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Local Government Division

3/24/2021
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HF718 (Vang) Cities authorized to adopt pesticide control ordinances.
*This bill will be heard for informational purposes. No action will be taken.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp NOTE: HTV 1 and HTV 2 will provide live closed captioning. Video archives of meetings streamed on HTV 3, 4, and 5 will have closed captions added. Other reasonable accessibility accommodations may be made with advance notice.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation, please contact Jenny Nash at: jenny.nash@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-4122. Please do not contact her with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda.

Meeting documents will be posted on the Local Government Division website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92010

Public Testimony:
• Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn
• If you wish to testify, please contact Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn and copy Josh.Kilgard@house.mn by 4:00pm on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
• If you plan to submit written testimony, please send to Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn by 8:30 am, Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Bills Added:
HF718 (Vang) - Cities authorized to adopt pesticide control ordinances.
Attachments:
LocalGovAgenda-3-22-21.pdf (3/23/2021)
HF0718.2.pdf (3/23/2021)
HF0718.pdf (3/23/2021)
Letter-MPMA-HF718.pdf (3/23/2021)
Letter-City of Minneapolis-HF718.pdf (3/23/2021)
Letter-RISE and CropLife America-HF718.pdf (3/23/2021)
Local Gov. Div. 10th official minutes.pdf (3/23/2021)
Letter-Xerces Society-HF 718.pdf (3/23/2021)
Letter-Pollinator Friendly Alliance-HF718.pdf (3/23/2021)
Letter-Humming for Bees-HF718.pdf (3/23/2021)
Letter-Margaret Monson-HF718.pdf (3/23/2021)

Local Government Division

3/17/2021
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*Agenda Change: Bill Removed.

HF89 (Elkins) Ranked-choice voting; use in federal and state office provided; jurisdictions authorized to adopt and use for local offices; adoption, implementation, and use procedures established; municipalities allowed use of electronic voting systems with reallocation feature; and rulemaking authorized.
**NOTE: This bill (HF89) will be heard for informational purposes and be laid over. No action will be taken.

**Additional bills may be added.

HF1746 (Boldon) has been removed from the agenda.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp NOTE: HTV 1 and HTV 2 will provide live closed captioning. Video archives of meetings streamed on HTV 3, 4, and 5 will have closed captions added. Other reasonable accessibility accommodations may be made with advance notice.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation, please contact Jenny Nash at: jenny.nash@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-4122. Please do not contact her with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda.

Meeting documents will be posted on the Local Government Division website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92010

Public Testimony:
• Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn
• If you wish to testify, please contact Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn and copy Josh.Kilgard@house.mn by 4:00pm on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Due to time constraints, testimony may be limited.
• Written testimony is encouraged. If you plan to submit written testimony, please send to Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn by 8:30 am, Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Bills Added:
HF89 (Elkins) - Elections; ranked-choice voting provided for in federal and state office elections; jurisdictions authorized to adopt ranked-choice voting for local offices; adoption, implementation, and use of ranked-choice voting procedures established; municipalities allowed to use electronic voting systems with reallocation feature; and rulemaking authorized.
Attachments:
HF0089.0.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Mary Pat Blake.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony - George Beck.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Larry LaVercombe.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Marcia Wattson.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Dr. Mike Osterholm.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Rob Albright.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Anita Smithson.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Laura Calbone.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-J. Mark Haugland.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Jenna Carter.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony- MN Business Leaders.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-City of MInneapolis.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Steve Lindaas.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Deb White.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Sarah Kruger.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Erin Zamoff.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Bruce Kennedy.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-League of Minnesota Cities.pdf (3/16/2021)
Local Options Resolutions-Melrose, Hopkins, Otter Tail County, Red Wing, Rochester.pdf (3/16/2021)
Local Govt. Div. 9th Official minutes.pdf (3/16/2021)
Additional Written Testimony HF89.pdf (3/16/2021)
LocalGovAgenda-3-17-21 UPDATED.pdf (3/16/2021)
hf0089i.pdf (3/16/2021)
Testimony-Maureen K. Reed.pdf (3/16/2021)
Letter-Secretary of State Steve Simon.pdf (3/16/2021)
Additional Testimony for Local Government Division 3-17-21.pdf (3/17/2021)

Local Government Division

3/10/2021
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*Agenda Change: Bill Added.

HF1565 (Elkins) Municipality authorized to establish street improvement district.
HF1481 (Olson, L.) Duluth; Seaway Port Authority modified to allow for creation of a nonprofit.
*HF1947 (Olson, L.) Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center enacting language modified.
HF1671 (Nelson, M.) County competitive bidding modified.
**Amendments are due by 8:30 am, Tuesday, March 9, 2021

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp NOTE: HTV 1 and HTV 2 will provide live closed captioning. Video archives of meetings streamed on HTV 3, 4, and 5 will have closed captions added. Other reasonable accessibility accommodations may be made with advance notice.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation, please contact Jenny Nash at: jenny.nash@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-4122. Please do not contact her with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda.

Meeting documents will be posted on the Local Government Division website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92010

Public Testimony:
• Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn
• If you wish to testify, please contact Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn and copy Josh.Kilgard@house.mn by 4:00pm on Tuesday, March 9, 2021
• If you plan to submit written testimony, please send to Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn by 8:30 am, Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Bills Added:
HF1565 (Elkins) - Municipality authorized to establish street improvement district.
HF1481 (Olson) - Duluth; Seaway Port Authority modified to allow for creation of a nonprofit.
HF1671 (Nelson) - County competitive bidding modified.
HF1947 (Olson) - Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center enacting language modified.
Attachments:
LocalGovAgenda-3-10-21.pdf (3/9/2021)
HF1565.0.pdf (3/9/2021)
hf1565i.pdf (3/9/2021)
H1565A1.pdf (3/9/2021)
H1565A2.pdf (3/9/2021)
H1565A3.pdf (3/9/2021)
H1565A4.pdf (3/9/2021)
H1565A5.pdf (3/9/2021)
H1565A6.pdf (3/9/2021)
Handouts HF1565 Support.pdf (3/9/2021)
Handout HF1565 Oppose.pdf (3/9/2021)
HF1947.0.pdf (3/9/2021)
H1947A1.pdf (3/9/2021)
hf1947i.pdf (3/9/2021)
HF1671.0.pdf (3/9/2021)
HF1481.0.pdf (3/9/2021)
Elkins HF1565 Presentation.pdf (3/9/2021)
Local Gov. Div. 8th Official Minutes.pdf (3/9/2021)
Handouts HF1671.pdf (3/9/2021)

Local Government Division

3/3/2021
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Agenda Change: Bill Added.

HF702 (Becker-Finn) Cities and towns allowed to require additional licensing for hotels.
HF1359 (Freiberg) Towns and political subdivision authorized to established inflow and infiltration prevention programs and make loans or grants to property owners.
HF1350 (Boldon) Cities of the first class authority provided to impose ordinances on land or fee dedication on permit applications.
HF1565 (Elkins) Municipality authorized to establish street improvement district.
*Amendments are due for all bills by 8:30am, Tuesday, March 2, 2021

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp NOTE: HTV 1 and HTV 2 will provide live closed captioning. Video archives of meetings streamed on HTV 3, 4, and 5 will have closed captions added. Other reasonable accessibility accommodations may be made with advance notice.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation, please contact Jenny Nash at: jenny.nash@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-4122. Please do not contact her with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda.

Meeting documents will be posted on the Local Government Division website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92010

Public Testimony:
• Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn
• If you wish to testify, please contact Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn and copy Josh.Kilgard@house.mn by 4:00pm on Tuesday, March 2, 2021
• If you plan to submit written testimony, please send to Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn by 8:30 am, Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Bills Added:
HF702 (Becker-Finn) - Cities and towns allowed to require additional licensing for hotels.
HF1359 (Freiberg) - Towns and political subdivision authorized to established inflow and infiltration prevention programs and make loans or grants to property owners.
HF1350 (Boldon) - Cities of the first class provided authority to impose ordinances on land or fee dedication on permit applications.
HF1565 (Elkins) - Municipality authorized to establish street improvement district.
Attachments:
LocalGovAgenda-3-3-21.pdf (3/2/2021)
HF0702.0.pdf (3/2/2021)
hf0702i.pdf (3/2/2021)
HF1359.0.pdf (3/2/2021)
HF1350.0.pdf (3/2/2021)
hf1350i.pdf (3/2/2021)
H1350A1.pdf (3/2/2021)
H1350A2.pdf (3/2/2021)
H1350A3.pdf (3/2/2021)
H1350A4.pdf (3/2/2021)
HF1565.0.pdf (3/2/2021)
hf1565i.pdf (3/2/2021)
H1565A1.pdf (3/2/2021)
H1565A2.pdf (3/2/2021)
H1565A3.pdf (3/2/2021)
H1565A4.pdf (3/2/2021)
H1565A5.pdf (3/2/2021)
Handouts HF1565 Support.pdf (3/2/2021)
Handout HF1565 Oppose.pdf (3/2/2021)
Feb. 24th 2020 seventh official local gov. minutes.pdf (3/2/2021)
Handout HF1350 Support.pdf (3/2/2021)
Handout HF1350 Oppose.pdf (3/2/2021)
Additional Handout HF1565.pdf (3/2/2021)
HF1359 Presentation.pdf (3/2/2021)

Local Government Division

2/24/2021
Audio Available: Download Mp3
HF820 (Koegel) Open Meeting Law; public body member allowed to attend meetings from a private location more than three times in 2021.
HF1140 (Elkins) Open Meeting Law; terminology and requirements modified related to meetings conducted through the use of telephone or interactive technology.
HF738 (Haley) Lake City; port authority commission establishment permitted.
* Amendments are due for all bills by 8:30am, Tuesday, February 23, 2021

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp NOTE: HTV 1 and HTV 2 will provide live closed captioning. Video archives of meetings streamed on HTV 3, 4, and 5 will have closed captions added. Other reasonable accessibility accommodations may be made with advance notice.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation, please contact Jenny Nash at: jenny.nash@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-4122. Please do not contact her with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda.

Meeting documents will be posted on the Local Government Division website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92010

Public Testimony:
• Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn
• If you wish to testify, please contact Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn and copy Josh.Kilgard@house.mn by 4:00pm on Tuesday, February 23, 2021
• If you plan to submit written testimony, please send to Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn by 8:30 am, Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
Bills Added:
HF820 (Koegel) - Open Meeting Law; recording votes and interactive technology provided, meetings provided for during emergencies, and member of public body allowed to attend a meeting from a private location more than three times in calendar year 2021.
HF1140 (Elkins) - Open Meeting Law; terminology and requirements modified related to meetings conducted through the use of telephone or interactive technology.
HF738 (Haley) - Lake City; port authority commission establishment permitted.
Attachments:
LocalGovAgenda-2-24-21.pdf (2/23/2021)
HF0820.0.pdf (2/23/2021)
H0820A1.pdf (2/23/2021)
Letter Coalition Local Governments HF820.pdf (2/23/2021)
Letter Center for Rural Affairs HF820.pdf (2/23/2021)
HF1140.0.pdf (2/23/2021)
HF1140 House Research Summary.pdf (2/23/2021)
H1140A1.pdf (2/23/2021)
HF0738.0.pdf (2/23/2021)
HF0738 House Research Summary.pdf (2/23/2021)
Local Gov. Div. Feb. 17th Sixth Official minute.pdf (2/23/2021)
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