HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes- April 17th 2020 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: April 17th, 2020
TO: City Council Members& Staff
FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator f
Zoning &Development Items:
1. No new applications have been received.
2. The City did receive the NOTICE from the City of Stillwater related to their planned annexation and rezoning of areas south of STH 36 at
Manning.Staff has requested the Staff reports.We have not yet received responses from Washington County related to the South Frontage Roadway.
3. Staff has made significant progress with securing roadway easements for the western leg of the Norell Ave—Frontage Road Project—we will
seek a Council approval in the near future of that planned Agreement.Similarly,a letter was sent to MNDOT inquiring about a one-year extension to
spend the MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT GRANT of$644,000—seeking authority through 2022.See the enclosed letter.We do not know if there will be a
bonding bill at all,but Ann Lenczewski of Lockridge Grindal—the City's consultant is getting information that it may happen—or even a special session
in June.Who knows of course...?See the enclosed Article that talks about how a bonding bill could impact the Minnesota economy.
COVID-19 Matters:
• This is the Governor's new PORTAL—Many documents/Exec. Orders can be found: https://mn.gov/covidl9 -Enclosed is the recent Order
about golf course,trails,etc.—issued today.
• As more is discovered about rules and requirements to hold electronic meetings,the City is required to establish a statement that outlines its
intentions to hold meetings electronically,that message has been prepared and posted.A copy can be found in this packet. LMC guidance is also
attached that lead to this action.
• The National Night Out—(at least the formal dates)has been recommended to be celebrated on October 6tH
• We see Wisconsin extended their SHELTER IN PLACE order through 5/26. Burning restrictions to reduce additional
• COVID-19/History Message from the Wash.County Historical Society
• The City has issued is 4/17/19 update to Facebook&Website—also enclosed stress on statewide emergency response
• The DNR has issued burning restrictions network
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Consistent 15th Gm'.Tim 4Ualz`s executive orders to help ensure[he health and safew of all
Minnie-tans_the Depamnent of N.M,,l Resources(DNR)is pmactieehv—ing m hutning
restrictions immediately after snowmelt to reduce potential fir wildfire and emergency response.
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Other Items:
• Washington County did provide some FURTHER information on some of their discussions related to delays of property tax payments—for 60 day
for certain NON-Escrow payers—We understand the Board may take an action on April 28tH
• WCCDA-Report on home ownership programs and foreclosure trend data.
• MSCWMO—Annual Report
• The City has received is annual Hazardous Waste Generator's License.This is issued by Washington County.Frankly,it is an unfunded mandate
by the County—where they charge a fee of$200+/-and suggest they have specific jurisdiction over the City to enforce such matters. To date,
the effort to challenge the Permit authority would exceed the effort to simply comply. It may be an issue the City wants to engage in the future,
but certainly not now.The City is a very low-level generator of solvents,water test-kits and cleaning agents.
Mayor McComber provided:
1. NLC COVID-19 UPDATES—Issues 11-13 `r°n'"°se,Anril17,<aahus10PM law.cnm>
Sent:Friday,April 1],2D20 3:10 PM
To:Mary im—mber<mmemmber@city°flakparkheights.c°m>;Enc1°1,11°1<ealah nson@cityof°akparkhelghts.c ,
2.White House—State and Local Briefing COVID-19 Updates -i Ann T. ahencxewa @Incklaw.mm
3. Metro Cities News&Annual Meeting Update Sul Gnvemor's bill Introduced
4. Chamber of Commerce—Leadership in the Valley Program Information HiMaynrMCC°mberandAdminiatrat°r1°hns°n,
5. Lockridge Grindal Legislative Updates Enclosed but Also > Ihpe y°ire beth well lwant,dm cI ,loin q°Ick asy°°m ay have heard thatab° ilg bill wal'1tr°d aced by H-capital l nw,tmelt
'hi'll Mary Mu rp by earlier today_The Senate wil Il ly fallow sur[next week with a bill lntrod aced by Senate Ca lInvestment Chair
6. Information Mn Mayor Assoc.—related to OFF SALE LIQUOR LICENSING esen:em Ti is i,°,ane,l p-cp-1 bot simply the G°v ern prnp°sal ilnabllIf°rint,°d.11-lrip—as acn,rl by Ca pial
vestment Chairs.It reflects his proposal from earlier this year.There Is n°action necessary it this point.
Let us know If you have any quesf°ns.
Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. Haveagreat weekend!
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CITY OF STILLWATER
-- . — NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Birthplace of Minnesota
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
ATTN: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
14168 OAK PARK BLVD N
OAK PARK HEIGHTS MN 55082
The Planning Commission of the City of Stillwater will be considering the following case on
Wednesday,April 22nd,2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the *Council Chambers of Stillwater City
Hall,216 Fourth Street North.
The City Council of the City of Stillwater will be considering the following case on
Tuesday,May 5", 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the *Council Chambers of Stillwater City Hall,216
Fourth Street North.
**Due to recent health concerns, the meetings may be held live, or via the use of technology.
Please visit the City website closer to the meeting date for more information.
Case No. CPC 2020-10
Consideration of an Annexation, Preliminary Plat, Zoning Map
Specific Request Amendment, Conditional Use Permits, review of an EAW and a Concept
PUD for a 35.3 acre project known as Central Commons.
Property South East corner of Manning Avenue and Highway 36 (see map on back)
Location
Brief The property owner is requesting approval of a mixed use development
plan for a 100K square foot grocery store, a 200 unit apartment building, a
Description C-Store, and other commercial businesses yet to be determined.
Applicant Mark Lambert, representing Central Commons, LLC, property owner
Notification of public hearings is given to property owners located within 350 feet of the subject property.
Please be advised that:
■ All application materials are available for review Monday-Friday(except holidays), 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. at Stillwater City Hall,216 4th St North. Application materials and are available on
the third floor of Stillwater City Hall.
■ Any written comments received prior to the hearing will be reviewed and addressed by staff in
staff report and submitted into the official public record for the Planning Commission's
consideration of the application.
■ All members of the public are encouraged to attend the public hearing to speak to the
Commission regarding this application. All in attendance will be given an opportunity to be
heard.
Community Development Staff is available to answer any questions you may have. Any questions or
comments on the above application can be directed to Jenn Sundberg at(651)430-8820 or
a sundbergkci.stillwater.mn.us.
2 of 86 Please include the address, applicant name, or the case number with all correspondence.
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574
April 13, 2020
Mr. Phillip Bergem Also via email: phillip.bergem@state.mn.us
MNDOT—Local Partnership Engineer
Office of State Aid
1500 W. County Road B2
Roseville, MN 55113-3174
RE: COVID-19 Timing IMPACTS upon FY 2020 Metro Local Partnership Program Funding—TH 36 at Norell
Avenue (Control Section 8214)
Dear Phillip:
Please recall that Oak Park Heights has been seeking $794,000 +/- from the State Legislature to match our local
contribution of$794,000 to complete the Norell Ave&STH 36 Frontage Road Relocation Project. These funds would
have been coupled with the$644,000 from the Municipal Agreement Program.Collectively,with all of these funds
in hand, this Project would have been promptly executed with completion in 2021.
As we now know, the Minnesota Legislature &Governor were not able to craft and approve a final bonding bill in the
2019 Legislative Session which then required the City to seek its Bonding Request in 2020. However, as we consider
this matter TODAY, the State —like so many of our offices, are required to deal and engage with COVID-19 matter;
meaning it is possible that this Project may not have an opportunity to be funded this session. We really do not know
as of this date. Unfortunately meaning the City is now in a position that what happens next is a bit unknown
This project substantially benefits both State and Local needs and we want to inquire early if the $644,000 could be
available for this Project in 2022 as this may be the more realistic timeline. If you could let us know what we might
need to accomplish to ensure such funds are available?
Of course, please let me know if you have any questions or have any insights related to the matter.
Kind Regards
Eric Johnson
City Administrator
CC: Adam Josephson, MNDOT—via email
Lee Mann, STANTEC—via email
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
Executive Department
Governor Tim Walz
Emergency Executive Order 20-38
Allowing for Safe Outdoor Recreation
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 presents an unprecedented 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. Minnesota has
taken extraordinary steps to prevent and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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.
In Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 12.02, subdivision 1, the Minnesota Legislature recognized
the "existing and increasing possibility of the occurrence of natural and other disasters of major
size and destructiveness" and conferred upon the Governor the emergency and disaster powers
provided in Chapter 12 to"ensure the preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with
disasters,"to "generally protect the public peace, health, and safety," and to"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. 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 pendency of a peacetime emergency. Any
inconsistent rules or ordinances of any agency or political subdivision of the State are suspended
during the pendency of the emergency.
On March 29, 2020, the federal government revised previous guidance and encouraged
continued social distancing through the end of April. Limiting activities to only those that are
most essential and practicing social distancing at all times are vital tools required to mitigate the
community spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota and nationwide. Accordingly, on April 8, 2020, I
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issued Executive Order 20-33 extending the Stay at Home Order and Temporary Closure of
Bars, Restaurants and other Places of Public Accommodation.
Healthy individuals foster healthy communities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
("CDC") and the WHO both promote the importance of staying active. According to the CDC,
physical activity fosters normal growth and development, improves overall health, reduces the
risk of various chronic diseases, and makes people feel better, function better, and sleep better.
The WHO recognizes that regular physical activity, including outdoor activities such as walking
in parks, bicycle rides, and gardening can help with the adjustment to new routines and support
social, mental, and physical wellbeing. Participating in outdoor activities is a good way to stay
healthy, reduce stress, and enjoy time with family.
Minnesotans know that the actions they take today can protect everyone's health tomorrow. And,
as spring arrives, Minnesotans are asking how the current Stay at Home Order and social
distancing guidelines pertain to outdoor recreation. Although Minnesotans are strongly
encouraged to stay close to their primary residences, many outdoor recreational activities are
available close to Minnesotans' homes and can be done safely.
Under current Executive Orders, Minnesotans may go outdoors and engage in activities such as
walking, running, fishing, and hunting, as long as they are maintaining an appropriate social
distance from other households. To provide additional clarity, the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources ("DNR") and Minnesota Department of Health ("MDH") have developed
Outdoor Recreation and COVID-19 Guidelines for Facilities and the Public ("Outdoor
Recreation Guidelines"). These Outdoor Recreation Guidelines are available at DNR's COVID-
19 website (hltps://www.dnr.state.mn.us/covid-19.html). By following the Outdoor Recreation
Guidelines, in addition to the requirements of previous Executive Orders, we can continue to
enjoy the many benefits of outdoor activities while providing for public health, slowing the
spread of COVID-19, and decreasing the potential for added strain on local communities and
health care systems. We all have a role to play in protecting ourselves and our fellow
Minnesotans from the COVID-19 pandemic.
For these reasons, I order as follows:
1. Consistent with federal guidance and to protect our neighbors, Minnesotans should
stay close to home and are strongly discouraged from unnecessary travel, including
long-distance travel to engage in outdoor recreational activities and travel to and from
cabins, commercial lodging, and vacation homes or rentals.
2. Effective on April 18, 2020 at 5:00 am,paragraph 5.c of Executive Order 20-33 is
replaced in its entirety by the following (indicated by underlined text):
c. Outdoor Recreational Activity. Individuals must not engage in outdoor
recreational activities where they will come into close proximity with others from
different households. Individuals may engage in the activities listed below,
provided that they follow the Outdoor Recreation Guidelines:
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i. Individuals may engage in any outdoor activity that is dependent upon or
derives its principal benefit from natural surroundings and open space,
including but not limited to hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, hiking,
biking, golfing and picnicking for the purposes of pleasure, rest, exercise,
or relaxation,provided that the activity can be engaged in accordance with
the Outdoor Recreation Guidelines, including maintaining at least six feet
of separation between participants from different households. Groups
within a single household may engage in outdoor activities or sports that
do not allow for social distancing (e.g., soccer or basketball)but should
not engage in such activities with members of other households.
ii. Outdoor recreational activities allowed by this Executive Order do not
include performances, competitions, team events, tournaments, races,
rallies, organized sports, spectator events, fairs, or any other events that
involve the gathering of individuals in a manner that would preclude
social distancing. For example, individuals must not partake, as
participants or as spectators, in activities such as marathons, fundraising
walks, fishing contests, league sports, and tournaments.
iii. All persons participating in outdoor recreational activities under this
Executive Order must follow the Outdoor Recreation Guidelines.
3. Effective on April 18, 2020 at 5:00 am,paragraph 6 of Executive Order 20-33 is
amended to include the following subparagraph kk (indicated by underlined text):
kk. Outdoor recreational facilities. This category is limited to workers supporting
the below publiclyprivately maintained or operated outdoor recreational
facilities, provided that such facilities adhere to the Outdoor Recreation
Guidelines. This category does not include workers supporting outdoor
recreational equipment retail stores or workers engaged in services for hire such
as charter boats, launches, or fishing guides. To the extent that any of the facilities
listed below have been closed under Executive Orders 20-04, 20-18, and 20-33,
those facilities are permitted to reopen,provided that they adhere to this
Executive Order and the Outdoor Recreation Guidelines. In accordance with
Executive Orders 20-04, 20-18, and 20-33, all indoor facilities associated with
outdoor recreational facilities must remain closed except for(a) facilities used
only workers to the extent necessary to facilitate the outdoor recreation, (b)
bathroom facilities cleaned and disinfected regularly in accordance with the
Outdoor Recreation Guidance, (c) sales and service facilities allowed under
subparagraph vi below, and (d) facilities that provide food and beverage for off-
premises consumption, as allowed in Executive Order 20-04,paragraphs 2 and 4.
i. Minnesota State Parks, Trails, State Forests, State Recreation Areas,
Wildlife Management Areas, Scientific and Natural Areas, and other State
managed recreational lands.
ii. Locally, regionally, and privately managed parks and trails.
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iii. State, regional, or local public water accesses.
iv. Public and private marinas and docks that provide storage, docking, and
mooring services to slip owners or seasonal renters, as well as facilities
that provide safety-related services including _fueling emergency emer_ gency dockage,
and sanitaly pump-out stations.
V. Public and private golf courses and outdoor driving _ranges.
vi. Off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and watercraft repair shops, sales
facilities, and showrooms by i1ppointment only.
vii. Lake service providers to install, repair, and remove docks, boatlifts, and
other water related equipment or deliver boats.
viii. Bait shops for sale of live bait.
ix. Outdoor shooting ranges and game farms.
X. Any other outdoor recreation facilities that may be designated in the
Outdoor Recreation Guidelines.
4. All private and public campgrounds and dispersed camping sites must remain closed
to recreational camping.
5. Nothing in this Executive Order permits trespass upon private property. All activities
and work undertaken pursuant to this Executive Order must be undertaken in
accordance with Minnesota law, including but not limited to license and permit
requirements, invasive species regulations, and park rules. Nothing in this Executive
Order should be construed to abrogate existing local authority to limit or restrict
activities or close facilities.
6. Minnesotans who are customers or visitors in workplaces should respect the efforts of
employers to protect the safety of their workers by complying with those workplaces'
social distancing and hygiene instructions. Employers should post social distancing
and hygiene instructions at entrances and in locations that can be easily seen by
customers and visitors.
7. Nothing in this Executive Order should be interpreted to allow or encourage workers
who can work from home to leave home for work. As ordered in Executive Order 20-
33, all workers who can work from home must do so.
8. As provided in Executive Order 20-33,paragraph 7, all activities and work exempted
in this Executive Order should be conducted in a manner that adheres to Minnesota
Occupational Safety and Health Standards and MDH and CDC Guidelines related to
COVID-19, including social distancing and hygiene. Under existing law and
authority, the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration may issue
citations, civil penalties, or closure orders to places of employment with unsafe or
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unhealthy conditions, and the Department of Labor and Industry may penalize
employers that retaliate against employees who raise safety and health concerns.
9. I urge all Minnesotans to voluntarily comply with this Executive Order and Executive
Order 20-33. The penalties set forth in Executive 20-33,paragraph 9, apply to
violations of this Executive Order.
10. DNR and local government workers are authorized to engage in activities necessary
for the implementation of this Executive Order,provided that such work is done in
accordance with applicable CDC and MDH guidance.
11. 1 direct DNR to continue to develop and implement guidelines and requirements for
appropriate social distancing, hygiene, and public health best practices.
12. All provisions of Executive Orders 20-04, 20-18, and 20-33 consistent with this
Executive Order remain in effect.
13. This Executive Order is effective through May 3, 2020 at 11:59 pm, until it is
rescinded by proper authority, or until the peacetime emergency declared in
Executive Order 20-01 is terminated, whichever occurs earlier.
14. This Executive Order may be extended by a future Executive Order, with the
approval of the Executive Council.
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.
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 April 17, 2020.
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Tim Walz
Governor
Filed According to Law:
Steve Simon
Secretary of State
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NEWS GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
MN Legislature: Bonding bill
touted as way to boost jobs
during coronavirus crisis
By BILL SALISBURY I bsalisbury@pioneerpress.com I Pioneer Press
PUBLISHED April 15,2020 at 4 39 p-m-I UPDATED:April 15,2020. at 7 02 p m
At the start of this year,the main task for Gov.Tim Walz and the Legislature was
deciding how much money to borrow to finance construction projects,They
expected to raise that money by passing a bonding bill.
But bonding,like most other legislative issues,got sidetracked by the COVIN-19
pandemic.
Bonding committee hearings were postponed indefinitely while Walz and
legislative leaders focused attention on responding to the public health
emergency.
Now,however,state officials are looking at funding a public works construction
program as a way to alleviate the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis,which
has closed businesses and put hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans out of work.
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An ambitious state construction program could spark economic activity and
create jobs,state Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Franz told a
House committee earlier this week.
"The countercyclical nature of a bonding bill is quite attractive right now,given
what might happen with unemployment over the next year or two," Frans said in a
video conference call with the Ways and Means Committee.
But he cautioned lawmakers that they won't know whether the state can afford to
take on additional debt until his agency releases a new budget projection in early
May.
state tax collections are falling as business activity plummets and consumers stay
home. If the state budget drops into a deficit and officials start drawing money
from the state's rainy-day reserve fund,the governor and lawmakers would have
to decide between using some of that money for construction projects or
additional spending to provide services such as health care and public safety.
State Economist Laura Kalambokidis reinforced Frans' message to the committee.
Regarding bonding,she said,"It's countercyclical. It's a good idea to put people to
work. It will have an impact on the budget,and that will compete with other needs
as resources became more scarce as revenues contract."
Kalambokidis noted the state can't borrow money to stimulate the economy by
deficit spending,as the federal government does,but it can sell bonds to finance
construction projects that create jobs.
In January,Walz proposed a record $2 billion bonding bill to pay for everything
from affordable housing and clean water projects to college classrooms and roads
and bridges.
"The governor is still focused on getting a bonding bill done and is in contact with
bonding chairs and leads in the Legislature,"a Walz spokesman said in a
statement Wednesday.
If the Legislature were to approve his package,it could create more than 30,000
jobs,based on a U.S. Department of Commerce estimate that every Sl million
spent on Minnesota construction projects would generate 15.3 jobs.
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More than 450,000 Minnesotans have applied for unemployment compensation in
the month since Walz ordered many businesses closed to slow the spread of the
virus.
Republican legislative leaders have said they prefer to hold the bonding price tag
to around$1 billion,the recent average amount spent every two years.
But DFL Rep. Mary Murphy of Hermantown,the chair of the House bonding
committee, has set her sights on borrowing$3.5 billion for construction projects..
"I expect the Legislature,work!ng together,will pass a bonding bill and the
governor wiIt be happy to sign it," Murphy wrote in an email message."The people
of Minnesota will embrace the solutions it will bring them."
Senate bonding committee Chair David Senjem, R-Rochester,did not respond to
requests for comment Wednesday.
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Bill Salisbury I Capitol bureau reporter
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the Minnesota Capitol for the Rochester Post-Bulletin in 1975,joined the Pioneer
Press as a general assignment reporter in 1977 and was assigned to the Capitol
bureau in 1978. He was the pa per's Washington correspondent from 1994 through
1999,when he returned to the Capitol bureau.Although he retired in January 2015,
he continues to work at the Capitol part time.
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NOTICE for Meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.021
City of Oak Park Heights
City Council Meeting
Notice of Meeting by Telephone or Other Electronic Means
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights will hold its
planned 6 PM regular meeting on April 28th, 2020 as well as other future City Council meetings
(regular or emergency meetings) via telephone or other electronic means until such time as the
emergency declarations outlined below are discontinued.
In accordance with the requirements of Minn. Stat. Section 13D.021, Eric Johnson, the City
Administrator has determined that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent because of a
health pandemic and/or an emergency declared under Chapter 12 of the Minnesota Statutes.
Because of the health pandemic and related emergency declarations by both Gov. Walz and the
City it has been determined that attendance at the regular meeting location by members of the
public is not feasible.
Because of such declarations, it has been determined that the physical presence at the regular
meeting location by at least one member of the body, chief legal counsel or chief administrative
officer is not feasible.
Therefore, some or all of the City Council members may be participating by telephone or other
electronic means.
Members of the public may monitor the meeting via the tools outlined by the City and which can
be received by contacting the Office of the City Clerk via email at
jpinski2ci , ofoakparkheights.com in a timely and reasonable manner for proper log-in
instructions should these be reasonably available. Any person desiring to monitor the meeting
remotely may be responsible for any documented costs associated with such action.
The public, like in-person meetings, may not otherwise interfere with the proceedings of the
meeting when held under electronic methods. The City Council may take public comment at the
sole discretion of the Council, but shall be first duly recognized by the Council where it deems
appropriate.
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Date: 4/16/20
Eric Johnson, City Administrator
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INFORMATION MEMO
City Options for Meeting Remotely
The COVID-19 public health emergency and Governor Walz's Executive Order 20-20 ("Stay Home
MN") requires city councils to make alternative meeting plans and still comply with the Open Meeting
Law. Cities can conduct meetings via telephone conference calls or video-based conference if the
public is provided with an effective way to monitor such meetings, such as public distribution of the
teleconference number in the meeting posting. Posted notices must provide instructions for how the
public may access the remote meeting, whether it is to be held via teleconference or video conference.
This includes providing the telephone number, video conference link, and any necessary passcodes or
other login information.
This guide will refer to meetings held via phone conference call or video-based conference as
"teleconference meetings. "
RELEVANT LINKS: I. Steps to Holding Teleconference Meetings
A. Before the Teleconference Meeting
1. Declaration of Inability to Meet in Person
• The presiding officer, chief legal counsel, or chief administrative officer
for the governing body must make a finding that it is not practical or
Minn.stat.§13 .021,suba. prudent to meet in person because of a health pandemic or an emergency
declared under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 12.
• Governor Walz's declaration of peacetime emergency gives cities the
ability to hold meetings by teleconference, but one of these city officials
still needs to make a finding that meeting in person is not practical due to
the pandemic emergency.
• For most cities, the mayor will make this determination. See the
League's Model Declaration for Electronic Meetings for a template
declaration. This only needs to be accomplished before the first
teleconference meeting, and will provide continuing authority for future
teleconference meetings.
• Make a quick review of your city's ordinances to make sure there isn't
anything there unique to your city that gets in the way of remote
meetings or hearings. Be ready to amend any such ordinances at your
first meeting as necessary to allow remote meetings or hearings. From
this point on, this document assumes your meetings follow the Open
Meeting Law without any additional local restriction.
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2. Ensure Remote Access for the Public
• Before meeting by teleconference, city staff should make sure that a
platform will be used that ensures the public has a way to remotely
Minn.stat.§13D.021,suba. monitor the meeting. This requirement must be met under the Open
3. Meeting Law.
• A city official should acquire a teleconferencing number and entrance
code from a teleconferencing services provider. If a video-based service
is used, a link to join and/or passcode will be provided.
• The services listed in this document may be used, but other reputable
providers can be found.
• Keep in mind that the public must be allowed to monitor the
teleconference, so they should have a teleconference number and access
code they can use to call in. For video-based services, this will be a link
and/or passcode.
• Note that the open meeting laws generally do not require the city to
allow the public to comment or otherwise participate in regular
meetings. The council, in its discretion, may allow a public comment
period. (Required Public Hearings would be an exception.)
• The presiding officer should remind the public that they are allowed to
hear the meeting, but are expected to remain quiet during the council's
business. If the city council intends to allow public comment, it should
explain when public comment will be allowed and how it will be
administered during the teleconference. If possible, a city official should
make use of the online call management features available on most
teleconferencing applications. Such features allow the officer to mute or
unmute those on the call who are disruptive, whether intentionally or
inadvertently.
3. Provide Notice of the Teleconference Meeting
• In order to hold a teleconference meeting, the open meeting law requires
the city to provide notice of the regular meeting location, of the fact that
some members may participate by telephone or other electronic means,
and of the method the public can use to monitor the meeting from a
Minn.stat.§13D.021,suba. remote location. See the League's Model Public Notice of Telephone or
4.
Electronic Meetings for a template notice.
• The notice must contain all the information needed for the public to
monitor the meeting, usually a telephone number and access code for
teleconferencing or a link and/or password for video-based conferences.
• Keep in mind that, in addition to giving this notice, the city also must
follow regular notice requirements of the Open Meeting Law. This
depends on whether the meeting is a regular, special, or emergency
Minn.stat.§t3D.o4. council meeting. See the League's Meetings of City Councils for more
information.
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• Best practices are for the city to utilize additional methods of notice, in
addition to posting. This could be the city's website, email lists, or social
media accounts. This will ensure the notice reaches members of the
public that do not check the regular posting place or cannot because of
shelter-in-place orders.
4. Agenda Packet Distributed to Public
Minn.Stat.§13D.01,subd.
If possible,the agenda packet that councilmembers have during the meeting
6. should be made available to the public. The agenda packet could be posted
for download on a website or shared cloud storage, or can be uploaded to a
video-based conferencing application.
B. At First Teleconference Meeting
1. Council Makes Unfeasibility Findings
• For teleconference meetings in non-pandemic emergencies, the open
meeting law requires that the public be allowed to be at the regular
meeting location to remotely monitor the meeting, and a councilmember
or city staff member must be present at the regular meeting location to
Minn.stat.§13D.021,subd. facilitate that access. Both of these requirements do not need to be
1(3),1(4). followed if the council makes a finding that they are unfeasible due to
the health pandemic.
• See the League's Model Resolution Establishing Unfeasibility of In-
Person Meetings for a template resolution.
• If the mayor has also declared a local emergency, these findings can
be combined with the required council resolution extending the local
emergency. Cities can use the League's Model Resolution Extending
Public Emergency in this situation.
• If the council makes these unfeasibility findings, no one has to be
present at the regular meeting location, and city hall can remain closed to
the public. This eliminates the risk of any public gathering or social
distancing issues. The council can address these findings again, as
circumstances improve.
2. During Each Teleconference Meeting
Minn.stat.§13D.021,subd. a. All members of the body participating in the meeting,
1(2). wherever their physical location, can hear one another and
hear all testimony and discussion.
• It may be helpful to have each councilmember identify themselves at the
start of the meeting, and each time they speak.
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• During the teleconference meeting, all councilmembers must be able to
hear one another and any public comment or testimony. This may
become difficult if persons speak over one another. The presiding officer
should communicate this and other rules to those on the teleconference
meeting.
Minn.stat.§13D.021,suba. b. All votes of the body are conducted by roll call so each
tis>. member's vote can be identified and recorded.
The presiding officer must ensure that every vote is taken by roll call.
Councilmembers should identify themselves and their yes or no votes for the
record.
C. Record the Meeting (Optional)
• Some teleconferencing applications include optional audio recording of
the call. City councils may choose to audio record the meeting.
• If the meeting is recorded, it must be kept pursuant to the city's records
retention schedule.
See LMC information memo, Note: If the council closes a meeting that is authorized to be closed by the
Meetings ofCity Councils, open meeting law, the meeting must be recorded unless it is closed for the
for more information. attorney-client privilege exception.
II. Technology Options (See Appendix for
Descriptions/Instructions on Popular
Options)
A. Call Bridge (Teleconference Meetings)
• A call bridge is used to hold a meeting by teleconference, using only
traditional home telephones or cell phones.
• The two main free call bridge options are FreeConferenceC all.com and
FreeConference.com. Popular fee-based options are UberConference and
Join.me.
• Fee-based options are generally more reliable than the free options.
• A phone number and meeting code are given to participants, who use the
phone number and meeting code to enter the meeting.
• Advantages—free options are available, easy setup, does not rely on
internet access.
• Challenges—long distance charges may apply, verbal only, susceptible
to persons talking over one another.
• Success relies on good meeting order and practices.
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B. Virtual Meeting (Video-Based Conference
Meetings)
• Real-time interactions that take place over the internet using integrated
audio and video.
• Operator schedules a meeting and obtains a virtual meeting link and call-
in information for a traditional audio call.
• Participants use electronic devices (computer, smart phone, tablet and
cameras)to connect.
• Advantages—full audio and video experience.
• Disadvantages—internet stability and bandwidth are required,pricing is
generally more expensive, more complexity for participants with
equipment and software, and may require an operator that is not
participating in the meeting.
III. Conclusion
Remote meetings are new territory for most cities. Proper meeting
management takes on a heightened role when city councils are meeting
remotely and using technology that councilmembers, staff, and the public
are not familiar with. Because the mayor is typically the presiding officer at
council meetings, their role takes on added significance. Some suggestions
on proper meeting management from the Minnesota Mayor's Handbook:
• Interpret and impartially enforce any applicable meeting management
policies, bylaws, or rules or order.
• Clearly communicate rules and expectations to members of the public
listening to the meeting remotely.
• Recognizing speakers to ensure no one speaks over one another.
• For remote meetings, ensuring that votes on motions and resolutions are
taken by roll call of each councilmember.
• For public hearings required by law, ensuring the public has a
meaningful opportunity to present testimony, using the methods by city
has prescribed.
The Minnesota Mayor's Handbook also has sample rules of conduct and
rules of order that can provide guidance.
This is a lot to digest, especially considering the all the other concerns cities
face at the moment. The League can help answer questions and provide
further guidance. Please contact the League Research and Information
Service with questions:
0 651-281-1200 or(800) 925-1122
• Research@lmc.org
• Submit a question online
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charges.
• From your online profile https://www.freeconferencecall.com/profile/, click the small
orange text that says "Buy toll-free". A pop-up will have a green button to"Add to
Cart", which you should click. It will take you to another page.
• Enter your billing information, click the `I'm not a robot' box, and click the box to
`agree to terms and conditions'. Click the orange"CONFIRM"button.
• You will receive information with the (800)toll-free number to use, and the billing will
be charged at the end of the month for the minutes you've used.
• For an example of one meeting, a toll-free call for 8 participants, about 60 minutes
long, at 2 cents per minute would cost the host about$10.00 total.
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From: Brent Peterson
To: mavor(@ci.afton.mn.us;Susan St. Ores;iohn.hall(@bavtowmmn.ora; Mary Wingfield;
MBailey(d)cottaaearovemn.aov; Mike.McGill Cabdellwood.us; Hiaa5(a)msn.com; Mara Bain;
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Sandell; Bob Dettmer; ren.shellv.christensen(d)house.mn;Ami Wazlawik; rep.anne.claflin(d)house.mn;
rep.leon.lillie(d)house.mn;Sen. Karin Houslev;Sen. Roger Chamberlain;wavne.A.Johnson(ubco.washinaton.mn.us;
Lisa Weik;Stan Karwoski;fran.miron(d)co.wash ington.mn.us;Gary Kriesel
Subject: COVID-19 and history
Date: Wednesday,April 15,2020 11:35:52 AM
Hello,
As we all work our way through the current pandemic the last thing that must be on your mind
is our history. Maybe it should be.
The Washington County Historical Society was organized in 1934. Its first museum, the
Warden's House Museum in Stillwater, was purchased and opened in 1941. Over that time,
thousands of students and visitors come through the Museum every year. History has been
taught to tens of thousands of the unique and inspiring history of Washington County and the
state of Minnesota.
History is the foundation of all communities, both big and small. Each generation will add
their own layer—hopefully stronger than the previous one. It is the foundation that everything
else is placed—business, neighborhoods, government and more. If the foundation is faulty—
everything collapses. The communities that embrace their history are successful and history
creates economic growth.
While the Historical Society understands that the safety of communities comes as a high
priority as does the re-opening of the economy—we would like you to remember that our
history is invaluable as well and should be a priority.
Pandemics have come through our communities before. In the 1880s diphtheria was raging,
during the First World War—Influenza killed as many or more than bullets. In the 1950s,
Polio swept across the Nation and more recently, we have survived Ebola, SARS, HIV and
H1N1. Many people died but with each death, we learned more about the disease and how to
fight it-we were able to overcome it. Now we are in a fight with COVID-19. How will we
learn how to fight it? From our history.
The economic toll has been great on many levels. Local, county, regional and state historical
organizations are losing revenue they cannot afford to lose. A loss of one of these
organizations can be a loss of a brick in the foundation of any community. We ask for your
help!
As you discuss the painful process of social distancing or when and how to re-open the
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economy. We would like you to remember the over 450 historical organizations in Minnesota,
a dozen or so in Washington County. The National Register properties and Landmarks that
look to leadership of our elected officials to make sure they continue to teach the generations
to follow.
One easy way to help is to link to our support page on our website. Please, if you could, send
this link out in your constituent updates, emails or on your social media pages. The link is
hjW://www.wchsmn.org/support
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Most sincerely,
Brent Peterson
Executive Director
Washington County Historical Society
Brent T. Peterson
Executive Director
Washington County Historical Society
PO Box 167
Stillwater,Minnesota 55082
651-439-5956
651-208-5734 cell
www.wchsmn.or�
PRESERVING TOMORROW'S HISTORY
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,NEN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574
COVID-19 Update—City of Oak Park Heights
RE: Public UPDATE#6—April 171h, 2020
From: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
With the Governor's Extended STAY AT HOME ORDER—is in effect through May 41h—the City Hall will remain closed
to visitors; however, the City's CORE SERVICES remain largely operational; Here are some updates from the City:
• The City Offices are OPEN via telephone and email and most operations are proceeding to a great extent. The City's general
phone line remains open from 8 am to 4:30 pm - Mon-Fri; due to the call forwarding feature; we only have one incoming-line--so
you may— on occasion - receive a busy signal or it will roll to voice-mail. Please call back in a couple of minutes and we can
address your needs. 651-439-4439.
• The City Council and City Commissions continue to function utilizing ELECTRONIC METHODS for meetings, such as ZOOM or
telephone. We expect to continue to involve the public in these processes but must rely on this available technology to make this
happen. If you would like to watch these meetings and/or participate in planned Public Hearings, please reach out to the City Clerk
Jenni Pinski at ipinski()cityofoakparkheights.com
• City Parks and Trails Remain Open. We encourage the community to continue to stay physically active but practice social
distancing and follow CDC Guidelines. As of this date, the City's SUMMER PARK PROGRAMING / EVENTS are still slated to
begin in June, please check the City's website as those dates approach. It is very possible these could be delayed as more
information is known in May.
• If you have extra bags of garbage, Tennis Sanitation is requesting that these bags be tied tightly and completely so as to offer
maximum protection to their staff of drivers.The City's SPRING CLEAN-UP was slated for May 2nd and is NOW planned for June
271h,2020. It does take some advanced coordination to secure the site and Tennis Sanitation staff—so this date is now the target.
If it becomes apparent that it again needs to be amended,we will make that known.
• The Washington County Historical Society does offer On-Line Exhibits http://www.wchsmn.org/online-exhibits/ and is always
looking for ways to help, support and advance the Communities history.
• Governor Walz&State of MN has an ONLINE PORTAL that contains a number of State updates. https://mn.gov/covid 19/
The City's CORE FUNCTIONS of public service delivery regardless of the situation shall be maintained:
1. Ensurina-AVer is delivered to homes and hydrants:
2. That sanitary sewers and sanitary sewer lift stations remain operational,
3. Streets remain plowed,and
4. Police?EIv1S1FIRE services remain intact and functional.
5. We expect regular building Permit Issuances and Garbage and Recydable pick-up to ombnue_
Should there be anv changes related to the Cit• s ability to deliver these CORE SEVRICES we will post them on the City s
*ebsite which can be found at>,r:::.cit; fca,. :rkhelahs.car and links will be placed on Facebook. One can always call City
Hall at 651-439-4439 if you have any specific questions or need guidance on securing other aid.We will do our bestto respond.
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Statement of Washington County Board Related to First Half Property Tax Payments
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution at its next meeting on
Tuesday, April 28, to provide additional time to pay the first half property taxes without penalty for
certain property owners. As set by state law, the due date for the first half of annual property tax
payments for most property owners is May 15.
All property owners who are able to pay their first half property taxes by the due date are encouraged
to do so to help support the county, school, and city response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Board of Commissioners understands that many small businesses and homeowners have been
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the related Stay at Home Minnesota order and business
closures. In order to provide additional time to pay for those most impacted, the board will be
considering allowing an additional 60-day extension to pay the first half property taxes without penalty,
as follows:
• Non-escrow properties of the following classifications would be eligible for waiver of
penalty on a late payment that was received on or prior to July 15, 2020:
■ Commercial/Industrial properties with 2020 total tax due of$50,000 or less
■ Residential properties
■ Agricultural/Rural Vacant Land properties
Residential properties would include both homesteaded properties and non-
homesteaded properties.
Property tax payments made by lending companies, banks, or mortgage companies of
funds collected via escrow payments from property owners are not eligible for this
extension and are expected to be made on or prior to the May 15, 2020 deadline.
The County Commissioners hope this provides some relief for small businesses who have been closed
since the middle of March and for those homeowners who have been furloughed, laid off, or have had
hours reduced because of the COVID-19 response.
If property owners have questions about whether their property qualifies for the extension of payment
to July 15, 2020,they should call 651-430-6175 or email taxes@co.washineton.mn.us.
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From: Bill Liahtner
To: Abbi Whittman; Bayport(wmadsen(@ci.bavport.mn.us); birchwoodvillaae; Bob Streetar-Oakdale; Bryan Bear-
Huao;Cottaae Grove John Burbank;cottage Grove Samantha Drewry; Dellwood; Emily Becker Lake Elmo; Forest
Lake; Huao-Emily Weber; Huao-Chuck Preisler; Huao-Eric Maass; Huao-Rachel Leitz(RLeitz(a)ci.huao.mn.us); Karl
Batalden(karl.batalden(abwoodburymn.aov); Kevin Walsh;Lakeland; Lakeland Shores; Newport-Deb Hill; Eric
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Mahtomedi;St.Mary"s Point-Cindie Reiter;Tom McCarty(tmccarty(abci.stillwater.mn.us);Washington County;
Washinaton County-Jennifer Waaenius
Cc: Melissa Taphorn;Chris Eno
Subject: CDA Homeownership Update- 1st Quarter
Date: Friday,April 17,2020 8:02:15 AM
Attachments: imaae001.pna
imaae002.pna
Washington County CDA Homeownership Update
1St Quarter 2020
This homeownership update features Homeownership program updates in response to COVID-19.
Below you will find information about the following topics:
1. Affordable Home Mortgage Program
2. Homeownership Education and Counseling—Link to CARES Act information
3. Home Improvement Loan Programs
4. Septic Treatment System Program
5. Foreclosure Data
1.Affordable Home Mortgages
All counseling appointments are by phone.The CDA office is closed to the public in response to
COVID-19. Access to funding is still available.
Down Payment Assistance
Qualified first-time home buyers can qualify for a loan up to $10,000. Residents can reach out to the
Homeownership Team for more details by calling 651-202-2822 or emailing
homeownership(@washingtoncountycda.org.
Start Up Loan Program
Your residents can benefit from the CDA's participation in a state-wide bond pool administered by
Minnesota Housing to provide low interest loans to first time home buyers with eligible incomes. See
the Minnesota Housing website for more details: Start Up.
2. Homeownership Education and Counseling
All counseling appointments are by phone.The CDA office is closed to the public in response to
COVID-19.
The CDA has experienced advisors on all aspects of homeownership. Beginning with preparing to buy
a home, our advisors dispel myths that prevent qualified and eligible households from buying, help
review mortgage refinancing options, and review workout options for owners struggling or defaulting
on their mortgage. The CDA's counseling services are HUD approved, confidential, and free.
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Home Buyer Workshops
All Home Stretch workshops are canceled until further notice. Other means of conducting the
workshops may become available in the coming weeks. Check the CDA's Facebook page (CDA
Facebook) and website (Home Stretch)for updates.
Foreclosure and Homeowner Counseling
CDA counselors are available to discuss any questions homeowners may have when working with
lenders about mortgage payments delays and forbearance programs.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website offers information on resources from recent
federal legislation passed (CARES Act) in response to COVID-19. It includes a staff recommended
video about mortgage forbearance: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/.
Reverse Mortgage Counseling
The CDA is one of just three agencies in the state that offers counseling on reverse mortgages or
Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM). In order to apply for a reverse mortgage, HUD requires
the mortgagee attend a third-party counseling appointment with a certified HECM counselor. Clients
will learn about what a reverse mortgage is, how it works, and what it costs.
4. Home Improvement Loan Programs
At this time due to COVID-19 concerns, the Home Improvement Loan Program staff will not conduct
any indoor inspections. However, staff will rely on other methods to determine improvement needs
and will continue improve homes throughout Washington County. See the CDA website for program
details: Home Improvement Loan
Home Improvement Loan Program
This program offers interest free and deferred loans up to$18,000 for health, safety and energy
efficient improvements. It is funded by Washington County CDBG (Community Development Block
Grant)funds. Recipients must be current on their mortgage, have a household income below 80%of
the area median income, and the home's value must fall below the 2019 property value threshold of
$348,508.
Rehabilitation Loan (RLP) and Emergency and Accessibility Loan (ELP) Programs
The CDA is the administrator of RLP and ELP, both funded by Minnesota Housing.The home
improvement programs are targeted to homeowners at 30%area median income or below within
Washington County. RLP may be used for basic home improvements that directly affect the home's
safety, habitability or energy efficiency. This program is available to manufactured homeowners as
well. Loans are forgiven after 15 years for standard homes, and 10 years for manufactured homes.
The ELP assists homeowners needing emergency assistance or essential accessibility improvements.
5. Subsurface Septic Treatment System (SSTS) Financial Assistance Programs
Applications are currently only being accepted by mail.
Failing private septic systems can impair nearby lakes and streams and pose a significant threat to
groundwater, the County's sole drinking water source.The cost to replace the average sub-surface
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septic treatment system (SSTS) can exceed $30,000. Property owners with noncompliant septic
systems in your city may benefit from financial assistance programs offered through the CDA in
partnership with Washington County Public Health and Environment. Low interest loans up to
$100,000 are available with terms of five to ten years. Residential and non-residential property
owners can access the loan program. Additionally, low-income households may be eligible for cost-
share grants covering one-third of project costs (up to$9,000)through the Clean Water Legacy Fund.
See the CDA's website for more details: SSTS
6. Foreclosure Data
Attached is the CDA foreclosure datasheet updated with 2020 information through March. Up-to-
date foreclosure information is available from the County at Washington County Foreclosure.
Through March,there is not a noticeable impact on the number of foreclosures from the COVID-19
pandemic. The number of sheriff sales each month in the first quarter of 2020 is similar to those in
2019.
Total Foreclosures by Manth 2D13, 2G1 7-2D2D CDA Datasheet
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Total Foreclosures 2013-2020 by Quarter CDA Datasheet
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Bill Lightner
Community Development Project Manager II
r�1 Washington County Community Development Agency
LJ 7645 Currell Boulevard,Woodbury, MN 55125
651-202-2824 phone
651-458-1696 fax
This message is intended only for the recipient named above,and may contain information that is confidential or protected by law.
If you receive this message in error,please notify the sender immediately at 651-202-2824,and delete the message.The
Washington County Community Development Agency is governed by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.Email will be
treated in the same way as written communications under the Act and,except as protected by law,may be available to the public
upon request.
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MIDDLE ST. CROIX WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
2019 ANNUAL REPORT
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APPROVAL DATE: April 91h 2020
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................2
ORGANIZATION AND BUDGET.............................................................................................3
MSCWMO BOARD OF MANAGERS ............................................................................................. 3
MSCWMO CONTRACT SUPPORT STAFF ..................................................................................... 3
AUDITREPORT........................................................................................................................ 5
2019 PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS......................................................................................... 6
2019 IMPLEMENTATION OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ............................................................. 6
2019 PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION............................................................................................... 7
Best Management Practices and Subwatershed Implementation Program............................ 8
Construction Monitoring Program......................................................................................... 9
BMP Inspections and Maintenance........................................................................................ 9
Groundwater......................................................................................................................... 10
Local Government Controls.................................................................................................. 10
OneWatershed One Plan...................................................................................................... 11
INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM................................................................................ I I
Shared Water Resource Educator......................................................................................... 11
Website.................................................................................................................................. 12
2019 DATA COLLECTION PROGRAM.......................................................................................... 12
Water Quality Monitoring Program..................................................................................... 12
2019 WORKPLAN...................................................................................................................... 13
Best Management Practices Program.................................................................................. 13
Subwatershed Analyses and Implementation........................................................................ 13
WaterMonitoring.................................................................................................................. 13
Public Education and Outreach Programs........................................................................... 13
Lower St. Croix One Watershed One Plan........................................................................... 13
Development Plan Reviews and Erosion Monitoring Program;MSCWMO Policies and
Performance Standards........................................................................................................ 13
Website Update and Maintenance........................................................................................ 13
APPENDIXA.............................................................................................................................. 14
2019 Annual Communications.............................................................................................. 14
MIDDLE ST. CROIX WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
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2019 ANNUAL REPORT
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INTRODUCTION
The Middle St. Croix WMO encompasses approximately 19.8 square miles and is located in the east-
central part of Washington County. A distinction exists between the Middle St. Croix watershed and
the other watersheds of Washington County in that the Middle St. Croix watershed has many small,
parallel watersheds that all flow to the St. Croix,whereas the other watersheds in the County
generally have one major drainage with a headwaters and outlet. Land use in the watershed is evenly
distributed between agricultural uses, rural residential, high-density residential and commercial land
uses.
The Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization (MSCWMO) is a Joint Powers
Watershed Management Organization composed of ten St. Croix Valley communities that was
established under State Statute 103B to cooperatively manage water resources within the watershed.
The ten member communities of the MSCWMO are: Afton,Bayport,Baytown Township,Lakeland,
Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach, Oak Park Heights, St. Mary's Point, Stillwater, and West
Lakeland Township
In general, the purposes of a Watershed Management Organization (WMO) are to conserve natural
resources through land use planning, flood control, and other conservation projects in order to
ensure continued public health and welfare. The specific purposes of a watershed management
organization are:
• Cooperatively manage water resources in the watershed.
• Inventory and assess the resources of the watershed.
• Monitor the water quality of lakes and streams in the watershed.
• Provide education on water related issues in the watershed.
• Review development plans for stormwater management, erosion and
sediment control, and provide wetland and shoreland protection.
• Plan and implement capital improvement projects that enhance the water
resources of the watershed.
The mission of the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization is to jointly and
cooperatively manage the water resources of the watershed. The ten member communities will do
so to conserve and protect the water resources in an efficient and effective manner.
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ORGANIZATION AND BUDGET
MSCWMO Board of Managers
Each member municipality or township within the MSCWMO appoints one member to the
MSCWMO Board. The 2019 representatives from each participatory community are listed below.
Annie Perkins Tom McCarthy
4042 River Road S. 16455 20f St. S.
Afton,MN 55001 Lake St. Croix Beach,MN 55043
651-592-3007 651.436.7031
Brian Zeller (Chair) Beth Olfelt-Nelson
55 Lakeland Shores Rd 2990 Itasca Ave. S.
Lakeland Shores,MN 55043 St. Mary's Point,MN 55043
612.325.3038 651.436.2533
Mike Runk John Fellegy
5525 O'Brien Ave N 4220 Osgood Ave N.
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Baytown Twp.,MN 55082
651-439-5458 612.275.2200
Ryan Collins Joe Paiement
1467 Benson Blvd E 1190 St. Croix Trail South
Stillwater MN 55082 Lakeland,MN 55043
651.246.8264 651-436-4430
Dan Kyllo John Dahl
1891 Oldridge Ave. N. 775 3rd Ave N.
West Lakeland Township,MN 55082 Bayport,MN 55003
651.436.1134 651.439.7312
MSCWMO Contract Support Staff
The MSCWMO does not employee staff but does contract with several organizations for
professional services. The organizations providing these services are listed below.
Administrator Attorney Recording Secretary
Matt Downing Troy Gilchrist Washington Conservation
Washington Conservation 470 Pillsbury Center District
District 200 South Sixth Street 455 Hayward Avenue,
455 Hayward Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Oakdale MN 55128
Oakdale MN 55128 612.337.9215 651.330.8220 Ext. 27
651.330.8220 Ext. 22 tgilchrist@kennedy-
graven.com
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Table 1: 2019 Budget
Community
Administration Budget Contributions
Administration - General $ 29,000
Accounting $ 1,500
Legal Fees —General $ 1,000
Audit $ 2,100
Insurance $ 3,000
Office supplies/equipment/postage $ 750
Minutes/Clerical $ 1,100
Copying/printing $ 750
Subtotal $ 39,200
Project Budget
Project Contingency $ 2,000
Engineering-Project $ 5,400
Development Plan Reviews $ 4,800
Erosion Monitoring Program $ 2,250
BMP Program Tech. Assistance $ 30,021
BMP Program Cost Share $ 10,156
Community TA $ 3,000
Water Resource Educator $ 6,300
Website $ 750
Inspection and Tracking Database $ 900
Water Monitoring $ 21,293
Water Monitoring Equip. Savings $ 1,000
2025 WMP Update $6,000
Subtotal $ 93,870
TOTAL $ 133,070
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Table 2: 2020 Budget
Community
Administration Budget Contributions
Administration - General $ 31,160
Accounting $ 1,550
Legal Fees —General $ 1,000
Audit $ 2,100
Insurance $ 2,600
Office supplies/equipment/postage $ 625
Minutes/Clerical $ 1,180
Copying/printing $ 625
Subtotal $ 40,840
Project Budget
Project Contingency $ 2,000
Engineering-Project $ 5,700
Development Plan Reviews $ 5,040
Erosion Monitoring Program $ 2,250
BMP Program Tech. Assistance $ 20,000
BMP Program Cost Share $ 27,768
Community TA $ 3,000
Water Resource Educator $ 6,300
Website $ 800
Inspection and Tracking Database $ 900
Water Monitoring $ 22,000
Water Monitoring Equip. Savings $ 750
2025 WMP Update $5,000
Subtotal $ 101,508
TOTAL $ 142,348
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AUDIT REPORT
Michael Peterson, Certified Public Accountant& Consultant, has been contracted to complete an
audit of the financial management of the WMO for the year 2019. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
this process has been delayed at the time of this report. The audit will be presented to the State of
Minnesota and posted to the MSCWMO website upon completion.
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2019 PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
2019 Implementation of Performance Standards
The mission of the MSCWMO is to jointly and cooperatively manage water resources within the
WMO and to provide effective and efficient services to the residents of the watershed. To work
towards meeting this goal, the MSCWMO adopted Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS)
developed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The watershed also provided assistance to
member communities to integrate MIDS into local ordinance. Rather than create its own separate
permit program, the MSCWMO reviews projects that meet the criteria listed in section 7.0 of the
2015-2025 Watershed Management Plan. Member communities do not issue permits until the
project has met all applicable watershed performance standards.
Table 3:MSC"O Project Renews and Total Phosphorous Load Reductions of Permanent Stormwater Best
Marra,gement Practices Estimated wz[b the MIDS Calculator.
Year Total Projects Total BMP Redevelopment
Reviewed Estimated TP BMP Estimated TP
Reduction (lbs./r. Reduction (lbs./yr.)
2016 19 26.7 25.6
2017* 19 133.6 124.7
2018 18 25.8 17.2
2019 13 17.9 6.0
*2017 includes the permanent stormwater BMPs installed as part of the St. Croix Crossing project.
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2019 Projects Implementation
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BestMana ement Practices Estimated with the MIDS Calculator.
Year Total Projects Total BMP Targeted
Installed Estimated TP Subwatersheds
Reduction
(lbs./yr.)
2015 17 17.3 Lake St. Croix and McKusick
2016 3 48.8 Lake St. Croix and Perro
2017 5 10.1 Lake St. Croix and Lily
2018 6 56.3 Lake St. Croix and Lily
2019 7 39.4 Lake St Croix and Lily
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Best Management Practices and Subwatershed Implementation Program
The MSCWMO continues to seek partnerships to construct high-performing and low-cost
stormwater best management practices identified in its subwatershed analysis. In 2019, seven
projects were completed that were identified in a subwatershed analysis and received local funding
and clean water funding to design and construct:
These projects were installed in 2019:
Pine Tree Trail Raingarden, Stillwater in the Lily Lake Subwatershed
Stillwater Streets 2019 Raingardens (4x basins), Stillwater in the Lake St. Croix Subwatershed
Stillwater Country Club Filtration Basin, Stillwater,Lake St. Croix Subwatershed
Perro Creek Stormwater Retrofits (3x basin treatment train),Bayport,Lake St. Croix Watershed
The following is a summary of work that was completed in 2019:
Lake St. Croix Direct South:
In 2018 the MSCWMO completed the Lake St. Croix Direct South Subwatershed Analysis and was
successful at securing a 2019 Clean Water Fund Grant and a 2019 St. Croix River Association Grant
to design and install high priority projects identified in the report. One large bluff stabilization
project is now being designed in coordination with the city of Lake St. Croix Beach. Additionally,
during the development of the subwatershed analysis a large actively eroding gully discharging into
Lake St. Croix was identified on MnDOT and railroad land. MnDOT is currently designing a repair
to the gully and is anticipating gully stabilization work will occur in 2020.
Lake St. Croix Direct North:
The MSCWMO received a 2018 Board of Water and Resources Clean Water Fund grant to install
stormwater treatment features as prioritized in the 2014 Lake St. Croix Direct Discharge
Subwatershed Analysis. In partnership with the Stillwater Country Club and the City of Stillwater,
the MSCWMO installed a biofiltration basin that will reduce phosphorus directly discharging to
Lake St. Croix by 25 lbs. per year.
Lily Lake, Stillwater:
In 2018 the MSCWMO completed the Lily Lake Delisting Roadmap which identifies projects and
treatments to complete the total phosphorus load reductions to Lily Lake and remove it from the
impaired waters list by 2022. The final report is located on the MSCWMO website:
http://www.mscwmo.org/subwatershed-assessments. In 2019 the MSCMWO applied for and
received a grant from the Clean Water Fund to install a large-scale filtration basin at Lily Lake Park
and to do an in-lake alum treatment in Lily Lake. The WMO is currently working with city staff on
contracting and hope to complete the install in 2021. The project itself will be instrumental in
avoiding the TMDL process and potentially delisting the lake for phosphorus impairments.
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Perro Creek:
In 2017 MSCWMO received funding from the BWSR's Clean Water Fund Program to fund urban
stormwater quality improvement for Perro Creek. Outreach and design were completed in 2018.
Three bioretention projects in the city of Bayport were installed at the end of 2019 in an effort to
reduce 7lbs of TP from entering into Perro Creek (and the St Croix River).
In addition to the subwatershed programs, the MSCWMO continues to promote its Best
Management Practices Program during 2019. In 2019, 2 voluntary best management practices were
designed and installed in partnership with local residents:
Perro Creek Native Buffer Restoration Phase II, Bayport, Perro Creek Subwatershed
Private Landowner Raingarden,Lakeland,Lake St. Croix Subwatershed
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Construction Monitoring Program
The MSCWMO construction-monitoring program was developed to ensure that the policies and
performance standards of the MSCWMO were implemented on the ground for qualifying projects.
Staff continues to monitor projects,which were reviewed by the MSCWMO board. The MSCWMO
coordinates its inspection program with its member communities and their building/permit
inspectors.
BMP Inspections and Maintenance
The MSCWMO BMP Inspection and Tracking Database was developed to ensure that the installed
practices are meeting functional and aesthetic expectations. In 2019, 105 MSCWMO projects were
inspected. Utilizing the Washington Conservation District Maintenance Crew, Minnesota
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Conservation Corps, and volunteer maintenance was performed on BMPs that are municipalities
responsibility to maintain.
The watershed also worked in partnership with the East Metro Water Resource Education Program,
Sustainable Stillwater, the Lily Lake Association, and the Stillwater Foundation to develop and Pilot
an Adopt a Raingarden Program in Stillwater. The program will continue in 2020.
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Groundwater
The MSCWMO continued to recognize the Washington County Groundwater Plan during 2019 and
continued to participate in County wide technical advisory committee meetings to prioritize
implementation and identify responsible parties for specific activities.
Local Government Controls
The MSCWMO continued to work with its member communities to strengthen water quality and
natural resource management. Through a Clean Water Fund Accelerated Implementation grant the
MSCWMO is assisting its member communities to update their local controls. In 2018 all
communities except Stillwater adopted Minimum Impact Design Standards (MIDs) into local
ordinance and code. All communities will continue to participate in the MSCWMO's project review
program. The City of Stillwater has drafted MIDS standards
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One Watershed One Plan
In 2019, the MSCWMO has worked collaboratively with 15 local governments participating in the
Lower St. Croix One Water One Plan planning efforts. The MSCWMO will continue to work
collaboratively to develop a coordinated management plan on the large HUC 8 basin scale.
Information and Education Program
Shared Water Resource Educator
The MSCWMO continues to participate in the shared East Metro Water Resource Education
Program (EMWREP). During 2019, EMWREP had 4600 face-to-face interactions with the public
at workshops and events, conducted 15 workshops, published 52 weekly newspaper articles, trained
13 Master Water Steward volunteers, launched a new Adopt-a-Drain program, taught 30 lessons to
4ffi grade students, conducted social research with agricultural landowners, and developed
stormwater education materials and training opportunities for local communities.
In 2019, MSCWMO conducted the following education activities:
• Community events and presentations:
o April 25: Stillwater Noon Rotary (20 people)
o May 4: Stillwater raingarden clean-up (24)
o July 20: Learn and Grow with Us, Master Gardener Garden Tour (50)
o July 31 —Aug. 4: Washington County Fair (Lake Elmo) (500+)
o Sept. 7: River Rally community clean-up (Stillwater) (30)
o Sept. 26: Presentation at Master Gardener monthly meeting (Bayport) (75)
o Oct. 15: Presentation at Wild Ones monthly meeting (Stillwater) (30)
• Postcards mailed to residents on Lily Lake advertising the UMN AIS Detectors program.
May 13 Lake Association workshop (24 attendees)
• Sponsored four citizens to become trained as Master Water Stewards: Barb Bickford,
Michael McCarthy, Katherine Mahoney, and Gabriel Curell
• 54 storm drains adopted through Adopt-a-Drain. Residents prevented 253.3lbs of debris
from entering storm drains.
• Attended March 1 St. Croix Preparatory Career Day.
• Attended September 17 Lily Lake Association Meeting
• Published 52 articles about water in the Valley Life / Stillwater Gazette (Circulation - 17,479)
• Produced newsletter articles for Afton,Bayport,Lakeland, Oak Park Heights, and Stillwater.
Residential Water Quality Program: EMWREP conducted public education and outreach to
promote the MSCWMO cost-share program through presentations and newspaper articles. In
addition, MSCWMO supported the following activities:
• 55 raingardens adopted in Stillwater and Oak Park Heights through the new Adopt a
Raingarden Program. 50 volunteers participated in the spring raingarden clean-up event.
Stormwater U: Through EMWREP, the MSCWMO conducted four SMART salting trainings for
contractors and businesses and presented on the Adopt a Raingarden programs at the National
EWRI Conference (Aug. 6).
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NEMO: The Northland NEMO program (Non-point Education for Municipal Officials) provides
local elected officials and decision makers with resources and information to make informed
decisions about land use and water quality in their communities. Northland NEMO is hosted by the
University of Minnesota Extension and EMWREP is a partner organization.
• During 2018 the watershed collaborated with 14 local government partners to plan the
Lower St. Croix 1W1P and engage stakeholders in the planning process.
The MSCWMO will continue providing funding and staff time to support EMWREP in 2020.
A full report of EMWREP activities completed in 2019 can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.mnwcd.org/s/2019-ENfW'REP-Annual-Report.pdf
Website
The MSCWMO continued to update its website in 2019. The website contains up to date meeting
dates,agendas, minutes, annual reports,water monitoring information, contact information and
more. In addition, the website also contains a section for grant reporting which highlights projects
completed as part of the BWSR Clean Water Legacy Program. The website also contains a tab "for
developers" and "for builders" which provides all necessary information on the MSCWMO's project
review process. The MSCWMO website can be viewed at the following link:
httl2://www.mscwmo.org
2019 Data Collection Program
Water Quality Monitoring Program
In 2019 the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization (MSCWMO) continued
condition monitoring and water quality and elevation biweekly on McKusick Lake and Lily Lake.
Information from the Brown's Creek Diversion Drainage which flows to McKusick Lake is
monitored by the Brown's Creek Watershed District, but resulting information is also provided to
the MSCWMO for use in management planning. The MSCWMO established a permanent
monitoring station at the storm sewer connection from Brick Pond to Lily Lake. This station will
measure the annual volume of water and concentration of phosphorous flowing from Brick Pond to
Lily Lake. The MSCWMO monitored volume and concentration of discharge for both based flow
and storm flows from Perro Creek and intensified bacteria sampling efforts to more accurately
identify areas impacted by high E. coli levels. The watershed partnered with the City of Bayport to
conduct genetic testing of E coli to determine if it is human or not. That monitoring is planned to
continue in 2020.
Full water monitoring reports can be viewed on our website. The 2019 monitoring report will be
available in July of 2020.
http://www.mscwmo.org/water-monitoring
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2019 WORKPLAN
Best Management Practices Program
The MSCWMO will continue to promote its Best Management Practices Program in 2020. The
MSCWMO will continue to work to engage landowners in the Lily Lake, McKusick Lake, Perro
Creek, Lake St. Croix Direct Discharge North and South subwatersheds.
Subwatershed Analyses and Implementation
In 2020 the MSCWMO will continue working with the City of Stillwater, Stillwater Country Club,
City of Bayport, City of Lake St. Croix Beach, MnDOT, and private landowners to design and install
targeted stormwater quality best management practices identified in subwatershed analyses. The
MSCWMO received a Clean Water Fund Grant to implement the findings of the Lily Lake Impaired
Waters Delisting Road Map.
Water Monitoring
The MSCWMO will continue water quality condition monitoring program for Lily and McKusick
Lakes and Perro Creek. The MSCWMO has hired the Washington Conservation District to
complete monitoring and reporting again in 2020. The MSCWMO is planning to apply for funding
to monitor the volume and concentration flowing out from the Mulberry Ravine and select
stormwater outfalls in the City of Stillwater discharging directly into Lake St. Croix.
Public Education and Outreach Programs
The MSCWMO will continue to participate in the East Metro Water Resource Education Program.
The activities and programs offered through this partnership will help MSCWMO meet its goals for
education and outreach.
Lower St. Croix One Watershed One Plan
The MSCWMO will continue to work collaboratively with 15 units of government charged with
water governance in the Lower St. Croix HUC8 watershed to develop a coordinated management
plan.
Development Plan Reviews and Erosion Monitoring Program;MSCWMO Policies and
Performance Standards
The MSCWMO will continue to review qualifying projects for consistency with the 2015 Watershed
Management plan, and will continue to coordinate its review process with its member communities.
Staff will also continue to monitor current and past projects to ensure stormwater management
features are functioning as planned. The MSCWMO will promote trainings and events that will
improve performance on future projects.
Website Update and Maintenance
The MSCWMO continues to update and maintain its website.
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APPENDIX A
2019 Annual Communications
AFTON
The City of Afton is one of ten member communities of the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Management Organization (MSCWMO) that collectively works to improve the water quality of Lake
St. Croix. The MSCWMO provides educational, technical, and financial assistance to the City of
Afton to effectively manage water resources. They also partner with the Washington Conservation
District to provide design and cost share assistance for voluntary conservation projects on private
lands that reduce sediment and phosphorous pollution entering the St. Croix River. If you are
considering a conservation project on your property or have any questions about the MSCWMO
watershed please contact Matt Downing,Administrator of the MSCWMO at
mdowning@mnwcd.org or Annie Perkins, the City of Afton appointed MSCWMO Board Manager
at 651-592-3007.
BAYPORT
The City of Bayport is one of ten member communities of the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Management Organization (MSCWMO) that collectively works to improve the water quality of
Perro Creek and Lake St. Croix. The MSCWMO provides educational, technical, and financial
assistance to the City of Bayport to effectively manage water resources. They also partner with the
Washington Conservation District to provide design and cost share assistance for voluntary
conservation projects on private lands that reduce sediment and phosphorous pollution entering
Perro Creek and the St. Croix River. If you are considering a conservation project on your property
or have any questions about the watershed please contact Matt Downing, Administrator of the
MSCWMO at mdowning@mnwcd.org or Council Member John Dahl the City appointed Board
Manager on the watershed, at 651-439-7312.
BAYTOWN TWP
Baytown Township is one of ten member communities of the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Management Organization (MSCWMO) that collectively works to improve the water quality of Lake
St. Croix. The MSCWMO provides educational, technical, and financial assistance to Baytown
Township to effectively manage water resources. They also partner with the Washington
Conservation District to provide design and cost share assistance for voluntary conservation
projects on private lands that reduce sediment and phosphorous pollution entering the St. Croix
River. If you are considering a conservation project on your property or have any questions about
the watershed please contact Matt Downing, Administrator of the MSCWMO at
mdowning@mnwcd.org or Township Board Member John Fellegy, the Township appointed Board
Manager on the watershed, at 651-275-2200.
LAKELAND
The City of Lakeland is one of ten member communities of the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Management Organization (MSCWMO) that collectively works to improve the water quality of Lake
St. Croix. The MSCWMO provides educational, technical, and financial assistance to the City of
Lakeland to effectively manage water resources. They also partner with the Washington
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Conservation District to provide design and cost share assistance for voluntary conservation
projects on private lands that reduce sediment and phosphorous pollution entering the St. Croix
River. If you are considering a conservation project on your property or have any questions about
the watershed please contact Matt Downing, Administrator of the MSCWMO at
mdowning@mnwcd.org or Council Member Joe Paiement, the City appointed Board Manager on
the watershed, at 651-206-5200.
LAKELAND SHORES
The City of Lakeland Shores is one of ten member communities of the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Management Organization (MSCWMO) that collectively works to improve the water quality of Lake
St. Croix. The MSCWMO provides educational, technical, and financial assistance to the City of
Lakeland Shores to effectively manage water resources. They also partner with the Washington
Conservation District to provide design and cost share assistance for voluntary conservation
projects on private lands that reduce sediment and phosphorous pollution entering the St. Croix
River. If you are considering a conservation project on your property or have any questions about
the watershed please contact Matt Downing, Administrator of the MSCWMO at
mdowning@mnwcd.org or Mayor Brian Zeller, the City appointed Board Manager on the
watershed, at 612-325-3038.
LAKE ST CROIX BEACH
The City of Lake St. Croix Beach is one of ten member communities of the Middle St. Croix
Watershed Management Organization (MSCWMO) that collectively works to improve the water
quality of Lake St. Croix. The MSCWMO provides educational, technical, and financial assistance
to the City of Lake St. Croix Beach to effectively manage water resources. They also partner with the
Washington Conservation District to provide design and cost share assistance for voluntary
conservation projects on private lands that reduce sediment and phosphorous pollution entering the
St. Croix River. If you are considering a conservation project on your property or have any
questions about the watershed please contact Matt Downing, Administrator of the MSCWMO at
mdowning@mnwcd.org or Mayor Tom McCarthy, the City appointed Board Manager on the
watershed, at 651-436-7031.
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
The City of Oak Park Heights is one of ten member communities of the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Management Organization (MSCWMO) that collectively works to improve the water quality of
Perro Pond and Lake St. Croix. The MSCWMO provides educational, technical, and financial
assistance to the City of Oak Park Heights to effectively manage water resources. They also partner
with the Washington Conservation District to provide design and cost share assistance for voluntary
conservation projects on private lands that reduce sediment and phosphorous pollution entering
Perro Pond or St. Croix River. If you are considering a conservation project on your property or
have any questions about the watershed please contact Matt Downing, Administrator of the
MSCWMO at mdowning@mnwcd.org or Council Member Mike Runk, the City appointed Board
Manager on the watershed, at (651) 439-5458.
ST. MARY'S POINT
The City of St. Mary's Point is one of ten member communities of the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Management Organization (MSCWMO) that collectively works to improve the water quality of Lake
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St. Croix. The MSCWMO provides educational, technical, and financial assistance to the City of St.
Mary's Point to effectively manage water resources. They also partner with the Washington
Conservation District to provide design and cost share assistance for voluntary conservation
projects on private lands that reduce sediment and phosphorous pollution entering the St. Croix
River. If you are considering a conservation project on your property or have any questions about
the watershed please contact Matt Downing, Administrator of the MSCWMO at
mdowning@mnwcd.org or Council Member Beth Olfelt-Nelson, the City appointed Board Manager
on the watershed, at 612-417-5394.
STILLWATER
The City of Stillwater is one of ten member communities of the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Management Organization (MSCWMO) that collectively works to improve the water quality of Lily
Lake, Lake McKusick, and Lake St. Croix. The MSCWMO provides educational, technical, and
financial assistance to the City of Stillwater to effectively manage water resources. They also partner
with the Washington Conservation District to provide design and cost share assistance for voluntary
conservation projects on private lands that reduce sediment and phosphorous pollution entering Lily
Lake, Lake McKusick, or the St. Croix River. If you are considering a conservation project on your
property or have any questions about the watershed please contact Matt Downing,Administrator of
the MSCWMO at mdowning@mnwcd.org or Council Member Ryan Collins, the City appointed
Board Manager on the watershed, at 651-246-8264.
WEST LAKELAND TWP
West Lakeland Township is one of ten member communities of the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Management Organization (MSCWMO) that collectively works to improve the water quality of Lake
St. Croix. The MSCWMO provides educational, technical, and financial assistance to West
Lakeland Township to effectively manage water resources. They also partner with the Washington
Conservation District to provide design and cost share assistance for voluntary conservation
projects on private lands that reduce sediment and phosphorous pollution entering the St. Croix
River. If you are considering a conservation project on your property or have any questions about
the watershed please contact Matt Downing, Administrator of the MSCWMO at
mdowning@mnwcd.org or Board Member Dan Kyllo, the Township appointed Board Manager and
Treasurer for the watershed, at 612-436-1134.
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�.nQ' 2020-2021 Hazardous Waste Generator License
Wa4iftbgton Department of Public Health and Environment
County 14949 62nd Street North PO Box 6
Stillwater MN 55082-0006
Office: 651-430-6655 Facsimile: 651-430-6730
Licensee: City of Oak Park Heights
Generator: City of Oak Park Heights
HWID Number: MNS 000 189 290
Contact: Eric Johnson Telephone: (651)439.4439
Site Address: 14168 Oak Park BLVD N Generator Number: 2062
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Generator Size: VSQG
Mail Address: 14168 Oak Park BLVD N
Stillwater MN 55082
WHEREAS, City of Oak Park Heights has paid the license fee to the County of
Washington as required by the Hazardous Waste Management Ordinance and has complied
with all the requirements of said Ordinance necessary for obtaining this license.
NOW, THEREFORE, by order of the Washington County Board of Commissioners, and
by virture hereof, City of Oak Park Heights is hereby licensed and authorized to operate as a
Hazardous Waste Generator for the period of May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021, and is
subject to all provisions of said Ordinance, including those found in MN Rules pt. 7045.0243,
subp. 3, and any conditions prescribed in the Hazardous Waste License Attachment.
Application to renew this license must be made by January 31, 2021.
Dated: April 1, 2020
Gary Bruns
Environmental Program Supervisor
This License is Conditional by Attached General and Specific Conditions
THIS LICENSE MUST BE POSTED and is NON-TRANSFERABLE
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If you need assistance due to disability or language barrier,please call 651-430-6655(TTY 651430-6246)
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1.4449 62nd Street North PO Box 6
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coumLr Stillwater MN 55082-0006
Office: 651-430-6655 Facsimile: 651.430-6730
Veti, SmAl uaitti , Hazardous Waste Generator License Attachment
May. 1,W to Anri130 2021
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Copies of reports submitted to Metropolitan Council Environmental Services must be kept on file for
department review upon request.
2. Licensee is prohibited from discharging any material to septic systems except that allowed by the Washington
County Subsurface Treatment System Ordinance,
3. Licensee must at all times comply with the hazardous waste generator conditions in Minnesota Rule
7045.0243, Subpart 3 items A, B, and D through J, as adopted by the Washington County Hazardous Waste
Management Ordinance.
4. The issuance of this license does not release the licensee from any liability, penalty,or duty imposed by
Minnesota or federal statutes or rules or local ordinances, except the obligation to obtain the license.
5. The issuance of this license does not prevent the future adoption by Washington County of pollution control
rules, standards, or orders more stringent than those now in existence and does not prevent the enforcement of the
Washington County Hazardous Waste Management Ordinance, standards, or orders against the licensee.
6. The issuance of this license does not obligate the Department to enforce local laws, rules, or plans beyond
that authorized by Minnesota.Statutes and the Washington County Board of Commissioners.
7. The licensee may not knowingly make a false or misleading statement, representation, or certification in a
record, report, or other document required to be submitted to the Department. The licensee must immediately
upon discovery report to the Department an error or omission in these records, reports, or other documents.
S. When authorized by Minnesota Statutes, sections 115.04; 115B.17, subdivision 4; and 116.091; and/or
Section I I of the Washington County Hazardous Waste Management Ordinance, and upon presentation of proper
credentials, the Department, or an authorized employee or agent of the Department, shall be a]lowed by the
licensee to enter at reasonable times upon the
licensed property of the licensee to examine and copy books,papers,records, or memoranda pertaining to the
activity covered by the license; and to conduct surveys and investigations, including sampling or monitoring,
pertaining to the activity covered by the license.
9. If the licensee discovers,through any means, including notification by the Department, that noncompliance
with a condition of the Iicense has occurred, the licensee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize the adverse
impacts on human health,public drinking water supplies, or the environment resulting from the noncompliance.
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10. If the licensee begins generation of a hazardous waste that was not included on the license application and
is therefore not authorized under the existing license,the licensee must submit an amended application providing
information required in part 7045.0230 within 75 days of first producing the new hazardous waste. The generator
must at all times manage the new waste in full compliance with parts 7045.0205 to 7045.0325.The generator
must not treat,dispose of, or relinquish control of the new waste until at least 15 days after the amended license
application is received by the commissioner.The date of receipt is the postmark date if mailed or the Department
date of receipt if hand delivered. In the period between 15 days after receipt and the action of the Department
under part 7045.0245,the generator may treat, dispose of, and relinquish control of the new waste as provided in
part 7045.0208 until written response to the generator's amended license application el ras received must nde the new
part
7045.0245. After the Department acts on the amended license application,
thewaste according to the amended license conditions and the requirements of this chapter or the generator must
cease producing the new waste if the amended license application is denied.
11. If the licensee changes management
renewal a p plcatoon required under part45.0248 dus waste during the term of the license,the licensee must
report the change in the next license
12. The license is not transferable.
13.The license authorizes the licensee to perform the activities described in or referenced by the license under the
conditions of the license. In issuing the license,the Department assume no responsibility for damage to persons,
property,or the environment caused by the activities of the licensee in the conduct of its actions, including those
activities authorized under the license.
14.No change in operation relative to hazardous waste activity shall be made unless the Department is first
informed of and approves such change.
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 11
Date: Saturday,April 11,2020 9:30:12 AM
For weekly notes
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Sent: Sat, Apr 11, 2020 9:08 am
Subject: COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 11
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LEADERSHIP UPDATE
Colleagues,
This week has been harrowing for our country. It's been marked by a rising death toll, increased
unemployment numbers, and a general feeling of uncertainty.
But as our community members circulate images of virtual Passover Seders, prepare to celebrate
Easter and Ramadan using digital platforms, and share how and why they're staying home, we
are reminded of the resilience of the people we serve.
Life in our cities, towns, and villages may be different right now, but the strength and will of our
people remain strong. It is in these moments that we reflect on why we were called to serve in the
first place.
We will get through this. We will continue to fight for our residents. And if we work together, we'll
come out from all this stronger than we were before.
Sending you strength,
Joe Buscaino
® President, National League of Cities
President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council
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CEO'S FEDERAL ADVOCACY UPDATE I WATCH BELOW
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RESOURCES
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEBINAR I During the Coronavirus Outbreak: Investing in Neighborhoods Where Young
Children and Families Thrive I Wednesday, April 15, 2:00 PM ET
Join NLC and our city and community partners for a conversation on how cities are supporting
the infrastructure in neighborhoods during times of business and school closures and
increasing social isolation. Learn how city agencies and community partners are promoting
public health, bolstering small businesses, and creating innovative new ways to foster
community connection—all through the lens of young children and families. Register now.
OPPORTUNITIES
Take Action: Co-Sponsor the Coronavirus Community Relief Act
A new House bill seeks to provide $250 billion in funding to all local governments, regardless of
the community population. Reach out to your members of Congress to build bipartisan support
for this measure to advance. Take Action Now.
City Economic Staff Weekly Call I Wednesdays 2 PM ET
During the COVID-19 outbreak, NLC's City Innovation Ecosystems program is hosting a
weekly conference call for economic staff to share information on small business relief and
post-pandemic economic recovery. Register now.
Florida League of Cities
City-Hospital Partnership Quickens Testing for Residents "A Guide for Setting Up a Testing
Site"
Thank you to NLC's telecom partners for keeping our communities connected during
this time of crisis.
Check out what AT&T, Charter Communications, Cisco, Comcast, and T-Mobile are doing
in response to COVID-19.
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BEST PRACTICES
Keeping Communities Safe During Religious Gatherings
As many Americans prepare for Easter, Ramadan and Passover
holidays, local leaders are continuing to deal with the impact of
COVID-19 in our communities. Elected officials and public health
experts must work with faith leaders to help stop the spread of
coronavirus in their community. Read More.
Preventing Community Spread of COVID-19 in Sites like Jails
and Emergency Shelters
There are crucial needs that cities, towns, and villages can fill to
®4 prevent the spread of COVID-19 amongst individuals in
emergency shelters and jails. Here are a few local examples of
communities working to prevent community spread for these
individuals at a unique risk for coronavirus. Read More.
University Communities Face the New"Normal"
Councilmember Gloria Betcher shares what college towns and
university communities are facing in the age of COVID-19. These
communities have seen large numbers of student-residents return
to their homes, dealing a blow to local economies and carefully
planned strategies around the 2020 Census. Read More.
IN THE NEWS
Property Taxes Are Probably Still Due Despite Coronavirus
The New York Times-April 10, 2020
Cities and states brace for economic `reckoning,' eyeing major cuts and fearing federal
coronavirus aid isn't enough
Washington Post-April 10, 2020
How We Stopped Villainizing the Social Safety Net
City Lab-April 9, 2020
Coronavirus paid leave mandate to drain state, municipal coffers
Roll Call-April 8, 2020
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 12
Date: Tuesday,April 14,2020 9:37:56 AM
For weekly notes
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From: National League of Cities (NLC) <covid19@nlc.org>
To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Apr 14, 2020 8:42 am
Subject: COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 12
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National League of Cities
LEADERSHIP UPDATE
Colleagues,
The National League of Cities is working tirelessly to ensure every city, town and village–no
matter their size–will have direct access to federal support as we continue to fight the COVI D-19
pandemic. We know that you are taking extraordinary steps to protect your first responders,
prioritize the needs of health care workers, support local businesses, and keep your residents
healthy and safe.
At 11 a.m. EST this morning, NLC will join forces with the U.S. Conference of Mayors for a press
call to reiterate the importance of federal funding for every community in this country. During this
call, we will also officially release the findings from our joint survey on local budget concerns. Our
message is already being heard—the Washington Post and Associated Press published
articles this morning.
It is time for all of us to raise our voices and ensure that no city, town or village is left behind!
Sending you strength,
Joe Buscaino
® President, National League of Cities
President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council
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RESOURCES
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEBINAR I During the Coronavirus Outbreak: Investing in Neighborhoods Where Young
Children and Families Thrive I Wednesday, April 15, 2:00 PM ET
Join NLC and our city and community partners for a conversation on how cities are supporting
the infrastructure in neighborhoods during times of business and school closures and
increasing social isolation. Learn how city agencies and community partners are promoting
public health, bolstering small businesses, and creating innovative new ways to foster
community connection—all through the lens of young children and families. Register now.
WEBINAR I Preparing for the Day After: How Micromobility Can Get Communities
Moving Post-COVID I Tuesday, April 21, 1:00 PM ET
National League of Cities CEO and Executive Director Clarence E. Anthony will join
transportation and mobility experts for a webinar hosted by Lime about ways government
leaders, community organizations, the micromobility industry and cities can begin to prepare for
a post-COVID world. Register here.
OPPORTUNITIES
Take Action: Co-Sponsor the Coronavirus Community Relief Act
A new House bill seeks to provide $250 billion in funding to all local governments, regardless of
the community population. Reach out to your members of Congress to build bipartisan support
for this measure to advance.
OpenGov: 3 Key Insights from Government Leaders Dealing with Coronavirus
NLC Raises Voice of Mayors "On the Frontlines" NLC is partnering with IGNITE Cities to
raise the voice of mayors and how they are leading their communities during this pandemic.
Learn more.
BEST PRACTICES
Keeping City Workers Safe in the Wake of COVID-19
Protecting health care providers, first responders and other
essential employees from the COVID-19 virus is vital to slowing
the spread of the pandemic. All front-line staff that interacts with
`® the public need some level of personal protective equipment
(PPE). Unfortunately, cities, towns and villages are having a
difficult time acquiring PPE for their essential workers. Read
more.
Connecting Children and Families to Nature During the
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Pandemic
Overlooked when facing this crisis in our communities: our
JR, connection to nature. Right now, getting outside offers chances to
combat social isolation, maintain physical and mental health,
enrich connections with nearby parks and public spaces, and set a
pattern for a healthier life. Read more.
IN THE NEWS
States Announce Regional Efforts to Restart the Economy
Route Fifty-April 13, 2020
How to make a city livable during lockdown
Vox-April 13, 2020
How Smart Cities Are Protecting Against Coronavirus But Threatening Privacy
Forbes-April 13, 2020
The City That Has Flattened the Coronavirus Curve
The Atlantic-April 12, 2020
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 13
Date: Thursday,April 16,2020 11:48:35 AM
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From: National League of Cities (NLC) <covid19@nlc.org>
To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Thu, Apr 16, 2020 8:38 am
Subject: COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 13
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National League of Cities
LEADERSHIP UPDATE
Colleagues,
Every city, town and village across America is battling the pandemic on all fronts —and we're
doing so at a great cost. We know that many municipal budgets are hanging on by a thread. In
fact, our recent National League of Cities and U.S. Conference of Mayors survey found that
88 percent of local leaders anticipate the pandemic will lead to painful reductions in revenue this
year. That is why we continue to advocate for direct federal funding to support every local
government—no matter the size of their population.
As we raise our voices on Capitol Hill, NLC also continues to assess the impact of the pandemic
on our own operations. To that end, our leadership team has made the decision not to host any
in-person NLC events through July 31, 2020. We did not make this decision lightly, however, the
health and safety of our members, attendees, and staff are paramount, and we look forward to
engaging with you virtually. You will hear additional information from NLC staff in the coming
weeks.
Thank you for all that you do.
Sending you strength,
Joe Buscaino
® President, National League of Cities
President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council
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CEO'S COVID-19 UPDATE I WATCH BELOW
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RESOURCES
UPCOMING FVFNTS
ANNOUNCEMENT
The National League of Cities announced that we are not to host any in-person NLC events
through July 31st, 2020.
WEBINAR I Connectivity and Resilience: How Technology is Supporting Business
Continuity I Thursday, April 16, 1:00 PM ET
A shift to remote working and digital commerce puts new demands on technology
infrastructure. Comcast Business experts explore how resilient network connectivity can help
keep businesses productive. Register now.
WEBINAR I Preparing for the Day After: How Micromobility Can Get Communities
Moving Post-COVID I Tuesday, April 21, 1:00 PM ET
National League of Cities CEO and Executive Director Clarence E. Anthony will join
transportation and mobility experts for a webinar hosted by Lime about ways government
leaders, community organizations, the micromobility industry and cities can begin to prepare for
a post-COVID world. Register here.
WEBINAR I City Leaders Supporting Access to Nature During the Pandemic I Thursday,
April 23, 3:30 PM ET
City leaders seek to balance the need for access to nature while addressing public health
concerns and physical distancing. Join a participatory discussion with leaders from the City of
Houston and Seattle and NLC partners the Children & Nature Network, National League of
Cities, City Parks Alliance and National Recreation and Parks Association. Register now.
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U.S. Health Weather Map
GISCorps Volunteer I Request Volunteer Support to build apps and data capture in response
to COVID-19
Kinsa Health has developed a comprehensive solution for COVID-19 monitoring and
response. Kinsa is looking to partner with municipalities to create a dashboard for municipal
officials, first responders, and public health.
BEST PRACTICES
State, Local and Federal Partnership: An Essential Tool in
Addressing COVID-19
Local officials have been fast-acting to guard the health of cities,
towns and villages but some local leaders are having their local
actions challenged or overridden by state actions. Now is the time
for partnership and collaboration. Learn more.
Adapting City Processes and Staff to Telework
Cities should be prepared to address an increased number of
information technology challenges related to a large-scale shift to
®, telework. Facing COVID-19, cities are working overtime to
transition a largely in-office workforce to telework. However, while
telework is not possible for those in essential positions, all
employees who can work from home, should do so. Read more.
Five Ways Local Governments are Supporting Small
Businesses During COVID-19
16 million Americans have joined the rolls of the unemployed,
representing more than half the jobs created after the 2008 Great
Recession. Ninety-six percent of our nation's small businesses
report being impacted by the outbreak already. Local leaders are
taking action to improve the survival odds for local businesses.
Read more.
IN THE NEWS
Cities, counties fear losing out on US virus rescue funding
Associated Press-April 14, 2020
More than 2,100 U.S. cities brace for budget shortfalls due to coronavirus, survey finds,
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with many planning cuts and layoffs
Washington Post-April 14, 2020
Half of Cities Expect to Cut Public Services Due to Pandemic
Forbes-April 14, 2020
States, cities asking for$750 billion in emergency federal grants
Bond Buyer-April 14, 2020
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From: Lenczewski,Ann T.
To: marvmccomber(abaol.conn
Cc: Eric Johnson
Subject: 4/16/20 Legislative Session Update
Date: Thursday,April 16,2020 2:52:13 PM
The Senate passed legislation to allow restaurants and bars which hold on-sale liquor licenses
to make off-sales of beer, hard seltzer, cider, and wine in limited quantities with a prepared
food take-out order. The House is expected to pass the same legislation tomorrow.
The Governor was unable to participate in a daily call with the press as he is on a call with
President Trump and other Governors.
We are picking up that the Governor has agreed to call the Legislature into Special Session in
June. Likely June 12. We will let you know when we know more.
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd: Follow-Up:COVID-19 National Briefing Call with State-Local-Tribal Leaders(April 15)&Guidelines for
Opening Up America Again!
Date: Friday,April 17,2020 8:25:21 AM
Attachments: imaae001.ona
For weekly notes -from my call with the White House this week
-----Original Message-----
From: Crozer, William F. EOP/WHO <William.F.Crozer@who.eop.gov>
Sent: Thu, Apr 16, 2020 7:58 pm
Subject: Follow-Up: COVID-19 National Briefing Call with State-Local-Tribal Leaders (April 15) &
Guidelines for Opening Up America Again!
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i ilk, WHITE RQV5E
State,Local, and Tribal Leaders—
Thank you for joining the White House COVID-19 National Briefing Call with State,Local, and
Tribal Leaders on April 15. To date,the White House has coordinated 165 briefings that have helped
inform over 74,000 State,Local, and Tribal leaders. And we look forward to continuing the
partnership and robust coordination and outreach with you. Below,please find a recap of the briefing
call. We also want to highlight the recently announced Guidelines for Opening Up America Again!
Today,President Donald J. Trump unveiled the Guidelines for Opening Up America Again! (slide
deck . Developed by the top medical experts from across the Government and based on verifiable
metrics regarding the situation on the ground,the guidelines outline a phased return to reopening and
include specific steps for State,Local, and Tribal officials to follow in tailoring their response. The
criteria include showing a downward trajectory of COVID-like symptoms reported over 14 days in a
given state or region, as well as a decline in documented cases or positive tests during the same 14-
day window. They also set clear benchmarks on new cases,testing, and hospital resources for States
to meet to proceed toward a phased reopening. State and local officials may need to tailor the
application of these criteria to local circumstances (e.g.,metropolitan areas that have suffered severe
COVID outbreaks,rural and suburban areas where outbreaks have not occurred or have been mild).
Additionally,where appropriate, the guidelines recommend Governors working on a regional basis
to satisfy outlined criteria and to progress through the tiered phases. In the days and weeks ahead,the
Administration plans to continue robust coordination and outreach with State,Local, and Tribal
leaders as we collectively work to reopen the country. Find a Fact Sheet here: President Donald J.
TrumpIs Beginning the Next Phase In Our Fight Against Coronavirus—Guidelines for
Opening Un America Again.
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GUIDELINES
OPENING UP
AMERICAAGAIN
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COVID-19: Important Resources for State, Local,
and Tribal Officials
• Coronavirus Guidelines for America: On Tuesday,March 31,the White House
announced updated Coronavirus Guidelines f
or America(Espanol), extending social distancing
efforts through April 30. On April 3,the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)
issued guidance recommending individuals wear cloth face coverings in Public settings where
other social distancing measures are di(Licult to maintain (e.g. grocery stores and pharmacies,
particularly in areas of significant community-based transmission. On April 8, CDC also
provided guidelines regarding when people in critical infrastructure roles can return to work
after being exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19. Additional information on
critical infrastructure below.
• Up-To-Date Information: The most up-to-date,verified information and guidance can be
found via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019 website—
www.coronavirus.gov. The Coronavirus Task Force holds frequent briefings,which can be
viewed live here.
• COVID-19 Response and Recovery Primer: Response and recovery efforts are locally
executed, state managed, and federally supported. It is important that requests for assistance,
including for critical supplies,get routed through the proper channels as soon as possible. Learn
more about the response and recovery process via this important resource—Coronavirus
(COVID-19) Pandemic: Response and Recovery Through Federal-State-Local-Tribal
Partnership. FEMA's public assistance guidance for COVID-19 response efforts can be found
here. Guidance for Tribal Governments can be found here.
• Critical Infrastructure Workforce Guidelines: On March 16th,the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) issued updated critical infrastructure guidance in response to the
COVID-19 emergency. DHS issued revised guidance on March 28th (see Memorandum on
Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response).
The a i n , and accompanying list, is intended to help State, local,tribal and territorial
officials as they work to protect their communities,while ensuring continuity of functions
critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and national security. The list is advisory
in nature and is not a federal directive or standard.
• Rural Resource Guide: USDA and Federal partners have programs that can be used to
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provide immediate and long term assistance to rural communities affected by the COVID-19
pandemic. These programs can support recovery efforts for rural residents,businesses, and
communities. USDA developed a resource guide for State, Local, and Tribal leaders, and other
stakeholders,which can be found here: COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide.
• Coronavirus Fact vs. Myth: Rumors can easily circulate within communities during a
crisis. FEMA setup a website to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding
the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
• Fraud & Scam Protection: The Department of Justice is remaining vigilant in detecting,
investigating, and prosecuting wrongdoing related to the crisis. Find out how you can protect
yourself and helpful resources on DOJ's Coronavirus Fraud Prevention website. The Federal
Trade Commission has also established a website with helpful information to help consumers
avoid coronavirus-related scams.
• Social Media Resources: Download the Apple COVID-19 Screening Tool. Follow the
White House on Twitter and Facebook. Also follow HHS (T i r Facebook) and CDC
(Twitter/Facebook)You can also find informational videos from Coronavirus Task Force
members on mitigation, social distancing, etc. on the White House's YouTube page.
• Mental Health Resources: Natural disasters—including such pandemics as the coronavirus
outbreak—can be overwhelming and also can seriously affect emotional health. The Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Administration's (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline— 1-800-985-
5990 (or text TalkWithUs to 66746)—provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and
support to anyone who is seeking help in coping with the mental or emotional effects caused by
developments related to the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about the Disaster Distress
Helpline here.
• Administration Actions and Federal Agency Resources: USA.gov is cataloging all U.S.
government activities related to coronavirus. From actions on health and safety to travel,
immigration, and transportation to education, find pertinent actions here. Each Federal Agency
has also established a dedicated coronavirus website,where you can find important information
and guidance. They include: Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers of Medicare and
Medicaid(CMS),Food and Drug Administration(FDA),Department of Education (D-QED),
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Small Business Administration(SBA),Department of
Labor(DOL Department of Homeland Security (DH ),Department of State(DOS),
Department of Veterans Affairs (Y ),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Department of
Energy (DOE),Department of Commerce(DOC),Department of Justice(DOJ),Department of
Housing and Urban Development(HUD),Department of the Treasury ( DT),Internal
Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Director of National Intelligence( D I), and U.S.
Election Assistance Commission(EA).
Thank you again for your partnership in this whole-of-government,All-of-America effort to defeat
the coronavirus. The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (WH IGA)will continue to
share pertinent information as it becomes available. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our office
if we can be of assistance. As a reminder,WH IGA is the primary liaison between the White House
and the country's State and Local elected officials and Tribal Governments.
The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
William F. Crozer
Special Assistant to the President/Deputy Director
White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
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Recovery and Response Update
Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)
• FEMA, HHS, and federal partners work with state,local, tribal and territorial governments
to execute a whole-of-America response to COVID-19 pandemic and protect the health and
safety of the American people.
• FEMA has all 10 emergency response regions activated. President Trump has approved
major disaster declarations for every State in the country. The President has also approved 43
Title 32 requests for the National Guard providing 100 percent federal cost-share for States.
These actions have opened up unprecedented resources and capabilities for States to respond to
COVID-19.
• Wednesday,FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor issued a letter to the nation's emergency
managers outlining lessons learned from the first 30 days of FEMA leading the"Whole-of-
America"response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)pandemic.
• FEMA continues to coordinate the transportation of critically needed personal protective
equipment(PPE) across the country through Project Air Bridge. The air bridge is helping
reduce the time it takes for U.S. medical supply distributors to receive PPE and other critical
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supplies into the country for health care professionals and other key professionals,including law
enforcement. From March 29 to April 15, Project Air Bridge has completed 52 flights with an
additional 50 scheduled. Total supplies delivered to the U.S. and into the private sector supply
chains include more than 530,000 N95 masks, 451 million gloves, 25 million surgical masks, 5
million gowns, 74,000 face shields, and 80,000 thermometers. Project Air Bridge deliveries are
in addition to the PPE that has been distributed from the Strategic National Stockpile.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• Topline: As of April 15, the State/Local Public Health Laboratories, Commercial
Laboratories,Hospital Laboratories, CDC, and VA have performed approximately 3.5 million
COVID-19 tests. In order to strengthen and expand our testing across the U.S.,the White House
Coronavirus Task Force is coordinating a major interagency initiative to strengthen our national
diagnostic infrastructure. This effort includes working with the States, Territories and Tribal
communities and test manufacturers to expand our ability to maximize available testing
platforms and increase our diagnostic assay inventory.
• CDC International Reagent Resource (IRR)
• The CDC IRR is distributing COVID-19 diagnostic tests,reagents and associated
supplies to state and county public health laboratories. This has provided states with the
flexibility to obtain diagnostic materials, specifically items needed for diagnostic sample
collection, extraction and then diagnostic testing,through the IRR first, and while
simultaneously retaining the option to procure needed supplies through the commercial
marketplace.
• HHS is working to stand up the CDC IRR for this purpose by ensuring adequate
inventory of diagnostic materials to support the needs of state and public health
laboratories and working with manufacturers of diagnostic supplies (equipment and
reagents)to bolster the supply chain to meet the needs for U.S. testing.
• Commercial and academic/hospital diagnostic laboratories not registered with the
IRR currently can and should procure through their normal mechanisms via the
commercial market.
• Abbott ID NOW Diagnostic Instruments
• As part of the federal government's response to COVID-19, HHS provided 6,000 ID
NOW instruments and tests for distribution to Public Health Laboratories (PHLS),the
Indian Health Service(IHS) and other key partners. In April,PHLS began to receive
their instruments and test kits.
• 250 Abbott ID Now machines and kits for 10,000 tests were provided to the Indian
Health Service, for dissemination to Indian Country.
• PHLs can obtain additional ID NOW COVID-19 test kits through the CDC IRR.
• Serological Diagnostic Testing
• Serological diagnostic testing, or evaluating sera through blood collection or finger
sticks for evidence of an immune response to COVID-19 infection,provides an exciting
opportunity to broaden the diagnostic testing capacity in the United States.
• As of April 15th,The FDA has issued three EUA's for serological tests for COVID-
19 as of April 15. Serological testing will be an important part of testing strategies for
COVID-19 moving forward.
Indian Health Service (IHS)
• The Indian Health Service has distributed a total of$734 million from COVID-19
supplemental appropriations. On April 3,IHS began distributing $600 million of CARES Act
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funding to IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian Organizations. On March 27,the IHS distributed$134
million in the first round of Coronavirus response funding,this includes the full $64 million
provided in the second supplemental appropriation for COVID-19 testing. 95% of the funds
allocated to tribal and urban Indian organization health programs have been obligated. More
here.
• The IHS received 250 Abbott ID Now analyzers, and has distributed them through area
offices to federal and tribal health care facilities throughout Indian Country. This test allows for
medical diagnostic testing at the time and place of patient care,provides COVID-19 results in
under 13 minutes and expands the capacity for coronavirus testing for individuals exhibiting
symptoms as well as for healthcare professionals and the first responder community.More here.
• The IHS has expanded telehealth across the agency. Telehealth services means patients can
stay home and reduce their risk of infection and also keep healthcare workers and others in
waiting rooms and emergency departments safe from COVID-19.
• Find a recent Public Service Announcement from Rear Admiral and HIS Director Michael
Weahkee here—A Message to Indigenous Peoples (Youtube/Twitter);Thanks to HIS
(Youtube/Twitter)
• For more,visit the HIS Coronavirus website here: www.ihs.goy/coronavirus/
Economy/CARES Act Update
U.S. Department of the Treasury
• Economic Impact Payments
• Economic Impact Payments have gone out to upwards of 80 million Americans.
More here.
• On April 15,Treasury and the IRS launched the"Get My Payment"web
application. The app allows individuals to track the status of their payment. It also allows
taxpayers who filed their tax return in 2018 or 2019,but did not provide their banking
information on their return,to submit direct deposit information.
• Social Security recipients who do not file tax returns will automatically receive
economic impact payments.More here.
• Treasury is also investigating ways to effectively get Economic Impact Payment
funds into the hands of the unbanked.
• Coronavirus Relief Fund
• The Coronavirus Relief Fund provides $150 billion to States, Localities, and Tribal
Governments. $8 billion is dedicated for Tribal Governments.
• On April 13,Treasury released eligibility guidance for CARES Act funding to
State,Local, and Tribal Governments. Treasury also launched a distribution webop rtal
for States, Tribes, and eligible units of local government. States, Tribes, and eligible
local governments are encouraged to provide payment information and required
supporting documentation via Treasury's portal not later than April 17, 2020.
• Treasury is developing guidance in advance of funding release regarding
reimbursable expenses.
• Main Street Business Lending Program and Municipal Liquidity Facility
• Treasury launched a Main Street Business Lending program and a Municipal
Liquidity Facility to support the flow of credit to American workers,businesses, States,
counties, and cities impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The Municipal Liquidity
Facility (MLF)will provide up to $500 billion in direct financing to states, counties, and
cities to help ensure they have the funds necessary to provide essential services to
citizens and respond to the coronavirus pandemic.More here.MLF term sheet and
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guidance can be found here.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Paycheck Protection Program
• The Paycheck Protection Program(PPP) launched on Friday,April 3. The PPP
program,which provides forgivable loans to small businesses with under 500
employees. As of Wednesday, April 15, more than 1.2 million loans totaling over$268
billion across nearly 4,800 lenders have been approved. In total,the SBA has processed
more than 14 years' worth of loans in less than 14 days.
• In order to ensure that every business is able to take advantage of the PPP,the
Administration has requested an increase in PPP commitments to $600 billiona$250
billion increase—and is waiting Congressional action. Read more here: Statement by
Secretary Mnuchin and Administrator Carranza on the Paycheck Protection
program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.
• The Employee Retention Credit is available for businesses not eligible for the PPP.
This is a refundable credit of up to $5,000 per employee,who is retained instead of being
laid off.More here.
• Updated guidance and frequently asked questions can be found here. A new lender
application form can be found here.
• More information on the Paycheck Protection Program here.
• SBA Regional Offices: SBA maintains district,regional, and field offices throughout the
country. Individuals with questions about the PPP, disaster loans, and other SBA programs are
encouraged to contact one of these offices.
Wraparound Services Update
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy(ONDCP):
• The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)is a component within the Executive
Office of the President which works to reduce drug use and its consequences by leading and
coordinating the development,implementation, and assessment of U.S. drug policy. ONDCP
coordinates the federal government's antidrug efforts by developing a comprehensive Nationa1
Drug Control Strategy which aims to reduce substance use through public health and public
safety measures.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has created countless challenges for those delivering care to our
most vulnerable populations. People with Substance Use Disorder(SUD) and Opioid Use
Disorder(OUD) are especially at high risk suffering complications from COVID-19.
• ONDCP released a fact sheet that contains information on Federal actions to expand
telemedicine and e-prescribing,to increase flexibility for treatment with methadone and
buprenorphine,to improve access to prescribed controlled substances, and to expand assistance
to rural areas.More here.
• For additional information,please visit ONDCP's website here.
Office of the Administration of Children and Families (OCC)
• The Administration for Children and Families' Office of Child Care (OCC) administers the
Child Care and Development Fund(CCDF),which is the largest dedicated federal funding
source for child care in the country ($8.7 billion federal funds, $11.7 billion total if counting
matching and maintenance of effort funds, and funds transferred from the Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families (TANF)program). This funding goes out as a block grant to state,territory,
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and tribal governments, and is allocated by formula.
• The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)Act provided$3.5 billion in
supplemental CCDF funds to State,Territory, and Tribal governments to help address COVID-
19 impacts. The funding was distributed to State,Territory, and Tribal government grantees on
April 13,20. The funds have two main purposes: 1)First,provide child care to
emergency/essential workers across the income range, and 2) Second,invest in the retention of
child care workers and businesses so they will be there when the health crisis is over. More here.
• ACF worked closely with CDC to develop specific guidance for child care settings on
policies and practices to better address safety and virus spread concerns. The CDC child care
supplemental guidance can be accessed here.
• ACF developed and released a State-by-State guide to help emergency/essential workers
find child care.
Administration for Community Living(ACL)
• The Administration for Community Living brings together various components for
increasing access to community supports while focusing attention and resources on the unique
needs of older Americans and people with disabilities across the lifespan.
• The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)Act provided$955 million
in supplemental funding to support these populations. Funding will be distributed across various
programs,including:
• $480m to expand home delivered meals
• $100m to support family caregiver training, education and respite
• $85m to support independent living and community transitions for people with
disabilities
• $20m to support services for Native Americans
• $50m to expand information systems to help families and individuals access
services
• $200m to expand home and community based services to assist with supply
acquisition,transportation, chore service and other needed activities to support living at
home.
• $20m for the Ombudsman program which oversees care quality in nursing homes
• ACL developed guidanc for older adults and caregivers on COVID-19. ACL also
published a list of frequently asked questions to provide guidance to the ACL recipient
community.
• ACL maintains the Eldercare Locator, a public service connecting elder Americans to
services for older adults and their families. The Eldercare Locator can be accessed here and via
phone at 1-800-677-1116.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA)
• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency
within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)that leads public health efforts
to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of
substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
• The White House and Administration are committed to providing Americans with vital
mental health resources and services, especially through expanding telehealth services.Under
the President's leadership and at the direction of the White House Task Force,the Trump
Administration has taken historic steps to expand Americans' access to telehealth so that
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patients,particularly our Medicare beneficiaries, can receive a wider range of services without
having to travel to a healthcare facility (read more from Surgeon General Jerome Adams and
CMS Administrator Seema Verma Telehealth Plays Big Role in Coronavirus Cure). States are
also examining their own policies to determine if there are undue barriers to maximizing
telehealth service delivery for their residents in this time of national emergency. States have
broad authority to deliver and reimburse Medicaid covered services through telehealth
modalities, and additional federal approval is often not required to do so. The Centers for
Medicare &Medicaid Services (CMS)has issued guidance on telehealth reimbursement and
coverage options in the Medicaid program here.
• Natural disasters—including such pandemics as the coronavirus outbreak—can be
overwhelming and also can seriously affect emotional health. SAMHSA's Disaster Distress
Helpline— 1-800-985-5990 (or text TalkWithUs to 66746)—provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis
counseling and support to anyone who is seeking help in coping with the mental or emotional
effects caused by developments related to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more about the
Disaster Distress Helpline here.
• SAMHSA is allowing flexibility for grant recipients affected by the loss of operational
capacity and increased costs due to the COVID-19 crisis. These flexibilities are available during
this emergency time period. Flexibility may be reassessed upon issuance of new guidance by the
Office of Management and Budget post the emergency time period. Read more here.
• On April 3, SAMHSA announced$110 million in emergency grants to provide treatment for
substance use disorders/serious mental illness during the coronavirus pandemic. The grants were
available to State governments,the District of Columbia, Territories, and Federally recognized
American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes.More details here.
• For additional information,please visit SAMHSA's coronavirus website here:
his://www.samhsa.goy/coronavirus
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OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY
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COVID-19 FACT SHEET
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President Donald I.Trump is committed to taking any and all necessary steps to
protect the lives, health, and safety of the American people.
During the COVID-19 crisis,the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy(ONDCP) is leading
efforts toe nsurethat prevention,treatment, recovery support services, and safe and effective pain
management remain available nationwide. The Trump Administration is mobilizing the Federal
Government to ensure the approximately 20 million Americans who struggle with the disease of
addiction can access and continue to receive treatment and recovery support services,while keeping
themselves and healthcare professionals safe from unnecessary exposure to COVID-19.
"The threat posed by COVID-19,along with the mitigation measures in place across the country to
prevent its spread, makes accessing treatment and maintaining recovery especially challenging. We
must act boldly and creatively to ensure people get the treatment they need."
ONDCP Director Jim Carroll
PRIORITIES
HELPING AMERICANS WHO STRUGGLE WITH ADDICTION: The Trump Administration is taking
action to support Americans who struggle with drug addiction.
• SAM HSA issued guidance to facilitate outpatient treatment for withdrawal from alcohol and
benzodiazepines to ensure help is available in the event of a shortage of hospital beds during
the pandemic.
• Numerous States and addiction treatment organizations have followed up on Federal actions
to ensure that care is not disrupted by releasing guidance for substance use disorder
treatment programs to keep patients and providers safe.
EXPANDING USE OF TELEMEDICINE AND ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING: The Trump
Administration is expanding the use of technology to provide care related to substance use
disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• DEA is allowing its registrants to prescribe outside of a State where they are registered,
allowing them to work with patients across state lines through telemedicine.
• DEA and SAM HSA are permitting practitioners with a DATA 2000 waiver to prescribe buprenorphine
to new and existing patients with opioid use disorder through telehealth or telephone.
• CMS expanded Medicare coverage of telehealth services and released guidance to States on
tools to treat substance use disorder through telehealth.
• CMS released telemedicine guidance for providers in Medicare and Medicaid that contains
guidance and links to reliable sources of information on telehealth practices.
• CMS issued a new rule permitting opioid treatment programs to provide therapy and
counseling using audio-only telephone calls rather than via two-way interactive audio-video
during the public health emergency.
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• HHS announced it will not issue penalties for non-H I PAAcompliant technology used to
conduct a telehealth session during the public health emergency,so long as the covered
entity acts in good faith.
• VA announced it will start providing most of its care through telehealth and increasingly use
mobile services to help screen veterans and provide follow-up care.
INCREASING FLEXIBILITY FOR TREATMENT WITH METHADONE AND BUPRENORPHINE: The
Trump Administration is increasing flexibility for opioid use disorder treatment.
• SAMHSA announced increased flexibility for methadone treatment, including blanket
exceptions for all stable patients in an Opioid Treatment Program (CTP) to receive 28 days of
take-home doses, and an option for States to request 14 days of take-home doses for patients
in the early stages of their recovery. SAMHSA has also clarified that certain midlevel providers
may dispense and administer medication in an OTP if their supervisor becomes unavailable
because of COVID-19.
• SAMHSA issued a FAO document outlining provisions to ensure ongoing access to
medications for opioid use disorder in both OTPs and among practitioners with a DATA 2000
waiver not providing care through an OTP.
• DEA issued an exception to allow methadone transport to patients who cannot make in-
person visits to a clinic.
ENSURING ACCESS TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: The Trump Administration is ensuring
patients and providers have continued access to Schedule II controlled substances.
• To reduce the need for in-person visits, DEA posted guidance allowing providers to order
Schedule I I prescriptions by telephone to pharmacies under certain conditions.
• DEA granted an exception to the quantity of raw material a bulk manufacturer may hold to
ensure Schedule II and III controlled substance manufacturers will not experience raw
materials shortages during the pandemic.
SUPPORTING RURAL COMMUNITIES: The Trump Administration is supporting the needs of
rural Americans and their families who are impacted by addiction.
• SAMHSA released a list of virtual support recovery resources which are critical in maintaining
recovery.
• FCC announced waivers to its Rural Health Care and E-Rate programs, allowing for improved
internet capacity, Wi-Fi hotspots, networking gear, and other equipment enhancement
services for telemedicine during the pandemic.
• USDA is using all available program flexibilities and contingencies to feed children and help
families in need, including families who are impacted by substance use disorder.
• FTA announced an expansion of assistance under its Emergency Relief Program for transit
agencies, including assistance for transportation in rural areas.
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OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY
COVID-19 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• White House Guidance (here)
• CDC COVID-19 Guidance (here)
• Centers for Medicare&Medicaid Services COVID-19 Resources here
• DEA COVID-19 Guidance Lhere
• Report COVID-19 fraud to DOJ (here)
• FDA's COVID-19 Resources(here)
• Indian Health Service FAQs on the Federal Response in Indian Country(here)
• NIH: COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders here
• NHTSA's Office of EMS COVID-19 Resources(here)
• The Notification of Enforcement Discretion on Telehealth Remote Communications here
• SAMHSA's Resources±LLL
• Single State Substance Use Authorities(here)
• State Opioid Treatment Authorities (here)
• USDA COVID-19 Resources(here)
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From: mcamm(�Omemberclicks-mail.net on behalf of Metro Cities
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: NOTICE METRO CITIES"ANNUAL MEETING:APRIL 30,2020
Date: Monday,April 13,2020 4:21:56 PM
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Dear City Official:
Metro Cities holds an Annual Meeting each April, at which time members and officers are
elected to the Metro Cities Board of Directors. In response to COVID-19, this year's meeting,
scheduled for April 16th at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, was cancelled. Metro Cities'
bylaws require the annual meeting to be held during the month of April.
The 2020 Annual Meeting will be held as a virtual meeting on Thursdax,April 30, 2020 at
4:00 pm. Elections to the Metro Cities Board of Directors will be conducted at this meeting.
The meeting is expected to last approximately 30 minutes and will include remarks by Metro
Cities' President Mark McNeill and President-elect Myron Bailey. A quorum of members is
required. The recommendations by the 2020 Nominating Committee are provided
below. Call-in instructions will be provided in advance of the meeting.
Please plan to attend! RSVP to Metro Cities' Office Manager, Jennifer Dorn at
iennifer(a4.metrocitiesmn.org. Questions can be directed to 651-215-4000.
The Nominating Committee recommends the following officials for election and re-election
to the Metro Cities Board of Directors:
President: Myron Bailey, Mayor, City of Cottage Grove
Vice President: Lisa Laliberte, Councilmember, City of Roseville
For election to the Board: Jeffrey Dahl, City Manager, City of Wayzata
For re-election to the Board: Steve Fletcher, Councilmember, City of Minneapolis
Mary Hamann-Roland, Mayor, City of Apple Valley
Tom McCarty, City Manager, City of Stillwater
Matt Stemwedel, City Administrator, City of Coon Rapids
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In This Issue... Virtual Annual Meeting for Metro
1. Virtual Annual Cities Board Elections: Mark Your
Meeting for Metro Calendar
Cities Board
Elections: Mark Each April, Metro Cities holds an annual meeting to conduct the
Your Calendars election of new Board of Directors officers and members. This
year's annual meeting was scheduled for April 16th and was
2. State Revenues cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dip Below Metro Cities will host a virtual Annual Meeting to conduct Board
Forecast elections, on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 4:00 pm. Official notice
of this meeting, which will include officials recommended for
3. State COVID Board positions by the 2020 Nominating Committee and
Briefings quorum requirements, will be emailed to city administrators and
managers on Monday, in accordance with Metro Cities' bylaws.
4. House and Senate The meeting will include the elections of officers and new Board
Will Hold Floor members and remarks by Metro Cities' President Mark McNeill,
Sessions Tuesday and incoming President Myron Bailey. Please be sure to mark
your calendar!
5. Open Meeting Law Stay tuned for information early next week. RSVPs should be
Bill Passes House sent to Metro Cities Office Manager Jennifer Dorn. Her email
Committee is men nifer(@metrocitiesmn.orq . Please contact Patricia Nauman
at patricia(@metrocitiesmn.orq or 651-215-4002, with any
6. House questions.
Subcommittee on
Elections
Discusses State Revenues Dip Below
Elections Bill Forecast
7. Metropolitan The State Office of MN Management and Budget released
Council Addresses a revenue update today that shows state general fund receipts
Current Operations at$103 million, or 3.8%, less than what was projected in the
February 2020 Budget and Economic Forecast for February and
8. DEED Solicits March.
Employer Click here for information.
Feedback on
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Workplace Social State COVID Briefings
Distancina
Governor Walz has been providing daily COVID-19 briefings
and on Wednesday extended the Stay at Home order to May
4th. That order is included on Metro Cities' COVID-19 web
Metro Cities News page, and information on the briefings from earlier this week are
Archives in the April 7th newsletter. On Thursday, Senate Majority
Archived issues of Metro Leader Paul Gazelka issued a statement saying that he
Cities News can be found on disagreed with the continuation of the stay at home order to
our website. Click here to May 4.
view the archives! Click here for more information on the briefings.
House and Senate Will Hold Floor
Sessions Tuesday
The House and Senate have been conducting floor sessions
remotely, and both bodies will hold floor sessions next Tuesday.
The Senate COVID-19 Working Group will also meet on
Monday to take up a number of items, including an open
meeting law bill (see separate article on this topic below).
Legislators have been working behind the scenes on a number
of items. Metro Cities will post additional information as it is
available. The Legislature this week passed legislation to
provide a workers' compensation presumptive clause for
COVID-19 costs for first responders, and this legislation is now
signed into law. Metro Cities is continuing to work with the LMC
and other organizations to support state funding for these costs
and has communicated with the Governor and legislators to
express the association's support. Metro Cities is also asking
city officials to contact your local legislators to support state
funding for this purpose. See Metro Cities' April 7 newsletter for
additional information. Your assistance in this effort is greatly
appreciated.
Metro Cities COVID-19 web page is updated daily with new
information. Please check it frequently for updated COVID-19
resources.
Open Meeting Law Bill Passes
House Committee
Legislation, HF4502 Koeael, that provides additional flexibility
for public bodies when a member cannot physically be present,
was passed by the House Government Operations Committee
on April 8. The bill changes Open Meeting Law requirements in
Chapter 13D.
Click here for information.
House Subcommittee on Elections
Discusses Elections Bill
An informational meeting was held Wednesday in the House
Subcommittee on elections to discuss a draft elections bill. No
votes were taken. The bill which would only apply during
peacetime emergency.
Click here for more information.
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Metropolitan Council Addresses
Current Operations
Metropolitan Council staff walked through the agency's COVID-
related responses and budget impacts at its April 8 meeting.
The Community Development division is conducting limited
housing unit inspections and emergency maintenance on
Council-owned rental units. Virtual inspections are a new
strategy being employed to preserve housing quality while
reducing person to person interactions.
Click here for more information.
DEED Solicits Employer Feedback
on Workplace Social Distancing
As the state reviews employer requests to open additional
economic sectors, DEED has created a web survey to receive
input. If your city has received inquiries or suggestions from
employers, or if you have feedback, the survey can be
accessed here. The survey lists several workplace settings,
including construction and transportation, customer facing,
industrial, repair services, and office/professional, and allows
respondents to write suggestions on how best to create social
distancing spaces in workplaces.
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Board of Directors.This year's meeting was originally scheduled for April 16 but was cancelled due to
the COVID-19 pandemic.Metro Cities'bylaws require this meeting to be held in April. Our Tweets
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virtual meeting.Please mark your calendars!The slate of recommended officers and Board members
was emailed to city officials on Monday.A quorum of members is required.Metro Cities'President
Mark McNeill and President-elect Myron Bailey will provide remarks at this meeting.
Further information to follow!Please RSVP to Metro Cities'Office Manager Jennifer Dorn at
men nifer(o)metrocitiesmn.org We hope you can attend!
Legislature Passes Fourth COVID Response Bill
On Tuesday,the House and Senate passed a fourth COVID-19 response bill as well as an emergency
insulin bill.The COVID-19 bill contains provisions of interest to cities,including a modification to the
open meeting law.These changes were discussed by the House Government Operations Committee
last week,and the Senate COVID-19 working group on Monday.
HF 4556-Winkler provides funding for Second Harvest Heartland,grants the Commissioner of Health
emergency powers,supports the use of telemedicine,extends appellate court deadlines,permits
marriage licenses without an in-person appearance,and extends the mediation period for the Farmer-
Lender Mediation Act.Provisions of interest to cities are as follows:
Open Meeting Law
The bill makes changes to the section of open meeting law that pertain to the conditions that must be
met for a public meeting to be conducted by interactive television.The bill requires all votes be
conducted by roll call.The bill also adds an exemption on the existing requirement that a member's
remote location be accessible to the public by allowing a member who has been advised by a health
care professional against being in public for personal or family medical reasons.Please note this
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exemption applies only when a state of emergency has been declared and it expires 60 days after the
removal of the state of emergency.The cap of three times per year that a member may participate in a
public meeting remotely that is in law applies to this exemption.Metro Cities supports this provision
and signed onto a letter with the LMC and other organizations as this language was considered by
House and Senate committees last week HERE.
Diivers'Licenses
The bill allows a person who moves to Minnesota during a public health emergency to wait longer than
30 days to apply for a commercial driver's license(CDL)and more than 60 days for a non-commercial
driver's license.The bill also allows for medical certificate waivers for commercial driver's licenses
during an emergency.The bill allows the Commissioner of Public Safety to develop emergency
procedures for the issuance of commercial driver's licenses.
MnDOT and Metropolitan Council
HF 4556 requires the MnDOT Commissioner and Metropolitan Council to report to the legislature on the
emergency powers used during a peacetime emergency.The report is required to be submitted within
30 days following the end of the emergency.The bill extends a deadline for the Metropolitan Council to
submit the Transit Finance Report to the Legislature from October 15,2020 to February 15,2021.
HF 4556 provides for allowable uses of federal transportation funds from the CARES Act by the
Metropolitan Council and MnDOT to include protection equipment for transit operators,personal
protection equipment,safety training and frequent cleaning of vehicles.A report to the legislature on
the use of funds is required by February 15,2021.
Vehicle Registrations
The bill makes a change as to how vehicle registration fee amounts are determined.Tab fee amounts
will be based on MSRP or vehicle price.Vehicles purchased will pay an initial amount of 1.285 percent
of the value,an increase from the current 1.25 percent.A vehicle destination charge will no longer be
included in the price of the vehicle for this purpose.
Bill Votes and Summary
HF 4556 passed the House on a vote of 103-31 and the Senate 64-3.As the bill was considered by the
House,amendments were proposed to eliminate the state's peacetime emergency order,which were
defeated.No similar amendments were introduced in the Senate.The bill is expected to be signed by
Governor Walz.See HERE for a summary of the bill.
MnDOT Estimates COVID-19 Fiscal Impacts
The MN Department of Transportation(MnDOT)has developed an estimate of fiscal impacts for
COVID-19 transportation revenue sources.These estimates will be updated as additional information is
known.Estimates were provided with the caveat that the situation is fluid and the scope of impacts are
still unknown.It is estimated at this point that there will be a roughly$175M reduction in revenues in
FY2020 or 7%,and roughly$265M in FY2021 or 10%,for a total revenue loss of$440M or 9%for the
biennium.
The Highway User Tax Distribution Fund(HUTDF)is estimated to be slightly below forecast through
March.MnDOT estimates that the fund is down$4.6 million year to date.MnDOT is estimating a 30%
drop compared for the remainder of this fiscal year,and a 15%drop in the next fiscal year.This drop will
affect Municipal State Aid(MSA)fund levels.
Tab fees and motor vehicle sales tax(MVST)revenues are estimated to be in line with the current
forecast through March,at an increase of 5 to 6 percent,however MVST is likely to start declining
sharply.MnDOT is currently assuming a 50%drop for the rest of the fiscal year,and a 25%drop in
FY2021.For tab fees are estimated to see a 10%decline for the rest of FY2020 and a 5%decline in
FY2021.
House Ways&Means Committee Discusses State Budget Outlook
MN Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans and Minnesota's State Economist Dr.
Kalambokidis testified before the Ways and Means Committee on Monday.Dr.Kalambokidis gave a
similar update on the state of the U.S.economy as she did for the Senate COVID-19 Response Working
Group last week.A major theme of her testimony was the uncertainty that hangs over attempts to
project economic trends during this pandemic.Dr.Kalambokidis stated that while a lot depends on how
the virus plays out,growth should begin to accelerate next year,but even with that growth the economy
will not catch up to where it would have been without the virus.
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According to the latest report,the state's general fund receipts were$103 million less than projected in
February.The department told members to expect these shortfalls to grow,but they could not say by
how much given the incomplete information at their disposal.The delays in tax deadlines mean not only
that money is not coming in at its usual time,but that crucial signals used for forecasting are also
missing from the analysis.
Some committee members raised questions concerning the process of extending the Governor's
peacetime emergency declaration.Other questions concerned the use of budget reserves.Members are
beginning to consider how to balance the state's budget given the decreased revenues and increased
spending in response to COVID-19.A review of the statute that outlines the process by which the state's
budget reserve can be used was discussed.It was pointed out by Representative Liebling that the
governor has the power of unallotment,and Commissioner Frans confirmed that if there is an existing
deficit after the reserve has been exhausted,the Governor can balance the budget"by reducing
unexpended allotments of any prior appropriation or transfer."
There was interest from members on the Governor's position on a bonding bill.Commissioner Frans
noted that a unique aspect of a bonding bill is that it takes several years to be implemented.
The House's non-partisan Chief Fiscal Analyst Bill Marx provided a spreadsheet and memo describing
the federal funding that Minnesota is set to receive.
Senate COVID-19 Working Group
The Senate COVID-19 Working Group,chaired by Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka,met on Monday
to consider a range of issues,including health emergency powers,medical assistance eligibility,
coroner access to information,open meeting law modifications on remote participation,marriage
licenses and federal transportation funds.Click HERE for a video recording of the meeting.Metro Cities
signed a joint letter of support for the proposed open meeting law modifications that was provided to
the working group.
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings
Below are highlights from this week's Monday and Tuesday briefings from Governor Walz.See the
state's COVID-19 web page for the latest specific health data.
Monday.
The Governor discussed the extension of the state's peacetime emergency declaration for an additional
30 days and reiterated the goal of buying time to build hospital capacity.The Governor indicated he has
called on the state to dramatically build up its own testing capabilities.The Governor repeated his
mantra of"test,trace,isolate,open back up,"throughout the briefing.
Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Joe Kelly,announced that FEMA has
approved a request for non-congregate shelters that will allow sheltering and isolation of individuals
who do not have a safe place to be quarantined.FEMA will typically fund congregate shelters during
disasters,but congregate conditions are not conducive to a public health emergency of this kind.
Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle discussed Metro Transit's reduced service levels and said
Metro Mobility is delivering food and will provide free rides to and from work for individuals working at a
health care facility.
Management and Budget(MMB)Commissioner Myron Frans spoke about the state budget and said a
new budget forecast will be prepared in May.The department has also issued a hiring freeze on all
executive branch positions,and the Governor and agency commissioners will take a 10 percent pay cut
for this year.See below for a more information on the state budget outlook delivered by MMB to the
House Ways and Means Committee.
Tuesday.
Governor Walz discussed the process for declaring a peacetime emergency which allows a governor to
declare an emergency,and after five days provides that the executive council can extend the emergency
to 30 days.The governor can then extend an order,but the legislature can eliminate the extension if
both bodies vote to do so.If the governor elects to extend a declaration while the legislature is not in
session,they must be called in for a special session to be allowed to vote on the matter.The Governor
also clarified the differences in the peacetime emergency declaration and the Stay at Home order.
The Governor provided updates on conversations with agriculture leaders and United Food and
Commercial Workers and said maintaining the integrity of Minnesota's food supply is a top priority.
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Administration official Joe Kelly spoke about the recently established public-facing dashboard show
and a high level of site traffic.He also mentioned that he participates in regular calls with county,tribal,
and city emergency managers to coordinate efforts.Steve Grove,Commissioner of the Department of
Employment and Economic Development(DEED),gave an update on the number of people applying for
unemployment insurance and repeated his advice that self-employed workers apply for UI now,even
though they will be denied,because the department will reach back out to those workers as soon as the
system is ready to process their applications.
Metropolitan Council Environment Committee Approves Emergency Declaration
The Metropolitan Council Environment Committee on Tuesday ratified an Emergency Declaration for
Metropolitan Council Environment Services(MCES)to do flood preparation and mitigation for
wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities.Staff explained the declaration is necessary to
mitigate impacts of seasonal flooding at the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant,and other
plants.This will allow MCES to create temporary roads to and from the plant and to implement
mitigation measures to ensure the plant can operate.The Committee's action will be forwarded to the
full Metropolitan Council for consideration and action.To see the business item,click here.
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Leadership in the Valley Program
The Founding Graduating Class of 2020
About the Program
MISSION: To engage local leaders to invest in their community by embracing our history, community
affairs, and current challenges to enrich life in the valley, make our communities stronger and enhance
personal leadership skills.
OVERVIEW:The program gives participants the opportunity to better understand our community and to
prepare for the challenges it faces by meeting with and learning from today's leaders. Leadership in the
Valley is an educational opportunity that broadens perspectives and allows participants to gain
increased understanding of community dynamics and public issues.The makeup of each year's class is
intended to reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of our community.
ELIGIBILITY: Residents who live or individuals who work in the St. Croix Valley area are eligible to apply
for Leadership in the Valley. Applications are available March 1st and must be received by the deadline:
May 15th (postmark deadline).
STRUCTURE: Leadership in the Valley is a nine-month program from September through May. Classes
meet in different locations around the community each month exploring a major topic covered by
knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, group activities, demonstrations and class discussions.
Topics addressed include community and the arts, government, agriculture and environment, education,
diversity, public safety-law, economic development/business, health and human services, and
leadership development. At the end of the Leadership in the Valley program year, a graduation
ceremony and dinner will be held in recognition of the class. With 2019-2020 being an inaugural year,
the 2020 class will be the first alumni out of the program and will be charter members of the Leadership
in the Valley Alumni Association.
ATTENDANCE: Leadership in the Valley requires a strict time commitment. Class members must attend a
minimum of 80 percent of all sessions and participate in a community project with classmates.The class
will break into smaller groups to work together on a community project which will take additional time
outside of the class sessions. This is a requirement to graduate from the program. The community
projects serve as a crucible where class members will practice and apply leadership skills in a small-
group experience,work with community leaders,gain an in-depth understanding of a community
organization and/or community need, and make a positive difference in the lives of others. Project work
is done outside of regular day session meetings. Meeting times and locations are determined by project
group members.
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COST:A$25.00 non-refundable application fee is due when this application is submitted. The tuition fee
for Leadership in the Valley is $1,195 for non-Chamber members and $995 for Chamber members,
which covers all costs for orientation meals, materials, supplies and supplemental transportation
throughout the year.The fee may be paid by the participant and/or their business firm or organization.
Payment must be received by August 1, 2019,to participate in the program.
BENEFITS
Leadership in the Valley allows participants to:
• Gain exposure to current issues and developments
• Visit local sites and facilities
• Meet local and regional leaders
• Develop and expand network of contacts
• Broaden perspectives and understanding
• Build friendships and working relationships with class members
• Give back to the community through participation in group project
• Bring together people who welcome the opportunity to expand their involvement in
community affairs and are willing
• to explore new leadership responsibilities in the valley
• Enhance and grow leadership skills and form beneficial professional relationships
• Stimulate an understanding of the forces and trends affecting the development of the
community
• Increase knowledge of, and commitment to, the greater Stillwater area (the Valley)
Application Process:
Complete the online application. Please allow 30-40 minutes. In addition, each candidate must submit
two letters of support with the application, one of which must come from someone outside the
applicant's present employer and one from a direct supervisor as appropriate for support to attend the
program and refer you. If you are an owner of a business, two letters of outside support are acceptable.
The Chamber staff and the Leadership in the Valley Steering Committee are not allowed to prepare
letters of support for candidates.
The letters should describe how the person knows you, how long they have known you, and explain why
they think you should be considered for Leadership in the Valley.
Participants must attend at least 80%of all sessions (maximum 2 absences). The first kick-off program
day is mandatory in effort to develop early cohesion of the group. Attendance below the 80%guideline
means the participant will not graduate from Leadership in the Valley. Class projects will consume time
outside of the regular day sessions approximately 10-20 hours of outside time. Project group members
schedule meetings according to their collective availability.
The Leadership in the Valley Steering Committee will review each application independently.
Applications will be evaluated, and applicants be will notified by letter about this year's class selection
by the end of June.
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Curriculum
Wednesday, September 11, 2019, New Class Reception (Evening Event)
Thursday, September 12, 2019, Program Kick-Off
Thursday, October 10, 2019, Community and the Arts
Thursday, November 14, 2019, Public Safety and Law
Thursday, December 12, 2019, Diversity
Thursday, January 9, 2020, Health & Human Services
Thursday, February 13, 2020, Education Day
Thursday, March 19, 2020, Business and Economic Development
Thursday, April 9, 2020, Government
Wednesday, May 13, 2020,Agriculture & Environment
Thursday, May 14, 2020, Graduation Ceremony(Evening Event)
The Greater Stillwater Chamber maintains a non-discriminatory policy as an equal opportunity
organization to ensure that all participants are treated equally and fairly, regardless of age, race,sex,
creed, color, handicap, or national origin.
If you have questions, please contact the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce at
info@greaterstillwaterchamber.com or 651-439-4001.
Thank you to the Steering Committee Members for serving!
Annette Sallman, Stillwater Area Public Schools
Bill Howell,The Goodman Group/The Lakes
Chase O'Keefe,Anchored Chiropractic PLLC
Chris Eng, Washington County
Jeanne Tongson, Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
Jeff Labs, Royal Credit Union
Jeffrey Wiberg, Solar Consultant All Energy Solar
Jen Bertsch, Moxy Coaching
Jill Greenhalgh, Century College
John Ostrowski, Ostrowski, Insurance Agency, Inc.
Kelly Stenerson, United Way of Washington County- East
Margaret Smith, UXL, Creating Successful Leaders
Robin Anthony, Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
Sharon Mason, Century College
Stacie Jensen, Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
Ted Wegleitner, Lakeview Hospital
Timothy Safe,Agent Pathfinder Insurance Brokers
Tom McCarty, City of Stillwater
Check out more on our website HERE.
Apply HERE.
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From: Lenczewski,Ann T.
To: marvmccomberCabaol.com
Cc: Eric Johnson
Subject: 4/13/20 Update#2
Date: Monday,April 13,2020 6:52:08 PM
Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee
The House Ways and Means Committee held a remote hearing today on the state
economy and fiscal issues. Laura Kalambokidis, the State Economist said the
economy is contracting quickly. She walked through numerous uncertainties
projected in the MN state budget and answered legislators' questions. MMB
Commissioner Frans also answered questions. Of note, Commissioner Frans was
asked about Governor Walz's view of a bonding bill. Frans was noncommittal. He
shared concerns about the where the bond market might be this summer. He said
the plus side is the counter cyclical stimulative effect and the negative is that many
needs will be competing for the budget reserve during the upcoming deficit.
Minnesota Senate COVID-19 Response Working Group meets
The Minnesota Senate COVID-19 Response Working Group met to preview the
provisions that will appear on the House and Senate floor tomorrow.
As part of a previous agreement, the Minnesota Legislature is only taking up changes
that have been agreed upon by all four caucuses. The areas of focus in tomorrow's
bill are health and human services, judiciary, transportation, and local
government. On Saturday, April 11, I sent you the language they will be voting on.
There is a chance they will also pass the emergency insulin legislation as well.
A few specific measures that will be taken up include temporary changes to open
meeting laws for military personnel and emergencies, an extension of out-of-state
CDL license expiration dates and related requirements, and greater flexibility with
valid will requirements. Other provisions include changes to the marriage license
process, Medical Assistance eligibility, and the Minnesota Department of Health's
Emergency Powers.
Currently, there is not a scheduled meeting date for the group's next hearing.
However, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) indicated he looks forward
to continued committee hearings via Zoom and working collaboratively.
Walz Extends Peacetime Emergency
Today, Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-35 extending the peacetime
emergency in Minnesota for 30 days.
Governor Walz declared a peacetime emergency to respond to the COVID-19
pandemic on March 13, 2020. On March 15, Minnesota detected the first confirmed
cases caused by"community spread"infections not epidemiologically linked to
overseas travel. By March 17, all 50 states had reported a confirmed case of COVID-
19. And on March 21, the Minnesota Department of Health announced the first
confirmed fatality due to COVID-19 in Minnesota.
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Since the Governor declared a peacetime emergency, Minnesota has taken strong
steps to respond to and provide relief for COVID-19: closure of schools and
implementation of a distance learning period; enhanced protections for veterans in
our veterans homes; activation of the National Guard to assist in relief efforts;
measures to preserve personal protective equipment; temporary closure of bars,
restaurants, and other places of public accommodation; efforts to provide economic
relief and stability to those impacted by the pandemic; regulatory changes allowing
our state agencies and licensing boards to ensure fast relief to Minnesotans; and an
order directing Minnesotans to stay at home to slow the spread of the virus. Today's
extension of the peacetime emergency is necessary for many of these measures to
continue.
This extension of the peacetime emergency is effective today through May 13, 2020,
and the Governor will seek the Executive Council's approval of the extension this
afternoon.
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Bill Allows Restaurants to Sell Alcohol With Take-Out Meals
April 17, 2020
While bars and restaurants remain closed to in-person dining in order to contain the
community spread of COVID-19, the Minnesota Legislature is assisting restaurants that
provide take-out food orders by allowing some off-premises sales of alcoholic
beverages for restaurants with on-premises licenses.
A new bill will allow restaurants that currently hold certain liquor licenses to sell alcohol
with take-out meals. Alcoholic beverages must be sold in the original, unopened
packing and the restaurant must confirm that the person picking up the take-out order
is at least 21 years of age.
The bill limits the amount of alcohol that may be sold with any single order to 72
ounces (total) of malt liquor, hard seltzer, or cider; and 750 milliliters (ml) of wine. For
reference, a traditional can size is 12 ounces, and a bottle of wine is often 750 ml, so
this is likely a six-pack and a bottle of wine.
All other provisions of Minnesota liquor laws still apply. The legislation does not allow
for restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages, but only to sell beverages with a take-out
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order that includes prepared food. It also does not change any existing law that applies
to licensed brewers.
Cities may opt out
The new bill provides that cities may opt out of this measure and thereby prohibit the
off-sale of liquor by restaurants without an off-sale license. While the bill does not
explicitly state whether a resolution or ordinance is required to opt out, the bill's author,
Sen. Karin Housely (R-St. Mary's Point), stated on the Senate floor that the intent was
that cities could override this authority by resolution.
For cities that wish to opt out of this new, temporary off-sale authority for restaurants
providing take-out, the League has provided a model resolution.
See Model Resolution Here .
Given the popularity of this effort, this bill will likely pass and be signed into law quickly.
The law will be effective statewide and expire when Gov. Tim Walz lifts the executive
orders requiring the closure of bars and restaurants.
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