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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly notes June 24th 2022 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: June 24th 2022 "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 TO: City Council Members&Staff regarding various topics. FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator Zoning &Development Items: 1. No new applications have been submitted as of this date for the August Planning Commission agenda. 2. Code Enforcement letters are enclosed related to grass cutting at the former Ruby Tuesday's site and updated notice for 15405 57th street. 3. Further,with the influx of non-local vendors—dealing with dent repairs and special event permits...there have been some challenges with RV Parking the Fury Osgood Site. Staff has informed the owner(Fury) and tenant that this is not permitted and unsightly for our community. However, we are informed that their truck is awaiting parts and cannot move the RV—we extended our enforcement deadline to 6/24.Jim Leonard and the RV owner— an employee of Joe Dent may jointly pursue a RV SPECIAL USE PERMIT—see enclosed application—but needs to be submitted by 6/23 otherwise Staff will expect it to be removed and will enforce that. (AS OF 6/24—no submission has been made) 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. AFTER THIS WEEK—I will be removing this section...hopefully all generally behind us! Other Items: 1. The cost of gasoline to the City will be at the Provider's 4in tf$25776 per gallon plus any applicable taxes and fees unless the total monthly age is more than the • The Norell Project is moving forward...enclosed is the weekly Provider's purchased monthly amount of gasoline as stgraph 1 of this update. section. • Mill and Overlay Project is moving forward... enclosed is the weekly update. • Chief Hansen did ensure that the Clty was part of the County gas-purchasing group—at this time the prices is$2.577 per gallon. Excerpt from the CONTRACT is shown.The 2023 Budget will have to make some harder estimates,but the City will probably need to assume$3.90+/? • The County has invited representatives Staff and Elected Officials to hear about their trail way master planning process running from Afton to the Stillwater Boomsite—Middle St Croix Regional Valley Trail-.See the enclosedE,11 public meeting invitation — this is Wednesday 6/29 if anyone would like to ' attend. • The sanitary sewer-lining project will be commencing soon,door hangers are being placed at homes near the areas being impacted.See enclosed. • The LMC Conference was this past week-, please congratulate Jenni Pinski who received the prestigious Women in Minnesota Government—Leadership Award. Mayor McComber and Council Members Dougherty and Runk were present for her award. The LMC Conference was held in Duluth and well attended. It is planned to be in Duluth again in 2023. • Enclosed is the schedule for the upcoming frontage road reroute behind he Carbone's Building—TA Schifsky is the contractor. Mayor McComber Provided • NLC Updates for 6/18 and 6/22 • SPAAR Updates—related to home sales data • Meeting Minutes and Agenda for Lower St.Croix Riverway Management Partnership Team. • If you would like to comment on the work of the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization—see enclosed—comments are due Aug 9th 1 of 34 ell City of Oak Park Heights 14165 Oak Park Blvd. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574 Building Department Direct Dial: 651.351.1661 Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.cam June 17, 2022 Quattro Oak Park, LLC 1100 Jorie Blvd., #140 Oak Brook, IL 55436 Re: 13375 601h 5t. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Property ID 05.029.20.21.0038 To Whom It May Concern: The lawn area at the above-referenced address is in violation of City Nuisance Ordinance 1109, specifically section 1109.03.H in that it is overgrown with grass and weeds. "1109.03 Public Nuisances Affecting Health, SaLety_, Comfort or Repose. The following are hereby declared to be public nuisances affecting health, safety, comfort or repose: H. All noxious weeds, tall grasses, and other rank growths; the word "weeds' shall be construed to mean and include al/noxious weeds as defined by the Statutes of the State of Minnesota and all such useless and troublesome plants as are commonly known as weeds to the general public. All grasses growing to a height of greater than six(6) inches upon any lot or parcel of land within the platted portions of the City of Oak Park Heights are hereby declared a nuisance." Additionally, please remove the umbrellas, cooler and other debris from the exterior patio. This letter serves as the City's request that the lawn be mowed, weeds be treated and that the patio area be cleaned up, prior to Tuesday, July 5, 2022. If you already have these items scheduled to be taken care of, thank you. 2 of 34 z, A compliance check will be made following July 5, 2022. Please contact me immediately with any questions with regard to the compliance request noted above, Thank you for your prompt attention. Sincerely, PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT Julie��Hultman, Building Official c: -ZEric Johnson, City Administrator Mark Kampmeyer- Email "7 ry i r� ' v X ,w ..:ik �r r: " ws ui t e P,. IIi�N 3 of 34 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Direct: 651.351.16 Phone: 651.439.4439 June 22, 2022 z bqj(— Ud *wo_AcLun� Christopher& Kimberly Hayes 15998 Ethan Trail. N. Hugo, MN 55038 Re: Notice of Violation—OPH Ordinance 1109—Tall Grass & 1302—Standing Dead Trees 1540557 1h St. N., OPH (#03.029.20.24.0043) Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hayes: The vacant lot, owned by you, at 15405 57th St. N., in Oak Park Heights requires maintenance. We have spoken in the past as to the need for regular mowing and weed maintenance. At this time the yard area is over grown and needs to be mowed. Additionally, the trees adjacent to the neighboring property fence line, now appear to be dead as does another along the 57th St. roadway side of the yard. These need to be removed or otherwise abated. You may wish to contact the City Arborist, Lisa Danielson to see what options might be available for abatement, outside of removal. Xcel Energy may assist you with those near the powerlines. The unmaintained lawn, in its current state, is considered a public nuisance per City Nuisance Ordinance 1109 and the standing dead trees also a nuisance per City Ordinance 1302.05.6. A copy of both of these ordinances are enclosed for your reference. This letter serves as the City's request that the lawn be mowed and weeds be treated and/or removed prior to Friday, July 8 2022 and that the yard continue to be maintained on a regular basis. And, also that the dead trees be removed or otherwise abated as per City Arborist Danielson directionrip or to Monday,July 25, 2022. Thank you for your prompt attention to these matters. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, PLANNING &CODE ENFORCEMENT Julie Itman Build g Official L�.LpC� Ur` � c,n Lk- Enclosures cl kEnclosures /C. Eric Johnson City Administrator 4 of 34 r Sta ntec s . i • City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 • Phone (651) 439-4439 • Fax (651) 439-0574 Norell Avenue North Improvements Weekly Project Update #9 For the Week Ending 6/24/2022 What work was completed on the project this week? • Grading progressed West along 59th Avenue towards Discount Tire • Curb and Gutter was placed at i the roundabout, East 60th St Culdesac and along Norell Avenue • New ADA compliant pedestrian ramps were installed along Norell Avenue and at the crossings for i Walmart and Michaels What work is expected for next week? • Crews will be installing pavement from the Walmart driveway, South to 58th Avenue. • Grading work will take place to prepare for paving and trail installation. Will there be any changes to the traffic detour or access to businesses next week? • The project is in Phase 2-2; meaning that the access to Walmart and Kohls from Norell Ave is closed. Please see the attached map for the detour route to take to area businesses. Pedestrian crossing access at Highway 36 has been restored. Where can I get more project information? For general project inquiries, questions and comments: Project Hotline: 612-895-5029 - Leave a message with your name and phone number Or email to - norellconstructionproiect@stantec.com 5 of 34 %9 ©d e� J JY sw� t 5 Greeley Si 5, I N any uaar64gQ N Greeley St 5 rc z n 41 q Eo 0 0 U i qOakgreen Ave N Dakgreen Avr O A m X61 N 5 iwiel Blvd Industrial Blvd a, � m _ c O = _ m D > O x e o Z ~ z d Q - - I I Nl�BawlnN el �r - U _ v FG C�Y O v d 2 m � rtt O y a r m m � LL m O Sao 0 E Norwloh Ave N ��O © _� v o i a e O 0'' p a= LLJE E v Oil U 30 Y In a 0' o: �snO Q-1 N V— � � 0 O_Y w�d4 m� �� C m CD N C'W Py& H O > o �O2 CD Q Lu N N 0w ® - N m m t V) m �sv �' d mn�% OW — d Ha O �© O � � me O� 3N to m _ U 0 O Norwich Pk Z O z O N w aQ+ ` 3 17;o �d 3 10 p i 0 = O �e Q O z i �. � Op � � v a =m O 3 'O GD } O O U 0 d _O M z N U i CD L- ° NCD of 3 3 N M N I ~"' Newgate Pve N N anV aleSnrary A'ewgare Ave CDN N d57 01. =`O 01. u Q O CDCD0 Q Z E r n N F N Z i Sta ntec City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 • Phone (651) 439-4439 • Fax (651) 439-0574 2022 Mill & Overlay and Pedestrian Improvements Project Weekly Project Update #3 For the Week Ending 6/17/2022 What work was completed on the project this week? • Continued saw cutting marked curb locations and removing sections of the curb. • Poured the second half of each valley gutter. • Poured remaining sections of curb. • Started to back fill new curb with topsoil. • Started milling 2' in front of new curb and patching in with asphalt. • The fire hydrant on 58th St was moved about ten feet to the East. What work is expected for next week? • Continue milling 2' in front of new curb and patching in with asphalt. • Continue back filling new curb and start seeding and hydro mulching. • Structures at city Hall and the north half of Oldfield will be lowered for milling. Will there be any changes to accessibility and traffic next week? • The city hall will be getting milled on Tuesday, July 5th. Access to the city hall may be delayed. Residents can park on Obrien Ave. to access city hall when the front lot is being milled. Where can I get more project information? Our main form of communication regarding this project will be updates posted to the City of Oak Park Heights Webpage weekly: httl2s://www.citvofoakl2arkheights.com under the 'Resources' drop- down tab. For general project inquiries, questions, and comments: Morgan Sewell- 612-469-3239 or Moraan.Sewell@Stantec.com 7 of 34 -L17 I rl� #FGMAU, ti r r r Ir 1 � � t, w I ntt a,tiVLAr }'� • w.,-•..r,mss+.a+x cM:mwr�.-.vy.�.,.,,i. 8 of 34 2 Washington County PUBLIC WORKS Wayne H.Sandberg,P.E.,Director,County Engineer Good afternoon— Washington County has launched the master planning process for the Middle St. Croix Valley Regional Trail—a multiuse trail that will run through eastern Washington County from Downtown Afton to the St. Croix Boom Site in Stillwater. Once fully developed, it will feature vital connections to other state, regional, county and city trails, as well as parks, schools, and businesses in the St. Croix River Valley. This plan is in the early stages, and project staff have assembled a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) that will help guide the plan. The TAC includes representatives from Oak Park Heights, other cities/townships in the corridor, and key agency partners. At this stage we would also like to assemble a group of interested policy makers and staff from the corridor for an optional meeting to introduce the project and planning process. Thus, project staff will be hosting an event on Wednesday,June 29 6-7:30p at the Washington County Government Center (Room 11-11-14) in Stillwater, MIN. Elected officials and staff from your community, as well as the other ten communities in the corridor, are invited to attend this event. Attendees will participate in visioning and goal setting exercises that will inform the master planning process. There will be no route decisions made at this event. TAC members from your community will continue to be involved in the plan as it progresses, and there will be additional opportunities for elected officials/staff to participate and provide feedback. In future phases of this process, county staff will return to your community to review a proposed trail master plan and request approval. We request that you RSVP to this event and notify your city administrator/township clerk. We will send out an e-calendar event to those attending. 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Manage preferences here. 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy I ©2021 NLC,All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic 6 23 of 34 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday,June 21, 2022 5:07 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: SPAAR Housing Market Update, May 2022 For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors@ <bwegscheid@spaar.com> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Tue, Jun 21, 2022 5:01 pm Subject: SPAAR Housing Market Update, May 2022 :, HOUSINQ--VPDATE OM THE SPAAR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS '1"JEA Good Afternoon, After two years of record-setting activity, there are signs the housing market might be cooling. High home prices and a surge in mortgage interest rates are slowing buyer activity, with home sales declining for the third consecutive month under the weight of soaring homeownership costs. The National Association of REALTORS@ (NAR) reports existing home sales were down 2.4% from the previous month, while pending sales fell 3.9% as of last measure, extending the trend of recent months. Economists predict sales will continue to soften in the near future, which may put downward pressure on home prices. New Listings in the Twin Cities region increased 3.2 percent to 7,930. Pending Sales were down 11.8 percent to 6,076. Inventory levels rose 5.3 percent to 6,797 units. i 24 of 34 Quick Facts 3.8% + 9.0% + 5.3% 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 9.0 percent to $375,000. Days on Market was down 4.2 percent to 23 days. Buyers felt empowered as Months Supply of Homes for Sale was up 18.2 percent to 1.3 months. The slowdown in sales has provided a much-needed lift to housing supply, with inventory up 10.8% from the previous month according to NAR, although supply remains down 10.4% compared to this time last year, with only 2.2 months' supply of homes at the current sales pace. As the nation continues to explore ways to solve the ongoing housing shortage, estimated at 5.5 million homes, the Biden administration recently unveiled the Housing Supply Action Plan, which aims to expand housing access through a number of administrative and legislative actions and help relieve the nation's housing crisis over the next 5 years. Your Local Market Update can be found here: https://spaar.stats.showingtime.com/docs/Imu/x/OakParkHeights?src=map Best regards, Becky Wegscheid Government Affairs Director Saint Paul Area Association of RealtorsO bwegscheid(a)-spaar.ccr- Phone: 651-772-6350 0000 BETTED AGENTS * BETTER COMMUNITIES Spaar SAINT PAUL AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS , Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS@ 1 325 Roselawn Ave E, 651-776-6000, Saint Paul, MN 55117 Unsubscribe marvmccomber(&aoLcom Update Profile I Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by bwegscheid@spaar.com powered by 2 25 of 34 Local Market Update - May 2022 ML A RESEARCH TOOL PROVIDED BY THE SAINT PAUL AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® s 0, En.:4.:4r - 10.0% + 16.7% + 4.9% Change in Change in Change in Oak Park Heights New Listings Closed Sales Median Sales Price May Year to Date 2021 2022 + 2021 2022 + New Listings 10 9 -10.0% 29 24 -17.2% Closed Sales 6 7 +16.7% 20 15 -25.0% Median Sales Price` $257,500 $270,000 +4.9% $270,000 $340,000 +25.9% Average Sales Price' $290,683 $286,589 -1.4% $302,657 $329,202 +8.8% Price Per Square Foot` $202 $178 -12.1% $183 $182 -0.6% Percent of Original List Price Received" 104.4% 101.7% -2.6% 103.6% 105.6% +1.9% Days on Market Until Sale 18 15 -16.7% 26 16 -38.5% Inventory of Homes for Sale 6 2 -66.7% -- -- Months Supply of Inventory 1.0 0.4 -60.0% -- -- Does not account for seller concessions. i Activity for one month can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size. May ■2021 .2022 ■2021 2022 Year to Date 10 9 29 7 24 g 20 III 15 -10.0% + 16.7% -17.2% -25.0% New Listings Closed Sales New Listings Closed Sales Change in Median Sales Price from Prior Year (6-Month Average)" 16-County Twin Cities Region Oak Park Heights +80% +60% +40% +20% 0% -20% -40% -60% -80% 1-2008 1-2009 1-2010 1-2011 1-2012 1-2013 1-2014 1-2015 1-2016 1-2017 1-2018 1-2019 1-2020 1-2021 1-2022 "Each dot represents the change in median sales price from the prior year using a 6-month weighted average. This means that each of the 6 months used in a dot are proportioned according to their share of sales during that period. 26 of 34 Current as of June 7,2022.All data from NorthstarMLS. i Copyright ShowingTime. 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Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/i/84891601236?pwd=TlRFUFVMYmNGZzFIUGs5RExBeDZzZz09 Meeting ID: 848 9160 1236 Passcode: 082512 One tap mobile +13017158592„84891601236#US (Washington DC) HZtiati f 4tOt I Z4, Executive Assistant to R3 Regional Director/ COH Region 3 Regional Operations Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 Phone: 651-259-5810 Fax: 651-772-7977 Email: heidi.fredeen(cDstate.mn.us mndnr.gov DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2 28 of 34 1LOWER ST. CROIX MANAGEMENT COMMISSION PARTNERSHIP TEAM 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Afton City Hall 3033 Stagecoach Trail South Afton, MN 55001 Agenda for Meeting #73 (Quorum (5 + 6 + 5)/3 X 0.6 =4) Lower St. Croix Management Commission Partnership Team Meeting When:Wednesday,June 29, 2022 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/i/84891601236?pwd=TIRFUFVMYmNGZzFIUGs5RExBeDZzZz09 Meeting ID: 848 9160 1236 Passcode: 082512 One tap mobile +13017158592„84891601236# US (Washington DC) +13126266799„84891601236# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 848 9160 1236 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kig4vG2Og L Introductions - Sign In —Determination of Quorum 2. Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting (March 30 2022) 3. Alex and Jamie Lundus Permit St. Croix County,for grading and filling within 40 feet of slope preservation zone. 4. Karissa And Derek Turtle Pierce County, Stairway in slope preservation Zone. 5. Carl Mellum Pierce County, Relocate existing drivway that can not meet lot setback. 29 of 34 6. Discuss and Consider Sending Letter to City of Hudson on Ashford Property- 1826 River Ridge Road, Hudson WI On hold untill word back from city, 7. Consider change bylaws to new meeting date from 5 Wednesday of the month to the 5 Tuesday of the month. Discussion 8. Consider change Bylaws for remote voting at partnership meeting and clarify quorum for meeting requirements. Discussion. 9. General Riverway Announcements 10. Adjourn ............................................................................... Since the PT has no staff or budget, agendas and minutes will be fumished only by e-mail Future Land Use Review Committee meetings: Afton City Hall, 5:00 PM second Tuesday of each 5-Wednesday month Aug. 9, 2022 , and November 8, 2022. Future Partnership Meetings:Afton City Hall, 7:00 PM of each 5-Wedesday month. June 29, 2022;August 31, 2022; and Novemember 30, 2022 30 of 34 LOWER ST. CROIX MANAGEMENT COMMISSION PARTNERSHIP TEAM MINUTES OF MEETING 972 March 30, 2022 Afton City Hall, Afton, Minnesota 1. Roll Call—Introductions—Sign-in The meeting was called to order by David Beaudet at 7:03 p.m. Present: David Beaudet, Sierra Club; Buck Malick, St. Croix County and St. Croix Scenic Coalition; Jan Cuccia, Town of Troy (via video conference); Bill Palmquist, City of Afton; Dan Scollan, MN DNR (via phone); Doug Rower, Town of Troy Alternate; Lucia Wroblewski, Afton; Wendy Ward, Marin on the St. Croix; Mike Wenholtz, WIS DNR. 2. Approval of Minutes of December 29,2021 Malick, seconded by Palmquist, moved to approve the Minutes, Motion carried. 3. Land Use Decision and Reviews a. Turtle Family Denial, Beaudet: The Turtle family wanted to build a trail in the slope preservation zone, which the zoning authority denied. b. Hartman new tram to the river, Beaudet: Approved with conditions that it meet Riverway standards and color. c. Mickelson Land Subdivision, Beaudet: Large piece of land subdivided, but no land within the Riverway District was divided. d. Tentinger septic not reviewed. Moved to next meeting. 4. Discuss and Consider Sending Letter to City of Hudson Regarding Ashford Property— 1826 River Ridge Road,Hudson,WI Beaudet presented a letter from the City of Hudson in response to the Partnership's request for information on the Ashford property. After discussion, the Partnership Team asked Mike Wenholtz to request the information from the city. 5. Discuss and Consider Structure of Future Lower St. Croix Management Commission Partnership Team Meetings. Cuccia suggested considering future meetings be held in a hybrid fashion. Beaudet reported that Oak Park Heights did not have the capability. Palmquist said he would look into whether the City of Afton could do it for free. Malick said he was willing to contribute to pay for their tech to run the March meeting to see if it works and the team could then re-evaluate for future meetings. 6. Discuss and Consider Membership Outreach Discussion on finding the old partnership email lists for boaters and other non- government groups. Beaudet was working on a list of local governments to email bylaws and ask for a representative and an alternate. 7. General Riverway Announcements Discussion on the web meeting that was ongoing. The comments were positive, and everyone felt this should continue to allow members the option to view without travel. 8. Adjourn 31 of 34 Malick, seconded by Palmquist, moved to adjourn at 8:27 p.m. Motion carried. Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Monday,June 20, 2022 1:08 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Energy Communities IWG Invites Public Comment -----Original Message----- From: Vita, Carla K (DEED) <carla.vita@state.mn.us> To: Binczik, Beth (GOV) <Beth.Binczik@state.mn.us>; Darek.Vetsch@co.wright.mn.us <Darek.Vetsch@co.wright.mn.us>; Evans, Rick<Rick.Evans@xcelenergy.com>; Grove, Steve (DEED) <s.grove @state.mn.us>; Hallock, Marshall <marshall.hallock@ci.red-wing.mn.us>; Jamie Fitzke <jfitzke@mncee.org>; JSkelton@mnpower.com <JSkelton@mnpower.com>; Lee, Kevin (COMM) <kevin.lee@state.mn.us>; Kristin Renskers <krenskers@ibew31.com>; Luke Lallemont<Ilallemont@ibewlocal949.org>; marymccomber@aol.com <marymccomber@aol.com>; McDonnell, Craig (MPCA) <craig.mcdonnell@state.mn.us>; Michael Childs Jr (michael.childsjr@piic.org) <michael.childsjr@piic.org>; Mike Hoppe <emhoppe2@frontiernet.net>; Parker, Jeremy (DLI) <Jeremy.Parker@state.mn.us>; rep.shane.mekeland@house.mn <rep.shane.mekeland@house.mn>; rep.shelly.christensen@house.mn <rep.shelly.christensen@house.mn>; Richard Sackett (rsackett@mnpower.com) <rsackett@mnpower.com>; Rose Patzer (rose.patzer@mnwest.edu) <rose.patzer@mnwest.edu>; Sen. 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Have a wonderful week, Carla Carla Vita I Director Energy Transition Department of Employment and Economic Development State of Minnesota 1st National Bank Building,332 Minnesota Street,Suite E200 St. Paul MN 55101 Cell: 651-802-2238 Energy Transition Office/Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development(mn.gov) Web I Twitter I Facebook EMPLOYMENT AND ElAaffau ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT This message may be from an external email source. Do not select links or open attachments unless verified.Report all suspicious emails to Minnesota IT Services Security Operations Center. 1 32 of 34 nteragency Working Group on Coal & Power Plant Communities &. Economic Revitalization Energy Communities IWG Invites Public Comment June 15, 2022 Dear Energy Community Supporter, I am pleased to invite you to submit input to the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) new public comment portal. This portal allows energy workers, communities, and other stakeholders to provide feedback that will inform the working group's efforts. We are seeking information specifically on the challenges facing energy communities, measures to address those needs, and any additional recommendations for the Energy Communities IWG and federal government to consider. Comments can be submitted at https://energycommunities.gov/comment/ and will be used to shape future activities of the working group and inform policy and funding opportunities. The portal will be open until August 9, 2022. z 33 of 34 Thank you in advance for your comments and continued engagement with the IWG. Best regards, Brian J. Anderson, Ph.D. Executive Director, Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization Director, National Energy Technology Laboratory U.S. Department of Energy o © ® o Copyright O 2022 InteragencyWorking Group . .. 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