Metro Cities News 06/04/21
Category: Newsletter
Jun
04
In This Issue:
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Metro Cities News 05/28/21
Category: Newsletter
May
28
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 05/21/21
Category: Newsletter
May
21
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 05/14/21
Category: Newsletter
May
14
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 05/07/21
Category: Newsletter
May
07
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 04/30/21
Category: Newsletter
Apr
30
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 04/23/21
Category: Newsletter
Apr
23
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 04/16/21
Category: Newsletter
Apr
17
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 04/09/21
Category: Newsletter
Apr
09
In This Issue:
- REMINDER! Annual Meeting is Next Thursday, April 15
- 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
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Metro Cities News 04/01/21
Category: Newsletter
Apr
01
In This Issue:
- Metro Cities Annual Meeting: Mark Your Calendar
- Governor Gives State of the State Address
- Legislature in Recess Until April 6th
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Metro Cities News 03/26/21
Category: Newsletter
Mar
26
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 03/19/21
Category: Newsletter
Mar
19
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 03/12/21
Category: Newsletter
Mar
12
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 03/05/21
Category: Newsletter
Mar
05
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 02/26/21
Category: Newsletter
Feb
26
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 02/19/21
Category: Newsletter
Feb
19
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 02/12/21
Category: Newsletter
Feb
12
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 02/05/21
Category: Newsletter
Feb
05
In This Issue:
- 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
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Metro Cities News 01/29/21
Category: Newsletter
Jan
29
In This Issue:
- 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