Mayor seeks greater city authority over state-regulated local facilities
What happened
Residents in the Hillcrest and Gardena area of Fridley raised concerns regarding a group home, citing repeated disturbances near Totino-Grace High School and Moore Lake Park. Mayor David Ostwald stated that while the city knew group homes existed in the area, it had limited oversight of their operations. He noted that the state of Minnesota regulates these facilities and that he has met with legislators to seek more authority for cities.
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Why it matters
The push by Mayor David Ostwald for increased local power challenges the current regulatory standing of the state. This effort relates to policy matters concerning cities throughout Minnesota, potentially altering how local services and facilities are overseen.
The Council on Governmental Management Committees discussed policy matters concerning cities throughout Minnesota.
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Minnesota
state of the United States of America