Metro Cities News 07/2/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

Jul

02

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Metro Cities News 06/26/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

Jun

26

In This Issue:

$841.4 Million in Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds to be Distributed to Local Governments
Metropolitan Council Releases Draft TPP for Public Comment
MCES Wastewater Rate Update
Senate Announces Plans for Oversight Committee
Small Business Assistance Grant Applications Now Open Through July 2
Federal CARES Act Funding Webinars Posted
Metro Cities' Policy Committees

Metro Cities News 06/24/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

Jun

24

In This Issue:

Special Session Ends Without Agreement on Key Items
COVID-19 Re-Opening Plans for Cities
Municipal Permit Fee and Expense Report Due June 30
REMINDER: Information Session: Federal CARES Act EDA Funding Opportunity
Metro Cities' Policy Committees

Metro Cities News 06/19/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

Jun

19

In This Issue:

Special Session Update
Federal CARES Act Funding and Local Government Distribution
House Passes Public Safety Reform Bill
TAB Approves Draft TIP for Public Comment
MHFA QAP Public Comment Period Open
Metropolitan Council Discusses Joining Climate Tracking Group
Safety Plan Template for Re-Opening Critical Sector Businesses
Small Business Relief Grants Program to Begin Accepting Applications on June 23
EVENT: City Information Session on Federal CARES Act Funding Opportunity- June 25

Metro Cities News 06/17/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

Jun

17

In This Issue:

Special Session Update
Federal CARES Act Funding and Local Governments
Public Safety Reform Bills
Bonding Bill Heard in the Senate Capital Investment Committee
House Environment, Ways and Means Committees Pass Environment Omnibus Bill
Small Business Assistance Grants Signed Into Law
Evictions Moratorium Update
House Bills Would Create Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Corporation
Municipal Permit Fee and Expense Report Due June 30
Metro Cities' Policy Committees

Metro Cities News 06/12/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

Jun

12

In This Issue:

Governor Calls Legislature into Special Session
Cities Must Adopt COVID-19 Preparedness Plans: Reminder and Update
Federal CARES Act Funds for Local Government
State Revenues Update
2020 Legislative Session Recap
COVID-19 Resources for Cities
Metro Cities COVID-19 Survey Responses
Metropolitan Council Committee Approves Grants to Suburban Transit Providers

Metro Cities News 06/05/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

Jun

05

In This Issue:

Governor Announces Phase III of Stay Safe MN
COVID-19 Resources for City Officials
Special Legislative Session in June Appears Likely
Metropolitan Council Updating Housing Performance Score Methodology- FEEDBACK REQUESTED
MCES Budget Workshop and Proposed Wastewater Rates
TAC Recommends Release of Draft TIP for Public Comment
DEED's COVID-19 Efforts Reviewed
Sensitivity Analysis of Twin Cities Highway Mobility Presented to TAC

Metro Cities News 05/29/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

May

29

In This Issue:

Governor Walz Activates National Guard
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings
Metro Cities COVID-19 Survey Responses
Metropolitan Council Establishes Internal Housing Work Group
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Hosts COVID-19 Webinar
2020 Metro Cities Policy Committees

Metro Cities News 05/22/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

May

22

In This Issue:

Governor Moves State Into "Phase II" of Stay Safe Plan
2020 Legislative Session Concludes
Federal CARES Act Funding and Local Governments
Housing Proposals and Local Authority
Capital Investment Bills: No Agreement Prior to Adjournment
Governor Signs Bills into Law
TAB Approves Release of TPP Draft for Public Comment, Receives Regional Solicitation Update
MCES Budget Workshop and Proposed Wastewater Rates
2020 Metro Cities Policy Committees

Metro Cities News 05/15/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

May

15

In This Issue:

2020 Legislative Session Adjournment Monday
Bills Propose Share of Federal Funds to Local Governments: Update
New Proposal Preempts City Roles in Housing and Planning
House Passes City Charter Commission Changes Legislation
Metropolitan Council Hears COVID-19 Update
Senate Committee Advances Housing Assistance Bill
Tobacco 21 Legislation Passes House and Senate
Senate Passes Electronic Documents Bill
Met Council Begins MCES Rate Work, Announces Budget Webinars
Governor Walz to Allow Stay At Home Order to Expire on May 18
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings
U.S. House Democrats Unveil $3 Trillion "HEROES Act"

Metro Cities News 05/13/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

May

13

In This Issue:

Proposals Distribute Federal Funding for Local Governments
House Passes Electronic Documents Bill
House Passes Data Privacy Omnibus Bill
House Environment Supplemental Bill Passes to House Floor, Includes EAB Funding
Metropolitan Council Begins MCES Rate Work, Announces Budget Webinars
House Capital Investment Bill Passes Ways and Means Committee
Senate Passes Business Reopening Plan
Senate Passes Small Business Grant Program
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings
DEED Awards Redevelopment Grants
Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals Intent to Apply Deadline
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 05/08/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

May

08

In This Issue:

Legislative Session Clock is Ticking
House Omnibus Tax Bill Contains City-Related Provisions
Senate Bill Proposes Formula for Distribution of Federal Funds to Local Governments
MnDOT Releases Updated Transportation Revenue Estimates
COVID-19 Housing and Small Business Relief Funding Advances
Senate Committee Passes Small Business Relief Package
Senate Passes Transportation Policy Bill
Senate Passes City Charter Commission Changes Legislation
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings

Metro Cities News 05/06/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

May

06

In This Issue:

Interim State Budget Projection Shows $2.426 Billion Shortfall
House Property Tax Division Report Contains City-Related Provisions
House Committee Discusses Budget, COVID-19 Response and Un-Allotment
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings
Senate Passes Data Privacy Omnibus Bill
House Committees Pass Bills with Emerald Ash Borer Funding
House Committee Passes Bill on Water Quality Standards
House Government Operations Passes Electronic Documents Bill
Senate Finance Committee Passes Transportation Bill
Senate Passes Broadband Funding Bill
Livable Communities (LCA) Affordable Housing Goals Methodology Proposed
Metro HRA Considers Application Changes for Project Based Vouchers
Bills of Note
TAC Recommends Draft TPP be Released for Public Comment

Metro Cities News 05/01/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

May

01

In this Issue:

Metro Cities Hosts Virtual Annual Meeting
Governor Extends Stay-At-Home Order to May 18
House Divisions Hears Bill to Allow Flexibility for TIF and Local Revenues
House Committee Hears PERA Aid Extension Bill
House and Senate Committees Pass Transportation Policy Bills
Senate Capital Investment Committee Hears Transportation Proposals
Senate Environment Finance Committee Passes Appropriations and Policy Bill
Emerald Ash Borer Grant Recipients Announced
Transit Ambassador Bill Passes House Committee
Housing Assistance, Jobs, Broadband Bill Passes to House Floor
Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Webinar- Monday, May 4
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 04/29/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

Apr

29

In This Issue:

Housing Assistance Bill Passes Senate Committee
4d Expansion Bill Passes Senate Taxes Committee
Senate Committee Passes Bills Relating to City Commissions and Documents
House Ways and Means Passes Tobacco 21
Elections Bills Heard in the House
Bill Establishing a COVID-19 Relief Account Passes Senate
Bills of Note
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings
Metro Cities COVID-19 Page

Metro Cities New 04/24/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

In This Issue:

Metro Cities Annual Meeting is Next Week: Mark Your Calendar!
Senate Taxes Committee Hears Bill that Includes 4D, TIF Modifications
Federal Guidance for Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund
Pandemic Unemployment Payments
Housing Assistance Bill Heard in Senate Committee
Small Business Assistance Funds Approved by Jobs Committees
Contamination Cleanup Applications Due May 1
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings
House Committee Passes Elections Bill
Livable Communities Program Housing Goals Survey
Metropolitan Traffic Update
Regional Advisory Committees Jointly Discuss Metropolitan Water Supply
Assistance for Minnesotans Applying for Stimulus Payment
House Environment Finance Hears DNR Policy Bill, Includes MRCCA Regulation

Metro Cities News 04/22/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

Apr

22

In This Issue:

Metro Cities Annual Meeting: Mark Your Calendar
Bill Establishing a COVID-19 Relief Account Heard in Senate Finance Committee
Senate Jobs Committee Discusses Business Reopening Process
Housing Assistance Bills Heard in House and Senate
MPCA Suspends Rulemaking Schedule for Water Quality Fees
House Environment Finance Committee Passes Trust Fund Bill
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings

Metro Cities News 04/17/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

Apr

17

In This Issue:

Federal Funds Received by State
Legislation Allows Restaurants to Sell Beer and Wine To-Go
Senate Tax Committee Discusses COVID-19 Relief Tax Proposal
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings
House and Senate Jobs Committees Discuss Unemployment, Workforce Needs
Housing Assistance Proposals
TAB Approves Changes to Regional Solicitation in Response to COVID-19

Metro Cities News 04/15/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

Apr

15

In This Issue:

Metro Cities Annual Meeting: Mark Your Calendar
Legislature Passes Fourth COVID Response Bill
MnDOT Estimates COVID-19 Fiscal Impacts
House Ways & Means Committee Discusses State Budget Outlook
Senate COVID-19 Working Group
Governor's COVID-19 Briefings
Metropolitan Council Environment Committee Approves Emergency Declaration

Metro Cities News 04/10/20

by: Jennifer Dorn

Category: Newsletter

Apr

10

In this Issue:

Virtual Annual Meeting for Metro Cities Board Elections: Mark Your Calendar
State Revenues Dip Below Forecast
State COVID Briefings
House and Senate Will Hold Floor Sessions Tuesday
Open Meeting Law Bill Passes House Committee
House Subcommittee on Elections Discusses Elections Bill
Metropolitan Council Addresses Current Operations
DEED Solicits Employer Feedback on Workplace Social Distancing

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