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UPCOMINMG MEETING SCHEDULE—Thru 12/21/2020
Zoning&Development Items:
1. No new applications have been received. The Planning Commission still remains one member
short, however the City has received an application from a person who lives on Paris Ave. The
Commission will plan to interview this applicant in October.(15th)
2. The new residents in the PALMER STATION development have reached out to the City with
complaints about traffic noise along Oakgreen Ave.Their concerns are that people accelerate too
fast one they head south of 58th Street. We have responded that Staff will install appliable
VEHICLE NOISE ORDINANCE ENFORCED and will place the Police Speed Trailer nearby—once repairs are complete. Please see the attached email
from residents Bill&Rita Fornell.
3. Mr. Nolde and Oakgreen Senior Living has some punch list items to still address at their site,
please see the enclosed letter from STANTEC that outlines these items; none of these are too
major,but should get done before winter.
4. The City has continued its engagement with WENDY'S and their compliance issues with their
new roof-top HVAC units; the City did require that these units be screened in conjunction with
their significant remodeling. Unfortunately,their proposed HVAC units as they are now installed
did not result in a material lowering of their exposed height.City Ordinance does require these to
be screened under new construction, considering their other improvements they did commit to
make these changes.They were given preliminary occupancy permits on this condition.A simple
screening device will address this matter, basically a short fence installed on the roof would takea r w+
care of the issue.The Bottom image shows the NEW site conditions. NOW...all that said, it is
not vast) different from Joseph's or other structures nearby the difference is the major14
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remodeling at this site included fagade improvements, but is that enough to formally trigger this
requirement?So,it is an ongoing conversation...
5. Xcel Energy is seeking to reduce its monitoring of stormwater from the Moelter Site—Fly Ash(Oak Park Crossing Park)from three times per year to twice
per year.See the enclosed request. This does not seem problematic as the site is completed/sealed and on-going monitoring for the past several years
has not resulted in any problematic findings with on-site run-off. This reporting requirement is to the MPCA which is seeking City concurrence. Staff will
review this in detail next week,but the request seems reasonable.The monitoring site is located just down the slope(south)of the walking path and small
hexagon shelter.
6. Related to their new facility,Central Automotive is seeking 36 months to pay their required Water,Sewer,Storm Connection Fees and their Park Dedication
Charges.Staff will be reviewing this request and would expect to have this matter on the Council's Oct 13th agenda for consideration.Their reasoning is
to assist in their total financing package with their lender as it will free up other immediate equity necessary to make a loan that may be short due to lower
appraisal values or other immediate project contributions.
COVID-19 Matters:
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know what you might need and we can very likely supply it.
Other Items:
• The City received two contacts on its ONLINE- CONTACT FORM— Enclosed: Compliments on
the new resurfaced Tennis Courts&Inquiry to City looking for readers of children's books.
• Xcel Energy is rolling out a new CREDIT Program—see enclosed flyer.
• METRO CITIES NEWS for 9-25-20
Mayor McComber provided:
1. Various NLC Updates—for 9/19 and 9/24
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Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
Thursday, October 8 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Tuesday, October 13 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Monday, October 19 6:00 p.m. Parks and Trails Commission Meeting
(VIA ZOOM Videoconference)
Wednesday, October 21 4:00 p.m. Allen S. King Plant Advisory Committee
Meeting
(City Hall)
Tuesday, October 27 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Thursday, October 12 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Friday, November 13 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Monday, November 16 6:00 p.m. Parks and Trails Commission Meeting
(VIA ZOOM Videoconference)
Wednesday, November 18 4:00 p.m. Allen S. King Plant Advisory Committee
Meeting
(City Hall)
Tuesday, December 8 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Thursday, December 10 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Wednesday, December 16 4:00 p.m. Allen S. King Plant Advisory Committee
Meeting
(City Hall)
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Monday, December 21 6:00 p.m. Parks and Trails Commission Meeting
(VIA ZOOM Videoconference)
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From: ba ha mama ma(Wrontiernet.net
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Re: Noisy roads
Date: Friday,September 25,2020 8:06:08 AM
Hi Eric, I believe all 3 of those things together will hopefully get the point across. And if
possible maybe a little more police presence with those things in place will show a seriousness
to the problem. We really appreciate your efforts and anything you do is better than nothing, at
least you are listening to our concerns and trying to do something about it, that makes a
difference in itself. We will look forward to those things being in place and will be interesting
to see what happens. Thankyou so much again.
Kind regards, Bill and Rita
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad
On Thursday, September 24,2020, 3:11 PM,Eric Johnson<eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com>
wrote:
Bill
Thank you for reaching out; we are securing some signs "VEHICLE NOISE
ORDINANCED ENFORCED" hopefully it may make these drivers take it a bit
easier.
We will also see if a simple"SLOW" sign may help too...
Our speed trail with radar is being repaired, but finding a vendor who car repair
RADAR will not be a fast endeavor.
Oakgreen Ave. is a busy roadway and to be honest there is not terribly much that
can be done; but perhaps these will help somewhat.
Take care
Eric
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From: bahamamama@frontiemet.net<bahamamama@frontiernet.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 8:59 AM
To: Eric Johnson <eaj ohnson@ city ofoakparkheights.c om>
Subject: Noisy roads
Hello Eric, this is Bill and Rita Fornell, we along with Janine and Sandy and Bill
came last week and spoke with you about the loud cars and speed on Oak Green
and the 4 way stop. Unfortunately there is no way to get lisence plate numbers as
they are going too fast. But I do know of a 2019 white Camero, 1968 maroon
camero with hood scoop both have spoilers. Several trucks, black one and red and
white pick up and a yellow pickup, all with very loud exhaust pipes, but don't
know the makes. I know this probably doesn't help much. I do know though I
have been watching times and it seems the worst is between 3:30 and 11:00 pm. I
hope this helps. We appreciate your listening and your efforts to make this a more
enjoyable and safe neighborhood. We love it here but the road noise is very much
a problem for us and we hope it gets a bit better with your help.
Thank you, Rita and Bill Fornell
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad
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Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
® Stantec 733 Marquette Avenue Suite 1000,Minneapolis MN 55402-2309
September 22, 2020
File: 193800151
Attention: Mr. Eric Johnson, City Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
4168 Oak Park Blvd. N.,
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Reference: Oak Park Senior Living Phase 5—Corrections Required
Dear Eric,
We have determined that there are several items that need correction on the Oakgreen Senior Living
Phase 5 project.
The new curb placed in the area of the previous driveway on Nova Scotia (across from the Lowes
entrance) needs to be removed and replaced to achieve the proper curb grade elevations. The curb that
was placed is higher than the road, so the water on the road in that area will not flow into the curb.
Currently, the water will flow on the road along the seam of the bituminous patch in front of the curb, which
is unacceptable. It is recommended that the pavement patch encompass the full lane along the curb that
is replaced. The developer will need to schedule this work so that the City's inspector is present.
In addition, the items outlined on the storm sewer inspection notice dated 12/19/2019 (attached) still need
to be addressed. The silt covers/baskets that remain on many of the catch basins in the parking lot also
need to be removed.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
City Engineer
Phone: 612-712-2085
Lee.Mann@stantec.com
Attachment: Inspection report dated 12/19/2020
c. file
Julie Hultman, Building Official
Andy Kegley, DPW
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September 25, 2020
Mr. Eric Johnson
City Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Permit Application for Minor Modification—City Acknowledgement
A.S. King Ash Disposal Facility
Solid Waste Permit No. 54
Dear Mr. Johnson,
Xcel Energy is planning to submit a Permit application for minor modification for the A.S. King
Ash Disposal Facility (ADF) to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPGA) to reduce
groundwater sampling frequency from three (i.e. spring, summer, fall) to two times (i.e. spring
and fall) per year; and to update the groundwater monitoring parameter list and associated
intervention limits to current MPCA list for coal combustion residuals. As part of the application,
acknowledgement/permission with a signature from an official at the City of Oak Park Heights
(City) is required to ensure all local requirements are being met with regard to the ADF.
As reported in the 2019 Annual Groundwater Monitoring Report to the MPGA, groundwater
quality at the ADF is considered stable over the long- and short-term with improving
groundwater quality along the southern border of the facility. Since the groundwater is exhibiting
stable with improving water quality over 10+ years, monitoring three times per year at the ADF
is unnecessary and monitoring two times per year is adequate to detect pollution from the ADF.
The ADF is currently used as City park, does not hold any licenses/approvals from the City and
is otherwise compliant with City regulations. Xcel Energy hereby requests
acknowledgement/permission from the City to submit this Permit application for minor
modification to the MPCA by signing Section III(B) of the of the application. If you have any
questions regarding the enclosed application, please contact me at (651) 238-0715 or
manuel.d.castillo(a,xcelenergy.com.
Sincerely,
Manuel Castillo
Manuel Castillo
Sr. Environmental Analyst
Xcel Energy Environmental Services
cc: David Katzner,Xcel Energy
Eric Ealy,Xcel Energy
Jeff Berrington Xcel Energy
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III. Local acknowledgment/permission for (Minn. stat. § 116.07, subp. 4)
This section is primarily meant to notify the county and local authorities of the applicant's intent so that all county and local
ordinances and plans can be met. It is intended to validate that counties and local authorities were properly notified of this permit
application for construction and operation. Signature by the county or local authority is not meant to imply approval.
A. County acknowledgment/permission (to be completed by County Solid Waste Administrator or County Zoning Administrator)
Print name: Gary Bruns Title: Supervisor, Environmental Program
Email: gary.bruns@co.washington.mn.us Phone: 651-430-6655
Organization: Washington County
Address: 14969 62nd Street North
City: Stillwater State: MN Zip: 55082
Signature: Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
B. Local acknowledgment/permission (to be completed by a township, local building, or zoning office)
Print name: Eric Johnson Title: City Administrator
Email: eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com Phone: 651-439-4439
Organization: City of Oak Park Heights
Address: 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N.
City: Oak Park Heights State: MN Zip: 55082
Signature: Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
In lieu of completion of this part of the application, the applicant may submit documentation that the applicant has sent
appropriate notification to the county and local authorities. Documentation must consist of copies of letters sent to the county
and local authorities via certified mail, return receipt requested and copies of the signed return receipt.
C. Local approvals
Have all local licenses/approvals been acquired? ❑Yes ® No
If yes, please list all approvals, include issuances and expiration dates (include a copy of each approval)
If no, please explain:
No licenses/approvals are currently required for the site since it is a closed facility.
D. Solid waste transfer facilities and source-separated organic material (SSOM) compost facilities
The applicant for a transfer facility or SSOM compost facility must attach copies of all required municipal licenses/approvals,
unless the applicant is a municipality. The MPCA will not process an application without these approvals. See Minn. R. 7001.3400,
item C, or 7001.3375 item L for more details. If no municipal approvals are required the owner or operator must sign the statement
below stating that no municipal approvals are required.
I certify, no municipal approvals are required:
Print name: Title:
Signature: Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
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From: Jennifer Pinski
To: Eric Johnson;Andrew Kealev
Subject: FW:Contact Us(form)has been filled out on your site.
Date: Friday,September 25,2020 8:44:27 AM
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Your Site has received new information through a form.
Form:Contact Us
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Name:Taia
Street Address: Morley
Phone No.:
Email Address: Tmred@mac.com
Question or Comment: I'd like to thank those responsible for taking great care of Swager Park.We've enjoyed the
tennis courts at the park,especially in COVID-19 times when fewer recreational options have been available.Thank
you for keeping the nets up these last 6 months.
I noticed the courts have recently been resurfaced.The new surface is fantastic,commendations to whomever did
the work! We are hoping the nets stay up all winter since outdoor play is a recommended safe option for recreation
and tennis is a socially distanced sport.A little cold weather won't keep tennis players away.
Thanks again for providing this important community resource.
Sincerely,
Taia Morley
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From: Jennifer Pinski
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: FW:Contact Us(form)has been filled out on your site.
Date: Thursday,September 24,2020 2:16:29 PM
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Site URL:www.cityofoakparkheights.com
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Name:Mikal Wulf
Street Address: 14150 54th st n
Phone No.: 6513987627
Email Address:mikalmamer@yahoo.com
Question or Comment: Lily Lake Elementary School is going to be having there first ever Read-a-thou,I am not
asking for money. I was wondering if the Mayor or other people who work for Oak Park Heights would be
interested in recording themselves reading a children's book. I am hoping to put out two-three videos a day when
the read-a-thou is going on. I would love it if you could help us out!! Right now it matters more than most that we
have people in our community willing to help support our schools and for the children to know that they are being
supported.
Thank you so much for your time,
Mikal Wulf
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Xcel Energy Media Relations
Xcel Energy 414 Nicollet Mall, 401-7
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 215-5300
www.xcelenergy.com
Xcel Energy proposes new bill credits to help
customers
Minneapolis (Sept. 16, 2020) As part of its efforts to help customers hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic,
Xcel Energy has proposed a new Payment Plan Credit Program to encourage electric customers with
high balances to set up payment arrangements to keep from falling further behind on their bills.
Participation in this program will help customers pay down their balances and avoid potential electric
service disconnections in the future. This proposal is subject to approval by the Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission.
"As some of our customers continue to experience hardship due to the pandemic, we want them to know
that we are here for them,"said Chris Clark, president, Xcel Energy-Minnesota. "We're committed to the
communities we serve, and we will continue to support our customers if they're having difficulty paying
their bills."
Residential customers with balances of more than $1,000 who are not currently enrolled in a payment
plan would be eligible to enroll in this new program. Through the program, they would be able to receive
bill credits equal to 75% of their current balance—25% would be provided as an upfront credit and the
remaining 50% would be issued in equal monthly bill credits for up to eleven months, as long as
payments continue to be made.
In March, Xcel Energy announced that the company would not disconnect residential electric customers
until further notice. As the Cold Weather Rule is set to go in to effect in October, electric service
disconnections will not resume for residential customers until at least April 2021.
If the proposal is approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, the company would work
directly with customers who are eligible for the program.
About Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across
eight Western and Midwestern states. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company is an industry leader
in responsibly reducing carbon emissions and producing and delivering clean energy solutions from a
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variety of renewable sources at competitive prices. For more information, visit xcelenergy.com or follow
us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Metropolitan Council,Metro HRA Apply for Mobility Demonstration Program Funds
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Updated Federal FAQ—Coronavirus Relief Fund(CRF)
This week,the US Department of Treasury released a new FAQ document relating to eligible expenses
for the Coronavirus Relief Fund(CRF).
Question#63 and question#s 70-72 are updated regarding record keeping requirements for public
health and public safety employees significantly dedicated to mitigating or responding to the COVID-19
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2020 Policy Committees
Metro Cities'four legislative policy committees completed the work of reviewing and recommending
legislative policies this week.Each committee held three meetings and hosted speakers on a variety of
topics including federal COVID-19 assistance,the Governor's Blue Ribbon Committee on the
Metropolitan Council,new MnDOT bridge ownership and maintenance guidance,re-use of commercial
properties and redevelopment,un-allotment and the state's budget reserve policy and status,suburban
transit operations,and other topics.
Thank you to the four committee chairs and to committee members for your work and participation this
year.The policy recommendations made by the committees will be forwarded to the Metro Cities Board
of Directors for consideration at their October 8th meeting.Once the policies are approved by the Board,
they will be posted on-line,and forwarded to Metro Cities'membership for adoption at the policy
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Metropolitan Water Supply and Water Programs Update
Metropolitan Council staff presented a water supply report to the Metropolitan Council's Environment
Committee.The report,previously presented to the Council and submitted to the Legislature,includes
information on how the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee(MAWSAC)and its
technical advisory committee(TAC)worked to increase local input in water supply planning processes
and to increase coordination on water supply use and data collection.The report highlights programs
such as the MnTAP Water Efficiency Intern Program,Water Efficiency Grant Program,and Regional
Groundwater Modeling.To view the report,click here.
Council staff also updated the committee on a request by the Metropolitan Council to the Clean Water
Council(CWC)for water supply planning and funding for its water efficiency grant program.The CWC's
recommendation includes$2.3 million to support water supply planning and the grant program.The
grant program funds city efforts that reduce local water use.Metro Cities submitted a letter to the CDC
to support this funding.The Legislature will make a final decision on the distribution of Clean Water
Funds in the 2021 session.To view the CWC recommendations click here.
Metropolitan Council,Metro HRA Apply for Mobility Demonstration Program Funds
The Community Development Committee and full Metropolitan Council this week approved its
application for participating in the U.S.Department of Housing Urban Development's Housing Choice
Voucher Mobility Demonstration program.
HUD is offering five to ten grants of$4 to$10 million for the Housing Choice Voucher Mobility
Demonstration program.The demonstration project is to provide voucher assistance and mobility-
related services to families with children to encourage them to move to lower poverty areas,to expand
their access to opportunity areas,and to evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies pursued under the
demonstration.Staff and committee members expressed support for the demonstration project,citing
research showing the benefits of growing up in neighborhoods with lower poverty levels and reducing
intergenerational poverty.
Award announcements are expected to be made in December 2020.If awarded to the Metro HRA,it
would begin with a planning year followed by several years of program implementation,to be completed
by October 2028.
Metropolitan Council Releases 2019 Plat Monitoring Report-Shows Increased
Density
The Community Development Committee received a staff update on 2019 platting activities at its
September 21 meeting.The report shows the overall density of development and assesses the
availability of the metropolitan region's land supply.
Data,from 44 cities and one township,showed that in 2019 the participating communities approved a
total of 127 plats.131 plats were approved in 2018.These plats accounted for 6,313 housing units,
single and multi-family,on 1,677.9 acres of net developable land.In 2019,54 percent of platted units
were single family units and 46 percent were multifamily units.The Council's net density policy is three
units per acre.The 2019 report shows 3.8 units per acre net density,an increase from 3.0 in 2018.The
CDC presentation,with data visualization,can be found here.
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Subject: Fwd:Cities are Leading Through the Chaos
Date: Thursday,September 24,2020 11:25:59 AM
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As we close in on the end of the 2020 Census and the Presidential election, we have two huge
opportunities to set our communities up for success in their recovery. Yesterday was National
Voter Registration Day, and, like many of you, I have been urging my residents to register to vote.
Voting is essential to keep our democracy vibrant.
We would be remiss not to mention the passing of a titan of justice and equality, Justice Ruth
Bader Ginsberg. Justice Ginsberg was often a champion for local government, defending them
on a national level. She gave her life to public service, and as local elected leaders we must honor
her legacy of benevolence.
NLC is still fighting for you every day. On Monday, we released a statement in response to
Attorney General Barr's attack on cities. Local leaders need federal partners that unite us, not
ones that deepen the divide between levels of government. We have been leading through the
chaos for months, it's time for Congress to provide support.
Sending you strength,
Joe Buscaino
® President, National League of Cities
President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Webinar I Creating Lasting Affordability Through Community Land Trusts
Wednesday, September 23 at 1:00 PM ET
More than 250 community land trusts in the United States provide affordable rental and
homeownership opportunities largely for low-and moderate-families in urban, suburban, and
rural communities. Join us as we hear from Grounded Solutions Network and three community
land trusts on how they create lasting affordability in their cities with support from their
municipality. Register here.
Webinar I COVID-19+Race: Using Disaggregated Data to Build Equity
Monday, September 28 at 2:30 pm ET
Hear from Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, Dr. Mary Bassett of Harvard University and Justin
Edwards of Social Progress Imperative how data can be crucial to understanding inequities in
health and how to address them. Register to join this conversation and hear these three
important perspectives on how to build more equitable communities.
Webinar I Cities of Opportunity: Learning Lab
Monday, September 28 at 3:00 PM ET
Join our first quarterly interactive discussion to learn more about how municipal leaders from
across the country are using a comprehensive view of health and wellbeing to respond to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Local leaders from the cities of Las Vegas, NV and Charlotte, NC will
share their experiences and insights on housing, city planning, and racial equity. Register
here.
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Webinar I Housing and What's Around It—Where we live and how well we live after
COVID-19
Wednesday, September 30 at 3:00 PM ET
The COVID-19 pandemic reinforces the reality that housing and where we live are pillars of
everyday wellbeing. Join the National League of Cities for a discussion with municipal,
philanthropic and policy leaders who will examine strategies for leveraging public-private
partnerships in the quest for greater housing and health equity within COVID-19 recovery
strategies. Register here.
COVID-19 + Equity Hackathon: Municipalities Invited to Apply
Tyler Technologies and Code for America are hosting a virtual hackathon. Submit your
challenge through Oct. 8 and earn an opportunity for technology experts to help your
community develop useful solutions for efficiently responding to equity challenges brought on
by COVID-19. Reserve your spot at the Civic Mixer on Oct. 1 to learn more.
Cities Invited to Apply to Cities of Opportunity Action Cohort
A new peer-learning community will provide local officials the opportunity to share ideas on
how to address holistic, interconnected factors that affect life expectancy and harness political
will with other leaders, stakeholders and multi-sector partners to deliver equitable and resilient
futures for all residents. Learn more and apply here.
Congress Needs to Elevate and Extend the Transportation Programs before September
30th
The COVID-19 pandemic has created fiscal strain at the local level, with billions in estimated
lost revenue for city and county governments, and the uncertainty of the federal share of
transportation funding continuing only adds to this burden. Join us in asking Congress to
elevate and extend the transportation programs before the deadline at the end of the month!
BEST PRACTICES
How Miami-Dade Catered to Older Adults Needs During
COVID-19
Even before any cases were reported in the county, Miami-Dade
J®; Mayor Carlos Gimenez pulled together a task force encompassing
more than 80 local stakeholders, including county officials and
civic leaders working on housing, food assistance, and other
sectors directly affected by the pandemic. Read More.
Preventing Isolation and Hunger in the Nation's Capital
Food security is also a threat for many of DC's older population,
so the city's Department of Aging and Community Living has
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`®` revamped its programs to deliver meals to more than 5,000
residents who previously were fed at facilities that are now closed.
Read More.
IN THE NEWS
Experts Predict A Big Increase In High School Dropouts Is On The Horizon
Huffington Post-September 18, 2020
Accela, OpenCities Partner on No-Code Digital Services Tool
GovTech-September 17, 2020
NYC mayor to furlough employees for a week, including himself
Axios-September 16, 2020
Be a HERO if you want the country to HEAL
Bond Buyer-September 14, 2020
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Subject: Fwd: Don"t Miss Out: NLC"s Small Business Resiliency Conference
Date: Thursday,September 24,2020 11:15:26 AM
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Small businesses are a major economic engine for
their town, village or city.
Register for National League of Cities Small Business Economic Resiliency
Conference and hear how local leaders, municipal staff have adopted new
strategies and practices for supporting small businesses.
From developing resiliency and promoting equity and inclusion, this two-day
conference will highlight innovative programs from the City of Mesa, Town of
Gilbert and Town of Queen Creek.
This event is hosted by NLC's First Tier Suburbs Council and TIP Strategies, a
nationally renowned consulting firm on economic development.
DATE: Tuesday, Sept. 29 and Wednesday, Sept. 30
TIME: 8 am- 11 :00 am MST
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Among the topics on the agenda:
• Challenges and opportunities in COVID-19 resiliency
• Entrepreneurship trends and resources
• Success stories from Phoenix East Valley Cities
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Subject: Fwd: Reimagining Public Safety in 2020
Date: Saturday,September 19,2020 1:04:32 PM
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Engaging Leaders Voices- New Visions of Public Safety
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Engaging Leaders Voices: New Visions of Public Safety
Local leaders should be at the forefront of conversations, helping to create
equitable, innovative, and improved systems that address the often-thwarted
history of law enforcement in our country.
Here at the National League of Cities (NLC), we know the importance of peer
learning, helping local leaders address these types of challenges and
equipping them and their staff with resources critical to implementing change.
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REAL Training
Q&A with HELO President David Luna
This week marks the beginning of Hispanic/Latinx
History Month, a month that celebrates the
independence of many Latin American countries and
the history, culture and achievements of Latinos and
Afro-Latinos. Councilmember David Luna is an active
constituency group member and is currently serving as
the president of the NLC's Hispanic Elected Local
Officials (HELD). Read more.
ADA30: Increasing Access and Opportunity
Today, the importance of their efforts resonates louder
than ever, because capitalizing on the talents of all
u segments of the population, including people with
disabilities, will be essential for our economic recovery
and growth in the coming months. Read more.
Cities Face $14 Billion Funding Gap for Spending
on Housing
According to the analysis, most states are expected to
®` face a significant gap between what they need to spend
on housing in their communities and what they are
receiving from state and federal governments. Read
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more.
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News
Youth Themselves Must Help Design Supports To Protect Them From
Homelessness
Youth Today- September 17, 2020
NYC mayor to furlough employees for a week, including himself
Axios - September 16, 2020
Be a HERO if you want the country to HEAL
Bond Buyer- September 14, 2020
Announcements
Register for an NLC Refresher - Regional Webinars
Join your peers for a refresher on NLC and its resources. Learn what benefits
are available to help your community fight COVID-19, how our corporate
partners are ready to assist local government, and the experts available at
NLC to share best practices and case studies. Join your regional call on
Tuesday, Sept. 22 or Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 12:00 pm ET.
Register here for South Regional Call
Register here for West Regional Call
Register here for Midwest Regional Call
Register here for Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Call
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APPLY: Leadership Application EXTENDED!
2020 has been like no other and in the face the many challenges facing local
leaders, NLC is extending the deadline for leadership applications for one
week. We know our local leaders are busy. Applications are due Tuesday,
Sept. 28. We value our members and are made better by your leadership.
Apply today!
REGISTER: COVID + Race: Using Disaggregated Data to Build Equity
COVID-19 continues to have a disproportionate impact on Black, Indigenous
and Communities of Color. On September 28 at 2:30 pm ET, hear from
renowned academic and former NY Commissioner of Health Dr. Mary Bassett,
Justin Edwards of Social Progress Imperative and Jackson, MS Mayor
Chokwe Lumumba how data can be crucial in addressing these inequities.
Register now.
Congress Must Extend the Census 2020 Deadline
Rushing the census by prematurely concluding data collection will result in
inaccurate information and disproportionate impacts on historically under-
counted communities. We must get the 2020 Census right — to best represent
our nation's communities and accurately allocate resources and
representation for the next ten years. Send a letter and call on Congress to
pass The Census Deadline Extension Act!
Congress Needs to Elevate and Extend the Transportation Programs
before September 30th
The COVID-19 pandemic has created fiscal strain at the local level, with
billions in estimated lost revenue for city and county governments, and the
uncertainty of the federal share of transportation funding continuing only adds
to this burden. Join us in asking Congress to elevate and extend the
transportation programs before the deadline at the end of the month! Learn
more.
Job Postings
Instrument Technician Supervisor - Bureau of Environmental Services
City Manager - City of Bainbridge Island, WA
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