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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes- July 10th 2020 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: July 10th 2020 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator LISTING OF UPCOMING MEETINGS–Thru Sept 22. Zoning&Development Items: 1. No new applications have been received.Staff expects an application from the former Bus Garage site on STAGECOACH TRL- to be converted back to a BUS STORAGE OPERATIONS USE. Recall, last fall the new owner wanted to operate a trucking facility there and did secure a CUP.We understand that that such use is not desired further and they desire to again lease the space to the BUS COMPANY that services the ISD#834. That will require an Amended CUP application to be approved. We note the site already contains 50+busses;which staff has reviewed–but these will need to be removed from the City on 8/26 if the CUP Amendment is not found acceptable. 2. Staff did meet with Fury Site owners on Tuesday–and again went over the listing of required items. We expect all things completed by 7/20 except the painting of the building as it is still being stripped and brick repaired.We will continue to monitor 3. Communications to various properties related to long-grass and lack of building permits were sent by the Building Official. 4. As directed by the Council;the MET COUNCIL was supplied a copy of the Council's Resolution relating to the County's South Frontage Road process. Staff has continued to supply technical data to County Staff that they have requested, but cannot continue in direct discussions as it would be in-conflict with the City Council's position. It was indicated to them that should a clear pause, restart and commitments on costs be made that it is very likely that those conversations can renew again. COVID-19 Matters: • This is the Governor's-PORTAL–Many documents/Exec.Orders can be found: https://mn.aov/covidl9 Washington County has initiated a County Dashboard containing more localized COVID-19 Impacts and rates LINK->>HERE Other Items: Approximately 120 utility customers did not get a 15t qtr.billing(electronic)due to a glitch in software;Please see the enclosed message sent to those persons.No late fees or extra costs are applied to them. BCWD Meeting Notice for 7/29/20. Mayor McComber provided: 1. Information from Lockridge Grindal—Federal Update 2. METRO CITIES NEWS for 6/26/20 3. Various NLC Updates and Documents for COVID-19 and Policies 4. Update from Shelly Christensen–7/2/20 5. St.Croix Rec–Inclusive Communities Information 6. Youth Service Bureau newsletter–July 2020 Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 32 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS MEETINGS & WORKSESSIONS JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Thursday, July 9 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Monday, July 20 6:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Thursday, July 23 6:00 p.m. Special Planning Commission Meeting Worksession Dates (Council Chambers) & Times Pending... Tuesday, July 28 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) Thursday, August 13 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Monday, August 17 6:00 p.m. Parks and Trails Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Tuesday, August 25 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) Tuesday, September 8 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) Thursday, September 10 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Wednesday, September 16 4:00—6:00 p.m. Allen S. King Plant Advisory Panel Meeting (Council Chambers) Monday, September 2I 6:00 p.m. Parks and Trails Commission Meeting (Council Chambers) Tuesday, September 22 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting (Council Chambers) POLICY NOTE: Items in red are expected to be SOCIAL EVENTS in nature and not an official City Council meeting. No official action or discussion may be undertaken by City Council Members who may attend such events. The City is listing such events so as the public is generally aware that there may be occasions when City Council members may desire to attend functions that are purely social-events. 2 of 32 City of Oak Park Heights 141.68 oak Park Blvd. N. Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Direct:651.351.16 Phone. 651.439.4439 July 6, 2020 Christopher& Kimberly Hayes 14691 197t'St. N. Marine, MN 55047 Re: Notice of Violation—OPH Nuisance Ordinance 1109—Tall Grass 15405 57th St. N., OPH (#03.029.20.24.0043) Dear Christopher& Kimberly: I am writing regarding the yard maintenance of the vacant lot owned by you at 15405 57" St. N., in Oak Park Heights and to remind you that this property does require regular mowing and weed maintenance. The property is presently overgrown and does not appear to have been cut recently. Additionally, there are a couple of trees that are in poor and/or sick condition near the shared property line to your neighbor at the east side of the lot. Please take a look at these and treat or remove them as appropriate. If you would like to visit with the City Arborist with regard to tree health or resources for weed control, please contact Arborist Lisa Danielson at 651-439-4439. The unmaintained lawn, in its current state, is considered a public nuisance per City Nuisance Ordinance 1109. A copy of this ordinance is enclosed for your reference. This letter serves as the City's request that the lawn be mowed and weeds be treated and/or removed prior to Monday,July 20. 2020 and that the yard continue to be maintained on a regular basis. The condition of the trees should also be visited prior to Monday, July 20, 2020 and any remedial/removal plans be coordinated. Kindly notify me as to the outcome of the trees and the plan for them. Your prompt attention is required. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT tman Buil in Official Enclosure c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Lisa Danielson City Arborist U 3 of 32 0 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Direct'651.351.16 Phone:651.439.4439 July 6, 2020 Mr. Bradley J. Moore 14420 Upper 56th St. Ct. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: Notice of Violation —OPH Nuisance Ordinance 1109 —Tali Grass Dear Mr, Moore: I am writing regarding the yard maintenance at 14420 Upper 56th St. Ct. N. and to remind you again that the lawn needs to be regularly cut — it is presently overgrown and does not appear to have been cut recently. I communicated with you in August of last year and asked that after you managed the lawn at that time, that you do so with regularity. The unmaintained lawn, in its current state, is considered a public nuisance per City Nuisance Ordinance 1109. This letter serves as the City's request that the lawn be mowed and the grass/weeds growing in your driveway at the rear yard be treated and/or removed prior to Monday, July 20 2020 and that the yard continue to be maintained on a regular basis. Your prompt attention is required. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT tman Buil in Official c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator 4 of 32 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574 HAND-DELIVERED July 6, 2020 Darin &Kelly Langness 1440555 Ih St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: Residing Work Dear Mr. & Mrs. Langness: I was in your neighborhood this morning and observed siding work in progress at your home. I do not find record of a residing permit having been applied for or issued to this address. Please be advised that the City of Oak Park Heights has adopted MN Codes and as such work permits are required for many projects, including siding work. Additionally, any contractor performing such work is required to be licensed by the State of Minnesota or have received an exemption from the State for their trade. Enclosed is a permit application for the work in progress. ALL work is to cease until such time a work permit has been issued and inspection has been made to the house wrap. Please contact me immediately, if you have questions. You can reach me at 651.351.1661 or via email at jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com. Thank you for your prompt attention. Sincerely, PLANINNG & CODE ENFORCEMENT h� ! F G Julie Hu tmann Buil in Official Enclosure c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator 5 of 32 P AO— SL IMPORTANT an Invoice CI ud Service U P D A T E NOTICE: eBill Ernail Notices Were Not Sent for your A' prii Oak Park Heights Utility Bill WHAT HAPPENED Due to an interriLil technical error, email eBill notices fe)r yrnir Apni utility bill were not sent. As a result, you may not have paid yN.ir Aprif utility bill. If your April bill vvas not paid, any outstanding balance was added to your current bill, which ;-nay result in a higher than expo ted balance.We sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this has caused. \Nev,,01 not be, any late fees as a result of this error. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO No action is required of you at this time, but you may notice a higher than expected balance on your current bill if your April bill went unpaid due to the lack of oBill notification. Please note that there will be no late fees charged as a result of this error. WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS If you have any questions at all, please contact us at 651-439-4439. Again, our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience. Thank you, Oak Park Heights Utilities&The PSN Team 2 6 of 32 From: Karen Kill Subject: Brown"s Creek Watershed District Special Meeting July 29, 2020 at 5PM Date: Wednesday,July 8,2020 6:15:09 PM Brown's Creek Watershed District Board of Managers will be having a special meeting on Wednesday,July 29, 2020 at S:OOpm for the purpose of discussing the 2021 Budget. Brown's Creek Watershed District President Craig Leiser has made a determination pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 13D.021, subdivision 1, that because of health concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings will be held electronically, via webcast. President Leiser's declaration can be found here. The agenda and the Board materials will be posted onto the BCWD website at www.bcwd.orz under Current Board Packet Materials on Friday,July 24, 2020. Instructions forjoining the Zoom meeting: RECOMMENDED: Use your computer, tablet or smart phone to join the meeting by logging on to https://us02web.zoom.us/i/84596826962?pwd=aGlnamtvSiNyVkFlekIvUktZd3kyUT09 Meeting ID: 845 9682 6962 Password: 634463 For Audio Call In: 1-312-626- 6799 If you join via computer, you'll be able to turn your video and audio on and off so that others can see and hear you during the meeting. You will also be able to see documents shared on the screen. If you call in on a phone, you will only be able to hear the conversation, so will need to print and review documents ahead of time so that they are accessible during the meeting. Board members will need to do a roll-call vote for all decision items. If you have a poor wi-fi connection at your home, you may need to call in instead of logging in from a computer or mobile device. It is possible to switch devices during the meeting if needed. Please contact me with any questions. Best Regards, Karen Karen Kill Administrator Brown's Creek Watershed District 455 Hayward Ave N 7 of 32 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:LGN Federal Update:July 6,2020 Date: Monday,July 6,2020 1:16:43 PM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. <rfsherman@locklaw.com> To: marymccomber@aol.com<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Mon, Jul 6, 2020 12:22 pm Subject: LGN Federal Update: July 6, 2020 View • F—]Forward logo image FN II J. Kanninen 8 of 32 Partner load image House to Begin Appropriations Markups The House and Senate are out of session this week and next, but House appropriations subcommittees will begin meeting today to consider 2021 spending bills. Three of the twelve measures were released last night, ahead of today's markups. Five more measures will be released today,with more markups set for tomorrow. Highlights from the three released bills include: Emily J. Tranter The House's fiscal 2021 State and Foreign Operations spending bill, Lead Lobbyist, Policy and released yesterday,would set aside $10 billion for the coronavirus Federal Government response and require the Trump administration to send funds to the Affairs World Health Organization. The U.S.would be required to send $200 million to the World Health Organization within 60 days of enactment of load image the legislation, despite the President's decision to cut off funding for the organization. Military construction funding would be barred for installations named after Confederate officers in the Military Construction-VA bill, a move that echoes a provision in the recent National Defense Authorization Act that would require officials to rename some military bases. None of the funds in the bill could be used "to construct a project located on a military installation bearing the name of a confederate officer," unless Nathaniel C. Mussell officials initiate a process to rename the bases. Partner load image The House's fiscal 2021 Agriculture-FDA appropriations bill would provide nearly$24 billion in discretionary funds, a $487 million increase over the fiscal 2020 level. It would block the administration from limiting food stamp eligibility and would undo line-speed waivers for meat and poultry processing plants,while boosting overall funding for the Department of Agriculture. Private Sector Pushes Administration for Mask Guidelines Top Washington trade groups urged President Trump, Vice President Lianne M. Endo Pence, and U.S. governors to issue guidelines on mask requirements, Federal Relations citing the economic risk from the accelerating spread of Covid-19.A load image letter on July 2 from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Retail Federation, the Business Roundtable, and others came a day after the president offered limited praise for wearing masks but suggested they need not be required. "Absent stronger measures to prevent transmission, communities across America risk another round of shutdowns, broad restrictions on non-essential activities, and irreparable economic harm,"said the organizations,which generally hold conservative views on federal Megan G. Knight regulation. Federal Relations The decision to impose mask mandates should still rest with states and local governments, the letter said, adding that the groups sought guidelines,which would be developed by governors and the White House's coronavirus task force, in order to allow localities to coordinate their rules and lessen public confusion. 9 of 32 load image The letter,which echoed successful calls by business groups in March to establish guidelines on essential workers exempt from the lockdowns, also pushed for the standards to "make clear that businesses and non-profits will not be held liable for refusing entry or Robert F. Sherman services to an individual who is not complying with face covering Federal Relations requirements." load image House Passes Infrastructure Bill The House passed a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill last week. The measure includes almost$500 billion in highway, transit, and rail funding, known together as surface transportation, plus provisions on schools, housing, and broadband internet. The 233-188 vote was largely along party lines. The bill is unlikely to become law in its current form. Senate leaders Vince M. Spinner have said they do not support it, and the White House threatened a Federal Relations veto last week, saying it shortchanges rural areas. load image House passage marks a starting point for negotiations between the chambers and White House on how to shore up the nation's infrastructure. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved one section of that chamber's reauthorization last summer; Senate committees with jurisdiction over the transit, safety, and finance portions have yet to produce legislation. The current surface transportation authorization expires September 30. Without a replacement bill that has bipartisan support, the House and Randy Kelly Senate will likely need to extend the existing legislation in order to have Senior Advisor more time for negotiations. load image Minnesota Delegation Notes •Senator Amy Klobuchar(D-MN) co-hosted the organizational meeting of the 59th Presidential Inaugural Committee. As Ranking Member of the Rules Committee, Klobuchar will serve on the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and provide remarks at the coming inauguration. Read more here. •Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced a bill, the Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services Act, to make sure public organizations and nonprofits can more effectively and efficiently provide mental health and substance use disorder services during the coronavirus pandemic and future emergencies. Read more here. •Congressman Jim Hagedorn (R-MN-01) introduced the Direct Pork Assistance Package Act to provide an additional $5 billion to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of the Secretary to mitigate losses incurred by livestock farmers due to the coronavirus. Read more 10 of 32 here. •Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN-02) had her legislation to extend the Paycheck Protection Program until August 8 passed by the House and signed by President Trump. Read more here. •Congressman Dean Phillips(D-MN-03) had an amendment of his, aimed at helping suburban communities access high speed broadband, included in the infrastructure package passed by the House last week. Read more here. •Congresswoman Betty McCollum(D-MN-04) commended corporate sponsors of Washington, D.C.'s NFL team for taking action in favor of changing the team's name. Read more here. •Congresswoman Ilhan Omar(D-MN-05) introduced a bill, the Workforce Promotion and Access Act,which would authorize the Department of Labor to create a job guarantee program through grants to states, localities, and tribal entities where employment is greater than 10%or double the national unemployment rate. Read more here. •Congressman Tom Emmer(R-MN-06)and Congressman Pete Stauber(R-MN-08) both released positive statements after the Bureau of Land Management issued a Notice of Intent to start the environmental review process for Twin Metals' proposed mineral lease and mine plan of operations in Northern Minnesota. Read more here. •Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN-07) introduced the Reinvigorating Lending for the Future (RLF)Act of 2020 to reduce barriers to lending for recipients of capitalization grants through the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Revolving Loan Fund Program. Read more here. 11 of 32 Metro Cities News 07/2/20 Page 1 of 4 METRO CITIESMember Login a Search our site... U4 Asaaciation d hAetrvpvlitan MuriciReltl4as Home Metro Cities News About Us Meetings&Events Membership Advocacy Policies&Resources MAMA Return to the biog Upcoming Events Metro Cities News 07/2/20 by:Jennifer Dorn Mon Jal20,2020 Category:Newsletter Transportation&General Government Category:Policy Committee Jul Tue Jul 21,2020 02 I Municipal Revenues In This Issue: Ca gory:Policy C.—i„ee Wed Jul 22,2020 Metro Cities Board of Directors Updates Metropolitan Aaencies LMC Hosts CARES Act Webinar Category:Policy Committee MnDOT Accepting Highway Freight Program Applications WedJal22,2020 Senate Committees Hold Joint Hearing on Recent Unrest Housing&EconomicDevelopment House Public Safety Committee Police Accountability Hearing Category:Policy Committee Regional Economic Framework Priorities and Timeline Released Mon Aug 11,2020 Metro Cities'Policy Committees Transportation&General State COVID-19 Testing Capacity Goal Met Government Category:Policy Committee View Full Calendar Metro Cities Board of Directors Updates Our Tweets Metro Cities'welcomes Myron Bailey,Mayor,City of Cottage Grove,as its President and Lisa Laliberte, Councilmember,City of Roseville,as its Vice President,effective July 1 st.Metro Cities would also like to Tweets by MetroCitiesMN welcome Jeffrey Dahl,City Manager for the City of Wayzata,as a new member to the Board of Directors. Thank you to Mary Gaasch,Mayor for the city of Lauderdale,as she completes her term on the Metro Cities Board of Directors.Mayor Gaasch served as President of the Board of Directors from 2018-19. Thank you,Mary,for your service and commitment to Metro Cities! LMC Hosts CARES Act Webinar The League of Minnesota Cities hosted a webinar for city officials on Wednesday,following the announcement from Governor Walz that$841.4 million in Federal CARES Act funds will be distributed to local governments.Click HERE for a recording of the webinar and a link to the presentation slides. After opening remarks from LMC's Intergovernmental Relations Director Gary Carlson,Amy Jorgenson from the Office of Minnesota Management and Budget(MMB)presented information on the agency's processes for distributing funds.More specifically,Jorgenson's presentation covered the following: The creation of a temporary MMB COVID-19 Response Accountability Office.The website is in the process of being built--check HERE for updates on it. An overview of the CARES Act and the$150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund(CRF),where the money provided to Minnesota's cities(via the state)originates. Criteria for qualifying costs.Expenditures must be COVID-19-related,unaccounted for in the most recently approved budget(as of March 27)and incurred between March 1,2020 and November 15,2020.See the slides for a more detailed breakdown of eligible uses. Ineligible uses of CRF(includes lost revenues). 12 of 32 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 7/10/2020 Metro Cities News 07/2/20 Page 2 of 4 Considerations for using CRF for local matches required for FEMA assistance,workers' compensation costs,and in supporting community health boards. Ms.Jorgenson walked through the distribution methodology and explained how cities can certify expenses for the funds.Reporting and documentation are key considerations for local governments. Expenses should be documented.Jorgenson also highlighted the Federal Guidance and FAQs published by the U.S.Dept.of the Treasury.These documents are updated periodically.The most recent versions are always linked to the Metro Cities COVID-19 Resources Page.See the webinar recording for the Q&A, many of which point back to the Federal Guidance and stress the importance of thinking through and documenting the rationale for spending decisions. The Department of Revenue(DOR)is encouraging city officials to direct questions on eligible expenses or processes through your local government organizations,including Metro Cities.Please direct any questions to Patricia Nauman at 651-215-4002 or mailto:patriciaZmetrocitiesmn.ora.Metro Cities will also continue provide city officials with updated information as it is available. MnDOT Accepting Highway Freight Program Applications MnDOT has recently announced that it is accepting applications for the MN Highway Freight Program. The Minnesota Highway Freight Program is a grant program designed to improve safety,mobility,and meet the needs of the state's freight transportation system on a local level.Eligible entities include cities,counties,ports,waterways,railroads and airports can apply for funding for highway transportation and intermodal projects that benefit freight movement throughout the state.These funds come from the federal National Highway Freight Program to provide states the support to make freight movement improvements. Applications are being accepted for fiscal years 2023-25.An informational session is scheduled for July 30th.Applications will be accepted through September 28th,and projects will be selected October 10th. For more information and to apply,click here. Senate Committees Hold Joint Hearing on Recent Unrest The Senate Transportation and Judiciary and Public Safety Committees held a joint informational hearing on the recent unrest in Minneapolis,Saint Paul and other cities following the killing of George Floyd.Senate Transportation Committee Chair Scott Newman stated that the goal of the hearings is to examine the events and decisions made during the unrest.The committees will examine events from May 26th to June 10th and seek to find facts.The topic of the first meeting was specific to the damage and destruction of businesses.The committees heard testimony from business owners who experienced damage to or destruction of their businesses.Chair Newman said that five or six meetings are anticipated.He also stated that it is important examine the facts before the Legislature considers bills to fund rebuilding parts of Minneapolis and St.Paul.The hearings will include videos,testimony and submitted written testimony.DFL members of the committee expressed concern that Senators whose districts were most impacted by the unrest are not members of these committees.The next meeting has not yet been scheduled. House Public Safety Committee Police Accountability Hearing The House Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Division convened for an informational hearing Wednesday afternoon related to a portion of the broader police accountability package proposed during last month's special session.House Research staff gave a walkthrough of provisions;click HERE to view a comparison document.The committee heard testimony from four testifiers.POST Board Chair Kelly McCarthy spoke to the licensing reform provisions and urged members to make the necessary changes that would restore Minnesotans'faith in law enforcement. Mary Moriarty,Hennepin County's Chief Public Defender offered testimony in support of reforming the state's language on use of force.St.Paul Mayor Melvin Carter spoke to the committee on the need to develop a new framework for public safety.He spoke about funding needs for schools,housing,mental health,and violence prevention and more as part of a framework.The final testifier was University of Minnesota Professor Joe Soss,who presented research to contextualize the civil unrest following the killing of George Floyd.A townhall on police accountability was also held in Maple Grove Wednesday. Members of the committee received feedback from community members and explained how the House 13 of 32 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 7/10/2020 Metro Cities News 07/2/20 Page 3 of 4 proposals on public safety reform could begin to address concerns related to law enforcement accountability. Regional Economic Framework Priorities and Timeline Released The Metropolitan Council continues to develop its draft Regional Economic Framework(REF)that will be used to accompany local applications for$1.5 billion in economic recovery funds authorized through the federal CARES Act to help communities recover from the COVID-19 economic crisis. The Metropolitan Council added an additional partner in its efforts to draft the framework.The Center for Economic Inclusion,along with Greater MSP,will serve as the Council's partners in working the U.S. Economic Development Association(EDA)in the U.S.Department of Commerce.The updates were presented at the July 1 Committee of the Whole meetina. A focus on inclusive economic growth was a key part of the presentation by all three partners.While not a focus of the EDA,the regional partners are making racial inclusion,economic justice,and racial equity a core part of the region's nine strategic priorities.The EDA's funding priorities are recovery and resilience,critical infrastructure,workforce development and manufacturing,exports and foreign direct investment,and opportunity zones. Those strategic priorities include job growth,startups and innovation,talent migration,racial inclusion, skills and workforce,regional brand and image,housing affordability,transportation and mobility,and new climate economy.The last three priorities have a nexus with existing Council authorities and activities,Council staff explained. The EDA requires an assessment of regional strengths,weaknesses,opportunities and threats (SWOT).Each strategic priority includes a description of how it addresses specific issues identified in the SWOT,a set of actions that will be undertaken over the next five years,key implementation partners plus examples of work already in progress,and a set of implementation measures.The strategic direction and action plan are outlined in this document. Timeline July 9:The draft REF will be distributed for public review. July 15:The Metropolitan Council will review and discuss the draft document. August 12:The Metropolitan Council will adopt the REF. City Eligibility Cities are eligible applicants for the funds.Applications must explicitly reference how a proposed project seeking federal EDA funding supports actions and strategies identified in the Framework.For CARES Act funding,applicants must also indicate how the proposed project directly responds to recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about the Regional Economic Framework,or if your city is considering applying to the EDA for funding,contact Amanda Taylor at GREATER MSP(,amanda.taylor(@areatermsp.org)or Michael Larson at the Metropolitan Council(Michael.Larson C@metc.state.mn.us),or Andrea Ferstan at the Center for Economic Inclusion(aferstanC@centerforeconomicinclusion.ora). Metro Cities'Policy Committees Metro Cities is preparing for its 2020 policy development process that will begin in just a few weeks.If you haven't yet signed up for a committee,and are interested in participating,see below for information. Your participation is encouraged!All meetings will be conducted remotely.Four policy committees will meet in July,August and September;schedules for each are below.To sign up,click here.(Please note: Due to site maintenance the registration form will be unavailable from 8am—8pm on July 3rd.) If you have specific topics of interest to suggest,please feel free to email:men nifer(a)metrocitiesmn.org Remember: Committees will meet either Monday,Tuesday,or Wednesday from 9:00-11:30 am or 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. 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. 14 of 32 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 7/10/2020 Metro Cities News 07/2/20 Page 4 of 4 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 State COVID-19 Testing Capacity Goal Met During a briefing Monday,Governor Walz announced that the state has reached its goal for increasing testing capacity.In April,state officials realized that a lag in federal resources in testing meant the state would need to invest in an independent testing apparatus to measure the spread of COVID-19.The goal was to increase capacity so that 10,000 people could be tested on any given day.The U of M,the Mayo Clinic,and other health systems joined the state in this effort.During his remarks on Monday,Governor Walz announced that over 600,000 Minnesotans have been tested in total and the state can now test 20,000 individuals per day. The Governor talked about how testing fits into the broader strategy to combat the virus.With higher testing capabilities the state can more thoroughly test long-term care facilities.More testing also aids public health officials in doing contact tracing.Both the Governor and MN Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm reiterated guidance on maintaining social distancing and wearing masks. See the state's COVID-19 web page for the latest specific health data. Share this post: Metro Cities(Association of Metropolitan Municipalities) 145 University Ave W,Suite 125 St.Paul,MN 55103 651-215-4000 Backtotop A powered by r\Members icks 15 of 32 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 7/10/2020 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Cities Must Continue to Lead with Urgency Date: Saturday,July 4,2020 7:11:59 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League Of Cities (NLC)<news@nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Sat, Jul 4, 2020 6:02 am Subject: Cities Must Continue to Lead with Urgency View in browser. jb leading with urgency july blog 8 Cities Must Continue to Lead with Urgency Our nation continues to grapple with a dangerous and widespread virus that is devastating our communities and our local economies. America's economic recovery starts with immediate and appropriate federal support to help our communities through the coronavirus pandemic, and to prepare for years to come. Read more. July Fourth: May the Second Half of 2020 Bring Equity 16 of 32 As we move into the second half of 2020, we look to U heal our communities. We are at an inflection point in this nation which presents an opportunity for adopting policies, practices and procedures that promote equity. Read more. Reopening Youth Summer Learning Programs Due to the crisis, community members, leaders, and researchers are confronting questions about how civic 8` services and systems should be rebuilt to be stronger and more resilient once we emerge from this crisis. Read more. Protecting the Vulnerable in Denver During COVID- 19 In the wake of more than 30,000 infections, Mayor ®` Hancock adopted a unique approach that involved multiple stakeholders to help the homeless in his city. Read more. News 176 groups to Senate: Pass more virus relief or 'millions of Americans' will suffer The American Independent— June 30, 2020 As COVID-19 resurges, so does the threat to local budgets Brookings— June 30, 2020 COVID-19's Huge Financial Impact on Cities Assistant Edge — June 29, 2020 Announcements NEW: REAL Equity Resolution Guide NLC is committed to helping local leaders respond with empathy and effectively during times of crisis and beyond. Our Real Equity Resolution 17 of 32 provides opportunities for a municipal leader to make a public declaration committing to structural changes that dismantle racism in local government. Download here. NEW RELEASE: 2020 State of the Cities Report This year's State of the Cities analysis reveals is that local leaders have been and will continue to provide residents and businesses with the tools, through targeted investments, not only to strengthen our economy, but also in ways that are more equitable, sustainable and forward-thinking. 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Update your communication preferences. This message was intended for: marymccomber@aol.com 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy I @ 2020 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic 18 of 32 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 33 Date: Wednesday,July 8,2020 9:17:39 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League of Cities (NLC) <covid19@nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Wed, Jul 8, 2020 8:07 am Subject: COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 33 If this message is not displaying properly,please view the online version. National League of Cities LEADERSHIP UPDATE Colleagues, I hope everyone had a safe holiday and spent some time to recharge. This week, we are back in full force, pushing our Cities are Essential message. With coronavirus numbers resurging in some areas, financial aid to cities becomes more critical by the day. NLC is committed to helping you navigate this difficult and uncharted path forward. New today, NLC worked with Rep. John Kakto (R-NY) on a "Dear Colleague" letter to get House Republicans to sign on in support of additional budget aid for all local governments. While Rep. Katko's letter does not endorse a particular bill, it urges support for a set of principles developed in close coordination with NLC to provide fair and equitable funding to each and every county and municipal government. This is the latest effort to make Congress hear NLC and hear your voices. We must work together on bicameral, bipartisan legislation that provides appropriate levels of assistance to all cities, towns, and villages. Cities are Essential, and we must continue to fight to prove it. Sending you strength, Joe Buscaino President, National League of Cities 19 of 32 President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council MAYORS ON THE FRONTLINES: MAYOR ALEJANDRA SOTELO- SOLIS, NATIONAL CITY, CA Cities are having to make tough decisions are coronavirus infections spike. Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis shares pride in the community response and willingness to change their social practices to ensure the city could keep the curve flattened. Ignite Cities - Natl City Mayor Alejandra Solis ®❑ RESOURCES UPCOMING EVENTS WEBINAR I HUD Grants on the Ground: Lessons Learned from Learning Lab Cities Wednesday, July 8, 11:00 AM Join this interactive session to learn how Grand Rapids, MI, Kansas City, MO, and Memphis, TN have used HUD grants to benefit their communities. Featured cities will share what they have accomplished using their grants, how they developed relevant programming and infrastructure, and what advice they have for cities new to applying for similar grant opportunities. The conversation will be supported by field experts who can provide guidance on the HUD grant application process. This session will build on the June 25th webinar featuring HUD's Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes which provided background on HUD grant programs. Register here. TELE-TOWNHALL I Taking Care of Your Community: Addressing Collective Trauma in Times of Crisis I Tuesday, July 14, 1:00 PM ET Community leaders and mental health experts will examine the psychological impact associated with collective trauma and despair. Join us to discuss ways government leaders can talk publicly about the mental health toll and burden related to the coronavirus and racism 20 of 32 pandemics. Learn how to harness community resources to address low-level distress and acute mental health conditions. Expert panelists will provide science-backed strategies to encourage a public health approach to mental health, with a focus on addressing stigma, impacts on vulnerable communities, and ways to advance equity. Register here. WEBINAR I Contact Tracing and Testing: City-County-Corporate Collaborations Wednesday, July 15, 2:00 PM ET The COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented need for cities, counties, and the private sector to work together to provide contact tracing and testing services in their jurisdictions. Resources and training might differ throughout the country; however, collaboration is vital for effective contact tracing and testing to protect the public's health. Join to hear from city, county, and corporate leaders about their joint efforts to mitigate COVID transmission among their residents so that communities can safely reopen. This webinar will also cover important considerations around vulnerable populations including people of color and hard-to-reach communities. Register here. WEBINAR I Cities at a Crossroad: Charting a New Economic Course During COVID Thursday, July 16, 11:00 AM ET Today's simultaneous COVID health pandemic, economic recession, and social justice crises are rapidly changing the economic landscape. This webinar will examine the changing economic landscape, how local leaders can adapt to the new environment and offer some ideas for economic growth. Register here. Last Chance for Cities Are Essential! Without a final overwhelming effort by every local elected official to influence Members of Congress, our federal leaders could leave out direct budget aid to all 19,000 cities, towns and villages in the next coronavirus relief package. July represents our final chance to advocate for direct federal assistance for all cities, towns and villages in the final COVID-19 emergency assistance bill. Call your Senator TODAY! Your community depends on it, and so does the economic health of our nation. Emergency Preparedness Amidst COVID-19 The logistical and social complexities of COVID-19 are converging with what scientists are projecting to be an above-average season for hurricanes, extreme heat, inland and coastal flooding, and wildfires. Additionally, there is growing awareness among city leaders that communities of color and vulnerable populations are disproportionately impacted by both the virus and climate change. In partnership with several trusted external organizations, NLC designed a short guide and resource list on Emergency Preparedness Amidst COVID-19 that includes tips on effectively managing sheltering and evacuations, resident communication and preparedness, and improving local response capacity in advance of extreme events. Risk Assessment Map from Harvard Global Health Institute How severe is the spread of COVID-19 in your community, and what actions should you take? 21 of 32 New standardized national approach to communicate risk levels and response options is convergence of top scientists and institutions around the country. Check out this on-line risk assessment map from Harvard Gobal Health Institute to see where your state or county is on a COVID-19 risk level of green, yellow, orange or red. See guidance/tools for local and state leaders as well as individuals on intensity of efforts depending on the risk level. BEST PRACTICES Reopening in Cities Across the Country: What Does the Data Show Cities have been leading COVID response efforts across the country, and recently they have started to grapple with the new `® challenge of reopening amidst an ongoing pandemic. NLC's top priority is to catalog these efforts and we hope others will continue to dive deeper into the comparative analysis, but a few findings immediately stand out. Read more. City, County and Corporate Support for COVID Testing and Contact Tracing Cities and counties are at various stages of reopening after shutdowns to mitigate the coronavirus spread. Alarmingly, two- `®` thirds of states are experiencing a surge in COVID-19. Several factors must be in place for jurisdictions to open for business safely and for people to confidently patronize the services and activities they typically enjoy. Read more. IN THE NEWS How will American cities avoid economic catastrophe? The Hill—July 7, 2020 Avoiding the COVID-19 Eviction Cliff Stanford Law School—July 2, 2020 Here Comes the Hard Part: States, Cities Face Grim Budget Picture Governing—July 1, 2020 National League of Cities 8 LO 1 8 22 of 32 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: New Laws&COVID Tests Date: Thursday,July 2,2020 10:22:23 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Rep. Shelly Christensen <rep.she Ily.christensen@public.govdelivery.com> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2020 10:16 am Subject: New Laws &COVID Tests Having trouble viewing this email?View it as a Web nage. Rep. Christensen J0 23 of 32 Dear Neighbors, Last week, Governor Walz announced a plan that delivers $841 million in federal dollars from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to Minnesota's counties and cities in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Our local governments are facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's more crucial than ever to ensure that important services continue for our community. I applaud Governor Walz for heeding our calls to deliver on these funds that will not only help our local governments, but also our small businesses, hospitals, and those who have been impacted by this virus. Once approved by the Legislative Advisory Commission, the Minnesota Department of Revenue will distribute these funds on a rolling basis this week. Based on a per capita formula and the framework we had established in the Minnesota House, Washington County would receive $31.7 million, Stillwater would receive $1.5 million, Lake Elmo would receive $792,665, and other amounts are available here. COVID-19 Tests Minnesota has reached the important milestone of over 500,000 tests, bringing our testing capacity up to 20,000 tests a day - a crucial factor in our efforts to understand and combat this virus. If you or a loved one are in need of a COVID-19 test, you can find the nearest testing location . For many in our community, the closest location will be the Curve Crest Clinic in Stillwater. 24 of 32 500,000 Tests New Laws Several new laws went into effect yesterday, including the Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act and the Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. Finding ways to make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible has been and continues to be a top priority for me as your state representative. While I'm glad we made good progress over the last year in this area, there's more work to do for Minnesotans to ensure they can afford the medication they need. An Age Friendly Minnesota The AARP has put out a survey to inform the work of the Governor's Council on an Age Friendly Minnesota, which is working to drive coordinated action across state agencies and move Minnesota toward being a more livable, age friendly state. The full survey can be taken by individual Minnesota residents, age 45+ through July 3, 2020. 25 of 32 Stay Connected Minnesota's remains a great source for accurate, updated information, and the covers the resources available to the public as we work to reopen Minnesota safely. If you have any questions or comments, you can contact me at rep.shelly.christensen@house.mn, or leave a voicemail at (651) 296-4244. I look forward to hearing from you! Have a safe and healthy 4th of July! Sincerely, Representative Shelly Christensen Share this email with friends: 1 To unsubscribe, click here. This email was sent to marymccomber@aol.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Minnesota House DFL - 100 Rev.Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd. -Saint Paul,MN 55155 ❑® 26 of 32 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Inclusive Communities need Inclusive Play! 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Article Image Helping youth and families learn the skills they need to be more successful at home, in school, and throughout the community. JU July YSB Newsletter July 2020 Donor Spotlight Thank You, Access Fund Contributors JU By Paul DeGeest We take this opportunity to thank all of the generous contributors who have made gifts to the Access Fund in 2020. Your support provides the resources needed by families who face barriers to accessing mental and chemical health You can help us get ready to open our offices to see services. YSB uses a sliding fee scale to reduce clients in person.As you may know,we are providing the out-of-pocket expenses for families who may mental health, chemical health, diversion, youth &family be coping with job loss, loss of medical benefits, education, and military family support using online or other financial hardships. We are seeing an telehealth technology. It's working well for many of our increased need for financial support for families clients, but there are some who are waiting patiently to during the current pandemic, and the economic continue their treatment plans with our therapists and downturn that has come along with it.All this at a specialists in person. As YSB prepares to open our time when young people are suffering more and doors in Stillwater, Woodbury, and Cottage Grove, we deeper anxiety, depression, and instability in need your help. their lives. Gifts to the Access Fund offset the Please donate masks, face shields, gloves, operational expenses absorbed by YSB in order disinfectants, and other cleaning supplies as described to offer services to families in need. Thank you HERE. for your kindness, especially during these difficult times. Regular practices of You can join these outstanding benefactors by cleaning and disinfecting making a gift to the Access Fund today. Just click have been implemented at HERE to make your contribution using our YSB, including a schedule secure online giving portal, or send your gift to for routine cleaning and any of our offices in Stillwater, Woodbury, or disinfecting of work Cottage Grove. Your support makes a surfaces, equipment, and tremendous difference for young people. 29 of 32 areas in the work environment, including restrooms, break rooms, lunch rooms, meeting rooms, and administrative stations. Frequent cleaning Youth Service Bureau and ISD 622 and disinfecting is being Work Together to Improve conducted of high-touch areas, including phones, Access and Equity: keyboards, touch screens, controls, door handles, elevator panels, railings, copy machines, credit card Five Questions with Dr. Troy Miller readers, delivery equipment, etc. By Paul DeGeest Our clients and our staff must wear protective Youth Service Bureau equipment, especially masks, during interactions in partners with ISD 622 offices and in common spaces. If our guests have not (North Saint Paul, arrived with their own masks,we must be supplied with L® Maplewood, Oakdale masks for them. Schools)to provide students, families, Help us be ready, and stay ready, to serve young faculty, and staff with people and their families in our offices again. Drop of professional, high- masks, other protective equipment, and approved quality behavioral cleaning supplies at any of our three offices in Stillwater, health services. Our team of specialists and Woodbury, or Cottage Grove. Call us at 651-439-8800 if therapists work in the schools to meet young you have any questions and to make sure that someone people where they are, and without the financial is available to receive your contribution. Financial and logistical stresses of traditional office-based donations are also appreciated. care. Dr. Troy Miller is the assistant superintendent and a member of the YSB board of directors. We asked Dr. Miller to share his"top five"ways in which YSB integrates with his district to serve students, families, and district employees with a special emphasis on addressing systemic inequities and barriers to accessing mental and chemical health services. YSB: Dr. Miller, how is YSB is a key player in your district's efforts to address inequities? Dr. Troy Miller: YSB helps train district 622 teachers and staff to recognize signs of trauma Brian Zeller, Vice Chair and other mental and chemical health concerns, allowing us to be more responsive to students Managing Partner and who, for a variety of reasons, may have a hard Broker, Greystone time accessing support. Thanks to our partnership with YSB, our teachers and staff are Commercial better practitioners of trauma-informed Brian was born and raised in strategies. the St. Croix River Valley. He YSB: What about the work we do around attended St. Thomas Academy chemical health in the schools? and the University of St. Thomas. He serves as the mayor of Lakeland Shores. Brian was previously mayor Miller: Two Chemical Health Specialists from of Lakeland for six years. He is a Commissioner on the YSB spend time in our middle and high schools, Washington County CDA, board chair of the MSCWMO, building close-knit support groups and past chair of Washington County library board, connecting one-on-one with students. Tricia St. 30 of 32 Washington County Parks and Recreation board, and Michaels, our Director of Student Services, says former executive board member of the Stillwater and it best. "They're part of the school community. Hudson Chambers of Commerce. Students rely on those relationships."We look forward to finding ways to increase access and "I serve as a volunteer leader of Youth Service Bureau expand school-based services for our students, because 1 have seen the positive influence YSB has in especially during these uncertain times. the lives of young people. I am passionate about making a difference forpeople." YSB: We are a data driven organization. How does information play a role in this partnership? What Youth Service Bureau is Miller: In 2019, YSB helped district 622 complete Reading/Watching/Listening to... an important mental health survey of its middle school students. The results of this survey not only made it possible for school counselors to YSB's staff continues to learn and bring awareness and conduct focused outreach to the families of high- education on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite risk students but also provided important data to you to join us! Watch for future partner community support 622's ongoing effort to find new ways to events. Inspiration to this join us watch this: support middle schoolers struggling with anxiety Thrive East Bay Choir Performing "We Shall be and depression. The survey results were a real Known" by MaMuse eye-opener for me, and for district leadership. It helps us be more proactive and support students What We Are Reading before a crisis emerges. That's our goal. How to be an Anti-Racist by lbram X. Kendi "Ibram X. Kendi's concept of antiracism reenergizes and YSB: We strive to support not only students, but reshapes the conversation about racial justice in also their families. How do you see that mission America--but even more fundamentally, points us being carried out? toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. Instead of working with the policies and Miller: YSB partners with the district to host system we have in place, Kendi asks us to think about family education and engagement events. These what an antiracist society might look like, and how we events give families the opportunity to learn can play an active role in building it." about key topics impacting adolescents-- technology, social media, anxiety, and more-- What We Are Watching and provide strategies to help families navigate these important topics together. This effort pairs "A powerful and thought-provoking true story, 'Just well with our own priorities to serve whole Mercy'follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his families and communities within our district history-making battle for justice." boundaries, not just in the classrooms. YSB: What else can we do to support you and What We Are Listening To your team in district 622? "Brene with Ibram X. Kendi on How to Be an Antiracist"-Unlocking Us with Brene Brown Miller: We are currently looking at other ways to "I'm talking with professor Ibram X. Kendi, New York partner in the coming school year, especially in Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist and response to COVID-19. Eric Mjolsness, Principal the Director of the Antiracist Research and Policy at Maplewood Middle School, noted recently that Center at American University. We talk about racial "YSB is a fantastic partner. One of the things we disparities, policy, and equality, but we really focus on have come to appreciate most about them is the How to Be an Antiracist,which is a groundbreaking level of flexibility and accessibility they provide. approach to understanding uprooting racism and They work closely with us to identify our specific inequality in our society and in ourselves." needs, then offer high-quality services to meet those needs." I am so grateful to be in a position Youth Service Bureau Wants You to to leverage the resources offered by Youth Service Bureau to benefit our students.As a Follow Us on Social Media member of the YSB board, I have first-hand experience on both sides of the equation. That If you haven't already-be sure to follow us really makes a big difference for kids and @YSBKnowsKids on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedln! families. YSB is working to improve its presence on its social Youth Service Bureau is deeply grateful to Dr. media platforms. You can help by following us, friending Miller and to all of the educators, administrators, us, retweeting us, and sharing our and professionals in all of the schools we serve. content on your own social media Their dedication to the wellbeing of their accounts. We can be found at students, their families, and the communities @YSBKnowsKids on Facebook, Twitter, they serve goes beyond the traditional demands 31 of 32 FB TW LI and Linkedln. Find us, friend us, follow of education to include the important societal us. You will help more kids and families supports they need, now more than ever. learn about our services, you will help us connect with To learn more, please visit our website at more partners to expand our network, and you will help www ysb.net and follow us on social media at us become even more integrated into the communities �p YSBKnowsKids. we serve. Thank you. Leave us a review and share what you love most about YSB! Visit:ysb.net/resources for more info on: • Parenting tips &tools ❑® • Social Media L . Bullying • Emotional Health • Chemical Health • Healthy Relationships YSB invites you to join us in celebrating another year of improving the lives of young people and • families. Our Fourth Annual "Growing Together Gala"will be held on Friday, September 18th, but this year's event will be a little different.At this Contact YSB to find out about confidential services, time,we are planning to have a virtual event that such as: you can enjoy from your home. We are also • General Assessments inviting our friends and supporters to host numerous"watch parties"throughout the area. • Counseling Services These small gatherings of up to 20 people will create an energetic atmosphere while keeping us • Chemical Awareness Programs safe and in compliance with professional • Responsible Social Media Use Program am healthcare expert guidance. More information will be shared as plans continue to solidify. 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