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2-1-93 agenda' CITY OF RICHFIELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1993 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA CALL TO ORDER I. 7:00-8:00 P.M. REVIEW OF CITY OF RICHFIELD 1993 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES AND POLICIES PACKAGE STUDY SESSION LETTER N0. 1 II. 8:00-8:30 P.M. DISCUSSION REGARDING I-35W TRAFFIC CORRIDOR STUDY AND RELATED ITEMS STUDY SESSION LETTER N0. 2 III. 8:30-8:45 P.M. POLICY AND STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AIRPORT - RELATED ISSUES STUDY SESSION LETTER N0. 3 IV. 8:45-9:00 P.M. DISCUSSION OF FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE WITH ALL NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOMES STUDY SESSION LETTER N0. 4 V. 9:00-9:15 P.M. DISCUSSION OF CITY POLICY CONCERNING ATTENDANCE AT OUT OF STATE CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS STUDY SESSION LETTER N0. 5 9:15 P.M. ADJOURNMENT AUXILIARY AIDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 96 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR AT 861-9702. CITY OF; RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Study Session Letter No. 5 Agenda February 1, 1993 Issue Statement: Discussion of City policy concerning attendance at out of state conferences and seminars. Background: Since the 1989/1990 budget process, out of state travel for conferences and seminars has been virtually eliminated for all City staff and City Council Members. Instead, both staff and Council Members have limited their participation to conferences, seminars and organizational meetings which have been held in the state, most of which are held in~the metro area. The restriction in out of state travel was a direct result of the revenue shortfalls faced by the City and the immediate need to balance the annual budget. From the onset of this suggested budget reduction, two important considerations were presented to the City Council. First, the cutback or total elimination of all out of state travel was a short term solution to a budget crisis. Periodically, it would be necessary to review this across the board budget cut in light of other alternatives. Secondly, staff and City Council must carefully consider the long term impact of not participating in conferences and seminars of regional or national breadth. Often the information gained either formally or informally at regional or national events results in new ideas or better ways of making public policy decisions or delivering services. Moreover, in times where financial resources are scarce, idea sharing for alternative methods of providing or providing for services is most crucial. Prior to the elimination of out of state travel in Richfield, the policy provided for one out of state travel event per year for Department Directors and one out of state travel event every other year for Division Managers. This policy was in place for several years. As part of the 1993 budget discussion, the City Council has directed staff to review the current policy prohibiting out of state travel and provide a recommendation to the City Council. City staff is suggesting a formula to establish a limited out of state travel for staff and Council on the following basis: Position Out of State Trips Permitted Mayor One each year Council Member One every other year City Manager One every other year Department Director One every other year Division Head One every third year Under this formula, if a Department Director chooses not to attend an out of state conference in a particular year, the permitted travel slot for the Department Director could be distributed to a Division Manager within the department for that year. Any travel for personnel suggested above would be carefully monitored to ensure that the subject matter was of a timely nature and directly pertained to the City and its functions. Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the City Council discuss this issue for future consideration. Basis for Recommendation: 1. City staff and the City Council have not. attended out of state conferences, seminars or meetings for the past several years and it may be appropriate to reassess the City's. position on this issue. 2. Numerous conferences, seminars and meetings take. place on a regional or national level which are pertinent to Richfield. Many of these events showcase issues which are. now affecting cities such as Richfield. 3. It may be beneficial to the City to once again be represented at the regional or national meetings of a variety of professional organizations which pertain to local government. 4. The inclusion of any out of-state travel would have to come within financial limitation of the City budget.. 5. Any changes in the current policy could be incorporated into the draft Revised 1993 or Proposed 1994 budget. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The City Council could decide to continue the informal policy of no out of state travel for any City staff and/or Council Members. 2. The City Council could provide for out of state travel at a different level of participation or frequency than suggested here. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item is included for informal discussion at the February 1, 1993 Study Session. Respect ly submitted, Jam s Prosser Cit anager JDP:ds CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Study Session Letter No.4 Agenda February 1, 1993 Issue Statement: Discussion of the feasibility of requiring the construction of a garage with all new single family homes. Background: Council has requested a discussion of the HRA policy relating to the construction of Vo-Tech homes without garages. The HRA has contracted with South Hennepin Vocational Technical College for approximately 12 years to construct homes for low and moderate income buyers. The policy has been to construct the maximum house possible, in quality and square footage, that can be financed by a low/moderate income family. This policy is further constrained by.requiring that the house fit into the neighborhood aesthetically, while requiring no subsidy beyond CDBG funds. A parking pad. is provided and consideration is given to a site for the future construction of a garage in the initial planning.- Recommended Motion: Council discussion and consideration of the HRA policy. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Buyers pay a fair market price for the Vo-Tech home with the down payment, the first mortgage and the second mortgage. 2. The potential buyer fits a very narrow market niche: • has $3500-55000 available for a down payment; • has 52500 available for closing costs; • low fixed monthly debt; and • meets income and family size limits (800 of the Twin Cities' metropolitan area median income). Approx. Maximum Family Size Minimum Income 3 29,000 to 34,200 4 29,000 to 38,000 5 29,000 to 41,050 6 29,000 to 44,100 Experience has also indicated that it is normally necessary to qualify as a first time buyer in order for the payments to be affordable and the buyer to qualify. 3. There is little or no flexibility in the maximum construction dollar which must be covered by the down payment and first mortgage. A garage would cost about $5000-56000. Therefore, if a garage were built it would be necessary to reduce the size or quality of the house. This would have to be accomplished in the design stage of the project. 4. The subsidy funded by CDBG is, in essence, the partial write down of the cost of purchasing a substandard home and clearing the site for construction and sale of the land. A second mortgage is taken to fair market value. Further subsidy from the HRA or City has not been utilized or contemplated. 5. Consideration must be given to the neighborhood. 6. A garage, though desirable, ma; necessity. A review of garage purchase of subsidized housing indicate that after about five the owner. the Vo-Tech home fitting into not be an immediate construction subsequent to the through the City would years, a garage is added by Closing Date Garage No Garage 1988-92 1 5 1983-87 12 2 1981-82 3 0 7. This matter has been reviewed recently by the HRA and their policy was affirmed. Alternative Recommendation: The Council could request further information from the HRA. Discussion/Decision Mode: The Vo-Tech Program is scheduled for discussion at the February 1, 1993 Study Session. Respectfully submitted, Jam D. Prosser Cit anager JDP:ds City of Richfield, Minnesota `•; Study Session Letter No. 3 Agenda, February 1, 1993 Issue Statement: Policy and strategy recommendations for airport related issues. Background: Recent developments regarding the airport include. the following: • NWA's Financial Situation and Impacts on the Dual-Track Process NWA's weak financial situation will have an impact on the dual- track airport planning process. Thus far, airport planners have assumed throughout the dual-track planning process that the airline will be the main tenant for a new or expanded airport. The original forecasts of airport operations in 2020 projected growth of NWA service along with other airlines serving MSP. However, with NWA's current financial situation, airport planners are beginning to ask whether the airline will be able to afford a move to a new airport and whether the current airport will remain a major hub for airline service if NWA is reduced in size or is merged with another carrier. At a Legislative hearing held in January 1993, Jeff Hamiel, MAC Executive Director, stated similar concerns about NWA's financial problems-and the impact on future airport expansion plans (summary of testimony is attached). The following airport scenario was presented if NWA does not exist in the future: • Air carrier operations will decrease at least one-third. • Airport revenues will decrease (PFC charges, leases, etc.). • There will be no need for expansion at MSP or construction of a new airport if 65% of the hub passengers are gone (see attached testimony for projected hubbing activity by the year 2018). • If 80% of NWA's user presence is gone, then approximately 60% will be replaced by other carriers. These carriers will use MSP as a link to their hubs elsewhere. No new hub carriers are expected in an era of retrenchment. In conclusion, Hamiel encouraged the Legislature to delay its decision on the dual-track airport planning process after the year 1996 based on the current volatile condition of the airline industry. • New~Ford Town/Rich Acres Acquisition The MAC is completing the pre-application documentation and environmental assessment (EA) that will be submitted to the FAA for funding the New Ford Town and Rich Acres home buyout. The MAC expects to submit the pre-application package to the FAA on February 12, 1993. As a required part of the process, the MAC held a public hearing ~ on January 5 to receive comments on the EA for the project. The EA examines the environmental, social and economic impacts of the proposed project. The assessment is used by the FAA to determine whether further environmental evaluation is necessary before an application can be made for federal funding of the project. The MAC will seek federal approval of $50 million to purchase 423 homes and properties, and to relocate the residents of the two neighborhoods. Eighty percent, or $40 million, of that total will be the amount requested from the FAA with the remaining 20% to be funded by the MAC. At the public hearing held in January, the majority of residents welcomed the buyout citing high exposure to noise and fumes, as well as a large decline in property values resulting from the proposed MAC expansion projects. Mayor Martin Kirsch presented the attached comments on behalf of the City of Richfield. Representative Edwina Garcia also submitted comments to the MAC in support of the project (attached). There were a few residents in the audience who said they were opposed to the buyout. These residents said they were happy living in the area and would like to stay. They were concerned about finding moderately priced housing in other areas of the metropolitan area. The MAC will submit the completed pre-application materials, including the EA, to the local FAA office, who will send it on to the national office in Washington, D.C. for final review and approval. MAC Deputy Executive Director Nigel Finney said that the FAA's response to the pre-application is dependent on whether funding is available for the buyout. • FAA Part 150 Program In January 1993, the-MAC began soundproofing construction of the first 28 Richfield homes selected for the Part 150 Sound Insulation Program. The program was scheduled to begin last September but was delayed until January because the MAC rejected the first round of construction bids which came in over budget. The second round of bids came in on target and were approved by MAC in December. The sound insulation program involves modifying homes to reduce the amount of noise entering from the outside. Funding for the Part 150 Program is being provided by the FAA (80%) and the MAC (20%). There are five communities surrounding MSP that are affected by its noise which are included in the Part 150 Program: Richfield, Minneapolis, Bloomington, Eagan, and Mendota Heights. Richfield was designated as having 20% of the eligible homes and thus will receive 20% of the funding each year. Listed below is a proposed schedule indicating the number Richfield homes that will be insulated based on this percentage formula: 1993 (1st half) 1993 (.2nd half). 1994 1995 1996 Richfield Total Homes Homes 28 140 27 135 108 540 138 690 144 720 After 1996, the MAC plans to insulate at least 720 homes each year. With this construction schedule, the MAC would soundproof about 60 homes per month. Under this schedule, the sound insulation program will be completed by the year 2006. The MAC Policy Advisory Committee held a meeting on January 27. Attached is a summary of the key issues addressed at the meeting. • FAA Capacity Task Force Study The FAA Airport Capacity Design Team is continuing its analysis at MSP. The study began in July 1992 and is expected to be completed sometime before the end of 1993. The FAA study is an objective analysis identifying potential projects that will increase the airport's runway and taxiway capacity while quantifying the possible benefits of these projects for future operations. It is a technical analysis examining what the existing airport can handle and the types of capacity improvements that could be made. The MSP Capacity Design Team is comprised of FAA representatives from air traffic control, flight standards and the Airport Capacity Office, as well as airport tenants (airlines and military) and representatives from the local and state agencies (MAC, Met Council, MnDOT). The team is chaired by Benito De Leon, FAA Airport Capacity Manager. The task force has been reviewing the airport enhancement concepts proposed in the MAC's Long-Term Comprehensive Plan (LTCP) for MSP and evaluating additional proposals. The MAC adopted the LTCP in November 1991 to provide a development plan for the year 2010 and a conceptual plan for the year 2020. The LTCP incorporates a new 8,000-foot north-south runway and a new passenger facility terminal on the west side of the air-port. The MAC will use the results of this analysis for its LTCP forecast update to be completed in 1994. Also, the FAA Capacity Design Team will include in its analysis an examination of the proposed Runway 4-22 extension project.. • Proposed Airport Legislation During the 1993 Minnesota Legislative session, the following bills will be introduced: (1) City School Impact Aid There is legislation to be introduced by Representative Edwina Garcia that will require the state to reimburse local units of _ government for a period of ten years for property acquired for public purposes. Eligible projects are identified as: property which has a total tax capacity equal to 1% of the impacted city or town, at least 300 housing units are involved, and the property will be used for a public purpose. This legislation will compensate the City and School District for the lost state aid and property taxes as a result of the buyout of the New Ford Town and Rich Acres neighborhoods for a period of ten years. In February 1992, the total net annual loss was calculated to be $350,000 for the School District and 550,000 for the City, totalling 5400,000 per year, assuming airport-related uses govern the future use of the property. (2) Noise Abatement Senator Phil Riveness will introduce legislation to finance noise abatement projects in schools located in communities near MSP which experience disruptive aircraft noise and are located. outside the 1996 65 Ldn noise contour. Special state legislation is needed to fund these projects because building structures located outside the 65 Ldn noise contour are not eligible for federal funding according to FAA Part 150 Program guidelines. This proposed legislation will enable Assumption Catholic Church in Richfield to be eligible for future sound insulation projects. (3) MAC Commissioner to Soley Represent Richfield Richfield is significantly impacted by airport planning activities implemented by the MAC. Under the current commission structure, Minneapolis and St. Paul have their own MAC representatives selected by each city. All other commission appointments are made by the Governor. Representative Garcia will propose legislation that will permit appointment of a Richfield MAC representative by the City of Richfield to ensure the City has an active voice in future planning activities at the airport. • Airport Communications Strategy Due to Richfield's close proximity to the airport, there are several airport plans and issues that have significant impact on the residents in the community. As a result of these impacts, the City is concerned about effectively communicating airport issues to the residents and also receiving their feedback. Currently, the City is reassessing its communication efforts to ensure that it is effectively meeting the needs of the residents and the goals of the City. Jill Schultz, a communications consultant, developed a strategy to evaluate Richfield's current communications plan. The proposed evaluation is broken down into five work tasks with the project culminating into a final written report. This report will provide recommendations for Richfield's communications strategy on airport issues. Recommended Motion: With this background information, the following recommendations are provided to address-these issues: • NWA's Financial Situation and Impacts on the Dual-Track Process Staff will continue to monitor the airline's financial condition and its impact on future airport planning activities by the MAC and Met Council. • New Ford Town/Rich Acres Acquisition Staff will continue to inform the Council on the progress of the proposed acquisition of the New Ford Town and Rich Acres neighborhoods. Also, staff will continue to keep the residents in the two neighborhoods informed of the property acquisition process through articles in the City newsletters and holding public information meetings in the area as needed. • FAA Part 150 Program Staff will continue to update the Council on the status of the Sound Insulation Program. • FAA. Capacity Task Force Staff will continue to monitor the study and provide summary updates FAA Capacity Task Force's to the Council. • Proposed Airport Legislation Staff will continue to update the that will be introduced during the session. Council on airport legislation 1993 Minnesota Legislative • Airport Communications Strategy Review the attached airport communications strategy proposal and direct staff on the appropriate action to undertake. The Council may decide to authorize all or part of the work tasks recommended in the proposal (such as conducting a resident survey), or suggest an alternative communication strategy. Alternative Recommendation: A variety of alternative recommendations may be discussed at the Febuary 1, 1993 Study Session. Discussion/Decision Mode: These matters will be discussed at the February 1, 1993 Study Session. Res t lly submitted, Jam s Prosser Cit nager JDP:ds Attachments MAC testimony before legislature ~-93 No major investment in regional facilities is contemplated until the industry stabilizes. $7 1/2 M working capital reserves, l 1/2 to 3 months worth. May increase this sum. $20M in capital projects this year. 1979 to 1989, passenger traffic increased 76.6%, note: in the most recent S years, 1986 to 1991, passenger traffic increased only 13%. 1986: 17, 073, 000 passengers 1991: 19, 336, 000 passengers (1992: 21, 200, 000 passengers) Jeff acknowledged the 21 million passengers for 1992 is an aberration caused by 1992 fare wars. He predicted the numbers will be back down. 1979 to 1989, operations increased 42%, note: most recent 6 years, 1986 to 1992, operatio~ts increased only 6%. 1986: 389, 000 operations. 1992: 412, 000 operations. 1989 to 1992 MSP had a 15% increase in passengers. 1989 to 1992 MSP had a 13% increase in operations. Again, Jeff predicts a decline in traffic for the current year. 55% of passengers are O&D (origination & destination twin cities) 45% of passengers are connecting (hub activity), 11,500,000 people. 65% of passengers are forecast as hubbing activity by 2018. IF NWA does not exist in the future: a) Air carrier operations down at least one third. b) Airport revenues down. PFC charges, leases, etc. all decline. c) No need for expansion ~i a new MSP airport if 65% hub passengers are gone. d) If NWA's 80% of user presence is gone, approximately 60% -will be replaced by other carvers. These carriers will use MSP as a link to their hubs elsewhere. No new hub carrier is expected in an era of retrenchment. Jeff stated MAC & Met Council were `competitive' at times, an area of disagreement he anticipates is the need for a new MSP. He suggested that with the industry in such a volatile condition it may be wise to delay any decision on another airport past 1996. ~.:. COMMENTS FROM MAYOR MARTIN KIRSCH REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR BUYOUT OF NEW FORD TOWN AND RICH ACRES JANUARY 5, 1993 My name is Martin Kirsch. I am the Mayor of the City of Richfield. I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this very important issue. The City of Richfield strongly supports the buyout of the New Ford Town and Rich Acres neighborhoods of our City. It is not reasonable to expect that an issue such as the acquisition of 400 homes and the relocation of entire neighborhoods should be without controversy. However, for over two years, residents of these two Richfield neighborhoods, New Ford Town and Rich Acres, have spoken in a clear and unified, although admittedly not unanimous, voice. They have asked for a solution to their very difficult problem. They want their homes to be purchased so that they can purchase new homes and reestablish themselves in neighborhoods with a clear future. We don't want our people to leave Richfield. They have been a very important part of our community. At the same time, their wishes must be fulfilled. We are, after all, a government which must serve the community. The New Ford Town and Rich Acres neighborhoods are not here to serve our purposes, rather we are here to serve their purposes. We will lose tax base, which we hope will be replaced through legislative action, but more importantly, we will lose people who have been vital to our community. Nevertheless, it is not reasonable to hold hostage the residents who live in these neighborhoods. The frequent discussions about potential airport expansion as well as airport noise have made their future uncertain. Without a clear future, .the social and economic investment necessary to keep these neighborhoods vital does not exist. We urge the Metropolitan Airports Commission to act speedily in the purchase of these homes. Thank you. Edwina Garcia. State Representative District 40A Hennepin County Minnesota. House of Representatives Robert Vanasek; Speaker COMMITTEES: TRANSPORTATION; REDISTRICTING: LOCAL GOVERNMENT & METROPOLITAN AFFAIRS: VICE CHAIR, AIRPORT SUBCOMMITTEE: CHAIR. TRANSIT SUBCOMMITTEE: EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION DIVISION; CHAIR, JOINT COMMITTEE ON L1lB'~AR4ES January 13, 1993 - C~~' qty v:. .._ ., Clerk ._.. Fi,:t,.5al.~y ._.._.,_ Mr. Nigel Finney `-•- ••• Q Metropolitan Airports Commission ~ J 6040 28th Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55450 Dear Nigel: Please accept these comments on the Environmental Assessment for the New Ford Town and Rich Acres Noise Abatement in Richfield, Minnesota. These neighborhoods have been painfully affected and burdened for years because of their proximity to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The Environmental Assessment clearly documents the need for a total buyout. The criteria and guidelines for the buyout have been met. The process has been inclusive and no conflicts between the buyout and governmental bodies or environmental consequences are known to exist. The residents of these neighborhoods have long experienced noise and fuel pollution from the airport. Homeowners have known that falling property values have resulted in severe personal hardships. New Ford Town/Rich Acres residents formed a committee to find a solution. These citizens empowered themselves to fight the "system"~ I commend them taking on the responsibility to determine their own destiny. While not every resident supports the buyout, there is an overwhelming consensus in favor of it. nJ During my tenure as a member of the Richfield city council and MASAC, I learned first hand of the personal tragedies these folks have endured. -Lifting the cloud of uncertainty from their lives will be a 'blessing. We agree MSP's success is vital to our economy, but a reasonable good faith effort must be made to protect the quality of life in communities adjoining the airport. 6732 18th Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota 55423 (612) 861-6140 State Office Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155. House Fax (612) 296-1563 (612) 296-5375 . ~:, ~... Page 2 January 13, 1993 . I ask that the MAC move aggressively to ensure a speedy buyout. Sincerely, ~~~~ Edwina Garcia State Representative. District 63B xc: Richfield City Council Richfield, Mayor Martin Kirsch Richfield Sun Current George Szafranski ~, ~ ~J1~~~-T SCHEDULE OF CONSTRUCTION the constnaction schednale for ins~alntion of the 28 Lichfield homes participating in the 192 phase of the soaand insnnlatioa program has been tentatively set. Canstrnaction sHonald begin. early 199, with the insaalation of two Homes in mid-,~annaary. ~iz will be completed in ~ebrwary, eigHt each in 1~'~arcH and :°~pril, none in i~ay/.~~ane, and foaar in ~nagnasE. DEVELOPMENT UPDATE '~'He i~etroPolitan t~irports commission (~.~C~ is caarrently working on legal development and Review standards. '~He standards will regnaire tHat contractors be certified, to be verified thronagH a gnaestionnaire, licensed, bonded aad ensnared. ~OntraCtOrs shonald also expect an orientation workshop to take place and will need to sign a '~OntraCtOr eligibility r'~greement. le'~~~C is attempting to develop simplified legal docnaments to ensnare tHat responsibilities are clearly defined. `l1'~E~~ is also working on a process Eo allow bid o~peniags Eo occsar oa a monElily basis, and immediate awarding of contracts. l~'inally, l~'~~ is working oa mitigating some pest affirmative action problems. ~wo contractor lists designating ~~~' ~~isadvantaged ~aasiness '' nterprise~ aad non-~~~ contractors will be finalized. Hey will also regnaire that a Homeowner leave a minimnam of three bids, one of whicH maast be a ~~~' . GUIDELT.NES FOR SOUND INSULATION ~He ~ederal CbVlatlon E~dministration Has pnablished "~naideliaes for the cJoaand ~lnsnalation of Residences ~' zposed to ~ircraft f~perations~. THe ~naidelines ezplain in detail how to administer a soaand insnnlation program, as well es what to ezpect. ?~lthonagH the docnament is thick, 1~'g1~'~: expects to gain some aasefnal tips on compliance gaaidelines. Objectives o f Program Evaluation o f Rich field Airport Communications Strategy The City of Richfield, for better and for worse, is uniquely linked to its next- door neighbor, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. While the airport provides employment and economic development, it is also is the source of noise which impacts homeowners and traffic which jams area highways. Because of the airport's overall impact on the lives of Richfield residents, the City is concerned that it is effectively communicating airport issues to residents and receiving appropriate feedback. Richfield would like to ensure that its airport communications strategy is an effective one, meeting the needs of the residents and accomplishing the goals set forth by the city's administration. The proposed evaluation of Richfield's airport communications programs will be broken into several work tasks with the project culminating in a final written report. The final report will summarize the findings of the work tasks and will provide recommendations for Kichfield's communications strategy on airport issues. The following are the work tasks included in this proposal: #1 Establishment of background, development, and current data on Richfield airport communications strategy. #2 Identification of goals for the city's airport communications strategy. #3 Evaluation of effectiveness of current airport communications strategy through residents' survey. #4 Identification and evaluation of options available to the city to improve its airport communications strategy. #5 Development of a written report summarizing finds and making recommendations. PROJECT WORK TASKS: #1 Establishment of background, development and current data on Richfield airport communications strategy. The City's airport communications strategy has evolved over the years. A survey was conducted in the past of some residents, and recent strategic planning addresses the overall communications issue. In addition, the city is already communicating information on airport issues through some written media, cable television, public hearings, and some news conferences. Data will be collected and compiled to document and identify the city's current airport communications strategy. This data will be compiled through interviews with City staff and public officials, and a review of pertinent documents, reports, newspaper clippings, and video tapes. This information will be used as a base to evaluate the entire program. #2 Identification of goals for Richfield Airport Communications Strategy. Central to clarifying the effectiveness of Richfield's communications efforts on airport issues is defining the City's goals in that effort. Often public agencies and private businesses are less than satisfied with their communications strategy but cannot determine what they would do to change it. This usually stems from not identifying the goals and objectives of its communications strategy. Clarifying general goals and specific issue-oriented goals will also provide more clarity for the City to examine the use of its communications budget and its effectiveness in using different communications mechanisms to deliver different messages or target specific audiences. Identifying goals will involve working through a prepared document to generate thought about these goals and prioritize them. #3 Evaluation of effectiveness of current airport communications strategy through residents' survey. Richfield has used a survey in the past to assist on a specific airport communications issue. In this evaluation process a survey could be used both to see if the goals of the City are being met and to determine the residents' priorities on airport issues and exposure to Richfield's current airport communications vehicles. Questions would be shaped, working with a survey research firm, so as to provide the City with the feedback it needs on its airport communications strategy. #4 Identification and evaluation o f options available to the City to improve its airport communications strategy. This phase of the project will include research into a range of options for Richfield to consider in its airport communications strategy, keeping in mind the City's goals and resident feedback. The options range from specifics such as format for the "Airport Issue", general use of specific communications mechanisms, to a comparative look at communications strategies of other communities neighboring major airports around the country. ~#5 Development of a written report summarizing findings and making recommendations. The report will summarize the results and findings of each of the work tasks, establishing current practice and effectiveness, and providing recommendations based on the completion of this evaluation. BUDGET DETAIL Professional sta f f hourly rate o f $75.00 Task Hours Amount Task 1 20 $1,500 Task 2 20 $1,500 *Task 3 15 $1,125 Task 4 25 $1,875 Task 5 35 $2,625 Total 115 $8,625 * Task 3 estimate does not include the cost for survey work conducted by an outside firm. Rates do not include out-of-pocket expenses. JILL M. SCHULTZ 305 Kent Street, Box 207 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020 715-294-3710 EXPERIENCE Trans.,portation Consultant Perform research, public policy analysis, and wide range of communications activities with a specialty in airports and general transportation issues. Osceola, Wisconsin, January 1993 to present. Minnesota Senate Research Legislative Analyst Conduct and present nonpartisan research and policy analysis, in written reports, memos and oral presentations to Senate policy committees, individual senators, and other legislative committees. Areas of concentration -- Airport capacity, airport governance, airport noise, airline issues, airports-general, transit, highways, transportation-general, state governance, local governance, public employee personnel issues. St. Paul, Minnesota, September 1987 to January 1993 United Press International Editor Reporter and Writer Responsible for covering all news and sports u1 Minnesota of a state and national interest, and for writing and reporting those stories for both newspaper and broadcast clients. Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 1987 to September 1987 United Press International Statehouse Revorter One of two full-time staffers responsible for covering the 1987 Minnesota legislative session, Minnesota Supreme Court, Minnesota Court of Appeals and U.S. District Court in St. Paul. St. Paul, Minnesota, February 1987 to May 1987 Communications Director, Laser Machining Inc. Handled general communications and public relations duties along with some advertising responsibilities for this small high-tech business. Somerset, Wisconsin, 1985 United Press International Milwaukee Bureau Manager Responsible for managing the staff, selectilg new employees, overseeing all state news and sports coverage from UPI-Wisconsin's headquarters in Milwaukee and for maintaining good client relations. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1984 United Press International Wisconsin Broadcast Editor - .~ Responsible for UPI-Wisconsin's report to its broadcast .clients and for working with broadcast clients to reshape that report to meet their needs. Conducted a survey of all state broadcast clients, initiated weekly client news memos and headed the UPI-Wisconsin Broadcast Advisory Board. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1982 - 1984 United Press International Editor Re orter and Writer Responsible for covering all news and sports in Wisconsin of a state and national interest and for writing and reporting those stories for both newspaper and broadcast clients. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1979 - 1984 Milwaukee Tournal Part-Time Reporter Reported on legislative committee action and university news during my senior year at the University of Wisconsin. Madison, Wisconsin, Fall 1978 -Spring 1979 Shebov~an Press Reporter and Photographer Wrote local news and features as a sumu~e~ intern, including afour-part series on housing problems in Sheboygan which won a national award for depth reporting. \l Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Summer 1978 University of Wisconsin New Service Reporter Staffed public affairs arm of the university, writing news releases on university research and activities for release to the state news media. Madison, Wisconsin, Fall 1976 -Spring 1978 -~~-~ ~^d Photo~nher Baraboo News Republic RewoL«l Reported on local stories as a summer intern. Baraboo, Wisconsin, Summer 1976 EDUCATION Airport Noise and Land Use Planning Course Georgia Institute of Technology January 1988 Bachelor of Arts Degree, Journalism major University of Wisconsin May 1979 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Study Session Lette 1993 2 Agenda February 1, Issue Statement: and related Discussion of the I-35W traffic corridor study items. Background: I-35W is one of a numfeinterestfand/concepnrtotRichfieadeS~Staff issues and projects o ro ects will provide more detaiofoMinnesotalDepartmentsofnTransportation including implications Commissioner Denn's I-35W decisions and possible alternatives for the I-35W/TH62 Commons area. Recommended Motion: None required as this is a discussion item. Bas___,_is of_Recommendation: eriodically on items of interest and The City Council is updated p concern. Alternative Recommendation: None. n;a~ussion/Decision Mode: Februar 1, 1993 to discuss ~ j The City Council will meet Monday, y this issue. Respectf y submitted, Jam s Prosser City anager JDP:ds CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Study Session Letter No. 1 Agenda February 1, 1993 Issue Statement: Review of the City of Richfield 1993 legislative initiatives and policies package. Background: The attached City of Richfield legislative initiatives and policies are based upon Council policy and direction as previously established. Policies will be presented to the Council and to our legislative representatives at the Study Session of February 1. The legislative initiatives which have been prepared are a condensed version of some problems facing the City. with some proposed solutions. The legislative initiatives have been previously provided to the Legislature so that they may review these issues prior to the Study Session of February 1. Recommended Motion: The legislative initiatives and polices will be presented for discussion purposes with Council Members and Legislators. No formal action is required at this meeting. Basis for Recommendation: 1. Prior. discussions with Council on legislative issues. 2. Recommendations by League of Minnesota Cities and Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. 3. Staff recommendations. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council may choose to revised, delete or add policies at their pleasure. Discussion/Decision Mode: This matter will be presented to the Council at the Study Session of February 1. Respec f ly submitted, James Prosser City anager JDP:ds Copy: State Representative Edwina Garcia State Representative Mark Mahon State Senator Phil Riveness State Senator Jane Ranum County Commission Randy Johnson '~ Metropolitan Council Representative Sondra Simonson