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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes- January 8th 2021 -r CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: January 8",2021 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator Zoning &Development Items: 1. No new applications have been received. 2. Central Automotive has commenced construction.We hope it all goes smoothly.That said,there is substantial construction going on in the City—also at TCO building and at Palmer Station.Julie Hultman has done a great job keeping these things moving forward. 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. • There are opportunities for housing assistance for those impacted by COVID—see link United Way 211—211 Site(211unitedway.org) Other Items: • The City's DEED Application for various study grants related to the KING PLANT has been submitted. What their exact timeline is a bit unknown however they usually make their decisions in 60-90 days. • Chief Hansen has provided a DECEMBER POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT. • Information on the Washington County Business Grant—Next Round—.This has been placed om the City's website and various pages. • City Ice Rinks are open and so are the WARMING HOUSE—COVID-19 Precautions and requirements shall be posted and strictly followed by rink attendants—limiting number of people in shelter and the wearing of masks. • The BCWD held a workshop associated with FLOODPLAIN RISK ASSESSMENT and I did participate;but I do hold some concerns that they will soon begin to assert rule making or other control parameters associated with FLOODPLAIN. Certainly, it is WATER and part of the"water-cycle" but floodwater is more or less under the authorities of FEMA,DNR and US ARMY CORPS.I have attached some the information presented.Lastly, OPH actual floodplains lie east of the railroad tracks—near the St. Croix and small pocket near Perro Pond. To the best of my knowledge—no home has ever been impacted in OPH by general FLOODWATERS in the last three decades... • Xcel Energy did provide some information their planned addition of 500 MW of solar energy.(this is the same output as the A.S. King Plant) Mayor McComber provided: 1. Lockridge Grindal update for 1/6/21 —Legislative Alert 2. EMWREP Updates 3. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU update 4. NLC Information on Chief Equity Officers Please let me know if you have any questions-651.253.7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 59 Washington WASHINGTON COUNTYCommunity VAgency ment CountyAgency Washington County Local Business Relief Grants Program Guidelines In early January 2021, Washington County received $5,058,997 in county relief grants for local businesses as approved by the State Legislature on Monday, December 14, 2020. The county received this allocation from the state on a per-capita basis, and is directed by law to use the funds to make grants to individual businesses and non-profits that, to the extent it is feasible for the county to determine, are located in the county; have no current tax liens on record with the Secretary of State, and are impacted by an executive order related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Washington County Board has determined that a priority for grant funding shall go to those businesses most directly impacted by Executive Order(EO)No. 20-99. If funding remains available, eligible applicants will include businesses that have been directly or indirectly impacted by any executive orders issued to address the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, and certain non-profit businesses impacted by the pandemic, as defined below. In order to provide immediate relief to businesses directly impacted by EO 20-99, Washington County will first provide a grant to businesses holding a food, pools or lodging license from Washington County for 2021 who have been impacted by an executive order. The amount of the grant will be equal to the 2021 license fee and shall be paid to the business as soon as practical following adoption of this program by the board of commissioners. Licensed businesses receiving a grant under this portion of the program are also eligible to apply for an additional grant as described below. Washington County, through the Washington County Community Development Agency, will contract with the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers' (MCCD) Open to Business Program, a local non-profit business, to collect and review the applications, and award program grants. Eligibility General Requirements • Businesses/applicant must have a physical location in Washington County. • Business/applicant must be in good standing with MN Secretary of State Department as of the time of application (no tax liens on record have been filed). • Business/applicant must have been impacted, directly or indirectly, by an executive order related to the COVID-19 pandemic. • Business/applicant must have been in operation on or before November 1, 2020. • Businesses who received Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act assistance, including county small business grants, or state business grants, are eligible for this program, but must apply again to receive funds. • Convention centers and movie theatres who receive grants direct from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development(DEED) are not eligible for this grant program. • Ineligible businesses/applicants include corporate owned chains or businesses that primarily derive income from: gambling, adult entertainment, pawned merchandise, guns, passive investments, real estate transactions, billboards, or lobbying. Locally owned corporate franchise businesses are eligible. ?po f 59 2021 Grant Mf Business and Non-profit Adopted: January 5,2021 Washington WASHINGTON COUNTYCommunity r V Development Count Agency �7� For-profit business grants Jul • Eligible business/applicant must have 75 or less full-time equivalent employees and generated $5 million in annual revenue or less during calendar year 2019. • First priority, will be given to restaurants, bars, gyms, and other similar businesses who have been partially or fully closed as a result of EO 20-99, Section 7. Eligible applications from the first group will be awarded as they are received. This includes bars and restaurants operated by a non-profit, such as VFW Posts or American Legions, who have been partially or fully closed as a result of EO 20-99. • Businesses who have been directly or indirectly impacted by executive orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible. These businesses must certify that they have incurred costs related to the pandemic and have suffered a loss in revenue. Businesses indirectly impacted by executive orders is defined as a business that derives income from sales of goods or services to businesses that were fully or partially closed by an executive order. Non-profit organizations • The following non-profit organizations are eligible for grants under this program: o Non-profit organizations, such as but not limited to arts organizations, museums, and fitness centers, that earn revenue similar to businesses, including but not limited to ticket sales and memberships fees. o Non-profit organizations that provide social and community services, such as mental health services, housing, services for individuals with disabilities, food support, and other human service or safety net services closely related to those provided by counties. o Non-profit organizations that provide direct services to veterans. • Eligible non-profits must be physically located in the county and have 75 or less full-time equivalent employees and generate $5 million or less in annual revenue. • If grant requests in total exceed the amount of funding available, total grants provided to non-profit organizations shall not exceed $750,000. Home-based businesses and self-employed entrepreneurs • Home-based businesses or self-employed entrepreneurs that have no employees that have a physical location for their business in Washington County other than their personal residence, are eligible for grants. These businesses must certify that they have incurred costs related to the pandemic and have suffered a loss in revenue, in addition to certifying they have been impacted by an executive order related to the COVID-19 pandemic. • Grants for home-based businesses will only be made if funds remain after funding for-profit business grant and non-profit grant applications that have been received and are deemed to be eligible. Award Amount • All grants must be awarded and checks mailed by March 15, 2021. Once a business meets the eligibility criteria, their grant award amount will be based on the following tiers: o Up to $15,000 for for-profit and non-profit restaurants and bars impacted by EO-99. o Up to $15,000 for other for-profit businesses impacted, either directly or indirectly, by an executive order related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 3 of 59 2021 Grant Program Business and Non-profit Adopted: January 5,2021 Washington WASHINGTON COUNTYCommunity V Development �„ Count Agency y o Up to $10,000 for eligible non-profit business impacted by an executive order related to the COVID-19 pandemic as defined under the eligibility requirements. o Up to $7,500 for home-based or non-employer small businesses/sole proprietors. • Applicants must certify that they have general operating costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, that were not reimbursed by other city, county, state or federal funding, that meets or exceeds the amount of the grant requested. Use of Funds • Funds must be used for business operating expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those expense may include payroll expenses, rent payments, mortgage payments, payments to suppliers, insurance, utility expenses or other critical business expenses (including expenses related to closing and/or reopening). Washington County funds may NOT be used for the same expenses or activities that were paid with other sources of grant or COVID relief funds. Applications • Applications will be accepted starting at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2021. • Completed applications from the first priority group of restaurants, bars, gyms, and other similar businesses who have been partially or fully closed as a result of EO 20-99, Section 7 will be processed and grants awarded as they are received. • Applications will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. on February 4, 2021. Completed applications received by this date will be reviewed and considered for grants based on the prioritization described above. • If the application requests received as of the end of the day on February 4, 2021 does not equal or exceed the total grant funds available, the application process will remain open until such time as the application requests exceed the amount of funds available. • Applicants who have applied on or prior to February 4, 2021 will receive priority over those applications received on or after February 5, 2021. • If funding remains, and eligible applications are received after February 5, 2021 those applications can be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis to ensure grant dollars are awarded prior to the March 15, 2021 deadline. • If grant applications received prior to February 5, 2021 exceed the amount of funding available for grants, Washington County reserves the right to pro-rate grant amounts in order to provide assistance to as many applicants as possible. • If the total applications do not exceed the funding available after the application period closes on March 1, 2020, Washington County reserves the right to increase the grant amounts awarded to the first priority businesses that include restaurants, bars, gyms, and other similar businesses who have been partially or fully closed as a result of EO 20-99, Section 7, up to an additional $15,000, if a business did not receive a small business assistance grant from the county in 2020. • No applications will be accepted after March 1, 2021 at 4:30 pm. 4 of 59 2021 Grant Program Business and Non-profit Adopted: January 5,2021 Washington WASHINGTON COUNTYCommunity VAgerc pment CountyAgency Application Process • All applications will be processed by MCCD through the Submittable web-based application. A link to the application will be posted on the Washington County CDA website. • All businesses/applicants must complete, sign, and certify the grant application and grant agreement. The business/applicant must provide any and all required or requested information to the program manager in a timely manner and must also self-certify their eligibility. • MCCD will review and approve/decline based on the eligibility guidelines. MCCD will review all applications but fund only the priority businesses first until February 4, 2021. At that time, funding will open up to the next priorities, including businesses not affected directly by Governor's EO 20-99, non-profits, and home-based businesses. • All businesses that apply by the February 4th deadline will be notified by February 12th. • The program administrator and/or the CDA reserve any and all rights to deny any application that is not in compliance with program guidelines or these stated policies. The Washington County Board and Washington County CDA Board reserves the right to revise these guidelines as needed to best address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. 5 of 59 2021 Grant Program Business and Non-profit Adopted: January 5,2021 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 January 4, 2021 To: Mayor and Council From: Steve Hansen, Chief of Police Subject: Police Activity Report-December 2020 Happy New Year! This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month December 2020. Officers responded to and generated 410 calls for service in the city of Oak Park Heights during the month. A break down on some of those calls for service included the following: 74 medicals, 12 theft from businesses, 20 motor vehicle crashes, 2 fire related, 16 alarms, 6 disturbances, 41 traffic offenses, 19 suspicious person/vehicles. This was a big month for leadership transition at the police department as Chief DeRosier and myself worked together with the changeover process. Chief DeRosier had a small gathering with city staff in the front lobby area for his retirement send off on the 31 St The holidays went off pretty quietly for the police department and officers provided security at Walmart at their request over Christmas eve/day. The overtime detail was at Walmart's expense. COVID-19 -19 update: It appears we are getting closer to a date for vaccinations to be offered to 1St responders. Washington County Public Health contacted the 6 of 59 police department to get preliminary numbers of how many employees might be interested with getting vaccinations. No specific date given yet, but appears to be getting accomplished by the end of January 2021. Background investigations and final interviews were completed on two more potential candidates to fill the full-time officer position. These two candidates were in the top five list from October and the other three candidates either were hired at other agencies or pulled themselves off the list. A recommendation of hire will be submitted to council for a candidate. Officers attended training courses during this month: Officers continue to mainly conduct training through Online modules but we did safely conduct some in person training this month in small numbers of 2-3 persons. 1. All Officers completed the NIMS emergency 4 courses online through FEMA as requested by Chief DeRosier 2. All Officers completed and passed the winter qualification dept shoot 3. Both Investigators in charge of the property room, where evidence is stored have started IAPE Property and Evidence Management certification online. This important certification will keep the dept up to date on best practices, trends and legal issues. 4. Narcan training for all officers started this past month and will finish in January. This training is provided by Lakeview EMS. Calls for Service Highlights: This is a sampling of some of the cases we responded to and investigated: 1. Death investigation of a lone resident from natural causes however lead to a search warrant of the house for criminal related possession activity. 2. Assisted Bayport PD with an overdose death investigation scene, along 7 of 59 with forensic search assistance on two cell phones. 3. Officer had two theft suspects flee in a stolen motor vehicle from Walmart. No pursuit by OPHPD per policy, however Stillwater PD chased to Oakdale area for apprehension of both individuals. 4. Numerous credit card fraud reports and thefts from businesses during the shopping season. 5. 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The new renewable energy will continue the company's efforts to lead the clean energy transition while also providing jobs that will help the economy recover from COVID-19. "As a national leader in wind energy for more than a decade, and the first major utility to announce a vision to provide 100% carbon-free electricity, we are now accelerating our plans for solar projects near the Sherco Power Plant,"said Chris Clark, president, Xcel Energy-Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. "The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission asked for energy projects that could put people back to work, and these new solar projects will deliver those jobs and investments for our customers and communities." If approved by the Commission, the solar projects will create nearly 400 union construction jobs and about 25 permanent positions. The new solar installations, which will use existing transmission interconnections at the site, are expected to be operational by 2024, following the retirement of the first Sherco coal unit; the company plans to fully retire all coal operations in the state by 2030. "Our employees at Sherco and the Becker area have played a vital role over many decades in powering the region,"said Clark. "These new solar projects will help the community make a smooth transition and provide new jobs and capital investments as we wind down the use of coal in Minnesota." As Xcel Energy retires coal plants in the Upper Midwest, the company plans to manage its workforce through attrition, retirements and retraining and do so without layoffs. Request for Proposal Details As part of the project, Xcel Energy will accept proposals from solar developers that provide the opportunity to acquire projects of at least 75 MW that can interconnect to the transmission infrastructure at the Sherco site; proposals offering a power purchase agreement will not be accepted. Proposals will be accepted until 5 p.m. on February 2, 2021. Projects must be built using union workforce, and responses should include information about using diverse suppliers and workforce, including those owned by women, minorities or veterans. The full request can be viewed at xcelenergy.com/ShercoSolarRFP. Questions can be directed to Xcel Energy by email at ShercoSolarRFPa-xcelenergy.com. 41 of 59 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 variety of renewable sources at competitive prices. For more information, visit xcelenergy.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook. 42 of 59 From: Lockridoe Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. To: Eric Johnson Subject: Legislative Alert:Walz Announces Loosening of COVID-19 Restrictions Date: Wednesday,January 6,2021 10:43:25 AM • , logo image H. Theodore Grindal Partner As the COVID-19 situation improves by nearly every metric across Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz today announced measures that loosen restrictions on important parts of daily life. The Governor also urged Minnesotans to protect the progress made over the past month. 43 of 59 load image "The situation in Minnesota is undeniably better than it was last month," Governor Walz said. "We have reasons to be optimistic, and Minnesotans' sacrifice and commitment to their communities helped Rebecca J. Kanninen change the pandemic's trajectory and saved lives. But we need to Partner protect the progress we've made." load image The announcement comes as tens of thousands of Minnesotans have received their first dose of the vaccine, COVID-19 cases are down, hospital bed use is declining, and kids are heading back to the classroom. "As we cautiously adjust the dials to help Minnesotans return to important elements of their daily lives,we continue to monitor where we stand," Governor Walz continued. "Two months ago the pandemic Daniel G. Larson quickly snowballed from manageable to out-of-control. For our Director,State& Local students, our small businesses, and public health,we cannot allow that Government Affairs to happen again." load image Today, COVID-19 is spreading more slowly across Minnesota than two months ago. Recognizing our progress—but understanding we need to remain cautious—the Governor is adjusting the dials and opening more activities and sectors of the economy. Starting January 11: Indoor dining at bars and restaurants can open at 50 percent capacity,with a maximum of 150 people. Parties of no more than — six people must remain six feet from other parties; bar seating is Ann T. Lenczewski open to parties of two; reservations are required; and Government Relations, establishments must close dine-in service by 10 p.m. Tax Policy& Local • Gym capacity remains capped at 25 percent but maximum capacity Government increases to 150 and classes can increase to 25 people, assuming load image distancing can be observed. Machines and people must maintain 9 feet of distance. Face coverings are required. . Outdoor events and entertainment continue at 25 percent capacity, ❑ but maximum capacity increases to 250 people. Social distancing is ® required. Indoor events and entertainment—like bowling alleys, movie theaters, and museums—may open at 25 percent,with no more than 150 people in each area of the venue. Face coverings are required, and they may not offer food service after 10 p.m. Youth and adult organized sports have resumed practice as of Nathaniel C. Mussell January 4 and games resume January 14 with spectators,following Partner the appropriate capacity limits for indoor or outdoor venues. Inter- region tournaments and out of state play are discouraged. Pools opened on January 4 for some activity and may now open, like gyms, at 25 percent capacity. Wedding receptions and other private parties may resume with limits. If food and drink are served at the event, then they are limited 44 of 59 load image to two households or 10 people indoors and 3 households or 15 people outdoors. If there is no food or drink, they are covered by event venue guidelines.Any related ceremony—like a wedding or funeral ceremony—is guided by rules for ceremonies and places of Amos A. Briggs worship. Government Relations . Places of worship remain open at 50% capacity but without an load image overall maximum capacity. "Today,we can be cautiously optimistic about the progress Minnesotans have made in slowing the spread of COVID-19,"said Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove. "I am thankful for the work and sacrifices the hospitality industry has made to keep their employees, neighbors and communities safe. These efforts pave the way for loosened —' guidelines, allowing more jobs and more business growth. To keep our Peter H. Glessing economy moving, it's critical that we all remain vigilant in fighting Associate/ COVID-19 by masking up and staying safe." Communications& Grassroots Advocacy As some restrictions loosen, Minnesota faces challenges to protecting load image the recent progress made. • Some other states are seeing the virus surge. ❑ . Public health experts, including Dr. Fauci, are warning of the ® potential for a post-holiday wave of cases. • Concern remains about the emergence of a new, more contagious coronavirus variant spreading around the world. . As the weather gets colder and Minnesotans move indoors, gatherings occur more often in settings that allow the virus to Angie A. Huss spread more easily. Communications& "Minnesotans have worked hard and done their part to get us back Grassroots Advocacy from the edge of the cliff, and now they can help keep things on the load image right track," Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said. "One year into this pandemic,we know that improvements are tenuous. If we let our guard down, COVID-19 finds a ❑® way to surge back in terrifying ways. That means it's still very important to wear a mask and stay 6 feet from others when you are out in the community.As we look for vaccines to become more widely available for all of us, these basic protections can serve as a bridge to better days ahead." Jessica E. Lindeen Minnesotans should continue to take precautions to combat the spread Government Relations of the virus in their community—wear a mask, practice social distancing, and stay outside when possible. Minnesotans should also get tested if appropriate and download the COVIDawareMN smartphone app to get notified if they've been exposed to someone who tests positive. 45 of 59 load image Last month Governor Walz announced that every elementary school may return to in-person learning, recognizing that kids being in school is an important public health priority. The state has learned more about how to reduce the potential for spread in schools from success in other Kevin J. Matzek settings, and with additional mitigation strategies, giving the youngest Government Relations learners the chance to be in person helps our kids get the high-quality load image education they need and helps bring relief to many families. Elementary schools may begin in-person learning on January 18. Also last month, Governor Walz also signed into law$216 million in direct support for small businesses and workers affected by the pandemic,which has provided targeted aid to keep small businesses afloat, extended unemployment benefits for workers struggling to get by, and helped families put food on the table. Cullen D. Sheehan Government Relations load image Emily J. Tranter Lead Lobbyist, Policy and Federal Government Affa i rs load image Carol J. Mraz Government Relations 46 of 59 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: EMWREP Education Updates:Jan. 2021 Date: Friday,January 8,2021 3:18:40 PM Attachments: MS4 Permit Mapping and Inspections.pdf Chat about scat.doc Doa Poop- English,Spanish,Somali.docx Reminder to scoop DooD.docx Scooping the Dow with style.docx imaae009.Dna imaae013.Dno imaae020.emz imaae026.emz imaae029.emz imaae043.emz imaae046.emz imaae048.emz imaae062.Dna imaoe021.Dno imaae047.Dna imaoe060.pno imaae044.Dna imaoe061.pno imaae059.Dna imaae042.pno imaae031.Dna imaae058.Dno imaae054.Dna imaae005.Dna imaae006.ipa imaoe008.ipa imaae009.Dna imaae010.Dna imaae011.Dna imaae012.Dna imaae013.Dna imaae014.ipa imaae015.ipa imaae016.ipa imaae017.Dna imaae018.Dna imaae019.Dna imaoe020.Dna imaae021.Dna For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Angie Hong <AHong@mnwcd.org> To: Angie Hong <AHong@mnwcd.org>; algoodri@hotmail.com <algoodri@hotmail.com> Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2021 3:13 pm Subject: EMWREP Education Updates: Jan. 2021 Hello East Metro Water Resource Education Program partners It appears that 2021 is shaping up to be an even wilder ride than 2020. 1 almost never tell you what to do, but please make an extra effort to get outside EVERY DAY this winter. Research shows a strong connection between time spent in nature and reduced stress, anxiety, and depression. Being outdoors softens feelings of anger, fear, and stress, as well as reducing the physical manifestations of these feelings - blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones. For older adults, there are additional benefits as well. The vitamin D from sunlight helps our bones to absorb calcium, which protects against osteoporosis in older age, 47 of 59 and can also lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. So, with that said, here are a few updates on our collaborative work to protect local waterways and provide quality education. Angie Program Updates: 1 . Give me a home where the butterflies roam — Jan. 18, in partnership with Izaak Walton League 2. MS4 Permit Resources for staff training 3. NEW Smart Salting Video — Share this fun, animated video with school groups and the general public 4. Lower St. Croix "One Watershed" Update 5. MS4 Toolkit featured materials — Tools to educate residents about pet waste East Metro Water— Dead the latest articles published in the blog and local newspapers Winter Recreation Looking for ways to stay outdoors and active this winter? Enjoy my tips for what to wear and activities to try. Give me a home where the butterflies roam — Jan. 18, 6-7pm (Register here) Learn about efforts underway to protect and improve pollinator habitat in Washington County and across Minnesota. Angie Hong will share photos from the Schuneman Marsh, an Izaak Walton League protected area in Grant; talk about pollinator species of concern; and provide advice on what you can do to support pollinators in your own yard. This webinar is hosted by Izaak Walton League of Minnesota. MS4 Permit Resources for Staff Training Mapping and Inspections The new Minnesota MS4 General Permit requires permittees to map and inspect stormwater systems within their jurisdictions. What does that mean? See the attached fact sheet for more information. MS4 Training Videos MS4 Permitees are also required to provide training for staff on a variety of topics related to stormwater and pollution prevention. Below are links to eleven short videos that can be shared via email or incorporated into staff meetings or training workshops. One suggestion could be to watch one video per month as part of an annual training plan. • Stockpile Management 48 of 59 • Use and Storage of Significant Materials • Routine Street and Parking Lot Sweeping • Pesticides and Fertilizers • Right of Way Maintenance • Vehicle Maintenance • Road Maintenance • Waste Disposal • Emergency Response • Cleaning of maintenance equipment, building exteriors, and dumpsters • Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Hold the Salt to Protect Minnesota Water Minnesotans love their lakes, but we've got a growing problem with salt pollution. This short, fun video explains the problem with easy-to-understand cartoon graphics and offers suggestions on what the general public can do to help protect Minnesota water. This video could be shown as part of a school or youth group lesson or shared with the general public via email or social media. Sponsored by Washington County, with narration by Jill Zimmerman. Lower St. Croix "One Watershed" Updates The Lower St. Croix "One Watershed" Plan was completed and approved by Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) on Oct. 28, 2020. In addition to the 15 local government partners who worked together to develop the plan, Valley Branch Watershed District has also signed on to the implementation agreement. Steering committee members are currently developing a work plan for how funds will be used in the first biennium. This plan will be reviewed by the Lower St. Croix 1 W1 P Policy Committee on January 25, with a goal of BWSR approval and funding to begin work at the end of March. The news articles below provide more information about the planning effort: Initiative plans to improve water quality Lower St. Croix "One Watershed" Plan approved With additional funds from One Watershed, One Plan, we hope to expand our current education programming into portions of Chisago, Anoka, Isanti and Pines Counties and also hire an ag outreach specialist with a background in agronomy who will work with farmers and rural landowners throughout the watershed. MS4 Toolkit Materials — Scoop the Poop Planning for your spring newsletter? 49 of 59 March is a great time to remind residents to pick up and dispose of dog poop to protect lakes and streams from nutrients and E. Coli contamination. When the snow melts, there can be a big influx of pollution to local waterways and lots of built-up poo from the winter months. Graphics and text are attached for your use in online and paper communications. East Metro Water— read the latest articles published in the blog and local newspapers Getting older shouldn't mean staying indoors — Dec. 17 "Randy Thoreson, a retired National Park Service employee, has traveled the country advocating for new programs to help get seniors outdoors in nature." When the stars shine bright — Dec. 24 "In this week of winter solstice, Christmas and Kwanzaa, we approach the end of a long, strange year with a mix of sadness, hope and tangled up holiday lights." 2021 will bring $2.6 million in new funding for watershed work in the St. Croix region — Dec. 31 "Just in time for the holidays, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources approved $12.3 million in Clean Water Fund grants to be used statewide for water quality improvement projects across Minnesota. Locally, partners in the Lower St. Croix watershed will receive $1.4 million in Clean Water grants in addition to $1.2 million allocated for implementation of the Lower St. Croix "One Watershed" Plan." Frozen fish and salty toes — Jan. 7 "One growing concern for urban lakes and streams is pollution from winter road salt. Currently, there are 50 lakes and streams in Minnesota that are listed as impaired due to elevated chlorides and another 75 that are "nearly" impaired." Winter Recreation 50 of 59 Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions. Thank you! Angie Hong Water Education Senior Specialist East Metro Water Resource Education Program Representing Brown's Creek, Carnelian Marine -St. Croix, Comfort Lake- Forest Lake, Middle St. Croix, Ramsey -Washington Metro, Rice Creek, South Washington and Valley Branch Watersheds, Bayport, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Lake Elmo, Hugo, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Stillwater, St. Paul Park, Willernie, West Lakeland, Woodbury, Washington County and the Washington Conservation District C/O: Washington Conservation District 455 Hayward Ave. Oakdale, MN 55128 angie.hongPa mnwcd.ora Phone: (952)261-9599 cell www.mnwcd.ora/emwrep 51 of 59 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:January 2021 Newsletter Date: Friday,January 1,2021 1:12:54 PM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From:YSB<info@ysb.net> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Fri,Jan 1,2021 1:05 pm Subject:January 2021 Newsletter Having trouble viewing this email?View as a web page. Article Image Helping youth and families learn the skills they need to be more successful at home, in school, and throughout the community. 8 January YSB Newsletter January 2021 Chemical Health Corner Community Partnership Merri Guggisberg "You Don't Need a New Year's A special "thank you" to Woodbury Community Resolution in Recovery" Foundation for supporting the Building Inclusive By Meghan Heffner Communiites virtual webinar series. The donation provided resources for three virtual Excerpt from Michael Graubart's article. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion events. Our panel of experts lead educational sessions on three We have two traditions in our society: topics: • One is of setting life-changing New • Importance of Inclusive Language Year's resolutions for ourselves, • Helpful and safe Diversity, Equity, and typically focused on dropping the Inclusive Conversations weight, drinking less, living on a • Self Care & the Relationship in Diversity, budget, finding Mr. or Ms. Right, Equity, and Inclusion and so on. • And we have a second tradition, closely tied to the first. It's called abandoning our over-reaching resolutions typically within a couple of days of setting them, feeling guilt and despair, and then giving up entirely. 52 of 59 I'm here to suggest that this year, instead of setting resolutions, which really is just a diabolical method for Photo: Cheryl Jogger, Merri Guggisberg, Cindy Parsons setting ourselves up to fail, maybe living your 'program' is enough. We work a Special thanks to our collaboration partners - program that allows, encourages, and Cheryl Jogger withSoWashCo CARES, Cindy pretty much requires us to live our lives Parsons and the entire team at St. Croix Family one day at a time. Resource Center, and all our panel members. Why do we focus on one day at a time? We invite you to watch the recordings. Click Because when we resolve to take a here to view. major step, we are often resorting to black and white, pass and fail thinking. Through Their Eyes This is standard operating procedure for addicts and alcoholics, and it seems as though everyone else in society joins us in this manner of thinking at this time of year. One of the biggest problems with New in 2021, we will have guest articles from this all or nothing thinking is that we set youth. These messages will give us a glance at ourselves of to fail. a day or season through a young person's eyes. Please email info_ysb.net for more information Those of us who have achieved long- on how you, your child, or students can be a part term recovery understand that change of a feature message. doesn't happen overnight, but change can happen in one day. And the next This month's feature is from a college senior who one day. And the next. That's right, moved to full distance learning and how she change happens over time, by repeating tended to her mental health needs. a behavior, learning new skills, and understanding how to apply them, day by day. Not by randomly selecting a .0 date (January 1 for instance) and declaring it the day of change. It is not about setting goals. It's just By Abby G. about getting through the day without Like all students in 2020, college students were our drug or addictive activity of choice, not immune to the challenges that came with and trying to be a better person at the modified learning environments. As a senior in same time. I'm not saying aim low, but I college, it has been a new venture in learning am suggesting we aim for what's and recruiting as I seek employment beyond possible. The operative phrase, or graduation and work to make sure I am slogan, for many in Twelve Step networking the best I can. I've found a few key fellowship is "just for today." So instead sticking points in this journey that lead to hair of saying, "This whole year, I will (or I pulling, stressful days and nights, and plenty of won't) ..." You might say, "Just for moments that required taking multiple deep today, I'm going to eat in a healthy breaths before moving forward. One of these is manner," or"I won't spend money I don't that every professor is different and that means 53 of 59 have," or maybe "I'll do the best I can." engagement looks different based on each class I'm definitely not saying it's easy, but it is I'm attending. As I'm sure we've all experienced, simple. not everyone is technologically inclined. Professors are not exempt. Another tricky piece So here's my suggestion for New Year's of my school experience to navigate is resolutions: don't make any. Then on communication. There are no more in-person January 20, and July 20, and December office hours or catching the professor 20, for that matter, you'll be able to look independently before or after class. Sometimes I yourself in the mirror and say the one forget that and then anxiously await email thing that no one else in America can: "I responses and hope that the answer comes didn't break a single one of my New quickly and in a coherent fashion. Lastly, time Year's resolutions!" management is out the window. Any system that worked before is moot, because every single "Because I choose to live one day at distraction is within reach, all the time, and no a time." one can see you to keep you accountable. 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A YSBKnowsKids Share This Email Do IYI LJ LJ Remove my name from all future mass email communications: Address postal inquiries to: Youth Service Bureau,Inc. 6120 Oren Avenue North Stillwater,MN 55082 56 of 59 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: How Chief Equity Officers Helped Address Inequity During Two Pandemics Date: Saturday,January 2,20219:41:46 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League Of Cities(NLC)<news@nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Sat, Jan 2, 2021 8:03 am Subject: How Chief Equity Officers Helped Address Inequity During Two Pandemics News,resources and events for local leaders and staff. 8 How Chief Equity Officers Helped Address Inequity During Two Pandemics How Chief Equity Officers Helped Address Inequity During Two Pandemics Througnout much of 2020, our nation s cities have grapplea with two overlapping crises: the longstanding pandemic of systemic and structural racism and COVID-19. With the virus, data quickly emerged highlighting significantly disproportionate numbers of infection and mortality for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color(BIPOC). Heightened awareness of these disproportionalities became a spotlight on racial inequities. When George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, it became a moment of reckoning. ■ 57 of 59 COVID-19 Local Response Water, Energy Legislation New Rochelle's 'Drive' To a Principles: Learn and Grow Hitch Ride on Omnibus Smart& Sustainable City • Appropriations Bill ■ ■ ■ IF Industry News What We're Reading: • How 6 states and D.C. are taking coronavirus relief into their own hands -Politico (December 30, 2020) • Clarence Anthony on Coronavirus Pandemic's Impact on Cities - C-SPAN(December 29, 2020) • Relief uncertain for local governments as pandemic roils budgets- Post-Gazette (December 26, 2020) Announcements Leading Through Disruption One of the NLCU's most popular offerings just got better! How? 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