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<br />Dec. 28, 1984
<br />RECENT COUNCIL ACTIONS (Dec. 17-28)
<br />Transit —The Council decided to drop consid^ration, at this
<br />time, of proposals to ouild a "fast -link" transit connection
<br />along the University Av. corridor, linking downtown St. Paul
<br />ants Minneapolis. The Council said any reconsideration of the
<br />fast -link concept should depend on: 1) how well the concept
<br />fits with the results of a study of light rail transit and other
<br />alternatives for University Av., and 2) an evaluation of the
<br />need for the fast -link and its effect on the two downtowns.
<br />Aircraft Noise —In response to concerns from Burnsville,
<br />the Council asked its Aviation Policy Plan Task Force to study
<br />the impact of the "Burnsville turn," an aircraft departure path
<br />begun two years ago. The new departure takes planes over
<br />southern Bloomington and parts of Burnsville instead of
<br />mainly over Bloomington and Richfield. The Metropolitan
<br />Airports Commission has said the current flight path Achieves
<br />a better distribution of aircraft noise. The task force will begin
<br />discussions on Jan. 25 and is expected to make recommenda-
<br />tions in mid -March.
<br />Landfill Expansion —The Council said the final environ-
<br />mental impact statement for a proposed 5,644 acre-feet
<br />expansion of Flying Cloud landfill in Eden Prairie is adequate.
<br />Eden Prairie concerns over potential health hazards, damage to
<br />the environment and lower propery values from the expan-
<br />sion will be addressed when a permit for the proposed
<br />expansion is considered by the Council.
<br />Human Services —The Council accepted reports from its
<br />Criminal Justice Advisory Committee and i+.s Telecommunica-
<br />tions Task Force and made the following changes in its 1985
<br />work program for human services-
<br />- Discontirn work in criminal justim and public safety.
<br />— Continue telecommunications work already started, namely
<br />an infrastructure study of telecommunications facilities and
<br />services in the region. After the work is completed, the
<br />Council will make a decision about how to proceed with
<br />future telecommunications work.
<br />— Study trends and iuues affecting the region, looking
<br />especially at children, youth, older people, woi fen, minorities,
<br />people with disabilities and people with low incomes.
<br />Sewers —The Council amended Part 1 of its Metropolitan
<br />Development Guide chapter on water resources management.
<br />The changes: 1) phased out the Savage sewage treatment plant;
<br />2) recommended the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
<br />Include the Middle Belt Line sewer interceptor project in the
<br />commission's development program (the project is designed to
<br />dliminate sewage overflows from Beaver, Phalen, Como and
<br />McCarron's Lakes to the Mississippi River); and 3) incorpor.
<br />ate into the guide several system improvement studies already
<br />approved in the commission's 1985 capital improvement budget.
<br />Budget —The Council revised its 1984 and 1985 work pro-
<br />gram and budget, including additions and reductions resulting
<br />in a net spending increase of S279288. The major addition is
<br />S326AM for new computer equipment. The main reduction is
<br />$129,000 in consultant �xwdiz• for a consumer health expendi-
<br />ture survey and an aviation policy plan revision. The Council
<br />is 3Iso carrying over $222,500 in consultant work from 1984
<br />to 1985.
<br />Housing —The Council said a housing revenue bond plan
<br />subirrit W, by DakotaCvunty HRA on behalf of Inver Grove
<br />He- ,hts is consistent wit`r Council ho"ng guidelines. The city
<br />is cor-p,:ting with :ther cities statewide for mortgage revenue
<br />bond .ig totalling S27.5 million. No city is to receive more
<br />th; ,, $10 million. If selected, the city would be able to make
<br />138 below -market rate home loans.
<br />Aging —The Council chose Carver County as the next
<br />county for which the Council will develop a plan for how
<br />sprvices for older people shouN be organized, providcd and
<br />funded. Plans have already been developed for Anoka, Dakota,
<br />Hennepin, Ramsey and Scott Counties.
<br />Loan Program —The Council extended its planning assist-
<br />ance loan program to local governments for another three-year
<br />period, from Jan. 1, 1985, to Dec. 31, 1987. It also broadened
<br />the guidelines of the $300,000 program to include implemen-
<br />tation of comprehensive plans and community development.
<br />Parks —The Council amended its acquisition grant with
<br />Ramsey County to acquire a land parcel in Bald Eagle -Otter
<br />Lake Regional Park at a cost of $140,000. The grant now
<br />totals approximately S3 million.
<br />Tourism —The Council decided to provide phone answering
<br />and magazine distribution services in 1985 to Metroland, Inc.,
<br />one of seven regional organizations that promote tourism in
<br />Minnesota. The Council will be reimbursed for the services.
<br />The Council also decided to help the Metroland board develop
<br />a long{ange reorganization and marketing program. Assistance
<br />to the board will be limited to six months, ending July 1, 1985,
<br />when the Council will evaluate the assistance.
<br />Comparable Worth —The Council accepted a joint labor-
<br />management committee report on comparable worth and pay
<br />equity issues as its guide for a state -required study of the issues
<br />as they apply to Council employees. The report is scheduled to
<br />go to the state next fall.
<br />NEW APPOINTMENTS
<br />1-he Council made two appointments to its Arts Advisory
<br />Board. They are: Carolyn Bye, Shorewood, for the arts
<br />administrator position; and Nancy E. Anderson, St. Louis
<br />Park, as a citizen member.
<br />PUBLIC HEARINGS, PUBLIC MEETINGS
<br />Air Quality —The Council will huld a public hearing on pro-
<br />posed strategies to reduce carbon monoxide to acceptable
<br />levels at the intersection of Snelling and University Avs. in
<br />St. Paul. The hearing will be held Jan. 3, 7 p.m., at the Hemline
<br />Branca Library, 1558 W. Minnehaha Av. in St. Paul. For s
<br />free copy of the proposed Amendment tc the Air Quality
<br />Control Plan, all the Communications Department at
<br />291-6464. If you have any questions, all Ann Braden, trans-
<br />portation planner, at 291.6525.
<br />Parks —The Metropolitan Council will hold a public hearing
<br />on changes in its capital improvement program (CIP) for
<br />regional recreation parks and open spaces. It will be held Jan. 7,
<br />1985, before the Council's Metropolitan Systems Committee
<br />at 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers. For a free copy of the CIP
<br />document, no. 11414.163, all the Communications Depart-
<br />ment at 2916464. If you have any questions, all Jade
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