Regional and local planning go hand-in-hand Local comprehensive plans reflect the vision of metro area cities and townships. The Met Council reviews the plans to ensure planned growth is compatible with regional infrastructure investment. August 7, 2019
Soccer stadium features innovative rainwater reuse system The new rainwater reuse system is expected to recycle more than 2 million gallons of rainwater every year. August 6, 2019
Vintage sandstone tunnel makes for challenging sewer cleaning project An Environmental Services regional interceptor cleaning project has been an interesting mix of technology, geology, and sewer design and construction dating back to the mid-1930s. August 6, 2019
Tax-base sharing supports more orderly development and improves equity After more than 40 years, the region’s Fiscal Disparities program continues to support orderly and efficient development, equity, and economic competitiveness of the Twin Cities area. August 5, 2019
Former mayor connects the dots between where people work and where they live Mike Webb learned, firsthand, the need for homes that are affordable to working people. August 5, 2019
Council approves 2020 wastewater rates The municipal wastewater charge will rise 3.6% overall, although any given city or town’s charge will vary based on its flow relative to total regional flow volume. July 24, 2019
Council awards $3 million to local projects promoting jobs, economic development The grants are part of the Council’s Livable Communities program, a voluntary, incentive-based approach to helping communities achieve their regional and local goals. July 24, 2019
Council’s wastewater operations earn management, environmental awards Metropolitan Council Environmental Services was recognized during a national conference held in Minneapolis earlier this month. July 22, 2019
Council offers water efficiency grants to municipal water suppliers Grants can be used for rebates to residents who replace inefficient water-using devices with approved devices that use substantially less water, or for irrigation system audits. July 19, 2019
Travel on butterfly wings to a regional park Buses and trains aren’t just for getting to work, or the doctor, or a professional sports game. Several Metro Transit routes go to regional parks. July 16, 2019
Minneapolis Police Inspector Eddie Frizell will lead Metro Transit Police Department A veteran Minneapolis police officer with decades of experience in multiple aspects of law enforcement, Frizell will fill the position August 5. July 12, 2019
Met Council grants will promote equity in regional park use Council policy makers want to make sure that residents of all ages, abilities, incomes, ethnicities, cultures, and national origins can enjoy the region’s abundance of regional parks and trails. June 28, 2019
New website gives local governments easy access to wastewater flow data, I/I program information “We developed this tool in answer to a request from our most recent community task force on inflow and infiltration,” explained Anna Bessel, Assistant Manager for Engineering Programs. June 25, 2019