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Tremendous progress was made in two additional areas of importance (we were SO CLOSE on both and will continue to build on the groundwork accomplished and work to get these over the finish line next session): • MN Small Cities and other city groups successfully lobbied for a $30 million LGA increase in the base formula. This was part of the final agreement and has bipartisan support. • For the first time EVER the House, Senate and Governor all had dedicated, ongoing funding for small city Transportation needs included in their proposals. There was agreement behind the scenes to provide ongoing funding for small cities but the larger transportation bill got hung up. Other MN Small Cities successesthis past year include: • We once again held a series of successful 'DC virtual fly -in' calls with our Congressional leaders in DC, bringing them up to speed on what Minnesota's small cities' current needs are. • We held a number of Lunch & Learn zoom webinars - on various topics of importance to small cities - that were well attended. We thank you for your participation and valuable input! • On his "mini -tours"' around the state, Executive Director Cap O'Rourke dropped in on dozens of small cities last summer/fall for short, face-to-face `get to know you' meetings. Cap looks forward to more visits again this season, so let us know if you'd like to be included! • We piggybacked on the LMC Annual Conference and created two FUN networking events that offered small city attendees to get to know one another and swap "war stories" and successes! • Regular member communication via monthly newsletters in the off -session months and weekly session updates during the legislative session. Members also occasionally receive special bulletins if/when there is relevant information or breaking news that cannot wait. In the `22223 Membership year our focus will turn toward the following activities: • Expanding the online Member Discussion / Q&A Forums. We may all be far apart geographically, but you don't have to go it alone! This is also where you'll find Program Opportunity notifications. • Establishing periodic, regional, online member meetings and/or region -specific webmars with MAOSC Regional Directors. And of course, we're always working on TOP legislative priorities. These will be redefined / determined at the Annual Fall Retreat Board Meeting in October/November. On behalf of the entire MOASC 2022-2023 Board of Directors. Thank You in advance, for your support! We look forward to your membership/renewal and appreciate our continued relationship with your city's leadership team as we all work together to make a positive impact on small communities throughout the state.