HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-11 EEC AgendaAgenda
Energy and Environment Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall - Community Room
Meeting will take place in person. Masks are optional.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission July 14, 2022
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Special Presentation: Time of Sale Energy Disclosure
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 WP #1: Support Natural Habitat
B.Monthly call for communication requests
C.2023 Workplan Development Discussion
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
IX.Sta4 Comments
X.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 ampli7cation, an
interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861
72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Date: August 11, 2022 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission July
14, 2022
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve EEC meeting minutes, July 14, 2022.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
EEC Minutes: July 14, 2022
Agenda
Energy and Environment Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall - Community Room
Meeting will take place in person. Masks are optional.
Thursday, July 14, 2022
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
Chair Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.
II.Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Martinez, Vice Chair Horan, Commissioners
Haugen, Hovanec, Lukens and Schima
Late: Commissioner Dakane arrived at 7:41pm
Absent: Commissioners Lanzas, Tessman, and Student Commissioners Shumway,
Rawat
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Cory Lukens to Approve Meeting Agenda. Seconded by Hilda
Martinez Salgado. Motion Carried.
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Michelle Horan to Approve Meeting Minutes. Seconded by John
Haugen. Motion Carried.
A.Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission May 12, 2022
B.Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission June 9, 2022
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Special Presentation: 2023 Water Resources Update
EEC received an annual presentation from Water Resources Manager
Vanderwerff Wilson regarding the state of water resources in Edina.
VI.Community Comment
No community comment was received
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 staff for consideration at a future meeting.
VII.Reports/Recommendations
A.2022 WP #1: Support Natural Habitat
EEC provided comment on draft residential tree protection ordinance
amendment proposal from Commissioner Haugen.
EEC reviewed draft boulevard tree ordinance proposal from Edina
Transportation Commission.
B.Monthly call for communication requests
Staff Liaison Hancock called for any communication requests from the
EEC pertaining to their work plan initiatives. None were received.
C.2023 Workplan Development Discussion
EEC began drafting 2023 work plan initiative proposals. EEC agreed to use
a Google Docs document to add information about proposed initiatives.
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
Chair Martinez invited all Members to make comments around the room.
IX.Staff Comments
X.Adjournment
The EEC meeting was adjourned at 9:21pm.
Motion by Cory Lukens to Adjourn. Seconded by Michelle Horan. Motion
Carried.
T he City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If
you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print
documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Date: August 11, 2022 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Special Presentation: Time of Sale Energy Disclosure Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None, information only.
INTRODUCTION:
Katie Jones, Center for Energy and Environment, will present to the EEC on the concept of Time of Sale
Energy Disclosure.
Date: August 11, 2022 Agenda Item #: VII.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:2022 WP #1: Support Natural Habitat Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve EEC-proposed residential tree ordinance amendment, and ETC proposed boulevard tree addition for
advancement to Council.
INTRODUCTION:
Initiative
Support new ordinance development or the modification of current ones to protect tree canopy and explore the
benefit from initiatives like No Mow May that can help expand the green ground coverage on the City.
Deliverable
Review and recommend to Council on trees, greenspace, pollinators, and more sustainable private lawn
management such as water sensor on lawn irrigation systems, bee lawns, pollinator friendly gardens, fall/spring
cleanup practices.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
EEC-ETC Proposed Ordinance - Residential-Boulevard Tree Protection
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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-___
AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING
TREE PROTECTION
The City Council Of Edina Ordains:
Section 1. Chapter 10, Article III of the Edina City Code is amended to add Division 3 as
follows:
DIVISION III. TREE PROTECTION
Sec. 10-82. Preservation, protection and replacement of Protected Trees: This Division applies to:
grading permits, demolition permits; subdivisions applications; building permit
applications for principal and accessory structures including a garage, deck or a pool;
and additions to principal and accessory structures. This Division does not apply to
City parkland, which follows tree protection guidelines outlined in Edina’s
Comprehensive Plan and City Park Master Plan.
(1) Purpose: Edina is fortunate to have a robust inventory of mature trees that form
an integral part of the unique character and history of the city, and that contribute
to the long-term aesthetic, environmental, and economic well-being of the city.
The goal of this Section is to preserve Edina’s high valued trees, while allowing
reasonable development to take place and not interfere with how existing property
owners use their property. The purpose of the ordinance is to:
a. Preserve and grow Edina’s tree canopy cover by protecting mature trees
throughout the city.
b. Protect and enhance property values by conserving and adding to the
distinctive and unique aesthetic character of Edina’s tree population.
c. Protect and enhance the distinctive character of Edina’s neighborhoods
d. Improve the quality of life for all stakeholders, including city residents, visitors
and wildlife.
e. Protect the environment by the filtering of air and soil pollutants, increasing
oxygen levels and reducing CO2; preventing and reducing erosion and
stormwater by stabilizing soils; reducing heat convection; decreasing wind
speeds; reducing noise pollution and decreasing the urban heat island effect.
f. Protect and maintain healthy trees in the development and building permit
processes as set forth herein; and prevent tree loss by eliminating or reducing
compacted fill and excavation near tree roots.
(2) Definitions:
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a. Protected Tree: Any tree that is structurally sound and healthy, and that
meets one of the following:
i. a deciduous tree that is at least 8 5 inches dbh, except box elders, poplar,
willow, silver maple, black locust, fruit tree species, ash, and mulberry.
ii. a coniferous tree that is at least 20 15 feet in height.
b. Removable Tree. Any tree not defined as a Protected Tree, and as defined as
an invasive species by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
c. Critical Root Zone. The minimum area around a tree that is left undisturbed.
The critical root radius is calculated by measuring the tree’s diameter at
breast height. For each inch of tree diameter, 1.5 feet of root zone radius
must be protected. For example, if a tree’s dbh is 10 inches, then its critical
root zone radius is 15 feet (10 x 1.5 = 15). If the critical root zone of a tree on
site or an adjacent property must be disturbed for construction or
construction activity, a plan for the disturbance shall be submitted as part of
the Tree Protection Plan subject to review and approval of the city forester to
minimize the damage.
d. Diameter at Breast Height (dbh). The dbh shall be measured at a height of 4.6
feet.
e. Transplanted Tree. A protected tree which is removed from a lot and
replanted to another private lot or a public space in Edina.
f. Heritage Tree. A protected deciduous tree above 30” dbh and a protected
coniferous tree taller than 30 feet.
(3) Applications for all permit types identified in Sec 10-82 must include a tree
protection plan indicating where Protected and Heritage Trees are located and,
their species, caliper, and health. The plan must show how Protected and Heritage
Trees are preserved and protected during construction. The plan must also show if
any Protected or Heritage Trees are proposed to be removed and the location,
species and size of all replacement tree(s).
(4) If a Protected Tree is removed, except as allowed for in paragraph (5), it must be
replaced with one (1) tree trees equal to at least 75% of the dbh, subject to the
following conditions:
a. Protected trees must be replaced with species of a similar type
(deciduous or coniferous) according to Part 11 that are normally found
growing in similar conditions and that are included in Hennepin County’s
recommended tree list (xlsx). on the list of acceptable replacement species
on file with the city forester.
b. Replacement trees must be varied by species.
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c. Replacement trees must not be subject to known epidemic diseases or
infestations. Disease or infestation resistant species and cultivars are allowed.
d. Replacement trees must be at least three and one-half inches (23.5”) in
caliper for deciduous trees and a minimum of eight feet (78’) tall for
coniferous trees.
e. Replacement tree plans are subject to approval by the City Forester before
implementation.
f. The tree protection plan shall be verified at the time of final inspection for the
building permit.
g. If the city determines that there is no appropriate location for some or all the
required replacement trees, those trees will not be required on site.
h. Failure to replace protected trees on site results in a payment fee of $300
per dbh below 75% of the dbh removed.
(5) Protected Trees may be removed without mitigation, in the following areas:
a. Including, and within a ten-foot (10’) radius of, the building pad, deck or patio
of a new or remodeled building.
b. Including, and within a five-foot (5’) radius of driveways and parking areas.
c. Including, and within ten-foot (10’) radius of installation of public
infrastructure improvements including public roadways, stormwater retention
areas and utilities.
(5) If a Heritage Tree is removed, it must be replaced with protected trees at least
100% of the dbh, subject to the following conditions:
a. Heritage trees must be replaced with species of a similar type (deciduous or
coniferous) that are normally found growing in similar conditions and that
are included on the list of acceptable replacement species on file with the
city forester.
b. Replacement trees must not be subject to known epidemic diseases or
infestations. Disease or infestation resistant species and cultivars are
allowed.
c. Replacement trees must be at least four and one-half inches (4.5”) in caliper
for deciduous trees and a minimum of ten feet (10’) tall for coniferous trees.
d. Replacement tree plans are subject to approval by the City Forester before
implementation.
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e. The tree protection plan shall be verified at the time of final inspection for
the building permit.
f. Failure to replace heritage trees results in a payment fee of $500 per dbh
below 100% of the dbh removed.
(6) Before construction, grading or land clearing begins; city-approved tree protection
fencing, or other method must be installed and maintained at the critical root
zones of the trees to be protected. The location of the fencing must be in
conformance with the approved tree protection plan. The fencing must be
inspected by city staff before site work begins. The fencing must remain in place
until all demolition and construction is complete.
(7) No construction, compaction, construction access, stock piling of earth, storage of
equipment or building materials, or grading may occur within the critical root zone
areas of trees to be protected, unless there are no other on-site alternatives. If
there are no other alternatives, a plan for this activity would need to be reviewed
and approved by the city forester and included in the tree protection plan. A
reasonable effort must be made when trenching utility lines to avoid the critical
root zone.
(8) When construction is complete all trees to remain must have the soil out to their
drip line aerated and de-compacted. Aerating must include multiple concentric
circles of 1” holes, 2” deep, or as recommended by an arborist.
(9) If Protected Trees and/or Heritage Trees were removed within one (1) year prior
to the date the development, subdivision application, demolition, grading and
building permit applications were submitted, these Protected Trees and/or
Heritage Trees are also subject to the replacement policy set forth in paragraphs
(4) and (5) above.
(10) Any tree transplanted on-site shall not be counted as a protected tree or heritage
tree under this section and therefore does not requires replacement under this
section, provided it is viable at 36 months after the permit’s final inspection per
Part 12.
(11) Amount of required replacement trees in (4) and (5) above shall be a variety of
types and sizes as demonstrated below. Species should comply with Hennepin
County’s recommended tree list (xlsx).
Deciduous (dbh) Coniferous (in feet) Lot size < 1 acre Lot size >/= 1 acre
3½” or greater 8’ or greater 70% 50%
4½” or greater 10’ or greater 20% 25%
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(12)
Financial Guarantee.
a. The City may, at its option, require cash escrow or a letter of credit
satisfactory to the City in the amount of 110 percent of the value of the tree
replacement identified in the tree protection plan, securing the full
performance of Tree Protection Plan. The amount of such security shall be
calculated by the fees described in Parts 4f and 5f.
b. Release of Financial Guarantee. The financial security shall be released based
on the following schedule:
a. Upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and approval by City
Forester that the Tree Protection Plan has been met: Forester will
inspect the site and calculate actual fee owed based on how much
dbh preserved or replaced on site. The original escrow, minus this
fee, is 50% released at this time.
b. 36 months after issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, an applicant
must submit a landscape review by a certified arborist, indicating
planted and preserved trees are still healthy. If any trees are found to
be unhealthy, the certified arborist can replace these trees onsite and
the balance of the escrow (50% of escrow net of fees in Part a) are
released at this time. If the applicant does not opt to replace trees
onsite, these fees are considered owed to the City and retained
permanently.
Section 2. Chapter 24, Article I. Section 24-1 Definitions, in the Edina City Code is
amended to add the following:
Right-of-Way means the surface and space above and below a public
roadway, highway, street, cartway, bicycle lane and public sidewalk in which the
city has an interest, including other dedicated rights-of-way for travel purposes
and utility easements owned by the city for city utility purposes.
Section 3. Chapter 24, Article I. Section 24-2 through 4 is added as follows:
Sec. 24-2 - TREE PLANTING
The City of Edina, a Tree City USA, encourages the planting of trees in boulevards
adjacent to homeowners’ properties. Residents are responsible for planting trees
on the boulevard area adjacent to their property and should consult the
5½” or greater 12’ or greater 10% 25%
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unacceptable tree list (hyper link) to avoid planting tree species which detract from
the environment.
The City of Edina may initiate tree-planting on the boulevard.
Sec. 24-3 - TREE MAINTENANCE
It is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner to maintain trees on their
boulevard. Sightlines along roadways must be maintained at all times; Planted
trees should comply with the regulations of City Code, Article VII – Clear Zone View.
Pruning should be done between the months of November and March for best care
of trees.
Sec. 24-4 - TREE REMOVAL
It is unlawful for any person to remove any tree which is on public property,
including rights-of-way, boulevards, and/or easements without first obtaining from
the City a permit to do so. With a permit, it is the responsibility of the resident to
safely remove the tree. Utility franchise agreements are exempt from this
permitting requirement.
Section 4. Chapter 24, Article III. Right-of-Way Management is amended to add the
following:
(d) The City of Edina believes that it is in the best interest of the residents
of Edina and the general public to regulate the planting, maintenance,
and removal of trees on City boulevards, rights-of-way, and easements.
The City encourages the proper planting and care of trees within the
City, in order to increase our overall canopy for the purposes of
aesthetics, traffic calming, and climate change response.
Section 5. This ordinance is effective __January 1, 2023_________.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Published:
ATTEST:
__________________________ _____________________________
Sharon Allison, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
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Please publish in the Edina Sun Current on:
Send two affidavits of publication.
Bill to Edina City Clerk
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of ___________________, 2022, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this ______ day of ____________, 2022.
________________________________
City Clerk
Date: August 11, 2022 Agenda Item #: VII.B.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Monthly call for communication requests Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Submit any communications requests to staff liaison for processing
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
EEC Communication Channels
Energy and Environment Commission Communication Guidelines
Communication Channels
These channels are used by Edina’s Communication Department and can be accessed by the EEC. While
turnaround time is included, it is recommended that requests be made as early as possible for planning
purposes. There will be a call for communication requests as a standing agenda item at each EEC
meeting. The staff liaison will coordinate requests with Communications Director, Jennifer Bennerotte.
Type Content Materials from
EEC
Publishing
Frequency
Turnaround
Time
Website Press releases/news alerts (Hometown
Heroes is a longer feature – also on
social media and recognized at City
Council meetings)
Topic/
nomination,
willingness to be
interviewed
Ad hoc 1 week
(Hometown
Heroes = 1-2
months)
Better
Together
Edina
Any topic that the Commission wants
to get feedback on or engage with the
public
Topic, drafted
text, type of
engagement, etc.
Ad hoc 1 week
Sun Current Newspaper- Guest Column (cannot
be submitted on behalf of the
Commission/City). Anything coming
from the City needs to be submitted
by the Comms Dept.
Text Weekly Independent
submission
Edition Edina Newsletter Topic, willingness
to be interviewed
Monthly 60 days
Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Topic, # of posts Ad hoc Campaign = 1
month
Basic post = 1 day
Video Agenda: Edina /Mayor’s Minute/
Youtube idea
Topic, willingness
to be interviewed
2x/month 1 month
Direct Mailers postcards, inserts, posters, flyers, etc. Budget, topic Ad hoc 1 month
Send Text Text Topic Opt-in 1 month
Other
Newsletters
PW Pipeline and Parks Activities
Directory, The Times (Senior Center
newsletter)
Topic, willingness
to be interviewed
2x/year
(The
Times =
10x/yr)
3 months
City Extra
Emails
Can choose topic area-bulk emails Topic, draft text Opt-in 1 week
Contact Information
Grace Hancock
Sustainability Manager
GHancock@EdinaMN.gov
Communication Department Project Lead Times
The following lead times are organized by level of work involved by Communication Department. These
are recommended by the staff to provide guidance for marketing and communication development.
Level 1 (1 day)
• Re-order of existing project
Level 2 (3 days)
• Re-sizing existing project (no other edits)
• Website banner images
• Basic photo editing
Level 3 (1 week- small changes)
• Copy changes where text doesn’t move
• Postcards
• Rack cards
• Social media graphics based on existing campaign
• PowerPoint presentation graphics for public event
Level 4 (2 weeks-updates)
• New social media graphics
• Updates to existing pieces (new copy, colors, photos or combination thereof)
• Posters and flyers
• Ads
Level 5 (3-4 weeks-significant projects)
• New campaigns
• New art
• Brochures
• Reports
• Pamphlets and booklets
Level 6 (More than 1 month (to be negotiated or determined with Director-large projects))
• Re-brand
• Logo design
• Publication redesign
Date: August 11, 2022 Agenda Item #: VII.C.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:2023 Workplan Development Discussion Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Continue drafting 2023 EEC workplan.
Google
Doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DfAFr26HDc4bXZWJAc7RNMS6RIpZ6yxBnn8SeotKPuc/edit#gid=1646972763
INTRODUCTION:
Commission Member Handbook is a resource to guide workplanning process. Commissions develop proposed work plans from
June - August. Commission approves proposed workplan in September. Chair presents proposed work plan to Council in October.
Staff present recommendations to Council in November. Council approves work plan in December.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2023 Commissioner Work Plan Template
FYI - 2022 EEC Work Plan
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission
2023 Annual Work Plan Proposal
Initiative # Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title 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 # Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title 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:
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Initiative # Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title 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 # Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title 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:
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Initiative # Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title 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 # Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title 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:
Template Updated 2021.06.08
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.)
Approved by City Council December 7, 2021
Commission: Energy and Environment 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)
Support Natural Habitat (Greenspace and Trees)
Support new ordinance development or the modification of current ones
to protect tree canopy and explore the benefit from initiatives like No
Mow May that can help expand the green ground coverage on the City.
Relates to CAP items GC1-4 & GC2-2
Deliverable
Review and recommend to Council on
trees, greenspace, pollinators, and
more sustainable private lawn
management such as water sensor on
lawn irrigation systems, bee lawns,
pollinator friendly gardens, fall/spring
cleanup practices.
Leads: Hilda Martinez
Support: Michelle Horan
(pollinators/lawn), Teri
Hovanec, Tom Tessman
and John Haugen
(Trees), Ava Shumway &
Suryash Rawat (either)
Target
Completion Date:
Q4
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? Consultation with City
Forester.
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Approved by City Council December 7, 2021
Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Green Business Recognition Program - Strengthen and bring more
business to the Green Business Recognition Program (promotion,
outreach, etc.)
Deliverable: double the number of
businesses participating in Green
Business Recognition program
Leads: Michelle Horan
Support: Cory Lukens,
Teri Hovanec, Ukasha
Dakane
Target
Completion Date:
Q4
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.
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Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Review and comment on recycling and organic multi-family building
program.
Deliverable: Comment on developed
program
Leads: Hilda Martinez &
Teri Hovanec
Support: Bayardo
Lanzas
Target
Completion Date:
Q4
Approved by City Council December 7, 2021
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? Partner with Organics
Recycling Coordinator
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Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Coordinate and table at City events to educate the community on
initiatives by the EEC.
Deliverable
-Presence at up to 4 City events to
include Fourth of July, Open Streets,
Arts Fair, and/or Farmers Market.
Each EEC member commits to
volunteering at least once.
Leads: Bayardo Lanzas
Support: Hilda Martinez,
Suryash Rawat
Target
Completion Date:
Q4
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.
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Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title: Plastic Bag Policy - Revise and update 2017 report on
possible recommendations for a plastic bag ordinance.
Deliverable: updated report with
recommendation.
Leads: Michelle Horan
Support: Cory Lukens,
Tom Tessman, Ava
Shumway, Ukasha
Dakane, Stephen Schima
Target
Completion Date:
Q4
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.
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Approved by City Council December 7, 2021
Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Host 1-2 networking meetings with metro cities environmental
commissions
Deliverable: 1-2 meetings Leads: Cory Lukens
Support: John Haugen,
Tom Tessman, Suryash
Rawat
Target
Completion Date:
Q4
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initiative.
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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.)
St. Louis Park inspired Rainwater Rewards Program
Approved by City Council December 7, 2021