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CITY OF OAK PARK HE S— EKLY ES for: June 7"',2019 1 TO: City Cou cil Mem rs& FROM: Eric Joh on,Ci ,f GENERAL UPDATES: • No new development applications have been receive . • The final Washington County St. Croix Valley Jurisdiction dy is complete.Washington County would like to shift 1.6 miles of roadway to the City.Of course, OPH could not readily afford this shift in any p ctical way with its current taxation rates and policies (or the King Plant going away) and Washington County cannot likely enforce this action-but I am not truly sure if they really expect this shift to be pursued. Please recall the City declined to participate in this Study as it was believed to be a cost shifting exercise TO THE CITY versus a collective approach to roadway funding. I have attached three pages that summarize the proposed shifts to the City FROM THE COUNTY.The full documents are here at City Hall and I can email a link to you. • The FOR-SALE sign for the City's lot on Stagecoach(the Bell Property)was removed by Greystone Commercial as they have reorganized into a new firm-Tellis Property Mgmt. I inquired about a new listing agreement and getting a new sign installed. I would expect to have this for the City Council meeting on June 25th for Council consideration. • Concrete apron repairs for two properties on Upper 55th is expected to happen next week. These areas did not hold up well from the 2015 street reconstruction and these are being replaced at the contractor's expense. • The City's submission for its application to be considered in the 2020 Capital Bonding Bill for the Novell Ave Project has been completed and we will await any final vetting of these projects—likely for a publication planned for mid-July to be issued by the State of all submissions. • Staff has had to issue some stronger language to Creative Homes as deadlines for substantial completion expire today. Neighbors to the south have had to deal with the unfinished work for several months. We do understand that it was a wet spring, however Miller Excavating did not muster the adequate resources when dry periods were present.We have met and kept in close contact with the neighbors to the south who have been patient.Site visits will be made today and into early next week—the site visits made today at 1 pm was positive and looks like final site work should be close to complete TODAY,with only minor items—such as seeding and erosion matting early next week. • BCWD Meeting Agenda for 6/12/19. • A preconstruction conference was held for the Memorial Ave. Project—Work is planned to Start the week of July 8th,2019. • Chief DeRosier has provided the May Police Activity Report—see enclosed. • Some new UNFUNDED mandates are upon the City related to safety of water infrastructure;see the attached Memo from Andy K. I believe we have heard this all before. • The retaining wall between the homes along 57th street and Andersen Windows ry parking lot is failing.Staff has met with homeowners and Andersen.The plan is to f, seek a major repair of this wall in late summer. Andersen Staff have planned u meetings with three abutting property owners to discuss timelines and access. These retaining wall timbers are likely 25 years old and are rotting—see image-> - • Please see the invitation from the School District looking for someone to serve on `- their LONG-RANGE facilities planning committee. If any Council Members (or Staff?) would be willing to serve on it, please let me know and I will pass your '' A information along—I suspect not more than two people would be needed. • Metro Cities News for 6/7119 Mayor McComber provided Two Items added from Mayor McComber: 1 . Agenda from the "BIG FOUR" Legislative Conference NLC-The Weekly for 6/1/19 2. Information on METRO CITIES Policy Commitees Please let me know if you have any questions-651.253.7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 35 St. Croix Valley Roadway Jurisdiction Study 05.31.19 Page 22 Table 8 summarizes the change in system mileage for county and city/township roadways based on the recommendations in this study. Should these changes occur, the county roadway system would be reduced approximately 2.2 miles. The 2040 Washington County Comprehensive Plan identifies a net increase of 19.6 miles of county roadways based on previously identified jurisdictional change recommendations between the State, County, cities, and townships. Incorporating the recommendations from this study would change the net increase for county roadways to 17.4 miles.Jurisdictional changes are primarily identified within the cities of Oak Park Heights and Stillwater, mostly related to the CSAH 23 and CSAH 26 which no longer provide regional connections to the regional river crossing. Table 8: Net Change in Roadway Jurisdiction Mileage* Agency Net Ci'a:age based on Recommended Transfers (in miles) County City/Township City of Bayport 0 0 City of Oak Park Heights -1.6 1.6 City of Stillwater -1.3 1.3 Baytown Township 0 0 Stillwater Township 0 0 West Lakeland Township 0.7 -0.7 Net Change" ' -2.2 i 2.2 *Note:Mileage is approximate —Note:A jurisdictional transfer of Trunk Highway 96 has been identified by MnDOT. This jurisdictional change would result in nine additional miles to Washington County. 3. Agency Specific Recommendations The following table summarizes recommendations for each agency based on the technical analysis from this study. FT�ab,yl�e 9`: Recommendations by Agency Recommendation City of Bayport 1 None City of Oak Park Heights 1. Establish a Major Collector route south of TH 36 via 58th St(from CSAH 15/Stillwater Blvd to Oakgreen Ave) and 60th St (from Oakgreen Ave to TH 95) to serve as a supporting roadway and extension of the south frontage road network for TH 36. 2. Change the functional classification of 60th St (Segment 7) to a Major Collector. 3. Reflect these recommended functional classification changes in future update to its comprehensive plan. 4. Consider implications for the recommended jurisdictional transfers of CSAH 23 and CSAH 26(Segments 5,6, 11)to city roadways. ' 5. Discuss with the City of Stillwater considerations related to the transfer of Orleans St/65th St (Segment 11) as a city road with portions of the roadway within both cities. 2 of 35 St. Croix Valley Roadway Jurisdiction Study 05.31.19 Page 23 N y- Recommendation City of Stillwater 1 Change the functional classification of Market Dr/60th StNV Frontage Rd/Oren Ave N(Segments 7 and 8)and Pine St (Segment 15)to a Mayor Collector 2 Work with Washington County to explore the opportunity and timing of transferring Greeley St(Segment 9),3rd St(Segment 12), Olive St(Segment 16):and Myrtle St(Segment 17)to county jurisdiction 3 Reflect these recommended functional classification changes in future update to its comprehensive plan 4 Consider implications for the recommended jurisdictional transfers of CSAH 23(Segments 11, 13)and County Road 64 (Segment 18)to city roadways. 5. Discuss with the City of Oak Park Heights considerations related to the transfer of Orleans St/65th St(Segment 11)as a city road with portions of the roadway within both cities ......._....... .__ _ _......_e..e.- _.._ Baytown Township i 1. Stillwater Township 1, Change Stonebridge Trl N(Segment 20)from a Mayor Collector to a Minor Collector Update their comprehensive plan to reflect this functional classification change. West Lakeland Township 1. Begin discussions with Washington County on the potential transfer of 22nd St(Segment 1)to county. 2. Continue working with MnDOT and the county to explore roadway improvements at the intersection of TH 95. 3. The recommended roadway functional classification change for 22nd St(Segment 1)may not be needed until the road is under county jurisdiction. Washington County 1. Work with the respective agencies on the recommended jurisdictional transfers identified in this study 2 Meet annually with each agency to discuss opportunities and timing for potential jurisdictional transfers. 3. Discuss with the City of Stillwater the opportunity to make all (or as much)of the recommended jurisdictional changes at once 4. Explore the timing of roadway functional classification changes to the county system. Upgrading Greeley St(Segment 9). Olive St(Segment 16),and Myrtle St(Segment 17)to A-Minor arterials may not appropriate until they become under county jurisdiction. Reclassifying CSAH 23(Segments 11, 12, 13);CSAH 24 (Segment 10), and CSAH 26(Segment 6)could occur prior to jurisdictional transfers Update the comprehensive plan and work through functional classification change request at the regional level as necessary 5 Reevaluate and update the identified potential roadway improvements and costs considered in this study every five years MnDOT ; 1. Coordinate(as needed)with Washington County and City of Stillwater on state aid considerations as jurisdictional transfers are being pursued. 3 of 35 app �` N/Beadh Rn) 4M SrM MW M B p from MAN 24(Osgood Ave) �c ti ?Z to CSAR 16(S Frontage Rd) CHANGETO CRY(ORLEANS STFROM MWSHOPARISAVEANDBEACH _ f ROADTOSFRONTAGE RD) „r• '-- - CSAH73(3rdSt5} KEEPASCO0MIYIROMORIEANS5T . 64.. _ - from 65th St/Odeans St TOCHESTNUTST _— 12 to Myrtle St CHAMGETO COUNTY FROM _ CH87FIUT STTO MYR71E5T MAH 23(CF.estrut ME) CHANGETOCRY _ _ ii w'' � 13 from and St z - __ 'r��f �1 to TH%(St CroixTrl . �� ;: OlheStw CHANWTO COUNTY +y'�iy i6 fromCSAHS(Owens St) -C�HURCXILL ST W. 'yy A'� _ to Greefa St Myrtle Saw CHANGEl'OCOUNTY lik ._.._f 17 from C5AH 5(Owens St) m .w to TH 95 st.(iolxrrt _ STCR M(MWAmk'[Rd N) CHANGETO CRY , - xa• from CSAH]5(Manning Ave) y � to fSAHS(Owens St1 - _ a 1Pa0 'Y• a. V AVE N low BOTH 8T N Baytown Township �o s` 30TX rN f Recommended Roadway Jurisdiction I d/ CityrFwp to County W _ y y —County to C(tyfrwp s - W 'fit Existing Roadway Jurisdiction %tstate r . —County y +.lel. S! Lie--k-eland �� J 22ND —Local Roadway Al i `< �` =City/Township Boundary Town�shi' �1� Roadway Segments Recommended for Change in Jurisdiction WAcrlinpton St.Croix Vallev N .. , A 4 of 35 F>] IL J Cc LM (D M Cu ul uj Z 0 cr A! cr so 'o c COL c E in co ca co A ICL 5 of�5.ry 2 am) R t : Comm CL 0 a 0 M LL CL =5 CL o 0 M En u L) L 7AL A Capital Budget System Page 1 of 5 IF NVQ BUDGET \���� ���d ���C $„���, Local Gov I Eric Johnson Home Home a Create Request>Project Overview>Funding Sates r Project Costs 7 Statutory Req>Upload Docs 111-Preview&Submit Capital Budget Request Steps Create a Request Preview and Submit Request Project Overview Funding Sources Entity: Oak Park Heights,City of Project Costs Project Name: Norell Ave&State Frontage Road-Realignment Statutory Requirements Upload Documents Preview and Submit Request Copy Previous Requests Projoct Rank: 1 Search C %Izc Summary by Entity Reports Help IE" 1e° 55082 Cancellation Report Contact Name: Eric Johnson Capital Budget Instructions Contact Title: City Administrator User Guide-Local Government Contact Phone: 651-439-4439 --- — .. Contact Email: eajohnsonCckmfoakpar+ Mghts.com Project Summary. Due to high volumes of traffic,delays and high incidence of crashes with above average severity,the City of Oak requesting$794,392 from the State to implement safetyltraffic improvements to 60th Street(STH 36 Frontage Re The proposal is to'pullbadr"from STH 36,60th Street and which will improve maneuverability,safety and aceesE includes a roundabout and all roads will be maintained by the City.The Project estimate is$2.23 Million. Project Description: Protect Description: The Project seeks to shift to the south STH 36 Frontage Road(80th Street)approximately 300'southwai roundabout as the main point of connection through Norell Ave.supplanting the current location which exper Issues and safely issues as it is too dose to the mainline STH 36.The relocation will improve safety,facilitE movements,reduce congestion and allow for some additional stacking of vehicles as these move northbound tc To undertake this Project,the City Engineer has provided a cost estimate of$2,032,783.However some addltic may be necessary adding an additional$200,000 to such costs,bringing the total estimate to$2,232,783. It should be noted that the City already controls much of the necessary right-of-way, either in fee-ownen Project Rationale: The rationale to complete this Protect Is threefold: 1.To Address Safety: x Due to the number and severity of crashes,this intersection is in need of improvements. J The intersection of 60th Street N&Norell Avenue well exceeds the critical CRASH RATE and SEVERITY e intersections. The Crash Rate for this intersection is 1.76 compared to a.18 average for similar Intersection.Being above "critical".In terms of Crash Severity,this intersection is at 2.53 compared to an average of.27.being above .ciffical. Project Timeline: Project Timeline: Depending on funding timelines,the City would expect to fully construct and complete the proposed Project in is the PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE-Assuming Funding is known in Spring 2020. NOTE:The CR comply with Any Bonding Requirements and MNDOT Municipal Agreement Requirements. Kickoff Meeting May,2020 Wea,akec�oowuex.aa ®NG.oa Oo oeau. 9GbilW Other Considerations: Who will own the The City of Oak Park Heights will be assuming these areas and roads FROM the State of Minnesota,reducing th- facility?: maintenance obligations. Who will operate the The City of Oak Park Heights will operate the facility In perpetuity. facility?: Who will use or occupy The"users"of this facility are from the regional area and NOT simply Oak Park Heights residents.Rather,this an the facility? economic j retail hub for eastern Washington County and eastern St.Croix County(WI). Public Purpose: The public purpose of this Project is to enhance safety,reduce congestion and improve access. Impact on State NONE.However,the Project would become the responsibility of the City to operate and maintain In perpetuit. Operating Subsidies?: future State costs(direct and indirect). 6 of 35 https://fnts.swift.state.mn.us/CBS/Pages/Create/SubmitRequest.aspx 6/7/2019 Capital Budget System Page 2 of 5 Anticipated 6/112020 Encumbrance Date: Anticipated Mid-Point of 6/15/2021 Construction: id Date: 10131/2021 Project Phase: Description of Previous The City has received a"Municipal Agreement Grant"from MNDOT for$644,000 and which Is being State Appropriations: g applied tc funds expire in 2021. Inflation Rate is already No Included in project costs: Project Type: Read _ Has the governing body of the applicant passed a resolution of support, which indicates this Yes projeces priority number If the applicant is submitting multiple requests? Comments on The submitted resolution#19-05-34 represents the City's financial commitment of$794,392.This is the ON Resolution: is seeking. Resolutions: Resolution Files: �Ite C•h'P®etsPu9oon 1 *.�4-Vq® I9-I mnis ga Rr c�Fern6li Furling Source I Request Amount and Prior Yr State Appropriations Request Amount I Prior Year PrlorYear Prior Year Prior Year Prior Year P%Year Prior Request Request Request (Dollars in Thousands) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2018 Total Ywr 2020 Year 2022 Yes,2024 lGenerel Obligation Bonds 0 0 0 cl 01 0 794 01 0r ==GL fid E r C, L cl C 0 C o 1 7Q,4 is BSI kNucie Am6u 4 1 0 1 d C Ci 0 C 1 C; 794 C Funds Already Committed to the Project Funds AlreadyCommkted PdorYesr PriorYear PriorYear PriorYear PdorYearPriorYear Prior Request Request Request (Dollars In Thousands) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2018 Total Year 20211 Year 2022 Year 2024 Other State Funds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 644 0 0 0 r $ E FL;n li 60rtvml ' fi E @ 0 ® 10436 C Funds Pending Funds Pending I PriorYear Prior Year PrlorYear Prior Year Prior Year PriorYear Prior Request Request Request (Dollars in Thousands) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2018 Total Year 21120 Year 2022 Year 2024 @' tg Funft Pwzc Ung © C C 7 of 35 h4s://fnts.swift.state.mn.us/CBS/Pages/Create/SubmitRequest.aspx 6/7/2019 Capital Budget System Page 3 of 5 Tama Fun €igrgas"WooI 07 O 0 a 0 6 2.,2'-42 � ��r,ahsY rye I ;liza uta I I "A �% j Comments on Prior Year Funding Comments on Funding Request Additional Comments on The"Other State Funds"of$644,000 come from the MNDOT Municipal Agreement Program and is secured f Sources of Funds 2021 Project.These MNDOT funds will be lost in 2022. Project Cost Cost Detail Form Questions 1.Is this request for a statewide or regional program? No 2.Does the total project cost exceed$5 million? No 3.Would you like to fill out a detailed project cost form?No Protsot Cock CAfteary Prior Year Prior You Prior Year PriorYear Prier Year PriorYwr Prior Requ*M PAquest Request (Dollars in Thousands) 2014 2016 2016 2617 2016 2019 Total Year 2020 Year 2022 Ywr 2024 Property Acquisition 2 Prodesign Fees Design Fees 1 Project Management 2 Instruction 1,82 Relocation E)qerises )me Parcem for Art 0cmpancyr Costs b-To6d Project Cost 01 Zk32 The Inflation rate is 11.5%. Sv"m Oniculaiari'6rftden Inffati on C inciuded in Request irntaftnsr Acjin>tmen€ 25 Total Project Coiots 2,499 Total Funding Sources Delated to the Ra east 2.2 Cents Tess Funding 0 0 0 256 Comments on Project Costs IT Ccsts Opa wing Scdgot Impaci($➢ Operating Budget Impact(FTG) System Calculated Contingency 11 Contingenryr Included in Request ontingancyr 06ference 11 Comments on Contingency rho City's calculation and data provided already includes a contingency,no further allocation for ecessary. Answers 8 of 35 https://fnts-swift.state.nm.us/CBS/Pages/Create/SubtnitRequest.aspx 6/7/2019 Capital Budget System Page 4 of 5 I Reauirements under M.3.168 3 M.S.16C 10saarlment of Administrafhnnl 11. Is this project exempt from legislative review and recommendation under M.S.16B.335 subd. Yes 2. Have predesign requirements been met(M.S.168.335 subdivision 3): Required only Nanswerto question#1 is yes",and the construction costs are over$750,000 for state agencies and over$1.5 million for local government protects. Does this request include funding for predesign? WA Has the predesign package been submitted to the Department of Administration? NIA Has the predesign package been approved by the Department of Administration? WA Comments on predesign As this Is a roadway project it is the City understanding that it is"exempt"from this a Provislon.However,If the City has errored as the Project is NOT EXEMPT,the City would =s 3. Will the project design most the Sustainable Building Guidelines under(M.S.16B.325): NIA Comments on the sustainable building guidelines Road project,M.S.168.325 not applicable. Of course,if our answer is in error,we would comply with the guidelines. 4. WAIT the project designs meet applicable requirements and guidelines for energy conservation WA and alternative energy sources rComments on energy conservation guidelines I Road project,M.S.168.325 not applicable. Of course,if our answer Is in error,we would comply with the guidelines. m, 6. Will the project comply with the targeted group purchasing requirement(M.S.16CA 6 subd.13): Yes Comments on targeted group purchasing The following reautrements acPhr after the edoueon of the bondlna bill ReaulremeMs under MS 16A 1MMBl• State bond4nanced property must be pubNcly owned.if any portion of the facility or proJect will be sold,or owned by an organization or person other than a state or local governmental entity, please notify MMB as eary as possible.Agency staff can work with you to structure your request In a manner that meats public ownership tests. 1. Will the project meet Public Ownership tests?(M.S.16A.695)(MN Constitution,Article XI,Sec.5) Yes 2. W11 a Use Agreement be required?(M.S.16A.695 subd 2) No Use agreements may be needed If any porton the state bond-financed facility or protect will be used by an otganization or person other than a state or local governmental s Wty.H you believe this type of use may occur,please notHy MMB as soon as posslble. 3. Will program operational funding be reviewed and ensured?(M.S.16A.695 subd 5) WA 4. Will the Match Requirements be met?(M.S.16A.86) Yes 5. Will the project be fully encumbered prior to the Cancellation Deadline(M.S.16A.642)December Yes 31,2024? 6• Will the project be fully funded?(M.S.16A.502)(M.S.168.31,subd.2) Yea Comments on public ownership and project funding considerations L::!act will stay in public(City)ownership IR*Qulraments under MS 473 44B61Matro Area Tran@l• 1. Is this a Guideway Project as defined in M.S.473.4485,subd 1(d)? No "Guideway"means a form of transportation serhoe provided to the pubfic on a regular and ongoing basis,that operates on exclusive or controlled dghts-of-way or rails in whole or In part and includes each tine for Intercity passenger roil,commuter rag tight rail bansft streetcars,and bus maid transit. 2. Has the required information been included In this request,per M.S.473.4485,subd 1a? NIA Additional Comments on the Statutory Requirements Wle would believe that this Project Is not applicable to this requirement. Of course,if our answer Is in error,we would comply with the guidelines. Upload Documents Gt 3fv!cit Ne Pu A t b�Mahington Ava'rvgfc Rrrpgirt Rn&L%gnod tlpt P6 Su rnr �ry Ccf CaOW invchooat Cavum-headrsp 2te e i v 9-t-IF 24M IP& low 9 of 35 https://fnts.swift.state.mn.us/CBS/Pages/Create/SubmitRequest.aspx 6/7/2019 Capital Budget System Page 5 of 5 Submit Request Summary By Entity Delete Request Copyright O 2019 by MMB 10 of 35 https://f its.swift.state.mn.us/CBS/Pages/Create/SubmitRequest.aspx 6/7/2019 B BOWN ' S 455 HAYWARL� AVE N OAKDALE . MN CREEK - (,.9 :3x2r•ON1. 0.8220 6 I PEI WATERSHED DISTRICT �i5 1 .W. BC ' I FAX WWW. EiW D.ORG REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS Wednesday,June 12,2019 at 6:30 PM 1) Call Regular Meeting to order @ 6:30 P.M NOTE MEETING LOCATION Regular Board Meeting will be held at 2) Approve Regular Meeting Agenda and Discussion Agenda Family Means 1875 Northwestern Ave 3) Public Comments Stillwater,MN 55082 4) Consent Agenda—Board Action(all items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Managers and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Manager removes an item from the consent agenda for discussion or there is a request to remove the item from the consent agenda, in which event the board will consider whether to remove the item from the consent agenda and consider it separately.) a) Approve Board Meeting Minutes of the May 8,2019 Regular Meeting b) Accept Permit Fee Statement c) Approve South School Section Lake budget reduction d) Approve Minnesota Native Landscapes Pay Request#2 for Headcut Repair Project e) Authorize Manager expenses and per diems to attend the MAWD Summer Tour June 26-28,2019 5) Treasurer's Report a) 2018 Audit Presentation b) Review Authorized Funds Spreadsheet c) Current Items Payable-Board Action 6) New Business a) Reschedule Joint BCWD Board and Stillwater City Council Meeting-Board Action 7) Discussion Agenda-No Action Required a) Administrator Updates (1) Drone Flight Memo (2) Permit Inspection Memo b) Communications&Manager Reports c) July 2019 Regular BCWD Board Agenda 8) Adjournment Managers: Craig Leiser,President • Sharon Schwarze,Vice-President • Gerald Johnson,Treasurer • Anne Maule Miller,Secretary • Klayton Eckles 11 of 35 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 June 4,2019 To: Eric Johnson,City Administrator From:Brian DeRosier,Chief of Police Subject:Police Activity Report—May 2019 This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of May 2019. Officers responded to and generated 2,112 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. Located missing 87 yr.old male from Illinois. He had left 4 days earlier. MH issues. 2. Investigated suspect attempting to pass counterfeit$100 bill for pizza. 3. Male arrested for disorderly conduct throwing things off shelf in store,fought with officers. 4. Arrested 3 suspects using stolen credit cards.Theft of purses,possession of narcotics, counterfeit money,and warrants. 5. Arrested suspect with sexual assault warrants out of Detroit. 6. Stolen vehicle from parking lot of business. Investigation led to suspect being identified as having just been release from WC jail 2 hrs.earlier. 7. Responded to suicidal female. Transported to hosp. 8. Assisted resident by removing snapping turtle from yard. 9. Found runaway female out of Woodbury. 10. Dealt with group of persons trying to"hammock" in Brekke Park overnight. Alcohol compliance checks of retailers completed. 4 violations.These will be on council agenda. Community outreach with Inv. Paradise and Vierling giving a presentation on internet and social media safety to local teen group. End of the school year was essentially without incident. Several traffic related citations issued for speeding and squealing tires etc. 12 of 35 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Radar trailer has been prepped and being deployed around the city. City Hall tower weather siren should be operational. It did not sound on the last months test, and repair company was unable to find anything wrong with it. Later determined WC had issues with paging system and did not notify us..... Inv. Paradise worked the SWAHS Prom located at the Myth center in Maplewood. We provided 2 off duty officers for SWAHS graduation party. We had 11 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. All Officers received training on firearms and Taser recertification. 2. Records Kruse received updated training on State submissions. 3. Officer Ten nessen attended training for Mobile Field Force. 4. All Officers received training firearms laws—Pt 2. Chief DeRosier 13 of 35 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd N.•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax 439-0574 Memorandum To: Eric Johnson,Administrator Cr-- Mayor and Council From. Andrew Kegley, Public Works Director Date: 06/03/2019 Re: Complying with America's Water Infrastructure Act America's water infrastructure Act was signed into law on October 23,2018.This new law requires community drinking water systems that serve more than 3,300 people to complete a risk and resiliency assessment and an emergency response plan.The Emergency response plan must follow the risk and resilience assessment no later than six(6)months after certifying completion of the water systems risks and resilience assessment.Oak Park Heights must submit the risk assessment by June 30,2021 and the emergency response plan is due no later than December 30,2021. The risk and resilience assessment requires Community water systems to: 1. Assess the risk to the system from malevolent acts and natural hazards. 2 Assess the resilience of the pipes and constructed conveyances,physical barriers,source water collection and intake,pretreatment,treatment,storage and distribution facilities, SCADA of the water system. 3 Assess the monitoring practice of the system. 4. Assess the financial infrastructure of the system. 5. Assess the use,storage or handling of various chemicals by the system. 6. Assess the operation and maintenance of the system. 14 of 35 OPH will be required to prepare an emergency response plan that incorporates the findings of the risk and resilience assessment.The emergency response plan will include: 1. Strategies and resources to improve the resilience of the water system including both the physical and cyber security of the system. 2. Plans and procedures that can be implemented and identification of equipment that can be used in the event of a malevolent act or natural disaster that threaten the ability of the community to deliver safe drinking water. 3. Actions, procedures and equipment that can lessen the impact of a malevolent act or natural disaster, including development of alternative source water options,and protection of flood protection barriers. 4. Strategies that can be used to aid in the detection of malevolent acts or natural disasters that threaten the security or resilience of the system. Certification Process There is no detailed information to date, however submittal procedure will be provided in August 2019. OPH will not submit the plan itself, but certification that the plan exists. Every five (5) years thereafter, the City will be required to review and revise the plans as necessary and submit certification that the plan has been reviewed to the EPA. 15 of 35 RISK AND RESILIENCE ASSESSMENTS V^011" EPA AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS: Section 2013 of Anierica's Water I nfi-astructury Act of 2018 NEW REQUIREMENTS OR rnore than ti people to complete a risli and resilience DRINKING WATER UTILITIES asse.ssillent and develop an ernergency response plan, RISK AND RESILIENCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN ASSESSMENT Your utility must develop or update an emergency Your utility must conduct a risk and response plan and certify completion to the U.S.EPA no resilience assessment and submit later than six months after risk and resilience assessment certification of its completion to the certification.Each utility deadline is unique;however,the U.S. EPA by the following dates: dates below are the due dates for utilities who submit a risk and resilience assessment certification by the final due date according to the population served. March 31,Z020 if servjng�!I oo,00tj peopie. -Septeniber 310,2020 if 5e'-Vj"9��I WOOD IM;l1e, December 31,2020 ffserving 50.000 Jttne 30,2021 if serviiig 50,00L)to 99,999 to 99.1999 People. people, a jmie 30,2021 if serving 3,101 to Decernl)er 30.2021 ifserving,i.301 to 4.9,999 people, 49,999 people. Every five years,your utility must review Within six months of submitting the recertification the risk and resilience assessment and submit a for the risk and resilience assessment,your utility recertification to the U.S.EPA that the assessment must certify it has reviewed and,if necessary, has been reviewed and,if necessary,revised. revised, its emergency response plan. Visit the U.S. EPA website to find more Visit the U.S. EPA website for guidance on information on guidance for developing a risk developing an Emergency Response Plan at and resilience assessment at haps://www.epa https://www.epa.gov/waterutilityresponse/deve .gov/waterriskassessment/conduct-drinking- lop-or-update-drinking-water-or-wastewater- water-or-wastewater-utility-risk-assessment. utility-emergency-response-plan. a TOOLS OR METHODS AWIA does not require the use of any standards,methods or tools for the risk and .✓,�Aft . ._. resilience assessment or emergency response plan.Your utility is responsible for ensuring that the risk and resilience assessment and emergency response plan address all the criteria in AWIA Section 2013(a)and(b),respectively.The U.S.EPA recommends - the use of standards,including AW WA J100 10 Risk and Resilience Management of Water and Wastewater Systems,along with tools from the U.S.EPA and other organizations, to facilitate sound risk and resilience assessments and emergency response plans. Still have questions about -q 60 Contact the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) at dwresilience@epa.gov. May 2019 - r FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1 need more information about risk and resilience assessments ! emergency responseplans: Risk and resilience assessments evaluate the vulnerabilities, What does an emergency response plan include? threats and consequences from potential hazards. ■ Strategies and resources to improve resilience, What does a risk and resilience assessment include? including physical security and cybersecurity. ■ Natural hazards and malevolent acts(i.e.,all hazards). ■ Plans and procedures for responding to a natural hazard ■ Resilience of water facility infrastructure(including or malevolent act that threatens safe drinking water. pipes,physical barriers,water sources and collection, ■ Actions and equipment to lessen the impact of a treatment,storage and distribution,and electronic, malevolent act or natural hazard,including alternative computer and other automated systems). water sources,relocating intakes and flood protection ■ Monitoring practices. barriers. ■ Financial systems(e.g.,billing systems). " Strategies to detect malevolent acts or natural hazards ■ Chemical storage and handling. that threaten the system. ■ Operation and maintenance. Who should I work with when creating my emergency response plan? " Utilities must coordinate the risk and resilience assessments,as well as the emergency response plans with local emergency planning committees. For more information, see www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill. r more informationcertification What do I need to submit to the U.S.EPA? When can I submit the initial certification? ■ Each utility must submit a certification of your risk and ' Utilities should wait to submit the initial certification to the resilience assessment and emergency response plan. U.S.EPA until the U.S.EPA publishes Baseline Information Each submission must include:utility name,date and a on Male volen tA cts Rele van t to Community Water Systems, statement that the utility has completed,reviewed or which is required under AWIA by August 2019. revised the assessment. The U.S.EPA has developed an Do I need to submit my certification to my state optional certification template that can be used for email or local government? or mail certification.The optional certification form will ■ No.Section 2013 of AWIA does not require utilities to submit be available in August 2019. the certification to state or local governments. Who can certify my risk and resilience assessment How long do I need to keep a copy of my risk and and emergency response plan? resilience assessment and emergency response plan? ■ Risk and resilience assessments and emergency ' Utilities need to keep a copy of both documents for five years response plans can be self-certified by the utility. after certification. How do I submit my certification? What if I do not have a copy of my most recent ■ Three options will be provided for submittal:regular risk and resilience assessment? mail,email and a user-friendly secure online portal.The ' The U.S.EPA intends to destroy vulnerability assessments online submission portal will provide drinking water (VAs)submitted in response to the Bioterrorism Act of 2002,but systems with a receipt of submittal.The U.S.EPA if utilities would like to have their VA and certification recommends using this method.The certification system documents mailed to them,contact WSD-Outreach@epa.gov, will be available in August 2019. and on utility letterhead,include the utility name,PWSID, address and point of contact as an attachment to the email. RESOURCES ! ; Conducting Developing Response EPA's esilience Baseline Emergency Resj-,lonse y lan GLJdance. Threat F 2019). EPA's Planning• The U.S. EPA's Vulnerability Self-Assessment. 0 Local Emergency Committees. The U.S.EPA Website 0 Still have questions about the newAWIA requirements? r• Contact ! Protection '! PA !w / '!. !J r201 Eric Johnson From: Carissa Keister <keisterc@stillwaterschools.org> Sent: Friday,June 7, 2019 11:36 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Representing Oak Park Heights on district's planning team Hi Eric, I'm reaching out to invite you or someone from your city to participate in the Stillwater Area Public School District's long-range facilities planning process. A Community Design Team is now being formed.This team will be made up of community members, city and township officials,students, parents and district staff who will consider the district's facilities needs and make recommendations to the school board on ways to enhance our facilities to better support our students. In order to ensure we're representing the diverse needs of all 18 of our communities,the external facilitator of this group has asked that we invite community experts to the table to help us as we explore demographic trends and growth across the district. The design team is expected to begin its work yet this summer, and will likely meet several times in the coming months to review and consider things like: • Condition of existing buildings,and future mechanical/operational and safety/security needs. • Student programming needs and class size information,and the impact any changes in programming/class size would have on building use and capacity. • Our strategic plan (Portrait of a Graduate and World's Best Workforce), as well as user experience feedback,to ensure available learning spaces match programming needs. • Long-term student enrollment projections and trends,and demographic data. • Individual building capacity and overall district capacity numbers. Please let me know whether you,or one of your colleagues,would be interested in representing your community as a member of the design team. Thank you so much for all you do for our communities! Carissa Carissa Keister,APR Community Engagement Manager(and Pony alum!) Stillwater Area Public Schools Phone: 651-351-8320 www.stillwaterschools.ora Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/stiIIwater834 Stillwater Area Public Schools are on Facebook: facebook.com/Stillwater834 1 18 of 35 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 1 of 13 METRO CITIESMember Login 8 p4 Acc°daaan d elrookan Municipalities Home Metro Cities News About Us Meetings&Events Membership Advocacy Policies&Resources MAMA Return to the blog Upcoming Events Metro Cities News 6/7/19 by:Kimberly C!arrocchi Thu Jun 13,2019 Category:Newsletter I MAMA Gu,f Tournament category:MAMA Thu Jun 20,2019 Jun tAetro Cities Board of Directors 07 In This Issue: Me I" Category:Met.Cities 13—d of nim lx- • ?..1(74 L��CilS dil ,r ji.5S101117C#Vlra'tN 31td CIIJtC4ml'S Thu Iun27,2019 Metro Cities Breakfast rel the ° Taxes LMC Annual Conference • Local Government Aid ■ Local Option Sales Taxes m Mon Jul e'zo" ■ Tax IncrementFinancinq Trensoortetion&General Government Policy Committee ■ Sales Tax Exemptions for Construction Materials #1 • Other Provisions Category:Policy Committee • Provisions of Interest Not Included in HF 5 TueJul9,2019 Housinc Municipal Rerenues Policy Committee#1 • Housing Infrastructure Bonds category:Policy Committee ■ Economic Development and Housinq Challenge Program View Full Calendar ■ Rental Rehab Loan Program ■ Homeownership&WHOM • Manufactured Homps,Modular Homes and Home Parks Announcements • Landlord-Tenartt Law Chances Lggislative Commission on Housing Affordability It's time plan for 2079 Metro • CfCities Policy Committees!Metro • Changes to Tax Exempt Bond Priorities Cities'policycomm!ttees annually • Addffjonal MHFA Poy„`yLChanges develop policy recommendations • Restrictive Covenants based on Input from member city ■ Addressing Homelessness representatives.Committees • State Tax Credit to policy recommendations to the Board of Directors for • 4d Low Income Rental Housing First-Tier Valuation Limit review,modification and • Local Housing Trust Funds-State Match distribution to the general • This Old House/This Old Shoo membership.The membership will meet In November,prior to the Economic Development and Workforce Funding legislative session,to debate and ■ Minnesota Investment Fund adopt Metro Cities'policies for the ■ Job Creation Fund 2020 legislative session. Click to view the schedule for • Redevelopment Grant Program and Demolition Loan Program this summer and for the link to • Angel Tax Credit sign up. ■ Broadband • Workforce Funding ■ Launch Minnesota ° Tr nsgortation • Road and Bridge Funding • MNLAR • Transit • Transportation Policy ° Environment • Emerald Ash Borer(EAB)Mitigation Funding 19 of 35 haps://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=corn dailyplanetblog&view--entry&year... 6/7/2019 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 2 of 13 • Solid Waste Policy Language Our Tweets • Metropolitan Inflow-Infiltration Mitigation Funding State Government Tweets by @MetroCiliesMN • Elections Funding:Local Government Salary Cao o CiU Consultant Bill SM Metro cities Retainage Bill @MetroCittesMN Hands-Free Distracted Driving Law It was great to hear so much local support for Qmndeed Attending Public Meetings Via IrrteractiveTelevision redevelopment funding. Metropolitan Council Governance Regional Water Supply Funding 2h State Software User Acceptance Law Metro Cities • Your Feedback is Needed:Metro Cities'License&Permit Fee Suryey @MetroCihesMN 2019 Metro Cities Policy Committees Thank you,@ MNBrownflelds far • Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference the opportunity to provide a legislative update to your members this morning. 4h Metro Cities Retweeted 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION REVIEW AND OUTCOMES Brian Bakst W (gStowydad On Friday May 24,the Legislature met In a 21-hour special session that concluded at 7:00 am Saturday Embed View on Twitter and passed omnibus budget bills(with the exception of the Higher Education bill that passed on the last day of the regular session)and an omnibus tax bill. Passing bills within a one-day special session required a suspension of legislative rules that requires bills be'read'on three separate days before passage,and it was not clear as the special session got underway whether there would be legislative agreement to suspend the rules.The special session had been called by Governor Walz on Thursday May 23 following meetings had begun earlier that week among the Governor,legislative leaders,committee chairs and commissioners to determine items that could be agreed to in the bills. These meetings followed an announcement the preceding Sunday evening—the day before the end of the regular session—of broad budget parameters that had been agreed to by the Governor,Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and House Speaker Melissa Hortman. The broad budget agreement included a continuation of and cut in the rate of the health care provider tax from 2%to 1.8%,a middle-income tax bracket rate reduction,reduction in the statewide property tax, and funding levels for K-12,Health and Human Services,and Higher Education.The agreement contained no new transportation taxes or fees. Overall,the state budget passed by the Legislature projects spending of$48.5 billion in FY2020-21,a 6.4%increase over FY201 B-19.The state's projected budget for FY 2022-23(the effect of the current budget on the subsequent planning period)is estimated to spend$51.4 billion from the General Fund, an increase of an additional 6.0%above FY 2020-21. While the general fund budget for FY 2020-21 and FY 2022-23 were balanced,the budgets depend on significant one-time(non-reoccurring)resources.The FY 2020-21 budget includes a one-time transfer of$142,000 from the premium security account.The FY 2022-23 planning budget includes a transfer of U91.4 million from the budget reserve and assumes$100 million of additional transfer from the reserve if recommended modifications in the health and human services budget are not enacted In the 2021 session.Given the use of one-time resources,there may be pressure on future general fund budgets(beyond FY 2023)if revenues in future years do not grow sufficiently to offset spending increases enacted during the 2019 session that were paid with one-time resources in FY 2020-23. Below is a summary of 2019 legislation of interest to Metro Cities,outcomes of legislation,information on the organization's policy positions,and links to bill language,summaries,and spreadsheets for the omnibus budget and tax bills.Staff contacts are provided if you need any additional information or have questions on legislative items. Taxes The omnibus tax bill,HF 5,was passed during the special session and provides federal tax conformity,a reduction in the second-tier income tax bracket from 7.05%to 6.80%,a continuation of the health care provider tax at a reduced of 1.8%,a transfer of$491.4 million from the state budget reserve to the general fund,an Increase in the working family tax credit,reduction in the statewide property tax levy by $50 million,and modifications to laws for marketplace sales as a result of the court ruling on Wayfair. 20 of 35 https://www.mefxocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year... 6/7/2019 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 3 of 13 The bill includes several funding and policy provisions of interest to Metro Cities and includes specific local provisions for cities in the metropolitan area,detailed below. Local GovernmentAld HF 5 increases Local Government Aid(LGA)by$26 million in FY2020 and$30 million in FY2021 and going forward,for cities receiving aid under the statutory LGA formula.Metro Cities supported increasing the LGA appropriation.Several bills that would have modified the distribution of aid were considered,including a proposal introduced by Rep.Jerry Hertaus-Greenfield,that would have established an alternate per capita aid for cities not receiving aid under the existing formula.Of cities in the metropolitan area,nearly half receive no local government aid.A bill authored by Senate Tax Chair Roger Chamberlain would have increased aid for small cities only,by$15 million.House Tax Chair Paul Marquart indicated that he would like to discuss the LGA formula over the interim with representatives of city organizations.See I for the distribution of aid by city for FY2020.The distribution of LGA for cities in the metropolitan area is shown on the first four pages of the run. Local Option Sales Taxes HF 5 modifies and exnands statutory renuirements for local novernments seekinn authnritv for a local option sales tax.Specifically,legislative authority is required prior to a local government seeking approval for a local sales tax by voters,and separate questions must be held for each project to be financed with a local tax.The resolution required to be passed by a local government will restrict the resolution to no more than five capital projects,requires more detailed information on projects to be financed,and requires submission of the resolution to the chairs of the House and Senate Tax Committees by January 31 of the year in which legislative authority will be sought for a local tax. Language in the bill also clarifies that the local sales tax may only be used for capital projects with 'clear regional benefit.Metro Cities does not have a specific policy position regarding these provisions. HF 5 also authorizes local option sales taxes for specific cities,including the metropolitan cities of West St.Paul and Excelsior,the first suburban cities to receive authorization for a local sales tax.The bill also authorizes a local lodging tax for the city of Plymouth,and motor vehicle excise tax for the city of Rogers,as well as modifies local lodging taxes for Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Tax increment Financing HF 5 also includes local tax increment financing(TIF)provisions for the metropolitan cities of Edina, Bloomington,Hopkins,Roseville,Minneapolis,Champlin,and Anoka. Sales Tar Exemptlons for Construction Materlals HF 5 Includes exemptions for the metropolitan cities of Minnetonka(fire and police station),Inver Grove Heights(fire station),and Mendota Heights(fire station). Other Provisions The bill appropriates several local government grants for some communities including for the metropolitan city of Lilydale in the amount of$275,000 for infrastructure upgrades. The bill allows for early termination by a landowner(with a majority vote of the applicable zoning authority)for land located in a metropolitan agricultural preserve.The land must be enrolled for at least eight years and notice to the authority with a property description and desired date of termination must be provided. HF 5 authorizes cities to fund local historical societies.This language was also included in the original omnibus House and Senate tax bills.Metro Cities supports this provision. Provisions oflnterest Not Included in HF5 HF 5 does not include an extension of the PERA aid that is paid to local governments and is set to expire in 2020.Metro Cities supported extending this aid,and there was discussion of and support expressed by several legislators for the provision in the House State Government Committee and Legislative Commission on Pensions as bills were being processed in the lead up to the special session.HF 5 did not include an expansion of direct property tax relief programs included in the House omnibus tax bill and did not include modifications to simplify the process for local governments on the construction materials sales tax exemption. The bill and summary can be found and .Click to seethe fiscal summary. Please contact Patricia Nauman at 651-215-4002 or for additional information. 21 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesnm.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year... 6/7/2019 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 4 of 13 Housing Housing funding and policy received significant consideration and legislators increased funding for housing.Of a$15 million increase to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency,$5 million is a one-time increase and$10 million is ongoing in FY2020-23.The budget and policy language can be found in _.._T ____..___.._._.Specific legislative provisions related to housing of interest to Metro Cities are noted below. Housing Infrastructure Bonds A$60 million stand-alone bill for housing infrastructure bonds(HIB)passed in the special session and was signed into law by Governor Walz.HIBs require a majority to pass,unlike traditional bonding bills that use general obligation bonds,which require a two-thirds majority to pass.These bonds can fund privately owned housing that is not eligible to receive GO bonds,as well as publicly owned housing. Infrastructure for manufactured home parks is a new,eligible use,as is acquisition of manufactured home parks(when a home park transitions to a cooperatively owned park).Metro Cities supported this legislation. Economic Development and Housing Challenge Program The Economic Development and Housing Challenge Program(EDHC)that provides funding for local housing needs received significant discussion,and the Challenge Program received a$5 million increase in FY2020 and$12.925 million in FY21.Metro Cities supported these increases.The Office of the Legislative Auditor performed a program evaluation in 2018 and released a summary and full report that recommended: The Legislature should review the EDHC program statutes to determine whether the program's broad purpose and flexibility accurately reflect legislative priorities. • MHFA should work with stakeholders to streamline application processes for EDHC funds. MHFA should review EDHC rules to determine whether they are clear and contribute to an efficient and effective award process. Rental Rehab Loan Program A current rental rehabilitation loan program supports small landlords via loans to make improvements on rental units and MN Housing had limited the program to units in greater Minnesota.Metro Cities advocated for metropolitan area inclusion,and while the agency agreed to make this policy change internally,statutory language making the program statewide was included in the final housing bill. Homeownership&WHOM Homeownership program funding included$1.7 million for education,counseling and training;$1.2 million for capacity building grants;and$1 million for Build Wealth Minnesota.There is also$5.5 million for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation.The Workforce Homeownership Program(WHOM)was funded at$500,000 for single family homes and manufactured housing.Cities,while eligible under their HRAs,were made explicitly eligible under language included in the housing bill. Manufactured Homes,MadularHomes and Home Parks The housing budget includes$2 million for manufactured home park infrastructure grants.Modular homes may now be placed in manufactured home parks,but may not conflict with local zoning, subdivision,architectural or aesthetic requirements.Manufactured home parks may now establish a housing improvement area under M.S.428A.The housing law also makes technical changes to park closure notifications and requirements including a public hearing convened by the local government 90 days following closure notice,and appointment of a neutral third party to act as paymaster and arbitrator.New language also defines the process for converting a park from private ownership to a cooperative.The law also sets a$2 million minimum balance for the manufactured home relocation trust fund and process to assess fees to fund it. Landlord-Tenant Law Changes A handful of policy changes affecting tenants,landlords and leases were debated in the House this session.Changes include landlords with 12 or more units must have written leases identifying the specific unit to be occupied and must identify the lease start and end dates and prorated rent for months that begin or end on dates other than the first or last day of the month. The law also gives equal opportunity to tenants and landlords to make changes to the lease or intention to quit the premises.The tenant may give notice of an intention to quit the premises using either.(1)the time period provided in the lease for the tenant to give a notice of intention to quit the premises;or(2) the time period provided in the lease for the landlord to give a notice to quit the premises or notice of a 22 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=corn dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year... 6/7/2019 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 5 of 13 rent Increase.The landlord may not give a notice to quit the premises or notice of a rent increase that is shorter than the time period the lease provides for the tenant to give notice of an intention to quirt the premises. Legislative Commission on HousingAffordability The Legislature established a new legislative commission on housing affordability that was proposed by the builders'association to focus on single family housing affordability.Metro Cities and the League of Minnesota Cities worked with the Senate author,Sen.Rich Draheim,to expand the legislation to define affordability and to look at the issue more broadly,including for renters.The commission,to be made up of eight legislators—two from each caucus-is charged with four duties: Study issues relating to housing affordability and the construction,preservation,and rehabilitation of owner-occupied and rental housing,including subsidized housing,government regulations and market forces impacting affordability,and access to homeownership; Provide the legislature with research and analysis of emerging issues affecting housing affordability and homeownership access,including but not limited to construction work force, innovation,building practices,and building material costs; • Provide the legislature with research and analysis of policies to reduce the homeownership equity gap;and • Review and make recommendations on legislative and rulemaking proposals positively impacting personal housing affordability,access to homeownership,and other related barriers to homeownership,especially with regard to first-time homebuyers and economically disadvantaged buyers and renters. The appointments were due to be made by June 1 but the Legislative Coordinating Commission that will provide staff support for the housing commission has not received names yet.Metro Cities will monitor the commission,participate when appropriate and report on its activities in future newsletters. Changes to Tax Exempt Bond Priorities The Legislature adopted points of consensus as defined by a committee of housing stakeholders that met in 2017 to review how the state could modify its distribution of tax-exempt bond funds to meet housing needs and market demands.The state receives approximately$550 million in federal dollars to support this effort.The 2019 Legislature adopted the committee's recommendations on the five agreement areas.These include: 55 Percent Limit for Bond Use—This incentive to use bonds efficiently means more projects could receive funding.Under the previous law,projects using bonds for 55-100 percent of costs meant fewer resources for other projects. Priority for Affordability,Long-Term,and projects in greater Minnesota—This priority targets bond funds toward projects serving people with lower incomes and in parts of Minnesota where funding has not reached.Previous priority factors included only preservation and multifamily. Random Selection of Projects,not Pro Rata—Selected projects will receive their full request and can proceed,instead of receiving only partial funding. Inclusion of Senior Housing Projects—Prioritizes senior housing projects.Previously,senior projects were prioritized below nonage restricted housing. • No"parking"of bonds—This policy frees up bonds that can't be used sooner and allocates them so other projects can successfully close. Another change was made to Minnesota Housing's single family set aside portion from tax-exempt bond proceeds.It was reduced from 31 percent to 27 percent for FY2021,then will return to 31 percent in FY2022.A Senate proposal to entirely remove the single family set aside did not become law. A change to Minnesota Housing's application review requirements,made in 2018,was repealed.The change allows MHFA to look at per unit cost limitations and cost reasonableness when reviewing project applications. Addivona1MHFA Policy Changes New policy language requires Minnesota Housing to make efforts to reasonably balance awards between the metropolitan region and greater Minnesota.Minnesota Housing testified how the agency already makes efforts to accomplish this goal and awards depend on a number of factors including which parts of the state submit applications. To increase transparency,the legislature also required Minnesota Housing to release quantitative scoring for its funding awards,show how funding decisions are made as well as a report listing cost per unit and cost per square foot financed by the agency.While no changes were made in statute,several legislators discussed their concerns with how prevailing wage requirements impact the costs of 23 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view—entry&year... 6/7/2019 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 6 of 13 Minnesota Housing-funded projects.No consensus was reached on how to address those concerns and Metro Cities expects the topic to be debated in the 2020 legislative session. Restrictive Covenants A spurred by historical research into residential covenants was signed Into law by Governor Walz on May 22.The law creates a statutory form that a homeowner could record with the county to discharge restrictive covenants affecting protected classes.Restrictive covenants are already prohibited and unenforceable.But in the abstract system,the covenants remain in the historical record. This form would allow a form recorded related to the title of the property to clarify the restrictive covenant Is ineffective and is legally discharged from the property. Addressing Homelessness A number of programs to serve Minnesotans experiencing homelessness received Increased funding. Homework Starts with Home that assists mobile students received$3.5 million;Family Homeless Prevention received a$3.5 million increase to$20.5 million;and Bridges rental assistance for people with mental illness received a$500,000 increase to$8.7 million.Emergency services for people experiencing homelessness received a$1 million one-time increase. State Tax Credit A state tax credit proposal received consideration in both the House and Senate Tax Committees but was not included in the final tax package.The credit would have allowed an investor to dedicate funds for affordable housing in exchange for a credit on their state taxes.The funds could either have been dedicated to a specific project or put into a general housing pool for later access via.Senator Carla Nelson-Rochester and Rep.Brad Tabke-Shakopee carried the bills which would have been capped at $50 million in tax credits in FY2020-21.Testimony from city and county officials,the private sector and local economic development organizations supported the bill to meet locally identified housing needs. Metro Cities supported the legislation as it would have spurred private sector investments as well as state funds for local housing needs. 4d LowIncome Renta/Housing First-Tier Valuation Limit A proposal that would have modified the 4d low income rental housing first-tier valuation limit was considered but not included in the final tax bill.The proposal, F� 2571—Senjem,would set the class rate at 0.25%for all 4d properties.Under current law,the class rate for 4d property is 0.75%on the first tier of value(first$150,000 for assessment year 2019)and 0.25%of the value exceeding the first-tier amount for each unit.Residential developer advocates for the bill explained the change would allow them to continue developing affordable units as well as preserve existing units due to the lower property taxes.The House tax bill provided for a study of the 4D tax classification.Neither the modification to the 4d limit nor study was Included in the final tax bill.Metro Cities policies support expanding the 4d program,and the policy will be reviewed and discussed at this summer's policy committee meetings. Local Housing Trust Funds—State Match A state match for local housing trust funds was a priority for Metro Cities this session.A state match would be available to cities or regions that have existing or newly established trust funds.The state match would have amplified local public dollars which could be used to fund new construction, rehabilitation,preservation,rental assistance or other ways decided locally.The House and Governor included$2 million in their respective budgets,but the final budget did not include funds for the match. This Old House/This Old Shop Metro Cities initiated language to reestablish the This Old House and This Old Shop programs that support community reinvestment in residential,commercial and industrial properties and along with the LMC,worked with bill authors Rep.Cheryl Youakim and Sen.Carla Nelson.The bills did not receive hearings this year.Metro Cities will continue to advocate for this initiative. Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215-4001 or charlie@metrocitiesmrLarg with any housing-related questions. Economic Development and Workforce Funding DEED's economic development programs,the MN Investment Fund,Job Creation Fund,and Redevelopment Program,were a focus of Metro Cities'advocacy efforts this session.Metro Cities worked with new Jobs chairs this year,Senate Chair Eric Pratt and House Chair Tim Mahoney,and legislators including Senators Utke and Dahms and Representatives Koegel,Stephenson and Claflin to 24 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year... 6/7/2019 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 7 of 13 advance priorities,and collaborated with the Economic Development Association of MN(EDAM)to successfully secure funding for the MN Investment Fund and Job Creation Fund this year.The final jobs budget is Chapkr 7 and the oreadsneet can be found here.Click here to see the bill summary for HF 2. Minnesota investment Fund The FY2020-21 budget includes$23.94 million($11.97 million each year)for the Minnesota Investment Fund.Bill language includes a$2 million carveout for a Duluth paper mill project,as well as the redevelopment transfer authority.Thanks to Rep.Stephenson and Sen.Utke for carrying this funding bill.Cities have another opportunity to use a one-time exception to use limitations on local MIF revolving loan funds.Cities may use up to 80 percent of the local RLF balance for any lawful purpose, while paying 20 percent to the state.This authority was also granted in the 2017 legislative session. Job Creation Fund The FY2020-21 budget includes$16 million($8 million each year)for the Job Creation Fund.These funding bills were authored by Rep.Claflin and Sen.Utke. Redevelopment Grant Program and Demolition Loan Program A priority for Metro Cities was to secure funding for the Redevelopment Grant Program,and the organization's efforts resulted in statutory language authorizing the Department of Employment and Economic Development(DEED)to fund the Redevelopment Grant Program account.Both the Redevelopment Grant Program and Demolition Loan Programs fund local redevelopment efforts and function under the same processes.While the new language does not represent a direct appropriation, it provides a transfer authority that expires this year under current law.The new language,included in the omnibus Jobs bill,will allow DEED to transfer funds from the Minnesota Investment Fund(funded at just under$24 million in FY20-21)for these programs.Any transfer of funds will be at the discretion of the DEED Commissioner. Several legislators authored bills supporting the redevelopment program,including Senator Paul Utke, Senator Gary Dahms and Representative Erin Koegel.The Senate Jobs bill and Governor Walz's recommendation included the transfer authorization,but the Jobs bill introduced in the special session originally did not include the authority.Metro Cities worked with Chairs Pratt and Mahoney,legislative leadership and Governor Walz's office as the special session got underway and was able to secure the language in the bill. More information on the programs,including application cycles,match requirements and eligible uses can be found on the .DEED runs two grant cycles each year-August 1 and February 1. While no details have been released for a potential fall 2019 grant round,Metro Cities will advocate for DEED to make grant funds available and notify cities of any funding rounds in the Metro Cities News newsletter. Metro Cities is interested in hearing whether your city would potentially be able to use redevelopment grants or demolition loans.Please drop a line to Charlie Vander Aarde. ..._..._..Pmiorocitles n. r . Angel Tax Credit The tax bill,signed into law,reauthorizes the Angel Investor Tax Credit program.It is funded at$10 million in each of the 2019 and 2021 tax years. Broadband The Border to Border Broadband Grant Program received$40 million($20 million each year).There were not any policy changes to the program this year. Workforce Funding The jobs budget includes funds for workforce development programs.Traditional programs such as the Job Skills Partnership received$8.39 million.Some appropriations to specific nonprofits were not renewed;those organizations will now be eligible to apply to DEED for grants on a competitive basis. Direct appropriations from the Workforce Development Fund are included in the budget,however. Recipients include entities focused on new workers,neighborhood development,entrepreneurship and job training,and culturally specific community grants. Launch Minnesota A new DEED initiative,called Launch Minnesota,was funded at$5 million($2.5 million each year). Launch Minnesota is intended to provide entrepreneurs and emerging technology-based companies business development assistance and financial assistance to spur growth.DEED may award grants up 25 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=cont dailyplanetblog&viev,r--entry&year... 6/7/2019 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 8 of 13 to$35,000 to an eligible business.These grants have priorities for a business owner or entrepreneur who is a woman,veteran,or minority group member or is located in greater Minnesota.DEED may also make entrepreneur education grants to institutions of higher education and other organizations to provide educational programming to entrepreneurs and provide outreach to businesses,federal and state agencies,institutions of higher education and trade associations working to advance high technology businesses throughout Minnesota. The final bill did not include language precluding local governments from setting local wage and benefit ordinances for employers that was proposed in the Senate Jobs bill. Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215-4001 or :harlie metrocitiesmn,oro with any economic development-related questions. Transportation The final omnibus transportation bill,HJU contains various policy and funding provisions,and no new transportation taxes or fees initially proposed by the Governor and House majority.Funding in the final bill provides$93.5 million with$23.19 million for Metro Mobility,$13 million for deputy registrar reimbursements and$55.67 million to replace the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS). A provision in the House bill to repeal the Dan Patch gag order was not included in the final agreement. Small Cities Account funding,supported by Metro Cities and included in original House and Senate bills, was not included in the final budget.Metro Cities advocated for funding for Municipal State Aid Street (MSA)and expanding the availability of local tools and resources to address improvements on local streets;these were not included in the final bill. Road and Bridge Funding The transportation bill provides base funding for both Municipal State Aid(MSA)and County State Aid Highway(CSAR),with MSA receiving$420 million and CSAH receiving$1.6 billion.According to an analysis by the Minnesota Transportation Alliance,there is an increase in County State Aid Funds (CSAH)of$128.3 million over the previous biennium,or about$64 million more per year,and an increase of$32 million in Municipal State Aid Funds(MSA),or$16 million per year.These increases are due to the 2017 transportation budget dedication of auto parts and repairs sales tax revenue and growth. No changes were made to the statutory dedication of the sales tax on leased motor vehicles(MVLST), with these funds continuing to go to the local bridge fund.This fund is projected to receive$26.7 million for the biennium. The MN Department of Transportation(MnDOT)budget will be increased by$104.8 million,for a total of$6.0 billion for the biennium.Operations and maintenance will receive$727 million,an increase of $53 million.The state road construction budget saw a cut of$23.5 million,for a total of$939 million in 2020 and$924 million In 2021.Debt service on trunk highway bonds is increased by$20.6 million to $486 million.An allocation of$50 million in trunk highway funds is appropriated for the Corridors of Commerce program.MnDOT is also directed to spend$5 million of federal funds from the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program on projects eligible under the MN Active Transportation Program. These projects are for bicycle,pedestrian and other non-motorized modes of transportation. The transportation budget includes$20 million allocated to the Disaster Assistance Contingency Account and$13 million to Metro Mobility.These funds will be allocated if the state has a positive budget balance at the end of FY 2019,otherwise funds will be proportionately allocated,with 60.6%to disaster assistance and 39.4%to Metro Mobility. MNLARS The bill includes$55.67 million for a third-party system to replace MNLARS—the Vehicle Title and Registration System(VTRS).A$2.25 technology surcharge will be included on all driver's licenses and license plates and can be used to fund the operation of VTRS.A$1 filing fee increase is added for all deputy registrars.A Driver and Vehicle Systems Oversight Committee and the state legislative auditor will provide oversight and a vehicle registration task force will be established to study methods of vehicle registration.No new updates will be made to MNLARS after June 2019.The Department of Public Safety(DPS)is directed to engage in an expedited process to select a new vendor for VTRS,with selection intended to be completed by early summer of 2019 and implementation by the end of 2020. The legislation allocates$13 million from the general fund to deputy registrars,including municipal deputy registrars,for reimbursement of costs related to the troubled MNLARS rollout.This appropriation is only available until July 31,2019.The legislation splits funding so that 10%of funds 26 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=corn dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year... 6/7/2019 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 9 of 13 would be divided equally among all registrars,45%allocated proportionally based on transactions made between August 1,2017 and December 31,2019,and 45%based on transaction comparison looking back to a timeframe of July 1,2014 to June 30,2017. Deputy registrars must request reimbursement from the Department of Public Safety and must agree to release and hold harmless the state and its employees from any claim arising from the development and deployment of MNLARS.Please note!Requests must be submitted on or before June 30.2019. Metro Cities advocated for the$13 million for reimbursements,as well as transaction fee increases,in the bill. Transit Regional transit will receive two general fund appropriations-$65.5 million for operations and$114 million for Metro Mobility.Previously the Metropolitan Council received one appropriation.Metro Mobility costs were projected to use the Council's total allotment of state funding by FY 202.The two allocations are intended to help ensure available funding for regular transit as well as Metro Mobility service for the biennium.The funding will address short-term needs but not a projected 10-year$250 million bus operating deficit and does not include funding for proposed BRT projects.Proposals by the Governor and House majority to levy a metropolitan area sales tax for regional transit were not included in the final bill. Metro Mobility will also receive a one-time appropriation of$23.19 million and a separate one-time appropriation of$13 million contingent upon a positive end-of-year state budget balance,to address a $36 million deficit identified in the FY 2020-21 Metro Mobility budget.The agreement also Includes language to allow for data sharing between the Metropolitan Council and Department of Human Services related to Metro Mobility and includes a provision to expand the Metro Mobility service area to Lakeville. The Metropolitan Council is authorized to issue bonds up to$92.3 million for transit vehicle replacement,such as buses and trains,and includes Metro Transit,suburban transit providers,Metro Mobility,and Transit Link services.The legislation expands Metro Mobility service to Lakeville and allows the Metropolitan Council and Department of Human Services to share data on riders for the purposes of creating efficiencies in Metro Mobility and other transportation services. A$650,000 allocation is included for MnDOT to study the possibility of extending the Northstar commuter rail line to St.Cloud. Metro Cities advocated for state and regional sources of funding for transit operating and capital costs, as well as for expansion of the regional transit system,including funding for Metro Mobility. Transportation Po/icy The final transportation bill contains two provisions granting cities the authority to set city speed limits. The first provision changes the definition of a residential roadway.This change now allows cities to reduce speeds on all non-arterial collector streets in a zoned residential area to 25 mph.The second provision allows a city to set speed limits on city streets without conducting an engineering and traffic investigation so long as they do so in a consistent manner,develop procedures based on safety, engineering,traffic analysis,and post appropriate signage. MnDOT and DPS are required to submit a report to the legislature every odd numbered year that includes a list of all transfers from the Trunk Highway Fund and the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund. Other policy provisions include: A two-year extension of the.35%regional allocation of transit funding to suburban transit providers. Allows vehicle platooning with approval by the Commissioner of MnDOT,on freeways and trunk highways only.All vehicles must have a human driver. • Allows transportation network companies,such as Uber and Lyft,to display illuminated company signs on vehicles as long as they are mounted on the lower portion of the windshield. • Technical and conforming changes to statutes related to airport zoning and municipal comprehensive plans,as well as providing an alternative process for a local government to establish and adopt custom airport zoning regulations. Directs Metropolitan Council to enter discussions with a condominium association regarding impacts on condominium structures due to Southwest LRT. Allows the cities of Burnsville and Minneapolis to adopt ordinances related to engine breaking specific sections of roadway. 27 of 35 haps://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year... 6/7/2019 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 10 of 13 Permits the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority to use reserve funds for Northstar Commuter Rail operations until 2022. Directs Minneapolis to host annual rail safety meetings during construction of the Southwest LRT project. Please contact Steven Huser at 651-215-4003 or _..�...__,..,�,c ......_._for additional information. Environment Emera/dAsh Borer(EAB)Mitigation Funding The final Environment Funding bill, ,includes two funding provisions related to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)mitigation.$300,000 is appropriated to DNR for EAB Response Grants for grants to local governments to replace ash trees from public land with ecologically appropriate trees.The Department of Natural Resources(DNR)will receive$700,000 for grants to local units of government,including cities,for the establishment of management plans and to replace ash trees.This is a matching grant program,and funds can be used for up to 75%of eligible costs.Both allocations are one-time appropriations.State funding for cities to mitigate the costs incurred by EAB infestation was a priority for Metro Cities this session. Solid Waste Po/icy Language The bill includes an amendment to application requirements for local government assistance with solid waste projects to require that capacity at existing facilities and the potential displacement of existing facilities must be examined prior to application.A provision in the bill also directs the MN Pollution Control Agency(MPCA)to provide a report to the legislature on the long-term health and availability of the metropolitan landfill contingency action trust account,including its ability to meet future obligations. Metropolitan Inflow-Infiltration Mitigation Funding Metro Cities initiated legislation requesting a capital apnropriation in the amount of$10 million for Inflow and infiltration mitigation assistance to metropolitan cities.85 million was included in the Governor's capital investment recommendation and$8 million was included in a House Capital Investment bill that passed the Capital Investment Committee in the regular session but did not progress further.In addition,Metro Cities supported legislation that was considered this year to provide $5 million from the Clean Water Legacy fund for metro private property 1/1 mitigation.$1.5 million was included in the House's original omnibus Legacy bill but not included in the final Legacy bill. No omnibus capital investment bill passed the Legislature in the regular or special session.Metro Cities will continue to advocate for metropolitan inflow-infiltration funding.The current 1/1 program funded with legislative capital(bonding)appropriations secured in 2017-18 is currently underway with grants to be awarded to metropolitan cities later this year. State Government Elections Funding:Local Government Salary Cap The final nnibus State Government bill passed in the special session includes a provision for the allocation of$6.6 million In federal funds from the Help America Vote Act(HAVA).These funds are allocated to the Secretary of State for improving the administration and security of the state's elections. The final bill also includes$2 million for election equipment grants.Metro Cities supports the inclusion of these provisions in the bill.A provision that was included in the House omnibus state government bill to remove a statutory cap on local government salaries was not included in the final agreement.Metro Cities supported repeal of the salary cap. City Consultant Bill A " requiring city consultants to provide an estimate of fees on work that will be paid by an applicant was signed into law May 17.The new statute lays out a process for the estimate of fees to be shared and the resulting timeline for city review of a completed application.Before a city engages a consultant to review an application,permit,license,or other approval relating to real estate development or construction,the applicant may request from the city a written nonbinding estimate of fees based on the information available at that time.If the applicant requests the estimate,the application is not complete until the city has:(1)provided the estimate to the applicant,(2)received the required application fees,(3)received a signed acceptance from the applicant of the fee estimate,and (4)received a signed statement that the applicant has not relied on the estimate of fees in its decision to proceed with the final application. 28 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=corn dailyplanetblog&view—entry&year... 6/7/2019 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 11 of 13 Metro Cities does not believe the law is necessary as the process prescribed in the law is not prohibited and city officials testified how the process is practiced at the local level. Retainage Bill The omnibus Jobs bill makes changes to the state's retainage policy,including language developed by stakeholders,including city official. The new law adds requirements when using retainage in public building and construction contracts for public improvements.Current law permits a public contracting agency to reserve(retain)up to five percent from any progress payment to a contractor on a contract for a public improvement.Under current law,the agency may hold the retainage until work is complete. The new law requires a contracting agency to release all remaining retainage no later than 60 days after substantial completion.It also requires a contractor to pay out any remaining retainage to its subcontractors no later than ten days after receiving retainage from the public contracting agency, unless there is a dispute about the subcontracted work.If there is a dispute,the contractor must pay out retainage to a subcontractor not involved in the dispute and provide a written statement about the reason for the withholding to the affected subcontractor.A public contracting agency,upon written request,is required to notify a subcontractor about a progress payment,retainage payment,or final payment made to the contractor. After substantial completion of a project,a public contracting agency may withhold no more than:(1) 250 percent of the cost to correct or complete work at substantial completion;and(2)one percent of the value of the contract or$500,whichever is greater,pending submission of all final paperwork by a contractor.The bill requires written notification of any basis for withholding to the contractor and any requesting subcontractor,and requires any amounts withheld for Incomplete or defective to be paid within 60 days after the completion of the work. If a project is funded with federal or state aid,that portion of the contract does not need to be paid until the federal or state aid payments have been received by the public contracting agency.Payment is not required for a portion of a contract that is not complete or for which an Invoice has not been submitted. The new law applies to agreements entered into on or after August 1,2019. Hands-Free Distracted Driving Law -Hornstein/Newman passed the Legislature and has been signed by the Governor.Under the new law,drivers will be able to send text messages or make phone calls only If they are in hands-free or voice-activated mode.The law makes an exception for devices physically integrated into a vehicle.The new law also applies to GPS technology,and requires drivers to have a location entered before the vehicle starts moving.The Department of Public Safety and law enforcement organizations will launch a public education campaign ahead of August 1.After August 1,law enforcement officers will be able to stop anyone they see holding a phone while driving.The penalty will carry a$50 fine for the first violation and a$275 fine for subsequent violations.The new law takes effect on August 1,2019.A fact sheet on the new law can be found here: '/aos.mn.govldivi,,gns/ots/h. free/Do,-umerits/hands-free-faa PDI Attending Public Meetings Via Interactive Television HF 281-Jasinski/Koegel passed the Legislature and modifies open meeting laws related to interactive television.Under current law,officials subject to open meeting laws may attend meetings via interactive television only if the location of the official is open to the public.The new law will allow an exemption from this requirement up to three times per year If an official is serving in the military and is deployed or is on active duty.The minutes from the public meeting must reflect that a member was appearing by television and must state the reason for using it.This law is effective August 1,2019. Metropolitan Council Governance Several bills were introduced In the regular 2019 session to modify the governance of the Metropolitan Council.Two different governance bills,SF 47-Osmek and HF 192-Masin,passed the Senate and House this year.SF 47 would have required units of local government to directly approve appointments of Metropolitan Council members and HF 192 staggered the terms of Council members,provided public notice requirements,expanded the size of the statutory nominating committee and increased the number of local officials on the committee.HF 192 is consistent with legislation initiated by Metro Cities in 2018,and the organization supported the bill-Metro Cities opposed SF 47 this year as it was considered.Both bills passed their committees of jurisdiction and were sent to the floors but were not taken up for action this year. Regional Water Supply Funding 29 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year... 6/7/2019 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 12 of 13 The Legacy Finance bill, included$2.75 million for addressing issues relating to water supply in the metropolitan region.Of this amount,$2 million is for projects that will cost-effectively address emerging threats to drinking water,support local implementation of water supply reliability and prevent degradation of groundwater resources.$750,000 will go to the Water Demand Reduction grant program for grants to cities for implementation of measures to reduce water demand and to ensure the reliability and protection of drinking water supplies.Metro Cities advocated in support of these allocations. State Software User Acceptance Law E316-Howe/Masin requires an agency to provide an opportunity for user acceptance testing to a local government,including cities,if the local government will be the primary user and if operations of the local government will be impacted by a new information technology business software application implemented by the agency.The challenges with MNLARS and other software systems were the impetus for the legislation.The new law takes effect on August 1 st,2019. Your Feedback is Needed:Metro Cities'License&Permit Fee Survey Metro Cities has provided a License and Permit Fee Survey biennially for several years,and we're at the time when we would normally begin to open the survey for updates.The vendor Metro Cities contracts with has notified us that the survey software needs significant upgrades before it can be used again. Metro Cities will hold on updating the survey to address the necessary upgrades. This presents a timely opportunity for Metro Cities to examine the survey product and determine member satisfaction levels and future needs.Metro Cities is forming a focus group of city staff to determine how the survey is utilized,its benefits and challenges,whether the survey should continue, and what a survey should look like going forward.We want to determine whether the survey meets your needs,what could be changed,and how to move forward to ensure that this is a useful product. We would like to know-as soon as possible-whether you have an interest in serving on the focus group.The time commitment is expected to be three to four meetings over the summer and fall.Your Input Is Invaluable as we examine the survey product.Regardless of whether or not you serve on the focus group,we invite and encourage you to share any feedback from your experience using the License and Permit Fee Survey or options for the survey that you wish would be available.Please email ki......../iftetroc..uesmn ora. Please note!Both the coordinator side and the results side of the survey are now closed.Please contact Kimberly If you wish to access the information. Questions or comments?Please contact Kimberly at 651-215-4000 or Kimberlyametrocitiesmn.ora. 2019 Metro Cities Policy Committees Don't forget to sign up for a Metro Cities Policy Committee!Policy Committees meet in July,August, and September and cover four different policy areas:Transportation and General Government, Municipal Revenues,Metropolitan Agencies,Housing and Economic Development.Policy Committees recommend legislative policies for the next legislative session,and those policies serve as a foundation for our work at Metro Cities.Being part of a Policy Committee is a great opportunity for your city to have a voice in the processes for the policies as well as at the legislature. Policy committees are open to city staff and elected officials and the form to sign-up can be found on our website on the Policv Committees p=.Whether you are new or have participated in the past,we welcome your participation on one or more committees in 2019. Remember.- Committees meet either Monday,Tuesday,or Wednesday in the morning from 9:00-11:30 am or the afternoon from 1:00-3:30.The committees and dates are listed on our website here,and updates and additional Information will be posted on these pages as it becomes available. Please actively sign up j ffRE for the committee(s)you wish to attend,even if you have been on the committee in the past.This will help us keep our rosters current and correct! All meetings take place at the Metro Cities/League of MN Cities building at 145 University Avenue West,St.Paul. We look forward to seeing you this summer! Questions?Contact Kimberly at 651-215-4000 or kimberlv@metrocitiesmn.ora. 30 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=corn dailyplanetblog&view--entry&year... 6/7/2019 Metro Cities News 6/7/19 Page 13 of 13 Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference If you're attending the 2019 League of MN Cities'Annual Conference in June in Duluth at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center(DECC),plan to join your metro colleagues for breakfast on Thursday, June 27th at 7:30 am.This is a great chance to mingle with other Metro Cities members and to hear a brief update from Metro Cities staff. If you're able to join us,please let Kimberly know at 651-215-4000 or imberIvOrni3rocidesmn.orgas soon as possible.We hope to see you there! 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