Archived News

July 20, 2018
Metropolitan Council Approves New Inflow-Infiltration Demonstration Project Grant
Metropolitan Council Committee Debates Potential HRA Housing Cuts, 2019 Budget
Metropolitan Council Requests Comments on Parks Policy Plan
State Revenues Higher than Forecast
First Policy Committee Meetings Held

July 13, 2018
REMINDER: Regional Solicitation Application Deadline is Today!
TAC/TAB Review Geographic Balance in Regional Solicitation Awards
New PlanIt Information for Local Comp Plans
Greater MSP Business Investment Summit
Metropolitan Council to Offer August Wastewater Plant Tours
Policy Committees Begin Next Week

June 29, 2018
Metro Cities Breakfast at LMC Conference
New Board Officers and Members
Metro Inflow-Infiltration Funding: New Funding/Updates/Pilot Project
Transportation Policy Plan Out for Public Comment
Metro Cities Policy Committees Begin in Mid-July

June 15, 2018
Regional Solicitation Application Deadline
Highway Safety Improvement Program Application Process Open
TPP Approved for Public Comment
DEED Redevelopment & Demolition Loan Program Funds; Webinar Planned for June 20
Metro Cities Responds to Governor's Housing Task Force Reviews Draft Recommendations
Minnesota Housing Fix Up Fund Expands Eligibility
Met Council's New Report Highlights Region's Housing Supply Needs
RSVP Today for the Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference
Metro Cities Policy Committees

June 8, 2018
RSVP Today for the Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference
Metro Cities Policy Committees

June 1, 2018
2018 Legislative Session Recap and Outcomes
Omnibus Tax Conformity - Education Bill
Omnibus Capital Investment (Bonding) Bill
Omnibus Supplemental Finance Budget Bill
White Bear Lake Enforcement of Water Appropriation Permit Conditions Signed into Law
Organized Waste Hauling Bill Sent to Governor
3M Lawsuit Settlement Bill Sent to Governor
Deputy Registrar Reimbursement Bill Vetoed
Pensions and Retirement Bill
Metropolitan Council Governance Bill
Housing Performance Score Methodology Updated
Metro Cities Policy Committees
Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference

May 24, 2018
2018 Legislature Adjourns Sine Die; Governor Vetoes Tax and Supplemental Budget Bills
Metro Cities Policy Committees
Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference

May 18, 2018
Legislative Update
Supplemental Finance Conference Committee Update
Metropolitan Council Governance Bill Passes Conference Committee
White Bear Lake Enforcement of Water Appropriation Permit Conditions Sent to Governor
Deputy Registrar Reimbursements Sent to Governor
Organized Waste Hauling Bill Passes Senate
Constitutional Amendment for Transportation Passes House
Preemption Bills
Regional Solicitation Application Process and Training Sessions
Transportation Advisory Board Approves HSIP Solicitation
Metropolitan Council Environment Services (MCES) Open House and Budget Workshops
Met Council to Hold Public Meetings on Southeast Metro Water Reclamation Facility
Metro Cities Policy Committees
EVENT: Impact Fund Helps Cities Support Homeownership
Metro Local Governments RoundTable on 2020 Census Event
Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference
Bills of Note

May 11, 2018
State Revenues Show Uptick
Capital Investment Bills Update
Taxes Conference Committee Update
Metropolitan Council Governance Bill Passes Senate
Supplemental Finance Committee Reviews Policy Language in Bills
Constitutional Amendment for Transportation Funding Moves to House Floor
Met Council Environment Committee Discusses 2019 Rates & Customer Forums
Met Council Approves Wastewater Reuse Amendment
Metropolitan Council Approves Comp Plan Amendment Deadline Extension
Metro Cities Policy Committees
Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference

May 8, 2018
Tax Conformity Bills
House Releases Capital Investment Bill
MnDOT Announces Corridors of Commerce Projects
Supplemental Finance Bills
House Omnibus Transportation Bill Passes House
House Passes Supplemental Finance Bill with Jobs and Housing Provisions
Metropolitan Council Committee Approves Comp Plan Amendment Deadline Extension
Constitutional Amendment for Transportation Funding Moves in House
Metro Cities Policy Committees
Metro Cities Breakfast at the June LMC Annual Conference
Bills of Note

April 27, 2018
Senate Passes Omnibus Finance Bill
Auxiliary Containers Preemption Bill Passes Senate Committee
Constitutional Amendment for Transportation Funding Passes Senate and House Committees
US House Repeals Metropolitan Council MPO Status
Metropolitan Council Environment Services (MCES) Open House and Budget Workshops
Sign Up for Metro Cities Policy Committees

April 25, 2018
Annual Meeting and Board Elections
Omnibus Supplemental Finance Bills Moving Through Legislative Process
Omnibus Transportation Bills
Omnibus Jobs & Housing Bills
State Government Finance Bills
Omnibus Tax Bills
Housing Development Costs Discussed at Governor's Task Force on Housing, at Legislature
TAB Approved Draft Transportation Policy Plan Release for Public Comment
Met Council Committee of the Whole Considers Wastewater Reuse Amendment
Gov. Dayton Submits Opportunity Zones to Treasury
FUNDING: Contamination Cleanup Applications Due May 1
EVENT: Metro Meetings of Governor's Housing Task Force Scheduled
Bills of Note

April 13, 2018
Metro Cities Annual Meeting is Next Week - Join Us!
House Releases Budget Targets
Lyft/Uber Local Preemption Bill Update
Organized Waste Hauling Bill Passes House
Bills Would Fund Construction Workforce Development
Funding for Redevelopment Grant Program Considered
Taxes Update
Capital Investment Update
TAC Approved Draft Transportation Policy Plan Released for Public Comment
Wastewater Re-Use Project Public Hearing and Re-use Amendment Comments Presented
Met Council Plan It Updates
Metro Cities Policy Committees
Bills of Note

April 6, 2018
Metro Cities Annual Meeting - Join Us!
Legislative Update

April 2, 2018
Legislature in Recess for Easter/Passover Break
Lyft/Uber Local Preemption Bill Passes Senate Committee
Metropolitan Council Governance Bills on Senate and House Floors
Two Preemption Bills Pass to the Senate and House Floors
Constitutional Amendment for Transportation Funding Passes Senate Committee
New State Tax Credit Would Fund Affordable Housing Units
Local Government MIF Loan Repayment Fund Could Be More Flexible
Tax Exempt Bond Changes Bill Heard
MNLARS Update
Bill Modifying Interactive Meeting Laws Progresses
2018 Regional Solicitation Workshop and Early Funding Opportunity
Metro Cities Annual Meeting - Join Us!
Bills of Note

March 29, 2018
Metro Cities Annual Meeting - Join Us!
Legislative Update

March 23, 2018
Bill to Modify Fiscal Disparities Program Heard in House
House Transportation Policy Bill Contains Transit Provisions
Metropolitan Council Governance Bills
Lyft/Uber Local Preemption Bill Passes House Committees
Organized Waste Hauling Passes House Committee
Corridors of Commerce Bills Limit Metro Project Funding
Salt Applicator Liability Bill Debated
MNLARS Emergency Funding Compromise
Residential PACE Loans Bill in Committees This Week
Proposed Limit for Excise Taxes on Food Containers
Workforce & Home Ownership Bill Debated
New State Tax Credit Would Fund Affordable Housing Units
Fireworks Bill Ignites Safety Debate
First of Three Deadlines This Week
Metropolitan Council Approves SAC Task Force Recommendations
Comprehensive Plan Amendments Deadline
Met Council Discusses Regional Growth Patterns
RSVP Today for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting
Bills of Note

March 16, 2018
Dayton Delivers Final State of the State, Releases Supplemental Budget
Uber/Lyft Bill Passes House Committee
Organized Collection Bill Passes Senate Committees
Workforce and Affordable Homeownership Development Program Passes House Committee
Bill Related to the 3M Lawsuit Passes Senate Committee
Local Cost Share and Local Road and Bridge Improvement Bills Pass House Transportation Committee
Bill Related to Commericial Salt Applicators Passes House Committee
Metropolitan Council Governance and Transportation Bills Heard in House and Senate
MNLARS Funding
Governor's Task Force on Housing Announces Metro Regional Housing Forums
Housing Performance Score Methodology Reviewed
Election Omnibus Bill Passes House Committee
Legislature Narrows Possible Auditor Review Topics For 2019
Opportunity Zones Deadline Extension
Manufactured Homes Update
RSVP Today for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting
Bills of Note

March 9, 2018
Inflow-Infiltration Funding Bill for Metropolitan Cities
Metropolitan Council Governance Bill Heard in Senate; Scheduled for House
HF 3147 Proposes Funding for MNLARS System
Senate Committee Discusses Housing Construction Costs
Legislative Committee Deadlines Announced
Bill to Create a 50/50 Split of Corridors of Commerce Funding Passes Senate Committee
Bill to Preempt City Ordinances Related to Ride Sharing Companies Passes House Committee
3M Settlement Details Presented to Legislative Committees
Submit Your Housing Ideas to Governor's Housing Task Force
Public Hearing on Wastewater Re-Use Amendments Next Week
Work Group Finalizes Discussion of Livable Communities Program
Metropolitan Council Environment Services Municipal Customer Forums
Governor Announces Autonomous Vehicles Executive Order
Statewide Water Reuse Report Released
RSVP Today for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting
Bills of Note

March 2, 2018
February Budget Forecast Anticipates $329 Million Surplus
Legislative Auditor Evaluates Minnesota Investment Fund in New Report
Met Council Hosts Wastewater Reuse Workshops
Legislative Committees Hear MNLARS Update
Senate Committee Hears Pair of Transit Bills
Metro Mobility Report Presented to the Legislature
EVENT: Opportunity Zones Training Forum - Friday, March 9
RSVP Today for Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
Bills of Note

February 23, 2018
Reminder - Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
2018 Legislative Session Preview
Submit Your Housing Ideas to Governor's Housing Task Force
Reminder: Met Council Wastewater Reuse Workshops and Public Hearing
RSVP Today for Metro Cities Annual Meeting
Bills of Note

February 16, 2018
Governor's Housing Task Force Update
Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee Concurs with Regional Solicitation Release
Metro Mobility Task Force Report
Livable Communities Work Group Holds Second Meeting
Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)
Governor Seeking City Input on Naming Opportunity Zones
Connecting with Your Legislators During the Session
Save the Date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
Webinar on Brownfields Financing
Bills of Note

February 9, 2018
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
Reminder: TAC Openings - Application Deadline This Tuesday
Metropolitan Council Announces Wastewater Reuse Workshops and Public Hearing
MnDOT Releases Tolling Feasibility Study
Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government Passes SWLRT Resolutions; Discusses Governance
Metropolitan Council Work Group Continues Review of Regional Growth Strategy
Comprehensive Plans and Preliminary Reviews
Comprehensive Plans: Plan It Podcasts and Updates
EVENT: Register for Economic Development Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!

February 2, 2018
TAC Openings
DPS and MNIT Release Project Roadmap and Funding Request for MNLARS Fix
Metropolitan Council Authorizes Public Hearing on Wastewater Reuse Amendments
Metropolitan Council Approves Corridors of Commerce Submissions to MnDOT
Metro Cities Convenes Livable Communities Act Program Review Work Group
Metropolitan Council Hosts 50-Year Event
Metropolitan Council Approves Waivers on LCDA, TOD Awards
Save the Date for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting!
EVENT: Met Council Training for LCA Applicants
Metropolitan Council SAC Task Force

January 19, 2018
Governor Proposes $1.5 Billion in Bonding for 2018 Legislative Session
Metropolitan Council Reviews Wastewater Reuse Task Force Findings
TAB Approves Release of Regional Solicitation
Reminder! Metropolitan Council 50-Year Event is Next Week
Metro Cities Welcomes Government Relations Assistant for 2018 Session
Transportation Economic Development Grants Announced

January 5, 2018
TAC Approves Release of Regional Solicitation
MNDoT Accepting Feedback on Project Selection Changes
Senate Transportation Committee Hears MNLARS Update
Governor's Housing Task Force Seeks Comments, Sets Initial Meeting Dates
Reminder! Metro Cities Seeking Candidates for the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)