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Home My WebLink About2023-04-13 EEC AgendaAgenda Energy and Environment Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall - Mayor's Conference Room 1st Fl Meeting will take place in person. Masks are optional. Thursday, April 13, 2023 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 March 9, 2023 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Special Presentation: Electrify Everything MN B.Special Presentation: City ADU proposal C.Sta+ Report: Proposed Landscaping Ordinance Revisions 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.EEC 2023 Work Plan B.Monthly call for communication requests VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta+ 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 ampli5cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: April 13, 2023 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 March 9, 2023 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve EEC meeting minutes, March 9, 2023 INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description EEC Minutes: February 9, 2023 EEC Minutes: March 9, 2023 Agenda Energy and Environment Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall - Community Room Meeting will take place in person. Masks are optional. Thursday, February 9, 2023 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, Lukens, Tessman, and Student Commissioner Machart. Late: Commissioner Dakane, 7:30pm Absent: Commissioners Schima, Lanzas, Hovanec and Student Commissioner Rawat III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion by Cory Lukens to Approve Meeting Agenda. Seconded by Tom Tessman. Motion Carried. IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission January 12, 2023 Motion by John Haugen to Approve Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Hilda Martinez Salgado. Motion Carried. V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Special Presentation: MetroBlooms/Blue Thumb The EEC received a special recorded presentation from MetroBlooms and BlueThumb regarding the resources and program offerings they have for Edina residents interested in sustainable lawncare. B.Special Presentation: Organic Lawns by Lunseth The EEC received a special presentation from Shay Lunseth, with Lunseth Organic Lawncare. Ms. Lunseth shared tips to help residents participating in No Mow May to expand their sustainable lawncare practices. VI.Community Comment No Community Comment was received in person, or discussed by the EEC. 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.Annual Chair/Vice Chair Nomination & Selection Chair Martinez nominated Commissioner Lukens for Vice Chair Commissioner Haugen nominated Chair Martinez to continue her service as Chair Chair Martinez and Commissioner Lukens were elected as Chair and Vice Chair, selectively. Motion by John Haugen to Elect 2023 Chair and Vice Chair. Seconded by Tom Tessman. Motion Carried. VIII.Chair And Member Comments Chair Martinez recognized Vice Chair Horan's 7-year service, and her accomplishments. The Commission shared their appreciation. Commissioner Lukens debriefed on the Green Golf event, including taking some learnings from one golf course and connecting with other courses to help with learnings. Commissioner Lukens mentioned new recognized business, Paragon Pilates, and confirmed City will issue press release at later date. Vice Chair Horan shared that Council approved EEC's recommendation for carryout bags. Commissioner Dakane, Chair Martinez and Commissioner Hovanec will co-lead the new work plan initiative to "Partner with City staff 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 effective date." Commissioner Haugen asked about organized trash collection progress. Manager Hancock reported that no action had been taken by Council or City leadership yet but would research the status and share back with the EEC. IX.Staff Comments Staff shared the following updates: The Climate Action Fund has been updated with new 2023 cost-share amounts. The March 1 State of Community will have a sustainability focus - EEC members are invited to table to promote the Green Business Outreach Program. The Sustainability Specialist position recruitment will have final interviews on Feb. 17. X.Adjournment The EEC meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm. Motion by Michelle Horan to Adjourn. Seconded by Tom Tessman. 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. Agenda Energy and Environment Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall - Community Room Meeting will take place in person. Masks are optional. Thursday, March 9, 2023 7:00 PM I.Call To Order Chair Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:04pm. Chair Martinez welcomed new Commissioner LeeAnn Weber and invited all Commissioners to make introductions. II.Roll Call Answering roll call were Chair Martinez, Vice Chair Lukens, Commissioners Haugen, Hovanec, Lanzas, Schima, Tessman, Weber and Student Commissioners Machart and Rawat. Late: Commissioner Dakane, 7:15pm III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion by Tom Tessman to Approve Meeting Agenda. Seconded by Bayardo Lanzas. Motion Carried. IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission February 9, 2023 Motion by Hilda Martinez Salgado to Approve Meeting Minutes. Seconded by John Haugen. Motion Carried. V.Community Comment No Community Comment was received in person, or discussed by the EEC. 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. VI.Reports/Recommendations Chair Martinez asked if the EEC would host a working group to support the public input plan for the carryout bag fee ordinance proposal, Commissioner Dakane responded in the affirmative. A.EEC Working Group 2023: Green Business Outreach Program Vice Chair Lukens recommended that resident Nicole Meehan be approved to join the EEC Green Business Outreach Program Working Group. Motion by John Haugen to Approve new working group member. Seconded by Tom Tessman. Motion Carried. B.Monthly call for communication requests No new communication requests were received Liaison Hancock confirmed that any communication requests should be made to the Sustainability Division, who will ensure that the Communications Department is able to implement requests. VII.Chair And Member Comments Commissioners asked for an update on organized trash collection. They discussed bringing an advisory communication to Council soon, in support of organized trash collection. Commissioners shared that they have heard positive feedback about the new residential tree protection ordinance. VIII.Staff Comments IX.Adjournment The EEC meeting was adjourned at 7:56pm. Motion by Hilda Martinez Salgado to Adjourn. Seconded by Tom Tessman. 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: April 13, 2023 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type: Other From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager Item Activity: Subject:Special Presentation: Electrify Everything MN Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: EEC members will receive information from Center for Energy & Environment related to Edina's participation in the Electrify Everything MN awareness campaign. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description EE Message Activity EE Presentation EEC 2023.04.13 Electrify Everything Message Testing Thank you for participating in our electrification message testing activity! We will show you 16 contrasting sets of images or messages for 15-30 seconds at a time. For each, please indicate which one of the set (option A or B) is more appealing to you. You are also welcome to record notes of the options and/or your rationale for your preference. # Preference (A/B) Notes / Rationale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ELECTRIFY EVERYTHING MESSAGING Seeking your thoughts on the best way to promote electrification in your community Center for Energy and Environment Katie Jones •Flyer image activity •Flyer wording activity •Tabling hooks Agenda Electrify Everything MN is supported by the Cities of Eden Prairie, Edina, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis. Follow us @ElectrifyEverythingMN and learn how to get started at ElectrifyEverythingMN.org Learn how home electrification helps your health, comfort, and the climate. Electrify Everything WorkshopTuesday, May 9, 6-8 pm City of Edina Public Works 7450 Metro Boulevard Edina, MN 55439 Substituting appliances powered by natural gas to ones powered by electricity has many advantages. And now, federal and city money is available to help you make the switch. Join us to learn the benefits of home electrification and how to take advantage of resources to electrify your home. Workshop: Electrify Everything! Images Electrify Everything MN is supported by the Cities of Eden Prairie, Edina, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis. Follow us @ElectrifyEverythingMN and learn how to get started at ElectrifyEverythingMN.org Learn how home electrification helps your health, comfort, and the climate. Electrify Everything WorkshopTuesday, May 9, 6-8 pm City of Edina Public Works 7450 Metro Boulevard Edina, MN 55439 Substituting appliances powered by natural gas to ones powered by electricity has many advantages. And now, federal and city money is available to help you make the switch. Join us to learn the benefits of home electrification and how to take advantage of resources to electrify your home. Workshop: Electrify Everything! Learn how home electrification helps your health, comfort, and the climate. Workshop: Electrify Everything! Learn how home electrification helps your health, comfort, and the climate. Workshop: Electrify Everything! A B 1 Learn how home electrification helps your health, comfort, and the climate. Workshop: Electrify Everything! Learn how home electrification helps your health, comfort, and the climate. Workshop: Electrify Everything! A B 2 ASHPs are a high-efficiency heating and cooling system that can lower energy costs. Air Source Heat Pumps ASHPs are a high-efficiency heating and cooling system that can lower energy costs. Air Source Heat Pumps A B 3 ASHPs are a high-efficiency heating and cooling system that can lower energy costs. Air Source Heat Pumps ASHPs are a high-efficiency heating and cooling system that can lower energy costs. Air Source Heat Pumps A B 4 ASHPs are a high-efficiency heating and cooling system that can lower energy costs. Air Source Heat Pumps ASHPs are a high-efficiency heating and cooling system that can lower energy costs. Air Source Heat Pumps A B 5 ASHPs are a high-efficiency heating and cooling system that can lower energy costs. Air Source Heat Pumps ASHPs are a high-efficiency heating and cooling system that can lower energy costs. Air Source Heat Pumps A B 6 Heat pump (hybrid) water heaters use heat from the air and transfer it to the water. Electric Water Heaters Heat pump (hybrid) water heaters use heat from the air and transfer it to the water. Electric Water Heaters A B 7 Weatherization commonly refers to improvements to a home’s insulation, air sealing, and windows. Weatherization Weatherization commonly refers to improvements to a home’s insulation, air sealing, and windows. Weatherization A B 8 Weatherization commonly refers to improvements to a home’s insulation, air sealing, and windows. Weatherization Weatherization commonly refers to improvements to a home’s insulation, air sealing, and windows. Weatherization A B 9 Flyer text Electrify Everything MN is supported by the Cities of Eden Prairie, Edina, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis. Follow us @ElectrifyEverythingMN and learn how to get started at ElectrifyEverythingMN.org Learn how home electrification helps your health, comfort, and the climate. Electrify Everything WorkshopTuesday, May 9, 6-8 pm City of Edina Public Works 7450 Metro Boulevard Edina, MN 55439 Substituting appliances powered by natural gas to ones powered by electricity has many advantages. And now, federal and city money is available to help you make the switch. Join us to learn the benefits of home electrification and how to take advantage of resources to electrify your home. Workshop: Electrify Everything! Learn how transitioning your home from natural gas to electricity supports health, comfort, and the climate. Learn how home electrification supports health, comfort, and the climate. A B 10 A B 11 Learn how home electrification helps your health, comfort, and the climate. Learn how home electrification supports health, comfort, and the climate. A B 12 Learn more about federal and city funding at: Learn more about funding resources at: A B 13 Learn about electric equipment…Learn about electric appliances… A B 14 Electrification Switching away from natural gas Tabling Hooks Hi, are you interested in clean energy?Hi, are you worried about gas in your home? A B 15 A B 16 Hi, do you like your electric appliances? Hi, are all your appliances powered by electricity? B 17 Hi, have you heard of electrification? Hi, do you want to transition off of natural gas? A Visit our website to learn more and follow along ElectrifyEverythingMN.org •Upfront and operational cost ranges for equipment •Details of technology options •Notes on installation concerns and considerations •Links to resources and additional information Extras Date: April 13, 2023 Agenda Item #: V.B. To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type: Other From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager Item Activity: Subject:Special Presentation: City ADU proposal Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: EEC members will receive information from City Community Development Coordinator related to the proposal before Council on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Presentation: ADUs 4-7-23 The CITY of EDINA Accessory Dwelling Units April 13, 2023 – Energy and Environment Commission The CITY of EDINABackground Identified in guiding documents as a way to meet various housing and sustainability goals •Comprehensive Plan •Climate Action Plan •Housing Strategy Task Force Report Included on Planning Commission’s 2022 & 2023 Work Plans www.EdinaMN.gov 2 The CITY of EDINAWhat is an ADU? An ADU is a self-contained residential unit with its own living room, kitchen, and bathroom on the same parcel as a single-family dwelling. An ADU can be located within, attached to, or detached from the main residence. www.EdinaMN.gov 3 The CITY of EDINAWhat is an ADU? (detached) 4 The CITY of EDINAWhat is an ADU? (above garage) 5 The CITY of EDINAWhat is an ADU? (attached) 6 The CITY of EDINABenefits of ADUs 1.Increase supply of a more affordable housing type not requiring subsidy. ADUs are more cost effective to build than multi-family on a per unit basis. 2.Help older homeowners, single parents, young home buyers, and renters seeking a wider range of homes, prices, rents, and locations. 3.Increase housing diversity and supply, providing opportunities to reduce the segregation of people by race, ethnicity and income that resulted from decades of exclusionary zoning. 4.Provide homeowners with extra income to meet rising costs. 7Source: AARP The CITY of EDINABenefits of ADUs (con’t) 5.Create convenient living arrangement allowing family members to provide care and support in a semi-independent living situation. 6.Provide opportunity for increased security, home care, and companionship for older and other homeowners. 7.Reduce burdens on taxpayers while enhancing local property tax base by providing cost-effective means of accommodating development without the cost of building, operating, and maintaining new infrastructure. 8.Promote more compact growth to reduce sprawl 9.Enhance job opportunities by providing housing nearer to employment centers. 8Source: AARP The CITY of EDINAOther Metro Communities that have legalized ADUs Apple Valley Eagan Minneapolis Shoreview Blaine Golden Valley Minnetonka Stillwater Bloomington Inver Grove Heights Plymouth St. Louis Park Burnsville Lakeville Richfield St. Paul Crystal Long Lake Roseville White Bear Lake www.EdinaMN.gov 9 The CITY of EDINAImpact on Neighborhood Character •ADU ordinances typically require that the appearance of a single- family neighborhood be maintained. This is a distinction from missing middle housing types like duplexes and triplexes. www.EdinaMN.gov 10 Single-family Home with attached ADU Duplex Source: houseplans.pro The CITY of EDINAHow does this impact the prohibition on short-term rentals? •No change. Allowing short term rentals is a separate policy decision from whether to allow ADUs. •Many of the surrounding communities studied prohibit ADUs to be used as a short-term rental. www.EdinaMN.gov 11 The CITY of EDINAWhy ADUs? Climate Action Plan •TL 3-7: “Allow and encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units 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.” www.EdinaMN.gov 12 The CITY of EDINAWhy ADUs? Climate Action Plan Strategies –Transportation and Land Use 1.Decrease community wide VMT by 7% by 2030 2.Double public transit commuter ridership from 3.3% to 6.6% by 2030 3.Increase average population per developed acre by 4% by 2030 www.EdinaMN.gov 13 The CITY of EDINAWhy ADUs? “Developing compactly and investing in public transit and other transportation options make it easier for people to drive less, lowering greenhouse gas emissions.” –Smart Growth and Transportation, US EPA www.EdinaMN.gov 14 The CITY of EDINA www.EdinaMN.gov 15 The CITY of EDINAWhy ADUs •According to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change –What are the most impactful options cities can take to mitigate urban emissions, and how can these be best implemented? 1.Reducing or changing urban energy and material use towards more sustainable production and consumption across all sectors including through spatial planning and infrastructure that supports compact, walkable urban form. (pg. 927) “Among mitigation options based on spatial planning, urban form, and infrastructure, urban infill and densification has priority”. (pg. 921) EdinaMN.gov 16 The CITY of EDINAWhy ADUs •According to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change –How can governments, communities and individuals reduce demand and be more efficient in consuming transport energy? 1.“Cities can reduce their transport-related fuel consumption by around 25% through combinations of more compact land use and less car-dependent transport infrastructure. (pg. 1121)” EdinaMN.gov 17 The CITY of EDINARecommended Resources •The ABCs of ADUs –AARP •Twin Cities ADU Guidebook – Family Housing Fund •Accessory Dwelling UnitsAllow Homeowners to Choose Where They Age -AARP •Accessory Dwelling Units –American Planning Association •American Planning Association Housing Policy Guide •American Planning Association Climate Change Policy Guide •Smart Growth and Transportation – US EPA •Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change – IPCC 6 th Assessment Report •Higher Density Development: Myth & Fact – Urban Land Institute EdinaMN.gov 18 Date: April 13, 2023 Agenda Item #: V.C. To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager Item Activity: Subject:Staff Report: Proposed Landscaping Ordinance Revisions Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review and comment on attached recommendation by staff to revise City Landscaping Code. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Staff Report: Landscape Ordinance Revision Proposal Landscape Ordinance Revision Proposal April 13, 2023 Energy and Environment Commission Tom Swenson, Assistant Director Parks and Natural Resources Jessica Wilson, Water Resources Manager Draft revisions to landscaping ordinance Information / Background: The 2021 Climate Action Plan identifies implementation item GS 2-2, “remove and ease lawn/grass requirements in ordinances.” Additionally, the Energy and Environment Commission has recommended, and City Council has adopted No Mow May resolutions in 2022 and 2023. Staff is proposing to revise the landscaping ordinance to sync with the goals of these two initiatives. The proposed changes include; • Revising the purpose of the section to acknowledge the value of replacing lawns with native grasses and wildflowers consistent with a naturally occurring Midwestern American landscape such as combating climate change, providing shelter and food for songbirds and other small mammals, and compared to the typical lawn, native grasses improve water quality, reduce air pollution, provide habitat restoration and protection, and increase carbon sequestration. • Adding and modifying definitions for garden, native plants, and planned landscape area. • Increasing buffer distances around waterbodies from 20 feet to 30 feet. • Increasing the allowable height of turf grass and weeds before enforcement from 10 inches to 12 inches. • Decreasing the front yard setback for planned landscape areas and natural areas from 20 feet to five feet and adding a mitigation option to allow for the front, side, or rear yard setback to be reduced to zero feet. • Eliminating the enforcement of tall turf grasses and weeds for the month of May plus a grace period of two weeks for residential properties. • Repealing the requirement to cut planned landscape areas and natural areas once per summer. A draft showing proposed changes is provided. Staff is seeking comments from the Energy and Environment Commission on the proposed changes. Staff will consider input and intends to recommend adoption of the revised ordinance at the City Council’s May 18th meeting. Subpart A ‐ CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 30 ‐ VEGETATION ARTICLE III. LANDSCAPING Edina, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances Created: 2023‐01‐09 10:52:09 [EST] (Supp. No. 12, Update 9) Page 1 of 5 ARTICLE III. LANDSCAPING1 DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 30‐91. Purpose. It is the purpose of this article to prohibit the uncontrolled growth of vegetation, while permitting the planting and maintenance of landscaping or garden treatments which add diversity and a richness to the quality of life. There are reasonable expectations regarding the proper maintenance of vegetation on any lot or parcel of land. It is in the public's interests to provide standards regarding the maintenance of vegetation because vegetation which is not maintained may threaten public health, safety and order, and may decrease adjacent property values. It is also in the public's interests to encourage diverse landscaping and garden treatments, particularly those which restore native vegetation which requires less moisture and place a lower demand on the public's water resources. Replacing lawns with native grasses and wildflowers is consistent with a naturally occurring Midwestern American landscape creates a more authentic, natural American landscape that combats climate change and provides shelter and food for songbirds and other small mammals. Compared to the typical lawn, native grasses improve water quality, reduce air pollution, provide habitat restoration and protection, and increase carbon sequestration. The city enacts this article to balance these competing interests. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.01; Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Sec. 30‐92. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Garden means a cultivated area dedicated to growing vegetables, fruits, flowers, ornamental grasses, groundcovers, shrubs and similar plants that were planted in a well‐defined location. Native grasses and forbs means grasses, including prairie grasses and flowering broadleaf plants, which are indigenous to the state. Native plants are those grasses (including prairie grasses), sedges (solid, triangular‐stemmed plants resembling grasses), forbs (flowering broadleaf plants), trees and shrubs that are plant species native to or naturalized to the state of Minnesota, excluding prohibited exotic species, as defined by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 84D. Native plants do not include noxious weeds. Natural area means any wetland or floodplain designated by chapter 36, or any area of mature woodland, prairie and meadow vegetation native to the state. Ornamental grasses and ground covers. 1State law reference(s)—Noxious weeds, Minn. Stats. § 18.75 et seq.; plant protection and care, Minn. Stats. § 18G.01 et seq.; tree care and protection, Minn. Stats. § 18G.07. Created: 2023‐01‐09 10:52:09 [EST] (Supp. No. 12, Update 9) Page 2 of 5 (1) The term "ornamental grasses and ground covers" means grasses and ground covers not indigenous to the state. (2) The term "ornamental grasses and ground covers" does not include turf grasses. Planned landscape area means an area where plants have been intentionally established and managed. ornamental grasses and groundcovers or native grasses and forbs are planted pursuant to a plan. Restoration area means an area where native grasses and forbs are being, or have been, intentionally re‐ established. Turf grasses means grasses commonly used in lawn areas, including any blue grass, fescue or rye grass blends or any other similar grasses. Weed means: (1) Any plant which is identified by the state commissioner of agriculture as a noxious weed or secondary noxious weed pursuant to Minn. Stats. § 18.75 et seq.; or (2) Any volunteer plant, except trees and other woody vegetation, which is not customarily or intentionally planted. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.02; Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Sec. 30‐93. Where planted. (a) Ornamental grasses and ground covers. Ornamental grasses and groundcovers shall be planted only in a planned landscape area. (b) Native grasses and forbs. Native grasses and forbs shall be planted only in a planned landscape area or a restoration area. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.03; Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Sec. 30‐94. Location of restoration areas and planned landscape areas. (a) Setback. A restoration area or a planned landscape area must provide the following minimum setbacks: (1) Front street or side street (as measured from the traveled portion of the street): 520 feet. (2) Side yard or rear yard: five feet; provided, however, for the exception in the required side yard or rear yard setback, as shown in subsection (b) of this section. (b) Mitigations for reductions in front, side or rear yard setback. A required front yard, side yard or rear yard setback may be reduced to zero feet if: (1) A fully opaque fence at least five feet in height is installed on the lot line adjoining the restoration area or planned landscape area; (2) The restoration area or planned landscape area abuts: a. A restoration area on any adjoining lot; b. A public park or open space; Created: 2023‐01‐09 10:52:09 [EST] (Supp. No. 12, Update 9) Page 3 of 5 c. A vacant lot; d. A wetland, pond, lake or stream; e. Natural area; or (3) The restoration area or planned landscape area is located on slopes equal to, or greater than, three feet horizontal to one foot vertical (3:1). (4) The restoration area or planned landscape area within the 5‐foot setback is cut or otherwise controlled to a height no greater than 12 inches. (c) Composition of setback area. The setback area required by subsection (a) of this section shall be composed of pavement, rock, gravel, wood chips, regularly mowed turf grasses, trees or shrubs. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.04; Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Secs. 30‐95—30‐116. Reserved. DIVISION 2. MAINTENANCE STANDARDS Sec. 30‐117. Owner's responsibility. Every owner of property shall maintain the vegetation growing thereon according to the minimum standards set forth in this division. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.05(intro.); Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐ 1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Sec. 30‐118. Turf grasses. Except for the time period from May 1 to June 15 each year for residential properties, tTurf grasses shall be regularly cut such that no individual plant shall exceed, at any time, twelve ten inches in height or length, as measured from its base at the ground to the tip of each stalk, stem or blade; provided, however, that turf grasses: (1) Located on slopes equal to, or steeper than, three feet horizontal to one foot vertical (3:1); or (2) Within 3020 feet of a wetland, pond, lake or stream, need not be maintained in accordance with this section. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.05(1); Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Sec. 30‐119. Weeds. Except for the time period from May 1 to June 15 each year for residential properties, wWeeds shall be regularly cut or controlled such that no individual plant shall exceed, at any time, twelve ten inches in height or length, as measured from its base at the ground to the tip of each stalk, stem, blade or leaf. Noxious weeds, as defined by the state commissioner of agriculture, shall be eradicated. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.05(2); Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Created: 2023‐01‐09 10:52:09 [EST] (Supp. No. 12, Update 9) Page 4 of 5 Sec. 30‐120. Planned landscape areas and restoration areas. (a) Planned landscape areas and restoration areas shall be cut at least once between May 1 and August 1 of each year to a height no greater than ten inches; provided, however, that planned landscape areas and restoration areas: (1) Located on slopes equal to, or steeper than, three feet horizontal to one foot vertical (3:1); or (2) Within 20 feet of a wetland, lake, pond or stream, need not be cut as required by this article. (b) No person shall permit ornamental grasses and ground covers growing on the person's property to invade adjoining properties. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.05(3); Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Sec. 30‐121. Nonconforming planned landscape areas and restoration areas. Any planned landscape area or restoration area which lawfully existed prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived may continue to exist and need not comply with the requirements of section 30‐94, but shall comply with sections 30‐117 through 30‐120. Any expansion or addition to a nonconforming planned landscaped area or restoration area shall comply with all provisions of this article. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.06; Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Sec. 30‐122. Exemption. Parks and natural areas owned by the city and rights‐of‐way owned by the county and state shall be exempt from the requirements of this article. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.07; Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Secs. 30‐123—30‐142. Reserved. DIVISION 3. ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS Sec. 30‐143. Nuisance. Any vegetation which does not meet the requirements of this article is declared to be a nuisance. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.08(1); Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Sec. 30‐144. Conditions allowing inspector to enter property. Entry by the weed inspector or assistant weed inspector for the purpose of cutting, removing, destroying or eradicating vegetation shall be done only after written notice is served upon the owner, and the occupant if other than the owner, of the property to be entered, and failure of the owner or occupant to cut down, remove, destroy Created: 2023‐01‐09 10:52:09 [EST] (Supp. No. 12, Update 9) Page 5 of 5 or eradicate vegetation declared to be a nuisance, within the time, and in such manner, as the weed inspector or assistant weed inspector shall designate in the notice. The notice shall be given in the manner prescribed by Minn. Stats. § 18.271, subd. 2, and shall allow a minimum of seven days for the property owner or occupant to comply with requirements of the notice. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.08(2); Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Sec. 30‐145. Owner's responsibility for costs incurred. (a) The costs and expenses incurred by the city in connection with entering a property pursuant to section 30‐ 144 and cutting, removing, destroying and eradicating vegetation declared to be a nuisance, shall be paid by the owner or occupant of the property entered pursuant to a notice containing the information and served as prescribed by Minn. Stats. 18.271, subd. 4. (b) If the city is not paid the amount stated in the notice within 30 days or before the following October 1, whichever is later, such amount shall become a lien in favor of the city and a penalty of eight percent shall be added to the amount due as of that date and the total cost, expenses and penalties shall be certified to the auditor of the county for entry as a tax upon such property for collection as other real estate taxes are collected, all pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stats. 18.271, subd. 4. (Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1050.08(3); Ord. No. 1031; Ord. No. 1031‐A1, 1‐3‐1980; Ord. No. 1031‐A2, 6‐29‐1983; Ord. No. 1031‐A3, 3‐28‐1990; Ord. No. 1993‐4, 4‐5‐1993) Secs. 30‐146—30‐173. Reserved. Date: April 13, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager Item Activity: Subject:EEC 2023 Work Plan Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Receive final EEC 2023 work plan, approved by City Council in Dec, 2022. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description 2023 EEC final work plan EEC Current Reporting Date: Apr 10, 2023 Report Created On: Apr 01, 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 eorts. Status Pending: 100.0% 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" eorts beyond NMM, including soil health Project Support No Mow May event. Tessman, Martinez, Rawat 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 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 # Status Pending Progress 0% 4 Status Pending Progress 0% 4 Status Pending Progress 0% 4 Status Pending Progress 0% 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 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 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 aer 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 eective date. Project Support City sta in implementing sta-created outreach and awareness plan Dakane, Martinez, Hovanec 3 Status Pending Progress 0% 1 Status Pending Progress 0% 2 Status Pending Progress 0% 2 Status Pending Progress 0% 2 Status Pending Progress 0% 4 Status Pending Progress 0% Date: April 13, 2023 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