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weekly Notes- July 17th 2020
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS-WEEKLY NOTES for: July 17th,2020 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator e4l_ Zoning&Development Items: 1. The Bus Garage site on STAGECOACH TRL- proposes to be converted back to a BUS STORAGE OPERATIONS USE.An Amended CUP has been applied for.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.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. An enforcement letter was sent to 6315 Paris Ave.relating to overgrown weeds and yard maintenance. 3. Fury Site -- We expect 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.Some progress has been made,more needed. 4. The SCHOOL DISTRICT inquired about COVID-19 operational changes inside the HIGH SCHOOL and if it might infringe on their Conditional Use Permit; Please see the enclosed communication outlining that such impacts are not anticipated. COVID-19 Matters: • This is the Governor's-PORTAL—Many documents/Exec.Orders can be found: htti)s://mn.gov/covidl9 Washington County has initiated a County Dashboard containing more localized COVID-19 Impacts and rates LINK->>HERE Other Items: As an alternative to a summer- gathering & thank you event to the City "__-Thee workers worked hard and did commissioner's and staff;it was suggested by Council Member Johnson to opt for a such a good job- Here's some pictures small thank you gift/such as a drink tumbler that has the City's logo/name on it.The of their work__" total budget available for the event was$2,300.00, but we should be able to do that for about$1,000.The gift would be accompanied by a"thank you"communication as well. The City's Quarterly Budget and Financial Report is enclosed. The 2020 Mill and OVERLAY project is proceeding throughout the City; i Feedback from residents thus far has been positive. Mayor McComber provided: 1. Information from Lockridge Grindal--Federal Update&Special Session �. 2. METRO CITIES NEWS for 7/10/20 3. Various NLC Updates and Documents for COVID-19 and Policies 4. Update from Shelly Christensen—7/17/20 5. SPAAR—Housing Update y Please let me know if you have any questions- 651-253- 7837 Call Anytime. + 1 of 35 0 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574 July 10, 2020 Laurie Kittelson 6315 Paris Ave. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: Yard Maintenance—Weeds Dear Ms. Kittelson: This letter is with regard to the overgrown weeds at your property, particularly to the south side of your yard at 63'd St. and within the garden beds at the same area. I have communicated with you as recently as October Of this past year, regarding this area, notifying you that such weed growth is a violation of City Nuisance Ordinance 1109. Presently the condition of the wed growth at your yad does constitute a public nuisance per City of Oak Park Heights Nuisance Ordinance 1109 and requires immediate and ongoing abatement. • The large areas of weeds, particularly those along 63rd St. and within the garden beds at the same area were visited by the City Arborist and not found to be prairie or other native plantings. These weeds shall be pulled, mowed and treated to eradicate or reduce their growth. Such maintenance shall be ongoing. Please have the weeds attended to and those at the 631 street side of the yard, removed no later than Thursday,November 7 2019. A compliance visit shall be made on or after the 24 1h. If you have questions or would like to visit on site to discuss this the above requests, please contact me immediately.Your prompt attention is required. Sincerely, PLANNING&CODE ENFORCEMENT Julie H an Buiidin fficial PC: Eric Johnson,City Administrator 2 of 35 Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd.N. Phone.651.439.4439 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Fax.651.439.0574 Page 2—Site Photo , .. + 7 INK MY t s .r 3 of 35 Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com City of Oak Park Heights 14156 031-Park Bh-d N■Oak Park Heigh,K'4 55M•Phoria(651)439-4439•Fax(651)43 M574 71'16,20 TO: Rob Bach,Principal Stillwater Area High School-via email only-ba chrOstillwaterschools.o!g FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator RE: Zoning Question—Hallway Traffic&COVID-19 Dear Rob, Thank you for your phone call inquiring about possible land use or zoning conflicts relative to the interior use of the HIGH SCHOOL building and possible amendments to better engage COVID-19 protocols_ At this stage,the City would offer th at i nterim interior layouts an d flow of people i n hallways are riot expected to be in conflict with any underlying Conditional Use Permits.The City understands that the implementafion of best practices will be necessary for at least the upcoming 2020-2021 school year and we have no concerns at this time about:zoning conflicts_ Please however consider proper FIRE EXIT strategies with such internal routing changes. It there are exterior elements necessary or construction planned,please reach back out to me so we can understand those brings specifically and discuss any permits necessary—it any are required. Beyond this, assuming there will be a reconvening of school in September,please update Chief DeRosier with any protocols you feel would be critical to understand andfor for share with the SRO_ Of course,let me know if you have any questions. Thanks Eric Cc- Julie Hultman,Building Official Brian DeRosier,Chief of Police 4 of 35 iCity of Oak Memo July 15, 2020 To: Mayor, Council, and City Administrator From: Betty Caruso, Finance Director ' Attached is the June 2020 General Fund and Utility Funds Overview, Investment Schedule and Cash and Investment Balances, A Summary of Budget Impacts through 6/30120. 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.20% to .35%. Investments without call protection continue to be called, although these investments offer a better interest rate initially, the attractiveness wanes as rates drop and the money is returned to only be invested at a lower rate. The trouble is that most certificates of deposits available to the City have the call feature. • The city receives its first tax settlement in in July, which is now challenging to place in investments due to the rates, call factor and offerings of agencies. • The money is being invested with safety, cash flow, and best rates available as the criteria ! A Budget and ExpendituresIP i� g • Budgets generally reflect rural activity for this time of the year. • Utility Billings are 8%-90 o compared to last years for 2"d quarter. It is mainly attributable to Commercial Customers and COVID closures reducing use. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like more detailed information. 5 of 35 City of Oak Park Heights Cash & Investment Balances 6130120 101 General Fund 3,234,373.20 202 Forfeiture/Seizure Fund 53,767.67 204 Economic Development Authority 35,845.14 205 TIF District-Oakgreen Commons 231,399.15 206 TIF District-(#2 ) North Frontage Rd 1,516.91 401 Budgeted Projects Fund _. 4,149,794.51 405 Park& Rec Development Fund 531,800.87 407 Moelter Park Improvements 96,535.29 408 Allen S King Decommission/Reuse — 94,063.90 528 G O CIP Refunding Bonds 2012A 77,908.42 529 G O Capital Improvement Bonds 2014 706,666.61 565 Street Reconstruction 3,089,609.17 705 Water Fund 1,122,353.85 706 Sewer Fund 1,230,890.56 707 Storm Sewer Fund 196,622.29 710 Renewal/Replacement Fund 5,179,228.82 712 Storm Sewer Renwal/Replacement Fund 1,889,285.65 734 Water Tower Rehabilitation 751,355.89 735 Well Rehabilitation 152,421.15 736 Sewer Rehabilitation (Lift Stations/Generator) 81,749.06 902 Developer Accounts 217,496.90 903 Developer Deposits 260,997.00 Total 23,385,702.01 6 of 35 City of Oak Park Heights Investments 6/3012020 LD DESCRIPTIQN COST URCHAS WILD BALANCE 245,000 #1535 Discover-Greenwood 2.3%Pur 9!30/15 due WO/20 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 245,000 *1536 Capital One 2.25%Pur 9!30!15 due OM0120 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 400,000 18-26 MidWestOneBank $ 400,000.00 $ 400,D00.00 2.10%Pur 10/31/18 due 10/31/19 245,000 18-27 UBS $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 3.10%Pur 11/21/18 due 11/23/20 245,000 1830 Merrick $ 245,000.00 245,OWA0 3.15%Aur 1217118 due 801121 245,000 1831 Pinnacle Bank 8 245,000.00 $ 245,000.09 3.10%Pur 12/14/18 due 12/14/20 245,000 1833 Home Savings 3 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 3.0%Pur 12114118 dual(Ml 4/20 245,000 1834 Hamni Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 3.0%Pur 12/14/18 due 10/16/20 500,000 18-35 First Resource Bank $ 500,D00.00 $ 5W,000.00 $ 2.75%Pur 12/18/16 due 6/18120 245,000 IS-36 PCSB Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 3.0%Pur 12M6118 due 17118/20 245,000 1837 Brookline $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 3.0%Pur 12121118 due 12/21/20 245,000 19-01 T3K Bank Texas $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 2.6.0%Pur 1120M 9 due 7120120 245,000 19-02 Iberia Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.139 2.7%Pur 1125119 due 1125121 245,000 19-06 Jacksonville Bank $ 245,000.00 245,000.00 2.5%Pur 4/17J10 due 10118121 240,000 19-06 Comenity, $ 240,000.00 $ 240,000.00 2.45%Pur 4/30119 due 4=Ql 245,000 19-10 Morgan Stanley Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 2.50%Pur 6114119 due 6114121 245,000 19-11 Ennerbank 245,D00.00 3 245,000.00 2.30%Pur 6117M9 due 6117121 800,000 19-12 MldWestOne 5 800,000.00 $ 800,000.00 2.0%Pur 7/112019 dug 3M121 500,000 19-15 First Resource Bank $ 50,000.00 $ 5W,000.00 2.25%Pur 7/11/19 due 3111121 500,000 19-16 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.OD $ 500 ODD W 2.30%Pur 7111119 due 7111121 245,DW 19-19 Hapoalim $ 245,9 .69 245,000.00 2.10%Pur 7/19M9 due 7/18/21 90 500,000 19.20 MidWesiOne $ 500,000.00 $ 500.000.00 2.0%Pur 7/2312019 due 7123120 245,000 18-21 United Bloomington $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 2.0%Pur 7124/1 9 due 8/24121 400,000 19-23 MidWestOns $ 400,000.00 $ 400,0=W 2.0%Pur MOM 7 due 8030/20 245,000 19.25 JP Morgan Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 2.00%Pur 1001119 due 12131/20 245,000 19-26 SAFRA $ 245,000.00 $ 245,OW.00 1.85%Pur 1017M9 due 117121 400,000 19-27 MidWeslOne $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00 1.85%Pur 10/1(NI 9due 16119120 245,000 19-29 Goldman Sae $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.80%Pur 10/23/19 due 10125121 500,OOD 1931 First Stale Bank&Trust $ 500,00D.00 500,000.09 Q 1.75%Pur 10030/19 due 11030/20 2/45 Optp:S5 19-32 Investors Savings $ 245,000.00 S 245,000.00 1 OF3 City of Oak Park Heights Investments 613012020 @ 12ES2RIP1ION PURCHASE SOLD BALANCE 1.70%Pur 10131119 due 1o/3012D 245,000 1933 tions Bank $ 245,000.OD $ 245,000,00 1.60%Pur 11/25119 due 212521 245,000 1934 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 11/29/19 due 11/27/20 245,000 19.37 Encore Bank $ 245,ODD.00 $ 245.Oon nn 1.6%Pur 1212J19 due 312121 245,OD0 1938 SpiritBank 6 245,000.00 $ 245,00000 1.7%Pur 12/8/19 due 6!6122 245,000 19-39 FNBC Arkansas $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 $ 1.75%Pur 1216119 due 6!8122 240,000 19-40 Wells Fargo National $ 240,000.00 $ 240 00000 1.70%Pur 12113119 due 12113121 300,000 11342 FHLM $ 300,000.00 $ 300,000.00 $ 2.07%Pur 12/30119 due 12/30/24 245,000 19-43 Wells Fargo National $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.70%Pur 12/13/19 due 12/13/21 500,000 20-01 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00 $ 5DO,OD0.00 1.74%Pur 1/1!20 due 712120 500,000 20-02 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00 $ 500,OD0.00 1.115%Pur 112120 due 712121 245,000 20-03 Morgan Stanley Private $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.75%Pur 119120 due 1110/22 500,000 20-4 First State Bank&Trust $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 1.65%Pur 1/1 MO due 2113121 245,000 20-5 Wells Fargo $ 245,000.00 $ 245,0000.00 1.80%Pur 1117/20 due 1118/22 245,000 20-0 John Marshall Bk $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.60%Pur 1117120 due 3117121 245,000 20.7 Hadden Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.60%Pur 1117120 due 11/17/22 500,000 20-8 FHLB 3 500,000.00 500,000.00 2.00%Pur 1121120 due 2/11125 245,000 20-9 Sallie Mae $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.90%Pur 1123!20 due 1123123 245,000 20-10 Ally Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.70%Pur 1123120 due 1124!22 245,OOD 20.11 Essa Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.60%Pur 1129/20 due 1131122 245,000 20-12 Community Bank VA $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.65%Pur 1/30/2020 due 4130121 245,000 20-13 Ozark Bank $ 245,00D.00 $ 245,000.00 1.70%Pur 1/30/2020 due 4/1121 245,000 20-15 Eaglehank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.60%Pur 2/1212020 due 8112122 245,000 20-17 Synovus $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.60%Pur 2!1812020 due 2118122 245,000 20-18 CiOzens Alliance 245,000.00 $ 24$,000.00 1,60%Pur 2/2112020 due 3121122 245,000 20-19 BMW $ 245,000.00 3 245,000.00 1.65%Pur 2 12 812 0 2 0 due 2128123 245,000 20.21 Cathay Bank $ 245,000.00 $ M D00 00 1.60%Pur 2/28/1020 due 8/30!21 245,000 20.22 Truist Bank $ 2445,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.65%Pur 3/22020 due 312121 245,000 20-23 Mizuho Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.60%Pur 3/212020 due 314121 8 of 35 2 OF3 City of Oak Park Heights Investments 6/3012020 E-A -- G' DESCRIPTION 1 h7 „ ... $ 4 5•L?�=' NY Community Bank S 2 4;;per, , 1.00%Pur 3/11/2020 due 3/11/22 210,000 20.25 Tri-State Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 .75%Pur 3/1212020 due 3112121 245,000 20-26 California Bank $ 210,000,00 $ 210,0D0.00 .75%Pur 3/18/2020 due 3/18Y21 245,000 20.27 Texas Capital Bank 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 .75%Pur 3/19/2020 due 3119121 245,000 20-28 AXOS Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.55%Pur 3/2612020 due 3!26122 245,000 20.29 Birkshlre Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.20%Pur 3127/2020 due 9123121 245,000 20.30 Northam Bank and Trtusl $ 245,000,DO $ 245 00000 1.15%Pur 3130!2020 due3/30121 245,000 20-31 Valley National $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.15%Pur 411 612 02 0 due 4M6121 100,000 20-32 Fifths Third $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 1.15%Pur M2212020 due 4122121 245,ODp 2033 Commenity Bank Texas 3 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.10%Pur 4!2412020 due 1124122 245,000 20.34 Synchrony Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.05%Pur 4/24/2020 due 4125122 245,000 2D-35 Preference Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 .35%Pur 5/22/2020 due 3122122 245,000 2036 Avid Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 .35%Pur 3131!2020 due 3131/22 245.000 2037 Beal Bank $ $ 245,000,00 $ 245 00000 .20%Pur 6/3/2020 due 61PJ21 245,000 20-38 Baroda Bank $ $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 .20%Pur 611 2/2020 due 3112121 245,000 20-39 BMO Bank $ S 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 .5%Stepup Pur 6112/2020 due 12/12/23 245,000 2040 Plainscapital Bank $ $ 245,000.00 245 000 DD .2% Pur 82512020 due 6/25121 245,000 2041 FHLM $ $ 335,000.00 $ 335,000.00 .35% Pur 8/29/2020 due 9/29122 22,045,000 SUBTOTAL $ 20,820,000.00 $ 1,315.000.00 4i 1 290 000 00 $ 20,845,000.00 4M Fund $ 1,073,193.34 $ 28.07 $ 1,073,221.41 4M Plus Fund $ 501,032.83 $ 39.13 $ 501,071.96 Wells Fargo Advfsors $ 515,738.74 $ 808,952.88 $ 1,070,000,00 $ 254,691.60 RBC Weal0i Management $ 248,049.55 $ 2,982.12 $ 245,000.00 $ 6,031,67 TOTAL 23,158,014.46 _$ 2,127,002.16 $ 2,W6,00D.00 $ 22,880,016 64 9 of 35 3 OF3 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS SUMMARY REVENUES 1 EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30,2020 FUND 101 GENERAL FUND PD ACTUAL. YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT REVENUE GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES .00 21,485.67 5,330,694.00 5,309,208.33 .4 BUSINESS LICENSES&PERMITS 275.00 2,553.61 44,826.00 42,272.39 5.7 NON-BUSINESS LIG&PERMITS 1,568.84 41,381.11 45,000.00 3,618.89 92.0 FINES&FORFEITS 1,899.32 19,714.87 45,000.00 25,285.13 43.8 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 2,047.62 15,466.62 96,500.00 83,033.38 15.7 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 290.00 28,877.29 34,000.00 5,122.71 84,9 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 31,546.48 59,999.11 105,500.00 45,500.89 56.9 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES .00 10.59 .00 10.59) ,0 37,629.26 189,488.87 5,703,520.00 5,514,031.13 3.3 EXPENDITURES GENERAL MANAGEMENTIBUILDING 16,585,98 76,921.13 161,350.00 104,428.87 42.4 MAYOR&COUNCIL 5,834.80 44,292.37 110,987.00 66,694.63 39.9 LEGAL 1,483.50 6,599.00 27,000.00 20,401.00 24.4 ELECTIONS ,00 1,834.30 6,830.00 4,795.70 27.7 CITY ADMINISTRATION 24,064.25 145,197.73 299,928.00 154,730.27 48.4 PLANNING&ZONING 2,812.50 10,925.00 31,100.00 20,175.00 35.1 FINANCE 16,685.35 99,208.01 206,820,00 107,611.99 48.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM 612.49 20,734.12 41,000.00 20,285.88 50.6 AUDITING .00 33,728.00 34,000,00 274.00 99.2 INSURANCE 46,868.46 243,513.89 472,205,00 228,891.11 51.6 ASSESSOR .00 .00 26,500.00 26,500.00 .0 ENGINEERING 3,982.50 16,750.83 26,000.00 9,249,17 64.4 POLICE DEPARTMENT 108,567.89 679,672.95 1,577,350.00 897,677.05 43.1 FIRE PROTECTION 62.62 136,194.42 276,000.00 139,805.58 49.4 BUILDING INSPECTIONS 8,900.89 53,208.45 112,420.00 59,211.55 47.3 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7.65 29.01 1,120.00 1,090.99 2.6 ANIMAL CONTROL .00 240.00 700.00 460.00 34.3 PUBLIC WKS-STREET MAINTENANCE 3,830.20 26,780.45 80,670.00 53,689.55 33.2 PUBLIC WKS-SNOW REMOVAL .00 78,081.41 203,000.00 124,938.59 38.5 PUBLIC WKS-STREET LIGHTING 5,023.32 27,499.67 69,000.00 41,500.33 39.9 ARBORIST 36.19 462.12 945.00 482.88 48.9 SANITATION&WASTE REMOVAL 19,445.41 94,759.77 227,600.00 132,840.23 41.6 TREE REMOVAL/PLANTING .00 5,000.00 37,000.00 32,000.00 13.5 PARKS 18,626.60 61,634.67 185,560.00 123,925.33 33.2 OTHER EXPENDITURES .00 136,500.00 1,578,635.00 1,442,135.00 8.7 CONTINGENCY 4,631.84 27,764.32 40,000.00 12,235.68 69.4 288,064.44 2,027,509.62 5,853,520.00 3,826,010.38 34.6 ( 250,435.18) ( 1,838,020.75) ( 150,000.00) 1,688,020.75 (1225. FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50%OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/15/2020 12:16PM PAGE:1 10 of 35 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS SUMMARY REVENUES/EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30,2020 FUND 705 WATER UTILITY FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT REVENUE NON-BUSINESS LIC&PERMITS 400.00 2,510.00 .00 ( 2,510.00) .00 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 35.00 65.00 .00 ( 65.00) .00 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 192,034.03 372,730.42 858,800.00 486,069.58 43.40 192,469.03 375,305.42 858,800.00 483,494.58 43.70 EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES 16,048.13 98,862.35 215,600.00 116,737.65 45.85 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,371.02 27,210.54 97,300.00 70,089,46 27.97 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 745.72 21,448.48 35,000.00 13,551.52 61.28 FIXED CHARGES 5,928.12 36,010.02 65,600.00 29,789.98 54.73 OTHER EXPENDITURES .00 .00 697,679.00 697,679.00 .00 26,092.99 183,531.39 1,111,379.CO 16.51 166,376.04 191,774.03 ( 252,579.00) ( 444,353.03) 75.93 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50%OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/15/2020 12:16PM PAGE:1 11 of 35 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS SUMMARY REVENUES 1 EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30,2020 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 229,405.35 476,317.60 1,003,000.00 526,682.40 47.49 229,405.35 476,457.60 1,003,000.00 526,542.40 47.50 EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES 10,400.37 65,468.69 132,100.00 66,631.31 49.56 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 41,152.03 280,935.30 563,743.00 282,807.70 49.83 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 374.16 2,315.99 15,450.00 13,134.01 14.99 FIXED CHARGES 5,956.63 27,766.05 50,410.00 22,643.95 55.08 OTHER EXPENDITURES ,00 .00 339,765.00 ,00 57,883.19 376,486.03 1,101,468.00 724,981.97 34.18 171,522.16 99,971.57 ( 98,468.00) { 198,439.57) 101.53 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50%OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/15/2020 12:16PM PAGE:2 12 of 35 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS SUMMARY REVENUES 1 EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30,2020 FUND 707 - STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT REVENUE MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 24,698.22 50,565.48 92,800.00 42,234.52 54.49 24,698.22 50,565.48 92,800.00 42,234.52 54.49 EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES 1,801.27 13,427.23 45,000.00 31,572.77 29.84 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,278.87 7,019.62 32,650.00 25,630.38 21.50 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 62.36 356.19 2,150.00 1,793.81 16.57 FIXED CHARGES 499.31 3,599.68 11,995.00 8,395.32 30.01 OTHER EXPENDITURES DO .00 11,250.00 .00 3,641.81 24,402.72 103,045.00 78,642.28 23.68 21,056.41 26,162.76 ( 10,245.00) ( 36,407.76) 255.2' FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 k OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/15/2020 12:16PM PAGE:3 13 of 35 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:LGN Federal Update:July 13,2020 Date: Monday,July 13,2020 2:13:01 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 13, 2020 1:34 pm Subject: LGN Federal Update: July 13, 2020 View • F—]Forward logo image FN II J. Kanninen 14 of 35 Partner load image Minnesota Delegation Requests Relief for State Unemployment Insurance Programs la Both of Minnesota's U.S. Senators and half of its House delegation joined for a letter to congressional leadership on state unemployment insurance programs last week. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and Representatives Angie Craig, Dean Phillips, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Schumer, House Speaker Pelosi, Emily J. Tranter and House Minority Leader McCarthy requesting relief for state Lead Lobbyist, Policy and unemployment insurance programs in any upcoming coronavirus relief Federal Government package. Affai rs In the letter, the members of the Minnesota delegation highlighted the load image strain that the coronavirus pandemic has placed on state unemployment insurance programs and requested that the next relief package allow the Federal Government to cover a portion of the upfront costs paid by non-profit and government employers, a relief measure that the Senate has already approved. "The rapid rise in unemployment claims in Minnesota and across the country is unprecedented and requires renewed attention from Congress as the pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on Nathaniel C. Mussell our economy,"the lawmakers wrote. "This extreme level of Partner unemployment has also placed significant stress on Minnesota's load image unemployment insurance program—and unemployment insurance programs in states across the country." Negotiations over a new coronavirus relief package are expected to e accelerate in the coming weeks,with congressional leaders aiming to pass a bill by the end of the month. House leaders are strongly pushing for flexible funds for state and local governments,while Senate leadership and the White House are advocating for expanded liability protections for businesses. Lianne M. Endo The full letter can be read here. Federal Relations load image House Appropriators to Finish Markups This Week House appropriators,working on a condensed timeline due to the pandemic, are quickly approaching the end of markups for fiscal year 2021.All 12 subcommittees have marked up their bills, and 5 of the 12 have already been approved by the full committee. This week, the other seven bills are expected to be reviewed and passed by the full committee as well. House leadership is anticipating full chamber votes on the 12 bills prior Megan G. Knight to members adjourning for the August recess. However, the lack of Federal Relations appropriations work happening in the Senate, as well as the challenging nature of spending negotiations during a presidential election campaign, make it difficult to predict how things will pan out after House lawmakers vote on the bills, House Appropriations Chairwoman Nita Lowey said last week. 15 of 35 load image With the Senate not expected to pass any of its own spending bills before August, and with the fall campaign season kicking off in earnest in September, it is likely that Congress will need to pass a continuing resolution prior to the expiration of current funding on September 30. Robert F. Sherman Federal Relations Appropriations Spotlight: Health and Human Services load image Among the full committee markups happening today is the Labor- Health and Human Services-Education bill. The subcommittee in charge of the bill, led by Connecticut Representative Rosa DeLauro (D- CT-03), released new bill details yesterday. The Department of Health and Human Services would see a $1.5 billion overall increase in funding under the legislation,with the National Institutes of Health getting a $5.5 billion boost largely from an "emergency" appropriation for the federal research agency. Vince M. Spinner Federal Relations There is $9 billion in emergency funds in the legislation that would go load image to helping states improve their public health response and to enhance health prevention efforts such as expanding the current influenza vaccine campaign ahead of the fall in hopes of reducing flu-related hospitalizations around the same time Covid-19 cases might increase. A detailed summary of the measure from the House Appropriations Committee can be found here. Minnesota Delegation Notes Randy Kelly •Senator Amy Klobuchar(D-MN) introduced legislation, the Plasma Senior Advisor Donation Awareness Act,which would require the U.S. Department of load image Health and Human Services to conduct a public awareness campaign about the importance of plasma donation during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here. •Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) led a group of Senators pressing Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson to extend the upcoming August 1 deadline for housing counselor certification for the agency's Housing Counseling Assistance Program by at least one year. Read more here. •Congressman Jim Hagedorn (R-MN-01)announced that the Worthington and Owatonna, MN airports have received U.S. Department of Transportation grants totaling more than $700,000 for taxiway and hangar improvements. Read more here. •Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN-02)and Congressman Pete Stauber(R-MN-08) introduced the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Acts of 2020,which would provide grants to accredited apprenticeship colleges to expand community outreach and provide academic advising and student support programs. Read more here. 16 of 35 •Congressman Dean Phillips(D-MN-03)announced a new bill that would authorize the Treasury Department to partner with states to make equity investments in new businesses alongside private venture capital companies,with special consideration given to women-and minority-owned enterprises. Read more here. •Congresswoman Betty McCollum(D-MN-04) had her language to prohibit mining within the Rainy River Watershed of the Superior National Forest included in the Interior-Environment bill approved last week by the House Appropriations Committee. Read more here. •Congresswoman Ilhan Omar(D-MN-05) released a statement in support of a recent U.S. District Court decision to shut the Dakota Access pipeline while the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers produces an environmental impact review. Read more here. •Congressman Tom Emmer(R-MN-06)sent a letter to the White House and administration leaders calling for a federal review of the actions taken by state and local officials in Minnesota following the death of George Floyd. Read more here. •Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN-07)and the co-chairs of the 4-H Congressional Caucus, led a letter to House leaders to request additional resources for youth development organizations to continue supporting children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here. 17 of 35 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Friday,July 10, 2020 3:34 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Legislative Alert:Walz Calls Second Special Session of 2020 For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. <legalert@locklaw.com> To: marymccomber@aol.com <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Fri, Jul 10, 2020 3:23 pm Subject: Legislative Alert: Walz Calls Second Special Session of 2020 View Online IIIIIIII����� Relations„,,State Government i LoCKRI w GE GRIN �A . NAUEN " H. Theodore Grindal Partner - Governor Tim Walz today announced that he will convene a special legislative session beginning on July 13, 2020. The Governor continues to push for legislation on police reform and accountability and has asked the Legislature to join his effort to build a stronger, Rebecca J. Kanninen more equitable economy by passing a robust bonding bill. Partner r. "I am asking Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature to work together on the urgent matters Minnesotans expect them to tackle this summer,” said Governor Walz. "Our state had a trying few months, and we need the Legislature to rise to the occasion and get things done to help Minnesotans rebuild and recover. Give me a bill to sign on police accountability and reform and let's work together to Daniel G. Larson build a stronger, more equitable economy by investing in local jobs Director, State&Local and projects across the state." 1 18 of 35 Government Affairs "We are ready to work with our partners in the legislature to make meaningful change for Minnesotans,"said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. "People across the state are counting on us to come together to invest in local projects, police accountability and f reform, and a stronger, more equitable economy. Let's get it done together." Ann T. Lenczewski As they did last session, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor Government Relations, support the recommendations on police reform and accountability Tax Policy& Local that were introduced by the Minnesota People of Color and Government Indigenous (POCI) Caucus and the Attorney General's Police- Involved Deadly Force Encounters Working Group. The proposals support use of force reform; greater police oversight; community healing; and prosecutorial, investigatory, and training reform. The Governor's plan to build a strong and equitable economy will include his bonding proposal, the Local Jobs and Projects Plan, Nathaniel C. Mussell which will revitalize infrastructure across the state and create good- Partner paying jobs. The Governor will also continue to work with partners at the community, local, state, and federal level to provide assistance for businesses impacted by the events in Minneapolis and St. Paul following the death of George Floyd. Governor Walz will also extend the COVID-19 peacetime emergency by 30 days to ensure the state can continue to quickly and effectively Amos A. Briggs respond to the pandemic. Every state in the U.S. has declared a Government Relations state of emergency, allowing governors and other officials to quickly respond to rapidly-evolving threats stemming from COVID-19. 49 states currently have a state of emergency in place. Peter H. Glessing Associate/ Communications & Grassroots Advocacy f Angie A. Huss Communications & Grassroots Advocacy rf 2 19 of 35 Metro Cities News 07/10/20 Page 1 of 4 METRO CITIESMember Login is Search our site... UR 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 07/10/20 by:Jennifer Dorn Mon Jal20,2020 Category:Newsletter Transportation&General Government Category:Policy Committee Jul Tue Jul 21,2020 10 I Municipal Revenues In This Issue: Ca gory:Policy C.—i„ee Wed Jul 22,2020 Metro Cities'Policy Committees Begin Week of July 20 Metropolitan Aaencies • Federal CARES Act Funding for Local Governments:Update Category:Policy Committee Public Meeting for Draft TIP Comments Monday WedJal22,2020 Housina&Economic Senate Committees Hold Hearings on Civil Unrest Development House Committee Hears from Health Experts on COVID-19 Category:Policy Committee Mortgage-Relief Options Available to Homeowners Facing Hardship Due to COVID-19 Mon Aug 11,2020 Participate in MHFA's QAP Public Hearing Next Tuesday Transportation&General Contamination Cleanup Awards Announced Government Category:Policy Committee View Full Calendar Metro Cities'Policy Committees Begin Week of July 20 Our Tweets Metro Cities'policy development process is quickly approaching and will begin the week of July 20.If you haven't yet signed up for a committee,and are interested,see below—your participation is welcome Tweets by MetroCitiesMN and encouraged!All meetings will be conducted remotely.To sign up,click here.If you have specific topics of interest to suggest,please feel free to email:men nifer(0)metrocitiesmn.org Committees,dates and times are listed below and on our website. Please be sure to sign up for the committee(s)you wish to attend.This will help us keep our rosters current and accurate. All meetings will be conducted virtually. Packets will be emailed next week. Transportation&General Government Mondays:July 20,August 17,September 2119-11.30a.m. Chalr.Jason Gadd,Mayor Hopkins Municipal Revenues Tuesdays:July27,August 18,September 22/9-77.30a.m. Chalr.PatrickTrudgeon,CltyManager Roseville Metropolitan Agencies Wednesdays July22,August 19,September23/9-77.30a.m. Chalr.Gary Hansen,Councllmember Eagan Housing&Economic Development Wednesdays July22,August 19,September23/1-3.30p.m. Chalr.Bryan Hartman,HRA Program Manager Bloomington Federal CARES Act Funding for Local Governments:Update 20 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 7/17/2020 Metro Cities News 07/10/20 Page 2 of 4 The MN Department of Revenue issued a report this week showing the distribution amounts of federal Coronavirus Relief funding to local governments.The Department of Revenue has to date distributed approximately$600 million of the$841.4 million distribution.Metro Cities and other city organizations are working with state officials,and will be doing so on an on-going basis,to address questions and information needs by city officials as they certify local COVID-19 expenses for the federal funds.Agency officials have asked that city officials submit questions to their local government lobbying associations. Please continue to email patricia(o)metrocitiesmn.ora with any questions you have as you certify expenses for the funds. Public Meeting for Draft TIP Comments Monday The Metropolitan Council is conducting a virtual public meeting to give the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the Transportation Improvement Plan(TIP)this Monday,July 13th at 4:00.To register to comment during the meeting,click here.The draft TIP includes highway,transit,bicycle,and pedestrian projects proposed for federal funding in the Minneapolis-St.Paul Urbanized Area and the seven-county metropolitan area in the next four years.To view the draft TIP,click here.Comments will be received until 5:00 pm August 10th.Comments can be submitted as follows: Mail:Metropolitan Council,390 Robert St.N.,St.Paul,MN 55101 E-mail:public.infoCo)metc.state.mn.us Public Comment Line:651-602-1500 The final document will be considered at the August 19 Transportation Advisory Board meeting and the Council will consider final adoption of the program on Sept.23. Senate Committees Hold Hearings on Civil Unrest This week the Senate Transportation and Judiciary and Public Safety Committees held two joint hearings on the civil unrest that took place May 26th to June 10th,following the killing of George Floyd. The Wednesday hearing focused on security of the State Capitol complex,and the state response to the toppling of the Christopher Columbus statue on the grounds of the Capitol.The committees heard testimony from Colonel Matt Langer from the MN State Patrol and Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington.Colonel Langer informed the committees that the State Patrol received a credible threat during the unrest and testified that the plan to handle the situation was based on working to mitigate making a volatile situation worse.He also testified that no troopers or protesters were injured during the incident.A charging decision for participants involved in the removal of the statue is being considered by the Ramsey County Attorney.Much of the discussion during the hearing was around when and why decisions were made in response to the removal of the statue. At the Thursday hearing,members heard testimony from Major General Jon Jensen,Adjutant General of the MN National Guard as well as DPS Commissioner John Harrington.Major General Jensen testified to the operations of the MN National Guard and activities of the National Guard during the unrest.He explained the guard is used as a supporting entity and follows the lead of local and state authority unless marshal law is declared.The Governor has the authority to activate the guard,but county sheriffs and mayors of cities of the first class may request national guard assistance.7,123 national guard soldiers were activated during the unrest.Commissioner Harrington provided information on when and how the state was involved in aiding local governments and coordinating the state response to the civil unrest.Commissioner Harrington told the committee that 13 felony arrests have been made for arson so far and that the BCA is continuing to investigate looting and arson related to the unrest.Members of the committee expressed concern that the state did not respond soon enough or understand that local jurisdictions were no longer able to respond to the situation.With a special session set to begin next week,Chair Newman did not name a date for a next meeting. House Committee Hears from Health Experts on COVID-19 On Wednesday the House Select Committee on Minnesota's Pandemic Response and Rebuilding met to hear testimony from public health experts on the state of the coronavirus pandemic.The first testifier was Andy Slavitt,former Acting Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Chair of the United States of Care Board.He spoke about strategies that Minnesota and other states have employed that have shown to be successful,including testing,isolation,wearing masks,and contact tracing.He also spoke about the importance of maintaining a sense of hypervigilance as we continue to combat the spread of the virus.He said unified messaging is a critical ingredient to 21 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 7/17/2020 Metro Cities News 07/10/20 Page 3 of 4 fostering buy-in from the public.He also warned that we have not seen the worst of the virus in Minnesota.Before delivering a final set of messages to the public,he stated that what we have done so far has bought scientists time,and that there are promising therapies and drugs for the virus,but along with a vaccine,these therapies will be one part of the overall equation as society continues to respond and rebuild. Dr.Sakina Naqvi of Doctors for Health Equity provided testimony based on a practicing physician's perspective.Jennifer DeCubellis,CEO of Hennepin Healthcare System also testified.Some of the executive orders issued by Governor Walz have targeted health systems in attempt to give them more flexibility and Ms.DeCubellis asked the committee to keep those changes in place.Other testifiers spoke about the disparities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic both in terms of health outcomes and economic impacts. Click HERE to view a recording of the committee hearing. Mortgage-Relief Options Available to Homeowners Facing Hardship Due to COVID-19 The Governor's office and Attorney General's office announced a commitment by 31 Minnesota financial institutions to provide mortgage-relief options to customers facing financial hardship caused by COVID-19 for homeowners not covered by the CARES Act.The agreement includes several relief options,including:90-day forbearance period for customers facing financial hardship caused by COVID- 19,customers accessing forbearance will not be required to make a lump-sum payment at the end of forbearance plan,and no late fees or negative credit reporting for customers in a forbearance plan. More information on the agreement,including other forms of relief and a list of participating banks and credit unions can be found here. Participate in MHFA's QAP Public Hearing Next Tuesday Minnesota Housing's Qualified Allocation Plan(QAP)for tax credits is open for public review and comments.Minnesota Housing will hold a public hearing on the QAP next week: Tuesday.July 14 10:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m. 888-742-5095 Conference Code:603-415-8008 If you plan to speak at the hearing,please email HTC.MHFAC@state.mn.us by noon CST on Monday,July 13.You will be allowed five minutes to speak at the hearing.If you plan to attend the public hearing, please email HTC.MHFAC@state.mn.us.You are not required to pre-register,but it will help with planning.Comments and questions on the QAP will be accepted through 5:00 p.m.CST on July 22. Contamination Cleanup Awards Announced DEED awarded 12 Contamination Investigation and Cleanup Grants in six Minnesota cities,including four cities in the metropolitan area,to clean up contaminated sites approved for redevelopment.The funds were awarded through the Contamination Cleanup program,which received legislative funding in 2019.Metro Cities supports state funds for redevelopment and cleanup of previously developed sites. The Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grant program helps communities pay for assessing and cleaning up contaminated sites for private or public redevelopment.Grants cover up to 75%of the costs to remove contaminants at approved polluted sites.The remaining costs are covered by cities and counties,other units of local government and private landowners and developers. Cities and port authorities in the metro receiving awards are Apple Valley,Lakeville,Minneapolis,Saint Paul,and the Saint Paul Port Authority.More details on the awards can be found here. Share this post: 22 of 35 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 7/17/2020 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 34 Date: Wednesday,July 15,2020 9:33:24 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League of Cities (NLC) <covid19@nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Wed, Jul 15, 2020 8:35 am Subject: COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 34 If this message is not displaying properly,please view the online version. National League of Cities LEADERSHIP UPDATE Colleagues, Last week, we worked with The Washington Post to highlight the struggles our cities, towns and villages are facing, and it's resonating. Local governments are calling for at least$500 billion in direct federal funding to protect families, municipal workers and America's economic future. In a true showcase of the efficacy of our Cities Are Essential campaign, a Senator read this article and reached out directly to NLC to talk about the need for direct funding to our communities. Our efforts are working, People are listening. Congress returns to Washington next week, and we are in the final push for Cities are Essential. Now is the time that all our hard work must be heard by Congress. If you are lucky enough to not feel the financial pressures of COVID now, the future is unpredictable, and you may find yourself in need of assistance down the road. If you are already feeling the effects of COVI D on your municipal budget, I encourage you to share your story. This is your chance to be heard, to share your stories and make a final charge for Cities are Essential. Call your Senator TODAY and be the advocate your community needs. Congress needs to know this is about the people, it's about families and businesses and everything that makes a community home. I know we can do this! Sending you strength, 23 of 35 Joe Buscaino ®, President, National League of Cities President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council RESOURCES UPCOMING EVENTS 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 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 now for this NLC webinar, hosted by TIP Strategies. WEBINAR I Addressing the Basic Needs of Postsecondary Students: New Community of Practice I Monday, July 20, 3:00 PM ET COVID-19 has exacerbated the inequities many postsecondary students experience. NLC's new community of practice will help city leaders learn about their residents' postsecondary completion challenges and how they can work with community partners and institutions to 24 of 35 begin to address them. Join this information call to learn how your city can apply to be one of 12 selected city teams to help communities remove barriers to basic needs such as housing, childcare, transportation and digital access for postsecondary students. Register here. WEBINAR I Cities Addressing Food Insecurity During COVID-19 and Beyond I Thursday, July 23, 2:00 PM ET Join the Food Research &Action Center and the National League of Cities to learn how the federal nutrition programs can help families struggling with food insecurity during the COVID-19 public health emergency and beyond into the school year. This webinar will provide city leaders and city agencies an overview of the programs, dive into food insecurity data to better understand disproportionate impacts on BIPOC, best practices for implementation, opportunities to leverage programs and funding, look at cities taking action, and provide next steps for leaders to move this work forward in their communities. 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. The Network for Public Health Law: COVID-19: Protecting Voter Health and Participation in the 2020 Elections The coronavirus pandemic is amplifying existing barriers to voting and election participation, impacting engagement in the election process. As states respond to the threat of COVID-19, they must consider ways to educate voters about changes and ensure that everyone can safely and securely vote in the 2020 election cycle. This webinar will address the connection between health disparities and voting disparities, and how the recent movement against racial injustice is impacting in-person and absentee turnout. BEST PRACTICES Navigating Preemption during COVID: Four Steps Cities Can Take to Increase Affordable Housing Inequities in housing, prior to this public health crisis, have JR magnified the current state of housing instability. In addition to funding needed for residents to access shelters and remain in their homes long after COVID-19, cities need to have access to more tools to develop and preserve safe, quality and affordable housing. Read More. 25 of 35 IN THE NEWS State, local governments wrestle over quickly dwindling coronavirus aid, complicating talks on next federal bill The Washington Post-July 13, 2020 A nationwide response from an unusual place: City halls The Hill-July 10, 2020 Coronavirus's painful side effect is deep budget cuts for state and local government services The Conversation -July 10, 2020 Letters: Congress must act to help local governments meet budgets, gain prosperity Baton Rouge Advocate-July 7, 2020 National League of Cities 8 8 A You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. Update your communication preferences. This message was intended for: marymccomber@aol.com. To stop receiving these emails, click here. 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy I @ 2020 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic 26 of 35 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Saturday,July 11, 2020 7:08 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Equitable Access to Banking Improves Economic Conditions for Everyone For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League Of Cities (NLC) <news@nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Sat, Jul 11, 2020 6:03 am Subject: Equitable Access to Banking Improves Economic Conditions for Everyone View in browser. NATIONAL LEAGUE NLCOF CITIES We ekly How Equitable Access to Banking Improves Economic Conditions for Everyone As cities begin to set a path for economic recovery post-COVID-19, local leaders should consider their municipality's relationship with its financial 27 of 35 partners as another means towards eliminating economic inequities caused by institutional racism and financial exclusion. Read more. LAST CHANCE! , ; . Embedding Racial Equity in Housing �► As cities strive to increase affordable housing 1 production, it is imperative that strategies incorporate equitable development methods with considerations for: transparency, community engagement, and collaborative planning. Read more. Energy and Environment Programs See Boost Under Moving Forward Proposal I We cannot make these infrastructure investments on our own, especially given the revenue challenges presented by the pandemic. Overall the passage of the Moving Forward Act is a game-changer for towns of our size. Read more. Local Workforce Wins in the House Moving Forward Act ' II This is an important step towards recognizing that our nation's infrastructure systems will not build and maintain themselves. We as a nation must invest in skills development to ensure that we have a prepared and trained workforce in the sectors of infrastructure. Read more. 2 28 of 35 News 65% of Cities Cutting Infrastructure Projects in the Face of $3606 Revenue Pitfall For Construction Pros — July 7, 2020 Support to Restore Nixed Municipal Refinancing Tool Grows in Congress Route Fifty— July 7, 2020 Letters: Congress must act to help local governments meet budgets, gain prosperity The Advocate — July 7, 2020 Announcements TUNE IN: Taking Care of Your Community Addressing Collective Trauma in Times of Crisis Townhall feature NLC CEO Clarence Anthony and featuring APA CEO Dr. Arthur Evans. Join us to discuss ways government leaders can talk publicly about the mental health toll and burden related to the coronavirus and racism pandemics. Learn how to harness community resources to address low-level distress and acute mental health conditions. Learn more. 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. Your community depends on it, and so does the economic health of our nation. Call your Senator TODAY! New Online Platform to Assess Local Jobs Market The COVID-19 pandemic has created an economic crisis. With more than 20 million filings for unemployment, many individuals are looking to improve and 3 29 of 35 strengthen their skills. And in some cases, learn new skills to rejoin the workforce and be prepared for tech-enabled roles in a more digital economy. A new online platform can help local leaders assess economic needs. Learn more. Job Postings Special Advisor to the CEO on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Engagement - Central Arkansas Water General Counsel - Metropolitan Transportation Commission Member Services Representative - West TN - Public Entity Partners NLC1TIOWA L �_W*OE ..,,T. W uuiuuuuuu I,LI �f is8rd tMnrali/! You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. 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 4 30 of 35 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:The 2nd Special Session Date: Friday,July 17, 2020 7:27:01 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Rep. Shelly Christensen <rep.she Ily.christensen@public.govdelivery.com> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Thu, Jul 16, 2020 3:35 pm Subject: The 2nd Special Session Having trouble viewing this email?View it as a Web nage. Rep. Christensen J0 31 of 35 Dear Neighbors, The July Special Session began this week, which was called by Governor Walz to primarily address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Minnesota. Though our response to the virus remains the highest priority, we'll also be using this time to negotiate legislation that would bring much needed jobs and local projects to our community, as well as public safety reforms. Committees will continue to meet remotely today and tomorrow, with the current plan bringing us to a House floor session on Monday to pass legislation. You can read more about our July special session and the bills we're working on Federal Resources during COVID-19 The last few weeks saw several new resources become available to Minnesotans, thanks to Governor Walz utilizing federal dollars from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was passed earlier this year - the latest being the $100 million in housing assistance. With previously allocated dollars drying up, Minnesotans can begin applying for assistance with local grant administrators in the first part of August. More information about grants can be found on the Minnesota Housing website at www.mnhousing_aov. Additional funds were also utilized to provide support in food security and child care. $12 million has been dedicated to approximately 300 food shelves across the state, and information about food assistance resources is available on the state's . For child care, $56.6 million has gone to support providers who are facing enormous challenges during the pandemic. Families seeking care can call the Child Care Aware parent line at 1-888-291-9811 or visit mn.aov/childcare for a map of open providers. Stay Connected This time of year typically doesn't include this much legislative work, and though it's likely we'll have additional special sessions and important hearings, this will be my last legislative update until after the November election. Pursuant to House Rules, legislators cannot use state resources for unsolicited communications during an election period due to the advantage it might create. Though we're putting a pause on these email updates, I do encourage you to follow along on my official Facebook page for the latest on our work in the Minnesota House. Feel free to always reach out with any questions or comments you may have on our work in the Minnesota Legislature. You can contact me at rep.shelly.christensen@house.mn, or leave a voicemail at (651) 296-4244. It's an honor to represent our community in the Minnesota House, and I look forward to 32 of 35 hearing from you! Sincerely, Representative Shelly Christensen Share this email with friends: 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 33 of 35 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Housing Update,June 2020 Date: Thursday,July 16,2020 1:38:48 PM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®<bwegscheid@spaar.com> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent:Thu, Jul 16,2020 12:30 pm Subject: Housing Update,June 2020 ®❑ Good Afternoon Mayor Mary McComber, 34 of 35 While much of the country was working on a phased reopening of the economy in June, real estate activity continued to strengthen as well. Nationally, June showing activity as tracked by ShowingTime was up notably from the COVID-19 depressed levels in recent months but was also up from June 2019, reflecting pent-up demand by prospective home buyers. New Listings in the Twin Cities region decreased 14.6 percent to 7,306. Pending Sales were up 6.2 percent to 6,819. Inventory levels fell 29.8 percent to 9,154 units. ®o Prices continued to gain traction. The Median Sales Price increased 5.2 percent to $305,000. Days on Market was up 2.4 percent to 42 days. Sellers were encouraged as Months Supply of Homes for Sale was down 33.3 percent to 1.8 months. While buyer activity continues to be robust, seller activity continues to be a bit softer, with fewer homes being listed for sale than a year ago. Many housing experts believe sellers remain reluctant to list their homes due to continued concerns over COVID- 19, which was beginning to see a resurgence in June. Until sellers regain confidence, housing inventory will continue to be constrained during what is expected to be an active summer selling season. You can find the Local Market Update for Oak Park Heights at https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lmu-2020-06-Oak-Park-Heights.pdf Best regards and stay safe, Becky Wegscheid Government Affairs Director Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® bwegscheid@spaar.com Cell: 218-640-5966 0 ,0 0 0 35 of 35