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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC WS PACKET 02262024CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE WORKSESSION AGENDA Tuesday, February 26, 2024 at 5:30PM Join Meeting via Zoom There is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Minutes Approval Of CC WS Meeting Minutes WS 02 -08 -2024.PDF WS 02 -13 -2024.PDF Worksession Topics 2024 Legislative Priorities COVER MEMO.PDF 2023 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 030323.PDF 2024 -IGR -PRIORITIES -AND -STAFF -LIST.PDF MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING BILL INCLUDES MYRIAD OF STATEWIDE ZONING AND LAND USE PREEMPTION PROVISIONS - LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES.PDF REQUIRED EVEN -YEAR ELECTIONS BILL HF3381 -0.PDF Future Worksession Dates, Times And Agenda Items Future Agenda Items FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF Adjournment If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711 Relay. Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services. 1. A. Documents: 2. A. Documents: 3. A. Documents: 4. 1 CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEWORKSESSION AGENDATuesday, February 26, 2024 at 5:30PMJoin Meeting via ZoomThere is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. MinutesApproval Of CC WS Meeting MinutesWS 02 -08 -2024.PDFWS 02 -13 -2024.PDFWorksession Topics2024 Legislative PrioritiesCOVER MEMO.PDF2023 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 030323.PDF2024-IGR -PRIORITIES -AND -STAFF -LIST.PDFMISSING MIDDLE HOUSING BILL INCLUDES MYRIAD OF STATEWIDE ZONING AND LAND USE PREEMPTION PROVISIONS - LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES.PDFREQUIRED EVEN -YEAR ELECTIONS BILL HF3381 -0.PDFFuture Worksession Dates, Times And Agenda ItemsFuture Agenda ItemsFUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF Adjournment If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711 Relay. Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services. 1.A.Documents:2.A.Documents:3.A.Documents: 4.2 City of St. Anthony Village CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Minutes February 8, 2024 Present: Mayor & Council: Mayor Wendy Webster, Councilmembers Lona Doolan, Jan Jenson, Thomas Randle, and Andrea Stephens. Falcon Heights Council: Mayor Randy Gustafson, Councilmembers Melanie Leehy, Eric Meyer, Paula Mielke, and Jim Wassenberg. Absent: None Staff: City Manager Charlie Yunker and City Administrator Jack Linehan. Call to Order: Mayor Webster called the Work Session to order at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed all in attendance. 1.Joint Meeting with the Falcon Heights City Council to Discuss a Potential Partnership for Police Services. Mayor Gustafson gave an opening statement.Previously Falcon Heights and St.Anthony had a 23 year partnership with policing services.That partnership ended in 2017 after the death of Philandro Castille. Since then,Falcon Heights has contracted services with the Sheriff’s Department.They are seeking another policing vendor.Mayor Gustafson reviewed the goals of the City as far as public safety.He is hoping to reach agreement with St. Anthony for police services for Falcon Heights and Lauderdale. Mayor Webster stated this evening they are discussing the possibility of having a contract with Falcon Heights.Currently St.Anthony continues to provide policing services to Lauderdale.The St.Anthony Police Department is committed to continuous improvement and providing high quality of service to the community. Councilmember Leehy reviewed the Commissions and Task Forces she has served on in Falcon Heights and her work with inclusion. Councilmember Jenson stated he was on the City Council at the time the decision was made to reach out to the Department of Justice.The Police Department has implemented the suggestions provided by the DOJ. He is happy to be part of this discussion in a positive situation. Councilmember Mielke suggested some black leaders from the community be involved in a meeting going forward. 3 St. Anthony City Council Work Session February 8, 2024 Page 2 Councilmember Jenson agreed with Councilmember Mielke on her suggestion.There needs to be community buy-in. Mayor Webster says this meeting is an exploratory phase of the discussion of what a partnership may look like. It will give us an opportunity to see if both City’s values align. Councilmember Wassenberg stated for him transparency is number one combined with the spirit and culture of continuous improvement.He is happy to hear that is the spirit of the St.Anthony Police Department. It is evident in the changes that have been made along with technology updates. Councilmember Doolan stated it is very important that we engage both communities.She would like to understand the process after input is received from the communities. Mayor Webster stated she appreciates Councilmember Doolan’s comment as she has been thinking about how through community engagement we will learn about what we are not thinking about. Councilmember Meyer thanked the Council for hosting this discussion.While door knocking for election, he heard many positive comments from residents about St.Anthony Police Department.He is optimistic and looks forward to further discussions. Councilmember Stephens stated there needs to be a way from the community to give feedback and input ongoing. Councilmember Randle had no comments. Mayor Gustafson agreed this is a process.As much input that can be obtained is important.He suggested we come up with ideas on next steps and then give Staff direction on how to proceed.A good outcome from tonight’s meeting is that we are going to take some steps,although we don’t know what they will be presently. Councilmember Stephens asked if we want to get input from residents. Mayor Gustafson stated that would be good. Councilmember Leehy stated she is hoping that with community involvement,communication between the two cities will improve.Now dialogue is starting.This conversation will stir a lot of emotions for everybody.The bubble of silence needs to be popped.There needs to be a conversation of how the two cities relate to each other.There is a portion of reconciliation that needs to happen.We need to be healthy again. 4 St. Anthony City Council Work Session February 8, 2024 Page 3 Mayor Webster thanked Councilmember Leehy for her authenticity.She believes it is important to work through the past. She agreed the reconciliation portion is very important. Mayor Gustafson asked how we collect input from residents and others.He suggested putting something on their website to gain input. The use of forms could be used to collect comments. Councilmember Wassenberg stated some people like to give input in person. Mayor Webster reviewed what she heard from the St.Anthony Council that there is importance of creating a process,how do we connect with the community members,need to determine how the feedback will be used,how questions can be answered as far of the benefits to St.Anthony and the police department. The importance of open dialogue and reconciliation is needed. Councilmember Doolan stated transparency is important in the process.There is value in people being able to express how they feel and see that in the analysis that is done.We need to be able to show that input is being considered. Councilmember Jenson stated Council needs to decide how they are going to interpret the inputs.The information needs to be compiled and shared between the two communities. Councilmember Leehy stated she received an email from a resident today that she will get to staff to be compiled with other comments and distributed. Councilmember Jenson asked how long that feedback process should remain open.There needs to be a timeline for the collection of input. Mayor Webster stated community members of Lauderdale should be included.They may be concerned if their service level would change. Mayor Gustafson stated we need to get moving on this as soon as possible starting with an online way to comment.Then setting up town halls,public forums,etc.hopefully within one month or sooner.He recommended this be staff driven. Councilmember Doolan suggested St.Anthony look at the outreach plan for the Climate Action Survey done last summer.We need to get out in the community to get input rather than having people come to City Hall which can be intimidating for some. The format used will be communicated to Falcon Heights. Councilmember Jenson stated that they went to organizations within the City and also City events to gain input. 5 St. Anthony City Council Work Session February 8, 2024 Page 4 Mayor Webster suggest we ask Staff to work in the exploratory phase of this to broaden our community engagement. Councilmember Randle suggested we look at Staff’s workload to see if they can take this on. Councilmember Jenson suggested having Jack and Charlie discuss and come back with what they suggest and what they are able to do. Councilmember Mielke suggested perhaps using an outside resource. Mayor Webster stated St.Anthony is having a work session next week and that could be an opportunity to get feedback from City Manager Yunker on what is doable. Councilmember Jenson suggested involving the Communications Manager. Councilmember Meyer suggested the outside source that Falcon Heights has used in the past. Mayor Gustafson suggested having a work session after their next City Council meeting. Councilmember Leehy suggested the online portal to receive feedback be implemented immediately. Councilmember Leehy read some words received from Valerie Castille prior to this meeting. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debbie Wolfe TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 6 City of St. Anthony Village CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Minutes February 13, 2024 Present: Mayor & Council: Mayor Wendy Webster, Councilmembers Lona Doolan, Jan Jenson, Thomas Randle, and Andrea Stephens. Absent: None Staff: City Manager Charlie Yunker. Call to Order: Mayor Webster called the Work Session to order at 5:30 p.m. 1.Approval of CC WS Meeting Minutes A.February 5, 2024 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Motion by Councilmember Stephens, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2024 as presented. Motion carried 5-0. 2.Worksession Topics A.St. Anthony Pyramid 2024 City Manager Yunker reviewed the pyramid that was developed at the Goal Setting Sessions. The Goals identified are Environmental Responsibility, Thriving Village, Informed & Engaged Community, Safe & Secure Community and Fiscal & Organizational Strength. He reviewed the Action Steps for each goal. Mayor Webster asked if everything that was discussed is included in the pyramid. Councilmember Jenson referred to his notes and feels all items were captured in the pyramid. The Core Values do a good job of defining the values. Councilmember Randle asked if the pyramid is in order of importance. Mayor Webster stated it relates to the themes discussed in the meeting rather than in order of importance. Councilmember Jenson stated all of the items showed up on the flip charts used. Mr. Yunker stated they are all a priority. 7 St. Anthony City Council Work Session February 13, 2024 Page 2 Councilmember Doolan stated all the topics are included in the pyramid and is reflective of what we found out door knocking. Mayor Webster stated since January 1, Council has built on their foundational knowledge. Councilmember Doolan stated it is important to show residents these are the most important things that Council is working on. Mayor Webster thanked Mr. Yunker and Staff for putting this together. B.Discussion on Police Contract Community Engagement Mayor Webster stated at the Work Session with Falcon Heights, we asked Staff to suggest ways that Council can engage the community on the topic of a possible police contract for service. We are in an exploratory process at this time and community engagement is part of that. Councilmember Randle stated there were a number of things missing from the discussion. St. Anthony Police Department was not mentioned along with the trauma suffered by officers. He would not agree to bring in the NAACP. There needs to be a focus on what the Police Officers want. They should have a bigger voice in this decision. There is a concern about the building. Need to decide how many officers would be needed in Falcon Heights. There is a human element to this and how the Police Officers would be affected. Mayor Webster stated that is helpful feedback. She agrees with the concern for the human element. Councilmember Doolan stated Councilmember Randle brought up some very good concerns. We need to work with the Police Department. Councilmember Jenson stated his personal opinion there needs to be some sort of process tool where we can understand how genuine is Falcon Heights willing to restart this policing process. He hopes it is not coming because they have no other choice. Councilmember Stephens stated it would be important to bring everyone together in one room at one time to be part of the decision making process. Councilmember Jenson asked how we can gather this input in a timely fashion. City Manager Yunker stated Councilmember Doolan prepared a process model and a communications schedule. This was provided to Council. Mr. Yunker stated he spoke with Jack Linehan, City 8 St. Anthony City Council Work Session February 13, 2024 Page 3 Administrator, asking when they needed to know. Falcon Heights needs to know in a few months. A 60 day community engagement phase can occur. The next phase would be more of the “what”. He and Jack can work on the contract. Mr. Yunker suggested adding more details to the plan and send it to Falcon Heights. He asked what are we trying to learn from the survey. Councilmember Randle asked why there is a rush. Mr. Yunker stated they are done with the County at the end of 2024. Mayor Webster asked how we can learn from our community the concerns if we were to pursue this partnership. How might we have a better understanding of what the repair due to the incident would look like. We need to know by the end of March if we are going to continue looking at the “what”. Morris Leatherman’s questions in the past were to give a scenario to residents and asking for input. We need to structure communications. Councilmember Randle stated this is a lot to accomplish and it does not seem like enough time. Mr. Yunker stated there is the hiring challenge. The “how” will need to be discussed. Councilmember Jenson stated with a survey if the questions could be categorized into the benefits and drawbacks. This would provide a good plan going forward. Councilmember Doolan stated she is logical and process driven. There are different decision making frameworks to address all concerns. We need to understand how the community is feeling. We have to understand what we want to bring in on the informing process. How are the perspectives integrated which creates transparency. Councilmember Stephens asked if we need to be careful on how certain questions are asked. Councilmember Jenson stated yes or no type questions wouldn’t be appropriate to meet the objective. Mayor Webster thanked Councilmember Doolan for her work on the framework. Mr. Yunker suggested asking is this a good thing for our community. He is having a telecon with Morris Leatherman tomorrow regarding possible survey questions. Councilmember Doolan suggested including the positives of a partnership and what it would bring to the City. A decision tree would be helpful looking at the logical and personal sides. Mr. Yunker asked Council to review the communications schedule and provide any comments. 9 St. Anthony City Council Work Session February 13, 2024 Page 4 Councilmember Jenson asked what the drop dead date is and Mr. Yunker stated by the end of May a decision should be made. A Town Hall Meeting inviting the various groups was also suggested. Mayor Webster stated there are community groups that are already meeting that could be presented to gain feedback. Council suggested the following community groups be contacted by a Councilmember at their next meeting. Council was requested to provide the names of the community groups to Mr. Yunker. 3.Future Agenda Items A listing of the 2024 Future Council Agenda items for both Work Sessions and Regular Meetings was provided for Council consideration. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debbie Wolfe TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 10 MEMORANDUM To:St. Anthony Village City Council From:Charlie Yunker, City Manager Date:February 26, 2024 City Council Work Session Request:Legislative Priorities BACKGROUND Each year the League of Minnesota Cities hosts a City Day on the Hill event to help City Councils keep informed of the work the League’s Intergovernmental Relations staff is doing on cities behalf and encourage City Councils to meet with their respective legislative representatives. Staff has registered all Councilmembers for the event, which is on Thursday, March 7 at 9:00am for those able to attend. Staff is also arranging for meetings with our House and Senate representatives. It is common for City Councils to highlight how issues and proposed legislation may impact their city and provide a brief summary. Staff can prepare a “one-pager” summary that can be provided to our representatives based on what priorities the Council would like to highlight that borrows from the League’s legislative priorities information and adds St. Anthony-specific information as applicable. Last year the Council selected priorities that had interest for St. Anthony from the League’s legislative priorities. Attached is the 2023 St. Anthony Legislative Priorities for reference, as well as 2024 legislative priorities from the League, and two other items staff has been recently made aware of that would impact St. Anthony: League of Minnesota Cities 2024 Legislative Priorities “Missing Middle Housing” bill HF 4009/SF3964 Required Even-Year Elections bill HF 3881 The League’s Intergovernmental Relations staff is asking for comments from cities that currently hold odd-year elections. Staff does not foresee any negatives switching to even year elections, but comments on that proposed legislation from the Council that staff can relay to the League would be appreciated. From the discussion at this work session, staff will prepare the 2024 “one-pager” to be utilized on March 7th. DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COUNCIL FEEDBACK Below are the specific items for discussion and feedback for the City Council: What legislative priorities would the Council wish to highlight when meeting with representatives? ATTACHMENTS: 1)2023 St. Anthony Legislative Priorities 2)League of Minnesota Cities 2024 Legislative Priorities 3)“Missing Middle Housing” bill HF 4009/SF3964 4)Required Even-Year Elections bill HF 3881 11 Priority How does it affect St. Anthony? City ofSt. Anthony Village 2023 Legislative Priorities Cannabinoid Regulation Gaps in state oversight and accountability of the production, testing, and distribution of products Law increases enforcement responsibilities for local governments, resulting in additional costs for cities Unlike alcohol intoxication, there are no current tests to indicate intoxication or impairment levels from THC consumption for employees who may be showing signs of intoxication Local Control/ Preemption Local governments must have sufficient authority and flexibility to meet the challenges of governing and providing citizens with public services Partnership should be based upon a shared vision for Minnesota and should allow individual communities to tailor that vision to the unique needs of their citizens without mandates and policy restrictions imposed by state and federal policy makers LGA/Aid to Cities Cities need to have more certainty and predictability in all of their available revenue sources, including property tax, the amount of funding they receive from local government aid, and similar programs and other sources of revenue The revenue sources available to cities and the state must raise adequate funds to meet city needs, fund mandates, and maintain Minnesota’s long-term competitiveness St. Anthony’s 2023 LGA is $652,707 which represents 7.4% of total revenue Police and Fire Disability Benefits The fiscal impact of the increasing number of claims is unsustainable for employers and, ultimately, taxpayers Public safety agencies, particularly those that are very small and already experiencing recruitment and retention challenges, will not remain viable if they continue to sustain significant personnel losses Workman's Compensation costs in 2023 increased $58,900 due to police coverage rates. This equates to 14.6% of the Police Department budget Sales Tax Exemption on Construction Materials In order to receive sales tax exemption on construction materials under current law, cities must bid labor and materials separately and also designate a contractor to be a purchasing agent on behalf of the city. The existing Department of Revenue rules (Minn. Rule 8130.1200, subp. 3) are complex and the implementation can be complicated Although cities currently do not pay motor vehicle sales tax on marked police vehicles or firefighting vehicles, other city vehicles are not exempt from the motor vehicle sales tax For a typical fleet vehicle in St. Anthony, sales tax is approximately $2,000 -3,000 per vehicle 2023 Legislative Priorities • Page 1 12 City ofSt. Anthony Village 2023 Legislative Priorities 2023 Legislative Priorities • Page 2 RANDY STILLE Mayor BERNARD WALKER Council Member JAN JENSON Council Member THOMAS RANDLE Council Member WENDY WEBSTER Council Member jan.jenson@savmn.com randy.stille@savmn.com thomas.randle@savmn.com wendy.webster@savmn.com bernard.walker@savmn.com CHARLIE YUNKER City Manager charlie.yunker@savmn.com mobile: 952.334.2849 St. Anthony Village is a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis that's home to more than 9,000 residents. Affectionately called "The Village" by locals, St. Anthony is known for its small-town feel in the heart of the Twin Cities metro area. Despite its proximity to the downtown areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul, St. Anthony has been able to retain many of the advantages of a smaller community. About St. Anthony Vision Mission Saint Anthony is a Village where all people can live, work, learn, play and thrive Promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services 13 2024 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Bonding The League supports a substantial bonding bill that includes appropriations for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, local roads and bridges, housing, the local road wetland replacement fund, flood hazard mitigation, and dam repair and removal projects. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) The League supports the work of the EMS Delivery and Sustainability Task Force and will engage in the work of the Minnesota Legislature’s Joint Task Force on EMS. The League will advocate for funding and policy solutions that recognize different EMS models and support EMS statewide. Employment Issues The League supports clarifying the Earned Sick and Safe Time law regarding applicability to paid on-call firefighters, public sector part-time EMS personnel, and other unique positions. The League also supports preserving inherent managerial rights for public employers to make decisions regarding budget, personnel, and appropriate levels of public service. Housing The League seeks to build on the historic level of housing funding passed in 2023 and ensure successful implementation of new programs. The League also seeks to advance policy that builds on the state-local partnership and allows broader authority for cities to address their locally-identified housing needs while ensuring that local decision-making authority on zoning and land use remains. Local Government Aid (LGA) The League is thankful for the significant LGA changes passed into law in 2023 and supports allowing annual increases to LGA to keep pace with rising costs due to inflationary pressures on city budgets. Local Control The League will oppose legislation that erodes local control in cities across Minnesota. Local Sales Taxes The League supports a change in law to generally allow cities to enact a local sales tax for public improvements and capital replacement costs without requiring a special law authorization. Sales Tax Exemption on Construction Materials The League supports legislation to streamline the process required for cities to secure the sales tax exemption on construction materials. School Resource Officers (SROs) The League calls on the legislature and governor to work with stakeholders including law enforcement, local government, and education organizations to clarify laws pertaining to the authority SROs have in schools. The League of Minnesota Cities promotes excellence in local government through effective advocacy, expert analysis, and trusted guidance for all 855 Minnesota cities.©2024 League of Minnesota Cities. All Rights Reserved.LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation should be responsive to the needs of cities as they arise from the implementation of the adult-use cannabis industry, including providing adequate funding through the Local Government Cannabis Aid fund. The League supports efforts that would increase discretion and local authority. Public Safety Duty Disability The League will seek ongoing state funding for measures related to injury prevention, treatment, and employer reimbursements. The League will oppose efforts to expand conditions presumed to be work-related for workers’ compensation purposes. MinnesotaCities MinnesotaCities #MnCities League of Minnesota Cities Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Policies The League supports the state providing the technical and financial resources needed for municipal drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater systems. 14 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS STAFF The League’s Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) staff work on legislative issues that matter to cities. Feel free to contact our IGR staff members with any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding legislative issues. ©2024 League of Minnesota Cities. All Rights Reserved. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES LMC.ORG JAN2024 Anne Finn Director (651) 281-1263 afinn@lmc.org • Emergency Management • Pensions and Retirement • Public Safety • State Bonding • Transportation • Workers’ Compensation Brooke Bordson Representative (651) 281-1260 bbordson@lmc.org • Building Codes • Civil Liability • Data Practices and Open Meeting Law • Land Use and Zoning • Pensions and Retirement Nathan Jesson Representative (651) 281-1262 njesson@lmc.org • Aid to Cities • Local Government Aid (LGA) • Local Sales Taxes • Public Finances • Taxes • Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Craig Johnson Representative (651) 281-1259 cjohnson@lmc.org • Energy • Environment • Land Use and Annexation • Local/Tribal Relations • State Bonding • Sustainable Development • Wastewater, Drinking Water, and Stormwater Alex Hassel Representative (651) 281-1261 ahassel@lmc.org • Cannabis Regulation • Elections • Employment and Human Resources • Regulated Industries Ted Bengtson Administrative Coordinator (651) 281-1242 tbengtson@lmc.org • General • Member Relations Daniel Lightfoot Representative (651) 281-1295 dlightfoot@lmc.org • Broadband • Cable/Franchising • Economic Development • Federal Relations and Advocacy • Housing • State Bonding • Telecommunications, Information Technology, & Wireless Infrastructure MinnesotaCities MinnesotaCities #MnCities League of Minnesota Cities 15 2/21/24, 11:18 AM Missing Middle Housing Bill Includes Myriad of Statewide Zoning and Land Use Preemption Provisions - League of Minnesot… https://www.lmc.org/news-publications/news/all/missing-middle-housing-bill-includes-zoning-and-land-use-preemptions/1/2 Missing Middle Housing Bill Includes Myriad of Statewide Zoning and Land Use Preemption Provisions February 20, 2024 Legislation to be heard Feb. 20 in the House Housing Finance and Policy Committee seeks to broadly preempt city zoning and land use authority and require residential density in many cities. HF 4009/SF 3964, the “Missing Middle Housing” bill authored by Rep. Larry Kra (DFL-St. Louis Park)/Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) and HF 4010/SF 3980 authored by Rep. Alicia Kozlowski (DFL-Duluth)/ Sen. Susan Pha (DFL-Brooklyn Park) will be considered by the House Housing Finance and Policy Committee. The bills, which are likely to be combined via an amendment, contain myriad of provisions that broadly preempt city zoning and land use authority and mandate various levels of density on residential and commercial lots regardless of infrastructure capacity while also creating required administrative review processes that eliminate public input. Details of the proposed legislation While there are cities in all regions of the state that have adjusted their zoning ordinances over time to accommodate varying degrees of density, these decisions were made at the local level and ensured adequate infrastructure capacity while including public input from community members impacted by these changes. While the amendment clarifies several issues the League has raised and exempts Great Minnesota cities with populations of 5,000 or less from certain requirements, the Missing Middle Housing bill combined with HF 4010/SF 3980 still eliminates the ability for cities across the state to do either by including the following provisions in the bill language that was introduced: Sets a base level for density allowed on any residential lot by right (or without needing to go through a discretionary review processes) regardless of size at 2 units statewide and 4 units in cities of the first class. If certain conditions are met, 8 units are allowed in second-, third-, and fourth-class cities and 10 units may be allowed per lot in cities of the first class. Forces administrative approvals of projects that meet the standards in the bill language and prohibits public input in the approval process. Limits minimum lot size requirements to no greater than 2,500 square feet for first class cities and 4,000 square feet for all other cities except for Greater Minnesota cities with populations of less than 5,000. 16 2/21/24, 11:18 AM Missing Middle Housing Bill Includes Myriad of Statewide Zoning and Land Use Preemption Provisions - League of Minnesot… https://www.lmc.org/news-publications/news/all/missing-middle-housing-bill-includes-zoning-and-land-use-preemptions/2/2 Requires all cities to accept Accessory Dwelling Units on all residential lots regardless of size and allows property owners to subdivide their lots by right. Prohibits off-street parking from being required close to major transit stops and limits off- street parking minimum requirements to 1 spot per unit in other areas. Allows multifamily buildings to be built up to 150 feet tall on any lot in a commercial zoning district. Broadly prohibits design standards for residential development and eliminates minimum square footage and floor area ratio requirements. Next steps The League has been in conversations with the bill authors and will continue to advocate for local control when it comes to local decision-making authority on residential development. Cities are encouraged to reach out to their legislators with concerns regarding this bill. Read more news articles. Your LMC Resource Daniel Lightfoot IGR Representative & Federal Relations Manager (651) 281-1295 or (800) 925-1122 dlightfoot@lmc.org 17 1.1 A bill for an act​ 1.2 relating to elections; requiring city, town, and school district general elections to​ 1.3 be conducted on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of an​ 1.4 even-numbered year; permitting cities of the first class to choose to conduct a​ 1.5 general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of either​ 1.6 an odd-numbered or even-numbered year; requiring affected cities, towns, and​ 1.7 school districts to adopt an orderly transition plan; amending Minnesota Statutes​ 1.8 2022, sections 205.07, subdivisions 1, 3; 205.075, subdivision 2; 205A.03,​ 1.9 subdivisions 1, 2; 205A.04, subdivision 1; 205A.055, subdivision 1; repealing​ 1.10 Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205A.04, subdivision 3.​ 1.11 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:​ 1.12 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205.07, subdivision 1, is amended to read:​ 1.13 Subdivision 1.Date of election.The municipal general election in each city shall be​ 1.14 held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in every even-numbered year.​ 1.15 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and subject to the provisions of this​ 1.16 section, the governing body of a city of the first class may, by ordinance passed at a regular​ 1.17 meeting held at least 180 calendar days before the first day to file for candidacy in the next​ 1.18 municipal election, decide to hold the election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday​ 1.19 in November in either an even- or odd-numbered year. A city of the first class may hold​ 1.20 elections in either the even-numbered year or the odd-numbered year, but not both. When​ 1.21 a city of the first class changes its elections from one year to another, and does not provide​ 1.22 for the expiration of terms by ordinance, the term of an incumbent expiring at a time when​ 1.23 no municipal election is held in the months immediately prior to expiration is extended until​ 1.24 the date for taking office following the next scheduled municipal election. If the change​ 1.25 results in having three council members to be elected at a succeeding election, the two​ 1.26 individuals receiving the highest vote shall serve for terms of four years and the individual​ 1​Section 1.​ REVISOR JFK/NS 24-05952​01/16/24 ​ State of Minnesota​This Document can be made available​ in alternative formats upon request​ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES​ H. F. No. 3381​NINETY-THIRD SESSION​ Authored by Stephenson​02/12/2024​ The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Elections Finance and Policy​ 18 2.1 receiving the third highest number of votes shall serve for a term of two years. To provide​ 2.2 an orderly transition to the odd or even year election plan, the governing body of the city​ 2.3 may adopt supplementary ordinances regulating initial elections and officers to be chosen​ 2.4 at the elections and shortening or lengthening the terms of incumbents and those elected at​ 2.5 the initial election. The term of office for the mayor may be either two or four years. The​ 2.6 term of office of council members is four years. Whenever the time of the municipal election​ 2.7 in a city of the first class is changed, the city clerk immediately shall notify in writing the​ 2.8 county auditor and secretary of state of the change of date. Thereafter the municipal general​ 2.9 election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each​ 2.10 odd-numbered or even-numbered year until the ordinance is revoked and notification of the​ 2.11 change is made. A municipal general election scheduled to be held in an odd-numbered​ 2.12 year may be postponed for inclement weather as provided in section 205.105.​ 2.13 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205.07, subdivision 3, is amended to read:​ 2.14 Subd. 3.Effect of ordinance; referendum.An ordinance changing the year of the​ 2.15 municipal election in a city of the first class is effective 240 days after passage and​ 2.16 publication or at a later date fixed in the ordinance. Within 180 days after passage and​ 2.17 publication of the ordinance, a petition requesting a referendum on the ordinance may be​ 2.18 filed with the city clerk. The petition shall be signed by eligible voters equal in number to​ 2.19 ten percent of the total number of votes cast in the city at the last municipal general election.​ 2.20 If the requisite petition is filed within the prescribed period, the ordinance shall not become​ 2.21 effective until it is approved by a majority of the voters voting on the question at a general​ 2.22 or special election held on a date authorized by section 205.10, subdivision 3a. If the petition​ 2.23 is filed, the governing body may reconsider its action in adopting the ordinance.​ 2.24 Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205.075, subdivision 2, is amended to read:​ 2.25 Subd. 2.Alternate date.A town may, by resolution or ordinance, designate the first​ 2.26 Tuesday after the first Monday in November of either the an even-numbered or the​ 2.27 odd-numbered year as the date of the town general election. Town supervisors elected at a​ 2.28 November town general election shall serve four-year terms.​ 2.29 The ordinance or resolution changing the date of the town general election must include​ 2.30 a plan to shorten or lengthen the terms of office to provide an orderly transition to the​ 2.31 November election schedule.​ 2.32 The ordinance or resolution changing the date of the town general election may be​ 2.33 proposed by the town board or by a resolution of the electors adopted at the annual town​ 2​Sec. 3.​ REVISOR JFK/NS 24-05952​01/16/24 ​ 19 3.1 meeting and is effective upon an affirmative vote of the electors at the next town general​ 3.2 election.​ 3.3 Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205A.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read:​ 3.4 Subdivision 1.Resolution requiring primary in certain circumstances.The school​ 3.5 board of a school district may, by resolution adopted by April 15 of any an even-numbered​ 3.6 year, decide to choose nominees for school board by a primary as provided in this section.​ 3.7 The resolution, when adopted, is effective for all ensuing elections of board members in​ 3.8 that school district until it is revoked. If the board decides to choose nominees by primary​ 3.9 and if there are more than two candidates for a specified school board position or more than​ 3.10 twice as many school board candidates as there are at-large school board positions available,​ 3.11 the school district must hold a primary.​ 3.12 Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205A.03, subdivision 2, is amended to read:​ 3.13 Subd. 2.Date.The school district primary must be held on the second Tuesday in August​ 3.14 in the year when the school district general election is held. The clerk shall give notice of​ 3.15 the primary in the manner provided in section 205A.07. The date of a school district primary​ 3.16 held in an odd-numbered year may be postponed for inclement weather as provided in​ 3.17 section 205A.055.​ 3.18 Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205A.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:​ 3.19 Subdivision 1.School district general election.The general election in each school​ 3.20 district must be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of either the​ 3.21 odd-numbered or the an even-numbered year. A general election held in an odd-numbered​ 3.22 year may be postponed for inclement weather as provided in section 205A.055.​ 3.23 Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205A.055, subdivision 1, is amended to read:​ 3.24 Subdivision 1.Applicability.This section applies to a primary, special, or general​ 3.25 election held in a school district that is not held in conjunction with a state or federal election.​ 3.26 Sec. 8. REPEALER.​ 3.27 Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205A.04, subdivision 3, is repealed.​ 3​Sec. 8.​ REVISOR JFK/NS 24-05952​01/16/24 ​ 20 4.1 Sec. 9. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION.​ 4.2 This act is effective July 1, 2024, and applies to elections conducted on or after January​ 4.3 1, 2025. No later than January 1, 2025, the governing body of an affected city, town, or​ 4.4 school district must adopt a plan for an orderly transition to an even-numbered year election​ 4.5 as required by this act. The plan must be adopted by ordinance in the case of a city, or by​ 4.6 ordinance or resolution in the case of a town or school district. The terms of office for elected​ 4.7 officers of the city, town, or school district may be lengthened or shortened by one year as​ 4.8 part of the transition plan.​ 4​Sec. 9.​ REVISOR JFK/NS 24-05952​01/16/24 ​ 21 205A.04 GENERAL ELECTION.​ Subd. 3.Change in year of general election.The school board may, by resolution, change the​ year in which the school district general election will be held. The resolution must be approved no​ later than four weeks before the first day to file affidavits of candidacy for the general election. A​ plan for the orderly transition to the new election year must be included in the resolution. The terms​ of school board members may be lengthened or shortened by one year as a part of the transition​ process.​ 1R​ APPENDIX​ Repealed Minnesota Statutes: 24-05952​ 22  Date Type Staff Present March 12 Regular Police Captain Swearing‐In Police Sergeant Swearing‐In Planning Commission Items from February Public Works Annual Report SLV Stormwater Agreement Amendment City Council City Manager Public Works Director March 26 Regular Police Annual Report Call for Public Hearing on Road Improvements and Assessments Order the Preparation of Assessments  City Council City Manager Police Dept WSB April 9 Work Session Expiring TIF District Plan City Council City Manager April 9 Regular Planning Commission Items from March Quarterly Donations & Grants Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando Fire Annual Report Arbor Day Proclamation Earth Day Proclamation Quarterly Goals Update City Council City Manager Fire Dept April 23 Regular Finance Annual Report Insurance Renewal & Tort Limits‐ Consent Road Improvements and Assessments‐ PUBLIC HEARING City Council City Manager Finance Director WSB April 30 Joint with  School Board City Council City Manager ISD282  School Board May 14 Work Session Discuss Debt Levy/Updated Street Improvement Plan City Council City Manager May 14 Regular Planning Commission items from April City Council City Manager May 28 Work Session Cannabis Dispensary City Council City Manager May 28 Regular Villager of the Year and Business of the Year City Council City Manager June 11 Work Session Initial Debt Levy Scenarios City Council City Manager Liquor Manager June 11 Regular Planning Commission Items from May Authorize preparation of feasibility study for 2025 street project  City Council City Manager June 25 Regular Commissioner MaryJo McGuire Presentation Approval of 2025 debt levy‐PUBLIC HEARING City Council City Manager 2024 FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS 23  Date Type Staff Present FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS July 9 Work Session 2024 Initial Property Tax Levy Scenarios  City Council City Manager July 9 Regular Police Lieutenant Swearing‐In Police Sergeant Swearing‐In Planning Commission items from June Quarterly Donations & Grants Quarterly Goals Update Audit Report City Council City Manager Finance Director July 23 Regular Liquor Operations Mid Year Report VillageFest Presentation Night to Unite Presentation Night to Unite Proclamation City Council City Manager Liquor Op Mgr Police Chief August 13 Work Session Discuss Updated Levy Scenarios/Detailed General Fund Budget City Council City Manager August 13 Regular Planning Commission items from July City Council City Manager August 20 Regular 2025 Proposed Budget & Levy Presentation City Council City Manager Finance Director September 10 Work Session City Facilities Discussion City Council City Manager City Planner September 10 Regular Planning Commission items from August 2024 Preliminary Operating Budget and Levy‐PUBLIC HEARING Students in Leadership‐Consent Approve 2025 Feasibility Study and Order Plans and Specs City Council City Manager Finance Director Engineer September 17 Joint Work Session Active Transportation Planning (Joint with Planning and PEC) City Council City Manager City Planner September 24 Regular Spirit of St. Anthony Award Fire Prevention Presentation Approve Union Contracts City Council City Manager Police Dept Fire Dept October 8 Work Session 2024 Long Term Capital Budget Plans City Council City Manager Finance Director October 8 Regular Preliminary Certification of Delinquent Waste Hauler Accounts‐Consent Agenda Preliminary Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts‐Consent Agenda Planning Commission items from September City Council City Manager October 22 Regular Quarterly Donations & Grants Quarterly Goals Update City Council City Manager Finance Director 24  Date Type Staff Present FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS November 12 Work Session City Council City Manager November 12 Regular Planning Commission items from October 1st Reading Water, Sewer, & Stormwater‐PUBLIC HEARING Presentation on Water and Sewer Rates Canvass election results Approval of CIP City Council City Manager Finance Director November 18 Work Session Commission Interviews City Council City Manager November 26 Regular Fire Prevention Poster Winners 2nd Reading and Adoption Water, Sewer, & Stormwater Street Project Approve Plans & Specifications, Authorize Advertisement for Bids Union Contracts City Council City Manager December 10 Work Session Council Onboarding City Council City Manager December 10 Regular Planning Commission items from November Appoint Parks and Planning Commissioners and Chair/Vice Chairs Setting Salary of City Manager Authorizing Transfers & Closing of Specified Funds Setting the 2025 City & HRA Budgets and Final Property Tax Levy ‐PUBLIC HEARING 2025 Fee Schedule MS4 Quarterly Goals update Final reading and adoption of water, sewer, & stormwater City Council City Manager Finance Director December 25 Regular January 14 Work Session City Council City Manager January 14 Regular Planning Commission items from December Housekeeping Resolutions Resolution for the Street Improvement Bond Reimbursement Quarterly Donations & Grants NYFS Agreement Outside Orgs‐Council Students in Government Presentation City Council City Manager January 28 Regular Public Works Snow Plowing Operations presentation City Council City Manager PW Director February 11 Work Session City Council City Manager 2025 25  Date Type Staff Present FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS February 11 Regular Police Chief Swearing‐In Planning Commission items from January Public Hearing‐2025 Budget Calendar and Process 2025 Planning Commission Work Plan‐ (motion only) 2025 Parks and Environmental Commission Work Plan‐ (motion only) Administration Annual Report Liquor License Renewals (Consent Agenda) City Council City Manager Finance Director February 25 Work Session City Council City Manager February 25 Regular Water Conservation Poster Winners Adoption of Strategic Plan Liquor Annual Report City Council City Manager Liquor Op Manager 26