HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes- May 7th 2021 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: May 7th,2021
w TO: City Council Members& Staff
FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator ✓'
Zoning&Development Items:
1. No new applications have been received.
2. The City did undertake its own prairie bum management this past week—behind City
Hall/Swager—additional bums are pending at Valley View park. i
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.
• You may also register for vaccine through Washington County - subject to availability
---at:
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/3328/COVID-19-Vaccine-Clinics
• In light of the Gov. Order(ENCLOSED)basically opening up everything not later than
July 1st, perhaps the City Council considers waiting until July for a full in-person
meetings, but in June we make a run at using the HYBRID TOOL that should now be
operational. Staff is exploring these concepts and would be curious as to thoughts and
ideas for the short term. We do know the Planning and Park Commission appears eager
to reconvene in person.
Other Items:
• Chief Hansen provided the April Police Activity Report
• The City did have a water main leak on Omaha Ave.this past week,Public Works addressed it
promptly.
• The City has been able to secure 6 PLANTER BOXES from an Eagle Scout project—
Troop 9132 (my son's Troop); Council Member Johnson mentioned this at the ;
Council's Goal Setting to establish some form of community gardening opportunity.
She is working on some protocols as to how these can be used. These boxes took a �{
tremendous amount of work by this Scout and appear quite durable.
• BCWD Annual Report—Summary Document
• Infomarion on the 2022 Anticipated Sewerage Cost . t a��EL �2TT �.l
a 3.86%rate increase over 2021. "T —,_-
• The City has suppled the $3,000 for the 2021
commitment on the DARTS Bust; Please see the ti
enclosed thak you letter from Community Thread
alobng with some data on ridership. Also, please
see their planned 5/10/21 Press Release where they ---"�
plan to enagges a new company to provide the bus
service—NEWTRAX&updated route MAP
• The City did have some window vandalism at
Brekke Park.
Mayor McComber provided:
1. Various NLC Update-American Rescue Plan—Implementation/NLC-Update for 5/4/21
2. Information on CHAMBER GOLF EVENT.
3. Youth Service Bureau—May Newsletter
4. "Conversations in the Valley"Information
5. EMWRP Upcoming Events.
Please let me know if you have any questions -651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
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Safely ending diCOVID-19 restrictions
May 7
Outdoor events Social Gatherings
• No capacity limit or distancing • 01,tdoors: No gathering limit.
requirements. • Indoors:Gathering limit increased to 50.
• No mask requirement for outdoor
venues of fewer than 500 people.
Indoor events I A, Restaurants
L7 • Increased occupancy for large venues. 1 • Outdoors: No occupancy limits.
• Increased group size to 10. • Indoors:Table size increased to 10.
• No mandatory closing time.
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Remaining capacity and distancing The statewide masking requirement will
restrictions end, end when 70°/a of Minnesotans ages 16
Certain requirements remain: and older are vaccinated — or by July t.
• Masks indoors and for the largest outdoor events,
• Businesses must continue to have plans in place to
keep their employees safe.
• Key consumer protections.
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N.,
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
May 4', 2021
To: Mayor and Council
From: Chief of Police, Steve Hansen
Subject: Police Activity Report April 2021
This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the
month of March 2021. Officers responded to and generated 384 calls for service in the City of
Oak Park Heights during this month. Quick Breakdown for some of those calls for service
include: 94 medicals, 4 fire related, 14 theft from businesses, 7 vehicle accidents, 4 alarms, 11
disturbances, 35 traffic violations, 12 suspicious persons/vehicles.
This past month was busy for Officers in the metro area with planning for possible events
involving the Chauvin trial verdict and responding to the recent demonstrations involving the
Brooklyn Center Police shooting. At OPH we primarily bolstered staffing in our city and
maintained high level of readiness. We also supported both our SWAT and MFF officers to
the Washington County Multi-agency team for several days which involved an entire team
effort for numerous shift scheduling adjustments. Thankfully we had no problems in our city
and kept a close eye on a few smaller demonstrations that sprung up in Stillwater. I did have
the opportunity to meet with several business owners to answer questions and will continue
over the next several weeks/months.
Police staff consisting of Sandy Kruze and Officer Croft have worked hard at completing an
updated comprehensive business keyholder list of the owners and managers. This list now has
emergency contact numbers and also their emails, which was lacking before. This will now
allow for effective communication if needed to those business owners in a shorter time frame
in case of emergencies, unrest, and announcements.
After seeing the events unfold at Brooklyn Center City Hall/Police Department, I have started
the assessment of how we would secure our campus at City Hall/Public Works Bldgs. I have
reached out to SWAT Command and Public Works Director Kegley to assist with some of
this emergency planning, for the "what if' scenarios.
All of our tornado/civil defense sirens were tested again and are in good working order. The
City Hall Siren which is our newest needed to be re-programmed, but now operates just fine.
Additionally, the Police dept has received all new portables radios that were ordered for each
officer. Also, the radar speed trailer has been brought back to life with some repairs and
battery replacement, thanks to Public Works Andy Swenson and Sgt. Chris Vierling.
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Community Outreach:
Sgt. Vierling assisted a local business with doing a crime prevention building assessment. I
have been stopping out to several businesses to meet with the owners/managers throughout
town, not only to formally meet with them but to also discuss any concerns.
New hire update:
Ms. Kaylyn Fahrendorff was given a conditional job offer for full-time police officer. All
conditions were later met and city council approved. Her start date was on May 3rd 2021.
Officers attended training courses this month:
All officers attended Pepperball training this month which was presented/instructed by
Cottage Grove Sgt. Brad Petersen. Pepperball is a new non-lethal impact weapon the dept has
added to the tool box for officers to choose from. Officer Zwach also attended the Pepperball
instructor level course too. Officers continue to mainly conduct training through the Online
modules through PATROL online. Givand, Vierling and Hansen also attended
webinars/online modules through the League of MN Cities loss and control workshops.
Calls for Service Highlights:
This is a sample of some of the cases we responded to and investigated
1. Theft of items from Walmart $1,200.00
2. Traffic stop for no front plate, driver arrested for drug para, possession of drugs
3. Traffic stop for speed violation, driver in possession of loaded handgun with no permit
and a felon.
4. Investigative assist to public works for numerous trees that were cut down on city
property near Lookout Trail/Hwy 95.
5. Stolen motor vehicle from the holiday gas station. Veh was left running.
6. Stolen trailer with masonry equipment from the American Inn parking lot
7. Felony fleeing officer in MV. Officer attempted to stop a vehicle for vehicle registration
issues, driver fled down the frontage road with. OPH officer did not continue pursuit
per policy and later located driver in OPH and arrested her.
8. Taser deployment on intoxicated suspect male for disorderly conduct and attempted
assault on officer after they left the Stillwater Bowl
9. Theft of liquor from Walmart, suspect filled up a trash bag and an empty case of beer
with hard liquor, left without paying on two occasions.
10. Animal assist, comp requesting officer assistance with snakes in the backyard birdbath
Officer found two dead snakes and assisted with removal/disposal.
Chief Hansen
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Highlights of 2020 &
2021 Planned Projects
Kimbro Basin Flooding and Long Lake Floodrisk Evaluation:
survey and floodrisk assesment was completed for
Long Lake in the fall of 2020 with a neighborhood
meeting in February 2021.
Kimbro Basin experienced flooding issues in the
spring of 2020. Monitoring and modeling occured with
Brown's Creek Ripari- presentation for affected residents in January 2021.
an Shading Improvement
This grant will be used for 2020 Lake Water Quality Report Card
buckthorn removal and
native vegetation restoration Education and
along Brown's Creek in the _ Outreach:
Millbrook neighborhood inq� 2020
fall of 2021. PI�SbQ La e k ® ° 2020 Lake Grade -4th Annual Open Yard
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No of Sec on Lae ® ® •® ��A- workshop
-- so I ,�� %Yo 6, -Newsletter, May 2020
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Loads to the St.Croix River: Reuse Project:
Brown's CreekTributary
Water Quality Improvements: The Applewood Golf Club Reuse
-TSS(sediment)=86 lbs/acre project was planned in conjunction
(goal 74 lbs/acre) Planning to install rock check structures to address with the 15/36 interchange work.
erosion concerns occurred in 2020 with
implementation likely to occur in 2021
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Metropolitan Council - Services
2022 MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER CHARGE (MWC)
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City of Oak Park Heights Community Map; see next page for details.
For 2022, the estimated wastewater service fee for your community is
$491,689.57, a change of 3.86%from 2021. The table below details your
wastewater flow, in millions of gallons (mg), and allocated cost of service:
Community Allocation 2022 2021 2020
Metered flow (mg) 166.50 181.00 161.60 Qo
Unmetered flow(mg) 8.76 10.00 10.00
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Total flow (mg) 175.26 191.00 171.60 COak Park Heigh is
Percent of regional flow 0.20% 0.20% 0.200o
Municipal wastewater charge $491,690 $473,412 $460,043
Cost change from prior 3.86% 2.91% 3.19%
Your fee is based on the portion of wastewater flow discharged from your
community to the regional system in the past year(2020) multiplied by the 6o
regional wastewater charge for the next year (2022).Year-to-year changes
are affected by growth, water conservation, and inflow and infiltration.
Region 2022 2021 2020
Regional allocated flow(mg) 89,095.42 96,967.05 87,891.72
Flow change from prior -8.12% 10.33% -2.33%
Regional wastewater charge $249,956,000 $240,342,000 $235,629,000
Cost change from prior 4.0% 2.0% 3.6%
Some wastewater may enter or leave your community but not be included in the metered flow total. These unmetered flows are
shown below. Assigned wastewater volumes per unit, such as single-family unit (SFU) or residential equivalent connection (REC),
vary based on past flow response to wet weather,age of services, and other available data.
Flow from Oak Park Heights= 8.76 mg; added to allocated flow:
To: Calculation/Description 1St Q 2nd Q 3rd Q 4th Q Notes
Stillwater 125 REC x 70,000 2.18 2.18 2.20 2.20 Sunnyside
Flow to Oak Park Heights= 0.00 mg; deducted from allocated flow:
From: I Calculation/Description 1St Q 2nd Q 3rd Q 4th Q Notes
Unmetered flow total = 8.76 mg
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May 5, 2021
Metropolitan Council - Services
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May 5, 2021
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community thread
April 29, 2021
Eric Johnson, City Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Mr.Johnson,
On behalf of the greater community, thank you for news of the$3,000 gift that has been pledged from
the city of Oak Park Heights to help fund the bus loop this year.
I wanted to share some updates with you as well as ridership data. In 2020, due to the pandemic,
ridership decreased by 30%. However, data shows that people were continuing to use the service to
shop for food and other essential items. We believe that the demand for this transportation option will
continue to grow as it benefits the most vulnerable citizens of our community who otherwise struggle to
access basic necessities.
The Community Thread Connector Loop makes 5 loops for 5 hours a day(10 am to 3 pm) on Mondays,
with scheduled stops at senior housing complexes, area businesses, and other shopping and retail
destinations. Seating is limited at this time and will become more available as the pandemic winds
down.
Effective May 17, bus loop services will be provided by Newtrax, a NE Metro nonprofit transportation
provider that specializes in working with Adults with Disabilities and Seniors. The Bus Loop Advisory
Council recommended finding a more cost-effective vendor and we believe Newtrax will be an excellent
partner.This new provider will follow the same route and schedule as the current provider to minimize
confusion.The new schedule will be posted on Community Thread's website. Our organization will
continue to serve as the fiscal agent on behalf of the loop.
The City of Stillwater pledged $5,000 in support for 2021. Other sponsors for this year include the Hugh
J. Andersen Foundation, Lakeview Hospital, the Stillwater Lions Club and the Stillwater Noon Rotary.
Again, thank you for your city's support of this important service to our citizens. I will let you know when
we have received payment.
Sincerely,
Sa i,q AA e rs ,
Executive Director, Community Thread
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2021
Sally Anderson, Executive Director
Community Thread
Phone: 651-439-7434
e-Mail: Sally@CommunityThreadMN.org
Bus Loop Continues Service under New Provider
Effective May 17, Community Thread has contracted with Newtrax, a Northeast Metro nonprofit
transportation provider, to continue the weekly bus loop serving Oak Park Heights and Stillwater.
The Community Thread Connector Loop makes 5 loops for 5 hours a day(10 am to 3 pm) on Mondays,
with scheduled stops at senior housing complexes, area businesses, and other shopping and retail
destinations. Planned stops will be offered on an hourly loop schedule,with the flexibility to request a
stop nearby within one quarter mile of the route.
Riders of all ages and income levels are welcome. The$3 all-you-can ride fare allows riders to get on and
off at any of the stops. The bus seats 13-14 people and is wheelchair and walker accessible with a lift.
Caregivers and personal care assistants may ride for free.
Due to covid restrictions, riders are required to wear masks. If the bus exceeds the 7-rider limit, riders
will need to wait until the next trip to board the bus. Drivers will inform riders when they will be
returning for another pickup.
Riders who live within 2 blocks of the bus route may request to be picked up at their home by calling a
day in advance (the Friday before the next Monday loop) to 651-846-9302 or 651-789-6221. The
Connector Loop will not be offered on Mondays that are holidays (Memorial Day,July 5 and Labor Day).
The Bus Loop service is made possible thanks to generous support from the City of Oak Park Heights,
City of Stillwater, Hugh J. Andersen Foundation, Lakeview Hospital, Stillwater Lions Club and the Rotary
Club of Stillwater.
For over 50 years, Community Thread has connected people, neighborhoods and lives together to
strengthen the community.To learn more and see the bus schedule,visit
www.CommunitvThreadMN.org, or call 651-439-7434 to get a schedule.
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From: Mary Mccomber
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Fwd:Weekly Advocacy Update-American Rescue Plan Implementation
Date: Tuesday,May 4,20212:48:35 PM
For weekly notes
-----Original Message-----
From: National League Of Cities (NLC)<advocacy@nlc.org>
To: marymccomber@aol.com
Sent: Tue, May 4, 2021 2:00 pm
Subject: Weekly Advocacy Update-American Rescue Plan Implementation
Federal Advocacy Newsletter-Tuesday,May 4
®!
The American Rescue Plan
Implementation Update
Federal agencies continue to release guidance and funding for programs under the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)to help communities respond to the coronavirus
pandemic. The National League of Cities (NLC) is here to answer questions and support
your responsible stewardship of these critical funding opportunities with tools and guidance.
We encourage you to visit our FAQ page regularly for the latest updates and to submit
additional questions.
Here is how you can take action:
N: ® f,
American Rescue Plan Act—
Tele-Town Hall: Rebuilding for Everyone:
Guidance, Funding and
Understanding EPA's Lead Local Leaders Focus on
Updates as of April 30th
and Copper Rule and Equitable Infrastructure
Financing Opportunities .-
i=- =.
Response and Recovery
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What Small Cities Need To Know to Access ARPA Local Relief
Funds
The American Rescue Plan Act local relief funds that will go to cities should be
released no later than May 10, 2021, creating a short amount of time for smaller cities
to get ready to receive the funds. Learn more and be prepared.
Six Do's and Don'ts for Local Emergency Rental Assistance
Programs
In March 2021, one of every six renters had fallen behind on rent payments. Without
the direct intervention of state and local governments under the federal Emergency
Rental Assistance (ERA) program, the risk is high for increasing homelessness and
permanent losses of affordable housing. View new guidance for local
governments, created in partnership with the National Low Income Housing Coalition
(NLIHC).
How Local Leaders Can Help Residents Access the
Emergency Broadband Benefit
On May 12, qualifying households will be able to start applying for the $50 monthly
broadband subsidy through the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. View new
resources from the Federal Communications Commission for local governments
to use to keep their communities informed about how to access the benefit.
FEMA Assistance for Reopening Municipal Government
Programs
On April 5, 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued the
framework, policy details, and requirements for determining the eligibility of safe
opening and operation work and costs under the Public Assistance Program.
Help is Here For You!
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)was enacted to help stabilize households,
businesses and government operations. The White House has developed a one-
pager that city leaders can share with their residents so that they are informed of
the programs that will help them directly. Additional resources related to key ARPA
programs:
• Covid-19 Economic Relief I U.S. Department of the Treasury
• Restaurant Revitalization Fund I Small Business Administration
• Shuttered Venue Fund I Small Business Administration
• E-Rate Support Funding for Emergency Educational Connections and Devices
E-Rate -Schools & Libraries USF Program I Federal Communications
Commission
• Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund American Rescue
Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief I Office of Elementary
and Secondary Education
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Rebuild
Join in the White House's Social Infrastructure Day of Action
on Thursday, May 6th
This Thursday, May 6, elected officials across the country will be posting to social
media to share their highest priority infrastructure projects and highlighting the urgent
need to pass the American Jobs Plan, a once-in-a-generation investment in
infrastructure to make America more competitive and help create 19 million jobs. The
American Jobs Plan has all the elements that NLC asked for in our priorities to
Congress and a whole lot more. Take action on social media! Tag @leagueofcities
if you want a retweet and use hashtags#RebuildWithUs and #AmericanJobsPlan
Buffalo Mayor Gives Congress Pointers on Infrastructure and
American Competitiveness
Last week, Mayor Byron W. Brown of Buffalo, New York, testified before the House
Ways and Means Committee Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Advancing U.S.
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Helping youth and families learn the skills they need to be more successful at home, in
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YSB Newsletter May 2021
By Rebekah Windschitl, May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Youth&Family Therapist By Mend Guggisberg,
Youth&Family Education Coordinator
Many children have experienced significant amounts of
stress and anxiety within the past year.As a therapist, I During the past year,we at YSB have witnessed an
have noticed that the number one issue I see in my office increase in the number of youth experiencing mental
is anxiety, and my caseload is the highest it has ever health concerns. This information is demonstrated in
been.Two things I'm often focusing on are teaching a report from University of MN CIDRAP (See link
clients ways of managing their anxiety and helping below)with mental health claims for youth 19%
guide them to become more resilient individuals. higher than before the pandemic.The statistics
referenced in this report show a large increase in
When experiencing stress and anxiety, many of us want youth depression, anxiety and self-harm,with self-
to avoid what is making us anxious.We distract ourselves harm increasing an alarming 333%. This
by thinking about or doing other things,which is a form of resoundingly confirms what community members
avoidance.Although we feel relief temporarily,we are have been pondering... is there an increase in
actually creating more anxiety by avoiding these mental health concerns related to COVID-19? It also
things. To manage anxiety, it is important to sit with it speaks to the importance of Mental Health
and learn to be OK with feeling uncomfortable.Telling Awareness Month.
yourself that you are safe and feeling uncomfortable is ok
and can be helpful. It can also be helpful to use YSB's mission is Helping youth and families learn the
grounding skills and calming skills while you are sitting in skills they need to be more successful at home, in
the anxiety. Take long,slow deep breaths,get yourself to school, and throughout the community.
yawn,stretch, and even washing your face with cold
water are ways to help calm the body. The goal is to sit We are living out our mission by bringing mental
in the anxiety and use calming skills until the intensity has health awareness to families,youth and community
members.This attentiveness is highlighted in a video
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decreased to about half of what it was. Doing this
regularly can help decrease feelings of anxiety overall. message with Liz Nelson, Stillwater High School
Full article here. counselor. She shares, '7 think when a parent can
attend a class or a group setting...it is a step in the
door, when a parent can step inside a class about
chemical health for example, it gives the family the
opportunity to look around and say we aren't alone.
This may be the doorway to getting more help on an
individual basis."We invite you to view the full
message on our website and YouTube Channel.
If you or a loved one is seeking mental health
support visit ysb.net for resources and contact
information.
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Chemical Health Corner This month's feature is from a local
high school student.
Minimizing the Risk of Drug Overdose
By YSB Chemical Health Specialists
America has been experiencing an opioid epidemic since
the early 2000s. Opioids are a class of drugs that include L®
the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl,
and pain relievers available legally by prescription,such
as oxycodone(OxyContin@), hydrocodone(Vicodin@),
codeine, morphine,and many others.
While opioids can be By EL
effective at reducing severe Just a few months ago, the first thing 1 would do each
pain in the short term, they morning was check the daily COVID statistics.At the
01 can be very addictive, time, 1 felt compelled to always"be in the know,"yet
especially if they are as infection rates climbed at alarming rates, 1 realized
misused.All opioids— that starting my days in this way came at a detriment
particularly when misused to to my mental wellbeing. In the past few months, I've
get high,when combined found myself worrying more, whether about my
with other drugs like alcohol or tranquilizers,or when classes, or about my community, or about other
used for pain without proper medical supervision—can things far beyond my control. Throughout distance
result in deadly overdoses. learning, I've especially missed the social aspects of
While opioid misuse in teens has been going down,the school, even the crowded cafeteria!Although this last
rate of opioid misuse increases significantly after the age year has been challenging at times for my mental
of 18.The reality is that"not everyone is doing it,"but no health, I've been able to grasp new opportunities to
one is immune from this health crisis. Open a dialogue increase my personal wellbeing, from making sure
about opioid misuse with your child.ALWAYS remain that 1 get quality sleep to spending more time
calm if your child discloses he/she/they are using. If outside. Ultimately, living through such uncertain
they use,they likely are feeling shame,thus yelling, times has taught me to be more intentional in caring
threatening, etc.will only add to the shame and increase for my mental health.
the likelihood of dishonesty and avoidance of getting
help.
Unfortunately, parents/caring adults do not have absolute Community Partner Events
control over their children. However,to minimize the risk
of a drug overdose,there are precautionary measures to
take... Full article here.
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White Fragility by Robin Diangelo
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counterproductive reactions white people have when their
assumptions about race are challenged, and how these How
reactions maintain racial inequality."
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This has been an extraordinary year and this season's Conversations of the Valley has been graced by an extraordinary slate of speakers.
Wed,May 19 marks the final presenter of the series"Racial Justice-Listening and Learning."Join us in welcoming Alexs D.Pate to the
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Sent: Wed, May 5, 2021 1:43 pm
Subject: May 2021 EMWREP Education Updates
Hello water education partners:
Here are some quick updates from our shared education program -Angie
Program Updates:
1. Education stats — Jan-May, 2021
2. Welcome Barbara Heitkamp!
3. Professional Training Opportunities for local government staff
• Springtime Lawn Care (zoom recording + resources)
• Conservation Finance in Agricultural Projects (May 12)
• Street Sweeping (May 13)
• Salt Symposium (Aug. 3-4)
4. Raingarden Workshop — May 11, 6-7:15pm
5. Shoreline Realtor Workshop — May 26, 9am — 1 pm
6. Resilient Yards and Turf Alternatives Workshops — multiple dates
7. MS4 Education — Lawn Care
8. East Metro Water— Read the latest articles published in the blog and local newspapers
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conduct education and outreach for the EMWREP and Lower St. Croix partnerships. Barbara
has served as the communications specialist for the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory at
the University of Minnesota for the past 6 years. She is a hydrologist by training,with a BS in
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geology from Texas Christian University and an MS in Water Resources Science
from Oregon State University. Before coming to the University in 2011, Barbara worked for 3
years as an environmental field grunt for the consulting company GeoEngineers in
Portland, Oregon.
Her'evolution'to science communication happened gradually while at SAFL-she first joined
the team as one of the staff researchers in 2011, but her growing interest in being able to
message science efficiently led her to switch to becoming the lab communicator in 2015. She
currently lives in Bayport with her husband and two girls. They very much enjoy exploring the natural beauties and
wonders of the St. Croix Basin and are excited for the summer!
Barbara will be attending the Lower St. Croix Policy Committee meeting on May 24 and will begin work later that week on
May 26 so you'll be hearing from her soon!
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Professional Training Opportunities -for local government staff
Spring Turf Care -watch the Zoom recording
• Additional resources:
o Auditing home lawn irrigation systems (UMN Extension)
o Recommended Audit Guidelines (Irrigation Association)
o Lawn care (UMN Extension)
o Purchasing Turfqrass Seed (UMN Turfgrass Science)
o National Turfqrass Evaluation Program (NTEP)
o Growing Degree Day Tracker (Michigan State University)
o Finding the right grass seed (UMN Turfgrass Science)
• Would you like to have the mobile education trailer at a community event? Please
visit Reserving our Irrigation Efficiency Educational Trailer for more information.
Conservation Finance in Agricultural Projects — May 12, 2pm, FREE
• Hosted by North Central Region Water Network— Register here
• Three examples of conservation finance in practice - from incorporating conservation into ag
leases to aggregating conservation drainage bids and public-private collaboration.
• Featured speakers:
o Alejandro Plastina, Associate Professor and Extension Economist, Iowa State
University
o Keegan Kult, Executive Director, Agricultural Drainage Management Coalition
o Ricardo Costa, Field Crops Educator and 4R Nutrient Management Specialist,
Michigan State Extension
Street Sweeping - May 13, 9:30-11 am, FREE
• Hosted by MPCA - Register here
• Topics include: Nutrients in urban stormwater, focused on impacts of trees: Street sweeping
calculator; Guidance for street sweeping; Additional research needs
• Presentations by Randy Neeprash (MCSC), Dr. Sarah Hobbie (U of MN), and Aileen Molloy and
Hillary Yonce (Tetra Tech)
Salt Symposium —Aug. 3-4
• Aug. 3: New Directions in chloride —water softening, fertilizers, and more
• Aug. 4: Winter maintenance — latest research and technology
• Register at https://fortinconsulting.com/2021-symposium
May 11, 6-7:15pm (Register here)
Learn how to design and care for a raingarden at your home.
Raingardens are a beautiful way to add curbside appeal to
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your property and protect local lakes and rivers from runoff
pollution.
During this webinar we will discuss.
-Benefits of raingardens and native plants
-Raingarden design - including where to put your garden
-What plants to choose for sunny and shady sites
-Raingarden care and maintenance
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-Resources & funding available for raingardens and other water-friendly planting projects
Presenters: Brett Stolpestad and Cameron Blake (Washington Conservation District), Angie Hong
(EMWREP)
� . Shoreline Realtor Workshop --" May 26, 9am-1 pm (Register here)
Sponsored by Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® (SPAAR).
This workshop is for realtors that sell lakeshore and riverfront properties
and is intended to provide an overview of shoreline rules and programs:
• Lakeshore development and redevelopment rules
• St. Croix Riverway special regulations
Building a deck, dock, stairway, or home addition? Learn what permits
r µ . are required for common building projects.
Planting for Clean Water and assistance for shoreline planting projects
*. Presenters include: Matt Bauman (MN DNR), Monica Zachay (St. Croix
I River Association), Karen Kill (Brown's Creek Watershed District), Angie
Hong (East Metro Water)
Registration is free for SPAAR members or $30 for nonmembers. Participants will qualify for 3.7
CEUs through Minnesota Department of Commerce.
Resilient yards & turf alternatives workshops — multiple dates
https://bluethumb.org/events/
Bee lawns are greener.
The Blue Thumb — Planting for Clean Water partnership brings
together local government, nonprofits, and landscaping companiesanies toYkwfA- assist
community residents with native plantings, raingardens, and
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shoreline projects. The website (www.bluethumb.org) features a
plant selector tool to help you find native plants best suited for your
yard's conditions; native plant suppliers and contractors; workshops
and events; and info on pollinator gardens raingardens shoreline
plantings and turf alternatives.
This spring and summer, Blue Thumb partners are offering a variety of workshops on Resilient Yards,
Bee-Lawns, and Turf Alternatives. Because the workshops are hosted online, you can feel free to
attend any that fit your schedule, even if the local host is in a different part of the Twin Cities.
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East Metro Water— read the latest articles published in the blog and local newspapers
Let the gardening begin! —April 15
"Thanks to a relatively early start to spring this year, many people are already beginning to
dream about gardens and planting projects. Here is a run-down of upcoming workshops and
other support for eco-friendly gardening projects."
Mahtomedi Teacher Inspires Earth Day Action throughout the Year—April 22
"Ms. Comfort, as her students know her, is a STEM specialist at Wildwood Elementary in
Mahtomedi who is always looking for unique ways to teach her kids to protect the environment."
Transformation underway at Sunfish Lake Park—April 29
"Sunfish Lake Park visitors will immediately notice the changes on site, where contractors and
volunteers have been clearing buckthorn since late winter."
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
Lower St. Croix Watershed Partners
Brown's Creek, Carnelian Marine - St. Croix, Comfort Lake- Forest Lake, Middle St. Croix, South Washington, Sunrise
River and Valley Branch Watersheds; Chisago Lake Improvement District; Chisago, Isanti, Pine and Washington
Counties; Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Pine and Washington Conservation Districts
C/O: Washington Conservation District
455 Hayward Ave.
Oakdale, MN 55128
angie.honga.mnwcd.org
Phone: (952) 261-9599 cell
wvvw.mnwcd.org/emwrep
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