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Metropolitan Council District 15 representative introduces himself to Mendota Heights
Summary
Victor (last name in transcript variably rendered) introduced himself as the new Metropolitan Council District 15 member and said he will prioritize communication and outreach to cities in the district.
The new Metropolitan Council representative for District 15 introduced himself to Mendota Heights residents and council members during the Aug. 20 meeting, saying he plans regular outreach and support for local priorities.
The representative — identified in the meeting as Victor (transcript includes variant spellings) — said District 15 includes Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, Eagan, Apple Valley and other cities and that his council assignments include community development, transportation and the audit committee. He told the council, "You will have my email. I will give you my cell phone number. You will have a direct link to me," and said staff member Nathan ("Nate") will assist with constituent contacts.
The representative described the Metropolitan Council as a regional body formed in 1967 to coordinate regional services such as water quality, planning and economic development, and said he would work to bring Met Council resources to Mendota Heights.
Council members welcomed the representative, saying he brought energy to the role and expressing appreciation for his commitment to regular communication. The representative offered to schedule follow-up meetings with the mayor, council and city staff to discuss local priorities and transit issues.
The meeting record shows the representative spoke for about 10 minutes and answered brief council remarks before the meeting moved on to administrator announcements.
