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woCITY OF OAK PARK HE04SI 14EKLY NOTE d1'or: August 6,2017
TO: City Council Membe & taff
FROM: Eric Johnson,City str
Zoning and Development Items-
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tems:1. No new applications have been re ived.
2. An enforcement letter—yard maintenan t to 14433 55th Street—See enclosed.
3. The City of Stillwater did copy the City on a public hearing notice for their review of a CONCEPT plan for the new hospital at the NE
corner of STH 36 and Manning.See enclosed.
4. At the State's request,another letter was provided to the State outlining that the upcoming Nolde Phase V project will not have an
age 55 requirement in the planned Developer's Agreement.On a related note;there were appro)amately$6 million of the needed
$16,000,000 bonds available from the State—Mr. Nolde must request that these be parked and possibly secure interim financing
for the remaining amounts and/or wait until 2018 for another round of bond allocation.
MNDOT Project Update—August 3rd,2017 7 a copy of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony from 812117.
Other items
• A short update from the Coalition of Utility Cities- See email from Carolyn Jackson dated July 31s,2017.
• BCWD Meeting Agenda for 8/9/17
• Police Activity Report for July 2017—from Chief DeRosier.
Mayor McComber provided:
1. MSP INSIDER for August 2017
2. METRO CITIES NEWS—for 8/4/17
3. LMC - Bulletin for 7/31/17
Please call me at any time if you have questions...651-253-7837
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N.—P.O.Box 2007
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082
Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574
August 04,2017
Esther Depuydt-Nelson
14433 55th St. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Grass Mowing&Weed Maintenance—14433 55th St. N.
Dear Esther:
Property maintenance is an important part of keeping things looking nice and of being a good
neighbor. As such, I am writing to thank you for seeing to the ongoing maintenance of the yard at the
above-referenced property.
City Ordinance 1109 .03 declares all noxious weeds,tall grasses and the like a public nuisance. I have
received complaint as to the condition of your rear yard in that the grass,weeds and vegetation are
overgrown and are unattended.
Please mow this area,attend to weed removal and the trimming and removal of other vegetation as
appropriate no later than Friday,August 18,2017 and continue maintenance of the yard areas hereon.
A site check will be made after August 18tH
1 appreciate your prompt attention to this request and staying in compliance with City Ordinance 1109
as it relates to noxious weeds and long grass. If I can be of assistance to you,please feel free to
contact me.
Sincerely,
Juli ultman,
OficiaBug
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Planning&Code Enforcement
Enclosure
Direct: 651.351.1661
Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com
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CITY OF STILLWATER
--~"� NOTICE OF HEARING
The Birthplace of Minnesota
The Planning Commission of the City of Stillwater will be considering the
following case on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Stillwater City Hall, 216 Fourth Street North.
Case No. CPC/2017-36
Specific Request Consideration of the Preliminary Concept Master Plan for the future
Lakeview Hospital and Health Campus.
Property Northeast quadrant of the intersection of Manning Avenue and State
Location Highway 36 (see map on back)
Brief Lakeview Hospital plans to construct a new hospital and health
Description campus in phases on this property. The timeline for construction
has not been determined yet, but is a number of-years into the future.
Applicant Lakeview Memorial Hospital Association;
David Anderson, Frauenshuh, Inc, applicant's representative.
Notification of this hearing is given to property owners located within 700 feet of the subject
property. Please note that:
■ All application materials are available for review Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at
Stillwater City Hall, 216 4th St North. The materials are available on the third floor of
Stillwater City Hall.
■ All written comments received by August 17th will be included in the review materials
distributed to the Planning Commission on August 18th. Written comments received
after August 17th will be distributed to the Planning Commission at.the hearing.
■ All members of the public are encouraged to attend the public hearing to speak to the
Commission regarding this application. All in attendance will be given an opportunity
to be heard.
Any questions or comments on the above application can be directed to Bill Tumblad at
bturnblad@Ci.stillwater.mn.us
Please include the case number with all entails.
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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
August 4,2017
Ms.Jen Hassemer
Assistant Commissioner, Debt Management
Minnesota Management and Budget
400 Centennial Building
658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1489
RE: $16,000,000 City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota-Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds(Green Twig
Villas II Project),Series 2017
Dear Ms.Hassemer,
In connection with an Application for Allocation of Bonding Authority with respect to the City's Multifamily Housing
Revenue Bonds, Series 2017(Green Twig Villas II Project)(the"Bonds")to finance the acquisition,construction, and
equipping of an approximately 72-unit,3-story apartment building with an underground parking garage to be located at
the intersection of Nova Scotia Avenue and Lower 59th Street North in the City(the "2017 Project")we can confirm
that the 2017 Project is a separate phase of the development of this area of the City,that it will be owned by a separate
legal entity(Green Twig Villas ll, LLLP), and that it will not be subject to the age restricted provisions, specifying age
55 and older,as contained within existing Development Agreements.
Sincerely,
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Eric Johnson
City Administrator
Cc: Jenny Boulton, Kennedy and Graven
Mark Vierling,City Attorney
Andy Pratt, City Attorney's Office
Betty Caruso, Finance Director
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Eric Johnson
From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Thursday,August 3, 2017 9:39 PM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd: Bridge now open!
weekly notes
----Original Message-----
From: St Croix Crossing Project Team <stcroixcrossing.dot@public.govdelivery.com>
To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent:Thu, Aug 3, 2017 4:58 pm
Subject: Bridge now open!
Straix Bridge n ow open!
CROSSING
August 3,2017
Hello again,
After four years of construction and the hard work and dedication of many people, the St.
Croix Crossing has opened to traffic!
An estimated 2,500 people attended the ceremony to mark the dedication of the St. Croix
Crossing on Aug. 2. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and Wisconsin Governor Scott
Walker cut the ribbon together with project dignitaries and Evelyn Kozlowski, daughter of
Stillwater mayor Ted Kozlowski.You can view and download the ceremony program
here.
At 8:00 p.m. on Aug. 2,the St. Croix Crossing opened to vehicle traffic. The Loop Trail
path on the new bridge opened to pedestrians and bicyclists at the same time. The
Stillwater Lift Bridge closed shortly after the new bridge opened.
With the opening of the new bridge, the St. Croix Crossing Facebook page and Twitter
account will be terminated on Thursday,Aug. 10. In the future, all questions regarding the
St. Croix Crossing should be directed to the St. Croix Crossing website, the Lift Bridge
website or Kent Barnard with MnDOT Communications and Engagement.
The project office will close after Friday,Aug.4, and the project webcams will shut down
on Sunday,Aug. 6. Emails from the St. Croix Crossing project will cease after Thursday,
Aug. 10 and the distribution list will be transferred to the Lift Bridge conversion project,
which will send occasional email updates regarding the transformation of the Stillwater Lift
Bridge to a pedestrian/bike facility.You may opt out if you would not like to receive
updates on the Lift Bridge conversion project after Aug. 10.
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We are deeply grateful for your support, interest and engagement throughout the building
of the St. Croix Crossing.With all our hearts,we thank you as we celebrate this
monumental achievement!
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Aerial view of the St. Croix Crossing and thousands of guests attending the dedication
ceremony. Photo from Aug. 2, looking east.
Dedication ceremony highlights
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Guests gather on eastbound and westbound Highway 36 approach lanes and hear from
speakers including Oak Park Heights Mayor Mary McComber, Chairman of St. Joseph
Town Board Tom Spaniol, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton,Wisconsin Governor Scott
Walker,Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, and Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind.
Photo from Aug. 2.
Governor Dayton addresses the crowd. An estimated 2,500 people attended the St. Croix
Crossing dedication ceremony. Photo from Aug. 2, looking east toward the new bridge.
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Governor Dayton, Governor Walker, and other project dignitaries help Evelyn Kozlowski,
daughter of Stillwater mayor Ted Kozlowski, cut the ribbon. Photo from Aug. 2.
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Traffic crosses the St. Croix Crossing Aug. 3 after opening to traffic the evening of Aug. 2.
The strong cooperation between Minnesota and Wisconsin on this project has produced a
beautiful bridge that will serve residents for generations to come. Photo from Aug. 3,
looking west.
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Eric Johnson
From: Carolyn C Jackson <CCJackson@flaherty-hood.com>
Sent: Monday,July 31,2017 4:20 PM
To: Greg Pruszinske;Greg Hagy(grhagy@gmail.com);Jeff O'Neill; Rick Hendrickson;
Hallock, Marshall; Kay Kuhlmann (kay.kuhlmann@ci.red-wing.mn.us); Mary McComber
(marymccomber@aol.com); Eric Johnson; David;Crystal Johnson
(crystal Johnson@granitefalls.com); Max Peters; Becky Burich (rbu rich @hoytlakes.com);
Mark Skelton (info@hoytlakes.com)
Cc: Bradley M Peterson;Shane A.Zahrt;Chris J Henjum
Subject: brief CUC update
Hi Coalition of Utility Cities members,
The joint Legislative Energy Commission met this afternoon.This commission combines the House and Senate energy
committees.Chair Rep. Pat Garofalo said they would be using this commission to look more deeply into some energy
issues than they have time to during the legislative session. He and Senator Dave Osmek are the co-chairs.They asked
members to fill out a survey with issues they would like to see discussed. If your community has an issue it would like
the commission to explore, Rep.Jim Newberger(R-Becker),Sen.Andrew Mathews(R-M!laca)and Sen. Michael Goggin
(R-Red Wing)are on the committee.
Today Great River Energy and Xcel Energy gave presentations on their Conservation Improvement Programs(CIP).The
tension arises between regulatory requirements to reduce energy use and the cost impact on ratepayers. Rep. Duane
Quam (R-Byron)asked a good question:what is the impact of these programs on capacity?The short answer was that
Xcel's program has reduced sales by 1.7%to 1.8%.They were not able to convert that into terms of kilowatt hours.
There has been no news on the tax capacity calculations at the Department of Revenue for electric generation tax
reform.We'll keep checking in with DOR and House research for updates.
Thanks!
Carolyn Jackson
Senior Lobbyist
Flaherty and Hood
cc!ackson@flaherty-hood.com
Office (651)259-1928
Cell (612)735-2627
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS
Wednesday,August 9,2017 at 6:00 PM
1) Call Regular Meeting to order @ 6:00 P.M Re
NOTE MEETING LOCATION
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2) Approve Regular Meeting Agenda and Discussion Agenda Regular Board Meeting will be held at
Family Means
3) 2018 Draft Budget—
1875 Northwestern Ave S,
Stillwater,MN
a) Discussion 6:00-6:30PM
b) Set Public Hearing date—Board Action
4) Public Comments
5) Treasurer's Report
a) Review Authorized Funds Spreadsheet
b) McKusick Road Stormwater Retrofit Payment#I—Board Action
c) Current Items Payable-Board Action
6) Consent Agenda—Board Action(all items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by
the Board of Managers and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items
unless a Manager removes an item from the consent agenda for discussion or there is a request to remove the
item from the consent agenda, in which event the board will consider whether to remove the item from the
consent agenda and consider it separately.)
a) Approve Board Meeting Minutes of the July 11,2017 Special Meeting
b) Approve Board Meeting Minutes of the July 12,2017 Regular Meeting
c) Approve Board Meeting Minutes of the July 25,2017 Special Meeting
d) Accept Permit Fee Statements
e) Approve Stillwater Township Comment Letter
7) Permits
a) BC WD Permit 17-01 Farms of Grant—Board Action
b) .BC WD Permit 17-04 The Lakes at Stillwater—Phase I clarification
8) Projects
a) McKusick Road Stormwater Retrofit—Update and Response to Erosion Control Concerns
b) 110`h Street
(i) Management Plan—Board Action
(ii) Naming Discussion
b) Stillwater Country Club—Maintenance Declaration Amendment—Board Action
9) Old Business
a) Rule Revisions—Discussion
Managers:
Craig Leiser,President • Sharon Schwarze,Vice-President • Gerald Johnson,Secretary
Connie Taillon,Treasurer • Anne Maule-Miller,Vice-President
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10)New Business
a) Wolf Marina Scope—Board Action
l 1) Discussion Agenda-No Action Required
a) Administrator Updates
b) Communications&Manager Reports
c) September 2017 BCWD Board Agenda
12) Adjournment
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
r:f CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 OAK PARK BLVD.NORTH • P.O.BOX 2007
OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA 55082
TELEPHONE:(651)439-4723
t' FAX:(651)439-3639
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August 41,2017
To: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
From:Brian DeRosier, Chief of Police
Subject: Police Activity Report—July 2017
This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of July
2017. Officers responded to and generated 577 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 death of a 33-yr. old male found lying in hallway of apartment complex.
2. Ongoing investigation of reported drug dealer. Delivering drugs while doing business
deliveries.
3. Investigation of hit&run crash were driver fled leaving seriously injured passenger at
scene.
4. Assisted with SWAT and also searching several locations in town for homicide suspect out
of Mendota Heights.
5. Issued citations to juveniles in park after hours smoking MJ.
6. Arrest numerous DWI suspects along with one passed out while eating in his vehicle.
7. Responded to report of hot air balloon crash. Was paper lantern....
8. Arrested suspect for Maplewood PD wanted for assault with weapon.
9. Investigation of male following girls around a retail store while he was watching porn on his
cell phone.
We had safe and sober traffic enforcement details during the month.
Received a thank you letter from the MN State Patrol for our assistance back in June with providing
personnel during the protests after the trial.
Officers toured the new SWAHS facilities to gain familiarity with the new additions and our emergency
response.
I met with management of RJ housing complex. The meeting was to attempt to reduce the very high rate
of calls for service to the complex with most being nonemergency service calls. BP Fire said they were
being taxed with the number of calls for service to one residence in particular resulting in 3 or 4 over a
several day period and dozens over an extended period. The police have responded to a different resident
53 times in a month period that did not require fire rescue to respond. Management of the complex said
they will be working to reduce the calls for service if they can.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 OAK PARK BLVD.NORTH P.O.BOX 2007
OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA 55082
w TELEPHONE:(651)4394723
''01 FAX:(651)439-3639
EMERGENCY:911
We had 8 days during the month where we were at full staff due to vacations,sick leave and training.
A criminal investigation conducted by our department was part of a highlighted case during a training
session put on by the BCA and FBI. As you recall from a previous end of month report a group of males
from Florida were arrested for use of cloned credit cards. They had thousands of dollars' worth of
transactions and also thousands of dollars in gift cards when we arrested them. Investigator Vierling
worked hard on this case collaborating with the federal investigators and other agencies to put the case
together.
I have been told the new squad will be outfitted with the emergency equipment in appx. 2 weeks.
I have been in contact with the weather siren repair service in regards to the siren at city hall. This is the
oldest siren in town. It has been repaired but is essentially on borrowed time. I have requested a price
quote for replacement and will be providing further details at a later date on options for replacement.
Officers attended training courses during the month:
1. Officers received training on foot pursuits.
Chief DeRosier
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Eric Johnson
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Sent: Friday,August 4, 2017 2:52 PM
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Metro Cities Staff News
Metro Cities' Office Manager Kimberly
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family on Thursday, July 27th. Mom and
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items, updated Solar Protection and
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• REGISTER for the Community
Engagement: Critical Conversations
for Authentic Connections workshop
on Friday,August 18 from 9:30 to
11:30 a.m. at the Columbia Heights
Public Library, 3939 Central Avenue
NE, Columbia Heights, MN. In this
workshop, participants will review
actual scenarios that occurred
between planners and residents, and
have the opportunity to dialogue about
engagement challenges. Engagement
specialists will also be available to lend
clarity to the process. 2 CM Credits
• REGISTER for the Building 21st
Century Suburbs workshop on
Thursday,August 24 from 9:00 to
11:00 a.m., check-in starts at 8:30
a.m., at Ford Center, 409 North 5th
Avenue, Minneapolis. The Metro
Transit Office of Transit Oriented
Development will present on Building
21 st Century Suburbs, a panel
discussion on the future of suburban
development in the Twin Cities region.
Hear experts from the development
community discuss why they have
invested in walkable mixed-use
developments, where they see the
suburban development market
headed, and how cities and developers
can work together to create the kind of
places that will be in demand in the
21st century. 1.5 CM Credits.
• REGISTER for the Water
�lutfl6 �d y i d ;r i Y � U LAs: Going Beyond
the Comprehensive (Plan workshop
on Tuesday, September 12 from 8:30
to 12:30 p.m. at the Mississippi
Watershed Management Organization
Office, 2522 Marshall St. NE,
Minneapolis. There are a variety of
approaches communities can take to
go above and beyond their minimum
comprehensive plan requirements to
implement sustainable water resources
strategies. This workshop will explore
water management activities which
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can provide multiple benefits in
communities. The event will showcase
local examples of integrated water
management strategies, such as
stormwater best management
practices that also protect source
water.Attendees will leave with tools
they can use, such as model
ordinances as well as information
about current grant opportunities and
stronger partnerships for doing the
work. 3.5 CM credits.
• Newly published Online Tutorials are
now available on these topics:
rw w arroc w°yny ig uiu u au a-Use
Categories
Tracking Land Guided for
Affordable Housing
• Newly published Resource Library
materials in the Local Planning
Handbook are now available on these
topics:
Density, Design, and
Character(new)
Housing, Livability, and Health (new)
Housing Choice Policies (new)
Local Funding Resources to
Address Housing Needs (new)
Principal Arterial Intersection
Conversion Study(new)
Generalized Land Use Maps on
Community Pages(updated)
Printed version of the Local Planning
Handbook(updated)
• Read a short article on Successfully
nciaging with �;ngarrepresented
Communities for Com rehensive
Plans written by Julie Aldrich from
Community Design Group. See
previously published articie-� as well.
The Metropolitan Council has
partnered with the University of St.
Thomas' Sustainable Communities
Partnership to help initiate a student-
facilitated Climate Change
Conversation in a select community.
The session(s)will assist in goal-
setting and visioning for the 2040
Comprehensive Plan Update. The
Council is seeking to collaborate with a
community that is somewhat new to
community resilience planning,. and the
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selected community should
demonstrate a staff-level and
municipal commitment to this project.
The project will start this autumn and
wrap up in December of 2017. Contact
Eric Wojchik in Local Planning
Assistance at 651-602-1330
or eric.woichik(a)-metc.state.mn.us by
Thursday, August 24 if you are
interested in this opportunity.
• The Integrating Economic
Development Strategies into
Everyday Planning webinar video,
presentation slide with notes,
handouts, and the Q&A Summary are
available. Check out previous Planit
webinars online too.
• Presentation materials from the
GARE Planning for the Environment
- Resiliency as Racial
Equity workshop on Thursday, July 27
have been published and are available
online.
• Presentation materials from
the Mississippi River Planning in
Your Comprehensive Plan workshop
on August 2 have been published and
are available online.
• Subscribe for Planit program updates
by going to the Planit page of the Local
Planning Handbook.
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 news letter(cD-metrocitiesmn.org and
provide the following: Name, Title, Employer
and Email address. Thank you.
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BULLET17N
Issue 26 July 31,2017
} View/print a PDF of the Cities.
/ Bulletin
State to Release Certified 2018 Local Government Aid Amounts
The distribution to cities was increased by$15 million under the special session tax bill. Featured Events
Mental Health Firsi Aid:
:................................................................................
Sept 21—Hutchinson
In Other News Sept 26—Mounds View
Sept 28—Cannon Falls
OSA Available to Conduct Automated License Plate Reader Audits Oct.5-0ttertail
Agencies that have used automated license plate readers fertwo years should have their audits completed as scan as possible_ Oct-26—Stewartville
Nov 2—Pine Island
Focus on New Laws: Interim Ordinances Related to`Housing Proposals'
Cities need to provide notice and receive public input related to residential housing development-related interim ordinances. Save the Dater
2017 Regional Meetings
Governor Sets Water Quality Town HaLI Meetings Throughout State Oct 4—Thief River Falls
The Environmental Quality Board will host 10 meetings to gather input on how to significantly meet state goal to improve water quality. Oct.5—Ottertail
Oct 6Melrose
Oct I1—Granite Falls
State Begins Rulemaking Process for Presidential Primary Election Oct. 12—New Ulm
The Off ce of the Secretary of State is currently seeking comments and ideas on possible rules regarding the presidential primary election Oct.26Virginia
and general elections administration. Nov 2—Pine Island
Pollution Control Agency Proposes Changing Water Permit Fee System
Written public comments are being accepted through Aug.14,2057.
Quick Links
Apply,for Local Road Improvement Grants Beginning Aug.i -F'reviuus Ssues
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will distribute 1,25 million to local units of government for road improvement projects,and
cities of all sizes are eligible to apply forgrants
. Cirq ws
Jobs with LMC
LMC to Host Wei and Discussion on Small Cell Wireless Lava Wanted/For Sale/RFP
There are several provisions in the new law that cities must be sure to comply with. Announcements in the LMC
Marketplace
Weekly 4M Fund Rates
More Information and Resources
(Minnesota Municipal Money Market
Registration Is Open Nuwfor Mental Heaith First Aid!
Slight Delay in This Year's Property Tax Info
LMC Business ALLiance
Information Now Available on the New Minnesota Licensing and Registration System(MNLARS)
LMC Business Alliance members
Cities Invited to Submit Comments About Proposed Address Point Standard provide valuable financial support to
he League and help support our
2020 Census:Will Everyone in Your City Be Counted? mission to serve Minnesota cities.
Apply Now for State Arts Board Cultural Community Partnership Grant view AllYance members
League Welcomes New Security Officers
Welcoming New Board Members and Old Traditions Contact Us/Subscribe
For leglsfative questions:
'iii IfcR Staff
Training,Conferences, Events
For editorial or other Bulletin
Upcoming League Events questions:
contact Claudia Hoffacker
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Co-Sponsored Events (651)215-4032 or(900)925-1122
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State to Release Certified 2018
Local Government Aid r `"
Amounts al.OTA
The distribution to cities was increased by $15 million under the
special session tax bill.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR) will soon post information on the
officially certified 2018 local government aid (LGA) distribution for all cities. The
certified amounts supersede any earlier estimates provided at the end of the 2017
legislative session by the Legislature and the League.
The LGA distribution includes the additional $15 million appropriated by the
Legislature and approved by Gov. Dayton in the special session omnibus tax bill,
bringing the total LGA appropriation to $534.4 million.
The 2018 LGA certification is expected to be posted on the DOR website (at the
link below) by the end of the day on July 31.
• Access a city-by-city listing of the 2018 LGA amounts and a description
of the formula(Link to:http://www.revenue.state.mn.us/local_gov/prop_tax_admin/Pages/lga.aspx)
New email registration requirement
The 2017 omnibus tax bill also included a new requirement that each city register
an official city email address with the DOR in order to receive LGA. The
requirement is effective for the 2018 distribution.
The League will work with the DOR in the coming months to inform cities of the
procedure to register an email address with the department.
Looking to 2019
For 2019, the LGA appropriation is currently scheduled to remain at $534.4
million. However, the Legislature could increase the appropriation for the program
during the 2018 session.
The 2017 tax bill includes a modification to the 2019 LGA payment timeline. For
the 2019 distribution only, each city will receive LGA in three payments-14.6
percent of the total will be paid on or around June 15; 35.4 percent will be paid on
or around July 20; and the remaining 50 percent will be distributed on or around
Dec. 26. Currently, LGA is distributed in two equal installments paid on July 20
and Dec. 26.
Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http://www.Imc.orglpagell/cities-bulletin-
newsletterjsp)
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OSA Available to Conduct
Automated License Plate r `"
Reader Audits al� 5 T^
Agencies that have used automated license plate readers for two
years should have their audits completed as soon as possible.
(Published Jul 31, 2017)
Law enforcement agencies using automated license plate readers (ALPR) are
required to have an independent audit every other year. This requirement was
passed in 2015, and the Office of State Auditor is available to perform the audits
for law enforcement agencies that use ALPRs.
Minnesota Statutes, section 13.824(Link to:https://www.revisor.mn.govIstatutesPid=13.824)requires an
independent audit of the law enforcement agency's ALPR records, which must
include a review of records and practices involving data classification, data
collection, data retention, access controls, log of use, sharing of data, and written
procedures.
Agencies that have used ALPR for two years as of Aug. 1, 2017, should have their
audits completed as soon as possible. The Office of the State Auditor anticipates
completing their audits before the next legislative session, which begins in
February 2018.
Law enforcement agencies interested in having the Office of the State Auditor
conduct this audit should contact Greg Hierlinger at (651) 296-7003 or
Greg.Hierlinger@osa.state.mn.us(Link to:mailto:creg.Hierlinger@osa.state.mn.us)preferably by
Aug. 15, 2017.
Helpful resources:
• Previous Cities Bulletin article about this audit requirement(Linkto:
http://www.Imc.orglpagel]IALPR-ComplianceAudit.jsp)
• Guidelines from the state's Information Policy Analysis Division (pdf)(Link
to:http://Www.ipad.state.mn.us/docsIALPRaudits.pdf?inline=true)
Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http://Www.Imc.orglpagell/cities-bulletin-
newsletterjsp)
Your LMC Resource
Contact Amber Eisenschenk
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Staff Attorney
(651) 281-1227 or (800) 925-1122
aeisenschenk@1mc.org(Link to:mailto:aeisenschenkglmc.ory)
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Focus on New Laws: Interim -
Ordinances Related to `Housing LE'� E.`
Proposals' "'car�s��
Cities need to provide notice and receive public input related to
residential housing development-related interim ordinances.
(Published Jul 31, 2017)
Cities now need to provide a public hearing and notice to certain individuals before
acting on interim ordinances (also known as moratoriums) related to "housing
proposals." The new law (Chapter 94(Link to:https:1rwww.revisor.mn.govllawsl?
year=2017&type=o&aoctype=chapter&ia=94), article 11, section 3, which amends Minnesota
Statutes, section 462.355, subdivision 4) contains new requirements for interim
ordinances that regulate, restrict, or prohibit housing proposals.
Definition of housing proposals
The new law explicitly defines "housing proposals" as written requests for projects
primarily intended to provide residential dwellings and involve either (1) the
subdivision or development of land, or (2) the demolition, construction,
reconstruction, alteration, repair, or occupancy of residential dwellings.
• What this includes: The language "occupancy of residential dwellings" was
intended to include any moratoriums on rental housing. If a city considers
such an interim ordinance, it should provide a public hearing and notice.
• What this doesn't include: The language "primarily intended to provide
residential dwellings" excludes projects that may incidentally affect
residential dwellings from the hearing and notice requirements.
Notice requirements
Notice needs to provided at least three days before the public hearing in a particular
manner and to certain people:
• Website notice: If the city has an official website, it must provide notice on
it.
• Notice to certain individuals: Cities also must provide written notice to any
person who:
• Has submitted a housing proposal.
• Has a pending housing proposal.
• Has provided a written request to be notified of this type of interim
ordinances.
Public hearing required
After providing notice, the public hearing must be held at the next regularly
scheduled meeting (at least three days after the notice) or within 10 days of
the notice.
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Voting requirement
While previous versions of this bill included a two-thirds supermajority voting
requirement, the new law only requires approval of the interim ordinance by a
majority of all city councilmembers.
Requirements for builders
The new law requires that any activities that would be restricted by this type of
interim ordinance cannot be undertaken before the public hearing.
Effective date
The new law only applies to interim ordinances proposed on or after Aug. 1, 2017.
Legislative background
Given that some version of this bill was introduced multiple times over the years,
and the League knew it likely would pass this year, the League worked with the
proponents and was neutral on the bill. Gov. Dayton initially vetoed the proposal as
a standalone bill because it contained a two-thirds supermajority voting
requirement, but said he would reconsider it if a later bill would require only a
majority vote.
• Read the governor's veto letter on HF 330 (pdf)(Linkto:
https:llwww.leg.state.mn.uslarchivelvetoesl2Ol7veto ch49.pdf)
The proponents changed the voting requirement and included this bill in the
omnibus jobs bill, which the governor signed into law.
Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http:/rwww.Imc.orglpagelllcities-bulletin-
newsletterjsp)
Your LMC Resource
Contact Irene Kao
IGR Counsel
(651) 281-1224 or (800) 925-1122
lka0 /Imc.org(Link to:mailto:ikao@lmc.org)
Pam Whitmore
Staff Attorney
(651) 281-1224 or (800) 925-1122
pwhltmore (Link to:mailto:pwhitmore@lmc.org)
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Governor Sets Water Quality
t
Town Hall Meetings
Throughout State 't>,
The Environmental Quality Board will host 10 meetings to gather
input on how to significantly meet a state goal to improve water quality.
(Published Jul 31, 2017)
The Dayton administration has announced a series of meetings to gather public
comments and ideas on how the state can speed up its efforts to improve water
quality. The meetings will run from late July to early October.
With current efforts, the state projects that water quality will improve by 6 to 8
percent by the year 2025. Gov. Dayton's goal is to increase that to "25 by 25" a
25 percent improvement in state water quality by 2025.
Addressing city and non-city issues
Continued increases to state financial assistance and flexibility in meeting
regulatory changes will be needed as cities work to deal with the costs of replacing
aging water infrastructure and work to meet expanding requirements for public
health and safety.
However, it's going to take more than city improvements to meet the governor's
water quality goals. The vast majority of pollution going into Minnesota lakes and
rivers comes from non-urban run-off, so how those issues are addressed will play a
key role in whether the administration's goal can be achieved.
City voices need to be heard
City elected officials, as well as city staff with expertise in wastewater, stormwater,
and drinking water issues, are strongly encouraged to attend the town hall
meetings. It is important that our cities make the case for the tremendous amount of
effort and ongoing expenditures already being done to address environmental
issues at the municipal level. Ideas for addressing agricultural and other non-point
sources of nutrient and sediment pollution will also be needed. Please attend if you
are able, or submit written comments.
• Get information on the governor's "25 by 25" campaign and a schedule
of the meetings(Link to:https://www.egb.state.mn.us/content/25-2025-overview)
Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http://www.Imc.orglpagell/cities-bulletin-
newsletterjsp)
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Your LMC Resource
Contact Craig Johnson
IGR Representative
(651) 281-1259 or (800) 925-1122
cjohnson@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:cjohnson@lmc.ory)
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State Begins Rulemaking
Process for Presidential
Primary Election 'I I'�
The Office of the Secretary of State is currently seeking comments
and ideas on possible rules regarding the presidential primary election and general
elections administration.
(Published Jul 31, 2017)
The Office of the Secretary of State (OSS) is requesting comments on possible
rules governing the administration of the presidential primary election as well as
soliciting input as to whether changes should be made to other administrative rules
governing elections administration.
• Read previous article about the 2016 law establishing a presidential
primary (Link to:https:llwww.lmc.org/pagel]IFONL-PresidentialPrimaly jsp)
The OSS is considering rules that may prescribe:
• The method for administering absentee voting and mail ballot voting in a
presidential primary.
• Presidential primary ballot preparation.
• Presidential primary polling place roster preparation.
• Modifications to absentee and mail materials necessary for the administration
of a presidential primary.
• Instructions to voters related to voting in a presidential primary.
• Election judge training related to a presidential primary.
• Recount procedures for a presidential primary.
• Voting system testing procedures for a presidential primary.
For more information on the 2016 law establishing a presidential primary, visit the
Office of the Secretary of State website(Link to:http://www.sos.state.mn.uslelections-votinglhow-elections-
work/presidential primary/) .
If cities have suggestions for rules either related to the administration of the
presidential primary in 2020 or general elections administration, please submit
them directly to the OSS on or before Sept. 25, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. While not part of
the official rulemaking record, comments and suggestions will be considered by the
OSS as the OSS decides what to include in any proposed rules or amendments to
the rules.
The OSS plans on submitting a draft of rule changes in the fall, at which point the
League will submit formal commentary on the proposed changes. This will be a
part of the offical rulemaking record.
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• Read the request for comments on page 67 of the July 24 State Register
(pdf)(Link to:https:llmn.gov/admin/assets/SK42 401620-%20Accessible tcm36-303871.pdf}
Written comments, questions, and requests for more information on these possible
rules should be directed to: Julie Strother, Government Relations Director at the
Office of the Secretary of State, 180 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, St. Paul MN 55155, (651) 296-9073 (fax), (651) 201-
1342 (phone) or julie.strother@state.mn.us(Linkto:mailto.julie.strothergstate.mn.us). TTY users
may call the office at 711. Additional information about rulemaking and the current
rulemaking docket can be found on the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of
States rulemaking Webpage(Link to:http://Www.sos.state.mn.uslabout-the-office/rulemaking-data-
procticelrulemakingl) .
Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http://Www.Imc.orglpagell/cities-bulletin-
newsletterjsp)
Your LMC Resource
Contact Ann Lindstrom
IGR Representative
(651) 281-1261 or (800) 925-1122
alindstrom@lmc.org (Link to:mailto:alindstromglmc.org)
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Pollution Control Agency j
Proposes Changing Water LIAOUI
Permit Fee System c;T5 T^
Written public comments are being accepted through Aug. 14, 2017.
(Published Jul 31, 2017)
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is suggesting that it needs to
make changes to the existing fee system for National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permits for wastewater and stormwater systems.
While officials are not making a proposal for how the fee system would be
changed, they claim to need about $6 million per year in additional revenue for
their water quality programs, and cities are a very large percentage of agency water
permittees.
Permit backlogs, an inability to perform proactive enforcement activities, recruiting
and retaining qualified personnel, and delays in developing new water quality
standards are listed as reasons the added funding is needed.
The League attended one of two agency input sessions held in late July to ask
questions about the proposal and to argue that the state general fund is where the
agency should be seeking additional revenue for expanded water quality work, not
from existing permit holders.
Cities are strongly encouraged to provide their own comments about NPDES; the
current level and structure of permit fees; thoughts or concerns about changes to
that system for municipal, industrial, or agricultural permit holders; and to what
extent permit fees should be considered as the solution to increasing revenue needs
by the state. The MPCA is accepting comments until Aug. 14.
• Get more information on the issue from the MPCA's perspective, and
learn more about submitting comments, and the timeline for draft rules
and hearings(Link to:https:llwww.pca.state.mn.us/water/amendments-water-quality fee-rules)
Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http:/rwww.Imc.orglpagelllcities-bulletin-
newsletter.pp)
Your LMC Resource
Contact Craig Johnson
IGR Representative
(651) 281-1259 or (800) 925-1122
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ciohnson*Imc.org(Link to:mailto:cjohnson@lmc.ory)
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Apply for Local Road
Improvement Grants Beginning
Aug.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will distribute $25
million to local units of government for road improvement projects, and cities of all
sizes are eligible to apply for grants.
(Published Jul 31, 2017)
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will begin receiving
applications for the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) on Aug. 1. Cities are
encouraged to apply.
In 2017, with the support of the League of Minnesota Cities, the Legislature
appropriated bond funds for the LRIP established in Minnesota Statutes, section
174.52 to assist local agencies in constructing or reconstructing their local roads.
Approximately $25.3 million is available for a statewide solicitation for LRIP
projects to be constructed in 2018, 2019, or 2020.
Cities over 5,000 in population may apply directly to MnDOT through the
application process. Non-municipal state aid cities—those with populations under
5,000—must secure "sponsorship" from their county prior to submitting an
application.
Program information
The MnDOT State Aid Office administers the LRIP solicitation with guidance
provided by the Local Road Improvement Program Advisory Committee. The
advisory committee is comprised o£
• One county commissioner.
• One county engineer.
• One city engineer.
• One city councilmember or city administrator representing a city with a
population over 5,000.
• One city councilmember or city administrator representing a city with a
population under 5,000.
Projects selected through this program must meet the eligibility requirements of the
Routes of Regional Significance Account, the Rural Road Safety Account, or the
Trunk Highway Corridor Account as defined in statute.
Criteria
Criteria that will be used to identify priority projects include but are not limited to:
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1. The availability of other state, federal, and local funds.
2. The regional significance of the route.
3. Effectiveness of the proposed project in eliminating a transportation
deficiency.
4. Effectiveness to reduce traffic crashes, deaths, injuries and property damages.
5. The local share for costs that are directly or partially related to trunk highway
improvements.
6. The number of persons who will be positively impacted by the project.
7. The project's contribution to other local, regional, or state economic
development or redevelopment efforts.
8. The ability of the local unit of government to adequately provide safe
operation and maintenance of the facility upon project completion.
Solicitation timeline
Aug. 1, 2017: Solicitation opens.
Nov. 3, 2017: County and municipal state aid applications due.
Dec. 1, 2017: Non-state aid city and township applications due.
November/December 2017: Advisory committee reviews applications.
March 2018 Grant awards announced.
The application and guidance will be posted on the State Aid LRIP website(Link to:
httpa/Www.aot.state.mn.uslstateaidllrip.htmi)beginning Aug. 1. Announcements will be made
through a MnDOT news release and State Aid E-Scene.
Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http://Www.imc.orglpagelllcities-bulletin-
newsletterjsp)
For More Information
Contact Patti Loken
State Aid Programs Engineer
651-366-3803
Patti.Loken@state.mn.us(Link to:mafito:Patti.Loken@state.mn.us)
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LMC to Host Webinar ander
Discussion on Small Cell
Wireless Law 't>,
There are several provisions in the new law that cities must be sure to
comply with.
(Published Jul 31, 2017)
The League will present a free webinar on Sept. 12 about the new law on small cell
wireless deployment.
The new law(Linkto:http://www.Imc.orglpagell.yonl-smallcellwireless.jsp), enacted during the 2017
legislative session, allows wireless companies to work with cities to place small
cell wireless equipment on city-owned infrastructure in the public right of way.
There are several provisions cities must be sure to comply with.
The webinar will take place from 1-2 p.m. on Sept. 12, with presenters LMC Sr.
Intergovernmental Relations Liaison Laura Ziegler, LMC Research Attorney Pam
Whitmore, and Bloomington City Engineer Shelly Hanson.
The League will host an informal discussion immediately following the webinar as
an opportunity to ask additional questions and discuss implementation with other
cities.
Registration for both events will be available on the League website soon.
Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http:/rwww.Imc.orglpagelllcities-bulletin-
newsletterjsp)
Your LMC Resource
Contact Laura Ziegler
Sr. IGR Liaison
(651) 281-1267 or (800) 925-1122
lziegler@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:lziegler@lmc.org)
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Slight Delay in This Year's Property Tax Info
Every year,the League publishes a property tax report in the September-October issue of Minnesota Cities magazine and
online. However,the information used for the report will not be ready in time to publish in the September-October 2017
magazine.
The reason for the delay is that the Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR)is going through a significant transition to
a new database system called PRISM. League staff rely on data from the DOR to prepare both the property tax report and
the table that lists each city's information about tax base and tax rates.
Usually,the League receives the data necessary to compile the property tax report and table in July.According to DOR
staff,the files will not be ready until at least the end of August.
We will announce in the Cities Bulletin when the property tax report and accompanying information is available online.
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Cities Invited to Submit Comments About Proposed
Address Point Standard
The Standards Committee of the Geospatial Advisory Council has published a proposed, statewide Address Point
Standard for a 60-day comment and review period.
Use of the proposed standard would provide significant benefit and efficiency to anyone using geospatial address point
data in Minnesota.When address point datasets have standardized attribute names,types,lengths,order, etc.the data is
easier to combine,compare,aggregate, and work with,providing value and efficiency to end users and consumers.
There are many instances of agencies and interests who need to consume geospatial data from more than one source,a
few examples include:
Cities that wish to consume the address point data of their neighboring cities or townships.
Emergency services providers.
State and regional agencies using address point data sourced from many cities and counties or encompass numerous
jurisdictions.
Real estate interests and economic development staff researching parcel availability in a region.
Delivery businesses that cover a larger service area encompassing many jurisdictions.
After this review period,the Standards Committee will thoroughly review all comments received and make a
recommendation to the Geospatial Advisory Council if the proposed standard should be adopted or need further work.
Reviewing the materials
Several resources have been prepared by the Standards Committee to assist you in your review of the proposed Address
Point Standard.
Access the proposed standard and supporting documents(Link to:
http://www.mngeo.state.mn.uslcommittee/standards/address/address standard.html)
Cities can have their city addressing authority review and provide any comments they feel relevant to improvement of
this standard.
For more information,contact Geoff Maas, Chair, Standards Committee Geospatial Advisory Council at
geoffrey.maas@metc.state.mn.us (Link to: mailto:geoffrey.maas@metc.state.mn.us) .
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2020 Census: Will Everyone in Your City Be Counted? Page 1 of 2
2020 Census: Will Everyone in Your City Be Counted?
The Census Bureau is continuing preparations for the Local Update of Census Addresses(LUCA). This is a critical step
in making sure that everyone is counted in the 2020 Census. Local governments,including cities, are key partners in the
LUCA effort. The Census Bureau relies on cities to confirm current addresses so that an accurate count is possible.
Please be sure to participate in LUCA.
The timeline for LUCA and the census is as follows:
July 2017: 2020 LUCA invitation and registration materials mailed to highest elected officials,tribal chairs, and
governors.
October 2017: 2020 LUCA training workshops begin.
Dec. 15,2017: Deadline for 2020 LUCA Registration.
February—April 2018: 2020 LUCA materials ship. Participants begin review and update of the list.
February—September 2018: Census Bureau begins processing 2020 LUCA submissions.
April 2018—June 2019: Census Bureau validates 2020 LUCA addresses.
August—September 2019: Census Bureau delivers 2020 LUCA feedback.
April 1,2020: CENSUS DAY
Census counts are used in many ways that affect cities:
Apportioning congressional representation among states as mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
Drawing congressional and state legislative districts, school districts, and voting precincts.
Enforcing voting rights and civil rights legislation.
Distributing federal dollars and state dollars like local government aid.
Informing planning decisions of tribal,federal, state, and local governments,and organizational decisions(e.g.,where to
locate, size of market, etc.)of businesses and nonprofits.
More information
If you have questions about LUCA,contact the Geographic Programs support desk at(844) 344-0169 or
GEO.2020.LUCA@census.gov (Link to: mailto:GEO.2020.LUCA@census.gov) .
Visit the 2020 LUCA website (Link to: https://www.census.gov/geo/partnershipslluca.html)
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Current Grant Opportunities Page 1 of 2
Current Grant Opportunities
Minnesota State Arts Board Cultural Community Partnership Grant
The Minnesota State Arts Board is now accepting applications for Cultural Community Partnership Grants. Cities are
eligible to apply. Cultural Community Partnership is a program designed to enhance the careers of individual artists of
color. Proposed projects must take place between March 1,2018, and Feb. 28,2019. The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m.
on Sept.8.
Learn more and apply for the grant(Link to: http://www.arts.state.mn.us/grants/cultural-community partnership.htm)
Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grants
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's Office of Broadband Development(OBD)is
now accepting applications for the 2017 Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant.
The deadline for submitting applications is Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. If you are considering submitting an application,you must
contact broadband providers in your proposed project area by July 31 to comply with the pre-application notification
portion of the application process(or six weeks before you file your application,if you file before Sept. 11).
Apply for the grant(Link to: https://mn.govldeed/programs-services/broadband/grant program/)
Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure Grant
The Department of Employment and Economic Development's(DEED)Transportation Economic Development
Infrastructure Program(TEDI)is a competitive grant program available to communities for road and public infrastructure
projects that create jobs and support economic development. DEED's program is combined with the Transportation
Economic Development Program(TED) administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation(MnDOT) for
highway projects.
A total of approximately$22.6 million is available through the 2017 programs. This includes approximately$18.4
million in MnDOT trunk highway funds and approximately$4.2 million of DEED general obligation bond funding. The
programs may provide a portion of the costs for trunk highway improvements and other road and infrastructure
improvements. The deadline to apply is Sept. 15.
Information sessions are being offered throughout the state in June to provide detailed information on how to apply for
the funds.
Learn more about the information sessions(Link to: https://mn.gov/deed/government/financial-assistancelbusiness-
funding/ted/application jsp)
Learn more and apply for the grant(Link to: https://mn.gov/deed/government/financial-assistance/business funding/ted/)
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LMC Staff News
New employees
David Wright joined the League on July 18 as a security officer.Wright has a degree from the U.S.Naval School of
Music and has many years of security experience working in different environments,including military,corrections, and
in the Allina and Healtheast hospital settings.
Kevin Kiechle joined the League on July 18 as a security officer. Kiechle has a degree in criminal justice from
Metropolitan State University,and his most recent work experience was as a restaurant manager for McDonalds. He has
also worked in loss prevention at JW Marriot,Mall of America, and as an account supervisor for Whelan Security.
Alex Thillman joined the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust as a law clerk on July 10. He is a 3rd year law
student at the University of St Thomas School of Law. He received his bachelor's degree in politics&government and
economics from Ripon College in Ripon,Wisconsin. Thillman's most recent work experience is at the State of
Minnesota Department of Human Services,where he was a law clerk in the Contracts,Procurement and Compliance
Division.
Chris Razidlo joined LMCIT as an intern in the Administration Department on June 5.Razidlo is a student at the
University of St.Thomas with a major in economics and minor in environmental studies. He is a member of the
Sustainability Living Learning Community.
Pranay Somayajula joined LMCIT as an intern in the Loss Control Department on June 13. Somayajula is a senior at
Mounds Park Academy and is the treasurer for the Social Consciousness Club, editor-in-chief of the school's newspaper,
and grade representative of student council, among many other things. His aspirations are to become an attorney.
Khongpheng Vang joined LMCIT as an intern in the Administration Department on June 19.Vang comes to LMCIT
through the City of St. Paul's Right Track Program.Vang is a senior at John A. Johnson High School and takes advanced
classes toward college credit in the areas of algebra,history,chemistry, and writing.
Otto Schroepfer joined LMCIT as an intern in the Loss Control Department on June 19. Schroepfer comes to LMCIT
through the City of St. Paul's Right Track Program.He is a senior at St. Paul College/Gateway. Schroepfer placed second
in debate in the Twin Cities in 2014 and has won numerous awards for individual chess play.
Award
The League recently received three Northern Lights Awards from the Minnesota Association of Government
Communicators.In the"Annual Report"category,the League's 2015-16 Annual Report(Link to:
https:llwww.Imc.orglmedia/document/1/lmcannualreport2015_16.pdj?inline=true)won an award of merit. In the
"Writing for News Release,Blog, Speech or Publication"category,the League received two awards: a silver award for
the Minnesota Cities magazine article"Working Together: Duluth's Embedded Social Worker Program (Link to:
https:llwww.Imc.orglpage/I/EmbeddedSocialWorkerNovDec2016jsp) "and allorthern Lights award(top honor) for
Edward Cadman's 1920s-themed post on The City Spot blog, "Liquor Memo Updates That'll Make You Want to Dust
Off Your Glad Rags (Link to: hap://minnesotacities.blogspot.com/2016/04/liquor-memo-updates-thatll-make-
you.html) ."
Retirement
Doug Gronli,claims manager,retired on March 31 after 25 years with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust
(LMCIT). During his tenure with LMCIT,he worked diligently to provide complete oversight of LMCIT's claim
operations—always ensuring that his interactions with others were trustworthy,fair,and professional.Doug served as a
true mentor, and he will leave a lasting legacy of quality claim handling and commitment to member cities.
Award
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