Metro Cities News 9/20/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Sep

20

In This Issue:

Metro Cities Participates in Forum to Respond to Builders' "Priced Out" Paper
Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act (LCA) Fall 2019 Deadline Approaching
Clean Water Council Opening

Metro Cities News 9/13/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Sep

13

In This Issue:

Senate Housing Hearing Focuses on City Development Costs
Census Grants Available for Complete Count Committees
State Revenues Update
Metropolitan Council Wastewater Charge and Other Rates
Local Government Innovation Awards (LGIA)
EVENT: Local Housing Trust Funds Webinar: Guide to Implementation
Minnesota Housing Offers Help for First-Time Homebuyers via City Participation Program
House Will Hold Mini-Session

Metro Cities News 9/6/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Sep

06

In This Issue:

Senate Select Committee on Housing to Meet Tuesday
EVENT: MCES Wastewater Treatment Plant Tours
Third and Final Round of Policy Committees Will Meet Next Week

Metro Cities News 8/29/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Aug

29

In This Issue:

Meeting on New Water Efficiency Grant Program
EVENT: MCES Wastewater Treatment Plant Tours
Third and Final Round of Policy Committees will Meet the Week of September 9

Metro Cities News 8/23/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Aug

23

In This Issue:

Builders Release Document on Building Permit Fees
TAB Approves Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
TAB Reviews Regional Solicitation Application Change Recommendations
Metropolitan Council Accepting Public Comments on Draft 2020 Transportation UPWP
EVENT: Metro Local Governments Roundtable on 2020 Census
EVENT: Brownfields Funding Resources Workshop
EVENT: Water Efficiency Grant Program Informational Meeting
EVENT: Lawn Water Conservation Workshop
New House Research Document on 2019 Laws Relating to Local and Metropolitan Government

Metro Cities News 8/16/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Aug

16

In This Issue:

Senate Select Committee on Housing Affordability and Access Holds First Meeting
Policy Committee Update
New Laws for Local Option Sales Taxes

Metro Cities News 8/9/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Aug

09

In This Issue:

Metropolitan Council Accepting Public Comments on Draft 2020 Transportation UPWP
EVENT: Brownfields Funding Resources Workshops
Local Housing Trust Fund Manual Released; Webinar Scheduled for August 19

Metro Cities News 8/2/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Aug

02

In This Issue:

EVENT: Water Efficiency Grant Program Informational Meeting
Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee Begins Budget Work
Secretary of State Office Seeks Comment on Presidential Primary Reimbursements
Second Round of Policy Committees Will Meet the Week of August 12
EVENT: Lawn Water Conservation Workshops

Metro Cities News 7/26/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Jul

26

In This Issue:

Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Program Applications - Due August 1
DEED Broadband Grant Pre-Application Outreach - Due August 2
Minnesota Housing 2021 QAP Public Comment Period Now Open - Q&A and Webinar Information Sessions Offered
Metropolitan Council Awards 14 Livable Communities Tax Base Revitalization Grants

Metro Cities News 7/19/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Jul

19

In This Issue:

Senate Names a Select Committee on Home Ownership Affordability and Availability
Water Efficiency Grant Program Update
Metro Cities' Policy Committees

Metro Cities News 7/12/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Jul

12

In This Issue:

July Update Shows Uptick in State Revenues
MCES Rates and Charges Adopted by Metropolitan Council Environment Committee
Water Efficiency Grant Program

Metro Cities News 6/28/19

by: Kimberly Ciarrocchi

Category: Newsletter

Jun

28

In This Issue:

TAB Approves Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Draft for Public Comment
2019 Metro Cities Policy Committees
EVENT: Twin Cities Shared Mobility Data Seminar

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

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