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Home My WebLink AboutOSTF August 16, 2006 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Open Space Task Force Wednesday, August 16,2006 Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m. 2. Discuss Updated Map - (Courtney Bednarz will distribute at the meeting) 3. Open Space Referendum Ballot Question Wording - Handouts 4. Discuss Referendum Time Schedule 5. Other Business A. Presentation by Anoka Conservation District - Josh Williams B. Topics for the next meeting 6. Adjournment ~NDbVE~ d) 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Open Space Task Force FROM: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator SUBJECT: Open Space Referendum Ballot Question Wording DATE: August 16,2006 At the last meeting of the Open Space Task Force (August 9, 2006), the Task Force indicated that they would like to focus on the ballot language at the next meeting. I have provided the most recent ballot language below and have provided a variety of attachments to assist with your review. Of particular interest is a follow up email that I received from Cordelia Pierson, Program Manager for the Trust For Public Land summarizing some of her key points from the last Task Force meeting. The following is the most recent ballot question language: "Shall the City of Andover, Minnesota be authorized to issue it's general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 to finance the acquisition of land for the preservation of natural open space, protection of water and air quality, preservation of wildlife habitat areas, educational opportunities and to provide walking and biking trails, with acquisitions based on the recommendation of a citizens advisory committee and subject to City Council approval?" Please bring your comments to the meeting, Courtney Bednarz will assist in facilitating discussion, I have a schedule vacation and wiII be back in the office on August 21 st. ~ - Cordelia Pierson Email & Attachments -"Washington County Proposed November 2006 Referendum - City of Woodbury Ballot Language - Washington County Handouts - Land Vote Examples of Ballot Language Page 1 of: James Dickinson From: Cordelia Pierson [Cordelia.Pierson@tpl.org] Sent: Thursday, August 10, 200612:04 PM To: Mike Gamache; James Dickinson Cc: Will Abberger Subject: Andover Technical assistance on conservation finance Dear Mayor Gamache and City Administrator Dickinson: 7/ Thank you for inviting me to your Open Space Task Force meeting last night. I have attached an outline of some of the kev points we cliscussed. Will Abberger, of our national Conservation Finance team, is willing to help you as well; he can be reached at the email address above and by phone at 850-222-7911 x23. He is in his office today and tomorrow, and will be in Minnesota in early September (Sept. 5 week). Please talk with Will about what assistance would be most helpful for you now, and he can send you a template technical assistance letter for you to provide to him. Also, please let me know how I can help further. . add a title, · make sure you test what purposes are supported by the Andover voters, · add a price point (what an average household will payor $ per value), . add leveraged $, · add willing sellers IF no eminent domain will be used with these funds, . add the audit provision. ~~)1 of. qve').fI\()Y"'\ \ ~ ~cJ . Some quick notes from last night - ) As ou mentioned wa issue with Andover council, Wash. Co commissioners were reluctant on the citizen selection as well, so they were careful in their wordin~; spending reVlewe va cit. adv. committee does not preclude the commissioners from quick decision-making (they do not have to get prior approval). I hope that helps. I have attached an earlier draft of the Wash. Co ballot language with some provisions they decided NOT to include but that would have been positive. Will and I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you again for your invitation to provide technical assistance. Cordelia S.C. Pierson Program Manager The Trust for Public Land, Minnesota Office 2610 University Avenue, Suite 300 Saint Paul, MN 55114 651-999-5312 (direct) 651-917-2248 fax cordelia. pierson@tpl.org http://www.tpl.org The Trust for Public Land - Conserving land for people since 1972. Because everyone needs a place to play outdoors. ~/11!2006 The Trust for Public L~nd Conservation Fin::1nce Local r..~easure Primer 3/10/09 ~4.='lge~' ,"",l~ ~... Preparntion: Assemble Conlition of Elected Officials, Local Leaders Complete Feasibility and Legal Research Conduct Public Opinion Polling Develop Program Concept and Ballot Measure Campaign: Build Coalition and Do Community Outreach Rais0 Funds Communicate i':(cssag~ VOTE Critical Steps for a Successful Ballot r~easure Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Feasibility Research Public Opinion Survey Program Recommendations Ballot Measure Design Campaign Step 1: Feasibility Research -Assess open space, park and conservation priorities -Explore fiscal capacity and finance options -Evaluate legal requirements, political profile and election history Step 2: Public Opinion Survey -Determine potential level of public support for financing parks and open space -Test voter priorities, sample ballot language, spending tolerance, fiscal safeguards -Pollster selection, questionnaire design, analysis and presentation are very important Step 3: Program RecommGnd!1tions -Choice of funding mechanism -Amount and duration of financing -Expenditure priorities and purposes -Public accountability -Timing - choice of election date Step 4: Ballot r.1easure Design -Meet legal requirements; work with public attorney and bond counsel -Reflect popular priorities from survey -Reflect political support -Integrate best practices Ballot Language Best Prvctices -Meets Legal Standards -Includes Benefits -Presents Costs in Understandable Ways -Includes Accountability Provisions -Includes a Title Step 5: Campaign -Structure the campaign governance committees -Create plan for fundraising -Design communications and media mix - Earned media - Literature - Direct mail - Paid media -Seek endorsements -Get out the vote Washington County Proposed November 2006 Referendum Proposed Ballot Language February 6, 2006 PRESERVATION OF WATER QUALITY, DRINKING WATER SOURCES, PARKS, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT Shall Washington County be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $20,000,000 maturing over a term not to exceed ten years, to acquire and improve land and interests in land, from wiIIing sellers, and for the purposes of improving the water quality of rivers, lakes, and streams; protecting drinking water sources; creating parks; preserving wildlife habitat, wetlands, woodlands, and prairies; and protecting land along the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers from development, while seeking matching funds for these purposes, with spending reviewed by a citizens' advisory committee and subject to an annual public audit? _Yes _No BY VOTING 'YES' ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. THIS PROPOSAL WOULD COST THE MEDIAN HOMEOWNER IN WASHINGTON COUNTY $25.88 PER YEAR FOR TEN YEARS OR $2.16 PER MONTH. The maximum amount of the increased tax levy as a percentage of market value is 0.01106% and the amount that wiII be raised by the new tax rate in the first year to be levied (2007) is $2,590,091. ----~ '~-'j"' ci1'YOFwoODlmkY :. .' . NoTICE or.SrJtCIALELECTION '.' .'. . . ~',., . ~'.' ..- ',:', .,:\.~, :'~ ..... :' ',: .'~,; ,:,.., . " -- . SPEclALl\LEcno~ ON OPEN SPACE A<<;;QmmON AND . ..' ,B~E\t.G SPORTSjCEN'I'ElUMPROYJ;:MEm' , : . .~:: '. Non~'rslmREBYGIVEN thBt ~ .::.....,.;~~~:W.IIOI&iD:..id~~\&. ~i ' . .', " .'., "~'\" . , . . ~ ,ty" Woodbwy,\}'~ County, Mim>e$ota. OJ!.1UeSd8y,.No~CO/lbc:r.8;200S, bctW.,.., Iha . bo""ol1:OQ!.'P'.~~:';09i>.'!li,;'alwl#,"""(o!Iowjng:q~WlIJbe~ '. ' .. Shoul4l1ie Citi:OfWOOdbuiy,MiiiDcsOta,'be.u\bOlizedto lss.\lCl iti s-nI obliPiioa. .. . 'boodIlun~'lollOOJ<CC:<!d,$~;QOQpoQ.IO~~:acquisJlif>ooflliDdforthe . 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'; ., _':,' r' '. .r. ~~ '"i"-,: .Cl'l'Y:OFWOOl>BURX"'~i;':'; ';, :: - .O:FJ11cw, S.PEGIAI}~U';C'.fI()N:BALLOT" .~~~;_'~?t;'''~~:.2'::;~; .:ri8;~d..n;i~'~'Q~' .:~~,~ ;.: "~iAAi~'~'-~~Ocia!ldligatj . ... tL....;~..~~~;:1 ~ l :r ., j.' ",:, ~ .. " , :. ."". :'t ;". . ',' .- J' - J'iJ~ A Ballot Referendum on Land Conservation Funding November 7, 2006 PRESERVATION OF WATER QUALITY, WOODLANDS, AND OTHER NATURAL AREAS In favor of authorizing Washington County to issue general obligation bonds in one or more issues in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to acquire and improve land and interests in land, for the purposes of improving water quality of rivers, lakes and streams; protecting drinking water sources; purchasing parklands; preserving wetlands and woodlands; and protecting land along water bodies from development, with spending reviewed by a citizens' advisory committee and subject to an annual audit? Yes No BY VOTING 'YES' ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. This proposal would cost approximately $12 per year for ten years for each $100,000 in property value on most property types. AgricuIturalland and noncommercial seasonal properties currently are exempt from the tax. The maximum amount of the increased tax levy as a percentage of market value would be 0.0111% and the maximum amount that would be raised by the new tax rate in the first year to be levied would be $2,600,000. Washington County residents have long appreciated and have been attracted to a high quality of life supported by a wealth of parklands; wetlands, woodlands and other natural areas; and lakes, rivers and streams. These community assets are changing as the county's population continues to grow. Every day, efforts to conserve these areas become more difficult and more expensive. On November 7, Washington County will ask residents to vote on an additional property tax to fund a program to protect drinking water sources; to improve the water quality ofIakes, rivers and streams; and to preserve natural areas throughout the county. Commonly Asked Questions What will the county accomplish with this dedicated funding? Washington County will use the funds to improve water quality of rivers, lakes and streams; protect drinking water sources; complete parkland acquisitions; protect high quality natural areas such as wetlands, woodlands, and prairie; and help preserve the county's rural landscape. How will the county do this? The county would acquire land or enter into land preservation agreements to permanently protect strategic lands, and would provide grants to local governments to protect lands that are important to local communities. What are the county's priorities? The county will give priority to lands located within already established county parks and along water bodies. Further priority will be given to lands adjacent to already protected lands, land providing multiple public benefits including public access, and projects that leverage non-county resources. Where would the lands be located? Land in all communities will be eligible for consideration. How many acres could be protected with this funding? The county expects to protect between 1,200 and 5,000 acres. The actual amount will depend on land values, payment plans, and the availability of other funds. With leverage from matching funds and landowner donations, more land could be protected. Based on past experience in Washington County and similar programs elsewhere, the county should be able to match every dollar spent with at least $3 from other organizations. Why would a landowner want to participate in this program? This program would give landowners an opportunity to realize some or all of the market value oftheir land without selling it for development. This would be an option for landowners who don't want to see their land developed but want to protect it for the enjoyment of future generations. How long will these properties be protected? The land will be permanently protected. How much will property taxes increase to fund this program and for how long? A property owner will pay about $12 per year for each $100,000 of assessed property value for 10 years. The annual tax impact is expected to decrease in future years due to growth in the county's tax base. Will all property owners be required to pay this tax? No, state law exempts agricultural land and seasonal property from taxes used to repay all referendum debt. How will the county ensure the program is effective? A citizen advisory committee will review spending and program expenditures will be audited annually. Does the county have any experience with this type of program? In February 2000, Washington County established a program for the purpose of preserving the rural landscape and high-quality natural areas that make Washington County a special place to live, recreate and do business. The program has operated for six years with limited funding from a state grant and county levy. During the past six years, the county partnered with several organizations on seven projects to protect 203 acres. The county was very successful in attracting matching funds, leveraging nearly $5 of non-county funds for every $1 of county investment. If the referendum passes, the county would be able to expand its land protection program. For more information: Call Jane Harper at 651-430-6011 or visit the county's website: www.co.washington.mn.us N:\ WP\GC\2006referendum\commonquestionsfactsheetdoc Washington County Citizens for Land and Water Safeguarding our Quality of Life Investing in Washington County today will ensure a high quality of life for our children and grandchildren many years from now: . Clean and healthy lakes, rivers, and streams guarantee a secure supply of drinking water for future generations . Controlling over-development reduces the property tax burden on existing private landowners . Securing land and water for parks and recreation is vital for maintaining Washington County's quality oflife We all know that Washington County is a special place. Rolling prairies, forested hills, and two spectacular rivers frame a region that offers its residents a high quality of life. Clean water, rural character, and access to open space and opportunities for recreation are just some of the qualities that make Washington County unique. These resources cannot be taken for granted, however, and the time is now for citizens to step up and secure the future of our county. An Urgent Need for Action Washington County's land and water resources are valuable assets that, once lost, are gone forever: . New development along vital rivers, wetlands and lakes threatens water quality across the county . The loss of farmland and natural areas threatens the rural character Washington County residents cherish . Continued population growth is creating increased demand for Washington County's parks and trails ~ -~ ;.;~.. -::..~ - -- ~--...... ~'- ~ The Future is Now Photo Credit: Peter Crouser On November 7, Washington County voters will be asked to decide whether to authorize $20 million in bonds to permanently protect drinking water quality, parkIands, woodlands, wildlife habitat, and healthy rivers, lakes and streams: . Ifpassed, this measure would only cost approximately $12 per year for each $100,000 in residential property value . All spending would be reviewed by a citizens' advisory committee and would be subject to an annual audit . Funds would leverage conservation funding from other sources You can help by VOTING YES! On November 7, and volunteering and donating today! On November 7, Washington County residents will have a chance to vote 'Yes' for land and water: PRESERVATION OF WATER QUALITY, WOODLANDS, AND OTHER NATURAL AREAS In favor of authorizing Washington County to issue general obligation bonds in one or more issues in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to acquire and improve land and interests in land, for the purposes of improving water quality of rivers, lakes, and streams; protecting drinking water sources; purchasing parklands; preserving wetlands and woodlands; and protecting land along water bodies from development, with spending reviewed by a citizens' advisory committee and subject to an annual audit? Yes No BY VOTING 'YES' ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. This proposal would cost approximately $12 per year for ten years for each $100,000 in property value on most property types. Agricultural land and noncommercial seasonal properties currently are exempt from the tax. The maximum amount of the increased tax levy as a percentage of market value would be 0.0111 % and the maximum amount that would be raised by the new tax rate in the first year to be levied would be $2,600,000. To make a contribution, please send a check indicating your name, employer, and occupation to Washington County Citizens for Land and Water, P.O. Box 28116, Oakdale, MN 55128-0116. l;; Photo Credit: Peter Crouser For more information on how to sign up to volunteer, or learn more about the campaign, contact: Washington County Citizens for Land and Water C/o Justin Fay, Campaign Coordinator, at 612-251-6034 or WashingtonCountvCampaign(W,gmail.com Visit us on the web: www.conservationcampaign.org Prepared and paid for by the Washington County Citizens for Land and Water Committee, P.O. 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WWW,CI.ANDOVER,MN,US TO: Open Space Task Force FROM: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator SUBJECT: Discuss Referendum Time Schedule DATE: August 16,2006 Attached are documents provided to me by our Bond Counsel to assist in planning an open space referendum ballot question for the November general election. To stay on track, I am proposing that the City Council make a decision on September 5, 2006 determining whether or not it is the intention of the Council to have a November ballot question. In preparation, an update will be provided to the Council at their August 29th Workshop meeting. At this meeting a progress report of the Open Space Task Force will be presented and the Council will have the opportunity to ask questions that they may have. Please keep in mind that the deadline for ballot question for the November 2006 general election would be September 15th, and at that time the exact wording for the ballot question would need to be ready. 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Date Action ,2006 Resolution Calling Election for Election Day of ,2006 No later than ,2006 NotifY County Auditor of Election 53 days prior to Election Day No later than ,2006 Publish Notice of Election First publication 14 days prior to Publication to be for 2 consecutive weeks Election Day No later than ,2006 Post Notice of Election 10 days prior to Election Day No later than ,2006 Publish Sample Ballot 7 days prior to Election Day No later than ,2006 Post Sample Ballot 4 days prior to Election Day Election Day - ,2006 Post Sample Ballot at Polling Place (City Hall) No later than ,2006 Resolution Canvassing Returns Within 7 days of Election Day Next regular Council meeting on ,2006 I 438320vl ELECTION TIMELlNE CITIES Reviewed June 2006 - No Changes from Last Revision - November 24,2004 No special election on second Tuesday in December or within 40 days after state general election. No municipality may conduct a special election during the 19 weeks before the state primary election in the year ending in two, except for special elections conducted on the date of the school district general election (~ 204B.135, Subd. 4). By June 1, combine polling places; give county auditor notice within 30 days (~204B.l4, Subd.2(b)) By June 1 of year of state general election or 90 days before election (if permitted) change precincts (~204B.14, esp. Subd. 4). 60 days posted notice 90 days before - new polling places and no polling place changes between the state primary and the state general election (~204B.16, Subd. 3), with 25 days notice to be given 60 days before, give notice of changed precincts (~204B.14, Subd. 4) 53 days before - notifY county auditor of election (~205.16, Subd. 4) (2004 Amendment) 46 days before - notifY Secretary of State (provided by County Auditor) (~ 205.16, Subd. 5) (2004 Amendment) 30 days before - petition for hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. can be filed (~205.l75, Subd. 3), with 10 days notice to be given 30 days before - printed ballots for absentee voting (~204B.35, Subd. 4) 25 days before - appoint election judges (~204B.21, Subd. 2) 25 days before-mail noticeofanynewpollingplace(~204B.16.Subd.1a) 1) 2 weeks' published notice of election (4th class cities can dispense with) (~205.16, Subd. 10 days' notice of changed voting hours after petition (~205.175, Subd. 3) 10 days' posted notice (if published, can dispense with) (~205.l6, Subd. 1) 1380021v2 I week's published sample ballot C4th class cities can dispense with) CS205.16, Subd. 2) 4 days' posted sample ballot CS205.l6, Subd. 3) Election day posting of polling-place sample ballot CS205.16, Subd. 3). No public meetings between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. CS204C.03, Subd. I) Within 7 days after, canvass and declare the results CS205.185, Subd. 3) 5 days after canvass for a primary or special primary - contest period lapses CS209.021, Subd. I) 7 days after canvass for a special or general election - contest period lapses CS209.021, Subd. I) First revote - no sooner than 180 days/6 months CS475.58, Subd. la; S205.10) Second revote - no sooner than I year from fIrst revote CS475.58, Subd. la) Mail balloting - see SS204B.45 through 204B.47. County Auditor approval required. 6 weeks C42 days) before, give notice of election and special mail procedure. S204B.46 2-question limit. 20-14 days before, mail ball~ts. Ballots received until 8 p.m. on election day. CS204B.45) NOTE: Home rule charter may control some aspects CS205.02, Subd. 2) 1380021v2 2 SPECIAL ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR MINNESOTA CITIES Reviewed June 2006 - No Changes from Last Revision - November 24, 2004 All cites are to Minnesota Statutes Initial Resolution The initial resolution calling the special election should address the items detailed in this section: the question, hours, precincts, polling places, judges, and notice. Question. Hours. The first step in calling a special election is the adoption by the city council of a resolution which (I) states the amount the city proposes to borrow and the purpose for which the debt is to be incurred and (2) calls for the submission of the question to the vote of the electorate. ~475.57. A question cannot be submitted if it was submitted to the voters within the previous 180 days, ~475.58, Subd. Ia, or six months, ~205.1O, Subd. 1. This resolution must also include the date of the election and hours for voting, the location of each polling place and all propositions or questions to be voted upon at the election. ~205.16, Subd. 1. Hours for voting, in all events including 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (metro municipalities 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), are to be those established for prior elections, until the earlier resolution establishing the hours is revoked. ~205.175. Precincts. Polling Places. The election precincts, polling places and officials for any special election shall be the same as at the last preceding general election in the municipality unless changed according to law. ~204D.24, Subd. 1. Normally, a polling place is designated in each precinct in the city. However, in any city of the third or fourth class or having territory in more than one county or for two contiguous precincts having a combined total of fewer than 500 voters, the council may provide by June I for a single accessible combined polling place, giving the county auditor notice within 30 days after approval. ~204B.14, Subd. 2(b). Judges. The initial resolution must also appoint the election judges who will serve at the special election. This appointment must be made at least 25 days before the election. ~204B.21, Subd. 2. The election judges are appointed from the list of qualified voters eligible to vote in Minnesota, subject to various limitations including those of ~204B.19, Subd. 5, requiring party balance among election judges. ~204B.19. Notice. The initial resolution must also include a sample of the notice of the special election. ~475.59. The required contents of this notice are described below. For a fourth class city, the initial resolution may dispense with publication of the sample ballot, as mentioned below. Published and Posted Notice of the Election Notice of the election should be timed and have contents as detailed below in this section. 1380021v2 I County Auditor. At least 53 days prior to the election, the city clerk shall provide a written notice to the county auditor, including the date of the election and the offices and questions to be voted on at the election. ~205.16, Subd. 4. The County Auditor must notifY the Secretary of State at least 46 days prior to the election. ~ 205.16, Subd. 5. Timing. In all cities, unless a home rule charter provides the manner for giving notice, the City Clerk must provide two weeks' published notice of the election and may also provide 10 days' posted notice of the election. ~205.16, Subd. 1. In any city of the fourth class (any city which has no more than 10,000 inhabitants, ~41O.01) the governing body may dispense with publication of the notice, so long as 10 days' posted notice is provided. ~205.16, Subd. 1. The term "two weeks' published notice" means that the notice must be published in the local official newspaper at least once during each calendar week for two calendar weeks, that at least five days must elapse between the two publications, and that at least 14 days must elapse between the first publication and the date of the election. ~~645.11 and 645.13. The term "10 days' posted notice" means that the notice of the election must be posted in at least three places in the city, in a manner likely to attract attention, for at least the 10 day period immediately preceding the election. ~645.12, Subd. 1. The City Clerk must also post a copy of this notice in his office for public inspection. ~205.16, Subd. 1. The computation of duration excludes the first, and includes the last, day of the period. ~645.15. Content. The notice of the election must include the following information: (I) the question to be voted on, including the maximum amount of the bond issue and the purpose of the proposed issue, ~~475.59 and 205.16, Subd. I; (2) the ballot needs to note that voting yes is voting for a tax increase, ~275.60, and note the maximum increased levy and first year levy increase, ~275.61 (expanded on below); (3) the date of the election and hours for voting; and (4) the location of each polling place. ~205.16, Subd. I. Additional Information on Ballot The ballot must include the following notice in bold face type "BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE." The ballot must also state the maximum amount of the increased levy as a percentage of market value and the amount that will be raised by the new referendum tax rate in the first year it is to be levied. ~~275.60 and 275.61. Sample Ballots The City Clerk must, at least one week before the election, publish a sample ballot in the official newspaper of the city. In a non-metro fourth class city, the council may decide to dispense with the publication of the sample ballot. ~205.16, Subd. 2. The City Clerk must also post a sample ballot in his office for public inspection for at least four days before the election, and must post a sample ballot in each polling place on election day. ~205.16, Subd. 3. 1380021 v2 ? Number of Election Judges Except in precincts where voting machines are used, the City Council must provide one judge for every 150 votes cast in that precinct at the last similar election, provided that there must be at least three judges in each precinct for every election. Additional election judges may also be appointed to count ballots after voting has ended, and must be appointed in certain circumstances. Election judge trainees are not counted towards the required member of election judges. ~204B.22. Official Ballots Official ballots should conform to the items detailed below in this section, as to the color, form, back, and preparation. Ballot. Color. The proposition relating to the issuance of bonds and all other questions relating to city affairs which are to be presented at the same election must be printed on one separate blue ballot and must be prepared, printed and distributed under the direction of the City Clerk at the same time and in the same manner as other municipal ballots. The ballots when voted must be deposited in a separate blue ballot box provided by the City Clerk for each voting precinct. ~205.17, Subd. 4. Ouestion Form. With respect to the proposition relating to the issuance of bonds, a concise statement of the nature of the proposition must be printed on the ballots. To the left of the proposition there must appear the words "YES" and "NO", and to the left of and on the same line with each of the words shall be printed a square, so that the voter may indicate by a mark (X) either a negative or an affirmative vote. Suitable instructions must also appear on the ballot directing the voter to put an (X) in the square before the word "YES" if the voter desires to vote for the proposition, or to put an (X) before the word "NO" if the voter desires to vote against the proposition. ~204B.36, Subd. 3. Additional Information on Ballot. The ballot must include the following notice in bold face type "BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE." The ballot must also state the maximum amount of the increased levy as a percentage of market value and the amount that will be raised by the new referendum tax rate in the first year it is to be levied. ~~ 275.60 and 275.61. Back of Ballot. On the back of the ballot must be printed the words "Official Ballot", the date of the election and lines for the initials of at least two election judges. The words must be printed so that they will be visible when the ballot is properly folded by the voter for deposit in the ballot box. ~204B.37. Printing. The city clerk shall prepare and have printed the necessary election materials, including the ballots. ~205.185, Subd. 1. Optical Scan Ballots. For provisions regarding the form of Optical Scan Ballots, see ~ 206.90, Subd. 6. 1380021v2 3 Counting the Ballots and Canvassing the Returns The election must be held and the returns must be made in the manner provided for the state general election, except as expressly provided by law. 9205.185, Subd. 2; see Ch. 204C, especially 99204C.17 to 204C.26. The City Council must within seven days after the election canvass the returns and declare the results of the election. 9205.185, Subd. 3. As to election night canvassing, a city or town cannot conduct a public meeting between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the day that an election is held within its boundaries. 9204C.03, Subd. 1. Home Rule Charter Cities With respect to the questions for which a special election may be called and the notice of election which must be given, the City's Charter may provide requirements different from those outlined above. In those cases, the charter requirements will prevail. 9205.02, Subd. 2. Absentee Ballots Absentee ballots are governed by Ch. 203B. 9203B.04. Applications are to be filed with the city or town clerk, unless the county auditor agrees to perform duties on behalf of the City. 9203B.05, Subd. 2. Ballots returned to the Clerk are to be delivered to the appropriate election judges on election day. 9203B.08, Subd. 3. Any municipality may by ordinance authorize an absentee counting board. 9203B.12, Subd. 1 and 6. Mail Balloting For special provisions on mail balloting, see 99204B.45 through 204B.47. Miscellaneous Precincts are governed by 99204B.14 and 204B.15, and polling olaces by 99204B.16 to 204B.18. Except as provided in Chapter 205, all of the provisions of the Minnesota election law are applicable to municipal elections, so far as practicable. 9205.02, Subd. 1. Voting is by secret ballot. 9205.185, Subd. 2. The period of time in which an election contest may be commenced elapses 5 days after canvass is completed for a primary or special primary election and 7 days after the canvass is completed for a special or general election. 9209.021, Subd. 1. A question may be resubmitted to the voters upon a petition signed by a number of voters equal to 20% of the votes cast at the last general municipal election, if the question was not submitted in the previous six months (for bond questions, 9475.58, Subd. 1a, indicates 180 days), or by the governing body on its own motion. 9205.10, Subd. 1. Other Municipal Coroorations The general statutes for municipal elections apply to school districts unless otherwise specifically provided by law. 9200.015. Specifics for schools are set forth at Ch. 205A. Town elections on questions are governed by the same laws as city elections, with certain unique features, such as town general elections at 9205.075. Special town meetings are not the same as town special elections, though the town board may provide for the casting of ballots (with 1380021v2 4 respect to a ballot at a special town meeting for the purpose of determining any matter of town business) in precincts and at polling places, as prescribed in gg204B.14 to 204B.16. g365.52. 1380021v2 5 C I T Y 0 F NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Open Space Task Force FROM: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator SUBJECT: Presentation by Anoka Conservation District DATE: August 16, 2006 Attached is a memo provide by Josh Williams of the Anoka Conservation District offering assistance to the Andover Open Space Task Force. I have invited Mr. Williams to the August 16th meeting, but at the time of the preparation of the packet, I have yet to receive confirmation of his attendance. ANtXA . "IIlSIIIVAIDI Ull!!!! wnJWSWtD.ll1 Josh Williams, Natural Resource Planner 763-434-2030 xlI josh. wiIliams@anokaswcd.org Memorandum August 3, 2006 To: City of Andover Officials, Staff, Members of Open Space Committee/Taskforce From: Josh Williams, Natural Resource Planner, Anoka Conservation District (ACD) RE: Open Space Planning Assistance from ACD All, Despite Jim Dickinson's gracious invitation, I regret I am not able to attend your meeting this evening due to a scheduling conflict. However, my colleagues and I here at the Anoka Conservation District (ACD) applaud the City of Andover for taking action now to protect open space for the future, and wish to support your efforts in any way possible. What I can offer is strategic and technical advice as you attempt to sort out your open space preservation goals and identify lands for possible protection. ACD can provide maps and other technical data to help identify significant natural areas for protection, can provide spatial analysis of land use and ownership patters to identify other open space protection opportunities, and can share our experience working with other communities as you make decisions about where you will invest in open space protection. If desired, I can also suggest some additional strategies for open space protection that the City might pursue, in addition to a ballot referendum, to maximize the impact (in terms of amount of protected open space) of any eventual public expenditures. While I cannot offer expertise on the specifics of putting together a successful ballot referendum to secure funding for open space protection, your are in good hands with the Trust for Public Land. I look forward to meeting with all of you in person at a future meeting, and working with you throughout this process. Sincerely, Josh Williams