25 Sep Council Chair tours Scott and Carver Counties with partnerships top of mind Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff continues the seven-county circuit as the newly appointed head of the regional planning agency. She most recently enjoyed visits to Scott and Carver Counties. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water
24 Aug Metro area cities can apply for funding to improve local sewers Effort aimed at keeping region’s water supply clean and affordable. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water
24 Aug Council approves first grant aimed at preserving manufactured housing, boosting home ownership among people of color Grant recipient represents 78% of affordable housing in City of Corcoran Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning, Wastewater & Water
27 Jul Council awards $4 million in grants promoting jobs, economic development Two smaller grants help fund transit-oriented development projects. Posted In:
18 Jul Final 2016 population estimates are now available. The estimates are the official population and household estimates for state government purposes, including how local government aid (LGA) and local street aid allocations are determined. Posted In: Communities, Planning
27 Sep Join Gov. Mark Dayton, Chair Alene Tchourumoff and key administration leaders in a conversation on how to improve water quality in the Twin Cities metro area Gov. Mark Dayton wants to hear from Minnesotans from all walks of life - business leaders, scientists, outdoor enthusiasts, farmers, and YOU - on ways we can improve water quality in Minnesota by 25% by the year 2025. Posted In: Council News, Wastewater & Water
18 Sep Upcoming Council and Committee meetings The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water
16 Oct Council water supply team earns kudos from U of M A Met Council and U of M partnership earns kudos for helping metro area businesses and organizations find ways to conserve water and save money. Posted In: Council News, Planning, Wastewater & Water
16 Oct Council awards engagement contracts for I-94 study The Metropolitan Council has awarded six contracts totaling $161,000 to community-based organizations to engage people in MnDOT’s Rethinking I-94 Study. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning, Transportation
11 Oct Council promotes inclusion in contracting opportunities Council purchasing practices will engage more diverse businesses in economic opportunities and ensure access to jobs is more inclusive and equitable. Posted In: Council News, Planning, Transportation
11 Oct The cost of persistent racial and ethnic disparities in the Twin Cities region Longstanding and persistent trend will cost the region opportunities for continued growth, economic prosperity, greater livability, improved neighborhoods. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning
28 Sep Council “green infrastructure” grants support local water initiatives In September, the Council awarded $1 million to five metro cities looking to improve water quality and encourage conservation. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water
18 Sep Regional park visits climb to nearly 48 million in 2016 The region’s vast network of parks and trails got nearly 48 million visits last year, a one percent increase over the previous year, and an increase of 11 million visits since 2006. Posted In: Communities, Parks
21 Sep SWLRT construction bids did not meet cost expectations and responsiveness requirements The Council also voted to direct project staff to look at ways to reduce costs and prepare to reissue the invitation for civil construction bids in October. Posted In: Council News, Planning, Transportation
5 Oct St. Paul man honors mother with Metro Transit farewell tour Dorothy Carter was fiercely independent. but she never had a drivers license and never drove a car. For all 94 years of her life, she took public transportation. Posted In: Transportation
27 Sep Metro Transit will offer $1 fare for low-income riders The Transit Assistance Program, which was a pilot program last year, will allow qualified commuters to ride anytime for a discounted rate of $1. Posted In: Transportation
7 Sep Corcoran mobile home park gets $235K matching grant Maple Hill Estates mobile home park in Corcoran has landed a first-of-its-kind $234,832 matching grant from the Metropolitan Council. Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning, Wastewater & Water
23 Aug New Met Council chair sits down with Anoka County Board, which has fought for more control The meeting, which included several Met Council members and staff, was cordial. Board Chair Rhonda Sivarajah told Tchourumoff that its push to restructure the council wasn’t aimed at current members. Posted In: Council News, Planning
31 Jul Twin Cities Employers Bumping Up against Employee-Housing Mismatch The Minneapolis/Saint Paul metropolitan area is a prime example of how strong employment growth is putting a strain on the housing supply available in many U.S. cities. Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning
16 Aug LRT Build program puts graduates on career track The Met Council has partnered with several organizations to create the 10-week apprenticeship program Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning, Transportation
3 Jul New Met Council chair a good choice Alene Tchourumoff, the state rail director, was appointed head of the Metropolitan Council by Gov. Mark Dayton last week. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water