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2008-04-04 Friday NewsApril 4, 2008 DCC Update This Wednesday afternoon was the monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Dakota Communications Center (DCC). At the meeting Kent Therkelsen, Executive Director updated us on the 911 call "glitch". Somehow there were a few 911 calls that were being routed directly to the abandoned call file with the system hanging up on callers. There were articles in the newspapers and TV coverage of the issue. It turned out to be a software glitch in the computer system specifically related to cellular callers. Fortunately no one was seriously affected by the problem before the DCC became aware of it and could correct it. At the meeting I learned that it is common for PSAPS to have up to 10% of the 911 calls be abandoned before they are answered (mostly accidental cell phone calls). FSiren Test Day In order to make sure we are ready for this year's storm season, the last two Wednesdays the DCC has been testing the County's sirens. They still do not have it totally correct in R the County (I think that Lakeville sirens did not go off this week). Our sirens operated cor- rectly both weeks. We had observers stationed at all of them to confirm. (The siren in the Furlong neighborhood goes off but does not rotate and is scheduled for replacement this Iyear). We will not do anything until all their problems are resolved. D Golfing??? Jake tells me that Tom Perkins the new club house manager at the Par 3, told him that, pending Jerry Murphy, the new course maintenance manager's concurrence (Jerry is on va- Acation this week) that the course could open for business some time next week. Does that sound a little iffy? Well, this is Minnesota and we could have a blizzard too. 2008 Law Enforcement Torch Run Officer Jen Larrive wanted to spread the word that the 2008 Torch Run t -shirts have arrived and are ready for sale. As of right now, April 2008, the Minnesota Torch Run is on the cusp N of making history! Our projected fundraising revenue for 2008 is 1 million dollars! ! ! ! ! This will only happen if t -shirt sales equal last years and if we have another successful Cop On Top event with Rainbow Foods which is set for June 6-8, 2008. ENow, more than ever, is the time to get involved by buying a t -shirt, making a small dona- tion, or contributing to Cop -on -Top! WThis will be a record breaking year for Minnesota Law Enforcement; Jen hopes that every- one can participate in some way towards this amazing achievement. Only 5 other states in the country have met this milestone. Please consider making this happen for the Mendota SHeights Police Department and the State of Minnesota! Dates to Remember in April Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 4/8/08 7:00 Airport Relations Commission Meeting 4/9/08 6:30 City Council Meeting 4/15/08 7:30 MAC Full Commission Meeting 4/21/08 1:00 Planning Commission Meeting 4/22/08 7:30 Attachments Just the Facts, Pipeline, Pre -Application Meeting Synopsis, Airport Relations Commission Meeting Agenda, TwinCities.com Article "Food, fine wine, St. Paul's skyline—sounds like a river rendezvous", MnSun Article "Problem with dropped 911 calls at communications center appears to be fixed", Friday Fax (March 28). Five -ray forecast Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Apr 05 Apr 06 Apr 07 Apr 08 T -storms Showers Sprinkles Sprinkles Hi 58 Hi 47 Hi 46 Hi 45 Lo 44 Lo 28 Lo 33 Lo '32 lJ / avE a 9 tEat wEEGrzat Wednesday Apr 09 Sprinkles Hi 48 Lo 36 Paget FRIDAY NEWS : APRIL 4, 2008 4/4/2008 -I- Y � T`ie latest vicervs fratn tLie �(eycaj'ata �fei9lits�atice �e�artlner�t The DWI/Reckless Driving 03-30-08 0017 hours Mendota Officer Shepard observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of Heights speed on Hwy 13. The motorcycle was eventually stopped after a Police high speed trip into Eagan. The suspect was arrested for DWI and reckless driving. Department ' Gas Drive Off 03-30-08 1033 hours Support Officer Todd Rosse responded to a gas drive off complaint at SA. Staff In speaking with the employee he learned the pump had shut off Kim Henning at $50 which the customer's credit card was charged. The Christina Hoss customer then pumped another $22 worth of gas and left. Officer Sandie Ristine Rosse spoke with the suspect at his home. The man was certain Cathy Ransom the gas went on the card as he re -swiped it before starting the Police officers _ second pumping. When he checked his receipt he immediately Jerry Murphy contacted the SA and paid for the remainder of the charges. Bobby Lambert Sick Cared For 03-31-08 2100 hours Eric Petersen' Officer Denise Urmann received a call to contact one of the local Tanner Spicer hotels about a man acting strange. The man had requested a Todd Rosse' ride and was picked up in St. Paul. He began telling a story Chad Willson Jeffvonpeldt .,4.....+ h..;.,.. I.:..L...d ..� �+ .,+ k— L, �..�fl, .,rl lef+ �., .+., A—+., A— C16JUUL LJae111V 'Kicked out o Ca lwal "Y his wife and IGIL IIA uIJNV1164JVV11 Minneapolis (snowing heavily today) but yet was clean neat and Steven Meyer rim The mora tha man tnikeri concerned the more concthe amnlnvee DeniseUrmann Michael Shepard u.,. ... ... ......... ... �... _ ... _. .r•_, became that something was awry. Officer Urmann made contact Peyton LrleInln With the man'-- %Alife %Arhn advisers the mar; had %A/Angered away from a psychiatric unit of a hospital earlier today. Sergeant School Resource Convery spoke with the man's doctor who filled out a 72 hour Officer ,Jenny Fordham health and welfare hold for the Officers to pick the man up. He was picked up and returned to the hospital without any incident. Investigations Gas Drive off / Child Endangerment 04-01-08 1123 hours Marr Reyes Officer Meyer was flagged down by a gas station owner who Scott Patrick advised that his wife was following a suspect in a gas drive off. Sergeants , Officer Meyer caught the vehicle as it entered into St Paul. The Neil Garlock female suspect had her 2 year old in the vehicle with her. The JohnLarrive' child was unbuckled as she drove recklessly trying to get away. Baan Convery The driver is being charged with theft, driving after revocation and child endangerment. The party is currently in the county jail. Chief Mike Suspicious Behavior 04-01-2008 1743 hours Aschenbrener Sergeant Brian Convery received a call from a concerned -I- 4/4/2008 homeowner in regards to a car that regularly drives very slowly past his home. The man was concerned because this has been going on for quite some time. Today he managed to get a license plate number on the vehicle. Sergeant Convery and the homeowner learned it was the previous owner of the house who was driving past. In speaking with the man he apologized profusely and said he was just checking to see what was being done to the old place. He will not drive by in the future. Animal Complaint 04-01-08 1423 hours Officer Denise Urmann responded to an injured deer call. The caller reported that earlier in the day he had watched a deer run into a tree breaking its front legs. The deer went into a swamp behind the house and then managed to push its way into a small patch of woods. Officer Urmann located the deer that was severely injured. The deer was dispatched at the scene and the caller was issued a DNR Possession tag to allow him to get rid of the deer. DAC 04-02-08 0227 hours Officer Tanner Spicer ran a vehicle license check on a car at Hwy 13 and Hwy 55. The registered owner came back as cancelled. After stopping the car it was quickly confirmed that the owner was driving. He stated he knew he did not have a license but needed to get to work. Car was impounded the driver was dropped off at work with a citation for driving after cancellation. Sick Cared For 04-02-08 1759 hours Callers reported a man in the ditch near Hwy 110 and Dodd Road screaming and yelling at cars as they drove past. Officer Denise Urmann arrived and found a man in the ditch having a conversation with an imaginary friend. He would speak with Officer Urmann and follow directions up to a point. Eventually with assistance of Sergeant Convery the man was secured in the back seat of the squad car and eventually transported by Healtheast Ambulance to Regions Hospital for an evaluation. Dead Cat in the Roadway 04-03-08 0711 Hours Officer Rosse responded to the area of Dodd Rd and Mendakota Drive on a report of _ Ti_ � a thought aL..a the a should L. ,� moved .... a dead cat In the roaaway. —Ithe complainant thought that the cat should be moved ao it does not get hit again. Officer Rosse was able to move the cat without any complications or additional vehicle strikes. Solicitor Complaint 04-03-08 1153 Hours Officer Petersen responded to the 900 block of Caren Road on a report of a solicitor complaint. The male was located and advised that he needed a permit to solicit in the City. This will be the first of many solicitor complaints the officers will respond too. Suspicious Smell 04-03-2008 1951 Hours Officers Fleming, Urmann and Sgt Larrive responded to Holiday Station on a possible gas leak. Officers arrived on scene and assisted in evacuating the building. Several customers felt their eyes and throat burning from this "smell". The likely culprit was the two high school students that left the store prior the irritating substance being felt by the customers. Assist W St Paul PD 04-03-2008 1308/1428 Hours Officers Rosse and Petersen responded to assist the W St Paul police department on two separate calls. On of the calls was for an adult male who was stalking his ex- girlfriend at a cafe in W St Paul. The male party was located and arrested. The second call was for a burglary/assault. An adult female broke into the complainant's apartment and assaulted her. Just like the earlier suspect, she was arrested as well. #4� 1Zt,Wt10uZW141/fflk & J4 -2- N E W S L E T T E R Public Works Engineering Code Enforcement Public Works The Pipeline April 3, 2008 The Parks Crew cleaned up the Groundsmaster snow blower and broom. The tandem trailer was prepared for summer. Portable satellites were ordered for the parks for the upcoming season. Rich did service checks on the Northland lift station, Centre Pointe lift station and the Culligan lift station. The pumps at the Northland lift station will need seals and bearings. He plowed the middle area streets on Monday and Tuesday. The pump at the Rogers Lake aerator was pulled - there was a muskrat in the impellor. John Ambrose made a guard to keep them out. Rich and John Boland put the pump back in. The Street Crew filled pot holes. The front cutting edge was replaced on plow truck #303. The wing was taken off truck #308 and John Ambrose welded the wing slide. Date : Tuesday, Apriel 41St Cnnw Fupntc of the Week: E o.nt• 1 .5f II isavy, VV et. snow Response: :00 1MP1o all, Streets L . sta rt) Engineering Dakota County is promoting water conservation by selling rain barrels. The barrels cost $54.00 and will be available for pick up on April 24t" and 25t" at the Dakota County Fairgrounds. Reserve your barrel by April 20t" by calling 952- ` . 891-7000 or water@co.dakota.mn.us or contact Sam in the Engineering Department. The bid open for the 2008 street reconstruction project (Avenues, Kay/Walsh) is Wednesday, April 9t" at 10:00. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO DATE: April 3, 2008 TO: City Council, Commission Members, and City Administrator FROM: Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrator SUBJECT: Pre -Application Meeting Synopsis Staff met with two potential planning applicants on Monday, March 31, 2008. Steve Grittman, Ryan Ruzek and Jake Sedlacek were present. Ron Miller, Dakota Fence re. 1911 Knob Road Mr. Miller is working with the property owner at 1911 Knob Road to install a chain link fence in the backyard. The proposed fence is 49 feet from an existing wetland, triggering the need for a wetlands permit. Staff reviewed the application and approval process for the wetlands permit. Mr. Miller intends to have the application complete for consideration at the April Planning Commission meeting. Victor Pearlbachs — re. American Registry of Radiological Technicians ARRT has been in the process of planning for a facility expansion for some time. Mr. Pearlbachs attended his second planning meeting to present concepts which ARRT is considering. Staff from United Properties construction services was also in attendance. The site includes four individual parcels; ARRT's preferred expansion involves a single building which crosses all four lots. Staff described reauired setbacks, and explained both the variance and PUD processes. While combining the lots and completing a building permit is the easiest solution, ARRT is concerned about maintaining flexibility in what they can do with the building in the future, such as being able to sell off a portion of the property. Mr. Pearlbachs and UP staff will continue to work with ARRT. If they choose to pursue a planning action, a May timeframe is anticipated. Scott Stafford re. 2351 Pagel Rd Mr. Stafford asked to meet with staff to discuss code requirements around the potential demolition and reconstruction of a home at 2351 Pagel Rd. Mr. Stafford is interested in purchasing the property, and is doing his homework on the parcel. Staff reviewed the setback requirements in the R1 district, and described the building permit process. No planning action is anticipated at this time. Planning Meeting Page I of 1 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION AGENDA April 9, 2008 - Large Conference Room 1. Call to Order - 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Minutes from the March 12, 2008 Airport Relations Commission Meetings. 4. Unfinished and New Business: a. Presentation by Guy Heide, Mike Kosel (Rogers Lake Group) b. Review Airport Section of 2008 Comprehensive Plan c. Tower Tour - May ARC Meeting d. Reschedule October Meeting e. Update for Introduction Book 5. Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence: a. February 2008 ANOM Technical Advisor's Report b. February 2008 (New Format) ANOM Eagan/Mendota Heights Departure Corridnr A nalysls C. MSP Noise News (Winter 2008) d. Airport Noise Report, March 7, 2008 e. Airport Noise Report, March 14, 2008 6. Other Commissioner Comments or Concerns 7. UpcominI4 Meetin-,s MAC Meeting 4-21-08 1:00 p.m. City Council Meeting 4-15-08 7:30 p.m. 8. Public Comments 9. Adiourn Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 120 hours in advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of Mendota Heights will make every attempt to provide the aids. This may not, however, be possible on short notice. Please contact City Administration at (651) 452-1850 with requests. F o oFn a, S tPau.� x lnA. sounds n.a Jenkins '3 � nin one ° com Lanst Updated: 04.0112008 11:38 40 PN4 CDT Cooking demonstrations, food samplings, wine tastings, top name entertainers — all in the spectacular setting of St. Paul's newly renovated Raspberry Island. That's the visior�yy 6f special events'oter Blaine Kunze abd Robert Kowalski, own r of the Wine Market in khaadota and Woodbt. They've partnered to produce what they hope will become the Midwest equivalent of Aspen's Food & Wine Classic, an upscale event that attracts chefs, vintners and others interested in good food and fine wine. They're calling it the Great Mississippi River Wine & Dine Rendezvous, and it's scheduled to run from noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 27, pending city approval. "Wa'va talkari to tha mavnr anri We've met with the city, and they've all verbally given us a go," said Kunze. "So all we're waiting for now is written approval." Since Raspberry Island sits on the Mississippi, Kowalski and Kunze plan to team up with the city of New Orleans. A portion of the ticket proceeds would be donated for the Mississippi River. They're Advertisement still determining how that will happen. "The river starts right here in Minnesota and ends in New Orleans," said Kowalski. "We believe in stewardship and bringing awareness to the river because it truly connects our country together." For the first year, the event would be limited to about 500 people, with tickets starting at $150. The goal is to work with local chefs, but they also want to attract national chefs and entertainment as well. In keeping with an upscale image, the partners are talking to Mercedes Benz and Land Rover Jaguar about sponsorship. "Bob and I are both St. Paul people, and we want the festival to be right here in downtown St. Paul," said Kunze. "But we're not talking about 10,000 people coming down and drinking as much wine as possible. We're talking about drinking fine wine and eating good food." Kathie Jenkins can be reach at 651-228-5585. Twi n Cit es , +Ct�l"�11 (800) ��8�773� 13 -wk introductory offer of 33% discount for new subscribers. 4 —� �7 A j Print Page Problem with dropped 911 calls at communications center appears to be fixed BY GRANT BOELTER - SUN NEWSPAPERS A problem that left the phone ringing for some 911 dialers appears to be fixed, said Dakota Communications Center Director Kent Therkelsen. The problem surfaced in late February and it appeared then that it was solved. However, a number of callers experienced difficulties during the weekend of March 22. As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, Therkelsen said he was confident that computer programmers had identified and fixed the problem, which was caused by a glitch in a DCC's software program. "We have isolated the problem to a software defect at the work station," he said. "Since that time, we have not experienced the problem." Some county residents called 911 during emergencies, but nobody picked up the calls. Therkelsen said the problem was a result of those calls being transferred into an abandoned calls folder, which is usually where accidental calls or calls where the caller hangs up before getting an answer are directed. Dispatchers typically follow up on those calls. Therkelsen said the glitch affected "a very small percentage of calls." He said he knew of a couple of incidents in Apple Valley and one in Farmington where a problem occurred. In those incidents, the system notified dispatchers of the problem and they were able to call the affected parties back. Therkelsen said people should continue to dial 911 in emergency situations. "Keep calling," he said. "We're feeling pretty good about the status of [the system] right now. We're going to be watching this very closely." While expressing confidence that all 911 calls will now be answered, Therkelsen said an alternative number could be used if 911 isn't working. That number, which he said is good for people to have in any event, is 332-2323 and can be preceded by either the .6.51 or 952 area code. The countywide dispatch center, in Empire Township, became operational in December, and dispatchers at the location respond to calls for all emergencies throughout the county. (You are invited to comment about this story on our website at www,mnsun.com and/or write a letter to the editor at suncurrentsouth@acnpapers.com.) This site and its contents Copyright © 2007. Sun Newspapers jqv - Main Office: 952-829-0797 suninfo@acnpapers.corT3 - m Mar 28 2000 17:24:52 Via Fax -> 6514528946 Administrator .L.E.. G'U'E OF C1.r ES -Fri FCl-AL-X7-- A tvcrck/y legi.sh.7f e aar?ialefiotn the League g1'A4inn(..!,sv/(:t Cities Bridge Survivor's C:Yo mpensation Fund. Conference Committee convenes On Wednesday and again on Friday, the Conference (,'ommittee on the 1-35 Bridge Survivor C°onipensat.ion 1 -kind bill (1jff 25r3) m.et for the. -First two meetings to begin the process of'resol.vinS the dif en—ences between the two bills. "rhe House nienibers are Chair Ryan Winkle! (I)FL-Golden Valley), Phylli K,,,ftl, (l'):F.L-Minneapolis), lw,<. [tt 5.) h! jU (DFL -Bovey), Steve Sinion (I)FL-St. Louis P'irk) and.FgreLt. (R -Andover). The Senate confer."ees are Chair Senator Ron Lat.z (DFI.,-S€. Louis .Par=k), Mee 1\4oua. (I)FL-St. .Paul), )i )n Betrolcl (DFL -Fridley), l;) tvi_d. f Igrin (R -I d.en..Pra.irie) a.ndg.'.An la Scheid (DFL - Brooklyn Center), For local units of government, the main Yti 'YiYtttZr`'ah +I� ' + Zi,+iZ4A 4'W- 11.11 G(�rlc%rie jtrri•Vt.ci:uta uli list'r'itiCK:' a Llsr 1.vvv VIlls on the state and local government tort liability limits, l; n.der Current jaw, thestate 'and loC l government liability is lirnited to S1.2 million per event and $400,000 per individual. These a.rnounts were increased oil January 1, 200€3 -from the previous limits of $1 inillion per event and. $300,000 per individual - The Senate version of'bill, authored by Sen, lion t,a.t:z (DFL -St. l..,oui.s Park.),, incl tides a. $400,000 recovery limit per claimant, which is a retroactive increase in the per person state tort liability limit that was in. place at the time of the; bridge collapse. The trill effectively waives the overall limit because of the number of injured individuals in the bridge collapse by appropriating $25 million to the compensation fttn.d. Paye 9111 Of 1169 March 28, 2008 Page I "I'he Hot.Ise hill does not include any reference to the tort liability limits bttt instead creates a ',catastrophe su-i-vivor's compensation fund" and increases the overkill appropriation to $393 million.. The Fl.otise, bill would allow a special master- to determine how the funds are distributed, newt likely allowing the most severely injured to receive the largest damage awards, Thr-otl.&la this st.rtr.cttrre, the 1°louse. bill could create future, challenges to the state. and local tort caps, because a persona injured in the bridge collapse could receive a. damage award in. excess of what a. sfinila..rly injured party might receive; a-, a result of sorne Other event. Le:apigue; General Counsel Toni t:ir un.dhoeel:e.r testified at the .friday hearing and indicated the League's pi-e:1'et•ence: for the Senate version of the hill.. He reiterated the .Leagtie's long-term support for the tort limits and the fact that the League and other local units of government supported the a.djustnients to the limits in 2006 to assure that they were reasonable and defensible. Ci-rundhoefer went on to state that although neither hill is perfect in protecting the tart liability limits, the Senate bill does retain a. hinit on individual recoveries, Que+ tiorm? (7 n1.e:re.l. Gmy (:"cxt°I.son al, (55.1.2,91.1? 5 (Jouse and. Senate* wore toward third deadline The f 10LI`e Finance CoIntnittee rnet thr0UgII0trt the,,, day an Thursday to consider eleven separate supplemental budget bills'. At the end of"the day, the committee agreed to compile the hills listed below into one massive budget: balancing hill, II -IF ,1912,.Authored by Fur u3alrc infi)1lnalirn3 oil city Ic istla£it'c rRSEFCF, CUE3tFlet kll} 1lternUcr o£ l.ho ecu bac o1'Ltinl3rticrtu Cities I11Lerjya)\'CI13111cliull Relations ten13'1. 651.281,1.200 or 800,9253 122land LVN•ti ,hoc:,ort, Mage Z8 Z088 17:Z5:43 Via Fax -> 65145ZB940 Administrator 1W, 'LEAGUE of j�INNESOTA CITIES -Fri a F a -- A iveuk y h--!gYis1<.rtive up4icae ji.oin the LeclgW Q/'MMMM067 (:'rtic%s' Rep. l..,yndgn, 4 `itrl �c>I_I. (DFL -Crystal), who chairs the coI' imittee. The �S_it��ince Com-mittee is meeting late 1,�ri.da.y a:tl.ernoon, to finalize their package of supplem c ta.l budget recomm endati ons. N:.F 18'12 will be heard next: week in the lj ,)jj�c� rran'titi'. e as that body deliberates the fiscal. policies to be put ire place to adjust: the; state bt.idget in view of they state economic forecast indicating an immediate state; budget deficit of'$935 million, -Por the current bienaium that ends on .lune :30, 2009. 1"he bill is a compilation of'eleven gills t.hat address changes to state agency budgets Ii'+ weal I as to programs of importance to cities, irwluding: 1�•lwlw� �#t:)ti:3, (�K��.1�!l.ilc� J�)a�cys, I;�1�L-Dttlutl�,), Minnesota 14erit:a.ge supple.menta.l budget. - which recommends reducing 'the budget for the Minnesota. Film. anal 1'V Board; the M.inneJsot:a. Historical Society, and other direct agency appropriations by `6750 thousand, less than half of what the governor h.ciel proposed, Paye BBZ Of 889 March 28, 2008 Page 2 Affairs, supplemental budget - which recommends reducin.g funding for theMN Departments of Agriculttlm, Veterans' Affairs and certain. rural development: programs at the Depart.tnent of Employment &.E:conotn'lc .Development by nearly $5 million; • l,IF 3;.38'1, ('RCD-�Karen Cla.rk, :DFL- Minneapolis) HOWsing and public health supplemental budget - which recommends the saniv budget as the governor for housing appropriationsfor the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and an increase to $5 billion for the: agen.cy's outstanding debt limit; 1°11-4 4021 (1�:3?,wwJw�ar� W��rti��s, DFL - Minneapolis) Environment and natura.l resources supplemental budget - which recommends budget reductions for the MN Pollution Oyntrol Agency, theDepartment of Natural Resources, the Board of Water Soil Resources, and the Metropolitan Council's regional parks progra.ins by more than $3.3 million, 11F 2305, (R.r~'p..Dill t,t.ilty, :1;)1:4.1..-Fini.a.yson) 1114 _3$()5 {11 1:7. 1:3Eitt<►rcl l iedei :C).FL Energy supplemental � • sti) )1Gi7iEt1tal 1)llcl Et GVl]tCl'1 C`roof.stt>ri.)'t"raltsporttj.tic)n supplemental reconu-rends cuts of.nea..rl.y $12.2 million to Nid ,e't which recommends modestly they budgets, of the Minnesotit. Department of reducing the .M.nI?t)'1', Metropolitan t'oi:rulierce and the Public Utilities Council, C'apit.ol Sect..rrity, and the MN C'omntission, including; the transfer (Yf mo.. re Department Of'Public Safety transportation- than $9 million in insurance, real estate, related department appropriations to meet consumer education, auto theft prevention the House budget. target of just: under and telephone assistance funds to nikike tip $250,000 in budget adjustments as the im.Irlediate: state deficit.; compared with cuts of $32.1 mil.l.ion recomn7.ended by the governor-, , 1-117 4()77, () 1�; Nlicll�l 1. Pyrna.r, ITL -St. laatll} 'ublic ;;af'ety stlppleylnental bucf�et --- • 1-:11:4 39131, (Raj). At wiulra: ke, .DFL-Will.n'ia.r) whichwould reduce the current budgets of Agri cl..rltt.ire, l u.ra.I and Veterans the Minnesota Stater Supre.m.e Court and i''or more information on. city legislative ii34iles, Contact ally 111V111UCr of the l.,Cal.,tle ol'Millimlota C.•1IIC1 III Lerg0yCnlI11CIIllli Relations tean't. 65.1.281,1200 or 800,975.1.122 and www,t.mc:.ort Mar 28 2008 17:26:34 Via Pax -> 6514528948 Administrator Page BB3 Of BB9 s -Fri F a - A werckly legislative ZdpdCairftom the Leq� ;ue gfMtrinesotcr (.sties Court of Appeals as well ia.,: district court appropriations; the Mintlesota'Departnlent of.l'ublic Safety (including the .Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the fireMarshal, Emergency Mana etnent and. the Financial Crimes "l:•ask Force); the Department of Fluman Lights-, 21nd the Peace ()i'ilcers Standards & Training (P(:)$T) Board by a total of more; than $11 million; 1.. F :3987, (.R.( p. (;11r•1: l..)tr[..tt.F)r, .R- Andover')'State governrueot supplemental budget. - which recommends appropriation decreases (& more than $21.:3 million for current budgets t:or the state .L egislattar'e and constitutional officers as well as the Minnesota Departments of Adrninistra.tion, Fi.na.rlce and Revenue-, 1-1I:a _3122,{1_tea- "ro m t uk,,rvi ia, DP'.L- Virginia) .14igher education and Avork.force development supplemental budget, •••- which would reduce appropriations for higher education frons the; 2007 higher" education finance funding levels, including funds for the .M:NSCU system and the University of Minnesota and funding fbr jobs and economic development prograrns, including programs such as the Jobs Skills Partnership, Worket,s Co.rnpensiat:ion., the (;)Mice of Science & 'Technology; the meth lab cleanup revolving fund, the .L3urca.u. of Mediation Service's, t.hc: Dislocated Worker pro rain and others wta.ling nearly $45 million-, i -IF' 2475, (.& 17, M_i_3tcf.y (;.>ireiliig D'F:L.,- 1Zosevi.11e) K-12 lEducation supplemental budget:._. which would makes changes to theK-'12 education budget for this bienniums of more t.h.an $20 million, including linsiting participation in the alternative teacher March 28, 2008 Page 3 conrpens'<a.tion program for FY'09 and ending participation in the federal No, Child Left:.13ebind program as of A.u_;ust: 1, 2009; 101;TI_ 3976, (Rep _f-1untley, DFL - Duluth) .Ffealtla care and human services supplenie,ntal budget. - recommends budget reductions for health and human Service prog;rarafs administered by the Minnesota Departments of 1-himan Services and Health. Questions? (: ontcxel Ann . ig..: ins w755'1. 281.1257 or crlt�i Jit►,.s`�� rrrr..c,���t� or (J'W' r ( "'arAdson at 651. 281,12S5 or -i" Senate tax panel passes omnibus bill. C)rr 'T'h.ursd4y, the $erg1t:e "1"q,x. (`c.;»!:lln1i jt,4ee took. testiniony, amended and approved the second onin.ibus tai. bill Sl{ 2869, authored by Sen. .C vrn 1:3_al k (D) L.:-Cool<z). ,T'hF hill will now ho reported to the Senate boor- Bor final action, possibly as early as next week., 'File bill includes the local government aid. (LGA) forinula changes contained to SF '3234, the LGA modifications supported by the Minnesota Association of Small Cities, the Association of Metropolit:a..n. MUnicipa.litie:s, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota, Cities, the North Metro Mayor's Association and. the Le;a&ue. 'Fhe :L.GA. formu10, would receive an additional `b70 million in funding beginning with. the 2009 distribution, The bill also contains a public utility property classification change: proposed by cities and. counties that are hosts to generation fia.cilit:ie,s, local option sales tax. authorizations and. modifications f:or the cities of M.ir.a'rkato, Two Harbors, Proctor, (7learwater, ClogUet, sly, For more inibrinanon on efty lo'gisalativc imucs, UorltaCt any membor of the League. of % illnexota tlitiew Intergovernnlentaal Itelation� trans, 65.1.281.. 1.200 or 8110.925,11.22 find ww•w-.l.n.)C.0Tj?, Mar 20 2000 17:2725 Via Fax -> 6514520940 Administrator FAGU E OF INNESUM C F].I ITS -Fri .a F a - Y A Ivevk° y legislative ul.74 iter j om the 1le(: guc (�I Minrrr: rofi:r Cities North Mankatoand (..00k County and tax increment financing ('1IF") or abatement law changes and projects far a variety of cities including Minneapolis, Crystal, Fridley, New Brighton, Austin, Duluth, .Dayton., Oakdale and Wells. The bill would eliminate the creation oi`future l(:).E projects afterMay l., 2008. ..... si11 iIar to the: Senate, position from the 2007 session. Sen.13ave 5&ne:i- (R -Rochester) offered an a.ni.endment to restore the JC3BZ program butto also 'itastitute a number of reforms propo4ed by the Office of'the Legislative Auditor in a bill authored by Sen. Julie Rosen (R -Fairmont), Sent em withdrew his amendment after Chair Ba.kk declared his intention to hear the original Rosen bill sonie;tin'te in the next several wee k.s. Questions? U',i ourke crt (> � 1. ?��r' 1.1.? fi 1 ar• jr.:rX t�rat.�t, tX�drrac�. ia.�sr G)X• (►crr:;� ( H'Ison ea 651,281.1255 or RICctrIIV0nrd;/tXxc.r�. House property tax panel heals I....GA trills On Wednesday aracariiatg, the 1(oc,etie; 61 ca y gr'.y faux C tlt'Iitti;Lc considered is series of'local government. aid (I.,GA.) related bills. An.iong the bills was FIF 3756 chief authored by .Property Tax Chair, Ren. Nail Marcma rt,-(DFL- D.ilworth). The bill is supported by the Minnesota Association of Small Cities, the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota . Cities, the North Metro Mayor's Association and the League, FIF 3756 would eliminate two provisions ofthe current city LGA. aid ba.se•...,,.....t.he regio.na.l center aid kind small city aid and replace them with two new factors based on the number of jobs in Paye 004 Of 009 March 28, 2008 Page 4 each city with a population over 5,000 and an increased small city aid. 1"esta.fying in. support of the bill were M.in.n.eapoli s Mayor .R.T..R.yba.k, Rochester Mayor A.rd.ell .Brede, Apple: Valley C"oun.cilme giber Tom t.,ioodwin, aril Andover Mayor Mike Gamache. The City of F 1k .Ri.ver testified against, the bill. Mayor Stephanie Klinzing anef 'Fiiia.nce Directc.,)r "i'iin Stenon stressed the problems that 'would be created. Por Elk River as a result of the loss of L.GA under the new formula. Other bills considered by the comyni.ttee included specific .LOA. bills for the cities of Lilyd.ale and Mendota, (IIF 2852 and HF'2854 Rep. Rjcic ftaa.n.se-n, l)FL-South. St, Paul;); as bill that wcxald modify the need measure used ii:a the LGA for-mula, Q-I'L7 5(>7, R.e p. Qc,r! S al r:> DFL -Little Canada); anal a bill to change the: sinal.l city definition for aid purposes (x;11' :35'10 Rep. Joyce; l'e?tapir}„ .R-.Ro_;e✓:rs). The committee also considered. FIF 4122 (Rep I_om .1111be-,rry—DFL-Fridley), a gill. that wits developed by the city of Fridley that would overhaul the I..,GA forinula. The bill provides a ne:w iatca.sum of, city need For IIGA purposes that is based on acjjusted expenditures reported in they comprehensive annual financial report (CA.ft:R)'l:or, cities over 2,$00 population and the average current expenditures on general govertatnent, public safety, and, roads and bridges as reported inthe annual report on city reven.ue5, expenditures, and debt by the stage auditor for cities under 2,500 population. The bill also divides the total CUrretat LGA appropriation into two separate pools, with 82.4 percent of the total appropriation in a pool for cities with a population of 2,500 or more and For naoit infonntu.ion cm» city' les,istiaiiivr isrs»cs, contact any rncnaher ot`the Lcapuc W .10innesata Cities In Lot govcrimicnial Relations town, 65 L28L 1200 or 8,t 0,925,11.72 And www.linc.org Mar ZH 2000 17:28:17 Via Fax _> 6514528940 Administrator LEAGUE OF M.INNESO"I'A CITIES -Frid.,.avFax� A vveek/y, legish.vive upcit-tie(nn the League qfMinnesota C'Wes the balance in a pool for cities Under 2,500 POI)LI'lation, The bill provides a cap on growth for any individual city's formula, "need" and provides a. one-fime limit on.aid loss for any city during -the first year of implementation. "Flee committee took no formal action on any of the bills but laid each bill overfor possible inclusion in the second ornnibus tax bill, Qr. eswons? ("Onti-yeiJetin 0 Wourke w f51. 281• l2F1 orjoroyrke'Imc-ol 1,ocal. goveratnentsalary cap extended to state workers Three years ago, the LeagUC SUCCE'SSfulty moderated the salary cap that applies to local Ullit',', of govermuent by increa,-,hig the limit from 95 percent of the governor's salary to '1 *10 percent with aiinual adjustments to reflect the C^Ot of I I ney This AL'o-i2o; em the- NA; 1-11-1per"ttl Association of Professional E,,rnployees (MAP11"I'") was pursuing legislation (H)"30951 S1 1 1"' 27 {j) -to moderate the niore restrictive state salary cap by extending the local government salary cap to state eniployees. "T'he bills flii I ed to nest the first: and second coni.mittee deadlines, but on Wednesday the State Government Supplemental Budget bill, .j. (j g i.tz .5 R.-And.over) was amended to include the language in the original House and Senate legislation. Although the bi.11 has no direct impact on local units of government, if approved it Could make future changes in the salary cap more difficult PdgE HHS Of H09 March 28, 2008 Page 5 dtie to the fact that could have an impact on the state budget. - Oues,fions? Contact (3fary Car/son of 651,281.12-55 oi-geezrls car g Kusliner W 651, 28.1, 1203 or' lkn.5hri.4'r Inn,% or Am.endin.ent pulls mon.ey from. the Workers' (.omp Special Fund "The 'l-IOLISC.I,.i:iahej-.E---,duca,tion, Jobs and Econornic Development supplemental budget bill, 111"3722 was aniended to require that $1.4 ni.illion. be transferred from. the Workers Compensation Special Fund to the state's General Fund. In a separate bill, another $4.9 million Trona the Special Fund was diverted to fund a study of cancer cases related to the iron Tnining industry. If these provisions survive the legislative process, they will result in. increased agsessi-nents against all employers. J'he Workers' C(.Yin.pensation Special 'Fund's purpose is to administer specific progranis set out in Cliaoter 176 including- mandatory 11 - coverage and enforcement, insurance verification, uriinsured claims administration, supplementary benefits reimbursenient, and subsequent injury reimbursement, When combined, these two transfers COUld increase the assessment rate for the, special compensation fund by as MUCh as 21 percent. Currently, the rate for a self-insured employer is eqk..ial to 24.04 percent of 2006 indemnity paid while other employers contribute- at a. rate equal to 8,72 percent of 2006 .Pure Premium for For more illfbi-maijoll on. City I ogix I alivC igulm Contact any member Of L110 Lxague (IfN-filmeSota Cifieti InLotgovernilicilla I ReI iiljoffs WWI I, or 800,925AM wid. WWWA.alc,org Mar Z8 ZBBB 17:Z9:05 Via Fax -> 65145ZB94H Administrator W LEAGUE ars MINN ESO"',rA (;1.- A. S -Fri .a F a - Y A iveckt ), I.,gi,sl.` nivtr the !Ju*t gue c?/'A4i17rWsOic:r. C:.'tthM each employer. Under the combined effect of these two trans'f':ers, th.e rate for self insurers would increase to an estimated 28.98 percent of the 2006 indemnity paid kind for other empioyers to 10.5'1. percent. t:rf 2006 PLIre l'renii uni . The additional east to .LM.ClT menibers would be iii the range of ` 400,000, That cost would Nave to corne either from the work comp program's fund balance or frorn a one to two perce=nt increase in work. comp premiums for next year. Since the transfer would be cane -time event., the assessiri.ent rate would pre*s;uniably drop back, down again inthe following year. Accord.i ng to the Department of 1:..,abor and industry, as of March 2008, the balance of the Workers' C;.onipensation Special Mind was approximately $41 million. The Fund did end the year with a. forwarding balance: of'$3.1,8 rnil..lion.. However, these nioni.es are allocated to fund on­goiti.g workers' compensation. claims. This is not a surplus, but ni.onies to meet liabilities of the fund. Qia--f.stiuns? ('<atttczr..t C.: ctr;y (...cruor, at Cies 1.281.1255 tit• �Tc"rrr l sc>ti'[ �l6rtc . sat � int• flee ' fi-jlz ert 651.281.1265 of -LZ rid '�n, Senate committee approves increase to tratlAfkc`, ticket surcharge 111e Ser€ate ,lt,icf c:j,arV Fitla'tIce Di.vi.,si(,)n this; week'. approved a. $:3 increase in the surcha..rge on criminal and traffic ofTenses. The move ca.rrie as a surpni.se ti'ven that the existing surcharge of $72 has been called excessive and has been at the: heart of a. conflict: between state: leaders and local entities that issue tickets. All Page 886 Of 0B9 Mardi 28, 2005 Page fi but aboi.tt. $'10 of the surcharge is depositedinto the state's general f'rtnd. In 2003, the .l;,.egisl.at.ture increased the surcharge on this category of offenses fror"i't $35 to $60. 1'hen, in 2005, the Legislature increased the surcharge on the sa-ine category of violations froi:'n $60 to $72. When the surcharge is added to t:lic :carie, the cost of a. traffic t.ick:et, is a. minimum of a,bottt $120, with just $13 to $20 going back. to the jUdsdiction that issues the violation, City officials have: been increasingly a.lartned at the financial 'inipact the surcharge has on residents. At the sa.rne time, resentment has grown over the lopsided distribution of the reven.uey collected for stitutoy violations enforced at the local level- .In response, some cities have implemented administrative fine orditiitticcAs for tra:ffic offenses, a practice the States Auditor and the Office of the Attorney General say is not authorized. The increase is expected to be roiled into the Senate's onanibus supplemental budget bill later today. Ironically, a bill that would dr41llati.cally reduce the surcharges can criminal offenses, inclu.dirig traffic: ofi:enses, passed out of the Senate lo.l i i i��;f)lxinii�t:t C:te4� earlier this se scion. ,LL 2f a Nloug, D1, L, -St- Paul reduces'various criminal justice-rela-ted fees that: were enacted its recent years in response to budget shortfalls. Support. f'or this bil l dwi.n.dl ed due to concerns that it creates a $107 million hole in the state's already -ailing general fund.. Questions"? C.ontcacl Anne Pinn at 6.51.281,126 3 of- Cz ar g For nxxe inAmnation on city lc,gislative imues, contact uttp member ot'the Leal ue of Ltinncsota CAlies inteat;overmncntt.43 Relations temp, 651.281.1200 or 23{10.925,11.22 and www.1n1c:,org Mar ZO 20HB 17:29:55 Via Fax -> 65145ZB94H Administrator 'LAGUE OF ' .M,I.N.NES0"FA -FridayFax- A weekly legishnive ul.4alefi-orn tl-?e League q1UTMOSOM UIVS League becomes a partner (of Minnesota Foreclosure Partners Council 'T'he Leasue of Minnesota Cities has become �i partner in the Minnesota Forec.10SUre, Partners, Council. The goal of the Minnesota Foreclosure Nartners Council is to recognize and. coordinate policies and programs that, effectively address the inipact of niortgage foreclo,sure,, onfainilies, neighborhoods E.tnd conin) unities. '['he COLInCil identities existing and potential residential. foreclosures coordinate existing financin] resources and create new fini.ancial pt WLICIS. The board. (Yf the Fainily Housing Fund, a j.)onprofit orl4anization., established the council in J8.111-iary 2007. Most recently the M nnesota foreclosure Partners Council, with help froni the'Nortfiside I-Ionie Fund, developed a ren)ediation plan for coninnunities stressedl by foreclosare .S,1. 'Last year, the Minnesota housing Finance Agency HTAII kanRnounlced a-1111 'JAA/--tI-d of 1 1 ;111 n to VNI, J� '. - 4M. . .. be used to acquire, rehabilitate and resell flle proper s that are iM foreclosure or vacant. Menibers of the COU1161 comprise or representatives from agencies, nonprofit organizations and local governnients. Partners include: 0 City ofMinneapolis 0 City of St 'Paul • Hennepin County • Rarnsey Counties • Fain.ily Housing Fund • Fannie :Mae, Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation • Greater Minnesota Rousingy Fund, • Housing'Link Page 007 Of 009 March 28, 2008 Page 7 0 Minnesota I fou si jig 1"i nanc;e AgenCy * Metropolitan Consortiun.i. of Coni.niunity, Developer,.,, * Twin Cities,'LASC a Minnesota Hom.e Ownership Center 0 .I. Markets I-Ioni cown.ersb i p Initiative 'The I.,eagrue looks forward to working with this diverse and dedicated group to identify and develop solutions to help fiamilies and coni..awnities weather the f0reCIOSUTe CH.SilS. Ouestions? Conlacrffue Ngpi.ven at �j5l. 281. 1260 or of Measure would regulate ligbfing purchased with state funds An aniendment incorporated into the House State Government Finance supplemental budget' bill Q_Tf, R— Andover)—and ultiniately the omnibusTv" supplernental. budget bill, (I T.-1. .LL- . - --il . . . ....... DFL -Crystal) - — - would. restd.et t.he type of outdoorlighting fixtur ss that can be purchased using state funds. The an-i.endment, offered by Kahn (DFL -Minneapolis), niust be energy efficient 4ind rnUSt Produce MirliIIII-11 upward lighting. 'I"he bill is ainied at iniptoving energy conservation and reducing light pollution. The ineasure also contains a nuniber of exceptions. I. .'he requirement would not apply if State te ,igency or local unit of governnient deterinines that compliance would increase, use ofelectricity, increase the cost to purchase 01. maintain the lighting system, or would COMPI-OnliSe public safety. Thea exceptions address rnost of the concerns raised by suite For mora fiirormaLioll On city legislative imsues, Contact anv mcnilier oftlic Lxaguc of Minnesota CIfica Intorpovermilclual Reh-16011S takill, 6,51.281,1200 011800,925,1122 amd wwwJnic,org Mar ZB ZH88 17:38:42 Via Fax -> 65145ZB94H Administrator -Fara.a Fa�- Y . ►vercll,ly legisXenive rdpclale freiriz they .lac:aguer gfAllirineso 'r. C::'it' es agencies and local u.nrts of government that plrrchase oUIdo()r f1xtLlres with state dollars, H:.l, 3987„ the :l:>e.l-rtF orest bill, was introduced as a nwastt.re to establish. a $15 million reserve escrow a.ccotr.rAt for the Republican National Convention that will be held in St. Paul later this year. Kahn, who chairs the Cfave.rnrnleitt :�"ir)sa.rlGe; Division, a.niended the entirety of her division's supplenlenlal budget recommendations as we'll. as sonic* controversial policy la.rl-guage onto the BF 3987. Page BHB Uf 889 March 28, 2008 Page) 8 indto,trial and n•Itinrcrpal Vernll'ty by $.50 in all categories of appropriation permits that are -for more than. 50 million gallons. Cities can at least be relieved that irrigation and once -through. systems are bearirtg about 70 percent of'tlre proposed fee increase. (.)r. e,stions? (. O nteyel (:."rc7ilir.lcirartsuri cr! 6.51,281,1 259 cel' Register today for .X...:ivl.0 Legislative Conference April 9-10 (Note: the amended versions of 1.117 3987 and .HF 1812 will not be available online until. Local 20(?8 :[,lV{C' Legislative Conference and reports 1Vlorael�ty after the; Finance CommitteeCommittee{.,Deal Ciovertltllent .{:�a.y at the Capitol will be the amendments to the full .1;[atasc.) held April 9- 10in St. Paul. ()nlirte registration is now opera at the LMC website at www,lmc.orcz,. ( nee tions? (`WilactAnne f"ittr ev (.>5.1.281.126 Water appropriation Fee in,VI-PI P 'l:'lic Serrate Omnibus Suppl.eniental 1°irana.n.ce bill W rticiude a Set. of -nerea e s ''I' -,-he water appropriation perinit fees currently charred, by the 1::)c,r.��l.rtnlL�rr1: of Na.t:r.rri►.1 ltc'sc:>r,.rr'c:,E S. (UN'R.), i'llese increases were an unexpected addition that appeared in tine Environnient. and :"Natural Resources section of the budget. (Article 10), `The fee increases raise approximately $5.1.5,000 for the; general fund and are explained a5 an attempt to lessen the S:3 mi.11ion gap between pen -nit fetes collected orad tile, cast. Of opera.tiota. of"the 'DN'R. Department ofWaters permitting pro rani. Of the total, roughly $151,000 is raised from once -through heating and cooling systerns and $204,000 is raised front irrigation systems. The remaining $1.,.57,000 result's from increasing the: per million Tallon fee for This event is being hosted in cotjjl_irycti(arl With the Association of Mialnesot:a. Cot,int:ies, the: Minneyse:►#.'4t AsSc'►citl.t.ie. of"Iownships, and the iv.e.rrrrrL�i►tet .3S irUUI IM)arU.N rA'Sc CIaition- It -is the first time the League has produced a joint legis ativc conference with these three key partners in local gover•tintent. Learri about key 1er,g3l i.ti .rte rssueS f[ivrn,; local ova.'nlinient'from Speaket of the ..Flouse ..NJ rgarert Andorson 'Kellille;r (DR, -Minneapolis), :{-Iouse .M:inoiity .Leador lyarty Seif'er°t. (R...M,arsba.11), SenateA Majority Leader L.a.rry Poky il.illur (:CJ'FL-Minneapolis), Semite; .M.i.nority Leader and former'RochesteTr city council rnennbe:r f;)rt.yicf S��l.j r1� (.Ft -Rochester), and others. Free bus service from the conf.e:rera.cer will take you to and 'f'rorn the Capitol to advocate for local government-'l'Hendl.y legislation, To learn more and register go to www,Irn<i.ori::=/cc)ral:f)c:�;c<7rtt'?(a(.)�s,clral, ':r"1te conference agenda is online at www.1(� cr(ti fPdf',/Confwew-ences/t.n-M :.pc�l= For More; infornlaation on city logislativc issues, conhw! ally 111C111ber of the League c>k'M m escrla Cilie7ntcrRover[lmcnrtai r:crariuns 4coa1;, 651.,281,1200 or 800.925.1 122 r►rld tivwW,lrtlC,0r9 Mar 20 2000 17:31:34 Via Fax -> 6514528940 Administrator -Fri .a Fa-'xx7- A weekly .c��s.ctfLa ����i:rc_firrrthe League r/'MirresatcrG:r tics ' own hall meetings 'fawn. hall tneet.in.gs are a greatcl't.aa:t.ce to ttteet with your legislators and tell your city story, Upcoming 'mee'tings in a. city near you include; Mar 29 in Rockville (G-.Mnite :k',d�;e; C66, Main) with. Rep. Steve Gottwalt Marr 29 in St. Paul ('I illc;re5t. Community Center, 1.978 Ford Parkway, .10am) with Rep, Michael. :l aym.ar Mar 29 in St. Louis Park (f:ron:t 10:30 to noon at the Harvest Moon Coffee 14C)USe, 5101 Minnetonka I:31vd,, 1030 an°r.) with Rep. Steve Sinton April 12 in Rochester (Dunn Brothers Coffee, 120 .Eltort Hills .Drive NW, 8-. 30-9:30 a'na.) with Re -p. Kim Norton April 1.2 in St. Paul (.t-l:illcrest Corn.nitmity Center, 1978 Ford Parkway, I Oarn) with Rep Michael Paymar Paye 009 Of 009 Manch 28, 2008 Pager 9 April 14, 15, & 16 in St. Paul (State. Capitol, 10 am) C OntitltLlent Day on the 1-1x11 for citizens of Senate District 48 with Sen MIk.e Junghauer, :Everyone, including children, is invited to this chance to learn the political. process and discuss the issues. .If'you have any cjuestions about: the event or WOUld like to .RSVP, please contact Peder Mewis at 651.-296- 3733 or at pe:der•iiic:yvis( r)sc:i�.ia.te:,mi�, Senate District. 48 includes all or parts of the cities o A.r>wrika, Bethel, East Bethel, Elk River, Oak C=rave, mid Rainsey. Che=ck. your Ioc;I.l newspaper or radio station for additional, dates. To receive e-trl.a.il notice of upcon7.ing town hall i:neet.in.gs near you, subscribe online at httL):://www.h(7i,.t.,5,e.lcg,5trtte. ll liys:.ltw12 and ha-1)www,selmte,Imy.state..,In11.us/schccklle/lists e'rv.lrtill Staying informed "1'i> keep informed on news f"rorn the :'Douse of Representatives, subscribe to the nonpartisan Session. Weekly newsmagzt. in.e. at htl��/„IwwW.l'It7krtie.le+;:,t'iite.rZ�ra.r.tti/l'ttla„I�,Itil.tl74C3-� besw.asp orcall (65 I) 296-2146 or (800) 657- ;3550. For more in$<rrmation on ci.£y lcgislativc irisucsr, contact any mcnthor of the l...cagnc of .Mfi ncsotu C'ittcs l.ni.crnovcrttmen£ztr Rdin.ions tcaun, cJ5 1.28 L 1.200 01' 800,9251122 artet www.trtrc,ort,