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�. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: February 23rd,2018 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator 40 Zoning and Development Items: 1. The City received call from a BOUTWELLS RESIDENT commenting that Wal-Mart does not clear all its sidewalks, Staff did follow-up with a letter to their manager requesting that these be cleared—and is required—consistent with their last site plan approval. 2. The Hellerman property is listed for sale at$89,000.This site still has the remaining assessments related to the fire clean-up being$14,000+/-. 3. The City has provided Oakgreen Commons a standard zoning letter related to their site conditions and compliance matters. 4. Chamber of Commerce Flyer about upcoming events and program memberships. Other Items: • As requested by the Council,enclosed is a copy of the communication to State Senators about Senate Bill 2739.We understand that this bill was not heard by the Committee on State Gov. Finance and Policy Elections. It was slated for Thursday, but a new time is not yet known. The LMC Staff indicated to hold on the letter until it may actually move forward. • As requested by the Council; the City has executed the necessary booth registration for the Community Showcase at a cost of$225—a non-profit rate.There are volunteers needed to staff this booth on 4/14.If sue TWAL a c wramew vmrc�r� you have not yet done so,please let me know if you plan to work at this site on this date.We are planning for three shifts at about s998 2W 7b 13a 5n 10 14 2-hours each.More general information is enclosed. 1999 mss e4 1% 38 u 9 2= 434 93 2% 45 11 19 2&4% 2D01 me 71 313 69 13 22 17.1% • Road-way Load limits will be in place commencing on March am as s7 404 1D6 1 42 26 AS% 5"h,2018. 2W3 65Z 9e 366 124 1 40 24 -2.0% 7DD4 397 ss .361 a7 42 19 4A% • Consistent with Developer's Agreements, Mr. Nolde is 2= 693 913 437 73 68 22 16.1% responsible to reimburse the City $26,039.11 for emergency an 7Z 7D 475 51 92 17 3.2% service fees. VSSA/ Boutwells did not have a volume of calls 2W se4 as 40 0 71 77 -437% that generated additional call fees.I have enclosed the total fire 2= so 71 4e3 53 65 17 Q7% run data for the entirety of BFD in the packet Also,the City has 2009 677 70 490 48 55 14 -1.7% a 4.1%increase from 2016—see chart 4. =0 sal 69 45 47 78 16 2011 737 94 547 19 63 13 3.7% 2012 un 93 762 9D 45 16 36.5% • The City received a letter from MNDOT about the CORRIDORS 2013 1111 91 an 114 96 7 19.5% OF COMMERCE program with a proposed program of 2D14 3234 82 912 145 85 13 L converting STH 36 from North St.Paul to the St.Croix River to 203 1134 69 MID 143 76 16 i.6% a FREEWAY and that they would seek City support for this 2016 im 54 933 149 66 19 3.7% 2D17 1333 83 1 im 129 65 16 4:11 proposal; I do not suspect this would be supported but is Ayr vox something that I would expect to put on your Council agenda for 3/13/18.The enclosed document is all the data I have on the subject at this time. • The County Veteran's Services Office would like to give a presentation about their work to the City Council on 3113-their planned power point is enclosed. • Stemming from Park Commission requests and some apparent site conditions,I have issued a RF4-related to gutter installation at Cover and Valley View-if you know of any firms that might be interested please have them contact me.See enclosed. • Police Activity Report—February 2018—From Chief DeRosier • MNDOT has provided a 2017 Annual Report for the St.Croix River Crossing Project. (SEE NEXT PAGE) Mayor McComber provided: 1. METRO CITIES NEWS for 2/23/18 2. LMC Bulletin for 2/26/18 3. Oak Park Senior Living—3/15/18—Ribbon Cutting—3:30 Pm(see enclosed RSVP) 4. Conversations of the Valley—3/21/18—Lowell Inn 5. Information about possible SCHOOL STUDENT WALK OUTS—Related to Gun Violence.—From Mayor's List-Serve. 6. MAOSC—Review of State Budget Forecast—2128/18 7. Information on April 11th Toast and Topics—Chamber Event(Local Officials) Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 40 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 2-28-18 TO: Wal Mart Attn:Manny A.-Store Manager(651-439-7476) 5815 Norrell Ave.N Oak Park Heights,MN 55802 RE: Sidewalk snow removal Dear Manny: Please note that Walmart is required to plow and remove the snow and ice from the sidewalks and trail-ways that serve your facility; these must remain passable for pedestrians. See the attached map that highlights these areas in YELLOW. These trails and sidewalks were required to be installed in the permitting related to the last expansion. Please be sure these are cleared regularly and maintained. Non-compliance with quest will result in the City taking necessary action to address this defect,including but not limited to the revocatio ai al-Mart permits and/or the City shall clear such areas and will assess all such costs-including interest and pena ' s nst a property. Pie let kn if you have any questions. Tha E o inistrator C Weekly Notes-/ -a z . r I 4 ,t. City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 3-1-18 TO: Brad Arnold I Dougherty Mortgage LLC Loan Processor/Analyst 16775 Addison Road,Suite 470 1 Addison,Texas 75001 Office:(972)735-2827 1 Cell:(940)594-3197 VIA Email ONLY-:BAmoldiDDoughegMarkets.com RE:Zoning Letter Request—Oakgreen Commons LLC. — Senior Living —Phase I (13936 Lower 59th street)Also-see map. Dear Mr.Arnold: Per our email discussion, you have requested that the City issue a "Zoning Letter" regarding your development roPe Y f _. i described above. The property where this is located is currently zoned B-4,and the permitted uses are identified under such zoning classification per City Ordinance 401.301 as well as all other City ordinances that may be applicable. This land area would P PP also be subject to the Planned Unit Development royals (or its related amendments) and would require a Conditional Use Permit (or its related amendments) and Development Agreements as yet to be finalized and/or recorded. e '� At this time based on currently known information,there is not any known material defect in the zoning or compliance elements � mm While the City believes the information conveyed above is accurate, the City reserves the right to amend, append, delete or revise the language or the contents of this communication as appropriate and at any time and/or as actual conditions exist. This letter may not be interpreted or applied as a formal approval or authorization by the City for any purpose(s). This letter is not a release from any current or future obligation on the part of the Developer or owner of this property. 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Minnesota Senate Bldg.,Room 3217 RE: City Position on SF-2739 Dear Senator Kiffineyer and Senator Housley: The City has become aware of Senator Eichorn's proposed bill(SF 2739)that would add additional reporting requirements for all local officials in the State. We are not certain what problem or concern the Senator hopes to address with his proposal, but we would be certain that such a proposal would add additional costs to the City—both in terms of the act of reporting as well as additional auditor review.And perhaps most concerning,is that it will act as a disincentive to persons considering running for local elective office. In short,this is an unfunded mandate,does not create meaningful value to the State and essentially speculates that local officials are not trustworthy.Accordingly—the City would ask that you not support this bill(SF 2739). Kind Regards, Mary McComber Mayor CC: Members of the Senate Committee on State Government Finance and Policy Elections Representative Kathy Lohmer District 39B 501 State Office Building 100 Rev.Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd. Saint Paul,Minnesota 55155 /Weekly Notes Eric Johnson From: Eric Johnson Sent: Wednesday, February 28,2018 8:54 AM To: marymccomber@aol.com; liljegrens@comcast.net; mjrunk@comcast.net, Chuck@waterstreetinn.us; 'Swenson, Mark' Cc: Gina Zeuli (gzeuli@q.com) Subject Chamber Community Showcase-April 14th - Saturday-City needs Volunteers 2-28-18 Good Morning, The City is planning to host a booth at planned BOOTH at the Community Showcase-which is an event designed to connect local businesses with the community. The City hopes to highlight its accomplishments and share information with participants about the services and events it offers. We are seeking two or three people to work each shift-a total of three shifts-at 2.5 hours each. If you would be so kind as to consider volunteering at this event via responding to the DOODLE POLL: https://doodle.com/poll/3rms3eg4pau77p2t (or you can email me as well) More information about the Community Showcase can be found on this link: http://members.sreaterstillwaterchamber.com/events/details/community-showcase-2018-22870 Thank You Eric Johnson City Administrator 651-439-4439 Eaiohnson @cityofoakpa rkheiehts.com 1 Eric Johnson From: info@greaterstillwaterchamber.com Sent: Wednesday, February 28,2018 10:51 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Confirmation:COMMUNITY SHOWCASE 2018 Registration Confirmation Your registration for COMMUNITY SHOWCASE 2018 has been received. Confirmation Number:e.257.22870.13804 Primary Contact:eric johnson Add to Calendar Edit Registration Summary Item Description Quantity Total Amt EVENT.COMMUNITY SHOWCASE: Booth eric johnson 1 $225.00 (Non Proft) ...,...._......................._. Total: $225.00 COMMUNITY SHOWCASE 2018 Saturday, April 14,, 2018 10am - 4pm Stillwater Area High School The 2018 Greater Stillwater Chamber Community Showcase returns on COMMUNITY SHOWCASE 2018 -Event Registration Page 1 of 1 GREATER SITuLDWAT- CHAMBEK Of COMMERCE COMMUNITY SHOWCASE 2018 April 14, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CDT (Central Daylight Time)) Order Confirmation Please visit the COMMUNITY SHOWCASE 2018 (http://members.greaterstillwaterchamber.com/events/detailstcommunity-showcase-2018-22870)page for more information or add to your calendar(httpJ/members.greaterstillwaterchamber.com/eventsfical/community-showcase- 2018-22870.ics)so you don't forget. A confirmation email was sent to eric johnson<eajohnsonQatyofoakparkheights.com>. Thank You! Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Close https://greaterstillwaterchamber.cb mbermwter.com/eventregistration/register/22870 2/28/2018 COMMUNITY SHOWCASE 2018 -Apr 14, 2018 Page 1 of 6 �eM6 CAW"SUX&VU a R 1 2q .IS" Home Business Directory 'v About - News Events Member Center Join " Resources COMMUNITY SHOWCASE 2018 Share: Name: COMMUNITY GREATER To Current Calendar SHOWCASE 2018 S T I L L W A T E R Event Sponsors: Date: April 14, 2018 CHAMBER Associate Sponsors Time: 10:00 AM - 1 4:00 PM CDT BOUTWELLS T ANDING Register Now Lakeview I Iospi[W SHOWCASE Event Description: StnrTribune Saturd ri l 141 Event Sponsors it,1r. Gen Stillwater Area High School ► E SMS ERS The 2018 Greater Stillwater Chamber Community Showcase returns on Saturday, April 14, in its 3rd year as an event designed to connect local businesses with the community! The http://members.greaterstillwaterchamber.com/events/details/community-showcase-2018-2... 2/27/2018 COMMUNITY SHOWCASE 2018 -Apr 14,2018 Page 2 of 6 Community Showcase includes exhibitors from local i, Woe :-71 bus4nesses, entertainment., kids activities and demonstrations. A fun-filled community &family event that you don't want to miss! �,,��,� �os.� • tos.� • �o�.R Our goal is to attract 3,000 locals from the East metro and Greater Stillwater area and remind them lowdown �=11111110111 to Keep it Local! afflut; EXHIBIT AT THIS EVENT! Stage Sponsor 10 x 8 booth with full pipe and drape and 6 ft table A ;T $22S for Non Profit Organizations RENTA $27S for Stillwater Chamber members $425 for non Chamber members * Kids Area Sponsor SIGN UP online by clicking the Register Now n:j Stillwater button above, or download our registration -. AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS form HERE J EVENT PARTNERS 09 y -tit 1imi i i Y1ty U11 ead , - � � — &R1aE $B L-2 Aga Location: Stillwater Area High School 5701 Stillwater Blvd N ` Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 View a Map ;.: Date/Time Information: ' Saturday,April 14, 2018 10:00 -4:00 pm Contact Information: http://members.greaterstillwaterchamber.com/events/details/community-showcase-2018-2... 2/27/2018 .COMMUNITY SHOWCASE 2018 -Apr 14,2018 Page 3 of 6 Greater Stillwater Chamlaer 61�1- This family-friendly event is FREE to attend and will 439-4001 include 120 local businesses PLUS: Send an Email ® Great local entertainment throughout the day Fees/Admission: Delicious food from local restaurants Booth Fees (10x8 booth includes pipe&drape and Engaging and fun kid's area with lots of table): activities Chamber Member Booth =$276 Non-Chamber Member Booth $426 Non-Profit Booth =$226 & p Limited booths with electricity access at a cost of$60 I FREE to public to attend! Set a Reminder: Enter your email address below to *� g receive a reminder message. Enter Email Address —Select Days Before Even10 Go *Not a Chamber member and want to join AND exhibit? To Current Calendar Get 10% Off your membership dues in addition to $150 Off exhibitor fees! Click here to complete our membership application. SUPPORT THE CHAMBER AND THIS COMMUNITY EVENT WITH A SPONSORSHIP! Event Sponsorship is a GREAT exposure opportunity to tie your business to this unique community event! Sponsorship levels and details http://members.greaterstillwaterchamber.com/events/details/community-showcase-2018-2... 2/27/2018 .COMMUNITY SHOWCASE 2018 -Apr 14,2018 Page 4 of 6 You ear®rnple the-fo�rr sign--up—or-ol,ick on Register Now above to complete the online form. rt Business Directory Events Calendar Hot Deals Member To Member Deals MarketSpace Job Postings Contact Us FMbMatioi'P& ads Weather Join The Chamber Virtual Group Marl t Luncheon { Share Thursday Mar 1 Ribbon Cutting - PrimeLending Mar 1 IGNITE: Young Professionals + Mars %9ta gu ging- CHAMBER PARTNERS Learning Center http://members.greaterstillwaterchamber.com/events/details/community-showcase-2018-2... 2/27/2018 COMMUNITY SHOWCASE 2018 -Apr 14,2018 Page 5 of 6 -` Mar 9 women's . E���R� _ _ Business Bridge �tlT AA J RS A�E 9�Itlti lr'. t A11pYP.01 AN 1AA Mar 13 ChamberNet BER Morning Tuesday Attorneys. Advisors. qfcmwwxm 1 11 Mar 15 Ribbon Cutting - Advocates. 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Suite 204 Mar 15 CHAMBER Serving througtroutMinnesota&Wisconsin MIXER Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-4001 Mar 29 Ribbon Cutting - Mirella's Tailoring Fax 651-439-4035 Alterations & Marine Upholstery r o• Office Hours: Feb 28 ChamberNet VISITOP GUIDE Monday- Friday 9 -3 Virtual Group Summer Hours: Mar 1 ChamberNet Monday- Thursday 9 - 3 Luncheon Thursday Mar 1 Ribbon Cutting - Subscribe to our Primel-ending mailing list Mar 1 IGNITE: Young email address Professionals + Subscribe Mars Ribbon Cutting - Huntington Learning Center Marg Women's WEBSI*~Oft Mar 13 ChamberNet a 7) created -7 f--.,irobean estate ►lr� 1996 Highway a7■ St.Croix Falls earn More Living Mar 15 CHAMBER Copyright 2016 Greater Stillwa��te�rOhamber of Commerce Website design by SONO Designs and ft ia9WYrMiMwwVGWi6gr-vices A variety of images by Paramount NIgs Tailoring Alterations & Marine Upholstery http://members.greaterstillwaterchamber.com/events/details/community-showcase-2018-2... 2/27/2018 1400 Gervais Avenue Office phone: 651-366-5592 Maplewood,MN 55109-2044 Fax: 651-366-5461 SEASONAL LOAD LIMIT NOTIFICATION Date: February 28,2018 Subject: ENDING DATE for Winter Load Increases,in the SOUTH,SOUTHEAST and METRO FROST ZONES, STARTING DATE for Spring Load Restrictions in the SOUTHEAST and METRO FROST ZONES POSTING UPDATE The ENDING DATE for Winter Load Increases in the SOUTH,SOUTHEAST and METRO FROST ZONES will be Monday, March 5,2018 at 12:01 AM. The STARTING DATE for Spring Load Restrictions in the SOUTHEAST and METRO FROST ZONES will be Monday, March 5, 2018 at 12:01 AM. Road Restriction maps indicating the locations of weight restricted routes are listed on the MnDOT Seasonal Load Limits website at www.mndot.gov/loadlimits. OVERWEIGHT PERMITS Permits for over 80,000 Ib Gross Vehicle Weight will continue and new permits will be issued if all axle and group weights are legal. Up to full-summer overweight r)ermits can be issued during the Spring Load Restriction period only on interstate through movements. Middle-range overweight permits become available within each frost zone when Spring Load Restrictions are lifted. Full-summer overweight permits become available within each frost zone starting two to three weeks after Spring Load Restrictions are lifted. For questions about enforcement call: Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Patrol-Commercial Vehicle Enforcement 651-405-6196(select Option 3,Option 3). For questions about over legal weight/size"heavy haul'trucking call: Minnesota Department of Transportation Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations-Oversize/Weight Permits 651-296-6000 or email: ofcvopermits.dotCcDEtate.mn.us The ending dates for Spring Load Restrictions are based on how weather is affecting roadway strength. These dates are established by monitoring roadway strength as weather conditions change. Therefore,the ending dates for Spring Load Restrictions are variable. As soon as a date is set, MnDOT will report this date on its 24-hour automated message center at 1-800-723-6543 for the USA and Canada,and locally at 651-366-5400 for the Minneapolis/St Paul area.This information is also published on the MnDOT Seasonal Load Limits website:www.mndot.gov/loadlimits 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 Feb 26th, 2018 Mr.Tim Nolde, Developer PO BOX 119 Stillwater, MN 55082 RE: Payment for EMS -911 Emergency Calls Dear Mr. Nolde Pursuant to the Agreement for Payment for City Services as executed between the City and your firm, enclosed is an invoice for$26,039.11 —for 2018. (based on 2017 run data) This fee relates to the percentage of emergency calls the Oak Park Senior Living campus generates over 5%of the City's total calls, not including the Boutwell's Campus. See Section 3,Art I. of the Developer's Agreements' ned on -13 and the related elements. Plea me if you have any questions. h J nson y Administrator Emergency Services Fees: Year OPH Fair 5% Amount FEE 2012 $ 158,380 5% 5.08% $ 8,038.68 2013 $ 189,394 5% 2.96% $ 5,614.78 2014 $ 216,197 5% 10.55% $ 22,812.76 2015 $ 223,497 5% 8.73% $ 19,501.21 2016 $ 230,371 5% 8.73%1 $ 20,115.59 2017 $ 241,689 5% 10.77%1 $ 26,039.11 CC: Weekly Notes %of total Calls to Oakgreen/Nolde(not incl.VSSA/Boutwells FIRE RESCUE GOOD FALSE RELATED & EMS MMW ALARM TOTAL 2002 NA NA NA NA NA 2003 NA NA NAI NA NA 2012 0.00% 13.20% 0.00% 0.00% 10.08% 2013 0.00% 10.4696 1.41% 1.85% 7.969to 2014 5.56% 17.90% 9.72% 9.30% 15.55% 2015 0.000A 16.96% 3.61% 7.69% 13.73% 2016 11.11% 14~85% 2.673'0 21.95% 13.73% 2017 3.03% 19.07% L23%1 0.00% 15.77% Calls to Oakgreen Vills-ETC-Nolde FIRE RESCUE GOOD FA LSE RELATED & EMS BMW ALARM TOTAL 2010 NA NA NA NA NA 2011 NA NA NA NA NA 2012 0 40 0 0 40 2013 0 43 1 1 45 2014 2 80 71 4 93 2015 0 78 31 3 84 2016 2 72 2 9 85 20171 1 102 3 0 106 Calls to 13945 Upper 58tH St Calls to 13936 Lower 59th St FIRE REWE& WWI FALSE FORE RESCIE GOOD FALSE RELATED EMS MWM ALARM TVrAL RELATED &EMS ENMff ALARM TOTAL 2012 0 2012 0 40 0 0 40 2013 0 2013 0 43 1 1' 45 2014 0 11 02' 13 2014 2 69 7 2' 80 2015 0 16 2 0' 18 2015 0 61 1 3.' 65 2016 0 9 1 3 13 2016 2 48 1 3" is, 2017 0 18 00 18 2017 1 49 1 or Calls to 13924 Lower 59th -MEMORY CARE Calls to 13865 upper 58th street FERE R69GTE ODOD FALSE F[RE GOOD FALSEREDAT &EMS BMW ALARM TOTAL RELATEDI &EMS MFEW ALARM TOTAL 2012 NA NA NA NA NA 2012 NAI NA NA NA NA 2013 NA NA NA NA NA _ -- 2013 NA NA NA NA NA 2014 NA NA NAI NA NA 2014 NA NA NA NA NA 2015 0 1 0 OA 1 2015 NA NA NA NA NA 2016 0 15 0 3' 18 _ 2016 NA NA NA NA NA 2017 0 24 0 or 24 2017 0 ill 21 0' 13 OT, N p m N b b N p b 1r�j I ..1� M N M N O M W Z 3 yl b m yO� O �Np N �Np y N� fp�� yO� O p P 00 b N N � M imie: N A N Pm P P M V T N b AON N N N N N pi V P m i� b ? w 7 a N gPp b ltslu �p impR ry qqppm µµ m yyN m eryI �M1p aapmt y� w N N � N P Y1 V f+f T N N fl N P P iLL A 919,91A y pp 9p A pe &p qq Y Q ti H N n N ? � A 1�'f A A � N m a Of 0 n ry pp N s N CST N6 p @ b r O p� p p e ry� 3 N I-- �+1 Igo OAf q Y(i Vb .Mi e P n V $ b N IR .Pi N N .Mi N N N p N C LL � p m ryry tt11 ryry ��ppyy�� pp pp p� A N N IP�1 P N C P P Ig N W a " V N Y N O N N N O h M ? 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From among those recommended projects, MnDOT will award $400 million to selected projects across the State. You are receiving this letter because you have been identified as a local government that would be impacted by one or more of the recommended projects. As a part of the scoring criteria for the Corridors of Commerce program,all cities and counties which would be touched by the suggested project need to have a resolution of support for the project in order for that project to receive 45points in the"Community Consensus" category. Projects which do not receive a resolution of support from all governments are not disqualified from the program, but they will not receive 45points out of total of 700 from this criteria,which will put them at a distinct disadvantage in the scoring. Enclosed with this letter is a list of regionally submitted projects for the program. Projects highlighted in yellow have been identified as impacting your government specifically. MnDOT will need to receive a resolution of support for those highlighted projects from you by April 16,2018 in order for the project to be eligible to receive the 45-points in the Community Consensus category. A resolution of support for the project/s will not replace any needed future municipal consent requirements,should the project be selected for the program. MnDOT is not requesting any specific language in the resolution and you are free to reference multiple projects in a single resolution. MnDOT's goal is to minimize the amount of administrative effort on your hart. However,the resolution of support needs to reference the specific project/s attached and cannot be generic support for transportation improvements. An equal opportunity employer OPTIONAL RETURN ADDRESS:Address 1,address 2,City, State,Zipcode Once you have completed a resolution of support for the projects,you can either send it or e-mail it to me at one of the addresses below; Patrick Weidemann MnDOT Office of Transportation System Management 395 John Ireland Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Or E-mail: Pat.weidemann@state.mn.us You are welcome to submit the resolution of support at any time, but it must be in our office by the 4:30 p.m.on April 16 for it to count towards receiving the 45-points. If you have already submitted a resolution of support for the project/s,you can disregard this letter. if you choose to not support a project/s on the list,you do not need to take any action on that project/s. If we do not have a resolution in support of a listed project/s by the deadline date,the project will not be receiving the 45-points. MnDOT appreciates your assistance with this process. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to give me a call. Sincerely, Patrick J.Weidemann Director of Capital Planning and Programming MnDOT Office of Transportation System Management (651)366-3758 pat.weidemann@state.mn.us J I III s g _ a��a$� B 9 9� 8 $ 99 � ° •�S � 5s" $` els .� � �9$�� 1� Lt : C SsB°���g +�p�Sgsghghy��L � g�FpS� g� ��gb � ���`�`�g� g��a� c h g� • G m _ Pi9U9U°9�73 Ot`o000.7s8 m m s 001087 bn30t a Ops s�^ra.9$b—�e 8 S OOe7�i_V 5 Js � Tt3°� � °,•e. � � xis a �" od45 E0 JL 3 B a!e€ $ SS °• 6 g e s� a $ E s e v "gB s s a ss I spp�Mss� 3 9 s aa$ �Ec :ga eha s 6 F n II M- s e v�";E��� 3s s8 .s a <= 9 2 $ ^�"�s�� s P a 5 ° az��g � �8eea a� a 8r19k,'-eE���r11a a '. � z m Yei m �° e=.y � . " & � F F F �• F F C+ F F � F 'g Am A , <�l �. . a 2 � ?�\ \© � � < : � �\> 7 \ WA � � « 4A \\\� � \ \ , \�\ ( � � i i #aaa cu v a c� COD W CA �1 C� V O c� � O � .O s.r rA sV-r cn (A �; O .•� F, I � O I� { Z•�1 Ily VIII{ IIIACA �1 ct ° •� v ]a a� CA III � � N*MOOI O O •� 'CA cn p4 A II I I I � I� IIII(f, J �J`.�ii -..SII V •��'f •�j 40 4-4 iO~ � �1 4-4 5 4-4 I � C U cli A 4-4 - �, V o ol c� Q CD W U au cu • U 119) N O w u � w � b U Ln a 4- A a� OO Cl) V V O 4 V � o 4w LOo 00P ch 00 C424 C) z 0 en � a C� 4.4 .°? o � o 54 `nGA "O u H Uc 0 C) � o , U CA Current/Archived Newsletters- Metro Cities Page 1 of 10 CETRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Search GO Metro Cities News • February 23, 2018 Newsletter Archive Have you heard the latest? Reminder-Metro Cities Board of Fotlowuson rw&erl Directors Openings Due to term completions, there will be openings on the Metro Cities Board of Directors that begin July 1, and we are seeking interested candidates. The Metro Cities Board of Directors is comprised of 19 city officials, elected and appointed, from throughout the region. The Board is responsible for overseeing Metro Cities' budget, strategic plan and legislative priorities. It also makes appointments to the Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board (TAB), Technical Advisory Committee(TAC) to the TAB, and Geographic Information Systems(GIS) Board. Members are elected at the Metro Cities Annual Meeting and serve two two- year terms. Metro Cities' bylaws require Iftwwqbft that the slate of Board members be a balanced regarding geography and city population. Candidates are asked to provide a cover In CurrentlArchived letter, resum6 and completed application Newsletters: fu°° Candidates may also provide letters of reference. A Nominating Committee will Archives meet in March to make recommendations on candidates for election by the http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1B97-4... 2/28/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 2 of 10 membership in April. Applications can be submitted to Kimberly Ciarrocchi at hprlvametrocitiesmn.or� The deadline for application is Friday, March 2, 2018. If you would like additional information, please contact Patricia Nauman at 651-215-4002 or pgLi "..i �rnn.ora. 2018 Legislative Session Preview The 2018 legislative session started on Tuesday, February 20th, and will run approximately 12 weeks, to Monday, May 21. Two new legislators who won special elections on February 12th took oaths of office on Tuesday: Karla Bigham-DFL, Cottage Grove, to the Senate, and Jeremy Munson, R-Lake Crystal, to the House. The special elections did not change partisan configurations of either the Senate(34 Republicans, 33 Democrats) or the House (77 Republicans, 57 Democrats). On Tuesday, the House and Senate reconstituted several 2017 conference committees, including the conference committee on the omnibus tax bill and conference committee on the 2017 local wage pre-emption bill. For bills that did not conclude during the last regular session (a tax bill was passed during the 2017 special session and a wage preemption bill was included in a pensions bill and vetoed), reconstituting conference committees allows legislators to avoid starting new processes on related bills. Instead, a reconstituted conference committee can produce a conference report that goes straight to the floor, where it cannot be amended. The House and Senate also passed a bill to fund Senate and House operations yesterday, following the Governor's veto of the appropriation last year. It is expected that the Governor will sign the bill. In other activity this week, the House and Senate tax committees met to hear presentations on the new federal tax bill and considerations for state conformity with the new federal law, and additional hearings are scheduled next week. A conformity tax bill will be a key and complex http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3A0-1B97-4... 2/28/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 3 of 10 issue this year for the Legislature and Governor, and speculation is already running on the prospect of a special session. The February budget forecast will be released next week. The February forecast serves as the baseline upon which all fiscal debates will occur this year. The state is in its second half of the fiscal biennium so this is not a budget setting year for the Legislature. However, it is customary for the governor to submit a supplemental budget to the Legislature in even numbered sessions. The January revenue collections update showed net general fund revenues up by 15.8%, or$349 million, more than forecast. Below are several items that will be of interest to Metro Cities. The organization's priorities this year include an initiative for bonding for inflow-infiltration mitigation, and support for bonding funds for housing, and transportation programs. The organization will support funding for transportation and funding for local road needs, economic development and redevelopment programs, state aids, and staggered terms and changes to the selection (nominating) process for the Metropolitan Council. Metro Cities will closely monitor the federal tax bill and conformity, and will respond in a manner consistent with our policies. Metro Cities will also be closely watching for bills that affect local control and authority. Metro Cities encourages city officials to follow the organization's newsletters, legislative alerts, Twitter, and other updates this session. We will also publish newly introduced "Bills of Note" in the newsletter. Economic Development& Redevelopment In 2017, Metro Cities advocated to restore funding for economic development programs that support expansion and new investments in businesses in cities. The Minnesota Investment Fund received $25 million for the 2018-19 biennium and the Job Creation Fund received $17 million in biennial funds. Metro Cities will advocate to keep those funds available, flexible and responsive to local communities. The Office of the Legislative Auditor was charged with performing an audit of the Minnesota Investment Fund, which is expected to be http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3 73 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 2/28/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 4 of 10 released in the early weeks of the 2018 session. Metro Cities will also continue to advocate for the Redevelopment Grant Program that helps communities and businesses prepare previously developed sites for new development. The last appropriation was$2 million in 2016 and the fund currently has no balance. Housing Affordable housing and workforce housing issues are likely to be considered. A large coalition of housing advocates has endorsed an agenda of bonding funds ($140 million) as well as state dollars to match investments in local housing trust funds, supportive funds for highly mobile families and students experiencing homelessness, and homeless prevention and supportive services funding.A proposal that would spur new funds for affordable housing through a new state tax credit is also expected to be introduced. Minnesota's use of tax-exempt bond allocations is also expected to be considered.A proposal last year spurred discussion on how the state prioritizes projects through tax-exempt bond allocations.A work group, which included city representation, issued recommendations on five consensus areas. Several outstanding issues not included in the consensus report may also be debated. Bonding Metro Cities will initiate legislation for funding for inflow-infiltration mitigation for cities in the metropolitan area this year. Governor Dayton has included $5 million in his capital funding proposal. Metro Cities will support funding for affordable housing. Governor Dayton's proposal calls for$100 million for Housing Infrastructure Bonds, which can be used to support the development and rehabilitation Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 5 of 10 2012, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency has awarded $162 million for housing projects using housing infrastructure bonds. This has supported 29 multifamily projects, 48 percent of which are in the metro. The Governor's bonding proposal did not include funding for transportation programs, such as the Corridors of Commerce Program, Local Road and Bridge Improvement Programs, or Transportation Economic Development(TED) Program. Metro Cities supports the inclusion of these and other programs that can be accessed by cities in a bonding bill. Local ControllAuthoW HF 600, a bill which would prohibit local units of government from enacting certain employment mandates, such as minimum wages or sick leave, on private employers, had its conference committee reconstituted on the first day of session. This bill language was included as a provision in the omnibus Pension Bill that was vetoed last session. Metro Cities remains opposed to this bill and other bills affecting local authority. Transportation Metro Cities supports adequate and stable funding for transportation and local road needs. Transportation related bills will be heard next week regarding operations for light rail and a bill related to the Metropolitan Council's financial reporting to the legislature, as well as hearings on MNLARS and a report from the Metro Mobility Task Force. Metropolitan Council Bills to modify the governance of the Metropolitan Council are expected to be considered again this year. Metro Cities supports modifications that include staggered terms, increased transparency for the selection of members, and increased local official input on the statutory nominating committee that recommends members for appointment. The organization opposes local officials serving on the Metropolitan Council. The Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government met two weeks ago and heard testimony from a number of individuals on governance positions for the Council. http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-4... 2/28/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 6 of 10 Submit Your Housing Ideas to Governor's Housing Task Force Governor Dayton's Task Force on Housing is soliciting ideas from Minnesotans on housing issues facing the state.At this week's task force meeting, a process to solicit feedback from interested stakeholders, including cities,was announced. The task force is asking for best ideas on housing related to homeownership, rental housing, and housing stability and opportunity. The three issue areas identified in the solicitation are also the three work group areas of the task force. Click here for directions on how to submit your idea(s)for review by the task force. Submissions will be accepted through March 15 and are encouraged sooner to provide ample time for task force consideration. A second call for ideas may be issued in April. Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215- 4001 or charlieA-metrocitiesmn.org with any questions. Reminder: Met Council Wastewater Reuse Workshops and Public Hearing The Metropolitan Council Environment Services Division (MCES)will hold two workshops and a public hearing on approaches for proposed amendments to the Water Resource Policy Plan and will accept comments on the proposed amendments. The workshops follow a recent Wastewater Reuse Policy Task Force that reviewed regional wastewater reuse policies and made recommendations for potential regional/local partnerships for wastewater reuse. The task force, which included city officials, reached agreement on issues but did not find consensus on the use of regional wastewater fees to support reuse opportunities. Two of the three amendment options for the Water Resources Policy Plan include a regional cost share (use of wastewater fee) using specific criteria. To view a previous newsletter article on these amendments, click ,sere. The meetings will be held: • (workshop)Tuesday February 27th, http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3 73 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 2/28/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 7 of 10 Inver Grove Heights Community Center, 8055 Barbara Avenue East, Inver Grove Heights, from 1-3 pm •(workshop)Thursday March 1st, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 Broadway Avenue, Brooklyn Park from 2-4 pm •(public hearing)Tuesday, March 13, Metropolitan Council, 390 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN, Room LLA 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM To view the Wastewater Reuse Policy Task Force Report, click here. To view the Water Resource Policy Plan, click here. Metro Cities will submit formal comments that will be included in a future newsletter. Members are encouraged to attend a workshop and provide comments at the public hearing. Comments will be accepted through March 23, 2018. RSVP Today for Metro Cities Annual Meetingl Mark your calendars and save the date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!This year's event will be held on Thursday. April 19th at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium. The evening will start off with a social hour at 5:30pm, followed by a guest speaker at 6:30pm, and will wrap up with a brief(but important!) business meeting at 7:00pm 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 RSVP by April 6th if you plan to attend. To RSVP, or if you have any questions, please contact Kimberly at 651-215-4000 or kimberlvAmetrocitiesmn.org. 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 were introduced this week: S.F. 2491, Nelson: Bill prohibits the use of public funds for settlements in a sexual harassment or assault case and requires reporting to the legislature on settlements. , Gazelka: Bill appropriates http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3 73 8 C3AO-1 B97-4... 2/28/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 8 of 10 funding to the senate and the house of representatives. S.F. 2647, Kiffmeyer: Bill requires that corridors of commerce funds be split equally between the metropolitan area and greater Minnesota. Metro Cities opposes this bill. H. F. 2930,Anderson, S: Bill requires certain noise analysis and noise barrier program activities for a segment of marked Interstate Highway 494 in Plymouth. , Fabian: Bili requires notice to local governments by nongovernmental organizations acquiring fee title to land with money from the outdoor heritage fund and the environment and natural resources trust fund. H. F. 2989,Wagenius: Bill modifies watershed management organization planning requirements by calling for the slowing down of water run-off. H.H. F.292:>, Clark:A bill allowing local government to implement rent stabilization measures; prohibiting rent stabilization for some residential buildings; allowing local ordinances for eviction actions to control over state law. S.F. 2667, Kiffmeyer: Requires state agencies to determine if a proposed rule will impact the cost of residential construction by$1,000 or more per unit. Requires notice to legislators. S.F. 2462, Chamberlain: Bill allows applications for homestead classification to use federal taxpayer identification numbers in lieu of Social Security numbers. S.F. 2463, Johnson: Bill extends levy authority for certain multicounty housing and redevelopment authorities. S.F. 2470, Cwodzinski: Bill amends use of general obligation bond proceeds for certain rail grade crossings. S.F. 2479, Clausen: Bill modifies the DWI law by including other types of intoxicating substances and striking references to hazardous substances. H.F. 2763, Quam: Bill prohibits aggregation of parcels of land in regulatory takings cases; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 117. H.F. 2766, Nomes: Bill modifies municipal enforcement requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 3268.121, subdivision 2. H.F. 2770, Drazkowski: Bill converts Minnesota's property tax system to a basis http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3 73 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 2/28/2018 Curfent/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 9 of 10 of assessed values and mill rates. H.F. 2932, Franke: Bill provides for criminal vehicular homicide and operation to include penalties for negligent driving causing death or injury while using a cellular phone or other electronic device. H.F. 2968, Albright: Bill repeals the authority to issue bonds payable with property taxes for certain employee benefits. H.F. 2972, Sundin: Bill establishes a credit for installing a well water mitigation system; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 290. H.F. 2975, Omar: Bill establishes criminal penalties for peace officers who have sexual relations with persons in custody. , Omar: Bill enhances penalties for offenses against protesters; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609. H.F. 3001, Poston: Bill includes service cooperatives in the definition of governmental units for purposes of joint powers. S.F. 2579, Goggin: Bill provides additional time for compliance with buffer law requirements; amending Laws 2015, First Special Session chapter 4, article 4, section 146, as amended. S.F. 2615, Newton: Bill prohibits state and local units of government and law enforcement agencies from acquiring military-grade weapons from the federal government's military surplus program. Metro Cities News is emailed periodically to all Metro Cities member mayors, councilmembers, city managers and administrators to keep officials abreast of important metro city issues. This information is also intended to be shared http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 2/28/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 10 of 10 with city staff. 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Issue 5 Feb.20,2018 Viewiprhm a PDF of the ,-� 2018 Pension BILI Introduced Cities Bulletin The bill Includes plan modifications to the Public Employees Retirement Association General and Police&Fire plans. t CAPITOL 'e 'Mat Yau Need to itnovr for me ZWD �......� 17"Ius:Catrae`v tmV,,for a Cbmnlete Follow the Action with Capitot Updates A count March 7 rhlefRner Falk During the legislative session;Capital Updates will gnreyou breaking legislative news In between Kwes of the weekly Cities Bulletin, v March 8—Fergus Fads March 21—Mountain Iron April i f—Marshall ''......... -: April 12—Mankam IrlOther News MPbiMa4 ReStdcentrilServittirnes Increase the VisibiG of Minnesota Cities as Partners in Polic maki This March --ar 5igirr-cad of Mrnrl,um�i tY Y ►h9 i, r„_r,.,-i Psi;:,,•n; Register now for the 2018 Legislative Conference for Cities. March 14,f 2p.m BRI.Seeks to Repeal City Authority to Issue Bonds to Fund Pension and OPER Liability - - - Your input is needed Please let the League know how this bill would affect your city. Webinar-Advocacy 101:How Ibirip Get Done and Your Partin the State Tax Committees Begin Discussion of Federal Tax Conformity Process Cities should stay informed about how the state responds to changes in the federal tax law,as they are likely to get 21,3-30-4-30p.m. questions from citizens ._'EI ,,.oa a-:e Crv:ri.•n:r I'ru League Board Passes Resolution in support of a Respectful Workplace c r The resolution is based on a model developed by League staff for use by cities. 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The initial dram of the 2018 omnibus pension bill, SF 2620(Link to:haps://www revisormn.gov/bills /billphp?b=Senate&f=SF2620&ssn=0&y=1018), was introduced by Sen. Julie Rosen(Link to: http://www.senate.leg.state.mn.us/members/member bio.php?1eg_id=10803), R-Vernon Center, on Feb. 22. The bill is generally a compilation of provisions from the 2017 vetoed omnibus pension bill, with additional provisions recently identified since last year. The bill will be referred to the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement (Link to:htips://www.lcprleg.mnl), a 14-member panel that includes seven House and seven Senate members. The Pension Commission is chaired by Sen. Rosen, with Rep. Tim O'Driscoll (Link to:htip://wwwhouse.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=15364)(R-Sartell) serving as the vice chair. The commission will discuss and possibly modify the bill and, after approval, the bill will be forwarded to the House and Senate to complete the regular committee process. For cities, the 235-page bill includes the recommendations for plan modifications to the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) General Plan and the PERA Police & Fire Plan, as recommended by the PERA Board of Trustees. PERA General Plan The bill includes the following recommendations for the PERA General Plan: • Reduce the assumed rate of return to 7.5 percent from the current 8 percent. • Make no changes in employee and employer contributions (will remain at 6.5 percent and 7.5 percent, respectively). • Replace the current cost-of-living adjustment(COLA)-1 percent with increase to 2.5 percent when plan funding improves—with an adjustment based on one-half of the consumer price index, with a maximum of 1.5 percent and a minimum of 1 percent. • Eliminate future augmentation of pension benefits for all former members. • Eliminate annual COLA adjustments for early retirees. The annual COLA adjustment would begin at full retirement age. • Reduce the interest rate paid on contribution refunds from the current 4 percent to 3 percent. • Reset the plan's amortization date from the current 2031 target to 2047. • Leave an estimated sufficiency equal to roughly 1 percent of salary to buffer against future uncertainty. PERA Police & Fire Plan The bill includes the following recommendations for the PERA Police &Fire Plan: • Reduce the assumed rate of return from the current 8 percent to 7.5 percent. 2 of 9 2/26/2018, 12:47 PMS Cities Bulletin Print Page https://www.Imc.org/page/l/cities-bulletin-print-pagejsp • Increase employee contributions by 0.5 percent on Jan. 1, 2019, and an additional 0.5 percent on Jan. 1, 2020. • Increase employer contributions by 0.75 percent on Jan. 1, 2019, and an additional 0.75 percent on Jan. 1, 2020. • Support the phased-in annual $9 million state appropriation that was included in last year's vetoed pension bill. • Reduce the interest rate paid on contribution refunds from the current 4 percent to 3 percent. • Replace the current COLA adjustment 1 percent with increase to 2.5 percent when plan funding improves—with a flat 1 percent annual COLA adjustment. • Eliminate future augmentation of pension benefits for all former members. • Reset the plan's amortization date to a new 30-year period. Recommendations for volunteer relief associations The bill includes a special law provision for Austin to allow the city to allocate a portion of their fire state aid to cover pension costs associated with their full-time firefighters. Under the bill, the provision is retroactive to 2013 and the authority expires on July 1, 2019. The bill also establishes a work group to study modifying the current law requirement that all fire state aid must be used for volunteer relief plans to possibly allow the 70+ combination fire departments (departments that include both paid on-call and full-time firefighters)to allocate a portion of the fire state aid to cover pension costs for full-time firefighters (similar to the Austin provision mentioned above). Members of the work group shall include: • Two representatives of Minnesota cities, appointed by the League of Minnesota Cities. • Two representatives of Minnesota fire chiefs, who are chiefs from departments with both volunteer firefighters and firefighters covered by the PERA Police & Fire Plan, appointed by the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association. • Two representatives of Minnesota volunteer firefighters, who are active volunteer firefighters, appointed by the Minnesota State Fire Departments Association. • One representative of the Office of the State Auditor, designated by the state auditor. • One representative of the Department of Revenue, designated by the commissioner of Revenue. The bill also increases the maximum annual lump-sum benefit for the Eden Prairie Volunteer Firefighters Relief Association from the general law of$10,000 per year of service to $15,000 per year of service. However, unlike the 2017 vetoed omnibus pension bill, which generally increased the annual maximum to $15,000, the bill leaves the general law maximum at $10,000 for all other VFRAs. Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http://wwwlmc.orglpage/1/cities-bulletin-newsletterjsp) 3 of 9 2/26/2018, 12:47 PM Cities Bulletin Print Page https://www.Imc.org/pagc/l/cities-bulletin-print-pagejsp Bill Seeks to Repeal City - Authority to Issue Bonds to Fund r �t,.. OTA Pension and OPEB Liability c,T,ES Your input is needed. Please let the League know how this bill would affect your city. (Published Feb 26, 2018) A bill was introduced in the House last week that would repeal the authority of cities and other local governments to issue bonds to fund pension and other post-employment benefit (OPEB) liabilities. HF 2968(Link to:https:/hvww.revisormn.govlbillslbillphp?b=House&f=HF2968&ssn=O& v=2017)is authored by Rep. Tony Albright(Link to:http://wwwhouse.leg.state.mn.us/memberslmembers.asp?leg_id=15390) (R-Prior Lake) and, if passed, the repeal would be effective July 1, 2018. Since 1985, cities and other local units of government have been able to issue bonds to fund all or part of the municipality's current and future unfunded liability for a pension or retirement fund or plan. The authorization has applied to most public employees' retirement plans, including the Public Employees Retirement Association(Link w: hitp://www.mnpera.org/)(PERA) General Plan, the PERA Police &Fire Plan, volunteer firefighter relief associations, and voluntary statewide lump-sum volunteer firefighter retirement plans. In 2008, cities and other local units of government were further authorized to issue bonds for financing certain OPEB liabilities. The 2008 authorization was a provision in a broader authorization for local units of government to establish trust funds (see Minnesota Statutes, section 471.6175(Link to:https://w-wv.,revisormn.gov/statutes/?id=471.6175))to cover the costs associated with GASB 45 liabilities for other post-employment benefits such as retiree health care. How would this affect your city? If your city has issued debt under this authority or if you anticipate the repeal of these authorizations to impact your city, please let the League know. Contact Intergovernmental Relations Director Gary Carlson at(651) 281-1255 or gcarlson@lmc.org(Linkto: mailto:gcarlson@lmc.org). Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http://wwwlmc.orglpagelllcities-bulletin-newsletter.jsp) Your LMC Resource Contact Gary Carlson IGR Director (651) 281-1255 or(800) 925-1122 gcarlson@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:gcarlson@lmc.org) 6 of 9 2/26/2018, 12:47 PM Cities Bulletin Print Page https://www.Imc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin-print-page jsp State Tax Committees Begin Discussion of Federal Tax ' LF"Ou"14 . Conformity MF"ES°`A Cities should stay informed about how the state responds to changes in the federal tax law, as they are likely to get questions from citizens. (Published Feb 26, 2018) A Northfield councilmember once told other city officials at a League event that she was often confronted by citizens about almost any tax issue, including state and federal income taxes. She said that being a visible elected official, it was simply a part of her job. If you experience this in your city, you should pay attention to what will be the major tax issue for the Minnesota Legislature in 2018. The Minnesota House(Link to:http://W,rwhouse.legstate.mn.us/cmtelHome/?comm=90023)and Senate (Link to: http://www.senate.mnlcommittees/committee_biophp?.te_id=1o19&is)Taxes committees began hearings last week on how the new federal tax law will impact Minnesota. The federal tax law made significant changes to the calculation of federal income taxes, and the changes impact the starting point for Minnesota income tax filers. As a result, the Legislature and governor will almost certainly have to modify the Minnesota income tax structure, or taxpayers will have a much more complicated tax filing season in 2019. Federal taxable income a major issue For the individual income tax, the challenge is that Minnesota has used "federal taxable income" (FTI) as a starting point for computing Minnesota income tax. The new federal tax law removed many existing deductions and exclusions, thereby increasing federal taxable income for many taxpayers. For federal taxes, this increase in FTI was offset by reductions in tax rates and the addition of several new credits. However, if Minnesota simply adopts the new federal definition of FTI without making other adjustments to the income tax system, many Minnesotans will see large increases in their state income tax liability. Governor's recommendations expected in early March The initial House and Senate hearings focused on background information about the issue of conformity. The tax committees may not begin discussing possible responses to conformity until after the state budget forecast is released on Feb. 28 and until after Gov. Dayton releases his recommendations for conformity sometime in early March. If you have questions about the federal tax bill or about the conformity issues that will confront the 2018 Legislature, contact Gary Carlson at (651) 281-1255 or gcarlson@lmc.org(Link to:mailto.gcarlsonQaimc.org. Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:hitp://www.Imc.orglpagelllcities-bulletin-newsletterjsp) 7 of 9 2/26/2018, 12:47 PM Cities Bulletin Print Page https://www.Imc.org/page/l/cities-bulletin-print-pagejsp League Board Passes Resolution in Support of a Respectful LFAO.E sorA Workplace LjyC..CITis The resolution is based on a model developed by League staff for use by cities. (Published) The League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors passed a Resolution Supporting a Respectful Workplace at its February meeting. By passing the resolution, the League's Board has gone on record to state its goal of promoting a positive work environment and holding the Board and all League employees to a high standard of conduct. The resolution is based on a model developed by League staff for use by cities. The model resolution can be found on the League's Preventing Sexual Harassment(Link to: http://www Ime.orglpage/1/sexwlharassmentprevention jsp)web page, a new page devoted to sexual harassment and respectful workplace resources. For more information on this topic and others relating to respectful workplace and sexual harassment issues, contact the League's Human Resources Department at HRBenefits@lmc.org(Link to:mailto.HRBenefits@lmc.org). Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http://wwwlmc.orglpage/1/cities-bulletin-newsletterjsp) Your LMC Resource For more information about creating a respectful workplace and preventing sexual harassment: Contact the LMC HR Department HRBenefits@lmc.org(Link to:mailto.HRBenefits Imc.org) 9 of 9 2/26/2018, 12:47 PM LMC Awards Programs https://www.Imc.org/awards LMC Awards Programs Nominate Your City or Official for a 2018 League Award! The League each year honors the special achievements of cities and city leaders.Entries are now being accepted for the City of Excellence Awards,C.C.Ludwig Award,James F.Miller Leadership Award,and Sustainable City Awards. The entry deadline for all awards is April 30. New!Awards will be presented-- nd cities will be celebrated—at an extended awards show and dinner on June 21 at the 2018 LMC Annual Conference in St.Cloud. Download the entry forms: City of Excellence Awards(pdf)(Link to:htip:/Avww lmc.org/media/document/1/cityofexcellenceapp.pdf?inline=true) C.C.Ludwig Award&James F.Miller Leadership Award(pdf)(Link to:http:!Avww.lmc.org/media/document /1/ludwigmillerapp.pdf?inline=true) Sustainable City Awards(pdf)(Link to:http://www.Imc.org/media/document/1/sustainableciowwardapp pdf?inline=true) About Cit,of Excellence Awards The City of Excellence Awards recognize cities for programs that have helped their cities progress in some way.Awards are given in three different population categories and in one special topical category,which is different each year.The 2018 Topical Category is"Promoting Leadership and Career Opportunities in City Government." Read more about the City of Excellence Awards(Link to:http:!/www.lmc.org/page/1/city-of-excellence-awards jsp) About the C.C.Ludwig Award and James R Miller Leadership Award The C.C.Ludwig Award recognizes elected officials who have made significant contributions to Minnesota city government. Similarly,the James F.Miller Leadership Award honors appointed city officials who have gone above and beyond the call of duty for their city and all Minnesota cities. Learn more about the C.C.Ludwig Award&James F.Miller Leadership Award(Link to:http://www.Ime.orglpagell /ludwig-awards jsp) About Sustainable City Awards Cities currently participating in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program are eligible for the League of Minnesota Cities,GreenStep Cities Sustainable City Award. Get details about the Sustainable City Awards(Link to:http:/Avww.Imc.org/page/1/sustainablecityaward jsp) Your LMC Resource Let us know if you have questions or suggestions about our LMC Awards Programs. Contact Don Reeder Assistant Director of Communications for Public Affairs (651)215-4031 or(800)925-1122 dreeder@hnc.org(Link to:mailto:dreeder@lmc.orpd Meet our city vendors! 1 of 2 2/26/2018, 12:49 PVI State's New Criminal History System to Launch March 19 https://www.Imc.org/page/l/BCA-NewSystemjsp State's New Criminal History System to Launch March 19 The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension(BCA)will move from the Computerized Criminal History(CCH)to its new Criminal History System(CHS)on March 19.There are a few things city attorneys and others that use this system need to do before the transition date. The BCA's goal for the new system is to provide criminal history records that are easier to read and use,housed in a system that is easy to maintain and built on a solid foundation that will meet the needs of the criminal justice community for years to come. CHS training available starting March 1 Users will learn how to complete a query,explore time-saving benefits using built-in filters,and preview the RAP sheet's cycle organization(records grouped by controlling agency and agency case number).Watching the 42-minute training video in advance will save you time and effort when the system goes live. Firewall and browser changes The BCA developed CHS for use on the Internet Explorer 11 browser.Your agency should verify with your IT staff that your network firewall will allow access to CHS.This is a frequent obstacle when the BCA implements a new system,and checking in advance may help your agency avoid this frustration during the transition. For more information about firewalls and browser changes,contact the BCA Service Desk at bca.servicedesk@state.mn.us(Link to:mailto:bca.servicedesk@state.mn.us),(651)793-2500,or(888)234-1119. Learn more These are just a few of the steps CHS users need to take before the transition date. Visit the CHS project page to learn more about the transition and steps you need to take to use the new system(Link to: https:lldps.mn.govldivisionslbcalbca-divisionslmnjisIPages/criminal-history-system.aspx) For more information,contact CHS Product Manager Carla Duellman at carla.duellman@state.mn.us(Link to: mailto:carla.duellman@state.mn.us)or(651)793-2424. Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http:11www.lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin-newsletterjsp) For More Information Contact Carla Duellman CHS Product Manager Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (651)793-2424 carla.duellman@state.mn.us(Link to:mailto:carla.duellman@state.mn.us) LMC Public Safety Blog 1 of 2 2/26/2018, 12:50 PM City of Oak Park Heights Request for Quotes: Installation of Gutters—Valley View and Cover Park The City of Oak Park Heights is seeking the services of a contractor to provide gutter Installations at two City Parks and their related shelter: Cover Park and Valley View Park. (see location map enclosed in package) Project Elements: Option 1: (see Attachment 1) Provide and install seamless metal gutters along the north —south (non-gable sides) of the Cover Park Shelter. The gutters and related fixtures and fasteners shall reasonably match the metal roofing material and all downspout and related fixtures and fasteners shall reasonably match the siding color so to compliment the building. (All colors shall be first verified by the Owner and all colors shall have the same pricing) All downspouts shall be provided and properly affixed on the easterly side of the building allowing water to drain to the east of the facility. Downspouts shall be affixed in a location to be selected by the Owner. Provide and install all necessary downspout extensions to ensure positive drainage away from building. Option 1a: Install items as outlined in Option 1; however, install seamless LEAFGUARD-type metal gutters. Option 2: (see Attachment 2) Provide and install seamless metal gutters along the north, west and south sides of facility (it is a HIP roof) of the Valley View Park Shelter. The gutters and related fixtures and fasteners shall reasonably match the fascia material and all downspout and related fixtures and fasteners shall reasonably match the siding color so to compliment the building. (All colors shall be first verified by the Owner and all colors shall have the same pricing) All downspouts shall be affixed on the eastern side of the building allowing water to drain to the east of the facility. Downspouts shall be affixed in a location to be selected by the Owner. Provide and install all necessary downspout extensions to ensure positive drainage away from building. No gutters are needed along the eastern side of the Valley View Park Shelter. Option 2a: Install items as outlined in Option 2;however, install seamless LEAFGUARD-type metal gutters. PREVAILING CONDITIONS: • The Contractor shall include and provide the furnishing of all materials, equipment, labor, fasteners, permits, insurances, etc., to provide a complete and finished project following applicable industry best practices and standards.It is the Contractors responsibility to secure all necessary measurements prior to submitting a quote. • Full Payment will be made once the City provides written final acceptance and full Lien Waivers are provided.No partial or progress payments will be made. • Contractor must be a licensed Minnesota Contractor.Verification will be required should your firm be awarded the project. • Contractor must complete the Project in not less than thirty(30)days from project acceptance by the City.The project acceptance date will be defined by the City providing a contractor a signed and notarized copy of the quote document and a final Agreement.Your quote is a binding legal document that you will complete the Project in the specified timeframe and with stated conditions. • The City may deduct 5 percent from amounts due for each day project is not complete beyond the 30-day requirement. • The City reserves the right to reject any and all submissions received for this project and for any reason.The City is not responsible for any costs associated with preparing a quote submission to the City or for non award. • Contractors are required to visit the sites and take relevant measurements prior to submitting a quote. • Contractors quote shall be valid for 90 days from date of submission to the City. • The City shall not execute or sign any agreements drafted or provided by the Contractor.The terms and conditions of the RFQ shall prevail. • The Contractor may not subcontract this work to any other fine without the written consent of the City. • A final agreement between the City and Contractor shall be required prior to any work commencing.This agreement will include a full indemnification of the City should there be any loss incurred by the Contractor as it relates to this project.The Contractor,their staff or subcontractors will at no time be insured by the City.The City is not responsible for the health,safety and welfare for the Contractor, the Contractor's staff and/or sub-contractors.Follow all best site management practices. • The Contractor shall secure,pay for and attain all required permits and inspections.No payments will be made to the Contractor until the City building official provides a final inspection deeming the project as fully compliant with the Minnesota Building Code. • The Contractor shall provide a one-year warranty and shall cover all aspects of construction including all materials.In addition,should there be defects in materials provided by the Contractor,the Contractor shall be responsible to replace such materials consistent with State and Federal Law. • Contractor is fully responsible for collateral damages to the worksite or facility including damages cause by Contractor's staff or sub- contractors. • Contractor shall be reimbursed by the City for City issued permit fees. • The Contractor is responsible for unnecessary damages to the City's property as a result of executing this Project, including the backfilling and restoring of any additional grass or hard surface areas.Use care,best site management practices,and the right sized equipment. • There are not any immediately known underground or overhead facilities that would cause extraordinary difficulties in executing this project.Contractor shall immediately advise the City should issues arise. The Contractor would be responsible for any GOPHER-1 underground facility notifications. • Contractors are required to visit the site prior to submitting a quote.Contractors are responsible for all Gopher-1 contacts and actions. All submitted quotes shall remain valid for 90 days.A final contract between the City and the prevailing contractor will be required (incorporating the terms and conditions of this RFB)including proof of insurance. City of Oak Park Heights Request for Quotes: Installation of Gutters—Valley View and Cover Park QUOTE SUBMISSION PAGE—Due March 15m,2018 by 2 pm. RETRUN TO: Eric Johnson, City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. PO BOX 2007 Stillwater,MN 55082 Or you can email it to: eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com NOTE. THE CITY MAY SELECT ALL OPTIONS OR ANY OPTION SEPARATELY WITHOUT PENALTY. Print your Prices Clearly and in Ink/Type: Your Price for Option#1: .00 Your Price for Option#1 a: .00 Your Price for Option#2: .00 Your Price for Option#2a: .00 Signature: Date Your Name: Your Title: (the person signing this document must be an owner or executive of such firm eligible to bind the company to the project) Firm Name: Phone# Acceptance By the City: Date Eric Johnson,City Administrator Date Notary Attachment 1—COVER PARK—This is the southern face(the long side—non- gable end)of the Building. NY!)f ��nfllyti�7� `t¢qj _ d M 1 k 'tll r- -I-,- .. f _ Attachment Z—VALLEY VIEW PARK-This is the western face of the Building. Park Locations—May below—Valley View and Cover Park CSS) ' O1 V Lad x S 4 s 3 F � c e Cover Park sxhaM Oak Park Heinhts r � 4 4 �Valfey View Park `"zi SSth�N i - _.--1n yvm. °< Minnesota tori •�"a'""�� Faeflity-y� POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 OAK PARK BLVD.NORTH•P.O.BOX 2007 OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA 55082 TELEPHONE:(651)439-4723 FAX(651)439-3639 EMERGENCY:911 March 1St,2018 To:Eric Johnson,City Administrator From:Brian DeRosier,Chief of Police Subject:Police Activity Report—February 2018 This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of February 2018. Officers responded to and generated 445 calls for service in the City of Oak Park Heights during the month. The department responded to many incidents during the month. This is a summary/sampling of some of the cases we responded to and investigated: 1. Responded to male exposing himself while in his vehicle near the court house. 2. Responded to rollover accident on SW Blvd.—inexperienced driver hit ice. 3. Responded to domestic and EDP male taken to Regions Hosp.for psyc eval. 4. Responded to hotel after cab dropped female off at wrong hotel and she was heavily intoxicated causing a disturbance. 5. Officer received injury to eye"not requiring medical attention"after juvenile female being arrested on warrants kick door closed into him. 6. Investigating criminal sexual conduct complaint of 12yr.old female victim/suspect male was live in friend of family. 7. Investigated multiple different possible threats to school on different days. Ongoing investigations. 8. Arrest both parties involved in a domestic in business parking lot. Possession of 8grms of suspect meth,syringes, and several other drugs. 9. Intoxicated female in excess of.40 breath alcohol hanging around parking lot of business mall. 10. Arrested male on warrants also in possession of stolen credit cards. 11. Investigation of male overdose—suspected heroin. Provided information to city bldg.inspector on conditions found in multi-unit apartment complex after police investigation and execution of search warrant for other incidents. Still waiting on return of squad damaged by WC plow. Estimate end of first week in March...... Received thank you from citizen for Officer Schroeder dealing with her during a mental health crisis she was having. Officer Schroeder used"stop sticks"on SW Blvd to end a vehicle pursuit of stolen vehicle by WCSO. rv , POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 OAK PARK BLVD.NORTH -P.O.BOX 2007 OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55082 TELEPHONE:(651)439-4723 FAX(651)439-3639 EMERGENCY:911 I and Inv.Paradise attended public meeting and discussed emergency management response to school violence issues,drug use,and over view of Police/SRO at the SWAHS. We had 8 days during the month where we were at full staff due to vacations,sick leave and training. Officers attended training courses during the month: 1. All officers received part 2 of training on Miranda warnings and issues. 2. Officer Tennessen attended training on writing search warrants. 3. Officer Tennessen attended 2 day training on interview and interrogation 4. Officer Tennessen attended training/debrief as part of his assignment to the mobile Field force unit about protest issues that occurred in North Dakota last year with the pipeline. Chief DeRosier Eric Johnson From: Clarkowski,Todd (DOT) <todd.clarkowski@state.mn.us> Sent: Thursday, March 1,2018 11:36 AM To: Clarkowski,Todd (DOT) Subject: St.Croix Crossing Annual Project Report Attachments: stcroix-annual report for march 2018-final-2-28-18--with-attachments.pdf Good Morning, The "Annual Project Summary Report" for the St. Croix Crossing Project, covering the period from March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, has been completed as attached and is available on the project's website at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/stcroixcrossing/backpround.htrnl This summary report is developed in accordance with the 2006 Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement (SFEIS), the Amended Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), the Riverway Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the FHWA's Record of Decision (ROD). This summary report describes the actions taken during the past year by FHWA,MnDOT, WisDOT and other agencies to implement the project and the mitigation commitments. It is being distributed to the signatories of the MOA &MOUs, members of the Stakeholder Group, and interested parties. Please share this information with others interested in this project. If you have questions about this report, please contact: Todd Clarkowski, P.E. St.Croix Crossing Project Coordinator MnDOT Metro District's Waters Edge Building, 1500 West County Roan B-2F Roseville,55113 651-234-7554(office) 651-248-0444(cell) todd.clarkowski@state.mn.us �IDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION A-01 WIN stcwix "` CROSSING 6I ... .. _ _. St.Croix CROSSING Annual Project Summary Report (March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018) This Annual Project Summary Report for the St. Croix Crossing Project is developed in accordance with the Amended Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement(MOA) and the Riverway Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)which are included in the 2006 Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement(SFEIS),the 2012 Re-evaluation of the SFEIS and the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA)Record of Decision(ROD). This report describes the actions taken by FHWA,MnDOT,WisDOT and other agencies between March 1,2017, and February 28,2018,to implement the St. Croix Crossing Project and the terms of the Amended MOA and Riverway MOU. This report has been distributed to the signatories of the MOA and MOU, interests and members of the Stakeholder Group. This report is also available on the project website N;,%N N ,mmjot.goy stcn)1XCr SS1I1111 w . Major actions either ongoing or completed March 1,2017 thru Feb.28,2018,include: - River bridge substructure/superstructure(all work above the river surface)—portions complete/ongoing - Minnesota Approach Bridges-portions complete/ongoing - Minnesota Roadway—portions complete/ongoing - Wisconsin Roadway—portions complete/ongoing - Mitigation Items—items complete/ongoing Construction work began on the St. Croix Crossing Project in the spring 2013 and the new bridge portion was opened to traffic on August 2, 2017. The Lift Bridge will be converted and is expected to be open as a bicycle/pedestrian/boat facility by June 2019. Design Accomplishments: A) Roads: i. MnDOT: Ames/Lunda Joint Venture continued the design/build process of Highway 36&Highway 95, including design refinements to roadways,utilities and stonnwater systems. Page 1 of 19 B)Lift Bridge Conversion Project—designers developed the final plans and specifications to convert the Lift Bridge to a bicycle/pedestrian/boat facility. A June 9, 2017 letting was held by MnDOT. Kraemer North America, LLC was awarded the low bid contract. C)Minnesota Loop Trail—"Upper Trail" segment from Sunnyside to Chestnut Street— designers developed the final plans and specifications for the upper trail segment and drainage improvements to TH95. A January 26,2018 letting was held by MnDOT. Meyer Contracting, Incorporated was the low bidder and a contract has been awarded to them. D)Wisconsin Loop Trail—WisDOT continued to develop final design plans for the loop trail from the Lift Bridge,up the hill,to STH 35. Naturalizing of Kolliner Park is planned to be part of their loop trail project as is partial restoration of the Wisconsin approach. Trailheads and parking areas are also included. A March 13, 2018 letting is being planned by WisDOT. E)Landscaping—Minnesota's 3'of 4 landscaping projects---designers developed the final plans and specifications to plant trees/shrubs/perennials/grasses to the east of TH95, from Bayport up to the Lift Bridge area. A March 23, 2018 letting is being planned by MnDOT. F)Financial Management Plan—Annual update: completed by FHWA,MnDOT and WisDOT. G)Permitting/agency approvals: i. MnDOT/WisDOT requested and obtained permits, modifications of permits, agency approvals and other documents to meet the project schedule. Right of Way Accomplishments: A)Minnesota and Wisconsin property acquisition activities occurred to allow the construction schedule to be met. All Right of Way for the roadways and new bridge has been acquired. Final real estate acquisitions for the loop trails and lift bridge conversion project are on- going. Mitigation Package Accomplishments—Status of"During/After Construction" items: Remaining Riverway MOU related: A) "Removal ofXcel barge unloading facility and mooring cells"—Barge unloader's massive bucket wheel and structure was removed in fall of 2014. The remaining conveyor system and the mooring cells were removed by June of 2017,thus completing this mitigation item. B) "Completion of loop trail system... "—Minnesota trail segment,the lower trail, from Sunnyside Marina entrance to Chestnut Street,was constructed in 2015-16. Minnesota trails adjacent to TH 95 and TH 36 have now been constructed as part of the design/build portion and are open to the public. Wisconsin trail segment from CTY RD "E"to the river was graded and paved in 2016 and is open to the public. WisDOT graded a parking area and trail connection for loop trail users in the SW quadrant of the CTY RD`B"interchange in the fall of 2017. Parking for the Wisconsin loop trail users are being accommodated there. Parking for loop trail users in Minnesota are being accommodated along the Treatment Plant Access road,just north of the new bridge. Remaining trail segments,trail heads and parking lots in both states have been designed and are planned to be constructed in 2018. See attached loop trail progress map. Page 2 of 19 C) "Covenants on excess property owned by WbDOT.... "—WisDOT completed application of restrictive covenants on their excess properties in May of 2017,thus completing this mitigation item. Remaining MOA related: A) "Lift Bridge Related:" a. Lift Bridge Endowment Account: MnDOT provided$3M in June 2014; another $3M in February 2015 and WisDOT provided$1.5M in October 2014 to meet Stipulation III.D.3 of the MOA. i. Lift Bridge—Endowment Account's Annual Report,dated December 2016 can be viewed at hgp://www.dot.state.mn.us/aoyrel/reports.html In May,the 2017,the Minnesota Legislature repealed the endowment account's Annual Report requirement in HF3,Art.3, Sec. 144. b. Lift Bridge Conversion Project—Finalized permitting activities with USFW, Coast Guard, and MnDNR and WisDNR for anticipated mussel impacts. Lift Bridge Conversion design plans and specifications were turned in for the June 9, 2017 MnDOT letting. i. Kraemer North America, LLC was awarded the Lift Bridge Conversion Project contract on June 30,2017. ii. Open House for the public held at Stillwater City Hall on July 20,2017. iii. Construction began by Kraemer on August 2nd,2017 and is anticipated to be completed by June 15,2019. iv. Steel repairs, mechanical, electrical,lighting,painting and replacing the concourse are all work necessary to convert the Lift Bridge to bicycle/pedestrian/boat use. Dockwall removal and shoreline restoration will also occur. v. http://www.dot.state.nm.us/metro/nroiects/liftbridge/ Current: �-r Page 3 of 19 Future: B) "Stillwater Commercial Historic District"—WisDOT has designed a parking lot at the old WI-35 and loop trail junction. WisDOT is planning on a March 13, 2018 letting. Construction of the parking lot is planned for the 2018 season. C) "Lift Bridge Publication"—Washington County Historical Society was hired in 2015, but the contract was terminated and a professional/technical services consultant was then hired to complete the Lift Bridge Publication. Because of this change of vendors, an amendment to the Amended Section 106 MOA was necessary in early 2016. The Lift Bridge Publication is now expected to be completed and distributed in the summer of 2018. Distribution of hardcopies will be to all MOA signatories and concurring parties, along with an e-book provided on a website. Additional hardcopies will be available at the Minnesota State Bookstore. See attached"Status of Cultural Resource Mitigation as of 1/29/18".Also,the complete listing and the current implementation status of Section 106 mitigation items is attached. Construction Accomplishments: A. Superstructure for the new river bridge by Lunda/Ames Joint Venture: a. Minnesota's approach bridges over land—completed all work on the bridges and opened to traffic on August 2,2017. Completed expansion joint installation, drainage system installation,painted surface finish on the bridge,placement of epoxy chip seal driving surface,pedestrian rail installation,roadway lighting installation, and construction of maintenance access road under the bridge. Page 4 of 19 Restoration of wetlands under the new bridge is nearly complete and will fmish in 2018. ldP iW"1 u �n 1 b. River Bridge—completed all work on the bridge and opened to traffic on August 2, 2017. Work in 2017 included installation of expansion joints,drainage system, painted surface finish, epoxy chip seal driving surface, traffic barriers,pedestrian railings,roadway/trail lighting,roadway striping, interpretive panels and aesthetic lighting. .. KM a g i 'o P 1 Page 5 of 19 5 ' I r i Y h i W� Page 6 of 19 c. Casting Yards: i. The segment casting yard on-site in Oak Park Heights completed all segments in 2016 for the approach bridge, and the casting yard was removed and the final approach roadways and ponds completed in 2017. ii. The segment casting yard at Grey Cloud Island near Hastings completed producing all segments for the extradosed river bridge in 2016,with no project related work at that location in 2017. d. Wisconsin Shoreline—Restoration of the Wisconsin bluff with earthwork and turf establishment was completed. Landscaping necessary of that area in 2018. B.Minnesota Roadway: i. In March of 2017,Ames/Lunda Joint Venture(ALJV)paved bituminous on NW ramp of TH36/95 and opened it to traffic. r ii. Beginning in April, graded mainline TH36 from Beach Road to the west abutment. iii. In June of 2017,Ames/Lunda Joint Venture poured the concrete median barrier from Osgood Avenue to TH95. Page 7 of 19 iv. Bituminous pavement was placed on mainline TH36 from Beach Road to the east. 0 VA v. Graded the slopes east of TH95,under the new bridge. vi. Paved bituminous trail adjacent to TH95,under the new bridge. vii. Established turf. Bluff Pond graded and Cadet Pond reconstructed due to site conditions. viii. Punch list of remaining MN roadway contractual items with Ames/Lunda JV. ix. August 2nd—Ribbon Cutting and Opening of new bridge to vehicular and pedestrian traffic: a.Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10:00 A.M.—thousands attended-- Stakeholders,many elected officials,the general public,the press and project staff. Page 8 of 19 Today,m-dedicate the new St.Croix River Crossing, St.Croix a$646 million p*ct involving two states,multiple communities, many individuoh and decades of debou.Its innovative extradosed Ribbon Cutting Ceremony design(which combines the elements ofis concrete box girder bridge Program with o eabke-stay bridge)makes the redundant structure extremely August 2,2017 stntale and acorns a bridge that is only the smand of il5 kind in the U.S. MnDOT and Wi%001 worked hard to minimise the bridge's negative 7vfarlerra,Csr'emanres effect on the environment while making the most o f its usefulness as Mary McComber a transportation connector between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Mayor,Oak Park Heights,MN floe strong r-aapVrotio.o bet ern ttre states is a nwdad far rather xta&s. Tom Spaniol The result is a beautiful bridge that fits well into the river gorge and is Choi—an.St,Joseph.WI Town Bard built to lost a century w more as a vital link between Minnesota and Wisconsin. J�xttfCyr't Governor Mark Dayton It is also important to acknowledge the many people who have Minnesota participated in various coalitions regarding a new crossing over the Governor Scott Walker St.Croix.Many designs were considered.Extensive efforts were mode Wisconsin tF hear csncv,,u and o driers them..`dlae fv.&u g�vp port from the Federal Government as well as from the Minnesota and Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy stole Legislatures have also been key in making the project work. Wisccn,in And,this proj<1Y elwaye be known as the prQjest that ncgwred no Congressman Ron Kind act of Congress to occur.For shot,we are deeply grateful to the W scansin Congressional delegations from both states. 3 4x JW IIII IIIY _ilr Illluu b l�lllllll n m ii 1711 1(int���... 1\ y 1��,i'II�I„�y��(�{ifitttftt VIII�il Jy, t at r.. Page 9of19 > - . . . . *�, . . . �~ \ \CltyofOak Park Heights hosted an ice cream social in Oak Park Crossing Park after the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. ./^ . (\:\ `}4 < � ^� - § - \ Page 10 0 19 c.City of Stillwater held"Cruizin' to Closure"in Lowell Park with a parade of 1931-vintage cars and a motorcycle,to be the last vehicles to cross the Stillwater Lift Bridge. d y ti �r s x x 61.ifMcC I ' ReON.. .. :CLQ +..._...-... . R` tF r f r"ia d. Traffic was switched from the Stillwater Lift Bridge to the new river crossing bridge at approximately 8:00 P.M. August 2,2017,when the new bridge was then opened to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Page 11 of 19 _ r , �� �^•' -_ o-..µ�, �,.. �.. _ �.. (I a Page of C.Minnesota: State Exit Sign construction: a. In March 2017, grading for the retaining wall that supports the state exit sign. b. Retaining wall footings and stems poured with concrete. Painted walls. c. Installed exit monument and pipe railing. d. Final grading of slopes by June,2017. Established turf. a D.Minnesota: Landscaping from Osgood Avenue to TH95 was installed in 2016 and was completed in May of 2017. 6,300 trees/shrubs/perennials/grasses were installed consistent with the Visual Quality Manual. ' w . ° piss tom; r E. Wisconsin Roadway: a. In April 2017,Lunda Ames Joint Venture backfilled the east bridge abutment. :t k i Page 13 of 19 b. Storm sewer system constructed. c. Concrete barriers installed in median and along loop trail by Trierweiler. d. Concrete pavement placed from east abutment to STH35 by Trierweiler. e. Mainline pavement striping, signing and median barrier painting. f. Loop Trail constructed leading up to new bridge. F Y.� ro ° g. Bluff stabilization under new bridge. h. All WIS 64 road work was completed by August 2nd, 2017 and opened at the same time as the new river crossing bridge. i. Trierweiler installed fencing around snow storage site. j. Grading for park and pool lot in SW quadrant of STH64/CR"E"interchange. k. Trail connection from park and pool lot to the loop trail completed in November 2017. Communications Efforts: Communications Efforts from March 1,2017 to July 31,2017: Project information was primarily delivered to the public through project email updates, earned media,digital media, social media, and public and private group presentations. The goal of these communications was to provide access to project information efficiently and effectively. A. The Communications Team accomplished the following in 2017- ■ 25 total public and private group presentations ■ Two elected official site visits ■ Made 279 direct contacts with the public,businesses and government entities Page 14 of 19 Distributed 15 total project email updates(10,118 people were signed up to receive project emails). ■ 41%average email open rate Regularly updated the project website with construction photos,news releases, and videos. ■ On average, 7,979 visits to the website per month Made social media a priority engagement component and sustained robust audience numbers from season to season. ■ Currently 5,887 total "likes"on Facebook ■ Currently 1,160 Twitter followers B. During 2017 there were 231 St. Croix Crossing-related stories. Media covered many angles of the project in 2017,from construction progress reports to the grand opening. The media outlet types that covered St. Croix Crossing related stories included: ■ Metro dailies • Community newspapers ■ Broadcast(TV and radio) ■ Web ■ Trade publications Continuing the trend from 2016,the majority of 2017 project media coverage was positive. Some of the topics that dominated coverage included: ■ Construction progress ■ Grand opening ■ Loop Trail ■ Lift Bridge closure ■ Traffic impacts ■ Dying veteran's last wish to cross new bridge C. Tools used to receive project information and updates: ■ Website:www.mndot.gov/stcroixcrossing/ ■ Weekly project email updates(select St. Croix Crossing): http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001uV30nccU8bbkNX8ffDiBJPZEnEPui 7da 6a685gTGxcCfn68ioTgtXA%3D%3D ■ Hotline: 1-855-GO-CROIX(1-855-462-7649) ■ Email:stcroixcrossing.dot@state.mn.us ■ Facebook:www.facebook.com/saintcroixcrossingmndot ■ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stcroixcrossing ■ Project office location: 1862 Greeley Street S. in Stillwater o Note that following the opening of the new bridge to traffic,the St Croix Crossing Project Office at Greeley Street in Stillwater was closed on November 1,2017. Staff from MnDOT,WisDOT,the contractors and consultants continued on delivering the remaining projects and mitigation items, only from their respective buildings. Page 15 of 19 Additional Communications Efforts up to February 28,2018: o Wednesday,April 12 Stillwater Lift Bridge Conversion Tour/business visits o Wednesday,June 28 WCCO TV at Lift Bridge o Thursday, July 20 Stillwater Lift Bridge Conversion Open House at Stillwater City Hall,216 4th St.N., Stillwater o Thurs. July 27 St. Croix River Crossing(SCRC)Tour/Stillwater Boat Company o Wed, May 3 Stillwater Lift Bridge etc. outreach, Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce o Wed, May 10 Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce meeting o Thurs. June 29, 2017 KLBB Radio: Stillwater Lift Bridge/SCRC interview o Saturday,August 12,2017: Street Dance at Lowell Park/Lift Bridge promenade o Wednesday, Sept. 6,2017: Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce Toast and Topics ■ Brief update Highway 95 road construction,Upper Loop Trail and surrounding areas ■ Timeline of Lift Bridge repair/rehab o December 22, 2017: News releasei I'weet/Facebook posting about SCRC time lapse video. Media coverage and numerous retweets Construction Cost/Schedule A. Approximate Cost Subtotal: Minnesota Roadway Approach $72M River Bridge Foundations $39M River Bridge and Ramp Bridges $344M Wisconsin Roadway Approach $25M B.Construction Schedule: 1. Minnesota Landscaping—3rd Phase: east side of TH95 from Bayport to the Lift Bridge area and fill-ins: completed in 2018 2. Minnesota Roadway: punchlist items,materials certifications and turf establishment from spring—July 2018 3. River bridge, approach and ramp bridges: punchlist items and turf establishment from spring—July 2018 4. Wisconsin Loop Trail and landscaping: Spring 2018 -Fall of 2018 5. Stillwater Lift Bridge Conversion to Bike/Ped/Boat Bridge: August 2017—June 2019 6. Mitigation Package Implementation—Ongoing to 2019 Page 16 of 19 Next Steps for 2018 (Timetable will be determined by FHWA,MnDOT and WisDOT) 1. Continued Stakeholder Involvement 2. Minnesota Roadway Approach- finalize project and contract closeout 3. Minnesota Landscaping—3'Phase installations 4. Minnesota Loop Trail—Upper Loop Trail and parking lot 5. River bridge superstructure and ramp bridges—finalize project and contract closeout 6. Wisconsin Loop Trail —Trail and Trail heads,rehab local roads,landscaping 7. Stillwater Lift Bridge Conversion—ongoing construction 8. Permit Conditions and any additional agency coordination 9. Environmental Compliance and Monitoring 10. Financial Plan—annual update 11. Design: a. Landscaping—4t'Phase in Minnesota for an October 2018 letting by MnDOT. 12. Mitigation Package: -complete"During Construction"items and"After Construction" items. 13. Communications: Communication will continue throughout the mitigation efforts for the St. Croix River Crossing(SCRC).Our communication is being coordinated with the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation, Washington County, St. Croix County and the cities of Stillwater, Bayport, Oak Park Heights and town of St. Joseph. We also have been working with the Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce. Other efforts will include,but are not limited to: • Project email updates periodically as work continues (both Minnesota and Wisconsin)(MnDOT has the email update mailing list and will send out email updates for WisDOT) • Mailings to businesses/residents affected by construction • News releases/media interviews as needed • Twitter and Facebook updates • Project information in city/chamber newsletters and other communication channels • Website updates have been ongoing since the opening of the SCRC and will continue as needed. • Participation in community events/Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce functions/city events • Public information open houses • Business outreach to alert the business community and the public about construction impacts such as lane closures, shoulder closures and road closures, and detours. • Videos highlighting the remaining mitigation work with a focus on the lift bridge repairs and rehabilitation. Topics will include a brief history of the bridge, mitigation, various repairs, Upper Loop Trail construction, landscaping and other topics as they are identified. The videos will be posted to the project website and shared on Facebook. 14. Project Management--Manage program schedules,resources, cost estimates, deliverables, reporting, etc. developed within the framework of the Project Management Plan's organizational chart including regular meetings of functional groups and as needed- Project Core Team, Stewardship Councils and Executive Team. Page 17 of 19 Proiect Team Contact information: MnDOT: Michael Beer, Project Director 651-366-4358 Michael.Beerastate.mn.us Kent Barnard, Communications 651-253-2803 Kent.BarnardAstate.mn.us Todd Clarkowski,Project Coordinator 651-234-7554 Todd.Clarkowski&state.mn.us WisDOT: Tim Mason, Project Development 715-833-5366 Timothy.Masonndot.wi.gov Diana Maas,Communications 715-635-4968 Diana.Maasadot.wi.gov FHWA: Tim Anderson-MN 651-291-6126 Timothy.AndersonAdot.gov Pete Garcia-WI 608-829-7513 Pete.Garcia(-,dot.gov Website updates: o The SCRC website www.mndot.gov/stcroixcrossiW. will continue to exist until the completion of mitigation for the project. The website will be minimally updated to reflect mitigation efforts and will provide links to other project websites. o However,the existing Stillwater Lift Bridge conversion website www.mndot.goy/metro/projects/liftbridizeEwill be the main location for information about the project along with information about the lift schedule and other activities related to the lift bridge o A new website for the Upper Loop Trail and work on Highway 95 is under development www.mndot.goy/metro/projects/Hwy95/. It will include information about the upcoming drainage work beneath the highway near the Oasis Caf6,work on the Upper Loop Trail and the landscaping project along Highway 95. o All three websites will be interconnected along with WisDOT websites so that someone viewing any of the websites will find links to the other sites.All websites also will provide a link to sign up for email updates. Attachments to this report include: • Loop Trail Progress Map as of 10-16-17 • Status of Cultural Resources mitigation as of 1-29-18 • St. Croix Crossing Project layout and Summary of Preferred Alternative Mitigation Items— Implementation Status, dated 2-2-18 Page 18 of 19 r y ProjectWise:/36/8214/114/predesign/projectmanagment/areamanagementlannual_project summary_report/steroix-annual report for march 2018- final-2-28-18.docx Page 19 of 19 Somerset DS� 604 U ITO Loop Trail Construction P Houlton 2017 Construction W-F, 2018 Construction St.Croix Rivet Crossing Loop Trail 2017-19 Construction Browns Creek State Trail ter Oak Park Heights Trails Stillwater Trails rrLA St.Croix County Trails Stillwater Cultural Landscape Distr - l't J L Portable Toilet .6 Parking S:!c Cita of Stifivoav,websiteC-�a for ii:,r A doorfi.,iv-,n pi-el,ing tors. Heights Parking 5,e 1 k,ni r,;,!, •A 1044W web i. Hudson v. 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N)tbm®V eeh b:Bmme:oadea:9mmee'moYrm:bd'pe"m mdhrP�.m AP®mc (1)IYYIed®epl dvq•mm3:kletr.oLLdmm Alf 10p08mvdi8'Pe®:ub mhebew®bM:idrmbMopolml,mddbmmrtrM�v3AhavWw-xaa,W0. mP.A®,9�m rmrvs.Pemrma..a.myl®eim 8wmg1oa.8FEl&Tehb16¢-mydbximp W We-e Eric Johnson From: Erica Oesterreich <membership@greaterstillwaterchamber.com> Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 3:00 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Ribbon Cutting Oak Park Senior Living.Thursday 3/15, 3:30. Please RSVP Event Invitation Ribbon Cutting -Oak Park Senior Living Cutt� FOP Join us as we welcome ak Park Senior Living to the Chamber! At Oak Park Senior L ing, want yo to feel ght at home—because that's exactly where you are. Our comfortable and attrac Ive ap nities feature a wide range of worry-free, convenient living arrangements,which are designed to fit the personal style and evolving needs of our seniors. From total independent living, to assisted-living and memory care,we provide all of our residents with the opportunity to live happy, healthy lives in a safe, secure environment,while remaining as active and independent as possible. Date: March 15,2018 Time: 03:30 PM-04:30 PM CDT Location: 13936 Lower 59th Street North Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Contact: Greater Stillwater Chamber 651439-4001 Email: communications@greaterstillwaterchamber.com Date/Time Details: Thursday,March 15 3:30 pm Fees/Adn Click Here for More Ir Add to Calendar Sorry.I'm not able to Reoister Online This email was se Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 27,2018 11:27 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: March 2018 Conversations of the Valley For weekly notes ----Original Message— From: St. Croix Valley Foundation <srivard@scvfoundation.org> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tue, Feb 27,201810:37 am Subject: March 2018 Conversations of the Valley ST. CROIX VALLEY FOUNDATIO Presents: Conversations of the Valley A luncheon speaker series sponsored by St. Croix Valley Foundation & First State Bank and Trust "Hope is Not a One Man Band- Building a Stronger St. Croix Valley for Today & Tomorrow" 1 Wednesday, March 21, 2018 11 :30 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. The Lowell Inn Event Center 102 N. Seconal St., Stillwater Free parking in the ramp with validation. The cost of the lunch and program is $17 and must be paid in advance to guarantee your reservation. (Any payments received on the day of the event will be charged $20 a ticket, if seats available.) To make a reservation (due in SCVF offices by noon prior to the day of luncheon): 1. Mail your check to: SCVF, 516 Second St. #214, Hudson, WI 54016, or 2. Make your reservation by credit card online using the PayPal button below. There is a $1.00 processing fee per person using PayPal. To reserve a spot 5 r� r O OWL or— r i F " X70 i United Way St. Croix Valley are leaders in energizing and inspiring people to make a difference. We are more than just fundraisers, we are in the business of community impact - improving lives by mobilizing communities to go beyond temnorary fixes and create Iastin4 chan4e. Our community impact plan is built around consensus on priority issues and identifying sustained changes in community conditions that will result in improved lives in the St. Croix Valley. We do this by building coalitions and responding to today's needs while finding solutions for a better tomorrow in - health, education & income stability. Together we - LIVE UNITED 4 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 28,2018 12:11 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: [mayorassoc] Gun Violence Protests: How Should Your City Respond? For weekly notes Mary ----Original Message---- From: LMC Info <Imcinfo@lmc.org> To: Mayor's Association <mayorassoc@listserv.lmc.org> Sent:Wed, Feb 28, 2018 11:52 am Subject: [mayorassoc]Gun Violence Protests: How Should Your City Respond? In the wake of the Parkland, Florida,school shooting,several student-led gun violence protests/walkouts have been announced.What if this happens in your city?What if students march to city hall,as they already have in some Minnesota cities? Consider working proactively with your local schools and the city attorney to craft a planned response that is respectful of First Amendment rights and focuses on safety for all involved. Planned protests Three gun violence protests have been announced.A 17-minute"National School Walkout"is planned for March 14 at 10 a.m.Ten days later,on March 24, "March for Our Lives" is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.at the Minnesota state Capitol (as well as in Washington, D.C.,and other locations throughout the country). A third event, "The National High School Walk-Out for Anti-Gun Violence," is scheduled for April 20,the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting.Students are being called on to wear orange and walk out of school. First Amendment rights If this happens in your city, it's important to remember that in America, people—including students—have a right or freedom to speak.That speech includes"expressive conduct"such as distributing literature,holding up banners,and marching in the street.Cities,as local government, must not unconstitutionally limit that right to speak. First Amendment rights to protest are especially strong in city streets,sidewalks,and in city parks.As public forums, people may typically speak, hand out literature,or carry signs on streets,sidewalks,and in parks to express their opinions loudly. In White Bear Lake, Mayor Jo Emerson and a few councilmembers recently invited peaceful (and loud)student protestors into city hall.The city officials listened to the students and let them express their views.This was a remarkable way to honor student protester's First Amendment rights and,at the same time,defuse anger and keep everyone involved safe. • Watch a news story about this from KARE 11 Government interests City staff and elected officials, acting as part of government,must allow people(including students)to speak or protest. The challenge for cities is to balance First Amendment rights to protest with the city's interest to protect the speaker, law enforcement officials,and those who may not wish to hear certain views expressed in their city. 1 MAOSC State Forecast Bulletin—February 28, 2018 State Budget brightens for now February forecast headlines show a strong turnaround in the current biennium ending in mid-2019.Only three months ago,the November forecast had projected a$188 million deficit, but federal tax changes and other revenue increases put projections on a favorable footing for now,with a$329 million surplus projected when the current two-year budget ends in 16 months. Under current law passed in special session,the first$22 million in surplus will go to restore a shift last year out of the Clean Water Fund. In addition,the rainy day fund and other cash-flow reserves add up to a nearly$2 billion cushion in case hard times hit the state. Any supplemental budget changes made during the 2018 legislative session will be based on the February forecast.The rosier picture is lifted by revenues associated with the federal tax changes passed in late 2017 that are not expected to carry forward into future budgets if lawmakers adjust income tax revenues in line with yields prior to the federal reforms. Inflation curbs are anticipated,slowing growth. Lower state expenditures result from ending a federal bottleneck,restoring children's health insurance(CHIPS)obligations. Looking forward to the 2020-21 biennium,the structural balance is pegged at a scant$313 million-calculated without estimating an inflation factor.The modest long- term prospects could tamp down enthusiasm for passing any new spending that would continue into future budgets. See:https://mn.Aov/mmb/forecast/forecast/ Priorities for Small Cities MAOSC will push for policies and budgeting that support its core priorities,including stable transportation funding, workforce housing, border-to-border broadband, restoring local government aids losses, preserving water quality,and access to affordable rural health care. Efforts to maintain and improve these budget priorities will require flexibility. One-time funding to meet pressing infrastructure needs can be sought through supplemental appropriations or the bonding process.Going with direct supplemental appropriations could leverage added federal funding.Although 2018 is supposed to be the bonding year,recent history and current political realities raise concerns about the prospects for substantial capital investments via a bonding bill requiring approval by at least 60 percent in both the House and Senate. Possible Budget adjustments Gov.Dayton will deliver his final State of the State address on Wednesday,March 14 at 7 pm in the Minnesota House chambers, indicating his priorities for his final months in office,including support for the$1.5 billion in capital investments he proposed earlier this year. He'll release his supplemental budget recommendations on March 15,then Republican and DFL legislative leaders will respond with their priorities for the short session.Republican leaders so far have indicated that they are not enthusiastic about making significant budget changes or supporting a substantial bonding bill after passing a delayed$988 million package last year. However,the potential for state tax income reductions(and overall conformity)triggered by federal tax reform could heighten the possibility of negotiating a global compromise between the governor and Republican leaders.The federal changes will trigger hundreds of millions in additional state tax collections during the current biennium unless legislative changes are enacted related to conformity. Weekly Updates start on March 5 MAOSC State Legislative Updates will typically reach member email boxes early on Monday mornings beginning on March 5th,similar to the timing last year.Once a month,we will combine the lengthier State Newsletter and Legislative Update during the legislative session which must finish up business by no later than May 21t. -END- F qyl 1 GWATM 5ULLWATER HAm LO BriWig Businew & CDnrmunky JOIN US on Wednesday, April 11 , 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. for our Toast & Topics Forum! 2 The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host a quarterly educational offering, Toast & Topics, to provide our members and community the opportunity to attend briefings on relevant local topics featuring an expert speaker and/or panel. The public is encouraged to attend. JOIN US on Wednesday, April 11 for the topic: State of the Cities Hear from city representatives from Bayport, Oak Park Heights and Stillwater: Susan St. Ores, Mayor of Bayport Mary McComber, Mayor of Oak Park Heights Ted Kozlowski, Mayor of Stillwater AND City Administrators: Adam Bell, City of Bayport Eric Johnson, City of Oak Park Heights Tom McCarty, City of Stillwater There will be an open forum with Q&A to follow. program start-time at 8:00 a.m. The event concludes at 9:00 a.m. 3 Event is held at the Lowell Inn 102 North Second Street, Stillwater, MN Copyright©2018 Greater Stillwater Chamber,All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Greater Stillwater Chamber 200 Chestnut Street East #204 Stillwater, MN 55082 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list 4