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Home My WebLink About13.a. Comment Card Discussion , � CITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEE7{NG DATE: March 2, 1994 AGENDA ITEM: Comment Card Discussion AGENDA SECTION: Old Business PREPARED BY: Ron Wasmund AGENDQ,.,D�OR ,� Interim City Administrator � � t�y� # � � � ATTACHMENTS: Comment Cards, Letter of Request, APP VE L�L �f Department of Administration Letter ��+�� LEK Since November, I have received nine (9) comment cards with letters attached from one individual. The letters all request specific information and range from one question to 35 questions each. I have copied each of the comment cards and letters to you. I have always intended to give a response to the requests, but not necessarity provide the documents as requested. Instead, however I would invite the requesting party to view the documents at City HaIL Any copies he would request would be made available at the normal fee established by resotution. To- date, I have not made any contact with the requesting party. Response has not been timely enough however and the Department of Administration has besn contacted by the requesting party. The State has been asked to render an opinion on the following: 1. Are the questions and documents asked and requested considered public data? 2. Was the method used to make the request a legitimate one? 3. Did th� �ity respond in a legal and timely manner? The Department pf Administration will be rendering their opinion no later than March 7, 1994. As you can see by reading the State's letter,no legal or binding action is taken by them, but their opinion may be considered by a court should legal action be brought by the requesting party. Mike Milgs and myself will be discussing the situation with Mr. Donald Gemberling prior to the established deadline. We will inform you of our discussion at the meeting Wednesday. The direction I need from Council is how you desire the response to the requesting party to be. Most of the questions will require research. Some of the questions need clarification. All of the questions have a vindictive tone to them. The�consequences of not answering the request in some fashion makes us appear to be hiding or avoiding issues, which we are not. To answer every question in detail will encourage this behavior to continue. My recommendation, as previously stated, is to acknowledge receipt and invite the party in to do his own research. We will make any copies requested for the normal fee. RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION TO DIRECT CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT A GENERAL RESPONSE LETTER TO MR. LARRY WALSH, � �� n_�� V 1 c,,�:U�� ;� ,.� i , COUNCIL ACTION: 6 STATE OF MINNESOTA FLabI�L1aT� 17� 1994, "J Department of Administration "' �`� •�• i�, r-'j? d'�B �p ��y��u, � / r � S,y��•p�LEDl.ry9."°�;. Mr. Ron Wasmund - � �. .; ` �9�� .. � . '�" '':c �•o� , r _ � o �� Acting City Administrator � r��' '�u��rV,r;r;r1. l=u - _ � , � �' City of Rosemount � �^ 2875 145th Street West J�� -,w,�;....- . .. '-�y+i85s;�:��' Rosemount, MN 55068 Dear Mr. Wasmund: Our mission: � To improve the qualiry and producavity In the 1993 legislative session, the legislature gave the Commissioner of of Minnesoca go��o�. Administration the authority to issue opinions about issues arising out of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and other laws relating to data practices. (See Session Laws of Minnesota, 1993, Chapter 192, Chapter 38, copy enclosed.) Both citizens and government agencies, that are subject to the Min.nesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13) and related laws, can request opinions. Aithough these opin.ions are not binding on the government entity whose data is the subject of an opinion, the opinions must be given deference by a court and may offer some legal protection for agencies who act in conformity with the opinion. The new legislation also directs the Commissioner of Administration to give a government entity the opportunity to explain its actions or decisions regarding the issues raised by a citizen who requests an opinion. The purposes of this letter are: to notify you that the Commissioner has received a request for an opinion concerning your position about the release of government data to the public, to give you an opportunity to explain that posirion and the legal basis for the position, and to ask you or attorney to offer any information, legal citations and other support for the City's position that may be helpful in rendering an opinion. This opinion has been requested by Mr. Iarry Wa1sh, a resident of � Rosemount. A copy of his letter requesting the oginion is enclosed. Tn his letter, Mr. Wa1sh describes unsuceessful attempts by him to gain access to government data maintained by the City of Rosemount. He then asks the Commissioner of Administration to provide an opinion on the following issues: Are the questions and dacuments [he asked and requested] considered public data, was the method he used to make lus request a legitimate one, [and] did the City respond in a legal and timely ma.nner. Pubtic Info�Po&ryAnalysis Dnfision 320 Centennial Buildin& 658 Cedar Stree� St. Pau� MN 55155 Yoic� (612) 296-6733 TI'Y/7DD: (6l2) 282-5594 Far (612) 296-5800 Mr. Ron Wasmund Page 2 February 17, 1994 These issues will be the subject of the Commissioner's opinion. The new legislation requires that opinions be issued within twenty days of the receipt of the request for an opinion. The deadline for issuance of this opinion is therefore March 7, 1994. We intend to issue the opinion before that deaaline and would appreciate receiving any comments that you or your attomeys choose to make no later than March 2, 1994a All comments will be considered in rendering the opinion. If you have any questions, you can contact me as indicated below. Sincerely, �� , Donald A. Gemberling Director dag/llm : Enclosure c: Mike Miles, City Attomey Larry Walsh c:�sx��oe�ernw�orwtoNs�xosnYsorrr�xwou�sa.t�x , • .� F.. . � , � _ t � � � � �� 2/9/94 F"t G ' 1 - �nnq To; Debra Anderson jJr',` C1 i�^�,tt„ `T• Commissioner-Dept. of Administration __ , State of Minnesota �.. �:c'r. ^f - r From; Larry Walsh 3050 L. 147th. St. Rosemount, Minn. 55065 t612i c23-27�0 �ear Ms . Anderson, I am writing to ask for your assistanceto investigate and render an opinion in rega�ds to my attempts to procure information and documezts irom the City of Rosemount, 2875 145th. St. W. Rosemount, Minn. 55�68. On 11/10/93 I submitted a list of questions on city related activities. t I�er;-A ) On 11/14/93 I submittEd ttio list of � quzstions about o��,e� ciLy activities . ( Item-B & Item-C ) On 12/29/93 I resubmitted these' three list plus a forth list of both questions and specific request fQr documents . ( Item-D ) On 1/12/94 I submitted a fifth list of questions and request for documents . On 1/27/94 , as advised by Mr. Don Gemberling, Data Privacy Division, I wrote a letter to the City Clerk . ( Item-E ? In this letter I specficly ask for documents and information on the responsible authority and the city' s procedure for accessing goverment data. i believe that based on the information contained on the Citizen Commet Cards ( Item-A- D ) and the article printed in the Offical City Newspaper( Item-F ) that I have iollowed a legi�ie�=orts�to�com lyrwith�thenruless and�tnet advice However , despite m} P of Mr . Gemberling, as o� this date I have recieved no reply or response fron the city to my questions, re�uest for documents or letter . I would appreciate your opinion as to the following . Are the questior�s and documents considered public data, was the method - of requesting a legitimate one, did the city respond in a legal and timely manner? Any additional or follow up assitance you. or your office could provide would be appreciated . If you have any questions or need of additional informational feel free to call me. Thank you for your time and consid- e�ation with this matter, I will be awaiting your xeply. Sr_n�erl_., j �`�� , � �� y Y.:1;.�: O�t�,1�"�T51�.� ib�� s � � � � � t�� t M�brit�► �,�' � �'°�szszt�� . - ,��„t,JAS��`�. ��'I � � . . . , � � ,� ,�"+ra.n�.:,Yh�,r�rs!�vq.na�,*„,a..,�...,.K.,-,,....'�11�� +.�+��` � �j�� i' '� � ,' r � • , .� '` �,.;;. . : ��_.t +� ' . . - � � 1� � +�y✓ '�,�,�',�:, ..�`t 1 lj.cr"�i' � � '/�!r: r'`� � •%;� . � 6/ � �� ,} t , 1 . . . .. . � . . ' . �1;eCi 1'�f�s r.�.:�.r;� ,�''1S�R ':�fi6�P''f'; �f?:'"•;�►•N , +11�,'1j�+� ,.... . � 9SRR , � �� ,. �- �„ i � ` ,I�% , ( n�eale��i1. �totu�iatu[ae c�/ �!/e ��:s�[o .�-: 'e��.a+•.:::::`ze4uiu: io�ti�i.�o, �� 1 �f/e ua�ite yo�tz eomi►ten�i wr.�l.rs�e:�i�.ci. f . ' �cwn,►�,uf,�r, �lu,.t�.�,�►.e.�. � 1 rec�ived service from the failowin� City dPr,t�►-tment: ' I � ' . l:l P,dministration t ) F�r�Prutec.t�o�i I (� F'olice 'i_) f'I�n�in�; . '� .��jy'� � " �� Cl Animal Control l l Sn�w f'loa�in� �� 1 , �,s • ' f:J Water/Sewer (�I ZoninE;/Cocie[�r;i�r;��;n;Yil �� 1:7 [�uilding Inspection (:') H��cr�at�on F'i��,�ir�:.s. �he City of Rosemount strives to provicie qualiry , �� . [=) Street Maintenance C_) 011�e�_�_ __�._ _ service to its customers. We encourage and value � � � ` ` your(eedback on how we are meeting this goal.. � �a How pleased were you with ihe City's iit►fial rt:�;3orase? (circle or�c) We would also like to hear from you if you have a � � Pleased Satisfied [.:is;��easeci question, suggestion,.require service,or would like . �� : to be contacted by a city representatve. � � • �� . . � �� ,CONIMEfVTS: E,:;;,�:;Gnt Good Pc�or �� Courteous Employees i ; � ; " •Knowledgeable Employees i : � ; �lease fill out the attached CummenE Card and I� .T��y Service � � . � leave it with the receptionist at City Hall, one of the �� Now�do you perceive Ihe value ot the service we providi;d! i . ' three utility payment boxes ar mail it to us at your ( � ' convenience. .:' �� • Were you satisfied with the overall results uf our seivice? (�:�e::,:•-� :i l��S NU � � Request for Infori��;��zi.. � � I would like a city representative to contact me a�out the fc,llu��int; ::c:�::.�: ui c��u r;rn: Sincerely, � I would� answers to the [ollowiny ues:� >c� � :� ara,�:�� the coinment •� � � � �---._.._.___...---.__...--�------ -�--- - �,� r (�, ( cards . ( see attached copy) " .t�� ..C.. l<, -------�----• --.___ —�_..,_ te an Ji k, Ci Administrator � . I . Comments/Suggestions: • • . � ------. __.___��__ __. ' � Thank you foryour(eedback, we appreciate your suggestions or��v��;�s .jie ca��r•q�ruvs vur t>erv�cc�s. �� \ I �M v � ,� . � '�' � �� . � '1' � I - (Opt:�ma!) . � '" � Name: Larry walsh � '`� � Address: 3 0 5 0 1. 14 7 t h S t W ` ��_�---•--` ---� . � �f O � . � Phone: Rosemount, minn . SSO��_,�__.__.,.., __ . ..___�.��. . --.--- ' f�� 1�� "� � • • �� . 11/09/93 1 . Is the information on the cards, particularily the personel information ( ie. name, address and phone number) consider to be confidential or public data? 2 . Does the individual who fills out a card assume that the information is confidential, if not do they understand the legal ramifications of Public Data? 3 . • � Why didn't the city put a disclaimer on the cards explaining how the information could be used? 4 . In the opening statment it says "The City of Rosemount strives to provide quality service to its customers. " Exactly to who ar k�hat . is the city refering to when it� uses the term "custamer"? 5. If the City of Rosemount con•Giders itself to be a �usiness , who owns it? , • A � ��y �� ,�� ..� l ��• � / I � , n ir7.:� "�� . �j � { .� ll;� �/ �/�4' w+� �t v y i w.: .,, '�• %11Cr.�+.. 1. � r i11�� ?� inh . ' ��'� ..� l l .• r?rf�';!t •� ,+. r t,^4� G.�� ''�N�S,I�y� � �� d�.•� �..:%) � � n .�.�f•:��;�,f i " �. , �' � :��,,� �, `,p,��, �.� t �j � � -��'�� ' '>��j� , ;.��. r;�� ;�i�., . :� ��,� /� � '� �Q ( ��Yfi'S1'�:. a:. . �`,i„ �� "��k, �:.� �kr `�� . . � ' .�� w�i (. . . . . . . � '�S'1�. � r� `, •� . i"'i• � �.1� � �� .�. Ju- � ; `` ( � . I f��ea�e�ui �is�u��rou [ue c�! `�l�e ��i�!:d t: �1.�v�:� ' :�+� �:l ��uic��Sa�i�e. �=�� . - , � 'lf/e uals�e�orva c.arrun�ctl r•-r.��<,:�'�:as►-i. ' � �o«��.u� l�at ca� I ! received service frorn the followi�g C:�ty deparrrner�t: � I. ,. � . f_) Adrninistration (=J Fire Protection -, . . I . . CJ Police C7 Flanni�►g ' , �';� . � ❑ /lnimal Control f..�) Sr�rn�F'Icwin�; " 4'�R�` (� ' _ [� �Nater/Sewer [_) lon�ng/Code Enforcement ' � • �ro (-� E3i.�ildin�Inspection f�=J Recrealion Pro�;rarn; ` ' /tie City of Rosemount strives to provide quaGYy (� � � ❑ Skreel Maintenance C] Uther. __ sen►ice to its customers.We encourage and vatue � � . your feedback on how we are meetin�this �oa1. � �a �� How pleased were you with th e Ci ty's i n i t i a! r e s p�r�s e? (c i r c t e o i i e) We would also like#o hear from you if you have a � � . , . �� Pleased Satisfied U�s��l��as��c' question, suggestion, require service,or would like � to be contacted by a city representatnre. � �� COMMEIVTS: I� Cxc�';�;.a::t Gc�od Poor ��., Courteous Employees � ; (-_� � � �lease fill out the attacheci Comment Card and (" Knowledgeable Employees i � ( J �:i leave it with the receptionist at City Nall, one of ihe �o ; Timely Service ! _� 1.-) f:I three utitity paymenk boxes c,r mail it to us at your �`� How do you perceive the value ot the service we provid�d? I I � _) (-_� convenience. ��; � Were you satisficd with the overall results ot our service? ;;.:r�'.; •: •�,-r; 1"ES NO . � . Request for inf�r,: : � � �I would like a city representative to contact me abnut ihe (cl��•.v��,:- �;: • � .. Cr4Cci:rcr��i: Sincerely, � I .. T would like the answers to the „ � ��;�,s��..�� ,_;�_�l�n��i- rh� .� .1.4�1�' /,�Q�� , � _U• S •P.C. I . C o m m u n i t y T r u s t E u n d (. s c��, ;.:1:.�:.d�l�i�_ra p. } � }L-- te�n 1ilk,Ci Administrato� • . Comments/Suggestions: •" "" � ( . ._._. _ I Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate your sug�estions on:•;ays w�can�marvti-e our seNices. � � l, • . �! : • �'J� v�/f, •�, . ' .. � . O �r`� � : (Optit�n�U " Name• Larry Walsh � � , • ( , . ' _ . ___. - ( Address: 3 0 5 0 r. 1 q 7 t h s t �1 �^ . �, �� Phone:�,�,��:��„r,�,_,_��6-g ~ ---�._ ___ �_._.:____._— r o , � -- NN �, � . .f �, . . � . . . ( 11/9/93 ) . � 1 . Are these funds. a donation or a grant? 2. If they are grants what follow up procedure is used to make sure the money is being spent properly? 3 . Who recieved the first distributions from the fund, when and how much did each group recieve? 4 . what is the procedure for applying for these funds? � 5. what criteria does the committee use to determine who will recieve � these funds? 6 . When, where and how was the community inform,ed that money was available, what the application procedure was and what criteria the. committee was useing to distribute these funds? 7 . Are the trust fund committee meetings open to the public? If so,how was the community informed? 8 . Is a written record kept of the trust fund �committee meetings? If so are these records considered public data? 9 . Are the applications for funds considered public data? lO .What procedure and what qualifications did the City Council use when determining who they would appoint to serve on this committee? ll .what is the length of term for the Councils appointments and are they compensated for serving? � " . � t t 'Xt(i S t y.� � . , '.r�s . . 1,.} „'..�,`t Y1l^M.:�.� � � •^� �`'��'.� � � �),�.\/ �(:i" `,` � 1 ` ` — � ` ! L :.� .� � (�,,� !rR . r rL��- 1 {� � ��'• . ?� 1 �M�Sh, . �• J � �/ . r1• r� �/ �, •1S 1��:�R i �.ii . I I i:• � �'�� . � �� J - � �.i �-�� n�eCde�uat k+saw�:aua u�e c�� e�it y �iw�c��a�a�iaaic�p,�te�iP.Sl de�tuiC�s�rta�lla:�le� .J,�� . �(/e u�se�a�s3 can�en� c.�u�du�ed�sOs�d. � . 1 received service from the following City department: � ❑ A�ministration �_I Fire Protection CJ Police Cl Planning (-.i Animal Control [;1 Snow Plowing � rJ Water/Sewer Ci Zonin�/Code�nforcement ro C) Eiuilding Inspection ❑ Recreation Programs • • � � Street Maintenance ❑ Other � � . . � � . n How pleased were you with ihe City's initial response? (circle one j � d �... ,� , � Pleased SatiSfied Displeased . ,o � .,,"''��,�,i ,�' C01V1MEIYTS: ExceHent Good P.00r �,,,� ,� Courteous Employees �J �� . � C7 .� Kno�:ledgeable Employees O C.) ,Q� ,� Tirr�ly Service ❑ L7 '. C1 " �� Mow do you perceive the value of the service we prov�ded? Cl �) C) '� Were you satis(ied with tt►e overall results of our servi�e? icircle onel YES NU b4 ' Request for Information � I wouid like a city representative to contact me about the fullowing seNice or concern: ' I wauld like answers to the following questions aUout Ur:li ;�.tt:-:e� � — � �N.a._l]:._.�.,-�n � d i nan estab� ishinq the Rosemount city cc�d��,��:. .+_ r � �oiiin'�,;nts/Sug�sstions: etics . Published in the Rosemount Thisweek, I��i�, ,��?, � 1993 . (see attached copy) • ""� '�"--`- r Thvnk you for your(eedback, we apprec�ate your suggest�ons on ways we can improve our seNic�s.�� '�� , , . , . I . . i (O�tional) ' . . � Name: . i I Address: .� I Phone: . . __....... 1 � ._...__._.._...�_. � �� _ , � 1 . Does the passage of this law on 6/1/93 mean that prior to that date it was legal and proper for the individuals who served as Public Offieals , during the city ' s 100 plus years exsistance to violate federal, state, county, and city laws, to use treir office to further their own personal interest, etc. ? If not why not? 2. Would the political objectives, prograns and rules of work and performance . include such things as : A.Comprehensive Guide Plan (Sec.V, Item-A. ) B.Commission or Committee Bylaws � C.City Poiicies D. Parks Master Flan E.Carrolls Woads anc� Erickscn ComTunity Square Master P1`ar.s 3. Under Section IX, Item-2, what is the difference between an advisory opinion and an action? 4 . Under Section IX, Item-B1, what is the procedure for a public offical who wishes to apply for an advisory opinion? And why were they not informed about tl,is procedure? 5. Under Section IX Item-B2, what is the procedure for a citizen who wishes to ini_tiate an action? And what attempts did the city make to inform the community about this procedure? 6. Under Section IX Item-B2, as prescribed by laW how can a binding opinion be amended or revoked? 7 . In the event that the City Attorney should render a binding advisory opinion of guilty, what provisions of this ordinance protect the public officals constitutional rights to due process of law?(ie. trial by a jury of thier peers, legal counsel,etc. ) If none,why? 8. Did the City Council allow existing public officals to review, question or comment on this ordinance prior to its passage? If not, why not? . 9. Under Section IV. , what steps has the City taken to educate its public offi_ca?.c at,�„t t-ho hundreds, nos�; h�t� thnitcan�c, of fedeL"al, state, eounty, and city la�s that they are legally bound tc upholc�" Also what ste�s have - been taken to educate public o�iica?s a�ou� the United States and �ta�e �f Minn. ccns�itutions? Is it reasonab'e to expect our .oublic officais � • �o u�hoid; �:�P�e laws a:�G coa�titu�:.o�s i •_` :.;�ey don ' � ;,;:,ou w'r;at tney are? �J. , ��aer Sect�on :i�'. , ;;'2:e-� =e�deriao �:; :c��i�o_v opinion k�,a� ;.�i�eri.� does , _ �i'�e ;ity Attor:.�y ��e w:e.� determi:�; a:�a•:. ::� �n �the best ��nte�zst �f �he puLlicand what �he highest standar�s o� ma�a:�.ty are? Can a �ublic c=fical vote cor.�rary to �he majorit�; c•f �r:�er committee, commiss�on o� c�uncil and sti?_ legal�y Ue actino i:: -che best interest oi the� public, �r do they need an advi_soyo upinion prio- �o casting snch a vote to kaep themselves above reproach? � ,�,..M� ,�:,,;.. '•��iJJ- ` �'�' Ii '� % ( A��q}i,°p . ^-*R+'7^"'�R. . .. �Ws;'i"t^JH' N�n'.;5!F'a.rYvr'y ••vtv....-.a�+�*�s�r ,.,.�•rw�.}.�... •.r. t4 e (,/ `w�,!� 1L � I � r.��J' � ' . ,� � � ..t /, . � •��/�jj�/�'/ ,��r''� . 1 � i�� '.r `.r 1.1. � �� . ; .. '��' ^' '.' � l . 'i � ' ,�1�ti ,�i� S.''j,�'t`� ;.,': . 4tr.�ti�i�;4r�!7',T;aAl.;A/'4��"��'Y"P:"�o +r. • . yi',�.y' � � �� I �, ` I n�¢GdE�N�.I�2/f4lt/ �ililt� [NE c�� hl��t� j[7 �:::Ol� �it.3 l�•'1 t� iC4c�lCi' ,]ti{�tJ�`v. . (=�R^�� K/6 �I�ULN� CQNtI�{p/�,L� (sJi:: •i t'��.t fJ:tt..'Gi•:4. ( �,�„�,�1� t/��. I 1 receivPd serviee from the !o!lawd,:�� City c'�tF-;-�►�'r��r�r: � C) Administration C�J (Ir(:f',��'��: �;;�n • � CJ Police I�I I'l�t� rn.�ti� . r ( � f:I An�rnal Control J'1 '��a�..: ::��: � , 4r� 'a �..� wiitE:f�SCWef �..I ['.Uli![:t.;! i:13('f�.ii��ii'�.t . ,.�� ,•� Jr,�,1�� A �S� (.._J E3u��:lin6 Inspection f.:.l ►�ecr�::�t�r�r;f'ro,�►'131;?. ., y /he City o(Rosemount striv2s to provide c�uality �� L7 Street Maintenance L.7 Other __ ,__ _ ______._. service to its customers.lrVa encourage and vab,e (� your ieedback on how we arr, ment�it�this �oal. �a How pleased �nrere you with the City's i:;it� �P r>>,:�s�nr•��' (circJ�> �>i�-•I We would also like to hear trom yc�u it you hav�� a �� Plea;ed Satisfied �)c:�� .�:�:� question,suggestion, require servic�,�r vrou!c!lii;e �o to be contacted by a city reprt�sen!ative. °,�� COMMEIVTS: �:,c,!��:;� C:�� -� � �,u� (� Courteous Employees ; ; • nlease fil)out ihe attachec Ccmmen!Card anci . �" Knowledgeable Employers � ; , leave it with the receptionist at Ciry tlall,��ne uf the �o Timely Service , ; � � three utility payment boxes or mail it to us at your �3 Haw do you perceive th�value of the service we provid��i� ' . �. Were you satisCie�i with lf�e overall results of our service? ��:u �� :,nc:) �'t :; ;:ti convenience. �� . � �� Ret�uest for lnforr�r.::t;,-;�fi � I would like a city represent�live to contact me aboul the failcr��in; �; ;v,ce �r c.�� •��: Sincerely, i I would like answers to tl.�g�Q.�.1S2.Ki�n��.i.� ,y:�:i.o:its �.�;.1_.�:oE�i4s._.of ___ F��,�,�y� �� Public Data as requested . ( see atkaeli^�� __�°��L.__._ . . ._.._------.__._ . _ ._ . t5 e�n J�(k,Ci Administrator ' . . � . � Comments/Suggest�ons: _ -._.... .. ,__...._. .. ...___...�._------.__._.. .__.� � • I Thank you for your feedbactc. we a�apreciate your su��esl��n. �� : ; . �.�r�a�� .� ;�:�,i `<_::; , :;:. . . -. __._ � � • ' . �� . O � , i (Option,�l) � , . Narne: L a r r y W a l s h _..____.. -----.------ --- ._._ .___:_. _..____ . . ' , � ` � ' i. �;' 3050 L. . 197th. St . W. • . ,�•7 ,� � Address: _. ,. . _ _. . _ _ . _. .... ._ �? �4• '.' �' . . ' � Phone: Rosemount, Minn. 55068 1 � f r , 5� • � __. _... .. .....--------- � �--- ' . � U � �, . . . ' . .._._.._....., . . • . pagel 1 . As required by Minn. Stat. 13 . 02, subd . l6, who was the citys responsible autharity from 1990 thLu 1993? Please forward documentation to support the answer. 2. As required by City Ordinance B, Section 14. 1, who was the citys zoning administrator from 1990 thru 1993? Please forward documentation to support the answer. 3 . On the south side of 146tn. St. W. , why w�s the sidewalk net ccmpleted the fuil length of the block between Cameo Ave. and Canada Ave.? 4. In regards to the house and garage remodeling, backyard fence installation at 3015 L. 147th. St. W. . I would like copies of any documents supportirig the inforcement of City Ordinance B, Section14 . 3, subd. A thru C, Section 15 . 1 , subd . B, Section 15 . 2, subd. A thru G. 5. In regards to the deck and fer.ce installatinn at 14715 Camero Ln. . I would like copies of any documents supporting the inforcement of City Ordinance B, Section 14 .3 subd. A thru C, Section 15. 1 subd. B, Section 15 . 2 subd,. A thru G . 6 . In regards to the front yard fence at 3185 146th. St. W. . I would like copies of an�� documents supparting the inforcement of City Ordinance B, Section 14 . 3 subd. A thru C, Section 15. 1 subd . B, Section 1� . 2 subd. A thur G . 7. In regards to the paving of the parking lot and the installation of a garage on the United Methodist Church property at 14770 Canada Ave. k�. . I would like copies of anv documents supporting the inforcement of City Ordinance B, Section 14 .7 subd . A. thru C, Section 14 . 3 subd. A thru C, Section 14 . 4 subd. A thru B. 8 . On page two, paragraph six, regular Planning Cammission meeting minutes, o� January 26, 1993 the Planning Commission requested the �lanning staff investigate alleged ordir�ance violation af the fence on the Genz-Ryan property. What were the results of this investigation? 9 . As described in the Parks Master Plan, Section S,pg. 8, I would like a copy of the Parks and Recreation Dept. Sifinage Manual. l0o On the applica�ior. for recerti��.ca�i�r. ir the Tree �City USA pragram standard �2 refers �� a c�:�:,,,�,�-�;.��y ~::e� ord=nance, I would like a :opy of �h_S o=r�_.1:.:�:��. _ �.3 . ^he aPP_ica�io�; ::;._;o re::+:=••_ ._ - � . �.�•. :�;:est�r �under ci'�� orestry ' _ COII�dCt� WI'ia� �L'�: �ne Clli.:.i':'_ ',C'.:; ::c::_�tion- and (�llc�.=,�10E.''`..?C?15 rCZ Lt11S pOSl��::I2? � '2 . Ir, paracrap'r, r� o� �;�� _��:,_. ;��;; plan/City of R�semour.t 1993, ii: ref�rs to a n��c�:_ conser�r�'�u-:'��- .._.:G: o� approximately 6�� ac��es�. Where in ��e Ci'��.- o= �os�;,�ount ;� . . - � �n�s area Tocated? ..� � pa9e2 . 13 . In paragraph �8 of the ForestryWork Plan it refers to a Tree Replacement Policy developed by the City of Rosemount, I would like a copy of this policy and verification that it was reviewed and approved by the appropriate committees, commissions and City Council . 14 . What is the Community Center Committee?, How and why did it come to exist?, what legal gowers or authority does it passess?, Wno does it answer to? , ►+'hat is it ' s mission or goals?, Why is it not subject to the same policy ' s, rules, laws etc. .as the Plannir,g Comr�ission, Park � and Rec. .Committee, PorL Authority and Utilities. Commission? 15 . In the offical city newspaper of December, 5, 1993 on page 12A theZe is a survey of possible programs to be offered by the New Rosemount Community Center . However most if not all of these programs are alseady being offered in the community. Why is the City of Rosemount going to allow one of it ' s de�artments to compete with or duplicate programs being offered by private enterprises, School District �196, or the City ' s own Parks and Recreation Dept.? How and why is this move in the best interest of the residents and taxpayers of the City of Rosemount? 16 . Who and or what is the Blue Line Club? 17 . In the Comprehensive Guide Plan 2000 under the section for Commercial Area, Subd, Policies, items x2&;5 it refers to the City 's Redevelop- ment Plan. I would like a copy of this plan. 1$ . In the Comprehensive Guide Plan 2000 under the section dealing with historicel preservation, why is there no mention of the city coopera- ting with the county historical society? Under the listing of historical sites , why did the city leave off sites such as-1 . Old Federal Highway, 2 . Dolly � sPlace (S�rese property ) 3 . O1d Barber Shop (Strese property) � . The Dime Store (Dental Office, Hwy. 3&145th. St. ) 19 . Why dosen't the city enforce it ' s weed ordinance or snowmobile ordinance? And why is it in the best interest of the residents for th�ir elected officals to pass such ordinances when they can not or will nct enforce them? 20. I would like copies oi the Citizen Co:nment Card monthly reports for 3une, I993 - Uecember 1993 . ,. . . . I . . . .i�.�►4 I �r�l�y ,ae�'1! . . . .. • � . � . . . . . . , . . 'w.i�'�r;r.�n..-....,......�.. .,,•,,,..,..+.�,...�.�w,,,,� � � �'� I� �% .r'* �' � � �� 1 �.. � . . �t • . �. ' . .� I - �{��`'../� ?h��/ �;, t,'I//,C. ' ;i'r -�� O � �� • . . .� ��'�: �% !%� '. .. . � � �,j�� "�� . «��f � •�'• .'l�.` � . ��.,�"'�""/'.�,r(��j'1�q.r!��e•�'�.r�l ��.. •I.r[��•��r� . . � . � . .., ��''`.w''t,r�'�•t ( / �'��.,� .��:�.:. , . . . - . / ( n�P,4�1e�.6 ud��tntu �fOU�l�tM.�.i.cL.� I�P-��r�:JlcL GO �houl�� !�C �c�Y1. dP•R.��iC/:�10�.1 i��i�, ��`'� � ?�[/e uG�aP yatvi co�urrn..�rLl. c�+J'.!t�y�:tti�H,�. � . . .. G. ��+.��,.�„1y� .f/ral c�.^r. � I 1'@CP.iV�d SCI'VICP. f►'Ot11 thP. f�J�l�win� City f��rA►'tmCnfi: . - ( U Administration .-' i,:i Fite�rotection I � L� Police ` (.:� Plann�ng . ' ' �� [:] AnimalControl� ��__', $nOWFlO:vin� . �•� .. • �N Ll Water/Sewer� �.; 7_on�n�/Code En(..,�„R,,,�� (� D Eiuilding Inspection i ' Recre��<<0��Pr(�K��r*�5 �he City�lf F'c ,^.�.��~.., �; �;, r . •�:'3•.�y �� L1 Street Mainten�nce `_. O(licr .-- -_-- �ervicc to �ts � u��r,: , • • h T c .:� . � :�;;., �� yot�r fe��b��r..!� rn,..-, � : rr�^�:�� , ;. ��. How pleased were you with the Cifv's ir�ti;�l rerp�a-��;��1 ,(r,irC�� r.^) �'Ve would al.>� I�Lc ::� ��:., ;rorti you ii y;:•z� : �r, �� f'leased Satisfied U�sn�eas�d . question, sug�;es;i�,,;; . _ ,:�;;�� servi�?, r,� . i:�;r ' ' 0 to Ge contactetl��y� .. , . �;�;nr=�t�.-.. � CDMMENT"S: � Excellent Ga�d r^ne• � �,� Courteous Employees ;_� �� ! r �� „ � Knowled eable Em lo ees � � � �lease (ill c,ut the �,� . . :...... . ,. . . (� � P Y � . , f i leave it with the r� ^;� ,� � r . i , ,..: 'n;,, �s Timely'Service ;.:� , ` ' ; three utilit �' � I-low do you perceive Ihe value of the service we prov��!ed? I_+ � :� � ! Y��Yrncni �t.. . . .�� . .. �.� .., . : -,;: I� Were ou satisfied with the overall�esults ot our service? (i.�rCl�; �ne) 1'F_5 �'t' canvenience. �s Y a � I Request for lnformatio►r ' I would (ike a city representative to contact me�hout Ihe follo��inr �.rrv��.c� n �r��rr�: Sincerely, � ( I w o u l d l i k e a n s w e r s t o t h e f o l l o w i n g q u e s L_•i�n,s a.n d_c� �es._o�_..� /�, , � � __ ___ _..__._� . . ..___.._.. . � *_ 4�,�J � ��' � public data as req'uested _____ _ . -� �,.�. �„ _ ..,_t_s_ee�at�.a�h.ed_.cop�,) ___._ _. .. _�_ �te . �an Jilk,Cit�Administr�tor �. . � ( Comments/Sugge�tions: . ( ._.__ --....__. I Thank yau lqr your ieedback, we apprec►alc�your su,n,�;c�i��t15�n.:,,,y.; ,ti,c,,. :,,,.n��;qtN «r'nGC:,....._ - /_��4��.�-�I,, j . - �-�� . � (Oqhon.�l) O :' � • � � ' Larry walsh � � Name: � n.�r; t,1�•. '� � ..{ � . 3050 L. 147th. St. W. - - '�,��, �' .� � '; ( Address: . `��'• Rosemount, Minn. 55068 - ..-.—•— ----- �j�j �, C,`� I Phone: —•---- � --- --- ��t- j�,� �,% i � Page 1 1 . At the September 7, 1993 regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council they approved a motion to rezone the Rich Valley Golf Course to a Public/Quasi Public District. Could you explain the rational behind this change? Will every privatly owned commercial business in Rosemount now be allowed to rezone thier property Public/Quasi Public? What effect does this change have on the assement of property taxes to. the golf course property? Was it proven that this property is publicly owned? (City ordinance B, page 7 ) 2 . At the August 3, �993 regu?ar meeting of the F.osemour.t City Couacil : . they passeo a motion to approve in c�ncept the proposed Customer nelations Program. W'r,at were the cost es�im�.tes prom�sed .b�, the City �dministrator ;:ithin thir�y days? i�'hat is the status of the Commu:�ity . Handbook, customer service training program,, :in-house customer service/ .complaint system, tracking system for staff, monthly column o� new codes and procedures, "informational seminars? 3 . A't the August 18, 1993 regular meeting of the' Rosemount City Council they passed a motion accepting the Downtown Scoping repart. What were the outline of assigned tasks and implementation strategies that the City Council directed city staff respond to by the October 5, 1993 City Council meeting? What was the City Councils response to the Downtown Scoping Committee by the November 16th Council meeting as directed in the motion? 4 . In the September 5, 1993 Thisweek newspaper, Rosemount City News page, Mayor ' s Message it states that the Downtown Scoping Committee final report was sent to various standing committees and commissions for review and feedback. Which committees and commissions was the report sent to, when did they review it and what feed back did the Council recieve from them? Why was the general Fublic not allowed to xeview, question or comment on the report? �. At the October 19, 1993 regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council they passed a motion to place :LNo Trucks" sign on Cambrian �Ave. . Why was the identity of the resident making the request not made rublic? Since all that was required to do thiswas a requst from a resident, I a�r requesting that the City Council place "No Trucks" signs on all residental streets in the City oi Rosemount. 5. As _of December 31, 1993 hew muc^ �`� nonie� were spent or. the �aintir_ance . and operations of the c;,ty' s �ce iz-en,:'% �.�� how �uch income was derz.led rr�m. users fees .as of -�'�L� �+ar..:ry �Th; - �I;E st��us o� R.A,h,p, donatzor . . , t'i �!1@ Cliv �S j'n?Q�,::�.,f: ; ' .. ._ � ' '1 T�e:�spap n ,, � Y •_�c� ` �;:erber 4, I�?�% � �.::�• :1�:• , ' .. ; ,, ero T ?�� ,.C', .>� , � i�v Oi12Cl'aZ �:.li y i1C-'r:5�,3�}�;-.• . : �, ��92? If 8S aUt7i:E?:i 1:1 ' - �aci?.izy pay far. r�:.SE�.{ �}.;-�, :. • i.-t Tj•- ' " 'c'�� n:��]@ intent iS t7 have t:�lf: . . , . .'�U� .. � r.�.:.�,:ar.cial :;=��port by �ne taxpayc:r:. ar.d��Mcke money" aa d Sebt:.�m�._- � �:,� : o;� ��o �a��ce aguinst falls, the RAi;�� will raise c;.;t�;< <��''� wh . a�Y shor..• `�X ,. - , y is the City Courcil spendir� p..�ers ricn�y o� start i:� ._ � •...,;:.��, of RP.H�1 donat��.�.. _ � Page 2 7. As descriped in City Ordinance B , Section 12 . 2 , subd. H. , what is the legal definition of an "administrative directive"? 8, what is the city policy or criteria when it decides which properties will have the snow removed from their boulevards? Who makes the • decision? Are these property owners charged extra for this service? If not, why not? 9. Why does th� .ci�y remove saow from �he sidewalks on pri�a�ly own�d �ro�erty? ( Old ;Babist Church, Cameo Ave. and at the corner o� Lower ' 147th. St. .W. and Burma kve. on Jar.uary 6, 1994 ) Does the city � charge these -property owners for this service? If not, why' not? 10 . What factors, criteria or policy does the city use when deciding weather or not a proposed development in the� city will hav� side- walks installed at the time of development? Who makes this decision? 11 . I would like a copy of the licenseing information as described in City Ordinance B, Section 14 . 5, subd. C. . What system of inspection and enforcement does the zoning administrator use to insure campli- ance of this ordinance? When was the last time the zoning adminis- trator did an inspection? When was the last time the city prosecuted someone for violating this ordinance? 12 . what is the percentage of slope around the storm water holding pond on the Comm�snity Center/Armory site? �� . In regards to City Policy AD-1 , What type of criteria, direction or quidance do2s the city provide it ' s chairpersoas wnen they have to decide weather or not to forwarc a _ecommendation tc the City Council? (page 3, Item 10 ) ,c., In regards to Cit_y Policy AD-1 , tpage3, Item 1D ) for the six-mor.th period between May, 1993-Sept. , 1993 and the absences of Jerry Puciaty and Tom Reller form the Park and Recreation meetings, did the chairperson conduct a review? If so, when k=zs it done, was a recommendation made to the City Council, if so what �,as it, what was the Councils action if any? 1 j. . �rf?�i. 2S }�1� S'a��5 C!� .:i� Ha�� A'-"JD?`_'tl.S' C0:13L1OII? 16. �� -e�u�re�, ;y C;;,� :'- . .::', 7�,r.;;;•-y = 4;m reques�iag a con�� of the ner:,o. or ic4tEr. �rom •"-:�_ ;. ;::�;� �;��_e �g�.;�k� ��;�� accongani ed �hei r con2.tie. for . a new sc.or�board . (7•h:.sw�e;: ne:w;paper, ,iar:, �;, i99�, page 1OA) .How �=_c: thc Fs.rst S�ate Bank c� �'� ' s managers know t��+z� �hE city was in ^e�� ' o_ � Conaticn for tliis ;��_�o:,A% �;:�,o weze Lh�. PL�lic Of�icals inv�'s.�red . �n. ;:he proc�,:�emen� o� _;z_�� ;nr.Gy::or and �xactl.y how were they invo�vee? , \ . I Page 3 17 . How much is the city charging the First State Bank for the adver- tising space on the top of the ice arena scoreboard? When did the City Council adopt a policy allowing for commercial advertising on public property? What are the terms and rates associated with this policy? how soon can •we expect ;o see this type of ad�ertising on_ public property such as , fire trucks, w��ertowers, Police cars etc.? How much of a decrease in property tuxes does the City Council expect to see as a result of this polic}? 18. How much has the city collected in' cable franchise fees for 1992 and 1993? How were these � fces sp�nt? In regards to the $15, OOG donation from the Jaycees last April for local cable casting, By whom, how and why were the Jaycees prompted to make this donation ' to the city for this specific purpose, especially in light of the fact that the city has been collecting franchiSe fees for years for this purpose? 19 . In the minutes of the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee for March 15, 1993 it states that the city recieved a donation of trees, bulbs and grasses from Minnesota Green. gy whom, how and why did the Minnesota Green make this donation to the Parks Dept . ? As directed in City Policy F-2, Item L. ,when did the Donation Committee review this donation, what was the committees recommendation to the City Council? What action did the City Council take in regards to th�ir recommendation and . when? 20 . In the minutes of the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee for April 19, 1993 it states that the city recieved a g�ant from the sta�e and a do�ation from the Jaycees .By wham, how and why did the state and the �7aycees make these donations to the city? As required by City Policy F-2 , Item A&B, I am requesting a copy o� o� tne letter or memo documenting what these donations are to be used for . '_1 . In the minutes of the reoular meeting of the P�rks and Recreation Commit�ee for March 15, 1993 , under New Business, Item II , the committee passed a motion requesting the Parks and Rec staff do a feasibility study regarding the purchase of park property. When were the results of the study pr�sented to the committee and what was their resp�nse, if a�y? I ar� re�uestizg a copy o: any docunents ass�ciated " with this study. : • � � � . � 1/26/94 �''�� To; City Clerk, City of Rosemount From; Larry walsh 3050 L. 147th. St. W. Rosemosnt, Minn. 55068 As described in Minnesota stat. 13 . 05, subd. l, I am requesting a copy of an documents pertaining to the identification� of the "Responsible Authority" for the Cit� of Rosemount. And any materials describing the specific procedures set by the city for accessing goverment data. " Thank you, � � � against the rabbit owncrs. "Il's ca,ie�•to deal will�on an individual ,uc :,cu�uu�c u� c�u,w is: iu ,�a �,,'�'';�'�, � �i,! � '' h��•.,, � ��,� case basis,"lie said in pnr intervte�v.�"7'here I��s�'t been enough(in- a.m., Magician� Jerry Fraiser; ., ,�iJ��f w� y 9 �P� "�f -� � �,� r..,�. : x, 10:30 a.m., St. i�iui Clown Club• f, ti�+� ,�;:,;��, {' ^�'.'� cidents)to create a pruLl�m. Stinie ccut�cil ancf staff inembers had a ' , 4 � �' �� w 10:95 a.rn.,Andre the storytellcr; , �� +.�$, 4, �� .�•?�� , �y,. hard lime maintaining ll�eir'com�sUre dticing lhc discussion,espe- ,, , , �� ,�, ll:t5 a.m. Sl. ! aul Clow❑ club• k!°� i� � •� � � ,�<>. cially wilh Easter right�round Uyc c�r�ier. � � '� ,, � r,.� � K; � ��,3� � . . 11:30 a.m., award presenlalion; � � K ,� �� j ?�r�!� � � ��e�i��,�f,., —Evelyn Hoover and noon,Kidsong. ��x€ "� � '� ��` i , THANKS FOR 1NVESTING . �"�` ' " �' `' Comment car�s�help - ; tF��;� IN PEOPLE `��.f � , �� 1 � �i � �yn, y "it� y . � . . �±.�5'.7 measure city s �ervice -• �nl�� W � _. ,�:� .. .��..::�5��, .:� �}�� :_ ., � , � .d Users of services provi�led by the city of Rosemount will soon have �T S NEVCR MEANT MORE � ' A� the opportunity to comment an the raality o[service they received. � The City Council approved lh�'csiablishment ot the Rosemount � Community Card,which is basicaily a coninient card,April 6. �� ,�� The cards include a shorl nate trora Cily Administrator$teve Jilk; � � a space indicating whai d.partmr.nt l�e user obtained service trom; � %�'>::; � and a space for comnrenls on t1:c c:ity's initial response,ihe eourte- ` , SALON f OR YOU ousness and knowledgeahility of employe+es, timeliness o[service, , � value o[service,and ove...11 satis[att3cu. Inaddition,each curd h�eia;!,'�+q!it�ol4Gt�intorrnation"section with 1 ��a sentence saying,''I wuuld tike a cit��ce(iresentfltive to contact me ' � : �bout lhe 4ollowing service or concern:".Another line asks tor com- � Adult Slyling Area _� Chtldren's Styling Area : ments and suggeslinns. Service users hAve the option of leaving a S Nall Area _ I(ighliyhting / Coluring ' �,name,addressanclpl�anenumberforfullow-up. , Df►,NG 8�� Deslgn Wrap Perming _ Facial Waxing Cards will be availabl�'•through:se��erul..sources: At service wE � . counters and information shelves At City Hall; dislributed,by mail, p NT G��D to evcry fourth address wherc: fire scrvice•is provided; maile� to V�•' "�� u � 4 CC?NVENIEIYT LUCATIONS every IOIh address wGere Palice set•vice is.provided;provided tu per- n��`�''S ��l�1� So��ih�mn Centre C<�bble.��,ne Cc�wt • �hns t:,kina out building permitL; nt tlze service counter o(lhe new ar! n,,,,i�.v:,u..,, r:....,...;�,, �,.� bar,ks and itecrealion Depactment�otfice¢ in. 1he Ar-_•• ��->�QNArNS+ •.L�,, : .•:.. o•; • �y��2 435-8585 ' mory/Communlfy Centet;�at�d tc ppstorneis o[the new banquet hall. : Data galhered from lhe earils,w:�3ch raf�be dropp+ed off at or mail- Don't glve. your gold �'��i:,� c:1di a,��„c'�•„��,> ed to Cily flall and the utility p�yment drap boxes,will be compiled and diamonde away b ��"��"' �•��i�� by depart�nents and by type n(comments so immediataresponse cnn a PAWN 3t10P. 454 13�11) �l�i(t•74.'�4 be given,if needed. Stop !n Todayl � Jilk will receive a report on a weekly and monthly basis to ensure staf[ follow•up. On a monthly basis, the City Council and eommis- sions will received a report.This report will also be available to the � � � :, ;•:� .�,�• public. . � According lo Jilk, the commenl'ca�d's�success will be reviewed during lhe budget process. ��Z•ry�� , • ''. „ " 'y Evllpb Hoovet � � � ' ' ' 1981U Granada Ave. W. � penow�/�tteeNon tbat other jucl/�tJu do eot" i ' •Open 7 days/Evening�a ae •Ayes 18 Nbnths Ihru 10 Yeors • � + P�t�W 0� Care Facilitfes � YN�t ! H : Nonstop Adivities and Funl New Aeroblcs Floor " }f Pogers and AAeols Availoble . • Complete Nutritiort s New Cardlovascular E ul . ,WDT � . q P � #..T, NO APPOiNtMENt or Maximum Doily Stoy Counseling With TV Monitors in Area �µ�= — CIv6Kid alw locoled in: ,l;i,;,,. Ed�n ProlAe•Edlno•Minns►onko•Roseville � � � � ( � � � � I 1 � � � � . � . � , • ��c�uswr:rK nr�un i i�, i�9i 3A * . • • : . � i � r � -� , :.::.�.....��...�..� .. . W ' �--� �.".�:: , e r� � . � :::.:: �o� .�Cessib f e i :::::::J , ; � ta�t the Crty of Rosernou . � �� a variety of ry nt ays• . r' STO� BY �R wR� c�t rE: d 287 of RoSemo�nt .� 5 145th St, e �: . RoSemount, MN �� BOX �'� �:�� " � � � : TE�EP .ypNE: �5068 , � f� Cail (6Y2� 423•4�11 ; T� � ; =�� (For Deaf O � �� sy2I423-fi219 Y); ; ,�..,....�:;:� �AX: gy i � �� : . .... � 2� 423- ��:::�� 52p3 - , ��:�� - T- --- _ . a3Els pu� lesapa� ania�as � nuiauo� pv� s�uauru.zanofl R'� *„�.,• * s puE I�.�aPa3 au� uzo.z3 � '�a'.�,. :.�-.._:. ., r,. ��,.�_ ._ .__ . I STATE OF MINNESOTA Department of Administration �F��IV�,�° ��,7j%�,�, February 18, 1994 �---�. �i d �Ad � !�a ��r � •� h'�.•.:�OILE DU.y'-•.��.1?�. . = ::3"-- �`'•O'� 3� ��`��" :�I r r �.,�- :,,��z:,v��:.�;,.,� �. =" �� • � �'_.��. -��•.. _ cns Mr. Ron Wasmund �:�'�*�j�ax`�?':��' u"u"y�"� Acting City Administrator City of Rosemount o°""'SS'°": 2875 - 145th Street West To improve the quality 7� �►,�7�� p �and productivity. il�$elu�lln� lrll`1 ��60 . . � . � . . � of Minnesota govemment. Dear Mr. Wasmund: Yesterday we sent you a letter notifying you that the Commissioner of Administration had received a request from Mr. Larry Walsh, a resident of Rosemount, for an opi.nion about issues arising out of the Minnesota. Government Data Practices Act and other laws relating to data practices. I am sendi.ng you a copy of Session Laws of Minnesota, 1993, Chapter 192, Chapter 38, which was inadvertently omitted from the February 17, 1994 . letter. If you have any questions, you can contact me as indicated below. Sincerely, �� Donald A. Gemberling Director llm E�closure c: Mike Miles, City Attorney . Larry Wa1sh c:�s�oc�r�w�oeu�aoxs�xosnKorrt�xwons9atrx Puhlic Information Po1'rcy Analysis Div�cion 320 Centennial Buildin$ 658 Cedar Stree� St.Pacc� MN 55155 Yoic� (612) 296-6733 TTY/7DD: (612) 282-5599 Far (6I2) 296-5800 . ' Ch. 192 L4V�'S of MtNNESOTA for 1993 742 Sec. 38. [13.072j OPINIONS BY THE COMMISSIONER. ' • Subdivision i.OPII�tION;WHEN REQUIRED.�a2 Uoon reouest of a state a�enrv, statewide svstem,or litical subdivision, the commissioner mav ive a :� written o inian on anv uation relatin to public accas to government data. - i .� ri�hu of subiects of data, or classification of data under this cha t�r or other � � Minnesota statuta governin� �overnment data practices. �on request of anv person who disa¢roes with a determination rettardinR data nractices made bv a state a�statewide svstem. or lpo itical subdivision, the commissioner mav give a written o inion mzardinA the person's ri ts as a subiect of government data or ri t to have access to�overnmont data.lf the commissioner determines that no o iD nion will be issue the cammissioner shall � the state a encv statewide svstem, litical subdivision, or person requesting the o inion notice of the decision not to issue tho ovinion within five davs of receipt of the re uest. If this notice is not ��ven, the commissioner shall issue an o iv nian within 20 davs of recCipt of tht reouest• For aood cause and upon written notice to the person tequesting thc o iv nion, the cornmissioner mav extend this deadline for one additionai 30-da�ptriod•Thc notice must state the reason for extendinA the deadline. The state a�encv, statewide svstem, or olp itical subdivision must be provided a reasonable opaonunit�-to e�lain the reasons for its decision regard_ in the data. The commission�r or the state a¢encv.statew�de svstem,or op liti- cal subdivision mav choosc to gi�e noticc to the subiect of the data concerninR the disvute re ardin th�data. �b This scction does not aDplv to a auestion involvin the exercise of a dis- cretionan� power �ecificallv �nnted bv statute to a r�svonsible authoritv to withhold or r�rant access to g,overnmenr data in a manner different than the data's e� nenl statuiorv ciassi5cation. � A wriuen o�inion issued bv the attornev e� nenl shall take precedrnce over an o�inion issued b��the comrnissioner under this section. Subd. 2.EFFECT. inions issued bv the commissioner under this section are not bindin on the state a�:encv stat�wide svstem, or lvo iti�at subdivisibn whose daia is the subiect of the o inion,but must be '�ven d�ference bv a coun in a proceedintc involvin the data. The commissionsr shall arran¢e for public dissemination of a iv nions issued under this section. Th-is seetion does not �n- clude a ep rson from brin in¢anv other action undet this ct�aater or other law in addition to or instead of reciuestinR a written o iv nion• A state aaencv stattv+ide svstem, litical subdivision, or ep rson that acts in conformitv with a written o ip nion of the commissioner is not liabie for comaensatorv or exemalarv dam- ages or aw�ards of attornevs fea in actions under section 13.08 or for a tp naitv �under section 13.09. � Subd. 3. FEE. A stau a�encv, statewide svstem. ar otp iticai subdivision that reQUaLS an opinion must Qa_v a fee of 5200 for each reauest• �� , , � ,� ' � J�r � - .� �/.�e � � � � ,,�t ;: � ' ZG , . � � . � . ( ' ��ie�u1��s�ocu�io�cue a�i�! �(/e��a.�vww�e�ie��e�u�ce�url.Si�e. ` . ` � ?t/e u�-.,l�ce coNc�xp.�.wu$ v�.#1o�r�s. �R.�.--�� , , f `f""'�' �"yy ' ' , a�o�u,��tl�t� , � ` I received service from the foJlowing City department:. : ,., � ❑ Administration � `�:Q'�: Fire Protection • I O Polir,e �. ` []. Planning . . , . ' ' � . ❑ Animal Control .p Snow Plowing . , � (s ❑ Water/Sewer � . � , .`C� Zoning/Code Enforcement �-y � (� , L7 Building Inspection Cp. R�creation Programs . . /he City of Rosemount,strives to provide quatity. � i� L7 Street Maintenance. �. .p Qther � service to its customers:;We'encourage and value � � ' ` ' ��',�� '� ' ' your#eedback on how,we are�meetmg th�s:goa( . . �n� . How pleased wer�you with tf�e City's init�at response? (circfe onej ,� . We would.also like to hear from you if you�have a; }.� Pleased, Satisfied� ; ` + �Displeased , .. � question, suggestion,;require setvice,;orwould like, . (� � _ ' to be contacted by a city representative. COMMENTS: � � ' � Exce1►ent � � ,Good` Poor ' � -� � , I� . � . � Courteous Employees � :'p � ..p `.�❑ i� . � , -: � �lease fill out the attached �omment'Card and J�: Knowledgeable Employees : [] � : �� Timely.Service � : '�l �] � ❑ leave it with the receptiornst at City,Hall;or�e of the � IA Now do you perceive the value`of the se�vice we pro'vided?:❑ : �q ❑ three utility payment boxes or�mail it to us at your , � , � - � ��. Were you satisfied with the overall results of our.servjce��, �(circle one) ` YES `NO � � convenience. � �; �;.. , � ' , �, . . : �� , Request for Informat�on � � � , ( . , �. � ; ' � I would like'a�city representative to contact me about the following service or concern: Sincerely, . , , :'_ . , _ , . . .' � , �` . , � I would like�answers to the..•following �q�aestions an�Dies of • � � � ,� " ' � � Aubl i r t�a1-a aa rr�,ni��r�ctA.�- (S8� &��3-G�2f�--Csg- . . � �.{�V�i ,� � . . _ . . . te an Jilk,Ci ;A�ministrator� , ��I Comments/Suggestions: �` , . ` � , ' � � .. ,� � Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate your suggestions on ways we can improve our services. � � � , - ;:. .,��:p,�, � i , . ' � ' �'�' ' I ' � (Optionap . Q `'�; � � Name: r.a,-,-.r w,-�-�:�h � � r. � . �. �� Address: �n�n r, � a�tr �t w� ' ' . . �;` � I Phone: R n c.em�.n.t..,-h�t-n ��A�� , . . j �� , . i ' , N�N�� , , , . . � - , � ' • . �t� : � . � W � 2/11/94 Page lof4 1 . I am requesting a copy of the development agreement for Carrousel Plaza South . (City Council regular meeting Dec. 21,1993 ) , Is the City of Rosemount providing any economic assistance for this project? 2 . I am requesting a copy of the contract between the City of Rosemount and Dakota County Tribune as ap�",ved by the Gity Council at their regular meeting of Dec. 21 , 1�:13 . "s. As stated in the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Dec .7, 1993 , I would like documentation that verifies the claim made by the Director of Parks and Recreation that the Nava1 Base was indicated in the Parks Master Plan as a future park. 4 • In regards to the City of Rosemounts involvement in the development oT the Jehnson Medical Office building on Hwy. 3, I am requesting documentation to prove the the property was either Lnd�rutil:z�d, biignted, or obsolete. (Comp. Guide P1an 2000, Economic Development Element, objective #2? I am requesting documentation to prove a guaranteed public benefit in accordance with established criteria. (Comp. Guide Plan 2000, Economic Development Element, obj:�ctive #3 ) I am requesting documentation to prove the project would not be feasible without public assistance. (Comp. Guide Plan 2000, Economic Development Element, Polic.y. #3 ) I am requesting document- ation to prove that this project wi11 produce long-term tax base benefits which exceed public assistance. (Comp. Guide P1an 2000,: Economic Development Element, Polic� #4 ) I am requesting document- ation to prove that the developer made the proper financial guaran- tees againts project failure. (Comp. Guide Plan Z000, Economic Development Element, Policy #5) 5. As perscribed by state or local laws or policy, what are the qual- iffing criteria for a potential publisher of the °Offical Newspaper"? 6. I am requesting a copy of any material.s related to the adopted rules of conducting a public meeting of the City Council and all of it' s sub-committees and commissions . (Minn. Stat. 412. 191, Subd.2� 7. What was the date of the publ�shin3 of the minutes for the City Council meetings of: I . Closed Executive Session� July 20, 1993 2. Special inee��izg, �uiy 2U, i:y3 3 . Regular 2�Seet111g, August 17, 1993 4. ,Special �Seeting, �ugust i8; 1993 S .S�eeial Meeting, October 2, 1993 $ . Reqular 1�'.e��r,g, Octo�er i9, �953 7 . Executive Session, October 1?, I99� 8 . � 5�eciGi Meeting, Oc�a'�er 21, 1993 °, Special t�ee�ing, No�-. _�;_19.93 10. Sg�cial Meetinc, �ec. 2, 1993 il .� Regul.�r �i,eetir,g, -Dec. 7, 1993ti 8. In the Thisweek newspaper, December5, 1993,pagel3A ,under City ot . Rosemount Ordinances it refers to specifically listed corridors : . rnaintained by City Maintenance Personel. I would like to know the locations of the listed corridors. By whom and what criteria is the city using to decide which corridors will be listed? - ' W � Page 2of 4 , �9 . I am requesting that my name be added to the list of individuals who wish to be notified of Special Meetings of the City Council. 10 . Does the city maintain a simular list of individuals who wish to recieve the meeting minutes of the City Council and it ' s advisory committees and commissions? I� so, what is the procedure for an individual who wishes to have his/her name placed on the list? 11 . Tn November or December of 1992 the City Council appraved the hiring of a consulting firm to help city staff with the Dakota County i:�cinerator project. How much land did the county own in the City of Rosemount that was purchased for this prcject? When did the county offically request any changes in the comprehensive guide plan, zoning text amendments, rezoning or interim use permits? What was the Planning Commissions recomendat�.on on this matter? What was the cost to the taxpayers for this consulting firm and exactly what services did th?G c�r_stltant rer:d�r? 12. Who and to what extent was the city ' s involment in the soil clean- up project that took place on the University propery? Why did the city not inform the University officals that the property in question was not zoned industrial but in f�act is zoned agricultural? Why did the city allow this project to proceed when it was based an inproper criteria and how was this lack of action in the best interest of the residents? 13 . Who is responsible for inforcing the sidewalk shoveling ordinance? How many times this winter have they done in inspection? How many times this winter have they taken action to inforce the ordinance? 14 . I am requesting a copy of the applications submitted by the three individuals who were appointed to the Port Authority in ,7anuary of 1994 . 15 . What is the City Councils rationale behind appointing it' s self to a comrnittee to advise it' s self on economic development issues? Why is y this system of .management in the best interest of the residents? 16. Did any of the elected officals who interviewed with the City Council in Jan., 1994renounce his/her public position before doing so? If so, who? - 17. Ir_ ThisweeY; •news�a�er, ne�. 19, ?99?, pagc-11� �he c�t� uci��r�ises icsr Lwo positions open on the Port Autnor_ity, but ir_ Thiswe�k newspaper af r eb.. 6, :?594 it announces the appoi'nt�ents to thr�c: x�ositions on the Port Authori�y. F3ow is �h�s possible? . =8�• F.or the: positions on com�r�?ti.ees and. conrai.ssions tna� expired in� 1994, � � - e:�actly. what dat� do those terms expire? ivhen was the �City _Councii advised of the pending vacancies and atte.dance records of the people whose terms are expiring? Did a11 of the incumbents wish to seek reapointment? If not, Why not? On' what date did the City Council first announce ta the general public which positions are open? A1so I am requesting a copy of those attendance records . , �, � page 3of 4 19 . At the ze9ular meeting of the City Council of Nov. 16, 1993 it states that a survey was sent to residents regarding the improvement project on 145 th. St. . Who was the survey sent to? What questions were asked? What were the results that were to be returned to the Council on December 7 , 1993? 20 . I am requesting a copy of all written materials related to the City Attorney ' s and Port Authority' s investigation into the charges of conflict of interest by the Ma��or as reported in Thisweek Newspaper, Jan. 16, 1994 . Who asked for a formal investigation, when and by what authority did they have to do so? " 21 . At the Sept. 21, 1993 regular meeting of the City Council they approved an ordinance relating to controling disturbing noises at parties and gatherings . When and where was this ordinance offically published? 22 . In regards to the white house located between 3015 L. 147th. St. W. and the Total Gas Station is the For :Sale sign legally set back from the property line? ( Ordinance B-S,Section 10. 1 , subd. , C, Item #18 ) Why is this residence in violation of Ordinance B-S, Section 10. 1, Subd . C, Item #11? Did the city issue a construction permit for the sign as stated on page 5A, Thisweek Newspaper, April 11, 1993? 23 . I am requesting a copy of the development agreement made between the City of Rosemount and the Dakota County Housing and Redevelopment Authority on Feb. l , 1994 . As well as a copy of the cooperation agreement. 24 . As defined by the City of Rosemount and the Dakota County H. R.A. exactly what is "senior housing"? Also exactly what do they mean when they say their development should be in close proximity to downtown? , 25 . In the article . of Feb. 6, 1994, Thisweek Newspaper it states that the H. R.A. is " under mandate to build senior housing° . How is it being mandated and by whom? Are they under any other mandates in regards to this project? If so, what are they? 26 . In regards to the city' s decision to consider only the two sites, Cameo and Burma, who made this decision? �'her� �rc� . how 3id they make the decision? And why is it .in the be•st interest;of � the. residents . � � to put these restrictions on �he p�o'ject af �his stage of the process? 27 . h'hat will }he land us� zonina des?gnation be zor =�l:e H�.R.A. '�s � se�ior housing project? � . . • . - 28 . At the Special Port Authority In£ormational m�eting, on .Nov. 17, 1993 the representative of the H. R. A. refered :to :a study .as :the reason . . � why they were prAposing this project in Rosemourit,. Who commissioned � � this study and when? What was the City of Rosemounts involment in this study? Exactly ho�a big a snortage of_senior housing is there in the City of Rosemount at this time? What effect will the complet�ion of this project have the shortage of senior housing in the City of Rosemount? What effect will the Cottages Inc. project have on the senior housing shortage in the City of Rosemount? What effect will Pa9e 4Qf 9W . � the completion of both projects have on the City of Rosemounts senior ' housing shortage? why istheir no mention of senior housing or of' any needs or shortages of senior housing any where in the city 's Compre- hensive Guide Plan 2000? Of the Piblic Officals who have voted on this project thus far, which ones have reviewed, researched or questioned the , County ' s study? %9 • In tne T1-lisc;eex �rticle of Feb . 6, 1994 , it quotes the Mayor as saying "My decision was based on economics" . Since their h�as little or no d�scussion, few .if any questions and no ,written materials relevant to the economics of this nroject at �he Sp�ci�l' Infor:r.3tional Meeting of the Port P_uthority on reb. 17, 1993 . Exactly what are the economic details involved with this project? 30 . The article also states that the public can attend further commission neetings on this issue, wizich is true because the State of Minnesota forces the city to open these meetings to the public. The question is will the city allow the pLblic to ask qaesticns, r�ake com;�ents or recomendations at these meetings? Will the city answer their questions and give cor_sideration to there comments ox recomendations? Or are they jexking them around and lieing to them like they did with regards to the Special Neighborhood Informational Meeting on Nov. 17, 1993 ? 31 . Further on the article quotes Councilmember Anderson as saying "We have to%rememberfwhat our goals are" and "This project will be good for a lot of people" . will this project be good for the residents and taxpayers of Rosemount? Did Council Member Anderson get tfie H. R.A. to guarantee , that this project will remain a " senior housing" project forever? Did she get a guarantee that the residents of Rosemount, as investors in this project will recive extra considerations should they decide to reside in this building? Since it' s obvious that the city's goals are not those described in the objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Guide Plan 2000, Exactly what are "our goals"? When were these goals formulated, By whom and what authority did they have to do so? 32. Of the 80 plus applicants for the City Administrator ' s job, how many were of the female gender? How many were from racial minorities? 3�. Of the 6 � finalist for thP Ca.ty��Administrator ' s job, how ;r.an_y �are c` tne i'emale yencier? how many a_e racial. minorities? 3�: �*: �ne a�tic:l.e �r, th� Sun-czir::e;,t NEws�aper oi Fe?�._. 9, I994 I� states ' . '.:.i:�.� o��. si��z •coZsidered for �hc: •F:.R.�: szn�or _ho4s:�.�ig nr�aject was a � 'bia�.ond Path ..Road Site:' Why was �here no men�ion oY d�:taz�s� or consider- � ation�.ot this site at the Special Neighborhaod Infu.-ma'ci.ona� meeting of. the Dort Authority on Nov. l7, i993? I am requesting a copy of all mat- erials associGted with this si�e, izc].uding location, cost, who considered . it, when and �ahy, �hy,when and hy whon was it eliminated, etc. Qtc. etc. . � 35. The article also states the H. P..A. claims the Cameo site would not be affected by noise from trains, the grain elevator and truck tr.affic. What evidence did they produce to substantiate this claim? Are they claiming that the other s�ites would be adversly affected by th�ese things? what proof do they have that this site is less expensive then tfie athers?