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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 11/14/1989AGENDA SPECIAL E'EN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1989 COUNCILMEMBERS: CITY COUNCIL STAFF: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:30 PM 7600 Executive Drive Mayor Gary Petersen, Richard Anderson, Jean Harris, Patricia Pidcock and Douglas Tenpas City Manager Carl J. Jullie, Assistant to the City Manager Craig Dawson, Finance Director John D. Franc, Director of Planning Chris Enger, Director of Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Robert Lambert, Director of Pullic Works Gene Dietz, Police Chief Keith Wall, Director of Human Resources & Services Natalie Swaggert, City Assessor Steve Sinell, Director of Inspections Kevin Schmieg, and Recording Secretary Karl Malinski PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL I. APPROVAL IF AGENIA ANS OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS II. CONSENT CALENDAR („1, A. Approval . of Agreement with Metropooitan Council for Acquisition ,r/ 0 LP of an Industrial Lot on Wallace Road for the T.H. 212 Project p f 0-1 B. Resolution No. 89-245 Refunding of $14,90,006 Multi-Family Housino BenTs—fer the Park at City West Project III. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSE, 199O GENERAL FUND ANO DEBT LEVY BUDGET IV. FUTURE BUDGET MEETING DATE(S) V. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR 1590 BUDGET VI. ADJDURNMENT. LOAN NO. LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF FOR HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION o ei 0 TTE/e-Ge ( PA c THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this th day of 19 by and between the Metropolitan Council, hereinafter referred to as the Council, and the City of &hap 34 hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient." 0 WHEREAS, the Council has been authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 473.167 to make loans to counties, towns, and cities situated within the Metropolitan Area for the purpose of acquisition of property within the right-of-way of a state trunk highway shown on an official map when acquisition is necessary to avoid imminent conversion of such property to a use which would jeopardize the property's availability for highway construction; and WHEREAS, the Recipient, an eligible governmental unit, has applied for such a loan to accomplish the acquisition of threatened right-of-way within the officially mapped corridor for Trunk Highway4g, and WHEREAS, the Council has authorized that such a loan be made from the Metropolitan Right- of-way Acquisition Loan Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein and the Council's agreement to loan funds to Recipient hereunder, the Council and the Recipient agree as follows: 1. Loan Funds A. The Council shall loan to the Recipient, in accordance with the schedule set forth below, a total loan amount not to CXCCCd ,6"1.3j Ate B. Loan Funds shall be made available to the Recipient as follows: (1) Upon execution of this loan agreemen1 64,42shall be paid to thc Recipient for acquisition of those parcels of real property described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. (2) Upon receipt by the Council of satisfactory and complete documentation respecting Recipient's actual appraisal, title examination, and other acquisition costs, such actual appraisal, title examination, and other acquisition costs shall be paid to the Recipient; p vided however, that the amount paid for such costs shall not exceed 2. Authorized Use of Loan Proceeds The parities agree that loan proceeds may be used only for the following purposes: A. The purchase of the parcel of land described in Exhibit A. B. The costs incurred by the Recipient to appraise said property and to conduct title evaluations. The parties agree that no part of the loan proceeds shall be used for relocating or moving persons or property. 7.7:Mu 3. Accounting trt g A. The Recipient agrees to establish and maintain a separate account for the loan funds made available herein and to maintain accurate and complete accounts and records relating to the receipt and expenditure of any and all loan funds. Such accounts and records shall be kept and maintained for a period of at least three years following discharge of the loan. B. The above accounts and records of the Recipient shall be audited in the same manner as all other accounts and records of the Recipient are audited, and may be audited and/or inspected on Recipient's premises or otherwise by individuals or organizations designated and authorized by the Council at any time, following reasonable notification during the loan period, and for a period of three years following final loan discharge. 4. Reports A. Acquisition Report. The Recipient agrees that upon completion of any acquisition, the Recipient will submit to the Council an acquisition report. B. Annual Report. The Recipient agrees to submit, on or before June 30 of each year during which this agreement is in effect, an annual report on the status of the loan, in a form to be determined by the Council. 5. lamml The Recipient agrees to transfer to the Council, within 30 days of receipt, all net rents or other money received as a result of Recipient's ownership of the property. Net rents* shall be defined as the total gross rent received from any and all tenants or users of the property, less the actual costs for necessary maintenance, repairs, taxes, insurance, operating expenses, and attorneys' fees associated with preparing or terminating any lease with respect to the property. It is agreed that in no event shall such costs exceed 15% of gross rent. For any given payment to the Council, the Recipient may estimate the actual costs to be deducted from gross rent, provided that such estimate shall not exceed 15% of the gross rent received. Twelve months front the commencement of receipt of any rent by the Recipient from any property acquired with loan proceeds, the Recipient shall provide, in a form acceptable to the Council, documentation for all actual costs for necessary maintenance, repairs, taxes, Insurance, operating expenses, and attorneys' fees with respect to the property. Upon verification and acceptance of the documentation by the Council, the Recipient shall pay to the Council the amount, if any, determined by thc Council to be necessary to adjust the estimated deduction from gross rent to reflect the actual costs. 6. General Candidata A. par.11102, The loan award specified herein shall commence on the execution of this agreement and remain in force and effect until the loan is discharged. B. Discharge, The Recipient agrees to pay to the Council, within 30 days of receipt, the amounts received by the Recipient upon the occurrence of any of the following event(s): If any parcel purchased with the loan funds made available herein is conveyed to a highway authority for construction of a highway, the Recipient shall repay to the Council the amount received from the highway authority for the parcel. The amount to be repaid shall include the amount actually disbursed pursuant to paragraph 1.B.(2) attributable to the parcel. (2) If the Council notifies the Recipient that the plan to construct the highway has been abandoned or the anticipated location of the highway has changed, the Recipient shall repay the fair market value of the property as determined by sale of the property in accordance with procedures required for the disposition of property. No such sale shall be valid without the prior approval of the Council, If the property for any other reason is sow. ur if the Recipient materially breaches any term of this agreement, the Recipient shall repay the amount specified in paragraph 1.B.(1) and the amount actually disbursed pursuant to paragraph 1.B.(2) of this agreement, or the proceeds received from the sale of the property, whichever is greater. The Council agrees to notify the Recipient of any such breach and to provide a reasonable opportunity to cure. The Council agrees that upon payment of the specified amount it will discharge the loan. C. Interest. The loan made herein shall bear no interest. D. Agreement and Restrictive Covenant. Recipient and the Council each agree that they will execute, and Grantee agrees that it will cause to be recorded at its on expense, an agreement and restrictive covenant with reference to each parcel of land in which an interest is acquired, in whole or in part from grant proceeds. The agreement and restrictive covenant shall be substantially in the form contained in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. It is the purpose of such agreement and restrictive covenant to limit the right of the Recipient to convey or encumber land or interests in land acquired with grant proceeds without the consent of the Council, and to insure that such lands and Interests therein be devoted exclusively to the state highway purposes for which they were acquired. E. Agreement to cavey, The Recipient agrees that upon the request of the authority authorized to construct the highway for which this right-of-way has been reserved, the Recipient will convey the property to the authority at the same price (including costs of appraisal and title examination) which the Recipient paid for the property. F. Rights Reserved. In the event that the Council finds that there has been a failure to comply with the provisions of this agreement, the Council reserves the right to take any and all actions as it deems necessary or appropriate to protect the Council's interest, provided that the Council agrees to notify the Recipient of (I) any such failure to comply and to provide a reasonable opportunity to comply. a Amendments, The terms of this agreement may be changed or modified by mutual agreement of the parties hereto. Such changes or modifications shad be effective only upon the esecution of written amendments signed by authorized representatives of the Council and Recipient. H. Compliance with Certain_Laws. The Recipient agrees to comply with all applicable laws relating to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, and public purchase, contracting and employment. In particular, Recipient agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, scx, or national origin, and to take affirmative action that applicants and employees are treated equally with respect to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, layoff, termination, rates of pay and other forms of compensation, and selection for training. Property Rental and Maintenance, The Recipient agrees to give every consideration to rent and maintain the property (including improvements) acquired with loan funds provided hereunder in a manner compatible with the surrounding environment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives on the day and year first above written. Approved as to form Assistant Counsel Approved as to form City Attorney METROPOLITAN COUNCIL By David Renz, Executive Director CITY OF By Mayor By City Administrator By City Clerk EXHIBIT B t AGREEMENT AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANT , tklk— V , THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of 19_, by and between the City of , party of the first part, and the Metropolitan Council of the State of Minnesota parry of the second part. WITNESSETHr WHEREAS, Party of the first part has acquired (describe here nature of interest) in the real property, described on Exhibit A attached hereto and Incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, Party of the second part has contributed funds toward the acquisition of said interest in said real property pursuant to its Loan Program and a Loan Agreement with party of the first part as authorized by Minnesota Statutes 473.167; and WHEREAS, Said Loan Program was established pursuant to said law to provide for the acquisition of property within the right-of-way of a state trunk highway shown on an official map when necessary to avoid imminent conversion of such property to a use which would jeopardize the property's availability for highway construction. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the grant heretofore made by second party to first party as aforesaid and in consideration of the mutual agreements and covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: No sale, lease mortgage or other conveyance, nor the creation of any easement, restriction or other encumbrance against the above-described real property shall be valid for any purpose unless the written approval of the Metropolitan Council or its successors is duly filed and recorded at the time of the filing and recording of the instrument to which such approval pertains, nor shall said real property be used for any purpose except Trunk Highway 101 unless the Metropolitan Council or its successors shall consent to such other usc or uses by instrument in writing duly filed and recorded and designating the nature, extent and duration of thc use for which such consent is given. This Agreement and Restrictive Covenant may be enforced by the Metropolitan Council or its successors or by any citizen residing within the metropolitan arcs as then defined by appropriate action in the courts of the State of Minnesota. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed in their respective names all as of the date first above written. Aproved as to form Assistant Counsel Approved as to form City Attorney METROPOLITAN COUNCIL By David Rent, Executive Director CITY OF By Mayor BY City Administrator By City Clerk to' IbolLC.lay BD12165 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA Resolution No. 89- Adopted November 7, 1989 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING ALL DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS, ACTIONS AND MATTERS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE FOR OR PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA OF ITS MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (PARE AT CITY WEST APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 1989 IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO Exam $i-g2o4Cood AND THE CURRENT REFUNDING AND REDEMPTION OF ITS MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (FHA INSURED MORTGAGE LOAN-PARE AT CITY MT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PROJECT), SERIES 1985 ISSUED IN THE ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $16,530,000. WHEREAS, The City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (the "Issuer") is a municipal corporation and a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, authorized by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the "Act") to, among other things, issue its revenue bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Act for the purpose of carrying out any of its powers, and, as security for the payment of the principal of, and interest on, any such bonds so issued, to pledge the revenues and receipts therefrom; WHEREAS, at the request of Park at City West Limited Partnership (the Borrower"), a Minnesota limited partnership, the Issuer has heretofore issued $16,530,000 in aggregate principal amount of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (FEA Insured Mortgage Loan-Park at City West Limited Partnership Project), Series 1985 (the "1985 Bonds"), the proceeds of which were applied to the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a 288-unit multifamily housing facility (the "Project"), such facilities to be used by persons of low and/or moderate income and to be located in the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested and the Issuer desires now to authorize and approve (i) the issuance, execution, sale and delivery of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Park at City West Apartments Project) ,S r,,App.1989 (the "Bonds") in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $lOG.iOOG1 for the purpose of refunding the 1985 Bonds and (ii) the redemption of the 1985 Bonds; WHEREAS, the Bonds are to be issued under and secured by a Trust Indenture (the "Indenture"), to be dated as of November 1, 1989 from the Issuer to First Trust Company, Inc., as trustee or such other trustee as may be approved by the officers of the Issuer executing the Indenture (the "Trustee"); WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Bonds are to be loaned to the Borrower pursuant to a Financing Agreement (the "Financing Agreement"), to be dated of even date with the Indenture, between the Issuer and the Borrower, for the purpose of and in order to assist the Borrower in paying the costs of the redemption of the 1985 Bonds; WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the execution of the Indenture, the Issuer, the Trustee and the Borrower will enter into an Amended and Restated Land Use Restriction Agreement (the "Land Use Restriction Agreement"), dated as of the date of the Indenture, in which the Borrower will covenant to comply with the provisions of Section 103(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended; WHEREAS, the 1985 Bonds will be refunded through redemption in accordance with the terms of such 1985 Bonds and a Refunding Agreement (the "Refunding Agreement"), dated as of the closing date of the Bonds, among the Issuer, the Borrower, the Trustee and the trustee for the holders of the 1985 Bonds; WHEREAS, the principal, redemption price and purchase price of and interest on the Bonds will be payable solely and exclusively from (i) loan payments to be made by the Borrower under the provisions of the Financing Agreement and the Trustee Note and (ii) funds held by the Trustee pursuant to the Indenture and available for such purpose, including funds drawn under a Letter of Credit to be issued by The Sumitomo Trust and Banking Company, Limited, New York Branch, in respect of the Bonds; WHEREAS, Dougherty, Dawkins, Strand & Yost Incorporated (the "Underwriter") has agreed to purchase the Bonds in accordance with the provisions of a bond purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") among the Issuer, the Borrower and the Underwriter; WHEREAS, the following documents have been presented to the Issuer for approval in connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Bonds: (1) The proposed form of the Indenture, including the proposed form of the Bonds; (2) The proposed form of the Land Use Restriction Agreement; (3) The proposed form of the Refunding Agreement; (4) The proposed form of the Purchase Agreement; and (5) The proposed preliminary official statement (the "Preliminary Official Statement") relating to the Bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TRE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. Findings with Respect to the Project. The Issuer hereby finds with respect to the Project that the refinancing thereof by means of the issuance of the Bonds would be in the best interests of the Issuer and its inhabitants, and would further the housing policies and goals set forth in the 2 Housing Plan of the Issuer and the Multifamily Housing Program of the Issuer adopted thereunder. Section 2. Authorization of the Issuance of the Bonds. Under and pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the Issuer hereby authorizes the execution, issuance, sale and delivery to the Underwriter in consideration of payment therefor, of the Bonds, the proceeds of the sale thereof to be used for the purpose of refunding the 1985 Bonds, Section 3. Approval of the Forms of Documents. The form, content and provisions of the Indenture, the Financing Agreement, the Refunding Agreement, the Land Use Restriction Agreement and the Purchase Agreement presented to this meeting of the City Council of the Issuer, are approved; and the Mayor and the City Manager of the Issuer are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute, acknowledge and deliver said documents in the name, and on behalf, of the Issuer. Said documents are to be in substantially the form now before this meeting of the City Council of the Issuer, or with such changes therein as shall be approved by the officers of the Issuer executing the same, their execution thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of their approval of any and all such changes or revisions. The officers of the Issuer are hereby authorized, empowered and directed, from and after the execution and delivery of said documents, to do all acts and things, and execute all documents, as may be necessary or convenient to carry out, and comply with, the provision of said documents, as executed and delivered. Section 4. Approval of the Bonds. The form, content and provisions of the Bonds, as set forth in the Indenture and as presented to this meeting of the City Council of the Issuer, subject to appropriate insertions and revisions, are hereby approved, and the appropriate officers of the Issuer are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute, by manual or facsimile signature, attest and deliver to the Trustee for authentication, and thereafter, to deliver or cause to be delivered to the Underwriter, the Bonds in consideration of payment therefor in the name and on behalf of the Issuer. The Bonds are to be substantially the form now before this meeting of the City Council of the Issuer, or with such changes therein as shall be approved by the officers of the Issuer executing the same (provided that the final maturity of the Bonds shall not be later than November 1, 2020 and the initial interest rate on the Bonds shall be the rate determined as set forth in the form of the Indenture and approved by the officers of the Issuer executing the Purchase Agreement), their execution thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of their approval of any and all such changes or revisions. When the Bonds shall be executed, attested, authenticated and delivered in the manner contemplated herein, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed Serenteerr—M44-4-torr—Be+litrs ($4-7-7030,000), they shall conclusively be the approved form of the Bonds. ,/ Section 5. The Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement. The Bonds will be offered for sale by the Underwriter by 3 means of the Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement relating to the Bonds (the "Official Statement"). The Issuer hereby consents to the distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement to prospective purchasers of the Bonds. The Issuer has not participated in the preparation of the Preliminary Official Statement or the Official Statement, has made no independent investigation with respect to the information contained therein and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information. Section 6. Redemption of 1985 Bonds. The redemption of the 1985 Bonds is hereby approved and the trustee for the holders of the 1985 Bonds is hereby authorized and directed to call the 1985 Bonds for redemption on such date or dates as may be selected by the trustee for the holders of the 1985 Bonds in accordance with the terms of the indenture under which the 1985 Bonds were issued. Upon payment or provision for payment of the 1985 Bonds with the proceeds of the Bonds, the officers of the Issuer are hereby authorized and directed to request and direct the trustee for the holders of the 1985 Bonds to release, cancel and discharge the lien of the indenture under which the 1985 Bonds were issued and to do and cause to be done on behalf of and in the name of the Issuer all things requisite and necessary under such indenture to effect such release, cancellation and discharge of the lien of such indenture. The officers of the Issuer are authorized and directed to execute and deliver such other documents and to take such other action as may be necessary or proper to effect the refunding of the 1985 Bonds and the refinancing of the Project. Section 7. Incidental Action. The officers of the Issuer are hereby authorized and directed to execute in the name and behalf of the Issuer any other documents and certificates necessary to the transaction described above and copies of all of the documents necessary to the transaction herein described shall be delivered, filed and recorded as provided in the Financing Agreement, the Land Use Restriction Agreement, the Refunding Agreement and the Indenture. The Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk and other officers of the Issuer are further authorized and directed to prepare and furnish to the Underwriter and Bond Counsel certified copies of all proceedings and records of the Issuer relating to the Bonds, and such other affidavits and certificates as may be required to show the facts relating to the legality of the Bonds as such facts appear from the books and records in the officers' custody and control or as otherwise known to them. Section 8. Limitations of the Issuer's Obligation. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Bonds or the documents referred to herein, the Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the Issuer within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation, and shall not be payable from nor charged upon any funds other than the revenues pledged to the payment thereof, and no holder of the Bonds shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the Issuer to pay the Bonds or the premium, if any, or interest thereon, or to enforce payment thereof against any property of the Issuer other than those rights and interests of the Issuer which have been pledged to the payment thereof, and the Bonds shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal equitable, upon any property of the Issuer other than those rights and interests of the Issuer which have been pledged to the payment 4 thereof. The agreement or the Issuer to perform the covenants and other provisions contained in this resolution or the Bonds or the documents shall be subject at all times to the availability of the revenues furnished by the Developer sufficient to pay all costs of such performance or the enforcement thereof, and the Issuer shall not be subject to any personal or pecuniary liability thereon. Section 9. Captions. The captions or headings in this Resolution are for convenience only and shall in no way define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of any provision hereof. Section 10. Conflicting Resolutions Repealed; Effective Date. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed, and this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption. Approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 1989. [SEAL] Mayor AITEST: City Manager 5 MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Mayor and City Council City Manager Carl J. Jullie Assistant to the City Manager Craig W. Dawso n 1 Proposed 1990 Budget Follow-up November 9, 1989 I. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS Attached are a variety of reports responding t o q u e s t i o n s p o s e d b y t h e Council at its October 26 budget meeting. Th e s e r e p o r t s w i l l b e l i s t e d below. Four items are not addressed in the memorand a . T h e s e i n c l u d e : 1) Civil Defense Siren: A new siren is proposed for the west- central part of the City. This siren, like th e o t h e r s i n t h e system, would have a 4500-foot range. This si r e n c o u l d b e postponed until 1991 if development takes plac e s l o w l y i n t h e recently-approved residential subdivisions wes t o f M i t c h e l l Lake. 2) City-owned Computer System: Annual operating costs for the City's own computer system would be in the $40 , 0 0 0 - $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 range. Preliminary information on appropriate c o m p u t e r mainframes suggests capital costs of $60,000 - $ 1 2 0 , 0 0 0 p l u s the cost of a special climate- and dust-contro l l e d c o m p u t e r room. Before making a decision about purchasing a s y s t e m , s t a f f would suggest that outside professional serv i c e s b e o b t a i n e d to evaluate the City's needs and make recomm e n d a t i o n s o n available hardware. 3) Legal Services-Counselor: Council wished to discuss the level of funding to be shown in this budget a n d t h e e x t e n t t o which the General Fund surplus should be used f o r s p e c i a l c a s e s . 4) Machine Rentals in General Shared Services: This line shows a typographical errii7R-110,000 in the budget - it should read 117,000. Expenses here include instal l m e n t a n d maintenance payments on two large copiers and m a i n t e n a n c e on the postage meter at the City Offices. Below is the list of reports included in this i n f o r m a t i o n p a c k e t : 1. Use of Overtime 2. Mileage/Car Allowance 3. Table showing Market Value Growth, 1988 to 19 8 9 4. Assessing Department Activities/Time Spent 5. Building Division Activities for 1990 -2- 6. Safety Training Proposed for 1990 7. Responses from Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Department 8. Responses from Public Works Department. 9. Explanation of Fire Engine replacement program. II. PUBLIC HEARING(S) Truth-in-Taxation requirements call for a public hearing process on the proposed budget and tax levy. The rules call for at least two dates: one for the initial hearing, and dates for any possible reconvening of the hearing. It is suggested that the Council set the public hearing for 7:30 PM Thursday, November 30 and the reconvened hearing on the December 19 Council meeting. Truth-in-Taxation requires a large advertisement to be placed in the City's official newspaper indicating the meeting dates and the proposed levy. As in the process followed in August (before the rules changed), the proposed tax levy published cannot be exceeded. In order to provide the Council flexibility, it is recommended that the levy published be the City's levy limit as recently calculated by the State - $12,723,330. CWD:jdp Attachments MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: City Manager Carl J. Jullie C: SUBJECT: Use of Overtime DATE: November 8, 1989 At the budget meeting held October 26 the Council requested additional information about policies and practices on the use of overtime. A few years ago staff reviewed each position to determine if, under the rules of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), they were eligible or exempt from overtime/compensatory time requirements. Generally, management, supervisory, and professional positions are exempt. A majority of positions in the organization are eligible. Use of overtime must be authorized by the responsible department head. Reasons for overtime are varied and often seasonal in nature. If requests for overtime exceed the amount budgeted for a particular program, the city manager's approval is required. In some instances, compensatory time off may be offered in lieu of overtime paid. Whether comp time is offered depends on the department head's assessment of the workload the department must handle. Department heads have been asked to relate how they authorize overtime and to characterize the activities which require overtime. Copies of these memoranda are attached. CJJ:jdp Attachments Memorandum To: Carl Jullie, City Manager From: Steve Sinell, City Assessor, Date: November 7, 1989 Subject: Assessing Department Overtime Usage The assessing department primarily uses overtime to meet our annual deadlines. The responsibilities of the assessing department include the appraisal of 25 percent of the existing properties in the city and appraisals of all new construction as of January 2nd, the date of assessment. It is very difficult to predict early in the assessment cycle how much work is going to be involved with the new construction appraisals. The complexity and number of new construction appraisals that will have to be made is unknown early in the assessment cycle and overtime is used to meet state statute imposed deadlines. The number and complexity of board of review appraisals necessary is unknown until the board meets and the board, and the assessing staff, only have 20 calendar days to complete their work. Overtime has been necessary to meet the board of review deadlines. All use of overtime is authorized by the city assessor. The volume and complexity of the work necessary is compared to historical costs (time spent) and overtime is requested or required of the assessing staff to meet the deadlines. To complete the January 2nd, 1989 assessment the assessing department spent $8,787.92 on overtime in fiscal year 1989. I have requested a $10,000 overtime budget for fiscal year 1990 anticipating that it will be necessary to meet our new state imposed deadline of February 1, 1990 for completion of the assessment and for the spring 1990 Eden Prairie Board of Review. SRS/akn MEMO TO: Carl J. Jullie, City Manager FROM: Kevin Schmieg, Director of Inspections, Safety & Facilities SOO: Departmental use of part time employees and overtime DATE: November 8, 1989 OVERTIME Overtime is utilized in the following situations: Facilities . To provide necessary custodial services when a custodian is sick or on vacation. • To provide snow removal at the Police and Fire Stations for Emergency Personal. • To perform needed after hour repairs of faulty or damaged equipment. Inspections . To perform after hour fire investigations. . To perform grease duct inspections. These inspections are regularly done at all commercial kitchens within Eden Prairie and generally occur at 2:00A.M. The city collects a permit fee for these inspections. . To provide staff coverage when an employee is sick or on vacation. . To provide for additional inspection to meet the needs of contractors during peak construction periods. PARTTIT'S Part time temporary employees are occasionally utilized for the following: . To provide coverage when an employee is sick or on vacation for an extended time period. . To do follow-up inspections on projects that were issued permits but never received final inspection approval. MEMORANDUM TO: Carl Jullie, City Manager FROM: Bob Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation & Natura l Resourcesikg„e DATE: November 2, 1989 SUBJECT: Overtime Approval Policy The majority of the overtime relating to the Parks, Recre a t i o n a n d Natural Resources Department is used by park maintenan c e s t a f f . The existing policy is that no overtime is authorized unl e s s t h e r e is prior approval by the Department Head, unless it i s a s n o w emergency. Overtime is approved under the following con d i t i o n s : 1. Maintenance staff are working on a project that need s t o b e completed by a certain date for a variety of reasons; m o s t o f which would relate to fall projects that should be co m p l e t e d prior to freeze up. 2. Overtime is also approved for other projects that h a v e a limited time frame in which to complete the project, s u c h a s seeding of parkland which must be done during a limited p e r i o d in the spring and in the fall. Also overtime has been a p p r o v e d for weed spraying which requires a limited period o f t i m e during the spring and early summer during extremely sti l l ( n o wind) conditions. These are the only times in which overtime is approve d f o r p a r k maintenance. Overtime is also approved for the Community Center m a i n t e n a n c e staff on occasion, but is limited to calling in staff a f t e r h o u r s when equipment has broken. This generally relates to a p i e c e o f equipment such as the compressors or the Zamboni w h i c h m u s t continue to operate in order to keep the building open . There is limited overtime approved for secretarial sta f f w h e n i t is imperative to complete reports for Commission o r C o u n c i l meetings. This occurs on a very limited basis. The vast majority of the parks, recreation and natural r e s o u r c e s staff that work evening or odd hours are exempt from ove r t i m e . BL:mdd ' ! • 1 .2! IIFH.iF tiFF er -ri.hr Et•., , [ •[.. 7 7 : ,t 7' F11 -C.)1,1 v.r1t thOF t. -[..t • t 1. — [-rt. e 11 , n7*-1. 1.7 E7,77 3.(1 ,71 our- alt:70 -E7? i.,•nn • c.r -c.omer -rt to .[ 7 . fri ,)1 .-C.:‘ ()i -+ -duty lLtIt(wit. rpr t. he end at El; IF F h-, t J.-- nt F 01, 1. r -r- T • t F 1 0 r:..-.1c1F..d over - I. f!,5,Froi ch,1,ocJtFa In t fr=i har,.. rst.e.•:t rtrt • .1 • ,i1 ,77 • •,' [ [r t • -cr 7.-t ! t 1 tit t tIt`t"It n ,' 'tt t1 , : t t't 1 47:071Cf2 t'.1). ..-4 • ••' •-• ti,t, .ijflcir „' 1 -,\T LT_ ,-1 -n,-_•.-n •• t F t.• , t -.)•_ rttlitt , -MEMORANDUM- TO: Carl J. Jullie, City Manager FROM: Eugene A. Dietz, P.E. Director of Public Works DATE: November 8, 1989 RE: Public Works Overtime By Division, the Public Works Department utilizes overtime and authorizes it in the following: ENGINEERING. The Engineering Division has a budget of $10,000.00. Overtime is approved for use by the City Engineer, but is in fact mostly dependent upon the needs of contractors and special projects. Approximately 50% to 70% of the overtime is utilized by our field crew consisting of two inspectors, the Chief Surveyor and his assistant. The inspectors have an ordinary work week of 40 hours, but during the construction season it is not uncommon for them to work 10 or 11 hour days. Some contractors may start their operations at 7:00 and we may find it necessary to test roll a new roadway prior to paving at 5:00. In any event, we try to have our field inspectors doing spot inspections on all construction projects during the entire day. Most contractors are working 10-hour days during the construction season and on occasion we have Saturday and Holiday routines -- especially toward the end of the season when weather has created problems and it is necessary to complete a project prior to winter shutdown. The actual amount of overtime varies from year to year, but the historical trend is what is utilized for budgeting purposes. The office staff accounts for the balance of the overtime usage. In particular, during special assessment time, one senior engineering technician and the secretary spend a significant amount of overtime to complete the task of preparing the assessment role and notice preparation. Due to the nature of the special assessment hearing process, we have a very short time frame (approximately 30-45 days) to develop all of the information for an assessment role that usually has a value of $3 to $5 million dollars. This can often times include several hundred parcels of property. The tasks during this process is to wait until the last minute to collect all the figures so that as much of the work can be completed as possible, thereby eliminating the amount of estimating necessary to determine the amounts to be assessed. Once completed, we have to process the information to the City Council within a certain time frame to get the public hearing held, resolve any outstanding issues and certify the information to the Hennepin County. For about a 30-day period, this is the main function of one of the senior engineering technicians and upon completion, some additional overtime is necessary to catch up for the work that was laid aside to accomplish the assessment task. Additionally, there are peaks and valleys in the work load in the Engineering Division depending on the level of development. We typically expect to utilize some overtime to accomplish our daily tasks rather than hiring staff for peak levels. Page 2 of 3 STREET MAINTENANCE. $15,000.00 is budgeted for snow and ice control and is based on an "average" condition. Depending on the number of days of icing conditions and the number of snowfalls, this number can be more than adequate or can fall well short of the actual overtime expended. We always utilize overtime for any snowfall situation, since we cannot accomplish the task during one 8-hour shift. Depending on whether that operation begins on a weekend or not has a lot to do with the actual amount of overtime that will be utilized. In all instances, a supervisor makes a decision to utilize overtime and it is done on a call-list basis. The general budget for the Street Division includes $9,000.00 for overtime as well. The following operations and percentages of time are the expected utilization: 1. Paving Operations (40%). When we do pavement overlays, we go to 10-hour days in order to provide an efficient operation. When we pave, we utilize 14 people with a resultant overtime of $500 - $600 per day. 2. Street Sweeping (45%). Again, when we do our Spring sweeping, we go to 10-hour days to match the contractors schedule and we utilize approximately 7 people for three weeks. 3. Storm Damage (5%). We maintain a small amount overtime in the budget for calling out work crews to clean up storm damage that occurs on an occasional basis. 4. Signal Light Maintenance (5%). We have a number of signal lights that are our responsibility to maintain. Usually the Police Department notifies a supervisor of any emergency after hour needs and based on a call list routine, a maintenance worker is dispatched for the repair. 5. Miscellaneous (5%). It is important to understand that due to the union contract, whenever we have an after hours call back by an employee, there is a two-hour minimum overtime payment. Therefore, even though it may take only 45 minutes for an employee to repair a signal light, it still costs aproximately $40.00 in wages for that call-back. The Police Department has been very good in limiting the calls for emergency situations only, but when a main signal is malfunctioning, there is no alternative but to utilize the overtime. This is the case for approximately 15% of our overtime budget. The paving and sweeping operations are scheduled in advance and is based on efficient utilization of equipment and maintaining a reasonable schedule for completion of the operation. Page 3 of 3 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. We have a budget of $8,000.00 for overtime for the Equipment Maintenance Division. The mechanics draw overtime for the following: 1. Snow Plowing (60%). The mechanics maintain the same schedule as the snow plow operators during snow emergencies. Snow plowing is extremely hard on equipment and we maintain the plows, loaders and Park Maintenance snow removal equipment during this period. 2. Street Sweeping (25%). Street sweepers are extremely labo r i n t e n s i v e t o maintain. We keep two mechanics on duty during the extended work hou r s during our sweeping operation in order to keep the equipmen t r u n n i n g . 3. Peak Loading (10%). During certain times of the year, we will get backlogged on equipment maintenance and repairs and we find i t n e c e s s a r y to go into an overtime mode to keep up with the demand. For example, during a three-week period this summer, we were trying to g e t t h e n e w squad cars ready for operation (installing radio equipment, l i g h t b a r s , bumpers, etc.) and we still had the normal routine to m a i n t a i n . We therefore extended our work day by an hour for a period o f t h r e e w e e k s to meet this demand. This is a cost effective alternative to staffing at a higher level. 4. Night Breakdowns for Police Department and Fire Departm e n t ( 5 % ) . As indicated above, overtime is not necessarily planned fo r t h e P u b l i c W o r k s Department, but rather is a reaction to the particular n e e d s a t t h e m o m e n t . We envision a certain amount of overtime for some of rou t i n e o p e r a t i o n s , b u t often times it is dictated by developers, weather or the u n p r e d i c t a b l e n a t u r e of equipment failure. EAD:ssa MEMORANDUM TO: Carl Jullie FROM: Natalie Swaggert Director Human Resources/Services DATE: November 8, 1989 SUBJECT: Deparment Head Car Allowance As you requested I have compiled some additional background information on the City's Car Allowance program. The car allowance which is $200/month is an integral part of the City's compensation program and is communicated as such at the time a job offer is made. (Attachment #1 City of Eden Prairie Benefit Program). The car allowance is reserved for upper management positions only and is taxable income to the extent that the employee does not claim it as a business related expense. In exchange for the car allowance, department heads are expected to have their personal vehicle available and to use it to conduct business within and outside the city limits. Because the city offices are located at seven different sites (City Hall, Police, Water Plant, Parks & Public Works garage, Community Center, Sr. Center, Outdoor Center) a great deal of flexibility in transportation is required to manage employees, projects and programs. In addition department heads routinely attend meetings, visit construction sites, meet with developers, participate on multi-city task teams, attend hearings and represent the City at professional functions. Beyond the scope of the normal work day, department heads are expected to attend Commission meetings, Council meetings, Public Hearings and other City-sponsored functions and events. The car allowance has been part of the City's compensation/benefit plan since 1977. In 1987 the car allowance was increased from $185/month to $200/month after a survey indicated that the Eden Prairie car allowance lagged that of other cities. A telephone survey-update completed this past week again indicates that the Eden Prairie allowance is conservative. A survey update is attached for your referance. (Attachment #2 Car Allowance/Take-home Vehicle Benefits). Should a decision be made to eliminate the car allowance program, the 1990 budget should be modified to reflect the following: A. Salary Conversion: Because the car allowance was part of the compensation package offered at the time of employment the current $200/month allowance ($2400/year) should be converted to the employees salary base. 8. Increased Fleet Size: The number of vehicles in the City's fleet will have to be increacid—ro provide adequate flexibility for the use of nine Department Heads (5300 approximate trips per year). C. Take-home Vehicles: The use of take-home vehicles may have to be reconsidered for Department Heads with heavy evening meeting schedules and/or emergency response requirements. I hope this provides you with the information you need. 12 At t ach m e n t #1 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE BENEFIT PROGRAM EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION BENEFIT Overload/On-Call 1 < 20 Hours/ Week Temporary Seasonal 1 Part Time - (20 - 30 hours/week) 1 Part Time ' (32+ hours/week) Full Time LNon-exempt Exempt 11 Director (Dept. Head) City Manager , LEGISLATED BENEFITS Workman's CompensationXXXXXXX Overtime (FLSA) XXXXX PERA XXXXXX LEAVE BENEFITS Holidays PR PRXXXX Std. PR PR X Vacation Exec. X 0 X Sick Time Accrual/Lc. PR PR X 0 X X Short Term Disability X X X 0 X Long Term Disability XXXXX INSURANCE BENEFITS Medical XXXXX Dental XXXXX Basic XXXXX LIFE Sup 500 ...— X_ X Sup/Dep 0 XXXX Flexible Contrib. Acct. 0 XXXX .-- — ...— IFRINGE BENEFITS Severance Bank 0 0 X 0 X Deferred Compensation XXXXX Employee Assistance 0 0 X X X Tuition Reimbursement 0 0 0 X X Car Allowance/Car • X X Fitness Program X X X X X PR= Prorated Attachment #2 CAR ALLOWANCE/TAKE HOME VEHICLE BENEFITS APPLE VALLEY Choice: The City Manager and department heads may chos e e i t h e r a t a k e h o m e vehicle for both personal and businesses purpo s e s o r t h e y m a y chose to take a $225/mo car allowance. City Manager: Has chosen the $225/mo car allo w a n c e Department Heads: All have chosen the $225/mo c a r a l l o w a n c e Mileage: 24 cents/mile BLOOMINGTON City Manager: $250/mo car allowance Department Heads (executive supervisory posi t i o n s ) : $ 7 5 - 2 5 0 / m o n t h Mileage: 23 cents/mile BURNS VILLE City Manager: $200/mo car allowance Department Heads: $200/mo car allowance Mileage: 22 cents/mile GOLDEN VALLEY City Manager: $369.75/mo car allowance Department Heads: Director of Public Works: $369.75/mo car allowance Deputy Director of Public Works: $369.75/ Police Captains: $233.75/ 11 Mileage: 25.5 cents/mile MINNETONKA City Manager: Take home vehicle (business and p e r s o n a l ) Department Heads: Take home vehicle (busines s u s e o n l y ) Mileage: 23 cents/mile CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE MARKET VALUE GROWTH 1988 - 1989 26.9% 6.4 7.1 7.8 0.7 8.6 -0-1.1 7.8 Property Type Apartments Commercial Industrial Residential (1-2 Fun.) Condominium Townhouse Vacant Land Other 1989 1989 1988 EMV New Constr. Appreciation 118,736.100 31,946,300 778,700 151,461,400 389,563,800 25.105,500 6.952,900 421,622,200 237,615,000 13,096,500 16,850,800 267,562,300 981,859,400 76,830,700 70,146,400 1,128,836.500 70,909,000 510,200 - 630,700 70,788,500 94,620,500 8,158,900 3,297,200 106,076,600 76,635,700 - 0 - 14,512,000 91,147,700 26,443,000 294,000 792,000 27,822,300 1,996,382,500 155,996,600 112,938,400 2,265,317,500 1989 1989 1989 % of Appreciation Overall Growth % Total ENV 27.6% 6.7% 8.2 18.6 12.6 11.8 7.1 14.9 49.8 - 0.9 - 0.2 3.1 3.5 12.1 4.7 18.9 18.9 4.0 2.8 3.9 1.3 5.6 13.4 100.0 1989 1989 EMV New Constr. 0.7% 1.8 5.5 Memorandum To: From: Date: Subject: Carl Jullie, City Manager Steve Sinell, City Assessor _....-- November 7, 1989 Assessing Department Activities/Time Spent Questions were raised by the City Council at their October 26th budget meeting regarding the time spent per appraisal by the assessing department. The Assessing Department is responsible for establishing valuations and classifications for all real property in the City for purposes of taxation as of January 2nd, the statutory date of assessment, each year. By Minnesota Statutes, the Assessing Department must establish valuations for all new construction; physically view and appraise existing parcels at least once every four years; and annually adjust valuations of properties, if necessary based on sales studies and other pertinent information to ensure uniformity with those properties actually viewed and appraised. The Assessing Department performs these functions as well as processing homestead classification applications, assembling information and preparing appraisal reports for the annual Board of Review, representing the city in tax court matters relating to property valuation and disseminating tax and real estate information to the public and other government agencies. As the city grows we see an increased workload due to new construction and an increasing number of parcels to be revalued each year. In addition to the number of required appraisals growing, the complexity is increasing each year as the city becomes more affluent and more complex and expensive homes, apartments and commercial properties are built. In addition to the time spent on the actual appraisals there is considerable time spent on studying the real estate markets to develop the mass appraisal rates, there is training time necessary to keep the appraisers licensed and qualified, and much time is spent answering questions and explaining the property tax system and individual property values and classifications. The assessing department attempts to spend as much time as necessary with each taxpayer to address their questions and concerns. This takes time. The time spent per appraisal may be as little as 15 minutes on a routine revaluation of a townhouse, or as much as a week on a complex commercial industrial tax court appraisal. To help analyze the work flow and time spent for predicting future work deadlines, overtime needs, and staff expansions I've had the appraisal staff log the amount of time spent on the various tasks or activities they do. The general categories are: 1) Residential Revaluation and New Construction: includes all property types except apartment, commercial, and industrial. 2) Apartment Revaluation and New Construction 3) Commercial/Industrial Revaluation and New Construction 4) Board of Review: includes all phone, in person, inspection appraisal, discussion, and reporting work associated with the board of review. 5) Abatement Appraisal: administrative appeals after the board of review has met. 6) Tax Court: all appraisal and discussion time involved with tax court petitions. 7) Appraisal Related Assessment Work: includes time spent on appraisal manual updates, property divisions, data exchange, sales books, appraisal related training, and assisting the City or County Assessor on appraisals. 8) Administrative Related Assessment Work: includes non— appraisal seminars or meetings, assessment posting, homestead applications, computer data entry, and routine information requests. 9) Special Projects: are activities not normally necessary during the course of the assessment cycle, such as exempt property appraisals and computer program changes. 10) Overhead: Includes vacation, sick time, and holidays. The time spent for the 1989 assessment, May 1988 thru May 1989 by the 5.8 appraisers is, by activity: 1) Residential Revaluation and New Construction: 5,538 hours to complete 4,644 appraisals, or 72 minutes each. 2) Apartment Revaluation and New Construction: 167 hours to complete 16 appraisals, or 10.44 hours each. 3) Commercial and Industrial Revaluation and New Construction: 130 hours assisting the city assessor on commercial and industrial appraisals. 4) Board of Review: 1318 hours to complete 135 reviews, talk with approximately 350 people, and attend board of review meeting. 5) Abatement Appraisals: 188 hours spent. 6) Tax Court: 49 hours spent assisting city assessor on tax petition. 7) Appraisal Related Assessment Work: 1205 hours spent. 8) Administrative Related Assessment Work: 1145 hours spent. 9) Special Projects: 404 hours spent. 10) Overhead: 1541 hours spent. The total hours spent by the appraisal staff to complete the 1/2/89 assessment are 11,685 hours. The staff size was 4.8 appraisers from 5/88 to 9/88 when it went to 5.8 appraisers. The clerical and administrative support staff spent 4,435 hours on the 1/2/89 assessment. The clerical staff is 2 people, plus 187 hours of temporay help. The city assessor spent 2,355 hours on the 1/2/89 assessment. Time was spent on supervision, management, commercial and industrial appraisals, board of review, and tax court. The trends I've found over the past several years are: 1) the new homes being constructed in Eden Prairie are more complex, more expensive,more time consuming, and more likely to appeal. 2) the apartment, commercial, and industrial properties are more complex, more expensive, and more likely to appeal. 3) Property owners and tenants are more likely to call and state their displeasure with real estate taxes. All of these factors make it difficult to achieve greater efficiency without reducing the amount of time the appraisers, support staff, and city assessor make available for listening and talking with taxpayers. SRS/akn MEMO TO: Carl J. Jullie, City Manager FROM: Kevin Schmieg, Director of Inspections, Safety & Facilities SUBJ: Building Department Activity DATE: November 8, 1989 Permit Issuanee (thru October) Building Permits 1,067 Permits other than building 2.990 Total Permits 4,057 Insiections (thru October) Requested Inspections 8,757 Projected Activity jpvel 1990 The number of permits to be issued in 1990 is ex- pected to be comparable to those issued in 1989. The volume of building activity will be dependent upon the status of mortgage interest rates. 1991 could potentially be a strong year in terms of building permit issuance. In the event that interest rates remain favorable, projects by Centex, US Homes, and New Concepts will by then be established and cause a significant number of permits to be issued. Future Projects Work towards the adoption of a housing code for rental property. Inspections would be performed on a complaint basis. The Met Council is requiring that we adopt an ordinance regu- lating Septic Systems. Every existing septic system would be subject to a field inspection every 3 years. During the winter slowdown period the building inspectors will assist the Fire Inspectors in performing inspections of existing occupancies. • Initiate an existing deck inspc!ction program. The majority of decks constructed prior to 1952 were constructed of non-treated materials, many of which are in a state of disrepair. MEMO TO: Carl J Jullie, City Manager FROM: Kevin Schmieg, Director of Inspections, Safety & Facilities SUBJECT: Safety Training DATE: November 6, 1989 The ultimate goal of the Safety Program is to eliminate preventable accidents and create a safe working environment for all city employees. The most effective way to eliminate preventable accidents is to educate and train employees in safe work practices. Prior to the formation of the Safety Division, training was done on a departmental basis. The use of a centralized safety training program will insure a consistent level of training for all employees. The following is a list of safety training programs that are being recom- mended: . Employee Right-to-Know • Back Seminar • Basic First Aid • Defensive Driving . Confined Space Entry • CPR . Training for individuals that have specific safety or health problems. (i.e. past back injuries, a car accident,etc...) • Purchasing safety training video's on the proper and safe operation of tools and equipment. MEMORANDUM TO: Carl Jullie, City Manager FROM: Bob Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources—T4i_ DATE: November 3, 1989 SUBJECT: 1990 Budget Request Questions/Clarifications During the first budget hearing review by the City Coun c i l , apparently there have been a number of questions raised rega r d i n g the 1990 budget request submitted for the Parks, Recreatio n a n d Natural Resources Department. The purpose of this memo i s t o attempt to address the questions raised by various Councilmemb e r s . POLICY FOR CHARGING FEES Attached to this memo are pages 157 and 158 from the "poli c i e s chapter" of the Park and Open Space System Plan that was ado p t e d by the City Council earlier this year. The policies that a r e covered within that chapter are policies that have been adopt e d b y the City Council over the last 12 years. The City Council ha s o n various occasions discussed fees and charges for various prog r a m s offered through the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resou r c e s Department. In fact, whenever a program that will require sub s i d y is initiated, it is brought before the Parks, Recreation a n d Natural Resources Commission and the City Council for appro v a l . An example of the most recent new programs that went through t h i s process were the Aftar School Recreation Program that is joi n t l y sponsored by the City and School District held at Cedar R i d g e Elementary. The other program reviewed by the City Council is t h e recreation program run by the City and paid for from County fun d s , which is held at Windslope. The general policy that the City Park and Recreation Departme n t h a s been operating under since 1978 regarding fees, and charges a r e a s follows: a. Instructional programs for adults & youth are based on meetin g operating costs for the program. b. Broad service recreation programs serving large numbers o f young people such as the summer playground program will b e based on meeting a percentage of the operating costs to b e determined by the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and the City Council. C. Fees for any youth program that offers a special eve n t o r special service to a small group should be based on meeting operating costs. d. Fees and charges for adult recreation programs shall be based on meeting operating costs. e. Fees for adult athletic leagues should be based on meeting direct expenses with up to 10% surplus for assisting in administrative costs. The broad based recreation programs such as the summer playground program and associated fees are reviewed by the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission on an annual basis, and submitted to the City Council for final approval. The fees for the play- ground program have not changed for the last three years. If the City Council is looking for additional revenue to cover costs for recreation programs, the City could consider charging a higher percentage of administrative costs for adult programs or could consider charging for some or all of the field maintenance costs for adult athletic leagues; however, the fees would have to be raised significantly to cover the maintenance costs, which would more than likely eliminate a significant number of the participants. City staff continue to monitor fees and charges for similar recreation programs and services in other communities and try to be within the range that other communities are charging for similar services. THE NEED FOR TWO PARK PLANNERS The City hired a second Landscape Architect in 1988 to assist the Park Planner when she was requested to assume additional duties relating to the development review previously handled by the Department Director. In 1988 the City was working on a park bond referendum, and was averaging approximately $400,000 in cash park fees that were being used to acquire and develop parks in new neighborhoods. In 1989 the Assistant Park Planner was responsible for supervision of construction of Carmel Neighborhood Park, Red Rock Lake Neighborhood Park and Willow Neighborhood Park. He was also assigned to park improvements at Wyndham Knoll Park and Round Lake Park and completing planting plans for several other parks. The park bond referendum did not pass and the estimated amount of annual revenue from cash park fees has been reduced to an estimated $200,000 for the next several years. It appears as though the emphasis on expenditures of cash park fees over the next couple of years will be on acquisition of parks and minor upgrading of existing parks, rather than on new park development; therefore, the need for a second Park Planner is not what was anticipated two years ago. This is not to say that we would not be able to keep a second Park Planner busy in 1990. Tentative projects for the Assistant Park Planner for 1990 include the following: 1. Complete as-builts for all parks. We have construction plans, but never have had time to record what was built on any of our parks. These are necessary for recording locations of wiring, water lines, final grades, etc. for future park managers. 2. Complete a signage system. The City has a hodge podge of signs that need to be analyzed and redesigned in an attractive, consistent, functional signage system. 3. Study the bicycle trail system, including designating priority trail connections, and determining which portions of the trail system don't meet existing safety standards and providing design solutions to meet those standards. 4. Upgrading the specifications for timber walls, tennis courts, and grading. 5. Develop a new evaluation form for evaluating playground equipment. 6. Providing designs for many of the small improvement projects requested by various groups such as dugouts for ballfields, expanded parking lots, improvements to storage area, etc. 7. Complete design plans for future projects that may be funded through donations, especially if a design has already been completed including colored renderings, etc. Examples are as follows: a. entry to the Community Center b. Round Lake Park entry (old library site) c. upgraded landscaping around park buildings in Round Lake Park d. redesign an upgrading of Miller Spring e. small scale designs to alleviate maintenance problems such as the circulation patterns at Staring Lake Park playground site. These are all projects that could be assigned to the Assistant Park Planner or could be completed by the Park Planner sometime in the future. It should be noted that many of these projects have been on the "to do list" for several years already and are projects that really should be completed, but are also projects that are easily put on the back burner when construction projects are underway. MAINTENANCE OF PARK SHELTERS I understand the question relating to maintenance of park shelters was whether or not park maintenance staff could be responsible for maintenance of park shelters rather than new custodial staff. In the past, the park maintenance staff have been responsible for general maintenance of park shelters and we have contracted with part-time staff that open and close the building to also clean the building. Although, the park maintenance employees are excellent employees when it come to installing plant material, fertilizing, seeding, mowing turf areas, constructing buildings, putting in bike trails, etc., they leave a bit to be desired when it comes to mopping floors and cleaning toilets. Facilities such as the Senior Center, the Outdoor Center, and park shelters that are reserved by the public for family or company picnics require a higher standard of cleaning than has been provided by park maintenance staff. Staff believe that with the number of facilities that require cleaning such as the City Hall, the Senior Center, the Fire Stations, Police Department, the Outdoor Center, and the park shelters the most efficient way to clean those facilities is with in-house staff that are responsible for cleaning all facilities, rather than having each department contract with different individuals and each department maintaining their own cleaning supplies, etc. FERTILIZAT ON PROGRAM The amount of money designated for chemicals for park maintenance includes funds for fertilizing all of the mowed turf areas in the park system one time and all ballfield areas and other high traffic areas two times per year. This is the minimum fertilization program recommended by our park maintenance staff for many years and by the turf consultant that reviewed our maintenance program in the fall of 1988. It is much more economical to fertilize the existing turf we have than to reseed on an annual basis. Although, some portions of some fields will have to be reseeded on an annual basis even with this fertilizer program, and many areas may have to be reseeded if the current drought is prolonged into next year. JANITORIAL EXPENSES BUDGETED AT THE OUTDOOR CENTER This line item should be eliminated if custodial responsibilities are approved under the Building Inspections Department. PART-TIME STAFF FOR THE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL COMMISSION $1.700 This line item is for a secretary to record minutes for the Historical and Cultural Commission and subcommittees. ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAM Attached to this memo is information summarizing the adaptive recreation program in Eden Prairie for 1989. Beth Timm, Adaptive Recreation Supervisor, will be providing a slide presentation and narrative to the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission at their November 20th meeting summarizing activities provided the community during 1989 and projection for 1990. She would be more than willing to make the same presentation to the City Council, if requested. COSTS FOR COPIER AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER The City owns the copy machine at the Community Center. The annual cost budgeted for that machine of approximately $5,000 per year is for a maintenance agreement. The maintenance agreement is similar to the agreement on the copy machine at City Hall. The Community Center and parks, recreation and natural resources staff run approximately 400,000 copies through that copy machine each year. The maintenance agreement is tied to the number of copies run through the machine. PRIORITY LIST OF UNCOMPLETED TRAILS SECTIONS The City has nearly 61 miles of separated asphalt bikeways completed within the City. When the trail system is completed the City will have over 100 miles of trails, mostly adjacent to collector streets, county and state highways. The majority of the trail system left to complete is along sections of road that are scheduled for improvements or along road alignments that will be constructed in the future. There are key trail sections that should be considered for improvements along existing highways and on City property that will make important trail connections when complete. The following priority list is only that of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. A formal study should be completed by staff prior to publicizing a priority list. The cost estimates are based on average trail costs with no costs for easements and assuming no need for retaining walls or other extra construction costs. 1. Trail section along County Road 1 from Spoon Ridge, east to Franlo Road. The neighborhood has been petitioning for this connection for several years and would provide the only safe access from their neighborhood to the trail system in their neighborhood park. Estimated Cost $25,000 2. Trail from Prairie View School to South Shore Lane, north to Duck Lake Trail. This trail connection can be made entirely on City property and would provide much improved pedestrian access from the west and north to Prairie View School. Estimated Cost $5,000 3 Trail from Boulder Pointe, north to Coachman's Lane. This trail connection will provide a relatively direct access from residents on the north side of Red Rock Lake, south to the neighborhood park on the south shore of Red Rock Lake and to Staring Lake Park, through the Boulder Pointe neighborhood. Half of the trail connection was completed by completed by Boulder Pointe developers in 1989. Estimated Cost $5,000 The trail connection from the existing trail on the north side of Red Rock Lake to the Boulder Pointe/Coachman's Lane trail would require a floating boardwalk in the marsh behind the four homes that presently block the trail connection. (The developer committed to constructing this trail section, but completed his development without making the trail connection.) Estimated Cost $25,000-$30,000 4. Trail along Purgatory Creek from Anderson Lakes Parkway, south to Staring Lake Parkway. This trail connection will allow pedestrian access from residents along Anderson Lakes Parkway directly to Staring Lake Park and the new middle school just east of the creek. Estimated Cost $10,000 5. Larkspur Lane connection - complete a 450' trail section from the sidewalk on Larkspur Lane to the trail around Neill Lake. 6. Trail along Eden Prairie Road from Valley Road, north to County Road 1. The residents of Hilltop Road and Valley Road have petitioned the City Council to consider a separated asphalt trail connection from their neighborhoods to the trail along County Road 1. Estimated Cost $15,000 7. Trail along County Road 4 from Highway 5, north to Valley View Road on the east side of the road. Estimated Cost $30,000 8. Trail along County Road 1 from Homeward Hills Road, east to Franlo Road. Estimated Cost $65,000 9. Trail across Purgatory Creek from Antlers Ridge west to Branching Horn. This trail could be a higher priority and should be put in as soon as possible prior to any more development along the creek. It is key to future trails in the lower Purgatory Creek valley. Estimated Cost $5,000-$10,000 depending on the amount of stair construction required. 10. Construction of grass/woodchip trail in Timber Creek Park from Creek View Lane west to Ginger Drive. Estimated Cost $3,000 11. Trail along County Road 4 from Round Lake Park, north to Birch Island Park. Estimated Cost $195,000 (Bridge over road estimated cost is $100,000.) 12. Trail along County Road 1 west of Dell Road to Riley Lake Road and north to Riley Lake Park. This trail connection will provide safe pedestrian and bicycle access from Riley Lake Park to the rest of the trail system that connects to most neighborhood throughout Eden Prairie. Estimated Cost $30,000 13. Trail along County Road 1 from Eden Prairie Road, west to the access road to Cedar Ridge School along the north side of County Road 1. Estimated Cost $15,000 14. Trail along Roberts Drive from Butterscotch Road, east to Valley View Road. Residents from the Topview neighborhood are presently circulating a petition for this trail section, as well as a sidewalk connection from Roberts Drive and Valley View Road, west to the existing sidewalk on the north side of Valley View Road. This will provide a very convenient loop for the may pedestrians and bikers in the Stewart Highlands and Topview neighborhoods. No estimated cost at this time. 15. Trail along Purgatory Creek from Mitchell Road, south to State Highway 5. Estimated Cost $20,000 16. Trail along Prairie Center Drive from Highway 169, east and north to West 78th Street to complete the 8' asphalt loop around the entire ring road. Estimated Cost $20,000 17. Trail connection across Edenbrook Conservation Area. (Mowed grass trail with area of woodchips over fabric. Minimum of 2 bridges.) Estimated Cost $20,000 18. Trail along County Road 1 from Franlo Road, east to County Road 18. Estimated Cost $25,000 19. Trail within Hidden Ponds Park from Valley View Road west to Highway 101. Estimated Cost $25,000 There are very many other important trail segments that may change in priority depending on the timing for adjacent development, road improvement or demand by the public. Other significant trail sections that come to mind include: 1. Trail around the north side of Smetana Lake. 2. Trail adjacent to Highway 169 from County Road 1, north to West 78th Street. 3. Trail connection from Miller Park along the west shore of Mitchell Lake under Highway 5 and connecting to Round Lake Park. 4. Trail along Beach Road from Highway 62 (Crosstown) south to Century Lane, then east to Rowland Road through Bryant Lake Park. This should occur when Bryant Lake Park is upgraded. 5. Trail around the Purgatory Creek Recreation Area connecting to Staring Lake Park. 6. Trail connection from Topview Park north along the 494 R.O.W. to Cardinal Creek Road. 7. All of the creek valley trails throughout the community, especially along the lower level of Purgatory Creek. 8. Trail connection along Nine-Mile Creek from Smetana Lake, north to the trails in the vicinity of Lee Data. There are also key sections of trail that will be completed with the upgrading of future roads including the trail along Dell Road, south of Hidden Ponds, crossing Highway 5 and extending eventually to County Road 1: the trail along Rowland Road from Shady Oak Road northwesterly to Minnetonka; the trail along Camp Indian Chief Road connecting the trail along Edenvale Boulevard with the trail along County Road 4; and the trail along Highway 5 that will be con- structed with the Highway 5 improvements. Priorities are set by considering safety, cost timing related to new development (important to get trails in before homes, if the trail will be in close proximity), past commitments to neighbor- hoods, and critical connections to link segments of existing trails. The Parks Recreation and Natural Resources Commission should review the existing trails system and establish a policy or system on how to determine which trail segments should be prior- itized first, second, etc. Hopefully, this memo and the attached information will adequately answer the majority of the Councilmembers questions relating to the 1990 budget requests. BL:mdd Cancellations received less than two weeks prior to the scheduled event will receive no refund. n. No food or beverage may be sold without permission of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouroes. o. No tent or other structure may be set up without permission of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. p. Any group that has received permission to sell food in a public park will be responsible for obtaining a permit from the County Health Department for sale of food. 3. No printing, typing or mailing services will be provided to any individual group other than those offered through the regular city brochure. 4. Meeting rooms in the Community Center will be scheduled free of change by Eden Prairie non-profit groups on a first-cane-first-served basis with a maximum of a 30-day limit. All profit groups will be charged a fee for rental and limited to one meeting per month. D. Fees and Charges Goals - Fees and charges for special use facilities such as the Eden Prairie Community Canter will be based on fees and Charges for similar facilities in other communities, as well as attempting to meet the operating costs of the facility. Fees and charges for all instructional programs, adult and youth, will be based on meeting operating costs for that program. Fees for general use recreation programs, Where those programs are serving large numbers of young people, will be based on meeting a percentage of the operating costs to be determined by the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission on an annual basis. Fees and charges for any youth program that offers a spucial event or special service to a small group should be based on meeting operation costs. Fees and charges for all adult progrms should be based on meeting operating expenses. Policies 1. All programs that are based on meeting operating expenses will have a minim= registration nurter designed to meet operating e.)renses. If this mutter of registration is not met, the program will be canceled. 2. When staff presents the proposed budget for the upcoming year, the Parks, Recreation and Natural, Resources Commission will recaternd to 157 the City Council a budget for youth recreation programs and the amount those programs should be subsidized by the city. This percent should take into consideration the nunber of people served and the costs of the program, as well as the hourly cost per individual that should be submitted. 3. Fees for all adult athletic and recreation programs should be based on a minimum of meeting the direct expenses of the program with up to a 10 percent surplus for assisting and administrative costs. If specific adult athletic or recreation programs require special recreation facilities, fees should be established that would assist in the oonstruction and any extra maintenance and operating costs that would be required of those facilities. E. Pinanoinl Goals - Financing for the acquisition and development of the park and open space sysbon should be provided through a variety of revenue resources to include the general fund, park dedication fees, grants, bond referendums and donations. Financing for the transportation trail system Should be provided through a special project fund, the general fund on an annual basis, or through cxmanitments from other source such as income to ensure a source for matching grants for projects adjacent to county roads, etc., or for completion of Short stretches along existing roadways through developed neighborhoods. Policies 1. Staff will review and secure all available county, state and federal grants for assistance in the acquisition and development of park and recreation facilities, as well as the city trail system. 2. Staff will provide a Five-Year Capital Improvement Program that defines priorities and cost estimates for acquisition and development of parks, recreation facilities and trails to assist in the planning and budgeting for these projects. This CTP will be updated on an annual basis by the Parks Comission and the City Council. 3. Staff will provide the Commissions and the Council with regular reports regarding the financial status of the park development fund and its relation to scheduled acquisition and development projects. 4. The city will finance neighborhood parks from residential cash park fees generated from their neighborhood area and bond issues. 5. Community parks will be financed mainly through fund referendum and cash park fees from ccurercial and industrial development. 158 WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED INTEGRATION IS HAPPENING! In our communities we are currentl y s e r v i n g i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h disabilities; all ages, all abilit y l e v e l s . WE CAN'T OPERATE IN A VACUUM Other agencies and programs (i.e. Y M C A , c h u r c h e s , a t h l e t i c associations.) in our communities n e e d t o b e o p e n t o p r o v i d i n g integrative opportunities. THE NEED FOR SUPPORT VARIES Support needed (i.e. an aide, adap t i v e e q u i p m e n t ) depends on the individuals skill/ a b i l i t y l e v e l i n a s p e c i f i c program and not necessarily on the e x t e n t o f t h e i r d i s a b i l i t y . ATTITUDE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE The key to success is support from a l l l e v e l s : Administration -> Supervisors -> P r o g r a m S t a f f - > P a r t i c i p a n t s PROVIDE ONLY AS MUCH SUPPORT AS NEE D E D We want people to grow and learn i n a s a f e e n v i r o n m e n t t h a t provides as much independence as po s s i b l e . BE AS UNOBTRUSIVE AS POSSIBLE It is the integration facilitator s g o a l t o p r o m o t e participant interaction with thei r p e e r s a n d t h e instructor/leader rather than them s e l v e s . NATURAL PROPORTIONS In our community as a whole, ten p e r c e n t o f t h e p o p u l a t i o n h a s a disability. Therefore, our guide l i n e s , w h e n d e t e r m i n i n g natural proportions, is one indivi d u a l w i t h a d i s a b i l i t y f o r every ten participants per program / c l a s s . COOpERATION INCREASES OPTIONS The variety and numbers of program optio n s , f o r i n d i v i d u a l s who are disabled, increase because we ha v e t h e a b i l i t y t o utilize program offerings in any of the f o u r c i t i e s . PLANNING VS. DUMPING MAKES THE DIFFERENC E Pre-planning is important! Pre-plannin g p r e p a r e s t h e instructor/Leader, and participants, al l o w i n g f o r a m o r e successful experience for everyone. PEOPLE WANT CHOICES Individuals/participants want to decide f o r themselves what programs they participate in. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DO FIT INTO THE COMMUNITY Our integrative experiences, overall, ha v e p r o v e n t o b e successful. EVERYONE BENEFITS! We all have something to learn from eac h o t h e r a n d w e a l l h a v e abilities to share with one another. MEMORANDUM TO: Eden Prairie Parks, Recre a t i o n , a n d N a t u r a l R e s o u r c e s Commission FROM: Beth G. Timm, Adaptive Recreation S u p e r v i s o r THROUGH: Laurie Melling, M a n a g e r o f R e c r e a t i o n S e r v i c e s DATE: October 30, 1989 SUBJECT: Update on Adaptiv e R e c r e a t i o n P r o g r a m m i n g S u m m e r 8 9 ' , both segregated and integ r a t e d p r o g r a m s . The City of Eden Prairie h a s f o r t h e l a s t 1 8 m o n t h s h a d a d a p t i v e recreation programming as p a r t o f t h e s e r v i c e s p r o v i d e d b y t h e Department of Parks, Recr e a t i o n , a n d N a t u r a l R e s o u r c e s . E d e n Prairie is part of a four c i t y c o o p e r a t i v e i n c l u d i n g t h e c i t i e s of Bloomington, Edina, a n d R i c h f i e l d . T h r o u g h t h i s f o u r c i t y cooperative adaptive recr e a t i o n p r o g r a m m i n g i s p r o v i d e d i n t h e form of: 1) Integrative opportunit i e s ; m a i n s t r e a m i n g p e r s o n s w i t h disabilities into the cur r e n t r e c r e a t i o n p r o g r a m s p r o v i d e d b y these communities. 2)Segregated programming; t h o s e p r o g r a m s d e s i g n e d s p e c i f i c a l l y for individuals with disa b i l i t i e s i . e . , A d a p t e d s w i m m i n g l e s s o n s . Attached is a summary of t h e n u m b e r s o f i n d i v i d u a l s s e r v e d i n t h e four city cooperative sum m e r 8 8 ' - 8 9 ' a d a p t i v e r e c r e a t i o n programs. This summary pr o v i d e s i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e i n c r e a s e o f the number of persons part i c i p a t i n g . Integrated Programs: In regards to the integra t i v e p r o g r a m s t h e r e i s c o n t i n u i n g g r o w t h in the number of persons b e i n g s e r v e d i n a l l f o u r c o m m u n i t i e s . With integrative programs w e u s e n a t u r a l p r o p o r t i o n s a s a guideline in determining h o w m a n y p e r s o n s w i t h a d i s a b i l i t y w i l l take part in one specific p r o g r a m . ( N a t u r a l P r o p o r t i o n s b e i n g 1 person with a disability t o e v e r y 1 0 p a r t i c i p a n t s w h o a r e n o n - handicapped; this is dete r m i n e d o n t h e f a c t t h a t 1 0 % o f o u r U . S . population has a disabili t y . ) This summer we integrated a t o t a l o f 1 0 3 p a r t i c i p a n t s i n t o 2 0 separate generic park and r e c r e a t i o n p r o g r a m s . T h e b r e a k d o w n o f ages included 51 youth, 3 1 t e e n s , a n d 2 1 a d u l t s . T h e b r e a k d o w n b y residency was 48 Blooming t o n , 1 6 R i c h f i e l d , 2 6 E d i n a , a n d 8 E d e n Prairie, and 5 persons fr o m o t h e r c o m m u n i t i e s . This summer the following g e n e r i c p a r k a n d r e c r e a t i o n p r o g r a m s had individuals with disa b i l i t i e s r e q u e s t t o b e i n t e g r a t e d i n t o them with the support of t h e a d a p t i v e r e c r e a t i o n s t a f f : -2- Edina/Eden Prairie: Playgrou n d s , P r e - s c h o o l p l a y g r o u n d s , Jugball, T-ball, Edina Art C e n t e r C a m p s , S o c c e r , gymnastics, and swim lesson s . Richfield: Youth Playgroun d s , L i t t l e P e o p l e s ' P l a y g r o u n d , & Tots swimming lessons. Bloomington:Day Camp, Teen C e n t e r , P l a y g r o u n d s , D i s c o v e r y p r e - school, Bocci Ball with Spe c i a l O l y m p i c s a n d softball League D. Segregated Programs: In addition to the integrat i v e s e r v i c e s , t h e f o l l o w i n g s e g r e g a t e d programs were offered in th e s u m m e r o f 1 9 8 9 b y t h e S o u t h S u b u r b a n Adaptive recreation four ci t y c o o p e r a t i v e : Youth Adultg 1.E-Z Sports(variety of s p o r t s ) 1 . E - Z S p o r t s f o r A d u l t s 2.Swim Lessons 2. Softball Leagues A & B 3.Day Camp"Moir Park" 3. Evening Bowling League 4.Youth Softball 4. Social/recreation program 5.Adaptive Tennis Lessons for adults with Autism. 5. Wheelchair Softball 6. Trapshooting 7. Two social/recreation All ages: programs for physically Walk Minnesota disabled: RAPD/DASHER Canoe Clinic 8. Three social/recreationa l programs for Mentally handicapped adults: Good Company, Happenings & Community Events 9. Swimnastics-exercise for physically disabled 10. Lap Swimming 11. Summer Dance In Eden Prairie we are ser v i n g o u r r e s i d e n t s w h o h a v e a v a r i e t y of disabilities including a u t i s m , m e n t a l r e t a r d a t i o n , h e a r i n g impairments, mentally ill, a n d p e r s o n s w i t h p h y s i c a l disabilities. Cc: Bob Lambert,Director o f P a r k s , R e c r e a t i o n & N a t u r a l R e s o u r c e s SOUTH SUBURBAN ADAPTIVE R E C R E A T I O N 10/17/89 SUMMER PROGRAMS 88-89 Summary 1988 1989 Participation Spec. Integ. Total Spec. Integ. Total E/P 50 2 52 78 8 86 ED 48 26 74 50 26 76 131 R Other 224 54* 278 107 15 122 103 12 115 234 114 103 48* 282 16 130 5 103 Total 532 109** 641 579 103** 682 Charaka(Charaka is funded i n a c o o p e r a t i v e w i t h H e n n e p i n C o u n t y ) E/P 6 6 ED 1 1 EL 41 41 R 11 11 Other 49 49 Total 100 108 0 108 Grand Total 741 687 103 790 * Two softball leagues of 1 0 e a c h w e r e i n t e g r a t e d . T o t a l o f 2 0 . ** The total numbers on i n t e g r a t i o n b e t w e e n 88-89 are deceptive. The number of individual s t h a t a r e i n t e g r a t e d o n a " o n e t o o n e " in each community has go n e u p w h i c h h a s i n c r e a s e d o u r w o r k l o a d . The totals appear as if i n t e g r a t i o n h a s g o n e d o w n s l i g h t l y . T h i s is due to the changed po l i c y i n t h e t e e n c e n t e r . I n 1989 we greatly reduced the numb e r o f i n d i v i d u a l s w h o c o u l d p a r t i c i p a t e to meet our philosophy of n a t u r a l p r o p o r t i o n s a n d w e d i s c o n t i n u e d allowing non-residents in t o t h i s p r o g r a m . MEMORANDUM TO: Eden Prairie Parks, Recreation, a n d N a t u r a l R e s o u r c e s Commission FROM: Beth G. Timm, Adaptive Rec r e a t i o n S u p e r v i s o r THROUGH: Laurie Belling, Manager o f R e c r e a t i o n S e r v i c e s DATE: October 30, 1989 SUBJECT: Benefits of Four City Co o p e r a t i v e A d a p t i v e R e c r e a t i o n Programming, The City of Eden Prairie is part o f a F o u r C i t y C o o p e r a t i v e effort to serve persons with disa b i l i t i e s i n t h e f i e l d o f recreation. By being a part of t h e c o o p e r a t i v e t h e r e a r e a n u m b e r of areas that are important in r e c o g n i z i n g t h e b e n e f i t s E d e n Prairie receives through the coo p e r a t i v e . T h e y i n c l u d e t h e following: Initial Development: 1. Due to hiring of summer position s f o r 1 9 8 8 , t h e E d e n Prairie/Edina summer programs wer e p l a n n e d a n d a r r a n g e d f o r b y Deb Backstrom (Bloomington Adapti v e R e c r e a t i o n S u p e r v i s o r ) a n d Betty Hansen (Richfield Adaptive R e c r e a t i o n S u p e r v i s o r ) . I w a s able to implement the programs wh i c h w e r e p r e - p l a n n e d . 2. I am able to utilize many forms t h a t h a v e a l r e a d y b e e n developed in the other communitie s . I f t h e c i t y w e r e t o h a v e started this program from scratch , a g r e a t d e a l o f t i m e w o u l d have been spent in developing sys t e m s a n d f o r m s f o r registration, participant screen i n g , p e r m i s s i o n s l i p / m e d i c a l Slips, and volunteering. 3. A strong base of support was here t o d e v e l o p t h e S o u t h Suburban Adaptive Recreation Pro g r a m . T h e m o s t v a l u a b l e c o m p o n e n t has been the direction, input an d a d v i c e p r o v i d e d b y L i l H i p p , Betty Hansen, and Deb Backstrom. B e i n g o f f i c e d i n R i c h f i e l d h a s been extremely beneficial in being abl e t o u t i l i z e m y t i m e m o s t efficiently for program developm e n t , p r o b l e m s o l v i n g , s t a f f i n g and attending meetings. 4. The ARLE advisory committee was a l r e a d y c r e a t e d w h i c h provides support and input into t h e a d a p t i v e p r o g r a m development. -2- Program Planning: 1. By being a four city cooperative, we a r e a b l e t o o f f e r a wide variety of programs to a greate r n u m b e r o f i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h disabilities. A reality in programmi n g f o r i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h disabilities is that there are many d i f f e r e n t t y p e s o f disabilities and few numbers in each o n e o f t h e s e d i s a b i l i t y groups. Cooperative programming is n e c e s s a r y . 2. Cooperatively we have a broader optio n o f f a c i l i t i e s t o u s e for programming. 3. There is a pooling of resources. An e x a m p l e o f t h i s w o u l d be our joint brochure. Staffing: 1. A joint interviewing and hiring of st a f f a l l o w s u s t o s h a r e program positions within any communit y . I t h a s a l s o p r o v i d e d u s with a committed staff because we are a b l e t o o f f e r t h e m m o r e hours. In some instances individuals a r e a b l e t o w o r k 4 0 h o u r s per week during the summer. 2. By sharing staff they become familiar w i t h m a n y o f t h e participants we serve. As a result we a r e a b l e t o e a s i l y h a v e them substitute for a program when ne e d e d w i t h o u t d i s r u p t i n g t h e group. 3. We are able to plan and provide in-se r v i c e s f o r s t a f f b y sharing planning responsibilities. 4. We have been able to share volunteers . 5. We have been able to offer interns a u n i q u e e x p e r i e n c e i n being involved in a four-city coopera t i v e . Cooperative Planning/Programming: 1. We are able to schedule programs tha t w i l l n o t b e i n competition with each other. 2. We can offer a wide variety of qualit y p r o g r a m s w i t h t h e facilities made available to us throu g h t h e c o o p e r a t i v e . 3. Through our weekly staff meetings our t i m e i s s p e n t efficiently not duplicating responsib i l i t i e s b u t s h a r i n g t h e workload to complete projects which w i l l b e n e f i t a l l o u r programs. Communication/Marketing: 1. We reach more people by being a cooperative. As staff, we are able to be in more than one place at a time representing our programs as one. 2. We have more connections for distributing information to the public. 3. We are better able to represent our own community and the cooperative by having staff positions designated to communicate with specific advisory boards and related community agencies. Cc: Bob Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources. -MEMORANDUM- TO: Carl J. Jullie, City Manager FROM: Eugene A. Dietz, P.E. Director of Public Works DATE: November 8, 1989 RE: Questions Concerning 1990 Budget Proposal As a result of the first budget session before Cit y C o u n c i l , s e v e r a l questions were raised regarding the Public Works portio n o f t h e b u d g e t . T h e balance of this memorandum is intended to address those i s s u e s . NEW COMPUTER IN ENGINEERING -- SPECIAL ADVANTAGES? WHAT CAPABILITIES? (P32) The budget proposal contains a line item of $3,500.00 f o r a n e w c o m p u t e r system, which is the City's share of a $9,000.00 system . T h e b a l a n c e w o u l d be paid for by the Minnesota Department of Transpo r t a t i o n , u t i l i z i n g Municipal State Aid funds. While it is desirable from o u r p e r s p e c t i v e t o obtain this machine, in fact the Department of Transport a t i o n i s e s s e n t i a l l y requiring it. On an annual basis, we have reporting mechanism to the Mn D O T f o r p u r p o s e s o f accounting for our Municipal State Aid (MSA) mileage sy s t e m . I n 1 9 8 9 , t h e allotment to Eden Prairie from the MSA funding mechanism w a s $ 1 , 0 5 5 , 5 5 5 . 0 0 . This money can be utilized to construct our state aid s t r e e t s , b u t w e m u s t conform to established requirements developed through an or g a n i z a t i o n comprised of MnDOT and City Officials. The annual reporting mechanism has been a hand written system in the past and MnDOT is dev e l o p i n g a c o m p u t e r link system that will eliminate a large amount of paperwor k , t i m e e x p e n d i t u r e and delay. However, it is mandatory that the computer link u p b e e s t a b l i s h e d . We do have the flexibility of utilizing our own brand of e q u i p m e n t , b u t t h e r e is no assurance that it will be compatible with the M n D O T " m a i n f r a m e " computer. The system that we are budgeting for is an IBM computer w h i c h i s very definitely compatible with the State system. In recognition that they are forcing this upon us, they are subsidizing the cost b y 6 0 % o f t h e v a l u e . It is their philosophy that they will more than save this e x p e n d i t u r e i n t h e effort required to produce the State Aid reports, etc. T h i s i s a o n e - t i m e opportunity to purchase the equipment and after that we w o u l d b e r e s p o n s i b l e in whole if we choose not the accept their offer. The IBM computer which has been specified by MnDOT is s u p e r i o r t o a n y t h i n g that we have in the City Offices at present, but is c o s t i n g u s t h e s a m e amount of money as our current model machine presently i n u s e . I n a d d i t i o n to being compatible with the MSA system, we will have a c c e s s t o t h e t r a f f i c management system, which will enable us to produce o u r o w n r e p o r t s o n accident statistics at any particular location in the C i t y . F u r t h e r , i t h a s all the standard features of our current system -- I B M c o m p a t i b l e , w o r d processing, data bases and spread sheets; plus a larg e h a r d d i s k s t o r a g e capability that could allow us to develop such things as a s i g n i n v e n t o r y f o r the City. Page 2 of 4 In summary, we could stay with our own system, but we would r u n t h e r i s k ( a probability) of a compatibility problem with the St a t e s y s t e m . T h i s compatibility problem could be solved, but at a price which c o u l d a m o u n t t o a substantial amount of the proposed expenditure of $3,500. 0 0 . I n e x c h a n g e f o r the MnDOT participation in the purchase of this machine , w e w i l l h a v e t h e machine to utilize for other needs for over 80% of the ye a r . F r a n k l y , i t ' s a bargain even if it wasn't required. STREET DIVISION PHONE SYSTEM (P.33). The proposed budget for the phone system is $8,000.00. This is a budget proposal and it is not based on a specific quote or bid. The proposed system would be similar to the system that is currently in place in the Water Plant and utilizes that sa m e p r i c e . I n f a c t , the estimate may be slightly high, because the Water Pla n t s y s t e m s t a r t e d from scratch and it is possible that some of our existing li n e s a n d e q u i p m e n t could be utilized for the proposed system. But, we do no t h a v e a d d i t i o n a l information to refine the budget proposal at this time. The problem with our current system is that it is out-moded a n d t h e e q u i p m e n t is essentially worn out. In addition, we need to expand the system to be more efficient for the employees to utilize. The proposal actually covers the entire Maintenance Facility which includes the Park De p a r t m e n t a s w e l l . The current system was supplied by Vicom. We installed th e s y t e m w i t h t h e construction of the new building approximately six years ag o a n d a t t h e t i m e the Vicom system was somewhat less expensive when we r e c e i v e d q u o t e s . However, we have found that we got what we paid for. A system improvement that we would get is the ability to h a v e t h e s y s t e m answer the phone after several rings and put the person on h o l d w i t h a s h o r t message. At present, the secretary has four lines to a n s w e r a n d m u s t interrupt the conversations to answer other ringing phones. A d d i t i o n a l l y , w e have a number of complaints from callers that they cannot un d e r s t a n d w h a t i s being said over the system. There are a number of instanc e s o f s t a t i c a n d bad connections with the present system. The hand sets are w o r n t o t h e p o i n t that calls cannot be easily transferred, but rather are d i s c o n n e c t e d . T h e result is a large amount of "customer" dissatisfaction -- e s p e c i a l l y s i n c e they are usually calling with a concern to begin with. In summary, our system does not function well and we would li k e t o e x p a n d t h e capabilities as well as the number of phones. We currentl y h a v e s e v e n p h o n e s in the building and we would like to add four more plus t h e a b i l i t y t o p u t calls on hold. The price would be for an ATT system sim i l a r t o t h e W a t e r Plant. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (P.34). The Equipment Maintenance budget has a line item of $14,000.00 for communication system ma i n t e n a n c e - - w h i c h consists of repairs and maintenance to our radio system. T h i s i n c l u d e s t h e entire system of Police Department, Public Works and Fire D e p a r t m e n t r a d i o s as well as the base station systems at the building loc a t i o n s w i t h i n t h e City. The amount is based on historical records and the tr e n d s t h a t w e h a v e established over the past several years and based on th i s i n f o r m a t i o n i t appeared that a $2,000.00 increase to $14,000.00 would be n e c e s s a r y f o r 1 9 9 0 . Page 3 of 4 This budget item was developed prior to the realization that a proposed new radio system might be installed. If the City Council approves the new system, this entire budget item can be eliminated for 1990. At some point we will be on own in terms of maintenance and we will have to re-establish this item after the warranty period is over. TOOLS AND SUPPLIES (P.34). The budget includes a line item under the Equipment Maintenance Division for $20,000.00 for tools and supplies. Of that amount $840.00 is budgeted for solvent tanks. In 1990 we started renting our solvent tanks to avoid the cost and necessity of hazardous waste disposal of used solvent. The company - Safety Kleen - provides six fluid changes a year and disposal of used solvent. The cost of owning and operating a solvent tank is only about 10% less per year, but does not include waste disposal which could be as much as $500.00 per year if done on an individual basis. The company is a nation-wide recycling company and utilizes the solvent for resale to customers - hence the savings. $1,200.00 of the budget is for parts that are subject to wear, breakage and limited useful life. They are: 1. Carbide cutting blades and tips for brake lathe 2. Cutting wheels for the grinders 3. Cutting wheels for die grinders 4. Welding tips for the wire feed welder 5. Cutting tips for the gas torch 6. Repairs for air tools (impact wrenches, etc.) 7. Repairs on electrical tools 8. Hand saw and hack saw blades 9. Gasket scrapers 10. Razor blades and scraper blades for knives 11. Glass beads for the blast cabinet 12. Drill bits, hole saws and dies $6,000.00 is budgeted for small hand tools for the mechanics. An average set of hand tools and small air tools for a mechanic is approximately $6,000.00. In the last three years we have added two mechanics and replaced our truck mechanic. Since we did not have four sets of tools available, the mechanics were sharing tools and we have established a budget of $1,200.00 per year to build the tool set for each. We experience a small amount of loss and breakage (less than 5%), but each year with the changing vehicle requirements, an additional $1,200.00 is in the budget for purchasing new tools to work on these vehicles. This line item of the budget includes $8,000.00 for carbide blades for snow plows. Based on experience, we budget for 40 plow blades annually. The hardware to repair the plows and blades is another $800.00 and we budget $840.00 for blades for the road grader. $2,920.00 is budgeted for main brooms and side brooms for our street sweepers, which have to be replaced approximately three times a year. Page 4 of 4 Finally, we have $600.00 in this line item for paint supplies for small repainting jobs on the fleet and maintenance in the shop. OTHER EQUIPMENT (P.34). The budget proposal line item of $41,500.00 of which $16,000.00 was for a monitoring system for our underground fuel tanks. Since we do not, by law, need to have this system in place until 1991, the Managers recommended budget eliminated that part of the proposal. Of the remaining $25,500.00, $9,000.00 is for an electronic air cleaner system for the maintenance shop. Our shop exhaust system is not capable of removing welding smoke and gases during welding repairs of snow plow equipment. A copy of the specifications for this item is attached for your information as well as the OSHA standards. We cannot directly apply them to our shop because we do not have the test equipment needed, but the shop fills with welding fumes from floor to ceiling in a period of 30 minutes. We are quite certain that we are exceeding the maximum levels from a safety standpoint, but also from a comfort standpoint this needs to be corrected as soon as possible. $3,500.00 of the line item is for computer updates. This includes books and yearly automotive and truck updates ($300.00). Software updates for our Monitor 2000 hand held trouble code analyzer ($300.00), $600.00 for the Interogater Large Engine Systems Analyzer yearly update, including software, maintenance and printout paper. This is our main systems analyzer used to find operating problems in our gas engine fleet. $2,300.00 is for updated software and service calls for our office computer. This system is relatively new and we do not have all the bugs out of it at this time. The computer maintains our parts inventory and tracks maintenance cost in terms of manpower, parts and outside repair costs. Finally, the budget includes $13,000.00 for two-way radios. Once again, this budget proposal was made before the inception of the proposed new radio system. If the Council approves that concept, this part of the line item can be eliminated totally. It includes replacement of approximately four radios, installation of new radios into equipment that does not have radios at present and at least two radios to have on the shelf so that they can be inserted into vehicles on a temporary basis during repair. EAD:ssa • „. 41, Low-profile unit stationary 'Mounting free air or ambient,captore-lle.COO box and high voltagetranakintler mounted inside cabinet. Cell tkor inte±'=. locked for safety. Available h 120 volt. 60 hertz, single phase ,on'. -Decorative -- grill Oil both inlet and Cutleceldeis.11.1M7:r..':','. fitted with % weld nuts for !pa mounting to bar joist 200S stationary mounting for :Ai,nbient capture. Electrical OOtalde cabinet. "•,, on both inlet and outlet ;sides'. Drain fitting 1 1 /4 OD tubing. The .-le:place wash system is also available as iiiilt**4200Siad; Model 2200S X Two lateral extensions of 5 feet each are plenum mounted. Two 10 foot "Just-O.Arms" provide efficient source capture to two work stations. Each "Just-O-Arm" (wall mounted for support) niters 800 OFM draw and coin,: com- plete with mounting bracket, collection hood, necessary hardware. The in place wash system is also available as unit model 2200 SXW. 9=1 FitEIM MODEL CFM 2000 2000 200 SIZE MOTOR WEIGHT 25 x 28 x 48L 220 NOBIRMEtn 25 x 28 x 48L V2 250 25 x 28 x 66 34 275 ENGINEERING DATA • Cell assembly, industrial duty, extra large collector with, integral ionization section. Aluminum and stainless steel con'' struction. Patented "dual ionization' and patented preciaion,,..,. , plate spacing assures maximum electrical field Intensity:: ") • Specially designed collector plates (rippled) provides increased . Collection efficiency. Over 100 square feet collection area. • Oversized insulators mounted outside of the dirty air,ilow ,".. prevents tracking. ' / • ' T:,k; • Cabinet Construction; Industrial duty, 16 and 14 gauge :Meek ,. washed arid bondenzed And tInIsped,WItly, 'Posy paleCr.K.50 311t. • Pie and after filters 1 Inch thick washable industrial grade. Electrical NEMA 12 oil tight power box housing high voltage transformer, high voltage indicator light, and power on/off switch. Unit wired per NEC codes with door and power box safety interlocks. Standard power 12011160. '• Centrifugal industrial fan with ball bearings. TEFC motor, and -,variable speed drives provided to insure dependable full air :flow. Fans are internally isolated for low noise. • Inlet plenum • Plenum adapter • Discharge sound attenuatOr ' ' • Discharge louver (4 way, horizontal, 411ml) ' • 3 phase power (240/480) includesttiotor starter, heatarikand - 120V control transformer, '/a' ' • Remote on/off switch NOTE. Units for source capture are.available. Fan systems provided • NEMA 12 power box with 600V/30A disconnect switch. .1l'Washtron automatic wash control (central station, and portable ' cart type) reference Washtron data sheets. •• Units with built in wash include secondary drain pan, brass spray manifold, and special pre and after filters to prevent over spray into blower section or out of unit. to match application requirements. Represented by CHEMTOOL INC. 250 St. John Street Loretto, Minnesota 55357 612/479 -3131 Fax 612/479-3133 PRINTED IN U S A 2M 2/89 FORM 2200 761: /4...- 4. 4 SUBJEG .ee;ft,,,C-. // e62,4.0..740 _ • _ _ MESSAGE B.H.L. Sales Company 807 - 13TH AVE SOUTH M1NNEAPOUS, MIWN. 55404 012432-7541 Reit4 lite4449e 003 (22-00 ee-5 42;4a, — — a° Z SIGNED OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CAUTION CONTAINS FLUORIDES This flux when heated gives off fumes that may irritate eyes, nose and throat. I. Avoid fumes—use only in well-ventilated Spaces. 2. Avoid contact of flux with eyes or skin. 3. Do not take internally. (2) Ventilation for general welding and cutting. (i) General. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided when welding or cutting is done on metals not covered in subparagraphs (5) through (12) of this paragraph. (For specific materials, see the ventilation requirements of subparagraphs (5) through (12) of this paragraph.) (a) In a space of less than 10,000 cubic feet per welder. (b) In a room having a ceiling height of less than 16 feet. (c) In confined spaces or where the welding space contains partitions, bal- conies, or other structural barriers to the extent that they significantly obstruct cross ventilation. (0) Minimum rate. Such ventilation shall be at the minimum rate of 2,000 cubic feet per minute per welder, except where local exhaust hoods and booths as per sub- paragraph (3)of this paragraph, or airline respirators approved by the U.S. Bureau of Mines for such purposes are provided. Natural ventilation is considered suf- ficient for welding or cutting operations where the restrictions in subdivision (i) of this subdivision are not present. (3) Local exhaust hoods and booths. Mechanical local exhaust ventilation may be by means of either of the following: (i) Hoods. Freely movable hoods intended to be placed by the welder as near as prac- ticable to the work being welded and pro- vided with a rate of airflow sufficient to maintain a velocity in the direction of the hood of 100 linear feet per minute in the zone of welding when the hood is at its 1910.2520)(18,60 • STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS most remote distance from the point of welding. The rates of ventilation required to accomplish this control velocity using a 3-inch wide flanged suction opening are shown in the following table: Minimum Duct Welding zone air Row I diameter, cubic feet/ inches 2 minutes 4 to 6 inches from arc or 160 3 6 to 8 inches from arc or torch 275 8 to 10 inches from arc or torch 425 10 to 12 inches from arc or torch GOO 5% ' When brazing with cadmium bearing materials or when cutting on such materials increased rates of ventilation may be required. Nearest half-inch duct diameter based on 4,000 feet per minute velocity in pipe. (ii) fixed enclosure. A fixed enclosure with a top and not less than two sides which surround the welding or cutting opera- tions and with a rate of airflow sufficient to maintain a velocity away from the welder of not less than 100 linear feet per minute. (4) Ventilation in confined spaces. (i) Air replacement. All welding and cutting operations carried Oil in confined spaces shall be adequately ventilated to prevent the accumulation of toxic materials or possible oxygen deficiency. This applies not only to the welder but also to helpers and other personnel in the immediate vi- cinity. All air replacing that withdrawn shall be clean and respirable. (ii) Airline respirators. In such circumstances where it is impossible to provide such ven- tilation, airline respirators or hose masks approved by the U.S. Bureau of Mines for this purpose shall be used. (iii) Self -contained units. In areas imme- diately hazardous to life, hose masks with blowers or self-contained breathing equip- ment shall be used. The breathing equip- Change 12 583 1910.25241848HD OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 1910.2521110610 STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS (ii) Confined space. Welding (brazing) involving cadmium-bearing filler metals shall be done using ventilation as pre- scribed in paragraph (3) or (4) of this paragraph if the work is to be done in a confined space. (10) Mercury. Welding or cutting indoors or in a confined space involving metals coated with mercury-bearing materials including paint, shall be done using local exhaust ventilation or airline respirators unless atmospheric tests under the most adverse conditions have estab- lished that the workers' exposure is within the acceptable concentrations defined by * 1910.1000. Outdoors such operations shall he done using respiratory protective equipment approved by the U.S. Bureau of Mines for such purposes. 140 F.R. 23072, May 28, 19751 (11) Cleaning compounds. (i) Manufacturer's instructions. In the use of cleaning materials, because of their possi• ble toxicity or flammability, appropriate precautions such as in an ufacturers instructions shall be follmved. (ii) Degreasing. Degreasing or other clean- ing operations involving chlorinated hy- drocarbons shall he so located that no vs• pors from these operations will reach or bc dra‘vn into the atmosphere surround- ing any welding operation. In addition, trichloroethylene and perchlorethylene should be kept out of atmospheres pene• t rated by the ultraviolet radiation of gas- shielded welding operations. (12) Cutting of stainless steels. Oxygen cutting, using either a chemical flux or iron powder or gas-shielded arc cutting of stainless steel, shall be done using mechanical ventilation adequate to remove the fumes generated. (13) First -aid equipment. First -aid equipment shall be available at all times. All injuries shall he reported as soon as possible for medical at First aid shall be rendered until medi- cal attention can be provided. (g) Industrial applications. (1) Transmission pipeline. (i) General. The requirements of para- graphs (h), (e), and (f) of this section shall be observed. (ii) Field shop operations. Where field shop operations are involved for fabrication of fittings, river crossings, road crossings. and pumping and compressor stilt ions the requirements of paragraphs (a), (h), OIL (e), and (f) of this section shall be observed. (iii) Electric shock. When arc welding is per- formed in wet conditions, or under conch. tons of high humidity, special protection against electric shock shall be supplied. (iv) Pressure testing. In pressure testing of pipelines, the workers and the public shall be protected against injury by the blow • ing out of closures or other pressure restraining devices. Also, protection shall be provided against expulsion of loose dirt that may have become trapped in the pipe. (v) Construction standards. The welded con- struction of transmission pipelines shall be conducted in accordance with the Standard for Welding Pipe Lines and Re- lated Facilities, API Stli, 1 104-1968. (vi) Flammable substance lines. The connei- tion, by welding, of branches to pipelines carrying flammable substances shall be perfimmed in accordance with Welding or Hot 'rapping on Equipment Containing Flamm:Odes, API Std. PSI) No. 2201--196:(. (vii) X -ray inspection. The use of X -rays and radioactive isotopes for the inspection of welded pipeline joints shall be carried out in conformance with the A 111(!FiCall National Stiindard Safety Standard for Non-Medical X•ray and Sealed Gamma- Ray Sources, ANSI Z51.1- 1963. (2) Mechanical piping systems. (i) General. The requirements graphs (a),(10.t(1).01,and (nor t his section shall he obseiNed. Chance 36 585 19111.2520112W A. GASES Ozone and nitrogen oxides are the main toxic gases produced by the arc welding process. Ozone is an irritating gas and is produced by the action of the electric arc through air. Phosgene and hydrogen chloride may be formed when welding in the presence of chlorinated solvents. The ultraviolet radiation from welding decomposes the solvents releasing these gases. They are both respiratory irritants and phosgene is highly toxic. Welding with fluoride fluxes can release small amounts of Hydrogen fluoride; also a respiratory irritant. B. FUMES Metal fumes, in additon to Iron and Aluminum oxide, are generated from the wire or rod and the base metal. Welding on metals coated with or containing alloys of Lead, Nickel, Zinc, Copper, Cadmium or Beryllium increase the hazard potential as compared to Aluminum or steel parts. Some painted surfaces may also produce fumes when heated during welding. Coated welding wire often contains Copper resulting in Copper fume when heated. Metal Fume Fever - Overexposure to metal fumes (commonly Zinc or Copper) may produce this effect. Metal fume fever is usually associated with welding on galvanized metal without adequate exhaust ventilation. The symptoms are similar to flu and usually occur a few hours after the exposure. The symptoms usually last less than 24 hours, and temporary immunity usually follows. As a result, welders are more susceptible to this condition on Monday or on workdays following a holiday than on other workdays. Iron oxide is the most common metal fume exposure resulting from welding on low alloy steel. Changes in X rays of the lungs have been observed in welders with chronic overexposure to Iron oxide fume, but this condition results in little or no decrease in lung function. This condition is called siderosis. -35- Aluminum oxide is not toxic to the human body, but exposure levels should be controlled as with all welding fumes. When soldering, the exposure depends on the base metal, the filler metal composition and the type of flux. Thermal decomposition products from fluxes may be irritating to the eyes, nose and throat. There is also a potential for exposure to lead, silver and cadmium and other metal fumes. These fumes have the potential to cause respiratory irritation as well as long term health effects such as lung damage or neurological disorders. Some fluxes are also skin irritants. CONTROLLING THE HAZARD: 1. If possible, use the local exhaust ventilation system to avoid breathing the fumes and gases. OSHA requires the use of local exhaust and/or supplied-air respirators, under certain conditions when working with Zinc, Lead, Beryllium, Cadmium or Mercury (OSHA Standard 1910.252f). Periodically check the system to make sure it is functioning properly. 2. Follow the safety procedures established for welding or soldering. Read and follow all warning labels. 3. Use all required protective equipment, including respirators as necessary. Wearing a welding helmet reduces the concentration of welding fumes entering tne breathing zone, while protecting the eyes. 4. When welding in a confined or semi-confined area be sure there is adequate ventilation. An air purifying or supplied-air respirator may be necessary. 5. Never weld in an urea where the vapors of chlorinated solvents are present or on parts that are wet with solvent. -36- WELDING AND SOLDERING SAFETY Problems associated with welding and soldering vary with the method employed, the location of the work, the materials being welded, and the contol measures employed. Certain HAZARDS are associated with welding and soldering processes. These include: * adverse health effects from breathing metal fumes and gases * damage to the skin and eyes from infrared and ultraviolet radiation (arc welding). * burns from contact with hot metal or sparks ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION (UV): * Eye exposure to the arc can result in a condition known as Welder's Flash or Arc Eye -- an irritation with a sensation of sand in the eyes. Flash burns are painful and repeated exposure may result in permanent eye injury. * Skin burns can also occur from overexposure to UV radiation. INFRARED (IR) RADIATION: • IR radiation from the molten metal produces a sensation of burning on the skin, but is usually not of sufficient intensity to cause permanent skin damage. FUNES AND GASES: The hazard potential from the fumes and gases generated by a welding or soldering operation depend on: * the chemical composition of the materials being used * the concentration of the chemicals in the worker's breathing zone • the duration of exposure -34- February 1, 1989 Carl Jullie City MannaAr Ron Johnson Fire Chief SUBJECT: Alternative to Refurbishment of Engine 3 The 1989 budget contains $90,000 to refurbish Engine 3. This engine is 11 years old and is due for this attention. If refurbished, this engine would come back to us as close to the configuration of our new engines as possible, but would still have the old chassis, frame, motor, transmission, and a reworked pump. 0 An alternative to this action would be to trade Engine 3 in towards the purchase of a new engine meeting the same specifications as those currently scheduled for delivery. Current estimates are that purchasing a new truck by trading in Engine 3 would cost an additional $10,000 to $20,000. The advantages of simply replacing Engine 3 are many: - We would not be without Engine 3 until the new truck is delivered. Refurbishing would make up short one engine for several months. - The new engine would have a new pump, which by design, is much more maintenance free than older pumps. - The new engine would have a new motor, transmission, and frame. 0 - The new engine would be very consistant with the trucks currently scheduled for delivery, which will result in simplified training, equipment procurement, and operating procedures. When making this consideration, we must keep in mind that Engine 2 is also in line for the same consideration. (Continued) TO: FROM: 1() Carl Jullie February 1, 1989 page 2 My proposal is that we replace bo t h E n g i n e 3 a n d E n g i n e 2 over a three year period. Because o f t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n t i m e for engines, I believe the finan c i a l a s p e c t c a n b e e a s i l y worked out. To best accomplish thi s , t h e f o l l o w i n g c o u l d b e done: 1989 Fire Budget - $90K (Engine 3) 1990 Fire Budget - $20K (Engine 3) $60K (Engine 2) New Engine 3 delivered in 1990 1991 Fire Budget - Balance (Engine 2) I would also purpose that we bid th e r e p l a c e m e n t e n g i n e s b o t h at the same time, indicating th a t E n g i n e 2 w i l l n o t b e ordered until 1990. This action s h o u l d l o c k i n a b e t t e r price, and make further cost reduct i o n s a v a i l a b l e , i . e . p r e - chassis, payment discounts. Please give this your best cons i d e r a t i o n , a s t h e t r u c k committee and I feel this proposal i s i n t h e b e s t i n t e r e s t o f the firefighters and the citizens of E d e n P r a i r i e . Please advise. RJ/c1 MEMORANDUM TO: THRU: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Mayor and City Council Carl Jullie Craig Dawson 1990 Property Tax Levy November 14, 1989 In late July and early August, Council considered the "initial proposed levy" and the "final proposed levy" for the City's property tax in order to comply with the State's rules then in effect for truth-in-taxation. The Legislature and Commissioner of Revenue have since changed the rules of the game, but essentially the City must go through the same process of proposing levies. The City must certify its initial proposed levy by November 15. The Council should adopt the final levy by its December 19 meeting. The final tax levy may not exceed the amount certified in the initial proposed levy. Accordingly, staff recommends that the Council certify the City's levy limit as the initial proposed levy. This figure would give the Council maximum flexibility during the levy-setting process. The levy limits are as follows: General Fund Operations: Debt Levies: Total Levy Limits 9 9 1,967,000 $12,723,330 Proposed Budget livonou 1,967,000 $11,858,000 A copy of the public hearing advertisement is attached. Staff recommends that the Council adopt Resolution No. 89-250 and approve the public hearing notice. RESOLUTION NO. 89-250 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INITIAL PROPOSED TAX LEVY BY THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature enacted a law in 1988 which specified a "truth-in-taxation" process to be followed by cities for the purpose of establishing property tax levies for the next fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the statute requires that the City Council certify an intial proposed property tax levy by November 15; WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie has undertaken preparation of its 1990 Budget and identified the need to levy property taxes; and WHEREAS, statutory levy limits contain conditions and formula to determine the maximum amount of dollars which may be levied for property tax collections, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie that it certify an initial proposed 1990 property tax levy of $12,723,330 an amount equal to the City's property tax levy limit, AND FURTHER, that this figure be transmitted to the Hennepin County Auditor. ADOPTED by the City Council November 14, 1989. Mayor Gary D. Peterson ATTEST: John D. Frane City Clerk NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF EDEN PRAIRIE Proposed increase in property taxes for 1990 The City of Eden Prairie is proposing to increase total property taxes to be collected for 1990. The amount of taxes which may be levied is 38.5 percent over 1989 taxes. TOTAL AMOUNT PROPOSED: $12,730,330 This increase is not necessarily due to a decision by the City Council to increase spending. The state of Minnesota has shifted aid from cities to school districts, and part of the increase may be due to a decrease in state aid to Eden Prairie. Nor would all of the allowable increase necessarily be levied; the actual levy is likely to be lower than the limit. This amount is a proposal only. All residents of Eden Prairie are invited to attend a public hearing where the City Council will discuss the proposed increase. The Council will vote to approve or disapprove this amount at this or a subsequent hearing. Please come and give the Council your opinions on this proposal. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: November 30, 1989 HOUR: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chamber, Eden Prairie City Offices 7600 Executive Drive Eden Prairie, Minnesota If additional time is needed, the hearing will be reconvened on December 19, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the same place. Summaries of the City's proposed 1990 budget are available for review at the City Clerk's office, in the Eden Prairie City Offices. Persons unable to attend this hearing may send written comments to the council at the above address. For more information, call the City Clerk's office: 937-2262, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.