HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly notes - Oct 18th 2017 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS--WEEKLY NOTES for: October 1S,201.7
TO: City Council Members&Staff �
FROM: Eric Johnson, City Administrator 14
FYI, l will be out of the office on Thursday and Friday this week;thus,the abbreviated weekly notes:
1. The City has again noticed Al Maintenance-on Stagecoach Trail-of their need to address the rusting metal roof at their site;
compliance is requested to be completed by 10/30/17-see the enclosed letter
2. The City has responded to Briggs and Morgan regarding the Wendy's site-apparently performing a refinancing-which can
trigger requests to the City to make statements that the site and other attributes are in full compliance with the law.This is
commonly referred to as a ZONING LETTER.The City does not provide these as the City cannot warrant or make factual
determinations without a full site audit-which is expensive and time consuming,however the City does offer a letter in retum
such as enclosed-essentially stating that there are not any known material issues pending.
3. The County CDA is considering the establishment of a small pool of grant funds that could be used for site planning and
known as a Pre-Development Fund;They did request some input on the draft policy and I did provide the enclosed letter.
4. The minor lot split out at Oak Park Ponds is still planning to move forward;we are awaiting the final easement language for a
Drainage and Utility Easement around the perimeter of the new lot being created-see the enclosed map. In theory,the
owners hope to develop additional retail areas at this new lot.
5. Attached is the latest punch list for the Cover Park Shelter;many things are minor but need to be accomplished.Similarly;the
site work has been addressed-in part-including filling in the wet area at the NW portion of the ice rink-more top soils have
been added.Please recall the MSCWMO rules do require that the City use the rink areas as the infiltration basin for the large
parking lot-and there is a lot of water that comes to this site.The added soil will hopefully spread the water out further
allowing it to infiltrate further.We will have to watch and see... ideally,no water should be standing after two days from the
end of the last average size rain event.
6. The City has received$763 in energy efficiency rebates for the Cover Park Shelter due to building enhancements that improve
efficiencies-both gas and electric.
Mayor McComber Provided:
• Minutes from the Lower St.Croix Management Commission Partnership team-August 29th,2017
• Ribbon Cutting-Waxing the City-1111117-See enclosed.
- Recognition Event-All Council is Invited-For Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, Monday Oct 23rd, 2017-$am-
Water Street Inn.
MAOSC October 2017 Newsletter-Fall Retreat.
Response Letter from Rep.Betty McCollum-'Thank you for contacting me"
Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Phone:651.439.4439
P.O. Box 2007 Fax:651.439.0574
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
October 16, 2017
Certified Mail & Emailed
Mr. Jon Nelson
Al Maintenance
PO Box 10904
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Re: Roof Rust and Site maintenance 5845 Stagecoach Trail N., Oak Park Heights
2nd Step Compliance Request
Dear Mr. Nelson
Per our conversation regarding the maintenance of the roof at your building located at 5845
Stagecoach Trail N., you have stated that the roof maintenance (preparation of rust removal and
painting) will occur this week and completed in the event of no rain.
This letter serves as a follow up to that communication and a request for compliance.
The roof maintenance/repair shall be fully completed no later than Monday, October 30 2017.
Compliance verification shall be made and if not found, the matter forwarded to the OPH Police
Department and/or City Attorney's Office with a request for citation to you directly.
This matter was first brought to your attention on August 23, 2017. It is imperative that you follow
through with this work plan. As always, City Staff is happy to meet with you to discuss any issues and
address any questions you may have. Thank you for your prompt attention.
Sincerely, , "
PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT
Ju Hultman, 1 _ � J
B Ing Official
c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
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Brian DeRosier, Chief of Police
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Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com
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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
October 17,2017 1
TO: Sandra Gandel L�
Via email only: Wandel0briggs.com
RE:Zoning Letter—SITE-14560 N.60th Street N.(Wendy's Site) S 1
Dear Ms.Gandel:
Per our discussion, you have requested that the City issue a "Zoning Lefler" regarding zoning at the above pro rty
and various compliance status updates. Unfortunately, the City cannot provide the data you request. In ord r to
achieve these answers, a full compliance audit must be completed and would be at the sole expense of the requ sting
party. If you wish the City to proceed with such a audit,we require a cash deposit if$10,000 and completion of re uired
applications.We can set up a meeting to kick that process off.
In lieu of this,the City can make the following known: N i -
1. At this date and time, the City is not aware of any material
defects at the site related to zoning or non-compliance issues71
or that have immediate compliance violations pending
However, we cannot guaranty that there are in fact no
violations.These conditions can change daily.
2. The site is zoned 5-2 The zoning code can be found on the 14I ff
City's website
www.cityofoakparkheights.w, as well as all
related City ordinances that relate to such land-uses.
While the City believes the Information conveyed herein is accurate,the
City reserves the right to amend,append,delete or revise the language
or the contents of this communication as appropriate and at any time. 1
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This letter may not be interpreted or applied as a formal approval or
authorization by the City for any purpose(s). A formal development
application and subsequent determination by the City is required for
construction activities,change in land uses,etc. «
This letter is not a release from any current or future obligation on the
part of the developer or owner of this property.
Thank You
Eric Johnson
City Administrator
Cc: Mark Vieding,City Attorney
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Minneapolis MN 55402-2157
tel 612.977.8400
fax 612.9%7.8650
Sandra A.Gandel
October 6,2017 (612)977-8244
sgandel@briggs.com
VIA USPS
Eric Johnson,City Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
P.O. Box 2007
Oak Park Heights MN 55082
Re: Request for Zoning Letter for Property Located at 14560 N.60th St.,Oak Park
Hts.,MN
Dear Eric-
As we discussed,I am writing to request a zoning compliance letter on the above property which is to be
prepared by the City of Oak Park Heights("City")in substantially the form enclosed. Please note that the
zoning compliance letter should be addressed to the parties as listed on the enclosed form.
If the City has previously issued a zoning compliance letter for this Property, it has been included for your
reference.
When the zoning compliance letter is complete, please send it to me via email at sgandel@briggs.com
with the original to my attention at Briggs and Morgan, P A., 2200 IDS Center, 80 South Eighth Street,
Minneapolis,MN 55402.
Please also provide us with a copies of the zoning ordinances(covering use, site development and parking
requirements),a zoning map,copies of any variances,special or conditional use permits; and copies of the
site plan approvals and conditions governing this property.
If possible,we would like to obtain this information no later than Wednesday,October 18,2017
If you have any questions regarding this request,please do not hesitate to contact me at (612) 977-8422.
Thank you in advance for your assistance with this matter.
Sincerely,
t
andra A.Gandel
Encl. Paralegal
cc- Julie A.Drewes,Esq.(via email,w/attachments)
Briggs and Morgan,Prokastonal Association
Minneapolrs 15C Paul I.vww ggscom
Affirmative Actio,Equal Opportunity Employer
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(To be printed on the letterhead of the City of Oak Park Heights)
Date of Letter
Bell Bank
c/o Sandra Gandel,Paralegal
Briggs and Morgan,P A
2200 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis,MN 55402
RE: Property Location: 14560 N.60th St.,Oak Park Hts.,MN("Project")
PID: 33.030.20.43.0037
Owner: Four Crown,Inc.
Unit:#4538
To Whom it May Concern:
1. The Project is zoned , which classification allows use of the Protect
as a square foot (net rentable area) fast food restaurant with drive thru as a
permitted use,without the need for any variance or special use permit,in accordance with
Chapter of the Zoning Code of the City of Oak Park Heights(the"City"), a copy of
which is attached hereto
2. The Project complies with all applicable subdivision ordinances and can be conveyed
without a plat or replat of the Project.
3. The following are all of the variances, conditional use permits and special use permits
required for the use of the Project as a square foot(net rentable area)fast
food restaurant with drive thru
if none state None"
4, The Project as constructed complies with all setback and parking laws and regulations.
The number of parking spaces required for the Project are as follows:
Regular.
Handicapped:
5 The Project is not within a federally designated flood plain or flood hazard area, or, if
within a federally designated floodplain or flood hazard area, is in Zone (the
-year floodplain)
6. All permits, certificates of occupancy, licenses and approvals required to be obtained
from the City have been obtained for the current use and occupancy of the Project.
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7. No notice of any violation of any zoning, building or other ordinance of the City
applicable to the Project has been issued by the City
S. If all or any portion of the Project is partially or completely destroyed,the Project may be
rebuilt to its current size and configuration, without any further permits, approvals or the
like other than building permits which can be obtained if plans and specifications are
prepared in conformance with the City's building code,
9. The following are additional requirements of City regarding the Project and its use not
otherwise covered in this letter-
(If none, state"None")
City of Oak Park Heights
By:
Name
Its:
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd, N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone 651 4394439•Fax C51 439-0574
October 17,2017
TO: Chris Eng, Economic Development Director
Washington County Community Development Agency
AIL ONLY: ChrisE ncoun cda.o
RE: Pre-development Finance Fund.
Dear Chris,
Thank you for sharing the information and draft policy about a Pre-Development Finance Fund it appears to be a
worthwhile endeavor.We know site preparation studies and feasibilities can always be difficult to fund as the pay-off
can sometimes be years down the road so communities are reluctant to jump into this investment.Any action that can
reduce this upfront cost is useful.
We have the following comments:
By this program, the County 1 CDA would also be achieving some more direct"skin-in the game" by offering these
resources to communities who might apply. The fact that this would essentially be a grant program—is of significant
value,especially to smaller cities.
• Perhaps establish two levels of funding,a lower level of$10,000+1-where it can be approved at a staff level which could
accommodate a quick turn-around for an immediate action—such as soil borings,an ALTA survey other action where
time is of the essence.And, an amount higher than $10,000+1--that would require Board approval, perhaps for more
traditional site planning or feasibility studies. These requests would not be as time sensitive,but could be at a greater
amount.
• The 1:1 match would seem reasonable,however larger communities might have a greater capacity to provide this match;
perhaps there could be a smaller ratio of 1:.5 for cities of less than 5,000 for example. I use 5,000 as that is the State's
threshold for local road aid.Either way there should be a meaningful match,but perhaps consider some accommodation
for smaller cities.
Lastly,maybe limit any one community to one application over a 24-month period or%availability of funds—something
manageable.
We do have a couple of possible uses in mind if this funding source does become a reality. We do appreciate the
flexibility that is embedded in the plan,
Kind regards,
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City Administrator
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WASHINGTON COUNTY CDA PREDEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND
WORKING DRAFT- POLICY AND GUIDELINES
I. Purpose:
To provide predevelopment grants to cities,torn
wnships and local govement
development authorities located in Washington County. These funds are intended to:
1) increase the inventory of developable properties in the county; 2)provide a
competitive advantage by reducing barriers to economic development; 3) spur new
job opportunities; and 4) increase the market value of commercial and industrial
properties in Washington County.
II. Maximum Grant:
Grants amounts shall not exceed$50,000 and must be matched with local public
funds on a 1:1 basis. Eligible Applicants: Cities and townships located in
Washington County, and/or their duly created economic development organizations
or authorities that are enabled under Minnesota Statutes are eligible to apply.
III. General Program Parameters:
a. Applicants must consult with Washington County CDA staff prior to the
submission of an application. Required application materials include but are not
limited to:
i. a proposed budget
ii. sources and uses spreadsheet identifying the source of the matching funds
iii. detailed project narrative/description of specific activities or project plan
for which the grant funds will be utilized
iv. project timeline
v. developer/business beneficiary information including biographies of the
owners and key project members if known
b. The Washington County CDA reserves the right to award a portion of the funds
requested.
c. Applications will be accepted on a continual pipeline basis until all available
fiends have been exhausted.
d. The general operating costs of an applicant may not be funded through this grant
or be used to fulfil matching requirements.
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IV Eligible Activities:
a. Environmental studies (including wetland studies, EAW, EIS and AUAR studies,
geotechnical, soil tests and feasibility studies)
b. Legal research/title work
c. Site planning and design(including land use studies)
d. Appraisals
e. Survey work
f. Architect and engineering work including reports, drawings and water, sewer and
storm water feasibility studies
g. Market studies
h. TIF, Tax Abatement Analysis (i.e. TIF Plan)or other financial incentives
planning
i. Transportation or traffic studies
V. Grant Distribution and Close Out:
a. All budgeted grant activities must be drawn from the grantee's program account
held by the Washington County CDA Predevelopment Finance Fund. Requests
for draws must be fully documented.
b. At the end of the grant period the grantee must provide a final report to document:
i. All grant activities have been completed;
ii. All funds received must have been expended; and
iii. The proposed outcome has been achieved.
c. The Washington County Predevelopment Finance Fund reserves the right to
terminate the grant agreement if the proposed project is not making adequate
progress.
VI. Funding Priorities& Scoring/Points System
Applications will be considered on a first- come first-serve (pipeline)basis. If the
application meets all threshold criteria, the application will then be reviewed and
ranked in the order in which it was received based on the following competitive
criteria.
i. Economic Benefit. The project should have a defined impact on the local
economy. This impact is measurable through growth/projected growth in
property taxes and new and/or retained Livable Wage Jobs(@$19.00 per
hour). [25 Maximum Points]
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ii. Leverage of CDA Funds. Local matching contributions in excess of the
1:1 requirement(local funds to CDA funds). [25 Maximum Points]
iii. Incentivize New Private Investment. The extent and proposed timing new
development or redevelopment will result in new private investment. [25
Maximum Points]
iv. Increase the Inventory of Developable Properties. Development or
redevelopment of a blighted property, underutilized, large acreage
industrial/business park, difficult to develop or contaminated site. [25
Maximum Points]
CDA staff will work with the Applicant and enter into a Grant Agreement. This
agreement will detail the terms and conditions of the grant and allow for the release of
funds to the grant recipient. The grant agreement will require funds to be spent no later
than December 31,2019. The Grant Agreement must be fully executed by both parties no
later than December 31, 2018. Waivers and extensions to any provision in the agreement
requested by the grantee will be considered on a case by case basis depending on the
merits of the request. Grants will be paid on a reimbursement basis. Grantees will be
required to submit quarterly/semi-annual progress reports to the CDA when requested.
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Cover Park Building Improvements
Oak Park Heights, Minnesota
File No. 193803744
Punch List
Prepared by Bruce Paulson
Date:September 25, 2017; updated October 13, 2017
The following items were found to be incomplete, or not in conformance with the project plans
or specifications. All items are to be resolved prior to issuance of final payment by the Owner:
Warming Room 101
Number I Description Date Responsible
Completed Party
101-1 Install caulking between bottom of baseboard and 10-13-17
concrete floor
101-2 Install door 101 B frame and door 10-13-17
101-3 Install final cylinders in doors 10-13-17
101-4 Gaps between ceiling panels and trim at wall is not
acceptable.
101-5 Gaps between ceiling panels and the peak trim is not
acceptable.
101-6 Sand and re-paint wall at hinge side of doors 102A and 10-13-17
103A to level out the joint compound. Fill in holes at
door frame head at both locations.
101-7 Clean casework and sink 10-13-17
101-8 Clean doors IOTA and door frame. Remove stickers on 10-13-17
lass
101-9 Replace caulking at north door 101A jamb at 10-13-17
baseboard
101-10 Repaint wall at south door 101 A jamb above chair rail 10-13-17
101-11 Install correct thresholds at doors 101 A and 101 B
101-12 Adjust door 101 A to latch tightly-too much play in door
when latched now
Women 102
Number Description Date Responsible
Completed Party
1102-1 Clean toilet partitions 10-13-17
102-2 Install rubber base 10-13-17
102-3 Repaint walls above ceramic tile 10-13-17
102-4 Clean window frames
102-5 Clean plumbing fixtures 19-13-17
102-6 Clean mirror and paper towel cabinet 10-13-17
102-7 Remove stickers on ftlight ht 10-13-17
102-8 Sand and repaint skylight walls 10-13-17
Design with community in mind
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102-9 Gap between ceiling panels and wall trim is not
acce table
102-10 Clean ceilin anels 10-13-17
102-11 Clean door 102A and hardware 10-13-17
102-12 Install door 102A cylinder 10-13-17
T02-13 Repaint door 102A frame at hinge jamb below bottom
hin e
102-14 Fix dent in door 102A frame at strike jamb just below 10-13-17
chair rail and repaint
102-15 Install escutcheon plate at sink drain pipe through wall 10-13-17
102-16 Sand and repaint wall at corner near door hinge jamb 10-13-17
before installing rubber base
102-17 Ceilin trim at corners is not acceptable to City staff
102-18 Fill nail holes in window trim
Men 103
Number Description Date Responsible
Completed Party
103-1 Clean toilet partitions 10-13-17
103-2 Clean mirror and paper towel cabinet 10-13-17
103-3 Repaint walls above ceramic file 10-13-17
103-4 Repair wall at toilet partition bracket at north wall and 10-13-T7
repaint
103-5 Install rubber base
103-6 Clean window frames
103-7 Trim out the ass-thru door opening in the south wall 10-13-17
103-8 Remove stickers on skylight 10-13-17
103-9 Sand and repaint walls at skylight 10-13-17
103-10 Replace ceiling panel trim at skylight opening 10-13-17
103-11 Install final door cylinder 10-13-17
103-T2 Clean door 103A and hardware 10-13-17
103-13 Repaint door 103A at cylinder on room 101 side 10-13-17
103-14 Clean ceiling panels 10-13-17
103-15 Gap between ceiling panels and wall trim is not
acce table
103-16 Fill nail holes in window trim
103-17 Paint trim at ass-thru door to match wall color
Mech/Elec 104
Number Description Date Responsible
Completed Party
104-1 Install rubber base
104-2 Clean equipment 10-13-17
104^3 Clean mop sink 10-13-17
104-4 Install caulking around edge of mop sink at wall and 10-13-17
floor
Design with community In mind
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104-5 Patch holes in wall between supply and return air ducts 10-13-17
and repo! t
104-6 Patch hole around prounding wire and repaint
104-7 Sand and repaint wall at hinge jamb side of door 10-13-17
104-8 Paint wood blocking on east and north wall supporting 10-13-17
plastic pip ng to match wall
104-9 Remove extra construction material 10-13-17
104-10 Install door 104A cylinder 10-13-17
Exterior
Number Description Date Responsible
Completed Pa
E-1 Finish installing siding and trim 10-13-17
E-2 Finish painting siding and trim 10-13-17
E-3 Clears stone wainscot of hydro-seeding overspray
E-4 Clean stone wainscot at columns
E-5 Remove tar paper and install caulking with backer rod 10-13-17
at columns
E-6 Remove cracked sidewalk section and install new 10-13-17
section. A saw-cut joint was supposed to be installed
and wasn't causing the sidewalk to crack
E-7 Install caulking at joint between concrete slabs and 10-13-17
walls
E-8 Install caulking between windows and stone wainscot 10-13-17
E-9 Gaps between soffit panels and fascia trim is not
acce table
E-10 Remove masVinq tape on fascia and soffit panels 10-13-17
E-11 Install caulking around pass-thru door frame at stone 10-13-17
wainscot
E-12 Gap between ceiling panels and edge trim is not
acce table
E-13 Gap between ceiling panels and peak trim is not 10-13-17
acce table
E-14 North window in east wall has paint on glass that needs
to be removed
E-15 Precast concrete watertable needs to be cleaned of
excess mortar at all joints around the building
E-16 At least two joints in the precast concrete watertable at
the south wall have cracked and need repair
Design with community in mind
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PARTNERSHIP TEAM LOWER ST. CROIX MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING#64
August 29,2017
Oak Park Heights City Hall,Oak Park Heights,Minnesota
Roll call—Introductions—Sign-in
The meeting was called to order by David Beaudet at 7:10 p.m.Present:Buck Malick,
St. Croix County and St. Croix Scenic Coalition;David Beaudet, Sierra Club;Jan
Cuccia, Town of Troy;Jen Sorensen,MN DNR;Bill Palmquist,City of Afton; Stephen
Ebner, West Lakeland Township;Nancy Anderson,Middle St.Mary's Point;Jyneen
Thatcher, May Township; Jennie Boeder, Troy Township;Byron Karns,National Park
Service;and Natalie Warren, St.Croix River Association.An attempt was made to call
Kay Lutze from the Wisconsin DNR
2. Approval of Minutes of May 30,2017
Palmquist, seconded by Ebner,moved to approve the Minutes.Motion carried.
3. "Safe Harbor"earthtone and summer vegetation colors
Natalie Warren provided samples of the colors on the"safe harbor"list(list of colors
attached and incorporated hereto). She reported they were suggested colors after meeting
with zoning administrators,the DNR agencies,and other people and organizations that
would be acceptable.Buck Malick stated there may be other acceptable colors,but it
would be up to the homeowners to make an application with the municipalities.Jyneen
Thatcher asked about roof colors.Warren stated that the color list was specific only to the
structure paint colors.Malick added that it would be up to the municipalities to approve
or disapprove of the roof color sections by the applicant.Malick suggested the
Partnership Team could recommend to the Lower St.Croix Management Commission to
formally adopt the color list as policy;the Team could recommend that the Lower St.
Croix Management Technical Committee review and agree or disagree and forward its
opinion to the Commission;or they could recommend to City Administrators as
something the group had vetted.He stated that an important policy change should have
opportunity for public opinion, so they could recommend that the Commission hold a
hearing or publish notices and encourage public input.
Palmquist, seconded by Thatcher,moved to recommend to the Management Commission
that they review the safe harbor colors to adopt as policy in the St.Croix River Valley
and schedule a meeting to adopt the policy and encourage public comment.
PaImquist, seconded by Thatcher,moved to amend to add to encourage that the
Commission meet before the next construction season.Motion carried.
Main motion carried.
Jen Sorenson asked if there were other items the Partnership Team wanted the
Commission to review.Malick suggested the no wake sign topic driven by John
Goodfellow and river trash.Warren suggested they discuss best practices.Malick
suggested the Partnership Team review best practices at their November 1 meeting.
David Beaudet said he had reviews for the next meeting.Malick suggested the
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Partnership Team also obtain an update from John Goodfellow for the November 1
meeting.
4. Next meeting date,November 1
Anderson, seconded by Cuccia,moved to change the next meeting date from October 31
to November 1.Motion carried.
5. General Riverway Announcements/Adjourn
Jan Cuccia reported that there was legislation in Wisconsin that was not in line with the
goals of the Partnership Team.Buck Malick announced that the Research Rendezvous at
the Warner Nature Center was set for October 10.Natalie Warren reported that the next
Workshop on the Water was set for September 14, and the topic was recreation and
landscaping for water quality.
Adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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update from John Goodfellow for the November 1 meeting.
4. Next meeting date,November 1
Anderson, seconded by Cuccia,moved to change the next meeting date from October 31
to November 1.Motion carried.
5. General Riverway Announcements/Adjourn
Jan Cuccia reported that there was legislation in Wisconsin that was not in line with the
goals of the Partnership Team.Buck Malick announced that the Research Rendezvous at
the Warner Nature Center was set for October 10.Natalie Warren reported that the next
Workshop on the Water was set for September 14,and the topic was recreation and
landscaping for water quality.
Adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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Eric Johnson
From: Mary McComber
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 10:16 AM
To: Eric Johnson
Cc: Jennifer Pinski
Subject: FW: Ribbon Cutting Waxing The City.Wed 11/1,4:30. Please click below to RSVP
Eric and Jennifer,
Can you put this in weekly notes-and post?
Thanks,
Mary �1 ,
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MAOSC Oomber 2017
MAOSC Board Fall Retreat
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Sen. Tony L.ourey (seated, center) with the MAOSC
ttgaV1W streets angio. Board of Directors at the Moose Lake Fall Retreat,
WEICUMB)CWlt Y10Qn(Z Several leading state and federal officials participated in the MAOSC Board
Fall Retreat held Oct. 6 at Moose Lake. Local state Sen.Tony Lourey(DFL-
per siranl�av�rs�r �1 Kerrick), Congressional District Director Jeff Anderson from Rep. Rick Nolan's
New Law ;41PF mades office and Assistant MPCA Commissioner Rebecca Flood offered strong
support for a variety of policy priorities and funding needs sought by small
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Al< saie � Sen. Lourey noted that with the exception of the largest community in his
district, Cloquet, he represents cities with populations under 5,000 and pays
close attention to their needs. Rather than seeking out local sales tax options
for funding, Lourey favors providing cities with higher LGA levels in line with
Minnesota
AssoPast levels. Although the Legislature provided a small hike in the LGA base
this year, "we were hoping to do better," Lourey said. He also identified the
ciation substantial funding challenge for city streets. "Small cities need a fair
Of Small Cities distribution"of state transportation dollars.
i rF Jeff Anderson directs district operations for Eighth District Rep. Rick Nolan.
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He introduced a new field representative, Hannah Alstead, and reminded
,. small cities in the district to contact his office for assistance on federal grant
requests and any other issues of concem. Currently as a minority party
Democrat, Nolan "works effectively in a bipartisan fashion,"Anderson said.
He noted that Nolan has reintroduced America's 21st Century Broadband
'New Deal' proposal similar to rural electrification efforts from a century ago.
Nolan also has worked across the aisle to secure added funding for small
communities, Anderson noted.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency g cy(MPGA)Assistant Commissioner Rebecca
Flood reviewed the shifting framework related to wastewater treatment
regulations, stressing that the agency offers funding and some flexible
solutions in reaching new goals. She noted that Gov. Mark Dayton has set a
goal of 25 percent improvement in water quality by 2025. If treatment plants
achieve the higher nutrient standards for phosphorous and nitrogen, "we'll
leave you alone for 20 years" in terms of requiring treatment plant upgrades,
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Flood said. Legislative changes allowed for this flexibility, "stretching out the
value for your infrastructure." Flood also noted that new funding allows for
higher maximum caps and an increase in grant funding match from 50
percent to 70 percent. Responding to increasing concerns expressed by
Board members regarding skilled city Job vacancies, the assistant
commissioner also noted that MPCA offers grant funding to assist small cities
for training and retention of wastewater treatment operators.
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Joining Flood in the MPCA presentation were Legislative Director Greta
Gauthier and Municipal Liaison Joel Peck.The MAOSC passed a resolution of
support for a proposal, presented by Peck, to study a new Wastewater
Treatment Optimization process that could result in significant cost savings
(see details below).
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extended greetings, and C' Administrator Tim Peterson expressed
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appreciation for the work done on behalf of small cities in the 2017
legislative session,
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In other business addressed at the retreat,the Board instructed staff to
develop strategies regarding Aging Workforce issues related to skilled city
J011 snlAh jobs such as wastewater treatment operators. MAOSC Board Secretary Jeff
itKletscher is participating in the statewide Courageous Conversations project
on workforce aging sponsored by the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
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FOr Mort inform,tion or, MAOSC Board Vice President Mary McComber raised serious concerns
aonr,d IMvnib4nm alio out about Congressional activities that could place Driverless Vehicle
i cKjions cis k ow Authorization on a fast track at the federal level, nullifying authority at the
state and local levels.
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- The Board also reviewed legislative priorities for 2018, and requested more
p detailed proposals in support of Workforce Housing. Staff will also explore a
potential new revenue source for City Streets funding (see details below).
Further details related to Board retreat activities are included in the following
Our three newsletter articles.
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Wastewater treatment plant optimization1,
Many small cities are struggling to
comply with new water quality
standards due to the extremely high
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Optimization Pilot Program proposalKU Solutmns
that could achieve clean water goals
and lower facility costs. (For details,
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http1/www.kMr.&gmnals/1018/orioina//035-6.p.�f.)
Based an bipartisan feedback from legislators, the revised plan calls for study
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of both mechanical and pond treatment systems to be considered for funding
approval this week by the Legislative-Citizen Committee on Minnesota
Resources (LCCMR). If the $779,058 request for funding from the
Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) is approved, the
2018 Legislature is expected to provide funding for the three-year pilot
project.
Recognizing the potential significance of the project, the MAOSC Board this
month approved a resolution, and will present a Letter of Support to the
LCCMR.The resolution states:
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'The MAOSCsupports the MPC4 request to the LCCMR forfull funding of the
Wastewater treatment plant optimization pilot project for mechanical and
pond systems in an effort to lower nutrient levels,promote procmsing
efficiency, and extend treatment plant life expectancy."
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All cities with populations under 5,000 in
Abdo Minnesota are not eligible to receive
constitutionally dedicated Highway User Tax
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highways, county roads and larger cities.
114�I . Throughout its existence, MAOSC has
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local roads steadily deteriorate,the Legislature
has started recognizing the need and divertedCID . "
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an occasional basis - in three years of the most A r�
recent budget cycles. Still, none of these funds
r� are promised in the future, and zero dollars are
included in the budget base heading into the
114"' next biennium.
For many years, MAOSC has supported a
legislative proposal that would add a $10 surcharge on annual vehicle
registrations(tabs) and title transfers, yielding an estimated $29 million
yearly. While a handful of committed legislators have pushed for the $10
surcharge xContact Usrge fee proposal,the full Legislature has been stow to embrace the
plan. MAOSC most likely will continue to support the original proposal but
the Board instructed staff at its most recent meeting to look into another
potential stable source of state funding for City Streets.
Board members are especially interested in the potential for claiming a
dedicated portion of anticipated growth in state tax revenue rather than
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administrators and tax policy experts, the Board will review specific options
and further details could come together in time for consideration during the
2018 legislative session. Please stay tuned.
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Please welcome the return of 3oe1 Young Joel Young
to the MAOSC Board of Directors. His
application to serve in the Region 9 open seat was approved by the Board at
this month's meeting. Young is the city clerk of member city Chatfield, and
' served on the MAOSC Board in the 1990s, including a stint as President.
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treasurer of the state Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association
(MCFOA), former president of both the Southeast Minnesota League of
651 -260.2484 Municipalities and the Intergovernmental Information Systems Advisory
Council,and has participated in a variety of other public policy advisory
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"I value the small town life and really appreciate the opportunities that are 11
provided by the larger cities of the state, and I believe that all cities,
regardless of size or location, have more in common with each other than U
James Robins they have differences,"Young said. "At the same time, I do look forward to
Media doing my part to advance the discreet issues that are important to the small +I��
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As the Region 9 Board member, Young represents cities located in Dodge,
Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona
counties.The current term ends in mrd-2018.
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improvement
Andy Burmeister-,
Congratulations to four MAOSC member cities receiving DEED grants this
year through the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority(PFA).
Grove City received $9.588 million for a new pond system and force main.
Frazee received two grants- $814,146 for cast iron water main
- ' ' replacement, and$455,067 for sewer collection system improvements.
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Greenbush received $601,957 for a new water main and associated
improvements. Stockton received $785,013 for drinking water 4
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improvements related to radium reduction.
PFA provides financing and technical assistance to help communities build
public infrastructure that protects public health and the environment and
promotes economic growth. For further information on these grants and
future opportunities, see: htfs✓/mn.gov/deed/pfa/
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Summaries of key 20,17 law changes
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MAOSC and LMC are now working on fine-tuning their 2018 legislative
platforms ahead of the late-February start of session next year.This process
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rolls along as the court battle between the governor and legislative leaders
over the special session outcome remains unresolved.
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Cities have until Oct. 27 to comment on the draft 2018 LMC draft platform
now available.
See: hffns//www.cmc:or►?/,r�ge/r�ZorBdrafp�icies isv ������
To review overviews of key 2017 legislation impacting cities, the 90 page
summary document is well organized, indexed by major topic areas.
For automatic PDF download of LMC 2017 law summaries,
see: ht4z.&vww./mc o gg lawsummariesZ017NJ
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Rates are now set for individual health care insurance payers and have
stabilized for 2018 with the belated federal decision to approve Minnesota's
reinsurance waiver late last month. However, the long-expected approval for
those market-based and MNsure exchange-based plans carne with a possible
poison pill for low-paid workers who depend on MinnesotaCare for their ��1
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Despite assurances provided to state legislative leaders and administration
officials earlier this year indicating that the carefully crafted reinsurance plan
would not trigger federal funding reductions, the preliminary notice projects
a $369 million yearly penalty that creates a massive hole in the state budget
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The decision from Health and Human Services (HMS)came while the federal
agency was already in turmoil, shortly before its charter-flight happy leader,
Tom Price, became the shortest-tenured HHS chief in history- resigning in
disgrace. In a remarkably restrained letter challenging the unsubstantiated
penalty, Governor Mark Dayton requested reconsideration by the now-
rudderless HHS. Given that the arbitrary and unexplained HEIS reversal
appears vulnerable to a political, and possibly legal challenge, the reserved,
statute-based letter appears realistically geared toward gaining relief from
the onerous penalty.
See: htt�y/mngov/aov-
staC/L&201710 03 GMD 1322 Waiver Letter to .Sec ,Wright Vema.,odf
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Sen.Tony Lourey, considered a leading legislative expert on health care,
commented that the HHS decision would redefine the five-decade-old state-
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federal partnership on health care funding. He described the action as having
"a chilling effect"on states' innovation efforts.
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Why does this matter for our small cities?
First, a disproportionate share of individual payers and MinnesotaCare
enrollees are located in smaller, rural communities where employer-based
plans are less prevalent. Perhaps more importantly, covering a $369 million
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annual hole in the state Budget would reopen the entire budget process in
2018, and could involve reducing aids to cities.
See: http://www.stafb 121IKfon-state-oftjals-
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sc�r mhle-to-save�minnesotacare/949685763/
tobacco restriction ordinances
Core cities and a few suburbs in the Twin Cities area have stepped up local
restrictions on tobacco sales. A few years ago, several cities placed
restrictions on Flavored tobacco sales to keep those products away from
juveniles. Now, both Minneapolis and St. Paul are in the process of restricting
menthol cigarette sales. Edina became the first Minnesota city to pass an
ordinance raising the age for tobacco sales to 21, and several other cities are
in the process of considering similar measures.
See: h www.stat tune. minnea lis -1-a ro -
mentho/-to6iac�o-restrlclYon/438552303/
Much like with the various local ordinances related to wages and working
conditions,few of our small cities across the state appear likely to consider
tobacco restrictions anytime soon. At the same time, MAOSC and other
groups representing Minnesota cities continue to strongly oppose outside
pressure to heavily restrain local authority on many key policy fronts. We
expect to see continued efforts to erode local control in 2018, and we won't
be surprised to see the well-funded tobacco lobby joining the opposition
cause in earnest, unfortunately.
controversies
MAOSC includes many attractive lake community member cities such as
Backus,Battle Lake,Isle, Hendricks, Lake Lillian,Onamia and other
recreational get-away places too numerous to mention. In several
communities, controversies are rising and some city governments have been
asked to help sort out the situation. Occasional residential rentals -typically
booked through Airbnb and other on-line venders- have siphoned business
away from Lakeshore resorts and other established hospitality businesses.
Most often,these occasional rentals aren't paying state and local taxes or
complying with various permitting requirements.
Airbnb reports that its growth in greater Minnesota rentals is far stronger
than in the Twin Cities metro area.The stepper!-up activity hasn't gone
unnoticed.The hospitality industry has become more active in seeking
restrictions on short-term rentals such as those listed by Airbnb, and these
battles often land on the door steps of city councils. Possibly some legal
clarifications and changes in regulation will be considered at the state level.
MAOSC will monitor these activities, and will be safeguarding against
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changes that could require additional uncompensated local administrative
duties.
See: haps//www.m mews org tory12017107/03/air6n6-mahrr -gains-in-
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MAOSC
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Dear Mary:
! Thank you for contacting me to share your views on the important policy issues facing our nation. I appreciate
hearing from you.
Many of you have written me this year expressing your opinions about the Trump Administration, the Republican led
Congress, and the direction of our country. I take your views seriously as we debate the critical challenges facing our
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quality healthcare for families, to ensuring job growth and a living wage for workers, to safeguarding our environment
for generations to come, be assured that I will always fight on behalf of the families of the 4th District of Minnesota.
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It is an honor to represent you in Congress, and I will continue to keep your views in mind as the first session of the
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