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Home My WebLink Aboutweekly Notes- August 20th 2021 r CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: August 20th,2021 fn A TO: Cit Council Members& Staff � Y`. FROM: Eric Johnson City Administrator Zoning &Development Items: 1. No new applications have been received. 2. The City has been notified by the US CENSUS Bureau and MET COUNCIL that its 2020 Census Count Population is 4,849.Enclosed is the entire data breaking down household size and other data.The City persons per household is now at 1.90;many communities in the County are at 2.0 or above. I speculate that this is the key parameter that is limiting the City's"5,000"calculation is this figure.There is a"Count Question Resolution" (CQR)program that commences in January 2022 where the City can seek possible corrections.How that may be positioned or supported I do not know,but something that the Clty should consider investing in a statistician-type person to evaluate the results.The CQR letter is also enclosed. 3. Washington County Board will begin their more formal discussion of the STW abatement request on their 8/24 meeting;enclosed is the agenda, but I have not yet seen the packets or other data. 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. • Obviously there has been discussion throughout the region about new mask mandates—be it at the local,state,federal or even private entities. City Staff did discuss this about our internal movements in the building and the consensus was to wait a bit longer to see what the Governor does and/or what some other smaller or similar cities may do relative to"IN-OFFICE"SETTINGS of a high percentage of VACCINATED people.That said,for the 8/31 City Council meetings,the uses of masks are planned to be discussed and all might desire to pre-emptively wear these considering known health conditions of others. Other Items: • The City did have a DOG Bite incident at Sunnyside Marina; please see the enclosed notice to the OWNER relating to a POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG and it being removed from the City. • The Clty received a public notice about a garage variance in Lake Elmo—on Lake Demontreville; No action is really necessary,as the City likely is in the notification zone. • A Local Boy Scout did complete a new PORT -a- Pot Enclosure at Oak Park Crossing park— Here is a better picture...than last week. = ' • Update from STANTEC- Lookout Trail Improvements is ®' enclosed. The dry weather has been helpful. Mayor McComber Provided 1. See email relating to discussions with Sen.Housley and Rep.Christensen about upcoming 2022 bonding tours.It would appear both are working hard to ensure the City King Plant elements are in the respective tours—likely this fall. 2. SPAAR—Housing market Update—July 2021 3. NLC Update for 8-19-21 "Weekly Notes"is an internal/inter-departmental memo limited in scope to share brief updates and information among Please let me know if you have any questions. City Departments,City Consultants and Elected officials regarding various topics. 1 of 22 City of Oak Park Heights Summary of 2020 Census Redistricting Data Released August 12, 2021 MET ROPOLITAN The U.S. Census Bureau has released housing and population counts from the 2020 Census, a complete enumeration of the population as of April 1, 2020. Table 1 provides basic counts of housing units, households, and population for the City of Oak Park Heights. Table 1: Counts of housing units, households, and population HouseholdsTotal Population in Persons per Population in population . . . household . . . . 2020 Census 2,422 2,258 4,849 4,292 1.90 557 2010 Census 2,115 1,911 4,445 3,908 2.05 537 Change, 2010-2020 +307 +347 +404 +384 -0.15 +20 Please note: To facilitate comparisons over time, all statistics provided here reflect community boundaries as they existed in 2020. For example, if a city annexed part of a township, then both communities' 2010 and 2020 numbers would reflect their 2020 jurisdictional areas. We also corrected published 2020 counts for a small number of communities where the Census Bureau's geographic files were incorrect. For more information, see the materials available at https://www.metrocouncil.org/census202O. Race and Hispanic/Latino origin Table 2 describes Oak Park Heights's population by race and Hispanic/Latino origin. BIPOC residents (Black/ Indigenous /people of color) are 16.3% of Oak Park Heights's total population, compared with 31.2% for the seven-county Twin Cities region as a whole. Table 2: Race and Hispanic/Latino origin, 2010 and 2020 points2010 Census 2020 Census Change,2010 to 2020 Percentage Total population 4,445 100.0% 4,849 100.0% +404 NA White, non-Latino 3,897 87.7% 4,058 83.7% +161 -4.0 All BIPOC residents (Black/ Indigenous I 548 12.3% 791 16.3% +243 +4.0 People of color) Black or African American, non-Latino 202 4.5% 232 4.8% +30 +0.2 Asian or Pacific Islander, non-Latino 86 1.9% 154 3.2% +68 +1.2 Hispanic or Latino 133 3.0% 149 3.1% +16 +0.1 American Indian or Alaska Native, non- 67 1.5% 51 1.1% -16 -0.4 Latino Other race not listed above, non-Latino 5 0.1% 24 0.5% +19 +0.4 More than one race, non-Latino 55 1.2% 181 3.7% +126 +2.5 *-Group names are those used by the federal government; many people prefer different terminology. See additional notes below. 2 of 22 Race and Hispanic/Latino origin by age As many have noted, the population under age 18 highlights how our future population will be increasingly diverse. Table 3 provides the same breakdown by race and Hispanic/Latino origin of Oak Park Heights's population under age 18 and age 18+. Table 3: Race and Hispanic/Latino origin by age Under age 18 Age 18+ Number Percent Number Percent Total population 694 100.0% 4,155 100.0% White, non-Latino 498 71.8% 3,560 85.7% All BIPOC residents (Black/ Indigenous/People of 196 28.2% 595 14.3% color) Black or African American, non-Latino 20 2.9% 212 5.1% Asian or Pacific Islander, non-Latino 47 6.8% 107 2.6% Hispanic or Latino 40 5.8% 109 2.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Latino 4 0.6% 47 1.1% Other race not listed above, non-Latino 7 1.0% 17 0.4% More than one race, non-Latino 78 11.2% 103 2.5% *-Group names are those used by the federal government; many people prefer different terminology. See additional notes below. About the data • The above tables contain the official terms for race groups as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. We use these for consistency with the data as reported by the Census Bureau while emphasizing the following: o Each of the groups has considerable diversity within it. For example, the Black population includes both descendants of enslaved people and recent African immigrants, while the Asian population includes Asian Indian, Chinese, Hmong, and Vietnamese residents along with many other groups. Many people prefer to be called by those more specific cultural community names rather than the federal government's broad labels. The redistricting dataset does not allow for distinctions among communities within these race groups; please see the Council's Equity Considerations dataset (https://metrocouncil.org/Data-and-Maps/Research-and-Data/Place-based-Equity-Research.aspx)for more information. o Many people prefer different language for these broad labels. For example, in place of"Latino," some use "Latino/a," "Chicano/a," or gender-neutral alternatives like "Latinx"or"Latine."And in place of"American Indian," some use "Native American"or"Indigenous." • Several factors may complicate the comparison of 2010 and 2020 race data; you can find an overview at https://www.census.gov/newsroom/blogs/random-samplings.html. • This data release contains only the numbers needed for redrawing legislative districts. Additional data, like household type and full age breakdowns, will be released later. For additional information, please see our interactive maps and charts, available at https://metrotransitmn.shinyapps.io/census- 2020. This application provides data for all cities and townships in 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020. You can access additional detail on people who identify more than one race and examine trends for areas within communities (census tracts and block groups). We are happy to discuss any additional questions you have; please contact Research@metc.state.mn.us. 3 of 22 August 17, 2021 Eric Johnson, City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Johnson: The U.S. Census Bureau has released 2020 Census counts for your community: As of April 1, 2020, the City of Oak Park Heights had 2,422 housing units, 2,258 households, and 4,849 people (of whom 557 lived in group quarters facilities). Household size averaged 1.90 persons per household. The Metropolitan Council is certifying these numbers in lieu of its annual population estimates for 2020, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 473.24. These numbers will be the basis for redrawing legislative district boundaries and for allocating certain kinds of state funding, such as Local Government Aid and the Municipal State Aid Street program. The Council's estimates will resume in May 2022, when preliminary estimates for April 1, 2021 will be released. This letter includes a detailed report with additional 2020 Census results as well as comparable numbers from the 2010 Census. The Census Bureau's initial release of data includes only the numbers necessary for redistricting; additional information will follow in the coming months, including the full age distribution and household types. They have not determined a release date for that additional data. In January 2022, the Census Bureau's Count Question Resolution (CQR) program will begin. This provides a process for governments to request corrections to the official counts if they believe the Census Bureau used incorrect geographic boundaries or erroneously excluded some housing units from the data. We encourage local governments to evaluate the 2020 Census counts within their jurisdiction and to participate in the CQR program if they detect potential issues in the data. Any successful CQR corrections will be incorporated into the Council's subsequent population estimates but will not affect redistricting, which is scheduled to occur before the Census Bureau rules on CQR requests. We will provide more details during technical assistance workshops to be offered later in 2021. If you would like further information, please visit https://metrocouncil.org/census202O or contact me. I can respond most promptly if you email me at Matt.Schroeder@metc.state.mn.us. If this is not possible, you can mail letters to Matt Schroeder, Community Development Research, 390 Robert St N, Saint Paul, MN 55101. Sincerely, .1001y4w Matt Schroeder Principal Researcher 390 Robert Street North"I St. Phone . Paul,. - metrocouncil.org METROPOLITAN - Opportunity Employer C 0 U N C I L WasWagtonBoard of Commissioners Fran Miron,District 1 Stan Karwoski,District 2 CGary Kriesel,District 3 unty Wayne A.Johnson,District 4 BOARD AGENDA Lisa Weik,Chair,District 5 August 24, 2021 - 9:00 AM 1. 9:00 Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance 2. 9:00 Comments from the Public Visitors may share their comments or concerns on any issue that is a responsibility ov function of Washington County Government,whether or not the issue is listed on this agenda.Persons who wish to address the Board must fill out a comment card before the meeting begins and give it to the County Board Clerk or the County Administrator.The County Board Chair will ask you to come to the podium,state your name and city of residence,andpresentyour comments.Your comments must be addressed exclusively to the Board Chair and the full Board of Commissioners.Comments addressed to individual Board members will not be allowed.You are encouraged to limit your presentation to no more than five minutes.The Board Chair reserves the right to limit an individual's presentation if it becomes redundant,repetitive,overly argumentative,or if it is not relevant to an issue that is part of Washington County's responsibilities. 3. 9:10 Consent Calendar- Roll Call Vote Consent Calendar items are generally defined as items of routine business,not requiring discussion,and approved in one vote.Commissioners may elect to pull a Consent Calendar item(s)for discussion and/or separate action. A. Approval of the August 3, 2021,and August 10, 2021, County Board meeting minutes. B. Adopt a resolution and approve Grant Agreement No. 14270 between the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and Washington County, in the amount of$502,300 to prevent or mitigate homelessness, for the period October 1,2021,through September 30,2023. C. Approve Amendment No. 2 for Contract No. 13658 with GSI Inc. for a total contract amount of$459,920. D. Approve Amendment No. 2 for Contract No. 13256 with Impact Group Consulting Services in the amount of$126,860. E. Adopt a resolution to approve an application for an Exempt Permit of Minnesota Lawful Gambling received from Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center to conduct a raffle in Denmark Township on September 12, 2021. F. Approval of an application for a 1-4 day temporary liquor license from Hesley Jensen American Legion Post 4491 for an event to take place at the Washington County Fairgrounds on September 18, 2021. G. 1.Adopt a resolution to acquire 2220 Boom Road in Stillwater, as part of the County State Aid Highway(CSAH) I I Road Improvement Project. 2.Approve the request for Temporary Use of Fund Balance in an amount not to exceed $400,000. H. Adopt a resolution to transfer storm water pond and drainage &utility easements to the City of Cottage Grove. Assistive listening devices are available for use in the County Board Room if you need assistance due to disability or language barrier,please call(651)430-6000 5 of 22 Washington County is an equal opportunity organization and employer Washington countyConsent Calendar continued L Adopt a resolution to Agreement No. 14225 between the United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the Washington County Jail to house Federal detainees. J. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Washington County Sheriffs Office to accept a donation of $6,880 from the Marathon Petroleum Company. K. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Washington County Sheriffs Office to accept a donation in the amount of$33,700 from the Marathon Petroleum Company. 4. 9:10 General Administration -Kevin Corbid, County Administrator A. Presentation of Commissioner Award to the South Washington Watershed District in recognition of their vision and partnership on the completion of Overflow Project at Cottage Grove Ravine Park. 9:20 B. Adopt a resolution accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds and adoption of county project plan. 5. 9:40 Commissioner Reports - Comments- Questions This period of time shall be used by the Commissioners to report to the full Board on committee activities,make comments on matters of interest and information,or raise questions to the staff.This action is not intended to result in substantive board action during this time.Any action necessary because of discussion will be scheduled for a future board meeting. 6. 9:55 Board Correspondence 7. 9:55 Adjourn 8. 10:00 2022 Recommended Budget Workshops 10:00-10:30 A. Review the 2022 recommended budget for the Library and Law Library. 10:30-11:00 B. Review the 2022 recommended budget for the Property Records and Taxpayer Services Department. 9. 11:00-11:15 Break 10. 11:15-11:45 Board Workshop with Administration A. Review economic development tax abatement authority and application. 11. 11:50 Personnel Committee Assistive listening devices are available for use in the County Board Room if you need assistance due to disability or language barrier,please call(651)430-6000 6 of 22 Washington County is an equal opportunity organization and employer CITY OF 0 A4K,, iI» —z D , Ie UIRIS POLICE IO EFJ� \ 1RMAENT 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 August 17, 2021 Shannon J. Jenkins 140126'Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411 Ms. Jenkins, This letter with the enclosed copy of city of ordinance 601 and MSS 347.50 is in response to the conduct of a dog owned by you. This dog is described as a 4 yr old, Yellow Lab named Charlie. On 08/14/2021 the Oak Park Heights Police Department along with Lakeview Ambulance responded to the Sunnyside Marina for a dog bite incident. Charlie had bit an adult female twice in the stomach area causing visible injuries with multiple punctures wounds. During the investigation of this specific incident, it was reported the dog was outside of your physical control and was at large in the marina. Upon arrival officers located the dog behind a vehicle without a leash or owner in the area. The victim reported she had just exited her vehicle and the dog ran towards her at which time Charlie bit her twice without provocation. Additionally, Charlie reportedly chased towards another adult male but stopped after loud verbal commands were given by the male. A citation was issued to you by officers for dog running at large too. For the safety of the residents and visitors of Oak Park Heights I have determined your dog Charlie to be declared as a Potential) Dangerous Potentially ang nous Dog and impose all the corresponding requirements due upon you as the owner of such dog. I have enclosed a copy of the city ordinance requiring you to remove the dog from the city-601.14. Failure to remove the dog may result in the dog being seized and all subsequent costs to be paid by you. Note: this dog is reportedly staying on a boat frequently in the Sunnyside Marina. The Boat is owned by Bob Zeman dock M-8, boat name "Just Right" As allowed in the city ordinance 601 may you seek relief after removing the dog for 10-day quarantine period and by meeting established standards and submitting an application with the city administrator. Copy of this letter also sent to Sunnyside Marina Manager Rick Chapman Steve Hansen Chief of Police 7 of 22 Date Received: T1 lis ci"TY OF 651.747-3900 Received By: A K t LM0 3800 Laverne Avenue North Permit#: "' Lake Elmo, MN 55042 LAND USE APPLICA TION ❑ Comprehensive Plan ❑ Zoning District Amend ❑ Zoning Text Amend Z Variance*(see below) ❑ Zoning Appeal ❑ Conditional Use Permit(C.U.P.) ❑ Flood Plain C.U.P. ❑ Interim Use Permit(I.U.P.) ❑ Excavating/Grading ❑ Lot Line Adjustment ❑ Minor Subdivision ❑ Residential Subdivision SketchlConcept Plan ❑ PUD Concept Plan ❑ PUD Preliminary Plan ❑ PUD Final Pian ❑ Wireless Communications Applicant: N o- l Address: -)13 5zc Ll 2 Phone# i.- ` ! 63 _ Email Address: t CON, Fee Owner: l ` Address: 36ct, LIL1.1 "`-,r~ Phone# 6 5 6 Email Address: -4. W7 Property Location(Address): c c' (Complete(long)Legal Description: Lq • c tsrx �c+ 1146 PID#: . 0 b t Detailed Reason for request: TQ rte Q ' L Nariance Requests: As outlined in Section 301.060 C.of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code,the applicant must demonstrate practical Ifficulties before a variance can be granted. The practil difficulties related to thi plication are as follows: c C4 L. G' s "bk% .A.1 c G�+Ii1 1 al! CA 4 In signing this application,l hereby acknowledge that 1 have read and Fully understand the applicable provisions of the Zoning ordinance and current administrative procedures, 1 further acknowledge the fee explanation as outlined in the application procedures and hereby agree to pay all statemens-r ceived fro the City pertaining to additional application expense. Signature of applicant Date: _ ~ d(7— Signature of fee owner: , Date: '7 Io - 8 of 22 8/10/2021 Parcel Viewer-Quick Access Parcel Viewer - Quick Access feta 4- ® Search Address or Parcel II i R .,,,Y 5 a if ip —Ij J1f 7/ •. .... _� i . loth-stµ� _ . _— 41 30Qft 9 of,22'_. D C i —F(C?\L https://wemn.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=5c2fe2b598e744afbcD7ccG55Ol62984 111 Stantec City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N • Oak Park Heiahts, MN 55082 • Phone (651) 439-4439 • Fax (651) 439-0574 Lookout Trail Improvements Update No. 8: Friday, August 20th Project Details — The Lookout Trail Improvements project includes storm sewer installation and Safety In road reconstruction/widening. The old concrete and asphalt road surface has been removed. New storm sewer has been installed along Lookout Trail. The Construction new road base has been built with concrete curb and gutter and bituminous pavement coming in the next week. Zones Dresel Contracting and its subcontractors will be performing the work. . Please slow down The following is a summary of work planned for next week: for construction activity • Remind children Monday&Tuesday(August 23rd &24th): Concrete curb and gutter will be that materials and installed from Beach Road to the Scenic Overlook. See below for details regarding_ equipment should driveway access during and after this work. be avoided For the remainder of the week, the street and yards will be graded. More seed and • Do not enter mulch will be placed. excavations or fenced off areas. Friday(August 27th): Asphalt pavement will be installed from Beach Road to the • If an emergency Scenic Overlook. The road will be closed to traffic for a short time immediately after occurs, contact the asphalt is laid down. After the asphalt is compacted, it can be driven on. New 911 asphalt pavement is extremely hot, please take caution if you are walking near or driving over the new pavement. In general, Lookout Trail will be accessible from either Highway 95 or Beach Road. Driveway Access during Concrete Work - Once concrete curb has been placed in front of driveways, vehicles cannot drive over the curb for 5 days. This means that driveway access to 6182 6216, 6242, 6260 and 6286 Lookout Trail will be restricted next week (Monday through Friday). Residents without driveway access will be able to park vehicles on the street outside of the contractors working hours of 7 AM to 7 PM, or in the Scenic Overlook. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact Brandon Johnson. 1 10 of 22 Temporary Mailboxes - Mail delivery has switched to the temporary mailboxes on Upper 61St Street east of Lookout Trail. Every home has a dedicated mailbox labeled with their house number. Permanent mailboxes were removed for storage and reinstallation at end of the project. Tree Removals - There may be some additional tree and shrub removals if it is necessary for construction of the project. The contractor will remove some additional trees and shrubs North of Upper 61St Street, on the West side of the road. Email Updates - Our main form of communication regarding this project will be via email updates. Updates will be emailed every Friday, with additional updates being sent as needed. If you know someone who would like to receive these email updates about the project, please email bra ndon.johnsonNlstantec.com to be added to our email list. Garbage and Recycling - At different stages of the project, garbage trucks may not be able to reach your trash receptacle. Please label your bins with your house number using tape and permanent marker. Place your trash/recycling receptacles curbside by 7:00 am on collection day and the contractor will move it as needed to be picked up and return it by the end of the day. We do not anticipate any issues with regular curb-side pick-up next week. Driveway Access — With the exception of those driveways that will be impacted by the curb and gutter installation, driveway access will remain open at most times during the project. However, residents should expect that during working hours (7am-7pm) their driveway may be temporarily blocked by excavation and equipment. Driveway access will be restored by the end of each working day. If anyone has any special access needs or concerns, please contact Brandon Johnson. Driveway Replacement- Portions of driveways that are disturbed as part of the project will be replaced in-kind. Contacts - Brandon Johnson will be on-site daily and will be your primary contact person for any project-related questions. Please contact Brandon, or any of the other contacts below, with any questions or concerns. Brandon Johnson — On-site Representative (Stantec) 612-393-9409 Bra ndon.iohnson2(alstantec.com Craig Larson — Construction Manager (Stantec) 651-775-5154 Craig.larson@stantec.com Kellie Schlegel — Project Manager (Stantec) 651-775-5622 Kellie.schlegel@stantec.com 2 11 of 22 From: Mary Mccomber To: atlenczewskiCablocklaw.com;aahussCablocklaw.com;Eric Johnson Subject: Re: Bonding Tour Request Letters Date: Thursday,August 19,2021 7:43:50 AM Good Morning, After quite a bit of phone tag, I did talk to Senator Housley yesterday. She is working with Suzy to "make sure the King Plant is on the tour". She will check in with me next week with an update. Mayor Mary -----Original Message----- From: Lenczewski, Ann T. <atlenczewski@locklaw.com> To: Huss, Angela A. <aahuss@locklaw.com>; eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com <eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com>; Mary Mccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Wed, Aug 11, 2021 4:35 pm Subject: Re: Bonding Tour Request Letters This is so great. Thank you so much and so appreciative how well you work with your legislators. Ann Ann Lenczewski I State Government Relations LOCI,�RIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P. 100 Washington avenue S I Suite 2200 1 Minneapolis NIN 55401 C: 612-396-6439 1 www.locklaw.com From: Mary Mccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 20214:32:25 PM To: Huss, Angela A., eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com, Mary Mccomber Cc: Lenczewski, Ann T. Subject: Re: Bonding Tour Request Letters Hello All, I left a message for Senator Housley earlier today. I just talked to Representative Christensen. She left a message for Representative Lee earlier this week regarding a tour, and also talked to Jenny Nash to get King on the tour. She said they will not be taking a tour bus as in the past due to the spike in COVID, but doesn't know yet how it will be planned. She talked to Jenny regarding her bill and was advised not to drop before the Special Session (if there will be one), but will for sure after they go back in session. She will call me as soon as she hears back from either/or Representative Lee or Jenny Nash. Mayor Mary -----Original Message----- From: Huss, Angela A. <aahuss@locklaw.com> To: Eric Johnson <eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com>; Mary Mccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> 12 of 22 Cc: Lenczewski, Ann T. <atlenczewski@locklaw.com> Sent: Wed, Aug 11, 2021 10:40 am Subject: RE: Bonding Tour Request Letters Looks great! Thanks so much! From: Eric Johnson <eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 202110:39 AM To: Huss, Angela A. <aahuss@locklaw.com>; Mary Mccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Cc: Lenczewski, Ann T. <atlenczewski@locklaw.com> Subject: RE: Bonding Tour Request Letters Here is what is going out very soon... Eric From: Huss, Angela A. <aahussP1ock1aw.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 202112:15 PM To: Mary Mccomber<marymccomberCcDaol.com>; Eric Johnson <eajohnson(@cityofoakparkheights.com> Cc: Lenczewski, Ann T. <atlenczewskiPlocklaw.com> Subject: Bonding Tour Request Letters Hi Mayor and Eric, I am attaching letters you can use to reach out to Senator Housley and Representative Christensen. Please feel free to personalize/edit as you see fit. Thanks! -Angie Angie Huss I State Government Relations LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P. 100 Washington Avenue S I Suite 2200 1 Minneapolis MN 55401 C: 507-399-36901 www.locklaw.com This e-mail may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient or otherwise have received this message in error, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you are not the intended recipient or otherwise have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, discard any paper copies and delete all electronic files of the message. 13 of 22 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Thursday,August 19, 2021 5:15 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: SPAAR Housing Market Update,July 2021 For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS@<bwegscheid@spaar.com> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Thu, Aug 19, 2021 5:00 pm Subject: SPAAR Housing Market Update, July 2021 b HOUSING UPDATE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- a. 10M THE SPAAR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS 'rEAM Good Afternoon, The White House recently announced additional measures to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure as they exit forbearance, including loan modifications and payment reductions. Borrowers with federally backed mortgages can lock in lower interest rates and extend the length of their mortgages. For borrowers who can't resume their monthly mortgage, HUD will offer lenders the ability to provide all eligible borrowers with a 25% principal and interest reduction. New Listings in the Twin Cities region increased 0.7 percent to 8,139. Pending Sales were down 11.3 percent to 6,202. Inventory levels fell 25.3 percent to 7,590 units. i 14 of 22 Quick Facts - 5.2% + 11 .9% - 25.3% One-Year Change in One-Year Change inOne-YearChange in Closed Sales Median Sales Homes for Sale Price Prices continued to gain traction. The Median Sales Price increased 11.9 percent to $350,000. Days on Market was down 53.7 percent to 19 days. Sellers were encouraged as Months Supply of Homes for Sale was down 35.0 percent to 1.3 months. The National Association of REALTORSO reported inventory of homes for sale nationwide rose slightly in June as more sellers list their homes, hoping to take advantage of record-high sales prices across the country. Even with renewed home seller interest, inventory overall remains 18.8% lower than a year ago, according to NAR. Your Local Market Update can be found here: https-//spaar.stats.showingtime.com/docs/Imu/x/OakParkHeights?src=page Best regards, Becky Wegscheid Government Affairs Director Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORSO bwegscheid(a-)_spaar.co Phone: 651-772-6350 0000 * r. 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