Lakeville City Council Worksession 1-22-24

Monday, January 22, 2024

Legislative priorities roundtable

Regional public safety training facility funding

County Road 50 and I-35 interchange improvements

Legislative fix for comprehensive plan environmental reviews

Solar garden project credit concerns

School Resource Officer (SRO) legislation

Metropolitan Council governance and reform

Met Council task force report

Property tax relief strategies

Firefighter pension support

Transportation funding and sales tax distribution

Unfunded mandates related to the new state flag/emblem

Notable Quotes (3)

Our commitment is always been to hold them accountable to and hold them to their promise that this will be the first thing coming out of session.

Jeff Woody
SRO LegislationDiscussing the SRO legislative correction.

If you imagine the last 494 project in order to mitigate the greenhouse gas... they would have had to build 100 roundabouts in the sub-region.

Zack Duckworth
TransportationWarning about greenhouse gas bill impacts on road projects.

It's a fallacy that it would create more transparency or accountability it would in my opinion add another layer of government.

Mary Liz Holberg
Met Council GovernanceCommenting on the idea of an elected Met Council.

People (6)

Jeff WoodyState Representative

Representative for District 7B representing Lakeville.

Mary Liz HolbergDakota County Commissioner

Representing Dakota County; focused on Met Council and transportation issues.

Zack DuckworthSenator

Representing Senate District 57; active on I-35 and SRO legislative issues.

Wendy WolfMet Council Representative

Representing Lakeville area on the Metropolitan Council.

Bill DyerDakota County Commissioner

Representing District Four; contributor to transportation project funding.

AlisonCongressional Liaison

Representing Congressman Craig's office for federal bonding liaison.

Places Mentioned

LakevilleDakota CountyCounty Road 50I-35 CorridorBurnsvilleMinneapolisElco

Events & Meetings (1)

  • January 22nd Lakeville City Council work session
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