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June 11, 2013
County Aid to Municipalities Funding Approved
A portion of property taxes will be returned to
Hennepin County communities in the form of County Aid to Municipalities
(CAM) for road improvements. The allocation uses a formula based on 50
percent of the approved program amount being disbursed based on
population (fewer than 5,000 residents), and the other 50 percent
disbursed on municipal centerline mileage.
This funding will allow cities to construct or
improve municipal roadways, or repair deficient bridges, on their
designated system.
Communities receiving funding in the 6th District:
- Deephaven - $9,907
- Excelsior - $4,774
- Greenwood - $1,800
- Long Lake - $4,145
- Minnetonka Beach - $1,658
- Spring Park - $2,760
- Tonka Bay - $3,715
- Wayzata - $9,601
- Woodland - $1,428
Funding for School Recycling Programs Approved; Business Recycling Incentive Program Established
 The Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services
recommended awarding $87,894 for School Recycling Assistance Program
grants to 10 recipients.
Schools receiving funding in the 6th District:
- Hopkins Public Schools - $8,800
- Wayzata Public Schools - $35,463.72
A total of 13,900 students will be engaged through the School Recycling Assistance Program
in this round of funding. Additionally, parents and staff at these
schools will learn more about recycling and composting methods.
The Business Recycling Incentive Program
is expected to increase recycling and organics recycling by
approximately 3,000-8,500 tons per year. Approximately 60-75 accelerated
grants and 5-10 open competitive grants will be awarded annually
through the Business Recycling Incentive Program. Grant funds can be
used to fund the purchase of approximately 2,000-3,000 recycling
containers annually in order to enhance recycling and organics
collection programs.
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Bassett Creek Watershed Plan Amendment Approved and Special Levy Set
The Board approved a plan amendment to the Bassett Creek
Commission’s 2004 Watershed Management Plan and set the 2014 maximum
levy at $1 million.
The amendment adds three water-quality improvement projects to the BCWMC's 2014 Capital Improvement Program.
- The Schaper Pond project will reduce phosphorus loading to Sweeney
Lake in the City of Golden Valley by an estimated 156 pounds per year.
- The Briarwood/Dawnview project will construct a treatment pond with
an iron-enhanced filtration system. The pond will treat stormwater
runoff from a 184-acre residential area in the City of Golden Valley
prior to discharge to Bassett Creek and remove an estimated 94 pounds of
phosphorus per year.
- The third project is an in-lake alum treatment to reduce internal
phosphorus loading in Twin Lake in the City of Golden Valley. The
treatment is anticipated to reduce the internal phosphorus load by 242
pounds per year and the treatment is expected to last 10 to 20 years.
Federal Funds will Supplement Road Projects
 The Board accepted approximately $6 million of federal
funds to be used on concrete and asphalt repair, pedestrian ramp
reconstruction, and additional improvements at the Interchange project.
In the 6th District, expect concrete repair projects on
Excelsior Blvd in Hopkins and Townline Road in Eden Prairie and
Minnetonka, and milling and paving on North Shore Drive and 6th Ave. N.
in Orono.
Use this link to find county road construction and detours or try our Road Construction Interactive Map to search for a road construction project.
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Agendas
and actions taken by the Hennepin County Board, including a record of
how individual commissioners voted, are posted under Hennepin County Meetings and Agendas. For greater detail on these agenda items and additional board actions, visit County Board Action .
July 25, 2013
 Funding for Truancy Intervention Approved
More than $1.4 million was approved for the be@school.
to increase school attendance and improve community connections across
Hennepin County. The program will provide early intervention through
education and support services to school-age youth and their families.
Grant Funding Accepted for Intensive Supervised Release Program
More than $3.4 million was accepted from the Minnesota
Department of Corrections for the next two years to provide maximum
community surveillance and supervision for the most serious offenders
released from prison. The money will help cover the costs of house
arrest, electronic monitoring, strict curfews, mandatory work or school,
random drug testing and Elecrronic Alcohol Monitoring for those charged
with alcohol-related driving offenses.
Agreement with Elk River Resource Recovery Facility Approved
The Board approved an agreement to continue sending
solid waste not used by Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC) to the
Elk River facility for further processing. The agreement is part of the
county's goal to minimize the amount of municipal solid waste sent to
landfills as required by state law.
Like HERC, the Elk River Energy Recovery Station trash
is processed into biomass fuel to generate electricity. Metals also
will be separated for recycling.
Three Citizens Appointed to Work Force Investment Board
This 27 member board develops and studies programs for
the unemployed, analyzes and makes recommendations about program plans
and basic goals for unemployed persons in suburban Hennepin and Carver
counties.
The three new members appointed are David Anderson of
Edina, representing business, Kendra Grunig of Rosemount representing
rehabilitation services, and Jeffry Wosje of Plymouth representing
business.
Permanent Weapons Screening Added at Brookdale and Ridgedale District Courts
 Hennepin County Fourth Judicial District Court provides
service to 42 communities at three suburban locations - Brookdale,
Ridgedale and Southdale. More than 50,000 cases are heard anually,
including assaults, domestics, minor criminal offenses, DWIs, traffic
and parking violations.
Because of the age, size and other challenges at the
Southdale facility, current operations will continue until other
solutions are identified.
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Judy Regenscheid Confirmed as Assistant County Administrator of Operations
A 27 year county employee, Regenscheid most recently
served as the county's director of Information Technology. Her new
responsibilities will include the following departments: Public
Affairs, Information Technology, Internal Audit, Libary, Taxpayer
Services & Real Property, Assessor's Office, and the Examiner of
Titles.
Agendas
and actions taken by the Hennepin County Board, including a record of
how individual commissioners voted, are posted under Hennepin County Meetings and Agendas. For greater detail on these agenda items and additional board actions, visit County Board Action .
In addition to
our regularly scheduled board meetings, the Board often meets on
Thursday mornings to receive "Board Briefings." These are informal
opportunities to discuss emerging issues. No decisions are made. Board
Briefings occur in the Boardroom on the 24th floor of the Hennepin
County Government Center and are open to the public.
June 6, 2013
The Board was briefed on two issues relating to bicycling. First, staff is proposing to update the bicycle transportation plan which was first prepared in 1997. This
update would be undertaken in conjunction with the Three Rivers Park
District and is expected to be completed in approximately one year. Second,
staff proposes to reorganize the Bicycle Advisory Committee by revising
the membership structure and clarifying roles and responsibilities. Under staff’s proposal, each commissioner will appoint a member and alternate to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Open House
What: Wayzata Boulevard (CSAH 112) improvements from County Road 6 (CSAH 6) to Highway 12
When: Thursday, July 11 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Lake Community Bank Community Room - 1964 W. Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake
More information about this project is available here. |
