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Home My WebLink Aboutweekly notes June 3rd 2022 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS – WEEKLY NOTES for: June 3rd2022 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Zoning & Development Items: 1.No new applications have been submitted…yet for the July Planning Commission consideration; there are some short-term uses requested for HAIL DENT REPAIR services to set up operations at the former Central Automotive site and in the rear – empty space – behind the Lakeview EMS – still owned by FURY. These wouldrequire an INTERIM USE PERMIT, but as it likely is due to recent storms – we will permit these for 90 days if they secure short-term signage permits and written consent of the owner and no outside work or storage. 2.THE MET COUNCIL did provide the City itsApril 2021 – Populationcount. As expected,it is not vastly changed from the 2020 census data – and which is the baseline for their subsequent estimates. Unlike STW and Bayport, it is the City average household size that is smaller… and likely is the keyreason at this time for not being over 5,000. OPH is 1.89 versus 2.42 and 2.461 for Bayport and STW respectively. I have asked the MET COUNCIL to better interpret these differences – it seems a bit of anodd difference.. at least to me. COVID-19 Matters: This is the Governor’s - PORTALhttps://mn.gov/covid19 – Many documents/ Exec. Orderscan be found. Washington County has initiated a County Dashboard containing more localized COVID-19 Impacts and rates LINK ->> HERE. Other Items: Enclosed is the weekly update from STANTEC on the Norell Ave Project. Related to that The CIty has invoiced MNDOT for extra costs $7,794.00 associated with their portions of fees associated with their project elements they asked the City to perform for them. These have little to do with the OPH project. We hope Adam Josephsonof MNDOTsimply pays the amounts noted. STANTEC did provide a detailed synopsis of the rationale – also enclosed. The City received an inquiry related to problems inside the HIGH SCHOOL parking lot- we did respond indicating that these issues are largely internal and need to be address with DISTRICT. See Enclosed. May Police Report from Chief Hansen Mayor McComber Provided 1.NLC Updates for 5-28, 5-31 & 6-1 2.ETAC presentation 1 of 46 2 of 46 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 #6 For the Week Ending 6/03/2022 What work was completed on the project this week? Road grading continued on th Norell Ave and 59 St to the West Curb and Gutter was installed on the North leg of the Norell Ave round-about What work is expected for next week? Crews will be installing new storm sewer and grading the roadway Work will start on the southmost th portion of Norell Ave, from 58 St to the Walmart entrance, with the pavement being milled into gravel, and sections of curb and gutter replaced. Asphalt paving will start for the North leg of the Norell round-about and the new cul-de-sac by Panera. Electricians will continue to make traffic signal upgrades for pedestrian accessibility, and vehicle detection. Will there be any changes to the traffic detour or access to businesses next week? The project has started 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. 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 - norellconstructionproject@stantec.com 3 of 46 Usbggjd!Efupvsfe up!Pblhsffo Bwfovf EFBE EFBE FOE FOE SPBE SPBE DMPTFE DMPTFE Efmjwfsjft Xbmnbsu Pomz Efmjwfsjft!Pomz )gspn!Tpvui* HSFFO!SPVUFT; PQFO!UP!USBWFM Opsfmm!Bwfovf!Spbe!Dmptvsf!Efupvs!Nbq!)Qibtf!3* Bdujwf!170303133!uispvhi!1903503133!.!bqqspyjnbuf Sfe!Spbet!bsf!dmptfe!up!bmm!usbggjd Hsffo!Spbet!bsf!bddfqubcmf!spvuft!up!bddftt!cvtjofttft 4 of 46 5 of 46 6 of 46 7 of 46 8 of 46 NOEPUFMFNFOUT 9 of 46 10 of 46 11 of 46 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 June 3, 2022 To: Mayor and Council From: Chief of Police, Steve Hansen Subject: Police Activity Report May 2022 This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of May 2022. Officers responded to and generated 424 calls for service in the City of Oak Park Heights during this month. Quick breakdown for some of those calls for service include: 89 medicals, 3 fire related, 7 thefts from businesses, 1 stolen motor vehicle, 22 vehicle accidents, 14 alarms, 20 disturbance/disorderly conducts, 46 traffic violations, 15 suspicious persons/vehicles, 5 mental health/suicide threats, 22 welfare checks. The department wrapped up their 40-hour EMR/First responder training this month and now all officers are certified EMR/First responder. Additionally, we have further updated some equipment including the addition of new pulse oximeters and blood pressure cuffs in our medical bags. We have received a few speeding complaints in the neighborhoods and the speed trailer along with extra patrols have been assigned. Additionally, we have been monitoring and recommending changes for traffic control or signage throughout the detour routes on the construction projects. The th additional stop signs on 58 st / Krueger (Menards), appear to be working well with mitigating crashes and traffic flow. Officers Wynia and Paradise presented program details about moving forward with the department Peer Support Program which is collaboration with WCSO. Staff also attended the Law Enforcement Memorial Day ceremony at the historic courthouse. 12 of 46 Community Outreach: On Memorial Weekend I was invited out to Boutwells Landing for their Saturday bingo session met with over 30 plus residents and was the Bingo Caller for 10 games. Assistant Administrator Pinski and myself met with the Xcel Energy Plant Manager Brian Behm and was provided a tour of the King Plant. Discussed overall operations of the plant, hazards, and public safety response topics. Training: Officers participated in department joint training with Bayport Police involving updated software applications to our current law enforcement network central square/tri- tech. Both departments also did several hours of scenario-based exercises consisting of high-risk traffic stops, de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention related calls. Officer Hicks completed the crime prevention practitioner course last month and then proceeded to build on this with completing the next layer called CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design), this was a week-long course at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. This will allow the department to provide an officer that can do a deeper look/analyst into businesses, homes, and facilities seeking assistance for ways to prevent various crimes on their property through environmental design. Officers Wynia and Croft attended social media open- source investigations. Officers Wynia and Fahrendorff attended use of force training in Roseville provided by Eckberg Lammers. Investigator Croft attended Auto theft investigations techniques and tips from tri county law enforcement association. Calls for service highlights: This is a sample of some of the cases we responded to and investigated. 1. Officer responded to a residence with two squirrels inside the bedroom, unable to locate red squirrels. Advised to contact property management. th 2. Officer received a stolen motor vehicle report from a residence on 60 st ct. 3. Officers responded to assist with a person in crisis that had been traffic stopped over on the MN side of the river bridge by St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office 4. Car vs Pedestrian at the Walmart front entrance area, mother and child were struck by vehicle with no apparent injuries however 5. Officer responded to Holiday gas station for a female sleeping in her car. She was later arrested for outstanding Warrant along with drug possession. She reported to have swallowed drugs and requested ambulance to hospital, vehicle was stolen also. 13 of 46 th 6.Officers responded to a residence on 57st for a male causing a disturbance yelling and swearing in the street and with neighbors. He was later arrested 7. Officer responded to the Kowalski’s after hours for a fire. Oven mitts left on the stove/kitchen area, caught fire. This was extinguished by the officer. 8. Officers responded to the north end of the xcel property near the bridge for a homeless person sleeping in a tent. He was trespassed from the property. 9. Officers responded to the senior villas for a report of two individuals that broke into the apt garages and rummaged through vehicles 10. Officers responded to a grass fire in front of Josephs, three officers were able extinguish the fire. 14 of 46 15 of 46 16 of 46 17 of 46 18 of 46 19 of 46 20 of 46 21 of 46 22 of 46 23 of 46 24 of 46 25 of 46 26 of 46 27 of 46 28 of 46 29 of 46 30 of 46 31 of 46 32 of 46 Energy Transition Advisory Council Public Utilities Commission Overview May 23, 2022 Will Seuffert, Executive Secretary 33 of 46 Agenda •PUC at-a-Glance: Who/How we regulate •Integrated Resource Planning •Process, how to participate •IRP status update •Xcel IRP and related dockets •Energy Facilities Permitting •Process, how to participate •How workforce and community issues areaddressed 34 of 46 mn.gov/puc2 Jurisdiction/Scope of Work •Investor-Owned Electric & Gas Utilities: •Rates–Just & reasonable. Can’t be unjustly discriminatory •Services –Sufficiently reliable •Infrastructure (Electric Utilities) •Selection –Size, type, timing of resources (IRP and CNs) -Least cost; renewable preference; environmental & socioeconomic impacts considered •Construction & Location Large Gen or Trans –(route/site permits) •Non-Utility Large Energy Infrastructure (CNs & Site/Route Permits): •Petroleum pipelines, Natural Gas Plants, Large Transmission Lines •Large wind & solar •Landline Telecom Companies (Complaint-based/no rate reg) 35 of 46 3 mn.gov/puc PUC Structure The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's mission is to create and maintain a regulatory environment that ensures safe, reliable and efficient utility services at fair and reasonable rates. •Five Member quasi-judicial decision-making board •no ex-partecommunications, subject to Open Meeting Law, decisions issued in written orders, “Commission speaks through its orders” •Not a Cabinet-level agency (Independent from Administration) •57 Staff, 5 Commissioners (regulatory analysts, economists, attorneys, consumer affairs mediators, public advisor, business services, and administrative support) 36 of 46 4 mn.gov/puc Integrated Resource Plans Current Integrated Resource Plans Docket UtilityStatus 21-471Basin Electric Coop.Comment period ended May 16, 2022 –Pending Action 21-443Dairyland CooperativeClosed Sept. 1, 2021 –No Comments 21-414Missouri River Energy.Accepted February 15, 2022 -Order 21-339Otter Tail Power Co. Filed Sept. 1, 2021; Reply Comments through June 13, 2022 21-33Minnesota PowerOpen Comment Period through June 29, 2022 19-368Xcel EnergyCommission decision February 8, 2022 (next 2/1/24) 22-75Great River EnergyGRE filing due 4/1/23, interim update 10/3/22 IntegratedResourcePlansreviewandapproveautility’sproposedsize,type,andtimingof newresourceadditions,lookingcloselyatthefirstfive-years,andmoregenerallyatthenext 10years. PUCapprovesIOUIRPs,forCoopsandMunis,PUCdecisionisadvisory,O-IRPsforutilities withasmallpresence. 37 of 46 mn.gov/puc5 How to Participate? Attend a Public Meeting Subscribe for notices in eDockets Submit a Comment: 1.Email your comments . toconsumer.puc@state.mn.us 2.Go to theComment pageon the Commission’s website to learn more. 3.Mail your comments to: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite 350, Saint Paul, MN 55101. 38 of 46 5/25/2022Optional Tagline Goes Here|mn.gov/puc6 Xcel Integrated Resource Plan •Approved (verbally) 2/8/2022 (filed in 2019) after 3 all-day hearings; over 8,000 comments filed, over 20 parties participated •Approves Xcel’s plan to acquire or build up to 4,650 MW of renewable resources (solar, wind and storage) •By 2032, 81% of Xcel’s electricity will be carbon-free, reducing carbon emissions 86% relative to 2005 baseline •Monticello extension to 2040 •King retirement in 2028, Sherco3 retirement in 2030, with requirements for stakeholder engagement •2 new gen-tie lines to reuse interconnection rights at Shercoand King 39 of 46 mn.gov/puc Xcel IRP Next Steps: Transparency and Community Engagement •Remediation Plan for Shercosite •Xcel conduct stakeholder meetings •Xcelpublicly file status update on plans and outreach (1/1/23) •Xcelpubliclyfileannualremediation plan updates to PUCandCityofBecker •Remediation plan for King site •Same requirements and schedule as Sherco •Workforce transition for retiring generation facilities •Xcel (working with DEED and ETO) shall develop a comprehensive plan supporting transitioning workers, publicly file 12/31/2022 •Workforce diversity, inclusive participation, and equitable access to utility services:Xcelengage communities/stakeholders, report 1/1/23 40 of 46 5/25/2022Optional Tagline Goes Here|mn.gov/puc8 Certificate of Resource Plan Need AlternativesForecastAlternatives Environment Existing & DSMForecast Generation Socioeconomi c Generic Size, Specific Facility Type, & Timing Approved Approved Rate Case Energy Facilities Permitting Finance Assign Costs Alternatives Adjustments Forecast Public Environmental Design Rates AdjustmentsParticipationReview Siting, Routing, Rate Increase Approved & Approved Constructed 41 of 46 Energy Facilities Scope of Authority TypeCertificate of NeedSite/Route Authority Generation –Greater than 50 MWGreater than 50 MW Non-Wind Generation –Greater than 50 MWGreater than 5 MW, Counties can assume Windauthority up to 25 MW High Voltage 200 kV & > 1500-ft100 kV or more Non-Wind Generation: Solar, Natural Gas, Coal Transmission 100 kV & > 10-miles -Facilities > 50can assume authority up to 25 MW Lines Pipelines –-Crude or oil pipelines that Hazardous liquids if greater than 6-inches in Largeare 6-inches in diameter and diameter or natural gas pipelines greater than 50-miles275 psi -Natural gas pipelines > 200 psi and 50-miles Pipelines -NAInformation Book Process for pipelines greater Smallthan 90 psi *PUC does not regulate pipelines covered under 42 of 46 mn.gov/puc the Federal Natural Gas Act Certificate of Need •7849.0120 CRITERIA.A certificate of need must be granted to the applicant on determining that (paraphrased): •A.the result of denial would be an adverse effect upon the adequacy, reliability, or efficiency of energy supply to the applicant to utility customers, Minnesota and neighboring states… •B. An alternative to the proposed facility has not been demonstrated, considering \[paraphrased\]…the size, type, timing, cost, socioeconomic impacts, reliability needs. •C. the proposed facility will provide benefits to society in a manner compatible with protecting the natural and socioeconomic environments, including human health, considering: (1) state energy needs, (2) thenatural and socioeconomic environments compared to the effects of not building the facility; … (4) the socially beneficial uses of facility, including its uses to protect or enhance environmental quality; and •D. the record does not demonstrate that the facility will fail to comply with relevant policies, rules, and regulations of other state and federal agencies and local governments. 43 of 46 5/25/2022Optional Tagline Goes Here|mn.gov/puc11 Energy Facilities Permitting –Labor Data Reporting Data from Facilities Dockets Line 3 #15-13 Permit Section 6.12.The Permittee shall report annually on the number of workers employed by the Project. The report shall identify the number of workers that are Minnesota residents and the number of workers that are recognized members of a Minnesota Tribe. Recent Wind Permit Language Section 10.5 Labor Statistic Reporting.The Permittee shall file quarterly reports with the Commission within 45 days of the end of the quarter regarding construction workers that participated in the construction of the project. The reports shall (a) detail the Permittee’s efforts and the site contractor’s efforts to hire Minnesota workers, and (b) provide an account of: (i) the gross number of hours worked by or full-time equivalent workers who are Minnesota residents, as defined in Minn. Stat. §290.01, subd. 7; (ii) the gross number of hours worked by or full-time equivalent workers who are residents of other states, butmaintain a permanent residence within 150 miles of the project; and (iii) the total gross hours worked or total full-time equivalent workers. Permittee shall work with its contractor to determine the suitable reporting metric. The report may not include personally identifiable data. 44 of 46 mn.gov/puc 2022 Issues of Interest •Transmission System Congestion, county tax impacts •Resource Adequacy •Long-Range Transmission Planning •GridModernization/Distributed Energy Resources/Electric Vehicles/Electrification •Wholesale Energy Prices •Federal Infrastructure Bill 45 of 46 mn.gov/puc Thank You! Questions? Will Seuffert, Executive Secretary Will.Seuffert@state.mn.us 46 of 46