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Marion Greene Commissioner, 3rd District 612-348-7883
Pam Fahlstrom
Administrative Assistant 612-348-0863
The 3rd District serves
the city of St.
Louis Park, and parts of west and downtown Minneapolis.
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Budget hearings and other dates set
The board scheduled public hearings for adoption of the 2017
budget and levy, and set a schedule for the Budget and Capital Investment
Committee to consider the proposed 2017 budget. The meetings will proceed as
follows:
County administrator presents proposed 2017 budget to County
Board
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 1:30 p.m.
County Board vote on 2017 maximum tax levy and budget
Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 1:30 p.m.
Public safety
Thursday, September 22, 2016, 1 – 4 p.m.
Library/Operations
Monday, September 26, 2016, 1 – 4 p.m.
Health
Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 9 a.m. – noon
Human Services and Public Health
Thursday, September 29, 2016, 1 – 4 p.m.
Public Works
Friday, September 30, 2016, 1 – 4 p.m..
Human Services and Public Health
Thursday, October 6, 2016, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (follow-up, if
needed)
Capital Budgeting Task Force and fees
Thursday, October 20, 2016, 9 a.m. – noon
Truth-in-Taxation public meeting
Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 6 p.m. Participants can park
for free after 5 p.m. in the Government Center ramp. Enter on 3rd Avenue.
Administrator amendments
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, during Budget and Capital
Investment Committee meeting
Commissioner amendments
Monday, December 12, 2016, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
County Board vote on 2017 budget and levy
Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 1:30 p.m.
County departments, agencies & other entities
Hennepin County libraries
Hennepin County Medical Center
Hennepin volunteers
Online services
Phone directory
Service Center information
Southwest Light Rail
Understanding your property tax
City of Minneapolis
City of St. Louis Park
Here's a quick look at the last 6 months. To
see more, check my website under "Stay Connected."
February
January
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Greetings!
I hope you enjoy this month's District 3 newsletter. Visit our website to
find more ways to connect with the county.
As ever, please get in touch any time.
My best,
The board approved a pilot to provide swimming lessons for underserved youth and communities in Hennepin County.
The pilot will be funded with $35,000 from the Hennepin Youth Sports
Program and will partner with the USA Swimming Foundation, a philanthropic branch of
the national governing body for competitive swimming. USA Swimming Foundation’s
“Make A Splash” initiative aims to give every child the opportunity to learn to
swim, and has already taught swim lessons to 4 million children by working with
more than 750 qualified lesson providers across the nation.
Eligible Hennepin County voters have until Tuesday, October 18, to preregister for the 2016 general
election. If you’ve recently moved or are a new voter, save time on Election Day. Register to vote or check
your voter registration
status at www.mnvotes.org.
Voters may also register
in person on Election Day, which is November 8, or vote
absentee for any reason.
For information about
voting and elections in Hennepin County, visit www.hennepin.us/elections.
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, offers free gun locks to Hennepin County residents.
The lock is a cable-style device and it is intended to discourage unauthorized access to a firearm, particularly by young children. Cable locks require that many types of firearms be unloaded before the cable lock is installed, providing an extra level of safety.
The free gun locks are available at:
- Hennepin County Sheriff’s Enforcement Services Headquarters at 9401 83rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
- Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Gun Permit Office at 350 S. 5th Street, Room 22, Minneapolis
Find out more information here about gun safety in your home.
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To share more about the work of Hennepin County,
we profile a county employee who lives in District 3. Each month spotlights a
person from varying departments.
Todd Monson
Todd Monson is a resident of the CARAG
neighborhood in south Minneapolis, and is the Department Administrator in the
Human Services and Public Health department.
Click here to find out how Todd makes Hennepin
County tick.
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Funding approved for bicycle and pedestrian projects
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Bikeway Program discretionary funding
to support closing gaps between existing bicycle trails. (Since
2002, the county has participated in 32 bicycle gap projects at a total cost of
$2.6 million.)
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Bikeway Development Participation
funding to build new bikeways. (Since 1998, the county has participated in
48 bikeway development projects at a total cost of $3.08 million.)
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Sidewalk Participation Program funding
for sidewalk and crosswalk improvements. (Since 2012, the county has
participated in 20 sidewalk participation projects at a total cost of $902,389.)
Read more about the Bikeway Program discretionary fund
Read more about the Sidewalk Participation Program
Read more about the Bikeway Development Participation
Program
Environmental Response Fund projects approved for funding
On July 19, the county agreed to fund nine Environmental Response Fund projects that will total more than $1 million. The funding will increase the tax base, enhance green space, and create permanent jobs, public recreation space, and affordable and market-rate housing. Newly funded projects in Hennepin County District 3 include:
Minneapolis
- City of Minneapolis assistance with asbestos and lead-based paint abatement at single and multi-family affordable rental homes in multiple locations.
St. Louis Park
- Morrie’s Dealership cleanup of contaminated soil associated with replacement of vacant commercial buildings with a new automobile dealership.
- Parkway 25 contaminated soil cleanup associated with development of new multi-family, market-rate housing units and ground-level commercial space.
Countywide
- Hennepin County Lead Hazard Reduction Program lead-based paint assessment and removal at affordable housing units throughout Hennepin County.
County will be work-study employer for MCTC students
The board approved a plan to work with Minneapolis Community and
Technical College to employ students on a work-study basis at Hennepin County.
Students will be made available by MCTC for performance of specific work
assignments which will be determined based on the needs of Hennepin County
departments. The partnership is a strategy to address current and future
workforce needs. Students will receive pay through the work-study program and
Hennepin County will be responsible for 25 percent of the students’ salary.
County to participate in contract disparity study
The board approved a joint contract with the State of Minnesota to complete a contract compliance disparity study. The study will examine utilization and availability of minority- and women-owned firms among a consortium of Minnesota public agencies to assess current measures to address potential discrimination. The state and other agencies are sharing in the cost. The county will receive a draft study in September 2017.
Read more about the contract disparity study.
You're invited! In addition to our regularly scheduled board meetings, the County Board often meets for updates on Thursday mornings. These are informal opportunities to discuss emerging issues. No decisions are made, and the topics are subject to change. Board briefings occur in the board room on the 24th floor of the Hennepin County Government Center and are open to the public. Call my office to confirm briefing time and location.
August 25, Infant Team, budget, and property tax update
Get an insider’s view of Hennepin County government, and take advantage of behind the scenes tours at several county facilities. Learn more about how the state's largest county serves residents every day. Visit www.hennepin.us/citizensacademy to find session dates and topics, or to register. The fall session is full, however, inquiries are accepted year-round and people can add their name to a list to be notified the next time registration opens (spring 2017).
Congratulations to the 14 District 3 registrants for the Fall Hennepin County Citizens Academy.
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