HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes- June 5th - corrected 2020 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: June 5th 2020
TO: City Council Members& Staff
FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
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Zoning &Development Items:
1. No new applications have been received;Staff did meet on site with LOWE'S and we expect to see an application for a garden center
expansion and additional screening—maybe in July?
2. 1 personally delivered most of the Economic Recovery GRANT CHECKS on Friday but had to mail four. Enclosed is a copy of the final
letter that was attached to these and was signed(electronically) by Mike L and Mary M.
3. The City has issued an OUTSIDE Sales permit to Applebee's—they have begun set up on the west side of their lot; we notice other
firms already with outside sales abilities to begin to open further.
4. The City Police and subsequently my office was involved in the issuance and review of a POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
DOG determination—a small dog nipped a young girl. Of course, a lot of intertwining issues and facts, but with no
significant injury and that the Owners promptly complied with the City's rules on dog re-introduction,we hope the matter
will not be repeated. See the enclosed letter to the owner—the dog is named BAXTER and is 11 lbs. '
5. At the City Council Meeting, Council Member Runk referred to a grant application to the MET COUNCIL by
WASHINGTON COUNTY for their proposed south frontage road. I have that document here at City Hall,but will send
it out in separate attachment.The general issue is that a number of positions regarding the public engagement elements
in the proposal are not clearly supported by the historical record.Despite these challenges,Staff continues to work with
the County on understanding the project and working towards a report to the Council later this summer as to the pro
and cons.
COVID-19 Matters:
o This is the Governor's-PORTAL—Many documents/Exec. Orders can be found: https://mn.gov/covidl9 Washington County has
initiated a County Dashboard containing more localized COVID-19 Impacts and rates LINK->>HERE
■ The City's first Summer Park Event—held on June 2nd—Crafts in Oak park Crossing Park—WENT VERY WELL with approximately 40
participants.Additional protocols to advance social distancing,hand sanitizer,etc.were implemented. 4
■ City Hall reopened on JUNE 1, 2020 — Staff did a very fine job with social distancing and
wearing masks. Some visitors also returned, but what we have also discovered is that OPH
STAFF/COUNCIL/CONSULTANTS all worked very hard to continue a delivery of services
and there did not seem to be any GEARING up lag.Certainly not normalcy,but getting there.
■ Staff is getting some pushback from Tennis Sanitation with comments from them stating that
the holding of the CLEAN-UP day would be putting their workers at-risk for COVID-19.We are
reviewing their comments,many of which are not based on fact and/or do not take into account
practical and reasonable safety precautions that can be put in place,such as requiring people
to stay in their cars,&-distancing,etc.And, in light of more actions by the Governor, it would
not seem appropriate to cancel the event slated for 6/27—three weeks away.
Other Items:
• Please see the MAY Police End of Month report from Chief DeRosier.
• The Chief of Police position has been posted at the League of Minnesota Cities -see link->LMC and MN CHIEFS OF POLICE Association.
https://www.mnchiefs.orq/'obs-in-law-enforcement
• PW Staff is installing a stairway at the trail junction located in the image,this has received XCEL approval—near the fly-ash site.This will
prevent continued use of the slope and is at a point where there is some trail confusion as to directions—these stairs will allow pedestrians
to make better adjustments.
• Betty Caruso has supplied the updated Financial Report and Budget outlook. (SEE NEXT PAGE)
Mayor McComber provided:
1. NLC—Pandemic response Update—Issue 28 and other updates
2. Lockridge Grindal—Legislative Update—WALZ ANNOUNCMENTS
3. Metro Cities News for 5/29/20
4. Information on the House Transportation Bill—TIS—INVEST IN AMERICA
5. Invest in America Fact Sheet
6. Other Background Information and Updates from Mary M.-Dated June 4th
Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574
6/4/20
TO:
RE: Grant Application - City of Oak Park Heights Award Letter
Congratulations,the City Economic Development Authority (which is effectively the City Council)has
reviewed your GRANT APPLICATION request to the City of Oak Park Heights-Economic Assistance
for Recovery—COVID-19 Response Program and believes your application to be of substantial value.
Accordingly, it has made an award in the amount you requested. Enclosed you will find a check in the
amount of:
We hope this award benefits your business and helps keep you, your staff and your customers safe as
well as assisting in the general recovery from the pandemic.
As outlined in the Application packet, we only ask that by Oct 31, 2020 that you provide to us a short
summary of how these funds were specifically utilized and if you believe it was helpful and/or made
an impact. Please send that communication to Eric Johnson, City Administrator -
eajohnsongci . ofoakparkheights.com.
Kind Regards,
Mike Lilj egren
President, City of Oak Park Heights
Economic Development Authority & City Council Member
Mary McComber
Board Member, City of Oak Park Heights
Economic Development Authority & Mayor
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574
6/5/20
Ms. Mary Krueger
14806 58th Street N 1 a
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
RE: Baxter—Dog Bite Matter
Thank you for providing the requested information to review the matter. The City understands there are a number of
entangling issues and legalities associated with dog ownership and private property interests.The matter is unfortunate
and yet the City must balance your interests with those of the complainant, regardless of a possibility of trespassing.
To this end the City has adopted City Ord 601.14 (enclosed)which outlines process to review the matter.
We know following facts:
1. All licensure and vaccinations are up to date with the dog—documentation provided.
2. Prior training has been undertaken and written statements have been provided by neighbors and people with reasonable background
knowledge about the dog.
3. The underlying medical position of the dog owner's(your daughter)primary care physician as being a required—"emotional support
animal'—See enclosed letter.
4. The nature of the dog,its neighborhood history and that it is 11 lbs.—it likely does not constitute an apparent public menace and does
not have an prior known and documented history of aggressive behavior;and that the complainant was not on public property and
was"cutting-thru"private lands and a known townhome association.
5. You came into immediate compliance by removing the dog from the property and remains kenneled as required.
6. You have paid the$50 review fee.
7. We are in a COVID-19 environment and which can delay certain training abilities.
Considering the foregoing, my office is able to allow the dog to be returned; however, we still need to ensure there is
not a duplication of this event; regardless of any"trespassing claims".Accordingly, at this time you may return the dog
to the City on June 6th subject to the following conditions which will be strictly enforced:
1. When the dog is outside of the home—regardless of location or duration of time, it must be on a leash at all
times and with appropriate muzzle.
2. Considering the COVID-19 delays and medical conditions noted by the Physician, you must provide proof of
completed dog training not later than August 31st,2020 which must be provided to me by such date; if it is not
provided the City will again require the removal of the dog.
There are several enclosures to this letter for documentation purposes.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Eric Johnson
City Administrator
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one (I) minute or less lapse of time between each animal noise
during the five (5)minute period. This provision shall not apply to
dogs or cats that are responding to trespassers or to dogs or cats
that are teased or similarly provoked to bark or meow.
B. Any person seeking immediate relief may, by telephone, notify the City
Clerk, Animal Control Officer, or law enforcement officer of an alleged
violation of this Ordinance. A telephone call does not,however, constitute
a formal complaint to initiate the citation process. All formal complaints
shall be submitted in writing to the attention of the City Clerk and shall
describe the dog or cat, state the acts committed by the dog or cat, the
name and address of the person owning or harboring the dog or cat, and
the name and address of the person making the complaint. The City Clerk
shall then promptly notify the person owning or harboring the dog or cat
of the acts complained of, either by letter or door tag, and shall request
that the nuisance be abated or eliminated within a specified time period.
The City Clerk shall also cause the Animal Control Officer or law
enforcement offer to investigate and file a report on the complaint.
C. Upon receipt of a second complaint of a violation of this Ordinance, the
City Clerk shall cause the Animal Control Officer or law enforcement
officer to investigate and file a second report on the complaint. If the
offense is corroborated by the investigation, the City Clerk shall, by
certified letter, notify the person owning or harboring the dog or cat of the
violations complained of, and require that the nuisance be abated or
eliminated within twenty-four (24) hours or some other reasonable time
specified in the letter. A copy of the letter shall be mailed to the Animal
Control Officer and a copy shall be mailed to the person making the
complaint.
D. If the owner fails to take corrective action within twenty-four (24) hours
(or within the time specified in the letter), the City Clerk shall contact the
appropriate law enforcement agency and/or the City Attorney, inform
them of the alleged violation,and request that the owner be cited.
601.14 Dangerous Dog Provision.
A. It shall be illegal for any person to own, keep, possess, or harbor any dog
that has been declared a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog. This
prohibition shall apply whether said declaration has occurred in the City or
in some other jurisdiction. This prohibition shall also apply whether said
declaration was made pursuant to M.S. §347.50 or pursuant to another
statute or ordinance which is substantially similar to M.S. §347.50.
1. If a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog has bitten a
person, then the dog shall first be quarantined according to the
provisions of Section 601.18. Following said quarantine period,
then the provisions of paragraphs (2) and(3) shall apply.
2. The Animal Control Officer or law enforcement officer shall
immediately seize and impound any dangerous dog or potentially
dangerous dog that is found within the City. The dog will be kept
no fewer than ten (10) calendar days. The owner has until the end
of this time period to provide written verification that the dog will
be legally removed from the City, or that the dog will be
euthanized. The owner must pay all associated impounding and
boarding costs prior to the release of the dog. Upon its release, the
dog shall be immediately transported to a location outside the City.
3. Any such dog that is not properly claimed within ten (10) calendar
days shall be humanely euthanized. The owner of the dog that is
euthanized shall be responsible to pay the impounding, boarding,
and euthanization costs.
4. The owner of any dog declared a"potentially dangerous dog" shall
cause the removal of the dog from the City as outlined in 601.14
A. After a minimum of ten days following the removal of the dog,
the owner may appeal to the City Administrator to again keep or
maintain the dog in the City. Such appeal shall include the
following:
/a. Provide in writing to the City the request to return the dog
to the City. This letter must be signed (or cosigned) by the
property owner.
�b. Provide veterinarian documentation on all required
vaccinations being complete and up to date for such dog.
Vo*�c. Provide documentation that the dog (and any other dog or
cat in the home) is duly licensed.
d. Provide detailed third-party written certification that the
dog has passed a"Canine Good Citizen"obedience training
test and program as approved by the American Kennel
Club; which must be taken (or retaken) after the
"potentially dangerous dog" finding has been made. Such
certification will include written and signed documentation
showing the professional entity the examiner is
representing along with proof of liability insurance. The
examiner and certifying entity will attest that the dog has
shown no signs of aggression or similar behavior, and the
dog does not chase or otherwise leave the homeowners
�+� property or act in an aggressive manner. This certification
will include the credentials of the examiner from the AKC
showing current standing and type of certification.
/e. Provide documentation from the property owner's
insurance provider that such homeowner's (or other)policy
does for liability purposes cover the dog residing in the
residence.
f. Provide a written signed statement that the dog has not
been kept in the City during this appeal process.
g. Provide a $50.00 fee payable to the City to the cover City
costs for review of the appeal and its related elements.
h. Provide verification that dog will be kept inside a fenced
yard capable of containing the animal at all times while
outside of the residence. Electronic control fences will not
meet the criteria of this ordinance. If the dog is taken
outside the home and fenced area or removed from the
property within this City; the dog will be under control by
static leash and muzzle by a person competent to control
the animal.
B. The City Administrator shall consider this submitted documentation and if
all items are complete and in satisfactory condition,the City Administrator
shall issue a written finding that the dog may be returned to the Ci
C. Should the dog subsequently be found as a potentially dangerous dog for a
second event, the dog shall be removed from the City consistent with this
ordinance and the City shall not afford a secondary appeal process to again
return the dog to the City.
D. Notwithstanding the provisions found in this Section, in all circumstances
the dog, owner and property must be compliant with all other rules and
ordinances of the City.
h. This Section (601.14) shall not apply to police dogs under the control of a
licensed law enforcement officer during the performance of official police
activities.
601.15 Females in Heat.
Every female dog or cat in heat shall be confined in a building or other secure
enclosure in such manner that such female cannot come in contact with another
dog or cat, respectively, except for the express purpose of planned breeding, and
shall be controlled on a leash while being exercised.
601.16 Sanitation.
Eric Johnson
I am writing this letter to help clarify the events of an unfortunate incident that occurred on the evening of May 22.
This incident involved Andrea's dog,Baxter,a 9 pound Morkie.
On that evening I was going to take Baxter out for a walk.I put the leash on Baxter and started to exit the front door of our
townhouse at 14806 58t4 St N unit 1-A,Oak Park Heights.I was about to close the door,when Baxter jerked on the leash and
started to bark at a young girl,Anastasia,in our front yard.Baxterjerked the leash out of my hand.The girl started to scream
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and ran up the hili to her mother.At that time her mother was in the Watermark church parking lot,with two other children,
talking on the phone.My husband,who was standing at the front door,immediately ran after the dog and secured him in his
arms. Unfortunately,Baxter had bit the girl in the backside.I immediately went to the affected girl and was unable to see
where Baxter had bit her.There was no tearing of her clothes.The girl's mother did not get off the phone to attend to her
daughter.Bob only spoke briefly to the mother,since she was still on the phone.We returned home.
Later that evening Officer Hicks came to our house and took her report.I asked Officer Hicks about the little girl. She indicated
to us that there were 2 small wounds and in her opinion it was not a serious bite.
The mother and young girl,Anastasia,both said she was on the rock wall.The rock wall is some distance from our front door.
Please see photo marked#1.The rock wall would have been unattainable for our dog to climb and then chase her into the
parking lot.As the picture indicates,the area where she said she was,is a distance from our front door.Anastasia,if she had
been where she said she was,the dog,in all probability would not have seen her.Photo#2 shows where I first saw Anastasia.
The rock wall is also private property.That does not excuse Baxter's behavior but the fact is Anastasia was trespassing and she
was in nurfrnntwird II
I have enclosed a letter written by Darlene Albrecht,a neighbor,who will attest to our claim that Baxter is always on a leash.
Baxter had his leash on him when he bit the girl.
I have enclosed a letter from the kennel where Baxter stays when we are travelling.This is where Baxter is now.He will
conclude his 10 day period of quarantine lune 6a'.
I have enclosed a letter from Baxter's groomer. That letter states that Baxter will take the appropriate class when the next class
is offered.Also,he has never shown aggressive behavior toward the staff at Petco.
I have enclosed copies of the classes that Baxter has taken and graduated.I also called Total Recall,a training facility,in Hugo.I
thought maybe Baxter could start a class sooner.However,their class for"Good Citizen Canine"will not start until mid-July.
Again class schedules are being affected by the virus.
I have enclosed a letter form Andrea's primary physician stating the need to get this dog back home.
We will enroll Baxter in class as soon as possible. Meanwhile,we would like to get Baxter back in our home.We have a muzzle
for Baxter.in the future,we will not allow Baxter outside without his muzzle,
He will be leashed as always.
We cannot keep Baxter at the Kennel.The cost is$50 plus tax per day.The 10 day cost for Baxter is over$500.00.
1 appreciate yourtime while attending this matter and thankyou in advance.
Please email your response to me at marvkrueeer929@ymail.com A prompt response is greatly appreciated.
sincerely,
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Eric Johnson
City Administrator
Oak Park Heights, Mfg
May 29, 2020
To Whom it May Concern:
Goldwood Kennels is a family owned boarding kennel for dogs and cats located in White Bear Lake,
Minnesota. Our staff has cared for "Baxter" Krueger on three different occasions since January,
2020. While in our care "Baxter" has been friendly and playful when interacting with our staff and
exhibited no aggressive behaviors. While he is here at Goldwood he can see, hear and is aware of
other dogs around him, but he does not physically interact or play with other dogs directly, only staff
members.
If we can be of further assistance, or should you have additional questions with regard to this matter,
please feel free to contact me directly.
Best Regards,
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Co-Owner, Goldwood Kennels Inc.
To Whom it may concern,
Baxter is a regular at our Petco salon and has not displayed aggressive
behavior towards our staff or other guests. He has attended multiple obedience
classes with a certified trainer and we are working with Andrea to get him back
in for some additional training when our classes resume after being shut down
during the shelter in place. We will provide her with the necessary paperwork
for validation of obedience classes upon reopening. Please feel free to contact
us at the store phone number at (651) 351- 1485.
Thank You,
Petco Staff &Management
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Family Practice
1500 Curve Crest Blvd. StillwaterMedical Grmp
Stillwater, MN 55082
Clinic: 651-439-1234
Appointment: 651-439-1234
6/1/2020
Andrea C Krueger
14806 58th St N 1-a
Oak Park Heights MN 55082
06/01/20
To Whom It May Concern:
Andrea C Krueger is currently under my professional care for treatment of a-mental
illness defined by the DSM-IV. I have prescribed an emotional support animal as part of
the treatment program developed for her. The presence of this emotional animal is
necessary for 4ndrea's mental-health.
I am licensed by the state of Minnesota to practice medicine. My license number is
57044.
Please allow Andrea C Krueger to have her emotional support animal reside with her.
Si rely,
Cecilia P cencia, DO MPH 6/1/2020
MR#: 90927746 Page 1 of 1
Liewsed Marriage and Family Therapist
Christim?Heart Counseling
1751 Tower Dr.W,,Ste.
Stiuw3ter, MN SSM2
651-439-2059 ext.718:karte@chrisfianhearttounsefing c om
Jane 2,2024
To Whom It May Concern=
I aura w ting a letter on behalf of my Client,Andrea Krueger,birthdate 7/31/78,mprding her
dog$axter.I have seen Andrea for therapy services on a weekly basis sine July 23,2013_She
has spoken at emery session about her dear dog Sexter,who in many ways could be onsidered
her Therapy Rog.It is with the sincerest of requests that I ask Haat Andres to allowed to bring
Baxter borne,given that he undergoes additional behaAdor therapy lessons,to live mdth Andrea.
If you have any questions regarding this request please direct them to me through the cmrtatt
Information provided above.
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Declaration Page INSURANCE
Policy Number: 31831-11-00 Premiums/Fees
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Next Rabies Vaccination On: 08-04-22 Previous Rabies Vaccination:
VETERINARY CLINIC OWNER OF ANIMAL
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2211 11th Avenue E. / 14806 58th St N
North St Paul, MN 55109 . Stillwater, MN 55082
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., P.O. Box 2007
11 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
June 4, 2020
To: Mayor and Council
From: Brian DeRosier, Chief of Police
Subject: Police Activity Report—May 2020
This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of May
2020. Officers responded to and generated 2,770 calls for service in the City of Oak Park Heights during
the month.
Due to the current events of the CV-19 pandemic I will highlight what is being done within the Police
Department:
All previous enacted protocols remain in place for the police department.
We are still operating at full capacity following the previously established decon and PPE standards.
PD staff continues to do a great job with daily cleaning and decon of the PD area and kitchen areas.
We continue protocol recommended by Regions EMS that all staff will wear a cloth face mask at all
times while walking about in the public and community areas of our building. Officers are not required
to wear the mask while in the squad car, but are required to wear them when out and dealing with the
public.
I am still waiting for back orders of N95 masks and testing hood.
We now have a very good supply of decon supplies on hand that we have been able to obtain at local
retailers along with ordering from outside normal channels such as alcohol distillery that is producing
hand sanitizer.
I continue to provide weekly "or more if needed" operational period briefs/debrief about our
operations in the PD to address any changing operational orders and the state of operations under the
emergency declaration. To date I have issued 19 briefs during the 10 operational weekly periods.
We continue to have an out pouring of support from the community. We have received more bulk
decon spray from local distillery, Axon the manufacture of our Taser's sent a supply of decon and masks,
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., P.O. Box 2007
11 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Teamsters Union provided cloth masks, Smoke Shack gave hand sanitizer,Josephs dropped off pies. All
have been responded to with thank you cards.
Rioting and Civil Unrest:
With the rioting and civil unrest in the metro area along with the recent transfer of one suspect to the
MNCFOPH we have made several changes to our operations.
For a period of 5 days one officer was assigned full time to the multiagency SWAT team in assisting with
the violent protests. During this time, he was assigned in Oakdale primarily, but also in St Paul. We
backfilled his normal duty shifts with overtime.
Officers daily shifts have been extended to provide extra coverage in the city. We have not locally had
any protesting or destruction to this point however,we have seen suspected activity of persons
conducting possible scouting of areas to loot. This scouting is happening all over the metro area. One
officer,when we have multiple officers on duty, is assigned to continuous patrol of the retail corridor
when not assisting on a call. Investigators and myself are conducting patrols in the areas also to gain
any intelligence of possible activity or planning.
Officers are using the secure PD garage for personal vehicles when working at night due to vandalism to
officers vehicles around the metro.
At this point the city has expended 81.5 hrs. of overtime for response and preventative patrols due to
the riots and civil unrest.
Community Outreach
We provided 2 officers for assistance of the SWAHS graduation parade.
We provided assistance to the Boutwells community parade in escorting them safely across the Hwy as
they showed support for Community Thread.
Officers attended training courses during the month:
All in person training through the end of May had been cancelled at this point. We are only doing online
training.
1. All Officers received training on Procedural Justice
2. Both Sgts received training on the new MN Crash data portal.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., P.O. Box 2007
11 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
We expect to start training such as firearms training where we can maintain social distancing, starting in
June.
Call for Service Highlights:
With all the issues of the pandemic implementation we continue to work and deal with police work. The
department responded to many incidents during the month. This is a summary/sampling of some of
the cases we responded to and investigated:
1. Responded to complaint of neighbor shooting firearms and using fireworks. Complaint was
unfounded, the comp was intoxicated and upset over CV-19.
2. Responded to a male that jumped to his death off the Hwy 36 bridge. Investigation handled by
St Croix County as male was on their side.
3. Responded to disorderly male at gas station. He was upset that just after he purchased an ice
cream bar—they went on sale....
4. Responded to auto service location of male threatening employees. Male cited for disorderly
conduct.
5. Responded to car vs bike accident. Minor injuries
6. Responded to residence with a male out of control damaging the house. Suspect upset over CV-
19.
7. Responded to retail entryway with a snake threatening customers.
8. Responded to domestic with female ripping blinds down and throwing things around residence
because the male partner talked to another female at the bar.
9. Dealt with disorderly elderly female calling fast food locations complaining and arguing about
the food at another fast food location.
Chief DeRosier
City of I Park
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Memo
June 5, 2020
To: Mayor, Council, and City Administrator
From: Betty Caruso, Finance Director
Attached is the May 2020 General Fund and Utility Funds Overview,
Investment Schedule and Cash and Investment Balances, A Summary of
Budget Impacts through 5/31/20. A summary of activity is as follows:
Cash and Investments:
• Interest rates continue to drop. Investments made during the month
are for 1 year to 2 years, at a rate of.15% to .35%.
• 95% of the City's investments are maturing during 2020-2022. This
is the first time I have ever dealt with such low interest rates. The
decision to keep everything maturing in the next 2 years is to
hopefully capture rates as they move upward.... they can't move too
much further downward. There are a few non-callable investments
still in the portfolio with 1%-3% rates which is helping the overall
interest earnings.
• The money is being invested with safety, cash flow, and best rates
available as the criteria
Budget and Expenditures
• Budgets generally reflect normal activity for this time of the year. I
included a short Summary of Budget Impacts for the changes that
have we have incurred so far or made due to the COVID
illness/recovery. Overall we have $39,000 savings due to the delay in
hiring a replacement officer.
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like more detailed
information.
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City of Oak Park Heights
Cash & Investment Balances 5/31/20
101 General Fund 3,492,097.48
202 Forfeiture/Seizure Fund 53,691.70
204 Economic Development Authority 72,294.49
205 TIF District-Oakgreen Commons 232,539.20
206 TIF District-(#2 ) North Frontage Rd 1,514.77
401 Budgeted Projects Fund 4,147,284.55
405 Park & Rec Development Fund 532,329.48
407 Moelter Park Improvements 96,398.89
408 Allen S King Decommission/Reuse 93,931.00
528 G O CIP Refunding Bonds 2012A 77,798.34
529 G O Capital Improvement Bonds 2014 704,288.13
565 Street Reconstruction 3,085,243.84
705 Water Fund 1,138,730.27
706 Sewer Fund 1,276,539.59
707 Storm Sewer Fund 199,318.53
710 Renewal/Replacement Fund 5,171,911.06
712 Storm Sewer Renwal/Replacement Fund 1,886,616.26
734 Water Tower Rehabilitation 746,365.08
735 Well Rehabilitation 152,205.79
736 Sewer Rehabilitation (Lift Stations/Generator) 81,633.56
902 Developer Accounts 216,770.00
903 Developer Deposits 260.997.00
Tota l 23,720,499.01
City of Oak Park Heights
Investments
5/3112020
FACE_ V DE$CRVPTION COST PJRCHASF SOLD BALANCE
245,000 #15-35 Discover-Greenwood
2.3%Pur 9130115 due 9/30/20 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 #15-36 Capita!One
2.25%Pur 9130/15 due 9130120 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 17-20 Commerce $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 $ -
2.0%Purch 8125117 due 11/26121
400,000 18-26 MidWestOne Bank $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00
2.10%Pur 10131118 dine 10/31/19
245,000 18-27 UBS $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
3.10%Pur 11/21118 due 11/23120
245,000 18-30 Merrick $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000.00
3.15%Pur 12/7118 due 66/21
245.000 18-31 Pinnacfe Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
3.10%Pur 12/14/18 due 12/14/20
245.000 18-33 Home Savings $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
3.0%Pur 12/14/16 due10/14120
245.000 18-34 Hamm Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
3.0%Pur 12/14116 due 10116/20
500,000 18-35 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
2.751/.Pur 12/18/18 due 6118/20
245.000 18-36 POSH Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
3.0%Pur 12/18/16 due 12/18/20
245.000 18-37 Brookline $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
3.0%Pur 12/21/18 due 12121/20
245,000 19-01 TBK Bank Texas $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
2.6.0%Pur 1120119 due 7120120
245,000 19-02 Iberia Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
2.7%Pur 1125/19 due 1/25/21
245,000 19-04 Meta Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 $ -
2.45%Pur 2121119 due 5121/20
245.000 19-06 Jacksenviile Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245.000.00
2.5%Pur 4/17!19 due 10/18/21
240,000 19-08 Comenity $ 240.000.00 $ 240,000.00
2.45%Pur 4/30119 due 4130/21
500,000 19-09 4M Term Series $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 $ -
2.25%Pur 5130/19 due 5/30/20
245,000 19-10 Morgan Siantey Bank $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00
2.50%Pur 6114119 due 6114/21
245,000 19-11 Ennerbank $ 245,000.00
$ 245,00040
2.30%Pur 6!17119 due 6117121
800,000 19-12 MidWestOne $ 800,000.00 $ 800,000.00
2.0%Pur 711/2019 due 311121
500,000 19-15 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
2.251/Pur 7111119 due 3111/21
500,000 19-16 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
2.30%Pur 7111119 due 7/11121
245,000 19-19 Hapoalim $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
2.10%Pur 7119/19 due 7119/21
500,000 19-20 MidWesione $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
2.0%Pur 7/23/2019 due 7/23/20
245,000 19-21 UnitedBtoomington $ 245,000,00 $ 245,00000
2.0%Pur 7124119 due 8124121
400,000 19-23 MidWeslOne $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00
2.0%Pur 6130/17 due 8/30120
245,000 19-25 JP Morgan Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
2.00%Pur 107119 due 12/31/20
245,000 19-26 SAFRA $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.85%Pur 10!7!19 due 17121
400,000 19-27 MidWeslore $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00
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City of Oak Park Heights
Investments
513112020
FACE ID DESCRIPTION COST PURCHASE SOLD BALANCE
1.65%Pur 10/10119 due 10/10/20
245,000 19-29 Goldman Sac $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.80%Pur 10123!19 due 10/25/21
500,000 19-31 First State Bank&Trust $ 540,000.00 $ 500,000.00
1.75%Pur 10/30/19 due 11/30/20
245,000 19-32 Investors Savings $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000,40
1,70%Pur 10/31/19 due 10/30/20
245.000 19-33 Lions Bank $ 245.000.00
$ 245,000.00
1.60%Pur 11/25/19 due 2/2512/
245.000 19-34 United Bloomington $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.60%Pur 11/29119 due 2126121
245,000 19-36 Customers Bank $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.6%Pur 11/29119 due 11127/20
245,000 19-37 Encore Bank $ 245,00000
$ 245.000.00
1.6%Pur 1212119 due 312121
245,000 19-38 SpiritBank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.7%Pur 12/6119 due 6/6122
245,000 19-39 FNBC Arkansas $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000.00
1.75%Pur 1216/19 due 616/22
240,000 19-40 Wells Fargo National $ 240,000.00
$ 240.004.00
1.70%Pur 12/13/19 due 12/13/21
300,000 19-42 FHLM $ 300,000.00
$ 300,004.00
2.07%Pur 12/30119 due 12/30124
245,000 19-43 Wells Fargo National $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000.40
1.70%Pur 1211VI9 due 12/13/21
500,000 20-01 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00
$ 500,000.00
1.74%Pur 1/2120 due 712/20
500,000 20-02 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00
$ 540,000.40
1.85%Pur 112/20 due 712121
245,000 20-03 Morgan Stanley Private $ 245,000.00 $ 245.Oo0,00
1.75%Pur 119120 due 1110/22
500,000 20-4 First State Bank&Trust $ 500.000.00 $ 500,000.00
1.65%Pur 1113120 due 2113121
245,000 20-5 Wells Fargo $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000.00
1,80°/Pur 1117120 due 1118122
245,000 20-6 John Marshall Bk $ 245,000.00
$ 245,004.00
1.60%Pur 1117/20 due 3/17121
245,000 20-7 Hadden Bank $ 245,000.00
$ 245,040.00
1.60%Pur 1/17120 due 11/17122
500.000 20-8 FHLB $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.04
2.00%Pur 1121/20 due 2/21125
245,000 20-9 Sallie Mae $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000.00
1.90%Pur 1123120 due 1123123
245,000 20.10 Ally Bank $ 245,000.40 $ 245,000.00
1.70%Pur 1123120 due 1124/22
245,000 20-11 Essa Bank $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000.00
1.60%Pur 1129120 due 1131/22
245,000 20-12 Community Bank VA $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.65%Pur 1130/2020 dere 4130/21
245,000 20-13 Ozark Bank $ 245,000,00
$ 245,000.00
1.70%Pur 1/3012020 due 411/21
250,000 20-14 FFCB $ 250,000.00 $ 250,000,00 $ -
2,04%Pur 2111/20 due 2111126
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Investments
513112020
FACE ID DESCRIPTION COST PURCHASE SOLD BALANCE
245,000 20-15 Eaglebank $ 245,000,00 $ 245,000.00
1.60%Pur 2/12/2020 due 811212.2
245,000 20-16 First Choice $ 245,000.00 $ 245.000.00 $
1.65%Pur 2/18/2020 due 12/18/22
245,000 20-17 Synovus $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000,00
1.60%Pur 2/18/2020 due 2118/22
245,000 20-18 Citizens Alliance $ 245,000.00 $ 245.000.00
1.60%Pur 2/21/2020 due 3121/22
245,000 20-19 BMW $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000,00
1.6-5%Pur 2/28/2020 due 2128/23
245,000 20-20 NY Community Bk $ 245,000.00 $ 245,Ooo.0o $ -
1.60%Pur 2/28/2020 due 2/28/22
245,000 20-21 Cathay Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000 00
1.60%Pur 2128/2020 due 8130/21
245.000 20-22 Truist Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.65%Pur 3/22020 due 312/21
245,000 20-23 Mizuho Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.601h.Pur 3/2/2020 due 3/4121
245,000 20.24 NY Community Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.00%Pur 3/1112020 due 3/11/22
210,000 20-25 Tri-Stale Bank $ 245,00000 $ 245,000.00
.75%Pur 3112/2020 due 3112/21
245,000 20-26 CaVomia Bank $ 210,000.00 $ 210,000.00
.75%Pur 3/18/2020 due 3118/21
245.000 20-27 Texas Capital Bank $ 245,000,00 $ 245,000.00
.75%Pur 3/19/2020 due 3/19121
245,000 20-28 AXOS Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.55%Pur 3/2612020 due 3128122
245.000 20-29 Birkshire Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245 000,00
1.20°%Pur 3/27/2020 due 9/23121
245.000 20.30 Northern Bank and Trtusi $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.15%Pur 3/3012020 due3/30121
245,000 20.31 Valley National $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.15%Pur 4/1612020 due 4116/21
100,000 20-32 Fifths Third $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
1.15°%Pur 4/22/2020 due 4122/21
245,000 20-33 Commenity Bank Texas $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1,10%Pur 4!2412020 due 1124/22
245,000 20-34 Synchrony Bank $ 245,000,00 $ 245,000.00
1.05%Pur 4124/2020 due 4125/22
245,000 20.35 Preference Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
.35%Pur 5122/2020 due 3122!22
245,000 20-36 Avid Bank $ 245,600.00 $ 245,000.00
.35%Pur 3/31/2020 due 3131122/22
22,550,000
SUBTOTAL $ 22,060,000.00 $ 490,000.00 $ 1,730,000.00 S 20,920,0001M
4M Fund $ 551,869.38 $ 511,323.96 $ 1,073,193.34
4M Plus Fund $ 500,921.80 $ 111.03 $ 501,032.83
Wells Fargo Advisors $ 8.935.97 $ 996,802,77 $ 490,000.00 $ 515,738.74
RBC Wealth Management $ 842.73 $ 247,206.82 $ 248,049.55
TOTAL 5 23,132,569.88 $ 2,245,444.58 $ 2,220,040 00 5 23.156,014 46
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CHANGES TO REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES SINCE BUDGET ADOPTION
ADOPTED ESTIMATED
BUDGET EXPECTED IMPACT
REVENUES:
LIQUOR LICENSES 32,700 25,552 (7,148)
SCHOOL LIASON OFFICER 96,400 66,466 (29,934)
PENALTIES- UTILITY 15,000 7,500 (7,500)
EXPENDITURES:
BUSINESS GRANTS - 36,500 (36,500)
COVID SUPPLIES- EST - 2,000 (2,000)
SUMMER HELP - PARKS 12,200 - 12,200
DELAY IN HIRING OFFICER
SALARY W/ EST OT/COMP 104,167 20,256 83,911
BENEFITS 5,972 1,491 4,481
PAYROLL TAXES 20,000 3,589 16,411
TRAVEL AND CONFERENCES
CLEANING SERVICE 6500 1350 5,150
TOTAL SAVINGS 39,071
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
SUMMARY REVENUES / EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET
FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2020
FUND 101 - GENERAL FUND
PD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT
REVENUE
GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES 21,109 50 21,485.67 5,330,694.00 5,309,208.33 A
BUSINESS LICENSES&PERMITS ( 6,344.39) 2,278.61 44,826.00 42,547.39 5.1
NON-BUSINESS LIC&PERMITS 1,558,50 39,812.27 45,000.00 5,187.73 88.5
FINES&FORFEITS 1,337.40 17,815.55 45,000.00 27,184.45 39,6
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 14,544.00 13,419.00 98,500.00 85,081.00 13.6
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 345.00 28.587.29 34,000.00 5,412.71 84.1
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 5,254.75 32,150.63 105,500.00 73,349.37 30.5
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES .00 10.59 .00 ( 10.59) .0
37,804.76 155,559.61 5,703,520.00 5,547,960.39 2.7
EXPENDITURES
GENERAL MANAGEMENTIBUILDING 20,591,16 60,335.15 181,350,00 121.014.85 33.3
MAYOR&COUNCIL 3,166.85 38,457.57 110,987.00 72,529.43 34.7
LEGAL 1,168.00 5,115.50 27,000.00 21,884.50 19.0
ELECTIONS .00 1,834.30 6,630,00 4,795.70 27.7
CITYADMINISTRATION 23,799.64 121,133.48 299,928.00 178,794.52 40.4
PLANNING&ZONING 2,437.50 8,112.50 31,100.00 22,987.50 26.1
FINANCE 17,008,18 82,522.66 206,820.00 124,297.34 39.9
COMPUTER SYSTEM 503.75 20,121.63 41,000.00 20,878.37 49.1
AUDITING 28,003.55 33,726.00 34,000.00 274.00 99,2
INSURANCE 25,962.26 196,645.43 472,205.00 275,559.57 41.6
ASSESSOR 00 .00 26,500.00 26,500.00 .0
ENGINEERING 1,779.50 12,768.33 25,000.00 13,231.67 49.1
POL)CE DEPARTMENT 106,066.20 571,105.06 1,577,350.00 1,006,244.94 36.2
FIRE PROTECTION 27.00 136,131.80 276,000.00 139,868 20 49.3
BUILDING INSPECTIONS 9,168.52 44,307.56 112,420.00 68,112.44 39.4
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7.61 21.36 1,120.00 1,09864 1.9
ANIMAL CONTROL 240.00 240.00 700,00 460.00 34.3
PUBLIC WKS-STREET MAINTENANCE 4,782.13 26,650.25 80,670.00 54,019.75 33.0
PUBLIC WKS-$NOW REMOVAL 672.28 78,061.41 203,000,00 124,938.59 38.5
PUBLIC WKS-STREET LIGHTING 4,954.59 22,476.35 69,000,00 46,523.65 32.6
ARBORIST .00 425.93 945.00 519.07 45.1
SANITATION&WASTE REMOVAL 18,495.38 75,314.36 227,600.00 152,285.64 33.1
TREE REMOVAL/PLANTING 5,000.00 5,000.00 37,000,00 32,000.00 13.5
PARKS 10,399.66 43,006.07 185,560.00 142,553.93 23.2
OTHER EXPENDITURES 36,500,00 136,500.00 1,578,635.00 1,442,135.00 8.7
CONTINGENCY 15,046.25 23,132.48 40,000,00 16,867.52 57.8
335,780.01 1,743,145.18 5,853,520.00 4,110,374 82 29.8
( 297,975.25) ( 1,587,585.57) ( 150,000.00) 1,437,585.57 (1058.
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
SUMMARY REVENUES/ EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET
FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2020
FUND 705 - WATER UTILITY FUND
PERIOD ACTUAL YTO ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT
REVENUE
NON-BUSINESS LIC&PERMITS .00 2,110.00 .00 ( 2,110.00) .00
CHARGES FOR SERVICES .00 30.00 00 ( 30.00) .00
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 1,867.95 180,696.39 858,800.00 678,103.61 21.04
1,867.95 182,836.39 858,800.00 675,963,61 21.29
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES 19,994,48 82,814.22 215,600.00 132,785.78 38.41
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3.371.42 23,839.52 97,300.00 73,460.48 24.50
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 3,444.84 20,702.76 35,000.00 14,297.24 59.15
FIXED CHARGES 3,627.81 30,081.90 65,800.00 35,718.10 45.72
OTHER EXPENDITURES .00 .00 697,679.00 697,679,00 .00
30,438.55 157,438.40 1,111,379.00 953,940.60 14.17
( 28,570.60) 25,397.99 ( 252,579,00) ( 277,976 99) 10.06
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
SUMMARY REVENUES 1 EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET
FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2020
FUND 706 - SEWER UTILITY FUND
PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT
REVENUE
NON-BUSINESS LIC&PERMITS .00 140.00 00 { 140 00) .00
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 2,859.99 246,912,25 1,003,000 00 756,087 75 24.62
2,859.99 247,052.25 1,003,000.00 755,947.75 24.63
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES 14,779 64 55,068.32 132,100.00 77,031.68 41.69
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 39,825.70 239,783.27 563,743,00 323,959.73 42.53
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 413.65 1,941.83 15,450.00 13,508.17 12.57
FIXED CHARGES 2,454.39 21,809.42 50,410.00 28,600.58 43.26
OTHER EXPENDITURES .00 .00 339,765.00 339,765.00 .00
57,473.38 318,602.84 1,101,468.00 782,865.16 28.93
( 54.613.39) ( 71,550.59) ( 98,468.00) ( 26,917.41) ( 72.66)
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
SUMMARY REVENUES/EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET
FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2020
FUND 707 - STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND
PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT
REVENUE
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 319.47 25,867.26 92,800.00 66,932.74 27.87
319,47 25,867.26 92,800.00 66,932.74 27.87
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL.SERVICES 2,256.04 11,625.96 45,000A0 33,374.04 25.84
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 58.49 5,740.75 32,650 00 26,909.25 17.58
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 67.94 293.83 2,150.00 1,856.17 13.67
FIXED CHARGES 675,47 3,100.37 11,995 00 8,894.63 25.85
OTHER EXPENDITURES .00 .00 11,250,00 11,250.00 .00
3,057.94 20,760.91 103,045 00 82,284.09 20.15
( 2,738.47) 5,106.35 ( 10,245,00) ( 15,351.35) 49,84
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 28
Date: Saturday,May 30,2020 9:45:50 AM
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Sent: Sat, May 30, 2020 6:05 am
Subject: COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 28
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National League of Cities
LEADERSHIP UPDATE
Colleagues,
The Cities Are Essential campaign is going strong and working for you while you tirelessly work
for your residents. As talks of reopening strategies are beginning, NLC is working hard to provide
resources to help you navigate this difficult path. We are mindful of many of the stressors this is
putting on public officials as you start making crucial decisions on how to reopen your cities, towns
and villages.
NLC's new toolkit, Safely Reopening Municipal Facilities is now available. It aims to provide
guidance and resources on how to safely begin to reopen your community's facilities. When
making decisions about how and when to reopen your public facilities and municipal services, the
CDC and your local health officials should be your primary sources of information. NLC is here to
help—this set of documents is meant to be practical and adaptable to your community, and will be
frequently updated with additional topics and guidelines as cities, towns and villages make
decisions on whether to reopen, and how to do so safely.
As always, below, please find additional tools, resources and events to support you during this
challenging time.
Sending you strength,
Joe Buscaino
19 President, National League of Cities
President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council
NEW: COVID-19 OLDER ADULT RESPONSE INITIATIVE
Local leaders have been protecting their most vulnerable, including older adults, in the wake of
the novel coronavirus. NLC has partnered with AARP to showcase best practices and stories
on the ground of how municipal leaders across the country are supporting the seniors in their
communities.
AARP older adult response initiative
RESOURCES
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEBINAR I How Public and Non-Profit Partners Can Aid Retail Recovery I Wednesday,
June 3, 2:00 PM ET
Leaders with a national purview will look at the ways local governments have responded to the
COVID-19 crisis, and discuss how public and non-profit sector partners can set the stage for
recovery through smart policies and initiatives in both the short and long term. Register here.
WEBINAR I Re-Opening Our Cities Using a Dimmer Switch Approach and Strategic
Financial Practices I Wednesday, June 3, 11:00 AM ET
Please join the National League of Cities University and Harvard Kennedy School for an Expert
Hour with Stephen Goldsmith. Discuss how cities should take a data-driven approach in
responding to individual community needs in the time of COVID-19 with Stephen Goldsmith,
the Derek Bok Professor of the Practice of Urban Policy and the Director of the Innovations in
Government Program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Register here.
WEBINAR I Reimagined in America: What Can The World Teach Us About Building a
Culture of Health I Thursday, June 4, 1:30 PM ET
With COVID-19 shining a light on existing health inequities, could taking a well-being approach
help us build back better? From New Zealand to Bhutan, nations around the world have
reoriented policy, programs and budgets to put equity and the well-being of people and the
planet at the center of all decisions. Register now.
TELE-TOWN HALL I Taking Care of Your City: Addressing the Psychological Impact of
COVID-19 1 Thursday, June 4, 3:00 PM ET
COVID-19 has disrupted many people's connections to health services and resources that are
needed during a psychologically challenging time. Local government leaders can help rebuild
connections to care and support residents in addressing well-being and looking out for each
other.Join this discussion on ways government leaders can talk publicly about the mental
health toll and burden related to the pandemic. Register now.
Toolkit: Safely Reopening Municipal Facilities
By being constantly vigilant about the changing situation, following health department
guidance, and putting safety first—municipalities can continue to maintain their pandemic
response efforts while reopening safely. This toolkit aims to provide local leaders guidance,
guidelines and resources on how to help your community safely reopen municipal facilities.
Reopening: Strategies to Promote Walking & Bicycling I Friday, June 5, 2:00 PM ET
Learn about policy approaches from local leaders to promote walking and bicycling under
social distancing orders while preparing their communities for reopening. The Cities
Connecting Children to Nature initiative continues to highlight city efforts to connect children to
nature and outdoor spaces despite the pandemic. Register now.
BEST PRACTICES
safely reopening blog
Creating More Space for Safe Active Transportation and
Outdoor Activity During COVID-19 and Beyond
As cities work quickly to address emerging community needs in
8 response to the pandemic, questions and concerns arise about
how equitably outdoor interventions are being applied. Who in the
community is most served by repurposing streets for physical
activity?Whose experience do these efforts reflect? Read more.
Vehicular Homelessness and the Road to Housing During
and After COVID-19
Cites have also stepped up to assist individuals experiencing
homelessness like increasing their shelter capacity by creating
new shelters and recovery centers and using hotels and motels.
In the midst of this response, cites have been approving or
expanding overnight parking to support individuals experiencing
vehicular homelessness. Read more.
Taking Care of Yourself: Self-care Strategies for Effective
Leadership During COVID-19
When we're in positions of leadership we feel like we have to
solve everything immediately—we often create unrealistic
timelines for ourselves. Taking more control over your schedule
can be an important strategy for mitigating your stress. As a
former mayor who has dealt with crises, I know first-hand how you
are spread thin right now. Read more.
IN THE NEWS
Bickering and Confusion Stall $150 Billion Meant to Boost States
Bloomberg Tax- May 28, 2020
FCC Poised To Upgrade 5G Deployment Again But Local And Cultural Barriers Remain
Forbes- May 28, 2020
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Subject: Fwd: National League of Cities Is Here to Support You
Date: Monday,June 1,2020 7:03:32 PM
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National League of Cities
Dear NLC Members,
I write to you today as the CEO of the National League of Cities, as your colleague, and as your
friend.
As CEO, I want you to know that the National League of Cities is here to support you during this
challenging time. As your colleague, I want you to know that I am acutely aware of the leadership
demands you are facing right now. As your friend, I want you to know that I am tired of violence
towards African Americans by members of law enforcement. I am tired of implicit and explicit racial
biases that permeate our society. And I am tired of the inequities in healthcare, finances,
education, housing, nutrition and other basic needs.
We have a crisis of humanity in this country, and we're seeing this crisis reach its boiling point
right now. The current situation in America is not just about the murder of George Floyd at the
hands of police officers. This is about communities that have been left behind for hundreds of
years.
This is about the communities that have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is
about a lack of hope and a lack of agency that is felt throughout the Black community. In the
words of civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer, "I am sick and tired of being sick and tired"—that is
the feeling of many African Americans in our nation.
You ran for office and work in local government to make a difference in your community. Now,
your residents are looking to you for answers, guidance and support.
You have a great power and a great responsibility that no one else in this nation has. You, as the
person elected by your neighbors and community members, can make a real difference right now
—and your residents are looking to you right now for leadership.
I challenge you to use the power of the pulpit to heal your community and chart a path forward that
prioritizes equity and humanity. I challenge you to look to your colleagues in other cities for
support and unity. I challenge you to educate yourself on the history of race in your own
community and state, because it affects more than the African American communities, it affects all
communities of color. And I challenge you to advance policies and programs that will make a
difference in the lives of every person of color that rely on you to lead.
In 2014, the National League of Cities created our Race, Equity and Leadership department to
strengthen local leaders' knowledge and capacity to eliminate racial disparities and divisions and
to build more equitable communities. It has been an honor to work with many of you over the past
six years to advance this mission in your cities.
In the coming days and weeks, we are continuing this work and are working to provide you with
the support you need. I encourage you to read and share the resources enclosed below. If you
have any questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at real@nlc.org.
Things will get better. However it is up to us to ensure that we make it better by working together.
In solidarity,
JR,
Clarence E. Anthony
CEO and Executive Director
RACE, EQUITY AND LEADERSHIP RESOURCES
Responding to Racial Tension in Your City: A Municipal Action Guide
A guide that includes important contextual and tactical information to support your municipality's
efforts to respond effectively. LEARN MORE
Advancing Racial Equity in Your City: A Municipal Action Guide
Compiles six immediate steps for improving outcomes for all residents. LEARN MORE
Repository of City Racial Equity Policies and Decisions
Review examples of concrete policy and budgetary changes local elected officials have made to
prioritize racial equity in their cities, towns, and villages. LEARN MORE
My Brother's Keeper Landscape
City leaders respond the My Brother's Keeper Community Challenge by tackling the disparities
that face our nation's boys and young men of color(BYMoC). LEARN MORE
City Profiles
Learn how 12 cities and their elected leaders around the country are advancing racial equity in
their communities. LEARN MORE
From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:Legislative Alert:Walz Announces Gradual Re-Opening of Indoor Dining,Gyms,Entertainment Venues
Date: Friday,June 5,2020 3:01:40 PM
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Governor Tim Walz today announced Phase III of the Stay Safe MN
plan, including a gradual turn of the dial to allow cautious and safe re-
opening of indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues beginning
Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Customers and employees will be either
strongly recommended or required to wear masks and will be required
to adhere to appropriate social distancing measures to prevent the
Rebecca J. Kanninen spread of COVID-19.
Partner "Thank you, Minnesotans, for the sacrifices you've made to slow the
load image spread of COVID-19," Governor Walz said. "Thanks to your dedication,
we are now in a position to carefully turn the dial toward reopening
society.As we move forward, it is more important than ever that we
each do our part as we trust and rely on each other to keep our state
safe."
Limited re-opening of dine-in restaurants, gyms, and entertainment
venues can begin on Wednesday, June 10. Occupancy rates will be
limited based on risk, with an overall occupancy maximum of 250
Daniel G. Larson people.All critical businesses are required to develop and implement a
Director,State &Local COVID-19 Preparedness Plan by June 29, and the Department of
Government Affairs Health (MDH), Department of Employment and Economic
load image Development(DEED), and Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)will
publish industry guidance by June 15. Under Phase III of the Stay Safe
MN plan:
Restaurants can begin offering indoor dining while maintaining
social distancing, requiring reservations, and seating no more than
50 percent occupancy.
. Indoor social gatherings can take place with 10 people or less;
outdoor social gatherings can take place with 25 people or less.
Ann T. Lenczewski
Gyms, personal fitness and yoga studios, and martial arts may
Government Relations, open at 25 percent capacity.
Tax Policy&Local • Indoor entertainment venues, such as theaters and concert halls,
Government can open at 25 percent capacity.
load image • Recreational indoor entertainment venues, such as bowling alleys,
arcades, and museums may open at 25 percent capacity.
Personal services, such as salons, tattoo parlors, and barbershops,
may increase occupancy rates to 50 percent while requiring
reservations.
. Outdoor entertainment venues, such as sporting events, concerts,
and theaters may open at 25 percent capacity.
Places of worship can increase occupancy rates to 50 percent.
Nathaniel C. Mussell
Since the start of Minnesota's COVID-19 peacetime emergency, the
State of Minnesota has prepared for a gradual re-opening by working
Partner with the health care sector to expand health care capacity and procure
ICU beds, ventilators, and personal protective equipment.
"This safe, steady reopening cannot happen without the commitment
and vigilance of all Minnesotans to protect themselves and each other
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against COVID-19,"said Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. "We must
continue wearing masks,washing hands, staying six feet apart, and
working from home when possible. Those practices bought us time to
learn about and prepare for the virus—and they will keep us safe
during this next phase of our response."
Amos A. Briggs
Government Relations On May 13, Governor Walz replaced Minnesota's Stay Home order
load image with a Stay Safe order as Minnesota continues to safely turn the dial
back toward normal life. The Stay Safe Plan includes metrics that could
trigger a dial back dial back based on the rate of testing, new cases,
hospitalizations, and deaths. Governor Walz has stressed the
importance of reopening cautiously and strategically.
"As we face the likelihood of many more months of this disease
spreading at various levels in our communities,we must find a way to
live with it—accepting a certain level of risk while taking steps to
prevent a wave of cases overwhelming our health care sector,"said
Peter H. Glessing MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm. "The goal is to find a proper balance
Associate/ of protections in a way that promotes the best interests of our state.
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Grassroots Advocacy That's the balance we're seeking here today."
load image Restaurants, salons, and barbershops have been able to offer limited
service since June 1. Takeout, curbside, and delivery services have
been permitted throughout the pandemic in Minnesota.
"We have asked so much of Minnesota businesses over the past few
months, and we recognize what a dire situation many have found
themselves in,"said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. "Today's
announcement is another important step on our journey to safely
reopening our state to make economic growth possible.As more
Angie A. Huss businesses begin to reopen and Minnesotans return to more activities
Communications& we enjoy,we know the risks of possible COVID-19 transmission also
Grassroots Advocacy increase. It is more important than ever that all Minnesotans do their
load image part to protect themselves and others, and help our state's businesses
remain open by wearing masks, staying six feet apart, and staying
home if you feel sick."
As the Walz-Flanagan Administration works to cautiously adjust the
dials in Minnesota, the Governor has taken steps to ensure workers
are being protected as more businesses reopen. The Governor signed
an executive order preventing workers from being fired for refusing to
work in unsafe conditions. Business must continue to protect their
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employees while also taking steps to protect their customers. More
Government Relations information on worker protections can be found here.
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On Thursday,5/28 Governor Walz signed Executive Order 20-64.The order comes in the wake of Our Tweets
protests in Minneapolis and St.Paul this week following the death of George Floyd.The State
Emergency Operations Center(SEOC)is already activated for the COVID-19 response and will Tweets by MetroCitiesMN
coordinate any support to Minneapolis,St.Paul and surrounding communities as the situation unfolds.
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings
Below are highlights from this past week's briefings from Governor Walz and his administration.See the
state's COVID-19 web page for the latest specific health data.
Saturday,5/23
Governor Walz stated that beginning on May 27,places of worship can open at 25%occupancy if they
adhere to social distancing and other public health guidelines.Click HERE for details on Executive Order
20-62.The Department of Health and the Department of Employment and Economic Development has
issued detailed guidance on the Executive Order.
Wednesday,5/27
The briefing began with comments from Governor Walz,Lt.Governor Flanagan,Attorney General Ellison
and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Harrington on the death of George Floyd.The Governor
also announced the signing of Executive Order 20-63.The order officially moves the state into Phase II
of the Stay Safe MN plan.These changes were previewed by the administration last week.
The administration is continuing to target congregate care facilities for testing but making testing
accessible to the wider population is another important goal.Minnesota is still climbing up its curve and
certain areas of the state are beginning to come up against issues of hospital capacity.The
administration is prepared to stand up temporary emergency facilities should they be required.
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Metro Cities COVID-19 Survey Responses
Thank you to the many city officials who responded to recent informal surveys conducted by Metro
Cities.The intent of the surveys was to gather information on city responses to the COVID-19 pandemic,
with focuses on city revenues,housing,economic development,and infrastructure.The survey
responses are important and useful to Metro Cities'as the association advocates for city needs
resulting from the pandemic,at the federal,state and regional levels of government.Summaries of the
responses to the surveys can be found here:City Finances and Revenues Survey Summary;Housing.
Economic and Community Development Survey Summary;Transportation and Infrastructure Survey
Summary.
Metropolitan Council Establishes Internal Housing Work Group
The Metropolitan Council has established an internal Housing Work Group made up of four
Councilmembers.Council Chair Charlie Zelle,presenting his appointments to the work group at the May
27 meeting of the Council,explained that the group will provide a forum for Council members to work
with Council staff on a number of items and provide a report and recommendations by the end of 2020.
The work group's charge has four items:implement the strategies as identified in the Council's Housing
goals,guide the Council's work in evaluating the Livable Communities Act programs,guide the Council's
work in addressing homelessness,and identify emerging housing issues for the Council's
consideration.
The four Councilmembers appointed to the work group are Robert Lilligren,Chair;Reva Chamblis;Judy
Johnson;and Molly Cummings.
While the work group is advisory in nature and does not have formal policymaking authority,it will issue
a report and recommendations by the end of the year.The report will at a minimum include these items:
progress on the implementation of strategies identified in the Council's Housing goals,evaluation of the
Livable Communities Act programs for consideration for the 2021 Fund Distribution Plan,report on
emerging housing issues and recommendations on action steps to take,and evaluate and make
recommendation for continuation of the Housing Work Group with an identified set of items to address,
if appropriate.
The Council did not indicate if the work group will meet publicly,solicit input from cities and other
housing stakeholders,or release a draft report prior to the final report.Metro Cities will work to monitor
the work group,provide feedback,and respond to the report in a manner consistent with its policies.
Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-366-7564 or charlie(a)metrocitiesmn.org.
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Hosts Covid-19 Webinar
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve and Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the
University of Minnesota hosted a webinar Tuesday featuring health and economic experts to discuss
the pandemic and future policy responses to it.The webinar was moderated by NBC's Tom Brokaw and
included keynote speaker Sir Jeremy Farrar,Director of Wellcome Trust.A panel discussion was
organized by Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari.Other participants included:
Katherine Baicker,Ph.D.,Dean,U of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy
Julie Louise Gerberding,M.D.,MPH,Executive Vice President,Merck&Company Inc.,and former
Director,Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Margaret Hamburg,M.D.,Foreign Secretary,National Academy of Medicine,and former
Commissioner,Food and Drug Administration
Michael Osterholm,Ph.D.,MPH,Director,Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy,
University of Minnesota
Lawrence H.Summers,Ph.D.,Charles W.Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus,
Harvard University,and former Secretary of the U.S.Treasury
Click HERE for a link to a recording of the webinar.
2020 Metro Cities Policy Committees
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Metro Cities is preparing for its 2020 policy committees and your participation is encouraged.Meetings
will be conducted remotely.Four policy committees will meet in July,August and September;see below
for committees and schedules.Policy committees are open for participation by member city elected
officials and staff,and a form to sign-up can be found on the Policy Committees page of the website.
Whether you are new to the process or have participated in a committee in the past,we welcome your
participation.
Remember:
Committees will meet either Monday,Tuesday,or Wednesday in the morning from 9:00-11:30 am
or the afternoon from 1:00-3:30.Committees and dates are listed below and on our website.
Additional information,including remote meeting processes and access,will be posted on these
pages as it becomes available.
Please be sure to sign up for the committee(s)you wish to attend.This will help us keep our
rosters current and accurate.
Again,due to the COVID-19 Pandemic,meetings will be conducted virtually.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!More information to follow.
Transportation&General Government
Mondays:July 20,August 17,September 21/9-11:30a.m.
Chair:Jason Gadd,Mayor,Hopkins
Municipal Revenues
Tuesdays:July 21,August 18,September 22/9-11:30a.m.
Chair:Patrick Trudgeon,City Manager,Roseville
Metropolitan Agencies
Wednesdays:July 22,August 19,September 23/9-11:30a.m.
Chair:Gary Hansen,Councilmember,Eagan
Housing&Economic Development
Wednesdays:July 22,August 19,September 23/1-3:30p.m.
Chair:Bryan Hartman,HRA Program Manager,Bloomington
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:TIS, House Transportation Bill Released!
Date: Thursday,June 4,2020 2:48:19 PM
Attachments: 2020 INVEST In America Fact Sheet.pdf
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From: Brittney Kohler<kohler@nlc.org>
To: Brittney Kohler<kohler@nlc.org>
Sent: Wed, Jun 3, 2020 10:11 am
Subject: TIS, House Transportation Bill Released!
TIS Leaders,
The House just released "The INVEST in America" Act which is a $494 billion investment
over five-years in our nation's transportation infrastructure. Notably, in response to the
COVID-19 budget challenges, the FY21 funds would be increased to up to 100% federal
match so it could offer short-term relief. We are seeing that $48.7 billion is dedicated to
local areas, but perhaps most signfiicantly for many of our small and medium sized cities,
there is a concerted effort in the bill to enhance coordination and improve the flow of funds
to communites of all sizes even when coming from the states. Below are some brief
summary points from the Committee, and we'll be putting together a full analysis. In the
meantime, here are the links to the bill for your reference:
• Bill text
• Factsheet(Attached)
• Bill Summary
• Section-by-Section
Local Investment
• Provides $48.7 billion over five years in dedicated funding to local areas. In addition,
the bill modifies other State-controlled program funds, increasing the likelihood that
these funds will be expended on projects that will directly benefit communities.
• The bill makes changes to strengthen the State-local relationship, address concerns
expressed by both States and localities about the current Federal-aid highway program
process, enhance coordination, and improve the flow of funds to communities of all
sizes.
Higher Funding for Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Local
Governments
• Significantly increases the total amount of funding to MPOs and local governments
through apportioned and allocated programs, both on a total dollar basis and as a
percentage of total funds made available under the Highway Trust Fund
• Provides $37.8 billion over five years in Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding
required to be suballocated to local areas.
• Provides nearly $7 billion over five years in Transportation Alternatives Program
funding. Of this amount, 66% or $4.3 billion is required to be suballocated to local
areas, and the bill allows up to 100% of TAP funds to be suballocated
• Provides $2.4 billion over the life of the bill, in guaranteed Highway Trust Fund dollars,
for a new Community Transportation Investment Grant program dedicated to local
government applicants in communities of all sizes. Sets aside funding specifically for
technical assistance to applicants.
• Provides $1 billion over the life of the bill, in guaranteed Highway Trust Fund dollars,
for new Community Climate Investment Grants to reduce carbon pollution, dedicated to
non-State applicants in communities of all sizes. Sets aside funding specifically for
technical assistance to applicants.
• Provides $750 million over the life of the bill for a new Metro Performance program to
directly allocate Federal-aid highway contract authority and obligation limitation to
qualified MPOs in order to advance local priority projects.
• Provides $2.4 billion over the life of the bill for planning funding to MPOs.
Funding for projects to benefit local communities
• Establishes a new $2 billion per year Carbon Pollution Reduction apportioned program
that requires States to expend funds on projects that will reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, which are higher in larger population centers.
• Establishes a new $1.5 billion per year Pre-Disaster Mitigation program to fund projects
identified by MPOs and States in the planning process and listed on vulnerability
assessments of critical transportation assets, evacuation routes, and repeatedly damaged
facilities.
• Provides $250 million for Rebuild Rural grants to specifically target projects in rural
areas.
• Creates a vulnerable road user safety special rule, requiring States with high rates of
cyclist and pedestrian fatalities to obligate funding to address safety hot spots in the
specific geographic areas of the State in which fatalities occur.
• Increases the off-system bridge set-aside, which will provide an approximately $1
billion investment annually in off-system bridges to assist bridge projects in smaller
communities.
• Increases the High-Risk Rural Roads set-aside to direct more funding for safety projects
in rural communities.
Ensures money flows fairly to communities of all sizes
• Requires States to allocate STP funds by four areas of population size: (1) over 200,000;
(2) 50,000 —200,000; (3) 5,000—50,000; and(4)under 5,000. This change will ensure
Federal apportionment dollars are expended among smaller local communities
proportionally.
Strengthens local input and decision-making
• Sets aside resources under STP for technical assistance to MPOs that directly allocate
Federal funding.
• Requires additional technical assistance to States and subrecipients to facilitate
compliance with Federal requirements.
• Requires funds that are suballocated in areas represented by smaller MPOs to be
obligated equitably.
• Establishes a transportation system access measure that will fundamentally shift the
project-selection process to take into consideration the movement of people by various
modes of transportation, rather than vehicle level of service only.
• Requires States to adopt context-sensitive design standards and provides design
flexibility for local governments as they advance projects.
• Allows MPOs to designate critical multimodal urban freight corridors.
Increases transparency and accountability
Requires the publication in a user-friendly format, including interactive maps, of project
information on all projects over $5 million funded with Federal dollars, including the
location of such projects and the population size of the area in which the project is
located.
• Significantly strengthens accountability and oversight of discretionary grant programs
by requiring that project selection be based on data driven determinations, quantified,
and documented, and by requiring that all unsuccessful grant applicants have an
opportunity to be debriefed by the Department of Transportation.
Thanks!
Brittney Kohler
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
FEDERALADVOCACY
kohler@nlc.org
(912) 659-0778
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Fact Sheet
The Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America
(INVEST in America) Act is a 5-year, $494 billion investment to get our existing infrastructure
working again and fund new, transformative projects that will create millions of jobs and support
American manufacturing and ingenuity while reducing carbon pollution, dramatically improving
safety, and spurring economic activity. It's investing in infrastructure that is smarter, safer, and
made to last.
Highways Investments: $319 Billion
o Delivers better roads and bridges faster by prioritizing fixing the broken, outdated
infrastructure we already have,including 47,000 structurally deficient bridges, before building
new highway capacity.
o Modernizes our infrastructure with bold new funding for addressing gridlock and the most
impactful projects and bottlenecks that affect local regions and the national transportation
network.
o Measures state-by-state greenhouse gas emissions,with incentives for best performers in
carbon pollution reduction, and a new program to fund resilient infrastructure that can
withstand the impacts of climate change.
o Dramatically increases funding for development of charging stations and other alternative
fueling options for electric and zero-emissions vehicles.
o Addresses rising rates of pedestrian and bicyclist deaths by requiring States with the highest
rates to set aside funding to tackle the problem, codifies and expands eligibility for safe
routes to school,provides funding to develop active transportation networks, and
strengthens emphasis on high risk rural roads.
o Doubles funding for technology deployment to increase innovation and creates new
program to fund green materials research and to deploy green construction materials and
practices to create smarter,more efficient transportation systems.
Transit Investments: $105 Billion
o Increases funding for transit agencies to add new routes and provide more reliable service,
encouraging viable public transit options and fewer single-occupant cars clogging highways.
o Creates a Mobility Innovation program to permit transit agencies to collaborate on mobility
on demand services.
o Strengthens Buy America provisions to boost domestic jobs in rail and bus manufacturing.
o Increases investment in zero-emission buses to reduce carbon pollution.
o Streamlines project delivery by reforming the Capital Investment Grants program so that our
investments get shovels in the ground quicker and commuters see results faster.
o Provides the investments needed to address the growing backlog of transit maintenance
needs,making public transit safer and more reliable.
Passenger Vehicle and Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Investments: $10 billion
o Boosts funding for highway safety programs under the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration,providing$5.3 billion over five years.
o Increases funding for truck and bus safety programs under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration,providing$4.6 billion over five years.
Rail Investments: $60 Billion
o Triples funding for Amtrak to $29 billion over five years, allowing for improvement and
expansion of the Nation's passenger rail network, including the Northeast Corridor (NEC)
and the National Network,giving travelers a reliable,low-carbon option to travel both short
and long distances,including to regions that lack frequent or affordable airport service.
o Invests in Amtrak stations, facilities, services, and modernization of its equipment,while
continuing Amtrak's legacy of serving long-distance, state-supported, and Northeast
Corridor passengers and ensuring a skilled Amtrak workforce.
o Creates a new$19 billion program, the Passenger Rail Improvement,Modernization and
Expansion (PRIME) grant program, devoted entirely to passenger rail improvements and
expansion,performance optimization, and intercity passenger rail transportation expansion.
o Dramatically increases funding for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety
Improvements (CRISI) grant program to $7 billion to fund passenger and freight rail
projects. Expands program eligibilities and allows commuter rail authorities to compete for
funds.
o Helps communities improve safety at rail crossings with a new$2.5 billion grade separation
grant program.
o Addresses "long trains," trains longer than 7,500 feet, as well as train crossings that are
blocked more than 10 minutes,which impact local traffic and emergency response times.
o Prohibits U.S. DOT from allowing the transport of liquified natural gas by rail tank car until
extensive safety analysis is performed and additional conditions are met.
From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Some more info for weekly notes
Date: Thursday,June 4,2020 3:46:05 PM
Eric,
I had several more Zoom meetings today.
With Congresswoman Betty McCollum-she wanted to thank Oak Park Heights Police Department
for their work"in this trying time". Mayor Paul Reincke from Oakdale also wanted to thank the
Department for their assistance in Oakdale. She is very concerned about COVID-19 still being
a problem and the impact from mass gatherings, and encouraged any law enforcement officers
to "get tested". I mentioned to her my conversation with Governor Walz and concerns over the
officer at Oak Park Heights Prison -calls from residents and others.
Representative McCollum wanted to know how much additional cost each city is incurring due to the
protests. She could not guarantee, but will try to get assistance for those costs. She referred to a
memo that she received from AG Barr that there is still a threat for more incidents. Other Mayors
gave updates on things that have occurred in their cities. She also talked about further assistance
to businesses. I sent the contact information to Robin Anthony.
Also, a meeting with NLC Small Cities Steering Committee. Had a presentation on Race Equity and
Relations. The toolkit is at the link below. Heard from many other small cities across the country
of challenges that they have faced.
https://www.n lc.org/sites/defau lt/fi les/2019-06/REAL_I ncidence ResponseToo lkit_Fi nal.pdf
I also separately sent you the information from the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee regarding
some of the key points in the Transportation Bill that passed the House yesterday- more direct
allocations
to cities under 5,000. There will be another meeting tomorrow with TIS.
Yesterday, I participated in the Workshop on the River. I asked for the powerpoint as there was good
information as it could relate to the King Plant retirement and steps going forward. I will forward it when
I receive it.
Mary