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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly notes 10-7-22 th CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS – WEEKLY NOTES for: October 72022 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Zoning & Development Items: Staff has determined that it is not ready for the Planning Commissionreview and Public hearingrelative to the submitted data from the Hampton Companies. There remains questions related to access and how it interfaces with abutting propertiesas well as information that has not yet been receivedon land-use COMP plan amendment request. As such, this matter is now expected to be before the th Planning Commission on November 10. Please see the enclosed communication that will be sent to Planning Commission, The applicant and abutting property owners. The MET COUNCIL has providedthe City with a memo and information related to SYSTEM PLAN changes. Staff is reviewing this trying to ascertain what exactly it means and if any meaningfulaction is necessary. It does not appear so, but please be aware of the communication. Other Items: The Norell Project is moving forward…enclosed is the weekly update. Enclosed is a copy of the WCCDA 2023-2027 Strategic Plan – no action is necessary. County Capital Improvement Plan Washington County has released their annual Capital Improvement Plan – LINK IS https://www.co.washington.mn.us/1257/Capital-Improvement-Plans#submissionConfirmation th I have enclosed their page relating to the 58Street extension project. The County will take comments though 11/4/22 Ehler’s Bond Debt Refinance Analysis - still no value in refinancing .. (interest rates are going up of course) See Enclosed. Police Activity Report – Sept 2022 from Chief Hansen Mayor McComber Provided 1.NLC Update for 10/4 and 10/5 2.MNDOT State Aid Scene. 3.EMWREP Update for September 2022 4.Link to Article – Coal Town Assistance: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/just-transition/the-best-policies-to-help-coal-towns-weather-the-switch-torenewables 1 of 64 PLANNING MEMO TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: October 6, 2022 RE: Oak Park Heights – Oak Park Apartments – Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Conditional Use Permits, Subdivision, and Architectural Design Guideline/Site Plan Review TPC FILE: 236.02 – 22.07 BACKGROUND Jeremy Larson of Hampton Companies has made application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use classification of Commercial use to Residential/Business Transitional use, rezoning from O-Open Space Conservation to B- 4, Limited Business District, Conditional Use Permits for multiple family development and building height, preliminary and final plat, and Architectural Design Guidelines/Site th Plan Review for the development of the area north of 58Street, west of Menardsand east of Oak Park Ponds (Kowalski’s Market). The development would be an 81 unit market rate apartment building. Staff continues to have discussion with the Applicants regarding development of the site, especially as it relates to access, and will askthe Planning Commission, at their October 13, 2022, meeting, to open the public hearing, take any comment, and continue the hearing and discussion on this topic to the November 10, 2022, meeting.A complete review of the issues cannot be provided at this time until additional information is received from the Applicant. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 15.99, the City has previously extended its review timeline to allow for a 120 day period. CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the publichearing, take any public comment, and continue the hearing and discussion on this application to the November 10, 2022, meeting. 2 of 64 3 of 64 4 of 64 5 of 64 6 of 64 7 of 64 8 of 64 9 of 64 10 of 64 11 of 64 12 of 64 13 of 64 14 of 64 15 of 64 16 of 64 17 of 64 18 of 64 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 #24 For the Week Ending 10/7/2022 What work was completed on the project this week? TheCity’s contractorplaced topsoiland trees in the islands Walmart and Kohl’sandat finishedareasaroundthe th project. 60Street and Norwich Avenue weremilled in preparation for new pavement. New street signs werealso installed in finished areas around the project. What work is expected for next week? thth Final wear course paving will occur next Mondayon 60Street, 59Street and Norwich Avenue. There also will be a utility crew cleaning and performing finishing work on the underground structures around the project area. Will there beany changes to the traffic detour or access to businessesnext week? No changes in traffic access will occur next week. Norell Avenue from Highway 36will be open th as well as the roundabout and 59Street. th Phase 3 includes closures at Krueger Lane and Norwich Avenuewhile the remainder of 59 Streetis constructed. Access via these entrances will be limited or restricted. Where can I get more project information? For general project inquiries,questions andcomments: Project Hotline:612-895-5029 – Leave a message with your name and phone number Or email to - norellconstructionproject@stantec.com 19 of 64 20 of 64 21 of 64 22 of 64 23 of 64 24 of 64 25 of 64 26 of 64 27 of 64 28 of 64 29 of 64 30 of 64 31 of 64 32 of 64 33 of 64 34 of 64 35 of 64 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 th October 6, 2022 To:Mayor and Council From: Chief of Police, Steve Hansen Subject: Police Activity Report September 2022 This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of September 2022. Officers responded to and generated 386 calls for service in the City of Oak Park Heights during this month. Quick Break down for some of those calls for service include: 94 medicals, 3 fire related, 8 thefts from businesses, 19 vehicle accidents, 9 alarms, 6 disturbances/disorderly conducts, 54 traffic violations, 15 suspicious persons/vehicles, 7 mental health/suicide threats, 16 welfare checks The Police Department was busy this month with personnel changes. With the departure of Sgt. Jon Givand, we immediately started the hiring process for his replacement and received 4 applications. Officer Joe Croft was promoted to Acting Sergeant until the position is permanently filled probably in 2024. Officer Lindsey Paradise is on light duty restrictions as of 09/1/2022 during pregnancy. With high school football season underway, the department has provided police security at two home games this past month. We had a busy homecoming week with events on 09/30/22. The police department participated with other public safety partners at the homecoming carnival with static squad car displays before the football game. There was a huge turnout for this event and the community was able to tour inside the squads along with collecting various swag consisting of glow necklaces, stickers, and candy. We then provided police security for the homecoming game which included their largest crowd ever. Thankfully it was relatively quiet for police related incidents and only approximately 25 individuals were removed from the premises for disorderly behavior. Officers then wrapped up homecoming activities on the following Saturday night with providing police security for the dance at the high school which also recorded the largest participation of 1500 tickets sold. 36 of 64 This past month I was invited by Rasmussen College to assist with conducting interviews on graduating law enforcement students over at their Eagan campus. These mock interviews assist candidates with building their communication skills for future employment opportunities. St. Paul Park Police Chief Danberg and myself also met with a few legislators at the State th Capitol on the 29, to discuss the hiring and retention issues law enforcement is facing with the smaller metro agencies. Also in attendance was the Governor’s policy advisor along with the director of legislative affairs representative from the MN Dept of Public Safety. Future meetings have been scheduled throughout the remainder of the year. We have also received 5 new AEDsfrom community donations recently and hope to have th those donors at the October 25 council meeting for a quick acknowledgement of appreciation. Additionally, the department has received a new batch of Narcan units to replace our expired ones. These are free of charge from a statewide grant managed through lakeview ems. New Hires Process: We currently have 4 candidates that have completed the application process and have gone through 2 rounds of interviews along with an assigned ride along/tour with an officer at the dept. All 4 candidates are currently in the background process at this point with our department. Conditional offers to be made in October with potential start date in November pending council final approval. Community Outreach: The police department participated in the homecoming carnival consisting of hundreds of contacts with the community. Finalized plans for the October coloring contest and Sgt. Vierling organized two coffee with a cop events for next month too. Training: This past month all officers participated in a tactical shoot with all weapons platforms including the use of a bunker or shield. This training was conducting with Bayport Police at the outdoor range in North Hudson. Officers Paradise and Schroeder attended field training officer (FTO) school at the HERO center in Cottage Grove. Officer Paradise successfully completed a week-long FBI school for negotiators at the St. Paul Police Rowan training center. Officer Fahrendorff completed DMT school at the BCA this past month too. This certification allows for the officer to conduct breathalyzer test operations for DWI’s. 37 of 64 Calls for service highlights: 1. Officers responded to the Holiday gas station for a teenager in crisis. He was eventually transported to hospital via ambulance 2. Animal complaint at the Green Twig Villas, Officer attempted to assist homeowner with a vicious yorkie. Officer was attacked by the dog too. It was eventually locked in a bedroom. 3. Officer responded to the Fox Hollow apartment bldg at 0330hrs for a medical involving a resident that was suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the face/jaw area. 4. Officers responded to a bicycle accident involving the high school team member out at valley view park area. th 5. DWI at 58 st/Stillwater Blvd, officer located vehicle stopped in the middle of the intersection, driver was under the influence of narcotics and was an uber driver too. th 6. Officers responded to 60 st/penrose for a male in crisis/mental illness, he was standing in the roadway, later transported to hospital for 72 hold. 7. Motor vehicle theft report from Stillwater Auto Clinic on memorial. Suspect, forced entry into the building and later stole a vehicle from inside the garage bay, backing through the door, causing damage. 38 of 64 From:Mary Mccomber To:Eric Johnson Subject:Fwd: Latest on Federal Transportation Grants Available for Your Community Date:Tuesday, October 4, 2022 1:43:50 PM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League of Cities (NLC) <advocacy@email.nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Tue, Oct 4, 2022 1:00 pm Subject: Latest on Federal Transportation Grants Available for Your Community Federal Advocacy Newsletter RAISE Grant Rollout: Local Transportation Projects Moving The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded more than $2.2 billion from the RAISE program this round to help infrastructure projects start moving across the country. Learn more about these grants and upcoming infrastructure opportunities for local governments. Learn more. FCC Broadband DataNLC Statement onInflation Reduction Act: Challenge ProcessContinuing Resolution Clean Energy Project Eligibility for Local READ MOREREAD MORE Governments READ MORE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY 39 of 64 Checklist: Using Federal Uniform Guidance for ARPA Funds The Department of the Treasury released a list of eligible uses and restrictions for recipients to follow when utilizing ARPA SLFRF funds. To help local leaders and local government staff understand these regulations, NLC created a general checklist for recipients to review when using SLFRF funds. Learn More > Using ARPA Funds to Reimagine Public Safety A new brief offers an overview of local public safety staffing issues and details how local governments are spending American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to bolster their public safety workforce recruitment and retention efforts. Learn More > Transitioning From DUNS to Unique Entity IDs (UEI) On April 4, 2022, the federal government stopped using the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to uniquely identify entities including cities, towns and villages. As a replacement for the DUNS number, the federal government created the Unique Entity ID (UEI) to be used with SAM.gov. Learn More > Webinar: Cities and Counties CHIPS for America Strategy Paper Briefing NLC will host a joint webinar with the National Association of Counties (NACo), The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), and the newly established CHIPS Program Office on October 6 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM (EDT). The briefing will focus on the recently released CHIPS Act strategy paper, as a result of the recently passed CHIPS and Science Act, and the ways in which local governments can benefit from the programs included in the bill. Register Here > REBUILD Prepare a Lead Pipe Inventory Using Data Mapping In August, the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) released its Guidance for Developing and Maintaining a Service Line Inventory. This requirement is part of the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), which requires all community water systems and non-transient non-community water systems (such as schools) to provide an initial inventory of lead service lines to states by October 16, 2024. 40 of 64 Learn More > Webinar: Getting Devices & Computer Training to City Residents Hear directly from cities and nonprofits leading the charge to get free or low-cost laptops and tablets to families in need, and learn how to set your residents up with the technical skills they need to connect to loved ones, find work, and access city services with ease. Register Here > Brownfield Redevelopment Using BIL Funds The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocates over $1.5 billion, administered over five years by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to brownfield cleanup activities. Within the brownfields program, there are several subcategories of grants available to communities. Learn More > EPA Seeks Comment on Clean Air Act Regulations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on three forthcoming rulemakings to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified and existing power plants as the next iteration of the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan and the Trump Administration’s Affordable Clean Energy rule. EPA is seeking early feedback on rule development by Nov. 21. Learn More > TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Environmental Protection Agency - Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis Apply Here > Department of Agriculture - Community Wildfire Defense Grants. Closing Date: 10/7/2022 Apply Here > Department of Transportation - Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program. Closing Date: 10/13/2022 Apply Here > 41 of 64 Department of Housing and Urban Development - Continuum of Care (CoC) Supplemental to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness. Closing Date: 10/20/2022 Apply Here > Department of Agriculture - Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect) Closing Date for this round: 11/02/2022 Apply Here > Department of Energy - SolarAPP+ Prize. Closing Date: 11/04/2022 Apply Here > Department of Transportation – Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART). Closing Date for this round: 11/18/2022 Apply Here > Environmental Protection Agency - Brownfields Program (Assessment, Cleanup and Multipurpose Grants). 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NLC 660 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 450 Washington DC, DC, 20001, United States Privacy Policy | © 2022 NLC, All Rights Reserved 43 of 64 From:Mary Mccomber To:Eric Johnson Subject:Fwd: Federal Infrastructure Funds for Brownfield Redevelopment Date:Wednesday, October 5, 2022 8:03:57 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League of Cities (NLC) <membership@email.nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Wed, Oct 5, 2022 8:01 am Subject: Federal Infrastructure Funds for Brownfield Redevelopment Member Roundup October 5, 2022 - Mid-West Region Federal Infrastructure Funds for Brownfield Redevelopment Federal Infrastructure Funds for Brownfield Redevelopment Many communities, whether they are urban, suburban or rural, contain former factories, dry cleaners, gas stations, salvage yards, or railway hubs. These sites are known as brownfields, or land that has been contaminated or is potentially contaminated by its previous use. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) allocates over $1.5 billion, administered over five years by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to brownfield cleanup activities. READ MORE UPCOMING EVENTS 44 of 64 Solutions Forum: Making Cities Work for Everyone Friday, October 7th - 9:00AM ET This hybrid event features three panel discussions focused on policies, systems and practices to improve health equity across communities of all sizes. REGISTER HERE 15-minute Coffee Chats: Learn How to Become a City of Opportunity Tuesday, October 11 - 2:00PM ET NLC’s Cities of Opportunity helps cities lead transformative change towards equitable and healthy communities. REGISTER HERE Native Voters & Native Voices in Local Government Tuesday, October 10 - 2:00PM ET Discuss the unique barriers facing Native voters and how city leaders can include their voices in local decision-making. 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Learn how you can tools, expert consulting and training to help themuse these grants for community revitalization identify and address the most important issuesincluding mixed-income housing and new related to health equity. neighborhood amenities such as parks and grocery stores, leading to improved resident outcomes and READ MORE opportunities. READ MORE 46 of 64 Maximize EECBG Funding in Your Community Climbing the Stepping Stones to Economic Success in the Star City In the City of Roanoke, NLC’s Equitable Economic Mobility Initiative (EEMI) workforce development program helped businesses and the unemployed. Learn about this robust approach and the EEMI Peer Network to boost residents' economic mobility in your city. READ MORE RAISE Grant Rollout: LocalHow Hempstead, NY is Advancing its Transportation Projects Moving Clean Energy Future with Hydrogen The U.S. Department of Transportation awardedCommunities across the country are working to more than $2.2 billion from the RAISE program thisdeploy hydrogen technologies at the local level to round to help infrastructure projects start movingreduce emissions and improve energy reliability. across the country. Learn more about these grantsLearn how Hempstead, NY has partnered with and upcoming infrastructure opportunities for localNational Grid to build one of the first and largest governments. clean hydrogen projects in the country. READ MOREREAD MORE Thank you to NLC’s City Summit Gold Sponsor: T-Mobile 47 of 64 T-Mobile for Government partners with agencies to reduce costs, increase workforce mobility, and better serve citizens with tailored connectivity solutions on the nation’s largest 5G network. 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