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1987-11-16 CC Agenda PacketMast a • Permit 49 50 51 52 • COUNCIL AGENDA NOVEMBER 16, 1987 I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES IV. COMMUNITY FORUM 7:05 LeRoy Berning -- Snowmobiling 7:15 Arlan Middleton -- 1988 Insurance Policy 7:30 $250,000.00 Bond Sale 8:00 Public Hearing on the Establishment of a System for Organized Collection of Solid Waste. 9:00 Pat Meyer, Ken Barthel and John Gries Tax Increment Financing for Pat Meyer project. • 9:30 Joint Powers Update -Joint Powers Amendment Adoption. V. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS a. Legal -Billboard permits -Other Business b. Administration • -Income Received and Bills to be Paid • -Albertville Marketing Effort Status Report • -Policy Adoption Meeting - Wednesday, November 18, 1987. -Poster Design Judging • -Life Insurance Option -Other Business c. Maintenance -Purchase of Cab for John Deere -Road Grader/Blading of 62nd & McIver Road -Overtime Calendars for Ken Lindsay and Mike Merges. -Addition Lights - By DJ's and on Large Ave. d. Building Inspector -Approval of Building Permits Type of Amount Name Construction Address Paid Barthel Const. New Home 11802 Locust Ct. $ 935.90 Psyk Const. New Home 11400 541 St. 891.50 Don Berning Propane Station Don's auto Custom Canopy Shop/Office Behind Hack's 1,187.00 -Request to use Holding Tank instead of Drainfield for Custom canopy.Shop - Steve Birkland. VI. MEMBER'S REPORT VII. OTHER BUSINESS VIII. MOTION TO ADJOURN 0 Mask COUNCIL AGENDA NOVEMBER 16, 1987 I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES IV. COMMUNITY FORUM 7:05 LeRoy Berning Snowmobiling 7:15 Arlan Middleton -- 1988 Insurance Policy 7:30 $250,000.00 Bond Sale 8:00 Public Hearing ❑n the Establishment ❑f a System for Organized Collection ❑f Solid Waste. 9:00 Pat Meyer, Ken Barthel and John Gries -- Tax Increment Financing for Pat Meyer project. 9:30 Joint Powers Update -Joint Powers Amendment Adoption. V. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS a. Legal -Billboard permits --Other Business b. Administration ■ -Income Received and Bills to be Paid • -Albertville Marketing Effort Status Report • -Policy Adoption Meeting - Wednesday, November 18, 1987. -Poster Design Judging • -Life Insurance Option -Other Business c. Maintenance -Purchase ❑f Cab for John Deere -Road Grader/Blading of 62nd & McIver Road -Overtime Calendars for Ken Lindsay and Mike Merges. -Addition Lights - By DJ's and on Large Ave. d. Building Inspector -Approval of Building Permits Permit # Name 49 Barthel Const. 50 Psyk Const. 51 Don Berning 52 Custom Canopy Type of Amount Construction Paid New Home 935.90 New Home 891.50 Propane Station Shop/Office Address 11802 Locust Ct. 11400 54J St. Don's auto Behind Hack's 1,187.00 -Request to use Holding Tank instead ❑f Drainfield for Custom canopy Shop - Steve Kirkland. VI. MEMBER'S REPORT VII. OTHER BUSINESS VIII. MOTION TO ADJOURN COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 1987 The regular meeting of the Albertville City Council was called to order by Mayor Loretta Roden. Members present included Gary Schwenzfeier, Donatus Vetsch, Don Cornelius and Bob Braun. Others present included Maureen Andrews and Bob Miller. There was a motion made by Bob Braun and seconded by Don Cornelius approving the agenda. All were in favor and the motion carried. The minutes were approved on a motion made by Don Cornelius and a second by Donatus Vetsch with all members voting in favor. Mr. Arlun Middleton of St. Michael Insurance was present to review with the Council the 1988 Insurance package. Arlun pointed out that though there had not been any major changes made in the total package coverage the premium rate de- creased by $1,451.00 with the only increase showing up in ^ the liability catagory. The Council next discussed Public Officials coverage. The LMC.IT quoted a premium cost of $675.00 for PUBlic 0fficials, which does not include prior Acts coverage. Tudor, our current carrier, had again offered a quote of $2,600.00 which is the same premium as for 1987. Discussion focused on what would be the best alternative for the City. Issues pointed out included: That by going with the League's coverage there was greater potential for exposure without prior acts coverage. That because of the instability of the insurance market there is no quarantee that Tudor Insurance will be available. That Tudor Insurance, being a surplus lines insurance in Minnesota, they are not subject to the Minnesota Guarantee fund in case of bankruptcy. If the City would purchase coverage from oath the Leaque of Minnesota Cities and Tudor for a couple of years the City would he protected by the prior acts coverage already provided for by Tudor while at the same time A.-ti be establishing prior acts coverage for the League. Gary Schwenzfeier asked what was the possibility of being sued and Bob Miller said he would have to look at the different statutes of limitations regarding council's action. Y COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 2 Bob agreed with Arlun Middleton that the Leaque's Coverage will prove a benefit a couple years down the road when the more expensive coverage can be dropped, p g pp , just in the money that will be saved by League's lower premium. Bob also pointed out that the City's greatest exposure in a public officials claim is the cost of defending the case and in that case it is very important to have prior acts coverage. Arlun pointed out that Albertville has the luxury of having two policies to choose from when many cities don't, but that that could change at any time and the City could be faced with the Leaque coverage with no prior acts coverage. When asked, the City Attorney agreed with Arlan Middleton that it's the most appropriate time to double insure the public officials so as to establish some prior acts coverage. Reason for this recommendation was already established in earlier discussion but included. 1) Decreasing the amount of exposure from the Leaques coverage if the City was faced with a withdrewl of Tudor coverage. 2) Instability of the insurance market and the fact that Tudor is not subject of the Minnesota Guarantee fund in the case of bankruptcy. 3) The City would be establishing prior acts coverage through the league at a time when money was budgeted for a 5% increase across the board for insurance coverage. With no other discussion a motion was made to approve the coverage of all insurance, including Tudor's Public Official's based on recommendation of the City Attorney and the City Insurance Agent. The motion was made by Gary Schwenzfeier and seconded by Don Cornelius. All were in favor and the motion carried. Don Cornelius asked if the snow blower had been covered and was told that Arlun was aware that it had purchased and was waiting for model and serial numbers. No action was needed for the discussion. Mr. LeRoy Berning was present as a representative of the Albertville Area Jaycees to request that they be allowed to install a culvert in the drainage ditch that runs between Hordis Bros. Glas and Truss Mfg. The purpose of this installation is s❑ taht the snowmobile trail can be completed through town. The snowmobile trail has been proposed to come across the Becker property to the west into the Co. Rd. 37 road ditch along the old 152 right of way then south through the industrial park, which is why the culvert and partical filling of the ditch is needed to as to get across the open ditch area. The Jaycees are looking to fill between 12 to 16 feet across so that the trail can be properly groomed. The Council was informed that Thore was aware of the request and thought COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 3 there would be no problems as long as the work was done properly. LeRoy next requested that the Jaycees be allowed to remove part of the barricade at the end of 60th Street for establishing the trail. It is the understanding of the Jaycees that they would be responsible for having the barricade removed and reinstalled in the Spring. LeRoy did not have any problems with that condition. There was no other discussion regarding the snowm)bile trail other than the Council stating that they had no objections to the proposal as long as everything was complete as agreed to. The Jaycees also requested a limited 3.2 Beer License for the Dance to be held on November 20, 1987. A motion was made by don cornelius and a second by Bob Braun approving the license. All were in favor and the motion carried. The r.-3xt issue discussed by the Council was the bond sale for the $250,000.00 Temporary Improvement Bond Sale. Mr. Jerry Shannon of Springstead was present to review with the Council the result of the bond sale. At 1.00 p.m. 5pringstead opened 5 bids at their office (see attached list) with the lowest net interest cost and rate r-. coming form the Moore, Juran and Compamy, Inc. at $47,250.00 and a net interest rate of 6.3000%. Jerry next reviewed with the Council why a Temporary Impr�ve- ment Bond was used instead of a definitive bond. Reasons included the Barthel's past history of pre paying assessments and then having the wait for a call date ❑n a definitive bond. Another reason for going with a temporary bond was that the city would get a better interest rate compared to the definitive bond. Other items discussed included the City's need to set up a special account for the bond proceeds (this is just an accounting transaction) which is broken down by construction and debt retirement on a per project basis. In additions assessment payments can then be paid back against that account. The Council was also informed that only interest payments would be made ❑n the bond until the final payment was made which would be the principal payment. Finally it was pointed out that with a temporary bond that City would have several options of refinance if at the end of the bond it had not all been prepaid. First the City can refinance another Temporary bond not to exceed 3 years. Secondly the City could refinance with a definitive bond, and in Albertville'e case the bond would likely be extended out 12 years. Finally in the cage that another short term bond was issued and at the end of its life there was still COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 4 money owning it could be refinanced the third time but only with a definitive bond. A point noted on the third ^ option is the cost invvolved with refinanceing bonds could be reduced by going directly to a definitive bond. Other discussion about the bond issue included why capitalized interest was part of the issue, and how the project should be assessed for the bond cost. The reason capitalized interested was included as part of the interest cost is because the City will not be assessing until 1988 making the assessments due and payable in 1989 while payments will need to be made prior to 1989. The capitalized interest assures the city that there is enough money to cover payments that need to bej made prior to the first county settlement sheet in 1989. It is Springstead's recommendation that at the time of assessment hearing the City set the interest rate at 1.5% above what a definitive bond would have gotten for a rate. In the case of this issue a definitive bond would have come in at 7,28% which when increased by 1,5% the assessment rate should be set at 8.78% (or8..5% for better calculating purposes). The reason for establishing the assessments interest rate over and above the rate of the definitive bond serves as protection to the City in the case that an additional bond would have to be issued, and secondly with an unstable bond and stock market the City can not be assured of where the interest rates will be in three years. Jerry Shannon pointed out that because of difference between the first four bids and the bid from American National Bank of St. Paul that it was a courteousy bid so that the City would bkow that they were aware of the sale and their past interest in Albertville bonds. Jerry also pointed out that American National has served as paying agent on other issues and that it would not be unvommon for them to d❑ it on an issue such as this one. There was no other discussion so the following motions were made: A motion was made by Gary Schwenzfeier and seconded by Donatus Vetsch appointing American National Bank of St. Paul as the paying agent for $250,000.00 G.Q. Temporary Improvement Bonds, Series 1987A. All were in favor and the motion carried. A motion was made by Don Cornelius and seconded by Bob Braun which approved Resolution 1987-7 entitled a RESOLUTION AUTHOR- IZING AND AWARDING THE SALE OF, AND PROVIDING THE FORM, TERMS COVENANTS AND DIRECTIONS FOR $250,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1987A. All were in favor and the motion carried. Jerry Shannon too thanked the Council for allowing Springstead ^ to work an the bond sale. The next item discussed by the Council was the Income Received and Bills To Be Paid. Gary Schwenzfeier questioned the AT&T bill for the new telephone. Maureen stated that it was her understanding that in order to make the phone change that a single line phone would be purrDhased for the Maintenanc, COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 5 department and that the tw❑ line phone that is in the back would be moved to the front and installed at Lori Roden's ^ desk. Because of the need to call a public hearing to order this discussion was continued. A motion to call the public hearing on the Establishment of a system for Organized Collection of Solid Waste was made by Donatus Vetsch and seconded by Don Cornelius. All were in favor and the hearing was opened. (see sign in sheet that is attached) It was stated that the purpose of the meeting was to get information from those present so that the Council could start the process needed to be completed before any organized hauling could begin in Albertville. the Council was asked why there was interest in organized hauling and what was being planned. The answer given was that the City was looking at garbage hauling on a contract basis in order to reduce the damage to the Cities Road beds. The Council also stated aht no decision has been made on how service would be set up. Kurt Correw asked if the City was looking for just one hauler or just one haul day. Again the Council stressed that none of those issues have been decided. r--. The haulers all agreed aht they have slot to lose if the City goes t❑ a ❑ne hauler system but stated taht they would be willing to work toward a solution that was good for everyone. Other items discussed included establishing an ordinance requiring that all hauling be done on ❑ne day, that the City could require licensing of all haulers or the possibility of splitting the City into sections with each hauler being responsible for one area. the Council asked how other Cities that are dividing up service areas are doing it. Kurt Correw said that in Champlin they are dividing it up on the same percentage ❑f homes as th3ey hauled when each resident was responsible for contracting their own hauler. Gary Schwenzfeier stated that as a Council member he would like to see everyone that is currently hauling in town have an opportunity to be involved int he process and in the hauling if the Council makes any changes. Kurt Correw said that Chuck Cutter of Mpls. may be a good resource person for the City to talk t❑ regarding hauler's consortiums and would likely come out and speak with the Council. Don Cornelius agreed with Gary Schwenzfeier's earlier statement that the City is not looking to put any one out of business. COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 6 With no other discussion the Mayor accepted a motion to close the hearing. The motion was made by Gary Schwenzfeier ^ and seconded by Don Cornelius. All were in favor and the motion carried. A motion was then made by Don Cornelius which was then seconded by Donatus Vetsch approving RESOLUTION 1987-8, entitled A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF ORGANIZED COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE. All were in favor and the motion carried. It was suggested that Maureen try to get Chuck Cutter and Marilynne Corcoran scheduled for the next meeting of the Council to discuss the City of Champlin's and the organized haulers experiences have been to date. After that the Council will set up a committee to study the issues. The Council went back to the discussion on the bills continued it was agreed that if the Rotary phone presently located at Lori's desk could be used in the back the new single line would be put in the back. With no other discussion there was a motion made to approve the bills. The motion was made by Don Cornelius and seconded by Bob Braun. All wore in favor and checks`•!!'- through were approved. Maureen next informed the Council that recycling would begin in Albertville on December 16th and would take place every 3rd Wednesday at the location of the RailRoad crossing. Irma Vetsch will put it in the newspaper in "Albertville News". It was pointed out that East Tonka garbage haulers are going down 51st on a regular basis. Maureen was asked to check on it to see if theyare just servicin the businesses in the Industrial Park and if so, inform them that they should be fusing Barthel INdustrial Drive. Bob Miller next reviewed with the Council his findings with Keith Franklin's request to obtain to 6 building permits for build boards along I-94. It is Bob's opinion that neither the law or the Coity ordinance allows for this type of request because it is denying the rights of others. Bob also stated that there must be a sign installed after the appreve of the Council. the Council was informed that PERA was offering Life Insurance coverage for PERA members through pay roll deduction. The Council said that if the eligible imployees were interested in the plan that they could go ahead and have it deducted from their paycheck. (must be PERA members). .-. Vandalism problems discussed included p problems at the Wastewater Plant and the four wheeling that is takin place out in Psyk's 4th Addition. The Council was informed that someone had been charged on teh latest damage done to the ponds earlier in teh day. Don Cornelius pointed out his concern regarding the damage to the road bed that is being done in Psyk's COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 7 4th Addition. Don asked Maureen to check on a light at the west end of the Addition. The Council was informed that there would be another meeting on the Berning Mill issue , it will be held December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Michael City Hall. The Council gave Ken the go ahead on the removal of the old Disposal Plant. It was agreed that teh plant building needs to be removed and that it should be done as soon as possible as long as the cost is reasonable. Ken Lindsay had requested taht eh Council reconsider the purchase of a cab for the John Deere. He had found on and felt it was a good buy, Don Cornelius disagreed. Disucssion continued on the issue and the Council agreed that they had already decided that no cab would be purchased and that eh Maintenance Department Gould build one. The Council next discussed the blading of 62nd Street and MacIver Avenue. Otsego Township is currently charging the City $75.00 an hour and will blading the road as -often as the City wants it done. It was pointed out that the road is in good shape now. No action was taken on the matter. Street lights were approved for the middle of the block on Large Avenue (between 56th and 57th Street), at the intersection •--. of Co. Rd, 19 and 37 and for the west end of Psyk's 4th Addition. Maureen should contact NSP to get lights ordered. Mr. Pat Meyer, Mr. Ken Barthel and Mr. John Gries, were present to discuss Tax Increment Financing for ht Meyer Phillip's 66 project, as discussed in earlier meetings. At one point it appeared that the City had some $93,000.00 in non -committed T.I.F. money but after reviewing the fund, $68,000.00 had been committed to pay on special assessment on Barthel Industrial Drive. According to John Gries, the attorney for Mr. Meyer, had informed the City that they were interested in more than $25,000.00 in tax increment. Because the project meeded more then the $25,000.00, it was the feeling of the council that more information needed to be provided before a decision could be made on whether or tax increment should be given to the project. Facts presented to the Council included: The project proposed is a convenience store and gas station of the first class. The station will be affiliated with the Phillip's 66 chain of stations. * Phillips is backing the project, but is not putting any capital into the project. The developers are having problems putting the financial package together and are requesting assistance in the form of tax increment- COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE B * The developers presented the Council with a cost breakdown of the project (attached to the offical minutes). The costs presented represent the entire cost ❑f the project but not all tnese cost the work towards the tax increment financing. * The developer is looking for between $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 in tax increment. financing. Discussion forcused on the plans and the proposal. There was also some dicsussion on Ken Barthel's proposal for an attached project on the adjoining property and wherther ❑r not tax increment would be requested if in fact the project becomes a reality. The issued raised regarding this proposal is the amount assessed against property that has been classified as wetlands and will not be developed and the amount of money owed in back taxes ❑n the property. Because this issue did not directly relate t❑ the issue at hand it will be discussed at a later date. It was decided by the Council that the project was acceptable t❑ be considered for tax increment financing provided that the bond attorney has an opportunity t❑ review the project. Before any work proceeds the City has requested a deposit of $1,000.00 ro cover any preliminary expenses. There was no other discussion so a motion was made to set a public hearing on the tax increment financing proposal for Pat Meyer's Phillips 66 Station at the earliest date possible, pending Holmes and Graven's review ❑f the project. The motion was made by Donatus Vetsch and seconded by Gary Schwenzfeier. All were in favor and the motion carried. The Council voted voted to amend the Joint Power's Agreement s❑ that the Agreement will provide for the failure t❑ comply with regulations concerning water useage, water line construction and other matters that the Board might deem necessary. The motion to authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign the amendment was made by Gary Schwenzfeier and seconded by Don Cornelius. All were in favor and the motion carried. Mayor Roden informed the Council that the Joint Powers Board is working on their 1988 budget that, no action was taken ❑n the issue. The Council discussed who would serve as the liasion between the Council and the Maintenance Department. Gary Schwenzfeier said that he would be willing to do it. There was also some discussion regarding a backup person but it was decided to wait and select that person at a later date. Donatus Vetsch asked the storm sewers drains be checked as some of them appeared to be plugged after the recent rains. Gary Schwenzfeier asked that Mark Barthel be contacted regarding the curb restoration which needs t❑ be completed since they installed a new driveway. There was some discussion regarding the Yield sign which was installed at the intersection of 56th Street and Lander Avenue. Don Cornelius asked to check to see if is was installed in the wrong location. The Yeild sign at the corner of 57th and Lander has been defaced yet was not replaced COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 9 under the County sign program. Street signs that are diffective should be replaced according t❑ the council. Ken Lindsay is t❑ go ahead and order the replacement signs as needed. Hydrant extensions have been ordered and will be installed when they come in. Maureen was asked to contact Meiny about raising the one at was recently moved at the corner of Barthel industrial Drive and Lannon Avenue. There was a motion made to approve building permits number 49-51 and permit number 52, pending payment. The motion was made by Gary Schwenzfeier and seconded by Donatus Vetsch. All were in favor and the motion carried. There was also some discussion regarding the request by Custom Canapies (Permit # 52) allowing the t❑ install a holding tank instead of a spectic system. Maureen informed the Council that she had checked with Meyer- Rohlin was was told that. it would be ok from an engineering standpoint. There Meyer wanted it stressed that the applicant should realize that even though there is preliminary discussion regarding the installation of sewer and water ❑n the north side ❑f the freeway that noth-ng has been approved to date. The Council said that they did not see any problem with the holding tank, provided that when sewer does become available that they will need to connect to the City services. The Council reviewed the designs submitted for the City Button. After voting the design submitted by Dennis Boese was selected and first prize was awarded. There was no other new business s❑ there was a motion made to adjourn. The motion was made by Don Cornelius and seconded by Bob Braun. All were in favor and the motion carried. _mod V.ES3 - WHEREAS, the Cities of Hanover, St. Michael and Albertville and the Town ❑f Frankfort entered int❑ a Joint Powers Agreement pursuant to Minn. Stat. §471.59 for the operation of a utility system; and WHEREAS, the parties to the Agreement desire to provide penalties for the failure to comply with regulations concerning water usage, water line construction and other matters which the Board may adopt to efficiently operate the system; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby mutually agreed by the Cities of Hanover, St. Michael and Albertville and the Town of Frankfort as follows: 1. That Paragraph 10 of the Joint Powers Agreement dated August 1, 1977, may be and is hereby amended by adding Paragraph I to read as follows: I. Adopt regulations for the operation of the system, construction and related matters and provide for enforcement of the same by criminal and other penalties. 2. The undersigned being all the members ❑f the Board have duly adopted the foregoing. APPROVED BY: Dated: , 1987. CITY OF HANOVER Dated• , 1987. By: Mayor Clerk TOWNSHIP OF FRANKFORT By: Chairman Clerk -1- Dated: , 1987. CITY OF 5T. MICHAEL Dated: , 1987. By: By: CITY OF ALBERTVILLE Mayor Clerk Mayor Clerk -2- INCOME RECEIVED NOVEMBER 16, 1987 CLEMENS MARX $ 15,553.65 DUANE BERNING 1,000.00 PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL 5 640.00 PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL 5 500.00 UNIVERSAL TITLE INS. CO. 10.00 JIM MERGES 45.00 PSYK CONSTRUCTION 25.00 JOINT POWERS 5,000.00 FIRST NATIONAL MORTGAGE 7,193.88 LYNDA WEIBEL 2,453.45 SEWER ACCOUNTS 202.60 SUBTOTAL $ 32,623.58 BILLS TO BE PAID NOVEMBER 16, 1987 WELTER'S HACKENMUELLER'S CROW RIVER NEWS U.S. POST OFFICE KILIAN HARDWARE HANK NEWMAN SIGNS A -COMPLETE DOOR CO. SCHARBER & SONS CO. CHOUINARD'S FEED -RITE CONTROLS, INC. ROBERT MINKEMA WALDOR PUMP THE SHOP LATOUR CONSTRUCTION $ 19.89 102.14 11.85 44.00 218.75 82.62 1,150.00 1,898.00 65.02 144.00 200.00 174.00 20.00 168,511.10 SUBTOTAL $ 172,641.63 w Bruce Hail Nelson November 5. 1987 Work Completed to Date: I have met with the Jaycees, Planning Commission, City Council and Develpment Corporation, Park Board, citizens at large, area business people and the Fire Department to gather input regarding local strengths and weaknesses, needs and the future. At the same time I've dug into data pertaining to population, labor force, income, crime, retail sales, taxes, employment, manufacturing, and housing to bolster and/or augment perceptual information from the meetings. Prior to completion of the meetings (two organizations were remaining), I prepared a meeting input report which you should have received. Work Remaining Maureen and I will sit down to combine data she has collected with those I have compiled. With that in hand -- plus information gathered in my most rrecent citizen meetings --- I will update the meeting summary report. This report will pull together all the data -- research and meetings -- into a package that could be used as a basis for a marketing effort. The document will be completed by the end of the year. It will be your decision then to determine whether or not you wish to proceed with Stages 3 and 4 (development and implementation ❑f the marketing plan). Page 2 Conclusions and Common Themes to Date Testimony from the meetings, usually backed up by research, indicate that the city has much to sell in attracting industry and residents. At the same time, the ability to attract significant retail appears mostly dependent on a stronger industrial/residential base. Most notable strengths/selling points appear to be safety, affordable homesteaded housing, access and utilites. Needs most often cited were rental and senior housing, controls governing development, industry, recreation opportunities, retail and emergency services. Many of these needs should clearly be goals of a marketing effort. Joining the documentable strengths or selling points are the Perceptions residents have of their community. Nearly all of the "feelings" expressed focused on a quality of life unavailable in either the metro area or more rural -- and often more impoverished -- parts of the state. The focus of my final report will be plugging all collected information into a "best sell" context that fits with the desired future voiced in the various meetings. 1 will, per our agreement, present this final report to a joint City Council -Development Corporation meeting. At that point it will be your decision whether or not to further refine the report into a marketing plan. LAIC League of Minnesota Cities November 9, 1987 183 University Ave. East St. Paul, MN 55101.2526 (612) 227-5600 (FAX: 221.0986) TO: Mayors, Managers, r:17ive rks FROM: Donald A. Slater, Director RE: Rules for Proposing Policies at the Policy Adoption Meeting Attached are the proposed rules for the Policy Adoption Meeting on Wednesday, November 18 at the Sheraton Midway Hotel. These rules have governed the policy adoption meetings at both past Legislative Conferences and Policy Adoption Meetings. They will be proposed for adoption as the first order of business at the meeting. Introducing Additional Legislative Policies To introduce for consideration a new legislative policy, not recommended by a legislative policy committee, two-thirds of the voting delegates, present and voting, must approve the addition of the policy to the agenda. If the two-thirds requirement is met, the policy will be placed on the agenda and be considered after the appropriate section to which the new policy would be added is finished. Also, we encourage you to submit the new legislative policy in writing s❑ that it can be reproduced for the delegates to review. Policy Priorities As in the past, the recommendations from the Legislative Committee include established priorities for each policy. A city official may propose a change in the any priority assigned to a policy. The rules governing this procedure (Section 8) establish that if a policy is elevated to an "A'", another policy within that same section must be reduced in priority. This issue has arisen when city officials have desired to create additional "'A'°' priority policies. The rules attempt to see that only a limited number of "A' priorities are ultimately approved simply because the League does not have the resources to work on an un7 i to i tpr] ntrmhar of "AO priorities. This year, the League is experimenting with an additional priority definition system. After reviewing the policies and priorities Mayors, Managers, and Clerks Page 2 November 9, 1987 assigned by each legislative policy committee, the Legislative Committee attempted to determine the highest priorities among the "A" priorities. Each Legislative Committee member assigned three points to the "A" priority which they considered to be the most important "A" priority. The second highest, two points, and the third, one point. The points given each policy were then totalled and the five highest number of points were judged to be the committee's view of the most important "A" priorities. The committee decided that this same method of assessing the general membership's view of "A" priorities should be tried at the Policy Adoption Meeting. In order to attempt the focusing exercise, we have listed the "A" priorities on each voting card, with space for any additional space "A" priorities added at the Policy Adoption Meeting. After the policies have been considered and approved we ask that the designated voting ❑fficial from each city assign three points to the "A" priority which your city feels is the most important for the League during the next legislative session. Two points to their second most important priority and ❑ne point for the third. The voting card will be handed into the staff and will be totalled. The totals will be mailed to the general membership and given to the board of directors. The board will then review this process and determine if it will be repeated in the future. LAIC League of Minnesota Cities 183 University Ave. East St. Paul, MN 55101.2526 (612) 227-5W (FAX:221-0986) LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES POLICY ADOPTION MEETING RULES I. Registration. Registration shall remain open from the previously announced opening of conference registration until completion of policy adoption. 2.Votina Privilerves Only one delegate per city shall be permitted to vote on policy proposals, priorities, or motions. Each current LMC member city shall designate one official as delegate (and may select another city official as an alternate) for voting purposes. Only those officials with voting cards for their cities shall be eligible to vote. Possession of the voting card of the city and the signed voting card register shall be evidence that the holder of the voting card is the city,s delegate for purposes of voting. 3. Committee Re orts The chair or vice chair of each committee shall present the committee report and move adoption of the policy statements. If ten or more eligible voting delegates so request, the consideration ❑f a specific Policy shall be set aside until after all other committee reports have been presented. Following the adoption ❑f all other committee reports, policies previously set aside for further consideration shall be presented n the order in which they were originally reported. Consideration of adoption and/or amendments t❑ such policies shall be limited by the presiding LMC officer to a specific length of time, ten minutes of debate to both those in support and opposition to such motions. The chair may reduce the time allotted for such debate in ❑rder to complete policy adoption, but in n❑ case shall the length of time reduced to less than three minutes per side. Those prepared to speak on such motions shall determine a division of available time among themselves and shall so notify the presider. ■ 4. Disputes ❑isputes regarding eligibililty to vote shall be referred to the LMC General Counsel and may be appealed to the conference. Such reports or appeals shall be a special order of business and may be taken up at any time a new question (main motion) is in order. 5. Limits on Debate ❑nly one official per city may speak to a policy issue under debate. Excerpt on delayed items, each speaker shall be limited to three minutes on any debatable question. There shall be a limit of three speakers on each side of such debates. in the case of items delayed for debate, the chair shall make provision for extended debate and announce a time limit to reasonably meet the needs of those who request to be heard on the matter. The text of non -procedural motions and amendments, other than changes in policy priorities, must be submitted in writing to the chair prior to debate. 6. Special Consideration A legislative policy not referred to the conference by the LMC Board of Directors or the Legislative Committee shall require a two-thirds vote of delegates present and voting to be placed upon the agenda and -- shall be considered after policies set aside for further consideration (see Rule regarding Committee Reports). 7. Parliamentary Procedure Precedence. The policy adoption process shall be governed by the LMC Constitution, these rules, and Roberts Rules of Order, Revised. The conference shall be its own judge of these rules and Roberts Rules ❑f ❑rder. Appeal of the Chair. Debate of the motion 'appeal of the ruling of the chair"', rule 4 notwithstanding, shall be limited to two minutes by the appealer and two minutes by the chair. Either may designate another eligible voting delegate (or LMC officer or board member) to speak in his/her place. Changes. Motions to "rescind" and "reconsider" shall require a two-thirds vote of delegates present and voting. 8. Number of "A" Priorities A motion to change a proposed policy's priority to an "A" priority must also propose another "A" proposed policy, within that same section, to be reduced below an "'A" priority. The final number of "A" priority policies shall not exceed the number proposed to the conference by the Legislative Committee. t'ul)iic, Fniployees Relfteinent Association of Minnesota St lie 2oi1 — Skyway level 514 Si. Peter Street .`tit, I'latil, Minnesota 55102 � ~ 612.20&7460 November 1, 1987 Re: 1987 Open Enrollment for Voluntary Group Life Insurance Program We are pleased to announce that the dependent coverage of the Voluntary Group Life Insurance Plan, offered to PERA members whose governmental units agreed to cooperate, has been increased by 50 percent without increasing the $9 monthly premium. As a result of this increase, we are again offering an open enrollment period from September 1 through December 31, 1987. Enclosed is the material relating to the Voluntary Group Life Insurance Plan. This plan is offered through the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems and is underwritten by the Prudential Insurance Company. Included in this package are: * the reporting requirements for administering the payroll deductions. Please review these closely and direct any questions regarding them to the PERA office. * the summary of plan highlights, available for your reference to easily distinguish the advantages of this particular program. * the brochures explaining the insurance plan. These contain the applications to be submitted by any employee who chooses to enroll in the plan. If you are currently participating or have chosen to do so at this time, please distribute these to your employees who are PERA members. * a form to be signed by governmental units who are not currently partic- ipating in the plan, but who have chosen to do so at this time. If you have now decided to offer this plan to your employees, please complete and return the form to the PERA office, or we will be unable to accept any applications from your employees. We thank you for taking your time to review this material and for distributing the enrollment material to your employees. We believe that this program offers unique benefits not normally found in other group life insurance programs --benefits that make it worthy of your support and participation. If you would like further information regarding the plan, contact the ., PERA office at the above phone number and ask for the insurance clerk. If you are unable to make this plan_ available tv.your employees thro_ug the payroll deduction of the 9 mo_nthly_premium,__pllease do not distribute the enclosed brochures to-yaur__employe es. PUBLIC EMPLOYERS RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PLAN PLAN HIGIIIAGFflS Some unique features normally not found in Group I,ife Insurance Programs - * Participation is completely voluntary. * No minimum number or percentage of eligible members are required to participate. * No evidence of Insurability required during open enrollment period or for new members applying within 90 days of becoming a PERA member. * Coverage is effective on the first of the calendar month coincident with or next following the first payroll deduction - the member does not have to be actively at work on the effective date. * Coverage may be continued Into retirement provided the member was covered as an active employee. * Eligible dependents - spouse and r_hild(ren) 14 days to 21 years - covered automatically at no additional Cost. * Child(ren) are covered to age 21 so long AS they are dependent on the members, i.e., student requirement is not necessary. * Husband and wife who are both members of PERA and who both elect to participate are covered for both the members' benefits and for dependent benefits. SCIIiEDUL K OF BENEFITS >!lember's Age at Group MEMBER Group Total Ben for Arc. DEPENDENT Group Term Life Time of Claim Life Ins. AD&11 Ins* Ileath Insurance Less than 30 $50,000 $50,000 $100,000 Spouse $7,500 Child $1,500 30 but less than 40 40,000 30,000 70,000 7,500 1,500 40 but less than 45 30,000 25,000 55,000 7,500 1,500 45 but less than 50 20,000 20,000 40,000 6,750 1,500 50 but less than 55 15,000 17,500 32,500 4,500 1,500 55 but lass than 60 10,000 15,000 25,000 3,000 1,500 60 but less than 65 7,000 13,500 20,500 2,250 1,500 65 and over 4,000 2,000 6,000 1,500 1,500 The total cost of coverage for the member, W"so and eligible children is $9 per mouth. Payment is made by payroll deduction. MEKBi ER GRDUP L I FF. - Payable to named beneficiary for death from any cnusr. - Premiums waived for total disability stnrt.ing prior to age 60. - Conversion privilege available on termination of membership. - Pays in addition to any other ins"rnnr.e. *MEMBER ACC I DENTAL DF.ATIi AND D I SMEMBERMENT - 24 hour coverage - both on and off the. job. - Paid in addition to Group Life Amom in the event of accidental death. - Benefit payable in the event of nrcidenLal loss of lime or sight. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION : 1987 OPEN ENROLLMENT SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER VOLUNTARY GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE PLAN If you are not already participating in the Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance Plan offered by PERA, but your governing body has decided t❑ allow your employees to do so during this year's open enrollment, please indicate your unit number, name and address below. we will also require the signature of the person(s) authorized to approve your employees' participation, thereby agreeing to withhold the $9 monthly premium through payroll deduction. If you have agreed to participate in the plan, you may receive instructions on how to report premium deductions to PERA by contacting the insurance clerk at the PERA office. The number is (612) 296-7460, or you may call our toll -free number at 1-800-652-9026. Unit Number Unit Name Address City and Zip Payroll Clerk Signature Authorizing Participation [Example: School Superintendent, Personnel Director, etc. Return this form to: PERA, Attention: Insurance Clerk, 514 St. Peter Street, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55102 INSURANCE REPORTING Fntrodurtinn Units of government under PERA may offer group term life insurance to their employees who are members of PERA. Participation in the program is completely voluntary for the governmental unit and members, but the reporting unit must agree to withhold the monthly premium in the form of salary deductions in order for a member to participate. Enrollment Insurance brochures explaining the benefits are available to governmental units upon request. It is the responsibility of the unit to distribute these brochures. To enroll in the plan, a member must complete the enrollment form attached to the brochure and send the original to PERA. Any member who returns the form at a time other than the open enrollment period or 90 days from the date membership in PERA begins will be required to submit a health statement (sent to the member by PERA). Forms not properly completed will be returned to the member. When PERA receives the properly completed enrollment form, the unit will be notified that insurance deductions should begin. If a health statement is required, approval for insurance participation must be granted by Prudential, which may take two to three months from the date of application. DO HOT DEDUCT OR SUBMIT PREMIUMS UNTIL NOTIFIED BY PERA. When Does Coverage Begin? Coverage is effective the first of the month following the date the first deduction is taken; or if the deduction is taken on the first day of the month, coverage begins that month. The effective date will be placed on the insurance certificate provided to the member by PERA. The Insurance Billing Methods The following two methods are allowed for submitting insurance premiums to- PERA: 1. The PERA office will send a billing form the first week of each month, identifying employees of the unit that require the $9 deductions for coverage; or 2. You may computer print the billing report; however, you must complete our form in the manner specified in the Completion of the Billing Form section. Do not send premium payments until PERA informs you that deductions are to begin. A. Contact PERA to obtain the billing forms. B. Fill in unit name and address, unit number, and month of coverage, (as shown on sample billing form). C. No media will be accepted at this time; you will be notified Of any policy change in the future. Completion of the Billing Form A sample billing form has been completed for your ease in understanding the completion of the form. If you have any questions, please contact the Insurance Clerk at the PERA office (612) 296-7460. All insurance participants are listed in alphabetical order, with the additional information of the PERA member number and Social Security number. The Social Security number is used to ensure that the proper individual is receiving credit for the premium paid. Use the Comment column to indicate the paid date for new participants, the months covered by prepayments, and the member's status when no insurance premium could be withheld for the member. The status change codes to be used are as follows: T = Terminated M = Medical leave of absence C = Death P = Personal leave of absence Q = No earnings paid this month X = Military leave to deduct premium W = Workers' Compensation -�. L _ Layoff S = Strike All approved members are to be listed on the monthly billing form whether or not a premium was submitted. When no premium is submitted, PERA will send a direct billing to the member for the missed month of coverage. Pay- ment must be made within 30 days after the billing or coverage will be terminated in accordance with Prudential policy. No retroactive premiums are to be withheld by the unit. PERA will send a listing to the units weekly, showing the newly approved participants, as well as members who have terminated their coverage. A SEPARATE CHECK IS TO BE ISSUED FOR THE INSURANCE PROGRAM. Do not add the amount of the insurance premiums to the PERA Salary Deduction Report payment. Premiums are to be Submitted Once a Month PERA will not accept a fraction of the $9 premium, such as $4.50 or $3. If prepayments are being made, only multiples of $9 are to be reported, with an explanation in the "Comments" column of the billing, showing the months for which payments are being made. Do not adjust an overpayment; PERA will issue a refund. When to Submit Insurance Billi The billing forms are mailed the first week ❑f each month and are to be returned within five working days from the date premiums are withheld. (Units that computer print the billing forms should also return them within five working days after the premiums are witheld.) For example, if premiums are withheld October 31, 1986, the form must be mailed to our ❑ffice by November 1, 1986. If you have not received a form by the second week of the month, call the PERA office and another billing will be mailed. Failure to complete and return the form with full payment will delay updating the premiums to the members' accounts. This could result in the lapse of coverage for your employees. Where to Send. Payments and Billings Checks should be made payable to Public Employees Retirement Association and mailed with the insurance billing form to Suite 200 - Skyway Level, 514 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. Insurance Certificate Information When the first premium has been received in the PERA office, a certificate of coverage will be mailed to the member's home address. This certificate will include details of the policy provided under this group term life insurance program. Prepayment of Premiums Members who are on a leave of absence or layoff can prepay up t❑ 12 months in order to maintain coverage in the insurance program. If the period of leave of absence or layoff exceeds 12 months, the member may pay for the 12 months of coverage and submit the additional prepayment when the first 12 months have lapsed. A person who is retiring may also want to make a prepayment to ensure that the insurance does not lapse between the date of actual retirement and the receipt of the monthly benefit payments. The unit is not responsible for remitting any further premiums after termination. The unit must submit prepayments on the billing form, indicating them as such. If prepayment is not feasible, contact PERA for further instructions. Notice of Change Form This form, available to governmental units or members upon request, is to be used in the event a member did not receive or lost the original certificate, to cancel the insurance, or t❑ change the beneficiary. A beneficiary change submitted ❑n the PERA Membership Form will not affect the named insurance beneficiary. A Cancellations If an insurance participant notifies the PERA office to discontinue the insurance coverage, PERA will inform the unit to discontinue premium with- holding. A person who terminates public service can continue coverage if eligible for retirement; however, as mentioned previously, the retiree may want to make prepayment to avoid lapse of insurance. A terminating employee not eligible for retirement has the option to convert to a different Prudential policy. How to File a Claim The reporting unit, member, or beneficiary should contact the PERA office to initiate an insurance claim. All claims and forms will be processed through the PERA office. Waiver of premium claim for a person who becomes totally disabled prior to age 60 must include a form completed by the member's physician. The form is available from PERA. Premiums are to be submitted until otherwise notified by PERA. If approved, reimbursements of payments already remitted will be made to the member. INSURANCE BILLING REPORT UNIT NUMBER 0200-00 RETURN TO: City of Anywhere PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION Anywhere Payroll Clerk 514 ST. PETER STREET, SUITE 200 ere City Hall ST. PAUL MINNESOTA 55102 Anywhere, MN 55444 TELEPHONE IBM 286-7460 Premiums withheld in October 1986 for November 1986 coverage Return Wfhln fi.m A.... NUMBER MEMBER NAME S.S.X. PREMIUM COMMENTS -` 323232 Anderson Harry 5 9.00 N Pd. 10-10-Y� 245718 Burns Martha 165434 Cooper Mitchell-- y.D�a 4' 323234 Dodge Frank 9.00 804534 Enderson .fill 9.00 032432 Johnson Marshall A _4.0o- O 313132 Kelsey Herman L 9.00 123122 Martin Gwen C 9.00 N o6(• /O -/0-?46 012313 Mikenson Ted ,ys� O L /Q - /-Fym 314344 Murphy Philip 9.00 397865 Nelson Herman 3.NB p Q 264354 Smith Nell S 9.00 213454 Williamson Jake 9.00 015234 Zink Jim A egg Ae '?�pO N00) DEC TAR✓ TOTAL PREMIUM SUBMITTED �Q CLERK SIGNATURE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SHOP air-600W0WO 00 PHONE NUMBER DATE ORIGINAL - RETURN TO PERA HOW TO COMPLETE THE INSURANCE BILLING REPORT Insurance deductions are $9 per month, ❑r any multiple of $9 (with some restrictions). Partial premiums (EX. $4.50, $2.00) will not be accepted. Billing reports completed in this manner will be returned. All insurance participants are listed in alphabetical order, with the additional information of the PERA member number and Social Security number. The Social Security number is to be used to ensure that the proper individual is receiving credit for the premium paid. Use the "Comment" column to indicate the paid date for new participants, the months covered by prepayments, and the member's status when no insurance premium could be withheld for the member. The status change codes to be used are as follows: T = Terminated C = Death Q = No earnings paid this month to deduct premium L = Layoff M = Medical leave of absence P = Personal leave of absence X = Military leave W = Workers' Compensation S = Strike All approved members are to be listed on the monthly billing form whether or not a premium was submitted. When no premium is submitted, PERA will send a direct billing to the member for the missed month of coverage. Payment must be made within 30 days after the billing or coverage will be terminated in accordance with Prudential's policy. No retroactive premiums are to be withheld by the unit. PERA will send a listing to units weekly, showing the newly approved participants, as well as members who have cancelled their insurance coverage. MAILING INSTRUCTIONS A SEPARATE CHECK IS TO BE ISSUED FOR THE INSURANCE PROGRAM. Make checks payable t❑ the Public Employees Retirement Association and mail this form to the Public Employees Retirement Association at the address shown below. Do no add the amount of the insurance premiums to the PERA Salary Deduction Report payment. No magnetic media will be accepted. Public Employees Retirement Association Suite 200 - Skyway Level 514 St. Peter Street St. Paul, MN 55102 HOW TO REPORT A BENEFICIARY CHANGE OR CANCELLATION Either the unit or member can contact the PERA office for a beneficiary/cancellation form. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The ❑riginal copy of this report must be returned to the PERA office. Check your form for completeness. If the payment submitted does not equal the total premiums reported on the billing form, updating the premiums paid t❑ the members' accounts will be delayed. ADDITIONAL INCOME NOVEMBER 16, 1987 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES $ 477.00 STAR CITY REALITY, INC. 149.70 JIM HENNUM REAL EASTATE 7,193.88 TOTAL $7,823.58 ADDITIONAL BILLS NOVEMBER 16, 1987 GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. $ 177.69 MINNESOTA CONWAY FIRE. AND SAFETY 485.40 NSP 116.08 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST 4,569.00 MAUREEN ANDREWS 535.47 MAUREEN ANDREWS 85.00 ICED LINDSAY 629.52 KEN LINDSAY 85.00 MIKE MERGES 310.20 LORI RODEN 104.23 SECURITY STATE BANK 984.92 LORETTA RODEN 5.00 AT&T PHONE COMPANY 49.95 PETTY CASH 28.94 ALBERTVILLE'S FIREMEN RELIEF ASSOCIATION 4,916.00 PAGE SUBTOTAL $13,082.37 ** DELETE PAYMENT TO SCHEHERS AND 50N5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,898.00--PAY- MENT TO BE MADE AFTER JANUARY 1, 1987. TOTAL $183,826.00 APPLICATION FOR NON -INTOXICATING HALT LIQUOR LIMITED LICENSE The undereign, certifies that it complies with the Minnesota Statutes, Section 340.001, Subd. 7, in that it qualifies as a "Bone Fide Club" within that Section, and with this application makes petition for a limited license as a "Bona Fide Club" for a limited non -intoxicating malt liquor license. I. Now of Applicant: 2. Nswa and Address of President and Secretary of Applicant: 3. Purpose for which funds dj�errrived activity will be used: 4. Data of activity for which license is requested: 5. Presises from which wn-'n oxi sting me.At liquor will be dispensed on said date: 5 0 t IL 4 Cr 6. Flours of operation on the date for which limited license is requested: 7. Number of previous licenses obtained in this calendar yeat: _�_�,�-,� S. Name, address, telephone number and position held with Club of persons signin this application: f r { NOTE: License fee of $25.00 per day is required to accompany this application NOTE: Applicant must appear in parson before the City Council for approval of limited license. DATED: 21 /� Signatupe of Applicant(s) BARTHEL CONSTRUCTION, INC. 21370 John Miliess Drive, Rogers, MN 55374 Phone: (612) 428-4381 November 16, 1987 COST BREAKDOWN RE: PATRICK MEYER PROJECT BUILDING -------------------- $200, 500. BUILDING - OUTSIDE ----------- 195,000. BUILDING - INSIDE ----`------- 501000. rt�� INVENTORY ------------------- 35,000. " 11A SITE WORK ---------- ------ 74,500. SUBTOTAL----------$555■000. LAND ------------------------ $127, 000. SUBTOTAL----------$682,000. START-UP ----------------- -$ 32,000. CONTINGENCY -----------------$ 341000. + TOTAL-------------$748,000. f el"\ f� m a, league of minnesota cities October 29, 1987 To: Member cities - LMCIT property/casualty program From: LMCIT Board of Trustees Sig Stene, Mayor, Lindstrom Ken Orttel, City Council, Andover Ken Murphy, City Council, Thief River Falls Paul Holmlund, Finance Director, Brooklyn Center Don Slater, Executive Director, LMC Re: LMCIT property/casualty program dividend At their October 23 meeting the LMCIT Board of Trustees voted to return a total of $4.2 million to the property/casualty program members. Cities will receive two separate payments. The first payment is enclosed, and represents a return of the 10% "reserve assessment" which your city paid in 1985. Because of the program's strong financial condition, these reserve funds are no longer needed by LMCIT. Reserve assessments being returned to cities total $2.1 million. The second payment will be made during December, and will total another $2.1 million. This amount will be allocated among the member cities according to a formula which reflects the total premiums paid and the total losses incurred by each city for all years of participation in LMCIT through May 31, 1987. Under this formula, cities which have been members of LMCIT the longest and which have been most successful in avoiding losses will receive proportionately greater dividends. This dividend payment is possible largely because of improved loss experience since 1985, mostly in the area of liability. There doesn't seem to be any one factor that accounts for the improvement. Instead it seems likely that it is the net result of a number of factors, among them cities' efforts to control and prevent losses; LMCIT's in-house defense operation and a growing reputation among the plaintiffs' bar for being hard-nosed on claims; a mild winter; perhaps an increased reluctance by the public to file claims, recognizing the effect on premiums; and possibly tort reform legislation. This dividend demonstrates one of LMCIT's major advantages: If LMCIT charges more than what turns out to be needed, the only place the extra money can g❑ is back to the members. We hope that continued good loss experience will make additional dividends possible in the future. r t 3V�f711F', f��1SG, G. .ti ,I, f Yill-inesntar }v7 j I � � f f= '1 -'1 '�� f' t)L:a0C] ADDITIONAL INCOME NOVEMBER 16, 1987 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES $ 477.00 STAR CITY REALITY, INC. 149.70 UIM HENNUM REAL EASTATE 7,193.88 TOTAL $7,823.58 ADDITIONAL BILLS NOVEMBER 16, 1987 GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. $ 177.69 MINNESOTA CONWAY FIRE AND SAFETY 485.40 NSP 116.08 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST 4,569.00 MAUREEN ANDREWS 535.47 MAUREEN ANDREWS 85.00 KEN LINDSAY 629.52 KEN LINDSAY 85.00 MIKE MERGES 310.20 LORI RODEN 104.23 SECURITY STATE BANK 984.92 LORETTA RODEN 5.00 AT&T PHONE COMPANY 49.95 PETTY CASH 28.94 ALBERTVILLE'S FIREMEN RELIEF ASSOCIATION 4,916.00 PAGE SUBTOTAL $13,082.37 * DELETE PAYMENT TO SCHEBERS AND SONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,898.00--PAY- MENT TO BE MADE AFTER JANUARY 1, 1987. TOTAL $183,826.00