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Home My WebLink Aboutweekly notes - November 9th 2017 ..s. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: November 9th, 2017 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON 11/10110 for Veteran's Day A few items for this short week... 1. No new applications have been received. 2. The City will be sending out a letter to the residents of the Sunnyside Apartments—giving them a general ntice of the work planned for 2018.A general draft of that is enclosed.Soil Borings will be taken on the site prior to December 15th. 3. The Development Agreement for the Palmer Station site has been completed and STANTEC is now moving forward with the complete design and bid specifications. 4. The Community Advisory Meeting with the MCF- Stillwater Prison has been rescheduled to 11/30/17-213M-In the Wardens Conference Room. Mayor McComber Provided: Metro Cities News for Nov 8th,2017 Invitation to Evolve Adoption Ribbon Cutting—11/20/17 11 AM> Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 11 rim Ing qmAtrl CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: November 9th, 2017 TO: City Council Members&Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON 11/10/10 for Veteran's Day A few items for this short week... 1. No new applications have been received. 2. The City will be sending out a letter to the residents of the Sunnyside Apartments—giving them a general ntice of the work planned for 2018.A general draft of that is enclosed.Soil Borings will be taken on the site prior to to December 15th. 3. The Development Agreement for the Palmer Station site has been completed and STANTEC is now moving forward with the complete design and bid specifications. 4. The Community Advisory Meeting with the MCF- Stillwater Prison has been reqrhedlfed to 11/30/17 -2PM -In the Wardens Conference Room. Mayor McComber Provided: Metro Cities News for Nov 8m,2017 Invitation to Evolve Adoption Ribbon Cutting—11/20/17 11 AM> Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 2of11 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 November 16th, 2017 Dear Resident: The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the City will be undertaking a full replacement and reconstruction of the SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION located as shown on the attached map.This facility pumps sewerage from single-family residences,several condo buildings and the Sunnyside Marina so that it can be sent to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.This Lift Station has been in place since the 1970's and has reached the end of its typical life-span—with replacement pumps, switches and other gear getting difficult to source.This is a facility that cannot fail. The new lift station will be shifted just to the north of the current site and will take over sewerage pumping 1 once constructed. The current Lift station will be c decommissioned and removed. . LA Sboan Ams At this date we do not have a complete timeline as to when this work may occur as bidding will be undertaken in the next two to three months. Once work does commence in spring or early summer 2018, we would expect only localized disruptions of access around the r construction site.There will be heavy equipment on the property from time to time, including this year for soil borings. , While the City maintains general easements over these utilities, the City would expect to restore the site to an equal or better condition of any surrounding impacted lands or improvements. However, please note that without this project and this lift station being operational, the toilets and other sanitary elements would not function for most of the area. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have at this point. Kind Regards Eric Johnson City Administrator 3of11 Eric Johnson From: Armstrong, Susan (DOC) <susan.armstrong@state.mn.us> Sent: Monday, November 6, 2017 3:32 PM To: Adam Bell;Armstrong, Susan (DOC); Bohn, Sherry(DOC); Brent Wartner (brent.wartner@co.washington.mn.us); Brian DeRosier, Brian Mueller; Dan Starry, Eric Johnson; Fred Fink,jgannaway@ci.stillwater.mn.us;jill.strong@co.washington.mn.us; Karin Housely(sen.karin.housley@senate.mn); Laura Eastman; Mary McComber (marymccomber@aol.com); Miles, Eddie(DOC); Pawelk, Chris(DOC); pete.orput@co.washington.mn.us; Reishus, Dave(DOC); Rep. Kathy Lohmer (rep.kathy.lohmer@house.mn);S.Taylor(staylor@ci.bayport.mn.us);Smith, Michelle L (DOC);Susan St.Ores (sstores@ci.bayport.mn.us);tom.adkins@co.washington.mn.us; Wanchena,Victor(DOC);Wheeler, Sherlinda R (DOC) Subject: Community Advisory Committee Meeting - Rescheduled for 11/30/17 Hi Everyone, The Community Advisory Committee Meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday,November 30,2017 at 2:00 pm in the MCF-Stillwater Warden's Conference Room. Please RSVP and forward any agenda items to me by Tuesday 11/28/17. We look forward to seeing all of you on the 30tH Thank you,Sue Sue ,Armstrong Executive Assistant I Warden's Office MCF—Stillwater 970 Pickett Street North Bayport, MN 55003 0: 651-779-2706 Contributing to a safer Minnesota I mn.eov/doc ENT aep Cam,REOOng This email is intended to be read only by the intended recipient.This email may be legally privileged or protected from disclosure by law.If you are not the intended recipient,any dissemination of this email or any attachments is strictly prohibited,and you should refrain from reading this email or examining any attachments.If you received this email in error,please notify the sender immediately and delete this email and any attachments. Thank you. 1 4of11 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 1 of 7 ETRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Search GO Metro Cities News iVA"QW&wea6m November 8, 2017 Newsletter Archive Have you heard the latest? Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting and Follow us on Twlttert Metro Regional Meeting �Mii err eve warApIkko Metro Cities' Policy Adoption meeting and the " Metro Regional Meeting hosted by the League of Minnesota Cities and Metro Cities will be held Wednesday, November 29 at the Crowne Swaim Plaza in Plymouth. Please plan to c attend! Click here to read the agenda and here to register. Draft 2018 Legislative Policies are now rir ,� � online for review. The draft policies were AwAgK- recommended by four policy committees and approved by the Metro Cities Board of Directors. Draft policies and the policy adoption process were mailed to city administratorstmanagers. Comments or questions on proposed policies should be directed In currenvArchived to ,7mmn.orr% Once the Newsletters: policies are adopted, they will serve as the Archives framework for Metro Cities'work at the Legislature and Metropolitan Council in 2018. We hope to see you at the policy adoption and joint regional meeting on November 29. Final Outreach Meeting on SAC Task Force 5of11 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-4... 11/8/2017 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 2 of 7 Recommendations A third and final outreach meeting being conducted by Met Council Environmental Services (MCES) staff to discuss results from a recent SAC (Sewer Availability Charge)task force is this Thursday from 1-3 pm at Golden Valley City Hall. Metro Cities encourages city officials to attend and learn more about proposed recommendations for the SAC program. Metro Cities staff, city officials and business representatives participated on the task force that examined outdoor seating and how SAC determinations are made, and has made recommendations that call for using gross square footage for determinations rather than net square footage that are intended to simplify SAC processes. Metro Cities encourages city officials to attend the meeting and provide feedback. Following the outreach process, the recommendations will be considered by the Metropolitan Council for adoption early in 2018. Thursday, November 9, 1 to 3 p.m. Golden Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road Register at SACPrograrnAmetc.state.mmus. Met Council Discusses Climate Vulnerability and Impacts on Infrastructure The Metropolitan Council recently discussed an assessment on climate vulnerability on regional infrastructure and operations. The assessment specifically noted localized flood (surface water flooding) risks and analyzed potential flooding impacts on Metro Transit infrastructure. The Council has identified extreme rainfall and heat waves as climate hazards. Staff explained that metrics used are the same as those used by the State's Climatology office. The Council has identified tools to assess local flooding and will use the data and modelling to conduct assessments of vulnerable transit and transportation corridors. The Council did not adopt any response strategies, but discussed possible future actions, including increasing surface water infiltration, and planning for re-routing roads 6of11 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1B97-4... 11/8/2017 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 3 of 7 used by traffic and transit buses. Met Council staff explained that resiliency is not a comprehensive plan requirement but said they have received interest in data and strategies from city officials. Staff said the Council will continue to gather data, collaborate with local governments and engineers, promote local stormwater management practices and make public safety information available for transit riders. The Land Use Advisory Committee will also review climate change and human vulnerability to localized flooding and extreme heat. Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651- 215-4001 or charlieCaD-metrocitiesmn.org with any questions. Met Council Advisory Committees Discuss Water Supply Planning and Land Use The Metropolitan Council has begun to explore connections between water and land use planning and development. At a joint meeting of the Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC)and Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee(MAWSAC)this week, the advisory committees discussed potential joint work in this area. Advisory committee members were invited to give feedback on how each committee's jurisdictions and workplans could be utilized to explore the region's use of groundwater and stormwater and how to use existing financial resources for planning needs regarding land use and water supply. The LUAC and MAWSAC include city officials in addition to representatives from the business community and other sectors. Participant suggestions included the need to recognize the MUSA and where development can occur, water use reduction strategies, a consideration of transportation corridor planning and its effects on future development, stormwater planning considerations in relation to development and redevelopment, and the need for community engagement and education on water use and water resources. Additional strategies for water supply planning and conservation were suggested, including 7of11 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-4... 11/8/2017 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 4 of 7 updating the plumbing code to improve lawn irrigation equipment efficiency, removing barriers to reuse, implementing tiered rate structures for water users, promoting best practices for conservation including public education, and incentives for conservation. Metro Cities staff participated in the meeting, and responded to various discussion points, noting Metro Cities policies, including support for removing barriers to wastewater and stormwater reuse and statewide resources to plan for water supply, support of conservation strategies, and opposition to elevating water supply to a regional system. Metro Cities will continue to closely monitor future Council activity in this area and provide updates. Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215-4001 or chariie(c-metrocitiesmn.org with any questions. TAC Makes Regional Solicitation Recommendations The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)to the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) recently recommended several changes to the draft Regional Solicitation. The Regional Solicitation process is the method by which federal transportation dollars are allocated within the metro area. The funding is distributed among roadway, transit and travel demand management, and bicycle and pedestrian projects. Recommended changes include using a 50- point scoring measure for non-motorized trail projects that include a year-round maintenance plan for snow and ice control, increasing the amount that can be awarded to the Travel Demand Management from $350,000 to $500,000, and decreasing the amount for a bike or multi-use trail from $5 million to $3.5 million. In addition, applicants will be asked to commit to fully funding projects, even if other funding sources are not realized. These recommendations will be considered by TAB at their November 15 meeting. If approved, the Regional Solicitation will be released for public comment. Minnesota Housing Announces Funding 8of11 hq://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-4... 11/8/2017 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 5 of 7 Awards The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency announced $126 million in affordable housing awards to support the construction and preservation of affordable housing. Metro Cities advocated for housing funding in the 2017 session. The Legislature appropriated $42 million in housing infrastructure bonds and a $25 million general fund appropriation for projects. The funds are awarded through a"super RFP" process with funds from Minnesota Housing, the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Metropolitan Council, City of Minneapolis, City of Saint Paul, Dakota County, Hennepin County and Washington County. In the metropolitan area, awards were issued to applicants for projects in Waconia, Shakopee, Savage, Minnetonka, Mounds View, Blaine, Plymouth, Bloomington, West St. Paul, Maple Grove, Prior Lake, Bayport, Hugo, Roseville, St. Paul, Minneapolis as well as several region-wide applicants. The awards include funding for new construction and rehabilitation of single family and multifamily projects as well as land trust expansions. Click here for a may of selected single family and multifamily awards. More details on the awards can be found on Events and Workshops for City Officials MN NAHRO and the Metro Consortium of Community Developers(MCCD)will host a redevelopment symposium that city officials and staff are invited to attend. The event is comprised of several sessions, including: Attracting Redevelopment, Financing Tools& Requirements, Legal Nuts& Bolts for Redevelopment and Putting the Redevelopment Puzzle Together. The symposium is offered on two dates: November 14 in Woodbury or November 17, in Bloomington. The event is approved for 5 AICP CM credits. Visit http://www.mnnahro.oEg for complete details and to register. The Metropolitan Council will host upcoming 9of11 h4://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3 73 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 11/8/2017 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 6 of 7 webinars and workshops for city officials: A webinar It's Not Just a Color on the Mau: Zonino in Plan Implementation on Thursday, November 16 from 12:00 PM— 1:00 PM. The webinar will address regulations and statutes governing land use and comprehensive plan requirements. Presented by Lisa Barajas and Mike Larson. 1 CM Credit. The workshop will be held on December 1 from 11:30 AM—2:00 PM at the Ramsey County Library, 2180 N Hamline Avenue in Roseville. The session will cover what happens after the comprehensive plan is adopted and how communities can sustain relationships built during this process. Facilitated by Todd Streeter, Principal of Community Collaboration. 2 CM credits. Lunch will be provided. Contact for for information. Metro Cities News is emailed periodically to all Metro Cities member niayors, 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 er(aametrocitiesmn.or and provide the following:n Name,(Title, Employer and Email address. Thank you. 100f11 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3A0-1B97-4... 11/8/2017 Eric Johnson From: Mary McComber Sent: Monday, November 6, 2017 1:43 PM To: Eric Johnson Cc: Jennifer Pinski Subject: FW: Ribbon Cutting - EVOLVE Adoption &Family Services 40 Year Anniversary! Monday 11/20, Ilam Eric, For weekly notes-and can you post? Thanks, Mary From: Erica Oesterre!ch [membership@greaterstillwaterchamber.com] Sent: Monday, November 6,201710:15 AM To: Mary McComber Subject: Ribbon Cutting-EVOLVE Adoption&Family Services 40 Year Anniversary! Monday 11/20, 11am Event Invitation Ribbon Cutting-EVOLVE Adoption& Family Services 40 Year Anniversary! [https:Hcham bermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/257/Image/ribbon-cutting4.jpg] EVOLVE Adoption&Family Services is celebrating their 40 year anniversary-WOW! Come join us for this celebration event. EVOLVE Adoption&Family Services envisions a world where everyone has nurturing, permanent,and supportive family relationships.They accomplish this by providing ethical, high-quality adoption and foster care programs, pregnancy services,child-focused recruitment, and family support. Date: November 20, 2017 Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM CST Location: 5850 Omaha Ave N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Contact: Greater Stillwater Chamber 651-439-4001 Email: communications@greaterstillwaterchamber.com Date/Time Details: Monday, November 20 11:00 am Fees/Admission: RSVPs requested to assist in planning this event! Click Here for More lnformation<http://greaterstillwaterchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/ribbon-cutting- evolve-adoption-fam ily-services-40-year-anniversary-25143> 1 11 of 11