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weekly notes - May 4th 2018
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: May 4,2018, TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator 14 Zoning and Development Items: 1. Staff met again with the developers of the Eagle's site to continue to discuss their possible application and how a roadway could be facilitated.The application of BCWD rules is very important to understand and could have significant impacts on feasibility.The City Engineer is researching rules. 2. On a related matter,STANTEC did supply the close to final report for the Norell/Washington Ave&STH 36 Study.Generally,some of the results are not surprising—being poor levels of service°F°, and that there are few small tweaks that will make a substantial difference.The study will be FULLY completed very soon This perhaps is an item that could be discussed at the Joint Worksession— although not directly related to Bayport per-se.Otherwise I would ask the City Engineer to present the report to the Council at the next upcoming Worksession—although date is undefined. 3. Baytown Township has provided a letter outlining their plans to consider an application for a residential development at the Cahana's farm.See Enclosed. 4. Kwik Trip and VSSA have been billed for required fees. VSSA for a required Payment in Lieu of Taxes for their tax-exempt memory care facility and Kwik rip for their share of the traffic impact study completed a few months back. 5. The School District did submit general information about their FOOD TRUCK even planned for 6/16;staff are reviewing the proposal and will have a recommendation shortly. Other Items: • The City received a NOTICE OF CLAIM(see enclosed)from Aaron and Jennifer Bye naming the City as a potential defendant relating to damages from their home from the Bridge Project. This has been forwarded to the LMCIT, no action is pending as these actions are typically required to precede any lawsuit and are issued broadly naming as many parties as possible.It does however start a clock-ticking for the possible plaintiff. • Chief DeRosier has supplied a Police Activity Report for April 2018. • The City received a kind thank you from a resident commenting about the snow plowing on the trails—see enclosed. • The Council did request a letter be sent to MN DOT regarding the climbing of the railing on the new Bridge. A copy of the letter is enclosed. Staff is formulating the respective City ordinance amendment—likely to the City nuisance ordinance. • I have enclosed a listing of the active TAX PETITIONS where property owners have disputed their valuation to Washington County; if these are reduced it would reduce the tax payments to the City.No action is necessary at this time. Mayor McComber provided: 1. Information from MNDOT regarding their planned 3-week closure of STH 95. 2. Ribbon Cutting-Event—5/17/18—St.Croix River Association. 3. MAOSC April 30th Legislative Update. 4. Nomination form—MN Women in Government. 5. Information on the 517 BCWD Wildflower Walk 6. Conversations in the Valley—May 16th,2018—Creating the St.Croix National Scenic Riverway 7. METRO CITIES news for 4/27/18 8. May 17th Meeting regarding pollinator friendly Solar Gardens. Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 36 Ibagtown `township IT 4020 McDonald Dr. Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-4992 clerk@baytowmmn.org April 26, 2018 APR 2 7 201a CRY of Oak Park Halo% M _PM Dear Resident: The Planning Commission of Baytown Township, Washington County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on May 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a request from Croix Capital Group, Inc., for approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Orchards at Cahanes Farm Open Space Development, located at 4620 Osgood Avenue North. A drawing is attached that shows the proposed plat. It includes 222.7 acres, 114 single-family residential lots, approximately 117 acres of open space, roadways, a community septic system, proposed municipal water service from the City of Bayport, and stormwater management features. Copies of the full application and plans are available at the Town Hall. You are being notified of this hearing because your property is within '/ mile of the property where the request has been made. You may attend the public hearing if you wish to provide comments or ask questions about the proposed project. You may also submit comments in writing (letter or email) to Nancy Healey, the Town Clerk, at 4020 McDonald Drive North, Stillwater, MN 55082 or prior to the meeting. The Clerk will provide all comments received to the Township Planning Commission and Town Board. The Clerk will have a copy of the staff report and recommendations available for review prior to the Board meeting. Sincerely, Sherri,Bu*k Sherri Buss, RLA AICP Township Planner Enclosure Cc: Nancy Healey, Township Clerk Town Board members Matt Hieb, Auth Consulting and DCCI Investments, LLC 2 of 36 0 � i — i —� -- --- ------------------------I 1 IIo i i t r Irl ---------------------1 9 m ----------- , aa i I ` \ i / f� 'I 1 r --r II 1 I � I I Ep Eh 1 1 I ¢ I I I I I I 1 8 BLOC y Z1N r 0 o91 �a 1 to 49, 0113 A. - 8 N a w ytt N m \ -, w ORCHARDS AT CAHANES FARM CROIX CAPITAL, INC. . BAYTOWN TOWNSHIP,WASHINGTON OOUNTY,MINNESOTA vl.o-vwt Auth-CODnffiDg/8880C1dt®3 '@"1H�''0�w H_ RELEA a Fan REVIEWNDH "a/Izne of 36 PRELIMINARY PLAT Ai11r1A. OWN ekcj. +axw.n 52 -"W CITY OF ®AK PARK H E I C I TS 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007• Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 0, 2018 KWIKTrip 1626 Oak Street PO Box 2107 LaCrosse,WI 54602 Re: Store#111 Dear Sirs: Enclosed is an invoice for 50%of the costs associated with the traffic study impact on 58th Street and County Road 15, Oak Park Heights. This is a bill in accordance with the conditions of the use permit issued in June of 2016, page 4. 5. Kwik Trip's tragic generation is anticipated to impact the 581' street intersection with County Highway 15. Kwik Trip shall be responsible for the costs associated with the installation of a right-turn lane onto or from County Highway 15 including all elements, appurtenances and adjustments related thereto on City streets and/or as may be additionally required by Washington County on County Highway 15 to accommodate those right-turn lanes. All installations shall be at the direction and timing as determined by the City Engineer followed establish roadway and engineering standards and when the City Engineer deems it is reasonably warranted. The city incurred expenses of$7,036.95 as follows: TRAFFIC STUDY EXPENSES FOR BILL BACK 12/31/2016 STANTEC 3,343.20 12/31/2016 STANTEC 81.75 12/12/2017 STANTEC 3,612.00 7,036.95 If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Gf Betty Caruso Finance Director Encl Cc: Mr. Eric Johnson, City Administrator 4 of 36 CITY OF m ®AK PARK HEIGHTS ;* 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439• Fax:651/439-0574 April 18, 2018 Mr. Mark Meyer VSSA Care Center LLC 2845 Hamline Ave N Roseville, MN 55113 Re: Agreement for the Payment of City Services Dear Mr. Meyer: Per the agreement between the City and VSSA,the VSSA Care Center and VSSA-Boutwell's Landing a payment for city services for 2018 is calculated to be$46,682. (See calculation/information below— generated per Exhibit B of the agreement dated December 5, 2007.) The installments are due May 15, 2018 and October 15, 2018. The amount due on each installment is $23,341. Sincerely, Betty Ca use Finance Director Cc: Eric Johnson, City Administrator CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS VSSA Care Center-Agreement for Payment in Lieu of Taxes PID#05.029.20.13.0011 Actua l Actual Assessed Value Jan 2 2017 Assessed Value fan 7 2016 Payable hal 7015 VSSASkilled Care Center County Valuation of Exempt Portion"` $ 6,205,700.00 $ 6,205,700.00 Total Tax Capacity $ 123,364.00 $ 123,364.00 Total Fiscal Disparities Tax Capacity $37,649 $ 39,087.00 Total Tax Capacity-SubjecttoCityTax $ 85,715.00 $ 94,277,00 Total City Tax Due $ 46 682.00 $ 47,554.00 Fiscal Disparities Rate 0.31518300 0.31683900 *Source:Washington County City's Tax Rate 0.5446216771 0.5642582960 5 of 36 Tree City U.S.A. _ 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 May 4,2018 TO: LMC—Insurance Trust 145 University Ave.W St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Also Submitted ONLINE CLAIMS- ctF nically 5-4-18 FROM: Eric Johnson,City Ad in! RE: NOTICE OF CLAIM— 5269 Upp r6 Street Dear LMCIT Staff. Please see the attached NOTICE OF CLAIM.At this time the City has no other material information. However,we would note that the damages—if found to be accurate and valid,stemmed from the construction relating to the St.Croix River Crossing Bridge a State of Minnesota Project for which the City had no control or jurisdiction. The attached images shows the general location of their home relative to the Bridge Project. Thank You. r � p p �✓. SM is Y � o , r 6 of 36 MINNESOTA NOTICE OF CLAIM Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §736 and/or Minn. Stat. §466.05 Claimant Information Claimant Name:Jennifer and Aaron Bye Claimant Address: 15269 Upper 61st Street North,Oak Park Heights MN 55082 Claimant Phone No.: Jennifer(cell)651-335-9042,Aaron(cell)651-592-8810 Government Party or Parties Against Whom Claim is Served This Notice of Claim must be served on the State of Minnesota Attorney General,the governing body of the municipality, the University of Minnesota Attorney, and/or any state employee from whom claimant will seek compensation in accordance with Minnesota law within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury is discovered. List all government parties below;use additional sheets if needed. L Government Party/Entity: State of Minnesota Department of Transportation Clerk/Recipient Name:Michael Beer,MnDOT Project Manager Address Served: Minnesota Department of Transportation,Metro District Headquarters, 1500 West County Road B-2,Roseville MN 55113 IL Government Party/Entity:State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation Clerk/Recipient Name:Tim Mason,WisDOT Project Manager Address Served: Wisconsin Department of Transportation,Northwest Region, 718 W. Clairemont Ave,Eau Claire,WI 54701-4558 III. Government Party/Entity: Washington County Clerk/Recipient Name:Molly O'Rourke, County Administrator Address Served: 14949 62nd St.N,Stillwater MN 55082-6132 IV. Government Party/Entity:City of Oak Park Heights Clerk/Recipient Name:Eric Johnson,City Administrator Address Served: 14168 Oak Park Blvd.N.,Oak Park Heights MN 55082 7 of 36 V. Government Party/Endty:Federal Highway Administration Clerk/Recipient Name:Timothy Anderson,MN Division,Project Development Address Served:3800 Jackson Street#500,St. Paul MN 55101 Names of State or Municipal Employees Known to Be Involved Names of Municipal Employees Known to Be Involved: Eric Johnson,City Administrator, City of Oak Park Heights MN Time.Place&Circumstances of Claim Date of Event(s)Giving Rise to Claim: Ongoing(Groundbreaking was May 28,2013) Time of Event(s)Giving Rise to Claim: Ongoing(Groundbreaking was May 28,2013) Place/Location of Event(s)Giving Rise to Claim: 15269 Upper 61s'Street N.,Oak Park Heights MN 55082 Circumstances Giving Rise to Claim: Since May 2013 our property has endured shakes from demolition,rumbling from earth moving machines,pounding of pile driving and ongoing vibrations for days and years on end. Over the years of the construction of the St. Croix Crossing our property has suffered from a shining foundatiog n, shiftin framing,cracking plaster,fallen plaster, plumbing leaks. The bridge crossing ,cracked windows and three pl the river is now open but there are still approach and mitigation projects underway. Long term weather damage from cold-weather cyclic forces can look a lot like,ifnot identical to,damage from ground vibration particularly on a structure with a stone foundation. The only difference is in the speed. The effect of the bridge construction was to cause 50-to-100 years of"natural"deterioration in just 3 years. Cracks from long-term cyclic weathering don't appear and then double or triple in size in one week or in one day, as has happened in our structure. 8 of 36 Amount of Com ensation or Other Relief Demanded The Amount of Compensation or Other Relief Demanded by Claimant with Regard to Claim is: Seeking relief from damages to our property caused by the momentous and ongoing vibrations to our Property- Construction estimates for foundation,framing,utilities and plaster work total approximately $250,000. The facts stated on this Notice of Claim are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. .? adlg Jennifer B Dated Aaron Bye Dated 9 of 36 . � POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 OAK PARK BLVD.NORTH•P.O.BOX 2007 OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA 55082 TELEPHONE:(651)439-0723 FAX:(651)439-3639 EMERGENCY:911 May 3,2018 To:Eric Johnson,City Administrator From:Brian DeRosier,Chief of Police Subject:Police Activity Report—April 2018 This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of April 2018. Officers responded to and generated 570 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. Arrested repeat offender for meth and warrants. 2. Recovered stolen vehicle out of Woodbury. 3. Investigating burglary to business suspect broke through the wall from an adjoining mech room. 4. Investigation sexual assault 5. Responded to and arrest made for domestic assault strangulation 6. Assisted social services checking on parents reported to be using drugs around children. 7. Arrested 18yr old student with large amount of marijuana with intent to sell. 8. Responded to male suicide off bridge 9. Investigated male exposure following victims in retail store 10. Recovered and arrested 2 females with stolen vehicle out of St Paul. 11. Responded and arrest for felony domestic involving hockey stick&damage to property. 12. Responded to male threatening to jump from bridge—transported to MH eval. 13. Responded and investigated threats about school and shooting revolving around domestic— lockdown at school. 14. Responded to injured owl—transported to rapture center. 15. Responded to intoxicated male driving into side of liquor store........ 16. Recovered stolen vehicle out of Rochester—suspects arrested. 17. Investigating burglary to cell phone store—suspected part of large ring in metro area. 18. Cited male for misuse of 911 calls. Male called repeatedly 20+times over a weekend. Male intoxicated. We conducted Drug Take Back as part of the national DTB Day initiation by the DEA. We stationed at 2 locations during the course of the day and took in appx. 18lbs of pills. We received$682 from the state law suit against the police vehicle contract bidder. The sales person was adding on costs for items already included in the bid price from Ford. We had 2 vehicles involved. 10 of 36 ' POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 OAK PARK BLVD.NORTH•P.O.BOX 2007 OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA 55082 f! TELEPHONE:(651)439-0723 FAX:(651)439-3639 EMERGENCY:911 The sheriff s office is continuing to attempt to implement a new records management and vehicle mobile application. As part of this we are incurring mechanical equipment,contract IT labor,and significant employee costs. As you may recall they attempted this several times over the last 10 years without success. As required by law we had biannual audit completed on the body worn camera system. Final report yet to be received,but preliminary report was no issues found. Unfunded state mandate for the audit after our implementation of the program. Officer Schroeder was nominated and recognized for his outstand efforts in DWI enforcement over the last year. He attended the MADD luncheon. We had 5 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 training on dealing with persons with Autism 2. Officer Zwach attended week long training on dealing with mental health persons in crisis 3. Sgt.Givand and Sgt.Vierling went to the abbreviated week-long FBI academy 4. Sgt.Vierling attended training on physical healing for LE 5. Sgt.Givand finished his advance leadership training. Both Sgt Vierling and Givand have now received their BCA Leadership/Management certifications. 6. Sgt.Vierling attended 3-day Death and Missing Persons investigation conference in Brainerd 7. All Officers received training on use and carry of knives by LE 8. All Officers received training on low light firearms and defensive tactics. 9. Officer Croft attended training on incident investigations at Hotels. Chief DeRosier 11 of 36 Eric Johnson From: Ray Hunder <rayh@hunders.org> Sent: Sunday,April 29,2018 10:52 PM To: Andrew Kegley; Eric Johnson Subject: Thank you,Thank you A big thanks for keeping all the trails plowed the morning after each snowstorm this past winter along with the last recent surprise snowstorm. Many of us at Boutwells walk a few miles each day in all kinds of weather to enjoy nature and to enjoy the journey! Many time I said thank you and forgot to send a message saying thank you!!@ Ray Hunder 1 12 of 36 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 May 2^d,2018 Adam Josephson, P.E. East Area Manager MnDOT—Metro District 6511234-7719 *"*VIA EMAIL ONLY:adam.iosei)hsondstate.mmus**" RE: Bridge Signage—Railing Climbers Dear Adam: Thank you again for discussing our City's concerns regarding the recent St. Croix River Bridge pedestrian issues — where people are climbing over the railing and sitting/standing on the incorrect side—apparently for a thrill of some form.We appreciate that MNDOT does share some of these concerns,as it does need to be addressed proactively, While this type of pedestrian activity can result in a tragedy due to a mis-step; but what ALSO occurs is that when drivers see these individuals on the incorrect side they do contact 911—Emergency;which then requires a dispatch of our City Police and/or other law enforcement.We have had twenty calls in this regard in the last 8 months. We believe this climbing action is tantamount to disturbing the peace and/or disorderly conduct as it unnecessarily places the lives of pedestrians,drivers and law enforcement in danger.Therefore,the City believes that prosecution of this action will reduce the activity. However, in order to best perform the prosecution of such offenders, some reasonable signage must be placed in conspicuous locations advising of these penalties and to not climb over the railing. It would seem like common sense to not climb over such a railing,but some simple signs might save a life and we would rather argue about a citation than to have an accident. As the City cannot place signage on a MNDOT structure,we would ask that MNDOT promptly create and duly mount such signage with it being in place by June 15th,2018.We would hope that once in place and after some simple enforcement that word would get around that this will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted if caught. Glad to discuss more if you have any other comments or thoughts. Kind Regards, 40 Eric Johnson City Administrator Cc:Weekly Notes PS: Maybe the last line on the proposed sign could reference-N you are having a mental health crisis to call a crisis center hotline with a number. 13 of 36 �e Z 22 m m g 0 o m � E.ma ��_mm __ m as _x Emrm a° tll >> m U ®E m m 3 C W LL LL LL c a El r= E U� E 2-Cc,7 m d �w ;; 7 7 7 L i7 f7 m m m 7 C 7 0 W Y OI 88 g8zs > =me m=�� 8� 8V�� 6�z8� m0_LZZ X88 z moo m m m i000�(/_�uEimo c p m mg.3 m m mz o`�ao'o m'p � ��� S SSS mm t W m W O U H S Q W Q 1 m a F p F W m IL s--s o 'EU'6bIE m�of c c c.,>'E� m, s�" U its �U �uJrny uJ c� > >O�mwO$'$�� my =_ E W E. 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DE RT E I OF llk�, I i TRANSPORTATION Weekday lane closures details If you're traveling on Hwy 95 between Hwy 36 and Nelson St. in Stillwater you'll encounter single lane traffic with flaggers beginning at 9 a.m.on Thu,April 26 as construction crews remove trees and brush along Hwy 95. Please use an alternate route to avoid congestion and delays.The single lane traffic will occur daily on weekdays from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.through early May. Update on Hwy 95 full road closure The full closure of Hwy 95 scheduled for early May has been rescheduled for early June. The full road closure between Hwy 36 and Nelson St. is necessary to install new drainage structures beneath the highway near the Oasis Cafe to improve storm water runoff. During the closure,you'll need to follow a signed detour to reach your destination. The closure is anticipated to last three weeks. 1< 17 of 36 Note.Access will be maintained at all times to the Oasis Cafe and St. Croix Boat and Packet from southbound Hwy 95. Hwy 95 just north of Hwy 36 will remain open to Sunnyside Marina ONLY. Additional project work happening This project work is part of the Upper Loop Trail project, which will be a five-mile trail system connecting Houlton, Wis. and Stillwater, Minn.The Upper Loop Trail Project includes building the new St. Croix Crossing Bridge, which opened to traffic last summer, and transformation of the Stillwater Lift Bridge to a bicycle/pedestrian crossing, currently closed to ALL traffic through June of 2019. Lift Bridge Project The water continues to rise on the St. Croix River, so we are beginning to move construction equipment. Work on the Stilwater Lift Bridge transformation project will slow until the water recedes to a point where safe work zones can be established. We are asking boaters to please slow down when going under the lift bridge to ensure their safety and the workers safety. Barges will be present and work platforms will be cabled underneath the lift bridge to provide worker access for making the repairs. There are buoys and delineators in the water to mark the work zone. St. Croix Crossing final work Landscaping began in 2015 and will continue through the spring of 2019. The remaining plantings of trees, shrubs, perennial plants and grasses will beautify the interchange of Highways 36 and 95 and along Hwy 95 between the city of Bayport and Chestnut St. in downtown Stillwater. WisDOT project work The Wisconsin side of the St. Croix Crossing Project includes working on completing their portion of the loop trail system. They are constructing a portion of the loop trail system, with trailheads, restrooms and parking areas. You will encounter crews working on that project near the Hwy 64/Co Rd E interchange area. More about this project To learn more, including all current traffic impacts and detour routes,visit the Hwy 95 Stillwater project website at:www.mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy95stillwater. Stay connected ; • Visit the Hwy 95 project website for more details about traffic impacts and detours during construction • Visit the Stillwater Lift Bridge project website for more details on the transformation work i 2 18 of 36 • Visit the St. Croix Crossing project website for more details on the landscaping project • Follow us on Facebook:facebook.com/mndot and Twitter: @mndotnewvs, • Contact Kent Barnard at: kent.barnard@state.mn.us or dial 651-234-7504 For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit: http://www.511mn.org/or dial 5-1-1. 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[https:Hchambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/257/Image/ribbon-cutting4.jpgl Join us as we celebrate the 50 year anniversary of the St Croix River Scenic Riverway with St. Croix River Association! Date: May 17, 2018 Time: 04:45 PM -05:00 PM CDT Location: Right before the Mixer, Water Street Inn 101 Water Street South Stillwater Contact: Greater Stillwater Chamber 651-439-4001 Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 17 4:45 pm Fees/Admission: RSVPs requested to assist in planning this event! 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Of specific concern to Small Cities,the Senate bill includes a 10 percent housing affordability fund set aside in 2019 for single- family housing and rental housing up to a four-plex in municipalities with a population under 10,000,and allows for manufactured housing. Border-to-border broadband is funded at$15 million,similar to the House allocation,but only half as much as proposed by Gov. Dayton. MAOSC is a member of the Rural Broadband Coalition which is seeking$51.48 million in 2018 to help achieve 2026 internet speed goals.On the Senate floor,an amendment passed requiring the DEED commissioner to give grant priority to broadband projects that commit to adhering to net neutrality principles. The one-big money bill concept is expected to be taken up on House floor this week,followed by a single state finance conference committee to iron out the policy and funding differences. Transportation Constitutional Amendment The House and Senate have slightly differing transportation Constitutional Amendment proposals for inclusion on the 2018 general election ballot. After listening to several hours of committee testimony it was clear that the proposal to take general fund dollars will drive a wedge between many groups. Support ran from chamber of commerce groups,some labor,some counties and the Transportation Alliance. Opposition came from all education groups,Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities,nonprofits,and some other labor groups. LMC,Metro Cities, MAOSC,AFL-CIO, MAPE,Building Trades are staying neutral at this time. Most of the state's transportation budget is made up of revenues from dedicated funding sources like the Minnesota gas tax and vehicle registration fees and funding from the federal government,however,our small cities receive none of those. Supporters of the constitutional amendment say that those dedicated funds are not keeping up and finding the political will to generate more funds are slim. Opponents point out that the constitutional amendment would not raise new funds for the state's transportation system,but just shift existing revenues,handcuffing state lawmakers and pitting road and bridge needs against the state's other major funding priorities. Unlike a successful constitutional change a decade ago,this plan neglects both Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota transit systems by leaving them out of the proposed formula.The Minnesota Rural Education Association was particularly concerned that with so many rural schools in dire need of money they would need to continue to cut budgets because of lost revenue in the general fund. The revenue that is now collected in the general fund through auto repairs and sales of auto parks is divvied up among a number of funding areas during the biennial budgeting process. The House and Senate plans,currently in the Tax Committee of both bodies, fund the Small Cities Assistance Account slightly differently. SF 3837 phases in Small Cities funding from$9.6 million to$13.27 million from FY2020-22.HF 4437 more gradually phases in Small Cities funding from$7.53 million in 2021 to$12.56 million in 2025. Neither plan approaches the full funding goal set by MAOSC and supported by the LMC calling for$29 million annually. Tax non-conformity On the revenue raising side of the budget,committee work on NF 4385 has finished up and is headed to the House floor this week. The omnibus House tax legislation and Gov.Dayton are in agreement that full federal conformity is not feasible,and various state deductions should be allowed to allow for differences in computing adjusting income.Revenue officials strongly signaled in testimony that Gov. Dayton likely would not accept current provisions weighted toward lower income taxes on higher-income families and corporate tax relief. Specifically,the House plan would cut the second income-tax tier from 7.05 percent to 6.75 percent by FY2020,providing relief mostly to middle-and upper-income filers.Corporate tax rates would drop from 9.8 percent to 9.1 percent by FY2020.The corporate alternative minimum tax would be repealed. Policy changes in the bill of concern to Small Cities include reverse referenda language,as well as further restrictions on when a Inral referendum can be limited to a single designated date each year.On the favorable side of the local control ledger,the 21 of 36 proposed reduction in aid to cities or counties that appropriate money to provide legal services to so-called"illegal immigrants" and eliminate aid to sanctuary cities was not included. Wild rice standards complexity Legislative action related to the standards designed to preserve wild rice habitat took a big step forward last week as the House passed HF 3280.78-45. Environmentalists concerned about protecting wild rice and other sensitive vegetation favor higher water quality standards relating to sulfates.The MPCA has shifted its position and will now turn to the Legislature for guidance on how to move forward.The legislation still awaits action on the Senate floor. Although concentrated in the northern half of the state,wild rice waters and the accompanying standards extend to counties all the way to the Iowa border.Enforcement of new standards would have an impact on numerous wastewater treatment plants.The complex topic is well explained in this article: http://www.startribune.comlminnesota-pollution-control-agency-baits-on-effort-to-nrotect wild-rice/480965491/ Sexual harassment policy The House last week made its first changes in a decade to its sexual harassment policy.Viewed by many capitol observers as overdue,the updated policy takes effect immediately.It allows the House nonpartisan human resources director and legal counsel to hire an outside investigator—without approval from legislators—to look into potential violations. The policy change will be put to the test.A woman who advocates for sexual abuse victims has accused a legislator of touching her inappropriately and against her wishes,St. Paul police said. Rep.Rod Hamilton(R-Mountain Lake)has been suspended from chairing the House Agriculture Finance Committee while the contested allegations are under internal legislative review. htty:!/www.startribune.com/house-alters-sexual-harossment-aoliov7t address-third-parties/4808669711 https//www twincities com/2018/04/26/mn-aop4eaislator-rod-hamilton-investigated-by-police-after-alleaed-sexual-assault.I Gun control debate blasting In the shadow of similar protests across the nation,the gun control debate is waged at the Minnesota State Capitol on a near-daily basis. Legislative action currently appears likely to be limited to school safety and mental health initiatives considered as fringe responses by the ongoing student movement and other advocates who are seeking stronger state gun protections. Apparently inconsistent comments from House Speaker Kurt Daucit(R-Crown)have drawn especially close attention in recent days. Multiple news sources quoted Daudt as indicating that there are some"behind the scenes conversations...to reduce putting guns in the hands of potentially dangerous criminals."Responding to the reports,Daudt took to social media by replying that the quote from the multiple sources is"totally fake news by the drive-by media." See: ISM s: t,e2ma.netlmessaaeln lon6/ntftd1, Earlier this month the StarTribune's Minnesota Poll showed somewhat inconsistent results regarding the gun control issue,as well. From the legislative perspective,Minnesotans appear somewhat divided in regards to the overall state laws on gun ownership.The poll reported 41 percent indicate that"the Legislature has not done enough on gun control,"while another 41 percent are either "satisfied with current law"or indicate that"lawmakers have gone too far."Another question on the same poll indicates a far stronger sentiment favoring further gun protections. A full 90 percent of those polled indicated that they"favor mandatory criminal background checks on all gun sales." http//www startribune com/minnesota-poll-strona-support for some-gun-sale-limits-but-tough-iandscaae-at-capitoi/4804969511 Opioid crisis bipartisanship Gov. Mark Dayton was joined by lawmakers from both sides of the aisle last week in announcing$700,000 in grants for Minnesota hospitals and clinics to tackle opioid abuse,and set new guidelines for doctors prescribing the narcotic painkillers.The state effort is the latest in a multi-pronged approach to tackle what public health officials have deemed a crisis.The state funding necessary is included in omnibus finance bills passed by the Senate and under consideration this week in the House. htt : ��m�.s art�ch rae,�ac�a n-uru�ells-nem-a 6acdma��is- reseraun - udd�9reaes d8W5S2'�,�1,� -END- 22 of 36 Minnesota Women in City Government Leadership Award Nomination Minnesota Women in City Government recognizes exceptional and distinguished appointed and elected officials who have made a significant impact on city government. To nominate someone for this award, please complete this form and submit it to the Minnesota Women in City Government with supporting documentation. Nominations are due by 4:30 p.m. on May 10. Nominations will be reviewed by the Minnesota Women in City Government Board and will be announced by the Board at the League of Minnesota Cities Conference in St. Cloud during the Awards Show on June 21. Nominations are accepted via e-mail: MWCG Board, mnwomenineovt@email.com. If you are unable to e-mail your nomination, please contact Jennifer Pinski at(651)275-9590 for the mailing address. Please complete a separate nomination form for each person you are nominating. If you have any questions, please call Jennifer at(651)275-9590. Nominee Information: Name: Title: City/Township: Address: Phone: E-mail: Information about you: Name: Title: City or Organization: Address: Phone: E-mail: 23 of 36 Supporting documentation: Please attach to this nomination form a statement that answers the following questions: 1. How long has the nominee served as an elected or appointed official in the City? 2. What contributions has the nominee made to the community that are beyond the scope of normal civic responsibilities? 3. How have those contributions impacted the community? 4. How would you describe the examples set by the nominee? 5. What challenges has the nominee met? Leadership Award Policy I. Guidelines Elected and Appointed officials of Minnesota cities/townships are eligible for consideration of the leadership award presented each year at the League of Minnesota Cities Conference by the Minnesota Women in City Government Board of Directors. Nominees need not be members of the Minnesota Women in City Government organization. II. Purpose The purpose of the Leadership Award is to recognize individuals who have made a positive impact on the community. Contributions to the community need not have been within a certain time period. III. Procedure For consideration of the Leadership Award, applicants must complete the nomination form and attach the supporting documentation by the deadline. The entry must be submitted by e-mail, unless other arrangements have been made. IV. Winner Selection The MWCG Board will review all nominations received by the deadline. Winners will be selected based on best match to the criteria. The Board will select one elected official and one appointed official to receive the award. Previous award winners are not eligible. V. Award Presentation The award winners will be notified by June 1. The award winners will receive a plaque which will be presented by the MWCG Board at the League of Minnesota Cities Conference. Details of the event will be provided to the award winner prior to the event. The award winner need not be present at the event. If the award winner cannot be at the event, the plaque will be mailed to the award winner the week following the event. Photographs may be taken at the event, and the photographs may appear in the MWCG's newsletter on the MWCG's Facebook page. 24 of 36 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 1,2018 1:13 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Event May 7th - Brown's Creek State Trail Wildflower Walk For weekly notes ----Original Message---- From: Karen Kill <KKill@mnwcd.org> Sent:Tue, May 1, 2018 12:32 pm Subject: Event May 7th - Brown's Creek State Trail Wildflower Walk Brown's Creek State Trail-Wildflower Walk Monday,May 7th at 6pm Spring is finally here!On this short, leisurely walk you will see many favorite wildflowers including bloodroot and hepatica,as well as lots of other plants just starting to leaf out(ginger,thimbleweed,ramps). Bring your binoculars and camera!Without leaf cover we can get a good look at the mossy/fern ledges. Join native plant expert and Brown's Creek Watershed District Citizen Advisory Committee Member,Jyneen Thatcher on a great evening outdoors Meet at 6pm at Schulenburg Park in Stillwater(Hazel St E and 2nd Street N)and walk to the trail. 1 25 of 36 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Sunday,April 29,201811:19 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: May 2018 Conversations of the Valley For weekly notes ---Original Message---- From: St. Croix Valley Foundation-Conversations of the Valley<srivard@scvfoundation.org> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Fri,Apr 27,2018 2:56 pm Subject: May 2018 Conversations of the Valley ST. CROIX VALLEY FOUNDATIO _j_7�4 Presents: Conversations of the Valley A luncheon speaker series sponsored by St. Croix Valley Foundation & First State Bank and Trust "Creating the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway" with guest speakers 26 of 36 Julie Galonska, Superintendent of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a national park comprised of over 200 miles of the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. Known for its clean water, beautiful scenery and array of recreational opportunities, the Riverway is visited by thousands of people every year. But national parks don't just happen. How did a place once manipulated and harnessed for its power in the logging industry become such a treasured destination?loin us for a look back at the creation of America's first wild and scenic river national park and its first 50 years. Julie Galonska is the superintendent of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. She has worked for the NPS for over 20 years in the areas of interpretation, education, and cultural resource management. Julie previously served as the chief of interpretation, education, and cultural resource management at the Riverway and earlier worked at national parks in Arkansas, Ohio, and Washington, DC. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 11 :30 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. z 27 of 36 The Lowell Inn Event Center 102 N. Second St., Stillwater Free parking in the ramp with validation. The cost of the lunch and program is $17 and must be paid in advance to guarantee your reservation. (Any payments received on the day of the event will be charged $20 a ticket, if seats available.) To make a reservation (due in SCVF offices by noon prior to the day of luncheon): 1. Mail your check to: SCVF, 516 Second St. #214, Hudson, WI 54016, or 2. Make your reservation by credit card online using the PayPal button below. There is a $1.00 processing fee per person using PayPal. To reserve a spot 3 28 of 36 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 1 of 7 METRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Search I GO Metro Cities News April 27, 2018 Newsletter Archive Have you heard the latest? Follow us on TWNW.. llr�i Senate Passes Omnibus Finance Bill i After near) 12 hours of debate, the State Y Senate on Thursday passed SF 3656- Rosen, an omnibus supplemental finance bill. The bill is 579 pages, and covers all budget areas. In the House, omnibus budget bills have been moving separately, but are expected to be rolled into one bill. n Jobs and Economic Development Amendments Senator Latz successfully amended language that would require the DEED c W commissioner, when awarding broadband grants, to give priority to projects that include broadband providers who commit to adhere to net neutrality principles. Senator Draheim offered an amendment " that would have established a residential construction codes and licensing work awilrrra ► group. Five members would represent the building and construction industry, one In Current/Archived metro city official, one greater Minnesota Newsletters: city official, the Department of Labor and Industry commissioner and one legislator Archives from each caucus. The report was to include specific recommendations for 29 of 36 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SECS/o7b3 73 8C3AO-1 B97-40... 5/2/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 2 of 7 statewide improvement of code enforcement, building inspections, builder licensing enforcement, and independent contractor self-registration compliance. Senator Jeremy Miller, chair of the Senate Jobs committee, committed to working on the issue next legislative session and the Draheim amendment was withdrawn. Transportation Amendments An amendment offered by Senator Newman and adopted removes Metropolitan Council reporting sections from the bill. Those sections would have: • Required the Metropolitan Council to develop a financial overview and forecast in conjunction with state budget forecasts. • Required the Metropolitan Council to include three specific components in its report to the legislature and identify budget assumptions used to prepare the report and explain the impact of identified assumptions on the Council's budget forecast. • Required the Metropolitan Council to include three revenue scenarios in the Transportation Policy Plan (TPP). An amendment offered by Senator Hall to allow the City of Burnsville to restrict or prohibit engine breaking was adopted. An amendment offered by Senator Cwodzinski to remove a provision that prohibits the colocation of LRT and freight rail in the same corridor failed. An amendment offered by Senator Little to allow data sharing between the Department of Human Services and Met Council Metro Mobility and to extend Metro Mobility to areas in the transit taxing district and not receiving service failed. Auxiliary Containers Preemption Bill Passes Senate Committee A bill that would preempt local governments, including cities, from enacting ordinances related to auxiliary containers, was passed by the Senate Local Government Committee. SF 3135— Hall,would prohibit any ordinance that regulates, imposes a fee, or prohibits containers used to carry or protect food or merchandise. The bill would also nullify current ordinances. Metro Cities testified in opposition to this bill, as it contradicts Metro 30 of 36 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-lB97-40... 5/2/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters - Metro Cities Page 3 of 7 Cities' policies that support local control. The bill was passed to the Commerce Committee, but was referred to the Rules Committee because it did not meet legislative deadlines. Questions? Please contact Steve Huser at 651-215-4003 or stevern(Wrnetrocitiesrnn.org. Constitutional Amendment for Transportation Funding Passes Senate and House Committees A bill that would put a constitutional amendment on the 2018 ballot proposing to dedicate automobile related sales taxes to transportation passed the House Transportation Finance Committee. 4,437—Torkelson, was amended and would constitutionally dedicate all sales tax revenue on auto repair and replacement parts to transportation related purposes. The sales tax dedication would be under a phased in schedule from 2021 to 2024.The proposal would dedicate 4.5 percent of these funds to the Small Cities Assistance program. The bill was passed on a voice vote to the House Taxes Committee. The MN Chamber of Commerce, construction trade unions and the Transportation Alliance testified in support of the legislation. Education advocates, SEIIJ, AFSCME Council 5 and the Coalition of Greater MN Cities testified in opposition and cited concerns that dedicating funding that now goes into the General Fund could cause reductions or pressures in other budget areas. The Senate Companion bill, SF 3837- Newman, was heard in the Senate Rules Committee and was passed to the Taxes Committee. In the Senate version, in addition to dedicating sales tax revenues, the amendment would create a new Road and Bridge Fund in the state Constitution with revenues from the sales tax on motor vehicle repair and replacement parts and rental vehicles deposited into this fund. The bill would distribute 4% of funding to the Small Cities Assistance Fund, 3.25%to the town roads account and 1.75%to the town bridge account. Of the remaining 91% of funds, 62%would be distributed to a new Trunk Highway Construction Fund, 29%to 31 of 36 h4://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-40... 5/2/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 4 of 7 the CSAH fund and 9%to MSA. Revenue from the sales tax on auto parts and rental vehicles would be phased in over 3 years. This legislation would also create a Motor Vehicle Lease Sales tax revenue section in the state constitution. Beginning July 1, 2019, 100% of the revenue from leased vehicle sales tax would be dedicated to transportation and apportioned according to the law passed during the 2017 session which provides funding for the CSAH fund, Greater MN transit, a local bridge fund and the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund (HUTDF). Legislation passed last session statutorily dedicated $145 million per year from the sales tax on auto parts to the HUTDF. Questions? Please contact Steve Huser at 651-215-4003 or steven(&-metrocitiesm n.org. US House Repeals Metropolitan Council MPO Status On Thursday in the US House of Representatives, Rep. Jason Lewis offered an amendmentto H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 that repeals the Metropolitan Council's Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)status, and would require the MPO to be recertified with local officials. The Metropolitan Council received its MPO designation in 1973. Metro Cities, along with several other organizations and public officials, sent a letter to Congressional representatives outlining concerns with the amendment and its trigger of a recertification process that would likely be complex, lengthy and uncertain and could result in the loss of billions of dollars in federal funding for roads and transit to the region. Stay tuned for additional updates and information. Questions? Contact Patricia Nauman at Patricia(Mmetrocitlesmn.org. Metropolitan Council Environment Services(MCES) Open House and Budget Workshops You are invited to participate in one of the two Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Open House and Budget Workshops the Met Council is offering as 32 of 36 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-lB97-40... 5/2/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 5 of 7 part of their annual customer forums. The workshop dates, times, and locations are as follows: Minnetonka Community Center Banquet Room Thursday, May 24th, 9.00 am— 11:00 am 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55345 Eagan Community Center Oaks Room Thursday, June 7th, 1:30 pm—3:30 pm 1501 Central Parkway Eagan, MN 55121 Please RSVP to Kris Hess (kristin.hess(a7metc.state.mn.us or 651- 602-1016) by Friday, May 18. MCES staff will be available to discuss various topics, including the 2019 municipal wastewater charge (MWC), the capital improvement program, SAC, Inflow and Infiltration,water resources and monitoring, water supply, metering and collection systems,wastewater reuse, and asset management. As in previous years, MCES staff will provide you with information on MCES budget drivers, their capital program, and their strategies for managing rate increases. MCES has also responded to previous requests to increase the number of fact sheets available on a wide variety of wastewater and water topics, and these new publications will be available at the workshops. Please contact MWC Inbox, MWCA-metc.state.mn.us or call 651-602-1016 with any questions. Sign Up for Metro Cities Policy Committees It's time to sign up for Metro Cities' Policy Committees! Policy Committees meet in July,August, and September and cover four different policy areas: Transportation and General Government, Municipal Revenues, Metropolitan Agencies, Housing and Economic Development. Policy Committees recommend legislative policies for the next legislative session, and those policies serve as a foundation for our work at Metro Cities. Being part of a Policy Committee is a great opportunity for your 33 of 36 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-40... 5/2/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 6 of 7 city to have a voice in the processes for the policies as well as at the legislature. Policy committees are open to city staff as well as elected officials and the form to sign-up can be found on our website. Whether you are new to the process or have participated in a committee in the past, we welcome your participation in one or more of the committees in 2018. Changes This Year. •We ask that you actively sign up for the committee(s)you wish to attend, even if you have been on the committee in the past. This will help us keep our rosters current and correct! •Committees will meet Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday in the morning from 9:00-11:30 am or the afternoon from 1:00-3:30. We hope this change will be beneficial for planning your schedules! The committees and dates are listed on our website here, and updates and additional information will be posted on these pages as it becomes available. All meetings take place at the Metro Cities/League of MN Cities building at 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul. Please consider serving, and encourage other staff and officials within your city to do the same! Email or call Kimberly with questions at kimberly@metrocitiesmn.org or 651-215-4004. 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 34 of 36 h4://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-lB97-40... 5/2/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 7 of 7 with city staff. If you'd like to sign up to receive Metro Cities News, please email news letterAlmetrocitiesmn.oro and provide the following: Name, Title, Employer and Email address. Thank you. Metro Cities 145 University Ave W., St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone 651-215- 4000 Fax 651-281-1299 Website www.MetroC1t1esMN.org Home I About Us I Metro Cities Members I Board of Directors I Legislature I Metropolitan Council I Metro Cities Task Force Report on Metropolitan Govemance I Press and Publications I Legislative Policies I Policy Committees I Current/Archived Newsletters I Metropolitan Area Management Association IMAMAt I Questions.Comments or Suggestions I Staff I Links and Presentations I Upcoming Metro Cities Events I Committees and Meetlnnas Powered by 1 Printer-friendly Version 35 of 36 http://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=p/o7b3 73 8C3A0-1 B97-40... 5/2/2018 Eric Johnson From: Mary McComber Sent: Wednesday, May 2,2018 2:26 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: FW: May 17 event on pollinator-friendly solar For weekly notes From:Alexis Williams[williams@fresh-energy.org] Sent:Wednesday, May 2,201810:16 AM To: Mary McComber Subject: May 17 event on pollinator-friendly solar Good morning Mayor McComber, On behalf of Fresh Energy, I would like to invite you to attend our event about planting solar sites with pollinator- friendly habitat that improves water quality,soil health,and the productivity farmlands.We have two great speakers, including a rare public appearance by the National Renewable Energy Lab and the head of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. May 17 1 Good Energy: How solar can be a win for water,soil,farms,and pollinators<httPS:Hfresh- energy.org/goodenergyl8/>. Solar is booming in Minnesota and across the country,creating a vital opportunity to plant deep-rooted native grasses around and under ground-mounted solar installations that help birds and butterflies as well as improve our water quality,soil,and crop yields.Together,we will explore how to make pollinator-friendly solar'business as usual' in Minnesota and accelerate the practice elsewhere. With special guests: Jordan Macknick is the lead energy-water-land analyst at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Clare Lindah) is the CEO of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. For more information and to register: https://fresh-energy.org/goodenergyl8/ If you are unable to make it,we will also be livestreaming the event on our Fresh Energy Facebook page @freshenergytoday. An essential nonprofit partner for more than 25 years, Fresh Energy helps Minnesota capture the benefits of a clean energy economy. Powered by a team of policy experts,attorneys,and analysts, Fresh Energy champions cost-effective, inclusive energy policy solutions that benefit all. Sincerely, Alexis Alexis Williams Senior Engagement Specialist Fresh Energy Phone 651726 7569 www.fresh-energy.org<http://www.fresh-energy.org/> I twitter.com/freshenergy 36 of 36