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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly notes - October 26th 2018 MR- CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEK6 YrOctober 26*,2018 TO: City Councff M b & FROM: Eric Johnson, ity ra o 1 Listing of Upcoming Meetings-Through 121 118- pdated Zonina and Development Items: E 1. No new applications have been r ceived. 2. The City has received a notice fro the City of ater outlining that their Comprehensive Plan is no va0 a review-see the ; enclosed letter.Staff will review the Plan in the coming weeks as well. 3. Council Member Dougherty and I did attend the DARTS bus Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Monday-here is an image 4 , , OTHER ITEMS: • The City has received the$480,108 corrective payment from the MET COUNCIL(MCES)related to their over-billing of sanitary sewer costs.A separate release document is pending,but at least we have the funds in hand.$16,488 of such amount is for lost interest. • METRO Cities has supplied the City with a full copy of their 2019 Legislative Priorities-the link to these is listed here-- -see the lower left side of the page. I also have a hard copy here at City Hall. On a related note the METRO Cities group has supplied an agenda for their Policy Adoption Meeting slated for 11/29. • Washington County has released preliminary report/data related to their on-going jurisdictional study for roadways. As anticipated, it proposes to shift 1.6 miles(8,400 linear feet)of roadways to the City-being the south frontage road-east of Holiday and Paris Ave, north of STH 36. Simply, the City does NOT have the financial capacity to assume these costs under current tax policy and rates, especially when the potential closure of the IGng Plant is considered. Further,these roadways would largely be"un-assessable"when major reconstruction is needed-meaning costs would be placed on the City's tax levy and its homeowners. The City is under no- obligation to assume these roadways,but be aware of the potential formal request that may come out of this data. • The bad news is... is that the City must find a new location for the proposed monument sign.The selected location impacts two fiber optic lines and MNDOT has rejected a proposed location approximately 10'closer to the STH 36 roadway.MNDOT does not have a map of underground utilities in the area so we must perform a GOPER-1 LOCATE (see enclosed map) for the entire area and study it thereafter. The good news is...is that City has received the $5,000 commitment from Tim Nolde and we hold those funds, the rock/sandblasting is almost completed from Rivard Stone and City Staff have assembled the form base. It would seem unlikely that we can achieve this yet this fall and may have to wait until spring,but we will continue to try. • The security cameras at both.Cover and Valley View Park are now operational.The City Hall security contract has been fully executed and work is slated to commence after 111/19. • Adam Josephson from MNDOT and one other traffic engineer will be present at the City 11/13 City Council meeting to discuss the signal timing issues. Please see the enclosed response from Adam Josephson that outlines their new complainttreporting process. Mayor McComber provided: 1. NLC weekly for 10120/18 2. METRO CITIES News for 10/19/18&10/26/18 . 3. Chamber of Commerce Community Award Information 4, Conversations in the Valley-for 11/14/18 5. The Mayor did provide a photo of Mr.Nolde receiving the recent City Community Award 4 Please let me know if you have any questions-651.253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 31 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 Thursday,November 8 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Tuesday, November 13 5:00 p.m. City Council Worksession (Conference Room) 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) Monday, November 19 6:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Wednesday, November 21 2:00 p.m. Open House - Council Member Mark Swenson (Council Chambers @ 2 PM to 4 PM; Charlies Pub @ Water Street Inn after 4 pm) Tuesday,November 27 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) Tuesday, December 11 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) Thursday, December 13 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Monday, December 17 6:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) 2 of 31 (Sj.kater 10, THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA City of Stillwater 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Adjacent and Affected Jurisdiction Review and Comment Form Date: October 18, 2018 To: Eric Johnson -City Administrator 14168 Oak Park Blvd N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Per Minnesota Statute 473.858 Subd. 2 and the Metropolitan Council, we are distributing the proposed City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update for your review and comment. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update can be found here: https://www.ci.stillwater.mn.us/2040compplan The draft of the updated plan is the culmination of over three years of research, discussion and guidance from several citizen advisory committees, multiple public surveys and forums, and public participation at community festivals and events. On October 9, 2018 the City Council and Planning Commission met to discuss the draft plan prior to release for jurisdictional review. It is respectfully requested that you review the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update and send comments, or a note that your jurisdiction has no comments,to Bill Tumblad(216 N. 4th St, Stillwater, MN 55082; or bturnbladna.ci.stillwater.mn.us) by April 18, 2019. If you are able to review the draft plan sooner than that, it would be very much appreciated. In the event that there are questions regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update, or if additional information is needed, please contact Lance Bernard, Consulting Planner, Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc (123 N 3rd St, Suite 100, Mpls, MN 55401; 612.338-6838; lance e,hk i.com). On behalf of the City of Stillwater, I would like to thank you in advance for your review efforts and prompt response. Sincerely, Bill Turnblad Community Development Director City of Stillwater 3 of 31 Adjacent or Affected Jurisdiction Name: Please check the appropriate box: We have reviewed the proposed Plan Update, do not have any comments, and are therefore waiving further review. We have reviewed the proposed Plan Update and offer the following comments (attach additional sheets if necessary) Name of Reviewer Date Signature of Reviewer 4of31 CheckDate: 10/18/2018 Supplier Number:0000023530 Supplier Name:OAK PARK HEIGHTS,CITY OF Check No:0001947993 Invoice Number Invoice Date Origin Memo Comments Paid Amount CR409869 921/2018 APN Refund overbill charges from 2013-2018 480,108.79 000 pa 6''t� 1 byr*``' V ,•1 1 N C't of fire;'.n<�,ric PW "' w.,e9.,' an; ." .. i M ♦ ♦tiles.. _...» ,.. .._.> -�:.. p' G. Metropolitan Council Wells Fargo Bank,N.A. 0001947993 390 Robert Street North 56.3821412 Saint Paul MN 55101-1805 Phone 651-602-1000 Date 10/182018 Pay Amount $480,108.79*** Pay ****Four hundred eighty thousand one hundred eight and 79/100 Dollar**+* To The Order of OAK PARK HEIGHTS,CITY OF 4&&0— 14168 OAK PARK RD Chair OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MN 55087 This check void if not cashed eicz>wx�-� within 90 days of issuance Regional Administrator ll■000 L94799311■ 11:04 L 2038 2411: 9600 L67977110 0 i�, y�� sY xxi- �' 1 G ^ala 3, G am. Z J Aen c. �v (6n CIO V`t\ V O 5 of 31 CM METRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities October 15,2018 TO: City Managers/Administrators FROM: Patricia Nauman, Executive Dire. or RE: Draft 2019 Legislative Policies an Policy Adoption Meeting Enclosed are two copies of Metro Cities' draft 2019 Legislative Policies. (The policies are also online at www.MetroCitiesMN.org.) The policies were developed by member city officials through four legislative policy committees and have been approved by the Metro Cities Board of Directors. The policies will be adopted by Metro Cities' membership at the Policy Adoption Meeting on Thursday, November 29th,2018. Details are enclosed. Please be sure to attend the policy adoption meeting. Each city is responsible to designate a voting delegate who will represent their city's position on the policies. Delegates will be asked to identify themselves at the registration/check-in table. Metro Cities' protocol for adoption of policies is as follows: • One vote per member city and one additional vote for each 50,000 in population above the initial +50,000. • Policy Committee Chairs will present a summary of the policies and amendments. • Metro Cities' President will distinguish questions of clarification or explanation and questions that could result in an amendment of a policy. • Individual policies can be opened for discussion if five city delegates request a discussion. • Discussion on individual policies will be allowed and limited to 10 minutes. • If there is a motion to amend a policy, the President will honor the motion if five or more delegates request a vote by municipality. • Any individual requesting a vote will be asked to verify their delegate status. • If five delegates request a vote, a vote will be taken by municipality per our by-laws. • If there is no discussion, or following any individual votes on policies, the President will entertain a motion for adoption of the entire policy section. If you have any questions,please contact Kimberly Ciarrocchi at 651-215-4000 or Kimberly@MetroCitiesMN.org for more information. We look forward to seeing you on November 291h! 145 Uni*rfik Ave W 0 St.Paul,MN 55103-2044 0 Phone(651)215-4000 •Fax(651)281-1299 0 www.MetroCitiesMN.org LMC Metro Regional Meeting and Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting Thursday, November 29, 2018 METRO CITIES L 101V Brookview Golden Valley ....,....,.S M NESOTN 316 Brookview Parkwa South CITIES y Golden Valley, MN 55426 Register for the Metro Regional Meeting online at www.LM+C.org. Metropolitan Area Management Association (MAMA) Pre-Meeting Workshop and Luncheon There is a separate cost of$30. If you wish to only attend the MAMA Luncheon,please RSVP to kbrenna@Imc.ore or 651-281-1249. Luncheon Presentation: Pursuing Racial Equity in Local Government Gordon Goodwin, Midwest Director, GARS;Mike Mornson, City Manager, Hopkins;Jay Stroebel, City Manager, Brooklyn Park;Moderator Kevin Frazell, Member Services Director, LMC 12:30 pm Registration Open for Metro Regional Meeting 1:00 pm Metro Regional Meeting 1:00 pm Welcome and Remarks from Metro Cities Executive Director Patricia Nauman and LMC Executive Director Dave Unmacht 1:30 pm Engaging Community to Imagine the Future:Perry Vetter,Assistant City Manager, Minnetonka 2:00 pm Virtual Community Engagement in the Budget Process: Dave Osberg, City Manager, Eagan 2:20 pm Community Engagement Prior Lake-Style:Kirt Briggs,Mayor;Frank Boyles, City Manager,Lori Olson,Assistant City Manager;Dave Elbon, Communication Coordinator 3:00 pm Moving from Conflict to Effective Governing and Problem-Solving:Pamela Whitmore, Collaboration and Mediation Manager,LMC;Dan Greensweig,Administrator, LMClT 4:15 pm Remarks from Metro Cities President Mary Gaasch and LMC President Heidi Omerza 4:45 pm Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting The legislation policies adopted at this meeting will serve as the foundation of Metro Cities'work at the Legislature and Metropolitan Council in 2019. The draft policies are available on our website for review and city managers/administrators have received two hard copies of the policies and policy adoption protocol.These policies were developed by city officials and approved by the Metro Cities Board of Directors. Please review the policies and be sure to attend the Policy Adoption Meeting on Thursday, November 29th at Brookview Golden Valley. Each city is responsible for designating a voting delegate.A two-thirds vote of those in attendance is required to adopt official policies. Questions?Contact Kimberlvt@MetroCitiesMN.org or call 651-215-4000. 5:15 pm Social Hour Network with colleagues from the metro area while enjoying a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. 6 3:0 pm Adjourn 7 of�1 tvAL/ 20 Stillwater ... T,**s vhip TH 98 has been identified Z1 as jurisdictional transfer _- CountyinMnDOT Jurisdictional Study (9 miles) 19 ° MileM Net Chan Based on Rea Roadway jurisdiction* Roadway Total Mileage Change -.V in miles unty S tJ water L >—Bayport X0.0 Local 1$ iP Baytown Townshi0.0 0.0 Oak Park Heights -L6 1.6 ~ i Stillwater -1.6 1.6 Stillwater Township 0.0 0.0 1 West Lakeland Township 0.7 -0.7 { i Net Chan E 1 -25 2.5 �- 1 ; Note:MN Highway 96 jurisdictional change would result in 9 additional miles to County *Numbers are Approxiniate ruPGl � 12 �14 9 rs 64 sk7 it P a : \34 `t i SS •_ � � i Baytown ��I� Township WM BT N _ Recommended Roadway Jurisdiction 40D County i __ '�~ �. i OLocal(Cityfrownship) < t Existing Roadway Jurisdiction State t —County 33 > o mnsrN —Local(Ceylrownshlp) tL k t7 City/Township Boundary T O w nishi. t- 9 f 17— Recommended Roadway Jurisdiction N Iwf wa St.Croix Valley �C3,500 WS8 Draft:October 15,2018 Roadway Jurisdiction Study ° F Washington County,MN 11nch-3,5Wfed Washington A County WSB St. Croix Valley Roadway Jurisdiction Study Washington County North Shop, 11660 Myeron Road N Monday,October 15,2018 Project Management Team Meeting #6 Summary In attendance: Washington County-Andrew Giesen, Frank Ticknor,Allison Berndt City of Bayport-Matt Klein West Lakeland Township-Dave Schultz Stillwater Township-Rod Hunter,Sheila-Marie Untiedt WSB-Jack Corkle,Andy Hingeveld,Lee Gustafson 1. Recap Last Meeting and Jurisdictional Change Considerations • Jack Corkle provided a summary of the study process to date,including how the functional classification recommendations discussed at the previous two meetings were used to develop the draft jurisdictional change recommendations. • Jack gave an overview on considerations used as part of the roadway jurisdictional analysis as identified in the handout. In additional to functional classification criteria,history/past agreements,system connectivity and spacing, and route length were key considerations used in the analysis. 2. Review Draft Jurisdictional Change Recommendations • Andy Hingeveld presented the draft recommended roadway jurisdiction analysis for each of the roadway study segments based on the analysis provided in the evaluation criteria table. The group provided the following considerations: — Sheila-Marie noted that segment 20(Stonebridge Trail)is not a wide road currently. Upgrading this roadway to county standards may have major property impacts and not be supported by residents. — Jack noted that the next phase of the study is to evaluate what kinds of improvements would be needed to meet agency standards if a jurisdictional change would occur. it will need to be considered what type of standards the subject roads would meet(Le., 9of31 county road versus county state aid highway). Once this information is complete, the recommended jurisdictional changes will be updated accordingly. • Sheila-Marie asked if this process includes any public input.Jack and Frank noted that this study is intended to be more of a technical review. Public input will be incorporated into any comprehensive plan updates and as discussions for specific jurisdictional transfers begin. These transfers may be years away. • It was noted that the County currently has an existing list of Roadway Jurisdictional Changes in its draft 2040 Transportation Plan. The final list as part of this study would be incorporated into the County's larger list of jurisdictional changes,likely as part of a future comprehensive plan amendment. • The timing of jurisdictional changes would have to be prioritized with the other jurisdictional changes already identified by the County. It is likely that needed roadway improvements or other major changes due to development,etc. would drive the discussion to pursue jurisdictional changes. • Frank noted that MnDOT has identified the turnback of TH 96 to Washington County for several years,and it is approaching the top of MnDOT's priority list As part of the transfer, MnDOT and the County will need to discuss and agree upon acceptable roadway conditions and needed improvements before the County agrees to accept ownership. • It was noted that agreements between agencies are needed in order to proceed with jurisdictional transfers. These discussions and negotiations can sometimes take years before the conditions are right or they are politically accepted. • The next steps are to look at estimated costs for what type of roadway improvements may be needed as part of a jurisdictional transfer agreement. WSB will develop cost estimates for the subject roadways and share with the group for additional consideration. 3. Action Items / Next Steps • The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 19th at 2:00pm.Meeting location will be at the Washington County Public Works Building. • PMT members are asked to review and provide any comments on the Draft Jurisdictional Change Recommendations prior to the next meeting. • PMT members are also asked to share the information provided at each meeting with their respective agencies throughout the course of the study. • WSB will develop cost estimates for roadway improvements that may be needed as part of the recommended jurisdictional transfers. • WSB will evaluate the City of Stillwater road system for potential state aid routes should designation changes be needed. 10 of 31 St.Croix Valley Jurisdictional Study Roadway Jurisdiction Evaluation Criteria and Analysis-')RAFT 10-15-2018 rbfiin ", No sku AW RamarneYd- KMw. 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These roadways cover a bigger area in which they serve regional and statewide transportation needs. Lower levels of government generally own roadways with shorter connections, less traffic,slower speeds and more access(two-and three-lane facilities, cul-de-sacs, may be unpaved). Properly Aligning Roadway.Jurisdiction... • Puts the right level of ownership for the role the road plays in the overall transportation system • Ensures best value/use of transportation funds for maintenance and future improvements • Helps to maintain or improve the role of the roadway in the transportation system • Ensures roadways are operating at the right level of service, capacity, and access which ultimately helps improve users'safety and ride quality Considerations for Jurisdictional Analysis • History/past agreements • Administration/agency expertise • Roadway functional classification • Type and length of trips served • System continuity • Route length • Traffic volumes • Speed • Place connections • Adjacent land uses and amount of access • State Aid designation and funding distribution • Design of facility Building a legacy—your legacy. Equal Opportunity Employer I wsbeng.com IMI 1836*0O ldmi Z=Uudsdktional ChnnUwUodsdlctlonW chaMe omnidemdans doac 15 of 31 Page 2 Evaluation Criteria - Roadway Jurisdiction General Categories for Local, County, and State Local e Roadway Local, Collector Collector, Minor Arterial Minor Arterial, Functional Principal Arterial Classification Trips Served Serve short length trips Serve medium length trips Serve longer length trips (<2 miles)within a (2-10 miles)within a (>6 miles)that travel community community or across across boundaries city/township boundaries within the region or within the county state System Continuity Connects to other local Connects to other county Connects to other state roads and county roads roadways and local and roadways and county state roadways roadways Route Length <6 miles 5-20 miles 15+miles Traffic Volumes < 10,000 5,000-30,000 10,000-50,000+ Speed 30-40mph 40-55mph 45-70mph Place Serves neighborhoods Serves community Serves regional Connections or local destinations commercial or commercial or employment centers employment centers, city or multiple communities Land Use/Access High amount of direct Low to medium amount of Low to no amount of property access direct property access direct property access High amount of roadway Low to medium amount of Low amount of roadway intersections roadway intersections; intersections; access access spacing of%mile spacing of%mile or for full-movement greater for full- intersections movement intersections K"%M 1 15-00 Mr inV)ocsUudsdkIonal ChanpasUudsdiatimrel Change ConWdemfiw&daaz 16 of 31 ,- m s i a b�� ,M r i I i Y Qj All kl! a r 1 swn 17 ' e•F ir.. r .. ,G w r fid ► , n = d , u ' ^ .ti � .wn � u � u R LL Eric Johnson From: Josephson,Adam (DOT) <adam Josephson@state.mn.us> Sent: Tuesday,October.23,2018 4:14 PM To: Eric Johnson Cc: MN—DOT—Metro Signal Operations Subject: RE: Request to MNDOT- STH 36-INTERSECTIONS - Increase of GREEN TIME.pdf Attachments: Request to MNDOT - STH 36-INTERSECTIONS- Increase of GREEN TIME.PDF Eric- I alerted our traffic signal operations staff about the off-peak signal concerns with the TH 36 at Osgood and at Oakgreen/Greeley intersections. T)Yh 10 ' ! Here is their response: C O !/ )3 �.ouYtUL I talked to our signal operations folks they are reviewing the operations in the off peak Imes and will bt- ak ng G adjustments. I talked with Mike Fairbanks about the letter from the City and we have a new procedure for signal timing complaints that should address the City's concerns with getting more green time at TH 36 and Osgood and TH 36 at Oakgreen/Greeley. Citizens, City Council members,or City staff should send an e-mail with their signal timing complaints to our new external e-mail at MetroSienalOperations.DOT(astate.mn us and they will get a prompt reply from one of our Signal Optimization Engineers who will monitor the problem on the traffic cameras at the signal and give more green time as needed for the non-peak hours. We will also start monitoring these two signals closely on the cameras this week to look for trouble with the queues not clearing on any of the 8 different timing plans that run throughout the day. The signals on TH 36 were retimed by a consultant this past spring with new traffic counts so the timing should be up-to-date, but we always appreciate hearing from citizens so we can continue to fine-tune the timing to make sure the cross street delays are minimized and the amount of green time is adequate. Thanks, Kevin So we are willing to come to the council meeting 11/13 but the letter from the city is adequate to trigger their review of the signals,they would like some time to review, monitor and adjust and do not feel a council meeting at this time would be very productive. You will get a response from one of our signal engineers as to what they found and any adjustments that were made. Any future complaints or concerns about signal operations can be directed to the email listed above and they will reply directly to you or whomever makes the complaint. It is helpful to the signal staff to get time of day,direction and issue to focus in on the problem. Adam Josephson MnDOT—Metro East Area Manager 1 18 of 31 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, October 20,2018 7:20 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: How are Cities Shaping an Autonomous Future? For weekly notes -----Original Message--- From: National League of Cities<news@nlc.org> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Sat, Oct 20, 2018 6:02 am Subject: How are Cities Shaping an Autonomous Future? View in browser 1111 111111111P, NLCI The Weekly 1 19 of 31 i Imupau �f ' � rl'1Mgj6 How are Cities Shaping an Autonomous Future? Automation and artificial intelligence are paving the way for driverless cars on America's roadways. As more cities are planning for an autonomous future, a new NLC report examines local approaches to autonomous vehicles and the action steps cities can take to prepare for a rapidly changing mobility environment. 5 Ways Cities Can Use Data to Become More Efficient and Effective Cities are using data and evidence to drive effective change and better deliver results for residents. These five strategies are helping cities become data-driven and solve challenges. Closing Urban-Rural Divide to Achieve Equity Both urban and rural communities in Minnesota struggle to achieve racial equity and immigrant integration. New initiatives are seeking to bridge the 2 20 of 31 divide by seeding conditions for an inclusive economy characterized by increased and equitably shared prosperity. For Wireless Broadband, Raleigh Finds Common Ground Through Partnerships When Raleigh was approached about installing small cell infrastructure, the city's priority was to establish a good working relationship with wireless providers while ` protectin and upholding g the values and interests of residents. News Most Big Cities Are Planning for Autonomous Vehicles NextGov— October 18, 2098 More States Preempting Local Regulations in the Name of Housing Planetizen — October 18, 2018 Report: More Than Half of Large Cities are Preparing for AVs Smart Cities Dive — October 18, 2018 Self-Driving Stories: How 6 US Cities are Planning for Autonomous Vehicles TechRepublic— October 17, 2018 How a Blue Wave May Help the Muni Market in 2019 Bond Buyer— October 17, 2018 The Economy Is Booming. So Why Are Cities' Revenues Still Lagging? 3 21 of 31 Governing— October 17, 2018 In Shift, States Step in on Affordable Housing Pew— October 15, 2098 Announcements Apply Now to Join the Early Learning Nation Technical Assistance Initiative We invite you to apply for our 18-month City Leadership for Building an Early Learning Nation Initiative, which is open to cities of varying sizes and geographic locations. Six selected cities will gain access to the YEF Institute's nearly 20 years of experience working with local leaders to expand early childhood opportunities and will receive in-depth technical assistance focused on actionable strategies to advance early childhood efforts. Applications are due by 7 p.m. EST on November 19, 2018. Click here for more information and the application. Events Nov. 7-10 City Summit 2018 (Los Angeles) Job Postings Assistant City Manager— Leander, Texas Town Manager—Wethersfield, Connecticut Community Development Program Manager— Prosper Portland LEPAMl OF ema 4 22 of 31 Metro Cities News 10/19/18 Pagel of 2 CETRO TIES Member Login 8 sag.m , OR etrapolksn murdaiinNa Home Metro Cities News About Us Meetings&Events Membership Advocacy Policies&Resources MAMA Return to the blog Upcoming Events Metro Cities News 10/19/18 by:Kimberly Ciarrocchi Tue Nov 6,2018 category:Newsletter flection Dov Show Tags _ category.Mogdays Thu Nov 29.2018 Oct I MAMA Luncheon Category:MAMA 19 In This Issue: rnvNo„29,zo;e'_ �_._ Metro Repipnal Meeting1policv • Metro Regional Meeting/Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting Adoption MveUW Category: etin Meg 19 Draft aislative Policies _ _ MnDOT Deadline for hool F mdiny October wed pec 1z 2018' • Mdrnnnlitnn rl.fg—il i iv.hie r . ,.. .: rn 1 Award I MAMA Holiday Social R Category.MAMA Metro Regional Meeting/Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting View Full Calendar Join your colleagues for the LMC Metro Regional Meeting and Policy Adoption Meeting on November Announcements 29th,2018 at Brookview in Golden Valley! Metro Cities'2019 Draft The cities of Minnetonka,Eagan,and Prior Lake will discuss their strategies for community Legislative Policies will go before engagement.LMC and LMCIT staff will present on conflict in local government and how to work the full membership in November. together for more effective governing and problem-solving.Metro Cities membership will also meet to Click for information on the approve the 2019 Legislative Policies for Metro Cities staff to use going into the 2019 legislative Metro Regional Meeting/Policy Adoption Meetingg and and how how t to session.A membership quorum Is required for policy adoption,so each member city should make sure register.Click to view the to send a representative!The event will end with a great networking social hour. 2019 Draft Legislative Policies. Click for more information and to register.We look forward to seeing you there! Our Tweets 2019 Draft Legislative Policies Tweets by @MetroCitfesMN Metro Cities'Draft 2019 Legislative Policies are now online for review.The draft policies were Metro Cities Retweeted recommended by members through Metro Cities'four policy committees and approved by the Metro /� Mary Gaesch Cities Board of Directors at their October 11th Board meeting.Copies of the policies and Metro Cities' � J @MarpGaasch policy adoption protocol were mailed to city administrators/managers this week. I was nervous to Chair my first meeting of such an atxomplished The policies will be adopted by Metro Cities'membership at the Policy Adoption Meeting on Thursday, group of advocates fordtleal November 29,2018.Please be sure to mark your calendar and plan to attend!Click to read the Thanks to the OMetrocCifiesMN agenda and register. Board for pitching in to help me with procedural The policies will receive final adoption at the meeting on November 29.Each member city has one vote, Oct 14,2018 with one additional vote for each 50,000 population above the initial 50,000.Once the policies are adopted,they will serve as the framework for Metro Cities'work at the Legislature and Metropolitan Metro Cities Retweeted Council in 2019.We hope to see you at the meeting! Gary Hansen @GaryH2nsen1488 Comments or questions on the proposed policies should be directed to g or Excellent discussion of proposed 651-215-4000. 2019 legislative policies at this evening's @MetroCkiesMN Board meeting led by Lauderdale AA—enaa.,...r_.,q.,.t,t o a.,.,.r— MnDOT Deadline for Safe Routes to School Funding October 31 Embed Yew on twitter 23 of 31 https://www.metrocitiesmn.orglindex.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view—entry&ye... 10/26/2018 Metro Cities News 10/19/18 Page 2 of 2 Mn DOT has set a deadline of October 31st for communities to submit letters of intent to apply for Safe Routes to School(SRTS)funding.The deadline to submit full applications is January 4th,2019.The SRTS Program provides funding support for capital projects that promotes and encourages more students to walk or bicycle to school by making the school routes safer and more accessible.The Metropolitan Council conducts a biennial solicitation for these projects in the seven-county metro area and projects selected for funding must be implemented in 2019,2020 or 2021.The Safe Routes to School State Infrastructure program provides$2 million in state bond funds.For more information,click Metropolitan Council Forwards Livable Communities TOD Awards Four Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development(LCDA-TOD)awards received nrAliminAm 2 I from the Community Development Committee on October 15.The four projects,along existing and planned transitways,were reviewed by Council staff and the Livable Communities Advisory Committee. The four projects are:The Legends of Minnetonka affordable housing development in an existing office building;the Paris new affordable housing development for youth transitioning out of the foster care system in Minneapolis;the Lake Street Apartments mixed use project with commercial space and workforce housing;and redevelopment of the northwest corner of University and Dale In St.Paul which will feature office space,commercial space and 40 affordable housing units including 12 units with at least three bedrooms. Three applications were not funded due to low scores.The full Metropolitan Council will review the recommendations later this month. Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215-4001 or with any questions. Share this post: Metro Cities(Association of Metropolitan Municip9lMse) 145 University Ave W,Suite 125 ie St.Paul,MN 5510.9 651-215-40W Back to top A powered by Q HOWA NCilidK 24 of 31 haps://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view=entry&ye... 10/26/2018 Metro Cities News 10/26/18 Pagel of 2 CMETRO CITIES Member Login = , ®q trapaliian td,allcipaltlee Home Metro Cities News About Us Meetings&Events Membership Advocacy Policies 8 Resources MAMA Return to the blog Upcoming Events Metro Cities News 10/26/18 by- TvaNwe.2018 category.,newsletter Election Day Show Tags Oct IThu Nov 29.2018 MAMA Luncheon This MAMA 26 In This Issue: Thu Nov 29.2018 • Metro Regional Mee ting/Metro Cities Poltcv Adoption Meetlnn Adoodon Meeting 2019 Draft Legislative Policies ___ ...... -- a--M­fte Metropolitan Council Environment Committee Approves Changes for industrial SAC(sewer Wad Dw 12.2018 Availability Charge) I MAMA Holiday lal C,rc9ory:MAMA • Metropolitan Council Approves Transportation Policy Plan Update View Full Calendar Metro Regional Meeting/Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting Announcements Join your colleagues for the LMC Metro Regional Meeting and Policy Adoption Meeting on November 29th,2018 at Brookview in Golden Valley! Metro Cities'2019 Draft Legislative Policies will go before The cities of Minnetonka,Eagan,and Prior Lake will discuss their strategies for community the full membership in November. engagement.LMC and LMCIT staff will present on conflict in local government and how to work Click hers for information on the together for more effective governing and problem-solving.Metro Cities membership will also meet to Metro Regional Meeting/Policy Adoption Meeting and how to approve the 2019 Legislative Policies for Metro Cities staff to use going into the 2019 legislative register.Click to view the session.A membership quorum is required for policy adoption,so each member city should make sure 2019 Draft Legislative Policies. to send a representative!The event will end with a great networking social hour. Click for more information and to register.We look forward to seeing ! Our Tweets e9� g you there Tweets by 2019 Draft Legislative Policies @MetroCltlesMN Metro Cities Retweeted Metro Cities'Draft 2019 Legislative Policies are now online for review.The draft policies were Mary Gaaach recommended by members through Metro Cities'four policy committees and approved by the Metro 0 @MaryGaasch Cities Board of Directors at their October 11th Board meeting.Copies of the policies and Metro Cities' I was nervous to chair my first policy adoption protocol were mailed to city administrators/managers this week. meeting of such an accomplished group of advocates for dliesl The policies will be adopted by Metro Cities'membership at the Policy Adoption Meeting on Thursday, Thanks to the @MehacCitiesMN November 29,2018.Please be sure to mark our calendar and Ian to attend!Click Board far plaiting in to help me Y p here to read the with proced,re, agenda and renister Oct 14.2018 The policies will receive final adoption at the meeting on November 29.Each member city has one vote, with one additional vote for each 50,000 population above the initial 50,000.Once the policies are Metro Cities Retweeted adopted,they will serve as the framework for Metro Cities'work at the Legislature and Metropolitan Gary Hansen Council in 2019.We hope to see you at the meeting! KW®GaryHansen1488 Excellent discussion of proposed Comments or questions on the proposed policies should be directed to imberlyng metrocitiesmn ora or 2019 legislative policies at this 651-215.4000. evening's @MetroCitiesMN Board meeting led by Lauderdale Embed View on Twitter i 25 of 31 haps://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view--entry&ye... 10/26/2018 Metro Cities News 10/26/18 Page 2 of 2 Metropolitan Council Environment Committee Approves Changes for Industrial SAC (Sewer Availability Charge) The Metropolitan Council Environment Committee has approved changes to the Industrial SAC(Sewer Availability Charge)program. The changes call for industrial customers to have a baseline SAC rate determined.If an Industrial customer exceeded the baseline in a given year,they would be allowed to pay a new Industrial Capacity Charge for the overage,at a rate of$2.10 per 1,000 gallons.The industrial customer could also choose to pay for additional SAC units at a rate of$1.25 per 1,000 gallons,and have those units added to their future base value.Currently,industrial uses are assigned a baseline that is reviewed every three years.If this baseline is exceeded,the industry is allowed one year to reduce flow to below the baseline or be charged SAC.Industrial SAC accounts for around two-percent,or$750,000,of all SAC collected in the region. These changes will be considered at the Council Rate Adoption meeting on November 14th.For more information,click .Metro Cities is monitoring work on the proposal. If you have any questions,please contact Steven Huser at venOmetrocitiesmn.ora. Metropolitan Council Approves Transportation Policy Plan Update This week,the Metropolitan Council accepted a public comment report and approved updates to the regional 2040 Transportation Policy Plan(TPP),The TPP plays a central role in the regional transportation planning process and Is updated every four years. The Metropolitan Council received approximately 300 comments from 150 individuals and organizations.For more information on the TPP updates,click Questions?Please contact Steve Huser at steven metrocitiesmn oro or 651-215-4003. Share this post: Metro Cities(Association of Metropolitan Municipalities) 145 University Ave W,Suite 125 St.Paul,MN 55103 651-215.4000 Back to tap I► powered by O NerebefCQd6 26 of 31 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view=entry&ye... 10/26/2018 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Friday,October 19,201811:16 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: NOMINATE Outstanding Community Members for the 2019 Community Awards! Now Open! For weekly notes -----Original Message-- From: Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce <communications@GreaterStillwaterChamber.com> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Fri, Oct 19, 2018 10:59 am Subject: NOMINATE Outstanding Community Members for the 2019 Community Awards! Now Open! The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that their 2019 Community Award Nominations are now open! Avg �Y I . x� FSI Ago 5P Nominate an outstanding Chamber and/or Community member in the following categories: 27 of 31 Hero of the Year Ambassador of the Year Educator of the Year Small Business of the Year Non-Profit of the Year Large Business of the Year Volunteer of the Year The Winners will be awarded at the Chamber's prestigious Winter Gala Ceremony to be held on February 8, 2019, now in its 3rd year. This is the Chamber's "big night" to honor its members and community with the awards presentation, along with a plated dinner, music and dancing and live and silent auctions. The 2019 Winter Gala's theme is The Great Gatsby and will be a glitzy affair held at The JX Event Venue in downtown Stillwater. Guests are encouraged to wear Gatsby attire and the decor will reflect The Great Gatsby theme. NOMINA TE HERE! We all know an individual(s) who is worthy of a nomination. Now is the time to honor and acknowledge those individuals. It takes just a few moments to nominate using our easy online form HERE. Nominations can be made in more than one category and for more than one person. Thank You very much for taking your time to nominate a fellow Chamber or community member. We look forward to celebrating these accomplishments at the 2018 Winter Gala Community Awards Celebration on February 8. i 28 of 31 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Friday,October 19,2018 11:16 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Conversations Of The Valley, Nov 14 For weekly notes ---Original Message— From: St. Croix Valley Foundation <emontgomery@scvfoundation.org> To: marymccomber<marymccomber(cic aol.com> Sent: Fri, Oct 19,2018 10:49 am Subject: Conversations Of The Valley, Nov 14 ST. CROIX VALLEY FOUNDATION far Conversation's of the Valley -�, A program of St.Croix Valley Foundation with support from First State Bank and Trust A luncheon series, TALKING ABOUT TOUGH ISSUES, sponsored by St. Croix Valley Foundation & First State Bank and Trust "Beyond Polarization: Bridging the Red/Blue Divide in 29 of 31 Communities" Guest Speaker Bill Dougherty, Ph.D., Better Angels We may live in the most divisive time since the 1850s. Join us to hear from Bill Dougherty, co- founder of Better Angels, about how people with very different viewpoints can come to understand one another beyond stereotypes and find common ground. You will learn a couple of specific skills for talking with loved ones on the other side of divisive issues. And you will have a chance to link up with the Better Angels local and national effort to show how we can have sharp differences of opinion without denigrating and demonizing one another. Wednesday, Nov 14, 2018 11 :30 a.m. Lunch 12:00 to 1 :00 p.m. Speaker: Bill Dougherty Lake Elmo Inn Event Center 3712 Layton Ave. N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 -- FREE PARKING -- Cost: $20—Must be paid in advance to guarantee your lunch reservation. Limited walk ins accepted per space/lunch availability 2 30 of 31 Reservations due in SCVF office by noon prior to day of luncheon. Two Ways To Pay: 1. Mail your check to: SCVF, 516 Second St. #214, Hudson, WI 54016, or 2. Make your reservation by credit card using the PayPal button below. There is a $1.00 processing fee per person using PayPal. Reserve Yourp• Todayl Join us for this first of our 4-speaker series, TALKING ABOUT TOUGH ISSUES. Come to all or any of the programs. Nov 14 --Beyond Polarization Jan 16 -- Using data to Inform Discussions and Identify Issues Mar 27 --Addiction in the Valley May 15--Affordable Housing in the Valley Thank you to our event sponsor 11 FIRST STATE BANK AND TRUST EST 1914 3 31 of 31