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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-15 City Council Work SessionAgenda City Council Work Session City of Edina, Minnesota Edina City Hall Community Room Joint Meeting With Energy & Environment Commission Tuesday, March 15, 2016 6:15 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Energy and Environment Commission IV.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli!cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: March 15, 2016 Agenda Item #: III. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Reports / Recommendation From:Ross Bintner - Environmental Engineer Item Activity: Subject:Energy and Environment Commission Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: The attached report and presentation was prepared by the EEC Chair and Vice Chair. ATTACHMENTS: Description Joint Meeting Chair Report 1 Presentation 2 EEC Work Plan 3 Goal Summary City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 EEC chair & vice chair as well as all EEC commissioners are looking forward to the joint meeting with the Edina Council Members, Mayor, and the City Manager. This is our main opportunity to have direct communication on conservation and environmental goals the city has adopted and progress towards the goals. Sarah Zarrin and Richard Manser have prepared this package together for review and discussion on March 15, and it has the support of EEC. The City of Edina has approved/adopted greenhouse gas, (GHG) emission reduction goals, 30% by 2025, and has the commitments to meet the goal as part of Edina’s Comprehensive Plan. Last year council approved and requested the formation of a task force which was led by Sarah Zarrin and included 3 EEC members, Council member Kevin Staunton, and the City Manager, Scott Neal. This task force team in the course of 6 month, met every other weeks, was able to focus on the request EEC brought forward and requested on the last joint session with the council in 2015. As a result of the hard work and the focus of the task work group, “Edina climate commitment team” (ECCT), and willingness of the council members to support and put efforts to meet the 30% by 2025 goal the outcome has been hopeful and in the right direction. As a result council approved resource and budget for the conservation and environmental sustainability. Also, partners in Energy, PiE, partnering with Xcel energy, was formed and ECCT members attended the workshops. Yet, one major item the task of planning is still remaining and needs attention and major actions to be able to move the needle towards meeting the goal Please review the presentation before the meeting on March 15. This year EEC is asking council to approve 4 items to be able to move forward to meet the goal of 30% by 2025, outlined below and pages 3 & 4 on the presentation. • Bring back task force of council, ECCT ( 3 EEC members, Council member K. Staunton, and City Manager S Neal) in parallel to the PiE Committee March 15, 2016 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Sarah Zarrin & Richard Manser – EEC Chair & Vice Chair Energy and Environment Commission Annual Work Session with Council Provide input and direction on commission activities Information / Background: REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 2 • Quarterly Progress Report to EEC and Council • Incorporate sustainability and GHG reduction into relevant city departments and staff responsibility • Partners in Energy Follow Through o Identify baseline data for all 3 sectors o Propose a plan for each sector EEC members look forward for collaboration and working with the PiE, city council, the Mayor, the City Manager, and City staff to bring changes in the City operation, resident, and business towards meeting the goal of 30% by 2025. The 4/14/2016 environmental forum is the start of the outreach informing Edina on what it takes and needs to be done to meet the goal of 30% by 2025. This forum is in alignment with what PiE is likely to recommend in early May 2016. Attachments: Powerpoint Slideshow: GHG Reduction 30% by 2025 EEC 2016 work plan Sustainability Goal summary Work Session With EEC March 15 2016 City of Edina GHG Reduction Edina Green House Gas Reduction History 30% by 2025 Goal 2007 Comp Plan Plan & Targets Understanding & Data B3 Building Data Resources EEEP Finance Option New CAS Fund Implement City Hall Solar Energy Efficiency Project Community Solar Check and Report Greenhouse Gas Reduction 30% by 2025 EEC Recommendation, On Going •EEC work plan GHG reduction is # 1 priority for the following 3 sectors: –City Operations –Resident –Business •Action 1 Conservation and Sustainability Fund Follow Through Greenhouse Gas Reduction 30% 2025 EEC Seeking Council’s Approval •Bring back task force of council, ECCT (3 EEC members, Council member K. Staunton, City Manager S. Neal) in parallel to the PiE Committee –Meet once every 4 wks or 6 wks •Quarterly Progress Report with EEC and Council •Incorporate sustainability and GHG reduction into relevant city departments and staff responsibility •Action 2 Partners in Energy Follow Through –Identify baseline data for all 3 sectors –Propose a plan for each sector Partners in Energy Committee (PiE) Energy Vision 5 Edina’s residents, schools, businesses, and government will successfully reduce the community’s greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by the year 2025, through strategies and actions that are sustainable, practical, and measurable. 30% by 2025 GHG Examples for 10 year 30% Reduction Goal 30% by 2025 Community Scale 8 Community Electricity Use 8 Residential 34% Commercial & Industrial 66% 2014 Total Electricity Use 584 million kWh $35.7 Million $23.5 Million Municipal Operations Scale Municipal Operations Scale Scale of GHG Annual Emissions •30-90 Tonnes - Individual household •30,000-50,000 Tonnes – Municipal Operations •700,000-900,000 Tonnes – Community Wide •8000 Tonnes – Edina Share of MetC Sewer •3600 Tonnes – Braemar Complex •1200 Tonnes – City Hall •1100 Tonnes – Edinborough Individual Scale Minneapolis, MN - Household Consumption Inventory 2010 emissions breakdown from major sectors http://www.minneapolismn.gov/www/gro ups/public/@citycoordinator/documents/ webcontent/wcms1p-092812.pdf Scale of GHG Offset @ 30% •30% Offset for an Individual household wide is $4-10/month for Windsource •30% Reduction for Municipal Operations is approximately $200,000/year for Windsource •Appx 15% of overall Reduction and 30% of electrical Community Wide GHG will achieved by Xcel by 2025 through proposed power plan under consideration at PUC. Scale of GHG Reductions @ 30% •30% Reduction for an Individual household wide is approximately equivalent to current car and furnace use. •30% Reduction for Municipal Operations is approximately equivalent to current all buildings or all utility operations. •30% Reduction Community Wide is approximately equivalent to all current vehicle travel. Approved by City Council on December 15, 2015 Board/Commission: Energy and Environment Commission 2016 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative 1 ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments City’s Partners in Energy (PiE) initiative • Up to three EEC members will participate constructively in the City’s Partners in Energy (PiE) initiative. These members will provide periodic updates to the EEC on the status of the action plan. • The EEC will review and comment on the draft Energy Action Plan before it is presented to the City Council. 2016 None Environmental Engineer, 40hrs Assistant Finance Director, 20hrs City Manager 8hrs (Staff estimate for planning phase) The Partners in Energy initiative was approved by Council. Additional Staff needs for implementation phase should be assessed by Council and Manager at the time of plan approval. Progress Report: Initiative 2 ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments Support efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by City of Edina municipal government operations. 1. GHG Measurement. Create protocol, methodology and metrics for measurement of the City's GHG production. Create baselines for GHG reduction goals for the City's buildings, fleet and utility operations. 2. Support efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the City of Edina 3. City Capital Process Environmental Considerations Initiative. Commission will research and develop options for City staff to more explicitly describe the GHG production of proposed capital improvements proposed for the 1. April 2016 2. July 2016 3. April 2016 Staff time Staff Time Staff Time Unknown Staff, 20hrs Public Works, 8hrs Finance, 8hrs Approved by City Council on December 15, 2015 City's CIP budget process. 4. City Fleet Environmental Audit. Receive a presentation from City staff concerning the City's vehicle fleet and how decisions are made that shape the size and nature of the fleet. Provide comments and ideas to staff regarding the City's fleet management practices. 4. Dec. 2016 Fleet Manager, 8hrs Progress Report: Initiative 3 ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments Support tangible efforts and projects in the community that promote the reduction of energy consumption and GHG. 1. Support the City's effort to create a Community Solar Garden at City's Public Works and Parks Maintenance Facility. 2. Support the City's effort to participate in the Metropolitan Council's proposed Community Solar Garden project. 3. Expand the City's subsidized Home Energy Squad (HES) installs for residents. City will fund 100 HES installs at a cost of not more than $5,000. Early 2016 Early 2016 Early 2016 TBD by City Mgr None $5000 (consultant) Engineering, 60hrs Engineering, 24hrs Engineering, 2hrs Progress Report: Initiative 4 ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments Work with City Staff to revise Chapter 10 of City Comprehensive Plan 1. Update Ch. 10 to reflect progress in City operations and City metrics since 2008 Plan was issued 2. Revise City sustainability goals (i) to align with state and city policies, (ii) establish interim goals for sectors (i.e. energy, transportation, waste/recycling, etc.), and (iii) establish and maintain quarterly or annual metrics that measure progress towards goals TBD – depends upon City Staff schedule for revision of City Comp Plan None Engineering, Planning, Public Works staff as needed Approved by City Council on December 15, 2015 3. Work to create City staff driven processes for long-term ownership of sustainability measures and implementation of Chapter 10. Progress Report: Initiative 5 ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments Solid Waste, Organics and Recycling Management. 1. Research and Report on MPCA compost rule- making process and its impact on City operations 2. Research and Report on proposal to ban Styrofoam food packaging materials in Edina 3. Research and Report on the alternatives for reorganizing the manner in which solid waste is collected from single family homes in Edina. Q3 2016 Q2 2016 Q4 2016 None None None or minimal Recycling Coordinator, 8hrs Recycling Coordinator, Unknown hours. Recycling Coordinator, Unknown hours. The reported total tons of recycling collected by the licensed haulers in Edina for 2014 was 2377 tons and for 2013 was 2044 tons. Numbers for 2015 are not yet in for the year Progress Report: Initiative 6 ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments Public Education. 1. Plan and execute the annual ECC Community Education Event 2. Student members will create and execute a plan for 2016 student activities 1. Q2 2016 2. Ongoing Staff time plus event costs None Communications Specialist, 40hrs Successful annual event held in 2015; film series held in 1 H 2015 but currently suspended Annual event has run about $1500-$2500 in past years. Progress Report: Initiative 7 ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments Water 1) Continue water drain education and stenciling efforts 2) Receive annual report from City staff on Edina water quality issues and activities 3) Continue winter salt education efforts 4) Actively monitor the activities of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed Engineering 8hrs Engineering 4hrs Engineering 4hrs Engineering 2hrs Approved by City Council on December 15, 2015 District Progress Report: Ongoing Responsibilities Annual Green Purchasing Report Annual joint meetings with City Council and City Manager Green Step Cities reporting Other Work Plan Ideas Considered for Current Year or Future Years Proposed Month for Joint Work Session (one time per year, up to 60 minutes): March Council Comments: Work plans proposed by the Boards and Commissions were reviewed at the December 1 work session. The following changes/comments were made and are reflected on this work plan: • Initiative 1 – changed language as recommended by City Manager • Initiative 2 – changed language as recommended by City Manager • Initiative 3 – changed language as recommended by City Manager • Remove prior initiative 5 - EEC will hold a 90 minute working session with City Council • Initiative 5 –changed language as recommended by City Manager • Initiative 6 – changed language as recommended by City Manager • Initiative 7 – added initiative as recommended by City Manager • Ongoing Responsibilities – changed language as recommended by City Manager DATE: February 23, 2016 TO: Partners in Energy Planning Team CC: Energy and Environment Commission FROM: Ross Bintner P.E. - Environmental Engineer RE: City of Edina Energy, Conservation and Sustainability Goal Summary This report provides a summary of energy, environment and sustainability goals to support the Partners in Energy planning initiative city operations focus area. This report is an update to a report initially produced in 2013 to support an Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) initiative to better integrate City environmental sustainability goals into City operations. Mission and Vision The mission of the City of Edina defines the foundation for the organization. The mission reflects the authorities and core services that are delegated to Cities in Minnesota including public safety, local transportation networks, clean water and public sanitation, and orderly land use. The mission specifically recognizes key roles of infrastructure systems, land redevelopment and public facilities in sustaining a high quality of life in the community. • Our mission is to provide effective and valued public services, maintain a sound public infrastructure, offer premier public facilities and guide the development and redevelopment of lands, all in a manner that sustains and improves the uncommonly high quality of life enjoyed by our residents and businesses The vision of the City of Edina was recently updated after extensive public involvement. Vision Edina defines how the organization and community at large sees itself and its approach and understanding of future challenges. • Edina holds a well-earned reputation as a city of choice. It is the model of a successful, mature, and progressive urban community, that strives to lead in a modern and evolving world. We maintain our heritage and attractiveness, and afford our residents the highest quality of life, while actively embracing our future. This vision also spells out five strategic focus areas; 1) Inclusive and connected, 2) Built-to-scale development, 3) Sustainable environment, 4) A community of learning, 5) Future oriented. Strategic area four includes specific vision statements that speak from the future about sustainability including; • Edina has focused and invested in world-class citywide resource management systems, built around the leading principles of environmental sustainability. • We have substantially reduced our overall environmental impact and significantly increased our resource use efficiency. • Our planning has integrated the best-proven standards of sustainable building and environmental stewardship into all aspects of our city planning and building codes. • Our community continues to treasure and protect our public spaces and parks. We have enhanced our biodiversity and natural ecosystems, which in turn support and purify our natural environment. While the mission of the City of Edina can be accomplished without an emphasis on environmental sustainability, the vision of the Community includes the specific focus to implement the mission in a way that is future oriented, and environmentally sustainable. Comprehensive Plan, Goals and Policy A variety of city wide policy and plan speak to topics of conservation and sustainability. Specific City Council resolutions, City ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan were reviewed. The following list is intended to summarize types of energy, and environment topics, and specific goals articulated in each document relating to energy, conservation and sustainability. 1. Resolution 2007-05 City Code Section 2-137 and formation of the EEC a. No specific goals set. 2. Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article 3, Division 3 (2-137) Energy and Environment Commission a. Chapter two, division 1 describes role of boards as providing advice to Council and investigate subjects of interest to the City. b. The Council, recognizing the need to support and advance environmental protection, conservation efforts including energy conservation, and waste reduction, and to improve thereby the overall welfare of the citizens of the City, does hereby establish the Energy and Environment Commission. c. Duties; The Commission shall: i. Examine and recommend best practices for energy conservation for Edina’s citizens and businesses, including a “green” building code, use of Energy Star appliances, and other energy reduction targets. ii. Examine and recommend changes in City Government purchasing and operations to conserve energy. iii. Evaluate and monitor the provision of a residential recycling program. iv. Evaluate and monitor the provision of a privately provided solid waste program, as well as a reduction in municipal solid waste produced by Edina residents and businesses. v. Evaluate and encourage improvements in air and water quality. vi. Promote the establishment of targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the City’s buildings, equipment and operations. vii. Educate the public about energy issues, reduction, conservation, reuse, recycling and environmental protection. viii. Examine and promote renewable energy options for transportation, heating, and cooling, and other energy uses. 3. Resolution 2007-20 Endorsing US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement a. Preamble contains mentions of IPCC study, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, climate change, adaptation, planning for natural disasters, and the Kyoto Protocol. b. RESOLVED, that the U.S. Conference of Mayors endorses the U.S Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. c. RESOLVED, that the U.S. Conference of Mayors will work in conjunction with ICLEI Local Governments for sustainability or other appropriate organization for track progress and implementation of the U.S. Mayors Climate Agreement. (The wording of the ordinance seems to simply proclaim the work of the US Mayor group) 4. Resolution 2007-119 Joining ICLEI Cities for Climate Protection Campaign a. Preamble assumes 2007-20 authorized city signing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and that the City has committed to take a variety of actions including: i. Urging Federal policy and programs to meet Kyoto protocol goals ii. Promote land use and transportation policies that reduce GHG iii. Increase use of renewable energy and energy efficiency iv. Adopt purchasing and building construction and operations practices that reduce GHG v. Increase recycling rates and urban forest cover vi. Support education efforts to reduce GHG in the community b. RESOLVED, City will join ICLEI Cities Climate Protection Campaign and take a leadership role in reducing GHG in the community and promote public awareness about impacts of climate change. 5. 2008 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 Energy and Environment a. Section 10.1 Introduction and History: This section describes a history of environmental action in Edina and the formation of the EEC. b. Section 10.2 Climate Change and Global Warming: includes trends and challenges, background describing ICLEI and Mayor Climate Protection resolutions, and 2007 State GHG goal are included. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Conduct 2007 Baseline GHG emissions assessment (this effort was undertaken by the EEC, but the result is of little organizational value as a baseline due to the lack of data transparency and final report) ii. GHG reduction goal: 15% reduction by 2015, 25% reduction by 2025, 80% reduction by 2050 (the 2025 goal has been interpreted to be in error, as the reference standard is set at 30% by 2025.) iii. Develop a local action plan iv. Implement policies and measures in the local action plan v. Monitor and verify results of implementation c. Section 10.3 Energy: Describes environmental costs of current mix of energy generation, and states importance of developing local and renewable sources of electric power. Topics of biofuels and fuel use reduction are covered. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Lead by example in conserving energy and developing renewable energy for city buildings, fleets and operations. ii. Promote community and business energy conservation including policies or incentives for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and reduction in GHG iii. Adopt purchasing guidelines for Edina that include renewable energy sources such as wind sourced electric or biofuels. iv. Promote educational programs to inform residents and businesses about energy v. Obtains grants for adoption of renewable energy sources and work to make these projects self-sustaining. d. Section 10.4 Solar Protection: Discusses potential for ordinances for solar protection and details 4 considerations and specific actions to develop further policy in this area. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Continue to enforce setback, building height, and lot coverage ordinance that can serve as protection to solar access ii. Consider access to solar when reviewing variance applications iii. Promote use of passive solar in building design iv. Establish policies to restrict development for the purpose of protection solar access e. Section 10.5 Residential Energy Consumption: The section details the three major components of residential energy use; electric, heat and transportation and discusses energy trends and the Energy Star label. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Inform residents on energy efficiency ii. Create incentives to reduce residential energy use iii. Promote LEED certification for new construction iv. Encourage green materials and tree planting to reduce heating and cooling needs v. Inform homebuilders and remodelers of energy efficiency f. 10.6 Commercial and Industrial Energy Consumption: This section discusses potential opportunity for efficiency in the commercial and industrial sector, as well as challenges. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Promote renewable energy g. 10.7 City Energy Consumption: Describes the ability of the city to play a leadership role by reducing its own energy in buildings (56%), water and sanitary operations (33%), Fleet (5%), Street lights (2%) and employee commute (4%). This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Create benchmarks for current energy use in all public facilities and reduce to GHG reduction goal. ii. Establish policy for annual build energy use report and goals for reduction. h. Section 10.8 Waste: This section discusses the history of recycling in Edina, and describes the state of the industry and an increasing amount of waste generated. Trends in waste types and options for handling are discussed such as sources separated organic composting and electronic waste. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Continue to operate a household recycling program encouraging reduction, reuse and recycling ii. Encourage backyard home composting of organic material iii. Support citywide collection of source separate organics iv. Encourage businesses to participate in MN chamber waste wise program v. Encourage proper disposal of household hazardous waste vi. Educate consumers to buy green vii. Recommend changes to City purchasing policy viii. Expand range of plastics that can be recycled ix. Encourage greater recycling among businesses x. Identify an Edina site that would produce renewable energy from City waste, such as an anaerobic digester. i. Section 10.10.1 Air: This section describes coal burning and automobile traffic as major causes of impairment to generally good air quality and also details potential indoor air quality issues. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Cooperate with statewide and regional air quality efforts ii. Encourage mechanical ventilation systems in new homes iii. Provide incentives for building practices that improve indoor air quality iv. Encourage tree planting to reduce noise and absorb carbon v. Consider vehicle idling ordinance, and promote ‘no idling’ near school and public parking lots vi. Promote the use of renewable energy sources to reduce coal particulate in regional air 6. 2008 Comprehensive Plan – Related Chapters a. Chapter 4 – Land Use i. Chapter 4.2 details natural features, landforms, water resources around which the built- environment is situated. The land use example of Southdale explains a context of using a massive heat pump, the largest in the world at the time, to “make our own weather at Southdale.” ii. Chapter 4.3 details issues around zoning, mixed uses, and connectivity of transportation networks. iii. Chapter 4.4 includes goals to increase pedestrian and bicycling opportunities and connects, and reduce dependence on the car, as well incorporating principles of sustainability and energy conservation into all aspects of design, construction, renovation, and long-term operation of new and existing development. This chapter also talks about the fundamental link between land use and transportation. b. Chapter 7 – Transportation i. Goals include; Minimizing the impacts of the transportation system on Edina’s , reducing the overall dependence on and use of single-occupant vehicles, Provide multiple travel options for transit users, pedestrians, bicyclists, and rideshare users, managing parking and encourage join and shared use of facilities, ride share, bicycle parking, and increased transit use, and providing efficient movement of goods. ii. Policies include; Use economic and environmentally sound management techniques for snow and ice removal, a variety of pedestrian and bicycle recommendations. c. Chapter 8 – Water Resource Management i. This section covers the three major utilities that provide clean water service to Edina; Sanitary Sewer, Domestic Water, and Storm Sewer. Descriptions of the capacity of trunk sewers indicate that total water and sanitary use are a critical factor in the ultimate development density of the City. The storm sewer services of clean surface water and flood protection are described in detail and reference the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan, Nondegradation of Waters Report, local watershed plans, individual lake studies, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. ii. Goals include; Eliminating inflow and infiltration of clean water into the sanitary system and protecting the health safety and welfare of citizens, modifying permitting and enforcement processes for construction activities, clean water education, providing clean, safe and high quality potable water, provide for sustainability of water supply through promotion of water conservation. iii. Policies include; Eliminating points of inflow and infiltration to the sanitary system, restricting discharge of clean water into the sanitary system, implementation of the various surface water and pollution prevention plans for clean water and flood protection and implementation of the Water Supply Plan to encourage a reduction in water demand. d. Chapter 9 – Parks Open Space, and Natural Resources i. This section details links to surface water quality and parks operations, the restoration of natural resources, links to community health, active living goals and recreation places and space opportunities and regional amenities and trail networks. A variety of natural areas are catalogued, and environmental trends listed. ii. This section includes a “Natural Resource Conservation and Management” part that details water resources and natural areas, and a “Wildlife Management Plan” that details habitat for birds and wildlife, and conservation and restoration of natural areas. iii. Natural resource and wildlife goals include; Establishing a natural resource conservation and management plan for restoration and protection of natural resources. Ensure development includes provisions for protection of shorelines, creeks and lakes. Identify a master landscape planting plan for all Edina parks. Conserve and replace Edina urban forest. Maintain existing wildlife sanctuaries. Continue to improve shoreline fishing opportunities. iv. Natural resource and wildlife policies include; conducting a natural resource inventory of prairies, woods, wetlands, establishing a natural resource conservation and management plan, managing deer, goose and beaver population, and provide fishing opportunities. 7. 2011-37 Joining Greenstep Cities a. No specific goals or policy set; implementation actions intended to help City meet its sustainability goals. Challenge, competition, recognitions and ideas-network functions served as well. b. Preamble describes GHG reduction goals in 2007 Next Generation Act goals. c. Appoints the EEC to serve as the GreenStep coordinator. While detailed plan and policy information exists in the Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan, and the Parks Strategic plan about water and natural resource environmental service, these topics were only covered to the level of the comprehensive plan in the “related chapters” section. Attachments: Link to prior Vision and Strategic Plan Link prior Vision Edina Link to Comprehensive Plan Copy of prior summary memo includes Resolution 2007-20, Resolution 2007-119, and Resolution 2011-37 Link to Section (2-137) Energy and Environment Commission