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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly notes - May 18th 2018 CITY OF OAK PARK HMXGH S— EKLY NOTE for: May 18th,2018 TO: City Council Mem rs& FROM: Eric Johnson,City dmimstrator Zonina and Development Items: 1. No new applications have been receive . 2. Enclosed are two letters engaging some construction that might be occurring without a permit and to an AIR B&B business not submitting their required 1st qtr.tax return. 3. The City did issue a burn permit for a small prairie at 1st Presbyterian Church. 4. A meeting was held with Donna Dielentheis of 6242 Lookout Trail;she and her daughter expressed concerns about their ability to sell the lot behind their home.Donna is in her 80's and is likely moving and they were wondering about access,buildability,etc.This was outlined to them in May 2017 as well and not much has changed,but I did provide them some further information via a letter dated May 16th,2018—as enclosed. Other Items: • Information from the Coalition of Utility Cities—Responding to the recent Enbridge Pipeline valuation ruling—whereby the Dept of Revenue may be required to revalue all energy properties;see the enclosed data. • The MET COUNCIL has provided the City's April 1st,2017 population estimate—4,742; the City's"persons per household"continues to decline. Mayor McComber provided: 1. Information regarding the NLC billboard campaign in the Twin Cities 2. LMC—Cities Bulletin for May 14th,2018 3. MAOSC Newsletter for May 15th,2018 4. Information about the serving on the LMC Board of Directors OR... serving on a committee designed to interview and make a recommendation for persons to serve on the LMC Board. Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 44 0 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd.N.—P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574 May 11, 2018 Mr. Thomas Wilson 14887 Upper 551h St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: Parking Pad Expansion—Other Project? Dear Mr. Wilson: I was in your neighborhood on inspections, May 10th. While there I observed a large quantity of block in your driveway and that the grade alongside of it appears to have been prepared for a parking pad. -ZA - I do not find record of a parking pad permit having been applied for or issued to this address nor any other permit since the re-roof permit issued in 2017. Please be advised that work permits are required for many projects, including parking pad, shed and retaining walls. 2 of 44 The grade,with the vehicles parked upon it, does not constitute a compliant parking pad. I have enclosed a recent City newsletter article that discussed what is considered an approved parking pad and also limitation to what may be placed upon it. If you plan to use this as a parking area, City Ordinance does require that it be an approved parking pad and a permit is required. No work to this parking pad or any other project with the blocks at this property shall occur until such time a permit has been applied for and issued. Please contact me no later than Friday, May 18th regarding the parking pad and the what is being planned for the blocks in the driveway. You can contact me at 651.351.1661 or via email at jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com. If you feel it would be easier to discuss in person, I am happy to schedule a date and time to meet you on site. Thank you for your prompt attention. Sincerely, PLANINNG & CODE ENFORCEMENT Julie. Itman Build g Official Enclosure c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Brian DeRosier, Chief of Police 3 of 44 No Parking On the Yard Please City Ordinance state that cars, trucks, trailers, boats, snowmobiles, water-skis, four-wheelers, motor homes and other similar items shall be parked in your garage or other accessory building, upon your driveway or an approved parking pad. What is an approved Parking Pad? An approved Parking Pad is a parking pad that is hard surfaced constructed of asphalt, concrete, cobblestone, paving block or crushed rock that meets minimum Class 5 material specifications and has at least a 4-inch-Jeep base. Designated parking pads shall extend directly from the driveway, away from the house and may be located within the front, side or rear yard setback. Parking pads must be set back at least 5 feet from rear yard property lines. There are Limitations to What You Can Place on a Parking Pad Your parking pad may be used for the placement of: ■ No more than a total of two (2) recreational vehicles (boats, snowmobiles, etc.)or pieces of equipment(trailers, etc.), not including racing cars. ■ Registered and operable passenger vehicles. • No more than one(1)truck and/or trailer not to exceed a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds, except when loading, unloading or rendering a service. • Construction and landscaping materials currently being used on the premises. Firewood Storage shall not be on a Parking pad. Firewood shall be neatly stacked and stored in the side yard or rear yard or residential premises. 4 of 44 CITY OF OAK 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 May 11, 2018 Ms. Elizabeth Brooks 6396 Lookout Trail N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Ms. Elizabeth Brooks: The 1st quarter lodging tax return for 2018 has not been filed. In accordance with Ordinance 1411.040 the tax is due April 30, 2018. Please submit your form immediately. Penalty and Interest is also being imposed. Failure to pay this amount within 10 days may result in a lien on your property. PLEASE NOT THAT YOUR MINNESOTA SALES TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER IS MISSING FROM YOUR REPORT. ALSO YOUR HOME BUSINESS LICENSES IS MISSING YOUR FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER OR YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. THIS IS REQURIED INFORMATION. PLEASE REMIT IT WITH YOUR 1sT QUARTER LODGING TAX REPORT. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Betty Caruso Finance Director Cc: Eric Johnson, City Administrator 5 of 44 Tree City U.S.A. r City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 May 9th,2018 TO: Mr.Mike Polehna,Board Member Sent via Email only: mpolehna7569(a.gmail.com First Presbyterian Church RE:Prescribed Prairie Bum—Spring 2018(permit document) Dear Mr.Polehna: I am in receipt of the request to perform a prescribe burn in certain areas of the first Presbyterian Church campus.All must utilize best judgment to ensure utmost safety and care,while affording you and your client the opportunity to complete the task. You wish to perform the bum sometime between May 10P_and June 10th—Depending on Proper Weather Conditions and Permission from the DNR(if required). You must additionally comply with the following limitations: 1. Take all necessary precaution to ensure that the project is performed with utmost safety and care.Best Management Practices and other applicable industry standards shall be followed. 2. Secure all DNR and/or MPCA permits or any other permits required by law. 3. The owner will be responsible to reimburse the City for costs and damages incurred related to any actual emergency activities(fire suppression,rescue,etc)stemming from this project. 4. You MUST notify the City Fire Chief,AI Eisinger—651-275-4401 and/or at aeisinger(alci.bavport.mmus not less than 48 hours !tor to any actual bum activities and inform him of your anticipated actions.The Fire Chief may revoke or suspend this permit at any time as he deems reasonable. 5. Please notify adjacent residences or businesses,in advance,about the bum and advise them of what measures should be taken to preclude smoke and odor from entering their homes and what to expect in general about the project. 6. With this signed form,please attach a site plan map depicting areas to be burned. By signing below,you agree to the items as stated(1-6)and hold the City harmless from any and all liability resulting from these activities.Once I have from you this signed copy,in original format I may then issue the final permit and which will be this document fully signed below by the City and its related attachments.Please check with the DNR to determine if they require any permits. Autho ized Signature for First Presbyterian Church ev -6 Notary Public,Nam an Seal FRANCIS J RHEINBERGER e p ved NOTARYPUBUC-MINNESOTA Eric Jo ns minist or MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 01/31120 (NOT I UNTIL E 27 .d or -No a e an Seal 4 Cc: Weekly notes JENNIFER M.PINSKI NOTARY PUBLIC-MINNESOTA W Carrxnis W Expku Jan.31,2012 6 of 44 --- --- a 4 '^ 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 16th,2018 Ms.Donna Dielentheis **"`also via email: kristin.klemetsrud(Mamail,com*"* 6242 Lookout Trail Stillwater,MN 55082 RE:Site on 62nd street Dear Ms.Dieientheis: ` You had posed a question as to the capacity of being able to build a single-family home on your property identified as shown on the map below as generated utilizing Washington County map data. Any construction would need to comply with the full scope of City ordinances and I cannot engage each and every situation until a plan was submitted and fully understood. But, as it relates to a general ability to construct a home on the parcel from a lot size and gym. width requirements please note the following typical situations: 1. Your property is Zoned in an R-2 District., 2. Per 401.15 C.2.A minimum lot size of 10,400 square feetM is required to build. . 3. A minimum lot width of 80 feet is required to build. However,pursuant to City Ord.401.15 A.13 a. 1, (copy enclosed)if your parcel is an existing lot of record,prior to the adoption of the current ordinance,-which we understand it is,then these size and width rules could be deviated from by up to 70%for a single-family use. Meaning the minimum size could be reduced to 7,280 square feet and minimum lot width to 56 feet. Your site–again pursuant to County data-appears to be 75 wide and 120 feet deep as shown on the map.Thus,the site would appear to be compliant with the width(being more than 56')and size(being more than 7,280).(75 X 120=9,000).Please note however that while these reductions apply to the width and lot size requirements,they do not apply to any other building setbacks or land use provisions of the code–see 401.15 A.13 a.2.(enclosed),and typical building setbacks would be required. • As it relates to the driveway matter from 62nd street,it would appear very possible to install a driveway from the end of the street but would likely require a Conditional Use Permit under 401.15.4.h.2(enclosed) • Lastly as it relates to the right of way between your home and the lot discussed above, any private use of such right of way is subject to removal at any time and cannot be considered as establishing a property right.In the interim,the City has no objection to the use of such lands as it generally is being used today and or for other passive purposes.At this time,we have no immediate need for these lands nor is any utility work pending. Of course,this could change in the future where this right of way is critical and this area could be significantly disturbed,but again nothing is planned now. Although I know of no pending action,City Ordinances can change over time and is something to keep in mind. Please let me know if you have any questions. Kind Regards 441— Eric Johnson City Administrator 7 of 44 13. Legal Non-Conforming Lots. a, Vacant or Redeveloped Residential Lots. 1) A lot of record existing as of the effective date of this Ordinance in a residential district, which does not meet the requirements of this Ordinance as to area or width, may be utilized for single family detached dwelling purposes provided that in all residential districts, the measurements of such lot=s area and frontage width are within seventy(70)percent of the requirements of the respective district,as established by this ordinance. 2) The preceding sub-section 1? is not intended to permit a reduction In setbacks or required yards, '15-3 3) In the event that the measurements of such lot=s area and width do not comply with subsection 1) above, then approval for the construction of a single family dwelling may be requested as a conditional use permit,subject as regulated by Section 401.03 of this Ordinance. b. Developed Lots. An existing conforming use on a lot or substandard size may be expanded or enlarged if such expansion or enlargement meets all other provisions of this ordinance. 2) Street Access_ All off-street parking facilities shall be designed and constructed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a public street. Except in the case of a planned unit development, each lot shall have access directly onto an abutting, improved and City accepted public street_ Exception to this access requirement may be allowed as a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 401.03 of this Ordinance. 8 of 44 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 9:14 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Coalition of Utility Cities update Attachments: 05 17 18 Chair letter pdf.pdf,SCS3656A210.pdf For weekly notes ----Original Message---- From: Shane A. Zahrt<SAZahrt@flaherty-hood.com> Sent: Thu, May 17, 2018 6:31 pm Subject: Coalition of Utility Cities update Coalition of Utility Citiesmembers: We want to update you on the language we alerted you to last night that would order the Department of Revenue to propose new valuation rules for public utilities by July 1 of this year and finalize them by October.Attached is a letter opposing the language that was sent today by Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly to the conference committee and other key legislators. We also had the chance to speak with key legislators about this throughout the day and are making progress on seeing that it is not included in the final bill, but nothing is guaranteed yet. In response to the Enbridge pipeline valuation lawsuit,the Association of Minnesota Counties has been working on the attached language that would order a report on the recent history of tax court challenges to utility valuations.We had concerns about an earlier version of this proposal when Xcel was seeking a much more extensive study of the valuation process, but would be much more comfortable with the attached language as an alternative to the brand new rulemaking language that popped up last night. Please let us know if you have thoughts on this. Finally,thank you to those of you who have contacted your legislators and others about this. It helped significantly as we worked with the legislature on this today. If you have not done so already, please contact them as soon as you are able. Thank you again. Shane A.Zahrt Attorney/Lobbyist Flaherty& Hood, P.A. Office: (651)225-8840 Cell: (651)295-1123 Fax: (651)225-9088 i 9 of 44 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE May 17, 2018 Chair Julie Rosen Chair Jim Knoblach Senate Finance Committee House Ways and Means 3235 Minnesota Senate Building 453 State Office Building 95 University Avenue West 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Dear Chairs Rosen and Knobloch: Thank you for your work to move toward a budget bill. I want to commend the Conference Committee for adopting the Senate position recognizing the need to not cut the department's budget. I have significant concerns, however, about Section 33 of SF 3656 which requires the department to amend Rule 8100 by October of 2018. The Minnesota Department of Revenue adopted Rule 8100 in order to consistently and fairly value pipeline and utility property. The language in Section 33 is entirely new,and was not heard in either the House or Senate committees this session.The department strongly opposes Section 33. Amending Rule 8100 by October of 2018 is both unrealistic and unworkable.The last time this rule was revised,the department spent several years actively engaging all interested stakeholders and reviewing unitary valuation principles and practices. The department held multiple open forums for public discussion and comment.The department also formed and facilitated an advisory committee that included representatives from the utility and pipeline industry, House and Senate staff,trade organizations including the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce,tax practitioners, and interested cities and counties.The advisory committee met on multiple occasions to inform the rulemaking process. In contrast,the rulemaking process proposed in Section 33 is incomplete.The short, narrowly focused expedited process required in Section 33 excludes review of valuation principles and practices, and curtails meaningful engagement with the public and interested stakeholders. Finally, Rule 8100 is the subject of a Tax Court ruling issued earlier this week.The department has already announced its intention to appeal this decision to the Minnesota Supreme Court, making it premature to consider any changes to the rule until the Court has had the opportunity to decide the issue. We also remain concerned about the language in this bill adding new requirements to the incidence analysis. 600 N.Robert St.,St.Paul,MN 55146 An equal opportunity employer www.revenue.state.mmus This material is available in alternate formats. 10 of 44 We are eager to serve Minnesota taxpayers as efficiently and effectively as possible. We look forward to working with you to incorporate these changes to SF 3656. Thank you, 46 Cynthia Bauerly Commissioner Cc: Senator Mary Kiffmeyer Senator Jim Carlson Senator Roger Chamberlain Senator Ann Rest Representative Sarah Anderson Representative Sheldon Johnson Representative Greg Davids Representative Paul Marquardt 11 of 44 05/11/18 04:26 PM COUNSEL CDF/SL SCS3656A210 1.1 Senator....................moves to amend S.F.No.3656,in conference committee,as follows: 1.2 On R72,House language,(UES3656-1) 1.3 Page 296,delete section 81,and insert: 1.4 "Sec.81.VALUATION METHOD OF PIPELINE AND PUBLIC UTILITY 1.5 OPERATING PROPERTY;REPORT. 1.6 (a)The commissioner of revenue shall prepare a report on the valuation of the operating 1.7 property of pipelines and public utilities,as defined in Minnesota Statutes,section 216B.02, 1.8 subdivision 4,in the state of Minnesota. 1.9 (b)The report must compile and explain,in detail,the number of state-assessed pipeline 1.10 and public utility valuations that have been appealed in the last 20 years,the basis for the 1.11 appeals,and the extent to which the market value was increased or reduced,by agreement, 1.12 settlement,or judgment,and list and provide detail on the taxing jurisdictions that have 1.13 been issued a refund order in the last 20 years as a result of agreement,settlement,or 1.14 judgment,including the year and amount paid. 1.15 (c)The commissioner shall submit the report to the committees of the house of 1.16 representatives and senate having jurisdiction over taxes by December 31,2018,and file 1.17 the report as required by Minnesota Statutes,section 3.195. 1.18 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1,2018." Sec.81. 1 12 of 44 05/11/18 04:26 PM COUNSEL CDF/SL SCS3656A210 1.1 Senator....................moves to amend S.F.No.3656,in conference committee,as follows: 1.2 On R72,House language,(UES3656-1) 1.3 Page 296,delete section 81,and insert: 1.4 "Sec. 81.VALUATION METHOD OF PIPELINE AND PUBLIC UTILITY 1.5 OPERATING PROPERTY;REPORT. 1.6 (a)The commissioner ofrevenue shall prepare a report on the valuation of the operating 1.7 property of pipelines and public utilities,as defined in Minnesota Statutes,section 216B.02, 1.8 subdivision 4,in the state of Minnesota. 1.9 (b)The report must compile and explain,in detail,the number of state-assessed pipeline 1.10 and public utility valuations that have been appealed in the last 20 years,the basis for the 1.11 meals,and the extent to which the market value was increased or reduced,by agreement, 1.12 settlement,or judgment,and list and provide detail on the taxing jurisdictions that have 1.13 been issued a refund order in the last 20 years as a result of agreement,settlement,or 1.14 judgment,including the year and amount paid. 1.15 (c)The commissioner shall submit the report to the committees of the house of 1.16 representatives and senate having jurisdiction over taxes by December 31,2018,and file 1.17 the report as required by Minnesota Statutes,section 3.195. 1.18 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1,2018." Sec.81. 1 13 of 44 May 11,2018 Eric Johnson,City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Dear Mr.Johnson: The Metropolitan Council has prepared preliminary population and household estimates for your community as of April 1,2017. This is an annual process governed by Minnesota Statutes 473.24.Please note that these estimates are different from the Council's local forecasts that your community has reviewed before. Forecasts look ahead to the coming decades;the annual estimates communicated below look back in time to the previous year. 2017 Annual Population Estimate The Metropolitan Council estimates that the City of Oak Park HeightsGouse ple and 2,257 households as of April 1,2017.Household size averaged 1.883 persons p How was this estimate calculated? We estimate households and population with a housing-stock-based method,which involves three questions: 1. How many housing units did your community have? 2. How many households occupied these housing units? 3. How many people lived in these occupied housing units? This letter includes an overview of our estimation method along with a report showing the data inputs and calculations used to develop the preliminary estimates.For more information,visit 1,111PS.,,. 1.0r jj POPUidUk)i1C,sLiJ,1L LL_'1,or contact me at 651-602-1513. Can this estimate be compared to last year's estimate? Each year,we update our data and refine our methods, so preliminary estimates from different years are not directly comparable. We don't recommend taking the difference between the 2016 and 2017 estimates to calculate growth between 2016 and 2017. Instead,we recommend examining growth since the 2010 Census,which you can find in the enclosed report. How can my community provide feedback on this estimate? We welcome discussion of the preliminary estimates and invite you to review and comment on them.Please send any written comments or questions to Matt Schroeder,Metropolitan Council Research, 390 Robert Street North, Saint Paul,MN 55101; or by e-mail to vttt.Schroeder(a mete.state.mn.u:. Under Minnesota Statutes 473.24, we must receive your comments, questions, or specific objections, in writing, by June 24, 2018. What happens after my community provides feedback? The Council will certify final estimates by July 15,2018 for state government use in allocating local government aid and street aid. Sincerely, Matt Schroeder Senior Researcher mom 390 Robert Street North I Saint Paul, MIN 55101-1805 f • + 1 metrocouncii.orgMETROPOLITAN C 0 U N C I L Oak Park Heights city, Washington County 2017 Annual Population Estimate Published May 11, 2018 (preliminary; distributed for local government review) METROPOLITAN C O U N C I L Persons per Population Population in Housing units Occupancy rate Households household in households group quarters Total population 2017 2,390 94.44% 2,257 1.883 4,250 492 ^ 4,742 Estimat(:, 2010 2,115 90.35% 1,911 2.045 3,908 537 Census The Metropolitan Council estimates population using the housing stock method,which answers three main questions for each community as of April 1, 2017. First, how many housing units did the community have? • We start with housing units measured by the 2010 Census, then add units built between 2010 and 2016, based on permits reported to us by communities. (Permit data are available on our website (https://stats.metc.state.mn.us/data—download/DD—start.aspx).) o We assume that 95%of single-family detached units and 90%of town home/du plex/triplex/quadplex units permitted in 2016 were completed and occupiable by April 1, 2017; the remainder are assumed to have been completed after that date and will count toward next year's estimates(for April 1, 2018). o Multifamily units permitted between 2010 and 2013 are assumed to be completed. Units permitted between 2014 and 2016 are counted only if they were open by April 1, 2017;the remaining units will count toward next year's estimates if they were open by April 1. 2018.According to our records, Oak Park Heights permitted 0 multifamily units in 2014 or 2015 that were not open by April 1, 2017, and 0 units permitted in 2016 that were not open by April 1, 2017. o Manufactured home data comes from our annual surveys of manufactured home park operators and local governments. o Data on other housing (boats. RVs, etc. used as housing) comes from the most recent American Community Survey data;this housing is included in the estimates only if occupied. • We also examine other housing stock changes reported by communities. These include demolitions, building conversions (units added or lost), boundary changes (units annexed in or out). and other changes reported by city and township staff. 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Kohler Program Director-Transportation& Infrastructure National League of Cities(NLC) 202.626.31641 kohler@nlc.org Register Today for City Summit! Dream big for the future of cities. See you in LAI �4 yiu, 2 19 of 44 Tax Conference Committee Resolves Differences Between !' " LEAGUE House and Senate Tax Bills ""CST ESaTA The agreement includes several provisions of interest to cities and also removes the local referendum requirements that were in the House bill. House and Senate Tax conferees released a compromise tax agreement on May 11 that focuses on personal income and corporate income tax changes needed to conform with the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The bill also offsets personal and corporate income tax increases that would otherwise occur under the conformity changes. The conference committee report reflects the unified position of the Legislature. Gov. Dayton had stated that he would not negotiate until the House and Senate had finalized their negotiations. The tax chairs, Rep. Greg Davids(Link to: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=10123)(R-Preston) and Sen. Roger Chamberlain(Link tu:http://www.senate.mnlmemberslmember_bio php?mem_id=1187)(R-Lino Lakes), announced at the conclusion of the May 11 hearing that they would provide the governor and the Department of Revenue several days to review the legislative position. The conference committee will reconvene on May 14 or May 15 to work with the governor on a final tax conference committee report. Provisions of interest to cities Referendum requirements not included • None of the referendum reauirements or modifications included in the House bill were adopted in the initial agreement. These included: o Gas and Electric Franchise Fee reverse referendum. The House bill included a new notification and reverse referendum provision added to the process to enact or renew a municipal gas and electric franchise fee. • Lease purchase financing reverse referendum. The House bill included a new reverse referendum requirement for lease-purchase financing arrangements between an economic development authority, housing and redevelopment authority, or a port authority and a city or county. First class cities (Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and Rochester)would have been exempt from this requirement. o Local referendum elections moved to November. The House bill included an article that would modify a number of statutes addressing local referendum requirements to remove special election options and, therefore, require these referendums to be held at a general election in November. 20 of 44 Expanded local tax prohibition The agreement includes the modifications to the existing statutory prohibition on local income and sales taxes, expanding it to also cover excise taxes and fees of food and containers. This expansion was included despite the League's opposition. The League did successfully argue for an exemption from the fee limit for license fees. Local government aid (LGA) • Lilydale. The agreement includes a one-time increase in the LGA distribution for the City of Lilydale ($150,000 for regional sewer costs), but does not increase the LGA appropriation to cover the cost. • Hermantown. The agreement includes a one-time increase in the LGA distribution for the City of Hermantown ($97,260 to retroactively address an unintentional LGA formula error), but does not increase the LGA appropriation to cover the cost. • LGA acceleration. The agreement does not include the increase in the amount of LGA that will be distributed in June 2019. Under last year's tax bill, the state accelerated the distribution of roughly $77 million of the July 2019 LGA payment to June 2019. The House bill would have increased that acceleration to roughly $91 million. Sales tax exemptions The agreement includes: • Construction materials sales tax exemption for a public safety facility in Minnetonka. • Construction materials sales tax exemption for a fire station in Inver Grove Heights. • Sales tax exemption for the construction or remodel of a fire station in Virginia. • A retroactive sales tax refund on the construction costs related to an Elko- New Market water treatment facility. • An extension of a sales tax exemption for reconstruction projects in the City of Melrose as a result of a downtown fire. Tax increment financing (TIF) special law provisions The agreement includes: • Bloomington Central Station TIF district. • Champlin Mississippi Crossings TIF district. 21 of 44 Local sales taxes/tax adjustments The agreement includes: • St. Cloud food/beverage tax and lodging taxes modification. • Cloquet general sales tax use adjustment. • St. Paul lodging tax increase. • Excelsior local option sales tax authorized. Other items of interest included in the initial conference committee agreement: • A clarification that cities and towns may appropriate funds for historical societies in the respective city or town. Under current law, a city or town can only appropriate funds for a county historical society. • A grant to the city of Mazeppa for recovery efforts related to a fire. • A state general property tax abatement and sales tax break for medical facilities in underserved areas of Greater Minnesota. • A state general property tax abatement for qualifying properties in Aitken, Crow Wing, and Mille Lacs due to fishing ban. • A state general property tax abatement for qualifying natural gas line extensions in unserved areas. • A provision calling for a study of a state-level housing tax credit for investors based on a bill introduced by Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) (SF 3301) and supported by the Minnesota Housing Partnership earlier in session that would have created a tax credit program based on a model from North Dakota. Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Linkto:http://www.lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin- newsletter jsp) i 22 of 44 Senate Majority Releases $825 Million Bonding Bill 'E „ ` ty�1NNESQTA [ITIESAGUE The measure, which compares to the recently advanced House bonding package, but does not align with Gov. Dayton's $1.5 billion proposal, contains several provisions of interest to cities. (Published May 14, 2018) Senate Capital Investment Committee Chair Dave Senjem(Link to: http://www.senate.mn/members/member bio.php?mem_id=1058)(R-Rochester) released his $825 million omnibus bonding bill on May 9. The measure, SF 4013(Link to: htips://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill php?f=SF4013&y=2018&ssn=0&b=senate), funds a variety of public works accounts and projects statewide. The bill was passed by the Senate Capital Investment Committee(Linkto: http://www.senate.legstate.mn.us/committees/committee_biophp?cmte_id=1002&1s=90)on May 10 and will be heard inthe Finance Committee(Link to:http://www.senate.leg.state.mn.us/committees/committee_biophp? cmte_id=1007&1s=90)in the coming days. It spends an amount equal to the House bonding bill, IIF 4404(Link to:https:/fwww.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill php?b=House&f=HF4404&ssn=0&y=2017), authored by Rep. Dean Urdahl(Link to:http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?leg id=10792)(R-Grove City). However, the Senate proposal is more prescriptive in how the money will be spent. State agency commissioners have testified on both bills, saying they fall well short of Gov. Dayton's proposed $1.5 billion package. Items of interest to cities Some provisions in the Senate bonding bill that may be of interest to cities include the following: • $344.78 million for transportation funding, including: o $65.8 million for the Local Road Improvement Program $15 million for the Local Bridge Replacement Program • $120 million for water infrastructure projects, including: o $20 million for federal revolving fund match $27 million water infrastructure fund (WIF) grants for clean water $10 million WIF grants for drinking water $35 million for point source implementation grants • $85 million for housing projects, including: a $5 million for public housing rehabilitation o $30 million for housing infrastructure bonds 23 of 44 $50 million for housing infrastructure bonds for persons with behavioral health needs • $32 million for construction of new veterans' homes A number of local, city-specific projects are also included in the spreadsheet and bill language. No guarantee of bonding bill, but appears likely The bonding bill is typically one of the last bills passed during session. While there is no promise of a bonding bill in 2018, recent activities at the Capitol suggest legislative leaders are planning to send an omnibus capital investment bill to Gov. Dayton before the constitutional adjournment date of May 21. The League is actively advocating for passage of a robust bonding bill that includes provisions benefiting cities. More information • Senate Capital Investment spreadsheet (pdf)(Link to: http://www.senate.mn/departments*calpolltracking/2018/Capinv_Senate.pdf) • Side-by-side comparison of governor's, House, and Senate capital investment proposals(Link to: hup://www.senate.mn/departmentsfscalpol/tracking/2018/Capinv_GovHouse3en ate pdi • Cities Bulletin article about House bonding bill(Link to: http://www.lmc.org/page/1/Bondingl8 jsp) • Cities Bulletin article about Gov. Dayton's bonding proposal(Linkto: http://ww w.lmc.org/page/1/GovernorBonding2018jsp) Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Linkto:http://ww..lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin- newsletter jsp) Your LMC Resource 24 of 44 Contact Anne Finn Assistant IGR Director (651) 281-1263 or (800) 925-1122 afinn@lmc.org(Linkto:mailto:afnn@lmc.org) Contact Craig Johnson IGR Representative (651) 281-1259 or (800) 925-1122 cjohnson@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:cjohnson@lmc.org) 25 of 44 House Committees Approve Omnibus Pension Bill With LrneuF Changes for PERA and Other "'��T ESO7A Plans The bill, which was approved by the Senate in late March, would also require some dissolved relief associations to return unneeded funds to the state. (Published May 14, 2018) The omnibus pension bill finally began the committee process in the House as the Government Operations and Elections Policy Committee(Link to: h:tpAwww.house.reg.State.mn.us1cmtelHomeRcomm=900m)and the State Government Finance Committee(Link to:hrtp://www.house.legstate.mn.us/cmtelHome/?comm=90021)approved the bill last week. The bill will now head to the House Ways and Means Committee(Link to: http://www.house.leg.state.nm.uslcmtelHomePeomm=90027)before it receives a vote on the House floor this week. The bill moved very quickly through the Senate, receiving final approval on March 26 on a vote of 66 to 0. The bill includes sustainability changes to the state's major public pension plans, including the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) General Plan and Police & Fire (P&F)Plan. During a hearing of the House State Government Finance Committee on May 11, Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans testified that if a "stand-alone" version of the bill is presented to Gov. Dayton, the governor will sign it into law. The commissioner's reference to a"stand-alone" bill was the result of last year's merger of the omnibus pension bill with a number of local government pre-emption provisions, which the governor subsequently vetoed. Relief association amendment The bill was amended to include a special law for the City of Maplewood due to the recent dissolution of their volunteer fire relief association and also to increase the lump-sum maximum annual benefit to $12,500 for cities that are currently at or above a lump-sum benefit of$9,500. The amendment also included a requirement that any volunteer fire relief association that is, as of the effective date of the bill, providing an annual lump- sum benefit of$9,500 or more and is dissolved must return unneeded relief association funds to the state general fund if the city has not made a required contribution to the fund in the last 10 years. Based on information from the Pension Commission, only three cities with active relief associations are at the $9,500 annual benefit level—Brainerd, Eden Prairie, and Plymouth. 26 of 44 PERA changes Of interest to cities, the bill includes a number of PERA General and P&F plan modifications, including employer and employee contribution increases for the PERA P&F Plan participants. Under the bill, employer contributions into the P&F plan will increase by 0.75 percent of salary on Jan. 1, 2019 (to 16.95 percent) and by an additional 0.75 percent of salary on Jan. 1, 2020 (to 17.7 percent). Employee contributions will increase by 0.5 percent in each of those years (to 11.3 percent and then 11.8 percent). The bill requires $27.2 million in additional spending for the second half(fiscal year 2019) of the current biennium. Of that total, $4.5 million will be directed to the PERA P&F Plan to reduce the need for larger employer and employee contribution increases. Other pension plans The other large allocations include roughly $7 million to fund employer contribution increases for state employees in the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) General plan, the State Patrol Plan and Corrections Plan; $10.9 million to fund a general education pension adjustment for school district contributions to the Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) plan; and $5 million to fund a direct contribution to the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund. The estimated state cost of the bill increases substantially in the next biennium to $113.3 million for fiscal year (FY) 2020-2021, which is due, in part, to coverage of two years of operations. However, the increase is also due to a boost in the aid to the PERA P&F Plan and even larger increases in MSRS and TRA costs. The aid to the PERA P&F Plan will increase to $9 million beginning in FY 2020. For more details about the bill, read a previous Cities Bulletin article.(Link to: httpJ/www.lmc.org/page/1/PensionBill2018 jsp) Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http://www.lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin- newsletter jsp) Your LMC Resource Contact Gary Carlson IGR Director (651) 281-1255 or(800) 925-1122 27 of 44 Water Tank Service Contract Bill Signed by Governor LEAGUE MI�nESOTA CITIES Starting in September 2018, cities will be required to use the standard bid or best value contracting options for water tank maintenance projects over $175,000 in cost. (Published May 14, 2018) A bill (HF 1975(Link to:https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill php?f=HF1975&y=2017&ssn=0&b=house), Rep. Bob Vogel(Link to:http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?leg id=15448), R-Elko New Market) that removes city authority to use special procurement options when dealing with water tank maintenance was signed into law as Chapter 124(Link to:https:/hvww.revisor.mn.gov/lawsl? year=2018&type=0&doctype=Chapter&id=124)on May 8. The new law removes a previously allowed option under Minnesota Statutes, section 471.345, subdivision 5b(Link to:https:iAvww.revisor.mn.govlstatutes/Pid=471.345)of including water tank maintenance work under a multiyear professional service contract entered into through direct negotiation or a request for proposals. The bill had narrowly passed the Senate with a 35-31 vote, but passed the House 122-3. The final bill was amended from earlier versions, changing the threshold from $100,000 to $175,000. This change was made to match the competitive bid threshold, which recently changed to $175,000, rather than have its own threshold value. (See related Cities Bulletin article.(Link to:http.-IAv w.lmc.org/page/1/fonl-competitivebiddingjsp)) So, if the cost of proposed maintenance is estimated to exceed $175,000, a city would need to separately bid using either a low bid or best value bid procurement process that is required for all other city contracts. The change will apply to contracts entered into on or after Sept. 1, 2018. For more background information about this bill, read a previous Cities Bulletin article(Link to:http✓/www.lmc.org/page/1/WaterT.*Procurement jsp). Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http:/hvww.lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin- newsletter jsp) Your LMC Resource Contact Craig Johnson 28 of 44 IGR Representative (651) 281-1259 or (800) 925-1122 cjohnson@lmc.org(Linkto:mailto:cjohnsonQalmc.org) 29 of 44 Sign Up Now for 2018 Policy Committees ' LFAOUE MINti E50TA CITIES City staff and elected officials are encouraged to join these groups that meet three times during the summer to develop the League's legislative platform. (Published Jun 5, 2017) Dates are set for the 2018 League legislative policy committee meetings. Join your city colleagues for great discussion about municipal legislative issues. Last year, more than 150 city officials from all around the state participated in the four committees that set the legislative policies for the League's lobbying efforts. —Sign up for a policy committee nOw(Linkto:https://www.surveymonkey.comlrl59MMN3hg Important note for members who served last year: Please sign up to confirm your participation again this year, even if you served last year. Here are answers to some common questions about policy committees: Who can be on a policy committee? Current city officials and staff are eligible. City councilmembers, mayors, city administrators, assistant city administrators, clerks, human resource staff, municipal elections officials, public safety staff, engineers, finance directors, economic development staff, and others have been members of the committees. Committee members can be new to their city position, have many years of experience, or be somewhere in between. While any member city may have more than one person serving on a committee, each city will have only one vote on policies or other committee business. What typically happens during each of the three committee meetings? At the first meeting in July, members hear a briefing of the previous legislative session from LMC staff, network with one another by sharing issues of interest that are related to the committee, and begin to look at policies to edit, delete, or add. At the second meeting in August, members usually hear from guest speakers from state agencies, interest groups, legislators, and other local officials to learn more about a specific issue of interest to the group. During the third meeting in September, members continue their work discussing edits to existing or new policies and vote to approve their policies. What happens after the third policy committee meeting? The League's Board of Directors hears about the work of each policy committee during a fall meeting, typically in October. Then, the draft policies are open for 30 of 44 comment by all League members. Member comments are compiled in early November, and then the LMC Board makes the final adoption of the policies. During the next legislative session, the League's IGR staff use the policies to guide the League's legislative efforts at the Capitol. When and where are the meetings? • Improving Service Delivery Committee(Link to:http://www.Imc.orglpagelllimproving-service- deliveryjsp) Monday mornings: July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 17, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • Improving Local Economies Committee(Linkto:http✓/www.lmc.org/pagellAmproving-local- economies jsp) Tuesdays mornings: July 31, Aug. 28, Sept. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • Human Resources & Data Practices Committee(Link to:http:Ihvww.lmc.orglpagelUhuman- resources-data practices jsp) Tuesdays afternoons: July 31, Aug. 28, Sept. 18, 1:30-4 p.m. • Improving Fiscal Futures Committee(Link to:http:I/www.lmc.orglpagelllimprovingfucal- futuresjsp) Wednesday mornings: Aug. 1, Aug. 29, Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. All policy committee meetings are in the St. Croix Room, which is located on the first floor of the League building in St. Paul. What if I can't attend each meeting in person? We offer GoTo Meeting, which is an online option for all meetings. Many members use this option to remain involved in committee discussions, regardless of their ability to come to the League's office in St. Paul. What topics does each committee address? The topics include, but are not limited to, the following: • Improving Service Delivery Committee: unfunded mandates, environmental mandates, elections, charter law, data privacy, government innovation and cooperation, and public safety. • Improving Local Economies Committee: growth management, land use, boundary adjustments, housing, transportation, economic development, and telecommunications. • Improving Fiscal Futures Committee: municipal financial management, property and other taxes, state aid programs, and financial reporting requirements. • Human Resources & Data Practices Committee: employment law, labor relations, data practices, Open Meeting Law, personnel, and pensions. 31 of 44 Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http://www.lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin- newsletter jsp) Your LMC Resource Contact Laura Ziegler Sr. IGR Liaison (651) 281-1267 or (800) 925-1122 lziegler@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:lziegler@lmc.org) Contact Heather Corcoran IGR Member Outreach Coordinator (651) 281-1256 or(800) 925-1122 hcorcoran@lmc.org(Linkto:mailto:hcorcoran@lmc.org) 32 of 44 Help Select 2018 League Board ;. of Directors jtAGUE h11r tv ESOTA CITIES Apply by June 1 to participate on the LMC Nominating Committee. (Published) Do you want to have an important role in the selection of new members for the 2018 League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Board of Directors?If so, apply by June 1 to be part of the Nominating Committee that interviews and recommends Board candidates. The Nominating Committee is made up of eight to 12 individuals, consisting of both elected and appointed city officials, from throughout the state. Any city official interested in serving is encouraged to apply. LMC President Jo Emerson, mayor of White Bear Lake, will choose committee appointees by June 4. (The League is also accepting applications for the Board of Directors(Link to: http://www.Imc.org/page/1/bod-applyjsp).) Important dates Once the Nominating Committee has been selected and members have been notified, there will be an hour-long conference call to provide information on the selection process and guidelines for conducting the board candidate interviews, deliberations, and decision-making steps. The call is scheduled for June 13, 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. The committee will convene on the morning of June 20 at the LMC Annual Conference in St. Cloud, and will interview candidates for the positions of president, first vice president, second vice president, and three director positions. The committee's recommendations will then be presented to the entire League membership at the Annual Conference during the annual business meeting on June 21. The League reimburses Nominating Committee members for expenses incurred for serving on this committee. Applying for the committee If you are providing a letter of reference for an individual who plans on applying to the Board of Directors, we ask that you refrain from applying to be on the Nominating Committee. This ensures that no conflicts of interest arise during the process. City officials interested in serving on the Nominating Committee should contact 33 of 44 Kellie Sundheim, LMC, by June 1 at (651) 281-1214, (800) 925-1122 or ksundheim@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:ksundheim@lmc.org) . If you have questions about the committee or the process, contact Kellie Sundheim (contact info above) or Executive Director David Unmacht at (651) 281-1205 or dunmacht@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:dunmacht@lmc.org). Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http.IA— .lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin- newsletter jsp) Your LMC Resource Interested in serving on the Nominating Committee? Contact Kellie Sundheim Assistant to the Executive Director (651) 281-1214 or(800) 925-1122 ksundheim@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:ksundheim@lmc.org) 34 of 44 Apply by June 1 to Serve on the League Board r MlxnsaTA LEAGUE CITIE[S League members will elect new officers and directors at the Annual Conference in June. (Published ) Apply now to serve on the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Board of Directors and partner with other city officials to oversee an organization that represents 833 diverse member cities throughout the state. Serving on the LMC Board of Directors is both an honor and responsibility. LMC's ability to serve members' needs and exhibit leadership by anticipating and proactively addressing city challenges, result from Board guidance that is strategic, responsible, and representative of all cities' interests. (The League is also accepting applications to serve on the Nominating Committee(Link to:http:i .lmc.o glpageillnomcm:e- appiy;.,p)that selects Board candidates.) Board responsibilities If you are interested in serving on the LMC Board, please review the Board's Governance Handbook before submitting an application to ensure you are aware of the roles and responsibilities: The League of Minnesota Cities Governance Handbook(Link0:http://www.lmc.org/medialdocumendl/governancehandbookpdfpd,)was developed by the Board to guide the manner in which Board business is conducted and to outline the expectations of Board service. Board meetings are typically held at League offices in St. Paul during the day on the third Thursday of the month. In addition, this year's board planning retreat is scheduled for Sept. 12-14 at Grand Ely Lodge in Ely. The League reimburses all direct meeting expenses of Board members. Mileage is reimbursed at the federally approved rate. Selection process A Nominating Committee appointed by League President Jo Emerson will interview candidates on June 20 at the LMC Annual Conference in St. Cloud. The nominated candidates will be presented to members for final consideration at the annual business meeting on June 21. The League strives to balance our Board membership by gender, location and population of candidates' cities, position held within the city (elected and appointed), League experience and involvement and a diversity of races and ethnicities representative of our state's population. 35 of 44 League members will elect a president, first vice president, second vice president, and at least three directors during the annual business meeting If a current Board member is elected to an officer position, there would be an additional opening for a director position. How to apply To request an application packet, contact Kellie Sundheim, LMC, at (651) 281- 1214, (800) 925-1122, or ksundheim@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:ksundheim@lmc.org). The deadline to apply is June 1. If you have questions about the Board, its role, and work, please contact LMC Executive Director David Unmacht at (651) 281-1205 or dunmacht@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:dunmacht@lmc.org). Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to:http://www.lmc.orglpagelllcities-bulletin- newsletterjsp) Your LMC Resource Interested in applying for the LMC Board of Directors? Contact Kellie Sundheim Assistant to the Executive Director (651) 281-1214 or(800) 925-1122 ksundheim@lmc.org(Link to:mailto:ksundheim@lmc.org) 36 of 44 2018 State of the Cities Report Survey results reveal financial stability overall, but suggest that challenges remain for cities. The 2018 State of the Cities Report presents findings from the League's 15th annual Fiscal Conditions Survey.The survey was sent to the chief administrative official in each member city,and the results overall suggest that things continue to be fairly stable for cities right now. —View the 2018 State of the Cities Report(pdf)(Link to:https://www.lmc.org/medialdocument/1/sotc2018.pdf? inline=true) State of the cities overview While the data does suggest that challenges for cities remain,especially in the areas of infrastructure funding and employee costs,most city officials who responded said that their city was better able to meet needs in 2017 than in the previous year.This echoes the nationwide trend.The National League of Cities reported that 69 percent of city finance officers were optimistic about meeting their city's fiscal needs in 2017. Two-thirds of Minnesota cities overall(66 percent)said they were better able to meet needs in 2017 and a slightly bigger share(70 percent)predict favorable circumstances in 2018.The last several years have represented a stable period for local government aid(LGA)and the property tax system in terms of major policy changes or funding adjustments. Areas of stress Two issues causing stress for cities are health insurance and infrastructure needs.A respondent commented,"Health insurance cost increases are a huge problem and need to get under control."Another city official offered this comment: "Infrastructure needs are increasing rapidly,with very little available assistance to address them." Revenue shortfalls Among all revenue sources,shortfalls in property tax revenues and in fees/charges/license revenues were cited the most often by cities.About a third of cities overall said that revenues from those two sources were either slightly less than expected or more than 10 percent less than expected(32 percent and 35 percent,respectively). The NLC fiscal conditions report highlighted a slowing of general fund revenues among their member cities. For more information If you have questions about the 2018 State of the Cities Report,contact Rachel Walker at(651)281-1236 or rwalker@lmc.org(Link to: mailto:rwalker@lmc.org) . Access past State of the Cities reports(Link to:http://www.lmc.org/page/1/State-of-the-Cities-Reportsjsp) Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin(Link to: http:11www.lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin-newsletter jsp) Your LMC Resource Questions about the State of the Cities Report? Contact Rachel Walker Policy Analysis Manager 37 of 44 MAOSC State Newsletter&Legislative Update—May 1S,2018 Final days of Session The 2018 legislative session will end at midnight next Monday, May 21. Major pending legislation includes a single supplemental appropriations bill covering all areas of state finances,significant reworking of individual and business tax policy in the omnibus tax bill,and capital investments in the bonding bill. Most other legislative issues of interest to small cities remain pending. Progress has been made on some fronts,but none of the major bills were close to wrapping up with less than one week remaining as legislative leaders and governor negotiate on a global agreement.Gov.Dayton has stressed that he has no intention of calling a special session. Unique to this year's negotiations is the impact of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act(TCJA)on state taxpayers and businesses.Without legislative action,significant tax increases and immense state filing complexities will result.The governor indicated Monday that he will not sign a tax relief and reform bill without first providing additional funding for schools. Supplemental appropriations The supplemental appropriations negotiations have progressed with the House and Senate agreeing on some portions of the budget in the conference committee for,SF3 5 (links to side-by-side tracking sheets).The transportation agreement calls for$8.5 million for Small Cities Streets in the current biennium,but has no ongoing funding.The agreement also would provide$20 million for state road reconstruction and resurfacing,$10 million for Corridors of Commerce,and$12.8 million for MNLARS license and registration remedies and$5 million in compensation to deputy registrars in the current biennium. Conferees have also agreed to fund border-to-border broadband at$15 million for the current biennium.The House proposal for a satellite broadband pilot project is not included.Most major budget issues remain unsettled with the governor seeking more in appropriation bills and Republican leaders trying to keep their full amount of tax relief in place. House Session Daily update: htta://www.house.leo.state.mn.uVsessiondaily/SDView asox?Storv/D=13368 Appropriations side-by-sides: htta•//www house lea state mn us/Fiscal/Home/TrackinaSheets Tax bill negotiations Major differences in House and Senate versions of the Tax bill, HF4385,have been settled and the process has moved into negotiations with the governor.With rate cuts in both the first and second income tax tiers and an estimated$137 million budget cost that will grow to$340 million in the next biennium,the legislative offer pressures priorities on the appropriations side of the equation.Without a state tax plan in place,the federal TCJA will prompt a$460 million hike in this biennium,and raise more than$1 billion in new tax revenues in FY2020-21,as well as triggering substantial tax complexities for individuals and businesses. All House positions regarding local reverse referenda-opposed by the governor and MAOSC-were rejected in the legislative compromise reached late last week.The Senate effort to reduce the estate tax also is not included in the legislative offer.These concessions to the governor,combined with no decision yet to"close up"the conference committee report for final votes on the House and Senate floors are positive indicators that serious negotiations are taking place relatively sooner rather than later. A strategy for investment in workforce housing in cities large and small remains an option. Based closely on the public-private partnership efforts in North Dakota,a study of the Tax Credit Contribution Fund remains in the legislative plan.A funded plan would be similar to the proposal in SF301.MAOSC includes workforce housing among its list of legislative priorities. See: htt : www.houseole 4state.mna us a d 876Z8bl8-ceSS-4e27-cae3c-a399605'66esc. ftsMinnesota Association of Small Cities SAP, Minnesota Small Cities'Shorts "Small Cities'Shorts"are brief yet noteworthy items feature MAOSC member cities and officials.Readers can submit potential Small Cities'Shorts or other feature ideas by emailing James Robins at. 38 of 44 In April,Spring Valley voted to make personnel changes to ensure the city's wastewater treatment plant continues to be staffed with a licensed Class B operator.MAOSC sponsor Bolton&Menk is the city's WWTP service provider: htto://fillmorecountviournal.com/snrina-valley-to-hire-wwtn-operator/ The neighborhood along the Le Sueur River in St.Clair that flooded in 2016 and 2018 is looking for federal and state help with protection for their homeS: http.Jlwww.mankatofreepress.com/news/local news/st-clair-neiahborhood-desperate for-flood-protectio /article 56896afc-4e3a-11e8-a95c- c7a0b6c29b62.htm1 The Minnesota Mayor's Association annual conference held in Perham April 27-28 was hosted by Perham Mayor Tim Meehl: http•//www perhamfocus com/news/government-and-politics/4439515-mayors-gather verham-annual-conference The city council in Clarkfield made considerable progress in trimming proposal costs and has approved the new street repair plan: http://www.aranitefallsnews.comlnews/20180503lciarkfleld-council-approves-2-million-road-repair-pian Water issues uncertainty Gov.Dayton has vetoed the Wild Rice legislation, HF3280which would have nullified existing water quality standards relating to the impact of sulfates on wild rice.A majority of counties across the state could potentially include designated wild rice waters,based on MPCA evaluations,subject to regulatory actions that could have an impact on wastewater treatment plant requirements. Final legislative approval was reached Monday on several other water-related bills,including the 16-year upgrade exemption from higher effluent standards for new W WTFs—HF2802.and the prohibition on MPCA raising fees without legislative approval—HF2940. Both of these bills passed by margins that fall well short of the two-thirds majority required to override a veto.Potentially,these water issues and others could be addressed in subsequent closing negotiations between the governor and legislative leaders. The MPCA Water Fee Advisory group made considerable progress at the May meeting with several participants suggesting a nuanced approach that recognizes reasoning for significant fee capture differences among the various municipal,industrial and agricultural permit classifications.Members of the advisory group will receive surveys prior to the June meeting where recommendations will be considered,and final actions could be taken.The MPCA staff indicated that it is highly unlikely that fee- change implementation would take place before a change in administration in 2019 after a new governor is elected.MAOSC Board member Andy Welti,city administrator of member-city Medford,represents MAOSC on the advisory group. AM Minn rnPolitical Scene Our feature segment"Minn Political Scene"keeps you updated with brief mentions of particularly notable electoral activities this busy year. Normally,we would hate to see MAOSC Board member Tim Burkhardt leave our organization.The Hinckley city council member is running for the Minnesota House in District 118.We wish the best for Tim and would welcome having an old friend serving_ as a new legislator if he moves to the state elective level in November. See: htty//www moraminn com/news/burkhardt-receives-endorsement-for-b-house-sea article Idd97430-4409-IIe8-9f99 bb8d4bc633fo html Earlier this year,we noted that Rep.Paul Thissen(DFL-Minneapolis)wouldn't seek re-election.Last month,Thissen was appointed to serve on the Minnesota Supreme Court,and his 61B House seat will remain vacant for the remainder of the legislative session. Other announced retirements from the House not previously reported here include Jon Applebaum(DFL-Minnetonka)Mark Uglem (R-Champlin)and Linda Slocum(DFL-Richfield).A total of 12 members have announced their decision not to run,including nine DFLers and three Republicans. See: httos://www.lea.state.mn.us/iri/history/retire 39 of 44 In the governor's race,we're seeing tickets filling out.This week Republican candidate Jeff Johnson selected Donna Bergstrom of Duluth who is a member of the Red Lake Nation and ran unsuccessfully for state Senate in 2016. Republican Woodbury Mayor Mary Giuliani Stevens has selected Rep.Jeff Backer(R-Browns Valley).On the DFL side,Tim Walz has selected Rep.Peggy Flanagan(DFL- St. Louis Park),a member of the White Earth Nation.Neither Backer nor Flanagan has ruled out the possibility of running for re- election to their respective House seats later in the election season. (Republican candidate Tim Pawlenty hasn't selected a running mate,nor indicated whether he'll seek the Republican Party endorsement next month or go directly to the August primary.) See: httus://b1oas.mvrnews.ora/caaitobview/2018/05/aon-hopeful-lohnson-nicks-berastrom-as-running-mat Bonding bill negotiations The bonding bill negotiations appear to be on the back burner as both the governor and legislative leaders grapple with immediate tax and spending negotiations.The Senate came forward with an$825 million bonding proposal,matching the size of the House request,but also seeking$224 million in road-funding bonds from the trunk highway fund.The governor has proposed a$1.5 billion package in capital repairs and improvements. House Republicans late last week came forward with a previously undisclosed proposal to borrow up to$100 million from the state's Environmental Trust Fund funded with lottery rather than seeking out lower-cost general obligation bonds to fund improvements to failing wastewater treatment plants.The list of WWTF needs has reached$4.99 billion,based on a 2017 study. Under current state statute based on a voter-approved ballot measure,the constitutionally protected trust fund cannot be used for municipal wastewater treatment needs. If enacted,the higher-cost bonds borrowed from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources(LCCMR)account would likely face a court challenge by environmentalists. See: http://Www.startiibune.com/­�`-,eoub/icans-at-the-/eois/ature400k-for-new-ways-to-borrow-bia-for-pub/ic-worksl4823919111 See: http://www.senate.mn/departmentsltlscalaol/tmckino/2018/Capinv GoWouseSenate pdf McComber leads mayors'group MAOSC Vice President Mary McComber has been elected to head the Minnesota Mayors Association.McComber is mayor of Oak Park Heights.She was elected at the MMA's annual conference in MAOSC member city Perham. McComber takes the helm from Perham Mayor Tim Meehl.Congratulations and thanks to both Mary and Tim for representing small cities'interests at the MMA. GreenCorps recruiting Applications are now being accepted by the MPCA for Minnesota GreenCorps members through AmeriCorps. Members serve with local governments, nonprofit organizations,and educational institutions statewide.Members serve 40 hours a week for 11 months, from late September 2018 through late August 2019.Applications for 2018-19 projects will be accepted until June 18. Member-city Warren is among the current GreenCorps project hosts.Benchmark energy use of all public buildings in Warren has led to cost- saving opportunities from a planned citywide thermal imaging program using drones,and public outreach efforts. See: https://www.oca.state.mn.us/waste/minnesota-areencorps Drones shared jurisdiction At the federal level,Mary McComber is representing the interests of small cities on the National League of Cities(NCL) Transportation&Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy Committee.The group has been kept especially busy with emerging technology jurisdictional challenges such as driverless vehicles on the streets and drones in the air. The committee has adopted a drone operations policy that calls on Congress and the FAA not to preempt the authority of local governments to create and enforce regulations with regard to the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems as it relates to land use, zoning,privacy trespass,and law enforcement operations. In a recent letter to Congress,the committee expressed support for an amendment forwarded by Rep.Jason Lewis(R-Minnesota)to codify DOT's Integration Pilot Program for balancing the appropriate roles of federal,state,and local governments regarding low-altitude drone operations. MAOSC annual meeting In conjunction with LMC annual conference in St.Cloud,the MAOSC annual meeting Is set for Wednesday,June 20,2:30-3:30 pm. The MAOSC Executive Committee will be meeting immediately prior,from 2-2:30 pm.Meeting room location is yet to be determined,and will be announced as soon as possible.As always,representatives of member cities are encouraged to attend. -END- 40 of 44 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Monday, May 14,2018 3:26 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: [mayorassoc]The application process to serve on the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Board is now open. FYI -----Original Message--- From: Sundheim, Kellie <KSundheim@lmc.org> To: Mayor's Association <mayorassoc@listserv.lmc.org> Sent: Mon, May 14, 2018 3:22 pm Subject: [mayorassoc]The application process to serve on the League of Minnesota Cities(LMC) Board is now open. Apply now to se on a LMC Board of Directors and partner with other city officials to oversee an organization that represents 833 diver member cities throughout the state. Serving on the LMC Board of Directors is both an honor and responsibility. LMC's ability to serve members'needs and exhibit leadership by anticipating and proactively addressing city challenges,result from Board guidance that is strategic, responsible and representative of all cities interests. If you are interested in serving on the LMC Board,please review the Board's Governance Handbook before submitting an application to ensure you are aware of the roles and responsibilities: The League of Minnesota Cities Governance was developed by the Board in order to guide the manner in which Board business is conducted and to outline the expectations of Board service. Board meetings are typically held at League offices in St.Paul during the day on the third Thursday of the month.In addition,this year's board planning retreat is scheduled for September 12-14 at Grand Ely Lodge in Ely. The League reimburses all direct meeting expenses of Board members.Mileage is reimbursed at the federally approved rate. A Nominating Committee appointed by League President Jo Emerson will interview candidates Wednesday,June 20th at the LMC Annual Conference in St.Cloud. The nominated candidates will be presented to members for final consideration at the annual business meeting on Thursday,June 21st. The League strives to balance our Board membership by gender,location and population of candidates' cities,position held within the city(elected and appointed),League experience and involvement and a diversity of races and edmicities representative of our state's population. League members will elect a president,a first vice president,a second vice president,and at least three directors during the annual business meeting If a current Board member is elected to an officer position,there would be an additional onening for a director nosition. How to apply An application packet is available by contacting Kellie Sundheim at(651)281-1214,(800)925-1122 or ksundheim@Imc.ore.Deadline for submitting the board application packet is Friday,June 1st.Questions about the Board,its role and work,please contact Executive Director,David Unmacht at(651)281-1205 or t:,$u.luirn i c ht If,I gni C,p-g. Nd&Su of cinc I Executive Assistant Tel:(651)281-1214 1 Fax: (651)215-4159 1 41 of 44 ksundheim@lmc.org I www.Imc.org League of Minnesota Cities 145 University Ave. West I St.Paul,MN 55103 Connecting&Innovating since 1913 Please note that I am not an attorney and the information contained in this email should not he considderrd legal advice. You are currently subscribed to mayorassoc as: marymccomber@aol.com To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-304909- 121116.6fbb700977el6eeOd72ee7c068d2la57@listserv.lmc.or 2 42 of 44 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Monday, May 14,2018 3:21 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: [mayorassoc] Help Select 2018 League Board of Directors For weekly notes- if anyone is intereste serving on the com ' ee ---Original Message---- From: Sundheim, Kellie<KSundheim@lmc.o > To: Ma ' socia io orassoc@listserv.lmc.org> Son, May 14, 2018 3:19'pm ubject: [mayorassoc] Help Select 2018 League Board of D' ectors Help Select 2018 League Board of Directors ou want to have an important role in ection of new members for the 2018 League of Minnesota Cities(LMC) Bo 'rectors?If so,appl b ay,June 1st to be part of the Nominating Committee that interviews and recommends Boar can i S. The Nominating Committee is made up of 8-12 individuals,consisting of both elected and appointed city officials,from throughout the state. Any city official interested in serving is encouraged to apply. LMC president,Jo Emerson,Mayor of White Bear Lake,will choose committee appointees by Monday,June 41. Once the Nominating Committee has been selected and members have been notified,there will be an hour-long conference call to provide information on the selection process and guidelines for conducting the board candidate interviews,deliberations and decision-making steps. The call is scheduled for Wednesday,June 131'from 11:00am to noon. If you are providing a letter of reference for an individual who plans on applying to the Board of Directors,we ask that you refrain from applying to be on the Nominating Committee. This ensures that no conflicts of interest arise during the process. The committee will convene on the morning of Wednesday,June 20,2018 at the LMC Annual Conference in St.Cloud, and will interview candidates for the positions of president,first vice president,second vice president,and three director positions.The committee's recommendations will then be presented to the entire League membership at the annual business meeting on June 21,2018. City officials interested in serving on the Nominating Committee should contact Kellie Sundheim,LMC,by Friday, June 1st at(651)281-1214,(800)925-1122 or ksundheim@Imc.org. The League reimburses Nominating Committee members for expenses incurred for serving on this committee. If you have questions about the committee or the process, reach out to Kellie or Executive Director_Davi IJnmacht at 651-281-1205 or c'a n ri7� C,Ii t EI D]c.g i1.w.,�,. Tel: (651)281-12141 Fax: (651)215-4159 1 League of Minnesota Cities 145 University Ave. West I St.Paul,MN 55103 Connecting&Innovating since 1913 43 of 44 Pleare note that I am not an attorney and the information contained in this email should not be co ddered legal advice. You are currently subscribed to mayorassoc as: abrede@rochestermn.gov To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-304334- 51061.55f8a5d2Ocbl5ea27de82e9bO203fff6@listserv.lmc.or You are currently subscribed to mayorassoc as: kfrazell@lmc.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-304509- 26970.0829da38bOb43a8cbO34fOf8cbce906c@listserv.lmc.org You are currently subscribed to mayorassoc as: marymccomber@aol.com To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-304908- 121116.6fbb7OO977el6eeOd72ee7cO68d2la57@listserv.lmc.or 2 44 of 44