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BONITA CARI'SON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ~.--~-/"--'
ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES (AMM)
JANUARY 17, 1995
INTRODUCTION:
BACKGROUND:
Although, city staff
ISSUES:
DISCUSSION:
City Council has requested a discussion prior to approving payment
of 1995 AMM dues in the amount of $3,084.
The AMM is an organization comprised of metropolitan cities
membership with the primary function of lobbying the State
legislature on behalf of member cities. Historically, the AMM
promotes positions which have been developed by policy
committees and formally adopted by AMM members at the fall
Legislative meeting.
members serve on most of the AMM policy committees, I do not
believe that council members served on this year's committees.
The City of Prior Lake has been a member of AMM for a number of
years. In recent years some AMM policies have been seen by the
council as less than consistent with the City of Prior Lake's position..
For example, the recommendations of the AMM Urban Strategies
task force (formed in response to Representative Myron Orfield's
housing issues) were seen as inconsistent with the City's position.
Another conflict occurred when AMM supported an elected
Metropolitan Council. These positions have led to a concern on the
part of the City Council that AMM does not represent the City's
position, and therefore continued AMM membership should be
discussed. AMM representatives will attend the City Council
Meeting to discuss AMM services and the benefits of AMM
membership.
The City Council may wish to consider the following options in
conjunction with, or as a substitute to AMM membership;
I,
Form a coalition with other cities having similar interests to
lobbying on specific topics;
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In recent years many Metropolitan cities have formed
legislative coalitions in order to influence legislative
action on issues on which AMM had no position, had a
different position than the coalition, or when the cities
felt issues required additional support. Examples of
these groups are the Scott County Transportation
Coalition and the North Metro Mayors Association.
2:
Assign City Council, staff or paid lobbyist(s) to represent
the City on important issues;
This action will certainly require more commitment of
the City Council and/or staff plus additional funding
resources, if outside lobbyists are employed.
The alternatives relating to the AMM membership are: 1) Approve payment of 1995 AMM Dues,
2) Terminate AMM membership,
3) Table action to a future date.
The Council' should discuss their concerns with AMM
representatives. I believe that part of the message they will deliver
is that cities need to participate if they desire their views be
reflected in final AMM policies.
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If alternate # 1 is chosen, a motion and second to approve the
payment of the 1995 AMM dues. Alternate # 2 would require a
membership.
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associat!on of
metropolitan
municipalities
December 28, 1994
Ms. Frank Boyles
City Administrator
4629 Dakota SE - Box 359
Prior Lake, MN. 55372
CITY MGk.
CITY OF PRIOR
DEC 2. 8 19~..
Dear Frank:
I am privileged as President of the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) to write this letter to
transmit your 1995 AMM Dues Statement. The AMM is in its
21st. year of service to metro cities and its record of
success and accomplishments on behalf of cities is one of
which we can all be proud.
We will not rest on our laurels, however, as we begin a new
year. Property tax restructing and adequate funding for
city provided services will continue to be a hot topic at
the legislature and the AMMmust continue to represent the
metro cities with a united voice. There will be increased
pressure to eliminate City LGA/HACA and transfer those
funds to education.
The AMM must also play a strong role in determining the
agenda for the reorganized Metropolitan Council and the
metro agenda for the Legislature. The AMMwill also
continue to be a strong voice in dealing with the urban
revitilization issues. The report of the AMM's Urban
Strategies Task Force should serve as the road map for this
discussion at the Legislature.
The AMM needs your active participation and financial
support in preserving local control and protecting the
ability of cities to provide essential services to their
residents. I look forward to working with you and your
Mayor and Councilmembers during the coming year. THE AMM
IS YOUR ORGANIZATION!
Craig R. Rapp, AMM President
Brooklyn Park Manager
3490 lexington avenue north, st. paul, minnesota 55126 (612) 490-3301
DUES STATEMENT
FOR
1995
PRIOR LAKE
3490 Lexington Ave., No.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55126
As requi~ed by the AMM By-Laws, the Board of Directors has
established the 1995 dues schedule. The schedule reflects a 1%
minimum increase over 1994 plus a continued phase in of a larger
amount for those cities with significant population growth. The base
dues are equal to 52% of a cities League of Minnesota Cities
dues and the figure indicated is the same as the figure transmitted
to you last July for budget planning purposes.
The membership
Municipalities
ending December
LAKE.
dues in the Association of Metropolitan
for the year beginning January 1, 1995 and
31, 1995 are $3,084 for the City of PRIOR
I declare under the penalties of law that the foregoing amount is
just and correct and that no part of it has been paid.
Vern Peterson, Executive Director
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities