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96-1435 Council File # _q� � ,�"�3� a . �� c�. `�1`\ I %�Green Sheet # `�l � RESOLUTION �a1�8�(Zt� CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA l.�3 . Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 1 2 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has worked to develop a comprehensive legislative 3 agenda to be considered as part of the Saint Paul Legislative Package for the 1997 Legislative 4 Session; and 5 6 WHEREAS, the proposed legislative initiatives have been discussed by the City 7 Council; now therefore be it 8 9 RESOLVED, that the City Council of Saint Paul does hereby recommend to the 10 Minnesota State Legislature the passage of legislation that will include the following 11 legislative initiatives: 12 13 1. Amend Maximum Levy statutes to allow flexibility in setting the maa�imum 14 levy when jurisdictions are working on Collaborative efforts. 15 16 2. Enable rainleader disconnection loan program and correction of defective house 17 drain connection loan program to be paid for through assessments. 18 19 3. Enable the State Revolving Fund to be used for repair of private services and 20 for sanitary sewe�ehabilitation. 21 o.r� t,ao.. er-Ser� ; � p � 22 4. Amend Required Statement Of Earning By Employer statute (M.S. 181.032) to 23 permit the employer to make available to each employee an earnings statement 24 other than in writing. 25 26 5. Enable City to issue bonds, notes or certificates of participation to finance the 27 acquisition and installation of a new payroll system. 28 29 6. Promotion of Saint Paul's interests regarding renovation of the Saint Paul Civic 30 Center in preparation for professional hockey. 31 32 7. Enable City of Saint Paul to issue a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the audit 33 of their annual financial reports. 34 35 8. Enable City to be given title directly to properties for which the owner does not 36 pay the nuisance abatement assessment. 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 9�- �� 35 1 -'�- . . . 2 . 3 4 9 , �A- Permit the sale of wine and strong beer at non-high school related events in the 5 Saint Paul Civic Center/Auditorium. 6 7 i o• �- Funding to continue the Rental Tax Equity Program. 8 9 t�• -�2-- Allow the dispensing of alcoholic beverages in City Parks under certain 10 conditions. la. �3: Amend the Joint Truth in Taxation Hearing Statute to require participation of the Saint Paul Legislative Delegation. ��3: �-. Amend the Joint Truth in Taxation Hearing Statute to have the meeting � date to the third Tuesday in October. 14. Support funding for the adopted Harriet Island Master Plan. 15. Requesting the Legislature to allow the redemption period for snowbirds to be 15 days instead of 45, because they are considered unauthorized vehicles. Yea Navs Absent Requested by Department of: a e ostrom arris uerin e ar e tman une � BY� —'� O Adopted by Council: Date ��. �� .� i qq� Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary B ,,/ � 2� f y: L=,�!//�--X � � � f By� � • Approved by Mayor for Submission to ` Council Approved by Mayor: Date � Z�t B L By' ��G�- �� Y� v � �� - ��s IOFFICFJ'COUNCIL DATE INITIATED `t O �� MAYOR' S OFFICE 11/27/96 GREEN SHEET CONTI�T PERSON 8 PHONE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORNITIAL/DATE CITY COUNCIL INITIAL/DATE CHUCK ARMSTRONG, 2 6 6-8 5 3 0 �$$��N CITY ATTORNEY �CITY CLERK NUNB@RFOR MUST BE ON COUNCIL AOENDA BY(DATE) WOUTING BUDGET DIRECTOfi �FIN.B MOT.$�RYIGE3 DIR. ORDER �MAYOR(OR ASSISTAN� � TOTAL#OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: Proposed City Initiatives for the 1997 Legislative Session RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Reject(R) pER80NAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUE8TION8: _PLANNINfi COMMISSIQN _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �• Has this person/firm ever wofked under e cont�eCt fOr this department? _CIB COMMIT7�E _ YES NO 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? _STAFF — YES NO _DISTRIC7 COUw7 _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally posseesed by any current city employee? 3UPPORT3 WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE4 YES NO Explaln ell yes snswsn on�eparets�hest and attaoh to�resn shNt INITIATING PR�IEM,ISSUE,OPP�RTUNITY(Who,Whet,When,Whero.Why): None. ADVANTAOES IF APPROVED: Proposed City Initiatives for the 1997 Legislative Session DI3ADVANTAOES IF APPROVED: Council R��r� G��t�r D�:C 0 2 `��6 DISADVANTAOES IF NOT APPROVED: TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETEp(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDI��1G SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORI'uiATION:(EXPLAIN) ROUTING ORDER: Below are correct routfngs for the 8ve most frequent types o(dxuments: CONTRACTS(assumes authorized budget exists) COUNCIL RESO�UTION(Amend Budqets/Accept.Cirants) 1. Outside Agency 1. Departrnent Director 2. Department Director 2. Budget Director 3. City Attomey 3. City Attomey 4. Mayor(for contracts over$25,000) 4. MayodAssistant 5. Human Rights(for contracts over$50,000) 5. City Council 6. Finance and Management Services Director 6. Chief Accountant,Finanoe and Management Servioes 7. Finance Accounting ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS(Budget Revision) COUNCIL RESOLUTION(all othera,and Ordinancee) 1. Activiy Maneger t. Department Director 2. Department Accountant 2. City Attorney 3. Department Director 3. Mayor Assistant 4. Budget DUector 4. City Council 5. City Clerk 6. Chief Accountant, Finance and Management Services ADMINISTFiATIVE ORDERS(alt others) t. Department Director 2. City Attorney 3. Finance and Management Servlces Director 4. City Clerk TOTAL NUMBER OF SIGNATURE PAGES Indfcate the#�of pages on which signatures are required and papsrclip or fla� �ach of thsse pagss. ACTION REOUESTED Describe what the project/request seeks to accomplish in either chronologi- cal order or order of importance,whichever is most appropriate for the issue. Do not write complete sentences.Begin each item in your list with a verb. RECOMMENDATIONS Complete if the issue in question has been presented be(ore eny body,public or private. SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? Indicate which Council objective(s)your projecVrequest supports by listing the key word(s)(HOUSING, RECREATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BUDGET, SEWER SEPARATION).(SEE COMPLETE LIST IN INSTRUCTIONAI MANUAL.) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS: This iniormation will be used to determine the city's liability for wo►kers compensation claims,taxes and proper cfvil service hf�ing rules. INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY Explain the situation or conditions that created a need for your project or request. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED Indicate whether this is simply an annual budget procedure required by Iaw/ charter or whether there are specitic ways in which the City of Saint Paul and its citizens will benefit irom this projecUaction. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED What negative effects or major changes to existing o�past processes might this projecVrequest produce if it is passed(e.g.,traHic delays, noise, tax increases or asaessments)?To Whom?When?For how long? DISAOVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED What will be the negative consequences if the promised action is not approved?Inabiliry to deliver service?Continued high traHic,noise, accident rate?loss oi revenue? FINANCIAL IMPACT Although you must tailor the information you provide here to the issue you are addressing, in general you must answer two questions:How much is it gang to cost�Who is going to pay? 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Amend Joint Powers Agreements statute (M.S. 471.591) to help streamline the delivery of certain services. _-: -� =- 10. Permit the sale of wine and strong beer at non-high school related events in the ' r�C) -�:r:`�5 Saint Paul Civic Center/Auditorium. r �, I"� =:�' 6 O�IP 7 11. Funding to continue the Rental Tax Equity Program. 8 9 12. Allow the dispensing of alcoholic beverages in City Parks under certain 10 conditions. � t3. /��+e�� Yr �o'�►T T77vr�-;,� - i.4X�r.'o.� /tica�:�' S�.grvr�: . %0 /e@�v:RB �arT`(':/�ol•`�.�! 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(� ��'-(.u.C�� By: q�-��f35 CITY OF SAINT PAUL 390 ct�y r�a�r Telephone: 612-266-85/0 Norm Colenrnn, Ma�•or 15 West Kellogg Boule��ard Facsimife: 612-266-8�13 Sarnt Paul, MN SS102 i� November 22, 1996 TO: Councilmember Blakey Councilmember Thune Councilmember Hanis Councilmember Megard Councilmember Rettman Councilmember Bostrom Councilmember Guerin F.R.: Chuck Armstrong Intergovernmental Relations RE: Proposed Le�islative Agenda- Information/Background Packet As promised in my earlier memo, attached is the information/background packet supporting the proposed legislative a�enda. I have included a copy of the listing if legislative issues at the top of this packet. This is the same listing you received earlier this week with only some minor non- substantive changes. As you will note, the lettering before each item on the list corresponds with the related backjround/information piece. I hope that this packet is both educational and helpful as we proceed in developing the City's legislative agenda. A supporting City Council Resolution is currently in the process of beinJ drafted. As always, if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you. cc: Mark Shields 9�-1y35 1997 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Proposed Legislative Agenda . (November 21, 1996) IN�TIATNES A) Amend Maximum Levy statutes to al(ow flexibility in settinJ the maximum levy when jurisdictions are workin� on Collaborative efforts. B) Enable rainleader disconnection loan pro�ram and correction of defective house drain connection loan program to be paid for through assessments. C) Enable the State Revolving Fund to be used for repair of private services and for sanitary sewer rehabilitation. D) Amend Required Statement OfEarning By Employer statute (M.S. 181.032) to permit the employer to make available to each employee an earnings statement other than in writing. E) Enable City to issue bonds, notes or certificates of participation to finance the acquisition and installation of a new payroll system. F) Promotion of Saint Paul's interests re;ardin� renovation of the Saint Paul Civic Center in preparation for professional hockey. G) Enable City of Saint Paul to issue a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the audit of their annual financial reports. H) Enable City to be given title directly of properties where the owner does not pay the nuisance abatement assessment. I) Amend Joint Powers Agreements statute (M.S. 471.591) to help streamline the delivery of certain services. J) Permit the sale of wine and strong beer at non-high school related events in the Saint Paul Civic Center/Auditorium. K) Funding to continue the Rental Tax Equity Pro�ram. L) Allow the dispensin� of alcoholic beverages in City Parks under certain conditons. 1 9G- l�f3� SUPPORT OF OUTSIDE EFFORT M) Protection of Saint Paul property tax payers and City operations during discussions and actions surrounding property tax reform/school fundinJ and local government aid. N) League of Minnesota Cities efforts to protect cities' authority to manage public right-of-way. O) Funding for the reclamation of brownfields and associated statutory chan�es. P) Wilder Community Schools Proposal. Q) Protection of Saint Paul's interests as efforts proceed re�arding the fundin� for and designation of a site for the construction of a new Minnesota Twin's baseball stadium. R) Funding for the Phalen Corridor Initiative for purposes such as roadway ri�ht-of-way acquisition and polluted site cleanup, relocation or extensive remodeling of existin� business, Customized Job Training, and the deconcentration of low-income housin�. S) Funding for workforce development efforts and customized job trainin� needs. T) Metropolitan Council's efforts on transit redesign and fundin�. U) Continued Funding for after-school youth enrichment grants. V) Efforts to provide continued reform of tax increment financin� regulations that are fair and equitable to Saint Paul. W)Funding for various crime prevention efforts. X) Continued fundin;for the Community Resources Program (CRP). Y) Fundin� from Le�islative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) for Phalen Wetland restoration and Metropolitan Parks. Z) Continued authority for Livable Communities Projram and other housinJ rehabilitation and development projrams. AA) Support of operations and maintenance fundin; for Metropolitan Re�ional Parks. BB) Housin; policy efforts and funding that are beneficial to Saint Paul. CC) Metropolitan Council's Growth Options efforts that are beneficial to Saint Paul. 2 9b- �y3�' DD) Protection of the interests of Saint Paul and its citizens regardinJ the efforts surrounding misdemeanor enforcement and revision of the criminal code. EE) Funding for revision of comprehensive plans are mandated by State. FF) Reduction in the right of redemption period for mort�age foreclosures. GG) Enable State Department of Administration to use State Buildin� Permit Surcharge funds for traininJ and education of local building inspection staff. HH) Increase in Metro Parks bonding authorization. � � . 9�-►y35 . . �� CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Department/Office: l��t,�:�� ,�-�� Staff Contact: J � � Phone: .�.Ca C� — �S S 3 Date: �� _ �7;_ �j 4� I. What are the essential��oints of the��roposed legrslative initiative� �� . , .P��. ' a ,;i C �-!'Z.ciCrc.�c� �{'L.f�.� �2� 22.�.V/ �yv��L,<�� /l� C-�;�-��C.��.�-� J C:�� ,� l• .-c•-c� �� ,� �, � �� -'r�"�Z-��%�== C�:�.��ti��z�-L-c�-� :i�zy � Gc:-Z�C� G2�.� G� / .,��Lc�t_.e� �C.`,Z..�t/ix:�z c.� /LC� t-c�2� � �;�J�-c f�L L.c. �: L�Z� �� c-L.�... c•` _-c'�1�� , � . ' -� . ,: � � f ��z�-�.� ,�L.2�� 3-,,�7 ..L•;—.z'-;.CUo_�'� �L•L• .��..Z -��•:�Gc-�.�--z.�� ---- .J'.t._�_z� c:��Zu-�._��t.,?��_ � � ' II. What are the berrefrts of the proposed legislative i��itiative� � � �. .� �--�-=2�-cz�e_v ��.- �-c- ,.� � G`��-«�� '�o �?��: �'�c..�.X�.vA�� /, �/�� G-C.t��2�� f�: _ -�'��-t?�� —�.�.-fiL� �. ' ^ � �Gy�J '� ��-�;� .:--�J � � �--� -�� rz�vL c.c�,--- �!�iL ��`-G�� -�� C'�L�Z -� (,' � ' � III. What sectior�s ofstate Irnv will be affected bv the proposed le�islative initiative� � l�l't• s . Z ��, C� Cc� IV. Is.similar legislation crvailable in artother state� Where� /''/O�� 2-ti- `Lr2�L��C�-c'�.�c�"�- . � v . V. Identi knolU�t,strpport of ihe proposed legislative i��itiative� ��/��-- �� VI. Identi{v krto�vl? O�IDOSIIl071 O{lyl2�77'0�70SL'C�IC'�'IS1CTtIVe Illlt1C711ve� /�/�� / �� C'Gy�_ �,� . . � ' MII�iN�;50TA Department �E Pevenue q�_�� ,��, . � Property Tax Division �-tail Station 3340 St. Paul, MN 55146-334 � Phone (612) 296-3155 Fax(612) 297-21 E , CO�-u� �;��- �--� ' TS � i'�w�a�: June 20, 1996 M T'"""�':� ✓,[.2�� James H. Van Houdt Director - Bud�etin� & Accountin� Ramsey County 270 Courthouse � 1� West Kello�� Blvd. St. Paul, Minnesota 5�102 Dear Mr. Van �-Ioudt: This is to confirm the telephone conversation we had this afternoon concerning the proposed transfer of the city of St. Paul Health Department to Ramsey County. , The Truth in Taxation Law (1�4.S. 27�.065) does not allow a county to increase its final property tax levy above the proposed amount to reflect the cost of a function or service transferred from another taxin� authority to the county after the county's proposed property tax levy was certified. The law also does not alIow the Department of Revenue to increase the property tax levy of a county to reflect the cost of a function or service transferred from another taxing authority to the county after the county's proposed property tax levy was certified. If you have any questions concernin� this letter, please contact me. Sincerely, � . �� , ,��,.E� Richard B. Gardner Research Analyst Supervisor Senior �rt eqtral oppor�unfry employ�er 7TY/1'DD: (6/?)215-0069 94- ��3� Q � CITY OF SAINT PAUL ��"��'�� 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS c;ov 2 2 �996 Department/Office: Public Works, Sewer Utility '=�"'7��'� Grr°�'- Staff Contact: Mike Kassan Phone: 266-6249 Date: November 21, 1996 Proposal: Enable rainleader disconnection loan program and correction of defective house drain connection loan program to be paid for through assessments. I. What are the essential,�oints o the proposed legislative initiative? Currently, both of these expenses must be paid by the property owner to their contractor. We are requesting that the state give us the authority to assess these costs thus reducing the hardship on individual property owners. Rainleader disconnection for commercial properties can easily run into tens of thousands of dollars. Defective house drains into sandrock tunnels can cost thousands of dollars to repair. II. What are the benefits of the proposed legislative initiative? � It will ease the financial burden of correcting or repairing individual connections to the City's sewer system. III. What sections of state law will be a ected b1� the proposed legislazive initiative? Do not know. In 1994, the Water Utility received authorization under Chapter 504, Laws of 1994 to assess the cost of replacina lead water services. IV. Is similar le�islation available in another state? I do not know. V. Identifv known suppnrt of the proposed legislative initiative. Public Works applied for a STAR grant to establish a pilot loan program to help small businesses disconnect rainleaders. Unfortunately, we were not successful in competing for the grant. However, several groups sent letters of support for the rainleader proposal. They were: • Saint Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium • Friends Of The Mississippi River • Citizens For A Better Environment VI. Identifv known opposition of'the proposed legislative initicttiti�e. . We are not aware of any. gt,• r�35 c CITY OF SAINT PAUL �.� �. �, 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS ��v��L � NCV 2 2 1S9F Department/Office: Public Works, Sewer Utility Staff Contact: Mike Kassan Phone: 266-6249 `��.�yt�T�y; r,r;=;r:c: Date: November 21, 1996 Proposal: Enable the State Revolving Fund to be used for repa.ir of private services and for sanitary sewer rehabilitation. I. What are the essential points o the proposed legislative initiative? The City needs to begin a sanitary sewer rehabilitation program to systematically make repairs to our deteriorating sanitary sewer system. The cost will be several million dollars annually. We are hoping to use the State Revolving Fund as a funding mechanism for this costly program. In addition, many private sewer connections will require repairs. The financial burden to property owners can be substantial especially if their sewer is connected to a sandrock tunnel. A low interest source of money will ease the financial burden on them and the City's sanitary sewer rates. II. What are the bene its o the proposed legislative iniziative� Obviously, it will save the City money, but in addition, it will allow us to do more repairs each year for the same dollars. T'his will also benefit the region because defective sewers allow inflow of rainwater and infiltration of groundwater into the sanitary sewer system. Fixing the sewers will add capacity to the region's sewer system. III. What sections of state law will be affected bv the �rnposed legislative initiative? Not entirely sure but most likely Minnesota Statutes, section 116. IV. Is similar legislation available in another state? Do not know. V. Identifv knotivn sct�port of the proposed legislative initiative. Likely support will come from the Metropolitan Council and the MPCA. VI. Identi known opposition of the proposed le,�islative initintive We are not aware of any except that others already eligible for these funds might object since there would be additional competition for the dollars. � �: qb- �y�5 . _� CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Department/Of�ice: Finance and �1ana�ement Services Sta4�Cor�tact: Greg Haupt • Phone: 266-67S7 DGte: AuQus( 14, ]996 I. l�'7�n! are Ihe essentinl points of�he oropored Ic.�aislcrtive i�rili�rtrve� �IS1.032 (REQUIRED STATE��NT OF EAR:tiP.�IG BY EMPLOYER) �vould need to re�vordzd sliQhtly to permit the employer to make available to each employee an earnines statement other than in writina. y II. l��nt are 1h� hc>>�efi�s�f the n�•nUn.ced/eor.clntil-e ir�itinli�-e� One of our objectives �vith a ne�v pati•ro(1 s�•stem ��ould be to eliminate distribution of paper ��here that makes sense. Currently, �ve distribute both paper paychecl:s to many employees as «�el] as paper "pay stubs" to all employees. l�le have the ability to provide to employees an electronic funds trznsier (EFT) option to papzr paychecks. Ho�vever, even for employees who choose EFT, statute requires us to provide a paper pay stub. It would be helpful if that le�al requirement could be modified so that modern elec;ronic means of de(ive;ing pay stub information to employees could be available to us. This . chanQe would position us to eliminate the labor steps involved in printinQ, sorcina, and distributing to departments and o�ices the employee pay stub associated with EFT. The required information could be made available to employees in other, electronic formats as «�e deploy technology with the capability to do so (one example is by telephone, using technoloay deployed by many banks znd credit unions to convey account information.) III. What sectinr�s ofsta�e Irnv�vill be afrc�cted bv the proJ�osed legislntive i»i�icrtive� To provide this flexibility, and make available its potential for process streamlinino, MS�181.032 (REQUIRED STATEMENT OF EARIv'ING BY EI�iPLOYER) would need to reworded slightly, as sho�vn: Chapter 181 Employment; Wages, Conditions, Hours Restrictions 181.032 REQUIRED STATEMENT OF EARNING BY EMPLOYER. At the end of each period, the employer shall gi�emak:e;av2ila.6l�:to each employee an earnings statement�covering that pay period. The earnings statement may be in any form determined by the employer but must include: (a) the name of the employee; � - -/ 3� qlo y (b) the hourly rate of pay (if applicable); (c) the totai number of hours worked by the employee unless exempt from chapter 177; (d) the total amount of gross pay earned by the employee during that period; (e) a list of deductions made from the employee's pay; — (� the net amou�t of pay after all deductions are made; and (g) the date on Y�hich the pay period ends. An employer,who for the purpose of depriving an employe2 cf�vages to which the employee is enti;isd and in order to misiead the employee, furnishes to the empio}�°e a statement that the employer kno`•rs to be false is guilyj of a misdeme2nor. IV. l.s.cinrilrn• le�i.cln�in�r m��riln,5l�� Ill C7)1nlj)L')'.SIC71t'� Ir�re�r•e� linkno«�n. V. Ide�rtifv��n�t��s7m��nrt o{1he P�•np�.sed 1c�2 i.cic7!i��e initrnri��e� Ur�,l•no��ln, althou�h it is a business-friendly proposal in th�t it represents the possibility of eliminatin� costly paper-based processes for any employer of siz�. VI. Id�ntifv �arnu�» onnn.si�ion of�he prnr�n.cc�c�Ie�Lslc�ti�•� iiri�rntive� Unknown. ` - \ DEPARTMENT OF FIIVANCE AND I�� , •�S MANAGEMENT SERVICES .� Manha Laraon,Diroctor �-- ....� CITY OF SAINT PAUL �o c�ry Rau Telephone: 612-266-8797 Norm Coleman,Mayor IS W. Ke!logg Boulevard Facsimik:612-266-8919 Sant pau1,Minnesow 35102 w Finance Department 1997 Legislative Proposa] Staff Contact: Martha Larson Date: November 5, 1996 I. Essential Points of Proposed Legislative Initiative The City of Saint Paul is limited by its charter to issuing GO debt up to a state-defined limit ($17.5 million). This debt is primari]y issued to finance the highest-priority items in our capital improvement budget. We are allowed to issue other types of debt, but only as allowed under state law. We would like the ability to issue debt to finance major computer systems implementation projects, which include the acquisition of hardware and software as well as substantial expenditures for consulting services. Under state law, our options for issuing this kind of debt are limited to certificates of participation (essentially, a lease financing vehicle) and capital equipment notes (limited to a five year term). Our bond counsel's interpretation of those state laws suggests that these debt instruments can onIy be used to finance the acquisition of hardware and software - not consulting services. Industry data suggests that consulting services can be as much as 40% or more of the total cost of systems implementation projects, so this leaves a large financing gap for us. We would like to amend that state legislation such that both certificates of participation and capital equipment notes can be issued to finance the cost of consulting services. We would be amenable to limitations on the proportion of total costs financed that are applicable to consulting services, or other safeguards that ensure that this debt is issued for only essential consulting assistance. We are also amenable to requirements that ensure these"soft costs" aze stringently budgeted and monitored, and perhaps limit the types of systems that can be debt-financed (i.e., to revenue-generating systems, or administrative infrastructure like finance or payroll systems). We recognize that the State has seen a number of large systems projects with significant cost overruns and other failures, and may be reticent to provide for debt financing for"uncertain" project costs. II. Benefits Cities will be able to use debt (in a reasonable, prudent manner)to finance the acquisition and replacement of large computer systems that are integral to effective service delivery. These systems typically have useful lives of 5 to 15 years, and conservative debt financing � . allows local governments to spread the investment in those systems o��er a period that more � � closely matches the period that it benefits the citizens. It also allows local governments to 9�p•�� obtain lower-cost financing (i.e. tax-exempt) for such projects, and offers an alternative to large, single-year tax levy increases to pay for such systems"up front". IlI. Affected Sections of State Law Ch. 475, 465.71, 410.32, 475.52 (possibly) IV. Similar Legislatior► in Other States Attached is a copy of an article from Governing Magazine that cites similar debt financing in `��°.�as and Massachusetts. We have not, but could (through our financial advisor, Springsted) perform a more comprehensive search of other states' debt finance regulations, if needed. V. Known Support The City of Minneapolis' charter allows them to issue debt to finance computer systems installation project costs, which includes consulting services. They do so with regularity. This is not to say they would necessarily be supportive of our initiative - as they do not need it to continue their present financing approach - but it does suggest that they think this is an approach mechanism to finance such large projects. Also, discussions with Michael Norton, Deputy Director of the Minnesota Office of Technology, indicate that his office is supportive and wilf push for similar legislative changes through their lobbying and other efforts with legislators and the State administration. Bond counsel, underwriters and other members of the financial community who provide services or trade in municipal debt instruments are likely to be supportive simply because this represents a potential increase to the total number of debt issues/transactions around the state. Large systems vendors - of hardware, software and consulting services - are also likely to be supportive, as expanded financing capability suggests a potential increase in the number and size of their saSes in the state. We should be careful not to promote too much support from the latter two groups, as this may]ead legislators to believe that the financing law changes are only to benefit the financia] and technical industries, and not local governments. VI. Known Opposition No specific individuals known to be opposed; however, the legislators rypically identified as "watchdogs" over large systems projects and technalogy spending may challenge this. They may suggest that too many large projects have cost overruns and do not deliver the expected benefits, it is imprudent to burden current and future taxpayers with debt service to pay for these"unpredictable" projects. Similarly, those legislators opposed to tax-exempt financing for local governments may latch on to this issue and oppose the issuance of tax-exempt debt for systems projects. - � . FINANCE ��',y�� • �� 0�� e �� j� �� Issuing bonds to buy the (atest hardware and software is an idea wt�ose time may be coming. his Fall, Massachusetts officials B Y P E N E L 0 P E L E M 0 V make presentah;ons on the strategy. In will try to persuade investors ..................... �� Texas,voters in Plano passed a$-13 million from all over the country to competition rather than coo�n technology bond referendum to put new sink $175 million into new amon a�encies, some of—w�ich may actu- computers in classrooms. And Illinois is technology for the Bay State— y be purc asin� similar systems. Jerry considerin,the use of a bond to finance a scannen to tum paper income tax returns �techling, who heads the Program on new�18 million accounting system. into electronic images, a computer pro- Strate�c Computing and Telecommuni- But despite the successes in Massa- gram so cops on the beat can check crim- cations in the Public Sector �t Harvard chusetts and Santa Clara County and the inal records of suspects on the street, University's Kennedy School of Go��em- expressions of interest in other places, �viring the state's public schools for ment, considers the bond approach "not there's been no overall rush to replica- access to the Internet. the only ans•��er to 5nancing technology tion. That's because the strategy raises Instead of taldng the usual route of but a step in the right direction that some pretty si�ificant financial, political RnanC� o ne�v tec o o� tno u deserves real consideration:' and administrative questions. its operatin�budget,however,tiiassachu- Since the bonds first surfaced, there's setts w�ill a the ta or iFs am t ious besn a lot of interest in them firom around WALL STREET SPfJ�KS agen a out of its ca ital budget. That the country. �tassachusetts Comptroller One of��e�asic tenets of bond financ- means at public safety offici s won't ��illiam Kilmartin, who played a key role ing is that bor.ds should be issued For a have to compete for computer funds w�th, in designing the strategy, says his tele- length of time that mirrors the lifespan of say,an education initiative. phone and�mail buu with requests from the project being financed•A Public woria '� It's not the first time Massachusetts other states for information.The Vational agency, for instance,wouldn't put out a has taken ihis approach.T}u'ee years ago, Association of Scate Accountantr, Comg- 30-year bond to repave a higllway when the state issued its first technology hvllets and Treasurers has invited him to thatprojectw So an�es e ti�problem in debt—a �v100 million general � borro�ing money from the obligation bond that marked the first time a shate chose to I�s ,,,, capital markets is figuring finance a slew of information •—...;��;j': - '=' out the lifespan oFcomputer technology projects with a ! software and hardware when long-term borrowing. At w' the product generations are about the same time and on - ��--r- so short and no one really the other coast, Santa Clara �•. knows how long things are County took a similar step. �'`�� going to last or continue to The California locality sold an I ,;, �I � be useful. $18 million offering to finance `� �fassachusetts addressed �;� �"�-�==. that issue step by step. First, ' a state-of-the-art information the state simply defined technology upgrade. Not only did Wall Street information technology as re nd si�vel ---che bonds ;�: infrastructure. VVhen the � � Y �•�= state came to market with " sold w�ell and at competitive ��e first technology bond— interest rates--but technology 2 n�c hailed the stra�eg�� a known as "IT-1"—it was, Kilmartin says,"the�n?e noteworthv anvroach to coor- ��'all Street saw a ro osi- � rlinatinv PfFortc fnr mitlfi-vear, �,��e � multi-agency technology infor- tion om a state savin � ��on �,�� _ no�v conce tu i 1- ticularlv di�cult to do throu�h o,�as an asset,and therefore � the o ' bud et process, �-e are engaging in a quest . w 'ch appropriates money on To Massacbueetta Comptroller R'illiam Hilmartia,tbe tech• or capi inancu� . a year-by-year basis ar►d fosters nology bond approach�ncreasea our port[olio of options.' t was ort�y��e solu- µ'rbbC.lappr!lp,do�orrapA AnLast 1996 C 0 V E R N 1 N G 51 - _. _ _ 3�� ................................ ............................................................ ............................................. FINANCE tion. Kilmartin and other ofFicials also say nothing of the approval---0f taxpay- modified extent. To be effective, the needed to define the longevity of the ers? They have become increasingly bond program should be used as a tool assets they planned to finance. A]ot of reluctant to approve bonds for such for management as well as a means of technology does get outdated in 12 basics as schools and highways. �'Vho financing. "The key is not just pooling months,but,as Harvard�s`Sechling notes, lmows what they'd say to technology? money together. It s control of the purse "Many of these assets ha��e t}u�ee-to five- One hint of an answer comes from Ore- strings," says John Thomas Flynn, the year L'��es, actually more.The IRS is still gon.There,a goup of taxpayers has filed former chief information o�cer in�vlassa- usino soft��are from the 19o0s,so some of a suit to protest a school distr-icfs use of chuset'S ��ho now holds that position in this stuff has a longer life than ant�one general obligation bonds to finance Califomia hopedit�vould." school building repairs plus equipment In ylassachusetts, that means all che Factoring reality and theory into one purchases, some of which includes com- a emeng Informatio S,steOm�s and out o number, '�lassachusetts ofncials figured puters for classrooms. g the multi-��ear, multi-agency projects on As it turned out, the issue of voter participa�rsg agencies-18 w�th the first their list—such items as a system for approva]never�me up in Massachusetts bond; �� with the second. The �1IS determining welEare eligibility or devel- or Santa Clara County•In Massachusetts, office coordinates procurement to assure oping a stateti�de data«�arehouse—had a state]aw dces not require vocer approval compatibility of systems. "Central coor- useful life of seven years. The state then of general obligation bonds.All it takes to dination," says ]ames Bradford, H•ho issued a se��en-year bond to buy informa- issue GOs in che Bay State is an OK by heads up the MIS office, "is especialiy tion teclu�ology assets. the legisl�ture with, of course, a thumbs- important in developing open systems �'l'al3 Streets response? 'They agreed up signature from the governor. That and in setting standards for ne�v tech- with us," ICilmartin says. "They bought road was somewhat eased for the tech- nolo�es." Bradford's,job, in short, is to ourbonds." nology bondsc Both the legislature and make certain that the computer systems A]though investors are interested in the the govemor helped to set the agenda for purchased by one agency can "talk" to "useful life" question, they are more con- projects that would be financed• those in another. : cerned.��ith how the purchase of the asset In Santa Clara County, where voters Jerry �Sechling agrees on the need to ; is going to affect the state or local govern- do have to approve GO issues,the county focus technology pro}ects funded by debt } ' ment's ability to repay bondholders.VVhat chose uutead to come to market with a on those that cross agency lines. "If a ' they��ant to}�o�v is w•hether the techno- certificate of participation. COPs, which state or locality used bond financing just lo�cal advance is going to generate rev- do not have to o before the voters,allow to buy this year's word processor for an enue or save money in the long run. 'uris 'ction to borro`v money for a s - indi��dua]department and didn't use it to Projects chosen to be part of the bond cific purchase, such as an o ce ' g do multi-year, multi-agency inidati��es, issue v�•ere those that could meet the or ey pieces o e ' men� Santa Clara then they �vould be squeezing out che market s criteria. A soft��are program to ounty was a e to make the overall valuable possibilities with ever��day modify a pa�•roll program £or new tax offering even more palatable—and less stuff,"he says. "It wouldn't be as attrao- rates or a new set of PCs for an office expensi�•e--by selling about one-th'vd of ti��e a mechanism" �vould be considered too limited and it directly to local high-tech companies. That plus is seen by sorne as a minus, short-lived.Among the projects that have suggesting a reversion from the much- b e e n d eemed a p pro priate for bond TOOt.fOR MANAGEMEM heralded, decade-lon march t �• d financing are the program to determine T he management ques tion ge t s to i h e e c e n t r a i z a t i o n a n d t h e f r e e d o m i t welfare eligibility and a system that heart of the matter: If theres a pool of all�ws a�encies °nd e�na*+mPn�c to cus- allows district attorneys all over the state money dedicated to technology and t m-tailor their comp�ter rystems. to exchange information about their c�ses there are criteria for spending it, dces it But times an nee s c ange. �'�'ith and the people they are prosecuting. foUovv that plaruiing and purchazing wi11 welfare reform and other technolog}�- ' The market is not the orily institution centralize? dependent reinventions coming dowv P• �a z raminm an nei- that needs to be satisfied by the project It does and it should—at least to a the i]ce, th� list. Santa Clara Count officials also ,�,.�.e �-.. ,., .v��=�; �.��rldn�, on establishing consistent com- Y �-.i-x'-',:,�`�� M�'ti�. nc An PIP.,,P�r�f central con- made theu priorities clear. Projec� that ,��,�-•.-;�;-:s.��.:;��s.��+.-��y,;"�`= municatio �� ... `. r,Y,l h2�tn bereestablished,"says Donald made the bond list�vere those that could rV-, A ��EC�1�i0�� - politi- show a retum on investrnent w�t}un fi��e °•� - F.Kettl,a University of Wisconsin � 5�...~ . �' �`�..�.Y�r�x .. ��.T' ' �� "'' cal scientist. 'There is a balance behveen . years. Additionally, rojects won extra :_�,::, :,:'�a m s�tould�be� ' oints for the ability to ei er re u e 1 %�. :.• .._ • ;t � . centralizadon and decentralization, and p ---�s r:- ::-: �• -� � � �, that balance shiRs over time. No one � county opera ng cos s or improve the - .. � np'�O[1�8S 8 �„er is optimal for always:' i de 've o services. n ' � t � =� � 'I'�ology bonds won't be the etemal � in t e pac age, or instance, was the � y�'��ns of financing silver bullet, either. But for here and "Com uter \'etwork Backbone"—a �.3 ' 'on s��stem that links the computen of � a� � � � � now, bond financing lends itself to the � ,� most county agencies. apprvpriate manaSement of multi-agency . manageme�t. systems. As Massachusettr's Kilmartin VOTER VQICFS puts it, "It increases our portfolio of Politically, the question nuis this way: options in the never-ending hunt fo�r ' Can a technolog,,v bond W�in the lo��e—to money to finance technology.'� � 9� •��35 r � CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Promotion of Saint Paul's interests regardin� renovation of the Saint Paul Civic Center in preparation for professional hockey Department/Office: Mayor's Office Staff Contact: Mayor's Office Phone: 266-8510 I. What are the essential poirrts of the proposed le2islative irritiati��e� With strong efforts to brin� a National Hockey League (NHL) team back to Minnesota to play in the Saint Paul Civic Center, funding is needed to make necessary renovations to the facility. The details of such a proposal are in the early stages of development and will vary depending of if the NF-IL team, if Saint Paul is chosen as a site, is an expansion team or an existing team that will be relocated. One strong viewpoint is that revenues generated by the presence of a professional hockey team can offset the expenses and that funding will be a partnership between the City and the State with each covering half of the associated costs. II. Wlrat are the benefrts nf the propos•ed le�islati��e if�itiatii�e? Professional hockey would return to the State of Minnesota and in doin� so would have a strona economic impact on the State. An economic impact study was conducted on behalf of the City of Minneapolis a few years a�o when they were considerinQ a NHL team to perform in the Target Center. That study found that the economic impact to the State was $33.2 million in annual spending, 288 full-time equivalent jobs and $3.8 million in public sector revenues. A Minnesota NHL team performing in the Saint Paul Civic Center would provide similar economic benefits. Such economic impacts would be a stron' asset in revitalizing the urban core. III. What sections of state Icrw will be a�'ected bv the proposed legi.rlative irtitiative? Unknown. IV. Is similar leg�islation crvailahle in another state? ti�here? Construction of facilities for professional sports teams is bzin� debated in several states across the country. V. Ide�ttifv knotiv�i,rrrpport o the proposed legislative i�ritiative� Minnesota is the hockey capital of the United States. The many citizens of this State who desire the return of professional hockey to Minnesota would support this effort and the positive impact it would have on women's, youth, inner-city and college hockey pro�rams. VI. Ide�rti JCYlOtiVll O�)�JOSIITOYI O the proposed IeCgISICl11Ve IYIIIlQIlVe� Unknown, but there has been tremendous debate surroundin� the public fundin� of professional sports stadiums, mostly s�irroundin� the Minnesota Twins, and there has been some vocal opposition. �...` �JC-�._.�... � I• _.. _. ..�1 � . ..,:.. 1�.�'.i�'.�.. _. 1.:�: .L= �_... G�� J�.�. .G._.�C._ � � 9t�- 1 Y3� . � C1TY OF SAlN7 PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIV� PROPOSALS I�epa.rtmenVO�ce: Finance/accounting St2.�i Cont2ct: �tartha Larson P'ftone: 266-S796 Da:e: s/8/96 I. T�7�at are t'r,e esserllial�nini.c o tne pro,�nced le�i.slative inittafrve� . To eaable t�e cities oi St. Paul, *finneapolis Z:1C�i DL'LL'Ci! to issue a Request for Proposal (�FP) ior the audit ot their 2n::ua1 fin�nc��l reports. Preser,tly, sections 6.48 aad 6.49 of the state laTa limit the 2udit to 'the Stzte :_ud�tors Ozfice. 1�I, P�'r�at cre t'r,e bene{t� ofrhe,r;rn�osed IeQrcl�-tive iniliotive� By issuir.o aa RFP for audit services, it is anticipated the City of St. P2L'1 could save approximately 57�,000-S100,000 per qear. III. F.'hat secrior,s o{srate Icrw will be cr ected bv the proposed le�i.clative inifiottve? Sections 6.48 and 6.49 of Minnesota Statutes. N. Is sinrilcrr lee slatlon availahle in anafher ctale? Where7 This leoislation is unique to rfinnesota. Other states allow the use of independant public accounting firms to audit all cities in the state. V. Identir�!kr,own.cv��art o lhe�ro�n.ced l�rcla�iLe initiotive� The cities o� Duluth and Minneapolis will support this cnange. VI, �dcr� b;o:�•n �rt�.cition o{rh��rrn�osed le�icla:ive initialive? The State Auditors Office will oppose this change. � 9�•�y�s CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLAT(VE PROPOSALS Department/Office: PED/Housing Phone: 26�6615 Staff Contact: Sheri Pemberton Date: 9/16/96 I. What are the essential points of the proposed legislatiti�e ini.tiaxive� Deed in lieu of a�ments - Currently when the city tears down an abandoned house, the cost of the demolition is assessed against the property under the nuisance ordinance. The city must then wait for the property to go throu;h the lengthy tat forfeit process in order to clear title. The City Attorney's Office has been as�:ed to e�plore �•hat state legisiative action ��ould be necessary for the city to be gi��en title directly to properties �°hen the owner does not pay the nuisance abatement assessment. II. tiY7zat are the benefits of the proposed legisla.tive initiative? Speed up acquisition process and reduce cost of treating abandoned houses. . III. What sections of state law will be affected bv the proposed le;islaxive initiaizve� unknown IV. Is similar le;islution available in another stale? Where? unknown V. Identifv kno�vn support of the �roposed leyislative iniliative� � unknown VI. Identifv knox�n opposition o theproposed legislative inituztive� unknown 1C:1S HA R EDUA 0\LEG-13 : � � _ 9�•1y35 C 1TY O F SAl NT PAU L T 1997 LEGISLATIV� PR4POSALS DepartmentlOmce: Sta$ContaCt: F & PiS/PtTRCN�SING pnone: LI�D�. C:��iP 266-8920 D ate: I. �ta� are the esserlial �o�nts o t'^.e�ro�c�d le�islative initiair•�e� RECOr�1E\'DI\G THAT THE PRPOS�D C�L-VGES IN JOINT POWERS LEGIS�ATION TH.4T WE SUB'IITT�D L�ST YE:�R BE RECONSIDE�ED r0R THIS LEGISLATIVE SESSZO:�. THIS ITE�i WAS DROPPED FROK THE LIST BcC9US:. Or OTE:ER PRIORITIES. SEE .'-�TTACHED Lc.TTER FOc� B�C�GROliND ?,\D PROPOStD LANGli�GE F0� ,iOI�T PO�.'E�S A:�fE\D`�E:�TS. �OTc: \OT RECO�"�".�\DI\G ACTIO\ ON TE� TARGETcD VEVDOR ISSUE D��CRIB�D IN THE :1E:10. . II. P,rhQt crre the bene�'�n��rn�csed le�r�l�TVe iniliative� TII. FJhat secrions ofstate Imv will be a ected bv the�roposed legi.clative iniliQtive� IV. Is sirrtilar legislation availanle in another slole? Where7 V. Tdenti,�?krtowrr.r.r��ort o �henro�n.ced IeQiclative i»itiat,'ve? . VI. �r�nti b�rown o��mdtion of the�ronosed 1e�7�lative initiative? J01\T PliRCHASI�G OFFICE . . . . � e_,y�s CITY OF SAXN�' PAUL Foom:d0 G7•HaIG'Caurf Houst Tcicphont 61:-.G6-S9G0 COUNTY OF l�.nZSEY IS if'csr1�'tllogg Bouln•crd Fax 612-:6f.,4919 Sainl Paul, ,1linntsora SS10:-/67l ?u�ust l, 199� To: Chuck �rmstrong Ma.:rtYia.La:son.� � . , , n From: Linda J. C�,-n ��/�C�Q� l I ` L��- P ,, � Re: 1995 Le�islztion I ��oL?d like to recor,Lmend Lhat ?�:�e City pursue the follo«in� ri�,•o changes to ?�iinr.esota Stz�tes durir,� tne next legislzti��e session: .-� j �� .�-:�An amendment to 471.591 (Joint`Po��ers�A�reements) to help's�ea�-nline.the delivery of . cerain services, and • An amendment to Chapter 471.34� (Un.i�orm Municipal Con�acting Act) reIated to certifying taraeted or economically disadv�.�taoed vendors. Backaround ' In the course ot some recent discussions ��Zth staff from Public �'�'orks and Huma.n Resources, �ve disco��ered that the City is beir.g contzcted by other jurisdictions to provide vazious kinds of services. Sometimes the sen�ice is fairly limited as is the amount of dollars involved. To be in full compliance `��ith the Minnesota Statutes, both gove:nments involved must first execute Joint Powers A�reements. This ca.n tal:e sever�l months to accomplish. While this may be appropriate in circumstances ��here an onaoing service is involved or the amount of the purchase is Iar�e, it seems fairly cumbersome w�hen a small item is bein; discussed, for example, making a few sveet signs for another jLrisdiction. � Paul McCloskey and I discussed this and think a solution mioht be to amend the Joint Powers statute to provide a simpler mechanism to handle services of limited dolla.r value. Under our proposal, an excha�r:;e of letters w�ould be used instead of the more formzl Council resolutions. I've attached the Joint Powers s'�tute along �vith some proposed new langua;e. � Purcliasirtg jo�: . � Cin•o(S�in1 Paul,11'�tcr L'tilin•,Ci�'it Ctntcr Aut6orit�•, Publit Housin�/.Ecnc;•,Port Authorin•,Counq• o!Ramsty ""'�'�'""` ^..r� � � qCo - I�/35 Second, I believe ��e need to create a ��ay to eliminate the duplicate paper filing that is currently required for small businesses «�ho �vant to participate in the various different business assistance programs in the metro area. Vendors f;equently complain to us that they ha��e to file the sarne financial statements and other business information o��er and over again. This is costly to them � in te;ms of both ti;ne and money. I believe a so;ution «•ould be to amend Lhe municipzl con�racting la�v to cre�te a single standard for ce;ification and a sin�i.� certification point. I'd recommer.d that the State of Min.�esota do this on behali of all of the local aoveiru��e��s who ��ant to offer these proQ;�s. We �.ill need to a�tack this issue on m��v ;ronts, includinQ a change in leoisl�tion. �'�'e sho�ld zlso try to find someone at t�e leaislature «�no �i�ou;d be ��illinQ to take the le�d on such a piece oi legislation. I'll probably be aoie to s��est some spe�ifi� 1��u2Qe ]ater in the s�-;�e;, 2�er �i�e see the results of our Disp�iy SZe}�. Please let me know if��ou ;,eed addition�.l irLfor,nation at tnis point or ha��e any questions. cc: Paul McCloskev � � � 9�• �y35 Possible Languabc Changes For 471.�91 . Subd. 10. Sen�ices perfora�ed by go�•ernmental units; commonality of poti�•ers. I�oth��•ithstandin�the pro��isions of subdi�•ision 1 requiring commonality of pwers between parties to any aQreement, the goveming body of�.�y govemmental unit as defined in subdivision 1 may enter into a�reements �i-ith any other go��ernmental unit to perfo�rn on behalf of that unit zny service or function �i•hich the governmen�l unit providing the service or function is authorized to pro��ide for itself. �yl�ere the total coR of �he sen•ice or fi!nction to be �rovided is S2�.000 or less. an e�chznse of letters berii�een indi�'iduals desisnated bv each iurisdiction shall suffice to constitute an aQre�rnent ior t'r�e service and no resolution shall be reouired. Such le��ers shz?1 soeci5� the ser�'ice to be �eriormed, the �-nount of com�ensation for the sen�ice. and anv other terms that mav be mutuallv a�reed u�on bv the o�-ties. =� j � � � . - , � � 94• �y35 7915 RIGHTS, PO��'ERS. Dl"7iE5; SE�'CRtL POLIT1CAl. Sl'BDi�'I510�5 ��1�9 a;l_59 JOI�T EXERCISE OF PO��RS. � ' $e;�di�'iSiJ� 1. .4b eir.icnt. T�'o or r:.ore £o��crn,:�cr.��l L:'�it5. �)� z�'c:;�cnl c;;c.cd i ,;o ihro_�h zc;io� o( thc:r co��c�.�:ro bc�.;i;s, mz�'jc�intiv er ca�,c:ati�•cl�• cac:r's� -^)' �c�-cr co-:�o� to thc cantr�cur,c partics er zn�� s:-.;'zr �o�'crs. includin�e�t`:osc • ,`,ich zrc th: ��:::t cxctrt for t!�c tc�;itorizl 1;;�.i�s ��it`i� uhic5 t��cY rz�• bc ca:r.i�:d. T;�c z`;cc;;c�� av pro�'idc for t?;: c�r.cisc of such �O�'C(5 �l' CiiC Of ii1A�C O� I}1C �:.il!CIC2I�.^�`L` EC�'C(D:�l::�l.'.� :1��:�$ C�l �:.'.=�i of thc O�i�Cf t::(�IClr�i�':f 11i�;�5. T':G �C;1 EJ�'C!��::ll"c� L`T.:I�� c$ �:5.'� i:l �:.:5 StCIIOD incluccs c,�:7• ci;v. co�. :;•. to•a�n. sc;ool district. o;hcr �oi::ical ��Sci��isic., o( th:s cr ar.�• adje„�i��statc.�znd aa�• :.�cac;• of thc s�::�c of �4in:,:se.a er ..�. L'nitcd SIeIGS. 2iid 1^C�L'��5 2:i�' li�SifLTC21<<�1(�' O� 2 SO�'C.Ti�:iC�i:i.� L':ill. r0i .�G E'.:�OSC G� lii:S SGCi1Qi1� iIl ��Sii t'.:T!Cii�c?it�• of a eo��c,-i��::a:cl L'^;I ^.:Ge':S ��1 iP.S:.�'C:11::1117' },2�'ir� ,'�Ct�c:,G't't rO�iC�' f�:2�:i;� 2;1� et^.�fQ�.��2i1�? 2UI�1077IV. C�bd. �. .yp;eenert to state purpo�e. S•�c'� z�rc::-�cnt ��,�11 s:_;: thc pur- r�'+c� �( (;� e��tt":�'t C� l�G FCuGi SO �': C�:::5;� e.^.G� �I c'e�� r:C�'li.: jGf 1;1G r,c;`��d b�� u�i:i t`,c f�•resc sa��ht s��!1 bc �cc�,::li�ice or tt„ ,.._-:�c; in WrilCtl i1t FQ'xC( 5.'.31� 0: C�GiCS:d� ��:l�;l l�� <<,-G:�:�.:11 r:Q�';.�.:5 iCf L'SC O� 3 joi�t b,�c:d. t�,e boatd sh�ll bc :tr;cse:�t.ti�'c of th: part;cs to tt: zc;c:,:,eat. irr:srecti��e ot ;`�e n�-,�cr. co-ro�itio�. tcr,:,s. or q::::l:,`ic:.tio::s of i:s -�c-nbers. such bo_rd is �:;-::d co c�-1 l�• ��;th s;atuto�• or ca�,,:r *�r.�•isie-s fcr a baz;d (o; tic c�uci�c ��• z:;� o;�c of tt,c p=:tics of thc �a�•er ��;ici is ;�,_ s.:��-:c ot ttie � l• GC��C1��. , Subd. �. Disbur�ement of f�nds. i;�e par;ic� to s.:eh z�,-e:-,c,t :-��' pro- ' vidc for dis�Lrsc-c�;s fre� pu�lic fu�cs to cz;n� o::t t;�c pL:�cs:s of thc zsrccncrt. Fur:es ra;• bc pzid to �nd disburscd b�' �L'C}1 2EC'1C�' �5 nzy �' a�;czd L�cn, but ;`e ,;,c;ho.� ot �isbu;sc:,,c�t sh�ll acrce as fzr zs prac:i=aSie �•ith thc n:thod p.e�•idcd b�• law• for t!�,e disbur�c�c�t of fLac's b;• tr�e rz-,;:s to the z�;etncnt. Co;,tr�cts 1et znd purcha�es made uader the a�ree.—.,ent s::�il co�for.n to thc rccuirc-:cr�ts 2YrJlCdb)c to cont;zc�s and purch��cs o! ar:�• cac of the partics, zs spcci i:d in thc zsrcc-�cnt. Strict accountabili:�• oi a11 tu�::s z:�d report . of all tcccipts x�d c:s�u;�cmc:,u s5a11 bc pro�idcd for. � ' Subd. 4. Ter,nination of z�eement. Such zErccmc;,t n��' bc co:�;inucd for a dcfiri;c tcrn or u-,til rescinc�cd or tcr�inatcd�in zccorCa�cc �::i its tc;ms. Su'�d. 5. Sh:il pro�ide for distribution o[ propert�•. Suc� z�;:::.�cnt s�all pro�•ide for the dis�osition of ar�;' propert�• acquired as ;he re�_lt ot suc:� joint oc ' -� cooperati��c czcrcisc of po�'crs, z�d thc return of an}' ss:pl�:s mer.c�•s i� p;oportio� _ . to contributiors of the sc�-cral contractire p�::ics aftcr t�c ��-�csc of thc ztrccmcr�t hzs �ca co„�plctcd. ' , Subd. 6. R�sidence requirement.. Rcsidcncc requircmcnts for hel�ine office in zn;' Eo��rnmcr:�l unit shall not apply to arv officcr arrointcd to carr-�� out any ' ' such z;rccmcnt.. • S�bd. 7. 1ot to atfect other acts. 7�is �ection dc+es not d:�:crse w•ith . ' p;occdurzl rrc�ui;c„�:nts of an}' othcr act pro�•idin� for thc joi�t or ceeperati.•e exucisc of an�• ee��c;�mcntal pew•cr. ' . � � - Subd: 8.� Sen�ices �performed b�• count�•, cortv�onalit�• of po�e:s. �'otu;th= standin� the pro�•isio�s of subdi••:sion 1 rcqui;iae corr,.;�on�lit�• o! pcK•c;s bc;Kccn . par:i:s to an�' Zsre:nent the board of eour,t�• corzmissioners ot a:;�• ceu�ty may b�• resol�tion enic; ir,to i�rec:�:rits �-ith zr.j• othcr Fo�•ernmental ur,it as dciined in • subdi�•ision 1 to per;orm on bchal! c�i that unit an�• scn•icc or (uac;ioa u'hic:� that ' • unit ��ould bc zLthorizcd to pro�ide for iuclf. ' ' � " � � , ' ' Subd..9.�. E�ercise of poMer. .Fc+r ehe Fu;��ses��of the de��elop�en� ec�o.dina- • lion. prc�cnt�tion a�d c��aluation.oi trainine precrams for local go�crnmcnt offieials. gc+�e:r,ncntal u�its r^z�• exercisc their po�•ers' undc.r t�is seetion in N� . .. � � �� _ l �3�' �7!�9 R1GHT5, YOH ERS, DLTlES; SE�ERI�I. POLiT1CAL Sl'BDI�'tSIO�S J916 conju�ction ��ith cr��niz�tions rc�;escncing ec��e:rncr.��l uzits and loc�l ;o��crn- rc�t �fficials. S�bd. 10. Senices per;orm� b�• go�ernniental u�its; common�lit}• of po�ers. �or�•it�st_�ding t':c pro�•isions o! su�divisio� 1 rcc��iring cor:.�on:,li;y� o( �oac;s bc:•.�cc� parties to zn�� r::�:tr.t ;rc �o�c:nin� body of any ea�c;nnzn��l unit as dc(ir.cd in subdi�:sion lyra::�� cn::r in;o a�rcc::c;�;s u�ith an�• otbtr eo�:;;.r-�ca:al u�it -to p:;torn on bz�aif of �`�t unit zn�• scn�icc or fu;.ctio� y:�ich ;hc eoti�crn-c^:zl ur:t pro��i�ino thc sc�:icc or fu�c;io:: :s authcr;zcd to F�;c��idc fcr i;sc!f. � His;on•: 1�=� c 557; 19;9 c ==8 s 1-3: 1y61 c 662 s 1.2: l46� c i;-; s I-3; l973 c 1?3 .:rr � s 7: 19i3 c :�l s 1: 197� c !:� s l.Z: 1950 c S�2 s 1: 19�? c �07 s �7 y�1.:91 EtTE��fO\ OF �iL��1C1P.�L SER��ICES. SUuC.:�'ISl01 �. J:1 Ii1C LJ:i':L:�i'E SI°_SC Of l[1G F)�2i�:'�1^Q FfOCCSS. -:�u tJC��fC p�:�"cf::Il0i1 O� 2:i�' �C�31�:C�i �CC�i'1��,� '��:.�s for ihc cxtc::sicn of ^l��l�:r:� SCi�:CCS IT�;J e:l U::I�CC:f�Qieitd 'cfC2. 2 C::�' S�12�� f'cG( e[ it35I 01CG �'lltil l^t fJ��7 �:3�� C =iiCC:Ct�'2;C3 c^G� i�C CQI:i I\''j;i�.'..^.::1` COiT.ti:1510i1. !;1 �QI�� SCSS20.1, IO iC�';C':✓ t�t plar.s a,d coc.idtr t;�c c�.;...—,:acs of thc to��n boa;d snd thc coa�;�• p!_;�ni:�2 eo�;:�„issien. 7;;c city n�}� thz:c_f;:r proce:d to �n�cr;ake the pro:esed exte:,- SiO;1 1'I eCCO(C�':i1CG K'liil 3��)C::v+G �3u'. .�-�.^.Y (:�l:i`' Q�£":i1lZG'.� $zuC( ClSiiICI O( san�t�r; �is;rict c;ea;ed pursea:�t to srcciz! la�• or persuant to c�._r::;s I15 or 1 16A. sec:io.-�s �73.�01 to �73.��9, er szc:ion 3�5.�1, ;s ;,ot af;ectrd �� t;:is sec;io�. Subd. 2. For thc purreses of chis scctio�. "nu�icip�l sc;ti•icc" ^csr.s sc•x�cr, �•zce,, eic:;rical. or oth:r ut;lin• �;;ti•i.e. Niston�: 19i; c S:D s l.?: 7SS0 c 509 s 1:0 ' � S�. 15. ?�ianeso;a �t�t;:'.es 19�2, sec:io� ;i 159, is ar„e:,ded b}• �ccing a su�.,ci�-ision '✓� read: . .. . Subd. ll. Joint poR�e:-s board. i'�:�o.�r r.�ore' �o�er-�-�ei:::l nr.its, L�;o�.^h ac5on 'of �}E1S £Qt'Er:::2 bo�ies, ir.zt' es:�ti.,?is4 a "oint bo�rd to issue bonds or DD�IE2:t0^s �:::�Laat ta a,�• la�• b�• .��hich a��• oi Ltie Ro�•errr.�ertal uni's eslzbl:s�:i^¢ Ltie �ei�; bo�rd ma� inde�ndenc�� ssne . • bonCS or obl:�stior.s znd r.,�r Lse L�e roceeds of the bonc°s or obl:ea�ons ' - to c�m• out the Lp�r�oses of t`:e lsQ• uade: �'hich L�e Donc�s or obli�a7ons . � are issued. A 'oint bo�rd c eat.ed p;:rsc�.^.t i.o Lhis sec:ion r��' ssve obli�ations and o�►�er for-�s of i*�Ceb',zcr,ess ozh pu-sL�nt to au:}�ori:v �r^+..ed b� L�,e action of the £o�•er..in¢ boc'ies of L�e Ro�'enmeatal c:�:ts u•hich es�b��s�ed the �o, int boa.rd. The ici:,t bear3 e�,o�iL}1F� �:-sL�:�t ta this s�bdi�•ision shall be coc�osed solel� of iner.,be:-s of the �o�•er:�:r.¢ bocies of L�e go�•ernnen;�.l unit R'hic� es;�b�ished Lhe 'oint board, a:�d ��:e ' . 'o� boa:d r,.av not lp edEe L'�e fu11 fsith a:,d crEdit or taxin¢ Fcw•er of aav of L?,e Aorerr,nental uni;s x-hich establshed L'�e 'oint bczrd. The oblica- - tio:s or o:her `oms of indeb:.e2ness shall be obli�a:;ozs of L�e 'o�:�t board. � The obli¢�tio:�s or o:her for:^s of inCebtzcness s}:zll be issved in L�e so^e r.,anner and subiect io L�e s�tne cenditior.s and lir.,i�a�or.s K•hic� �ovld . . s��lr if t��e obl:eotions K•e:e iss�ed or indet�tedness inc::,;ed b�� one cf L`�e � �c�•er;;aent�l u;,iu u•hich es;.ablished Lhe 'L board DrO�'ic�Ed t}�ze anv � . refE:eace tn a Qo�•ernrnen:ol unit in L�:e s'a;v:e, l3u•, or chart,e.* re�•:sion . � 'authoririnR the issuance of :.he bonds or t�,e incurrin of che indeb:.�-aaess s�ail 'ae considered a re!ere:,ce ta the 'oir,t board. . �- g� -ay�5 CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Department/Office: Saint Paul Civic Center Phone: 224-7361 e�t. 112 Staff Contact: Chris Hansen Date: November 1, 1996 I. What are the essential points of the pro�osed leaislative initiative� The essential point for this legislative initiative is to give concessionaire at the Saint Paul Civic Center the ability to serve stron� beer at all non-amateur (non-high school) sporting events. II. What are the benefits of the proposed le�islative initiated? The benefits for permittin�the sale of strong beer at non-amateur sportin�events (non-high school sporting events) include the following reasons. • With the skyrocketin� interest in specialty beers the promotional opportunities are tremendous with stron�beer. • 3.2 specialty beers have very fe�v, if any sponsorship opportunities. • Strong beer sales are anticipated to be much greater than 3.2 beer sales. • Local breweries (i.e., Summit, and Minnesota Bre�ving Company) have created strong beers that are large sellers, however the Civic Center is not permitted to sell these local beers due to the cunent legislation. • Income from sponsorships, advertisements, and/or si;na�e would be much greater if the Saint Paul Civic Center was not limited to 3.2 beer service in the facility. III. What section of state la�v will be affected bv the pro osn ed legislative initiative� See attached IV. Is similar leaislation available in another state? Where? Legislation was recently chan�ed permitting the Metrodome and Target Center, to serve strong beer in their facilities. V. Identifv known su�port of the proposed le�islative initiative� The Civic Center Authority and patrons of the Saint Paul Civic Center for all non-amateur sporting events. VI. Identifv kno�vn opposition of the proposed leQislative initiative� Unknown ' _ _ �.♦�.� _ '4 - �!�-�i13� �� 5�� b�.u.r �.��.�� . ' 1458 SESSION LANS I�'aP• CHAPTER 783—H.F.No.2156 [Not Coded] An act relatin to tiie ci! o S1. Paul' auchori in an addili nal � �cerue vr t ie sale o/intoxicatirrg liquor at the civic ceneer, � �7�� `�u0„�L.�._ Be it enacted by1che Le�islacure of the State oE Minnesota: � Section 1.� St. Paul, city oE; civic celiter liquor license. Sub- � division 1. In addicion to the licenses now au:horizcd by �t law, and not�vithstancting any provision of law to the con- � trary cootained in the charter or ordmances of such ci:y, or statutes � appGcable to such city, the city of St. Paul is authorized co issue an ;� "on sale" liquor license for the premises known and used as the St. � Paul civic center. 'I'he license so authorized shall be issued only [o the L person, firm or corporation holding a coneract to prev:c� food cacer- .: ing service at said crvic center and shall terminace ��'hen�ver the con- tract for food Catering service is terminated. The fee for such license ? ' sha11 be fi.ted by the goveming body of the city oE Se. Paul. Such liq- ; uor ticense shall be issued in accordance with the statti::es applicable �. to the issuance of "on sale" liquor liceases in cities of the first class � not inconsistent herewith and in accordance with the chz.*ter and ordi- ;. nances of the city of St. Paul not inconsisten[ herewith �d shall limit � the sale oE intoticating liquor to members and �uescs of aay persoa or organiza[ion leasing space in the civic center for the p�'pose oE con- ductiag any convencion, banquet, conference, meeting or social aflair, and.�hall prohibit the sale of intozicatin� liquor to the public or to an� versons attendinQ or pareicipatin�in anv athlet�c e�ea[ bein� held . on the civic center premises. Subd. 2. The power conferred by this act sha;1 be a continu- ing power, and shall be in addition to ail other po«'ers possessed by the city of Sc. Paul. Approvcd May 27, 1969. CHAPTER 734—H.F. 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This will require legislative re-authorization and an appropriation of approximately S 1,000,000 for the 1993-99 biennium. The pro�ram would provide a property tax credit equal to the difference between the homestead and non-homestead rate for taxes payable in 1998 and 1999. II. i•�hat are the he�re�ts o the vro�osed legislatr��e initiati��e? This project is for owners of sinQle-family and duplex properties in the City and the purpose is to stabilize costs for conscientious landlords and ��as intended to offer an incentive to landlords to improve their tenant-occupied property. III. What sectio�rs o,f sfale Icnv will be a,�'fecled bv the proposed le�islative initiative? Langua�e and the associated appropriation would be discussion throu�h the development of the Omnibus Tax Bill. Passage of this program will be highly unlikely if resolution is reached in the area of property tax reform where changes are made to the class rates for non-residential rental property. IV. Is similar legrslatio�7 available in a�rother stale? Where? No. V. Ider�ti knoti+l��sii�port of the proposed legislatii�e i�litialive? St. Paul Association of Realtors; St. Paul Association of Responsible Landlords VI. Identify knowrr op�osition o the proposed legislatii�e rnitiative? St. Paul Tenants Union has expressed concerns regardin� this program in past years. This program was not funded during the 1996 legislative session and concern has been expressed by members of the legislature, especially the current House Tax Committee Chair. y�-1 �35 L CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Allow the dispensing of alcoholic bevera�es in City parks under certain conditions Department/Office: Parks and Recreation Staff Contact: Robert Piram Phone: 266-6404 I. What are the esserrtial points of the proposed legrslative iiritrative? To give the City authorization to allow the dispensing of liquor in City parks under certain conditions and under the approval of the Mayor and City Council (e.g. a City Council Resolution). This would allow the City more flexibility in dealing with lar?e groups or conventions that might want to have a special or social event in a City Park. II. What are the bene�ts of the proposed legislative irritiative? This would not only make Saint Paul more attractive to outside groups, but it would also provide the City with another opportunity to raise additional revenues to support our basic activities. III. What sections of state Irnv tivill be a�ected hy the proposed le�islative i�ritiative? Beina researched. IV. Is similar legislation crvailable in ar�other state? Where? Unknown. V. Identi, knowri sr�pport o the proposed legislative irritiative? City Parks and Recreation. VI. Identi known op�osition of the proposed le�i.slative irritiative? Unknown. 9�-,y35 � �i CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Protection of Saint Paul property ta�c payers and City operations throu�h discussions and actions surrounding property tax reform/school fundin� and local government aid Department/Office: IGR OfficeBud�et Office Staff Contact: IGR DirectorBud�et Director Phone: 266-8530/266-S»3 I. What are the essential�oi�rts of the proposed legislative initiative? The City of Saint Paul has for several years worked closely with the Saint Paul School Board and Ramsey County, through the Joint Property Tax �dvisory Committee (JPTAC), in researching and analyzing how to control spendin� and to provide the least amount of financial burden to their property tax payers. Approximately one year ago, this effort expanded to the Property Tax Study Project and includes the Cities of Minneapolis and Duluth, the Counties of Hennepin and St. Louis, and the School Board of I�linneapolis. The elected officials participatin� in this effort are worl:in� towards the development of a set of proposals that would address and constructively add to the property tax reform debate that is expected durin� the 1997 le�islative session. Such proposals will be based upon the follow�ing principles for fiscal reform: fiscal reform is to be considered a reevaluation of priorities and responsibilities; accountability and clarity in the system; equity and taxpayer impact; revenue adec�uacy; focused state assistance; flexibility to redesign services and improve effectiveness. II. What are the bene�ls o �he prnposed legislati>>e ir�itiati��e? The benefits of a joint proposal are that the participating members of this effort are knowledgeable of the various aspects of the property tax reform debate and that, through educational efforts and the development of viable proposals, earns the participants a seat at the "table" as the property tax debate progresses and will allow an opportunity for input that will represent the best interests of the citizens and the services of these governmental units. III. What sections of stale law�vill he a„ff'ected by lhe proposed le2islntive ir�itialive? Unknown at this time. IV. Is similar le_gislatior�available i�� a��other state? Where? The method of implementin� property taxes varies from state to state. V. Identifv kr�own s��port o the pro�osed legislative i��itiative? The effort to reform the property tax system in this state will have many supporters with probably an equal number of viewpoints on how to carry it out. VI. Identify krrown opposition o{the proposed legislative initiative? While the concept of reform is popular, actual implementation will be difficult due to the large number of different positions/views on how it should be implemented. . ,, 9�_�y3�s � CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Support of League of Minnesota Cities efForts to protect cities' authority to mana�e the public right-of-way Department/Office: IGR Office/Public Works Staff Contact: IGR Director/Stacy Becker Phone: 366-S�30/266-6066 I. i��at a�•e the es.re�rlial koints of th��ropasc,�d legislative i»i�ia�i�•e? As stated by the Lea�ue of Minnesota Cities, demand for all types of uses of riahts-of-way, both surface and subsurface, is increasing exponentially, forcing consideration by cities of how best to allocate this very limited resource. Because public rights-of-way have been acquired at public expense through local property tax sources or other local action, cities have traditionally had the fundamental responsibility and attendant liability for faci(itating the safety and convenience of all ri�ht-of-�vay users. Rights-of-way mana�ement responsibilities are complex, numerous, and site specific, as are the particular interests of cities in establishin� a value for private use of public space in the local riahts-of-way. These factors underscore the fact that rational and e.r•peditious decisions can only be made at the local leveL Cities support existing federal nondiscrimination requirements that local administration not impose unreasonable delays or burdens on access, entry, or other reasonable use of ri�hts-of-way. Cities should be authorized, as provided in federal law, to require telecommunications providers to meet local requirements for public, educational, and �overnment access to their networks as well as financial and technical support for such actions. The federal government has been auctionin� the limited number of public radio frequencies, which effectively illustrates the value of that asset to competitive service providers in an unregulated marketplace. Unlike other businesses which pay #'or the use of public rights-of-way, telephone companies currently pay property taxes on a fraction of their facilities located in public ri�hts-of- way and nothing for the value of the ri�ht to use them. II. What are ihe be��efits o the propo.sed legislative i�riliative? The responsibility for managing and protecting public rights-of-way must remain with cities�and other units of government entrusted with protecting the health, safety and convenience of the community. Construction and safety standards are of paramount importance to cities, and consistent with respective industries' desire for uniformity, should be developed by the municipal engineering community for adoption by cities to ensure effective rights-of-way mana�ement. Cities and other governmental units responsible for the protection and management of public rights-of-way should be authorized to require reasonable compensation which reflects the policy and fiscal objectives of their community. The courts should remain the primary forum for resolution of allegations that communities have exercised their authority in an unreasonable, arbitrary, or capricious manner. � � 9�-1 �►35 III. 6Vhar cectin�rs of clate Irnv ti��ill he q,ff��c�ed hv �hc.�l�rn��o.ced/e�rPl.S'IQlll�c,� llTlllQlll��? Unknown at this time. IV. I s sinrilar I�slatio» crvailahle in a�rolher slnte? Whc�r�e? This is a legislative issue that is occurring throu�hout the country. V. Ide»t��71o11��r si�pport o�'the propo.ced legi.clatii�e i�rilinli�,c.�? League of I�tinnesota Cities and its membership and the City Enoineers Association VI. Ider�li �k�ro�t�» n�DOST itiot� of the��roposed legislatil�� i»itia�ii�e? US West, Minnesota Telephone Association and other telecommunication companies. Also, other utilities are closely watching this issue play out. 2 - 9(�- � �35 � CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Wilder Community Schools Proposal Department/Of�ice: Mayor's Office Staff Contact: Mark Shields Phone: 266-5�I 2 I. l3�hnt are 1he erser�lial poi�lls�fhe J�ropn.ced Iegrslntii�e i»itia�iv��? A partnership consisting of the Amherst H. ��ilder Foundation, the Saint Paul Public Schools, the City of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, the State of Minnesota and Saint Paul's nei;.,,hborhood communities is working to strengthen public education throu�h an ambitious demonstration project. During the next five years, the partnership vvill establish five Community Schools to � accommodate approximately 2,000 pre-KinderQarten throu�h Grade 8 students. Each site will include a fully-intearated set of academic, family, health, social and recreational support services. And each w�il] actively en�age families and community organizations in the education process. Three of these sites will involve construction of ne�v facilities and two will be existin� public elementary schools or"conversion sites". Each school �vill be located in an urban Saint Paul nei�hborhood with hi�h concentrations of]o��-income families �vith children under age 16. II. What are !he her��ts o,jthe proposc�d legislatii�e ir�itialii�e? The goals of this proposal support the objectives of the Saint Paul Public Schools to increase educational attainment, while incorporatin� other services that enhance the emotional and physical health of students and stren�then the family support structure. The Community Schools will: increase student achievement; stren�then family and community participation in the education of young children; offer parents and community members additional educational options; provide a means for the school district, city and county to efficiently inteQrate their resources with those private and community organizations; and develop a large-scale public education reform initiative with rigorous evaluation of outcomes. III. What cectio�rs of stnte Irnv u�ill he a,�'fecled bv the krnpored legisln�ive i�iitintive? Unknown at this time. IV. Is similar legislatio�r m�ailable in a»o�her s1a1e? Where? Some states, such as New York, are attemptin� similar pro�rams. Innovative forms of education are becoming more common nationwide as increased program and financial pressures are being placed upon school administrations and cities. V. Ide»ti,fy h�tow�r,ni�port of the�roposed leQislative initiative? The above mentioned partners. VI. Identi k�iotiv�� oppositiorr o��ropoced lePi.rlalive ini�iativc� Unknown at this time, but the amount of funding needed will cause some concern. . . . .. ... . ...._, ... ._._._ .. .. . .,.Y _..... . .. . ... _....... ,�.... ..., .. .-. _. ._...._.._ ..._. _.,..... ,. ... . ...,, . _.._.,....,....,... .. .. 9� -ay35 � CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Protection of Saint Pau('s interests as efforts proceed re�arding the funding for and the desijnation of a site for the construction of a ne�v Minnesota Twin's baseball stadium Department/Office: Mayor's Office Staff Contact: Mayor's Office Phone: 266-8510 I. What are the essential points of the pro�o.sed legislative irritiative? There is a strong probability that there will be legislative debate, and possibly action, regardin� the funding, siting and construction of a new stadium for the Minnesota Twins. As this debate occurs and decisions are made, it is important to the interests of the City of Saint Paul, it citizens and its businesses that our interests are protected and promoted. While it is difficult to be specific at this time as to what should be promoted by the City of Saint Paui to be included in the final packa�e, if one is agreed upon. The City must monitor this debate carefully and be prepared to actively participate if and when an opportunity arises. II. tiVhat are the bene rts o the propo.sed legi.rlative ir�itiative? The benefits to protection and promotion of Saint Paul's interest durin� the stadium debate are twofold. First, our jrowing business and service industry environment must be protected from unfair influences that would draw them away from Saint Paul. Not providin� protection to this environment could be detrimental considerin� the lar�e amount of time and effort that has been expended in recent years to restore our downtown and business areas. Second, the $75 million investment into the Civic Center/Auditorium could be undermined if forced to compete with an unfair business advanta;e that could possibly result from an imbalanced stadium ajreement. III. What sections of state Irnv will be a„�ected bv the proposed legislative irlitiative? Unknown. IV. Is similar le�islation crvailable in a�rother•state? Where? Discussions and actions re;ardin�the construction of professional sports stadiums have been occurring across the country. V. Identi Inrotiv��srrp.port o the pro.posed legislati��e ir�iticrtive? There are several groups and business interests that are promotin� a ne�v stadium for the Twins. VI. Identi,fy knotivrt o�positiort ofthe pro�osed Iet�ISICtIIVe l)1lllQllV�'� This is a highly emotional issue and was heavily debated durin� the 1996 election process. There is stronJ opposition to public fundin� for a new stadium from sectors of the citizenry. �!�-I�135 CITY OF SAlNT PAUL � 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Department/Office: PED/Planning . Phone: 266-6�76 Staff Contact: A1 Lovejoy Date: 9/15/96 T. K�tat are the essentirrl points of the proposed le,�zsla.titi�e iRitialive? Phalen Corridor funding. �Ve are looking for 5�.� million per }'ear in 1997 and 1998 for roadK�ay ri�ht-of-��ay acquisition and polluted sites cleanup. �i'e need S1 million for relocation or e��tensiti•e remodeling of Jerry's New liarket. VVe should also get funding for Customized Job Training (S�00,000?) and to do work on "super block housing" (Al Carison?) � II. ti�hat are the bene�ts of the proposed le;islative initiati��e? Infrastructure to support 1800-2000 new industrial jobs. Site assembly and preparation for up to 1400-1600 ne�� industrial jobs. Stabilization of the neighborhood commercial area or hiaryland site assembly for wetland restoration project. Matching local ��orkforce to new industrial jobs. Removal of housing. Blight and creation of large (3 and 4 bedroom) rental units. III. Wha1 sections of state law will be affected bv ihe proposed legislative initictiive? None IV. Is similar le;islaiion ati�ailable in another state? Where? N/A V. Identifv knotivn support oPtlze proposed legislative initiative? Kelly, McCollum, Trimble (except on roadway), Farrell, Osthoff (probably), Met Council, Bostrom, O'Conner, Guerin, Districts 2 and 5, SPEAC, FSNDC, � � NENDC, ESABA VI. Identifv knofvn opposition o the proposed leeislaizve initialive? Rettman might be opposed to acquisition of United Waste property. Trimble might be opposed to ROW acquisition east of Earl Street. K:1S F[A RED`JA O1LEG-6 ,� . . S 9�-��35 CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Workforce Development/Job Trainin� needs Department/Office: Worl:force Development - PED Staff Contact: Jacqui Shoholm Phone: 228-3118 Date: November 7, 1996 I. What are the esser�tial poi»ts o,f 1he pro�o.sed legislatii�e i»itiati>>e? Three categories of legislation have been identified under the Workforce Development/Job . Training umbrella: youth programs, welfare reform issues and customized job trainin� funding. Youth Pro�rams - Support continued fundin� of the Minnesota Youth Program, the Minnesota Cities grant, and School to �Z'ork Transition pro�rams. Welfare Reform - I�To specific new initiatives have been identified yet, but support for fundin; services which accompany the welfare reform requirements, such as transportation, day care, language training,job training, etc, will be necessary. Existin� state pro�rams of this nature include STRIDE, MN Family Investment Program, MN Family Investment Pro�ram Ramsey, MN Care, Food Stamp Employment and Training, and Mandatory Unemployed Parents projram. Customized Job Trainin� - The City will continue to support the efforts of the Saint Paul Port Authority to secure additional funding for their very successful Customized Job Training program. II. What are the benefits o the proposed legislative initiative? Continued and/or increased funding for job training and the support services which are necessary under the welfare reform mandates, are crucial for a developed, urban core city like Saint Paul. These funds and program enable the city to reach those in need of trainin� or support services and get them back into the workforce. III. What sections of stale law will be a�'fected bv th�roposed legislative initiative? Unknown IV. Is similar le��islation available in a��other stafe? Where? Unknown in specific, but all states will be dealing with the welfare reform measures. V. Identi In7own sripport o the proposed Iegislative rnitiatii�e? Urban legislators especially should be expected to support these programs, as they directly serve their constituents. Counties and the a�encies which serve the populations affected by these programs should be supporters as well. . 9� _ ��135 VI. Ide�rtr,�'y�arotiti�n opposilion o,f 1hc�p�•opo.ced le�islative i�ri�in�i>>e? Expect conservative budget hawks to oppose increased spending in most/some of these programs. There may be opposition to funding for the Port Authority's Customized Job Trainin� pro�ram simply because its funds are targeted to one city. The Port Authority is able to make a very strong and compellin� case, however, for the value of the pro�ram with success stories, eaamples and statistics of how the program is working. . . 9�_ � y35 T CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: n7et Council's Transit Re-Design and Funding Department/Office: PED/Planning Staff Contact: Allen Torstenson Phone: 266-6579 Date: November 7, 1996 I. What are �he esse�rtial poi�lts of 1he pr�pn.ced legi.slatii�e initiati��e? $112 million biennial funding request, which represents a $23 million increase from current levels. These funds «�ill support Metro Mobility, incentive pro�rams for businesses,job seekers and reverse commuters, increased service covera�e and reliability, and improved coordination of mixed services. MCTO will also ask for �23.5 million in local bondin� authority to support their operations and supports le�islation to reduce reliance on property taxes and the state's general fund for their fundin� by diversifying its fundin� base. II. What are the benefrts o,f the proposed le�islative r�litiative? Support for transit funding is important to the core city. Our residents, especially those who are economically disadvanta�ed, need access to dependable, affordable, reliable public transportation in order to get them to and from jobs, either in the core or the suburbs. Offering reliable, convenient public transportation could also help attract downtown office workers to mass transit and help alleviate some of downtown's parkin� conJestion. III. What sections of state law will be�fecled bv the proposed legislative r��itiative? IV. Is sinrilar legislatio�r m�ailable in another state? Where? Unknown V. Ide��tifi�knotiti�n s�ipport o the proposed le�islative initiative? Metro/Urban legislators, Met Council, Minneapolis and Saint Paul Chambers of Commerce VI. Identi kno�~�n o..�posi�ion o ihe proposed legrslative i�ritiative? Outstate/transportation-minded legislators. . ��- �y35 1996-1998 A1CT0 Business Plan � 47 Section VI: Legislative Initiatives Building Operations MCTO strongly supports the 1�letropolitan Council-approved legislative strate?y for the 1997 session. Current funding levels are not adequate to meet existing reaional transit needs or to address the future demands of a growing metropolitan area. v The Metropolitan Council is considerina altemative growth mana�ement strategies for the metropolitan area. Part of the process included an intensive solicitation of public opinion. Some 90 percent of public focus group members want planning to support a transportation alternative to the automobile. Over 80 percent prefer more public in�'estment in transit service. The transit system requires an additional investment if it is to play a role in revitalizing � the urban core while meetin� growing suburban transportation needs. The request for revional transit is for �112 million or•er the state fiscal biennium, representing an increase of S23 million over current levels. This additional funding request w�ill allow: � • Service preservation at current baseline levels Projected need: S�.7 million IMetro Mobility and small urban/rural systems face a significant budget shortfall in the coming biennium. The_regulaz-route financial outlook is slightly more positive, but is predicated on uncertain revenue and expense forecasts. � • Incentives for business,job seekers and reverse commuters Projected need: �4.0 million � This includes programs to offer incentives to businesses and employees to promote and use transit services, as well as an expansion of the Job seekers program desiDned to link prospective employees with employment opportunities. . � • Increased service coverage and reliability Projected need: ,�6.6 million This would improve transit reliability by correcting schedule deficiencies, and � providing faster service recovery in the event of disruption. Service levels would be increased to regional standards, and all-night service would be available in some � areas. • Improved coordination and mix of services . Projected need: $6.6 million This would provide all-day express links between the center cities and suburban hubs, � improved coordination w-ith suburban circulation systems, and limited-stop service within the center cities. It would also include needed support service improvements in street supervision and other functions. � � � , ' 1996-1998 � A1CT0 Business Plan 48 ql� - ay35 • Targeted marketing Projected need: ,�1.0 million The system ��vill be changing significantly. I�t is important to communicate these changes to existing and potential customers. ' ' Staffprojects that the additional state appropriation will result in a � percent increase in ridership and a corresponding improvement in service quality. In addition, MCTO supports legislative action in the following areas: • Local bonding authoriry for S23.5 million for each year of the biennium. This would provide the region su�cient bonding to proceed ��ith its fleet modernization plans, facility development, transit advantages, and information' systems upgrades. • Definition change of midday fixed-route services to include paratransit applications as well as fixed-route transit, and eliminate requirement for local matched contributions. In the regional effort to redesign the system, the appropriate type of service should be determined by the area served, not the funding formula. This change would allow the region to fund paratransit operations in a similar manner to regular-route service, and to establish comparable performance thresholds. • Alternative financing options for transit operations. The transit system depends heavily on property taxes and state general funds for its operating revenue. MCTO supports legislation to reduce this dependence by diversifying it funding base. Ideally, part of this fundin� approach should include intermodal pricing strategies that will influence the price-conscious segment of the public to use transit. . I ( . . I � I � � . � � � � � . � �. ��-��,►.� s CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Continued Fundin� for After-School Youth Enrich►nent Grants Department/Of�ice: Mayor's Office StaffContact: IGR Director � � � �� Phone: 266-5>30 � � � I. What nre lhe esse�rtial poi�rts o lhe p�•o��ced leois/ali��e inilralii•e� The purpose of this program is to provide after-school enrichment pro�rams for young people, a�es 9-13, living in specifically designated neiahborhoods in St. Paul and Minneapolis as well s other selected communities throu�hout the State. The 1996 le�islature appropriated �5 million for the first year of this effort. II. Wh�rt crre the henefrls of the prnpos•ed lc.��is�lnri�•�� h�i�ia�i��c.�� It is expected that the pro�rams funded by this fundin� �vill increase the number of children participatin� in after-school enrichment activities, increase school attendance, increase the number of youth providin� community sen•ice, increase youth academic achievement, and increase youth skills in the arts, athletics and computers. Furthermore, it is expected that funding for these programs will reduce the juvenile crime rate, reduce police calls involvin�juveniles durin� afternoon hours, and reduce scbool suspensions. III. What sectiofrs ofsta�e la►v will be a ffecfed hv the proposed leorslatrve i�ritiatri�e� _ � This will be done through the appropriation process. IV. Is srnrrla�•legislatrorr cn�ailahle in a��o�her rtnte� l�Vhere� Unknown. V. Ide»tifv lntoiti�rr srippnrt of the proposed le�islati�'C' I!)%/IQIIV�� This program received stronJ support by the legislature and the Governor. The cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, the School Boards of St. Paul and Minneapolis and the counties of Ramsey and Hennepin strongly supported this effort. VI. Idenfi ��rotit>>r o�positiorr of ihe�roposed legrslative i��itiatr��e� Unknown. 9(v - 1�135 � CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Eff'orts to provide continued reform of tax increment financing regulations that are fair and equitable to the City of Saint Paul Department/Office: IGR Of�ice/PED Staff Contact: IGR DirectorMarie Franchett Phone: 266-8530/266-6 i02 I. ti�'hat are �he esse�llinl poi�rts of the pro��nsed leQicla�i��e i�litia�ii�e� Tax increment financing is an important and valuable economic development pool for the City of Saint Paul. As occurred durin� the 1995 le�islative session, changes to the statutes governin� tax increment financing will be heavily discussed and, quite likely, some w�ill be implemented. There ��ill be serious discussion surround pre-1990 districts and how excess increment can be used. Continued fle�:ibility in this area is important to the City's economic development efforts. Saint Paul has in the past, and should continue into the future, supported changes to tax increment financin� laws that put restrictions on abusive behavior of this financin� tool. Furthermore, support for redevelopment districts that benefit the interests of the City and its citizens should be continued. II. What are the he��e{rts o the propoced legislatii�e r��itiatii�e� Assists the City in its economic development efforts and places these efforts on an "equal playing field" as those occurring in the suburbs and in �reater Minnesota. III. What sectior7s of state Irnw will be a�'ected hv 1he pronosed legi slati►�Q I)1111L7111�e� Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469. IV. Is similar legislatron m�arlable in a�rother stale� Where� Unknown, but likely. V. Identifv Irnown sr�,pport ofthe proposed letQ-islati>>e initiatrve� This is supported be municipal organizations and their members. VI. Identi kriown oppositron o,t'the pro.posed legrslative irritialive� Several counties across the state oppose tax increment financin� due to their loss of tax base within a district. Also, there are several legislators who dislike this financinQ tool and have repeatedly sou?ht changes and restrictions, includin� the current House Tax Committee Chair. � ' � 9�- ��I 3�5 CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Crime Prevention Funding Department/Office: Police StaffContact: Carrie Wasley Phone: 292-3513 Date: November 7, 1996 I. What are the escential points of the prnposed Iegislati>>e irtitiative? The Saint Paul Police Department supports a total of�750,000 in YCC funding for youth programs such as truancy/curfew, diversionary services, school liaison proarams, truancy o�'icer overtime, and I�Tight Moves. Two million dollars has been su�gest over the biennium to fund the MN Cities jrant (57�0,000 for Saint Paul annually.) Fundin� is also bein� souaht for continuation of the DARE program, as well as an effort to coordinate the juvenile units of police, courts, probation, corrections and warrants metro-w�ide with the same computer system, allowing for networl:ing bet�t•een departments as �4•ell as sharing oF and access to information. II. What are the berle�ts of the,proposed legislatrve irritiative? Crime prevention dollars are greatly needed in Saint Paul, especially funds targeted toward young people. Juveniles are the fastest growin� se�ment of the courts,jails and detentions centers. In order for Saint Paul to be a livable city which attracts and keeps a middle class tax base and a business base, it must be a safe city. III. What sectio�ls ofslate law will be a,ffected bv the proposed legirlative i�ritiative? IV. Is similar legislation available in arlother state? Where? Jacksonville, Florida has an integrated computer system like the one bein� proposed V. Identrfv krtown sr�pport of the proposed legislative initiative? Saint Paul Police Department, Saint Paul le�islative delejation VI. Ide�rti knoti��n o�position of the proposed legislatire initiatil�e? None known - possibly others who are competing for the same dollars. . . 9�- ��135 1997 Legislative Initiatives: * Data sharing amon�Metro Counties on juvenile arrest records, court disposition, incarceration and warrants � * D.A.R.E. funding problems * Classification of possession or sale of marijuana as gross misdemeanor or felony in dru� free school zones * Expansion of the definition of an item designed as a weapon for schools * Reducing the number of misdemeanor crimes classified as petty misdemeanors * Redefining parental rights: allowin� parents access to their child's mental health record and provide an avenue for parents to require their children to seek counseling and chemical dependency help * Change wording in statute for identification of gangs * Continued funding for curfew and truancy centers beyond current fundin� (MN Cities Grant) * YCC Proposal: Truancy/Curfew (RCTCVC) 250,000 Diversionary Services (YSB) 100,000 School Liaison (SPPD) 250,000 Truancy Officer (overtime) (SPPD) 75,000 , Night Moves (Parks) 75,000 Total 750,000 Senator Kelly suggests a MN Cities appropriation of$2 million for the biennium: $1.5 for Saint Paul @ $750,000 annually .2 for Duluth's existing program @$100,000 annually .3 for Minneapolis @ $150,000 annually* * Minneapolis has not put in place a collaboration (that we know about). Both Saint Paul and Duluth have collaborations in place since the first MN Cities �rant and which continued to collaborate in 1994 when there was no funding. The funding Minneapolis received has been spent on a variety of projects, but there has been no continuity. DES has also allo�ved Minneapolis to access other federal money so that, in effect, they are still at an even pace with Saint Paul and Duluth. . . 9co- 1y35 JUVENiLE COn1PUTER SYSTEM PROPOSAL PROBLEMS: 1) Police, Courts, Probation, Corrections and Juvenile Warrants all use competing or non- compatible computer systems. No one can access other systems without direet connection (very few connections e�ist) or personal contact with someone at the a�ency involved. Even with direct connection, you must have knowled�e of ho�y to.access the information (correct commands, etc.) to get anythin� out, requirin� you to know the system(s) operating procedures (for all the competing systems.) Also, not all systems can be accessed for input or query on a 24-hour basis (definitely needed for la�v enforcement). 2) There is no continuous trackin� of individuals throughout the juvenile justice system (so called "cradle to �rave" trackin�) in which anyone could find out where a person is in the system at any given point. 3) Gang information cannot be shared except throu�h individual contacts. For instance, the Minneapolis Police Department has a lar�e database that no other agency can access without personal contact. 4) Finally, many agencies are going to computer jenerated photo ima�es. There are competing systems and the one Ramsey County has (X-IMAGE) currently does not allow networl:ing onto personal computers or between agencies. This should be a relatively easy problem to solve once a standard is set and most agencies adopt it (photos�could be accessed by computer anywhere in the state). POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: 1) An integrated computer system or hookup of systems that would combine Law Enforcement, Courts, Probation, Corrections and Juvenile Warrants; to include gang information and photo imaging, if possible. (Jacksonville, Florida has such an inte�rated system in place- it may have been easier for them to combine as we believe the City and County are contiguous). 2) Should be mandated by State to require agencies to input required information or make the necessary computer connections to allow sharing of information amon� all agencies. 3) First step would be a proposal requiririg hook-up among the metro-wide seven county area (and the cities they encompass). 9c�`�y3� ci1-�r X OF SAtNT PAUL . 1997 LEGtSLATIVE PROPOSALS Department/Office: f?E1� Phone: Z6G-6�� Staff Contact: �,��, �.� Date: I. j�'ltat are the essential points of the proposed legislutive initiative� Community Resources Program - this does not seem to fit in with PED priorities, but �re ha�•e been administering the program for its duration - six years because it w•as originally tied to the URAP legislation. It really is a human serr•ices program. Hoti��erer, I do want to bring it to your attention because it is very probable that the community organizations who receive monies will lobby for it. � �Ve thought the program «�as not going to be funded two years, but were surprised �j•hen the legislature responded faz•orably to the lobbying of these groups. Program is only for 3 cities of first class. II. What are the bene�ts of the proposed legisla.tive initiative� It has provided seed money and operating funds for some innos•ative projects in St. Paul. This money has allor�•ed these groups to le�•erage over �7 million just in the last funding cycle. III. j�'hat sections of state law tivill be a�ected bv the proposed Iegislative ini.ticrlive� Chapter 466A IV. Is similar leaislation available in another stale? Where� Not to my knowledge. V. Identifv kno�vR support of tlze proposed le,�islaxive iniiiaiive� Carlos Mariani, Sandy Pappas - St. Paul and numerous neighborhood groups. Karen Clark, Minneapolis; DTED has put it in its base budget. VI. Identifv knotiUn opposition o the proposed le;islative ircitialzve� K:�SHARED�LLEILEG-2 I�s�� y CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Fundin� from Legislative Commission on nlinnesota Resources Department/Office: Parks Staff Contact: John �'irka Phone: 266-6411 Date: November 8, 1996 I. tiVhat are the esse»tial pornls of the proposed legi.s/ati��e initiative� Protection of LCMR's proposed allocations of�400,000 for the Phalen �'etland Restoration project (Phase II) and �3.5 million for Metro Parks, a portion of which would be allocated to Hamet Island. Possibly attempt a chan�e to the lan�uage which was attached to an LCMR proposal dealing with a land transaction between the Saint Paul VVater Utility and the City of Roseville. II. What are the benefits of the proposed legislnti>>e initiati>>e? The Phalen Wetland proposal is an important link in the entire Phalen-area redevelopment plan. This project will take a nearly empty stripmall and return the land to its oriQinal use as a wetland. The restored wetland will become a neighborhood amenity which naturally cleans storm water runoff and provides a habitat for wildlife. III. What sectio�rs ofsiate law will be a�'fec�ed by the proposed legislative irritrative� IV. Is similar legislation avarlable in another state? Where� . N/A � V. Identifv known sr�ppori o the proposed legislative initiatrve? Saint Paul delegation, Phalen Corridor task force members, East Side residents, presumably LCMR members, as they included it in their recommended funding packa�e VI. Identi known opposition of the proposed Ie,gislative initiative? �. 9�o-ly35 � � CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATtVE PROPOSALS Department/Office: PED/Planning Phone: 266-6�77 Staff Contact: Ken Ford Date: 9/16/96 I. j��at are the essential points of the proposed legislative ini.tiaizti�e� Livable Cities and other housing rehab and development programs. Keep the funding ler•eLs up. The Comrnunity Development Agenda proposes doubling the production of neti� and rehabbed housing units in the city. The proposal envisions attracting more innovative sources for loans, but the state should remain one of the significant funding sources for affordable housing. � II. l��iat are the benelils of the proposed le;islative initiatiti�e� A more adequate rate of progress in redevelopment of mar�inal inner city and inner rins area and avoidance of future rede�•elopment costs with better maintenance and reinr•estment now. III. W�a1 sections of state law will be affected bv the provosed le�islaxive initialive� Livable Cities Act, i��IHFA funding, new housing and communit}� development measu res. TV. Is similar leeislation available in another state� Where� � V. Tdentifv known supoort o the proposed le�islalzve initia.tive� Metropolitan Council, A��•Il-i Z, Minneapolis, many communities, Alliance for Metro Stability. VI. Identifv known oopositioR of the proposed legislative initiative� Same suburban interests. K:�.SF{ARGDVAO\LEG-10 /� A �� - ��3� CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Support of operation and maintenance fundin� for Metropolitan Re�ional Parks Department/Of�'ice: Parks and Recreation � Staff Contact: Robert Piram Phone: 266-6404 I. What a�•e lhe esserltial poi�rls of�he prnpo.ced legislntii�c� i�rilin�ii�e? To support the Metropolitan Councils recommendation of 59.2 million for re;ional park operations and maintenance. This recommendation was made to the Governor's Office for inclusion in the Administration's budget proposal and, as a result, may in fact be for a smaller amount once the bud�et proposal is presented by the Governor and the Department of Finance. This appropriation ��ould finance 10% of the protected operations and maintenance costs of the Metropolitan Regional Park System. II. What are tl�e I1C718 lIS O,f lll�'�1]'O�JO.S'�'C�IL'z1.CIQ111'e 1))TllCllll�e? Funding for the operation and maintenance of Metropolitan Regional Parks is based upon the need to provide property tax relief to park a�ency jurisdictions and provide a fair allocation of State revenues to operate the regional system as the State does with State Parks. III. YVhat sections ofstate Irnv tit�ill he a,�'fected hv �he proposed lezislati��e initiative? This is included in the Department of Natural Resources' bud�et. IV. Is sinrrlar(egislatio�i m�ailable i�r nnother stafe? Where? Unknown. V. Ider�ti k��own s��port of lhe proposed legislative initiative? Metropolitan jurisdictions that operate regional parks and their users. VI. Identi k�town o�position o the pro�osc�C�IBr?1STQIlVe 111111QNVL'� Unknown. � . 9'�0- 1y35 �� CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Housing Efforts Department/Of�'ice: Plannin� & Economic Development Staff Contact: Katy Lindblad Phone: 266-6614 Date: I`TOVember 13, 1996 I. What are the esse�rtial�oints o,f�he propo.sed legi.cla�ire iniliatrve? Saint Paul supports several initiatives and lejislative chanQes w•hich would make housing rehab and affordable housing more accessible, including a proposed Housing Flex-Grant proposal, changes to Chapter 462C, allowing fle�ibility in the next phase of our Middle Income Pro�ram, and support for any additional fundin� which may be proposed for improvement of the Phalen Corridor housing stock. II. What are the hene �ts of�he proposed legi.slalil�e i»itiative? The proposed Housing Fleh-Grant program, would allow any city, includin�housin� and redevelopment authorities, to apply for funds to assit cities in meeting their life cycle housing needs. The program would require a $1 local match for every �4 of State funding. The amendment to Chapter 462C - Municipal Housin� Programs would propose a language change to allow more flexibility in the Middle Income Program. Any fundin� for the improvement of housing in the Phalen Corridor would obviously be welcomed and supported by the City. III. What sectiorrs ofstate Imv will be a�'ected hv the propo.sed le�islatii'B 1)lIl1Q1T1�2� Middle Income Program-- Chapter 462C IV. Is simiJar legislatiof�m�ailable i�r another state? Where? Unknown V. Identify Trnown sr�port of ihe proposed legislative initia�ive? Saint Paul delegation, urban legislators VI. Ide�atify known o�position of the proposed legislative i»itialive? .Unknown , l)[f':\KT\1L\'t OF Pl.:�\\1\G fi I:CO�O�11C D[\'ELC)P�1[�l' �/_�/U�[ (Q 7 �,7 CITY OF SAINI' PAUL Diri.rron oJHousing ;\'onn Coleman. .1/oror !?00 Crq�Hu!!Annex ?j If esr Fourrh Streel Teleplrone: 6I?-?G6-GG?G Sarn�Paul. Al.�' ij10? Facsunile: 6/?-228-33-t! � REC�t�� TO: Mary-Helen Guzek PIOV 1 � 1996 FRO1��1: Katy Lindblad ��_ r,r�Y�� 4��cE DATE: I�Tovember 12, 1996 SUBJECT: Potential ]997 Housin� Leaislation In response to vour request concernin� potential ]997 housin? legislation, I ha��e attached the follo�t�inQ �vhich �vas distributed at the October 31 meetin� of the Minnesota Association of Local Housing Finance AQencies: -Minnesota Solutions' preliminary leoislative aaenda -an amendment to section 469.175, subd. 1 to make the Brooklyn Center/Brooklyn Park model of poolin? tax increments for affordable housinQ purposes state�vide -a proposal to make tax increment Housin� Replacement Districts statewide -the latest information from Rep. Ann Rest on her property tax reform proposal -a summary of a proposed housing fle�-arant (marked up with my comments on how to mal:e it better for Saint Paul - I am haying discussions with Mark Ulfers from Dakota County who is the chief author and Gene Raneri on this topic) Also, I understand that Senator Kelly is likely to propose additional fundin? for implementation of the Phalen Corridor initiative, including funds for improving the housin� stock. Finally, I am attachina my draft of a change to Chapter 462C, which �i�ould allow us more flexibility in the next phase of our Middle Income Program. I am hoping that you can find a sponsor for this item. K:\S HARED\KS L\LEG I S\G UZEK.M EM . 9!�- ��135 CHAPTER 462C MUNICIPAL HOUSING PROGRAMS � 462C.03 CITY HOUSING PLAN. Subd. 11. The single family housin; program may provide for loans for rehabilitation of single family housin� or for the acquisition of rehabilitated housing. The sin�le family housing program may also provide loans for acquisition of and the discharge of any lien or interest in and rehabilitation of sin;le family housing if: (a) the mortgagor to whom the financing is provided is the first resident of the residence after completion of the rehabilitation; (b) there is a period of at least 20 years between the date on which the structure was first used and the date on which the physical work on the rehabilitation begins; (c) 75 percent or more of the existing external walls of the structure are retained in place as external walls in the rehabilitation process; and (d) the expenditures for the rehabilitation equal or exceed the minimum rehabilitation reauirements of the FHA 203(kl pro, ram .. � �� • b O n � d � � ° � > > > b b , 9lv-1y35 SUMMA.RY OF PROPOSED �, HOUSING FLEX-GR.A.NT PROPOSAL � � f, ��- . I•=, ; The proposed affordable housing�rant proposal is intended to provide Minnesota local governments with a flexible grant to de��elop and implement a housing strategy to resolve its affo:da�le housino needs. The pro�ram has the following components: - Eli�ible Recipients. Any city inciudinj a ho�sing and redevelopment authority ma5, app;y for funding. Funds would be set aside for cities that are entitlement recipient� or urban counties as defined by HUD. - Application Process. .�t a set tine ecch year and hopef�lly the same time, the Commissioner of the �iousing Finance Agency shall reguest applic2:ions. � � � --I__`-_ `��=� - Program Purpose._To assist cities to meet�ff�rdab?e�housing needs and housing shortagc due fo_employment growth; Eacll city defines i�s progra�n and zctivities with - � ,, in the state �oal of pro�'cc�Ffi�f-:o-r�a t�sifrg: �,,L,..��,�,�,��.� cu-:c��G-1�:=..} ;�.4��yr��:� . — �� L �> �ir,Si S� �c:t•.:l Y� C ��'.•l� ,.., � �f:�,V1T.(.a+r�.i-r{��% - Low Income. IIeing a�vare of the differences in income levels bell��een the metiopblitan� `'�--'-�� area and Greater Minnesota, and the type of housing, lo�v income is defined for each!'°('�°'�-�`'` ' region. and by rental or owner occupied. ( Rental izousin� is60% of inedian for the��' ""�` c:u..,,,",., : metro a.:ea and 8�% of the greater of the state or county mediaa for greater Minncsota. . AI1 incornes could be adjusted b; family size. O«ner occupied housind is at 80% metro �"�" '� �; and ?00% greater Minnesota.) - Eligible Activities. Eligible activitie� �•� broa�jly defined to include s�ch sources as acquisition and site preparztion, gap fina:�cing rehabilitation, entry cost assistance, relocation and related inf:astructure investmel:t. - State/Local Share. Every fou: dol(ars of state iunds must be match ed by one dollar of � local funds. - Local Funds. Local funds are defined to include such sources as a tax levy, proceeds from bond sales, federal orprivate funds for housing, tax increment proceeds, and land sale proceeds. . 9�- 1�35 � A bill for an Act relating to housing; establishing a housing grant prooram; adding a new section Section 1. Definitions. Subdivision 1. Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to sections 1 to 3. Subdivision 2. Applicant. "Applicant" means an entitlement agency as defined in subdivision 10 or a city as defined in section 462C.02 subdivision 6. Subdivision 3. Housing program and bud�et. " Housing prograsn and budget" means a pro�ram and budset for an zpplicant which sets forth the infocmation required by section 3. Subdivision 4. Single family housing. "Single family housing" h2s the mea..r►in� given it in section 462C.02 subd. 4. Subdivision 5. Multifamily housino development. "Multifamily housing development"has the meaning gi��en it section 462C.02 subd 5. Subdi��ision 6. Persons and families of low and moderate income. "Persons and families of low and moderate income" means for all applicants e�cept for those located within the � �etropolitan�ea are persons and households adjusted by family size having incomes equal to or �esser than the greater of ei�hty percent of the state median income or the county median income of the applicant as determined by the United States department of Housing and Urban Development for r ntal housina and one hundred percent of the greater median for owner occupied housing. In the;�tropolitan a�ea persons of low and moderate income means a household adjusted by family size having an annual income equal to or less than sixty percent of the metropolitan area median income as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for rental housing and eighty percent of the area median for owner occupied housing. Subdivision 7. Commissioner. ,"Commissioner"means the comcnissioner of the Minnesota housing finance agency. Subdivision 8. Agency. "Agency'means the Minnesota housing finance a?ency. Subdivision 9. Metropolitan Area. "Metropolitan Area"has the meaning given in section 473.121 subd 2. Subdivision 10. Entitlement applicant. "Entitlement applicant" means a city that as of January 1, 1997 is designated an urban county or entitlement recipient by the United States Department of Urban De��elopment for the federal community development block grant program. Subdivision 11. City matching money. "City matching money" means money of a city specified in the housin;program and bud;et. The sources of city matching money may include: (1) money from the general fund or a special fund of a city . (2) Money from a levy authorized by section 469.033 subd. 6. (3) money paid or repaid to a city from the proceeds of a grant that a city has received from the federal govemment, a profit or non profit corporation, or another entity or individual, that 9l�- 1y35 is to be used to implement a housing program and budget. (4) tax increments received by the city under section 469.174 to 469.179 or other law, if eligible, to be spent for the housing pro�ram and budget. (�) the greater of the fair market value or the cost to the city of acquiring land, buildings, equipment, or other real property that a city contributes, grants, leases, or loans to a profit or non profit corporation or other entity or individual,in connection v��ith the implementation of the housing program and budget. � (6) money contributed by a city to pay issuance costs, fund bond reserves, or to otnerwise provide financial support for bonds or obligations issued by a city for a project included in the housing pro�rzm and budget. (7) proceeds from a general obligation or revenue bond issue in which a project included in the housing program and budjet is funded. (8) administrative expenses of the city that are incurred in connection with the planning, .� ��,:-� ; implementation, or reporting requirements of sections 1 to 3. ,Sl c�� {-D w�:`;.�»'- G� �r, /4�..�. � l Q� '�° ,n�i��'"'� PJ Subdivision 12. "Housin? activities" means any �rk or underta}:ing to provide housing and amenities primarily for persons of low and m derate income or for are�s of the state experiencing expanded employment opportunities�This work or under�a�:ing may include the planning of buildin�s and related public infrastructure improvements; the acquisition of real property which may be needed durin�the proposed housinj pro;ram and budget year. or within the next three yea;s for housing purposes and the demolition of existing improvements; and the construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair of new and existing single and multifamily units and related infrastructure improvements. Housing activities aiso include the provision of a housin� rehabilitation and energy improvement loan and grant program, assistance to a individual or household to o«�n and occupy housing, assistance to finance sin�le family or multifamily housing -and the cost of relocation related to the housing program and bud�et. � � 6�-�.� , Sr� �....f �-..�.�''�- ,, �� t� „ ►.�e.c.....v �.z cr:�;r,t e� Section 2. Housing Program and Budget: Purpose. r The purpose of the housing program and budget is to provide cities with the resources to �� plan and program housing activities based on locally determined needs but meeting state and �:�:,' ,-_ � regional objectives of providin� affordable housing for persons of low and moderate income and uc,. ;s��-�-- meeting the affordable housing needs of areas of the state experiencing a housing shortage due to�j= r— expanding employment opportunities. �p��Q G'-;%� �1�"��( �•,a�.�1 r�.�.: Section 3. Housing Program and Budget Requirements. ��,.�v'��`.� B��``'� � Subdivision 1. Housing Program and Budget. A city requesting state assistance under sections 1 to 3 must prepare a housing program and budget. The housing program and budget must include the following: (1) needs narrative,summarizing the need for the proposed housing activity or activities. (2)housing activity summary,summarizing the activity or activities to be completed and the scope of each housing activity proposed to be funded. (3) housing activities budget, detailing the uses and sources of funds, including contributions by employers, associated with each housing activity. (4) the extent to which the housing activities identified in clause (2)will benefit low and " J 9� . r.._�� <<�;�., ��. -�,a��1,� �-�- i —l�35 ;�+1,. .�_��- . _ , moderate income persons and families� and meet housing needs resulting from employment expansion. (5) a proposed schedule for implementing each activity or activities. (6) a statement of the intended outcomes to be achieved by implementation of the housing pro�ram and budget, and how the outcomes will be measured. (7) resolution from the applicant approving the application and authorizing execution of the grant a�eement according to the requirements of the commissioner. (8) the process used to obtain citizen involvement. (9) a statement indicating how the program and budget meet the purpose identified in section 2. (10) for applicants located in the metropolitan area, how the proposed housing program and bud?et will meet its housing goals pursuant to section 473.254 subd 2. (11) the role of nonprofit groups in implementin� the program and budget. Subdivision 2. Date for Pro�ram Submission. The commissioner shzll set a formal yearly date for the receipt of all applications. To the extent possible, the commissioner shall coordinate the submission of the housing pro�ram and budget appl ication with the dates for submission of other grant, loan, housin� tax credit and mortga�e and residential rental bond prograris. The notice of the application date for submission of applications of housing program and budgets must be published in the state register at least 120 days before the closing time. Subdivision 3. Plan Approval. Within sixty days of submission by the cities of applications for housin�program and budget state �ssistance, the commissioner shall approve or disapprove all applications. All applications other than those submitted by entitlement agencies will be evaluated � by competitive criteria established by the commissioner in consultation with representatives of cities �,, l and housing providers. At least thirty days prior to submission of the application-t6�go ming � body of the entitlement a�ency, the entitlement agency must submit a preliminary copy of the application to the commissioner for review and comment. The city can not adopt the housing program and budget application until comments have been received from the commissioner or thirty days have elapsed«�ithout a response from the commissioner. Comments received by t�e city from the commissioner must be responded to in writing by the city and where appropriate�included in the pro�ram before the adoption of the program by the city. Subdivision 4. Local Share. All applications must identify the source of the city matching funds. A11 state funds awarded for the housing program and budget must be matched by one dollar of local for funds for every four dollars of state funds. Subdivision 5. Allocation. Of the total amount available for the housing program and budget, the commissioner shall allocate percent of the total for use by the entitIement agencies and the remainde� for applications from other eligible cities. Of the amount allocated to the entitlement agencies, the commissioner shall (remainder of section to be discussed.) � 91�- �y3� 1V�innesota Solu�ions� Bonnie Balach ' Legislative Coordinator ' P.O.Box 65252' St Paul,MN 55165-0252 ' Phone(612)653-4926 ' Fax(612)407-8789 October 31, 1996 MINNESOTA SOLUTIONS Preliminary Legislative Agenda . 1996/97 Legislative Session ' �,r,�r1� �-.�, - -�,,,,; k-.�,.—�.; ,�;.�'�c� .._� �..�t��t j 1 F L- C�;t �, . . �� T.1.F. Report to ihe Stafe Auditor's O�ce ��.�� ,, ��;f,;� �(( `,iu {,•.w.:_ — �� 1�.: �� Carey Moe and Jennifer Mohlenhoff, a e Audito�s O�ce, are doing regional meatings in tandem wittt �"S'�"i Minnesota Solutions. The State Auditors Office monitors tax increment financing districts throughout��;�: the state and all related reporting goes to that o�ce. That presentation will include an overview of reporting requirements, legislative requirements, problems and provide an opportunity to get clarification. Hisioric Preservation Minnesota Solutions is working in conjundion with the Minnesota Historical Society to develop a new5��r� i'"� funding mechanism for preservation of historic property. Language changes allowing more local �6��r='r•� � � flexibility with respect to code enforcement when a site or property has historic va{ue wil{ also be ;�'s ;-z.��,=*�.�' considered, Minnesota Solutions and representatives from the Minnesota Historical Society are �nQ •`��' engaging in regional meetings to generate support for preservation of historic propecty. Employment/ncentive Program Minnesota Solutions is considering a new tax abatement program to fund job creation throughout the state. This program will tie the level of the public subsidy to the quality of jobs created and other factors designed to break down the barriers to employment for people on public assistance or otherwise at a disadvantage. Leveraging dollars from the Employment Incentive Program with state job training dollars is another possibility. Another option would be to develop a loan guarantee program that would allow communities to provide equity and working capita( assistance to sta�t-up or expanding businesses. Tax lncrement Financing "Reform" Tax increment financing will be under fire by the legislature this year. The Legisaltive Auditars report illuminated some areas of concem whict� will provide fodder for those opposed to use of the tool. And, because Minnesota Solutions has spent considerable time traveling around the state with representatives from the Tax Increment Department of the State Auditors Office,we are convinced that "excess increments"from pre-1990 districts will receive negative atterition from the legislature. In respo�se, Minnesota Solutions may propose a change to existing tax inc.�emerrt finartcing law that would preserve the use of poofed increments from pre-1990 districts for the provision of affordable housing, redevelopment and pollution abatement. In addition, Minnesota Solutions may seek legislation that would relax the "five year n.�le" in cases where extensive pollution or blight may require a staggered development and remediation effort. Redeve/opmeni and Pollution Abatement � Funding for the Contamination Clean-up Grant Program is in jeopardy. It will not be included in the DTED base budget which means a major battle for continued funding. We may considet legislation that would ad-iieve the following: ' Request that the legislature appropriate �10 million far the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program administered by DTED. L=, ;�:�,��,�j �.�, $�.� ' Make small grants available to communities for preparation of the Response Action Pfan (RAP) which is a prerequisite to obtaining a grant from the DTED program. — �� '`�t `�'�"' ' 'Tweak"the DTED program to allow for more redevelopment uses. � l��u �=-�`�` a#-c�,�. � �r�i's , . 9(v-1y3,5 Q�'�.��,n �Qc��l`�' , � Amendment to section 469.17� subdivision 1. � �� ,��` S '"�l�� o�� 469.17�ESTABLISHING,n�10DIFYI��IG TAX INCREI�IENT FIN�u�iCI\G PLAN,A.i�IUAL ACCOUNTS. Subdivision l. Tax increment financing plan. (a) A tax increment financing plan shall contain: � (1) a statement of objectives of an authority for the improvement of a project; . (2) a statement as to the development pro�-am for the project, including the property within the project, if any, that the authority intends to acquire; (3) a list of any development activities that the plan proposes to take place within the project, for which contracts have been entered into at the time of the preparation of the plan, including the names of the paries to the contract, the activity govemed by the contract, the cost stated in the contract, and the expected date of completion of that activity; (4) identification or description of the type of any other specific development reasonably expected to take place «-ithin the project, and the date when the development is likely to occur; (�) estimates of the followin�: (i) cost of the project, includin� administration expenses; (ii) amount of bonded indebtedness to be incurred; (iii) sources of revenue to finance or otherwise pay public costs; (iv) the most recent net tax capacity of taxable real property within the tax increment financinQ district; (v) the estimated captured net tax capacity of the tax increment financing district at completion; and (vi) the duration of the tax increment financing district's existence; (6) statements of the authorit}rs alternate estimates of the impact of tax increment financing on the net tax capacities of all taxing jurisdictions in which the tax increment financing district is located in whole or in part. For purposes of one statement, the authority shall assume that the estimated captured net tax capacity would be available to the taxin'jurisdictions without creation of the district, and for purposes of the second statement, the authority shall assume that none of the estimated captured net tax capacity would be available to the taxin�jurisdictions without creation of the district; (7) identification and description of studies and analyses used to make the determination set forth in subdivision 3, clause (2); and (8) identification of all parcels to be included in the district. (b) For a housing district,redevelopment district, or a hazardous substance sub-district, the authority may elect in the tax inerement financing plan to provide for the identification of a minimum market value in the plan, development a�reement, or assessment a�reement, and provide that increment is first received by the authority when (1) the market value of the improvements as determined by the assessor reaches or exceeds the minimum market value, or (2) four years has elapsed from the date of certification of the orig-inal net tax capacity of the taxable real property in the district by the county auditor, whichever is earlier. � L9� identification. if ap,plicable, of housinQ activities that will be assisted bv the housing development account. N:��t7YU SOTA�LE G I S LAT��tH'SC.1N3.�tP D . � �� ;,�.� ��,.,�_<«<.t� :.� ��s��,� q��t�3 5 .�.�,� , , �,-�w;� _ Section 1. HOUSING REPLACEv1ENT DISTRICTS; DEFI�iITIO�S.] ��C�.(c�f'�� -�� Subdivision 1 (Definitions). As used in section_to_, the terr.ls defined in this section -�.-�,--�L� have the meanings given them. l f-� Z-• Subdivision 1. [CAPNRED NET TAX CAPACITY.] "Captured net tax capacity" means the amount by �vhich the current net tax capacity in a housinQ replacement district exceeds the original net tax capacity, including the value of property normally taxable as personal property by reason of its location on or over property o��ned by a tax-exempt entity. Subd. 2. [ORIGL\TAL NET TAX CAPACITY.] "Ori�inal net tax capaciry" means the net tax capacity of all taxable real properry within a housing replacement district as certified by the commissioner of revenue for the previous assessment year less the net taY capacity attributable to existin� improvements, provided that the request by the authoriry for certification of a new housin� replacement district has been made to the county auditor by June 30. The oriainal net tax capacity of housing replacement districts for w•hich requests are filed afrer June 30 has an ori�inal net tax capacity based on the current assessment year. In any case, the ori�inal net tax capacity must be determined together with subsequent adjustments as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 469.177, subdivision 1, para�aph (c). In determinin�the ori�nal net tax capacity, the net tax capacity of real property exempt from taxation at the time of the request shall be zero, except for real property which is tax exempt by reason of public ownership by the requestin� authority and which has been publicly owned for less than one year prior to the date of the request for certification, in which event the net tax capacity of the properry shall be the net tax capacity as most recently determined by the commissioner of revenue. Subd. 3. [PARCEL.] "Parcel" means a tract or plat of land established prior to the certification of the housin� replacement district as a single unit for purposes of assessment. Subd. 4. [?.UTHORITY.J "Authority" has the meanin; given it in section 469.174 subd.2 Sec. 2. [ESTABLISHMENT OF HOUSING REPLACEMENT DISTRICTS.] Subdivision 1. [CREATION OF Districts] (a) An authority may create a housing replacement district under sections_to_, as provided in this section. (b) The authority may designate up to 50 parcels in the city to be included in a housing replacement district. No more than ten parcels may be included in year one of the district, with up to ten additional parcels added to the district in each of the following nine years. For the cities of Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul, each authority may designate up to 100 parcels in the eity to be included in a housin�replacement district over the life of the district. The only parcels that may be �ncluded in a district are (1) vacant sites, (2) parcels containing vacant houses, or (3) parcels containing houses that are structurally substandard, as defined in Miruiesota Statutes, section 469.174, subdivision 10. (c) The authority may at the time the plan is approved elect to make the qualifying contribution for the district as if the district were a redevelopment district. (d)The housing replacement district plan must have as it sole object the acquisition of parcels for the purpose of preparing the site to be sold for market rate housing. As used in this section, "market rate housing" means housing that has a market value that does not exceed 150 percent of the average market value of single-family housing in that municipality. Subd. 2. [HOUSING REPLACEMENT DISTRICT PLAN.] To establish a housing • replacement district under sections -- to ---, an authority shall adopt a housing replacement district plan which contains: (1) a statement of the objectives and a description of the housing replacement district; (2) a statement of the housing replacement district plan, demonstratin; the coordination of that plan with the city's comprehensive plan; (3) estimates of the following: . I Y� ��J.� (i) cost of the program, including administrative expenses; (ii) sources of revenue to finance or othenvise pay public costs; (iii) the most recent net tax capaciry of taxable real properry within the housin� replacement district; and (iv) the estimated captured net tax capaciry of the housin;replacement district at completion; (=�) statements of the authority's altemate estimates of the impact of the housin� replacement � district on the net tax capacities of all taxin�jurisdictions in which the housina replacement district is located in whole or in part. For purposes of one statement, the municipaliry shall assume that the estimated captured net tax capacity�vould be available to the taxing jurisdiccions without creation of the housin� rzplacement district, and for purposes of the second statement, the county shall assume that none of the estimated captured net tax capacity would be a��ailable to the taxing jurisdictions �vithout creation of the housing replacement district; and (�) identification of all parcets to be included in the district, to the e�tent know•n at the time the ori�inal housin� replacement district plan is prepared. At a minimum, the parcels that will be included in the housing replacement district during its first year must be identified in the original housin� replacement district plan. If parcels for subsequent years are not specifically identified, the ori�inal housin�replacement district plan must include the criteria that will be used by the authority to select parcels to be included in the later years. Subd. 3. [PROCEDURE.] The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 469.175, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, and 6, apply to the establishment and operation of th� housing replacement districts created under sections_to_, except as follo�vs: (1) the determination specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 469.17�, subdivision 3, clause (1), is not required; and (2) addition of parcels not identified in the ori�inal housing replacement district plan is not treated as a modification of that plan requirin� an approval process provided that the parcels added � are consistent with the criteria described in subdivision 2, clause (5). Sec. 3. [LIMITATIOI�TS.] Subdivision 1. [DURATION LIMITS.] No tax increment may be paid to the authority on each parcel in a housin�replacement district after 15 years from date of receipt by the county of the first tax increment from that parcel. Subd. 2. [LIMITATION ON USE OF TAX INCREMENTS.] All revenues derived from tax inerements must be used in accordance with the housing replacement district plan. The revenues must be used solely to pay the costs of site acquisition,relocation,demolirion of existin; structures, site preparation, and pollution abatement on parcels identified in the housing replacement district plan, as well as public improvements and administrative costs directly related to those parcels. Sec. 4. [APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS.] Subdivision 1. [COMPUTATION OF TAX INCREMENT.] The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 469.177, subdivisions la, and 5 to 10, apply to the computation of tax increment for the housing replacement districts created under sections --to ---. The ori�inal local tax rate is the rate for the year a parcel is certified for inclusion in a housing replacement district. Subd. 2. [OTHER PROVISIONS.] References in Minnesota Statutes to tax increment financing districts created and tax increments �enerated under Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.174 to 469.179, other than references in Miruiesota Statutes, section 273.1399, include housing replacement districts and tax increments subject to sections _to _, provided that Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.174 to 469.179, apply only to the extent specified in sections to Subd.3. [MINNEAPOLIS SPECIAL LAW.J Laws 1980,chapter 59�,section 2,subdivision 2, does not apply to a district created under sections_to_ N:4�tINNSOTA�I.EGISLA7�I�IMSCAN2 . ��- iy35 � (rev. 10/21/96) Rest Property Tax Reform Proposal Overview Representative Rest's proposal breaks the propert}' tax into two separate taxes: • Local Sen•ices Ta�. All local sen•ices tax levies—county, city, town, non-school bond referenda, and school bond referenda levies—will be spread on tax capacity. The local sen�ices tax base will be simplified compared to the current system, and the class rates will be closer together, so that all types of property will pay more nearly equal t�.�ces for local services. O�ly four class rates will be used to deternune tax capacity: • 0.5 percent for a�ricultural property • 1.0 percent for homesteads and 1 to 3 unit rental propeRies • 1.5 percent for apartment buildings �vith 4 or more units • 2.0 percent for commercial, industrial and public utility properties • State Property Taz. linder cunent law, Minnesota has a state property tax—the general education levy—but most people do not realize that it is a state tax. The proposal will make clear that the Legislature is responsible for setting the rates for this tax. The state tax rates will be applied directly to taxable market value, not to tax capacity, so that it will be easy for property owners to calculate the amounts of their taxes. The state tax rates will be fixed in statute, rather than deternuned by the dividing the amount to be levied by the value of the tax base as with the current general education levy. «'hen the proposai is fully phased in, only two tax rates will be used to determine tax amounts. Those fixed tax rates, which may be r.educed if sufncient resources are available, tentatively have been set at— • 2.4 percent for commercial, industrial and public utility properties • 1.2 percent for other income-producing propercies (residential rental properties; agricultural land and buildings) and personal use properties (residential and agricultural homesteads; cabins) • Exemptions. Exemptions from the state property tax will apply to cer[ain kinds of property: • Personal Use Residential: Residential Homestead < $115,000 Ag. Homestead House, Garage and One Acre < �115,000 Non-commercial Seasonal Rec. Residential (cabins) < 5115,000 • Family Farm: Agricultural Homestead Land and Buildings < �200,000 • Main Street Business: CommerciaU IndustriaU Public Utility < 560,000 . � 9(�- Iy3 5 � Rest Property Tax Reform Proposal Goals 1. Simplify the property tax s}•stem. The proposal reduces the number of class rates under the local services taY to four, and moves the local services tax closer to a market-value based tax. 2. Reduce reliance on the local property tax. The proposal eliminates loca] propercy taxes used to fund school operations. The current state property tax—the general education le�y—is made an explicit state property tax. Voters in school districts are permitted to provide additional, discretionary funds for operating their schools by adopting local income tax surcharges. 3. Nlake Minnesota governments more accountable to taxpayers. Under the proposal, public services and the funding sources for those services are more clearly aligned. The state will fund more of those services with a statewide public interest, such as public education. Local jurisdictions �•ill fund mor� propercy-based services and discretionary services. Since state and local taxes will be more clearly identifiable by source, taxpayers will be in a better position to judge the value they receive for their tax dollar. 4. Provide more tax relief directly to taxpayers on the basis of individual need, and less through aid to local taxing authorities. Most of the state dollars dedicated to property tax relief will be paid directly to the taxpayer through an expanded income-adjusted property tax refund (circuit breaker). The untargeted property tax relief program HACA is repealed. A new county aid formula provides aid based on need, and the city LGA formula is modified to distribute more aid on the basis of need. 5. Ensure that all local taxing authorities have sufficient resources to provide a basic level of public services. The proposal reflects Minnesota's traditional partnership with local governments. It recognizes that state aid is necessary to enable many local governments to provide essential local services. This proposal transforms the intergovernmental aids system by distributing most state dollars to local governments on the basis of need. 6. Continue to comply with the "Price of Government" resolution. The proposal has only a slight impact on whether state and local government revenues will stay at or below the"Price of Government" targets. At this time, it is not clear whether the proposal makes meeting those targets more or less likely. (rev. 10/10/96) 9�- ��35 PROPOSED CLASS Ah'D TAX RATES :' Cinrent : Proposed ':: : Proposed :; Proposed . : Law �. '� LocalServ��': Stat�Taz : StateTaz Class RaEe Class Rate Ratc initial) Rate(final) Rcsidential Homestead: <S72,OG�0 1.0% 1.0% 0% 0% S72,Q00-5115,OQ0 2.0 1.0 0 0 >5l 15,000 2.0 1.0 1.2 1.2 Blind/Disabled homestead 0.45 1.0'� 0 0 Small Home�tead Resorts 1.0 1.0 0 0 Agricu}turai Home�tead House,Garage and One Acre: �72,000 1.0 1.0 0 0 $72,000-S I 15,000 >:,:.. ; 2.0 1.0 0 0 >S I 15,000 ` :. . 2.0 1.0 1.2 ].2 Agricuhural Land&Buildings: Homeatead: 6115,000 : 0.45 0.5 0 0 �1 I 5,000-5200,000 <320 acres : I.0 0.5 0 0 >320 acres` ].5 0.5 0 0 >5200,000 • - <3 20 ac:es � 1.0 0.5 1.2 1.2 � >320 acres 1.5 0.5 1.2 1.2 I�'on-Homestead(incl.timberlands) . 1.5 0.5 1.2 ].2 CommetciaU IndustriaUPublic Utility: _ 660,OQ0 ��'�:;; ' . . 3.0 2.0•* 0 0 560,000-$100,000 � 3.0 2.0"* 2.4 2.4 >S]00,000 � • . 4.6 2.0•• 2.4 2.4 hiarket-rate Apartments: • Non-small cities 3.4 1.5 1.6 1.2 Small cities : 2.3 1.5 0.8 1.2 Subsidiied Apartment�: Title II 2.3 1.5 0 0 Farmers Home Admin. 2.0 1.5 0 0 Residential Non-home�tead 2.3 1.0 1.2 �1.2 Commercial Seasonal Rec. �':: � . � 2.3 1.0 ].2 1.2 Non�ommercial Seasonal Rec.: � �5�2,000 1.75 1.0 0 0 572,000-$115,000 � 2.5 1.0 0 0 >$115,000 � � 2.5 1.0 1.2 1.2 Pvblic UtiGty: � . Personal property 4.6 2.0** 2.4 2.4 Attachedmachinerv � 4.6 2.0•* 2.4 2.4 • Income tax credit established for these property owners. •• 20 percent of gro�;�th over 1971 b�se pooled and redistributed in the meero area;20 percent of growth over 1995 base pooled and redistributed in taconite relief azea. (rev, 10/10/96) �Gv' �y35 cc CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Metropolitan Council's Growth Options efforts Department/Office: Planning & Economic Development Staff Contact: Phone: 266-6565 Date: November 12, 1996 I. Wha!are the e.r_re�rtial points o the proposed le�islaiive irritiative? The Metropolitan Council's Growth Option process is intended to yield a"blueprint" for regional planning for the next 50 years, taking into consideration the expected grow-th in population and need for urban services. One of the Council's areas of focus is the"Urban Core" area which includes the central cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul and tar�ets these areas for attention and reinvestment by the Council. Specific actions or le�islation have not yet been developed/proposed. II. What are the benefrts o,f the proposed legislative i�ri�iative? Under the Growth Options plans, the Core area would become a priority for Metropolitan Council investments and incentives. The Council has proposed to target brownfield sites in the Urban Core area for re-investment and tax-base revitalization. Access to job opportunities throughout the Metro Area for Urban Core residents would be increased throu�h a focus on transportation and reverse commute programs. The Council would use tools such as Livable Communities grants and transit to improve conditions in the Core area. � III. What sectio��s of state lcnv will be a ffecied bv the proposed legislative initiative? N/A IV. Is similar legislation available in another state? Where? Oregon's extensive land planning legislation may incorporate similar ideas. V. Identi known s�i�ort o the proposed legislative initiative? Metropolitan Council - other support is difficult to identify until actual legislation is proposed and able to be reviewed by local governments. VI. Ide�tti known opposition o the proposed legislative i��itiative? Difficult to identify until legislation is proposed and able to be reviewed - local governments may fear that the Met Council is trying to micro-manage their affairs. 9'�-1Y35 � � CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Protection of the interests of Saint Paul and its citizens regarding the efforts surrounding misdemeanor enforcement and revision of the criminal code Department/Office: City Attorney's Office Staff Contact: Tim Marx Phone: 266-8710 I. What are the essential points of the�roposed legislative initrative? The Legislature has established the Non-felony Enforcement Advisory Committee (NEAC) which will be issuing its report during the fall of 1996. The NEAC is proposing a substantial re-write of the criminal code as it relates to misdemeanors which the City Attorney's Office prosecutes in the City of Saint Paul. II. What are the bene rts o the propo.sed IeQislative rnitiative� The NEAC proposal would have a significant impact on the City and how it approaches misdemeanors. The will be taking an active part in the process. As a result, this issue should be monitored with the expectation that specific positions will have to be developed as the process proceeds. III. What sectio»s ofstate Irnv will be affected bv the proposed legislative ri�itiative? State of Minnesota Criminal Code IV. Is similar legislation crvailahle in arrother.state? Where? Each state has a criminal code or similar laws. It is unknown at this time as to what other states are in the process of re-writing their criminal code. V. Identifv krrotivn s��pport o the pi•oposed legislative initiative? The Nonfelony Enforcement Advisory Committee (NEAC) VI. Identi, knotiv�r opposition of the pro�oseci leQislative iriitiative? Unknown at this time and will be dependant upon the recommendations proposed by the NEAC. .r 9�-l�135 • � � CITY OF SAINT' PAUL 1997 LEGISLAT[VE PROPOSALS Department/Office: PED/Planning Di�•ision Phone: 266-6�77 Staff Contact: �ien Ford Date: 9/16/96 I. ��a1 are the essential points of the proposed le�zslatii�e initiatii�e? State funding for redoing comprehensive plans by the end of 1998, as mandated in 199�. The city should join with A��Lti�i and other municipalities to get funding to update comp plans. The cost of doing the plans, according to hietro Council's survey, K•ould be $10 million. i��fetro Council staff originally thought it would be desirable to have state funding for half the cost. �(Tn 1976, the original Metro � land Planning Act pro�•ided S� million in local planning grants.) Nfetro Council already has an appropriation of �1 million for local planning grants and they have $300,000 of "left over" funds that they intend to put into the local pianning pot. On a per capita basis. Saint Paul's share of a �� million program would be 5600,000 presumably di��ided over three years. II. w�Zat are the benefits of the proposed legislative initiative? St. Paul and other communities would be able to do a more adequate job of updating comprehensive plans. With adequate funding, the resulting plans will be a useful tool for shaping metropolitan growth. III. What sections of staie laiv tivill be affected bv the proposed legislative initiaxive? The Minnesota Land Planning Act IV. Is similar leeislaiion available in another state? Where? I�Tot know�n. Probably Washington and Oregon are among a number of states that provide funding for local communities to meet state plannin, mandates. . V. Identi�'y kno�vn support o the provosed legislalive initiutive? Association of Metro Municipalities, Metro Council, probably most cities. VI. Identifv knotiti•n opposition of the proposed leg-islative initia.tive? K:�SFCaREDUAOILEG-8 � 9� -1�135 � � � CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEG[SLATIVE PROPOSALS Department/Office: PED/Housing Phone: 266-6614 Staff Contact: Katy Lindblad Date: 9/16/96 I. ��'ha1 are the essential points o the proposed legislative initiati��e? Ryht of redemption period, mortgage foreclasures - Last year the legislature reduced the mortgage redemption period for abandoned properties. As is the case for tax forfeit redemption, it is now possible to obtain court action which will shorten the redemption period for these properties to S wee�:s. The `iortgage Bankers Association has indicated it will punue legislative action to • reduce the mortgage redemption period generally from six months to four months. They ��•ill also propose a financing mechanism (e.g., a tar or fee on the foreclosure process) to fund mortgage foreclosure prer•ention programs statewide. II. �i�ia1 are the benefcts of the proposed legislative initiative? A shorter redemption period should help to get properties reoccupied more quickly and should prevent some of the damage that occurs during the foreclosure period. The legislation also provides a dedicated sovrce of revenue for mortgage foreclosure prevention programs. Such programs have been shown to be a cost effective way of preventing foreclosure. III. K7iat sections of stale law will be affected bv the proposed legislative inztiaxive? Draft legislation available by 9/30/96. 580.23 IV. Is similar legislation available in another state? Where? Many other states have shorter redemption periods, none has a mechanism to fund mortgage foreclosure prevention. � V. Identi,�v kno�vn su�port of the proposed legislaxive initiative? �•iortgage Bankers Association YI. Identify kno�vn opposition of the proposed legislative initiutive? unknown K:�SHARE•DUAOILEG-12 . � � ��-�� . �.^ _ __ CITY OF SA( NT PAUL �� -� � � � 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS�E�' � 2 �99E Department/Oft'ice: 1"� �" � . � � � Staff Contact: J��j ��F,�T�-f�-��1 � Pi�one: ``�� pG j y Date: ��?;'I yL„ [ I. 1i�7�nt nre rl�z eccc�rrtial poi�rlc ofrhe�r•o�o�ed le2�i.cln�it�e i��ilratn•e� (J�� c%F Si 1�i� [3vi�p rt�G �'�Zr�l � r� S��iz CNF�.GF �U�L�N `- ��-F..:�c��C� ��.Pi- c� �%`6�i1��'�l�r r��ric�� L t).��. fv/'r:� i�u�: — �� -, ^ � . c�cc� frui� cF ��cNc� �v��.�� i�,�_=PticTiai� . I (��I r� i�.,C- r,l.,;.., ��-= . �TA r=�, TN t�� u� i►..i-. �w. 1�v C_�,u r�ti� i�L T� �. I��P i. �� (��r'Y�i N - �i1..�. �l �%� C��f� (.. �i f�T� ��'��i• II. If7�a1 nre the hc�nE�{;ts�f t11e�roJ�oced le2 i.clnri��e i��rlinli�•2? Ti��,��.:��!c-� vF �.cc�i.. f,��P �.�,–d�?s 1>�C_i��ti�i.sc:. �i. ��,ti �;c� ��« �� . �fZ�U i��.lJ l3y G!� �U�C.%,�:��fJ ��' 1 h'�- v 7-F 1 � ��'��-�T�1��C� C.�aks �� ia�U �� TN�. f��P�, oF f�i�c�fi�rsTr:�r�� U- � . �� - �o� �� '1�o R ryi�r��.� �h� i� w�9 s f��t�rF.� To TM � C i Ty� / o � r� C� �c K �u�.�:y c�r��f�►; Y�r��, TN r_.s ti.- �� . Cc v�.K�� .� C�F �i. ('��s )rv��cr►cti 1�� ►tiiue� �P�n� � Cc��. ��'��fl�'�-�r ��n.�T�- III. Ti�7�nl secrions nf c�ate lrn+��+�i1!he af{ec1�d hy the�ropo�ed Ie2-islarive i»itiafi�•e? � �'jJ�'�C,�T — l��j �P r��oYYlriJr�TlZt�-TIG�C7 IV. Is similnr lezisJatiorr m�nilnhle in ano�her slale? K�here? �%�s , l�,�i�� a � V. Ident��ou��r s,r�por� af rhe�ropoced Ie�Prslari��e initiative� • �.oc�� t-��r��;� c� a��j,:.�� i�c, ��-�F�ci��; ��.P ►:d�' �ti�;�� ,: 1�t�c�c;F oF c�i�r�, ��►r:��zs ��ssoc, o� r�1ti�,, l�� 1�1�.��. ��r, fl-��c:c_ VI. Iderr�i{v k�1oti+�n op_.pociliar of�he prnpo.ced legi.clnli��e initiati>>e? C�o��.Rti�o� s ��e��r a��c�. ��r- ��-�- -rH�s� -��;�, C�o t..t�-�-c i�-� olv �c,��..�i u� i��2 Yn i�s )iU i o I� �- S i�1��- C�v�� -��;� - �,, N 9�e- I�3 5 CITY OF SAINT PAUL 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Title: Increase in Metro Parks bonding authorization Department/Office: Parks and Recreation Staff Contact: Robert Piram Phone: 266-6404 I. What are the essential points o the proposed legislative irritiative? At the present time, the Metropolitan Council is authorized to issue $40 million of bonds for Regional Parks. It is felt by some that there is not enough fundin� available to meet the regional needs. In order to provide an increase in fundin� to local implementin; ajencies, it is recommended that the Metropolitan Councils bondin� authority for Re;ional Parks be increased to $80 million. II. What erre the ber�efits o the proposed legislative i�iitiative? Would provide better funding to local implementing agencies to meet regional needs. III. What sections ofstate Irnv tivill he a{ected hv the proposed legi.rlative iriitiative? Being researched. IV. Is similar legislation crvailahle in another state? Where? Unknown. V. Ider2tifv kr�otivn st�p�ort of the proposed le�islative i�titiative? St. Paul Parks and Recreation. VI. Identi Iniotivrr o�positiorr of the�ro�osed le�islative initiative? Unknown.