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weekly notes - Feb 23rd 2018
1. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WE S for: February 23rd,2018 TO: City Council Membetpnor FROM: Eric Johnson,City A Zoning and Development Items: 1. Staff did meet with Madison Hospitz to discuss the planned development application for the Holiday Inn.We expect that an application will be s13th; with traditional review to follow thereafter. Staff has some various meetings planned with Mr.Schulz in the coming weeks where we will learn more about their plan and timelines.We do anticipate them seeking a third extension to their due diligence timelines, but this will be need to be approved by the Council separately. Ultimately, they hope to have the doors open in Aug 2019. 2. Staff did meet with Public Storage to discuss their possible expansion,I have enclosed a site plan—.recall they hope to build an indoor storage facility on the west side of the lot. This would require the removal of the current garage structures.An application may be forthcoming in March. 3. STANTEC is hoping to wrap up the Norrell—Washington Traffic Study as soon as possible, however MNDOT apparently has new planned timing for all signals to be implemented in late-March.This will cause some delay to completing those analyses. 4. In the past the City has purchased advertisement in the St.Croix Valley Community Guide;for 2018 that amount is$450 for a%page ad and would be the same as that was utilized for the Bridge Opening—The New Gateway to the St.Croix. 5. Enclosed is a summary page of the City's 2018-2022 Capital Improvement program;if you have ideas or items to perhaps add please let me know.We do however understand that many of those things—especially in the 2022 year are not funded and/or have a very low priority.Staff will be seeking adoption by the Council in March 2018. Other Items: • The Youth Service Bureau did provide a thank you letter and short 2017 summary.The City provided$11,000 to their efforts in 2017. • The SCVAA has been issued Park Use Permits for 2017—for Baseball/Softball and Soccer/Football—I have enclosed a copy of these permits just for some background information.They have always remained in compliance with the City's rules and policies. • MNDOT's Todd Clarkowski did respond to the City's letter dated 2/16/18 seeking information on parking and bridge facilities.His email is enclosed, however in short—MNDOT will be completing two new parking lots—including one just north of the Sunnyside Marina that will accommodate 32 cars and apparently Stillwater will be providing port-a-pots,garbage facilities and bike racks in this this lot on an"as-needed'basis.I am not sure what this means,but—we will see...?OPH will continue to maintain the garbage can City Staff did place near the off-ramp. • Enclosed is a copy of the EMWREP 2017 Annual Report. The City is a member of this group to achieve part of its compliance requirements for the MS4 Storm Water Permitting for public engagement.$650 is the annual cost. • Xcel Energy will be sending out an email document to all their customers in the City to highlight their Partners in Energy Program; sample is enclosed.For$100 one generally is provided a$600 value in materials,testing,etc. • While the matter may not directly impact OPH,the lawsuit between 3M and the State of MN was settled for$850,000,000. 1 suspect more time will be necessary so as to determine where or how those funds can be expended—however I suspect there may be some funding for securing water sources and infrastructure.i have enclosed the Star-Trib article from 2120/18 Mayor McComber provided: 1. METRO CITIES NEWS for 2116/18 2. MAOSC State newsletter Feb 2018 3. Information on LMC Awards—CC Ludwig &City of Excellence. Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 108 en i VIMNNIW'S1H013H)WdNVO 3 �- HMN 3nwaAv,vimm mis 0111-11 1 H 9 it .gni � l i to 30VlIO18 ormnd .� --___-_--------------------___-_ � . $a f HlilON3f1N3AtlltlRIOW 7 i �• 6. W 1 , ---------------------------------------------------------- - y 4:U 4 h G I � �- 1 I f '1 1. /' �P/J," 'l % ii;,..i/•�%'!::.;:/• /,,���ffy, i I 1101 I �.�� �/•�7�✓T/iTi,';l'i>..��//.�f"— %7%r���:j/�7rr�.r;r»:i I - L-u'' �•Y i 3 f 1 ' nlro r4R., • / 01 . r / I "� .%; !�,•%r::, :�<teli < �,r .. `.<..�L.Gr :.a.,.G Sit//fig B I, a o n 0 I ;_ 0o I q I I Z° o -;tom --------------- y / 1 I -------- `" .. 3of108 Eric Johnson From: Mann, Lee <Lee.Mann@stantec.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 21,2018 3:42 PM To: Eric Johnson Cc: ssanders@ci.stillwater.mn.us Subject: Intersection Study Norell/Washington Hi Eric, We just received word from MnDOT that the new signal timing along TH 36 will not be available until the end of March. At our last meeting with them, they had thought they would have it in a couple weeks, but that has changed. As discussed, we will wait to finish our analysis until the new timing is available. Let me know if you have any questions. IAP M_ Mann, P' MN,WI, CA Principal Direct:(651)604-4850 Mobile:(651)775-5956 Stantec Consulting Services Inc. 2335 Highway 36 Wost St.Paul MN 55113-3819 US ® Stantec The content of this email is the confidential property of Stantec and should not be copied,modified,retransmitted,or used for any purpose except with Stantec's written authorization.If you are not the intended recipient,please delete all copies and notify us immediately. 1 5 of 108 • cro Go COMMUnITY GUiVe (0 N f-- Readership: Readership: 40,000 plus . Published: Thursday, April 12, 2018 Eighth Page .......................... $325 Deadline: Friday, March 16, 2018 3.403" x 2.333" There will also be copies available to be Quarter Page ........................ $450 : picked up at locations within the area. 3.403" x 4.833" P Take advantage of this key advertising Half Page $750 opportunity and you'll see returns on ............................... 3.403"x10" (Vert.) or 7x4.833" (Horiz) z Your investment for an entire year! ,.. Foj- nioi-e information and to resel-ve Yom- Full Page ........................... $19100 7" x 10" :1 space. contact YOUl- Stillwater Gazette & Vallev Life Sales Repi-esentative today!vsk ! Premium Page ................... $15800 # 6-551-796-1114 651-796-11415 Back Cover, Inside Back, Inside Front 651-790-1113 ALL ADS ARE PRINTED 2tie IN FULL COLOR! ���� ..............................................................I............ t VALLEYL I F E 7 of 108 . .I.li9•M.I.f•M[fY sp•Yl�9� 0 7/m gem Sep Oak Park Heights City Hall 14168 Oak Park Boulevard North, PO Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 651-439-4439 www.cityofoakparkheights.com 9 of City of Oak Park Heights, MN Capital Improvement Plan 2018 thru 2022 PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT Department Project# Priority 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total General Government Computer:Replacements-Continuous Cycle GG 009 2 19,000 9,000 65,000 6,000 53,000 152,000 Replace Hight Capacity Copier/Scanner GG 012 3 18,000 18,000 Replace Delta ORCAweb Software-HVAC Controls GG 013 2 15,000 15,000 General Government Total 19,000 9,000 80,000 24,000 53,000 185,000 Park Install Trail-58th Str,to Upper Valley View Park PRK 001 5 200,000 200,000 Acquire DNR Property-Osgood Ave. PRK 002 5 500,000 500,000 Trail Segments to St Croix River PRK 003 5 250,000 250,000 Update Swager Park Playground PRK 004 5 75,000 75,000 Trail Maintenance PRK 006 1 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 100,000 Replace Park Fencing-Valley View&Swager PRK 015 2 150,000 150,000 Valley View Shelter-Replace PRK 016 5 450,000 450 000 Wood Bridge-Ferro Creek PRK 017 5 100,000 100,000 Replace Autumn Hillis Playground Equipment PRK019 5 100,000 100,000 Replace"Easement'Walking Trails(Brekke,Swag... PRK 020 4 70,000 70,000 Brekke Park Hockey Boards PRK 023 4 75,000 75,000 Swager Park Tennis Court-Resurface PRK 024 5 20,000 20,000 Park Shelter Oak Park Crossing PRK 025 2 375,000 375,000 Replace Brekke Park Lower Ball Field Backstop PRK 027 3 20,000 20,000 Park Entrance Signs PRK 026 3 25,000 25,000 Brekke Park Climbing Structure PRK 029 3 40,000 40,000 Trail Connection to Upper Playground-Brekke PRK 030 2 100,000 100,000 Trail Connections to Ballfields at Brekke Park PRK 031 3 100,000 100,000 Add Trail Connections OP Crossings to VV Park PRK 032 3 100,000 100,000 Add Drinking Fountain to Oak Park Crossing PRK 033 2 10,000 10,000 Add Swings to Oak Park Crossing Park PRK 034 2 30,000 30,000 Install Exercise Equipment Along Trail/in Parks PRK 035 1 30,000 30,000 Deck Addition to East Side of Valley View Shelter PRK 036 3 30,000 30,000 Extend North Side of Valley View Shelter PRK 037 3 100,000 100,000 Trail Connection from VV Shelter thru Woods PRK 038 3 300,000 300,000 Trail Connection VV Shelter to North thru Ravine PRK 039 3 100,000 100,000 Parks Total 40,000 280,000 95,000 295,000 2,740,000 3,450,000 .Police -- Replace SD#4705 2008 Fd.Expedition- VIN A33178 POL 01 1 35,000 35,000 Replace SD#4706 Fd Expedition-VIN A33177 POL 02 1 35,000 35,000 Replace SD#4704 Crown Vic-VIN#99X13170 POL 08 1 45,000 45,000 Replace SD#4703 2016Ford PPV SUV POL 10 1 44,500 44,500 Replace SD#4701 2016 Ford PPV SUV POL 11 1 44,500 44,500 Replacment of Police Computers-IN Squad POL 12 1 20,000 20,000 Police Radio Equipment-Replace Radios POL 13 1 47,000 47,000 Emergency Siren Update-Replacement fund POL 14 1 2,000 2,000 Replace SD#4702 2017 Police Utiltiy Vehicle POL 15 1 45,000 45,000 Produced Uskiko lel-Ofan-ft Capital Planning Software Page 1 Wednesday,February 21,2018 Department Project# Priority 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total Video Systems-Vehicles POL 16 2 24,000 14,000 38,000 Body Camera System and Software POL 17 3 5,000 5,000 Police Total 162,000 118,000 79,000 2,000 361,000 :Public Works Replace 2010 Ford 350 Pickup-General Use PW 008 3 50,000 50,000 Replace Kubota Tractor$60,000 and Equip$30,000 PW 010 2 90,000 90,000 Wood Chipper PW 011 3 30,000 30,000 Replace Ford F550 Dump box truck PW 012 1 60,000 60,000 Public Works Total 30,000 200,000 230,000 Sewer Utility Replace Sunnv Side Lift Station Sewer-005 1 750.000 750.000 Sanitary Sewer Lining-Continuous Sewer-006 2 25,000 25,000 25,000 75,000 Replace 9th Addition Lift Station Sewer-007 1 500,000 500,000 Sewer Utility Total 775,000 25,000 525,000 1,325,000 Storm Sewer Utility Update Surface Water Management Plan STORM--001 1 31,500 31,500 Storm Sewer Catch Basin Rehabilitation STORM-003 4 40,000 40,000 MS4 Plan and Implementation STORM-004 1 23,000 23,000 Storm Sewer Utility Total 54,500 40,000 94,500 Streets 1 Mill and Overlay Area 5 STREET-002 2 254,774 254,774 Mill and Overlay-Area 4 STREET-004 2 453,468 453,468 Mill and Overlay-Area 15 STREET-005 2 850,163 850,163 Mill and Overlay Area 3 STREET-006 2 251,117 251,117 Mill and Overlay Area 8 STREET-007 2 237,761 237,761 Mill and Overlay Area 6 STREET-009 2 416,574 416,574 Seal Coat Area C(2014 St Reconstruction Area) STREET-013 2 40,000 40,000 Streets Total 1,554,748 254,774 456,574 237,761 2,503,857 Water Utility Kem Center to High School Loop Main WU 002 5 360,000 360,000 Oak Green to Osgood Loop Main WU 003 4 600,000 600,000 Osgood to Stagecoach Loop Main WU 004 4 600,000 600,000 Well#3-NEW WU 006 4 900,000 900,000 Water Storage Tank-NEW(Tank#3) WU 010 4 1,900,000 1,900,000 Water Meter Replacement Program WU 012 1 738,000 738,000 Well#2 Rehab WU 017 2 50,000 50,000 Chlorin/Chemical Booster or Feed Station WU 020 5 200,000 200,000 Water Utility Total 738,000 4,610,000 5,348,000 GRAND TOTAL 21443,248 521,000 1,510,774 854,574 8,167,761 13,497,357 Produced Uswhd P%n-lt Capital Planning Software Page 2 Wednesday,February 21,2018 youth service Helping youth and families learn the skills they need to be more successful at home, in school and throughout the community bureau www.ysb.net City of Oak Park Heights Attn: Eric Johnson, City Administrator P.O. Box 2007 14168 Oak Park Boulevard North Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Eric, Thank you for the City of Oak Park Heights' support of Youth Service Bureau's (YSB) mission to help youth and families learn the skills they need to be more successful at home, in school and throughout the community. This year YSB is asking you to renew your commitment at$11,000. For over 41 years, YSB has pursued our goal to give youth and families the support they need at the first sign of challenges; early intervention helps avoid significant future consequences and costs, benefitting youth and the communities that they live in. By accessing YSB's youth-focused family counseling services, diversion programs, chemical health support and parent education, youth and families are better equipped to handle life's challenges and learn from their mistakes. In 2017, as a result of our recent$1,100,000 Program and Capital Expansion Campaign, we have been able to: • Add two licensed Therapists to meet the increasing demand for our therapy services, and increase access to our services in diverse and underserved communities. • Grow our School-Based Services by adding three chemical health specialists to expand current support in ISD 834 and add chemical health specialists in ISD 622 and 833. • Increase Youth and Family Education Services and support capital investments in our Cottage Grove, Stillwater and Woodbury locations. YSB's programs are based on promoting prevention and early intervention strategies. When help is needed, early and immediate interventions support better learning and increase positive outcomes. YSB's program Areas: • Youth-Focused Family Counseling (Mental Health) services help youth who are just beginning to struggle with challenges in their lives, and provide support to parents and caregivers. • School-Based Chemical Health specialists are a critical resource for students, families and school staff. We provide direct student support services and prevention services. • Diversion Programs = Second Chance. Diversion is an early-intervention program that holds youth accountable for inappropriate actions, such as theft, curfew violation and chemical use, without creating a juvenile record. YSB involves parents and caregivers in the process, giving families the support they need. • Youth and Family Education program provides current, relevant, and supportive information to families and the wider community. COTTAGE GROVE STILLWATER WOODBURY 7064 W.Point Douglas Road.Suite#201 Washington County Historic Courthouse '876 Hudson Road,Suite#1 Cottage G,(( e, 6F MI16 101 Pine Street West,Stillwater,MN 55082 Woodbury,MN 55125 651-458-524 I UtS 651-439-8800 651-735-9534 Referrals to all our services are welcome from anyone concerned about a youth's behaviors, choices and/or mental health. This includes parents, teachers, school administrators, social workers, school officer liaisons, and youth themselves. Washington County Police and Court referrals are common for YSB's Diversion services for situations involving law enforcement. Last year YSB provided 6,966 hours of services to 5,086 youth and their families throughout Washington County. YSB's programs make a real difference in the lives of youth and families by improving school performance and health outcomes, reducing truancy, near-term court costs, and the need for social services. Positive outcomes are based on the results achieved, demonstrated through strong qualitative and quantitative evaluation. YSB, with support from our municipal and community partners, donors and volunteers, ensures that families never have to face life's challenges alone. Working together we show that when young people and their families are provided accurate information and effective support, they can make better choices, improving their lives and benefitting the entire community. If you would like to schedule a short presentation about our work in the community at an upcoming City Council meeting, please contact Barbara Ohs at 651-439-8800. Thank you for your past support in finding local solutions that help youth and their families make better choices and have brighter futures. We appreciate your consideration of our request and look forward to your response. Since y Robert Sherman, r. Executive Director 16 of 108 Youth Service Bureau, Inc. Organization Report Youth Served 2017 Diversion Services 636 School-based Services 4121 Therapy Services 307 Camp (Scholarships) 22 TOTAL 5086 Hours of YSB service provided Diversion Services 2640 School-Based Services 1958 Therapy Services 2302 Other Services Camp (Scholarships) 66 TOTAL 6966 Restitution paid by youth $2,031.34 CWS hours completed by youth 3487.75 Hours of Service # of Attendees Youth and Family Presentations -61 104 5281 Outcomes Diversion Services -1:34% of youth completing our programs have not reottended in the following 12 months. School-Based Chemical Health -80% indicated an increased resilence to drugs after 7 or more sessions. Counseling -65.5% of parents indicated that their child's issues were resolved or managable. Youth & Family Education - 84.b% indicated that the education seminar content was good or great. 17 of 108 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS-BREKKE PARK—PERMIT TO UTILIZE SPORTS FIELDS This document once executed by the City represents a permit for the St Croix Valley Athletic Association,(hereafter referred to PERMIT HOLDER)to utilize the City of Oak Park Heights baseball—Softball Fields(Lower and Upper)at Brekke Park for the ball seasons of 2018 on the following dates and times: FOR BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL:USE OF BOTH DIAMONDS:FROM-April 9r"thru July 13th,2018 Upper Field: Monday,Tues.,Wed&Thurs- from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Lower Field: Monday,Tues,Thurs&Fri. - from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. FOR SOCCER AND FOOTBALL:USE OF LOWER AND UPPER FIELDS—July 30"thru Oct.20st,2018 Upper Field: Monday,Tues.,Wed,Thursday from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm&Sat from 8 am to 12:01 lore. Lower Field: Monday,Tues,Thurs,&Fri from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm&Sat from 8 am to 12:01 RM. Subject to the following conditions: CONDITIONS 1. This Permit applies only to use of the fields by youth duly signed with the PERMIT HOLDER. 2. Other than grass cutting the City does not perform any in-field,or other surface maintenance to prepare for any particular use.If there is a problem with the fencing structures,benches,gates,garbage cans or other non field preparation related questions place contact the City Administrator Eric Johnson,65143944439.The PERMIT HOLDER shall make timely and independent inspection of the field areas prior to any use so as to identity any issues that may exist in a timely fashion. 3. City Summer Park Maintenance staff are not to be engaged by the PERMIT HOLDER,its teams,coaches or any other person to manage fields or to seitle any possible,°'field use dispute.Only the City Administrator may direct any required actions. 4. The use of the bail fields by the PERMIT HOLDER does not preclude the use of the surrounding areas by the public and all PERMIT HOLDER teams shall ba respectful of such uses.This includes use of the disc-golf course,use of the surrounding park lands for soccer, dog walking,etc.Should there be a clear and consistent interruption of the PERMIT HOLDER'S use of the reserved fields the PERMIT HOLDER shall contact the City Administrator to resolve any cn-going conflicts L-di the PEPUMIT HOLDER has no authority to direct the actions of any other persons in the City's Park Facilities. 5. The PERMIT HOLDER shall provide proof of liability insurance naming the City as an additionally insured,not later than March 311, 2017. 6. The PERMIT HOLDER,its representative teams and coaches shalt abide all City Park Rules,Field Reservation Policies and terms and conditions of this Agreement.Failure to comply with such rules and requirements may result in the alteration or revocation of this Permit. 7. The PERMIT HOLDER does hereby hold-harmless the City and its agents from any loss or liability as a result the PERMIT HOLDER or its participants,use(or desired use)of the City property.The PERMIT HOLDER does hereby irdemnify,will defend and holds harmless the City and its agents from any loss or liability sustained as a result of the PERMIT HOLDER'S(or its participants)use of the City's fields.The City makes no warranty or guaranty of field conditions. Use of City fields,is at the PERMIT HOLDER and its participants own risk.(See application—as attached) S. The City reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of this permit for just cause as determined by the City and at no penalty. 9. Upon the issuance of this permit,actual use of the field by PERMIT HOLDER equals acceptance and agreement to all stated conditions. 10. The issuance of this permit is based upon no other request for the use of the fields for the summer season. PERMIT HOLDEN—(please sign). data'-IZ President, dant QPrint JENNIFER M.PINSKI Z j I W i NQTARY PUBLIC-MINNESOTA- .,a. My Commission Expires Jan.31,2022 goal PERMIT ISSUED 13Y: Date(T 1 Ity Administrator,(PERMIT T VALID UNTIL SIGNED) 190f108 7 g IL 7 - - - & E E c ¢ 2 $ / 2 k U � a I 2 § CL CL � � � � ■ � 4A g ■ a k m � w � � ■ 2 2 0 ¢ � k � 00 � < � � ■ § c on § 2 % qu ƒ 7 rr E E w w \ Cr R § k 0 » � E { 21 ¥1» 7 m » ƒ @ (Do / 2 ® p VE a 2 N ® 2 a J R 2 a g S. 00 < CL w E k &c - a » w < § 0 00 A ? K @ k4 " r- - ' E - -0 E 7 c & ■ = § 2 J2 / k k ° ( JCA % \ CL CL® 7 � E ■ 2 ■ 22 a r CL g ■ ®_ 2 U ® � E013 9 tA n ƒ k ) £ R 2 � e ■ ■ n 0 ƒ E k m L ■ _ g 2 ¢ z $ $ g / ■ 2 r VA � \ o m � cr En 4A k h CL. IAk » r R ) 2 E ONIra cr P & § ° - § ° alk / CL � » o g a / A ( a th ° _ o / k k ) ¢ t § 2 - CL c 2 E � t § E+r / � ƒ R a 23¥1m STCRVAA CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE D101111201 YY1 1oflrszolr THIS CERTIFICATE I$ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policyties)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or Preendorsed. if SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,sub)ect to the terms and COnr7itiOns Of the PORGY,Certain policies may require an endomament. A etale"Mrit on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificats holder in lieu of such andorsementisj. PRODUCED 651-777-8788 JULM John R.ZigneBo ZignegDAgencY,lnc. P E -- -••---_..._.. _.___. -_-__._._..... 38®0 Caverna Avenue,North aa,s„i„661-rrT-6708 Fa X61• �r73S) II .. ... i _ _- --_I.rwrc Lake Elmo,MN155043 a. u -• John R.Zignego t ?� INaUREitf�-AFFOkDIN6CDVE0laaE...__ 1..- .- - INSURER A.-Acura Insuraetce225�3 I,VeUREV SL Croix Valley Athikic Assay --- Dave Callahan PO Box 44 ;.lasu ,c:. Stillwater,MN 56682 1 INSURER F COVERAGES., C -�' "MER: THIS M TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES Ot•' INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD iNDICATEC. NOrWiTH'3TANOING ANY REQUIREMENT.TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITI4 RESPECT TO WHICIi TfIIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. THE INSURANCF AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN tS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CL41MS, INR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL StlPOLICY NUMBER .�•POLX:V R LIMITS _.. A X (COMMERCIAL DEIERAL LfA®ILnY I • • r .ACHO CtIRR P, �. ._I....._�G::•il+S�+uD4: s X OCCURC3�3214643 !?012f/201 10/2112018 Ouur .. ._...._�— t P=Kso►uJ,6ROVINAIRY s -1,00D,000 :,;u=rA=FL:r33KjR 3,ll00,000 — GEfIGR�L AO, R GAT= S _ POLICY L_I JECT 1 1 L'r% 1 FN -CAM? PAG �! 3.1100,000 OTHER S AUTOMOBIL!LIABILITY1.MrA E LIM17 AhYAu-'O SCHEOULED eQD1cYlNJURv ._••.••.•s.• —i•~ OWNS? '. AUTN:Y AUTOS • ppp Dl -AABY P efafy�e•_+ a w [_„,aWONLY -NOT t s, .LF;mps�c_e76erDAtaAGE S _ .. ._. , UUNIRELLALIAa OCCUR FCF)p�PURREU{GE----_. h3, 1 ••E7fCE89LU16 CLAIG!S•MACE DEO HETBVrXON>; wongr COMPENSATION OTH- - ND EMPLOYERS'LIAEIUTY 3g ANTYICP.R•O�pPNIEYT(_ tPART ECUTM I Y D� N N f AiREXCU .IptArl t�i oryin NNI "”" ! I E.:.[4S-ASk EA.MP OYE,E c• fir, •+.[+P RATI. etav ) DIWASE-o01 CV � i • i � I DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS 7 LOCATIONS t VEHICLES(ACORD 101,AddMonal ftMfkF Sahedcla,may ho attaahoo N mon apaau IS mquirod) Youth Althletic Association. Certificate holder is included as additional insured regarding general liability. HOLDER7MMAU SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE ar;LIVERED IN 25 of 108 Y• City � J of Oak Paurk Heights-Field Reaeteradw Application Organization Name: S C V !"1 A Organization Address: 1 1 o a G ,Fl r✓ V. Organization Phone#. Cg-l- 9, 3-a'`O Z Primary Contact blame:!Phone#: b CLye cch f l Wn.-tn Phone# Organization Federal ID#:_7 l (Your Organization must also be a non-pmfil In order to reserve City fields-I you do not have a Federal ID number,provide CLEAR and PRECISE State or Federal Documentation that establishes your non-profit stalus.) In addition to completing and submitting this application form,you must Also Provide at the time of submission the folkrft on separate sheets of Adpef.NOTE:The City does not charas a fee for fleld reservations,however•a failure to provide any of the following information as requested W111 result in a rejected apollcation• 1. Provide a specific and detailed request for the field and dates you desire to utilize. 2. In not mare than three paragraphs outline the nature of your organization,how the fields will be used and by what age groups. 3. Provide a written statement that your Organization,for the purpose of the field reservation request shall only be for youth,not older than 18 years of age. 4. Provide a wdtten statement that your Organization,for the purposes of the use of City fields,do nol hold"-out or make•cuts'to any youth who wish to participate and that all such youth shall have the full opportunity to participate. 5. Provide names,addresses and phone numbers of your executive committee or hoard of directors. 6. Prorde the City a copy of your Organizations Certificate of t9abllily,which must name the City as an additionally insured.(Such policy may rhot be less than 8300,000) �OLV& a[I4ctn Printed Name of Person Submitting Application Date Signature Notary(for signature) By signing the above: You are comrdltfng to the Ciiy that you have the authority to bind the Organization to the terms and conditions as are outilned in the Chty's Field Reservation Policy adapted by the City Paris Commission on 2115111. Further,that the Organization does hereby fully understand and shall fu0y abide by Field Policies and all other City Park rules that are Identified under City Ordinance andfor Stale and Federal law.And,that failure to abide by such policies will result in revocation of privileges to ultllze City fields under a reservation formal. Waiver of Liability:By signing above,your Organization does hereby hold-harmless the City and its agents from any Iris or liability as a result the Organization's,or Its participants,use(or desired use)of the City property.The Organization does hereby Indemnify,will defend and holds harmless the City and its agents from any loss or liability sustained as a result of the Organization's for its participants)use of the Ckys fields. The City makes no warranty or guaranty of field conditions. Use of City fields,is at the OrgarthmWi's and its participants own risk. 27 of 108 r 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 2-16-18 TO: Todd Clarkowski,MNDOT-via email only- todd.clarkowski@state.mn.us FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator RE: SCRC—Parking and facilities Gentlemen: As we have collectively witnessed,the St.Croix River Crossing does attract a number of people visiting and walking out to see the new views and sights.While this can be positive,it has begun a conversation that outlines concerns for lack of parking for visitors intending to walk out on the new Bridge as well as other missing elements. Please note the following: 1. Lack of Parking for Bridge Visitors: Many people simply desire to walk out to the new bridge and are seeking the closest parking area necessary to make that trip.This parking need is distinct and likely a larger demand than from those seeking parking with the intention to ride or access the Loop Trail System as these individuals can more easily park elsewhere. The City received a number of calls last summer about lack of parking in the area-some of which highlighted pedestrian and traffic safety issues. MNDOT likely understands these concerns as we do note that as of 2116118 the MNDOT website does highlight a new Parking area on a map, but does not materially engage what it is or what it might include in the related documentation.(see map attached). Would MNDOT please outline what is to be constructed here; its planned amenities and please state if MNDOT believes that such a facility at that location will adequately serve the parking function for those Bridge Visitors with the sole intention of walking out to the Bridge,versus the generalized use of the Loop Trail.Or,is a different andlor additional parking warranted? 2. Lack of Basic Facilities: In addition to this parking concern, a number of basic facilities are lacking on this facility—the most glaring of which are trash facilities. Please install adequate trash facilities for these Bridge visitors. We have witnessed a collection of litter being stacked at the intersections as well as being thrown over the side and this cannot continue. The City is willing to consider actions that may improve the experience for all visitors and we would be willing to discuss how we can reasonably help. However, we would ask that MNDOT please address the above issues directly at this time and we can proceed from there. Kind Regards. Cc: Adam Josephson, MNDOT adam.josephson@state.mn.us Tom McCarty,City of Stillwater. Nt 29 of 108 Eric Johnson From: Clarkowski,Todd (DOT) <todd.clarkowski@state.mn.us> Sent: Tuesday, February 20,2018 3:04 PM To: Eric Johnson Cc: Josephson,Adam (DOT);Tom McCarty(tmccarty@ci.stillwater.mn.us) Subject: RE: Letter to MNDOT- Pedestrians on Bridge - Parking.pdf- responses Attachments: Letter to MNDOT- Pedestrians on Bridge- Parking.pdf; MN Upper Loop Trail -- parking lot--2-20-18.pdf;WI-LoopTrail info--8110-02-73--100%plans-2-12-18.pdf, IoopTrail_progressMap_10162017.pdf Good afternoon, I hope that you enjoyed the nice long holiday weekend. I've reviewed the letter and note the 2 issues identified: 1) Lack of parking for bridge visitors: Currently there is parking on the MetCouncil Treatment Plant Access Road for those users. And last fall,WisDOT completed the grading for their park& ride lot in the S.W.quadrant of their new interchange. Both of those parking lots are now available for people who want to visit the new bridge. WisDOT will be paving that 54 stall park&ride lot this summer. a. A new parking lot in Stillwater,just north of the north entrance to Sunnyside Marina/Condos, is being constructed with MnDOT's Upper Loop Trail Project—SP8214-172 and is scheduled to be built and operational by Memorial Day of this year. Attached is the Upper Loop Trail parking lot info showing the 32 additional parking stalls. I understand that the City of Stillwater is planning to provide on an as- needed basis—porta potty,garbage cans and bike racks on the north end of that parking lot. b. WisDOT's Main Trailhead construction this summer—please see attached WI loop trail info. This summer,WisDOT is building another portion of their Loop Trail,a 41 stall Hilltop Parking Area, and a 39 stall parking lot for the Main Trailhead at the new County Road E/STH64 interchange. WisDOT is planning on the Main Trailhead, with it's 39 stall parking lot,to be opened by July 4th,2018. St.Croix County has agreed to maintain the loop trail, parking lots and trailhead in WI,which includes restrooms, porta potties, bike racks and garbage cans. We have been constructing these loop trail/new bridge parking areas in stages,with the Treatment Plant Access Road and the gravel Park& Ride lots now open to accommodate the current users. Opening the WI Park and Ride lot last fall has helped to relieve the parking pressure on MN and when we open the Stillwater parking lot,that will continue to help address the demand. And by the end of 2018,the MN and WI parking areas/trailheads will all be complete and operational, as shown on the attached progress map. MnDOT has been communicating this staged loop trail/parking lot construction on the project website,the MN and WI cities and with the Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce in order to get the word out about what parking lots are available and what is still left to build. It would be very helpful if you could continue to work with us to communicate this. 2) Lack of basic facilities:trash facilities: a. On the WI side,St.Croix County is planning on providing garbage cans and maintaining them. But the WI side still isn't fully constructed yet,with the Main Trailhead to be constructed by July 2018 and the remainder by the end of 2018. 1 31 of 108 b. On the MN side,the City of Stillwater is planning on providing on an as-needed basis— garbage cans- on the north end of that parking lot. c. On the MN side,last year the City of Oak Park Heights helped in providing/maintaining a garbage can at the TH36off-ramp/TH95 intersection. Hopefully your city could continue to do that. I understand that last fall, OPH was even considering putting doggie cleanup bags similar to your other parks, somewhere along the new trail system. I didn't hear if those went in or not, but it seems that those would help also. MnDOT and WisDOT are still building pieces of the loop trail system to provide the adequate accommodations for the new bridge/loop trail users. But it will take until the end of 2018,for it to be fully completed. As more of the parking lots/trailheads become operational,we'll communicate those options out to the new bridge and loop trail users. 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" Thls yard x� pari Above: Campfire programBrown's improvement Members of the East Metra Wager Resource Education Program: 43 of 8rnws�'s Creek Watershed+Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Waterst�e-d Camfvrt Lake-Forest Lake Watershed•Cartage Grope • Deilwood•Forest Lake Grant• Hugo• Lake Elmo • Middle St.Crgix Watershed+Newpori+Dak Park Heights•Qakdale Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed •RiGe Creek Watershed •5cauth U1lashington Watershed Sti114vater•St. Paul Park ■Valiey 6rartch Watershed•Wiilernie• West Lakeland Wppdbury• Washington Conservation []istrict+Washington County 108 East Metro Water Resource Education Program 2017 Annual Report TABLE OF CONTENTS Aboutthe Program ...............................................................................3 2017 Executive SummW..............................................................................4 Program Activity Details Public Education and Engagement.........................................................6 Outreach Support for Project Implementation.............................................14 Professional Trainings for Business and Local Government .......................... 17 New Materials and Resources...............................................................20 Appendix A: Education Program Budget for 2016-2018 ........................................24 Appendix B:Newspaper articles submitted in 2017 ..............................................25 2 44 of 108 About the East Metro Water Resource Education Program Background:The East Metro Water Resource Education Program(EMWREP)is a partnership formed in 2006 to implement a comprehensive water education and outreach program for the east metro area of St.Paul,MN.Current EMWREP partners include: • Washington Conservation District(host) • Washington County • Watershed management organizations:Brown's Creek,Carnelian-Marine-St.Croix, Comfort-Lake Forest Lake,Rice Creek,Ramsey-Washington Metro, South Washington, and Valley Branch Watershed Districts,and the Middle St.Croix Watershed Management Organization • Cities and townships:Cottage Grove,Dellwood,Forest Lake,Grant,Hugo,Lake Elmo, Newport,Oakdale,Oak Park Heights,Stillwater, St.Paul Park,Willernie,and Woodbury,West Lakeland Township Purpose: The purpose of the shared education program is to educate community residents, businesses,staff and decision-makers about issues affecting local lakes,rivers,streams,wetlands and groundwater resources and to engage people in projects that will help to protect and improve the health of these water resources. Partnership Structure: EMWREP is guided by a steering committee comprised of representatives from each of the 24 partner organizations.The committee generally meets twice a year to provide recommendations on the program budget and activities.The EMWREP coordinator communicates regularly with partner staff,council members and board members; prepares an annual report on program activities;provides outreach data and statistics for partners' MS4 Permit reports;and communicates one-on-one with individual partners on projects throughout the year.All EMWREP reports,plans,and education updates are available on-line at www.mnwcd.or emwrep. Staff.Angie Hong is the EMWREP program coordinator.Additional education support in 2017 was provided by Jenn Radtke and Lauren Haydon. Coordination with Other Regional Education Efforts:The EMWREP partnership helps to strengthen relationships between Washington Conservation District,Washington County and the eight watershed management organizations and 14 cities that constitute the partnership.This translates into better coordination and less overlap in the management of local water resources. EMWREP staff provide leadership for Watershed Partners(a collaborative of more than 60 non- profit and public entities in the Twin Cities metro area),work actively with organizations in the St.Croix Basin,and participate in the Blue Thumb partnership and Master Water Stewards program. Accolades:EMWREP was the 2012 MAWD Watershed Program of the Year. 3 45 of 108 2017 Executive Summary Public Education and Engagement: EMWREP continues to lead water education efforts in the East Metro area through outreach,community engagement,public education,and media communications.Highlights from 2017 include: 1. Public education:Eight(8)landscaping workshops;four(4)backyard tours;ten(10) family nature events;and 15+community events. • Highlights: i. Landscaping workshops in North St.Paul, St. Paul Park,Oakdale,Hugo, Forest Lake and Woodbury ii. Raingarden maintenance workshops in Stillwater and Forest Lake iii. AIS Identification workshops in Forest Lake,Big Marine and Lake Elmo iv. Clean the Croix—river clean up and buckthorn pull with 60 participants v. BCWD 20a`Anniversary&WCD 75a`Anniversary events 2. Volunteer engagement: • Master Water Stewards:With state funding,EMWREP recruited eight citizens to become Master Water Stewards and will be recruiting 12 additional stewards in 2018. Stewards complete 50-hours of training and a capstone project to become certified and volunteer 25-50 hours per year to support local watershed work. • AIS Detectors:We used county funds to train nine local residents as aquatic invasive species"AIS Detectors",through a partnership with University of MN. • EMWREP continues to work in partnership with Washington County Master Gardeners and to provide support for education initiatives led by St. Croix Watershed Stewards. 3. Youth education: Staff taught lessons about groundwater and watersheds to more than a dozen 4a`and 5h grade classes;led activities at Cottage Grove and Woodbury Safety Camps;and provided support to Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District to engage 500 students in planting a raingarden at Woodbury Elementary. 4. Media and communications: Angie Hong continued to write weekly articles about water and conservation for local newspapers(www.eastmetrowater.areavoices.com). Through Watershed Partners,we created a new blog-style website (www.cleanwatermn.org)with monthly articles about local water heroes. Outreach Support for Project Implementation: EMWREP staff provide support for Clean Water grants and other partner projects,in addition to promoting cost-share incentive programs. Examples from 2017 include: • Green Communities: Completing a three-year grant project to conduct audience research and install stormwater reduction practices at five Homeowners' Associations(HOAs)in Washington County • Helping Brown's Creek WD to plan and promote its 20th anniversary event • Organizing a neighborhood gathering at Hay Lake in Carnelian-Marine-St.Croix WD • Conducting a raingarden maintenance training for cost-share recipients in Comfort Lake —Forest Lake WD and Rice Creek WD • Helping Middle St.Croix WMO to develop a community engagement plan for Lily Lake • Helping Ramsey-Washington WD staff to plant a raingarden at Woodbury Elementary 4 46 of 108 • Meeting with landscape architects to develop a vision for new park space and an interpretive center at South Washington WD's Glacial Valley Park in Woodbury. • Working with Valley Branch WD and City of Maplewood to design and install four interpretive signs at Joy Park on Silver Lake • Providing education support for Washington CD outreach to farmers • Helping Washington County to develop education activities for its Groundwater Plan In addition,outreach and education helped to support: • 257 landowner site visits with Conservation District staff • 57 new projects installed with watershed cost-share grants • 79.18 pounds of phosphorus(P)kept out of surface waters(all projects combined) Professional Trainings for Business and Local Government:EMWREP provides professional training for businesses and local government through Stormwater U,NEMO,and other partnerships.Training partners include Minnesota Extension,the University of Minnesota Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program,the Minnesota Erosion Control Association(MECA),Fortin Consulting, St.Croix River Association,and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources(DNR).Professional trainings in 2017 included: • Turfgrass management&Winter maintenance workshops • Illicit discharge detection and elimination(IDDE)workshop and presentations • Stormwater volume control&bioretention design workshop • Shoreline workshops for realtors • Business BBQ • Watershed Partners monthly meetings • St. Croix River Workshop on the Water New Materials and Resources: During 2017,EMWREP created new materials and resources to support water education.Highlights include: 1. Neighborhood Clean-up Engagement Kit: This kit,developed in partnership with Metro Watershed Partners includes doorhangers,sign-up forms,step-by-step instructions and other materials to help local residents and community groups organize neighborhood "storm drain"clean-up events. 2. Yard Signs: "This yard is part of the solution"-These signs come in four different colors and designs and are sold for$3 each or two for$5. 3. NEW High quality photos:Through the Watershed Partners new media campaign we now have a collection of more than 100 new high quality photos to help illustrate common water education topics(ie.lawn care,winter salting,native plants,raking leaves out of the street,pet poop,etc.).The collection also includes in-action and people photos. 4. Table-top banners:EMWREP has four new table-top pop-up banners available for partners to borrow:AIS,Pollinators,Lawn Care,and Ag Practices for Soil Health.The banners are light-weight and retract to fit in small carrying bags. 5. Interactive groundwater displays:Two new groundwater displays developed in 2016 got lots of use in 2017.One features information about groundwater resources in Washington County,while the other focuses on water conservation.Both are hands-on and fold-up into wooden suitcases with wheels and handle for easy transport. 6. Green Communities Guidebook:This short guidebook summarizes feedback from focus groups conducted with homeowner association(HOA)residents,property management companies,and lawn care professionals and provides advice for engaging HOAs in clean water projects. 5 47 of 108 Public Education and Engagement Minimum Control Measure Addressed 0 Public education&outreach ❑ Construction site runoff controls 0 Public participation&involvement ❑Post-construction storm water man a ement 0 Illicit discharge detection and ❑Municipal pollution prevention& elimination ood housekee in Audience: General Public,Urban and Rural Landowners,Youth Program Goals: 1. Educate the public about nonpoint source water pollution,groundwater conservation, and basic watershed ecology and management. 2. Build partnerships with state and local government,non-profit organizations,and community groups. 3. Engage citizen volunteers to help conduct education and outreach. 4. Motivate urban and rural landowners to practice behaviors that protect water resources. 5. Train and assist urban and rural residents to complete projects on their land that reduce runoff pollution,conserve groundwater,and increase infiltration. Educational Objectives: Citizens will learn: 1. That nonpoint source water pollution comes from a variety of land uses-residential, commercial,and agricultural. 2. That common pollutants impacting surface and groundwater resources in the east metro area include phosphorus,sediment,nitrates,E. coli,chloride,and mercury. 3. That a watershed includes all of the land draining to a lake, stream or river,and that Watershed Districts and Watershed Management Organizations are special-purpose local units of government charged with managing the resources of a given watershed to prevent flooding and protect water quality. 4. That surface and groundwater resources interact. 5. That area residents can help to prevent nonpoint source water pollution through a variety of behaviors,including raking leaves and grass clippings out of the street, using less fertilizers and chemicals on lawns and gardens,covering bare soil during landscaping and construction,picking up pet poop,replacing failing septic systems, using less salt for winter maintenance and water softening,disposing of household waste properly,and using less electricity. 6. That landowners can help to reduce runoff pollution, conserve groundwater,and increase infiltration by installing best management practices such as habitat plantings, raingardens,and shoreline plantings;repairing erosion;and managing drainage around homes,farms,and commercial buildings. 6 48 of 108 PUBLIC EDUCA711ON AND ENGAGEMEN'r ACTIVITIES IN 2017 1) Public Education Tree Workshop—taught in partnership with Minnesota DNR and US Forest Service. • Oakdale—Feb.23 (53 attendees) Spring Landscaping Workshops—taught in partnership with Master Gardeners.Participants learned about lawn care and lawn alternatives,composting, and"Blue Thumb"projects--native gardens,raingardens and shoreline plantings. • North St.Paul—April 6(29 attendees) • St.Paul Park—April 11 (20) • Oakdale—April 18 (3 1) • Hugo—April 27(15) • Forest Lake—May 2(18) Raingarden Maintenance Workshops • Stillwater—July 20(6 attendees) • Forest Lake—Aug.23 (33) Buckthorn Workshop • Woodbury—Sept. 19(25 attendees) Brown's Creek Open Yards Series—hosted by members of the Brown's Creek Watershed District Citizen Advisory Committee. • May 24-large lots:buckthorn,woodland wildflowers,native shrubs • June 21 -large lots: septic systems,infiltration,weed management • Aug.23 -large lots:prairies • Sept.20-urban/suburban lots:raingardens,weeds vs native plants Family nature events:hands-on,outdoor events to teach children and adults about aquatic invertebrates and lake and river health • Forest Lake-June 20(Arts in the Park) • St.Croix Bluffs Regional Park—June 24(campfire program) • Woodbury,Colby Lake-June 27 • Oak Park Heights,Autumn Hills Park-July 6 • North St.Paul,Silver Lake—July 8(Silver Lake SPLASH) • Oakdale,Tanners Lake-July 12 • Lake Elmo Park Reserve—July 15 (campfire program) • St.Paul Park,Lions Park on the Mississippi River-July 18 • Stillwater,Long Lake-July 24 • Cottage Grove,Pinetree Pond-July 26 Sales(trees,plants,rain barrels,compost bins): EMWREP partnered with other organizations to promote sales and provide educational materials at these events. • Rain barrel and compost bin sale—April 28,Hugo • Tree sale—April 28-29,Lake Elmo • Master Gardener plant sale-May 21,Lake Elmo • Landscape Revival native plant expo and market-June 3,Roseville 7 49 of 108 Aquatic Invasive Species identification workshops:hands-on workshops taught in partnership with Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District staff using special funding from Washington County. • Forest Lake-June 19(18 participants) • Big Marine Lake-June 29(5 participants) • Tri-Lakes in Lake Elmo-Aug. 15 (15 participants) Community events: EMWREP partnered with other organizations to plan,promote,provide educational materials,and conduct educational programming at these events. • Feb. 8-Mahtomedi Garden Club spring event • Feb. 11 -Phalen Freeze Fest(St.Paul) • March 9-Pollinator Forum(West St.Paul) • April 22-Grant Community Clean-up • April 29-Mahtomedi RITE of Spring • May 20-Belwin Bison Release(Afton) • May 21-Mill Stream Day(Marine on St.Croix) • June 3-WaterFest(Lake Phalen-St.Paul) • June 22-Oakdale Summerfest Parade • July 8-Boomsite Cleanup(Stillwater Twp.) • Aug.2-6-Washington County Fair(Lake Elmo) • Aug. 13-Newport Pioneer Day • Aug 24-Sept.4-Minnesota State Fair • Sept. 6-Stillwater Community Water Meeting • Sept. 10- PolliNATION(Stillwater Twp.) • Sept. 16-Brown's Creek 20`h Anniversary Event(Stillwater) • Sept. 17-Washington Conservation District 75a'Anniversary Event(Lake Elmo) • Sept.21 -Cottage Grove Public Works Open House • Oct. 5-Governor's Water Town Hall(Stillwater) Presentations:presentations given by EMWREP staff at community meetings and events • Feb. 7-Daylily and Trillium Garden Clubs Meeting(Stillwater) • Feb. 16-Great Rivers Confluence Symposium(Afton-Hastings-Prescott-River Falls) • Feb. 27-Tri-Lakes annual meeting(Lake Elmo-Oakdale) • Sept.27-Marine on St.Croix Community Water Meeting 2) Volunteer encasement: Master Water Stewards:In 2017,EMWREP received a Clean Water Fund grant to recruit and train two cohorts of Master Water Stewards in our area(20 volunteers total)in partnership with Freshwater Society. Stewards go through 50-hours of training and complete a capstone project to become certified.After that,they volunteer 50-hours the first year and 25 hours per year thereafter to remain certified.During the first year of the grant project we: • Developed recruitment materials,held two information sessions,and offered invitations to participate to 13 applicants.Of those,ten people elected to join the program and eight are still participating as of February 2018. • Secured a GreenCorps member to help develop the program. 8 50 of 108 • Worked with Freshwater Society to develop new curriculum to teach stewards about rural watershed issues and best management practices such as habitat restoration,invasive species management,and shoreline restoration. • Current program participants include: 1) Carnelian-Marine-St.Croix WD-John Goodfellow(Marine) 2) Comfort Lake—Forest Lake WD-Tom Furey(Scandia) 3) Middle St.Croix WMO-Sally Arneson(Stillwater and Lakeland)and Drew Chirpich(GreenCorps) 4) South Washington WD—Cole Williams(Newport);Joan Nichols,Nathan Zerbe and Susan Goebel(Woodbury) • Classes taught to stewards in 2017 included: 1)Info sessions in August and September 2)Introductory meeting -Oct. 10 3)On-line capstone primer 4)County watershed tour-Oct. 14 5)Basic hydrology-Oct.24 6) Stormwater basics-Nov. 14 7)Water policy-Nov.28 • In 2018,the current stewards will take classes in environmental decision making, community engagement,rainscaping,residential stormwater management,and BMP evaluation and maintenance.They will also complete their capstone projects by November 2018.EMWREP will recruiting 12 new stewards for the 2018-19 cohort this summer and fall. AIS Detectors: Last year,we used Washington County aquatic invasive species(AIS)funds to train nine local residents at AIS Detectors,through a partnership with the University of Minnesota.The program offers 6-8 hours of on-line training and one full-day,in-person training to help citizens learn how to identify invasive aquatic plants including Eurasian watermilfoil, hydrilla and starry stonewort;invasive invertebrates including spiny waterflea,rusty crayfish, zebra mussels,and quagga mussels; and invasive fish including bighead carp,silver carp,round goby,and ruffe.Volunteers received a certificate upon completion of training and will now be asked to provide 25 hours per year of volunteer work to help address local AIS issues. AIS Detectors in Washington County include: 1) John Bower-Big Carnelian(CMSCWD) 2) Jeff Dahlberg-Big Marine(CMSCWD) 3) Tony Vavoulis-Big Marine(CMSCWD) 4) Sam Hathaway—Bone(CLFLWD) 5) Gary Lee—Clear(RCWD) 6) Link Lavey-Demontreville/Olson(VBWD) 7) Dale Dorschner—Elmo(VBWD) 8) Del Peterson—Lily(MSCMWO) 9) Mike Ziegelski—Sand(CMSCWD) 9 51 of 108 Engaging existing volunteer networks: EMWREP continues to work in partnership with Washington County Master Gardeners and to provide support for education initiatives led by St. Croix Watershed Stewards.During 2017,EMWREP: • Co-taught spring landscaping workshops with Master Gardeners and helped to promote the Master Gardener plant sale. • Provided flyers and storm drain stenciling materials for St.Croix Watershed Steward Jack MacKenzie, and also helped to promote MacKenzie's spring lawn care workshops. 3) Youth education: Groundwater education:With special funding from Washington County,EMWREP staff provided groundwater education for more than a dozen school and youth groups in 2017: • Staff taught lessons using the groundwater model and K-12 Watershed Game to 13 and 5'�'grade classes at the following schools: o Oakdale Elementary o Castle Elementary(Oakdale) o Eagle Point Elementary(Oakdale) o Crestview Elementary(Cottage Grove) • EMWREP also led groundwater education activities for Washington County 4H Project Discovery(March 11),Trout in the Classroom Summit(March 17),Maplewood Middle School Field Day(May 26)and Children's Water Festival(Sept.27). Stormwater and watershed education: • Woodbury Elementary field trip to Battle Creek Lake—March 1 • Woodbury Elementary raingarden field day-May 4 • Storm drain stenciling with Natural Sciences Academy in St.Paul Park-May 31 • Camp Clue stormwater pollution prevention activity at Cottage Grove and Woodbury Safety Camps—June 21 and July 19 • Woodbury Elementary raingarden planting with 500+students—Oct.4, 5, 10 4) Media and communications: Newspaper articles:Angie Hong continues to write articles about water and conservation for local newspapers. Read them on-line at www.eastmetrowater.areavoices.com.For a list of articles sent to each paper in 2017,see Appendix B. *There have been significant changes at most of the local newspaper companies over the past 12 years,including frequent staff turnover,elimination of local offices,and reduction in the frequency of printing.This has made it difficult to publish regular content in many EMWREP partner communities. 10 52 of 108 • Chisago Press(Circulation-3963)—4 articles • Forest Lake Lowdown(Circulation— 13,997)—2 articles o Staff writer Jackie Bussjaeger also attended and wrote articles about several watershed events. • Forest Lake Times(Circulation- 13,029)—21 articles o In September of 2017,Forest Lake Times changed its format to incorporate a new,ad-free editorial page with a slate of rotating columnists.From now on,they will be publishing our articles in this section once a month. • Hugo Citizen(Circulation—14,500)—4 articles • Oakdale-Lake Elmo Review(Circulation—11,066)—17 articles o There have been significant staff changes at the Review papers. • Ramsey Review(Circulation—24,326)—4 articles • Scandia Country Messenger(Circulation- 1075)— 14 articles • South Washington County Bulletin(Circulation-8616)— 10 articles o There have been significant staff changes at the Bulletins and there is no longer a local editor for either. • St.Croix 360(On-line: 25,647 followers)—1 article • St.Croix Lowdown(Circulation—5000)—3 articles o This paper also runs articles from the Forest Lake Lowdown and Scandia Country Messenger on occasion. • Valley Life edition of Stillwater Gazette(Circulation- 17,479)—47 articles • White Bear Press(Circulation— 19,331)—3 articles • Woodbury Bulletin(Circulation-7811)—13 articles Newsletters:EMWREP also provides content for city,watershed and WCD newsletters. • Afton(pop.2800)-newsletters o Jan—tree workshop o Feb—tree workshop o March—spring dreaming o May—Protect clean water/adopt a drain(?) o Sep—Master Water Stewards o Oct—MSCWMO cost share promotion o Nov—CWMA Grant • Bayport (pop. 3200) o Spring—Clean Water Funds(MSCWMO)and Help Stop Invasive Species o Summer—Smart Outdoor Water Use and MSCWMO Cost Share Promotion • Birchwood(pop. 875)-newsletter o Summer—Illicit Discharge • Browns Creek Watershed District—content for annual newsletter • Carnelian-Marine-St.Croix Watershed District—content for annual newsletter • Cottage Grove(pop. 34,000)-newsletter o Jan—tree workshop o April—Arbor Day event and Hyvee/SWWD stormwater award o Dellwood o Dec—Stormwater pollution prevention program • Lakeland(pop. 1830) -newsletter o Feb—Tree workshop o March—Spring Dreaming Workshop o April—Spring Dreaming Workshop 11 53 of 108 o November—MSCWMO Cost Share • Mahtomedi(pop. 8000)-newsletter o Spring(Green Talk)—Spring dreaming workshop • Oakdale(pop.27,726)—newsletter o Spring—Water Saving Tips,Waterfest 2017,Zero Waste Tips,Clean Spring Runoff o Summer—Tanner's Lake Pond Dipping • Oak Park Heights(pop.4724) -newsletter o March—Spring Dreaming workshop o Sep—MSCWMO cost share promotion o Stillwater(pop. 18,000)-newsletter • Oct—Clean Streets for Clean Water o Stillwater Twp.(pop. 3000)-newsletter o Spring Dreaming Workshop • St.Paul Park o Spring-Family Pond dipping • Washington Conservation District—content for bi-annual newsletters • White Bear Lake(pop.24,555)-newsletter o Spring—Cost Share Grants(Advertised for all four WDiWMO) • Woodbury o Sep—cost share promotion for irrigation heads Minnesota Water—Let's Keep it Clean:This campaign is a project of Watershed Partners, which is a partnership of more than 60 non-profit and public entities in the Twin Cities metro area that work together to provide education about stormwater pollution.The new blog-style website (www.cleanwatermn.org)features monthly articles about local water heroes and partners are provided with customized links to post and track the readership of these articles through their own social media networks. EMWREP and its partners provide funding support for the Minnesota Water—Let's Keep it Clean campaign and Angie Hong serves as a steering committee member and the large group meeting facilitator. Articles for 2017 included: • Jan.—The Iceman Cometh: Sidewalk salt pollutes our lakes and streams • Feb.—Recent immigrants become water stewards • March—Tree-huggers unite:Protecting urban tree canopies • April—Planting native seeds with a new generation • May—Rain barrels herald spring • June—Organic lawn care and maintenance yields field of dreams • July—What's in a ribbet?Fro own frogs signal environmental health • Aug.—Going native with shoreline restoration • Sept.—Urban agriculture spawns North Side enterprise • Oct.—Improving health and the planet with organic lawn care • Nov.—Becoming a Mississippi River water quality action hero • Dec.—Friends turn stormwater problem into a cistern solution 12 54 of 108 East Metra water Websites and Social Media: • East Metro Water o Blog website:www.eastmetrowater.areavoices.com ■ 11,378 visits in 2017 o Twitter followers ■ @angiehongwater—360 ■ @EMWREP-261 • Washington Conservation District o Website: www.mnwcd.org ■ 18,500 visits from 15,700 unique visitors o Facebook:www.facebook.com/mnwcd ■ 476 page likes ■ Ads purchased in 2017: • Rain barrel and compost bin sale(795 people reached) • St.Paul Park and Oakdale workshops(2589 people reached) • AIS Fishing opener(4039 people reached) • Fall hunting AIS prevention(16,178 people reached) o Instagram:wcd—mn ■ 101 followers • Blue Thumb o Website: www.bluei'.-. -,.`.- ■ EMWREP provides financial support for the Blue Thumb program partnership,website,events,and outreach materials. ■ Web resources for the public include a plant selector tool,map of landscape designers and native plant nurseries,calendar of events, raingarden and shoreline how-tos,and grant info. ■ During 2017,Blue Thumb also produced three blog/print articles about landscaping for clean water: • Backyard conservation • How cities can manage climate chanee • Plant a tree: Invest in the urban environment o Facebook:www.facebook.com/BlueThumbMN ■ 1328 page likes • EMWREP has also helped BCWD,CMSCWD,and SWWD to create and manage Facebook accounts Local television programming:A videographer from South Washington Telecommunications Commission(SWCTC)attended the Pond Dipping event in St.Paul Park and produced a short program for local television. • Pond Dipping Event Lion's Levee Park-https://youtu.be/XvOit3-pH1Y y 13 55 of 108 Outreach Support for Project Implementation Minimum Control Measure Addressed Q Public education&outreach ❑ Construction site runoff controls Q Public participation&involvement 0 Post-construction storm water mans ement ❑ Illicit discharge detection and ❑Municipal pollution prevention& elimination good housekeeping Program Goals: 1. Publicize I MWKEP partner programs and projects. 2. Promote BMP(Best Management Practices)and cost-share incentive programs. 3. Engage community members and other stakeholders to help meet water quality goals identified through local water plans,TMDL(Total Maximum Daily Load)studies, WRAP(Water Restoration and Protection)strategies,and other regulatory programs. 4. Engage public and private land owners to complete activities funded through state and federal grants. Educational Objectives: 1. Citizens will be aware of water-quality improvement projects and programs happening in their communities and understand the benefits of these activities. 2. Citizens will be aware of and utilize BMP and cost-share incentive programs to complete water protection projects on their land. 3. EMWREP will help partners to identify,reach out to,and engage public and private landowners and managers in targeted locations in order to complete water resource improvement and protection projects. 14 56 of 108 1) Promotion of watershed BMP and cost-share incentive programs EMWREP continues to integrate public education and outreach with partner BMP programs, using workshops,neighborhood gatherings and community events to promote cost-share programs and recommended practices.In 2017,outreach and education helped to support: • 257 landowner site visits with Conservation District staff • 57 new projects installed with watershed cost-share grants • 79.18 pounds of phosphorus kept out of surface waters(all projects combined) A map of BMP projects and workshop participants in Washington County can be found at www.mgRfeeder.net/wcdbmi,,. 2) Special grants Green Communities:In 2014,the Washington Conservation District was awarded a$50,000 Clean Water Fund Grant from the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources to conduct audience research and develop clean water projects with Homeowners' Associations(HOAs) in Washington County.The grant included funding to conduct focus groups with HOA board members,property managers,and lawn care companies,and to complete stormwater reduction projects with five HOA properties in Washington County. EMWREP staff managed this grant,led education and outreach efforts,and prepared the Green Communities Guidebc.; ..Work was completed in 2017.Projects installed included: • Evergreen Country Homes in Woodbury(RWMWD)-2 vegetated swales;2935sq ft;0.34 lb/yr of phosphorus • Lakeridge Townhomes in Woodbury(RWMWD)-Raingarden&bioinfiltration; 350 sq ft;0.11 lb/yr of phosphorus o Neighborhood celebration held on May 31,2017 • Powers Lake Townhomes in Woodbury(SWWD)-vegetated swale; 600sq ft; 0.141b/yr of phosphorus • Tanners Lake Townhomes in Oakdale(RWMWD)-shoreline buffer;3,094 sq ft; 0.27lb/yr of phosphorus • Heritage Glen in Woodbury(SWWD)-plant buffer/vegetated swale;5200 sq ft; 1.2 lb/yr of phosphorus 3) Education and outreach support for partner projects and programs Brown's Creek Watershed District • Helped to plan and promote the 110x'St.public open house on April 18. • Helped to plan,promote,and conduct activities for the BCWD 20a`anniversary event on Sept. 15. • Collaborated with citizen advisory committee to plan and promote Open Yards series. 15 57 of 108 Carnelian-Marine-St.Croix Watershed District • Organized a neighborhood gathering with Hay Lake residents to talk about lake water quality and promote cost-share projects. • Created a watershed survey for people attending the Mill Stream Festival. Comfort Lake—Forest Lake Watershed District • Attended the watershed district open house on Feb.21. • Helped to plan and publicize the watershed tour on May 6. • Conducted a raingarden maintenance training for cost-share recipients on Aug. 23. • Helped WCD staff to conduct outreach to landowners surrounding Bone Lake Middle St.Croix Watershed Management Organization • Helped to develop a community engagement plant for the Lily Lake Final 45 grant project and held an open house on July 11. • Engaged local citizen groups to begin developing an Adopt-a-Raingarden program for Stillwater. Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District • Prodded support to prepare and lead 500+students in planting a new raingarden at Woodbury Elementary. Rice Creek Watershed District • Conducted a raingarden maintenance training for cost-share recipients on Aug.23. South Washington Watershed District • Met with landscape architects to develop a vision for new park space and an interpretive center at Glacial Valley Park in Woodbury. Valley Branch Watershed District • Worked with staff from the City of Maplewood to design and install four interpretive signs at Joy Park on Silver Lake. • Developed content for interpretive panels at the new Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center in Lake Elmo. Washington Conservation District • Helped to recruit five local farmers to become certified through the MN Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program • Pro,.ided education match for the cooperative weed management program Washington County • Provided education support to help the county implement its Groundwater Plan by teaching lessons at local schools and conducting a groundwater education needs assessment. 16 58 of 108 Professional Trainings for Business and Local Government Minimum Control Measure Addressed ❑ Public education&outreach 0 Construction site runoff controls ❑ Public participation&involvement 0 Post-construction storm water management 0 Illicit discharge detection and 0 Municipal pollution prevention& elimination good housekeeping Audience:Water resource professionals,municipal staff,consultants and contractors,local elected and appointed officials,business owners,realtors,lawn care providers,winter maintenance providers Program Goals: 1. Provide technical training to help EMWREP partners meet MS4 Permit requirements and reduce stormwater pollution. 2. Work in partnership with University of Minnesota to provide high-quality professional education at a local level. 3. Provide local decision makers(city councils,planning commissions,watershed boards, county commissioners,etc.)with information and training needed to implement policies, programs,and practices that protect and restore water resources. 4. Offer professional trainings for area business owners,realtors,lawn care providers,and winter maintenance contractors to share information about local water issues and encourage business practices that protect surface and groundwater resources. Educational Objectives: 1. Municipal employees will understand that stormwater runoff,erosion,and illicit discharge contaminate surface and groundwater resources and,also,that there are best management practices to reduce these causes of water pollution. 2. Local decision makers will understand that land use impacts water quality and that there are a variety of policies,programs and practices cities,counties,and watershed management organizations can implement to protect their water resources. 3. Area business owners,realtors,lawn care providers,and winter maintenance contractors will learn how to conserve groundwater resources and reduce surface and groundwater pollution through a variety of practices,including: a. Completing water efficiency audits; b. Talking with home buyers and sellers about shoreline landscaping,remodeling, and septic system maintenance; c. Mowing higher and using fewer lawn chemicals; and d. Reducing road salt application by using new technology,calibrating equipment, and adjusting anti-icing and deicing methods based on weather forecasts. 17 59 of 108 PROF ESSIONALTRA IN IN GS FOR 1) Training for local government staff and consultants Turfgrass management • April 5 workshop in Cottage Grove Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination(IDDE) • May 11 workshop in Oakdale(WCD)—taught in partnership with University of Minnesota Erosion and Sediment Control Program • Oct 18 staff training for Oakdale Public Works • Oct 18 training for wastewater installers and operators in Stillwater Winter:Maintenance • April 26—Smart Salting Level 2 training in Shoreview(RWMWD) • Nov.2—Smart Salting Level 1 training(parking lots and sidewalks)in Oakdale (WCD)—32 attendees • Certified contractors listed at: www.pca.state.mn.us/water/salt-application-training Stormwater Volume Control&Bioretention Design • April 25 workshop in Oakdale(WCD) • Topics:new technology,lessons learned,soil amendments,and best practices for installation and maintenance 2) Training for local decision makers St.Croix River Workshop on the Water • Sept. 14, Stillwater—70 participants • Topics: o Strategies on how to protect and prioritize water quality during development and landscaping projects o New trails and parks designed for the Lower Riverway: ■ Stillwater's Aiple Park ■ Hudson's plans for riverfront revitalization ■ Loop Trail • Workshop partners:MN and WI DNRs,National Park Service, St. Croix River Association,University of Minnesota Extension 3) Training and outreach to local businesses Shoreline realtor workshops—taught in partnership with St. Croix River Association and Minnesota DNR.Realtors received CEUs for attending. • March 9 workshop in Stillwater—45 attendees • Nov. 16 workshop in Stillwater—40 attendees 18 60 of 108 Business BBQ—May 23 at WCD office in Oakdale • Approximately 100 people from local businesses attended. • EMWREP staff visited local businesses in person to deliver invitations. • During the BBQ attendees toured the building,viewed new clean water landscaping projects,and received information about cost-share grants. 4) Professional partnerships,meetings,and conferences Watershed Partners—EMWREP and its partners contribute financial and staff support to Metro Watershed Partners,a partnership of 60+public and non-profit organizations in the Twin Cities area.In addition to the public education campaign,Watershed Partners provides learning opportunities for water resource professionals through its monthly meetings. Presentation topics in 2017 included: • Jan—Environmental justice • Feb.—Communicating on issues of equity and diversity(special workshop) • March—Twitter for communicators • April—Community clean-ups for water quality&Adopt-a-Drain • May—Volunteer management • June—Metro surface water management act&Future of the Minnesota River (workshop on the Mississippi River) • Aug. - North Minneapolis canoe-share program(experiential paddle and bike event) • Sept—25 x 25 community water meeting • Oct.—Social media • Nov.—Communicating about water resources and climate change(panel and roundtable) • Dec.—Restoring the Mississippi River Gorge Water Consortium—EMWREP staff help to plan topics and presenters for Washington County water consortium meetings. St.Croix Summit—EMWREP staff helped to plan the annual conference in River Falls on April 21. Community resiliency planning—EMWREP staff attended and helped to promote this two- part workshop on Sept.26 and 28,which was led by South Washington and Ramsey- Washington Metro Watershed Districts,Freshwater Society,and Barr Engineering. Water Conservation Education Task-Force—EMWREP staff attend meetings led by MN DNR to share ideas and resources about water conservation education. 19 61 of 108 NEW MATERIALS AND RESOURCES FOR 2017 1. Neighborhood Clean-un Engagement Kit This kit,developed in partnership with Metro Watershed Partners includes doorhangers, sign-up forms,step-by-step instructions and other materials to help local residents and community groups organize neighborhood"storm drain"clean-up events. EMWREP and other partners plan to pilot the kit in spring of 2018.We have also adapted the materials for our pilot Adopt-a-Raingarden program in Stillwater. adopt-A-dram V R3 Hey neighbors! I Join us for this event to clean up our streets and sidewalks.Its a great way to get to know your neighbors, Join usfor keep things looking nice,and pro- tect our local lakes and rivers by nei sweeping up trash,leaves,and dirt w +d so it doesn't wash down the storm drains. clean What to bring(ifyou have it): • Gloves • Water bottle • Rake/broom/snow shovel • Trash picker-upper • Dust pan RSVP if you think you can make it(cantad hrFoonthoother side). Seo you there! 6. 20 62 of 108 2. Yard Signs "This yard is part of the solution"-These signs come in four different colors and designs and are sold for$3 each or two for$5.We worked with local artist Vera Wong to create the artwork and hope to install a metal sculpture with the same design along Lake McKusick in Stillwater. r � This yard is part This YOrd is Part of the solution. of the solution. This y of tho o This Yard `► This Yard ispart • the r • . ►�.,",.. '• .� '� is part o1` th 3. NEW Hiah auality photos Through the Watershed Partners new media campaign we now have a collection of more than 100 new high quality photos to help illustrate common water education topics(ie. lawn care,winter salting,native plants,raking leaves out of the street,pet poop,etc.).The collection also includes in-action and people photos. EMWREP partners can find and download photos at: httos://drive.goo0e.com/open?id=lMAF97aadkfv U773WoXsAR9wpbKGilHf 21 63 of 108 4. Table-ton banners EMWREP has four new table-top pop-up banners available for partners to borrow:AIS, Pollinators,Lawn Care,and Ag Practices for Soil Health.The banners are light-weight and retract to fit in small carrying bags. 'PaLLII'JQTCQRS IAGUATOC ALL WANT:MaNN►ywlM IMi qf 'OP Malpgloaa aoi IMd R aab da/Iatf ItMlaaMta Ntda fad M/aa, Y' L.. �_ R L. kr yaarNk fol apiMr M wl�wde,bka.riaMt ? 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Interactive Groundwater displays:Two new groundwater displays developed in 2016 got lots of use in 2017.One features information about groundwater resources in Washington County,while the other focuses on water conservation.Both are hands-on and fold-up into wooden suitcases with wheels and handle for easy transport. t � r `•j�F' i =. &A 6. Green Communities Guidebook:This short Guidebook summarizes feedback from focus groups conducted with homeowner association(HOA)residents,property management companies,and lawn care professionals and provides advice for engaging HOAs in clean water projects. 23 65 of 108 APPENDIX A:EDUCATION PROGRAM BUDGET FOR 2016-2018 Staff Support and Overhead Expenses Materials Total 1.5 FTE $136,800 $10,000 $146,800 MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE AND FUNDING CONTRIBUTIONS* *PARTNER contributions will be reviewed and adjusted on an annual basis,as needed and in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. Annual PARTNER Contribution SWWD $24,000 VBWD $18,500 BCWD $18,500 CLFLWD $18,500 CMSCWD $12,250 RWMWD $12,250 RCWD $2,500 Washington County $12,250 MSCWMO $6,000 Cottage Grove $2,500 Forest Lake $2,500 Lake Elmo $2,500 Hugo $2,500 Oakdale $2,500 Stillwater $2,500 Woodbury $2,500 Dellwood $650 Grant $650 Newport $650 Oak Park Heights $650 St.Paul Park $650 West Lakeland $650 Willernie $650 TOTAL $146,800 24 66 of 108 Appendix B:NEWSPAPER ARTICLES SUBMITTED IN 2017 Date Article Mile Chicago Forest Forest Lake Hugo Oakdale. 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Please let me know if you have any edits. Thanks! -Emma ---------- Forwarded message--------- i M � � We'll help you find energy savings in your home. 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. 1 71 of 108 Find out what's all included in the visit and sign up today. SCHEDULE w\ Do you quality 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. Call 866-222-4595 to see if your household qualifies. City0f Oak Park Heights You are receiving this email because you opted to receive information from Xcel Energy. 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Xcel Energy 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis,MN 55401 USA i , ceffin@I ' FARMERS IN EK Y An Xcel Energy Community Collaboration Emma Struss Center for Energy and Environment Partners In Energy Community Facilitator 1-800-369-4362 XCELENERGY.COM/PARTNERSINEN ERGY 2 73 of 108 3M settles contentious lawsuit with state for$850 million- StarTribune.com Pagel of 3 EAST METRO 3M settles groundwater lawsuit for $850 million The money will be used to clean up drinking water and groundwater contamination in east metro corrununities. 8y Josephine Mwcotty(http✓/www.startribunamm/lomphina-mweatty/10645336/)Star Tribune FEBRUARY 20.2018—10:35PM 3M Co.has agreed to give the state of Minnesota$850 million to resolve the biggest environmental lawsuit in the state's history over the decades-long contamination of groundwater in the east metro area On Tuesday,the day that the trial between the state and 3M was set to begin,Attorney General Lori Swanson said the money will be used to clean up contaminated water in the communities that were affected by the perfluormated chemicals(PPCs)used in consumer products like Teflon and Scotchgard that were dumped for years at four sites in Washington County.The agreement provides money for improved drinking water infirastrticture,sustainability and natural resource projects.About 12 percent of the total will be paid to the national law firm Swanson retained on a contingency basis to represent the state. Swanson said at a news conference that she was pleased with the settlement,which attorneys have been negotiating for weeks,and said that the money can be used to improve drinking water for individual homeowners and municipal drinking water )yr systems.The company also agreed to pay up to another$40 million in the next five years as part of a remediation agreement it made with the state in 2008,bringing the total to about$890 million. 3M officials also said that the settlement allows them to address contamination in the area of the metro where many of its employees live and where it's operated for years. k 'This agreement reflects 3M's lonxg standing commitment to always acting with integrity and conducting business in an ethical and sustainable way,"said John Banovetz,3M's senior vice president of research and development"While we have never believed there (httpIlstmedia.startribune.com/lmages/swant.JPG) is a PFC-related health issue,this agreement allows us to move past this litigation and BRIAN PETERSON.STAR TRIBUNE work together with the state on activities and projects to benefit the environment and Attorney General Lori Swanson announced our communities." Tuesday that 3M Co.has agreed to give Minnesota$850 million to settle what has While a major lawsuit in Minnesota,it is only one of about 37 PFC related cases against 31A across the country tied to contaminated drinking water. The settlement amount is dwarfed by the$71 billion settlement in 1998 between the Deal highlights state and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the tobacco companies.But it's among the larger awards in most environmental cases in recent years.While large,the •Drinking water in areas contaminated by settlement is probably not a big financial hit to 3M,said Matt Arnold,stock analyst at PFCs will be cleaned up,safeguarded. Edward Jones.It equals about 1 percent of the company's market value,and the .67,000 east metro residents affected. company has$41 billion in cash on its balance sheet. In the lawsuit filed in 2010 by Swanson and the Pollution Control Agency,the state •3M agrees to pay up to another$40 million claimed that 3M knowingly contaminated the drinking water of 67,000 residents of east- over five years to continue cleanup started in metro communities,causing up to$5 billion in potential damage to property values, 2008. wildlife and human health The company has denied wrongdoing,saying it followed the .About 12 percent of the settlement will pay law in disposing of its industrial wastes and that it voluntarily stopped making the for the state's law firm. chemicals in 2002-It also said that it settled the matter with the state in a 2008 agreement in which it agreed to clean up the chemicals and pay for clean drinking water •3M faces dozens of other such suits in the affected Communities. nationwide. Since that first agreement,3M has paid an estimated$13 million for new private and municipal drinking water systems in half a dozen east metro communities. 75 of 108 http://www.startdbune.com/jury-selection-in-3m-trial-begins-today/474581573/ 2/23/2018 3M settles contentious lawsuit with state for$850 million- StarTribune.com Page 2 of 3 As part of the new settlement,3M agreed to pay up to$40 million in the next five years to continue funding that work Soaring costs But the costs have exploded in the last two years as a wave of new research has shown that PFCs are linked to significant health problems,including premature births,some cancers and liver toxicity.Both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health have drastically lowered their recommendations for safe drinking water levels that affect an estimated 15 million people nationally who are exposed to contaminated water. Cottage Grove,for example,had to spend$2 million last year for a temporary fix,and has joined other cities to push for a$50 million new drinking water treatment plant for entire area. Kristina Handt,city administrator for Lake Elmo,said the city still has many residents who rely on private wells,which are still contaminated."We need to build out a distribution system in order to get them clean water sources,"Handt said. Several Republican House lawmakers who represent districts in the east metro—Kathy Lohmer of Stillwater,Kelly Fenton of Woodbury,Keith Franke of St.Paul Park,and Tony Jurgen of Cottage Grove—issued a joint statement lauding the settlement. `This settlement will help bring peace-of-mind to local residents,"they said."We hope these settlement dollars will be used to pay for needed water quality improvements and ongoing maintenance." But the science around the potential health effects of PFCs unexpectedly became a major dilemma for Swanson just a week before the trial was originally scheduled to begin. One expert hired by the attorney general to estimate the potential damages found significant differences in cancer and premature births for some affected communities compared to others outside Washington County. It was the first time such effects had been identified,raising significant concerns among residents who have lived with the contaminated water for years. But just days before the trial was to begin,Minnesota Department of Health officials said their own analysis of health data showed no apparent health effects from PFCs,a finding that 3M attorneys called a`game changer." Hennepin County District Judge Kevin Burke agreed to delay the trial for one week,and the 3M attorneys'witness list made it clear that they intended to use the Health Department scientists to make their case. Swanson took a swipe at Health Department officials on Tuesday,saying she was blind sided by their report. `The swamp that was referred to in the last election is not limited to Washington,"she said."We have our own problems in Minnesota with regulatory agencies that are captive to the industries that they are supposed to regulate." In a statement Tuesday night,the Health Department called Swanson's statement inaccurate and disappointing. "Our mission is to protect Minnesotans from negative health effects and inform them about threats to their health,"it said."We based our information on the best scientific information available without favor or prejudice." Swanson said that the events,which Burke described as powerful pretrial publicity for 3M,did not lead to the settlement. "But it certainly didn't help our case,"she said. 77 of 108 http://www.startribune.com/jury-selection-in-3m-trial-begins-today/474581573/ 2/23/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 1 of 8 CETRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Search I Go Metro Cities News February 16, 2018 Have you heard the latest? Governor's Housing Task Force Update FoUowusonTwitted The Governor's Task Force on Housina continued its work this week as the Homeownership and Housing Stability AWM &Opportunity work groups met The full task force will meet next Wednesday, February 21st. The homeownership and rental work groups focused discussion on housing unit preservation and production, 60 while the housing stability and opportunity work group is discussing barriers to housing and how to serve residents who ; ANN Own need services. The public is welcome to attend the full task force and work group meetings. iIrrA series of regional forums around the state ,ea will be held later this spring. Metro Cities advocated for hosting some of the forums in the metropolitan area, and at least two cum are expected to be held in the metro region. mid" The forums will provide opportunities for task force members and the public to r .� rrrewrr� engage on a range of housing issues and inform the work of the group. Metro Cities In Current/Archived will provide more details on the metro Newsletters: forums when the information is available. Archives Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215- 4001 or charlieAlmetrocitiesmn.ori),with 81 of 108 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-lB97-4... 2/23/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 2 of 8 any questions. Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee Concurs with Regional Solicitation Release The Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee has concurred with the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)to approve the 2018 Regional Solicitation for release. The Regional Solicitation is the method by which federal transportation dollars from the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program are allocated within the metro area. The funding is distributed among roadway, transit and travel demand management, and bicycle and pedestrian projects. To view the Regional Solicitation, click here. The Regional Solicitation will be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council for concurrence and will be considered at their February 28th meeting. If the Metropolitan Council concurs, workshops and a formal application release date will follow in the spring. Metro Mobility Task Force Report A Metro Mobility Task Force has submitted recommendations to the Legislature. The task force was mandated by the Legislature and tasked with identifying options for improving efficiency, identifying potential service level approaches that involve partnering with and incorporating transportation network companies, taxi service providers or both, and identifying any recommendations for the program. The task force was comprised of representatives from Metro Mobility, counties,transportation network companies, taxi service providers, the Council on Disabilities, and other state agencies. For more information, click here. The task force report includes several recommendations to the Legislature and Metropolitan Council. The recommendations call for changes to the current system that will increase service options, maximizes funding sources, complies with federal and state requirements and meets the needs of people with disabilities. 83 of 108 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1B97-4... 2/23/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 3 of 8 The task force recommends that the Council create a pilot program to promote an on-demand service provision that would include a variety of service options, provide for investment in public information and outreach to explain current and new service options, and conduct routine market analysis to evaluate driver wages and workforce stability. The task force recommends that the Legislature create a dedicated funding source for the service. The recommendations also include support for statutory changes that allow Department of Human Services (DHS) and Metro Mobility to share data and leverage federal money, and to fund a study to determine how County/DHS and Metro Mobility can coordinate services and funding to capture all eligible federal dollars for waivered service and medical assistance client transportation. To view the Metro Mobility Task Force Report, click here. Questions? Please contact Steve Huser at 651-215-4003, or stevenAlmetrocitiesmn.ora. Livable Communities Work Group Holds Second Meeting The Livable Communities Work Group, convened by Metro Cities and comprised of several city officials, met this week to review specific program criteria and scoring. Metropolitan Council staff reviewed criteria and scoring processes for the Livable Communities Demonstration Account and Tax Base Revitalization Accounts as well as both Transit Oriented Development Accounts. Conversations on the LCA program included requests for enhanced outreach and more information for cities on the review process, as well as a request for predevelopment and planning grants. The group will meet again in March to continue its discussion and make any recommendations for the programs. Metro Cities' goal with the Livable Communities Programs is to ensure that the programs are accessible to participating communities, and that criteria are consistent with statutory goals and flexible enough to meet both regional and local goals identified through regional systems planning and local comprehensive plans. 85 of 108 h4://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8 C3AO-1 B97-4... 2/23/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 4 of 8 Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) MnDOT has released its list of Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) project recipients. 2017 legislation allocated $115.9 million in General Obligation Bonds for the LRIP, with $90 million going to projects specified in legislation and $25 million available for solicitation. Of the$25 million, $3.75 million went to projects in the metro area. Statewide, MnDOT received requests totaling $151 million. Metro Cities supports the inclusion of additional LRIP funding in capital investment proposals that will be considered this session. For more information on the LRIP program and this year's solicitation, including the list of funding recipients, click here. Questions? Please contact Steve Huser at 651-215-4003, or steven@metrocitiesmn.orn. Governor Seeking City Input on Naming Opportunity Zones Responding to a provision in the federal tax reform package, Governor Dayton is seeking to identify and prioritize "Opportunity Zones" in Minnesota, to encourage investments in low-income and urban communities nationwide. Dayton is seeking local official input and participation. The Minnesota effort is being spearheaded by the Department of Employment and Economic Development. More information is available on 7,1 ""Cl r�rroi 's ttc 9 ,1 . A webinar to learn more about the program and how to participate was held on Friday, February 16. The webinar was recorded and is available on DEED's Opportunity Zone webpage. Dayton,with local input, will select and submit 123 eligible Opportunity Zones. These zones represent the state's lowest income census tracts. The DEED website has a map that shows (Minnesota census for Opportunity Zone designation. Click on metro region, then county, to zoom in. First-class cities are being asked to prioritize and rank Opportunity Zones within 87 of 108 h4://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-4... 2/23/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 5 of 8 their city's boundaries and will be strongly encouraged to collaborate with the county in which they are located in providing feedback. Minnesota's first-class cities are Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester and Duluth. Each of Minnesota's 87 counties are being asked to prioritize and rank Opportunity Zones within their county. Second, third and fourth-class cities will be able to participate through their county. Each of Minnesota's eleven tribal nations are being asked to prioritize and rank Opportunity Zones within their reservation or community. Stakeholders with additional questions about this process can contact Darielle Dannen, government relations director at DEED, or Ryan Baumtro%Assistant Commissioner of Policy and Community Development at Minnesota Housing. Metro Cities is interested in knowing of your community's involvement in this process. Please notify Charlie Vander Aarde at charlie(cD-metrocitiesmn.org or 651- 215-4001 with your participation or if you have any questions. Connecting with Your Legislators During the Session The 2018 Legislative session begins next Tuesday, February 20th.As the session gets underway, Metro Cities encourages city officials to be in touch with your state senators and representatives on issues of importance to your city. We also encourage you to stay abreast of legislative activity affecting metro area cities through Metro Cities' newsletters, legislative alerts and other information. Please also feel free to contact Metro Cities staff for information on the legislative process and other Capitol- related information. To find out who represents you, click If you have any questions on how to contact your legislators, please contact Casey Casella at or 651-357- 4700. You can access Metro Cities'2018 legislative policies Save the Date for the Metro Cities Annual Meetingl 89 of 108 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3 73 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 2/23/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 6 of 8 Mark your calendars and save the date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!This years event will be held on Thursday, April 19th at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in the 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 details to follow.) There is no registration cost, but please register by April 6th if you plan to attend. To register, or if you have any questions, please contact Kimberly at 651-215-4000 or ?,?berlv@metrocitiesmn.org. Webinar on Brownfields Financing The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development(DEED) and Metropolitan Council will be hosting a webinar on local public brownfield financing on February 27th from 10:30 am to 12 pm. The webinar will provide information about grants that help pay the cost of cleaning up contaminated sites often known as brownfields. In the metropolitan area, there are multiple opportunities for funding to remediate contaminated sites. Representatives from Hennepin County, Ramsey County, the Metropolitan Council and DEED will discuss how to apply for public financing. For more details and access to the webinar, click Bills of Note During the legislative session, Metro Cities will provide information on introduced bills of note and interest to metropolitan area cities. Below are bills that have been pre- filed for introduction in the 2018 legislative session. H. F. 2736, Green: Bill clarifies criteria for establishing groundwater quality regulations. State cannot enforce a water resources protection requirement unless groundwater monitoring indicates 15% of wells in an area exceed or will exceed a health risk limit within five years. H. F. 2747, Green: Bill prohibits the 91 of 108 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-4... 2/23/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 7 of 8 application of groundwater quality regulations to parcels of land that are partially within or are wholly outside of a protected area. H. F. 274: Green: Bill restricts establishment of groundwater protection regulations until after all voluntary methods to minimize water degradation by pollutants have been proven to be ineffective. H. F. 2751, Garofalo: Bill restricts parking in a designated electric vehicle charging space to electric vehicle, or the vehicle has permission from the property owner. Lueck: Bill provides regulatory certainty to municipalities that construct publicly owned treatment works to comply with new or modified effluent limitations. Hanson: Bill appropriates $10 million for deputy registrar reimbursement grants for expenses associated with the implementation of MNLARS. Baker: Bill appropriates$6 million for deputy registrar reimbursement grants for expenses associated with the implementation of MNLARS. H. F. 2862, A bill for an act relating to local government; prohibiting waivers to political subdivision salary limits in certain circumstances; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 43A.17, subdivision 9. 93 of 108 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 8 of 8 email news letterOm etrocitiesm n.orci, and provide the following: Name, Title, Employer and Email address. Thank you. 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If the Fischbach seat is vacated and a corresponding special election is called,no partisan majority will exist in the Senate for several weeks until after the election results are certified. Cities with local issues reauirine special legislative attention such as any requests for a local sales tax option should contact their legislators immediately,as these items will be considered in committee in the early days of the 2018 session. MAOSC has bolstered its Minnesota legislative policy agenda to include greater emphasis on Workforce Housing,Rural Health Care,Preserving Water Quality and the Workforce Shortage as it impacts small cities'administration.As in the past, MAOSC continues its strong push for Local Government Aid, Transportation Funding and border-to-border Broadband. See: http://www.maosc.omZindex.asp?SEC=58570SEC-2966-46B2-8881-867E9BID7428&Tvpe=B BASIC The most visible priority for the shortened legislative session is consideration of a bonding bill for capital improvements.All eyes will be focused on the February economic forecast which is scheduled to be released on Wednesday,Feb. 28.With unexpectedly strong revenues since the November forecast,a surplus for the current biennium appears likely. However,out-year financial obligations cloud the outlook for the 2020-21 biennium that follows. Although Minnesota traditionally adopts conformity to federal tax changes without much discussion, substantial changes in the national tax structure in late 2017 results in an estimated$450 million windfall to state collections if the current state tax rates are not reworked. Expect to hear considerable debate about this windfall and other possible changes in response to federal tax reform. ® Minn U Political Scene 17 With our new feature segment, we want to keep you updated with brief mentions of particularly notable electoral activities this busy year. The new feature "Minn Political Scene"will appear regularly. Around the time DFL and Republican caucuses were held on Feb.6,somewhat greater clarity finally arrived in the late-developing race for governor.While the early straw polls from caucus attendees historically are not a particularly strong indicator of who will be the party nominees in November,they do help with the winnowing process. For the record, Republicans picked Jeff Johnson and DFLers selected Tim Walz in the straw polls. See: https•//www twincities.com/2018/02/06/walz-and-iohnson-win-races-for-governor-at-minnesota-precinct-caucuses/ On the DFL side,Attorney General Lori Swanson announced that she prefers to stay in her current office, and will run for AG again. Leaving the race were DFLers Paul Thissen and Chris Coleman. See: htto•llwww startribune.com/Chris-co/eman-dropping-out-of-race-for-governor/473839953/ 97 of 108 On the Republican side, Matt Dean pulled out of the race before caucus night. Much of the speculation now surrounds the apparent comeback of former Gov.Tim Pawlenty who recently left his CEO stint at the Financial Services Roundtable in DC on behalf of the most prominent financial institutions in the U.S. See: httns://www.minnpost.com/politics-policv/2018/02/what-tim-powlenty-accomplished-five-years-wall-street-s-man-washinoton We have worked closely with Rick Nolan for decades,and gotten to know his family.With the illness of his daughter, Katherine,we were not surprised to learn that he decided against making another run for his Eighth District congressional seat.We are hoping for the best for Katherine in her battle against non- smoking lung cancer. Many potential candidates are announced or are considering a run for the highly competitive congressional seat. See: http://www.startribune.com/candidates-queue-up-for-northeastern-minnesoto-congressional-openina/473855933/ The two special election legislative seats decided on Feb. 12 resulted in no change in the partisan mix of the Minnesota Senate and House from the 2016 election.Washington County commissioner Karla Bigham retained the Senate District 54 seat for DFLers.Vineyard owner Jeremy Munson of Lake Crystal keeps the House District 23B seat in the hands of the GOP. See: https://www.minnoost.com/politics-policv/2018/02/special-election-results-keeping-status-quo-minnesota-capitol Rep. David Bly(DFL-Northfield) has decided to retire after serving 10 years in the House. See: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDailv/Story/12990 MPCA Water Infrastructure Update Water issues for small cities are facing something near a tidal wave—no pun intended.The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA) recently completed its community Wastewater Infrastructure Needs Survey(WINS),finding a total of$4.99 billion in critical needs requiring attention as soon as possible, up nearly 20%compared to only two years ago.The majority of needs identified,$2.9 billion (58%) relates to fixing aging and inadequate piping and pumping systems,followed by$1.3 billion (26%)for maintaining and upgrading treatment systems to meet minimum water quality requirements. See: https://content.00vdelivery.com/accountsIMNPCAlbulletins/1d46aea#link 1516393366260 On the pollution monitoring side of the equation, MAOSC continues to work with the current Water Fees Advisory Committee that is expected to complete its work in June.At the second meeting of the group last week, MPCA Commissioner John Linc Stine told the advisory committee that"no decisions have been made,"and "no change in fee structure remains an option." However, much of the meeting was spent with staff indicating how workload has increased,and a backlog exists due to lack of adequate funding and staffing. We appreciate that MAOSC board member and Medford City Administrator Andy Welti is representing our interests on the advisory committee. 1.00�, JF-Jck� Minnesota Association of Small Cities Shorts Minnesota Small Cities'Shorts We recently introduced the "Small Cities'Shorts"feature. These brief yet noteworthy items feature MAOSC member cities and officials. Readers can submit potential Small Cities'Shorts or other feature ideas by emailing James Robins at: iamesnrobins@yahoo.com. 98 of 108 Veteran MAOSC observers will recall that Dave Engstrom was active in our organization for several years. He later specialized in affordable housing and headed a local Habitat for Humanity before becoming interim City Clerk/Administrator for member city Lake St. Croix Beach last year. Congrats to Dave,as he recently "lost"the interim title and was hired permanently to the top administrative post: https.11www.linkedin.comlinldave-enastr%C3%B6m-3719813/ We admire the strong devotion we see from elected officials and administrators at city halls in our small cities. Not that city hall is quite like a church,except in Eyota,where innovative plans for converting a former church into a"new"city hall are underway: htto.//www postbulletin com/news/local/evota-may-move-city-hall-to-former-chuch/article 1bab1467-Oc1b-5976- ac65-9de4dec00e32.html One of the few state sources of street funds for small cities,the Local Road Improvement Program fund, draws far more interest than the very limited funds available. Recent announcement of the 2017 funded projects for small cities indicates that only 10 of 52 applicants were funded at a total of$4,220,435 out of $54.99 million requested, including a few MAOSC member cities. For full details of funded projects,see: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/stateaidllrip/2017/approved-proiects.pdf Census 2020 local organizing We have more than two years to go until Census Day 2020 arrives, but getting a full count across the entire state will require organizing local efforts well ahead of time.The current Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA)continues into April.The Minnesota State Demographic Center is currently encouraging local and county government to organize Complete Count Committees(CCC).A series of free meetings centering on creating local CCCs continue into April, including in MAOSC member city Mountain Iron on March 21. One of the main reasons Minnesota is getting more heavily involved so early in the 2020 Census is the failure at the federal level to complete the full budgeting process, ramping up for the necessarily intensive census survey efforts. In addition,distrust in government—especially among non-citizen populations—is expected to make a full count more difficult. "It's really going to be tough this time around," predicted State Demographer Susan Brower at one of the census organizing meetings for local governments last week. See: https.Ilmn.aoyladminldemoaranhylcensus2o2ol MAOSC Board meeting set for April Please mark your calendar for the next MAOSC Board meeting set for Wednesday,April 18,2-4 pm,at the League of Minnesota Cities in St. Paul.A reception that includes legislators and other invited guests will be held nearby at the Moscow on the Hill restaurant from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Please note, the meeting and reception times have changed, and are now a half hour earlier than originally scheduled. If you are planning to attend,or would like more information, please contact me(Jill Sletten)at 651-260-2484,or by email at isletten @slettenaapp.com. -END- 99 of 108 BEl ❑ ❑ ❑ LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES The C.C. Ludwig Award for elected city officials & James F Miller Leadership Award for appointed city officials are presented annually to honor outstanding service to the community of Minnesota cities. These two awards are the League of Minnesota. Cities' highest individual honors. 0 CITIES Nominate someone from your city today! Deadline: April 30, 2018 ELIGIBILITY & RULES About the Awards These awards are the League's highest individual honors and are presented annually to honor outstanding service. The C.C. Ludwig Award is considered to be the League's highest honor for elected city officials. Recipients are chosen for their vision,statesmanship,and unwavering commitment to the public good.The award was established in 1962 and is named for Clarence C. Ludwig,who served as the League's executive director from 1935-1959. The James F. Miller Leadership Award is considered to be the League's highest honor for appointed city officials, and is presented in recognition of outstanding leadership in public service and dedication to the community. Formerly known as the LMC Leadership Award,the name of the award was recently changed to honor former executive director James F. Miller,who retired in 2015 after 22 years of service to the League. These awards will be presented at the LMC Annual Conference in St.Cloud,June 20-22, 2018. Eligibility for Awards To be eligible,officials must have served a Minnesota city during the year preceding the award nomination deadline date of April 30, 2018. Evaluation Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges selected by LMC. No award shall be made if, in the judges' opinion,there is no qualified nominee. In making their determination,the judges will consider the following factors: • Service above and beyond what is required by the nominee's position.Contributions to improved municipal government throughout the state of Minnesota through involvement in national,state, county, municipal, professional, or other public organizations or agencies. • Significant improvements in Minnesota cities throughout the state,attributable to the nominee's service. • Admiration and respect of the general public for the nominee,and the nominee's success in raising the prestige of city government service. • Selfless conduct focused on the greater good of all Minnesota cities, not only the nominee's own city. Qualified nominees who are nominated for the first time this year will be kept on file and considered for the award for three years(2018-2020). Nomination Process Nominations may be submitted by the city council of an LMC member city,or by a civic organization (for example:Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club,etc.)concerned with local government, as long as that organization has the endorsement of the nominee's city council. Please read the attached nomination form for more information. Nomination Deadline All entries must be submitted or postmarked by April 30, 2018. Electronic submissions are er;ccuraged. Questions?Contact Don Reeder at dreeder@lmc.org or(651) 215-4031. 102 of 108 NOMINATION C.C. Ludwig Award for elected city officials/ James F. Miller Leadership Award for appointed city officials Name of nominee: Title: City: Number of years in current position: Nomination submitted by: Name: Title: City(or civic organization): Address: Phone: Email: Please submit the following information along with this form (limit your nomination materials to no more than 20 pages): 1) A list of any other positions or public offices—with the dates served—that the nominee has held. 2) A list of any positions/offices held—with the dates served—in any city,county, regional,state,or national municipal organization. 3) A list of public service activities,such as:a member of a citizen's committee; involvement with committees or task forces involving state, county,or municipal government; involvement with the l_eaEwe of Minnesota Cities.the National League of Cities.etc. 4) A statement or letter from the nominee's city council verifying its support for the nomination. (This does not need to be an official vote at a council meeting.) 5) A statement highlighting factors that qualify the nominee to receive this honor.The nomination materials must demonstrate the nominee's consistent contributions to help the community of cities throughout Minnesota, not only the nominee's city. Please consider the evaluation factors mentioned on the"Eligibility&Rules" page of this brochure. 6) Any additional supporting documents such as articles about the nominee, letters of support,etc. (Optional) Qualified nominees who are nominated for the first time this year will be kept on file and considered for the award for three years(2018-2020). These awards will be presented at the LMC Annual Conference in St.Cloud,June 20-22, 2018. Please note that, by submitting your entry,you are granting the LMC approval to use your entry for promotional purposes.Completed entries must be submitted or postmarked by April 30,2018. Send via email to: Don Reeder at dreeder@lmc.org Send via mail to: C.C. Ludwig and James F. Miller Leadership Awards Attn: Don Reeder,Asst. Director of Communications League of Minnesota Cities 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Electronic submissions are encouraged. 103 of 108 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS C.C. Ludwig Award ( James F Miller Leadership Award 2017 Terry Schneider, Mayor Daniel Buchholtz,Administrator Minnetonka I Spring Lake Park 2016 Mary McComber,Mayor Terry Sehwerm, City Manager Oak Park Heights City of Shoreview 2015 Judy Johnson, Councilmember Ed Belland, Public Safety Director Plymouth Medina 2014 Dave l+ilels, Mayor Tom Harrnening, City Manager St.Cloud St. Louis Park 2013 Marvin Johnson,Mayor Jeanne Haapala,Finance Director Independence Shoreview I LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES C. C. Lud g Awe. d Ja_xincies'4 ilv_n Her Leac .ers � � Award r F—A.GiUE OF MINNESOTA i G GES LEI ,WiPgAN ITIBS ST.CLOUD,MN JUNE 20-22 2019 aNNual CONFeReNCB _ , ,_ NEW FOR 2018! Awards he presented—and CVTIES cities will be celebrated!—at an extended awards show and dinner on Thursday, June 21st at the 201' Annual Conference n St. Cir urd. 104 of 108 02018 League of Minnesota Cities.RII Rights Reserved. ' LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 2 018 � Sk J00 AWARDS ,Olt AV 410* Now 2018 TOPICAL AWARD CATEGORY: Promoting Leadership and Career Opportunities in City Government Each and every day, city officials throughout the state of Minnesota do outstanding work that promotes Quality of life in our communities. Through both individual and team efforts, they make Minnesota cities excellent places to live. Showcaseyour city's excellent work—submityour entry today for the League of Minnesota Cities 2018 City of Excellence Awards! DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2018 00( O Lr AGUE of MINNESOTA of 108 CITIES ENTRY RULES EVALUATION Excellence in loo yl government Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges selected by the League of can be defined in many ways. If Minnesota Cities(LMC). Evaluation of the award entries will include analysis of: ■ Structure—how the project or program is planned,organized,administered, your city has done one or more and evaluated. of the following, we encourage ■ Goals and results—demonstration of how goals were achieved. you to send in an entry: ■ Strengths and weaknesses—what worked, and what could be improved. ■ Applicability to other cities as a best practice. improved the Quality of ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARDS a ciiy service. ■ General Entry Awards are divided into three population categories. Cities may submit an entry in their population category, regardless of topic or Developed an effective or service area. - 4,999 and under Innovative way to solve an old - 5,000 to 19,999 or common problem. - 20,000 or more ■ A single award will also be presented in this year's Topical Award category, "Promoting Leadership and Career Opportunities in City Government." Modified a program Cities of all sizes will compete against each other in this category. from another community ■ To be eligible,the subject of each entry must be a city-funded and/or city- administered project or program.The project or program must have been or organization to fit initiated and/or implemented between December 2015 and December your needs. 2017.Cities may not enter the same project in both the population category and the topical category. Found a way to saveyour WINNING ENTRIES city money and achieve the ■ A First Place Award,to include a cash prize of$1,000,will be awarded to the winner in each General Entry Award population category. same or better results. ■ A single award of$1,000 will also be presented in this year's Topical Award category. Cities of all sizes will compete against each other in this category. Involved citizens or ■ If no entries in a given category meet judging standards, or if a category has other cit staff in makingfew competitive entries,judges reserve the right to withhold an award in that y category. a decision. ■ Winning cities will be notified in advance of the LMC Annual Conference— which is happening June 20-22, 2018 in St.Cloud—and will receive special recognition at the conference. This isyour chance for statewide recognition— ENTRY PROCESS from peers, colleagues, Submit an entry packet via email or mail that includes a completed entry form, needed information described on the entry form,and any relevant city residents, and the media— supporting materials.Please note that entry materials cannot be returned if for a job well done! submitted by mail. ENTRY DEADLINE All entries must be submitted or postmarked by April 30, 2018. Electronic submissions are encouraged. Questions? Contact Don Reeder at dreeder@lmc.org or(651) 215-4031. 106 of 108 s � � CITY OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS Please submit the following information for each entry. Name of city: Name of your nominated project or program: Contact person: Title: Phone number: Email address: 1. On a separate page, in 250 words or less, please provide a brief program/project description(to include budget,time frame,goals,collaborations,etc.). 2. Entries in both the General Entry Award and Topical Award categories will be evaluated in terms of project/program structure, project/program goals and results, project/program strengths and weaknesses,and applicability to other cities as a best practice. 3. Entries may include additional supporting documents(e.g., reports, proposals, brochures, maps, newsletters, newspaper clippings,charts or graphs, printed website pages,advertisements,or marketing pieces).Submitting entries on no more than 20 sheets of single-sided paper is helpful to ourjudging panel. If you choose to submit your packet in a binder, please use binders that are no more than one inch thick. 4. If possible, please submit 4-5 photos related to your project that will be featured in awards recognition promotion. Electronic submission of photos preferred. In which category are you submitting your entry? (Choose one category-General OR Topical): ❑ General Entry Award(check one population category): ❑ Topical Award: Promoting Leadership and ❑4,999 and under Career Opportunities in City Government ❑ 5,000 to 19,999 ❑ 20,000 or more Requirements for General Award Entries: Requirements for Topical Award Entries: On a separate page, in 600 words or less, please Has your city developed a successful process or program describe how your city's project/program has to recruit, hire,and/or retain new city staff or interns, accomplished one or more of the following: particularly younger members of the workforce or people a. Improved the quality of a city service. of color? Has your city taken specific actions,or identified unique and effective ways to promote opportunities b. Developed an effective or innovative way among residents for serving in elected offices,or on to solve an old or common problem. appointed commissions?Or, has your city done anything c. Modified a program from another community specifically to promote the idea of pursuing city careers or organization to fit your needs. or leadership roles among students in grades K-12? In d. Found a way to save your city money and 600 words or less, please describe your program, project, achieve the same or better results. or initiative and how it promotes leadership and career e. Creatively involved citizens or other city staff opportunities in your city. Please be specific in terms of in making a decision. process and outcomes. Please note that, by submitting your entry,you are Send via email to: Don Reeder at dreeder@lmc.org granting the LMC approval to use your entry for Send via mail to: City of Excellence Awards promotional purposes. Completed entries must be Attn: Don Reeder,Asst. Director of Communications submitted or postmarked by April 30, 2018. League of Minnesota Cities Electronic submissions are encouraged. 145 University Avenue West 107 of 108 St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 HON OR ING EXCELLENCE 2017 City of Excellence Award Winners POPULATION UNDER 5,000 City of Chatfield "Water Meter & Meter Reading Improvement Project" POPULATION 5,000 TO 19,999 City of Hutchinson "TigerPath Skilled Workforce Development Initiative" POPULATION 20,000+ City of White Bear Lake "Washington SQuare Waste Consolidation Project" TOPICAL CATEGORY— PROMOTING CIVILITY IN YOUR CITY City of Brookyn Park "Brooklyn Park 2025 Community Visioning Process., Showcase your city's good work, rcceive statewLde recc0--mhtior, and morin $1,C-C;0 for your city! Please subinit your cit r r j' D April 30, 2018. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES F15-IMPN, N ITies ST.CLOUD,MN JUNE 20-22 2018 aNNuaL COWBRONce _ ,' �_ NEW FOR 2018! Awards will be presented—and CITIES cities will be celebrated!—at an r,Xtended, avvares show and dinner on§hursday, June 21st at he 20118 LMC :-%rir,uaI CcnseE e,ce in St. C'c ud. 108 of 108 020118 League of Minnesota Cities.All Rights Reserved.