HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes- Feb 21st 2020 i CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS-WEE Yor: �ru2lst,2020
TO: City Council Membeo&
FROM: Eric Johnson,City A mi r o
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LISTING OF UPCOMING MEETIN S-th ou h 41 8120
Zoning&Development Items: j
1. Twin Cities Orthopedics did submit a plan for a new wilding on Memorial Ave,enclosed is a visualization of their proposed
facility and initial Staff review.Overall,it is quality p ject anc)we expect it to be on the Planning Commission agenda in Manch.
2. Oak Park Commons—(Lowe's area)will be seeking a CUP ffor some additional multi-tenant signs,this too will be on the March 2020
Planning Commission Agenda.
3. One code enforcement letter to Phil's—Holiday Lighting needs to be removed.Additional conversations have been held with Fury
Motors and Stillwater Skin.
4. Staff has responded to the CENSUS BUREAU seeking clarification on City boundaries as of 1/1/20.
Other Items:
• Enclosed is the TENNIS SANITATION 2019-Year End Recycling Report.
• Staff has been informed that the County will be seeking to delay the south frontage road realignment(behind Carbone's)to 2021 as
they cannot secure necessary easements or timely communication with other property owners.
• Washington County held a FLOOD BRIEFING for the spring outlook. It would seem their crystal ball is about as good as anyone-
else's might be. Essentially, how slow or fast any thaw may occur might be the biggest issue AND if we get more snow. I have
enclosed the NOAA outlook and probability charts. Other than Xcel Energy, most lands in OPH are well above the 1965 historic
levels and are usually well prepared for the typical spring floods-such as the Sunnyside Marina.But,we will all need to pay attention.
• Enclosed is the final OPEN BOOK schedule for 2020.This is where property values can be discussed with the County Assessor.
• Staff has executed the POND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT for the stommwater pond in Autumn Ridge—the aerator will be re-
installed in May.
• Enclosed is a copy of the utilized FLOW CHART public works uses to identify and communicate with necessary contractors in the
event of an emergency. No action is required, but understand that those firms are pre-identified based on their abilities and
equipment.
• A short conversation was held with Ann Lenczewski,the City's Lobbyist. She indicated that the Session is generally getting going
and not much new to report. She expects to continue to pursue meetings with Sen. Housley and others about inclusion into any
Transportation Bonding for the Norell Ave Project.
Mayor McComber provided:
1. Information on upcoming Prayer Breakfast.
2. MN Dept of Corrections—TOWN HALL&DOC"ONE PLAN"
3. MASOC newsletter for 2118/20
4. Legislative Update—Lockridge Gdndal for 2117/20
5. Star Tribune Article—Coalition of Utility Cities I Mayor McComber—Published 2/14/20
6. METRO CITIES News for 2/21/20
Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS
MEETINGS & WORKSESSIONS
FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL 2020
Monday, February 24 6:00 p.m. PeEks Geffifflissiell Meetfi3g CANCELLED
Tuesday,February 25 1:30—3:00 p.m. Department of Corrections Strategic Plan
Public Forum
(1450 Energy Park Dr, St. Paul)
Tuesday,February 25 5:00 P.M. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Wednesday, February 26 6:00 7:30 p.m. Department of Corrections Strategic Plan
Public Forum
(1450 Energy Park Dr, St. Paul)
Thursday, March 12 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Monday,March 16 6:00 p.m. Parks and Trails Commissions
(Council Chambers)
Wednesday, March 18 11:30 a.m.— 1:00 p.m. Conversations in the Valley Farming
(Lake Elmo Inn)
Tuesday, March 24 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Thursday,April 9 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Tuesday,April 14 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Monday,April 20 6:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Tuesday,April 28 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
POLICYNOTE.Items in red are expected to be SOCIAL EVENTS in nature and not an official City Council meeting. No
official action or discussion may be undertaken by City Council Members who may attend such events. The City is listing
such events so as the public is generally aware that there may be occasions when City Council members may desire to
attend functions that are purely social-events.
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TPC3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone.763.231.5840
Facsimile. 763.427.0520
TPC§PlanningCo.com
February 19, 2020
Mr. Keith Heimer
4200 Dahlberg Drive#300
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
RE: Oak Park Heights—Twin Cities Orthopedics— Memorial Avenue North
FILE NO: 236.02 —20.03
Dear Mr. Heimer:
The City is in receipt of your application materials submitted on February 12, 2020 for
Design Guidelines/Site Plan review, a signage Conditional Use Permit and vacation of
an easement for a portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Oak Park Station on Memorial Avenue
North. The building and site development will be used as a medical office building.
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 if submitted by February 26, 2020:
1. Please provide the complete sign package.
2. Provide locations of building mounted light fixtures and specifications for fixtures.
Identify height of parking lot lighting from ground level to top of fixture.
3. The trail shall continue to the south property line. Clarify trial diagram including
design details and compliance with ADA requirements.
4. Identify locations of mechanical equipment on the building and how it is to be
screened.
5. Indicate if Brown's Creek Watershed District has been contacted and where the
project review is in the process.
6. Update the ALTA survey to include the proposed drainage and utility easement
location.
7. Define the term Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinic and how it relates to the other
medical office building uses.
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Keith Helmer
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We would invite you and your representatives to a staff meeting on February 26, 2020
at 10:30 AM at City Hall to discuss these issues and address any questions you u ma y
If all of the application materials are submitted as requested, the Planning Commission
would consider the application at a meeting scheduled for Manch 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM in
the City Hall Council chambers.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 15.99, Sub. 3(f), the City of Oak Park Heights is
herewith extending the period of time for agency/city review of the application for an
additional 60 day period (for a total of 120 days from the date of a complete application
inasmuch as the City has determined that additional research and study by the City.staff
relative to the complexity of the project as proposed will be required.
Please contact me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Scott D. Richards— City Planning Consultant to the City of Oak Park Heights
The Planning Company LLC
C: Eric Johnson
Julie Hultman
Lorene Clark
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Phone:763.231.5840
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February 19, 2020
Chad Anvary
OPC Properties, LLC
4737 CR 101, Suite 243
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345
RE: Oak Park Heights — Oak Park Commons — Planned Unit Development
Amendment for Signage, 5991 Norwich Avenue North
FILE NO: 236.02— 16.03
Dear Mr. Anvary:
The City is in receipt of your application materials submitted on February 11, 2020 for the
replacement of a sign that will include more square feet and will be taller at the northwest corner
of Oak Park Commons at 5991 Norwich Avenue North, Oak Park Heights. 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 if submitted by February 26, 2020:
I. Please provide mailing labels from the Washington County Surveyors office to include
properties 500 feet from property lines.
If the mailing labels are submitted as requested, the Planning Commission would consider the
application at a meeting scheduled for March 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council
chambers.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 15.99, Sub. 3(f), the City of Oak Park Heights is herewith
extending the period of time for agency/city review of the application for an additional 60 day
period (for a total of 120 days from the date of a complete application) inasmuch as the City has
determined that additional research and study by the City staff relative to the complexity of the
project as proposed will be required.
Please contact me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Scott D. Rich City Planning Consultant to the City of Oak Park Heights
The Planning Company LLC
c: /Eric Johnson
Julie Hultman
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14168 Oak Park Boulevard North • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574
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February 19, 2020
Phil &/or Nick Barbatis
Phil's Tara Hideaway
15021 60th St. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Removal of Holiday Lights @ 15021 60th St., N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Phil and Nick:
This letter is being sent with regard to the holiday lights you have strung at the front entry of
Phil's Tara Hideaway
The City's Outside Lighting ordinance does exempt holiday lighting from its provisions and does
not prohibit their temporary outdoor use during the holiday season. That being said,please be
advised that the temporary holiday lighting is to be removed after the holiday and no later than
January 31 st.
Please see that the holiday lighting placed to your business is removed by March 6, 2020. A
compliance check shall be made after March 6th to verify Ordinance compliance.
Kindly contact me if you have any questions. Your prompt attention is appreciated.
Sincerely,
PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT
Jul' ultman
Bu ng Official
c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
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Greg&Wilfie Tennis
Tennis 5anitatitan
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Index of Recycling Report
Letter of Purpose.......................................................... Page 2
Recycling Data Summary........................................... Page 3
Recycling Data (Single Family)................................. Page 4
Composite Studies....................................................... Page 5
Environmental Impact Analysis................................. Page 6
Market Report - the end markets............................... Page 7
Summary of Year-end Recycling Report................... Page 8
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January 31st, 2020
City of Oak Park Heights
RE: LETTER OF PURPOSE
Dear Oak Park Heights,
This 2019 Year-end recycling report has been prepared for Oak Park Heights.
The report contains summaries of recycling data for single family, composite study information,
environmental impact report, market report of recycling markets, along with a final summary of
the report.
The data in this report will assist us in developing a better understanding of the past, present
and future progress of the Oak Park Heights's recycling program.
Sincerely,
& WaA.'e, Tom: l
Greg and Willie Tennis
Tennis Sanitation
Oak Park Heights recycling year-end report 2019 page 2
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RECYCLING DATA SUMMARY
In this report we have compiled annual data from single family. This data includes:
• Break-out of single family tonnage
• Break-out of single family recycling materials by type and weight
• Break-out of combined tonnages
• Inquiries tracked per month
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MYCUF TO SAA GE DATA JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC TOTAL TONS
MON HL DA A. - UNFTS Utar5 UNITf t[•FIla5 Uri-IS UNITS LIMITS UNITS UMTS UNRS UNRS UNrr5 UNITS TYPE
Sing IeFarnKy Percentage Break-out
RECYCL ED MATEFLIALS Tons Tans Tans Tans Tons Tons TOAs Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons TUNS Description
CardbcaPd: 6.3v 7.15 5.93 6.Pb 6.06 6.10 5.82 S52 6.69 5.68 6.22 las 7956 TONS
Paper. 10.49 1L7D 9.8S 10.26 10.09 10.15 8.72 1425 10.02 19.00 9.31 10.60 125.43 TONS
scrapMRa1 0.42 0.47 0.39 0.41 0.40 9.41 0.62 191 0.71 0.71 9.65 0.75 6.96 TONS
LagePlastla 0.12 C.14 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.31 as: 0.35 0.35 0.33 0.38 2-97 TONS
Z•SalePlast7a 0.60 0.66 056 4158 057 0S8 059 II% C.67 0.67 0.63 0.71 7.787ONS
PET PlaWx.r 0.84 0.94 0.79 0.82 0.81 0.82 0.71 LIS C.82 0.82 0.76 0.87 10.16 EONS
Tire 0.37 L.42 0.35 0.36 0.36 0.56 C.34 aSE C.39 :Z.59 0.37 :A2 4.69 TONS
Mbled GIBs 4.46 458 4.16 4.36 4.29 4.52 9.95 6.47 4.54 4.53 4.22 4.81 55.11 TONS
Mumintsm 0.40 0.44 0.37 Z.59 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.62 ;..44 0.43 OA0 0.46 SM TONS
Line! 0.25 0.26 0.23 0.24 0.24 024 3.02 0M G.C2 0.02 C.02 0.02 1.511 TONS
,�_ APi9kCanorOs OSB C.OB 0.07 0.08 0.07 0.07 0.03 0.05 GM 0.03 0.04 0.03 0.66 n6NS
f=tMr,S 21.33 X7.;4 22.79 23.78 2339 23,55 21.E 35.15 24 2@.83 2296 26.01 309,02 TONS
Aar OMES ON ROUTE 1,089 1.086 1,936 1,129 1,992 1,094 1,097 11095 11093 1,098 1,992 1.090
AVERAGE LES/F:OME 44.68 4998 41.97 43.67 42.34 43.05 $9.18 64.14 44.95 44.86 42.05 4794
WasteYard 55.00 1%0.00 65.00 50.68 $5.90 70.09 205.00 80.00 703
T07AL MQUIRIES 21 14 17 14 10 69 40 23 S3 43 25 31 MD
AVG%tsfcsarKarnintatian 1.9% 1.93 L9% 19% 1.9% L9% 1.9% 1.;% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% L9%
IZ4 3-95 299 ZL4 324 U4 IN 21-9
The data is compiled from recyclable materials collected from our drivers on Oak Park Heights's route.
Loads are weighed; weights are then compiled over a month's period of time. Weights are broken out
based on a composite ratio of the entire load.
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RECYCLING DATA(SINGLE FAMILY)
The Data was compiled from the single family homes. From this data —we are able to illustrate the
weight per home(in lbs.) per month.
In analyzing the single family data,we are able to provide the following observations:
2019 Average lbs. per household per month=45.78 lbs.per month
• 2018 Average lbs. per household per month=43.86 lbs. per month
• 2017 Average lbs. per household per month=42.62 lbs. per month
0 2016 Average lbs. per household per month=45.64 lbs. per month
• 2015 Average lbs. per household per month=49.85 lbs. per month
2019 Annual Net total tons collected for single family were 300.02
• 2018 Annual Net total tons collected for single family were 289.46
• 2017 Annual Net total tons collected for single family were 281.29
• 2016 Annual Net total tons collected for single family were 301.22
• 2015 Annual Net total tons collected for single family were 329.03
Additional Trends: Tennis is confident that we able to capture more recycling tonnage because we are
providing a one-sort collection process that offers the residences the convenience of collecting
additional recyclable materials and larger items such as corrugated cardboard boxes which otherwise
may end up in the trash. Also,we are able to collect more types of plastics.
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Why do a composite study?
Having a good understanding of the recycling composition provides us with data that may assist us in
adjusting the recycling program to fit the needs of the Residents. With ongoing changes in the
economy, cultural and even changes in the home, we can develop more available markets, increase
processing technologies to handle more items and enhance educational materials to instruct residents
on proper recycling procedures.
Tennis Sanitation, L.L.C.
651-459-1887 U'Revycling is Everyone's Future"
RE: COMPOSITE BREAK-OUT PERCENTAGE
Terris Sanitation ispieased to provide the following composite sample break-out detailing the
percentage ratios of each type of recycling category.
Grdbszd: is-mv Incksdesall cwdbard bans.
ftpw: 39.BDS6 Includescardbowd,Fepar,rewspaperard]L4;*maul
scrapMetat 2.83% Metal pansandmucrnad
LaW Plastic: 1.41% Toys,p000tumitnse and large containers
2-$ale Plaunc. 2.61335 Food and bevarfte mntm*rs
PEr Plastic: 3.25% Foad and bevwge amtainers
Sin: 1.56% Incbdesal bi metal ind tin cans
NHos Solas 16.15% IntUdesal r1mr,brem and green colds
Ali mmum- 173% includasal alummun cans
Linins 0.09%
Milk cartwm 0.1335 Beverage carto ns
Redduals rads: 1.90% Irntludesalre idwisandtxash
1DnOD36 N et total recrang for the month
The above percentage break-out of re ycI ft materialwas based on thefoliowing sample
Study done in August 2019. Ota processing team had taken loads of recycling and had
weighed the entire load then Items were broken out into specifx tvpesas riled above
and re-weighed to get thefinal percentage dais of each type of material.
Sei�xerely,
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WIllne7enns
TemisSanitation
Oak Park Heights recycling year-end report 2019 page 5
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
Using the detailed recycling data from this report, we are able to provide the City of Oak Park Heights
with some unique ways that the residents recycling efforts have made a difference. Over the years,
recycling markets have been able to recycle more and more items out of the waste stream. They have
also been able to determine what resources are saved by recycling various materials.
In this report we were able to convert the types of recycling materials into resources saved.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
CI'T'Y OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RECICL-NG 2019
lic'uyCling I ype Tom U nits Saved Rtzsomre Sawed Type
Paper 205 tons Trees 1 toza=17 Trees 3,496 trees
Paper 205 tons Electricity 2 ton=601 Kw flours 123,396 Kim hours ofefectrby
Paper 206 tons Oil 1 ton=3..7 barrels of oil $50 barrels of oil
Aluminum 12 tons ore 1ton-4torts ofore 48 tons of ore
Afuminutn 12 tons Electricity iton=14,000 Kw Hours 168,700 Kwhoursofelectrity
Aluminum 12 tons Oil 1 ton=AD barrels ofoif 482 barrels of all
Tin/bl.rnetat 5 tons ore 1too=1A9tonsofore 7 tons of ore
Vn/bi-metal 5 tons Electricity It=a642KwHours 3,011 Kw hours ofelectrity
Tin/bi-metal 5 tons OR 1 ton=1.8 barrelsof oil 3 barrels of oil
Plastics 21 tons Oil 1 ton=5.3 barrels of oil 232 barrels of oil
Plastics 21 tons Electricity i ton=5,774 KwHours 84 K%v hours of electrity
Plastics 21 tons Natural Gas 1 ton=98,000,009btEu's z849.Mx= BTU'soffttef
Glass 55 tans Sand 1 ton=1,330 tons of sand 73,296 tons of sand
Glass 55 tons Eiectrichy 1 ton=42 Ktv Hours 2,315 Kw hours ofelectfity
Glass 55 tons Oil :ton=.12 gallons of all 7 barrels of oil
Glass 55 tons Natural Gas 1 ton=714,000brr's $9,348,540 M's of fuel
Environmental impact Summary
Rewurces Amcunts UrinSaved
Treessa;ed 3,496 Trees saved
stctricitysawd 297,705 KwFotsrssaved '
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Ctilsaved 978 6arrelsafoilsaued
Natural Gas owed 2,088.528,540 3T(l`s of nature gas saved
"Disclaimer: rhe above nunbers represent conversionsfrom eodustrW and rezWlft markets.Tha.e rumbesare
EMMATEDremurcesswed Al-cafr:,xdataaretakenf<rominnualtctattomfmmthe.lits-erdRecydingRepmL
Oak Park Heights recycling year-end report 2019 page 6
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Their newest technology sorts broken glass using computerized optical sorters and a complex but
innovative blower system. 90%of the broken glass is now being processed into post-consumer food and
beverage containers.
The outlook for 2020
Continues to look weak with little to no change with China's regulations and how they influence the
pricing for the recycling around the world.
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SUMMARY OF YEAR-END RECYCLING REPORT
The 2019 Oak Park Heights Year-end Recycling Report provides up-to-date information from the City's
recycling activities over the past year. Each section of this report details the data that was collected,
entered and calculated to contribute to meeting our goals.
In the report we have illustrated the composition of recyclables, itemized volumes of recyclables from
single family homes as they relate to each break-out of each separate commodity. We also provide
information on how the City's recycling efforts will impact our environment.
This year,Oak Park Heights's average lbs. per month were 45.78 per home per month and total tonnage
was 300.02.
In 2020, we will maintain the comprehensive recycling program we offer with the additional types of
plastics,metals and linens.
Together with the support of The City of Oak Park Heights we will maintain these high standards of
recycling for the residents.
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OF'NFORM BVP-PI-1 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
(10-10-2019) . U.S.Census Bureau
OMB Control No.:0607-0151 ` ` Office of the Director
Expiration Date:11-30-20219 Washington,DC 20233-0001 Mail Stop 7400
SBAS ID: 12700047914
equence:008703-000698 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILIIII IIIIIIIIIII
2020 Initial Boundary Validation Program )BVP)
The U.S. Census Bureau is now conducting the Initial BVP, The Initial SVP is your opportunity, as the Tribal
Chair(TC)/Highest Elected Official (HEO), to review and ensure the Census Bureau's boundary data for your
government is accurate. The enclosed paper maps or maps on the CD/DVD should reflect the legal boundary
for your government effective on January 1, 2020.
Please review the maps for accuracy, then complete and return this form to the Census
Bureau by March 1, 2020. (Please check a box. Sign below if the boundary is correct.)
The legal boundary for our government is correct. (Please sign below.)
The legal boundary for our government is NOT correct.
I, as the Tribal C igh st EI ed O ciai, verify that the boundary for our govemmental unit is
correct. :
Signature-
Print Name: K#`Ya n, tM Ow-'T M c C a-.%2 EVZ—
Date: --�' -/ ' "L 0
Tribal Reservation/Government Name: Oak Park Heights State: MN
If the Census Bureau's boundary is incorrect, please work with your Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS)
contact to submit corrections through the BAS program. Information for your BAS contact is found on the cover
letter in this package.
Please review and correct the contact information printed below. Our records indicate the TC/HEO contact is:
Name:The Honorable Mary McComber
Position: Mayor
Mailing Address: PO Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-3007
Phone:651-351-7879
Email:mmccomberOcityofoakparkheights.com
Form return options:
Email: Fax: Mail:
Scan and email the completed Fax the completed form to Use the provided postage-paid
form to 1.800.972-5652 envelope to mail the completed
<geo.basOcensus.gov>. form to
U.S. Census Bureau
National Processing Center
Attn: BVP Returns, Bldg. 63E
1201 East 10th Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47132
Census
United States' Census
2020 Bureau census.gov
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We estimate that completing this program will take a total of 2 hours on average. Send comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to
<geo.bas@census.gov>. This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight
digit OMB approval number that appears at the upper left of the letter confirms this approval. If this number were not
displayed, we could not conduct this survey. The Census Bureau conducts this program under the legal authority of the
Title 13 U.S. Code, Section 6.
BVP-F7-1(10-10-2019)
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BVP Schedule
• January 1, 2020—Legal boundary updates must be in effect on or before this date to be
included in the 2020 Census.
• January 2020—Initial BVP materials-will be mailed.
• March 1,2020—Deadline to submit the Initial BVP form.Boundary updates submitted
by this date%Arill receive Final BVP materials to provide governments an opportunity to
confirm that the correct legal boundary is used for 2020 Census data tabulations.
• May 31,2020—Boundary updates sent by this date will be reflected in the 2020 Census.
Please note, submitting by this date does not allow time for participation in Final BVP.
• June 2020—Final BVP materials will be mailed. Participants have five days to return the
Final BVP form and to work with their BAS contact to submit boundary corrections if
needed. Corrections will be reflected in the 2020 Census.
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94 Estimated top of the flood protection dike at St Croix Beach.
92 Abandoned railroad bed north of Vine Street to St Croix Street impacted.
91 Dike Road impacted.
90 HWY 95 between Afton and Bayport begins to flood.Lakefront Park bathhouse in Hudson affected.
89 The city park in Bayport begins flooding.Lake Mallalleu dam gates overtopped.
86.75 Buckeye Street Garage in Hudson impacted.
86 Due to as"issues the Stillwater lift bridge will be dosed near this stage.
85.8 First Street between Buckeye and Commercial Streets floods
85 Several residences along the Over may experience flooding in their basements,Front Street in Hudson WI doses.
84 Second tier at Lakefront Park in Hudson floods.
83 Minnesota and Wisconsin DNRs Invoke a no wake zone on the river.
8o Seawall at Lakefront Park in Hudson floods.
77 The Stillwater Riverwalk becomes inundated.
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2020 Meeting Schedule
Board of Appeal&Equalization and Open Book Meetings
City/TownshipCity/Township Format Meeting Date Time Location
Baytown Community Center
Baytown Local Board Monday,April 6,2020 4-5pm 4020 McDonald Dr N
Dellwood City Hall
Dellwood Local Board Monday,April 13,2020 5:00-5:30pm 111 Wildwood Rd
Denmark Town Hall
Denmark Local Board Tuesday,April 14,2020 4:30-5:30pm 14008 90th St S
Forest Lake City Hall
Forest Lake Local Board Monday,April 6,2020 5:30-6:30pm 1408 Lake St S
Grey Cloud Island Town Hall
Grey Cloud Island Local Board Thursday,April 16,2020 6-7pm 9910 Grey Cloud Island Dr S
Hugo City Hall
Hugo Local Board Thursday,April 9,2020 5:30-7pm 14669 Fitz erald Ave N
Lake Elmo City Hall
Lake Elmo Local Board Wednesday,April 22,2020 5-7pm 3800 Laverne Ave N
Lakeland City Hall
Lakeland Local Board Tuesda ,A dl 7,2020 5-6pm 690 Quinnell Ave N
Mahtomedi City Hall
Mahtomedi Local Board Wednesday,April 8,2020 5-6 m 600 Stillwater Rd
Marine on St Croix City Hall
Marine on St Croix Local Board Tuesday,April 7,2020 9-10am 121 Judd St
May Town Hall
May Local Board Wednesday,April 22,2020 9-10am 13939 Norell Ave N
Scandia Community Center
Scandia Local Board Monday,April 6,2020 5-6 m 14727 209th St N
Joshua Taylor Building
West Lakeland Local Board Monday,April 6,2020 10-11am 3394 Lake Elmo Ave N
Willernie City Hall
Willernie Local Board Monday,April 27,2020 5:30-6:30pm 111 Wildwood Rd
Afton Oen Book
Bayport Oen Book
Birchwood Oen Book May attend any one of four Regional Open Book meetings
Cottage Grove Oen Book
Grant Open Book
Hastings Oen Book Regional Open Book-Cottage Grove Cottage Grove City Hall
Lake St Croix Beach Oen Book Thursday,April 2,2020 5-7pm 12800 Ravine Pkwy S
Lakeland Shores Oen Book
Landfall Oen Book Regional 0 e Book-Oakdale Oakdale City Hall
Newport Oen Book Wednesday;April 8,2020 5-7pm 1584 Hadley Ave N
Oak Park Heights Oen Book
Oakdale Oen Book Regional 0 o Book-Woodbury Woodbury City Hall
Pine Springs Oen Book Thursday,April 16,2020 5-7pm 8301 Valley Creek Rd
St Mary's Point Oen Book
St Paul Park Oen Book Regional Open Book-Stillwater Washington Cty Govt Center
Stillwater City Oen Book Wednesday,April 22,2020 2-7pm 14949 62nd St N
Stillwater Township Oen Book
White Bear Lake Oen Book
Woodbury Oen Book
County Board Govt Center Tuesday,June 16,2020 5:00pm **By Appointment
Tuesday,June 23,2020 11:00am (times subject to change)
"Appointment deadline for County Board Wednesday May 6, 2020
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LAKE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Minnesota Operations
10400185 'Street North
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
(659)433-3283 Phone Fax# (651) 433-5316
Email.infoCaa4akemanagemendnecom
PROPOSAL FOR AQUATIC NUISANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 2020
Submitted to:
Date: March 2020
Eric Johnson
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd N
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone: (651)439-4439
Email: eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com
Lake Management,Inc.proposes to furnish at its expense,all of the necessary materials,subject to state and
federal regulations,equipment and labor as well as to direct and administer treatment as needed for the control
of the excessive growth of submerged and floating aquatic weeds and algae in the water area described as follows:
Pond @ 5660 Newgate Circle N
2020 Aquatic Vegetation Control Program
❑Seasonal control program-w/Mukk Busster(Bio-Augmentation)........................$959.00
Two-week inspection/application intervals,mid-May through mid-September
In consideration of the goods and materials furnished,use of equipment and services rendered,payment is to be:
Nine Hundred Fifty-Nine and 00/100 Dollars ($959.00)
Terms: Net April 30,2020
Note.Our seasonal contract begins approximately May IP and ends September 15`a. If applications
are required outside of seasonal contract dates or an additional treatment is requested,a minimum$150.00
charge per pond per treatment may apply.
Questions about our program or special requests should be directed to: Mike O'Connell at(651)433-3283.
In rare cases,large amounts of decomposing algae could cause a reduction in dissolved oxygen,placing fish
at risk. While loss of fish is extremely rare,Lake Management Inc.cannot be responsible for such an
occurrence. Please notify Lake Management if fish are present.
Lake Management,Inc. carries insurance for both liability and property damage and workers' compensation
and will,upon request,confirm that coverage by certificates issued to the customer.
This proposal may be withdrawn by La anagement,Inc.if not accepted within 30 days.
A,, CEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
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The above payment and.cOndit` ns are satisfact nd are accepted. Lake Managem t, Inc.
is authorized to,.6ondi#c e a gemen ogram described above. Paym nt will bmade
as indicated above. b.
Signature �` Dat
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Representing
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LAKE MANAGEMENT, INC
10400185th Street North—Marine on St Croix,MN 55047
Phone(651) 433-3283 Fax(651)433-5316
E-Mail Address: Info@lakemanagementinc.com
Visit us at our Web Site: www.lakemanagementinc.com
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Spring 2020
Dear Pond Property Owner:
Enclosed, find our 2020 pond maintenance proposal. You do not need to prepay,however,you may take
a 2% discount if your payment is received by April 1,2020
Our programs begin in mid-May. To avoid service delays, please submit your contract by April 1,
2020.
Contracts received after this date, may not be processed in time for first visit in mid-May.
Our proposal is for seasonal maintenance. The seasonal maintenance program offers the most effective
method of control when dealing with higher nutrient bodies of water. Our professional staff inspects the
pond on an approximate two week cycle. Notification is left on site detailing pond condition and
application information.
Lake Management's field staff are experienced, licensed applicators and go through yearly training and
recertification. Only EPA and DNR allowed aquatic products are used. These products have been deemed
safe for humans,pets, fish and wildlife when properly used. There are no swimming restrictions.
Aquatic control products biodegrade very quickly,therefore,some plant growth may occur between visits.
If requested, LMI will provide service between scheduled visits. An application/service fee may apply.
We look forward to working with you for the 2020 season. If you have any questions about the control
programs or other products and services we provide,please call our office and we will be happy to assist
you.
Sincerely,
Mike O'Connell
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Midstate OPH
Main BreaksfDavids Hydro Vac(White Bear
lley Rich(Chaska)
Midstate
Hydrant Repairs(Excavation) Davids Hydro Vac
Valle Rich
Midstate
Water Emergencies Davids Hydro Vac
Midstate
Excavation Repair
Storm Sewer Repairl Catch basin excavations Valley Rich
Storm Sewer Re airs
Davids Hydro Vac
Thawing frozen storm pipe Davids Hydro Vac
Gate Valve Box Vacuuming/ Davids Hydro Vac
Thawing
Pressure Reducing Stations Northwestern Power
Equipment Co
SCADA Automatic Stems
Bryan Rock
Purchase Rock/Gravel
TA Schifsb 's
Concrete
Material Handeling Asphalt
Dump Site for Excavation TA Schifs 's
Task/Job waste material Rocks
NO DIM
Buberals?
Midstate
San Sewer Manhole Casting Davids Hydro Vac
Repair/Replacement
General Excavations/Damage Valle Rich
Repair
Midstate
Park Projects that require Davids Hydro Vac
excavation
Valley Rich
Traffic Control St.Paul Traffic
City owned street lights
City owned light poles O'Neil Electric
Valve,pump&part repair& MN Pump
re lacementGI eneral Repair
Schlomka's
Lift Station Maintenance Wet well cleaning/Pumping Emergency:McDonough's
Eme� rreency:Brian Overline
Sewer Automatic Systems
LpaneVControls/SCADA
Web Electric:John Tomnitz
Schlomka's
1 Sewer Bark un:s For fast response:
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Neighboring Water Stillwater Water Board 651439-6231
System
Technical/Contracted Name Work Telephone Alternate Telephone
Services/Supplies
MRWA Technical MN Rural Water Association 800-367-6792
Services
SCADA Repair Automatic Systems 651-631-9005
Lift Station Electronics Web Electric 651-464-1660 John Tomnitz(651) 755-
4298
Pump Repair-Lift General Repair 651-766-0874
stations
Pump Repair-Lift MN Pump 877-645-8004 Chad Kubasch
stations (952) 807-2732
Sewer Back Up& Lift Schlomka Services 651-459-3718 Jet and Vac
station vacuum
Sewer Backup's/Lift McDonough Sewer Service 651-436-3370 For immediate Service,
station issues Responds quickly.
Sewer Backup's/Lift Brian Overline 612-554-5526 Cost more than others.
station issues
Electrician O'Neill Electric 6513420906 City owned St. light repair.
Fluoride Hawkins Chemical Matt Dunsmore 612-
655-7105
City Owned Water Main Midstate Excavating 651-792-6899
Breaks
City Owned Water Main Davids Hydro Vac 651-329-5555
Breaks
City Owned Water Main Valley-Rich Excavating 952-488-3002
Breaks
Pressure Reducing Northwestern Power Darin Kluck 612-
Station Parts Equipment Co. 240-9105
Generator Ziegler CAT Kyle Bergquist 952-8874525
612-246-9783
Towing Stillwater Towing 651-439-5744
Tree Removal St. Croix Sav-A-Tree 715-749-3479 651-770-3744
Laboratory Instrumental Research Inc. 763-571-3698
Engineering Stantec—Lee Mann 651-775-5956 Office 651-604-4850
Purchase Rock T.A. Schfsky's 651-777-1313
Purchase Rock Bryan Rock 651-430-2324
General Excavation Midstate Excavating 651-342-0142 Owner: Jason
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City of Oak Park Heights Public Works 2020
Emergency Telephone List
Emergency Response Name Work Telephone Alternate Telephone
Team
Andy Kegley 651-334-5140
akegley@cityofoakparkheights.com
Andy Swenson 651-485-7285 651-233-8920
aswensonAcityofoakparkheights.com
Lisa Danielson 651-775-6177 651-494-2491
ldanielson@cityofoakparkheights.com
Jaryd Marks 651-775-6179 651-470-1931
Jmarks@cityofoakparkheights.com
Eric Johnson 651-253-7837
caiohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com
State and Local Name Work Telephone Alternate Telephone
Emergency Response
Contacts
State Incident Duty Minnesota.Duty Officer 1-800/422-0798 Out 651-649-5451 Metro
Officer State
National Guard Minnesota Duty Officer 1-800/422-0798 Out 651-649-5451 Metro
State
Fire Bayport Fire 651-275-4401 911
Sheriff Washington County Sheriff 651-439-9381 1 911
Police Oak Park Heights Police 651-439-4727 911
State and Local Name Work Telephone Alternate Telephone
Agencies
MDH District Engineer Lucas Martin 651-201-4144
MDH Drinking Water Protection 651-201-4700
State Testing Laboratory Minnesota Duty Officer 1-800/422-0798 Out 651-649-5451 Metro
State
MPCA Minnesota Pollution Control 651-269-6300 1-800-657-3864
Agency
DNR Area Hydrologist Jenifer Sorenson 651-259-5754
Utilities Name Work Telephone Alternate Telephone
Electric Company Xcel Energy Power Outage 1-800-895-1999
Electric Company Xcel Energy Street Lights 1-800-960-6235
Gas Company Xcel 1-800-895-2999 911
Telephone Company Cen link 1-855-742-6062
Gopher State One Call Utility Locates 1-800-252-1166 651-454-0002
Gopher State One Call EMERGENCY LOCATES 1-866-640-3637
EMERGENCY
Highway Department MN DOT Maintenance 651-366-4380 651-296-3000
Traffic Control Light St. Paul Traffic 651-487-7200
Repair/Maintenance
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Eric Johnson
From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 20,2020 3:08 PM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:The 2020 St.Croix Valley Prayer Breakfast is coming up!
For weekly notes
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To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Thu, Feb 20, 2020 2:34 pm
Subject: The 2020 St. Croix Valley Prayer Breakfast is coming up!
Saint Croix Valley
Prayer Breakfast
Save the date!
The Twelfth Annual St. Croix Valley Prayer Breakfast is coming up on May 7, 2020. It will once
again be held at the Grand Ballroom in downtown Stillwater, MN from 7:15-8:45.
More details will be advertised when we got closer to the actual event, but we wanted to make
sure you had the date and get it on your calendar. Don't hesitate to share this with like-minded,
prayerful friends who can join our email list and receive notice when tickets and details are
available this spring. Use this link to
subscribe: https://mailchi.mp/4d956ce6c5O5/Scvprayerbreakfast
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Central Office
1450 Energy Park Drive,Suite 200,St.Paul,MN 55108
DEPARTMENT Main:651.361.7200 1 Fax:651.642.0223 1 TTY:800.627.3529
OF CORRECTIONS www.mn.gov/doc
You are invited to participate in a DOC
Town Hall
A public forum on the Draft DOC Strategic Plan for community members,
advocacy groups and agency partners.
Please join Deputy Commissioner Michelle Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Curtis Shanklin, Assistant Commissioner Josh Syrjamaki, and Chief of Staff
Marcus Schmit on either February 25 or 26, 2020:
Tuesday, February 25 Wednesday, February 26
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
MN Department of Corrections Central Office
1450 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108
Afton Room
(West Entrance, 1St Floor)
You'll receive an update on the planning process and the contents of the
draft DOC Strategic Plan: 2020 - 2022. You'll also have the opportunity to
share your feedback and input with DOC leadership before the plan is
finalized. To RSVP, click here Call 651-361-7200 with questions.
Background
Gov. Tim Walz directed all state agencies to craft—or update existing—strategic plans by the spring of 2020
because progress is best achieved when organizations set bold goals, work collaboratively,carefully monitor
progress, and make course corrections when needed. Strategic Planning is the leadership process to craft a
vision for future success and determine the best goals,strategies,and key measures to achieve desired
outcomes. The Commissioner's Office decided to write anew strategic plan to guide the agency's work over the
next three years. Organizational culture,including safety,must be improved while delivering exceptional services
to the public. Old ways of doing things must be updated. New solutions must be found. We must aim higher
and reach further.
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Central Office
1450 Energy Park Drive,Suite 200,St.Paul,MN 55108
DEPARTMENT Main:651.361.7200 I Fax:651.642.0223 1 TTY.-800.627.3529
OF CORRECTIONS www.mn.gov/doc
Memorandum
To: MN DOC Employees
From: Commissioner Paul Schnell Assistant Commissioner Marcus Schmit
Deputy Commissioner Michelle Smith Assistant Commissioner Daniel Karpowitz
Assistant Commissioner Nate Knutson Government Relations Director Safia Khan
Deputy Commissioner Curtis Shanklin Chief of Staff Josh Sydamaki
Date: November 21,2019
Re: Strategic Planning Update—One DOC Plan
The purpose of this memo is to update you on our agency's strategic planning and to share details of the
new One DOC Plan that's currently being crafted. It provides direction about where the agency is
headed over the next three years and guidance for how to achieve desired outcomes.
We appreciate the hundreds of DOC employees and many others who have provided input so far. In
addition to the employee Work Groups discussed below,we facilitated separate discussions with
employees from central office,community services,and facilities. We are also meeting with leadership
from unions who represent our workforce to solicit advice.
We hope this memo generates honest conversation at all levels of the organization and produces more
feedback,including what you need from us,and your supervisor,to be successful. Your ongoing input is
not only wanted but needed in coming weeks as we finalize the One DOC Plan.
This memo contains a significant amount of information and is organized into different sections.
Overview
I. What is Strategic Planning?..................................................................................................................2
II. Building Blocks: Mission,Vision, Values, &Leadership Philosophy.................................................2
1I1. The Commissioner's Guidance: What Good Looks Like&How I Know I'm Doing It......................2
IV. Two Priorities&Ten Opportunity Areas for a Better Future...............................................................4
V. Proposed Agency Goals........................................................................................................................5
VI. Employee Work Group Members-Developing Details of the One DOC Plan...................................6
VII. Soliciting Your Input............................................................................................................................9
VIII.Engage Community Partners in the Planning Process........................................................................10
IX. Engaging People under Supervision& Incarceration in the Planning Process...................................10
X. Proposed Timeline for Finalizing One DOC Plan..............................................................................10
XI. Roles& Responsibilities.....................................................................................................................l l
XII. Plan Implementation...........................................................................................................................11
XIII.2019 Accomplishments.......................................................................................................................12
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I. What is Strategic Planning?
By strategic planning,we mean the process of describing a vision of a better future over the next three
years and translating the vision into concrete goals and a sequence of specific action steps to achieve
them. Strategic planning starts with the end-state in mind and works backwards to the present day. It
address three fundamental questions:
• Where are we today as an agency?
• Where should we go in the future?
• How do we get there together?
II. Building Blocks: Mission,Vision.Values,&Leadership Philosophy
To develop the foundation of the One DOC Plan,we listened to and solicited input from a large cross-
section of employees and others over the past several months. We combined this input with guidance
from Commissioner Schnell and others to establish a new mission,vision,values and leadership
philosophy, as described below.
Definition New Language
Mission Why the agency exists. Transforming lives for a safer
Minnesota.
Vision A word picture of the future. It describes what Achieving justice through promotion
success looks like in 3, 5,or 10 years,even if it of racial equity,restoration from harm,
is not possible today and it takes considerable and community connectedness.
effort to accomplish.
Values Articulates the agency's moral compass. Values I. Safety
help distinguish between what's right and wrong, 2. Equity
determine what behaviors to reward, and inform 3. Dignity
if a controversial or emotionally charged 4. Fairness
decision is the right one. 5. Honesty
6. Respect
7. Service
Leadership The expectation of what drives our leaders and Create successful experiences for
Philosophy how they live passionately. others.
III. The Commissioner's Guidance:What Good Looks Like&How I Know I'm Doin2 It
The Commissioner's guidance is intended to apply to all members of the Minnesota Department of
Corrections. Regardless of title or role,the provisions described below have the potential to make our
agency a great place to work as we provide exceptional services that transform lives.
We regard all DOC employees as leaders. As such,we have a responsibility to create successful
experiences for others(those we serve/lead). We help others to succeed through the application of
equally high levels of pressure(expecting the best of others)and support(doing all we can to help others).
Whether you believe a particular provision below applies to you or your role know that the descriptors are
intended to be both precise and approximate. In other words,the below guidance or "I statements"
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establish behavioral expectations and more broadly communicates the spirit with which professional
decision-making should occur. Please review the "I statements"and use them for evaluating your work.
1. I view with compassion those harmed and those in the community who have been impacted by
crime.
2. I exhibit care for my coworkers and fellow employees by demonstrating concern for their success,
safety, and well-being.
3. I recognize that those who caused harm are in a position to make changes in their dives for the
better and regardless of where they are in the transformation process are due compassion as an
individual.
4. I recognize that true public safety is best achieved where there is a strong sense of community
connectedness.
S. I regard the overrepresentation, treatment, and outcomes for people of color in the criminal
justice system as a profound injustice, and I take steps to check my own implicit biases and
reduce systemic institutional racism.
6. I provide responsive services to victims of crime, their families, and supporters.
7. I provide responsive services to system-involved/incarcerated people, their family, and
supporters.
8. I recognize that when sanctions are required, the least restrictive intervention to accomplish our
objective is the best option.
9. I promote human dignity and maximize opportunity for change by treating those I serve
humanely.
10. I know and can describe the correctional services,practices, and programs that support the
transformation of lives, and provide for the reduction and repair of harm.
11. I develop professional relationships with the people I serve to maximize motivational influence
and effectiveness in challenging criminal thinking.
12. I recognize and communicate the belief that the people we serve can experience life
transformation.
13. I recognize that with the extraordinary power to sanction, imprison, supervise, and exercise
control over others, comes the expectation that I exercise equally high levels of restraint.
14. I deliver services that are effective, responsive, and subjected to measurement and assessment.
15. I regard questions I am asked about my work or the strategies I employ as inquiry versus a
critique or a challenge.
16. I recognize that when people are given opportunity to give voice to issues or concerns, they are
more likely to be voluntarily compliant(procedural justice)with expectations.
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17. I promote the creation of a workplace culture, environment, or orientation that is positive and
supportive for both coworkers and the people we serve.
18. I respectfully challenge the delivery of unprofessional or unresponsive service when a coworker-
regardless of rank or status-behaves in a manner that is inconsistent with this agency's
expectations and this guidance.
19. I respectfully challenge the hypocrisy that exists when a coworker responds or behaves contrary
to the very behavioral standards applied to those in our custody or under our supervision.
20. 1 am able to assess and articulate the extent to which my day-today work adds value to the
mission of the agency.
21. I respond to communications (i.e. questions, kites or correspondence) in a manner that is
respecful, expeditious, and complete—taking time to explain why I am making the decision I am
making.
22. I identify and recommend to supervisors alteration or discontinuation of work practices and
expectations that do not advance service quality or employee/facility/supervisee safety.
23. I treat the people I serve, their families, supporters (i.e. clergy, relatives, visitors, etc)
professionally-with respect and dignity—no matter the circumstance.
24. I take action to stop, idents, or report disrespec ful, harmful, or abusive treatment of coworkers
or those we serve.
25. 1 recognize I'm a public servant requiring an ardent stewardship ofpublic resources.
26. I celebrate success, individual accomplishment, and extraordinary effort by coworkers,
community partners, clients, and incarcerated people. .
IV. Two Priorities& Ten Opportunity Areas for a Better Future
The DOC executive team met this summer to review the input we have received from employees and
others. We invited DOC colleagues and community partners to join us for candid conversations about the
history of the agency,frustrations within our current operations, external trends,and potential solutions.
We deliberated over many options and decided on two strategic priorities and ten major opportunities to
build a better future for the DOC and the people we serve. We set organizational culture as one priority.
The second equally important priority is to deliver effective services for the benefit of the taxpayers of
Minnesota.
Strategic Priority#1: Improving our Organizational Culture
1. Invest in Staff Safety
2. Improve Staff Wellness
3. Promote Servant Leadership
4. Engage Staff in Direction and Decision-making
5. Recruit and Retain Talented Staff
6. Modernize Organizational Structure
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Strategic Priority#2: Delivering Exceptional Public Services
7. Engage Stakeholders
8. Promote Safety for Victims
9. Lead Public Policy Changes
10. Provide Transformative Programming
V. Proposed Agency Goals
The agency recently submitted an initial draft set of five strategic goals at the request of the Governor's
Office. To be clear,these proposed goals will likely evolve and the number of goals could change over
time as the One DOC Plan is finalized. Ultimately, each goal will fall under one of the two strategic
priorities listed above. As part of goal-setting and performance management,specific metrics must be
established to track and report progress toward the goals.
Goal#1: Create a safe and secure workplace for all employees of the DOC.
• Decrease the number of incarcerated-person discipline incidents.
• Decrease the number of staff assaults.
• Ensure staffing levels are at no less than 95%of authorized strength.
• Provide enhanced tactical,interpersonal, and security training specific to facility assignment and
role.
• Reduce idle-time rate for incarcerated people by ensuring staffing levels and programming or
employment opportunities are commensurate with need.
• Establish a system for compiling,tracking,and reporting facility and field employee
interventions, including: use of force,loss of privileges,restrictive housing, incarcerated-person
discipline, and revocation rates.
• Reduce the number of incidents of sexual harassment at DOC'and improve the response to
victims of sexual harassment through accountability and engagement of impacted staff.
• Fully implement the Office of Professional Accountability.
• Track the number and frequency of critical incident reports pertaining to field agent safety.
• Continue evaluating employee perception of personal safety and what resources and options are
needed.
Goal#2: Increase the number of employees who feel very satisfied or satisfied with the DOC as a
workplace.
• Increase the gender and racial diversity of our work force 2.
• Promote diversity and equity focused hiring and retention practices.
• Develop and implement a new peer"employee support navigator"program.
• Refine and implement the agency's supervisor training program to ensure clarity of expectation in
the employee—supervisor relationship.
• Review,revise,and implement a new pre-service academy curriculum that fully embodies the
responsibilities and expectations to establish a foundation of servant leadership within the DOC.
• Develop and implement an"Early Warning System"to identify and effectively intervene with
employees who may be struggling.
'"Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Procedures Report:Review and Recommendations."Minnesota
Management and Budget,January 2018
2 Whereas 8.7%of DOC employees are racial and ethnic minorities vs. 12.2%of all state employees;40.4%of
DOC employees are women vs 49.9%of all state employees
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Goal#3: Reduce mass incarceration'through expansion of evidence-based practices in our
interventions through programming,treatment,and processes surrounding incarceration.
• Increase opportunities for people who are incarcerated to receive facility-offered intervention.
• Increase opportunities for clients to receive community-based intervention.
• Develop and implement a new Minnesota model for higher education in our facilities that focuses
on rigor,high expectations,and life-altering teaching and learning opportunities for staff as well
as those currently incarcerated.
• Review and revise the central intake process to place the incarcerated person,based on a system-
wide needs assessment,and administration-mandated equity analysis,and develop a case plan to
inform both facility and field staff.
• Analyze probation revocations.
Goal#4: Increase engagement of the public,particularly those impacted by our programs,in
creation and revision of our programs,policies,and decisions: Enhance internal and external
engagement with people impacted by DOC programs, policies,and decisions.
• Assess,create,and implement a comprehensive stakeholder communication and engagement
plan.
• Craft an agency-wide constituent list and incorporate into an industry-accepted software solution.
• Develop and implement a constituent communication process that provides for timeliness and
responsible-person tracking.
Goal#5:Promote holistic safety in the lives of victims in the community and those incarcerated
and others affected by crime through the provision of community-integrated,client-centered,and
trauma informed support services..
• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with community-based advocacy programs to ensure
comprehensive, coordinated,and confidential victim services.
• Identify the incarcerated individuals who are the top 100 high-risk for violence and are
approaching supervised release. In coordination with community-based advocacy, local law
enforcement,and other community resources,provide comprehensive wrap-around planning
services.
• Fully establish and implement the new coordinated victim services model.
VI. Employee Work Group Members-Developing Details of the One DOC Plan
Employee work groups were established to assist with developing details in the One DOC Plan. These
groups are up and running. The groups are helping to figure out how to achieve our new vision and reach
the agency's strategic goals.
s Mass incarceration refers to historically unprecedented rates of imprisonment by orders of magnitude for all,and
the production of extreme disparities among people of color. For more information:
https://medium.comadan nott/what-is-mass-incarceration-ff737196580
4 Whereas national research shows 60-90%of women incarcerated are victims of domestic and sexual violence and
data from Minnesota shows black and native victims of domestic violence murdered in domestic violence homicides
have significant criminal histories themselves:
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Recently,we put out a call for volunteers among our workforce to participate on the work groups,and
over 300 people stepped forwarded to serve.That's three times as many people needed to fill the open
slots--a very positive sign!
The employee work groups are meeting a few times over several weeks. Their task is to discuss and
recommend specific details on the following points for each opportunity areas for a better future:
• Reasons why this issue is important
• Beliefs and behaviors that drive agency success in this area
• Best imaginable outcomes for the issue
• Who benefits from the issue and how do they benefit
• Measurements to track and adjust the plan
• Obstacles to achieving the best imaginable outcomes
• Initiatives and actions necessary to accomplish best imaginable outcomes
If you volunteered but weren't chosen,or if you have an idea to share,please feel free to reach out to your
colleagues on the work groups in the next 1-2 weeks to offer suggestions.
Priority#1-Imnrovins Oreanizational Culture-Nate Knutson,Assistant Commissioner-Facilities
1.Invest in Staff Safety—Kathy Halvorson,Warden-Shakopee
• Marie Atkinson—Sergeant,LL
• Justin Ball—Agent,(Northern Region)
• Josh Collins—CO II, RW
• Jeff Dansky—Deputy Director, OSI
• Mike Hennen-Captain, SHK
• Mahjoub Labyad—Safety Administrator,Togo
• Nicholas Minetto—CO II, OPH
• Jay Olson—Training Specialist, CO
• Joe Ventre—Agent, Field Services ISR
2. Improve Staff Wellness—Dayna Burmeister,Field Services Regional Manager-South
• Nicholas Minetto—CO II, OPH
• Isaac Mixon—MINNCOR
• Lydia Newlin—Director
• Lisa Noworatzky—CPT, RW
• Jennifer Paulus—CPPM, RACN
• Shannon Reimann—Warden, LL
• Nola Seidl—Agent(Southern Region)
• Sherry Strand—Training Director, SCL
• Dusty Waller—Agent(Northern Region)
• Shawn Yurick—CO II, STW
3. Invest in/Promote Servant Leadership—Michelle Smith,Deputy Commissioner-Facilities
• Randall Bergman-Education Director, SCL
• JoAnn Brown-MINNCOR EMPLOY Supervisor
• Jon Chappuis-Employee Development,FRB
• Colleen Holst—Health Services Administrator, SHK
• Stephanie Huppert-Case Manager,OPH
• Jenny McMahon-Agent(Southern Region)
• Carl Seim-HRU Liaison, SCL
• Gordon Tate- Lieutenant, WR
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• Cody Underdahl-Agent(Northern Region)
• Sarah Wittenberg-Case Manager, LL
4.Engage Staff in Direction and Decision-making—Al Godfrey,Field Services Director
• Eric Beuning-Case Manager,LL
• Adam Booth-CO Il, RC
• Rachel L.Miller-EBP Specialist-Field Services
• Tom Pasch—Captain, RW
• Kristine Reuvers-Account Clerk Senior,FRB
• Mathew Swanson- Sergeant, OPH
• Amy Waibel—Agent(Southern Region)
• Rose Widell-MA2,Health Services
• Harmony Wilson—Teacher,ML
5.Recruit and Retain Talented Staff—Heather Stein,Director of Inclusion and Engagement
• John Countryman—Agent(Northern Region)
• Sarah Eischens—District Supervisor,F/S
• Sarah Fitzgerald—Director, Communications and Media Relations
• Nancy Hill—HR, Staffing
• Suzanne Hughes—AWO, SHK
• Carol Krippner—AWO, SCL
• Melissa McCann—Case Manager, RW
• Nathaniel Mink—TDS2,OPH
• Mbaya Nyembwe—CO II, STW
• Todd Timgren—Sergeant, OPH
• Megan Weinzierl—CO II, OPH
• Kong Yang—CO II, STW
6.Modernize Organizational Structure—Marcus Schmit,Assistant Commissioner—Operations
Support
• Christopher Barth—Safety Admin, RW
• Kari Bautch—Staffing Director, HR
• Rachel Bergquist—Teacher,ML
• Jill Erickson—Supervisor Employee Development, RC
• Teri Hable—Assistant Director, HR
• Sue Hughes—AWO, SHK
• Nanette Larson—Director, Health Services
• Cheri Mayer—Director,Nursing
• Bill Pal-Freeman—CBTO,MMIT
• Shon Thieren—Warden, RW
• John R. Williams Jr. -AWA,LL
• Jodie Witte—Assistant Director—Employee Development
• Matt Zehoski—Supervisor, LL Records
• Dan Traun-CPD, Field Services
• Tracy Hudrlik-Deputy Compact Administrator,Interstate Compact Unit
Priority#2—Provide Exceptional Public Services—Kelley Heifort Director of Reentry
7. Engage Community Stakeholders—Kelley Heifort,Director of Reentry
• Chris Busche—Agent, SCL-ISR
• Roger Carr—Hearing Officer, HRU
• Jami Doeden—AWO,FRB
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• Kate Erickson—CPD, Reentry
• Jason Kilanowski—Teacher, SCL
• Lori Lofrano—Child Support Liaison
• Jeff Peterson—Transitions Coordinator, FRB
• Jared Taber—Agent(Northern Region)
8.Promote Safety for Victims—Curtis Shanklin,Deputy Commissioner—Community Services
• Membership to be determined
9.Provide Transformative Programming—Sherry Hill,Field Services Regional Manager-North
• Deb Anderson—District Supervisor, F/S
• Tracy Beltz—Warden,FRB
• Terry Byrne—Director, Work Release
• Brian Collins—AWO,WR
• Seal Dwyer—CPT, SCL
• Kate Erickson—CPD, Reentry
• Bridget Letnes—Manager, Reentry
• Nancy Rosman—Director,Education
• Randy Tenge—District Supervisor,F/S
Mission,Vision,Values Work Group—Josh Syrjamaki,Chief of Staff
• Vicky Baukol-Director, Risk Management
• Raenee Bennett-Lt.,ML
• Deneen Clemmons—AWA, RC
• Jeff Dansky—Deputy Director,OSI
• Jeremy Hermann-Employee Development
• Justin Hosfield—Sergeant, STW
• Julia Kraemer-MINNCOR
• Nanette Larson—Director,Health Services
• Shannon Reimann—Warden,LL
• Lisa Stenseth—AWO, STW
• Victor Wanchena—AWA, STW
• Tammy Wherley—AWO, RW
Note: Recognizing how difficult it may be for agents far outside of the Twin Cities to serve on work
groups based on proximity, the Chief of Staff and Field Services Director held listening sessions in
Greater Minnesota to solicit input on mission, vision, and values.
VII. Soliciting Your Input
Strategic planning is an ongoing process.
During our visits with DOC employees this year,we met many proud,resilient,and hardworking public
servants,who have great passion for making a difference in peoples' lives. Unfortunately,we also heard
from many of our colleagues who feel disconnected and unsupported. Many DOC employees are
yearning to help shape the future of our agency. We are working to create more opportunities for honest
conversation internally and externally about what works and what doesn't work in the DOC. We want
people impacted by agency's decisions to engage in conversation about how to improve. Doing so,in our
opinion,improves the quality of the decisions and practices, deepens buy-in for change and increases
overall effectiveness.
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Forecasting the Upcoming Employee Survey
We will be circulating a survey later asking any employee who is interested in helping to craft the One
DOC Plan to share their views and provide ideas about how best to carry out our mission and achieve
desired outcomes. In the meantime,if you have input,please feel free to contact us at
DOC.Strategic.Plan.Input@state.mn.us.
VIII. Engage Community Partners in the Planning Process
We want people outside of the agency who are impacted by the agency's decisions and actions to have the
opportunity to provide input on appropriate topics in the plan.The groups may include,but not be limited
to,the following:
• State agencies
• State legislators
• Counties
• Local leaders
• Advocacy organizations
• Members of the general public and other community partners
• Federal agencies
• Others
We will be working with the Facilities and Community Services Divisions to help engage our community
partners in the strategic planning.
IX. Engaging People under Sunervision&Incarceration in the Planning Process
We want people directly impacted by the agency's decisions and actions to have the opportunity to
provide input on appropriate topics in the plan.
Deputy Commissioner Michelle Smith and Assistant Commissioner Nate Knutson will be working with
central office managers,wardens and their teams to help develop the process for engaging incarcerated
people around relevant and appropriate parts of the One DOC Plan. Deputy Commissioner Curtis
Shanklin will be doing the same in the Community Service Division.
We're asking for recommendations from them about the kind of strategic planning information to share
with people under community supervision or incarcerated;how best to share that information with them;
and the feedback loop that should be used.
X. Proposed Timeline for Finalizing One DOC Plan
Month Tasks
November • Employees review this memo and provide feedback
• Begin to en a e others and solicit input
December . Incorporate input into the next version of the draft plan
• Continue to engage others and solicit input
January • Continue to engage others and solicit input
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February • Incorporate input into next version of plan and begin preparing for plan
implementation
March • Prepare One DOC Plan documents
• Finalize plan implementation,including performance metrics(i.e.,tracking
progress,reporting,and".Dashboard")
• Deadline to finalize One DOC Plan is mid-March and submit to the
Governor's Office
April • Roll out plan and officially begin implementation phase
XI. Roles&Responsibilities
The DOC's Chief of Staff,Josh Syrjamaki, is overseeing the agency's strategic planning. Kristi Politoski
is the project manager.
XII. Plan Implementation
According to strategy performance measurement experts, Robert Kaplan and David Norton,as many as
90%of strategic plans do not get effectively implemented for a variety of reasons,including:
• Workforce doesn't understand the vision and strategy
• Managers and employees don't have incentives linked to strategy
• Executive teams don't spend time discussing and tracking strategy
• Budgets don't link to strategy
Therefore,we must be deliberate about adopting a workable model for how to manage change and
implement the new One DOC Plan,once it is complete. The model should include efforts to:
• Communicate what we are trying to accomplish
• Align the day-to-day work that everyone is doing with strategy
• Prioritize projects,programs and services
• Measure,monitor and report progress towards strategic goals
We have already stood up a Work Group to discuss what is needed in the system and begin preparing for
plan implementation. If you have a suggestion for how we should implement the new plan once it is
finalized, feel free to reach out to a member on the work group.
Implementation Work Group—Josh Syrjamaki,Chief of Staff
• Charles Dively—Director,Employee Development
• Al Godfrey—Director,Field Services
• Dan Gorman—CO lI, STW
• Nicole Green—Director,Finance
• Vicki Janssen—Warden,RC
• Daniel Karpowitz—Assistant Commissioner, Education
• Nan Larson—Director, Health Services
• Jeff Lonsky—VP of Operations,MINNCOR
• Michelle Smith—Deputy Commissioner,Facilities
• Bill Pal-Freeman—CBTO,MN.IT
• Amy Chamberlain—Supervisor,Office Services and Fleet
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• Tim Waalen—Director, Purchasing
• Jodie Witte—Assistant Director,Employee Development
XIII. 2019 Accomplishments
Your input has already had an impact. We are not waiting for the One DOC Plan to be done in some key
areas. The information gathered in our listening sessions has resulted in several actions to reorganize
priorities and put into motion activities to better meet your needs and priorities.
1. Creating More Positive and Professional Workplace.The establishment of the Office of
Professional Accountability(OPA)helps reduce the"fear"and"punishment"attitude that can
develop between supervisors and employees. The OPA is being set up with an independent team
of professionals who will look into allegations of serious misconduct by employees and is
dedicated to building a culture of professional accountability across the department.Time-
consuming investigations for minor infractions create needless apprehension and should not be a
substitute for coaching and mentoring. .
2. Viewing Supervisors as Coaches and Servant Leaders.Our goal is to get to the day where
supervisors are more and more seen as coaches,mentors, and servant leaders. We are moving
toward a performance management model designed to create successful experiences for our staff
by setting higher expectations for our supervisors and providing more support for them on how
supervisors should lead people and manage work. Assistant Commissioner Marcus Schmit is
chairing a Performance Management Work Group to help us shape the future performance
management model that will enhance our organizational culture and improve relationships
between supervisors and staff. This effort is in response to the feedback we received from staff
about the need to foster a more supportive, less punitive environment for staff and supervisors.
3. Maintaining High Standards while Reducing Bureaucracy. The decision to withdraw from
the American Correctional Association(ACA)accreditation process was made in order to focus
more intensely on safety,relationship building, and our mission.
4. Expanding Peer-to-Peer Support to Help Coworkers in Need. Working in corrections can
have an impact on our emotional,mental,and physical well-being of our employees. In
September,Lydia Newlin moved over to lead the Department's enhancement of our staff
victimization response and development of a peer support program focused on our corrections
officers and agents. Lydia and her team will focus on creating a victim-centered response,
identifying internal and external support networks for staff and their families,establishing
partnerships with community and nonprofit organizations, and building a team of peer support
navigators with facility and field experience.This investment is a direct result of the agency-wide
staff engagement sessions and was a key recommendation from the Staff Victimization Work
Group and the Line of Duty Death Work Group that were created in 2018. We want to take this
opportunity to thank Lydia and members of those work groups for their commitment to the
Department and our colleagues.
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State, Local & Federal Updates for Minnesota's Small Cities
February 17, 2020
Happy February, Minnesota Small City Leaders!-
Now that session is underway these monthly newsletters will contain a
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• USDA Rural Development Designates Rural Health Liaison
• FCC Establishes$20 Billion Rural Broadband Expansion Fund
• USDA Invests$11 Million in Broadband for Rural Minnesota
• EPA Issues Replacement for Obama-Era Federal Water Rule
• USDA Invests in Public Safety Infrastructure in Dawson, MN
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- As the legislature begins its second week of the 2020 Legislative
Session, committees and divisions will be meeting to hear and pass
bills ahead of the March 13 first committee deadline-where
committees must act favorably on a bill in the house of origin in order
Rebecca J. Kanninen for it stay alive during for the legislative session.
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Education Disparities
Today, the Minnesota Senate E-12 Finance and Policy Committee
F will hear a presentation from former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page and Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank Chairman
. � Neel Kashkari regarding a report by the Minneapolis Federal Reserve
Daniel G. Larson that shows Minnesota has some of the worst educational disparities
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Government Affairs Last month, Page and Kashkari launched an effort to convince
legislators to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would
- guarantee that"all children have a fundamental right to a quality
public education that fully prepares them with the skills necessary for
participation in the economy, our democracy, and society, as
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state. It is a paramount duty of the state to ensure quality public
Amos A. Briggs schools that fulfill this fundamental right."
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Page and Kashkari have formed a bipartisan coalition called"Our
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"establish a general uniform system of public schools. The legislature
shall make such provisions by taxation or otherwise as will secure a
thorough and efficient system of public schools throughout the state."
Peter H.Glossing
Associate/ While advocates hope the legislature will vote this session to place
Communications& the amendment on the 2020 ballot, it is unclear if this proposal will
Grassroots Advocacy pass this session given tight committee deadlines.
Insulin Affordability
This week, committees in both the House and Senate will hear
proposals to address insulin affordability in Minnesota.
Angie A.Huss On Tuesday, the House Health and Human Services Finance
Communications& Division will hear House File 3100, also known as the Alec Smith
Grassroots Advocacy Affordable Insulin Act, authored by Representative Mike Howard
(DFL-Richfield). This bill would make emergency insulin available at
pharmacies with a 30-day supply even if the prescription is expired. It
All would be renewable three times. The state would then reimburse
pharmacists from revenue derived from registration fees paid by drug
manufacturers.
Ann T.Lenczewskil On Wednesday, the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Government Relations Finance and Policy Committee will hear Senate File 3019, offered by
4 Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska). This bill establishes an affordable
patient insulin assistance program that would require insulin
manufacturers to provide insulin to doctors for diabetic patients
without health coverage. The patient would receive a four-month
supply that is renewable three times.
I The issue of insulin affordability has remained a priority for legislators
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Jessica Lindeen since the end of the 2019 Legislative Session. While both
Republicans and Democrats at the Capitol have agreed that the state
needs an emergency insulin program, the funding mechanism
continues to be the major difference between the two bills. The
Senate Republican proposal would pay for emergency insulin
through the Health Care Access Fund while the House DFL proposal
pays for emergency insulin through a fee on insulin manufacturers.
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lobelia delivery products to those under 18 years of age. This
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for the first violation, a$600 penalty for the second violation if it
occurs within 36 months of the first violation, and a$1,000 penalty for
Carol J. Mraz the third violation or subsequent violation within 36 months of first
Government Relations violation. The third violation also includes include a minimum seven-
day suspension of the licensee's authority to sell tobacco products
and this bill would add the penalty of potential revocation of such
authority.
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Caucus to attempt to crack down on youth tobacco use following the
Nathaniel C. Nlussell 2019 Minnesota Student Survey that reported a 54% increase in
Partner vaping usage among 11th graders compared to 2016.
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Coal vs, clean energy: The future can't leave host communities behind- StarTribune.com Page 1 of 2
OPINION EXCHANGE
Coal vs. clean energy: The future can't
leave host communities behind
Closures affect our economies and tax base.We need help with this
adjustment.
By Mary McCombr FEBRUARY 14,2020—5:37PM
In recent months,the Star Tribune and other media outlets have been spilling a lot of
ink on the impending closures of coal plants in Minnesota and across the nation.As this
topic continues to generate a lot of attention,it is important that the communities on
the front lines of this issue—the cities who currently host coal plants—are not
overlooked in the discussion.
When I ran for mayor of Oak Park Heights,a city of about 5,000 residents located along
the St.Croix River,I did not expect to find myself in the center of the global energy
debate,but that is exactly where my city finds itself today.
For more than 50 years,the smokestack of the Allen S.King coal-fired power plant has
towered above Oak Park Heights and provided power to the entire region.As mayor,I
am proud that my city has hosted a facility that helped fuel incredible economic growth
in the Twin Cities area and beyond while ensuring that the lights come on when you flip
the switch at home.
Now,as our state and our nation move toward a cleaner-energy future,communities like
mine are facing a monumental challerme.Last May.Xcel Energy announced a nrommil
to shut the King Plant down in 2028—at least nine years prior to what was previously
expected.With its closure,around 40%of Oak Park Heights'local tax base will
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disappear overnight.
We aren't the only ones going through this.The retirement of the King Plant is part of "
Xcel Energy's plan to Close all of its remaining coal plants by 2030,which will also have AARON LAVINSKY•AARON.LAVINSKYOSTARTRIBUNE.COM
deep impacts on the city of Becker.Red Wing and Monticello host the state's only A coal train on the tracks leading to the
nuclear plants and are also bracing for an uncertain future.Meanwhile,Fergus Falls will Sherburne County Generating Station in
see a coal plant retire in the next few Becker.
P years,while plants in Cohasset and Hoyt Lakes will
be considered for retirement as well.Granite Falls will lose significant tax base this year,
as a former coal-burning facility is dismantled.
The impact for each of these communities is enormous.Plants often makes up 40%to
70%of the local tax base and contribute hundreds of high-wage jobs.The massive hole
in our tax base and potential loss of residents will have far-reaching impacts,sending
ripple effects throughout the school district,county and region,and threatening the
pocketbooks of local residents and businesses who pay property taxes.
As local officials,we will do everything in our power to prepare our communities to
avoid these impacts,but we can't do it alone.One way the Legislature and governor can
help support this transition is by passing the Community Energy Transition Grant
Program,which is bipartisan legislation developed with the input of the communities
that are on the front lines of this transition.This program would give local governments
access to grants that could help fund the vital planning and economic development work
we need to do to plan for our future beyond the life of the plant.
For example,in Oak Park Heights,the closure of the King Plant will require us to do
significant land use and environmental planning.Our small city simply cannot
undertake this expensive and complicated work without help from the state.
Energy markets are rapidly changing in ways that will benefit all of us in the long-term,
but the tradeoffs for that progress can be extremely local and very painful.We are
grateful that Gov.Tim Walz and some state legislators have publicly acknowledged the
heavy impacts that plant closures will have on local communities,
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The King plant has been a vital employer and property taxpayer in my city for 52 years.
Planning for a fixture without the plant needs to start now.As Minnesota's 2020
legislative session continues,I urge the Legislature and governor to help ensure the long-
term viability of our communities by creating and funding the Community Energy
Transition Grant Program.
Mary McComber is the mayor of Oak Park Heights and president of the Coalition of Utility
cities.
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Second Week of Session Concludes;Budget Forecast Next Week
The 2020 legislative session is concluding its second week,and activity is robust,with full committee
schedules and bill hearings.Specific legislative updates on items of interest to metropolitan cities are
included below.
The February Budget Revenue forecast will be released by the Office of MN Management and Budget
(MMB)next Thursday,February 27.Governor Walz will issue his State of the State address on March
23.
Local Option Sales Tax Bilis Receive Consideration In House
The House Property and Local Tax Division heard bills from four local governments seeking
authorization for a local sales tax this week.Before the bills were heard,House Research staff provided
the committee with an overview of laws governing local option sales taxes,including new law changes
passed by the 2019 Legislature.Click here to view the presentation.
In 2011,the legislature began requiring that a local referendum to establish a local sales tax be held
before the local government approached the legislature for authorization.In 2018,there were a record
number of sales tax referenda on ballots and 16 out of 22 passed.Statutory changes In 2019 require
local governments to bring a local sales tax proposal to the legislature for authorization prior to taking
the question of a sales tax to the voters.State law also limits the use of local sales tax revenue to
projects that provide regional benefit.Regional benefit Is not specifically defined in state law.
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Cities are now required to submit proposals to the legislature by January 31 for consideration in that
legislative session.Twenty cities and two counties met the deadline for the 2020 session.Finally,some
changes were made to how projects can be bundled together and how they appear on the ballot.
Specifically,no more than five projects can be bundled into the same local sales tax proposal and each
project must be voted on separately by residents.This allows voters to approve one component of a
proposal and not others.
Projects that would be funded by the four proposals heard this week included a civic center,county jail,
water treatment facility,and facilities for public works and police.For each bill testifiers were asked
about the cost of projects,their ability to raise the revenue using a sales tax,and the regional benefits of
projects.Bills were laid over for possible consideration in an omnibus bill.
On Monday,February 24,the Property Tax Division will hear additional local option sales tax bills,
including for the cities of Edina,Moorhead,St Peter,Breckenridge,Bemidji,and Itasca County.
Questions?Contact Patricia Nauman at 651-215-4002 or
Street Improvement Districts Bill Passes House Subcommittee
The House Subcommittee on Local Government passed -Elkins,that allows cities to create
street improvement districts and to collect fees from property owners within an established district to
fund municipal street maintenance,construction,reconstruction,and facility upgrades.The bill,which is
permissive,is an initiative of the League of MN Cities and supported by Metro Cities and is intended to
provide cities with an additional tool to build and maintain city streets.Metro Cities testified in support
of the legislation at the hearing on Wednesday,along with LMC and the City Engineers Association.The
MN Automobile Dealers Association and the Jewish Community Relations Council spoke In opposition
to the bill.The bill passed on a 4-2 vote and was re-referred to the Government Operations Committee.
It has not yet been scheduled for a hearing in that committee.
Questions?Please contact Steven Huser at even metrocitiesmn.ore or 651-215-4003.
City Employee Salary Cap Expansion Bill Passes Senate Committee
A bill that would raise the political subdivision compensation limit to$200,000 was repassed by the
Senate Local Government committee on February 18.(The bill was also considered in 2019).The bill
also caps the severance pay provided a"highly compensated employee leaving employment"to three
months'pay.Senator Dan Hall,who chairs the committee,is the chief author of .It awaits a
hearing in the Senate State Government committee.
A House companion bill, -Masin,that repeals the compensation limit and does not contain the
$200,000 cap received its second reading in the House on February 13 and awaits a floor vote.
Metro Cities'policy supports a repeal of the salary cap.Please contact Patricia Nauman at 651-215-
4002 or ricia ameuuuuesmn.c. with any questions.
House Housing Committee Hears$500 Million Bonding Bili,Tax Credit Bill
The House Housing Finance and Policy Division held its first hearing of the session this week.
Committee chair Rep.Alice Hausman presented her proposal for$400 million in housing infrastructure
bonds(HIB)and$100 million in general obligation bonds.Rep.Hausman's proposal also includes a
one-time use of HIBs for emergency shelters for people experiencing homelessness.Another bill,HF
-Hassan,provides$50 million to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency(MHFA)to pay for the
construction,acquisition,and rehabilitation of short-term housing facilities for individuals and families
without a permanent residence.$25 million would be provided from housing Infrastructure bond
proceeds authorized in the bill,and$25 million would be appropriated from the general fund.
A new state tax credit would be created and funded via -Tabke that was also heard.The tax
credit contribution fund would provide a tax credit incentive to Individuals or businesses who make
qualifying contributions to a housing fund administered by MHFA.The funds could be directed to and
used for specific projects in a city or awarded competitively to projects that apply.Earlier tax credit
proposals created a dollar-to-dollar credit while the 2020 bill creates a 90-cents to the dollar tax credit.
Metro Cities supports state bond funds for new housing in the metro region,as well as funds to
preserve and rehabilitate existing homes.Metro Cities also supports the state tax credit bill as it would
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spur private investments in housing developments and could be targeted to specific projects that meet
locally identified housing needs.
Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-366-7564 or,harlie(@metrocitiesmn with any questions.
Presidential Primary Bill Heard in Ways and Means
-Dehn made a stop in the House Ways and Means committee on Wednesday night after being
heard in three other committees.The bill restricts access to data collected through the presidential
primary election and allows voters the option of being excluded from party preference lists.
Committee members discussed their concerns about the collection and dissemination of party
preference information.Some committee members said the bill does not go far enough in ensuring the
protection of this data and argued that all party preference information be purged(as opposed to the
opt-out feature in HF 3068).The bill passed out of Ways and Means and was sent to the General
Register.
Transit Ambassador Bill Passes House Transportation Committee
The House Transportation Committee passed -Tabke,on Thursday.The bill would establish a
transit ambassador program,authorize administrative citations for failure to pay fares,and reduce the
judicial penalty for non-fare payment from$175 to between$35-$10.The bill also reduces the charge
from a misdemeanor to a petty misdemeanor.A delete-all amendment was adopted that restricts the
program to LRT lines which reduces the cost of the legislation from an estimated$6.3 million over the
next biennium to$1 million.The amendment also calls for the program to operate for six months and
requires the Metropolitan Council to provide a report to the Legislature on the performance of the
program.The bill was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
Metropolitan Council Meeting Posting and Recording Requirement Bill Debated
A bill that would require the Metropolitan Council to post council and advisory board meeting agendas
on the council's website at least three days before convening the meeting was heard by the Senate
Local Government committee on February 18.A second section of the bill, =2998—Osmek requires
the council and advisory board meetings to be recorded by audio or video and posted on the council's
website within two working days of the meeting for a period of three years.
Metropolitan Council staff testified that the Council already complies with the bill's requirements and
audio and audio/video recordings are made of council and advisory board meetings.Council staff
explained current protocol and said they would provide a cost estimate for any technology changes that
would need to be made to upgrade Council meeting rooms.
The League of Minnesota Cities commented that recording requirements in the bill,if expanded to
cities,could be financially burdensome to smaller cities with limited staff and resources.The bill
passed on a voice vote and awaits a floor vote by the Senate.
Flushable Wipes Bill Passes House Commerce Committee
The House Commerce Committee heard IF 3181-Claflin that would require labeling standards of non-
woven disposable wipes labeled as flushable.Non-woven wipes that are not flushable,such as baby
wipes,are consequential for sanitary sewer and wastewater infrastructure.Standards to determine
what products are flushable are developed by the non-woven fabrics industry.Only products that meet
this standard could be labeled as flushable under the bill.
The City of Minnetonka shared the city's experience with the damage caused by non-flushable wipes on
the local sanitary sewer system.Metro Cities,the League of MN Cities and MN Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA)testified in support,while the MN Chamber of Commerce testified in opposition to the bill.The
bill passed and was re-referred to the Environment Policy Committee.
Questions?Please contact Steven Huser at: or 651-215-4003.
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House Taxes Committee Discusses Local Performance Measurement Program
The House Taxes Committee on Thursday heard from State Auditor Julia Blaha and her staff on the
Local Performance Measurement Program(PMP).The PMP is a voluntary program put into state law in
2010.The auditor's office reviewed how the program was developed and trends of participation over
time.The program is voluntary.Local governments establish standards and performance measures
that are publicly posted.Participating local governments receive 14 cents per capita,with a maximum
of$25,000 and are exempt from levy limits(there are currently not levy limits in state law).
The auditor's office noted that participation has trended downward with 57 cities and counties
participating in 2017.The auditor's office noted that feedback from participating local governments
noted that the reimbursement is low and sometimes does not keep pace with staffing costs to
implement and that citizen responses and input has been low.Chair Marquart noted that he continues
to see value in this type of program and that it is a way to establish best practices,and that it may need
some maintenance to increase participation.To view information on the presentation click
Questions?Contact Patricia Nauman at 651-215-4002 or
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.Metro Cities'bylaws require that the slate of Board members be balanced renardinn
geography and city population.
Candidates are asked to provide a(1)cover letter,(2)resume and(3) ed aor
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 C!arrocchi at The deadline for
application is Thursday,February 27.If you would like additional information,please contact Patricia
Nauman at 651-215-4002 or
Save the Date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
Mark your calendars and save the date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!This years 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 Kimberly at 651-215-4000 or
Bilis of Note
HF 3217,Scott:Bill prohibits the collection and dissemination of political party preference during the
presidential primary.
HE 3222•Becker-Finn:Bill changes State Building Code;requiring the installation of baby diaper
changing stations in restrooms accessible to the public.
HF 3237 Freiberg;Bill amends the Minnesota Constitution agreeing to enter into agreement among
states to elect the president by popular vote.
HF 3365•Elkins:Bill allows jurisdictions to adopt ranked-choice voting.
HF 3403•Persell/ Eichorn:Bill authorizes the city of Bemidji to impose a local sales and use
tax.
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,Dehn:Bili makes several miscellaneous changes to the general laws governing the
administration of elections.
,Dehn:Bill restricts access to party preference data related to the presidential nomination
primary and allows voters to request that their data be excluded from the lists.
Acomb:Bill establishes a grant program to provide financial assistance to cities to address
climate change.
HF 3463•Sauke/SF 3298.Senjem:Bill changes the deadline to appoint(or reappoint)charter
commission members.
HF 3511•Freiberg:Bill makes it so that a city's LGA amount cannot be lower than its certified aid
amount for the previous year,beginning in 2021.
HF 3546.Lien/SF 3464.Eken:Bill authorizes the city of Moorhead to Impose a local sales and use tax.
HF 3550.Brand:Bill authorizes the city of St.Peter to impose a local sales and use tax.
HF 3579.Demuth:Bill eliminates local government aid payments for a city with a regional or statewide
sports or entertainment facility that fails to detail an adequate number of peace offers to protect
visitors to the facility.
HHF 3.594,Edelson:Bill authorizes the city of Edina to impose a local sales and use tax.
HF 3602.Long:Bill allows write-in votes for the presidential primary election.
HF 3605.Sundin:Bill appropriates money for wetland replacement credits for local government roads.
HF 3617•Backer:Bill authorizes the city of Breckenridge to impose a local sales and use tax.
HF 3620•Howard/SF 3347.Senjem:Bill modifies class 4d property to have a classification rate of 0.25
percent.
HF 3638•Fischer/SF 3414.Ruud:Bill appropriates money to reduce sources of PFAS that are conveyed
to municipal wastewater treatment facilities.
HF 3549 Lee:Bill extends an appropriation for grants to address emerald ash borer.
SF 3250•Howe:Bill allows for the delivery of absentee ballots to a veterans home or a shelter for
battered women.
$F 3275•Kiffineyer.Bill creates an account for election technology and cyber security.The bill also
requires election day registrants to cast provisional ballots.
SF 3286"Jasinski:Bill requires local governments to publish a notice of any gift or grant 14 days before
meeting to decide whether to accept the gift.
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