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Human Rights and Relations Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Community Room, City Hall
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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 27, 2023
V.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.
VI.Reports/Recommendations
A.2023 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan Update
B.2024 Work Plan Development Introduction
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Sta1 Comments
IX.Adjournment
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Date: July 25, 2023 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Gillian Straub, City Management Fellow
Item Activity:
Subject:Minutes: Human Rights & Relations Commission
June 27, 2023
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve minutes from the June 27, 2023, HRRC meeting.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
HRRC Minutes: June 27, 2023
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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Human Rights & Relations Commission
Edina City Hall, Community Room
June 27, 2023, 7 p.m.
I. Call to Order
Chair Stringer Moore called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering Roll Call: Chair Stringer Moore, Vice Chair Bennett, Commissioners Dawkins, Ismail, Nelson,
and Rogers.
Staff Present: Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager, Gillian Straub, City Management Fellow.
Absent: Commissioners Felton, Khalifa, Segall.
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Vice Chair Bennett to approve the June 27, 2023, meeting agenda, seconded by
Commissioner Nelson. Motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Vice Chair Bennett noted an addition to the minutes from the May 23, 2023, meeting, on item VI.
Reports/Recommendations, A. 2023 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan Update, Initiative
1: Sharing Values, Sharing Communities Event, at the end of the second bullet point. The text to be added
is: By consensus, commissioners agreed that the topic/theme this year will be preventing hate/reshaping
our cultural lens.
Motion by Commissioner Nelson to amend the minutes from the May 23, 2023, meeting
with Vice Chair Bennett’s edits. Seconded by Commissioner Ismail. Motion carried.
V. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2023 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan Update
• Commissioners described each initiative and discussed the following updates:
o Initiative 1: Sharing Values, Sharing Communities Event
• Vice Chair Bennett shared the proposed date, time, location, previously
approved topics and speakers.
a. Date: Sunday, November 12
b. Time: 3-5 p.m.
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c. Location: Edina City Hall Council Chambers.
d. Topic: Preventing Hate and Bias and Cultural Competency.
e. Speakers: Bill Svrluga, Executive Director of Before Racism; Tru
Pettigrew, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer of Minnesota
Timberwolves and Lynx.; and a representative of Edina Public
Schools.
• Vice Chair Bennett noted each speaker would have 30 minutes total for a
presentation and questions and that the program would include a JCPP
presentation.
• Commissioners discussed titles which represent the topic in a positive
light, including phrases such as embracing diversity, thriving in a diverse
world, and one community, many cultures, among others.
Vice Chair Bennett moved to hold the event on November 12, 2023, from 3-5 p.m., at Edina
City Hall Council Chambers. Seconded by Commissioner Nelson. Motion carried.
Vice Chair Bennett moved to affirm the topics reached through consensus at May meeting,
and to propose Embracing Diversity and Preventing Bias as the working title, with the
committee to finalize the title at a future committee meeting. Seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. The motion received two votes in favor and four votes not in favor. Motion not
carried.
Commissioner Nelson resigned from the committee on Initiative 1 at 7:55 p.m.
Vice Chair Bennett resigned from the committee on Initiative 1 at 7:55 p.m.
o Initiative 2: Days of Remembrance Event
• Chair Stringer Moore noted the resolution associated with Days of
Remembrance may need to be changed in 2024, and this could be
included in the 2024 work plan development.
o Initiative 3: Bias and Discrimination Event Response
• The Police Department provided an update at the March 28, 2023,
meeting.
• Officer Jepson and Lulu Thompson of the JCPP presented at the May
meeting.
o Initiative 4: Tom Oye Award
• Chair Stringer Moore noted that the committee plans to meet next
month.
o Initiative 5: Climate Action Plan HS 4-3
• Vice Chair Bennett noted that the May update to the work plan should
reflect that the committee connected with the sustainability manager and
identified 14 organizations, excluding faith-based organizations, for
evaluation.
o Initiative 6: Juneteenth Community Celebration
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• Commissioners provided feedback on the event.
• Staff Liaison Lee provided a short review of the event.
o Initiative 7: Bias and Discrimination Event Response Plan Review
• Commissioners discussed the history of bias event reporting in Edina and
how recent legislation may affect this initiative.
Motion by Chair Stringer Moore to amend the agenda to allow Commissioner Ismail to
make member comments during this time. Seconded by Vice Chair Bennett.
The commission received member comments.
• Received.
Commissioner Ismail left at 8:26 p.m.
B. 2024 Work Plan Development Introduction
• Chair Stringer Moore introduced the work plan development.
• Vice Chair Bennett noted that work plan items: Sharing Values, Sharing Communities
Event; Days of Remembrance Event; Bias and Discrimination Event Response; the Tom
Oye Award; and the Bias and Discrimination Event Response Plan Review; should be
included on the work plan at this time due to their ongoing or annual nature.
• Staff Liaison Lee introduced the parking lot topics for discussion.
o Ageism: helping community understand, how to mitigate it, educate and
assess.
o With a focus on equity, study and report on location and features of, and
access to, City facilities.
o Research and report potential models for Edina residents to review,
comment on, and make recommendations for changes to the policies and
procedures of local law enforcement.
o Study & report what other cities are doing to provide reparations.
• Other work plan items discussed by the Commission include:
o A community roundtable connecting organizations and boards and
commissions
o Connection and education with the JCPP to reach new audiences
o Affordable housing topic
o Quarterly meetings with a representative of Edina Public Schools.
o Mental health topic, with potential connections to ageism and homelessness
o Climate Action Plan items
Commissioner Dawkins left at 8:59 p.m.
VI. Chair and Member Comments
VII. Staff Comments
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VIII. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
Date: July 25, 2023 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:2023 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work
Plan Update
Action, Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
The Commission will discuss initiative updates for the 2023 work plan. An updated work plan will be uploaded on
Friday, July 21, 2023.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2023 HRRC Work Plan
Council City Approved 12.6.22
Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission
2023 Annual Work Plan
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
Plan and host event in 2023.
Leads
Bennett, Jain, Ismail,
Dawkins, Nelson
Target
Completion Date
October 2023
3.28.23: Conversations about different potential topics for the event.
4.25.23: Planning will start in May 2023, committee members asked HRRC members for potential topics.
6.27.23: Committee has convened, and commissioners agreed that the topic/theme this year will be preventing hate/reshaping our cultural lens.
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
Plan & host a 2023 Days of Remembrance
Event with the possibility of amending initial
DOR resolution.
*Resolution amendment will require Council
approval.
Leads
Felton, Stringer
Moore, Bennett,
Dawkins
Target
Completion Date
April 2023
2.28.23: Draft agenda and potential dates discussed at HRRC meeting.
3.28.23: Event will be held on May 7 from 2-4p at City Council Chambers. Approved marketing of event.
4.25.23: Keynote speaker for event has been confirmed and display exhibit approval from HRRC.
5.19.23: Event completed on 5.7.23, which had about 60 people who attended with 318 views on City’s social media account. A survey was created to compile
feedback from attendees. COMPLETED.
Council City Approved 12.6.22
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:
• Respond to Bias events as described by the Bias Event Plan
• Continue quarterly meetings with Edina Police Department
Deliverable
Respond to bias events & participate in
quarterly meetings with PD.
Leads
Jain, Ahluwalia,
Felton, Stringer
Moore, Rogers
Target
Completion Date
December 2023
3.28.23: Police Department representatives attended 3.28.2023 meeting to provide updates to HRRC.
7.10.23: Police representatives attended 5/23/23 meeting to discuss the Joint Commission Policed Partnership (JCPP) and Multicultural Advisory Committee
(MAC).
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 selection of recipient of
Tom Oye Award.
Leads
Jain, Stringer Moore,
Rogers
Target
Completion Date
December 2023
4.25.23: Planning for Tom Oye will occur in late July/early August.
7.10.23: Committee members have been sent previous year's Tom Oye documents for review and changes.
Council City Approved 12.6.22
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 HS 4-3: 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 be in need of financial assistance, during or after extreme
weather events (e.g., heat, cold, and heavy precipitation). EEC will review
and comment on approved report.
Deliverable
Report to Council.
EEC: Review and comment.
Leads
Segall, Ismail, Stringer
Moore, Khalifa
Target
Completion Date
December 2023
4.25.23: Subcommittee met on 4.25.23 to start planning for this work plan.
7.10.23: The committee had contacted City's Sustainability Manager to discuss work plan and organizations. Committee has determined that organizations would
be reached out separately.
Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Provide feedback to staff regarding planning of 2023 Juneteenth City
event. Debrief after event and provide recommendations for the
direction of future events
Deliverable
Provide input to staff on planning
components of the Juneteenth event.
Leads
All
Target
Completion Date
February 2023
3.28.23: Staff Liaison provided updates of Juneteenth event and planning to HRRC.
4.25.23: Staff Liaison has provided updates to HRRC during meetings and will provide a debrief opportunity after the Juneteenth Community event has taken
place.
6.27.23: Staff Liaison provided updates on the Juneteenth event on Monday, June 19. There were 12 community partners, two kids book giveaways, event
program, four food vendors. COMPLETED.
Initiative # 7 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Review the Bias Event Response, if needed, make any recommended
changes to Council.
Deliverable
Report and recommendation to
Council if there are changes.
Leads
Jain, Ahluwalia, Felton
Khalifa, Rogers, Nelson
Target
Completion Date
December 2023
4.25.23: Staff Liaison will send current Bias Event Response plan to subcommittee to review.
7.10.23: Staff Liaison sent current Bias Event Response plan on 6/2/23 to subcommittee to review and provide changes.
Council City Approved 12.6.22
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
With a focus on equity, study and report on location and features of, and access to, City facilities (i.e., parks and recreational facilities, community gardens,
meeting rooms, and transportation facilities including sidewalks and bicycle facilities)
Research and report potential models for Edina residents to review, comment on, and make recommendations for changes to the policies and procedures of local
law enforcement.
Study & report what other cities are doing to provide reparations
Date: July 25, 2023 Agenda Item #: VI.B.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:2024 Work Plan Development Introduction Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Staff Liaison Lee will discuss the process for developing the HRRC's 2024 work plan, and Commissioners will
bring ideas for the 2024 work plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2024 Work Plan Template
Memo: Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: 2024 Work Plan options
Climate Action Menu: Work Plan options
Page 1 of 5
Commission Name
2024 Proposed Work Plan
1 Initiative Type:
Ongoing/Annual, Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Sharing Values, Sharing Communities Event
Initiative Description:
Determine topic at least four months in advance of the scheduled event.
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
2 Initiative Type:
Project, Ongoing/Annual
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Bias and Discrimination Event Response
Initiative Description:
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
= commission
= staff
Page 2 of 5
3 Initiative Type:
Ongoing/Annual, Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Tom Oye Award
Initiative Description:
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
4 Initiative Type:
Ongoing/Annual, Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Days of Remembrance Event
Initiative Description:
2024 Days of Remembrance Date: Monday, May 6
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
Page 3 of 5
5 Initiative Type:
Project, Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Community roundtable connecting organizations and Boards & Commissions
Initiative Description:
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
6 Initiative Type:
Project, Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Affordable housing topic
Initiative Description:
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
Page 4 of 5
7 Initiative Type:
Project, Ongoing/Annual, Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Quarterly meetings with a representative of Edina Public Schools
Initiative Description:
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
8 Initiative Type:
Project, Ongoing/Annual, Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Mental health topic, with potential connections to ageism and homelessness
Initiative Description:
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
Page 5 of 5
9 Initiative Type:
Project, Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Climate Action Plan item
Initiative Description:
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
Parking Lot from 2023:
Parking Lot Items • Ageism: helping community understand, how to mitigate it, educate and assess.
• With a focus on equity, study and report on location and features of, and access to, City facilities.
• Research and report potential models for Edina residents to review, comment on, and make
recommendations for changes to the policies and procedures of local law enforcement.
• Study & report what other cities are doing to provide reparations.
•
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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Department Name
Phone 952-927-8861 • Fax 952-826-0390 • EdinaMN.gov
Date: 06/01/2023
To: Edina Boards and Commissions
From: Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Subject: Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: 2024 Work Plan options
Attachment: 2024 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 more than 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.
Commissions add critical capacity and community perspective, important to accomplishing Edina’s climate
action goals. In 2022, Commissions were invited to integrate one CAP initiative into their 2023 work plan
proposals, and four commissions did so. Commissions are now invited on an annual basis to consider
adding a CAP initiative to their work plan proposals.
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 2024 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 2024 work
plan development process. Commissions should consider including one Climate Action in their 2024 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: Cory Lukens, cory.lukens@gmail.com
Strategy Action Potential Council Charge
BE 1-7 Create a welcome packet for new businesses, which will provide information on all the energy efficiency improvement resources and opportunities. Report and Recommend
BE 3-2 Explore the development of renewable energy program(s) which increase utilization of on-site / in-community renewable energy while creating benefit
for low-income community members. Example programs include City of Dubuque Low Income Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC), Leech Lake Band of
Ojibwe Community Solar for Community Action, and Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute Community Solar Program Model. Goal: 16,000 MWh clean
energy delivered through programs annually by 2030.Study and Report
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.Review and Decide
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.Review and Decide (Event or
handout materials)
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.
Report and Recommend or
Review and Decide (Event)
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. Study and Report
GS 2-7
Establish a policy to identify, create, and promote incentives to assist homeowners and households with low incomes to cover 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 Study and Report
GS 2-8
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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 Study and Report
HS 1-1
Establish a communication campaign in alignment with the American Public Health Association Policy Number: 201711 and educate the public about the
hazards of air pollution, including indoor air quality, and the steps individuals can take such as reducing and eliminating fossil fuel use, and available
resources to reduce their exposure. Review and Decide
HS 2-5
Create and make available an Emergency Response Toolkit offering tips and suggestions for residents to increase their emergency preparedness. Develop
City-based program to support individuals and families who cannot afford to purchase supplies for household emergency preparedness kits to adequately
prepare their homes.Study and Report
LF 1-4
Study and report on options to incentivize and reward soil best management practice for urban lawns, gardens, landscaping, parks, open spaces, prairies,
environmentally sensitive areas, and agricultural land uses.Study and Report
LF 2-3
Promote and expand public education campaigns to encourage purchasing and supporting restaurants which use locally grown and produced food at the
individual and institutional level (add targeting of disadvantaged, food insecure, and elder populations). Collaborate with under represented groups to
identify culturally preferred foods and advocate for their cultivation and increased availability locally. Review and Decide
LF 4-2
Establish a Green Business Refrigeration upgrade cost sharing incentive program providing a 25% matching grant for qualified buildings and applicants to
switch to green refrigeration practices. Study and ReportLocal 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 Review and Decide (Project)
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.Report and Recommend
TL 3-4
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.) Report and Recommend
Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: Work Plan options
TL 3-4
Identify underutilized paved areas and incentivize conversion to sustainable green space or infill development. Conversion focus should take into
consideration neighborhood's greenspace, heat island mitigation, affordable housing, and bike/walk mobility needs and prioritize site utilization based on Study and Report
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.Study and Report
W 1-3
Study and report on a possible 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. Study and Report
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.Study and Report
Waste WM 1-2
Support collaborative consumption community projects, such as neighborhood compost projects, tool libraries, and repair cafes through mini-grant
programs.Study and Report
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.Study and Report
WM 3-2 Explore a requirement that all waste be recycled or salvaged at large construction sites.Study and Report
WM 4-5 Promote and partner to support a Fix It Fair at the Library and create a resource list for reuse.Review and Decide (Event)