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Home My WebLink Aboutweekly notes September 23rd 2016 a' r Memo TO:City Council Members FROM:Eric J ity dministrat WEEKLY NOTES— September 23rd,2016 Zoning/Development Items 1. The City has not received any new applications. 2. Scott and Christina Mitchell of 5527 Oakgreen Place have been supplied their CUP documentation for their proposed shed. Construction may begin at any time. 3. Staff has send a second letter seeking compliance on a car parked on the grass and other yard dean-up issues see enclosed tow letters from the Building Official. ST.Croix River Crossing MNDOT News Release for 9-22-16 Terry Zoller will be attending the City Council meeting on 9127/16 for an update and other questions the Council may have.Mr.Michael Beer of MNDOT did contact me and indicate that if the Council would like a tour of the bridge to let him know direct in an off-camera discussion so that it may likely remain a more intimate group. Other Items • The temporary water on 65th Street has apparently passed its first bacteria testing sample and staff is awaiting a second passage. Once it dries out a bit I am told work will commence. The curbing has been poured on 64th and Ozark ave; it is possible both layers of asphalt may be placed next week. • Update from the Coalition of Utilities Cities regarding the possibility of closing the Xcel Energy SHERCO plants(I&11)in Becker. Please note the Dept.of Commerce's discussion of the closure of the Allen S. l(ing Plant as being a viable altemative. The question becomes what is meant by the term'viable". No action appears to be needed at this time, but the City Council will want to monitor this discussion further over the coming years.Xcel's conversion to natural gas is of course likely dependent on its pricing and availability and it would likely not be simple to remove 500 mega-watts(the AS King Plat)from their grid supply— even if it is coal without a locked-up replacement Please see the email form Carolyn Jackson of the CUC> • Washington County Board—Summary of Proceedings for 8123,9/6 and 9113. Mayor McComber Provided: 1. Conversations in the Valley for 10/19/16 2. METRO Cities news for 9/21/16 Please call me at any time if you have questions...651.253.7837 1 of 26 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 September 22,2016 Scott and Christina Mitchell 5527 Oakgreen Place N Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 RE: Conditional Use Permit-Shed Enclosed you will find three (3) copies of the above documents.Please have each of the copies executed and mail all copies back to my attention at the above address when completed. Once these are returned,the City similarly sign and will submit one original copy for appropriate recording with Washington County,one will be placed on file at City Hall and a remaining original coov will be returned to you. Please let me know if you have any questions Sincerely 40 Eric Johnson City Administrator Cc: Julie Hultman, Planning Dept. 2 of 26 ,fJ f CITY OF 1 OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 September 23, 2016 Mr. Key Ramaley 15222 62nd St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: 15222 62nd St. N., Oak Park Heights, MN (PIN: 34.030.20.32.0143) Dear Mr. Ramaley, In response to a complaint received, I made a site visit to the above-referenced property on Monday, September 19th. While there, I observed vehicles parked upon the yard area and a large assortment of accumulations throughout the yard, including a dishwasher. Trash and recycling containers were still out at the street and had not been pulled in from collection day the past Thursday. This letter serves to advise you that these items parked and/or placed upon the yard do not comply with City Ordinances 401.15.13.14 Exterior Storage and 401.15.F. Off-Street Parking and Loading, which regulate off-street parking and exterior storage. These ordinances are enclosed for your reference. This letter further requests that you remove all vehicles from the yard area and place them upon an approved driveway and/or parking area. Vehicles that are not operable are to be placed into operable condition or removed from the property, as it lacks a garage for placement to its interior. All play items, outdoor sports items, trash, etc. shall be cleaned up, put away or discarded as appropriate. There is a City wide clean up being held on Saturday, October l st. I have enclosed information regarding this event. You may find this useful for disposal of items, such as the dishwasher. In any event, the yard is to be fully cleaned upon as requested above, no later than Friday, October 7, 2016. A compliance check will be made after the 7th. Your prompt attention is required. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Jul Hultman, CBO Planning & Code Enforcement Enclosures c: Property Owner: Seatac Properties @ 2000 Industrial Blvd. N.,Stillwater,MN 55082 Brian DeRosier,Chief of Police ric Johnson,City Administrator 3of26 Tree City U.S.A. Tj r. ^n •.z ! r � .fir, A „� tin rr• t Y,µ= ate, m x b rw 44 , .,1' .. .. .yH.,r„..w-...rte....:.....-.:.....r.r., � - o � - w r i v e �s w w IW A 9 Ap lip Z; let Ar 46 17 n' 1 r 1 y G x � n .. M 111 1, 4 ... x' H � ... a ..� �� .+i• ,,.. r ,M M 4 N, CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. - P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 � 4 September 20, 2016 Mr. Todd Peterson 14773 56th St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: Off Street Parking-2nd Request Dear Mr. Peterson: I wrote you, August 30, 2016, regarding the Chevrolet pick-up truck parked upon the yard area, alongside your garage. You were notified of the vehicle being in violation of City Ordinances 401.15.6.14 & 401.15.F and were requested to remove it from the yard area no later than Friday, September 9, 2016. A compliance check was made and it was found that the vehicle remained parked upon the yard area, to the side of the garage, in continued City Ordinance violation. No vehicles shall be parked upon the yard, unless upon a driveway or approved parking pad. With this letter you are directed to remove the vehicle from the yard area no later than Friday, September 30, 2016. This letter serves as the City's second request for compliance. A site visit shall be made to verify compliance after September 30th. If compliance is not found, the matter shall be forwarded to the Oak Park Heights Police Department for citation consideration. I am happy to meet with you regarding this request and/or regarding installation of a parking pad. Sincerely, PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT Juli Hultman Buil Ing Official Enclosure: 08-30-16 Letter c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Brian DeRosier, Chief of Police 6 of 26 Tree City U-S.A. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 August 30, 2016 Mr. Todd Peterson 14773 56th St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: Off Street Parking Dear Mr. Peterson: I am writing you regarding the Chevrolet pick-up truck that continues to be parked upon the yard arear, alongside your garage. This past Fall you were advised that the vehicle parked upon the grass to the side of your garage does not comply with City Ordinances 401.15.6.14 Exterior Storage and 401.15.F. Off-Street Parking and Loading, which regulate off street parking and exterior storage. The vehicle as parked is in violation of City Ordinances 401.15.B.14 & 401.15.F. I am again, providing you with the applicable ordinance sections and have also included information regarding parking pad for your reference. You are requested to remove the vehicle from the yard area no later than Friday September 9, 2016. A site visit shall be made to verify compliance. No vehicles shall be parked upon the yard, unless upon a driveway or approved parking pad. If you would like to visit regarding this request or regarding installation of a parking pad to the area, please contact me. Sincerely, PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT Qplju JuIW Hultman Building Official Enclosures 7 of 26 Tree City U.S.A. Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Thursday,September 22,201610:33 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:32 river bridge segments remaining! ----Original Message— From: St Croix Crossing Project Team<stcroixcrossing.dot@public.govdelivery.com> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent:Thu,Sep 22, 2016 8:45 am Subject: 32 river bridge segments remaining! Having trouble viewing this email?View it as a Web Wf4, St.Croxx 32 river bridge 4W CROSSING segments remaining! September 22,2016 Hello again, On the water, crews continue to place segments at Piers 10, 11 and 12, located nearest the Wisc. shoreline.The contractor anticipates lifting the last of all 650 river bridge segments in early October, as well as connecting all stay cables to pier towers. Once segment placement on the river is complete, crews will begin closure pours. The approximately two-foot closure pours will fill the gaps between the completed bridge deck spans. i 8 of 26 ..x View of Piers 10—12 (right to left), closest to the Wisc. shoreline. Crews continue to place segments at all pictured piers. Photo from Sept. 20. M 41 �� ,k 1 Construction continues on the overlooks located at Piers 8 and 10. Once complete,the St. Croix Crossing will have three overlooks on the north side of Piers 8, 10 and 12 facing the old Lift Bridge. Photo of the overlook at Pier 8, taken on Sept. 20. Minn. approach z 9 of 26 P y-� 51 +F Crews continue to place segments for the off-ramp to Hwy 95 and anticipate completing all segment placement for the off-ramp from Hwy 95 by early Oct. Photo from Sept. 20. r - w Crews are grading for Hwy 95 westbound ramp through the on-site casting yard. Photo from Sept. 18. Aerial photos 3 10 of 26 w, r� r .!._ yd1• F 1r i 4 Top down view of Minn. approach work construction. Photo from Sept. 20. a �r 4 11 of 26 Bird's eye view of Piers 8— 12 (right to left) of the St. Croix Crossing. The bridge will open to traffic in Fall 2017. Photo from Sept. 20. Stan/ 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. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F. MnDOT • mndot.gov Stay Connected with Minnesota Department of Transportation: MnDOT's Social Media Hub>> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions I Unsubscribe All HeID res»r.•��!-; This email was sent to marymccomber(Maol.com using GovDelivery,on behalf of.Minnesota Department of Transportation•395 John Ireland Bbd Saint Paul,MN 55155 5 12 of 26 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent Monday,September 19,2016 2:06 PM TO: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Coalition of Utility Cities update d r FYI --Original Message— From: Carolyn C Jackson<CCJackson@flaherty-hood.com> To: Becky Bunch (rburich@hoytiakes.com) <rburich@hoytlakes.com>; Bradley M Peterson <BMPeterson@flaherty- hood.com>; Crystal Johnson (crystal.johnson@granitefalls.com)<crystal.johnson c@granitefalls.com>; Dave Smiglewski <smig@mvtvwireless.com>; Greg Hagy(grhagy@gmail.com) <grhagy@gmaii.com>; Greg Pruszinske (gpruszinske@ci.becker.mn.us) <gpruszinske@ci.becker.mn.us>; Jeff O'Neill(jeff.oneill@ci.monticello.mn.us) <jell.oneill@ci.monticello.mn.us>; Kay Kuhlmann (kay.kuhlmann@ci.red-wing.mn.us) <kay.kuhimann@ci.red- wing.mn.us>; Lynnette Brannan <lynette.brannan@gmail.com>; Mark Skelton <mayor@hoytlakes.com>; Marshall Hallock (marshall.hallock@ci.red-wing.mn.us) <marshall.hallock@ci.red-wing.mn.us>; Mary McComber (marymccomber@aol.com)<marymccomber@aol.com>; Max Peters<maxp@cohasset-mn.com>; Rick Hendrickson (rhendrickson@ci.becker.mn.us)<rhendrickson@ci.becker.mn.us>; Timothy Flaherty<tpflaherty@flaherty-hood.com> Cc: Bradley M Peterson<BMPeterson@flaherty-hood.com>; Chris J Henjum<CJHenjum@flaherty-hood.com> Sent: Mon, Sep 19, 2016 1:46 pm Subject: Coalition of Utility Cities update Hi Coalition of Utility Cities Members, As you all know, last October Xcel Energy filed an amended Integrated Resource Plan that proposed closing the Sherco II plant in Becker in 2028 and the Sherco I plant in 2026.This plan also included building a gas-fired plant in North Dakota and one in Becker,as well as adding wind energy and more solar capacity(some of which will be situated in Becker).The Public Utilities Commission asked stakeholders for comments by September 8,2016. The MN Department of Commerce filed its last comments on Sept. 12 and recommends the Public Utilities Commission approve Xcel's revised Integrated Resource Plan. The MN DOC submitted comments on September 8,and followed up with supplemental comments on September 12. In these two sets of comments,the DOC recommends that the Commission approve Xcel's plan for retiring Sherco I and Sherco II.They also recommend that the Commission allow Xcel to begin the acquisition process for the gas fired plants even before the final order is issued. In its analysis,the DOC examined whether it aright be�bett of the Sherco plants.DOC concluded that the current Xc ptan is#hs stating,"If the Commission is concerned about retiring two units at Sherr econd Sherco retirement;1 Also,the DOC examined whether Prairie Island should be decommissioned early or whether the rates should be raised to accommodate the capital improvements that are needed for that plant.They recommended that a decision to close Prairie Island should not be made at this time,but Xcel should submit a full analysis within 18 months of the order on this Integrated Resource Plan. The Coalition of Utility Cities will continue to examine economic development opportunities for communities where their plants may be closed or recommissioned as gas instead of coal. It looks like the future of energy production will be affecting a number of communities,if not all of us. 13 of 26 Please let me know if you have any questions about this.Thanks! Carolyn Jackson Senior Lnhhyi$t Flaherty and Hood cc!ackson @fla herty-hood.com Office(651)259-1928 Cell(612)735-2627 2 14 of 26 Summary of Proceedings Washington County Board of Commissioners August 23,2016 Present were Commissioners Fran Miron,District 1; Gary Kriesel,District 3; Commissioner Bigham District 4; and Lisa Weik,District 5.Board Chair Miron presided. Commissioner Reports—Comments—Questions The Commissioners reported on the following items: - Commissioner Weik—reported that Woodbury Days is from August 26th through August 28th. She attended the Counties Transit Improvement Board(CTIB)meeting last week,and reported that the majority of the funding commitment for the Metro Orange Line was approved. She attended both the Gateway Corridor Policy Advisory Committee and the Gateway Corridor Commission meeting on August 18th. She attended the North Shop open house last Saturday, August 20th. - Commissioner Bi ham—reported that she attended the CTIB meeting, and that grant applications for the Grant Evaluation Ranking System(GEARS)committee are due in October;the Transportation Advisory Board.(TAB)meeting;and the Association of Minnesota Counties(AMC)Board of Directors retreat regarding bylaw changes. She reported that the Newport Park and Ride is available for the Minnesota State Fair Park and Ride. She reported that the Heritage Days Festival in St.Paul Park was from August 19th-21St. St.Mary's of Basswood Grove annual corn and pig roast in Denmark Township was on August 200'. She reported that the Safe Summer Nights event in Newport will be on August 30th. - Commissioner Bigham also read approved resolution No.2016-113,recognizing Tennis Sanitation being named 2016 Business of the Year and its 501h Year of Business. - Commissioner Kriesel—reported that he attended the Tree Trust award ceremony at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve, and congratulated winners,Dominick Moor of Oakdale, and Victoria Brekke of Stillwater for winning Minnesota Governor Dayton awards for leadership in the Tree Trust program. He reported that Wayne Sandberg,Public Works Deputy Director,and himself met with the City of Afton regarding the downtown Afton improvements. - Commissioner Miron—reported that he attended the Tree Trust award ceremony;the Community Development Agency meeting regarding the development of purchase agreements within the Red Rock Crossing area;and the North Shop open house on Saturday,August 20th Accounting&Finance Approval of the following actions: - Contrast with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP for audit services for the years ending December 31, 2016,2017, and 2018. - Modify current Purchasing Cards Policy#2503,Investment and Guidelines Policy#2301,and Reimbursement Allowance for Personal Communication Devices and Service Contracts Policy #2008. 15 of 26 Community Services - Approval of a Joint Powers Agreement Between the Washington County Community Services Workforce Center and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities,on Behalf of Century College. General Administration Approval of the following actions: - August 9,2016 County Board Meeting Minutes. - Molly O'Rourke,County Administrator,provided a reminder that there will not be a Board Meeting next week, due to it being the fifth Tuesday of the month. The next Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, September Oh,and will contain the following Budget Presentations: Property Records and Taxpayer Services;Public Works and Capital Funds; and Regional Railroad Authority. - Ms. O'Rourke also provided a reminder that the Attorney's Office is providing its annual staff appreciation picnic at 11:30 a.m.today, and invitations were extended to the County Commissioners. - Board Workshop to discuss 2017 proposed budget with the following departments: Community Services,Public Health&Environment, and Libraries. -Board correspondence was received and placed on file. Library - Approval of the use of Professional Analytics,Implementation&Marketing Services to advance the libraries' strategic plan and one time use of Library fund balance in the amount of approximately$56,770 for contract with CWICTechnologies. Public Health&Environment - Lowell Johnson,Public Health and Environment Director,reported on breaking news from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health regarding federal changes to the acceptable perfluorinated chemicals(PFC)levels in well water. Public Works Approval of the following actions: - Resolution No. 2016-111, stating Washington County's support to develop and implement U.S. Bike Route#41. - Resolution No.2016-112,Agreement No. 1025850 with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation. Budget amendment in the amount of$166,976 in Minnesota Department of Transportation funding for the CSAH 22 (Summit Avenue/70th Street South)at TH 61 traffic signal improvement project. - Cooperative maintenance agreement for the roundabout currently under construction by the City of Cottage{"Trove at the intersection of CSAH 22(70t`Street South)and Jamaica Avenue South. - Change Order#12 to Contract 9492,#9 to Contract 9495,#4 to Contract 9597,#2 to Contract 9500,#1 to Contract 9664 for North Shop Restoration Project. 16 of 26 - Board Workshop to discuss annual update on the Counties Transit Improvement Board Program Projects. A complete text of the Official Proceedings of the Washington County Board of Commissioners is available for public inspection at the Office of Administration,Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd Street N., Stillwater,Minnesota. 17 of 26 Summary of Proceedings Washington County Board of Commissioners September 6,2016 Present were Commissioners Fran Miron,District 1; Commissioner Bigham District 4; and Lisa Weik,District 5. Commissioner Kriesel was absent. Board Chair Miron presided. Commissioner Reports—Comments—Questions The Commissioners reported on the following items: - Commissioner Bi&ham—reported that she attended a Recycling and Energy Board Facility Meeting regarding an odor study,and upcoming facility tours. She announced that this year is the 5CP Anniversary of the Washington County Libraries. Park Grove Library is hosting its celebration on Saturday, September 10t`, from 1:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m. She thanked the Sheriff s Office for hosting the Safe Summer Nights event in Newport. She thanked the Washington County Board for its support in using the Newport park-and-ride for the Minnesota State Fair park-and-ride. - Commissioner Weik—reported that she is not able to attend the Sheriff's Office Recognition Ceremony,due to prior commitments. She reported that Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton visited the Woodbury City Hall last week in regards to county initiatives and concerns, including a positive discussion of the Gateway Corridor. She reported that Federal Transit Administration(FTA)officials from Chicago will be touring the Gateway Corridor next week. She extended sympathy to the family and friends of Inez Oehlke from Woodbury Senior Living. She summarized actions and discussions that took place at special meetings for the Counties Transit Improvement Board, and the Metropolitan Council. She summarized a request from a constituent for the county to consider producing artificial snow for cross- country skiing at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. She reported that she participated in the Woodbury Days event. Commissioner Miron—reported that the Recycling and Energy Board is encouraging both Finance and Facility Committee members to attend a conference in November regarding renewable energy from waste. He thanked the Washington County Attorney's Office for its Staff Appreciation Lunch. He attended a Water Summit meeting in Hugo,regarding North East Metro water issues with David Brummel,Public Health and Environment's Deputy Director. He reported that the Houle Family's 100'h Anniversary celebration was on August 20th. He reported that he is unable to attend the Sheriffs Office Recognition Ceremony. General Administration Approval of the following actions: - August 16,2016 County Board Meeting Minutes. - Reappointment of Craig Leiser, Grant,to the Brown's Creek Watershed District Board of Managers to a three-year term expiring October 21,2019. - Appointment of Chris Eng,to the economic development representative position of the Workforce Development Board to a first term expiring June 30,2019. 18 of 26 - To set public hearing for September 27,2016 regarding the modification of the enabling resolution of the Washington County Community Development Agency. Resolution No. 2016-114.Recognizing Houle Feed Mill of Forest Lake for 100 Years of Business. - Executive closed session to review counter offer on potential purchase of property in the City of Grant through the Land and Water Legacy Program. - Board workshop to discuss 2017 proposed budget with: Property Records and Taxpayer Services,Public Works, Capital Funds,and Regional Railroad Authority. - Board workshop to identify and discuss outstanding budgetary items prior to consideration of the proposed levy at September 13'h Board meeting. -Board correspondence was received and placed on file. Public Works Approval of the following actions: - Lease agreement with Scott and Moira Schomburg for the county-owned house located at 15330 Afton Hills Court South,Afton. - Work Order#3,#6 and#7 to contract 9010 with Valley Paving Inc. for work on the CSAH 13 and CSAH 20 roundabout construction project. - Resolution No. 2016-118,Agreement No. 2543-888 with the Union Pacific Railroad Company for public highway at-grade crossing improvement. - Contract with Dresel Contracting Inc. in the amount of$72.000 to crush and blend recycled road maintenance material. - Contract with Global Specialty Contractors,Inc. for signage and benches along the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail in the Amount of$244,792.50 - Permanent use of fund balance in an amount not to exceed $193,500 from the Parks Operations Fund 211 for the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. Sheriffs Office Approval of the following actions: - Resolution No.2016-115, Fundraiser donations in the amount of$1,862 from the Washington County Fair speed pitch booth for the Washington County Explorers Program. - Resolution No. 2016-116,Authorizing Washington County Sheriffs Office to enter into a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council to fund a creative writing program for female offenders housed in the Washington County Jail. - Resolution No. 2016-117,Donation of 30 AED pads and 5 AED batteries at a total value of $3,520 to the Washington County Sheriff's Office from Mark Altmann of Scandia,Minnesota. A complete text of the Official Proceedings of the Washington County Board of Commissioners is available for public inspection at the Office of Administration,Washington County Government Center, 14949 62W Street N., Stillwater,Minnesota. 19 of 26 Summary of Proceedings Washington County Board of Commissioners September 13,2016 Present were Commissioners Fran Miron, District 1; Gary Kriesel,District 3; Commissioner Bigham District 4; and Lisa Weik,District 5. Board Chair Miron presided. Commissioner Reports—Comments—Questions The Commissioners reported on the following items: - Commissioner Bi ham—reported that on Sunday, September 18th, at Woodridge Park in Cottage Grove from 1:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.there will be a community fund raiser. She thanked the Sheriff s Office for its Recognition Ceremony, and congratulated the Washington County Jail Unit for winning the unit award regarding its Children of Incarcerated Parents program. She thanked Library Director Keith Ryskoski for attending Park Grove Library's 50th anniversary celebration. She attended the Minnesota Extension Committee meeting yesterday, and brought back 4-H calendars and a report regarding highlights of the 4-H program. - Commissioner Weik—reported that she attended a National Association of Counties(NACo) Central Region conference call last week, and reported that there will not be a conference call in October. She attended a meeting with constituents regarding transportation issues. She congratulated the Saint Therese Senior Living Community in Woodbury on its grand opening. She met with Woodbury businesses along the new east end terminus of the Gateway Corridor Gold Line. She attended an East Metro Strong Co-Chair meeting. She extended an invitation to staff to attend the East Metro Strong meeting later this month regarding the Gateway Corridor Gold Line. - Commissioner Kriesel—reported that he attended the Pollinator Friendly Alliance's event in Stillwater Township. He attended the Sheriff s Office Recognition Ceremony on September 8, 2016. -Commissioner Miron—reported that he attended a Rush Line Corridor Task Force meeting. He attended a meeting regarding water levels of Big Marine Lake,and reported that he will be attending a watershed meeting this evening. He attended the Pollinator Friendly Alliance's event in Stillwater Township,and reported that Washington County won a pollinator award. He requested that Dan McSwain, Washington County's Natural Resources Coordinator,report on this award at a future Board Meeting. He attended a dinner with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall to discuss pollinators and transportation issues. He attended the Minnesota Extension Committee on September 12th. Community Development Azency - Board workshop for an overview of updates on the Red Rock Crossing Redevelopment District located in the City of Newport. Community Services 20 of 26 Approval of the following actions: - Application for Equity Grants released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to improve economic opportunities for people of color,women, people with disabilities,veterans, and youth in Minnesota. - 2016-2018 Group Residential Housing(GRH)agreements for all community residential settings that accept GRH payment for room and board. 2016-2018 GRH agreements for all Customized Living settings that accept GRH payment for room and board. - 2016-2018 GRH agreements for two Board and Lodge settings that accept GRH payment for room and board. - 2016-2018 GRH rate 2 agreement with Phoenix Service Corporation, Inc. - 2016-2018 GRH agreements for all Familv Foster Care providers that accept GRH Dayments. General Administration Approval of the following actions: August 23,2016 County Board Meeting Minutes. - To set public hearing for November 1, 2016,regarding the proposed modification of the redevelopment plan for Redevelopment Project No. 2 and the proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-2. - Resolution No. 2016-122, Certifying to the Washington County Auditor-Treasurer of the proposed 2017 Washington County tax levy of$97,115,300. - Resolution No. 2016-123, Certifying to the Washington County Auditor-Treasurer of the proposed 2017 property tax levy for the Regional Rail Authority payable in the amount of $776,800. - Resolution No. 2016-124,Adopting the proposed 2017 Washington County budget. - Resolution No. 2016-125,Adopting the proposed 2017 Regional Rail Authority budget. - Resolution No. 2016-126,Approving proposed property tax levy for the 2017 Washington County Conun pity Development Agency payable in the amount of$4,71$,4$0. - Thank you letter to Governor Mark Dayton for his support of the Gold Line project. - Molly O'Rourke, County Administrator,announced that Lyssa Leitner, Senior Planner,and Gateway Corridor Project Manager from the Public Works department was named 2016's Top 40 Under 40 List in the Mass Transit magazine. - Board workshop to review projects recommended for funding in the 2015 Mission Directed Budget Savings Program. -Board correspondence was received and placed on file. Public Health&Environment - Board workshop for an overview of the Minnesota Buffer Law. Public Works Approval of the following actions: - Amendment No. 1 to Contract#10157 with Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. for additional engineering services. - Letter to the Department of Military Affairs to not purchase former Stillwater Armory. - Resolution No. 2016-120,Authorizing final payment for the Trunk Highway 61 and County Road 50,project. 21 of 26 - Contract with G Urban Companies,Inc. for Traffic Signal and Sidewalk Improvements on CSAH 22 at its Intersections with Trunk Highway 61 and CSAH 38. - Resolution No.2016-121,Authorizing submittal of application to the Metropolitan Council for funding under the Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation. Rezional Railroad Authority Approval of the following actions: - August 23,2016 Regional R ilroW Authority(RRA)Meet1-019 Minutes. - RRA Resolution No,2016-001,Approving Sale of Lot 2,Block 1,Newport Station addition. A complete text of the Official Proceedings of the Washington County Board of Commissioners is available for public inspection at the Office of Administration, Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd Street N., Stillwater,Minnesota. 22 of 26 ST.CROIX VALLEY FOUNDATION24 516 Second Street,Suite 14 Hudson,WI 540016 Celebrating 20 years 715.386.9490 of serving the St. Croix Valley www.scvfoundation.org Conversations of the Valley A public affairs luncheon series sponsored by the St. Croix Valley Foundation "What will our Children Think?" with guest speaker Dave Durenberger A three-term progressive Republican Senator from Minnesota explores what's at stake for each of us and for our country as the nation decides who will be its next President. Dave will also explain why he believes that Minnesota has in its recent history the prescription for change and will ask us what role we are willing to play in restoring confidence in our institutions and our leaders. Dave Durenberger was born,raised, and educated at St.John's University in Collegeville, MN. He became Executive Secretary to Harold Le Vander,his law partner when he was elected Governor of Minnesota exactly 50 years ago. In 1978 he was elected to the four-year balance of the Senate term of Hubert H. Humphrey and his wife Muriel and re-elected in 1982 and 1988.He retired in 1995 to serve on the Graduate Business School faculty at the University of St. Thomas and founded its National Institute of Health policy from which he retired in May,2014. Dave Durenberger, and his wife Susan Bartlett Foote, are the parents of six and the grandparents of 12, varying in age from 8 to 22. Please note our change of Wednesday, October 16, 2016 venue with ramp parking 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 P.M. validation! The Lowell Inn Event Center, 102 N. 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Supported with a generous contribution from First State Please note: doors open at 11:15 a.m. Bank and Trust 23 of 26 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Pagel of 3 CETRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Search GO Metro Cities News September 21, 2016 e You heard the MetroGillies � � Newsletter Archive shed` O1i°" Face600k vowamw Parks Funding,Climate Change Topics for Metropolitan Council CDC mi rw.ecam Twi4 The Metropolitan Council's Community Development Committee(CDC) Feroa e-. approved a staff plan Monday that will increase Parks and Trails Fund appropriations for park usage and connections to the outdoors over the k;. $ next three biennia.The Metropolitan Council receives parks funds through And follow us an Twiner i a the Legacy Amendment sales tax and allocates funds to ten park implementing agencies through a Legacy Fund grant program. aQ kta�i� The 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan includes a goal to identify a minimum percentage of Parks and Trails Legacy appropriations to be used to "connect people and the outdoors,"one of four directions in the plan.The plan also requires"regional park implementing agencies to adhere to the pypp determined minimum level of spending as it pertains to their share of fund appropriations" a,�iw Staff laid out stakeholder recommendationsasto what the minimum g= allocation should be to meet the goals of the plan. The staff recommendation stipulates that agencies allocate a minimum of 5%to "connecting people and the outdoors"for the FY 2018/19 biennium,a minimum of 7%in FY 2020/21 and minimum of 10%in FY 2022/23. After that,the appropriateness of 10%as the minimum percentage spent on "connecting people and the outdoors"would be assessed and altered if appropriate. From FY 2010-15, 3%of funds were spent by Implementing In agencies for this purpose.The recommendation does not specify any Current/Archived specific activities or projects to be funded. Newsletters: Archives The CDC action departs from the recommendation by the Metro Parks and Open Space Commission(MPOSC),an advisory body to the Metropolitan Council that recommends policy and spending related to regional parks.At the MPOSC's September 6 meeting,the body recommended agencies allocate a minimum of 5%to"connecting people and the outdoors"for FY 2018/19.The MPOSC developed its recommendation after receiving pushback on the staff recommendation of the 5%,7%and 10%allocation. Concerns, leading to the 5%recommendation by the MPOSC,included the specific percentage mandate,lack of consensus among implementing agencies, lack of funds for capital investments and the condensed 24 of 26 h4://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1B97-4... 9/21/2016 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 2 of 3 timeframe of the decision-making. The Met Council will review the CDC's recommendation at its September 28 meeting. At the CDC meeting,members received a staff_Odate on the Council's CftateVulriera u Assessment which examines the effects of temperature and water on the region's infrastructure.The Council's goal is to study the impacts of climate change in regard to the region's resiliency. Staff explained the CVA will have two outcomes—tools for cities and a methodology for cities to map how their cities can be impacted by extreme heat and extreme precipitation events. As Metro Cities has previously noted,the CVA is an optional assessment for cities to use when updating their comprehensive plans.The assessment tool is still being finalized and will be included in the Local Planning Handbook by early 2017. Finally,a new Met Council report analyzes the latest U.S.Census data on three quality of life indicators and how racial and ethnic disparities vis-A-vis the indicators in the 16-county metro region compare with other regions across the country.The indicators—employment,poverty and homeownership—have been studied and reported on the two previous years by the Met Council.The new report, Behind the Curve: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Twin Cities Metro in 2015,provides the latest numbers as issued through the new American Community Survey data. At Monday's meeting,staff highlighted several key findings, including:the metro has some of the highest overall rates of employment and homeownership in the country,the metro has some of the largest disparities by race and ethnicity in the country,disparities are notable between white and black residents,and income and homeownership for black,Latino and Asian residents have improved since 2000 in some peer regions more than in this metro region. State Revenues Dip in August The state general fund revenue collections update shows revenues for August are$42 million less than forecast,with lower collected individual, sales and corporate tax revenues.For fiscal year 2017, revenues are now $73 million,or three percent, less than forecast.With the veto of the tax bill, the legislative session ended with a$728 million budgetary balance.The legislative session began with a forecasted surplus of$900 million. A document prepared annually by Senate legislative staff titled the Fiscal Review is a detailed annual report of budget and fiscal policy actions taken by the Legislature in the previous year,and includes information on the fund balance. http•//www sonate.mn/departments/scr/freview/2016/fiscal review.pdf As with all monthly revenue collection updates,the MN Management and Budget(MMB)notes that variances in revenue can occur as a result of many factors,including the timing of receipts and refunds.The next official budget forecast will be released in early December. Policy Committees Wrap;Mark Your Calendar for Policy Adoption Meetingl Metro Cities'policy committees completed third and final meetings last week. All committees hosted speakers on various topics and covered a range of issues including residential programs,regulation of massage therapy,franchise fees,water supply,comprehensive plan requirements, 25 of 26 http://www.metrocitiesmn.oron(lex.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-lB97-4... 9/21/2016 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 3 of 3 affordable housing funding,and regional governance,to name a few. The Metro Cities Board of Directors will consider and adopt the 2017 policies in October.The policies will then be forwarded to Metro Cities' membership at the Policy Adoption Meeting on Wednesday, November 30 at the Brooklyn Center Embassy Suites. Stay tuned for further details,and be sure to mark your calendars for this meeting,which is part of a half-day joint regional meeting of Metro Cities and the League of MN Cites. MN GreenStep Cities Workshop Series MN GreenStep Cities is hosting a workshop series for city officials.Join other city staff to learn about topics and best practices on a variety of GreenSteps topics. Monthly workshops and webinars are held from 9-11 a.m.on the first Wednesday of each month at the League of MN Cities Building(or online). The next workshop is October 5th: Energy, Data,and Setting Goals—oh my! For details&to RSVP for workshops,visit: www.gscwkshps.evtnitrite.com or contact Diana McKeown, Metro CERT Director dmcksown isd.net or(612)278-7158. 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.This information is also intended to be shared with city staff. If you'd like to sign up to receive Metro Cities News,please email ,.o ......., and provide the foilowing:Name,Title,Employer and Email address.Thank you. 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