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: About Council, Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 2/13/2019 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Minneapolis (location TBA) Public meeting for process to appoint Council members, Feb. 13 Meeting will include testimony from the candidates for four Council districts: 5, 6, 7 and 8. Will be streamed on the Council’s Twitter feed, @MetCouncilNews. Read more
Posted In: About Council, Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 2/12/2019 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Savage City Hall 6000 McColl Dr. Savage, MN 55378 | Google Map Public meeting for process to appoint Council members, Feb. 12 Meeting will include testimony from the candidates for four Council districts: 3,4,15 and 16. Will be streamed on the Council’s Twitter feed, @MetCouncilNews. Read more
Posted In: About Council, Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 1/30/2019 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Oakdale City Hall 1584 Hadley Ave N Oakdale, MN 55128 | Google Map Public meeting for process to appoint Council members, Jan. 30 Meeting will include testimony from the candidates for four Council districts: 11, 12, 13 and 14. Will be streamed on the Council’s Twitter feed, @MetCouncilNews. Read more
Posted In: About Council, Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 1/29/2019 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Blaine City Hall 10801 Town Square Drive NE Blaine, MN 55449 | Google Map Public meeting for process to appoint Council members, Jan. 29 Meeting will include testimony from the candidates for four Council districts: 1, 2, 9 and 10. Will be streamed on the Council’s Twitter feed, @MetCouncilNews. 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: 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: Wastewater & Water Date: 10/11/2018 New report: River water quality sees big improvement, some declines in last 40 years Generally, concentrations of sediment, bacteria and phosphorus decreased from 1976 to 2015, but nitrogen and chloride increased. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 10/4/2018 Council digs in to keep region’s wastewater system in tip-top shape Investments in wastewater infrastructure pay off in water quality, public health, livability. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 8/29/2018 Sewer separation, inflow and infiltration reduction efforts are paying off The Metropolitan Council and City of Minneapolis have reached another milestone in joint efforts to protect public health and water quality. 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