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Metro Cities News 04/01/21
by:
Jennifer Dorn
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
by:
Jennifer Dorn
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
by:
Jennifer Dorn
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
by:
Jennifer Dorn
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
by:
Jennifer Dorn
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
by:
Jennifer Dorn
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
by:
Jennifer Dorn
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
by:
Jennifer Dorn
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
by:
Jennifer Dorn
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
by:
Jennifer Dorn
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
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Metro Cities News 01/22/21
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Jan
22
In This Issue:
Senate Finance Committee Reviews COVID-19 Funding
Capital Budget Process for Local Government Bonding Projects
House Hears Broadband Funding Bill
Legislature Discusses Local Housing Roles
Metropolitan Council Continues Discussions on 2021 Livable Communities Scoring
Metropolitan Council Begins 2050 Planning Process
DEED Awards Contamination Cleanup Grants
TAB Hears Presentation on Roadway Functional Classification
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 01/15/21
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Jan
15
In This Issue:
State Economic and Revenue Update
Session Updates
House Housing Committees Hear Latest Numbers on Homelessness
Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Funding Now Available - Applications Due February 1
Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee Approves Regional Solicitation
Local Housing Trust Funds Survey
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 01/08/21
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Jan
08
In This Issue:
State Issues New Guidance on Business Reopening
2021 Legislative Session Begins - Bills of Note
Coronavirus Relief Funding Update
Bar and Restaurant Checks Mailed Next Week
Guidance on New Federal Emergency Rental Assistance
Housing Goal Methodology Approved by CDC, 59 Cities Will Be Authorized
Metropolitan Council CDC Recommends Local Housing Incentives Account Awards
Metro HRA Recommends Project Based Voucher Award Recommendations
MnDOT to Hold Drone Meeting
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Metro Cities News 12/22/20
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Dec
22
In This Issue:
Metro Cities' Legislative Session Preview - Please Join Us!
Blue Ribbon Committee on Metropolitan Council Releases Findings
Metropolitan Council Committee Recommends Tax Base Revitalization Awards
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Metro Cities News 12/18/20
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Dec
18
In This Issue:
Governor Walz Modifies and Extends Commercial Activities Pause
Employer and Employee Assistance Package Signed Into Law
Minnesota Housing Announces 2020 Housing Funding Awards
TAB Approves Regional Solicitation
Metro Transit's Network Next Seeks Public Input
Mark Your Calendar! Legislative Session Preview
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
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Metro Cities News 12/11/20
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Dec
11
In This Issue:
Save the Date! Metro Cities Legislative Session Preview
House, Senate Review COVID-Relief Proposals in Advance of December Special Session
Metropolitan Council Passes 2021 Budget
Public Comment Period for TMA Certification Open
Local Road Improvement Program Grant Application Now Open
MnDOT Releases HUTDF/MSA Fund Update
2021 Virtual Brownfield Basics Course
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Metro Cities News 12/04/20
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Dec
04
In This Issue:
November Budget Forecast Shows Surplus
City 2021-2030 Housing Goals for Livable Communities Proposed - Public Hearing Set
House and Senate Name 2021-22 Committee Chairs
COVID-19 Housing Assistance Fund Applications Due MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Funding Now Available - Applications Due February 1
TAC Sends Regional Solicitation Recommendations to TAB, Names New Chair
Shared Mobility Collaborative Convening Invitation
MPCA Recycling Market Development Projects Grants Announced
Metro Cities Accepting Applications for TAB/TAC Openings
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Metro Cities News 11/20/20
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Nov
20
In This Issue:
Metro Cities 2021 Legislative Policies Adopted by Membership
New Executive Order Further Restricts Gatherings
TAB Considers Regional Solicitation Funding Scenarios
TPP Adopted by the Met Council
TAB/TAC Solicitation
Metropolitan Council Amends 2020 Distribution Plan for Low-Income Housing
Housing Assistance Funds Remain Available, Deadline Expected Soon
MHFA Funding Announcements Expected in December
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Metro Cities News 11/13/20
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Nov
13
In This Issue:
Governor's Blue Ribbon Committee Holds Fourth Meeting
November 19 Policy Adoption Meeting is Next Week!
Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee Adopts Update to the TPP
Governor's Powers Remain After November 12 Special Session
Executive Order Tightens Social Settings
Governor Rescinds Local Government Reporting Requirements Suspension
Share Your City's Housing Stories and Successes
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Metro Cities News 11/06/20
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Nov
06
In This Issue:
Reminder: CRF Spending Reports Due November 10
RSVP for November 19 Policy Adoption Meeting!
Elections Shift Several Legislative Seats - Split Majorities Maintained
Metropolitan Council Approves Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Awards
TAC Discusses Regional Solicitation Funding Scenarios
Governor Walz Appoints Department of Revenue Commissioner
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