Metro Cities News 6/21/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Jun

21

In This Issue:

Don't Forget! Join Metro Cities at the June LMC Annual Conference
TAB Approves Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Draft for Public Comment
Feedback Requested! Metro Cities' License & Permit Fee Survey
2019 Metro Cities Policy Committees

Metro Cities News 6/14/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Jun

14

In This Issue:

May 2019 State Revenue Review
Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Program Call for Applications - Due August 1
Metropolitan Council to Offer Stormwater Management Grants
MCES Budget Workshops; Proposed Wastewater Rates
Metropolitan Council Discusses Climate Change and Comprehensive Plans
Regional Transit Performance Evaluation and Transit Ridership Report Released
Legislative Water Commission Set to Sunset July 1
Metropolitan Council Considers New Uses of Regional Parks Fund Interest Earnings
Feedback Requested! Metro Cities' License & Permit Fee Survey
Don't Forget! Join Metro Cities at the June LMC Annual Conference
2019 Metro Cities Policy Committees

Metro Cities News 6/7/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Jun

07

In This Issue:

2019 Legislative Session Review and Outcomes

Taxes

Local Government Aid
Local Option Sales Taxes
Tax Increment Financing
Sales Tax Exemptions for Construction Materials
Other Provisions
Provisions of Interest Not Included in HF 5

Housing

Housing Infrastructure Bonds
Economic Development and Housing Challenge Program
Rental Rehab Loan Program
Homeownership & WHOM
Manufactured Homes, Modular Homes and Home Parks
Landlord-Tenant Law Changes
Legislative Commission on Housing Affordability
Changes to Tax Exempt Bond Priorities
Additional MHFA Policy Changes
Restrictive Covenants
Addressing Homelessness
State Tax Credit
4d Low Income Rental Housing First-Tier Valuation Limit
Local Housing Trust Funds - State Match
This Old House/This Old Shop

Economic Development and Workforce Funding

Minnesota Investment Fund
Job Creation Fund
Redevelopment Grant Program and Demolition Loan Program
Angel Tax Credit
Broadband
Workforce Funding
Launch Minnesota

Transportation

Road and Bridge Funding
MNLARS
Transit
Transportation Policy

Environment

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Mitigation Funding
Solid Waste Policy Language

Metropolitan Inflow-Infiltration Mitigation Funding
State Government

Elections Funding; Local Government Salary Cap

City Consultant Bill
Retainage Bill
Hands-Free Distracted Driving Law
Attending Public Meetings Via Interactive Television
Metropolitan Council Governance
Regional Water Supply Funding
State Software User Acceptance Law

Your Feedback is Needed: Metro Cities' License & Permit Fee Survey
2019 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference

Metro Cities News 5/31/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

May

31

In This Issue:

Legislative Session Recap and Outcome
Your Feedback is Needed: Metro Cities' License & Permit Fee Survey
2019 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference
EVENT: Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Open House & Budget Workshop
EVENT: Metropolitan Council Metro Local Governments Roundtable on 2020 Census

Metro Cities News 5/24/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

May

24

In This Issue:

Legislature in Special Session

Taxes
Transportation
Housing
Jobs & Economic Development and Workforce
Environment
State Government

Your Feedback is Needed: Metro Cities' License & Permit Fee Survey
2019 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Conference
EVENT: Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Open House & Budget Workshop
EVENT: Metropolitan Council Metro Local Governments Roundtable on 2020 Census

Metro Cities News 5/21/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

May

21

In This Issue:

Legislative Update

State Government
Transportation
Environment
Capital Investment
Taxes
Housing and Broadband
Jobs and Economic Development

Metro Cities News 5/17/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

May

17

In This Issue:

Legislative Constitutional Adjournment Date Nears Without Budget Agreement

Taxes Conference Committee
State Government Conference Committee
Environment Conference Committee
Transportation Conference Committee

MNLARS and VTRS
Hands-Free Distracted Driving Bill Signed Into Law
Your Feedback is Needed: Metro Cities' License & Permit Fee Survey
2019 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference
EVENT: Metropolitan Council Environmental Servies (MCES) Open House & Budget Workshops
EVENT: Metropolitan Council Metro Local Governments Roundtable on 2020 Census
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 5/10/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

May

10

In This Issue:

State Budget Negotiations; 10 Days Until Adjournment
Transportation: Action Alert
Transportation Conference Committee
Conference Committee Updates

Taxes
Environment
Jobs and Workforce Development
Housing
State Government

Your Feedback is Needed: Metro Cities' License and Permit Fee Survey
State Revenues See Uptick in April
Metropolitan Council Makes Advisory Committees Appointments
2019 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference
EVENT: Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Open House & Budget Workshops
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 5/3/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

May

03

In This Issue:

Omnibus Bills Processed; Conference Committees and Budget Negotiations Begin
Tax Bills
State Government Bill Includes Local Government Salary Cap Repeal and Elections Provisions
Transportation Bills
Jobs & Workforce Development Bills
Housing Bills
Legacy Funding Bills; Funding for Metro Private Property I/I and Water Sustainability
Emerald Ash Borer
MNLARS Independent Review Recommends Replacing System
EVENT: Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Open House & Budget Workshops
2019 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference

Metro Cities News 4/25/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Apr

25

In This Issue:

Metro Cities' Annual Meeting a Success
Legislature Returns from Recess; Processing of Omnibus Appropriations Bills Continues
Omnibus Tax Bills Await Floor Action
Senate Transportation Bill Passes to Senate Floor
Jobs Bills
Housing Bills
Legacy Bills
Elections Bills
TAB Receives Regional Solicitation Before and After Study
DEED Announces Redevelopment and Demolition Awards
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 4/18/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Apr

18

In This Issue:

Metro Cities Annual Meeting

Metro Cities News 4/12/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Apr

12

In This Issue:

Join Us at Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
Legislature to Recess - Take Time to Touch Base with Your Legislators
Omnibus Tax Bills

New Local Sales Tax Requirements

Omnibus Transportation Bills

Senate
House

Housing Bills
Economic Development and Workforce Development Bills
Private Consultant/City Contract Bill
Elections
Environment
Legacy Finance Bill
Capital Investment
Regional Solicitation Applicant Notice
EVENT: Connected Automated Vehicle Planning Workshop
Metropolitan Council PlanIt News
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 4/5/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Apr

05

In This Issue:

Join Us at the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
Third Committee Deadline Approaching
House Capital Investment Committee Discusses Bonding Proposals
Senate Transportation Hears Part of Governor's Transportation Budget
House Transportation Bill
Senate, House Release Housing Budget Proposals
House and Senate Jobs Bills
Contractor Bill Awaits Floor Action
MinnPost Minnesota Cities Population-Size Bracket Quiz
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 3/29/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Mar

29

In This Issue:

House and Senate Set Overall Budget Targets
House Property Tax Division Releases its Report

Proposed Local Option Sales Tax Requirements

Senate Hears Inflow-Infiltration Bill for Private Property Mitigation
City Contractor Bill
Senate, House Consider State Match for Local Housing Trust Funds
House, Senate Release Housing Policy Bills
Senate Transportation Hears Bills Related to Suburban Transit
Interactive Television Bill Passes to Senate Floor
Paid Family and Medical Leave
EVENT: Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Community Engagement Session
Join Us at the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 3/22/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Mar

22

In This Issue:

Local Government Aid Bills
City Contractor RFQ Bill Update
Senate Tax Committee Hears Affordable Housing Tax Bills
Jobs Bills Heard in House
Deputy Registrar Reimbursement Bill Passes Senate
Housing Committee Hears Proposed Changes to Tax Exempt Bonds
Bills to Fund Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Receive Hearings
Small Cities Assistance Bill Heard in Senate Transportation Committee
Governor's Transportation Bill Heard in House Transportation Committee
Metropolitan Council Provides Status Update on Comprehensive Plans
RSVP Today for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
Metropolitan Council Census Tracts and Block Groups
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 3/15/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Mar

15

In This Issue:

City Contractor RFQ Bill Revived in Senate Committee
Separate Metropolitan Council Governance Bills Moving in House and Senate
Bill Repealing Local Government Salary Cap Sent to House Floor
Local Government Aid Bills Heard in House
Bill to Repeal Plastic Bag Ban Preemption Passes to House Floor
Proposed Rule Impact on Residential Construction - Legislative Notice and Review
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Funding Bills Heard in House Committee
Deputy Registrar Reimbursements Bill Passes Senate Committee
Senate Housing Policy Bill Includes Changes to Challenge Program, Bonding Allocations
Labor Preemption Bill Passes Senate Local Government Committee
House Transportation Hearing on Local Speed Limit Bills
Angel Tax Credit Passes House Jobs Committee
RSVP Today for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
Metropolitan Council Land Use Advisory Committee Openings
Metropolitan Council PlanIt News
Minnesota Basin Water Storage Forum
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 3/8/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Mar

08

In This Issue:

MNLARS Deficiency Funding Signed by Gov. Walz
Bill to Repeal Bag Ordinance Preemption Law Heard in House
Bill That Makes Changes to Interactive Meeting Attendance Passes House
Metropolitan Council Sworn In; Chairs and Committees Named
Bill to Remove Local Government Salary Cap Passes House Subcommittee
Metro Mobility Expansion Bill Heard by Senate Committee
Legislative Auditor Releases Report on MnDOT Measures
Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Funding Available for Cities
Public Comment Period for Metropolitan Council Transportation Plan Amendment
Two MIF Policy Bills Heard
Bill to Establish New Housing Commission Passes
City Contractor RFQ Bill Fails in Senate Hearing
Save the Date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 3/1/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Mar

01

In This Issue:

LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT - Private Consultant Contracting Bill Scheduled for Senate Hearing
February Budget Forecast Released
Governor Announces Metropolitan Council Appointments
Governor Releases Bonding Recommendations

Funding for Metro Area Inflow-Infiltration Mitigation
Transportation/Transit
Jobs & Economic Development
Housing

Legislative Updates

Simplification of Local Government Construction Sales Tax Exemption
Metropolitan Council Governance
Sick/Safe Time, Insurance Bills
Residential Building Codes, Housing Affordability Task Force
New State Tax Credit, Additional State Funds For Housing
Housing Challenge Program Funding
Prohibition of State Funds for LRT

Governor's DEED Budget Proposal Discussed in House Jobs
Affordable Homeownership Models for Suburban Cities Event
EVENT: Local Governments Roundtable on 2020 Census
Save the Date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 2/22/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Feb

22

In This Issue:

Governor's Budget

Taxes
Transportation
Regional Parks
Water
DEED - Jobs and Economic Development
Housing

Jobs Funding Bill for MIF, JCF, Redevelopment Heard in Senate
Bill to Repeal Local Government Salary Cap Receives Informational Hearing
Metropolitan Council Governance Bill Advances in House
MNLARS Funding Bill Advances in House
House Transportation Field Hearings Scheduled
Transportation Bills of Interest
Save the Date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
Metropolitan Council PlanIt News
Bills of Note

Metro Cities News 2/15/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Feb

15

In This Issue:

Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee Submits Finalists
MNLARS Bill Receives Hearing in House Transportation Committee
OLA Special Review on MNLARS Released
Metro Mobility Bill Passes Senate Transportation Committee
House Transportation Field Hearings Scheduled
MnDOT Accepting Local Road Improvement Program Applications Through March 1st
Metropolitan Council Concurs with Regional Solicitation Projects
Inflow-Infiltration Mitigation Bills Receive Hearings
State's January Revenues Lower Than Anticipated
Legislature and Governor Set Finance-Related Deadlines
Save the Date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
Elections Bills
Construction Sales Tax Exemption Bills
House, Senate Committees Discuss Residential Development Fees
Met Council Reports on Affordable Housing Trends in the Metro Region
Livable Communities Fund Distribution Plan Approved by Met Council
EVENT: 2019 Economic Development Day at the Capitol
EVENT: Affordable Homeownership Models for Suburban Cities
Bills of Note

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