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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes- October 9th 2020 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: October 9', 2020 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator Zoninq &Development Items: 1. No new applications have been received. COVID-19 Matters: • This is the Governor's- PORTAL https://mn.aov/covidl9—Many documents/Exec. Orders can be found. Washington County has initiated a County Dashboard containing more localized COVID-19 Impacts and rates LINK->>HERE. 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. • The City received THANK YOU letters and EMAIL from MEALS FROM THE HEART and TIRE PROS—which were a recipient of a City Business Grants;as well as a"thank you"card from the CVB for the$15,000 allocation.—See enclosed. Other Items: There is rumor of a possible BONDING BILL—actually happening —we may know more next week. If the City's Norell Ave. project is funded; we will need to quickly pivot to STANTEC to commence design and bidding. This may be challenging to see happen in the City's usually preferred bidding timelines of very early in each year. But we will try. Mayor McComber provided: 1. Lockridge—Grindal Federal Update for 10/5/20 2. NLC Update for 10/7/20 Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. � '� / � .� �� � � . / %� � � �Ar� r r � t �. j � n h .- . Y, 1 '�;:,, 1,r ar,' t r s-, q`��"�r-� �4�9y1„tiY .+1 T rn'' T ._ I � /� 1 kv �S r�`�'rf � � � r `Y ; �h - r. '� :r� ,. � � A � � � � ` ti h�� j�� A SL � r � s .M �_. ��'=r';w ���� l � • � MEALS FROM THE HEART Hope starts when hunger ends 0 5600 Memorial Avenue North,Oak Park Heights.MN 55082 651-829-3232 v L v L E O w 7 v E 0 October 6, 2020 City of Oak Park Heights Eric Johnson, City Administrator VIA EMAIL Dear Eric, This letter is in response to the $1600.00 grant received by Meals From The Heart and the letter from the City of Oak Park Heights dated June 4, 2020. We greatly appreciated receiving the grant as we purchased PPE and cleaning supplies and utilized our resources in developing our COVID-19 preparedness plan and event - safety plan. The grant was needed and provided substantial impact as we navigated the changes to our nonprofit operation. Thank you again for providing this. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Kind regards, `�. `<5�, Todd King CFO From: Judd Andrews To: Eric Johnson Subject: $2,500 grant impact Date: Wednesday,September 30,2020 9:24:30 AM Attachments: imaoe001.ono Eric, The restrictions and public fear surrounding COVID-19 have certainly made significant impacts to our business. While we have maintained as busy as possible and kept all staff on hand, we are significantly below projections. Funds made available through EIDL, PPP, and local grants have assisted us with our operating costs so we can keep our doors open and keep all of our staff employed. We also have been able to invest in outdoor seating and additional marketing efforts as a result. We thank you for your assistance in keeping our business going! Here's to hoping for a better 2021! Judd Andrews President W &X%=Exwn Local: 651/430-0099 Toll-Free: 888/312-0099 Direct & Fax: 651/439-6650 R" 01; From: Lockridoe Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. To: Eric Johnson Subject: LGN Federal Update:October 5,2020 Date: Monday,October 5,2020 2:53:23 PM ViewOnlineLike F—ltweet F—]Forward logo image Rebecca J. Kanninen Partner The U.S. Senate is scheduled to meet today, but it will be a brief session after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said over the weekend he'll seek consent to recess the Chamber for the next two weeks.The change comes amid an outbreak of the coronavirus as three Senators have tested positive for the virus in the past few days and at least eight others are known to have had direct exposure. load image Several are in self isolation.Although none of those who tested positive so far have reported falling seriously ill. However,while the full Senate will now be in recess, the Judiciary Committee hearings over Emily J. Tranter the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barret are still scheduled to begin Lead Lobbyist, Policy and on October 12. The House is not in session this week, but some Federal Government committee work is scheduled in both chambers. Affa i rs load image President Presses for Stimulus Deal; Negotiations Ongoing President Trump expressed his support for moving forward with a deal on another round of pandemic aid quickly to jolt the U.S. economic recovery, saying the country"wants and needs"fiscal stimulus. With the President still receiving treatment at Walter Reed military hospital outside Washington after testing positive for the coronavirus, his message over the weekend departed from his health to focus on weeks of partisan deadlock over another stimulus bill. Nathaniel C. Mussell House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that negotiations with the Partner White House will press ahead and the President's Covid-19 diagnosis load image might change the tenor of the talks by underscoring the seriousness of the pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday that the talks have sped up in the last few days, though he didn't make a prediction about the eventual outcome. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin tested negative for Covid-19 again on Saturday, allowing him to continue to lead the negotiations on behalf of the White House. This comes as the House of Representatives approved a new coronavirus relief package (H.R. 925)on Thursday, October 1. This proposal is the latest version put forward for a Phase IV stimulus Leanne M. Endo package in the ongoing negotiations between the White House and Federal Relations Congress. The House voted 214-207 to pass this measure, while load image Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin continue to try to negotiate a bipartisan deal that could clear both the House and Senate. Seventeen Democrats voted against the measure, and no Republicans supported it. This latest package is largely a revised version of the HEROES Act, passed by the House on May 12, also along party lines. This version reduces the cost of the economic relief package from$3.4 trillion to $2.2 trillion. The House released the revised $2.2 trillion bill to highlight Vince M. Spinner their willingness to compromise. However, the vote to approve the Federal Relations legislation at the end of last week served largely as a symbolic gesture, showing that the House still supports taking robust action to respond to the pandemic. Even so the legislation still costs $1.6 trillion more than the latest proposal to pass the Senate. And while the Trump Administration's most recent offer to Speaker Pelosi for a $1.6 trillion package began to bridge the divide over the cost of a stimulus, it still leaves a large gap between the Democratic and Republican top-line load image offers, a disagreement that has dragged on for months. The longstanding fight over how much aid to provide to state and local governments remains the major sticking point. Randy Kelly In addition, time will be incredibly tight. Even if a deal comes together Senior Advisor this week the Senate won't be back in session until October 19. House load image lawmakers could return to Washington for a vote, or vote via proxy, if a deal is reached. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer(D-MD)said lawmakers will be given 24 hours' notice ahead of a potential vote. What to Watch This Week Election Misinformation: The House Administration Subcommittee on Elections plans a hearing Tuesday on voting rights, election administration and misinformation during the 2020 elections. IRS &Virus: The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations plans a hearing Wednesday on the IRS and the Covid-19 pandemic. Financial Health: The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth will hold a Wednesday hearing on the "fiscal outlook." Debate: The vice presidential debate is scheduled for Wednesday. Minnesota Delegation Notes • Senators Amy Klobuchar(D-MN)and Tina Smith (D-MN)joined Senate colleagues to introduce the Great Lakes Navigation Act,which will require the Great Lakes Navigation System to receive no less than 12 percent of total annual funding from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Read more here. • Congressman Jim Hagedorn (R-MN-01) introduced the Farm and Agricultural Worker Safety Education Act, which would provide opportunities for Land Grant Universities, Historically Black Colleges & Universities, and Tribal Colleges to help in the fight against COVID-19 by expanding the Rural Health Safety Education Competitive Grants Program. Read more here. • Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN-02) helped to secure two policy priorities, an extension of Commodity Credit Corporation funding and an extension of Pandemic EBT, in the Continuing Resolution extending government funding to December 11. Read more here. • Congressman Dean Phillips (D-MN-03) introduced the Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act, which would provide for permanent coverage and payment parity for telehealth services at the federal level. Read more here. • Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN-04)and Senator Tom Udall (D-NM), Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Interior and Environment, respectively, sent an inquiry letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler after they were notified of the EPA's intended reorganization of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Read more here. • Congresswoman Ilhan Omar(D-MN-05) passed two amendments as part of the House's recent clean energy package: one on identifying current federal subsidies of fossil fuel production, and one creating a federal grant program to help local governments invest in waste reduction initiatives. Read more here. • Congressman Tom Emmer(R-MN-06) introduced the Securities Clarity Act,which aims to provide a path to regulatory certainty for digital assets and other emerging technologies under securities law. Read more here. • Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN-07) had provisions of his bill, the Renewable Fuel Standard Integrity Act, aimed at protecting biofuels producers, included in the House's energy legislation. Read more here. • Congressman Pete Stauber(R-MN-08)applauded the House passage of two bills aimed at addressing the high rates of missing and murdered indigenous women, Savanna's Act and the Not Invisible Act. Read more here. From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Local Leaders Never Give Up Date: Wednesday,October 7,2020 9:27:08 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League of Cities (NLC) <covid19@nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Wed, Oct 7, 2020 8:34 am Subject: Local Leaders Never Give Up If this message is not displaying properly,please view the online version. National League of Cities LEADERSHIP UPDATE Colleagues, America's cities, towns and villages are reeling from the financial impact of the pandemic while continuing to expend significant resources to combat ongoing cases of COVID-19, recover from natural disasters and provide essentials services to their residents. We are deeply disappointed to see that the President stopped further negotiations on a package that would have delivered critical aid to communities across the country. Abandoning our communities in this time of need will have a profound impact on the safety, health and economic security of all Americans. I'm continually inspired by your dedication as local leaders during such difficult times. I know you're frustrated that negotiations for the federal COVID-19 relief package have been halted by the president. I am too. It would be easy to throw in the towel and assume no federal aid package will ever be passed—that moving Congress to act might be more than we can expect. But as local leaders, we can never give up the fight. This is too important. Some good news! NLC's 2020 City Summit Early Bird pricing deadline has been extended to October 9, REGISTER NOW to save 25%. We've announced two of our keynote speakers: Van Jones, Political Contributor, CNN and Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control. Together at City Summit, we will learn how to move America's cities, towns and villages forward in a COVID- 19 world. Sending you strength, Joe Buscaino ®. President, National League of Cities President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council Virtual City Summit - Register Today 0. RESOURCES UPCOMING EVENTS US Mayors Roundtable: Will Washington Bring Jobs to Our Cities? Thursday, October 15 13:00 PM ET Mayor Steve Benjamin of Columbia, SC host Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Mayor Michael Hancock in conversation about jobs in their cities in the wake of COVID-19 and how they are working to revive and rebuild their economies. Register to join the conversation. Webinar I How Equitable Fines and Fees Strengthens Financial Security For Families Tuesday, October 20 11:00 PM ET Join NLC and Mayor Melvin Carter of the City of Saint Paul, MN for an engaging virtual presentation and discussion on key lessons learned from the CAFFE initiative and hear from local leaders about why reforming these crucial systems, through an equitable lens, can build financial security for all residents. Register now. Virtual Convening I National Housing, Hazards, and Health Municipal Convening Tuesday, October 20 112:45 PM ET In partnership with the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development's Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, NLC will host a virtual convening of local leaders, partner organizations and national experts to exchange key learnings and ideas on how best to address today's most pressing housing issues to advance the most promising policies and practices for all communities. Register here. OPPORTUNITIES Cities and Health Systems: A New Community of Practice In partnership with the Center to Advance Community Health and Equity at the Public Health Institute, NLC has created a new learning community for up to 12 cities to receive in-depth assistance focused on fostering alignment and collaboration between cities and health systems. In the wake of COVID-19, the aim of this effort is to ensure robust city and health system partnerships to improve health outcomes and advance equity. You can learn more and download the application to join here. Deadline to apply has been extended to October 23, 2020. Apply Today: Cities of Opportunity Action Cohort Local officials can seize the moment to change power structures, policies and systems that have blocked opportunities for marginalized communities over generations. NLC is helping local leaders address holistic, interconnected factors that affect life expectancy and help build resilient futures for all residents. Learn more and access the application to join this new cohort here. NLC Member Survey: How Can NLC Better Serve Your Municipality? In this rapidly changing environment, the National League of Cities is looking to its membership to help guide its direction. NLC is partnering with McKinley Associates to hear from NLC members to lead this research effort. Take just 15 minutes to complete this NLC member survey. Complete survey here. BEST PRACTICES The Importance of Voter Engagement During Racial Uprisings and A Global Pandemic Municipalities are on the front lines of American democracy. Every ® city leader can commit to two steps to address disenfranchisement in our current voting system to ensure that 100% of voters have a safe and accessible opportunity to cast a ballot in every election, regardless of a global pandemic. Read More. Three Ways COVID-19 Impacts Millennials Differently Than Boomers We know that COVID-19 mortality rates rise with age. But although the pandemic has huge implications for residents of all ages, there is much less news about generational differences in emotional, physical, and economic wellbeing. Read More. IN THE NEWS Fed's Powell Says U.S. Faces `Tragic' Risks From Doing Too Little to Support Economy The Wall Street Journal-October 6, 2020 Pandemic-related budget cuts leave travelers with rough roads, outdated airports and fewer transit options The Washington Post-October 3, 2020 Stressed U.S. Cities See Slim Shot at Covid Relief After Shutout Investing.com -October 1, 2020 National League of Cities 8 A LK You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. Update your communication preferences. This message was intended for: marymccomber@aol.com. To stop receiving these emails, click here. 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy I @ 2020 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic