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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly notes - Feb 2nd 2018 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: February 2,2018 TO: City Council Members&Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator Zoning and Development Items: 1.Andersen Windows reached out to the City about the placement of a PERMANENT trailer-type facility to be located behind their corporate offices.Such trailer is being used as a warming house at the super bowl and apparently will showcase various window types and lines. They hope to use the trailer as a meeting space and/or to further show window styles to visitors. This type of permanent placement cannot be allowed by interim uses—such as authorized at Xcel Energy, but might be permissible as an accessory structure.However,the Building Official's review-Julie Hultman—outlines several concerns with this proposal and here memo is attached. If Andersen would like to proceed it will require significant building code upgrades—but not significant site concerns. 2.The Council desired to discuss the concepts of installing CITY MONUMENT signage at various entries into the City;I have reached out to two firms for approximate price quotes.See the enclosed solicitation;Also enclosed are some images of possible locations and sites where I believe the Council was thinking...?Of course,these could be changed or different locations selected. In most cases these are MNDOT Right of ways and would require their approvals.Overall,it is step one. 3.The Council did desire to explore a more permanent and assured snowplowing contractor was available beyond a year-to-year position and/or to have a PLAN B developed; Staff has reach out to Raleigh Trucking to inquire about a three-year blanket agreement;a draft contract was supplied to them for initial input—but essentially holds the current contract in place through 2021 with 2.5%price escalators each season. 4.The City will be asked to approve approximately$301,000 in cost sharing commitments with Washington County for the 2018 Osgood Ave. roadway and trail improvements; roughly one half of these costs will be the water main update-the balance will be the sidewalks and trail ways.On a related note,finding clear easements for the Osgood Ave.watermain from the 1960's is proving difficult,staff will continue to search otherwise the City might need to utilize an adverse possession process. 5.Staff has completed the Small Cellular Ordinance documents and this is expected to be on the 2113 Council Agenda. 6.As mentioned by the Mayor at the 1/10118 goal setting session,the Just Transition Fund will be available to begin to discuss the concept use/transition plans for the decommissioning of the Xcel Energy King Plant—although when that might Occur is unknown. Also,as foilow-up to the number of goals outlined by the Council on 1/10/181 have some updates I would like to share.Generally, I will shoot for a 5 or 5:30 pm start,depending on Council availability. Other Items: • The City has received a letter from the City of Marine on St.Croix related to the sale of the school property in their community;see enclosed. • As sought by the Council,the County has confirmed the City's communication outlining its intention to move to an OPEN BOOK process of property valuation;versus the previous process of Board of Review.This will take place in April. • After receiving further feedback from Washington County asking to apply the County signal timing... STANTEC did perform additional review of the intersection at 58e St and CTY HWY 15—as it relates to measurable impacts due to Kwik Trip and the allocation of IMPACT COST.Based on some new modeling,there were not significant differences between the latest and the November 2017 models applied.The County was issued a communication outlining those findings and how City data is utilized— see enclosed. • For background information,the City will be billing the School District$86,187 for their share of the costs associated with the School Liaison Officer. Mayor McComber provided: 1. METRO CITIES NEWS-Feb 2,2018 2. Conversations in the Valley—for Feb 218t,2018 3. The Nov 1st 2017 and Jan 30,2018th Agendas for the Lower St.Croix Valley Partnership Team. 4. NLC Advocacy Update—Jan 30th 5. Feb 15th Chamber Mixer Information 6. Ribbon Cutting—Good Times Tattoo—Feb 14th- 4 PM. Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd.N.—P.O.Box 2007 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574 Memo To: Eric Johnson,City Administrator From: Julie Hultman,Building Official Date: February 2,2018 Re: Andersen Warming House—Use @ 5909 Omaha Ave. N.,OPH Andersen Corp. has approached the City as to the possibility of reusing the warming house,they had constructed for the Super Bowl festivities,at their 5909 Omaha Ave. N. location.It was proposed to be permanently placed upon a concrete foundation and to be used as an office space. The current structure was constructed of panelized components for use in Minneapolis and is approx.975 square feet in size,including the deck areas at each end. it appears to be insulated; however,whether or not it meets energy code is unclear; has an electrical panel and a see-through fireplace. As a permanent structure on the site: 1. It would need to be setback to maintain fire separation from the main building. 2. Egress would need to be met. 3. It would need to be accessible and have an accessible route to the building. 4. The Fire Marshal has stated that as an office use, limited to occupant load of under 10 and no occupancy outside of staff would be permitted. S. As an Office Use, it would not require fire sprinklers(as we have adopted CH 1306 Special Fire Protection Systems)that allows occupancies under 2,000 s.f.to not be sprinkled);however,as a meeting area,conference room or similar,showroom or any other type of assembly(Type A Occupancy)it does require sprinklers. 6. A single Unisex restroom is required. 7. The current structure,as assembled does not have footings and would need to be anchored to that foundation to MN Code. 8. Ventilation, Heat and AC conditioning is required Placing it as a permanent structure will not be easy or inexpensive. if Andersen wishes to move forward,the above items will need to be addressed. Additionally,they will need to provide all of the architectural and Code analysis for the structure,the panelized system documentation and related special inspection report, new/revised drawings and Code analysis for the structure,foundation and anchoring to accommodate 2015 MN Code to created it as a permanent office use structure,and energy code compliance information/data for the structure and lighting,along with plans for plumbing and HVAC, a site plan that shows setbacks and exterior elements,and a landscape plan (if appropriate). 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 2-1-18 TO: Rivard Stone-info@rlvardstone.com Twin Cities Monument--tcmonument@msn.com FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com RE: Seeking Estimates for Monument Signs The City is seeking initial estimates for the installation of City Signage within a public right of way welcoming people to the City. If your firm would be so kind as to provide us some initial estimates based on the following: 1. Your estimate for such signage should be something similar in size and scope of the picture attached and is approximately 6'X 6'+/-in size, includes necessary footings and installation costs. (not including any additional planting bases or surrounding elements). 2. For estimate purposes,the Sign would be required to state"Welcome to Oak Park Heights"and include the City's logo with color. 3. The City has no significant preference as to stone type-and is willing to consider options. Please note these in any submittal as to options. 4. We understand that footings, permits and site locations can vary costs based on access,soils,etc;so please provide any installation and permitting as separate estimates. If we could have a response as to your estimates by 218118 it would be appreciated. THANK YOU. __ �. . � � : ,,, �{u c 1iil��' J I ;�' �; a ,� ,� y. w��'r .�,. 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Byway of review,since December 2015 when the closing of Marine School,and others,was suddenly announced, our City, citing the crucial role that schools play in the fabric of the neighborhoods that fund,populate and support them,has consistently asked the District what is planned to become of this community asset. Later, the City's specially designated representatives asked ISD 4834 to engage in good faith negotiations to explore whether the school could be sold to our City which was instrumental in its establishment,operation and funding for more than half a century. Answers to those questions were not forthcoming as the ISD board referenced a"stay" relative to discussions of sale or reuse of the school. Nevertheless, in February 2017,the City worked painstakingly to accomplish a mutual agreement to eliminate the"stay"that existed between District 834 and its litigants to permit the District expressly to discuss,explore and pursue the potential sale of the school to Marine. After that time,no material discussions or mutual exploration of the concept has occurred-at least as involves this City with District 834. On March 30, 2017, specially designated representatives of the City attempted to discuss the matter with the board at a"learning session". The City was assured that the school board would work with Marine on this matter, as all Board members present individually indicated he or she saw no reason the District would not sell to the City as long as the selling price reflected the appraised value. On April 74th,the City was advised that ISD's 834's property committee had met. We were advised that the District was seeking an update to its already existing valuation appraisal of Marine School.We appreciated those indications and thank you for them. Though we were very pleased to learn that an appraisal already existed,the City was told it would take "several months" to update the appraisal. Accordingly, on August 28, 2017, having heard nothing further from ISD 834,the City wrote to the District's Kristen Hoheisel,indicating that we"would like to move forward with discussions of the Marine Elementary property...."and invited a meeting at your earliest convenience.No meeting ever occurred,but it is our understanding that the District's appraisal has now been updated. None of it has been shared with or discussed with the City.We have not seen the District's appraisal or its update. it may or may not be an accurate summary of value of this school but,not having seen it and having no understanding of its range,we cannot say. On or about November 17, 2017 the City's property committee chair was contacted by Ms.Hoheisel (by phone)who stated that the required price for the Marine School was$2,000,000 and that the City had 30 days to respond. Like any buyer,the City was hard pressed to respond to,let alone understand,ultimatums such as this but, nevertheless, the City proposed $665,000.00 which is roughly the same amount for which the Board sold its downtown Stillwater property,New Heights School. This proposal was rejected by Ms. Hoheisel immediately,without discussion or explanation and she responded (by phone)stating that the Board's last and final offer was$1,750,000.00 and the City had "7 days to accept it." We renewed our request for information about the value of the building as shown by the District's own appraisal,but this was refused. - We encourage, and respectfully request,that at this time the Board indicate a willingness to attempt meaningful negotiations and discussion for the possible sale of the Marine School to its constituent :municipality. As an alternative to what has occurred,we invite earnest and good faith negotiations aimed at truly exploring the potential for this local public asset. We are flexible and will consider any number of approaches to determining a reasonable and market based value. We invite your good faith suggestions as well. Approaches which we suggest include,but may not be limited to: Review of your appraisal and possibly payment of the very same amount identified as the property value in your appraisal. • That the parties jointly commission an appraisal by an appraiser,selected by one or both parties. • That the parties actually meet and discuss these matters in a face to face meeting(as would be conventional). • All of the above. Accordingly,the Cityrespectf.My requests that at this time,ISD 834 share the outcome of its appraisals with the City so that an offer from the City might be formulated or at least considered. In addition, since there have been no meetings between District 834 or its representatives since the commitment to negotiate was first declared, we request that a meeting be scheduled and held within the next two weeks. 2 Thank you kindly for your attention to this important matter. Feel free to contact nae at any time. With Kindest Regards, Glen Mills Mayor of the City of Marine on St. Croix Cc: Denis Pontrelli,District 834 Superintendent Molly O'Rouke,Washington County Administrator Bryan Bear,Hugo City Administrator Eric Johnson, Oak Park Heights City Administrator Tom McCarty, Stillwater City Administrator Linda Klein,May Township Clerk Kathy Scbnmoeckel,Stillwater Township Clerk Nancy Healey,Baytown Township Clerk Carrie Seifert,West Lakeland Township Clerk Kristina Handt,Lake Elmo City Administrator Neil Soltis, Scandia City Administrator Senator Karin Housely,District 39 Senator Roger Chamberlain,District 38 3 t - 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 1-31-18 TO: Joe Gustafson,Washington County-via email only.Joe.Gustafson@co.washington.mn.us 5P Street and CTY HWY 15-Traffic Study/letter dated 12199118 I have received your letter dated 12/19/17 and the City does appreciate your feedback.We can offer you the following comments: 1. Please recall the very important element that the City's study was commissioned to primarily determine if there have been material impacts to the intersection subsequent and as a result of the Kwik Trip development.Our study,as well as follow-up-has found the relative impact to be minor.Please note that the application of a study findings for traffic impacts 1 operations can be distinct from a study compelling a financial contribution upon a developer—for which at this time the City could not justify—not to say there are no impacts whatsoever.Undoubtedly adjustments to upstream signalizations can have impacts—but would be difficult to control for under these parameters and for applying impact costs. 2. You indicated that the City did not include the County in its study.This is not a wholly accurate position.You will recall,the City did advise you of this study proceeding in 2016.You will note my emails dated 11/3/2016 as well as 12/19/2D16 which I am sure are in your mailbox and I can provide these to you if you wish.The City has its own purposes and rationale for its own matters and was explained in detail in the 12/19/16 email.That said,you expressed concern about what would happen at the intersection utilizing the application of the County's timings. As a courtesy to the County,our engineer has requested the County's signal data and has revisited the model and that data is enclosed.Such additional analysis and site observation has not changed the general scope of the conclusions that the Kwik Trip has not materially altered the local situation. 3. While the City does appreciate the County's feedback,the City has not asked the County to accept any of its findings,rationale or process.The County may do what it would like with the data we have provided—including the data again presented.As we know,this study was supplied to the County as a courtesy and at no expense— with the thought that any data created would be of some value to your office. Naturally,the County can certainly make whatever determination it desires about"invalidity".What protocols the County may like to see in a study for its purposes could be found under a study funded by Washington County which we would be glad to have input if the County would so desire. 4. It would be a reasonable assumption that future upgrades will be needed to this intersection as were outlined in the 2037 modeling as provided to you in November.But,what those may be is unknown and will depend on how the entire area develops andlor changes in the coming decades.At this point,we concur with you that the intersection and certain turning movements have some challenges,but are not solely precipitated by or assignable to Kwik-Trip which again was and is the primary intention of our use of this data. 5. If the County believes that Kwik Trip or related current developments has caused material and defensible impacts to County highways the County is free to perform its own study and implement associated County determined impact fees to developers at the time of platting under its own MN STAT 15.99 review.We cannot justify that at this time but as this relates to item 3 above,the County is free to implement its own studies. From a big-picture standpoint, the County references the construction of a roadway from CSAH 15 to Manning Ave. If this is a desire the County has then the City at this time has no material objection to the County performing that project and the County may elect to secure necessary ROW,design, engineer,fully construct and maintain such roadway and the signalizations to be added at its complete and sole expense.We have noted this to the County previously yet there seems to be a reference that this connection is somehow a City directed project-which at this time is not a priority for our City and is not directly related to the isolated study discussed herein. Sincerely, 441— Eric Johnson City Administrator Cc: Lee Mann,City Engineer S.tarttec To: Lee Mann, PE From: Mark Powers, EIT City of Oak Park Heights Stantec Consulting Services Inc. File: 193801828.500.013 Date: January 29,2018 Reference: Evaluation of 58th Street and Stillwater Blvd(CSAH 5)Signal Operations INTRODUCTION A memo dated November 15,2017 documenting traffic conditions at the intersection of Stillwater Boulevard and 58th Street and to identify the effect that recent development has had on the intersection was previously provided to the City. The previous computer model analysis utilized a standard optimized signal timing within the SynchroSimTraffic program. At the request of the City of Oak Park Heights,the intersection was re-analyzed using the existing timings for the intersection as provided by Washington County. Specifically,the 2016 existing conditions(Table 1),the 2017 forecasted no build conditions(Table 2),and the 2017 existing conditions(Table 3)were revisited.This memo serves as a supplement to the earlier memo. (RESULTS The intersection evaluation was completed using Synchro/SimTraffic. Mir I _ AM pi" 95 96Delayf �VMT ` APPR 1 95% Delay/ ! MVMT , APPR Direction j Movement Q:eeue Vehicle ' LOS LOS LOS Queue Vehicle ' LOS LOS LOS Left 137' 51.8 D 188' l 58.9 E SEB Thru 137' 47.9 D D(46.0) 188' 56.5 E (54.5) Right 65' 9.2 A 96' 11.9 B Left 196' 43.1 D 251' 45.8 D NWB Thru 196' 44.1 1 D (24 4) 251' 50.6 D (29.7) Right 97' 6.6 A C 208' 17.8 B C Left 67' 490 D (24.9) 24' 76.2 E (29.6) NEB Thru 188' 25.1 C (23.3) 323' 38.7 D (32.1) Right 74' 7.5 A 96' 9.8 A Left 239' 40.4 D 209' 405 D SWB Thru 146' 14.7 B C 158' 13.6 B (23.9) (22.7) Right 32' 3.4 A 18' 3.3 A prn v:\1938\cc'.Vel]93801828\des1g.n\traff,c\kwik`rip\merrw ammendmen`_'inal.docx ®Stantec January 29,2018 Lee Mann,PE Page 2 of 4 Reference: Evaluation of 58th Street and Stillwater Blvd(CSAR 5)Signal Operations t f9 t , . JAM PM 95% DeIziy/ IVVMT APPR 95% Delay/ MVMT APPR Direction Movement Queue VeNcle LOS LOS LOS Queen Vehicle LOS LOS LOS Left 130' 49-5 _ D 108' 59.6 E SEB Thru _130' 46.9 D (45.2) 108' 57.6 6 (56.3) Right 61' 9.8 A 89' 11.7 B Left 197' 42.2 D 248' 45.6 D NWB Thru 197' 43.8 D 248' 52.2 D C Right 91' 6.4 A (23.5) C 206' 17.7 B (30.0) C Left 65' 48.2 D (25.1) 25' 73.8 E (30.3) NEB Thru 195' 25.8 C C 335' 38.7 D C (23.6) (32.5) Right 78' 7.0 A 102' 10.3 B Left 239' 42.0 D 210' 41.8 D 5W13 Thru 160' 15.3 B C 168' 14.8 B C (24.7) (23.8) Right 30' 3.4 A 38' 3.2 A pm v;\1938\active\193801828\design\traffic\kwik tdp\memo ammendment_8nal.docx Sta rite January 29,2018 Lee Mann,PE Page 3 of 4 Reference: Evaluation of 58th Street and Stillwater Blvd(CSAH 5)Signal Operations 111111 2=21ILL1. . a AM_ ppq 95% Delay/ MVMT I APPR -- - ^ 95% D�elay/ MVMT APPR Direction Movement Queue Vehicle I LOS I LOS LOS (QueueV{ ehick ILD S L05 LOS Left 217' 58.6 E 356' 85,', � D . E SEB Thru 217 56.7 E^ (51.5) 356 77.9 E (78.4) Right 121' 15.7 B 146' 40.0 D Left 234' 44.7 D 225' 45.0 D NWB Thru 234' 45.0 D (28.5) 225' 47.0 D (28.6) Right 87' 7.6 A C 189' 15.2 B C Left 108' 54.3 D (28.6) gp' 56.8 E (31.4) NEB Thru 219' 30.1 C C 282' 33.2 C(27.7] (29.7) ight 91' 8.4 A 83' 9.7 A Left 245' 40.4 D 173' 39.0 D SWB Thru 149' 17.5 B (25.4)C 156' 16.9 B C Right 45' 4.2 A 24' 4.6 A (23.5) The results show that the intersection as a whole still operates at an acceptable LOS C or better during both peaks. The southeast bound approach on 58th Street operates at a LOS E during the PM peak. The results on Table 2 show that the approach was expected to operate at LOS E without the development on the southwest corner. The model was calibrated to reflect the conditions observed in the field. The calibration primarily affected the vehicles in the southeast bound approach, but did also result in some adjustments to the other approaches. CONCLUSION With the existing signal timing added to the model,the analysis still shows that the intersection as a whole operates at an acceptable LOS C or better. The southeast bound approach on 58th Street does experience LOS E delays during the PM peak. To improve services on this approach the signal will need to be retimed and/or the approach will need to be widened to add more lanes. The county has stated that retiming the signal is not an option at this time. This means reducing the delay experienced by drivers would require adding a dedicated left turn lane as outlined in the previous memo. Based on the modeled results,and amount of change between the 2017 forecasted condition and the 2017 existing condition, it is not imperative that improvements be implemented at this time. It is recommended that, if improvements are considered in the future, further field observations be incorporated in the evaluation of the latest existing operating conditions. 0m v;\'938\adive\:9380:828\desgn\'rafftc\kw'r4rip\meme ammo^dryer#_.nol.docx §ta rYtec January 29,2018 Lee Mann,PE Page 4 of 4 Reference: Evaluation of 58th Street and Stillwater Blvd(CSAH 5)Signal Operations STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC. 4��7 12-7 Mark Powers Pat MCGi Transportation Engineer In Training Associate Phone:(659)967-4595 Phone:(651)967-4655 Mark.Powers@stanlec.com Pat.McGraw@stantec.com pm v.,\1938\ac11ve\193801828\des1gn\trafifc\kw1k trip\memo ammendmenl_flnaf.docx i ingwn I Public Works Department Donald J.Theisen,P.E Direcler , �r Coun Wayne N.aandbug.P.E. [ I oeRuty piroet2riCnunty(=npMeCr December 19,2017 Ede.Johnson City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights P.O.Box 2007 Oak Park Heights.MN 65082 Hello Eric, Washington County has received and reviewed the city's traffic study pertaining to the new Kwik-Trip gas station on 58th Street,west of County State Aid Highway(CSAH)15(Stillwater Blvd). Unfortunately,neither the City nor Stanlec contacted Washington County staff n the process of preparing this study to check any of the assumptions about the signal system timing and operation, Therefore, we have found the study to be invalid in both its assumptions and its Gonolr§ipr�_ The study correctly notes: V was observed during the data cotoetion times in 2047 that the southeast bound approach often would trot forty dear during a cycle. and vehicles would have to wait fore second green light,However,,tiro County hasildadiction for the signal and as such, Me signal tuning is under their purview and is I*ely coordinated with tho MnDOT signals at 144hway 38." The signalized intersection at 58th Street is indeed coordinated with the adjacent signals along Stillwater Blvd:including the ramp signals, In order to move traffic through the corridor efficiently and minimize repeated stops. .'o do so,each of the signal systems must run an identica'd cycle length to stay in strep with each other. The study notes that"All of the models utilized the signal timing optimization of Synchro"However the modeling was optimized as though this interseMion was an isolated one,and failed to account for the fact that any changes to this intersection,such as lengthening the cycle length,would degrade the effidency of all of the other intersections In the coordinated system. The study also indicated that the modeli;lg assumed the capacity of two eastbound approadh lanes,when in fad the existing geometry does not allow for two lanes to flow into the intersection simultaneously. Thus,the results for the existing conditions also appear invalld. The recent addition of new development west of this intersection has undoubtedly increased traffic volumes on the eastbound approach,and this increased traffic demand has not been mitigated through roadway improvements. The current geometry of the eastbound approach limits the number of vehicles that pass through the s5gnal during a given cycle,and this 1156D Weran Read North,SlillwoW.Minnesota 55382.9673 Phone; 651-430-4340 • Fax: 631-430-430 • F Y: 651-430-6246 WWW.w.washin-jlan.rm.us Kqual Employment Opportunity i A(Hrmetive Action 4 Imitation is already Causing vehicles to not fully clear during a cycle,as noted in the study. The amount of green time available to this approach cannot be increased without degrading operations for the rest of the corridor,therefore the only solution is to add capacity(more lanes) to this approach. Until more lanes are added,drivers on the eastbound approach will continue to experience poor operations_ We encourage the city to revisit this issue,such that the actual signal timing and lane approach operations are properly accounted for and that commercial development can fairly contribute to mitigating its own impacts to the roadway network. There may be additional upcoming opportunities to address some of these roadway deficiency at this location as part of construction of a new roadway connection from this intersection to the new Manning Avenue interchange,as any such connection would further increase the amount of traffic utilizing the eastbound approach to this Intersection. We look forward to working with tha city on planning efforts for this potential new roadway connection. Sincerely, �b- .toe Gustafson,PE,PTOE Transportation Engineer Washington County Public Works C. Wayne Sandberg.County Engineer Nathan Arnold,Manning interchange project manager Frank Ticknor,Design Engineer /�29 CITY of � � °� OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7Y.1 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. - P.O.Box 2007 - Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 - Fax:651/439-0574 January 31,2018 Denise Pontrelli, Superintendent ISD # 834 1875 S. Greeley St. Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Ms. Pont elli: Enclosed is an invoice for the services of the police liaison officer covering the period Sept Dec, 2017. The invoice is for$34,611. The estimated cost to the School District for the police liaison officer position for the year 2017 is $82,201. This represents 70% of the total cost of the City's officer. The estimated cost to the school district for the liaison officer for 2018 will be $86,187 based on 70%of the 2018 costs for the officer. Please remit a check to the City of Oak Park Heights, 14168 Oak Park Boulevard, P.O. Box 2007, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082. If you have any questions please contact me at 651-439-4439. Sincerely, Betty at-A--Z— Finance Director Encl. Tree City U.S.A. Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 1 of 8 METRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Search IGO Metro Cities News February 2, 2018 Newsletter Archive 01 Have you heard the latest? TAC Openings F-diowuson Twitted Metro Cities is seeking interested applicants for 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 planning 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 j 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. e SaMw To apply, please submit a letter of interest and a resume/bio by Tuesday, February 13, 2018 to -=A Wmin1w Kim Ciarrocchi.Applications can be submitted via mail (Metro Cities, 145 University Avenue In CurrenVArchived West, St. Paul, MN 55103) or Newsletters: email: kimberly(W-metrocitlesmn.org. Archives DPS and MNIT Release Project Roadmap and Funding Request for MNLARS Fix http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8 C3AO-I B97-40... 2/2/2018 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 $B 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, cis i .,re. 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 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp'7Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1B97-40... 2/2/2018 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 http:l/www.metrocitiesnm.o:rg/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8C3AO-IB97-40... 2/2/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 4 of 8 information on the proposed amendments, click here. Questions? Please contact Steve Huser at ven metrocitiesmn,or 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, economic impact, freight efficiency, safety, regional connections, policy objectives, community consensus, and regional balance. Seven of these criteria will be scored. To submit a project for consideration, click . As part of the community consensus metric, projects that receive letters of support from a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)will receive 45 of a possible 700 points. Projects will also receive points if a resolution of support is received from a local government. Regional balance criteria will be applied, with a soft 50150 split between metro and greater Minnesota projects. MnDOT has allocated $400 million for the next round of projects. For more information, click here. Questions? Please contact Steve Huser atmetroci#tesi � 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 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type—B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3A0-1B97-40... 2/2/2018 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 charlie metrocitiesmn.orn with any questions. Metropolitan Council Hosts 60 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 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC—%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-40... 2/2/2018 CurrentlArchived 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 ro'ect awards, RQ eyille and St. Paul awards 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 kimberl metrocitiesmn.or . EVENT: Met Council Training for LCA http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1B97-40... 2/2/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-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 jetc.state.mmus or Jonathan Stanley, LCDA Program at 651-602- 1633 and oonathan.stanl2X@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 AC'Prn ram_ (cb-metc.state.mn.us with any questions. m. http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp`?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8C3AO-1 B97-40... 2/2/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 8 of 8 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 ►ewsletter metrocitiesmn.oLq and provide the following: Name, Title, Employer and Email address. Thank you. 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For weekly notes ---Original Message--- From: St. Croix Valley Foundation <sdvard@scvfoundation.org> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tue, Jan 30, 2018 11:01 am Subject: Conversations of the Valley-The Geography of Poverty-shared fate and local response. ST. CROIX VALLEY FOUNDATION Presents: Conversations of the Valley A luncheon speaker series sponsored by St. Croix Valley Foundation $ First State Bank and Trust "The Geography of Poverty shared fate and local response"' with guest speaker 1 Tracy Maki Executive Director of Valley Outreach ,nom J, r r This year,Valley Outreach is celebrating 35 years in the community. Founded as a food shelf only, Valley Outreach now offers basic needs services to thousands of people in the St. Croix Valley, and beyond—from elementary school kids to seniors. Knowing that when people have something healthy to eat,they feel better and can focus on other issues,food remains at the core of their work. Last year alone,Valley Outreach offered food for nearly 550,000 meals. But they don't stop there.Those in need can access a variety of free services from clothing and emergency financial assistance to resource referrals and access to licensed social workers,who support clients as they create their version of stability. It is never one-size-fits all. Valley Outreach believes in a client-centered, strengths-based approach and offers a flexible net of solutions. 2 Wednesday, February 21, 2015 11 :30 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. The Lowell Inn Event Center 102 N. Second St., Stillwater Free parking in the ramp with validation. The cost of the lunch and program is $17 and must be paid in advance to guarantee your reservation. (Any payments received on the day of the event will be charged $20 a ticket, if seats available.) To make a reservation (due in SCVF offices by noon prior to the day of luncheon): 1. Mail your check to: SCVF, 516 Second St. #214, Hudson, WI 54016, or 2. Make your reservation by credit card online using the PayPal button below. There is a $1.00 processing fee per person using PayPal. Toreserve a spot 3 LOWER ST. CROIX MANAGEMENT COMMISSION PARTNERSHIP TEAM 7:00 PM Tuesday,January 30,2018 City Hall 14168 Oak Park Blvd.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Agenda for MEETING#66 (Quorum(5+7+8)/3 X 0.6=4) 7:00 1 Roll Call—Introductions--Sign.in. 7:10 2.Approval of Minutes of November,2017 7:15 3. River Wakes discussion and any possible recommdation to the Management Commission,John Goodfellow 7:25 4. Land Use Reviews 8:30 5.General Riverway Announcements.-Adjourn rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr*rrrrrrrrrrrr■ Since the PT has no staff or budget, agendas and minutes will be furnished only by e-mail Future Land Use Review Committee meetings: MN DNR Warner Road, 3:00 PM second Tuesday of each 5-Tuesday month, 5/8/18, 7/10/18, 10/9/18, 1/8/19,4/9/19 Future Partnership Meetings: Oak Park Heights City Hall, 7:00 PM 5t`Tuesday. 5/29/18, 7/31/18, 10/30/18, 1/29/2019, 4/30119 LOWER ST. CROIX MANAGEMENT COMMISSION PARTNERSHIP TEAM 7:00 PM Tuesday,November 1,2017 City Hall, 14168 Oak Park Blvd.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Agenda for MEETING#65 (Quorum(5+7+8)13 X 0.6=4) 7:00 1 Roll Call—Introductions—Sign in. 7:10 2.Approval of Minutes of August 29,2017. 7:15 3. "Safe Harbor" earthtone and summer vegetation colors, Malick/Warren Update. 7:25 4. Landowner's Guide to the St. Croix Riverway,approval to send Guide to Management Commission for adoption. 7:50 5.River Wakes discussion and any possible recommdation to the Management Commission,John Goodfellow 8:10 6. Land use review from the past 8 years, discussin and future agenda item. 8:20 7. Elections, Chair,Vice Chair, Technical Committee (2). 8:30 7. General Riverway Announcements.-Adjourn. No Riverway property reviews at the November meeting rrrrrrrrrrrrrr�rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr�rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Since the PT has no staff or budget,agendas and minutes will be furnished only by e-mail Future Land Use Review Committee meetings: MN DNR Warner Road, 3:00 PM second Tuesday of each 5-Tuesday month, 1/9/18, 518118, 7/10/18, 1019118, 1/8119,419119 Future Partnership Meetings: Oak Park Heights City Hall, 7:00 PM 5h Tuesday. 1130118, 5129/18, 7/31/18, 10130/18, 1/2912019, 4/30/19 Eric Johnson f=rom: National League of Cities <advocacy@nlc.org> Sent: Tuesday,January 30, 2018 6:54 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Federal Advocacy Update:Week of January 30, 2018 If this message is not displaying properly,please view the online version. 4 Federal Advocacy Update In rhls Issue - Shutdown Ends and Advances City Priorities, but Funding Still Up in the Air San Francisco Local Leaders Highlight Need for Infrastructure and Workforce Development Cities Urge Comprehensive, Responsible Immigration Reform - White House Infrastructure Outreach to Cities Continues as State of the Union Nears - NLC Provides the Local Perspective at U.S. Chamber Infrastructure Summit - Justice Department Escalates Threat to Punish So-Called "Sanctuary Cities" - FCC Advisory Committee Considers Preemption, Over Local Objections - NLC Kicks Off New "Mayors & CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment" Initiative - Azar Confirmed as HHS Secretary - Supreme Court Rules on WOTUS Jurisdiction Shutdown Ends and Advances City Priorities, but Funding Still Up in the Air Michael Wallace, 9n9 626,,gnq.x; i Following a lapse in federal funding resulting in a brief, three-day government shutdown, the President and Congressional leaders agreed to a short-term stop- gap funding bill, or continuing resolution, that restored federal government operations until February 8. This is the fourth continuing resolution enacted since the new fiscal year began on October 1 , 2017. NLC has historically opposed government shutdowns on principal, as the costs of inaction at the federal levels typically fall on cities and states. In addition to ending the federal government shutdown, the continuing resolution represented a victory for cities by advancing two NLC legislative priorities. Specifically, the continuing resolution will: • Reauthorize long-term funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years. Funding for CHIP will start at $21.5 billion for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 and gradually increase to $25.9 billion for FY22 and FY23. • Delay the tax on high-value employer-sponsored health insurance plans (the so-called "Cadillac" tax) for two years, until the start of 2022. The "Cadillac" tax is a 40% excise tax on high-cost employer-sponsored health plans that continues to be a major concern for local governments that offer such health insurance policies. To gain majority support for the continuing resolution in the Senate, Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) also pledged to put federal immigration legislation on the Senate floor for a vote by February 8. NLC is supporting bipartisan legislation to provide immigrants registered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program with legal protection from deportation and a path to eventual citizenship. Due to an executive order signed by President Trump earlier this year, the DACA program is set to expire on March 5, 2018. Next Steps: The continuing resolution gives Congress and the White House two more weeks to forge an agreement to raise overall federal spending caps for FY18. Without an agreement in place, another short-term extension will be necessary to prevent another government shutdown that will adversely affect cities. 2 San Francisco Local Leaders Highlight Need for Infrastructure and Workforce Development Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman, On January 24, NLC held a press conference together with the League of California Cities and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) calling on Congress to prioritize investments in aging water infrastructure and workforce development. The event highlighted the need for Congress to partner with cities by providing access to low-interest financing for infrastructure projects and by creating federal programs to train the next generation of the water workforce. }tl � :•_ . San F�randsco Ne49hbo*ha .. 9d 14 h In support of this effort, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-I have introduced legislation, S. 2346, which tackles workforce training and development issues by creating a competitive grant program for water workforce development. NLC sent a letter of support for this legislation, which would help to address the skills gap for this critical public utility. This was the first event in what we hope will be a series of events throughout the year highlighting local needs as it pertains to infrastructure across the country. Read more about the event on NLC's blog, CitiesSpeak. If you are interested in hosting an infrastructure event in your city, please contact Ashley Smith at asmith@n1c.org. Cities Urge Comprehensive, Responsible Immigration Reform Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman, 3 On January 25, 2018, the White House released their framework on immiigratiio�n reform, This document calls for reforms in four major categories: 1. Border security, which includes $25 billion for a southern border wall and northern border improvements; 2. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) legalization over a 10-12- year time-frame; 3. Ending extended-family chain migration by limiting sponsorship to spouses and minor children only; and 4. Eliminating the visa lottery system to reallocate visas to reduce other immigration backlogs. This proposal by the White House is broader than a legislative "fix" to the DACA program and is not fully in line with previous bipartisan compromises in the Senate. In response to this proposal, NLC released a statement highlighting our long- standing policy calling for comprehensive immigration reform, which includes enforcement of current immigration laws and worksite enforcement, and that provides increased capacity for foreign nationals to obtain legal authorization for temporary visas or legal permanent residency. We look forward to working with the Administration and Congress as they work towards a final piece of legislation. White House Infrastructure Outreach to Cities Continues as State of the Union Nears Brittney Kohler, 202.626.3164 On January 24, NLC President Mark Stodola, mayor of Little Rock, Ark., and NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony joined mayors from across the United States at the White House for a briefing on infrastructure. During the meeting, President Trump and Vice President Pence reiterated their plan to invest $200 billion to leverage as much at $1.7 trillion in infrastructure investment by states, localities and private investors. 4 Following the meeting, Mayor Stodola released a statement calling on the President to use his State of the Union address to outline "a bold vision for rebuilding America's infrastructure in partnership with local governments." NLC is calling on the White House to release their long-awaited infrastructure proposal which would kick-off the process for Congress to continue work on legislation. While some sources are revealing potential nieces of the White House proposal, NLC continues to call for an infrastructure proposal that will bring greater investment to America's cities, large and small, and call on Congress to work with city leaders to rebuild America's core infrastructure for the future. NLC Provides the Local Perspective at U.S. Chamber Infrastructure Summit Brittney Kohler, 202.626.3164 On January 18, the National League of Cities joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, major U.S. companies like FedEx Freight and Proctor & Gamble, and the construction industry to call for action by the White House and Congress to address America's infrastructure challenges. During the U.S. Chamber's "Time too Modernize" Summit, business leaders came together to echo the call for action that America's cities continue to raise. 5 i{ iYlt � 04SSY j a F a + r"5" 0 tllyd°„ r �1 ly "w'J, U IJJJ)�I"1 Ui L.. 6 II 4 , » 1JV2,V 111 �JJ1J%�g� ( 7711sy sciw fyMm t� a mss-, d NLC President Stodola, mayor of Little Rock, Ark. spoke to the business leaders gathered about how cities are working on fixing infrastructure at the local level, but also on how meeting those needs will require both a reliable federal partner and reliable funding. Mayor Stodola stated: "America's cities depend on reliable infrastructure that actually works. From our ports and airports to the Interstate Highway System, our nation's infrastructure has been, and must continue to be, the competitive advantage that allows America's 30 million businesses to compete globally. The only way to keep this system up and running is through strong partnerships between the federal government, the states, the business community, and our local governments." With efforts like these in the coming year, cities will continue to call for Congress to get to work now to rebuild America's infrastructure with us. To learn more about NLC's efforts to raise awareness of the infrastructure challenges facing America's cities, visit nlc.orglinfrastructure. Justice Department Escalates Threat to Punish So- Called "Sanctuary Cities" 6 Yucel Drs, 202.626.3124 The Department of Justice (DOJ) once again sent letters to 23 jurisdictions (14 cities, 6 counties, and 3 states) demanding proof that each jurisdiction is not restricting the sharing of citizenship or immigration status information by its law enforcement officers or other government officials with federal immigration authorities. DOJ is accusing these jurisdictions of violating 8 U.S.C. 1373, a federal statute that prohibits state and local government from instituting laws, policies, or practices that restrict, any government entity or official from exchanging citizenship or immigration status information with the Immigration and Naturalization Service. These jurisdictions are being targeted because they applied for and/or received Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (Byrne JAG) in FYI and FYI 7. The DOJ is stating that as a condition of receiving the Byrne JAG award, the jurisdictions have to certify that they are not in violation of 8 U.S.C. 1373. The letters threaten to subpoena the jurisdictions if they fail to respond, fail to respond completely, or fail to respond in a timely manner with DOJ's demands. According to DOJ, if the jurisdiction is determined to not be in compliance with section 1373, DOJ could require the return of FYI grants, place additional conditions for FY17 Byrne JAG funding, and/or deem the jurisdiction to be ineligible for FYI Byrne JAG funding. DOJ's effort to increase pressure on these jurisdictions comes at a time when federal courts are considering several cases that were filed by some of these jurisdictions to stop DOJ's efforts to punish sanctuary cities. To date, federal courts have issued several rulings that have blocked the Trump Administration's efforts to withhold funding from sanctuary cities. This latest effort by DOJ is likely to face similar lawsuits. While local governments are working to strengthen police-community relations, build trust, advance initiatives to increase economic mobility, and live out their values of inclusion and equity, efforts by DOJ to target cities for their welcoming policies towards non-violent immigrants is counterproductive and counterintuitive to these goals. NLC believes that any attempt by Congress and the Administration to shift the federal responsibility of enforcing federal immigration laws to local law enforcement is an unfunded mandate that diverts critical resources from local government programs, compromises public safety, and hinders local efforts to work with immigrant communities. The jurisdictions that received letters are listed here and the letters themselves are available here. FCC Advisory Committee Considers Preemption, Over Local Objections Angelina Paneffierl, 202.626.3196 The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC) held its fourth public meeting on January 23 — 24, 2018 in Washington, D.C. The BDAC, which was formed last year, has been directed by the FCC to develop model state and local codes to promote broadband deployment, along with identifying state and local barriers to broadband deployment. This month's meeting was focused on approving reports on federal, state and local barriers to broadband deployment and competitive access to infrastructure, as well as reviewing drafts of state and municipal model codes. NLC and numerous other local leaders have criticized the FCC in the past for the unbalanced composition of the BDAC membership, on which industry officials outnumber local government leaders by ten to one. One of the BDAC's working groups, tasked with creating a model state code, has no municipal participants at all. NLC and local officials have called for more local representation and public input into the BDAC's recommendations, which FCC Chairman Ajit Pai told the group this month would inform pending FCC regulatory activity Despite this feedback and the efforts of local advocates, the BDAC debated a state model code that collects many of the most restrictive and preemptive features of state codes around the country. This code, includes the following: Establishes a statewide franchise; Defines "small cell" installations to be potentially as large as refrigerators; 8 .. Creates obstacles to municipal broadband; Imposes restrictive shot clocks and "deemed granted" remedies for overdue applications; a Restricts what information or concessions cities can request as part of siting negotiations; and Limits the lease fees cities may collect for use of public space to "actual, direct and reasonable cost" of managing those assets. In response to the ongoing preference shown by the FCC for the concerns of industry over those of communities, Mayor Sam Liccardo of San Jose, Calif. resigned from the BDAC following the meeting. Additionally, the cities of San Jose, McAllen, Texas, and New York filed a minority report outlining those issues that had gone unaddressed in the publicly available BDAC documents. Dozens of city officials also signed a letter raising concerns that the BDAC's focus on restricting state and local governments' regulatory oversight and management of public assets does nothing to close the digital divide, particularly in rural communities. The BDAC is expected to have a final meeting this spring, during which it will vote to approve final versions of state and municipal model code. While meetings of the BDAC working groups are not open to the public or part of the public record, NLC encourages cities and state municipal leagues to closely review the model codes available on the BDAC web page, particularly the draft model code for states, and submit feedback in docket GN 17-83 of the FCC's electronic commenting system. NLC Kicks Off New "Mayors & CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment" Initiative Michael Wallace, 202.626.3025 On January 25, the National League of Cities and partners launched the Mayors & CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment initiative with a gathering of mayors from cities across the country, including Los Angeles, Phoenix, Washington, D.C., Little Rock, Denver, Portland, Oregon, Aurora, Colo., Oakland, Calif., Mesa, Ariz., and others — and business partners including Airbnb. 9 n, 4 J111�1 I �i a i �W list V ' ° NLC President Mark Stodola, mayor of Little Rock, Ark., and NLC Executive Director and CEO, Clarence Anthony, both delivered remarks at the event. "Every day, mayors in cities and towns across the country are faced with the acute realities of homelessness and the dire need for affordable housing," said Mayor Stodola. "The National League of Cities and the city of Little Rock are committed to working with mayors and business leaders to put an end to homelessness and create permanent solutions to our housing crisis. The energy and support of these leaders gathered here under the banner of Mayors & CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment is an important tool to achieve these ends." The goal of Mayors & CEO's for U.S. Housing Investment is to ignite a national conversation on housing and the importance of partnerships across sectors and across levels of government to combat homelessness and ensure access to affordable housing for all. Local leaders can learn more about the aims and agenda of the initiative at the Mayors and CEO's for U.S. Housing Investment website. Azar Confirmed as HHS Secretary Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman, 10 In a 55-43 vote, the Senate voted to confirm Alex Azar as secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Seven Democrats voted for his confirmation while one Republican voted against. V, Secretary Azar will join the agency as it tackles the opioid epidemic, growing drug prices, potential ongoing changes to the Affordable Care Act, as well as the implementation of the decision to allow states to apply for Medicaid waivers that allow for work requirements to be attached to the program. Supreme Court Rules on WOTUS Jurisdiction Carolyn Berndt, 202.626.3101 On January 22, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that district courts, rather than appellate courts, have jurisdiction to rule on the merits on the 2015 Clean Water Rule (aka "Waters of the U.S." or "WOTUS"). The Clean Water Rule aimed to clarify which waters fall under federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act. The Clean Water Rule has been under a nationwide stay since 2015, when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit issued a ruling halting implementation. That ruling followed a preliminary injunction of the rule in 13 states issued by a U.S. District Court in North Dakota. The cases set the stage for the Supreme Court to determine which court had jurisdiction in the case. The Supreme Court's decision reverses the 6th Circuit ruling and remands the case with instructions to dismiss, throwing into doubt the status of the nationwide 11 stay of the rule. It potentially means that the stay could be lifted for all states except the 13 states covered by the District Court rule. These states include North Dakota, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Alternatively, the District Court could issue a nationwide stay. The question of jurisdiction is important to cities and towns because if these and other regulations must be reviewed by federal courts of appeals within 120 days following their enactment and are not, they cannot be challenged in a later enforcement proceeding. But whether states and local governments and others object to a regulation will often depend on how it is applied. Potential future litigants may have no reason to challenge a regulation until long after the 120-day window has passed, but would be barred from doing so in the future. While litigation on the Waters of the U.S. rule has been pending, the EPA and Army Corps have begun a two-step rulemaking process to rescind and revise the Clean Water Rule. In June, NLC submitted comments to the agencies highlighting key recommendations for consideration as the agencies move forward with revising the "Waters of the U.S." rule. In September, NLC submitted comments to the agencies on a proposed rule to rescind the WOTUS rule, highlighting some of the challenges for local governments in reverting back to the previous definition of a "waters of the U.S." The agencies expect complete actions on these two steps in spring 2018. Additionally, because of the potential for the Supreme Court to rule as it did, last year the agencies proposed a rule to amend the effective date of the 2015 rule. Under this proposed rule, the Clean Water Rule would go into effect two years after the proposed rule is finalized and published in the Federal Register. To learn more about what the Supreme Court's ruling means for the future of the Clean Water rule, visit NLC's blog, CitiesSpeak. 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