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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes-October 8th 2021 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: October 8th,2021 • TO: City Council Members& Staff (/ FROM: Eric Johnson City Administrator Zoning&Development Items: 1. No new development applications have been received. 2. The City received a copy of a MPCA-"RELEASE NOTICE"for the Wolfson property—Formerly the Central Automotive building. We are unsure of the complete elements of a potential petroleum (or other) release; however,we suspect the City will be notified of other actions. This area is in the City's DWSMA protection area (drinking water). See Enclosed. 3. The TCO ribbon cutting event is Grand Opening Event I AGENDA planned for tomorrow morning, my _ 11:00 AM—Noon: Vikings Cheerleaders+Chris Hawkey Meet&Greet understanding is that It generally — 11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Live Prep Sports podcast with Jim Soulian and Randy Shaver open-to-the-public—this Is the — Noon—1:00 PM:Vikings Skol Line performance Itinerary: — 12:30 PM:Ribbon cutting(physicians,leadership+community leaders),at front entrance to building — 1:00-2:00 PM:Meet Minnesota Vikings Defensive End Danielle Hunter COVID-19 Matters: ,Addivon g.c eve,lt ort.oves and am"oc7re1'oh guide'l;!ES ca.q be foijnd of TCOmn.com/NewStillwater • 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. Other Items: 1. Chief Steve Hansen has provided the September 2021 Police Activity Report-See enclosed. 2. The Clty has received a letter / petition to investigate current speed criteria on Nolan Ave. Staff are reviewing options, however it would appear unlikely that such speeds could change significantly. Please note that there are not Speed Limit signs in the neighborhood south of the main campus. See enclosed. 3. The City received a thank you from the COMMUNITY THREAD for its$4,000 allocation of ARPA funds. See enclosed. 4. The final WEAR COURSE of asphalt on Lookout Trail will be applied on SATURDAY— 10-9-21. This day was available in the contractor's schedule and would have otherwise been pushed out a few more weeks. It is hope work would be completed by 2 pm. 5. The City had a significant water main break along Osgood Ave Late on Wednesday evening into Thursday. Public Works staff mobilized contractors(miller)and County officials to address this;this is a pipe from the 1960's and no major disruptions were known and/or did not get resolved. They did a great job. Mayor McComber Provided 1. Updates from the NLC-for 10/2, 10/5 and 10/7&WIMG update for 10/7/21 2. Information on RIBBON CUTTING—Join us to celebrate and welcome Washington County Heritage Center to the Chamber and the community. Come and view exhibit galleries, the lobby and first phase of "Preserving Tomorrow's history" - the Gateway to Minnesota History. Friday, October 15 at 12:00 p.m., at 1862 Greeley Street S, Stillwater,MN "Weekly Notes"is an internal/inter-departmental memo limited in scope to share brief updates and information among City Departments,City Consultants and Elected Officials regarding various topics. 1 of 35 MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 520 Lafayette Road North I St.Paul,Minnesota 55155-4194 1 651-296-6300 800-657-3864 1 Use your preferred relay service I info.pca@state.mn.us I Equal Opportunity Employer October 6, 2021 Blair Wolfson BW Property Management LLC 201 Lake St E Wayzata, MN 55391-1774 RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Site: Central Automotive, 14661 60th St N, Oak Park Heights, Washington County 55082 MPCA Site ID: LS0021594 Dear Blair Wolfson: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA) has learned there was a petroleum tank release at the Site referenced above. As the owner/operator of the tank(s), you are responsible for the contamination caused by the release. According to state law,you must investigate, and if necessary clean up the contamination. Your first step: Complete and submit the enclosed Leak site ownership form within 30 days. If you believe that you are not legally responsible for the release, please contact me immediately. Definition of legally responsible: You are considered legally responsible for a petroleum tank release if you owned or operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically exempted under the law. See Minn. Stat. § 115C.021. Next steps: Hire a qualified environmental consulting firm to help you investigate and address the contamination. A site investigation must fully define the extent and magnitude of the soil and/or groundwater contamination caused by the release. Investigation and clean-up guidance documents, standardized report forms, and related information are located on the MPCA website at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/waste/petroleum-remediation-program. Once the investigation is complete, your consultant should summarize the results in an MPCA report form, including a recommendation for additional investigation or monitoring, corrective action, or site closure. If your site is high priority(see below), you must submit the report to the MPCA within 90 days of the date of this letter. For all other sites, you must submit the report within 10 months. High-priority sites have one or more of the following conditions. See guidance document 1-01 Petroleum Remediation Program general policy for detailed descriptions of each condition. If you are uncertain whether your site is high priority, please contact me. • Existing or high risk of drinking water contamination • Existing or high risk of vapor intrusion into occupied buildings or risk of explosive vapor buildup • Surface water impacts 2 of 35 t-rem-prp2-01 - LB 1460 - 9115121 Blair Wolfson Page 2 October 6, 2021 • Recent or ongoing releases • Petroleum free product Paying for the work: The Minnesota Petrofund helps tank owners, operators, and volunteer property owners pay for the cost of investigating and cleaning up contamination from petroleum tank releases. You will receive a separate mailing from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, which administers the Petrofund, explaining eligibility criteria and how to apply for reimbursement. Please note that applicants are required to use an environmental consulting firm registered with the Petrofund and obtain written competitive bids. Read the Petrofund mailing thoroughly so you know how to be eligible for the maximum reimbursement. Please respond: Your timely response is important. If you do not submit the completed Leak site ownership form within 30 days, the MPCA will assume that you do not intend to comply and will begin enforcement actions. Also, please be aware that failure to cooperate in a timely manner will reduce your reimbursement from the Petrofund. Finally, should you fail to take necessary corrective actions,the MPCA may take them on your behalf and request the Petrofund to recover the costs from you. More information: • MPCA Petroleum Remediation Program guidance documents: Found on the MPCA website at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/waste/cleanup-guidance. • Petrofund: Reimbursement questions?Call 651-539-1515 or 1-800-638-0418, or go to the Minnesota Department of Commerce website at http://mn.gov/commerce/industries/fuel/petrofund/index.isp. • MPCA Brownfield Program: Selling or redeveloping contaminated property? Go to the MPCA website at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/waste/brownfields. If you have questions about this letter or MPCA's requirements, please contact Artie Dworak, MPCA Project Manager, at 651-757-2870 or by email at artie.dworak@state.mn.us. When contacting the MPCA, please have your MPCA Site ID (LS0021594) available. AJD:kg Enclosures ec: Eric A.Johnson, Administrator, City of Oak Park Heights Gary Bruns, Solid Waste Program Manager, Washington County Eric Stommes, Stantec Minnesota Department of Commerce Petrofund 3 of 35 MMINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY www.pca.state.mn.us You as a responsible party in the Petroleum Remediation Program You have received a letter because the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA) has identified you as a person responsible for a petroleum storage tank release, or you are someone who has volunteered to accept this responsibility. About the MPCXs Petroleum Remediation Program The Petroleum Remediation Program protects human health and the environment from the dangers associated with leaking petroleum storage tanks. Leaking tanks contaminate drinking water, streams, rivers, or lakes, and generate harmful vapors. The MPCA is responsible for minimizing the environmental impact of leaking petroleum tanks. The agency does this by enforcing the law that requires tank owners and operators responsible for these releases to investigate them, and if necessary, clean up the leaking petroleum products. Where to start You first need to hire an experienced environmental consultant to investigate your petroleum release. Find a consultant: Consultants and contractors who perform these services must be registered with the Department of Commerce's Petrofund program.The Petrofund program provides a list of registered consultants at https://mn.gov/commerce/industries/fuel/petrofund/. Get financial help: The Petrofund reimburses tank owners, operators, and volunteer property owners a portion of the costs associated with investigating and cleaning up contamination from leaking petroleum storage tanks. In order to maximize the amount of Petrofund reimbursement available, obtain written competitive bids from consulting firms registered with the Petrofund. Read the mailing from the Petrofund thoroughly so you know how to be eligible for the maximum reimbursement. Apply for reimbursement at https://mn.gov/commerce/industries/fuel/petrofund/reimbursement.*sp. For more information about the Petrofund program, call 651-539-1515 or 1-800-638-0418. Questions?The MPCA has assigned a project manager to you. You or your consultant can contact the project manager whenever you have questions. This will help ensure the work your consultant performs meets the MPCA's requirements. For more information Consultant guidance documents for leaking petroleum storage tank investigations and cleanup are available on our website at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/waste/cleanup-guidance. If you are purchasing, selling, or developing property that is contaminated with petroleum, assistance is available through the Brownfield Program. Visit our website at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/waste/brownfieIds, or call 651-296-6300 and ask to speak to a Brownfield staff person. 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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 October 4th, 2021 To: Mayor and Council From: Chief of Police, Steve Hansen Subject: Police Activity Report September 2021 This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of September 2021. Officers responded to and generated 428 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, 2 fire related, 8 thefts from businesses, 29 vehicle accidents, 21 alarms, 13 disturbance/disorderly conducts, 53 traffic violations, 16 suspicious persons/vehicles, 9 mental health/suicidal threats, 20 welfare checks. With the first full month of School back in session officers have been busy working on the traffic congestion for drop off/pick up causing backups on 58th st/Neal. Current safety concern has also been with students crossing over 58th st and not using the semaphore traffic light/Xwalk at Neal. SRO Paradise and myself have met with the principal a few times for possible changes in the parking lot to allow for better flow of cars. Ultimately parents are figuring out different times and locations for drops/pickups earlier or later along with additional school staff/security outside in the lot for traffic control assistance. Officers have also been working the high school football games for police security as requested by the school district this past month. This year's homecoming game on the 24' drew one of the largest crowds they have had per the district admin. We had only two minor incidents of a 7th grader fighting and one high school student for underage consumption during the game. The homecoming carnival and game went off very well. We have started a major upgrade to the evidence intake and property room this past month with a new computer software system install. Sgt. Vierling and Inv. Paradise have been busy prepping the property room and now educating the staff on the new system which will replace the old paper system. Community Outreach: Myself and Administrator Johnson along with the mayor attended a community event outside at Boutwells. Several community groups and organizations were at the event. It was great question/answer session with several residents. On the 24th, officers attended a large community carnival event at the high school with several other police and fire department. Officers were able to show of the squad cars and meet with hundreds of students of all ages. 7 of 35 New Hire Update: Officer Fahrendorff has completed all 4 supervised phases of Field Training and was certified for solo patrol. Her oath of office will be held at the next council meeting on October 12t'with Judge Galler and staff. Covid 19: Currently all Police staff remain healthy and were reminded to keep cleaning their squads before and after each shift along with their work stations. Training: Officer Wynia attended and completed the instructor course for Pepperball at the Cottage Grove Hero center. Officer Fahrendorff attended Crisis Intervention Training which is a 40 hrs course that was held at the Hero Center in Cottage Grove. Assignments: Inv Paradise will be joining the multi-agency Washington County SWAT/CNT team. She specifically will be part of the Crisis Negotiating Team. She will be attending FBI training for hostage negotiations next year. This is a sample of some of the cases we responded to and investigated. 1. Stolen motor vehicle traffic stop was performed on hwy 36/Osgood occupied with two persons. 2. Serious motor cycle crash investigated on Osgood infront of carbones, operator in critical condition. 3. Officers investigated multiple purchases made at Walmart pickup involving stolen credit card information. 4. Vandalism reported at Cover Park women's bathroom, graffiti 5. Theft report of soap dispenser from valley view park men's bathroom. 6. Officers responded to a residence for an overdose. OPH officer deployed Narcan to the unconscious male and he later was transported via ambulance. 7. Officers responded to a fight at the school with 6 female students involved. 8. Officers assisted with a male being scammed, called in by Royal Credit Union. Victim reporting his daughter had been kidnapped and was receiving texts from suspects. OPHPD located daughter via phone and confirmed scam. Victim was at the bank withdrawing large amount of cash at the time of the call. 9. Officer called to Swager Park, dead bald eagle. Removed and later transported to the Raptor Center for further exam. Possible power line strike, found directly under the lines. 10. Theft of generator from the food truck behind Kowalski's 8 of 35 WALSH 5570 Nolan Ave. North Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone 651-275-5209 Sept 29, 2021 Mr. Eric Johnson City Manager, City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Johnson: Our little neighborhood on Nolan Avenue in Oak Park Heights has experienced vehicles speeding through our street well in excess of the 20 MPH speed limit. However, the speed limit signs are posted far away from the entry points into our neighborhood denying drivers knowledge of the limit. Many of us are elderly; not as fleet of foot as we once were, making it difficult to run out of the way of the cars. Thirty residents have signed a Petition asking the City to place additional 20 MPH signs on Nolan Avenue North to remind divers of the legal speed limit, We hope that the posting of additional signage will slow folks down and make our neighborhood safe for pedestrians. Thank you for bringing our Petition to the attention of the elected Oak Park Heights city officials. sincerely, SonWalsh Attach: PEI I MON 9 of 35 PETITION for Speed Zone Signage on Nolan Avenue North to the City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota The following residents of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota request the City place additional 20 Mile Per Hour speed zone signs on Nolan Avenue North to remind drivers of the legal speed limit on Nolan Avenue North. 77 Name N Address Signature Name kddress ISignature Name Address Sign ture a lam a rife Name J Address Signature .� o W v, L 4� 70 Alo 4,) - o. Al Name Address � Signature a9or-�p V2 f A/ Name Address Signature Name Address ,'. 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Over the past year and a half, we coordinated volunteers to help our local school district distribute meals, partnered with Washington County Emergency Management to distribute masks and spearheaded a gift card collection drive that provided funds to purchase essential items for families and older adults who have been financially impacted by the pandemic. On behalf of those who rely on our programs and services, thank you for your city's support during this time of crisis. With gratitude, Sally A nde4-Wvi, Executive Director Community Thread 13 of 35 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Thursday, October 7, 2021 8:12 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: WIMG October Newsletter: Nominate a Peer for Innovative Leadership For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League of Cities (NLC) <constituencygroups@nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Thu, Oct 7, 2021 8:01 am Subject: WIMG October Newsletter: Nominate a Peer for Innovative Leadership New resources and events for Women in Municipal Government WomenNATIONAL LEAGUE NLCOF CITIES • . Government WIMG Sisters, Every year during NLC City Summit we recognize a deserving peer by awarding the Women in Municipal Government Leadership Award for their unique and outstanding leadership in local government. This year applications are due on October 11, 2021, so it's not too late to apply. Now is the time to nominate yourself or a colleague who has initiated a creative and successful program in local government that helps to improve a city, town, or village residents' quality of life. Apply here. Lastly, as I end my year as the president of NLC, I would like to thank my WIMG sisters for their support throughout this journey. After being elected to Lexington Town Council in November of 2004, I attended my first NLC City Summit in Charlotte in December of 2004. I was invited to the WIMG luncheon and the rest is history! I knew I had found my niche. I became the president of WIMG in 2011. From there, the ladies of WIMG encouraged me to run for the Board of Directors of NLC and then for Second Vice President, First Vice President and now as the "Zoom" President of NLC. WIMG gave me the support and encouragement to lead during this unprecedented time in the history of our country. As local elected officials we have worked to Respond, Recover and Rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic. I knew every step of the way my WIMG sisters had i 14 of 35 my back. Y'all were there to lift me up and encourage me to lead this wonderful organization when cities, towns, and villages needed NLC MORE THAN EVER BEFORE. Thank you my WIMG sisters. I love you all. Kathy Maness President I NLC � Councilmember, Lexington, SC 1h• I ' , UPCOMING EVENTS City Summit 2021 Nov. 12, 15-19 Register to be part of an immersive and inspiring experience featuring sessions on timely and relevant topics. REGISTER HERE> Leveraging City & Community Partnerships to Address COVID-19 ' Friday, Oct. 15 12:00 pm ET i Register for these one-day intensive workshop series created to I empower Latinas to increase their community impact. _ REGISTER HERE> p THINGS TO KNOW October Highlights in Women's History z 15 of 35 • October 4, 1993 — Ruth Bader Ginsburg joins the U.S. Supreme Court as its second woman Justice. • October 8, 1993 —Toni Morrison becomes the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Creating Equity for the Early Childhood Workforce � . P To recover, rebuild and thrive, our nation's cities, towns and villages need powerful leaders that prioritize the well-being of all who make up the early childhood workforce. Read more. NLC and Salt Lake City Go Virtual for City Summit 2021 The National League of Cities (NLC) and Salt Lake City explained the decision to move the 2021 City Summit to a fully virtual attendee experience. Read more. Lights on Afterschool On October 28, the nation will mark the 22nd annual Lights On Afterschool. Connect your city to this national recognition of afterschool programs and the staff, families and children that support it. Learn how. RESOURCES City of Oxnard Leads By Tackling an Emergency Example in Supporting Rebuild and Equity in Seattle Frontline Workers When infrastructure divides rather than For city leaders to address the challenges unites, when it hurts rather than helps, it that their communities are facing, they is time to repair and rebuild in ways that must understand the variety of available support entire communities, especially 3 16 of 35 resources and develop a strategy to those hit hardest by projects built in the interweave the American Rescue Plan past. Act and the other financial resources to support residents and their communities. a A Citywide Approach: YMCA-USA Selects First Leveraging Afterschool to Woman as President & CEO Support a New Year YMCA of the USA has named Suzanne After a tough year and a half, a new McCormick as its next president and school year is upon us. City leaders CEO. She will be the first woman across the country are working with president in the organization's 170-year school districts to implement public health history. guidelines to prepare students and families for a safe and productive return. • • MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Kathy Maness, NLC President Lexington, SC 4 17 of 35 Kathy Maness currently serves as NLC's president. She was elected to Lexington Town Council in 2004 and ran unopposed in 2008 and 2013. Kathy campaigned on being an elected official that listens to the people, and she proves her dedication to that slogan each day. Kathy enjoys serving the citizens of the Town of Lexington and always listens to their issues and ideas. During her first term in office she became involved with the National League of Cities so that local voices and opinions could be heard. Kathy's understanding of state and federal rules as they apply to municipalities has become a platform for all leaders and citizens to address local issues in need of national support to improve all cities. Learn more. Want to nominate a WIMG member for spotlight? Send your nomination to Samantha Pedrosa at pedrosa@nlc.org. Early Bird Rates Are Here to Stay! We're excited too. l/ CITY N LC SUMMIT CITPES STRDNG TO-HER VIRTUAL C�I1. Helpful NLC Links: Upcoming Lvents Resources & Training Advocacy If this message is not displaying properly, please view the online version. NLCNATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CITIES STRONG,T66ETHIER You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. 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NATIONAL LEAGUE NLCOF r 9 New Fiscal Year Scramble in Congress as Infrastructure and Budget Votes Loom Congress moved fast in the final days of September to prevent a government shutdown, but they continue to debate the process, policy and timeline of two other significant bills: the infrastructure and budget reconciliation bills. While things can change by the minute in Washington, here is the current status of the key items that have been in play in Washington. i 20 of 35 pr a . x, L `, Financing and Resourcing ARPA Resources to Support Webinar: Reflecting on 2021 Early Childhood Success Cities City Fiscal Conditions View All Articles Industry News What We're Reading: • City leaders urge Congress to pass bipartisan infrastructure bill - Smart Cities Dive (September 27, 2021) • Climate change is 'a freight train' making some places too dangerous to live in, experts say- USA Today(September 29, 202 1) • Why some small towns are turning down federal COVID relief funds during the pandemic- USA Today(September 29, 202 1) • To rebuild Wisconsin and the rest of America, we need to focus on Americans - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel(September 29, 202 1) Announcements How Your City Can Access the Economic Development Administration's $3 Billion in ARPA Funds On October 6,join Michele Chang, EDA's Deputy Assistant Secretary of Policy, for an overview of EDA funding opportunities, including the Build Back Better Regional 2 21 of 35 Challenge and the Good Jobs Challenge, which can help cities build their workforce and economies. 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While things can change by the minute in Washington, here is the current status of the key items that have been in play in Washington. Local leaders can take action to encourage Congress to vote `yes' on the IIJA and ensure that city priorities, including workforce development and training, are included in the reconciliation bill. Your voice can make a difference! Click here to send a letter to your members of Congress. i 24 of 35 y w�b. 4 ALS Webinar: ARPA Grant Mayor Vince Williams NLC Statement on Debt Management for Small Testifies Before Congress Ceiling Cities and Towns Register Here Response and Recovery Treasury Extends SURF Reporting Deadlines Treasury is revising the deadline for the submission of the first Project and Expenditure Report as follows: • For states and territories, the report will now be due on January 31, 2022 and will cover the period between award date and December 31, 2021. • For non-entitlement units of government (NEUs), the Project and Expenditure report will now be due on April 30, 2022 and will cover the period between award date and March 31, 2022. • Further instructions will be provided at a later date, including updates to existing guidance and a user guide. Learn More > NLC Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution On September 30, Congress passed H.R. 5305, a bill making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. This bill provides short- term appropriations for federal agencies to keep operating, provides supplemental appropriations, and extends several expiring programs and authorities through the earlier of December 3, 2021. Learn More > 2 25 of 35 Public Health AmeriCorps Opportunity Public Health AmeriCorps is a new partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that will help meet public health needs of local communities and support the recruitment, training, and development of a new generation of public health leaders who will be ready to respond to the nation's public health needs. Applications for Public Health AmeriCorps are open to apply until Monday, Nov 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Learn More > 2021 CISA Annual National Cybersecurity Summit The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Annual National Cybersecurity Summit will be held virtually as a series of webinars every Wednesday in October, beginning October 6 and ending October 27. The virtual Cyber Summit will be hosted on Microsoft Teams Live and can be viewed at cisa.gov/live. Learn More > Rebuild FEMA Announces Open Application Period for $1.16 billion for Hazard Mitigation Grants FEMA published the Notices of Funding Opportunity for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance hazard mitigation grants, and released streamlined application guidance. For fiscal year 2021, $1 billion is available for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant and $160 million is available for Flood Mitigation Assistance. The application period closes on Jan. 28, 2022. Learn More > Addressing Climate Change in Infrastructure Legislation The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act makes significant progress in three areas to address climate change and help local leaders build resilient communities. Learn More > Highlight Your Ready to Rebuild Infrastructure Project Local governments are ready to rebuild and to make their cities better places to live. NLC will keep calling on Congress directly to invest in local infrastructure and prepare for a better future, but we need cities to speak up for themselves too. 3 26 of 35 Early Bird Rates Are Here to Stay! excited too. NLC CITY SUMMIT VIRTUAL Helpful NLC Links: Articles Upcoming Events Resources & Training Advocacy If this message is not displaying properly, please view the online version. NLCNATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CFTIE5 STRONG TOGETHER You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. Update your communication preferences. This message was intended for: marymccomber@aol.com 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy I @ 2021 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic 4 27 of 35 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, October 2, 2021 9:08 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Congress Scrambles as Infrastructure and Budget Votes Loom For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League Of Cities (NLC) <news@nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Sat, Oct 2, 2021 6:03 am Subject: Congress Scrambles as Infrastructure and Budget Votes Loom News,resources and events for local leaders and staff. NATIONAL LEAGUE NLCOF r 9 New Fiscal Year Scramble in Congress as Infrastructure and Budget Votes Loom Congress moved fast in the final days of September to prevent a government shutdown, but they continue to debate the process, policy and timeline of two other significant bills: the infrastructure and budget reconciliation bills. While things can change by the minute in Washington, here is the current status of the key items that have been in play in Washington. i 28 of 35 pr a . x, L `, Financing and Resourcing ARPA Resources to Support Webinar: Reflecting on 2021 Early Childhood Success Cities City Fiscal Conditions View All Articles Industry News What We're Reading: • City leaders urge Congress to pass bipartisan infrastructure bill - Smart Cities Dive (September 27, 2021) • Climate change is 'a freight train' making some places too dangerous to live in, experts say- USA Today(September 29, 202 1) • Why some small towns are turning down federal COVID relief funds during the pandemic- USA Today(September 29, 202 1) • To rebuild Wisconsin and the rest of America, we need to focus on Americans - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel(September 29, 202 1) Announcements How Your City Can Access the Economic Development Administration's $3 Billion in ARPA Funds On October 6,join Michele Chang, EDA's Deputy Assistant Secretary of Policy, for an overview of EDA funding opportunities, including the Build Back Better Regional 2 29 of 35 Challenge and the Good Jobs Challenge, which can help cities build their workforce and economies. Learn More > Road Safety Mini Series: Complete Streets NLC has partnered with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on a Road Safety Webinar mini-series. Join us for the next webinar in this series to learn about Complete Streets, streets designed and operated to enable safe use and support mobility for all users. Learn More > ARPA Grant Management for Small Cities and Towns The Fiscal Recovery Fund program is the first time many small municipalities have received a federal grant. Join this webinar to learn more about the guidelines and responsibilities for complying with and reporting the use of these funds. Learn More > Addressing Vaccination Barriers in Hispanic Communities NLC is partnering with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) to provide city officials with resources and tips for collaborating with community health navigators, health centers and other local organizations to address vaccination barriers in Hispanic communities. Learn More > • Early Bird Rates Are Here to Stay! We're excited too. 0114 CITY REGISTER 4 N.LC SUMMIT VIRTUAL i Job Openings 3 30 of 35 See who's hiring right now: • City Attorney- Grand Island, N E • Historical Commission Archivist- Cambridge, MA • Parks & Public Works Director- Snoqualmie, WA View All • • Openings NLC1 D =1 NLC is the GO-TO RESOURCE for local leaders on all things i Helpful NLC Links: Articles Upcoming Events 11 C3 IM Resources &Training Advocacy If this message is not displaying properly, please view in browser. NLCNATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES C 171E5 STRONG TOG ETHIER You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. Update your communication preferences. This message was intended for: marymccomber@aol.com 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy I ©2021 NLC, All Rights Reserved 4 31 of 35 Powered by Higher Logic 5 32 of 35 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: MnDOT State Aid E-Scene,October 2021 Date: Tuesday,October 5, 2021 11:47:57 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: MnDOT<mndot@public.govdelivery.com> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Tue, Oct 5, 2021 10:00 am Subject: MnDOT State Aid E-Scene, October 2021 Having trouble viewing this email?View it as a Web page. State Aid MnDOT logo 33 of 35 State Aid E-Scene line October 2021 construction sign Are you ready for 2020? It's time to get ready to use the 2020 edition of the MnDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.To help you assemble your proposals, State Aid has an updated Electronic Proposal Document Table for use with the 2020 MnDOT spec book. Read more on the 2020 electronic proposal document table. 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