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Community Solutions Podcast

Sep 29, 2017

www.commsolutionsmn.com- In this episode, Jason and Andrew discuss the new American phenomenon that is sweeping the countryside: roundabouts! I know, the thought of them makes you shout for joy... ok, maybe not for joy, but they do make you shout. We're going to tell you all about where they came from, the theory behind...


Sep 20, 2017

www.commsolutionsmn.com- In this episode, Jason and Andrew discuss various ways that cities incur debt. We illustrate how bonding works, and why you pay more for a bonded project than they tell you that you do. We also explain Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and how it is a game of playing favorites. Both of these types...


Sep 14, 2017

commsolutionsmn.com- In this episode Jason and Andrew are fresh off speaking to a group in the Metro area, and decide to have a late-night sit down to discuss county government. Counties are often the least publicized form of government, but handle tons of money, make sweeping regulations, and push for big...


Sep 7, 2017

www.commsolutionsmn.com- In this episode, Jason and Andrew discuss three distinct issues being discussed by the New Hope City Council: 1) organized garbage hauling, 2) the proposed maximum tax levy for 2017, and 3) the details of the new city hall/police station/fire station/public pool project. New Hope may...