HomeMy Public PortalAbout01.03.2017 City Council Meeting Packet - minus comp planMEDINA
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
7:00 P.M.
Medina City Hall
2052 County Road 24
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A. Oath of Office for Mayor Bob Mitchell
B. Oath of Office for Councilmember Jeff Pederson
C. Oath of Office for Councilmember John Anderson
Meeting Rules of Conduct:
• Fill out and turn in white
comment card
• Give name and address
• Indicate if representing a group
• Limit remarks to 3-5 minutes
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the December 20, 2016 Special Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the December 20, 2016 Regular Council Meeting
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution Approving Residential Recycling Grant Agreement with Hennepin County
B. Resolution Accepting Donation from Hamel Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association
C. Approve Final Payment to Municipal Builders for Wellhouse No. 3 Addition
D. Approve Final Change Order for Medina City Hall Lower Level Improvements Project
VI. COMMENTS
A. From Citizens on Items Not on the Agenda
B. Park Commission
C. Planning Commission
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution Establishing 2017 Appointments and Designations to Various City Services,
Authorities, Commissions and Agencies
B. 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
IX. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
X. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS
XI. ADJOURN
Posted 12/29/2016 Page 1 of 1
MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina City Council
FROM: Scott Johnson, City Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: December 29, 2016
DATE OF MEETING: January 3, 2017
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Report
II. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
I will be conducting the Oath of Office for the Mayor and new Council members at the meeting.
V. CONSENT
A. Resolution Approving Residential Recycling Grant Agreement with Hennepin
County — Staff recommends approval of the resolution and grant agreement to allow
the City of Medina to continue to be able to receive grant funds from Hennepin
County for recycling and organics activities.
See attached resolution and agreement.
B. Resolution Accepting Donation from Hamel Volunteer Fire Department Relief
Association - Staff recommends approval of the resolution accepting the donation
from the Hamel Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association and authorizing the
distribution of funds to the Hamel Fire Department for equipment funding.
See attached resolution.
C. Approve Final Payment to Municipal Builders for Wellhouse No. 3 Addition —
Municipal Builders has completed the punch list and submitted all of the required
close-out documents in accordance with the contract documents. Staff recommends
approval of the final pay request in the amount of $31,563.10.
See attached pay request.
D. Approve Final Change Order for Medina City Hall Lower Level Improvements
Project — Staff received the final change order for the lower level project at City
Hall. There was an additional expense of $5,096.03 for floor saw cutting, trenching,
and fill for the new restroom sewer pipe and rerouting duct work for the new furnace
in the conference room/replacing damaged drywall. The total project cost is
$245,096.03. The original project bid was $240,000. Staff recommends approval.
See attached change order.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution Establishing 2017 Appointments and Designations to Various City
Services, Authorities, Commissions and Agencies — Staff is seeking Council
discussion of the attached annual appointments list. Mayor Bob Mitchell has
reviewed this document and made the City Council liaison recommendations. The
Planning Commission had two openings and received two applicants. The Park
Commission had two openings and received two applicants, but one was a minor.
Councilmember Cousineau and Park Commission Chair Lee will be meeting to
discuss drafting a policy for youth members. In the meantime, one seat will remain
vacant on the Park Commission. Staff recommends the appointments on the attached
list.
See attached resolution.
Recommended Motion: Approve resolution establishing 2017 appointments
and designations to various city services, authorities, commissions and
agencies
B. 202-2040 Comprehensive Plan Update — Staff had originally intended to present the
Comprehensive Plan at the January 17 Council meeting and announced this intent at
the December 13 Public Hearing. As a result, staff recommends that the Council wait
to finalize discussion until January 17.
In the meantime, the City Council can review the Plan and direct staff to make any
changes. After completing its review, the Council can direct staff to route the Plan to
affected jurisdictions for their review and comment. The Metropolitan Council
requires the City to allow six months for the affected jurisdictions to comment.
Staff will collect all comments and present to the City Council this summer for
consideration. Only after the jurisdictional review is complete will the City Council
be able to approve of the Plan.
See attached memo and comp plan documents.
X. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS
Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the bills, EFT 003958E-003976E for $50,369.81,
order check numbers 045312-045368 for $182,310.03, and payroll EFT 507627-507652 for
$47, 399.77.
INFORMATION PACKET
• Planning Department Update
• Police Department Update
• Public Works Department Update
• Claims List
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DRAFT
2
3 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 2016
4
5 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on December 20, 2016 at
6 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Mitchell presided.
7
8 I. ROLL CALL
9
10 Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Pederson, Martin, and Mitchell.
11
12 Members absent: None.
13
14 Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer
15 Jim Stremel, City Planner Dusty Finke, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and Chief
16 of Police Ed Belland.
17
18 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.)
19
20 III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:00 p.m.)
21 The agenda was approved as presented.
22
23 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:01 p.m.)
24
25 A. Approval of the December 6, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
26 Johnson noted that Martin provided changes to staff and a redlined copy of the revisions
27 was provided at the dais.
28
29 Martin stated that her redline corrections relate primarily to the AutoMotorPlex
30 Resolutions.
31
32 Mitchell stated that it is a great idea for changes to be presented in that manner.
33
34 Martin's commented noted on page two, line 49, it should state, "...Medina an even
35 better place to live special." On page six, line 38, it should state, "...legal representation
36 counsel..." On page six, line 50, it should state, "...ordinance in order..." On page
37 seven, line 24, it should state, "...statement,_that the Steering Committee worked so
38 hard to create, that the City wif4 create..." On page eight, line one, it should state, "...to_
39
40 "
41 to move that section into the Development Agreement and replaced with a directional
42 statement; look at various times and datcs to cnsurc thosc rcfcrcncc thc datcs thc plans
43 were presented to thc Council; amcnd scction 782, to contain thc dcsircd languagc
44 regarding the use of wood and windows; draft the Resolution Authorizing Publication of
45 ;
46
47 Review Approval for AutoMotorPlcx of Mcdina, cnsuring that thc corrcct datcs arc
48
49
50 garage doors.
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(a) prepare the draft Ordinance Establishing a Planned Unit Development District for
2 "AutoMotorPlex of Medina" and Amending the Official Zoning Map, removing
3 section 58 therefrom and moving that section into the Development Agreement
4 and replacing Section 58 therein with a directional statement to the Development
5 Agreement, correcting as necessary the various plan dates therein to ensure that
6 the plans referenced were those presented to the Council, and amending section
7 782 therein to state that garage doors shall be decorative in nature, including
8 shall be wooden appearance and ' shall include windows and
9 other architectural elements consistent with the architectural renderings
1 o presented to the Council;
11
12 (b) prepare the draft the Resolution Authorizing Publication of the Ordinance by Title
13 and Summary consistent with that presented to the Council;
14
15 (c) prepared the draft the Resolution Granting Preliminary and Final Plat Approval
16 for Loram First Addition consistent with that presented to the Council; and
17
18 (d) draft the Resolution Granting Site Plan Review Approval for AutoMotorPlex of
19 Medina, ensuring that the correct plan dates are referenced in Condition Two,
20 providing additional clarification on the condition regarding the on -site caretaker's
21 unit to require that the City's public safety staff is notified of such dwelling and
22 amending the language regarding the wood and window garage doors as will be
23 done in the draft Ordinance establishing the PUD. "
24
25 It was noted on page four, line 22, it should state, "...the amended language states that
26 eight the special events would be allowed per year, limited to once per month..." On
27 page four, line four, it should state, "...proposed conditions the ordinance and
28 resolutions..." On page seven, line 13, it should state, "...request for a special events
29 permit, and if so would there be a liability to the City."
30
31 Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to approve the December 6, 2016 regular City
32 Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
33
34 V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:05 p.m.)
35
36 A. ppreve-6e4terfor Ham Volunte er�Fire Depenruck Financing
37 B. Approve Labor Agreement between Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
38 (LOCAL #36) and the City of Medina
39 C. Resolution No. 2016-100 Denying Variance Request of Ellis and Nancy
40 Olkon at 2362 Willow Drive
41 D. Ordinance No. 605 Establishing a Planned Unit Development District for
42 "AutoMotorPlex of Medina" and Amending the Official Zoning Map
43 E. Resolution No. 2016-101 Authorizing Publication of the Ordinance
44 Establishing a Planned Unit Development District for "AutoMotorPlex of
45 Medina" and Amending the Official Zoning Map by Title and Summary
46 F. Resolution No. 2016-102 Granting Preliminary and Final Plat Approval for
47 Loram First Addition
48 G. Resolution No. 2016-103 Granting Site Plan Review Approval for
49 AutoMotorPlex of Medina
50 H. Approve Planned Unit Development Agreement by and Between the City of
51 Medina and Medina MP, LLC
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1 I. Resolution No. 2016-104 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering
2 the Advertisement for Bids for the 2017 Water Tower Rehabilitation Project
3 Johnson requested to pull Item A, Approve Letter for Hamel Volunteer Fire Department
4 Truck Financing, from the Consent Agenda.
5
6 Moved by Pederson, seconded by Anderson, to approve the consent agenda as
7 amended. Motion passed unanimously.
8
9 A. Approve Letter for Hamel Volunteer Fire Department Truck Financing
10 Johnson stated that he asked Batty to review the approval and written agreement and
11 Batty has proposed some changes.
12
13 Batty stated that he had the bond counsel for the City review the agreement and she felt
14 that the suggested phrasing could be improved and therefore suggested some proposed
15 language. He explained that the Fire Department is using this tool to obtain tax exempt
16 financing, which is fine, but one requirement is that there is a written contract with the
17 Fire Department and at least one City. He stated that the agreement as amended
18 acknowledges the contract that is in place but that is it. He noted that the bond counsel
19 did attempt to reach the financing party for the Fire Department but did not receive a
20 response. He suggested that the Council approve the amended language as proposed
21 by the bond counsel and if the finance company for the Fire Department has a problem
22 with the changed language the Council can consider that in January.
23
24 Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to approve the acknowledgement for financing
25 and written agreement regarding the Hamel Volunteer Fire Department truck financing
26 as proposed by legal counsel. Motion passed unanimously.
27
28 VI. PRESENTATIONS
29
30 A. Senator David Osmek
31 Johnson noted that Senator David Osmek was unable to attend and will be present at
32 the January 17th meeting.
33
34 VII. COMMENTS (7:12 p.m.)
35
36 A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda
37 There were none.
38
39 B. Park Commission
40 Scherer reported that the Park Commission canceled their December meeting. He
41 reported that there is a lot of action at Hamel Legion park between the sledding hill and
42 skating rink.
43
44 C. Planning Commission
45 Finke reported that the Planning Commission met earlier this month to hold the formal
46 public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan update, at which three people spoke. He
47 stated that the Planning Commission also had a thorough discussion to recommend
48 some changes to language and recommended unanimous approval to the City Council.
49 He stated that the intent would be to present the plan to the City Council at the January
50 meetings. He reported that the Planning Commission also met the previous night to hold
51 a public hearing on the land use applications for Woodridge Church in regard to their lot
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1 combination and building expansion, noting that the Commission recommended
2 unanimous approval of those requests as well. He stated that the Council will consider
3 those requests at their second meeting in January.
4
5 Mitchell referenced the legal agreement between the City and Woodridge Church and
6 asked when that agreement was dated.
7
8 Batty replied that the agreement was reached in 2013 and that settlement established a
9 maximum square footage and number of parking spaces. He stated that from what he
10 has seen, the proposal is within what is allowed under the 2013 agreement.
11
12 VIII. NEW BUSINESS
13
14 A. Ordinance No. 606 Establishing the AutoMotorPlex of Medina Storm Sewer
15 Improvement Tax District — Public Hearing (7:16 p.m.)
16 Johnson noted that this is a housekeeping item, noting that the intent is to ensure that
17 the storm sewer elements are maintained. He explained that if the improvements are
18 not maintained the City would be able to use this taxing authority to fund the necessary
19 improvements.
20
21 Batty stated that this has been done repeatedly, but mostly in a residential development.
22 He noted that it would make sense to follow the same process in this instance as
23 eventually the individual units will have separate ownership. He stated that in the 20
24 years the City has been using this tool, they have yet to have the need to use the tool.
25
26 Mitchell opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
27
28 No comments made.
29
30 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to close the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
31 Motion passed unanimously.
32
33 Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to adopt Ordinance No. 606 Establishing the
34 AutoMotorPlex of Medina Storm Sewer Improvement Taxing District. Motion passed
35 unanimously.
36
37 1. Resolution No. 2016-105 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. 606
38 by Title and Summary
39 Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-105 Authorizing
40 Publication of Ordinance No. 606 by Title and Summary. Motion passed unanimously.
41
42 IX. OLD BUSINESS
43
44 A. Capital Knoll — Final Plat — 1575 Hamel Road (7:21 p.m.)
45 Finke stated that this is a proposed three lot subdivision. He noted that the preliminary
46 approval was provided by the Council two years ago, and the applicant has now applied
47 for final plat. He reviewed the intent of the final plat, to review the consistency between
48 the preliminary and final plats and ensure the conditions have been met. He stated that
49 the final plat is identical to the preliminary plat. He noted that some conditions will be
50 continued and advised that the applicant has requested an extension to allow one year
51 to record the final plat. He stated that staff supports that request.
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2 Mitchell asked if there was an issue regarding access with the preliminary plat.
3
4 Finke stated that was discussed because a property has access from both streets. He
5 provided additional details on the shared access point for two of the lots to Hamel Road.
6
7 Cousineau asked if an animal structure is going to be built and whether a variance would
8 be needed.
9
10 Finke provided information on the setbacks that are required for an animal structure
11 compared to the available lot sizes. He stated that the condition was simply placed in
12 the agreement stating that the applicant acknowledges that they are requesting the lot
13 split and know of the requirements for an animal structure and therefore cannot claim
14 practical difficulty in a variance request in the future.
15
16 1. Resolution No. 2016-106 Granting Final Plat Approval for Capital Knoll
17 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-106
18 Granting Final Plat Approval for Capital Knoll, changing Condition Seven to change the
19 allowed timeframe to be extended to 365 days. Motion passed unanimously.
20
21 2. Upland Buffer Easement Agreement
22 Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to approve the Upland Buffer Easement
23 Agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
24
25 B. Resolution No. 2016-107 Granting Extension of Time to Submit Final Plat
26 for Woods of Medina Amending Resolution No. 2014-04 (7:27 p.m.)
27 Pederson recused himself from the discussion.
28
29 Johnson noted that a six-month extension was requested by the developer.
30
31 Moved by Cousineau, seconded by Anderson, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-107
32 Granting Extension of Time to Submit Final Plat for Woods of Medina Amending
33 Resolution No. 2014-04. Motion passed 4-0 (Pederson recused).
34
35 Pederson rejoined the Council.
36
37 X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (7:28 p.m.)
38
39 A. Upcoming Meeting
40 Johnson stated that staff has been in contact with Hennepin County and MnDOT in
41 attempt to setup a public meeting regarding County Roads 116, 19, and 101 and their
42 speed and traffic issues. He stated that a meeting has been set for January 25th at 6:30
43 p.m. at City Hall.
44
45 B. Police Radio Update
46 Johnson stated that Belland attended a meeting at Hennepin County today where police
47 radios were discussed. He noted that there may be a good opportunity to upgrade the
48 radios in 2017, earlier than the scheduled CIP date of 2019.
49
50 Belland stated that it was late notice for the meeting but Motorola provided a
51 presentation where they offered to lower the price of the radios by approximately $900
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1 per radio. He noted that Hennepin County has about 8,000 radios on their system. He
2 stated that the end of life for the Medina police radios is fast approaching. He stated that
3 the replacement for the equipment is slated for 2019 in the CIP and noted that the total
4 amount for the replacement would be $93,000. He stated that previously the department
5 leased the equipment through Hennepin County but then the City decided to save funds
6 and purchase the equipment outright. He stated that the department would have the
7 ability to once again lease the equipment from Hennepin County, at a rate of $15,000
8 per year for seven years, which would then be included in the Hennepin County package
9 of services. He reported that there is $146,000 available in the DWI fund and therefore
10 the City could choose to purchase the equipment outright. He stated that the lease
11 option would include the newest model radios with the ability to remotely download
12 software.
13
14 Anderson asked if the equipment would come with training.
15
16 Belland stated that training would be included and the radios would also include
17 encryption. He stated that it sounds as if Hennepin County is going to move forward on
18 this in 2017 and if the other agencies use the encrypted lines, Medina police would not
19 be able to access those encrypted lines.
20
21 Scherer stated that he would accept some of the old radios for use in public works.
22
23 Cousineau asked when the decision would need to be made.
24
25 Belland stated that he received a rough quote and would have until the end of the year
26 to make a decision.
27
28 Cousineau asked if the company would be offering the deal annually.
29
30 Belland stated that this is the first time that he has heard of a deal of this nature. He
31 stated that the company has stated that as long as the department is working with the
32 company it will be allowed to continue to the first Council meeting in January. He noted
33 that the funds used for the purchase or lease would be through the DWI fund and
34 therefore would not be taxpayer money. He stated that the lifespan of the radios would
35 be 20 years and after seven years of the lease the equipment would be paid in full.
36
37 Pederson suggested that the item be run by Finance Director Barnhart to determine if
38 the better option would be to purchase or lease the equipment. He stated that his fear is
39 that Hennepin County would change their equipment again during the course of the
40 lease and therefore perhaps leasing would be better.
41
42 Belland stated that Hennepin County has a large number of radios and therefore this is a
43 big expense for them and there would be no incentive to switching equipment.
44
45 Xl. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (7:39 p.m.)
46 Martin stated that she and Anderson attended the Public Hearing of the Planning
47 Commission for the review of the Comprehensive Plan and the changes suggested were
48 minimal and therefore the plan will come before the Council in relatively the same
49 manner it was presented from the Steering Committee. She stated that she also
50 attended the opening of the Medina Townhomes, which was a lovely event. She stated
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1 that a lot of credit was given to the City for its commitment to the project. She stated that
2 Dominium did a great job of thanking all the partners in the project.
3
4 XII. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (7:41 p.m.)
5 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the bills, EFT 003938E-
6 003957E for $58,262.27, order check numbers 045240-045311 for $256,921.07, and
7 payroll EFT 507595-507626 for $47,124.92. Motion passed unanimously.
8
9 XIII. ADJOURN
10 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
11 Motion passed unanimously.
12
13
14
15 Bob Mitchell, Mayor
16 Attest:
17
18
19 Scott Johnson, City Administrator
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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
DECEMBER 20, 2016
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on December 20, 2016 at
6:00 p.m. at the Medina City Ha11, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Martin, Mitchell and Pederson
Members absent:
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City
Engineer Jim Stremel, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Public Safety Director Ed
Belland, and City Planner Dusty Finke
II. Water Tower Rehabilitation Project
Public Works Director Steve Scherer provided information on the water tower
rehabilitation project with City Engineering firm WSB. Scherer also provided back
ground information on the color options, logo options, technical issues that may occur
when the tower is down and timing on the project. The City Council directed Staff to
paint the tower light blue (current color) and do not include the name or logo. The
project will be scheduled for the fall of 2017 and is estimated to cost $400,000.
III. Conservation Design — PUD Discussion
City Planner Dusty Finke provided the City Council with background information and
preservation goals for the ordinance. The City Council discussed the Metropolitan
Council's lot requirements, protecting ecologically significant areas, Council discretion
under the current ordinance, bonus density concerns, minimum lot sizes, preserving
buildable areas, public access to preserved areas and view sheds, the quality of the
resources protected, and encouraging innovative home design. Staff was directed to cross
reference the objectives of the ordinance and make adjustments to the ordinance
language.
Adjournment
Mitchell closed the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest:
Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk
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Agenda Item # 2A
Oath of Office of City Officer
State of Minnesota, )
County of Hennepin ) ss.
City of Medina ..)
I, Bob Mitchell, do solemnly swear that I will support the
Constitution of the United States and of the State of Minnesota,
and discharge faithfully the duties of the office of Mayor of the
City of Medina in the County of Hennepin and State of
Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability. So help me
God.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of January, 2017.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator
Agenda Item # 2B
Oath of Office of City Officer
State of Minnesota, )
County of Hennepin ) ss.
City of Medina ..)
I, Jeff Pederson, do solemnly swear that I will support the
Constitution of the United States and of the State of Minnesota,
and discharge faithfully the duties of the office of City Council of
the City of Medina in the County of Hennepin and State of
Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability. So help me
God.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of January, 2017.
Jeff Pederson, City Council Member
Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator
Agenda Item # 2C
Oath of Office of City Officer
State of Minnesota, )
County of Hennepin ) ss.
City of Medina ..)
I, John Anderson, do solemnly swear that I will support the
Constitution of the United States and of the State of Minnesota,
and discharge faithfully the duties of the office of City Council of
the City of Medina in the County of Hennepin and State of
Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability. So help me
God.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of January, 2017.
John Anderson, City Council Member
Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator
Agenda Item # 5A
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-
RESOLUTION APPROVING RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 115A.552, counties shall ensure that
residents have an opportunity to recycle; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County Ordinance 13 requires that each City implement and
maintain a recycling program to enable the County to meet its recycling goals; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina offers a coordinated recycling program for their
residents,
WHEREAS, the City of Medina wished to receive funds available through Hennepin
County for recycling activities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Medina to
approve the residential recycling grant agreement between Hennepin County and the City of
Medina.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Medina authorizes the
Mayor and City Administrator to execute such residential recycling grant agreement with
Hennepin County.
Dated: January 3, 2017.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against same:
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Resolution No. 2017-
January 3, 2017
Contract No: A166409
RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING GRANT AGREEMENT
This Agreement is between the COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, STATE OF MINNESOTA, A-2300
Government Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487 ("COUNTY"), on behalf of the Hennepin
County Environment and Energy Department, 701 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55415-1600 ("DEPARTMENT") and the CITY OF MEDINA, 2052 County Road 24,
Hamel, Minnesota 55340 ("CITY").
The parties agree as follows:
1. TERM AND COST OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall commence upon execution and expire on December 31,
2020, unless cancelled or terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions herein.
Annual grant payments shall be calculated as set forth in Section 3.
2. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
The CITY shall apply for annual grant funds and operate its Recycling Program as more
fully described in Attachment A, the Residential Recycling Funding Policy.
3. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
The COUNTY will distribute to Hennepin County municipalities 100% of SCORE funds
that the COUNTY receives from the state. SCORE funds will be dedicated to two
different purposes: 1) curbside recycling and 2) curbside organics recycling. SCORE
funds are based on revenue received by the State of Minnesota from the solid waste
management (SWM) tax on garbage services. SCORE funds are subject to change based
on the SWM tax revenue received by the state and funds allocated by the legislature.
Funds distributed to municipalities for the current calendar year will be based on SCORE
funds received by the COUNTY in the state's corresponding fiscal year.
Recycling
The following formula will be utilized to determine a CITY'S recycling SCORE grant
each year.
Percent of SCORE funds allocated to curbside recycling:
2017 80%
2018 70%
2019 60%
2020 50%
1
CITY recycling grant calculation:
Number of households with
curbside recycling in city
Total number of households
with curbside recycling in
county
Total SCORE Recycling grant
x funds available = amount available
for recycling to the city
Eligible residential households are defined as single family through eight-plex residential
buildings or other residential buildings where each housing unit sets out its own recycling
container for curbside collection. The number of eligible households will be determined
by counting the number of eligible households on January 1 of each funding year. The
CITY will report the number in its application for funding.
The COUNTY will make two equal payments to the CITY. One payment will be made
after the COUNTY receives the application, which consists of the web -based report and
the planning document. A second payment will be made after basic program
requirements, education and outreach requirements, and recycling performance have been
confirmed and approved. If the CITY meets the COUNTY requirements, both payments
will be made during the same calendar year. Funding will be withheld until the CITY
meets the requirements of the Residential Recycling Funding Policy.
Organics
The following formula will be utilized to determine a CITY'S organics recycling SCORE
grant each year.
Percent of SCORE funds allocated to curbside organics recycling:
2017 20%
2018 30%
2019 40%
2020 50%
CITY organics recycling grant calculation:
Number of households with
curbside organics in city
Total number of households
with curbside organics in
county
Total SCORE Organics grant
x funds available = amount available
for organics to the city
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If the formula above results in the CITY receiving a grant where the dollar amount per
participating household is greater than $25 per year, then a cap will apply. The funding
cap per participating household is $25 per year. The most the COUNTY will grant a
CITY is $25 per participating household per year. If funds are left over because of the
cap, those funds will carry over into the following year's SCORE funds.
Eligible residential households are defined as single family through eight-plex residential
buildings or other residential buildings where the household is signed up for organics
service and the household sets out its own container with organics for curbside collection.
The number of eligible households will be determined by counting the number of eligible
households on September 1 of each funding year. The CITY will report the number in the
application for funding.
The COUNTY will make one organics grant payment to the CITY each year. The
payment will be made after the COUNTY receives the application and confirms that the
CITY meets the requirements of the Residential Recycling Funding Policy.
4. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
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5. INDEPENDENT CITY
CITY shall select the means, method, and manner of performing the services. Nothing is
intended nor should be construed as creating or establishing the relationship of a
partnership or a joint venture between the parties or as constituting CITY as the agent,
representative, or employee of COUNTY for any purpose. CITY is and shall remain an
independent contractor for all services performed under this Agreement. CITY shall
secure at its own expense all personnel required in performing services under this
Agreement. CITY's personnel and/or subcontractors engaged to perform any work or
services required by this Agreement will have no contractual relationship with COUNTY
and will not be considered employees of COUNTY. COUNTY shall not be responsible
for any claims that arise out of employment or alleged employment under the Minnesota
Unemployment Insurance Law or Minnesota Statutes, chapter 176 (which may be
referred to as the "Workers' Compensation Act"), on behalf of any personnel, including,
without limitation, claims of discrimination against CITY, its officers, agents,
contractors, or employees. Such personnel or other persons shall neither accrue nor be
entitled to any compensation, rights, or benefits of any kind from COUNTY, including,
without limitation, tenure rights, medical and hospital care, sick and vacation leave,
workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, disability, severance pay, and
retirement benefits.
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6. INDEMNIFICATION
CITY shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless COUNTY, its present and former
officials, officers, agents, volunteers and employees from any liability, claims, causes of
action, judgments, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorney's
fees, resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of CITY, a subcontractor,
anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, and/or anyone for whose acts and/or
omissions they may be liable in the performance of the services required by this
Agreement, and against all loss by reason of the failure of CITY to perform any
obligation under this Agreement. For clarification and not limitation, this obligation to
defend, indemnify and hold harmless includes but is not limited to any liability, claims or
actions resulting directly or indirectly from alleged infringement of any copyright or any
property right of another, the employment or alleged employment of CITY personnel, the
unlawful disclosure and/or use of protected data, or other noncompliance with the
requirements of the provisions set forth herein.
7. INSURANCE
A. With respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement, CITY shall at
all times during the term of this Agreement and beyond such term when so
required have and keep in force the following minimum insurance coverages or
CITY's actual insurance limits for primary coverage and excess liability or
umbrella policy limits, whichever is greater:
Limits
1. Commercial General Liability on an occurrence
basis with contractual liability coverage:
General Aggregate $2,000,000
Products —Completed Operations Aggregate 2,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury 1,500,000
Each Occurrence —Combined Bodily
Injury and Property Damage 1,500,000
Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability:
Workers' Compensation Statutory
Employer's Liability. Bodily injury by:
Accident —Each Accident 500,000
Disease —Policy Limit 500,000
Disease —Each Employee 500,000
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3. Professional Liability —Per Claim 1,500,000
Aggregate 2,000,000
The professional liability insurance must be
maintained continuously for a period of two years
after the expiration, cancellation or termination of
this Agreement.
B. An umbrella or excess policy is an acceptable method to provide the required
commercial general insurance coverage.
The above establishes minimum insurance requirements. It is the sole
responsibility of CITY to determine the need for and to procure additional
insurance which may be needed in connection with this Agreement. Upon written
request, CITY shall promptly submit copies of insurance policies to COUNTY.
CITY shall not commence work until it has obtained required insurance and filed
with COUNTY a properly executed Certificate of Insurance establishing
compliance. The certificate(s) must name Hennepin County as the certificate
holder, and as an additional insured for the commercial general liability coverage
required herein. A self -insured retention (SIR) applicable to the commercial
liability coverage is not acceptable, unless expressly agreed to in writing by
COUNTY. If the certificate form contains a certificate holder notification
provision, the certificate shall state that the insurer will endeavor to mail to
COUNTY thirty (30) day prior written notice in the event of
cancellation/termination of any described policies. If CITY receives notice of
cancellation/termination from an insurer, CITY shall fax or email a copy of the
notice to COUNTY within two business days.
CITY shall furnish to COUNTY updated certificates during the term of this
Agreement as insurance policies expire. If CITY fails to furnish proof of
insurance coverages, COUNTY may withhold payments and/or pursue any other
right or remedy allowed under contract, law, equity, and/or statute.
CITY waives all rights against COUNTY, its officials, officers, agents,
volunteers, and employees for recovery of damages to the extent that damages are
covered by insurance of CITY.
8. DUTY TO NOTIFY
CITY shall promptly notify COUNTY of any claim, action, cause of action or litigation
brought against CITY, its employees, officers, agents or
subcontractors, which arises out of the services described in this Agreement.
CITY shall also notify COUNTY whenever CITY has a reasonable basis for believing
that CITY and/or its employees, officers, agents or subcontractors, and/or COUNTY,
might become the subject of a claim, action, cause of action, administrative action,
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criminal arrest, criminal charge or litigation arising out of and/or related to the services
described in this Agreement.
9. DATA
CITY, its officers, agents, owners, partners, employees, volunteers and subCITYs shall,
to the extent applicable, abide by the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data
Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13 (MGDPA) and all other applicable state
and federal laws, rules, regulations and orders relating to data privacy or confidentiality,
which may include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
(HIPAA). For clarification and not limitation, COUNTY hereby notifies CITY that the
requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 13.05, subd. 11, apply to this Agreement.
CITY shall promptly notify COUNTY if CITY becomes aware of any potential claims, or
facts giving rise to such claims, under the MGDPA or other data or privacy laws.
Classification of data as trade secret data will be determined pursuant to applicable law
and, accordingly, merely labeling data as '`trade secret'' does not necessarily make the
data protected as such under any applicable law.
10. RECORDS — AVAILABILITY/ACCESS
Subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 16C.05, subd. 5, COUNTY, the
State Auditor, or any of their authorized representatives, at any time during normal
business hours, and as often as they may reasonably deem necessary, shall have access to
and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, and transcribe any books, documents, papers,
records, etc., which are pertinent to the accounting practices and procedures of CITY and
involve transactions relating to this Agreement. CITY shall maintain these materials and
allow access during the period of this Agreement and for six (6) years after its expiration,
cancellation or termination.
11. SUCCESSORS, SUBCONTRACTING AND ASSIGNMENTS
A. CITY binds itself, its partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to
COUNTY for all covenants, agreements and obligations herein.
B. CITY shall not assign, transfer or pledge this Agreement and/or the services to be
performed, whether in whole or in part, nor assign any monies due or to become
due to it without the prior written consent of COUNTY. A consent to assign shall
be subject to such conditions and provisions as COUNTY may deem necessary,
accomplished by execution of a form prepared by COUNTY and signed by CITY,
the assignee and COUNTY. Permission to assign, however, shall under no
circumstances relieve CITY of its liabilities and obligations under the Agreement.
C. CITY shall not subcontract this Agreement and/or the services to be performed,
whether in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of COUNTY.
Permission to subcontract, however, shall under no circumstances relieve CITY of
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its liabilities and obligations under the Agreement. Further, CITY shall be fully
responsible for the acts, omissions, and failure of its subcontractors in the
performance of the specified contractual services, and of person(s) directly or
indirectly employed by subcontractors. Contracts between CITY and each
subcontractor shall require that the subcontractor's services be performed in
accordance with this Agreement. CITY shall make contracts between CITY and
subcontractors available upon request. For clarification and not limitation of
Section 15E, none of the following constitutes assent by COUNTY to a contract
between CITY and a subcontractor, or a waiver or release by COUNTY of
CITY's full compliance with the requirements of this Section: (1) COUNTY's
request or lack of request for contracts between CITY and subcontractors; (2)
COUNTY's review, extent of review or lack of review of any such contracts; or
(3) COUNTY's statements or actions or omissions regarding such contracts.
D. As required by Minnesota Statutes section 471.425, subd. 4a, CONTRACTOR
shall pay any subcontractor within ten (10) days of CONTRACTOR's receipt of
payment from COUNTY for undisputed services provided by the subcontractor,
and CONTRACTOR shall comply with all other provisions of that statute.
12. MERGER, MODIFICATION AND SEVERABILITY
A. The entire Agreement between the parties is contained herein and supersedes all
oral agreements and negotiations between the parties relating to the subject
matter. All items that are referenced or that are attached are incorporated and
made a part of this Agreement. If there is any conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and referenced or attached items, the terms of this Agreement shall
prevail.
B. Any alterations, variations or modifications of the provisions of this Agreement
shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing as an amendment to
this Agreement signed by the parties. Except as expressly provided, the
substantive legal terms contained in this Agreement including but not limited to
Indemnification, Insurance, Merger, Modification and Severability, Default and
Cancellation/Termination or Minnesota Law Governs may not be altered, varied,
modified or waived by any change order, implementation plan, scope of work,
development specification or other development process or document.
C. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions will not be affected.
13. DEFAULT AND CANCELLATION/TERMINATION
A. If CITY fails to perform any of the provisions of this Agreement, fails to
administer the work so as to endanger the performance of the Agreement or
otherwise breaches or fails to comply with any of the terms of this Agreement, it
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shall be in default. Unless CITY's default is excused in writing by COUNTY,
COUNTY may upon written notice immediately cancel or terminate this
Agreement in its entirety. Additionally, failure to comply with the terms of this
Agreement shall be just cause for COUNTY to delay payment until CITY's
compliance. In the event of a decision to withhold payment, COUNTY shall
furnish prior written notice to CITY.
B. For purposes of this subsection, "Data" means any data or information, and any
copies thereof, created by CITY or acquired by CONTACTOR from or through
COUNTY pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to handwriting,
typewriting, printing, photocopying, photographing, facsimile transmitting, and
every other means of recording any form of communication or representation,
including electronic media, email, letters, works, pictures, drawings, sounds,
videos, or symbols, or combinations thereof.
Upon expiration, cancellation or termination of this Agreement:
1. At the discretion of COUNTY and as specified in writing by the
Contract Administrator, CITY shall deliver to the Contract Administrator
all Data so specified by COUNTY.
2. COUNTY shall have full ownership and control of all such Data.
If COUNTY permits CITY to retain copies of the Data, CITY shall not,
without the prior written consent of COUNTY or unless required by law,
use any of the Data for any purpose or in any manner whatsoever; shall
not assign, license, loan, sell, copyright, patent and/or transfer any or all of
such Data; and shall not do anything which in the opinion of COUNTY
would affect COUNTY's ownership and/or control of such Data.
3. Except to the extent required by law or as agreed to by COUNTY,
CITY shall not retain any Data that are confidential, protected, privileged,
not public, nonpublic, or private, as those classifications are determined
pursuant to applicable law.
C. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, CITY shall
remain liable to COUNTY for damages sustained by COUNTY by virtue of any
breach of this Agreement by CITY. Upon notice to CITY of the claimed breach
and the amount of the claimed damage, COUNTY may withhold any payments to
CITY for the purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages
due COUNTY from CITY is determined. Following notice from COUNTY of
the claimed breach and damage, CITY and COUNTY shall attempt to resolve the
dispute in good faith.
D. The above remedies shall be in addition to any other right or remedy available to
COUNTY under this Agreement, law, statute, rule, and/or equity.
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E. COUNTY's failure to insist upon strict performance of any provision or to
exercise any right under this Agreement shall not be deemed a relinquishment or
waiver of the same, unless consented to in writing. Such consent shall not
constitute a general waiver or relinquishment throughout the entire term of the
Agreement.
F. This Agreement may be canceled/terminated with or without cause by either party
upon thirty (30) day written notice.
G. If this Agreement expires or is cancelled or terminated, with or without cause, by
either party, at any time, CITY shall not be entitled to any payment, fees or other
monies except for payments duly invoiced for then -delivered and accepted
deliverables/milestones pursuant to this Agreement. In the event CITY has
performed work toward a deliverable that COUNTY has not accepted at the time
of expiration, cancellation or termination, CITY shall not be entitled to any
payment for said work including but not limited to incurred costs of performance,
termination expenses, profit on the work performed, other costs founded on
termination for convenience theories or any other payments, fees, costs or
expenses not expressly set forth in this Agreement.
H. Upon written notice, COUNTY may immediately suspend or cancel/terminate this
Agreement in the event any of the following occur: (i) COUNTY does not obtain
anticipated funding from an outside source for this project; (ii) funding for this
project from an outside source is withdrawn, frozen, shut down, is otherwise
made unavailable or COUNTY loses the outside funding for any other reason; or
(iii) COUNTY determines, in its sole discretion, that funding is, or has become,
insufficient. COUNTY is not obligated to pay for any services that are provided
or costs or expenses or obligations incurred or encumbered after the notice and
effective date of the suspension or cancellation/termination. In the event
COUNTY suspends, cancels or terminates this Agreement pursuant to this
paragraph, COUNTY shall pay any amount due and payable prior to the notice of
suspension or cancellation/termination except that COUNTY shall not be
obligated to pay any amount as or for penalties, early termination fees, charges,
time and materials for services not then performed, costs, expenses or profits on
work done.
CITY has an affirmative obligation, upon written notice by COUNTY that this
Agreement may be suspended or cancelled/terminated, to follow reasonable
directions by COUNTY, or absent directions by COUNTY, to exercise a fiduciary
obligation to COUNTY, before incurring or making further costs, expenses,
obligations or encumbrances arising out of or related to this Agreement.
14. SURVIVAL OF PROVISIONS
Provisions that by their nature are intended to survive the term, cancellation or
termination of this Agreement do survive such term, cancellation or termination. Such
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provisions include but are not limited to: SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED (as to
ownership of property); INDEPENDENT CITY; INDEMNIFICATION; INSURANCE;
DUTY TO NOTIFY; DATA; RECORDS-AVAILABILITY/ACCESS; DEFAULT AND
CANCELLATION/TERMINATION; MEDIA OUTREACH; and MINNESOTA LAW
GOVERNS.
15. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
In order to coordinate the services of CITY with the activities of the Environment and
Energy Department so as to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, Ben Knudson,
Waste Reduction and Recycling Specialist, or his successor, shall manage this Agreement
on behalf of COUNTY and serve as liaison between COUNTY and CITY.
16. COMPLIANCE AND NON -DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION
A. CITY shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local statutes,
regulations, rules and ordinances currently in force or later enacted.
B. CITY shall comply with all applicable conditions of the COUNTY grant.
17. PAPER RECYCLING
COUNTY encourages CITY to develop and implement an office paper and newsprint
recycling program.
18. NOTICES
Unless the parties otherwise agree in writing, any notice or demand which must be given
or made by a party under this Agreement or any statute or ordinance shall be in writing,
and shall be sent registered or certified mail. Notices to COUNTY shall be sent to the
County Administrator with a copy to the originating COUNTY department at the address
given in the opening paragraph of this Agreement. Notice to CITY shall be sent to the
address stated in the opening paragraph of this Agreement or to the address stated in
CITY's Form W-9 provided to COUNTY.
19. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CITY affirms that to the best of CITY's knowledge, CITY's involvement in this
Agreement does not result in a conflict of interest with any party or entity which may be
affected by the terms of this Agreement. Should any conflict or potential conflict of
interest become known to CITY, CITY shall immediately notify COUNTY of the
conflict or potential conflict, specifying the part of this Agreement giving rise to the
conflict or potential conflict, and advise COUNTY whether CITY will or will not resign
from the other engagement or representation. Unless waived by COUNTY, a conflict or
potential conflict may, in COUNTY's discretion, be cause for cancellation or termination
of this Agreement.
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20. MEDIA OUTREACH
CITY shall notify COUNTY, prior to publication, release or occurrence of any Outreach
(as defined below). The parties shall coordinate to produce collaborative and mutually
acceptable Outreach. For clarification and not limitation, all Outreach shall be approved
by COUNTY, by and through the Public Relations Officer or his/her designee(s), prior to
publication or release. As used herein, the term "Outreach" shall mean all media, social
media, news releases, external facing communications, advertising, marketing,
promotions, client lists, civic/community events or opportunities and/or other forms of
outreach created by, or on behalf of, CITY (i) that reference or otherwise use the term
"Hennepin County," or any derivative thereof; or (ii) that directly or indirectly relate to,
reference or concern the County of Hennepin, this Agreement, the services performed
hereunder or COUNTY personnel, including but not limited to COUNTY employees and
elected officials.
21. MINNESOTA LAWS GOVERN
The laws of the state of Minnesota shall govern all questions and interpretations
concerning the validity and construction of this Agreement and the legal relations
between the parties and their performance. The appropriate venue and jurisdiction for
any litigation will be those courts located within the County of Hennepin, state of
Minnesota. Litigation, however, in the federal courts involving the parties will be in the
appropriate federal court within the state of Minnesota.
22. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
At the time of this Agreement: (1) Hennepin County is a signature party to the Joint
Powers Purchasing Agreement (Agreement No. A131396) (the "JPA"); (2) the Minnesota
Counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott and Washington are
signatories to the JPA ("Cooperative Members"); (3) if agreed upon pursuant to a
separate agreement between CITY and any Cooperative Member, the JPA allows a
Cooperative Member, subject to the terms of the JPA, to purchase the same or
substantially similar services based upon terms that are the same or substantially similar
to those set forth in this Agreement including but not limited to price/cost; and (4)
COUNTY shall have no obligation, liability or responsibility for any order or purchase
made under the contract between a Cooperative Member and CITY.
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COUNTY BOARD AUTHORIZATION
Reviewed by the County Attorney's COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
Office STATE OF MINNESOTA
Assistant County Attorney
Date:
Recommended for Approval
By:
Chair of Its County Board
ATTEST:
Deputy/Clerk of County Board
Date:
By:
County Administrator
Date:
By: By:
Acting Director, Assistant County Administrator
Environment and Energy Department - Public Works
Date: Date:
MUNICIPALITY
CITY warrants that the person who
executed this Agreement is authorized to do so on
behalf of CITY as required by applicable
articles, bylaws, resolutions or ordinances.*
Printed Name:
Signed:
Title:
Date:
*CITY shall submit applicable documentation (articles, bylaws, resolutions or ordinances) that confirms
the signatory's delegation of authority. This documentation shall be submitted at the time CITY returns
the Agreement to the COUNTY. Documentation is not required for a sole proprietorship.
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Attachment A
Hennepin County Residential
Recycling Funding Policy
January 1, 2017 — December 31, 2020
Board Adopted: November 29, 2016
Public Works
Environment and Energy Department
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I. Policy Description
A. Background
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has determined that curbside collection of
recyclables and organics from Hennepin County residents is an effective strategy to reduce
reliance on landfills, prevent pollution, conserve natural resources and energy, improve public
health, support the economy, and reduce greenhouse gases. Therefore, the county adopted the
goals established in State Statute and by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in its
Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Policy Plan and developed a Residential Recycling
Funding Policy to help reach a 75% recycling rate by 2030.
The county will distribute all Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment (SCORE) funds
received from the state to cities for curbside collection of residential recyclables and organics. If
cities form a joint powers organization responsible for managing a comprehensive recycling and
waste education system for the residents of those cities, the county will distribute recycling and
organics grants to that organization. Cities are expected to fulfill the conditions of the policy.
B. Term of the Policy
Hennepin County is committed to implement this policy and continue distributing all SCORE
funds received from the state for the purpose of funding curbside residential recycling and
organics programs from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2020. The county may revise this
policy if it determines changes are needed to assure compliance with state law and MPCA goals
established for metropolitan counties. In the event that SCORE funds are eliminated from the
state budget or significantly reduced, the county will consult with municipalities at that time and
develop a subsequent recommendation to the board on continuation of this policy and future
funding of curbside recycling and organics programs.
C. Grant Agreements
Each municipality seeking funding under the terms of the Residential Recycling Funding Policy
must enter into a recycling grant agreement with the county for a term concurrent with the
expiration of this policy, December 31, 2020. The grant agreement must be accompanied by a
resolution authorizing the city to enter into such an agreement.
D. Fund Distribution
The county will distribute to Hennepin County municipalities 100% of SCORE funds that the
county receives from the state. SCORE funds will be dedicated to two different purposes: 1)
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curbside recycling and 2) curbside organics recycling. SCORE funds are based on revenue
received by the State of Minnesota from the solid waste management (SWM) tax on garbage
services. SCORE funds are subject to change based on the SWM tax revenue received by the
state and funds allocated by the legislature. Funds distributed to municipalities for the current
calendar year will be based on SCORE funds received by the county in the state's corresponding
fiscal year.
II. Recycling
A. Allocation of Funds
The following formula will be utilized to determine a city's recycling SCORE grant each year.
Percent of SCORE funds allocated to curbside recycling:
2017 80%
2018 70%
2019 60%
2020 50%
City recycling grant calculation:
Number of households with
curbside recycling in city
Total number of households
with curbside recycling in
county
Total SCORE Recycling grant
x Funds available - amount available
for recycling to the city
Eligible residential households are defined as single family through eight-plex residential
buildings or other residential buildings where each housing unit sets out its own recycling
container for curbside collection. The number of eligible households will be determined by
counting the number of eligible households on January 1 of each funding year. The city will
report the number in its application for funding.
B. Application for Funding
Each municipality must complete an annual grant application by February 15 to receive funding
for that year. The application consists of a web -based report and a planning document provided
by the county. The web -based report asks for contract, program, tonnage, and financial
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information. The participation rate for the curbside recycling program must also be included in
the web -based report. The municipality must calculate its participation rate during the month of
October. The methodology for measuring participation must be provided to the county upon
request. The planning document asks for a description of activities the city will implement to
increase recycling and make progress toward county objectives.
C. Use of Funds
The following requirements apply to the use of recycling funds:
1. All grant funds accepted from the county must be used for waste reduction and recycling
capital and operating expenses in the year granted. The county will not reimburse any
funds in excess of actual expenses.
2. A municipality or joint powers organization may not charge its residents through
property tax, utility fees, or any other method for the portion of its recycling program
costs that are funded by county grant funds.
3. Municipalities must establish a separate accounting mechanism, such as a project
number, activity number, or fund that will separate recycling revenues and expenditures
from other municipal activities, including solid waste and yard waste activities.
4. Recycling and waste reduction activities, revenues, and expenditures are subject to audit.
5. Municipalities that do not contract for curbside recycling services will receive grant funds
provided that at least 90% of the grant funds are credited back to residents and the city
meets all minimum program requirements. The additional 10% may be used for
municipal administrative and promotional expenses.
D. City Requirements
1. Materials Accepted
At a minimum, the following materials must be collected curbside:
• Metal food and beverage cans;
• Glass food and beverage containers;
• Cardboard boxes;
• Newspaper and inserts;
• Mail, office and school papers;
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p r o m o t i o n a l m a t e r i a l s ;
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