Minnesota State Register
Volume 21, Issue 50
June 9, 1997

Table of Contents

Minnesota Rules: Amendments & Additions

Adopted Rules

Agriculture Department Commerce Department Economic Security Department Ethical Practices Board

Executive Orders

Governor’s Office

Official Notices

Agriculture Department Electricity Board Labor and Industry Department Land Exchange Board Military Affairs Department Minnesota Property Insurance Placement Facility (FAIR Plan) Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Trade and Economic Development Department Transportation Department

State Grants and Loans

Agriculture Department Economic Security Department Higher Education Services Office Housing Finance Agency Public Safety Department

Professional, Technical & Consulting Contracts

Corrections Department Electricity Board Employee Relations Department Natural Resources Department Revisor of Statutes Office Transportation Department

Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & Grants

Metropolitan Council University of Minnesota

Commodity, Service and Construction contracts are published in a bulletin, the State Register Contracts Supplement, published Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Award results are available from the Materials Management Helpline 612/296-2600.

Professional, Technical and Consulting contract awards are published monthly in an Awards Report.

Individual copies and subscriptions for both publications are available through Minnesota’s Bookstore, (612) 297-3000 or 1-800-657-3757.

Minnesota Rules: Amendments and Additions


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An agency must first solicit Comments on Planned Rules or Comments on Planned Rule Amendments from the public on the subject matter of a possible rulemaking proposal under active consideration within the agency (Minnesota Statutes §§ 14.101). It does this by publishing a notice in the State Register at least 60 days before publication of a notice to adopt or a notice of hearing, or within 60 days of the effective date of any new statutory grant of required rulemaking.

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The State Register features partial and cumulative listings of rules in this section on the following schedule: isues #1-13 inclusive; issues #14-25 inclusive; issue #26 cumulative for issues #1-26; issues #27-38 inclusive; issue #39, cumulative for issues #1-39; issues #40-51 inclusive; and issues #1-52 (or 53 in some years), cumulative for issues #1-52 (or 53). An annual subject matter index for rules was separately printed usually in August, but starting wi volume 19 now appears in the final issue of each volume.



Volume 21, issues #41-50 (issues #1-40 cumulative appeared in issue #40)

Agriculture Department
1525.2550 (adopted)...1778
1562.0800 (proposed)...1489
1562.0800 s.1 (proposed repealer)...1489
1650.0511; .0531 (proposed)...1666

Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design Board
1800.0200; .0300; .0400; .0500; .0600; .0800; .0900; .1000; .1100; .1200; .1500; .1600; .1700; .1900; .2100; .2200; .2500; .2600; .2700; .2800; .2900; .4000; .4100; .5100; .5200; .5800 (adopted)...1427
1800.0700; .0900 s.2; .1000 s.8; .1100 s.3; .2000; .2300; .2500 s.3; .2700 s.4; .2900 s.3; .5700 (repealed)...1427
1810.0100; .0200; .0300; .0400; .0500; .0600; .0700; .0800; .0900; .1000; .1100 (proposed)...1451
1810.0100; .0200; .0300; .0400; .0500; .0600; .0700; .0800; .0900; .1000; .1100 ( withdrawn)...1592

Commerce Department
2675.2600; .2610; .2620; .2630; .2640 (adopted)...1778
2675.2620 s.6 (repealed)...1778

Dentistry Board
3100.9600 (adopted)...1730

Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Board
3250.0050 (proposed)...1756
3250.0100; .0110; .0120; .0125; .0130; .0135; .0140; .0145; .0150 (proposed)...1491

Economic Security Department
3300.5010; .5020; .5040; .5050; .5060 (adopted)...1779
3300.5010 s.12, 15 (repealed)...1779

Environmental Quality Board
4410.0200; .0400; .0500; .1200; .1300; .1400; .1700; .2100; .2300; .2400; .2500; .2800; .3100; .3610; .4000; .4300; .4400; .4600; .5200; .6100; .6200; .6410; .6500 (proposed)...1458
4410.0200 s.19,20,21,31,83; .3200; .6100 s.3; .6300; .6400; .6500 s.2,3,4,5,7 (proposed repealer)...1458

Ethical Practices Board
4501.0100; .0500; 4503.0100; .0200; .0500; .0750; .0900; .0950; .1100; .1300; .1400; .1600; .1700; 4511.0010; .0100; .0200; .0300; .0400; .0500; .0600; .0700; .0800 (adopted)...1779
4503.0800 s.5; .0900 s.2; .1400 s.1; 4510.0010; .0050; .0400; .0500; .0600; .0700; .0800; .0900; .1100 (repealed)...1779

Health Department
4717.7000; 4730.0100; .0300; .0400; .1000; .1120; .1130; .1210; .1510; .1520; .1640; .2510; .2520; .2530; .2540; .2550;.2560; .2570; .2580; .2710; .2750; .3500; .3610 (proposed)...1532
4730.0100; s.111; .2500; .2700; .2900; .3605 (proposed repealer)...1532

Higher Education Services Office
4830.0100 (adopted)...1669
4890.0100; .0200; .0300; .0400; .0500; .0600; .0700; .0800; .0900 (repealed)...1669

Housing Finance Agency
4900.0010 (proposed)...1456

Labor and Industry Department
5205.0010 (proposed)...1562
5205.0100; .0110; .0116; .0660; .0675; .1030; 5207.0035; .0040; .0310; .0600; .0800; .0850; .0900 (proposed exempt)...1460
5205.0110 s.2 (proposed exempt repealer)...1460

Natural Resources Department
6216.0350; .0370 (adopted expedited emergency)...1502
6232.3055 (adopted expedited emergency)...1731
6262.0500; 6264.0400 (adopted expedited emergency)...1590

Nursing Board
6301.0600; 6305.0100; . 0300; .0500; .0600; 6310.2800; .2900; .3100; .3200; .3500; .3600; .3700; 6330.0350; (proposed)...1583

Nursing Home Administrators Board of Examiners
6400.5000; .5100; .5200; .6100; .6400; .6500; .6560; .6570; .6600; .6650; .6660; .6700; .6710; .6720; .6730; .6740; .6750; .6760; .6770; .6800; .6850; .6870; .6900; .6970 (adopted)...1564
6400.0100; .0200; .0300; .0400; .0450; .0500; .0600; .0700; .0800; .0900; .1000; .1200; .1300; .1400; .1500; .1600; .1700; .1800; .1900; .2000; .2200; .2400; .2500; .2900; .3000; .3100; .3200 (repealed)...1564

Health Licensing Board
6950.1000-.1090 (adopted)...1668
6950.1090 (withdrawn)...1668

Pollution Control Agency
7041.0400; .0800; .2100; .1300; .1500; .1600; .1700 (adopted)...1642

Public Safety Department
7408.0100; .0200; .0300; 7503.2100 s.2 (withdrawn proposed repealer)...1635
7503.0100; .0800; .1300; .1600; .1700; .2100; .2200 (withdrawn proposed)...1635
7408.0100; .0200; .0300; 7503.2100 (proposed repealer)...1636
7503.0100; .0800; .1250; .1300; .1600; .1700; .2200 (proposed)...1636

Public Service Department
7690.0100; .0200; .0300; .0500; .0550; .0700; .0800; .0900; .1000; .1100; .1200; .1300; .1400; .1430; .1440; .1450; .1500; .1600 (proposed)...1722
7690.0400; .0600 (proposed repealer)...1722

Gambling Control Board
7861.0020; .0030; .0040; .0050; .0120 (proposed)...1494

Office of Environmental Assistance 9210.0800; .0805; .0810; .0815; .0820; .0825; .0830; .0835; .0840; .0845; .0880; .0855 (proposed)...1523

9205.0100; .0110; .0200; .0210; .0220; .0230; .0240; .0250; .0260; .0270; .0280; .0290; .0400; .0410; .0420; .0425; .0430; .0432; .0435; .0445; 9210.0400; .0410; .0420; .0425; .0435; .0440; .0450; .0460; .0500; .0510; .0520; .0530; .0540; .0550; .0560; .0570; .0600; .0610; .0615; .0620; .0625; .0630; .0635; .0640; .0645; .0700; .0710; .0720; .0730; .0740; .0770; .1000; .1010; .1020; .1030; .1040; .1050; .1060 (proposed repealer)...1523.


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Adopted Rules


A rule becomes effective after the requirements of Minnesota Statutes §§ 14.05-14.28 have been met and five working days after the rule is published in the State Register, unless a later date is required by statutes or specified in the rule.

If an adopted rule is identical to its proposed form as previously published, a notice of adoption and a citation to its previous State Register publication will be printed.

If an adopted rule differs from its proposed form, language which has been deleted will be printed with strikeouts and new language will be underlined. The rule's previous State Register publication will be cited.

Exempt Rules

An exempt rule adopted under Minnesota Statutes §§ 14.386 or 14.388 is effective upon its publication in the State Register.

Emergency Expedited Rules

Provisions for the Commissioner of Natural Resources to adopt emergency expedited Game and Fish Rules are specified in Minnesota Statutes §§ 84.027. The commissioner may adopt emergency expedited rules when conditions exist that do not allow the Commissioner to comply with the requirements for emergency rules. The Commissioner must submit the rule to the attorney general for review and must publish a notice of adoption that includes a copy of the rule and the emergency conditions. Emergency expedited rules are effective upon publication in the State Register, and may be effective up to seven days before publication under certain emergency conditions. Emergency expedited rules are effective for the period stated or up to 18 months.



Department of Agriculture

Adopted Permanent Rules Relating to Dairy Fees

The rules proposed and published at State Register, Volume 21, Number 23, pages 773-774, December 2, 1996 (21 SR 773), are adopted as proposed.



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Department of Commerce

Adopted Permanent Rules Governing Financial Institutions; Internal Control Systems

The rules proposed and published at State Register, Volume 21, Number 33, pages 1139-1142, February 10, 1997 (21 SR 1139), are adopted with the following modifications:

2675.2630 OPINION AUDIT.

Subpart 1. Request by commissioner. The board of directors of institutions covered by parts 2675.2600 to 2675.2630 will engage an independent certified public accountant to provide an opinion audit on the financial statements of the institution, any or all of its subsidiaries, or a consolidated opinion audit on the institution taken as a whole when requested to do so by the commissioner of commerce. The commissioner shall make a request under this subpart if any of the following conditions exist:
  1. the commissioner has reason to believe that generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are not being followed and failure to properly apply such accounting principles may have a material impact on the presentation of the bank’s statement of financial condition;
  2. the bank maintains a subsidiary or subsidiaries as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 48.61, subdivision 7, and the commissioner has reason to believe that the activities or financial condition of the subsidiary or subsidiaries may have a material impact on the financial condition of the bank; or
  3. suspected criminal activity has been reported and certainty of the financial impact on the bank is unknown.

2675.2640 AGREED UPON PROCEDURES EXAMINATION.

The board of directors shall engage an independent certified public accountant to conduct an agreed upon procedures examination when requested to do so by the commissioner of commerce. When requested by the Department of Commerce, the engagement letter must be forwarded to the department for acceptance and approval before the examination is performed. The commissioner shall make a request under this part if any of the following conditions exist:
  1. bank management has not established a written internal control system;
  2. bank management has not issued a report to the board describing the scope of coverage and effectiveness of the internal control system in the immediate 18-month period prior to the request;
  3. documentation of internal audit procedures performed in testing the internal control system for the immediate 18-month period prior to the request is not evident; or
  4. the commissioner, through reports received from examiners, has reason to believe that:
    1. the bank is a victim of insider abuse; or
    2. the bank’s records show unauthorized expense items.


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Department of Economic Security

Adopted Permanent Rules Relating to Vocational Rehabilitation Services

The rules proposed and published at State Register, Volume 21, Number 35, pages 1196-1205, February 24, 1997 (21 SR 1196), are adopted with the following modifications:

3300.5010 DEFINITIONS.

Subp. 24. Maintenance. “Maintenance” means the financial assistance provided to or on behalf of an eligible consumer to pay for added living costs incurred by the eligible consumer as a result of participation in other planned vocational rehabilitation services.

3300.5060 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PROVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES.

Subp. 5. Maintenance.

E. Maintenance will be provided only when participation in one or more other vocational rehabilitation services being provided results in added living costs.
H. When added living costs are due to loss of subsidized housing:

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Ethical Practices Board

Adopted Permanent Rules Relating to Ethics in Government

The rules proposed and published at State Register, Volume 21, Number 35, pages 1206-1212, February 24, 1997 (21 SR 1206), are adopted with the following modifications:

4503.0500 CONTRIBUTIONS.

Subpart 1. All receipts are contributions. Any donation of money, goods, or services received by a principal campaign committee is considered a contribution at the time the item is received.

4503.0750 [Withdrawn at..SR....]

4503.0950 COSTS OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES AND SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF CANDIDATE’S DISTRICT WHICH DO NOT REQUIRE REPORTING.

Subpart 1. Services paid with personal funds of candidate.

B. Services for a resident in the candidate’s district after a general election, through the end of the year, paid for with the personal funds of an incumbent or the winning candidate are not reportable.

Subp. 2. Constituent services provided as part of official duties and paid through legislative appropriation. Constituent services provided by an incumbent as a part of the duties of serving in office and paid for with state funds designated for that use are not reportable under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A.

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Executive Orders



Office of the Governor

Executive Order #97-16: Providing For Human Services Department Appointment Authority

I, ARNE H. CARLSON, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and applicable statutes, do hereby issue this Executive Order:

WHEREAS, there is established within the Department of Human Services a new organizational unit known as Minnesota Extended Treatment Options to provide a specialized service model for people with developmental disabilities who exhibit severe behaviors that may present a risk to public safety, and to provide crisis services for developmentally disabled citizens in community placements; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Human Services has established a new organizational unit known as Eastern Minnesota State Operated Community Services to manage the community-based homes, intermediate care facilities and day training and habilitation programs for Minnesotans with developmental disabilities formerly managed by the Faribault Regional Center and the Cambridge Regional Human Services Center; and

WHEREAS, the administrators of these programs will operate independently within the authority established by the Department of Human Services with respect to activities such as human resources and financial management;

NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby order that:

The organizational units of the Department of Human Services known as the Minnesota Extended Treatment Options Program and the Eastern Minnesota State Operated Community Services shall be designated as appointing authorities under Minnesota Statutes, section 43A.02, subd. 5, and that the proper officials of those organizational units shall have all of the powers, responsibilities and duties vested in appointing authorities under the applicable laws, rules and policies of the State of Minnesota.

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 4.035, subd. 2, this Order shall be effective fifteen (15) days after publication in the State Register and filing with the Secretary of State, but no earlier than July 1, 1997, and shall remain in effect until rescinded by proper authority or it expires in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 4.035, subd. 3.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand this twenty-ninth day of May, 1997.

Arne H. Carlson
Governor

Filed According to Law:

Joan Anderson Growe
Secretary of State

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Official Notices



Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §§ 14.101, an agency must first solicit comments from the public on the subject matter of a possible rulemaking proposal under active consideration within the agency by publishing a notice in the State Register at least 60 days before publication of a notice to adopt or a notice of hearing, and within 60 days of the effective date of any new statutory grant of required rulemaking.

The State Register also publishes other official notices of state agencies and non-state agencies, including notices of meetings and matters of public interest.



Department of Agriculture

Agronomy & Plant Protection Division

Notice of Date and Location Change for the Minnesota Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board (ACRRA Board) Meeting

NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE for the Minnesota Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board (ACRRA Board) meeting scheduled for June 18, 1997. The re-scheduled ACRRA Board meeting will convene on June 25, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held at Minnesota Department of Transportation / Office of Aeronautics Building, 222 E. Plato Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota (Conference Room - A1). Should you require additional information, please call the ACRRA Program at (612) 297-3490.

The scheduled ACRRA Board meeting set for July 16, 1997 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be August 20, 1997. This meeting will be held at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 90 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota, first floor Conference Room at 9:00 a.m.

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State Board of Electricity

Notice of Monthly Meetings

The monthly meetings of the State Board of Electricity are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 A.M. in the Board’s office in the Griggs Midway Building at 1821 University Avenue, Room S-128, St. Paul, MN 55104.

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Department of Labor and Industry

Labor Standards Division

Notice of Prevailing Wage Certifications for Commercial Construction Projects Effective 97-06-09

Prevailing wage rates were determined and certified for commercial construction projects in the following unties:

Anoka: Alterations to Bethel Early Childhood Center. Bethel.

Carlton: Wrenshall School Expansion. Wrenshall.

Crow Wing: Fire Hall Addition. Crosby.

Dakota: 1997 Partial Reroofing Burnsville High School. Burnsville.

Douglas: 1997 Repair Woodhill Townhouses. Alexandria.

Freeborn: Riverland Community College-Heapr. Albert Lea.

Hennepin: MAC Ground Service Building Addition. Minneapolis. Hale School Asbestos Abatement Project. Minneapolis. Mechanical Engineering Elevator Upgrade U of M. Minneapolis. New Junior High School. Rogers.

Norman: Ada-Borup Public Schools - Temporary Classrooms. Ada.

Ramsey: Fire Sprinkler Systems Maintenance & Inspection - St. Paul Public Schools. St. Paul.

Renville: B O L D School Accessibility. Olivia.

St. Louis: Early Detection System/Emergency lighting/Exit Signs - Cobb-Cook Kindergarten Center. Hibbing.

Sherburne: Asbestos Abatement - MCF Education Building. St. Cloud. New Junior High School. Zimmerman.

Washington: Washington County Northern Public Works Building - Partial Reroofing. Stillwater. MN/DOT Building Removal. Oak Park Heights.

Copies of the certified wage rate for these projects may be obtained by writing the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Prevailing Wage Section, 443 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4306. The charge for the cost of copying and mailing are $1.36 per project. Make check or money order payable to the State of Minnesota.

Gary W. Bastian,

Commissioner

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Land Exchange Board

Notice of Meeting of the Land Exchange Board

The Land Exchange Board will meet on Thursday, June 12, 1997 at 10:45 a.m. in Room 107, State Capitol, Saint Paul, MN.




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Department of Military Affairs

National Guard ARMORY for Sale

The Adjutant General, State of Minnesota, offers for sale the property known as the Montevideo National Guard Armory located at 101 Miawakon Ave., in Montevideo. This property is 76 years old 20,800 sf facility which includes office space and a large gym type area. Facility is heated by a steam boiler and has an 8 yr old roof. New windows and tuckpointing were completed in 1989. Appraised value (July 1990) - $102,000.

Property will be sold to the highest acceptable bid. Sealed bids must be delivered or mailed to Mr. Gary Bloedel, Department of Military Affairs, Room 115, 20 W. 12th St., St. Paul, MN 55155 and received not later than July 10, 1997. Bids will be opened at the 101 Miawakon Avenue property at 1:00 PM on July 11, 1997. All bids will be accepted for review.

For bid forms, information and terms and conditions of the sale, call Mr. Bloedel at 612-282-4447. To view property, contact Erik Arne in Montevideo, 320-269-9284/5180.

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Minnesota Property Insurance Placement Facility

Notice of Meeting of the Board of Directors NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Property Insurance Placement Facility will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 1997, at State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. located at 8500 State Farm Way, Woodbury, Minnesota. For additional information please call 338-7584.

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Public Employees Retirement Association

Notice of Meeting of the Board of Trustees

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) will be held on Thursday, June 12, 1997, at 9:30 a.m. in the offices of the association, 514 Saint Peter Street, Suite 200, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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Department of Trade and Economic Development

Minnesota Agricultural And Economic Development Board

Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Project on Behalf of Sparta Foods, Inc. and the Issuance of Bonds Under Minnesota Statutes 1986, Chapter 116M and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 41A

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board (the “Board”) or its designated representative, shall meet on June 25, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. o’clock, at 500 Metro Square, 121 7th Place East, Saint Paul, Minnesota, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on a proposed issue of bonds (the “Bonds”) and the provision of other financial assistance under Minnesota Statutes 1986, Chapter 116M, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 41A, as amended (the “Act”), to undertake and finance a project on behalf of Sparta Foods, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Applicant”). Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to said issue of Bonds will be heard at this public hearing.

The project to be financed consists of the acquisition of equipment for a manufacturing plant to be used for the manufacture of food at 1565 First Avenue Northwest in the City of New Brighton, Minnesota (the “Project”). The initial owner of the Project will be Sparta Foods, Inc. or a related entity and the Project is expected to be operated and managed by the Applicant. It is contemplated that the Project will be used primarily for the manufacture of food. The estimated amount of the Board’s proposed bond issue is an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. The Bonds shall be limited obligations of the Board, the Bonds and the interest thereon shall be payable solely from the revenue pledged to the payment thereof, and a mortgage or security interest or other security arrangements to be established by or on behalf of the Applicant. In addition, the Bonds and the Project may be subsequently considered by the Board for financial assistance to be provided by the Economic Development Fund created and established under Minnesota Statutes 1986, Chapter 116M or other financial or special assistance from the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no holders of any such Bonds shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing powers of the State of Minnesota or any political subdivision thereof to pay the Bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment against any property of said State or said political subdivision.

A copy of the Application to the Board for approval of the Project, together with all attachments and exhibits thereto and a copy of the Board’s resolution accepting the Application and accepting the Project is available for public inspection at the offices of the Board at 500 Metro Square, 121 7th Place East, Saint Paul, Minnesota from the date of this notice to the date to the date of the public hearing hereinabove identified, during normal business hours.

Dated: 30 May 1997

BY ORDER OF THE MEMBERS OF THE MINNESOTA AGRICULTURAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Paul Moe, Executive Director
Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board

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Department of Transportation

Petition of the City of Eden Prairie for a Variance from State Aid Requirements for DESIGN SPEED

Notice is hereby given that the Eden Prairie City Council has made written request to the Commissioner of Transportation pursuant to Minnesota Rules 8820.3300 for a variance from rules as they apply to a proposed construction project on Flying Cloud Drive at the intersection of Shady Oak Road in Eden Prairie.

The request is for a variance from Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations 8820.9936, adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 161 and 162, so as to permit a 45 km/h horizontal design speed, in lieu of the required 50 km/h design speed on the proposed intersection reconstruction project of Flying Cloud Drive at Shady Oak Road (Municipal State Aid Street No. 106).

Any person may file a written objection to the variance request with the Commissioner of Transportation, Transportation Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155.

If a written objection is received within 20 days from the date of this notice in the State Register, the variance can be granted only after a contested case hearing has been held on the request.

Dated: 28 May 1997

Patrick B. Murphy
Division Director
State Aid for Local Transportation


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Department of Transportation

Petition of the City of Lake Elmo for a Variance from State Aid Requirements for DESIGN SPEED

Notice is hereby given that the Lake Elmo City Council has made written request to the Commissioner of Transportation pursuant to Minnesota Rules 8820.3300 for a variance from rules as they apply to a proposed construction project on 30th Street North (Municipal State Aid Street No. 108) at Lisbon Avenue in the City of Lake Elmo.

The request is for a variance from Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations 8820.9936, adopted pursuant to Minnesota StatutesChapter 161 and 162, so as to permit construction of a 10 mph Round-A-About, in lieu of the required 50 km/h design speed on the proposed reconstruction project on 30th Street North (Municipal State Aid Street No. 108) at Lisbon Avenue in the City of Lake Elmo.

Any person may file a written objection to the variance request with the Commissioner of Transportation, Transportation Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155.

If a written objection is received within 20 days from the date of this notice in the State Register, the variance can be granted only after a contested case hearing has been held on the request.

Dated: 28 May 1997

Patrick B. Murphy
Division Director
State Aid for Local Transportation


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Department of Transportation

Petition of the City of Minneapolis for a Variance from State Aid Requirements for DESIGN SPEED

Notice is hereby given that the Minneapolis City Council has made written request to the Commissioner of Transportation pursuant to Minnesota Rules 8820.3300 for a variance from rules as they apply to a proposed construction project on East 50th Street (Municipal State Aid Street No. 264), between Nicollet Avenue and East Minnehaha Parkway in the City of Minneapolis.

The request is for a variance from Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations 8820.9936, adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 161 and 162, so as to permit three horizontal curves and six vertical curves with design speeds varying from 27.1 km/h to 42.8 km/h, in lieu of the required 50 km/h design speed on the proposed construction project on East 50th Street (Municipal State Aid Street No. 264) between Nicollet Avenue and East Minnehaha Parkway in the City of Minneapolis.

Any person may file a written objection to the variance request with the Commissioner of Transportation, Transportation Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155.

If a written objection is received within 20 days from the date of this notice in the State Register, the variance can be granted only after a contested case hearing has been held on the request.

Dated: 28 May 1997

Patrick B. Murphy
Division Director
State Aid for Local Transportation


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Department of Transportation

Petition of the City of Minneapolis for a Variance from State Aid Requirements for PLAN APPROVAL AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT

Notice is hereby given that the Minneapolis City Council has made written request to the Commissioner of Transportation pursuant to Minnesota Rules 8820.3300 for a variance from rules as they apply to a construction project on Trunk Highway No. 62 between Trunk Highway No. 121 and Morgan Avenue South, State Project Number 2774-02, in the City of Minneapolis.

The request is for a variance from Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations 8820.1500, adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 161 and 162, so as to permit plan approval by the State Aid Engineer after award of contract; in lieu of the required plan approval by State Aid Engineer prior to award of contract on the construction project on Trunk Highway No. 62 between Trunk Highway No. 121 and Morgan Avenue South in the City of Minneapolis.

Any person may file a written objection to the variance request with the Commissioner of Transportation, Transportation Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155.

If a written objection is received within 20 days from the date of this notice in the State Register, the variance can be granted only after a contested case hearing has been held on the request.

Dated: 28 May 1997

Patrick B. Murphy
Division Director
State Aid for Local Transportation


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Department of Transportation

Petition of Aitkin County for a Variance from State Aid Requirements for RECOVERY AREA

Notice is hereby given that the Aitkin County Board has made written request to the Commissioner of Transportation pursuant to Minnesota Rules 8820.3300 for a variance from rules as they apply to a proposed reconstruction project on County State Aid Highway No. 39, from a point approximately 4.8 kilometers southeast of Aitkin to a point approximately 13.2 kilometers southeast of Aitkin.

The request is for a variance from Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations 8820.9920, adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 161 and 162, so as to permit a 4.6 meter recovery area from the edge of traffic lane, in lieu of the required 5 meter recovery area from the edge of traffic lane on the proposed reconstruction project on County State Aid Highway No. 39 from a point approximately 4.8 kilometers southeast of Aitkin to a point approximately 13.2 kilometers southeast of Aitkin.

Any person may file a written objection to the variance request with the Commissioner of Transportation, Transportation Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155.

If a written objection is received within 20 days from the date of this notice in the State Register, the variance can be granted only after a contested case hearing has been held on the request.

Dated: 28 May 1997

Patrick B. Murphy
Division Director
State Aid for Local Transportation


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Department of Transportation

Petition of Crow Wing County for a Variance from State Aid Requirements for DESIGN SPEED

Notice is hereby given that the Crow Wing County Board has made written request to the Commissioner of Transportation pursuant to Minnesota Rules 8820.3300 for a variance from rules as they apply to a proposed resurfacing project on County State Aid Highway No. 22 between County State Aid Highway No. 23 and County State Aid Highway No. 8, approximately 10 miles south of Brainerd.

The request is for a variance from Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations 8820.9926, adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 161 and 162, so as to allow two 35 mph vertical curves to remain inplace, in lieu of the required 50 km/h design speed on the proposed resurfacing project on County State Aid Highway No. 22.

Any person may file a written objection to the variance request with the Commissioner of Transportation, Transportation Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155.

If a written objection is received within 20 days from the date of this notice in the State Register, the variance can be granted only after a contested case hearing has been held on the request.

Dated: 28 May 1997

Patrick B. Murphy
Division Director
State Aid for Local Transportation


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State Grants and Loans

In addition to requests by state agencies for technical/professional services (published in the State Contracts section), the State Register also publishes notices about grants and loans available through any agency or branch of state government. Although some grant and loan programs specifically require printing in a statewide publication such as the State Register, there is no requirement for publication in the State Register itself.

Agencies are encouraged to publish grant and loan notices, and to provide financial estimates as well as sufficient time for interested parties to respond.


Department of Agriculture

Commissioner’s Office

Notice of Availability of Grant Funds for Agricultural Information Centers

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announces the availability of $300,000 in grant funds for agricultural information centers for the period through June 30, 1999. The purpose of these grants is to help fund nonprofit centers that provide a variety of services to farmers such as financial planning, social and legal service referrals, assistance with mediation and peer counseling.

To receive a grant application contact:
Pat Schuna
Farm Advocate Program
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
90 West Plato Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55107
Phone: 612/296-1484
Fax: 612/297-7449

All grant applications must be received by Ms. Schuna at the address above by 4:30 pm, June 16, 1997.

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Department of Economic Security

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Notice of Availability of Funds for Extended Employment Programs

A Request for Proposals defining program requirements and funding guidelines for Extended Employment Program funding in State Fiscal Year 1998 will be available to interested parties on 7/1/97. The Extended Employment Program includes Supported Employment and Center-based Employment which provide ongoing employment support services to workers with severe disabilities.

To be an Extended Employment Program provider, a community rehabilitation program must be certified by the Division of Rehabilitation Services in accordance with Minnesota Rules 3300.1950 to 3300.3050, as consistent with 1995 Minnesota Laws Chapter 224. Any city, town, county, non-profit organization or combination of these which operates or proposes to operate a public or non-profit Extended Employment program may apply for funding. Applications are required for funding Extended Employment programs currently receiving state Extended Employment funds, and are also required for new or expanded programs.

Persons or parties who wish to obtain a Request for Proposals for Extended Employment Program Funding for State Fiscal Year 1998 may contact:
David Sherwood-Gabrielson, Director
Extended Employment Program
Rehabilitation Services Branch
P.O. Box 1705
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (612) 296-9150 FAX: (612) 297-5159

Completed applications must be postmarked no later than July 31, 1997 or delivered to Sharon Abrahamson, Extended Employment Program Secretary, First Floor, 390 North Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota by 4:30 p.m. on that date.

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Department of Economic Security

Office of Youth Development

Request for Proposals for Innovative Local Law Enforcement and Community Policing Program Grants

The Office of Youth Development of the Minnesota Department of Economic Security is pleased to announce the availability of a total of $262,000 in funding for Innovative Local Law Enforcement and Community Policing Program grants through the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. The amount of funding to be awarded to successful applicants for one year under this grant will range from $5,000 to $30,000. No matching funds are required, but are encouraged.

Under this federal grant program, only local law enforcement agencies are eligible to apply. Fiscal responsibility must reside with a local law enforcement agency or its unit of local government. While law enforcement agencies may choose to partner with other local public and/or private agencies to provide services, funding cannot be used for construction or planning. Eligible activities may include (but are not limited to): school resource officers, truancy reduction programs, gang prevention and intervention activities, police cadet programs, youth mentoring, curfew centers, police crisis intervention and youth attendant programs.

Funding received under this grant must be used for supporting, implementing, and/or adding components to existing programs. Funds may also be used to evaluate existing community policing programs that are specifically focused on juveniles. These funds may not be used to supplant other federal, state or local resources.

To be considered for funding, an original and six (6) copies of the proposal must be delivered to the Minnesota Department of Economic Security, 390 North Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 1, 1997. Proposals submitted via facsimile WILL NOT be accepted under ANY circumstances.

For a copy of the Request For Proposals (RFP) and/or further information regarding the proposal process contact:
Lizz Sheridan
Minnesota Department of Economic Security
Workforce Preparation Branch/Office of Youth Development
390 North Robert Street, Room 125
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Phone: (612) 297-4335
(800) 456-8519
Fax: (612) 296-5745
E-mail: Isherida@ngwmail.des.state.mn.us



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Higher Education Services Office

Request for Proposals for Institutions to Recruit and Retain Persons of Color in Nursing Programs

The Higher Education Services Office (HESO) is requesting proposals from institutions with programs of nursing leading to licensure as registered nurses. The purpose of this matching grant program is to increase the number of practicing registered nurses who are persons of color. Institutions must have a nursing program and must document their specific efforts to recruit and retain persons of color in its nursing program, leading to licensure as a registered nurse. Proposals must be submitted no later than July 16, 1997.

The Requests for Proposals (RFP) does not obligate the HESO to complete the project and HESO reserves the right to cancel the solicitation if it is considered to be in its best interest.

The maximum amount available to support grants is estimated to be $100,000 for each year of the 1998-99 biennium.

Copies of the RFP are available from:
Nancy B. Walters
Higher Education Services Office
400 Capitol Square Building
550 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(612) 296-9777



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Housing Finance Agency

Notice of Request for Proposals for Single Family Combined Program(s) Application (Super RFP)

The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations interested in participating in one or more of the following seven programs: Community Activity Set-Aside Program, Community Fix-Up Fund, Community Rehabilitation Fund Program, Entry Cost Homeownership Opportunity Program, Full Cycle Homeownership Services, Housing Trust Fund, and the Partnership for Affordable Housing.

This single application will allow eligible participants to apply for one or more of these programs using the same application package. The Community Rehabilitation Fund, Full Cycle Homeownership Services Program, Housing Trust Fund, and the Partnership for Affordable Housing Program are limited resource programs and applications will be competitive in nature. These four programs may be used in conjunction with the other non-limited resource programs under this application. The remaining programs, Community Activity Set-Aside Program, Community Fix-Up Fund and Entry Cost Homeownership Opportunity Program, are not competitive and may be applied for at any time. Final RFP selections for limited fund programs will be submitted to the Agency’s Board in September, 1997.

The following information is a brief description of each program.

Community Activity Set-Aside Program (CASA)

Provides lenders, local governments, and/or nonprofit housing providers with set-asides of MHFA mortgage revenue bond funds to enable them to meet the homeownership objectives/needs of their communities. Below market interest rate funds are available for set-asides (that may be directed) for use by local governments, nonprofits, community organizations and other housing providers.

Eligible Program Applicants: Lenders who are currently participating in the MHFA Minnesota Mortgage Loan Program (MMP).

Funds Available: Ongoing program.

Contact Person: Eleanor Northrop Telephone Number: (612) 296-1795; 1-800-710-8871

Community Fix-Up Fund

This program provides participating Fix-Up Fund lenders and local partners with a source of funds to address the home improvement needs/objectives of a designated community. Below market-rate home improvement loans are available for low to moderate income households in a designated community. The maximum income limit, loan amount and loan term exceed those of the Fix-Up Fund.

Eligible Program Applicants: Applications must be submitted by participating Fix-Up Funds lenders or lender consortia.

Funds Available: Funding will be available to meet anticipated need, with 50% available in the 11-county metro area, and the other 50% available outside.

Contact Person: Judd Schultz/Kathy Aanerud Telephone Number: (612) 297-3124; 1-800-710-8871

Community Rehabilitation Fund Program (CRF)

Provides grants to cities and nonprofits for the purpose of acquisition, demolition, rehabilitation, permanent financing, refinancing or gap financing single family housing. The Community Rehabilitation Fund encourages partnership efforts between MHFA, cities, local lenders, nonprofit organizations, local governments, community organizations and other participants by providing grants to assist communities in improving and preserving designated neighborhoods and other geographical areas.

Eligible Program Applicants: cities and nonprofits.

Funds Available: $3,000,000 for 1997.

Contact Person: Reed Erickson Telephone Number: (612) 296-8843; 1-800-710-8871

Entry Cost Homeownership Opportunity Program (ECHO)

This program was established to encourage the development of community lending initiatives by private lenders with community partners. Under this program, interest free, deferred loans are provided to low income homebuyers who would otherwise be unable to afford homeownership. Lenders are required to contribute a portion of the loan through their own resources. This activity provides homeownership opportunities throughout the state.

Eligible Program Applicants: Private or public sector direct mortgage lenders.

Funds Available: Ongoing program.

Contact Person: Eleanor Northrop Telephone Number: (612) 296-1795; 1-800-710-8871

Full Cycle Homeownership Services

The objective of this program is to provide funds to build and/or maintain capacity for eligible entities which are providing comprehensive homebuyer training and support on either a pre- or post-purchase basis for low to moderate income homebuyers.



Eligible Program Applicants: Experienced 501(C)(3) nonprofit housing providers, HRAs, CAPs, and EDAs who are engaged in comprehensive homebuyer training and who are supported by and have received training from the Homeownership Center or MHFA’s Home Stretch Program, or have been in the business of providing homebuyer training for at least three years.

Funds Available: $350,000; $125,000 to the seven-county metropolitan area, and $225,000 to the balance of the state. Maximum application: $25,000 per year, per applicant.

Contact Person: Becky Landon Telephone Number: (612) 296-3029; 1-800-710-8871

Homeownership Housing Trust Fund Program

The Homeownership Housing Trust Fund Program provides loans or grants for development, acquisition, construction, preservation of low income homes for homeownership and to encourage and support innovative approaches to housing problems which will provide affordable housing with strong local support. Funds must be used to leverage other funds or to provide the final piece of a funding package.

Eligible Program Applicants: an individual, a nonprofit entity, a for-profit entity, a cooperative housing corporation, a Minnesota City, a joint powers board established by two or more cities, or a Minnesota Housing Redevelopment Authority.

Funds Available: $200,000.

Contact Person: Reed Erickson Telephone Number: (612) 296-8843; 1-800-710-8871

Partnership For Affordable Housing (PAH)

This program provides experienced 501(C)(3) nonprofit housing providers, Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA), Community Action Program (CAP) and Economic Development Authority (EDA) with a set aside of below market interest rate interim financing to enable them to meet the homeownership objectives/needs of their community. Both new construction and rehabilitation of single family homes are eligible for financing. The Partnership for Affordable Housing Program requires a partnership between MHFA, nonprofit housing providers and local lenders. Specific purchase price and income limits apply.

Eligible Program Applicants: Experienced 501(C)(3) nonprofit housing providers, HRAs, CAPs, and EDAs.

Funds Available: $1,000,000 estimated for 1997.

Contact Person: Nancy Slattsveen Telephone Number: (612) 296-7994; 1-800-710-8871

Application Process

Application packets must be requested from MHFA. To request an application please call: (612) 296-7620.

Completed applications must be received at MHFA by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 1997. Applications should be mailed to:
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Attn: John Silvis
400 Sibley Street, Suite 300
St. Paul, MN 55101-1988

Applicants are encouraged to contact the specific person identified for each program to discuss their proposal prior to submission of their application.

For general RFP information contact:

John Silvis, Housing Development Officer (612) 297-3127 in the metro area or 1-800-710-8871 outside the metro area

MHFA reserves the right to modify or withdraw this request for proposal at any time, and will not reimburse any applicants for costs incurred in the preparation and/or submission of proposals.

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Department of Public Safety

Minnesota Auto Theft Prevention Program

Notice of Grant Availability for Government Agencies and Community Organizations for Auto Theft Prevention

The Minnesota Auto Theft Prevention Program Board announces the availability of $1,530,000.00 in grant money. Applications will be accepted from State, County, Local Police or Governmental Agencies, Prosecutors, Judiciary, Businesses, Community and Neighborhood Organizations. The moneys granted must be dedicated to the area of auto theft. Grant proposal forms and information may be obtained by contacting Dennis Roske at the Auto Theft Prevention office at (612/405-6153 or 612/405-6155).

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Professional, Technical & Consulting Contracts

Department of Administration procedures require that notice of any consultant services contract or professional and technical services contract which has an estimated cost of over $10,000 be printed in the State Register. These procedures also require that the following information be included in the notice: name of contact person, agency name and address, description of project and tasks, and final submission date of completed contract proposal.

In accordance with Minnesota Rules Part 1230.1910, certified Targeted Group Businesses and individuals submitting proposals as prime contractors shall receive the equivalent of up to 6% preference in the evaluation of their proposal. For information regarding certification, call the Materials Management Helpline (612) 296-2600 or [TTY (612) 297-5353 and ask for 296-2600].


Department of Corrections

Notice of Request for HIV/STD Health Educators to Teach at Statewide Correction Facilities

Request for HIV/STD Health Educators to be considered for professional/technical contracts to teach HIV/STD prevention education within Minnesota statewide correctional facilities.
  1. The Minnesota Department of Corrections announces the availablilty of funds to select three individuals who will develop, implement, and evaluate a model HIV/STD education and risk reduction program designed to facilitate behavior change among inmates in the statewide Minnesota Department of Corrections facilities as assigned by both the Minnesota Department of Corrections and the Minnesota Department of Health.

  2. The individuals selected will be compensated at $35.00 per hour for a maximum of 18 hours per month for the period of July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998.

Key Dates

Submit resumes and cover letters to:

James P. Losinski
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Institutions Division
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55108-5219 (612) 603-0012


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Department of Corrections

Minnesota Correctional Facility-Lino Lakes

Notice of Availability of Professional/Technical Service Contracts for Inmate Parenting Skill Development Program

To conduct an on-site parenting skills program to the inmates at the MCF-Lino Lakes. Estimated cost for the two year period is $15,000. Specific details on the purpose and scope of the program can be obtained by calling Elizabeth Telke, MCF-Lino Lakes Community Relations Supervisor, at (612) 717-6124. The proposals must be submitted by 4:30 PM on June 27, 1997. Send proposals to Elizabeth Telke, MCF-LL, 7525 Fourth Ave., Lino Lakes, MN 55014.

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Department of Corrections

Minnesota Correctional Facility-Red Wing

Notice of Availability of Contract for Psychological Evaluation Services and Sexual Therapy Services

Psychological Evaluation Services

The program at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Red Wing requires the services of a licensed psychologist from 7/l/97 to 6/30/99. This person will provide the written psychological evaluation — through testing, interviews, etc., on up to a twice weekly basis for all new admissions to the institution, to re-test selected youth based upon specific staff referral, plus limited staff training in the area of his/her expertise. Payment is $330.40 per 8 hour day. Total cost for the biennium is limited to $62,800.00.

In accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 363.073; for all contracts estimated to be in excess of $50,000.00, all responders having more than 20 full-time employees at any time during the previous 12 months must have an affirmative action plan approved by the Commissioner of Human Rights before a proposal may be accepted. Your proposal will be rejected unless it includes one of the following:
  1. A copy of your firm’s current certificate of compliance issued by the Commissioner of Human Rights; or

  2. A letter from Human Rights certifying that your firm has a current certificate of compliance.

  3. A notarized letter certifying that your firm has not had more than 20 full-time employees in Minnesota at any time during the previous 12 months.

Sexual Therapy Services

The program at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Red Wing requires the services of a sexual therapist from 7/1/97 through 6/30/99. The contractor will provide consultant services to residents for criminal sexual misconduct or identified as having been victims of sexual abuse. Total cost for the biennium is limited to $36,200.00.

For further information on these contracts contact:
John Handy, Program Director
Minnesota Correctional Facility-Red Wing
1079 Highway 292
Red Wing, Minnesota 55066
Telephone: (612) 388-7154

Final submission date for these contracts is: June 30, 1997.


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State Board of Electricity

Notice of Request for Proposals for Independent Contract Electrical Inspectors

The Minnesota State Board of Electricity is seeking services of independent contract electrical inspectors who must hold a Class “A” journeyman or Class “A” Master electrician’s license in Minnesota to make electrical inspections in designated geographical areas. Compensation is based on a percentage of the inspection fee paid by the installer of wiring when the inspections are completed.

Presently there are no geographical areas open, but all applications submitted with be kept on file for future openings. This is an open request and proposals will be accepted indefinitely. A formal request for proposal may be requested from and inquiries made to:
John A. Schultz
Executive Secretary
State Board of Electricity
Griggs-Midway Building, Ste S-128
1821 University Avenue
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Department of Employee Relations

Notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Services to Administer a Managed Health Care Program

The Minnesota Department of Employee Relations (DOER) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to administer a managed health care program for the State’s self-insured workers’ compensation program. These services must comply with all applicable laws and administrative rules governing the operation of managed health care, and with all specifications provided as part of the RFP. Contract(s) will be awarded for a three year period (1/1/98 through 12/31/00), with two optional annual extensions. A vendor conference for interested vendors is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 1997 at DOER. Those interested in attending must call Gary Westman (612/296-8190) for reservations.

A Request for Proposal may be obtained by calling or writing:
Gary Westman, Program Manager
Workers’ Compensation Program
Minnesota Department of Employee Relations
P.O. Box 64081
St. Paul, MN 55164-0081
Telephone: (612) 296-8190

All proposals must be received by DOER by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 1997. Late proposals will not be accepted.

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Department of Natural Resources

Bureau of Real Estate Management

Notice of Request for Resumes from Acquisition and Relocation Consultants

The State is creating a list of acquisition and relocation consultants who wish to be considered for acquisition and relocation assignments during the period of July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2001.

I. Professional Credentials

To be included on this list of acquisition and relocation consultants, the State invites participants to submit the following:
  1. An updated resume of his/her:
    Education

    Experience

    Clientele

    Affiliation(s)

  2. Normal hourly rate

II. Standards of Professional Practice

All acquisition and relocation consultants must comply with “Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs”, Public Law 91- 646, Number 49 C.F.R., Part 24, codified and published by the Federal Register, March 2, 1990.

III. Assignments

Appointment to the State’s List of Acquisition and Relocation Consultants is not a guarantee of subsequent assignments. The Department of Natural Resource’s reserves the right to assign consultants at it’s sole discretion, depending on the qualifications of the consultant, geographic location, and fee requirements. Consultants’ qualifications will be evaluated based on their responses to the above requirements.

Note: Consultants may reject any assignments offered.

Mail responses to this request to:
Department of Natural Resources
c/o Steve Kartak
Bureau of Real Estate Management
500 Lafayette Rd, Box 30
St Paul, MN 55155-4030
Phone: (612)296-0628 Fax #(612)297-3517
e-mail steve.kartak@dnr.state.mn.us

All responses must be received at the above address by 3:00 PM, June 20, 1997.

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Office of the Revisor of Statutes

Notice of Request for Indexing Services

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Office of the Revisor of Statutes is seeking the following indexing services for the period July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1999:
  1. Indexing for Minnesota Statutes publication.

  2. Indexing for the Minnesota Rules publication.

  3. Indexing for Laws of Minnesota publication.

Statutory indexing experience and computer keyboarding facility are prerequisites to performing the services. Where current contractors have at least equal qualifications, they will be given preference in order to maintain program consistency and stability.

Responses must be received by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes by Friday, June 20, 1997.

Direct inquires and responses to:
Lorna Breiter
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
700 State Office Building
100 Constitution Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155
(612) 296-2778
TDD use State Relay Services: Metro MN 297-5353 Greater MN 1-800-627-3529



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Department of Transportation

Division of Engineering Services

Notice of Compilation of Annual List of All Consultants Seeking Consideration for Providing Services to MN/DOT

Minnesota Department of Transportation is solicitating qualified consultants who desire consideration for providing contract services during fiscal years 1998 and 1999 for the MN/DOT highway program. This “Annual List” of consultants will remain in effect from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1999.

All VENDORS wishing to provide consultant, professional, and technical services to MN/DOT must request in writing the “Qualification and Interest Response Requirements” packet from our office by June 20, 1997.


This written request may be sent either through mail or faxed to the address listed below. Please furnish with this written request the following information:
  1. Indicate if your firm is certified by the Department of Transportation as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

  2. Indicate if your firm is certified with the Department of Administration as a Targeted Group Business (TGB).

After June 20, 1997 the Response Requirement Packet may be picked up in person.

All responders submitting Expressions of Qualification and Interest will be placed on the “Annual List”. This list will be used as a pre-qualifications reference to select consultants for all MN/DOT projects (including Statewide “Master” T-contracts) estimated up to $1,000,000.00 in value.

YOUR FIRM MUST BE ON THIS LIST TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION FOR MN/DOT PROGRAM DELIVERY PROJECTS.

All responses to this Expression of Qualifications and Interest shall be delivered to the address indicated below not later than two o’clock (2:00) pm on July 11, 1997. Late submittals will not be accepted (time according to Time and Temp (612) 375-0830).
Gabriel S. Bodoczy, P.E.
Consultant Agreements Engineer
Transportation Building, Mailstop 680
395 John Ireland Boulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Telephone: (612) 296-3051
Fax Number: (612) 282-9834


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Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & Grants

The State Register also serves as a central marketplace for contracts let out on bid by the public sector. The Register meets state and federal guidelines for statewide circulation of public notices. Any tax-supported institution or government jurisdiction may advertise contracts and requests for proposals from the private sector.

It is recommended that contracts and RFPs include the following: 1) name of contact person; 2) institution name, address, and telephone number; 3) brief description of project and tasks; 4) cost estimate; and 5) final submission date of completed contract proposal. Allow at least three weeks from publication date (four weeks from date article is submitted for publication). Surveys show that subscribers are interested in hearing about contracts for estimates as low as $1,000. Contact the editor for further details.


Metropolitan Council

Notice of Request for Proposals for Year 2000 Assessment Analysis

The Metropolitan Council is soliciting requests for proposals for an assessment analysis of requirements needed for Year 2000 conversion implementation of the Metropolitan Council’s computer systems for their Regional Planning, Environmental Services and Transit Operations Divisions.

Information packets can be obtained by calling 612-602-1032 or by fax request to 612-602-1083.

A pre-posal information meeting will be held at the Metropolitan Council on June 24, 1997, at 1:30 P.M. For more information, and to make reservations, please call 602-1032.

Proposals must be delivered to the offices of the Metropolitan Council, Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101, no later than Friday, July 10, 1997, at 4:00 P.M.

The Metropolitan Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any minor irregularities and deviations from requirements outlined in the technical specifications, and to solicit new proposals as deemed in their best interest.

BY ORDER OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

Richard Johnson
Associate Regional Administrator

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Metropolitan Council

Environmental Services

Invitation to Bid for One (1) 1997/1998 Boom Truck

Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Metropolitan Council, Environmental Services Division, Mears Park Centre, 230 East 5th Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101, until Monday, June 23, 1997, at 2:00 P.M., at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for ONE (1), BOOM TRUCK, ARTICULATING FIGURE FOUR INDUSTRIAL CRANE TYPE, all in accordance with the specifications and bid form available by calling 612-602-1032 or by fax at 612-602-1083.

All bids to be considered must be on Metropolitan Council bid proposal forms. The proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into an agreement with the Metropolitan Council within fifteen (15) days after being notified of the award.

Interested bidders should plan to attend a pre-bid, information meeting to be held at the Mears Park Centre on Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at 10 A.M. in Room 1C.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder that meets the bid specifications and is in compliance with all terms and conditions.

The Metropolitan Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or any part of any bid, to waive minor defects or technicalities or to advertise for new bids, as it deems in its best interest.

BY ORDER OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

Helen A. Boyer, Division Director
Environmental Services Division

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Metropolitan Council

Transit Operations

Notice of Advertisement for Sealed Bids for Conducting a Comprehensive Non-User Survey

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Metropolitan Council Transit Operations will receive sealed bids TO OBTAIN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE NON-USER SURVEY at the office of Metropolitan Council Transit Operations, 560 6th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411-4398, until 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 1997, central standard time.

Bids shall be on the forms provided for that purpose and according to the contract documents prepared by Metropolitan Council Transit Operations, 560 6th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 (Phone: 612-349-7682).

Bids will be reviewed by staff of Metropolitan Council Transit Operations.

Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and requirements.

All bidders will be required to certify that they are not on the Comptroller General’s list of ineligible contractors.

Metropolitan Council Transit Operations hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this notification for bids, disadvantaged (minority) and women businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in responses, and will not be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin in consideration for an award.

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University of Minnesota

Notice of Request for Proposals for Conceptual Design Consulting Services South Mall Precinct Development Project, Project Number 000-97-1680, University of Minnesota, Department of Facilities Management, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Proposals are being requested by the University of Minnesota, Facilities Management (FM) Department, for Conceptual Design consulting services for the South Mall Precinct Development Project. Four development initiative need investigation: The Conceptual Design consultant will be responsible for development of the overall conceptual design of the South Mall Precinct development, which includes the projects noted above, integrated into a cohesive vision. The planning and conceptual design effort will establish parameters that will guide the future development, taking into consideration the varied development initiatives, their unique requirements, and implementation phasing. Designers for these individual projects will be selected at a later date.

Proposals will be received until 3 p.m., local time, June 26, 1997.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Regents of the University of Minnesota at Facilities Management Purchasing Services, 400 Donhowe Building, 319 - 15th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, until the stated times, when they will be publicly opened and only the names of the responding proposers will be made public. Proposals may be viewed publicly in Purchasing Services after the award has been made and notification given to all respondents.

Request for Pre-Proposal Information Packets may be examined and obtained at no charge at the (Reception Desk) above address. To request packages to be mailed, call (612)-624-5765, or fax request to (612) 624-5796.

The University of Minnesota has scheduled a pre-proposal meeting on June 18, 1997, at the time and location indicated in the RFP packet. While the attendance at the Pre-Proposal Meeting is not mandatory, information presented may be very informative; therefore, all interested parties are encouraged to attend to be better able to prepare acceptable proposals. A site visit will be held in conjunction with this meeting.

Tentative Selection Schedule:

Pre-proposal Meeting June 18, 1997

RFP Responses Due June 26, 1997



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