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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly n otes - february 18th 2022 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: February 18th,2022 TO: City Council Members& Staff ' FROM: Eric Johnson City Administrator Zoning&Development Items: 1. The owners of the former Bus Garage site have applied for a new CUP for the same trucking facility that was permitted prior to the bus operations— this is expected to be reviewed by the Planning Commission in March. 2. As there has been some minor compliance achieved the former McCormick's site—with the light pole being straightened...we are awaiting signage removals and other clean-ups. 3. There have been 10-12 new non complaint outdoor lights(replacing old lights that were compliant) installed at the LAKEVIEW EMS site...they did not know about the City lighting requirements for"Full-Cut off'shielding;but have agreed to keep these new lights off until a plan is provided to come into compliance.These new lights were frankly quite blinding to motorists on STH 36 and was generally unnecessary given their limited public access use nor architecturally significant per the City Ord.We will see what they come up with as they probably do need to make some updates. 4. Staff continues to seek compliance with commercial entities to remove holiday lights-,please see the enclosed letter and listing of businesses/sites. 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. Other Items: • Core samples are being taken at the City Hall Parking lot and a number of other street areas in preparedness for a mill&overal project this summer.Unfortunatley,the Engineer's Estimate has come in at over$1,000,000—well beyond the City's target budget of$500,000+/-.So,we have broken this project into two sections(BASE and ALTERNATE)and we will see what kind of bids we receive—maybe some streets are done in 2023. 2022 M&,O BASE Bio 55th Street N $190,000 ' = 5]h street Nlnren Aver $170,000 W I ' _ x ' '' Odell AveN Oldfield Ave N[North M. $72,_"00 Oak Park Blvd $35,400 Sub Tot I $502,500 a� Npper56th Street N $1351000 ' $ £A _ �§L,LA upper 56th st Court N $20,000 w 56th Street N $50,000 -.- Oldfield Ave N[south sic $]2,540 Oldfield GourtN $40,000 Omaha AveN $40,000 Omar Ave N $30000 -+ •• 3t'/�,,+r'�' - � 4 City Hall North $30 000 City Hall We At/Public Wo $30,000 — - City Hau South $20,o00 (} Subtotal-Lots $80,000 `eye §' ae ALLTOTAL $1,050,000 • Please see the update related to Legislative Districts from Lockridge Grindal—All of OPH will be in Senate District 33 and House 33B .Details of these district boundaries can be found at https://www.qis.Icc.mn.qov/redist2O2O/plans.php?piname=L2022&pltvpe=court Mayor McComber Provided 1. NLC Update for 2/12/22&2/16/22 "Weekly Notes"is an internal=information ntal memo limited in scope to share brief uation amongCity Departments,City Consd Officialsregarding var 1 of 21 From: Julie Hultman To: Eric Johnson Subject: Holiday Lighting Display-Compliance Request Step 2 Letters Mailed Date: Wednesday,February 16,2022 10:30:55 AM Attachments: imaoe001.pno Eric, 01-28-22 CR was mailed to 8 businesses with a CR deadline of prior to 02-15-22. Kowalski's removed their lighting display 02-15-22 Email received from Stillwater Skin that they contacted vendor to remove. On a cruise with spotty internet- hopes they received the communication. Step 2 letter mailed (advised Amy Haugen in email response that it was coming -so no surprise on her end). 02-16-22 CR Check made -7 businesses remain in violation. Step 2 letter mailed with March 4, 2022 compliance deadline. Americlnn by Wyndham Fury Motors Jerry's Auto Body Simonet's Furniture Stillwater Skin Verizon/Starbucks Building Watermark Church Note: Jospeh's has added lighting since his intial lighting at the roofline and that remains in place. Do you wish to have me address this in any form or fashion? Julie Hultman I Building Official Planning&Code Enforcement Office: 651.351.1661 2 of 21 Eric Johnson From: Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. <legalert@locklaw.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 12:16 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Legislative Alert: Court Issues New Congressional and Legislative District Maps sr P r r H. Theodore Grindal Partner Congressional and Legislative District Maps Today at 12:00 p.m., a five-judge panel appointed by the chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court issued new congressional and legislative district maps. These maps will be effective for the 2022 �Ihllil election through the 2030 election. Rebecca J. Kanninen Partner • The new congressional district map for Minnesota's eightNIII congressional districts can be viewed here. • The new legislative district map for Minnesota's 67 state Senate seats and 134 state House seats can be viewed here. • More information on the newly-drawn districts can be found here. Daniel G. Larson Director, State& Local The new maps were issued by the judicial branch as a result of the Government Affairs legislature not passing new congressional and legislative district maps this session. Every 10 years following the release of population data from U.S. Census, the legislature is charged with redrawing the congressional district and legislative district lines. The goal is to draw boundaries with districts having about the same number of residents to reflect Ann T. Lenczewski changes in population movement over the past decade. Government Relations, Tax Policy &Local 1 3 of 21 Government Different maps to redraw the congressional and legislative district j lines were put forward by both DFL and Republican legislators over m . " the past couple months, but none of the proposed maps received a vote in either chamber. According to state law, the legislature has AOL until February 15 to pass maps before the judiciary must issue them. In previous redistricting years when the new maps are released, Nathaniel C. Mussell some legislators have found themselves paired with another Partner incumbent, sometimes of the same party and sometimes of the opposite party. The factor of legislator pairing or the potential for a district to become less politically advantageous for one political party often leads to legislators deciding to not seek re-election. i Currently, 26 legislators have announced they are not seeking re- election (with nine of those announcing they are running for another Amos A. Briggs office). That number is expected to rise after this week. Government Relations Peter H. Glessing Associate/ Communications& Grassroots Advocacy Angie A. Huss Government Relations R h Jessica E. Lindeen Government Relations 2 4 of 21 Kevin J. Matzek Government Relations Cullen D. Sheehan Government Relations Carol J. Mraz Government Relations Kara V. Osterman Government Relations e LocKRIDGE MINNEAPOLIS WASHINGTON,D.C. BISMARCK iK' I N I)A L ""t�'210EI SOte4400 suito_�50 OWNAUNasngton Street f4t �; 1ChiAve S. 50 F 5tt NY.. 521 East.Main AVBIluB : . Minneapolis,MN,9.5401 Washington,r.t.2D001 BismaxkrND 56501 PRIMACY Attorneys al Law '461.21339-6900 ;242)629.356LJ IT411 793.-7134 yT?11 t.,r is ii:ly: Click here to opt-out of receiving future communications. Copyright©2022 3 5 of 21 From: Lockridoe Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. To: Eric Johnson Subject: Minnesota's New Congressional and Legislative District Lines Date: Thursday,February 17,2022 11:12:49 AM VI iew• logo image H. Theodore Grindal Partner On Tuesday, February 15, new congressional and legislative district boundaries were released effective for the 2022 election through the 2030 election. Members of Minnesota's congressional delegation and members of the legislature have been waiting for several months to 6 of 21 load image learn which communities will be in the districts they hope to represent after the 2022 election. Below is a summary of the changes to the congressional district lines and which state legislators have been paired with a fellow incumbent. Rebecca J. Kanninen Partner Because the legislature did not pass new maps by the February 15 load image statutory deadline, the new maps were issued by a five-judge panel appointed by Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea. The judicial panel included: Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Louise D. Bjorkman, appointed to the court by Governor Pawlenty in 2008. Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Diane B. Bratvold, appointed to _. the court by Governor Dayton in 2016. Seventh Judicial District Judge Jay D. Carlson, appointed to the Director,,State &Local Daniel Larson court by Governor Pawlenty in 2006. S Tenth Judicial District Judge Juanita C. Freeman, appointed to the Government Affairs court by Governor Dayton in 2018. load image . Third Judicial District Judge Jodi L. Williamson, appointed to the court by Governor Ventura in 2000. Congressional Districts While there were some changes to the district lines for Minnesota's eight congressional districts, the districts were not altered in a fundamental way. Ann T. Lenczewski First Congressional District Government Relations, Tax Policy&Local Minnesota's First Congressional District, represented by Congressman Government Jim Hagedorn (R),spans across the entire southern border of the load image state. Under the new district lines, the First Congressional District loses Le Sueur County to the Second Congressional District, but gains Wabasha County and Goodhue from the Second Congressional District. The district has been considered competitive for the past several cycles with a slight Republican advantage. The new district will remain about the same from a partisan lean perspective. Nathaniel C. Mussell Partner Second Congressional District Minnesota's Second Congressional District, represented by Congresswoman Angie Craig (D), includes the suburban and rural areas south and east of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Under the new district lines, the Second Congressional District loses 7 of 21 load image Wabasha and Goodhue counties to the First Congressional District, but gains Le Sueur County from the First Congressional District and the city of Newport and the southern portion of Woodbury in Washington Amos A. Briggs County from the Fourth Congressional District. Government Relations The district has been considered competitive for the past several load image cycles. The new district will remain competitive, but will become slightly more Democratic-leaning. Third Congressional District Minnesota's Third Congressional District, represented by Congressman Dean Phillips (D), includes the western and northern suburbs of Minneapolis. Under the new district lines, the Third Congressional District loses the Peter H. Glessing Associate/ northeastern portion of Carver County(including Chanhassen, Chaska, Communications& Laketown, and Victoria)to the Sixth Congressional District, but gained Grassroots Advocacy the city of Hopkins and the northeast portion of Edina from the Fifth load image Congressional District. Just outside of Hennepin County, the district gained the city of Anoka from the Sixth Congressional District. While this district has been competitive in the past, it has moved 01 toward the Democrats in recent cycles. The new district will be even more favorable to Democrats moving forward. Fourth Congressional District Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District, represented by Angie A. Huss Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D), includes Ramsey County and Government Relations part of Washington County. load image Under the new district lines, the Fourth Congressional District loses Newport and the southern portion of Woodbury to the Second Congressional District as well as Stillwater Township to the Eighth Congressional District. This district has been a safe Democratic district in the past and will continue as one under the new lines. Fifth Congressional District Jessica E. Lindeen Government Relations Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District, represented by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar(D), includes Minneapolis and first-ring suburbs of Hennepin County. Under the new district lines, the Fifth Congressional District loses the city of Hopkins and the northeast portion of Edina to the Third Congressional District. 8 of 21 load image This district has been a safe Democratic district in the past and will continue as one under the new lines. Kevin J. Matzek Sixth Congressional District Government Relations load image Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District, represented by Congressman Tom Emmer(R), includes suburban, exurban, and rural communities north of the Twin Cities. Under the new district lines, the Sixth Congressional District loses the northern portion of Washington County to the Eighth Congressional District and parts of Stearns County to the Seventh Congressional District while gaining northeast Carver County from the Third _. Congressional District. Cullen D. Sheehan This district has been a safe Republican district in the past. While it Government Relations became slightly less favorable to the party under the new lines, it is load image expected to remain a safe Republican seat. Seventh Congressional District Minnesota's Seventh Congressional District, represented by Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R), covers almost all of the western portion of Minnesota. Under the new district lines, the Seventh Congressional District loses Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Mahnomen County, and a portion Carol J. Mraz of Becker County to the Eighth Congressional District. Meanwhile, the Government Relations district is picking up Morrison County, Wadena County, and the load image southern portion of Hubbard County from the Eighth Congressional District and portions of Stearns County from the Sixth Congressional District. NO The district has become a safe Republican district. Under the new lines, it will become slightly more favorable to Republicans moving forward. Eighth Congressional District Kara V. Osterman Government Relations Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District, represented by Congressman Pete Stauber(R), covers the northeastern part of the state. It stretches from the Northwest Angle and Iron Range down to Duluth and through east central Minnesota to the northern Twin Cities exurbs. Under the new district lines, the Eighth Congressional District loses Morrison County to the Seventh Congressional District. Meanwhile the district picks up Clearwater County, Lake of the Woods County, Mahnomen County, the rest of Beltrami County that was not already 9 of 21 load image part of the district, a portion of Becker County, and a portion of Hubbard County from the Seventh Congressional District. With these additions, all seven of the state's Anishinaabe tribal reservations are located in this one congressional district. The district also gains the northern portion of Washington County in the metro area from the Sixth Congressional District. While this district has been competitive in the past, it has moved toward the Republicans in recent cycles.Although the district became slightly less favorable to the party under the new lines, it is expected to remain a Republican-leaning district. Minnesota Legislature In previous years when incumbents were paired, it is not uncommon for a legislator to move to run in a neighboring district(or move in anticipation of potentially being drawn into a district with a fellow legislator), run for a different office, or announce his or her retirement from elected office. Many incumbents have already announced such plans for 2022 this week and others will feel pressure to make decisions soon. With 67 seats in the Minnesota Senate redrawn to reflect population shifts over the past decade, 16 senators found themselves paired in the same district as one of their colleagues based on their most recently-known home address. • Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids)of Senate District 05 and Senator Carrie Rudd (R-Breezy Point)of Senate District 10 are now paired in the new Senate District 06. • Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria)of Senate District 08 and Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake)of Senate District 12 are now paired in the new Senate District 09.* • Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake)of Senate District 20 and Senator Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont)of Senate District 23 are now paired in the new Senate District 22. • Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester)of Senate District 26 and Senator Gene Dornink (R-Hayfield)of Senate District 27 are now paired in the new Senate District 24. • Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton)of Senate District 15 and Senator Mary Kiffmeyer(R-Big Lake)of Senate District 30 are now paired in the new Senate District 27. • Senator Jason Isaacson (DFL-Shoreview)of Senate District 42 and Senator John Marty (DFL-Roseville)of Senate District 66 are now paired in the new Senate District 40. • Senator David Osmek (R-Mound) of Senate District 33 and Senator 10 of 21 Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL-Minnetonka)of Senate District 44 are now paired in the new Senate District 45. Senator Ron Latz (DFL-St. Louis Park)of Senate District 46 and Senate Minority Leader Melisa Lopez Franzen (DFL-Edina)of Senate District 49 are now paired in the new Senate District 46. *Prior to the new maps being issued, Senator Ingebrigtsen announced he is not seeking re-election. With 134 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives redrawn to reflect population shifts over the past decade, 38 representatives found themselves paired in the same district as one of their colleagues based on their most recently-known home address. • Representative Deb Kiel (R-Crookston)of House District 01 B and Representative Steve Green (R-Fosston)of House District 02B are now paired in the new House District 01 B. • Representative Spencer Igo (R-Grand Rapids)of House District 05B and Representative Julie Sandstede (DFL-Hibbing)of House District 06A are now paired in the new House District 07A. • Representative Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls)of House District 08A and Representative Jeff Backer(R-Browns Valley)of House District 12A are now paired in the new House District 09A.* • Representative Ron Kresha (R-Little Falls)of House District 09B and Representative Dale Lueck (R-Aitkin)of House District 10B are now paired in the new House District 10A. • Representative Tim Miller(R-Prinsburg)of House District 17A and Representative Dave Baker(R-Willmar)of House District 17B are now paired in the new House District 16B.** • Representative Bjorn Olson (R-Elmore)of House District 23A and Representative Peggy Bennett(R-Albert Lea)of House District 27A are now paired in the new House District 23A. • Representative Tina Liebling (DFL-Rochester)of House District 26A and Representative Nels Pierson (R-Rochester)of House District 26B are now paired in the new House District 24B. • Representative Sondra Erickson (R-Princeton)of House District 15A and House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt(R-Crown)of House District 31A are now paired in the new House District 27B. • Representative Cal Bahr(R-East Bethel)of House District 31 B and Representative Peggy Scott(R-Andover)of House District 35B are now paired in the new House District 31 B. • Representative John Heinrich (R-Anoka)of House District 35A and Representative Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids)of House District 36A are now paired in the new House District 35A. • Representative Jerry Hertaus (R-Greenfield)of House District 33A and Representative Kristin Robbins (R-Maple Grove)of House District 34A are now paired in the new House District 37A. • Representative Connie Bernardy (DFL-New Brighton)of House District 41A and Representative Sandra Feist(DFL-New Brighton) of House District 41 B are now paired in the new House District 39B. • Representative Mike Freiberg (DFL-Golden Valley)of House District 45B and House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler(DFL-Golden Valley)of House District 46A are now paired in the new House District 43B.*** 11 of 21 • Representative Peter Fischer(DFL-Maplewood)of House District 43A and Representative Leon Lillie (DFL-North St. Paul)of House District 44B are now paired in the new House District 44A. • Representative Kelly Morrison (DFL-Deephaven)of House District 33B and Representative Patty Acomb (DFL-Minnetonka)of House District 44B are now paired in the new House District 45B. • Representative Steve Elkins (DFL-Bloomington)of House District 49B and Representative Andrew Carlson (DFL-Bloomington)of House District 50B are now paired in the new House District 50B. • Representative Liz Reyer(DFL-Eagan)of House District 51 B and Representative Ruth Richardson (DFL-Mendota Heights)of House District 52B are now paired in the new House District 52B. • Representative Rick Hansen (DFL-South. St. Paul)of House District 52A and Representative Keith Franke (R-St. Paul Park)of House District 54A are now paired in the new House District 53B. • Representative Frank Hornstein (DFL-Minneapolis)of House District 61A and Representative Jamie Long (DFL-Minneapolis)of House District 61 B are now paired in the new House District 61 B. * Prior to the new maps being issued, Representative Rasmusson announced he is running for the Minnesota Senate. **Prior to the new maps being issued, Representative Miller announced he is not running for re-election. ***Prior to the new maps being issued, Majority Leader Winkler announced he is running for Hennepin County Attorney. 12 of 21 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Advancing Equitable Economic Mobility in Cities Date: Saturday,February 12,2022 10:13:06 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League Of Cities (NLC)<news@nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Sat, Feb 12, 2022 6:03 am Subject: Advancing Equitable Economic Mobility in Cities News,resources and events for local leaders and staff. A Advancing Equitable Economic Mobility in Cities 0 Advancing Equitable Economic Mobility in Cities Municipalities across the country are investing in programs that help residents meet their basic needs. With the direct funding that cities of all sizes are receiving through the American Rescue Plan Act, there is an opportunity to rethink how operations are done and to intentionally focus on communities historically left behind. 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