CR 99-163 Transit Improvements Study
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Council Report 99-163
Transit Improvements Study
Proposed Action
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Motion to adopt Resolution 99-84.
Transit Improvements Study. a resolution in support of the major proposed improvements to
the xistina transit network in Hopkins as identified in the transit imorovements study beinQ
compl ted by Metro Transit and the Cities of Hopkins. Minnetonka and St. Louis Park.
Overview
The City is working with the Cities of Minnetonka and St. Louis Park, and with Metro Transit, to
complete the transit improvements study. As part of the implementation of that study, Metro Transit
plans to apply for federal transit funding through the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ)
program. Metro Transit staff have requested that as part of their application the three cities each
pass a resolution of support for the major transit improvements proposed in the study.
Metro Transit staff provided the text of proposed Council resolution 99-84, Transit Improvements
Study, which is attached.
Primary Issues to Consider
· Is the City Council in support of the proposed major improvements identified in the transit
improvements study?
· Does the City Council support the application by Metro Transit for federal funds to implement
some of the proposed major improvements identified in the study?
Supportina Documents
. Resolution 99-84
arsons, Assistant to the City Manager
Primary Is u to Consider
· Is th _ City Council in support of the proposed major improvements identified in th transit
improvements study?
The Council has had two presentations about the study by Metro Transit staff and the consulting firm
on the study, LSA Associates. The Council has not formally approved the study, but is aware of the
major improvements identified in the study. The Council is in agreement with the general direction of
the study. The Council may find that the requested resolution is broad enough to allow for Council
endorsement at this time, while still allowing for further consideration of the study by the Council
before final Council approval.
. Does the City Council support the application by Metro Transit for federal funds to
implement some of the proposed major improvements identified in the study?
Metro Transit has asked for general support for its application for federal funds for transit
improvements. At a recent Council work session, Metro Transit staff indicated that Metro Transit
would seek support from the Hopkins City Council for Metro Transit's application for federal funds.
Metro Transit staff should be able to provide specific information about the application should
Hopkins request it.
Staff recommends that the Council approve the proposed resolution.
Alternatives
The Council has the following alternatives regarding this matter:
1. Approve the item as recommended by staff.
2. Amend and approve the item.
3. Continue the item for additional information.
4. Deny the item.
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CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 99-84
TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS STUDY
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has been actively participating in a transit
improvements study with Metro Transit and the adjacent communities of St. Louis Park
and Minnetonka to enhance transit connections within their communities and provide
reverse commute services for employees from outside their communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has made substantial commitments in creating
and enhancing its community-wide transit services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins believes that improved transit service is a critical
factor in reducing congestion, ensuring economic vitality, and meeting the demands of
changing travel patterns; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has worked with Metro Transit to develop major
proposed improvements to the existing transit network in Hopkins, St. Louis Park and
Minnetonka; and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements meet the service goals and criteria
established by Transit Redesign; and
WHEREAS, the proposed major improvements are designed to reduce congestion,
improve air quality, enhance economic vitality and meet the demands of changing travel
patterns;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOPKINS, that the City of Hopkins supports and is actively participating with
Metro Transit in their application for Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ)
program funds to implement major transit improvements for residents, employers and
employees of Hopkins and the immediate subregion.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 7th day of September,
1999.
CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA
Attest:
Mayor
City Clerk
Engineering Division
Memorandum
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
James Gessele, Engineering Superintendent J ~
DATE: September 1, 1999
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending City Code
Storm Sewer Utility
Attached you will find Ordinance 99-829 for second reading. Adoption of this ordinance
amends Sections 720.05 and 720.13 of the City Code and removes certain ambiguities,
uses terminology in keeping with the City's land use plan, and more nearly aligns the
code with historical enforcement practices. No revisions have been made on the original
as submitted to Council at its August 17 meeting.
The action required is to adopt Ordinance 99-829 for second reading and ordered
published.
Attachment
Hopkins City Code
(Rev. ), 72 0 . 01
Section 720 - Storm Sewer Drainaqe Utility
720.01 Establishment. The municipal storm sewer system shall be conducted
as a public utility pursuant to M. S. Section 444.075 from which revenues will be
derived subject to the provisions of this Chapter and said Minnesota Statutes.
The storm water drainage utility shall be part of the Public Works Department and
subject to the administration of the Public Works Director. Just and reasonable
charges for use and availability of storm sewer drainage facilities shall be
calculated and determined pursuant to the terms hereinafter contained based on
expected and typical storm water run off as may be calculated within reasonable
and practical limits with due regard to just and equitable charges as provided
for herein.
720.03 Definitions. Rates and charges for the use and availability of the
utility system shall be determine through the use of a residential equivalent
factor (REF) defined as the ratio of the average volume of run off generated by
one acre of a given land use to the average volume of run off generated by one
acre of typical single family residential land, during a standard one year
rainfall event.
720.05 Storm Water Drainaqe Fees. Storm water drainage fees for parcels of
land shall be determined by multiplying the REF for the parcel's land use
classification by the parcel's acreage and then multiplying the resulting product.
by the storm water drainage rate. The REF values for various land uses are as
follows:
Class
Land Uses
REF
1.
Single family and duplex residential
1
2.
Multiple family residential
3
3.
Commercial and Institutional uses
5
4.
Public and Private schools
1.25
5.
Churches
3
6.
Parks
.25
7.
Golf courses
.25
8.
Vacant improved and unimproved
o
9.
Industrial
5
For the purpose of calculating storm sewer water drainage fees, all developed one
family and duplex residential parcels shall be considered to have an acreage of
one-third acre. The storm water drainage rate shall be as established by
resolution.
Section 720
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Hopkins City Code
(Rev., 1993), 720.07
720.07 Other land usaqe. Other land uses not listed in the foregoing table
shall be classified by the Director of Public Works by assigning them to classes
most nearly like the uses, from the standpoint of run off volume for the standard
rainfall event. An appeal of such classification from the determination of the
Director may be made to the City Council.
.
720.09 Adiustments. The City Council may by resolution adopt policies
providing for the adjustment of charges for parcels based upon land use data
supplied by affected property owners which demonstrates a run off volume for a
standard rainfall event substantially different from the REF being used for such
parcels. Such adjustments for storm water drainage fees shall not be made
retroactively.
720.13 Exemptions. Public street rights-of-way, that part of public
transportation corridors in use for light rail or recreational trails, and vacant
unimproved land with ground cover are exempt from storm water drainage charges.
(Amended Ord. #93-723)
720.15 Pavment of fee. Statements for storm water drainage fees shall be
made a part of present utility billing system invoiced through the Finance
Department of the City on a monthly or quarterly basis at the option of said
Finance Department.
720.17
paying
person
to the
by the
Recalculation of fee. If a property owner or person responsible for
the storm water drainage fee questions the 'accuracy of an invoice, such
may have the determination of the charge recalculated by written request
Public Works Director within 60 days following the mailing of the invoice
City.
720.19 Late paYment penalty.
which are not paid when due shall
past due.
Each billing for storm water drainage fees
incur a penalty charge of 10% of the amount
720.21 Establishment of tax lien. Any past due storm water drainage fees
will b~ certified to the County Auditor for collection with real estate taxes in
the following year pursuant to M. S. Section 444.075, Subd. 3 and City of Hopkins
Resolution 82-3039. In addition, the City may have the right to bring a civil
action or take other legal remedies to collect unpaid charges. (Added Ord. No.
89-640)
Section 720
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE 99-829
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 720.05 & 720.13
OF THE HOPKINS CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE STORM SEWER DRAINAGE UTILITY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. The Hopkins City Code Section 720.05 is hereby amended to read as follows:
720.05 Storm Water Drainage Fees. .... The REF values for various land uses are as follows:
Class
8.
Land Uses
Yaeant improved and unimpro':ed Open Space
REF
o
Open space shall be defined as vacant unimproved land with ground cover and lying partially or
totally in wetlands.
For the purpose of calculating storm sewer water drainage fees, all developed one family and duplex
residential parcels shall be considered to have an acreage of one-third acre. Commercial or industrial sites
may be composed of multi-land use parcels. In those cases all parcels shall be assigned the highest
applicable REF. The storm water drainage rate shall be as established by resolution.
Section 2.
720.13
The Hopkins City Code Section 720.13 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Exemptions. Public street rights-of-way, that part of public transportation corridors in use
for light rail or recreational trails, and ':aeant unimproved land with. ground cover state
owned properties are exempt from storm water drainage charges.
Section 3. This Ordinance is effective on October 5, 1999
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Publication:
Effective Date of Ordinance:
August 17, 1999
September 7, 1999
September 15, 1999
October 5, 1999
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
Attest:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney
Date