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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-08-28 CA Fax to NAC Re Needed Statistical Data LAW OFFICES OF Echherg. Lammers. Briggs. Wolff & \Tierling, PI LP 1835 Northwestern Avenue L .1. Fvl■berg Shiiwator. M;unesold 550P2 5oxan I) Olson . I' l.(1mmcry ((I2) .L39-2876 l)av,d h. Sn Robe,' G 13r, F,1S ((112) .139 Mary .I, V,erl,n haul f\ Wolff GrQZO,y G. Gaff,» COVER SHEET - FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION (1044-1990 T hnmes .l. We4Inerw *Q.nl,I,rd \rrfrel : \rI s ralur & 4:20.110,4 Ne•rral Arb,lydio, •Crr. lard Ilea) Enlotn DATE: 2-1 Please deliver the following page(s) to: FAX NO: NAME: ■Se. vrt( .9� FROM: 441 TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES , INCLUDING COVER SHEET. The pages comprising this facsimile transmission contain confidential information from Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling. This information is intended solely for use by the individual or entity named as the recipient hereof. 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', • Phone: (612) 603 -6757 Fax: (612) 603 -6762 ) Twin Cities T00: (612) 297-5353 Greater MN TDD: 1.800-627 -3529 STATE OF MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL BOARD Suite 225 Bandana Square 1021 Bandana Boulevard East St. Paul, Minnesota 55108 August 25, 1997 Mark Vierling Attorney at Law 1835 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 Re: Preparation for annexation hearing - A-5821 Oak Park Heights Dear Mr. Vierling: A hearing will be held by the Municipal Board on the above- proposed boundary adjustment. Minnesota Statutes 414 requires the Municipal Board to consider certain specified factors in arriving at its decision. It is important that you are prepared to present adequate testimony since the evidence you present will be the sole basis for the board's decision. State aids to your govemmental unit may be adjusted because of the board's decision and will be based upon the evidence received at the hearing. One example is that the Department of Revenue will adjust the Local Government Aids distribution based on the data you present at the board hearing on the following: (1) population of the territory proposed for annexation, the city, and the township, (2) the net tax capacity for the property proposed for annexation, the city, and the township, (3) the township tax rate, for township purposes only, on the area proposed for annexation payable in the year of the annexation. The parties involved may jointly stipulate specific facts which will expedite the proceeding. Enclosed is a suggested format for preparing a stipulation. Please cross out any areas that cannot be stipulated and make any attachments necessary. The stipulation should not be regarded as complete evidence for the hearing. If complete and accurate evidence is presented, it will facilitate a more expeditious decision. We also call to your attention the Rules of the Minnesota Municipal Board and specifically Rule 6000.1200, which requires the petitioner to notify the board at least seven days prior to the hearing of any personal knowledge of controversy regarding the E0 1 E T 0' ON 2,E86S6S F Abil SN313A33 Z 0: b T 2,6i8Zi80 • • Mark Vierling August 25, 1997 Page Two hearing. We also request all parties to alert our off oa on the rlymber of witnesses and the approximate expected time their testimony will require at the hearing, Notice may be given either by a letter or phone call to the Municipal Board Office. Any request for continuance of a hearing should be submitted to the board 10 days before the hearing. Rules of the Minnesota Municipal Board may be purchased from the Documents Section, 117 University Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155, (612) 297 -3000. The rules are also contained in Minnesota Statutes Annotated immediately following Chapter 414 in the pocket part. Please contact our office if you have any questions or if additional clarification is needed. Sincerely, MUNICIPAL BOARD, . • 1 L r Patricia D. Lundy Assistant Director 7 POL:ry Enclosure /II v ,'G el G „, ,,„ 1 21 1 1. A A ( E0 1 E Z 0' ON L286S6S t- IidO 9NEENO3 T O: V T L6/8Z/80 • • • The hearing scheduled for September 17, 1997 will be opened only to take jurisdiction and will be immediately continued to a later date. No evidence will be received on September 17, 1997. • • • • 1706 ION 2..286S6S F mb1 9H313A0g Z0 =17T 2,6/2E/20 • • A -5821 Oak Park Heights BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL BOARD OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Paul B. Double Chair Lea De Souza Speeter Vice Chair Andrew D. Hultgren Vice Chair County Commissioner Ex- Officio Member County Commissioner Ex- Officio Member IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY ) NOTICE OF HEARING OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 414 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 414, as amended, before the Minnesota Municipal Board in the above - entitled matter. The hearing will be held on the 17 day of September, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Oak Park Heights City Hall commencing at 9:00. All persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard orally and to submit written data, statements or arguments concerning the above - entitled matter. The right to testify and the admission of testimony and other evidence shall be governed by the Rules of the Minnesota Municipal Board. [The Rules of the Minnesota Municipal Board may be purchased from the Documents Section, 117 University Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155, (612) 297 - 3000.1 The property proposed for annexation is described as follows: All that part of Section 6, Township 29 North. Range 20 West lying westerly of the centerline of Stillwater Boulevard also known as State Highway 5, SW Z0'ON 2,286S6S f P 1 ONENO8 TO:bI L6/82/80 • -2- Washington County, Minnesota. After all testimony is complete and the record is closed, the Board will meet from time to time to deliberate, approve and Issue its findings and order. Persons desiring to be present at such meetings or conference call meetings should contact the Board Office. For special accommodations, please contact the Minnesota Municipal Board, Suite 225 Bandana Square, 1021 Bandana Boulevard East, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108, (612) 603 -6757; or Greater Minnesota TDD 1 -800- 627 -3529. Dated this 25'" day of August, 1997. MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL BOARD Suite 225 Bandana Square 1021 Bandana Boulevard East St. Paul, MN 55108 Patricia D. Lundy Assistant Director 90a TON L286S6S F mbi 983E1)03 TO :PT L6/8z /80 • • • • STIPU_LATION 1. Those involved in a proceeding for boundary adjustment may jointly stipulate fads into the record to expedite the proceeding. Attached is a suggested format for preparing a stipulation. The stipulation should not be regarded as complete evidence, but rather a tool to assist cities, townships, and property owners involved in a boundary adjustment proceeding prepare for the hearing. 2. Please provide all information possible. Attach additional sheets and maps as necessary. (Petitioner /city should have already filed maps with the Municipal Board as described in M.S. 414.012.) Other suggested maps include: M p of existing highways, thoroughfares. and streets (with indication of maintenance responsibility for each roadway). In case of new development proposals, description of thoroughfares and streets in development area should be provided with a description of the effect upon traffic patterns and need for upgrading existing roadways. Aerra) photo map. Map showing existing city services and proposed or needed extensions of city services because of proposed boundary adjustment. Map showing existing hydrologic features. surface drainage. surface contours, soil types. Maps showing farmland, such as State Conservation Service lasses I, II, and III or SCS prime farmland maps by counties. 3. Attached to the stipulation is a list of data resources and other agencies which may be helpful in providing data, resource information, and assistance. 8/97 L0 1 £T0'ON L286S6S t- ri r1 9N3S>103 TO :VT 2..6 /8Z /80 • • PLEASE CROSS OUT ANY AREAS THAT CANNOT BE STIPULATED AND MAKE ANY ATTACHMENTS NECESSARY. To: Minnesota Municipal Board Suite 225 Bandana Square 1021 Bandana Boulevard East St. Paul, Minnesota 55108 -5113 STIPULATION The City of and the Town of stipulate and agree to the following facts concerning Minnesota Statutes 414.031, Subd. 4 to wit [The term "subject area" referred to herein means the area that is proposed for annexation.] (a) Present population and number of households, past population and projected population growth of the subject area, the annexing municipality, and adjacent units of government Present Present Subject Adjacent City Township Area Unitof Gov't 1980 Population 1990 Population Current Population Current Households Projected in 5 years Source of Data (b) Geographic Features: 1. Present Present Subject Adjacent City Township Area Unit of Gov't Total Acreage 2. Desc nbe any waterways in or adjacent to the subject area: (rivers, streams, shorelands, protected water, protection wetlands) 206 TON 2-286S6S F rids eNge No3 T O : b T L.6/2E/20 • • • -2- 3. Describe the soils and terrain in the subject area: (c) Contiguity 1. The perimeter of the subject area is approximately % bordered by the municipality. (d) Present pattern of physical development, planning, and intended land uses in the subject area and annexing city 1. There are the following land uses: (Please fill in acreages or percentages if available instead of yes or no.) City Township Subject Area Yes , No , Yes No Yes No , ResidentiaL Institutional (tax exemot Commercial industrial Aoricultural Vacant Land , 2. What type of development is proposed for the subject area? (e) The present transportation network 1. Present Present Subject _city Township Area Number of Miles of Highway, Streets & Roads 2. Are any transportation changes planned in the subject area? yes no in the city? yes no 606 2T0'ON 2,286S6S - M81 98213A03 TONE L6 /8z /80 • • (f) Land Use Controls and Planning: 1. Comprehensive Plan: City Township County Region Adoption Date Status of Plan No Existing Plan 2. Have any area planning authorities adopted an official position on the proposed boundary adjustment? (planning commissions, boards, joint boards, Met Council, Minnesota Planning, region, county) yes no supportive non-supportive If yes, describe: 3. Please check where the following exists and give any necessary explanations on how it relates to the proposed action. (Since it may be possible that two or more plans attempt to regulate the same area, please circle whose ordinance presently applies to the subject area) City Township County Date Adopted InIlinIIIMITTIIIEMISTri No City . Town - County Zoning Subdivision Regulations Official Map Capital Improve - ments/Budget , Fire Code Shoreland Ord, Floodplain Ord. Wild & Scenic Rivers Ord, Sanitation Ord. (on -site sewage treatment) ■ o 0trf 2T121 'ON 2.,E86;6; F m 9e138>3 Tel :VI L6i8Zi80 • .4- 4. What is the current Zoning of the subject area? 5. What is the anticipated zoning if this boundary adjustment is approved? 6. 1s the subject area, or any potion thereof, in Green Acres (M.S. 273.111)? yes no 7. Has the city adopted Urban/FRural Taxing Districts (M.S. 272.67)? yes no (g) Present govemmental services being provided in the annexing municipality and subject area: City provides City provides City will Township Township to city to subject area provide to provides to provides to subject area township subject area Yes No , Yes, No Yes No . Yes' No . Yes l No • Water "" Sanitary Sewer/ Wastewater Treatment Storm Sewer Solid Waste Collection & Disposal , Fire Protection _ Law Enforcement Street Improvements Street Maintenance , _ Administrative Services Recreational Services Other TT6 2T0'ON LE86S6S F f9tl 98313NO3 TO :VT L6/8E/80 • • • If city does not provide water to the subject area, who does? • Would city take over or allow existing use? "° If city does not provide sewer to the subject area, who does? " Would city take over or allow existing use? (h) Describe any existing or potential environmental problems and whether the proposed action is likely to improve or resolve these problems: (Example: ground or surface water problems, water quality and levels, sewage treatment, air pollutant emissions, noise, odors, affect on fish or wildlife; affect on historical resources, archaeological resources, aesthetic resources; impairment of park lands, prime farmlands, wild and scenic rivers, critical area; abandoned dump or disposal site, etc) (i) Plans and programs by the annexing municipality for providing needed governmental services to the subject area and the impact of the proposed action on delivery of said services: ZTa 2T0'ON 2S86S6S f MH1 eNgE OR TO:t7T L6/22/20 • • $- (j) Describe the fiscal impact on the annexing city, the subject area, and adjacent units of local government:: Present City Present Township Subject Area Trend over last 3 yrs. Year ¥ ar Year, Net Tax Capacity Tax Rates: County Local Unit of Gov't School District Special Tax Dist. Insurance Rating (firel Levy Limit Actual Current Lew Total Bonded Indebtedness_ (k) Would the proposed action affect area school districts or adjacent communities? yes no Describe if yes: (I) Are new services necessary for subject area? yes no Does township have capacity to provide? yes no (m) Can necessary governmental services best be provided by the proposed boundary adjustment or another type of boundary adjustment? yes by proposed action no by (n) If only a portion of the township is annexed: 1. Does the remainder of the township have the ability to remain as is? yes no 2T1 2T0'ON L.286S6S f r1H1 9N35)1O9 Z0 =bt L6 /92 /20 • • -7- 2. Should the remainder be annexed to another city? yes no Describe if yes: 3. Should the remainder be annexed to another township? yes no Desaibe if yes: STIPULATED TO BY: City of , this day of , 19 Mayor City Clerk Town of , this day of , 19 Township Chair Township Clerk 8/97 VT6 2T0'ON 2,286S6S F MH 1 9NAG D tO:t7T L6 /8z /80 • • DATA RESOURCES 1. POPULATION: Metropolitan Council (Twin Cities Metro Area) State Demographer Mears Park Centre 300 Centennial Building 230 East Fifth Street 658 Cedar Street St Paul, MN 55155 St. Paul, MN 55155 (612) 291 -6359 (612) 296.4100 2. GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES: County Soil and Water Conservation Office University of Minnesota Department of Agriculture Agricultural Extension Office Soil & Water Conservation Board 1994 Buford Avenue 155 South Wabasha Street Rm 146, Classroom Office Building Suite 104 St Paul, MN 55108 St. Paul, MN 55107 (612) 625-3797 (612) 296-3767 Land Management Information Center 330 Centennial Building 658 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55155 (612) 296 -1211 3. LAND USE: Metropolitan Council Land Management Information Center Mears Park Centre 330 Centennial Building 230 East Fifth Street 658 Cedar Street St Paul, MN 55101 St Paul, MN 55155 (612) 291-6359 (612) 296 -1211 4. TRANSPORTATION: Local City and Township Offices County Engineer Minnesota Department of Transportation Transportation Building 395 John Ireland Boulevard St Paul, MN 55155 (612) 296 -1638 ST6 £Z0'ON 2,286S6S 4 Mb1 9N3H>I03 TO :VI L6/ez /80 • 2- 5. ENVIRONMENTAL: Local City, Township, and County Offices Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Minnesota Department of Health 520 Lafayette Road 717 Delaware Street, Southeast St Paul, MN 55155 Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 296 -6300 (612) 623-5000 Land Management Information Center 330 Centennial Building 658 Cedar Street St Paul, MN 55155 (612) 296 -1211 6. PLANNING: County Zoning Administrator Regional Development Commissions Local Planning Board & Commissions Metropolitan Council Minnesota Planning Mears Park Centre 300 Centennial Building 230 East Fifth Street 658 Cedar Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 (612) 291 -6359 (612) 2963985 7. GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES: City, Township, County, and Regional Development Commissions 8. FISCAL DATA City, Township, and County Auditor City, Township, and County Budgets Financial Reports made to the State Auditor. OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION: A helpful slide/tape show, Orderly AnnexatigD: A Wav to Grow, may be checked out from Minnesota Planning, 300 Centennial Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 (612) 296-3985. Useful publications are available from the League of Minnesota Cities, 145 University Avenue, West, St Paul, Minnesota 55103 -2044, (612) 281 -1200: Annexation of Land to Minnesota Cities, Consolidation of Cities, and A Guide for New Cities. 8197 9T6 2t0'ON LM6SE E- I1717 9�13H>103 TO:PT 2,6/82/80