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City Council Work Session
City of E dina, Minnesota
City H all Comm unity Meeting Room
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
5:30 PM
I.Ca ll To Ord er
II.Roll Ca ll
III.Join t Meeting: Tra n sporta tion Com m ission
IV.Join t Meeting: E n ergy & E n vironm en t Com m ission
V.Adjournm en t
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Date: June 6, 2023 Agenda Item #: I I I.
To:Mayor and C ity C ouncil Item Type:
O ther
F rom:Andrew S c ipioni, Trans portation P lanner
Item Activity:
Subject:Joint Meeting: Transportation C ommission Disc ussion
C ITY O F E D IN A
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED:
None.
I N TR O D U C TI O N:
Transportation Commissioners will provide an update on current work plan initiatives.
AT TAC HME N T S:
Description
2022 Work Plan Progress Report
Date: June 6, 2023 Agenda Item #: I V.
To:Mayor and C ity C ouncil Item Type:
O ther
F rom:G rac e Hancoc k, S us tainability Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Joint Meeting: Energy & Environment C ommis s ion Disc ussion
C ITY O F E D IN A
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED:
None, discussion only.
I N TR O D U C TI O N:
Energy & Environment Chair Hilda M artinez will share an update on the E E C 2023 work plan initiatives with
C ity C ouncil.
AT TAC HME N T S:
Description
EEC 2023 Work Plan Progres s Report
EEC
Current Reporting Date: Jul 10, 2023
Report Created On: May 30, 2023
Report Legend Priority No Update Overdue
Plan Label And Number Description Initiative Type Council
Charge Deliverable Status Progress Leads Last Update Date Last Update
Commission Name 1.3 Energy & Environment Commission
The Commission advises the City Council on energy
conservation, waste reduction and environmental and
conservation e orts.
Status Pending: 33.33%
On Track: 66.67%
Initiative 1.3.1 No Mow May 2.0
Consider, if any, recommended changes to No Mow May
(NMM) are needed, including program expansion to
other property types (condos, commercial, etc.) and
report-back method for residents.
Establish a communication strategy with support from
the City Communication area.
Link NMM promotion with the promotion of rain and
pollinator gardens.
Explore ways for residents to add additional "greening"
e orts beyond NMM, including soil health
Project Support No Mow May event. Tessman, Martinez,
Rawat
Apr 06, 2023 No Mow May 2023 is underway. EEC prepared Resolution of
Support in early 2023, which Council passed in Q1 2023. 330
households have signed up as of April 1, 2023. 1,000 signs are
available. Promotions are occurring at Edina Theatre and all
Edina communications channels.
Initiative 1.3.2 Green Business Recognition Program
Strengthen and bring more business to the Green
Business Recognition Program. Establish an annual
outreach and recruitment calendar including spring
communications campaign; present at Chamber, Rotary
and other relevant business associations
Add bike rack fund participation as part of rubric, as
well as one-stop lighting audits, tree preservation.
On-going / Annual Support Green Business Recognition program. Lukens, Hovanec,
Lanzas
Apr 06, 2023 EEC has welcomed new working group members, approved at
their March meeting. The application period is April 22 (Earth
Day until June 17 for businesses to apply for recognition. New
businesses will be recognized via EEC's presence at July 4th
parade. Promotions underway include a press release
announcing the application open period, going out week of
4/20, Sun Current ad in early May, digital Chamber of Commerce
ad in mid to late-May, June Edition: Edina ad, and digital
Southdale mall ads during the month of May until June 17.
Initiative 1.3.3 Tree Recognition Campaign
“Parade of Trees” tree recognition campaign around
Arbor Day
Residents submit photos and locations of special trees.
Trees are mapped and residents are invited to do a
walking tour to see the trees. Tree photos can be used in
social media to raise awareness around Edinaʼs tree
canopy.
EEC may award special tree recognitions: “most
climbable tree,” “spookiest,” etc.
Mayor will be invited to recognize beloved trees during
Mayorʼs Minute
Project Develop a campaign for tree recognition.Lukens, Hovanec,
Haugen
Apr 06, 2023 Not started in Q1.
#
Progress 16%
4 On Track Progress 50%
4 On Track Progress 25%
4 On Track Progress 10%
Plan Label And Number Description Initiative Type Council
Charge Deliverable Status Progress Leads Last Update Date Last Update
Initiative 1.3.4 Commercial Tree Ordinance
Assess Edinaʼs Commercial Tree Ordinance by comparing to
similar ordinances adopted in relevant cities; determine if
changes should be made.
Project Report and recommendations to City Council.Haugen, Tessman,
Weber
Apr 06, 2023 Not started in Q1.
Initiative 1.3.5 Time of Sale Energy Disclosure Program
Review the program currently under implementation in
Bloomington and Minneapolis. Analyze local data and evaluate
if it is a program that can be implemented in the city of Edina.
Project Report to City Council.Martinez, Schima,
Lukens, Weber
Apr 06, 2023 City Council received a presentation to share information on this
topic at their March 21, 2023 work session. EEC members
received contact information to interview City representatives in
Minneapolis and Bloomington, where this program is already
underway. City Attorney has provided initial legal advice.
Initiative 1.3.6 Parking (Planning Commission Work Plan)
Consideration of future of parking in Edina to identify parking
initiatives to pursue in the next 10-15 years, in what order and
what commissions/resources should be assigned to each.
Planning Commission will be the lead. ETC & EEC will review
and comment on final report and recommendation from
Planning Commission.
Project Review and comment on the Planning Commission report and
recommendations.
All
Initiative 1.3.7 Boulevard Tree Planting (Transportation Commission Work
Plan)
Review options for replacement and new boulevard tree
planting program. (Greenspace + Trees Strategy GS1).
Project Review and comment on the Transportation Commission's
report for Council.
All
Initiative 1.3.8 Climate Action Plan HS 4-3 (Human Rights & Relations
Commission Work Plan)
Evaluate community organizations, networks, and connections
serving those who require special attention, such as people who
are elderly, homebound, isolated, living with disabilities, or
those likely to need financial assistance, during or a er extreme
weather events (e.g., heat, cold, and heavy precipitation). EEC
will review and comment on approved report.
Project Review and comment on Human Rights and Relations
Commission report for Council.
All
Initiative 1.3.9 Carryout Bag awareness and outreach plan implementation
Partner with City sta to implement an awareness and
outreach plan to inform residents and businesses of
merchant bag fee requirement. Gather stakeholder
input in early 2023 to inform ordinance development,
once passed the EEC will contribute to a promotional
campaign to raise awareness and support businesses to
integrate the new requirement ahead of 2024 e ective
date.
Project Support City sta in implementing sta -created outreach and
awareness plan
Dakane, Martinez,
Hovanec
Apr 06, 2023 City Council approved a work plan amendment to add this
initiative in February, 2023, a er receiving a report and
recommendation from EEC. A working group is being recruited
in April. A consultant will be hired in April to begin public
outreach, overseen by sta . A er public outreach concludes,
City Council will receive an ordinance proposal from sta . If
approved, EEC will support an awareness and outreach plan to
notify residents and businesses of the new requirements.
3 On Track Progress 10%
1 On Track Progress 25%
2 Status Pending Progress 0%
2 Status Pending Progress 0%
2 Status Pending Progress 0%
4 On Track Progress 25%