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weekly Notes- November 13th 2020
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: November 13th,2020 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Zoning &Development Items: 44� 1. KEEP IT GROWING —SMOKE SHOP - has made an application for a CUP — to offer UHAUL trucks /trailers-, this is expected to be on the December Planning Commission 2. The MET COUNCIL is asking for input about cities experiences with the 2018 Comprehensive Planning process—via a SURVEY MONKEY. This is the link if you would like to take that survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/86CX6NT Note:The City did offer its opinions about that process in Sept 2019 and has been resent to them and is also enclosed here. 3. The City did grant a timeline extension to MENARDS for their yard-entrance modifications,their work has not commenced and their time limits have expired. Please see the enclosed letter. 4. There are various STORAGE CONTAINERS located in yards/driveways in the City and that have been in place for several months.... These are not approved and City has asked that these be removed by 12/31/20. 5. A VRBO may be operating at 14820 57th street—a letter has been sent seeking information. COVID-19 Matters: • This is the Governor's-PORTAL https://mn.gov/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. • Staff has discussed possible options to possibly reduce City Hall presence,but did decide to hold the status quo until the Governor possibly"turns- the-dials".Staff are all reminded to implement social distancing,hand-washing,masks,and other protocols.We will continue to monitor the situation of course as it relates to internal City operations. Many cities are reviewing their operations and will change from time to time. Washington County Administrators Group has compiled a short survey on whether City Hall offices are open /closed /pending changes. See the enclosed summary responses. Thank you, Christina Volkers, from Oakdale for compiling this! Q7.Does the new mask mandate require both the council and residents to wear masks during our meetings at city hall? • 1 have been asked on occasion if people need to wear masks—during A7.Yes,beginning midnight Friday July 24,the mask mandate does require all individuals over the age of a meeting... here is the guidance from the LMC...see insert. to wear masks.The city will also need to past one cr more signs that are visible to all perscus-including workers,customers,and visitors-instructing them to wear face coverings as required by Executive Order 202081.The city is not required but may provide masks to r—sem'e;inC the facility.One exception applies • Washington County did Send out a letter outlining some local COVID- for face covering requirements during when testi tyinaking g,spe ,or performing in an indoor 19 incidence rate information—See enclosed. business or public indoor space,i situations or settings such as governmental n:::etings subject to the Open Meeting Law(Minnesota Statutes 2019,Chapter 131)),presenwi-om or Inc r es,provided that social Other Items: distancing is always maintained.Face shields should be considered.: 111,1 tnl 1ctve in these situations. Return to top of image • Betty Caruso has provided the October Fund Balances. • Xcel Energy has indicated that they propose some transmission line clearance,via a post card... I have requested more information. • Xcel Energy will be replacing a TRANSMISSION TOWER—south of PERRO POND—and Valley View Park come this winter when they can access the site over the ice. Mayor McComber provided: OAK PA33, 1. Various updates from the NLC. 2. Lockridge Grindal—Update Post Walz Press Conference. TOWER 3. Update from Rep.Shelly Christensen 11/13/20 4. Conversations of the Valley-Racial Justice 5. EMWREP—Updates and Salt Usage. IK 1,34 z3 Please let me know if you have any questions - 651.253.7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 31 Memo To: 14820 5711 St. N., Oak Park Heights Property Owners From: Julie Hultman, Building Official Planning&Code Enforcement Date: November 13, 2020 Subject: VRBO—Home Occupation Permit Requirement Hello, The City has learned that one or more units at the property address of 14820 571h St. N. has been operating as a VRBO. VRBO operations are considered transient lodging and per City Ordinance 401.15.M.4 require a Conditional Use Permit. City Ordinance 401.15.M Home Occupations is enclosed for your reference and use. This ordinance and all references within can be found on the City webpage at www.citvofoakparkheights.com. If you are operating a VRBO at your property, please contact me at your earliest, but no later than December 15, 2020 to discuss your business operation and the needed steps to be taken to meet City Ordinance compliance. Sincerely, —J(Ate Enclosure c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator 2 of 31 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Phone:651.439.4439 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Fax:651.439.0574 November 4, 2020 Mr.Tyler Edwards, Real Estate Representative Menard, Inc. 5101 Menard Dr. Eau Claire,WI 54703 Re: Menard's CUP—Express Lane—5800 Krueger Lane N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Edwards: Enclosed herein please find: • Plan Review Permit 2019-00208, issued on October 23, 2019, to Menard's for plan review of the express lane project which was approved through Conditional Use Permit. • The pian set that accompanied the plan review request. These were to be collected by Menards and despite several conversations to that end, never were. The City Council approved the Conditional Use Permit on April 23, 2019 and then at your request granted a one-year extension, on April 28, 2020 with the contingency that actual construction commenced by October 1, 2020. As the project has not commenced, the granted approvals are no longer valid. At such time Menard, Inc. is ready to move forward with this project; it will need to start anew with the conditional use permit and construction permitting process. Sincerely, PLANNING &CODE ENFORCEMENT Ju ieultman Burl ng Official Enclosures Eric Johnson, City Administrator 3 of 31 Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com MDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Protecting, Maintaining and Improving the Health of All Minnesotans November 9, 2020 To: Washington County Elected Officials I am writing to make sure you are aware that Washington County currently has a COVID positivity rate of greater than 5%. This rate reflects the number of COVID-19 tests that were positive over the total number of tests performed in your county during the most recent 14-day period prior to a one week lag period to assure data completeness. Having a positivity rate above 5% means the spread of the virus in your county has reached a concerning level. Higher rates of virus transmission in the community increase the risk for all members of your community, including residents and staff in long-term care (LTC)facilities. As cases continue to rise, the residents and staff in these facilities are at serious risk even as they take aggressive action to limit infections. This can be a significant concern because: ■ Data shows that one in four long-term care residents who develop COVID-19 will be hospitalized, and one in five will die from the disease. In addition, community and workplace- related exposure and infection of staff can lead to staffing shortages,jeopardizing care for all residents. ■ Although LTC facilities have made great efforts to keep their residents and staff safe, the good work that has taken place in these settings cannot completely protect facilities and residents from the high rate of viral transmission in the communities surrounding them. All too often,the virus enters a facility from staff who have been exposed through their interactions in the community, often through contact with someone who is infected but may have mild or no symptoms and be unaware that they have COVID.As the number of cases in the community continues to increase, it is increasingly likely that these hard-won safeguards of our most vulnerable Minnesotans will be overwhelmed. The consequences of this can be grave. ■ If your county's 14-day percent positivity rate is greater than 10%, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living settings will no longer be able to allow visitors beyond Essential Caregivers and compassionate care.This will increase isolation for LTC residents,which presents risks for their physical and mental well-being. To avoid this unfortunate development,we all need to pull together. Here is what the state and local public health (LPH) departments are doing to help facilities in your community: ■1 The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) provides guidance on implementing infection control best practices, health care worker monitoring, drafting crisis-staffing plans and implementing testing requirements. MDH has distributed all best practices to LTC facilities and is available seven days a week to help facilities in crisis. An equal opportunity employer. 4 of 31 ■ All facilities with a COVID-19 outbreak are assigned a COVID-19 Case Manager to help navigate guidance and connect them to resources. ■ LPH departments provide outreach, consultation, and support for LTC partners. ■ Skilled nursing facilities must test their staff(one or two times per week) based on state and federal guidance. MDH, often in partnership with LPH, provides a range of supports to help facilities accomplish this requirement. We are also working to obtain comprehensive data on testing in LTC facilities, and will review and provide assistance if gaps are identified. ■ MDH is reaching out to all assisted living facilities in the county and strongly encourages them to start testing their staff regularly, offering them swabbing teams to do this if they need it. ■ State assistance is always available to provide testing support to LTC facilities, including sending a mobile swabbing team, providing an ordering physician, making all arrangements for labs, and testing supplies. Here is how we need you to help reduce community spread: ■ By encouraging compliance with masking requirements and gathering restrictions. ■ By increasing communication to/partnerships with businesses, including restaurants/bars, to reinforce the harmful impact of spread on our vulnerable LTC residents. ■ By amplifying communication in your community regarding the risk and spread of the virus to everyone in the community and especially to our elders. ■ By encouraging those most at risk for severe disease—the elderly and those with health conditions—to stay home as much as possible and encouraging those who interact with them to use prevention measures carefully. Reducing community spread is critical for successfully preventing COVID-19 infections and deaths in LTC facilities. Your leadership and partnership are important in this effort. 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N103 E CU > N CU N = Q O to N E � a) o U � � a) a) O E � � � E � � _ C� L N cn C L .T O L a) a) E O L LU) - L Q -io U N LL H (n LL E ii ii C: • • • Q • • • • • • • • • • M o � r` rt- Memo November 10, 2020 To: Mayor, Council, and City Administrator From: Betty Caruso, Finance Director V11-G Attached is the October 2020 General Fund and Utility Funds Overview, Investment Schedule and Cash and Investment Balances, A Summary of Budget Impacts through 10/31/20. A summary of activity is as follows: Cash and Investments: • Interest rates continue to be "low". 1-2 year CD rates are .1% • Investment are made with short terms of less than 2 years Average interest rate earned by the City investments this month was 1.4%. I expect this to continue to decline as the investments with the 3% rates will be maturing over the next couple months along with the tax settlement of early December which will provide the city funds, with no place to go! Federal investments are generally longer term and there have not been many to choose from. CD's continue to be available but at low market rates. • The money is being invested with safety, cash flow, and best rates available as the criteria. Budget and Expenditures • Expenditures are in line with expectations at this time. • CARES ACT expenditures will conclude in November, at which time I will allocated the expenses to the appropriate departments with a corresponding budget adjustment. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like more detailed information. City of Oak Park Heights Cash & Investment Balances 10131/2020 101 General Fund 4,464,432.21 202 Forfeiture/Seizure Fund 51,426.71 204 Economic Development Authority 19,955.01 205 TIF District-Oakgreen Commons 258,205.68 206 TIF District-(#2 ) North Frontage Rd 2,863.54 207 TIF DIST#3 Oakgreen Commons (21 86) 401 Budgeted Projects Fund 3,524,972.15 405 Park & Ree Development Fund 534,237.79 407 Moelter Park Improvements 96,977.65 408 Allen S King Decommission/Reuse 88,176.23 528 G O CIP Refunding Bonds 2012A 299,273.55 529 G O Capital Improvement Bonds 2014 878,487.69 565 Street Reconstruction 4,373,371.38 705 Water Fund 1,236,395.56 706 Sewer Fund 1,315,606.78 707 Storm Sewer Fund 215,842.03 710 Renewal/Replacement Fund 5,243,265.91 712 Storm Sewer Renwal/Replacement Fund 1,946,062.58 734 Water Tower Rehabilitation 770,569.23 735 Well Rehabilitation 153,119.59 736 Sewer Rehabilitation (Lift Stations/Generator) 82,123.67 902 Developer Accounts 166,156.79 903 Developer Deposits 185,997.00 Total 25,907,496.87 City of Oak Park Heights Investments 10131/2020 FACE ID DESCRIPTION COST PURCHASE SOLD BA_-_LANC 400,000 18-26 MidWestOne Bank $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.OD 2.10%Pur 10/31/18 due 10731119 245,000 18-27 UBS $ 245,000,00 $ 245,000.00 3.10%Pur 11/21/18 due 11/23/20 245,000 18-30 Merrick $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 3.15%Pur 12!7118 due 617!21 245,000 18-31 Pinnacle Bank $ 245 000.00 $ 245,000.00 3.10%Pur 12/14/18 due 12/14/20 245,000 18-33 Home Savings $ 245,000,0,0 $ 245,000.00 $ 3.0%Pur 12/14/18 duel 0114/20 245,OD0 18-34 Hamni Bank $ 245,000,00 $ 245,000.00 $ 3.0%Pur 12114/18 due 10/16120 245,000 18-36 PCSB Hank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 3.0°%Pur 1211all 8 due 12/18/20 245,000 18-37 Brookline $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 3.0%Pur 12/21/18 due 12/21/20 245,000 19-02 Iberia Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 2.7%For 1/25119 due 1125121 245,000 19-06 Jacksonv4ie Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 2.5%Pur 4117119 due 10118121 240,000 19-08 Comenity $ 240,000.00 $ 240,000.00 2.45%Pur 4130119 due 4130121 245,000 19-10 Morgan Stanley Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 2.50%Pur 6114119 due 6114121 245,000 19-11 Ennerbank $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00 2.30%Pur 6117119 due 6117121 800,OD0 19-12 MidWesione $ 800,000.00 $ 800,000.00 2.0%Pur 7/1/2019 due 311121 500,000 19-15 First Resource Bank $ 500,000,00 $ 500,000.00 2.25%Pur 7/11/19 due 3/11121 500,000 19-16 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 2.30%Pur 7/11/19 due 7111!21 245,000 79-19 Hapoalim $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 2.10%Pur 7/19119 due 7119/21 245,000 19-21 United Bloomington $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 2.0%Pur 7124119 due 8124121 245,000 19-26 SAFRA $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.85%Put 10/7119 due 1/7121 400,000 19-27 MidWestOne $ 400,00C.00 $ 400,000.00 is _ 1.65%Pur 10/10/19 due 10/10/20 245,000 19-29 Goldman Sac $ 245,000,00 $ 245,000.00 1.80%Pur 10/23/19 due 10/25/21 500.000 19-31 First State Bank&Trust $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 1.75%Pur 10/30/19 due 11/30120 245,000 19-32 Investors Savings $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.70%Pur 10/31/19 due 10/30120 245,000 19-33 tions Bank $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00 1,60%Pur 1 V25119 due 2125121 246,000 19-34 United Bloomington $ 245,000,00 $ 245,000.00 1.6011u Pur 11/29/19 due 2126/21 245,000 19-36 Customers Bank $ 245.000,00 $ 245,000.00 1.6%Pur 11/29119 due 11127/20 245,000 19-37 Encore Bank $ 245,000.00 5 245,000.00 1.6%Pur 1212119 due 312121 240,000 19-40 Wells Fargo National $ 240,000.00 $ 240,000,00 1.70%Aur 12/13/19 due 12113121 245,000 19-43 Wells Fargo National $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.70%Pur 12/13/19 due 12/13/21 1 OF3 City of Oak Park Heights Investments 10!3112020 FSE ID DESCRIPTION COST PURCHASE S_ DLD ALAN 500,000 20-02 First Resource Bank $ 500,00000 $ 500,000.00 1.85°/.Pur 1/2!20 due 712/21 245,000 20-03 Morgan Stamey Private $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.75%Pur 119120 due 1!10122 500,000 20-4 First State Bank&Trust $ 500.000.00 $ 500,000.00 1.65%Pur 1113120 due 2/13/21 245,000 20-5 Wells Fargo $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.80°x6 Pur 1/17120 due 1/18122 245,000 20-6 John Marshall Bk $ 245.000.00 $ 245,OOO,O0 1_60%Pur 1117120 due 3/17121 245,000 20-7 Hadden Bank $ 245.000.OD $ 245,000.00 1.601A Pur 1/17120 due 11117/22 245,000 20-9 Sallee Mae $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.90%Pur 1/23120 due 1123123 245,000 20-10 Ally Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.70%Pur 1123/20 due 1124/22 245.000 20-11 Essa Bank $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.60%Pur 1129/20 due 1131122 245,000 2412 Community Bank VA $ 245,000.00 $ 246,00 00 1.65%Pur 1/30/2020 due 4130121 245,000 20-13 Ozark Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,OOO.D0 1.70%Pur 1/30/2020 due 411/21 245,000 20-15 Eagle6ank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.60%Pur 2112/2020 due 8/12/22 245,000 20-17 Synovus $ 245,OOD.00 $ 245,000.00 1.60%Pur 2/18/2020 due 2118122 245,000 20-19 BMW $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.65%Pur 2t28/2020 due 2928123 245,000 20-21 Cathay Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.60%Pur 2 12 812 0 2 0 due 8/30121 245,000 20-22 Truist Bank $ 245,000.00 $ P45,0t10.D0 1.65%Pur 3/22020 due 3/2121 245.000 20-23 Mizuho Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000,00 1.60%Pur 31212020 due 314121 245,000 20-25 Tri-State Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 75%Pur 3112/2020 due 3112121 210,000 20-26 California Bank $ 210.000.00 $ 210,000.00 .75%Pur 3/1812020 due 3118/21 245,000 20-27 Texas Capital Bank $ 245.000.00 $ 245.000.00 .75%Pur 371912020 due 3119121 245,000 20-28 AXOS Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,OOO,00 1.55%Pur 312672020 due 3128/22 245,000 2429 Birkshire Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.20°h Pur 3/27/2020 due 9123121 245,000 20-30 Northern Bank and Trtust $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.15°r6 Pur 3/302020 due3130121 245,000 20-31 Valley National $ 245,000,00 $ 245,00Q.00 1.15%Pur 411 612 02 0 due 4/16/21 100,000 20.32 Fifths Third $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 1.15%Pur 41221202D due 4122/21 245,000 20.33 Comrnenity Bank lexas $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.1D%Pur 412 4 72 0 2 0 due 1124122 245,000 20-34 Synchrony Bank $ 245,000,00 $ 245,000.00 1.05%Pur 412412020 due 4125/22 245.000 20-35 Preference Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 35%Pur 5/22/2020 due 3/22122 245,000 20-36 Avid Bank $ 245,000.00 3 245,000.00 .35%Pur 3131/2020 due 3/31122 2 OF3 City of Oak Park Heights Investments 1013€12020 KA-C-CE ID DESCRIPTION COST PURCHASE SOLD BALANCE 245,000 20-37 Beal Bank $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00 .2G%Pur 6/3/2020 due 6/2121 245,000 20-38 Baroda Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 .20%Pur 6/12/2020 due 3/12121 245,000 20-39 BMD Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245.000.00 5%Stepup Pur 6£1212020 due 12112/23 245,000 20-40 Plainscapital Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 .2% Pur 6/25/2020 due 6/25121 335,000 20-41 FHLM $ 335.000,00 $ 335.000 00 .35% Pur 6129/2020 due 9/29/22 245,000 20.42 NY Community Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 .25% Pur 7/1/20 due 114/22 500,000 20-43 FHLM $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 .33% Put 7!7/2020 due 1017122 245,000 20-44 Texas Echange $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 1.00A Pur 7/7/20 due 6119/25 500,000 20-45 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000,00 40%Pur 719/20 due 119122 500,000 20-46 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 45%Pur 719120 due 719122 500,000 20-47 First Resource Bank $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 .40%Pur 7/9120 due 719121 500,000 20-48 FFCB $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 .34% Pur 7/1 312 020 due 1/13123 750,000 2049 FHLM $ 750.000.00 $ 750,000.00 32% Pur 7/2012020 due 10120/22 500,000 20-50 FHLM $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 .30% Pur 7/28/2020 due 10128122 245,000 2051 JP Morgan Bank $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 .5%Pur 7/30120 due 7/30/25 500,000 20-52 FHLM $ 500,000.00 $ 500,00040 .325% Pur 8/3/2020 due 213123 400,000 20>53 MidWestOne $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00 .30%Pur 914120 due 9/4/21 500,000 20-54 MidWestOna $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 30%Pur 9121120 due 9!21120 500,000 20-55 MdWestOne $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00 .35%Pur 9/21120 due 3121122 245,000 20-56 Capital One $ $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 I'/-Pur 1011£20 due 1011121 245,000 20-57 Sandy Spring Bank $ - $ 245,000,00 $ 245,000.00 .1%Pur 1015120 due 1/5/21 245.000 20-58 Marlin Business Bank $ - $ 245.000.00 $ 245,000.00 .2%Pur 10/7120 due 10!7122 245,000 20-59 Eagle Mark Bank 3 $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 €%Pur 10/21/20 due 10/21121 245,000 20-60 TBK Bank $ - $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 .1%Pur 10/28/20 due 10128£21 25,085,000 SUBTOTAL $ 23,860000.00 $ 1,225,000.00 $ 1.135.000 00 $ 23.950.000.00 4M Fund $ 971,764.77 $ 11.92 $ 500,000.00 s 471,776.69 4M Plus Fund $ 501,134.56 $ 21.08 $ 501,155.64 Welts Fargo Advisors $ 761,539.10 $ 502,825.26 $ 1,225,000.00 s 39.364,36 RBC Wealth Management $ 17,188.62 $ 255,801.30 $ 272,989.92 TOTAL $ 25,111.627.05 $ 1,983 659.56 $_.2,860,000 00 $ 25,235,286,61 3 OF3 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS SUMMARY REVENUES/EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET FOR THE 10 MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2020 FUND 101 - GENERAL FUND PD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PONT REVENUE GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES 21,495.92 2,715,862.02 5,330,694.00 2,614,831.98 51.0 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS .00 603.94 .00 ( 603.94) .0 BUSINESS LICENSES&PERMITS 450.00 4,443.61 44,826.00 40,382.39 9.9 NON-BUSINESS LEC&PERMITS 18,839.63 123,951.22 45,000.00 ( 78,951.22) 275.5 FINES&FORFEITS 2,165.11 29,674.56 45,000.00 15,325.44 65,9 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE .00 481.095 10 98,500.00 ( 382,595.10) 488.4 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 60.72 34,450,48 34,000.00 ( 450.48) 101.3 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 5,482.84 86,825.18 105,500,00 18,674.82 82.3 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 00 17.59 .00 ( 17.59) .0 48,494.22 3,476,923.70 5,703,520.00 2,226,596.30 61.0 EXPENDITURES GENERAL MANAGEMENT/8UILDING 17,549.51 143,266 83 181,350.00 38,083,17 79.0 MAYOR&COUNCIL 4,000.04 84,304.46 110,987.00 26,682,54 76.0 LEGAL 3,062.50 14,451.75 27,000,00 12,548.25 53.5 ELECTIONS 142.02 3,578.42 6,630,00 3,051.58 54.0 CITY ADMINISTRATION 24,480.82 242,660.47 299,928.00 57,267.53 80.9 PLANNING&ZO N ING 1,900.00 20,258.D8 31,100.00 10,841,92 65.1 FINANCE 17,929.46 166,983.81 206,820.00 39,836.19 80.7 COMPUTER SYSTEM 385.00 29,053.50 41,000.00 11,946.50 70.9 AUDITING .00 33,726.00 34,000.00 274.00 99.2 INSURANCE 25,636.13 418,133.40 472,205.00 54,071.60 88.6 ASSESSOR .00 DO 26,500.00 26,500.00 .0 CARES ACT 14,918.64 36,363.45 .00 ( 36.353.45) .0 ENGINEERING 1.300.00 48,17471 56,000.00 7,825.29 86.0 POLICE DEPARTMENT 108,406.04 1,157,594 13 1,577,350.00 419.755.87 73.4 FIRE PROTECTION 00 203,793.67 276,000.00 72,206.33 73.8 BUILDING INSPECTIONS 8,807.06 89,085.49 112,420.00 23,333.51 79.2 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7.61 343.72 1,120.00 776.28 30.7 ANIMAL CONTROL 76,10 316.10 700.00 383,90 45.2 PUBLIC WKS-STREET MAINTENANCE 7,805.73 46,076.62 80,670,00 34,593.38 57.1 PUBLIC WKS-SNOW REMOVAL 00 80,148.42 203,000.00 122,851.58 39.5 PUBLIC WKS-STREET LIGHTING 5,444.62 48,092.86 69,000.00 20,907.14 69.7 ARBORIST .00 603.12 945.00 341.88 63.8 SANITATION&WASTE REMOVAL 22,795.04 180,896.30 227,600.00 46,703.70 79.5 TREE REMOVALIPLANTING 2,285.00 7,745.00 37 000.CO 29,255.00 20.9 PARKS 16,528.37 124,508.55 185.500"0 00 61,051,46 67.1 OTHER EXPENDITURES 00 900,817.50 1,528,535.00 627,817.50 58.9 CONTINGENCY 2,000.00 36,521.53 40,00D.00 3,478.47 91.3 285,459.69 4,117,488.89 5.833 520 O0 1,716.031.11 70.6 ( 236,965.47) ( 640,56519) { 130,000.00) 510.565.19 (492,7) FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 83/o OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 11/10/2020 04:26PM PAGE:1 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS SUMMARY REVENUES/EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET FOR THE 10 MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2020 FUND 705 - WATER UTILITY FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT REVENUE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 00 1,254.32 00 ( 1,254.32) 00 NON-BUSINESS LIC&PERMITS 4,089.80 7,972.30 .00 ( 7,972.30) .00 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 275.00 575.00 .00 ( 575.00) .00 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 1,552,20 664,060.20 858,600.00 194,739.80 77.32 5.917.00 673,861_82 858,800.00 184,938.18 78.47 EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES 16,111.73 162,262.32 215,600.00 53,337.68 75.26 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,667.86 40,519.52 97,300.00 56,780.48 41.64 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 2,692.57 34,564.95 35,000.00 435.05 98.76 FIXED CHARGES 3,688.49 59,502.34 65,800.00 6,297.66 90.43 OTHER EXPENDITURES .00 110,100.00 697,679.00 587,579.00 16.78 26,350.65 406,949,13 1,111,379.00 704,429.87 36.62 ( 20,443.65) 266,912.69 ( 254579.00) ( 519,491.69) 105.67 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 83%OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 11110/2020 04:26PM PAGE:1 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS SUMMARY REVENUES/EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET FOR THE 10 MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2020 FUND 706 - SEWER UTILITY FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT REVENUE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 00 19,844.82 .00 ( 19,844.82) .00 NON-BUSINESS LIC&PERMITS 35 00 245.00 .00 { 245.00) .00 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 1,207.32 744,193.32 1,003,000.00 258,806.68 74.20 1,242.32 764,283.14 1,003,000.00 238,716.86 76.20 EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES 10,564.19 106,473.88 132,100.00 25,526.12 80.60 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 39,476.78 463,299.27 563,743.00 103 443.73 82,18 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 858.98 4,706.51 15.450.00 10.743.49 30.46 FIXED CHARGES 2,465.04 48,152,38 50,41000 2,257.62 95.52 OTHER EXPENDITURES 00 49,882.50 339,765.00 209,862.50 14.68 53,364.99 672,514.54 1,101,468.00 426,953.46 61.06 ( 52,122.67) 91,768.60 ( 98,468.00) ( 190,236.60) 93.20 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 83%OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 11110/2020 04:26PM PAGE:2 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS SUMMARY REVENUES/EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET FOR THE 10 MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2020 FUND 707 - STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE PCNT REVENUE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 00 1,518-96 .00 ( 1,518.96) 00 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 252.08 75,961.21 92,800.00 16,838.79 81.85 252.08 77,480.17 92,800.00 15,319.83 83.49 EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES 1,924.27 21,569.82 45,000.00 23,430.18 47.93 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 113.37 9,305.93 32,650.00 23,344.07 28.50 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 139.25 718.57 2,150.00 1,431.43 33.42 FIXED CHARGES 682.23 5,954.72 11,995.00 6,040.28 49.64 OTHER EXPENDITURES .00 5,625.00 11,250.00 5,625.00 50,00 2,859.12 43.174.04 103,045.00 59,870.96 41,90 { 2,607.04) 34,306.13 { 10,245.00) { 44,551.13) 334.86 FOR ADMINISTRATION USE 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Conversations of the Valley For the health and well-being of all involved,this popular and engaging program of speakers will continue this season via Zoom.The St.Croix Valley Foundation staff,board and planning committee have developed a thought-provoking series addressing important topics affecting our region.Please join us! "RACIAL JUSTICE-LISTENING AND LEARNING" A reckoning on race relations is how many in the media have characterized the events and responses that we've all experienced or witnessed in 2020. The upcoming Conversations of the Valley presentations aim to take what can sometimes seem like far off voices in the national media--and bring those voices a little closer to home. We are grateful and honored that the following speakers will contribute to this 4-part series of lunchtime conversations.Attend any or alll Thanks to our sponsor,First State Bank&Trust,there will be no fees for this season's program. 8 of 31 ***STILL TIME TO REGISTER*** Wed,Nov 18,2020 "Identifying,Resisting and Responding to Racism" Time: 12 noon-1:00 pm FEATURING: Jason Jackson,M.A.,Strategic Diversity Initiatives Jason Jackson,is a Diversity&Inclusion Consultant for Health Partners,Inc.His experience includes Director of Multicultureal Life,Macalaster College and Assistant Director of the Gender&Sexuality Center,University of Minnesota.Jason has an M.A.in Organizational Leadership&Policy Development from the U of M. One of Jason's favorite quotes is by James Baldwin,and speaks to the challenges before us.-"Not everything that is faced can be changed,but nothing can be changed until it is faced." Registration is easy. There is no fee for this event. 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To: Eric Johnson Subject: Legislative Alert:Walz Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions Date: Tuesday,November 10,2020 2:09:32 PM iew• logo image H. Theodore Grindal Partner As hospitals express concern about capacity to treat Minnesotans with COVID-19, Governor Tim Walz today announced new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus in Minnesota. Beginning on Friday, the restrictions will apply to social gatherings, celebrations and 14 of 31 load image receptions, and bars and restaurants,which are three of the most significant sources of COVID-19 outbreaks across the state. Governor Walz also today announced $10 million in funding to support small businesses affected by the pandemic. Rebecca J. Kanninen Partner "Since the beginning of this pandemic,we've asked Minnesotans to load image make unprecedented sacrifices for the greater good. And they've done it. Because when times are tough, Minnesotans pull together,"said Governor Walz. "Each step of the way, we've followed the best data available. These targeted, science-based actions will help get the spread of the virus under control so that we can care for those who fall ill,get our kids in the classroom, keep our businesses open, and get back to the activities we love." At the beginning of the pandemic, the Governor asked Minnesotans to Daniel G. Larson help slow the spread of the virus as hospitals built up capacity to Director,State& Local ensure they could care for everyone who falls ill.That extra capacity is Government Affairs now being put to the test as the virus spreads quickly across the state, load image region, and country. More people are getting sick, including our health care workers,which is impacting hospitals' ability to provide care even when there are enough actual hospital beds. These factors have caused hospital bed capacity to hover above 95 percent in many areas. In order to make effective decisions to control the spread of COVID-19, health officials need to understand who, when, and where this virus is ®. spreading. Health officials,with guidance from the White House, have analyzed testing results and contact tracing data to understand how Ann T. Lenczewski the virus is spreading throughout the state. The results show that the Government Relations, virus is being disproportionately spread by younger adults between the Tax Policy& Local ages of 18-35. Because of this, social settings which attract a younger Government load image crowd are the most significant sources of COVID-19 spread in the state. In fact, over 70 percent of COVID-19 outbreaks in Minnesota from June to November have a direct link back to weddings, private social gatherings, and late nights at bars and restaurants. "Most young people are taking great precautions to protect themselves and their community,"the Governor continued. "Most bars and restaurants have done a great job responding to the pandemic and keeping their customers and employees safe. But this virus is spreading like wildfire, and every gathering place is now more Nathaniel C. Mussell dangerous than it was a month ago." Partner Starting this Friday, all bars and restaurants must end dine-in service between 10pm and 4am. Indoor capacity will be capped at 150 people, and may not exceed 50 percent of an establishment's total capacity. Bar counter service will be closed for seating and service in all establishments besides those that only have counter service. In 15 of 31 load image counter-service only establishments, patrons can line up with masks and then return to their table. These restrictions follow research that shows these environments become more risky later in the evening. Amos A. Briggs Beginning on Friday there will also be a 10-person limit for indoor and Government Relations outdoor gatherings, and all social gatherings will be limited to members load image of three households or less. Capacity limits for receptions related to weddings, funerals, and similar events will be instituted through a phased approach, but will eventually lead to a 25-person cap. In addition, such receptions and similar events may not take place between 10pm and 4am. All current restrictions also remain in effect. Since data has not shown a connection between religious services and the recent increase in outbreaks, there will be no change to religious services. Peter H. Glessing Associate/ "Skyrocketing spread in our neighboring states is making its way to Communications& Minnesota,"said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. "We are focused on Grassroots Advocacy protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Minnesotans during this load image challenging time. The decisions announced today take strong steps to target the riskiest spaces for COVID-19 to spread, according to the best data and resources we have available to us. Our team will ❑® continue to monitor the spread of the virus and take appropriate action to keep people safe." "Minnesota is in a dangerous phase of the pandemic with a dramatic jump in new cases,"said Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm. "We've seen in other states how bad things can get when you have this kind of Angie A. Huss growth, and that's why it's critical that we take the right actions now to Communications& slow the spread of this disease. These focused actions taken by Grassroots Advocacy Governor Walz are designed to address some of the hottest of the hot load image spots we've seen and reduce the burden on our health care system and the heroes providing care to all of us." "Minnesota is at a critical juncture in the pandemic, and if we don't take action now we will be overwhelmed and facing the tragic scenario seen in neighboring states,"said Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy(CIDRAP) and a newly appointed member of President-elect Biden's COVID-19 advisory board. "Minnesotans need to be aware that Jessica E. Lindeen overwhelmed health care systems will result in a catastrophic impact Government Relations from a public health standpoint and also from an economic and social standpoint." To support small businesses that are struggling as they do their part to combat the spread of COVID-19, Governor Walz today announced $10 million in Small Business Relief Grants. This funding will support an additional 1,000 businesses that have applied for the grant program. It 16 of 31 load image supplements hundreds of millions of dollars in small business support that Minnesota has allocated since the beginning of the pandemic. "Public health and our economic vitality are tied at the hip—we can't Kevin J. Matzek make the kind of meaningful progress we want to on economic Government Relations recovery until we get this pandemic under control. It's also clear that load image taking no action at this point would do more long-term harm to our economy than if we do some targeted things today,"said Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove. "Let's work together to get this right, Minnesota, so that we can end these regulations as soon as possible and get everyone back to work." This announcement comes after a week of record-setting highs in new — cases, hospitalizations, and deaths due to COVID-19. Minnesota's Cullen D. Sheehan neighboring states have the highest infection rates in the nation. Government Relations Minnesota's case positivity rate is above 10 percent, twice the level at load image which COVID-19 spread is considered controllable. On Monday, the Governor also announced a significant expansion in barrier-free testing across the state to help control the spread of COVID-19. Executive Order 20-96 will have the full force and effect of law upon the approval of the Executive Council, which is made up of Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan,Attorney General Keith Ellison, Secretary of State Steve Simon, and State Auditor Julie Blaha. More information is available here. Emily J. Tranter Lead Lobbyist, Policy and Federal Government Affa i rs load image Carol J. Mraz Government Relations 17 of 31 load image Kara V. Osterman Government Relations load image 18 of 31 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Responding to Rising COVID Cases Date: Friday, November 13,2020 5:34:50 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Rep. Shelly Christensen <rep.she Ily.christensen@public.govdelivery.com> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Thu, Nov 12, 2020 5:38 pm Subject: Responding to Rising COVID Cases Having trouble viewing this email?View it as a Web nage. Rep. Christensen J0 19 of 31 Dear Neighbors, Thank you for the continued honor of representing our community in the Minnesota House of Representatives. These are trying times, and there are many challenges ahead, but I'm confident there's nothing we cannot accomplish when working together. In January, I'll be returning to a Minnesota Legislature controlled by different parties, just as it is now. As the only divided legislature in the nation, to me this shows that Minnesotans want us to come together and find common ground for the solutions our state needs to weather these times. Today was the November Special Session, and as we see COVID-19 cases dangerously increasing throughout our state, we again made the decision to keep Governor Walz's emergency orders in place. We are all tired of this pandemic, but as my legislative colleague Dr. Alice Mann so effectively put it, we cannot afford to get complacent. You can listen to Dr. Mann's comments New COVID-19 Restrictions Though the news of a promising vaccine gives us hope, we are still a ways off from being in the clear with COVID. As Minnesota sees our deadliest days yet, this week Governor Walz announced new restrictions on bars, restaurants, and gatherings. 20 of 31 New Covid Regs Bars and restaurants will have new capacity regulations, as well as a curfew starting this Friday, and there will be a 10-person limit for indoor and outdoor social gatherings. For larger events, such as weddings and funerals, there is a 50-person limit starting on November 27, and a 25-person limit starting December 11. These new restrictions are far from ideal, especially for our local businesses that have been struggling since the onset of COVID-19 in our state. These measures will help to ensure Minnesotans remain safe and healthy. It's critical that we all do our part to follow guidelines, including wearing masks in all indoor public settings and getting tested when sick. Additional locations and different forms of COVID testing are now available in Minnesota. You can find your closest testing site hPr, , and you can find more information on the recent safety restrictions The Latest on Bonding Projects 21 of 31 Last month, the Minnesota Legislature passed a bipartisan Jobs & Local Projects and Critical Economic Development bill with investments in infrastructure and economic stimulus to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other items, the legislation contains $1.879 billion toward public assets such as higher education institutions, clean water infrastructure, transportation, parks, trails, and funding for underserved communities. Projects like the realignment of 60th Street and the interchange at Highway 36 and County Road 15 were included in the bill, and are the culmination of countless public servants working together to improve our community. With the passing of this bipartisan legislation, we are a major step closer in bringing these updates to our area. Bonding Tour Bonding Tour 2 It was an honor to host the House Capital Investment Division when they toured these projects last year. It was a long time coming, and while it's certainly not usual for this legislation to be passed during the fall, the opportunity to assist in Minnesota's economic recovery was too important to put off. I want to thank the members of the House Capital Investment Division, Mayor Kozlowski, and the bipartisan group of representatives from Washington County who joined me in showcasing the need for these projects last year, and for joining me in this process of fighting for these improvements. I eagerly look forward to their completion. Keep Connected With the election over, I can now return to regularly sending out these legislative updates, which you can SL, is you haven't already. You can also my official Facebook Page to stay up to date. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at rep.shelly.christensen@house.mn, or leave a 22 of 31 voicemail at (651) 296-4244. 1 look forward to hearing from you, and I look forward to another two years of working together. Sincerely, Representative Shelly Christensen Share this email with friends: To unsubscribe, click here. This email was sent to marymccomber@aol.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Minnesota House DFL - 100 Rev.Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd. -Saint Paul,MN 55155 ❑® 23 of 31 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Still Time to Register!"Racial Justice Speaker Sense' Date: Tuesday,November 10,2020 3:11:09 PM For weekly notes ---Original Message--- From:St.Croix Valley Foundation<srivard@scvfoundation.org> To:marymccomber@aol.com Sent:Tue,Nov 10,2020 1:58 pm Subject:Still Time to Register!"Racial Justice Speaker Series" View this email in your browser 191 STILL TIME TO REGISTER*** We Hope You Can Join Us! Conversations of the Valley For the health and well-being of all involved,this popular and engaging program of speakers will continue this season via Zoom.The St.Croix Valley Foundation staff,board and planning committee have developed a thought-provoking series addressing important topics affecting our region.Please join us! "RACIAL JUSTICE-LISTENING AND LEARNING" A reckoning on race relations is how many in the media have characterized the events and responses that we've all experienced or witnessed in 2020. The upcoming Conversations of the Valley presentations aim to take what can sometimes seem like far off voices in the national media--and bring those voices a little closer to home. We are grateful and honored that the following speakers will contribute to this 4-part series of lunchtime conversations.Attend any or alll Thanks to our sponsor,First State Bank&Trust,there will be no fees for this season's program. 24 of 31 ***STILL TIME TO REGISTER*** Wed,Nov 18,2020 "Identifying,Resisting and Responding to Racism" Time: 12 noon-1:00 pm FEATURING: Jason Jackson,M.A.,Strategic Diversity Initiatives Jason Jackson,is a Diversity&Inclusion Consultant for Health Partners,Inc.His experience includes Director of Multicultureal Life,Macalaster College and Assistant Director of the Gender&Sexuality Center,University of Minnesota.Jason has an M.A.in Organizational Leadership&Policy Development from the U of M. One of Jason's favorite quotes is by James Baldwin,and speaks to the challenges before us.-"Not everything that is faced can be changed,but nothing can be changed until it is faced." Registration is easy. There is no fee for this event. Register Today' To learn about upcoming presentations in the series entitled"Racial Justice-Listening and Learning": Visit SCVF Questions?info@scvfoundation.org 715-386-9490 25 of 31 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: EMWREP Education Updates: Nov. 2020 Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 6:58:27 AM Attachments: Salt impairment tweet.docx Saltina the Earth-Iona version.docx SMART saltino-short version.docx Smart saltina Tweet.docx Road salt tips-shovel first.pno Road salt tins-slow down.wa Road salt tips-wear boots.pno Sa It.pna imaoe009.pno imaae015.pna imaoe024.pno imaae021.pna imaoe021pno For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Angie Hong <AHong@mnwcd.org> To: Angie Hong <AHong@mnwcd.org>; algoodri@hotmail.com <algoodri@hotmail.com> Sent: Mon, Nov 9, 2020 12:26 pm Subject: EMWREP Education Updates: Nov. 2020 Hello East Metro Water Resource Education Program partners: I hope that you were able to get outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather we had last week. Read on for the latest updates from our shared education program. As always, please feel free to call or email with any questions. Angie Program Updates: 1. NEW Virtual Tour of Outdoor Destinations 2. Give me a home where the butterflies roam — Presentation on Nov. 10, 6:30- 7:30pm 3. Lower St. Croix "One Watershed" Plan Approved 4. MS4 Toolkit featured materials—SMART salting 5. East Metro Water— read the latest articles published in the blog and local newspapers NEW Virtual Tour of Outdoor Destinations Washington County is 26 of 31 " t 7 FY S 'l d X 1 1 1 •i � .0 j .� � y -, , , t home to more than --' 200 lakes, a dozen ' = r trout streams, the �_. Wild and Scenic St. Croix River, and the Mighty Mississippi. r There are countless opportunities to enjoy the prairie, woods and water in our area, whether you prefer to hike, bike, paddle a canoe, or search for hidden treasure. This year, we've seen local residents flock to parks and trails in search of fresh air, exercise, and solitude during this pandemic. Though COVID has made it harder to organize in-person events, we've found new ways to share information with the public through webinars and social media. We're excited to debut a new virtual tour that highlights some of the many beautiful outdoor destinations in our area. The map includes more than thirty points, each with a short video. Watch Washington Conservation District staff demonstrate lake and stream water monitoring, learn about pollinator habitat projects, and preview a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, stand-up paddle boarding, and duck hunting. We will continue to add new videos to this tour during the winter and plan to share advice for getting outside in the winter as well. Give me a home where the butterflies roam Presentation on Nov. 10, 6:30-7:30pm Tomorrow night, I'll be giving a presentation about pollinators and habitat for the Jaques Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. This event is free and open to the public. In recent years, citizens and scientists have become increasingly concerned about threats to pollinators such as monarch butterflies, honeybees, and other lesser-known species. Learn about efforts underway to protect and improve pollinator habitat in Washington County and across Minnesota. I will share photos 27 of 31 and video from the Ike's Schuneman Marsh in Grant, talk about pollinator species of concern, and provide advice on what you can do to support pollinators in your own yard. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5777543510? 12wd=SGZhcnFWbCt3c09EcU04UWhRdWtpZz09 If you're asked for a password, use MEP. If you're joining by phone only, call 312-626-6799 and enter the meeting ID 577 754 3510. Contact Becky Siekmeier, becky.siekmeier@q.com with any questions. Lower St. Croix "One Watershed" Plan Approved After two years of planning, the Lower St. Croix Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (1W1P) was approved by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources on Oct. 28. The "One Watershed, One Plan" process brought together 15 local government partners in Washington, Chisago, Anoka, Isanti and Pine Counties to develop a collaborative and comprehensive plan that will guide watershed in our region over the next ten years. The plan aims to protect and improve the St. Croix River, groundwater, lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands, and upland habitat in the Lower St. Croix watershed in order to sustain healthy ecosystems, recreation, public health, tourism, agriculture, the economy, and quality of life in our communities. Implementation will begin in 2021. To access the full plan, interactive map of the watershed, and appendices, go to: www.Isclwlp.org/the-plan. MS4 Toolkit Materials—SMART salting The new MS4 Stormwater permit has finally been approved and is set to be issued on Nov. 16: MS4 General Permit "For cities and townships, at least once each calendar year, the permittee must distribute educational materials or equivalent outreach to residents, businesses, commercial facilities, and institutions, focused on the following: a. impacts of deicing salt use on receiving waters, b. methods to reduce deicing salt use, and c. proper storage of salt or other deicing materials. [Minn. R. 7090]" Along with this email, I have included short and long version articles and several images that you can use in newsletters, emails and social media to educate your constituents and meet permit requirements this winter . 28 of 31 The pollution control agency also has additional education materials, trainings for municipal staff and contractors, and salt info on their website: www.pca.state.mn.us/water/chloride- salts East Metro Water— read the latest articles published in the blog and local newspapers Boy Scouts and Water Stewards help to create outdoor classrooms in Woodbury "South Washington Watershed District created its Campus Greening program two years ago to encourage schools and other large campuses to think holistically about how they can meet stormwater management requirements when expanding buildings and parking areas. At the Lake and Middleton campus, South Washington County Schools (District 844) worked with SWWD to convert 15 acres of turf to prairie, plant 200 trees, and create the two new outdoor classrooms." Water stewards inspire neighbors to take action and adopt storm drains "To date, Twin Cities' residents have adopted 13,747 storm drains. However, only 530 of those are in Washington County. This fall, the East Metro Water Resource Education Program is encouraging people to adopt a storm drain in their neighborhood and join the movement to promote clean lakes, rivers and streams. To sign up, go to http://www.Adopt-a-Drain."." Brown's Creek Watershed District Receives Two National Awards in 2020 "This fall, the Brown's Creek Watershed District will receive awards from the American Water Resources Association and the Water Environment Federation for long-term work to protect Brown's Creek." New rule restricts nitrogen fertilizer application after Sept. 1 "Beginning September 1, 2020, Part 1 of the Groundwater Protection Rule goes into effect, restricting the application of nitrogen fertilizer in the fall and on frozen soils in areas with vulnerable groundwater. It applies to approximately 12-13% of Minnesota's cropland and nearly half of the land in Washington County." Tamarack Nature Preserve Park& Boardwalk Reopening Celebration "Smack dab in the middle of bustling, suburban Woodbury, the Tamarack Nature Preserve is a hidden gem containing the southern-most tamarack swamp in Minnesota. A community event Oct. 16-18 included a virtual tour and water pollution mystery game." Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions. Thanks! Angie Hong Water Education Senior Specialist East Metro Water Resource Education Program Representing Brown's Creek, Carnelian Marine -St. Croix, Comfort Lake- Forest Lake, Middle St. Croix, 29 of 31 Ramsey -Washington Metro, Rice Creek, South Washington and Valley Branch Watersheds, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Lake Elmo, Hugo, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Stillwater, St. Paul Park, Willernie, West Lakeland, Woodbury, Washington County and the Washington Conservation District C/O: Washington Conservation District 455 Hayward Ave. Oakdale, MN 55128 a no ie.ho no CcD m nwcd.o ra Phone: (952) 261-9599 cell www.mnwcd.ora/emwrep C30 30 of 31 Practice SMART salting this winter to protect our water Road salt helps to melt ice but it also pollutes our lakes, streams and groundwater. In Minnesota, 50 lakes and streams have already been contaminated by too much salt and another 120 are near the threshold for impairment. 30%of shallow wells in the Twin Cities metro have elevated levels of chloride. Here's what you can do this winter: 1. Shovel: Clear walkways before snow turns to ice, and before you apply salt. The more snow you clear manually,the less salt you'll need. 2. Scatter: Use salt only where it's critical. When you apply salt to pavement, leave plenty of space between granules. A 12-ounce coffee cup of salt is enough to cover 10 sidewalk squares or a 20-foot driveway. 3. Select: Salt doesn't melt ice if the pavement is below 15°F, so use sand for traction when it's too cold, or choose a different de-icer. 4. Sweep: Clean up leftover salt, sand, and de-icer to save and reuse as needed. 5. Slow down: Drive slower when roads are icy or snow-covered, and wear your winter boots when you're walking or running errands. 31 of 31