01-13-09 CM Agenda Packet
AGENDA
Council/Manager Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
January 13, 2009
6:30 pm or immediately following the HRA meeting
1. 2009 Legislative Policies - Meet with Legislative Representatives (7 pm)
2. Lighting Request for Laurel Avenue Trails
3. Winter Sidewalk and Trail Maintenance Policy
4. Snow Plowing and Ice Control Policy
5. 2009 Utility Billing Fee Schedule
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Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
January 13, 2009
Agenda Item
1.2009 Legislative Policies
Prepared By
Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager
Summary
On January 6 the Council adopted the 2009 Legislative Policies. Area legislators have been
invited to the January 13 Council/Manager Meeting to review the policies with the Council.
Attachments
2009 Legislative Policies (30 pages)
2009 legislative Policies
Adopted by the City Council January 6, 2009
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1. Fiscal Disparities ...................................................................... ~...........,........................... 4
2. Metropolitan Council Inflow/Infiltration Surcharge ......................................................... 5
3. Minnesota Department of Transportation, Transportation Funding and Management ..... 6
4. Utllio/ .Relocation Under DeSign-Build Road Construction.....................,........................ 7
5. Funding for the Clean Water Legacy Act ........................................~................................. 8
6. Education Funding .............. ............................................................................................ 10
7. Group Residential Facilities in the Single-Family (R-l) Zoning District........................... 11
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I-A. Fiscal Disp<li"ities:Metro Cities (AMM) Legislative Policy I-G ...................................... 13
2-A. Metropolitan Council Inflow/Infiltration Surcharge:
Metro Cities (AMM) Legislative Policy N- K ............... .......... ................... .................... ....... 14
3-A. Minnesota Department of Transportation, Transportation Funding
and Management: Metro Cities (AMM) Legislative Policy V-A............................................ 15
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3-C. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, Transportation Funding
and Management: Metro Cities (AMM) Legislative Policy V-E ............................................ 18
3-D. Minnesota Department of Transportation, Transportation Funding
and Management: Metro Cities (AMM) Legislative Policy V-J ............................................. 19
3-E. Minnesota Department of Transportation, Transportation Funding
and Management: Metro Cities (AMM) Legislative Policy V-O ........................................... 20
3- F. Minnesota Department of Transportation, Transportation Funding .'
and Management: League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Legislative Policy LE-32................... 21
3-G. Minnesota Departin.ent of Transportation, Transportation Funding
and Management: League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Legislative Policy LE-15................... 22
4-A. Minnesota Department of Transportation, Transportation Funding
and Management: League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Legislative Policy SD-6 .................... 23
5-A. Funding for the Clean Water Legacy Act:
Metro Cities (AMM) Legislative Policy III-Q....................................................................... 24
5-B. Funding for the Clean Water Legacy Act:
League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Legislative Policy SD-42 ............................................... 25
6-A. Education Funding: Robbinsdale Area Schools Legislative Action Coalition:
2008 Session Priorities.......................................................................................................... 27
6-B. Education Funding: Hopkins Public Schools Legislative Action Coalition:
2008 Platform...................................................................................................................... 28
7-A. Group Residential Facilities in the Single-Family (R-l)
Zoning District: Metro Cities (AMM) Legislative Policy II-H.............................................. 29
7-B. Group Residential Facilities in the Single-Family (R-l)
Zoning District: League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Legislative Policy 10........................... 30
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Since 1971, Fi$cal Dispariti~ has required citi~ J;O sha.re a portion of their commercial and. in-
dustrial tax base growth with other jurisdictions. The contribution amount is based on the rela-
tive fiscal capacity of each community, which is measured by the market value per capita. Each
year the City of Golden Valley receives its share and contribut~ to the pool. Because Golden
Valley has a high fiscal capacity, it contribut~ more to the ' pool than it receives. In 2009, Golden
Valley will contribute $4,664,476 in net tax capacity.
In recent years, changes in classification rates for commercial/industrial properti~ have d~creased
the tax capacity available to cities to deal with the increased derrta.nd for services for these uses.
At the same time, traffic levels have increased while state funding for local roads has decreased.
For cities contributing to fiscal disparities, the burdens have increased while fewer r~ources are
available to address them, creating a higher burden for r~idential properti~ in these communi-
ties.
Commercial properti~ can contest their taxable market valu~ until April of the current tax year.
If there were to be a mid-year ~djustment in value, the city pays the abatement of taxe$ but is
not reimbursed from the fiscal disparities pool. With more adjustments mid-year and class rat~
that changed in 2001 on commercial and industrial properti~, the burdens for haying WS t:ype
of property in a city are not adequately m~ed through current fiscal dispariti~ cost sharing
statut~.
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The City of Golden Valley supports a comprehensive study of the fiscal disparities program to
examine its initial purpose, the extent to which this purpose is currently served or should be
amended, and changes in the tax structure that have impacted the program.
With the benefit of this information, Golden Valley would support adjustments to the fiscal
dispariti~ program that would create a more equitable tax policy for the twin citi~ metropolitan
area.
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To reduce the volume of inflow and infiltration (clear water) entering its sanitary sewer systetn
and wastewater treatment system, the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES)
has instituted a program that places a surcharge on cities with excess peak Hows. Golden Val-
ley's inflow and infiltration (III) surchar~ for peak flow violations is $388,100 annually, or
$1,900,500 for five years. This is based on one peak flow violation in 2005. Historically, the City
has had thtee or more violations per year. Golden Valley must spend more than $388,000 each
year in activities to reduce its inflow and infiltration, or the MCES will hold the money until the
City spends it. After 2011, the surcharge becomes a demand charge if cities do not meet MCES
established goals.
Golden Valley has been one of the most proactive communities in addressing public and private
property sources of III in the last year. However, the City has found that during its point of sale
inspection program, approximately 22 percent of the properties were non-compliant and the
sewer services were in need of rehabilitation. The average cost of rehabilitation is $3,600, but
costs range from $500 to approximately $10,000.
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The City of Golden Valley supports the following positions:
· the surcharge progtam should be set at a fixed rate each year and not subject to change based
on violations
· demand charges to cities should be deferred until 2018
· funding should be established to assist private property owners in replacing or rehabilitating
their private services
· funding should be established to assist cities with public improvements that reduce III
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The City of Golden Val~ey has the Eollowing transportation-related concerns:
· The City has had to delay street improvements due to inadequate funding for Municipal State
Aid projects. Some of these roads are in severely deteriorated condition.
· The City does not receive adequate Municipal State Aid funding to install.pedestrian and bike
facilities on its MSA. system or county roads.
· Current Municipal State Aid rules do not permit the use of MSA funds for relocating or bury-
ing private utilities. '
· The Legislature has failed to provide appropriate funding to MnDOT so that it can maintain
its rights-of-way, fences, and vacant properties in the metropolitan area.
· MnDOT has been unable. to convey rights-of-way and excess properties from past project$ to
local governments so they can be evaluated for development potential.
.. MnDOT has indicated it cannot agree to long-term maintenance of water quality improve-
ments that protect water bodies adjacent to the highway system.
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The City of Golden Valley supports:
· legislation that allows local government to implement a street utility fee
· additional highway bonding
· an increase in the motor vehicle sales tax
· restoration of license tab fees
· additional funding from the general fund so MnDOT can meet the state's maintenance and
transportation needs
· use of public right-of-ways, including County and Municipal State Aid roadways, for all
forms of transportation
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has promoted legislation relating
to the design~huild construction process that would require private and public utilities to be
responsible for utility relocation necessitated by road construction. The poligr, if enacted, would
create unanticipated costs for utilities owned and operated by cities. MUJlicipally-owned utilities
would be unreasonably held to the same standards as privately-owned utilities that exist in the
public right-of~way.
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The City supports use of the design~build procedure; however, municipal utWties that exist in
the public right-of~way should not be penalized under this process. Municipal utilities legiti-
mately exist in the public right-of~way. When a MnDOT construction project requires the relo-
cation of utilities, the cost of relocating municipal utilities should be shared equitably between
the department and affected municipal utilities.
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The 1972 Clean Water Act requires all states to develop a list of impaired waters that do not
meet state water quality standards (even after measures to address point sources of pollution have
been implemented), prioritize them, detenninesources of non-point pollution, and formulate a
plan for improving the quality of each water body.
The following water bodies located in Golden Valley are on the impaired waters list:
· Sweeney Lake
· Wirth Lake
· Bassett .Creek Main Stem (two impairments)
Golden Valley is tributary to the following impaired waters:
· Medicine Lake
· Lake Hiawatha
· Lake Pepin
Other water bodies may be added to this list.
Although a list of impaired waters has been required since 1972, very few states have complied
with the Clean Water Act. Recent lawsuits filed against the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) seek development of these lists as required by law. Based on rulings on these lawsuits, the
EPA and the states are under court orders to establish the impaired waters lists. Furthermore, the
Clean Water Act restricts additional pollutants from entering listed impaired waters until plans
are in place to clean up the waters. As a result, growth, development, redevelopment, and expan-
sion within cities throughout Minnesota would likely be limited or prohibited in the future.
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The City will work actively with the administration, the Legislature, and other stakeholders in
the design and implementation of Minnesota's impaired waters program to accomplish the fol-
lowing objectives.
· Ensure equitable funding solutions are found, such as the state general fund or bonding, that
broadly collect revenue to address this statewide problem.
· Support legislative passage of revenue streams dedicated to providing at least $80 million per
year to these programs. These funds should supplement traditional sources of funding for
these purposes and not cover budget cuts,backfi.ll past program reductions, or to otherwise
supplant normal state spending on water programs.
· Direct the majority of funds collected by the state for impaired waters into programs that
fund municipal wastewater and storm water projects. Funds are also needed for state programs
(Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund, Wastewater Infrastructure Fund, Phosphorus Reduction
Grant Program, TMDL Grants Program, Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant
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permitting and for other state programs that provide financial resources for city wastewater
treatment facilities. septic tank replacement. storm water management projects. and other city
water quality improvement and protection projects.
· Adequa~ely cover the .current five-year wastewater infrastructure funding need projection of
more than $2.1 billion.
· Recognize ~d address the costs of new regulatory mandates ~d load reduction requirements
on municipal storm water management infrastructure and operation.
· Allow H~bility in achieving pollutant load reductions and limitations through offsets or trad-
ing of pollutant load reduction credits for both point and nonpoint load reduction.
· Recognize and credit the work under way and already completed by local units of government
to limit point and nonpoint source water pollutant discharges.
· Recognize the diversity of efforts and needs that exists across the state.
· Ensure the best science available is used to accurately determine the sources of pollutant load
to maximize positive environmental outcomes and minimize unnecessary regulatory and
financial burdens for cities.
· Ensure the state requires that the MPCA retain control of the TMDL development process
and that all scientific research related to TMDLs is conducted by the MPCA or qualified.
objective parties pursuant to state contracting and procurement.
· Clarify state water quality mandates so cities know specifically what they are required to do
and wh.at methods of a(:hieving those outcomes are acceptable to state and federal regulators.
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Adequately funded K-12 schools, early education, and after-school programs are critical to a
healthy community and productive society. The City of Golden Valley has the following con-
cerns:
· School districtS in Minnesota increasingly must rely on passing surplus referendums to fund
basic operating expenses.
· Studies show that quality child care and early education programs can cut crime and violence,
yet Head Start is so under-funded that it could ser\Te only about six of 10 eligible three- and
four-year-olds in Minp.esota in 2000. The Child Care and Development Block Grant, to help
low-income parents pay for cluld care, could serve only 6 percent of eligible Minnesota chil-
dren in 1999. Minnesota remains far from meeting the needs of low- and llloderate-incollle
working families for quality child care. *
· Average child care center tuition for two children can exceed $17,800-more than a full-time,
minimum-wage earner makes in a year.
· Low wages for child care center teachers in Minnesota too often result in high staff turnover,
inadequately-tnlined staff, and low-quality care.
· Quality after-school programs can transform hours of soaring crime, drug use, and car crashes
into hours of constructive, supervised activities that can build the values and skills children
need for school success and job productivity. However, state and federal budget cuts have
eliminated programs or reduced eligibility in programs, placing an increasing number of vul-
nerable children in unsupervised and risky situations.
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The City of Golden Valley supports:
· adequate, fair, and stable funding for K-12 schools so school districts never have to levy for
core operating services
· increased statewide funding for high-quality early education programs
· state investment to ensure that all school-aged children and teens have access to after-school
youth development programs
*Source: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids - 1212 New lOrk Ave. NW; Suite 300 - Washington, DC 2005.
see ......l1li.-1: Robbinsdale Area Schools Legislative Action Coalition: 2009 Session
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Numerous citizens have informed the Golden Valley City Council about a concentration of
group homes within a Golden Valley neighborhood. In one case, two group homes are located
next to each other and two others are located within a block or two. Golden Valley is a city with
many small neighborhoods isolated by arterial streets, parks, or other large facilities. Concentra-
tion of group homes in such a neighborhood could dramatically change its character.
In the mid-l 980s, the state decentralized the care of various groups of persons by eliminating
larger institutions. The goal was to create smaller, residential treatment homes within neighbor-
hoods. The Legislature established a human service licensing law (Minnesota Statutes Section
245A.II, Subd. 3) that requires cities to permit state-licensed group homes (defined as residen-
tial facilities in the Golden Valley zoning code) serving six or fewer persons in single family zon-
ing districts. It also allows cities to require conditional use permits for state licensed group homes
if they serve seven to 25 persons in R-I, R-2, and Multiple Family Zoning Districts. The Golden
Valley Zoning Code is consistent with state law.
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To constrain over-concentration of licensed group homes in Golden Valley and other suburbs,
the Golden Valley City Council will work with Hennepin County to assure a best practices ap-
proach is followed for appropriate separation of group residential facitilites.
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Metro Cities opposes the use of fiscal disparities to fund social or physical rnetropolitan pro-
grams since it results ina metropolitan-wide property tax increase hidden from the public.
Metro Cities supports the continuation of the fiscal disparities program until such time as an ap-
propriate replacemeht is developed. Metro Cities supports a state conducted analysis of the Fiscal
Disparities Program to determine whether the program is meeting its original goals and objec-
tives, and whether changes to the program should be considered to better meet those objectives.
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The Metropolitan Council's Water Resources Management Plart established an III surcharge in
2007 on.cities that are determined to be contributing unacceptable amounts of storm water to
the:: MCES wastewater treatment system. Currently 46 cities have been identified as excessive III
contributors. This number is subject to change, depc::nding on rain events, and any city in the
metrop9litan area could be affected.
While Metro Cities recognizes the importance of controlling III because it affects the size, and
therefore the cost, of wastewater treatment systems and because excessive III in one city can af-
fect development capacity of another city that lies down pipe, we are concerned about the poten-
tial for cities to incur increasingly exorbitant costs, and decreasing benefits, in their on-going ef-
forts to mitigate excessive III. Metro Cities opposes the 'demand' charge that is set to occur once
the surcharge program expires. Instead, Metro Cities would encourage the Metropolitan Council
to work with cities to establish a process for reaching agreed upon benchmarks to reduce inHow
and infiltration. The benchmarks should be determined using a data-supported definition of
excessive III, and adequate and verifiable How data that is updated regularly
Metro Cities continues to monitor the surcharge program, and enco1l;rages the Metropolitan
Council to support state financial assistance for Metro Area III mitigation through future Clean
Water Legacy Act appropriations or similar legislation.
Further, Metro Cities supports state capital assistance to provide grants to metro area cities for
the purpose of mitigating inHow and infiltration problems into municipal wastewater collection
systems.
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Metro Cities supported the 2008 Transportation Finance bill. This legislation allows fofneces-
sary resources for MnDQ't the county road system and the MSA road system, and will help
makeup for the lack .of state resources over the last twenty years. Metro Cities was proud to be
part of the effort to secure this base level funding.
However, the resources contained in. the transportation finance bill represent 011.ly half of the
need in our counties, cities and state. Metro Cities recognizes the need for a.dditional transporta-
tion funding statewide, and will continue to advocate for additional resources to maintain our
transportation infrastructure. In addition, cities still lack the authority to use additional tools for
city street improvements; such resources continue to be restricted to property taxes and special
assessments. It is im.pel"ative that alternative authority be granted to municipalities for this pur-
pose to relieve the burden on the property tax. system.
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Issue: The League recognizes that all Minnesota residents and businesses benefit front a sound
trarisportati6n system that offers diverse modes of travel. In spite of the significant funding
increase for transportation enacted in 2008, current funding for roads, bridges, and, transit
systems across all government levels in the state remains inadequate, and Minnesota's transporta-
tion system is failin.g to meet needs pertaining to public safety, population growth and economic
develoPlllent. .
Due to funding challenges, the state has delayed regionally significant road construction and
reconstructionpfojects. Urban areas are experiencing growing congestion and are lagging behind
other regions in making transit investments. Rural roads are not being upgraded to meet modern
safety standards, and are not serving the needs of industries that depend on the ability to trans-
port heavy loads.
Local roads, bridges, sidewalks, and trails are critical components of Minnesota's transportation
infrastructure. Cities, like the state, have inadequate resources to preserve and reconstruct aging
transportation infrastructure, and to build transportation infrastructure to serve new develop-
ment. Existing funding mechanisms, such as municipal state aid (MSA), special assessments and
bonding, have limited applications, making it difficult for cities to address growing needs.
Further, as the state funding shortfall has grown, the trunk highway project cost participation
requirements imposed on local units of government have increased dramatically. This burden has
been exacerbated by the state's use of trunk highway bonds as a funding source, because under
Minnesota's constitution, trunk highway bond dollars cannot be spent on local components of
trunk highway projects, and the bond dollars are not distributed through the Highway User Tax
Distribution Fund formula. Cost participation requirements put added pressure on local bud-
gets, contribute to property tax increases and divert local resources from the over 39,000 lane
miles in Minnesota under municipal jurisdiction.
Response: More resources must be dedicated to all components of the state's transportation
system, and local units of government must have access to resources and funding tools to meet
growing needs. The League supports:
· MVST distribution of 60 percent for roads and bridges, and 40 percent for transit.
· A permanent increase in the gas tax.
· Indexing of the gas tax, provided there is a limit on how much the tax can be increased for
inflation in a given amount of time.
· Increases in vehicle registration taxes (tab fees).
· Trunk highway bonding, provided the Legislature implements reasonable restrictions on the
amount of debt service the state will incur, and provided the Legislature appropriates funding
to assist with local costs related to projects funded with trunk highway bonds.
· General obligation bonding for local roads and bridges, particularly for routes of regional
significance.
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· A sales tax increase to fund transportation needs.
· Funding to assist cities burdened by cost participation responsibilities imposed by imPfove-
ment projects on the state's principal arterial system and on the county state aid highway
(CSAH) system.
· Funding for transportation components of economic deVelopment and redevelopment proj--
ectS of regional significance.
· Full funding for all components of state highway projects, including related stormwater man-
agement systems, through state sources.
· Funding to build roads to standards that can accommodate the year-round transport of heavy
loads.
· A sales tax exemption for materials purchased for state and local road, bridge, sidewalk, trail
and transit construction projects.
· Authority for cities to impose development impact fees.
· Local funding options that would allow cities to raise revenues for roads, bridges, sidewalks,
trails, and transit.
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Metro Cities suppoJ.:tS jurisdictional reassignment or turnback of roads ona phased basis using
functional classifications and other appropriate criteria subject to a corresponding mechanisrn
for adequa.te funding of roadway improvements and continued maintenance. Metro Cities does
not support the wholesale turnback of county roads without the total cost being reimbursed to
the city in a timely manner.
Cities do not have the financial capacity, other thari significa11t property tax increases, to absorb
the additional roadway responsibilities without new funding sources. The existing municipal
turnback fund is not adequate based on contemplated turnbacks. The 2008 Transportation
Finance legislation will add approximately $6 million to the Metro Turnback Fund, bringing the
fund up to $20 million, which falls short of the $100 million needed.
Metro Cities supports additional funding for municipalities that are assuming the role of main-
tenance and upkeep on city streets that maintain a level of traffic consistent with state highways.
Cities should be compensated for providing a service that traditionally has been borne by the
state. The state has abrogated its responsibility for maintaining major roads throughout the state
by requiring, through omission, that cities bear the burden of maintenance on major state roads.
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Even with the additional resources provided by the Legislature thrQugh the transportation fi-
nance bill, ~ig11ificant needs remaiJl in the metro area CSAH system. The additional revenue for
the CSAH, system will result in more projects being completed faster, however, greater pressure
is. being placed on municipalities to participate in cost sharing activities; encumbering an already
over-burdened local funding system. When the alternative is not building or maintaining roads,
cities bear not only the costs of their local systems but also pay upward of fifty percent of county
road projects. Metro Cities supports special or additional funding for cities that have burdens of
additional cost participation in county road projects.
Although only 10% of the CSAH roads are in the metro area, they account for nearly 50% of
the vehicle miles traveled. The new CSAH formula passed by the Legislature will better account
for needs in the Metropolitan Area, and the new formula is a first step in providing additional
resources for the Metropolitan Area.
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With the passage of the transportation finance legislation, much of MnDOT's maintenanCe
budget has been restored. However, it is likely that localllllits of government will continue to be
asked to maintain state-owned infrastructure. Metro Cities' supports MnDOT alleviating cities
of the State's responsibility through the additional resources provided to MnDOT in the Trans-
portation Finance legislation. We also support funding that allows the State to maintain its own
infrastructure.
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Issue: Maintenance ofproperqr, including government property and facilities, is important t9
public safety and to the image of Minnesota cities. Cities are acutely aware of the respollsibility
they have for enforcing property maintenance codes pertaining to grass mowing, noxious weed
abatement, the placement ,of trash in yards and fence maintenance.
Minnesota has many miles of highways that run through cities. In recent years, the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has cut a substantial percentage of its rights~of-way
management staff. The cuts have resulted in reduced maintenance along some corridors and on
parcels acquired by MnDOT for transportation purposes. Specifically, MnDOT has reduced the
frequency of mowing, litter collection, noxious weed abatement and repair of fences and guard
rails. 'This maintenance reduction has created public safety concerns and has undermined efforts
to keep corridors attractive.
Response: The League requests that MnDOT be required to maintain state rights..of~way and
parcels acquired by MnDOT for transportation purposes located within city limits in a manner
consistent with local ordinances governing the upkeep of private property when requested by
the city. Alternatively, MnDOT should reimburse Minnesota cities for the labor, supplies, and
equipment necessary to maintain state rights-of-way to meet city standards and! or minimize
public safety hazards. The Legislature must provide MnDOT with adequate funds to maintain
state rights~of~way.
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hsue: Cities have fundamental responsibility for managing the safe andconveniel1t use of public
ri&hts-of-way and hold local rights-of-way.in trust for the public as an increasingly Scarce and
valuable asset. & demand increases for use of rights-of-way for underground and overhead
wireless facilities and sites for wireless communications toWers, cities must continue to have the
necessary authority to allocate and coordinate the use of this resource among competing uses.
Local management responsibilities vary and are site specific, underscoring the necessity for main-
taining local authority.
Resp6nse: State and federal policymakers and regulators must:
· Uphold local authority to manage and protect public rights-of-way, including reasonable zon-
ing and subdivision regulation and the exercise of local police powers.
· Recognize cities have a paramount role in developing, locating, siting, and enforcing utility
construction and safety standards.
· SuppOrt local authority to require full recovery of actual costs of managing use of public
rights-of-way.
· Maintain city authority to franchise gas, electric, cable services, and open video systems, and
to collect franchise fees and alternative revenue streams.
· Maintain the courts as the primary forum for resolving disputes over the exercise of such au-
thority, and
· Maintain existing city authority to review and approve or deny plans for installation of ad-
ditional wires or cables on in-place utility poles. In the alternative, cities should have broader
authority to require the underground placement of new and/or existing services at the cost of
the utility or telecommunications entity.
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Issue: The Minnesom Department: of Transportation (MnDOT) has promoted legislation relat-
ing to the design-build construction process that would require private and public utilities to be
responsible for utility relocation necessitated by road construction. Thepolic}T, if enacted, would
create uJlallticipatedcosts for utilities owned and operated by cities. Municipally-owned utilities
would be unreasonably held to the same standards as privately-owned utilities that exist in the
public right-of-way.
Response: The League supports use of the design-build procedure; however, municipal utilities
that exist in the public right-of-way should not be penalized under this process. Municipal utili-
ties legitimately exist in the public right-of-way. When a MnDOT construction project requires
the relocation of utilities, the cost of relocating municipal utilities should be shared equitably
between the department and affected municipal utilities.
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Metro. <Sities' su.pports continu.ed develo.pment o.f the metro.po.litan area. in a Illanner that is
respo.nsive to. the market, but is co.gnizant o.f the need to.pro.tect theyvater ~o.urces o.f the state
and tnetr.o. lU"ea. Metro. Cities suppo.r~the go.als o.f the Clean Water Act and effo.rtS at bath the
federal and state level to. implement it. Ho.wever, insufficient reso.urces far impaired water as-
sessmFntS, to.tal maximum daily l()ad. (TMDL) analysis, and, capital pro.jectS threaten bath o.ur
enviro.nment and the metro. area's ability to. respo.nd to. market demands fo.r develo.pment and
redevelo.pment.Consequently) Metro. Cities suppo.rtS continued funding far clean water, includ-
ing dedicated funding far:
· Surface water impairment assessmentS
· TMDL develo.pment
· Sto.rm water co.nstructio.n grantS
· Wastewater co.nstructio.n grantS
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Issue: Despite the billions of dollars that Minnesota municipalities have invested and continue
to invest in wastewater and storm water management systems and best management practices
to protect, preserve, and restore the quality of Minnesota's surfuce waters, the quality of sOlIle of
Minnesota's .surface waters does not meet federal water quality requirements. The federal CI~
Water Act requires that further efforts be made by the state..to. reduce human impacts on surface
waters that are determined to be impaired due to high pollutant loads of nutrients, bacteria,
sediment, mercury; and other contaminants. Scientific studies of these waters must be conducted
to determine how much pollution they can handle (Total Maximum Daily Loads, or TMDLs).
The pollutant load reduction requirements will affect municipal, industrial, and agricultural
practices and operations along any river, stream or lake determined to be impaired. While the
source of 86 percent of the pollutants affecting Minnesota waters are non-point sources, there
will also be new costs and requirements for point-source dischargers, like municipal wastewater
treatment fucilities. Municipal storm water systems will also fuce increased protective require-
ments and regulation as part of the state's impaired waters program.
Response: The League will work actively with the administration, the Legislature, and other
stakeholders in the design and implementation of Minnesota's impaired waters program to:
· Ensure equitable funding splutions are found, such as the state general fund or bonding, that
broadly collect revenue to address this statewide problem.
· Support legislative passage of revenue streams dedicated to providing at least $80 million per
year to these programs. These funds should supplement traditional sources of funding for
these purposes, not be used to cover budget cuts, backfill past program reductions, or to oth-
erwise supplant normal state spending on water programs.
· Direct the majority of funds collected by the state for impaired waters into programs that
fund municipal wastewater and storm water projects, and for state programs needed for
municipal wastewater and storm water permitting and technical support, including the Clean
Water Revolving Loan Fund, Wastewater Infrastructure Fund, Phosphorus Reduction Grant
Program, TMDL Grants Program, Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant and Loan
Program, and other state programs that provide financial resources for city wastewater treat-
ment fucilities, septic tank replacement, storm water management projects, and other city
water quality improvement and protection projects.
· More adequately cover the current five-year wastewater infrastructure funding need projection
of more than $2.1 billion.
· Recognize and address the upcoming costs of storm water management infrastructure and
operation on municipalities from new regulatory mandates and load reduction requirements.
· Allow flexibility in achieving pollutant load reductions and limitations through offsets or trad-
ing of pollutant load reduction credits for both point and non-point load reduction require-
ments within watersheds.
· Recognize and credit the work both underway and already completed by local units of govern-
ment to limit point and non-point source water pollutant discharges.
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· Recognize the diversity of efforts and needs that exists across the state.
· Ensure the best sdellce available is used to accurately determine the sourceS of pollutant load
in order to maximize positive environmental outcomes and minimize unnecessary regulatory
and finandal burdens for dties.
· Ensure the state requires that the MPCA retain control of the TMDL development process
and that all sdentific research related to TMDLs is conducted by the MPCA or qualified,
objective parties pursuant to state contracting, procurement and
· Clarify state water quality mandates so dties know specifically what they are required to do
andwha.t methods of achieving those outcomes are acceptable to state andJederal regulators.
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Robbinsdale Area Schools
Legislative Action Coalition
2009 Legislative Platform
The Legislative Platform expresses what we believe is needed for all students to succeed.
If we are unable to achieve these policies and funding levels, we foresee consequences for
student learning that will negatively impact students' school success, andlifelcareer choices.
Simultaneously, we understand that the state of Minnesota faces a large deficit and is
working to reform all systems, including education. We will actively seek to engage in
this discussion and find creative solutions that will benefit our students and community.
The current priorities within the 2009 Legislative Platform are:
F UN DING
Recognizing that education is an essential service, we strongly support the adoption of the
framework known as the New Minnesota Miracle.
. Sets the basic per pupil funding high enough to cover basic instructional needs
· Fully .funds the State's portion of the Special Education cross-subsidy
· Increases transportation funding to offset general fund's cross subsidy
· Provides additional resources for ELL students
· Provides additional resources for children qualifying for free or reduced lunch
. Recognizes the higher cost of labor in the metropolitan area
EARLY EDUCATION
We strongly support greater investment in early childhood education to increase access,
quality, and accountability.
. Appropriate new funding dedicated to young children at risk attending a schOol-based,
intensive, early education program
MOBILITY
We strongly support legislation that addresses the issue of student mobility and its impact on
education outcomes through a multi-district approach.
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Whereas, the state is constitutionally mandated to provide public education, Hopkins Public
Schools' Legislative Action Coalition, (LAC) believes that:
· high quality public education, committed to all learners, is the cornerstone of a strong com-
munity;
· stable and adequate funding sources are essential for providing quality programS;
· effective and efficient use of resources is an essential element of accountability;
· local control is most effective in meeting community needs;
· diversity strengthens our school district;
· partnerships amon,g families, educators, and an involved community are essential to our
students' success;
· curriculum, instruction, and assessment methods that support the unique ways individual
students learn are essential components of high quality public education. .
be it resolved that Hopkins Public Schools' Legislative Action Coalition will advocate for policies
thatwill enhance the quality of public education in keeping with the above stated beliefs.
2009 Priorities
As it makes decisions, the state Legislature must focus on the educational development of all
children, E-12.
Funding
Formula ResttuctUring
Even though the state faces a historic budget deficit, the state should still enact the new Minnc:-
sota Miracle proposal, restructuring its general education formula with sustainable and predi<;:t-
able funding resources to provide all students with.a high quality education through a thorough
and efficient public school system, and providing for the equitable distribution of resources to a.ll
Minnesota public schools. The new funding system may need to be phased in over time. Priori-
ties that need to be addressed immediately include:
· full funding of special education costs;
· funding of early childhood programs;
· recogn,ition of the unique cost and price pressures affectin,g public schools (implicit price
deflator);
· provide adequate funding to address declining enrollment.
Further, the state should enact legislation that:
· facilitates attracting and retaining quality teachers to enhance student achievement;
· raises or removes the referendum cap, providing equalization revenue where appropriate.
Local ConttoUMandates
As laws are enacted regarding educational policies and funding, the Legislatw-e should:
· fully fund all existing and future state manclates; e.g., ~pecial. c:ducation;
· ensure that the state testing required by the. No Child Left. Behind Act provides timely in..
structional and student growth information;
· modify existing legislation to allow for reasonable implementation of the new Graduation
Required. Assessment for Diploma (GRAD) standards.
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Sufficient funding and oversight is needed to ensure that residents living inresicl~n.1:i.u ql.1'~. fa.cili-
ties have appropriate care and supervision, and that neighborhoods are not disproportionately
impacted byhigh concentrations of residential care facilities. Under current law, operators of
certain residential care facilities are not required to notify cities when they intend to purchase
single-family ~ousing for this pUrpose. Cities do not have the authority to regulate the loca-
tions of group homes .and residential care facilities. Cities have reasonable concerns about high
concentrations of these facilities in.residential neighborhoods, and additional. traffic and service
deliveries surrounding these facilities when they are grouped closely together. Municipalities
recognize and support the serviCes residential care facilities provide. However, cities also have an
interest in preserving balance between group homes and other uses in residential neighborhoods.
Cities should have statutory authority to require licensed a.gencies and licensed providers that
operate residential care facilities to notify the city of properties being operated as residential care
facilities. The Legislature should also require the establishment of non-concentration standards
for residential care facilities to prevent clustering and require the appropriate county a.gencies to
enforce these rules.
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lmIe: Sufficient fu.pding and oversight is needed to ensure that residents livihg in residential care
facilities have appropriate care and supervision, and that neighborhoods are not disproportion-
ately impacted by high concentrations of residential care facilities. Under current law, operators
of certain residential.care facilities are not required to notify cities when theY il1.tend.to purchase
single-family housing for this purpose. And cities do not have authority to regulate the locations
of group hOmes and residential care facilities. Cities have reasonable concerns about the safety of
group home residents, particularly in case of public safety emergencies. Cities also have an inter-
est in preserving a balance in residential neighborhoods between group homes and other uses.
Response: Cities should have statutory authority to require agencies and licensed and registered
roviders that operate residential care facilities to notify the city before properties are being oper-
ated as residential .care facilities. The Legislature should also require establishment of non-con-
centration standards for residential care facilities to prevent clustering. Finally, licensing authori-
ties must be responsible for removing any residents incapable of living in such an environment,
particularly if they become a danger to themselves or others.
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763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 (fax)
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
January 13, 2009
Agenda Item
2. Request for Lighting on Laurel Avenue Trails
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer
Summary
At its December 16, 2008 meeting, the City Council received and filed a letter from Anita and
Ben Kramer, 5901 Laurel Avenue, requesting street lighting near the intersection of Laurel
Avenue and Colorado Avenue South. The letter includes a request for street lighting on
Laurel Avenue between Hampshire Avenue and Colorado Avenue South; and installation of
lighting along the Laurel Avenue Greenbelt trail, located north of Laurel Avenue and
extending northward to Courtlawn Circle.
The City's street lighting policy includes special assessments and ongoing street lighting
utility fees for properties benefiting from the installation of streetlights. Benefitting property
owners are specially assessed 100% of the installation costs, plus a 7% administrative
charge, for the installation of decorative streetlights. In addition, properties in decorative
lighting districts have a quarterly street light utility fee to the property. The 2008 street lighting
utility rate for decorative lights was $8.25 per quarter (rate change pending for 2009). The
intent of this street lighting rate is to charge benefitting property owners for 50% of the
maintenance and electric costs of the lights. However, in recent years the billed amount has
been approximately 35 to 40% of the actual costs. All street lighting costs not funded by the
utility fee are paid from the General Fund.
Properties that are within standard overhead street lighting districts, or those with "cobra
head" light, are not subject to installation special assessments. These standard overhead
properties are also charged a lower quarterly utility fee, which was $5.00 per quarter in 2008.
In the Laurel Avenue Greenbelt area, street lighting installed on the north side of Laurel
Avenue would provide benefit to the trail and the street. However, benefit to the commercial
and industrial properties south of Laurel Avenue and the railroad tracks would be difficult to
establish. Therefore, it is the opinion of staff that there is not a possibility for a street lighting
district to be established.
The City currently has off street trail lighting in its larger community parks such as Brookview,
Hampshire, Lions and others. However, these trail lights were installed as part of park
upgrade projects that were capital improvements for the City. The proposed lights on the trail
connection between Laurel Avenue and Courtlawn Circle are not included in the current
Capital Improvement Program and are therefore not budgeted. Furthermore, the existing
street lighting utility does not include funding for future capital installations or replacement.
Based on the discussion in this memorandum, the Kramer's request to install street lighting
along the Laurel Avenue Greenbelt cannot be accommodated until a revision to the street
lighting policy occurs and a funding source is identified.
A map illustrating the trail and lighting systems in the Laurel Avenue area is attached to this
Executive Summary for reference.
Attachments
Letter dated October 31,2008, to Jeannine Clancy from Anita and Ben Kramer, 5901 Laurel
Avenue (1 page)
Laurel Avenue Trail and Lighting Map (1 page)
Friday, October 31, 2008
Ms. Jeannine Clancy
Director of Public Works
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Dear Ms. Clancy,
What we are asking for does not meet the Overhead Street Lighting Criteria. We
are asking City COlU1cil to make an exception on Laurel Avenue between Colorado and
Hampshire Avenues, where it is extremely dark. In addition, off Laurel A venue there is a
walk-way to a path to a nature area, called Laurel A venue Greenbelt, where a person
could easily be dragged off and hanned or worse.
Please let us know how to proceed for the safety of the many walkers and drivers
on Laurel Avenue.
Thank you,
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Anita and Ben Kramer
5901 Laurel Avenue
Golden Valley, MN 55416
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Memorandum
Public Works
763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 (fax)
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
January 13, 2009
Agenda Item
3. Winter Sidewalk and Trail Maintenance Policy
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Bert Tracy, Public Works Maintenance Manager
Summary
The City of Golden Valley's Winter Sidewalk and Trail Maintenance map and Sidewalk and
Trail Maintenance Snow Removal policy is attached for the Council's review.
Currently, maintenance staff removes snow from over 42 miles of Priority 1, 2 and 3
sidewalks and trails. No winter maintenance/snow removal is completed on 6.6 miles of
sidewalks and trails.
This year, staff has received requests for additional winter sidewalk and trail snow removal
maintenance on sidewalks and trails located at:
. Seeman Park,
. Natchez Park,
. South Tyrol Park,
. General Mills Nature Preserve,
. General Mills JFB Nature area,
. Briarwood Nature area, and
. Portions of the Three Rivers Trail that are not currently City right-of-way (3.83 miles).
At this time, the Public Works Department does not have the budget authorization to add
additional sidewalks and trails to its maintenance plan. In addition, other services such as ice
skating rinks would be impacted if additional routes were added.
Attachments
Draft Sidewalk and Trail Maintenance Snow Removal Policy, dated January 13, 2009
(2 pages)
Email dated December 9,2008, to Jeannine Clancy from Mike Freiberg (1 page)
Email dated December 9,2008, to Pam Weber from Jeannine Clancy (1 page)
Letter dated October 14, 2008, to Dean Schwerin from Mayor Linda Loomis (1 page)
Email dated December 19, 2008, to Pam Weber from Jeannine Clancy (1 page)
Email dated January 1, 2009, to Jeannine Clancy from Gary Dudovitz (1 page)
Email dated January 7,2009, to Jeannine Clancy from Gary Dudovitz (1 page)
Email dated December 30,2008, to Golden Valley Police from Kenneth Huber (1 page)
Letter dated December 29,2008, from Kenneth Huber addressing "Situation on the Bridle
Path behind 1420 Alpine Pass" (3 pages)
Email dated January 8, 2009, to Jeanne Patterson from Jeannine Clancy (1 page)
Winter Sidewalkffrail Maintenance Map (1 page)
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Sidewalk and Trail Maintenance Snow Removal Policy
January 13, 2009
1. Introduction
The City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, finds that it is in the best interest of the residents
of the City to assume basic responsibility for control of snow removal and maintenance
specific on City trails and sidewalks in the community. Reasonable snow removal and
maintenance is necessary for routine pedestrian traffic. The City will attempt to provide
such snow removal and maintenance in a safe and cost-effective manner, keeping in
mind safety, budget, personnel and equipment. The City will use City employees and
equipment. This policy does not relieve the operator of private vehicles, pedestrians,
property owners, residents and all others that may be using public trails and sidewalks,
of their responsibility to act in a reasonable, prudent and cautious manner, given the
prevailing trail and sidewalk conditions.
2. Initiation of Snow Removal Operations
The Public Works Maintenance Manager, or his designee, will decide when to begin trail
and sidewalk snow removal operations. The criteria for that decision are:
a. New accumulation two (2) inches or more;
b. Two to four (2 to 4) hours after initiating plowing of City streets;
c. Drifting of snow that causes problems for pedestrian traffic; and
d. Time of snowfall in relationship to heavy use of sidewalks and trails.
A map of the trails and sidewalks is prepared annually. As there are a limited number of
personnel available, the City will only maintain these trails and sidewalks after the
streets have been plowed. Not all trails and sidewalks are maintained.
3. Snow Plowing Method
The Public Works Maintenance Manager, or designee, will determine if and when snow
will be removed from trails and sidewalks. Trails and sidewalks are cleared in priority
order: Priority 1 and 2 are typically plowed within 24 hours after it has stopped snowing
and Priority 3 trails are plowed between 48 and 72 hours after a 2-inch snow event and
it has stopped snowing. In times of extreme snowfall, trails and sidewalks will not
always immediately be able to be completely cleared of snow. These procedures will be
adapted to address field conditions.
4. Work Schedule for Trail and Sidewalk Snow Removal Operators
In severe snow emergencies, operators may have to work in excess of 12-hour shifts.
Operators are allowed 10-minute break for every 2 hours with a 20-minute meal break
after 4 hours. Except for special emergency situations, the operators will be replaced
after a 12-hour shift if additional qualified personnel are available. Ideally, snow removal
operations should be conducted during early morning hours to avoid interfering with
pedestrian traffic.
5. Weather Conditions
Snow removal operations will be conducted only when weather conditions do not
endanger the safety of trail and sidewalk snow removal operators and equipment.
Factors that may delay snow removal operations include: severe cold, significant winds,
and limited visibility.
6. The City does utilize salt and sand or other chemical de-icers on its sidewalks or
trails, except in the City Hall Campus.
Clancy, Jeannine
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Tuesday, December 09,200810:04 AM
Burt, Tom; Clancy, Jeannine
FW: plowing of General Mills Park
This isn't plowed by the city because it's private property, right? Do you know if General
Mills has any plans to plow it?
Mike
From: Pamala Weber [weberpj@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, December 0S, 200S 9:15 PM
To: Freiberg, Mike
Subject: plowing of General Mills Park
Dear Mr. Freiberg,
As I drove home today
from the ice rinks on
resurfacing the ice.
am no longer a skater
I noticed three city vehicles and a group of city workers removing snow
the park near my home. Most mornings during the winter I see a crew
This is a wonderful service to offer the citizens of Golden Valley. I
though I do enjoy watching the local children skate.
I am wondering why the General Mills park paths are no longer plowed for winter walks. Most
of the paths in the parks near my home are no longer plowed for winter walks. It would only
cost a fraction of what is spent maintaining the ice five days a week and staffing the
shelter buildings seven days a week.
I walked through the park yesterday and the path is already covered with snow. Many people
have been walking in the park as there were numerous footprints in the snow.
What can I do as a citizen of Golden Valley to try to change this policy?
Pamala Weber
S106 Julianne Terrace
Golden Valley
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Golden Valley Council Members; Burt, Tom
Winter Maintenance of James Ford Bell Research Area Trails
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Hello Pam:
Thank you for your email regarding winter maintenance of the trails at the General Mills James Ford Bell Research
Facility. Your correspondence has been referred to me for a response. As you may know, these trails are located on
property owned by General Mills and the City has an agreement with General Mills that allows our residents to utilize
the trails with the permission of General Mills.
The City Council received a petition from a group of General Mills employees to maintain the trails in the James Ford Bell
Facility earlier this year. It was referred to the Open Space and Recreation Commission. Up until a few years ago, General
Mills staff maintained a portion of these trails with their employees and equipment during the winter months. City staff
maintains a trail during the winter months along the Duluth Street right of way (this trail cuts through the northern part of the
James Ford Bell Facility on right of way owned by the City).
The Open Space and Recreation Commission, knowing the staffing and budget concerns that the City is facing, determined
that additional trails could not be added to the City's winter maintenance schedule. The City currently maintains over 42 miles
of trails and sidewalks during the wintertime on a priority 1, 2 and 3 basis. Some of these trails exist along Kings Valley and
into Medley Park, which connect to the Duluth Street trail, making a nice route for pedestrians in the area. The Mayor
informed the General Mills employees that the City could not take on additional winter trail maintenance at this time. I have
attached a copy of the Mayor's letter for your information.
About five years ago, staffing in the Public Works Maintenance Division was cut by two full time personnel. We have added
back one person but in return have been subjected to many Federal and State Mandates in which there has been no funding
received. While staff would enjoy meeting the recreational needs of all of our residents, we can't continue to add programs.
We hope that there is understanding in the challenges that are faced by the City and its staff during this very difficult and
uncertain economic time.
Sincerely,
Jeannine Clancy
Jeannine Clancy I Director of Public Works I City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley, MN 55427 I 763-593-8035 I 763-593-3988(Fax) I 763-593-3968 (TTY) I
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_ Parks & Other Public Property
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
1. The Public Works Department's first priority is
snow and Ice control on public streets and parking
lots associated with the City, city hall, police and
fire facilities.
2. Priority 1 and 2 trails and sidewalks are typically
plowed within 24 hours after a 2" snow event
occurs.
3. The City may plow only Priority 1 trails If snow
events occur with excessive accumulation, in the
event of a storm, or If equipment or manpower
issues require.
4. Priority 3 trails are plowed only after the
maintenance effort for Priority 1 and 2 trails has
been completed_ This may typically be 48 to 72
hours after a 2" snow event The trails may not be
completed if consecutive snow events occur, or if
manpower or equipment issues do not allow for
plowing,
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Print Date: 12/11/08
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Dean Schwerin N02-B
P.O. Box 1113
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440
Council
Dear Mr. Schwerin:
Thank you for your petitions regarding the request for the City to
remove snow from the paths in the General Mills Nature Preserve and
the General Mills Research Nature Area. It's good to know that the
paths in these areas are used and appreciated.
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The City Council received the petitions and directed them to the Open
Space and Recreation Commission for their consideration. The
Commission, during their yearly park tour, visited the two areas and
discussed the request for winter maintenance. The motion passed by
the Commission and forwarded to the Councif stated that, "In the spirit
of Fit City and to encourage trail use, the Commission feels that outdoor
activities are a high priority. However, they also realize the City has
limited resources and therefore cannot honor all requests for additional
maintenance. "
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Thank you for your request. However, I'm sorry we are not able to
accommodate your request.
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Friday, December 19, 2008 2:59 PM
'Pamala Weber'
Loomis, Linda; SChutrop, Pat; Nally, Judy; Burt, Tom; Jacobson, Rick
RE: Winter Maintenance of James Ford Bell Research Area Trails
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Ms. Weber:
The City Manager has advised me that winter trail maintenance will be placed on the Council Manager meeting of
January 13. Council Manager meetings start after the conclusion of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meetings,
which begin at 6:30. Please contact the Council's secretary Judy Nally inallv@cLgolden-vallv.mn.us for more up to date
information regarding the agenda for that evening. Thank you!
Jeannine Clancy I Director of Public Works I City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley, MN 55427 I 763-593-8035 I 763-S93-3988(Fax) I 763-593-3968 ('ITY) I
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From: Pamala Weber [mailto:weberpj@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:28 PM
To: Clancy, Jeannine
Cc: Loomis, Linda
Subject: Re: Winter Maintenance of James Ford Bell Research Area Trails
Thank you for responding to some of my questions. I also wanted to know if this type of rink maintenance is
typical for a community the size of Golden Valley?
We have 10 rinks that are resurfaced five days a week. That is wonderful for those that can skate, yet what
about the walkers in the community.
I would really like to hear back from you with an answer to this question.
I do not believe that I should have to go to the library to review the budget when you have access to it, and can
forward that information to me.
If the city feels it is not fmancially able to plow a few additional paths in the winter you must have some idea
of the cost. If you have no idea of what is being spent on the rink maintenance that seems to be a grave concern
to me. When city services are being cut the city must have some idea of the cost of these services.
If you are not or will not answer these questions I guess my next step is to take it to a city council meeting so I
can get some answers from the council.
Pamala Weber
8106 J ulianne Terrace
On Dec 12,2008, at 4:03 PM, Clancy, Jeannine wrote:
Hello Ms. Weber:
I am able to provide you with the cost of the warming house attendants, but the trail/sidewalk winter maintenance and
the rink maintenance are part of larger budgets in which the staff is not programmed for separately. As a result, when
the staff is working on trail/sidewalk maintenance, their time is charged to snow and ice control operations under the
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GARY DUDOVITZ [gdudovitz@msn.com]
Thursday, January 01, 200911:34 PM
Clancy, Jeannine
Fw: SOUTH TYROL PUBLIC WALKING PATH
Dear Jeanine Clancy,
I have worked to keep the So Tyrol Walking Path clear of ice and snow for two years, since I last talked
with you about it. I had asked you to clear the ice and snow at that time and you had stated you were
unable. This was because there was a conflict with one of the neighbors living next to the trail, who had
requested that neither the trail would be built nor would it be cleared of snow after the city finished the
paving work.
That same neighbor, the Hubers, of Alpine Pass, spoke to the City Police this week to force me to cease
clearing snow from the trail.
I use this public walking path daily, as do numerous other neighborhood residents these days. Without
snow removal, the snow melts from the heat of the black asphalt and refreezes, creating danger that is
not always obvious. The slippery condition is also underlying any new snowfall and is not visible. This
walking trail includes an approximate 10 degree grade creating more difficulty for the unwary.
In my surveys, the many neighbors from South Tyrol and the Kennedy Addition, who use the public
walking trail on a daily basis, have commented to me that it is a good thing to have snow cleared from the
trail to prevent falls and injuries. The only neighbor who has stated that the trail should be left snow and
ice packed is the Hubers.
The Police Sergent, David Born, has stated that I cannot clear snow from the trail because I am not
licensed. He stated that only you can arrange for the trail to be cleared.
Will you please arrange for the same vehicle that clears the trail and the rink in South Tyrol Park to clear
the remainder of the trail, or authorize me to perform this work for no charge.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours truly,
Gary Dudovitz
4335 Douglas Av
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GARY DUDOVITZ [gdudovitz@msn.com]
Wednesday, January 07, 20092:21 PM
Clancy, Jeannine
Nally, Judy; Burt, Tom
Please forward to the City Council meeting
01/07/09
City Council Meeting: January 13, 2009
TO:
City Council
City of Golden Valley, MN
FROM:
Gary Dudovitz
I live in South Tyrol, the Kennedy Addition, at 4335 Douglas Ave So, and I use the South Tyrol walking
trail to walk to work on a daily basis, instead of driving. I do this to obtain exercise, eliminate
pollution, conserve resources, and benefit national security.
I also use the trail to reach South Tyrol Park for recreation as do numerous other residents. This portion
of the trail runs from June Avenue to the Park.
Until last week, I had shoveled the trail after every snowfall since December of 2005 because the snow
and ice on the various gradients makes the trail dangerous from falls and injuries. Without snow removal,
snow melts from the heat of the black asphalt and refreezes creating a danger that is not always obvious
being that it's underneath.
In my surveys, the many neighbors from South Tyrol and the Kennedy Addition, who also use the trail on
a daily basis, have commented to me that it is a good thing to have the snow cleared from the trail
pavement. This trail is very well used based on the number of people I see and snow that's fully covered
with footprints. South Tyrol and Kennedy is a relatively confined area; there is not another walking area
here, or one that's easily accessed.
In December of 2005, I had asked the city to clear this public walkway, but it did not. The issue now is
that last week the City directed me to cease shoveling. Because of this, I again ask the City to clear this
area.
The area is relatively small, only 1 block long, but it is crucial because of the several gradients. Also, it
would be relatively easy to accomplish as the connecting walkway, which runs within South Tyrol Park,
and the South Tyrol ice rink, are already maintained on a regular basis.
Will you please arrange for the maintenance?
Gary Dudovitz
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Attachments:
FW: Request to file a police report
Situation on the Bridle Path behind 1420 Alpine Pass.doc
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From: HUber,Kenneth B [mailto:KHUBER@travelers.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 30,20089:28 AM
To: police
Cc: Loomis, Linda
Subject: Request to file a police report
Hi-
We've lived in Golden Valley since 1992 and we've never had to be in contact with the police department in all that time,
but regrettably we're obliged to pass along the attached report about some inappropriate activity that is taking place
adjacent to our home and on our property at 1420 Alpine Pass. If you would like additional details you may call Ken
during the day at his office number: 651-221-7703.
Ken & Donna Huber
1420 Alpine Pass
From: 16129877317@tmomail.net [mailto:16129877317@tmomail.net]
Sent: Monday, December 29,20081:15 PM
To: HUber,Kenneth B
SUbject:
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Situation on the Bridle Path behind 1420 Alpine Pass
I reside at 1420 Alpine Pass, Golden Valley. Located directly behind my home is an old
walking path that is commonly referred to as the "Bridle Path." This walking path begins
at June A venue and runs for several hundred yards through the woods behind several
residences, including my own, before turning a comer and running through South Tyrol
Park, where the path ends at Tyrol Trail.
F or decades, the surface was paved with crushed stone, but around three years ago, as
part of the city of Golden Valley's "pavement management program" the Path was paved
with asphalt.
This asphalt walking path is considered a "seasonal path" by the city, and so there has
been no snow removal on the path by the city.
However, several years ago, a nearby resident, Mr. Gary Dudowitz of 4335 Douglas
Ave., suddenly appeared armed with a snow shovel, announcing that he was going to take
responsibility fur clearing the walking path of snow, by shoveling the entire walking path
by hand with his snow shovel.
The residents who live along the Bridle Path explained to Mr. Dudowitz that they had no
interest in having him shovel the path, but he has insisted upon doing so.
Most recently, Mr. Dudowitz has extended his shoveling from the walking path onto my
property, where he has used his shovel to dig and remove topsoil from my lot. I will
attach a photo, showing the location of the digging.
I will also attach a photo, showing spots on the Bridle Path where Mr. Dudowitz has
spread the topsoil.
I will now be providing Mr. Dudowitz with a written note, asking him to please stop
digging on my property. I do not know how that note will be received, but in the
meantime, based upon my past dealings with Mr. Dudowitz, I feel it necessary to alert the
Golden Valley Police Department to this situation and to my objection.
A related issue has to do with the timing of Mr. Dudowitz's shoveling activity on the
Bridle Path. On some occasions, he will choose to shovel the Path in the middle of the
night, often at midnight or later. The shoveling is audible, and is creating a disturbance
in the middle of the night for the people who live along the Bridle Path and who are
trying to sleep.
Ideally, the city would bar Mr. Dudowitz from this shoveling activity altogether,
recognizing that it is inappropriate for an individual unaffiliated with the city
maintenance staff to be unilaterally taking over maintenance responsibility for a public
space.
- Kenneth Huber, December 29, 2008.
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Schutrop, Pat
RE: South Tyrol Hills walking path
Thank you for your email, Mrs. Patterson. As you requested in our phone conversation, I will forward your
correspondence on the City Council.
Jeannine Clancy I Director of Public Works I City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley, MN 55427 I 763-593-8035 I 763-593-3988(Fax) I 763-593-3968 (TTY) I
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From: RGPatter@aol.com [mailto:RGPatter@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 07,20097:18 PM
To: Clancy, Jeannine
Subject: South Tyrol Hills walking path
Dear Ms. Clancy:
I spoke with you on Jan. 6 regarding the problem I and many other neighbors in the Kennedy South Tyrol area have
regarding the ruling against Gary Dudovich shoveling the Bridle Path. This trail can become impassable in the
winter unless shoveled. Many residents of our neighborhood use this as their access to the skating rink as well as a
protected area in which to walk during really cold days. I personally use it several times a week, year round. I understand
if the city cannot add more walks to be kept up, especially in these economic times. However, I do not understand why it
is that Gary Dudovich is not allowed to continue to shovel in the excellent way he has for the past two years. I do
understand there are other neighbors who have other reasons for the path to be left snowy; however, I do not understand
why their personal needs supercede the walkers.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Jeanne Patterson
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Public Works
763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 (fax)
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
January 13, 2009
Agenda Item
4. Snow Plowing and Ice Control Policy
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Bert Tracy, Public Works Maintenance Manager
Summary
Attached is the City of Golden Valley Snow Plowing and Ice Control Policy. The policy is
based on City Code and the League of Minnesota recommended policies.
Attachments
City of Golden Valley Snow Plowing and Ice Control Policy, dated January 13, 2009
(4 pages)
Snow Plowing and Ice Control Policy
January 13, 2009
1. Introduction
The City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, finds that it is in the best interest of the
residents of the City to assume basic responsibility for control of snow and ice on
City streets. Reasonable ice and snow control is necessary for routine travel and
emergency services. The City will attempt to provide such control in a safe and cost-
effective manner, keeping in mind safety, budget, personnel, and environmental
concerns. The City will use City employees and equipment. This policy does not
relieve the operator of private vehicles, pedestrians, property owners, residents and
all others that may be using public streets, of their responsibility to act in a
reasonable, prudent and cautious manner, given the prevailing street conditions.
2. Initiation of Snow and Ice Control Operations
The Public Works Maintenance Manager, or his designee, will decide when to begin
snow or ice control operations. The criteria for that decision are:
a. New accumulation of two (2) inches or more;
b. Drifting of snow that causes problems for travel;
c. Icy conditions which seriously affect travel; and
d. Time of snowfall in relationship to heavy use of streets.
Snow and ice control operations are expensive and involve the use of limited
personnel and equipment. Consequently, snow plowing operations will not generally
be conducted for snowfall of less than two (2) inches. However, an accumulation of
consecutive snowfall events of less than two (2) inches may constitute initiation of
snow plowing operations.
3. Plowing Method
Snow will be plowed in a manner so as to minimize traffic obstructions. The center of
the roadway will be plowed first. The snow shall then be pushed from left to right.
When a plow goes on a bridge, the driver shall slow down so snow does not go over
the bridge, if possible. In times of extreme snowfall, streets will not always
immediately be able to be completely cleared of snow. These procedures will be
adapted to address field conditions.
4. Snow Removal
The Public Works Maintenance Manager, or designee, will determine if and when
snow will be removed from the area by truck. Such snow removal will occur in areas
where there is no room on the boulevard for snow storage and in areas where
accumulated piles of snow create a hazardous condition. Snow removal operations
will not commence until other snow plowing operations have been completed. Snow
removal operations may also be delayed depending on weather conditions,
personnel and budget availability. The snow will be removed and hauled to a snow
storage area. The snow storage area will be located so as to minimize
environmental impact.
5. Priorities and Schedule of Streets to be Plowed
The City has classified city streets based on the street function, traffic volume and
importance to the welfare of the community. Those streets classified as minor
arterials and collectors will be plowed first. These are high volume routes, which
connect major sections of the City and provide access for emergency, fire, police
and medical services. The second priority streets are those streets providing access
to schools and commercial businesses. The third priority streets are low volume
residential streets. The fourth priority areas are alleys and City parking lots.
Each year the Public Works Department prepares a map of the City showing the City
maintained street system. The City is divided into routes, in which ice control and
snow removal will be performed. The routes are periodically revised to correspond to
budgetary, equipment and personnel resources. Within each route, the major streets
are designated as well as areas of steep grades (hazardous areas) that require extra
care. Equipment is assigned for the control of snow and ice.
The start of snow and ice control operations for any storm is dependent upon
immediate and forecasted weather conditions. The most critical time periods are
weekday mornings and evening rush hours. When feasible, the City will attempt to .
remove snow and ice from the City's collector and arterial streets prior to the rush
hour periods. Collector and arterial streets under the City's jurisdictional authority are
the first priority. Once the priority areas are plowed and opened, the remaining
streets and cul-de-sacs in the residential, commercial and industrial areas will be
plowed and de-iced.
During significant and severe storms, the City must be prepared to move personnel
and equipment to maintain priority routes first. In fulfilling the need to have all priority
streets safe and passable, when resources are limited, plowing of all other streets
may be stopped at any time so resources can be shifted to priority routes.
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Unforeseeable circumstances may cause delays in completing assigned plow
routes. Such circumstances may include weather conditions that endanger the
safety of snowplow operators and/or safe and effective operation of equipment,
commuter traffic, disabled vehicles, poor visibility conditions, parked cars along
streets, assistance to emergency response vehicles, equipment breakdown, and
personnel shortages.
6. Work Schedule for Snowplow Operators
In severe snow emergencies, operators may have to work in excess of 12-hour
shifts. Operators are allowed 10-minute break every 2 hours with a 20-minute meal
break after 4 hours. Except for special emergency situations, the operators will be
replaced after a 12-hour shift if additional qualified personnel are available. Ideally,
snow removal operations should be conducted during early morning hours to avoid
interfering with traffic, and allow property owners the time to clear their driveway
approaches before heading to work.
7. Traffic Regulations
The City recognizes that snowplow operators are exempt from traffic regulations set
forth in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 169, while actually engaged in work on streets,
except for regulations related to driving while impaired and the safety of school
children. Pursuant to this authority, snowplow operators engaged in snow removal or
ice control on City streets have discretion to disregard traffic laws set forth in
Chapter 169, except for laws relating to impaired driving and school children safety,
when in their judgment, it is safe to disregard such laws. The privileges granted
herein to operators of snow removal and ice control vehicles shall apply only if the
vehicle is equipped with one lighted lamp displaying a flashing, oscillating, or rotating
amber light placed in such a position on the vehicle as to be visible throughout an
arc of 360 degrees.
8. Weather Conditions
Snow and ice control operations will be conducted only when weather conditions do
not endanger the safety of snowplow operators and equipment. Factors that may
delay snow and ice control operations include: severe cold, significant winds, and
limited visibility.
9. Use of Sand, Salt, and Other Chemicals
The City will use sand, salt, and other chemicals when there are hazardous ice or
slippery conditions. The City is concerned about the effect of such chemicals on the
environment and will limit its use for that reason. With the exception of Winnetka
Avenue, south of TH 55, the City of Golden Valley does not strive to achieve bare
pavement. Sand, salt, and other chemicals are not placed on City trails and
sidewalks, except for those which immediately service a City building that is
programmed for use during the winter.
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10. Sidewalks
The City will maintain some of the sidewalks and trails in the City. A map of the trails
and sidewalks is prepared annually. As there are a limited number of personnel
available, the City will only maintain these sidewalks after the streets have been
plowed.
11. Mailboxes
Coming into contact with a mailbox is a common obstacle snowplow operators face
during storm activities. The City will conduct a review of each mailbox incident to
determine whether the City will replace or provide reimbursement for the mailbox.
Only mailboxes actually hit by a snowplow will be the responsibility of the City. The
City will not be responsible for damage to mailboxes or support posts caused by
snow or ice coming into contact with the mailbox. At the mailbox owner's request,
the City will replace the mailbox with a standard size, non-decorative metal mailbox
and replace the support post as necessary with a 4" x 4", decay resistance wood .
support post, both installed by the City.
12. Complaint Procedure
Complaints will be recorded on telephone logs. Calls requiring service will be
transferred to a work request and forwarded to the appropriate supervisor for
scheduling. Emergency complaints will be handled in an expeditious manner as
resources are available.
13.Completion Goals
It is the Public Works Department goal to have all streets and cul-de-sacs plowed
within eight hours of the end of the snow event. Trails and sidewalks are cleared in
priority order: priority ones the first day, priority twos the second day and priority
threes by the third day. City-owned parking lots should be cleared prior to regular
business hours.
14.Suspension of Snow Removal OperationslWeather Conditions
The Public Works Director, or designee, may suspend plowing operations.
Generally, suspension of plowing operations will be considered only when weather
conditions endanger the safety of City staff and equipment. Factors that may
suspend snow and ice control operations include: severe cold, significant winds and
limited visibility, or the weather forecast calls for temperatures of 40 degrees within
12 hours.
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Memo ndum
Finance
763-593-8013/763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
January 13, 2009
Agenda Item
5. 2009 Utility Billing Fee Schedule
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
As we approach the deadline to have a conservation rate schedule, staff recommends that
the following rates be reviewed for implementation in April, 2009.
Water Rates:
The City of Minneapolis increased their water rates to the Joint Water Commission by 6.9%.
The City of Golden Valley will recommend $4.05 per 1,000 gallons or a 5.74% increase in
rates. This was outlined in the 2009 Other Fund Budget. The conservation rate schedule will
have to be effective January 1, 2010 for all public water supplies serving more than 1,000
people. Staff will bring back those rates in December.
Sanitary Sewer Rates:
Changes still have to be made to the flat rate before the City completely changes to
consumption based billing. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services increased their rates
by 4.85%. The City increased the commercial rates that same rate. Staff added more tiers to
the schedule for residential accounts.
Street Liq hts
The City policy is to charge 50% of the maintenance for those benefitting from a street light
system. Currently the City revenue makes up 36% of the maintenance. Staff is suggesting to
increase both ornamental and overhead lights by 25 cents per quarter.
All other rates will stay the same.
Attachments:
2009 Fee Schedule for Utility Billing Rates (2 pages)
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
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2008
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Penalties (for late payment)
Sanitary Sewer (in 1000 gallons
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate)~ 5 and under units-winter qtr consumption
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate) - 6~15 units-winter qtr consumption
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate) - 16-19 units-winter qtr consumption
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate) - 20-25 units-winter qtr consumption
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate) - 26-99 units-winter qtr consumption
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate) - 100 and over units-winter qtr consumption
Recycling
Residential curbside (per unit)
Storm Sewer Utility Rate
Charge for a Residential Equivalent Factor of 1.00
Each single family residential property is considered to be 1/3 of an acre.
Street Lights
Ornamental (per unit)
Overhead (per unit)
Water
Minimum fee, includes up to 5,000 gallons of flow
Water meters up to and including 1"
Water meters over 1" and including 2"
Water meters over 2" and including 4"
Water meters over 4"
Above 5,000 gallons of flow per quarter (per 1 ,000 gallons)
Water Connection Fee (State Charge for each water hookup)
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2009 Master Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
2008 2009
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Water meters over 1" and including 2"
Water meters over 2" and including 4"
Water meters over 4"
Based on per 1 ,000 gallons read over minimum of 2,000 gallons
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separate sewer flow meter has been established.
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Charge per acre for property with a Residential Equivalent Factor of 1.00
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Overhead (per unit)
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Water Connection Fee (State Charge for each water hookup)
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Minimum fee, includes up to 2,000 gallons of flow
Water meters up to and including 1"
Water meters over 1" and including 2"
Water meters over 2" and including 4"
Water meters over 4"
Water rate per 1 ,000 gallons
7.66
14.87
20.76
26.72
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All Sprinkler Accounts:
Water rate per 1,000 gallons
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