HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.d. Resolution Supporting Department of Natural Resources Fee Increases � CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
' EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 21, 1995
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Supporting DNR Fee Increase AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Jeff May, Finance Director AGENDA �� � :,,t, j. �
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ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, Letter from M.D.R.A. APPROVED BY:
Attached for your consideration is a resolution supporting an increase in the fees collected for DNR
transactions. This resolution is being promoted by the Minnesota Deputy Registrar's Association
(M.D.R.A.) of which we are a member. These are fees that would be additional revenues of our '
Deputy Registrar that are ultimately available to the City. If this resolution is passed, we will be
forwarding copies of this resolution to our State legislators and to the M.D.R.A.
RECOMMENDED ACTION;
Motion to approve A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE INCREASE FOR
DEPUTY REGISTRARS.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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� CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 1995 -
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE INCREASE
F4R DEPUTY REGISTRARS
WHEREAS, the $.50 administrative fee for processing Departrnent of Natural
Resources licenses such as boats and snowmobiles has not been increased since
1971; and
WHEREAS, the cosf of living index (CPI) has increased more than 250% during the
past 24 years; and �
WHEREAS, public and private deputy registrars which provide DNR license services
to the public lose money on each transaction because the administrative fee has failed
to keep pace with inflation; and
WHEREAS, the administrative deputy registrars fee charge for handling motor vehicle
transactions has increased from $.75 to $3.50 during the same 24 year time period;
and
WHEREAS, the membership of the Minnesota Deputy Registrars Association has
passed a resolution at their annual meeting requesting the administrative fees for
boats, snowmobiles and ATVs be increased to $3.50 for all services provided by the
Deputy Registrars in Minnesota.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Rosemount supports legislation which will increase the administrative fees collected by
Deputy Registrars on DNR transaetions from $.50 to $3.50; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Rosemount
encourages the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) to adopt a similar policy as part of
their legislative program for 1995.
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RESOLUTION 1995 -
ADOPTED this 21 st day of February, 1995.
E.B. McMenomy, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk
Motion by: Seconded by:
Voted in favor:
Voted Against:
Minnesota
M. D.R.A.
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Minnesota Deputy Registrar's Association
Date: February 6, 1995
Ta All City Deputies �
Fr�m: Jean Ew�ld, Pr.ssident o;"„",i,�,r. D��,uty-ReS. As;ccia�ion
Subject: Deputy Registrars DNR Fee Increase
The Minnesota Deputy Registrar Association is supporting legislation that will
increase the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Transaction
Fee for Deputy Registrars from the current $.50 to $3.50. Since your City would
benefit from this increase, please adopt the attached resolution or a similar
resolution of support. The county and city resolutions that were passed in 1993
were very helpful in passing the Drivers License fee increase.
If you are able to obtain an approved resolution from your city administrators,
please duplicate the document and mail copies to:
1. Your State Representative
. 2. Your State Senator
3. Mr. Robert Renner
Messerii & Kramer
1800 5th Street Towers
150 South 5th Street
Minneapo(is, MN 55402-4218
4. Minnesota Deputy Registrars Association
� Attn: Jean Ewald, President
7800 Golden Valley Rd.
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Thank You for your help.