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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS— El TES for: Febr ary 1192019 TO: City Council Membe & FROM: Eric Johnson,City mi is r s ®' LISTING OF UPCOMING MEETINGS— rough Apr' 23'x, 9 Zoning and Development Items: 1. No new applications have been received;however,Staff did eet with a potential applicant—Menards- for a yard gate expansion, adding a third lane for on-line pick-up.This may be before the Planning Commission in March. 2. The City was advised that the City of Stillwater did amend their Comprehensive Plan document(2040)for also a potential annexation of the lands lying at the SE intersection of Manning and STH 36.OPH also has this as a potential annexation area.As we know this does not necessarily mean any particular action is pending as Stillwater also would have a massive investment or cost to serve such site with utilities. Other Items Despite the recent cold snap, the City's facilities as a whole have survived relatively unscathed.We did have some problems with the AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH to the City Hall Electrical Generator as part of Xcel Energy's Alert Day which requires the City to go to generator power.The power was switched manually and has now been fixed by Public Works. • The City has registered a handful of homes for a utility rebate If they chose to run their water at a slow pace to better protect against freezing.If you know of people who have concerns,we can accommodate this if they want to give us a call at City Hall. • 1 have enclosed a copy of the City's 2018 Recycling Report as required to be supplied from our hauler—Tennis Sanitation. It was good to see the total tonnage uptick just a bit compared to last year.(Of 289 Tons or 580,000 LBS) or recyclables,67%is paper and cardboard). If you have not had a chance to review the Jan 2019 Park Packet,there is an item related to the installation of a"Lookout Tower" at Oak Park Crossing Park. The Park Commission did discuss this and found it cautiously favorable pending some further study about visual impacts,costs,etc.Please see the enclosed Staff Memo dated 1/25/19 • Washington County Community Develop.Agency has a number of home rehabilitation and home financing options for persons meeting certain income tests. I have enclosed a general matrix, but if you know anyone who might be interested further information,they could call me or reach out directly to the WCCDA at 651-458-0936 • Please see the enclosed letter from the Valley Branch Watershed dated 1/22/19—they offer to come to a City Council meeting to share information about their work and scope. • Chief DeRosier has provided the January 2019 Police Activity Report Council Member Johnson provided: An article from the Stillwater Patch—Relating to Legislation(Housley/Dettmer) for Renaming a Portion of STH 95—See Enclosed or the link: https://patch.com/minnesota/stillwater/bill-would-memorialize-fallen-stillwater-corrections-officer Mayor McComber provided: 1. METRO Cities news for 1/25/19(see the story about the Bonding Bill in this section) 2. NLC Federal Advocacy Update for 1/29/19 3. MAOSC Legislative Update for 1/28/19 Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253.7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 38 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL 2019 Tuesday, February 12 6:00 p.m. City Council Worksession (Conference Room) Thursday, February 14 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Tuesday, February 19 6:00 p.m. City Council Worksession (Conference Room) Monday, February 25 6:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Tuesday, February 26 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) Wednesday, March 6 5:00 p.m. Council Teambuilding Session (Conference Room) Thursday, March 14 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Monday, March 18 6:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Tuesday, March 26 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) Tuesday, April 9 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) Thursday, April 11 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Monday, April 15 6:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Tuesday, April 23 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) POLICY NOTE: Items in red are expected to be SOCIAL EVENTS in nature and not an official City Council meeting. No official action or discussion may be undertaken by City Council Members who may attend such events. 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Because of the existing higher density development adjacent to the site ' across 80th Street, the land has been guided for higher densities near the corner. Site F Site F is located just west of Site D (see Figure 2.4). �; This site is made up entirely of existing large-lot " residential development. Many of the lots could be further subdivided;however, the potential fora subdivision to occur will depend on willing sellers r and the feasibility of extending infrastructure. Therefore,City of Stillwater is undertaking a study to consider changes to its Zoning Ordinance and City Code regarding appropriate zoning regulations for = the Minar Neighborhood (see Figure 2.9). As part of this effort,the City Council passed a moratorium on subdividing property in the neighborhood The moratorium is set to expire in October of 2019. Figure 2.9: Site F The City does not anticipate new development to y occur in the near future.The Future Land Use Plan ,"u has recognized the existing land use patterns and :te til further analysis is completed. ,721, 3111 �SiG 7M t71H1Innt years, development interests along the �`�? `�. 7M Ig 36 corridor have increased, particularly 1111• � ,,,� ,,,;at the Manning Avenue intersection. This area /'2= ,I,, M5 7111 has become more attractive from a development WN "'sq„ n perspective considering the proposed interchange ,,,�!� t.„ 1111 and the Lakeview Hospital's plans to relocate to the �� 7 ., TM � ,\ "M northeast quadrant. ,�7�,s / \ 'n" The growing demand for development in this 12M area has presented the City of Stillwater a unique opportunity to extend city services (sewer and r - 12' water) to accommodate development interests, particularly in the southeast quadrant (see Figure The Minar Neighborhood 2.4). In that respect, the Comprehensive Plan assumes this area will be annexed in the near future. To help prepare for potential annexation, ❑o PLAN OF STILLWATER I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 I I I I I i l l l l l I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111111111111111111111 1 1 1 1 1 1 Chapter 2:Land Use 2-15 4 of 38 the Comprehensive Plan recognizes this area as the wellbeing of its residents and therefore places future Highway Mixed Use. This future land use a high value on a well-developed system of parks, designation is consistent with the Plan's vision trails,recreation,and open spaces. for the corridor. More information regarding this The areas of change discussed in the previous vision can be found on page 2.23. section are reflected in the 2040 Future Land Use The City does not anticipate Site G to influence its Plan (see Figure 2.11). Table 2.2 highlights the socioeconomic forecasts if annexed and developed. changes in future land uses between the 2030 and The Comprehensive Plan has assumed a certain 2040 Comprehensive Plan. level of development will occur along the corridor within the next twenty years(see Table 2.5).The City Table 2.2: Future Land Use will continue to monitor development along the 2030 2040 corridor and its potential impact to socioeconomic Planned Planned forecasts. Land Use 1-and Use Change I Liture Land Use (acres) (acres) in Acres Future Land Use Plan Very Low Density 0.00 118.06 118.06 The City of Stillwater has developed a Land Use Residential - - - Plan that aligns with the socioeconomic forecasts Low Density 1,532.98 1,382.48 -150.50 prescribed by the Metropolitan Council (see Table Residential 2.2).This Land Use Plan also responds to the trends Low/Medium 937.88 883.87 -54.02 and challenges the community will face and is Density g � Residential designed to meet the goals, objectives and policies Medium Density 143.00 155.63 12.63 in this plan. Furthermore, the Future Land Use Residential Plan is intended to balance residential and non- High Density 72.32 72.32 0.00 residential growth. It is important to provide high Residential quality residential areas as well as high quality Neighborhood 8.17 22.91 14.74 employment, shopping and service options. Commercial Finally, Stillwater is a community that focuses on Community 160.70 24.18 -136.52 Commercial Highway Mixed 0.00 136.53 136.53 Use dr F'' Downtown Mixed 45.46 44.85 -0.60 Figure 2.1 Site G Industrial 105.47 105.47 0.00 Research, 84.59 82.99 -1.60 Development Park Institutional 101.79 124.71 22.92 Park,Rec or Open 770.77 824.15 53.39 Space Marina 15.79 15.90 0.11 Open Water/ 956.74 955.06 -1.67 Wetlands ROW 885.65 872.18 -13.48 Total: 5,821.30 5,821.30 0.00 The total number of acres have changed since the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The change in total is a result of updated parcel records and Geographical Information System(GIS)data. r PLAN OF STILLWATER D 216 Chapter 2:Land Use 5 of 38 r III. I !' IV I LI� I� 1 1 Oak Park Heights Recycling Report � � ® 4ft Index of Recycling Report Letter of Purpose.......................................................... Page 2 Recycling Data Summary........................................... Page 3 Recycling Data (Single Family)................................. Page 4 Composite Studies....................................................... Page 5 Environmental Impact Analysis................................. Page 6 Market Report - the end markets............................... Page 7 Summary of Year-end Recycling Report................... Page 8 -- - - -.._.._.._.._.._.._-- _.._.. r m W yy� a. , x . 7 of 38 January 31st, 2019 City of Oak Park Heights RE: LETTER OF PURPOSE Dear Oak Park Heights, This 2018 Year-end recycling report has been prepared for Oak Park Heights. The report contains summaries of recycling data for single family, composite study information, environmental impact report, market report of recycling markets, along with a final summary of the report. The data in this report will assist us in developing a better understanding of the past, present and future progress of the Oak Park Heights's recycling program. Sincerely, f&V & wrti 7 Greg and Willie Tennis Tennis Sanitation I wi I rsi t I i I I 1 I Oak Park Heights recycling year-end report 2018 page 2 8 of 38 RECYCLING DATA SUMMARY In this report we have compiled annual data from single family. This data includes: • Break-out of single family tonnage • Break-out of single family recycling materials by type and weight • Break-out of combined tonnages • Inquiries tracked per month 2D16 OAK;)A6 Y,H=iSTS RECYCLE TONNAGE DATA JAN FEB MAR APREAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC TOTALTONS V010 hLY15 U19L15 utJITS UPIITS LF11T5 UNITS UNITS ulllTS UNITS ulJITS UNITS UIlITS UNITS TYPE Single Family Percentage6reak.•ou RECYCLED M A7ERIALS Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tens TONS 2aesc,Ptasn [:Arc! oar 478 4_9 6.44 55.19 5.7_ 6.35 5.+9 S.31 6.l. 5.32 6.37 3.:90 73.6370t,. rape F. 3.63 SM 10.72 8.65 5.5110.3.' 5.24 '1:.210.31 113.53 ].0_6]. 10.45 ]23.57 T P1S Scrap Metal: 0.35 D.60 E:4E: D.S3 0:35 a, 7.62 0.41 0.42 0.43 0.42 3.43-,WS _a-ge 0.35 r,.4z D.:., 0.:n 0.:- rk 0.110.12.2 _,^Z TANS Plasticaw O.a`8 -_ 0.81 D. D.5= 062 0.52 u.3"s 0.53 0.50 D.50 aG 7043 ?-Bele Ple_c!ic: 1.D3 CIE D.W 0.76 O€5 0.73 :.23 D.fi_r0•.S.5 ..'.c4 20.:9 70N5 PETPh&. DA5 ..33 0.31 0.94 CLZ-190.32 Ft.55 0.:97 0.:" 0.581D._7 5.3-C-1 Mi Tin: 31£4 0.47 4.39 r_fi 4.32 4.46 49.35'1�f?3 ?,"ixeri 8 0.32 0.x6 01.41 C.. 01r, D.sa D.CID 0.=0 ...4D S17 TOtd3 i rr r r 0.22 7.sl 1.25 D._.. 0.22 0.26 0.22 �,� 7 0.25 0.2= 0.2TONS 0.0a D.05 0.07 0.CS _' j.D7 0. 0' D.55'70W TOTALTONS 20.96 2L87 2487 20.01 22.05 25.30 21.20 3595 23.90 24Ai 2452 2432 28146 TONS P of HOKIES ON ROUTE 1,100 1,100 1,1x0 1,100 1,100 1,103 11100 1,10® 1,100 1,100 1,190 2,130 A..VE3LACE LKS�.40N1Ei :8111 5.9.:5 45.22 36x38 40.09 46..00 38.5 65.36 43AS 44.58 4-R?5y 44.22 '�+-+ -''-ire 22.00 178.00 70.00 75.03 9-.00 70.00 118.00 97.00 om 785 TC74;: tT>COjA31E3 z 5 23 24 ie7 7 / 15 142 4'6 -:mn,inist,cr. M :9% _S!'3 Be,: u . 239 2.12. -1 B0 s 1,44 U 157 173 197 125 , The data is compiled from recyclable materials collected from our drivers on Oak Park Heights's route. Loads are weighed; weights are then compiled over a month's period of time. Weights are broken out based on a composite ratio of the entire load. 41( 1 9 of 38 Oak Park Heights recycling year-end report 2018 page 3 RECYCLING DATA(SINGLE FAMILY) The Data was compiled from the single family homes. From this data —we are able to illustrate the weight per home(in lbs.) per month. In analyzing the single family data,we are able to provide the following observations: 2018 Average lbs. per household per month=43.86 lbs. per month • 2017 Average lbs. per household per month =42.62 lbs. per month • 2016 Average lbs. per household per month=45.64 lbs. per month • 2015 Average lbs. per household per month=49.85 lbs. per month 2018 Annual Net total tons collected for single family were 289.46 • 2017 Annual Net total tons collected for single family were 281.29 • 2016 Annual Net total tons collected for single family were 301.22 • 2015 Annual Net total tons collected for single family were 329.03 Additional Trends: Tennis is confident that we able to capture more recycling tonnage because we are providing a one-sort collection process that offers the residences the convenience of collecting additional recyclable materials and larger items such as corrugated cardboard boxes which otherwise may end up in the trash. Also,we are able to collect more types of plastics. 77 _. Oak Park Heights recycling year-end report 2018 page 4 10 of 38 RECYCLING COMPOSITE STUDY Regarding the composite study we retained a load from the week and processed the load through our MRF. The sorting floor was cleared and the recycling was sorted into the categories,as listed below. All of the categories were then weighed and documented. The results of the composite study were then entered back into the monthly report. Why do a composite study? Having a good understanding of the recycling composition provides us with data that may assist us in adjusting our program to fit the needs of the Residents. With on-going changes in the economy, cultural and even changes in the home we can develop more available markets, increase processing technologies to handle more items and enhance educational materials to instruct residents on proper recycling procedures. Tunis ani'tation, L.L.C. 651 -459-1887 "Recyding is Everyone's Future," RE: CCSI K.617E BREAK-')'.,:'T PERCEIN7AGE Te nn t Ban itat.ion, t.pleased'olp.-ovid-e ne£folloxingc:Mrr-xEI`:e a -DiOFde a,'ilingthe Typ f. h 01 c his SKC q .+ Car&6;C+a & 25.40% ��e(A t'cl t`°raallca 6 - tic,:ea Paper: 42.30% Scrap lea t 1.70E M4et:al pare,r�i�m r-rex l ZBade t''lalic: 2.40% rotici Wdr e'"_rae ccy Laing a:,ic: 2.40& i'coclwisi 'a�714'at'•.E:c:WA:abiier_: ppyypp y} ,fie TIP'c lC.y' gc lid:Iu:F3a �'aV'1ee:�lai J N iHct Gla= 18.00% YI D":.li,,:lis;a l l L leaf,L-A wive)an-6,tp.ee C Nt f Ali�rr�Rrt?i4: 1.+'U ans 1.ii 2.4€lea. Pe; �.*.i :.Ic,;n!oc incl,L-4 o6; Milk C %.c €€_-. MJ.,31J9%e:� rx i�m;i"�'� :5rion:, 100.0V1i Net toial;regdingtor the rwnth The alrcv l:erc nitag ba c-Lst of necycIing T,a,e•ial'.:'az zaze6onthe an nuall rr..a:e-ials, ?HCl1yi 'iz f the iacilft is r_-c i.lin-a' iftir z_.5V C.le. s i.^ce:e 1"." ,,°kd e7erniZ 7a nn Lor .yrs:f 11.e1:Pw11 11 of 38 Oak Park Heights recycling year-end report 2018 page 5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS Using the detailed recycling data from this report, we are able to provide the City of Oak Park Heights with some unique ways that the residents recycling efforts have made a difference. Over the years, recycling markets have been able to recycle more and more items out of the waste stream. They have also been able to determine what resources are saved by recycling various materials. In this report we were able to convert the types of recycling materials into resources saved. EWRON ENTAL NPACTANALYSIS CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RECYCLING 2018 Recyc I ing Type Torl' Units Saved Recou irce Saved Type Paper 198 tons Trees 1 ton=17 Trees 3,374 trees Paper 198 tons Electricity 1 ton-601 Kw Hours 119.286 Ktv hours of electrity Paper 198 toes VII 1ton=1.7barrelso#oil 337 barrelsofoif Aluminum 3 tort4 ire 1 ton=4 tons of ore 34 tonsof ore Aluminum 9 tons Electricity I ton=14,000 Kw Hours 119,000 Kvv hours of electrity Akiminvin 9 tons 0i Iton-40 barrels ofoU Sc' barrelsofoil TmJbimetal 50 tons Ore Iton-1.43tonsofore 74 ton s^fcre Tin/bi metal 50 tons Bectrieity 1 ton=642 3Cw Hours 31.818 Ya hoursof elecSrity Tinjl; metal 5o tons Oil Iton=1.8barrels ofoil 89 barrelsofoil Plastics 25 Tom Gil I ton=6.3barrelsofoil 155 barrelsof oil Plastics 25 tons Electricity i ton=5,774Xw Hours 98 Kw hoursof electrity Plastics 25 tz,nE F 3Vjral Cas 1 ton=98.000,000 btu's 2.405.9DD.000 BTU's of fuel Clan 8 tons Sant 1,ton=1.330tonsofsand 11.132 tons of sand Class 8 tons Electricity I ton-42 Kw Hours 352 IN hoursofelectrfty° Glass 8 tons Oil 1.ton=.1283ll0n5off oil 3. lbarrelsofoll Mass 8 tons Hatural Gas '1 Ica=714=btu's 5,976,180 ffu's of fuel Environmental Impact Summary Tees saved 3,374 Trees sassed Electricity saved 2704% 8iiw Hours saved . iY ION saved 922 Barrelsofoilsaved �. r F4atural Cas sacred 2,'11.876,180 BTU'sofnatural ps saved "Di€dainw;The 2tc,.erLr-terF repreir;ccr-verszrifr(.,r-. rct_sx:eiPne recycflre rrnattes, Tnestrtiss� -'r1�I.l.�l.L'rex_,:=ye,_-.,,a� :i;- 1�._.:]r_e,.i_s_,�=r!���5=,rC:L2i LC^iz •3 fv_Z.,r:sTa S'gs'•?:Fi 7''?^.,'i. ��^.'.er.'s^Y. 12 of 38 Oak Park Heights recycling year-end report 2018 page 6 MARKET REPORT 2018 continued with steady markets for metal and plastic commodities. The market for cardboard and paper continued to fluctuate with a plato this autumn on the low end. The market has been driven by the new recycling regulations for export to China; luckily we have had no issues with getting our material to end market recyclers as we only use domestic vendors. The glass market is somewhat limited because there is only one processor available to sort glass. Their newest technology sorts broken glass using computerized optical sorters and a complex but innovative blower system. 90%of the broken glass is now being processed into post-consumer food and beverage containers. The outlook for 2019 Future markets continue to look weak with little to no change with China's regulations and how they influence the pricing for the recycling around the world. However we do foresee slight inclines on some of the commodities this coming year. uaue ,!IIIA Oak Park Heights recycling year-end report 2018 page 7 13 of 38 SUMMARY OF YEAR-END RECYCLING REPORT The 2018 Oak Park Heights Year-end Recycling Report provides up-to-date information from the City's recycling activities over the past year. Each section of this report details the data that was collected, entered and calculated to contribute to meeting our goals. In the report we have illustrated the composition of recyclables, itemized volumes of recyclables from single family homes as they relate to each break-out of each separate commodity. We also provide information on how the City's recycling efforts will impact our environment. This year, Oak Park Heights's average lbs. per month were 43.86 per home per month and total tonnage was 289.46. In 2019, we will maintain the comprehensive recycling program we offer with the additional types of plastics, metals and linens. Together with the support of The City of Oak Park Heights we will maintain these high standards of recycling for the residents. I k Oak Park Heights recycling year-end report 2018 page 8 14 of 38 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 1125119 TO: Park Commission Members FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator RE: Lookout Tower Dear Park Commissioners, Recently, City Council Member Chuck Dougherty mentioned to me a concept that could offer to the City a 'free- standing"three-story steel structure to the City for a possible use as a Lookout Tower.This structure is currently utilized at the downtown hotel—Water Street Inn (NE Corner) and will be removed and not needed. Such a lookout tower concept has been kicked-around over the years and could be placed at the edge/top of the slope of the fly-ash site, in the proximity to the small pavilion. It would be a fantastic view of the Perro Creek Valley.See location below. The costs to install such a structure would be unknown at this time and likely would require some form of footings. What the cost of such footing system would be is unknown, but perhaps more importantly is how might such a footing system impact the CAP MEMBRANE of the current fly-ash in this area. Such footings would need to be roughly 4-5 feet deep at each post and of some mass. We would need to reach out to Chuck Donkers of Xcel Energy to explore this. (A phone call has been made to Chuck D.and the conversation is pending). In addition,to date I have spoken with the City Engineer's structural staff and their first impression was that the steel looked to be in good shape, might need some additional cross bracing, but that the footing question would be important to consider. We have not commissioned any official structural evaluation or estimates. NOW ALL THIS SAID, is this something the Park Commission would like to pursue further from a USE Perspective?Is this something that the Commission might believe would be of value and an improvement to the Park?How might it look visually in this area?While the structure would be a generous donation,the City would need to invest further in engineering,some cross bracing and footings of some form. Please visit the site this weekend and think about the pros and cons. 15 of 38 i ,: �w � M��yIU�''" I w- �f l ., �= � , �� , � - �' � \y, 1 ����_ E �� � �&� Y ��, �� ���� ,y �° � �„� ��arr � - ���� � ��� � ry.. t_�x�'r r g v f+ rr C ._ �_ r � f a ���-.{�� � yl 1q � � �� � G i �����iyili�w i y 6� � T � � � � �1�1 ' � � � I �.. Y • i r �. �! G ! ,� _ �,� � . _ � .. �.,c:. � ? �:� �. ,. �,�rf' � ,� 4;:' ,f 1����� � . iF•1ot, i � ���, I� � �� � �a � ��� �l �� „�1 �j(/i! / aT M �� � �i d� ' � � i I . . Y WASHINGTON 7645 Currell Boulevard,Woodbury, MN 55125 COUNTY office:651-458-0936 fax:651-458-1696 Community Development Agency HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS There are a number of programs available across Washington County to assist homeowners maintain and/or remodel their homes. The CDA is evaluating its and other programming to identify gaps. Attached is a matrix of current programs available to all county homeowners. • What is your community's need for basic home improvement programs? o The housing stock is aging; 36% of homes were built 40 years ago or more. o Approximately 0.5% of the owner-occupied homes (480 units) lack adequate kitchen or plumbing. • Are there unique conditions in your community which prevent residents from qualifying for existing programs? o For example, manufactured housing is ineligible for certain programs. • Is your staff well versed in existing programs to assist residents? o The CDA can provide technical assistance, brochures or articles to include in city publications or websites. o The CDA can conduct targeted outreach to specific neighborhoods. • Are there unmet or under-met home improvement assistance needs? o The CDA needs help in identifying unmet needs in your community. o Needs could be identified through trends in code violation or permit data. • Is there a need for new programming? o Existing programs are generally focused on basic improvements, prioritizing code improvements, energy efficiency and emergencies. o There are no existing programs focused on remodeling or upgrading property. • Are there city initiatives for which the CDA could assist (i.e. grant applications, technical assistance, or connections)? o Community Fix Up Fund: buy down interest rate to make this program more accessible to residents o Mobile Home Replacement: funding to remove blighted, abandoned, or outdated structures with newer homes sferE --,o o Demolition and Resale: funding to remove blighted or outdated homes to ?eggs saf(s) upgrade housing stock, usual) in a fully developed area o Transformation Loans: funding to offset cost of larger renovation projects to encourage owners to expand scope of project 17 of 38 i �O (A 'a C m E y C > CL O T N m 3 O O a+ h 41 v O.N O ei a Ln In O O u7 L L m C 'A JO C .'n ' M Ln N M 1- qt c en > c•-0 c -0 x Ln Ln to n n co v an y In v +j c +� a, c 1 v► V► u► v> .n 4A c E c L o c L O °' v C * a W U, o m IA m O O m 0) L m t u J VI a= O y 0 VI J N L - N O , (-V O L -0 0 N N +V-' u Ln w 041 > O ` �' ? 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Y 18 of 8 IL N vl Vl OG d N V 2 N eMf � 1fl �O BRgHcy �V NED January 22, 2019 The Honorable Mary McComber Mayor of the City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd N PO Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: Meeting with Valley Branch Watershed District Dear Mayor McComber, Part or all of your community lies within the Valley Branch Watershed District. Over the next several months, the Board of Managers is offering to meet with your community's council, planning commission, or other appropriate citizen commission to provide a 10-15 minute presentation and opportunity for discussion. Potential topics include watershed districts,the Valley Branch Watershed District Board's vision and missions, Valley Branch Watershed District activities within your community, and/or a topic of your community's interest. Please respond to our administrator,John Hanson, at �w �� �� _k� . C'C°)r) if you would like a Valley Branch Watershed District Manager to attend one of your community meetings. Please indicate any topics that you'd like covered,the entity you'd like addressed (e.g., council, planning commission, etc.), and the meeting schedule (e.g.,first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.). We will begin to schedule meetings once the Managers understand how many communities would like a presentation. Sincerely, JudiS Jill Lucas Board of Managers President Valley Branch Watershed District c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Jill Lucas • Lincoln Fetcher • Anthony Haider • Edward Marchan • David Sewell 19 of 38 P.O. Box 838 1 Lake Elmo, MN 55042-0538 1 www.vbwd.org CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 February 1,2019 To: Eric Johnson, City Administrator From: Brian DeRosier,Chief of Police Subject: Police Activity Report—January 2019 This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of January 2019. Officers responded to and generated 2,311 calls for service in the City of Oak Park Heights during the month. The department responded to many incidents during the month. This is a summary/sampling of some of the cases we responded to and investigated: 1. Assisted drug task force sale/possession of small amount of suspect cocaine at fast food restaurant. 2. Investigation with federal prosecutor for child predator and solicitation of juvenile out of Iowa. This was suspect we also arrested on child pornography charges. 3. Recovered stolen vehicle out of Stillwater. 4. Investigation of several counterfeit$incidents. 5. Responded to father/son burrito throwing and pushing domestic"both adults". 6. Located at risk missing juvenile out of Rodgers MN. 7. Recovered stolen trailer out of WB in cover park. We continued to issue both winter parking warnings and citations. Tobacco compliance checks were completed and no violations. Citizen surprised us with having pizza delivered to police department for National LE Appreciation Day. Pizza was placed out for public in break room. We restricted our response to basic medicals for a several days at senior complex due tc an outbreak of noro-virus. This was only for basic medical calls not requiring our assistance from Lakeview Ambulance, and we stood by on location if needed but did not enter the facility. 20 of 38 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 We had 9 days during the month where we were at full staff due to vacations,sick leave and training. Officers attended training courses during the month: 1. Officer Wynia attended weeklong training out of state for explosive breaching. This was part of his participation in SWAT and was paid for by the SWAT team budget. Chief DeRosier 21 of 38 Eric Johnson From: Carly Johnson Sent: Tuesday,January 29, 2019 8:42 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Possibly for Weekly Notes? Hi Eric, Hope you are staying warm! I don't know if you have seen the news, but Sen. Housley, Rep.Christensen, and Rep. Dettmer proposed a bill that would rename our section of Highway 95 after Officer Joseph Gomm. I don't know if it is worth including in weekly notes, but thought it may be of interest. I'll let you decide. Below is an article on it. If you do share, please add a note that Rep.Christensen is on the bill and the bill has also had traction in the House,since the article is basically restating Sen. Housley's press release and thus is Senate focused. httus:Hpatch com/minnesota/stillwater/bill-would-memorialize-fallen-stillwater-corrections-officer Stay warm! All the best, Carly Sent from my iPad 1 22 of 38 Bill Would Memorialize Fallen Stillwater Corrections Officer ! Stillwater,MN Patch Page 1 of 7 Iii r, MN Loc,a' hews Real Es'ate Events Get Tickets Bill Would Memorialize Fallen Stillwater Corrections Officer If passed, the legislation would rename a section of state Highway 95 after fallen corrections officer Joseph Gomm. By William Bornhoft I Jan 29,2019 11:58 am ET I Updated Jan 29,2019 12:11 pm ET' . � yy , I STILLWATER, MN— This week, Republicans State Sen. Karin Housley and Rep. Bob Dettmer introduced legislation to rename a section of state Highway 95 after fallen corrections officer Joseph Gomm. On June 28, Gomm was killed in an on-duty attack at the Minnesota Correctional Facility–Stillwater. 23 of 38 https://patch.com/mirmesota/stillwater/amp/27895215/biU-would-memorialize-fallen-sfllwa... 2/1/2019 Bill Would Memorialize Fallen Stillwater Corrections Officer ! Stillwater,MN Patch Page 2 of 7 "COOGAN AND REILLY DELIVER DYNAMITE r - i , ami Vi S�,to,AN&OLL UnU2430 0 a r "We mourn the loss of Officer Gomm, but we're determined that his legacy of sacrifice will not soon be forgotten," Housley said in a statement. Subscribe "Officer Gomm paid the ultimate sacrifice, giving his life in the line of duty in keeping us safe. This is a small token of this community's appreciation." The bill, Senate File 417, would officially name a portion of state Highway 95, running from Interstate 94 in Lakeland to state Highway 36 in Oak Park Heights, as "Corrections Officer Joseph Gomm Memorial Highway." DISCOVER MORE 0 SEUS. r f s O"N *Ows s aL 1 �!jj A "I 24 of 38 https://patch.com/minnesota/stillwater/amp/27895215/bill-would-memorialize-fallen-stillwa... 2/1/2019 Bill Would Memorialize Fallen Stillwater Corrections Officer I Stillwater,MN Patch Page 3 of 7 New signage would be erected along the route, which stretches through West Lakeland Township, Bayport, and Oak Park Heights. The legislation awaits a hearing by the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, according to a news release. "Officer Gomm is remembered as a dedicated public servant, devoted friend, and trusted colleague. Our communities are safer because of Officer Gomm's sacrifice — and we should never forget it," Housley added. Image via Shutterstock See article on Patch > More from Stillwater, MN Patch Minnesota Millionaires: Where They Rank SAT Score Needed To Get Into Minnesota's Most y� Selective College Best Polar Vortex Deals: Hats, Humidifiers, Mittens And More Was 25 of 38 https://patch.com/minnesota/stillwater/amp/27895215/bill-would-memorialize-fallen-stiflwa... 2/1/2019 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday,January 29,2019 4:03 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Federal Advocacy Update:Week of January 29, 2019 For weekly notes ---Original Message--- From: National League of Cities<advocacy@nlc.org> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tue, Jan 29, 2019 4:01 pm Subject: Federal Advocacy Update:Week of January 29, 2019 If this message is not displaying properly,please view the online version NLCNATIONA_ LEAGUE OF CITIES Federal AdvocacWvy Up►date In This Issue - For Cities, A Costly Government Shutdown Ends with Uncertainty - Eshoo Introduces Bill to Overturn FCC Small Cell Preemption - Join NLC with a Letter to Your Members Congress on Infrastructure - The Shutdown Ends as Tax Season Begins - Upcoming Webinar: What's Next for WOTUS and the Federal Clean Water Act? - Court Strikes Down Citizenship Question: Case Likely to Make It to SCOTUS For Cities, A Costly Government Shutdown Ends with Uncertainty Michael Wallace, 202.626.3025 The longest partial government shutdown in history has ended, but its lasting consequences cannot be ignored. Last week, public services were pushed to the brink, resulting most visibly in airline groundings at understaffed airports. Less 26 of 38 visibly, city leaders put out a wide array of completely avoidable and unnecessary fires resulting from the shutdown. Despite those troubling circumstances, and in contrast to federal lawmakers, city leaders managed to continue performing the services residents have come to expect and depend on. Cities, towns and villages rerouted budgets to protect both furloughed federal workers and their most vulnerable residents. Denver, Washington, D.C., and other cities created emergency funds to offer no-interest loans to those missing paychecks. Detroit and New Orleans offered extensions on taxes. Cities like San Jose, California saw the shutdown accelerate what is already a crisis in affordable housing and passed ordinances prohibiting evictions for anyone who could not make rent as a result of the shutdown. Almost every city across the country experienced longer lines at food pantries that required extra attention. These and other stores are available on NLC's shutdown resource center.. To learn more about the impacts of the shutdown, visit NLC's blog, CitiesSpeak. Eshoo Introduces Bill to Overturn FCC Small Cell Preemption Angelina Panettieri 202.626.3996 Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-18) introduced legislation to overturn the FCC's September order preempting local authority over small cell wireless infrastructure on January 14, the day the order took effect. The bill, the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 (H.R. 530), was endorsed by NLC, the City of San Jose, California, the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, and the National Association of Counties. While the bill would not preclude future FCC or congressional preemption of cities on wireless infrastructure, it would halt the FCC's harmful preemption order, which ignored the input of hundreds of local governments. The bill also complements ongoing efforts to overturn the FCC order in federal courts, and the investigation by congressional leaders into alleged attempts by the FCC to thwart that litigation. No companion bill has been introduced in the Senate yet. 2 27 of 38 Rep. Eshoo is currently seeking cosponsors for this legislation and has sent a "Dear Colleague" letter to other representatives asking that they cosponsor the bill. You can support this legislation by sending a letter to your Members of Congress. Join NLC with a Letter to Your Members Congress on Infrastructure Brittney Kohler, 202.626.3164 This Januarur the United States welcomed a historic number of energized new members to the 116th Congress, but, unfortunately, the federal government shutdown delayed policy conversations in Washington, D.C., and caused a ripple of consequences for cities across the country. After this long and damaging shutdown, cities must influence Congress's next priority. You can help us tell Congress that they need to work together to create an infrastructure package that can promote job growth and improve the structures in our cities, villages, and towns. This week, NLC's leadership took their stand by sending a letter to congressional leaders, and we want you to join them by sending your own. Here is a draft letter for you to personalize for your three Members of Congress. Considering the urgency, we recommend that you send these either via email or their online portals as soon as possible. Last year, cities laid the groundwork for legislation to rebuild America's infrastructure, but we need Congress to refocus on a bipartisan infrastructure package that would provide communities in their districts with needed maintenance to existing structures and expand access to resources. Thank you for taking the time to send a letter to your Members of Congress, and if you would like to share your letter on social media or tweet about infrastructure, do not forget to tag @leagueofcities! The Shutdown Ends as Tax Season Begins Brian Egan, 202.626.3107 Tax filing season officially started on January 28, despite a prolonged government shutdown that included the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS called back thousands of workers to handle peak season operations without pay during the 3 28 of 38 final week of the shutdown, but mass employee callouts resulted in limited preparations. The agency is also racing to finalize a mountain of pending rules and guides needed in the wake of the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which made the largest changes to the tax code in more than three decades. On January 24, Secretary Mnuchin declined an invitation to testify on the subject before the House Ways and Means Committee. While it remains unclear exactly how the shutdown will impact tax returns, tax refunds may be delayed. Finally, and perhaps most pressing, the IRS temporarily ceased processing the 8038 Forms during the shutdown. During the Great Recession, many cities issued Build America Bonds (BABs), which were taxable bonds that came with a federal subsidy to offset higher interest costs for issuers. While the last BABs were issued in 2010, many cities have outstanding BABs, and these cities continue to complete 8038 forms to receive their subsidy. It remains unclear how the halt in processing will impact ongoing BAB payments. Cities that budget for these subsidies should be aware of the potential for delayed payment. Upcoming Webinar: What's Next for WOTUS and the Federal Clean Water Act? Carolyn Berndt, 202.626..E 901 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) is a controversial regulatory phrase used in the Clean Water Act (CWA) to define the geographic scope of federal jurisdiction over rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands, and other aquatic features. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) recently proposed a new regulation that seeks to withdraw the 2015 definition, which was finalized during the Obama Administration, and replace it with a narrower version of"waters of the United States." Samuel Brown, a partner with Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and a former EPA attorney, will provide a summary of the proposed regulation and the potential practical implications on state and local governments during an upcoming webinar hosted by the State and Local Legal Center on February 4, 2018 at 1 pm EST. Click here to register. 4 29 of 38 Earlier this year, NLC joined a large group of bipartisan voices to express concerns about the manner in which the question was added and its expected impacts on census participation. Many believe that the addition of the question will result in fewer people self-reporting, increasing the need for costly non-response follow-up (NRFU) and, ultimately, resulting in lower quality counts for our cities, towns, and villages. Cities rely on accurate census counts for a host of applications, including: allocation of political representation, infrastructure planning, socioeconomic research, and distribution of state and federal funds. While it remains uncertain how the case will fare in the appellate system, the first ruling documented a strong case against the question's addition. To learn more about the court's ruling visit NLC's blog, CitfesSpeak. In addition, local leaders can access NLC's guide, Cities Count: Preparing for the 2020 Census, to learn more about our work on the Census. 5 30 of 38 WE L_. LEAVA vL1 Cop CIMS You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. Update your communication preferences. This message was intended for: marymccomber@aol.com 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy ©2018 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic 6 31 of 38 Metro Cities News 1/25/19 Pagel of 4 CMETRO pqT Member Login IES Assod0 ebopdken MWdoMlgaa Home Metro Cities News About Us Meetings&Events Membership Advocacy Policies&Resources MAMA Return to the blog Upcoming Events Metro Cities News 1/25/19 by KimberlyCiarrocchi Thu Feb21,2019 category:Newsletter Metro Cities Board of Directors eetin Category:Macro Chia Board of Dbee . Jan Thu Feb 28,2019.T . 25 In This Issue: I MAMA Luncheon Carogory.MAMA Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee Meetings Thu Mar 21,2019 Local Comprehensive Plans Update MetroCitie oard of Directors eeting • House Bonding Committee Hears Process for Local Government Projects, Category:Mo.Cidn Bond of Dvaetara • New Metr000lltan Council Chair Speaks with Legislative Committees Thu Mar 28.2019 Apply for Redevelopment Grants,Demolition Loans by February 1 MAMA Luncheon • Dom Your Cdy Have a Local Housing Trust Fund? Category.MAMA • EVENT:2019 Economic Developfflgl3tQavatthe Capitol wedprzd.zm9 EVENT:Affordable Homeownership Models for Suburban Cities Metro Clies Annual Meeting Metropolitan Council Advisory Committee Openings CategoryA—IMenne Bills of Note View Full Calendar Announcements Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee Meetings Metro Cities'2019 Legislative The nominating committee for the Metropolitan Council will begin public meetings to interview Policies were approved by the full membership at the Policy identified candidates starting next week.Five candidates will be interviewed for each district(see list Adoption Meeting on November here.).The nominating committee consists of 12 members,five of whom are ex-officio.See 29th,2018 at Brookview Golden Cities'..,..__.. r rrc.a ._ for the nominating committee makeup. valley.Click to view the 2019 Legislative Policies. Dates and locations of meetings are below.The nominating committee's recommendations will be posted on the Metropolitan Council's website. Date Coundl Districl Location ime Jan.2 1,2,9,10 Blaine City Hall :00 prr Jan.3011,12,13,14 Oakdale City Hall 6:00 prr Feb.1 ,4,15,16 Savage City Hall :00 prr Feb.1 5,6,7,8 Minneapolis Urban Leagu 6:00 p ff Local Comprehensive Plans Update Metropolitan Council staff are in the initial review process on local comprehensive plans that were due to the Council at the end of December.Staff have noted some plans that need additional information or documents and have identified areas in plans where there are any internal inconsistencies.Staff will communicate with cities following the initial review process.The Council must complete its initial review within 15 days of receiving a plan.Cities can track the status of communications due to the city from the Council on the Community Page of their local plan. Questions?Contact Patricia Nauman at .atricia(Mmetrocitiesmn.orq_ 32 of 38 hqs://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=corn dailyplanetblog&view-entry&year... 2/1/2019 Metro Cities News 1/25/19 Page 2 of 4 Our Tweets House Bonding Committee Hears Process for Local Government Projects Tweets by @MetroCitiesMN The House Capital Investment Committee heard a presentation by the Department of Management and Budget(MMB)on its capital project request process for political subdivisions,including cities.MMB will Metro Cities Retweeted begin authorizing users for the system and conduct trainings this spring.Political subdivisions will be Metropolitan Council able to again submit project requests beginning in May and submit a preliminary capital budget A @MetCouncilNews submission to the Legislature on July 15th.The preliminary submission process will serve as the basis twitter.comlMetcoundlNews... for legislative capital bonding tours this summer and fall.Submitting a local request to MMB through Jan 30,2019 this process allows bonding requests to be reviewed by the administration as proposals are considered for the Governors budget recommendations. t*fl Metro Cities ,@MetroCiliesMN Information on the Capital Budget System,including the CBS User Authorization Form,can be found 'ffi.Cities may also work with local legislators on bonding requests.Cities interested in submitting a Met concludes dl Nominating Comm y g g concludes for the avenin®.The project request can find more information at a FAQ website committee Oil convene tomorrow eve at Oakdale City Hall. To view a copy of the MMB presentation,click- Jan 29.2019 _ Matro Cities New Metropolitan Council Chair Speaks with Legislative Committees @MetroCitiesMN All interviews live streamed Metropolitan Council Chair Nora Slawik spoke to two legislative committees this week-the Senate �&A'"- "°-- Local Government Committee and House Transportation Committee.Chair Slawik and Council staff Embed Yrew on Twitter presented an overview of the Council's work as well as an overview of the regional transit system and the Council's role in transportation planning.Discussion in the House centered on the growing costs related to Metro Mobility and the need to find solutions to this issue.Metro Cities policies support stable and growing funding sources for Metro Mobility. Apply for Redevelopment Grants,Demolition Loans by February 1 Cities seeking redevelopment and demolition loan funds will have a new opportunity to apply for state dollars this winter.Even though the Legislature did not appropriate funds to the program in 2017 or 2018,DEED used its statutory authority to transfer funds to the Redevelopment and Demolition Loan Program to fund approximately$2 million in the February grant round.The deadline for the submission of applications is 4:00 pm on Friday,February 1,2019.More information on the application process can be found here. The Redevelopment Grant funds assist with the cost of demolition and abatement,as well as other project-related improvements such as soil stabilization and site preparation-related infrastructure necessary for redeveloping blighted property.Demolition Loan funds help public entities demolish and abate blighted structures to eliminate a public safety threat and prepare sites for potential future development.Applications must be submitted by cities,counties,port authorities,housing and redevelopment authorities(HRAs)or economic development authorities(EDAs).A local match of 50 percent is required for each project site receiving a Redevelopment grant.There is no match required for Demolition Loans. Metro Cities is interested in hearing about your city's redevelopment opportunities to highlight the need at the legislature for state funding for this important program.Please contact Charlie Vander Aarde to share your city's plans:651-215-4001 or hariie{glmetrgcitiesmn.org. Does Your City Have a Local Housing Trust Fund? Metro Cities is supporting a state match contribution appropriation for cities that have a local housing trust fund or participate in a regional housing trust fund.The proposal for$10 million would partially match local efforts to capitalize their funds.Metro Cities is aware of some cities with established funds and want to make sure we have an accurate list of cities with funds.We are asking cities with funds or plans to establish a fund to send an email to Charlie Vander Aarde at .__. ..,atroc„ iti-_...__ with this information.Thank you! EVENT:2019 Economic Development Day at the Capitol 33 of 38 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view—entry&year... 2/1/2019 Metro Cities News 1/25/19 Page 3 of 4 Metro Cities,the Economic Development Association of Minnesota(EDAM),Minnesota Brownfields, Small Business Development Center,and County Economic Development Officers are partnering on an event at the Capitol. Tuesday,February 26,2019 9:00 am-12:00 pm Room 300 North State Office Building,100 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd St.Paul,MN 55155 Join Metro Cities and economic development officials from across the metro region and state to get involved in the state legislative process and advocate for economic development funds and tools.City, county,state and private sector officials are coming together to demonstrate the importance of local tools to address housing,economic development and community revitalization.It will be a great opportunity to meet with lawmakers and network with your peers across the state.You will be able to visit with your lawmakers and legislative leadership.Metro Cities members may For answers to questions regarding the application process,please contact Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit staff at 651-259-7451. EVENT:Affordable Homeownership Models for Suburban Cities Registration is open for a February event that will present models for cities to support affordable homeownership opportunities.Cities will be able to connect with similar communities and learn how to support or expand affordable homeownership opportunities.Community land trusts,manufactured home park preservation and cooperative models will be covered.The event is sponsored by Grounded Solutions Network and the Metropolitan Council.Registration informati Thursday,February 28,2019 8:00 am-1:00 pm New Brighton Community Center Metropolitan Council Advisory Committee Openings The Metropolitan Council has openings on several of its advisory committees.Although some committees are open generally to local elected officials as well as community members,the Land Use Advisory Committep(LUAC)has specific seats for local officials,as officials must make up at least 50% of the LUAC.The LUAC provides advice and assistance to the Metropolitan Council on regional land use and comprehensive planning. Applications will be accepted until early spring 2019 for all advisory committees.Applications will be reviewed early spring. Bills of Note HF 212.Davnie:Bill eliminates the state preemption of certain pesticides control ordinances for cities of the first class. HF 218.Nomes:Bill authorizes certain religious services signs adjacent to highways and prohibits zoning authorities from imposing permits or fees on them. HF 219•Carlson,L:Bill amends the application of certain liability limits for co-located freight rail and light rail transit related to the SWLRT project. HF 242•Quam:Bill directs MnDOT to establish a microtransit rideshare pilot program,establishes a microtransit rideshare account,requires a report and appropriates an undefined amount of funding. HF 245.Torkelson:Bill appropriates funding from the environment fund from motor vehicle title fees for reimbursements to deputy registrars. HF 266.Freiberg:Bill appropriates$5 million for local inflow and infiltration reduction programs from the clean water fund. HF 268•Drazkowski:Bill would provide for the right to carry a fire arm without a permit,including on city property,and provides for an optional permit to carry. HF 279•Richardson:Bill provides construction exemption for a fire station in the city of Inver Grove Heights. HF 281•Koegel:Bill makes changes to the Open Meeting Law to allow for attendance by interactive television. 34 of 38 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year... 2/1/2019 Metro Cities News 1/25/19 Page 4 of 4 Koznick:Bill authorizes data sharing between the Department of Human Services and the Metropolitan Council for special transportation purposes related to Metro Mobility and other transportation programs. HF 307,Koznick:Bill authorizes data sharing between the Department of Human Services and the Metropolitan Council for special transportation purposes and extends the Metro Mobility service area. HF 316•Elkins:Bill appropriates funds to the Metropolitan Council to distribute grants to transportation management organizations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. HF 325•Lee:Bill provides reimbursement grants to local units of government for public safety personnel on authorized military leave. HF 338.Davnie:Bill authorizes cities to create land-value taxation districts. HF 346.Carlson:Bill clarifies authority for political subdivisions to impose and collect local lodging taxes. H gF1,Liebling:Bill expands the scope of the rideshare and transit customer data classifications. HF 3. ,Fischer:Bill requires staggered terms for Metropolitan Council and expands the membership of the nomination committee;requiring additional information to be made publicly available as part of the selection process;clarifying council member qualifications. HF 371.Quam:Bill dedicates a portion of local government aid to cities for housing. SF 302•Bigham:Bill modifies Sunday off-sale hours. SF 305•Pappas:Bill provides reimbursement grants to local units of government for public safety personnel on military authorized leave. SF 312•Bigham:Makes changes to early voting and hours and appropriates an unspecified amount to the Secretary of State for costs related to implementation. SF 316.Howe:Bill requires involvement in user acceptance testing from local units of government impacted by new information technology business software. SF 317.Latz:Bill prohibits certain activities by Internet service providers serving Minnesota customers and those under contract to the state or political subdivisions,Including cities b. Frentz:Bill would increase the motor fuels tax by 10 cents per gallon. SF 391.Dziedzic:Bill expands the tax exemption for firefighting equipment. SF 395.Klein:Bill authorizes the city of West St.Paul to impose a local option sales tax. SF41 Rest:Bill amends application of certaln liability limits for collocated freight rail and light rail transit in the seven-county metropolitan area. SF 422•Carlson:Bill authorizes mail balloting in any town or any city with fewer than 400 registered voters. SF 442•Anderson:Bill provides an exemption for a public safety facility in Minnetonka. SF 443,Anderson:BIII appropriates funds for Metropolitan Council to distribute grants to transportation management organizations that provide services to cities along Interstate Highway 494. SF 468•Nelson:Bill expands rideshare data classification to include all"government entities". SF 473.Wiklund:Bill clarifies authority for political subdivisions to Impose and collect local lodging taxes. SF 481•Housley:Bill modifies provisions related to electronic voting systems,permitting alternative 35 of 38 MAOSC Legislative Update-January 28,2019 Legislative reception-Feb.20 MAOSC member city officials are encouraged to participate in the Legislative Reception hosted by the League of Minnesota Cities(LMC)and other city groups including MAOSC on Wednesday,Feb.20,5:30 to 7:30 pm,in the State Capitol Rathskeller. The event is held in conjunction with the 2019 annual LMC Legislative Conference set for Feb.20-21. We look forward to having our member cities participating in the Legislative Reception,as well as conference activities that include time to meet with your legislators on Feb.21.For MAOSC members who plan to attend,or are interested in getting more information,please contact James Robins by calling or texting him at 612-597-0214,or via email at inrC�JamesRobins.com. https://www.imc.oralr)agell/2019LegislativeConference.isl3 In addition,members are invited to attend the MAOSC Board meeting set for Thursday,Feb.21,1:30-3:30 pm,at the nearby League of Minnesota Cities offices located at the corner of University Ave.and Rice St. Seeking Board applicants Applications to fill current MAOSC Board of Directors vacancies are now being accepted.Applications will be considered at the Feb.21 Board meeting.Applicants are urged to indicate their willingness to serve as a Board Director as soon as possible.With two vacancies designated as At-Large,any interested MAOSC member from across the entire state is eligible for an open seat,as well as three specific regions in need of Board representation. The specifics related to all Board vacancies,including service territories and length of term are listed here: https://www.maosc.org/index.asp?SEC=7E7B2839-6BD1-4666-AOAE-B71412354A30&Tvpe=B BASIC To be eligible for election and to serve as a Director of the MAOSC,a person shall be an elected or appointed official of a member city,or working with a regional group of cities where at least one(1)of the cities is a member of the MAOSC.At least one year of experience serving your current member city is strongly preferred. Please contact Mary McComber for more information by calling her at 651-351-7879,or via email at.jiiarvmcconrrib Track happenings at the Legislature Minnesota has a variety of resources to help officials and citizens keep track of legislative action on a daily basis.Legislative sites and the League of Minnesota Cities provide well organized tools to continually gather bill tracking and other items of interest. Listed below are five of the better resources. How to Follow a Bill(including added links to status,floor and committee discussion links,summaries and journals): https:ltwww.leg.state.mn.us/lea/trackbill Quick search of specific House and Senate bills: htti)s://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legis House Session Daily provides extensive House committee and floor coverage: httr)s://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDallv/Paize/l LMC•Legislative Updates: httys://www.Imc.ordpage/l/legislative-ur)dates.*sr) LMC Legislative Action Center httr)s://www.imc-org/r)age/l/legislative-action-center.osp 36 of 38 Key bill introductions Major 2019 bill introductions of interest to Small Cities are regularly posted as part of our weekly Legislative Update. Legislation of interest to MAOSC member cities introduced recently in the 2019 session includes: HF 254 Torkelson:MnLARS-appropriating money for certain reimbursements to deputy registrars. HF 338 Davnie:Taxation-authorizing cities to create land-value taxation districts. HF 351 Davids:Taxation-expanding the sales tax exemption for ambulance and firefighting equipment. SF 404 Nelson:Establishing a Minnesota housing tax credit contribution fund;providing a tax credit for certain contributions. SF 495 Nelson:Implementing a program to obtain discounted prescription drugs through Canadian pharmacies. SF 523 Dziedzic:Increasing LGA$30 million in 2020. SF 582 Rest:Providing for appointment of a bipartisan legislative and congressional redistricting commission. SF 587 Dahms: Providing for PFA bonding for clean water facilities. Strengthening our Reach One of the big challenges for Small Cities across Minnesota is just plain getting a fair hearing in St.Paul.Our communities more often-than-not are distant from the legislative process.MAOSC helps bridge the gap,bringing our issues to the attention of lawmakers.What really impresses the legislators is when our city officials make contact,or come to the State Capitol to voice their concerns in person.That extra effort is appreciated. What big issue affecting your city is on your mind? We'll be pressing for attention in 2019 to 1)Local Government Aid,2)Small Cities Streets funding,3)Border-to-Border Broadband,4)Water Infrastructure grants and loans,and several other key policy issues. Do you want to be part of this exciting process? Committee hearings addressing these important issues will be held in the coming weeks.Your participation can help make the difference!For more information and to volunteer,please contact James Robins by calling or texting him at 612-597-0214,or via email at!nr@JamesRobins.com. New Officials welcome Many new mayors and city council members took office earlier this month and have started attending regular meetings.We want all our member-city elected officials and top administrators fully informed about the key actions affecting their communities at the state and federal levels.This Newsletter provides timely updates and bulletins to keep policy makers informed in Minnesota's small cities. We want to update our contact lists accordingly. If you have officials you would like to add to our email list,please contact James Robins by calling or texting him at 612-597-0214,or via email at inr@JamesRobins.com. Special election field set The field is set for the Senate District 11 special election for the seat vacated by Tony Lourey who now serves as the state Human Services commissioner.Stu Lourey of Kerrick defeated Michelle Lee of Moose Lake in last week's primary.Lourey is returning from Washington DC where he served on the staff of U.S.Senator Tina Smith.Seeking to hold the Senate seat for three generations,he is the son of Tony,and grandson of Becky Lourey. Stu Lourey will face third-term District 11A state Rep.Jason Rarick(R-Pine City)and John"Sparky"Birrenbach of Pine City who is running under the Legal Marijuana Now party banner.The state senate race is expected to be highly competitive,with the final vote coming up quickly-on Tuesday,Feb 5. Challenges for rural hospitals How to provide accessible,affordable health care at a reasonable cost is especially challenging in rural communities. Rural Health Care is one of the 10 major policy issues MAOSC is stressing in 2019 with state lawmakers.While action on this complex and high-cost issue is likely to be mostly concentrated in the latter weeks of the legislative session,we are especially impressed 37 of 38 by the recent MPR coverage(and photos)focused on "Rural hospitals retreat from delivering babies;small towns pay the price." The article centers on the particular experience in member city Grand Marais,and the strategies employed there. httos://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/01/22/rural-clinics-end-baby-delivery-smal I-town-mi nn-pays Rural speed limit increase If your community is primarily served by a two-lane highway,getting to the next city legally is about to get a little quicker.At the direction of the 2014 Legislature, MnDOT studied the possibility of raising rural speed limits over the past five years and put out a final report earlier this month. The speed limit on most rural two-lane highways will increase from 55 to 60 mph.The increased speed limit on 5,240 miles of state highways—77 percent of state two-lane roads—takes effect as soon as the signs go up.In fact,some of them are already up.The speed study conclusion is based on safety.Yes,a higher speed limit will be safer because most traffic already was going at least 60 mph on those roads–and having less variance in speeds can make the roads safer,experts say. https:/6mw.twi ncities.com/2019/01/23/m innesota-speed-limits-55-60-mph-study-m ndot/ http://www.dot.state.mn.us/aovrel/reports/2019/2018%20TH%20Speed%20Limit%20Report-fi na I%20vea r%20report.pdf Housing shortage problem statewide The high cost and low availability of housing has become an emerging crisis across the state,including many of our small cities. Workforce Housing and Access to Child Care are now identified as a major state legislative concern by MAOSC in combination as our Workforce Essentials priorities.Last year,the Governor's Task Force on Housing released a comprehensive 72-page report featuring 80 recommended changes in financing,regulations,as well as social and public policy priorities to address the wide array of critical housing needs. The task force study highlighted its"Leveraging Local Employers"segment on page 42 with the success achieved by MAOSC member city Perham where a cross-section of local employers have provided critical financial leverage and helped build community support for new,affordable homeownership activities. The Legislature is getting a quick start addressing housing issues and reviewing various bills in committee. Housing Task Force Report,see: htto://mn.aov/aov-stat/odf/Houslnp%2OTask%2OForce%2OReport FINAL.pdf httys://www.house.leiz.state.mn.us/SessionDally/Story/13467 -END- 38 of 38