HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly notes - September 7th 2018 s�Y CITY OF OAK PARK HEI..< Y �QTEVNor: September 7*,2018
TO: City Council Members ff
FROM: Eric Johnson,City A ml r
Zoning and Development Items:
1. No new applications have been received.
2. Grading permits have been issued for the Palmer ion development;please see the notice sent to over 300 City addresses that are
likely going to be regularly impacted by the u Ing road closures. Of course, people will just need to be patient, but hopefully it
proceeds smoothly.There is a$10,000 per day penalty upon the contractor should they fail to meet the required timelines-so let's
just say they will be quite motivated.
3. The City remains engaged with the Browns Creek Watershed District as they continue to evaluate the Madison Hospitality Group's
application.Please see the enclosed letter sent to the BCWD that outlines the City's role in the management of a publicly dedicated
drainage system near that area.We understand that this application from MHG has not yet been fully accepted nor will be reviewed
at their regularly scheduled meeting in September,-possibly a special meeting. Enclosed is the BCWD Agenda for 9/12-Note items
6b; 9a and 9b are of some interest -but the BCWD website does not yet have these sections of the board packet posted -they
anticipate Monday 9/10.
Other Items:
• The Council scheduled a public hearing for the NO WAKE zone matter,enclosed is a copy of the published and posted notice.Copies
will be sent to Washington County,Town of St.Joseph,MNDNR and the Sheriff.
• The City has supplied the requested data to MNDOT for the monument sign-full submission is enclosed.We are awaiting their
approval.
• Due to some cracking in apron areas located in AREA B of the 2014 Stmt Reconstruction,the City did send a request to the
subcontractor to request if they would provide some repair discounts-See the enclosed letter to Knife Lake Concrete.This project is of
course out of warranty,however all they can say is no.
• OPH is expected to have a very low,if not negative tax levy for 2019-final figure pending of course;however,based on what the
Finance Department has received on preliminary estimates,is favorable compared to other Metro cities. (...at least for 2019...)
• On Wednesday I did attend the Washington County Economic Development Worts Group meeting where I am a member,they have
begun to work on their 2019-2021 Strategic Plan and provided updates on their marketing efforts.I have enclosed the Agenda and some
statistics from their OPEN TO BUSINESS program as well as interesting information the MSP market data.
• The City has received an updated ISO Rating for its fire protection-via the Bayport Fire Dept of course.Our score is a 04;that score
and its impacts are explained in the enclosed document.
• A follow-up letter was sent to Community Thread outlining the City DARTS BUS funding decision-They hope to be operating in
October 2018.
• Chief DeRosier Supplied the August 2018-Police Activity Report
Mayor McComber provided:
1. St.Croix County-Business Facts-SCRCP-Award
2. LMC-Upcoming Events and Training.
3. NLC Weekly for September 18,2018
4. METRO CITIES NEWS for 9/7/18
Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)4394439•Fax(651)439-0574
September 6th,2018
RE:Oakgreen and 580,Street Road Closures
Dear City Resident:
You may have noticed recently placed ROAD CLOSURE signage near the intersection of 58th Street and Oakgreen Ave.
This is done in advance of upcoming road impacts.These road impacts are necessary to facilitate the sanitary sewer main
installation at the Palmer Station development. Essentially the impacts are as follows:
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STAGE 1 - Oakgreen Ave. - north of 58th
Street-will be totally closed from 6 AM Sept 10th 'I z
through Sept 13th,reopening not later than 6 AM-
on September 14th. STAGE 1 IR=ON CLOSURE
9/10-W13 COMPLETECLOSURE
o ARROWS REPRESENT LANES OPEN TO TRAFFIC
ALL OTNER LANES CLOSED T01RAMC
STAGE 2 -The intersection of 58th Street and ... -
Oakgreen Ave.will be significantly impacted from
Sept 17th through Sept.19th.While the intersection
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be closed from 8 PM through 6 AM. Please use =
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Oldfield Ave and/or the DETOUR routes noted on _
the back of this Page. �� STAGE 2 INTERSECTION CLOSURE
9/17-9119 NIGHT CLOSURE ONLY(SPM-SAM)
ALL LANES OPEN TO TRAFFIC(6AM-81"
These temporary closures will of course require ; ALL LANES CLOSED TOTRAFFlC(VM-6AM)
you to find alternative routes to and from your
home. We apologize for any inconvenience this PALMER STATION DEVELOPMENT-CONSTRUCTION STAGING 58TH ST/OAKGREEN AVE INTERSECTION
may cause however we hope the work proceeds CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MN
smoothly and safely.
Please let me know if you have any questions 651439-4439
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City Administrator
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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
September 6,2018
TO: Karen Kill, BCWD—Via email only.
FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
RE: Madison Hospitality Group—Review of EOR letter dated 8129/18
Dear Karen:
We have received a copy of the above letter from EOR, naturally we have some concerns relative to language that
states that the application is"incomplete". If you would please consider the following and let me know if this application
will be advanced to the agenda for the Sept BCWD meeting. RuklOStongwateriNialaftemsk
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As to comments relative to RULE 2.0, caomtatontkcbinEonsh*nawAffhaiaAdaimgeandt0yeuementIsnot
The nature of a drainageway that is"dedicated to the public",which is themlevant LW ca ` tyawnin
case herein as conveyed in 2009 Stillwater Motors Plat, is not solely AW
controlled by those entities lands upon which it sits as origin of water mayttcalatiainwtis"ty{
be from lands or sources off-of these surroundingsites includingpublic ° -wash teat t� `lkv* ftm%
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rights of way. Accordingly, these private parties do not have the authority o�aaYysxry&«diterdmdr�ercxtiooyx7WoaMaiwt6leoplfantaxrpsntidra6eku
to parse out ownership or dictate a percentage of use.
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Instead- if it assists in the advancement of the BCWD review—while the ? ioaodaosetmrnrorrnrrhro�nq�^xrteata�terAc°
Cit does not own the drainageway, it will be managed on behalf of the
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public by the City of Oak Park Heights.The City does hold the authority to
make the determination as to the use and final capacity of such drainageway "for the public" as the controlling Local
Governmental Unit.
As part of the City's comprehensive storm water management plans as well as the regulatory permits issued by the City,
the applicant Madison Hospitality has been granted permission to drain it's site to the City managed and publicly
dedicated storm water areas to the extent approved by the City subject to the review of the City Engineer, Mr. Lee Mann,
STANTEC and which has been reviewed favorably.
As to comments relative to RULE 7.2 Rule 7ftFloodnlainand nrainagR AlterationsfM calnalte�+�F
As we know, the A licant has a lied for a Permit from the ' Unless documentation is provided showing that the Applicant has the legalrighttoutilize
PP PP the existing hasin to rnanage stormwater,any runufrdirected to the bmin rnay not exceed
BCWD and has invested of $20,000 engineering study, e3dsting(notpre-settimmt)runoff canditions.-No person may attcrstormwaterJiowsatthe
pJ perVhOundajybychanginglandcontour;diverting or
design and redesign of this area at the request Of the BCWD
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staff. The Applicant is not attempting to alter, divert, etc. Ungabasin outkSwrtiwutf+rsto6winingopermitjromth°Distrkt•(BCWD7.2).
flows without such permit. And,as outlined above in the Rule 2.0 discussion,the item mentioned in Rule 7.2 would also
appear to be addressed.
We would ask that the 8129118 letter be revised to a position to deem the application as complete as the two
items stated as"missing"are addressed above and so that it may continue to be processed for the Sept board
meeting.All parties should however have an understanding that continuing site development review is iterative
and conditional as there may be remaining nuances to clarified.
Thank You.
CC: Kirk Schultz,MHG
Lee Mann,City Engineer.
Jay Riggs,WCD
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Review Summary
This memoaandu-rn,.ma mei the review of the Brown's Czeek Watershed District pewit
application far the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Development submitted onAugust 9*2018.The
following documents were included:
Stmrmwater Management Plan Report
HydroCAD Report and Model
MIDS Report and Model
SHUM Report and Model
Pre-and Post-Development Drainage Maps
Civil Plan Set DravAngs
Droter mica)Report and Baring Lvp
Variance Request Letter
Draft Maintenance Declaration
Response to DfstricYs Comments on FirstSubmit al
Review of the documents found the application to be incomplete as detailed below.The
Submittal does notmeet the requirements of Rule 2.0 and Role 7.0.Below Is a summary ofthe
information that needs to be provided betbre the permit application can be deemed complete.
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&Marent Shortfalls from Diistrict Rules:
Rule 2.0 Stormwater afluing Items):
• AnALTA survey was submitted Indicating that there is currently a drainage and utility
easement on the existing on site stormwater basin.A drainage and utility easement is not
relevant to the relative stormwater usage rights ofthe adjacent property ownerls).Provide
documentation showing thatthe applicant has the rightto utilize the existing stormwater
management facility either exclusively or jointly with the adjacent property owner.Also
provide data showing available stormwater-management capacity In the facility(Le,
treatment capacity that is notbeing utilized for runoff from other properties).
DemonstrathW right to utilive some orall of the existing stormwater basins remaining
capacity may be achieved in different ways Two conceivable options are provided below.
c Ownership of the property allow thepropertyown ertouse apercenUWeofthe
remainft capacity of the basin The percentage of usage may be determined based on
the percentage of the baster that is located an the subject property.
o Provide an existing agreementor enterinto an agreement with the odjacent
landowner(WilwaterMotars)indicating that the applicant is entitled to more than its
rightfld share of the existing capacity within the starmwater basin.
•' Though not required for the application to be complete,logs of soil borings,pits and grain
size analysis within the proposed boundary of the BMP,to a depth of at least 5 feet below
the basin bottom,will be required for a permit to be issued.(BCWD 2.7.12)Whileyou have
submitted a variance request the District Ehtgfneer advises that It can be withdrawn,and
Instead the data can be required as a condition of permit approval,Alternatfvely,you could
proceed to have the variance request alone considered by the board of managers,however the
managers are Ifl6ely to rely heavily on the engineer's analysis on this highly technical matter,
and the engineer will not recommend a variance from this data submission requirement as it
undermines the soundnessafthe analysts ofstorrawat er management perjiormance and incurs
unnecessary riskofnonperformanae thatwould need to be addressed through sjgnijtcantly
disruptive and likely mare expensive redesign and/or r atnajft
Rule 7.0 Floodplain and Drainage Alterations a ifidna Itemsl;
• Unless documentation is provided showing that the Applicant has the legal right to utilize
the existing basin to manage stormwater,any runoff dhvcted to the basin may not exceed
existing(notpre-settlement)runoff conditions.°Na person may alderstor mwaW lows at the
property boundary by changing land contours,diverting or obstructing surface or channel
flow,or creating a basfn outlet;wfthoutfirst obtaining a per mitfrom the Disttrict"(BCWD 7.2).
Emmons 6 Olivier Resources,Inc. _
7030 6"St.North Oakdale,MN 55128 Tl 651.770.8448 F/651.776.2552 www.ear-onc.com
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Preliminary Review Notes.
• Retards indicate that at the time the stv mwatar basin was eonslrnct:4 there was a MnDOT
freeboard,requirement that the IWyearh%%of the basin be at least 2feetbelow the EOFof
the bad&The stormwater calculations provided by the applicant's engineer demonstrate that
this fieeboarad requirement is not being met The applicants engineer may wish to determine ff
thisMnDOT requirement Is still applicable to the basin and ifso,accountfor this in the
stor mwater calculations
• Provide a soil restaintion plan showing how all HSG D sor7s are to be removed fi om the site
and replaced with IiSGA soils
• hydroCAD modeling indicates that pre settlement curve numbers are being used under
developed conditions in theturfgreen spaces on the site Corned the curve number in these
areas to accurately reflect proposed vegetative candition or provide a restoration plan that
shows the areas will be restored to a pre-settlement(a&prairie)condition
• Curve numbers are to be modeled using a di0ibuWCN-vo1ue approach as stated in BCWD
Ruh±Z'11.
• The odsting and proposed 100yearHM shown on the plan setis not consistent with the
elevationsgenerated Zr the l Vma4D models
Conclusion:
Review for compliance wilh the BCWD Rules will commence only when a complete submittal is
confirmed Submission of additional data described above may result in the engIneer's
identification of further additional data needed to complete the application.If you have any
questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Emmons 3 Olivier Resources,Inc.
7036 0'*St.North Oakdale,MN eatza T/051.770.8445 F1 a5l.770.2562 www.acrinc.com
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B ROWN ' S
` 455 HAVWARID AVE N
OAKDALE, MN
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WATERSHED 651.330.8220 X26 [PHONE[
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DISTRICT WWW.BCWD.ORG
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS
Wednesday,September 12,2018 at 6:30 PM
1) Call Regular Meeting to order @ 6:30 P.M NOTE MEE'rLNIG LO AT10
12 egu ;r Board M ting will be held at
2) Approve Regular Meeting Agenda and Discussion Agenda Family Means
1875 Northwestern Ave
3) Public Comments Stillwater,MN 55082
4) Consent Agenda—Board Action(all items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by
the Board of Managers and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items
unless a Manager removes an item from the consent agenda for discussion or there is a request to remove the
item from the consent agenda, in which event the board will consider whether to remove the item from the
consent agenda and consider it separately.)
a) Approve Board Meering Minutes of the August 15,2018 Special and Regular Meeting
b) Accept Permit Fee Statements
5) Treasurer's Report
a) Review Authorized Funds Spreadsheet
b) Current Items Payable-Board Action
6) Permits
a) BCWD Permit#13-19 Stillwater National Guard Maintenance agreement—Board Action
b) BCWD Permit#18-08 Holiday Inn Express—schedule special meeting—Board Action(tentative)
7) 2019 Budget
a) Public Hearing 2019 Budget
b) Resolutions to Approve Budget and Levy—Board Action
8) Projects
a) Riparian Shading Project
i. Public Hearing
ii. Resolution to Order Project Board Action
b) McKusick Wetland Outlet Assessment Results-Board Action
c) BWSR Watershed Based Funding Agreement-Board Action
9) New Business
a) Oak Park Heights Local Surface Water Management Plan—Board Action
b) BCWD Rules—volume alternative compliance discussion
c) MAWD Resolutions
d) Family Means Liability Waiver 2019—Board Action
Managers:
Craig Leiser,President • Sharon Schwarze,Vice-President • Gerald Johnson,Treasurer
• Connie Taillon • Anne Maule Miller,Secretary
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10) Discussion Agenda-No Action Required
a) Administrator Updates
b) Communications&Manager Reports
i. Lower St.Croix One Watershed One Plan Policy Committee Meeting Update
ii. Local Government Water Roundtable Meeting Update
c) October 2018 Regular BCWD Board Agenda
i. Training—Setting up a Stormwater Utility
11)Adjournment
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PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING—CONSIDERING THE CITY'S POSITION ON THE ESTABISHMENT OF A NO
WAKE ZONE ADJACENT TO CERTAIN LANDS IN THE CITY AND POSSIBLE COMMUNICATON TO
THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
The Sunnyside Marina,(Tax Name:Port of Sunnyside)located at 6413 St.Croix Trail N.(a landowner within the City),
has petitioned the City of Oak Park Heights to support the establishment of a NO WAKE ZONE upon the St. Croix
River and adjacent(east)to its property.
The City Council has called for a public hearing to receive input about the petition and possible establishment of a NO
WAKE ZONE.
On.September 25'', 2018 the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive input related to the requested
establishment of a NO WAKE ZONE on the St. Croix River-to be located north of the St. Croix River Crossing to a
point perpendicular to the northern boundary limit of the Sunnyside Marina.(Image below).
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The establishment of a NO WAKE ZONE is anticipated to follow MN DNR Rule 86B.205 and ultimately lies within
the purview of the State of Minnesota to take any official action,however the City becomes a potential participant to
the Sunnyside Marina request due to the following rule:
86B.205.9(a) On request of a county, city, or town, the commissioner may, after determining it to be in the
public interest, establish rules relating to the use of watercraft on waters of this state that border upon or
are within, in whole or in part, the territorial boundaries of the governmental unit.
After the receipt of comments and other available data,the City Council may offer a final position on the petition.
The Public Hearing will be held at the Oak Park Heights City Hall, located at 14168 Oak Park Blvd N commencing
at 6:00 PM on September 25th,2018.
In order to provide reasonable time to all persons who may wish to speak,comments may be limited in duration.Written
comments are also accepted and may be submitted to Eric Johnson, City Administrator,
eajohnson(a)ciaoroaKparkliei hts.com
POSTED: 9/5/18
Eric Johnson
City Administrator
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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
September 7"h, 2018
TO: Daniel Phelps, MNDOT - SENT VIA EMAIL ONLY dan.phelpsAstate.mmus
FROM: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
RE: Monument Sign Follow-up of document
Dear Daniel:
Thank you for the feedback from your email dated 9/5/18. Enclosed herewith are the following items you
requested and I hope these are satisfactory:
Item 1 -a Project Area Plan—Showing Area Location relative to community points.
Item 2—a detailed Project area and layout,we have moved the sign up the hill as requested,yet
will stay 10'away from the property/ROW line. In essence the sign will be 40'from the light pole
and 45'from the blacktop line.Certainly,these may be within a foot or two.
Item 3—A footing Standard detail,the City will likely utilize an epoxy as well as a dowel/keystone
system to tie the base to the monument itself. However,as you know these are quite heavy units,
and barring vandalism or—given its location-a very unlikely vehicular incident it should remain
steadfast.The City will work with Rivard Stone on their specifications.
Item 4-Imagery of the anticipated design of the monument sign.This stone is expected to be 8'
wide by 6'tall based on the received quote(193714—Rivard Stone)and with the base in mind
should be well under 250 square feet,likely much closer to 150 square feet.The sign will be ONE
SIDED and not lit.
Item 5—Copy of City Resolution 18-08-28(Hard copy mailed last week)
The City would like to have the footing installed by September 25, 2018 so as we can be ready when the
STONE is completed from our vendor. Please let me know if you need anything else to execute the Limited
Use Agreement.
Thank you,
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Eric
CC: Adam Josephson,MNDOT
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—APPLY STANDARD DETAILTO ENTRANCE SIGN
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Signs-St.Croix Valley Signs
Approximate size 5-61all x 8'length x 12%18"thick i
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bridge.Color logo ,
Sign will be of the same stone as the last one. St. Croix
Valley Buff.with a sawn surface and bottom with natural
edges. Core dill holes for rods included in price.
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RESOLUTION 18-08-28
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
LIMITED USE PERMIT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR A MONUMENT SIGN IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF TRUNK
HIGHWAY 36 and CSAR 14.
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights is a political subdivision,organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Minnesota;and,
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City has approved a plan to construct a monument sign in the
right-of way of Trunk Highway 36 lying to the west of CSAH 14, to promote the orderly and safe
development of the City;and,
WHEREAS,the State of Minnesota,Department of Transportation requires a Limited Use Permit
for the construction and utilization of said sign.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City hereby approves of the entering
into a Limited Use Permit with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following
purposes:
To construct, operate and maintain a City Monument Sign within the right- of- way of Trunk
Highway 36 of the State of Minnesota. City shall construct, operate and maintain said sign in
accordance with the Limited Use Permit granted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City Administrator is authorized to execute
the Limited Use Permit and any amendments to the Permit.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 'Z111"day of /ter%G's 2018.
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CERTIFICATION
I certify th tithe above Resolution is an accurate copy of the Resolution adopted by City Council of
the City of%.% an authorized meeting held on the day of / LU ,20 ,as shown by the
minutes of the meeting in my possession. ��
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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
August 31,2018
Knife Lake Concrete
Attn:Teri
2026 Rowland Rd
Mora, MN 55051
RE:City of Oak Park Heights—concrete aprons in the City ROW.
Dear Teri:
In 2014 your company did perform some concrete work for a street reconstruction project and which included some
work within driveway aprons and in the City Right of Way.We understand your firm might have been a subcontractor
for Hardrives Inc.
At this time there are two sites that have experienced some significant cracking in these aprons, see the attached
images for properties at 14846 and 14851 Upper 55th Street. There are also perhaps three additional sites in this
neighborhood that we should look at together and determine if replacement is warranted.
Even through warranties have likely expired, we are hoping your firm would repair these panels at no cost or at a
discounted rate as we would believe a four-year life-span is relatively short. Would your firm be willing to offer such
repairs?
We would h pyt6et with you on these sites if you have any questions or discuss this. If you could give me a
call it uld b a rec' ted.651-439-4439
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Estimated Preliminary Tax Levy Increases for Payable 2019
We conducted an informal survey of peer cities and neighboring cities relating to the estimated increase
of their preliminary property tax levies for 2019. Following are the responses we have received so far.
Each city has their own story and these levies have not yet been formally adopted,so I will not be
including this information in the next packet. I will update the survey after the levies have been
adopted.
Shakopee -0.15%
Oak Park Heights 0%
Apple Valley 2.16%
Maplewood 3.00%
Cottage Grove 3.02%
Roseville 3.70%
Shoreview 4.52%
Richfield 4.87%
St. Louis Park 5.18%
Brooklyn Center 7.00%
St. Paul 7.90%
New Brighton 9.48%
Inver Grove Heights 12.46%
White Bear Lake 12.80%
North St. Paul 15.00%
6.06% Average
ESTIMATED PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY INCREASES O, 2019
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AGENDA
Washington County CDA Economic Development Work Group
September 5,2018
12 noon—1:30 pm—Washington County CDA Office: 7645 Currell Boulevard,Woodbury
12 noon— 12:25 Introductions/Community Updates Washington County
Brown Bag Working Lunch Session CDA Board Room
(lower level)
12:25—12:45 2017-2019 Economic Development Plan&
Marketing Update—Chris Eng
Open to Business Update
Upcoming MN Real Estate Journal Site
Selection Conferences
MNCAR Expo
Washington County Predevelopment Finance
Fund Update
- EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
- Greater MSP Update .. (Ckftog iu lE hom;ttif)
12:45-1:00 Economic Development Survey Results—
Barbara Dacy
1:00-1:30 h 2019-2021 Economic Development Strategic
Plan—Group Discussion&Input
1:30 Adjourn
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TO$USINESS
Updates
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Open To Business
Tyler Hilsabeck-Business Advisor
7/1/2017-7/1/2018
Clients Ser-ved-114 Referral Source
City Website/Newsletters/Utility Inserts-57
Business Stage: Other Marketing/Networking/Internet-28
Existing Business-61 Bank Referral- 15
New Entrepreneurs/Start-up/Pre-planning 45 Friends/Family- 14
Client Inquiry-8*
*Many Client Inquiries turn into meetings later. Industry Segment
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Retail- 16
Program Hours: Food - 13
(Includes Direct Client Hours, Program Outreach Manufacturing- 10
&Marketing, Public Events/City Meetings, Data
Collection and Administration) Construction/Real Estate� 6
Heath/Fitness-4
Total Hours Professional/Consulting 12
1-t QTR 501.5 Technology-4
2nd QTR 504.0
Total: 1,005.5 Client City(Business)
Bayport 1
Financing thru 6/30/18: Cottage Grove 21
Loans Approved: Forest Lake 13
Number- 6 Hastings 1
Amount- $438,000 Hugo 10
Leveraged - $2,471,000 Lake Elmo 8
(Bank/Owner Equity/Other Outside Lake St.Croix Beach 1
Financing) Mahtomedi 5
Marine on St.Croix 1
Loan Pipeline: Oakdale 5
Loans in Pipeline: Oak Park Heights 1
Number- 5 Scandia 7
Amount- $405,000 St. Paul Park 2
Leveraged $10,700,000 Stillwater 24
(Bank/Owner Equity/Other Outside White Bear Lake 1
Financing) Willernie 1
Woodbury 12
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2019-2022 CDA ED Strategic Plan
Outline (2.0)
Assisting the CDA in the process
A. ED Workgroup (input and ideas)
B. John Shardlow(strategic planning) - slaNfa�
C. Nancy Brown (branding,marketing,messaging)
Marketing,Workforce Development and Technical Assistance Opportunities
A. Enhance web presence to promote and market the county
1. County economic development website to tie everything together
2. County economic development promotion(landing page/platform)
3. Individual city pages on the county economic development website/platform
4. Tourism and Chamber of Commerce participation (to be defined)
B. Support and partner with others on talent recruitment,retention and training efforts
1. Partner with businesses,schools,Washington County Workforce Development&DEED
to assist health care and manufacturing employers attract and retain talent whenever
possible(enhance ongoing promotion and marketing efforts)
C. Support local community economic development and redevelopment efforts
1. Assist local EDA's and cities create and implement local economic development work
plans
2. Assist local EDA's and cities and businesses with development and redevelopment
opportunities(promotion,marketing,site selection,financing,navigating the
development process)
3. Assist EDA's and cities create and market shovel ready commercial/industrial sites
4. Workforce housing-workforce&business opportunities
S. County-wide research-workforce/talent availability(recruitment and retention)study
County-wide Financial Incentives
A. EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
1. Inventory of sites
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2. Sites assessments (phase I&II,soil testing)
3. Clean-up contaminated sites
B. Commercial Building Rehabilitation Loans
1. Commercial Building Rehabilitation Loan Program
2. Commercial Building Demolition Loan Program
C. Open to Business (ongoing)
1. Business technical assistance
2. Business financial assistance
Other Initiatives and Activities
A. Economic Gardening
B. Broadband
C. Other?
Next Steps
Topics and issues (input)
Recommendation on process
Timeframe
2019-2022 CDA ED Strategic Plan
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INtrt S'I"t-11-N1 C AVITAI.- MARKETS. N'ow capita! OFFICE Office teasing remains actino,but
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The Minneapolis-St.Paul market remained stable amid a near-record economic recovery in the first half of 2018.The market is
projected to continue tightening in the second half as investors and users become more conservative with their decision making,
but activity remains stable and strong. -Mike Ohmes,Managing Principal
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Hotel Market'Cooling Its Heels' Yet Demand Strong Demand for Mid-Density Housing,
Continues Industrial Uses Fuels Land Market
7,,000+ RESIDENTIAL
Hotel rooms still in some stage of development land remained a hot commodity
After enjoying a very long, healthy cycle, the hotel market has finally leveled Following the year-end 2017 trend, the land market for both residential and
off and is flying at"cruising altitude."While demand remains strong and rates industrial uses enjoyed the spotlight, drawing interest from developers, and
continued to climb, growth slowed due to the surge in room supply.Average with few signs of a slowdown. Prospective buyers showed confidence in their
occupancy in the metro area was 70.1% in May.The market will have to play markets by aggressively staking out new land positions for future use.
some catch-up until it can absorb new inventory. The suburban residential market was driven by an escalating
Approximately 4,450 rooms were delivered this cycle,and 7,000+ demand for mid-density product,including single-level"active
additional rooms are in some stage of planning or development. adult"or"villa homes"and for-sale townhomes targeting first-time
tol homebuyers and downsizing Baby Boomers.
Developers continue to seek prime sites for the"right flag in the
right market;"however,increasing construction and financing �' Industrial developers continued to pursue larger land positions to
§` costs are barriers to new construction,and some developers have accommodate the expanding e-commerce boom
backed off.
Twin Cities-area municipalities updated their 10-year
There is still a large pool of investors pursuing prime hotel "comprehensive plans,"which serve as future land-use guides.
properties in attractive submarkets,but transaction activity has �JJ More cities appeared to respond to the intense market demand for
slowed due to a bigger"bid-ask spread." 10 high-density residential and industrial land uses
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_ New Capital Pours into Metro in Search of Pulse Remains Strong as Medical Office
Higher Yields Continues Evolving
$1131 $19.14 PSF
in Multifamily sales projected by year-end 2018 represents an uptick in Medical Office rates
As of May,the U.S.economy had logged 107 straight months of growth,making While the Twin Cities medical office market reported solid demand for new space
it the second-longest economic expansion on record. For the Twin Cities,that and stable occupancies, healthcare continues changing, and the real estate
means a steady stream of new capital flowing into the market.A trend typical of must adapt.Changes include new technology,the aging population,uncertainty
this mature stage of the cycle,investors priced out of gateway cities and other around healthcare policy,and a shift in how space is being used.Health systems
secondary markets are searching for opportunities that can deliver higher yields. are evolving to better meet patients'needs and are locating facilities in easily
accessible,retail areas.
The slew of new players is making it a very competitive bidding Absorption was flat as most activity is single-tenant and system-
market.That competition—along with the continued pursuit of o driven,rather than multi-tenant.
more generous returns—is pushing investors to broaden the
scope of deals they are willing to consider in terms of location, �[ Significant renovation and expansion activity is occurring on-
property type,and asset quality. campus as hospital systems reinvest in their core assets to gain a
ON competitive edge.
The biggest challenge remains that there is more capital chasing
properties than available properties to acquire. oem Investors are increasingly eyeing medical office as an attractive
investment class It has proven recession-resistant;however,
there is far more capital pursuing product than available product.
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, �%Expanding Retailers Backfill Prime Space as OCRobust Demand for Space Continues to Drive
More Stores Close Industrial Market
8 . �"'%O` 1 .59 MSF
positive Industrial absorption
Despite ongoing turmoil in a rapidly changing retail environment,the Twin Cities Led by the revived NW submarket—particularly the comeback of Rogers—
retail market experienced positive absorption and competitive demand for new the Twin Cities Industrial market continued its positive momentum posting a
space. Challenges include bankruptcies/store closures, changing consumer tightening 7.9%vacancy rate.A steady pace of new construction continues and
habits,a-commerce competition, and increasing demand for experiential retail. is anticipated to result in more than 1 msf of new space by year-end 2018.
Rates were stable although they are expected to dip as more space comes back The office-warehouse market remains extremely tight with a 5.8%
on the market. vacancy rate,which will likely push rental rates higher,especially
Store closures and bankruptcies are opening desirable space in N W in the most sought-after submarkets.
prime trade markets,and attractive big boxes are being snapped
up quickly.Value-add retailers,fitness concepts,quick-serve User-building sales activity remained red-hot,with even poorly
restaurants,coffee shops,and medical users are driving demand. located and obsolete properties trading and,in some cases,
fetching staggering prices.Self-storage users remained
No large-scale construction projects are in the pipeline,which will aggressive.
make it challenging for retailers to find good space in the future.
Buoyed by robust user demand and a healthy economy,the
The metro will be impacted by continuing national store openings long industrial up-cycle is expected to continue with 1.1 msf of
and closings;however,the mood here is of less uncertainty,with 1.1 MSF absorption projected in the second half of 2018.That would be a
activity expected to continue at a steady pace. 2H 2018 25%boost over 2017
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Continue Downsizing Insatiable Renter Appetite Exceeds Supply
5.5 5, 500+
vacancy rate for Twin Cities Office space new Multifamily units anticipated by year-end 2018
The Twin Cities office market could be described as a tale of two markets.Despite Even with thousands of new units delivered over the past five years and new
a healthy economy, high employment, and steady job growth,the market has properties still undergoing lease-up, the Twin Cities multifamily vacancy rate
had a tough time capitalizing on that robust business expansion,and therefore, hovers at a remarkably low 2.8%.It is a perfect storm for the apartment sector
has experienced lackluster growth. Although leasing activity remains active, as it benefits from a healthy economy,job and population growth,strong renter
tenants continue to give back space as they shrink footprints and squeeze demand by both Millennials and Empty Nesters, and a limited inventory of for-
more employees into smaller spaces.That densification, along with big users sale homes.Construction is on pace for a record year with more than 5,500 new
that have traded multi-tenant space for build-to-suits and corporate campuses, units projected.
continues to offset positive absorption. Vacancies will likely edge upward in the short term as the market
The Class B market has been hit particularly hard,and the surplus works to absorb the flood of new supply,and concessions could
0 of space is forcing landlords to be more creative and elevate their creep up in pockets where bigger concentrations of new properties
game to better position their buildings to attract tenants. are being added.
Class A buildings continue to perform well,which is evident in the Another 6,000 units could be delivered in 2019,which would
Auptick in rents during the first half of 2018. bring the total expansion of the apartment inventory during this
1111 development cycle to 8.5%since 2013.
Co-working now represents just over 1%of the local office market
with both local and national firms,including WeWork,growing Developers are starting to see return on cost sliding due to high
operations.Also,Chanhassen-based Life Time Fitness plans to land and construction costs,which have jumped nearly 35%.
open three new locations for its new Life Time Work model. /../V
Multifamily sales are expected to surpass$1 billion for the fifth
MF$113 consecutive year.
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PROJECTIONS FOR SECOND HALF 2018
$1B 200sOOO 2 . 3
MULTIFAMILY SALES FOR SQUARE FEET MILLION SQUARE FEET
FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF ABSORPTION OF NEW CONSTRUCTION
MARKET QUICK FACTS Sources:MAAR,MNDEED 2018
TWIN CITIES METRO DEFINITION
The"Twin Cities" of Minneapolis and St. Paul form the core of a metropolitan region encompassing 6,046 square miles and
consisting of 13 counties:Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,Scott,Washington, Isanti, Chisago,Sherburne and
Wright in Minnesota, as well as Pierce and St. Croix counties in Wisconsin.
HOUSING PRICES UP 7.8% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS LABOR FORCE MIX CONSISTENTLY SOLID
HISTORICALLY LOW MINING,LOGGING,
$255,000 $�75,000 GOVERNMENT-
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Median single-family home prices BUSINESS SERVICES ACTIVITIES
TWIN CITIES BUSINESS STRENGTHS
More per capita Fortune 500 companies than '°"
• Highly educated workforce
any other U.S.metro-Fortune 2016
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Minnesota ranks#2 in Best States in America •A diverse economic base information,read our
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ISO
1000 Bishops Gate Blvd.Ste 300
Mt.Laurel,NJ 08054-5404
t1.800.444.4554 Opt.2
f1.800.777.3929
August 27, 2018
Mr.Adam Bell,Administrator
Bayport FPSA
294 3rd Street North
Bayport, Minnesota,55003
RE: Bayport Fpsa,Washington County, Minnesota
Public Protection Classification:04
Effective Date: December 01, 2018
Dear Mr.Adam Bell,
We wish to thank you and Mr.Allen Eisinger for your cooperation during our recent Public
Protection Classification (PPC) survey. ISO has completed its analysis of the structural fire
suppression delivery system provided in your community.The resulting classification is indicated
above.
If you would like to know more about your community's PPC classification,or if you would like to
learn about the potential effect of proposed changes to your fire suppression delivery system,
please call us at the phone number listed below.
ISO's Public Protection Classification Program (PPC) plays an important role in the underwriting
process at insurance companies. In fact, most U.S. insurers–including the largest ones–use PPC
information as part of their decision-making when deciding what business to write, coverage's to
offer or prices to charge for personal or commercial property insurance.
Each insurance company independently determines the premiums it charges its policyholders.The
way an insurer uses ISO's information on public fire protection may depend on several things–the
company's fire-loss experience, ratemaking methodology, underwriting guidelines,and its
marketing strategy.
Through ongoing research and loss experience analysis,we identified additional differentiation in
fire loss experience within our PPC program,which resulted in the revised classifications.We based
the differing fire loss experience on the fire suppression capabilities of each community.The new
classifications will improve the predictive value for insurers while benefiting both commercial and
residential property owners.We've published the new classifications as"X" and "Y" —formerly the
"9"and "813" portion of the split classification, respectively. For example:
• A community currently graded as a split 6/9 classification will now be a split 6/6X
classification; with the "6X"denoting what was formerly classified as "9."
• Similarly, a community currently graded as a split 6/813 classification will now be a
split 6/6Y classification,the "6Y" denoting what was formerly classified as"8B."
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• Communities graded with single"9"or"813"classifications will remain intact.
• Properties over 5 road miles from a recognized fire station would receive a class 10.
PPC is important to communities and fire departments as well.Communities whose PPC improves
may get lower insurance prices. PPC also provides fire departments with a valuable benchmark,and
is used by many departments as a valuable tool when planning, budgeting and justifying fire
protection improvements.
ISO appreciates the high level of cooperation extended by local officials during the entire PPC
survey process.The community protection baseline information gathered by ISO is an essential
foundation upon which determination of the relative level of fire protection is made using the Fire
Suppression Rating Schedule.
The classification is a direct result of the information gathered,and is dependent on the resource
levels devoted to fire protection in existence at the time of survey. Material changes in those
resources that occur after the survey is completed may affect the classification.Although ISO
maintains a pro-active process to keep baseline information as current as possible, in the event of
changes please call us at 1-800-444-4554,option 2 to expedite the update activity.
ISO is the leading supplier of data and analytics for the property/casualty insurance industry. Most
insurers use PPC classifications for underwriting and calculating premiums for residential,
commercial and industrial properties.The PPC program is not intended to analyze all aspects of a
comprehensive structural fire suppression delivery system program. It is not for purposes of
determining compliance with any state or local law, nor is it for making loss prevention or life safety
recommendations.
If you have any questions about your classification, please let us know.
Sincerely,
r ex S&fit
Alex Shubert
Manager-National Processing Center
cc: Mr.Matt Kline,Water Superintendent,Bayport Water Department
Mr.Andrew Kegley,Director,Oak Park Heights Water Department
Mr.Allen Eisinger,Chief, Bayport Fire Department
Ms.Darlene Pankonie,Communications Manager,Washington County Communications Center
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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
September 7fl',2018
Ms. Sally Anderson,
Executive Director
Community Thread
2300 Orleans Street
Stillwater,MN 55082
RE: $3,000—DARTS Funding.
Dear Sally,
We have received your letter dated 9/6/18 in which you outline the funding request for
2018-2019 costs for such DARTS bus.At this time,the City Council has approved a one-
time expense of $3,000 for such costs. This check will be issued by Mid -September
2018.Any future funding, if requested would need to be considered later.
I did email to you a JPEG file of the
City's logo; please let me know if
you did not receive it.
We look forward to seeking the
September E 2018
start-up of the system. Dear Mr.lohnsai,
Communk rThread sued 90vears ago,when a group of concerned chums identified a problem:people m loner able
to delve needed Ades to medical appointments.We know that transportation helps people remain Independent and stay
Kind Regards integrated with meaning and purpose,as they age,which is one ofour l9sis at Community 1red.
DARTS,a nonprofit orgenitatloi serving stators and LuUrfamlies In Dakota County,Is currently providing circulator bus
routes In five corrarundles(South St.Paul;West S.Paul;Lakeville,tinstirgs and Edina).DARTS has approached
CommodtyThhread about paRnedngto bring a circulator bus IoW to the greaterStllhrater/Oak Park Heights area as a
pilot project in the fag of 2014.
As our population ages,and drMng becomes more limited,transportation options that target older adults will be critical.
Without duplicating currently available services.the CommunCyThred Connector Imp will be a T6rcd-rode bus service
which helps riders visit aea businesses and destinations without driving and while receiving the caring assistance of a
DARTS drkw The services offers an ag-you n-ddefare that allows riders to getan and of at any of the stops along
the one4mr loop.Additionally,c stanited,on-demand stops are awllaLk by request The bus seats 16 people and a
handicapped a¢essibit.R makes a Imp for 5 hours a day,one day a week Fares range from$2-$5 for an all-day pass.
Eric Johnson Loop routes aft ah affordable option far seder and disabled daurs to access a vadelyofaommunity amenities.
The population that will be the primary beneficiary swill be older adults(55 yeas and older),who are the fastest growing
age group In Washington County.This population is projected to increase by IS=between 2010 and 2090.This meas
that Washington Coady hes a growing need for services and resources—including transportation savices—that serve
older adults.The bus loop would serve the greaterStilhveter/Dak Ptak Heights area,targeting residents of law Warne
and senior units who may not have acassto trasportatkm.Thera will be no age or income qualifications to
CC: Weekly Notes
Oak Park Heights should consider funding this project because transportation isa critical fink in helping people access
services that provide for their email health and selFsrdfldency.This service will encourage community interaction and
allow homebound residents to slay engaged in community life.
We arc re pectfullyrequestbrg$3,000fromthe City of Oak Pah Heights to support this project.
Thank you for yourconsideration.
Sincerely,
Salry Andermn
Executive Director
cQlilrili]muy uiread
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. POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 OAK PARK BLVD.NORTH•P.O.BOX 2007
OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA 55082
� �: TELEPHONE:(651)439-4723
FAX:(651)439-3639
EMERGENCY:911
September 5,2018
To:Eric Johnson,City Administrator
From:Brian DeRosier,Chief of Police
Subject:Police Activity Report—August 2018
This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of
August 2018. Officers responded to and generated 1,665 calls for service in the City of Oak Park Heights
during the month.
The department responded to many incidents during the month. This is a summary/sampling of some of
the cases we responded to and investigated:
1. Responded to group home 18+times since June 2018 for a male attempting suicide and not
cooperating with staff. Stemming apparently from male not wanting to stay at this location.
Report made with state dept. of health for investigation of the home and circumstances.
2. Arrested male for assaulting his neighbor by spitting at him. Suspect was intoxicated again and is
a multiple repeat problem resident. Male then spit on officers and tried kicking window out of
the squad.
3. Arrested male suspect with stolen vehicle,theft,and warrants.
4. Responded to group home of 3rd incident of male resident being reported missing. Report made
with state dept.of health for investigation of the home and circumstances.
5. Arrested suspect at fast food restaurant parking lot while he was drinking beer in the lot.
6. Investigating burglary to business.
7. Responded to juveniles in fast food restaurant causing disturbance throwing food,silly string,and
making racial slurs.
8. Arrested male for DWI and disorderly conduct after he followed his neighbor to a fast food
restaurant yelling at the neighbor and his family.
9. Investigated solicitors outside of business. Checking of legitimacy of the solicitations and
charity.Upon questioning 1 male fled on foot and other packed up and left.
10. Citations issued to 2 females fighting in bar pulling hair and intoxicated.
11. Checking businesses after hours,officers found male partially nude in his car with adult items and
drug paraphernalia in the car.
12. Male that had been arrested several weeks prior for marijuana and drug paraphernalia came to the
PD to retrieve his drugs. He now claimed it was medical MJ. Subject was informed that medical
MJ is not prescribed in raw form and not smoked..... He had no prescription.
We did community outreach at 2 National Night Out events in town—Autumn Hills,and Ojibway
Neighborhoods.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 OAK PARK BLVD.NORTH P.O.BOX 2007
OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA 55082
TELEPHONE:(651)439-4723
` FAX:(651)439-3639
17 W7, EMERGENCY:911
We had a federal audit of the PD. Auditors came the PD to ensure we are following federal rules and
inventory/security of federal property. No issues were found.
We continue to incure mechanical equipment,contract IT labor,and significant employee costs associated
with the ongoing issues with the records project of the sheriffs office.The Sheriff and staff have been
helpful but the software is not meeting expectations of our department. Our employee time loss has
generally improved because we have found work arounds to the issues with the software.
Officer Schroeder completed his training in GA on computer forensics. We will be setting up a work
station for him in the PD.
Officer Hicks has begun working in the school as the temp SRO until the return of Inv.Paradise from
leave. This is expected to continue until the end of October.
We had 1 day during the month where we were at full staff due to vacations, sick leave and training.
Officers attended training courses during the month:
1. All officers received training on 2018 legislative law updates
2. Officer Schroeder finished his month worth of training on computer forensics/data evidence
retrieval.
Chief DeRosier
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Eric Johnson
From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2018 3:38 PM
To: Eric Johnson
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St. Croix River Crossing articles below.....
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Subject: September 2018 Business Facts
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Westconsin Credit Union and Derrick
Building Solutions.
• Thank you to Kevin J LaCasse of
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HIGHLIGHTS
St. Croix Crossing Project Honored
By American Public Works
Association
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St.Croix EDC Executive
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More Posts Added to
EDC's Blog Site
At its 2018 PWX convention, the American Public More blogs are posted on St.
Works Association honored the St. Croix Crossing Croix EDC's website, authored
as its Public Works Project of the Year winner in by executive director, Bill Rubin,
the transportation category for projects with costs including new topics, Change
greater than $75 million. the World Starting with a Simple
Task; Packerland Embraces
St. Croix Crossing opened on August 2, 2017 Ancient Viking Game; and Early
following four years of construction and decades of Signs of Autumn.
debate revolving around the protected qualities of
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the St. Croix River, designated as a Wild and
Scenic River by the federal government. Read more
at
It is the largest public works project in Minnesota
history, and improves access in west central
Wisconsin and the eastern edge of the Twin Cities,
the nation's 16th-largest metro area with a
population in excess of 3.6 million.
The Crossing is the longest extradosed bridge in
the U.S., comprised of a hybrid cable stay and box
girder design. It is the second extradosed bridge to
open in the nation.
PWX 2018 was held in Kansas City in late August.
St. Croix EDC Seeks RFPs to Expand
Entrepreneurial Efforts
Announcement
St. Croix EDC seeks proposals from various clubs, classes, organizations, and
business leagues, etc. in St. Croix County for projects designed to support
entrepreneurial efforts in 2018-19.
Background
Moaiaraum VP est, a regional economic development marketing organization
serving west central and northwest Wisconsin, is offering one thousand five
hundred dollar ($1,500) grants to each of the ten county-wide economic
development corporations (EDCs) in its service territory as a way to support
entrepreneurial efforts in 2018-19. This includes St. Croix County and St. Croix
EDC.
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Eric Johnson
From: League of Minnesota Cities <members=Imc.org@mail52.suw91.mcdlv.net> on behalf of
League of Minnesota Cities <members@lmc.org>
Sent: Friday,September 7,2018 11:17 AM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Upcoming Events&Training -Week of September 7
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SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Various Dates and Locations in October&November
Fall is coming and it's nearly time to join League staff and other local officials for the 2018
Regional Meetings! Don't miss these highlights:
• Opportunities to discuss key issues
• Details about a problem-solving collaboration in your area
• Methods to positively resolve conflict
• A preview of how the November elections may impact the 2019 legislative session
• Time to connect with colleagues from your area and League staff
New for 20181 Sit down with fellow officials from your area and discuss a
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Various Dates and Locations in September-November
One in five American adults lives with mental illness. Find out ways you can help through
your role in your city during Mental Health First Aid workshops this fall.
During this workshop you will:
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• Learn risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems
• Understand the impacts of mental illness
• Discover ways to help in both crisis and non-crisis situations
Online Training
Ongoing
Did you miss a live webinar but would still like to learn what information was shared?
Access LMC webinar recordings and slides—as well as materials and handouts from other
recent League events. Recent webinars include:
• NEW! Fair Share Fees—Goina. Goina, Gone
•
Residential Service Lines: Out of Siaht, Out of Mind, Until There's a Problem
• Small Cell Big Change: Complying with the New Small Cell Wireless Law
• Demystifying Public Finance: Fundamentals for City Clerks
• What's in YOUR Brain?Understandina Unconscious Bias
E-Learning Courses
Ongoing
Learn any time and anywhere you have internet access! The League's City Learning Point
online training program provides city officials and staff with professional development
opportunities created specifically for you. Courses include:
• Land Use Basics
• Developina Land Use Plans and Laws
• Respectful Workplace
• Human Resources Basics for Managers Series
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Eric Johnson
From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 1,2018 8:09 AM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:Aretha Franklin,John McCain, and the Embodiment of Respect
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Subject: Aretha Franklin, John McCain, and the Embodiment of Respect
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Aretha Franklin, John McCain, and the
Embodiment of Respect
As summer winds to its unofficial close and we take a moment to celebrate
the social and economic achievements of U.S. workers, it's remarkably
appropriate that we're simultaneously celebrating the labor and legacy of two
American icons. One, the Queen of Soul and the voice of a generation. The
other, a war hero and dedicated public servant.
The two have little in common on the surface, and the roots from which they
came are very different. But while they may no longer be with us in life, we
still have so much to learn from the labor of these two American greats.
Five Tips for Mayors in the Wake of Disruptive Technology
In a time of rapid technological change, how should mayors and other local
elected officials make long-term investments?
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It seems like every day, a new study comes out claiming to predict how
technology will redefine cities, work and daily life. Unfortunately, when it
comes to writing about the future, modesty doesn't sell — and most reports
are more provocative than predictive.
This week, our experts offered five forward-thinking strategies municipal
leaders can use to cut through the rhetoric and make decisions about the
future of work.
An Inside Look at Equitable Economic Development in
Baltimore
"Mayor Pugh," says Baltimore Economic Development Director Bill Pugh,
"has made it abundantly clear to all of her agencies and quasi-agencies that
she wants to see projects and investment in neighborhoods far beyond
Downtown and the Waterfront."
That's a noble goal — and in line with the neighborhood-centric equity
strategies being pursued by many cities. In an interview this week, Pugh
discusses the city's most fundamental question: How do we ensure that
each neighborhood protects its residents who have begged for city and state
investment for decades?
Small Cell Wireless Technology in Cities
From our connected homes, where everything is controlled by the internet, to
our workplaces, where reliable broadband access is paramount for almost
every type of job, technology is impacting every facet of our daily lives. Cities
are inextricably linked to the internet— and the integration of new
technologies promises better and more innovative ways to serve our
residents.
This week, NLC released two new action-oriented wireless resources for city
leaders. These resources provide an overview of small cell technology, as
well as guidance on how local governments can plan for, develop policy and
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processes around, and manage the deployment of, small cell wireless
infrastructure.
News
Newly Formed Partnership Will Better Train Cities to Use Data, Evidence
Government Technology—August 28, 2018
For Cities, a New Guide to Tackling the Housing Crisis
CitiesSpeak—August 29, 2018
Cities Release Their Own Broadband Model Code
Route Fifty—August 27, 2018
Skala Seeks Budget To Bring Racial Equity Initiative To Town
The Missourian —August 30, 2018
Zooming In On Building Technologies For Smart, Equitable Cities
Forbes—August 28, 2018
Announcements
In conjunction with the Biden Cancer Initiative, we invite city leaders to host
a local community summit on September 21st. These summits, which will be
taking place across the country, will be focused on uncovering the cancer
experience in communities and bringing people together to support cancer
patients and families. All hosts will gain access to insightful content, tools
and live look-ins to Dr. Jill Biden and former Vice President Joe Biden. Visit
hftp://bidencancer.org/events to learn more.
Events
Nov. 7-10 City Summit 2018 (Los Angeles)
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Housing Task Force Report& Have you heard the latest?
Recommendations Released Fottow us on rwt8er.�
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Governor Dayton's Housing Task Force
released its final report and
recommendations in late August. The 619,
, and
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mei 28-member task force.
Task force co-chair Jeanne Crain and
Minnesota Housing Assistant
Commissioner Ryan Baumtrog presented
mew. the recommendations to the Metro Cities
IN Housing and Economic Development policy
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Several recommendations have a municipal
fto nexus, including specific actions for cities
as well as recommendations for city
1►ii �■■_...e_._i participation in further discussions on
41111"cow housing goals and how to measure housing
activity and progress toward meeting the
task force's goals. Metro Cities and the
4RAWadwM League of Minnesota Cities responded to
the task force discussions during the
In Current(Archived process, replying to topics impacting cities
Newsletters: and providing information on local roles in
Archives housing.
The task force, authorized by a December
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2017 executive order, held several dozen
meetings to discuss a full range of housing
issues and hear from community members
across the state, including the metro
region.
The recommendations are organized under
6 goals: Commit to homes as a priority;
Preserve the homes we have; Build more
homes; Increase home stability; Link
homes and services; and Support and
strengthen home ownership.
Specific goals that may impact cities
include: create a permanent, dedicated
funding source for affordable homes;
launch a public-private partnership to
forecast demand, set goals and measure
progress; expand home and rental
rehabilitation programs; utilize targeted
support from local governments to keep
rental units affordable (such as the 4d
property tax program); share best practices
across communities; expand the range of
housing types; enhance and expand rental
assistance programs; examine predatory
rental practices; incentivize acceptance of
rental assistance vouchers.
One recommendation would create a
statewide review panel to evaluate
regulations related to building standards,
land use, and environmental stewardship
for impact in housing affordability. This
would look at implementation of state and
local regulations at the local level. The
recommendation is different than a
previously discussed (but not
recommended) local zoning appeals board
that would have usurped local land use
decision making authority. Metro Cities
opposed this draft recommendation during
the task force.
At the report's release press conference,
Minnesota Housing Commissioner Mary
Tingerthal explained the task force report is
a tool that will build a framework for
additional housing conversations with policy
makers at the state and local levels. Co-
chair Crain, a private sector representative
on the task force, explained she will
continue to advocate for the task force
recommendations in the new
administration.
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Housing advocacy organizations are taking
the recommendations and beginning to
draft action plans for the 2019 legislative
session. One effort, spurred by the
dedicated, permanent funding
recommendation, is working with housing
stakeholders to determine how to raise
revenue and what to fund with any new
resources. Metro Cities is responding to
these conversations in a manner consistent
with its policies.
Metro Cities is also working with the
League of Minnesota Cities to respond to
the recommendations, including examples
of how cities are currently addressing a
range of housing needs across the metro
area and statewide. Several city-specific
examples were cited in the report and the
response will include other examples and
policies cities are using to meet their
residents' housing needs.
Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215-
4001 or with
any questions.
MnDOT Accepting Final Feedback on
Highway Project Selection Process
MnDOT is currently accepting comments
on draft changes to its highway project
selection process. These changes are the
result of a 2016 Office of Legislative Auditor
(OLA) report on selection processes and
subsequent statutory changes. The audit
found that MnDOT's methods for
determining projects was sound, but there
is insufficient information about the
selection process provided to stakeholders
or the public. The 2017 law(MN Session
Law Chapter 3, Sec. 124) calls on MnDOT
to develop, adopt and implement a policy
for project evaluation and selection by
November of this year. When completed,
this process will be applied to the 2020-
2023 State Transportation Improvement
Plan (STIP).
The draft policy and companion technical
guide to MnDOT highway construction
project selection are available
Comments will be accepted
through October 5, 2018 and can be
submitted to Philip Schaffner. Project
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Selection Process Manager,
at philip.schafFner0state.mn.us.
Metro Cities would also ask that you submit
a copy of submitted comments to Metro
Cities at steven@metrocitiesmn.or9.
Policy Committees Update
Metro Cities'Transportation and General
Government Policy Committee and
Housing and Economic Development Policy
Committee will hold third and final
committee meetings next week—on
Monday(9:00 am) and Wednesday(1:00
pm) respectively. Members of the Municipal
Revenues and Metropolitan Agencies
Committees will each be asked for
feedback on one outstanding policy for
each committee. The Transportation and
General Government Committee will hear
from Judd Schetnan on the Metropolitan
Council's transit budget deficit.
Once policies are finalized through the
committee process, they will be forwarded
as recommended to the Metro Cities Board
of Directors. The Board will consider and
adopt the policies at their October 11th
meeting.
Metro Cities would like to thank the chairs
and members of all four policy committees
for their hard work, time and engagement
with other metro city officials in the
development of Metro Cities' legislative
policies.
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.
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