Council evaluates accessibility of services, facilities Included in the evaluation is a look at Council facilities at 400 locations across the metro area including offices, treatment plants, transit garages, and other transit facilities. August 26, 2019
Parks study to focus on youth Youth-serving nonprofit organizations are invited to apply to collaborate on the project and will be compensated for their work. August 19, 2019
Metro HRA considers minimum rent requirement, biennial inspections, measures related to homelessness The 5-year plan identifies key goals that the agency will be working to achieve during the next several years. August 19, 2019
Council awards grants to acquire property for regional parks and trails The abundance of places to enjoy the outdoors and recreate contributes to livability in the Twin Cities and our health and well-being. August 16, 2019
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