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Home My WebLink Aboutweekly notes - May 25th 2018 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: May 24th,2018 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator 10 Zoning and Development Items: 1. Staff did meet with O'Neil Electric as to their concept to purchase the large home,now used as a dentist office and salon—just north of Walgreens as a new office and base of operations.This would require a rezoning and other storage review conditions.The site is zoned R3 but has been used as a commercial site for decades and may be worthwhile to consider a re-zoning to better suit its actual use.We may see an application in June. 2. The City did respond to the Told Development application for the former eagles site,of course there are a number of entangling issues related with the frontage road matter, the City is still obligated to review their application. Certain items are required by the City to continue to review their submission—see the enclosed letter to Trent Mayberry of Ridgecrest Oak Park Heights,LLC. 3. A more complete application has been received from Otting House movers—their firm is planning to move the two large structures from the Nolde site to a location in Stillwater.The planned move date is June 5th,staff is still reviewing their submission,however 58th street will essentially be block for most of that day and detours will be needed. 4. The mill and overlay project will be commencing on June 181h;a second letter to adjacent neighbors and properties has been sent and a copy is enclosed. 5. The Council did approve a lighting amendment for Simonet's Furniture-to install some decorative up lighting.Another request from Simonet's that Staff needs to spend some more time on in the next week is the possibility of the installation of an ON-ROOF Display. Mike Obrien would like to place an antique carriage on his roof that might attract more visibility to his site. At this time, roof-top advertising is not permitted.And,to date the Council has rejected forms of roof-top advertising including large purple gorillas and other types of vehicles.Nevertheless,we will prepare a summary for your consideration in June. Other Items: • Information from the Coalition of Utility Cities—Another Update on the recent action relating to Pipeline Valuation and Legislative response. • The LMC has informed it memberships that their dues will not increase in the next fiscal year. • The food truck permit has been issued to the District,we are awaiting signature from their staff. Mayor McComber provided: 1. Information regarding Chamber's award-nominating a local leader. 2. Metro-Cities news for May 18th,2018 3. NLC- Weekly for May 19th,2018 4. MAOSC Newsletter for May 22,2018—Legislative Wrap-up 5. NLC May 22—Federal Advocacy Update. 6.METRO CITIES NEWS for 5/24/18 Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 52 TPC3801 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100 Anoka, MN 55303 Phone:763.231.5840 Facsimile: 783.427.0520 TPC§PlanningCo.oom May 23, 2018 Trent Mayberry Ridgecrest Oak Park Heights, LLC Two Carlson Parkway, Suite 220 Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: Oak Park Heights — Ridgecrest Oak Park Heights I - Planned Unit Development, Concept and General Plan; Conditional Use Permit; Preliminary and Final Plat; Design Standards and Site Plan Review - 13523 60th Street North FILE NO: 236.02 — 18.03 Dear Mr. Mayberry: The City is in receipt of your application materials submitted on May 15, 2018 for a proposed retail and restaurant development at 13523 60th Street North, which was the former Eagles site. The construction of the development will require Planned Unit Development, Concept and General Plan; Conditional Use Permit for drive thru; Preliminary and Final Plat; Design Standards and Site Plan Review. With this letter we are notifying you that the application is not complete. The City will deem it complete with receipt of the following items by May 30, 2018: 1. Provide a revised site plan that indicates the proposed layout for the frontage road. Also indicate on the preliminary plat the potential right of way required for the proposed frontage road. 2. Indicate if the application includes the request for final design of the retail building or if that is to be included as part of a second phase. 3. Provide drainage calculations for the site. 4. Provide the square footage of each of the proposed signs. 5. Provide plans for mechanical screening for roof top units. 6. Provide plans for the order board for the drive thru. 7. Label the landscape plan with the corresponding materials indicated in the plant schedule. 2 of 52 8. Provide a calculation of the glass percentage for each fagade of the building. 9. Provide specification sheets for each of the proposed light fixtures. 10.Provide building material samples for the Planning Commission meeting. We would invite you and your representatives to a staff meeting on May 30, 2018 at 10:30 AM at City Hall to discuss these issues and address any questions you may have. One issue that was raised by staff is the design of the building elevations and how the rear of the Panera Bread building will face the Highway 36 right of way. In order for the building to be compliant with the Design Standards, the north and east elevations will need to include additional brick, architectural details and window area. If all of the application materials are submitted as requested, the Planning Commission would consider the application at a meeting scheduled for June 14, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council chambers. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 15.99, Sub. 3(f), the City of Oak Park Heights is herewith extending the period of time for agency/city review of the application for an additional 60-day period (for a total of 120 days from the date of a complete application) inasmuch as the City has determined that additional research and study by the City staff relative to the complexity of the project as proposed will be required. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Scott D. Richards, ity Planning Consultant to the City of Oak Park Heights The Planning Company LLC Pc: Julie Hultman 2 3 of 52 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 24th,2018 T0: X aRolEcr t�cATiorr X X RE: 2018—City Street-Mill&Overlay Project Dear City Resident/Business Operator: i0M Sf N The City is planning to perform a MILL & OVERLAY of a number of streets during the summer of 2018 as shown in the map here A MILL&OVERLAY generally consists of"milling"the top few inches of black-top from the roadway and then reapplying these as well as adding some new materials to that area to create an improved roadway surface.A MILL&OVERLAY is wpm an intermediary step in road maintenance to reach the full life-cycle of a road.We would expect that the MILL and OVERLAY would delay the need for a full reconstruction for at least another decade. Unlike many communities,Oak Park Heights does not assess costs for MILL and OVERLAY projects.These costs are recovered through general property taxes. Although some failed curb sections will be replaced, generally curbing, driveway aprons and sidewalks are typically not affected with this type of project. However,there will be some localized disruption to your local street and which may cause you some temporary delay,undue noise and of course the traditional construction happenings. This work is slated to commence on or about MONDAY.JUNE 181h 2018 and will cause various disruptions in the area for approximately 60 days.Roads are expected to be generally passable however there will be intermittent lane closures andlor possible delays when equipment may be on your specific street.Please use caution when moving through these areas. Another note:The City has received a request to utilize 58'Street as a route to move two large structures(house moving)from a location just east of Lowe's,west along 58th Streetpast the High School and then northwardly into Stillwater along Hwy 15(Stillwater Blvd). This is expected to include delays and detours for that particular date along 58th Street, Staff is currently reviewing this proposal and we hope to send more atforma#ion out with specific data shortly but ispredicted to occur on June 5e, Please let me know if you have any questions Kind Regards, 1 Eric Johnson City Administrator 4 of 52 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 22,2018 1:48 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Coalition of Utility Cities - End of Session Update For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Shane A.Zahrt<SAZahrt@flaherty-hood.com> Sent: Tue, May 22, 20181:39 pm Subject: Coalition of Utility Cities- End of Session Undate Coalition of Utility Cities Members: The 2018 session came to a close late on Sunday night as the legislature moved its final bills to the Governor. Dayton has indicated that he intends to veto the tax and supplemental budget bills,and many are eagerly awaiting what he will do with the bonding bill. Here are updates on two issues related to late-session activities impacting CUC.A full legislative recap will be prepared and distributed prior to this year's summer meeting. Details for that meeting will be announced soon. Last minute scare on expedited rulemaking resolved As you'll recall, language inserted into the supplemental budget bill late last Wednesday night gave us enough concern that we sent you an action alert at 10:30 PM urging you to contact your legislators.The language would have forced the department of Revenue to propose amendments to its public utility valuation rules by no later than July 1,2018. It would have required that these rules take into account recent tax court challenges, likely resulting in decreased valuations for the plants in your communities leading to property tax hikes on your residents and businesses. Thank you for your prompt response. By the following morning we were already hearing from the Department of Revenue and legislators that many of you had been in touch with them about this concerning provision. Because of recent issues with pipeline valuation and corresponding lawsuits, members of the House of Representatives were insistent on including some version of the expedited rulemaking language in the final supplemental budget bill. However,we were able to work with Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer and CUC legislators to make sure that the final rulemaking language would only apply to pipelines, not other public utility operating property,effectively exempting CUC communities from the bill. Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer was instrumental in helping us resolve this issue. If you have a moment, please contact her at sen.marv.kiffmeyer@senate.mn to say thank you.Sen. Kiffmeyer served on the supplemental budget conference committee this year,and when we alerted her to this provision,she sprung to action to help us correct it.Also send a thank you note to Sen.Andrew Mathews(sen.andrew.mathews@senate.mn)who represents Becker,and Sen. Mike Goggin (sen.mike.gogein@senate.mn)who represents Red Wing.These two stood up for their communities and communicated to Senate leadership that they wouldn't vote for the supplemental budget bill unless CUC was satisfied that we wouldn't be harmed. Final result:The improved language was included in the final supplemental budget bill,which Gov. Dayton has said he will likely veto. From CUC's perspective,our communities will be held harmless if he does sign the bill, but we may still prefer a veto.Xcel has shown an interest in using the conversation around pipeline valuations to pursue its own 1 5 of 52 interests. Re-working the rules related to pipeline valuations would almost certainly inspire Xcel to seek similar changes in the near future. Concerns about utility valuation study mitigated The Association of Minnesota Counties and some pipeline companies were advocating for a study this session designed to analyze recent trends in pipeline valuations, related litigation,and appeals.As you all know,early in the legislative session we worked closely with Xcel to see if there was a path forward on reforming Minnesota's utility property tax valuation system that would work for all parties.When those efforts hit a roadblock mid-session,the company jumped at the opportunity to have itself included in the pipeline study.This gave us significant concerns at the time,because: • It came shortly after comments an Xcel representative made to the City of Red Wing implying the company may look to litigation if tax reform efforts don't move forward. • The language of the study seemed designed by Xcel to produce justification for re-writing property tax valuation rules in its favor. • It required the study to make a judgment call as to whether the taxes the utilities pay constitute"adequate compensation"to host communities. • It was unnecessarily duplicative of a similar study that occurred in 2015. By working with the counties and the utilities,we successfully whittled away at the scope of the study. Final result:A report would be ordered by the supplemental budget bill (the same bill Gov. Dayton has said he will likely veto)summarizing recent trends in valuation appeals litigation.We think this information would be helpful,and even useful, but if the overall bill is vetoed we should be satisfied by the status quo. Summer meeting We look forward to a more thorough recap of the session—including the fate of utility tax reform efforts—in a report that will be sent out prior to CUC's summer meeting.The date and details of CUC's annual summer meeting will be announced soon. Please stay tuned. Shane A.Zahrt Attorney/Lobbyist Flaherty& Hood, P.A. Office: (651)225-8840 Cell: (651)295-1123 Fax: (651)225-9088 2 6 of 52 r 0 j_,EAGUE of CONNECTING & INNOVATING MINNESOTA SINCE 1913 CITIES May 18,2018 Dear Mayors and Administrators, With a long winter behind us,we hope that you are doing well and that your city is gearing up for a successful summer. We are writing to let you know that the League of Minnesota Cities Bo of irec r voted at its May meeting to set a preliminary maximum member dues schedule increase of zero perce (or,no dues increase) for the League's 2019 fiscal year that runs from September 1 2018 thro August 31,2019. The League's final dues schedule is similar to how your city sets its preliminary levy increase in that it cannot be higher than the maximum that is set. Please note that while there is no proposed dues increase, you may still see a slight increase or decrease in dues based on any shifts in your city's population(to learn more about how your dues are calculated,visit www.Ime.org/dues). The Board will make its final decision on annual dues when it meets on July 19 to approve the League's FY 2019 budget. The League's finances continue to be strong so that we can provide you with the many services you rely on—from advocating for local control at the state Capitol and transportation funding in Washington, D.C.; providing a variety of big-picture and skills-focused training for your city officials and staff; to answering your questions about laws, statutes, and trending topics like data privacy and drones, among many others. We take our responsibility to carefully manage member assets very seriously, and we thank you for your continued support of our work. It is an honor to serve your city. Please let us know if you have any questions about your dues or if you have comments about how we can better serve your needs. Feel free to call or email Dave Unmacht at(651)281-1205 or dunmacht@lmc.org—and if you're ever near St. Paul,be sure to stop by for some coffee and conversation. 90 Jo Emerson David J. Unmacht League of Minnesota Cities President, Executive Director, Mayor, City of White Bear Lake League of Minnesota Cities Twitter: @UnmachtNMCities 145 UNIVERSITY AVE. WEST PHONE:(651)281-1200 FAx:(651)281-1299 ST. PAUL, MNo�5103-2044 TOLL FREE:(800)925-1122 wEB:www..LMc.oRc Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 3:31 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: NOMINATE a Local Leader in Government! You might have missed this-it was not in weekly notes -----Original Message---- From: Mary Mccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> To: eajohnson<eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com> Sent: Fri, May 18, 2018 9:14 am Subject: Fwd: NOMINATE a Local Leader in Government! For weekly notes ----Original Message---- From: Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce<communications(&GreaterStillwaterChamber.com> To: marymccomber<marvmccomber(oaol.com> Sent: Fri, May 18, 2018 8:47 am Subject: NOMINATE a Local Leader in Government! NOMINATE a Local Leader in Government! View this email in your browser r+ Nominate a deserving organization,department,or yourself! We invite you to submit a nomination for the 2018 Leaders in Local Government Awards. r��. �umwum�uwiuroir�ruo�wir�l�q 1 8 of 52 The Leaders in Local Government Awards honor leading individuals and organizations in the East Metro that exemplify and demonstrate innovation,excellence,and success in local government. Nominees will be selected based on their contributions with respect to innovative initiatives and public policies that advance the public good and demonstrate a commitment to efficient and effective government in one or more of the following areas: Oreanization Cateeories: Business Retention and Expansion Communications&Marketing Planning, Land Use and Public Works Public Safety Individual Category: Elected Official of Note Nominate an organization or individual by Friday,June 22.Click here to nominate. Save the Date:September 12,2018 The awards will be presented at the Leaders in Local Government Awards Luncheon on September 12, 2018 at DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East. Thank you to our sponsors! _ u WM La! M!"r.w• CHAMM Of QOIFIM&M r a GREATM S-nu.%vATER HBE of COMMERCE "ajw Bushr=&commmfty-- Copyright©2018 Greater Stillwater Chamber,All rights reserved. 2 9 of 52 Our rnafling address is: Greater Stillwater Chamber 200 Chestnut Street East #204 Stillwater, MN 55082 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list 3 10 of 52 Current/Archived Newsletters Metro Cities Page 1 of 13 CETRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Search I GO Ift, Metro Cities News • vanhmo May 18, 2018 Have you heard the latest? Follow us on Twitter! Legislative Update van #qM1 wr The Monday, May 22nd constitutional deadline for adjournment of the 2018 w legislative session is quickly approaching, and as is typical, there is a flurry of activity occurring at the Capitol. All major bills (taxes, finance, capital investment) are still outstanding. On Thursday, Governor -- Dayton vetoed HF 4385, the tax conformity bill. The Governor had concerns with some Area provisions in the bill and stated that he would not sign the bill without an addressing of his priority of additional 06 education funding. (See previous newsletters for details on provisions of interest in the tax bill to Metro Cities.)A summary of the bill can be found here. It�w alar On Wednesday, the Senate took up the I lids capital investment bill, and the bill failed on a 34-33 party-line vote(Capital investment QRXWMbMW*4bigt'JW bills require a three-fifths majority, or 41 votes, to pass the Senate).An amendment In Current/Archived was offered by Senator Pappas that would Newsletters: have increased the size of the bill to Archives approximately$1.5 billion. This amendment included projects in the underlying bill but would have also included other projects, 11 of 52 hos://www.metrocitiesnm.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-4... 5/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters - Metro Cities Page 2 of 13 including $50 million for BRT projects; $15 million for publicly owned housing preservation; and $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds. The amendment failed. The House passed an omnibus capital investment bill, HF 4404, last week. Meanwhile, a conference committee on a Supplemental Finance bill that covers all state budget areas has met in conference committee all week. Much of the work of the committee is complete with the exception of issues related to the health and human services budget. The Legislature has a $329 million budget surplus to work with. The budget for biennium was set last year, so the Legislature is not required to pass an additional budget bill this year. Once the Legislature is within three days of a sine die adjournment, the Governor has 14 days to act on any legislation sent to him, as opposed to three days normally. Supplemental Finance Conference Committee Update Transportation provisions adopted by the Supplemental Finance Conference Committee: • Funding adopted in the transportation articles total $57.7 million and include: • $8.5 million for Small Cities Account • $10 million for Corridors of Commerce from the General Fund •$10.7 million for Local Bridge funding • $2.1 million for a suburb to suburb pilot project - Policy provisions adopted include: • Provisions to improve data sharing between the Department of Human Services and Metropolitan Council to create efficiencies in special transportation services, including the Metro Mobility program. - Defining allowable state funded operating costs related to light rail transit for daily operations and maintenance only; disallows costs for new buildings or facilities, new vehicles, or technology. - Prohibiting state funding for capital costs related to light rail projects. 12 of 52 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 5/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 3 of 13 • Changing the frequency that the Metropolitan Council must report transportation financial records to the Legislative auditor from quarterly to biannually. • Directing the Council to report any changes to its budget to the Legislature. • Requiring the Metropolitan Council to develop a financial overview and forecast in conjunction with state budget forecasts and specifies financial overview content, including identification of budget numbers for the previous four years and anticipated financials for the forecast period. • Extending the required coverage area of Metro Mobility to include Lakeville. •A change to trip frequency on the Northstar Commuter Rail that would shift funding for expanded service to St. Cloud. Directs MnDOT to negotiate with BNSF Railway to extend the line to St. Cloud. Environment provisions adopted by the Supplemental Finance Conference Committee: • Changes to the Clean Water Legacy Act that include allowing for BWSR funds to be awarded to all local units of government, including cities. •The addition of comprehensive watershed management plans, comprehensive local watershed management plans, and existing statewide or regional strategies published by the Pollution Control Agency(PCA)to the definition of what a "TMDL implementation plan" can mean for purposes of the Clean Water Legacy Act. •Allows for some local water improvement projects be considered as contributing to the requirements of a storm water pollution prevention plan for purposes of municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permits unless already documented as contributing. •A provision stipulating that MPCA fees must only be raised to cover costs to the agency. •A provision stipulating that MPCA water fees raised to cover costs association with training water pollution control personnel and permits are subject to Legislative approval. •A directive to MPCA to conduct external peer review of any changes to water quality standards. 13 of 52 hos://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 5/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters - Metro Cities Page 4 of 13 •A provision allowing for regulatory certainty for newly constructed water treatment plants, including for MCES plants, for a period of 16 years. • Updates to organized solid waste collection. Changes include considering current system of collection within a city when convening a committee, evaluation to include an examination of the impacts of collection methods on the ability of residents to choose the level of service and costs. Provision also proposes to change the length of the initial collection agreement from three to seven years. Changes would not apply to collection agreements in process or completed. These provisions are in also in HF 3095, which has been sent to the Governor. • Provisions related to the 3M damages settlement and provides for private well testing for PFC's in communities affected. • Changes that would make municipalities eligible for recycling grants. • Provisions directing DNR to not expend funds enforcing a court order related to lake levels on White Bear Lake and WBL. Jobs& Housing provisions adopted by the Supplemental Finance Committee: • Proposed cuts to the Minnesota Investment Fund were not included in conference committee discussions this week. However, two projects would receive $1 million each in direct MIF appropriations, leaving a $10.5 million MIF appropriation in FY19. • $1.5 million transferred from Job Creation Fund's FY19 appropriation, leaving $7 million in FY19. • Language impacting tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing continues to change. The language in the bill would override the public process of establishing selection criteria and priorities for this resource, including the voice of cities. The language that would limit what projects Minnesota Housing could finance with its tax-exempt bonds could also have an impact on how other sub-allocators like Minneapolis and St. Paul could use their tax-exempt bonds. Metropolitan Council Governance Bill Passes Conference Committee Bills proposing to restructure the 14 of 52 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3 73 8 C3AO-1 B97-4... 5/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 5 of 13 Metropolitan Council, SF 2809-Pratt and HF 3273-Albright, were reconciled in a conference committee on Thursday, and language for a bill was agreed to and adopted. The key governance change in both bills is the requirement that the Council to be comprised of local officials. Differences in the House and Senate bills centered on salaries versus expenses reimbursement for members and keeping a technical advisory committee (TAC). The House had passed its governance bill, HF 3273, this week while the Senate passed SF 2809 last week. Metro Cities opposes the bills, and several legislators spoke against them, and to city officials' concerns, as they were debated on the floors. Metro Cities provided testimony to the conference committee on Thursday to oppose the bills, with the exception of staggered terms in the bill. The conference committee came to quick agreement on a bill that creates a 29- member Metropolitan Council comprised of 16 local elected officials selected by "municipal committees,"two county commissioners from Hennepin County(one covering Minneapolis and one not covering Minneapolis), six county commissioners (one each from Anoka, Scott, Dakota, Carver, Ramsey and Washington counties), the MnDOT commissioner, and three transportation modal representatives, and a Chair appointed by the Governor. The bill eliminates the Transportation Advisory Board but establishes a technical advisory committee (TAC). The final bill provides expense reimbursement but no salaries for members. The conference committee report is here. The report will be taken up in the Senate first, and can be taken up at any time. Please contact Patricia Nauman at 651- 215-4002 or Patricia(&-metrocitiesmn.ora with any questions. White Bear Lake Enforcement of Water Appropriation Permit Conditions Bill Sent to Governor A bill related to a court decision on lake levels on White Bear Lake, HF 4003- Runbeck, passed the House on a 83-36 15 of 52 https://www.metrocitiesnm.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 5/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters - Metro Cities Page 6 of 13 vote and has been sent to the Governor. The bill would temporarily prohibit the DNR from enforcing groundwater appropriation permit limits related to White Bear Lake, as directed by the court. Deputy Registrar Reimbursements Sent to Governor A bill to reimburse deputy registrars affected by the MNLARS rollout has been sent to the Governor. The bill, HF 2835, allocates $9 million from the Driver and Vehicle Services(DVS) operating accounts. Aid will be distributed on a formula using location transaction volume. The bill also directs the department of Management and Budget to make efforts to disburse the funds within 30 days of the June 1st enactment date. The administration has stated previously that the reimbursements should come from general fund expenditures and not DVS funds. Organized Waste Hauling Bill Passes Senate HF 3095—Hall, a bill that would modify organized solid waste collection laws, passed the Senate this week on a 67-0 vote. The bill stipulates that when a local government convenes a committee to examine solid waste collection options, the committee must include an examination of the existing system of collection. The bill also allows the evaluation to include an examination of the potential impacts of collection methods on the ability of residents to choose the level of service and costs. It also proposes to change the length of the initial collection agreement from three to seven years. This legislation would not apply to collection agreements in process or completed. The bill language has also been adopted by the SF 3656,the omnibus finance bill, conference committee. Constitutional Amendment for Transportation Passes House A bill that would put a constitutional amendment on the 2018 ballot proposing to dedicate automobile related sales taxes to transportation passed the House and has been sent to the Senate. HF 4437— Torkelson, would constitutionally dedicate 16 of 52 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-4... 5/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 7 of 13 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 bipartisan vote of 76 to 54. It is uncertain that the bill will be taken up by the Senate. The Governor has stated his opposition to the bill. However, the Governor is not able to veto the bill in its entirety. Preemption Bills As Metro Cities has reported, a significant number of bills have been introduced, this year and last, that would restrain local decision-making authority. As we move into the last few days of the legislative session, Metro Cities continues to closely monitor and respond to pre-emption bills. A current list of pre-emption bills for the 2017-2018 legislative session prepared by the League of MN Cities can be found here. The League also has an Advocacy Toolkit here. Regional Solicitation Application Process and Training Sessions The Metropolitan Council has asked Metro Cities to share information on upcoming training sessions on the application process for the Regional Solicitation for Federal Transportation Funding. Communities across the region can apply for a portion of about$200 million in federal funds for local highway, bridge, transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects. Projects focus on outcomes such as mobility, managing congestion, and improving air quality.Applications are due on July 13, 2018, and the TAB is tentatively scheduled to approve funding recommendations in mid-January of 2019. Most funds in the 2018 Regional Solicitation will support projects slated for 2022-2023; and 2020- 2021 for projects in the Travel Demand Management(TDM) category. Cities are eligible to apply for these funds. Council staff will conduct online application 17 of 52 https://www.metrocitiesnm.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 5/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters - Metro Cities Page 8 of 13 training at Council Offices at 390 Robert St. in Saint Paul in the Lower Level Room C Computer Lab. Please contact Elaine Koutsoukos. TAB Coordinator, to reserve a computer station for one of the following dates. • Wednesday, May 23, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. or 2:00-3:30 p.m. • Thursday, May 31, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00-4:30 p.m. • Friday, June 1, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. • Thursday, June 7, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Click here for details: See details about the Regional Solicitation Transportation Advisory Board Approves HSIP Solicitation The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) to the Metropolitan Council approved the 2022-2023 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Solicitation program criteria for the Metro District and the release of the solicitation. HSIP is designed to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. The region's Transportation Policy Plan (TPP) includes transportation safety policies strategies, and the HSIP solicitation is consistent with that plan. To see the program criteria, click here. Metropolitan Council Environment Services (MCES) Open House and Budget Workshops City elected officials and staff are invited to participate in one of two Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Open House and Budget Workshops being offered. MCES staff will be available to discuss the 2019 municipal wastewater charge (MWC), capital improvement program, SAC, Inflow and Infiltration, water resources and monitoring, metering, wastewater reuse, and asset management. The workshop dates,times, and locations are as follows: Minnetonka Community Center Banquet Room Thursday, May 24th, 9:00 am— 91:00 am 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. 18 of 52 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b373 8C3AO-1 B97-4... 5/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 9 of 13 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(a`)metc.state.mn.us or 651- 602-1016) by Friday, May 18. Met Council to Hold Public Meetings on Southeast Metro Water Reclamation Facility The Metropolitan Council has announced two public meetings and a public hearing on the proposed Southeast Metro Water Reclamation Facility. The proposed facility would be located at a former wastewater treatment plant in Rosemount and would generate approximately 2 million gallons of treated wastewater from the Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant. A distribution pipeline would deliver the reclaimed water to a proposed waste-to-biofuel facility being developed in Inver Grove Heights. Details for the two public meetings are below. Rosemount Community Center 13885 South Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN Monday, May 21, 2018 6:30 to 8:30 PM Inver Grove Heights Community Center 8055 Barbara Avenue E., Inver Grove Heights, MN Thursday, May 24, 2018 6:30 to 8:30 PM Details for the public hearing are below. Rosemount Community Center 13885 South Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN Thursday, May 31, 2018 6:30 to 8:30 PM Metro Cities Policy Committees It's time to join 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 19 of 52 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-4... 5/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters - Metro Cities Page 10 of 13 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 city to have a voice in the processes for the policies as well as at the legislature. Please note there are NEW times for committees, as well as a NEW date change for the Housing and Economic Development Committee. 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: • Committees will meet either 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. • 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. You are NOT automatically signed up for this year if you were on a committee last year. This will help us keep our rosters current and correct! 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 kimberly0metrocitiesmn.org or 651- 215-4004. EVENT: Impact Fund Helps Cities Support Homeownership Learn how the Community Homeownership Impact Fund (Impact Fund) can help create and reinvest in affordable owner-occupied homes in your community. 20 of 52 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-4... 5/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 11 of 13 WHAT: Brown Bag lunch and learn about the Impact Fund WHEN: Tuesday, May 22nd at noon WHO: City staff who want to learn more about creating and preserving owner- occupied homes in their communities WHERE: Minnesota Housing, 400 Wabasha Street North#Suite 400, Saint Paul, MN 55102 The Impact Fund provides funding for developers and administrators of single- family, owner-occupied affordable and workforce housing activity in communities across Minnesota. Resources are available through a competitive Request for Proposal published each spring. Eligible uses are: • New construction • Acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of existing homes • Owner-occupied rehabilitation • Reducing interest rates on Minnesota Housing home improvement loans through a Community Fix Up Initiative To register, send an email to kenatia.gilmerO-state.mn.us. Metro Local Governments RoundTable on 2020 Census Event Metropolitan Council Research staff will host a meeting of local governments to promote awareness and participation in the 2020 Census on Friday, June 1st at 12pm at the Ramsey County Library. The address is 2180 Hamline Avenue North Roseville, MN 55113. For more info on the event, click here. The meeting will include: • What local governments are planning for 2020 • Suggested "best practices" offered by Census Bureau's Partnership team • How local governments work together for regional, shared approaches • How this fits with other efforts: MN Census Mobilization Partnership, Complete Count Committees, and Census Bureau's own outreach 21 of 52 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1 B97-4... 5/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters ® Metro Cities Page 12 of 13 • Short preview of a future (September) discussion framework The Metro Local Governments Roundtable will NOT include any broad introduction to 2020 Census; it is intended to be a short 1-hour meeting. If you are new to "what is 2020 Census"and "why does it matter," you can attend the morning session of Census Mobilization Partnership 9:00- 11:30am, at Ramsey County Library. You are welcome to attend both meetings. If you want to focus on what local governments can do, go to the noon meeting. The convener for the June 1 meeting of Metro Local Governments Roundtable is Todd Graham, principal demographer at Metropolitan Council. Contact Todd with any questions at todd.grahamCa)_metc.state.mn.us. Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference If you're attending the 2018 LMC Annual Conference in June in St. Cloud at the Rivers Edge Convention Center, plan to join your metro colleagues for breakfast on Friday, June 22nd at 7:30 am. This is a great chance to mingle with other Metro Cities members and to hear a brief update from Metro Cities staff. If you're able to join us, please let Kimberly know at 651-215-4000 or kimberly(cDmetrocitiesmn.org. We hope to see you there! Bills of Note HF 4497. Drazkowski: public safety; authorizing law enforcement agencies to terminate peace officers who have substantiated incidents of dishonest conduct. HF 4507, Franson: natural resources; modifying local authority to remove beaver dams from 300 feet from a road to 300 yards. SF 4088, Koran: municipal contracting; increasing transparency for certain bids for local governments. 22 of 52 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1B97-4... 5/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters Metro Cities Page 13 of 13 Metro Cities News is emailed periodically to all Metro Cities member mayors, councilmembers, city managers and administrators to keep officials abreast of important metro city issues. This information is also intended to be shared with city staff. If you'd like to sign up to receive Metro Cities News, please email news letteKaD-metrocitiesmn.orp and provide the following: Name, Title, Employer and Email address. Thank you. 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I-9he: Weekly 2i i nu tie w�!iC: J.L , auatlP 'r >f�)gitNi ri t y mm7 . w 177 ^r — : w q2— America's Cities: Ready to Rebuild our Nation 24 of 52 Infrastructure has been one of the least partisan issues with which Congress contends, says NLC Second Vice President Joe Buscaino - and America's cities and local leaders are ready to get to work. During Infrastructure Week, City Leaders Press Congress to Invest and Rebuild Together, NLC's advocacy leaders ensured that �& federal decision-makers heard loud and clear that local leaders need a federal partner. Rebuilding America's Infrastructure Starts ` with a Skilled Workforce For city leaders in America, great infrastructure is more than just a talking point or a budget line item. It's the fabric of their communities. n. nh, Kaiser Permanente, `Mayors & CEOs' Announce $200 Million for Homelessness Prevention = The Mayors & CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment coalition hopes to advance public-private partnerships to tackle affordable housing and homelessness. Video 2 25 of 52 tom" d ° "1 �llrrl��Il y 1g L a�l This week, Kaiser Permanente joined NLC and Mayors & CEOs for Housing Investment to announce $200 million in funding for local housing initiatives across America, with a panel discussion featuring local leaders and Kaiser executives. News Cities have bold infrastructure plans: Where is Congress? Talk Business & Politics— May 17, 2018 Water Infrastructure and Workforce Development Supporting the Bay Area CitiesSpeak—May 17, 2018 The Importance of Scaling and Supporting Apprenticeship Programs RouteFifty— May 14, 2018 Trump Wants to Ax After-School Funding. What Would Be Lost? Education Week—May 15, 2018 3 26 of 52 To Improve Infrastructure, Washington Experts Turn to Workforce Development CitiesSpeak— May 16, 2018 Healthcare Leader Kaiser Permanente Joins U.S. Mayors And CEOs To Call For Increased Federal Funding For Affordable Housing PR Newswire— May 18, 2018 In Mooresville, North Carolina, High-Speed Internet Drives Success in Schools CitiesSpeak— May 15, 2018 Announcements NLC's City Fiscal Conditions 2018 survey is the field! Finance directors in all cities and towns above 50,000 in population and many below received the survey by email this week. It takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and helps NLC track trends in city fiscal health and factors impacting fiscal health. If you have any questions, please contact Christy McFarland, Research Director, at mcfarland0,nlc.org. Events May 30-June 2 2018 WIMG Summer Conference June 26-28 NLC University Leadership Forum July 15-17 Resilient Cities Summit July 25-28 NBC-LEO Convening Nov. 7-10 City Summit 2018 (Los Angeles) (Early Bird Registration) Job Postings Fire Chief—Allen, Texas City Treasurer— Idaho Falls, Idaho City Manager— Carlin, Nevada 4 27 of 52 NLCNATIONAL. Minn 10 F� LEAGUE OF CITIES CITI[i STRONG TO"TNt# You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. Update your communication preferences. This message was intended for: marvmccomberCa)-aol.com 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy ©2018 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Informz 5 28 of 52 iVMAOSC Preliminary Legislative Wrap-Up—May 22,2018 Much uncertainty remains This preliminary report on the actions of the 2018 Minnesota Legislature includes major highlights of interest to our member cities. It is not yet known which appropriations,borrowing and policy changes will be signed into law by Gov. Dayton. Most seasoned observers found the session-ending process more rushed,secretive and confusing than all high-stress year-end activities previously. The governor quickly vetoed the first omnibus tax bill, and indicated that he would veto the 990-page comprehensive supplemental appropriations bill after reading it.Virtually all significant legislation was passed in the final three days,so the governor has another two weeks to review and decide whether to sign those later bills,allow them to become law without his signature,or veto.Typically, the governor also can line-item veto appropriation provisions.While Gov. Dayton indicated a strong unwillingness to call a special session during the final negotiations,it is possible that he could change his mind based on the progress of talks. An excellent resource for detailed updates is the House Session Daily: http://www.house.lea.state.mn.us/sessiondaily Supplemental appropriations The comprehensive supplemental appropriations sent to the governor in SF3656(links to all PDF downloads of side-by-side tracking sheets)includes all major spending categories in a single bill.The transportation allocation calls for$8.5 million for Small Cities Streets in FY 2019,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$10.71 million additional for Local Bridge Replacements.(See the Bonding section details below for other substantial allocations.) Advocates for Border-to-Border Broadband are mostly willing to accept the$15 million allocation for the next year,and would not like to see the supplemental funds scrapped—even though Gov. Dayton had sought$30 million in his proposal.MAOSC is a member of the rural coalition that supports broadband funding. Some elements of the supplemental appropriations bill had been repackaged in smaller bills in the waning hours of the legislative session.Those appropriations could survive even if the larger bill is vetoed. Tax Reform&Education None of the major revenue adjustments from the omnibus tax bill changed after the governor vetoed the original bill.The successor bill includes a single Education article with$50 million in school formula funds,followed by 14 Tax articles that include largely similar tax rate and conformity provisions in the new bill. Rate cuts remain 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.Without a state tax plan in place,the 2017 federal tax reforms will trigger a$460 million state hike in this biennium,and raise more than$1 billion in new state tax revenues in FY2020-21, as well as triggering substantial tax complexities for individuals and businesses. Pressures from taxpayers and businesses resulting from the apparent tax impasse are likely to build in the coming days,and could raise prospects for a special session. Bonding,Environment&Transportation Substantial changes of importance to small cities were made in negotiations that were bundled into a single bill related to overall capital investments,the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund/Public Facilities Authority,and borrowing for Transportation.Some environmentally related funding listed below is separately designated for general obligation(GO)bonds and for higher cost appropriation bonds—not backed by the full faith and credit of the state. General obligation bonding passed late Sunday included$64.35 million for the Public Facilities Authority(PFA)handling local wastewater and water needs—including$25 million for drinking water-related projects.GO bonding for local projects in member cities include$6 million for Perham where repurposing the old high school is planned,$1.3 million for Babbitt city recreational area, $1.5 million in state trail funding from Harmony to the Iowa border,$850,000 for Nashwauk and surrounding communities upgrading wastewater facilities,and$400,000 for a water connection in Loretto. One of the more controversial aspects of the bundled Bonding legislation involves a late-arriving proposal for using appropriation bonds for various Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund(ENRTF)projects,including for grants to wastewater treatment facilities(WWTFs)in cities under 5,000.The bill authorizes up to$98 million in appropriation bonds over 20 years at a total borrowing cost of up to$151.9 million.Of that,up to 5 percent(estimated at$50 million or more)of the trust fund corpus can be used for PFA loans for cities under 5,000. In addition,the LCCMR is authorized to consider spending up to$10 million in grants to for 29 of 52 WWTF needs in the small cities.This latter provision is especially controversial because voters constitutionally authorized the use of lottery funds for environmental needs with the express understanding spelled out in statute that these grants would not be used for municipal wastewater facilities. PFA funding subject to appropriation bonding totals$59 million,including$14 million in EPA match. The LCCMR projects funded include$700,000 for the pond and mechanical WWTF optimization pilot project strongly supported by MAOSC for its cost-savings potential.Drinking water studies to more efficiently reduce contamination in community systems total $1.325 million,and$325,000 is designated for storm water effluent removal study in community treatment ponds. The bonding legislation also includes an additional$541.83 million in borrowing designated for transportation needs.The lion's share of the cost goes to Corridors of Commerce,but does not show up in current fiscal tracking because the funds are designated for fiscal years 2022-24.Given the size of the allotment,future obligations required and lack of public discussion on how funds would be used before its inclusion,the governor might not accept this line item.These transportation provisions were likely added once it became apparent that the constitutional amendment ballot question shifting sales tax revenue on auto parts from the general fund to transportation would not pass.The bipartisan votes needed for the proposal in the Senate apparently did not materialize,so the constitution amendment proposal was not considered on the floor. Pension reform When it comes to pension reform,legislators and the governor appear to be on the same page.Three years in the making,the omnibus pension reform bill passed in both the Senate and House without dissent.The bill requires shared sacrifice to ensure long- term solvency—and will have an impact on both state and local pension funds across the state.This was the last bill passed in the 2018 legislative session,and it is expected to be signed by the governor. MAOSC annual meeting In conjunction with LMC annual conference at the River's Edge Convention Center in St.Cloud,the MAOSC annual meeting is set for Wednesday,June 20,2:30-3:30 pm in the Mitchell Room.The MAOSC Executive Committee will be meeting immediately prior, from 2-2:30 pm,in the Schilplin Room.As always,representatives of member cities are encouraged to attend. -END- 30 of 52 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 8:09 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Federal Advocacy Update:Week of May 22, 2018 For weekly notes ----Original Message----- From: National League of Cities<advocacy@nlc.org> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tue, May 22, 2018 5:08 pm Subject: Federal Advocacy Update:Week of May 22, 2018 If this message is not displaying properly,please view the online version. Federal Advocacy Update In This Issue - During Infrastructure Week, City Leaders Press Congress to Invest and Rebuild Federal Funding Maintained for City Priorities in FY19 First Draft Spending Bills House Passes Senate Banking Bill Senate and House Release Water Resources Bills Perkins Act Reauthorization May Have New Life in Senate Senate Judiciary Committee Advances the Substance Abuse Prevention Act What the Senate Net Neutrality Vote Means for Cities Senate Stalls on NFIP Reauthorization Farm Bill Fails in House EPA Extends Deadline for WIFIA Applications Deadlines Fast Approaching for Department of Justice Grants EPA Releases New Risk Management Proposed Rule FAA Drone Pilot Takes Off Over Cities i 31 of 52 During Infrastructure Week, City Leaders Press Congress to Invest and Rebuild Ashley Smith, 202.626.3094 In meetings on Capitol Hill and during events across the nation, city leaders came together for Infrastructure Week 2018 to highlight the current state of America's infrastructure and tell Congress that we need a federal partner to invest in infrastructure with cities. To begin this week of advocacy, on Monday, May 14, NLC President Mark Stodola, mayor, Little Rock, Ark., joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, corporate executives, and labor leaders during the Infrastructure Week 2018 East Coast kick off in Washington, D.C.'s Union Station. To read his remarks, click here. Also on May 14, NLC hosted a briefing in our National City- County Leadership Center to highlight the workforce development needs from the perspective of workers, employers and the data which impacts the economic vitality of cities. The panel, moderated by NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony, featured NLC President Mayor Mark Stodola, Amy Blair of the Aspen Institute, David Mallino of the Laborers International Union of North America, Danial Villao of the U.S. Department of Labor and Dave Young of Boeing. To learn more about this event, visit NLC's blog, CitiesSpeak. On Tuesday, May 15, NLC First Vice President Karen Freeman-Wilson, mayor, Gary, Ind., and Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee Chair Gil Ziffer, commissioner, Tallahassee, Fla., paved the way on Capitol Hill while meeting with professional staff from the Senate and House authorizing committees that oversee workforce and education policy. 2 32 of 52 i i T On Wednesday, May 16, NLC First Vice President Freeman-Wilson and leaders from six of NLC's Federal Advocacy Committees joined NLC staff for our annual Infrastructure Week fly-in. During this time on Capitol Hill, NLC leaders and staff met with key Members of Congress and committee staff to press them to make federal infrastructure investment a priority. To learn more about this fly-in, visit NLC's blog, CitiesSpeak. In addition, delegations from the Georgia Municipal Association, the Florida League of Cities, and the Kentucky League of Cities traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for city priorities. NLC also participated in several events throughout Infrastructure Week: 3 33 of 52 • NLC Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Federal Advocacy Committee Chair Cynthia Pratt, deputy mayor, Lacey, Wash., provided the local perspective during the "Water, Parks and Cities: Partners in Green Infrastructure" Capitol Hill briefing, which highlighted ways water utilities, park and recreation agencies, planners, and landscape architects are working to plan, fund, and implement green infrastructure projects. • NLC First Vice President Freeman-Wilson gave opening remarks at the "C- Suite Perspectives on the Value of Water" discussion, which highlighted how companies are driving innovative water management practices and navigating the challenges of today's complex water landscape. • NLC Community and Economic Development Federal Advocacy Committee Chair Gyna Bivens, councilmember, Fort Worth, Texas provided the local perspective on the panel for the "Municipal Bonds: The Foundation and Future of Infrastructure Finance" discussion, which examined the role municipal bonds have played in infrastructure development. • Mayor Wade Troxell, Fort Collins, Colo., participated in the "Bloomberg Next: Infrastructure," event and provided the local perspective on the creative and practical applications of commercial drone deployment. Finally, NLC's Rebuild With Us message reached a new level as digital billboards went live on highways, at bus stops and at airports in 48 cities across the country. With the support of Clear Channel, these billboards asked a simple question to the general public: How was your commute today?While the nation's infrastructure needs loom large, NLC hopes that by connecting the impact of poor infrastructure on American's lives to how cities are already rebuilding and reimagining for the future, we can continue to build support for local and national infrastructure needs. 4 34 of 52 fs r � r 5 o u a h Throughout Infrastructure Week, NLC's message was amplified through social media under the hashtag #RebuildWithUs. For additional photos and highlights from Infrastructure Week, follow NLC on Twitter and Facebook. Federal Funding Maintained for City Priorities in FY19 First Draft Spending Bills Michael Wallace, 202-626-3025 Last week, the House and Senate Appropriations Committee's began the process of advancing the 12 annual spending bills necessary for maintaining federal programs and government operation. Under regular order, Congress has until the new fiscal year, beginning October 1, to send the 12 bills to the President for enactment. However, existing time constraints on the Congressional calendar make it all but certain that Congress will again extend that deadline and put off any difficult spending bills until after the midterm elections. In the House, several Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 spending bills have already received subcommittee consideration including the Energy-Water bill; the Interior- Environment bill; the Transportation-HUD bill; and the Commerce-Justice-Science 5 35 of 52 bill. The Senate is expected to follow suit this week with subcommittee consideration of those bills, plus the Agriculture bill. For cities, the hard-fought federal funding increases for city priorities enacted in FY18 are generally maintained in the FY19 drafts, including: Energy-Water The House bill largely rejects the President's proposed cuts, providing level funding at $251 million for Weatherization and $2.1 billion for the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE), a decrease of$200 million over FY18. The bill includes several policy riders, including one to repeal the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Rule. Interior-Environment The House bill provides an increase to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) — providing $75 million, compared to'$63 million in FY18, and funds the Clean Water and Drinking Water State revolving loan fund programs at FY17 levels, $1.393 billion and $863 million respectively. The bill also includes policy riders, including one to repeal the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Rule. Commerce-Justice-Science The House bill provides $447 million for grant programs to help stem the tide of overdoses resulting from opioid abuse, including drug treatment, prescription drug monitoring, overdose-reversal drugs, and at-risk youth programs. The bill also increases resources for programs that reduce violent and gun crime, including $75 million in grants to states to improve their records used in background checks, $50 million in grants to reduce gang and gun violence, $100 million as authorized by the STOP School Violence Act, $100 million for youth mentoring programs, and $20 million for police active shooter training. Transportation-HUD The House bill would increase funding for affordable housing and transportation programs that, according to committee documents, would represent another significant down-payment on infrastructure. The biggest increase is a $1.7 billion, or 68 percent, increase in highway grants to states, to $4.25 billion. The Better 6 36 of 52 Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development, or BUILD, program (formerly known as TIGER Grants) would be cut under the proposal, from $1.5 billion to $750 million. On the housing side, the bill would maintain last year's increase for CDBG for a total of$3.37 billion; as well as level funding for homeless assistance grants, public housing, and Choice Neighborhoods. The bill excludes most of the controversial policy riders sought by the White House including minimum rent increases, new work requirements, and time limits on assistance. City leaders can track the development of the FY19 spending bills by visiting NLC's Budget Tracker, which tracks dozens of federal programs important to cities across all federal agencies. House Passes Senate Banking Bill Brian Egan, 202.626.3107; Michael Wallace, 202-626-3025 Today, the House passed the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155) and sent it to the President to be signed into law. The Act, which passed the Senate on March 14, rolls back some banking regulations set forth under the Dodd—Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The legislation contains provisions that will help cities served by community banks by providing targeted regulatory relief and will lower interest rates for municipal bonds by making them more attractive to large institutional investors. Community Banks S. 2155 raises the threshold for a bank to be considered a Systemically Important Financial Institution (SIFI) from $50 billion in assets to $250 billion. Many community banks fell within the original range and were constrained by the accompanying compliance regulations that larger national banks were more easily able to meet. HQLA Reclassification for Municipal Bonds The legislation also instructs bank regulators to reclassify investment grade municipal bonds that are both market ready and liquid as level 2B "high quality 37 of 52 liquid assets" (HQLA). An HQLA classification of municipal bonds would make them more attractive to larger financial institutions who would then be able to use bonds to satisfy part of their Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) requirements, set forth under Dodd Frank. This in turn would lower interest rates on municipal debt. Senate and House Release Water Resources Bills Carolyn Berndt, 202.626.3101 On May 8, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee introduced the America's Water Infrastructure Act (S. 2800) to authorize water resources projects and other water infrastructure programs. NLC weighed in on the bill, which authorizes flood control, navigation and ecosystem restoration projects under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) and includes provisions that will help communities improve our nation's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and improve stormwater management. The bipartisan bill is sponsored by Committee Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member Tom Carper (D- DE), Subcommittee Chairman James Inhofe (R-OK) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Ben Cardin (D-MD). Specifically, the bill: • Requires the Army Corps headquarters and districts to have greater local government input in the development and implementation of a 5-year budget and work plan of projects and initiatives to be carried out; • Provides the sense of Congress for robust funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds; • Authorizes grant programs to address combined sewer overflow, sanitary sewer overflow and stormwater discharges at $225 million for fiscal years 2019 and 2020; • Reauthorizes and expands the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WI FIA) at $100 million for fiscal years 2020 and 2021; • Codifies the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Planning framework; and • Establishes a water infrastructure workforce development program. The bill does not include a provision to ensure that the money in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund is used on an annual basis for its designated purpose of 8 38 of 52 ensuring that our nation's ports and harbors do not continue to fall into disrepair. The Committee marked up the bill on May 22 and passed a manager's amendment. Meanwhile, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduced the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA, H.R. 8) on May 18. Sponsored by Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA), Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D- OR), Subcommittee Chairman Garret Graves (R-LA) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Grace Napolitano (D-CA), the bill is similar to the Senate bill with regard to the authorization of Army Corps projects, but does not include the other water infrastructure provisions, which could be incorporated into a separate water infrastructure package later this year. The House bill, however, does include a provision that provides for the full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for its intended purpose. The Committee plans to mark up the bill on May 23, with the idea of bringing it to the House floor for a vote in June. Last week, NLC weighed in on our priorities for the bill, as well as met with key committee staff and member offices of the House and Senate as part of Infrastructure Week. Perkins Act Reauthorization May Have New Life in Senate Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman, 202.626.3098 The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins Act) directs investment by the federal government to vocational and technical education across the country, with an increased focus on academic achievement and strengthening the connections between secondary and postsecondary education. NLC has long advocated for federal support of this bill through our National Municipal Policy and strengthening connections to career and technical education through the Perkins Act is one of the key recommendations of our workforce provisions for infrastructure investment. While leaders of our Federal Advocacy Committees traveled to Washington, D.C. during Infrastructure Week to meet with House and Senate congressional staff who oversee workforce and education policy, staff from Senators Alexander (R- 9 39 of 52 TN) and Murray (D-WA) began negotiations over the Perkins Act. This signals a major shift in the Senate, who has been inactive on this legislation since the House passed their version of the bill, H.R. 2353, in June of last year. Perkins was last reauthorized in 2006 and was originally due for reauthorization in 2012. Needless to say, the reauthorization is well overdue. Senators Murray and Alexander will be working closely with Senators Enzi (R- WY) and Casey (D-PA) to craft a final piece of legislation that staff hope will receive a vote in the Senate before August recess. Senate Judiciary Committee Advances the Substance Abuse Prevention Act Yucel Ors, 202.626.3924 On May 17, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the Substance Abuse Prevention Act (S. 2789), which reauthorizes drug abuse programs and provides assistance to various agencies to better combat opioid addiction and support those recovering from substance abuse. NLC supports provisions in the bill that would reauthorize crucial substance use prevention programs and provide assistance to local efforts to address the opioid crisis. Specifically, the legislation would: • Reauthorize the Office of National Drug Control Policy at the White House, which oversees Executive Branch efforts on narcotics control and ensures efforts complement and strengthen state and local anti-drug activities. • Reauthorize drug abuse prevention programs such as the Drug-Free Communities Program and the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program and allows the ONDCP Director to participate in and expand opioid and heroin awareness campaigns which were authorized under the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). • Reauthorize the Department of Justice funding for drug courts, which provide targeted interventions for individuals with drug addiction and substance abuse disorders and allows non-profit organizations to provide important training and technical assistance to drug courts. 10 40 of 52 • Authorize the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to conduct a pilot program in partnership with healthcare and community organizations to raise awareness of substance abuse, strengthen community organizations that provide long-term substance abuse assistance, and target criminal organizations responsible for increasing the supply of illicit narcotics. • Provide resources to the Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) for screening, treatment, supportive housing, and interventions in order to help support families as they battle substance abuse challenges. • Eliminate barriers that previously prevented members of group and individual health plans from accessing abuse-deterrent opioids and requires commercial and Medicare plans to educate practitioners on abuse prevention efforts, including the use of abuse-deterrent opioids. • Require hospitals that accept Medicare and Medicaid patients to provide overdose reversal medication and a referral to treatment options as part of the discharge protocol for overdose patients. • Require the DOJ and HHS to complete a plan for educating and training medical practitioners in best practices for prescribing controlled substances. The full Senate may consider this and other opioid related bills prior to the Memorial Day recess. What the Senate Net Neutrality Vote Means for Cities Angelina Panettied, 202.626.3996 After months of protest by state governments and delays, the Senate voted 52-47 on May 16 in favor of a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the FCC's December Restoring Internet Freedom Order, an action by the agency to eliminate net neutrality regulations. The vote was supported by all Senate Democrats, as well as Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski (AK), Susan Collins (ME), and John Kennedy (LA). The FCC's action remains in place and will go into effect in June, unless the House also passes the resolution and it is signed by the President— currently an unlikely scenario. The vote was intended to restore the 2015 net neutrality framework, which was overturned in December in a move that NLC opposed. Elimination of net 41 of 52 neutrality regulations opens cities and consumers to the possibility of blocking, throttling, and the paid prioritization of internet traffic, and preempts state and local governments from enacting their own net neutrality requirements. Thus far, 23 state attorneys general have joined a lawsuit to block the rollback of net neutrality, and a number of states have introduced or passed legislation or executive orders to preserve some degree of net neutrality in their states, in defiance of the FCC ruling's preemptive measures. The FCC's regulatory rollback is set to go into effect in June, after several months of delay in publication of the final order. Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn (TN- 7) has introduced the Internet Freedom Act (H.R. 4070) which partially moves net neutrality principles into statute, but falls short of prohibiting paid prioritization of internet traffic by ISPs, and has failed to gain bipartisan support. The legal challenges brought by states and the anticipated actions by internet service providers could take months or years to unfold, but in the intervening time, some cities, such as Fort Collins, Colo., have elected to create their own municipal broadband networks to ensure residents' access to free and open internet traffic is protected. Senate Stalls on NFIP Reauthorization Yucel Drs, 202.626.3924 Unless Congress renews the statutory authority of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to operate by July 31, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would stop selling and renewing flood insurance policies for millions of properties in communities across the nation. Nationwide, the National Association of Realtors estimates that a lapse might impact approximately 40,000 home sale closings per month. NLC is very concerned that the Senate has been slow to consider legislation that would provide long-term reauthorization of the NFIP. We are urging the Senate to quickly pass the legislation to provide long-term reauthorization of the NFIP, while making essential reforms to reduce the program's complexity while transitioning it to a sounder financial framework. 12 42 of 52 Specifically, NLC is urging the Senate to require FEMA to work with state and local governments, the insurance industry, and other stakeholders to develop an incentive-based disaster insurance and mitigation system that would encourage property owners to retrofit existing structures to reduce future losses from natural disasters. We are also asking that the legislation should encourage lending institutions to incorporate mitigation provisions as conditions for loans. Finally, Congress should provide additional resources to FEMA to utilize the best technology and methods available to improve the mapping process, including seeking the input from local government officials prior to approving any flood map that could impact local zoning rules. Farm Bill Fails in House Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman, 202.626.3098 On May 18, the House failed to pass the Agriculture and Nutrition Act (Farm Bill; H.R. 2), by a vote of 198 to 213. All Democrats opposed the bill, largely due to the inclusion of work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP; formerly known as food stamps). These requirements would have expanded the number of participants that would be subject to work requirements and create stronger penalties for those who don't comply. The bill was also opposed by 30 conservative Republicans, members of the Freedom Caucus, who opposed the amount of funding for SNAP in this bill as well as failing to get concession on a future vote on immigration in exchange for their support. NLC's National Municipal Policy supports federal efforts to encourage employment that reduces dependence on welfare, provided it considers local capacity as well as regional differences and does not create unfunded mandates. As such, we had strong concerns about the inclusion of increased work requirements in this bill. Additionally, NLC opposed an amendment by Rep. Steve King (R-IA) that preempts state authority to regulate production of farm goods in other states. The Farm Bill is wide-ranging legislation that establishes federal farm, food and rural policy. The current authorization expires on September 30. Important to cities and towns are the portions of the bill pertaining to rural development, water 13 43 of 52 infrastructure and conservation, and food and nutrition. Prior to the House Agriculture Committee mark up, NLC weighed in on local priorities for the bill. It's unclear if the House will modify the bill and attempt to bring it back to the floor for another vote. Meanwhile, the Senate has yet to introduce its bill. EPA Extends Deadline for WIFIA Applications Carolyn Berndt, On May 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the deadline to apply for a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to July 31. WIFIA provides low-interest loans and loan guarantees for large water infrastructure projects of national or regional significance (projects of at least $20 million or $5 million for communities serving less than 25,000 people). WIFIA received $63 million under the FY18 omnibus appropriations bill, which the agency estimates could leverage over $11 billion toward water infrastructure projects. WIFIA credit assistance can be used for a wide range of projects, including: • Drinking water treatment and distribution projects; • Wastewater conveyance and treatment projects; Enhanced energy efficiency projects at drinking water and wastewater facilities; • Desalination, aquifer recharge, alternative water supply, and water recycling projects; and • Drought prevention, reduction, or mitigation projects. EPA has a number of resources to assist prospective borrowers, including: • WIFIA Overview and Benefits Factsheets • Letter of Interest Form • Letter of Interest Submission Checklist Sample Letter of Interest • Sample Financial Pro Forma 14 44 of 52 • Letter of Interest Frequent Questions In addition, past webinar presentations and recordings are available, and registration is open for two more webinars that the WIFIA program is hosting during the letter of interest submission period: • May 30, 2018; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (ET): WIFIA Letter of Interest Submission and Selection Process Question and Answer Session • June 4, 2018; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (ET): Overview of the WIFIA Program and 2018 Selection Round Deadlines Fast Approaching for Department of Justice Grants Yuce/Ors, The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs has several open grant solicitations that have fast approaching application deadlines. These grants include: • The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) Grant Program: The program supports cross-system collaboration to improve responses and outcomes for individuals with mental illnesses (MI) or co- occurrina mental illness and substance abuse (CMISA) who come into contact with the justice system. This program supports public safety and violence reduction through service partnerships that enhance and increase law enforcement responses to people with MI and CMISA. Deadline May 29, 2098. • Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program: The program supports the implementation of body-worn camera programs in law enforcement agencies across the country. The BWC PIP addresses the development and implementation of policies and practices for effective program adoption, and includes factors such as the purchase, deployment, and maintenance of camera systems and equipment; data storage and access; and privacy considerations. Deadline May 39, 2098. • Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program: The program provides grants to either establish new drug courts or enhance existing drug court 15 45 of 52 programs using evidence-based principles and practices. The program supports courts that integrate the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) adult drug court standards into existing drug court services. Deadline June 5, 2018. • Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-based Program (COAP): COAP's purpose is to provide financial and technical assistance to states, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments to plan, develop, and implement comprehensive efforts to identify, respond to, treat, and support those impacted by the opioid epidemic. Deadline June 7, 2018. • Adult Reentry and Employment Strategic Planning Program: The Second Chance Act programs are designed to help communities develop and implement comprehensive and collaborative strategies that address the challenges posed by incarcerated adults re-entering their communities and the workforce, as well as recidivism reduction. The FY 2018 Adult Reentry and Employment Strategic Planning Program will provide funding for strategic planning grants to develop innovative approach to reduce recidivism and increase job readiness for offenders returning from incarceration and to integrate best practices in reentry and employment. Deadline June 18, 2018. For more information about these and other DOJ grant programs, click here. EPA Releases New Risk Management Proposed Rule Carolyn Berndt, 202.626.3101 On May 17, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Proposed Risk Management Program (RMP) Reconsideration Rule to rescind or modify certain provisions of a rule published under the previous administration. The Risk Management Rule applies to facilities that use regulated toxic and flammable hazardous substances, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, and requires coordination with local emergency responders. On May 21, EPA held a briefing for state and local government organizations on the items for reconsideration from the 2017 RMP amendments. NLC previously raised concerns with several of the 2017 provisions, including costs to local 16 46 of 52 governments both as owner and operators of water and wastewater treatment facilities and as first responders, as well as vague and unworkable definitions. The proposed reconsideration rule would eliminate requirements around third party audits and root cause analysis for accidents and near misses, while maintaining, with modification, provisions around local emergency coordination, emergency response exercises and public meetings. The Agency will be accepting public comments on the proposed rule for 60 days following publication in the Federal Register. The Agency's intent is to finalize the reconsideration rule by early 2019. NLC is reviewing the rule and will likely submit comments. If cities or towns also submit comments, please forward a copy to NLC at berndt(aD_nlc.org. FAA Drone Pilot Takes Off Over Cities Brittney Kohler, 202.626.3964 On May 9, the FAA named the first ten participants for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS or drone) Integration Pilot Program (IPP). Announced last fall by the White House, this Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) IPP invites local, state and tribal governments to create partnership teams with the private sector to expand new and expanded integration of drone operations. While many cities have gained access to drone operations using a waiver process, these pilot sites are meant to drive data-collection for future rulemaking, increase drone use in the U.S. and encourage greater collaboration. Fields that could see immediate opportunities from the program include commerce, photography, emergency management, public safety, precision agriculture and infrastructure inspections, and industry enthusiasts posit that in less than a decade, the economic benefit of integrating UAS in the nation's airspace could reach $82 billion and create 100,000 jobs. FAA received a robust response, with about 150 applications submitted in a very short response window, yet FAA's selection of teams included the following cities: • City of Reno, Nev. • City of San Diego, Calif. 17 47 of 52 • Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Durant, Okla. • North Dakota Department of Transportation, Bismarck, N.D. • Kansas Department of Transportation, Topeka, Kan. • North Carolina Department of Transportation, Raleigh, N.C. • Virginia Tech - Center for Innovative Technology, Herndon, Va. • Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, Memphis, Tenn. • Lee County Mosquito Control District, Ft. Myers, Fla. • University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska NLC continues to advocate for expansion of cities' capabilities to integrate drones in their communities on their terms and many drone provisions are being pursued in the FAA bill. NLC believes that cities' engagement within current pilot projects can set the collaborative expectations for the future. If your state will have UAS testing, we encourage city leaders to request information and consultation from the drone pilot state lead, ask how they will facilitate community engagement, and learn more about cities' traditional roles and authorities with drones in NLC's "Cities and Drones" report. NLCNATIONAL LEAGUE '" d OF CITIES CMTS s1ra"o 10"IrwtR You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. Update your communication preferences. This message was intended for: marvmccomberCaD-aol.com 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy O 2018 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Informz is 48 of 52 Current/Archived Newsletters -Metro Cities Page 1 of 4 CETRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Search[____ l GO Metro Cities News May 24, 2018 Newsletter Archive of FakOCW" Have you heard the latest? Follow us on Twitter! 2018 Legislature Adjourns Sine Die; Governor Vetoes Tax and Supplemental Budget Bills 40d p4bucabaft The 2018 regular legislative session concluded on Sunday, May 20th just before L44iIIIIIIIIIII"901WAS midnight. Over the weekend, and up until the time of adjournment, legislators passed key bills including capital investment bills, a cuffeak/'Ankiiind supplemental budget bill, a K-12/tax conformity bill, and a pensions bill. On Wednesday, Governor Dayton vetoed the tax and supplemental budget bills. In a press conference Sunday, the Governor had warned that he would be vetoing the tax and budget bills if they remained in their current forms. The veto letters can be sbw found and Lin"40d prawatwliam The Governor has not yet acted on the e cw" capital investment bill that was passed on Sunday. 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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 city to have a voice in the processes for the policies as well as at the legislature. Please note there are NEW times for committees, as well as a NEW date change for the Housing and Economic Development Committee. Policy committees are open to city staff as well as elected officials and the form to sign-up can be found on our 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: • Committees will meet either 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! 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