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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—W OT or: Se tember 131,2017 TO: City Council Member & S FROM: Eric Johnson,City A in' tr LISTING OF UPCOMING ET GS—Thro ct 2 ,2017 Zoning and Development Items: 1. The City has not received any new applications;S did meet with the Hy-Vee development group and reviewed some of the written correspondence with them. Staff did provide a number of utility documents.We have a tentative meeting again slated for next week Wednesday. 2. Please review the enclosed letter to the School District relating to the student parking issue at Oak Park Ponds.The owners of the Oak Park Ponds remain concerned about the issue and appears not be remedied.Staff did meet with the district and encouraged additional dialogue;however,this is an unsafe crossing and the City will cannot simply wait and see what happens.It is the District's responsibility to address this matter and was stated as such in the Amended Cup as issued by the City in 2015. 3. The Police did issue a Potentially Dangerous Dog finding for a dog living inl3865 Upper 58th street(Oak Park Senior Living);this was investigated by Officer Jenna Hicks. 4. It was communicated to MNDOT and MNDNR—after receiving little to no notice of pending work- that the City has no objections to any final site restorations the State and its SCRCP contractors may be performing or as issued under the Xcel Conditional Use Permit —for the Mooring Site.We did specify that it remains MNDOT and the MNDNR's responsibility to ensure compliance with mitigation and other requirements—so as to protect Xcel Energy from any enforcement action. This land lies in the Riverway District and the DNR requires the City to adopt and enforce certain ordinances. Other items • MNDOT did respond to a City letter asking if signage could be installed that would request drives NOT to use Air/engine compression braking.Recall,this came from a call through Washington County.MNDOT has responded that they would not install such signage as it is contrary to their policies.I however have not heard of other complaints on the matter so perhaps it was only one person. • Through Mary Seiger,Receptionist,The City received a kind thank you for her service and the condition of its Parks.-See Enclosed. • Cover Park is progressing;the site work is nearing completion,siding is going up,internal painting is close to finishing,etc.Take a spin over there.Some small issue remain,but overall it is proceeding well. • On Thursday morning,did attend the OPEN FOR BUSINESS event held by the County Community Economic Development Authority,it is a free service for new businesses looking for start-up help. I have enclosed their brochure. • This City has been noticed that the US COAST GUARD will be holing some deviation tests on when the old St. Croix Bridge will be opening and dosing;please see the enclosed notice. • Kwik Trip will be having a Ribbon Cutting on 9/12/1710 am—this is a posted event.—See Enclosed.Julie Hultman has stated that their site looks good and there are not any material compliance issues. • The Stillwater Area School District will be holding a Ribbon Cutting event on Sept 15th for their new Pony Activity Center—See enclosed —this will be posted next week. • Information on the 8th annual"Workshop on the Water"9/14/17—4 to 8 pm Mayor McComber provided: 1. METRO CITIES FORM—Comprehensive Plans 9/15/17 workshop. 2. National League of Cities—Leadership Application 3. Information Forum—Aging in Place—9/25/17—By the Community Thread OVER-> 1 of 50 4. Metro Cities news 8/24/17 5. LMC Bulletin—8/25/17 6. The Mayor received the enclosed email citing concern of dog poop, lack of trash containers and people's behavior on the new Bridge;Related to that she did supply documents from MNDOT—Todd Clarkowski that show planned timelines for the completion of the Loop Trail and its parking element,etc. Please call me at any time if you have questions... 651-253-7837 2 of 50 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 Tuesday, September 12 10:00— 11:00 a.m. Kwik Trip Ribbon Cutting (1258558 1h Street North) 5:30 p.m. Budget Worksession (Conference Room) 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) Thursday, September 14 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Sunday, September 17 Noon—2:00 p.m. Washington Conservation District Appreciation Picnic (Lake Elmo Park Reserve South Pavilion) Monday, September 18 7:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Monday, September 25 11:00 a.m. Minnesota State Capitol Tour (75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd) Tuesday, September 26 5:00 p.m. Budget Worksession (Conference Room) 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) Tuesday, October 10 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) Thursday, October 12 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Monday, October 16 7:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Tuesday, October 24 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) 3 of 50 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 a Phone(651)439-4439 a Fax(651)439-0574 September 11,2017 Ms. Denise Pontrelli,Superintendent ***ALSO VIA EMAIL pontrellid@stillwaterschools.ora'*" Stillwater Area Schools Independent School District#834 1875 S. Greeley Street Stillwater, MN 55082 RE:Students Crossing 58th street—Uncontrolled Intersection Dear Denise: It appears we have a serious and continuing issue related to children/students crossing to the High School — in a potentially unsafe route-from a private parking lot(s). These students come from two sources—students parking in the retail lot&parents dropping students off in the retail lot to avoid waiting for traffic and congestion within the school parking lot to drop their child off.While neither of these actions are illegal under the law or conduct that can be enforced by the Police Department, it does create an unsafe condition as not all students move to the controlled intersection— rather choose to cross 58th Street directly to the School site This is problematic for several reasons however safety is of major concern as this route is not a controlled intersection and secondly private commercial facilities are being impacted by this action—as a result of the High School siting and subsequent lack of action to control the behavior. The pedestrians crossing at the intersection near the retail lot is wholly driven by students not able to park in the school lot due to lack of available permits required by the school or due to students in ability to pay. Both of these issues appear to be driving the problem and may be addressable by the School District. There is virtually no other pedestrian traffic using this intersection except as generated by the school. Moreover, it cannot be the responsibility of the merchants to have to staff their own parking lots at their private expense to determine who are customers vs.students using their lots to park and then towing those vehicles. NOTE.District Steffhave apparently requested dot th private property owners hire dielr own staff to patrol ffielr private sites to tow student parking; this obviously is not a reasonable positron. As you may know,the City did place this matter before the District to be appropriately addressed and solved as part of the Amended Conditional Use Permit as issued in November 2015 — see item 12 below and that permitted the expansion of the High School.However,in discussing the matter with the two key property owners;the District has not taken meaningful steps to help to cease this practice. 12 Tic IMHCNA shad eche to owner of the retail centar gOperty 1111)the nm*in dim on iasues reowdiag atnderfa parlaag on the retail pivafe roperw. The alien Parciliffo and imps moble=Mm=w=Wd by the peaperty owner to cmrtail the m adeaired peding on the raWceaaer ply. 4 of 50 The City's permitting authority reviews impacts upon lands,the general health,safety and welfare of a community and to ensure those who create public burdens appropriately pay for such costs. This would be true if a commercial development caused increased traffic burdens, which would demand a new roadway. In this instance; the District's facility and the above parking matter is creating an unsafe environment and is relying on other land-owners to provide parking for its site users.The City would surmise that the District would not be pleased if the City approved a commercial development that enabled unauthorized parking on the District site for users of the nearby commercial development and then also created a legitimate safety concern. Perhaps more importantly a lack of addressing the issue is of another major concern. In short,The School District has the ability to stop most, if not all of this pedestrian traffic in this area and the City cannot continue to take a wait and see approach.So,at this time we ask for your direct intervention in the matter with your Staff to take this matter head- on and affirmatively. I have two options that I am left to seek—although we would consider others: 1. The District posts staff at appropriate times at the sites noted to advise students not to park on private property and if these children fail to heed this notice;that the District Staff are empowered to tow these vehicles from private property. I did reach out to those owners and this permission is now granted —see the attached Permission to Tow.Their contact information is included in the document and we would encourage a dialogue as to how this will be implemented. 2. The school may seek establish and staff"School Safety Crossing Guards"as allowed by MN statute to assist students across this intersection if approved by Council.This would need to be pursuantto MN STAT.121A.34 which the District should review. This option does negatively enable the off-site parking and would need to be first permitted the City Council,but may—if implemented in tandem with Option 1... might be viable. Perhaps there are other ideas the District desires to put in place, we are willing to listen to these concepts, but it is unlikely the City will further fund a Police Officer to be posted at this site nor will it likely fund a signalization—as both of these enable an inappropriate action by the use of private property for unauthorized student parking. To date, District Staff have been left to simply state"we are not authorized to tow"and/or state"what the kids do off our site is not within our(District)control'. These positions are not viable are not acceptable to the City nor for the private property owners.The City will monitor this moving forward for the next 60 days from the date of this letter and we will then contact the property owners to see in the matter has improved as well as our Police Chiefs viewpoint. Failure to act will result in Staff seeking to open up the Conditional Use Permit and seek a modification of the approval conditions and which is in within the Council sole purview. The Chief and I would be happy to meet with you personally to discuss this matter further as we believe the District can solve this matter promptly and is in the interests of all parties involved. Sincerely 40 Eric Johnson City Administrator 5 of 50 PERMSSION TO 7OW A number of students favus the Stillwater Area High School have been utilsang adjacent private properties- Parking Lot Areae-shown in ExhM A-for the purposes of parking their automobiles We Uney attend the High School.This parking on private property crestes issues of pedestrian ad*and condos in parking for bonefte antomere of the omvn=W property. The k&Wxlehl Sdnool Dostroct 834(Ihe District)is hereby gmen attedly to past aduh Distrod Staff wdtm the parking kat arms of the Owners(represented by deeded Goer Easernent Conbal as Oak Park Pond.LL.C.)for the purposes of acting as an addr aW agent for the Owner for the safe purposes of mm bran for sludertts and others from paridng at the Owners lots and then hauetirg to the High Stood. Upon wft swg(w having reasonable knmrledge of such act,the DMid Statf shall have the aaywosty ID contact and engage a Tweed Tong Servoce(CorrWW for the proposes of rernamV vehodes of such persons District Staff w tom or have know)edge of parldrg on the Owners property and then havelrg to the High School,leaving their audomoble on the Owner's prriperty. District Staff acrd)be WmWM to replarly monitor 8rese ca Wft s. if W Owners also w*xw students pmki ng on Ow pronate properly,they may report suds ach*th the District SW or may have the vehide Cawed knrmefteiy. AN towing shoo be pedormed sub*to ft prmmn s found under VN STAT 168 B.14 Subd.3.The District shaft mderrrdfy and hold the Owner harmless from any damage maims asserted by any pemson for adivtw authorized urvler this Perarnssion to 7vx_ Dftd Staff shall reguhiy cmmnmle with the Owners to discuss issm or concems as t#ey may arise_ The Owners nosy rescind this Pemmm at any time mndtm for any reason,brat shall do so to w*V by letter to fi`r~ Districtsupennfenderk For Owners: For Oak Park Ponds.LLC By: Cutl-lofkrran 6 of 50 EXMBITA -Permission to Tow %W Depicting Pdate Pmperty—Parking Lot Area (Gals Park Pa &CLC) aautgleuMeu-Hgnrflm,v�tiur --• f R Ms Qwner Contact lrrlOfrpat+Crr; Oak Pat*Pw*UC Alm&ottThad write 103 Fagan,UN 55122 (612)2WU42 7 of 50 ' POLICE DEPARTMENT i CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS A � 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N.•P.O. Box 2007 Brian DeRosier Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082 Chief of Police Telephone:(681)43.9-4723 Fax: (651)43973639 Emergency:911 d ' August 28,2017 Diane North 13865 Upper 581h St No.#112 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Ms. North; .This letter with the enclosed copy of city ordinance 601 is in response to the conduct of a dog owned by you named Duke.. This dog is described and currently licensed with the City of Oak Park Heights as a 7- year-old,white in color, Bichon. On 0841-17 the police department responded to an incident in which Duke bit another resident at the complex causing visible injury to this person. During investigation of this specific incident it was reported that at least 2 others persons had been bitten or attempted to be bitten. The dog has,been described as having an aggressive temperament. The officer investigating the incident also concurred the dog is aggressive acting in nature and charged at her growling during her investigation. While aggressive in nature can be a subjective determination I do believe after reviewing of all the information and witness accountings of the specific bite inflicted on August 11, 2017 with the other attempts in the recent past that your dog Duke should be classified.as a potentially dangerous dog. I have,a ministerial duty for the safety of all residents in OPH and other.residents of the complex to impose the status of Potentially Dangerous Dog and-all the corresponding requirements due upon you as the owner of such dog. I have enclosed a copy of the city ordinance requiring you to remove the dog from the city-601.14. Failure to remove the dog will result in the dog being seized and all subsequent costs to be paid by you. As allowed in city ordinance 601 you may seek relief.after removing the dog and by meeting established standards and submitting application with the city administrator. A copy of this letter has also been forwarded to the complex management. Chief of Police . Brian DeRosier 8 of 50 Eric Johnson From: Eric Johnson Sent: Monday,August 28,2017 2:53 PM To: 'Clarkowski,Todd (DOT)';Sorensen,Jenifer(DNR) Cc: 'James.Zyduck@xcelenergy.com';Jurek,Colette C Subject: Xcel Energy- Mooring Sites- MNDOT- ST> Croix River Crossing Attachments: St Croix access Corps permit mod request.pdf;2013-05-28 Amended CUP & IUP Document with Notice of Certification.pdf 8/28/17 All, I received a call today from a representative of the St.Croix River Crossing—Jennifer Hildebrand-regarding apparent restoration on Xcel Energy lands for shoreline restoration and/or other site restorations that apparently took place by MNDOT and their Contractors for the Project. In short,the City was notified that the contractor was planning to do some restoration work on this site—possibly tomorrow or this week;and if the City wanted to offer input or inspect such work that it please do so this week. At this time,the City has not received any other meritorious notification that this work is pending—to restore these sites —and/or any final site restoration plans—which is not reasonable, but It remains the property owners responsibility to ensure compliance with the attached permits.At all times—which effectively is Xcel Energy As it is essentially as State run project; I will defer all reviews for site compliance and quality in the riverway district to the DNR with the expectation that MNDOT will perform what is required under the LAW and required mitigations. And to protectXcel Enera from compliance issues with the City for any interim use permits. The State must ensure they address their issues resulting from their Project. In short- I have no objections—BUT, If I receive commentary from parties that the renuired_ laws and rules are not followed, I will be compelled to re-open the matter and seek corrective action. Please let me know if you have any questions. Eric Johnson, City Administrator 651-439-4439 Eaiohnson@citvofoakoarkheiahts.com 1 9 of 50 i i Ii Minnesota Department of Transportation x 395John Ireland Boulevard Saint Paul,IN 55155 April 4,2013 Mr.Dan Seeman Corps of Engineers,St.Paul District 180 F'fth Street East, Suite 700 St.Paul,MN 55101-1676 RE:St Croix Crossing Project-Additional Project Information and Permit Modification Request (MVP-2005-00073-DJS)for River Access at Xcel Landing Site Dear Mr.Seeman: In request of a permit modification,please find attached a Water Access Plan including a narrative description of work for construction of the St Croix Crossing bridge using the Xcel landing access site,.River access Is needed in order to construct the foundations for the St. j Croix Crossing bridge. Access is proposed through construction of 2 temporary dock wall and modification to an existing access and road at the Xcel site. The dock wall will be located so that materials and equipment can be loaded and unloaded for the duration of the project,which is expected to and in the fall of 2017.The access area is determined by the need to accommodate barge draft,and be within the limits of the MnDNR and USFWS approved work areas. The road fill will make use of the existing road and access areas,and will transition to meet the dock wall. Dock Wall As shown in the attabtled Water Access Plan,the dock walls installation is expected to begin in ® mid-April 2013.and will consist of driven sheet pile within which rip-rap will be placed and topped with class 5 gravel or river rock for a driving surface. The dock wall will extend 100 feet along the shore,with a top elevatloh of about 680 ft (approximate MnDNR OFiW).This is sized and located to accommodate two 50 foot wide'barges. This access is expected to handle over 2600 truck loads of material such as concrete,casings and reber. The sheet pyla and project fill will be removed from at the end of the project following the construction of the new river bridge and removal of the barge unloader cells,which Is anticipated during the-fall of 2018,with the Left Bridge conversion ending in the fall of 2017.. The site will be restored to preconstruction elevations and conditions. River and Wetland Impacts Access to barges during Stage 1 will utilize the existing road and filled.area,without the addition of any new fill material. During Stage 2,the Diver and wetlands are proposed to be filled for placement of the dock wall and improvement of an existing access road.Approximately 0.10 acres of fill will be placed within the river for the dock wall. The dock wall and road will fin approximately 0,12 acres of relatively undisturbed welland and river areas. An additional 0.21 acres of fill for the dock wall and road will be placed on top of what appears to be areas that have been previously filled outside'af the existing access road.Approximately 0.06 acres will be filled on top of the existing road below elevation 680 ft. The road and access improvement is needed to accommodate multiple vehicles accessing the barge loading area. Measures to An Equal Opportunity Employer C og` 10 of 50 stabilize the road and prevent erosion will be incorporated. The access fill will be removed at the and of the project The surface will be restored to preconstruction contours and conditions. Mussels This site has been surveyed for the presence of federal and state level mussel species. We have attached the survey.This location has been cleared for work in the rivet by both USFWS and MnDNR. The USFWS is also being provided a barge decontamination plans. Eagles Nest An Eagle's Nest exists nearby. AN activities w1Q be conducted in accordance with the permit from the USFWS,Including any necessary monitoring. Historic The Xcel site is well outside of any Identified archeological locations. Coast Guard and MnDNR The dock walls are expected to be approved by-the Coast Guard and MnDNR under their existing permits for this pry ect. We look forward to your review of this material and approval to proud with this wotk As work Is being prepared to start in mid-April,your timely assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact me(651-3664826), Nick Tiedeken(651-366-3628),or the contractor's representative, Nick Ruba (Mobile:608-963-3609 or Office: 952-8913-2820) should you have any questions,or need additional Information. Rasp peVully, Joniglo.P. Mn)T Proje Dir tor—St Croix Crossing Enclosure Cc: Jim 8rist,MPGA Nick Schaff,WisDNR Molly Shodeen, MnDNR I Peter Leete,MnDNR ' Peter$ambor,US Coast Guard .Sanaa Straumanis,MnDOT j David Solberg,Ws DOT i i i I An Equal Opportunity Employer i baa Is �° :� a I� r 11 of 50 DEPARTMENT OF St.Croix Crossing Project office 1862 Greeley Street TRANSPORTATION Stillwater, MN 55082 Eric Johnson 8-22-17 City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd North PO Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr.Johnson, Your recent letter dated July 17,2017 requesting more information on MnDOT's engine compression noise related guidance was received. MnDOT and WisDOT reviewed your request and determined that the roadway in this area is not eligible for noise-related signing by either state according to current policies and practices because of the interchanges and controlled access.Although the signs in question may not be installed by MnDOT or WisDOT, Minnesota Statutes 169.69(MUFFLER)and 169.693 (MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE LIMITS)still apply. Enforcement of state law may occur regardless of any signs being in place. If you have further concerns,you may contact Captain Mike Hanson (763-279-4560, MichaeLHansan@state.mmus)from the Minnesota State Patrol. Wisconsin noise statues are similar to Minnesota's and the Wisconsin State Patrol contact is Captain Nick R. Wan ink at 715-839-3800. Sincerely, Michael Beer, St.Croix Crossing Project Director Cc:Tim Mason,WisDOT Beth Cunningham,WisDOT Josie Tayse,MnDOT Metro Signing Todd Clarkowski,St.Croix Crossing Project Coordinator An equal opportunity employer 12 of 50 t !ft, Wt City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N a Box 2007 a Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 a Phone(651)439-4439 a Fax(651)439-0574 July 17th,2018 TO: Terry Zoller,MNDOT--via email only Mike Beer,MNDOT—via email only. FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator RE: Use of Engine Compression Braking Dear Terry and Mike: I received a call from Washington County staff who indicated that they have received concerned calls about the possible use of engine compression braking on the new St. Croix River Crossing. Considering this comment,we would speculate that the regular use of these type of systems would cause meaningful noise,and in most cases-unnecessary noise. To the extent you are able,the City would ask that there be signage installed on the Bridge facility itself and/or on the Wisconsin side that approaches the Bridge,that would inform truck drivers to refrain from the use engine compression braking except in an emergency. Minnesota Statute 169.69 Muffler-reflects that I N104 Esora SIATUrEs 2016 10.69 every motor vehicle shall have a muffler—and 16WARTFLER. shall not emit or produce a "sharp popping or Emy mortar m d ick spall*c all nmes be tcpupped%idt a muffler in zood erotlfttg order nitiah bleu& n elle exhaust teoise imo fx o<mratt�Kakk noise and is int eouuaut operation w prctrnt tKcessiro or umutsuud crackling sound — which of course engine noise.end no 1enso,t"I we a muter cutout.bypass,or seuilar device upon a motor vehicle on a smm compression braking in fact is. orbigltway.zhe rxft>tta*vanshail tax emit or produce a sbatr rapping oratackliug sound.Every motor stihiefe sha11 at ap times be tgWmd with such parts and equipment so arranged and 6ept in such state of rerairas to prewto mbon mora wt gas hat toting the attenior of the Wilde. These rules may be enforced by State, County =olermsWlha%rforsale.segorofferforsaleoruseonanynwtorwhicleaugmaffler&atA&to comply with the apecitiesti m w requited by the c4nmissiooer of public safety. and Municipal officials,however some signage HNtom(272&25811.03io164s10E;1939e410s30,•19;3c306s1,1971 ea91s?s installed might aid reducing this impact for all. Please let me know if you have any questions and we thank you in advance for your proactive attention to this possible issue. Kind regards. 40 Eric Cc: Wayne Sandberg,Washington County 13 of 50 14 of 50 �"'� A C• H � � y C C � O � �� � y p �, C O C �• d O O d C y � � � - c C a p CA x :+� eD � 4 3 0 � ? y rn •� o = o G) cuCID CD m IL zr03 p p N cD O ' eD .a -n 0 ° = o 3 CD o K 0 2 ° ° 3 CID .*. 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O� cx A O 3Ma ° 3vii y. = N -ac0a � � (ncx Com w = ° C � ccn � O m v' •v O =' D m o � cr = Q- � 0 � o m - 3a2. 0 CD :3 a Q- v, �� � � ° cra m o �' C 16 of 50 CQ '" CO y U.S. Department offfCommander 1222 Spruce Street, Room 2.102D Homeland SecurityEighth Coast Guard District St.Louis,MO 63103-2832 Staff Symbol:dwb United States Phone:(314)269-2378 Coast Guard Fax: l:Eri .Wash 37 Email:Eric.Washburn@uscg.mil www.uscg.mil/d8MestemR!versBridges 24 August 2017 SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE (D8 DWB-875) NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION REGARDING TEST DEVIATION STILLWATER HIGHWAY DRAWBRIDGE, MILE 23.4, ST. CROIX RIVER SOLICITATION OF COMMENTS: The Stillwater Highway Bridge, across the St. Croix River,mile 23.4, at Stillwater, Minnesota, has been modified in its use from motorized vehicle traffic to pedestrian and bicycle use only. The existing operation schedule of the bridge is n�Ionger aryas it had been created solely to reduce the impact of drawspanopenin sonorized veis test deviation requires the bridge to open daily, every 30 minute om 8 a.m. until midni t, and upon two hours notice from midnight until 8 a.m. This test deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on August 23, 2017 through 11:59 p.m. on October 15, 2017. We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking, and will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If you submit a comment, please include docket number (USCG-2017-0687) for this rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate instructions. We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any personal information you have provided. Documents mentioned in this notice as being available in this docket and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.replations.goov and can be viewed by following that website's instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a final rule is published. If you have questions on this test deviation, call or e-mail Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone 314-269-2378, e-mail Eric.Washburn(2�usc .mil. These comments will be made part of the case record. i I A. WASH RN Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers By direction of the District Commander POSTMASTER: Official business. Please post. 17 of 50 Eric Johnson From: Erica Oesterreich <membership@greaterstillwaterchamber.com> Sent: Tuesday,August 29,2017 2:23 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Ribbon Cutting The new Kwik Trip is open! Tues 9/12 at 10am. Please RSVP Event Invitation Ribbon Cutting -The new Kwik Trip is open! R4hm C,,toffs Please join us as we welcome new member Kwik Trip and celebrate the opening of their new store in Oak Park Heights! Kwik Trip is a privately owned convenient store with locations in MN,WI and IA.Guests can purchase hot food,fuel,car washes and other groceries with fast and friendly service. Date: September 12,2017 Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM CDT Location: 12585 58th St North Oak Park Heights Contact: Greater Stillwater Chamber 651-4394001 Email: communications@greaterstillwaterchamber.com Date/Time Details: Tuesday Sept 12 10:00 am Fees/Admission: RSVPs requested to assist in planning this event! Click Here for More Information Add to Calendar Sorry.I'm not able to attend Resister Online This email was sent on behalf of Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce by GrowthZone,24400 Smiley RD Ste.4,Nisswa,MN 56468.To unsubscribe click here. If you have questions or comments concerning this email or GrowthZone services in general,please contact us by email at sunaortg-)arowthzone.com. 1 18 of 50 Eric Johnson From: Erica Oesterreich <membership@greaterstillwaterchamber.com> Sent: Friday,September 1, 2017 2:05 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Ribbon Cutting Stillwater Area High School new Pony Activity Center. Friday 9/15,4:00 please RSVP! Event Invitation Ribbon Cutting -Stillwater Area High School new Pony Activity Center ha�t Ccttt�ff Please join us as we check out the new Pony Activity Center at the high school This event will also include tours of the new Pony Activity Center and high school classroom addition and is part of a day of festivities for Stillwater school's first annual Pony Homecoming Carnival! Date: September 15,2017 Time: 04:00 PM-05:00 PM CDT Location: Stillwater Area High School 5701 Stillwater Blvd N,Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Contact: Greater Stillwater Chamber 651-439-4001 Email: communications@greaterstillwaterchamber.com Date/Time Details: Friday,September 15 4:00 Fess/Admission: RSVPs requested to assist in planning this event! Click Here for More Information Add to Calendar Sorry.I'm not able to attend Reaister Online This email was sent on behalf of Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce by Growthzone,24400 Smiley RD Ste.4, Nisswa,MN 56468.To unsubscribe click here. If you have questions or comments concerning this email or GrowthZone services in general,please contact us by email at support(ft rowthzone.corn 1 19 of 50 � a T IL 1 gal St. Croix Works- hop on ffie A/Vater Thursday', Sept. f 1 Join us in celebrating new recreational opportunities in the Departing valley and explore ways to improve water quality through St. Croix. Boat ; Packet Co. sustainable development and native landscaping. 525 Main ,St. S. During this evening on the water,participants will learn about Stillwater, the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and celebrate the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway's $20 - includes dinner vibrant communities where we live,work, and play. What you will learn: Regis ` Sept. • Strategies on how to protect and prioritize water quality during development and landscaping projects ® • New trails and parks designed for the Lower Riverway: • Stillwater's Aiple Park • Hudsons plans for riverfront revitalization please call SCRA at (715)483-WO. • Loop Trail wwwstcroixriverassociation.org/ev.ents Who should attend: • Local officials and community leaders • Landowners living on the St. Croix River Sponsored by • Realtors and developers East Metro Water Resource Ed. Program MN Department of Natural Resources A clean and healthy St. Croix brings natural, recreational, and National Park Service economic value to our region. As a community member and/ St. Croix River Association or decision-maker,you can help preserve the health of our St. University of Minnesota Extension Washington County Croix and the viability of our river communities now and for WI Depar`finent of Natural Resources the future. Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday,August 29,2017 4:46 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: REMINDER! Metro Cities Forum on Local Comprehensive Plans:September 15 for weekly notes ---Original Message--- From: Metro Cities<metrocities@metrocitiesmn.org> To: Fredericks,Sarah <sarah@metrocitiesmn.org> Cc: Huser, Steven <steven@metrocitiesmn.org>;Vander Aarde, Charlie<charlie@metrocitiesmn.org>; Nauman, Patricia <patricia@metrocitiesm n.org> Sent: Tue, Aug 29, 2017 4:24 pm Subject: REMINDER! Metro Cities Forum on Local Comprehensive Plans: September 15 Good afternoon! This is a friendly reminder of Metro Cities' upcoming forum on local comprehensive plans. Please join us on Friday, September 151!. See below for details and RSVP information. Elected officials and staff are welcome! We hope to see you! Metro Cities Forum: Local Comprehensive Plans Friday, September I5, 2017 - 8:00 am to 12:00 noon Roseville Skating Center, Rose Room, 2661 Civic Center Drive, Roseville 8:00-9:30 am: Foundations of Comprehensive Planning: Presentation by Metropolitan Council staff Regional and Local Nexus, Frequently Asked Questions, Tools &Resources for Local Officials, New Requirements for 2018 Plans 9:30-9:45 am BREAK (Light refreshments) 9:45 — 11:00 am Case Studies: Presentation and discussion with city officials from Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Saint Louis Park, Shoreview Local approaches to comprehensive planning, visioning, and community engagement. 11:00— 11:45 am Breakout Sessions by Community Designation (urban core, suburban, rural, etc.) Facilitated Q/A; sharing of experiences and approaches, addressing opportunities and challenges, . 1 21 of 50 11:45 —noon Reports from Breakout Sessions/Closing Comments Please RSVP with Sarah Fredericks at 6551-215-4000, or at sarah ,metrocitiesmn.oriJ. Questions? Call 651-215-4000. Sincerely, Your Metro Cities Staff z 22 of 50 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday,August 23, 2017 4:21 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Leadership Applications for NLC are Now Open For weekly notes. ----Original Message--- From: Sarah Lindsay<lindsay@nic.org> To:Sarah Lindsay<lindsay@nlc.org> Sent:Wed,Aug 23, 2017 4:11 pm Subject: FW: Leadership Applications for NLC are Now Open Small Cities Council— The application process has opened for NLC's leadership positions.There are many ways the Small Cities Council can expand its reach within NLC. I hope you will consider joining an NLC Federal Advocacy Committee,applying for the NLC Board,or the Small Cities Council Steering Committee. In addition,we use this process as a way to capture additional interest in the Small Cities Council.You are already on the Council, but feel free to forward to anyone you think may be interested in joining the Small Cities Council. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Sarah From:Clarence Anthony[mailto:anthonv@nlc.ors] Sent: Monday,August 21,2017 2:33 PM To:Sarah Lindsay<lindsav@nlc.org> Subject: Leadership Applications for NLC are Now Open r � S4PP °d * . ,; � h. s� �� � � �� •fad�� � ,*. Fellow City Leaders, 1 23 of 50 As we move toward City Summit in Charlotte,I wanted to tell you about FOUR opportunities to lead and get the most out of your National League of Cities(NLC)experience.Applications for all 2018 leadership roles are now open,so be sure to apply by the October 13,2017 deadline! 1) Be a National City Leader— Join our Board or Become an NLC Officer As a member of the board of directors or as an NLC officer,you'll be joining an elite group of local leaders who guide our organization and shape the future of cities.A position on our board of directors offers unparalleled opportunities to affect change at the national level while raising your profile as a city leader. r 11 2)Shape National Municipal Policy— Join a Federal Advocacy Committee Brand yourself as a municipal leader on Capitol Hill while working with city leaders from across the nation to develop the organization's federal policy positions.These positions are the foundation of our advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and withm the Administration Combined,these federal policy positions make up the National Municipal Policy. 3)Advocate for Diversity in Cities—Join a Constituency Group Join other local leaders from across the country who share your passion for the value of diversity in our nation's cities and towns.NLC's constituency groups are a platform to advance the issues that matter to your community on a national level. 4)Connect with Cities Like Yours—Join a Member Council Often the first step to becoming an NLC board member,joining a member council will connect you with local leaders from cities that share the same distinguishing characteristics as yours.Member councils help you share the solutions and strategies you have implemented in your community and create a name for yourself among fellow city leaders. Interested in issues of race and inclusion?Applications for the Race,Equity and Leadership(REAL)Council are also available. II M A13OUT ALL THE WAYS TO LEAD Sincerely, ' Clarence E.Anthony Executive Director and CEO, National League of Cities ©2017 National League of Cities 660 N.Capitol Street NW Washington, DC 20001 This message was intended for; lindsayQ)nlc.org You were added to the system Nover-ber 7, ?016 2 24 of 50 �1 f Community on Aging In Place Monday, Sept. 25 • 3:30-6:00pm Stillwater Public Library, Margaret Rivers Room I Learn about and discuss a model for supporting aging in place. Hear Dr. Atul Gawande speak on aging, living life with purpose and how we can transform i the possibilities for the later chapters of life. 1 Register by Sept. 20 Visit www.CommunityThreadMN.org or call 651 -439-7434 Free & Open to the Public community thread t;„v o Ir i r'i e C f V rl o,, e, e r"i Pr c�� U�g II v 5 4 a ti k N _ 25 of 50 Eric Johnson From: Mary McComber Sent: Tuesday,August 29, 2017 11:47 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: FW:You're Invited to a Community Forum on Aging in Place Attachments: image001.png; image002.png; image003.png; image004.png; image005.png; image006.png;Community Forum Poster 2017.pdf For weekly notes From:Sally Anderson [Sally@communitythreadmn.org] Sent:Tuesday,August 29,2017 9:58 AM Subject:You're Invited to a Community Forum on Aging in Place Community Thread invites you to learn more and discuss The Village Model—a movement that champions an alternative approach for adults as they grow older. Aging in Place According to a study by the University of Minnesota Extension, most people want to remain living on their own as they age. In fact, 96%of participants in a group aged 60—69 indicated their desire to"age in place."The only thing holding them back is the question of how to overcome barriers such as their ability to do ongoing home maintenance,find affordable care and get help with routine chores. Community Thread has been exploring how best to support our aging community as we anticipate an increased number of older adults in Washington County.One model of support,The Village Model,offers a unique approach. "Villages are unique in that they are created by and for older adults," states Sally Anderson,executive director at Community Thread. "Villages empower their members to make wise,safe and vibrant choices about how they wish to live. " Event Details Join us on Monday,Sept. 25 from 3:30-6:00 pm at the Stillwater Public Library, Margaret Rivers Room. This event will feature guest speaker Dr.Atul Gawande—distinguished surgeon,public health researcher and author of "Being Mortal"—who will join via live webcast. Dr.Gawande's presentation, "The Value of Community and Choice as We Grow Older,"will feature a discussion on aging, living life with purpose and how we can transform the possibilities for the later chapters of life. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will be served. Please register by Sept.20 online<https://schedulesplus.com/thread/kiosk/dspEvent.do?filterschedule—id=&from=calendar&dt=2017-08- 1&event—id=49224&detail—id=804130>or by calling Community Thread at 651-439-7434. This community forum is sponsored by the Stillwater Noontime Rotary Club. Sally Anderson Executive Director Connecting people. Enriching lives. [fb] <https://www.facebook.com/CommunityThread?ref=hI> [tw]<https://twitter.com/CmtyThreadMN>[in] 26 of 50 1 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Pagel of 5 METRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Searchl GO AWA* Metro Cities News August 24, 2017 tifrris� Newsletter Archive 1 ;. ketWoucr,; Have you heard the latest? Mark Your Calendar for September 15th! Follow us on Twitter! Metro Cities Forum on Local ,, - Comprehensive Plans �^ »~---- Metro Cities will host a forum Friday, September 15, 2017, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon on local comprehensive plans. The forum will be held at the Roseville Skating Center and is open to city elected officials and staff. Topics will include the foundations of comprehensive planning, frequently asked questions about the planning process, new requirements for 2018, a city-official panel on local approaches and breakout sessions 44a,m m►s r__ according to community designation. Join us for an informative discussion! Light r-- . refreshments will be served. Register with Sarah Fredericks JkAjim - at sarah(cD-metrocitiesmn.oro, or 651-215- 4000. We hope to see you! In Current/Archived Newsletters: State Revenue Update Archives State revenue projections for the first month of Fiscal Year 2018 are$66 million less than forecast, and show declines across various tax types. The lower-than- anticipated revenue projection follows several months of lower than forecasted 27 of 50 hnp://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3A0-lB97-40... 9/1/2017 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 2 of 5 revenue predictions for the state. State MN Management and Budget officials note that revenues may vary from month to month. The next complete budget forecast will be released in early December. Met Council Approves Guidelines for Inflow-Infiltration Program The Metropolitan Council, at its meeting on Wednesday, approved guidelines for inflow- infiltration (1/1)grants that will be available through $3.7 million in funding appropriated by the 2017 Legislature. Metro Cities advocated for this funding to assist communities with inflow-infiltration mitigation. 80 cities will be eligible to apply for the funding. Council staff will contact eligible cities to provide information on how to apply. Funds will be paid on a reimbursement basis in 2019. Questions? Please contact Patricia Nauman at 651-215-4002 or patricia(ar-metrocitiesmn.orq. Metro HRA Considers Increasing Project Based Vouchers, Discusses Federal Funding Metro HRA staff presented two information items at Monday's Community Development Committee meeting. The first item was an option to increase the number of project based vouchers from the current ten percent(665 vouchers) to the maximum twenty percent allowed by HUD(an additional 635). The majority of Metro HRA vouchers are tenant-based and move from place to place with the tenant. Project based vouchers tie the rental assistance to a housing unit instead of to a tenant. Rents are paid through two streams: the tenant pays 30 percent of their income toward rent and the HRA nays the remainder. According to staff, increasing the number of project based vouchers would help renters find housing because they would not have to find a landlord willing to accept a voucher. Tenant-based voucher holders have expressed difficulty finding units available to rent due to factors such as low vacancy rates. CDC members heard several impacts to this potential change, including decreased housing location 28 of 50 hq://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1B97-40... 9/1/2017 Current/Archived Newsletters - Metro Cities Page 3 of 5 choice options and increased administrative burdens on HRA staff. The Met Council's Equity Advisory Committee reviewed this option and supports an increase to twenty percent. No action was taken on the item at this week's meeting. The second item concerned the 2017 federal budget for the Metro HRA and the number of housing choice vouchers that could be funded. As Metro Cities reported in April, the HRA faced several funding shortfall scenarios due to HUD budget uncertainty. Since then, Metro HRA received its 2017 budget from HUD and staff reported it is not enough money to maintain rent assistance for all current families. Staff presented three options: stay within the 2017 budget authority and serve 100 fewer families, thereby permanently reducing the program size in future years; spend $800,000 in reserves to serve the maximum number of families(6,502); or some point in between, meaning lower reserve spending. The full CDC and Met Council will review and vote on an option in September. Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215- 4001 or charlie(cD-metrocitiesmn.org with any questions. Met Council Approves Preliminary 2018 Levies, Sets Budget Adoption Date The Metropolitan Council set the date for its final 2018 budget adoption to occur on December 13, 2017. At Wednesday's meeting, the full Council approved this timeline as well as resolutions for the Council's preliminary 2018 unified operating budget and proposed 2017, payable 2018 tax levies. Council members explained the levy amount represents a two percent increase over the previous year. Opening on the TAC Metro Cities is seeking interested applicants for a seat on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Metro Cities has statutory appointing authority for making municipal appointments to the TAC. The TAC and TAB (Transportation Advisory Board) are official participants in the region's 3C transportation planning process 29 of 50 hm://www.metrocitiesmn.orgJindex.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3A0-1B97-40... 9/1/2017 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 4 of 5 on issues that affect transportation planning and funding in the Twin Cities region. Appointees for the TAC must be department head level staff with an engineering, planning or public works background. Metro Cities' guidelines place a high priority on making the TAC balanced with respect to city size and geography. The Board also gives preference to those who agree to serve on Metro Cities Transportation Policy Committee. The Board seeks candidates who will be committed to strong attendance at meetings. If you are interested, please submit a letter of interest and a resume/bio by Friday, September 1, 2017 to Sarah Fredericks. Applications can be submitted via mail (Metro Cities, 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103) or email: sarah(t-metrocitiesmn.orn. 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 newsletter(d-)metrocitiesmn.org and provide the following: Name, Title, Employer and Email address. Thank you. Metro Cities 145 University Ave W., St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone 651-215- 4000 Fax 651-281-1299 Website www. etroCRies M of Home I About Us I Metro Cities Members I Board of Directors I Legislature I Metropolitan Council I Metro Cities Task Force Report on Metropolitan Governance I Press and Publications 12017 Legislative Policies I Poll cv Committees I current/Archived Newsletters I Metropolitan Area Management Association I Questions.Comments or Suggestions I Staff I Links and Presentations 30 of 50 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-lB97-40... 9/1/2017 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Thursday,August 31, 2017 5:14 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Attention Mayors. Urgent:St. Croix scenic river crossing needs your attention For weekly notes -----Original Message---- From: drunbeck<drunbeck@gmail.com> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Thu,Aug 31, 2017 2:57 pm Subject: Attention Mayors. Urgent : St. Croix scenic river crossing needs your attention This was all sent to the Stillwater and St.Joseph's mayors. Hi my Name is Deborah Runbeck, I live at Sunnyside 1 in Oak Park Heights. I have walked the new bridge at least 5 to 6 times a week.Thank you all for working together to build us the beautiful St. Croix river crossing bridge.We have some challenges to address. In the 4 1/2 years to build the bridge never once did we see any trash left by any of the bridge workers on the streets. Mayor's of Minnesota we are the birth place of Minnesota and have lots of tourists that are coming to visit us, is this what you want them to see?(See below) We have no trash containers available for the people that are using the bridge. They are leaving trash and dog feces along the street parking, the traffic house on the corner, and yes they are leaving their dog's feces on the bridge itself today a ziplock of you guessed it left it on one of the piers ledge. I don't like stating challenges with out solutions. Note: Half of the cars that are parked on the street to walk or bike ride on the bridge are Wisconsin cars. Some solutions 1. Have trash containers at each end of the bridge and in the parking area. 2. Have collection bags for pets at the beginning of each side of the bridge. 3. Do we have fines for littering? Post signage and start fining abusers. 4. Hire students to pick up the trash &pets messes and wash off the stuff left behind not all is solid waste. I love dogs I have 2 grand puppies. 5. Do not allow pets on the bridge. A side note the bridge has nowhere for pets to relive them shelfs. The bridge deck is gets very warm and the pets are stressed by the heat, the dog owners are to busy looking at the view and not paying any attention to them. Several dogs have vomited on the bridge on the hot day's, maybe we could post a warning for pet owners to be aware of overheating dangers on the bridge. 6. Two times I have seen parents let their children throw something over the bridge. Not sure what to do about that. I don't want to pick a fight you never know what can happen. I hope you can help. I have picked up some of the trash but people need to be held responsible. I would like my neighborhood to be clean and this is not my job. I await your response. Sincerely, Deborah Runbeck Sent from my iPad Sent from my!Pad 31 of 50 1 105� Y • Issuc28 R+172A 28[7 LMC Legislative Policy Development Process in Full Swing �� .,rSti • Morrtfw,15[iftotlnxts havrbeen wo;knwet uw.wmrar totlraeiop lhrlotktHy lr.•e;slatmr pWitiea. In Otlrer News Slept 117 p.m Focus on New Laws)Marchant Bag Sons Prohibited A proVKpnbar•omlrhUS WI prep t1164UlS INxn rajuLoay air iyPlS OI DJys"ltrtiWM:lllay lr"H WtAhtWKYS . . SrA[ZIJfu[chx+son This Years Manor for a Day Essay Contest 13 Now Open! srpr 76- o"Ids WritTW CWMu h"pen to MMeW las aaa ad:he IM dw lowth Milk ar iloth[raAes thn xhosl yat. SrAt 16-CaanAn Aa74 tttr 5-•[hnrra8 Ott 26-Stn ymo, Foca.on New Laws:Federal REAL 1D Compliance Ab,a-v",riarad ThrMlmtespra GtyalMtYC elhLalt$plCtyb/rayuaAte brjxl lyWi+lj tlE4t la40nlpl:an[dnyrlYlKtnsts dl Ot[1.2818.bol euh AllC routs M erfodw FoCusall NNW Laws Recreational Program Award Expenditures Off ' OAe t-•II"erAtwfilYf The new to*rl"aaulexa x:o.ymf-Wd*"WW rap an ayrrpea wmlporfam awardxrkt .t age 3-Daerrad - 8•-Mshcsr an I t-GrAW FA* ' Off,iZ-Aanr llAn { W is-tea More Infommition and Resources Saaxr a a�^ratassxT t qmi u¢ato raktr chtsr- a:tilt ohes Maatt Etooth LV,S that,4+WorES to my First 417 Ae> rW.VectKV �,1ukk Links a JimQaestionsAbout the New Shia Cell Wuelam law?Get Answers Sept 12 ��" Itr:plCwivr•rl l+nterats S;s.u_ i Wass'Warm WU Am IWI workshops Start to tens thaw Oral Month!tW nut[Hare t CJry!lar; i Nr vsMttuuhirrnSrnr•,p(".,ifar alnlnladTlmr:AtlrtyA,ry 37 l J 1 walP.elYfW Getloronrlaoon al Carbon Moro",&Oti tom vi Ewrlr cord Pubi t ilviiars ALYxx Nal Mau Sun:EoptoyaesA/ef[nidyfor Waxer-5:iowplmvi ^e K'r+•Sti Ah.cir-:e tier:, City DKrtiatt hwJed to Attend MNLampass btstnlxng 5ess-ons dfAklrtetota ttttadtlpal ANolyryMrrLrot. .I An,*Nf-to bA an rnvYrnnmrn'IV QJalay hoard Warier Rom StlbiMt E[Ae.re L3.LKKalUnvernnwrtl Inndvandu Award+SM+argy 4rpl t6 ¢'• LMC Business Alliance { Training CaEFsrartees+Events I t IMC 8upneas ANantr mrrr+ders llpxrAtuirglavy,'JB EYeniS k'. raltObkflniWdalil Aerltta i. Iilte LaApir4ndpnvWm our C"drclrtradx;q/F•tsenr:Ip •. maswnwstxv"Mlmtsora+;tlec � Co Saoraora6 Events - Fw�isUW*Ved6yQirh'.-or8aniiahre j Contact Us/5uW;crlbe 1i:r(gypamlr grcsMmrs ' • rw e4'rm�altr cgllAr lx+atrlM 9ueyNhnt. i CgifKt LNUdta►IOtrlttkar [Gux ts5U2tSW32at80th+a,Sit22 a To Ave"tie cit"EAAMR w irawi: 32 of 50 Cities Bulletin Print Page Page 2 of 9 LMC Legislative Policy Development Process in FullLI1, M�KEssnn Swing cFs More than 150 city officials have been working over the summer to develop the 2018 city legislative policies. The League's annual policy development process is in full swing, as the second of three meetings wrapped up last week. The four LMC policy committees, made up mostly of city officials from around the state, are responsible for developing the annual City Policies--the only comprehensive statewide advocacy agenda for all Minnesota cities. Members hear from local leaders and policy experts During the August meetings, members of the four LMC policy committees (Improving Service Delivery(Link to:hap.Ihvww.imc.orglpagelllimprovtng-service-deRveryisp), Improving Local Economies(Link to:http:1/www.Imp.orglpagelLrmproving-localecaromies;sp), Improving Fiscal Futures(Link to:htip:l/www.Imc.orglpagellhmproving fiscai-i tnresisp), and Human Resources & Data Practices(Link to:htip:I/www.imc.orglpagelllhuman-resources-data practices;sp))heard from guests on a variety of topics, including: • Compensation and reimbursement for emergency calls, presented by Amber Eisenschenk, LMC research attorney. • Level III sex offender residency policies, presented by Mark Bliven, director of risk assessment; Kathleen Lonergan, director of government relations; and Ron Solheid, deputy commissioner of community services, state Department of Corrections. • Emerald ash borer, presented by Craig Johnson, LMC intergovernmental relations representative. • Autonomous vehicles,presented by Frank Douma, State and Local Policy Program director and Master of Urban and Regional Planning Degree Program coordinator, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota. • Transportation funding, presented by Margaret Donahoe, executive director of the Minnesota Transportation Alliance. • Housing and demographics, presented by Allison Liuzzi, Minnesota Compass Project director, Wilder Research. • Pension issues,presented by Doug Anderson, PERA executive director, and Shana Jones, PERA policy director. • Workers' compensation and PERA retirement benefits, presented by Patty Prentice, workers' compensation claims manager, LMCITBRAC. • Local lodging taxes, presented by Luci Botzek, Minnesota Association of ConventionNisitors Bureaus, and Dan McElroy, Hospitality Minnesota. 33 of 50 http://www.Imc.org/page/l/cities-bulletin-print-page.jsp 8/28/2017 Cities Bulletin Print Page Page 3 of 9 • Dark stores valuation issue, presented by Stephen Baker, Ramsey County Assessor's Office. The committees also discussed policies related to fire department pension issues, PTSD related to workers' compensation claims, local government aid, and resources for affordable housing. Policies regarding telecommunications, elections, development finance, data practices, workforce housing, state support for municipal energy goals, and others are likely to be considered at the committees' third meeting in September. Next steps and opportunities for feedback Committee members will meet again the week of Sept. 25 to further consider and approve the remaining draft policies. The draft policies will then be shared with all city members during the member comment period in October. The 2018 Draft City Policies will be available on the League's website for member comment Oct. 2—27. All city officials and staff are encouraged to review and comment on the policies at that time. The League's Board of Directors will review and discuss the policies at its Oct. 19 meeting. The board will then review the member comments and vote on approving and adopting the 2018 City Policies at the Nov. 9 meeting. The League thanks the more than 150 members of the four policy committees for their participation in the policy committee process this year! • View the 2017 City Policies (pdf)(Link to:htip✓/www.lmc.org/media/documendl/2017cirypoliciespdo • Learn more about the League's policy development process(Linkto: http://www.lmc.org/page/1/policy devjsp) • Learn more about the four policy committees and see the current members of each one(Linkto:hap://www.lmc.org*ge/1/committee-signupjsp) • Read about the League's four task forces(Linkto:hitp://www.Imc.orglpagellltaskrorcesjsp) (which make recommendations to the full policy committees on issues related to elections, telecommunications, development finance, and data practices) Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Linkto:http.lAmw.lmc.orgipageilicities-aulletin- newsletter jsp) 34 of 50 http://www.Imc.org/page/l/cities-bulletin-print-page.jsp 8/28/2017 Cities Bulletin Print Page Page 4 of 9 Focus on New Laws: Merchant � - - Bag Bans Prohibited HAGUE.. MINNESOTA �ITIE3 A provision in an omnibus bill prohibits cities from regulating the types of bags merchants may offer to customers. (Published Aug 28, 2017) The 2017 omnibus jobs and economic development policy and budget bill, Chapter 94(Link to:haps.11www.revisor.mn.gov/7aws/?id=94&year=2oi7&type=o), contains a provision that restricts local control over the types of bags merchants may offer to customers. The measure was supported by the Minnesota Grocers Association, Hospitality Minnesota, and the Twin West Chamber of Commerce. During the legislative session, proponents testified that the bill protects consumer choice, preserves the allowable use of packaging that is sanitary, and will help businesses control costs. Details of the law The provision, found in Article 8, section 14, creates Minnesota Statutes, section 471.9998, which explicitly prohibits local units of government from banning the use of paper,plastic, or reusable bags for packaging of any item or good purchased from a merchant, itinerant vendor, or peddler. The measure also explicitly allows merchants, itinerant vendors, and peddlers to offer the option of providing paper, plastic, or reusable bags for packaging. Language that would have prohibited political subdivisions from imposing any fee or tax on the use of paper, plastic, or reusable bags for packaging was not included in the bill that was signed by the governor. Chapter 94 was signed into law on May 30, and the new law pertaining to bag regulations became effective May 31, 2017. Existing ordinances that would be prohibited under this section became invalid as of the effective date. Opposition The measure was opposed by local control advocates, including the League of Minnesota Cities, who argued that local elected officials should be able to implement policies that best serve the health, welfare, and safety of their constituents. Environmental groups, claiming disposal of plastics is harmful to the environment and some habitats, also opposed the bill. Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin phk ta:hip.-Amw.lmc.orlpagellicines-anenn- newsletter jsp) 35 of 50 h4://www.Imc.org/page/l/cities-bulletin-print-page.jsp 8/28/2017 Cities Bulletin Print Page Page 5 of 9 Your LMC Resource Contact Anne Finn Assistant IGR Director (651) 281-1263 or (800) 925-1122 afinn@lmc.org(Link to:maiIIo:afinm@Imc.orgJ 36 of 50 h4://www.Imc.org/page/l/cities-bulletin-print-page.jsp 8/28/2017 Cities Bulletin Print Page Page 6 of 9 This Year's Mayor for a Day Fes' Essay Contest Is Now Open! I tAouF1K Il4NESOTA �I17F5 The contest is open to Minnesotans who will be in the fourth, fifth, or sixth grades this school year. (Published ) What would our cities look like if kids were in charge?Find out by having students you know take part in the 2017 Mayor for a Day Essay Contest! Open to Minnesotans who will be in the fourth, fifth, or sixth grades this school year, entries must be handwritten and postmarked by Oct. 13. Three winners will be chosen and awarded $100, as well as have their essays published in Minnesota Cities magazine. Winners only will be notified by Dec. 1, 2017. • Download the entry form (pdf)(Link to: http:/fwww.lmc.org/media/documendl/mayorforadayessaycontest2017.pdi Read the Current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:htip://www.lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin- newsletter jsp) 37 of 50 http://www.Imc.org/page/l/cities-bulletin-print-page.jsp 8/28/2017 Cities Bulletin Print Page Page 7 of 9 Focus on New Laws: Federal REAL ID Compliance �ftiGUEi MINNESOTA CITIES The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is required to begin issuing REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses by Oct. 1, 2018, but that date could be extended. (Published Aug 28, 2017) A 2017 law, Chapter 76(Link to:haps://www.revisor.mn.govllawsl.?year=2017&type=0&doctype=Chapter&id=76), brings Minnesota into compliance with the federal REAL ID law. The new law took effect on May 19. Under the new law, Minnesotans can choose: (1) a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, which allows access to airports and federal facilities by providing greater documentation than currently required; (2) a non-compliant(standard) driver's license, which wouldn't allow access to airports and federal facilities; or (3) an enhanced driver's license, which is currently available to Minnesotans. The Department of Public Safety is required to begin issuing REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses by Oct. 1, 2018. This date could be extended if Gov. Dayton's request for an extension for full compliance with the federal law is granted. License renewal The new law does not disrupt the normal renewal cycle for Minnesotans. For most Minnesotans, license renewal occurs every four years. No person is required to renew earlier. However, if someone would like to renew earlier to get a REAL ID- compliant driver's license, then there is a minimal surcharge of$2 to $6, depending on the length of time from their renewal year. If a Minnesotan would like to apply for a REAL ID-compliant license, different documentation will be needed than for a standard driver's license. The federal requirements include proof of identity, Social Security Number, and residence address in Minnesota. REAL ID and standard driver's licenses have the same fees (Class D is $17.25), but enhanced driver's licenses continue to have higher fees (Class D is $32.25). All agents will be able to issue REAL ID-complaint, non-compliant, and enhanced driver's licenses. A provision in the 2017 Omnibus Public Safety Finance and Policy Act(Chapter 95, article 3, section 5)prohibits the Department of Public Safety from adopting rules that would conflict with current Minnesota Rules forbidding any type of driver's license for undocumented immigrants. 38 of 50 hq://www.Imc.org/page/l/cities-bulletin-print-page.jsp 8/28/2017 Cities Bulletin Print Page Page 8 of 9 Legislative background The League's policies support legislation that: • Complies with the federal REAL ID law. • Has REAL ID-compliant licenses available in convenient statewide locations. • Adjusts the cost of licenses if necessary to cover the cost of implementation. • Provides a transition period to allow Minnesotans to obtain a compliant license when they renew. • Allows a time extension for Minnesota compliance. The above were either addressed in the new law or the governor's request for an extension for full compliance. Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http:llwww.lmc.orglpagelilcities-bulletin- newsletter jsp) Your LMC Resource Contact Irene Kao IGR Counsel (651) 281-1260 or (800) 925-1122 lkao@lmc.org(Linkto:mailto:ii o@z c.org) Contact Megan Hafner Research Attorney (651) 281-1226 or (800) 925-1122 mhafner@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:mhafter@lmc.org) 39 of 50 http://www.ime.org/page/l/cities-bulletin-print-page.jsp 8/28/2017 Cities Bulletin Print Page Page 9 of 9 Focus on New Laws: Recreational Program Award IAGUFu lMNESO7A Expenditures C!7lES The new law eliminates a 60-year-old spending cap on city recreational program awards. (Published Aug 28, 2017) A 2017 law, Chapter 29(Link to:htips.-IAvww.revisor.mn.gov/laws/?year=2017&type=0&doctype=Chapter&id=29), removes an $800 expenditure cap for the purchase of recreational program awards and trophies by cities, towns, counties, and school districts. The law, which amends Minnesota Statutes, section 471.15, also eliminates the statute's applicability to veterans' organizations and the American Legion. The law,which became effective on May 12, was originally brought before the League's policy committees and introduced by the League as legislation this session. The law applies to recreational programs and events such as youth and adult sports leagues and 5k runs. Cities and other local governments act as a pass through as most of the funds are covered by activity registration fees to purchase these items. Issuing program awards is typically conducted through parks and recreation departments at the city level. Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:hup.lA ww.rmc.orgipageilictnes-bulletin- newslenerjsp) Your LMC Resource Contact Laura Ziegler Sr. IGR Liaison (651) 281-1267 or(800) 925-1122 lziegler@lmc.org(Linkto:mailto:lziegler@imc.org) Contact Pam Whitmore Research Attorney (651) 281-1224 or(800) 925-1122 pwhitmore@lmc.org(Link to:maflto.pwhitmore@1mc.orpj 40 of 50 http://www.Imc.org/page/l/cities-bulletin-print-page.jsp 8/28/2017 City Officials Invited to Attend MN Compass Listening Sessions Page l of 2 City Officials Invited to Attend MN Compass Listening Sessions City officials are encouraged to attend regionally focused meetings to provide feedback on how Minnesota Compass (Link to:http://www.mncompass.org/)can improve data to meet community needs. Minnesota Compass,a research organization that tracks and analyzes trends throughout the state,is aiming to provide communities around the state with more data in an interactive and user-friendly format allowing cities to custom-build demographic,social,and economic profiles for a community. Minnesota Compass recently launched tools that allow web visitors to build and draw customized data profiles for areas in Minneapolis-St.Paul neighborhoods(Link to:http://www.mncompass.org/profiles/neighborhoods/minneapolis-saint- paul#!community-areas),the Twin Cities region(Link to:http.//www.mncompass.org/profiles/twin-cities-region#! counties),and Duluth neighborhoods(Link to:http://www.mncompass.org/profiles/neighborhoods/duluth#!areas) .They are working to expand the tools to all of Minnesota. Minnesota Compass provides data about Minnesota trends in topic areas such as education,economy and workforce, health,housing,and public safety throughout the state.The goal is to provide information for Minnesotans to identify, understand,and act on issues that affect communities. At the regional listening sessions,Minnesota Compass wants city officials and others to share key issues facing their region,what information they need to address those issues,and recommendations for designing custom data tools for their community.-Sessions were already held in southern Minnesota cities. Schedule Learn more and register for the free listening session nearest you: Sept.5—Bemidji(Link to:https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg? oeidk=a07eef3cyt21d117c45&oseq=&c=&ch) Sept.6—Crookston(Link to:haps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg? oeidk=a07eef3cz95690aa7a1&oseq=&c=&ch) Sept. 12--Grand Rapids(Link to:https://events.r2O.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg? oeidk=a07eehbduk4feca7c66&oseq=&c=&ch) Sept. 13 Hibbing(Link to:https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg? oeidk=a07eehbgdgp4f22b078&oseq=&c=&ch) Sept.20—Brainerd(Link to:hitps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg? oeidk=a07eehbl8vice505fe11&oseq=&c=&ch) Sept.21—St.Cloud(Link to:https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg? oeidk=a07eehbo6uld7aae51 a&oseq=&c=&ch) Oct.4—Fergus Falls Oct. 5—Alexandria* To register for Fergus Falls or Alexandria,contact Ellen Wolter at(651)280-2663 or ellen.wolter@wilder.org(Link to: mailto:ellen.wolter@wilder.org) . *An LMC Regional Meeting in nearby Ottertail is also happening on Oct.5.See the agenda(Link to: http://www.imc.orglpage/1/Agenda-Ottertail jsp) . Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http.•//www.lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin-newsletter jsp) 41 of 50 https://www.Imc.org/page/l/MNCompassListeningSessions.jsp 8/28/2017 City Officials Invited to Attend MN Compass Listening Sessions Page 2 of 2 For More Information Contact Ellen Wolter (651)280-2663 ellen.wolter@wilder.org(Link to:mailto:ellen.wolter@wilder.org) Meet our city vendors! C H A R T E R E D ,Serving mirinesota's GdJHlr?9un tief for over 3.5 Years. unh opal Lain I'ubbe Finance Eraanende Derwdopmeat Click here for more information WWW.KENNEDY4 RAVfEN.CDM (Link to:http://www.lmc.org/ads/102701) 42 of 50 https://www.Ime.org/page/l/MNCompassListeningSessions.jsp 8/28/2017 Apply Now to Be an Environmental Quality Board Member Page 1 of 1 Apply Now to Be an Environmental Quality Board Member Applications are now open for Environmental Quality Board(EQB)members from Congressional Districts 1,2,7,and 8. The EQB's mission is to lead Minnesota environmental policy by responding to key issues,providing appropriate review and coordination,serving as a public forum and developing long-range strategies to enhance Minnesota's environmental quality. Learn more about EQB from its website(Link to:http://Www.egb.state.mn.us) How to apply More details about being a board member and information on how to apply are available on the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.The deadline to apply is Sept. 15. Apply for the EQB (Link to:https://commissionsandappoiniments.sos.state.mn.us/agencyldetails/107) Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http://Www.Imc.orglpage/1/cities-bulletin-newsletter jsp) For More Information Contact Will Seuffert Executive Director,Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (651)757-2766 will.seuffert@state.mn.us(Link to:mailto:will.seufj`ert@state.mn.us) Meet our city vendors! MASTEP PU B 1-MIN.ISTRATIO CaN CAMpllS[SI2 4,NLSrJE Scholarships a (Link to:http://Www.lmc.org/ads/102706) 43 of 50 https://www.Imc.org/page/l/EQBAppointment.jsp 8/28/2017 Submit Entries for Local Government Innovation Awards Starting Sept. 18 Page 1 of 2 Submit Entries for Local Government Innovation Awards Starting Sept. 18 The University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs'Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center,in collaboration with The Bush Foundation,announces its 11th annual Local Government Innovation Awards(LGIA)to recognize innovation,impact,sustainability,and potential for growth for cities,counties,townships,schools,and native nations in Minnesota. Learn more about the awards from the LGIA website(Link to:http://l`gia.umn.edul) "As we continue to work with the Bush Foundation and bring our partners together each year for review of our awards program criteria,our conversations about the innovation and collaborative nature of projects also expand,"says LGIA Program Lead and Humphrey Fellow Jay Kiedrowski.LGIA's partners include the League of Minnesota Cities,the Minnesota Association of Townships,the Association of Minnesota Counties,and the Minnesota School Boards Association. LGIA and The Bush Foundation discussions focused on Minnesota's 11 federally recognized tribes,whose cultures and voices fulfill a distinctive role with local government in the state."In an effort to seek more detail and heighten awareness about Native nations and the role they play in Minnesota,we are adding a fifth award category entitled Local Government and Native Nation Collaboration Award.We will be intentionally asking applicants to describe those relationships and impact as they relate to their co-created project,"notes Kiedrowski. This new category requires a collaborative submission between a Native nation and a city,county,township or school. The Native nation recognized will receive$5,000 and the local government entity will also receive$5,000.The four original categories will all continue to individually submit their projects and award recipients will each receive$5,000. Awarded grants must be used exclusively for charitable,public purposes and cannot be used for direct or grassroots lobbying efforts. Entries for the 2017 LGIA will be accepted beginning Sept. 18 until 4 p.m.on Oct.6.Award winners will be recognized at the LGIA Awards Celebration 4-6 p.m. on Dec.7. Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:hup://www.lmc.org/page/l/cities-bulletin-newsletter jsp) Your LMC Resource Contact Kevin Frazell Director of Member Services (651)281-1215 or(800)925-1122 kfrazell@hnc.org(Link to:mailto:kfrazell@lmc.org) Contact Rachel Walker Policy Analysis Manager (651)281-1236 or(800)925-1122 rwalker@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:rwalker@lmc.org) Meet our city vendors! 44 of 50 hos://www.Imc.org/page/l/LGIAI7 jsp 8/28/2017 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Thursday,August 31,2017 5:14 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Attention Mayors. Urgent: St.Croix scenic river crossing needs your attention For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: drunbeck<drunbeck@gmail.com> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Thu,Aug 31, 2017 2:57 pm Subject:Attention Mayors. Urgent: St. Croix scenic river crossing needs your attention This was all sent to the Stillwater and St. Joseph's mayors. Hi my Name is Deborah Runbeck, I live at Sunnyside 1 in Oak Park Heights. I have walked the new bridge at least 5 to 6 times a week. Thank you all for working together to build us the beautiful St. Croix river crossing bridge. We have some challenges to address. In the 4 1/2 years to build the bridge never once did we see any trash left by any of the bridge workers on the streets. Mayor's of Minnesota we are the birth place of Minnesota and have lots of tourists that are coming to visit us, is this what you want them to see?(See below) We have no trash containers available for the people that are using the bridge. They are leaving trash and dog feces along the street parking, the traffic house on the corner, and yes they are leaving their dog's feces on the bridge itself today a ziplock of you guessed it left it on one of the piers ledge. I don't like stating challenges with out solutions. Note: Half of the cars that are parked on the street to walk or bike ride on the bridge are Wisconsin cars. Some solutions 1. Have trash containers at each end of the bridge and in the parking area. 2. Have collection bags for pets at the beginning of each side of the bridge. 3. Do we have fines for littering? Post signage and start fining abusers. 4. Hire students to pick up the trash &pets messes and wash off the stuff left behind not all is solid waste. I love dogs I have 2 grand puppies. 5. Do not allow pets on the bridge. A side note the bridge has nowhere for pets to relive them shelfs.The bridge deck is gets very warm and the pets are stressed by the heat, the dog owners are to busy looking at the view and not paying any attention to them. Several dogs have vomited on the bridge on the hot day's, maybe we could post a warning for pet owners to be aware of overheating dangers on the bridge. 6. Two times I have seen parents let their children throw something over the bridge. Not sure what to do about that. I don't want to pick a fight you never know what can happen. I hope you can help. I have picked up some of the trash but people need to be held responsible. I would like my neighborhood to be clean and this is not my job. await your response. Sincerely, Deborah Runbeck Sent from my iPad Sent from my iPad 1 45 of 50 The Loop Trail Stcroix CROSSING Overview ■ Extends 4.7 miles around loop • Accommodates bicycle and pedestrian traffic • Connects to existing local and regional trails in Minnesota and Wisconsin ■ To be constructed in 2015-19 in phases.Trail sections and parking will be open for use after they are constructed Uses the existing Stillwater Lift Bridge,which will be converted to a bicycle/pedestrian/boat facility in 2017-19 Uses a designated bicycle/pedestrian lane on the St. � Croix Crossing ; - Minnesota Loop Trail Construction ■ Staged construction ■ Phase 1:North of Sunnyside Marina to north of Nelson Street(blue trail below)—Completed in 2015-16 ■ Phase 2:Upper trail and Chestnut Street connection( trail below) —Scheduled for 2018 o Parking lot built north of north entrance to Sunnyside Marina Minnesota Loop Trail below r'r a.r�y...in-. �"'` "'1- y � `` �--1�;�= � i. � ��'�"�-'`•':^r ..� _ e 4 Y +tf For Full-Size, Downloadable Loop Trail Maps,Visit: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/stcroixcrossing/design.html#loop 46 of 50 August 22,2017 c LO O � N o C C c J +� ++ +, O C c c U s _ U V i O N CN O St 1 . LTJ O O w � O ' m w W Q l ,m�'�► O 2 U) :i D O! d Im CL + c Im_ O Y 7 H m m 0 cu a 4J 0 cc.� N Y u v E o 22 N-O ? z x x m L O O m O C V J a d 3 a 3 g O a m m O 0 u�i m m f 50 0 I of►`�!' ■�� lopu _ l ,. yp _ r lr4 SZ - y ' What is your city superpower?-Cities Matter Page 1 of 1 What is your city superpower? City Careers The 2017 Minnesota State Fair is Aug.24 Sept.41 Visit the Want to learn more about Cities Matter booth in the Education Building to take the a city career?One great r� Discover Your City Superpower Quiz way to get advice is to G!!t Ter contact someone in your own city or a city nearby. Do you have what it takes to make your community even better?Do You can ask questions you like to solve problems,learn more about other people,embrace about the job and learn Home technology,and do something different every day?There are people more about training How are city services paid who get to do these things and more In their careers working for programs that may be for? Minnesota cities. available. What city services will you See what real people have to say about their jobs working in local Are you ready to take the use today? government by clicking the different roles featured in the menu. next step?You can find What is your city city job listings on superpower? use your powers for good! the League of Minnesota Admin-City Clerk _ Cities website. Admin-Manager or Administrator :r Attorney-Civil Attorney-Prosecuting City Council and Mayor Communications _ Engineering Environmental Science Finance a Firefighter ' W Parks and Rec Police Public Works Technology(IT) Apply for city jobs For Teachers&Kids About Cities Matter Home I How are city services paid for?I What city services will you use today?I What is your city superpower?I For Teachers&Kids I About Cities Matter I Sltemap Cities Matter is a project of the League of Minnesota Cities printer friendly I sitemap I contact us powered by Govoffice.com 49 of 50 http://www.citiesmatter.org/superpowers 9/1/2017 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Friday,August 25, 2017 9:58 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: [mayorassoc] LMC and Cities Matter at the Minnesota State Fair For weekly notes -----Original Message-- From: Frazell, Kevin <KFrazell@lmc.org> To: Mayor's Association <mayorassoc@listserv.lmc.org> Cc: Eisenschenk,Amber<aeisenschenk@lmc.org>; Cabot, Danielle<dcabot@lmc.org> Sent: Fri, Aug 25, 2017 7:54 am Subject: [mayorassoc] LMC and Cities Matter at the Minnesota State Fair Pow!Zoom! Just like that it's Minnesota State Fair time again,and League staff and board members will be greeting visitors at the Cities Matter booth in the Education Building.This year the booth is dedicated to promoting city careers and encouraging people to think about the opportunities available in cities—check out this post on The City Spot bloe for more details and to see what the booth looks like. Folks who stop by the booth can take the"Discover Your Superpower" interactive quiz and learn more about city careers. In addition, new content on the Cities Matter website features interviews with real city officials talking about what it's like to work in Minnesota cities. This project is designed to bring attention to a topic that's important to our members, namely attracting the next generation of city"superheroes."The fair is also a great opportunity to portray a positive image of cities to the public on behalf of our members.Thanks to all those who will be working a shift,and if you're planning a trip to the fair, be sure to stop by and "discover your superpower!" Danielle Cabot I Communications Tel: (651)281-1233 1 Fax: (651)281-1299 dcabotO-Imc.org I www.imc.ore League of Minnesota Cities 145 University Ave.West I St. Paul, MN 55103 Connecting&Innovating since 1913 You are currently subscribed to mayorassoc as: marymccomber@aol.com To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-294218- l�ilt b. brb� uu��7el eeeuei7�e� ctJ6t�Cl�laS l�listserv.lmc.or 1 50 of 50