HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly notes - June 15th 2018 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: June 15th,2018
TO: City Council Members&Staff
FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
Zoning and Development Items:
1. The City has received two applications: Joseph's is seeking to install a changeable copy sign,like at Stillwater Motors or Pizza Ranch and O'Neil Electric
is seeking a rezoning of property from B2 to Business Transitional for the house that is essentially used as a dentist office and other commercial activities;
this Is just to the north of Walgreens along Osgood Ave.O'Neil hopes to move their offices to this site and rent out other internal offices.These are both
planned to go the Planning Commission in July.
2. The City has received a minor subdivision application from Mr.Tom Theits,he and his wife have purchased the"Richert°property located in the Village
area. The property is approximately 100'X 300'and they are seeking to create two conforming lots.This can be reviewed administratively and also
approved in a similar fashion.We generally see no red flags at this point and the ultimate planned uses are to be single family and which is compliant
with the Ordinance.No enclosure. {{
3. At the June 261h City Council meeting,staff will be providing a memo and narrative engaging a request
from Simonet's Furniture to allow roof-top signage. In their case they would like to install an old-time
buggy carriage.This is currently not permitted and historically the City has not viewed this as a positive
element due to concerns of light,wind loads and that some of these can basically be eyesores.Any
approvals of these would require a zoning code text amendment. While the concept planned from
Simonet's may be tasteful,the City will be hard pressed to find an objective standard under which we .t
may be able review these.Just remember the large inflatable purple ape and the big cow issues...
4. On Wednesday evening I attended the BCWD meeting where we provided their Board a short .
introduction to the entire Norell Ave/STH 36 redevelopment concept of creating a regional storm water ``
system and which may seek deviations from their rules.Recall such rules require the water that comes from the sites to meet pre-settlement conditions.
The Board was amenable to exploring creative or unique ways to consider a regional solution for this area and committed that they would work towards
that end.Staff has another meeting planned with BCWD staff next week.I have enclosed the short packet I provided their Board.On a related note,the
City Engineer did provide a draft copy of the Drainage Study that was approved by the City Council in May.I have also attached that within,but I will ask
the City Engineer to explain it in more detail on 6126.
5. Staff would like to ask the Council to consider holding a Worksession on 6/26/18—just prior to the planned City Council that evening so we can gather
more feedback and direction on a couple of items including:A Feasibility Study for the planned reconstruction of Memorial Ave and an update on the
storm water study for Norell Ave./BCWD elements I note above.I will send out a separate email on this item.
6. Enclosed are copies of two letters to property owners asking that they cut their grass.
7. Bids were received again for the Palmer Station development and low bid pricing came in at$599,000 whereas the former bid was$585,000.This matter
again is pending a public hearing on 6/14118 and possible Council action on 6/26/18
Other items:
• MNDOT has informed the City that they will be installing changes to the signal units-installing additional reflection plates.Please see the enclosed letter
dated 5/31/18.
• ESR provided a letter updating their clients about changes to their firm—a merger with another firm called Rise.ESR provides the cleaning services here
at City Hall.Their work is fair considering the month fee of about$500,but it does also provide good training and resources for their employees who are
generally known to have some challenges.
• The LMC Annual Conference will be held next week in St Cloud.The Mayor will be attending along with related business meetings,Jennifer Pinski will
be the from Wed to Friday and I will be there on Thursday&Friday.Registration is still available and this meeting can be a valuable exposure to new
ideas,receive legislative and legal updates and learn about what other cities might be engaged with.See www.lmc.oro.
• The annual Coalition of Utility Cities meeting is slated for Monday and Mayor McComber will be attending;enclosed is the planned agenda.
Mayor McComber provided:
NLC—Weekly for 6/9/18
MAOSC-State Newsletter for 6/11/18
Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
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To: Eric Johnson From: Peter Allen
City of Oak Park Heights Tyler Johnson
File: 193804309 Date: June 12, 2018
Reference: Norell Avenue and Highway 36 Drainage and Water Quality Study
This report summarizes the storm water drainage study for the proposed Norell Avenue backage
road/roundabout and potential redevelopment along the Highway 36 corridor(see attached Figure 1).The
study focuses on the design parameters necessary to meet the Brown's Creek Watershed (BCWD)
requirements, but also considers the City and NPDES Construction General Permit requirements.A
comparison between these design requirements is summarized below.
DESIGN CRITERIA
The study area, as shown in Figure 1, covers an area of approximately 15 acres, with the existing land use
primarily fully built out commercial development. This area was analyzed to evaluate the feasibility of meeting
the BCWD requirements. The BCWD and City/NPDES stormwater requirements are:
Rate Control:
• BCWD: No increase in peak flows from the site, compared with the pre-settlement conditions, for the
2-, 10-, and 100-year, 24-hour storm events.
• City: No increase in peak flow from the site, compared with existing conditions, for the 2-, 10-, and
100-year, 24-hour storm events
Volume Control:
• BCWD: No increase in stormwater runoff volumes from all points where discharge leaves the site,
compared to the pre-settlement conditions, for the 2-year, 24-hours storm event. Based on Section
2.2(c) of BCWD rules,this volume corresponds to 50 percent of the required volume from all new and
reconstructed impervious surfaces.
• NPDES: Provide water quality volume equal to 1-inch over the new impervious surface.
Water Quality:
• BCWD: No increase in annual phosphorus loading as compared with the pre-development conditions.
Other criteria and assumptions:
• Infiltration is not allowed per City requirements as study area is located within the boundaries of the
High Vulnerability Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA)
• Infiltration volume must infiltrate within 24-hours since Browns Creek is a trout stream.
• Rainfall depths assume NOAA Atlas 14 rainfall data with NOAA (Midwest/Southeast states) (MSE) 3
rainfall distribution
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Reference: Norell Avenue and Highway 36 Drainage and Water Quality Study
Table 1 —Rainfall Depths
Storm Event Rainfall Depth(in)
2-yr 2.81
10-yr 4.17
100-yr 7.21
Minimum time of concentration was assumed to be 10 minutes for the modeling of the drainage areas
within the Study Area.
SITE DRAINAGE
Pre-Settlement
The 15-acre study area consists of Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG) B and C soils. Based on section 2.5.1 of
BCWD rules,the area was analyzed with Curare Numbers (CN) 57 and 70 for HSG B and C soils,
respectively.
Pre-Development
This is considered to be equivalent to existing conditions and includes 8 acres of impervious surface, 6.3
acres of pervious surface, and 0.7 acres of existing pond surface.
Redevelopment
This includes the potential Norell Avenue roundabout and backage road, which includes 4.5 acres of new and
reconstructed impervious. The potential commercial redevelopment covers approximately 6.7 acres and
assumes 85% impervious coverage.
Table 3 summarizes the land cover for each analysis condition.
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Reference: Norell Avenue and Highway 36 Drainage and Water Quality Study
Table 2-Land Cover Summary for Each Condition
Land Cover CN Pre-Settlement Pre-Development Redevelopment/
(ac) (ac) Proposed (ac)
Impervious (Road) 98 - 3 3.6
Impervious (Redeveloped) 98 - 4.3 5.7
Impervious (Undeveloped) 98 - 0.7 0.7
Pond 98 - 0.7 0.7
Pervious (Road) 61 - 1.1 0.5
Pervious (Road) 74 - 0.4 0.4
Pervious (Redeveloped) 61 - 1.7 0.6
Pervious (Redeveloped) 74 - 0.7 0.4
Pervious (Undeveloped) 61 - 1.8 1.8
Pervious (Undeveloped) 74 0.6 0.6
Pervious (Pre-Settlement) 57 9.6 - -
Pervious (Pre-Settlement) 70 5.4 - -
Total 15 15 15
BMP SIZING AND DESIGN
Best Management Practice (BMP) consideration and sizing was completed for both redevelopment scenarios;
BWCD, and City/NPDES. Because infiltration is not a feasible option, filtration features were considered as
appropriate options. Table 2 summarizes the approximate sizing requirements for each scenario assuming
the implementation of a filtration basin with filtration depth of 1.5-ft, side slopes of 4:1 (H:V). The analysis
assumes that the entire Study Area is routed to the basin for rate control and water quality treatment.
Table 3-Conceptual Filtration Basin Design
Design Parameter BCWD Scenario City/NPDES Scenario
Filtration Area (ac) 0.9 0.25
Filtration Depth (ft) 1.5 1.5
Filtration Volume (ac-ft) 1.4 0.4
Total Depth (Approximate) (ft) 5 5.5
Total Area (ac) 1.1 0.5
Piped Outlet Size (in) 36 30
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Reference: Norell Avenue and Highway 36 Drainage and Water Quality Study
RATE CONTROL
Tables 4 and 5 below summarize the allowable peak flow rates for each condition for the 2-, 10-, and 100-
year, 24-hour storm events. Because there is existing infrastructure within and upstream of the Study Area,
these existing features and land covers were included in all three conditions. Only the area within the Study
Area changes for each condition. Below is a brief explanation of how each condition was modeled for rate
control.
• To calculate the peak flow rates for pre-settlement conditions,the entire 15 acres within the Study
Area is modeled with no ponding.
• Under pre-development/existing conditions,the Study Area was modeled as the area functions
currently, with ponding in place.
• For redevelopment/proposed conditions, the Study Area is split similarly to the pre-development
conditions, but with modifications to impervious and pervious surface area. The Study Area is then
routed to a proposed filtration basin, which has been conceptually located in the northwest corner of
the Study Area. Two analyses were completed with different goals;to meet BCWD requirements and
to meet City and NPDES requirements.
Table 4—Rate Control Summary(BCWD)
Condition 2-yr 10-yr 100-yr
Pre-Settlement 23 39 97
Redevelopment 16 29 85
Table 5—Rate Control Summary(City)
Condition 2-yr 10-yr 100-yr
Pre-Development 33 52 126
Redevelopment 25 51 97
VOLUME CONTROL
Table 6 below summarizes the volume control requirements for both the Norell Avenue roundabout and
backage road as well as the potential redevelopment within the Study Area.These volumes were calculated
using HydroCAD and the HydroCAD output data is includes in the attachments. Due to the City's restriction
on infiltration within the DWSMA boundary, meeting the BCWD volume control requirement is not feasible.As
an alternative, the concept design includes a filtration volume equal to the required infiltration volume.
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Reference: Norell Avenue and Highway 36 Drainage and Water Quality Study
Table 6—BCWD Volume Control Summary
Roadway
Scenario Area Land Cover Runoff 2.4.1 Volume
Volume Required
(2-Year 24-Hour Event) (ac) (ac-ft) (ac-ft)
Pre-settlement 4.1 B Soil (CN =57) 0.081 0
0.4 C Soil (CN =70)
3.6 Impervious (CN = 98)
Reconstruction Impervious
(Road) 0.5 Pervious (CN =61) 0.743 0.331
0.4 Pervious (CN =74)
Development
Pre-settlement 6 B Soil (CN =57) 0.12 0
0.7 C Soil (CN =70)
5.7 Impervious (CN = 98)
Reconstruction Impervious
(Development) 0.5 B Soil (CN =61) 1.157 1.037
0.5 C Soil (CN =74)
Total Volume Control Requirement 1.368
To meet BCWD requirements,the total volume control required is 1.368 ac-ft. For comparison, the volume
required by the NPDES permit was calculated for the Study Area.The NPDES permit requires a water quality
volume equal to 1 inch over the new impervious surface. Table 7 below summarizes this analysis.
Table 7-NPDES Volume Control Summary
Existing Impervious (ac) 8.0
Road & Redeveloped Impervious (ac) 10.0
Additional Impervious (ac) 2.0
Volume Requirement(ac-ft) 0.17
WATER QUALITY
Table 8 summarizes the water quality analysis for both the filtration basin meeting BCWD volume control and
the filtration basin meeting NPDES volume control. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's (MPCA)
Minimal Impact Design (MIDS) Calculator was used to analyze the water quality component of this study. To
meet BCWD requirements,the proposed design must not increase the total phosphorus (TP) loading leaving
the site compared to pre-development, or existing conditions. MIDS Calculator output data is included in the
attachments.
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Reference: Norell Avenue and Highway 36 Drainage and Water Quality Study
Table 8-Water Gluality Summary
Condition TP Load TP Removed TP Outflow
Pre-Development 17.4 3.1 14.3
Road/Redevelopment(BCWD) 20.3 12.1 8.2
Road/Redevelopment(NPDES) 20.3 11.7 8.6
DISCUSSION
Based on the analysis completed as part of this drainage study, BCWD requirements cannot be met in their
entirety. Specifically, the volume control requirements cannot be met due to the City's limitations on infiltration
within a DWSMA.The alternative volume control strategy analyzed in the study is not explicitly listed as an
approved alternative within BCWD current standards and would have to be discussed with BCWD.
It is more feasible to meet rate control and water quality requirements. However, the ponding size can be
significantly reduced if following City and NPDES requirements.To meet the BCWD requirements, while
assuming that the alternative volume control strategy would be acceptable, a filtration basin with a total
footprint of 1.1 acres, or 16%of the total redevelopment area is needed. In comparison,to meet a
combination of City and NPDES requirements, a filtration basin with a total area of 0.5 acres, 7%of the total
redevelopment area is needed. Figure 1 shows a visual representation of the space needed for each of these
scenarios.
Project Manager Associate
Phone: (651)604-4801 Phone: (651)604-4767
Peter.Allen@stantec.com Tyler.Johnson@stantec.com
Attachment: Figure 1-Norell Avenue and Highway 36 Drainage Study Area
HydroCAD Outputs
MIDS Calculator Outputs
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Phone:651.439.4439
P.O. Box 2007 Fax:651.439.0574
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
NOTICE OF CITY NUISANCE ORDINANCE VIOLATION
June 8, 2018
Philip Cicci
1403454 th St. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Philip:
Oak Park Heights City Nuisance Ordinance 1109 defines nuisances, prohibits their creation or maintenance
and provides for abatement and penalties for violation thereof.
Your property has been observed in violation of City Ordinance:
1109.03 Public Nuisances Affecting Health,Safety.Comfort or ReDose.
Section H. "All noxious weeds,tall grasses and other rank growths;the word "weeds"shall be construed
to mean and include all noxious weeds as defined by the Statutes of the State of Minnesota
and all such useless and troublesome plants as are commonly known as weeds to the general
public. All grasses growing to a height greater than six(6) inches upon any lot or parcel of land
within the platted portions of the City of Oak Park Heights are hereby declared a nuisance.
To abate the above nuisance:
1. Please mow the lawn area and treat weeds as appropriate and regularly maintain.
Abatement Compliance Deadline
The lawn mowing and weed treatment shall be done no later than Monday, June 18, 2018. A compliance
check shall be made after June 18th
If you have already attended to this, thank you. If not, and you have questions, please contact me
immediately.Thank you for your prompt attention.
Sincerely,
Planning&Code Enforcement
man
Build ng Official
c: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Phone:651.439.4439
P.O.Box 2007 Fax:651.439.0574
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
NOTICE OF CITY NUISANCE ORDINANCE VIOLATION
June 8,2018
Patrick Heffron
1401154th St. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Patrick:
Oak Park Heights City Nuisance Ordinance 1109 defines nuisances,prohibits their creation or maintenance
and provides for abatement and penalties for violation thereof.
Your property has been observed in violation of City Ordinance:
1109.03 Public Nuisances Affecting Health,Safety, Comfort or Repose.
Section H. "All noxious weeds,tall grasses and other rank growths;the word "weeds"shall be construed
to mean and include all noxious weeds as defined by the Statutes of the State of Minnesota
and all such useless and troublesome plants as are commonly known as weeds to the general
public. All grasses growing to a height greater than six(6) inches upon any lot or parcel of land
within the platted portions of the City of Oak Park Heights are hereby declared a nuisance.
To abate the above nuisance:
1. Please mow the lawn area and treat weeds as appropriate and regularly maintain.
Abatement Compliance Deadline
The lawn mowing and weed treatment shall be done no later than Monday. June 18, 2018. A compliance
check shall be made after June 18tH
If you have already attended to this, thank you. If not, and you have questions, please contact me
immediately.Thank you for your prompt attention.
Sincerely,
Pla Ing&Code Enforcement
Julie man
Buildi g Official
c: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
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DEPARTMENT OF Office of Traffic,Safety, and Technology
TRANSPORTATION 1500 County Rd 62 West
Roseville, MN 55113
May 31, 2018
Eric Johnson
City Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
PO Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-3007
RE: Signalized Reflectorized Backplate Project
Greetings Eric,
Because roadway and intersection safety is very important, I am pleased to inform you of
an upcoming signalized intersection treatment project in your county. In order to increase
conspicuity of traffic signals and reduce the risk of crashes, this project includes the
installation of yellow reflectorized strips on the background shields of signalized
intersections (see picture).
This treatment will take place at signalized intersections along US and Minnesota Trunk
Highways. The treatment will include some signalized intersections with local (county
roads)that intersect with State Highways.This project will treat MnDOT owned signals
within MnDOT right-of-way at the following intersection:
MN 36 AT CSAH 24/OSGOOD AVE _
This letter is informational only and no action is required on your part. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact:
Derek Leuer, Assistant State Traffic Safety Engineer Figure 1:An example of a
traffic signal head with the
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attached to the background
shield.
Sincerely,
Derek Leuer, PE
Assistant State Traffic Safety Engineer
Office of Traffic, Safety, and Technology
An equal opportunity employer
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Employment & Services
1754 Washington Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082
June 4, 2oi8
Dear ESR Business Partner:
Our organization is going through a couple of major changes in the coming weeks and we want to
share this news with you,our valued partner.
Ed Boeve,our executive director for the past 28 years is retiring June 291h.You're invited to Ed's
retirement party on Thursday,June 28 from 5 to 8 p.m.. This event will be held at our Stillwater
facility, 1754 Washington Avenue.
With Ed's departure and given all the changes in our industry,the leadership and board of directors
of ESR have considered a full spectrum of options to ensure strong services for many years to come.
We've concluded that merging with Rise,another disability services provider,is the best option.
We were very intentional about the kind of partner to merge with. Rise has very similar services to
ESR, shares our philosophy,and has an almost-identical mission.To learn more about Rise,I would
encourage you to visit their website at rise.org.
The ESR Board voted to approve this merger on May 21 and the Rise Board made their deciding vote
on May 23. Now the work begins on completing an agreement that will make ESR a subsidiary of
Rise on July 1, 2o18. Then both organizations will work toward a full merger,to take effect in 2019.
ESR leadership will continue to be as transparent as we can throughout this process and keep
everyone updated. For the immediate future,processes will remain the same.You will continue to
work with the same ESR staff members.I will continue to be your executive contact for all matters
related to contracted production and assembly jobs,on-site work crews, and individuals working in
independent jobs.
A great opportunity to meet Rise CEO Lynn Noren and other members of the Rise leadership team
will be at the 2018 ESR Hope Golf Classic and Banquet on June 18, at Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo.
If you haven't already registered,contact me or go to our web site,esrworks.org.
You and your company play an important role in the continued success of ESR and the individuals
we serve.We need involvement from our community partners.Thank you for supporting ESR!
Sincerely,
/ W-0 i?4
Rick Robbins
Director of Job Services,Marketing&Development
651-342-4459
rrobbins@esrworks.org
Phone: (651) 351-0190 • Fax: (651) 351-0192 • TTY use MRS: (800) 627-3529
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
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2018 Annual Meeting
Monday,June 18,2018
10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Offices of Flaherty&Hood, P.A.
525 Park Street,Suite 470
St. Paul,MN 55103-2139
PROPOSED AGENDA
1. Welcome and Introductions;Approval of Agenda and Minutes(Greg Pruszinske)
2. Review of 2017-2018 Activities(Shane Zahrt, Bradley)
3. What lies ahead in 2018-19—Election update,Xcel IRP(Shane Zahrt)
4. Discussion of CUC's future membership(Shane Zahrt)
S. Treasurer's Report(Marshall Hallock)
6. Adoption of 2018-2019 Policy Positions,Work Plan and Budget(All)
7. Adoption of Member Assessments(All)
8. Election of Officers for 2018-2019(All)
9. Authorization of President to Execute 2018-2019 Contract with Flaherty&Hood,P.A.
10. Update on Plant Activity from Members(All)
11. Other Business
12. Adjourn
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Throughout June, NLC is celebrating America's forward-thinking small cities
and towns with #SmallCitiesMonth. This week, we looked at two diverse
American communities — Wilson, North Carolina, and Arlington, Virginia —
using fiber, ingenuity and collaboration to tackle the digital divide.
Are you an NLC member city under 50,000? Tell us how your small city is
getting ready for the future and you may be featured on NLC's social media
platforms!
News
City Leaders Envision Future With Driverless Cars
Route Fifty—June 4, 2018
Improving Water Supply and Aging Infrastructure in Atlanta
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CitiesSpeak—June 8, 2018
What Impact Will Autonomous Vehicles Have on Cities?
Cities Today—June 8, 2018
Cake Maker Wins Same-Sex Marriage Cake Case in Narrow Opinion
CitiesSpeak—June 4, 2018
Housing Affordability Rises on the National Agenda
Route Fifty—June 4, 2018
Remembering Anthony Bourdain, Urbanist
CityLab—June 8, 2018
Events
June 11 Webinar: City-Anchor Partnerships for Health
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)
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MAOSC State Newsletter—lune 11,2018
MAOSC annual meeting In St.Cloud
Many of you will be heading to St.Cloud this week to attend the League of Minnesota Cities conference.Please consider stopping
over to the MAOSC meetings Wednesday afternoon.Here are those specifics one last time:
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.
New brochure&renewals
We greatly appreciate all the MAOSC member renewals that have been mailed in so quickly after our annual mailing just a few
weeks ago.We are seeing some new member cities joining our organization,and look forward to seeing additional renewals in the
coming weeks.As you visit with colleagues from other small cities this week and in the future,please keep MAOSC in mind in your
conversations. Nothing beats word-of-mouth promotion
The 2017-18 MAOSC brochure has been especially helpful in getting the word out about the work we have accomplished at the state
and federal levels,and the challenges we face heading into the future.Thank you to U.S.Senator Amy Klobuchar,state Sen.Tony
Lourey of Kerrick and state Rep. Paul Anderson of member-city Starbuck for participating in making this outreach effort so
successful.We are especially appreciative of the excellent design work by Nighthawk Marketing,an MAOSC Gold Sponsor.
See the new MAOSC brochure:
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MPCA water fees group
The advisory committee set up by the Pollution Control Agency(MPCA)providing feedback on water fees wrapped up its work on
June 8. Potential permit fee increases related to municipal and industrial wastewater,stormwater,feedlots,septic systems and
other water quality monitoring activities were discussed over several meetings since earlier this year.The group reviewed a
comprehensive survey of potential water fee actions that was put together by MPCA staff with responses from committee members
over the past few weeks. Representing MAOSC on the committee,Medford Administrator Andy Welti stressed that any increase for
cities large and small has to be affordable—and spread out over time.
Welti also noted that cities are facing another form of fee increase not directly considered by this committee.'The cost of complying
with higher effluent standards is another form of fee increase,"Welti said. In addition,he noted that many cities are scrambling to
locate experienced treatment plant workers and operators,often paying steeply increased wages due to the shortage of certified
workers."It's reaching a critical point,"he noted.
MPCA Commissioner John Linc Stine said that no single approach will be recommended as a result of the committee's work,
recognizing that many complex factors must be weighed in setting possible fee changes.With the governor having vetoed a bill this
year prohibiting MPCA water fee increases without subsequent legislative approval,Stine recognized the potential for public
controversy. "It is a big ask,"he commented in summing up actions the agency is likely to request later this year.Any MPCA
recommendation is likely to include changes in agency process such as enhanced on-line functionality and other streamlining
measures."I want to build a package more than just have a fee adjustment."
Minn
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Our feature segment"Minn Political Scene"keeps you updated with brief mentions of particularly notable electoral
activities this busy year.
Beyond any question,once the 2018 legislative session ended the political season swung into high gear,soon followed by overdrive.
In case you might have missed some of the myriad twists and turns,here are some of the more prominent highlights of interest to
small cities:
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It was surprising to find state Senate President Michelle Fischbach,the Republican from member-city Paynesville-who had
consistently resisted accepting the oath of office as lieutenant governor to replace Tina Smith-resign her state senate seat and
accept the#2 job. Not so surprising was the announcement a few news cycles later that Fischbach has joined former Gov.Tim
Pawlenty as his running mate for the Republican nomination,challenging Jeff Johnson who garnered the Republican endorsement
June 2nd in Duluth.Among those who are vying to replace Fischbach in the November special election for the District 13 senate seat
is state Rep.Jeff Howe(R-Rockville).State Sen.Karin Housley is hoping her District 39 senate seat will open up—if she can unseat
Tina Smith in the U.S.Senate special election in the fall;the St.Mary's Point Republican received her party's endorsement,as well.
On the DFL side of the ledger,St.Paul state Rep. Erin Murphy garnered the endorsement over First District Congressman Tiim Walz
with State Auditor Rebecca Otto finishing a distant third.Murphy will face Walz in the Aug.14 primary,along with late entrant,
current Attorney General Lori Swanson.After her endorsement,Murphy named state Rep.Erin Maye Quade as her running mate.
Both the Murphy and Maye Quade House seats in St.Paul and Apple Valley,respectively,will be open in the November election.
Gov. Dayton has endorsed Murphy for governor and Fifth District U.S.Rep.Keith Ellison for attorney general.With Swanson out of
that race,DFLers endorsed a relative newcomer,Northfield native Matt Pelikan. Besides Ellison and Pelikan,state Rep. Debra
Hilstrom of Brooklyn Center is among several DFL candidates entering the field.Among the numerous DFL candidates to replace
Ellison in Congress are state Rep. Ilhan Omar and state Sen.Patricia Torres Ray,both of Minneapolis.
Nearly lost in all the shuffling at the legislative level and beyond is the announcement that House minority leader-state Rep.Joyce
Peppin(R-Rogers)has resigned her seat and will take a position with the Minnesota Rural Electric Association.This change will
greatly alter the leadership structure of the House of Representatives whether or not Republicans retain their majority,and is likely
to change the complexion of the fall campaign where all 134 seats are up for election.In addition,state Rep. Paul Rosenthal(DFL-
Edina)announced this week he will be taking a new job in Utah,so he will not be seeking re-election to his seat,of course.
For a current listing of who's running at the state and Congressional levels,see:
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June is Small Cities Month
Did you know that we're celebrating Small Cities Month across the U.S.?
Throughout the month of June,the National League of Cities(NLC)will be highlighting innovative projects,developments and
updates that small cities are taking on to get their community ready for the future.
By visiting https:/ www.emailmeform.com/builderZbrm/bo6kgCddMfJ78r°sG you can submit a short blurb about how your city is
preparing for the future.Your city could be selected to be featured on the NLC Facebook page here:
htt,as.°llwww.facebook,coma°NotionalLeagveofCitiesZ.We appreciate the efforts of MAOSC Vice President Mary McComber who so
actively represents the interests of Minnesota small cities on many levels,including at the NLC.Thanks to the Oak Park Heights
mayor for bringing this item to our attention.For more information about Small Cities Month,see:
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Minnesota Small Cities'Shorts
"Small Cities'Shorts"ore 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:
Current,Renville County leases courthouse space to Olivia for use as police station.The city council is exploring the feasibility of
moving into office space along Highway 212 in a building formerly housing Monsanto:
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When it comes to dealing with the problem of feral cats,sometimes a little cooperation between communities can help.Hartland
doesn't have a police department,but relies on Albert Lea police on occasion.The Albert Lea city council approved adding feral cats
to the list of search warrants that can be carried out in the neighboring community,when needed:
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State of the Cities report
Just in case you missed it,consider taking a quick look at the five-page 2018 State of the Cities report put out recently by LMC.It
gives a self-assessed snapshot of the general fiscal health of cities,and includes a breakdown of the comparison between cities
under 2,500 and those with larger populations.It's an interesting measure to see how your city compares to assessments made in
other cities that responded across Minnesota.
Overall,the fiscal condition of Minnesota cities is stable,according to the report.This is especially true when looking at the revenue
side of the local budget picture.There are significant long-term challenges facing cities,including maintaining and replacing aging
infrastructure and dealing with the cost pressures of employee salaries and health care coverage.When further broken down by
cities under 2,500 compared to larger cities,the overall cost pressures for the smaller cities were somewhat lower,based on the
report's city self-assessment statistics.
See: https://www.imc.ora/media/document/1/sotc2018.pdf?ssl=true&inline=true
Small Towns proposal deadline
We urge our members to look into participation with the Center for Small Towns(CST)at the University of Minnesota-Morris at
https.11www4.morris.umn.edufcst-currently accepting proposals for programs starting in the fall.There are many ways in which the
CST can assist.Some communities have a project plan developed and are simply in need of the capacity-building efforts of an
undergraduate intern.Other communities know that they would like to have student assistance,but could also use CST staff
assistance in finalizing the project plan.And still other communities need more advanced subject area knowledge and/or technical
support provided by CST programming staff or University faculty in order to achieve project goals.
The deadline for submitting your application is June 29.If you would like to preview the various application questions and see the
full community project application,you will see links from the CST home page listed above.If you have any questions or want to
request assistance with your application,please contact:Amy S.Mondloch at(320)589-6453 or 'nond101O morris.umn.edui.
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