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�•. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: September 20`b,2019 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator Zoning &Development Items: 1. No new applications have been received; 2. The School District submitted a final plan sheet for their student parking and drop off access improvement plan. Staff s review of it indicated that an amended conditional use permit is not necessary however the installation of these new roadways and access points need to be done with proper curbing,removal of temporary conditions and engineering review. Enclosed is a parking lot safety diagram. 3. The Minnehaha Transportation proposal for the bus garage facility is on the Council's agenda for September 24.The city has received the enclosed letter from the applicant Indiris Mohammed who is discussing some of the issues related to the possible"hours of operation"conditions;please review the letter prior to the meeting. 4. Staff continues to have conversations with the Shops at Oak Park Heights regarding the roadway traffic and the westbound leg at Norrell Avenue.Their engineers from Westwood did supply the enclosed memo dated September 17 acknowledging that further traffic study studies might prove of limited value but they did seek four items which we are reviewing.Overall this is positive and a draft Easement Agreement has again been offered for review by the Ownership. It in most respects,mirrors the Wal-Mart document. 5. The City did receive an inquiry from the United States Department of Agriculture stating that they received a concern or comment that there was a leak or spill of antifreeze on the floor of the Dahl Tech facility.Staff is compelled to reach out to Dahl Tech to document that matter or to see if that is in fact the case. Please see the enclosed letter.Dahl Tech did respond and indicated that a dispute exists between former employee and the company that likely precipitated the call. And,that there are no floor drains or circumstances such as noted. Nevertheless,the city had to document and follow up with the report. No further action is anticipated.Antifreeze is part of their cooling systems and operates in a closed loop, much like our cars... any leaks would need be addressed quickly. Other Items: • Enclosed is a copy of the final easement between the City and Sunnyside Marina for the 2018 Sunnyside lift station project Sunnyside was fabulous to work with to secure our needed easements for that new lift station unfortunately we were not able to determine a final site legal description and thus we could not record the easement however we have all noted this in our respective files and paid the required cost to Sunnyside being$500.At this point that land transaction is complete. • The City understands that there may be upcoming vacancy on the BCWD,accordingly on September 18 Councilmembers Johnson and Runk and I met with Chuck LeRoux; Chuck was a former City planning Commissioner for several years and did serve as the Anderson windows representative on the St. Croix River Crossing dialogue meetings.Staff reached out to Chuck to see if there was any interest in him serving on the Brown's Creek Watershed District and he indicated"yes"and we hope to see an application from him hopefully next week for which the Council could offer a formal endorsement. Mayor McComber provided: 1. MACK—Newsletter for 9/16/19 2. National League of Cities"the weekly" publication for 9/14/19& Federal Advocacy for 9/10/19 3. Metro Cities news for 9/20/19 Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 27 01 PARKING LOT SAFETY These Parking Lot Safety Improvements: rprellanges • Improve crossing area visability effort " ' our • Traffic pattern changes school parking lot safety and �r `1U, U — O�'rj • rACK LOT * STUDE PARKI MG L RED LOT f rr MAKING Visitor Parking t> Fence NFi }{I`+ QP Crosswalk - ) •r 1 Barricade " 2 of 27 Authentisign ID:9F25B3FF•B809d075.84EB44S09383011D Docuftn Envelope ID:AFBEF616-702E-493C-6E76-4CDAE7B62760 September 17,2019 To:Eric Johnson,City Administrator;City of Oak Park Heights, MN From:Minnehaha Transportation and Barbara J.Stephan Family Trust,applicants for Conditional Use Permit at 5280-5288 Stagecoach Trail,Oak Park Heights Dear Mr.Johnson, Thank you for allowing us to send this letter and we appreciate all your assistance moving forward. The applicants are proposing hours of operation as follows: Monday-Friday 6:OOam—9:OOpm and on Saturday and Sunday 8:OOam—7:OOpm. Applicants believe that these hours are reasonable to allow the business to succeed and given that the nature of the business is a truck parking and repair operation there will be significantly less traffic and noise than there is currently. Subsequent to the planning meeting at the City the evening of September 12th,Idiris has made good faith attempts to contact Mr. Larry Phillips,the resident to the South side of the property,to discuss this and other matters and to establish a positive connection. Unfortunately as of the date of this letter Mr. Phillips has not returned our calls. Please share this letter with the City Planner and any other people you deem appropriate who will be making the decision at the Council meeting on September 24,2019. Thank you, C?d4io-" 0191:33M PM GDT CE318BF087E2BJ76... Idiris Mohamud,owner:Minnehaha Transportation Sydney Stephan, property owner. 3 of 27 12701 Whitewater Drive,Suite 300 Minnetonka,MN 55343 Westwood Main (952)937-5150 r7 Fax (952)937-5822 westwoodps.com (888)937-5150 MEMORANDUM Date: September 17,2019 Re: Shoppes at Oak Park Heights—Roadway Traffic Study File#0021045.00 To: Eric Johnson, City of Oak Park Heights From: Steve Manhart, P.E.,PTOE, PTP Westwood Professional Services has reviewed the traffic studies prepared for the Norell Avenue improvements and for the proposed Raising Canes Restaurant. While there are concerns that neither report adequately defines the projected traffic volumes for the proposed east-west roadway through the shopping center, it was determined that no substantive findings and recommendations would result from another traffic study in the area. Nevertheless,the Shoppes at Oak Park Heights team requests the following items as the City moves into design: 1. Single lane in each direction,plus a two-way left turn lane throughout length is preferable. Turn lanes recommended at the intersections with Krueger and with the Norell roundabout. 2. A four-way stop controlled intersection at the north-south access between this road and existing 60th Street. 3. Ability to review and comment on the overall design of the roadway. 4. Recommend no posting of speed limit. It is believed that driving speed will be self-regulated by presence of several access driveways and the proposed four- way stop midway along the route. Shopping center management reserves the right to request a speed study if driving speed is perceived to be excessive and unsafe. Cc: Dennis Meadows, Cushman Wakefield Genevieve Liesener, Cushman Wakefield Rick Strawn, Principal David Bade, Westwood Multi-Disciplined Surveying&Engineering TEPLS Firm No.10074302 westwoodps.com 4 of 27 City of Oak Park Heights Page 1 of 1 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 9/16/19 Mr. Mark Dahlke Dahl-Tech Inc. 5805 St.Croix Trail Stillwater,MN 55082 also via email: mdahlke0awestof ice.net RE:Antifreeze/complaint. Dear Mark, Last week,the City received a phone call from the United State Dept of Agriculture who indicated that they received anonymous report(or complaint) if you will, about the dumping or leakage or depositing of coolant material such as antifreeze onto your shop floor.This would then presumably find its way to a floor drain and then either to the St.Croix River and/or the City's sanitary sewer. If you could please give me a call so we can discuss this. It very well may have been an isolated and a minor incident but is something I do need to follow up to ascertain facts or any incidents or routine processes. I can be reached at 651-4394439. Please call. Thank You 40 Eric Johnson City Administrator 5 of 27 City of Oak Park Heights Page 1 oft 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,MN 55052•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 9117/19 T0: Rick Chapman Port of Sunnyslde Marina 6413 Saint Croix TO.N, Stillwater,MN 55082 RE: Final Easement. Dear Rick By now you should have received a check from the City for$500—check#64693;this amount is for the remaining payment to Port of Sunnyside for the lift station final easement area and such payment is required to be made per item 5 in the Construction Access Agreement. Enclosed is a fully executed copy of that easement agreement for your records as well as a final copy of the check stub. Please note that the City was unable to determine a final Legal Description for your entire parcel upon which this easement area is located.This would be necessary to record that easement against such parcel with the County,but it could not be found.So,this easement will not be recorded;thus,it is important that we all keep solid record of the matter. Please I m now i ou have any questions and thank you again for your assistance and flexibility on this project! s /J J o i inistrator c: Weekly Notes 6 of 27 • Conslma lion Acme Agmemern The b9ft ordnee Coom n e ats and pefmialcas granted to lre City of Oak Palk Heghts.toe•hit''by the Part d SEpmysi*Rhe'deo which owns land peroral ti340302ps20001;to allow the Cay IDsags.renare nndrer Eeoanstnid the ay iMrdstn CWr9 kocvm as the Isuanyskle tIA Stefan'iachwdaag lore hewramrats aM waatoratswan d the wxhrraht Tacitly.This ht station replaurraenl pmjed,lhe'RthjeX a neo ft'b e:mvre the dncGc>wy ofsonwy serer systems m me vicinity. • Wlb4 A ID M Agreemenl represents the OMnets tang and areas anticipated to be impacted. Exh A 8 b this Agmement m omb a generaW site plan d the oorenl and Mae Iacom of the RR s m While lore Cdty gasuara`ly maintatas vasa mentcapady toapaate W4 M608 n an ndated systems alm m is Ex WI 8,direct twoordulicri will the arotaaty OMner is pteierred and parts agave b the fo9owirg panmwateta: In exchange for=.00,the Owner conveys a Temporary Consbuctoa Eaw wnt b lw CEty(Wu ft azoasa thereto aerie the Owners tyros),to W4 000 ak reaswnabty nwmary steps b toll Alhaaft and NWO the naxfssery POC intastrutxwe bk wnag standard patine WINeting Wbcats for suadt holt.Thenpsrtaissos will alsokvk*{Itatnabe oto)thetplbw q I. Rhe COO MMBdx may fugy mobibe on Dae silo on or after May tor.2018.Pray to May 7+w.the CfVs contractor may perform site AwAigAbrla for gamaed staging of other actons thotdo not MOO*tinderthe Owners operations and shag mardirate hese with the omw et et ame1. 2. Once Mated on slteby the Cdys oorWactar fully mobikxeng,work is expecled to rat 0=00 one-MEndred and NNW(120)comalar days,not ndArq foal sib natoradon.for which this acane M be indaa ark wk wit awe Temporary Conatnhr m Ememan Amashownin€xhb A slreCigrshalEtEaaepridrifyamsssirtdswtetraedareaiortrepracemwrltandsltxagedequipamentmaterials: vwehicles orad apparaNs safely rwoessary fwthe Ioa of the PmjeI 3. nm City may seek reaaan"ehdmbns to Owes limetine,mol ehahxscwq 30 eelendm dare each,due to fewaas such as weww Candnkms o nems outside the goems aora d of the Ciy.The adenakes shore not be wvas naby dental,delayed orcorE0lbwd by the Owner,but shore asquae the Oily to provide to the Owner an adEk9onat$1.000.00 fcr any granW 30-day extension. 4. Once U*Cityswodtlsafttanb*compkw theOwnervAwdwtateaso"pavemeatrehad'tilatimproject upon tardaunder is wronvd In Oke alba dot W as DelaYed PareWE PrOOMArea.Thaee dyed areae are shown In ExhIN A and sham ekfo LiCibde the TemporaryCnnstmcianEasnmedAm&The pavement xbo akontatheseareasisbeigdslayedtoaooaa odate1heCays prvjert.Because d fids aft.the Cay shad provide a kIMP aan paymatt b the omerd 53000.00 payable Pna b m0kak m by the Cory's alMOr.Once this paynhart is made,except br imparas due b gauss roftm,ltEe City shm have no kmlaer respcasibartiss to resttte wlhy pavenhsht areas dthe Ownher_ Upon 00n090n d the Pmjetd,the OMner ahaliprevide a neo defieed pamaaenl utiky easement to the Ciy to vporate,manteih, rebore,replace auftr reCIXaftd the new It otlon feCNwy,the City shall pay 5500.00 to the Omwr tar such easement area.The City shag prewtde ttateaswment dochment to the Ownre w&b 120 calendar days of Me mple6an d the tit S2akon rt'pla0@m 1. Saxfn eaeemerd share be WP4 desaW in a documerd MRW by the City AM"and Cily Swaya at The CWs expense wo providedto tw Ormem.The Owaere make ng urM*as b the suitatEtty dthe easement oaay Land aomtit ens. 6. Theraisnolalegoldesc4iftnfor#mTemporaryCanstnamEaseWifacanstmcdmaacwasoruses.ha wkisgeneracyddwo3d as serosa an ire altadred map affaEed hereb as Fxddha A. 7. TheCayshall ITyandhddhaandessd*OwWbr"damagesorCmWoraeatedbyMCityaadioascwaecbrmsw" from the Cat's Isco d The Owner is net nssporasf6le for any site seaway or amsight d ids area or any!terms stored apse 1L The City Is respo w"to some any ow as penciling related b its F*ct. 8. The pedes Wee to work in goodfatth and to rxhor dorb so as to pwlde a till p"a ag elements. Strad: S)gn For Deemer-Port of Sunnyside F ark Freights Genial Ab Nh to jI$� I l Date 4 urs ry WNU Affix Stamp Here3 Affix Stamp Here-> MiuYii — iw43LEti dENNRRkt PINSKI NGraRV HattrryRoble Pth6lhC-Ataa SDTA 1 of3 Ca Minnesota sssCamiesio"Espkesha•71•Itp2 My Comalsaiva Upires h'•31 2021 7 of 27 (� ���( p��l1[ �1��(,�1 CHECK NO.:64693 Agee` OU DF�UNiVY51DE:AWALTS Check Issue Date: 09/10/2019 ST CROiX TRL N Check Amount: 500.00 640693 STILLWATER MN 55082 VENDOR NO.: 4823 INV DATE INVOICE NO INVOICE DESCRIPTION GL ACCT NO NET AMOUNT 09/10/2019 09102019 MUNICIPAL UTILITY EASEMENT&AGREEMENT 710-44444-800 500.00 TOTAL AMOUNT 500.00 ALUXE FOR BUSINESS 1-800-888-6327 Rol.No:G 7822 8 of 27 MUNICIPAL UTILITY EASEMENTS AND AGREEMENT THIS INDENTURE,made this Qday of 2018,by and between the Port of Sunnyside,a corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota,("Grantor");and the CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, Washington County, Minnesota, a Minnesota Statutory City, ("Grantee" or"City"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS,Grantor is the owner in fee simple of the real estate hereinafter described, a description for which is annexed to this document as Exhibit A. That for and in consideration ofthe sum of five-hundred and no/00's dollars($500.00) and other good and valuable consideration,the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,Grantor has this day bargained and sold, and by these presents does bargain, sell and transfer unto the City, its successors and assigns the following: A perpetual easement for Municipal utility purposes (potable water, sanitary sewer, and storm water utilities)with the right to enter upon the real estate hereinafter described at any time 9 of 27 that City may see fit, and construct,maintain,repair and replace any lines, equipment, materials, or other items for Municipal utility purposes, for the purpose of establishing,maintaining, repairing or replacing the said Municipal utilities over, across,through and under the lands hereinafter described, together with the right to excavate and refill ditches and/or trenches for the location of said Municipal utilities,and the further right to remove trees,bushes,undergrowth,and other obstructions interfering in the location,construction and maintenance of said public Municipal utilities. Upon the disturbance of the Grantor's property for any of the approved actions by the Grantee, the Grantee shall restore the surface of the site to a clean and stable condition reasonably similar as was found prior to any work commencing including the re-establishment of turf grass(sod or seed), but shall not include any signage, sprinkler systems, trees, plantings, landscaping or any other surface items of the Grantor. Except for emergency conditions, the Grantee shall provide reasonable notice of any pending work to be performed in such easement Except as may be precluded by law,the Grantee is responsible for injury or damage to persons or property,including Grantor's property with exceptions as noted in the paragraphs above, arising in connection with the Grantee's negligence in use of the above- described easements by the Grantee. That said public utility easement area is located on the grounds of the Port of Sunnyside, as the same is located in the City of Oak Park Heights, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, and is described as follows, to-wit: See attached Exhibits B and C. 10 of 27 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, said perpetual easements and right-of-way unto the CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, Washington County, Minnesota, its successors and assigns, forever. The Grantor does hereby covenant with the CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS,that it is lawfully seized and possessed of the real estate above described. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the said parties have caused this instrument to be executed the day and year first above written. IN PRESENCE OF: GRANTOR: By: its'' .'' 7 Witness . Title:'` STATE OF MINNESOTA ) .ss. COUNTY OF WASHINGTON) On this 13 day of A",e^A� ,2018,before me,a Notary Public,within and for said County and State, personally appeared 'Ricw- Cvmpmg-iv to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn did say that are the 6 C Iy M- 4 L M/-/V/�-6 t`2! of the Port of Sunnyside,a corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota, Grantor. N)A MELINDA A 1ASLER Notary Public Notary Public Minnesota My commission Expires Jan 31,2021 11 of 27 4 IN PRESENCE OF: GRANTEE: CITY F OAK PARK HEIGHTS r� By Witness Mary om Ma 7 By Witness Enc Jo 0 Its ' 'strator STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WASHINGTON) On this ��qday of ! �- ,2018,before me,a Notary Public,in and for said County and State,appeared Mary McComber and Eric Johnson,to me personally known, who being by me first duly sworn,did say that they are respectively the Mayor and Administrator of the CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, who executed the foregoing document by authority of the City Council of the CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, and said Mayor and Administrator acknowledge said instrument to be the free act and deed of said OAK PARK HEIGHTS. N blic JENNIFER M.PINSKI NOTARY PUBLIC-MINNESOTA My Cwwnbfpn Expires Jan.31.2022 THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY: Kevin S.Sandstrom Eckberg Lammers,P.C. 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater,MN 55082 12 of 27 t EXFIIBIT"A" Parcel#3403020420001 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF GRANTORS PROPERTY. TBD... 13 of 27 S EY=rr"B" Utility Easement Legal Description A permanent easement for Municipal (City) utility purposes over, under, and across that part of Government Lot 4, Section 34, Township 030, Range 20, Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at an iron on the South line said Government Lot 4 and the easterly right of way line of Chicago &Northwestern Transportation Co., also known as Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul & Omaha Railway; thence North 20 degrees 27 minutes 30 seconds West assumed bearing along said easterly right of way line of said Chicago&Northwestern Transportation Co., a distance of 297.64 feet to the most westerly corner of Sunnyside on the St. Croix, as shown in Document No. 331568; thence North 69 degrees 26 minutes 15 seconds East, 150.28 feet along the northerly line of said Sunnyside on the St. Croix; thence North 20 degrees 27 minutes 30 seconds West, 448.58 feet; thence North 83 degrees 39 minutes 52 seconds East, 197.06 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 27 degrees 40 minutes 31 seconds East, 49.87 feet; thence South 31 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East, 99.41 feet; thence North 58 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds East, 10.00 feet; thence North 18 degrees 28 minutes 20 seconds West, 54.79 feet; thence North 25 degrees 28 minutes 12 seconds West, 120.00 feet; thence South 84 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West, 33.23 feet to the intersection with a line which bears North 27 degrees 40 minutes 31 seconds West from the point of beginning; thence South 27 degrees 40 minutes 31 seconds East, 38.30 feet to the point of beginning. 14 of 27 r' EI(Mrr"C" Site Drawing OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MN SUNNY SIDE MARINA ON Aa Mi d'7h Y" I S Y�INS H". & y L p, Fel.4 GYL�vV •n W M r ry CITY Umn"Y ULS" " A peff—+ent easanant for Oily aft p over,under,and aooas that pert of Govennhent Cft Why L*4,Section 34.TownhshlP 030.Range W.Washiglon may,Mi nnsotr,desaibad as f=0ews: E2521t1 s t Cahnch's"NI g at en iron=n the SW%lira said Govemnad Lot 4 and the easterly right of way Ane of pifcago a Nortlnastam Transportation 0=.,also WWAM as Chic-go,win neepotz St pad 0E Omaha Radway.thence North 20 degrees 27 minutes 30 seconds West assumed beadng aWS said aasterly'right of way btu of said Chicago&Northwestern Transportation Co..a distance of 297.64 feet to the most westerly corner of Sunnyside on the St.Cab,as shown in Ooosnent No. 331568:t}tence North 69 degrees 26 minutes 15 seconds Gast;150M feet along the r ethety line of said Sheahyside orh the St sinbc;thence!North 20 degrees 27 minutes 30 seconds West, 498.58 feet;thence Nath 83 degrees 39 minutes 52 seconds Ea4197AS feet to the paint of beginning;thence South 27 degrees 40 minutes 31 seconds Ease 49.87 feet;thence South 31 degrees 57 minutes 0o seconds Eat.99A1 feet thence North 58 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds East,10.00 fleet:thenc0e Kurth 18 degrees 28 aireles 20 seconds West:39.79 feet thence Nath 25 degrees 28 mimrtes 12 seconds WesEr 120.00 feet:marcs South 84 degrees 32 #Wmutas 11 seconds West.33.23 feet to the Intersa Zon,with a ine whirth bears North 27 degrees 1 IW34=5th FEET 40 minutes 31 seconds West from the print of bet(unmg;thence Seth 27 degrees 40 mirmtea 31 seconds East,38.30 feet to this pout of begnahbg. I HERMY CERTIFY THAT THS PLAN.SMIRCAMON.OR RBIOW SURVEY WAS TH�AR�BY AAE OR ENSED PR FESECT VlSK3N der 19380,T929Vd01.dh 9 AND THAT I AM A DULY L1CB�LSID PROFESSIONAL LANDSIhRVtYOR <.; qr UNDER TIE LAWS Of 49 STATE OF MINNESOTA PRINT NAME DA MJ SOEBER j St.Paul Office DRAWN 2335 West Kgttway 36 D.IR Sdnt Patel.MA155)13 SIGNATURE: , Marla-651-63646W PROD.NO DATE NOVEMEN 7.2078 43133 Fox-651-06-1311NaWebs$e wwwWon1ec Dan 193603!!29 15 of 27 9/16/2019 Constant Contact:Emails:Customize Your Campaign Having trouble viewing this email? PFn Hi,just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in MAOSC. Don't forget to add cap@maosc.org to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your Inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Minnesota Association of Small Cities Newsletter State, Local& Federal Updates for Minnesota rs Small Cities September 16, 2019 Dotes From the Executive Director . Happy September, Minnesota Small City Leaders! - Download a text version of this In the last month I have had the opportunity to meet with many small newsletter here cities leaders as I traveled the state. I appreciate the time you have spent telling me about issues facing your city and I continue to be most impressed with the dedication and work that is being done in Minnesota's small cities.This is all part of our ongoing effort to meet with the leadership teams from any/all MN Small Cities Members State News across the state who are interested in doing so. If your city would State News welcome such a meeting, please contact Lynda or me to be added to Federal News the list for follow up when we know we will be traveling to your area. MAOSC I have also begun reaching out to various state leaders, on behalf of our small cities. Last week, I met with State Auditor,Julie Blaha,to *Committed to providing discuss ways to streamline city report submissions to the Auditor's small cities in Minnesota a office. Auditor Blaha is interested in hearing more from small cities to strong voice and consistent address issues or concerns you have while interacting with her office- representation at the state level,in the MN Legislature. so please let me know about any issues you may have and I will report *Dedicated to providing a back to her. Tomorrow, I will be meeting with Secretary of State, network for Member-Cities, Steve Simon,and State Elections Director, David Maeda. We'll fostering and facilitating let you know what comes out of that meeting in the Oct. update. communication and advocacy to enhance the quality of life that keeps our Our annual Fall Retreat Board Meeting will take place Oct. 11th, in small cities thriving. Hinckley and our host will be Hinckley Council Member and MAOSC It is because of your Vice President, Tim Burkhardt.The board will review this year's membership that MAOSC strategic Strat I e9 g can continue its ongoing plan and legislative agenda for the 2020 session. We will also efforts to engage with state vote on candidates to fill open Board of Directors seats. (*If you and federal policy makers, are interested in serving on the MAOSC Board you can apply h re . AS on your behalf. 9 Y PP Y always, MAOSC members are welcome to attend the Board meeting. ��ran,� $a,�_,r��pgm For additional details, please contact L ynd- /612-701-9194. J" MAOSC Survey response reminder: Thank you to all member cities that have already taken the time to fill out the MN Small Cities Survey sent to you earlier this month. If you've not yet completed the Small MAS Cities Survey,please do so at your earliest opportunity. It takes only Board of Directors a few minutes! Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback! Mary McComber President As always, Thank You for the work you do for your communities and Tim Burkhardt your support of MN Small Cities. If at any time you have concerns or Vice President issues you would like to see us take on ... or even simple suggestions Shannon Mortenson for improvement- feel free to email me at eap@maosc.org. Treasurer https://u!.congtgiocpiptect.com/mavmap/emcf/emaiUedit?flow=edit&camefrom=view&campaign=016a6449-4f92-4f78-a2e8-26c2e5cc83df 1/5 911612019 Constant Contact:Emails:Customize Your Campaign Joel Young Secretary Sincerely, Michael Hammes & James Joy eolrl.*4 Jacob Kolander Cap O'Rourke, Executive Director "Timely Announcements & Opportunities This should keep you busy for a while(lol); we found seven time- sensitive opportunities for you this month! Here they are, listed in order of deadlines. 1. Local Housing Trust Fund Guide to Implementation webina Thank You to The newly published Local Housing Trust Fund Manual from the Our Sponsors! Minnesota Housing Partnership features a series of helpful webinars. The Guide to Implementation of local housing trust funds from concept to execution will be shared by community experts on Friday, Gold Sponsors September 2(,1. The free one-hour webinar starts at 11 a.m. AF 2. Local Government Innovation Awards For cities,counties,townships, schools or native nations that have been innovating to improve services, offer new services, create a more engaged community or reduce the cost of local government. "Share Silver Sponsors your innovation for a chance to win $5,000 and a professional video highlighting your effort!" Deadline- Sept. 27. http. [/g.. .umn.edu/ 3. Presidential Primary Local Reimbursement Rulemaking The Office of the Secretary of State is requesting comments on possible rules governing the categories of expenses eligible for local reimbursement for the Presidential Nomination Primary. While not part of the official rulemaking record, comments and suggestions will be considered as the OSS decides what to include in any proposed rules or amendments to the rules. Deadline is October 4. ht0s.V1www somstate.mn.us/ 4. DNR offering grants to deal with EAS The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has grant money available to help communities combat emerald ash borer(EAB)and manage ash trees. Eligible activities include tree inventory, management plan development, ash tree and stump removal and replacement,and tree planting. Pre-applications due by October 4. htlpsy/www.dnrstate mn.uslgranWforesbmgmtlmal?aging-ash.himI 5. U of M offers Small Scale Partnership grants The Resilient Communities Project(RCP)at the U of M is currently seeking applicants for Small-Scale Partnership participants.The deadline for spring semester projects is October 15. 6. Highway Safft Improvement(HSIP)grants- 20210-23 The MnDOT Office of Traffic Engineering (OTE) is soliciting local project requests for 2020-23. More than $23.5 million is available for MAOSC Federal Highway Safety Improvement Project(HSIP)distribution over the next Issues Team four years. Cities under 5,000 are eligible to submit requests through https://ui.con"B"tact.com/mavmaptemd/ema!Vedit?flow--.edit&camefrom--mew&campoign=016a6449-4f92-4f78-a2e8-26c2e5ec83df 2/5 9/16/2019 Constant Contact:Emails:Customize Your Campaign your county's participation. Deadline to apply is November 27. Vince Spinner 7. Census 2020 grants available to cities.organizations MAOSC has been working with the State Demographic Center for over a year,to help ensure complete counts in all small cities across the state. Help with costs incurred are now available to cities and community organizations assisting with the 2020 Census count.The $750 grants will be available until funding runs out; submitting your application as soon as possible is advised. hfOs//www,minneapnlislvundalion.org/censusl `ATF, � w House Mini-Session heads to SE Minnesota The Minnesota House plans to hold several committee hearings and informational tours 1 in southeastern MN, including stops at the Niagara Cave in Harmony , and Farmers Park in Lewiston Oct . Local officials will have an opportunity to comment on area projects and funding concerns as the House Transportation Committee takes testimony at an Oct 4 hearing in Winona. This is an opportunity for MAOSC members to speak up for Sustainable Streets funding,after $16 million in streets assistance to small cities from the previous biennium was zeroed out by the Governor and 2019 Legislature. Building fees discussed in Legislative hearing Following a recent report funded by homebuilders there has been attention drawn to the development fees charged by cities.The Data presented to a Senate Committee does not, however, paint the full picture. A coalition of municipal organizations -In ludi g MAOSC- Sjgned a letter raising concerns with the report and opposing changes that would undermine local control on development issues. Pioneer Press 9.11.19 Local Government law changes summarized A concise and comprehensive summary of 2019 Minnesota law changes affecting local governments was recently published by the non-partisan House Research staff, and includes a section specifically devoted to municipalities. &UW.//www.house./eos=.mn.us/ Minn r% Political Scene IT Jason Lewis Will Run Against Sen.Tina Smith WCCO-8.22.19 Paynesville's Michelle Fischbach runs for Peterson's US House seat St. Cloud Times-9.3.19 F F R,A I, N e hftps://ui.con*@*Z"act.comhnavmap/emcf/emaii/edi aw--edit&camefrom=view&campaign=016a6449-4f92-4f78-a2e8-26c2e5ec83df 3/5 9/16/2019 Constant Contact:Emails:Customize Your Campaign FYI: A MN Small Cities Washington D.C. Fly-In is being planned for Late January or early February, 2020 and we are hoping that you will be able to join us! This will be great timing, as the new budget and appropriations cycle begins. Stay tuned for more details soon. The Sent 2019 Federal Legislative URdate our DC Lobbyist, Vince Spinner; Lockridge Grindal Nauen includes the following: • Minnesota Senators Announce Funding for Rural Communities • Senator Smith Announces "Rural Economic Working Group" • Coordination Required for Surface Transportation Bill • Rep Craig Looks to Boost Local Infrastructure Spending • Congress Continues Appropriations Work as Deadline Nears • House Passes Bill on Housing Accessibility in Rural Communities • Deadline Approaching for TANF Reauthorization • Ways&Means Finds Possible Path Forward on SALT Deductions • Admin Committing $2 Billion to Fighting Opioid Epidemic • FCC Cable Franchising Rule Effective on September 26 ■ 4 A-40 Minnesota Association of Small Cities shorts "Small Cities'Shorts"are brief,yet noteworthy items featuring MAOSC member cities and officials. Readers can submit potential Small Cities' Shorts or other feature ideas by emailing Lynda at da@maosc.org. Pine River-Backus: Free community meals gain following Brainerd DisW&*-8.24.19 Everyone knows Jim in Brewr Commerioa/News-6.25.19 Cottonwood establishes community foundation Independent-8.26.19 Dawson repurposes closed cheese plant Brainerd D/spa&-h-8.29.19 Garrison takes on issues preventing its improvement Mi//eL.acs Messenger-9.4.19 Harmony grain elevator restoration PbstSUIM&-8.26.19 Independence. Loretto sewer agreement getting close Press&News-8.29.19 St. Charles extends effort to bring hotel develo ment PbstBulk6h-8.18.19 We appreciate and welcome your feedback on these Newsletters. Please let us know if you've heard any information which might be https://ui.conq*g"ptact.com/mavmaptemd/email/edit?flow=edit&camefrom=view&campaign=016a6449-4192-4f78-a2e8-26c2e5cc83df 4/5 9/16/2019 Constant Contact:Emails:Customize Your Campaign beneficial to other Minnesota Small Cities members(such as a Regional or City or State communication, notice or press release). 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With the right mix of policy and regulatory solutions, local leaders can address the unique challenges of their housing markets. 1 21 of 27 KEYNOTE SPEAKER PETER KAGEYAMA Aurio,of rai the Love of Csrie3 Tho Love Aflair Between Peclofe and Their Pfaces* REGISTER PILC SUMMIT Making Sense of Municipal Budgets t' When it comes time to begin the development of your jurisdiction's annual budget, which song immediately pops into your head: 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of oall �111the Year"or"Don't Cry Out Loud"? Community Engagement Lessons for Increasing Health Equity in Your City ;4 In Rancho Cucamonga's experience, bringing people from all departments face-to-face is a powerful way to demonstrate how all departments are impacting health. What Cities Are Asking Congress to Accomplish This Fall First things first, we need to prevent a federal government shutdown. America's cities, towns and villages cannot afford another government shutdown. News FCC Cable Order Effective Date Set CitiesSpeak- September 10, 2019 City Council Continues to Make Affordable Housing a Priority Rivard Report- September 6, 2019 If Lightfoot forges ahead with congestion pricing in Chicago, what form should it take? Chicago Sun Times - September 6, 2019 2 22 of 27 Announcements IML Executive Director Brad Cole Appointed to Census Bureau's NAC Brad Cole, executive director of the Illinois Municipal League (IML) was recently appointed to the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations (NAC). NAC advises the Census Bureau on hard-to-count communities - and is critical to ensuring an accurate census. Congratulations, Brad, we're proud to see a voice for America's communities on the advisory council. Learn more. 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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 4 24 of 27 Metro Cities News 9/20/19 Page 1 of 3 CMETRO Member Login 8 Search ��u atrOPAW MtNdpettles Home Metro Cities News About Us Meetings&Events Membership Advocacy Policies&Resources MAMA Return to the blog Upcoming Events Metro Cities News 9/20/19 by:Kimberly Ciarroccni Thu Sep 26,2019 Category:Newsietter I MAMA Luncheon Cll,—MAMA Thu Oct 10,2019 Sep Metro Cities Board of Directors 20 In This Issue: Meeting Crtewry.Metro CAea 8-rd of oimn Metro Cities Participates in Forum to Respond to Builders"Priced Out'Pacer Thu Nov 14 2019 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act(LCA)Fall 2019 Deadline Approaching I MAMA Luncheon Category:MAMA Thu Nov Clean Water Council Opening _uNov.e --. 14,2079 Mafm Regional Meetlnq licv Adootion Meeting Catego,y.Meeting View Full Calendar Metro Cities Participates in Forum to Respond to Builders'"Priced Out"Paper Metro Cities and several city officials participated this week in a Sensible Land Use Coalition panel to Our Tweets respond to the Twin Cities builders'association's Priced Out industry paper that was released earlier this year.Metro Cities staff and officials from the cities of Lakeville,Cottage Grove and St.Louis Park Tweets by shared information on local residential development processes,with local officials providing examples @MetroCitiesMN of how they work with builders and developers to advance shared goals of meeting local housing M Metro Cities needs. €a2fA%rcCi2iesMN The Metropolitan Council Land The panel was designed to provide local perspectives and reactions to the paper and narratives being Use Advisory committee Ineiudes advanced by developers concerning regulations and the public costs associated with homebuilding in city officials from Coon Rapids, the metro region as well as statewide. Corcoran,Brooklyn Center, Roseville,5t Paul,New Hope The Cipr of Lakeville provided numerous specific criticisms on the paper's omissions,inaccuracies, and Burnsville. numerical analysis,conclusions that can not be replicated,misleading statements of regulatory requirements,and lack of context on overall home availability and affordability.Lakeville City Administrator Justin Miller explained how the sale of newly built homes is one part of the home sales market and noted that homes at lower sale prices are available for first-time homebuyers.He noted that Metro Cities 29%of sales in the city in 2018 were for homes priced under$250,000 and an additional 15%of home @Metr:lCitiesMN sales were under$300,000. Metropolitan Council Land Use Advisory Committee hears update on comprehensive plans. we City Administre rinifer Levitt sl" information on what cities can and cannot do in 138 plans have been received; the residential market.She explained how the major inputs into homebuilding such as land costs and 43 have been authorized. sale prices,construction materials,labor and construction workforce are not controlled by individual cities.She discussed cities'roles in land use and zoning,citywide planning and vision setting through the comprehensive plan update process,determining local housing needs and responding to changing Embed View on�wtter demographics and market trends and working with developers and builders on specific projects.She highlighted Cottage Grove's efforts to expedite plan reviews,provide clear and concise standards and policies,and to ensure public health and safety through inspections.She stated that the city has added seasonal inspectors,added staff to release escrows faster,and enhanced software for online permitting.Ms.Levitt also explained that a key decision the city makes is haw to pay for infrastructure driven by new home construction and adding new residents,including roads,sewer pipes and water supply.She explained that Cottage Grove,like many others,subsidizes new infrastructure needs for development even with cost recovery structures in place.Cities carry costs up front and defer assessments,which further increases costs and is paid for by existing taxpayers. 25 of 27 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=corn dailyplanetblog&view—entry&yea... 9/20/2019 Metro Cities News 9/20/19 Page 2 of 3 The,,b of St.Louis Park provided detailed examples of what cities are currently doing to include, promote and preserve affordable housing.Community Development Director Karen Barton highlighted a range of city initiatives on the front end of development to support new homes,while also explaining preservation strategies to keep existing homes affordable and maintained to safe standards.City actions such as reducing lot sizes,adjusting setbacks,reducing parking minimums and Increasing density can all reduce the amount it costs to build a home.Other city initiatives focus on residents, Including down payment and first-time buyer assistance,land trusts,rehabilitation and preservation loan programs,rental subsidies and tenant protection ordinances. Metro Cities staff shared updates on the two legislative committees that were established this year to examine housing affordability.As reported in Metro Cities News,a Senate Select Committee is focused on homeownership strategies while a bicameral legislative commission has a broader focus of housing affordability for both renters and homeowners.Metro Cities expects interim discussions from the two committees to inform policy debates at the Capitol during the 2020 legislative session.Metro Cities also discussed the overall roles of the local government and private sectors with respect to the provision of housing. Sideshows from the city presentations can be found here.Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215- 4001 orchariie metrocMesmn.ora with any questions. Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act(LCA)Fall 2019 Deadline Approaching Cities seeking Livable Communities funding for the fall 2019 round must submit applications by 3:00 pm November 1,2019.The Community Development division of the Metropolitan Council announced availability of$568,000 for Pre-Development grants,$2.9 million for brownfield cleanup grants including up to$125,000 for environmental site investigation,and$444,500 for investigation or cleanup grants in Areas of Concentrated Poverty. 2019 application guides are available on the .Application forms are available on WebGran* Metro Cities supports the Livable Communities funding programs and last year convened a work groups to review the program and make recommendations to ensure the funding is available and awards are structured to meet city needs and statutory goals. Contact LCA staff with questions: Paul Burns,LCA Manager 651-602-1106 paw.ourns(Wmetc.state.mn.uj Hannah Gary,LCDA/LCDA-TOD Program Coordinator 651-602-1633 •h.caa@metc.state.m mus Marcus Martin,TBRA Program Coordinator 651-602-1054 marcus.marungmemstate.mmus Clean Water Council Opening The MN Secretary of State is seeking city government applicants for an opening on the Clean Water Council.The term ends January 2021.The Clean Water Council advises on the administration and implementation of the Clean Water Legacy Act.By December 1 of each even-numbered year,the Council is required to submit a report to the Legislature and Governor that includes recommendations for Clean Water Fund appropriations for the purposes stated in Article XI,Section 15 of the Minnesota Constitution and Minn.Stat.§114D.50,an evaluation of progress made by the Clean Water Fund,and future funding needs. The Clean Water Fund may only be spent to protect,enhance,and restore water quality in lakes,rivers, and streams and to protect groundwater from degradation.At least five percent of the Clean Water Fund must be spent only to protect drinking water sources.Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at the Minnesota Pollutlon Control Agency,520 Lafayette Road North,St.Paul.Members are compensated$55 per diem plus expenses. How to Apply: 26 of 27 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view--entry&yea... 9/20/2019 Metro Cities News 9/20/19 Page 3 of 3 Visit the • Scroll down to find the correct Agency/Board/Council. • Choose the correct seat type,and click button that says APPLY.The system will walk you through creating an application profile. Page 2 of the application will now allow you to attach the following documents: Letter of Interest Resume or Biography Applicants are encouraged to use the online application as the Appointing Authority will have access to your information as soon as it is submitted.Applications submitted via downloadable application may experience some delay in reaching the Appointing Authority. Qaner annliCatWp,4 may be submitted by email to Open Appointments or by mail or in person to: Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State 180 State Office Building 100 Rev.Dr.Martin Luther King,Jr.Blvd. St Paul,MN 55155-1299 Questions may be directed to Paul Gardner,Administrator,Clean Water Council,(651)757-2384, Share this post: Metro Cities(Association of Metropolitan Municipalities) 145 University Ave W,Suite 125 St.Paul,MN 55103 651-2154000 Backtotop^ pied by Q Iwenteer[Adls 27 of 27 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 9/20/2019