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35 Additionally, the City Council should identify other topics that should be added to Roseville’s 36 Legislative Priorities. 37 Staff is recommending that the following items should be discussed for possible inclusion to the 2021 38 Legislative Priorities: 39 Increase in fees allocated to local Deputy Registrars. This was a city legislative priority in 40 2019 and the Legislature did approve a fee increase during that session. However, additional 41 increases are needed due to the impact of COVID-19 and the rollout of the new statewide 42 licensing system by the State, which puts more work burden on Deputy Registrar staff. Metro 43 Cities has a direct legislative policy advocating for increases in fees and more equitable sharing 44 of state fees in orderto help local Deputy Registrars fund operations. (Attachment B). 45 Local Option Sales Tax. State law allows local governments to institute a local sales tax after 46 legislative approval and a voter referendum. This is a topic briefly discussed by the City Council 47 in the past and given the current condition of the economy due to the COVID pandemic, it may 48 not be appropriate to include as a legislative priority at this time. Additional information about 49 the local sales tax option process is included as Attachment C. 50 Additional Funding for the OVAL. In the last legislative session, the City of Roseville 51 received $3.9 million of funding in the bonding bill for the OVAL. In a condition assessment 52 report conducted in 2018, costs of approximately $5 million were identified for repairs and 53 improvement to the OVAL and its associated facilities. An additional $1.1 million is needed to 54 complete all identified and needed improvements. The next state bonding bill will be considered 55 in 2022. 56 Prior to taking her seat, Council member Strahan provided information on her legislative priorities to the 57 City Council which is included as Attachment D, along with the documents referenced in the email. 58 P OLICY O BJECTIVE 59 Advocating for Roseville’s Legislative Priorities will provide a voice to the Minnesota Legislature and 60 Governor on items and issues that are important to the community and city operations. 61 B UDGET I MPLICATIONS 62 Not directly applicable to the Legislative Priorities. However individual items may have a cost impact to 63 the City, either negatively or positively, depending on the topic and outcome. 64 S TAFF R ECOMMENDATION 65 Staff recommends the City Council should review 2020 Legislative Priorities and discuss what should be 66 included as part of the 2021 Legislative Priorities 67 R EQUESTED C OUNCIL A CTION 68 The City Council should discuss and provide direction on Roseville’s 2021 Legislative Priorities for staff 69 to bring back for final consideration at a future City Council meeting. Prepared by: Patrick Trudgeon, City Manager (651) 792-7021 Attachments: A: 2020 Roseville Legislative Priorities B: Metro Cities Legislative policy regarding Deputy Registrar Fees C: Minnesota Local Option Sales Tax Information D: Council member Strahan’s Legislative Priorities Page 2 of 2