Archived News
2021
December 22, 2021
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
Happy Holidays!
December 17, 2021
Legislative Commission on Housing Affordability Reviews City Preemption Housing Proposal
Metropolitan Council Considering Changes to Livable Communities Pre-Development Program
Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government Discusses 2022 Metropolitan Council Budget
MHFA Releases Qualified Allocation Plan and Consolidated Request for Proposals Funding Priorities: Development Timeline and Engagement Opportunities
PFAS Updates
Transportation Components of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
December 10, 2021
Metro Cities' 2022 Legislative Policies Receive Final Adoption
State's November Budget and Economic Forecast Released
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
Metropolitan Council Taking Public Comment on Transportation Plan Amendment
Local Comp Planning Assistance Grants Receive Final Extension
Senate Hears RentHelpMN and Bonding Updates from MHFA
Draft PFAS Monitoring Plan Released
December 3, 2021
Metro Cities' Policy Adoption Meeting is Next Thursday, December 9!
Governor's Council on Economic Expansion Presents Report
Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Program Announces Next $2 Million Funding Round
EAB Grant Application Now Open
November 24, 2021
Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting is December 9 - Join Us!
November 19, 2021
Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting is December 9 - Plan to Attend!
TAB Allocates $20 Million to Cities and Counties
2022 Regional Solicitation Application Approved for Release
Shared Mobility Collaborative Quarterly Convening
Governor's Council on Economic Expansion Releases Final Recommendations
November 12, 2021
Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting is December 9 - Plan to Attend!
State Revenues Update
Governor's Council on Economic Expansion Discusses Draft Recommendations
Metropolitan Council Adopts Payment Standards for Metro HRA Rent Assistance Programs
Congress Passes Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Priority Waters Project Update
November 5, 2021
Save the Date! Metro Cities Legislative Policy Adoption Meeting
Legislative Commission on Housing Affordability Hears from Greater Minnesota
Metropolitan Council Discusses Next Steps of 2050 Regional Planning Process
Climate Resilience Planning Grants
October 29, 2021
Emerald Ash Borer Update
Local Housing Trust Fund Survey - State Match Funds Available
October 22, 2021
Legislative Commission on Housing Affordability Discusses Home Sales, Demographic Data
Frontline Worker Pay Group Meets
Testimony from Law Enforcement Professionals in Senate
MHFA Announces Application Process for 2022 4% Housing Tax Credits with Private Activity Bonds (4% Only)
DEED Launches Cultural Mall Operator Grant Program
Zero-Emissions Bus Engagement Opportunity
October 15, 2021
Metro Cities' 2022 Draft Legislative Policies
State Revenues Update
Metropolitan Council Offers Next Steps for 2020 Census Data
DEED Announces First Round of Main Street Economic Revitalization Awards
Twin Cities Highway Mobility Needs Analysis
October 8, 2021
TAC Considers Allocation of $20 Million to Metropolitan Council
Met Council Reviews TBRA SEED Redevelopment Category
Metropolitan Council Reviews 2020 Census Data
October 1, 2021
Legislative Policy Development Update
COVID-19 Resources
September 24, 2021
Legislative Commission on Housing Affordability Convenes
2021 Policy Committees Wrap Up Work
Legislative Commission on Data Practices Holds First Meeting in Two Years
Police Work Group Develops Work Plan
Met Council Considers Homeownership Pilot Funding Project
Minnesota Main Street COVID Relief Grants Now Accepting Applications
September 17, 2021
September Policy Committees Meet Next Week
State Creates New Governor's Council on Economic Expansion
MAWSAC Update
Public Comment for Regional Solicitation Application Opens
September 10, 2021
Transit Safety Report Released
State Revenue Update
2050 Water Resources Policy Plan Advisory Group
September 3, 2021
Minnesota Housing Requests Feedback from Cities on Affordable Housing Plan
DEED Launches Child Care Grants
Apply for Share of $64 million in Minnesota Main Street COVID Relief Grants Beginning September 20
August 27, 2021
Star Tribune Counterpoint on Local Housing Issues
Second Round of Policy Committee Meetings
Metropolitan Council Passes Preliminary Budget
Metro Transit Updates
Metropolitan Council Kicks Off Police Work Group
2022 Environmental Services Capital Program
August 20, 2021
TAB Recommends 2022-2025 TIP Approval
August Legislative Policy Committees Meet Next Week
August 11, 2021
Redevelopment Grant Applications Due September 1
Proposals Now Accepted for Main Street Economic Revitalization Program
Metro Transit Outlines Plans for Future
Federal Infrastructure Package Passes Senate
Metro Cities August Legislative Policy Committees
August 6, 2021
Release of 2020 Generalized Land Use Inventory
Transit Safety Study Initial Findings
Legislative Working Group on Frontline Workers
July 30, 2021
Reminder: EAB Grant Application Closes August 9
Infrastructure Deal Reached
Metropolitan Council Adopts Wastewater Rates and Charges
Updated Regional Forecast - Population and Employment Growth to 2050
New Chair, Members Appointed to Livable Communities Advisory Committee
July 22, 2021
Metropolitan Council Committee Authorizes Transfer for Affordable Housing
MAWSAC Discusses Draft Report
TAB Discusses Regional Solicitation
July 16, 2021
Metro Cities Policy Committee Process Starts Next Week
State Revenue Update
Metropolitan Council Committee Adopts Wastewater Rates and Charges
EAB Grant Application Open
RentHelpMN Dashboard Available
State Accepting Applications for Task Force on Shelter
Redevelopment Applications Through DEED
DEED 2021 Legislative Session Webinar Recording Available
Transportation Alliance Hosts Federal Funding Discussion
July 9, 2021
Special Legislative Session Update
July 1, 2021
Legislative Session Update
2021 Metro Cities Policy Committees Begin This Month
June 25, 2021
Legislative Updates
SWLRT Project Update
2021 Metro Cities Policy Committees - Sign Up!
June 18, 2021
Legislature Returns for Special Session
Omnibus Tax Bill
Omnibus Housing Bill
Omnibus Jobs Bill
Update to SAC Temporary Outdoor Seating Policy
Metropolitan Council Transportation Updates
2021 Metro Cities Policy Committees - Sign Up!
June 11, 2021
Monthly State Revenue Update: Projected Revenues Up Strongly
American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding: Funding Request Form Now Available
Metropolitan Council Convenes Focus Group to Review Comprehensive Planning Processes
Pre-Development Projects Receive Metropolitan Council Committee Approval
2021 Metro Cities Policy Committees - Sign Up!
June 4, 2021
Federal ARP Funding Updates
Legislative Updates
2021 Metro Cities Policy Committees - Sign Up!
May 28, 2021
ARPA Funding Update: Non-Entitlement Units of Government
Housing Work Group Discusses Eviction Moratorium, Rental Assistance
Metropolitan Council Population and Household Estimates Update
Metropolitan Council Discusses Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
2021 Metro Cities Policy Committees
May 21, 2021
Legislative Update
Federal American Rescue Plan Funding
Reminder: MCES Customer Budget & Annual Update
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Released
MPCA PFAS Monitoring Plan
2021 Metro Cities Policy Committees
May 18, 2021
2021 Legislative Session Ends with Budget Deal
Deadline for Transportation Project Requests
May 14, 2021
American Rescue Plan Funding
State's Mask Mandate Lifted
Legislative Update
Recreational Cannabis Bill Passed on House Floor
Metropolitan Council Discusses Proposed 2022 Wastewater Charges
DEED Announces Redevelopment Grants and Demolition Loan Awards
2021 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Survey: Help Shape State COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Program
Bills of Note
May 7, 2021
COVID-19 Restrictions Update
Legislative Session Updates
Minnesota Housing Seeks Input on 2022-23 Affordable Housing Plan
Metro Cities Accepting Applications for TAC Opening
Federal Infrastructure Plans: Transportation Alliance Webinar
2021 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Metro Area Mayors Participate in Affordable Housing Press Conference
Bills of Note
April 30, 2021
Federal American Rescue Plan Funding and Webinar
Legislative Updates
Senate Transportation Committee Hears Transportation Planning Bills
Recreational Cannabis Bill
Police Reform Discussions
DEED Coronavirus CDBG-CV Program: Call for Applications: Update
Rental Assistance Application Process Open
Metro Cities Accepting Applications for TAB/TAC Opening
2021 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Bills of Note
April 23, 2021
Legislative Updates
Recreational Cannabis Bill
Met Council Considers Funding Single Family Homeownership
RentHelpMN Opens - State Asks Cities to Help Market Program
DEED Coronavirus CDBG-CV Program: Call for Applications
National League of Cities' American Jobs Plan Webinar
2021 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Sensible Land Use Coalition: Housing in a Pandemic and Beyond
Bills of Note
April 16, 2021
Metro Cities Annual Meeting and Board Member Elections
Legislative Omnibus Bills Advance
Police Reform Bills
Senate Property Tax Division Releases Division Omnibus Bill
Cannabis Legalization Bill
Senate Passes Eviction Moratorium Phaseout
COVID-19 Resources Page
Metropolitan Council Internal Work Groups
2021 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Minnesota Housing Consolidated RFP Released
Bills of Note
April 9, 2021
Reminder! Annual Meeting is Next Thursday, April 15th
Legislature Returns from Easter and Passover Recess
House Omnibus Tax Bill
Senate Property Tax Division Hears "Hold Harmless" Local Government Aid Bill
Omnibus Budget Bills
American Jobs Plan
Emergency Rental Assistance - Residents Should Gather Documents
Metropolitan Council April PlanIt Updates
Bills of Note
April 1, 2021
Metro Cities Annual Meeting: Mark Your Calendar
Governor Gives State of the State Address
Legislature in Recess Until April 6th
March 26, 2021
Metro Cities Annual Meeting: Mark Your Calendar
House Property Tax Bill Approved by Committee
State Housing Tax Credit Bills Debated
House Passes High Rise Sprinkler Bill
Workers Compensation Bills
Bill to Repeal Car Emissions Authority
Business Relief Payments Bill Laid Over
Cannabis Bill Passes in House Agriculture
Police Accountability Debated in Committee
Sustainable Transportation Act
Open Meeting Law Passed by the House
Governor's State of the State Address
State to Launch New Rental Assistance Program
NLC Webinar: The American Rescue Plan and What it Means for Communities
Bills of Note
March 19, 2021
Governor Releases Supplemental Budget
Two Local Preemption Proposals Heard in Three Committees This Week
Committees Discuss Redevelopment, Economic Development Funding
Bill to Reimburse Metropolitan Landfill Account
New Business Assistance Funds Considered
Bills Propose Funding for Small Cities Assistance Account
Local Homeless Prevention Aid Considered
Bill Restricts Peacetime Emergencies
Bill Allows City-Adopted Pesticide Ordinances
Peace Officer Statute of Limitations Bill
Additional 2020 Regional Solicitation Data
Equity Presentations to Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board
Bills of Note
March 12, 2021
Federal Relief Package Signed into Law
Governor Walz Eases COVID Restrictions
Local Zoning Preemption Bill Passes Senate Committee
Sacred Settlement Bill Paused
Public Safety Reimbursement Bill Passes Senate
Bill Encourages Local Governments to Seek FEMA Reimbursements
Bill Allows for a Regional Inflow-Infiltration Program
4d Study, Expansion Bills Heard in House Property Taxes
Website Accessibility Funding for Cities
Proposal Allows Administrative Citations by Metro Transit
Bill Prohibits Ranked Choice Voting
Street Improvement Districts Passes First House Committee
House Committees Consider Affordable Housing Funding Bills
House Introduces Proposal for Eviction Moratorium Off-ramp
Senate Hears Angel Investor Tax Credit Bill
Bill Prohibits Bike Lanes in Rights of Way
State Auditor Discusses State of Main Street
Livable Communities Program Changes for 2021
Bills of Note
March 5, 2021
Sacred Settlement Bill Passes Human Services Committee
Bill Allows Metropolitan Council to Fund Private Property Inflow-Infiltration Mitigation
PERA Aid Bill
Bill Pauses State Building and Energy Code Updates
Redevelopment and Economic Development Funding Bill Heard
City Hotel Licensing
Workforce & Homeownership Bill Passes Committee
Rent Control Preemption Bill Sent to Senate Floor
Senate Debates Ending Eviction Moratorium, Issuing Rental Assistance
Sprinkler Bills Heard in House, Senate Committees
Budget Recommendations for MnDOT and Metropolitan Council
Administrative Citations (Metro Transit)
Street Improvement District Bill to be Heard in House
PFAS Initiative Heard in Senate
Homeless Prevention Aid Program Proposed
Cannabis Legalization Bill Advances
Bill Providing Funds to Address Racial Injustice Passes House Committee
TAC Regional Solicitation Survey and Preparation
Bills of Note
February 26, 2021
State's February Budget Forecast Projects $1.6 Billion Surplus
Metropolitan Council Authorizes 2021-22 I/I Grant Program
Governor Proposes Bonding Package
Housing Reinvestment Bills Heard in Senate
House Open Meeting Bill Moves to Floor
Senate Considers Broadband Funding
Bill Allows Homes on Religious Properties
Construction Careers Bill
Bus Rapid Transit Plans
Future of Passenger Rail in MN
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
Bills of Note
February 19, 2021
Legislative Updates
House Committee Hears Street Impact Fee Bill
Local Salary Cap Repeal Bill Passes House Committee
Bill Provides Open Meeting Law Change for Exceptions During Pandemic
Local Government Aid Reimbursement Bill Passes Senate
SAFE Account Bill Defeated in House
Bill Legalizing Recreational Cannabis Passes House Committee
Staggered Terms Bill Passes House Committee
Senate Bill Restricts Distribution of MHFA Funds
Election Bills Receive Hearings
Rent Control City Preemption Bill Passes Senate Committee
Senate Housing Committee Considers 30-Year Rental Affordability Requirement
Senate Committee Hears from Suburban Transit Providers
Proposed Federal COVID Relief Package
Metropolitan Council Committee Adopts Changes to Livable Communities Program Criteria
Racial Equity in Transportation Planning
Bills of Note
Metro Cities Welcomes New Staff
February 12, 2021
State Revenues More Than Forecast
Legislative Updates
Bill Modifies Truth-in-Taxation Processes
Housing Preemption Bills
Committees Review Housing Infrastructure Bonds
Street Impact Fee Bill Passes House Committee
Economic Development Bills
Bill Commits Tax Revenues to HUTDF
Bills of Note
Executive Order Modifies Restrictions on Activities and Businesses
February 05, 2021
Street Infrastructure Accountability Bill to be Heard in House
Senate Property Tax Committee Reviews 4d Expansion Bill
SAFE Account Heard in Committee
Proposed State Fund for Rental Assistance
Continued Business Operations Bill Heard in Senate Jobs Committee
Funding for Homeless Shelters Considered by House Committees
Election Bills in House and Senate
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Speaks to Senate Committee
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Development Schedule
Bills of Note
January 29, 2021
Governor Walz Releases Budget Recommendations
Cap on Restaurant Delivery Fees Passes House Committee
House Transportation Committee Hears from Municipal Officials
Housing Assistance Funds Discussed in House Committee
Open Meeting Law Receives Committee Discussion
House Committee on Racial Justice Issues Report
Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee/Orange Line Study
Bills of Note
January 22, 2021
Senate Finance Committee Reviews COVID-19 Funding
Capital Budget Process for Local Government Bonding Projects
House Hears Broadband Funding Bill
Legislature Discusses Local Housing Roles
Metropolitan Council Continues Discussions on 2021 Livable Communities Scoring
Metropolitan Council Begins 2050 Planning Process
DEED Awards Contamination Cleanup Grants
TAB Hears Presentation on Roadway Functional Classification
Bills of Note
January 15, 2021
State Economic and Revenue Update
Session Updates
House Housing Committees Hear Latest Numbers on Homelessness
Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Funding Now Available - Applications Due February 1
Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee Approves Regional Solicitation
Local Housing Trust Funds Survey
Bills of Note
January 08, 2021
State Issues New Guidance on Business Reopening
2021 Legislative Session Begins -- Bills of Note
Coronavirus Relief Funding Update
Bar and Restaurant Checks Mailed Next Week
Guidance on New Federal Emergency Rental Assistance
Housing Goal Methodology Approved by CDC, 59 Cities Will Be Authorized
Metropolitan Council CDC Recommends Local Housing Incentives Account Awards
Metro HRA Recommends Project Based Voucher Award Recommendations
MnDOT to Hold Drone Meeting
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