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Home My WebLink Aboutweekly notes - Feb 9th 2018 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: February 9th,2018 TO: City Council Members& Staff ` f FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator GENERAL ITEMS: • 1 have enclosed the listing for the former Goodwill site as published by the marketing firm.Just some perspective on the`going" lease rate per square foot of$6.90.Retail space and commercial land(even raw land for purchase)the STH 36 corridor is very expensive. • Xcel Energy has rolled out the Partners in Energy program; I have enclosed a copy of their flyer and more information will be out on the City's website/Facebook and upcoming newsletter. • The City still has opening on the Park Commission, if you know anyone who might be interested in serving, please shoot me their name and I will be glad to reach out to them. • BCWD—Agenda for 2115/18 • Chief DeRosier has provided the January 2018—Police Activity Report. • The ad-hoc group investigating security system changes to the City Hall met on Friday with the consultant Dan Van Ampting from NAC.Some final defects that are noted in the building—that have led to some issues are: type of cabling used;how that cabling was used and the methodology in which it was connected throughout the facility.I will potentially have a STEP 2 action —hiring a consultant to craft an RFP for a new system in the coming days;possibly for the Council consideration on 2/13/18. Mayor McComber provided: 1. METRO CITIES NEWS for 212/19 2. Information on the MN Chief Association—Leadership Day. Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 16 - � 76 Z ut V V r { UA Ij 7. b' CLI f F UJ LL0 a W L t s o CC) 00 —( ` > < ■ ��* CO Ir w M Noil Lf7 � flr 1 0 I Z LLJ A ■ a Tlti P ■ U] C l • ICL •. '`tea T 0. L1 coF I Q Im > a - _ _ t k 1 F f y. irrr xf 11 s, ' K r r z U) M Z W oZ o E z E o NYoY _°' v L W M o 0 o L J O d C _. M "3 _C 0 U4U) � 3 y o W LU W m O ti o 2 � Q J 0 CO Y N N v u LL 1 0 CNLO o m ON N C I I o0 Ln 'IT 6s '• ' I I Ea 10o U) 0 I I! o O O p N 1---- L may- p I I [� I N1 M 69 ff3 e I LL 4 -- I- - ---- -. ca LO LO I ~ t qL y ! I cz r LC) EA 0 e 1 LL o CL `II ;011 LI � m Lo Z EL __ _. _.. 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Home Energy Squad®Visits in Oak Park Heights This February, the City of Oak Park Heights kicked off a campaign to help residents save money on energy bills. Home Energy Squad visits are still available for$100 --and free for households that meet income requirements. The City would like to rally your help to reach a goal of completing 20 visits by May 2018. To schedule a visit go to: HomeEnergySguad.net or call 866-222-4595. Home Energy Squad visits Include: ✓ Two energy specialists that will install energy-saving materials as needed: o High efficiency light bulbs (LEDs) o Programmable thermostat installation and programming o Door weather stripping o High-efficiency showerhead and faucet aerators ✓ Diagnostic tests: o Water heater insulation, temperature assessment and adjustment o Attic and wall insulation inspection o Blower door test o Thermal image testing o Combustion safety test o Carbon monoxide check ✓ A summary report that explains the findings and connects you with your personal energy advisor. Do you qualify for a free visit? If your household size meets the annual income limits listed below, you qualify for a free visit. You will be asked to sign a waiver verifying your household income at the beginning of your visit. Household Size Income Limit People Annual Income 1 $24,541 2 $32,092 3 $39,643 4 $47,194 5 $54,745 6 $62,296 7 $63,712 8 $65,128 Call 866-222-4595 to ask questions and to schedule a visit. 5of16 J B ROWN 7 455 IIASWARl7 AV N 0A K - A L E . Art N C R E E K 1 WATERSHED s�S I..R:ill.ti�2l1?C1<r 1 1•I iC11V 1 1 t. 1 i�11. 7r, f FAX 1 "" ll'k+.11 CW W t7.C?FL G REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS Thursday,February 15,2018 at 6:30 PM 1) Call Regular Meeting to order @ 6:30 P.M NOTE MEETING LOCATION C' Regular Board Meeting will be held at 2) Approve Regular Meeting Agenda and Discussion Agenda Washington Conservation Center Y� 455 Hayward Ave N r 3) Public Comments Oakdale,MN 55128 4) Consent Agenda—Board Action(all items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Managers and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Manager removes an item from the consent agenda for discussion or there is a request to remove the item from the consent agenda, in which event the board will consider whether to remove the item from the consent agenda and consider it separately.) a) Approve Board Meeting Minutes of the January 10,2018 Regular Meeting b) Accept Permit Fee Statements c) Attendance and Expenses (i) Approve Board and Administrator Registration and attendance/per diem for MAWD Day at the Capitol March 7-8,2018 (ii) Approve Board Registration and per diem for Feb 15 Environmental Initiative Legislative Review (iii)Approve BCWD CAC registration for"Workshop on Lake Processes and Nutrient Impairments."Feb 22,2018 d) Approve Scope for an Annual Partner Meeting—April 2018 5) New Business a) Lower St Croix One Watershed One Plan i. Review Workplan,Timeline&Budget ii. Memorandum of Agreement-Board Action iii. Appoint BCWD Representative and Alternate to Policy Committee—Board Action b) Watershed Based Funding 2018-19—Discussion 6) Treasurer's Report a) Clean Water Partnership 2018 Membership—Board Action b) Review Authorized Funds Spreadsheet c) 2018 Budget with actual carry forward—Board Action d) Current Items Payable-Board Action 7) Discussion Agenda-No Action Required a) Administrator Updates b) Communications&Manager Reports c) March 2018 Regular BCWD Board Agenda 8) Adjournment Managers: Craig Leiser,President • Sharon Schwarze,Vice-President • Gerald 1ohnson.Treasurer • Connie Taillon • Anne Maule Miller,Secretary 6of16 POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 OAK PARK BLVD.NORTH•P.O.BOX 2007 OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA 55082 TELEPHONE:(651)439-4723 FAX:(651)439-3639 EMERGENCY:911 February 8, 2018 To: Eric Johnson,City Administrator From: Brian DeRosier, Chief of Police Subject: Police Activity Report—January 2018 This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of January 2018. Officers responded to and generated 493 calls for service in the City of Oak Park Heights during the month. The department responded to many incidents during the month. This is a summary/sampling of some of the cases we responded to and investigated: 1. Death investigation of 44 yr. old male. Ongoing investigation/suspicious circumstances. 2. Responded to EDP female threatening to hurt herself and her baby. 3. Arrested male for warrants and possession of suspected heroin. 4. Recovered a stolen vehicle and a trailer out of Eagan—suspect arrested possession of stolen prop. and drugs. 5. Took report of stolen vehicle from hotel. Vehicle was rental and suspect was female .'acquaintance"of victim. Legally owned machine gun pistol in back of vehicle.Vehicle recovered but without weapon. 6. Arrested male for DWI and Hit and Run accident.Vehicle held for forfeiture. 7. Investigating theft of cell phones from retailer. Ring hitting stores around metro. 8. Responded to domestic with roommates throwing laundry soap at each other. 9. Investigation of stolen vehicle—inmate released from WC Jail. 10. Investigation of stolen vehicle from used car dealer—let suspect take care for test drive without obtaining any identification. 11. Arrested male for Warrants/False Info/Brass Knuckles/Meth. Male also had an unreported gun shot wound to his foot.Taken to hosp for treatment. 12. Investigation of burglary to residence—suspect inmate released from WC Jail. Inv. Paradise/Officer Wynia/and Sgt. Vierling did community outreach giving a presentation to a student group from the SWAHS on safety and self defense for females. Well received and thank you to the officers for putting together a great program. One of squad cars was hit by WC snow plow while the squad was parked on the side of the road with emergency lights activated at the scene of a vehicle accident. Squad has been out of service for repairs for over a week and is just as of today starting to be worked on. We had 1 l days during the month where we were at full staff due to vacations, sick leave and training. 7of16 POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 OAK PARK BLVD.NORTH •P.O.BOX 2007 OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA 55082 ,. TELEPHONE:(651)439-4723 ' FAX:(651)439-3639 EMERGENCY:911 Officers attended training courses during the month: 1. All officers received training on Miranda warnings and issues. 2. Sgt. Vierling attended training on Sex Traffic 3. Sgt. Givand and Sgt. Vierling attended NIMS ICS 300 supervisor course 4. Inv. Paradise received 3-day training on specialized restraint of EDP children sponsored by the school. Chief DeRosier 8of16 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 1 of 8 CETRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Search I GO Metro Cities News February 2, 2018 Have you heard the latest? TAC Openings Follow us onrwitter! Metro Cities is seeking interested applicants for o two open seats on the Metropolitan Council's Technical Advisory Committee(TAC)which advices the TAB (Transportation Advisory Board). The TAC and TAB are official participants in the region's 3C transportation planning process on issues that determine transportation planninq and funding. Appointees 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 q0WN*WAftT40W0WWW geography. The Board also gives preference to those who agree to serve on Metro Cities WON Transportation Policy Committee. The Board seeks candidates who will be committed to strong attendance at meetings. To apply, please submit a letter of interest and a resume/bio by Tuesday, February 13, 2018 to �41WVAQkWW Kim Ciarrocchi. Applications can be submitted via mail (Metro Cities, 145 University Avenue In CurrentlArchived West, St. Paul, MN 55103) or Newsletters: email: .aloluetiyL-iiietru(;i iesmn.orq. Archives DPS and MNIT Release Project Roadmap and Funding Request for MNLARS Fix 9of16 h4://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1B97-40... 2/9/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters - Metro Cities Page 2 of 8 The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS)and Minnesota IT Services(MNIT) recently released a "project road map"with respect to improving the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS)system. The system, created to replace a 30-year old IT system for driver's license, identification card and vehicle registration transactions, has experienced numerous challenges since the motor-vehicle portion roll-out last summer. The road map, developed with deputy registrars, auto dealers, financial institutions and policymakers, contains several priorities including repairing system glitches, filling gaps in functionality, and improving customer service and system performance. The goal is for high priority system defects to be addressed by July 2018, with a goal of addressing all system improvements by December 2019. DPS and MNIT will request$43 million from the 2018 Legislature, with $37 million for critical system improvements and $6 million for customer service capacity increases. DPS and MNIT have warned that without funding, high priority defects cannot be addressed until June 2020. Funding to address costs incurred by deputy registrar offices resulting from MNLARS system defects are not included in the request. At a Senate hearing last month, several legislators expressed frustration and disappointment that the system continues to not function properly and were surprised that a clear timeline for fixing the system was not available. For more information on the MNLARS Project Roadmap, click �,�_ ,. Metropolitan Council Authorizes Public Hearing on Wastewater Reuse Amendments The Metropolitan Council has authorized a public hearing to receive comments on three proposed amendments to the Water Resource Policy Plan (WRPP). The proposed amendments are a result of the work of the Met Council Wastewater Reuse Policy Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force was to review the Council's regional wastewater reuse policies and make any recommendations to address potential opportunities and regional/local partnerships for 10 of 16 h4://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8C3AO-1 B97-40... 2/9/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 3 of 8 wastewater reuse. The task force found consensus on the need for a reuse program,that reuse capabilities should be developed and that MCES should work in cooperation, and not competition,with local water suppliers. The task force discussed the potential regional benefits of wastewater reuse and agreed any benefits are best evaluated on a case by case basis, with criteria that might include whether a project advances water sustainability, provides environmental benefit and fosters the regional economy by attracting a project that would otherwise not locate to the region without reclaimed water. It was recommended that MCES pursue non- Council sources of funding to provide reclaimed water services. The Task Force did not reach consensus on regional cost sharing through use of the municipal wastewater charge for reuse purposes. The Task Force recommended that this issue be considered by the Metropolitan Council, with a pilot project that would include a cost share cap, public input and user agreement. To view a previous Metro Cities' newsletter article on the Task Force, click , - The Council has proposed three WRPP amendment options for comment. All three include: (1) setting reclaimed water cost on a case by case, cost of service model, (2) having the Metropolitan Council cooperate and partner with local communities, and (3) pursuing non- Council funding for re-use opportunities. The first option would not include any proposal for cost-sharing, or the use of regional fees, for this purpose. The second amendment option includes the first amendment changes and applies a regional cost share based on defined environmental and economic development regional benefits. The third option would apply a regional cost share based on identified benefits to the wastewater system or that the project would be inhibited by a prolonged water appropriation permit process with the Department of Natural Resources. Amendments two and three would cap the regional cost share at 0.75% of total annual municipal wastewater charges. Two hearings are currently being planned and will take place in mid-March. For more 11 of 16 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8C3AO-1 B97-40... 2/9/2018 Curfent/Archived Newsletters ® Metro Cities Page 4 of 8 information on the proposed amendments, click Questions? Please contact Steve Huser at or 651-215- 4003. Metropolitan Council Approves Corridors of Commerce Submissions to MnDOT The Metropolitan Council has approved 10 projects for submission to MnDOT for funding from the Corridors of Commerce Program. As a reminder, MnDOT is accepting submissions through Feb. 5th. All projects proposed by the Council are consistent with the Transportation Policy Plan (TPP). For more information and to view the list of projects, click The Corridors of Commerce program was created to provide additional trunk highway capacity by improving bottlenecks, reduce barriers to commerce and to make improvements to the movement of freight. Legislation enacted last year mandates that MnDOT consider eight criteria when scoring projects that include: return on investment, million for the next round of projects. For more information, click Questions? Please contact Steve Huser at svvn Ymezrgumgsmn.or-q or 651-215- 4003. Metro Cities Convenes Livable Communities Act Program Review Work Group Metro Cities has convened a work group to review the Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities (LCA) programs. Formation of a group was recommended by Metro Cities for the purposes of examining the programs and to 12 of 16 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-lB97-40... 2/9/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 5 of 8 identify any areas of concern and potential recommendations for modification to the programs. Metro Cities' policies strongly support the LCA programs and ensuring that program criteria are flexible and that programs are accessible to participating communities. This work will include a review of the LCA programs by Metropolitan Council LCA staff, a review of city experiences with programs and any concerns, and discussion of potential recommendations from the group. Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215-4001 or � � with any questions. Metropolitan Council Hosts 50-Year Event The Metropolitan Council hosted a 50-year event last week at the U of M's McNamara Center, with over 250 people in attendance. Governor Dayton gave opening remarks, highlighting the region's changing population and increased needs for regional services and infrastructure, the partnerships as well as divisions that influence the provision of regional services and the need for the seamless provision of regional infrastructure. Chair Alene Tchourumoff spoke about the work the Council has accomplished in the past 50 years and highlighted priorities for her term: affordable housing, transit and building equitable communities. Chair Tchourumoff noted that the region must be competitive with other regions nationally and globally and compared this region's performance in providing regional services and infrastructure against other regions in the country that do not coordinate services or infrastructure. The event featured a panel discussion with three former chairs of the Council. Sue Haigh, Curt Johnson, and Ted Mondale answered questions from moderator Brian McDaniel. The panel highlighted the value of engagement by local governments in the work of the Council, the challenges confronting the region and how panelists would define their successes. When asked about the future of the Council, the panel identified housing, water resources, autonomous vehicles, and attracting and retaining a quality workforce as the most important regional issues of the future. To find out more about the Met Council's 50- year anniversary, click 13 of 16 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3A0-1 B97-40... 2/9/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 6 of 8 Metropolitan Council Approves Waivers on LCDA,TOD awards The Metropolitan Council last week approved five additional Livable Communities awards for projects in Minnetonka, Minneapolis, Roseville and St. Paul. (Minneapolis and Minnetonka Funds were available from project relinquishments and interest earnings. Discussion at the Community Development Committee and full Council focused on the timeline and process of awarding the additional funds outside the regular cycle as well as the recommendation to waive fund guidelines and per-city caps. The Council chose to award the additional funds to projects that met the minimum score necessary to be considered for funding but did not receive full or any funding due to award guidelines and fund balances. The Council also chose to waive the guideline that states up to 40%of the Livable Communities Demonstration Account(LCDA)funds available in a grant cycle are available to support projects located in the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul and waived the funding limit of no more than $2 million per city for the LCDA TOD(transit oriented development) program. Metro Cities and a work group of Livable Communities-participating cities are currently reviewing the Livable Communities programs. See the article explaining this group in this newsletter. Save the Date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting! Mark your calendars and save the date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting! This year's event will be held on Thursday, April 19th at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in their Bullard Rainforest Auditorium. The evening will again start off with a social hour, followed by a guest speaker, and will wrap up with a brief(but important!) business meeting to elect members and officers to the Board of Directors. All member city staff and elected officials are welcome and encouraged to attend! More information and details to come. Questions? Contact Kimberly at 651-215-4000 or I�i�nbenvtcirneirocitresrrar�.orc�. EVENT: Met Council Training for LCA 14 of 16 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8C3AO-1 B97-40... 2/9/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters m Metro Cities Page 7 of 8 Applicants The Metropolitan Council is offering design workshops for applicants to the Livable Communities Demonstration Account(LCDA) and Transit-Oriented Development(TOD) programs in an effort to improve the design of proposed projects. A panel of urban designers, landscape architects, and architects review project designs and provide feedback to applicants before full applications are submitted. The review provides the opportunity for applicants to strengthen their project to best meet LCA goals and priorities. The workshops will once again be a two-part series with the first workshop in February and the second workshop sometime in early May. This format was established so that design review could be provided earlier in the development process and be more useful to applicants in their project development. For more information, contact: Ryan Kelley, TOD Program at 651-602-1541 and or Jonathan Stanley, LCDA Program at 651-602- 1633 and lonathan.stanlev((-metc.state.mn.us. Metropolitan Council SAC Task Force The 2016-2017 SAC Task Force will be hosting a meeting with small businesses regarding the Task Force's recommended changes to the SAC Program on Tuesday, February 6. These changes include adjustments to the SAC determination and SAC credit process. A high level overview can be found For additional details, please join the Met Council: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 2:30PM Gandhi Mahal Community Room 3009 27th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 Contact SACProgram(aD-metc.state.mn.us with any questions. 15 of 16 http://www.metrocitiesmn.orgdndex.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3A0-1B97-40... 2/9/2018 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 7,2018 3:33 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: [mayorassoc] Invitation to Attend City Leader's Day at Chief of Police Association Conference For weekly notes ---Original Message---- From: Frazell, Kevin <KFrazell@lmc.org> To: Mayor's Association <mayorassoc@listserv.lmc.org> Sent: Tue, Feb 6, 2018 2:30 pm Subject: [mayorassoc] Invitation to Attend City Leader's Day at Chief of Police Association Conference For the first time, the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association (MCPA)will host City Leadership Day at its annual training conference, the Executive Training Institute (ETI). The goal of dedicating a day to city leaders is to improve their understanding of the issues facing municipal law enforcement agencies as well as enhance the relationships they have with their police chiefs and command staff. The MCPA invites city leaders from across Minnesota to the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. There are several education sessions planned for city leaders, including national speakers on the fallout from the Trayvon Martin case and a city hall perspective on the Philando Castile shooting. For more information on the education sessions and registration,please click this link. /L e cam.rE�c, c��u�a-ctt y-Euu�rs I hope you consider attending. Thank you, Andy Skoogman Executive Director Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association mnchiefs.org You are currently subscribed to mayorassoc as: marymccomber@aol.com To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-301288- 121116.6fbb700977e16ee0d72ee7c068d21a57@listserv.lmc.or 1 16 of 16