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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly notes - August 24 2018 (002) CITY OF OAK PARK fljjfiiHjS—WEEKLY NOTES for: August 24th,2018 TO: City Council Members S FROM: Eric Johnson,City i re' Zoning and Development Items: 1. Staff has received an application fro e S' r School District for the construction of a 900 sq.Ft storage shed for lacrosse gear.A response was provided to the School District see ing a bit more data to make the application complete, we are expecting a September Planning Commission meeting. 2. The neighborhood meeting with those residents near the Palmer Property was well attended. Concerns centered around loss of trees and/or drainage concerns,Staff and STANTEC Staff expect to issue grading permits next week. 3. The City lodging tax(room rate)is 30.1 have enclosed a breakdown of the amounts received since 2013.The City keeps 5%with the remaining balance being transferred to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. 4. Like our City, Bayport is amending their Well Head protection Plan, some general information and notice has been supplied as required by Statute. 5. The Ridgecrest Development(Former Eagle's Site) did receive their BCWD approvals- and which included a VARIANCE to their VOLUME CONTROL rules that only allowed a PRE- EUROPEAN SETTLEMENT amount of water to leave such site. We understand the basis of the VARIANCE request by the Developer was due to that land being in the City's DWSMA(Drinking water surface management area)which means INFILTRATION Of stormwater is not permitted as it could impact the City's aquifer. Other Items: • Chief DeRosier has supplied an update om the two alcohol violations-Chipotle's and Applebee's;both parties have paid their respective fines and waived their rights to a hearing before the Council.No further action is needed.See the enclosed memo from Chief DeRosier. • The City's Water Meter reading equipment is failing and is required to be updated. Please see the enclosed background data from Andy Kegley, any new equipment purchased will be in the$3,000 range, but is a necessity. It is expected that any new equipment would be compatible with a near future water meter change-out of all water meters in the City—which the City is attempting to save funding for. Mayor McComber provided: 1. Information on Serving our Troops—St.Paul to Iraq&Kuwait 2. A letter from COMCAST outlining their Broadband Internet Service to Veterans Program 3. METRO CITIES NEWS—8/17/18 4. NLG Weekly for Aug 18e,2018 5. MAOSC Newsletter for 8/20/18 6. Meeting Summary from NLG Small Cities Conference—Held in Independence,Minnesota Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 35 3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100 Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763.231.5840 Facsimile: 763.427.0520 TPCTPC@PlanningCo.com August 22, 2018 Ricky Michel 1875 S. Greely Street Stillwater, MN 55082 RE: Oak Park Heights — Stillwater Area High School Lacrosse Equipment Storage Building — 5701 Stillwater Boulevard North FILE NO: 236.02— 18.07 Dear Mr. Michel: The City is in receipt of your application materials submitted on August 17, 2018 for an amended Conditional Use Permit for the addition of a lacrosse equipment storage building at the Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Boulevard North. With this letter we are notifying you that the application is not complete. The City will deem it complete with receipt of the following items by August 29, 2018. Please provide this information to City Hall. 1. Provide a building material board with colors for the Planning Commission meeting. 2. Provide pictures of the area where the storage building will be added, including to the south. 3. Include any proposed signage on the building elevations. If all of the application materials are submitted as requested, the Planning Commission would consider the application at a meeting scheduled for September 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council chambers. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 15.99, Sub. 3(f), the City of Oak Park Heights is herewith extending the period of time for agency/city review of the application for an additional 60 day period (for a total of 120 days from the date of a complete application) inasmuch as the City has determined that additional research and study by the City staff relative to the complexity of the project as proposed will be required. Please contact me with any questions you may have. 2 of 35 Ricky Michel August 22, 2018 Sincerely, Scott D. Richards, AICP — City Planning Consultant to the City of Oak Park Heights The Planning Company LLC C: Eric Johnson Julie Hultman 2 3 of 35 LODGING TAX PAID TO THE CITY <7AY AMERICAN COVER SO HILL INN PARK MANOR EBERTZ FENNER BROOKS DIETHART TOTAL 2018 Dec-18 Sep-18 Jun-18 8,350.30 123.07 148.41 395.61 9,017.39 Mar-18 4,812.91 291.00 27.00 30.80 174.49 62.10 5,398.30 12/2017 late 156.96 13,163.21 291.00 150.07 179.21 331.45 457.71 14,415.69 2017 Dee-17 6,347.43 527.00 27.00 142.88 256.59 7,300.90 Sep-17 10,397.99 803.00 309.60 30.60 228.87 537.15 12,307.21 Jun-17 8,086.99 660.00 95.00 49.02 160.50 249.30 9,300.81 Mar-17 4,722.00 463.23 186.00 38.88 97.00 64.47 5,571.58 29,554.41 2,453.23 617.60 261.38 486.37 1,107.51 34,480.50 ` 2016 Dec-16 6,414.00 598.00 27.00 103.08 76.29 170.00 7,388.37 Sep-16 10,551.00 911.52 61.50 63.72 11,587.74 Jun-16 7,671.00 591.48 8,262.48 Mar-16 4,491.00 421.47 4,912.47 29,127.00 2,522.47 88.50 166.80 76.29 170.00 32,151.06 2015 Dec-15 6,043.00 437.46 6,480.46 Sep-15 9,906.71 897.81 10,804.52 Jun-15 8,687.00 625.68 9,312.68 Mar-15 4,662.00 455.09 5,117.09 29,298.71 2,416.04 31,714.75 2014 Dec-14 6,939.00 485.22 7,424.22 Sep-14 10,909.00 766.32 11,675.32 Jun-14 8,463.00 524.19 8,987.19 Mar-14 4,538.00 314.64 4,852.64 30,849.00 2,090.37 32,939.37 2013 Dec-13 6,146.00 482.95 6,628.95 Sep-13 10,370.00 857.61 11,227.61 Jun-13 8,313.00 546.96 8,859.96 Mar-13 4,742.00 329.28 5,071.28 29,571.00 2,216.84 1 31,787.80 4 of 35 V3CITY OF BAYPORT REC'EIVVED 294 NORTH THIRD STREET BAYPORT,MINNESOTA 55003 PHONE 651-275-4404 FAx 651-275-4411 AUG 1 3 2018 Date: August 9, 2018 To: Lisa Weik, Chairperson, Washington County Board John Hall, Chairperson, Baytown Township Board Mary McComber, Mayor, City of Oak Park Heights Louise Smallidge, Chairperson, Washington Conservation District Brian Zeller, Chairperson, Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization Brian Davis, Water Supply Planning, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services John Freitag, Planner, Minnesota Department of Health From: Matthew Kline, City of Bayport Re: Wellhead Protection Plan,Part 1,for the City of Bayport The City of Bayport is in the process of developing a wellhead protection plan for its drinking water supply wells. As required by the Minnesota Wellhead Protection Rule (part 4720.5330, subpart 6), the Minnesota Department of Health approved Part 1 of the wellhead protection plan for our system. This portion of the plan includes information pertaining to: 1. The delineation of the wellhead protection area, 2. The drinking water supply management area boundary, and 3. The well and drinking water supply management area vulnerability assessment. Enclosed please find the items listed above. If you would like a complete copy of the Part 1 plan containing the technical information used to delineate the wellhead protection area, drinking water supply management area, and vulnerability of the wells and aquifer,please contact me at 651-275-4410. Consistent with the Wellhead Protection Rule (part 4720.5330, subpart 7), a Public Information Meeting has been scheduled on September 10, 2018, 6:00 p.m., at Bayport City Hall(294 North P Street)to discuss issues and concerns with this portion of the plan. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the scheduled City Council meeting as an agenda item. We welcome your participation at this event. If you have any questions concerning this matter,please contact me. cc: Stephanie Souter, Water Planner, Washington County Andy Kegley,Public Works Director, City of Oak Park Heights Jay Riggs, District Manager, Washington Conservation District Trudi Witkowski, Minnesota Department of Health 5 of 35 L I ' , I � Om ` II r S �li•� H 14mM1.w i AR^ Y '.J..:a. ...., HY am .0 c i , N X1 m 3 m � � 3 c W m m' m •Z m ns CD a a. $ � •� -p O C � a W I - m 0 ts i ry m � snGm 6 of 35 CITY GE O.AK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 14166 Oak. Park Bled. N., R O. Box 2007 11 Oak Park Heights,STN 55082 August 22,2018 To:Administrator Johnson Re: Council Hearing to Show Cause Oct.9,2018—Alcohol Violations have received information from both businesses previously scheduled for a council hearing to show cause for alcohol sales violations occurring July,2018. Applebee's has waived their right to a hearing and forwarded a$500.00 check for the proposed sanction under city resolution. Chipotle has waived their right to a hearing and forwarded a $1,000.00 check and suspended sales of alcohol voluntarily during the period August 17 to 19, 2018. This meets the proposed sanction guidelines under city resolution. With receipt of the waivers I recommend pulling any hearings from council agenda for these incidents. Brian DeRosier Chief of Police 7 of 35 APPLE AMERICAN GROUP August 17, 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Police Department 14168 Oak park Blvd. North Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Dear Chief De Rosier, Per your letter and invoice enclosed is the check for payment of a fine in for the liquor violation that occurred at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Oak Park Heights, MN. Please let me know if you have any questions or need further information. Be e Cheryl Mills License Manager Email: cmillsafl= .com Phone: 503-722-2825 r e 8 of 35 ripple American Group • P.O.Box 507 •West Linn,OR 97068 • 503-722-2825 ® I CHI OTLE MEXICAN GRILL,INC MAIN 303.595.4000 • • 1401 WYNKOOP STREET,SUITE 500 I w[A ehlpotle.aom MEXICAN GRILL DENVER,CO 80202 City of Oak Park Heights attn:Police Department—Chief DeRosier 14168 Oak Park Blvd N Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 August 17,2018 Chief DeRosier, Chipotle Mexican Grill would like to waive our right to a hearing for the July 311 failed alcohol compliance check. Enclosed you.will find a check for$1,000 for payment of the civil sanction. Per our phone conversation on Friday,August 17th,the restaurant served their self-imposed suspension on the 17th, 18th and 19th of August. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Thank you, ffe� Katie Eloe I Licensing and Finance Support Specialist Chipotle Mexican Grill 1401 Wynkoop Street,Suite 500 Denver,CO 80202 meloe@chipotle.com direct (303)605-1005 fax (303)390-5620 9 of 35 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd N.•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax 439-0574 Memorandum To: Eric Johnson,Administrator Cc: Mayor and Council From: Andrew Kegley, Public Works Director Dates 08/22/2018 Re: Meter Reading Handheld and Software Replacement Technology advancement caused some changes in the means and methods of metering water usage since the last City wide meter replacement in the early 1990's. A few years back, Sensus,the company and brand of which OPH purchases water meters and meter reading equipment discontinued the popular SR style meters mostly because of new regulations not allowing any lead content in meters;A small amount of lead was used to cast the brass meter body.The SRII style meter,which metered usage of most service lines in OPH was replaced with an 1PERL a composite (glass and plastic) meter that uses magnetic technology to read water flow rather than mechanical parts in an enclosed chamber. With the new meters,followed new technology to read the meters.The evolution of meter reading started by having city staff enter homes and physically look at the meter dial to obtain a read. Next, a dial reader was installed on the outside of the house and connected to the meter via wire so the meter reader could obtain a read without having to enter the home. Dial readers were replaced with touchpad's,which reduced the risk of human error. It is now common practice to install a radio device connected to a meter to obtain reads remotely or semi remotely. Oak Park Heights uses the semi remote technology,which is more economical,therefore a meter reader only needs to be in close proximity for the handheld meter reading device to pick up a radio signal of the recorded usage. 10 of 35 Oak Park Heights staff and RMR was using an original meter reading device purchase with the last City wide meter replacement. The reader device failed and had to be replaced, so the City purchased a used, slightly more updated reading device. The current meter reading device often fails when exposed to cold temperatures, so it too is beyond its useful life.Regardless, Sensus has discontinued the current 510R radios that emit radio signals from meters, and replaced them with a more advanced 510M radio. The City's current meter reading device does not read the new 510M radios so the device will need to be replaced. Staff is working with a Sensus rep to purchase a Trimble 10SOLE unit that will work with existing equipment, and will be useful into the future.Along with the hardware update, quoted for$3,300,the Auto reads software will also be updated and is included in the cost of the handheld unit.The purchase will be funded by the water and sewer materials and supplies budget. Staff will use the old handheld and software until after the 3rd quarter meter reading is complete. 2 11 of 35 * * * * Mayor Mary McComber City of Oak Park PO Box 2007 Oak Park, MN 55082 Dear Mayor McComber: On behalf of Serving Our Troops,I would like to take this opportunity to invite you and a guest to a very special event for our deploying Minnesota National Guard Members and their families-which will include soldiers from 185 Minnesota cities, including your community. As you know,our Minnesota National Guard Members are deployed throughout the world. Since 2004,Serving Our Troops has been providing a special message from home in the form of a steak dinner,completing twelve projects and serving over 90,000 steaks. Recently,nearly 800 MN Guard Members were called for service in Kuwait. Cities across Minnesota are represented in this deployment- including,your community. On Thursday,September 20th,Serving Our Troops will be all hands on deck at the Saint Paul RiverCentre serving up a steak dinner for soldiers and families as part of their official deployment ceremony. After the official ceremony in the Wilkins Auditorium,soldiers and families will enjoy dinner,beverages,and much more. Over 3000 soldiers and family members are expected to attend. Whether you have one or fifty soldiers from your community deploying,as Mayor,we would be honored if you could join us in Saint Paul for this proper send-off. Our event begins with a special private reception for community and military leaders,followed by the official ceremony and then the dinner. Mayors will be recognized as a group during the ceremony and will be invited on stage to be recognized as a group during the dinner. There is no charge for the event and there will be opportunities to greet families and soldiers individually. Please RSVP by September 17th at patharrisl@comcast.net. Attached are details. If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. On behalf of the entire Serving Our Troops team,thank you for your service to our communities. Sincerely, 'asc' Pat Harris ` Former Saint Paul City Council Member& UL-Yt� Serving Our Troops Team Member 1885 Bayard Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116 17 of 35 www.servingourtroops.com 5 n Serving Our Troops * Saint Paul to Kuwait IV A Special Invitation... Nearly 800 Minnesota National Guard Members from the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division will soon deploy to Kuwait. It's time for a special send-off! On Thursday,September 2011,at the RiverCentre in Saint Paul,Serving Our Troops and the Minnesota National Guard will host a very special deployment ceremony and send-off event for our soldiers and families. Over 3000 soldiers and families will gather for an official Minnesota National Guard ceremony,followed by a steak dinner with all the trimmings. Our soldiers are from 185 Minnesota cities. Mayors from communities with deploying soldiers are cordially invited to Join us for this unique event. Below are details: Date: Thursday, September 20th Time: Private Reception: 2:45 p.m.to 3:45 p.m. Official Ceremony: 4:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. (Est.) Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 West Kellogg Boulevard Downtown Saint Paul Please RSVP by email to Pat Harris by Monday,September 17 at patharrisl@comcast.net Additional details: ✓ Mayors and their guest are invited to all parts of the event, but are free to join anytime. ✓ Private reception will include community and business leaders along with military leaders -hors d'oeuvres and host bar included. ✓ Mayors' attendance will be announced as a group during the official ceremony. ✓ Mayors will be invited to the stage during dinner with a spokesperson speaking and introducing each Mayor. ✓ Please check in at the Help Station upon arrival. ✓ You are invited to bring a guest. ✓ There is no cost for the event- excellent food and beverages will be provided. For more information, please contact Pat Harris at(651) 295-2689 or 12atharrisl@comcast.net. Together, let's serve it up for the troops. www.ServingOurTroo]Rs.com 18 of 35 ;µ`;k1 ' COMCAST August 14, 2018 Mayor Mary McComber Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd.N Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Dear Mary: Internet Essentials by Comcast is the largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program for low-income families in the U.S. We are excited to announce that we are significantly expanding eligibility to our Internet Essentials program to low-income veterans,nearly one million of whom live within the Comcast footprint. According to the United States Census Bureau's 2016 American Community Survey, fewer than 70 percent of low-income veterans have Internet access,and less than 60 percent own a computer. Since 2011,we have connected more than six million low-income Americans to the Internet through our Internet Essentials program. Here in the Twin Cities we have helped close the digital divide by connecting 32,000 families to Internet Essentials Internet Essentials has an integrated,wrap-around design meant to address each of the three barriers to broadband adoption that research has identified. These include: a lack of digital literacy skills,the lack of a computer,and the absence of a low-cost Internet service option.The program is also structured as a partnership between Comcast and tens of thousands of school districts, libraries, elected officials, and nonprofit community partners. The move to extend Internet Essentials eligibility to low-income veterans is the second largest expansion in the program's history. For details on how to apply,please visit www.internetessentials.com/apply. Sincerely, Karly Werner Sr. Director Government Affairs 19 of 35 Current/Archived Newsletters - Metro Cities Page 1 of 4 CETRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Search 1 GO Metro Cities News August 17, 2018 Newsletter Archive Next Week: Second Legislative Policy Have you heard the latest? Follow us on Twitter! Committee Meetings _ Second meetings of Metro Cities'four policy committees will take place next week. Members will continue reviewing policy language and consider modifications to policies as well as new policies. Each committee will host a speaker. For the �\F . _ Transportation/General Government Committee, Gregory Coughlin from MNDOT will present information on processes governing highway turn backs. The Municipal 4111Revenues Committee will hear Stephen Cw Baker and Michael Thompson from the '(NOW Ramsey and Scott County Assessors Offices 91001111004 Qqmnapbs respectively on 'dark' stores and assessed values. The Metropolitan Agencies *40 Committee will hear from Metropolitan Council Chair Alene TchourumofF on the Council's goals and regional opportunities and challenges. The Housing and Economic Development Committee will hear a presentation from Jeanne Crain, CEO, " Vow W ''-044mpw Bremer Bank/Co-Chair of the Governor's Housing Task Force. In Current/Archived Newsletters: Check the website for meeting information Archives and details. If you have not yet signed up but would still like to participate, contact Kimberly Ciarracchi at k1mber1v0metrncitiesmn_nrn 20 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1B97-4... 8/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 2 of 4 REMINDER: Inflow-Infiltration Mitigation Grant Funding Deadlines Approachingl As a reminder, one new grant program and one updated program, both administered by the Metropolitan Council, are available to assist cities with inflow-infiltration (1/1) mitigation. Applications for both programs are due August 31, 2018. Metro Cities and the Metropolitan Council Environment Services Division (MCES)sent information to cities on the programs. See below for these materials. New 1/1 Demonstration Program: This funding is for a community to complete repairs to both public and private infrastructure. See criteria information here: RFP Demonstration Project. Municipal I&I Grant(Updated): The Legislature appropriated$5 million in 2018 for the municipal 1/1 grant program and the funds have been added to the 2017 program. See updated program guidelines and information at: Fundlnq/Grants Information. For more information on the 1/1 Demonstration Grant, contact Marcus Bush at MCES at marcus.bush(&metc.state.mn.us. For information on the Municipal program, contact Matt Gsellmeier at matthew.gsellmeierP-metc.state.mn.us. Also as a reminder, MCES has launched a website with resources for local governments and property owners aimed at reducing inflow and infiltration. The site includes videos, photos, public service announcements, articles and other information. State Revenue Collections Report The MN Department of Management and Budget(MMB)'s July report, the first month of the new fiscal year, shows state net general fund revenues to be $28 million, or 2.7%, more than forecast. Income, sales and corporate income taxes were all higher than anticipated. MMB, as always, cautions that the report is preliminary and its results subject revision. The state's next complete 21 of 35 hqs://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-1B97-4... 8/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 3 of 4 budget forecast will be issued in late November. New Metropolitan Council Resources/ Information for Comprehensive Plan Updates The Metropolitan Council has new information/updates and resources for local communities via Planit. Below is a list of new resources: Episode 17: Economic Development- Dave Gontarek and Nora Riemenschneider: In this episode Council staff talk with Dave Gontarek, Principal Project Manager, and Nora Riemenschneider, Economic Development Program Coordinator at the City of St. Paul about their experiences and ideas for successful economic development. Updated Solar Community Resources page and Local Government Solar Landing Page Resources Template applicable to all metro communities. For additional assistance, or to let the Council know of other resources, feel free to reach out to your Sector Rep to get in touch with the Council's Solar Advisor. The Council is making updates to the online TOD Guide in 2018. The following case studies/information are available at the following links: Eden Prairie TOD Zoning, Minneapolis Parking Regulations, St. Paul Central Corridor Zoning, Watershed Partnership (Redevelopment of the Hopkins Cold Storage Site), Burnsville Heart of the Com. New resources are available on Affected Jurisdiction Contact Information and 2016 Generalized Land Use Categories and Definitions. Metro Cities Communications Audit Metro Cities is in the beginning stages of a communications audit to learn more about our strengths and weaknesses regarding our various communication vehicles (newsletter, website, social media, etc.). Watch for future newsletter articles and emails, as we will be looking for YOUR feedback via an online 22 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC=%7b3738C3AO-lB97-4... 8/24/2018 Current/Archived Newsletters-Metro Cities Page 4 of 4 survey on what we currently do well, and where we can improve! 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"It promises so much, but at times it's tough to measure." In search of an innovative solution to help residents "bridge" the gap of homelessness, the City launched an experimental public-private partnership for temporary housing. The results are surprising — and may point to a way forward for other cities. How Memphis Helps Minority- and Women- Owned Small Businesses Thrive I One year later, I was eager to both catch up on, and share, the progress the former cohort had made since the program's conclusion in Memphis. Perspectives on the Urban-Rural Divide As we continue to seek new ways of bridging the urban-rural economic divide, it's time for the narrative to shift to a shared economic future. . 7 NLC Reengagement Network Releases New }` Tools for Cities Both tools, designed for city leaders with youth development goals, will help cities reconnect opportunity youth with the education system. 2 25 of 35 NATIONAL LEAGUE . NLCar You lead at home. Now lead at NLC. 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This message was intended for: marvmccomber(c-D-aol.com 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy ©2018 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic 4 27 of 35 MAOSC State Newsletter—August 20,2018 New laws take effect Several state changes with a direct impact on cities were enacted in 2018,typically taking effect this month(one exception to effective date is listed).Among the most significant changes are: • Uniform Municipal Contracting Threshold Increase-this MAOSC-supported change increases the requirement for sealed bids from$100,000 to$175,000,and increased the range of allowed direct negotiation authority accordingly;a separate law change related to multi-year water tank service contracts allowing for direct negotiation up to$175,000 estimated total cost takes effect for contracts entered into on or after Sept. 1,2018. • Wastewater Treatment Improvements 16-year Exemption-As supported by MAOSC,cities that construct a publicly owned treatment works in order to comply with a new or modified effluent limitation,cannot be required to make additional capital investments to comply with new effluent limits adopted after construction begins for at least 16 years-to the extent permitted by federal laws and regulations.(Unlike a similar 2017 law,this statute bypasses the state rulemaking process.) • Property-assessed Clean Energy(PACE)-allows local governments to help finance private property owners'energy improvements by making loans and collecting the payments through special assessments. In 2017,the Legislature suspended the PACE program pending a task force study;the 2018 change enacted consumer protection changes to the residential PACE program,and provides that a PACE lien is(1)subordinate to all liens on the property recorded before the PACE lien is recorded,(2)subordinate to a first mortgage on the property recorded after the PACE lien is recorded,and(3) superior to any other lien on the property recorded after the PACE lien is recorded. • Organized Solid Waste Collection-after several years of discussion,the procedures for a local government to organize solid waste collection were modified in extensive detail related to public notice,hauler considerations,and extending length of initial organized collection system to at least seven years. For further information regarding these 2018 law changes,and others related to cities and other local governments,see: www.house.lea.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/18local1ey.pdf Ride share regulation Working group meetings between the League of Minnesota Cities(LMC),MAOSC and representatives of other city groups in anticipation of proposed regulatory changes for transportation network companies(TNCs)are underway.Also known as ride shares such as Uber and Lyft,the TNCs lobbied heavily in 2018 to pre-empt all local authority over this fast-emerging mode of transportation. With MAOSC President Mary McComber representing small cities on the working group,we look forward to seeing a proposal that preserves appropriate local controls within a larger state regulatory framework for consideration by the 2019 Legislature. ® Minn et Political 44km Scene IT Our feature segment"Minn Political Scene"keeps you updated with brief mentions of particularly notable activities throughout this busy election year. The full slate of Nov.6 general election candidates have taken shape now that the many closely contested Aug.14 primary election battles have been decided. In the governor's race,the DFL nominee is Tim Walz of Mankato,who currently serves the First District in Congress.His running mate is state Rep.Peggy Flanagan who represents St.Louis Park in the Minnesota House.The Republican nominee is Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson,who previously represented Plymouth in the legislature.A Detroit Lakes native,Johnson ran unsuccessfully statewide twice previously-for governor in 2014 and for attorney general in 2006.His running mate is Donna Bergstrom,an attorney from Duluth.Notably,the next lieutenant governor almost certainly will be a Native American.Bergstrom is a member of the Red Lake Nation,and Flanagan is a White Earth Nation tribal member. 28 of 35 Political observers generally agree that two of the campaigns for governor underperformed expectations: former two-term Republican Gov.Tim Pawlenty,and current DFL Attorney General Lori Swanson who finished a distant third behind Walz and party- endorsed candidate Erin Murphy in the DFL primary.Those two low-performing campaigns had some evident similarities-getting a late start with very few public appearances,and lacking both in social media presence and ground operations. Pawlenty's running mate,current Lt.Gov. Michelle Fischbach of Paynesville,has resigned her District 13 state Senate seat and will be out of elected office in 2019. The special election for her open seat,pitting Republican state Rep.Jeff Howe of Rockville against DFL nominee Joe Perske of Sartell will determine partisan control of the Minnesota Senate.Due to the current vacancy,the Senate is split evenly at 33-33,and these remaining seats are not up for election this year.All 134 Minnesota House seats are on the Nov.6 general election ballot. Turnout for the Aug.14 primary was relatively strong by historical standards,at just over 900,000 votes cast,or just under 23 percent of registered voters. Nearly 65 percent of the votes were cast on DFL side of the ledger. Additional state primary results are available here: https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20180814 The Secretary of State lists 2018 candidates at the federal,state and legislative levels: https://candidates.sos.state.mn.us/ Census-taking challenges MAOSC has been working closely with the state effort to ensure a complete census count in 2020.As part of the effort,we put together an article-"Focus on Small Cities:Census 2020:Complete Count Challenge for Small Cities"-appearing in the current edition of the LMC Minnesota Cities magazine. State Demographer Susan Bower has been especially active in heading up Minnesota's complete count efforts-and she's featured in the article.Perspectives are also provided by Floodwood City Administrator Jess Rich,and MACK Board member Wandv Pedersen who is the Franklin city clerk/treasurer. See: www.lmc.oro/paoe/1/FOSC/ulvAua2018.isp?ssl=true For more information regarding forming a Complete Count Committee,see: https://mn.aov/admin/demoaraphv/census1020%cc/ Minnesota Association of Small Cities Shorts Minnesota Small Cities'Shorts "Small Cities'Shorts"are brief yet noteworthy items featuring MAOSC member cities and officials.Readers can submit potential Small Cities'Shorts orotherfeature ideas by emailing James Robins at: iamesnrobins@vahoo.com. The mayor of Darwin knows the distinctive smell of twine.Josh Johnson and everyone else in town takes great pride in promoting the 11-foot wide,8.7 ton ball of twine and museum that helps make the community famous: http://www.fox9.com/news/mayor-of-darwin-proud-of-city s-87-ton-11-foot-tall-ball-of-twine Sad news in St.Stephen,especially for Mayor Cindy VanderWeyst who resigned her office after the death of her mother.Council member Jeff Blenkush was appointed mayor by the city council the following week: http://thenewsleaders.comist ste,ohen-mayor-resigns/ Several rural communities now host craft distilleries,including Hallock,and also gaining mention in the feature article are Harmony and Spring Valley for their tourism attractions: https.11www.minnpost.com/economy-WO18/07/why-craft-distilleries-are-findina-home-small-town-minnesota 29 of 35 Arvonne Skelton was born in Lamberton,but she was better known as Arvonne Fraser who became known as a women's rights trailblazer in Minneapolis.She died earlier this month at age 92: http://www.startribune.com/aryonne-fraser-blazed-her-own-trail-as-women-s-riahts-advocate/490315871/ Groundbreaking for the new Eyota fire station came three months after voters approved the nearly$1.5 million project: https://www.kaaltv.com/news/rochester-minnesoto—evoto-fire-department-breaks-around-on station-exnansion/4997190/?cat=10151 The big challenge of dealing with high nitrates levels in Coates drinking water won't be easily solved: http:llwww.startribune.com/tiny-costes-has-a-bio-problem-poll uteri-water/489428851/ The voters in Fountain will ultimately decide whether or not chicken coops should be allowed in the city: h ttp:llfillm orecoun tyipumal.com/Faun tain-rescinds-motion-puts-chicken-ordinance-on-november-ballot/ Memories of the Grand Meadow Meadowlarks girls basketball dynasty are fondly recalled: h ttp:/lwww.startribune.com/th e-airls-of-arand-megd ow-minn esoto-s-best-kept-sports-dynasty-secretl490269331 Gold Sponsor Feature: Allied Blacktop The MAOSC newsletter regularly highlights our top sponsors,showcasing the services they provide to small cities across Minnesota. This month we feature Allied Blacktop Co.-www.alliedblacktopmn.com A family business started in 1954,Allied Blacktop Co.deploys every environmental technique the asphalt construction industry has to offer to its many governmental,industrial,commercial and residential clients. The company was an early adopter of the most environmentally friendly seal coat options available,having signed a"No Use of Coal Tar"promise with the MPCA in 2009. When feasible,Allied Blacktop Co.recycles existing asphalt products through a process called Reclamation for base stabilization and soil corrections. Reclaiming existing asphalt surfaces reduces waste materials and cuts down on greenhouse gases. Allied also recycles asphalt millings by returning them to the asphalt supplier so the materials can be reused in new asphalt production. Allied Blacktop has a large staff skilled in design-build construction,asphalt assessment,budget forecasting,and maintenance and rehabilitation options to help small cities get headed in the right direction with their asphalt maintenance needs. The company can put together asphalt assessments,recommendations,bid packages,and can manage a project,as needed,tailored for each community.Hiring a certified engineer can add great cost to any given project,so Allied Blacktop can help save communities money on an overall project by providing affordable project design and self-performing the work based on the community's best interests. Allied Blacktop sponsors the MAOSC to support the communities the company works in,extending services extensively to non- government organizations such as asphalt work on commercial parking lots.MAOSC greatly appreciates that Allied Blacktop is interested in developing additional relationships with smaller cities to expand its business horizons and opportunities. Small Cities Streets timing Late last month cities received their first-half FY 2019 Small Cities Streets distribution from the state.A similar amount will be distributed to the 705 small cities eligible just before the end of 2018. Based on current legislative appropriations,no further distributions are scheduled for calendar vear 2019 and bevond. Please budeet cnnservatively_acrnrdinoly_ Unlike the consistent,standing appropriations for Local Government Aid(LGA),the Small Cities Streets distributions are not automatically funded in future state biennial budgeting.Small cities were appropriated a total of$12.5 million in calendar 2015,and $8 million in each year of the current budget cycle(calendar 2017 and 2018/fiscal years 2018-19). The six-month shift between the calendar years and fiscal years can be especially confusing when the funding is so inconsistent! Small cities under 5,000 have been singled out for not receiving streets funding consistently.Obtaining full funding as a standing state appropriation is one of MAOSC's major legislative priorities.We made small progress by achieving funding in consecutive years in the current budget cycle,but small cities need and deserve state street funding on a routine basis.MAOSC and LMC are working 30 of 35 together in favor of funding levels estimated at$59 million yearly. Please remind your local legislators this fall as the election approaches that small cities streets have been short-changed for too long! Remote sales tax collections The U.S.Supreme Court in June reversed its earlier constitutional stance in South Dakota v. Wayfair,striking down the"physical presence"requirement established in 1967(sellas Hess decision)and later upheld in 1992(Quill).As expected,the Minnesota Revenue department will require remote sellers and marketplace sellers to begin collecting and remit sales within Minnesota starting no later than Oct.1,2018.Much like South Dakota,the state law in Minnesota provides a small seller exception to those with a relatively low volume of sales and revenue totals. MAOSC will renew its efforts to claim a rightful,sustainable share of the new sales tax revenue for small cities'streets funding when legislators return for the 2019-20 legislative session. Beyond question,small cities in our state were disproportionately penalized by the unfair"physical presence"rule,and now should be afforded proper compensation for the wear and tear on their streets. See: www.revenue.state.mn.us/newsroom/Documents/20180725%20Wayfair%20Updote udf 2019 LCCMR recommendations The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources(LCCMR)last month selected 67 projects totaling$53,695,700 to recommend to the 2019 Minnesota Legislature for funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund(ENRTF).Among the recommended projects,congratulations goes to three member cities for receiving funding projects in their communities. Melrose is slated to receive$2.768 million for dam removal and rock rapids replacement;Vergas got the nod for$290,000 to build its proposed Long Lake Trail;and the National Loon Center proposed for Crosslake gained the full recommendation at$4 million. See: www.lccmr.leo.mn/proiects/2019/2018-07-24-recommendations 2019 with summary pdf Water project appropriation bonds Several citizen and legislative members of the LCCMR at the July meeting raised concerns about the 20-year appropriation bond sale authorized by the 2018 Legislature to be used to pay for$98 million in Public Facilities Authority(PFA)infrastructure projects targeted for small cities.Conservation and environmental groups have been critical of the decision to encumber$7.8 million in ENRTF resources annually over the next two decades.In response to a request made at the meeting,the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget(MMB)indicates that estimated additional borrowing costs will range from$34.24 million to$36.16 million compared to more commonly used general obligation bonds-depending on the comparative timing of the bond sales. MMB indicated that the appropriation bond sale offer could come forward as soon as Sentemher_The Minnesnta rPntpr fnr Environmental Advocacy(MCEA)testified in opposition to the carving out of ENRTF proceeds,and questioned the constitutionality of using the voter-approved environmental legacy funds for paying off the appropriation bonds.Whether or not a legal challenge is forthcoming is not yet known. See: www.outdoornews.coml2018lO7l30lminnesotas-lccmr-considers-implications-of-leaislators-trust-fund-raid Development&PFA grants Good news for 14 MAOSC member cities receiving a share of$19 million in Small Cities Development Grants announced last month. Among the infrastructure and rehabilitation grant awardees are:Clarkfield-$1,107,430, DeGraff(and Kerkhoven)-$320,625,Elgin -$303,600,Eyota-$287,500,Mahnomen-$354,775,Melrose-$315,600,Onamia-$600,000,Raymond-$437,000,Red Lake Falls -$593,400,Sabin-$258,525,Starbuck-$941,260,Tyler and Ruthton-$460,000,and Winger-$600,000. In addition,Eden Valley has received$1.66 million in PFA grants and loans sewer and drinking water improvements. -END- 31 of 35 NLCNATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CITIES STRONG TOGET14ER Small Cities Council Summer Meeting July 25-27,2018 Independence,Minnesota The NLC Small Cities Council summer meeting was held in Independence, MN,July 25-27,2018, hosted by Small Cities Council Chair and Independence Mayor,Marvin Johnson. Members Present were: Commissioner Ernie Anderson,Creedmoor, NC Mayor Lou Ogden,Tualatin, OR Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford, Camden,SC Vice Mayor Bo Perkinson,Athens,TN Mayor Jo Emerson,White Bear Lake, MN CnundImemherSilke Pope,Greenbelt, MD Trustee Katrina Errant, Bedford Park, IL Councilmember Ed Putens,Greenbelt, MD Councilmember Stuart Gillaspie, Burleson,TX Councilmember Clyde Schulz, Beulah, ND Councilmember Rod Hardin, Hermiston,OR Councilmember Joe Shumway,Laramie,WY Mayor Marvin Johnson, Independence, MN Mayor Lew Watson, Lincoln,AL Vice Mayor Scott Maxwell, Lake Worth, FL Councilmember Jeff Weisensel, Rosemount, MN Mayor Mary McComber, Oak Park Heights, MN The meeting opened on Wednesday,July 25,with a tour of Independence and the surrounding community.The group was able to tour the Vinland Center for substance abuse treatment,see the YMCA camp,community parks and stop at a local shop—Mama's Happy. Mayor Johnson provided commentary and answered questions as the bus rolled through Independence. Following the tour,the Council enjoyed dinner at the Windsong Golf Club. Thursday's meeting began with welcoming remarks from the League of Minnesota Cities'Immediate Past President,Jo Emerson, Mayor of White Bear Lake and the League's 2nd Vice President, Brad Wiersum, Mayor of Minnetonka.The Council paid tribute to longtime Small Cities Council member and former chair, Leon Maynor. Maynor passed away July 2 and council member and friend, Bo Perkinson,shared with the group what Maynor meant to him and to the Small Cities Council. Perkinson shared a clip from Maynor's funeral and the Council called his wife,Jan,to express their condolences.A red rose was put in the front of the meeting to honor Leon Maynor and his service to the Small Cities Council. 32 of 35 Danielle Cabot,Communications Coordinator for the League of Minnesota Cities presented on elected official utilizing social media.Cabot noted that 69%of adults use social media.She explained how Facebook and other social media channels can be used for marketing events and building relationships,showing examples of city officials who have effectively utilized social media to interact positively with citizens. Cabot did note that it is important to research open meetings laws,data practices and records retention before establishing a social media presence.She talked about the consuming nature of social media and how it is often necessary for elected officials to set aside certain periods of time where they engage with the public via social media channels. Deb Taylor spoke to the Council about Senior Community Services.She discussed innovative responses to aging and the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging,which creates communities and systems that support aging with dignity and a spirit of well-being.She informed members about ACT on Alzheimer's,a state-wide volunteer- driven group that creates supportive environments for all who are affected by Alzheimer's. More than 40 communities in Minnesota have committed to becoming dementia-friendly. West Hennepin Public Safety Director,Gary Kroells,introduced the Council to weapon-mounted cameras.West Hennepin Public Safety is a joint-powers agreement with the cities of Independence and Maple Plain for police services.The Mayors and one council member from each city sit on the Board.Weapon-mounted cameras, supplied by Viridian Weapon Technologies,are being used by West Hennepin Public Safety.The features of weapon-mounted cameras include instant-on activation,a rechargeable battery with indicator light and six and half hours of recording. Unlike body cameras,the data collection on a weapon-mounted camera is much smaller,so public safety departments do not need a long-term data storage contract.Cameras have a 112- degree field of view and guaranteed 15 feet range,though usually images are visible from 40-50 feet away in the footage. Director Kroells and representatives from Viridian discussed legal issues around weapon-mounted and body cameras. Director Kroells also spoke The Highway 12 Safety Coalition.The safety coalition was created in responses to 25 deaths in five years on a stretch of highway that runs through Independence.This is a heavy-trafficked two-lane highway that is used by many to commute to Minneapolis,St. Paul and surrounding communities.The coalition worked with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to secure funding for concrete median dividers, left turn lanes and rumble strips. Following these improvements, Highway 12 has not had any fatalities in the past two years. After the presentations from West Hennepin Public Safety,Community Education Director Melanie Deluca spoke about the area's community ed program.There are over 375 summer program offerings for kids as well as adult programing,which includes day trips for seniors.The key to Community Ed's success is area cities,counties and school districts working together.Community Ed has a$3 million budget,with some state funding, but is primarily fee-based funded,though programing is subsidized for those who cannot afford to pay. Rick Denneson,West Hennepin Public Safety Sergeant, spoke to the group about blue enforcement lights used on traffic lights.The blue lights are wired with the red lights at traffic signals,so police officers are able to see when the light is red from various angles. Blue lights have been installed at three intersections and allows 33 of 35 officers more distance and flexibility when conducting red light enforcement.This is a simple solution for both officers and the court to clearly identify when a vehicle is running a red light. The final session on Thursday was the business meeting of the Small Cities Council.Vice Chair Alfred Mae Drakeford provided a report from the NLC Board meeting held at NLC's Summer Leadership Meeting in June in Little Rock.Small Cities Council members who sit on NLC Advocacy Committees also gave reports of what occurred at the Advocacy Committees'summer meetings.The Council discussed the possibility of the Small Cities Council meeting at the Summer Leadership Meeting, but also discussed the value of the Small Cities Council meeting being held in the Chair's hometown. Following the day of educational programing and discussion,the Council enjoyed dinner in downtown Minneapolis and a production of The West Side Story at The Guthrie Theater. Friday kicked off with a presentation from Landscape Structures,a playground equipment company started in Independence in 1971. Landscape Structures now has 450 employees, is the largest employer in Wright County and is 100 percent employee owned. Each playground is made to order,one at a time,which greatly reduces waste,as they only make what is needed. Design consultations are free,and playgrounds can be completely customizable.The Council was able to see many interesting designs from across the country that specialize in inclusive play.Splash pads and spray parks were also highlighted as they have increased in popularity in recent years. NLC President Mark Stodola, Mayor of Little Rock,joined the Small Cities Council Friday morning and spoke to the group about NLC's priorities and the importance of small cities to their communities,to NLC and to the country. He hit on the recent win for cities regarding internet sales tax and his Future of Work initiative.The Council asked Mayor Stodola about NLC's position on health insurance costs and the role of the Small Cities Council within NLC. Mayor Stodola suggested the Council needs strong agendas for their meetings and effective marketing to NLCs small city members. He also mentioned NLC's affiliate program as a way to grow the Small Cities Council footprint.Council members suggested core members reach out to cities in their states inviting them to join the Council. Following Mayor Stodola's remarks, Kevin Frazell from the League of Minnesota Cities presented on some of the innovative work of the League.The League of Minnesota Cities has been around for 105 years and represents 853 mostly small cities,as only 18 are over 50,000 in population and 60 percent are under 2,000.The League is working to have all staff be outward facing, interacting with members on a regular basis.This includes Human Resources,for instance,helping cities with their HR needs.Over 100 employees work for The League,which contains an insurance trust that is managed by LMCs Executive Director,Dave Unmacht. Frazell also highlighted the League's work on racial equity. Congressman Tom Emmer,who represents at the 6th District of Minnesota stopped by the meeting and discussed the national political landscape. He focused on trade,specifically in regards to China and free and open markets. He also noted that the media is often painting a picture of Congress constantly fighting, but he highlighted his relationships across the aisle and the successes he has had from being friendly with all members 34 of 35 of Congress, regardless of differences in beliefs. He spoke about the work Donald Trump has accomplished, noting he does not always agree with Trump's delivery, but he has been impressed with his results. After Congressman Emmer spoke,the Council resumed the Small Cities Council business session that began Thursday. Mayor Drakeford invited all in attendance to join her in Camden,SC next summer for the Council meeting and showed a short video highlighting Camden. Next was the nominating committee report,which proposed moving Alfred Mae Drakeford to the role of Chair following the meeting at City Summit and Scott Maxwell to Vice Chair.The position of 2"1 Vice Chair is vacant,and the nominating committee will make a recommendation to NLC's President before November.Silke Pope made a motion to approve the nominating committee's recommendation and Ed Putens seconded,followed up unanimous approval.The Council then heard about NLC's opposition to S.3157—Streamlining the Rapid Evolution and Moderation of Leading-edge Infrastructure Necessary to Enhance Small Cell Deployment Act.The Council agreed with NLC's position that the bill preempts local authority,forcing a one-size-fits-all approach to small cell deployment and a motion was made by Alfred Mae Drakeford to sign onto a letter of opposition.Silke Pope seconded,and the Council voted unanimously to endorse the letter. Finally,the group discussed ideas for increasing Small Cities Council engagement, particularly getting new people involved in the Steering Committee and attending the summer meeting. It was suggested that dates be set for next summer's meeting as soon as possible so marketing can begin at City Summit in November. It was also noted that more small cities representation be present during each workshop at NLC's conferences and members of the Council should be willing to be tapped to speak at sessions when asked.The Council agreed to wear their red polo shirts on Friday, November 9 during City Summit to promote the Small Cities Council. Following the meeting,the Small Cities Council concluded their summer meeting with a dinner cruise on Lake Minnetonka. The next meeting of the Small Cities Council will be Friday, November 9 from 3:30 to 5PM in Los Angeles,CA during NLC's City Summit conference. 35 of 35