HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes- May 15th 2020 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: May 15th 2020
TO: City Council Members&Staff
FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
MAY MEETING SCHEDULE IS ATTACHED
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Staff.Conceptually we are aiming for June 1St,but—per the 20-56 Order-the WORKPLACE SOCIAL SCHOOL
City will need to implement a formal-COVID-19 Preparedness Plan.We have SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS
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• From Chief DeRosier: We know some cities have seen active attempts by
retailers or other non-essential entities to open and admit customers or permit a congregation of people in exceedance of the in-place
Executive Orders.The Police in OPH of course are obligated to enforce the established law, but do not also want to get caught up in the
complex constitutionality questions which seems to be coming out in other cities.To date the operational position is that other than flagrant
violations the PD will refer the complaints to the state hotline. Even for flagrant violations these will be documented for review;these are
not an immediate urgency to resolve by arrest/citation or by shutting a business down,etc. Please consider this issue as some clearer
positions may be necessary from the Council relative to enforcement or other options for flagrant violations.
• 5/15 Update from Xcel Energy on their operations.
Here is what 1't qtr.2020 looks like in comparison to 2019. A 19°/°drop in Sales.
Other Items:
Oak Park Heights Lodging Tax
• PW crew did install a new swing set at Cover Park, go check it out. City park 1st qtr 2019 1st qtr 2420 Difference
buildings will be energized with water turned on and toilets working, but will Lodging5ales $ 168,129 135,733 (32,396)
remain closed, but ready to go. Due to some security(minor) concerns, all of Room Tax 5,044 4,072 (972)
the door locks have been changed at the park facilities;these are 25+years old Collected 5,044 157
and PW could not account for all past key issuances.So,if you would like a new Deferred 3,915
key please let me know and we can get one registered to you.
• Enclosed is the monthly Finance Report from Betty Caruso, Finance Director.(Also see short Lodging Tax update chart—ABOVE)
• MMCD(Mosquitos)will be out performing various abatements... see their enclosed press release.
• The 2020 Street Projects- PRECONSTRUCTION meeting is slated for 5/28—this is a THURSDAY.We do not yet have a full-timelines
as of this date.
Mayor McComber provided:
1. Metro Cities news for 5/8 and 5/13/20&related letter to State Legislators about allocation of Local Aids from Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund.
2. LMC Update on various legal and enforcement issues.
3. MAOSC—Weekly Update 5/8/20
4. NLC—Pandemic response Update—Issues 22&23
5. Lockridge Grindal—Federal Update for 5/11/20
1 of 54 Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
Monday, May 18 6:00 p.m. Parks and Trails Commission Meeting
(Via Zoom Videoconference)
Monday, May 18 6:45 p.m. Economic Development Authority
Meeting
(Via Zoom Videoconference)
Tuesday, May 26 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Via Zoom Videoconference)
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
Executive Department
Governor Tim Walz
Emergency Executive Order 20-56
Safely Reopening Minnesota's Economy and Ensuring Safe Non-Work
Activities during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
I, Tim Walz, Governor of the State of Minnesota,by the authority vested in me by the
Constitution and applicable statutes, issue the following Executive Order:
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present an unprecedented and rapidly evolving challenge
to our State. Since the World Health Organization ("WHO") characterized the COVID-19
outbreak as a pandemic on March 11, 2020, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota have
rapidly increased. On March 15, 2020, Minnesota detected the first confirmed cases caused by
"community spread" infections not epidemiologically linked to overseas travel. By March 17,
2020, all fifty states had reported a confirmed case of COVID-19, and on March 21, 2020, the
Minnesota Department of Health ("MDH") announced the first confirmed fatality due to
COVID-19 in Minnesota.
Minnesota has taken proactive steps to ensure that we are ahead of the curve on COVID-19
prevention and response. On March 13, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-01 and declared a
peacetime emergency because this pandemic, an act of nature, threatens the lives of
Minnesotans, and local resources are inadequate to address the threat. After notifying the
Legislature, on April 13, 2020 and again on May 13, 2020, I issued Executive Orders extending
the peacetime emergency declared in Executive Order 20-01.
The need to slow the spread of the virus required the closure of certain non-critical businesses in
our economy. Consistent with national trends, over 650,000 Minnesotans have applied for
unemployment insurance since March 16, 2020. In Executive Order 20-33, seeking to balance
public health needs and economic considerations, I directed the Commissioners of Health,
Employment and Economic Development, and Labor and Industry to begin planning to allow
more Minnesota workers to return to work when it is safe to do so. I explained that such a plan
must include guidelines and requirements for appropriate social distancing, hygiene, and public
health best practices. Executive Order 20-38 expanded exemptions related to outdoor
recreational activities and facilities. Executive Orders 20-40 and 20-48 allowed for certain non-
critical businesses to reopen after they had planned for and provided a safe work environment.
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In light of our increased preparedness to treat those most vulnerable to COVID-19 and mitigate
these ongoing economic impacts, this Executive Order continues our plan to safely reopen our
economy by allowing even more non-critical businesses to reopen,provided that they follow
guidance from MDH, the Department of Employment and Economic Development("DEED"),
and the Department of Labor and Industry ("DLI"). In particular, such businesses must ensure
compliance with the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973, Minnesota Statutes
2019, Chapter 182 ("Minnesota OSHA Standards"), in addition to guidelines related to COVID-
19 set forth by MDH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("MDH and CDC
Guidelines").
Despite the progress we have made since declaring the COVID-19 peacetime emergency, certain
establishments—including those in which people gather and linger, those with communal
facilities, and those in which close physical contact is expected—continue to pose a public health
risk. We must continue to carefully consider and prepare for the reopening of such businesses.
Likewise, certain non-work activities outside of the home are conducive to social distancing and
hygiene, while others raise significant public health risks. Large social and other gatherings of
people for extended time periods raise the risk of COVID-19 transmission from household to
household. The risks of such transmission are diminished in transitory settings, such as retail
establishments, where individual interactions and contact are more limited in duration.
In Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 12.02, the Minnesota Legislature conferred upon the
Governor emergency powers "in order to (1) ensure that preparations of this state will be
adequate to deal with disasters, (2) generally protect the public peace, health, and safety, and(3)
preserve the lives and property of the people of the state."Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2019,
section 12.21, subdivision 1, the Governor has general authority to control the state's emergency
management as well as carry out the provisions of Minnesota's Emergency Management Act.
Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 12.21, subdivision 3(7), authorizes the Governor to cooperate
with federal and state agencies in "matters pertaining to the emergency management of the state
and nation." This includes "the direction or control of. . . the conduct of persons in the state,
including entrance or exit from any stricken or threatened public place, occupancy of facilities,
and . . . public meetings or gatherings."Pursuant to subdivision 3 of that same section, the
Governor may "make, amend, and rescind the necessary orders and rules to carry out the
provisions" of Minnesota Statutes 2019, Chapter 12. When approved by the Executive Council
and filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, such orders and rules have the force and effect of
law during the peacetime emergency. Any inconsistent rules or ordinances of any agency or
political subdivision of the state are suspended during the pendency of the emergency
For these reasons, I order as follows:
1. Executive Order 20-48 is rescinded as of Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 11:59 pm.
2. Paragraphs 6 through 8 of this Executive Order are effective as of Sunday, May 17,
2020 at 11:59 pm and remain in effect through Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm.
3. Masks and face coverings strongly encouraged. I strongly encourage all
Minnesotans to wear a manufactured or homemade cloth face covering when they
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leave their homes and travel to any public setting where social distancing measures
are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) and to follow face
covering guidelines issued by MDH and the CDC until this Executive Order is
rescinded. Such face masks and coverings are for source control (to help limit the
person wearing the covering from infecting others). They are not yet known to be
protective of the wearer and therefore are not personal protective equipment.
4. At-risk persons. All persons currently living within the State of Minnesota who are
at risk of severe illness from COVID-19, as defined by Executive Order 20-55, are
strongly urged to stay at home or in their place of residence and follow the provisions
of Executive Order 20-55.
5. Definitions.
a. "Home" and"homes" and"residence" and"residences" are broadly defined to
include mobile homes, hotels, motels, shared rental units, shelters, and similar
facilities, to the extent they are used for lodging.
b. "Worker" and "workers" are broadly defined to include owners,proprietors,
employees, contractors, vendors, volunteers, and interns.
c. "Business" and"businesses" are broadly defined to include entities that
employ or engage workers, including private-sector entities,public-sector
entities, non-profit entities, and state, county, and local governments.
d. "Critical Businesses" are all businesses whose workers qualified for a Critical
Sector exemption under paragraph 6 of Executive Order 20-48.
e. "Non-Critical Businesses" are all businesses that are not Critical Businesses
and are not closed under Executive Orders 20-04, as amended by Executive
Orders 20-08 and 20-18.
6. Activities outside of the home. Mindful that we must continue to limit social
interactions to protect public health, individuals may leave their homes for activities,
subject to the requirements and guidelines set forth below. These requirements may
be clarified, as deemed necessary by the Governor, to ensure the health, safety, and
security of all Minnesotans. Clarifications will be available for public review at the
State's COVID-19 website (hltps://mn.gov/covidl9�.
a. Guidelines. Individuals engaging in activities outside of the home must
follow the requirements of this Executive Order and MDH and CDC
Guidelines. Individuals engaging in outdoor activities must follow the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ("DNR") and MDH guidelines
on outdoor recreation and guidelines for facilities and the public ("Outdoor
Recreation Guidelines") available at DNR's website
(hlt2s://www.dnr.state.mn.us/covid- ).
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b. Unnecessary travel strongly discouraged. Consistent with federal guidance
and to protect our neighbors, Minnesotans are encouraged to stay close to
home and are strongly discouraged from engaging in unnecessary travel.
c. Gatherings. All gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. Gatherings
are groups of individuals, who are not members of the same household,
congregated together for a common or coordinated social, civic, community,
faith-based, leisure, or recreational purpose—even if social distancing can be
maintained. This prohibition includes planned and spontaneous gatherings,
public and private gatherings, and indoor and outdoor gatherings. Examples of
prohibited gatherings include, but are not limited to, social, civic, community,
faith-based, or leisure events, sporting or athletic events,performances,
concerts, conventions, fundraisers,parades, fairs, and festivals that bring
together more than 10 people from more than one household. Prohibited
gatherings do not include commercial activity by workers and customers of
Critical and Non-Critical Businesses.
i. Legislative and other governmental meetings. The limits on
gatherings in this Executive Order do not apply to legislative and other
governmental meetings. Remote meetings are strongly encouraged
whenever possible.
ii. The Judicial Branch. The limits on gatherings in this Executive
Order do not apply to proceedings held by the Minnesota Judicial
Branch. Proceedings held by the Judicial Branch are subject to the
policies established by the chief justice and will occur as directed by
court order. Individuals may appear as directed by a Minnesota state
court, including to serve as a juror, appear as a party, as a witness, or
as legal counsel on behalf of a parry, or otherwise to comply as
directed by a court order, subpoena, or summons.
iii. Federal activities. Nothing in this Executive Order will be construed
to limit,prohibit, or restrict in any way the operations of the federal
government or the movement of federal officials in Minnesota while
acting in their official capacity, including federal judicial, legislative,
and executive staff and personnel.
iv. Drive-in gatherings. To enable safe congregation of more than 10
people, drive-in gatherings are permitted,provided that all participants
remain within their own vehicles and follow guidelines provided by
MDH and available at MDH's website
(hlt2s://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus
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d. Tribal Activities and Lands.
i. Activities by tribal members within the boundaries of their tribal
reservations are exempt from the restrictions in this Executive Order
but may be subject to restrictions by tribal authorities.
ii. Activities within the boundaries of federal land held in trust for one of
the 11 Minnesota Tribal Nations are exempt from the restrictions in
this Executive Order but may be subject to restrictions by tribal
authorities.
iii. Activities by tribal members to exercise their federal treaty rights
within the boundaries of their treaty territory (also known as "ceded
territory") are exempt from the restrictions in this Executive Order but
may be subject to restrictions by applicable tribal authorities.
iv. Tribal members may travel to and from their tribal reservations in
accordance with applicable tribal law.
7. Workers and businesses. Workers and businesses are subject to the requirements set
forth below.
a. Extension of temporary closure of bars, restaurants, and other places of
public accommodation. The closure of bars, restaurants, and other public
accommodations set forth in Executive Order 20-04, as amended by Executive
Orders 20-08 and 20-18, is extended until May 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm.
Barbershops and salons may continue to conduct retail product sales in
accordance with the requirements for Non-Critical Businesses set forth below.
b. Plan to reopen bars, restaurants, and other places of public
accommodation. The Commissioners of Health, Employment and Economic
Development, and Labor and Industry are directed to develop a phased plan to
achieve the limited and safe reopening of bars, restaurants, and other places of
public accommodation beginning on June 1, 2020. This plan will be ready for
presentation to the public no later than May 20, 2020.
c. Continue to work from home whenever possible. Any worker who can
work from home must do so.
d. Critical Businesses. Businesses whose workers qualified for a Critical Sector
exemption under paragraph 6 of Executive Order 20-48 may continue to
operate in the same manner as provided in Executive Order 20-48.
i. Child care businesses and youth programming. Child care
providers and other businesses providing care and programming to
children and youth of Critical Businesses, including workers in child
care centers, family child care, certified centers, youth summer
programming (including day camps but not overnight camps), and
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other activities and facilities, are Critical Businesses. These businesses
are encouraged to prioritize enrollment for workers in Critical
Businesses according to guidance provided by the Children's Cabinet
and other agencies. This category continues to include workers in a
personal home, such as family, friend, and neighbor care necessary for
workers to continue to perform their duties. These settings must adhere
to MDH and CDC Guidelines.
e. Non-Critical Businesses. If it has not done so already, a Non-Critical
Business choosing to open or remain open must establish and implement a
COVID-19 Preparedness Plan ("Plan"). Each Plan must provide for the
business's implementation of Minnesota OSHA Standards and MDH and
CDC Guidelines in their workplaces. These requirements are set forth in
guidance published by DEED and DLI ("Plan Guidance") available on
DEED's website (hgps://mn.gov/deed/safework/).
i. Required Plan content. As set forth in the Plan Guidance, at a
minimum, each Plan must adequately address the following areas:
A. Require work from home whenever possible. All Plans must
ensure that all workers who can work from home continue to
do so.
B. Ensure that sick workers stay home. All Plans must establish
policies and procedures, including health screenings, that
prevent sick workers from entering the workplace.
C. Social distancing. All Plans must establish social distancing
policies and procedures.
D. Worker hygiene and source control. All Plans must establish
hygiene and source control policies for workers.
E. Cleaning, disinfection, and ventilation protocols. All Plans
must establish cleaning, disinfection, and ventilation protocols
for areas within the workplace.
ii. Customer facing businesses. All Non-Critical Businesses that are
customer facing (i.e., businesses that have in-person customer
interactions) must include additional Plan provisions to keep the public
and workers safe as set forth in the Plan Guidance available on
DEED's website (hgps://mn.gov/deed/safework/). This includes
requirements that workers and customers must maintain physical
distancing of 6 feet and that store occupancy must not exceed 50
percent of the normal occupant capacity as determined by the fire
marshal. In customer facing businesses that share common areas, such
as malls, all Plans must similarly include a facility occupancy that
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must not exceed 50 percent of the normal occupant capacity as
determined by the fire marshal and provide an enhanced sanitizing,
cleaning, and disinfecting regimen consistent with Minnesota OSHA
Standards and MDH and CDC Guidelines for those common areas. All
Plans must also include signage in common areas to discourage
gathering.
iii. Household services businesses. All Non-Critical Businesses that
provide household services (e.g., housecleaning, maid services, and
piano tuners)must also develop Plan provisions intended to keep
customers and workers safe as set forth in the Plan Guidance available
on DEED'S website (htt2s://mn.gov/deed/safework/).
iv. Optional template. A template COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, which
covers the above requirements, is available as part of the Plan
Guidance, available on DEED's website
(https://mn.gov/deed/safework/).
V. Certification and signature. Senior management responsible for
implementing the Plan must sign and certify the Plan, affirming their
commitment to implement and follow the Plan.
vi. Dissemination and posting. Each Non-Critical Business must provide
its Plan, in writing, to all workers, and the Plan must be posted at all of
the business's workplaces in locations that will allow for the Plan to be
readily reviewed by all workers. Where physical posting is
impracticable, the Plan can be posted electronically,provided that the
Plan is received by all workers and remains available for their review.
vii. Training. Each Non-Critical Business must ensure that training is
provided to workers on the contents of its Plan and required
procedures, so that all workers understand and are able to perform the
precautions necessary to protect themselves and their co-workers. This
training should be easy to understand and available in the appropriate
language and literacy level for all workers. Businesses should also take
steps to supervise workers and ensure that workers understand and
adhere to necessary precautions to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
Documentation demonstrating compliance with this training
requirement must be maintained and made available to regulatory
authorities and public safety officers, including DLI, upon request.
viii. Compliance. Employees and management must work together to
ensure compliance with the Plan, implement all protocols,policies,
and procedures, and create a safe and healthy work environment.
ix. Availability to regulatory authorities and public safety officers.
Non-Critical Businesses do not need to submit their Plans for
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preapproval. Upon request, Non-Critical Businesses must make their
Plans available to regulatory authorities and public safety officers,
including DLI.
X. In the event of a complaint or dispute related to a Non-Critical
Business's Plan, DLI is authorized to determine whether the Plan
adequately implements Minnesota OSHA Standards and MDH and
CDC Guidelines in its workplaces.
f. Executive Order 20-54 remains in full force and effect. All work must be
conducted in a manner that adheres to Minnesota OSHA Standards and MDH
and CDC Guidelines, including social distancing and hygiene practices. Under
existing law and authority, DLI may issue citations, civil penalties, or closure
orders to places of employment with unsafe or unhealthy conditions, and DLI
may penalize businesses that retaliate against employees who raise safety and
health concerns.
8. Outdoor recreational activities and associated facilities. Notwithstanding
Executive Orders 20-04, 20-08, and 20-18, the below facilities are permitted to be
open and do business, provided that they adhere to paragraph 6 of this Executive
Order and the Outdoor Recreation Guidelines available at DNR's website
(hlt2s://www.dnr.state.mn.us/covid-19.html). This permission does not extend to
charter boats, launches, or facilities that involve prohibited gatherings or people in
groups or close proximity (e.g., mini golf,pools, commercial outdoor racetracks, and
concert venues). Indoor facilities associated with outdoor recreational facilities
covered by Executive Orders 20-04, 20-08, and 20-18, must comply with those
Executive Orders, and all indoor facilities associated with outdoor recreational
facilities must also conform with the provisions of paragraph 7 of this Executive
Order. I encourage public outdoor recreational facilities be open for families and
children, and direct all individuals utilizing such facilities to follow the Outdoor
Recreation Guidelines. All outdoor recreational activities and facilities must comply
with Minnesota law, including but not limited to license and permit requirements,
invasive species regulations, and park rules.
a. Minnesota State Parks, Trails, State Forests, State Recreation Areas, Wildlife
Management Areas, Scientific and Natural Areas, and other State managed
recreational lands.
b. Locally, regionally, and privately managed parks and trails.
c. State, regional, or local public water accesses.
d. Public and private marinas and docks that provide storage, docking, and
mooring services to slip owners, seasonal renters, and the general public, as
well as facilities that provide safety-related services including fueling,
emergency dockage, and sanitary pump-out stations.
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e. Public and private golf courses and outdoor driving ranges.
f. Ski areas.
g. Off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and watercraft repair shops, sales
facilities, and showrooms.
h. Lake service providers to install, repair, and remove docks, boatlifts, and other
water related equipment or deliver boats.
i. Bait and tackle shops.
j. Outdoor shooting ranges and game farms.
k. Outdoor recreational equipment rental outlets. Equipment may be rented but
only if the equipment can be effectively sanitized between uses. Such outlets
must implement clear check-in and check-out procedures that minimize
contact between customers and workers. Any rentals must be conducted in
accordance with the Outdoor Recreation Guidelines.
1. Dispersed and remote camping sites for single household use. A dispersed
campsite is a single campsite, not in a developed campground, used for
overnight camping. A remote campsite is a designated backpack or watercraft
campsite, not in a developed campground, used for overnight camping. Both
private and public developed campgrounds remain closed to recreational
camping.
m. Outdoor tournaments, competitions,practices, and sports that allow for social
distance, do not require group gatherings prohibited by paragraph 6.c, and that
adhere to the Outdoor Recreation Guidelines.
n. Small one-on-one or one-on-two person guided and instructional activities
such as guided fishing, birding, or outdoor fitness training. Guided and
instructional activities must be conducted in accordance with the Outdoor
Recreation Guidelines.
o. Any other outdoor recreation activities and facilities that may be designated in
the Outdoor Recreation Guidelines.
9. Minnesotans must respect the efforts of employers or businesses to protect the safety
of their workers and customers by complying with those businesses' social distancing
and hygiene instructions. Employers must post social distancing and hygiene
instructions at entrances and in locations that can be easily seen by customers and
visitors.
10. I urge all Minnesotans to voluntarily comply with this Executive Order. Pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 12.45, an individual who willfully violates this
Executive Order is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction must be punished by
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a fine not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days. Any
business owner, manager, or supervisor who requires or encourages any of their
employees, contractors, vendors, volunteers, or interns to violate this Executive Order
is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and upon conviction must be punished by a fine not
to exceed $3,000 or by imprisonment for not more than a year. In addition to those
criminal penalties, the Attorney General, as well as city and county attorneys, may
seek any civil relief available pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 8.3 1, for
violations of this Executive Order, including civil penalties up to $25,000 per
occurrence from businesses and injunctive relief. Nothing in this Executive Order is
intended to encourage or allow law enforcement to transgress individual
constitutional rights.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 4.035, subdivision 2, and section 12.32, this
Executive Order is effective immediately upon approval by the Executive Council. It remains in
effect until the peacetime emergency declared in Executive Order 20-01 is terminated or until it
is rescinded by proper authority.
A determination that any provision of this Executive Order is invalid will not affect the
enforceability of any other provision of this Executive Order. Rather, the invalid provision will
be modified to the extent necessary so that it is enforceable.
Signed on May 13, 2020.
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Tim Walz
Governor
Filed According to Law:
Steve Simon
Secretary of State
Approved by the Executive Council on May 13, 2020:
Alice Roberts-Davis
Secretary, Executive Council
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From: Jurek,Colette C
To: Bayport-City Administrator; Bayport-PWD; Birchwood-City Administrator; Dellwood-Clerk; Forest Lake-
City Administrator; Forest Lake-PW Superintendent;Grant-Clerk; Hugo-City Administrator; Hugo-PWD;
Mahtomedi-City Administrator; Mahtomedi-PWD; Marine On St.Croix-Clerk; May Township-Clerk; Eric
Johnson;Andrew Kegley; Mary McComber; Pine Springs-Clerk; Stillwater-City Administrator; Stillwater-
PWD;Stillwater Township-clerk;Washington County-Construction Engineer;Washington County-County
Administrator;Washington County-Deputy Administrator;Washington County-Engineering&Construction
Manager;Willernie-Clerk
Subject: Xcel Energy: Weekly Operational Update
Date: Friday,May 15,2020 10:20:27 AM
Attachments: 05-11-20 FINAL NR Home Energy Sauad virtual visits.odf
Dear community leaders:
This past week we witnessed stay-at-home orders loosened. For the time being, Xcel Energy will
maintain its work from home policies in order to protect critical workers who must be present at our
work sites. This is consistent with our safety commitment—keeping much of our workforce home
means less opportunity for the Coronavirus to spread. We have overcome challenges and found
new operational efficiencies which help us to deliver safe and reliable energy to the communities we
serve.
We continue to assist customers by adapting the programs we offer to help them save energy and
money.The Home Energy Squad program announced this week that they can now offer virtual home
energy visits. These virtual visits are offered at no cost to our customers and can help them identify
ways to save energy in their home by quick fixes and longer-term projects. There is never a bad time
to become more energy efficient. This is an opportunity to reduce energy spending at a time when
we are all looking to trim our family budgets. I've attached a press release on the topic and sharing
this link will get your constituents right to the Home Energy Squad homepage:
https://www.mncee.ora/solutions/homes/home-energy-squad-enhanced/
At the risk of repeating a message from previous updates, spring and summer storms are a frequent
cause of outages. Please remind your community to call in outages, report them online or download
our mobile app for outages and other information. When we receive good data regarding the scope
of an outage, it helps us to respond appropriately.
As always, feel free to reach out with questions on these or other energy-related topics.
Take care and be well,
Colette
Colette Jurek
Xcel Energy I Responsible By Nature
Manager, Community Relations and Economic Development
1700 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
P: 651.779.3105 C: 612.209.3501 F: 612.573.4039
E: colette.c.jurekaxcelenergy.com
XcelEnergy.com Faceboon.com/XcelEnergy Twitter.com/XcelEnergy
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Memo
May 14, 2020
To: Mayor, Council, and City Administrator
From: Betty Caruso, Finance Director
Attached is the April 2020 General Fund and Utility Funds Overview,
Investment Schedule Jan-March, and Cash and Investment Balances. A
summary of activity is as follows:
Cash and Investments:
• Interest rates continue to drop, Investments made during the month
are for I year to 1.5 years, at a rate of 1.05% to 1.15%,
• The money is being invested with safety, cash flow, and best rates
available as the criteria
Budget and Expenditures
• Budgets generally reflect normal activity for this time of the year.
• Some miscoding occurred on some expenditures from Jan-March and
were corrected during April. Budgets and Expenditures are reflective
of year to date with these corrections.
• Collections of first quarter utility billing as of today 5/14/20 is:
The outstanding balance as of today is $71,305.92 as compared
to last year this time $34,998.23.
Collections on the current billing are 13% delinquent, as
compared to 6% delinquent at this time 2019.
• The Utility Funds have sufficient fund balance and cash reserves to
handle the slowdown in collections.
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like more detailed
information.
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Cash & Investment Balances 4/30/2020
101 General Fund
202 Forfeiture/Seizure Fund 3,762,758.86
204 Economic Development Authority 53,609.28
35,683.51
205 TIF District-Oakgreen Commons
206 TIF District-(#2 ) North Frontage Rd 236,118.48
401 Budgeted Projects Fund 1,967.44
405 Park & Rec Development Fund 4,142,216.61
407 Moelter Park Improvements 531,512.30
408 Allen S King Decommission/Reuse 96,250.91
528 G O CIP Refunding Bonds 2012A 100,152.96
529 G 4 Capital Improvement Bonds 2014 12 ,407.66
565 Street Reconstruction 7266, 06.97
705 Water Fund 3,080,5507.65
Fund 1,073,8$1.26
706 Sewer
707 Storm Sewer Fund 1,205,196.23
710 Renewal/Replacement Fund 190,120'05
712 Storm Sewer Renwal/Replacement Fund 5,163,971.61
734 Water Tower Rehabilitation 1,883,720.10
735 Well Rehabilitation 741,290.12
736 Sewer Rehabilitation (Lift Stations/Generator 151,972.14
902 ) 81,548.24
Developer Accounts 217,543.17
903 Developer Deposits
260,997.00
Total 23,857,987.55
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Investments
4130!2020
FACE IflESCRIPTI COST PURCHASE QLD BALANCE
100,000 #15.12 Worlds Foremost Bank
2.0%Pur 4/15115 due 4115/20 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $
245,000 #15-35 Discover-Greenwood
2.3%Pur 9130/15 due 9130/20 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 #15-36 Capital One
2.25%Pur 9/30/15 due 9130120 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 #16-10 HSBC $ 245,000.00
2.0%Pur 417/16 due 10/7121 $ 245.000.00 $
245,000 17-20 Commerce $ 245,000.00
2.0%Parch 8125117 due 11/26/21 $ 245,000.00
400,000 18-26 MidWeslOne Bank $ 400,000.00
2.10%Pur 10/31118 due 10/31/19 $ 400.000.00
245,000 18-27 UBS $ 245,000.00
3,10%Pur 11/21!18 due 11/23/20 $ 245.000.00
245,000 18-30 Merrick $ 245,000.00
3,15%Pus 1217/18 due 617121 $ 245,000.00
245,000 18-31 Pinnacle Bank $ 245,000.00
3.10%Pur 12/14118 due 12/14/20 $ 245,000.00
245.000 18-33 Home Savings $ 245,000.00
3,0%Pur 12/14718 due10/14120 $ 245,000.00
245,000 18-34 Hamni Bank $ 245,000.00
3.0%Pur 12114/18 due 10116/20 $ 245,000,00
500,000 18-35 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00
2.75%Pur 12/18116 due 6118/20 $ 500,000.00
245,000 18-36 PCSB Bank $ 245,000.00
3.0%For 12/18/18 due 12/18/20 $ 245,000.00
245,000 18-37 Brookline $ 245,000.00
3.0%Pur 12/21118 due 12/21/20 $ 245,000.00
245.000 79-01 TBK Bank Texas $ 245,000.00
2.6.0%Pur 1120119 due 7/20120 $ 245,000.00
245,000 19-02 Iberia Bank $ 245,000.00
2.7%Pur €/25/19 due 1/25121 $ 245.000 00
245,000 19-04 Meta Bank $ 245,000,00
2,45%Pur 2121/19 due 5/21120 $ 245,000,00
245,000 19-06 Jacksonville Bank $ 245,000,00
2.5%Pur 4/17119 due 10/18/21 $ 245,000.00
245,000 19-07 1st Fd Irvine $ 245,000.00
2.35%Pur 4/17/19 due 4118120 $ 245,000.00 $ -
240,000 19.08 Comenity, $ 240,000.00
2.45%Pur 4130119 due 4130/21 $ 240,000.00
500,000 19-09 4M Tenn Series $ 500,000,00
2.25%Pur 5130/19 due 5130/20 $ 500,000,00
245.000 19-10 Morgan Stanley Bank $ 245,000 00
2.50%Pur 6114119 due 6/14/21 $ 245,000.00
245,000 19-11 Ennerbank $ 245,000-00
2.30%Pur 6117/19 due 6117121 $ 245,000.00
800,000 19-12 MidWestOne $ 800,000.00
2.0%Pur 7/112019 due 3/1/21 $ 800,000,00
245,009 19-13 Bank of America $ 245,000.00
2.0%Pur 7/3119 due 413/20 $ 245.000.00 $
500,000 €9-15 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00
2-25%Pur 7/11119 due 3/11121 $ 500,000.00
500,000 19-16 First Resource Bank $ 500.000.00
2 30%Pur 7111/19 due 7/11/21 $ 500,000.00
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Investments
4/3012020
FACE ID DESCRIPTION COST PURCHASE SOLD�'� BALANCE
245,000 19-18 Dime Cmnty $ 245,000.00
2.0°k Pur 7112119 due 4113120 $ 245,000.00 $
245,000 19-19 Hapoalim $ 245,000.00
2.10%Pur 7119/19 due 7119121 $ 245.000.00
500,000 19-20 MidWestOne
2.0%Pur 7/23/2019 due 7123120 $ 500,000.00 $ 500.0GO.00
245,000 19-21 United Bloomington
2A%Pur 7124119 due 8124121 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
400,000 19-23 MidWestOne
2.0%Pur 8130117 due 8130120 $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00
245,000 19-25 JP Morgan Bank
2.00%Pur 1017/19 due 12731/20 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 19-26 SAFRA
1.85%Pur 1017/19 due 117/21 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.Oo
400,000 19-27 MidWestOne
1.85%Pur 10110/19 due 10/10/20 $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00
245,000 19-29 Goldman Sac
1.80%Pur 10/23/19 due 10/25/21 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
500.000 19-31 First State Bank&Trust
1.75%Pur 10/30/19 due 11/30/20 $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
245.000 19-32 Investors Savings
1.70%Pur 10/31/19 due 10130!20 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 19-33 Zions Bank
1.60%Pur 11/25/19 due 2125721 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 19-34 United Bloomington
1.60%Pur 11/29/19 due 2126121 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 19-36 Customers Bank
1.6%Pur 11129/19 due 11/27/20 $245,000.00 $ 245.000.00
245,00() 19-37 Encore Bank
1.6%Pur 1212119 due 312121 $ 245,Otltl.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 19-38 SpiritBank
1.7%Pur 12/6119 due 616122 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 19-39 FNBC Arkansas
1.75%Pur 1216119 due 616122 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
240,000 19-40 Wells Fargo Nalionat $ 240,000.00
1.70%Pur 12113119 due 12/13/21 $ 240.000.00
300.0o0 19.42 FHLM
2.07%Pur 12/30/19 due 12/30/24 $ 300,000.00 $ 300,000.00
245.000 19-43 Wells Fargo National
1.70%Pur 12113/19 due 12113121 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
500.000 20-01 First Resource Bank
1.74%Pur 112120 due 7/2120 $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
500,000 20-02 First Resource Bank
1.85%Pur 112/20 due 712121 $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
245.000 20-03 Morgan Stanley Private
1.75%Pur 1!9/20 due 1110/22 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000-00
500,000 20.4 First Stale Bank&Trust
1.65%Pur 1113120 due 2113121 $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
245,000 20.5 Wells Fargo
1.80%Pur 1117/20 due 1118122 5 245,000.00 $ 245,000,00
245,000 20-6 Jahn Marshall Bk
1.60%Pur 1117120 due 3117121 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000,0o
245,000 20-7 Hadden Bank
1.60%Pur 1117120 due 11/17/22 $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000,00
500,000 20-8 FHLB
2.00%Pur 1/21120 due 2/21125 $ 50C,000.00 $ 500,000,00
245,000 20-9 Sallie Mae
1.90%Pur 1/23120 due 1123123 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
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City of Oak Park Heights
Investments
4/16/2020
FACE L4 DESCRIPTICN COST PURCHASE
245,000 20-10 Ally Bank SOLO BALANCE
1.70°h Pur 1/23/20 due 1/24122 $ 245,000,00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 20-11 Essa Bank
1.60%Pur 1/29120 due 1131/22 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 20-12 Community Bank VA
1.65%Pur 1/3 012 02 0 due 4130/21 $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 20-13 Ozark Bank
1.70%Pur 1/30/2020 due 4/V21 $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00
250,000 20-14 FFCB
2.04%Pur 2/11120 due 2111/26 $ 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00
245,000 20-15 Eaglebank
1.60%Pur 2/12/2020 due 8/12/22 $ 245.000.00 $ 245 00000
245,000 20-16 First Choice
1.65%Pur 2/18/2020 due 12/18/22 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.Oo
245,090 20-17 Synovus
1.60%Pur 2/18/2020 due 2118/22 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,OD0 20-18 Citizens Alliance
1.60%Pur 2121/2020 due 3121/22 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000,00
245,000 20-19 BMW
1.65%Pur 2/28/2020 due 2128!23 $ 245,000,00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 20-20 NY Community Sk
1.60%Pur 2/28/2020 due 2128122 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 20-21 Cathay Bank
1.60%Pur 2/28/2020 due 6130/21 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,00000
245,000 20-22 Truist Bank
1.65%Pur 3/22020 due 3/2121 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 20-23 Mizuho Bank
1.60%Pur 3/2/2024 due 3!4121 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000,00
245,000 20-24 NY Community Bank
1.00%Pur 3111/2020 due 3111122 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
210,000 20-25 Tri-State Bank
.75%Pur 3112/2020 due 3112/21 $ 245,QOO.Otl $ 245,000.00
245,000 20.26 California Bank
.75%Pur 3/18/2020 due 3118/21 $ 210,000.00 $ 210,000.00
245,000 20-27 Texas Capital Bank
.75%Pur 311912020 due 3119121 $ 245,OOO.OQ $ 245,000.00
245.000 20-28 AXOS Bank
1.55%Pur 3126/2020 due 3/28122 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 20-29 Birkshire Bank
1.20%Pur 3/27/2020 due 9!23121 $ 245`000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 20-30 Northern Bank and Trtust
1.15%Pur 3130/2020 due3/30/21 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 20-31 Valley National $
1.15%Pur 4/16/2020 due 4116121 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
100,000 20-32 Fifths Third
1.15%Pur 4/2212020 due 4/22721 $ $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
245,000 20-33 Commenity Bank Texas $
1.10%Pur 4/24/2020 due 1124/22 $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 20-34 Synchrony Bank $
1.05%Pur 4/24/2020 due 4/25/22 $ 245,000.00 $ 245.000 00
13,130,DOC
SUBTOTAL $ 22,305,000.00 $ 835,000.00 $ 1,080,000.D0 $ 22,060,000.00
4M Fund $ 561,600.38 $ 269.00
$ 561,869.38
4M Plus Fund $ 500,669.99 $
251.81 $ 500,921.80
Wells Fargo Advisors $ (244,999.99) $ 857,073.63 $ 603,137,67 $
8,935.97
RSC Wealth Management $ 173,002.59 $ 753,840.14 $ 926,000.00 $
842.73
TOTAL $ 23,295,272.97 $ 2,446,434 58 $ 2,609,137.67 $ 23 L32,569 8a
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
SUMMARY REVENUES/EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET
FOR THE 4 MONTHS ENDING APRIL 30, 2020
FUND 101 - GENERAL FUND
PD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT
REVENUE
GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES .00 376,17 5,330,694.00 5,330,317.83 .0
BUSINESS LICENSES&PERMITS 450.00 8,623.00 44,826.00 36,203.00 19.2
NON-BUSINESS UC&PERMITS 4,637.17 38,253.77 45,000.00 6,746.23 85.0
FINES&FORFEITS 3,338.55 16,478.15 45,000,00 28,521.85 36.6
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE .00 ( 1,125.00) 98,500.00 99,625.00 ( 1.1)
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 31,506.37 28,242.29 34,000.00 5,757.71 83.1
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 3,342.68 26,895.88 105,500.00 78,604.12 25.5
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES .00 10.59 .00 { 10,59) 0
43,274,77 117,754.85 5,703,520.00 5,585,765.15 21
EXPENDITURES
GENERAL MANAGEMENTIBUILDING 9,140.35 39,743.99 181,350.00 141,606.01 21.9
MAYOR&COUNCIL 19,191.15 35,290.72 110,987.00 75,696.28 31,8
LEGAL 390.00 3,947.50 27,000.00 23,052.50 14,6
ELECTIONS .00 1,834.30 6,630.00 4,795.70 27.7
CITY ADMINISTRATION 23,757.94 97,333.84 299,928,00 202,594.16 32.5
PLANNING&ZONING 1,875.00 5,675,00 31,100.00 25,425.00 18.3
FINANCE 16,460,30 65,514.48 206,820.00 141,305.52 31.7
COMPUTER SYSTEM 5,582.50 19,617.88 41.000.00 21,382.12 47.9
AUDITING .00 5,722.45 34,000.00 28,277.55 16.8
INSURANCE 25,959,74 170,683.17 472.205.00 301,521.83 36,2
ASSESSOR .00 .00 26,500.00 26,500.00 .0
ENGINEERING 3,129.25 10,988.83 26,000.00 15,011.17 42.3
POLICE DEPARTMENT 105,166.58 465,038.86 1,577,350.00 1,112,311.14 29.5
FIRE PROTECTION 94,655.26 136,104.80 276,000.00 139,895.20 49.3
BUILDING INSPECTIONS 8,725.03 35,139.04 112,420.00 77,280.96 31.3
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 13.75 13.75 1,120.00 1,106.25 1.2
ANIMAL CONTROL .00 .00 700.00 700.00 .0
PUBLIC WKS-STREET MAINTENANCE 5,954.28 21,868.12 80,670.00 58,801.88 27.1
PUBLIC WKS-SNOW REMOVAL ( 6,400,32) 77,389.13 203,000.00 125,610.87 38.1
PUBLIC WKS-STREET LIGHTING 7,988.07 17,521 76 69,000.00 51,478.24 25.4
ARBORfST 2.50 425.93 945.00 519.07 45.1
SANITATION&WASTE REMOVAL 18,758.34 56,818.98 227,600.00 170,781.02 25.0
TREE REMOVAL/PLANTING .00 .00 37,000.00 37,000.00 .0
PARKS 5,251.64 32,606.41 185,560.00 152,953.59 17.6
OTHER EXPENDITURES 100,000.00 100,000.00 1,528,635.00 1,428,635.00 6.5
CONTINGENCY 2,000.00 8,086,23 40,000,00 31,913.77 202
447,601.36 1,407,365.17 5,803,520.00 4,396,154.83 24.3
( 404,326.59) ( 1,289,610.32) ( 100,000.00) 1,189,610.32
{1289.
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 33%OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED
05114/2020 04:14PM PAGE; 1
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
SUMMARY REVENUES/EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET
FOR THE 4 MONTHS ENDING APRIL 30, 2020
FUND 705 - WATER UTILITY FUND
PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VAR)ANCE PCNT
REVENUE
NON-BUSINESS LIC&PERMITS 527.50
2,110.00 .QQ ( 2.110 OG) d0
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 30.00
30,00 QO ( 30.00) .00
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 1,988.59 178,828 44 858,800.00 679,971.56 20.82
2,546,09 180,968.44 858,800 06 677,831.56 21.07
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES 15,754.39 62,819.74
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 215,600.60 152,780.26 29,14
2,981.28 20,468.10 97,300.00 76,831.90 21.04
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 1,489,44 17,257.92 35,000.60 17,742.08 .
FIXED CHARGES 3,575,52 26,454.09
OTHER EXPENDITURES 65,800 49 31
39
.60 ,345.91 40,20
00 .00 697,679 00 697,679.00 .00
23,806.63 126,999.85 1,111,379.QC 984,379.15 11.43
( 21-254.54) 53,968.59 ( 252,579.00) ( 306,547.59) 21.37
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 33%OF THE FISCAL,YEAR HAS ELAPSED
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
SUMMARY REVENUES/ EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET
FOR THE 4 MONTHS ENDING APRIf 30, 2020
FUND 706 - SEWER UTILITY FUND
PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT
REVENUE
NON-BUSINESS LIC&PERMITS 35.00 140.00 pp
WCELLANEOUS REVENUE ( 14Q.00} .00
1,931.95 244,052.26 1,003,000.00 758.947.74 24.33
1.966.95 244,192.26 1,003,000.00 758,807.74 24.35
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES 10,298,94 40,288.68 132,100.00 91,811.32 30.50
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 43,981.56 199,957.57 563,743.00 363,785.43 35.47
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 337.36 1,528.18 15,450 00 13,921.82 9.89
FIXED CHARGES 2,395.53 19,355.03 50,410 00 31,054.97 38.40
OTHER EXPENDITURES 00 .00 339,765.00 339,765.00 .00
57,014.49 261,129.46 1,101,468.00 840,338.54 23.71
( 55,047.54) ( 16,937,20) { 98,468.00) { 81,530.80) ( 17.20)
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 33%OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
SUMMARY REVENUES/EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET
FOR THE 4 MONTHS ENDING APRIL 30, 2020
FUND 707 - STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND
PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET
VARIANCE PONT
REVENUE
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 296 62
2 ,547.79 92,800 00 67,252.21 27,53
296.62 25,547.79 92,800.00 67,252.21 27-53
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICE=S 1,868.10
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9'369'92 45,000-00 35,630-08 20,82
4,107.18 5,682.26 32,650-00 26,967-74 17,40
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 56.22
FIXED CHARGES 225. 2,95000 1,924.11 10.51
490.58 2,424.9090 11,995-00 9,570.10 20.22
.
OTHER EXPENDITURES .00
00 11,25 0.00 11,250.00 .00
6,522.08 17,702 97 903,045-00 85.342 03 17.18
( 6,225.46) 7,844-82 ( 10,24500) { 18,089 82) 76.57
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 33%OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED
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METROPOLITAN MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Alex Carlson
May 4, 2020 Public Affairs Coordinator
(612) 750-9960
acarlson@mmcd.org
Mosquito Control activity beginning in your community
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District trucks and helicopters will be out in neighborhoods and
parks and with more people at home, they may be more visible this year.
SAINT PAUL- Warmer weather means that mosquito season is quickly approaching and the
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) will be out conducting surveillance and treatment
activities to reduce the risk of disease and annoyance in an environmentally-sensitive manner.
Each year the field staff at MMCD monitors and treats wetlands that breed mosquitoes with a
fleet of trucks and helicopters. The difference in 2020 is that due to the Minnesota
"Stay-at-Home" order and other precautions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, more people
may be home to notice MMCD activities in local neighborhoods and parks.
At times MMCD employees may need to cross private property for access to check and treat
areas for mosquito larvae. Mosquito control staff will be practicing social distancing, wearing
masks when near people, and working individually as often as possible. MMCD management
asks the community to please stay at least 6 feet away from field staff and ensure children and
pets are kept at a distance. If you have questions about mosquito control activities or concerns
about an employee, please call the MMCD front desk at (651) 645-9149 or visit MMCD.org.
Some of the activities that MMCD may be doing in your community include:
• Wetland surveillance - determining if ponds or swamps have mosquito larvae present.
• Catchbasin surveillance - pulling off grates and inspecting neighborhood catch basins to
determine if mosquito larvae are present.
• Ground larval treatments - applying control materials to a wetland with a hand spreader
or backpack.
• Helicopter larval treatments - applying control materials to a wetland via helicopter.
• Catchbasin treatments - applying control materials to neighborhood catchbasins.
• Setting or collecting traps - surveillance helps MMCD determine where and what types of
mosquitoes are active.
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The control materials and methods used by MMCD are regularly tested for safety and only
applied when surveillance indicates they would be effective. They are designed specifically to
target mosquito larvae or adults with minimal impacts on non-target insects. The control
materials are not harmful to people, pets, or wildlife. For a complete list of control materials
used, please visit MMCD.org.
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District appreciates your support during this unprecedented
time. For information about how MMCD is adapting to take COVID-19 precautions or for tips on
how to reduce mosquitoes near your home, please visit MMCD.org.
For press inquiries or interview requests, please contact Alex Carlson - acarlsonp_mmcd.orq or
(612) 750-9960.
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resources as they address unexpected local needs as a result of the pandemic.(Article 6)
Extends the five-year pooling rule for redevelopment TIF districts to 10 years for districts outside
of the seven-county metropolitan area.Metro Cities supports including an extension for
metropolitan redevelopment TIF districts.(Article 6)
States that local lodging taxes apply to the whole lodging price,including services by
accommodation intermediaries(on-line travel providers).The bill allows cities that collect their
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own lodging tax and have ten or fewer lodging establishments to opt out of collecting tax on
accommodation intermediaries.Metro Cities supports this provision.(Article 6)
Allows counties to choose a second settlement date for property tax payments collected in the
first half of the year.The provision applies to taxes payable in 2020.(Article 1)
Expands the sales tax exemption for construction materials purchased by local governments for
specific cities and projects,including Minnetonka,Maplewood,Crystal,Bloomington,Grand
Rapids,St.Peter,and Buffalo.Metro Cities supports expanding the construction sales tax
exemption for all cities.(Article 5)
Establishes a local sales tax criteria working group that includes representation by state officials
and local governments,to develop a list of capital projects that may qualify as a project of
regional significance,as is required by state law,and a list of projects that should not be
considered to qualify.Metro Cities signed a letter with the League of Minnesota Cities,Coalition
of Greater MN Cities and the Municipal Legislative Commission to support modifications to the
language including removing the requirement for the group to determine projects that would not
qualify.(Article 6)
Metro Cities encourages cities that would benefit from the provisions that provide temporary flexibility
in the transfer of TIF increment and special tax revenues to contact your legislators to express support
for this language.For more information,contact Patricia Nauman at 651-215-4002,
or patriciaZmetrocitiesmn.ora.
Senate Bill Proposes Formula for Distribution of Federal Funds to Local Governments
A bill that would provide a formula for the distribution of federal funding under the Federal Coronavirus
Relief Fund has been introduced and is scheduled for a hearing on Monday in the Senate Finance
Committee.SF 4564-Rosen would appropriate$667 million of the state's allocation of the federal
funding to local governments.
As background,the federal law directly allocated a portion of a state's allocation of federal funds to
local governments over 500,000 in population.In Minnesota,Hennepin and Ramsey counties are the
only local governments that qualified for a direct allocation,and the two counties have received a total
of$316.9 million.The state remaining allocation totals$1.869 billion.The federal guidance is that 45%
of the state's remaining allocation be distributed to local governments.Subtracting the direct allocation
of$316.9 million to Hennepin and Ramsey counties,a 45%allocation amounts to$667 million,which is
what the bill appropriates.The state could choose to distribute more or less than that amount,to local
governments.
The distribution of funds under SF 4564 requires Hennepin and Ramsey counties to share a portion of
their allocation with cities and towns in the two counties.The$667 million appropriation in the bill is
distributed to other local governments across the state using a formula that would set an initial
distribution for counties and subtract a portion of that amount for distribution to cities.The bill
language does not yet specify a value for the split of the funding among counties,cities and towns.
The bill allows funding to be used for a range of local COVID-19 expenses consistent with requirements
in the federal law and guidance and federal FAQ.Any unspent funds would be required to be returned to
the state by October 1,2020.Consistent with the federal law,funds may be used for expenditures
incurred between March 1,2020 and December 31,2020.The bill contains a provision that allows for
local collaborative agreements in the use of funds.If local governments are using the funds as
specified under this provision,they would have until December 15th to spend the funds.
Metro Cities is working with other city organizations to support an equitable distribution of funds for
cities for a range of local expenditures,and that can be administered efficiently.Metro Cities
encourages cities to begin tracking COVID-19 related expenditures.Federal funds will be able to be
used for a range of local expenses required as a result of the pandemic and cannot cover revenue
shortfalls.Stay tuned for additional information.Questions?Contact Patricia Nauman at 651-215-4002,
or patriciaZmetrocitiesmn.ora
MnDOT Releases Updated Transportation Revenue Estimates
MnDOT has released interim projections for transportation funds to reflect anticipated revenue effects
of COVID-19.The update compares funding to the February state budget forecast.The update includes
forecasts for six transportation funds,including the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund(HUTDF)and
Municipal State Aid Street(MSAS)fund.Updated numbers assume severe impacts for the remainder of
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FY 2020(April-June)and assume that the economy will begin to open up more fully starting at the end
of summer.The estimates assume a less severe but still significant impact for FY 2021.
MnDOT estimates that the gas tax will see a 30%reduction in revenues from April to June of 2020 and a
15%reduction for the rest of the calendar year based on March-April traffic volumes.Registration taxes
are assumed to be reduced by 20%for the remainder of FY 2020 and to see a 10%reduction from July
to December.It is estimated that the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund(HUTDF)will see a decline of
8%or$397 million for FY 2020-21.WAS was forecasted to be$218 million but is now estimated to see
a 15%or$33 million reduction,for a current estimate of$185 million.Allocations made for the 2020
calendar year will not change.County State Aid(CSAH)is also projected to lose 15%or$132 million for
a revised projection of$736 million.
MnDOT assumes a 50%reduction in revenues to Motor Vehicle Sales Tax(MVST)and a 17%reduction
in FY 2021.This will result in a 14%reduction or$43 million loss for transit in the metro in FY 2020 and
a loss of$54 million in FY 2021.The Metropolitan Council did receive$227 million from the Federal
CARES Act.
To view the full update,click here.
COVID-19 Housing and Small Business Relief Funding Advances
The House passed legislation referred to as the COVID-19 Economic Security Act bill on May 7.HF 1507
-Stephenson includes housing assistance,small business relief and broadband funds.
Housing Assistance
As Metro Cities has reported,proposals for housing assistance are being considered in the House and
Senate with differing funding levels and policies to address evictions and foreclosures.HF 1507
provides$100 million to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency(MHFA)to fund the Family Homeless
Prevention and Assistance Program,to pay rent and mortgage payments,mobile home lot rent,or
payments on a contract for deed,as well as utility payments and property taxes,to allow people to
remain in their homes after they have lost income due to illness related to COVID-19,or due to lost
income because of a government action related to COVID-19.
The bill also prohibits landlords from changing late fees and terminating leases or failing to renew
leases during a peacetime emergency related to COVID-19 until January 15,2021.The bill requires
landlords to provide a notice after a peacetime emergency related to COVID-19 before initiating an
eviction action.It also prevents the initiation of a foreclosure by advertisement or judicial action from
the date of enactment during a peacetime emergency related to COVID-19 until January 15,2021.
House Small Business Assistance
The bill includes$55 million for DEED's small business emergency loan program.These loans are
available to any business that can demonstrate a financial impact from COVID-19 and are not limited to
businesses in industries specifically mentioned in the governor's executive orders.There are several
targeted sub-allocations:$11 million is for loans to businesses with six or less employees;those loans
are limited to$15,000,have 12 months of deferred payments,and are 100 percent forgivable after two
years.$8 million is for loans to businesses with seven to 20 employees;those loans are limited to
$20,000,have 12 months of deferred payments,and are 75 percent forgivable over three years.$10
million is for loans to either minority business enterprises or operators of permanent indoor retail space
that has a strong ethnic cultural orientation and is leased primarily to very small businesses;those
loans that go to the operators of permanent indoor retail space have no maximum amount,have 12
months of deferred payments,are 75 percent forgivable over three years under certain conditions,and
must be used primarily for maintaining existing vendors as tenants,such as through forgiveness of rent.
Broadband
The bill appropriates$15 million for emergency distance learning wireless needs,$2 million for
telemedicine needs,and$10 million for border-to-border broadband needs.
Senate Committee Passes Small Business Relief Package
The Senate Finance Committee passed a small business relief package on May 8.It includes$60
million from the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide small business relief grants.The
appropriation would be split at$30 million for greater Minnesota and$30 million for the metropolitan
region.
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Of the metropolitan region's share,a minimum of$18 million must be awarded to businesses that
employ the equivalent of five full-time workers or less;and a minimum of$9 million must be awarded to
minority business enterprises,as defined in Minnesota Statutes,section 116M.14,subdivision 5,
businesses that are majority-owned and operated by veterans as defined in Minnesota Statutes,section
197.447,or businesses that are majority owned and operated by women.
Grants of up to$10,000 would be made to individual businesses that are located in the state of
Minnesota and owned by a permanent resident of Minnesota;are in good standing with the secretary of
state and the Department of Revenue;employ the equivalent of 50 full-time workers or less;and can
demonstrate financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.Grant funds received by individual
businesses would be used for working capital to support payroll expenses,rent,mortgage payments,
utility bills,and other similar expenses that occur in the regular course of business.
Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-366-7564 or charlie(o)metrocitiesmn.ora with any questions.
Senate Passes Transportation Policy Bill
The Senate on Thursday passed a transportation policy and technical bill,SF 3255-Newman.The bill
includes language that directs a road authority to notify the owner of any work or improvements being
made on the road and directs MnDOT and Public Safety Commissioners as well as the Metropolitan
Council Chair to report COVID-19 related expenditures for which entities are receiving federal funds,to
the Legislature.An amendment providing for a study of state trooper salaries and changes to medical
requirements for commercial drivers'licenses was adopted to the bill.The House Bill,HF 976-
Hornstein currently awaits action in the House Rules Committee and is anticipated to be heard next
week.
Senate Passes City Charter Commission Changes Legislation
The Senate passed SF 3298-Seniem,a bill related to City Charter Commissions.The bill changes
current laws related to the appointment of charter commission members.A district court judge may
now reappoint a commission member within 60 days rather than 30 days.The bill eliminates the
authority of a city council to appoint a replacement if the district court judge fails to do so within the
allotted time.An amendment was adopted to the bill that would change the amount of charter city
commission expenses paid by the city to be the greater of.07 percent of the city's current property tax
levy or$1,500 and not to exceed$20,000 in a year.Currently the costs could be$10,000 for a city of the
first class and$1,500 for other cities.In MN 107 cities are charter cities.The House companion bill is
on the House Floor.
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings
Below are highlights from this week's Wednesday and Thursday briefings from Governor Walz and his
administration.See the state's COVID-19 web page for the latest specific health data.
Wednesday.
Minnesota Department of Health's Commissioner,Jan Malcolm gave updates on global,national,and
statewide case and death numbers.The state saw its largest jump in lab-confirmed cases Wednesday
with 728 reported.Part of this increase was due to a lag in the previous day's reporting.There was also
a new high in the number of reported COVID-19 deaths in a single day(30).Commissioner Malcolm
stated that these numbers will continue to climb as more testing is done and she said more detailed
racial and ethnic data is forthcoming.
Department of Administration Commissioner Alice Roberts-Davis provided an update on the state's
preparedness plan.She said supply chain issues associated with procuring PPE and other supplies has
improved but expects the"burn rate'of supplies to increase,especially as elective surgeries begin to be
rescheduled.
Thursday.
The primary focus was the Department of Health's"Five-Point Battle Plan"to protect the state's most
vulnerable populations.Long-term care facilities have remained a point of concern for public health
officials.Residents of long-term care facilities represent less than 1 percent of Minnesota's population,
but 15 percent of cases and 80 percent of COVID-19 deaths.Commissioner Malcolm walked through
the plan's five pieces,which include:
1. Expand testing for residents and workers in long-term care facilities.
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2. Provide testing support and troubleshooting to clear barriers faster.
3. Get personal protective equipment to facilities when needed.
4. Ensure adequate staffing levels for even the hardest-hit facilities.
5. Leverage our partnerships to better apply their skills and talents.
Click HERE to view the full MDH presentation.
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Proposals Distribute Federal Funding for Local Governments
As reported last week,legislation introduced by Senator Julie Rosen,SF 4564,sets an appropriation
amount and formula for distributing$667 million of the state's share of the Federal Coronavirus Relief
fund to local governments.SF 4564 was heard and passed in the Senate Finance Committee on
Monday and sent to the Senate floor.A second proposal for distributing federal funds to local
governments was introduced in the House today.Metro Cities is currently reviewing that proposal.
SF 4564 distributes$667 million to all counties excepting Hennepin and Ramsey,which received a total
combined distribution of funds directly from the federal government of$316.9 million,or$174.50 per
capita.The bill appropriates an amount for the remaining counties equal to the per capita amount
allocated to Hennepin and Ramsey counties by the federal government.The bill subtracts a portion of a
county's distribution for direct re-distribution to cities and towns on a per capita basis,at$87.00 per
capita to cities and$25.00 per capita to towns.The bill requires Hennepin and Ramsey counties to
share their allocation with the cities and towns in their jurisdiction,using the same requirements in the
bill for other counties.See HERE for the spreadsheet allocation to cities under SF 4564.
The bill allows funding to be used for COVID-19 expenses consistent with requirements in federal law.
Unspent funds would be required to be returned to the state by November 1,2020.Consistent with
federal law,funds may be used for expenditures incurred between March 1,2020 and December 30,
2020.The bill allows for local collaborative agreements and allows local governments expending funds
under a collaborative agreement until December 15 to spend funds.
Metro Cities provided written testimony through a joint letter signed by Metro Cities,League of MN
Cities,Coalition of Greater MN Cities,MN Association of Small Cities,and Municipal Legislative
Commission.The letter stated support for provisions in the bill that provide for a direct appropriation of
funds to cities using a per capita basis,support for the bill's allowance of a range of expenditures
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consistent with federal law,and the bill's use of a certification process for receiving funds as opposed
to a reimbursement mechanism.City organizations did not take a position on the requirements for
Hennepin and Ramsey counties in the bill.
The debate Monday centered on the allocation requirements for Hennepin and Ramsey counties,and
included testimony by county officials opposing this provision.Senate staff indicated at the hearing that
the US Treasury confirmed that federal law does not require nor preclude a state from imposing this
requirement.
Today,a second proposal authored by Rep.Paul Marquart,HF 4673,was introduced.Metro Cities is
reviewing this bill and will provide further information in our Friday newsletter.
Metro Cities recommends that city officials track local COVID-19 expenses.Based on the survey we
conducted a few weeks ago,cities are incurring or expect to incur a range of expenses.The information
is very helpful as we advocate for funding support for local COVID-19 expenses.
https7//home.treasu ry.aov/system/files/136/Coronavirus-Relief-Fu nd-G uida n ce-for-State-Territorial-
Local-and-Tribal-Govern ments.pdf
Please let me know if you have any questions.I can be reached at 651-215-4002,or
patricia(a)metrocitiesmn.ora.Stay tuned for further information and updates.
House Passes Electronic Documents Bill
The House passed HF4605-Freiberg,a bill that allows local governments,including cities,to accept
documents and signatures electronically,by mail or fax during a peacetime public health emergency.
The filings include documents for planning and zoning,land use,documents that require the signature
of an architect,engineer,or landscape architect,birth and death certificates,and recording a notary
commission.An amendment was adopted to include documents related to interior design.This
authority would expire January 6th,2021 or 60 days after the peacetime public health emergency is
terminated,whichever is earlier.An amendment to allow county sheriffs to accept electronic signatures
for conceal carry permits was not adopted.The Senate companion,SF 4525-Kiffineyer,is awaiting
action on the Senate Floor.
House Passes Data Privacy Omnibus Bill
The House passed the Senate version of an omnibus data privacy bill,SF 3072-Limmer/Lesch.The bill
makes changes to statutes regulating law enforcement's use of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV's or
drones),and provides limitations on the use of UAVs,including prohibitions on the use of facial
recognition technology and data collection on public protests.The bill also requires a law enforcement
agency to document each use of a UAV,create a written policy,and collect public comment.
Additionally,SF 3072 requires a government entity to obtain a search warrant prior to accessing
electronic communication information.
House Environment Supplemental Bill Passes to House Floor,Includes EAB Funding
The House Ways and Means Committee passed HF 4554-Hansen this week.The bill includes several
funding provisions and makes environment policy changes.Provisions include funding for water quality
standard rule making,a new approval process for local government plans related to the Mississippi
River Corridor Critical Area,and a requirement that manufacturers provide accurate labeling for
flushable nonwoven personal care wipes.Metro Cities supports the flushable wipes provision.The bill
also includes funding for the maintenance of atlases for water resource management,funding to study
ground and surface water interaction,and a study of how COVID-19 may travel through wastewater and
drinking water systems.Additionally,the bill includes$4.2 million for the DNR for Emerald Ash Borer
(EAB)mitigation,including grants to communities.Metro Cities supports state funding for this purpose.
An amendment was adopted that includes an extension of grants for EAB from 2019 to June 30th,
2021.The bill author stated that negotiations with the Senate are continuing,but that no final deal on
the omnibus bill has been reached.The bill was passed to the House Floor.
Metropolitan Council Begins MCES Rate Work,Announces Budget Webinars
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The Metropolitan Council Environment Committee began the work of setting 2021 wastewater rates.
The committee heard an informational budget overview and received an initial proposal for the 2021
rate proposal.MCES staff shared a proposal that includes a 2.0%wastewater charge increase.The
proposal would leave the Sewer Availability Charge(SAC)at its current level.The overall budget is
proposed to grow by 3.9%over the 2020 budget.Staff informed the committee that staff will be seeking
public input from two virtual customer webinars that are scheduled for May 21 st and June 11th.The
Environment Committee would then review public input and adopt a budget recommendation.To view
the staff presentation,click here.
Customer webinars will cover the MCES Proposed 2021 Budget,municipal wastewater charge and the
MCES Capital Improvement Program.Webinar information is below.Click on the link for each webinar
and click on the"register"event at the bottom of the event page.Registration is required for these
events.
Thursday,May 21 from 9:00—10:00 a.m.
Click here to register for the May 21 Webinar
Event Password:MCESBudget2020
Thursday,June 11 from 2:00—3:00 p.m.
Click here to register for the June 11 Webinar
Event Password:MCESBudget2020
Questions about the municipal wastewater charge can be directed to MWC(a)metc.state.mn.us.
Questions about the 2020 MCES Budget Webinar can be directed to Kate Nyquist at
kate.nva u ist(a)metc.state.m n.u s.
House Capital Investment Bill Passes Ways and Means Committee
The House Ways and Means Committee heard and passed HF 2529-Murphy,the omnibus capital
investment bill.See below for provisions of interest to Metro Cities.
Inflowand Infiltration Mitigation Assistance
The bill appropriates$9.5 million for inflow-infiltration mitigation funding for metropolitan cities.
Funding for 1/1 is a Metro Cities initiative that would assist eligible cities in the metropolitan area as they
undertake efforts to mitigate 1/1 on local public systems.
Housing
The bill includes$200 million in housing infrastructure bonds and$48 million in general obligation
bonds.It also includes an additional$14 million in housing infrastructure bonds for emergency shelters.
Environment
The bonding bill includes$3 million to DNR for the Shade Tree Program for grants to cities,counties
and townships for the removal and planting of shade trees in public land to mitigate the effects of tree
pests including Emerald Ash Borer(EAB).Metro Cities supports this provision.The bill appropriates$10
million to MPCA for grants to local governments for building sustainable and resilient stormwater
infrastructure that mitigates flood risk impacts of extreme weather events.The bill also appropriates
$15 million to BWSR to acquire land for the Local Government Roads Wetland Replacement Program.
An additional$8 million is allocated to acquire wetland banking credits for the Local Government Roads
Wetland Replacement Program.Metro Cities supports these provisions.
Public FacilitiesAutboritr
The PFA is recommended for a total appropriation of$327 million.This funding includes$25 million for
the State Revolving Loan Program for both clean water and drinking water projects.
The bill also appropriates$100 million for the Water Infrastructure Funding Program for grants to cities
for water infrastructure projects.Of these funds,$60 million is for wastewater projects on the MPCA's
project priority list and$40 million is for drinking water projects on the Department of Health's project
priority list.
Transportation
The bill includes total appropriation of$452.9 million that is appropriated for transportation.This
includes$102 million in Trunk Highway Bonds.Transportation provisions include:
-$53.2 million for the Local Road Improvement Fund(LRIF)for grants to construct and reconstruct local
roads with statewide or regional significance.Local projects receiving funding under the LRIF program:
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-$1.5 million to Anoka County for East River road&TH 610
-$5.5 million to Dakota County for Diffley Road
-$7 million to Golden Valley for Douglas Dr.and TH 55
-$14 million to Maple Grove for a project near TH 610
-$794,000 to Oak Park Heights for 60th St.Realignment
-$1.5 million to Ramsey County for 1-35E and County Road J
-$7 million to Richfield for 77th St.underpass
-$3.6 million to Scott County for TH 13 Interchange
-$3 million to Washington County for TH 36 Interchange
-$53.2 million for the Local Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation program for projects that replace or
rehabilitate local deficient bridges.Two local bridge projects were included in the bill.$55 million is
recommended to be allocated to St.Paul for the Kellogg Bridge and$3.5 million to Washington County
for the 4th St.Bridge over 1-694.
-$10 million for the Safe Routes to School program for projects that create nonmotorized transportation
for students to and from school.
-$5 million for the replacement of railroad warning devices.
-$1 million to assess and review a project to extend Northstar Commuter Rail service to St.Cloud.
-$3 million to DEED for the Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure program for
transportation projects that improve economic development and job creation.
-$2 million for the state to install electric vehicle charging stations on public property.
Metropolitan Council
The bill appropriates$10 million to the Metropolitan Council for park improvements to the Metro
regional parks system and$55 million for the B and D Line Bus Rapid Transit projects.The bill also
appropriates$2 million each for design work on the Riverview and Rush Line transit corridors.
Senate Passes Business Reopening Plan
The Senate passed a bill that would provide a process for businesses to reopen.SF 4511 —Mathews
would preempt the governor's executive orders that required certain businesses to close and give them
a path to reopen.
The bill would require a business to provide a site-specific plan for employees and members of the
public.The reopening business would also be required to provide a statement"that the business will
meet any testing protocols established and comply with any COVID-related workplace safety
recommendations and guidance provided by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention to assist businesses and employers in providing a safe and healthful
workplace and business operation".
Finally,the bill would preempt a board or licensing agency from imposing any additional penalties for a
violation of the governor's emergency executive orders.Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-366-7564
or charlie(o)metrocitiesmn.ora with any questions.
Senate Passes Small Business Grant Program
SF4481 —P.Anderson would provide grants to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The bill funds the grants with$60 million—a$2.4 million transfer from the loan guarantee fund and
$57.6 million from the coronavirus relief fund.
$30 million would be directed to greater Minnesota and$30 million would be directed to the
metropolitan region.The metro grants would be administered by the same lenders DEED partners with
for the small business emergency loan program.
Grants of up to$10,000 would be made to individual businesses that:are located in the state of
Minnesota and owned by a permanent resident of Minnesota;have a permanent physical location;are in
good standing with the secretary of state and the Department of Revenue;employ the equivalent of 50
full-time workers or less;and can demonstrate financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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The grant funds received by individual businesses shall be used for working capital to support payroll
expenses,rent,mortgage payments,utility bills,and other similar expenses that occur in the regular
course of business.
Of the$60 million in the grant program,some of the funds are further directed to distribution across the
state.A minimum of$18 million must be awarded to businesses that employ the equivalent of six full-
time workers or less;and a minimum of$15 million must be awarded to minority business enterprises,
businesses that are majority owned and operated by veterans,or businesses that are majority owned
and operated by women.Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-366-7564 or charlie(o)metrocitiesmn.ora
with any questions.
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings
Below are highlights from this week's Monday and Tuesday briefings from Governor Walz and his
administration.See the state's COVID-19 web page for the latest specific health data.The Governor will
conduct a briefing Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m.
Monday.
The Department of Health discussed the drug Remdesivir,which received approval from the FDA for
emergency use for severe cases of COVID-19.MDH has guidance and other information on the drug on
its website.MN health officials received their first shipment of the drug on Saturday and more was
received on Tuesday.Director Ehresmann focused her remarks on the department's continuing work
around case investigations and contact tracings.
Tuesday.
The bulk of Tuesday's briefing was centered around the department's plans to support long-term care
facilities to better protect both residents and staff.This was largely a reiteration of the administration's
"Five-Point Battle Plan;"which was announced Thursday.Click HERE to view the full MDH presentation
on the plan.
DEED Awards Redevelopment Grants
DEED awarded nearly$3.8 million to redevelop 10 sites in eight different cities throughout Minnesota,
including six awards in the metro region.The cities of Minnetonka,Minneapolis,Rosemount and Saint
Paul all received awards for redevelopment projects in their cities.More information on the awards can
be found on the DEED website.Metro Cities has advocated for annual funds for the redevelopment
grant program and demolition loan program at the Capitol and at the agency.
Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals Intent to Apply Deadline
The Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals(RFP)Intent to Apply due date is quickly
approaching.MHFA encourages applicants to apply and submit documentation before the deadline to
make sure everything is submitted on time.
Applicants who want to submit an application for capital financing in the 2020 RFP/2021 HTC Round 1
must submit the Intent to Apply(ITA)through the Multifamily Customer Portal.The following items are
due this Thursday,May 14 by noon:
Site Map
Organizational Charts
If an applicant is experiencing technical issues,contact mhfa.app(a)state.mn.us.
Other Upcoming Deadlines
Thursday,June 18 by noon:
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LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES(METRO CITIES)
COALITION OF GREATER MINNESOTA CITIES
MN ASSOCIATION OF SMALL CITIES
MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION
May 9, 2020
Senator Julie Rosen, Chair and Senate Finance Committee
Dear Senator Rosen and Committee Members:
Our respective organizations, representing 853 cities which are home to more than 4.6 million
citizens across Minnesota, appreciate the opportunity to comment on Senate File 4564-Rosen,
that sets a funding amount and distribution formula for the appropriation of funds to local
governments from the state allocation of the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund. This letter is
intended to serve as written testimony as the bill is heard in the Senate Finance Committee on
Monday afternoon.
The services provided by municipal governments are essential for public health and safety and
are critical during this crisis. First responders and other municipal employees are on the front
lines of this crisis and city services are basic for public safety. Citizens rely on city officials to
ensure a community's safety and protection, and the operations of cities across the state need to
be positioned to address local service needs resulting from the pandemic.
Cities have already experienced unanticipated expenditures for personal protective and public
safety equipment, equipment to allow remote work and public meetings, increases in
unemployment insurance and health insurance, overtime staffing needs due to illness or
quarantines, communications and signage, as well as increased maintenance costs for public
buildings and spaces. We expect additional future costs in these areas as well for emerging
considerations such as conducting elections.
Specific to the SF4564 the SCS4564A-2 delete-all amendment, our organizations have carefully
reviewed legislation and we express our support for the following:
• Allocating $667 million appropriation included in the bill for this purpose. These funds
will be essential to assure cities, counties and townships have the resources to respond to
the growing challenges created by the pandemic.
• Using a per capita distribution mechanism to quickly distribution these funds to cities,
counties and townships. The allocation of a per capita amount for cities equal to
approximately one-half of the initial per capita county distribution to counties is
appropriate given the important services to citizens provided by cities and counties. A
reimbursement system, as opposed to a direct distribution would be cumbersome and
could delay the availability and use of the funding.
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• Including a recapture mechanism for the return unexpended funds, to allow funds to be
repurposed by other units of government. Although the amendment moves that date to
from October 1 to November 1, we would encourage you to consider setting that date as
late as possible to allow local units of government to fully utilize the funding.
• Using the federal law and guidance from the U.S. Treasury. Our organizations pledge to
work the Minnesota Management and Budget and the Office of the State Auditor to
assure the funds are used within the federal law and guidance, and any further provided
federal clarification on uses of the funds.
• As a result of the enactment of MN Session Laws 2020, Chapter 72, local units of
government are facing increased costs for workers' compensation for our essential
workers due to exposure to COVID. We support additional state funding, possibly from
other CARES Act funding, to address these added costs.
Again, thank you for your consideration of this letter. We look forward to working with you as
this legislation progresses.
Sincerely,
Gary Carlson Patricia Nauman
League of Minnesota Cities Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (Metro
(Cities)
Bradley Peterson Thomas Poul
Coalition of Greater MN Cities Municipal Legislative Commission
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Cap O'Rourke
MN Association of Small Cities
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Good afternoon,
The extension of the Governor's Stay at Home has created some questions on the ability of local
jurisdictions to make affirmative decisions not to enforce the orders.
Although we understand the challenges and difficulties communities and businesses are facing during
the pandemic, the League urges cities to exercise restraint against adoption of resolutions or other
actions which may expose the city and its officials to civil and criminal liability. Rather, we encourage
you to reach out to your state and federal elected officials and provide information and examples of the
specific negative impacts happening in your communities now and in the future due to COVID-19 rules,
guidelines and restrictions.
Q: Does a city have the ability to be less restrictive than state law?
A: No, a city does not have authority to change a state law or be less restrictive than state law, unless
the law specifically allows for it. Local units of government, including counties and their officers, have
only those powers that are granted by the legislature either expressly or by reasonable implication. See,
e.g., Cleveland v. Rice Co., 238 Minn. 180, 56 N.W.2d, 641 (1952)
Q: What is the role of cities when citizens and businesses question the constitutionality of Governor
Walz's Orders?
A: Minnesota House Research has an outline of the overall relationship between the different levels of
government and constitutional protections that is important for this conversation. "All local
governmental units are "creatures of the state" and subject to state law.The U.S. Constitution is silent
on local government. Control of local government is not one of the enumerated federal powers of the
Constitution, nor is it expressly prohibited to the states. It is,therefore, a residual power left to the
states and people by the Tenth Amendment. Furthermore, local units of government do not have
recourse to the federal constitution in order to resist state legislative interference or control. Williams v.
Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, 289 U.S. 36,40, 53 S.Ct. 431,432 (1933) ("A municipal corporation,
created by a state for the better ordering of government, has no privileges or immunities under the
Federal Constitution which it may invoke in opposition to the will of its creator.")." Full document is
available here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/ss/sslcstrel.pdf
Q: Are there ramifications for not enforcing the executive order?
A: Maybe. The city will want to consider all implications, including potential liability for damages and
civil penalties, for its decisions. First, if the state brings legal action it's very unlikely there would be any
LMCIT coverage for this type of litigation. In other words, the city will be paying the costs of defense out
of its own pocket. Second, while immunity defenses are available, and the risk may be reduced because
of previous court decisions and the difficulty of proving causation,there is some possibility a city is
exposing itself to claims for damages if there is a wave of illnesses or deaths in the community. Third,
there's potentially criminal liability for individual city officials if the Attorney General or county attorney
seek enforcement. Again, the defense costs would not be covered by LMCIT. Here is one statute
potentially available to state prosecutors:
609.43 MISCONDUCT OF PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE.
A public officer or employee who does any of the following,for which no other sentence is
specifically provided by law, may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than one year or
to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both:
(1) intentionally fails or refuses to perform a known mandatory, nondiscretionary, ministerial
duty of the office or employment within the time or in the manner required by law
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Q: If the city does not enforce the stay at home order, will the state?
A: Maybe. The Minnesota Attorney General has communicated that he will enforce executive orders, if
necessary, but the state has not provided any other specific insights on how it will enforce the order if a
local government makes an affirmative decision to not enforce. However, Minnesota Statute, section
12.28 requires all emergency management organization to execute and enforce orders and rules made
by the governor under a declared state emergency. The penalties listed in EO 20-48 associated with a
conviction for violating the stay at home executive order are:
"Any business owner, manager, or supervisor who requires or encourages any of their
employees, contractors, vendors,volunteers, or interns to violate this Executive Order is guilty
of a gross misdemeanor and upon conviction must be punished by a fine not to exceed $3,000
or by imprisonment for not more than a year. In addition to those criminal penalties, the
Attorney General, as well as city and county attorneys, may seek any civil relief available
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 8.31, for violations of this Executive Order,
including civil penalties up to $25,000 per occurrence from businesses and injunctive relief." See
Executive Order 20-48 (pages 21-22).
Q: If the city does not enforce the executive orders, are business "safe"from penalties?
A: Not necessarily. While city action refusing to enforce the governor's order may also give local
businesses the idea that they are free to open without risk of penalties,that is not necessarily the case.
Businesses owners and employees who act in violation of the order could still face criminal charges or
administrative penalties (such as license revocation) if they open their businesses in violation of the
order. Such penalties could be brought by brought by the state, county, or local board of health without
action by the city.
Q: Can the city do anything to show support for local businesses?
A:Yes. One way some cities are considering is by passing a resolutions that acknowledge their support
for local businesses and encouraging the Governor to relax restrictions. This is a permissible action for a
city council to consider doing if they believe that is what is best for their community. The League does
not have any samples of this type of resolution.
We hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if there are additional questions we can assist
with.
Kind regards,
Amber Eisenschenk, JD/MPA I Research Manager
Phone: (651)281-1227 1 Mobile: (612)750-4825
aeisenschenk@lmc.org
League of Minnesota Cities 1 145 University Ave.West I St. Paul, MN 55103
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This response is intended to convey general information and should not be taken as legal advice or as a
substitute for competent legal guidance. Consult your city attorney for advice regarding specific situations.
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd: MAOSC Weekly Session BULLETIN-May 8,2020
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2020 8:33:53 AM
For weekly notes
-----Original Message-----
From: Minnesota Small Cities <cap@maosc.org>
To: marymccomber@aol.com
Sent: Fri, May 8, 2020 6:35 pm
Subject: MAOSC Weekly Session BULLETIN - May 8, 2020
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BULLETIN
Weekly Session Update
May 8, 2020
Dear Oak Park Heights Leaders and/or Staff
Well if you haven't heard yet,the state's former$1.5 billion dollar surplus has turned into a $2.4 billion dollar
deficit... in just the blink of a pandemic. It has been a busy week,as the legislature moves towards the end of the
session on May 18th (just 10 days from now)and there are still a lot of moving parts MN Small Cities is paying
attention to, on your behalf.
To begin with, Minnesota's budget and economic outlook has significantly worsened since the arrival of
Coronavirus. A deficit of$2.426 billion is now projected for the current biennium,which is almost a $4 billion
change compared to the February forecast. Revenues are expected to be$3.611 billion lower and spending,
including appropriations enacted since February, is expected to be$391 million higher.The$2.359 billion budget
reserve remains available to mitigate the budgetary impact of the crisis. Given the uncertainty about the path (or
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longevity)of the pandemic,the economic outlook will remain volatile for some time. Obviously LGA is a major
concern,as it has been reduced in the past during budget shortfalls.
May 2020 Interim Budget Projection
Bonding
For those of you paying attention to bonding projects there is some good news and some concerning news as well.
First,the Senate is showing more signs of moving on a bonding bill and they've been having discussions but there
is still no release of an actual bill.The House is holding a hearing this weekend. Speaking of the House, minority
leader Daudt said just last weekend that his caucus would not provide any votes for a bonding bill until the
peacetime emergency has ended.
If you have not yet contacted your local legislators about transportation funding in the bonding bill,this week
would be a really important time to show your support for strong levels of funding for the Local Bridge
Replacement Program and Local Road Improvement Program.
Minnesota House GOP to block bonding bill until Gov. Walfs emergency powers end
Taxes
The House released their version of the tax bill this morning. For those cities that requested a sales tax increase
this session, I'm sorry to report that you will be disappointed,as the House chose not to move on any existing
requests-and instead,created a working group to determine parameters for future sales tax requests. MAOSC will
have a seat on this working group as if it moves forward and will help to determine these guidelines.
House Tax Bill
Summary
Local governments seek state's OK to broaden uses for local taxes
Covid
With all levels of government facing both increased costs and decreasing revenues,there is a lot of pressure
mounting around exactly how to distribute funds,especially federal funds aimed at helping to cover some of the
costs. Both the House and Senate are trying to wrestle with this issue. MN Small Cities has been working with
legislative leaders and other municipal groups,doing everything we can to help craft an equitable distribution of
funds to cover covid related expenses.
This week,the House passed a $208 million bill for COVID-19 economic relief that included:
$100 million for eviction and mortgage foreclosure protection/emergency housing assistance;
$55 million for small-business emergency loans;
$27 million for grant programs to fund distance learning, broadband access and equipment for
telemedicine; and
$26 million for a temporary 15% pay increase for personal care assistants during the pandemic.
Elections
The Senate passed an election bill off the floor this week.The bill contains more than $17 million for election
administration and more money for absentee ballot elections, but it does not expand current law for mail in ballots.
The bill is being sent to the House for comparison. Here's the Language for your review.
In OTHER News...
MN Senate approves$20M to improve rural broadband access
COVID-19 puts some Minnesota rural hospitals on life support
MAOSC has OPEN BOARD SEATS that we would like to fill at our upcoming Annual Meeting in July. Please
contact Executive Director Cap O'Rourke if you are interested in representing your city and or region of Minnesota,
by serving on the MAOSC Board of Directors. NOTE: the MN Small Cities Annual Meeting will be held electronically
this year,so keep an eye out for information about how you can take part.
Keep up the great work,small city leaders! If you have any questions for me or MAOSC please feel free to
reach out and ask. We're happy to assist in any way we can. We're thinking about you every day and we HOPE
that your community stays safe and healthy!
PS: Remember to follow us on our new Twitter page: @mnsmallcities.
Sincerely,
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 22
Date: Saturday,May 9,2020 8:37:44 AM
For weekly notes
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From: National League of Cities (NLC) <covid19@nlc.org>
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Sent: Sat, May 9, 2020 8:05 am
Subject: COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 22
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National League of Cities
LEADERSHIP UPDATE
Colleagues,
As you know, this week the National League of Cities launched our Cities Are Essential
campaign, which is singularly focused on one goal: Obtaining $500 billion in direct federal support
for local governments, regardless of size, over the next two years. We will only be successful if all
of us are working together toward that goal.
That's why we need you to amplify our message with your Senators and Member of Congress,
raise your voice in your local media market, and engage your business community and other
private sector partners in our efforts. We've built tools and resources to help you do just that:
• Reach out to your Congressional members—We've created easy-to-use forms to send
letters and Tweet your Senators and Member of Congress.
• Write an Op-ed or Letter to the Editor—We've developed guidelines and messaging to
help you raise your voice in your local media market.
• Build our Coalition —We need your help engaging the business community and other
organizations in our coalition. Encourage your local businesses and organizations to join our
national sign on letter to Congress.
We've already had over 100 local leaders take action. This weekend, let's double—or even triple—
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that number! Together, we'll win this fight!
Sending you strength,
Joe Buscaino
® President, National League of Cities
President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council
CEO FEDERAL ADVOCACY UPDATES I WATCH BELOW
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RESOURCES
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEBINAR I Doubling Down on an Equitable and Resilient Recovery I Tuesday, May 12,
2:00 PM ET
Now more than ever, cities using a resilience lens to address economic, social, and
environmental challenges can better protect their residents, infrastructure, and natural systems.
Join us for a discussion with two/three experts who work closely with communities and their
leaders to prepare for shocks, stresses, and "precovery". Register now.
WEBINAR I The Forward Together: A Local Government Virtual Conference I Tuesday,
May 12, 12:00 PM ET
Join the session featuring NLC at this free, online conference being held on May 12 and 14.
COVID-19 has highlighted an issue that has long challenged mayors and council members
responding to the needs of their communities: state preemption. This panel will explore how
preemption has stymied local efforts to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, and what state
interference, or local-state cooperation, could look like in the future. Sign up here.
VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE I From Response to Recovery: Architects Partner with City
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Leaders in Designing Alternate Health Care Sites and Rethinking Community Spaces
Post-COVID 19 1 Wednesday, May 13th 1:00 PM ET
From identifying alternative healthcare sites to advising on proper health and safety protocols
to transition out of quarantine, architects across the country have been taking action against
COVID-19. Join The American Institute of Architects to learn how architects can be your
partners in navigating a post-pandemic life. Together, we can create safer workplaces, public
spaces, schools, and retail for our communities. Participation is limited to ensure interaction
and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up by sending an email to
bradley@nlc.org.
Take Action on Cities Are Essential
NLC has launched the Cities Are Essential campaign to uplift the stories of our communities
and get aid where it can make the biggest difference. We need you -all of you -to get involved!
Send a letter to your Congressmember, make noise on social media, and write an Op-Ed. We
need to partner together to help America bounce back. Take Action!
For Communities Participating in the Quarterly Survey of State and Local Tax Revenue
The U.S. Census Bureau requests your response! Your response helps accurately measure
the American economy so that policymakers, government officials, and governments like yours
can understand the impacts of this Coronavirus outbreak. For survey specific questions please
review the FAQ. Please contact ewd.gtax@census.gov or leave at message at 800-832-2839
if you have any questions. Take the survey now.
Saving Small Business &Securing Your Supply Chain I NLCU Trainings, May 19 and
May 28
Please join NLCU and Recast City Founder and CEO, I lana Preuss for immediate response
training about the hard stuff. The first training, " Stop Panicking and Start Acting: 5 steps to
Take Today to Save Your Small Businesses and Begin to Rebuild Your Local Economy" is
about getting our hands dirty—together—to save small businesses and about facing the reality
of what you need to do immediately to take action to build a stronger economy than you had
before. Register here.
BEST PRACTICES
Essential Municipal Employees Vulnerable to Severe Cuts
Municipal employees are vulnerable and as a nation, we must
support them. The fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are
0` not just numbers on a page. The layoffs, furloughs and pay cuts
are happening to real employees, families, communities and local
economies. Read more.
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Five Big Questions on City Leaders' Minds as Their
Economies Reopen
As local leaders weigh the risks and rewards of reopening their
local economies, they must consider a series of economic, public
health and public relations challenges. We've detailed five trends
we're seeing in America's communities. Read more.
Empowering Youth in Your Community
The pandemic has created a greater need for pathways city
leaders can connect and share with residents. The youth in
8 communities are an underutilized resource. Engaging local youth
will help support cities' recovery and resilience for the long term.
Read more.
IN THE NEWS
States, Cities Cut Payrolls by Nearly 1 Million Over Shutdown
MSN Money- May 8, 2020
Equal funding considered for counties and municipalities
Bond Buyer- May 6, 2020
State, Local Government Groups Call for Cybersecurity Funding
Governing- May 6, 2020
Next COVID-19 relief bill should send funds directly to cities like Miami, Hialeah
Opinion Yahoo News- May 6, 2020
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 23
Date: Wednesday,May 13,2020 9:21:15 AM
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-----Original Message-----
From: National League of Cities (NLC) <covid19@nlc.org>
To: marymccomber@aol.com
Sent: Wed, May 13, 2020 8:35 am
Subject: COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 23
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National League of Cities
LEADERSHIP UPDATE
Colleagues,
Thank you for stepping up and taking action on NLC's Cities Are Essential campaign over the
past several days. We must continue our work to ensure the passage of bipartisan, bicameral
legislation that provides direct funding to local governments. The good news is, we are already
seeing legislation from House leadership that is a first step toward achieving our goals.
To be successful, we must work together to ensure we are building a strong coalition of support. I
encourage you to continue to reach out to businesses and organizations to join our national
sign-on letter. Our goal is to have at least 100 signatories by the end of today— help us reach
that goal!
Cities, towns, and villages are the key to our national economic recovery. Let's continue to remind
Congress and the Administration of why we need their partnership to move forward.
Sending you strength,
Joe Buscaino
® President, National League of Cities
President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council
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MAYORS ON THE FRONTLINES: DAYTON MAYOR WHALEY
Local leaders, like their residents, have been adopting to a new normal. Technology has played
a key role in how Dayton and Louisville have been able to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic
in their communities. Learn how.
RESOURCES
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEMBER STATE CALLS
NLC is providing advocacy updates to members by state. Join your state's call to learn how
NLC is working to secure critical funds for cities, towns, and villages in the fourth stimulus
package. Calls can be found at NLC.org.
• May 15th NLC Member Engagement— Puerto Rico (2 pm ET)
VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE I From Response to Recovery: Architects Partner with City
Leaders in Designing Alternate Health Care Sites and Rethinking Community Spaces
Post-COVID 19 1 Wednesday, May 13th, 1:00 PM ET
Join The American Institute of Architects to learn how architects can be your partners in
navigating a post-pandemic life. Together, we can create safer workplaces, public spaces,
schools, and retail for our communities. Participation is limited to ensure interaction and
assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up by sending an email to bradley@nlc.org.
WEBINAR I How Cities Are Leading with Urgency to Address the Intersections of Justice
Reform and Housing in Response to COVID-19 1 Tuesday, May 19th, 11:00 AM ET
Decisions are quickly being made to lessen the spread of COVID-19 in communities across the
country as cities respond to the needs of their residents during this pandemic. This webinar will
provide recommendations and examples of cities around the country are strategically thinking
about re-entry, how to house returning citizens from local jails and the intersectionality that
exists between justice reform efforts and housing to prevent homelessness. Register here.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Change Management in the Time of COVID-19 I NLCU Training, May 21
Please join NLCU and chief impact officer at CivicMakers, Judi Brown for Change Management
in the Time of COVID-19. The art and science of managing organizational change require a
more nuanced and human-centered approach, especially in these uncertain times. How might
we prepare individuals, teams and organizational systems for the unknown? Register for the
training here.
Stay at Home Decision Tree
As some communities across the country work towards reopening, it's critical to know the
difference between Shelter in Place, Safer at Home and Stay Home Orders. View our
decision tree graphic to learn more.
National Police Week Briefing with America's Law Enforcement
The White House will hold a briefing in recognition of National Police Week with law
enforcement on Friday, May 15, 1:00 PM ET. The call will feature Attorney General William P.
Barr, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf, and White House Office of National
Drug Control Policy Director Jim Carroll. Register now.
BEST PRACTICES
Data Outlooks in the Age of COVID-19
As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in our communities, data
01 can be a crucial tool to support the local response. Cities, towns,
and villages need federal assistance, and data can determine
where and how much aid is needed. Read more.
How Technology is Helping Dayton and Louisville Respond
to COVID-19
,®4 Hear from Mayor Nan Whaley of Dayton, Ohio and Mayor Greg
Fischer of Louisville, Kentucky on ways they are keeping their
communities connected in this uncertain time. Read more.
IN THE NEWS
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In Sickness And In Health: University-Community Partnerships And The COVID-19
Pandemic
Forbes-May 12, 2020
Tax-Averse Nashville Goes Where Few Other Cash-Poor Cities Dare
Bloomberg Tax- May 11, 2020
Unemployment From the Coronavirus Varies Dramatically Between States, Analysis
Finds
Route Fifty- May 11, 2020
As anxiety rises, cities adapt mental health services on the fly
Smart Cities Dive - May 11, 2020
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To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:LGN Federal Update:May 11
Date: Monday,May 11,2020 2:06:58 PM
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Partner
load image Congress in Early Stages of Developing Fourth Relief Package
The Senate is back today with plans to continue considering President
Trump's nominations and legislation to reinstate some expired
surveillance programs, but little formal talk of a fourth coronavirus relief
package. After backing almost$3 trillion to offset the economic impact
of the coronavirus, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other
Republicans have begun raising alarms about the deficit and
characterizing a new relief package as an "if, not when" proposition.
Emily J. Tranter
Lead Lobbyist, Policy and The House could return with a vote on another coronavirus response
Federal Government bill, but no schedule or legislation has been released so far. Moderates
Affairs and progressives in the House majority were still debating the contents
of a possible bill late last week, with leadership considering proposals
load image including extending unemployment benefits and providing more cash
payments to individuals.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said last week there will also likely be a vote on
changing rules to let members cast proxy votes for absent colleagues
as the coronavirus pandemic continues. House leaders promised a 72-
hour notice before a vote would occur to allow for travel to Washington.
President Trump is also tapping the brakes on the idea of swift action
Nathaniel C. Mussell on any new aid package, saying he's in "no rush"for a new stimulus
Partner even after Friday's Labor Department report showed 20 million jobs
load image were lost in April.
Work Beginning on Appropriations Bills for 2021
Appropriators are making gradual progress in their efforts to fund the
government past September 30, but they are still in the early stages
and face plenty of uncertainty due to the coronavirus. In the House, at
least some Appropriations subcommittee leaders were asked to send
in draft legislation Friday so that Democratic leaders could review it,
House Appropriations Homeland Security Chairwoman Lucille Roybal-
Lianne M. Endo Allard (D-CA-40)said.
Federal Relations
load image Senators are off to a slower start, with appropriators missing top-line
allocations for the 12 spending bills, as the committee's top members
continue to try to negotiate a bipartisan set of numbers. There is
growing support for some Department of Veterans Affairs money to be
designated as emergency funds; such a move would mean the funds
would not count against budget caps set under current law.
Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby (R-AL)told reporters
last week that members would like to move bills through the committee
to the Senate floor by the end of June, but that plans are tentative at
Megan G. Knight this point.Appropriators have not held bicameral talks about their bills
Federal Relations yet, though House Republicans have had some involvement in the
drafting of House bills, Chairwoman Roybal-Allard said.
Senate Health Committee to Hold Remote Coronavirus Hearing
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee plans a
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hearing tomorrow on returning to work and school safely as Covid-19-
related shutdowns are lifted. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
Diseases Director Anthony Fauci, CDC Director Robert Redfield, FDA
Administrator Stephen Hahn, and Health and Human Services
Robert F. Sherman Assistant Secretary Brett Giroir are scheduled to testify.
Federal Relations The hearing was changed to a virtual meeting after Fauci, Redfield,
load image and Hahn announced over the weekend they were now quarantining
after coming into contact with a White House staff member who tested
positive for the coronavirus. Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander(R-
TN)will also self-quarantine in Tennessee for 14 days after a staff
member tested positive.
House Democrats Eye New Funds for Virus Testing, Surveillance
House Democrats are looking to provide more funds for Covid-19
Vince M. Spinner testing and surveillance to aid efforts to restart the U.S. economy, the
Federal Relations head of a prominent committee said Friday. Congressman Frank
load image Pallone Jr. (D-NJ-06), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce
Committee, said during a rare teleconference briefing with lawmakers
the House does"intend to do more" in terms of funding for testing and
contact tracing programs.
At the briefing, one witness outlined a$46.5 billion plan to reopen the
economy and expand the contact tracing workforce. Andy Slavitt,
former acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid
Services, warned that the Covid-19 pandemic is still growing in much
of the country and the public health infrastructure needs to expand.
Randy Kelly
Senior Advisor Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL-01) has pitched a $100 billion grant program to
load image mobilize coronavirus testing and contact tracing. The most recent
coronavirus relief package included $25 billion to expand Covid-19
testing.
Minnesota Delegation Notes
•Senators Amy Klobuchar(D-MN)and Tina Smith (D-MN) have
backed legislation to significantly expand national service programs as
the country works to respond and recover from the coronavirus
pandemic. The Pandemic Response and Opportunity Through National
Service Act,would fund 750,000 national service positions over a
three-year response and recovery period, in part to meet the projected
need for as many as 300,000 public health workers. Read more here.
•Congressman Jim Hagedorn (R-MN-01) and two of his House
colleagues introduced legislation to expand the benefits available to
American small businesses and workers by improving the coordination
between the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Employee
Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). Read more here.
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•Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN-02)joined a number of her
colleagues in calling for a $100 billion investment to aid in the relief,
recovery, and revitalization of the child care sector in the wake of the
pandemic. Read more here.
•Congressman Dean Phillips(D-MN-03) introduced the Small
Business Transparency and Reporting for the Underbanked and
Taxpayers at Home (TRUTH)Act. The TRUTH Act would direct the
Small Business Administration (SBA)to explain and justify all
disbursements of coronavirus relief funds in an effort to ensure
transparency and accountability. Read more here.
•Congresswoman Betty McCollum(D-MN-04) criticized the Trump
administration for its slow release of congressionally-allocated
coronavirus relief funds for Native American tribes. Read more here.
•Congresswoman Ilhan Omar(D-MN-05) led a number of her House
colleagues in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling for the one-time student loan
debt cancellation of at least$30,000 per borrower in the next round of
coronavirus relief legislation. Read more here.
•Congressman Tom Emmer(R-MN-06)announced that the U.S.
Department of Transportation has awarded the St. Cloud Regional
Airport a grant of$1,092,430. The funds are provided as part of the
CARES Act and will go towards economic relief as well continued
infrastructure operations and maintenance. Read more here.
•Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN-07) led a letter to President
Trump urging the administration to provide guidance on how FEMA
can help farmers depopulate and dispose of livestock following the
closure of meatpacking plants due to coronavirus outbreaks and
worker safety concerns. Read more here.
•Congressman Pete Stauber(R-MN-08)joined EPA Administrator
Andrew Wheeler in announcing that the Arrowhead Regional
Development Commission has been selected to receive a Brownfields
Assessment Coalition Grant worth $600,000. The Cities of Two
Harbors, International Falls, Cloquet, Grand Rapids, and Cohasset,
and Aitkin County—all within the Eighth District—are considered
coalition partners and have prioritized locations where the funding will
be considered. Read more here.
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