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Business Assistance Policy
Published Apr 30, 2009
Model business assistance policy from Ehlers and Assoc
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Charging for Fire Calls
Published Apr 10, 2007
Handout from 2005 Fire Department Training. Information on city authority to impose fees for emergency services, including fire protection. Overview on contractual issues in collecting charges, provide service outside the city, and more.
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Financial Management Policy
Published Apr 30, 2009
Model policy for general financial management from Ehlers and Assoc
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Flexible Benefit Plan Adoption Agreement
Published Mar 23, 2012
This is the Adoption Agreement referred to in the Flexible Benefit Plan Basic Plan Document (“Basic Plan Document”).
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Fund Balance Policy
Published Apr 30, 2009
Model policy for managing city fund balances from Ehlers and Assoc
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General Ordinance Form
Published May 9, 2008
Model ordinance. Includes common structure of ordinances. (Revised 5/2008)
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Investment Policy
Published Apr 30, 2009
Model investment policy from Ehlers and Assoc
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Layoff Notice Sample #2
Published Oct 18, 2012
Layoff Notice Sample #2 is a sample letter cities can use for a model when informing employees about the business reason for a layoff.
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LMC Model: Elected Official Out-Of-State Travel Policy
Published Jan 6, 2010
LMC Model: Elected Official Out-Of-State Travel Policy
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LMCIT Model Community Center Rental Documents
Published Mar 4, 2010
The following model documents were created to assist cities when renting out a community center or other city-owned facility: Community Center Rental Application, Community Center Rental Rules and Regulations, Community Center Rental Agreement.
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Mayor's Proclamation Declaring A Local Emergency
Published Oct 17, 2006
Model mayor's proclamation declaring a local emergency.
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Minnesota Model In-Car Camera Policy
Published Sep 16, 2010
The mandatory language within this model policy may create issues with discovery and spoliation of evidence in the event of a lawsuit. LMCIT recommends that the mandatory language be revised in certain areas of the policy to allow for officer discretion. When officers are well trained in the use and application of this equipment there is little concern with them using discretion.
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MMUA Model Red Flag Identify Theft Prevention Program
Published Oct 6, 2009
The Red Flags Rule implements portions of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA). Under the Rule city utilities are required to establish an Identity Theft Prevention Program tailored to its size, complexity and the nature of its operation. Learn more about the requirements of the rules and use the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association template to customize a policy for your city.
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Model Background Check Ordinance
Published May 7, 2010
The purpose and intent of this section is to establish regulations that will allow law enforcement access to Minnesota's Computerized Criminal History information for specified non-criminal purposes of employment background checks
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Model Cemetery Lot Agreement
Published Jul 6, 2009
Model Cemetery Lot Agreement. License agreement between city and lot purchaser to have a right to burial in designated cemetery lot. (Revised 7/2009)
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Model Classification and Compensation Plan
Published Nov 27, 2006
This model classification and compensation plan for smaller cities will help cities develop and maintain a plan that allows a city to achieve and maintain pay equity compliance.
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Model Contract Language - City Hall Unit (MS Word)
Published Jan 7, 2009
Sample collective bargaining agreement for city hall units
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Model Contract Language - City Hall Unit (PDF)
Published Jan 7, 2009
Sample collective bargaining agreement for city hall units
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Model Contract Language - Police Unit (MS Word)
Published Jan 7, 2009
Sample collective bargaining agreement for police units
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Model Contract Language - Police Unit (PDF)
Published Jan 7, 2009
Sample collective bargaining agreement for police units
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Model Fire Contract Between City And Town
Published Mar 10, 2010
Model fire contract between city and town.
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Model Flyer for Administrative Traffic Citations
Published Jul 10, 2009
Model flyer that explains administrative offense citations. In Microsoft Word format so you can customize for your city. Part of the Administrative Traffic Citations Tool Kit.
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Model Letter for Administrative Traffic Citations
Published Jul 10, 2009
Model letter to inform the commissioner of Public Safety that a city has passed a resolution authorizing the city issuance of administrative fines for certain traffic offenses. In Microsoft Word format so you can customize for your city. Part of the Administrative Traffic Citations Tool Kit.
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Model Letter to Remit Fees to State for Administrative Traffic Citations
Published Jul 13, 2009
Model letter to use when remitting money collected from administrative traffic citations to MN Management and Budget. In Microsoft Word format to customize for your city. Part of the Administrative Traffic Citations Tool Kit.
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Model Official Oath
Published Mar 11, 2009
Model oath of office for elected officials.
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Model Planning Commission Policy on Structure, Meeting Order and General Procedure
Published Jan 17, 2012
A model document establishing a city planning commission policy on commission structure, meeting order and general procedure that cities may wish to adopt by resolution.
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Model Pothole Repair Policy
Published Apr 23, 2010
Model Pothole Repair Policy
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Model Public Auction Notice
Published Jun 11, 2009
Model notice of a public auction.
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Model Resolution for Authorizing Administrative Traffic Citations
Published Jul 10, 2009
A model resolution authorizing administrative citations for certain traffic offenses pusuant to Minn. Stat. 169.999. In Microsoft Word format to allow customization for your city. Part of the Administrative Traffic Citations Tool Kit.
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Model Sidewalk Inspection Policy
Published May 6, 2013
Model sidewalk inspection and maintenance policy.
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Model Snowplowing Policy
Published Feb 1, 2011
Model Snowplowing Policy
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Model Street Sweeping Policy
Published Apr 23, 2010
Model Street Sweeping Policy
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Model Tobacco Licensing Ordinance
Published Dec 8, 2010
Model tobacco licensing ordinance regulating the sale, consumption and possession of tobacco and tobacco related products. Developed by the League of Minnesota Cities and the Public Health Law Center. (Revised 12/2010)
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New Law on Voluntary Statewide Lump-Sum Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan: Model Resolution
Published Sep 21, 2009
Model resolution for a city council to declare its intention to participate in the Voluntary Statewide Lump-Sum Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan.
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Rental Utility Disconnect Notice
Published Jan 8, 2009
Model utility disconnection notice for rental properties under Minn. Stat. § 504B.215 subd. 3. (Revised 1/2009)
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Resolution By Council To Extend Period Of Local Emergency
Published Oct 17, 2006
Model resolution by council to extend period of local emergency.
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Resolution Ordering Hazardous Excavation Filled
Published Jun 11, 2009
Model resolution to order a hazardous excavation to be filled.
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Resolution To Contract During A Local Emergency
Published Oct 17, 2006
Model resolution to contract during a local emergency.
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Resolution to Raze a Hazardous Building
Published Jun 11, 2009
Model resolution to raze a hazardous building.
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Resolution to Secure a Vacant Building
Published Jun 11, 2009
Model Resolution to Secure a Vacant Building.
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Sample Ordinance Adopting City Code
Published May 9, 2008
Sample ordinance that adopts city code. (Revised 5/2008)
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Sample Ordinance Amending an Ordinance
Published May 12, 2008
Sample ordinance amending a previous ordinance.
(Revised 5/2008)
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Sample Ordinance Establishing a Municipal Cemetery and Regulating the Maintenance and Use.
Published Jan 12, 2011
Model ordinance establishing a municipal cemetery and providing regulations for the maintenance and use of the cemetery. (Revised 1/2011)
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Sample Ordinance Establishing a Permanent Care and Improvement Fund
Published Jan 12, 2011
Model ordinance establishing a permanent care and improvement fund for a municipal cemetery under Minn. Stat. §§ 306.41-.54. For cities in counties under 50,000 in population. (Revised 1/2011)
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Sample Ordinance Establishing a Planning Commission
Published Jan 17, 2012
Model ordinance establishing a planning commission.
Revised 1/2012)
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Sample Ordinance Regarding Securing Vacant Buildings
Published Feb 22, 2011
Model ordinance providing for the securing of vacant buildings. (Revised 2/2011)
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Sewer Toolkit: Collection of Models
Published Jun 7, 2010
The materials contained here demonstrate information and models to guide your city through developing a comprehensive maintenance program. Identifying and documenting the components of the system, as well as including a number of guides and model policies to provide information necessary for the city to develop sewer maintenance and emergency response policies, is crucial in determining liability. These policies will help the city clearly explain what it does and why it does it.
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Sewer Toolkit: Collection of Public Education
Published Jun 7, 2010
Property owners within the city play a key role in preventing sanitary sewer backups. Public education pieces including sample newsletter articles, utility billing stuffers and suggested web content have been developed for your city's use. These items inform property owners of their responsibilities when using the city's sewer system as well as what they should do in the event of a sewer backup.
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Sewer Toolkit: Model Sanitary Sewer Article For City Newsletter
Published Jun 7, 2010
Public education is key in the prevention of sanitary sewer backups. This model newsletter can be used to inform property owners of their responsibilities when using the city's sewer system.
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Special Assessment Policy
Published Apr 30, 2009
Model special assessment policy from Ehlers and Assoc
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Voluntary Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan Tool Kit
Published Sep 21, 2009
Tool kit that explains the Voluntary Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan and how a city can join the plan. The plan was created by the 2009 Legislature.
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