HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes- August 14th 2020 .;, '. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS-WEEKLY NOTES for: August 14,2020
TO: City Council Members&Staff
FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
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Zoning&Development Items:
1. No new applications have been received.One application was rejected du to a lack of information and payment of fees-related
to a possible setback variance on Peabody Ave.Please see the enclosed letter to Chris Toth dated 8/12/20
2. After an inquiry to Washington County regarding the securing of a rough estimate cost share for the South Frontage Road
project. The County provided the enclosed SPREADSHEET. That cost is$13,705,000 with OPH share being $1,430,000.
This would not include City utilities which would need an estimate from Lee Mann;but for a place holder$250,000?If the County
received some grant funds,they have indicated that it would offset some of these costs on a pro-rata basis;but would still leave
the City with a significant cost to provide. The County did provide some edits to Minnesota Ave. opening that intersection;
however,this of course increases costs for land acquisition. There are details in their cost estimate that require further analysis
and policy understanding,but it is without question a very expensive project.
3. A sign enforcement letter was sent to O'Neill Electric—see letter dated 8/5/20
4. Wendy's is finalizing their remaining items;their trash enclosure is progressing.
5. The City has completed the documentation with MNDOT for Lookout Trail,yet they "T4
no w desire a City invoice for the$1.1 Million;we of course have provided that—
see enclosed.
COVID-19 Matters:
• This is the Governor's - PORTAL — Many documents / Exec. Orders can be
found: hftps:Hmn.gov/covidl9 Washington County has initiated a County
Dashboard containing more localized COVID-19 Impacts and rates LINK ->>
HERE
Other Items:
• July Police Report from Chief Brian DeRosier.
• Related to COVID-19 - the City is inquiring about upcoming High School Events and how the SRO can best and safely re-
engage at the High School.See the enclosed letter to Rob Bach, Principal.The Chief and SRO Lindsey Paradise are reviewing
responses.
• Community Thread has provided a thank you for the City contributions. The YOUTH SERVCIE BUREAU also sent a letter of
thanks. Both Enclosed.
• MET COUNCIL has provided information on the upcoming sewerage rates-
• Xcel Energy Update from Collette Jurek
• 2021 Draft Budget from the MSCWMO.
• Enclosed is the July 2020 Financial Update from Betty Caruso.
• The City did complete it require Pay Equity Compliance Reports earlier in 2020 and it has been found to be in compliance—
Enclosed is the affirmation of that by the State.
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Mayor McComber provided:
1. Information from Lockridge Grindal-- Federal Update&Special Session&PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
2. Various NLC Updates and Documents for COVID-19 and Policies
3. Various METRO CITIES updates.
4. MASOC information about the CARES act and how cities can utilize funds—webinar links
5. EMWRP Updates and Programs
6. Youth Service Bureau—August Newsletter
Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
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CSAH 15 South Segment
Pre I i m i na ry Esti mated Costs
5/21/2020
ESTIMATED CSAH 15 SOUTH SEGMENT COSTS COUNTY STILLWATER STILLWATER TWP. OAK PARK HEIGHTS TOTAL
Right-of-Way
Central Commons $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Anderson $500,000 $500,000 $1,00o,000
Iso 834 $200,000 $200,000 $400,000
Century Power $200,000 $200,000 $400,000
Kwik Trip $150,000 $150,000 $300,000
Stillwater Motors $200,000 $200,000 $400,000
Lake Area Bank $I-,- $100,000 $200,000
ROW Subtotal $1,35,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $850,000 $3,700,000
Construction
Paving and Grading $5,100,DOD $200,000 $200,000 $S,50D,000
Curb and Gutter $300,000 $150,000 $450,000
Trail/Sidewalk $500,000 $200,000 $50,000 $250,000 51,000,000
Retaining Walls $300,000 $300,000 $600,000
Traffic Signal $250,DOD $250,000 $500,000
Misc. 1 $300,0001 $100,000 $,5,0001 $50,000 $455,000
Subtotal Construction 1 $6,750,000 $1,200,000 $55,000 $500,000 $8,505,000
Engineering I $1,20,000 $MOool $2,000 $80,000 $1,500,D00
TOTAL ESTI MATED COST $9,30,000 $2,40,000 $575,000 $1,430,000 $13,70S,OOD
CITY UTILITIES? 1 250,000 Complete Guess
Clty Total Costs 1 $1,680,000
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TPC3601 Thurston Avenue N. Suite 100
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763.231.5840
Facsimile: 763.427.0520
TPC@-Pfannin9Co.com
August 92, 2020
Chris Toth
MTD, Inc.
16755 205th Street North
Scandia, MN 55073
RE: Oak Park Heights - Conditional Use Permit for Setbacks — Vacant Lot on
Peabody Avenue North
TPC FILE: 236.06 — 20.08
Dear Mr. Toth:
The City of Oak Park Heights is in receipt of your application materials on July 27, 2020
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the placement of a house that does not meet side
yard and front yard setbacks for a vacant lot on Peabody Avenue North. With this letter
we are notifying you that the application is not complete and is being returned to you.
There was no application fee, public hearing notice mailing labels, or adequate
application materials submitted to deem the application complete. If you wish to make
an application, we request that the application be resubmitted with the information
required in the development packet.
As per our discussion last week, it is my understanding that you are redesigning the
house to meet setback and other performance standards of the Zoning Ordinance. If
you need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at 952.221.0547 or
email me at scott@planningco.com.
Sincerely,
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Scott D. Richards (Planning Consultant to the City of Oak Park Heights)
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❑ Subdivision: Minor ❑ City Financial Assistance
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14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Phone:651.439.4439
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Fax:651.439.0574
August 5, 2020
Dan O'Neill
O'Neill Electric
6143 Osgood Ave. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Sign Installations
Dan,
City Ordinance 401.15.G regulates signs for the City of Oak Park Heights as to the number of signs,
their location of placement, size, type and illumination and other physical characteristics. Sign
permits are required and installers are required to have a MN State contractor or local contractor
license.
At the time of rezoning and conditional use permit approvals for this site, there were two
freestanding signs on site. One sign was noted as being 8 square feet and the other 16 square feet.
Neither illuminated. These signs were grand-fathered to the site and stated that they were being
used for O'Neill Electric.
Signs currently in place are not solely for O'Neill Electric. No permits have been applied for the
freestanding sign face changes or for the wall sign that has been placed to the building wall. Please
complete the enclosed permit application, and provide photos, for the signs in place at the site so
that their compliance to City Ordinance can be verified and a permit issued for their installation.
Kindly remit the requested information no later than Wednesday, August 191h. Email is fine. I'm
happy to meet you on site to discuss this request also. Please contact me with any questions you
may have or to coordinate an onsite meeting.
Thanks for your prompt attention.
Sincerely,
PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT
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Building Official
Enclosure
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Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com
INVOICE NO 1687
CITY OF Date 08/13/2020
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 OAK PARK BLVD N
OAK PARK HEIGHTS MN 55082-6476
651-439-4439; fax 651-439-0574
Bill To: TRANSPORTATION, MN DEPT OF Customer No. 179
395 JOHN IRELAND BLVD, MS 682
ST PAUL MN 55155
INVOICE -
Description Amount
LOOKOUT TRAIL
TURN BACKAGREEMENT $ 1,100,000.00
Amount $ 1,100,000.00
Payment due by: 09/12/2020
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DEPARTMENT a F 395 John Ireland Boulevard
TRANSPORTATION Saint Paul, MN 55155
July 31, 2020
Jennifer Pinski
City Clerk
14168 Oak Park Blvd N
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
In reply refer to:
Control Section No. 8214
County of Washington
Notice of Release of a portion
of Trunk Highway No. 36
Release No. 1693
Agreement No. 1035169
Dear Ms. Pinski:
Attached is a Notice of Release of a portion of Trunk Highway No. 36. This will be effective
September 1 , 2020, and the description reads as follows:
Lookout Trail from a point on the northeasterly line of CSAH No. 23 (Beach Road) to a point
on the westerly line of the state highway right of way of Trunk Highway No. 95, and there
terminating.
The subject portion of road reverts to the jurisdiction of the City of Oak Park Heights in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 161 .16 and 161 .24 (and Acts amendatory
thereto).
If you require additional information, call Mr. Terry Lehmann, Office of Land Management, at
the above number, or write this office.
Sincerely,
Joseph Pignato Joseph Pignato
p 2020.07.31 10:27:41 -05'00'
Joseph D. Pignato, Director
Office of Land Management
Encl: Release No. 1693
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MDEPARTMENT OF 395 John Ireland Boulevard
TRANSPORTATION Saint Paul, MN 55155
Maintenance Area - Metro
Release No. 1693
Control Section No. 8214
NOTICE OF RELEASE OF TRUNK HIGHWAY
To: Jennifer Pinski
City Clerk
14168 Oak Park Blvd N
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
You are hereby notified that a portion of Trunk Highway No. 36 has been
definitely designated and located by Orders Numbered 98700, 98701 and
98702, and that the portion of trunk highway not included within the right of
way of said definite location is hereby released to the City of Oak Park Heights
as follows:
Lookout Trail from a point on the northeasterly line of CSAH No. 23 (Beach
Road) to a point on the westerly line of the state highway right of way of Trunk
Highway No. 95, and there terminating.
This release to be effective as of September 1 , 2020.
Dated 8/3/2020
Marg ret Anderson Kelliher
Commissioner
Minnesota Department of Transportation
(This notice is being sent to the County Auditor and to all affected governing
bodies within the county in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section
161.16 and 161 .24 and acts amendatory thereto).
Notice is provided to indicate a change in jurisdictional responsibility. It is
intended for informational purposes only and should not be presented for
recording.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, feel free to contact the Office
of Land Management, telephone 651-366-3469.
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DEPARTMENT OF 395 John Ireland Boulevard
TRANSPORTATION Saint Paul, MN 55155
Maintenance Area - Metro
Release No. 1693
Control Section No. 8214
NOTICE OF RELEASE OF TRUNK HIGHWAY
To: Debra Ledvina, Director
Washington County
Property Records & Taxpayer Services
14949 62nd Street N
Stillwater, MN 55082
You are hereby notified that a portion of Trunk Highway No. 36 has been
definitely designated and located by Orders Numbered 98700, 98701 and
98702, and that the portion of trunk highway not included within the right of
way of said definite location is hereby released to the City of Oak Park Heights
as follows:
Lookout Trail from a point on the northeasterly line of CSAH No. 23 (Beach
Road) to a point on the westerly line of the state highway right of way of Trunk
Highway No. 95, and there terminating.
This release to be effective as of September 1 , 2020.
Dated $/3/2020
Margaret Anderson Kelliher
Commissioner
Minnesota Department of Transportation
(This notice is being sent to the County Auditor and to all affected governing
bodies within the county in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section
161 .16 and 161.24 and acts amendatory thereto).
Notice is provided to indicate a change in jurisdictional responsibility. It is
intended for informational purposes only and should not be presented for
recording.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, feel free to contact the Office
of Land Management, telephone 651-366-3469.
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., P.O. Box 2007
11 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Aug 4t", 2020
To: Mayor and Council
From: Brian DeRosier, Chief of Police
Subject: Police Activity Report—July 2020
This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of July
2020. Officers responded to and generated 1,888 calls for service in the City of Oak Park Heights during
the month.
We continue to receive ongoing thank you gestures from the public for our service. We have received
more treats from multiple individuals, 2 hand colored pictures from young residents in town, a letter of
thank you from St Clare's Monastery, along with the verbal acknowledgement by many persons in the
public as we are out and about in the community.
At the request of Administrator Johnson, I conducted a peer review for the hiring committee and
Council of the candidates for Chief of Police. The review as a current sitting Chief noted that all
candidates meet the qualifications and ability to lead the department. I outlined considerations for the
committee and council about the applicants for the Chief of Police position as a group and not
specifically to any single candidate.
At the request of Administrator Johnson, I completed a short review of the OPH Medical Response
Policy and any impacts noted. The policy has been effective and no negative issues have been observed
or reported.
I completed a response to the police survey that had been given to police staff. I outlined current policy
and operating considerations that we follow for clarity on some of the responses given and basis for the
current policies and operating criteria we have. A copy was given the staff of OPH PD, the Mayor"as
requested", and Administrator Johnson.
I previously recommended at staff meeting that Clerk Pinski make changes to the city Tobacco
Ordinances to combine and bring them into conformance with current law going into effect August 1"
2020. After review of the proposed tobacco ordinance changes in the council packet I suggested that
further research and development be done with the changes as they were missing several important
changes to make them consistent with state law. I previously requested input from the city attorney in
early June but it was not provided prior to the drafts completed by Clerk Pinski. I provided more
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., P.O. Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
resources available by LMC to make sure we do not have a conflicting ordinance with state law in the
end.
Every month I complete a required report to the state of Bias Crimes, Use of Force, Homicide, Pursuits,
and Officers assaulted.
Officers attended training courses during the month:
We have limited in person department training when we are able to maintain distancing and other
safety precautions, however we are still generally restricted to Online training at this time.
1. All Officers received training on Plain View Searching
2. All Officers received training on the expected required National Incident Based Report data
addition to our daily police reports. This is a national mandate for data reporting on all police
reports for race, sex, incident types etc.
As council requested all officers will be completing the NIMS training again as a refresher. This is 4
online courses. One course between now and end of year.
I have also assigned officers to complete a 5-course suite of online training that includes topics such as
Ethics, Bias, Social Conflicts, Profiling, Impacts on the Community, Constitutional Rules, Integrity, and
Nobility of being an Officer. This is MN Based online training. Once course per month between now and
end of year.
Officers Continue to do monthly training using the LMC Patrol Online based training which includes all
the required POST mandates you are hearing about in the news for Ethics, Use of Force, Bias, Officer
Wellness/ Mental Health, Responding to person with Mental Health crisis, Responding to Autistic
Persons, OSHA regulations,AWAIRE etc. We have been doing this training for years.
I completed and submitted the annual required report to POST for our training done during the last
annual period of June to June. In 2020/2019 officers completed 651 hrs. of training averaging 60 hrs.
per officer annually. As a comparison during the 2018/2019 period they completed 670 hrs. of training.
Officers are required to complete 16 hrs. of annual training each year for licensing. As you can see
officers are receiving multiple times the minimum needed hours for licensing and are well trained.
The medical refresher/ recertification training scheduled for this year is still on hold due to CV-19.
The Governor has suspended all training requirements for this year due to the limited ability to train due
to CV-19.
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., P.O. Box 2007
11 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
A suspect driver hit the side of one of our squad cars with their car. Repairs have been completed. The
suspects insurance has paid all costs. No one was hurt.
Call for Service Highlights:
With all the issues of the pandemic implementation we continue to work and deal with police work. The
department responded to many incidents during the month. This is a summary/sampling of some of
the cases we responded to and investigated:
1. Responded to male at Hwy 36 and Oakgreen in "prison clothes"—just released from WC
Jail and nowhere to go. We assisted getting him used clothing and transport.
2. Cited a male for speed—93 in 55 zone. Male began swearing at officer for receiving
citation.
3. Responded to a female in residential neighborhood near city hall who was knocking on
doors. Just released from WC Jail with no way home. We assisted with transport.
4. Cited 2 males for drugs in park.
5. Death investigation of female in her residence.
6. Responded to male in driveway with a knife. Mental health issues and taken to Regions
without incident.
7. Responded to disorderly male at gas station—just released from WC Jail with no way
home.
8. Arrested female in park in possession of drugs and needles.
9. Responded to male on bridge with mental health issues— resolved and taken by family
for care. Several other calls for possible jumpers on bridge =all handled without
incident.
10. Responded to a complaint of"Yogi" in neighborhood searching for picnic baskets. He
returned to wooded area without issue and has not been seen since.
11. Arrested female for possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possession of firearm,
and false information to police.
Chief DeRosier
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574
8/10/20
TO: Rob Bach, Principal— Stillwater Area High School
Via email only: bachr(a),stillwaterschools.org
FROM: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
RE: COVID-19 UPDATE — SRO &High School Events
Dear Rob,
This letter is intended to engage two key items the City must discuss for the upcoming school year
as it relates to School Resource Officer and for upcoming events where there may be an expectation
of crowds and/or a desire to have a City Police presence.
Events and Spectators:
As it relates to the latter, as you can understand the City is not in a position to provide Police
staffing for any foreseeable High School events while the COVID-19 pandemic remains in place
and where social distancing requirements continue. This is a necessary position as placing officers
in any unnecessary gathering could compromise that individual and or the entire City staff. The
City would of course be ready to respond to emergent needs as resources and conditions dictate.
Also, as it relates to the Governor's Executive Orders—we would offer that most if not all indoor
/outdoor events would not permit spectators. We would ask that you provide us a copy of any plan
or copies of the guidance documents shared with your coaching staff, students or parents relating
to spectators on the High School campus?
School Resource Officer:
In a similar role, the placing of an SRO in crowded hallways and lunch-rooms etc. can be
problematic and may pose a risk to that individual and City Staff. Might you know the exact plan
for the opening of the High School and/or is there a need to modify or suspend the SRO until—for
example—the second half of the year when better data may be available? We would appreciate
any thoughts you have on this.
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August 6, 2020
Eric Johnson, Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
Dear Friends of Community Thread,
Thank you for your donation of$3,000 to Community Thread that will help us fulfill our mission
of connecting volunteers to local needs. We want to share with you some of our significant
accomplishments from 2019 that demonstrate our value to the community at large.
Community Thread is proud to serve as the local clearinghouse for coordinating volunteers, a
responsibility the community counted on when the St. Croix River threatened to flood Stillwater
in the spring of 2019. Within six hours of being asked to find volunteers, we had 370 flood
response volunteers signed up to fill sandbags. By donating 1,338 hours, these good citizens
stepped up to be of service to our community thanks to our coordination.
Youth volunteers from Stillwater Area High School offered their services at Technology
Assistance and Support workshops, where older adults were invited to bring their mobile device
and meet one on one with a student to learn tips to stay connected with family and friends—no
doubt a skill they called upon during the present quarantine.
Corporate volunteers from Xcel Energy demonstrated their commitment to bettering the
communities they serve by engaging in Community Thread's 6th annual River Rally event,
helping to keep the St. Croix River clean.
Chore Service and Transportation Volunteers provided rides to medical appointments and helped
homeowners with routine household maintenance, making it possible for hundreds of older and
disabled adults to remain independent in their homes.
As our community ages, Community Thread is preparing to meet the demand for more services.
We look forward to engaging even more volunteers as we expand to meet this need and help a
greater number of people age vibrantly in their own homes.
We appreciate the City of Oak Park Height's support of our work to help us realize our vision of
a community where all people are engaged, enriched and connected.
With gratitude,
Sally Anderson, Executive Director
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Attn: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
P.O. Box 2007
14168 Oak Park Boulevard North
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Eric,
Thank you for the City of Oak Park Heights' past support of$11,000 for Youth Service Bureau's (YSB)
mission to help youth and families learn the skills they need to be more successful at home, in school
and throughout the community We need your continued partnership in support of our community's
youth and families.
YSB provides youth and their families with the support they need at the first sign of challenges; early
intervention helps avoid significant future consequences and costs, benefitting the youth and
communities they live in. By accessing YSB's programs, youth and families learn strategies to better
handle life's challenges and learn from their mistakes.
YSB has five major program areas: 1) Outpatient mental health therapy, 2) School-based Services,
including mental health and chemical health, 3) Diversion services for youth, 4) Youth and family
education programming and online resources, and 5) Military family support programming.
Referrals to our services are welcomed from anyone concerned about a youth or young adult's
behaviors, choices and/or mental health. This includes parents, teachers, school administrators, social
workers, community organizations, school liaisons, law enforcement and youth themselves.
Last year, YSB provided over 8,000 hours of services to over 27,000 youth and families. YSB's
programs made a real difference in their lives by improving school performance/healthy outcomes,
reducing truancy and court costs, educating youth and parents, and providing much needed social
services.
With your continued support, YSB can ensure that families never have to face life's challenges
alone. By working together, we provide young people and their families with accurate
information and effective support to make better choices. This improves their lives and benefits
the entire community.
If you would like a short presentation regarding services in your community, please contact Barbara Ohs
at 651-439-8800. We thank you for your past support and appreciate your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Michael Huntley, Interi ,Executive Director
P.S. Due to Covid-19, this year's Gala will be September 18t1 and will bean on-line event. For more details go to our website:
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To: MCES Customer Communities
Re: 2021 Municipal Wastewater Charge
Attachment: Municipal Wastewater Charge
On July 22, 2020 the Metropolitan Council adopted the 2021 Environmental Services Rates and
Charges. This included the Municipal Wastewater Charge in the amount of$240.3 million. This is an
increase of 2.0% from the 2020 charge of$235.6 million.
MCES continues to use an allocation method to calculate each municipality's charges. The method
uses 2019 calendar year flow to allocate the $240.3 million of total metropolitan charges to customer
communities.
Your municipality's percentage of the overall system flow during that period is the percentage of the
Metropolitan Wastewater Charge that will be charged to your community in 2021. We have included the
calculation on the attached table and will bill your municipality in equal monthly amounts in 2021. There
were no changes to the estimated MWC allocations provided to you in May.
Additional information regarding 2021 rates and charges is available here:
Council Approved 2021 Rates and Charges
Please note that the MCES Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) will be $2,485 in 2021, which is no change
from prior year.
As always, MCES welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions on our services. Feel free to
contact me at (651) 602-1162 or e-mail me at ned.smith(a)metc.state.mn.us. Please contact Kyle Colvin
with questions about your community's wastewater flows at (651) 602-1151 or
kyle.colvin(5)-metc.state.mn.us. Thank you!
Sincerely,
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Ned Smith
Director, MCES Finance
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2021 Community Flow Data and Municipal Wastewater Charge
2021 Metropolitan Wastewater Charge to be allocated: $ 240,342,000
Municipal Municipal
Flow Data Flow Data Wastewater Wastewater
Community Flow (mg) % of Total Charge Charge
2021 2021
Annual Monthly
Andover 487.60 0.5029% $1,208,562.69 $100,713.56
Anoka 579.20 0.5973% $1,435,601.95 $119,633.50
Apple Valley 1,214.90 1.2529% $3,011,244.50 $250,937.04
Arden Hills 341.79 0.3525% $847,158.83 $70,596.57
Bayport 222.70 0.2297% $551,983.00 $45,998.58
Birchwood 24.15 0.0249% $59,858.06 $4,988.17
Blaine 1,576.99 1.6263% $3,908,718.79 $325,726.57
Bloomington 2,951.60 3.0439% $7,315,819.62 $609,651.64
Brooklyn Center 985.51 1.0163% $2,442,679.70 $203,556.64
Brooklyn Park 2,263.50 2.3343% $5,610,298.73 $467,524.89
Burnsville 1,918.02 1.9780% $4,753,993.89 $396,166.16
Carver 107.90 0.1113% $267,440.35 $22,286.70
Centerville 91.49 0.0944% $226,766.61 $18,897.22
Champlin 597.67 0.6164% $1,481,381.59 $123,448.47
Chanhassen 993.91 1.0250% $2,463,499.89 $205,291.66
Chaska 1,094.70 1.1289% $2,713,317.44 $226,109.79
Circle Pines 105.80 0.1091% $262,235.30 $21,852.94
Columbia Heights 500.51 0.5162% $1,240,561.35 $103,380.11
Columbus 12.07 0.0124% $29,916.64 $2,493.05
Coon Rapids 1,460.20 1.5059% $3,619,243.74 $301,603.64
Corcoran 30.08 0.0310% $74,556.12 $6,213.01
Cottage Grove 805.10 0.8303% $1,995,516.46 $166,293.04
Crystal 692.50 0.7142% $1,716,426.71 $143,035.56
Dayton 103.20 0.1064% $255,790.96 $21,315.91
Deephaven 178.24 0.1838% $441,784.69 $36,815.39
Eagan 2,277.90 2.3491% $5,645,990.49 $470,499.21
East Bethel 14.10 0.0145% $34,948.18 $2,912.35
Eden Prairie 1,634.61 1.6857% $4,051,535.41 $337,627.95
Edina 2,390.62 2.4654% $5,925,377.66 $493,781.47
Elko New Market 100.60 0.1037% $249,346.61 $20,778.88
Empire Township 63.56 0.0655% $157,539.47 $13,128.29
Excelsior 75.61 0.0780% $187,406.53 $15,617.21
Falcon Heights 233.34 0.2406% $578,355.25 $48,196.27
Farmington 670.18 0.6911% $1,661,104.48 $138,425.37
Forest Lake City 599.03 0.6178% $1,484,752.48 $123,729.37
Fridley 1,841.94 1.8996% $4,565,422.41 $380,451.87
Gem Lake 15.67 0.0162% $38,839.58 $3,236.63
Golden Valley 1,098.22 1.1326% $2,722,042.09 $226,836.84
Greenfield 2.81 0.0029% $6,964.85 $580.40
Greenwood 14.11 0.0146% $34,972.97 $2,914.41
Hastings 569.60 0.5874% $1,411,807.45 $117,650.62
Hilltop 32.34 0.0334% $80,157.75 $6,679.81
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Hopkins 596.59 0.6153% $1,478,704.71 $123,225.39
Hugo 242.30 0.2499% $600,563.46 $50,046.95
Independence 17.98 0.0185% $44,565.13 $3,713.76
Inver Grove Heights 787.80 0.8124% $1,952,636.77 $162,719.73
Lake Elmo 106.92 0.1103% $265,011.33 $22,084.28
Laketown Township 19.56 0.0202% $48,481.31 $4,040.11
Lakeville 1,786.09 1.8420% $4,426,992.91 $368,916.08
Landfall 21.49 0.0222% $53,265.00 $4,438.75
Lauderdale 60.84 0.0627% $150,797.69 $12,566.47
Lexington 47.16 0.0486% $116,890.52 $9,740.88
Lilydale 25.64 0.0264% $63,551.16 $5,295.93
Lino Lakes 398.81 0.4113% $988,488.29 $82,374.02
Little Canada 380.71 0.3926% $943,625.72 $78,635.48
Long Lake 114.38 0.1180% $283,501.64 $23,625.14
Mahtomedi 186.14 0.1920% $461,365.59 $38,447.13
Maple Grove 1,994.94 2.0573% $4,944,647.38 $412,053.95
Maple Plain 106.80 0.1101% $264,713.90 $22,059.49
Maplewood 1,469.19 1.5151% $3,641,526.30 $303,460.53
Medicine Lake 15.39 0.0159% $38,145.57 $3,178.80
Medina 161.33 0.1664% $399,871.66 $33,322.64
Mendota 8.50 0.0088% $21,068.05 $1,755.67
Mendota Heights 592.16 0.6107% $1,467,724.54 $122,310.38
Minneapolis 20,373.31 21.0105% $50,497,174.78 $4,208,097.90
Minnetonka 1,901.13 1.9606% $4,712,130.42 $392,677.54
Minnetonka Beach 20.70 0.0213% $51,306.91 $4,275.58
Minnetrista 135.63 0.1399% $336,171.78 $28,014.31
Mound 363.46 0.3748% $900,869.97 $75,072.50
Mounds View 413.80 0.4267% $1,025,642.42 $85,470.20
New Brighton 740.70 0.7639% $1,835,894.97 $152,991.25
New Hope 793.20 0.8180% $1,966,021.18 $163,835.10
Newport 137.60 0.1419% $341,054.61 $28,421.22
North Oaks 28.82 0.0297% $71,433.09 $5,952.76
North St Paul 405.11 0.4178% $1,004,103.43 $83,675.29
Oak Park Heights 191.00 0.1970% $473,411.56 $39,450.96
Oakdale 932.16 0.9613% $2,310,446.68 $192,537.22
Orono 282.64 0.2915% $700,549.96 $58,379.16
Osseo 69.00 0.0712% $171,023.02 $14,251.92
Plymouth 2,651.94 2.7349% $6,573,083.99 $547,757.00
Prior Lake 667.00 0.6879% $1,653,222.55 $137,768.55
Ramsey 341.00 0.3517% $845,200.74 $70,433.39
Richfield 967.48 0.9977% $2,397,990.64 $199,832.55
Robbinsdale 367.58 0.3791% $911,081.78 $75,923.48
Rogers 352.35 0.3634% $873,332.78 $72,777.73
Rosemount 529.20 0.5458% $1,311,672.23 $109,306.02
Roseville 1,203.42 1.2411% $2,982,790.23 $248,565.85
Savage 793.50 0.8183% $1,966,764.76 $163,897.06
Shakopee 1,062.30 1.0955% $2,633,010.97 $219,417.58
Shoreview 824.19 0.8500% $2,042,832.83 $170,236.07
Shorewood 401.80 0.4144% $995,899.28 $82,991.61
South St Paul 1,192.00 1.2293% $2,954,484.68 $246,207.06
Spring Lake Park 214.34 0.2210% $531,261.95 $44,271.83
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Spring Park 87.50 0.0902% $216,877.02 $18,073.09
St Anthony 290.26 0.2993% $719,436.85 $59,953.07
St Bonifacius 98.28 0.1014% $243,596.27 $20,299.69
St Louis Park 1,878.94 1.9377% $4,657,130.41 $388,094.20
St Paul 9,836.10 10.1438% $24,379,703.68 $2,031,641.97
St Paul Park 124.50 0.1284% $308,585.02 $25,715.42
Stillwater 820.80 0.8465% $2,034,430.39 $169,535.87
Tonka Bay 90.10 0.0929% $223,321.37 $18,610.11
Vadnais Heights 485.16 0.5003% $1,202,514.92 $100,209.58
Victoria 256.02 0.2640% $634,569.77 $52,880.81
Waconia 397.40 0.4098% $984,993.47 $82,082.79
Wayzata 212.97 0.2196% $527,866.28 $43,988.86
West St Paul 877.28 0.9047% $2,174,421.41 $181,201.78
White Bear Lake 878.64 0.9061% $2,177,792.30 $181,482.69
White Bear Township 357.96 0.3692% $887,237.70 $73,936.47
Willernie 19.12 0.0197% $47,390.73 $3,949.23
Woodbury 1,785.37 1.8412% $4,425,208.32 $368,767.36
Totals 96,967.05 100.00% $240,342,000.00 $20,028,500.00
Charge per million gallons = $2,478.60
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From: Jurek,Colette C
To: Bayport-City Administrator; Bayport-PWD; Birchwood-City Administrator; Dellwood-Clerk; Forest Lake-
City Administrator; Forest Lake-PW Superintendent;Grant-Clerk; Hugo-City Administrator; Hugo-PWD;
Mahtomedi-City Administrator; Mahtomedi-PWD; Marine On St.Croix-Clerk; May Township-Clerk; Eric
Johnson;Andrew Kegley; Mary McComber; Pine Springs-Clerk; Stillwater-City Administrator; Stillwater-
PWD;Stillwater Township-clerk;Washington County-Construction Engineer;Washington County-County
Administrator;Washington County-Deputy Administrator;Washington County-Engineering&Construction
Manager;Willernie-Clerk
Subject: Xcel Energy: Weekly Update
Date: Friday,August 14, 2020 11:04:12 AM
Attachments: EV vision brochure.pdf
Dear Community and Chamber Leaders,
This week our efforts to minimize our natural gas and electric crews' exposure to COVID-19 paid
great dividends. We were able to send 90 crew members to Iowa to assist with storm clean up and
electric power restoration. Mutual aid to our fellow utilities helps ensure power is restored safely
and quickly. With hurricane force winds in the Des Moines area, there has been much work to do.
We were just one of several companies from across the country to send crews to restore power
after Monday's storm. The following is a picture of a power pole being replaced by our crews doing
mutual aid work in Iowa.
We made a major announcement this week regarding electric vehicles. I've attached an e-brochure
on the announcement and would be happy to provide more detail if your organization wants to
learn more. Here is the a brief statement of our vision:
"Xcel Energy has o bold vision to power more 1.5 million electric vehicles in the areas it serves by
2030 transforming the future of clean, affordable transportation through new EV customer programs
and charging infrastructure. By driving the transition to EVs, our vision will help customers save
billions of dollars on fuel while delivering cleaner air for everyone."
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Xcel Energy is proud to partner with Fresh Energy, Shift2Electric and the American Lung Association
on an educational webinar on electric lawn mowers. Battery technology has advanced dramatically
in the past decade and electric mowers are more powerful and capable than ever before. The
program provides benefits of going electric, a primer on comparing models from different
manufacturers and even a close look as some equipment. Follow this link to get more information
and to sign up:August 18 at 6:00pm CST
Have a wonderful weekend,
Colette
Colette Jurek
Xcel Energy I Responsible By Nature
Manager, Community Relations and Economic Development
1700 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
P: 651.779.3105 C: 612.209.3501 F: 612.573.4039
E: colette.c.jurekCcDxcelenergy.com
XcelEnergy.com Facebook.com/XcelEnergy Twitter.com/XcelEnergy
Please consider the environment before printing this email.
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MSCWMO 2021 Draft Budget
2020 MSCWMO Budget 1 2021 MSCWMO Budget %CHANGE
ADMINISTRATION
Administration-General $ 31,160.00 $ 31,160.00 0.00°%
Accounting $ 1,550.00 $ 1,550.00 0.00°%
Legal Fees-General $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 0.00°%
Audit $ 2,100.00 $ 2,100.00 0.00°%
Insurance& Bonds $ 2,600.00 $ 2,600.00 0.00°k
Office supplies/equipment/postage $ 625.00 $ 625.00 0.00°%
Minutes/Clerical $ 1,180.00 $ 1,180.00 0.00°%
Copying/printing/reproduction/minutes $ 625.00 1 $ 625.00 0.00%
Admin Total $ 40,840.00 $ 40,840.00 0.00%'
PROJECT FUNDS
Project Contingency $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 0.00°%
Engineering-Project $ 5,700.00 $ 5,700.00 0.00°%
Development Plan Reviews $ 5,040.00 $ 5,040.00 0.00°%
Erosion Monitoring Program $ 2,250.00 $ 2,250.00 0.00°%
BMP Cost-Share(general) $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 0.00°%
BMP TA&Admin $ 27,768.00 $ 27,768.00 0.00°%
Community TA $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 0.00°%
Water Resource Educator $ 6,300.00 $ 6,300.00 0.00°%
Website $ 800.00 $ 800.00 0.00°%
Inspections and Tracking Database $ 900.00 $ 900.00 0.00°%
Pro'ectTotal $ 73,758.00 $ 73,758.00 0.000%
WATER MONITORING
Water Monitoring $ 22,000.00 $ 22,000.00 0.00°%
Water Monitoring Total $ 22,000.00 $ 22,000.00 0.000%
LONG TERM PROJECT SAVINGS
Water Monitoring-Set aside for equipment replacement&Monitoring Costs $ 750.00 $ 750.00 0.00°%
WMP Update $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 0.00°%
Savings Total $ 5,750.00 $ 5,750.00 0.00%
MSCWMO Member Contribution Budget s 142,348.00 142,348.00 0.00%
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6/8/2020
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Memo i
August 6, 2020
To: Mayor, Council, and City Administrator
From: Betty Caruso, Finance Director 07P
Attached is the July 2020 General Fund and Utility Funds Overview,
Investment Schedule and Cash and Investment Balances, A Summary of
Budget Impacts through 7/31/20. A summary of activity is as follows:
Cash and Investments:
• Tax Settlements of$2,800,000 were received durin July.
Unfortunately, interest rates are still extremely low. Investments
made during the month are at rates of.25% to 1.0% depending upon
the term length.
• The money is being invested with safety, cash flow, and best rates
available as the criteria
Budget and Expenditures
+ Budgets generally reflect normal activity for this time of the year.
• Engineering Budget is over spent. This is due to 2 issues.
1. Hwy 36 and Manning Expenses are approximately $8500 so
far. An estimate of costs related to the traffic study and
business impact has been requested from Stantec so that I can
propose a proper funding source to cover these costs.
2. The cost of$3,730 for the Lookout Trail engineering was
miscoded to the General Fund and will be corrected to the
Street Reconstruction fund in August. (Funding will be
$1,100,000 from MNDot.)
With these two issues addressed the Engineering Expense will be
$14,106, and no longer overbudget.
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like more detailed
information.
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City of Oak Park Heights
Cash & Investment Balances 7/31/2020
101 General Fund 5,221,000.27
202 Forfeiture/Seizure Fund 53,831.08
204 Economic Development Authority 35,887.41
205 TPF District-Oakgreen Commons 257,728.47
206 TIF District-(#2 ) North Frontage Rd 2,875.71
401 Budgeted Projects Fund 4,005,116.90
405 Park & Rec Development Fund 532,428.03
407 Moelter Park Improvements 96,649.14
408 Allen S icing Decommission/Reuse 94,174.83
528 G O CIP Refunding Bonds 2012A 298,259.75
529 G O Capital Improvement Bonds 2014 867,472.32
565 Street Reconstruction 3,298,449.49
705 Water Fund 1,085,439.55
706 Sewer Fund 1,258,035.16
707 Storm Sewer Fund 200,595.74
710 Renewal/Replacement Fund 5,225,504.05
712 Storm Sewer Renwal/Replacement Fund 1,939,470.20
734 Water Tower Rehabilitation 756,175.82
735 Well Rehabilitation 152,600.90
736 Sewer Rehabilitation (Lift Stations/Generator) 81,845.47
902 Developer Accounts 225,946.47
903 Developer Deposits 260,997.00
Total 25,950,483.76
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Investments
713112020
F E tp DESCRIPTION COST PURCHASE SOLD BALAN E
245,000 #15-35 DiscoverGreenwood
2.3%Pur 9130/15 due 3130120 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
245,000 #15-36 Capital One
2.25%Pur 9130115 due 9130120 $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00
400.000 18-26 MidWeslOne Bank $ 400,000.00
$ 400,006.00
2.10%Pur 10131118 due 10131/19
245,000 18-27 1J8S $ 245.000.00
$ 245,000.00
3.10%Pur 11/21/18 due 11/23/20
245,000 18-30 Merrick $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000.90
3.15%Pur 12/7/18 due 617121
245,000 1831 Pinnacle Bank $ 245,000.00
$ 245.000 00
3.10%Pur 12/14/18 due 12114120
245,000 18-33 Home Savings $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000 00
3.0%Pur 12/14118 duel 0114/20
245,000 18-34 Hamni Bank $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000.00
3LO%Pur 12114118 due 10/16/20
245,000 18-36 PCSB Bank $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000.00
3.0%Pur 12118/18 due 12118/20
245,000 18-37 Brookline $ 245,000.0D
$ 245,000.00
3.0%Pur 12121/18 due 12/21/20
245,000 19-01 TBK Bank Texas $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 $ -
2.6,0%Pur 1120/19 due 7/20/20
245,000 19-02 Iberia Bank $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000.00
27%Pur 1/25119 due 1125121
245,000 19-06 Jacksonville Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
2.5`/Pu: 4117119 due 10118/21
240,000 19-08 Comenity $ 240,000.00
$ 240,000.00
2.45%Pur 4130119 due 4130/21
245,000 19-10 Morgan Stanley Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
2.50%Pur 6/14/19 due 6114121
245.000 19-11 Ennerhank $ 245,000.00
$ 245,060.00
2,30°/Pur 6117119 due 5117121
800,000 19-12 MidWestOne $ 800,000.00 $ 800,00000
2.0%Pur 7/1/2019 due 311121
500,000 19-15 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00
$ 500,600.00
225%Pur 7/11119 due 3111121
590,000 19-16 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.66
$ 544,000.00
2.30%Pur 7111/19 due 7/11121
245,000 19-19 Hapoalim $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
2.10%Pur 7119119 due 7119121
500,000 19-20 MidWestOne, $ 500.000.00 $ 500,000.00 $
2.0%Pur 7/23/2019 due 7123!20
245,000 19-21 United Bloomington $ 245,000.00
$ 245,004.00
2.0%Pur 7/24119 due 8124121
400,006 19-23 MidWestOne $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00
2.0%Pur 8130117 due 8130/20
245,000 19-25 JP Morgan Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 $ -
2.p0%Pur 10!7119 due 12131/20
245,000 19-26 SAFRA $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.85%Pur 10!7119 due 1/7121
400,000 19-27 MidWestOne $ 400.000.00 $ 400,000.00
1.85%Pur 10/10/19 due 10/10/20
245,000 19-29 Goldman Sac $ 245,000,66
$ 245,000.04
1.80%Pur 10/23/19 due 10125/21
500,060 19.31 First State Bank&Trust $ 500,000.00 $ 500.000.00
175%Pur 10130/19 due 11/30120
245,000 19,32 Investors Savings $ 245,000.04
1.70%Pur 10/31/19 due 10/30/20 $ 245,090 00
.
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lovestments
713112020
FACE tD DESCRIPTION COST PURCHASE SOLD BALANCE
245,000 19-33 Zions Bank $ 245,000-00 $ 245,000,00
1.60%Pur 11125/19 due 2125121
245,000 19-34 United Bloomington $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.60%Pur 11129/19 due 2126/21
245,000 19-36 Customers Bank $ 245.000,00
$ 245,000.00
1 VA Pur 11/29/19 due 11/27120
245,000 19-37 Encore Bank $ 245,000.00
$ 245,00000
1.6%Pur 1212119 due 3/2121
245,000 19-38 SpirltBank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 $ -
1.7%Pur 12/6/19 due 6/6122
240,000 19-40 Wells Fargo National $ 240.000,00 $ 240,000.00
1.70%Pur 12113/19 due 12/13121
245,000 19-43 Wells Fargo National $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1 7C)'.',,Pur 12/13119 due 12/13121
500,000 2C-01 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 $ -
1.74%Pur 112120 due 7/2/20
500,000 20-02 First Resource Bank $ 500,Oo0.00 $ 500,000.00
1.85%Pur 1020 due 712/21
245,000 20-03 Morgan Stsniey Private $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.75%Pur 119120 due 1110122
500,000 20-4 First State Bank&Trust $ 500,000.00
$ 500.000.00
1.65%Pur 1/13120 due 2/13/21
245,000 20-5 Wells Fargo $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.80%Pur 1117120 due 1/18122
245.000 20.6 John Marshall Bk $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.60%Pur 1117/20 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 $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 $ -
2.00%Pur 1/21120 due 2121125
245,000 20-9 Sallie Mae $ 245,000.00
$ 245,00000
1.90%Pur 1/23/20 due 1123123
245,000 20-10 Ally Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.70%Pur 1123120 due 1124/22
245,000 20.11 Essa Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.60%Pur 1129/20 due 1/31/22
245,000 20-12 Community Bank VA $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.65%Pur 1/30/2020 due 4/30121
245,000 20-13 Ozark Bank $ 245,000,00
$ 245,000.00
1.70%Pur 1/30/2020 due 4/1/21
245,000 20-15 Eaglebank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.60%Pur 2112/2020 due 8112/22
245,000 20-17 Synovus $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.60%Pur 2/18/2020 due 2/18/22
245,000 20-19 BMW $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.65%Pur 212812u20 due 2/28123
245,000 20-21 Cathay Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.60%Pur 2/28/2020 due 8130121
245,000 20-22 Truist Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 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 3/2/2020 due 314121
245,000 20-24 NY Community Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.00%Pur 3111/2020 due 3/11122
210,000 20-25 Tri-State Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
.75%Pur 3/12/2020 due 3/12121
245,000 20-26 California Bank $ 210,000.00 $ 210,000.00
.75%Pur 3118/2020 due 3118121
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Investments
7131!2020
FACE ID DESCRIPTION COST PURCHASE SOLD BALANCE
245,000 20-27 Texas Capital Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
.75%Pur 3/19/2020 due 3/19/21
245,000 2028 AXOS Bank $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000.00
1.55%Pur 3/26/2020 due 3128/22
245,000 20-29 Sirkshire Bank $ 245,000.00
$ 245,00044
1.20%For 312 712 0 2 0 due 9/23/21 .
245,000 2030 Northem Bank and Trtust $ 245,000.00 $ 245.000,0
115%Pur 3130/2020 due3/30121
245,000 20-31 Valley National $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.15%Pur 4/16/2020 due 4116121
100,000 20-32 Fifths Third $ 140,000.00 1; 100,000.00
1.15%For 4122/2020 due 4/22121
245,000 20-33 Commenity Bank Texas $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.10%Pur 412412020 due 1124/22
245,000 20-34 Synchrony Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.05%Pur 412412020 due 4/25122
245,000 20-35 Preference Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
.35%Pur 5/22/2020 due 3/22122
245,000 20-36 Avid Bank $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000,00
.35%Pur 3/31/2020 due 3131122
245,000 20-37 Beal Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
.20%Pur 613!2020 due 612121
245,000 20-38 Baroda Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
.20%Pur 6/12/2020 due 3112121
245,000 20-39 BMO Bank $ 245,000.00
$ 245,000.00
.5%Stepup Pur 6/12/2020 due 12112123
245,000 20-40 Plainscapital Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
.2% Pur 612512020 due 6125121
335,000 20-41 FHLM $ 335,000.00 $ 335,000.00
35% Pur 6/29/2020 due 9129/22
245,000 20-42 NY Community Bank $ - $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
25% Pur 711120 due 114/22
500,000 20-43 FHLM $ $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
.33% Pur 7f712020 due 10/7122
245,000 20-44 Texas Echange $ $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00
1.0% Pur 717120 due 6119/25
500,000 20-45 First Resource Bank $ $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
.40%Pur 719124 due 119122
500,000 20-46 First Resource Bank $ $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
.45%For 719120 due 719122
500,000 20-47 First Resource Bank $ - $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
.40%Pur 7/9120 due 719121
500,000 20-48 FFCB $ g 5401040.04 $ 500,000.00
.341h Pur 7/1312020 due 1113/23
500,000 2049 FHLM $ $ 750,000.00
$ 750,000.00
.32% Pur 7/2012020 due 10120122
500.000 20-50 FHLM $ $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00
.30% Pur 7/28/2020 due 10128/22
245,000 20-51 JP Morgan Bank S - 5 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00
.5%Pur 7130120 due 7130125
24,335,000
SUBTOTAL $ 20,846,000.00 5 4,465,000.00 S 2.235,000.00 $ 23 0�5 000 00
4M Ford $ 1.073.221.41 $ 2,864,510.93 $ 2,986,000.00 $ 971,732.34
4M Plus Fund $ 501,071.96 $ 21.12
$ 501,093.08
Wells Fargo Advisors $ 254,691.60 $ 2,989,865,01 $ 2,740,000,00 $ 504,556.61
RBC Wealth Management $ 6,031.67 $ 247.483.56 $ 245,000,00 $ 8,515.23
TOTAL S 22,680,016.64 $ 10,586,880.62 $ B.186.000.00 $ 25 080 897 26
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SUMMARY REVENUES /EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
FUND 101 - GENERAL FUND
PD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT
REVENUE
GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES 2,672,667.05 2,694,352.72 5,330,694.00 2,636,341.28 50.5
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 603.94 603.94 00 ( 603.94) .0
BUSINESS LICENSES&PERMITS 630.00 3,183.61 44,826.00 41,642.39 7.1
NON-BUSINESS LIC&PERMITS 1,787.31 43,168.42 45,000-00 1,831.58 95.9
FINES&FORFEITS 2,869.86 22,584.73 45,000.00 22,415.27 50.2
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 361,709.00 377,175,62 98,500.00 ( 278,675.62) 382.9
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 4,589.27 33,466.56 34,000.00 533.44 98.4
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 8,054.90 68,054.01 105,500.00 37,445.99 64.5
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 00 10.59 .00 ( 10.59) .0
3,053,11133 3,242,600,20 5,703,520.00 2,460,919.80 56.9
EXPENDITURES
GENERAL MANAGEMENT/BUILDING 1E,7CE 04 95,629.17 181,350.00 85,720.83 52,7
MAYOR&COUNCIL 5,251 49 49,543.86 110,987.00 61,443.14 445
LEGAL 1,424 00 8,023.00 27,000.00 18,977.00 29.7
ELECTIONS 587 1,840.17 6,630.00 4,789.83 27.8
CITY ADMINISTRATION 24,743.93 169,941,66 299,928.0D 129,986.34 55.7
PLANNING&ZONING 2,300.00 13,225.00 31,100.00 17,875.00 42.5
FINANCE 16,576.29 115,784.30 206,820.00 91,035.70 56.0
COMPUTER SYSTEM 5,843,25 26,577 37 41,600.00 14,422.63 64.8
AUDITING .00 33,726.00 34,000.00 274.00 99.2
INSURANCE 49,291.46 292,805.35 472,205.00 179,399.65 62.0
ASSESSOR .00 .00 26,500.00 26,500.00 .0
CARES ACT 5,002.11 5,002.11 .00 ( 5,002.11) .0
ENGINEERING 9,585,50 26,336.33 26,000.00 ( 336.33) 101.3
POLICE DEPARTMENT 108,427.63 788,100.58 1,577,350.00 789,249.42 50.0
FIRE PROTECTION .00 136,194.42 276,000.00 139,805.58 49.4
BUILDING INSPECTIONS 9,344.13 62,552.58 112,420.00 49,867.42 55.6
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 100.00 129.01 1,120.00 990.99 11.5
ANIMAL CONTROL .00 240,00 700.00 460.00 34.3
PUBLIC WKS-STREET MAINTENANCE 4,980.44 31,760.89 80,670.00 48,909.11 39.4
PUBLIC WKS-SNOW REMOVAL 2,087.01 80,148,42 203,000.00 122,851.58 39.5
PUBLIC WKS-STREET LIGHTING 4,863.95 32,363.62 69,000.00 36,636.38 46.9
ARBORIST 138.00 600.12 945.00 344.88 63.5
SANITATION&WASTE REMOVAL 24,983.34 119,743.11 227,600.00 107,856,89 52.6
TREE REMOVAUPLANTING 00 5,000.00 37,000.00 32 000,00 13.5
PARKS 23,019.25 84,653.92 185,560.00 100,906,08 45.6
OTHER EXPENDITURES 764,317.50 900,617.50 1,528,635.00 627,817.50 58.9
CONTINGENCY 2,000.D0 29,764.32 40,000.00 10,235.68 74.4
1,082,993.19 3,110,502.81 5,803,520.00 2,693,017.19 53.6
1,970,118.14 132,097.39 ( 100,000.00) ( 232,097.39) 132.1
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
SUMMARY REVENUES / EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
FUND 705 - WATER UTILITY FUND
PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PONT
REVENUE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 1,254.32 1,254.32 00 ( 1,254 32) 00
NON-BUSINESS LIC&PERMITS 00 2.510 00 u ( 2510 00) DO
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 100.00 16500 00 ( 165.00) .00
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 1,354.61 374,085.03 858,800-00 484,714.97 43.56
2,708 93 378.014.35 858,800.00 480,785,65 44 D2
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES 1590436 114,768.71 215,600.00 100,833.29 53.23
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,575 94 29,785.48 97,300.00 57.513.52 30.61
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 6,289.97 27.738.45 35,000.00 7,261.55 79.25
FfXED CHARGES 6,210.44 42,220,46 65,800.00 23,579.54 64.16
OTHER EXPENDITURES 110,100 00 110.100.00 697,679,00 587,579.00 15,78
141,080.71 324,612.10 1.111.379 00 786,766.90 29.21
( 138,37178) 53,402.25 ( 252.579.00) ( 305,981.25) 2114
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
SUMMARY REVENUES/EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
FUND 706 - SEWER UTILITY FUND
PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT
REVENUE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 19,844.82 19,644 82 .00 ( 19,844.82) 00
NON-BUSINESS LIC&PERMITS .00 140 00 00 { 140.00) 00
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 1,440,65 477,75825 1,003,000.00 525,241.75 47.63
21,285.47 497,743.07 1,003,00000 505,256.93 49.63
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES 10,254,48 75,723,17 132,100 00 56,376 83 57.32
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 39.035.86 319,971.18 563.743.00 243,771.84 5676
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 693.98 3,009.97 15,450 00 12.440 03 1948.
FIXED CHARGES 6,062.69 33,828,74 50,41000 16,58126 67.11
OTHER EXPENDITURES 49,882,50 49,882.50 339,765 00 289,88250 14.65
105.929.51 482,415.54 1,101,468.00 619,052.46 43.60
( 84,644.04) 15,327.53 ( 98,468 00) { 113,795 53) 15.57
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
SUMMARY REVENUES/EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
FUND 707 - STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND
PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT
REVENUE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 1,518.96 1,518.96 00 ( 1,51896) 00
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 244.72 50,810,20 92,800 00 41,989.80 54 75
1.763.68 52.32916 92,800.00 40,470.84 56.39
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES 2,468 77 15,896.00 45.000.00 29,104 00 35 32
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,063 87 8,083.49 32,650.00 24.566 51 24.76
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 127,01 483.20 2,150.00 1.66680 22.47
FIXED CHARGES 674.33 4,274.01 11.995.00 7,720 99 35.63
OTHER EXPENDITURES 5.62500 5,625.00 11,250.00 5,625.00 50.00
9,958.98 34,361,70 103.045.00 68,683.30 33.35
( 8,195 30) 17,967,46 ( 10,245.00) ( 28,212.46) 175.38
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MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET
August 14, 2020
Local Government Official
Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Boulevard
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Local Government Official:
Congratulations! I am very pleased to send you the attached notification of compliance with
the Local Government Pay Equity Act. Since the law was passed in 1984,jurisdictions have
worked diligently to meet compliance requirements and your work is to be commended.
Minnesota Rules Chapter 3920 specifies the procedure and criteria for measuring compliance
and your jurisdiction's results are attached. You may find a copy of our"Guide to
Understanding Pay Equity Compliance" and other resources on our Local Government Pay
Equity webpage at:https://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/compensation/laws/local-
gov/I oca I-gov-pay-equity/.
This notice and results of the compliance review are public information and must be supplied
upon request to any interested party.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Dominique Murray at (651) 259-
3805, or by email: pay.equity@state.mn.us
Again, congratulations on your achievement!
Sincerely,
Dominique Murray
Pay Equity Coordinator
400 Centennial Building*658 Cedar Street*St.Paul,Minnesota 55155
Voice:(651)201-8000*Fax:(651)296-8685*TTY:1-800-627-3529
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Jurisdiction: Oak Park Heights ID#: 891
1.Completeness and Accuracy Test
[X] Passed. Required information was submitted accurately and on time.
2.Statistical Analysis Test
[ ] Passed. Jurisdiction had more than three male classes and an underpayment ratio
of 80% or more.
[X] Passed.Jurisdiction had at least six male classes, at least one class with a salary
range, an underpayment ratio below 80% but a t-test that was not statistically
significant.
3.Salary Range Test
[ ] Passed. Too few classes had an established number of years to move through a
salary range.
[X] Passed. Salary range test showed a score of 80%or more.
4. Exceptional Service Pay Test
[ ] Passed. Too few classes received exceptional service pay.
[X] Passed. Exceptional service pay test showed a score of 80%or more.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Dominique Murray at (651) 259-
3805, or by email: pay.equity@state.mn.us
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:LGN Federal Update:August 3,2020
Date: Wednesday,August 5,2020 9:23:24 AM
For weekly notes
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From: Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. <rfsherman@locklaw.com>
To: marymccomber@aol.com<marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Mon,Aug 3, 2020 12:09 pm
Subject: LGN Federal Update:August 3, 2020
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load image White House and Congress Resuming Relief Bill Negotiations
Talks to break an impasse over a new virus relief package are
increasingly urgent this week with millions of unemployed Americans
left without additional aid, and the Senate scheduled to leave for the
August recess at the end of the week.
Republican and Democratic leaders remain far apart on some of the
biggest sticking points, including extending supplemental
Emily J. Tranter unemployment insurance, despite claims of progress on other issues
Lead Lobbyist, Policy and following a weekend meeting between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi,
Federal Government Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Treasury Secretary Steven
Affairs Mnuchin, and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.
load image The two sides are attempting to close the gulf between the$3.5 trillion
virus relief package that the House passed in May, and the $1 trillion
plan that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled last week.
Among the biggest differences is whether to extend the $600 a week in
extra unemployment aid that was part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus
passed in March. Senate leadership has proposed cutting that by as
much as two-thirds and creating a formula that would replace about
70%of former wages.
Nathaniel C. Mussell
Partner Beyond the question of aid for the unemployed, the biggest roadblocks
load image remain Leader McConnell's plan to shield employers against lawsuits
stemming from Covid-19 infections, and the drive from the House
majority to provide $1 trillion in aid to state and local governments.
Leader McConnell has signaled he is open to delaying the start of the
Senate's August recess,while the House, already adjourned for
August as of last week,will get 24 hours' notice to return to
Washington to vote once a deal is reached.
House Passes Spending Bills, But Final Deal Remains Distant
Lianne M. Endo
Federal Relations The House finished the bulk of its initial fiscal 2021 appropriations
load image work, but lawmakers are not yet close to sending measures to the
president's desk, due to a lack of spending bill work so far in the
Senate.
House lawmakers voted 217-197 last week to pass a six-bill spending
package which includes$1.3 trillion in discretionary spending. The
legislation includes policy riders that would repeal the 2001 and 2002
Authorizations for Use of Military Force, block transfer authority to build
a border wall, and ban nuclear explosive tests, among other measures.
Megan G. Knight The House has passed two spending packages which include 10 of the
Federal Relations 12 annual bills except for Homeland Security and Legislative Branch
appropriations. House leadership added a measure to last week's
package to include language from the Legislative Branch bill that would
require statues and busts of Confederate leaders to be removed from
the U.S. Capitol. The White House has issued formal veto threats on
both spending packages.
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It remains likely that lawmakers will rely on at least a partial continuing
resolution to fund the government past September 30, an outlook
appropriators have been forced to consider in more detail recent
Robert F. Sherman
weeks.A stopgap measure may be a heavier lift than usual because of
the likelihood that lawmakers will want to add a series of coronavirus-
Federal Relations related measures to it.
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Top Officials Defend Virus Response Before House Panel
Federal health officials testifying before a House panel last week
agreed that the administration's response to the pandemic has been
hampered by a lack of funding but insisted they have done the most
they can within those confines.
The officials, who included NIAID Director Anthony Fauci and CDC
Vince M. Spinner Director Robert Redfield, inventoried measures taken to improve
Federal Relations testing and develop therapeutics and vaccines. However, their remarks
load image did not discuss what many health experts say is needed and the
hearing was called to discuss: a national strategy to contain the
coronavirus to replace the current state-by-state effort.
On testing, the officials outlined a framework for diagnosing and
mitigating the disease. They acknowledged limitations in supply that
have handicapped capacity in many parts of the country, but said
"federal leadership has guided efforts to combat these challenges in
close collaboration with states, local jurisdictions, and the private
sector."
Randy Kelly
Senior Advisor Minnesota Delegation Notes
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•Senator Amy Klobuchar(D-MN) had her legislation to help raise
awareness about the importance of donating plasma during the
coronavirus pandemic introduced in the House of Representatives by a
bipartisan group of members. Read more here.
•Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) led her Senate colleagues in a letter to
the administration demanding accessible, comprehensive, and
culturally competent mental health care and related services for
American Indian and Alaska Native youth during the coronavirus
pandemic. Read more here.
•Congressman Jim Hagedorn (R-MN-01) had a drug pricing policy
he has advocated for, known as"One Pill, One Price," included in an
executive order signed by the President last month aimed at reducing
drug costs. Read more here.
•Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN-02)and Congresswoman
Ilhan Omar(D-MN-05) had a provision of theirs to expedite the
completion of the partial disposition of the Upper St. Anthony Falls
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Lock in Minneapolis included in the Water Resources Development Act
of 2020. Read more here.
•Congressman Dean Phillips(D-MN-03)will be hosting a dial-in
conversation with Michael Osterholm, the Director of the Center for
Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota,
tonight at 6:15 to discuss getting Minnesota through the pandemic.
Read more here.
•Congresswoman Betty McCollum(D-MN-04) advocated for the
release of Loujain al-Hathloul, a Saudi women's rights activist, from
two years of imprisonment. Read more here.
•Congressman Tom Emmer(R-MN-06) introduced the National
Bridge Replacement and Improvement Act, which would create a grant
program for bridge improvements, replacements, or repairs. Read
more here.
•Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN-07)spoke in Alexandria, MN
as part of the deployment ceremony for members of the Minnesota
National Guard Unit, 1st Battalion 194th Field Artillery, who are on their
way to Texas for training. Read more here.
•Congressman Pete Stauber(R-MN-08) announced his appointment
to serve on the House Natural Resources Committee. Read more
here.
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:LGN Federal Update:August 10,2020
Date: Monday,August 10,2020 1:09:39 PM
For weekly notes
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To: marymccomber@aol.com<marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Mon,Aug 10, 2020 12:14 pm
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load image Minnesota Delegation Members Announce Federal Housing Grant
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with Representatives
Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, Ilhan Omar, and Tom Emmer,
announced last week that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD) has awarded the Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency a grant of$6,972,739 to help low-income families and other
vulnerable citizens, including those experiencing homelessness.
Emily J. Tranter The grant funding from HUD will provide project-based rental
Lead Lobbyist, Policy and assistance funding to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. The
Federal Government grant is awarded through a HUD program that supports eligible state
Affairs housing finance agencies for extremely low-income persons with
disabilities aged 18-61 and for agencies that have developed methods
load image for identifying, referring, and conducting outreach to target populations
with extremely low-incomes and disabilities requiring long-term
services and support.
Relief Talks Stall as President Trump Signs Executive Orders
Negotiations for a new coronavirus relief package have stalled as
congressional leaders and White House officials have failed to reach
agreement on any of the major components of a new piece of
Nathaniel C. Mussell legislation. Though a time for new talks has not yet been scheduled,
Partner there has been positive movement from both sides to try to get a deal.
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With negotiations stalled, President Trump on Saturday announced a
series of executive actions, including a temporary payroll tax deferral
for some workers and continued expanded unemployment benefits, as
the pandemic continues to impact the economy.
The orders were swiftly criticized by lawmakers, including some in the
GOP, for both policy provisions and legal reasons. The president's
directives are widely expected to get tied up in litigation over whether
they violate constitutional principles.
Lianne M. Endo
Federal Relations Postal Service Undergoes Controversial Restructuring
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The U.S. Postal Service overhauled its organizational structure late last
week,with a number of lawmakers from the House Majority
questioning the potential impact on the November election. Postmaster
Q General Louis DeJoy on Friday said the new structure, organized
around three business units,will increase efficiency by reducing costs
and boosting revenue.
The Postal Service on Friday reported a quarterly net loss of$2.2
billion on revenue of$17.6 billion, compared to a net loss of$2.3 billion
Megan G. Knight in the same period last year.Additional money for the Post Office has
Federal Relations become one of several sticking points in negotiations between top
congressional Democrats and the Trump administration over the next
coronavirus relief package.
Interest in voting by mail is expected to spike this year as many
Americans try to avoid public settings, such as polling-place lines,
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during the pandemic.
Minnesota Delegation Notes
•Senators Amy Klobuchar(D-MN)and Tina Smith (D-MN)
Robert F. Sherman announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-
Federal Relations interest disaster assistance loans to Minnesota businesses and
load image residents affected by the civil unrest following the death of George
Floyd. Read more here.
•Congressman Jim Hagedorn (R-MN-01) participated in the Martin
County Veterans Memorial ceremony and spoke with Deputy VA
Secretary Pamela Powers about honoring servicemembers. Read
more here.
•Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN-02) had her request for
Vince M. Spinner increased special education funding included in the education
Federal Relations appropriations bill passed by the House, with an increase of$194
load image million above last year's funding level. Read more here.
•Congressman Dean Phillips(D-MN-03) introduced a bill, the
IGNITE American Innovation Act, to provide tax relief to startups that
are ineligible for other types of business aid passed by Congress in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here.
•Congresswoman Betty McCollum(D-MN-04) announced $115,000
in federal funding for the Minnesota Children's Museum to collaborate
with the University of St. Thomas on improving the museum
Randy Kelly experience. Read more here.
Senior Advisor
load image •Congresswoman Ilhan Omar(D-MN-05)joined 119 Members of
Congress in writing to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny
Perdue, urging him to renew waivers to address food insecurity among
children. Read more here.
•Congressman Tom Emmer(R-MN-06) introduced legislation, the
Credit Union Governance Modernization Act, to update credit union
practices and improve employee safety. Read more here.
•Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN-07) led a letter with his
Biofuels Caucus co-chairs and 31 members of Congress to Senate and
House leadership to request additional resources for the biofuels
sector in the next piece of coronavirus relief legislation. Read more
here.
•Congressman Pete Stauber(R-MN-08) had one of his legislative
priorities, the increased purchasing of American-made
pharmaceuticals, included in an Executive Order signed by President
Trump. Read more here.
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:Minnesota 2020 Primary Election Results
Date: Wednesday,August 12,2020 10:57:56 AM
For weekly notes
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From: Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. <legalert@locklaw.com>
To: marymccomber@aol.com<marymccomber@aol.com>
Sent: Wed,Aug 12, 2020 10:46 am
Subject: Minnesota 2020 Primary Election Results
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With the primary election over, Minnesotans now know which candidates will be advancing to the
general election in November. However, given election changes due to COVID-19, counties will
continue to count absentee ballots so long as they are postmarked by election day and received by
the county by the day before the county canvass,which may take place on the second or third day
following the election. This means that the margins in some races are likely to change in the coming
days.
Below is a summary of the winners of the primaries profiled last week by the state government
relations team at Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P.
The Fifth Congressional District includes Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Richfield, Crystal,
Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, New Hope, Fridley, and northeast Edina.
Ilhan Omar, the DFL-endorsed candidate
and the incumbent congresswoman for the
Fifth Congressional District, prevailed over
challenger Antone Melton-Meaux with
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57.44%of the vote to his 39.18%.
Omar is heavily favored to win a second term
in November given that the Fifth
® Congressional District gave Hillary Clinton
73%of the vote in 2016 to Donald Trump's
18%.
The Seventh Congressional District covers almost all of the western portion of Minnesota.
Michelle Fischbach, the Republican-
endorsed candidate for the Seventh
Congressional District, former lieutenant
governor, and former state senator, prevailed
over her primary challengers. Fischbach won
59.29%of the vote to Dave Hughes's 22.17%
and Noel Collis's 14.91%.
Fischbach will face Congressman Collin
Peterson (D-MN) in November in a race that
is expected to be competitive. The Seventh
Congressional District voted for Donald
Trump in 2016 with 61%of the vote to Hillary
Clinton's 31%.
House District 04A consists of Moorhead and Oakpark Township.
Heather Keeler, the DFL-endorsed candidate
for House District 04A, prevailed over Chuck
Hendrickson. She won 66.20%of the vote to
Hendrickson's 33.80%.
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Keeler is favored to win in November and
succeed retiring Representative Ben Lien
(DFL-Moorhead). House District 04A gave
Hillary Clinton 48.46%of the vote in 2016 to
Donald Trump's 41.27%.
House District 15B includes portions of Benton, Sherburne, Wright, and Morrison counties.
Shane Mekeland, the Republican-endorsed
candidate and incumbent for House District
15B, prevailed over challenger John Ulrick.
Mekeland won 72.16%of the vote to Ulrick's
27.84%.
Mekeland is heavily favored to win a second
term in November. House District 15B gave
Donald Trump 71%of the vote in 2016.
House District 16B covers all of Brown County, as well as most of Redwood County and a portion of
southern Renville County.
Paul Torkelson, the Republican-endorsed
candidate and incumbent for House District
16B, prevailed over challenger Tammy Houle.
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Torkelson won 78.77%of the vote to Houle's
21.23%.
Torkelson is favored to win a seventh term in
November. House District 16B gave Donald
Trump 64%of the vote in 2016.
House District 23A includes all of Martin County and portions of Jackson, Faribault, and Watonwan
counties.
Bjorn Olson, the mayor of Elmore and the
Republican-endorsed candidate for House
District 23A, prevailed over Michael Sukalski.
Olson won 57.52%of the vote to Sukalski's
42.48%.
Olson is favored to win in November and
succeed retiring Representative Bob Gunther
(R-Fairmont). House District 23A gave
Donald Trump 66%of the vote in 2016.
House Districts 23B covers portions of Blue Earth County, Le Sueur County, Waseca County, and
Watonwan County.
Jeremy Munson, the Republican-endorsed
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candidate and incumbent for House District
23B, prevailed over Yvonne Simon. He won
79.25%of the vote to Simon's 20.75%.
Munson is favored to win re-election in
November. House District 23B gave Donald
Trump 59%of the vote in 2016.
House District 31A includes portions of Anoka, Isanti, and Sherburne counties
Kurt Daudt, the Republican-endorsed
candidate, incumbent for House District 31A,
and House minority leader, prevailed over
challenger Beau Hullermann. He won 86.41%
of the vote to Hullerman's 13.59%.
Daudt is favored to win a sixth term in
November. House District 31A gave Donald
Trump 69%of the vote in 2016.
House District 33B includes the cities of Deephaven, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Minnetonka Beach,
Mound, Chanhassen, Excelsior, Spring Park, and Greenwood.
Andrew Myers, the Republican-endorsed
candidate for House District 33B and former
member of the Minnetonka Beach City
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Council, prevailed over Marianne Stebbins.
He won 70.86%of the vote to 29.14%for
Stebbins.
Myers will face Representative Kelly Morrison
(DFL-Deephaven) in what is expected to be a
competitive general election in a district that
Hillary Clinton won with 45.48%of the vote to
Donald Trump's 44.99%.
House District 38A includes the cities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Hugo, Lexington, and Lino
Lakes.
Donald Raleigh, the Republican-endorsed
candidate for House District 38A, prevailed
over two opponents on the ballot. Raleigh
won 55.82%of the vote to Doug Malsom's
29.25%and Kelly Gunderson's 14.93%.
Raleigh is favored to win in November and
succeed retiring Representative Linda
Runbeck(R-Circle Pines). House District 38A Q
gave Donald Trump 50%of the vote in 2016
to Hillary Clinton's 40%.Additionally,
Runbeck won re-election in 2018 with 55%of
the vote.
House District 45A includes communities of Crystal, New Hope &eastern Plymouth.
Cedrick Frazier, the DFL-endorsed
candidate for House District 45A and New
Hope City Council member, prevailed over
Daonna Depoister. He won 68.35%of the
vote to Depoister's 31.65%.
Frazier is heavily favored to win in November
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and succeed retiring Representative Lyndon
Q Carlson (DFL-Crystal). House District 45A
gave Hillary Clinton 57.53%of the vote in
2016 to Donald Trump's 33.19%.
House District 51A includes western Eagan and northern Burnsville.
Sandy Masin, the DFL-endorsed candidate and incumbent
for House District 51A, prevailed over challenger Justin Clark.
She won 81.69%of the vote to Clark's 18.31%.
Masin is favored to win a seventh term in November. House
District 51A district gave Hillary Clinton 54%of the vote to
Donald Trump's 37%.
House District 51 B covers the eastern portion of Eagan.
Liz Reyer, the DFL-endorsed candidate for
House District 51 B, prevailed over Eagan
Mayor Mike Maguire. She won 63.02%of the
vote to Maguire's 36.98%.
Reyer is favored to win in November and
succeed retiring Representative Laurie
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Halverson (DFL-Eagan). House District 51 B
Q gave Hillary Clinton 53%of the vote to
Donald Trump's 37%.
House District 55A covers the city of Shakopee as well as Jackson Township and Louisville
Township.
Erik Mortensen prevailed over former
Representative Bob Loonan with 55.08%of
the vote to Loonan's 44.92%. Neither
candidate had the Republican endorsement.
Mortensen will face Representative Brad
Tabke (DFL-Shakopee) in what is expected to
be a competitive general election. This is a
rematch from 2018. Donald Trump won the
district with 47%of the vote to Hillary
Clinton's 43% in 2016.
House District 59B covers the Bryn Mawr, Harrison, Near North, Willard-Hay, North Loop, and
Downtown neighborhoods of Minneapolis.
Esther Agbaje, the DFL-endorsed candidate
for House District 59B, prevailed over
Representative Ray Dehn (DFL-Minneapolis).
Agbaje won 47.38%of the vote to Dehn's
41.86%while Isaiah Whitmore won 10.76%.
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Agbaje is likely to win in November given the
®• district voted for Hillary Clinton with 79%of
the vote to Donald Trump's 13%.
House District 63B includes the northeast corner of Richfield and portions of South Minneapolis.
Emma Greenman, the DFL-endorsed
candidate for House District 63B, prevailed
over Husniyah Dent Bradley and Jerome
Evans. She won with 64.48%of the vote to
25.80%for Evans and 9.72%for Dent
Bradley.
Greenman is strongly favored to win in
November and succeed retiring
Representative Jean Wagenius (DFL-
Minneapolis). House District 63B gave Hillary
Clinton 73%of the vote in 2016 to Donald
Trump's 18%.
House District 66B includes the Como Park, North End, East Side, and Hamline Midway
neighborhoods of St. Paul.
Athena Hollins prevailed over DFL-endorsed
Representative John Lesch (DFL-St. Paul).
She won 60.30%of the vote to Lesch's
39.70%.
Hollins is strongly favored to win in
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November. House District 66B gave Hillary
Clinton 75.92%of the vote in 2016 to Donald
Trump's 15.76%.
Senate District 06 includes portions of St. Louis and Itasca counties.
David Tomassoni, the DFL-endorsed
candidate and incumbent for Senate District
06, prevailed over Christopher Horoshak. He
won 87.20%of the vote to Horoshak's
12.80%.
While this Iron Range community has
traditionally been a DFL stronghold, Donald
Trump carried the district with 47.33%of the
vote over Hillary Clinton's 44.42% in 2016.
Senate District 07 covers the city of Duluth.
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Jen McEwen, the DFL-endorsed candidate
for Senate District 07, prevailed over Senator
Erik Simonson (DFL-Duluth). She won
73.28%of the vote to Simonson's 26.72%.
McEwen will be favored to win the general
election against Republican Donna
Bergstrom,who was the Republican nominee
for lieutenant governor in 2018. Senate
District 07 gave Hillary Clinton 60%of the
vote in 2016 while Donald Trump received
29%.
Senate District 09 includes the communities in Cass, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties.
Paul Gazelka, the Republican-endorsed
candidate, the incumbent for Senate District
09, and Senate majority leader, prevailed
over challenger Richard Dahl. He won
83.55%of the vote to Dahl's 16.45%.
Gazelka is heavily favored to win a fourth
term in November. Senate District 09 voted
for Donald Trump with 71.5%of the vote in
2016 while Hillary Clinton received 22.3%.
Senate District 10 includes the communities of Crow Wing and Aitkin counties.
Carrie Ruud, the Republican-endorsed
candidate and incumbent for Senate District
10, prevailed over challenger Shaun Christian
Hansen. She won 82.71%of the vote to
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Hansen's 17.29%.
Ruud is likely to be re-elected in November.
Senate District 10 gave Donald Trump 61.7%
of the vote in 2016 to Hillary Clinton's 31.3%
of the vote.
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Senate District 34 includes the cities of Maple Grove, Osseo, Dayton, and Rogers.
Bonnie Westlin, the DFL-endorsed
candidate for Senate District 34, prevailed
over Aarica Coleman. She won 72.90%of the
vote to Coleman's 27.10%.
Westlin will face Senator Warren Limmer(R-
Maple Grove) in what is expected to be a
competitive general election. Senate District
34 voted for Donald Trump with 46.8%of the
vote in 2016 to Hillary Clinton's 44%.
Senate District 43 includes the cities of Mahtomedi, Willernie, Birchwood, White Bear Lake, North St.
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Paul, Maplewood, and Oakdale.
Chuck Wiger, the DFL-endorsed candidate
and incumbent for Senate District 43,
prevailed over challenger Natasha Lapcinski.
He won 70.42%of the vote to Lapcinski's
29.58%.
Wiger is heavily favored to win in November.
Senate District 43 voted for Hillary Clinton
with 52.65%of the vote in 2016 to Donald
Trump's 38.33%.
Senate District 44 includes southern Plymouth, northern Minnetonka, and Woodland
Ann Johnson Stewart, the DFL-endorsed
candidate for Senate District 44, prevailed
over Zina Alston-Fizer. She won with 77.06%
of the vote to Alston-Fizer's 22.94%.
Johnson Stewart is running to succeed
retiring Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth).
Senate District 44 gave Hillary Clinton 54.7%
of the vote in 2016 to Donald Trump's 36.6%.
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Julia Coleman, a member of the
Chanhassen City Council, prevailed over
Victoria Mayor Tom Funk. Neither candidate
had the Republican endorsement. Coleman
won 62.95%of the vote to Funk's 37.05%.
Coleman,who is the daughter-in-law of
former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman, is
favored to win in November. Senate District
47 voted for Donald Trump with 53.55%of
the vote in 2016 while Hillary Clinton received
37.31%.
Senate District 53 includes Woodbury, Landfall, and the southern parts of Maplewood and Oakdale.
Susan Kent, the DFL-endorsed candidate,
incumbent for Senate District 53, and Senate
minority leader, prevailed over challenger
Marquita Stephens. She won 67.43%of the
vote to 32.57%for Stephens.
Kent will face former Woodbury Mayor Mary
Giuliani Stephens, the Republican nominee,
in November in a district that gave Hillary
Clinton 52%of the vote and Donald Trump
39.5% in 2016.
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Lindsey Port, the DFL-endorsed candidate
for Senate District 56, prevailed over two
other candidates. She received 66.71%of the
vote to Kevin Shea's 27.43% and Richard
Tucker's 05.86%.
Port will face Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville)
in what is expected to be a competitive
general election. Senate District 56 voted for
Hillary Clinton with 47.4%of the vote in 2016
while Donald Trump received 43.6%.
Senate District 59 covers North Minneapolis, the Warehouse District, Elliot Park, as well as parts of
downtown Minneapolis and Bryn Mawr.
Bobby Joe Champion, the DFL-endorsed
candidate and incumbent for Senate District
59, prevailed over challenger Suleiman Isse.
He won 77.01%of the vote to Isse's 22.99%.
Champion is heavily favored to win a third
term in November. Senate District 59 gave
Hillary Clinton 78.6%of the vote in 2016 to
Donald Trump's 13.2%.
Senate District 62 covers south Minneapolis.
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Omar Fateh, the DFL-endorsed candidate for
Senate District 62, polled ahead of Senator
Jeff Hayden (DFL-Minneapolis). His lead
currently stands at 54.53%to Hayden's
45.47%.
Should Fateh's lead remain, he is very likely
to prevail in November as Senate District 62
gave Hillary Clinton 84.2%of the vote to
Donald Trump's 08.4%
Senate District 65 includes the St. Paul neighborhoods of Downtown, Frogtown, North End, Rondo,
Summit-University, West Seventh, and West Side.
Sandy Pappas, the DFL-endorsed candidate
and the incumbent for Senate District 65,
prevailed over challenger Laverne McCartney
Knighton. She won with 64.27%of the vote to
McCartney Knighton's 35.73%.
Pappas is strongly favored to win re-election
in November. Senate District 65 gave Hillary
Clinton 76.5%of the vote to Donald Trump's
14.9% in 2016.
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Primary Election Day in Minnesota is Tuesday,August 11. Minnesota has an open primary,which
means that voters do not register with a political party. Those voting in a primary can only vote for
candidates from one party and are not allowed to vote in multiple party primaries.
The state government relations team at Lockridge Grindal Nauen has profiled notable primaries for
congressional and legislative races on Tuesday's ballot.
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The Fifth Congressional District includes Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Richfield, Crystal,
Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, New Hope, Fridley, and northeast Edina.
Antone Melton-Meaux is a lawyer and
mediator. He moved to Minneapolis in 2008
when his wife took a job as a surgeon at the
University of Minnesota. For several years, he
practiced law and later led the global
employment practice at St. Jude Medical.
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Eventually, Melton-Meaux started his own
mediation practice.
While studying law at the University of
Virginia School of Law, he joined a
Congressional Black Caucus fellowship,
working for U.S. Delegate Eleanor Holmes
Norton (D-DC)focused on housing and early
childhood education legislation.
After graduating from law school and working as a labor employment attorney in Washington, he
moved to New York City,where he received a master's degree in theology and Hebrew. Melton-
Meaux also worked at The New Jewish Home, a nonprofit senior health care system in Manhattan.
Ilhan Omar is the DFL-endorsed candidate
and the incumbent congresswoman for the
Fifth Congressional District. She is the first
Somali-American Member of Congress, the
first woman of color to represent Minnesota,
and one of the first two Muslim-American
women elected to Congress.
Omar was first elected to Congress in 2018
after then-Congressman Keith Ellison decided
to vacate the seat to run for Attorney General.
Omar prevailed in a multi-candidate primary
in 2018 with 48%of the vote and won the
general election with 78%of the vote.
Prior to being elected to Congress, Omar
served one term in the Minnesota House
representing the Cedar-Riverside, Marcy-
Holmes, Prospect Park, and the University of Minnesota neighborhoods of Minneapolis. Her election
to the legislature in 2016 made her the highest-elected Somali-American public official in the United
States and the first Somali-American state legislator
Born in Somalia, Omar and her family fled the country's civil war when she was eight. Her family
spent four years in a refugee camp in Kenya before coming to the United States in the 1990s. In
1997, she moved to Minneapolis with her family. Before running for office, she worked as a
community educator at the University of Minnesota,was a Policy Fellow at the Humphrey School of
Public Affairs, and served as a senior policy aide for the Minneapolis City Council.
Omar's profile as a first-term member of Congress has been larger than most freshman legislators.
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She has gained increased notoriety as a member of"The Squad"which also includes three other
Democratic first-term members of Congress who are women of color.
Her stature has made her a nationally-recognized progressive voice, but has also made her a target
from the right and occasionally from some on the left.
President Trump and other Republicans have sought to portray Omar as too far to the left and have
highlighted personal controversies. Some Democrats have accused Omar of not paying sufficient
attention to her congressional district.
Melton-Meaux's campaign theme is"Focus on the Fifth" and has been critical of Omar saying
"hyper-partisanship has paralyzed Congress, and that hurts the people of the Fifth." He has also
sought to contrast Omar's position on issues relating to Israel with his own and has worked to
develop support in the Jewish community in Minnesota and across the nation.
For the second fundraising quarter of 2020, Melton-Meaux brought in $3.2 million while Omar raised
$471,000. DFL Party officials have criticized Melton-Meaux for accepting out-of-state contributions
from corporate and Republican sources.
Given her profile and endorsement of the DFL Party, Omar retains the edge in this race over Melton-
Meaux. However, it's evident that Omar and her allies recognize that Melton-Meaux is waging a
credible campaign to be the DFL nominee for the Fifth Congressional District.
Other DFL candidates running are Jon Lester, Jason Mason, and Daniel Patrick McCarthy.
The winner of the primary will be heavily favored to win in November. The Fifth Congressional
District gave Hillary Clinton 73%of the vote in 2016 to Donald Trump's 18%.
The Seventh Congressional District covers almost all of the western portion of Minnesota.
Noel Collis is a practicing gastroenterologist.
A resident of Albany, Collis has worked in the
Seventh Congressional District for three
decades. He graduated from St. Olaf College
and received his medical degree from the
University of Minnesota.
Collis previously ran for the Seventh
Congressional District in 1992 and has
served as chairman of the Republican Party
Health Care Task Force. He previously
worked as a campaign staffer for former
Minnesota Second Congressional District
Congressman Tom Hagedorn in the 1970s.
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Michelle Fischbach is the Republican-
endorsed candidate for the Seventh
Congressional District. Fischbach previously
served in the Minnesota Senate from 1997
until 2018. She also served as Minnesota's
lieutenant governor following the resignation
of then-Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith due
to her appointment to the U.S. Senate.
During her time in the Minnesota Senate,
Fischbach was the first woman in Minnesota
history to serve as president of the Minnesota
Senate—initially from 2011 through 2012 and
then again from 2017 until 2018. She also
served as chair of the Senate Higher
Education Committee.
She holds a B.A. from St. Cloud State
University and a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. Fischbach and her husband, Scott, live
near Paynesville and have two grown children and five grandchildren.
Dave Hughes is 21-year veteran of the
United States Air Force. He currently works
for General Atomics as an MQ-9 UAS (Drone)
Instructor Pilot, flying operational missions
guarding both the northern and southern
borders and training US Customs and Border
Protection aircrews.
Hughes flew missions from Spain and Italy
during the brief war with Serbia in 1999. He
also deployed to Baghdad, Iraq,where he
performed surface-to-air fire incident analysis
for all of Iraq for the American General in
charge and helped Iraqi national political
leaders rebuild their national agriculture
programs. Hughes was again called to serve
in Iraq as a lead judge to interview detainees,
assess if they were a threat to Coalition
Forces, and recommend either release or further detention.
This is Hughes's third time running for the Seventh Congressional District—having been the
Republican nominee for the seat in 2016 and 2018.
Hughes lives in Karlstad with his wife,Amanda, and their seven children.
Republicans on the state and national level believe this is the year that they can finally defeat
Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN). Peterson,who was first elected to Congress in 1990, has
been an elusive target for Republicans for several cycles.
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One of the reasons Republicans believe Peterson is particularly vulnerable this cycle is that his
district voted for Donald Trump in 2016 with the highest percentage of the vote of any of Minnesota's
congressional districts. Trump carried the district with 61%of the vote to Hillary Clinton's 31%.
The other reasons Republicans feel optimistic about their chances is the quality of candidate they
have running against Peterson this cycle—Fischbach.
Fischbach secured the Republican endorsement on May 2 after eight ballots during a six-hour virtual
convention. However, Fischbach faces opposition in the primary from Hughes and Collis.
Hughes believes his name identification from being the Republican nominee against Peterson for the
previous two cycles and more conservative stands on issues will give him an edge over Fischbach.
He also points out that the Pawlenty/Fischbach ticket failed to carry the Seventh Congressional
District in 2018—winning only 42.5%of Republican voters. Meanwhile, Collis,who is self-funding his
campaign, is running against"career politicians" in the primary.
As of the second fundraising quarter of 2020,which ended June 30, Fischbach raised $256,000 and
had $434,000 cash on hand. Collis raised $1,000 and had $411,000 cash on hand,which was
largely self-funded. Hughes raised $4,670 in the second quarter and had $3,000 cash on hand.
With the endorsement of the Republican Party of Minnesota, national Republican organizations, and
President Trump, Fischbach is viewed as the favorite in the primary.
House District 04A consists of Moorhead and Oakpark Township.
Chuck Hendrickson is a member of
Moorhead City Council. Hendrickson is
a technical writer for Aldevron, a biologics
manufacturer in Fargo. He is a member of the
Moorhead Rotary, the Moorhead/Fargo
Community Orchestra Academy, and the
Fargo Moorhead Choral Artists. Hendrickson
is a featured tenor soloist throughout the
area. He and his wife have four children.
Heather Keeler is the DFL-endorsed
candidate for House District 04A. Keeler is
currently the assistant director of multicultural
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recruitment at North Dakota State University.
She also is a member of the Fargo Native
American Commission and the vice chair of
the Moorhead Human Rights Commission.
Keeler worked for six years as a Native
la American Liaison in the Moorhead Area
Public Schools. She lives in Moorhead and is
an enrolled member of the Yankton Sioux
Tribe.
When four-term Representative Ben Lien (DFL-Moorhead)announced in January that he would not
seek re-election, three DFL candidates stepped forward to compete for the party's endorsement for
the seat.
While Hendrickson competed for the DFL endorsement, he choose not to abide by it citing the fact
that less than 100 people participated in the virtual convention.
As of the end of July, Hendrickson reported raising $4,187 and had $433 cash on hand while Keeler
reported raising $10,383 and had $1,978 cash on hand.
Keeler is endorsed by the DFL Party, the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, and
Women Winning. Hendrickson is endorsed by former Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams and former
Moorhead Chief of Police David Ebinger.
The winner of the primary is likely to have the edge in November given that House District 04A gave
Hillary Clinton 48.46%of the vote in 2016 to Donald Trump's 41.27%.
House District 15B includes portions of Benton, Sherburne, Wright, and Morrison counties.
Shane Mekeland is the Republican-endorsed
candidate and incumbent for House District
15B. Mekeland,who is serving his first term in
the House, is a convenience store owner and
residential building contractor. He lives in
Clear Lake.
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John Ulrick is a retired Army veteran. Ulrick
served more than 30 years as a chief warrant
officer and completed four overseas
deployments. He owns and operates a small
plastic-injection molding company. Ulrick and
his wife live in Hillman and have a blended
family of 10 children.
Ulrick decided to challenge Mekeland in the Republican primary after unsuccessfully seeking the
Republican endorsement in May. He said that he would've won the endorsement had the convention
been an in-person event instead of virtual. Ulrick also competed for the Republican endorsement for
this seat in 2018 when then-Representative Jim Newberger(R-Becker)chose to run for the U.S.
Senate instead of re-election.
As of the end of July, Mekeland reported raising $6,775 and had $15,540 cash on hand. Ulrick did
not submit a campaign finance report.
Mekeland,with the endorsement of the Republican Party and Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life
(MCCL), retains the edge in this primary. The winner of the primary will be considered the favorite for
the general election in this district where Donald Trump won 71%of the vote in 2016.
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House District 16B covers all of Brown County, as well as most of Redwood County and a portion of
southern Renville County.
Tammy Houle is a member of the Paxton Township
Board of Supervisors, a Renville County Extension
Office worker, and a conservative activist. Houle is
also a board member of the Minnesota Association
of Townships.
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Paul Torkelson is the Republican-endorsed
candidate and incumbent for House District
16B. Torkelson,who is serving his sixth term
in the House, operates his family farm. He
previously served as chairman of the House
Capital Investment Committee and the House
Transportation Finance Committee. Torkelson
and his wife live in Hanska and have two
adult daughters.
Houle decided to challenge Torkelson in the Republican primary after unsuccessfully seeking the
Republican endorsement in May. She is running on a platform of opposing Governor Tim Walz's
peacetime emergency powers and has accused Torkelson of being ineffective at standing up the
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governor.
As of the end of July, Torkelson reported raising $6,240 and had $10,228 cash on hand while Houle
reported $2,845 and had $273 cash on hand.
Torkelson,with the endorsement of the Republican Party, stronger financial advantage, and 12
years of service in the community, is viewed as the frontrunner in the primary. The winner of the
primary will be considered the favorite in the general election in this district where Donald Trump
won 64%of the vote in 2016.
House District 23A includes all of Martin County and portions of Jackson, Faribault, and Watonwan
counties.
Bjorn Olson is the mayor of Elmore and the
Republican-endorsed candidate for House
District 23A. Olson is a captain in the United
States Army and a middle school history
teacher in the Blue Earth Area School District.
He also an independent farmer. Olson and
his wife have two young children.
Michael Sukalski is a farmer and engineer. Sukalski is a
member of the Soybean Growers Associations, Corn
Growers Associations, United States Soybean Export
Council, and has been a director for Martin County Farm
Bureau. He lives in Fairmont.
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Last December, Representative Bob Gunther(R-Fairmont)announced he would not seek re-
election. Gunther is retiring after serving in the legislature for 13 terms.
Olson emerged as the Republican-endorsed candidate facing two other candidates during the May
endorsement convention after eight ballots.Although Sukalski initially said he would abide by the
endorsement, he said he decided to run in the primary due to a technical error in counting at the
virtual convention that allowed Olson to prevail.
At the end of July, Olson reported raising $9,563 and had $2,813 cash on hand while Sukalski
reported raising $14,125 and had $3,178 cash on hand.
Olson,with the endorsement of Republican Party and Gunther, is viewed as having the edge in the
race over Sukalski. The winner of the primary will be considered the favorite in the general election
in this district where Donald Trump won 66%of the vote in 2016.
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House Districts 23B covers portions of Blue Earth County, Le Sueur County, Waseca County, and
Watonwan County.
Jeremy Munson is the Republican-endorsed
candidate and incumbent for House District
23B. Munson is a small business owner and
lives with Lake Crystal with his wife and two
children.
Yvonne Simon is a former Madelia Public
Schools teacher. Simon is co-owner of
Crystal Collection Reindeer Farm and
previously served as area program director
for the Minnesota Farm Bureau that spanned
across Blue Earth, Watonwan and Le Sueur
counties. She and her husband have lived in
Blue Earth County for 40 years.
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The primary between Munson and Simon is viewed as a proxy battle between the House Republican
Caucus and the New House Republican Caucus at the Capitol.
Following the 2018 election, Munson was one of four Republican House members who chose to
break from the House Republican Caucus and create a separate caucus—citing fundamental
differences with the House Republican Caucus leadership.
As of the end of July, Munson reported raising $27,439 and had $32,756 cash on hand while Simon
reported raising $8,176 and had $3,815 cash on hand.
While Simon is viewed as a credible and well-known challenger to Munson, Munson is seen as
retaining the edge in the race having the Republican endorsement. The winner of the primary will be
considered the favorite in the general election in this district where Donald Trump won 59%of the
vote in 2016.
House District 31A includes portions of Anoka, Isanti, and Sherburne counties
Kurt Daudt is the Republican-endorsed
candidate and incumbent for House District
31A. Daudt has led the House Republican
Caucus following the 2012 election where he
served as minority leader, speaker, and
minority leader again following the 2018
election. He is a former member of the Isanti
County Board of Commissioners. Daudt lives
in Zimmerman.
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Beau Hullermann is a heating and air
conditioning contractor.
While Hullermann has filed the paperwork for candidacy for House District 31A, he has little
campaign presence in the district. He also did not file a campaign finance report. Daudt, having
raised $18,935 with $17,208 cash on hand, is poised to prevail in the primary.
The winner of the primary will be considered the favorite in the general election in this district where
Donald Trump won 69%of the vote in 2016.
House District 33B includes the cities of Deephaven, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Minnetonka Beach,
Mound, Chanhassen, Excelsior, Spring Park, and Greenwood.
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Andrew Myers is the Republican-endorsed
candidate for House District 33B. Myers is a
former member of the Minnetonka Beach City
Council, a small business owner, and
licensed attorney. He and his wife have three
young daughters and one son who was born
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Marianne Stebbins is a small business
owner. Stebbins runs a small product
distribution and e-commerce business. She
chaired the Ron Paul presidential campaign
in Minnesota in 2012 and was the Minnesota
delegation chair to the 2012 Republican
National Convention. Stebbins lives in Mound
and has two children.
Both Myers and Stebbins are competing for the right to challenge first-term Representative Kelly
Morrison (DFL-Deephaven) in November. Morrison defeated Representative Cindy Pugh (R-
Chanhassen) in 2018 with 50.43%of the vote to Pugh's 49.50%.
Myers is viewed as the establishment choice in the primary while Stebbins has support in activist
and anti-establishment circles.As of the end of July, Myers reported raising $20,544 and had
$14,719 cash on hand. Stebbins reported raising $15,821 and had $9,319 cash on hand.
The winner of the primary will face Morrison in what is expected to be a competitive general election
in a district that Hillary Clinton won with 45.48%of the vote to Donald Trump's 44.99%.
House District 38A includes the cities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Hugo, Lexington, and Lino
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Lakes.
Doug Malsom is a U.S. Navy veteran.
Malsom is a 25-year resident of Lino Lakes.
He works in IT security and sales.
Donald Raleigh is the Republican-endorsed
candidate for House District 38A. Raleigh is a
U.S.Army Veteran and small business
owner. He has served as a parks
commissioner for the City of Blaine and is a
DNR Hunter Safety Instructor. Raleigh also
served as the campaign manager for former
Representative Andy Westerberg's (R-Blaine)
campaigns. He and his wife live in Circle
Pines and have four children.
House District 38A suddenly became open when seven-term Representative Linda Runbeck (R-
Circle Pines) announced her retirement at the end of the candidate filing period in early June.
Following the announcement, three candidates filed to run for the seat. Ultimately, Raleigh,who was
recruited by Runbeck, secured the Republican endorsement during the June endorsement
convention. Given that the endorsement convention occurred after the filing period closed, three
candidates will be listed on the primary ballot. One candidate, Kelly Gunderson, has made the
decision to not actively campaign following the convention. Malsom,who had challenged Runbeck at
the March endorsement convention, decided to continue his campaign for the primary.
At the end of July, Raleigh reported raising $19,100 and had $12,416 cash on hand while Malsom
raised $4,885 and had $2,197 cash on hand.
With the endorsement of the Republican Party and Runbeck's support, Raleigh is viewed as having
the edge in the primary over Malsom. The winner of the primary will be favored in November as
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House District 38A gave Donald Trump 50%of the vote in 2016 to Hillary Clinton's 40%.Additionally,
Runbeck won re-election in 2018 with 55%of the vote.
DFL Primary for House District 45A
House District 45A includes communities of Crystal, New Hope &eastern Plymouth.
Daonna Depoister
Daonna Depoister is a community volunteer
and former businesswoman. Depoister has
20 years of business experience in the
financial services industry. She was
appointed by the legislature to serve on the
Family Building Task Force. Depoister has
served as the regional president of Resolve
(the national infertility association)as well as
the organization's legislative advocacy chair
for 10 years. She and her husband live in
Plymouth and have two sons.
Cedrick Frazier is the DFL-endorsed
candidate for House District 45A. Frazier is a
member of the New Hope City Council and an
attorney for Education Minnesota. He
previously worked in the Hennepin County
Public Defender's Office. Frazier has worked
with the Coalition to Increase Teachers of
Color and the American Indian Teachers. He
13 and his wife have three children.
Last December, Representative Lyndon Carlson (DFL-Crystal), the chair of the Ways and Means
Committee, announced he would not seek re-election. Carlson is retiring after serving 24 terms in
the House and is the longest serving legislator in Minnesota history.
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Frazier secured the DFL endorsement in May. He also has the support of the district's state senator,
Senator Ann Rest(DFL-New Hope). In late May, Depoister announced she would be a candidate for
the DFL primary.
As of the end of July, Frazier reported raising $30,671 and had $19,102 cash on hand while
Depoister reported raising $6,050 and had $4,117 cash on hand.
Given Frazier's endorsement from the DFL and stronger fundraising advantage, he is viewed as
having the edge in the primary over Depoister. The winner of the primary is heavily favored in
November as House District 45A gave Hillary Clinton 57.53%of the vote to Donald Trump's 33.19%.
House District 51A includes western Eagan and northern Burnsville.
Justin Clark is a small business owner of a
marketing company. Clark is a member of the
Burnsville Rotary Club and serves on the
board of the Young Professional of
Minneapolis. He and his wife live in
Burnsville.
Sandy Masin is the DFL-endorsed candidate and incumbent
for House District 51A. Masin is serving her sixth term in the
House and currently chairs the Subcommittee on Local
Government. Prior to being elected to the House, Masin
served as a member of the Eagan City Council. She lives in
Eagan and has three children.
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Clark announced his candidacy for the DFL primary for House District 51A in late May when the
candidate filing period opened. His campaign has sought to draw contrasts with Masin over
experience and age.
As of the end of July, Masin reported raising $11,760 and had $6,190 cash on hand while Clark
reported raising $1,436 and had $175 cash on hand.
Masin is viewed as having the edge in the race due to her long-standing community ties and
endorsement from the DFL Party. The winner of the primary is likely to win in November given the
district gave Hillary Clinton 54%of the vote to Donald Trump's 37%.
DFL Primary for House District
House District 51 B covers the eastern portion of Eagan.
Mike Maguire is the mayor of Eagan.
Maguire was first elected to the Eagan City
Council in 2002 and become mayor four
years later. Before joining the city council,
Maguire worked for the Minnesota
Department of Health. He also has worked in
media relations and health advocacy for the
American Cancer Society. Maguire and his
wife live in Eagan and have one child.
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Liz Reyer is the DFL-endorsed candidate for
House District 51 B. Reyer is an executive
coach and worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield
for 12 years. Reyer and her husband live in
Eagan and have four children.
With the announcement in April that four-term Representative Laurie Halverson (DFL-Eagan), the
chair of the House Commerce Committee,would not seek re-election, four candidates sought the
DFL endorsement to succeed her. Reyer prevailed in that contest while Maguire announced he
would campaign for the DFL primary.
Reyer is running on endorsements from Halverson, the DFL Party,AFL-CIO, and Women Winning
while Maguire is running on his name recognition and long-time record of service in Eagan.
At the end of July, Reyer reported raising $13,000 and had $7,269 cash on hand while Maguire
raised $11,760 and had $6,190 cash on hand.
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Both candidates are viewed as running strong and credible campaigns to be the DFL candidate on
the November ballot to succeed Halverson. The winner of the primary will be in a strong position to
prevail in November in a district carried by Hillary Clinton with 53%of the vote to Donald Trump's
37%.
House District 55A covers the city of Shakopee as well as Jackson Township and Louisville
Township.
Bob Loonan is the former state representative for
House District 55A. Loonan owns and operates a
local insurance agency. He previously served on the
Shakopee School Board. Loonan and wife have four
adult children and are longtime residents of
Shakopee.
Erik Mortensen is a small business owner.
Mortensen was the Republican nominee for
House District 55A in 2018. He and his wife
have two children.
This race is a rematch of 2018 where both candidates faced off in the Republican primary.At the
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time, Loonan was the incumbent and Mortensen was the Republican-endorsed candidate.
Mortensen prevailed in 2018 with 58%to Loonan's 42%.
For this primary, neither candidate has the Republican endorsement. During the March endorsement
convention, Loonan and Mortensen were tied on the sixth ballot and delegates subsequently chose
not to endorse in the race.
Running without the party endorsement is not an unfamiliar situation for Loonan. When he first ran
for the Minnesota House in 2014, he ran against the party's endorsed candidate for the open House
seat and won the Republican primary with 50.60%of the vote over the endorsed candidate's 49.40%
—a difference of 17 votes.
Mortensen has portrayed Loonan as insufficiently conservative while Loonan has criticized
Mortensen for losing to now-Representative Brad Tabke (DFL-Shakopee) in 2018. Loonan cites the
fact that Mortensen is the first Republican in 20 years to lose the district to a Democrat.
As of the end of July, Loonan reported raising $10,390 and had $12,758 cash on hand while
Mortensen reported raising $13,627 with $11,000 cash on hand.
Both candidates appear to be equally matched. Loonan is well known in the community and has the
support of the House Republican Campaign Committee while Mortensen has strong support among
local Republican Party activists. The winner of the primary will face Tabke in what is expected to be
a competitive election. Donald Trump won the district with 47%of the vote to Hillary Clinton's 43% in
2016.
House District 59B covers the Bryn Mawr, Harrison, Near North, Willard-Hay, North Loop, and
Downtown neighborhoods of Minneapolis.
Esther Agbaje is the DFL-endorsed
candidate for House District 59B.Agbaje is a
lawyer and formerly worked as a foreign
affairs officers with the U.S. Department of
State. She is the daughter of Nigerian
immigrants.
Ray Dehn is the incumbent for House District 59B. Dehn was
first elected to the Minnesota House in 2012. He chairs the
House Subcommittee on Elections. Dehn is a
design/sustainability consultant.
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Isiah Whitmore is an educator and mentor.
Whitmore previously worked as the assistant
political director for Ilhan Omar's 2018
congressional campaign. He also worked for
the Minnesota DFL Party as a political
organizer.
Last October,Agbaje announced that she would challenge Dehn for the DFL endorsement for House
District 59B and prevailed on the third ballot during the May endorsement convention. Following the
convention, Dehn questioned the outcome and raised concerns about how some alternate delegates
were seated.
As of the end of July,Agbaje reported raising $30,450 and had $17,782 cash on hand while Dehn
reported raising $13,551 and had $18,332 cash on hand. Whitmore did not submit a campaign
finance report.
The winner of the primary is likely to prevail in November given the district voted for Hillary Clinton
with 79%of the vote to Donald Trump's 13%.
House District 63B includes the northeast corner of Richfield and portions of South Minneapolis.
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Husniyah Dent is a chemist, lawyer, and
community organizer. Dent was a delegate to
the Democratic National Convention in 2016
and received the DFL Women Hall of Fame
Award in 2015.
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Jerome Evans is an attorney and works
for Minnesota's Education Service Agencies.
Evans is the chair of the Nokomis East
Neighborhood Association. He is also a
member of the Public Health Advisory Board
for Minneapolis.
Emma Greenman is the DFL-endorsed
candidate for House District 63B. Greenman
is a lawyer and community organizer. She is
the director of voting rights and democracy for
the Center for Popular Democracy.
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Last November, Representative Jean Wagenius (DFL-Minneapolis), the chair of the Energy and
Climate Finance and Policy Division, announced she would not seek re-election. Wagenius is retiring
after serving 17 terms in the House.
Greenman secured the DFL endorsement in May. She also has the support of Attorney General
Keith Ellison, Women Winning, Emily's List, and AFSCME.
As of the end of July, Greenman reported raising $33,247 and had $24,887 cash on hand. Dent
reported raising $2,135 and had $3,276 cash on hand. Evans reported raising $7,840 and had $288
cash on hand.
Greenman,with the support of key DFL and progressive groups, is viewed as the frontrunner for the
primary. The winner of the primary is likely to be the new representative for House District 63B given
that Hillary Clinton won the district with 73%of the vote to Donald Trump's 18%.
House District 66B includes the Como Park, North End, East Side, and Hamline Midway
neighborhoods of St. Paul.
Athena Hollins is an attorney. Hollins has
served as president of the Payne-Phalen
Community Council. She and her husband
have two children.
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John Lesch is the DFL-endorsed candidate
and incumbent for House District 66B. Lesch
is serving his ninth term in the House and
currently chairs the House Judiciary and Civil
Law Division. He is an attorney. Lesch and
his wife have three children.
Hollins announced her candidacy for House District 66B in June of 2019. During the May
endorsement convention, Lesch prevailed over Hollins. However, Hollins decided to resume her
campaign following the death of George Floyd.
Hollins has been critical of Lesch's tenure in St. Paul and has alleged he has not done enough to
address issues of racial inequality. She has also attacked him for taking donations in the past from
the Minneapolis Police Union. Meanwhile, Lesch is running on his experience and has championed
police reform and accountability legislation as chair of the House Civil Law Division.
Lesch is endorsed by the DFL Party, Planned Parenthood, SEIU, and several trades unions. Hollins
has the endorsement of Women Winning, Moms Demand Action, OutFront Minnesota Action, and
several locally-elected officials.
As of late July, Lesch reported raising $12,021 and had $6,214 cash on hand while Hollins reported
raising $12,810 and had $9,743 cash on hand.
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The winner of the primary is likely to prevail in November given the district gave Hillary Clinton
75.92%of the vote in 2016 to Donald Trump's 15.76%.
Senate District 06 includes portions of St. Louis and Itasca counties.
Christopher Horoshak is a certified nursing
assistant and former DFL campaign staffer.
David Tomassoni
David Tomassoni is the DFL-endorsed
candidate and incumbent for Senate District
06. Tomassoni was first elected to the
Minnesota Senate in 2000 and previously
served in the Minnesota House for eight
years. He is a former professional hockey
player.
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Horoshak announced his candidacy for Senate District 06 in late May. He is running on progressive
platform including passing a Green New Deal for Minnesota, enacting single-payer healthcare, and
legalizing recreational cannabis.
As of late July, Tomassoni reported raising $14,800 and had $41,171 cash on hand. Horoshak has
not filed a campaign finance report.
With his long-standing community ties and endorsement from the DFL Party, Tomassoni is viewed
as the frontrunner in the primary.
While this Iron Range community has traditionally been a DFL stronghold, Donald Trump carried the
district with 47.33%of the vote over Hillary Clinton's 44.42% in 2016.
Senate District 07 covers the city of Duluth.
Jen McEwen is the DFL-endorsed candidate
for Senate District 07. McEwen is an attorney
who represents workers with disability claims
against insurance companies. She also
serves as the president of the board of the
Damiano Center.
Erik Simonson
Erik Simonson is the incumbent for Senate
District 07. Simonson was elected to the
Minnesota Senate in 2016. He previously
served in the Minnesota House for two terms.
Simonson is a retired assistant chief for the
Duluth Fire Department.
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McEwen launched her campaign in April for Senate District 07 and won the DFL endorsement in
May on the first ballot. Following the convention, Simonson announced that he would file to run in
the DFL primary.
Simonson has been a target of some criticism among local DFL activists for a moderate voting
record on environmental issues, such as supporting copper nickel mining.
Simonson has been endorsed by Governor Tim Walz, former Congressman Rick Nolan, former
Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon (who previously held the Senate seat from 2002 through
the end of 2010),AFSCME Council 5, the Duluth Building and Construction Trades Council, and the
State Building Trades Council. McEwen has been endorsed by the DFL Party, Women Winning,
Education Minnesota, Take Action Minnesota, and the Duluth News Tribune.
As of the end of July, McEwen reported raising $38,927 and had $27,650 cash on hand while
Simonson reported raising $15,233 and had $22,776 cash on hand.
The winner of the primary will be favored to win the general election against Republican Donna
Bergstrom,who was the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018. Senate District 07
gave Hillary Clinton 60%of the vote in 2016 while Donald Trump received 29%.
Senate District 09 includes the communities in Cass, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties.
Paul Gazelka is the Republican-endorsed
candidate and the incumbent for Senate
District 09. Gazelka is the Senate majority
leader and has served in that position since
the 2016 election. He was first elected to the
Senate in 2010 and previously served one
term in the House. Gazelka is an insurance
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agent.
Richard Dahl is an attorney focused on
personal injury, criminal, family, and
employment matters.
Dahl has centered his campaign on criticism of Gazelka for not adequately confronting Governor
Walz on the COVID-19-related shutdowns and executive orders.
As of the end of July, Gazelka reported raising $26,105 and had $119,085 cash on hand. Dahl did
not file a campaign finance report.
Gazelka is viewed as having a substantial edge over Dahl in the Republican primary. The winner of
the primary is likely to prevail in November. Senate District 09 voted for Donald Trump with 71.5%of
the vote in 2016 while Hillary Clinton received 22.3%.
Senate District 10 includes the communities of Crow Wing and Aitkin counties.
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Carrie Ruud is the Republican-endorsed
candidate and incumbent for Senate District
10. Ruud chairs the Environment and Natural
Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
Committee. She is serving her third term.
Ruud and her husband live in Breezy Point.
Together, they have five children, 18
grandkids, and 10 great-g rand kids.
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Shaun Christian Hansen is a roofing
contractor. Hansen lives in Nisswa with his
wife and two children.
Hansen has centered his campaign on his opposition to COVID-19-related shutdowns and believes
Senate Republicans have been insufficient in their opposition to them. He also supports curtailing
the governor's peacetime emergency powers.
As of the end of July, Ruud reported raising $10,545 and had $16,065 cash on hand while Hansen
reported raising $2,963 and had $2,172 cash on hand.
With Ruud's financial advantage as well as her endorsement from the Republican Party, Minnesota
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Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL), and the National Rifle Association, she is viewed as the
frontrunner for the primary. The winner of the primary is likely to prevail in November. Senate District
10 gave Donald Trump 61.7%of the vote to Hillary Clinton's 31.3%of the vote.
Senate District 34 includes the cities of Maple Grove, Osseo, Dayton, and Rogers.
Aarica Coleman is a licensed real estate
broker. Coleman currently works in housing
policy and development in the public sector.
She lives in Maple Grove with her two sons.
Bonnie Westlin
Bonnie Westlin is the DFL-endorsed
candidate for Senate District 34. Westlin is a
small business owner with her own family law
practice. She also ran for Senate District 34 in
2016. Westlin and her son live in Maple
Grove.
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Coleman and Westlin are competing for the right to challenge Senator Warren Limmer(R-Maple
Grove),who has been in the Minnesota Senate since 1995.
Democrats believe that Limmer is vulnerable this cycle after one of the two House seats in his
Senate District was won by a Democrat in 2018.
Coleman,who announced her candidacy following George Floyd's death, is endorsed by AFSCME
Council 5 and the Boundary Waters Action Fund. Westin is endorsed by the DFL Party, Women
Winning, Education Minnesota, and SEIU.
At the end of July, Coleman reported raising $5,801 and had $3,440 cash on hand while Westlin
reported raising $51,072 and had $50,309 cash on hand.
With a stronger financial advantage and endorsements from major DFL-aligned groups, Westlin is
viewed as having the edge in the primary.
The race against Limmer is expected to be competitive given that Senate District 34 voted for
Donald Trump with 46.8%of the vote to Hillary Clinton's 44%of the vote in 2016.
Senate District 43 includes the cities of Mahtomedi, Willernie, Birchwood, White Bear Lake, North St.
Paul, Maplewood, and Oakdale.
Natasha Lapcinski is the founder and
director of Dialogue Up, LLC. Lapcinski lives
in Oakdale.
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Chuck Wiger is the DFL-endorsed candidate
and incumbent for Senate District 43. Wiger
was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in
1996. He is a retired attorney and lives in
Maplewood.
Lapcinski announced her candidacy for Senate District 43 at the end of the candidate filing period in
early June.
As of the end of July, Lapcinski reported raising $8,085 and had $6,615 cash on hand while Wiger
reported raising $8,255 and had $67,937 cash on hand.
With the endorsement of the DFL party and stronger financial advantage, Wiger is viewed as the
frontrunner for the primary.
The winner of the primary is likely to prevail in November given the district voted for Hillary Clinton
with 52.65%of the vote to Donald Trump's 38.33% in 2016.
Senate District 44 includes southern Plymouth, northern Minnetonka, and Woodland
Zina Alston-Fizer is a consultant and has
worked in corporate public relations.Alston-
Fizer has three children, four grandchildren,
and one great grandchild. She lives in
Plymouth.
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Ann Johnson Stewart
Ann Johnson Stewart is the DFL-endorsed
candidate for Senate District 44. Johnson
Stewart is a civil engineer. She is a wife, a
mother, a stepmom, and a grandmother.
Johnson Stewart lives in Plymouth.
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Alston-Fizer and Johnson Stewart are competing for the right to be the DFL candidate on the
November ballot for the Senate seat left open by retiring first-term Senator Paul Anderson (R-
Plymouth).
Democrats believe that this Senate seat,which was previously held by former Senator Terri Bonoff
(DFL-Minnetonka) is poised to flip back to the DFL column.
Alston-Fizer initially made the decision to run for public office in 2020, but had postponed her
campaign until 2022 due to the pandemic. However, following the death of George Floyd, she
reversed her decision and decided to pursue Senate District 44 and filed for office in early June.
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Johnson Stewart has the endorsement of the DFL Party, Women Winning,AFSCME Council 5, and
Minnesota AFL-CIO.
As of the end of July, Johnson Stewart reported raising $90,718 and had $73,954 cash on hand
while Alston-Fizer reported raising $3,370 and had $1,608 cash on hand.
With plenty of resources and support from DFL-aligned groups, Johnson Stewart is viewed as having
the edge in the primary.
The race to succeed Anderson is viewed as the DFL's best opportunity for a pickup in the Senate
given that Senate District 44 voted for Hillary Clinton with 54.7%of the vote to Donald Trump's
36.6% in 2016.
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Senate District 47 covers Carver County.
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Julia Coleman is a member of the
Chanhassen City Council. Coleman is a
public relations manager for a medical
innovation nonprofit. She and her husband
have one child. Coleman is the daughter-in-
law of former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman.
Tom Funk is the mayor of Victoria. Funk is
the chief information security officer for a
healthcare startup. He is a U.S.Army
veteran. Funk and his wife share a combined
five children and five grandchildren.
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Coleman and Funk are competing for the right to be the Republican candidate on the November
ballot for the Senate seat left open by retiring first-term Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska).
During the late May Republican endorsement convention, neither candidate was able to reach the
60%threshold for the party's endorsement. Ultimately, delegates voted to issue no endorsement and
Coleman and Funk chose to run in the August primary.
Both candidates are touting their conservative credentials as they campaign to Republican primary
voters. Funk has been critical of the COVID-19-related lockdowns and the public demonstrations and
riots in Minneapolis while Coleman has highlighted her support for law enforcement and has the
endorsement of Jensen.
At the end of July, Coleman reported raising $29,026 and had $27,152 cash on hand while Funk
reported raising $19,538 and had $4,279 cash on hand.
While Coleman's fundraising advantage has helped her connect with Republican voters, Funk's
more aggressive messaging style may aid him in getting dedicated primary voters to cast their ballot
for him. The race between the two is viewed as close, but Coleman is seen as having a slight edge.
The winner of the primary will be considered the frontrunner in November as Senate District 47 voted
for Donald Trump with 53.55%of the vote in 2016 while Hillary Clinton received 37.31%.
Senate District 53 includes Woodbury, Landfall, and the southern parts of Maplewood and Oakdale.
Susan Kent is the DFL-endorsed candidate
and incumbent for Senate District 53. Kent
has served as Senate minority leader since
February. She was first elected to the
Minnesota Senate in 2012. Kent is a former
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marketing and media professional. She and
her husband have one son and live in
Woodbury.
Marquita Stephens is a non-profit leader
who has worked with victims of domestic
violence and has advocated for safe
placements for Black children up for adoption.
Stephens has been active in the South
Washington County Schools and was
an inaugural member of the East Ridge High
School End Zone Booster Club. She has
® served as vice president of the local League
of Women Voters. Stephens has raised her
children in Woodbury.
Stephens filed her candidacy for Senate District 53 at the end of the candidate filing period following
the death of George Floyd. She has centered her campaign on implementing a constitutional
amendment that redefines policing in the state of Minnesota.
Kent has the endorsement of the DFL Party, Women Winning, AFSCME Council 5, Planned
Parenthood, and Education Minnesota.
As of the end of July, Kent reported raising $20,029 and had $37,722 cash on hand while Stephens
reported raising $7,655 and had $3,926 cash on hand.
With her financial advantage and endorsements from key DFL-aligned groups, Kent is viewed as the
frontrunner in the primary.
The winner of the primary will face former Woodbury Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens, the Republican
nominee, in November in a district that gave Hillary Clinton 52%of the vote and Donald Trump
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39.5% in 2016.
Senate District 56 is composed of Burnsville, Savage and the northwestern corner of Lakeville.
Lindsey Port is the DFL-endorsed candidate
for Senate District 56. Port is a nonprofit
executive director. She previously ran for the
Minnesota House in 2016. Port and her
husband live in Burnsville with their two
daughters.
Kevin Shea is an attorney and small
business owner. Shea and his wife have five
children and live in Burnsville.
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Richard Tucker is a real estate agent.
Tucker previously served as president of the
St. Paul Area Association of Realtors. He and
his wife have six children and seven
grandchildren and live in Savage.
Port, Shea, and Tucker are competing for the right to challenge Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville),who
was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2010, in November.
Democrats believe that Hall is vulnerable this cycle after both of the House seats in his Senate
District were won by Democrats in 2018.
During the May convention, Port prevailed with the DFL endorsement on the third ballot over three
other candidates. While one candidate agreed to abide by the endorsement, Shea and Tucker
announced they would continue on to the primary.
At the end of July:
• Port reported raising $39,481 and had $52,538 cash on hand.
• Shea reported raising $20,105 and had $10,735 cash on hand.
• Tucker reported raising $7,620 and had $8,037 cash on hand.
With a strong financial advantage and endorsements from the DFL Party, Women Winning,
AFSCME Council 5,AFL-CIO Minnesota, and both of the district's DFL state representatives, Port is
viewed as the frontrunner in the primary.
The race against Hall is expected to be competitive given that Senate District 56 voted for Hillary
Clinton with 47.4%of the vote in 2016 while Donald Trump received 43.6%.
Senate District 59 covers North Minneapolis, the Warehouse District, Elliot Park, as well as parts of
downtown Minneapolis and Bryn Mawr.
Bobby Joe Champion is the DFL-endorsed
candidate and incumbent for Senate District
59. Champion was first elected to the
Minnesota Senate in 2012 and previously
served two terms in the Minnesota House. He
is a licensed attorney. Champion and his wife
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have three children.
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Suleiman Isse is a small business owner and
entrepreneur. Isse owns an interpreting and
translation services company and a mental
health clinic. He came to the United States as
a teenager fleeing civil war in Somalia.
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Isse decided to run for Senate District 59 after making the assessment that the district is still
suffering from lingering effects of the Great Recession,which was made worse by COVID-19.
Champion has the endorsement of the DFL Party,AFSCME Council 5, Teamsters Joint Council 32,
Minnesota AFL-CIO, Governor Tim Walz, and Attorney General Keith Ellison.
As one the end of July, Champion reported raising $8,280 and had $20,560 cash on hand while Isse
reported raising $14,056 and had $868 cash on hand.
With a stronger cash-on-hand advantage and endorsements from DFL-aligned organizations,
Champion is viewed as the frontrunner for the primary. The winner of the primary is very likely to
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prevail in November as Senate District 59 gave Hillary Clinton 78.6%of the vote to Donald Trump's
13.2%.
DFL Primary a ..
Senate District 62 covers south Minneapolis.
Omar Fatah
Omar Fateh is the DFL-endorsed candidate
for Senate District 62. Fateh is a business
analyst for the University of Minnesota. He is
a self-described "democratic socialist"who is
the son of immigrant parents from Somalia.
Fateh is a former community specialist for the
City of Minneapolis. He also worked at the
Minnesota Department of Transportation as a
C project coordinator.
Jeff Hayden is the incumbent for Senate
District 62. Hayden has served in the
Minnesota Senate since 2011. He previously
served two terms in the Minnesota House.
Hayden is a former county services worker.
He and his wife have two children and live in
the Bryant neighborhood.
During the May virtual endorsement convention, Fateh won the DFL endorsement over Hayden
with 72%of delegate support on the first ballot. Following the convention, Hayden questioned how
delegates were seated and said his campaign conducted a sample of delegates who voted online
and could not determine whether they lived in the district or not.
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While Fateh has the DFL Party endorsement, Hayden has been endorsed by Minnesota AFL-CIO,
AFSCME Council 5, Teamsters Local 32, SEIU, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, and Attorney
General Keith Ellison.
Following the death of George Floyd,which occurred in Senate District 62, Hayden has received a
heightened level of attention for his work on police reform accountability legislation and rebuilding
and recovery efforts for the local community.
As of the end of July, Fateh reported raising $47,132 and had $1,767 cash on hand while Hayden
reported raising $29,356 and had $15,522 cash on hand.
This race is viewed as highly competitive between Hayden and Fateh. The winner of the primary is
very likely to prevail in November as Senate District 62 gave Hillary Clinton 84.2%of the vote to
Donald Trump's 8.4%.
Senate District 65 includes the St. Paul neighborhoods of Downtown, Frogtown, North End, Rondo,
Summit-University, West Seventh, and West Side.
_averne McCartney Knighton
Laverne McCartney Knighton is the area
director for the United Negro College Fund.
Previously, McCartney Knighton was the
program director for The BrandLab. She also
worked in community relations for Target
Corporation.
IN
Sandy Pappas is the DFL-endorsed
candidate and the incumbent for Senate
District 65. Pappas served as president of the
Minnesota Senate from 2013 through the end
of 2016. She was first elected to the
Minnesota Senate in 1990 and previously
served three terms in the Minnesota House.
Pappas is the executive director of Forward
Global Women.
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McCartney Knighton announced her candidacy following the death of George Floyd and filed for
Minnesota Senate District 65 in early June.
As of the end of July, McCartney Knighton reported raising $16,431 and had $15,606 cash on hand
while Pappas reported raising $14,550 and had $4,222 cash on hand.
With her long-standing community ties and endorsements from the DFL Party, Women Winning,
Minnesota AFL-CIO,AFSCME Council 5, and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Pappas is viewed as
having the edge in the race.
The winner of the primary is very likely to prevail in November as Senate District 65 gave Hillary
Clinton 76.5%of the vote to Donald Trump's 14.9% in 2016.
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Remembering Trailblazers in Today's Civil Rights Fight
The nation recently lost two heroes: John Lewis and Cordy Tindell "C.T."
Vivian. Both died on July 17, in the midst of a national reckoning. Our country
is facing the reality of decades of institutionalized and systemic racism,
generational inequities for Black, Indigenous and People of Color. Social
uprisings in more than 2,000 cities across the country have shone a floodlight
on America's racist history and its long journey to equality for all. Read more.
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Cities Are Essential Isn't Over
covid and eviction Long-Term Approaches to Preventing Evictions
Now and Beyond COVID-19
As stay-at-home emergency orders and eviction
8 moratoriums begin to sunset, one thing is clear: The
Eviction Cliff feared by local leaders, renters and
landlords alike has arrived. Read more.
Public Charge Rule No Longer in Effect Until the
End of COVID-19
While multiple federal district courts prevented
®` enforcement of the new definition on a nationwide basis
in 2019, in January 2020 the Supreme Court stayed
those orders pending the outcome of litigation in the
federal courts of appeals. The new definition went into
effect in February 2020. Read more.
LA's Innovative Steps to Fight COVID
From protecting the unsheltered to launching a pre-paid
card to give Angelenos life-saving access to funds, Los
®' Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti moved quickly to ensure
his administration could help those knocked down by
the pandemic and most vulnerable to the economic and
social impact of COVID. Read more.
News
Local governments around Minnesota need federal help in this continuing
crisis
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Star Tribune —August 7, 2020
Congress must deliver aid and empower localities to continue assisting in
COVID-19 response
The Hill—August 4, 2020
Commentary: Congress: Americans need you to help their communities
Post and Courier— July 31, 2020
Announcements
TAKE ACTION: My Brother's Keeper Alliance is calling for your
leadership!
Our partner, My Brother's Keeper Alliance is putting out a call for mayors, city
councils, and police oversight bodies to address police of force policies.
Commit to Action today.
UPCOMING EVENT: City Fiscal Conditions Report Release Event
Join the National League of Cities for the 35th annual City Fiscal Conditions
report release event on Thursday, August 13 at 10:00 am ET. Hear from our
special guest, a top economist, on the report findings, how the coronavirus
pandemic has impacted municipal budgets, and what these results mean for
the financial health of cities, towns and villages. Register here.
REGISTER NOW: Constituency Group Virtual Summit
NLC is hosting a virtual summit focused on "Equitable Solutions for the Future
of Cities" Attend expert-led sessions on voting, equity, housing and much
more. Register here.
Job Postings
Director of the Office of Racial Equity - City of San Jose
Executive Director - Tennessee Municipal League
Finance Director - City of Pearland, TX
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Subject: Fwd: New today:City Fiscal Conditions 2020
Date: Thursday,August 13,2020 7:05:51 PM
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The financial health of America's cities, towns and
villages is on the brink.
In its 35th year, the City Fiscal Conditions report continues to provide insight into the
fiscal health of cities, towns and villages from across the nation.
The findings in this year's report reveals that America's cities are experiencing the
fiscal consequences of this pandemic-downturn at an unprecedented speed — and
like recent recessions, it will take years for municipal budgets recover from the
impact of COVID-19.
Dive deeper into the results
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Learn how this pandemic-recession compares to other recent
recessio
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Conditions report provides insight into what we can expect in the months and
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 38
Date: Wednesday,August 12,2020 9:49:45 AM
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LEADERSHIP UPDATE
Colleagues,
Tomorrow, NLC is releasing its annual City Fiscal Conditions report. In its 35-year history, City
Fiscal Conditions has become the nation's most trusted barometer of the financial well-being of
cities, towns, and villages across the U.S. This year's report arrives at a pivotal moment for our
communities' economies. To hear from Dr. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, and
get a glimpse at this year's findings - register now. We are still fighting for the future of our cities,
towns, and villages.
Our fight continues as the summer is quickly coming to a close and still no action has been made
by Congress to provide aid to our cities, towns, and villages. The final stretch of our campaign has
been overextended far too long while our communities are still struggling. Every day jobs are lost,
local businesses are closing and without federal support, there will be no end in sight to the
economic fallout we face. But still, you continue to lead, and we thank you for that.
Take action now-and let Congress know that our communities are struggling, and we need help.
Sending you strength,
Joe Buscaino
®; President, National League of Cities
President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council
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ON THE FRONTLINES: MAYOR MICHAEL O'CONNOR OF
FREDERICK, MD
COVID-19 arrived quickly in the Frederick community. Mayor O'Connor recognized
immediately the significant economic impact this health pandemic would have. "We acted
swiftly to meet the growing needs of our businesses, our most vulnerable residents, and our
Frederick families." Hear more about how the city sprang into action with various relief
programs.
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RESOURCES
UPCOMING EVENTS
Virtual Event I City Fiscal Conditions 2020 Report Release I Thursday, August 13, 10:00
AM ET
The National League of Cities is hosting a virtual event to discuss the fiscal impact of the
coronavirus pandemic on America's cities, towns and villages presented in the 35th annual City
Fiscal Conditions report. With economic consequences expected for years to come, chief
economist of Moody's Analytics, Mark Zandi will join NLC to reflect on these findings, and the
broader impact of local fiscal health on national economic recovery. Register here.
OPPORTUNITIES
Ask NLC
Many of our local leaders are on the frontlines combatting and mitigating the spread of COVID-
19 in their communities. NLC is here to help. During August, NLC's membership managers are
making time on August. 25 and 26 to answer member questions about COVID resources and
more. To connect during this time, email membership@nlc.org.
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Virtual City Summit 2020
BEST PRACTICES
How Santa Rosa is Engaging Residents and Reimagining
Public Safety
Reimagine public safety...defund the police...end systemic
8 racism. The calls come from many directions and often end up at
the doorstep of mayors, city council members, and city managers.
Read more.
GovTech Reimagined in the COVID-19 Era
We tend to think of innovation in technology as a private sector
phenomenon. Companies that can move fast do, keeping pace
`® with—if not driving—modern advancements. But innovation is not
only born in the private sector. It has been an increasing priority
and focus of government for over a decade. Read more.
Housing, Hazards and Health: Considerations and
Approaches in Light of COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increased exposure to health
`® hazards have been compounded by reduced inspections and
repair services, and more service cuts are on the horizon as city
budgets come under strain. Read more.
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IN THE NEWS
Advance refunding could bridge the divide over state, local aid
Bond Buyer-August 7, 2020
Deadline For New Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Looms With Republicans, Democrats Far
Apart On Key Issues
International Business Times-August 6, 2020
How to make the most of city diplomacy in the COVID-19 era
Bookings-August 6, 2020
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Subject: Fwd:COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update I Issue 37
Date: Wednesday,August 5,2020 9:21:32 AM
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Colleagues,
Happy August! While Congress is in deadlock over negotiations, we know very well that local
leaders don't have the same luxury of inaction. We haven't had a choice but to fight the pandemic
and its economic and social fallouts. These are the stories that will prevail when our nation comes
out the other side—the stories of the healers, the decision makers, the heroes who did not get lost
in partisanship.
The most important thing you can do for your communities is to be an advocate on their behalf to
Congress. NLC held a full Cities Are Essential campaign call on Monday with Senator Bill Cassidy
and San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, both who reiterated the urgency of our advocacy and all
that local governments are facing. America's hometowns have simply NOT received the funding
needed to support a national economic recovery. A recent CNBC/Change Research poll found
that two-thirds of voters support relief for state and local governments.
There is still time! Call your Senators TODAY and tell them that local communities are struggling
—we need direct federal aid NOW.
Sending you strength,
Joe Buscaino
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®, President, National League of Cities
President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council
ON THE FRONTLINES: Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles is still in the middle of a voracious fight against COVID-19. Health officials are
`cautiously optimistic' but Mayor Eric Garcetti is intentional and focused. The city continues to
be particularly intentional about ensuring its most vulnerable and those disproportionately
impacted by the novel coronavirus have access to resources, testing and care. Learn some of
the innovative strategies Mayor Garcetti instituted to serve Angelenos.
ON THE FRONTLINES: Mayor Eric Garcetti, LA
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UPCOMING EVENTS
WEBINAR I Reopening in the Fall: City & University Collaboration amid the COVID-19
Pandemic I Wednesday, August 5, 12:00 PM ET
The International Town & Gown Association and the NLC University Communities Council
are partnering to produce a webinar on the implementation of college reopening plans,
discussing the impact on the community and the role of institutions and municipalities in
working together to keep students and local residents safe. The webinar will focus on the
distribution of supplies, education about risks and guidelines, and fair enforcement of
pandemic-related restrictions. Our panelists will share how universities and cities are
collaborating to meet that goal. Register here.
WEBINAR I Understanding COVID-19 Data—What Decision Makers Need to Know
Thursday, August 6, 1:00 PM ET
How can decision-makers evaluate measurements and use COVID-19 data to understand the
spread of the disease in their communities? Join this webinar for a discussion of the strengths
and weaknesses of COVID-19 data and their applications for state and local decision making.
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Sponsored by the Societal Experts Action Network of the National Academies of Science,
Engineering and Medicine. Register today.
WEBINAR I Housing, Hazards and Health—Considerations and Approaches in Light
of COVID-19 1 Friday, August 7, 12:30 PM ET
All communities, and particularly vulnerable children, need healthy and hazard-free housing in
order to thrive and reach their full potential. In navigating the current global pandemic, the
ability to ensure residents live in hazard-free homes is even more challenging. Join us as we
hear from municipal leaders from three cities on how they are responding to the COVID-19
pandemic and the solutions they are employing in their local communities. Register here.
NLC Partnership with SC Health
NLC members receive an introductory 10% discount off their first order. The first 10 cities in
each region to take advantage of this benefit during the first 30 days of this promotion will
receive 10,000 FREE pieces of PPE when they order 100,000 pieces or more. Learn more
about SC Health and how they can help your city with their PPE and medical supply needs,
please contact Josh Gray, Director of Strategic Partnerships at
SummerofSavingsSolutions@nlc.org. To visit the SC Health website to order, click here.
CONSTITUENCY GROUPS VIRTUAL SUMMIT I Equitable Solutions for the Future of the
City
From the impact of COVID-19 on these communities to the Census and how to promote equity
in the wake of the current social uprisings, the Virtual Summit will allow local leaders to meet
their peers and share strategies and best practices for addressing these challenges today.
Register now to attend.
BEST PRACTICES
Local Governments Report Progress on Coronavirus Relief
Funds, But Few Unobligated Dollars Remain for Cities and
Towns Waiting for Aid
Local leaders continue to be hampered by uncertainty and
8 confusion from Congress over how, or even whether, to meet the
.
urgent need for new federal aid for local governments. There is no
question that additional federal intervention is warranted. 70
percent of relief funds have already been obligated but only 10
percent to local governments. We cannot leave small communities
behind. Read more.
How Seattle Helps Residents Stay Home and Stay Safe
During COVID-19
With about 750,000 residents, Seattle, Washington, is the largest
city in Washington state and makes up almost half the population
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of King County. In February, the Seattle area became the first
epicenter of COVID-19 cases in the United States. Learn more.
IN THE NEWS
IG Report Shows State Governments Sitting on CARES Funds
National Review-August 3, 2020
If state and local governments continue to struggle, so will America
CNN—July 31, 2020
City leaders share their financial reality with their congressional leaders
Texas Public Radio—July 31, 2020
Bailout Or Stimulus? Why Federal Relief For Budget Shortfalls Can Speed Up A
Recovery
Forbes—July 30, 2020
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State Revenue Collections and Budget Update
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The state Department of MN Management and Budget(MMB)released two pieces of information today
concerning the state's budget,a FY2020 revenue collections update and estimate of the state's Tweets by MetroCitiesMN
projected budgetary balance for the FY 2022-23 biennium.
The information shows revenue collections for FY2020 were-$58 million lower than the amount
projected in May estimates.The adjusted amount reflects processed tax payments and modifies the
state revenue report released earlier this month that projected this number to be$168 million.
Information released today also shows that the budget for the FY2022-23 is not structurally balanced in
the next biennium,with expenditures anticipated to exceed revenues by$4.7 billion.
The numbers released today also project an FY 2022-23 budgetary imbalance in the state's general fund
of-$6.6 billion.This figure includes the imbalance of-$2.3 billion in FY2022-21.These estimates were
constructed using the information and modelling that went into the interim budget forecast that was
released by MMB in May.The information released today adds detail for FY 2022-23 that was not
included in the original information released in May.
To view the update,click HERE.Please contact Patricia Nauman at 651-215-4002 or
patriciaC@metrocitiesmn.org with any questions.
Federal CARES Act Funds and Reporting for Local Governments
The State Office of MN Management and Budget(MMB)has developed a reporting system for local
governments that receive funds from the Coronavirus Relief Fund(CRF)of the Federal CARES Act.The
system will include a Microsoft Excel form that cities,counties and townships will be required to
download,fill out on a monthly basis and submit to MMB.This will be a cumulative form that is
downloaded once and then updated and submitted monthly.Below are links to the form and the email
address to which reports should be sent.The reporting system should be available sometime today,
Friday,July 31 st.
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Reports will be due seven business days after each certification period,with the first report for any
funds received prior to July 25 due on August 11,2020.Cities that received funds on July 29 will have
until the next submittal date to submit the report.
MMB will compile reported information on categories of expenses and the rate of spending and publish
reports monthly.This information will include any local governments that did not submit a report.
Published reports will be provided to the Legislature and media.Reporting requirements may be
adjusted if federal guidance is updated.
Cities will need to have their SWIFT supplier ID to start the report.The form will include broad
categories for expenses(medical,payroll,economic support,and other)and the report should include a
summary of expenses by category.Cities should include what has been spent and what has been
obligated to be spent.Each category on the form includes information on qualifying expenses under
that category.If you have distributed funds back to the county,you will be asked to provide the amount
of funds returned,the name of the county and the date funds were returned.For cities in Hennepin and
Ramsey counties,cities should note any returned funds to hospitals,and the name of the hospital to
which funds were provided.
Cities should confirm that expenses meet the overall federal criteria:the expense is necessary to
respond to COVID-19,the expense is not accounted for in the current budget,and the expense was
incurred during the eligible period between March 1 and November 15,2020.
Form:https://mn.aov/mmb/covid-19-response-accountability-office/
Please submit to:CRAOffice.MMBZstate.mn.us
Please contact Patricia Nauman at 651-215-4002 or email:patriciaC@metrocitiesmn.ora with any
questions or concerns.
Governor Announces School Re-Opening Plan
On Thursday,Governor Walz and members of his administration announced a Safe Learning Plan for
the 2020-2021 school year through Executive Order 20-82.The Minnesota Safe Learning Plan includes
information covered and links to MDH and MDE information.The plan allows for local flexibility on re-
opening that is based on COVID-19 county case data and is responsive to changes in outbreaks.The
state has provided a matrix and guidance on the learning model parameters for districts.Parents may
also choose distance learning for their children.School districts will work in collaboration with MDE,
MDH and local officials on parameters based on cases by county of residence.A link to county data can
be found:htti)s://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/stats/wschool.i)df.The state is
providing recommendations to guide re-opening,but districts may implement local models based on
their local virus mitigation best practices.MDH can override local decisions based on public health
concerns.
Districts will receive$250 million from the coronavirus relief fund(CRF)to cover operational costs.The
state will provide each student and staff with one face covering,and each school with three disposable
face masks per student,as well as face shields for all licensed teachers.Educators will have access to
testing.All school districts and charter schools are required to adhere to state health requirements and
recommendations in MDH 2020-21 Planning Guidance for Schools and MDE 2020-2021 Plannina
Guidance.
Metropolitan Council Releases 2019 Population Data
Population estimates for the region and local units of government were released by the Metropolitan
Council.The 2019 estimates are based on Council review and analysis of data and input by cities.
Data shows the region has grown by 300,000 people since 2010(a 10.6 percent growth rate)and as of
April 1,2019 stood at 3.153 million residents.30 percent of the growth resided in Saint Paul and
Minneapolis.Two-thirds of the population change was from a greater birth rate than death rate,and
one-third of the growth was from migration.The majority of migration growth was international
immigration to the region.
Average household size had decreased in previous decades but showed a slight increase in 2019(2.52
in 2019 versus 2.5 in 2010).Concurrently,a greater share of the region's households are smaller(1-2
people),while larger households(3-6 people)have decreased as a share.6+person households have
increased by 0.2 percent.
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The annual estimates are important to cities because they are used to allocate funding from several
sources including local government aid,local street aid,contributions and distributions from the Fiscal
Disparities program,and regional parks funding.Population estimates by city and township are
available on the Council website in bothds_f and spreadsheet formats.
Livable Communities Program Housing Goals for Re-Enrollment
Metro Cities is working with the Metropolitan Council to inform all eligible cities about re-enrollment in
the Livable Communities Program(LCA)for the 2021-30 period.One requirement for participation is to
adopt local affordable and life cycle housing goals.Housing goals for participating cities expire at the
end of this year.State laws governing the LCA program require local housing goals to be adopted by
November 15th of this year,in order for cities to be eligible for LCA grants in 2021.
Metro Cities has worked with the Council and city officials and staff to determine a methodology for
housing goals that recognizes available funding as well as opportunities for local tools and initiatives.
Cities with completed 2040 comprehensive plans should have received communication from the
Council on the need to re-enroll and information on your specific local affordable and life cycle housing
goals,and next steps.If you did not receive this information,please contact Tara Beard,LCA Manager,
at tara.beardZstate.mn.us
Metropolitan Council Adopts Wastewater Rates and Charges
The Metropolitan Council has adopted 2021 wastewater rates.A series of webinars with local
governments and industrial users were held earlier in the year to discuss the 2021 budget.
The adopted rates include a two percent(2i)increase on wastewater rates.Rates will vary for each city
based on its flow.SAC will remain flat at$2,485 per unit for 2021.More information on the 2021 rates
can be found here.
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For local governments that received funds from the Federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund(CRF) View Full Calendar
prior to July 20,the first report of expenses is due to the State Office of MN Management and Budget
(MMB)by next Tuesday,August 11.Click HERE:htti)s://mn.gov/mmb/covid-19-response-
accountability-office/local-governments/for a link to the form.This is a Microsoft Excel form that Our Tweets
should automatically download.Reports are due on a monthly basis to MMB and are due seven Tweets by MetroCitiesMN
business days after each certification period.Completed forms should be submitted to
CRAOffice.M M BZstate.mn.us
MMB will compile information on expenses by category as well as rates of spending and will publish
reports monthly.Reports will also be provided to the Legislature and media.MMB will note any local
governments that did not submit a report.
Cities will need to supply their SWIFT supplier ID on the form.Other local data and the city's Duns/Sams
number will populate once this ID is provided.Cities should include the name,title,and contact
information of the person completing the form.
Cities are asked to provide a summary of expenses by category and should include what has been
spent,and what is obligated to be spent.Please note that all payroll costs should be included in the
payroll category.Each category on the form includes additional information on qualifying expenses.
As a reminder,cities will want to confirm that CRF expenses meet federal guidance as follows:the
expense is necessary to respond to COVID-19,the expense is not accounted for in the current budget,
and was incurred during the eligible period(for cities that period is between March 1 and November 15,
2020).
Questions?Contact Patricia Nauman at patriciaC@metrocitiesmn.ora
Metro Cities August Legislative Policy Committees
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modifications to existing language.All meetings will be held virtually.
Special Session and Capital Investment Bill
Today,Governor Walz announced that he will call the Legislature into special session on Wednesday,
August 12,2020 at 12 noon.The Governor is required to call a special session if an extension of
peacetime emergency orders is issued while the Legislature is not in regular session,to give legislators
the opportunity to weigh in on the extension.
Last week,Governor Walz sent a letter to legislative leaders regarding implications for timing for a
bonding bill,due to the timing for the annual selling of bonds by the state,which occurs in August of
each year.Once bonds are sold,a'blackout'period follows that limits the state's ability to enact
changes to the budget including a capital investment bill.The Governor's letter indicates that any
budget or bonding bills will have to be considered in late September,rather than in August.
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Subject: Fwd: Webinar Recording + FAQ Informational Packet: Small Cities CARES Act Funds
Date: Wednesday,August 5, 2020 9:22:34 AM
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Dear'2020-2021' MN Small Cities(MAOSC) Members
We'd like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our recent webinar presentation
on how to access and spend Federal CARES Act Covid Relief Funds for Minnesota cities. With MMB's
help we covered a lot of ground and were able to answer most of the questions asked.
For those cities who were unable to attend the webinar or for those who would like to review what
was covered,we have created the following FAQ Information Packet for you to reference as you
tackle this process of the CARES Act program.
The packet includes the following:
• July 29. 2020 webinar/presentation playback
• Find out how much your allotment is.
• Application/Certification Form* needed to apply for your city's allotment.
• "Note: cities with pop. under 200 will need to request a form from the county.
• A Q&A/FAQ document containing all of the questions asked of us, by small cities, since the
disbursement was announced; including those that were asked and answered on the webinar.
We've also added to this document,the answers we received from your small city peers when we
recently sent a survey asking: "How are you planning to spend your Federal CARES Act dollars?"
• Grant Application and Agreement templates if you plan to use your funds for local business grants
or other community assistance (find links in the FAQ document below).
• The Monthly Reporting document you will need to submit as you spend the funds.
• Note: Even if you're not sure that you have eligible expenses we strongly suggest reviewing the
criteria and contacting your county before making a final decision about not requesting your
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allocated CARES dollars.
**This is a lengthy document and could be "clipped"as you are viewing it via email.Watch for a
similar message to this>> [Message clipped] View entire message<<or a .......... bar, to be sure
you are seeing the document in its entirety.
MN Small Cities (MAOSC) Q&A / FAQ
❑® Informational Packet on the Federal
CARES Act Funding for Small Cities
INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW
This FAQ I guidance document contains the following information,for your review:
• Answers to the questions asked of us by your small city peers since the CARES Act disbursement was
announced; including those that were asked and answered on the July,29 webinar.
• Links and commentary pertaining to details you should be aware of while navigating this process.
• Questions are listed by topic and we have answered them to the best of our ability, based on what we've
learned from our consultations with state officials and our review of federal documents. In some cases,
we've"grouped"similar questions and answered with one, all encompassing answer.
• We have also included the results received from our recent survey asking: "HOW is your city planning to
spend your Federal CARES Act allocation?"These are bullet pointed at the end of each topic section.
• Here is a printable PDF version of this document in case you find that helpful. However, note that
you will likely only be able to access the links via the electronic version.
• We hope you find this document to be helpful and that your city is able to make excellent use of
these funds! If you have additional questions that are not answered here,feel free to contact MN
Small Cities Executive Director,Cap O'Rourke at cap@maosc.org.
• DISCLAIMER: None of information provided in these materials is to be construed as legal advice. Rather,it is to be
viewed as general guidance,based on our peer conversations and consultations with MMB.MN Small Cities
(MAOSC)does not have the final authority to deem any expenditure as either eligible or ineligible and cannot
guarantee any particular outcome/ruling in the event of an audit.MAOSC is simply relaying information obtained
from state and federal sources and providing it to member cities,to the best of our ability.Program guidance could
change throughout the process.Please consult your city's legal counsel and auditor before making any final
determinations or decisions about the eliaibility of expenses.
' •cess" (of applying& reporting)
IMPORTANT DATES
• Cities with populations under 200 must request their allocation from their county
by September 1,2020. (Funds are guaranteed, per Senate File 47.)Contact
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❑® your county to request the form they would like you to use for certification. It is
likely that their form will be pretty similar to this one.
Cities with populations over 200 have until September 15,2020 to submit your
request for funds(to the Dept.of Revenue via the form found on the MMB
CARES Act overview paae).
• All funds must be spent by November 15,2020. Note:this means SPENT, not"contracted for"; not"in
process"-but actually SPENT. MMB stressed this point strongly.Any remaining funds are then forwarded
to your"home county"(except those in Hennepin and Ramsey,which have a different protocol).
Q:Can we be reimbursed for expenses incurred since March 1 -but before funds are released to the City?
A:Yes, provided the costs were incurred March 1,2020 or after.
Q: Our city has not experienced any Covid-related costs.Can we hold on to it in case the city experiences
Covid-related costs in the future?
A:You can hold on to funds but only until the spending deadline of Nov. 15.
APPLYING
• The process of applying for CARES Act funds is being referred to as"Certification"because the allocation
is already yours, but to be eligible local governments must certify that they will follow state requirements
and federal auidelines for use of the relief funds.
• This is where you'll access the FORM`and Instructions,as well as a funding distribution schedule.
• 'Note: cities with pop. under 200 must request a form from the county.
• This link will allow you to review our July 29.2020 webinar/presentation playback and the Minnesota
Management and Budget(MMB)staff"forms"tutorial.
• Within 30 days of receipt of funds,your city will need to apply for a Federal DUNS#if you don't already
have one. They WILL be asking for this information at a later date.
• You will also need your city's MN SWIFT Supplier ID#to complete the Certification.
• The city MAYOR or ADMINISTRATOR should be the person to sign the certification.
Q:Where do I find our city's SWIFT Supplier ID number?
A: Request SWIFT ID information here: mailto:efthelpline.mmb(a�-state.mn.us
Q: Is there a link for a CARES Act guide for cities versus counties?
A: Not that we are aware of. States,cities and counties all have the same Federal requirements.
Click here to reference the federal FAQ.
U ALLOCATION
Q: How do we find out how much money has been allotted to our city?
A: This link lists all Minnesota City CARES Act Allocations.All cities are entitled to a distribution of$75.34 per
resident,assuming the city meets the eligibility criteria.
Q: How soon can we expect the money after submitting our certification?
A: Payments will be distributed approximately 6-8 business days after each certification date outlined on the
distribution schedule.
Q:What happens to the money if we don't request our allocation?
A: If you do not request your allocation then the money stays with the state. If you request your allocation and do
not spend it then the allocation is forwarded to your county after the Nov. 15 spending deadline.
Q:What happens to the extra funds if we don't spend our entire allocation?
A: Per Senate File 47, in most*cases any remaining/unspent funds must be sent to your COUNTY after the
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November 15,2020 spending deadline. If your city spans more than one county, your excess funds go to the
"home county"-where the administrative offices are located. (*If your city is located in Hennepin or Ramsey
counties the excess will be transferred to designated hospitals).
REPORTING
Q:Where is the form for reporting?How often do we submit a reporting form?
A:This is the monthly reporting form (EXCEL Download)and it appears as if these are due on or before the 11th
of the month,following the month you are reporting. For example,July reports are due to MMB by August 11.
Q: So everything spent prior to July needs to be included in July reporting?
Q:We just received funds this week(7.29.20)-do we need to submit a report for July already?
A: Yes, MMB requests a"zero report"if you've received the funds but not yet spent any of it. Everything you
incurred from March 1 through July 31 goes on the July report. Cities that receive their funds in August should put
all March 1 through August expenses on the August report.
Q:We received stimulus funds prior to the CARES monies. Does this spending need to be documented?
A: Depending on the source of those funds, possibly. But,the CARES Act funds need to be specifically tracked
and documented separate from that.
Q: So if we got a payment is that the total or will there be multiple receipts?
A: The funds sent to you by MMB represent your city's total allocation(one payment).
ADDITIONAL NOTES: Documentation is KEY to this process and MMB strongly suggests documenting your
rationale in justifying the use of funds. For example, print the guidelines and FAQs you used-just in case there is
an audit at some point. Guidelines/FAQs could change or be edited along the way and you'll want to be able to
refer to the information you used at the time of submitting certification. Save meeting minutes reflecting justification
for expenditures and how they are related to COVID.The overarching idea is, if you are audited you will need to be
able to justify/explain why you feel the expenditure(s)were eligible inside this program.
Spending . •
As you work through making decisions about how to spend the funds,use
this 3-point checklist and flow chart for guidance in evaluating the
eligibility I justification of each item or project.
® The three main questions are:
• Is it a COVID related expense?
• Is it a new or substantially changed budget item?
• Was the expense incurred between March 1st and November 15,2020-
AND-Was the money SPENT(out the door) between March 1 and November 15,2020?
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ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
This is clearly the most burning question from all cities and,while we do have more answers now,states, counties,
and cities are still left to interpret the Federal Guidelines as best they can.The flow chart above should help to
provide some clarity but there are still many nuances and grey areas.This is why documenting your thought
process is very important.
Q:What is considered an ineligible expense?
Q: Exactly what does qualify?
Q: Can we get an outline or list of what the city can request the money for?
Q: Much of the information about how the CARES Act funding can be spent is nebulous at best.When will
we have a better idea of what will be funded?
A: Unfortunately there is no definitive list that predetermines or distinguishes what IS eligible vs what is not eligible.
The best information available is just guidance from federal and state leaders. Refer to the diagram and checklist
above to help you determine if expenses will be eligible for CARES dollars.Throughout this document we've listed
examples of some ways other small cities have decided to use these funds.
Q:What agency will determine if we spent the money correctly?
A: MMB is overseeing the disbursement of funds and will review your monthly reports. However, it is important to
note that MMB is not the ultimate authority on whether your expenditures will be allowable in the event of an audit.
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Q:Will it be our auditors or a state agency?
A: It is most likely that the MN State Auditor would provide the audit, IF you are audited at all. Note: Cities
receiving over$750,000 of federal dollars in a given fiscal year must have an audit by Sept.2021.Those under
$750,000 would only get audited by random method OR if there were reasons for additional review.
NOTE: If an audit reveals/determines improperly spent funds,the funds must be repaid.
Q: Our auditor told me to make CARES Act dollars a separate fund for accounting purposes. I'm
wondering if we should transfer Covid expenses already spent prior to July into the fund?
A: Yes,this is good advice. Previous expenditures ARE eligible IF they meet the criteria and occurred March 1,
2020 or after.
PPE, Cleaning& Sanitizing
Many cities are using CARES Act funding to increase sanitizing/cleaning
efforts and schedules in city facilities,since there is(obviously)now a
renewed focus on cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and public spaces since
the Covid outbreak, in an ongoing effort to keep staff and the public safe.
IS
Here are some ways your peers are spending funds in this category:
• We have purchased extra cleaning products.
• City wide sanitation stations for parks and downtown.
• We have purchased extra protective wear.
• Face masks and hand sanitizer for employees.
• Covid supplies such as masks,gloves and face shields for employees.
Unemployment,
Q:What about the unemployment we have paid?
Q: If someone files for unemployment that hadn't been employed with us
for some time,are their UI Benefits covered under the CARES fund?
RON
Q: Can funds be used to cover MN UE charges for PT employees who had
hours cut?(i.e. Liquor Store employees who work in the On Sale,which
had to close;yet we are still responsible to keep them employed and cover
lost hours through MN unemployment charges.
A:As you can see,the topic of Unemployment insurance has raised a lot of
questions.
Here is a direct quote from the Federal FAQ Document:
• Q: `Are recipients permitted to use Fund payments to pay for unemployment insurance costs
incurred by the recipient as an employer?"
• A: "Yes, Fund payments may be used for unemployment insurance costs incurred by the recipient as an
employer(for example,as a reimbursing employer)related to the Covid public health emergency if such
costs will not be reimbursed by the federal government pursuant to the CARES Act or otherwise."
Q: Can it be used to cover wages for employees who miss work due to Covid-19?
A: Yes this is an allowable expense but the employee may be eligible for Workers Comp if they tested positive and
can show it was contracted at work. Cities using the LMC Insurance Trust fund should contact them before any
Work Comp payments are made.
Q: Can we claim the hours(salary)spent putting up plexiglas,etc that our public works dept used?
A: If you can document that duties were substantially different than what was budgeted for AND they were related
to Covid this would be eligible.
Q: If we had a vulnerable employee who could not work can we submit payroll for the replacement
worker?
A: You could likely use the funds to pay wages to the employee who is vulnerable because they cannot work due
to covid concerns, but you probably cannot submit payroll for the replacement employee.
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Q: Can funds be used to reimburse our Fire Department or Relief Association for payroll?
Q:Are police wages a valid expense for this money?
A: See the Federal FAQ document Question#2
Here are some ways your peers are spending funds in this category:
• Extra staff needed for COVID related projects or duties.
• Wages for personnel who were quarantined during this period.
• We had our Maintenance dept alternate weeks so they were not working together-so, missed wages will
be reimbursed.
• • •y/ Upgrades
Q:
• • . • -
Q: Can these funds be used to purchase laptop computer(s)due to
Covid?The current computer was not able to function for zoom meetings
and such.
Q:Would I be able to purchase tablets to use for meetings and to stream
NOmeetings from home if need be?
A:Yes you can spend the money on acquiring new or upgraded technology
necessary to conduct city business IF the new equipment/upgrades became
necessary due to remote work locations,the need to conduct virtual meetings,
etc.
Q:What about a Website for communication and training related to
Covid?
Our city does not have a website right now.
A: If your city has been able to get by with no website in the past and have not previously budgeted for one, but
feel that you now need a website because it's the best way to communicate Covid safety measures to your
community and to train staff,then it sounds like a justifiable expenditure.
Here are some ways your peers are spending their funds in this category:
• Laptops and/or Tablets for Council Members and Dept. Heads working remotely.
• Audio/Visual Equipment.
• Equipment for Council to work from home and conduct Zoom Meetings.
• IT contracted to get remotes up and running.
Buildings,City Services, • - • Enterprises
CONSULTANTS & CONTRACT PROFESSIONALS
Q: Can we use the funds for having building occupancy evaluated by an
architect?
❑® Q: If council chambers are too small for social distancing,would architect
expenses for a new space be eligible?
A:Yes. Consultants or other professionals who are brought in specifically due
to your city's need to"rework"things in the name of Covid mitigation and safety
would most likely be covered.
EQUIPMENT
Q: Can CARES funds be used to install touchless faucets and toilets in the public campground?
Q:Would touchless soap dispensers and paper towel dispensers in the Community Center be covered?
Q:Would it cover a payment outdoor drop box?
Q:We are thinking about a keyless entry system. Does that work?
A:YES.These are all good examples of"Touchless"and/or"Distancing"alternatives for Covid mitigation and
therefore very probably eligible, provided you hadn't budgeted for these items prior to March 1,2020.
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Q: How about funds for drive up window installation or remodeling for city hall?
A:A drive up window is probably justifiable because it keeps the public and staff"distanced"and therefore safe.As
for the remodeling of city hall, it depends. It could be that some of what you have planned will be allowable,while
other parts of the project(s)are not. Go back to the 3-point"test"and flow chart(above)to assess each component
of the remodel. Keep in mind that the projects must be COMPLETE and paid out by the expenditure deadline date
of November 15,2020.
Q: Our fire department asked about buying radio equipment... is that eligible?
Q:We are contemplating a camera system for the city.Thoughts?
A: In both cases, more information is needed. Initially, it seems unlikely that either of these items would be able to
show a direct correlation to Covid mitigation, recovery or planning. How will you demonstrate that the need for a
radio or camera system is related to the impact of Covid?
Q: How about a Decontamination Splash Pad at the playground?
A: It is unlikely that a splash pad would be seen as a justifiable expense.
Q: How about a civil defense siren?
A: Not likely, because it's difficult to see how a siren could be used to mitigate the spread of Covid.
But, USDA Community Facilities will fund a siren.
LOST CITY REVENUES
Q: Can municipal liquor stores closed for on-sale and other enterprise funds,such as water and sewer use
these revenues,as long as the expenditures meet the criteria?
Q:What is available for lost sales during the shut down of our city owned bar&grill in town?Wages?
Utilities?
Q:What about lost revenue from the city owned park being closed and cancellations of reservations?
A: Unfortunately the guidance expressly forbids using the CARES Act funds to replace lost revenue.
However, if you have expenditures related to making upgrades or covering payroll issues(as explained above)
those things are likely to be eligible if they fit the criteria outlined throughout this document. Regarding the wage
question, refer back to the payroll/wages section up above. Utilities are not allowable.
Here are some ways your peers are spending funds in this category:
• Installed sanitation stations for city buildings.
• Replacing a very old HVAC system for Fire Hall.
• Permanent plexiglass barrier for City Hall.
• Drop Box for City Hall.
• Window separation guards.
• Ambulance upgrades and improvements.
• Remodeling/reconfiguring City Hall for social distancing and Covid safety measures.
Elections
Q: Can the funds be used to provide a safe voting experience in August
and November?(ex.extra tables, plexi,extra or disposable pens)
A:Yes,as long as the new measures are due to Covid mitigation AND over and
above the supplies,equipment(etc)your city had already budgeted for the
election(s)previously.
Q:Would funds cover mail-in voting expenses as this is our first time
doing mail in?
A: If your city moved to mail-in voting as a response to Covid then yes, but if you
had already planned to do so then it is unlikely to be eligible.
Here are some ways your peers are spending funds in this category:
• Face masks and plexi-glass barriers for election judges.
• Special cleaners for election booths.
• Standing-only election booths(we had sit down booths but stand-up will be easier to keep sanitized).
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Community Grants &Assistance
LOCAL BUSINESSES&NONPROFITS
Q: Can we use the money to give grants to businesses or nonprofits that
were deemed non essential
Ag and shut down? If so what/how should it be tracked?
Q: Can we help our businesses cover, rent, utilities, payroll etc.?
Q:Would grants to businesses have to flow through our EDA?
A: Many small cities have inquired as to whether these funds can be used to
provide Grants to local businesses.The answer is YES(but with some specific
caveats):
• The grantee must demonstrate that they were negatively affected by Covid.
• You cannot specifically or directly cover their bills,dollar for dollar. Instead,give grants in a comprehensive
amount that is based on need and documented in the form of some type of application. Here are editable
MS Word templates for a Grant Application and Grant Agreement for your reference or use.These are the
pdf versions: Grant Application PDF and Grant Agreement PDF
• The grant funds must be distributed by the Nov. 15,2020 spending deadline; not simply transferred to your
EDA account. Grants do not have flow through your EDA account.
Q:Are we allowed to make loans to businesses out of these funds(vs grants)?
A: NOT LIKELY but we do not know the answer.
Q: How many cities/counties are providing grant/loan funds to businesses?
A: Many small cities have inquired but we have no way of knowing how many are doing so at this time.
Q: Is there a max percentage that can be granted to businesses?
A: No, but you/they must be able to demonstrate that the grant is need-based and that they were negatively
affected by Covid.
Q:What would local businesses need to do?... Provide paperwork and proof of loss?; Request a certain
amount?
Q: Do we need to be equal in the support we're able to offer each business?
Q: Can we give businesses specific directions on what they can and can't request the funds for?
A: There are no specific criteria for what local businesses can request from you.We suggest following the same
guidelines outlined above: i.e. ... Is it a Covid related expense or extra expense caused by the pandemic or state
shut-down?Grants to your local businesses need not be"equal"-and in fact.should NOT be-given that the
"need-based"requirement will probably dictate varying amounts.
Peer Comment:We are working with our county to cost share for the business grants so it is consistent
throughout the county and the application process will be the same.
COMMUNITY/RESIDENTS
Q: Can we give this money to the community?
Q: If a city gives$50.00 to every homeowner(for example)to spend in local business,would that qualify?
Q: Can we take applications of"need"for utility customers who are struggling,as long as it isn't granted
to everybody and they demonstrate a need due to Covid?
A: Many small cities have inquired as to whether these funds can be used to provide assistance to residents or the
community in general.The answer is YES(but with some specific caveats):
• You can grant money to all of your residents but your program must be need-based and therefore should
not be a blanket/per capita amount.
• There should be an application process of some kind,where the grantee can demonstrate how Covid
impacted them adversely/financially.
• You cannot specifically or directly cover their bills,dollar for dollar. Instead,give grants in a comprehensive
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amount that is based on need and documented in the form of some type of application.
• The funds must actually be distributed by the November 15 spending deadline; not simply transferred to a
reserve account.
Q:We have been asked if we can buy a large amount of chamber bucks and give every household a set
amount if the resident signs a document stating they have had that much in Covid expenses.
Peer Comment: That came up in our city(chamber bucks);our auditor said it's not allowed.
Here are some ways your peers are spending their funds in this category:
• We are hoping to assist our local businesses that were shut down: hair salon, liquor store,and the
American Legion.
• GRANTS to local small businesses/EDA Grants to biz.
• Donation to the nonprofit food shelf.
MAOSC Members,we hope this document has been helpful and that you
are able to make excellent use of your funds!
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd: EMWREP Education Updates:Aug. 2020-Social media&virtual workshops
Date: Wednesday,August 5, 2020 9:22:06 AM
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From: Angie Hong <AHong@mnwcd.org>
To: Angie Hong <AHong@mnwcd.org>; algoodri@hotmail.com <algoodri@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 4:33 pm
Subject: EMWREP Education Updates: Aug. 2020 -Social media &virtual workshops
Hello EMWREP Partners—
We've got one last month of summer before the kids head back to school, whatever that may
look like. Over the past few months, we've been working to expand and diversify our social
media presence. We have two Blue Thumb— Planting for Pollinator online workshops
scheduled for Aug. 26 and Sept. 8. We're also continuing to look at racial demographics within
our communities and discussing strategies to better engage and include people of color in our
programming.
Be sure to get outside and enjoy this beautiful corner of our planet. And, as always, please feel
free to call or email with any questions!
Angie
Program Updates:
1. Diving into social media— Facebook and beyond
2. DiversitX. inclusion, and environmental education
3. Blue Thumb— Planting for Pollinators—webinars scheduled for Aug. 26 and Sept. 8
4. Water Pollution Mystery Games— last two events scheduled for Aug. 11 in
Woodbury and Aug. 21 in Marine on St. Croix
5. Explore the outdoors—six new video adventures— Canoeing on the Namekagon &
St. Croix Rivers, Geocaching How-To, Prairie Hike, Native Garden Tour, 8 Things to Do
on a Summer's Day, and Mountain Biking at Battle Creek
6. MS4 Toolkit featured materials—Spanish language videos for Yard Care, Lawn Care,
and IDDE, Spanish language print materials for Waste Disposal, Small-scale
Construction, Stormwater Management, and Water Quality Impairments
7. East Metro Water— read the latest articles published in the blog and local
newspapers
Diving into social media
— Facebook and beyond
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Washington Bulletins.
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events, including
Washington County Fair
and State Fair, were
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Nature Center and
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educate the public about water issues.
Workshops go virtual —When we offered our spring workshops as virtual webinars instead of
in-person workshops, we were pleasantly surprised to see attendance numbers triple. Offering
the workshops online created a secondary benefit as well —the ability to record the seminar
and post in online for later viewing. We had 522 people participate in our spring workshops,
and an additional 171 people have watched our Planting for Pollinators and Wild Edibles
workshops on YouTube.
Facebook is still King— Facebook has 2.45 billion monthly users and 7/10 Americans use
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Facebook. But user demographics have changed quite a bit over the years. Though Facebook
was once a platform for young people, senior citizens are now its fastest growing
demographic! Nonetheless, Facebook continues to be the most widely used social media
platform for all ages, races, and income levels. EMWREP frequently uses Facebook to promote
workshops and events; share partner success stories, and advertise site visits, cost-share
grants, and other services that we offer. It is also easy and inexpensive to purchase targeted
Facebook ads to reach people in specific communities or with specified interests. Here are a
few stats on three of our most engaging posts in the past month:
• Video about Afton State Park and Trout Brook restoration project——5200 views and
272 engagements (engagements = people who shared the video, "liked" the video,
clicked to learn more about South Washington Watershed District, etc.)
• Eventop sting for Camp Clue—Water Pollution Mystery Games—9500 views and
85 engagements
• Site visit promo post—2400 views and 313 engagements
Branching out onto other platforms— In addition to Facebook, EMWREP is working to
develop a presence on other social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest,
Twitter and TikTok. We're also experimenting with how to best engage people on these
platforms. For example, it is often more effective to share content as an individual than as an
organization (ie. find me on Twitter @angiehongwater). In addition, the user demographics
are quite different for each. We've learned that Twitter is a good way to get stories out to
reporters in traditional media, whereas TikTok is a good way to engage young people ages 13-
24.
Here are a few interesting stats:
• Washington Conservation District: 887 Facebook followers vs 280 Instagram
followers, 1300 media impressions through Pinterest in the past 30 days; 513 video
views on YouTube
• TikTok—since creating an account on July 4 (@mnnature—awesomeness)—videos
have been watched 4351 times
Diversity, inclusion, and environmental education
How well do you know the demographics in your community? Often we think we know who
our constituents are, based on the people that show up at public meetings or apply for
building permits and cost-share grants. The reality, however, is that the people we engage
with most often tend to be older, whiter and more affluent than the general population.
If you look at elementary schools in our area, you may even be surprised to learn that several
schools in Washington County are actually majority minority students. School data can help us
to predict what our future demographics might look like, as well as recognize gaps where we
are failing to include certain neighborhoods in our outreach and programming.
Here is a
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quick look at
the most andm
least racially
diverse
elementary
schools in
each school
district:
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Maplewood—Oakdale— NSP School District: 61%students of color
o Castle Elem (Oakdale)—64% minority, primarily Black and Asian
o Eagle Point (Oakdale) —46% minority, primarily Asian
• South Washington School District—33%students of color
o Woodbury Elem —50% minority, primarily Black and Asian
o Grey Cloud (Cottage Grove)— 23% minority, primarily Latino and Asian
• Stillwater School District— 18% students of color
o Lake Elmo—39% minority, primarily Black and Latino
o Stonebridge (Stillwater)— 10% minority students
• Forest Lake School District— 13%students of color
o Forest View Elem. — 22% minority, primarily Latino and Asian
o Scandia Elementary—5% minority students
• White Bear District—26% students of color
o Hugo Elem —16% minority, primarily Asian
o Oneka Elem — 16% minority, primarily Latino
• Mahtomedi— 12% students of color
o O.H. Anderson — 17% minority, primarily Latino and Asian
o Wildwood Elem — 16% minority, primarily Latino and Asian
Blue Thumb— Planting for Pollinators
- 36 people attended the "All things
raingarden" workshop on July 15
Your yard can BEE the change! Learn about how
you can plant for pollinators, protect water
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PLAITING FOR POLLINATORS
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By introducing native plants to your yard, you provide precious habitat for our struggling
pollinators while also reducing the amount of water that runs off your property and into the
local body of water. Their beautiful blossoms share delicious, nutritious pollen and nectar with
bees and butterflies, while their roots grow deep into the soil, channeling and filtering
stormwater while also storing carbon and reaching water and nutrients.
At our workshops you will learn how to design and install a pollinator project, which plants are
best for bumble bees and other pollinators, how to support pollinators year round, and learn
about funding opportunities to help make this possible in your own back yard!
Water Pollution Mystery Games— last two events scheduled for Aug. 11 in Woodbury and
Aug. 21 in Marine on St. Croix
When scientists arrived at our lake one morning, they were surprised to discover that it was
NOT as clean as it should be. In fact, it looked like someone had spilled green paint in the
water. Who polluted the water? Was it Burt, the man spreading fertilizer?Veronica, the girl
feeding geese? Or Joe, the guy painting his wall?
This summer, we created a Water Pollution Mystery Game to encourage people to get outside
and learn about everyday sources of water pollution in their communities. Six clues are hidden
in a park and each reveals one piece of information needed to solve the crime. So far, we've
set up the game in Bayport, Forest Lake, Oakdale, Stillwater, Hugo, and Cottage Grove. Our
last two games will take place in Carver Lake Park, Woodbury (Aug. 11, 11am-7pm) and Burris
Park, Marine on St. Croix (Aug. 21, 11am-7pm). Find a map of the hidden clues on game days
at www.mnwcd.org/campclue.
In addition to being fun, the game has generated some good publicity as well. For example,
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read more about the game in this article by Bring Me the News.
Explore the Outdoors
There are so many ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Canoe or kayak down the St. Croix River,
go geocaching in a local park, hike in a prairie, plant a native garden at your home, sing a song
on the dock of the bay, or ride your bike down hills near the Mississippi River. Check out the
latest outdoor adventures.
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available in Spanish.
SPANISH LANGUAGE VIDEOS
4 Ideas for a Beautiful, Water-Friendly Yard
Lawn Care
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
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SPANISH LANGUAGE PRINT MATERIALS
Waste Disposal, Small Scale Construction, and Stormwater Management 101
Water Pollution Impairments
East Metro Water— read the latest articles published in the blog and local newspapers
Paddle, Bike, Repeat: Four days on the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers
"We started our trip at the County Rd K landing (Namekagon River), near Trego, Wisconsin,
and ended four days later at the Lower Tamarack landing (St. Croix River), 47-miles downriver.
To avoid using a shuttle or bringing two cars, I brought my mountain bike along and rode back
to our put-in at the end of each day to bring our truck and camping gear down to the next
location."
Love Square Lake, Big Marine, St. Croix River?
"CMSCWD includes 17 miles of the St. Croix Riverway stretching from Stillwater Township to
Scandia, as well as 31 lakes, three designated trout streams, and hundreds of acres of
wetlands. The four largest lakes in the district— Big Marine, Big Carnelian, Little Carnelian, and
Square Lake—are in the Top 10 list of cleanest metro area lakes. There are also thousands of
acres of high quality, undeveloped habitat in the region. Where should the district focus
limited time and money in the coming decade?"
Dead fish and green water?
"In recent weeks, several people have contacted the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed
District (CLFLWD) to report fish kills and algal growth observed in Forest Lake. Read on to learn
what's behind these recent phenomena."
What goes down, must come uQ
"Ask anyone with young kids and they'll tell you about the strain of parenting in COVID times.
With schools, summer camps, and daycare closed, we dance a wiggly cha cha as we attempt
to somehow do a full day's work while simultaneously caring for stir-crazy children who've
been stuck at home since March."
Green lawns for blue water and good health
"Some common lawn care practices can harm wildlife, pets, and water resources. Happily,
there are a few simple guidelines you can follow to get a healthy lawn that looks nice without
harming the environment."
Gophers and muskrats, oh why
"In a native planting or restored prairie, however, gophers should be considered a friend. Yes,
the prairie will be bumpy instead of flat, but nature tends to be that way."
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Please feel free to call (952-261-9599 cell) or email if you have any questions. Thanks!
Angie Hong
Water Education Senior Specialist
East Metro Water Resource Education Program
Representing Brown's Creek, Carnelian Marine -St. Croix, Comfort Lake- Forest Lake, Middle St. Croix,
Ramsey -Washington Metro, Rice Creek, South Washington and Valley Branch Watersheds, Cottage
Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Lake Elmo, Hugo, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Stillwater,
St. Paul Park, Willernie, West Lakeland, Woodbury, Washington County and the Washington
Conservation District
C/O: Washington Conservation District
455 Hayward Ave.
Oakdale, MN 55128
angie.hona( mnwcd.ora
Phone: (651) 330-8220 x. 35
Fax: (651) 330-7747
www.mnwcd.ora/emwrep
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:August 2020 Newsletter
Date: Tuesday,August 11,2020 11:58:52 AM
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Helping youth and families learn the skills they need to be more successful at home,in school,and
throughout the community.
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August YSB Newsletter August 2020
Donor Spotlight
Hall Family Foundation
FRI By Paul DeGeest
Youth Service Bureau is deeply grateful to the Hall
Family Foundation,based in Woodbury, MN,for their
generous sponsorship of the Growing Together Gala
this year.
The Hall Family Foundation is committed to identifying
Friday,
WATCH the yevent online on areas of need in our communities,including military
,Sepptete Smber 18! veterans and their families in need of physical,
The health and safety of all Youth Service Bureau clients,supporters, emotional,and/or financial
partners,staff,and guests remains our top priority. Due to the current assistance.We strive to serve through service,
medical concerns facing our community,we have made the decision to programs,and fundraising to make a positive
transition the annual Growing Together Gala from a traditional in- impact in our communities.Visit
person event to a virtual celebration with a twist. httos://thehallfamilyfoundation.ora/to learn more.
Click here to learn more. Their generous sponsorship will support YSB's ongoing
efforts to serve the families of Minnesota Army National
Guard soldiers through our Military Family Support
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program. Learn more about this important work by
visiting https://ysb.net/what-we-do/military-family-
program/
Thank you!
J
YSB Receives$40,000 Gift of Stock in
Support of School-based
By Merri Guggisberg Chemical Health Programs
The mission of Youth Service Bureau is helping youth and families By Paul DeGeest
learn the skills they need to be more successful at home,in school, Youth Service Bureau is delighted to announce that we
and throughout the community. have received a major gift from an anonymous
One way the YSB team is applying our mission is being committed to a benefactor in support of our chemical health work in the
vision of social justice and an ethic of care. We are committed to Stillwater Schools.This generous contributor is
serving youth and their families through the active promotion of equity passionate about combating substance abuse,
educating young people and their families about
and the fostering of anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices.
addiction,and training school faculty and staff about
Read full article here. best practices in dealing with chemical health
challenges.
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What Youth Service Bureau is YSB partners with ISD 834 to provide chemical health
Read i ng/Watch ing/Listen i Ing to... and mental health services directly to students in their
schools.These services are provided without charge to
students and are only possible because generous
donors support this important work.
Learn more about our School-based Chemical Health
Services here:https://vsb.net/what-we-do/chemical-
health/
YSB's staff continues to learn and bring awareness and education on
diversity,equity,and inclusion. We invite you to join us!
See our new webpage Diversity.Equity.and Inclusion for resources
YSB staff have found valuable.
YSB Staff Update
YSB Says Goodbye to Julia Geigle, Chemical Health
Services
Julie Nielsen
Program Director
Youth Service Bureau will say farewell to Julia Geigle,our longtime Superintendent,South
leader of the school-based chemical health program.She will be with Washington County
YSB until August 21St at which time she will join the Mounds View School District
Schools to lead their behavioral health program.
"My commitment and passion
Those who have had the pleasure of working with Julia are able to see for working with and being a
the passion,dedication,and commitment she has for supporting kids part of the Youth Service
and families. Julia has accomplished so much in her 6 Yz years at YSB Bureau continues to grow.South Washington County
in areas of programming,leadership,school involvement,participation Schools has been lucky enough to partner with YSB for
in community collaboratives and so much more.She was the first over 22 years. During that time,we have worked to give
Chemical Health Specialist for YSB and is credited with developing youth and families additional support when challenges
and growing the program into what it is today. Julia has earned the around mental,behavioral and chemical health have
trust and respect of so many and will be missed immensely. Her come up.South Washington County's work with YSB
position will be filled but she will never be replaced. has not only provided an opportunity for proactive work
through intervention programs,but also counseling and
Please join us in wishing Julia well. therapy for many of our students.YSB is able to partner
with the school district and provide services that would
--Kay Schwebach,M.A.,LMFT I Program Director I Youth& otherwise not be accessible during the school day. In
Family Therapist addition,YSB has been there to support families and
students through their educational programs. Most
recently,we have connected with YSB to support all of
Youth Service Bureau Wants You to Follow Us our middle school students and families in the viewing of
on Social Media the documentary Angst.We want to make sure that our
staff,students and their families have the tools and
resources to better able to talk and support our students
If you haven't already-be sure to follow us @YSBKnowsKids when they face tough issues. I have seen first-hand the
on Facebook,Twitter and Linkedln! kindness and compassion shown to our district as we
establish partnerships with Youth Service Bureau.They
YSB is working to improve its presence on its social media platforms. are here to work with our school district and support
FB TW LI You can help by following us,friending us,retweeting students in the best way possible.As we look forward to
us,and sharing our content on your own social media the opening of school this fall,the district will be placing
U accounts.We can be found at @YSBKnowsKids on a large emphasis on the mental health and social
Facebook,Twitter,and Linkedln. Find us,friend us, emotional well-being of our students.Those basic needs
follow us.You will help more kids and families learn must be taken care of before students can learn.The
about our services,you will help us connect with more team at YSB is outstanding and South Washington
partners to expand our network,and you will help us become even County Schools is lucky to not only have them in their
more integrated into the communities we serve.Thank you. community,but to successfully partner with them in
providing supports and services for our students."
Leave us a review and share what
you love most about YSB!
How Can YSB Help?
Visit:ysb.net/resources
for more info on: Contact YSB to find out about confidential services,
. Parenting tips&tools such as:
. Social Media General Assessments
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