HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes- January 24th 2020 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS EY r: January % m,2020
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FROM: Erie Ja son, i a
Zoning&Development Items:
1. An application was submitted Fury Motors for n Inted se Permit- wholesaling of autos-at their eastly site—Staff
expects this to be reviewed and on the F Planning Co i enda. Please see the enclosed invitation to FURY requesting a
Staff meeting to ascertain more information.
2. The City was advised by MN SENATE Staff Member Suzy Terrew(Sp.)that the Norell Ave. Project will be included on the
Senate Bonding Tour. Based on the phone call with Ms.Terrew,this event is slated for WEDNESDAY 1129120-at 8:30 am at the Oak
Parte Heights City Hall.The plan as we are advised, is to have the Senate Bus arrive at City Hall as their first stop on the tour;receive
any presentation the City may desire to make and then get back on the bus and visit the Site. In total 65 minutes is allocated to the
City. So,staff will be prepared similar to the House Tour as best we can,although no tent as it is here at City Hall.
3. We expect to receive an application for SMALL CELLULAR ANTENNA—at three locations in the City,generally near the High
School. No speck design is known at this time;however,carvers are required to secure a ROW from the City.Enclosed is a map of
their planned locations.
Other Items:
• METRO CITIES news for 1124/20
• The City has sent a thank-you letter to the individual who applied to the Parte Commission and was not appointed—Don Hovland
—see enclosed.
• Mr.Chuck LeRoux has been appointed to the BCWD. Having a City representative such as Chuck L.will add significantly more
pragmatism to their operations. Recall,the City Council did offer a letter of support for his appointment. On a related note,the
BCWD is taking input on their DRAFT REPORT based on the most recent workshop held on Dec 2nd.That document is enclosed.
Mayor McComber provided:
1. Shelly Christensen Legislative Update for 1123120
2. NLC Weekly for 1119120
3. MAOSC Update for 1121120
4. Lower ST.Croix Valley Partnership Commission Agenda for 1129 and Meeting Minutes
5. MN Dept of Corrections—Community Advisory Meeting Minutes for 1117/20
6. Information on 2020 Main Street Event
Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
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TPC3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 1o0
Anoka, MN 65303
Phone: 763.231.5840
Facsimile: 763.42 7.0520
TPC@P1anningCo.00rn
January 22, 2020
David Phillips
Phillips Architects
401 North Third Street
Suite 450
Minneapolis, MN 55401
RE: Oak Park Heights— Fury Motors— Interim Use Permit for an Automotive
Storage and Sales— 14702 60th Street North
FILE NO: 236.02—20.01
Dear Mr. Phillips:
The City is in receipt of your application materials submitted on January 16, 2020 for
outdoor automotive storage and sales at 14702 60th Street North in Oak Park Heights.
The application consists of a request for an Interim Use Permit to allow for the storage
and sales at this dealership location for two years. With this letter we are notifying you
that the application is not complete. The City will deem it complete with receipt of the
following items by January 29, 2020.
1. Please provide mailing labels from Washington County to include properties 500
feet from property lines.
2. Provide an additional narrative indicating how the building is to be used. Will the
building be used office space, and will customers come to the site directly?
3. Indicate any improvements to the site or building that you have planned as part
of this application.
4. Will there be any signage added to the site?
Staff has reviewed the application materials and we would invite you and your
representatives to a staff meeting on January 29, 2020 at 10:30 AM at City Hall to
discuss the application and address any questions you may have.
If the application materials are submitted as requested, the Planning Commission would
consider the application at a meeting scheduled for February 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the
City Hall Council chambers.
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House and Senate leaders released a memo this week with agreed-to committee deadlines for the 2020 View Full Calendar
legislative session that begins on February 11.
The deadlines are as follows:March 13(bills must be acted on favorably in their house of origin);March our Tweets
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(committees must act favorably on appropriations and finance bills),
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State Revenue Update
The state Office of MN Management and Budget(MMB)released Its monthly revenue and economic
update showing that general fund receipts for November and December 2019 were$155 million,or
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net sales tax receipts were lower than anticipated.
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EVENT:Regional Solicitation Workshops
The Metropolitan Council will host two workshop meetings(see below)to introduce prospective
applicants to the 2020 Regional Solicitation for transportation projects.Approximately$180 million in
federal transportation funds are expected to be available for allocation in 2024-2025.
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The application period for the Regional Solicitation is expected to be open In February,with all
applications required to be submitted no later than April 16,2024.After projects are scored and ranked,
the schedule calls for the Transportation Advisory Board(TAB)to select projects for funding late in
2020.To learn more about the Regional Solicitation,click ,or attend the upcoming workshops
detailed below.
Workshop Times and Locations
Tuesday,January 28.2:30-4:00 pm
Metropolitan Council,Lower Level A
390 Robert Street North,St.Paul,MN 55101
Erlday,January 31 9: - ;00 am
Metro Cities,St.Croix Room
145 University Avenue West,St.Paul,MN 55103
Application Categories
The majority of the federal funding to be awarded through the Regional Solicitation is for projects in
2024 and 2025.Projects will be selected for the following 11 application categories:
1. Traffic Management Technologies(Roadway System Management)
2. Spot Mobility and Safety(new category for 2020 Regional Solicitation)
3. Strategic Capacity(Roadway Expansion)
4. Roadway Reconstruction/Modernization
5. Bridge Rehabilitation/Replacement
6. Transit Expansion
7. Transit Modernization
8. Travel Demand Management(2022 and 2023 funds)
9. Multiuse Trails and Bicycle Facilities
10. Pedestrian Facilities
11, Safe Routes to School
Questions about the Regional Solicitation can be directed to TAB Coordinator Elaine Koutsoukos at 651-
602-1717 or
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January 24, 2020
TO: Mr. Don Hovland
5255 Nolan Parkway
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Also via Email: donaIdhov@comcast.net
RE: Parks and Trails Commiss!on
Dear Mr. Hovland:
The City wants to thank you for your interest and submission of an application to serve on the Parks and
Trails Commission.They had to excellent candidates to consider including you! Unfortunately,at this
time you were not selected to fill that single vacant seat. However,we would ask that you monitor the
Park Commission as seats do come up for appointment somewhat regularly.
In the interim,the City and its Parks and Trails Commission would gladly welcome your input and public
participation in any dialogue you might desire to invest your time in
Kind regards,
Eric Johnson
City Administrator
Cc: City Parks&Trails Commission Members
Jenni Pinski,City Clerk.
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Summary of Stakeholder Feedback
December 2, 2019 Workshop
Prepared by
FRESHWATER
2424 Territorial Road Suite B I Saint Paul, MN 55114 1 freshwater.org
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Within the Brown's Creek watershed,cities,developers,and watershed staff are all working in their respective
roles to improve the community.When efforts from those roles run counter to each other,difficulties can arise,
and recent watershed district rules changes resulted in new tensions.
In 2018, in recognizing the value of partnerships, Brown's Creek Watershed District(BCWD) invited Freshwater to
host a workshop to discuss the challenges, understand impacts,and uncover options to address challenges and
move forward.Since then, BCWD staff and consultants have continued to meet to explore possible refinements to
more contentious elements of the rule so as to develop a proposal for changes that would address previous
concerns while stili protecting water quality. Before the proposed change was posted for official public comment,
the BCWD staff and managers wanted to check in with a broader stakeholder group to ensure buy-in and support
from those engaged in the 2018 workshop.
To do so, BCWD again invited Freshwater to design and lead a workshop to solicit feedback from stakeholders.
That workshop was held on December 2, 2019, nearly one year after the first workshop. Karen Kill of BCWD
provided an overview of the proposed changes(provided as an attachment to this report). With that grounding
information, participants were then asked to respond to the following three questions in a series of small group
conversations:
1. What do you see as the strengths of the proposed changes and process to get there?
2. What concerns do you have?What's missing?
3. What next steps make sense?
By using open-ended questions,a wide range of comments could be received.Through analysis of each individual
comment,themes across the questions emerged.This report is organized by those themes,with a summarized
listing of responses to each type of question (strengths,concerns, next steps).A full list of all comments is also
attached to this report.
Comments included in the analysis for this report were written by participants themselves,and maintained
verbatim throughout the analysis. In reviewing the comments and writing this report, Freshwater was careful to
not apply their own lens or bias.This report should be taken not as Freshwater's opinion, but rather a narrative of
participant comments.
Contents
High-level overview of outcomes Page 2
Moving forward Page 4
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Four major themes emerged through Freshwater's analysis of the comments generated by participants. In order
to readily consider and use the feedback as appropriate,comments were merged together within each question.
A full listing of the individual comments and their categories is attached to this document for review.
Collaboration and delegation of responsibilities
Strenp,ths
Responsiveness of the board in engaging in this process
Use of stakeholder input from the last meeting
Overall increase in collaboration between cities and the watershed district
The usefulness of the two page handout for others to review,organized,simplified
Concerns
Fear that collaboration will stop or fall by the wayside after this first year
Concerns that others are still not engaged or present at the check-in meeting
Uncertainty about who will"own" permitting—cities or the Watershed District—and what a transfer of
authority would look like; likewise,who enforces the changes and what assurances will be laid out
There are some spots where language is still ambiguous or open to interpretation, such as"where BCWD
concurs" in reference to when flexible treatment options can be used
Next steps
Layout a timeline of what implementation of the rule change will look like
Develop the agreements with cities,establishing clear roles for all involved and covering permitting,
inspections, maintenance,and enforcement, and what to do about properties located in both watersheds
Include stakeholders in the development of the guidance documents to ensure they fit stakeholder needs
Hold regular meetings without a development-specific agenda in order to continue to build relationships
and enhance collaboration,and continue to work on communications and engagement strategies
Engage in adaptive management with the rules and rule-making process
Consistency with other communities
Strenp,ths
Using MIDS,flexible treatment options,and standards for rate control means there's improved
consistency across the metro with other watershed districts and communities
Consistency can increase efficiency of permitting process—for implementing entity and applicant
Concerns
Some are still interested in seeing MIDS watershed wide---not just in the area draining to the diversion
structure
- There is concern that consistency in language will not lead to consistency in implementation
Next steps
Continue to build towards greater consistency with other watershed districts,and review options for
consistency with other areas within the watershed (including review of flexible treatment options,
regional treatment,and MIDS)
Investigate ways to increase consistency with other rules as well
Work to make permitting more efficient for areas inside and outside the drainage area leading to the
diversion structure
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Regional treatment and flexible treatment options
Strengihs
Inclusion of flexible and regional treatment options makes rule more realistic by providing off-ramps for
the design process
Regional treatment could make projects more cost-effective and easier to manage in the future
Added flexibility with a more streamlined process is appreciated
Flexibility may lead to more creativity
Concerns
Flexibility will not lead to creativity(ie, reuse)
Uncertainty about who will pay for or manage regional treatment,or how to find space or appropriate
locations for these projects
Next steps
Consider adding flexible and regional treatment options across the watershed
Establish funding sources and commitments to regional treatment projects
Water quality and quantity
Strengths
- The DWSMA is taken into consideration,along with other infiltration concerns
There are two different levels of protection—one for the diversion structure and one for the rest of the
watershed—that make the rule more practical while providing for water and natural resource benefit
locally and downstream
Concerns
- Impact of climate change on water volume and rate,and ability for existing infrastructure and rules to
account for those changes
Uncertainty about if the rule change will actually still protect water, or if it will encourage developers to
do more than the minimum
Uncertainty about who will have stormwater management and flooding responsibilities,or who to go to if
a problem along these lines exists
Next steps
- Review the data used for rule development with climate change in mind
- Look into the maintenance of stormwater infrastructure
- Continue to enhance protection of other water bodies in the Brown's Creek watershed
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At the end of the December 2,2019 meeting, participants were asked to weigh in on their willingness to have the
proposed change to the rule put forward for official public comment.To gauge interest, Freshwater used a
process known as"Fist to Five".
The purpose of"Fist to Five" is to validate group consensus,take inventory of where folks are at, or engage those
who are not yet onboard in vocalizing their concerns. Participants were asked to use their hand to indicate how
comfortable or confident they felt about proceeding to the next step,with a fist(or zero)signifying complete
opposition and a 5 signifying complete support.The goal is not to get everyone to a five, but to get those below a
three to a three or higher. In order to do so,those showing below a three are asked what they need to get them
to support the change.
All but a couple of participants held up numbers three or higher,and BCWD staff met with anyone at a two or
lower immediately following the meeting to identify what sticking points remained so that a solution could be
found. At the time of this report being written, public comment has opened on the draft rule changes.
Next steps for the Board
Freshwater commends the Brown's Creek Watershed District and local stakeholders for the work they have done
over the last year,as well as their continued willingness to collaborate and move towards a system that works
better for everyone.
Each of the sections above noted what participants felt made sense for next steps based on the rule change and
scope of the discussion at the meeting on December 2,2019. in addition to reviewing those comments and
responding as appropriate, Freshwater encourages that the Board consider the following in their next steps:
1. Work with local stakeholders to develop guidance documents to help with implementation of the rule
change.
2. Revisit the other recommendations generated at the December 2018 workshop.
3. Continue meeting with those have participated in this process,and those who haven't,to build on the
trust and relationships that have been established or improved over the last year.
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We're just a few short weeks away from the start of the 2020 Legislative Session, and
there are some upcoming events and topics I wanted to update you on, the first being
tomorrow's meeting of the Climate Action Caucus.
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Our Climate Action Caucus has held informational hearings focusing on the intersection
of climate and various other policy issues, such as housing, public health, and the
environment. Tomorrow, we'll be focusing on climate and our state colleges and
universities. The hearing will begin at 10am, and you're welcome to joiin us in St. Paul,
or follow along on the live video stream at: ' w.house.mnllive. For information
on upcoming meetings, you can register to receive updates from the Climate Action
Caucus here.
Community Conversation on Transportation
This year at the Minnesota Legislature, members are going to spend a lot of time
advocating for infrastructure projects in their district. For our community, that includes
the regional transportation updates we urgently need.
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discuss the transportation needs of our district, especially when it comes to
infrastructure projects along MN-36. I'll be joined by Washington County Commissioner
Gary Kriesel, and Rep. Fue Lee, the vice chair of the House Capital Investment Division.
You can RSVP on or Facebook page are. I hope you're able to join us!
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This year, Minnesota's presidential nomination process has some significant changes,
the biggest being that voters will have the ability to participate in a primary, separate
from party caucuses. Minnesota's Presidential Primary will take place on March 3, but
early absentee voting has already begun! Here are some common FAQs on the
presidential primary:
When will the presidential nomination primary take place?
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• Will all parties be on the same ballot?
o No, each major party will have a separate ballot.
Will there be a place to write in a choice or vote for"uncommitted"?
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of write-in candidates to be counted seven days before the primary.
• Will any other offices be on the ballot?
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primary ballot in August.
Will parties have to abide by the primary results?
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• Will there still be precinct caucuses?
o Yes, precinct caucuses and local and state nominating conventions will
still take place to conduct other party business.
If you have any questions about Minnesota's presidential primary, or voting in general,
highly encourage you to contact the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State at
mnvotes.org or 1-877-600-VOTE to make sure your voice is heard.
Stay In Touch
If you can't make it to the upcoming events, please feel to contact me with any
questions or comments you may have on the legislative process. You can reach me at
p.shelly.christensenO-house, or(651) 296-4244.
Sincerely,
Representative Shelly Christensen
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Grants ($75 Million) and a State match of the Federal Water
Infrastructure program of$25 million -which will be matched by
$125 million of federal money- helping over 40 different
communities improve water systems (see list in link) ...
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the Local Road Improvement Program, $112 million for Local
Bridge Replacement program, $110 million for Rail Grade
Separations, and $10 million for Safe Routes to Schools program
... ,Read mo-rg here
* Housing: Governor Walz also included over$200 million for
Housing Infrastructure Bonds and $60 million in Public Housing
Rehabilitation ... Read more here
* Local Projects: Over $536 Million is being proposed for
"Quality of Life" projects across the state, including projects in the
MAOSC Member Cities of Chatfield and Perham ...
MAOSC Team: Read more here
* Higher Ed: $447 trillion is being proposed to upgrade
Minnesota Universities and Campuses ... Read more here
GOP Senate 2020 Plan:The Senate GOP caucus also laid out its
vision for the 2020 session last week, stating that Bonding is clearly
the focus of this session and that they will concentrate on roads and
bridges. Majority leader Gazelka is also hoping to reduce taxes, reduce
drug costs and create a clean energy plan that helps to transition MN
to more clean energy, without using mandates. Details are still to be
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• Emmer secures$I OM for mental health services in farm country
• Second round of Reconnect(broadband) Program funding
• USDA's 2019 investments to build rural prosperity
• USDA to host Housing Resource Sessions
• Final Opportunity Zone rules expand on safe harbors
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this month. Here they are, in order of deadlines:
1. Hopsing Resources Engagement Sessions offered by
Minnesota Housing are scheduled for St. Peter(Jan. 30), Cloquet
(Feb. 5), and Brainerd (Feb. 10).
2.The 2020 Houling Tax Credits (HTC) second round of
applications are currently open with a final submission deadline of Jan.
31. Approximately$529,618 in tax credits are available, divided
between two pools of money.
3.Airport Infrastructure,Renewal (AIR) Program. The Airport
Infrastructure Renewal (AIR) program provides grants to counties,
airport authorities, or cities to keep or enhance jobs in the area,
increase the tax base, or expand or create new economic
development.The application submission deadline is Jan. 31,
4. Second Round of Reconnect Program Application Window
QRening Jan. 2020:The ReConnect Program offers loans, grants,
and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in
areas of rural America without sufficient broadband access. The
application window for this round of funding will open on Jan. 31.
S. MN Wireless Broadband User Forum Feb 4-7 in Walker, St.
Cloud, and North Mankato, respectively. These are one-day events and
space is limited. RSVP before Jan. 31.
G.Airp2rt Economic ImpactStudy: Local Economic calculator
training registration is now open for half-day training and summary
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governments with establishing Local Housing Trust Funds. Resources
developed by MHP include the Local Housing Trust Fund Manugl
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and guest speakers. MHP is also gathering information -via this short
survey-from cities,towns and counties to better understand what
resources are needed to support a local housing trust fund for your
community. Deadline undetermined.
S. DEED's Office of Broadband Development is now accepting
applications for Community Certification. To become certified in the
Tel commuter Forward! Program. Minnesota cities must adopt a
resolution that includes a statement of support and commitment to
promote telecommuting.The Office of Broadband Development
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LOWER ST. CROIX MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
PARTNERSHIP TEAM
7:00 PM Wednesday,January 29,2019
City Hall
14168 Oak Park Blvd.N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Agenda for MEETING#70
(Quorum(6 6 + 5)13 X 0.6 4)
7:00 1. Introductions- Sign in—Determination of quorum
7:10 2.Approval of Minutes of May 29,2019
7:15 3. Meet the Lower St Croix River Management Commission Members.
a. Future Commission Meetings.
7:45 4.Land Use Decision Reviews
a. Hartman Pierce County, Lift
b. Gilbert,Hudson, Home addition
c. Mickelson, Pierce County, Septic Sysyem
d.LandDevCo Hudson
8:00 S. Hudson Ietter on Ashford property 1826 River Ridge Road
8:15 6. Partnership Team Elections (Chair,Vice Chair, Technical Committee members.
8:10 6.General Riverway Announcements -Adjourn
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Since the PT has no staff or budget, agendas and minutes will be furnished only by e-mail
Future Land Use Review Committee meetings:Afton City Hall, 5:00 PM second Tuesday of
each 5- Wednesday month. January 14,2020,April 14, 2020,July 14, 2020,December 15, 2020.
Future Partnership Meetings: Oak Park Heights City Hall, 7:00 PM 5"'Wednesday. July 31,
October 30, January 29, 2020,April 29, 2020,July 29,2020,December 30, 2020.
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LOWER ST. CROIX MANAGEMENT COMMISSION PARTNERSHIP TEAM
MINUTES OF MEETING#69
May 29, 2019
Oak Park Heights City Hall, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota
1. Roll call—Introductions—Sign4n
The meeting was called to order by David Beaudet. Present: Beaudet, Sierra Club; Buck
Malick, St. Croix County and St.Croix Scenic Coalition; Jan Cuccia, Town of Troy; Jen
Sorensen, MN DNR; Byron Karns,National Park Service; Stephen Ebner, West
Lakeland Township; and Jennie Boeder, Town of Troy.
2. Approval of Minutes of October 30,2018
Ebner, seconded by Beaudet, moved to approve the Minutes. Motion carried.
3. Land Use Decision Reviews
a. Hudson (annexation and zoning),Palmquist: not present to give review.
b. Hudson (pool variance),Beaudet: Beaudet provided his review,which is
attached hereto and incorporated into the Minutes. He reported the existing home
on the property was torn down and a new house was rebuilt, and a pool was
constructed in the bluff line set back area. He showed a picture and site plan.
Beaudet said he wanted to write a letter to the City regarding the retaining wall.
Malick suggested Beaudet write the Ietter as the Chairperson asking if there was a
variance granted to repair the retaining wall.
c. 661 Quixote,Lakeland,Malick: Sorensen provided an update. She said the
review could not be completed at this time.
4. Request to Managing Agencies to Schedule Commission Meeting
No action taken.
S. Election to Officers
Sorensen facilitated the election. Malick, seconded by Cuccia, moved to nominate David
Beaudet as Chairperson. Motion carried. Beaudet, seconded by Ebner, moved to
nominate Malick as Vice-Chairperson. Motion carried. Beaudet nominated Palmquist and
Cuccia as the technical committee representatives.No objections were made.
6. General Riverway Announcements/Adjourn
Sorensen reported that an application for a slackline for one day over the St. Croix River
was made. She said DNR staff felt no permit fee was needed and gave permission for a
temporary slackline. She said the DNR had a general permit with no fee similar to what
was used for docks.
Beaudet announced future Partnership Meeting dates.
Cuccia, seconded by Malick, moved to adjourn at 8:12 p.m. Motion carried.
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Lower St. Croix Partnership Team Land Use Action Review Checklist
Applicant's last name: Melvin & Jaclyn Ashford
Local government: Hudson
Type of permit(s): After the Fact variance to build pool in bluff line set back area.
Project description: Construct a new pool in the bluff line setback and to have
four-foot setback from the bluff line.
Did applicant submit adequate material to enable the local government to
make a sound decision? (Rules require specific materials to be submitted,
although some materials are not essential for certain types of decisions.) There
is a complete application. Submitted 8-14-2018 and before the Zoning Board of
Appeals on September 26 2018.
Did the local government notify DNR in the proper time frame and include
appropriate application materials? DNR was consulted after the fact the pool
was started and comments received on September 24 2018. DNR asked that
standards for variances be upheld and be within the law?
Did the local government hold a proper hearing (if required)? Yes.
Did the local government document its decision with appropriate findings,
etc.? The findings are incomprehensible the existing home removed and pool built
in existing home location 4 feet from the bluff line.
Did the DNR respond in the appropriate time frame? After the fact letter after
the Wisconsin DNR asked the city to issue a stop work order for the pool. The
DNR provided comments about the process only and what the board had to put
into the findings.
What was the outcome?Variance granted to allow building a new pool in the
bluff line setback, zero foot set back. The established bluff line did not match the
existing bluff line with existing structure.
Is the outcome consistent with protection of the river's outstandingly
remarkable values (scenic, recreational, geologic)?No
Reviewed 7-30-2013 Beaudet
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DEPARTMENT
OF CORRECTIONS
DATE: January 17, 2020
TO: Community Advisory Members
FROM: Guy Bosch, Warden
SUBJECT: Community Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2020,
held at MCF-Stillwater
Attendees: Guy Bosch STW Warden, Jeff Titus OPH Warden, Victor Wanchena STW
AWA, Chris Pawelk OPH AWO, Sherlinda Wheeler OPH AWA, Laura Eastman Bayport
Police Chief, Adam Bell Bayport City Administrator, Brian Mueller WA County, Doug
Anschutz WA County, Pete Orput WA County Attorney, Brent Wartner WA County
Attorney's Office, Terry Thomas WA County, Mary McComber OPH Mayor, Kent
Grandlienard Baytown Township.
➢ Introductions
MCF-Stillwater Updates: Warden Guy Bosch
Warden Bosch started at MCF-Stillwater on July 1, 2019. He has worked in
several different capacities at many different locations. He is enjoying his
new role at MCF-Stillwater.
Recently, MCF-Stillwater brought back serving hot breakfasts every day and
some shops opened up past gate 3 beginning with cabinet making which
employs 12 students, We plan to open VT Weld in March or April, building
20 will house MinnCor and eventually Computers for Schools will be in
building 18.
The Office of Legislative Auditors were here and toured both facilities and
interviewed staff. The report should be out soon which will provide us an
opportunity to see where we can improve.
Good programming equals good security. With that in mind, we are working
to push more programming and move toward a program rich environment.
Most of the double bunks at MCF-STW have been removed with only 64
left.
A malware virus hit both facilities and 800 computers needed to be
replaced. Jeff T: MNIT came from around the state to replace all these
computers. Victor, This was a slow process of reconfiguring everything. it
was determined that this was not a targeted malware attack. This event did
exercise our contingency planning and we came through it well.
Staffing is a big issue for both facilities, MCF-STW is 45 staff short right
now. We are working on retention and recruitment by holding hiring events,
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considering the possibility of hiring part time employees, etc. So much k
more programming could be achieved here if or when we are at full
compliment. Victor: With our location being outside of the Mpls/St Paul
area, people believe we are too far away but we really aren't that far.
Wages are the other big issue to deal with. We need to try and make some
adjustments.
MCF-STW averages about 30 shifts of overtime a day. We are currently
managing with staff that are wanting the overtime. Eventually they will get
burned out and when summer arrives there will be less volunteers.
MCF-STW's industry building 49 has been converted to a K9 training area
which works very well during the winter season. If you have K9 training to
conduct and need a space it could be utilized for that as well.
Stillwater held a Friends and Family tour in December which was well
attended. These tours allowed family and friends of staff to see where their
loved one works. We plan to conduct these tours each year.
All of our community partners should feel free to call anytime.
➢ MCF-Oak Park Heights Updates: Warden Jeff Titus
• Warden Titus has also worked in several different positions at multiple
facilities. Prior to becoming the Warden of MCF-Oak Park Heights in May
2019 he was the Warden at MCF-Rush City.
o AWO Chris Pawelk moved to MCF-OPH in July 2019.
We don't have as much programming as MCF-STW but we are focusing on
restructuring scheduling so we can add some programming.
MCF-OPH has the only mental health unit and we process the canteen
orders for all facilities. Last year MCF-STW partnered with us on canteen
services.
MCF-OPH has been working to reprioritize programming. The Art program
has been brought back and a first meal with Changing Faces will be held
with men who are modeling good behavior.
We are currently renovating all showers in facility and a dishwasher will be
replaced.
A new Captain and a new Education Director will be hired at MCF-OPH in
the coming months.
o Staffing is also an issue at MCF-OPH with 26 staff short.
The Oak Park Heights range is open again and working out well.
„ A bonding project to build a transport garage is being considered.
V We have moved to GTL for phone and tablet services. Infrastructure is
being set up so we can tightly control this system
We were overwhelmed with the community support of the Officer Parise
Memorial event in September.
Having this engagement with our community partners is wonderful.
> MCF-Stillwater Updates: AWA Victor Wanchena
• Our MSU offenders have been on a GPS system for the last three years.
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This system has worked well so far and has an alarm that sounds
immediately if the device is cut off.
During the past year we have been upgrading a lot of the exterior lighting
and switching to LED's. The LED's work well because they light up the
immediate area.
The street sweeper purchased from the City of Bayport has worked very
well. Thank you.
We continue storm water work installing rain gardens so the run off is within
guidelines,
With no major bonding projects right now we can focus on routine facility
maintenance. We are currently in the process of revamping the industry
buildings, adding cameras, and opening up sight lines.
Security threat groups have taken over some areas of the Native American
programming. We brought in a tribal liaison to help identify what has been
going right and what needs work. A cultural feast was held and the
Lieutenant Governor attended the event. We continue to work to find ways
to provide a more direct route back to the community for these offenders.
➢ MCF-OPH Updates: AWA Sherlinda Wheeler
• On February 28th the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon bowling tournament will be
held.
Adopt a Highway in honor of Officer Joe Parise: Osgood Avenue beginning
at Highway 36 and ending at the stop sign at 471h Street.
➢ ROUNDTABLE:
➢ Washington County Attorney Pete Orput
• We are ready to go with the Edward Johnson trial set to begin to March.
• Glad to hear industry is coming back again,
The County Attorney's office has received a lot of referrals from both
facilities.
• We have hired a new Criminal Division Manager and two senior
Prosecutors all of whom have a lot of experience. These new staff would
benefit from touring both MCF-STW and MCF-OPH. Bosch/Titus: This is
something we can get done.
• We appreciate our partnership with the DOC.
City of Bayport Police Chief— Laura Eastman
Bayport PD appreciates the partnership we have with both MCF-STW and
MCF-OPH. This includes the annual Toys for Tots campaign, the Memorial
Day parade and National Night Out.
The Bayport PD utilizes the Oak Park Heights range a lot.
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City of Bayport—Adam Bell, City Administrator
In May, Highway 95 is scheduled to be resurfaced along with utility work.
Highway 95 will be under construction most of the summer and for one
month there will be no northbound traffic on Highway 95. The detour will be
to Stagecoach but this may cause more traffic on Pickett too.
0a With the new bridge, traffic in Bayport has increased and a traffic fatality
occurred. In response to this, a meeting with MN DOT will be held on
February 3'd to address safety concerns and safety improvements.
• This spring the City of Bayport will be reaching out for assistance with
flooding.
➢ Washington County Community Corrections - Terry Thomas
N Terry is currently the Interim Director of Community Corrections.
Additional leadership changes will occur due to retirements.
• Two new Deputy Administrators will be hired.
➢ Oak Park Heights—Mayor Mary McComber
s Do the facilities have concerns with drones landing in the yards that could
be carrying drugs or firearms? Guy: A policy on this is in the works and we
have looked at a drone detection system. Victor: A test was done and the
data showed that there are a lot of hobbyists in the area. Drones are a real
concern that is being looked into.
m Bonding: The crash rates on Norell Avenue exceed state averages and
fortunately there have not been any fatalities yet. Senate staff are coming
to the area to look at the frontage roads and consider roundabouts to make
it safer.
o The King Plant will be retired in 2028. We are looking into what will happen
with the location including getting a jump on environmental concerns.
• Lust year a Mayor's Conference was held at MCF-STW that was very well
received and they would like to do this again. They are also interested in
holding the conference at other facilities as well. Victor: Good feedback
was received from the Mayors.
Washington County-- Brian Mueller
Due to another commitment, Sheriff Starry was unable to attend today.
• We are working on jail pod improvements including retro-fitting them with
mesh.
• When Edward Johnson is at the county jail he has been okay.
• Washington County is struggling with hiring officers as well. We too have
been losing people to other jobs.
• The partnership we have with the DOC is appreciated along with these
community meetings. We want to make sure we provide you what you
need
Contributing to a safer Minnesota
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> City of Baytown — Kent Grandlienard
The City of Baytown lost a long time Township Attorney and a Building
Inspector.
A new cell tower is being constructed at the fairgrounds and should be done
within the next year.
A lot of planning on a development fell through when the family backed out.
Next Meeting
The next meeting date to be determined.
Contributing to a safer Minnesota
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Eric Johnson
From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent Wednesday,January 22, 2020 4:43 AM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd: Invitation to State of Main Street 2020 Event
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Sent: Tue, Jan 21, 2020 2:29 pm
Subject: Invitation to State of Main Street 2020 Event
Good afternoon,
On behalf of the Office of the State Auditor, the League of Minnesota Cities would like to
pass along the following invitation to your city. This is a regionally specific invitation to
cities in proximity to the Twin Cities to participate. Please see below:
The Office of the State Auditor invites you to join them for the State of Main Street
Listening Tour. During the month of January they will be traveling to locations across the
state to hear your understanding of the trends that face local government in Minnesota.
Your feedback is needed to ensure that their numbers tell the real story of your
community.
WhenlWhere: Friday, January 24th from 10:00-11:30am at Saint Paul City Hall & Ramsey
County Courthouse Room 41, 15 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN 55102
The listening sessions will include a review of statewide trends found in the State Auditor's
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most recent city, county, and township reports. Following the approximately 30 minute
review with the State Auditor, a panel comprised of leaders in local government will be
providing the regional reality for the trends found as well as fielding questions from the
audience. Your expertise together with their data will help everyone make decisions that
lead to strong communities. We hope you will attend!
Please contact Megan Thrasher, External Affairs Coordinator, directly with any questions
or concerns regarding the State of Main Street Listening Tour at 659-297-3675 or
mega n.thrasher a@osa.state.mn.us
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Eric Johnson
From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday,January 22, 2020 4:45 AM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:Tobacco 21 Federal Law: Information, Resources, and Discussion
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From: PHE <PHE@co.washington.mn.us>
To: Caitlin Suginaka Caitlin.Suginaka@co.washington.mn.us>
Sent: Tue, Jan 21, 2020 1:54 pm
Subject:Tobacco 21 Federal Law: Information, Resources, and Discussion
Washington County Public Health & Environment invites you to learn more about the new federal law making it illegal to
sell tobacco, e-cigarette and vaping products to anyone under the age of 21. This law went into effect on December 2111,
2019. Along with the new federal law, on January 2nd the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a policy
prioritizing enforcement against certain unauthorized flavored e-cigarette products that appeal to kids, including fruit and
mint flavors.
Please join the American Lung Association and Public Health Law Center to discuss the following topics with other
governmental, public, and municipal entities:
• What is Federal T21?
• Communication and compliance
• Tobacco ordinance resources
• Group Discussion/Questions
When: Friday February 7t"from 7:30-1 Dam
• sign-in and light breakfast from 7:30-8am
• Program to begin at 8am
Where: Washington County Government Center
14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
Lower Level Conference Room 14
Click here to register. Register by Monday February 3rd to reserve a spot.
Please share this message and registration link with other interested stakeholders.
If you have questions about the event, please contact Caitlin Suginaka Caitlin.su inaka co.washin ton.mn.u,; 651-430-
6786).
For more information on the federal law visit the
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