Posted In: About Council, Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 10/30/2017 Directly influence regional policy Metropolitan Council advisory committees seek applicants for openings Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 9/25/2017 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 8/24/2017 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 Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 8/24/2017 Metro area cities can apply for funding to improve local sewers Effort aimed at keeping region’s water supply clean and affordable. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 8/11/2017 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 2/23/2018 2:20 PM - Location: various locations and dates Upcoming Council and Committee meetings The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 7/18/2018 Council offers $500,000 for local project to reduce inflow and infiltration from private property Local communities are invited to apply for up to $500,000 to demonstrate effective ways of reducing inflow and infiltration into the regional wastewater system from private property sources. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 7/17/2018 Council launches public outreach website on inflow and infiltration Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) has launched a website with resources for local governments and property owners. Read more
Posted In: Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 7/11/2018 Public hearing Aug. 30 on adding solids processing capacity at the Metro Plant A fourth incinerator would provide solids processing capacity during maintenance and meet the wastewater treatment needs of the 500,000 new residents expected in the plant’s service area by 2050. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 6/27/2018 Council adopts facility plan for wastewater reuse project in Inver Grove Heights and Rosemount The proposed project advances the reuse of wastewater once it’s been treated by the Council. Read more
Posted In: Parks, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 6/27/2018 Proposed sewer improvement project in Minnehaha Regional Park would address risk of aging sewer failure A 1930s-era sewer tunnel beneath the creek, near Hiawatha Avenue and the METRO Blue Line, is in serious need of repair. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 3/28/2018 Met Council works to take the sting out of a little-known new-business fee TwinCities.com Pioneer Press Part of the goal is to help businesses better estimate expenses and allow restaurants to create temporary expansions, such as seasonal patios and sidewalk seating, without undue burden. Read more
Posted In: Council News, Wastewater & Water Date: 3/17/2018 State wants Met Council to help clean up Pig's Eye Lake in St. Paul Star Tribune The cleanup push comes amid separate efforts to restore habitats and attract park visitors to a remote corner of St. Paul. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 2/27/2018 Eagan wastewater plant in line for $19 million in upgrades Star Tribune Metropolitan Council project will replace old components and reduce emissions. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 2/2/2018 Met Council is another of Minnesota's miracles Star Tribune Our success is a regional story — at risk of an unhappy ending. Commentary by Lori Sturdevant. Read more
Posted In: Council News, Wastewater & Water Date: 11/17/2017 Met Council to help industrial businesses treat wastewater at the source Star Tribune Council program may be first of its kind in U.S. Read more