Council NEWS & EVENTS

Council, Minneapolis, St. Paul housing waiting lists open through June 18 at noon

The waiting lists are now closed.

Southwest LRT project creates job, business opportunities

The largest public works project in Minnesota’s history is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and $350 million in payroll.

Gov. Walz brokers budget deal that improves the lives of all Minnesotans

Compromise includes funding for transit, regional parks, and water supply.

College students help guide Council’s landscaping, water quality work

A partnership between the University of St. Thomas and the Met Council is benefitting students and the natural environment. The work may, in some cases, result in long-term savings.

Planning resilient communities to confront climate change

Rising temperatures. More rain and extreme weather. Changes in wildlife, environment, foliage, and habitat. Longer allergy season. The signs of climate change are all around us.

Jordan: Small in size, but ambitious

A 3.3-square-mile rural center community of 6,200 with a good understanding of Mother Nature’s reign; with much of the city located in a floodplain, it is vulnerable to flooding.

Belle Plaine: Healthy people, healthy city

The city of Belle Plaine has big aspirations in its Destination Belle Plaine 2040 plan, with goals of stewardship, long-term economic prosperity, social equity, livability and sustainability.

Public health guides Osseo resiliency planning

Healthy generations: It’s a phrase that defines the City of Osseo’s vision for growth and development.

Shoreview: Resilient, Responsive and Ready

In its Destination Shoreview 2040 Plan, the city focuses on energy efficiency, water quality, water conservation, waste reduction and new infrastructure technology.

White Bear Lake: Envisioning a resilient community

The goal of the city's 2040 Comprehensive Plan is to “become more resilient in the face of an evolving climate.”

Chair says transit system ready for busiest day of the year

With sports events and the State Fair, roads will be busy Thursday. Council Chair Tchourumoff says it's the best time to let Metro Transit do the driving.

Chair tours Washington, Dakota, Anoka Counties

Regional tour highlights partnerships.

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

Metro area cities can apply for funding to improve local sewers

Effort aimed at keeping region’s water supply clean and affordable.

New Met Council Chair begins 7-county tour

Alene Tchourumoff kicks off tour of Metro area to hear directly from regional leaders and partners on ways to continue to build and strengthen the region.

Alene Tchourumoff sworn in as 15th Chair of Metropolitan Council

Tchourumoff aims to make region economically competitive with cities worldwide.

Council awards $4 million in grants promoting jobs, economic development

Two smaller grants help fund transit-oriented development projects.
 

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.

Council receives low-interest PFA loan for 2017 wastewater projects

The Metropolitan Council received a $40 million loan from the Minnesota Clean Water Revolving Fund to finance multiple wastewater treatment projects.

New documentary on affordable housing in the Twin Cities region to air on TPT

A new documentary about the state of affordable housing in the Twin Cities region will air on Twin Cities Public Television starting Sunday, June 11.

Upcoming Council and Committee meetings

The Council and its committees meet regularly most months.  Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings.   

Public Hearing on Housing Goals for Livable Communities Housing Incentives Account Program through 2020

We're receiving public comment on affordable and life-cycle housing goals with new municipalities electing to participate in the metropolitan Livable Communities Housing Incentives Account Program for the period 2011 to 2020.

Livable Communities Projects: Community Engagement Primer

This session will focus on planning your community engagement process, with a particular focus on suburban communities.

Comment on draft Public Transit and Human Services Transportation Coordinated Plan

The plan supports coordination of transportation services between transit providers and human service agencies that serve people who have a disability, older adults, and people who have low incomes.

Public comment for the proposed Metro Transit Police Department on use of body cameras

Comment during the regularly scheduled Met Council meeting on January 8, 2020.

New Met Council chair a good choice

Star Tribune

Alene Tchourumoff, the state rail director, was appointed head of the Metropolitan Council by Gov. Mark Dayton last week.

Counterpoint: In the Twin Cities area, transit is needed, wanted — and it works

Star Tribune

Here's the evidence — and here's why Kansas City and Indianapolis are poor examples for the Center of the American Experiment to cite in defense of highways. 

Southwest Light Rail Still On Track After Legislative Session

KSTP.,com

Despite repeated threats to the Southwest Light Rail Line during the 2017 legislative session, the project remains on track.

After 41 years, Metro Transit driver retires

KARE11 TV

Sixty-two-year-old Renee Stafford had her normal passengers as well as family and friends on her final day as a bus driver.

Rosenblum: Grocery store on wheels delivers to Twin Cities 'food deserts'

Star Tribune

Twin Cities Mobile Market, a retrofitted Metro Transit bus loaded with food, expanded in May.

As the Met Council turns 50, the regional government agency faces challenges

Star Tribune

The region has grown dramatically since 1967, and its unique government has evolved along with it. 

Carver County Putting Rainwater to Good Use

KSTP.com

A simple concept is saving one county thousands of dollars. Officials in Carver County are taking the rain from storms and putting it back into different communities for good use.

Money Savers: Trimming your water bill

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Officials in Carver County are taking the rain from storms and putting it back into different communities for good use.

Proposed overhaul of Met Council would go to far

Star Tribune Editorial

The future health of the region should guide Legislature, Dayton. 

‘We matter’: People with disabilities and those who serve them rally at the Capitol

Lakeshore Weekly News

Limitations in public transit have led to people with disabilities being fired; disability advocates joining others in opposing budget cuts to transit.