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Home My WebLink Aboutweekly notes December 2nd 2016 Memo TO:City Council Members FRO :E ,City A inistrator WEEKLY NOTES— December 2,2016 Zoning and Development Items: 1. The City has received an application from Xcel Energy for the temporary placement of a large storage tent. Staff anticipates this may be permitted under an Interim Use Permit 2. The most recent element Nolde development is close to securing occupancy permits;however until all life-safety elements are in place the Building Official will not be able to issue these. I know Julie Hultman is working with them to wrap up remaining issues. 3. l did attend the kick-off meeting for the scoping of the Osgood Ave reconstruction plan as anticipated to be undertaken in 2018. Nothing to significant to mention of note at this time,but I believe they hope to have some public open houses on some rough concept plans in the next two months.I did reiterate to the group the sentiments found in the City's letterfrom October regarding the south frontage road and 62nd street.The next meeting is planned for Dec 22.(please ignore my notes on the pages) 4. 1 have enclosed two concepts for the Cover Park Layout,they are essentially the same except for an orientation of the shelter itself.These should be discussed at you next workshop on the development of this plan—estimated to be 12113/16. 5. The City was extended an opportunity to comment on the Baytown Township Comprehensive Plan document with comments due in the next 6 months. I did review the document and I have excerpted some pages that generally relate to items between OPH and Baytown trails and the Bayport Wildlife Area. SCRCP&Bridoe Related Items MNDOT Update for 11/23/136 Other items • The City has received a request to remove the 10 spruce trees from the north side of its City Hall entrance from 57th street- please treetplease see the enclosed letter from the neighbor. Staff did secure a price quote if this is something the Council may want to consider and discuss on 12/13. • 1 have sent a communication to the property owners(copy enclosed)who about the new sidewalk along Paris Ave.asking that they please undertake the shoveling of snow on the sidewalk when it may fall.I did leave the door open for persons to call the City if they cannot accomplish this,but again if the Council desires that it wants to assume this duty,it too should be discussed. • There was a recent note from EHLERS that discusses upcoming trends on interest rates and their recent historical lows;With any new presidential tum-over there is bound to be speculation about what might happen,however if the municipal bond market loses its tax-exempt status it would have impacts on infrastructures costs being shifted to the local taxpayer.But then again,it is just speculation at this point.See enclosed. • Washington County—Summary of Proceedings 11/1/16,10/25/16. 10/18/16&10/11/16 • Police Activity Report-From Police Chief DeRosier • Winter Gala Event Information from The Chamber of Commerce—See Enclosed. Please call me at any time if you have questions...651-253-7837 1 of 42 0�wk Washington County I CSAH 24(Osgood Avenue North)Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project Agenda Agenda Project: CSAH 24(Osgood Avenue North)Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project Subject: Kick-Off Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Time: 1:00—3:00 PM Location: Washington County Public Works 11660 Myeron Road, Stillwater, MN Room 1244 Attendees: WASHINGTON COUNTY HDR CONSULTANT TEAM Allan Brandt, Project Manager Dax Kuhfuss, HDR Project Manager Wayne Sandberg, County Engineer Brandi Popenhagen, HDR PI Lead Cory Slagle, Assistant County Engineer Stephanie Bornetun, HDR PI Staff Frank Ticknor, Deign Manager Brett Voth, HDR Drainage Lead Joe Gustafson, Traffic Engineer Richard Storm, HDR Traffic Lead Nik Costello,Traffic Engineer Katie Schmidt, HDR Signal/Sign Lead Grant Wylfels, Project Manager Kelly Garvey, HDR Environmental Lead Mindy Leadholm, Right of Way Specialist Matt Oman,Braun Intertec Geotech Lead Eric Johnson, Oak Park Heights Administrator Shawn Sanders, Stillwater City Engineer 1. Introductions(5 min)- Name & Project Role. a. Sign-in Sheet. Will develop into a Project Contact List. 2. Project Overview—(5 min)Allan & Dax a. Purpose of kickoff meeting;agenda shows discussion time allowances. b. Project limits & location—5e St. N. to 65h St. N c. Project Purpose - Improve Operations and Safety for the corridor i. Existing critical crash rate higher than average. Improve intersections. ii. Discontinuous existing service for non-motorists (ped/bike) iii. Opportunity to improve pavement and drainage. 3. Project Objectives (5 min) a. Improve safety, capacity, operation at intersections b. Improve ped & bicycle access _ �'lNAL�l4 c. Find balance for local access needs TT11 d. Identify stormwater improvements balanced with other needs e. Obtain community and agency acceptance r ft�Q CU' /1v Allam ga• f. Produce an approved geometric layout g. Improve pavement life 4. Agencies and Funding (5 min) - - sulo-s <At a. Lead Agency Washington County b. Partners- City of Oak Park Heights, City of Stillwater, �J�f � Afanpir'. c. Reviewers - Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization . 7 Dr4 d. State-aid and local funding, cost estimates will need cost splits �Z j ? • 5. Project Schedule (5 min) a. Notice To Proceed (NTP)— Nov 22"d, 2016 b. Final Layout— May 2017. c. Final Design Plans (not part of this contract)—Dec 2017 if Wil Lal 61'•+ t" d. Project Bidding (not part of this contract)—Jan 2018 e. Will maintain a detailed schedule. P f. Determine dates for next PMT meeting/s hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South,Suite 600,Minneapolis,MN 55416-3636 (763)591-5400 2 of 42 1 I�� Washington County I CSAH 24(Osgood Avenue North)Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project Agenda 6. Project Background to Date (15 min) a. 2001 — CSAH 24 pavement overlay(TH 36 to 65th St. N.) b. 2006 —CSAH 24 pavement overlay(50th St. N. to 591h St. N.) c. 2015— Realigned 61"t St. N. d. 2016— Realigned CSAH 26 (60th St N.) e. 2016 - Holiday Station redeveloped its property(SE corner of TH 36/CSAH 24) f. 2016— Held discussions with Fairview Cemetery about realignment of 62nd St. N. g. 2018— Nearby project for CSAH 14/24. South of our project. Will meet @ 501h SUCSAH 24. h. 2018— Nearby project for CSAH 21 Pavement Improvement. i. 2018— Nearby project for CSAH 14/15 Intersection Realignment. 7. Detailed Work Plan: (1:40 PM) (task 1) Project Management(5 min) • Project Management Team —7 monthly meetings, entire group, held here • Semi Monthly Coordination— 14 conference calls, Allan and Dax • Quality Management Plan & Schedule Updates (task 2.1) Data Collection (10 min) Have received: • Existing Aerial (ortho-rectified). • Property lines—GIS format, will use to show ROW. • As-Built roadway plans. • Latest 5 yrs of crash records Still need: • Turning movement counts and ped/bike volumes-TDI to get in Dec • Survey files (Microstation and Tin) (task 5.2) Hydraulics Evaluation (5 min) MEETING BREAK(5 min) (resume 2:00 PM) (task 2.2) Utility Coordination (1 min)- Survey coordinated with GSOC (task 2.3) Public and Agency Involvement(15 min) • Public and Agency Involvement Plan • Public Open House Meetings • Online Survey • Agency Meetings • Agency Updates ` . ,fti..;�,Wgs ts=Updatesj_ (task 3.1) Tfaffic Operations Analysis (10 min)- 8 intersections will be studied. k ) Pic ,8t.Bicycle Ipprovements (5 min) (task 3.4)'Alternativa)° 'valuatitt matrix(5 min) Environmental Documentation (10 min) • , F ne I sc ening (for evaluation matrix) j•,.tl,; ,i; .,0,a:; `� F%rkfand evaluati n • Cultyt al feso riles °r . , ; �' • Contamination Risk Assessment- need amendment for this. (task 5.1) Preferred Alternative Geometric Layout(2 min) (task 5.3) Geotechnical Evaluation.(5 min) (tasjc 5.4) Cost Estimates (1 mini=-Get cost participation policy , (task V) i ht-of-way4l min) 8. Action Items '"'�' ;4' hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South,Suite 600,Minneapolis,MN 55416-3636 (763)591-5400 2 3 of 42 I + HE p I ILo I 1 1 ' I \ j \ i I I I iI I i 01 I I I - I I I I N I OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA Stalltec Oi PROPOSED COVER PARK IMPROVEMENTS 4 of 42 D PROPOSSITE PIAN-OPTION NO.1 W. I1_ 2 IL i r I , e, 0- o -- I f 17 71> I ; � ll � J R (� OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA ® StanteC O PROPOSED COVER PARK IMPROVEMENTS » a � PROPOSED SFE PLAN-OFnON NO.2 w uy�y 5 of 42 Eric Johnson From: Sherri A. Buss <sherri.buss@tkda.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 23,2016 2:54 PM To: (martin@ci.bayport.mn.us; khandt@lakeelmo.org; Eric Johnson; Bill Turnblad; towncierk@westiakeland.govoffice2.com; Fran.Miron @co.washington.mn.us; Molly.ORourke@co.washington.mn.us;hoheiselk@stillwaterschools.org; karen.kill@mnwcd.org; Mike Isensee;jhanson@barr.com; Wayne.Sandberg@co.washington.mn.us;Sherman,Tod (DOT); Luke.Skinner@state.mn.us;Gary.Warren@mspmac.org.org;julie�-galonska@nps.gove Cc: Clerk(clerk@ baytowmmn.org); Barajas, Lisa Subject: Review Request- Baytown Township 2040 Draft Comprehensive Plan All, Baytown Township has completed the Draft of its 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Your organization is on the list of Affected Jurisdictions that the Metropolitan Council provided to the Township to review all or part of the Draft 2040 plan. The Township requests that the appropriate person(s)in your organization review the plan,and send comments or questions to the Township. The Town's Planning Commission and Board will review all comments and respond to them. If you do not have any comments, please send an email to let us know that,so we know that you have taken this opportunity to review the plan. Your organization has up to six months from the date of this email to review the Baytown Township Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan. We hope that you will be able to complete your review sooner,so that the Township may proceed to revising the plan as needed and submitting it to the Metropolitan Council in early 2017. The Metropolitan Council gives the communities the option to upload the draft plan onto their websites,and email jurisdictions to request plan review, rather than sending digital or hard copies. The Township has chosen this option, and has placed the Draft Plan on its website: httn://baytowmmn.org. The Plan is located under the Comprehensive Plan tab on the left side of the Home Page. The 2040 Plan includes two documents that are located in about the middle of the Comp Plan page: • 2040 BaytownCompPlan 11.14.16 • 2040 BaytownCompPlanAPPENDICES 11.14.16. Please send your comments to me at sher��°i,bu-sg, 1d<da.curn Thank you for taking the time to review and comment on Baytown Township's Comp Plan. If you have questions on the Draft Plan as you review it,please call me at 651.292.4582. Sincerely, Sherri Buss Township Planner ■. Sherri A. Buss, RLA, AICP I Senior Planner/Manager, Planning Group 1 444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500, Saint Paul, MN 55101 TK" P 651.292.45821 C 651.368.06651 check out our new tkda.com 1 6 of 42 IX. Parrs, Trails, and Open Space A. PARKS,TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE L Parks Baytown Township has a small park adjacent to the Community Center located at McDonald Drive and 40th Street developed by a neighbor association,Baytown Neighbors.The park is a passive park with no active play areas.There are no county or regional park facilities within the Township. The existing Township park location is shown on Exhibit 22,at the end of this chapter. The Figure also shows permanent open space that was dedicated with cluster subdivisions and local historic sites. Recognizing that many of its residents use the parks in the City of Bayport,Baytown shares some of its park dedication fees with the City-if Bayport provides water service to a new home or use,the city receives half of the required park dedication.The Township will continue to provide a portion of park dedication fees to those communities in which the Township's residents utilize the park system. This practice will continue at the Town's discretion and as deemed appropriate by the Township. 2. Trails There are several trails that traverse the Township. Washington County has designated bike routes along the shoulders of County Road 67 and County Road 21. The Township has also constructed a shoulder along Northbrook Avenue for use as a bike trail. Cloverdale Farm also has dedicated tracts that connect to trails in other subdivisions in the area. The Middle St. Croix Valley Regional.Trail Search Corridor travels through the Township and adjacent communities. It will connect to the Browns Creek State Trail. Washington County will lead a planning process in the future to determine the alignment of the trail within the search corridor. A second regional trail corridor,called the Central Greenway,brushes the western edge of the Township. The proposed trail corridors are shown on the map below,provided by the Metropolitan Council. The map indicates the location of the corridors in relationship to the DNR's St. Croix Savanna. Scientific and Natural Area(SNA) and the Bayport WMA. Baytown Township Page 95 2040 Comprehensive Plan 7 of 42 Regional Parks System Baytown Township,Washington County Stillwater ..."w �i -L �u JosepL TWO, i!a(It lr.0 � Stl!water �' T ! Oak Park \` Lake ttlR } Bayport Hudsnn Baytown j rwP Twp. / n West Lakeland TwP .4Dx_ Hudson o as 1 , x MW Regional Parks Regional Park Search Areas and Eaisting Slab Thus Regional Parke Regional Trail Search Corridors Street Cenledkres WCo"gQ C Park Resemes Boundary Adjustmanls Lakes and Majw Rkars Spatial Recreation Features - Hnnosole VeRay Naliwrd 1Vltlfife Refuge Planned unlls Search Areas _.... Stale Parka Regional TraU Corridor Land Regional Trails Slate W dilb ManagementAreas 9 Regional Trail Search (Pu6ktlpAeeerable) Extaop ScienOrio and Nalund Arm(SNA) •�•,Planned Regional 7w7s-2040 SystsmAddlllone Other Perks and Precarvea At this time,there are no proposals for Township parkland acquisition or new local trails. However,the Township will encourage trail development and trail connections through the subdivision process,particularly if potential trails could connect to other local,county, or state trail systems. Further,the Township will support and participate in County or State planning efforts to create trail connections within the Township. The Township supports funding through grants,land or cash donations, or other funding opportunities which will assist in the development of regional,county,and local trail systems. The Baytown Township Planning Commission and Board support the development of the Middle St.Croix Valley Regional Trail connection to the Brown's Creek State Trail. The Planning Commission and Board noted that existing and future trails should be linked to the regional and state trails system whenever possible. Baytown Township Page 96 2040 Comprehensive Plan 8 of 42 3. Open Space and Recreational Open Space The Township also has two state park and open space areas that provide outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resource conservation for the public and are considered part of the regional recreation open space system. Ba Mort Wildlife Management Area I�VARALMinnesota DNR Bayport WMA is approximately 452 acres in size consisting of two main parcels,shown on the map above. One parcel is located in Baytown Township(198 acres)and the other parcel is located adjacent to the Township's southern border within West Lakeland Township(south of 30th Street, adjacent to Stagecoach Trail). The major emphasis of this WMA is to manage for a variety of woodland and grassland wildlife. The area consists of 72%grassland/agricultural land, 1 27%woodland,and a small amount of wetland. t Much of the grassland on this area is planted prairie on previously agricultural land.The area was managed as a farm by the State Department of Corrections and was transferred to the Department of Natural Resources to be managed as a WMA in 1973. Because Bayport WMA has fine shot restrictions,it offers archery deer hunting opportunities during the archery deer hunting season. This is a good area to go hiking and observe purple cone flowers and black-eyed susans in the planted prairie.Recreation opportunities include hunting, hiking,and wildlife viewing.Hunting options include: deer,small game, forest game birds, pheasant,waterfowl,and doves.Additionally,wildlife viewing options include: wetland idlife- ra#rie wildlife,and forest wildlife. St. Croix Savanna Scientific and Natural Area-Minnesota DNR The St. Croix Savanna Scientific and Natural Area is 148 acres of land owned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and located approximately 0.5 mile south of Bayport on Highway 95. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources describes the area as the following: "The St. Croix Savanna occurs along the top and side of a south-facing bluff,with views of the St. Croix River. Its slopes of loamy sand have eroded extensively,their soils now supporting an alluvial forest along the bottom. Scattered bur oak and pin oak on the open gravel prairie become increasingly dense toward the northeast and northwest,forming first an oak woodland and then an oak forest.Prescribed burning and removal of the exotic black locust has greatly enhanced the savanna. The dry savanna exhibits a significant diversity of grasses: hairy and side oats grama, needle and thread,prairie dropseed, and many others. Several species of goldenrod, sunflower, aster,and blazing star join the pasque flower,prairie gentian,coreopsis,flowering spurge, potentilla,fleabane,coneflowers,and hoary vervain in an ever-changing palette of prairie color. Rare kitten tails grow in the partial shade of bur oaks; other rare species found here include James'polanisia,Illinois tick-trefoil, and a species of pinweed. The St. Croix Savanna is the best hill prairie and oak savanna along the Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Portions of the site are gifts of Ann McMannus and the estate of Hattie Miller." Baytown Township Page 97 2040 Comprehensive PIan 9 of 42 B. PARKS,TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE GOALS AND POLICIES Goals 1. Encourage the development of regional parks,trails,open space,recreation and fish and wildlife areas that are consistent with the rural character of the Township. 2. Support the development of the Middle St. Croix Valley Regional Trail and regional and local trail connections to the trail corridor. 3. Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational facilities in the Township for the short and long-term. Policies 1. The Township will identify opportunities to connect local trails to the regional trail system. 2. The Township will provide a portion of park dedication fees to those communities in which the Township's residents utilize the park system, at its discretion and as deemed appropriateby the Township. 3. The Township will encourage preservation of open space and the preservation of ecologically sensitive areas,wildlife habitat,natural resources,open spaces,and natural and scenic views through subdivision approvals. 4. The Township will support and participate in County or State planning efforts to create trail connections within the Township. 5. The Township supports funding through grants, donations,or other funding opportunities which will assist in the development of regional,county,and local trail systems. Baytown Township Page 98 2040 Comprehensive Plan 10 of 42 N � r l a 5 m a6 c ss e 0 to Q •O w CL ul ll mn = ID m oma. t a a m = 4 0 a CL ` � OCU 0 _ _ .� age' GFE 0 �0 Oy -,tet,i.. - c ��1 � �7:.t• y"+:ti�- - Jf- trr � � �x I •�`{�ter � '• 7a i s r1° ' jr c r 1=1 f ''---j a • F ' r , a , , 29 A- A- Baytown Baytown Township Page 99 2040 Comprehensive Plan 11 of 42 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 23,2016 4:13 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Happy Thanksgiving! For weekly notes ---Original Message----- From: St Croix Crossing Project Team <stcroixcrossing.dot@public.govdelivery.com> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent:Wed, Nov 23, 2016 8:15 am Subject: Happy Thanksgiving! Having trouble viewing this email?View it as a Web Qaae, CSSI Happy Thanksgiving! Hello again, On behalf of MnDOT and WisDOT,we wish you a safe and warm Thanksgiving holiday. Work will temporarily pause for the holiday starting the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 23 and will resume on Monday, Nov. 28 after the long weekend. We want everyone to have a safe weekend, so please remember to stay clear of the construction site. The Scenic Overlook is safe location that provides a wonderful vantage point to view bridge construction. 1 12 of 42 VIM 1 1:r T ....,. .s.ae• mr... . a , View from the scenic overlook of the new St. Croix Crossing bridge project. Photo from Nov. 17. Construction highlights �wV ' a_ On Nov. 15, crews completed the first closure pour, connecting Piers 7 and 8, closest to the Minn. shoreline. Crews will continue closure pours through the winter as the weather 2 13 of 42 permits and anticipates completing half of the closure pours by mid-Dec. Photo from Nov. 15. w w r r J r The new Hwy 36 westbound ramp opened on Nov. 11 and now carries traffic through the old on-site casting yard. Photo from Nov. 15. w z Crews grade for the Hwy 36 eastbound and westbound lanes through the old on-site casting yard. Photo from Nov. 17. 3 14 of 42 ;.� View from the Old Stillwater Lift Bridge of Piers 8— 12. Once the new bridge is open, the Stillwater Lift Bridge will become a pedestrian foot and bike bridge. Photo from Nov. 17. 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. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F. MnDOT • mndot.gov Stay Connected with Minnesota Department of Transportation: C-1n, MnDOTs Social Media Hub>> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions I Unsubscribe All I Heln This email was sent to marymil ccomberf�aol corn using GovDelivery,on behalf of:Minnesota Department of ,�'",. �. � Transportation•395 John Ireland Blvd-Saint Paul,MN 55155 4 15 of 42 Jason Ous Final draft Dec 1, 2016, 1:52:23 PM Jason Ous The trees at the wester border of 14190 57th St N and city hall are creating a condition where they are causing excess damage to my property from the dropping of needles and pine cones at a rate inconsistent with that of a healthy tree. The damage incurred includes but is not limited to Replacement of a twenty five year pool liner at eight years. The installation nor the manufacturing company would not honor the pro rated price due to the fact that they viewed acidic dropping from coniferous trees. The reason was, the creation of acidic water causing a shorter life expectancy than pools without. Additional costs of tempering the water at both the hot tub and pool. This results in an increased cost of stabilizing water with chemicals that would not be needed with out the dropping from the trees in question Maintenance is associated with the above information it is note worthy that I have had to replace my gutters to aluminum as they were continually filling with this debris again causing a corrosive situation where my steel gutters were pitted with holes. Continued efforts to clean up all the falling debris. The pine cones continue to fall year round. Although a fun game for my son however I have to blow off my decks nearly daily to remove the pine cones from the cedar surface. This then entails picking these pine cones up and disposing of them properly. We have had one tree fall/lean in a storm causing the power lines to arc until excel and the tree trimmers were able to remove them and tee wrap the wire where the protective coatings had been burned off. We have to replant grass at the southwest corner of our back yard twice a year just to create meager grass coverage. Although not considered a "nuisance tree" by state standards, this is an issue creating unnecessary harm and damage needing the cities attention. In original conversations with previous the building official the land scape plan for city hall original was one of removing these trees and the addition of more suitable trees for that location. Landscaping is the last to be completed so when confronted 16 of 42 by budgetary constraints and overages I understand the city was unable to fully execute the vision. It's note worthy that in line with that knowledge I did replace a chain link fence with the privacy fence to create a much cleaner back drop for the adjacent walking trail, while construction of city hall was under way. We understand the gravity of removing older trees within city control when you have the moniker "Tree City USA "proudly noted along side its name. We can all agree that this wind break/visual border has out lived its useful life and most reasonable people would agree that change is ok with the proper plan. In summation, I propose to you, the city, removes the noted boundary trees I would work with someone at city hall to replant a more pleasing back drop for the walking trail than what exists. This would be at my cost and nothing to the city as the plantings would be on our property. It will give the city the option of vetoing anything not seen as pleasant or otherwise undesirable. I would request this to be a full time staff member at city hall to allow for simple quick decision making to get this done as soon as the thaw allows. I propose the use of trim able bushes as a back drop to the existing shed, day lilies planted in the middle with hostas serving as a border. It would be a continuation of what we have in our front yard. Resulting in a solid border continuing to the south west corner of the privacy fence. It would be filled with a cedar bedding matching the same used in my yard as well as on city property. Doing this will create a nice border of the properties resulting in a more simply mowed border and reduce maintenance for both the city and myself. I believe the result would be a vast improvement of visual appeal and will in turn reduce the amount of debris that currently get caught under this small grove of trees. We also assert we would not be opposed to any replanting efforts of deciduous trees in the south east corner of city halls parking lot prior to the round about. We have already planted a few red maples at the rear (northwest) corner of our lot to eventually block direct views from city hall to our home and vice versa. I have seen the costs to the city for this project and know first hand that the prices are far better than anything a homeowner would receive. With that 1 17 of 42 { would not be willing to participate in any payment of the removal but will cover all costs associated with the re landscaping of our shared border. Respectfully Jason Ous 18 of 42 Eric Johnson From: Eric Johnson Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 2:24 PM To: jous@tcfbank.com Subject: Emailing - Price Qte-spruce trees at City Hall Property- Nov 2016.pdf Attachments: Price Qte-spruce tree sat Clty Hall Proper Nov 2016.pdf Jason, See the attached quote. At this stage I will be running this past the City Council. My two cents at this time is that: 1. The City will likely not proceed with this outright due to cost—unbudgeted. 2. Perhaps remove 6 out of 10 that would likely cause most"fall" into your pool.AND would continue to serve as a screen a buffer of your property to the public as well as continue to provide landscape value to the City Hall property.This reduces some costs. 3. The Council might simply say no to all of it and/or seek a cost contribution from you. So,that is what I know now. Eric i 19 of 42 Proposal for Lisa Danielson City Of Oak Parr Heights For service at City Hall Oak Park Heights, MN Prepared By Chris Muehleck 20 of 42 AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH ESTIMATE SavATree has been given authorization to proceed with the estimate and detail of work as outlined in our proposal dated November 15, 2016. General Tree Care $ 3,240.00 This proposal has been provided to you on a confidential basis. We kindly request that neither this proposal nor any of its contents be reproduced or shared with any competitor without the prior written consent of SavATree. Thank you for your continued confidence in our professionalism. I authorize the work described above and agree to the terms and conditions that follow. AUTHORIZATION Dated Applicable sales tax is added to all services, which are billed upon completion. If you wish to pay via credit card, please complete the information below: Circle One: MASTERCARD VISA DIS"C"OVER AMEX Card# Expire Date Arborist/Branch Contact: Account# 1019008 Chris Muehleck SavATree&.SavaLawn 675 Grupe St. Roberts,WI 54023 P:(715)749-3475 F:(715)749-3465 E:roberts@savatree.com W1 Business Number: 21 of 42 Eric Johnson From: Eric Johnson Sent: Monday, November 14, 2016 9.47 AM To: Lisa Danielson Cc: Andy Kegley(akegley@cityofoakparkheights.com) Subject: trees - Near City Hall entrance, Lisa, I have a request from the neighbor to the east that the tall pine trees located at North Side of the CITY HALL ENTRACE Drop needles and other debris in to his pool and he was wondering if the City would consider removing these. What might be the cost to remove these,there are perhaps 10 trees+/-.---Including Stump grinding Can ST CROIX Sava Tree give us a quote while they are here? See picture below. Thanks Eric i 22 of 42 �,, <y �4�^" - w"A`isµ. 'w .� '�. "•`„�� • s T f a r x x. �r k - f1I e N I CL , JA r- • .4 i r �' fl _,-_�. ,_ , ..'. ,� gym.�t'""�• L - „ „ r • .0 gg a MIR � � a ORION N _ 23 of 42 � CIA W,R P M C _ - r 1 - rr� b �p `4 I, I GYM re 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 December 1, 2016 X X X RE:Sidewalk Snow Removal Dear Property Owner or Occupant: Based on feedback to Washington County at the time of plan development for the Paris Ave. reconstruction project, a sidewalk along the east side of Paris Ave was included. This installation has hopefully resulted greater walkability and safety for pedestrians for your neighborhood. One—perhaps not so positive impact-is that this sidewalk must be maintained in the winter so as to be sure it is generally clear and passable from accumulations of snow and ice. This responsibility,much like most other communities—including Stillwater and Bayport-where sidewalks exist, is the responsibility of the abutting property owner.Accordingly,the City would ask that you please keep this sidewalk area clear along your property line. If you do not believe you can perform this,please give me a call and we can discuss options.651-439-4439 Kind Regards, Eric Johnson City Administrator Cc:Weekly Notes 26 of 42 MarketCommentary 30 YEAR TREND IN MUNICIPAL BOND INDICES Weekly Rates November,1986-November,2016 m.ao% a.00% I r' B.DO% 4=% 1 CUde=Max 881(9.17%on 10/1511967),Diamond-Min BBI(2.a0%an 7/14/2015) 2.00% Jan a8 Jan 90 Jan 92 Jan 64 Jan 96 Jan 98 Jan 00 Jan 02 Jan 04 Jan 06 Jan 08 Jan 10 Jan 12 Jan 14 Jen 16 BBI(Current 3.80%) The BCIId"r'ZD Bond IrdW(BBI)AMM anagayNlMsa a group arroanicoo bends Uepi aw(ve in 20yars ana d haw an arafte raft equivalent MOD" ad Saes AA. � EHLERS saws:ma Bevel&ryM LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE Keeping an Eye on Emerging Issues It is still too early to tell what issues will emerge as the top focus of the new administration and Congress. Some of the initial coverage following the election has focused on a few issues that could have an impact on local governments. The first is infrastructure spending. During the campaign,President-Elect Trump prepared a white paper that outlined private financing as the cornerstone of his infrastructure plan. The proposal outlined$137 billion in federal tax credits to private investors to back transportation projects. In addition,the use of public-private partnerships to allow private firms to bid on transportation projects,build and maintain the projects for a set period of time, and recover costs through tolls or other revenue streams was discussed. Whether these strategies will be used in lieu of or in addition to traditional government borrowing remains to be seen. So far in this initial post-election period, increased infrastructure spending seems to have bi-partisan support. EHLERS .,, SERVICES EHLERS BOND TRUST LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE INVESTMENT PARTNERS 800.552.1171 800.717.9742 866.685.2533 Ehlers Inc.,Ehlers Investment Partners and Bond Trust Services are affiliate companies. 27 of 42 Another issue to monitor is the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds and any changes to individual and corporate income taxation. Whether this status will be changed as a result of changes to the overall tax code is unclear at this time. State and local government advocates at the local and national levels have been successful in lobbying to maintain the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds to keep the cost of financing infrastructure projects lower for local taxpayers. The exclusion on interest for tax-exempt bonds could be capped or eliminated to raise revenue for other tax reforms or increased infrastructure spending. Additionally, reductions in marginal tax rates for both individuals and corporations generally reduces the value of tax-exempt income,which could put more upward pressure on yields for tax-exempt bonds. Stay tuned. E H LE RS . '```- E H L E RS BOND TRUST LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE "-r�,,; ••' INVESTMENT PARTNERS SERVICES 800.552.1171 800.717.9742 866.685.2533 Ehlers Inc.,Ehlers Investment Partners and Bond Trust Services are affiliate companies. 28 of 42 Summary of Proceedings Washington County Board of Commissioners November 1,2016 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 Reoorts—Comments—Questions The Commissioners reported on the following items: Commissioner Weik—reported that she attended the Metropolitan Council meeting where an update was provided on the Gateway Gold Line. She attended a Woodbury City Council meeting on October 26tH where a proclamation"Koins for K 9s"was adopted unanimously,in memory of Bruce Stafford. Commissioner Bigham—reported that she attended a tour of the expanded recycling line at Tennis Sanitation. The Minnesota Department of Public Health has a presentation regarding perfluorochemicals(PFCs)levels in ground water today from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.at the Cottage Grove City Hall. She attended the Red Rock Corridor Commission meeting,where the draft implementation plan was approved. -Commissioner Kriesel—reported that he attended the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District meeting. He also attended the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board meeting. -Commissioner Miron—reported that he attended the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District meeting. He also attended the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board meeting. He attended several election forums within his district. He thanked Public Health and Environment staff for their presentation in Forest Lake on the Big Marine Lake water levels. Community Development Aaencv - Public hearing to discuss proposed modification of the redevelopment plan for Redevelopment Project No.2 and Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No.2-2 Red Rock Crossing. - Melissa Taphom,Deputy Executive Director of the Washington County Community Development Agency presented an overview of the plan. Public comment from Dan Lund,Newport expressed concerns regarding cost to the City of Newport,described an odor within the area,he inquired if the Joint Powers Agreement was outdated,and he requested that a decision be made after the elections. Public comment from Tracy Rahm,Newport,expressed support for the TIF,but requested that language updates and clarifications be made to the 2012 Joint Powers Agreement. Board of Commissioners agreed to a continuation of the public hearing until November 8th. General Administration Approval of the following actions: October 18,2016,County Board Meeting Minutes. Approval to appoint Anne Maule Miller,Stillwater,to the Brown's Creek Watershed District Board of Managers to a three-year term expiring November 13,2019. Resolution No.2016-147,Approval of agreement with Brown's Creek Watershed District on Lauenstein property in Grant. Letter of Support for the election of Kevin Corbid,Deputy Administrator, to the MCIT Board of Directors. Molly O'Rourke,County Administrator reported that starting November 1't,absentee voters can begin placing their ballots directly into the voting machine at all service centers. - Ms.O'Rourke also reported that a gas leak had been discovered on October 28,appropriate measures were taken and leak was resolved within the hour of discovery. Board correspondence was received and placed on file. Public Works - Approval of Resolution No.2016-148,Authorizing the final payment for the County State Highway 14 signal revision project. Sheriffs Office - Approval of an amendment to a land lease agreement Washington County has with the City of Hudson,Wisconsin. 29 of 42 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, 74949 62nd Street N.,Stillwater,Minnesota. 30 of 42 Summary of Proceedings Washington County Board of Commissioners October 25,2016 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 she attended a Counties Transit Improvement Board meeting. She attended the Transportation Advisory Board meeting. She thanked Public Works staff for their Red Rock Corridor presentations for the City of Newport and the City of Cottage Grove. She attended the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging meeting. She attended the Metro Alliance for Healthy Families meeting. She summarized the Association of Minnesota Counties District 10 meeting,and reported that Washington County will be chair next year. She reported that the Red Rock Corridor open house will be on October 26a'from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Newport City Hall. She reported that the Cottage Grove Halloween parade is on October 29th at 10 a.m. The City of Newport will have a taco feed on October 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Newport Fire Hall. She reported that Cottage Grove Ravine Park will be using goats as a tool to reduce invasive shrubs at the park. - Commissioner Kriesel—reported that he attended the Historic Courthouse Advisory Committee regarding acceptable uses of the Historic Courthouse building. -Commissioner Weik—reported that she attended the Counties Transit Improvement Board meeting. She reported that the 2017 Rail—Volution conference will be in Denver, Colorado. She reported that the Federal Transit Administration(FTA) Transit Oriented Development Grant was awarded to the Blue Line extension. She reported that she has received constituent feedback requesting that decisions on constructing major infrastructures like Gateway Corridor be placed on ballots as a referendum question. -Commissioner Miron—reported that he attended the Workforce Development Board meeting. He attended an election forum within his district. He attended a Rush Line Policy Advisory Committee meeting. He wished County Attorney Division Chief George Kuprian a happy birthday. Community Corrections - Approval of entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota through the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension(BCA) for access to the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network(CJDN), and the Court Data Services. Subscriber Amendment to the CJDN Subscriber Agreement with the BCA. General Administration Approval of the following actions: - October 11,2016, County Board Meeting Minutes. - Resolution No. 2016-146,Acquisition of the Lauenstein Property utilizing Land and Water Legacy funding and funds from the Brown's Creek Watershed for conservation purposes 31 of 42 - Letter to the Board of Water and Soil Resources acknowledging the lack of funding to BWSR and a recommendation to the Minnesota Governor and legislators requesting that they fund these programs again. - Board correspondence was received and placed on file. Information Technolopv - Approval of contract with High Line Corporation for a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Human Resources - Approval to purchase software licensing,maintenance, and support from Infor Global Technologies for Infinium Application Manager,Human Resources/Payroll, Query and Infinium Self-Service software through December 31, 2017. Public Works Approval of the following actions: - Resolution No. 2016-143, To enter into Metropolitan Council Grant Agreement SG-04763 reimbursing the Land and Water Legacy Program for 75%of the cost to purchase the property located at 15770 May Avenue North,Marine on St. Croix,Minnesota, for inclusion into Big Marine Park Reserve. - Agreements of restrictive covenants on 15770 May Avenue North property with the Metropolitan Council and to record the agreements with the Washington County Recorder's Office. - Resolution No. 2016-144, Authorizing final payment in the amount of$82,088.51 to Valley Paving Inc. for completion of the County Road 51 Pavement Preservation Project. - Donation of traffic signal boxes to the Boys Scouts of America,Northern Star Council. - Resolution No. 2016-145,Acquiring right of way for the reconstruction of County Road 75 Bridge and Roadway Approaches as part of the Grey Cloud Island Water Way restoration project. - Approval of contract with Kimley-Horn&Associates, Inc.to provide traffic management design services for Lake Elmo Park Reserve. - Approval of contract with Central Roofing Company for removal and reinstallation of new roof at the Woodbury Service Center. - Board workshop for an overview of the Gateway Corridor draft environmental impact statement and locally preferred alternative. 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. 32 of 42 Summary of Proceedings Washington County Board of Commissioners October 18,2016 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 Kriesel—reported that he met with Commissioner Linc Stine, Commissioner of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency,to discuss waste processing goals. He attended County State Aid Highway(CSAR) 14 and CSAH 24 Open House to discuss rail crossing and corridor improvements on South Osgood. - Commissioner Bigham—reported that she attended a Friends in Need Food Shelf Fundraiser in Cottage Grove. She attended the Cottage Grove Fire Department open house on fire safety. She attended a 4-H open house. She reported that the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Open House is at the St.Paul Park City Hall from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. She attended the Association of Minnesota Counties Board of Directors' meeting, at which the budget was approved. -Commissioner Weik—reported attending the Annual Woodbury Resource Center, Celebration of Life Gala. She attended a Woodbury City Council Workshop regarding the Gateway Corridor Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit. She attended a Gateway Policy Advisory Committee meeting,noting that action was taken to advance only one alternate route for environmental review. She attended a Gateway Commission meeting where CliftonLarsonAllen presented an update to its annual audit presentation. She met with the Pioneer Press to give them an update on developments of the Gateway Corridor. - Commissioner Miron—reported that he attended the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board meeting, at which the preliminary budget was reduced. He attended the Minnesota Inter- County Association meeting. He attended Community Services Director Dan Papin's retirement event and commended Mr. Papin for his service and leadership. Community Services - Approval of new providers for 2016-2018 Group Residential Housing Rate 2 Agreements with Skyline Inc. LLC, Minnesota Care Counseling Services, Pinnacle Services Inc., and Victory Through Faith Recovery Services. General Administration Approval of the following actions: - October 4,2016, County Board Meeting Minutes. - Approval to appoint Jill Lucas,Afton,to the Valley Branch Watershed District to a three-year term expiring November 13, 2019. - Resolution No. 2016-141,2016 Third Quarter Donations. - Jennifer Wagenius, Director of Property Records and Taxpayer Services provided an overview on absentee voting. 33 of 42 - Board correspondence was received and placed on file. Property Records& Taxpayer Services - Approval of resolution No. 2016-138,approving an Application for Cancellation of Forfeiture. Public Works Approval of the following actions: - Resolution No. 2016-139,Approval of application to the Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB) for grants payable in 2017 for Gateway Corridor. - Resolution No. 2016-140,Approval of application to CTIB for grants payable in 2017 for Red Rock Corridor. - Board workshop for an update on the Red Rock Corridor Implementation Plan. 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. 34 of 42 Summary of Proceedings Washington County Board of Commissioners October 11,2016 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—Ouestions The Commissioners reported on the following items: - Commissioner Kriesel—reported on a video he watched regarding Washington County 9-1-1 Dispatcher,Julia Weegman. Sheriff Bill Hutton summarized the 9-1-1 call, and how Ms. Weegman coached the family via the phone in performing CPR to a cardiac arrest victim and saving the victim's life. - Commissioner Bigham—reported that she attended a ground breaking celebration for Oltman Middle School in Cottage Grove. She attended the Newport City Council meeting,where the Red Rock Crossing Tax Increment Financing(TIF)was approved, and reported that the item will be presented to the County Board as a Public Hearing on November 1 st. She attended the Offender Recovery Program graduation ceremony. - Commissioner Weik—reported that she attended a Woodbury Lions Meeting, and reported that there will be a fundraiser this fall where proceeds will be going to the Christian Cupboard Food Shelf. She attended the Gateway Corridor Open house in Oakdale, and thanked the public for its input on transportation infrastructure improvements. She reported that the Gateway Corridor Policy Advisory Committee will be meeting on October 13th at 2:00 p.m. and that the Gateway Corridor Commissioner meeting will follow at 3:00 p.m. She reported that she has received comments from constituents regarding concerns over increasing rental housing costs. - Commissioner Miron—reported that he attended a tour of the Piccadilly Housing facility in Mahtomedi, and acknowledged the Community Development Agency's involvement.He reported that the grand-opening of the Piccadilly housing facility will be on December 15, 2016. General Administration Approval of the following actions: - September 27,2016, County Board Meeting Minutes. - Resolution No. 2016-137,Appreciation of Dan Papin upon his retirement as Director of Community Services. - Tom Tripplet awarded the 2016 Conrad Rettmer Award for Commissioners. - Board workshop with both Office of Administration and Public Works to review the draft 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan(CIP). - Board correspondence was received and placed on file. Human Resources - Board workshop to provide updates on the Human Resources Information System(HRIS) Project. 35 of 42 Property Records& Taxpayer Services - Approval of resolution No. 2016-136,Reappointment of Bruce Munneke as County Assessor for a term beginning January 1,2017. Public Works - Approval of work orders#5, #6 and#7 to contract 9712 with Bituminous Roadways, Inc. for work on the County State Aid Highway 10 road construction project in the sum total amount of $74,629.74. 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. 36 of 42 POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 OAK PARK BLVD.NORTH P.O.BOX 2007 OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA 55082 � a TELEPHONE:(651)439723 _ FAX:(651)439-3639 EMERGENCY:911 December 2"d,2016 To:Eric Johnson,City Administrator From:Brian DeRosier,Chief of Police Subject:Police Activity Report—November 2016 This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of November 2016. Officers responded to and generated 495 calls for service in the City of Oak Park Heights. The department responded to many incidents during the month. This is a summary/sampling of some of the cases we responded to and investigated: 1. Investigation of massage parlor for prostitution 2. Responded multiple calls of a deer in residential senior housing are during the day. 3. Investigators assisted WI St Croix Cnty with a drug overdose death investigation.We executed search warrants at victims residence in OPH. 4. Arrested 4 persons in school lot after hours with drugs 5. Located a tent in linear park from known homeless person in area.Removed. 6. Issued 4 citations for noise ordinance after responding to several complaints at the same residence. 7. Investigation of theft of 2 vehicles from car dealer who sold them with fake identification.Dealership picked the suspects up at the airport and drove them to town etc..... 8. Intoxicated male at restaurant being disorderly when refused further service. 9. Arrested suspect in theft of 30+video games from retailer. Suspect was trying to sell them to another retailer. 10. Issued Dangerous Dog notice to Bayport resident who was in town visiting and their dog chased and bit a person. 11. Responded to assault of 2 females in parking lot of retailer after confrontation with other persons in the lot. 12. Intoxicated and disorderly male at fast food location. Arrested for DOC and warrants. We conducted tobacco compliance checks and all retailers passed. We had 12 days during the month where we were at full staff due to vacations, sick leave and training. Officer Wynia crashed a squad car into parking lot light standard causing significant damage. Vehicle will be out of operation for several weeks at least. To continue our strong community outreach efforts, starting this month I will be compiling a monthly summary of calls and short narratives on a couple specific calls or activities within the department such as 37 of 42 POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 OAK PARK BLVD.NORTH •P.O.BOX 2007 OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA 55082 TELEPHONE:(651)439-4723 FAX(651)439-3639 EMERGENCY:911 explaining our training during the month and other items of interest to the public. The summary will be posted on our facebook page as well as on the city web site. We tried working with the local media to accomplish this over the last year or so however what they would decide to publish for our activity was in many aspects counterproductive,minimalizing,and significantly under representing the activities and efforts of the department and taking significant staff time every week to get them the special data. We continue to work and provide public data as requested equally to all media outlets as requested and not special treatment for one outlet over another.They are welcome to share the information we post as well. Officers attended training courses during the month: 1. Officer Schroeder attended training on electronic charging 2. Sgt.Vierling and Sgt.Givand attended week long supervisors training at Camp Ripley sponsored by the MN Chiefs Assoc. 3. All officers completed training on Civil Liabilities Chief DeRosier 38 of 42 Eric Johnson From: Robin Anthony <director@greaterstillwaterchamber.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 10:57 AM To: Imartin@ci.bayport.mn.us; mpearson@lakeelmo.org;j ohnson@lakeelmo.org; Eric Johnson; Mary McComber tmccarty@ci.stillwater.mn.us;tkozlowski@ci.stillwater.mn.us Subject: The Chamber needs your help! Attachments: Nomination form for Community Awards11012016.docx;Gala Nominations Press Release.pdf Hello there! We are having our 1st annual Winter Gala Community Awards Celebration on Friday February 101h at the Water Street Inn. We are currently taking nominations for the following awards,and need a panel to review and select the winners. We would like to have one person from each of your respective cities participate in the panel. It would require reviewing the nominations and perhaps one,.1-2 hour meeting to discuss and select the winners. Nominations are due the end of the year and we would like to have the selection process complete by mid-January so we can notify the winners and invite them to the Gala to receive their award. Can you please discuss and provide me with one representative from your city that would be willing to participate? Attached is the Press Release and nomination form for your convenience.We would also love for you to attend this event to celebrate our community! Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you! • Business of the Year(small) • Business of the Year(large) • Chamber Ambassador of the Year • Community Volunteer of the Year(Spirit Award) • Educator of the Year Hero of the Year—(First Responders) • Non-Profit of the Year Robin Anthony Executive Director Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce director@ereaterstillwaterchamber.com www.greaterstillwaterchamber.com Office: (651)439-4001 "Bridging Business& Community" aQwn7a�r�n .fir 125 1 39 of 42 f.R CNgMe�� h w � a & ICE 24�� Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Nomination Form *Community Awards Celebration The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is excited to honor those around us who help build our business and community and who make a difference.Outstanding businesses, business leaders,educators,volunteers, heroes and non-profit organizations help keep our community strong and vibrant. the following awards wui be presented at the I-.,.L. VY°°I«I %Ja°a 11111u°°°Ly MVVC,ua .,°a�° °° ut, FL,,clary LU'z017,at the Water Street Inn. Chamber Ambassador of the Year • Advocates on behalf of the Chamber to support membership growth • Enriches Chamber events by attending and connecting with members at those events • Promotes the Chamber within the community • Serves as a volunteer at Chamber community events and on event committees Business of the Year(Small) • 1-5 employees • Advocates for innovation in workplace excellence and social responsibility • Enriches our community through creation of products and services that fulfill a local need • Promotes involvement in our community economic development activities • Serves as a local role model of exemplary business ethics Business of the Year(Large) • 6+employees • Advocates for innovation in workplace excellence and social responsibility • Enriches our community through creation of quality employment, which includes ongoing professional development • Promotes involvement in a broad range of our community economic development activities • Serves as a state-wide role model of exemplary business ethics Community Volunteer of the Year(Spirit Award) • Advocates for hands-on and sustained service • Enriches our community life while promoting the interests of businesses • Promotes innovative or exemplary approaches in performing volunteer service • Serves an organization, or in a variety of volunteer activities Educator of the Year • Advocates for student and community influencers to strive for exceptional student outcomes • Enriches the lives of students through positive influence • Promotes educational accomplishment beyond the classroom providing models of excellence • Se wesaas an educator in a private or public educational sector Hero of the Year(First Responder,medical,military,EMT,police,fire) • Advocates to increase opportunities for all through careful stewardship of available resources • Enriches others through humble,mindful actions and words,along with seeking and heeding the counsel of outside voices • Promotes the collective interests,passions and well-being of our community • Serves through performing a single action[or actions]leading to a large impact Non-profit of the Year • Advocates for leveraging strategic partnerships, and combined resources, to achieve greater results than one organization could achieve on its own • Enriches credibility of mission through compliance with standards for management and transparency • Promotes ground-breaking approaches to meet its mission • Serves through an achievement resulting in significant progress toward resolving a critical community issue To nominate for a community award, please complete the form below. Please complete a separate form for each nomination. *This form will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. ue uecernaer 4.1,2016 Name of person making the nomination: Name of organization(if applicable): Relationship to Nominee: Contact phone number: Email: Signature: Date: Let's Nominate! Nominee Name: Nominee Phone: Nominee Address: Nominee Occupation: Nominee Business Phone: Nominee Business Address: Why did you choose to nominate this business/person? Past Awards and/or Recognition (if applicable): Please add photo,video or articles regarding the business or nominee if you have them available. Anything else you would like us to know about the nominee?Optional. Please submit to nfo@ereaterstillwaterchamber.com no later than December 31,2016. 41 of 42 GREATER STILLWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/PRESS RELEASE Chamber seeking nominations for 2017 Winter Gala Community Awards Celebration fr"R CH'Aj � y ti v dFAFI SnIWau CHAMBER ��g CHA R RF 41 E2Q�' 11/11/16 STILLWATER,MN—The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is planning their first annual Community Awards Celebration called Winter Gala Community Awards Celebration.Capitalizing on the Ice Castles being in town,the theme this year will be Fire and Ice.The event will take place on Friday, February 10,2017,at the Water Street Inn and is both a Chamber fundraiser as well as a community celebration to recognize,celebrate and award some of the great organizations and individuals in the St. Croix Valley. Registration opens at 5:30 pm and the event will conclude at it pm. "We are very focused on community here at the Chamber"stated Director Robin Anthony."Recognizing the people and organizations who make the Valley a wonderful place to work and live ties into our core values,and we are very excited to be planning this first annual event!" Award nominations are being taken through the end of 2016 and include: Business of the Year(small) Business of the Year(large) Chamber Ambassador of the Year Community Volunteer of the Year(Spirit Award) Educator of the Year Hero of the Year—(First Responders) Non-Profit of the Year Nominees must be within School District 834.The Chamber is asking the public to submit their nominations on the website here Tickets are$75 per person or$500 for a table of eight and will include a full-course dinner, party favors, a silent auction&raffle,entertainment,awards ceremony,and an Ice Castle surprise! Cocktail attire is recommended.Come celebration this with us Bridging Businesses and Community.All are welcome to attend. Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations to be tied to this inaugural community celebration and range in cost from$500-$5000.Sign up to be a sponsor here. Please contact the Chamber for more information at 651-439-4001 or info@GreaterStillwaterChamber.com 42 of 42