2025 Legislative Breakfasts
Connect with legislative colleagues, Met Council representatives, and city leaders from your area on important local and regional issues. The events begin at 7:30 a.m. with a hot breakfast and casual conversation followed by the program from 8:00-9:30 a.m.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Region I Legislative Breakfast: Inver Grove Heights
Friday, January 24, 2025
Veterans Memorial Community Center
8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 (view map)
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Region I city housing one-page handouts
2025 MLC's Legislative Priorities​
MLC's Proposed Solutions to the Housing Gap​​
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AGENDA:
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7:30 a.m.
Casual Conversation and Breakfast
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8:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
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8:10 a.m.
Overview of 2025 MLC Legislative Priorities
Tom Poul, Attorney and Lobbyist, Poul Haas
Learn about MLC’s four main legislative priorities for 2025, vital for addressing the unique challenges and opportunities in our cities. Find out what the state’s housing gap means for MLC communities, and understand what barriers are impacting overall housing production and making it difficult to build affordable housing.
8:40 a.m.
Opening Doors: Creative Solutions to Housing Availability and Affordability
Luke Hellier, Mayor, Lakeville
Anne Burt, Mayor, Woodbury
Mike Maguire, Mayor, Eagan
Hear how three east metro cities are addressing their unique housing needs at various stages of community development, focusing on policies, programs, and partnerships that are producing results. Explore other potential strategies to expand housing production, offer more affordable and subsidized housing options, and prioritize local control of land use and zoning decisions.
9:00 a.m.
Open Dialogue with MLC Legislative Delegation and Met Council Leaders
9:30 a.m.
Adjourn​
Region II Legislative Breakfast: Plymouth
Friday, February 7, 2025
Plymouth Community Center
14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447 (view map)​​​
AGENDA:
7:30 a.m.
Casual Conversation and Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
8:10 a.m.
Overview of 2025 MLC Legislative Priorities
Tom Poul, Attorney and Lobbyist, Poul Haas
Learn about MLC’s four main legislative priorities for 2025, vital for addressing the unique challenges and opportunities in our cities. Find out what the state’s housing gap means for MLC communities, and understand what barriers are impacting overall housing production and making it difficult to build affordable housing.
8:40 a.m.
Opening Doors: Creative Solutions to Housing Availability and Affordability
Jason Wedel, City Manager, Prior Lake & MLC Housing Subcommittee Chair
Julie Wischnack, Community Development Director, Minnetonka
Kim Berggren, Community Development Director, Bloomington
Hear how three west metro cities are addressing their unique housing needs at various stages of community development, focusing on policies, programs, and partnerships that are producing results. Explore other potential strategies to expand housing production, offer more affordable and subsidized housing options, and prioritize local control of land use and zoning decisions.
9:00 a.m.
Open Dialogue with MLC Legislative Delegation and Met Council Leaders
9:30 a.m.
Adjourn
