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: Wastewater & Water Date: 3/21/2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Capital Region Watershed District 595 Aldine Street Saint Paul, MN 55104 Google Map Workshop to develop metro-targeted drinking water source protection guidance The Metropolitan Council will hold a workshop on March 21 to kick off the first step in a project to develop metro-targeted drinking water source protection guidance. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 1/1/2019 12:00 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: Wastewater & Water Date: 12/13/2018 Growth in northwest metro prompts wastewater investment Following a public hearing in January and Council review and approval in February, the Council would acquire the new Crow River wastewater treatment plant in Rogers, to launch in 2030. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 12/12/2018 Council advances proposed wastewater reuse facility for southeast metro The Council will provide reclaimed water to Enerkem’s proposed waste-to-biofuels facility in Dakota County. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 11/26/2018 Sewer Availability Charge for industries will change in January Industrial customers of the Council’s wastewater treatment services will have another option to pay SAC for their process wastewater flows. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 11/1/2018 Council wastewater rates are very competitive In 2016, households in the Twin Cities paid about $274 per year for wastewater collection and treatment service. That’s 41% less than households in our peer regions across the country. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 10/24/2018 Regional sanitary sewer project works around a Saint Paul eagle nest Work on the Beltline Interceptor Sewer is covered under a special federal permit for construction taking place near an eagle nest. 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