its ordinances
� so as to impose an excise tax on the conversion of rental d�aelling
units to condominiums.
� Subdivisian Z. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, Section
477A.01, Subdivision 18, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 515A.1 � 106,
� or any other statute, ordinance or City Charter provision to the
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' within the city a significant shortage of suitable rental dcaeJ.lings
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� not to exceed four percent of the purchase price on rental dcvelling
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` Subdivision 3. The aforesaid excise tax shall be paid by the
� initial transferor of the rental unit to condominium ownership.
Section 2.
Effective Date. This act shall become effective only after its
approval by a majority of the City Council of L-he City of St� Paul,
� , and upon compliance with Minnesota Statutes� Section 645.021e .
�n act relatinq to the City
of St. Paul; relating to a pro�osed
joint housing finance program by the '
cities of St. Paul and D�inneapolis
BE I1 ErdACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINi�ESO'PA:
Section 1. [ST. PAUL, CITY OF; JOI2IT FAP�ILY HOUSINC
PRO�RAPZ.]
� Subdivision 1. The Iegislature of the statc of ��linnesota
hereby finds that the city of St. Paul has authorized its
housing and redevelopment authority to issue, jointly wii�h
. the housing and redevelopment authority in and for the city
of Minneapolis, housing revenue bonds pursuant to chapter
462C, to tinance a prograr.t primarily for families of locv or
moderate income; the United States department of hausing and
,
urban development has approved an urban developm�nt action
. grant in connection with the joint housing program; the congress
of the United States enacted certain legislation authorizix�q
the cities''of Minneapolis and St. Paul to issue hausang r.�venue
bonds in the maximum principal amount of $235,000, 000 without
regard to the provisians of the mortgage subsidy bond ta�
act of 19f3.0; the McKnight Foundation, the Minneapo:tis/Sa:int
Paul Family Housing Fund and others will participat� in the
program by providing additional financial assistance to some
of those receiving Ioans from the proceeds of. the 11ous:Lng
revenue bonds; and the proposed joint housx_ny f i�-,�z��ec� a�a°oc�Lar�l
accomplishes a public purpose.
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' Subd. ?.. For the purpose o` computing the aggregate
principal. amount of revenue bonds or other obligations issued
by the City of St. Paul pursuant ta section 462C.07 and subject .
to the limitations of subdivision 2 thereof; the housir.g revenue
bonds described in subdivision 1 shall not be included.
Section 2. [EFF'ECTIVE DATE.] ^his act shall become
effective only upon its approval by a majority of all members �
� of the governing body of the city of St. Paul, and. upon . �
compliance with the provisions of section 645.021. �
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SECTION B:
STATE��IDE ISSUES, POLICIES �ND APPROPRIATIO�S
STATEWIDE ISSUES, POLICIES AND APPRUPRIATIONS*
Page
�` 1. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID FORMULA 1
2. ATTACHED MACHINERY AID FORMULA 1
�' 3. DISTRICT HEATING POLICY 2
'�� 4. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND ACT 2
� 5. TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY 3
6. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING 3
" 7. PROPERTY TAX RELIEF 4
�8. ENERGY POLICIES 4
�9 . STATE APPROPRIATION ITEMS 7
A. Shade Tree Program 7
B. State Aid, Libraries 8
C. Community Health Services 8
D. State Anti-Rabies Vaccination 8
E. School Health Services Subsidy 8
� F. MAFIN - automated fingerprint identification
system appropriation� (St. Paul Police Crime Lab) 8
G. CETA Proposal 8
� 10. TRAFFIC WARRANTS 9
� 11. BIRTHDAY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
AS A STAT� HOLIDAY 9
\� 12. HU2�IAN RIGHTS REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 10
� 13. OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES 10
*COPIES OF BILLS ATTACHED
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� l. LOCAL GOVERIVMENT AID
___ Background
In 1979, a new local government aid formula was adopted which
represented a significant improvement in state aid distribution
for St. Paul, and addressed a number of inequities in the
previous aid formula.
The new formula appears to be working well and is in no need
of major revision.
Due. to the recent budget cuts, the state deficit has led to
cuts in appropriations for local government aid. St. Paul will
experience a $2.4 million reduction in the March 198Z quarterly
aid payment.
POLICY:
a. ENSURE THAT SUFFICIENT DOLLARS ARE APPROPRIATED SO
THAT AID PAYMENTS FOR THE BALANCE OF 1981 ARE MADE
IN FULL;
b. INCREASE THE TOTAL DOLLARS ALLOCATED FOR LOCAL GOVERN-
MENT AID PAYMENTS FOR 1982 AND 1983 BY AN AMOUNT AT
LEAST EQUAL TO INFLATION;
c. CONTINUE TO STUDY THE PRESENT AID FORMULA.
NO MAJOR CHANGE IN TI�E FORMULA SHOULD OCCUR AT THIS
TIME VJITHOUT A DEMONSTRATED NEED FOR THE CHANGE.
2. ATTACHED MACHINERY AID
Background
The Attached Machinery Aid formula should be modified to rectify
a decrease in aid experienced by most cities in Minnesota. The
current formula, adopted in 1977, uses a frozen 1972 assessed
valuation base adjusted by a fixed inflation factor of 1. 25.
This fixed inflation factor (1. 25) should be adjusted yearly to
compensate for the annual appreciation of the machinery caus.ed
by inflation. Without an annual inflation adjustment to the
frozen 1972 valuation base, the aid appropriated to most
Minnesota cities is on the decline.
POLICY:
SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO MODIFY THE ATTACHED MACHINERY AID
FORMULA TO ACCOUNT FOR INFLATION BASED ON AN EXISTING INDEX.
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_ 3. DISTRICT HEATING
Background
St. Paul's District Heating Development Company' s efforts to
initiate a demonstration hot water cogeneration distxict heating
system for the core area of downtown continues to progress
despite failure of the bonding bill during the last legislative
session.
, The DHDC projects that construction of the system should begin
by early fall, 1981. Financial resources are available to
partially fund construction through federal grant programs
administered by HUD and DOE.
Similarly, other cities in Minnesota are considered ready to
undertake district heating projects. Many consider district
heating as a means to become more reliant on efficient use of
thermal energy and fuel, and to lessen dependence on fossil fuels.
State legislation is necessary, however, to help finance the
installation of district heatinq systems in Minnesota.
� POLICY:
THE CITY OF ST. PAUL ENDORSES LEGISLATION TO HELP FINANCE
THE COSTS THROUGIi ISSUANCE OF STATE BONDS, OR OTHER COM-
PARABLE FINr�NCING I�2ETHODS, OF DISTRICT HEATING PROJECTS IN
ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES IN MIRNESOTA.
FINA2JCING METHODS MAY INCLIIDE: LOANS TO ELIGT$LE MLIPIICIPAL
-t7TILITIES, CITIES, OR MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCIES; STATE
APPROPRIATIOPJS; OR STATE BOND GUARANTEES. IN ADDITION,
AUTfi0R2TY SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES TO
ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL ENERGY CORPORATION TO OWN AND QPERATE
, A DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM.
FINALLY, �u'�T APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE STATE CAPITOL CON-
� VERSION IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE
ST. PAUL DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM_
4. INDUSTRIAL REVENtTE BOND ACT - CHAPTER 474
Background
At a minimum, the City supports statewide legislation which will
amend the Industrial Revenue Bond Act to:
a) Eliminate "sunrise" provision which sets a 9$ interest
rate ceiling on I.R.B. authorization commencing in 1982.
Cusrently there is no interest rate maximum on Industrial
Revenue Bonds.
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. b) Require minimum standard reporting requirements to the
Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development.
c) Require each municipality to hold a public hearing to
adopt and amend local policy statements evaluating the
public purpose for tax exempt bond financing proposals.
d) Continue Tax Exempt Bonding for commercial businesses in
both existing and proposed redevelopment areas as defined
in the following Minnesota Statutes: 273.73, 458.191,
462.421, 474. 02, 472. 02.
POLICY:
OPPOSE EFFORTS TO LIMIT EXISTING INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
BONDING AUTHORITY. TO THIS END WE ARE WORKING APdD SHALL
CONTINUE TO WORR WITH THE MINNESOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES .
5 . TAX-EXEA'IPT PROPERTY
Background
The practice and public policy of granting exemptions from local
property taxes affects St. Paul in a number of important ways.
The City provides services to tax-exempt properties without
adequate con►pensation cbmmensurat� with the taxes foregone.
Available data indicates that the increase in market value of
tax-exempt properties compared to taxable properties, the high
percentage of exempt property serving regional and statewide
functions borne by the local taxpayer, and the high concentration
of these properties in an urban area, contribute to the need to
explore alternatives to the current practice.
POLICY:
ST. PAUL SUPPORTS LEGISLATIOi1 WHICH PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT
TO LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE COST OF BASIC SERVICES
TO TAX-EXEMPT PROPERTIES.
6. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
Background
The 1979 Minnesota Tax In�rement Financing Act as amended in 1980
is important to maintain as it provides a financing option to
redevelop and rehabilitate older cities such as St. Paul. When
this financing method is used appropriately, it represents a
feasible and effective strategy for preservation and expansion
of a city' s employment and tax base.
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, Recently some Minnesota communities have planned to use tax
increment financing to finance regional highway prajects on
vacant land which is projected to be developed with commercial
and industrial uses. The communities are usinq the "redevelop-
ment" justification in the law rather than the "economic
development" justification, and this practice is against
legislative intent.
POLICY:
a. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AS AN
EFFECTIVE METHOD TO STRENGTH:�'.N A MUNICIPALITY'S
EMPLOYMENT AND TAX BASE AND AS A MEANS TO CARRY OUT
REDEVELOPMENT AIVD REHABILITATION OF SUBSTANDARD
PROPERTIES.
b. LEGISLATION SHOULD BE ADOPTED L�iICH WOULD FURTHER AMEND
THE 1979 MINNESOTA TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT TO
CLARIFY 6�THEN V1�CANT LAND CAN BE DEVELOPED UNDER THE
REDEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS OF THE ACT.
7. PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS
Background
Wi�:z the elimination of the "Limited Market Value" property tax
co^cept by the 1980 Legislature, and because of the high
appreciation of residential property values, it is projected
tnat property tax burden in St. Paul will shift from commercial
and industrial properties to both owner-occupied housing and
apartments.
POLICY:
THE CITY OF ST. PAUL SUPPORTS STATEWIDE LEGISLATION WHICH
PROVIDES PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TO BOTH OWNER-OCCUPIED,
SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING AND MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL UNI'3'S.
8. ENERGY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
A. Continuation of Energy Audit Grant Program
Background
For the past two years, the MEA has provided grants for energy
audits of both public school and local government buil.dings to
accomplish both mini- and maxi-auaits. Nearly one-third of
the buildings in the state have been completed. It is essential,
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however, that this program be continued at the current level
of $10 million for the biennium to allow completion of another
third of the buildings. St. Paul has completed the mini-audits
on its buildings but because of state budget cuts has been
granted funds to complete maxi-audits on just one-third of our
buildings. Since audits are expensive, and municipal buildings
need funds for weatherization and retrofit, obviausly it is
critical that this program is funded.
POLICY:
SUPPORT AN ADEQUATE APPROPRIATION TO M.E.A. FOR 1981-82
TO CONTINUE FUNDING GRANTS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR
BUILDING ENERGY AUDITS.
B. Community Energy Planning Grants
Background
This program was enacted in 1980, but the $1. 25 million in grant
funds was deferred to fiscal year 1982, requiring legislative
appropriation. (These funds should be reappropriated at the
level of $1.25 million annually. ) Under this program, each
county or municipality would be eligible for up to $50, 000 to
solve particular energy planning problems. Possible uses include
solid waste studies, urban garden planning, and ordinance drafting.
Since Minnesota is a state with a great deal of energy inter-
dependence, it is helpful to have all the independent communities
working at the same rate and in the same areas. District heating
is an example of how well such a system can work. Several
Minnesota cities have p].anning grants from the Department of
Energy for district heating. The shared information and the
united voice at both the federal and state levels benefits not
only St. Paul, but other Minnesota cities as well.
POLICY:
SUPPORT REAPPROPRIATION OF THE COMMUNITY ENERGY PLANNING
GRANTS AT $1.25 MILLION ANNUALLY.
C. Public School and Loca1 Government Building Retrofit Funds
Background
Federal retrofit funds have not been appropriated for local
governments and only relatively small amounts are available for
public school retrofit. The MEA estimates that cost effective
need for retrofit in these buildings at $430 million (an 8-year
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- payback at 1978 dollars) . The appropriation of retrofit
funds could significantly improve local finances and/or reduce
local taxes. (An appropriation of $30 to $50 million annually
should be considered. ) Early estimates based on the mini-
audits done on St. Paul municipal buildings indicate that a
$5 million investment on all municipal and municipal affiliate
buildings (such as the Civic Center) would save 30� of the
energy presently consumed with payback in five years. Local
governments are unable to assume such a financial burden.
State assistance and policy directives in this are� are
important.
POLICY:
SUPPORT STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT BUILDING RETROFIT.
D. Corrective Legislation to EnabZe Local Governments to
Enforce the State Weatherstripping and Caulking Law for
Rental Properties
Background
Minnesota Statutes 116H. 129, adopted last session, requires
- that all rental property be weatherstripped and caulked by
January 1, 1980. The Minnesota Energy Agency is the responsible
agency for inspection and enforcement, but they were not pro-
vided with sufficient funds or staff to do this.
Presently, renters in St. Paul are aware of the law but City
code enforcement inspectors are not required to inspect or tag.
Since cities already have code enforcement and this appears to
be a logical function of such an operati.on, it is appropriate
to amend the law to allow municipalities to inspect and enforce
it. ,
POLICYc
SUPPORT AN AMEPdDMENT TO PROVIDE CITIES WITH THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT AND INSPECTION POWERS RE: M.S. 116H.129,
Subd. 3.
E. Uniform Energy Indexing Through the Utilities for Buildings
Background
Wisconsin law requires every building tn have an index, based
on the square footage and the degree days similar to the
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"miles per gallon" sticker on automobiles. This is a means
to encourage private energy conservation. The utilities would
be responsible for the information. Energy indexing is a
valuable tool for residents to judge their conservation actions.
POLICY:
SUPPORT A SYSTEM OF UNIFORM ENERGY INDEXING FOR BUILDINGS.
F. Community Outreach Program and Net�aorking Grants
Background
Daniel Yergin' s "bible" on energy, Energy Futures, states that
conservation and renewal will come about because of many small
individual decisions on energy use. It is important for people
to understand not only the issues, but how to implement their
own solutions.
To this end, the MEA has developed a community outreach program
which has been of valuable assistance not only to St. Paul' s
energy office, but to other agencies as well. Because of excess
demands on their time, they are unable to deal with all requests,
while maintaining responsible technical and research information
capabilities. The PdEA caorks with communities throughout the
state and a system of shared information has developed which
benefits all.
Secondly, networking grants made available to groups such as the
AFL-CIO, the Farmers Union and other private groups to communicate
information and educate their members would contribute signifi-
cantly towards future energy policy and energy savings.
POLICY:
SUPPORT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH STAFF AT MEA,
AND SUPPORT FUNDING FOR NETWORKING GRANTS FOR ENERGY
EDUCATION.
9. STATEWIDE APPROPRIATIONS
Parks and Recreation
A. It is critical to reauthorize the shade tree program on a
statewide basis for the next two years. Of particular
importance to the City of St. Paul and other local units
of government is:
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- an adequate appropriation in order to fund grants to
� municipalities at 50� for sanitation and reforestation;
- retention of the flexibility of Iocal governments to
use grants for either sanitation or reforestation
programs;
- a firm commitment to work with the League of Minnesota
Cities and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
toward passage of shade tree disease control program
reauthorization.
Libraries
B. State aid for public libraries has usually been included
in the school aids bill. This year the libraries estimated
share of this aid is $170, 000 plus more in services and
programs with all funds coming to the libraries from MELSA.
State aid for the school aids bill will be supported.
The Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation
Budget (OPLIC) are included in the Department of Education
Appropriations Bill. The OPLIC budget includes the funding
for the St. Paul Public Library Interlibrary Loan Contract
as well as funds for a variety of services which indirectly
support library staff and services. This bill will be
supported.
Health
C. The City will monitor any changes in the Community,Health
Services (CHS) subsidy formula and the impact it will have
on Ramsey County and the City of St. Paul.
D. The City will support legislation asking for compulsary,
statewide, anti-rabies vaccination for all dogs and cats,
as 'per the City of St. Paul ordinance.
E• The City supports adjustment of the subsidy for health
services in the non-public schools in the metropolitan area.
MAFIN Appropriation
F. The City of St. Paul supports the need for adequate funding
for the Minnesota Automatic Fingerprint Identification
System. It is necessary to reinstate funding for the St. Paul
Police Department Crime Lab unit, which is also the central
site for the MAFI�I system.
The funding was vetoed from the 1980 appropriations bill.
Current estimates indicate a need to restore $390, 952 in
funding for the St. Paul system.
CETA Prime Sponsors Proposal
G. The City of St. Paul supports the proposal of the CETA prime
sponsors to extend the screening, training, and other employ-
ment services now provided by CETA to those persons who
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, could use the services, but are ineligible because of
restricted eligibility criteria (federal) .
The proposal has been presented to the Governor' s Council
on Employment and Training, and if adopted, would serve
to fill in the gap to enable those persons who do not
qualify for CETA to become trained in job-seeking and
technical skills.
10. TRAFFIC WAP.RANTS
Background
Public non-compliance with traffic warrants for minor traffic
violations is a growing problem. Over a quarter of all traffic
warrants are never paid, representing $140, 000 in unrealized
revenue to Ramsey County and its municipalities. In light of
higher law enforcement priorities, the Sheriff' s Office lacks
sufficient resources to maunt a strong enforcement effort.
Furthermore, a significant increase in enforcement would only
serve to shift the workload problem to the courts.
POLICY:
THE G1TY UF ST. Pt'�UL RECOMMENDS THAT STATE LEGISLATION
BE ENACTED TO ALLOW PARTICIPATING JURISDICTIONS TO LIMIT
THE ISSUANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION PLATES OR TABS
WHEN A PERSON HAS OUTSTANDING NON-NIOVING VIOLATIONS.
SECONDLY, PARKING VIOLATIONS TO BE TIED TO THE LICENSE/
.TABS SHALL BE OVERDUE PARKING, EXPIRED METERS, FIRE
HYDRANTS, ETC.
IN ADDITION, UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKETS WOULD BE DEVELOPED
AND UNIFORMLY PUT INTO USE BY ALL PARTICIPATING JURIS-
' DICTIONS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND JOINT USE AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE MUNICIPALITIES 6VOULD BE ENACTED
� FOR ADMINISTRATION COSTS OF SUCH PROPOSAL.
11. CONIMEMORATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 'S BIRTHDAY
POLICY:
THE CITY OF ST. PAUL SUPPORTS LEGISLATION WHICH WILL MAKE
JANUARY 15, ASARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 'S BIRTHDAY, A STATE
HOLIDAY.
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12. HUMAN RIGHTS STATUTE AMENDMENT
� Background
The State Department of Human Rights has referred cases to the
St. Paul Human Rights Commission without reimbursement for the
processing of those cases. St. Paul currently devotes 2� full
time investigators to process state cases. There were approxi-
mately 140 referred cased in 1980.
POLICY:
THE CITY OF ST. PAUL SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO A:�tEND THE
HUMAN RIGHTS STATUTE TO REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT TO LQCAL
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS FOR PROCESSI�TG OF STATE REFERRED
DISCRIMINATION CASES .
THE PAY�IENT OF REASONABLE EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE LOCAL
COMMISSION SHOULD BE REIMBURSED BY THE STATE.
13. OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
Background
Last year St. Paul' s Citizen Budget Advisory Committee recommended
that the City support legislation to adjust or eliminate the maxi-
mum state fee on off-sale liquor licenses. The license fee of
$1, 000 is currently set by state law, but the fee needs to be
adjusted, or power needs to be granted to th� City to adjust the
fee in relationship to the increased operating cos�ts to service
the licensee.
POLICY:
THE CITY SUPPORTS LEGISLATION WHICH SETS THE MAXIMiTM FEE
FOR AN OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE AT TFiE COSTS OF PROVIDING
THE SERVICES TO REGULATE THE LICErdSEE RELATING TO ADMINI-
STRATIVE COSTS AND POLICING. FURTHERMORE, THE MINIMUM
FEE SHALL BE $1, 000. 00.
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� An act establishing JanL�ry 15
as a holid�.y in the State of Minnesota
commemorating the birth of Martin Luther �
King, Jr. ; amending Minnesota Statutes
Section 645.44, Subd. S.
BE IT F.\SCTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STr'1TE OF riI\NESOTA:
S�c`ion 1 . Tlinnesota St�.�utes S�ction 645.44, Su�d. S, is
hereb,- �:::�ncled to read as f ollolas :
� "Subd. 5. Holidays . '�Holiday" includes �
T:�:•: �'ear' s Day, Januar.y I; riGt-tix� Lu�.heY' �;i�a' s
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BzrLhday, Jar_uar�- I5; Washinoton' s and Lincoin`s
B�r�,:hday, the third Pionday in February; Memorial
Da;T, the last Aionday in May; Independence Day,
July 4; Labor Day, the first Monday in September;
_ Christopher Colu,�:bus Day, the second �ionc:zg in
,
Octo�er; Veterans ' Day, November 11; T'nanlcsgiving
Day, the fourth Thursday in NoveTber; and Christmas
Da.y, Decem►b�r 25; provided, cvhen I�e�: Year' s Day,
January 1; or Independence Day, July 4; or �%eterans'
� Day, l�ovember 11; or Christmas Day, December 25;
falls on Sunday, the follo�ving day shall be a
Cho].iday and, provided, when Ne�a Year' s Day, January I;
or Independence Day, July 4; or Veterans' Aay,
November 11; or Christmas Day, December 25; falls
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No public business shall be transacted on any holiday, �
except in cases of necessity and except in cas�s of
public. business transacted by the legislature, nor
� shall any civil process be served therean. Ho�cever,
for the executive branch of the State of Tiinnesota
"holiday" also includes the Friday after Thanlcsgiving
but does not include Christopher Colunhus Day. Other
branches of state government political su�divisions
have the option of deterrn_ining iahether Christopher
Coiu�:bus Day and the Friday after Th�inl:sgiving shall
� b� holidaS►s. �•ihere it is determined tha� Columbus
��..- or the Frivay after Th�;�k:�givi.ng Day is not a
_ holida��, puUlic business may Ue conducted thereon.
Any agre�m�nt bet��een a public empZoyer and an
e►�loyee organization citing Veterans' Day as the fourth
r;onday in October shall be amended to cite Sleterans'
Day as RTovember I1.
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� An act providing for reimliursemcnt to
local cor►�nissions for study and preparation
of rEports rellting to charbes re�erred to the
� Iocal commissions by the Cammissia�ier of the
' Departr�ent of Human Rights, amending ilinnesota
Statutes Section 363. 115
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF �1INYESOTA:
Section 1. Minnesota Statutes Section �63. II5 is hereby amended
to add a subdivi�ion and read as follo�cs: .
"363. 115. Referral to Local Commission.
Subd. 1. The Commissioner c:heth�r or not a ,
charge has been filed under thi� chapte� rrta.y refer
a m.a�L-�r involving discrimin`Lion becavse o£ race, .
color, relioion, sex, creed, disability, marital
st��us, . status caith regard t� public assistance, �
� national origin or age to a local commissi�n for
st;_�: ancl r�port .
lipon referral by the Cor�::�issioner, the local
co,�;ission shaZl ma?ce a report and matce recor�nenda-
tioL:� to the Co:nmissioner and t�eke other appropriate
� action wi+�hin thA scope of its po�.ers. _
Subd. 2. Upon referral b}- the Commissio:�er of
a m,att�r to a local commission for studv and report,
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the Co��:nissioner sha1l pay th� reason�ble exaenses �of ' �
the local coT�-nission in studvin� a referred matter and
issuin� a report thereon in accordance �;iL-h Subciivision 1
of this section."
Section 2. This act is eff�ctive t-he day fol2o�aing �
� final enactrr.ent.
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An act amending �iinnesot:a_ SL-a�t�i��s IR�8,
. Sec�ion 340. II, Su�d. ].4(e) ; remo:%?n� th�
$1,000 ceiling on off-sa?e liquc,r Iicer.se
fees .in cities o; the fzrst cla�s .
BE YT Ei�'ACTED BY THE I.EGISL�TliRr OF 'THE 5T�1T� GF yii�\ESOTis:
Section 1. Minnesota StatLtes 1978, Section 340, 1�, Sub-
di��ision I4(e) , is amended to read:
� (e) The �a:���!� license fee for an `�otf sale"
. �icense in the cities of the ii_rst class sna�.� be '
�ke-s��:-a�-;�l��ek;-teo��'r�e�•-;��z��t�r.,J^GZe�.71L�o�
�a�-�ka-� -R��-be-_��esea-��--a-���we�fl3����_=.s�r�:.:��
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. sasd_'-'e�€-sa1e'-'-=}eense;-���?��e�--a::e�p� r.o� l�ss
than the sum oi $?�000 annu�.Il.y; hut shall �ot be
t re��er. than ths reaso�a��Ie ciz-re�t �ncl .'tndi-rect '
cos� of issuance and re�ul,�.t•ior_ of- suc�� Iicense.
In all citie� of over 10,a00 pop��l_at:i.ons except
cities of the first class, che maxi.mu^� license
fee for an ''off-sa?e't Z�cense, shazJ be $2�0; in .
alI citiPS iaith a populatian beL-��nexz S S 000 a�c�
1U,400 the maximum �.icense fee shal]. i�e $ISO;
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� in al� cities of. 5,000 populatior� or ].�ss� z��e
maximum Iicens� f ee shall be $J.OQ� e�Il sucti
license fees for "off-sale" licenses sha�l be
payable to the munzcipaliti.es issixa.i�� i.he Iicense, _ .
Wher.e such licenses sh.al�. be issued far. Iess ��an
� one year, a .fe� may be a p:co rata shar_e of the
annual license fee. "