HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes- february 26th 2021 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: February 26th,2021
TO: City Council Members& Staff
FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
Zoning&Development Items:
1. No new applications have been received.
2. The Metropolitan Airports Commission is seeking to form the Lake Elmo Airport Advisory Commission and thety would like to have a
representative from Oak Park Heights.Please see the enclosed communications.They would like to have someone appointed and
perhaps an alternate by the enc of March.They do not specifically state that it would be an elected or appointed official—rather someone
who would have a"...vested to represent their entire constituency."
3. Discount Tire was provided a notice related to the exterior storage of TIRES.
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.
• The State has issued a general VACCINATION process for all Minnesotans-Sign up at Vaccine Connector
(hftps://vaccineconnector.mn.gov/.
• There are opportunities for housing assistance for those impacted by COVID—see link United Way 211 —211 Site(211 unitedway.ora)
Other Items:
• City Ice Rinks are closed;we suspect for the remainder of the winter season.
• The City of Bayport was provided a check for the 13t Qtr Fair Share Fire Services Agreement-This amount however was based on 4th Qtr 2020
payments as we have not yet been provided the basis for their 2021 proposal justifying$294,765. We have since received the requested data and
we expect to increase this payment,but it will be less that the amount requested by Bayport as they exceed the approved 3%cost increase.A more
detail analysis will be provided next week to Bayport and in WEEKLY NOTES. On a related not the BFD did provide YEAR END 2020 fire run data
this week, please see the enclosed charts,all communities run we down—likely due to COVID, however OPH calls were down significantly more
than others by over-35%compared to-9.2%for Bayport and-10.8 for Baytown and-13.2 for West Lakeland.
• The LMC has started a new PTSD program for public safety staff;see their short letter enclosed.
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February 12, 2021
Mr. Eric Johnson
Oak Park Heights City Administrator
14168 Oak Park Blvd North
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Mr.Johnson:
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) invites the City of Oak Park Heights to participate as a member of
a newly formed Lake Elmo Airport Advisory Commission ("Commission"). This Commission will support the
ongoing efforts to engage the stakeholders of the Lake Elmo Airport community.
This Commission will provide an open and balanced forum for strengthening relationships between MAC, airport
users, stakeholders and the community.The proposed membership consists of representatives from surrounding
cities, townships, Washington County, airport businesses, pilots and the Experimental Aircraft Association. The
role of the Committee will be to participate in discussions about matters concerning the Lake Elmo Airport as well
as share information with their respective communities about the Airport. The first meeting is anticipated to held
during the second quarter of 2021, with quarterly meetings the remainder of the year. If necessary, virtual
meetings will be held due to the health pandemic to be consistent with Governor Walz's directives. Attached are
two documents providing more information about the Commission: 1) proposed draft bylaws; and 2) draft annual
work plan.
We invite the City of Oak Park Heights to appoint a primary representative and an alternate to serve on this
Commission for a two-year term. Please provide formal appointment documentation (e.g., resolution or official
letter). The representative must be vested to represent their entire constituency. MAC staff will follow-up with a
phone call to answer questions you may have about the commission and discuss representation.
We look forward to working with your appointed representatives over the next two years.
Sincerely,
Dana Nelson
MAC Director, Stakeholder Engagement
Cc: Joe Harris, MAC Director, Reliever Airports
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LEAAC Draft Work Plan(2021-2022)
1. NAP and pilot guide
2. Airport 101
3. Noise 101
4. Environment 101
5. Mobile Noise Monitoring Study
6. Monitor developments on airport
7. Receive updates about Land-use developments (comp plan updates, etc.)
8. Airport Tour
9. Celebrate runway grand-opening Summer 2022
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DRAFT BYLA WS OF
LAKE ELMO A/RPORTADVISORYCOMM/SS/ON(LEAAC)
ARTICLE I
The name of this organization shall be the Lake Elmo Airport Advisory Commission, hereinafter
referred to as the "Commission." By appointing representatives to this Commission, the
appointing authorities do hereby endorse the purpose and goals as identified in these bylaws
and authorize and support the Commission as an advisory body to the respective appointing
bodies.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSE AND GOALS
GOAL: This Commission is formed to further the general welfare of the community and the
Lake Elmo Airport, a public airport in the City of Lake Elmo, County of Washington,
state of Minnesota, through minimizing or resolving problems created by the
aircraft operations at the airport.
PURPOSE: 1. The Commission shall advise the community and the Metropolitan Airports
Commission with regard to all matters affecting the Lake Elmo Airport, the
classification, rules and regulations supplied to the operation of the Airport and the
development of lands adjacent to the Airport.
2. The Commission shall cooperate with the Metropolitan Airports Commission staff
in reviewing matters affecting the use and control of the Lake Elmo Airport.
3. The Commission shall make its recommendations to the Metropolitan Airports
Commission regarding any proposal affecting the use or operations of Lake Elmo
Airport.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
1. Officially designated representatives and their alternate representatives shall be appointed
to serve for two (2) year terms and until their successor is appointed. Vacancy shall be filled
by the appointing authority for a new two (2) year term commencing with the date of
appointment of such successor representative.
2. In addition to the designated USER and PUBLIC Representatives (or their appointed
alternate), non-voting membership to the Commission may include TECHNICHAL ADVISORS.
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TECHNICAL ADVISORS— Officially recognized organizations or agencies maybe called upon to
advise the Commission that include: the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Metropolitan Airports Commission Board Members or
staff, and any other organization or agency that can provide technical assistance to matters
of interest to the Commission.
3. Voting membership of the Commission is as follows:
Public Representatives (Official City Council,Town Council or County Appointment)
One (1) representative from City of Bayport
One (1) representative from Baytown Township
One (1) representative from City of Lake Elmo
One (1) representative from City of Oak Park Heights
One (1) representative from City of Stillwater
One (1) representative from West Lakeland Township
One (1) representative from Washington County
User Representatives (Airport Manager Appointment)
Two (2) representatives from Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 54
Four (4) representatives from airport business or at-large airport user
One (1) representative from airport FBO
Both Public and User representatives must be vested to represent on behalf of their entire constituency
and vote accordingly.
ARTICLE IV
VOTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERSHIP
1. A quorum at all meetings of the Commission shall consist of attendance by three (3) USER
REPRESENTATIVES and three (3) PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES, or duly designated alternatives.
2. Each USER and PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE, or a duly designated alternate, shall have one (1)
vote.
3. The Bylaws may be amended by majority vote of membership provided that notice of such
proposed amendments shall have been given ten (10) days prior to the Commission meeting.
Voting may be conducted via email, or by members in attendance at a meeting in-person or
through use of virtual collaboration tool.
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ARTICLE V
CO-CHAIRPERSONS
The representatives shall elect by majority vote from membership present (in-person or through
use of virtual collaboration tool) at the time of voting two (2) chairpersons; one (1) from the
PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE constituency and one (1) from the USER REPRESENTATIVE. The
chairpersons will alternate conducting chairperson duties from one meeting to the next. The
Chairpersons shall serve for a two (2) year term or until his/her representation on the
Commission terminates, whichever occurs first; and until his/her successor is elected. The
powers and duties of the Chairpersons are as follows:
1. To preside at all meetings of the Commission.
2. To call special meetings of the Commission as he/she deems necessary, or upon request by
two (2) USER or two (2) PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES.
3. To sign as Chairpersons of this Commission, with the approval of the membership,
certifications and other papers and instruments in writing that may require such signature.
4. To perform such other duties and tasks as these Bylaws or as the membership shall from
time to time prescribe.
ARTICLE VI
RULES OF ORDER
1. All administrative support will be provided by a staff member of the Metropolitan Airports
Commission.
2. All record retention will be provided by the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
3. Meetings will be held on a semi-annual basis at a minimum.
4. Membership will establish the location of meetings.
5. Roberts Rules of Order will preside on issues of disagreement.
6. Financing of the Commission initiatives relative to the respective constituencies will be
provided by that constituencies appointing authority, or as other sources of funding are
established.
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574
February 19, 2021
Emailed & Mailed
Attn: Brandon Enerson, Store Manager
Discount Tire
1334160"St. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Exterior Tire Storage
Dear Mr. Enerson:
The City has had ongoing conversations with Discount Tire with regard to its exterior storage of tires.This
letter serves as a follow up to our conversation, and my request that the tires be removed.
Recall that Discount Tire received a Conditional Use Permit for its business operation on May 25, 2004 and
that one of the conditions of the approval was that there be no exterior storage of auto parts, parked cars or
related items on the site and that all storage be internal to the building. Failure to adhere to the provisions
of the conditional use permit may result in revocation of the conditional use permit and/or misdemeanor
citation for violation of Oak Park Heights City Ordinances related to the conditional use permit.
Per our conversation, kindly remove the exterior stored tires, by the store and from within the former Ruby
Tuesday trash enclosure, and relocate them off site or to the store interior no later than the end of the day
Thursda March A 2021. If tires are found in placed after this date,the matter will be forwarded to the
OPH Police Department with a request for citation to you directly.
Your prompt attention is required.
Sincerely,
PLANNING &CODE ENFORCEMENT
Juli uItman
Buil i g Official
pc: !Eric Johnson, City Administrator
Steve Hansen, Police Chief
Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com
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Eric Johnson
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd N
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-6476
February 22, 2021
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Dear Eric: — -
We need your help. Post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) among public safety staff,particularly law enforcement,
has become a significant challenge for the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (the Trust)and our members.
Stand-alone PTSD claims first became compensable in 2013 and now make up more than 30%of the Trust's overall
annual workers' compensation claim costs. The good news is that PTSD and other mental health conditions are
treatable and often preventable.
What you can do
Start by reducing the stigma. If appropriate, have a person in a leadership position share their own struggles and
create an environment where it's safe to get help.Make prevention and treatment a top priority. Work with your
human resource team and other city leadership to develop and fund prevention,response,and return-to-work
strategies.
To assist you in your efforts,we've created an online public safety PTSD and Mental Health Toolkit. In the toolkit
you'll find information about prevention,programs,therapies, human resource considerations, and much more.
Learn more at www.lmc.org/ptsd.
Additionally, we've dedicated a full-time public safety program coordinator to focus on public safety mental health-
Lora Setter, a former law enforcement officer,is available to help answer your questions regarding public safety
mental health programs, current trends, and legislative efforts. She can be reached at (612) 248-9551 or
All of us at the Trust are committed to confronting the challenge of PTSD,but we can't do it alone. You play a
critical role in preventing, identifying, and addressing PTSD and other public safety mental health issues. Together,
we can promote excellence in public safety by making mental health a priority.
Sincerely,
Dan Greensweig
LMCIT Administrator
145 Univer�t� venue West PH: (651) 281-1200 FX: (651) 281-1299
St. Paul, Minnesota 55103 TF: (800)925-1122 www.Imc.org
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2-25-21
T0: Adam Bell, City Administrator
City of Bayport
294 N 3rd Street
Bayport, MN 55003
ALSO, VIA EMAIL: abellaaci.bayport.mn.us
RE: Received Invoice—2021-006
Dear Adam,
The City is in receipt of Bayport's 2021 billing for Fire Services seeking a total of$294,764.67. We have requested data to verify
and review this amount—including the 2021 Fair Share Formula as applied. To date, we have not received this information and we
cannot verify a specific amount— so at this time I am submitting a payment to your attention that matches the 41h QTR 2020 or
$67,236.75.
We would expect this 1s1 qtr payment to be supplemented with something once we have the applied 2021 Fair Share data.
Now, we may of course disagree what that additional amount may be, but we need the data to know what those differences in fact
are as the issues likely remain related to the"3%"calculation, but at this stage we cannot even determine any increase from 2020
without the 2021 Fair Share Formula data you used to submit the$294.764.67 request.
So.... could you please provide that 2021 Fair Share Data (calculated in late 2020)and a copy of the final 2021 Fire Departmental
Budgets; These could be emailed to me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Eric Johnson
City Administrator
Cc: Weekly Notes
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ORDER-CHECK MidWestOne 66627
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Bank.
72-123/739
14168 OAK PARK BLVD N
OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MN 55082-6476
(651)439-4439 DATE AMOUNT
02/25/2021 *$ 67,236.75
RAY ***Sixty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Six and 751100 Dollars***
TO THE AY /C RK/TR RER
ORDER CITY OF BAYPORT
294 N 3RD ST
BAYPORT NIN 55003 -
Tf40 HORIZED SIGNATURE NP
1100 P=C, C 2 7111 1:0 7 390 1 2 3 31: 2 L 0 tS I u. VOID IF NOT PRESENTEE]WITHIN 180 DAYS
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
VENDOR NO.: 5 VENDOR NAME: CITY OF BAYPORT CHECK NO.: 66627 66627
INV DATE INVOICE NO INVOICE DESCRIPTION GL ACCT NO NET AMOUNT
02/2512021 2421 FAIR SHARE FIRE CONTRACT-1 ST OTR 2021 101-41520-212 67,236.75
TOTAL AMOUNT 67,236.75
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CITY OF BAYPORT AktAa !{efh January 19, 2021
2021-006
2021 Fair Share Contract
294 N 3rd Street
Bayport, MN 55003 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
651-275-4404 14168 OAK PARK BLVD. NO
651-275-4411 STILLWATER MN 55082
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1ST QUARTER 2021 FAIR SHARE FIRE CONTRACT $73,691.16
2ND QUARTER 2021 FAIR SHARE FIRE CONTRACT $73,691.17
3RD QUARTER 2021 FAIR SHARE FIRE CONTRACT $73,691.17
4TH QUARTER 2021 FAIR SHARE FIRE CONTRACT $73,691.17
$ 294,764.67
0.00%
Make all checks payable to City of Bayport. If you have any questions concerning -
this invoice, contact Chantelle McRoberts 651-275-
4404,finance@ci.bayport.mn.us -
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS! TOTAL $ 294,764.67
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Eric Johnson
Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd N
Oak Park Heights, MN 55482-6476
February 22,2021
Dear Eric:
We need your help. Post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)among public safety staff,particularly law enforcement,
has become a significant challenge for the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust(the Trust) and our members.
Stand-alone PTSD claims first became compensable in 2013 and now make up more than 30% of the Trust's overall
annual workers' compensation claim costs. The good news is that PTSD and other mental health conditions are
treatable and often preventable.
What you can do
Start by reducing the stigma. If appropriate,have a person in a leadership position share their own struggles and
create an environment where it's safe to get help. Make prevention and treatment a top priority. Work with your
human resource team and other city leadership to develop and fund prevention,response,and return-to-work
strategies.
To assist you in your efforts,we've created an online public safety PTSD and Mental Health Toolkit In the toolkit
you'll find information about prevention,programs,therapies,human resource considerations, and much more.
Learn more at www.Imc.org/ptsd.
Additionally, we've dedicated a full-time public safety program coordinator to focus on public safety mental health_
Lora Setter,a former law enforcement officer,is available to help answer your questions regarding public safety
mental health programs, current trends, and legislative efforts. She can be reached at (612) 248-4551 or
All of us at the Trust are committed to confronting the challenge of PTSD,but we can't do it alone. You play a
critical role in preventing, identifying, and addressing PTSD and other public safety mental health issues.Together,
we can promote excellence in public safety by making mental health a priority.
Sincerely,
Dan Greensweig
LMCIT Administrator
145 Univer enue Vve-st PH: (651) 281-1200 FX: (651) 281-1299
5t, Paul, MinnEso-.� 55 i�
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To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:COVID-19 Relief Aid Update:The House MUST Support the Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act!
Date: Tuesday, February 23,2021 11:16:24 AM
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Passage of the American Rescue
Plan Act!
This week, the House will vote on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. This relief
package includes a fair allocation of$65 billion for cities, towns and villages with
appropriate guardrails. It also includes transportation, housing and FEMA recovery that is
critical for communities to stabilize. It is essential that the House pass this package so that
we can pressure the Senate to do the same.
Here is how you can take action:
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Send a Tweet to your 2/25 White House Office of 2/26 NLC Update Call:
Representative asking them Intergovernmental Affairs COVID-19 Relief for Cities,
to pass the American Update Call Towns and Villages
Rescue Plan Act TODAY
Your Advocacy Toolkit This Week
Updated Talking Points for Meetings with Congress
This week, Moody's analytics released a report estimating state budget shortfalls are
significantly lower than previously projected. Their model suggests state and local
shortfalls of$220 billion, or$61 billion net of aid to date, through state fiscal year of
2021. This is misleading. Utilize these updated talking points to combat the
narrative stemming from this analysis when communicating with your Member of
Congress and reiterate the critical need for local aid.
Review the Estimated State and Local Allocation Outputs
Released by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform
The House Oversight and Reform Committee staff has provided updated estimates
on state and local allocation outputs as of 2/18/21. We encourage you to read
their supplemental explainer which offers an in-depth guide to interpreting these
current estimates, which are subject to change.
The Dangers of Conflating State and Local Aid
In our nation's pandemic response and recovery, municipalities are facing a much
more dire situation than states. Although state and local relief have been grouped
together in terms of a recovery bill, the true impact of the pandemic varies between
the local and state level. We have been hearing Congress may be tempted to ignore
the plight of cities because of perceived fiscal stability at the state level. Use this NLC
article to combat this dangerous narrative.
What We Are Reading
CBS News: Republican, Democrat mayors back White House rescue plan as
cities struggle in pandemic
Join your Peers at NLC's Congressional City Conference
March 7-10 and Advocate for Relief and Recovery on Virtual
Hill Day
The bill is expected on the floor of the Senate during the week of NLC's
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Congressional City Conference (CCC). CCC provides local leaders with the tools and
connections to help build a brighter future for our nation's cities, towns and villages
and concludes with local leaders meeting with their Congressional delegation and
advocating for their priorities. Register for our conference today and check the
Virtual Hill Day box to join us as we make our final push in the Senate for COVID-19
relief!
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd: How Cities are Addressing Racial Disparities
Date: Saturday,February 20,2021 7:40:15 AM
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From: National League Of Cities (NLC)<news@nlc.org>
To: marymccomber@aol.com
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Subject: How Cities are Addressing Racial Disparities
News,resources and events for local leaders and staff.
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How NLC REAL Helps Cities Address Racial Disparities
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How NLC Race, Equity, and Leadership (REAL) Helps
Cities Address Racial Disparities
Created in 2014 REAL works to strengthen local leaders' knowledge and capacity to eliminate
racial disparities, heal racial divisions, and build more equitable communities. Established six
years ago in the wake of protests erupting from the police-related shooting of Michael Brown in
Ferguson, MO, the challenges of that time are still stark and evident today.
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Mayors on Equity and COVID Vaccines: Leaders of Today Youth Civic Engagement
Messaging, Partnership and Confidence
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Industry News
What We're Reading:
• Carefully Targeted Cuts Can Help With Managing Covid-19's Hit to Budgets -Route
Fifty(February 18, 2021)
• From city halls, the plea for COVI D-19 aid is bipartisan -Associated Press(February
17, 2021)
• GPS and garbage trucks: Mapping digital divides in U.S. cities -Mirage News
(February 16, 2021)
Announcements
Take Action: Send A Letter to Your Representative to Urge
Passage of the Relief Bill
COVID-19 relief for cities, towns and villages is approaching a critical stage. Although
currently included in the House package, we have been here before -we don't want to
lose any momentum. Take five minutes and send a letter to Congress now!
Take Action >
NLC Update Call: COVID-19 Relief for Cities, Towns and Villages
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NLC is using every method at our disposal to ensure this legislative text stays in the bill
through the next stage. Join our half hour call on Friday, February 26 to receive the latest
intel on Senate support and what we need to do to ensure necessary aid for cities, towns
and villages are included in the relief package.
Register Now>
NLC Assembles Task Force of Local Leaders to Reimagine
Public Safety in Communities Across the U.S.
This week, NLC convened a task force of mayors and councilmembers from across the
country to reimagine how they ensure public safety in their communities.
Learn More >
Congressional City Summit
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Job Openings
See who's hiring right now:
• Director of Health Trust Services - Maine Municipal Association
• City Clerk -City of Henderson
• Assistant Planning Director-City of Grand Rapids
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