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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: August 21st 2020 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator 441— Zoning &Development Items: 1. Carol Johnson of 6165 Beach Road is seeking a CUP Amendment related to home and recent garage construction,in short,her home is required to implement renovations to increase the height over the detached garage. This will be on the 9/10 Planning Commission Agenda—notice enclosed. COVID-19 Matters: • This is the Governor's-PORTAL—Many documents/Exec.Orders can be found: https://mn.,qov/covidl9 Washington County has initiated a County Dashboard containing more localized COVID-19 Impacts and rates LINK->>HERE • Enclosed is the proposed DRAFT policy associated with the start of the School Year at the High School as it relates to the SRO. We are awaiting some further feedback from the School Principal. • The City did approve cost elements for laptops/other hardware that will enable remote work under the COVID-19 CARES Act. We have received some cost estimates for laptops and webcams,etc. If you have a need for some form of hardware/software to facilitate your"zooming",please let me know what you might need and we can very likely supply it. Other Items: • There is an issue with the Oakgreen Ave.Mill&Overlay section of the project;the Contractor used type"B"oil—not type C-oil. We are advised by the City Engineer that the C-type Oil typically resists cracking for a few extra years,So,the contractor will be required to pay for damages,these can include costs for any early-cracking seal costs or perhaps they mill and redo that section. The latter might be hard to require of them;so...we are exploring these issues.On a positive side,see the enclosed letter from a 56th Street resident about the City's recent street project. • The County has scheduled an OPEN HOUSE for the 58th Street Extension—Now Slated for 9/10/20—9/24"on-line". • The County supplied information about its ongoing STH 36 Transit Study—Factsheets. Mayor McComber provided: 1. METRO CITIES NEWS for 8/14&8/21/20 2. Federal Updates from Lockridge-Grindal for 8/17/20 3. NLC Updates—Local Funding&Financial Health 4. SPARR Update on local real estate sales 5. Chamber of Commerce update for 8/17 6. Information on recent James F Miller Award Winner-LMC Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 29 TPC3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100 Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763.231.5840 Facsimile: 763.427.0520 TPC@FlanningCo.com August 20, 2020 Carol Johnson 6165 Beach Road North #4 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 RE: Oak Park Heights - Amended Conditional Use Permit for Principal Building Height - 6165 Beach Road North TPC FILE: 236.02 — 20.08 Dear Ms. Johnson: The City is in receipt of your application materials submitted on August 11, 2020 to allow for a newly constructed garage at 6165 Beach Road North to exceed the height of the principal structure. The Amended Conditional Use Permit is required to allow the change to the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit approved by the City Council on July 23, 2019. With this letter we are notifying you that the application is complete. The Planning Commission would consider the application at a meeting scheduled for September 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council chambers. The agenda and planning report will be mailed to you prior to the meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact me at scoff@planningco.com or 952.221.0547 with any questions. Sincerely, Scott D. Richards (Planning Consultant to the City of Oak Park Heights) The Planning Company LLC c: Eric Johnson, Julie Hultman 2 of 29 0 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS A POLICY RELATING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE CITY OF OAKPARKHEIGHTS - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER TO THE STILLWATER AREA HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE 2020-2021 COVID-19 PANDEMIC Background: As the City and School District maintain a School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement via a formal Agreement; both parties continue to desire to implement the beneficial elements of such roles during the COVID-19 Pandemic and under the associated Governor's Executive Orders. The City Police Department however retains sole command decisions and expectations for its officer's exact roles, operations and scheduling within the District's facilities. The following Policy outlines the City's expected role for the SRO for the upcoming 2020-2021 School Year and while the COVID-19 Pandemic remains. Policy and Required Actions-All polices are subject amendment by the City. 1. The City will continue to support the continuous role of the SRO at the School District if the City believes that such provision can be done in a safe and reasonable manner. 2. The City shall not provide supplemental patrol officers in an overtime or other capacity for High School Events; the expectation is the School District shall ensure that their events at the High School or any facilities within the City remain 100% complaint with all Executive Orders relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic including but not limited gathering sizes,social distancing and masking protocols. 3. If the District cannot comply with guidelines in place under current Executive Orders or applicable health protocols or the terms of this Policy, the City will recall the daily presence of the SRO for the safety of the assigned SRO officer and Police Department ability to maintain staffing for response to the entire City,all City staff,and families. The recall will continue until such time as the current guidelines are again being routinely met and demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City. 4. If the SRO is recalled from daily presence at the school due to ongoing concerns,the SRO within their schedule will continue to be dedicated to response to the High School for incidents at the High School and will follow current guidelines in place by the City for response within the City at large. 5. The District shall additionally provide an Office area only used by the SRO with a separate area for interviewing students or staff. Due to the longevity of continued use every day/all day the District will provide decontamination supplies and hand sanitizer for the SRO to use within their office and the interview area. The District will provide needed masks and reasonable equipment for the SRO. 6. The SRO will not be involved in monitoring hall passing times or other areas and events of large amounts of persons congregating unless there is a specific emergent police function to be conducted as determined by the Chief of Police. The role of the SRO may not include the general expectation that it monitors or enforces aspects of social distancing, gathering size or mask use enforcement under current emergency order—such enforcement remains the sole responsibility of the District. 7. If at anytime the assigned SRO deems necessary that it vacate the premises due to a general concern that the above provisions are not being dutifully met by the District,the SRO may promptly take that action and a return on site shall only occur upon evaluation by the City Administration or Chief of Police (or Sergeant if the Chief is unavailable)of the articulated concerns and how matters may be resolved. 3 of 29 t� 4C') S j fl IL Zl� 4r L V V i 1 I �1 i I� 4 of 29 IV Metro Cities News 08/14/20 Page 1 of 4 METRO CITIESMember Login a Search our site... UR Asaaciation d hAetrvpvlitan MuriciReltl4as Home Metro Cities News About Us Meetings&Events Membership Advocacy Policies&Resources MAMA Return to the biog Upcoming Events Metro Cities News 08/14/20 by:Jennifer Dorn Thu Sep n,2020 Category:Newsletter Metro Cities Board of Directors Meetina Category:Metro Cities Board d Directors Aug Mon Sep '1' 2020 14 Transportation&General In This Issue: Government Category:Policy Committee August Policy Committees Meet Next Week TueSep 22,2o20 State Revenues See Uptick in July Municipal Revenues Category:Policy Committee One-Day Special Session Wed Sep 23,2020 Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government Discusses Housing and Equity Metropolitan Agencies Metropolitan Council Adopts Regional Economic Framework C-gory:PorcyCommi„ee DEED Broadband Grant Application Process Open-First Step Due August 19 wedsep""020 Housing and Economic Development Category:Policy Committee August Policy Committees Meet Next Week View Full Calendar Metro Cities'four policy committees will meet next week,beginning Monday.With the exception of the Housing and Economic Development Committee,which meets in the afternoon,all meetings begin at Our Tweets 9:00 am.All committees will host speakers.Please see www.metrocitiesmn.ora for additional information on the policy committees. Tweets by MetroCitiesMN The committee speaker line-up is as follows:Luther Wynder,Executive Director,MN Valley Transit Authority(Transportation and General Government),Eric Nauman,Lead Fiscal Analyst,MN State Senate (Municipal Revenues),Tara Beard,Livable Communities Program Manager,Metropolitan Council (Metropolitan Agencies),Senator Richard Draheim and Representative Peter Fischer(Housing and Economic Development).Presentations will respectively cover suburban transit authority operations, state budget reserve and laws on un-allotment,Metropolitan Council LCA grant programs and housing work group,and housing/builders'related bills. If you have not yet signed up but would like to join a committee,please contact Jennifer Dorn at men n iferZmetrocitiesmn.ora State Revenues See Uptick in July The state's July revenue review,issued this week by MN Management and Budget,shows that net general fund revenues for the month were$178 million,or 15.4 percent,above what was forecast.The revenue review states that receipts from all major tax types exceeded projections.July marks the first month of the 2021 fiscal year.MMB notes that the review is subject to revision and variances should be treated with caution.See HERE for the memo. The next complete state budget and revenue forecast will be released in early December. Questions?Contact Patricia Nauman at patriciaC@metrocitiesmn.ora One-Day Special Session 5 of 29 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 8/21/2020 Metro Cities News 08/14/20 Page 2 of 4 The Legislature held a one-day special session,its third this year,on Wednesday,August 12th.A session was required to allow the Legislature an opportunity to weigh in on the Governor's emergency authority order,following an extension of the order.The House voted to continue the state emergency order while the Senate voted to eliminate it.The Legislature did not consider a capital investment bill.A recent state bond sale requires a'blackout'period that temporarily precludes enactment of budget related bills.(See Metro Cities'August 7 newsletter for more information on this requirement). In addition to separate actions on the emergency order,the House and Senate passed two bills.HF 1 Cantrell/SF 1 Abeler appropriates over$30 million to disability service providers.The bill appropriates $20 million for grants to providers to pay employees and maintain safety standards and$10 million for public health grants to help providers with resources to reopen safely.The bill awaits Governor Walz' signature. The Legislature also passed legislation to modify several dates in the public safety reform legislation that passed in July.HF 2 Mariani/SF 2 Limmer moves the date of the first meeting of the Ensuring Police Excellence and Improving Community Relations Advisory Council from September 1 st to October 15th,2020.The bill also mends the deadline by which a police chief must submit certain data to the POST Board from January 15th to July 1 st,2021.The legislation also makes changes to deadlines related to in-service and preservice trainings.The bill awaits the Governor's signature. The Senate voted to refuse to confirm the appointment of Department of Labor and Industry(DOLI) Commissioner Nancy Leppink.Senate members in the majority cited the commissioner's regulatory actions related to COVID-19 and other issues as reasons for refusing to confirm the appointment. Members of the Senate minority expressed opposition and provided examples of support for the commissioner from labor and business groups.The motion to consent failed on a 34-32 vote. Two bills of interest to Metro Cities were introduced on Wednesday: HF 8-Marquart:allowing local governments to distribute coronavirus relief funds to individuals,private businesses,and non-profit businesses.The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. HF 13-Elkins:increases the amount transferred to the Livable Communities tax base revitalization account(TBRA)from$5,000,000 to$10,000,000.The funding for the TBRA is financed through a distribution from the fiscal disparities pool.The bill was referred to the Property and Local Tax Division. Metro Cities will provide further information on the bills as they are considered. Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government Discusses Housing and Equity The Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government met remotely August 13 to review the Metropolitan Council's roles in housing and homelessness as well as the work of the Council's Equity Advisory Committee. Council staff presented an overview of the Council's housing work and housing planning in several different areas—Metro HRA,the Livable Communities Program,the Housing Policy Plan and 2040 comprehensive plan updates,and the Council's activities working with people experiencing homelessness.The Council's presentation can be found here. Metropolitan Council staff will also present on several areas of the Council's housing work during Metro Cities'Metropolitan Agencies policy committee meeting August 19,including potential changes to the Livable Communities Program and a new Council work group. The committee's discussion included questions from legislators on how the Council establishes and amends the Metropolitan Urban Service Area(MUSA)which is the areas served by the regional wastewater system.Legislators argued the availability of land in the MUSA is linked to regional infrastructure costs as well as land costs for single family residential development.There was also interest from legislators on future discussion of the tax levy which is a funding source for the Livable Communities programs that participating cities apply for. Council staff explained the work of the Equity Advisory Committee(EAC),which was established in 2015.The EAC advise the Metropolitan Council in its work to advance equity in the metropolitan region and meet the Council's equity commitments in Thrive MSP 2040.The EAC's 2020 workplan includes four focus areas:accessibility,affordable housing,public transit,and Council operations.That presentation can be found here. The next meeting of the Legislative Commission will likely take place in December,when it will review the proposed 2021 Council budget. 6 of 29 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 8/21/2020 Metro Cities News 08/14/20 Page 3 of 4 Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at charlie(a)metrocitiesmn.org with any questions. Metropolitan Council Adopts Regional Economic Framework The Metropolitan Council reviewed the final version of the Regional Economic Framework on August 12 and voted to adopt the document.The REF will serve as a required companion document to cities and other entities submitting applications to the federal EDA in the Department of Commerce for CARES Act funds.The Met Council was joined by the Center for Economic Inclusion and Greater MSP in drafting the document. Metro Cities and several cities submitted public comments on the draft REF.Metro Cities'comments highlighted support for all cities being eligible for the funding due to the pandemic impacting the health, economy and housing of residents and businesses across the metropolitan region.In addition to federal funds distributed by the state,this federal funding through the EDA can assist cities to meet their needs for economic vitality and resiliency as a result of COVID-19.Metro Cities and others also highlighted the importance of redevelopment as a key component of economic development. Metro Cities also urged the Metropolitan Council to acknowledge the Regional Economic Framework was developed for this specific federal funding and any other uses should only be considered after consultation with regional partners,including Metro Cities. Council staff explained several of the changes made following public comment.These included clarifying roles played by cities and counties in economic development,reflecting comments from Metro Cities and others,as well as committing to ongoing public engagement.An emphasis of the REF is addressing racial disparities and the revised document includes new language responding to comments from Black,Indigenous,People of Color(BIPOC)organizations calling for systemic change. The document also highlights the Council's work on bias and addressing racism.There is also new references and language on BIPOC employees and entrepreneurs. The Council also voted to direct staff to engage the Equity Advisory Committee on an ongoing basis with regard to implementation of,and future revisions or amendments to,the REF as well as use the framework to guide technical assistance to local governments and other entities throughout the region. Staff from each of the partner organizations will prepare joint quarterly reports on the implementation of the nine strategic priorities identified in the framework,including the use of EDA funds awarded to entities in the region. Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at charlie(a)metrocitiesmn.org with any questions. DEED Broadband Grant Application Process Open—First Step Due August 19 DEED's Office of Broadband Development(OBD)reminds all potential broadband grant applicants for this year's 2020 grant round that—prior to submitting a broadband grant application—every applicant must contact all existing wireline broadband providers in the proposed project area.This pre-application outreach requires each applicant to include a description of the proposed project and a map of the project area with the written outreach. Under current law,this must be completed no later than six weeks prior to the grant application deadline of September 30,2020.That makes the last allowable date for written(email)outreach to all existing providers in the project area to be August 19,2020. Detailed information regarding suggested format and informational details for this mandatory outreach is included in the 2020 Grant Instructions and Application at pages 27—30 and located on DEED's website. For a more detailed overview of the Border to-Border Broadband Grant process,potential applicants can view a recorded webinar-2020 Border to Border Broadband Grant Overview. For questions regarding this required pre-application outreach or other grant submittal questions, please contact OBD Staff at 651-259-7610 or deed.broadband(a)state.mn.us. Share this post: 7 of 29 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 8/21/2020 Metro Cities News 08/14/20 Page 4 of 4 Metro Cities(Association of Metropolitan Municipalities) 145 University Ave W,Suite 125 St.Paul,MN 55103 651-215-4000 Backtotop A powered by r\Members icks 8 of 29 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 8/21/2020 Metro Cities News 08/21/20 Pagel of 3 METRO CITIESMember Login a Search our site... UR Asaaciation d hAetrvpvlitan MuriciReltl4as Home Metro Cities News About Us Meetings&Events Membership Advocacy Policies&Resources MAMA Return to the biog Upcoming Events Metro Cities News 08/21/20 by:Jennifer Dorn Thu Sep n,2020 Category:Newsletter Metro Cities Board of Directors Meetina Category:Metro Cities Board d Directors Aug Mon Sep '1' 2020 21 Transportation&General In This Issue: Government Category:Policy Committee • Metropolitan Council Community Development Committee Discusses 2021 Budget Tue Sep 22,2020 MN Brownfields Accepting Applications for Brownfield Redevelopment Awards Municipal Revenues Category:Policy Committee TAB Approves TIP,Hears Updates on ABRT and Regional Solicitation Wed Sep 23,2020 Metropolitan Agencies Category:Policy Committee Wed Sep 23,2020 Housing and Economic Metropolitan Council Community Development Committee Discusses 2021 Budget Development Category:Policy Committee The Metropolitan Council's Community Development Committee(CDC)is reviewing its current budget View Full Calendar and impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic as it plans a 2021 operating budget.The committee discussed the budget,the Metro Housing and Redevelopment Authority(HRA)and parks funding on Our Tweets August 17. Tweets by MetroCitiesMN The Metro HRA continues to face a structural deficit.Federal funds for housing assistance lag one year and rental rates continue to rise.In 2020,the Council adopted higher rent limits and allowed small area fair market rents,recognizing rent variances throughout the region.The Council placed a hold on new voucher issuance,as of July 9,meaning no new vouchers have been issued in the past month.Council staff have also received additional change requests due to household income changes,likely due to COVID-19. For 2021 the Council will decide how to spend federal housing funds to meet regional needs.As in previous years,decisions include determining rent limits,whether to reduce the number of vouchers issued and whether to reduce choice in where in the region voucher holders can rent a home.The Council will set two budget items in October,rent standards and a utility allowance,that will inform the 2021 budget. The CDC also looked at parks interest earnings.Prior to 2018,all parks interest earnings were statutorily dedicated to support North Mississippi Regional Park.Since 2018,all interest earned on Regional Parks system appropriations to the Met Council are directed to be used for all open space lands under the Council's jurisdiction.There is currently$1.4 million in one-time funds available that can be used for operating costs or capital purposes.The funds can be passed through to the regional park implementing agencies or spent by the Council.Councilmembers discussed possible spending options before they will finalize a decision that will be made later this year. The CDC and other Council divisions will continue to discuss capital and operating budgets this fall before passing a final 2021 budget on December 9.Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-366-7564 or charlieZmetrocitiesmn.ora with any questions. MN Brownfields Accepting Applications for Brownfield Redevelopment Awards 9 of 29 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 8/21/2020 Metro Cities News 08/21/20 Page 2 of 3 Minnesota Brownfields is accepting applications for recognizing brownfield redevelopment projects.If your city has a project it would like highlighted,consider submitting it for this year's ReScape Awards. Award Categories Community Impact Award:Projects achieving notable community benefits,placing a high value on community outreach,incorporating equitable approaches,improving quality-of-life issues,and/or using other social innovations or public policy initiatives. Economic Impact Award:Projects modeling positive economic impacts for cities and neighborhoods involving community wealth creation,job or housing creation,increase in tax base,and/or promotion of smart growth. Environmental Impact Award:Projects innovatively preventing environmental contaminant exposures, incorporating engineered barriers,sustainable building approaches,and/or natural resource restoration. Promising Project Award:Projects currently underway or even stalled,which have shown innovative solutions to complex challenges,and promise substantial community,economic or environmental impacts upon completion. Innovation Award:Projects employing unique and innovative approaches to redevelopment challenges related to engineering,financing,legal,community outreach,or other issues. Minnesota Brownfields will also develop brief,professional promotional videos about the winning projects to disseminate information about brownfield redevelopment and the positive transformations it creates for individuals and communities,across the state. Cities may submit Letter of Interest nominations and talk with Minnesota Brownfields staff before submitting full applications.The deadline for letters of interest has been extended into late August. More information can be found by emailing rescapeawardQmnbrown fields.ora. TAB Approves TIP,Hears Updates on ABRT and Regional Solicitation The Transportation Advisory Board(TAB)approved the 2021-24 Transportation Improvement Plan(TIP) this week.By federal regulation,the TIP must be developed at least every four years.The Metropolitan Council revises its TIP every year in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program(STIP).Federal law requires that all transportation projects that will be partially funded with federal funds must be in an approved Transportation Improvement Program and meet the following four tests:fiscal constraint,consistency with the adopted regional transportation plan(TPP),air quality conformity and opportunity for public input. The TAB was presented with public comments on the TIP.Staff noted that they received a higherthan usual number of comments.Staff explained that many comments related to policy and project selection and will be used to make adjustments to the Transportation Policy Plan(TPP).To view the final 2021- 2024 TIP,click here. The TAB also heard an update on the Regional Solicitation including the Network Next process and Regional Solicitation Policy work group.The group is made up of TAB members and is considering a request by staff to delay the selection of the F Line ABRT route.Network Next is a 20-year plan for the Metro Transit bus network.Due to the pandemic and its impact on public engagement,the working group recommends delaying selection of the route that will become the F Line from December 2020 to April of 2021,to allow more time for public outreach.The ABRT program was created in the last Regional Solicitation and is intended to fully fund an ABRT project in the current Solicitation,which included the creation of a public outreach strategy and timeline.Many TAB members expressed support for extending the timeline for a decision on the project until April.The recommendation to delay a decision until April will be before the TAB at their September meeting.To view the presentation presented to the committee,click here. Staff also presented an update on the Regional Solicitation scoring process to the TAB.The application deadline was May 15th.The eight scoring committees have been meeting in June,July and August. Scoring committees have done some outreach to applicants for clarification on projects.The Final draft of scores will be considered by the Funding and Programming Committee of the Technical Advisory Committee.Applicants will be able to appeal before scores are finalized by Funding and Programming in September. Share this post: 10 of 29 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 8/21/2020 Metro Cities News 08/21/20 Page 3 of 3 Metro Cities(Association of Metropolitan Municipalities) 145 University Ave W,Suite 125 St.Paul,MN 55103 651-215-4000 Backtotop A powered by r\Members icks 11 of 29 https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&yea... 8/21/2020 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:LGN Federal Update:August 17,2020 Date: Monday,August 17,2020 1:05:53 PM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. <rfsherman@locklaw.com> To: marymccomber@aol.com<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Mon,Aug 17, 2020 11:41 am Subject: LGN Federal Update:August 17, 2020 View • F—]Forward logo image FN II J. Kanninen LGN Federal Update: August 17, 2020 12 of 29 Partner load image House to Return This Week to Address Postal Service Concerns Members of the House will return to Washington this week, earlier than scheduled, to work on urgent legislation aimed at shoring up the U.S. Postal Service ahead of November's elections. Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the move in a "Dear Colleague" letter last night. A vote on the Delivering forAmerica Act is likely to take place later this week. The bill "prohibits the Postal Service from implementing any Emily J. Tranter changes to operations or level of service it had in place on January 1, Lead Lobbyist, Policy and 2020," Pelosi said in the letter. Concerns arose in recent days after the Federal Government Postal Service warned 46 states last week that it may not be able to Affairs deliver their ballots on time for Election Day. load image Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY),who leads the House Oversight and Reform Committee, asked Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to testify at a hearing on August 24 about the changes he has made to postal services, months before what is expected to be a surge in voting by mail. DeJoy, also faces an August 21 deadline to produce a variety of documents and information relating to reforms he has ordered. The Postal Service has announced several changes to mail delivery Nathaniel C. Mussell operations and the agency's structure since DeJoy took office.A July Partner memo instructed postal workers to leave some mail behind at load image distribution centers and limited their overtime work, potentially delaying deliveries.A separate memo unveiled in August announced that 23 top Postal Service executives would be displaced or reassigned. Minnesota Congressional Delegation Urges IRS to Address Backlog in Processing Tax Returns All 10 members of Minnesota's congressional delegation came together to write a letter to the head of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)expressing concern about continued delays in the processing of Lianne M. Endo paper tax returns and requesting further information on what the Federal Relations agency plans to do to address this issue. load image The full text of the letter can be read here. Relief Bill Negotiations Unlikely to Resume Before September With the collapse of talks between House Leadership and the Trump Administration earlier this month, a new coronavirus relief bill is not expected to be agreed to or passed before September. While members of the House will be returning this week to address concerns related to the Postal Service, votes are not yet expected on other issues. Megan G. Knight Federal Relations White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is continuing to press for a small-scale rescue package that would include stimulus checks for individuals and aid for small businesses. He said the GOP would back $10 billion in funding for the post office that congressional Democrats have been seeking. Speaker Pelosi has repeatedly rejected suggestions of piecemeal legislative solutions. 13 of 29 load image Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that Senators get 24 hour notice if they need to return to Washington, but he has given no indication that he plans on convening the chamber prior to the end of Robert F.Sherman the scheduled August recess. The deadlock has persisted despite warnings from Federal Reserve officials, economists, governors, and Federal Relations mayors that with much of the earlier stimulus exhausted, the risk to the load image economy grows every day that goes by without a deal. Minnesota Delegation Notes •Senators Amy Klobuchar(D-MN)and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the University of Minnesota has received $1,000,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to expand substance use disorder treatment in rural areas through the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. Read more here. Vince M. Spinner Federal Relations •Congressman Jim Hagedorn (R-MN-01)was interviewed on KTTC load image Evening News to discuss federal relief for farmers and small business owners in Southern Minnesota. Read more here. •Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN-02) announced $2.8 million in grants will go to improve and modernize the Burnsville Bus Garage, which provides public transportation services in Dakota and Scott counties. Read more here. •Congressman Dean Phillips(D-MN-03) introduced the Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act,which would limit the ability of former members Randy Kelly of Congress to influence the legislative process, modernize lobbying Senior Advisor data to make it more accessible to Americans, and provide multiple load image reforms to strengthen enforcement. Read more here. •Congresswoman Betty McCollum(D-MN-04)and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar(D-MN-05) introduced the Israeli ® Annexation Non-Recognition Act, a bill to prohibit the United States from formally recognizing or providing aid to any area of the West Bank annexed by the Government of Israel. Read more here. •Congressman Tom Emmer(R-MN-06)announced an award of $4,412,890 under the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program for the replacement, rehabilitation, and acquisition of buses throughout Minnesota, including in the Sixth Congressional District. Read more here. •Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN-07) led a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative and Secretary of Agriculture urging the use of the USMCA to ensure that Canada and Mexico deliver on all their trade obligations related to dairy products. Read more here. •Congressman Pete Stauber(R-MN-08) introduced the Last Mile 14 of 29 Act,which would create a grant program to help small businesses build the'last mile' of broadband infrastructure. Read more here. "8 Click here to opt-out of receiving future communications. Copyright©2020 15 of 29 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:COVID-19 Update:Stalemate on Local Funding,National Conventions,and More Date: Wednesday,August 19,2020 8:56:29 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League of Cities (NLC) <covid19@nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 8:52 am Subject: COVID-19 Update: Stalemate on Local Funding, National Conventions, and More If this message is not displaying properly,please view the online version. National League of Cities LEADERSHIP UPDATE Colleagues, For the last five months, NLC has worked as closely as ever with the state municipal leagues to keep federal leaders updated with accurate on-the-ground accounts from municipal governments; and factual, data driven assessments of local needs related to COVID-19. The current stalemate in Congress over the next emergency relief package is a clear and distressing message to local officials that some in Congress and the Administration remain unconvinced or unaware of the grim reality facing communities large and small across the nation. With our politicians convening at both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, our Cities are Essential message is more important than ever when they engage in discussions about recovery. Cities, towns and villages are the backbone of our nation's democracy. We cannot let politicians at the national level forget that. Our communities are not only facing the coronavirus pandemic; tragedy and natural disasters continue to occur in lockstep with COVID and its fallouts. The record-breaking heat here in California is fueling nearly 30 wildfires across the state. The devastation will put further strain on local communities that are already strapped for resources. The urgency of our message increases each day Congress refuses direct federal aid to our communities. 16 of 29 It's been a long fight, but we can't give up now. Your voices matter, your communities matter. We ask that you continue to take action by letting your members of Congress know that Cities Are Essential. Sending you strength, Joe Buscaino 04 President, National League of Cities President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council ON THE FRONTLINES: MAYOR MARC WILLAMS, ARVADA, CO Mayor Williams is proud of residents of Arvada and how they rallied to comply with the new and necessary orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the community. And more importantly, how the city's Chamber of Commerce worked with small businesses to help launch a small business assistance loan program that resulted in more than $2.8 million in loans. Learn more how Arvada showed, "we can do this," said Mayor Williams. ON THE FRONTLINES: MAYOR MICHAEL WILLAMS, ARVADA, CO RESOURCES UPCOMING EVENTS Webinar I Early Lessons for Effective and Equitable Contact Tracing I Friday, August 21, 1:30 PM ET Join NLC partner, Mathmatica, for an event that will bring together a diverse set of national, state, and local perspectives to discuss successes, challenges, and early lessons learned from COVID-19 contact-tracing programs. Panelists will share insights on what works to reach vulnerable communities, address COVID-related health disparities, and connect people with the appropriate services. Register here. OPPORTUNITIES 17 of 29 National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine launches new resource National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine launches new resource to help government decision makers more effectively encourage universal and persistent adoption of health-promoting behaviors to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The resource includes: strategies to make adoption of preventive behaviors more likely and communications strategies to encourage adoption of protective behaviors. View the resource here. NLC Summer of Savings Highlight COVID Resources from Partners Public-private partnerships have become even more important as cities and towns navigate the financial fallout from COVDI-19. NLC corporate partners have amassed a collection of resources to help municipalities in their response to coronavirus. From grant sources to accessing PPE, NLC partners are available to help local leaders in their fight against COVID. Learn more about their resources. Leadership Applications Open ®� BEST PRACTICES Why Short-Term Rentals Matter to Reopening Cities Since the outbreak of COVID-19, many cities have come to a standstill—closing most restaurants, gyms and other businesses ®; while the virus spread and stressed hospital systems. These closures have been critically necessary to try to contain the infection rate, but have also hurt cities and economies everywhere. Read more. Providing Enough Food for Everyone in Boston, Massachusetts A city of nearly 700,000 people (about 11 percent of whom are 65 or older), Boston, Massachusetts, joined the AARP Network of 8` Age-Friendly States and Communities in 2014. Its age-friendly effort is led by two groups,and The city's Age Strong Commission, through it's Age-Friendly Boston leads Boston's age- friendly effort. Read More. 18 of 29 IN THE NEWS The Recession is About to Slam Cities. 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To stop receiving these emails, click here. 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy I @ 2020 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic 19 of 29 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Financial Health of America's Cities,Towns and Villages On the Brink Date: Saturday,August 15,2020 6:55:29 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League Of Cities (NLC)<news@nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Sat, Aug 15, 2020 6:06 am Subject: Financial Health of America's Cities, Towns and Villages On the Brink View in browser. City Fiscal Conditions Report Recap 8 2020 City Fiscal Conditions Report: Financial Health of America's Cities, Towns and Villages On the Brink In its 35th year, NLC released the 2020 City Fiscal Condition Report during a virtual release event with special guest and Chief Economist, Dr. Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics. Findings in the report reveal 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 to recover from the impact of COVID-19. Read more. 20 of 29 leadership application ad ®� Cities and Libraries Partner to Achieve a Complete Census Count We love our community, and we're determined to prove `®' it with our commitment to civic engagement and a complete count. Because in Kansas City — as in every city — everyone should know they count. Read more. Addressing Utility & Small Business Needs in Frederick, MD Mayor Michal O'Connor knew the devastating impact 8° that the novel coronavirus had wreaked on communities nearby. That spurred quick action to address the needs of the community's most vulnerable and to shore up the small businesses that were central to Frederick's economy. Read more. 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Update your communication preferences. 22 of 29 This message was intended for: marymccomber@aol.com 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy I @ 2020 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic 23 of 29 Local Market Update - July 2020 A RESEARCH TOOL PROVIDED BY THE SAINT PAUL AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSO s p a a r + 50.0% - 28.6% + 23.9% Change in Change in Change in Oak Park Heights New Listings Closed Sales Median Sales Price July Year to Date 2019 2020 + 2019 2020 + New Listings 8 12 +50.0% 42 46 +9.5% Closed Sales 7 5 -28.6% 29 36 +24.1% Median Sales Price` $230,000 $285,000 +23.9% $220,000 $277,500 +26.1% Average Sales Price' $239,000 $253,600 +6.1% $240,478 $298,597 +24.2% Price Per Square Foot` $165 $142 -13.9% $151 $167 +10.9% Percent of Original List Price Received" 97.5% 97.2% -0.3% 98.4% 99.1% +0.7% Days on Market Until Sale 52 42 -19.2% 43 65 +51.2% Inventory of Homes for Sale 9 10 +11.1% -- -- Months Supply of Inventory 2.3 1.9 -17.4% -- -- Does not account for seller concessions. i Activity for one month can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size. July ■2019 .2020 Year to Date 02019 2020 12 46 42 36 8 7 29 5 mqppwI. !Li �IIL +50.0% -28.6% +9.5% +24.1% New Listings Closed Sales New Listings Closed Sales Change in Median Sales Price from Prior Year (6-Month Average)" 16-County Twin Cities Region Oak Park Heights +100% +80% +60% +40% +20% 0% -20% -40% -60% 1-2008 1-2009 1-2010 1-2011 1-2012 1-2013 1-2014 1-2015 1-2016 1-2017 1-2018 1-2019 1-2020 "Each dot represents the change in median sales price from the prior year using a 6-month weighted average. This means that each of the 6 months used in a dot are proportioned according to their share of sales during that period. 24 of 29 Current as of August 10,2020.All data from NorthstarMLS. i Powered by ShowingTime. Mm&y,August V,2-11:55:14AM milord— High For weekly votes From:Slade Jrnsrn[cormnumcatirns�greaterstilhazterchamber.com] S—Monday,August 17,2020 9:05 AM To:Muy McComber Subject Gr Still—Chamber UPDATES for week of Augu917th [hftpe:66.googlrnaerernteN.cons/proxy/C6Lr7Eg7V7a3Ua314f)HbDWP Oi70tG.,Ln 9fGa9EjWBp z NkMvzBCOTRgyaN 7QLZ9yW,a Pa ,,A xwwXl5nWhdMYxga3CeXyzKIECKCv VfRE9RPCwSxRpsx NgmKN1S58NAjJ�N- JDfI>12ppV_ig.0-d<1-ftGftpe:ehambvmasterblobzcore.wind,wanes/vaerfilea/UaerAilea/charnbere257/Imag.Vdl,StmngEBC-5.Mg] Hello&.the Chamber SlatE-Here is yow Weedy Update from the Chamber-Virtual Evrnts and helpfid business rerowces! Upcoming Chamber virtual wrnts O to Chamber&convnutiry members-oontivue to check ow Evrnts C.]-d.r<�6w! **Please REGISTER for evrnts to receive Zoom Link! Wednesday.August 19th,3:00 pm.-WBB Puk Party-Womrn in business,Loin Ua!,Details Wednesday,August 19th,4:00 pm.-weMea B2B Monthly Oprn Meeting,Ddl ils4ntos://ueateratillwatschamber.com/evrnfa/de[aila/wanee[-626-montlilv-Dorn-meetine-OS-19-20?0.30550?caladarMontl>=2020-08-01> CANCELLED!Joint CHAMBER MIXER:Celebration rn the St.Croix Cruise2020 scheduled for August20th Urrfor6mately ave aregoivg m postprnethe Joint Chamber Cruise,schaluled 5s August 20,m Augwt of2021. With theweerlaiv times and state guidelines,wehave low mgistratirn and arrnY able to hoar tlsia evrnt iv the fiw manner,as wehaveiv tlse past. the safety and wellness of crr members and corunurury is ow first priority. Ifyou did reserve a spot and made peymrnt,wewill be reaclsivg out to you directly.lhank you for yow underaCmdivg. Still timet,play Golf or Bean Bags!Monday.Auevst 24th-Chamber Open Golf&Bean Bags Toumamrnt at the Stillwater Country Club Reser e a Team to ph y....or Sponsorship! NEW DATES for the Chamber's Community Evrnts: Satwday&Sunday.October 3&4-Iliverbwn Fall Art Aestival 2020,Lowell Park,downtown Still— Food T-1,Extravaganza,Washivgtrn Cwnty Fargrounds-CANCELLED THIS YEAR!Coming back June 19,2021 Community Showcase+Job Fair-CANCELLED THIS YEAR!Coming back Spring 2021 the Chamber's-bait-hp, ea—llwat—h—berl rm/—d-19,Wdatew>has rngoivg,updated COVID-19 R..—for ow M.A—&Comrwriity Businesses! Please rnjoy[Isis We ue Valley S—g!VmEO<httoa:/vouW.b MMS4VRi9-7W>that ave had fim making uowd ow convnuniti.! (Big Thanksto Boo Creatine-stirs:a is.facebook.—BooCreative LC/>fis putting[Isis together!) FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGES: Greats Stilhvater Chamber Facebook Page-rttoa://crawly.facebookcom/GreaterStillwataChambao Weare Valley S—gFaeebook Profile FRAME _ _— CrntaetUa< fr a WeAre Valley S—g poster m put up iv yow window! Chamber Members UNITE _ pivate Faeebook Mg _ -aplaceto Unite and shareiv conversation! the Great Valley Rally Faeebook pag -a pages,follow for all that the Valley is doing to Rally for ow businesses. »>LOOK}FERE fr additional Press Releases fiom area orgaruzatirna! }rttpa://ci3.googleuaerconterd.com/Froxy/QbSAiM3YDl�j6RMBVAucFhtCfINj—ms LzavB3XeK,f6VRHIWMGIzVSCx5H,vMQe LeCvM.VA7pUpM-B9BCAvl4J�j,G--xCG-p zvc0o8MgA-hskSw QdAnoveSZCRuAc70XOWIkdIg8u7K69VBZW- _zQAchsaO-d<1-ftkhttpa://chambmreaterblob.sere.windows.vd/uaerfilea/IJaeAilea/chambcs257/Imege/PogetherStrovger.JPg]�ank You Recently Rrnewed Chamber MEMBERS: Anderson Heating Brine's Market Hassis Painhvorh MPC Propertier Corymatirn Oak Meadows Senior Luing Stillwater Rivtivg Stillwater Rotuy Club Thomas arses Conaenetion,Inc THANK YOU DONORS! [https://ci4.googlwserconterd.com/Fnoxy/YvEGi9Uag7m HOa OEaMX.iYJyD9hgoSvQh4Uljv_HZJa bMt JCefbdN ,,E7pTMIcTMN,g f 1QiBUFkgKdM 2YgrZGOLDLzoY AAgSEx7UgGM0oyN22A- XBumDVo4PhXwmO Acss_XCWVicAhfFb2gryypiDZ3i6CpR22.Q=aO-d-el-ftghttps://d.bumaat .bi.b.core.wind.w.U.us ileaXIJ Fil.a/rh.bera/257/Image/FBEver Cov R.Ilyfzhr h.ber.Mg]Ch.ber Champions-$1000+gifts—nib.fi. City of Oak Park Heights First Slate Bank and'Bust Keller Williams-Kuiv Housley Homes Leo's ari11&Malt Shop Matlmui ONu11 Electric The Lumberjack Chamber Boorters-$500 up to$1000 gift contribution Budget Blivda of Still—/L ke El— Ch—be Neighbors-$100 up to$500 gift contribution Armette S.H.— Anchored Health Chiropractic Ed.--I.---Resowee Services Interiors of Stillwater Jim Herbert/Mortgages Unlimited 25 of 29 Karrn&Dave Ratte Limide.Cyd., Mabd'aI-Cream Shop Phil&S. St.Oren the paMerahip plan ShaShal..i,,, Shiley Barone St.Cmiz Valla Cmix Chordamrn rrepraa Willow Ilio.Travel Youth Advantage RALLY for yow ChamberContribute TODAY!4sttoa://--fillwat.chamb..com/evrnts/detai 1.Idly-for-vow-chamber-31408?calrndarMonth 2020-06-01, (https:/ci5.googleuaQcontad.com/poxy/iyMmRaO-prM MOQTLh9OLVnOXIoan5GhUWQZK-YMEg7iE3a5005kZ6MzY jw15MHR1VgUSVvexuc11QrmwCE5A1B4v6mQHYZ- 908QrRiYR&d BgFtUX QK1bMuWKiCu9bY7aBvYefAjU ,,dhvIBVASO-d-el-ftt%ttpa://chambamaater.blob.core.avirdowa.ref.0 filea/U.Filen/chambQ./25]/lmagdChambaNeaaalogojpg]SabmitYOURNeave&Arwowc.nrn forthe September edition of ow monthly Chamb.Newa - DEADLINE[o submit is Aug 26th-onsite out on September tat!Email Slaeie!< »UPDATES« Waahington County Small Bwm—COVID-19 RdkfFwd AVAILABLE NOW!It.&ve August 24,2020 To provide an.grnq buaireaa aaaiatancegrwta to small local buaiv.eea iv Waduvgtve Cwnry adv.ady impacted by the COVID-19 pavdemiq the Waslrivgton Coity Small Business ReliefFwd will profde gmnta ofup to$15,000 to employee-laaed small budne.ea and$],500 for self-employed rntrepra/ewa.Employee-baaed buainesaea will be prioritized for tiding and self-anployed rntrepre/ewa and home-based buainesaea will bewait-listed pending fimd availability. Aida can vely be sisal for Aed.d CARES Act eligible COVID-19 related w ivewral public health emergrncy buaiveaa opaativg expenses,ivdudivg rrntpaymrnta,cormnercial mortgagepaymrnts,paymrnta to auppli¢a,paymrnta b privffie utility comprniea w other critical von-payroll buaiv.a exprna.(ivdudivg exprna.related to reopauvg)as approved by MCCD and the CDA.If any odxr COVID-19 related buaiveaa aaaiatancegrant fila waerxaved from the SBA Paycheck Protection Prograrq Economiclvjwy Diaaater Loan,Panda tic Uvanployrrcnt A.iatauoe,local city or township grants-db,State of Mirmeaota Depadmrnt ofEmploymrnt and E—,ti Ikvdopmrnt,Waduvgtve Cowty feuds may NOT be used for the eanie exprna.that were paidavith other aowcea of fide. Application car/be fowd here! Ifyve lave queativea about the applications.please contact MCCD by emailatwccovidrdiefr(Dmcedmn.wgGna�Itn:aamenvi AreliePgmccAmm aby phone at 612-789-8838 Applications will be managed by Tyler Hil.beok,Oprn to Buai—-B-m—Adviam at the Waduvgtve Cowty C—tity De Il pnrnt Agrney,7645 C-11 Blvd.,Wvedbwy;work telephone is 612-789-8838,cell is 312402-6954,and..it is wcmvidaelief(ljneedmn.wg<mailto:aaccovidadieUoimeedmn.we>.Mwein(o/xnation is atwavay.waahivgmnewmrycda.wg4mo.� vaahivemncowNedaoreP With the rnd of the additional$600 wanploymrntbrnefita,ave are rnwwaging people m safely get backto work iv ow ewrrnt.and temporary,`new vormd world'm porvote and support ow economy and well being of ow cmvnwities.We have paMaed with ow neighb.ing Chambers,and a few months Mek created the Wadungtve CowtyChamber Coalition which consists of five Chamb.a and Waal i,tve Cowtystaff.INi indudea: * Cottage Grove Area Chamber * Forest Lake Area Chamber * Greater Stillwater Chamber * White Bear Area Chamber * Woodbwy Area Chamber * Waahivgtve Cowty Workforce and Econmtie Dwdopmrnt We weworkivg with the Waahivgtw Cowry Workforce Depadmrnt to host a aeries of virtual job faire to a aaiat buaiveaaea and help gd an plW—backtowork.PI—rapid to a few qu.tivea HERE.<htl, fw.aa_gldl inTMDP MA ,fY,1,6 We plm to h- -.1 job faire in diff—industries in the mveth ofAug.g. NEW:Updated guide to PPP loan forgivrneaa fiom the Orttoe://wavay.uschamba.comse,t,defenit/filea/uam ow foreivmeaa-euide.odf?tbdid=lwAR ALr1W B]]]awiSl2uRfl,7W6fti hL-]owFENd9lothniOa,QV]AMS U.S.Chamber of Cvew.,-hM,//wavay.uschamb..com/ait./default/files/uam ove forervrn.s enidendf fbelid=lwAR ALr1W B777awiS12u fb'/W6fvhL-1owFENd9lothniOaiOV 7Ald8k>4sttna//avvavuschamba.o asites/ddault/files/uam ove f t-iv—a ewdeodf? tbdid=lwAMALrlM-B777awiS l2uRtb7W6f hL-1owFENd91o9miOaiOV]AldS Chang.to the program mdudc Extending the timet.aprnd PPP fwd.fiom 8 weeks m 24 weeks. Lowering the amowt that moat be sprnt ve payroll ft.75%to 60% E.t.ding the d.dlire to r.tore FTEa and payroll ft.Iwe 30,2020 to Dee.31,2020. Setting the repaymrnt tam for loans made atter Iwe 4,2020 at five yearn. I9.aewatchdua VIDEOIhttp/: +v ymesbarnm/wamhR.k1g neCCenO>k.tl.Chamb.'a recall Mimr—R dyC—city diacuaaiw at Lift Bridge Brewery-Il—k you f Valley A--Ch—ld for capturing the LIVE diacuaaiw! the Crntera for Di—. Cvetrol and Prevrntive(CDC)has provided guidwce and r.oweea to support bwi--Ihftoa:/hvavay.edc.eon/corwavims/2019-neon/ohn/huldive-wet.-avatanhtmishat arereopemvg after prolmged ahuMown.thisguidarceindoles: * (iuidwcefor mold aavarrn.a,momtorivg,and ranediative: * Steps to minimize Legivedla risk fiom atagvwt a standing waRr: * Aliat ofmaoweea to help bwiv.a.addr.eih.eiaau.. Waahivgtve Cwnry Public Health and Evvvomnrnt is evemitted to paMerivg with bwiv.a.to provide irdo/xnative and support dwivg the COVID-19 pavdanic.Buaiv.a owners are rnwwaged to review tlua irdo/xnatiw as they begin to reoprn or prepare for reopening. Additimd informative is avdlable m ow webait >.For qu.tivea,pl.ae call 651430-6655 w contact yow inspector directly. the inter Stillwater Chamb.ofCvew.ce4sttpa://wavay.facebookemJ(ir.terStillaazterChamb./?_ttt K-R-R&cid=ARC2fte1]I9[BpBq,n OZw9e .YcD]1mm8EW3m9du3SO9YSNaG=12aEzoiXiuB- 9gYaW5dLymkZ&fief--mrntiwa& - %5BO%S 68.AR lEigePh2�YMWg]bWVljoBWpdzlp]IMETRS-XKoWFanvl7lhD OhK3QL111i5.SAga 5X9UEkEeGSPjce AOyAw 11 W696KFgLFOUEKgHM1 Apt6MkG pFR S,XalmOmoIEH4aTjMae9sl9U2Zddg68tNFZBbwRfganeoDKgdV.7ASL4hINaSVAOM3rk=l buVa69OZg1a2hgjOSMayldx zahGKG 8fl8d5Lp2X6a26ii2ogakE=Qjgz 3Pnt kzD5TbiB-,,i'N4yjl9Sh9kM]ILYO8Vfdjd2N8a9PvQII19pYi—isa manb.ofthe MiwesoG Chamb.of Cvewace<httpa://wavay.facebookcom/MNChambor/?_tr/_=K-R-R&ad=ARAHyGoReL]wlujO=- wEg 5ml]8j4FaU6Sfi&2TN2 qix EpN1o6gw KYMgidXwYVu Yk.G4D&f,d,.tims&_#s_%ABO%5D=68AR lFige b2uVIFYMWg]bdVljoBWpdzlp]I MS- XKoWFanvt]IhD OhK3QL111i5.0 Aqa 5X9UEkEc kPjce AOyAwz1sW696 gLFOUEKgH91w Apt6MkC- pFREBvXdmOmo]EH4aTjMae9xl9U2Zddg68tNFZBbwRfgweoDKgdV.7ASix4hl.SVAO]3rk=l buVa69OZg1a2hgjOSMayldx zahGKG_8t78d5Lp2X6a26ii2ogokE=Qjgz 3Pnt kzD5TbiB-ahr]V4yjl9Sh9kM]ILYOSVfdjd2N8a9RQII19pYi—.As Chamb.members,wecan povide ow bwiv.a.with a a aiatancevithregardsto acemaske,gloves,pl-iglaaa,dewing a uppli.,hand—mtiz.,eta1?1- checkwt theprograrn}FERE Waahingtw Camty'a Oprn 6t.Bui—lhttp:/hanvav —bvaivess orgy daff(Tyla HA.beck,Buai..Adciaor)l—naked un to paaa I.g hiaeontadivfomativemow local buaiv.a.as hie offices provide flee financial and bnaiv.aplarwvgawiceato ow wiry.Additiwally,]yl.isapointofcor t ). Tyl.oau be reached at 612-789-8838(work)312-0 2-6954(cell)GI.becl @,.dmn.org-,It,thilsabuLZ,,,,Am,,v> 20/20 Viaive fiom the Executive Director: [httpa://ci3.googlwaercontrnt.com/poxy/ix 2r19yK9Ja.Ij-1c7z IEO6R14y,2MNrgVyR3V.f9iEFVLTvMQfi.8HcOCxXkb_fOB.WSBarXca-9OvEdgOZX1N3X]CXj8LMGBAAD1RQIcxb]INC8j6gR WAhwlwgWZVx- Cco09lUtMDLjExaZ3gvDGXTG--a0dol-ftkhttpa://chamb.maaRr.blob.core.wivdoaaa.vet/ueafilea/IIa.Ailea/chambers/25]/Image/EmlaaceOURAunse].pvg] Enriching the life of err—.city is a fundamerdal mle of the Ch—b. wd we accomplish due aapeet of ow tiaaim through a variety of wiry evrnta and aetiviti.that mdvtw the atrrngth and vibrancy fthe Greats Still,—Area wd every ua,collaborativdy,into OUR folie. Hello Ch—b.Manb.a and Cvewwruty L d.a: Waahingtw Cmuty Small Bwinesa COVID-19 Relief]Fwd is AVAILABLENOW! To provide an.grncy bwi——i--grits m small local bwiv.sea iv Waduvgtw County ad—ly impacted by the COVID-19 pavdaria the Waduvgtve Cowty Small 13,t vm a RdiefFwd will provide gmuta ofp m$15,000 m employee-heed small bwive..wd$7,500 for adf-.nployed rntreprmeura.Employee-baaed bwiv.aea will be prioritized for fording wd adf-.nployed rntreprmeura wd home-baaed bwiv.a.will bewdt-listed prndivg fwd-.ilability. Fwd.can,dy be used for Fed.d CARES Act digible COVID-19 rdated or ivw/red public health an.grncy b-m—op.ativg exprna.,ivdudivg rrntpaymrnta,cormnercid modgagepaymrnts,paymrnta m suppliers,paymrnta m private utilitycomp'ea or oth. critical vve-payroll bwiv.a exprna.(mdudivg exprna.rdated m reopauvg)as approved by MCCD wd the CDA.If wy otter COVID-19 rdated b-m—aaaiatance grit fid-,—received fiom the SBA Paycheck Protective Progrerm Econveuclvjwy Dieser. 26 of 29 Loan,Panderdc Uvemploymerrt Assistance,local Gry or rownship grants and/or State of Mirmesota Departmerrt ofEmploymerrt and Economic Development,Wasluvgton Cowry fide may NOT beused for the eanie expenses that were paid with other sowces of fide. Application earn be fowd here! 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IbclidA,,AR1hu7YOK-NmiU hHSvB8sRON WOeC28Fa PABIVeENAM DBSvk- �htto:secure2.c}rambvmaate.com/direetarvseriletPoladr.eif?CCID=257&Correaoond®ceID=858712] This email waa aerrt m behalf of Geater Snlhaata Chamber of Commerce by GowdeZone,4837 Cowry Road 77,Nisswa,MN 56468.To waubsexibe clickhere4stto://ereaterstillwatachamber.chambermaster.emJcrnmnwication eubscribe? >.Ifyou have questions or conmerrta amng tlus email or Gowthz—ser in general,please contactue by email at support@growtlizorc.com4na!Itn_w�prni/dvrrnvth�...�ecnm? 0 27 of 29 https://www.hometownsource.cora/sun_thisweek/free/lakeviIle-city-administrator-honored-with-league-of- minnesota-cities-award/article_3b39b09a-dd53-11 ea-al6c-ab250b528ce7.html Lakeville city administrator honored with League of Minnesota Cities award Aug 14, 2020 w Justin Miller Lakeville City Administrator Justin Miller was recently named as the 2020 James F. Miller Leadership Award winner by the League of Minnesota Cities. The award is considered the league's highest honor for appointed city officials and is given annually in recognition for outstanding service. It is named for former league Executive Director James F. Miller, who retired in 2015 after 22 years of service. Justin Miller has worked as Lakeville's administrator since 2014, after holding similar positions for the cities of Mendota Heights and Falcon Heights. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Austin College and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Kansas. Miller is also a credentialed manager through the International City/County Management Association and a former board member for the League of Minnesota Cities. In addition to his league involvement, Miller has served on the Downtown Lakeville Business Association and Lakeville Arenas Board, and as the past chair of the Dakota Communications Center Board. He is noted for maintaining and building professional relationships that are beneficial for the community with state legislators, the Metropolitan Council and the county board and staff. Miller has testified at legislative hearings and is a frequent speaker at community events. 28 of 29 https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_thisweek/community/rosemount/rosemount-city-administrator-receives- icrna-credential/article_f42489f0-dd7f-11 ea-9210-37218c214190.html Rosemount city administrator receives IGMA credential Aug 17, 2020 Logan Martin, city administrator for Rosemount, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association. Martin is one of more than 1,300 local , government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program. 1CMA's mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics and by increasing the proficiency of appointed chief administrative officers, assistant administrators, and other employees who serve local governments and regional entities Lagan., v"artin around the world. The organization's 13,000 members in 27 countries also include educators, students and other local government employees. To receive the prestigious 1CMA credential, a member must have significant experience as a senior management executive in local government; have earned a degree, preferably in public administration or a related field; and demonstrated a commitment to high standards of integrity and to lifelong learning and professional development. "We congratulate Mr. Martin on achieving this designation from [CMA," Rosemount Mayor William Droste said. "Residents of Rosemount expect and deserve high-quality service from their government, and a focus on professional development in our senior leadership and staff is an 29 of 29