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Human Rights and Relations Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Public Works Multi-Purpose Room
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Minutes: Human Rights & Relations Commission June 28, 2022
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Introduce City Management Fellow Gillian Straub
B.Quarterly Update with Police Chief
VI.Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues
or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the
number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items
that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment.
Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their
comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for
consideration at a future meeting.
VII.Reports/Recommendations
A.2022 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan Update
B.2023 HRRC Work Plan Development
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
IX.Sta5 Comments
X.Adjournment
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Date: July 26, 2022 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
From:Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant
Item Activity:
Subject:Minutes: Human Rights & Relations Commission
June 28, 2022
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve minutes from June 28, 2022, HRRC meeting.
INTRODUCTION:
Draft minutes will be added to the agenda packet Tuesday morning, July 26.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Minutes: HRRC June 28, 2022, Meeting
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Human Rights & Relations Commission
Edina Public Works Building, Multi-Purpose Room
June 28, 2022, 7 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chair Epstein called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering Roll Call: Chair Epstein, Commissioners Bennett, Guadarrama, Pastrana, Segall and Stringer
Moore
Staff Present: Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager
Absent: Commissioners Felton, Ismail and Missaghi; Student Commissioners Lichtenberger and Mirza
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Segall to approve the June 28, 2022, meeting agenda, seconded by Commissioner
Pastrana. Motion carried.
Commissioner Missaghi arrived at 7:05 p.m.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Bennett to approve the May 24, 2022, meeting minutes, seconded
by Commissioner Stringer Moore. Motion carried.
V. Reports & Recommendations
Commissioner Stringer Moore left at 7:13 p.m.
A. 2022 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan Update
The Commission discussed the Work Plan with the following updates:
o Initiative #1: Coordinate Sharing Values, Sharing Communities Event
Commissioner Bennett shared that the event will be focused on strategies for stopping
racism and they are talking with a possible facilitator/MC who also offers assistance in
event planning.
o Initiative #2: Coordinate Days of Remembrance to be held in alignment with the United States
2022 commemoration date
Chair Epstein shared that this is complete, and the 2023 event will be discussed in the next
agenda item.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
o Initiative #3: Respond to bias events as described by the Bias Event Plan and receive updates
from the Police Department quarterly
Chair Epstein reported that the Police Chief and the Community Engagement Officer will
present at the August HRRC meeting. No new bias events have been reported to the
HRRC.
o Initiative #4: Tom Oye Award
Staff Liaison Lee shared information from the Communications Department about
materials needed for the initiative, and what the subgroup will be responsible for, as well as
the timeline.
o Initiative #5: Study and report on City facility naming policy/criteria
Commissioner Bennett shared that the subgroup is ready to move to the writing phase,
with a goal of having a draft report ready for review in September or October.
o Initiative #6: Following completion of the staff development of internal process, assist staff with
the promotion of City’s Form to Report Bias or Discrimination
Staff Liaison Lee shared that staff is still researching technology options for residents and
discussed timeline for sharing options with HRRC.
B. 2023 HRRC Work Plan Development
The Commission discussed ideas for the 2023 HRRC Work Plan including annual events, items the
carry over and new items.
o Days of Remembrance, Tom Oye Award, Sharing Values, Sharing Communities, and bias
event/Police Chief updates were all suggested to be included on the next work plan by the
Commission.
Staff Liaison Lee shared that HRRC would need to have a revised resolution from the City
Council if they wanted the Days of Remembrance event to move away from specifically
Holocaust remembrance. This would need to go to Council around January 2023.
o Chair Epstein shared Sustainability Manager Grace Hancock’s memo about including Climate
Action Plan items on Commission Work Plans. Commission discussed collaborating with other
Commissions on some of the items. Commission indicated they would like to focus on food
insecurity/community gardens in a work plan item.
o The Commission discussed adding affordable housing to the 2023 Work Plan. Staff Liaison Lee
shared that the Planning Commission is working on items with Affordable Housing Development
Manager Stephanie Hawkinson and Community Development Coordinator Addison Lewis.
Commission discussed making the topic of the 2023 Sharing Values, Sharing Communities
initiative affordable housing, or as an alternative, diversity in the community as revealed by the
results of the 2020 Census.
o The Commission discussed developing metrics and objectives on policing, and the need for
more data to be collected and analyzed, as well as more oversight of and feedback to the Police
Department from the community.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
o The Commission suggested items that are on the 2022 HRRC Work Plan parking lot should be
included on the 2023 Work Plan parking lot.
o Chair Epstein and Staff Liaison Lee reminded the Commission that the number of work plan
items is dependent on time and capacity of Commissioner members to work on each initiative.
C. Request to Support Petition to Edina School Board
The Commission discussed action as individuals vs. as a Commission in supporting a petition the
Commission was asked to sign regarding incidents at Edina High School. The group also discussed
what action the City Council took after receiving the Advisory Communication from the HRRC
asking the City to adopt a resolution to condemn xenophobia, antisemitism, anti-Asian bigotry, and
racism in all forms in our community. The Commission discussed sending the Advisory
Communication back to Council for consideration and attending the meeting where it may be
discussed. Commission members also discussed contacting Council Members to encourage them to
pass the resolution and Staff Liaison Lee shared what options for communication with Council are
available, as a Commission and as residents. Tying this topic to the Stop the Hate event was also
suggested.
VI. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
VII. Staff Comments
Received.
VIII. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Segall to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner
Pastrana. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
Date: July 26, 2022 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
From:Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Introduce City Management Fellow Gillian Straub
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Staff Liaison Heidi Lee will introduce new City Management Fellow Gillian Straub, who will be staff support for
the HRRC.
Date: July 26, 2022 Agenda Item #: V.B.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
From:Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Quarterly Update with Police Chief
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Police Chief Todd Milburn will share a quarterly update with the Commission and introduce Community
Engagement Officer Emily Jepson.
Date: July 26, 2022 Agenda Item #: VII.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
From:Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:2022 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work
Plan Update
Discussion, Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
The Commission will discuss initiative updates for the 2022 workplan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2022 HRRC Work Plan Updated
Stop the Hate Speaker
Subcommittee Recommendation to HRRC-Stop the Hate
Approved by City Council December 7, 2021
Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission
2022 Annual Work Plan Proposal
Initiative # 1 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Coordinate Sharing Values, Sharing Communities Event. Determine
topic at least four months in advance of the scheduled event
Deliverable
Event
Leads
Bennett, Guadarrama,
Ismail, Segall, Mirza
Target
Completion Date
October 2022
Budget Required: (Completed by staff): There is funding available for outside marketing opportunities such as ad paid in printed media and social media.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): 10 hours for Staff Liaison in 2021, 10 hours for Communications Staff in 2020 for Community Conversation
4.22.22: Committee has started generating ideas and speakers for the event.
5.24.22: Date for event, location, and title has been selected. October 2 at City Hall, “How to Stop the Hate”
Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Coordinate Days of Remembrance to be held in alignment with the
United States 2022 commemoration date.
Deliverable
Event and/or Action
Leads
Stringer-Moore,
Epstein, Lichtenberger,
Mirza
Target
Completion Date
April/May 2022
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) There is funding available for outside marketing opportunities such as ad paid in printed media and social media.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): Hours by Staff liaison: 20 Communications / marketing support: 10
2.18.22: Tentative dates of 4.24 or 5.1 have been decided and City Hall has been reserved. Sub-committee will meet on 2.19 to plan.
3.18.22: Committee looking for speakers and date of event will be determined when a speaker is decided on.
3.22.22: HRRC approved format to historical context, student panelist, restorative practices, and listen to stories of Holocaust survivors.
4.22.22: 2022 Days of Remembrance event will be held virtually on Sunday, May 22 at 2pm with Eva Moreimi as the guest speaker. Marketing and press release
are being worked on.
5.24.22: Days of Remembrance event held on May 22. COMPLETED
Approved by City Council December 7, 2021
Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Respond to Bias events as described by the Bias Event Plan and receive
updates from the Police Department Quarterly.
Deliverable
Continue Bias events response plan
and track how many times the plan is
initiated
Leads
Epstein, Guadarrama,
Ismail, Missaghi
Target
Completion Date
December 2022
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): Hours by Staff liaison: 10
2.18.22: Police Chief will provide updates on February, April, July and October meetings.
4.22.22: Updates from Police Department and Q &A on department work plan items have taken place in February and April.
Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Tom Oye Award: Coordinate and select one recipient for the 2022 Tom
Oye Award.
Deliverable
Planning and awarding of Tom Oye
Award
Leads
Felton, Mirza, Pastrana
Target
Completion Date
December 2022
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) There is funding available for outside marketing opportunities such as ad paid in printed media and social media.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
4.22.22: Planning for Tom Oye Award will start in August.
Approved by City Council December 7, 2021
Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title
Study and report on a City facility naming policy/criteria
Deliverable
Report to Council
Leads
Bennett, Stringer
Moore, Segall, Mirza.
Litchenberger
Target
Completion Date
December 2022
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
3.22.22: Committee has started research and will be meeting to discuss findings.
6.28.22: Committee continues to meet and will start writing study results and report to Council.
Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Following completion of staff development of internal process, assist
staff with the promotion of city Form to Report Bias or Discrimination.
Deliverable
Feedback and support to staff.
Leads:
Felton, Pastrana,
Missaghi
Target
Completion Date
December 2022
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff):
3.22.22: Staff have been researching and developing process.
7.22.22: Staff continue to develop process, create staff resources, technology and review internal documents such as correspondence letters to public.
Approved by City Council December 7, 2021
Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to
work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.)
- Ageism: helping community understand, how to mitigate it, educate and assess
- Felony Rights and Education: Public education, voting rights access
- Assess how the City of Edina can continue to recognize and celebrate the diversity in our community and propose actions [for the City and/or volunteers] to
implement, including for example, displays in Edina City Hall which recognize culturally significant holidays and flags or other symbols which recognize the many
diverse cultures in Edina.
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City of Edina, How to Stop the Hate Event 2022
Catch Your Dream Consulting
June 27, 2022
About Catch Your Dream Consulting
Our Approach
At Catch Your Dream Consulting we believe 3 things are foundational to our work and
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supporting you to get here. Staying in our heads and heart is good, moving to our hands
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Option 1 -$2,500
This option includes:
●Donte facilitates day of on October 2, 2022
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This option includes:
●Donte supporting the team creating and designing the day
●Donte facilitates day of on October 2, 2022
●Having a graphic facilitator artfully and beautifully record the meaningful action
and thoughts that come up
●Donte gives recommendations on possible next steps for the commission
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A Word on Graphic Recording
A graphic recorder is a great value in these spaces because as I am facilitating. They
are recording, in a beautiful artistic way, themes and points that are coming up from you
all. It is valuable so we can see in real time what is coming up and acts a share back to
the group as well. It is also a great artifact for you afterwards to see everything together
in an artful way, not just words on a report
Here is an example of a graphic recording:
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HRRC Subcommittee for “How to Stop the Hate” event proposal for engaging external resource
How to Stop the Hate subcommittee recommendation to the Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission to be
presented on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
As is detailed below, members of our subcommittee met with Donte Curtis, Catch Your Dream Consulting, twice to review his
capabilities and availability to support our community conversation set for October 2, 2022. After engaging Donte and meeting as
a subcommittee, we recommend that the HRRC approve requesting the City of Edina contract with Donte Curtis for the set of
services detailed below, for $4,000. We believe his expertise in facilitation and event creation will support our subcommittee’s work
to create an energizing, informative and engaging event. In your materials, we have also included background information Donte
Curtis shared with our team.
Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission Community Conversation
Title: How to Stop the Hate
Date: Sunday, October 2, 2022
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 PM (alternate time 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Location: Edina City Hall Council Chambers
External Consultant/Facilitator: Donte Curtis, Catch Your Dream Consulting
Proposed Range of Consultant Deliverables are Outlined Below
Actively Partner with Subcommittee to Create the Event, Facilitate
During Event on October 2, 2022 - $4,000
- Meet with the subcommittee virtually no more than five times
for one hour each to further develop the agenda and approach
to the event.
- Provide recommendations for panelists or other speakers.
- Meet with subcommittee virtually for one hour to review final
agenda, timing and logistics for the event approximately two
weeks before the event
- Attend one in-person meeting at Edina City Hall for no more than
one hour to do a “walk-through” for the event approximately
one week before the event
- Arrive approximately 45 minutes before the start of the event on
October 2 and facilitate/MC the event for approximately two
hours.
- Provide a graphic facilitator to artfully and beautifully record the
meaningful actions and thoughts that develop during the event.
- Provide recommendations on next steps for the subcommittee’s
consideration.
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HRRC Subcommittee for “How to Stop the Hate” event proposal for engaging external resource
The subcommittee considered retaining Donte Curtis for a more limited set of services, as detailed below. We do not believe only obtaining
facilitation is sufficient support for creating the kind of engaging event we want to deliver.
Facilitate During Event on October 2, 2022
$2500.00
- Meet with subcommittee virtually for one hour to review final
agenda, timing and logistics for the event approximately two
weeks before the event
- Attend one in-person meeting at Edina City Hall for no more than
one hour to do a “walk-through” for the event approximately
one week before the event
- Arrive approximately 45 minutes before the start of the event on
October 2 and facilitate/MC the event for approximately two
hours.
For your background reference, below is our rough draft working plan for the event.
Rough agenda ideas for October event
Review progress or lack of progress since fall of 2021, first “Stop the Hate” discussion
Name recent racist incidents in Edina
Review ranges of potential actions and efforts to combat hate – concepts and examples of how concepts have come to life
Education/prevention - Minnesota Department of Health resource, Parents Guide to Preventing and Responding to
Prejudice
Legal responses - administrative, civil, criminal - Edina Police Department, Hennepin County Attorney’s Office - what and
how to access?
Legislative/policy responses
Mediation
Spiritual/religious
Restorative Justice - St. Paul Public Schools, South View Middle School; concept definition - Sabeeh
City of Edina responses - bias offenses and bias incidents (definition; what and how to report; what to expect)
Community responses
Potential speakers/participating organizations
CAIR-MN/Council on American-Islamic Relations
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HRRC Subcommittee for “How to Stop the Hate” event proposal for engaging external resource
CAAL/Coalition of Asian American Leaders
Edina Anti-Racism Collective
Edina Asian American Alliance
Edina Police Department
Minnesota Justice Coalition/Jonathan McClellan
Minnesota Council of Churches
League of Women Voters Edina
Civil rights attorney/other civil rights leaders…
Potential format
Present concepts and real-life examples of use?
Moderated Q&A?
Community resource panel discussion?
Measurement of Success
People who attend learn about actions they can take and resources they can access (tools)
Examples of strategies that work provide basis to lobby for resources at local and state levels
Inspire hope
Date: July 26, 2022 Agenda Item #: VII.B.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
From:Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:2023 HRRC Work Plan Development
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
The HRRC needs to start developing their 2023 Work Plan. The Commission should discuss any items for the
upcoming Work Plan, including items that are annual events, items that carry over and new items.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2023 HRRC Work Plan Proposal
BC - 2023 CAP Menu Memo
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission
2023 Annual Work Plan Proposal
Initiative # 1 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Coordinate Sharing Values, Sharing Communities Event. Determine
topic at least four months in advance of the scheduled event. Potential
topics could be affordable housing impacts, benefits, necessity.
Deliverable
Event
Leads Target
Completion Date
October 2023
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Coordinate Days of Remembrance to be held in alignment with the
United States 2023 commemoration date. Potential need for amended
resolution if topic is broadened to include additional events of genocide.
Deliverable
Event
Leads Target
Completion Date
April 2023
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Bias and discrimination event response
Code violations
Continue meeting with police
Review Bias Events Response Plan
Deliverable Leads Target
Completion Date
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Tom Oye Award: Coordinate and select one recipient for the 2023 Tom
Oye Award.
Deliverable
Planning and awarding of Tom Oye
Award
Leads Target
Completion Date
December 2022
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Climate Action Plan: LF-14: Support existing school & community
gardens to expand growing spaces with a focus locating garden to serve
youth, immigrant, lower incomes and/or food insecurity.
Deliverable Leads Target
Completion Date
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Climate Action Plan: TL3-7: Allow & encourage construction of
accessory dwelling units (ADU) to increase rental opportunities in both
established neighborhoods and new development. Housing options in
workforce, seniors, families with changing needs and others for whom
ADUs present as an affordable housing option.
Deliverable Leads Target
Completion Date
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
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Initiative # 7 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Raising awareness of wage theft, tax fraud, OSHA violations, and
human trafficking
Deliverable Leads Target
Completion Date
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Initiative # 8 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Developing metrics on policing data Deliverable Leads Target
Completion Date
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
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Progress Q4:
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Initiative # 9 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Study and report on police oversight committee: current state,
recommendation to City Council
Deliverable Leads Target
Completion Date
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
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Initiative #
10
Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Ageism: helping community understand, how to mitigate it, educate
and assess
Deliverable Leads Target
Completion Date
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
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Initiative #
11
Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Reparations – what other cities are doing
Deliverable Leads Target
Completion Date
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this
initiative.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
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Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to
work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.)
City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Department Name
Phone 952-927-8861 • Fax 952-826-0390 • EdinaMN.gov
Date: 06/01/2022
To: Edina Boards and Commissions
From: Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Subject: Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: 2023 Work Plan options
Attachment: 2023 Commission Climate Action Menu
Background: The City’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP) was approved at the end of 2021 with 36
strategies supported by 200 actions. The CAP identifies the City’s GHG emission reduction target of 45%
below 2019 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The CAP’s goal is to help those who
live and work in Edina imagine and achieve a future where the Earth and all who live on it thrive.
For more information, the Climate Action Plan was the subject of a 2021 Town Talk, viewable here:
https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/town-talks/forum_topics/sustainability-climate-action-plan
In 2022, City staff kicked off the implementation of the CAP, undertaking ~60 actions, along with a few
actions led by Commissions. With feedback from the Energy and Environment Commission, the
Sustainability Division has informed City Council that it will ask that each Commission consider adding a
Climate Action to its 2023 work plan.
Attached is a refined list of Climate Actions that are suitable for Commission leadership. Some have been
identified as especially suitable for certain Commissions, but all are available for all Commissions to
consider for their 2023 work plan. These actions were chosen based on the nature of Commission work –
resident volunteers who advise Council based on their Commission Charge. The intent for any Climate
Action undertaken by a Commission is to study the issue and identify what's possible for Council to
consider as next steps. It is not expected that Commissions accomplish the Action within one year, rather
it is hoped that Commissions can lend their resident perspective and expertise to make meaningful
contributions to the progress of any action they choose to undertake.
Action Requested: Commissions should discuss the Climate Action Menu as part of their 2023 work
plan development process. Commissions should consider including one Climate Action in their 2023 work
plan, and be prepared to mention how their work aligns with the Climate Action Plan when presenting to
City Council. For clarifying questions related to any Climate Actions, Commission Chairs should contact
the EEC Chair and/or Vice Chair.
EEC Chair: Hilda Martinez, hildakimx99@gmail.com
EEC Vice Chair: Michelle Horan, mhoran00@gmail.com
Strategy Action
Potential Commission
Work Plan
Buildings & Energy 1-5 Partner with local organizations and businesses to educate the public and promote the adoption of energy efficiency habits like purchasing high-
efficiency equipment, turning the lights off in unused spaces and at night, having efficient indoor temperature control, and promote home energy
audits among their staff and students.
BE 1-7 Create a welcome packet for new businesses and residents, which will provide information on all the energy efficiency improvement resources and opportunities.
BE 1-13 Establish a performance ratings/labeling program for all homes listed for sale or rent so that owners, tenants and prospective buyers can make
informed decisions about energy costs and carbon emissions. Rating program to require Energy Audit/Energy Efficiency Program participation.
EEC
BE 4-2 Partner with institutions and businesses within Edina to secure commitments to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals
of this Climate Action Plan, achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
BE 4-5 Create an educational program to inform residential and commercial properties about renewable energy opportunities including technologies that
eliminate on-site fossil fuel use.Economic
Development CE 1-4
Promote Edina as an environmentally friendly destination by highlighting the businesses that are taking steps to reduce resource consumption
(Green Business Recognition program).EEC
Greenspace GS 1-4
Update City’s Landscape ordinance to include a minimum tree coverage per lawn area or per impervious surface coverage for all new construction
or expansion projects. Explore options for decrease of turf grass/lawn coverage and increase of wildflower/prairie grass coverage requirements.
GS 1-7
Prioritize planting and preservation of native species of plants and trees and species of plants and trees adaptive to climate change on public and
private property through education, incentives and other promotional programs. Ensure that landscaping requirements articulated in the zoning code include the preservation of the maximum possible number of existing trees, the use of native plantings and the preservation of natural areas
whenever possible.
GS 2-2 Remove and ease lawn/grass requirements in ordinances.
GS 2-6
Establish a policy to require the use of native plants in landscaping at City-owned properties. Continue natural vegetation conversion for passive
park areas. Add 110 Acres of native plant and pollinator restoration area on City Property by 2040.EEC
GS 2-7
Establish a policy and Identify, create, and promote incentives to assist homeowners and households with low incomes by covering some of the cost
of converting traditional lawns by planting pollinator friendly food gardens, permaculture, wildflowers, clover or native grasses in an effort to slow
the collapse of the state’s bee population.
GS 2-8
Develop educational and informational resources providing information on benefits of and strategies for reduced and repurposed lawn space
including: native plantings, "carbon gardening" strategies for ornamental gardens, and produce gardens, tree profile rebuilding, elimination of
synthetic fertilizer and pesticide use, high mow deck settings, use of biochar amendments, polyculture lawn mixture and other beneficial
greenspace practices included in this CAP.
Environmental
Health HS 2-2
Add climate preparedness elements to public health programs already aimed at vulnerable populations and low-income households and dedicate
increased funding to accommodate demand for public health services among at-risk populations. CHC
HS 4-3
Support, leverage create relationships with, and enhance community networks and connections for those who require special attention, such as
people who are elderly, homebound, disabled, isolated, or those likely to be in need of financial assistance during or after extreme weather events (heat, cold and heavy precipitation).CHC
Local Food LF 1-
2
Support existing school and community gardens and provide opportunities to expand community growing spaces with a focus on locating garden
infrastructure to serve youth, immigrant, and people with lower incomes or who are experiencing food insecurity. Community growing and garden
spaces may include use of park space, unused city owned space, or public right of way/boulevard areas. Program should prioritize conversion of
impervious spaces to garden space and preservation/increase of overall green space benefit. Provide on-going promotion, communication, and
education of the sites and opportunities including appropriate translated and accessible content.
LF 1-4
Incentivize and reward soil best management practice for urban lawns, gardens, landscaping, parks, open spaces, prairies, environmentally sensitive
areas, and agricultural land uses.EEC
LF 4-2
Establish an Green Business Refrigeration upgrade cost sharing incentive program providing a 25% matching grant for qualified buildings and
applicants to switch to green refrigeration practices. EEC
Transportation & Land Use TL 3-
2
Eliminate parking minimums to reduce surface parking and institute new parking pricing models to maintain 85% utilization (performance-based
parking, off-street parking tax, dynamic pricing, etc.) PC/ETC
TL 3-7
Allow and encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units ("ADU") to increase rental opportunities in both established neighborhoods and
new development. This will add additional housing options for the City’s workforce, seniors, families with changing needs, and others for whom
ADUs present an affordable housing option. PC
TL 4-5
Develop incentive and educational programs to transition lawn care companies and homeowners from using fuel-burning lawn equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, blowers) to electric.EEC
TL 1-5
Establish a branded communications campaign to promote increased alternative transportation use, with a particular focus on short distance trips
(ie <2 miles) including school and other daily commutes.ETC
Waste WM 1-2
Support collaborative consumption community projects, such as neighborhood compost projects, tool libraries, and repair cafes through mini-grant programs.
WM 2-3
Conduct an organics waste collection pilot project with a sample of City businesses to test the interest, methodology, and amount of commercial
food waste that would need to be accommodated by a commercial organics collection program. Explore possible incentives for food retailers,
restaurants, and institutions to participate in food waste reuse and recycling programs.
WM 3-2 Explore a requirement that all waste be recycled or salvaged at large construction sites.
WM 4-5 Promote and partner to support a Fix It Fair at the Library and create a resource list for reuse.
W 1-3
Facilitate reduction of water use by top customers annually through an opt-in water reduction program targeting water reduction goals of 20% or
more per site. Offer free technical resources to large institutions and businesses to identify specific opportunities for employees or customers to
conserve water and incorporate water efficiency into internal operations. Program can be coordinated with the City's Waste Audit and Diversion Assistance program. Goal: 30 business water use audits completed annually with customers engaged in measuring and reducing water
consumption.
W 1-6
Conduct a Water Conservation "challenge" campaign ask participants to reduce water consumption through water use behavior change strategies,
irrigation system utilization, and replacement of fixtures like shower heads with WaterSense certified fixtures.
WM 1-3
Explore options for waste hauling improvements supporting CAP goal achievement, including modifications to City's existing licensure process and
requirements as well as organized waste hauling strategies.
Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: 2023 Work Plan options