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Home My WebLink Aboutweekly notes July 22 2016a Memo ��Z: City Council Members FRO WEEKLY NOTES -- JULY 22,E 2416 LISTING OF UPCOMING MEETINGS THRU Zoning 1 Develowerd Items iistrator 1. The City has not received any new applications. Pizza Ranch is expected to start construction this week; and the chapel at Boutwells Landing is expect to start shortly. 2. Staff has met with Washington Count on the early scoping and planning for the Osgood Ave. improvements slated for 2018 — running from Orleans Ave to 58th Street. Very preliminary plans and RFP fbr engineering services is planned for spring 2017. The City will need to consider some improvements to it utilities and possible cost participation for any trails. Similarly, the County continues to develop its plans for Stagecoach Ave reconstruction lying south of 56th Street to 1-94.1 have enclosed the staff agenda from these meetings, please ignore my hand written notes. 3. Enclosed is a contact listing for the Planning Commission — it contains the new member — Greg Quale. ST. Croix RlverCrossine July 21s, 2016 update Other Items • Listing of 2nd Qtr. Tax petitions — both 'active" and "dosed'. • Information from Betty Caruso on the City Liability Insurance Renewal and costs — the City will see a $8,000 reduction in its premiums for the upcoming 12 months. See Enclosed. Mayor McComber provided: 1. METRO CITIES NEWS —for 7-22,2016 2. Meeting Minutes from the Regional Council of Mayors meeting for duly 1111, 2016. This includes discussion about Transient Housing /Air B&B elements. Please call me at any time if you have questions... 651-253-7837 1 of 25 WashinCotong� CSAH 24 Corridor 0S600 o 4t' -_' and Pavement I. Improvements under consideration by Washington County 1. Washington County Capital Improvement Plan (2018) 2. Roadway a. Mill & Overlay south of TH 36 b. Reconstruct north of TH 36, C&G c. Add storm water drainage system to CSAH 24 north of TH 36 d. Exploring possible areas for storm water storage 3. Traffic a. Widen 62"d St west of intersection to align west and east potential future north frontage road alignment b. Looking at dual center left turn lane Public Works Department Donald J. Theisen, P.E. Director Wayne Sandberg, P.E. Deputy dire or/County Engineer --y" 20 July 2016 P- Poo p� 1N /�vfvs and accommodate a X11 d114, mo00 J 4. Pedestrian Gerxce► I (/e° G a. 8' trail along both sides of CSAH 24 from TH 36 to 62nd St or TH 36 to 651' St b. 8' trail along east side of CSAH 24 from Upper 55`h St (existing + ail) to TH 36 c. Ped ramps/crossings at all corners of Osgood/62"d St intersection' d. Trail crossing (mid -block) from east side of CSAH 24 to west an connect to City trail 5. Utilities a. Watermain/sanitary sewer replacement, connections, loops, etc. b. Power poles may need to be relocated c. Is the City interested in burying power/comm II. City of Oak Park Heights Input - 1. Pedestrian improvements 2. Intersections 3. Utilities 4. Other 2 of 25 ALLIANT ENGIN EER IMG MEETING AGENDA DATEITIME: July 19, 2016; 1:00 pm — 2:30 pm LOCATION: Bayport Cit PROJECT: CS 21 (Stagecoach Trail) Pav ent Management and Safety Impro nt Project PURPOSE: Stakeholder Kick Off Meeting AGENDA BY: Steve Weser; (612-767-9347) 1. Introductions 2. Roles and Responsibilities 3. Project Overview a. Goals and Objectives b. Scope of Work i. Traffic Analysis and Corridor Safety Assessment ii. Preliminary Design iii. Environmental Documentation —?HAS$ 4. Schedule Overview DC'(Itl� tl $�I►`� 5. Existing Conditions and Issues 6. Future Conditions a. Future City/Township Transportation Improvements b. Future Development and Land Use Changes 7. Public Outreach 8. Round Robin 9. Next Meeting a. Monthly Recurring PMT Meetings 233 Park lave S, Ste 300 612.758.3080 MAIN Mlfi ipolis, MSV 55415 612.758.3099 Fax .10-0111 ft a amw AV sofIlves,9!` . C�I�xT o� 0P/y. .� Z7 TWSPAf ML Ivtli mob wwmalliant-inc.com 1.2. PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The objective of this project is to improve the safety of the CSAH 21 corridor by addressing traffic safety, operations, pedestrian, and drainage issues as well as extending the life of existing pavements. In summary, the project goals are as follows: • Apply access management guidelines to the corridor while accommodating access needs of the businesses, potential development, and individual property owners. • Improve roadway safety, capacity, and operation of all intersections along the CSAH 21 corridor through replacement of lei turn bypass lanes with dedicated lei turn lanes. • Utilize a comprehensive agency and public engagement process to achieve community acceptance. • Produce a municipally -approved preliminary geometric layout that meets all MnDOT, CSAH, and Washington County requirements for preliminary design and environmental documentation. Identify and implement stormwater drainage improvements that appropriately balance the requirements of all agencies with the needs and goals of the communities. Maintain the long-term transportation goals of Washington County, City of Bayport, City of Oak Park Heights, Baytown Township, and West Lakeland Township. 4 of 25 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ]I - PLANNING COMMISSION (Information in this document is for City Hall/Commission Use Only) Chair: Jim Kremer (06/16 — 0311 8) 5475 Oakgreen Place N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 351-7448 Email: mbiim87Ca7amail.com Vice Chair: Beth Nelson (06/16 — 05/18) 6216 Lookout Trail N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 238-2872 Email: bethnelson3(@4mail.com Commissioners: Robin Anthony 13992 55th St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 206-4882 Email: robinanthonv(&-comcast.net Greg Quale 5530 O'Brien Ave. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 353-5482 Email: greg.wale(EDlive.com Dan Thurmes 5610 Newberry Ave. N. OakPark Heights, MN 55082 275-8969 Email: dan@cssurvey.net Al! terms run from May 31 to May 31 and are 3 -year appointments City Staff/Representatives: Oak Park Heights City Hall P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Eric Johnson 651-439-4439 Scott Richards City Administrator City Planner E-mail: eajohnson@citvofoakparkheiQhts.com Mike Runk 661-439-5458 - Home City Council/ Commission Liaison E-mail: mirunk0comcast.net Mike Liljegren 651- 351-2742 — Home City Council/Commission Liaison Alternate E-mail: lilieprens(aacomcast.net 5 of 25 Updated: July 1, 2016 2016-2019 2016-2019 2015-2018 2016-2019 2014-2017 Fax: 439-0574 Main Number: 439-4439 Julie Hultman 651-439-4439 Planning & Code Enforcement E-mail: ihultman(a)citvofoakparkheights.com Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent'" Thursday, July 21, 2016 1:47 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Project Update: Segment placement complete at Pier 8! 61 -----Original Message --- From: St Croix Crossing Project Team<stcroixcrossing.dot@pubiic.govdelivery.com> To: marymccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Thu, Jul 21, 217161:39 pm Subject: Project Update: Segment placement complete at Pier 81 Having trouble viewing this email? w it as a Web page. St Croix Hello again, Segment placement complete at Pier 8! Crews completed segment placement at Pier 8 on July 14. Crews have now completed all segment placement and stay cable installation at both Piers 8 and 9, closest to the Minn. shoreline. The closure pour to connect Piers 8 and 9 will be the last closure pour on the project, once segments are done being placed at the remaining three river piers. 6 of 25 Crews pf a,;ed the final segment at Pier 8 on July 14. Photo from July 19. installation at Piers 8 and 9. Photo from July 19. Other turn highlights i 7 of 25 Segment placement continues at vier 10 (picturea left). By the week of July 25, crews anticipate moving the segment lifters from Pier 8, to Pier 10 to assist in placing segments. Photo from July 19. Aerial photos 8 of 25 a pulp M aN 1 ' .. '�E5 • 1Y' � N µ J1mlY° j Im � a 1 �� a Abui wloom 10 SL View of Minn. approach work. In early July, crews completed the cast -in-place section of the Hwy 36 eastbound on-ramp. Photo from July 19. St. Croix Crossing in the news Regional news media visited the project earlier this week and posted the following stories: m Hudson Star Observer. A bridge coming together • KARE 11: St. Croix Crossing taking shape KSTP-TV: MnDOT Offers 1st Look at New St. Croix Crossing Bridge • MPR News: Looks like a bridge: Pieces fall into place at St. Croix Crossing • Pioneer Press: St. Croix River bridge on track to open next fall • WCCO TV: St. Croix Bridge Edges Closer To Completion Stay connected • Sign-up for project email updates Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter • Visit the project website • Call the project hotline at 1-855-GO-CROIX {462-7649} • Stop by the St. Croix Crossing Project Office at 1862 Greeley St. S. in Stillwater. 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The total premium for 2016/2017 is $86,823 as compared to the prior year's premium of $94,757 - a decreased of $7,934 or 9.1%. The City' premium has decreased nearly $18,000 since the July 2014 policy. A comparison of premiums is attached. The reduction in premium is largely due to a reduction in the experience factor modifier. This factor is now at .911, a 9.4% reduction as compared to 1.006 for 2015/2016. The City's expenditures were down just slightly as were the rates for the LMCIT. Property values have been increased slightly for inflation. Overall, this means the premium went from $94,757 last year to $86,823 this year. Excess Liability coverage is $10,970 and part of the total premium. The city chose to have this coverage as is consistent with the past years. The benefits of this coverage are: 1) Extra coverage - especially for smaller cities - that don't have a tax base to support payment of a large liability claim that exceeds the primary liability limits; 2) Claims for lawsuits against more than one entity covered by the policy - such as both the City of Oak Park Heights and the EDA being named in the same lawsuit. This could possibly exhaust the primary limits, if both suits were successful; 3) Federal suits where statutory immunity and tort limits may not apply - even if you elect not to waive them. 1 have submitted for our coverage as described above, if you would prefer for me to change this or wish to discuss further, please let me know. 14 of 25 INSURANCE COMPARISON 2015 to 2016 Increase 7/7/2014 7/7/2016 Decrease PROPERTY City Hall/Garage $ 9,406 $ 8,680 $ 7,850 $ (830) Traffic Signals $ 2,766 $ 2,508 $ 2,252 $ (256) Parks/Other $ 23,325 $ 19,705 $ 18,088 $ (1,617) Water $ 1,648 $ 1,695 $ 1,415 $ (280) Sewer $ 476 $ 364 $ 436 $ 72 36,773 $ 34,855 $ 32,952 $ 30,041 $ (2,911) MOBILE PROPERTY 98 TOTAL BLDG AND CONTENTS $ 36,542 $ 34,432 $ 31,619 $ (2,813) EQUIPMENT PREM $ 2,766 $ 2,493 $ 2,616 $ 123 AUTO LIABILITY $ 5,251 $ 4,847 $ 4,413 $ (434) BOND $ 383 $ 334 $ 432 $ 98 GENERAL LIABILITY New Rating System City Expenditures Land Use Sewer Back Up Employment Police Dept TOTAL GENERAL LIAB EXCESS LIABILITY TOTAL ALL INSURANCE 15 of 25 $ 6,238 $ 7,007 $ 6,234 $ (773) $ 9,672 $ 8,115 $ 7,086 $ (1,029) $ 5,409 $ 4,587 $ 3,889 $ (698) $ 4,616 $ 3,916 $ 3,490 $ (426) $ 20,251 $ 17,182 $ 16,074 $ (1,108) $ 46,186 $ 40,807 $ 36,773 $ (4,034) 11,844 $ $ 13,681 $ 10,970 $ (874) $ 104,809 $ 94,757 $ 86,823 $ (7,934) Current/Archived Newsletters - Metro Cities METRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Page 1 of 5 Search GO The focus of the Bret meeting was on the role of the committee, as well as discussion of a draft charter for the committee, which will be before the MAWSAC for consideration next week. For more information on the TAG, ` Questions? Please contact Steve Huser at Have you heard the latest? Check us out on Fac book 1�.1 C�TRI�TIES And follow us on Twitter 16 of 25 httpa/www.metrocitiesmrLorg/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3 73 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 7/22/2016 Metro Cities News July 22, 2096 Newsletter Archive Water Supply Technical Advisory ice` Committee (TAC) Begins Work The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) i�wro► to the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee (MAWSAC) held its r,l first meeting since it became law last year. The purpose of the committee is to provide technical input and expertise on issues relating to regional water supply, and inform the work of the MAWSAC. Metro Cities "006"a Gwmww*t played an integral role in advocating for the TAC, both at the Metropolitan Council and h Legislature, and participated in recommending officials for the e committee. By statute, a majority of the 15 members on the committee must represent In CurrentlArchived single or multi -city public water supply Newsletters: systems_ Nine of the 15 current members Archives are municipal water supply officials. The focus of the Bret meeting was on the role of the committee, as well as discussion of a draft charter for the committee, which will be before the MAWSAC for consideration next week. For more information on the TAG, ` Questions? Please contact Steve Huser at Have you heard the latest? Check us out on Fac book 1�.1 C�TRI�TIES And follow us on Twitter 16 of 25 httpa/www.metrocitiesmrLorg/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3 73 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 7/22/2016 Current(Archived Newsletters - Metro Cities or by phone at 651-215-4003. CT1113 Discusses Options to Address Dakota County's Departure At their Wednesday meeting, the Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB) discussed possible options for maintaining structural financial balance and options for funding projects in light of Dakota County's recent vote to leave the CTIB. Dakota County's withdrawal from the CTIB is effective on December 31, 2018. The committee was presented with information on the financial outlook for CTIB once Dakota County's share of CTIB revenues are no longer generated_ Dakota County contributes approximately $15 million per year. With Dakota County's departure, there are four remaining counties participating in the CTIB — Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, and Anoka. The Board weighed four options for addressing the revenue shortfall that will occur once Dakota County leaves the CTIB, which could include not funding Dakota County projects. The CTIB will further consider options and likely take action at their next meeting on August 17th. To see the meeting handouts, click here. Metropolitan Council Equity Advisory Committee Discusses Housing The Metropolitan Council's new Equity Advisory Committee discussed a range of housing issues during its third orientation meeting this weep. Council staff presented information on the Council's statutory authority in housing, including determining the region's affordable housing need and its allocation, funding housing through the Livable Communities Act and reviewing the housing element of each city's comprehensive plan update. Staff also reviewed the Council's other housing initiatives including calculating each city's Housing Performance Score, providing technical assistance to local governments and convening and supporting regional conversations on a range of housing issues. Page 2 of 5 17 of 25 hUp://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp'?Type--B_BASIC&SEC=�`/o7b373 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 7/22/2016 Current/Archived Newsletters Metro Cities Staff then presented information on the Council's response to the fair housing complaint filed with HUD in December, 2014. Staff reviewed allegations made in the complaint as well as the Council's response to each allegation. The committee also heard from a panel of city housing staff and housing advocates who described challenges in the region's housing sector. A number of issues were raised, including lack of resources (for new units and preservation/rehabilitation), a loss of unsubsidized housing, perceptions of low- income households, challenges of building mixed -income housing developments, non- traditional housing units such as accessory dwelling units and Met Council authority in housing. The advisory committee will hold an additional orientation meeting in August before it delves into a scope of work. Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215- 4001 or 'harlie(a-metrocitiesmn.or with any questions. Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) Decides Allocation of New Funds On Wednesday, the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) allocated $17.5 million of additional transportation funds for 2017. These funds became available because of the recent passage of the FAST Act by Congress, project withdrawals, projects closing out under budget, and increased funds for Minnesota due to a federal level redistribution. The action approved by the TAB allocates $134, 000 to fully fund the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition project, $4.3 million to advance the Penn Ave. Bus Purchase, $5.6 million to fund a project on CSAH 28 in Dakota County, and $6.4 million to a project on Highway 169 in Champlin. The remaining $892,234 will be distributed to already -funded bike and pedestrian projects through an established formula. DEED Equity Workforce Development Competitive Grants Timeline Released DEED held an informational workshop this week for �Iompetltive -grant opportunities Page 3 of 5 18 of 25 hup://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3 73 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 7/22/2016 Current/Archived Newsletters - Metro Cities funded through the 2016 legislature's equity initiatives. There will be six competitive grant programs targeted to workforce training for incumbent and incoming workers, career and job planning, educational attainment and support services for workers facing barriers to achieving economic success. Several of the grant programs are targeted to Somali youth, people from Southeast Asia and supporting women interested in non- traditional jobs. DEED announced a preliminary timellne for the grant program. RFPs will be issued in mid-August and grant rounds will be open mid-August through the end of September when responses are due. Awards will be made in October and grantees will begin their work in November. Each grant program will have a webinar and answers to frequently asked questions posted on DEED's website. Members of the public will be invited to review the grant applications along with DEED staff. Applicants are encouraged to have experience and expertise in the areas they are applying for. DEED announced that local governments will be eligible to apply for several of the programs. More information the grant program will be posted in the coming weeks on the 'Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 551-215-4001 or yjtrocitiesmn.oro with any questions. Met Council Releases 2015 Population Estimates The Metropolitan Council reviewed the population estimates for 2015 at Monday's Community Development Committee. The analysis of growth since the 2010 Census showed an increase of 155,852 residents in the seven -county region as well as an increase in 58,906 households. The Council released population estimates for each local aovernmer (cities, townships and counties) as well as a new ostats analysis. The region has reached three million residents, representing 5.5 percent growth since 2010. Two-thirds of that growth was natural growth {births Page 4 of S 19 of 25 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1B97-4... 7/22/2016 Current/Archived Newsletters Metro Cities compared to deaths) and one-third was due to migration. Cities had preliminary estimates mailed to them in May and had a chance to respond with local data challenging the Council's numbers. The population estimates are used to allocate local government aid, local street aid and tax -base sharing under the Fiscal Disparities program. Metro Cities News is emailed periodically to all Metro Cities member mayors, councilmembers, city managers and administrators to keep officials abreast of important metro city issues. 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There was consensus on the need to continue learning together about 21 -'A century policing best practices and community engagement as well as a desire to continue the conversation in subsequent RCM meetings. Several mayors elected to sign onto an op-ed calling that was published in the Pioneer Press a few days later (link below). As the conversation concluded, the mayors expressed their gratitude for having the RCM as a venue for honest and open discussion among colleagues with whom they have formed trusted relationships. Ma ors Harris kbquire, Martin Tourville et al call for compassion & understandin-g, not violence EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND UPDATES ULI MNIRCM thanked Elizabeth Ryan, outgoing lice President at the Family Housing Fund, for her dedication and service at her final RCM meeting. David Baur was introduced as ULI MN's newest staff member. David will focus on communications, report writing, and grant proposals. The August RCM meeting is canceled. The next RCM meeting will take place on Monday, September 1Zh from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Seattle Room at Dorsey & Whitney, 50 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN. WATER SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE Mayor Lili WI illan, Orono, provided an update on the Water Subcommittee's survey and announced that Nlayor Lisa Whalen of Minnetrista will serve as co-chair for the subcommittee. Other mayors who are interested in serving should contact Mayor McMillan at The surrey results are outlined in the table below in order of descending interest in each topic: Responses 7 Contaminants in Water Supply: The next wave of pollutant data and whether they matter enough (e.g. viruses, lead, nitrates, and pharmaceuticals) 5 Efficiency Incentive Programs: What exists, their approaches and why 5 Ordinances Relating to Water Supply: Drought plans, best practices, irrigating from ponds or lakes; and other ways to reduce summer irrigation waste 4 Regional Water Systems: Status of existing and needed multi -city water supply coordination groups (and what they do), and whether there should be more 4 Raw Data: Want to knowlshare data on city use per year over last 15 years, residential water use per capita, the degree to which summer use spikes above winter use, ground water quantity management, source of water (surface vs ground) 2 f Water Rates: Useful information on how to set and manage rates, frequency between updates, LMC guidance, why city to city comparisons aren't usually valid 2 Municipal Water Distribution: A simple infographic of where the water in pipes comes from and goes to, what is the most promising to manage or where can efficiencies be gained 1 Monitoring City WieIls' Groundwater Levels: Is it needed? Possible? What's involved? 1 Wellhead Protection Plans: Scope, scale, effectiveness for ground water quality N1119710& U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS Mayor Elizabeth Kautz of Burnsville provided an update on her work with the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) including a recap of the recent 841h Annual Meeting held June 24th to 2rh in Indianapolis. In response to the discussion about policing policy and community engagement, Mayor Kautz identified work that the USCM has been doing at the national level to share and encourage new best practices related to community policing. USCM community policing resources can be found ; . ; _ . Nl yor Kautz also shared several statements regarding the events in Dallas, Falcon Heights, and Baton Rouge. • Video and transcript of President Obama's remarks at Memorial Service in Dallas • Weekly address from lice President Biden • Statement from UCSM President and Mayor of Oklahoma City, Mick Comett HOUSING SUMMIT RECAP The 8th Annual Housing Summit, presented by ULI Minnesota/Regional Council of Mayors and sponsored by the Family Housing Fund, was held on June 8th. The event was titled "Furthering Fair Housing: The Important Role of Mixed -Income Development" and was packed with more than 160 attendees to see two keynote speakers, former Vice President Walter Mondale and national mixed -income housing expert Professor Mark Joseph. Mr. Mondale was on hand to tell the history of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, his role in its passage, and to offer his thoughts on its continued importance today. Professor Joseph then provided a detailed analysis of the "promise and perils" of mixed -income development based on his work as Director of the National Initiative on Nixed -Income Communities. Following the formal presentations, Mr. Mandale returned to the stage and engaged in a discussion on current affairs with his son, Ted. Their discussion ranged from the contested and rancorous party conventions in 1964, 68 and 1980 to Mr. Mondale's thoughts on how presidential candidates ought to go about selecting a running mate. A clip from this discussion is linked below. Cathy Bennett, Director of ULI Minnesota's Housing Initiative, provided a recap of this event. Access that presentation ' For a full summary, click: For the clip featuring Walter and Ted Mondale, click', are. THE SHARING ECONOMY AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR OUR COMMUNITIES The RCM 2016 Work Plan included an intention to learn more about the sharing economy, particularly AirBnB, and to better understand its impact on communities. David Baur delivered a presentation that outlined the types of businesses and services that are part of the sharing economy, how the sharing economy might evolve in the years to come, and the types of questions communities may need to address as a result. View the presentation 22 of 25 AIRBNB PANEL DISCUSSION — EAGAN, ROCHESTER, BLOOMINGTON, AND SAINT PAUL Following the sharing economy overview, panelists from Rochester, Bloomington, Eagan and Saint Paul provided summaries of how each of their communities has responded to AirBnB and other short-term rental businesses in particular. Eagan Mavor Mike Maguire Chose not to change ordinances to allow for AIrBnB • Eagan did not choose to address AirBnB proactively. It became an issue after neighbors expressed concern about one particular home that was being advertised on the service. • City ordinances did not address short-term rentals like AirBnB at all, which is tantamount to prohibition. o An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law exists for 30 days or more but nothing shorter. • The city contacted the property owner to get them to discontinue using AirBnB, and the owner responded by filing for an interim use permit. • City Council chose not to amend ordinances to makeAirBnB permissible. Ultimately no change was made. • The mayor felt that the discussion was more about cultural concems than policy per se and hopes that Eagan will come back to the issue at some point and consider legalization. o The focus was on one specific property rather than Broader policy context. o Neighbors were concerned about changes to their neighborhoods. Rochester— Brad Jones, RochesterConventon and Visitors Bureau Changed stale law to accommodate specific types of visitors in limited circumstances • Emphasized that under Unnesota state law, AirBnB and the like are considered "short term rentals. • As a representative for the hospitality industry, its his responsibility to help ensure visitors have safe and sanitary accommodations. • Believes AirBnB and VRBO will not be around long-term. The distribution channel will change. • The questions to answer are, "do we have a gap in what is available in our market? And "can our market support that gap?" o Needed legislation for two specific visitor types: cancer and transplant patients who need a more home -like environment for short-term stay. • Updated antiquated lodging language with two provisions, specifically avoiding dealing with recreational uses o Allow for uses within 10 miles exclusively for family and patients awaiting medical services. o For periods of a week or greater, not extreme short-term where hotels suffice. • Long-term debates will focus on two issues o Zoning: where is this type of service allowed and not allowed? It is clearly commercial in nature but AirBnB is commonly found in residential neighborhoods d Taxation: Most unregulated properties do not collect state and local taxes. Most communities that have embraced short-term rentals require the services to collect taxes, not the property owners themselves. Bloomington -- Mayor Gene Winstead Outright prohibited AirBnB and related short-term rental services • Bloomington is very knowledgeable about the hospitality industry with a sizable portfolio of hotels. • Concerns about these services are due to their impact on residential neighborhoods. o Visitors are often coming to town for some kind of celebration, and Bloomington has seen some egregious uses (e.g. advertising a single-family home as "great for 20+ people'"). o Decided that AirBnB amounts to turning a residential area into a commercial operation without the oversight and licensing generally associated to commercial uses. o Ultimately decided it was incompatible with residential neighborhoods. 23 of 25 • Taxation fairness was a significant concern. Wanted to treat all businesses fairly, which was impossible under currenttaxation schemes. Examples below o $400K non -homestead residence: Approximately $5,700 in property taxes. o $400K apartment building: Approximately $7,200 in property taxes. o $400K commercial building: Approximately $13,000 in property taxes. Saint Pani — Dan Nizioiek, CO of Saint Pau, Embracing AirBnB and evaluating necessary policy changes to accommodate it • Saint Paul has had a good experience with sharing economy services, particularly working out a licensure model with Uber and Lyft a few years earlier. • The city wants to embrace new markets and business while protecting health and safety. • Conducted a short-term rental study to identify what is already happening in the city. o Found approximately 250 short-term rentals being marketed a Difficult to know precise amount without regulations because there is frequent tumover in what is listed and the market is still growing. o Deep dive on 45 properties revealed only two complaints/concerns. One in a condo building about giving strangers access and possible noise. The other was from a bed and breakfast owner wanting assurances the city would create a level playing field. • Saint Paul is moving forward with a legislative framework to permit short-term rentals focused heavily on managing the host platforms rather than transient providers with several recommendations. issue licenses to the platforms (AirBnB, VR BO) rather than property owners, similar to what was done with Uber and Lyft. a Platforms will take responsibility for collecting taxes. o Amend zoning code for short-term rentals as "incidental transient occupancy' with different provisions for owner occupied and non -owner occupied units. o Fully regulate non -owner occupied units for life safety concerns through the Fire Certificate of Occupancy program. o Educate staff (police, fire, and inspectors) about the presence of short term rental uses in neighborhoods and the potential for complaints. COMING UP The next meeting of the Regional Council of Mayors will be Monday, September 12th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Seattle Room at Dorsey & Whitney, 50 South 6th Street, tliinnespolis, MN. There will be no August meeting. ATTENDEES Mayors Jim Adams City of Crystal Chris Coleman City of Saint Paul Molly Cummings City of Hopkins Jerry Faust City of Saint Anthony Mary Giuliani Stephens City of Woodbury Debbie Goettel City of Richfield Shep Harris City of Golden Valley Ken Hedberg City of Prior Lake Kathi Hemkden City of New Hope James Hovland City of Edina Marvin Johnson City of Independence 24 of 25 Elizabeth Kautz City of Burnsville Jerry Koch City of Coon Rapids Sandra Kresbach City of Mendota Heights Denny Laufenberger City of Chanhassen Peter Lindstrom City of Falcon Heights Nike Maguire City of Eagan Sandy Martin City of Shoreview Lili McMillan City of Orono Tim McNeil City of Dayton Terry Schneider City of Minnetonka Lisa Whalen City of Ninnetrista Janet Williams City of Savage Gene Winstead City of Bloomington Brad Jones, Rochester Convention and \Asitors Bureau; Elizabeth Ryan, Family Housing Fund; Ellen Sahli, Family Housing Fund; John Stanoch, Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce; Dan Niziolek, City of Saint Paul; Matt Stemwedel, City of Coon Rapids; Ani Backa, Xcel Energy; Larry Lee, City of Bloomington; Jay Lindgren, Dorsey & Whitney; Tom Fisher, University of Minnesota; Darin Broton, Tunheim; Thad Hellman, Target Corporation; Nike Ridley, City of Eagan; Cecile Bedor, GreaterNlSP; Jennifer O'Rourke, Metropolitan Council ULI Minnesota Staff and Consultants Aubrey Austin, Cathy Bennett, Caren Dewar, David Baur, Gordon Hughes 25 of 25