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Z.14 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEE r: ebruary 14th,2020 TO: City Council Mem.be &St FROM: Eric Johnsoat,City A mi r Zoning&Development Items: 1. NO new applications have been receiv . it is possible Twin-Cites Orthopedics did submit a plan for a new building on Memorial Ave,but I need to verify with Julie Hultman) 2. The City does expect to see applications from both Xcel Energy for its annual flooding/floodwall installations.This is usually issued as an emergency interim use permit;to date this method has worked reasonably well-however Xcel might desire to consider asking for this earlier in the year. (that said, it is hard to predict flood levels) I have enclosed the 2019 version and I would not expect significant differences. 3. Washington County will be holding a FLOODING BRIEFING this week as to what they might expect come the spring melt. Current speculation is that there again be some flooding consistent with the past few years. Other Items: m Staff has meet extensively with its three union groups and more conversations are pending;I hope to have final actions before the Council on 2/25/20. ® Please see the DRAFT letter to the possible participating entities for the Advisory Panel,this letter was designed to be signed by all member s of the Council. Certainly,let me know if you would like any edits or changes. I would expect to finalize this and the final policies for the 2/25 Council agenda. • Following up from some snow-plowing response issues, Staff has met with Raleigh Trucking and reminded them of some the expectations.These were reduced to a letter and is enclosed. • The Valley Cable Access will be seeking some necessary upgrades to the City's control units in the AV room annexed to the Council Chambers.Please see the enclosed email from Jordan Simkins outlining the matter.We do not yet at this time have a cost estimate,however the need is being precipitated by changes from COMCAST. Mayor McComber provided: 1. METRO CITIES NEWS for 2/11/20 and 2/14/20 and information on Local Housing Needs Workshop planned for 2/21 2. NLC Weekly for 2/15/20 and NLC Federal Newsletter for 2/11120 3. LMC Update on-"Build it Right" 4. MASOC update for 2/10 and 2/14/20—NOTE the MASOC will be hosting a Small Cities Legislative Reception on 2/26/20 5-7 pm. 5. Rep.Shelly Christensen—Update for 2112/20 Please let me know if you have any questions.651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 40 Wj b P k. Temoohwn_r Eman, Adminhtrattve Pemhfl—Cllr of 0 Jc Park HMgh Xcel Energy has requested the inslaliadon of flood pr V"on measures a outlined in EKhibk A to this document.The same bring the installation of a double(two rows)3,to V berm deigned to poaibly mttsgate flood dam 8L Croix River-Spring 2019.The Cily of Oak Parc Heights,upon consultation with the Minnesota DNR with aM tions, of fl conditions, this m the communication authorizes the Installation flood prewwdlon nh01surss as requested by Xcel Energy with the following 1. That the instagellon of the 3%wm that Is lo run generally norlh'south apprnndmd*VW 1008F lest Maonly be tamed an cummt Or"or bW dAm surfaces and no now soils,earth,trees of otlnr vegststien$ag be disturbed. I The berm Shell not be constructed on kmk iyin9 below current herd surface grade dsvuBon as shown on the Eth&& 9- That#*11010118tbn of all berms shall be removed not Martian.lull,3111;2019 and ALL such berm malarlay"b romoved from do City In tots and berm cites fully reetored to Pmaile ft condltlas.XcS Energy may nq�flrat these nsitehlels be dishlbuted oniNe ar dsehMhsre U the Ctiy,but da first afhply for and secure a sepe O BMW dbhubara;e sP�d or for inalfrom the City for Jand-alciose-out inspection. lo C4►Ord ares 3116,09 and/or Ns rotated ohdtaansss.Upon uemoval,Xed Energy shag Owdect the,Clh s. Any submhhslon submRbed to the City relative to this bens raqusd does not caonstitube a 60 permit request & hXnpdbanwwnoWy wtyr.,etd1Ldurh any ids or other protecled vegetation for fids protect or additional Cly and stele penalties may be B. Prior to Inshn Ww of any bemhe or flood mitigation measuns a psmdtted by the City or otlrer uft _ X*W Energy shat full►Photo8rap6 the MWseied anus to document 89O►we dw wgh good plain turlsdlcffon, bamrW&w dna ground Kpoaibls);Xcd Energy sag oleo fu9y photo stmlerraarsus�upon the Inshatlorh of such r unQ snow br phow ph and document the area upon the removes of such barns showing completed raborallon.AN photographe and documentaft shag be provided W tiro qty Iftout cat to the Cly. t. By lesuace of this Emerg@W Temporary AdNnlsba w pqpg%the CRY IS net w Mag Its suyuorly ar misted Ordinances,Rules or PSlcles ON my also gows n or here Jhuledhdlon upon these uses.The u�my WWW ibis hb to enforce say mid all anygme and for any reason,upon wh(ch Xcel Energy shall hraeedlewdy amore all hlitdlelfons and fullyrestoom the ansa to pit at cofisbucft conditions at Xcel Energy's aupanse: B. Should lead Energy fall to com*cull the requk8d tense and cmdtloa of thle Perml%the Cly my seek all remedies allowed under k%and all wan enf mm wd adhm'6 lnaudhhg bat not gmlbed 10 admhdsbs hl%legal and en9lne�erkhg costs to or or 'an I S I fu +Alb b ��►��&sully.Xcd shd prondde a$%Ooo asmm that sail b min ua Cly deems maonob to ensure compliance with the prorlsfons of the Psmnit. The above Items are geed upon this /7 day of 4rc 19 F Enter Notary for Mel Energy 4 an Bohm, at Subsptbad and sworn to before me this i3 day of H11FR.0-t 2n19. ,.xRAMNYWA&M NOTARY PLVV, , �A �:� oorrMnRhdon�� �,2000 For Of Heights: Notary for Subsabed and sworn to bete this j�► day City Ad for 019. MARY SEIGER NOTARY PUBLIC-M WEBOTA W Caneela m E*w Jen.31.223 11 of 40 2 of 40 Exhl*A—Attachments to Temporary Emergency Achnink bathe permlt include: Map depl ding eppmdmata areas fur Berm Construction. Cross Section of germ cons6udion. 12 of 40 3 of 40 SMPoR.pe-Y g M usl"'b EF-stY $P,szR4P_�Ls CRrF-,5-Semw TDETA;U.- C.r-k.,80„,;vxs sa�.,.dri�►er $'3s ra ��, cable Av%J^e. PlivER SIDS rL . �a sibs 2� 6 -y; - 2 OPTS. A vico6ov .1 -�yvVis�la •�1 0*1cAnor Pian'.► Aft a6k, barriers '�•r��`1Mrr .s� AM.d.tiar Cybl• 13 of 40 4 of 40 r •� �P. � h�`� "'�"ems A n a .a r v . XcelEnergy- 12 March 2019 Oak Park Heights City Administrator 14168 Oak Park Blvd P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr.Johnson, The Xcel Energy Allen S. King Generating Plant is requesting a permit to construct a temporary flood control berm to prevent potential flood waters from entering the plant Coal Yard.. The existing ground level is approximately 691 feet and the addition of the berm would add about 3 feet to this height. The berm would be approximately 1500 feet in length on the east boundary. It would span from the north stop logs to Transfer House 3 and would be placed upon the existing gravel drive or hard surface(see attached map). The construction of the berm would commence on March 13,2019. The berm would be expected to be in place for several weeks and would be removed once the flood season ends. The removal dates are dependent upon the length and severity of the flood The berm would be constructed in the following manner(see attached Cross-Section Detail drawing): 1. Two rows of Jersey Barriers anchored approximately 6 feet apart. 2. Internal area fined with heavy duty poly and then filled with Class V gravel. 3. The gravel will be compacted and the poly wrapped over the top. 4. A row of sandbags will then be place on top to protect the poly. Upon removal of the berm,the disposition of the materials is as follows: 1. Jersey Barriers will be retcmcied to the owning company. 2. Sandbags will emptied and the bags and properly disposed in an industrial waste landfill. 3. Poly lining will be disposed in an industrial waste landfill. 4. Class V gravel and sand will be reclaimed for utilization if water levels elevations do not contact the material. 5. Class V gravel and sand will be disposed in an industrial waste landfill if contacted by flood waters. Photographic recordkeeping and documentation of the site before berm installation, during berm construction,the completed berm,and after berm removal will be provided to the City. 15 of 40 6 of 40 If it is determined that the height of the flood waters will not exceed the height of the existing ground,the berm may not be constructed. Please contact me if you have any questions. Regards, Doug Peterson Xcel Energy Allen S.King Generating Plant Plant Environmental Analyst 651.731.5733 Douslas.J.Petersontacelenerg� Enclosures: Berm construction map Gross-section detailed drawing 16 of 40 7 of 40 � , f 6° City ®f Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N e Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 o Phone(651)439-4439 m Fax(651)439-0574 DATE: X X X RE: invitation to Participate in City of Oak Park Heights Allen S.ming Plant Decommissioning and Reuse Advisory Panel. Dear As your organization may know,Xcel Energy has announced that the Allen S.Xing Plant will close in 2028.At 179 acres with 4,000 linear feet along the St.Croix River,this is a premier property.The re-purposing of Phis property will have a profound impact on the City,the St. Croix Valley and beyond.As the City is the primary land-use authority, the City of Oak Park Heights has begun to study the issues and explore ideas relating to how the Allen S.Xing Plant Site can and should be repurposed.Any decisions will of course have impacts well into the 2111 Century. To begin to explore and analyze some of these questions,the City has established the"City of Oak Park Heights Allen S. King Plant Decommissioning and Reuse Advisory Panel" This Panel has been devised to facilitate and educational and visioning process that will consider a broad spectrum of opportunities and constraints, including physical, environmental, economic, social, scenic, recreational and more. This process will also include the preparation of very preliminary conceptual rnastea plans that can visually demonstrate cmtinns, The City Council intends that the Panel should be representative of a broad spectrum of stakeholders,including local, regional, State and federal interests.The objective is for all parties regardless of their affiliations to better understand the complexity of the issues and the magnitude of the opportunities that are presented by this transformation and NOT to determine a final use.The Panel is intended to help inform the City's actions at every step in the decommissioning process and to contribute to the creation of a vision that is worthy of this opportunity. Accordingly, the City invites your organization to appoint a single representative to serve on the City of Oak Park Heights Allen S. Kfng Decommissioning Advisory Panel. The Panel members will be asked to participate in approximately one meeting per month for twelve months to gain information from the various experts and interested voices. The members will be supported in serving as liaisons to their respective agencies. Municipalities or other governmental entities are asked to appoint a non-elected person—such as a member from the planning commission or other trusted community member. However,joint-powers type entities such as the local watershed may do so if no alternatives are available.All nominated persons would be vetted by the City Council and are requested represent the general views and issues of importance to their nominating organization. If your organization would like to particlRate in this process, we would ask that you complete the enclosed NOMINATION FORM and return it to the City not later than March 20a', 2020. The 1Frst meeting of the Advisory Panel is planned for Late April 2020,with a final date pending. Sincerely, Council Member Chuck Dougherty Mayor Mary McComber Council Member Mike Liljegren Council Member Mike Runk Council Member Carly Johnson 8 of 40 NOMINATION FORM City of Oak Park Heights Allen S. King Plant Decommissioning and Reuse Advisory Panel. Name of Organization. Nominee of Organization:_ Role of Nominee it Organization: Number of years in such Role: Contact Information of Nominee: Address: Email: Phone: Please return this NOMINATION FORM and return: it to the City not later than March 201h.2020 Please review the attached City Policies related to the Allen S. Kine Plant Decommissioning and Reuse Advisory Panel. 9 of 40 f City of Oak Park Heights Page 1of1 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,NIN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 2110/20 TO: Mike Raleigh,_ high Trucking Via email: ralei htrucks aqCltyFo FROM: Eric Johnson,City Adrnini Andy Kegley,Dim-�oQ @f Pu RE: Feb 9th Snww Event ResponLetter Dear Mike: Thank you again for meeting with us to discuss the recent response to the February 9 sno�MVI.Generally,the response was late and the City received some negative feedback about that response.Some of the routes and slopes were not cleared until 4 pm. This cannot happen again as it places the City in a difficult position to be able to respond to our community when our expectations are rather clear. Furthermore, although anecdotally, we seem to have far more complaints this year than in the several past-years combined. As the Contract states,the City's policy triggers a snowplowing response after a 2"snowfall;upon which Raleigh crews have been traditionally mobilized without reminder or the need of a formal issuance of a "start". This has been in practice for the fast 20+year relationship. Waiting till the snowfall is complete prior to the dispatching of crews is not consistent with that policy. In short,at two inches the required crews(not just one truck)need to respond and meet the clearing requirements. Naturally,most winter storms are obvious—it would seem practical,rational and reasonable to simply take that initiative intemally and to simply dispatch the required crews. Moving forward,the City will better monitor the 2"parameter and will ALSO issue the official notice thereupon. Upon such notice, responses are required within certain timelines. (Sea Parts 1.D.2 and&B) To the best of my knowledge,the City does not quibble about billings;we on the other-hand expect exemplary service --where Raleigh is expected to be prompt, efficient and complete. Interestingly, the City for leck of a better analogy seeks perhaps"...too much plowing"for our community and we do not desire to wait until an opportune time to begin plowing. Rather that it gets done—early and often and we have been willing to provide payment for such reality. As you can understand the City does not desire to issue a"NOTICE OF DEFAULT" and may be our prerogative- outlined in P&A 13. However, considering our 20+ year relationship has baen positive we hope to continue this arrangement with you. We are in need of a recommitment from your firm to follow the past practices of 20¢years, respond promptly and dutifully to keep our needs as a priority. Thank you Cc: Meekly notes 10 of 40 Eric Johnson From: Jordan Simkins <simkinsj@vactv.org> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2020 9:44 AM To: Eric Johnson Cc: Jennifer Pinski;cion FIXMER Subject: Bonding tour and Inet update (Going liveChannel 16) Hi Eric, First, I took over the project of editing the latest bonding t r(1/29)from Tim (on vacation)and look to have it done soon. Secondly,since the I-net is going away soon(Comcast will be charging us for Inet services moving forward),we need to get off of the Inet for your meetings and begin streaming your meetings to YouTube and channel 16 LIVE soon.To do so; a couple of iEiings need tai be done and we may have to meet to discuss. 1. Install a few ethernet jacks in the control room and have access to the internet 2. Purchase an encoder(left in OPH ccntrol room)and decoder(in our Master Control system) 3. Purchase a audio/video converter to SDI/HDMI to send signal to encoder We may need to do a,sew additional things or purchase some additional equipment, but this might be enough for now. We'll keep you updated. Thanks, Jordan Simkins Government & Community Director Direct: 651.275.1766 Office: 651.430.2921 rM Email:s1mk1nsi[4vactv.or9 Web:vactv.org Z 11 of 40 Metro Cities News: 2020 Legislative Preview 2/11/20 Page 1 of 4 METRO CITIES Member Login 111 Search our site... m4 .:.,sA a hbhopoluen MMBIdpeWe6 Home Metro Cities News About Us Meetings&Events Membership Advocacy Policies&Resources MAMA Retum to the wog Upcoming Events Metro Cities News:2020 Legislative by:Kli11k8LIYs4rrocchi Thu Feb 20,2020 Preview 2/11/20 Category: * MeetLng Category.Metro Cidea Board of Direcron Thu Feb 27,2020 Feb MAMA Luncheon 11 In This Issue: Category:MAMA Thu Mar 19,2020 Legislative Preview Metro Cities Board of Directors Session Priorities for Legislature and Governor M-V m Category:Metro Cirrea Board of Direction Legislative Deadlines and Timelines -- Thu May 21,2020 Metro Cities'2020 Session Priorities Metro Cities Board of Directors Inflow-Infiltration Assistance for Metropolitan Cities Meeting o Aids and Revenues Category:Metro Cidea Board of Direnon Local Authority Thu Jun 16,2020 Residential Development and Infrastructure Metro Cities Board of Directors Affordable Housing and Workforce Housing eetin Transportation Category:MetroCidea Board of Direotora Economic Development View Full Calendar Emerald sh Borer Regional Governance Our Tweets • Newsletter and Bills of Note • Legislative Information Tweets by MetroCit1esMN Metro Cities Staff Contacts Legislative Preview The 2020 legis!ative session begins today,Tuesday,February 11th,with noon sessions in both chambers.It is the second half of the legislative biennium,and a non-budget setting year.Typically, capital investment(bonding)bills are the focus of even numbered sessions,although in recent years, the Legislature has passed capital investment bills in budget as well as non-budget sessions. The Senate has a Republican 35.32 majority and the House has a DFL 75-59 majority.Capital investment bills require a three-fifths majority of the bodies-41 votes in the Senate and 81 votes in the House. Although it is not a budget setting year,legislators may consider a supplemental budget.The November budget forecast projected a$1.3 billion surplus In FY 2020-21 and a$1.9 billion surplus for FY 2022-23. This surplus will Inform the opening stages of discussion in the Legislature,and the February budget forecast that will be released on February 28th will set the parameters for any final budget actions.With surpluses of this magnitude,it is reasonable to anticipate that legislators may discuss a$491.4 million subtraction taken from the reserve in 2019 to balance the budget for FY 2022-23.Depending on the February forecast,legislators may also consider other budgetary actions. 12 of 40 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=corn dailyplmetblog&view—entnyr yea... 2/17/2020 Metro Cities News: 2020 Legislative Preview 2/11/?.0 Page 2 of 4 Session Priorities for Legislature and Governor Legislative leaders in the House and Senate outlined their goals for the 2020 session last week.House Speaker Melissa Hortman said her caucus will focus on early childhood learning,insulin legislation,gun violence prevention,and paid family and medical leave as well as climate change.She also indicated support for'the largest responsible bonding bill possible'while maintaining the states AAA bond rating. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka stated that session priorities for his caucus would include making Social Security income tax exempt,increasing safety on public transit,and increasing transparency in pharmaceutical pricing.He suggested that the Senate would support a lower capital investment bill than proposed by the House.For additional information click here: 1WWWAOUst.m—ma—,-LUS/111- -w—„eWS1I L66/16324 and n=/'-^vw_mn1en4r- ";rans.cgm/2020-vision/. Governor Walz released his capital investment recommendations,which total over$2 billion,His recommendations were Included in Metro Cities and newsletters.The Governor is uirpiv to rpiease any supplemental budget recommendations later in Fphn,nry after the budget forecast is released. Legislative Deadlines and Timelines In each session,the House and Senate leaders set deadlines for considering bills.This year,the following dates have been agreed to for committee deadlines: First Deadline:Friday,March 13(Bills must be acted on favorable in their house of origin) Second Deadline:Friday,March 20(bills or bill companions must be acted on favorably that met first deadline in the other body) Third Deadline:Friday,April 3(committees must act favorable on finance and appropriations bills) The Legislature will recess for Easter/Passover from April 3-14,2020.The Legislature must adjourn sine die by May 18,2020. Metro Cities'2020 Session Priorities ! are adopted each year by the Metro Cities Board of Directors and members and these guide the work of the association at the State Capitol and Metropolitan Council.Policies cover issues of importance to metropolitan cities including local aids and revenues,local authority and decision making,transportation infrastructure and funding,housing,economic development and redevelopment,funding to assist cities with infrastructure needs,and others.The policies also cover the scope of activities at the Metropolitan Council. The Metro Cities Board of Directors also adopts legislative priorities each year.2020 session priorities include: inflow-Infiltration Assistance for Metropolitan Cities Metro Cities is requesting a$9.5 million appropriation to assist cities in the metropolitan area with mitigation of 1/1 on local public infrastructure.Funding appropriated from the 2017-18 capital investment bills for 1/1 was fully subscribed,and recently distributed as grants to eligible cities across the metropolitan area. Aids and Revenues Metro Cities supports streamlining the process for the sales tax exemption for construction materials for local governments.The local government sales tax exemption was reinstated by the Legislature In 2013,but processes for accessing the exemption for construction materials are highly cumbersome. Metro Cities also supports extending the PERA aid to local governments that is due to sunset this year. Metro Cities supports the Local Government Aid program and opposes restrictions in the distribution of aids.Metro Cities will also be monitoring legislation related to local option sales taxes this year. Local Authority Metro Cities supports local authority and decision-making and will oppose legislation that erodes local authority.This Includes legislation that would restrict local budgets,or the ability of cities to set local ordinances,policies and fees.Metro Cities further supports repealing the statutory cap on local government salaries. 13 of 40 baps://www.rrietrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=corn dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea.. 2/17/2020 Metro Cities News: 2020 Legislative Preview 2/11/20 Page 3 of 4 Residential Development and Infrastructure Metro Cities supports legislation that clarifies municipal authority to pay for street infrastructure.Cities establish fee structures for residential development to cover the costs of growth and corresponding needs for public infrastructure.This legislation would provide clarity following Minnesota court decisions that determined cities lacked statutory authority to charge street infrastructure fees near new residential developments. Affordable Housing and Workforce Housing Metro Cities supports state programs that help fund locally identified housing needs.These sources include general fund dollars,appropriation bonds and general obligation bonds.Support for specific housing programs include: Preserving and increasing challenge program funding.The Economic Development and Housing Challenge Program(EDHC)provides funding for local housing needs and received a$5 million increase in FY202O and$12.925 million in FY21. A local housing trust fund match appropriation.A state match would be available to cities or regions that have existing or newly established trust funds.A state match would amplify local public dollars which could be used to fund new construction,rehabilitation,preservation,rental assistance or meet other local housing needs. An affordable housing tax credit.The credit would allow an investor to dedicate funds for affordable housing in exchange for a credit on their state taxes.The funds can either be dedicated to a specific project or put into a general housing pool for later access via an MHFA application process. Metro Cities supports Housing Infrastructure Bond(HIB)funds for privately owned housing construction and preservation as well as General Obligation Bond funds for public housing preservation.The state funded$60 million in HIB in 2019. • Metro Cities supports the state's 4d low-income property tax program that provides a property tax benefit to qualifying low-income rental properties.Under current law,the class rate for 4d property is 0.75 percent on the first-tier value and 0.25 percent of the value exceeding the first-tier amount for each unit.Metro Cities supports evaluating the 4d low-income property tax program to determine how any expansion or other program changes could affect renters,landlords and property taxpayers.A study should include participation and input from metropolitan local government representatives. Transportation Metro Cities supports resources for transportation infrastructure,including the use of dedicated taxes and fees and funding for programs such as the Local Road and Local Bridge,Corridors of Commerce and Local Roads Wetland Replacement programs.Metro Cities supports the creation of a new Local Cost Share Assistance Account and supports increasing Municipal Street Aid(MSA). Metro Cities support legislation that allows cities to create street improvement districts and other resources that assist cities with local street needs that fall outside the MSA formula.Metro Cities supports a sustainable state funding source for the Small Cities Assistance Account,and creation of a Large Cities Assistance Account to assist with road needs that fall outside the MSA formula. Metro Cities supports a regional transit system that is sufficient to serve the the needs of the metropolitan region and state and regional revenue sources to fund capital and operating expenses for regional transit providers. Economic Development Metro Cities will work to preserve appropriations to the Minnesota Investment Fund($23.94 million or $11.97 million each year)and the Job Creation Fund($16 million or$8 million each year). Emerald Ash Borer Metro Cities supports state funding to mitigate the effects of the Emerald Ash Borer infestation. Regional Governance Metro Cities supports four-year staggered terms for Metropolitan Council members and enhancing local official input into the selection of Metropolitan Council members,and opposition to legislation that would provide for local elected officials serving on the Metropolitan Council. Newsletter and Bills of Note During the legislative session,as part of the online newsletter,Metro Cities will provide a list of introduced bills of Interest and significance to metropolitan cities.Stay tuned to the newsletter for regular legislative updates. 14 of 40 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com *dyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 2/17/2020 Metro Cities News: 2020 Legislative Preview 2/11/20 Page 4 of 4 Follow Metro Cities on Twitter at MetrgrjtiesMN Legislative Information To sign up for legislative committee hearing schedules,find your local legislators,and other information,please visit the Minnesota Senate and House websites: nttos://www.senate.mn/ https.//www.house.lea.state.rT,...-- Metro Cities Staff Contacts Contact Information for Metro Cities staff is included below as well as available on the website.Metro Cities is pleased to welcome Michael Lund as a Government Relations Intern for the 2020 session.Mr. Lund is a graduate student at the Hubert Humphrey School of Public Affairs where he is pursuing a Masters'Degree in Public Policy, Patricia Nauman,Execut/ve Director 651-215-4002 Rv,. ,.sttivs: Kimberly Ciarrocchi,Office Manager 651-215-4004 -dv(glmetrocitiesmn.oro Steven Huser,Government Relations Speciallst 651-215-4003 �trocitiesn,,.. 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Meetina WEBINAR:Local Brownfield Funding Resources Category:Mdro Ctrea aoardofDaectora Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings View Full Calendar EVENT:Local Governments Roundtable on 2Q2Q Census Bills of Nate Our Tweets EVENT:Join Us Next Friday!Workshop with MN Housing Join Metro Cities and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency(MHFA)on Friday,February 21 for a workshop for cities on accessing funding for state housing programs.City staff and elected officials are welcome!Learn more about: Funding programs and cycles; Submitting a competitive application; MHFA funding priorities;and Single family and multi-family development and rehabilitation. Friday,February 21,2020 9:00-11:00 am St.Anthony Village City Hall,3301 Silver Lake Rd,St.Anthony,55418 RSVP:Please email 2020 Legislative Session Begins 16 of 40 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 2/17/2020 Metro Cities News 2/14/20 Page 2 of 6 The 2020 legislative began on Tuesday,February 11th with noon sessions in both chambers and several committees held meetings this week.See specific legislative updates below and introduced bills of note below. State agencies are closed on Monday,February 17th for Presidents'Day,but legislative offices are open that day,and floor sessions and hearings are scheduled.On Monday,February 17th,the House Property and Local Tax Division will hear four local option sales tax bills,for the cities of Oakdale,Grand Rapids, and Cross Lake,as well as a bill for Carlton County.The Division has a new Chair,Representative Andrew Carlson-Bloomington,following the passing of former Chair Diane Loeffler last fall. Several hundred bills were introduced this week and the committee schedule is anticipated to be robust ahead of the first committee deadline of March 13.See the'bills of note'section in this newsletter that contains introduced bills of potential interest to metropolitan city governments. House Transportation Committee Hears Transit Bill and Safety Update The House Transportation Committee heard HF 3085-Tabke,this week.The bill establishes a transit ambassador program,authorizes administrative citations for failure to pay fares,and reduces the judicial penalty for non-fare payment from$175 to between$35-$10.The bill also reduces the charge from misdemeanor to petty misdemeanor.The cost of the legislation is estimated at$6.3 million over the next biennium and would have local county costs of$921,000 in FY2022 and$1.5 million in FY 2023 In counties with light rail and bus rapid transit lines.The Minneapolis and Saint Paul Chambers of Commerce and East Metro Strong provided testimony in support of the bili.The bill was laid over and will likely be heard again next week. The committee also received a transit safety update from Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle,the Metro Transit General Manager and the Metro Transit Chief of Police.Chair Zelle discussed increases in police presence on transit systems,including by plain clothes police officers who focus on criminal behavior.Metro Transit has also expanded its Text for Safety program,which Chair Zelle noted has led to faster response times by Metro Transit Police.The Council has also added live video surveillance. Chair Zelle informed the committee that the Council has allocated$1 million to help address homelessness and an additional$850,000 in one-time spending for additional police officers at specific transit sites. House Subcommittee on Elections Hears Presidential Primary Data Privacy Bill The House Subcommittee on Elections heard a bill introduced by the subcommittee Chair,Rep.Dehn, relating to the security of voter data in the upcoming primary election.MN Secretary of State Steve Simon testified and gave background on the state's move to a presidential primary.Under current law, this data Is sent to all four major parties and there are no limitations on what the parties can do with that information. HF 3068 requires the data to be given to a single representative from each political party only for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the closed primary rules(to ensure there is no crossover voting). The bill designates the data as private under the Data Practices Act and requires the party representative receiving the list to sign and acknowledge that the state Data Practices law applies,by contract.The final piece of this bill allows an opt-out function where voters can have their name taken off the list.Voters can opt-out either on paper or online.The legislature has until 10 weeks after March 3rd to implement these changes(when the data from the counties is due to the national parties). Individuals representing the League of Women Voters Minnesota and the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits spoke to the concerns they have heard from local officials,business owners,and members of the nonprofit community about participating in the primary election given the collection and delivery of the party preference data.Both organizations testified in support of HF 3068.After questions from members HF 3068 was moved on to the Government Operations committee. House Energy and Climate Division Hears Climate Overview The House Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Division met this week and heard testimony related to the effects of climate change on state waters.Testifiers included officials from the University of Minnesota and the MN Cities Stormwater Coalition. 17 of 40 https://www.metrocitiesnm.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetiblog&vievv=entry&yea... 2/17/2020 Metro Cities News 2/14/20 Page 3 of 6 According to U of M Professor Emeritus Mark Seeley,the pace of changes in the climate have quickened and the state has just concluded what is likely to be the wettest decade in the state's history. Other speakers spoke to changes on rain amounts and effects on water levels,runoff,groundwater recharge and water quality and discussed the effects on infrastructure.Officials also noted that inflow and Infiltration problems increase with higher water volumes. Randy Neprash from the MN Cities Stormwater Coalition discussed challenges cities are facing related to changes and their effects on stormwater infrastructure.Cities have been putting more investment to address issues of water quality and quantity.He also recommended that the state rebalance state funding to address these issues and discussed that engineering design standards may need to be revised with more frequency to better address new hydrologic realities. House Capital Investment Division Meetings The Capital Investment Division in the House convened twice this week to hear presentations from state agencies regarding the Governor's bonding recommendations.These includes presentations by the Department of Natural Resources,Department of Public Safety,and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. A few proposals of note from the Department of Natural Resources include flood hazard mitigation grants($20 million),community tree planting grants($2 million),and local and regional grant programs for parks and trails($4 million). Officials from the Department of Public Safety presented a proposal for a new State Emergency Operations Center to be built in Blaine($29.5 million).The MPCA presented proposals for increased electronic vehicle infrastructure.Specifically,cities would bid for grants to build charging stations and would be asked to match 20 percent of the cost.Drivers would pay for a portion of their charge and the municipality would be responsible for the maintenance of the stations. Other proposals include grants for MN communities to help improve storm water systems($15 million) and a Capital Assistance Program to help local governments afford recycling and composting infrastructure($49.2 million). House Hears High-Rise Fire Sprinkler Bill Older high-rise buildings would have twelve years to add automatic fire sprinklers under a bill heard by the House Public Safety committee on February 13. (Minneapolis)would require existing buildings,in which at least one story used for human occupancy is 75 feet or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access,to have an automatic sprinkler system. Advocates for the bill testified this legislation would retrofit older buildings to newer safety standards. Newly constructed buildings are built with this requirement due to the building code adding sprinkler requirements in the 1970s.Rep.Noor,the bill's chief author,explained how a November 2019 high-rise residential apartment building fire in his Minneapolis legislative district spurred this proposal. The bill passed the committee and was referred to the House Housing committee.A Senate companion bill has not been introduced.Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215-4001 or iq metr9 with any questions. House Committee Passes Bill to Extend Pay/Workforce Protections to Bond-Funded Projects A bill,HF3056—Lee(Minneapolis),heard in the House Government Operations on February 13,would extend the state Department of Human Rights'current Workforce Goals and Equal Pay protections to general obligation(GO)bond-funded projects.The was passed out of committee and referred to the House Capital Investment committee. The department testified in favor of the bill and explained how it works with contractors on issuing workforce and equal pay certificates as well as what funding levels trigger the certificates. • Workforce Certificate(Minn.Stat.363A.36):Apply to projects over$100,000 and with 40+ employees.A workforce certificate says a contractor will make their best faith effort to hiring people of color,people with disabilities,and women.MDHR currently administers roughly 3,900 Workforce Certificates. 18 of 40 https://www.metroeitiesran.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view-entry8�yea... 2/17/2020 Metro Cities News 2/14/20 Page 4 of 6 • Equal Pay Certificate(Minn.Stat.363A.44):Applyto projects over$500,000 and with 40+ employees.An Equal Pay Certificate ensures women receive equal pay for equal work and comparable compensation.MDHR currently administers roughly 1,350 Equal Pay Certificates. While state contracts currently use the goals,GO bond-funded local projects are not.Under the bill,city, county,state agency,or political subdivision would confirm the Workforce Certificate and/or Equal Pay Certificate are included in a contractor's final bid materials.Once a city,county,state agency,or political subdivision selects a contractor,the governmental unit would send a copy of the award/start date notice to the Department of Human Rights,so the Department would be aware of which contractor will be working on the respective project. Once a project starts,the Department is responsible for compliance monitoring and explained that when needed,It would work with the contractor to provide information,resources,and tools to create a more equitable and inclusive workforce.A Senate companion bill has not been introduced.Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215-4001 or with any questions. State Revenues Dip in January The monthly state revenues report issued by the Office of MN Management and Budget showed that net general fund revenues for January were 9%,or$228 million,less than forecast.Net receipts from individual income,corporate,and other taxes were below what was forecast,while net sales tax receipts were higher than forecasted.For FY 2020,receipts are$76 million,or 0.6%,less than forecast. MMB notes that results are preliminary.The next complete budget and revenues forecast will be released on February 28. Save the Date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting! Mark your calendars and save the date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!This year's event will be held on Thursday,April 16 and will again be held at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium.The evening will start with a social hour,followed by guest speaker Rick King, Chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission.The evening will wrap up with a brief business meeting to elect members and officers to the Board of Directors. All member city staff and elected officials are welcome and encouraged to attend!More information and details will follow. Questions or wish to RSVP?Contact limberly at 651-215-4000 or , WERIPIAR:Local Rrownf!eld Funding Resources The Metropolitan Council is hosting a webinar next Tuesday to share information on local public grants that help pay the cost of cleaning up contaminated sites often known as brownfields.Brownfield properties often are close to a high-quality workforce,good transportation,and transit.In the Twin Cities metra area,there are multiple sources of funding to remediate contaminated sites.Hear from panelists representing: Hennepin County Ramsey County • Metropolitan Council • Department of Employment and Economic Development(DEED) Learn about how to apply for funding to clean up: Petroleum contamination Soil contamination • Soil vapor contamination Groundwater contamination Asbestos and hazardous materials Eligibility for Funding Cities,counties,EDAs,HRAs,and port authorities are eligible.(Private organizations redeveloping real estate sites held back by the costs of dealing with contamination are encouraged to work with applicants to apply.) 19 of 40 https://wvvvv.rnetrocitiesxnn,org/index.php?option=com dailyplanetblog&view=entry b-, a... 2/17/2020 Metro Cifies News 2/14/20 Page 5 of 6 Webinar Details Pre-registration is not required. Tuesday,February 16,2020 10:00—11:30 am Audio connection:619-377-3319 or 888-742-5095 Meeting number/room ID:596 326 553 Meeting password:Brownfield Conference code:176 233 5404 Contact Marcus Martin, arcus.martinQmetc.state.m- or 651-602-1054 with questions.Click for more information. Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings Due to term completions,there will be an opening on the Metro Cities Board for a term starting on July 1,2020,and the organization is seeking interested candidates. The Metro Cities Board of Directors is comprised of 19 city officials,elected and appointed,from throughout the region.The Board is responsible for overseeing Metro Cities'budget strategic plan and legislative priorities.It also makes appointments to the Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board(TAB),Technical Advisory Committee(TAC)to the TAB,and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Board.The Board generally meets the third Thursday of each month,with October meetings held on the second Thursday.Members are elected at the Metro Cities Annual Meeting and serve two,two- year terms.Metro Cities'bylaws require that the slate of Board members be balanced regarding geography and city population. Candidates are asked to provide a(1)cover letter,(2)resume and(3) Candidates may also provide letters of reference.A Nominating Committee will meet in March to make recommendations on candidates for election by the membership in April. Applications can be submitted to Kimberly Ciarrocchi at The deadline for application is Thursday,February 27.If you would like additional information,please contact Patricia Nauman at 651-215-4002 or EVENT:Local Governments Roundtable on 2020 Census The next Local Governments Roundtable on 2020 Census is Friday,March 6,at the MMCD/Metro Counties Building.The meeting includes local government professionals and officials who are promoting participation in the 2020 Census and Complete Count activities.You are welcome to share this invitation within your office or city hall. Meeting details are at rt^•'4^^��, ,nt+�n r..� .�.:.a The meeting organizers are managers and analysts from Minneapolis,St Paul,Metropolitan Council, Hennepin and Ramsey Counties.Todd Graham,metro demographer( ) will chair the March 6 meeting;contact him with any questions concerning agenda. Bills of Note N_E__137?„Long/ Kent:Bill allows voters to join permanent absentee voter list and absentee ballots required to automatically be sent by municipal clerks to permanent absentee voter list at least 45 days before election. ,Layman:Bill authorizes a local sales tax in Grand Rapids to finance the reconstruction and remodeling of the Grand Rapids IRA Civic Center. ,O'Neill/ ,Anderson,B.:Bill makes materials purchased for the construction of a fire station in the city of Buffalo exempt from sales tax. HUS` ,Lueck/ ,Ruud:Bill authorizes a local sales tax in Crosslake to finance the bonding costs for modifications to a bio-solids treatment facility and the expansion of sewer service in the area. ,Drazkowski/_ ,Goggin:Bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article XIV,to eliminate a population eligibility requirement for allocating municipal state-aid street funds. ,Bahr:Bill prohibits government,including cities,from providing inducements to respond to surveys. 20 of 40 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com daiiypianetblog&view—entiy&yea.. 2/17/2020 Metro Cities News 2/14/20 Page 6 of 6 ,Mekeland:Bill would prohibit a political subdivision from banning the use of natural gas in newly constructed buildings. HIF 3060 Lee/ Champion:Bill would prohibit local governments from contracting with the federal government for the detention of individuals violating federal immigration law. HF 3068•Dehn/ ,Rest:Bill allows voters to request that their data be removed from any list provided to a political party following the presidential nomination primary. HF 3091•Koegel/ ,Newton:Bill establishes requirements for a Metropolitan Council transit service evaluation of regular bus services that connect suburbs to one another. ,Moran:Bill allows homestead valuation increases where owners are aged 65 or older and have applied to the county assessor for their valuation freeze. Torkelson:Bill requires a light rail transit safety assessment for the Metro Transit LRT system. Quam:Bill establishes a senior citizens'property tax credit with local taxing jurisdictions (apart from school districts)being reimbursed in two equal installments. Quam:Bill establishes an emergency infrastructure repair and replacement account for loans and grants to local governments for infrastructure damaged in disasters. ,Quam:Bill allows cities to create business retention zones where the estimated market value of qualified businesses is reduced,exempting a portion of that property value from the city levy. ,Xiong,T./I ,Wiger:Bill authorizes a local sales tax in Oakdale to finance the construction of a new public works facility and an expansion of the police department facility. ,Claflin:Bill provides for labeling of certain nonwoven disposable wipes. HF's;. ,Carlson,L./ ,Rest:Bill makes materials purchased for the construction of a police station in the city of Crystal exempt from sales tax. SF 25, Rarick:Bill requires road authority to notify owner of a private road prior to conducting work on that road. SF 2958.Rest:Bili expands the list of reimbursable local expenses for the presidential nomination primary. !Q$,Osmek:Bill requires the Metropolitan Council to post agendas and record meetings to be posted on their website. Share this post: Metro Cities(Association of Metropolitan Municipalities) W 145 University Ave W,Suite 125 St.Paul,MN 55103 651-215-4000 Back to tap I► Dowered by 21 of 40 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com dailyplanet�log&viev�—entry&yea., 2/17/2020 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday; February 12, 2020 2:52 PM Ta: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Join Us! Metro Cities Workshop on State Housing Programs For weekly notes Original Message----- From: Ciarrocchi, Kimberly <kimberly@m9tro,.itiesmn.org> To: marymc=coTLber@acl.com<marymccombar@aoLcom> Sent: Wed, Feb 12, 2020 2:31 pm Subject: Join Usl Metro Cities Workshop on State Housing Programs Please ,j`,oin Us for a Housing Workshop! r� INNESOTA EURO CITIES ■ ■O U S I I� "� Assom ion of MelmfWUn MuMdp€lll�s Accessing State Resources for Local Housing Needs WORKSHOP FOR METS(:POL11"AN AREA CITY OFFICAAILS AND STAFF HOSTED BY METRO CITIES AND MN HOUSING (MHFA) Join Vetro Cities enc. MN Housing for a workshop on, Friday, Februauy 21 at from 9:00-111:10 wrn. This workshop offers city ordicials and staff this opportunity to learn about MN Dousing programs and funding and to contribute ideas on how programs can be responsive to local communities in the metropolitan area. Attendees will discuss funding and criteria and gairu information on Grow to subrn9t success°fui program applications. Topics will include: o Funding programs and cycle; e Submlf1ing a zucceszffu0 appiftsfdan; ® iWMFA f urAdllncg priorl°Mess and m Single and multi-ffami lly development and rehabilotation. pleads plan to attend! This is a good opporhinity to learn more about state programme for housing, to provide feedback on program priorities, and to network with agency staff and other metropoftan city officials and staff. The workshop is open to elected officials and staff. Light refreshments will be provided. i 22 of 40 D.,,Z1TE e Friday, February 21, 2020 TIME: 9:00 ® 11:00 am LOCATION: St. Anthony Village City Hall • 3301 Silver Lake Rd, St. Anthony, 55415 RSVP: Space is limited; plea-se RSVP by Friday, February 14th to QUESTIONS? Please contact Charlie Vander Aarde, Metro Cities Government Relations Specialists at 651- 215-4001 or or Khmh-arty CiarroccM a'. 651--?15-4000 or 2 23 of 40 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, February 15,2020 12.40 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Cities and the Census:A Call to Action For weekly notes ----Original Message— From: National League Of Cities(HLC) <news@nic.org> To: marymcccmbe,<marymccomber@aoi.com> Sent: Sat, Feil 15, 2020 6:04 am Subject: Cities and the Census:A Cali to Action View in idr w' �F t d}t 1 l fi � m w Cities and the Census: A Call to Action Local officials are the most trusted level of government, and therefore they can and should play a leadership role in ensuring a fair and accurate census count, espaciaily for hard-to-count corn?munities. The good nevus is, it's no" foo late to take action. 24 of 40 ���NATIONAL N LEAGUE8--n MAR 2020 OFGTIES CITY CONFERENCE Q" I KEYNOTE PAUL r fil 911— Q&A: Mayor Lovely Warren on Rochester's WI-11111—aws,"r- Leadership to Address Healthy Housing and a Call to Action _ NLC sat down with Mayor Warren to learn more about the important role of city leadership in Rochester's efforts and why she feels her fellow mayors should take the action challenge pledge. Join us at the upcoming Congressional City Conference Attending and engaging at CCC will amplify your voice in Washington and throughout the 2020 presidential election cycle. Robocall Case Has Important Implications for Local Governments The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) prohibits automatic dialing or prerecorded calls to cell phones with three exceptions—emergencies, consent, and debt collection owed to or guaranteed by the United States. News Officials: Federal AV law should not stop cities from regulating tech Smart Cities Dive - February 12, 2020 2 25 of 40 Local Leaders from Across the Country, Including League President Dunbar, Travel to Nation's Capital to Build Relationships with Congress League of California Cities - February 12, 2020 As Tampa Grows, Housing and Transportation Lead Agenda for New Mayor Urban Land- February 10, 2020 Announcements 2020 Census: Digital Preparedness Playbook Our nation's first "digital" census presents myriad opportunities for a truly participatory count, but a number of issues—some old and some new—may create obstacles toward a complete and accurate count. Learn more. Webinar: Flake Early Learning a Prtority Local leaders have a stake in how well children in their communities are doing. Learn how data and emerging trends can help your city deliver services and programs for young children. Register here. NEW Report: Principles of dome Rule Cities are on the front lines of the 21 st century's biggest challenges – but don't have autonomy to come up with local solutions. New framework from NLC and Local Soiutions Support Center is now available to help cities regain their autonomy. Learn more. Job Postings Program Manager -- Atlanta, GA Deputy Chief Administrator-- City of New Orleans City Manager -- Durango, Colorado 3 26 of 40 You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. Update your communication preferences. This message was intended for: marymccomber@aol.com 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy I ©2020 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic 4 27 of 40 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 11,2020 2:55 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:A Big Week for Federal Advocacy- Federal Advocacy Newsletter-Week of February 11 For weekly notes ----Original Message----- From: National League of Cities<advocacy@nlc.org> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent:Tue, Feb 11, 2020 1:01 pm Subject: A Big Week for Federal Advocacy- Federal Advocacy Newsletter-Week of February 11 If this message is not displaying properly,please view the online version. NATiONAL LEAGUE NLC N a FEDERAL ADVOCACY , • NEWSLETTER iiirw - A Big Week for Federal Advocacy During the week of February 3, more than 30 executive directors and local leaders from 20 state municipal leagues across the country traveled to Washington, D.C. Together, they ensured that federal decision-makers heard loud and clear that city advocates are ready to build local-federal partnerships that will help to move America forward. NLC's Fourth Annual State Municipal League Fly-In Senators Propose Using Satellite Auction Funds on Broadband Infrastructure 28 of 40 7 Senators Kennedy, Cantwell and Schatz have introduced legislation to C spend part of the anticipated revenues from auctions of the spectrum currently used by satellite companies. More on The SMART Act a. What Congress Learned from West Wendover Mayor Daniel Corona testified in front of Congress to share the `t opportunities and challenges around strengthening community recycling programs, upgrading infrastructure and protecting the environment. mgjivvmg and Expanding Community Recycling M • NLC President Joe Buscaino, Councilmember from Los Angeles, explored how cities. towns and villages are doing their part to grow a culture of partnership in America, and what local leaders hoped to hear from President Trump's State of the Union address last week. • On February 5, Daniel J. Corona, Mayor, West Wendover, Nevada and President, Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities, testified at the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies hearing on "Strengthening Community Recycling Programs: Challenges and Opportunities". • Add your support for the Protecting Community Television Act, use NLC's -tool to send social media messages to your congressional delegation. You can also adapt &for the bill to use as a letter from your city The next Federal Advocacy Newsletter is scheduled for February 25. 2 29 of 40 For Now, Supreme Court Won't Review Flint Water Crisis Case The Flint Water Crisis was one of the most notable events of the last decade. Unsurprisingly, it led to litigation. So far, the Sixth Circuit has refused to dismiss the case against of number of local officials. What Comes Next? t ANNOUNCEMENTS New Resource 12020 Census: Digital Preparedness Playbook In 2020, for the first time, millions of U.S. residents can respond online to the census, hundreds of thousands of federal workers will use handheld devices to conduct the decennial count, and news about the census will travel through social media channels in real time. Our nation's first"digital" census presents myriad opportunities for a truly participatory count, but a number of issues—some old and some new—may create obstacles toward a complete and accurate count. NLC, with partners at the Beeck Center, have created a Digital Preparedness Playbook to help local leaders prepare. Download Latest Census Resource Improving Management of Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder in Older Adults The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is seeking applications that will improve the management of opioid use and opioid use disorder(OUD) in older adults in primary care settings, especially in settings with large segments of socially at-risk older adults. Applications Due February 23 Implementing and Sustaining Evidence-Based Mental Health Practices in Low-Resource Settings to Achieve Equity in Outcomes National Institutes of Health (NIH)funding supports pilot work for subsequent studies testing the effectiveness of strategies to deliver evidence-based mental health services, treatment interventions, and/or preventive interventions (EBPs) in low-resource mental health specialty and non-specialty settings. Applications Due February 24 Webinar I Legal Obligations to the Homeless After City of Boise v. Martin In this webinar, speakers will discuss what this case means for local governments big and small, inside and outside of the Ninth Circuit. Tuesday, February 25 3 30 of 40 NEWS SLLC Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Prisoner Litigation Case NCSL Blog- January 27, 2020 Amid battles in DC, Souzzi's Bipartisan Legislation to Restore SALT Deduction Passes US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs-January 29, 2020 House Dems put climate at center of$760B infrastructure plan Smart Cities Dive-January 30, 2020 FCC Approves $20 Billion Rural Broadband Funding Plan NextGov- January 31, 2020 C KIMMALLEANNi OFCMKI MO 'M i You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. Update your communication preferences. This message was intended for: marymccomber@aol.com 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy ` ©2020 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by 4 31 of 40 BUILD IT RIGH MIINNES 0 TA CIT � Dear members, affiliates and colleagues, Over the past year, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC), also known as Housing First, has been making baseless attacks against Minnesota cities and claiming that building permit fees are driving up the cost of residential development. We believe BATC's goal is to ultimately enact legislation that would affect how cities collect these fees, shifting costs to existing homeowners and businesses. We've been leading the charge to push back against BATC, and as we head into the 2020 legislative session, we need your help. To ensure our voice is heard in the news and at the capitol, we need your support in sharing the facts, connecting with your legislators, and showing the strong, statewide support for local control over determining building and development fees. We've created a toolkit with everything from key messages and spokesperson tips to fact sheets and draft emails to legislators and reporters for you to consider using. We'll also be providing specific updates through this newsletter so that you and your teams can stay up to speed on what the League is doing to support cities on this issue, and to stay alert of any updates or additions to the toolkit and other materials. Together, we'll make sure that cities don't have to sacrifice home safety and durability so that builders can increase profits, and that we may continue ensuring that developers #builditright in our communities. Sincerely, Dave Unmacht DOWNLOAD THE ADVOCACY TOOLKIT We'll be keeping all materials for the advocacy campaign on our member portal. When materials are updated, we'll send out a note to ensure you have the most recent versions of fact sheets, messages and talking points. Click here to download the toolkit now. r LEAGUE of V SeI ' L IN' � Lm MINNESOTA 32 of 40 CITIES Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 9:35 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: MAOSC 2020 Session Preview BULLETIN For weekly notes ----Original Message----- From: Minnesota Small Cities<cap@maosc.org> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Mon, Feb 10, 2020 3:57 pm Subject: MAOSC 2020 Session Preview BULLETIN I , i BULLETIN 2020 MN Legislative Session Preview } February 10,2020 i Dear Oak Park Heights Leaders and/or Staff N The 2020 MN Legislative Session begins tomorrow, Feb 11.WE ARE READV!l!Are you?Either way,we've got you covered and we're kicking it off by sending this pre-session bulletin out to all MN Small Cities Members. Our board works hand to make sure that our legislators are passing funding proposals and laws that HELP your communities.There are 705 cities in Minnesota with populations under 5,000 and,more than 650,000 Minnesotans call small cities home.It is my job to make sure your stories and issues are brought to the attention of our lawmakers at the Capitol. With this being a bonding year-and a shorter session-Mn Small Cities is focused on achievable i goals for the 2020 session: a $100 Million in bonding for the Local Road Improvement Program. I • $50 Million in bonding for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. • Increased investment in the Small Streets Assistance Program. o Increased funding for underserved areas for Broadband. e Protecting cities'independence and their ability to govern their communities. Although it is a bonding year there is a$1.3 billion projected surplus and as expected,many ideas for how best to spend that money have already been proposed: 1 1 33 of 40 a Governor Walz is proposing over$2 billion in Bonding Priorities and will release his Supplemental Budget Bill later this session. Minnesota House Democrats presented goals for the 2020 session. DFL Session Plan 0 The Senate GOP 2020 session priorities are as follows. GOP Session Goals i r Every session has its ups and downs-and each session is unique AND different in its own way-so stay tuned! 3 As a MN Small Cities'Member your will receive Weekly Session Bulletins like this one,in addition to our regular monthly newsletters,and will be included directly in our legislative outreach efforts,throughout session. Speaking of Legislative outreach..2 important and time-sensitive reminders: II 1. We hope you choose to join us on FEBRUARY 26 for the MN Small Cities'Day on the Hill and C Legislative Reception to follow.PLEASE RSVP HERE. 2. If you've not yet completed our Legislative Engagement Oty" ,please do so asap.It will take only a minute of your time and will help us a great deal as we begin to interact with Legislators on important Small City issues this session. I As always,Thank You for the work you do for your communities!Our state is better because of the hard work that is being done by leaders in Minnesota's small cities. If at any time you have concerns,issues or suggestions for improvement-feel free to email me at Sincerely, Cap O'Rourke Executive Director I MN Small Cities 612 483 1863 cag)Omaosc.org f� i Minnesota Association of Small Cities I maosc.ora MAOSC { 145 University West, St. Paul, MN 55103 Unsubscribe marymccomber(a)aol com Update Profile { About Constant Contact Sent by cap@maosc.org in collaboration with C ntact ; Try emall marketing for free today! 2 34 of 40 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2020 1:01 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: MAOSC Weekly Session BULLETIN - Feb 14,2020 For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Minnesota Small Cities<cap@maosc.org> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Fri, Feb 14, 2020 4:15 pm Subject: MAOSC Weekly Session BULLETIN -Feb 14, 2020 k BULLETIN Weekly 2020 Session Update February 14,2020 Dear Oak Park Heights Leaders and/or Staff r For the duration of the 2020 MN legislative session,we will be sending you a WEEKLY,Friday update like this JI one, letting you know about the latest news from the Capitol,affecting small cities.This will be a quick read, 9 mostly a bullet point run down,so you can get up to speed and then get on with your day.Additionally, continue to watch for our MONTHLY Newsletter,which is sent out to Members on the 3rd Monday of each month.Well go into a little more depth on session developments in the monthly publication. Now,here's whaYs noteworthy from this,the first week of the 2020 session ... i Bill Introductions:there are many already this session,but here are currently the most important bills that impact Small Cities. HF3200/SF3026 Fneberg/Rest:This would require all cities to make an audio recording of all public meetings and preserve the recording for three years. HF3029/SF3049 Ecklund/Draheim:This is a$30 million appropriation in the Border to Border broadband fund. HF3217 Scott: Political party data collection at presidential nomination primary prohibited. Committee Hearings:There were no major hearings this week on Small City Legislation but we can expect to see a lot more hearings scheduled over the next 6 weeks,as committees begin to ramp up to full speed.We will report on them when they occur. 1 35 of 40 I hope these weekly bulletins will help you track what we are working on at the Capitol. My goal is to keep these as short and simple as possible,but I welcome feedback on any topics or issues that you want m see included. As always,Thank You for the work you do for your communities!Our state is better because of the hard work that is being done by leaders In Minnesota's small cities.If at any time you have concerns,issues or suggestions for improvement-feel free to email me at cag(dmaosc.org. nappy valentine's Day! Sincerely, Cap O'Rourke " Executive Director MN Small Cities 612 483 1863 MAOSC 145 University West, St. Paul, MN 55103 Unsubscribe marymccomber aol corn Update Profile I About Constant Contact Sent by cap@maosc.org in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today! 2 36 of 40 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 12,2020 3:05 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:The Legislature is Back in Session For weekly notes -----Original Message— From: Rep. Shelly Christensen <rep.shelly.christensen@public.govdelivery.com> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Wed, Feb 12, 2020 3:02 pm Subject:The Legislature is Back in Session Hawna trouble viewin this email?View it as a Web oaae Representative Shelly Christensen I E=rAHOIMEOFRBqEWffrATrAm Dame Dear Neighbors, The legislature returns to St. Paul this week to continue our work building a stronger state by ensuring every Minnesotan has access to affordable, high-quality health care, a world-class education, and the opportunity to succeed. Returning to the Capitol for the first day of session is a great reminder of the privilege it is to serve our district as your state legislator. Here's a good rundown of the major issues this session from the Star Tribune. 37 of 40 V4 _ r n" a , ► :� > r ` Some of our priorities this session will be to deliver investments in communities across the state through local jobs and infrastructure projects by putting together a 'Bonding Bill," to improve our clean energy economy and protect our natural resources, and to provide paid family and medical leave and earned sick and safe time so that Minnesotans can take time to care for a new baby, or take time for themselves or close family when they get sick. z 38 of 40 riot I 2020 MINNESOTA VALUES PLAN Building a better future for all Minnesotans Last year.go A ttti me Nt 0600 0FL pwi rormwrtl a 6d4 P E N P , lrtr a"0ft f*bW a M16081100ft tltior irooin bo*wfor o1111 eta&While some bipartisan progress was made to enact wage theft protections,fund rural broadband,and protect affordable health care access for more than one million Minnesotans in the state's two year budget,finaft blie lad m ifA+faO lMe W f �>p'Iwt11t f0 iM FG@*rf 4W soft MOM DKM 0011 nbtetnttntbN 10 On SPndalr10 barAlla fill Mtm.We believe that al Minnesotans deserve a world ass education,access to affordable&accessible health owe,economic security,and sale&incktsive communities. �U i1.11na ::.w rrua All Minn ns ApeNw,the House 4s=Lers believe everycchild in House DFLers are working to provide Minnesota deserves a great start, paid family&medical leave and earned That'a why were working to reduce the safe&sick tirne for all Minnesotans, opportunity gap by investing in early care and learning. AU tt w tett a ute& AD lamnWOMM iizt: taa drt� Mouse DFLers are working to enact affar4ah&a=a"Wah4alibcar_ common-sense gun violence prevention House DFLers are working to pass including criminal background checks on long-overdue legislation to provide all gun sales and extreme risk protection affordable insulin and reduce the price of orders.We are working to deliver Prescription dugs, investments in communities across l qthe state through local jobs&prajects. We will continue to take bold action on climate by passing bills like a 100%dean energy standard. � ` •f If you want to follow along with our work this session, the nonpartisan House Public Information Services office is a great resource for staying updated on committee schedules, the status of bills you may be interested in, and watching live coverage of Floor Sessions or committee hearings. You can 'like' or `follow' their Facebook and Twitter pages for real-time updates. You can also follow my official Facebook Daae for occasional updates. 3 39 of 40 As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you have! You can reach me at rep.shelly.christensenCcb-house.mn or(651) 296-4244. It's an honor to represent our community. Sincerely, Representative Shelly Christensen Share this email with friends: SHRRE To unsubscribe, click here. This email was sent to marymccomber@aol.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of.Minnesota House DFL•100 Rev.Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd.•Saint Paul,MN 55155 PMAWO 4 40 of 40