HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-08 EEC AgendaAgenda
Energy and Environment Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall - Community Room
Meeting will take place in person. Masks are optional.
Thursday, June 8, 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 May 11, 2023
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Special Presentation: 2023 Water Resources Update
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.Consultant Report: Proposed Carryout Bag Fee Ordinance
Public Input Results
B.Comment on 2024 Commission Climate Action Menu
C.2024 Workplan Development Kicko0
D.Monthly call for communication requests
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
IX.Sta0 Comments
X.Adjournment
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process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli6cation, an
interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861
72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Date: June 8, 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 May
11, 2023
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve EEC meeting minutes, May 11, 2023
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
EEC Minutes: May 11, 2023
Agenda
Energy and Environment Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall - Community Room
Meeting will take place in person. Masks are optional.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
Chair Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:04pm.
Chair Martinez welcomed special guest City Manager Neal.
II.Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Martinez, Vice Chair Lukens, Commissioners
Haugen, Hovanec, Lanzas, Schima, Tessman, Weber and Student Commissioner
Machart
Late: Commissioner Dakane arrived at 7:46pm
Absent: 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 April 13, 2023
Motion by Hilda Martinez Salgado to Approve Meeting Minutes. Seconded
by Bayardo Lanzas. Motion Carried.
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Special Presentation: Board & Commission Member Review
Commissioners received a presentation from City Manager Scott Neal
regarding the annual Board and Commission review.
B.Special Presentation: EV Carsharing in Edina
Commissioners received a presentation from UMN graduate students
affiliated with the Resilient Communities Project regarding potential EV car-
sharing in Edina.
C.Special Presentation: Draft 2023 State of Sustainability
Commissioners received a presentation from Staff Liaison Hancock
regarding the draft State of Sustainability.
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 staff for consideration at a future meeting.
VII.Reports/Recommendations
A.EEC Working Group 2023: Carryout Bags
The EEC approved adding Madeline Isaacson to the Carryout Bags
working group.
Motion by John Haugen to Approve new member of Carryout Bags
Working Group. Seconded by Cory Lukens. Motion Carried.
B.Staff Report: Conservation and Sustainability Fund
The EEC received the annual Conservation and Sustainability Fund report.
C.Nominate Human Services Task Force Volunteer
EEC discussed which Commissioner would join the City's Human Services
Task Force. Two Commissioners agreed to review their schedules and
confirm or decline participation.
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
IX.Staff Comments
X.Adjournment
The EEC meeting was adjourned at 9:01pm.
Motion by Teri Hovanec 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: June 8, 2023 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Special Presentation: 2023 Water Resources Update Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None, information only.
INTRODUCTION:
Jessica Wilson, Water Resources Manager, will present to the EEC an annual update on Edina's water resources
activities.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Presentation: Water Resources Manager Annual Report
The CITYofEDINAThe CITYofEDINAWater Resources Manager’s ReportJessica V. Wilson, CFMJune 8, 2023
The CITYofEDINACore Services of Water Resources Programwww.EdinaMN.gov2
The CITYofEDINA•Incorporated into Water Resources Management Plan in 2022•Codification in progressFlood Risk Reduction Strategywww.EdinaMN.gov3
The CITYofEDINAFlood Risk Reduction Strategywww.EdinaMN.gov4Comprehensively reduce risk throughout the community.
The CITYofEDINAResources•Interactive Flood Risk Map•Actions for Flood Resilient Homes –common actions to reduce your exposure and vulnerability to floodingwww.EdinaMN.gov5www.EdinaMN.gov/flooding
The CITYofEDINABetterTogetherEdina.org/MorningsideNotable Projectswww.EdinaMN.gov6
The CITYofEDINAWe’re seeking input on:•The clean water vision (community values and goals)•Priority pollutants•Priority waterbodiesHow to participate:•June 25 3-5pm at Walnut Ridge Park shelter building•June 26 10am-noon at Rosland Park pavilion•June 27 6-8pm at Arden Park shelter building•June 29 4-6pm at Braemar Golf Course, the Hoyt and Blanchard meeting room•Online atwww.bettertogetheredina.org/clean-water-strategyClean Water Strategywww.EdinaMN.gov7
The CITYofEDINAwww.EdinaMN.gov8BetterTogetherEdina.org/Clean-Water-StrategyNotable Projects
The CITYofEDINALake Summaries•Available through the Water Resources Librarywww.EdinaMN.gov9
The CITYofEDINAninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/current-projects/lake-cornelia-project/Notable Projectswww.EdinaMN.gov10
The CITYofEDINALake Cornelia•Rosland Park Stormwater Filtration BMP Project (Construction completed, 2022)•In-lake Alum treatment (May 2020)•Goldfish and Carp Management (initiated in 2020)•Shoreline restoration (installed in 2020)•Invasive curly leaf pondweed control (annual)www.EdinaMN.gov11
The CITYofEDINABetterTogetherEdina.org/Bristol-Mavelle-ParkNotable Projectswww.EdinaMN.gov12
The CITYofEDINABristol & Mavelle Park/Lynmar Basinwww.EdinaMN.gov13May 2023 (looking southeast)April 2023 (looking northwest)
The CITYofEDINANotable Projectswww.EdinaMN.gov14https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/current-studies/arrowhead-and-indianhead-lakes-study/
The CITYofEDINANotable Projectswww.EdinaMN.gov15https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/current-studies/mirror-lake-study/
The CITYofEDINABetterTogetherEdina.org/MelodyShorelineNotable Projectswww.EdinaMN.gov16
The CITYofEDINABetterTogetherEdina.org/WooddalePathNotable Projectswww.EdinaMN.gov17
The CITYofEDINANine Mile Creek Streambank Stabilization (2018-2019) and Vegetation Enhancement (2022 and beyond)Notable Projectswww.EdinaMN.gov18Before and after stabilization on Reach 1Buckthorn removal in Reach 1
The CITYofEDINAGroundwater•Groundwater wells interactive map•Private Well Policy•Well sealing grants •Wellhead Protection Plan update in near future•Queuing up CAP water conservation initiativeswww.EdinaMN.gov19
The CITYofEDINAPrivate groundwater wells•2,400+ sealed wells•1,000+ status unknown•39 residential domestic userswww.EdinaMN.gov20
The CITYofEDINA•Edina is a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) community, permitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency•New permit coverage issued September 2021Pollution Preventionwww.EdinaMN.gov21Street sweeper
The CITYofEDINA22More than 2000 structuresAbout 80 miles of stormwater mainsMajority of system installed in 1950s and 1960sOperation and Maintenance
The CITYofEDINA23City-owned and Non-City-owned structural stormwater control measures•Filtration facilities•Infiltration basins•Stormwater ponds•Tree trenches•Vegetated swales•Underground treatment devicesInspections
The CITYofEDINADevelopment/Redevelopment•Erosion and sediment control during construction•Stormwater managementand runoff controlwww.EdinaMN.gov24
The CITYofEDINAIllicit Dischargeswww.EdinaMN.gov25
The CITYofEDINAChloride•Proposed priority pollutant for the Clean Water Strategy•Ongoing training and tech upgrades•Launched new Low Salt, No Salt Minnesota program in 2023•Grant from Nine Mile Creek Watershed District to buy new winter maintenance equipment for Braemar Arena in 2022•Environmental Leadership Award recipient at 2019 Road Salt Symposiumwww.EdinaMN.gov26Segmented plow blades more effectively clear snow so less salt is used
The CITYofEDINACommunity Engagementwww.EdinaMN.gov27CleanWaterMN.org
The CITYofEDINAAdopt-a-Drain•Launched in Edina March 2019•City sponsors welcome kits with yard signs -18 in 2022www.EdinaMN.gov28www.adopt-a-drain.orgwww.cleanwatermn.org
The CITYofEDINAwww.EdinaMN.gov29
The CITYofEDINA•Linked on Parks and Trails webpageNatural Resources Interactive Storymapwww.EdinaMN.gov30
The CITYofEDINAInteractive Maps•Bathymetry (lake topography)•Flood inundation areas•Storm sewer network•Clean water infrastructure•Groundwater contamination vulnerability•Nature restoration projects•And more…Water Resources Library•Lake Summary sheets•Department of Natural Resources permits•Plans, policies, studies•Water related agreements•Bathymetry map PDFs•FEMA floodplain property PDFs•And more…Water Resources Information online www.EdinaMN.gov31
Date: June 8, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Consultant Report: Proposed Carryout Bag Fee
Ordinance Public Input Results
Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Receive consultant report detailing public input process and results for proposed carryout bag fee ordinance.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Consultant Report: Proposed Carryout Bag Fee Ordinance
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City of Edina
Potential Carryout Bag Fee Ordinance
Community Engagement Summary Report
June 5, 2023
Prepared by Ann Tennes, President, Ann Tennes Communications, LLC
Project Overview
In early 2023, the Edina City Council (Council) directed staff to draft an ordinance proposal
requiring that all City of Edina merchants, including retail establishments and restaurants,
charge a minimum $0.05 fee to customers for all carryout bags. The potential ordinance is
envisioned to:
● Require that merchants charge a minimum $0.05 for all carryout bags, regardless of bag
material
● Allow the retail establishment or restaurant to keep the fee for use at their discretion
● Require businesses to report to the City annually the quantity and type of carryout bags
purchased and distributed customers as well as the fee amount collected
This initiative follows Council’s 2022 approved work plan initiative for Edina's resident volunteer
Energy & Environment Commission (EEC) to “Revise and update EEC’s 2017 report on
possible recommendations for a plastic bag ordinance” with a deliverable of an “updated report
with recommendation.” The potential carryout bag fee ordinance meets several goals
established in the City’s Climate Action Plan approved in December 2021, including:
● Strategy WM 1: Decrease total per-capita municipal solid waste handled 5% by 2030, in
part by:
○ WM 1-5: Eliminate petroleum-based, single-use products through phasing out the
use of single-use plastics, including plastic bags, by 2025
On February 7, 2023, the EEC recommended to Council that "...the City require that merchants
charge a $.05 fee to customers for carryout bags. EEC asks Council to direct staff to write an
ordinance that updates City Code to include this requirement and implement an outreach plan to
inform residents and businesses of this requirement." Council received this recommendation
and directed staff to draft an ordinance and seek public feedback.
During April and May 2023, City staff sought broad-based public feedback from Edina residents
and businesses regarding the potential carryout bag fee ordinance. This report provides a
summary of the community engagement methods employed to elicit public feedback and the
responses, opinions and suggestions received from the Edina community.
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Community Engagement Outreach Methods and Promotion
City Sustainability Manager Grace Hancock and project consultant Ann Tennes, President, Ann
Tennes Communications, LLC, employed the following public feedback outreach methods
during April and May 2023:
● Better Together Edina webpage to share information on the potential carryout bag fee:
https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/carryout-bag-ordinance
● Online survey modules created and linked from the Better Together Edina project
webpage
○ Posted from April 14 through May 15
○ Initial survey question sorted respondents into either resident, visitor or business
modules
● Virtual roundtable discussions scheduled on May 5, 10 and 11
● One-on-one interviews with Edina business leaders, owners, managers and corporate
representatives
City staff promoted the availability of these public feedback opportunities through the following
outreach platforms:
● Print ad featured on page two of the May 2023 Edition: Edina
● Virtual ads featured in the Edina Chamber of Commerce weekly e-newsletter and both
the Edina Rotary and Morningside Rotary Club weekly e-newsletters
● CivicPlus email to Sustainability newsletter subscribers
● Video segment featured in the early May Agenda: Edina video
● Social media posts featured across City channels
Community Engagement Results
Following is a summary of the participation in and public feedback received from each
community engagement method:
Better Together Edina site
Between April 14 and May 30, the project page received 994 views. 555 visitors interacted with
some part of the project page (clicking on a link, downloading a document), and 215 visitors
engaged with the survey tool.
Surveys
Between April 14 and May 15, a total of 201 residents, five business representatives and four
visitors responded to the surveys linked from the Better Together Edina website. The responses
are summarized in this report, and the entire data sets, with respondent identification
information removed, are attached. (Exhibits 1, 2, 3)
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Resident Responses - Executive Summary
In general, Edina residents responding to the online survey did not favor a carryout bag fee, with
some support for a voluntary fee and less support for a mandatory carryout bag fee
requirement. Residents expressed a desire for expansion to weekly recycling collection,
concerns about a carryout bag fee being government overreach and the need for the City to
focus more on waste reduction from apartments and schools. Of the three residents who signed
up for the virtual roundtable discussions, two were generally in favor but had specific questions,
and one was opposed. Clearly, the online survey was the most effective method of eliciting
opinions from Edina residents.
Resident Responses - Online Survey
1. How Residents Currently Interact with Carryout Bags
● Survey question: How often do you reuse carryout bags, if at all? Examples include:
plastic bags for trash liners, paper bags for recycling, etc.
○ Possible answers:
■ Never
■ Rarely
■ Sometimes
■ Very Often
■ Always
○ How Edina residents answered:
● Highest incidence of reuse as indicated by ‘Always’ response
○ Brown paper bags - 47 percent
○ Plastic bags - 29 percent
○ Reusable bags - 28 percent
● Lowest incidence of reuse as indicated by ‘Never’ response
○ Compostable bags - 29 percent
○ Reusable bags (plastic bags) - 15 percent
○ Reusable bags (cotton or fabric) - 13 percent
● Survey question and possible answers (Figure 1):
Figure 1
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In response to this question, some 61 percent of residents reported using reusable bags most
frequently for grocery store trips, least frequently when shopping at multiple locations, and some
19 percent indicated they never use reusable bags.
2. Resident Support for a Carryout Bag Fee Ordinance
● Survey question and possible answers (Figure 2):
Figure 2
Nearly 27 percent of residents said that even a $0.01 fee would preclude them from using a
carryout bag. On the opposite end of the scale, more than 23 percent of residents said the
carryout bag fee would need to reach $1.00 per bag to stop them from purchasing a carryout
bag.
● Survey question and possible answers (Figure 3)
Figure 3
When residents were asked to rank three options from most to least preferable, with one being
their most preferred option and three their least preferred, responses fell in this average-rank
order:
● No carryout bag fee is implemented - 1.74 average ranking, meaning that this
option was the most preferable to residents
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● A carryout bag fee is implemented that merchants can participate in voluntarily -
2.04 average ranking, indicating that most residents ranked this their second
choice
● A carryout bag fee is implemented with all merchants required to comply - 2.22
average ranking, placing this as the least preferred option by a small margin
● Survey question and possible answers (Figure 4)
Figure 4
● When asked whether a per-bag fee should be implemented for various types of carryout
bags, residents generally:
○ Favored a fee for plastic bags; while plastic bags received the highest number of
yes responses regarding a potential fee, at 96, the number of no responses for
requiring a fee per plastic bags was slightly lower at 88
○ Did not favor a fee for paper, compostable or reusable bags, with only 50, 29 and
50 affirmative responses, respectively
● Survey question and possible answers (Figure 5)
Figure 5
More than 56 percent of residents said they would prefer to patronize a business that provided a
credit or rebate for customers bringing their own bag or bags, with nearly 38 percent saying they
had no preference. In tandem with this, residents were asked to respond yes or no regarding
their willingness to participate in a reusable bag supply or exchange program such as the Bull
City Boomerang Bag initiative. Resident responses evidenced somewhat low interest, with just
over 36 percent of residents saying they would participate and nearly 64 percent indicating they
would not participate.
3. Resident Suggestions for City Education for a Carryout Bag Fee Ordinance
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● Survey question and possible answers (Figure 6)
Figure 6
When asked to rank five options on how the City might help them prepare if a carryout bag fee
ordinance is passed, with one being their most preferred option and five their least preferred,
responses fell in this average-rank order:
○ Informational signage at grocery stores, malls and other stores - 1.94 average
ranking, placing this as the most desired option
○ Receive a postcard in the mail with notice of the coming change - 2.61 average
ranking
○ Receive a free reusable bag from the City - 2.61 average ranking
○ City presence at events I’m already attending to provide information on the
coming change - 3.44 average ranking
○ City offer a standalone informational event on the coming change - 4.40 average
ranking, placing this as the least preferred option
4. Resident Responses to Open-Ended Questions Regarding a Carryout Bag Fee Ordinance
In addition to the mandatory, multiple-choice or ranking questions, the survey also featured two
open-ended questions, including: How else could the City accomplish its goal of reducing waste
in Edina?
The 138 residents who responded to this question had varied opinions, both in support of and in
opposition to the potential carryout bag fee ordinance, and provided numerous suggestions.
Some of the predominant themes and percentages they were cited include:
● Potential ordinance is government overreach - 23 percent
● Expand to weekly recycling collection, expand recyclables accepted, enhance education
- 23 percent
● Ban plastic bags completely - 12 percent
● Work with businesses on providing incentives for customers to bring their own bags - 10
percent
● Focus on business, school and apartment recycling programs - 8 percent
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A brief selection of unedited comments received in response to the first open-ended question
includes:
● “Banning plastic bags.”
● “Government over step on the bag issue. People create waste. Taxing bags is not the
answer.”
● “Dedicate time, money, and resources to find innovative ways to reduce waste rather
than simply charging residents more money for everyday activities.”
● “weekly recycling option or place to drop off overage. We fill our recycling each week b/c
we get the paper and recycle everything we can. When we are out of town on a recycling
week, no way can we fit 4 weeks of recycling into one bin.”
● “Recycling every week versus every other week.”
● “support a recycled bag program”
The second open-ended question asked What other questions do you have about this
proposal? Some of the primary themes cited by the 95 residents who responded to this question
includes:
● Government overreach; don’t favor the ordinance - 21 percent
● Concern about businesses retaining bag fees and using it at their sole discretion - 14
percent
● Should ban or impose fees on plastic bags only - 7 percent
● Support expressed for the carryout bag fee - 6 percent
● City should work with big box retailers and delivery services to reduce waste - 5 percent
● Equity concerns regarding impact on residents with lower incomes - 4 percent
● Concern for impact on businesses; will shop outside of Edina - 3 percent
A brief selection of unedited comments in response to the second open-ended question
includes:
● “I do not feel the merchant should keep the bag fee, but that it should be donated to a
local environmental resource. Put that money back into the city.”
● “If the per bag fee passes, it will only push me further to continue to shop in EP. Being in
western Edina it is cheaper for us to shop there (tax levies, bag fees…)”
● “Since we are a first ring suburb, I suggest we adopt a bag ordinance that is the same as
the one that Minneapolis has.”
● “Why not just eliminate plastic bags? Why charge for them and put that on the
consumer? The stores should be responsible for the waste they create by offering poor
choices.”
● “Why include paper bags?”
Visitor Responses
A total of four responses were received from individuals who indicated they do not live or work
in Edina. Note: a total of five responses are included in the attached Visitor Survey Response
Report, but one response was a project administrator survey test. The four visitor responses to
the abbreviated survey module available to them generally evidenced support for the potential
carryout bag fee ordinance, with one dissenting about applying the fee to paper bags and two
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dissenting about its application to reusable bags. Two responses to the open-ended questions
in the abbreviated survey module centered on equity, with respondents wondering if the fee
would be assessed to individuals utilizing food assistance programs. Two comments stressed
the need for additional education and one supported banning single-use carryout
containers/utensils.
Virtual Roundtable Discussions
Three one-hour, virtual roundtable discussions were scheduled to begin with a brief, educational
presentation followed by open discussion with several question prompts. Due to low enrollment,
only one virtual roundtable discussion occurred, with a second modified to a one-on-one
discussion:
● Business Roundtable, May 5, 7:30 a.m. - canceled due to no enrollment
● Resident Roundtable, May 10, 7 p.m. - two residents participated:
○ Concern about abundance of plastic bags used for carryout/curbside pick up
orders, particularly from Target and grocery stores
○ Suggest the City work with these retailers toward reduced bag usage and
possible pilot initiative
○ Concern about carryout bag fee burden on small businesses; suggested giving
them additional time for compliance
○ Stressed importance of educating small retailers to track and code any bag fees
received as ‘other revenue’ for tax reporting purposes
○ Concern about whether a carryout bag fee will shift consumer spending to other
nearby communities without similar fees
○ Suggest the City increase recycling and composting
○ Suggest the City “get rid of plastic bags”
● Business and Resident Roundtable, May 11, 11:30 a.m. - one resident registered and
participated in one-on-one discussion:
○ “Getting more and more concerned about the processes and excessive taxes.”
○ Concern about the businesses retaining the carryout bag fee revenue: “...could
be used for something not environmental…”
○ If the focus is to reduce, then impose a ban, not a fee
○ Sanitation concerns about bag reuse with carryout food
○ Concern with logistics required of businesses: “Will deter economic development.
New businesses will look at other communities with less regulations.”
○ Concern over required online survey registration compromising anonymity and
questioned whether survey reached all socio-economic sectors of the community
One-on-One Business Interviews and Business Survey Module Responses
Two outreach methods were used to gain insights from the Edina business community
regarding the potential carryout bag fee ordinance. The most successful method of gathering
opinions took place during one-on-one conversations with select business representatives. In
addition, opinions from five business representatives were gained through responses to a
separate online survey module in the Better Together Edina project web page.
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Business Outreach - Executive Summary
Edina businesses largely do not support implementation of a carryout bag fee. The one-on-one
conversations with Edina business representatives proved the most productive and effective
manner of gaining their insights on the potential ordinance. A few reflections on these
conversations include:
● Large retail businesses, both chain and independent, tend to understand the City’s
interest in a carryout bag fee to further its sustainability goals, and are ready to gear up
for compliance
● Small businesses, particularly upscale, independent retailers, were more likely to oppose
the ordinance, citing reporting requirements as one of the main areas of concern.
● Both large and small businesses expressed concern about the impact of ordinance
compliance on customer relations
● Small businesses in particular are expecting a robust community outreach and education
effort from the City regarding the onset of a carryout bag fee requirement
Opinions received from business representatives through the online survey the largely mirrored
those heard during the one-on-one interviews, with the exception that four out of the five survey
respondents cited preferring a longer lead time of more than 12 months to prepare for
compliance by contrast to shorter preferred lead times cited by interviewed business
representatives as detailed in Figure 12.
The business representatives that participated in the one-on-one interviews were generally
appreciative of the opportunity to express their thoughts and concerns about the potential
carryout bag fee ordinance and its impact on their operations and customer relations efforts.
One-on-One Business Interviews and Business Survey Module Respondent Overview
A total of 24 one-on-one conversations were held with Edina business representatives; 21 of
these conversations lasted between 20 and 40 minutes and three lasted five to 10 minutes. Five
business representatives responded to the online survey module. Businesses and the
representatives participating in the one-on-one interviews included:
● Respondent demographics - interviews
○ 16 women
○ Eight men
● Respondent demographics - online survey
○ Unknown
● Respondent position - interviews
○ Two shopping center managers
○ 10 business owners
■ Four minority business owners
○ Nine business managers
○ Four administrators/managers
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● Respondent position - online survey
○ Four business owners
○ One business employee
● Business size and longevity in Edina - interviews
○ 15 independent retailers or restaurants
○ Six franchises (one of which included conversations with both local and corporate
representatives)
○ Longevity in Edina ranged from one year to nearly 75 years in business
● Business size and longevity in Edina - online survey
○ Two independent retailers or restaurants
○ Two franchises
○ One institution
○ Longevity in Edina ranged from two years to more than 70 years in business
● Business type - interviews
○ 12 retail stores
○ Five restaurants
○ Four include both restaurant and retail
● Business type - online survey
○ Two retail stores
○ Two restaurants
○ One institution
A list of all businesses contacted for the one-on-one interviews is attached as Exhibit 4. Of the
three very short conversations that took place in addition to the 21 longer interviews, two
business representatives said their firm will comply with whatever the City requires and one was
strongly opposed to a potential carryout bag fee but did not wish to be interviewed.
Managers of two restaurants, one each a franchise and independent, participated in one-on-one
interviews and the owners of those restaurants subsequently took the online survey. The online
survey data attached as Exhibit 2 is presented anonymously.
Amount and Types of Bags Used - Interviews and Online Survey
● Businesses were asked to estimate the type and range of carryout bags
distributed monthly (e.g., 1-100, 101-500, 501-1,000, etc.). Bag types included
plastic, brown paper, paper bags (not brown), compostable bags, reusable bags
(plastic) and reusable bags (cotton or other fabric).
Both business representatives who were interviewed and who responded to the survey
estimated a wide range on the number of bags distributed each month, from 50 to 150,000.
Most of the businesses distribute between 500 and 1,000 per month.
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A majority of businesses interviewed distribute paper bags, either exclusively or combined.
(Figure 7A)
Type of Bag or Bags Plastic only Paper only Paper and Plastic Paper and Cloth Plastic and Canvas Canvas or Cloth Bags for Sale
Number of Businesses 2 8 6 1 1 3
Independent 6 5 1 1 1
Franchise 2 2 1 2
Figure 7A
A majority of businesses responding to the survey also distribute paper bags, either exclusively
or combined. (Figure 7B)
Type of Bag or Bags Plastic only Paper only Reusable Plastic and Reusable Cloth
Paper, Reusable Plastic and Reusable Cloth
Number of Businesses 1 2 1 1
Independent 1 1 1
Franchise 1 1
Figure 7B
Estimated Seasonal Bag Distribution Increases
● Does your business use more bags than indicated during the holiday months
(November-December).
Business representatives interviewed expressed a range of percentages by which their bag
distribution increases during November and December, ranging from 20 to 75 percent. Of the 13
businesses citing an increase, most estimated 20 or 50 percentage increases, with only two
citing a 75 percent increase and only one each for 25 and 30 percent increases. Several
retailers noted that their seasonal increases occur at other times during the year, such as
around Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, spring graduation season, etc. (Figure 8)
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Estimated Seasonal Bag Distribution Increases
Type of
Business
20
Percent
25 Percent 30 Percent 50 Percent 50 to 75
Percent
75 to 100
Percent
Independent 2 1 5 1
Franchise 2 1 (mall) 1
Figure 8
Bag Sources and Costs
● Where do you purchase your business’s carryout bags?
Of the retailers that were able to provide information on their bag supplier both during the
interviews and in the online survey responses, the sources broke down as follows: (Figure 9)
Bag Sources by Business Type
Type of Business Local Supplier Domestic but not local Imported
Independent 6 8 2
Franchise 2 1 2
Figure 9
Bag costs for both interviewed businesses and survey respondents varied widely, from $0.05 for
plastic bags to more than $2.53 for custom, imported paper bags. Of those interviewed who
were able to cite bag costs, 11 said they paid less than $1 per bag for both the paper/plastic
bags supplied. A total of six cited per-bag costs of $1 or more.
Recycling Practices
● Businesses were asked to describe any regular environmental or sustainability
activities in which their business currently participates and whether they accept
bags of any type for recycling.
Nearly all of the businesses indicated that they do some measure of recycling on premises.
Most participate in mixed materials recycling, and the larger retailers recycle corrugated
cardboard. A total of four businesses, two interviewed and two survey respondents, accept bags
back for recycling. None charge customers for this recycling opportunity. The two interviewed
businesses include grocery stores (one each independent and franchise) that accept plastic
bags for recycling. The plastic bags are taken back by the bag supplier; one grocery outlet
indicated the bags are recycled into a lumber composite material. The online survey
respondents were both restaurants that accept bags for recycling both distributed only paper
bags, one is an independent and the other is a franchise.
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Following are additional notes on interviewed business recycling and sustainability efforts:
● Four participate in composting (two each independent and franchise)
● Two donate unsold, prepared foods to Second Harvest (one each independent and
franchise)
● One donates $0.05 to Second Harvest each time a customer brings a reusable bag
(franchise)
● Plastic bags distributed from one independent business are made from recovered ocean
plastic waste
● One women’s retail clothing store invites customers to bring back clothing with their label
that is no longer wanted or useful; the clothes are shipped to a central location,
repurposed as clothing items and returned to the retail outlet for sale at reduced prices
(franchise)
● Another donates unsold prepared foods and scraps to a farming operation for hog feed
(franchise)
● Two stated that in the past few years, they have trained employees to ask if customers
want a bag which has reduced bag distribution (one each independent and franchise)
● In the late fall and winter, a craft store holds gatherings where customers bring in surplus
yarn to knit hats, mittens and scarves for distribution through social service organizations
(independent)
Following are additional notes on recycling and sustainability efforts of businesses responding
to the online survey:
● One franchise composts fruit and vegetable waste
● One independent encourages customers to bring bottles of a cleaning product back for a
low-cost refill
● One franchise reduces the store temperature during off hours, uses tissue paper
sparingly for wrapping and cites a 25 percent reduction in bag use by talking to
customers and promoting less bag usage on social media platforms
Experience with Carryout Bag Fee Requirements
● Businesses were asked to detail any experience they had with transitioning to and
complying with a carryout bag fee requirement in other communities.
Three of the interviewed businesses were able to provide information on how they, or a related
business, had complied with the carryout bag fee requirement in the City of Minneapolis:
● One independent restaurant manager indicated a sister location in Minneapolis had “no
trouble whatsoever” complying with the requirement and that they would react
consistently across the company should a requirement go into effect in Edina
● A retail franchise manager who managed a store for the same chain in Minneapolis
when the ordinance when into effect offered these insights:
○ Cited no problem with rollout
○ Estimated 90 percent drop in bag usage
○ Staff trained to ask “Do you need a bag today for five cents?”
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○ When it was raining, staff just gave the bags without charging on a ‘don’t ask,
don’t tell’ basis
○ Was not aware of a reporting requirement to Minneapolis
● Another retail franchise manager received information from the chain’s Minneapolis
store, reporting that:
○ While the chain was prepared to report information regarding carryout bag fees,
the City of Minneapolis had not yet requested data
○ Plastic bag usage has gone down and reusable bag sales have increased, but
the retail manager did not have specific data to cite for the trend
None of the businesses responding to the survey had experience with carryout bag fee
requirements; the one affirmative response was part of the site administrator’s test.
Support From the City of Edina
● What support would be helpful for the City of Edina to provide to assist with
transitioning customers to the new per-bag fee?
Business representatives were asked about their interest in/preference for several types of
support the City could provide to help with transitioning customers and staff to a carryout bag
fee ordinance requirement. The options of providing explanatory signage to post, fact sheets to
provide both guidance for staff and information to customers all received similar positive
reactions.
In response to this question, and at other times in the conversations, eight business
representatives spoke to the need for a ‘robust’ education campaign on City’s part. Other
comments received on this questions included:
● “It’s all about communication”
● “Anything to take the blame off of the business”
● “Provide messaging on all City platforms”
● “Market appropriately by City so customers know that small businesses don’t have a
choice”
● “Most important that clerks aren’t first person to tell customer about the fee”
● “Outreach must say ‘why’ this is happening”
● “Fact sheets should provide the City’s phone number and website details for residents
with questions”
● “It would be great if someone from the City could come train onsite employees”
Recommended Bag Exemptions
● Certain bags, including those used for prescriptions, produce and dry cleaning
are likely to be exempt from the requirements. Are there any other bags that you
think should be considered for exemption? Please explain.
Interviewed business representatives were asked what types of bags should be exempt, and
many of them favored exempting reusable bags. Other suggestions included:
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● Any bags for transactions in excess of $1,000
● Food carryout bags after restaurant check is paid
● Paper and biodegradable bags
● Small bags for jewelry and other small purchases
● Wax bags for soup containers
In response to this question, online survey respondents suggested exempting:
● Food carryout bags, both for customer pick-up and third-party delivery services
● Reusable bags and gift bags
Tracking and Reporting Preferences
● Businesses will likely be required to track and report information on bag
distribution and purchasing changes. What information would be most useful for
you to track the impact of the new requirement?
Business representatives interviewed had strong opinions on potential tracking and reporting
requirements to gauge the impact of a carryout bag fee. Approximately half of the business
representatives said they understood the need for reporting, and equally preferred reporting fee
revenues and/or the number of bags purchased and distributed annually. One corporate
representative said they were unaware of any reporting requirements in other cities and
locations with bag fee ordinances in effect.
While most larger businesses understood the need for reporting, six small retailers took great
exception and consistently expressed that this would just add another ‘stressor’ to small
businesses. One said that reporting was the biggest ‘friction’ for them and would be very
difficult. Another said they already do so much reporting and this would just be another burden
without any benefit to them. One business owner said, “Reporting will be difficult and we will
never do a good job.”
Business representatives responding to the online survey had similar strong opinions. One each
independent and franchise business representatives indicated they would be willing to report the
number of and type of bags purchased annually. The other three, including two independent
and one franchise, said they would not comply as quoted:
● “Uninterested”
● “None. We always ask clients if they want a bag or not, and most, who are being
environmentally conscious say no.”
● “None of the above information will change how I conduct my business nor impact it.”
Carryout Bag Fee Revenue Utilization
● Please detail any initial thoughts on how your business will use the bag fee
revenues.
A majority of the interviewed business representatives said they expected they would simply
utilize the revenue to support continued business operations. A few indicated they would likely
use the revenue to purchase more bags, and two said they might donate the fees to charity.
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One corporate representative said they were unaware of other jurisdictions with similar
ordinances in which the retailer retained the revenue. Another merchant noted that the fees
would not be considered as revenue. Utilizing correct accounting for carryout bag fee revenues
also was referenced in the May 10 virtual roundtable discussion.
Of the online survey respondents who answered this question, one cited it as a ‘nuisance tax’
that they would not assess, one said they would use fee revenue to cover the point-of-sale
system retrofit cost and another said they were not sure how they would use the revenue.
Possible Customer Refund or Credit
● Would your business give a credit or refund to customers bringing their own bag
or bags?
Business representatives were asked if they would consider giving a credit or refund to
customers bringing their own bag or bags. Of the online survey responses, four said no and one
franchise business representative said it would be up to the corporate system. A number of
interviewed merchants had no opinions on this, but approximately 10 of those interviewed said
‘yes’ or ‘maybe’, with only one indicating they absolutely would not do so. A few other comments
and notes include:
● One merchant gives a $5 to $12 credit for a future purchase to customers bringing their
own bag or bags; the variable credit depends on the initial purchase amount
● One specialty retail store owner said they did not want to encourage customers to bring
their own bags, as their imported, branded bags are an important component of their
marketing efforts
Support for Required or Voluntary Carryout Bag Fee
● Are you in favor of a required bag fee?
● Are you in favor of a voluntary bag fee? Businesses could volunteer to implement
a bag fee rather than being required by the City.
Overall, both business representatives who were interviewed and those who chose to respond
to the online survey were not in favor of a required or voluntary carryout bag fee, as illustrated:
(Figure 10)
Support for a Required or Voluntary Carryout Bag Fee Ordinance
Carryout Bag Fee Yes No Neutral/No Opinion Plastic Bags Only
Required 3 16 7 1
Voluntary 8 11 10
Figure 10
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Additional comments on a required carryout bag fee include:
● “We are in the middle on this. We are a Green Business but are very concerned how it’s
communicated to the community so it’s not punitive. It shouldn’t be done at the expense
of small business; it will be hard for small business, easier for large business.”
● “We do have to think about alternate ways to get products home.”
● “I’m in favor of getting things out of the landfill. This could be important for retail users of
many bags per week, per year, such as a grocery store.”
● “Super embarrassing to charge for a bag when a customer is making a $500 jeans
purchase. We are not a grocery store.”
● “We take pride in being generous with our customers, and this seems tacky, chintzy.”
● “Not all businesses are the same.”
● “This is a lose/lose situation; customers will view it as a tax and will think businesses are
asking for the program.”
● “People are concerned about fees. It will help the environment but people don’t want to
pay extra money.”
● “I understand the purpose, but am concerned customers will be annoyed.”
● “This will be difficult to implement fairly.”
● “Paper can be recycled.”
● “I invest in my bags and don’t want to push people away from using them.”
Relative to a possible voluntary fee, those who opposed it generally expressed concern over
lack of consistency or a “level playing field” among businesses. One said, “A voluntary fee is just
a stepping stone to a requirement.”
Compliance Concerns
● The online survey module asked businesses to rank various aspects of
compliance from easy to difficult: (Figure 11)
Compliance Issues Ratings by Business Type
Compliance Issue Very Difficult Somewhat Difficult Neutral Easy N/A
Employee Training 1 (Independent) 1 (Chain) 1 (Chain) 1 (Independent) 1 (Independent)
Systems
Update
3
(1 Chain, 2 Independent)
2
(1 Chain, 1 Independent)
Cost 1 (Independent) 1 (Chain) 2 (1 Chain, 1 Independent)
Customer Relations 4 (1 Chain, 3 Independent)
1 (Chain)
Figure 11
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Expected Impact of a Required Carryout Bag Fee Ordinance
● What do you expect will be the impact of a required fee?
During the interviews, business representatives expressed a variety of strong opinions about
their expectations on how a required carryout bag fee would impact their business. (Figure 12)
Expected Impact of a Required Carryout Bag Fee Ordinance by Business Type
Type of Business Communication Concerns Concerns About Customer Relations Expect Easy Customers Acceptance and Compliance
Independent 5 7 5
Franchise 3 (one mall) 3
Figure 12
Specific comments from business representatives include:
● “There will be a few complainers and then people will get used to it.”
● “This will aggravate consumers who are tired of being nickel and dimed.”
● “This will be harder with high-end purchases, but I expect a mixed bag on how people
feel about it.”
● “There will be less bag usage and customers will understand.”
● “I will have to add a process to track this for little value.”
● “I fear that it’s not a state-wide standard and customers will shop in another town without
a bag fee. We could lose business.”
● I’m concerned that customers will take out their frustrations on employees. We hire
people of all abilities and some might not be able to handle customer frustration.”
● “Most people will support it and it will be a non-issue after the initial adjustment.”
● “I don’t think this will impact consumer behavior.”
● “People won’t freak out, but this will take time for staff to explain and they have limited
time when we are in a rush.”
● “No one will want bags anymore. The change was remarkable at the Minneapolis
location.”
● “Customers will balk, and staff will not support the fee to avoid conflict.”
● “If there is great communication, it will temper concerns. I don’t expect pushback across
all customers. Great marketing is needed.”
● “There will be a good impact. Ultimately, customers will come with their own bags and
maybe we will have reusable bags for purchase.”
● “We will lose customers, and this will not be well received by new customers.”
● “People won’t mind, but I’m worried about how to incorporate this fee with the frequent
DoorDash and Uber Eats orders.”
● “Seniors won’t like it and will be upset.”
● “There will be a certain amount of reduction of plastic bags, but I’m not sure about the
impact if applied to paper bags.”
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Preferred Amount of Lead Time for Ordinance Compliance
● If a required carryout bag fee is approved, what amount of lead time would your
business need to prepare for implementation?
As with the online business survey module, business representatives were asked about the
amount of time they would need to modify operations for ordinance compliance. Their
responses are summarized as follows: (Figure 13)
Preferred Amount of Lead Time for Ordinance Compliance by Business Type
Amount of Lead Time Less than 30
days
30 days 30 to 45 days 60 days 90 days 120 days + Did Not Respond
Number of Businesses 5 6 1 2 6 4 5
Independent 3 5 1 1 3 3
Franchise 2 1 1 3 1
Figure 13
One interviewed business owner commented, “It should be easy if the City provides
explanations and resources.”
Reusable Bag Exchange Interest
● For businesses offering online order and/or curbside delivery, would you consider
or be open to implementing a reusable bag exchange program?
During the interviews, one franchise business representative expressed interest in a reusable
bag exchange, with one independent saying they might be interested but noted that customers
might be concerned about sanitation. Sanitation concerns were echoed by one independent
business representative who said they would not be interested in a reusable bag exchange
program. The remainder of the business representatives interviewed were not interested or the
question did not apply. None of the businesses that responded to the online survey were
interested in a bag exchange program.
Preferred City Communication Method
● How do you prefer to learn about and stay in-the-know about related City of Edina
policies and their associated processes?
In response to a variety of possible City communications outreach methods to provide
businesses with information on the potential carryout bag fee ordinance, business
representatives interviewed and those who responded to the survey expressed the following
preferences: (Figure 14)
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Preferred City Communications Method by Business Type
Type of
Business
In-Person
Meeting
Virtual
Meeting
Through a
Business Group
Print
Newsletter
E-Newsletter Business-
Specific Website
Franchise 2 3 3 7 7 4
Independent 6 6 11 15 7
Total 2 9 9 18 22 11
Figure 14
One business representative added that they are only interested in attending a meeting if
feedback will truly be considered. During the interviews, three independent business
representatives noted that electronic communications are preferred for sustainability reasons,
one saying “due to the spirit of the initiative.” One independent business representative said,
“Edina does a good job with emails.”
Additional Comments
● How else could the City accomplish its goal of reducing waste in Edina?
● What other questions do you have about this proposal?
At the conclusion of the interview, business representatives were asked for any final or
additional thoughts:
● “I appreciate the explanation and don’t have issues. Business owners want to work with
the City and protect the environment. We need information to show customers to help
explain. I think customers will understand and it will be easy.”
● “It feels like you’re swimming upstream with some of these things. It doesn’t make sense
for our business. We will likely eat the fee or just comp it.”
● “Use this only for [businesses] who use multiple plastic bags per purchase on a daily
basis.”
● “The City of Edina missed the mark on this, as it’s a very difficult time for businesses
with state consideration of paid family leave, sick and safe time and other multiple
taxes.”
● “We didn’t know until a recent health inspection about the City ordinance requiring
recycling utensils, no black plastics, etc.”
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● “I am very perplexed by this initiative. I recognize the importance of reducing landfill
waste. This is a lot of work for retailers to track. It’s been a tough year for retailers and
this will make it tougher. Has it been a roaring success in Minneapolis?”
● “We will adapt.”
● “The City should approach small businesses separately and provide subsidies. The
parking requirement is too strict for small businesses; it’s the same for Target. Use
common sense. Incentivize sustainability for small businesses.”
● “Offer tax incentives or rebates for businesses that use reusable or compostable bags.”
● “Overall education and PSAs like they did in the 70s when I was growing up.”
● “Grocery/product packaging and Amazon boxes are a greater problem than bags that
get reused.”
● “Ban straws.”
● “No other questions but our customers we’ve been talking to about this since January
don’t like it and think it’s just another tax.”
● “A charge for paper bags would discourage recycling because it creates a cost to comply
where there is no higher price to throw recycling items in the trash.”
● “I use reusable bags all the time but not for food service. It’s just not sanitary.”
Final Summary
Residents
In general, Edina residents responding to the online survey don’t support a required carryout
bag fee, with some support for a voluntary carryout bag fee. Of the three residents who
participated in the virtual roundtable discussions, two were generally in favor but had specific
questions, and one was opposed. Clearly, the online survey was the most effective method of
eliciting opinions from Edina residents.
Businesses
Edina businesses that both responded to the survey and participated in the one-on-one
interviews largely do not support implementation of a carryout bag fee. The one-on-one
conversations with Edina business representatives proved the most productive and effective
manner of gaining their insights on the potential ordinance. A few reflections on these
conversations and the survey responses include:
● During the interviews, large retail businesses, both chain and independent, tend to
understand the City’s interest in a carryout bag fee to further its sustainability goals, and
are ready to gear up for compliance. The chains responding to the online survey did not
express similar understanding and willingness to comply.
● Small businesses, particularly upscale, independent retailers, were more likely to oppose
the ordinance, citing reporting requirements as one of the main areas of concern. This
was echoed in both the interviews and survey responses.
● Both large and small businesses expressed concern about the impact of ordinance
compliance on customer relations, again, this was echoed during both outreach
methods.
● Small businesses in particular are expecting a robust community outreach and education
effort from the City regarding the onset of a carryout bag fee requirement.
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The business representatives were generally appreciative of the opportunity to express their
thoughts and concerns about the potential carryout bag fee ordinance and its impact on their
operations and customer relations efforts.
In Conclusion
While Edina residents are somewhat split on their support of a carryout bag fee, businesses
tend to oppose the initiative. Extensive community education and outreach, as well as support
to Edina businesses - particularly small businesses - will prove essential to successful
implementation should the carryout bag fee ordinance receive approval.
Special thanks to City of Edina staff Sustainability Manager Grace Hancock, Economic
Development Manager Bill Neuendorf, Edina Police Department Community Engagement
Officer Emily Jepson and Community Liaison Lulu Thompson as well as Edina Chamber of
Commerce Vice-President Shelly Loberg, Galleria General Manager Wendy Eisenberg and
Southdale Center General Manager Judy Tullius for their efforts to identify and provide contacts
for the businesses interviewed during this process.
Exhibit 1
Edina Resident Carryout Bag
Ordinance Feedback Survey
Summary
(CLOSED) Carryout Bag
Ordinance Feedback
Survey
SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT
13 April 2023 - 16 May 2023
PROJECT NAME:
Carryout Bag Ordinance
FILTER BY:
Are you an Edina resident or are you affiliated with a business? (Choose
one)
Answered : I-am-a-resident
SURVEY QUESTIONS
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Q1 Are you an Edina resident or are you affiliated with a business? (Choose one)
201 (100.0%)
201 (100.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
I am a resident I own or work at a business in Edina I am not a resident or affiliated with a business in Edina
Question options
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Q22 Are you in favor of a required bag fee?
4 (80.0%)
4 (80.0%)
1 (20.0%)
1 (20.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
No Other (please specify)Yes
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Q23 Are you in favor of a voluntary bag fee? Businesses could volunteer to implement a bag
fee, rather than being required by the City.
1 (20.0%)
1 (20.0%)
2 (40.0%)
2 (40.0%)
2 (40.0%)
2 (40.0%)
Other (please specify)No Yes
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Q24 How often do you reuse carryout bags, if at all? Examples include: plastic bags for
trash liners, paper bags for recycling, etc.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Very often
Always
Question options
50 100 150 200 250
Plastic bags
Brown paper bags
Paper bags (not brown)
Compostable bags
Reusable bags (plastic)
Reusable bags (cotton
or other fabric)
59
95
35
50
45
56
59
60
38
17
50
46
44
27
44
48
45
43
27
17
47
27
31
30
12
2
37
59
30
26
Mandatory Question (201 response(s))
Question type: Likert Question
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Q24 How often do you reuse carryout bags, if at all? Examples include: plastic
bags for trash liners, paper bags for recycling, etc.
Always : 59
Very often : 59
Sometimes : 44
Rarely : 27
Never : 12
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
Plastic bags
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Always : 95
Very often : 60
Sometimes : 27
Rarely : 17
Never : 2
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Brown paper bags
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Always : 35
Very often : 38
Sometimes : 44
Rarely : 47
Never : 37
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Paper bags (not brown)
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Always : 50
Very often : 17
Sometimes : 48
Rarely : 27
Never : 59
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
Compostable bags
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Always : 45
Very often : 50
Sometimes : 45
Rarely : 31
Never : 30
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Reusable bags (plastic)
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Always : 56
Very often : 46
Sometimes : 43
Rarely : 30
Never : 26
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Reusable bags (cotton or other fabric)
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Q25 For what kind of trips do you use reusable bags? Check all that apply.
Other (please specify)Shopping at multiple stores like a shopping mall or shopping district (e.g. 50th and France)
Errands to larger stores like Target Errands to smaller stores like pharmacy trips, corner stores, etc.
Grocery store trips I do not use reusable bags.
Question options
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
38
122
69
73
51
32
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Q26 What per-bag fee level would stop you from purchasing a carryout bag?
54 (26.9%)
54 (26.9%)
40 (19.9%)
40 (19.9%)
27 (13.4%)
27 (13.4%)
33 (16.4%)
33 (16.4%)
47 (23.4%)
47 (23.4%)
$1.00 $0.25 $0.10 $0.05 $0.01
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Q27 Are you in favor of requiring that paper bags be certified as coming from sustainable
sources like Forestry Stewardship Council, or from recycled materials?
13 (6.5%)
13 (6.5%)
19 (9.5%)
19 (9.5%)
81 (40.3%)
81 (40.3%)
83 (41.3%)
83 (41.3%)
5 (2.5%)
5 (2.5%)
Other (please specify)No Yes, either one Yes, from recycled materials
Yes, Forestry Stewardship Council
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Q28 Would you prefer to shop at businesses that provide a credit or rebate for customers
bringing their own bag or bags?
113 (56.2%)
113 (56.2%)
76 (37.8%)
76 (37.8%)
12 (6.0%)
12 (6.0%)
Other (please specify)No Yes
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Q29 Would you be willing to participate in a reusable bag supply or exchange program? See
Bull City Boomerang Bag example.
73 (36.3%)
73 (36.3%)
128 (63.7%)
128 (63.7%)
No Yes
Question options
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Q30 Please rank the following options from most to least preferable.
Q31 How can the City help you prepare if an ordinance is passed that requires merchants to
charge customers a fee per carryout bag? Please rank these items in order of most to least
helpful.
OPTIONS AVG. RANK
No carryout bag fee is implemented.1.74
A carryout bag fee is implemented that merchants can participate in
voluntarily.
2.04
A carryout bag fee is implemented where all merchants are required to
charge customers per carryout bag
2.22
OPTIONS AVG. RANK
signage at stores I frequent, like grocery stores and malls 1.94
Receive a free reusable bag from the City 2.61
Receive a postcard in the mail notifying me that this change is coming 2.61
City presence at events I'm already attending, to share information on
the coming change
3.44
City offer a standalone event to inform residents of the coming change,
that I can attend
4.40
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Q32 How do you prefer to learn about and stay in-the-know about related City of Edina
policies and their associated processes? Please check all that apply
Other (please specify)Targeted, issue-specific postcard mailings BetterTogetherEdina website
City e-newsletters Monthly City newsletter
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Q34 Do you think the following bag types should include a fee to a customer to receive them
when making a purchase? This does not include any bags the customer brings themselves.
I don't know enough to answer
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plastic bags
paper bags
compostable bags
reusable bags
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Q34 Do you think the following bag types should include a fee to a customer to
receive them when making a purchase? This does not include any bags the customer
brings themselves.
plastic bags
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Yes : 96
No : 88
Maybe : 15
I don't know enough to answer : 2
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Yes : 50
No : 132
Maybe : 18
I don't know enough to answer : 1
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
paper bags
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Yes : 29
No : 146
Maybe : 19
I don't know enough to answer : 7
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
compostable bags
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Yes : 50
No : 129
Maybe : 15
I don't know enough to answer : 7
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
reusable bags
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4/14/2023 01:55 PM
Encourage/incentivize businesses to adopt Skip the Stuff policies;
provide more resources to enforce ordinances, like Green-to-Go
packaging; require that existing and new multi-family buildings
provide easy, equitable access to organics recycling; promote and
educate residents and businesses about second-hand use and gifting
groups and habits (ways to think about less consumption); adhere to
the goal of set out in the CAP of eliminating single-use plastics by
2025.
4/14/2023 02:16 PM
Test comment
4/14/2023 06:38 PM
Get every single EPS school building to properly recycle and
compost. More enforcement of the compostable food carry out
container rule. Get businesses (especially the larger businesses,
including grocery store chains) to properly recycle and produce less
waste.
AM
No more plastic take out containers. Compostable utensils and
straws.
53 PM
More places/ways to recycle plastic bags - dropoffs or collections. I
hear people all the time say they'd love to have weekly recycling. Our
bins are always full. Now that I do organics, I could totally have
garbage pickup every other week (I know garbage isn't you).
4/17/2023 12:57 PM
A California relative visiting us was shocked at the waste Edinans
have at the curb. What is CA doing? (Simi Valley) How can
businesses be a part of this? How can contributing to the better good
be a part of this? It's got to be more than fees (external motivation).
Please think big picture. I have a light-weight yet strong reusable bag
that folds to about 1.5" x 3" and since I easily carry it with me it's
solved my problems of forgetting bags when shopping. I always have
it, and it has changed my habit (internal motivation). What if Edinan's
adopted that practice?
4/17/2023 02:48 PM
Require multi-unit buildings to do organic recycling.
Q35 How else could the City accomplish its goal of reducing waste in Edina?
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4/17/2023 05:58 PM
Require bags and containers to be easily recyclable or compostible,
and clearly marked as such
4/19/2023 07:56 AM
Continue to allow paper and plastic bags without a fee. We use the
paper bags for recycling and the plastic bags for household needs.
New law would make us simply buy bags.
4/19/2023 08:00 AM
More education about reusable options. Many residents in Edina do
no like to be "forced" to do these things, they feel it's government
overreach. I do think it's important to have sustainability goals and
protect the environment, we just have to think of ways to encourage
that behaviors versus mandating the behavior.
4/20/2023 09:10 AM
Make composting available to multi-family housing.
PM
Get rid of the plastic bags, go with paper; recyclable or compostable.
Don't charge for bags!
Encourage businesses to not overpackage goods. Encourage
residents to bring their own leftover containers to local restaurants
4/21/2023 05:46 PM
nothing - recycle and garbage is adequate
4/21/2023 07:26 PM
Is there a way businesses can turn off more lights when staff/
customers are not in the buildings?
4/22/2023 08:58 AM
Offer plastic/film recycling pickup from residential homes. Similar to
Ridwell’s program.
4/22/2023 01:15 PM
Banning plastic bags
4/22/2023 03:56 PM
Government over step on the bag issue. People create waste. Taxing
bags is not the answer.
1. Move recycling to weekly pickup instead of every other week. 2.
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4/23/2023 08:39 AM Open a drop off site for recycling and organics so that its local vs
having to go to a Hennepin county facility, which is an additional
burden on a consumer so they may not take the time to do that
instead just put it in their trash and not recycle or put in
organics....problem is many people have more recycling (largely due
to Amazon and other ecom shipping boxes) than they can fit in one
container for every two weeks and so end putting the extra in the
trash as its too much of a hassle to drive it to Hennepin county facility
- see it all over the city. 3. Educate residents about recycling - that its
not really all that good - its more of a 'feel good' thing, but reducing
and reusing is far more beneficial. Residents have a misperception
that recycling is a very positive thing, so they have no problem using
more and pushing more in recycling when in reality its not as good as
they think. (e.g., someone goes and buys a case of plastic water
bottles thinking, oh, this is good because I can just put them in
recycling, when in reality the best thing to do would have been to
obtain clean water somewhere else or put a water filtration system in
at home and use a reusable container vs, getting plastic water
bottles. Recycling really doesn't have much benefit in comparison to
reducing and reusing. Most people don't understand that. This is a
good article to refer to or to publish to educate people in Edina further
about reducing and reusing vs. recycling: "Recycling Isn’t Virtuous;
It’s Making Things Worse. On Earth Day and beyond, focus on
reducing and reusing, not recycling"
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/moral-
boundaries/202304/recycling-isnt-virtuous-its-making-things-worse
4/23/2023 11:59 AM
reward people for using their own bags as well as no longer allowing
plastic bags as an option. Since curbside recycling doesn't allow
plastic bags to be turned in, a separate trip has to be made to
continually drop off the collecting plastic bags. Target uses MANY
plastic bags for grocery pick up- one for each different department
shopped! If the merchant isn't allowed to have them, people won't use
them. Don't always pass the buck to the consumer to cover costs - it's
SO tiring when it keeps happening in every area.
4/23/2023 06:30 PM
Work with retailers on charging THEM fees for not using
paper/compostable/reusable bags. This cost should NOT shift to the
consumer--that's the last thing consumers and this economy needs
and all the inflation that has occurred.
4/24/2023 06:11 AM
Dedicate time, money, and resources to find innovative ways to
reduce waste rather than simply charging residents more money for
everyday activities.
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07:35 AM
Focus on business waste, and not passing it on the end-user.
4/24/2023 07:38 AM
Ask merchants to provide more food in bulk quantities, or packaging
that is less wasteful. Instead of a plastic bag for apples, why not a
cardboard box? Some of Costco's suppliers do it that way.
AM
Borrow bag program would be a significant improvement for the
movement. Too easy to forget your bag and having an option to
borrow something will see a big jump in participation. Plastic bags
should have larger fees than paper.
4/24/2023 08:32 PM
Just tell the people and ask them. Why does government need to be
in everything? Why over reach in this area. Of everything presented,
the most favorable is the ring your own bag and get an instant store
credit option. I would much rather see that then the city’s hands in
everything.
4/25/2023 04:20 PM
Stop managing things. As soon as something is mandated it makes
me not want to do it. I’da bath charge is implemented, I’ I’ll simply
shop in other suburbs. That will take taxes away from Edina and
increase the number of miles I drive every day.
Partner with Edina Public School - esp lunchroom practices.
Recycling and Compost bins next to all public trash cans - with
labeling and examples. People are not good at knowing what goes
where, which often defeats the purpose.
31 PM
Moved from CT/NY where all plastic bags were banned and there
was a fee for paper ones. Took a couple weeks to get used to, but it
worked! Support banning plastic fully 100%.
4/26/2023 10:28 AM
Government should stay out of private businesses. All they do is add
layers of costly regulation and costly government jobs and
government is to big all ready ....... like President Reagan said
"Government is the problem"
4/26/2023 10:35 AM
Ensure merchants don’t require customer to use a bag at all. Use
boxes the store is already discarding.
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01 AM
If everyone recycles and composts, they would have little trash each
week and it would be dry so the brown paper shopping bags could be
used instead of plastic garbage bags.
4/26/2023 02:08 PM
allow recycling of plastic bags at the curb
4/26/2023 04:29 PM
Offer plastic bag and battery recycling with bi monthly recycling
pickup without charging anymore fees.
4/26/2023 06:28 PM
Ban single use plastic. Impossible dream, I know….
4/27/2023 04:56 AM
Encouraging residents to reuse, but not requiring and adding another
fee to everything.
4/27/2023 05:08 AM
Leave residents alone instead of borrowing unhelpful ordinances from
our neighbor cities that are so poorly mismanaged.
4/27/2023 07:48 AM
Require composting and recycling
4/27/2023 07:53 AM
I'd love to see data about how much waste we are producing with
specific and scientific goals of what it means to reduce waste. Are
reusable bags always clean and don't contribute to preventable
diseases by using a clean bag every time? When it is time to dispose
of a reusable bag do they disintegrate or sit in a landfill without
breaking down?
4/27/2023 10:55 AM
Educating the people about the importance of these changes and
how they will benefit from them. The ordinance could be promoted by
having volunteers in grocery stores around the city, which I believe
are the main vendor distributing carryout bags, and talking about the
impacts of carryout bags and the benefits of reusable ones. Also a
strategy has to be develop together with the different merchants
(Target, Cub, Lunds, etc.) that can help in the promotion of the
reusable bags.
4/27/2023 12:28 PM
Multi unit housing and retail recycling/compost programs Discontinue
unnecessary mailings ie quarterly newsletter with dated messaging.
Continue efforts to reduce food and compost in all schools and
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hospitals. Measure/dashboard for goals agains actions. Latest
clothing swap was a good communication example of telling,
executing and reporting results and results against last year. (Go
Twila!)
4/27/2023 12:43 PM
To me, it is ridiculous to charge for bags. We recycle all of the above
and now are going to be penalized and inconvenienced because
some can't/won't. Where's the incentive? People who don't recycle
now, will just pay the fee. People who do recycle have to pay the fee
as well..
4/27/2023 12:58 PM
weekly recycling option or place to drop off overage. We fill our
recycling each week b/c we get the paper and recycle everything we
can. When we are out of town on a recycling week, no way can we fit
4 weeks of recycling into one bin
4/27/2023 02:03 PM
Consolidate w/one garbage hauler to minimize truck
traffic/damage/noise, and who would make garbage and recycling
pick-up consistent throughout the city. Enforce or make stricter the
rules for carryout food containers. Provide education at POS about
reducing waste (e.g. bananas don't need to go into a plastic bag).
4/27/2023 03:32 PM
Recycling every week versus every other week
4/27/2023 03:33 PM
Stop the baloney this is a waste of time and effort
4/27/2023 04:13 PM
school district wide student focused education/ habit building
campaign (habits are built at a young age; kids are better at
separating trash) levy greater fees on construction waste
4/27/2023 05:00 PM
Don’t send out postcards related to this. Spread word digitally and in
normal city correspondence. Encourage composting.
4/27/2023 10:48 PM
Stop wasting money on this for instance. It's not the city's place to tell
people what shopping bags to use. It's even worse that the arbitrary
fee would be kept by the business, which is just the city implementing
corporate welfare.
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4/28/2023 06:06 AM
More comprehensive recycling program that includes a broader range
of plastics and also fabric/textiles. Or offer quarterly recycling events
for items like these.
4/28/2023 08:39 AM
The city of Edina should remove themselves from making decisions
for business owners and residents in Edina. Feel free to offer
information on reducing waste but stay out of the business and
personal choices of others.
4/28/2023 08:43 AM
Let us decide for ourselves what we want to use.
4/28/2023 01:35 PM
I always bring a reusable bag whereever I go and often hear people
say, Oh I have one in my car, I forgot it! I think we need to start
charging for singly use bags so people get in the habit of bringing
their own bags. I have many and don't need anymore. This is a great
initiative for the community.
4/28/2023 02:47 PM
Who decided that this was a problem that needed fixing? We have
weekly trash and compost waste collection, fortnightly recycling
collection. If I look in those three bins, bags make up about 1% of my
waste. The majority of my waste is food packaging, including paper
containers, cans, glass jars, meat dept trays and wrappers, dairy
product containers, etc. Bags make an insignificant amount of waste.
4/28/2023 08:37 PM
support a recycled bag program
4/28/2023 09:10 PM
If you give merchants the option to keep all the money and do what
they want, they're going to choose the cheapest option for them. I
strongly suggest you look into how Washington State is tackling this
issue. We just got back from a trip to Seattle and its suburbs. No
single use plastic bags are allowed. Merchants can charge 8 cents for
2 types of bags: large paper bags made with at least 40% recycled
content, and/or thick reusable plastic carryout bags made with 40%
recycled content and a minimum of 2.2mm thick film. In addition
merchants have the OPTION to charge for a compostable plastic
green or brown bag. For more information, the website for this policy
is here https://ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics/Reducing-recycling-
waste/Waste-reduction-programs/Plastics/Plastic-bag-ban If you
remember the Target plastic grocery bags from before the pandemic,
those are the ones being used now in Seattle, Issaquah, Bellevue.
They are good quality bags. Similarly, in Calgary, Canada, bags are
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15 Canadian cents, which is about 5 American cents. Those bags
must be regular plastic that can be used several times. Calgary Co-
Op grocery stores did something more brilliant: their grocery bags are
also compostable. They're like the green compost bags. For more
information about those bags, you can see them and their
specifications on Co-Op's website here:
https://www.calgarycoop.com/community/here-for-our-planet/what-
you-can-do/frequently-asked-questions/
4/29/2023 08:54 AM
The intention behind this program is good, but what the city is
proposing will, in effect, be a drop in the bucket for total energy and
material waste and the effect on the environment. Bag fees have
produced mixed results at other communities around the country
(see: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/13/world/reusable-grocery-bags-
cotton-plastic-scn/index.html ). Also I really don't want to carry a
collection of containers or bags when I do bulk shopping. The city
should give stores a deposit/return option. Instead of the fee,
merchants would charge a refundable deposit for durable, reusable
containers that customers can return at their convenience. This would
keep the containers out of the environment while being less
expensive and easier for customers and residents of Edina.
4/29/2023 08:56 AM
Require or incentivize restaurant carry out to use compostable
containers. Coconut Thai is a decent example. I would pay a small fee
if it were a choice I could make when placing my order.
4/29/2023 09:14 AM
Don’t charge for paper grocery bags. We use them all the time in our
kitchen for recycling and compost. Charge for plastic or even better
ban plastic
4/29/2023 11:33 AM
More easily accessible places to recycle. If you do plan a bag fee,
MOST or ALL of that fee should go towards education about reducing
waste, not to businesses.
4/29/2023 11:56 AM
Find other solutions, such as a better recycling program with broader
incorporation of products
4/29/2023 01:36 PM
I see no need to have plastic bags in stores! I take any I receive back
to the stores for recycling but I feel that a lot of people just toss them
since they can't go in the home recycling bin. Only paper bags should
be offered at stores as they can be recycled.
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4/29/2023 01:56 PM
Cut back in personnel especially in schools, eliminate any and all
spending not related to security and roads.
Implement fees on one-time use shipping packages used by online
retailers such as Amazon.
4/29/2023 05:33 PM
Give a credit to people who bring their own bags rather than a tax to
those who don't?
4/30/2023 05:26 AM
If you want to reduce the plastic waste, ban the plastic bags and don't
put this burden on the businesses to monitor a bag fee.
4/30/2023 06:39 AM
Please stop trying to micromanage us. We sold our house in linden
hills and moved to Edina because we were so tired of all the virtue
signaling being crammed down our throats over there and now you
are trying to turn Edina into that place. Please stop.
4/30/2023 08:44 AM
Reward people for bringing their own bags rather than increasing the
cost on everyone.
4/30/2023 01:15 PM
Options to recycle plastic bags.
4/30/2023 08:29 PM
Let residents and businesses make their own decisions around
waste. We are adults who can decide for ourselves.
5/01/2023 05:33 AM
Prohibit restaurants from using styrofoam take-out containers
5/01/2023 03:15 PM
Based on my street, I'd like to see higher participation in using the
biodegradable bins and improved use of recycle bins (most people
are putting too much non-recyclable materials in recycling).
Encourage businesses to use paper rather than plastic bags.
Tell merchants to get rid of all plastic bags
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5/02/2023 05:18 AM
Ban all single use plastic. Add a deposit fee to plastic beverage
bottles similar to glass bottles in 70s
5/02/2023 07:38 AM
Instead of adding a fee, prompt merchants to provide a discount for
customers who bring a reusable bag, like Target already does.
5/02/2023 08:52 AM
Work with Galleria mall in Edina to install recycling bins throughout
and outside the mall, that the public can use. Currently there are only
trash cans, a very outmoded concept. Another bad location is the row
of shops that adjoins the L&B store on W 50th St. An Edina Liquors is
in the row. Recycling and trash bins outside the shops would be a
great addition (Starbucks, Breadsmith, etc.) since the shops put out
tables/chairs in the warm months, yet there's nowhere to put recycling
or trash.
5/02/2023 02:07 PM
You waste a lot of tax revenue with initiatives such as this. Stop half
of what you're doing to stop wasting our money.
:18 PM
make fruits and veggie containers compostable/ ban plastic water
bottles/straws, give rewards for stainable living, ie: coupons at stores
5/02/2023 02:22 PM
Stop being paternalistic and let people decide for themselves what to
do.
:40 PM
Ban plastic bags or charge a fee for them. They are the most
harmful.
5/02/2023 07:03 PM
Reward innovative storm water absorbing landscaping techniques
when installed. Promote these practices. Promote rain barrel usage
and alternates to lawn landscaping
5/02/2023 08:05 PM
Educate residents how to reuse/repurpose the bags they already
receive.
5/03/2023 04:26 AM
Make sure the new proposal passes this time.
There are much more meaningful ways to reduce waste and fight
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5/03/2023 05:05 AM climate change. This is a feel good measure that doesn't make that
much of a difference. I already reuse or bring my own bags whenever
I can. The fee just goes to the stores to use however they like. Think
about not removing so many trees and finding real solutions.
06:33 AM
Ban plastic bags and just charge for paper bags, there is no good use
of plastic even for a feww
5/03/2023 07:19 AM
The fee collected for the bag fee should be used for further green
initiatives. It could be used to continue recycling and composting
education and efforts. Grocery stores could use the fee collected to
invest in buying compostable produce bags that Edina residents can
compost in their compost bins.
5/03/2023 10:06 AM
It seems best that the city encourage businesses to use the best
possible recycled or efficient bags. Some incentive for businesses. A
continued campaign for residents to use their own bags, but not
required.
5/03/2023 08:18 PM
Hard to say. Maybe stop packing so many people into apartment
buildings. High density living generates a lot of waste. I'm pretty sure
the two or three grocery bags I use each week isn't going to make a
difference in the overall waste in the city. So increasing my grocery
bill will do nothing to change the waste issue and will only increase
my frustration at the grocery store where prices are already
outrageous. Seems like there is a lot of construction waste building so
many apartment buildings. Maybe cut down on those!
5/03/2023 09:14 PM
Please ban stryofoam and non-compostable or non-recyclable
takeout containers!
5/04/2023 06:48 AM
Re-inform the citizens about the ease and benefits of composting,
have inexpensive under the counter containers for sale.
5/05/2023 07:03 PM
Stop building apartment buildings.
5/07/2023 07:35 AM
Fees on paper bags are not a good way to reduce waste. The vast
majority of brown paper bags are made from recycled material. A ban
on plastic bags is the only effective tool.
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5/07/2023 09:34 AM
Ban all single use plastic in Edina.
5/09/2023 07:25 AM
I think instead it pays if merchants give credit for bringing your own
bag like Target or Lakewinds coop. I'm sorry I sometimes forget to
bring mine but then I always go with paper and never with plastic.
5/09/2023 09:46 AM
Provide reusable bags to lower income residents who may be
concerned about having to pay for bags at grocery stores. Create a
donation/drop-off/pickup for reusable bags (I know I have plenty I’d be
happy to donate).
5/09/2023 09:57 AM
Have fewer employees at the city hall…I understand plastic bags
being an issue and if you want to make them have to be recyclable
that would be fine. Or make all bags have to be paper. But getting rid
of it makes no sense, and have no idea what a nickel or penny or
dime a bag does if you are not using it for recycle purposes. What
point is it to give that money to the store? I think this should be
handled at the state level, why do we need people working for Edina
doing involved in this. Why have redundancy of community after
community doing this..it makes no fiscal or logical sense.
5/09/2023 10:13 AM
Fix roads that cause auto damage. Soften water at the city level
(Richfield does it and reduces salt in water. Stop doing stupid surveys
that you likely won’t listen to. As it seems you have decided to tax us
once again
AM
offer a discount if you bring your own bag.
5/09/2023 11:03 AM
We have moved from Hawaii in which all bags except reusable bags
were available. You would not have a fee for a bag, but would be
required to buy a reusable bag. That seems to make more sense.
5/09/2023 11:14 AM
Stop charging for everything. We pay enough in property taxes here
and this really seems like a money grubbing scheme vs a way of
reducing waste. You already get like 5 bucks a month from us for the
stupid compost bin we don’t use. Instead, try educating people on
how they can reduce waste and give ideas and resources and stats.
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5/09/2023 11:35 AM
Don’t allow businesses to use plastic bags! All should be paper or
reusable
5/09/2023 12:24 PM
I like this, and is in practice in the state we used to live in. I just worry
about the impact on low income customers, especially those who
take public transportation. They likely need a bag and the financial
impact is greater. If there was a way to exempt those with food
stamps or other efforts so our low income residents aren’t impacted
that would be ideal.
5/09/2023 01:02 PM
This proposal is absurd. I recycle & compost everything I possibly
can. Instead of wasting taxpayer dollars debating whether or not you
should require shoppers to pay for bags, why don't you use that time
to promote recycling & composting by Edina residents. You already
have those programs in place, emphasize them instead of coming up
with more ridiculous requirements & time-wasting busy work. Only
about 30% of Edina residents compost using the Vierkant containers
provided, which diverts approximately 70 tons of organics from going
into landfills monthly. Every resident is charged for the service, but
less than a third are using it. Multiply that by how much more would
be diverted if the majority of residents compost. It's foolish for them
not to compost, since they're paying for it. Why don't you point out
that they're wasting their money & harming the environment? Start a
campaign in Edina to recycle & compost. Stop wasting time & money
coming up with MORE busy work & new programs! Concentrate &
promote the programs you already have in place!
5/09/2023 01:18 PM
Allow recycling pick up every week. With Amazon packages piling up,
half our cardboard winds up in the trash because the recycling cans
are full.
Change recycling pick up to every week
5/09/2023 02:12 PM
The city could recognize that some goals, even good and admirable
goals, are not always the role of a municipality.
5/09/2023 02:55 PM
Outlaw plastic bag use. Reusable only
5/09/2023 03:04 PM
Stop sending staff to out of town events.
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5/09/2023 03:43 PM
I find plastic waste especially troublesome. I would like to see packing
changes to reduce all plastic - produce boxes, take out food
containers including styrofoam, and plastic film/bags.
5/09/2023 04:26 PM
Most of the restaurants around 50th and France are using
compostable dishes and utensils but there are no compost bins
outside in public places like the Plaza on Nolan Mains. Every time I
go to a public even there I want to scream!
5/09/2023 04:27 PM
I believe carry out bags would be such a small portion of the waste
stream. 35% or more is food waste. You are better off making all take
out containers compostable like SLP, Minneapolis, and St. Paul.
Although some food containers do not hold well up to that. Also, you
should provide more information on how to compost at home and
avoid pests in the summer.
5/09/2023 05:08 PM
This seems a broad brush and doesn’t address the bigger area
impacting more of us with drive up. When I shop in a store I bring my
own bags. Or no bag like Costco and I just load up my trunk. But a
majority of my shopping is drive up which I can’t imagine target could
do with a different system unless someone partners with them to
develop bins they dump in your trunk or something
PM
no bag solution put on merchants for order pickup and order delivery.
secondly, i use the paper bags for trash bags.
5/09/2023 05:40 PM
Discontinue the organics program that adds additional burden to the
taxpayers via additional trucks every week and additional fees that
are unwanted when not used.
5/09/2023 05:59 PM
These questions seem biased toward adding re-usable bags. Nd
question 2 above didn’t include “never” as an option which to me
invalidates that question! From a larger standpoint, please focus on
bigger issues such as energy efficiency in commercial buildings
which are responsible for far more GHG emissions than any lack of
recycling efforts! People like to pat themselves on the back for
reusable bags - let’s address real change in buildings.,
5/09/2023 06:37 PM
If this is passed, I'll shop outside city limits and burn more fossil fuel in
the process. Your call.
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5/09/2023 08:08 PM
Please do not implement this policy. I completely disagree with it.
5/09/2023 08:37 PM
Include apartments in composting
5/10/2023 05:35 AM
Encourage residents to use reusable bags—do NOT mandate our
behaviors.
5/10/2023 08:00 AM
A fee for bags increases store profits and and consumer expenses. It.
does nothing to reduce waste because people will still buy them. This
is a very shortsighted proposal that basically does nothing to help
reduce waste. Plastic bags should be eliminated completely if you
really want to make a difference. Please quit wasting tax dollars on
things like this.
5/10/2023 08:16 AM
Offer a credit for bringing in a reusable bag
5/10/2023 08:56 AM
Getting rid of plastic altogether.
09:56 AM
Let people live their lives. Responsible citizens already recycle, etc.
and that includes bags.
Encourage better recycling
5/10/2023 01:32 PM
Charge a fee (with proceeds going to city environmental causes) for
single use beverage containers
5/10/2023 04:14 PM
Stop forcing citizens to participate in programs. The organic s
program is a joke
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5/10/2023 06:57 PM
Honestly this ordinance is just dumb. It wont reduce waste the way
you think it'll reduce waste.
Help large apartments with recycling
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5/11/2023 11:41 AM
5/11/2023 04:44 PM
Reducing waste in Edina could include so many other initiatives that
benefit the residents, without harming them financially or otherwise.
This is not the time to increase any type of extra taxes on Edina
residents, that are already paying high taxes for living here in addition
to all of the economic challenges we are also facing. How about focus
more on improving the high crime throughout Edina and provide
incentives to residents, business owners, and landlords for
purchasing security cameras that could catch criminals and prevent
more crime. And since Edina is focusing on adding rental properties
throughout, the city needs to increase the frequency of inspecting
rentals throughout the year to truly see how much waste and
inefficiencies are contributing to the environment. You can walk
through many neighborhoods and identify glaring issues on properties
or buildings that require immediate attention, but instead they just get
worse each year due to lack of enforcement. Implementing a carryout
bag is low priority and hopefully you will reconsider this initiative and
focus on more urgent items that the residents have been pleading for.
5/11/2023 06:20 PM
How about you focus on things that really matter to your citizens like
Crime and Infrastructure? This is a ridiculous issue on which to be
focusing city time and attention. Start enforcing the laws and stop
pandering to the criminals. What is your policy on traffic control and
paying police officers enough to be an employer of choice for the best
recruits?
5/11/2023 07:58 PM
Please increase the frequency of recycling pickup! Our recycling is
always overflowing and our trash never is. In fact, I'd love to see the
city pick up recycling WEEKLY and trash every other week
5/11/2023 08:34 PM
See below. Focus on ways to encourage composting and make it
easier. Our prior city in CA gave residents a countertop bin so it was
easy to transfer to the city bin. Up recycling pick up to weekly. People
can’t recycle more if their bins are overflowing. Do not try to extract
money from residents to line businesses’ pockets.
AM
Stay out of peoples business. Let people think and decide for
themselves. Make programs voluntary. Unlike your compost program
where it i not voluntary, because you charge everyone for it. Voluntary
means you only pay if you participate. Perhaps Edina should be
focused on bigger issues, like crime uptick , instead of what grocery
bags we use.
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5/12/2023 05:47 AM
I like the idea of making this as easy as possible for residents and
non-residents. Send out free bags, offer options for bag rentals
(where you get your money back), and make sure those who are
most affected financially do not pay (like you’ve already outlined). It
would be great at some point to make businesses carry the load of
this instead of residents but I get the issues at hand with doing that
currently.
5/12/2023 06:34 AM
Recycling.
5/12/2023 06:42 AM
Giving a rebate for bringing your own bags city wide is more enticing
than charging a fee for bags.
5/14/2023 06:47 PM
promote the use of reusable bags and reusing items more overall. For
example, the clothing swap was a lot of fun and I was able to receive
a reusable bag that I now use frequently. I also think a credit for
reusable bags is much better than a cost for other bags. I always
bring my own bags to Target to save the 5 cents per bag. Things are
becoming much more expensive and budgets a lot tighter, we should
reward people for making sustainable swaps rather than penalize
those who don't or cannot afford to. In my opinion, the city hosting
more events about reusing things and helping to educate the
community is the way forward.
4/14/2023 01:55 PM
In conjunction with the ordinance, I would like to know how the City
can work with big box stores, like Target, to get them to adopt
different practices to their curbside pickup practices. Target currently
offers NO option for me to opt out of bags, and the way that they pull
their stock means I end up with many more bags than I would if I
shopped in store. Target does have curbside pilot programs in other
places with both reusable bags (like a boomerang bag program) and
totes. This ordinance seems like an opportunity to explore a
conversation with them, and perhaps other big box stores in our City,
about changing the way they provide bags for curbside pickup. My
efforts as an individual on this matter in working with Target have
been unsuccessful to date. It's not really a question, but a concern to
Optional question (138 response(s), 63 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Edina resident or are you affiliated with a business? (Choose one) I-am-a-resident
Q36 What other questions do you have about this proposal?
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consider... I can see how people who utilize grocery delivery
programs might have objections to being charged a bag fee,
especially in light of the proposed legislation at the state level that
would mandate a 75 cent fee for delivery of taxable merchandise to
homes and businesses.
4/14/2023 02:16 PM
Test comment
4/14/2023 06:38 PM
Quite frankly, I’m wondering why it’s taking so long (and facing such
push-back) for such a tiny step toward lessening our environmental
impact
4/15/2023 06:40 AM
Thank you for your work on this critical effort!
4/17/2023 01:25 PM
Plastic only for bag fees.
4/19/2023 07:56 AM
Not necessary to charge for bags. Just one more layer of tax and
bureaucracy for citizens. We should be doing the opposite of
whatever Minneapolis does.
4/19/2023 08:00 AM
Please consider the impact to businesses with this proposal
4/21/2023 03:44 PM
Charging the same amount for all bags is not going to get rid of the
plastic bags. Ban the plastic bags. Help the enviroment! Ban the
plastic bags. Kerp It Simple. Got It? Thank You
4/21/2023 03:45 PM
The city should provide two cloth bags per household on request.
Those with low income and no bags could be subject to income
shaming, which Edina needs to try very hard to avoid.
4/21/2023 05:46 PM
Do you not think that people will shop outside Edina if this goes into
effect? I t will hour the grocery stores in Edina.
4/22/2023 08:58 AM
I do not feel the merchant should keep the bag fee, but that it should
be donated to a local environmental resource. Put that money back
into the city.
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4/22/2023 01:15 PM
Na
4/23/2023 08:39 AM
I nearly always use my own reusable bags when I am physically the
person doing the shopping, but the problem is when the consumer
uses a shopping service (Shipt, etc) or order pickup orders from
Target, Cub, Lunds, Jerrys, or any retailers that offer order pickup or
shopping services on behalf of the consumer. In that situation, the
retailer will fulfill the order with plastic or paper bags or whatever
bags the retailer wants and the consumer has no choice, so if you
implement this new ordinance, for any order pickup order, you are just
introducing an additional tax and burden on the consumer as they
have no way to ask the retailer to use a reusable bag. If you move
forward with this ordinance you should have an exclusion for order
pickup orders where the consumer can't take action / has no choice
on what bag is used to fulfill the order pickup, otherwise the ordinance
should charge the retailer per bag, not the consumer, as an incentive
for the retailer to change their bags to reusable for order pickup. I've
written previously to Target and other retailers about various ways
they could implement consumer choice on reusable bags or boxes for
order pickup, but have received no response.
11:59 AM
Look at Aldi and Trader Joe's as examples of reducing waste through
it's programs. They seem balanced and doable and don't cost extra
unless the customer chooses to purchase a bag. I like that at least
Trader Joe's provides paper at no additional cost if I forget my
reusable bag or have a different vehicle with me
4/23/2023 06:30 PM
Companies SHOULD be paying and changing their ways--incentified,
taxed, credited for their actions. Target is a MN company--work with
them. Consumers should NOT be charged for pull-up/carry-out
services. The customer cannot control what bags are used when they
do drive/up services and this is essential in a post-COVID world.
I would like to see that the merchants that charge the .05 or whatever
fee is, donate the funds back to a green initiative in the city or within
Minneapolis / Twin Cities area. I do not like the lack of transparency
the merchant has with the fee that is charged. If I was charged that
fee, I would want to know where its going, how its being used, etc.
This should have been a question on the survey.
If this per bag fee passes, it will only push me further to continue to
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4/24/2023 08:32 PM shop in EP. Being western Edina it is cheaper for us to shop there
(tax levies, bag fees…)
4/25/2023 04:20 PM
I used 1 as most favorable. It was not specified which way you
wanted it to go.
28 PM
There are so many elderly people in edina who this would be an huge
adjustment for. They are living on fixed incomes or do not read
websites to get info.
4/26/2023 10:28 AM
Businesses will figure it out. Government is to costly all ready and all
you do is add more cost to it. Stay out of trying to run the private
sector
4/26/2023 11:01 AM
Comment, not a question. I think the plastic bags need to be
discouraged. However, the brown ones can be very useful in reducing
the use of plastic garbage bags and they can also be filled with
compostables that are too big for the smaller compostable bags. I
would not want to see a charge for the brown paper bags. We
compost and recycle and it takes us 2 weeks or more to fill a paper
bag with trash. We have no wet garbage.
4/26/2023 01:42 PM
Many’s stores won’t allow you to bring your own bags and will refuse
to bag them in your bags. Most recently Target on York turned a
resident away for bringing her own bags. Have you engaged any of
the business community in this crazy decision!?! Charging people
MORE money to do their basic daily “chores” is absolutely
unacceptable.
4/26/2023 04:29 PM
I'll likely grocery shop more in Eden Prairie. I can't imagine Jerry's is
happy about this. People will buy less if they forget to bring their own
bags. This is a horrible idea. I never shop in Minneapolis because of
this. Shame on you for punishing local businesses and the
voters/taxpayers who live here.
4/27/2023 05:08 AM
None, don’t do this.
07:53 AM
I have always assumed that when you shop at a store, you are
already paying for overhead items like the kind of bags a store uses.
Why add a fee on top of the costs that are already a part of the fees?
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Costs have been going up anyway, why burden the consumer more
and reward the seller more (they won't lower their costs but will add
another fee onto your total). This is pushing an agenda that rewards
those that can afford reusable bags and punishes those that can't,
don't you think?
AM
This idea creates separation of rich and poor. While the wealthy can
afford an additional “tax” on goods on top of the already insanely high
taxes that have come from the federal and state governments, there
are many families in Edina who cannot afford additional costs, even
minor costs like the cost of a bag for their groceries. If this proposed
idea is put into place, my family and I will no longer be shopping in
Edina. While supporting local businesses is very important to me,
creating a wider chasm between rich and poor is where I draw the
line. And also, don’t we already pay for those bags in the cost of
goods when we shop at grocery stores and other shopping places? I
have a hard time believing companies haven’t already adjusted prices
to cover the cost of bags.
4/27/2023 12:28 PM
Request each merchant communicate at point of sale what they are
doing with $$. Hint: community focus would be wise What problem
are you trying to solve? Without knowing the starting point how will
you know if you are changing behaviors or just monetizing and
covering merchant costs. Start with plastic and then move beyond
after measuring success/fail using benchmarks and feedback. Make
sure .05 bag is not taxable item. Signage at point of sale mandatory.
Nobody likes surprises…even 5 cents. What issues do merchants
have in point of sale and accounting? Be nice if carrot (by bringing
your own bag every week you…) could be tried before the stick ($).
Action has to be seen as a visible, measurable community benefit.
Tell the story. So what? What’s in it for me? Reinforce message and
repeat, repeat, repeat.
4/27/2023 12:43 PM
Where is your data to show how this helps? My guess is that people's
habits will not change. Paying a fee is not going to change habits. If
there is good data to show what impact this will ultimately have (not
guessing or saying "common sense says" (which I've heard
expressed.by staff). If you can't define a measurable outcome, this is
just virtue signaling. BTW...question 9 I would answer none of the
above. I'm not a fan of this survey. For example, a "free bag..."
Someone is paying for it. If you go to the State Fair and many other
events, you can get a free usable bag. I'm disappointed that we need
a recycling/environment staff member. We were taking about
eliminating plastic bags, 20+ years ago. If going electric is such a
grand plan, again, where is the data? If going electric works,
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consumers will elect to do it because of cost, well defined outcomes,
etc. Mandates are government overreach. We've been recycling all of
our lives as well as caring for the environment. What happened to
turn down the heat, turn off lights, conserve water, collect rain water,
organic fertilizer, etc.
4/27/2023 03:33 PM
Total waste of time energy and effort
4/27/2023 04:13 PM
comment: give people warnings at the point of sale at the beginning
of the campaign (for the first 6 months or so) that they should be
charged a fee but if they are surprised or forgetful, have the sales
person make it a big deal that they are getting an “exception today”. If
they shop in Minneapolis, they should already be familiar with the bag
fee. Also, tell stories of other cities and how they have learned/
adjusted
4/27/2023 08:59 PM
Since we are a first ring suburb, I suggest we adopt a bag ordinance
that is the same as the one that Minneapolis has.
4/27/2023 10:48 PM
Don't approve this nonsense. It's stupid. And global warming is a
hoax.
4/28/2023 08:43 AM
If there are not plastic grocery bags at store, then I will have to
PURCHASE GARBAGE BAGS. So what does this accomplish?
4/28/2023 02:47 PM
Seems like Edina is trying to out-do Minneapolis in the silly ideas
department. This is nothing more than a “feel good” proposal to make
our “leaders” at City Hall think they have done something positive for
the environment, when in reality it does nothing. I personally will shop
at stores outside of Edina if this idea passes. There are grocery
stores, liquor stores, clothing stores , Target stores, etc. that are
minutes away from Edina. EP, SLP, Richfield, Bloomington, etc.
You’re going to end up hurting Edina businesses. Bags are not a big
problem. Why don’t you work on something more important, like
making Edina more affordable for older residents on fixed incomes, or
reducing the escalating crime and gunfire in Edina, or reducing the
amount of money wasted by Edina government? Bags are NOT a
problem!
4/28/2023 09:10 PM
Since the merchant is able to keep the money from this initiative, I
strongly suggest you have clear guidelines on what merchants should
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provide to customers. It's frustrating for customers to have to pay for
bags that can tear. Either the compostable ones like the ones from
Co-Op that I mentioned above, or the plastic and paper options like I
mentioned Washington State uses.
4/29/2023 08:54 AM
None
4/29/2023 08:56 AM
This is great. Thank you for pursuing it.
4/29/2023 11:33 AM
Why are you so intent on a regressive tax that will only benefit
merchants, most of whom are already doing fine? The money from
such a tax should go towards a better Edina environment and
educating the public on how they can reduce waste. I oppose this
proposed ordinance as it now stands.
4/29/2023 11:56 AM
This is a terrible idea as consumers are already fighting high inflation.
Adding to their expense and reducing their demand is a disadvantage
for Edina residents and businesses.
4/29/2023 01:56 PM
Instead of automatically giving customers a bag for a single or a few
items merchants could ask if a bag is wanted.
4/29/2023 04:55 PM
Why would anyone in the City of Edina want to implement a flat tax
that would have a disproportionately negative financial impact on
people of lesser means?
4/29/2023 05:33 PM
When I have faced bag fees in other cities, I have found it to be a
large inconvenience. I would ask that you're reconsider this proposal
4/30/2023 05:26 AM
Why do you have people register to complete the survey. It should be
an anonymous survey.
4/30/2023 06:39 AM
We also rely on the paper bags we get from the grocery stores to use
for our recycling. Please stop this initiative and focus your attention
on other things that matter like improving the schools.
No question but a comment. My real concern with this proposal is that
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4/30/2023 08:44 AM the merchant can use the money as they please. Why not put that
money back into environmental efforts or the city’s general fund.
2023 09:13 AM
I am opposed to this proposal.
4/30/2023 01:15 PM
None
4/30/2023 08:29 PM
Why does Edina insist on anti-consumer legislation such as this and
the recent sales tax increase? Living in Edina is expensive enough as
it is, if money is tight we should look to cut costs rather than raise
more money. I work in Richfield and often drive to other cities like
Eden Prarie and St. Louis Park, if a plastic bag tax passes I will move
most of my grocery shopping to other cities without that tax. I have
more than enough reusable bags but it is about the principal.
4/30/2023 09:07 PM
There are people like us who bring reusable bags for shopping or for
going to the farmer's market but also like to occasionally get paper
bags or plastic bags at the grocery store (more often paper) because
we reuse them. For example, we use brown grocery bags to collect
our recycling in and then put the recyclables in the recycle bag inside
the brown bag so it is also recycled. There are no paper or plastic
bags that we don't reuse in some way. I would prefer not to have to
pay for these, but would pay rather than stop occasionally getting
them.
:48 AM
This needs to be on a ballot
5/01/2023 03:45 PM
I want to be sure you have clearly stated goals and are prepared to
evaluate the effectiveness of the policy. Need clear metrics - # of
bags used before/after the policy, # of recyclable bags used
before/after, amount of money generated, change in practice as a
result of the money (using more recycled or recyclable products?
What is done with the money generated by the merchant? Please
don't do this unless you are going to evaluate whether you got the
desired response.
5/01/2023 04:51 PM
Why push the cost of implementation on to the residents? Plastic
bags are the problem. Have the merchants deal with it. I love using
brown paper (recyclable) for merchandise and then reuse them for
cans, bottles, newspapers.
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5/02/2023 02:22 PM
Have you considered the studies that show people don't wash
reusable bags and, as a result, increase the amount of bacteria and
viruses that get passed along to the rest of the community? What
about the fact that there are studies that show the total cost of energy
to produce a reusable bag and its effective lifetime is less superior to
that of a reusable plastic bag? It's mind-blowing we're even
considering this -- I expected better of Edina leadership. This is an
exceptionally bad idea. Perhaps you can tell us what percentage of
Edina homes are actively utilizing the composting program that we're
being charged for? Before engaging in another foray into 'feel-good'
efforts that do little for their intended benefit, I'd like to see the
economic justification of that program I also didn't want to be a part
of.
5/02/2023 07:03 PM
The fee will raise consciousness of the issue of waste. Outlaw plastic
bags in Edina. Mandate compostible carry out food containers in
Edina.
PM
Implement reusable bag requirement ASAP - several other
cities/companies have already done this, no need to study it further.
It’s so easy to implement.
5/03/2023 07:19 AM
Why is the merchant retaining the fee money and able to use it at
their discretion? It would be more effective if the city collected it and
used it for other green initiatives such as solar panels, electric vehicle
charging station, etc. If the merchant is keeping the money from the
fee, it should be earmarked for sustainability initiatives not added to
their profit.
Many stores are going the brown bag route with handles,
discouraging plastics. Brown bags take energy to make, more than
plastic? Cost and efficiency? Aren't some plastic resins now
biodegradable? More research and data?
5/03/2023 08:18 PM
Why are we trying to be like California? We just passed a marajuana
bill, people breaking into cars every night and we have homeless
living on the streets while we build multi million dollar apartment
buildings on every corner under the heading of "affordable housing".
However, I don't know who thinks that $2500/month for an apartment
is affordable. We are paying outlandish prices at the grocery store
and now we are going to force people to resuse bags or pay a fee for
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paper bags. Seems like there are much bigger fish to fry in this city
than dealing with a few grocery bags (ie, crime and homelessness).
By the way...how is that forced composting plan working out? I don't
see any of my neighbors using their food waste bins on trash day...yet
we are all still paying a fee for that too. You see, the government
cannot legislate the citizens to do what you think is the right thing to
do. You charge us all for the green waste/composting disposal
bins...yet we don't use them. So, it's a waste. You can charge us for
paper bags at the grocery store...and people will pay for them rather
than remember to bring in reusable bags. Still there will be waste. It
won't solve the waste problem.
5/05/2023 07:03 PM
Why…why? Spend more time on solving crime
5/07/2023 07:35 AM
The opinion of Edina businesses, large and small, should be the key
driver in on whether or not to implement this change. The businesses
I have talked to at the 50th and France retail area think this is a
ridiculous proposal.
5/08/2023 08:36 AM
My issue with charging of bags is not actually charging, it is who gets
the money and how it is used. The cost of bags are just part of doing
business. Having the business get the money from the bag sales
doesn't seem like the best option, since their cost isn't going down.
How about take the money from the bag sales and use it toward
green/climate change programs.
5/09/2023 07:25 AM
If we ever go back to a covid type problem, personal reusable bags
weren't allowed for a while and then you could bring them but had to
bag groceries yourself. What happens if this type of situation arises
again? Also, I think this would be harder on our older citizens.
5/09/2023 09:46 AM
No questions, but thank you for bringing this new ordinance forward,
it feels overdue. Much appreciated.
5/09/2023 09:57 AM
I do not understand why our city is even involved at this level. We use
our paper bags for recycling purposes. What would we put the cans
bottles for recycling as well as newspapers and regular paper in etc
etc in. We use all paper bags now, at they not compostable??
5/09/2023 11:03 AM
We have moved from Hawaii in which all bags except reusable bags
were available. You would not have a fee for a bag, but would be
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required to buy a reusable bag. That seems to make more sense.
That would éliminate the issue more quickly. It does not take long to
start remembering. After a few visits, you do.
5/09/2023 11:14 AM
What are the stats on this policy showing that it actually works? How
much money does the city anticipate making off of this and where will
that money be going?
5/09/2023 11:35 AM
Why not just eliminate plastic bags? Why charge for them and put
that onto consumers? The stores should be responsible for the waste
they create by offering poor choices
5/09/2023 11:57 AM
This is a terrible idea. As a mom of young children, getting a stroller,
diaper bag, kid, purse, kids toy, and everything else you need to go to
a store in the dead of winter is enough to remember, now u want me
to carry around reusable bags…
5/09/2023 01:02 PM
Already asked, but I'll ask again - Why are you trying to create more
busy work, wasting time & taxpayer money by coming up with more
programs, when you already have very good ones in place that you
need to encourage more residents to participate in???
PM
Is this an optics play? It seems like there are other ways, like a public
recycling bin, so we don't need to drive to Bloomington to drop off
recyclables like cardboard.
5/09/2023 01:24 PM
I dislike the idea of paper bags having an associated fee, as they are
recyclable/compostable. It should be clarified where the funds from
such a fee would actually go.
5/09/2023 01:31 PM
How will this impact instacart/grocery delivery?
5/09/2023 02:12 PM
Why include paper bags?
5/09/2023 03:04 PM
Stop forcing us to pay for initiatives that fit some council members
political agenda. You are already forcing composting which is a waste
of money.
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5/09/2023 04:26 PM
I would like to see plastic bags banned!
5/09/2023 04:27 PM
What environmental impact does the city think this new bag proposal
would have? Also, it wasn’t an option but I think everyone will just pay
for the bag.
5/09/2023 05:08 PM
See above re what do stores think? I reuse all paper bags multiple
times, plastic gets recycled each week. Perhaps adding plastic bag
pick up as an option would help, we rarely have organic waste i would
prefer for a plastic option Or please move to one trash hauler or one
per neighborhood. That is far more impactful on our streets
(especially if you paid for them!) and carbon emissions. That feels like
the more impactful win and less daily nuisance environmental change
than forgetting bags and being charged
5/09/2023 05:40 PM
If this proposal is passed we will buy our groceries only at Costco and
Trader Joe's. Jerry's and the other Edina grocery stores will lose our
business. Like the organics program that was forced down our
throats, we will boycott the bag ordinance, too.
5/09/2023 06:37 PM
Why you think this will accomplish anything other than to make
yourselves feel like you're doing something?
5/09/2023 08:08 PM
I do not agree with this proposal. I do not feel the city has any
business regulating carryout bags.
5/10/2023 05:35 AM
Please do not start down this road. The residents already feel that the
staff has too much power; and that the council neither listens nor
cares what the tax-paying residents think or want. Stop. Just stop.
Please.
5/10/2023 08:16 AM
This is not a question. It is a comment but your survey doesn't have a
space for comments which is frustrating! My comment is that most, if
not all of my neighbors use the brown grocery bags for their recycling.
Second comment: I know several Edina residents who donate their
brown grocery bags to VEAP. VEAP food-shelf is always asking for
donations of grocery bags so they can fill them up with food donations
for people in need of groceries. Last comment: Why can't Edina
reward people for bringing in their own bags by offering 10 cents off?
Or a similar amount? I think Whole Foods does this.
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5/10/2023 08:56 AM
I wish target pick up allowed for a bag exchange program or used
another bag option to plastic. For me personally that would be huge. I
think another area to focus on would be take out containers and use
compostable ones. I think having the fee going to sustainable
practices would be preferable over company discretion. Maybe it
goes to a consult that can help move the company to being more
sustainable.
5/10/2023 09:56 AM
Why? You are already controlling our lives far too much. A car can
barely idle at 25 mph. Just stop
5/10/2023 12:53 PM
Not a fan of this. The resources it takes to have reusable bags for
outweigh the resources for paper or plastic.
PM
This is a horrible proposal
2023 07:52 PM
I like the idea of a fee on bags, but my answers don't reflect that
because: 1) What happens when people pay for grocery delivery or
curbside pickup? Lots of these services pack very little in bags...
which would make the person's bill higher. If it were me, I might think
the store was trying to get extra money from me this way. 2) I don't
like that the store gets to keep the money from this bag fee- I doubt
that I will see prices drop and I might, again, think that they are
packing my bags in such a way that gets me to have to pay more
5/11/2023 04:44 PM
No questions, but please reconsider this proposal and focus on items
that are more urgent for the residents, with the least amount of
financial impact. thank you
5/11/2023 06:20 PM
Why would this be a focus for the city at this time? There are so many
more important priorities.
5/11/2023 07:58 PM
My main comment on this proposal is: 1) great that people are being
charged for not bringing their own bags but 2) I don't love that
establishments can do whatever they want with the funds. It feels like
stores are just getting a free revenue stream. I'd like to see 50-100%
of the revenue made from charging for bags go back to
environmental causes. Then it feels more like a win for the
environment AND city environmental goals AND business.
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5/11/2023 08:34 PM
This proposal is trash. If I’m going to be charged a tax for a “single
use” bag, the STORE shouldn’t get to keep the money AND get to
use it however they wish. That’s called PROFITS. What the heck,
Edina?! Merchants don’t need more of our money. Whose side are
you on? I lived in the Bay Area for 10 years during which there were
bag ordinances. 5 cents a bag is enough to change behavior, but at
what environmental cost? A lot of the “reusable” bags are poorly
made, break easily and end up in the landfill just like a plastic film
bag. If you want to change habits, restrict the BUSINESSES from
providing plastic bags at all. Switch people back to paper which is
recyclable if clean and compostable if not. Don’t tax customers to line
merchants’ pockets.
5/12/2023 04:47 AM
No questions- you need to focus on real issues. This is not one of
them
5/12/2023 05:47 AM
What is the feedback from people with lower income? How can they
be well supported in this process? Is there a way to eventually have
businesses carry the tax instead of residents? What is being done to
hold businesses even more accountable to environmental impacts?
5/12/2023 06:34 AM
This is ridiculous. Edina has a high tax rate already. Budget!
5/12/2023 06:42 AM
How will this hurt grocery stores that do drive up? Or stores like
Jerry’s where someone else is bagging your groceries for you? This
will also impact places like VEAP who rely on donations of used
paper bags so their clients can bring their groceries home. If people
have to pay for bags or use reusable bags they will have less paper
bags to donate to VEAP.
Optional question (95 response(s), 106 skipped)
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Exhibit 2
Edina Visitors Carryout Bag
Ordinance Feedback Survey
Summary
(CLOSED) Carryout Bag
Ordinance Feedback
Survey
SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT
13 April 2023 - 16 May 2023
PROJECT NAME:
Carryout Bag Ordinance
FILTER BY:
Are you an Edina resident or are you affiliated with a business? (Choose
one)
Answered : I-am-not-a-resident-or-affiliated-with-a-business-in-Edina
SURVEY QUESTIONS
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Q1 Are you an Edina resident or are you affiliated with a business? (Choose one)
5 (100.0%)
5 (100.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
I am not a resident or affiliated with a business in Edina I am a resident I own or work at a business in Edina
Question options
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Edina
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Q22 Are you in favor of a required bag fee?
1 (100.0%)
1 (100.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
No Yes Other (please specify)
Question options
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Edina
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Q23 Are you in favor of a voluntary bag fee? Businesses could volunteer to implement a bag
fee, rather than being required by the City.
1 (100.0%)
1 (100.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Other (please specify)No Yes
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Edina
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Q34 Do you think the following bag types should include a fee to a customer to receive them
when making a purchase? This does not include any bags the customer brings themselves.
I don't know enough to answer
Maybe
No
Yes
Question options
1 2 3 4 5 6
plastic bags
paper bags
compostable bags
reusable bags
5
4
5
3
1
2
Mandatory Question (5 response(s))
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Edina
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Q34 Do you think the following bag types should include a fee to a customer to
receive them when making a purchase? This does not include any bags the customer
brings themselves.
plastic bags
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Yes : 5
No : 0
Maybe : 0
I don't know enough to answer : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6
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Yes : 4
No : 1
Maybe : 0
I don't know enough to answer : 0
1 2 3 4 5
paper bags
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Yes : 5
No : 0
Maybe : 0
I don't know enough to answer : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6
compostable bags
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Yes : 3
No : 2
Maybe : 0
I don't know enough to answer : 0
1 2 3 4
reusable bags
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4/14/2023 01:46 PM
Again, testing the site.
5/10/2023 06:43 AM
Have Zero Waste speakers come present to residents. Have an eco
fair hosted by Edina
5/10/2023 07:38 AM
Banning single use take out containers and silverware and transition
to reusable and or compostable products. Incentive the change and
create easy to read signage for patrons and make it so businesses
can actually follow the rules put in place. Recycling in plastic bags
gets thrown, and compost in plastic bags gets thrown.
5/11/2023 04:31 PM
More education/classes available to residents
Q35 How else could the City accomplish its goal of reducing waste in Edina?
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4/14/2023 01:46 PM
One more test comment!
5/10/2023 06:43 AM
If you’re on government assistance would you be exempt like other
cities that have passed an ordinance charging for bags?
5/10/2023 07:38 AM
.
5/11/2023 04:31 PM
Where do the funds from the bag charge go? Will people with food
stamps be exempt from this charge?
Q36 What other questions do you have about this proposal?
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with-a-business-in-Edina
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Exhibit 3
Edina Business Carryout Bag
Ordinance Feedback Survey
Summary
(CLOSED) Carryout Bag
Ordinance Feedback
Survey
SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT
13 April 2023 - 16 May 2023
PROJECT NAME:
Carryout Bag Ordinance
FILTER BY:
Are you an Edina resident or are you affiliated with a business? (Choose
one)
Answered : I-own-or-work-at-a-business-in-Edina
SURVEY QUESTIONS
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Q1 Are you an Edina resident or are you affiliated with a business? (Choose one)
6 (100.0%)
6 (100.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
I own or work at a business in Edina I am a resident I am not a resident or affiliated with a business in Edina
Question options
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ATen
4/14/2023 02:03 PM
Edina Dry Goods
SherriFink
4/17/2023 02:15 PM
Clean Juice
theoptical
4/24/2023 12:19 PM
The Optical at 50th and France
Carrie
4/28/2023 06:54 AM
Mainstream Boutique of Edina
St. Peter's - Edina
5/08/2023 09:16 AM
St. Peter’s
Business
5/11/2023 01:43 PM
D'Amico
Q2 What is the name of the Edina business you are affiliated with?
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Edina
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Q3 Do own this business or are you an employee
4 (66.7%)
4 (66.7%)
2 (33.3%)
2 (33.3%)
I own this business I am an employee of this business
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Q4 What kind, and how many, carryout bags does your business typically provide to
customers on a monthly basis?
100,001+ monthly
50,000-100,000 monthly
25,0001-50,000 monthly
10,001-25,000 monthly
5,001-10,000 monthly
1,001-5,000 monthly
501-1000 monthly
101-500 monthly
1-100 monthly
0
Question options
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Plastic bags
Brown paper bags
Paper bags (not brown)
Compostable bags
Reusable bags (plastic)
Reusable bags (cotton
or other fabric)
4
3
5
5
4
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
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Q4 What kind, and how many, carryout bags does your business typically provide
to customers on a monthly basis?
0 : 4
1-100 monthly : 1
101-500 monthly : 0
501-1000 monthly : 0
1,001-5,000 monthly : 0
5,001-10,000 monthly : 1
10,001-25,000 monthly : 0
25,0001-50,000 monthly : 0
50,000-100,000 monthly : 0
100,001+ monthly : 0
1 2 3 4 5
Plastic bags
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0 : 3
1-100 monthly : 0
101-500 monthly : 0
501-1000 monthly : 2
1,001-5,000 monthly : 1
5,001-10,000 monthly : 0
10,001-25,000 monthly : 0
25,0001-50,000 monthly : 0
50,000-100,000 monthly : 0
100,001+ monthly : 0
1 2 3 4
Brown paper bags
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0 : 5
1-100 monthly : 0
101-500 monthly : 1
501-1000 monthly : 0
1,001-5,000 monthly : 0
5,001-10,000 monthly : 0
10,001-25,000 monthly : 0
25,0001-50,000 monthly : 0
50,000-100,000 monthly : 0
100,001+ monthly : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6
Paper bags (not brown)
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0 : 5
1-100 monthly : 0
101-500 monthly : 0
501-1000 monthly : 0
1,001-5,000 monthly : 1
5,001-10,000 monthly : 0
10,001-25,000 monthly : 0
25,0001-50,000 monthly : 0
50,000-100,000 monthly : 0
100,001+ monthly : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6
Compostable bags
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0 : 4
1-100 monthly : 2
101-500 monthly : 0
501-1000 monthly : 0
1,001-5,000 monthly : 0
5,001-10,000 monthly : 0
10,001-25,000 monthly : 0
25,0001-50,000 monthly : 0
50,000-100,000 monthly : 0
100,001+ monthly : 0
1 2 3 4 5
Reusable bags (plastic)
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0 : 3
1-100 monthly : 2
101-500 monthly : 0
501-1000 monthly : 1
1,001-5,000 monthly : 0
5,001-10,000 monthly : 0
10,001-25,000 monthly : 0
25,0001-50,000 monthly : 0
50,000-100,000 monthly : 0
100,001+ monthly : 0
1 2 3 4
Reusable bags (cotton or other fabric)
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Q5 Does your business offer carryout bags made of other materials to customers?
3 (50.0%)
3 (50.0%)
3 (50.0%)
3 (50.0%)
Yes (please specify)No
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Q6 Does your business use more bags than indicated above during the holiday months
(November-December)?
5 (83.3%)
5 (83.3%)
1 (16.7%)
1 (16.7%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Other (please specify)Yes, more than double Yes, 100% more Yes, 50% more Yes, 25% more
Yes, 10% more No
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Q7 Where do you purchase your business's carryout bags?
Bags are sourced from a company outside
the USA
Bags are sourced from a company outside
Minnesota, within USA
Bags are sourced from a company in
Minnesota
N/A
Question options
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Plastic bags
Paper bags
Compostable bags
Reusable bags
4
2
5
2
2
1
2
2
1
21
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Q7 Where do you purchase your business's carryout bags?
N/A : 4
Bags are sourced from a company in Minnesota : 0
Bags are sourced from a company outside Minnesota, within USA : 2
Bags are sourced from a company outside the USA : 0
1 2 3 4 5
Plastic bags
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N/A : 2
Bags are sourced from a company in Minnesota : 2
Bags are sourced from a company outside Minnesota, within USA : 2
Bags are sourced from a company outside the USA : 0
1 2 3
Paper bags
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N/A : 5
Bags are sourced from a company in Minnesota : 0
Bags are sourced from a company outside Minnesota, within USA : 1
Bags are sourced from a company outside the USA : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6
Compostable bags
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N/A : 2
Bags are sourced from a company in Minnesota : 1
Bags are sourced from a company outside Minnesota, within USA : 2
Bags are sourced from a company outside the USA : 1
1 2 3
Reusable bags
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Q8 What was your average per bag cost in 2022?
N/A
$1.01+ per bag
$0.51-$1.00 per bag
$0.25-$0.50 per bag
$0.11-$0.25 per bag
$0.06-$0.10 per bag
$0.01-$0.05 per bag
less than $0.01 per bag
Question options
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Plastic carryout bags
Paper carryout bags
Compostable carryout
bags
Reusable carryout bags
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
4
2
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Q8 What was your average per bag cost in 2022?
less than $0.01 per bag : 1
$0.01-$0.05 per bag : 0
$0.06-$0.10 per bag : 0
$0.11-$0.25 per bag : 0
$0.25-$0.50 per bag : 2
$0.51-$1.00 per bag : 0
$1.01+ per bag : 0
N/A : 3
1 2 3 4
Plastic carryout bags
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less than $0.01 per bag : 0
$0.01-$0.05 per bag : 0
$0.06-$0.10 per bag : 1
$0.11-$0.25 per bag : 2
$0.25-$0.50 per bag : 0
$0.51-$1.00 per bag : 0
$1.01+ per bag : 1
N/A : 2
1 2 3
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less than $0.01 per bag : 1
$0.01-$0.05 per bag : 0
$0.06-$0.10 per bag : 1
$0.11-$0.25 per bag : 0
$0.25-$0.50 per bag : 0
$0.51-$1.00 per bag : 0
$1.01+ per bag : 0
N/A : 4
1 2 3 4 5
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less than $0.01 per bag : 0
$0.01-$0.05 per bag : 1
$0.06-$0.10 per bag : 1
$0.11-$0.25 per bag : 0
$0.25-$0.50 per bag : 0
$0.51-$1.00 per bag : 1
$1.01+ per bag : 1
N/A : 2
1 2 3
Reusable carryout bags
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Q9 Do you offer bag recycling on site to customers?
3 (50.0%)
3 (50.0%)
3 (50.0%)
3 (50.0%)
No Yes
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Q10 Are customers assessed a recycling fee to recycle carryout bags at your place of
business?
3 (100.0%)
3 (100.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Yes No
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4/14/2023 02:03 PM
4/17/2023 02:15 PM
Composting our fruits and veggies from juicing
4/24/2023 12:19 PM
The plastic bags we purchase and give to those who don't want the
fancy bags, are oxy-biodegradable. The fancy bags we give out, we
encourage clients to re-use them. We provide low-cost refills of our
lens cleaner when clients bring their bottles back. We encourage
them to do this. We use LED lights whenever possible. We recycle
our office paper products. We think twice before printing materials,
and try to find every way we can to be good stewards of our planet
and neighborhood.
4/28/2023 06:54 AM
We do not use disposable floor cleaning products, we keep our temps
below average and keep HVAC system on a schedule that reduces
use when store isn't in use, we do not use artificial fragrances, we
recycle all products possible, donation of all excess clothing, we do
not use tissue paper when wrapping purchases unless delicate or
breakable, we do not attach our on pricing tags if the manufacturer
has a hang tag we can attach our pricing stickers to, we use different
sizes of bags appropriate to purchase, for the last 16 months we have
worked hard with our customers to have them bring in their own bags,
not take a bag, or return our branded paper bags to be used for
someone else, employee purchases, and donations. We've reduced
the number of bags being used by our customers by 25% in the last 1
6 months just by talking to them about being responsible and
reminding them via our social media.
St. Peter's - Edina
5/08/2023 09:16 AM
Recycling & cardboard/paper collecting
Q11 Please describe any regular environmental or sustainability activities in which your
business currently participates.
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Q12 Has your business had experience with this kind of fee-per-bag requirement in other
communities?
1 (16.7%)
1 (16.7%)
5 (83.3%)
5 (83.3%)
No Yes
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Q13 Please rank the following aspects of compliance from easy to difficult.
N/A
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Neutral
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
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Employee training
Systems update
Cost
Customer relations
11
2
1
2
1
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Q13 Please rank the following aspects of compliance from easy to difficult.
Very Easy : 1
Somewhat Easy : 0
Neutral : 1
Somewhat Difficult : 1
Very Difficult : 1
N/A : 1
1 2
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Very Easy : 0
Somewhat Easy : 0
Neutral : 0
Somewhat Difficult : 2
Very Difficult : 3
N/A : 0
1 2 3 4
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Very Easy : 0
Somewhat Easy : 0
Neutral : 2
Somewhat Difficult : 0
Very Difficult : 1
N/A : 2
1 2 3
Cost
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Very Easy : 0
Somewhat Easy : 0
Neutral : 0
Somewhat Difficult : 1
Very Difficult : 4
N/A : 0
1 2 3 4 5
Customer relations
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Q14 Did you encounter any other unexpected compliance issues? If so, please explain.
1 (100.0%)
1 (100.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
No Yes (please specify)
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Q15 What support would be helpful for the City of Edina provide to assist with transitioning
customers to the new per-bag fee? Check all that apply.
Other (please specify)Fact sheet for distribution to customers Fact sheet with guidance for staff Signage
Question options
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2
3
4
5
6
5
3
5
1
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4/14/2023 02:03 PM
4/17/2023 02:15 PM
3rd party delivery on food. They need to be delivered in bags for
driver and customer sanitation and safety.
4/24/2023 12:19 PM
Bags that are indeed re-useable, even if they don't fit your definition.
4/28/2023 06:54 AM
None that I can think of
5/08/2023 09:16 AM
Gift bags
5/11/2023 01:43 PM
Food carry out bags should be exempt - It will be very difficult to wait
for a customer to come to the restaurant before packaging their food
order. Items need to be bagged as they are made and put up by the
kitchen staff so items from different orders are not confused. We have
20-30 orders going at a time on a busy night. There is not enough
space as it is with bags tightly packed on our counter. Also, we don't
have time to ask every guest who calls in an order if they would like
to, "pay for a bag or bring their own," and then explain why they are
being charged. Also, asking employees to touch customers personal
belongings(cloth bags especially) is not sanitary or practical in food
service. We would have to wash hands and sanitize surfaces every
time we touched a guests bag. Charging the guest for a bag is a point
of sale nightmare. How do we charge a deliver service for their bag
use? Is it taxed?
Q16 Certain bags, including those used for prescriptions, produce and dry cleaning are
likely to be exempt from the requirements. Are there any other bags that you think should be
considered for exemption? Please explain.
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Q17 Businesses will likely be required to track and report information on bag distribution
and purchasing changes. What information would be most useful for you to track the impact
of the new requirement? Select all that apply.
How fee revenues are used Other (please specify)Number and type of bags distributed annually
Number and type of bags purchased annually Fee revenue
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4/17/2023 02:15 PM
Not sure yet
4/28/2023 06:54 AM
My bags expensive ($1.65 for a large bag) and are a cost of doing
business so the total annual cost is deducted in the tax process. The
$.05 per bag charge would need to be coded into our POS system
and honestly slow down our cash wrap process in having us fully bag
the merchandise before we fully tender the transaction. In our
business, there are a lot of impulse, add on purchases at the cash
wrap. I'm concerned it would be a complication in our process as I
small business owner. I will need to spend a lot of time and money
getting an option added to my POS system. $.05 will not make a dent
in my cost, a cost I already write off. Depending on the amount I could
look at making an annual donation of the funds to a local non-profit.
I'm not sure yet. At best it will work out to maybe $150 a year for me
in recovered cost. It will cost me more to implement a tracking
process and system change. For the first couple of years I would use
the money to cover the POS/system cost.
5/08/2023 09:16 AM
This is a nuisance tax. We don't charge our members for any items!
Q18 Please detail any initial thoughts on how your business will use the bag fee revenues.
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Q19 Would your business give a credit or refund to customers bringing their own bag or
bags?
1 (16.7%)
1 (16.7%)
5 (83.3%)
5 (83.3%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Yes Other (please specify)No
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Q20 If a required carryout bag fee is approved, what amount of lead time your business
would need to prepare for implementation?
1 (16.7%)
1 (16.7%)
1 (16.7%)
1 (16.7%)
4 (66.7%)
4 (66.7%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
12 months 6 months more than 12 months 9 months 3 months
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Q21 For businesses offering online order and/or curbside delivery, would you consider or be
open to implementing a reusable bag exchange program? See Walmart example.
2 (33.3%)
2 (33.3%)
4 (66.7%)
4 (66.7%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Yes No (please explain)My business does not offer online order or curbside delivery
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Q22 Are you in favor of a required bag fee?
5 (83.3%)
5 (83.3%)
1 (16.7%)
1 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Yes Other (please specify)No
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Q23 Are you in favor of a voluntary bag fee? Businesses could volunteer to implement a bag
fee, rather than being required by the City.
1 (16.7%)
1 (16.7%)
3 (50.0%)
3 (50.0%)
2 (33.3%)
2 (33.3%)
Other (please specify)No Yes
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Q33 How do you prefer to learn about and stay in-the-know about related City of Edina
policies and their associated processes? Please check all that apply.
Annual update meeting/training Other (please specify)Separate business section on City of Edina website
Explanatory letter or newsletter Through a business group like a BID, Chamber of Commerce or Rotary
City e-newsletters
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Q34 Do you think the following bag types should include a fee to a customer to receive them
when making a purchase? This does not include any bags the customer brings themselves.
I don't know enough to answer
Maybe
No
Yes
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plastic bags
paper bags
compostable bags
reusable bags
2
1
3
5
6
6
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Q34 Do you think the following bag types should include a fee to a customer to
receive them when making a purchase? This does not include any bags the customer
brings themselves.
plastic bags
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Yes : 2
No : 3
Maybe : 1
I don't know enough to answer : 0
1 2 3 4
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Yes : 1
No : 5
Maybe : 0
I don't know enough to answer : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6
paper bags
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Yes : 0
No : 6
Maybe : 0
I don't know enough to answer : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
compostable bags
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Yes : 0
No : 6
Maybe : 0
I don't know enough to answer : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
reusable bags
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4/14/2023 02:03 PM
Test comment
4/24/2023 12:19 PM
Offer tax incentives or rebates for businesses that use re-useable or
compostable bags.
:54 AM
Overall education and PSAs like they did in the 70s when I was
growing up.
5/08/2023 09:16 AM
Grocery / product packaging and Amazon boxes are a greater
problem than bags that get reused.
5/11/2023 01:43 PM
ban straws
4/14/2023 02:03 PM
Test comment
4/17/2023 02:15 PM
When people order online and come in to pick up and then ask for a
bag but transaction is complete it would make for a very difficult
hand-off and frustrate customer. 3PD needs to be taken in bags for
customer and driver sanitation and should be exempt from this
program.
4/24/2023 12:19 PM
The vast majority of our clients pay for their items up-front since they
are a customized eyewear product. If we have to charge them a
separate fee when they come to pick them up, because they want a
bag so they don't have to juggle, that causes more time and touches,
and we believe most will consider it petty. Also, almost all of our
payments are credit or debit card, so an additional bag fee at delivery
Q35 How else could the City accomplish its goal of reducing waste in Edina?
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will require us to pay yet another transaction fee and percentage fee
to the credit card processor. For FIFTY CENTS?!?!?!?! Most people
do NOT carry cash these days!
06:54 AM
No other questions but our customers we've been talking to about this
since January don't like it and think it's just another tax. Especially
when they've learned that the collected funds are to be used at my
discretion. I'm not thrilled that it makes the retailer look like the bad
guy. The city has us collect the fees and then we decide what it's for.
We've had much better behavior changes by working one on one with
our customers. I don't think as a consumer I'm a good person to ask.
I've been using reusable bags for over 10 years. I keep paper
shopping bags and reusable bags in our cars at all times. If we do
receive plastic bags because we've bought more than fits in our bags,
we use those for garbage bags in our home and when we walk our
dog. Without reusing the plastic shopping bags, we'll still be buying
plastic can liners and bags for dog walks. Either way, the plastic bag
is still being used. If this initiative is for the city to meet a certain ESG
score, I understand it, I just think it's a lot of outlay in cost and extra
work for the retailer to recapture a very small cost and will not change
the amount of waste and garbage seen in the city. As Edina builds
more housing to bring more people into the city, garbage levels will
increase as more people make more purchases. There will be neutral
impact. I don't mean to sound cranky about this. Writing vs in person
is hard to discern. I'm really neutral in my feelings about this. I
personally, don't see it making an impact on the "environment/climate
of the city as it grows bigger. More people, more waste, more
behaviors that may or may not align with the initiative. Thanks for this
opportunity to respond. I can't attend the in person session as I have
a meeting one morning and still at the store during the other.
5/08/2023 09:16 AM
We use paper bags to collect recycling as required. A charge for
paper bags would discourage recycling because it creates a cost to
comply where there is no higher price to throw recycling items in the
trash.
5/11/2023 01:43 PM
I use reusable bags all the time but not for food service. It's just not
sanitary.
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Exhibit 4
Edina Businesses
Contacted and Interviewed
Exhibit 4
Businesses Contacted and Interviewed
Businesses Interviewed
Businesses
Number
Business
Name Address Category Type
Person
Interviewed Position
1
Lunds &
Byerlys
7171 S.
France
Avenue South Grocery Chain Brian Miller Manager
2 Cub Foods
6775 York
Avenue South Grocery Chain Dawn Dailson
Assistant
Manager
3
Southdale
Center
10 Southdale
Center Retail Mall Chain (Simon)Judy Tullius
General
Manager
4
Eileen Fisher -
Retail 3480 Galleria Retail Chain
Jane
Swanstrom Manager
5
Eileen Fisher -
Corporation
2 Bridge
Street,
Irvington,NY Retail Chain
Joanne
Lossino
Director,Omni
Operations,
Eileen Fisher
Corporation
6 CVS
6905 York
Avenue South Pharmacy Chain Jeff Hahn
General
Manager
7
Barnes &
Noble Galleria Retail/Cafe Chain Elizabeth Store Manager
8
Jerry's
Enterprises
5125 Vernon
Avenue South Grocery Independent Steve Troska Manager
Businesses
Number
Business
Name Address Category Type
Person
Interviewed Position
9
Jerry's Do It
Best Hardware
5115 Vernon
Avenue South Retail Independent Mike Rummel Manager
10 Serge +Jane
4532 France
Avenue South Retail Independent Casey Carl Owner
11
Jerry's Do It
Best Hardware
5115 Vernon
Avenue South Retail Independent Mike Rummel Manager
12
R.F.Moeller
Jeweler
5020 France
Avenue South Retail Independent Bryan Moeller Owner
13
Bluebird
Boutique
3909 W.50th
Street Retail Independent Sacha Martin Owner
14 Harriet &Alice
3922 W.50th
Street,Suite
105 Retail Independent Kate Bispala Owner
15
Truly Genuine
Greetings &
Gifts
10 Southdale
Center Retail Independent
Carol Ann
Stewart Owner
16
Muna Beauty
Cosmetics
10 Southdale
Center Retail Independent Hamdi Guled Owner
17 Fit by Sha Sha
10 Southdale
Center Retail Independent Marie Fields Owner
18
Parasole
Restaurant
Group
5032 France
Avenue South Restaurant Independent Donna Fahs
Chief
Operations
Officer
19 Coccinella
4946 France
Avenue South Restaurant Independent Umut Kaplan Owner
20 Edina Grill
5028 France
Avenue South Restaurant Independent
Stephanie
Shimp Marketing
1
Businesses
Number
Business
Name Address Category Type
Person
Interviewed Position
22
D'Amico &
Sons
3948
West 50th
Street C Restaurant Independent Nino E'Andea Manager
21 The Hilltop
5101 Arcadia
Avenue Restaurant Independent Tita Manager
Businesses Contacted But Not Interviewed
Business
Number
Business
Name Address Category Type
Individual
Contacted Position Status
1
Macy's
Southdale
Center
10 Southdale
Center Retail Chain Erin Demas Manager
Repeated
attempts via
phone and
email;no
response
2 Macy's
7253 South
France Retail Chain Keri Jones Manager
Email and
phone calls;no
response
3 Walgreen's
Corporate
Offices in
Deerfield,
Illinois Pharmacy Chain N/A
Corporate
Offices in
Deerfield,
Illinois
Calls and email
to corporate
office;no
response
4 Target
Corporate
Offices in
Minneapolis,
Minnesota Retail Chain N/A N/A
Repeated
phone calls and
email
messages to
media relations
and human
resources;no
response
5
Williams
Sonoma
3512
Galleria Retail Chain
Mary
Bandarek Manager
Said she would
have to check
with corporate
office before
speaking;no
response to
several follow
up calls
2
Business
Number
Business
Name Address Category Type
Individual
Contacted Position Status
6 Jaxon Grey
3420
Galleria Retail Chain Adam Bevis Manager
No response to
numerous
messages left
at store
7 Big Bowl
Lettuce
Entertain
You
Corporate
Offices in
Chicago,
Illinois Restaurant Chain
Ethan
Samson
Deputy
General
Counsel
Repeated
voicemail
messages after
referral from
human
resources;no
response
8 Starbucks
3939 West
50th Street Restaurant Chain
Zachary
Rothers Manager
No response to
messages left
at store
9 Yumi Sushi
200
Southdale
Center Restaurant Chain
Angelene
Lee Manager
Said she had to
check with
corporate and
would call back
if authorized to
participate in an
interview
10
Stalk &
Spade
3925 West
50th Street Restaurant Chain Lily
Co-Found
er
No response to
several
voicemail
messages
11
Coconut
Thai
3948 West
50th Street Restaurant Independent Joe Owner
Could not be
reached
12
Wooden Hill
Brewery
7421 Bush
Lake Road Restaurant Independent Brittany Marketing
Responded
after two weeks
when comment
period had
closed
13
Y&I
Collection
Southdale
Center Retail Independent Nimo Osman Owner
No response to
messages
3
Business
Number
Business
Name Address Category Type
Individual
Contacted Position Status
14
East West
Girl
3931 Market
Street Retail Independent Monica Owner
No response to
messages
15
Wooden Hill
Brewery
7421 Bush
Lake Road Restaurant Independent Brittany Marketing
Responded
after two weeks
when comment
period had
closed
16
50th &
France
Business
Assoc
3902 West
50th Street,
Suite C
Business
Association N/A
Max
Musicant Director
Emailed and
declined to be
interviewed;
said they would
support and
promote to
businesses
4
Date: June 8, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.B.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Comment on 2024 Commission Climate Action
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www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Provide comment on Commission Climate Action Menu, to inform 2024 and beyond City Board and
Commission work plans.
EEC members should comment whether they think an action should be added or removed. The full list of climate
actions can be found here: https://www.edinamn.gov/1779/Climate-Action by selecting the PDF titled "Climate
Actions and Implementation" or as a PDF attached to this item.
INTRODUCTION:
Starting in 2023, Commissions have the option to choose from a menu of climate actions to add to their work
plan proposal. T he menu was initially developed by Manager Hancock, and received comment from other staff
liaisons. EEC comments on the list, and the final will be distributed to commissions via liaisons at June
commission meetings.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2024 Commission Climate Action Menu
Full List of Climate Actions
StrategyActionPotential Council CBE 3‐2Explore 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 ReportHS 1‐1Establish 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 DecideHS 2‐5Create 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 ReportLF 2‐3Promote 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 DecideTL 3‐4Identify 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 addressing the greatest needs at each site as determined through appropriate engagement with the community, particularly people traditionally under represented.Study and ReportBE 1‐7 Create a welcome packet for new businesses, which will provide information on all the energy efficiency improvement resources and opportunities. Report and RecommBE 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 or handout materiaBuildings & Energy 1‐5Partner 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 Recommor Review and Deci(Event)Environmental Health HS 2‐2Add 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 ReportGS 2‐7Establish 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 collapse of the state’s bee population.Study and ReportGS 2‐8Develop educational and informational resources providing information on benefits of and strategies for reduced and repurposed lawn space including: native plantings, "carbon gardening" strategies for ornamental gardens, and produce gardens, tree profile rebuilding, elimination of synthetic fertilizer and pesticide use, high mow deck settings, use of biochar amendments, polyculture lawn mixture and other beneficial greenspace practices included in this CAP.Study and ReportLF 1‐4Study 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 ReportEdina Commission Climate Action Menu: Work Plan options
LF 4‐2Establish 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 1‐2Support existing school and community gardens and provide opportunities to expand community growing spaces with a focus on locating garden infrastructure to serve youth, immigrant, and people with lower incomes or who are experiencing food insecurity. Community growing and garden spaces may include use of park space, unused city owned space, or public right of way/boulevard areas. Program should prioritize conversion of impervious spaces to garden space and preservation/increase of overall green space benefit. Provide on‐going promotion, communication, and education of the sites and opportunities including appropriate translated and accessible content.Review and Decide (Project)TL 1‐5Establish 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 RecommTL 4‐5Develop 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 ReportW 1‐3Study 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 ReportW 1‐6Conduct 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 ReportWaste WM 1‐2Support collaborative consumption community projects, such as neighborhood compost projects, tool libraries, and repair cafes through mini‐grant programs.Study and ReportWM 2‐3Conduct 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 ReportWM 3‐2Explore a requirement that all waste be recycled or salvaged at large construction sites.Study and ReportWM 4‐5Promote and partner to support a Fix It Fair at the Library and create a resource list for reuse.Review and Decide
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The first few years after plan adoptfon are critfcal to its success. Establishing roles, both internal and
external, and identffying funding will help establish the implementatfon phase of the plan and en-
sure the community is on track to achieve its goals. This plan includes robust goals for significant
GHG emission reductfons and addressing climate resilience. This vision requires commitment and
integratfon of the CAP into City operatfons, functfons, and services. Ultfmately, however, successful
implementatfon of this Climate Actfon Plan will require the support and commitment of Edina resi-
dents and businesses.
Climate Action Implementation is a Journey
It is not possible to have all of the detailed answers on a decade’s worth of actfons at the beginning
of the journey. The Climate Actfon Plan and its implementatfon are a journey. Although the actfons
outlined in the CAP are designed to demonstrate a pathway for Edina to achieve its climate goals,
there is much uncertainty in predictfng future technologies, costs, and regulatfons. For this reason, a
full cost-benefit analysis of every actfon is not possible at this tfme.
We antfcipate that refinement of detailed actfons will occur while they are rolled out. Accordingly,
actfons are designed to provide guidance on intent but flexibility of details and design. Actfons
which may modify/create policy or ordinances or which may have City expenses incurred should be
antfcipated to go through the City Council process for approval.
Implementation is For Everyone
Implementatfon actfons are detailed items that should be completed in order to carry out the vision
and strategies identffied in the plan. Some actfons will need to be led by City Council, City depart-
ments, and/or the business community; and there are some things that households and individuals
can do to make an impact. While many actfons will require City Council to amend a policy there will
be opportunitfes for businesses, organizatfons, households, and individuals to support the City Coun-
cil policy changes and provide input on and feedback on those policies.
Ultfmately, achieving the visionary energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternatfve transportatfon,
and climate resilience goals outlined in this plan will require engagement and a sense of responsibil-
ity not only by the City of Edina leadership and government, but by the community itself as well. It
is critfcal for all to remain engaged and actfve, advancing and advocatfng for actfons you feel are im-
portant.
Implementation Plan
The following is a detailed list of Edina’s proposed
actfons in support of each strategy outlined within
each sectfon. The implementatfon plan includes an
indicatfon of the following:
GHG Reduction Potential
This designatfon identffies the potentfal scale of
greenhouse gas emissions reductfon potentfal of the
actfon (Note: GHG reductfon potentfal is just one
variable of benefit—actfons with lower reductfon
benefit should not necessarily be considered as low-
er priority).
Some Reductfon Potentfal:
Moderate Reductfon Potentfal:
High Reductfon Potentfal:
Resilience:
This designatfon identffies the potentfal scale or im-
portance of the climate resilience support of the ac-
tfon (Note: resilience potentfal is just one variable of
benefit—actfons with lower resilience potentfal
should not necessarily be considered as lower priori-
ty).
Some Resilience Support:
Moderate Resilience Support:
High Resilience Support:
Equity:
While it is important to view all actfons through an
equity lens, those actfons with partfcular equity op-
portunitfes, concerns, or consideratfons are identf-
fied with the “Equity” designatfon:
Phase:
This designatfon identffies the antfcipated general
initfatfon tfmeframe of the actfon: phase 1 within 1-3
years, phase 2 within 2-5 years, and phase 3 within 3-
7 years of CAP approval.
Implementation Support Tools
To support the City in its initfal implementatfon
phase, the paleBLUEdot team has created a number
of tools including:
• Implementatfon and Monitoring Matrix
• Net Zero Energy Building Guide: https://
palebluedot.llc/edina-net-zero-energy-guide
• Solar Ready Guide: https://palebluedot.llc/edina
-solar-ready-guide
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Guide: https://
palebluedot.llc/edina-solar-ready-guide
• Example Climate Actfon Policies and Ordinances
The paleBLUEdot team has assembled example
policies and ordinances supportfng some of the
strategies and actfons included in the Edina Cli-
mate Actfon Plan.
The examples can be found on the following
webpage:
https://palebluedot.llc/edina-cap-policy-
examples
Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strate-Actfon CC 1: Continue to Build Internal Capacity for Support of Climate Action
Plan Implementation
Contfnuing to build internal capacity will be important to help establish the CAP as a priority in-
tegral to internal operatfons as well as fostering connectfons to community partners, business-
es, and individuals through outreach, educatfon, special projects, and service delivery.
CC 1- 1 The City Manager will work with staff to develop a year 1 implementatfon plan that specifies a work se-
quence and tfmeline for implementatfon tasks, estfmates necessary funding and staffing resources, and
outlines an accountability process, to be presented to the Energy & Environment Commission for com-
ment by the end of March 2022. Progress updates will be reported to the Edina Energy & Environment
Commission and City Council on a semi-annual basis.
1 Administratfon
CC 1- 2 Establish clear guidance and directfon for the partfcipatfon in and support of the CAP implementatfon
actfons by all City of Edina departments. Low Low 1 Administratfon
CC 1- 3 Establish a City "CAP Team" comprised of staff representatfves from all key City departments. The task of
the CAP Team should be to meet regularly to support the initfal and on-going prioritfzatfon and imple-
mentatfon of annual implementatfon actfons and projects and to support reportfng and progress updates.
Medium Medium 1 Sustainability
CC 1- 4 Establish and implement a policy to review existfng and future City of Edina policy and ordinance changes
as well as building and zoning variance requests against the goals, strategies, and actfons of this Climate
Actfon Plan to ensure alignment of changes with this plan.
Low Low Equity 1 Planning
CC 1- 5 Fund and support sustainability staffing required to support the implementatfon of this Climate Actfon
Plan (see Implementatfon Matrix for example staff needs). Medium Medium Equity 1 Administratfon
CC 1- 6 Review Climate Actfon Plan implementatfon progress and impacts on a regular basis (1-2 year cycle). Re-
view should include development of an updated community wide and municipal operatfons GHG invento-
ry. Strategies and actfons should be reviewed for implementatfon progress and for contfnued appropri-
ateness. Based on the review, adjust, add, and remove detailed CAP actfons as appropriate.
Low Low 1 Sustainability
This sectfon includes foundatfonal recommendatfons which apply to multfple Sectors. The following actfons support the long-range implementatfon of
the CAP including: Building Internal Capacity, External Support, and Funding.
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GHG
Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years)
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GHG
Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strate-Actfon CC 2: Facilitate External Support Needed for Climate Action Plan Imple-
mentation
City staff and elected officials will not be able to implement this plan without robust support
from community members and coordinatfon with jurisdictfonal, instftutfonal, and organizatfonal
partners. Some best practfces/recommendatfons/ideas are outlined below:
CC 2- 1 Establish the Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) as a primary community member body to sup-
port the implementatfon of the CAP. Commission’s annual work plans should include support of the im-
plementatfon of the Climate Actfon Plan; supportfng City staff in any relevant departments; receiving up-
dates on City CAP projects and progress; being provided with opportunity to comment on identfficatfon of
annual CAP implementatfon prioritfes, projects, and budgets; and providing input on plan adjustments as
needed.
Equity 1 City Council
CC 2- 2 Establish a designated City Council representatfve and EEC representatfve partfcipant in the City’s internal
CAP Team in support of CAP implementatfon. 1 City Council
CC 2- 3 Establish a coordinated communicatfon and educatfon campaign supportfng the communicatfon and edu-
catfonal needs of each of the CAP sectfons. The campaign should also look to help community members:
•Understand climate change in general, antfcipated impacts, and the functfon and importance of implementfng
a Climate Actfon Plan.
•Understand why change at the individual, community, City, and business level needs to occur,
•The role of individuals, households, and businesses in making change
•How to make those changes correctly, and
•What the benefit/incentfve to them might be; for example, artfculatfng that switching to solar energy and or
an electric bus fleet might help reduce bills
Low Medium Equity 1
Communicatfons
& Informatfon
Technology
CC 2- 4 Contfnue and expand sustained outreach and engagement efforts that seek to build and maintain direct
relatfonship with under-resourced, traditfonally marginalized, and climate vulnerable communitfes within
Edina.
Medium Equity 1 Sustainability
CC 2- 5 Establish jurisdictfonal partnerships that advance CAP strategies to advance and accelerate actfon. This
can include government entftfes like the Hennepin County, 9 Mile Creek Watershed District, the State of
Minnesota; utflitfes like Xcel Energy; instftutfons like Edina Public Schools; Edina businesses, and commu-
nity groups.
Low Medium Equity 1 Sustainability
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GHG
Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strate-Actfon CC 3: Maintain appropriate funding to support plan implementation
Funding the implementatfon of the CAP will require reallocatfon/reconsideratfon of existfng City
funds, raising new City funds, and identffying outside resources and funding opportunitfes.
Some funds will need to be dedicated toward long-term support like staffing, while other fund-
ing will be on a project-by-project basis. See also Strategy CE 4 in Climate Economy.
CC 3- 1 Maintain a budget and identffy funding sources for staff dedicated to the implementatfon of the CAP. 1 Administratfon
CC 3- 2 Identffy a budget necessary to support projects on an annual basis as per the detailed actfons outlined in
the Climate Economy sectfon of the plan and climate actfons. 1 Administratfon
CC 3- 3 Utflize no-cost technical assistance offerings as available. 1 Sustainability
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GHG
Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon TL 1: Decrease community wide VMT by 7% by 2030
TL 1- 1 Revise street design standards and prioritfze funding to align with Vision Zero strategies to create safe
streets for people walking, biking, micro-mobility optfons, and riding transit while also accommodatfng
vehicles. Provide bicycle and pedestrian safety and skills training to all school-aged children in Edina with
an accompanying program to educate parents and all interested adults.
Low Medium Equity 1 Engineering
(Transportatfon)
TL 1- 2 Accelerate building on-street and off-street protected bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, and other walking
infrastructure in high-need areas and fill connectfvity gaps as identffied in the City's Bike and Pedestrian
Master Plan.
Low Low Equity 1 Engineering
(Transportatfon)
TL 1- 3 Partner with instftutfons and businesses within Edina to secure commitments to implement transit de-
mand management (TDM) strategies and practfces to support the goals of this Climate Actfon Plan includ-
ing increased utflizatfon of public transit and alternatfve carbon free mobility, increased vehicle electrifica-
tfon, and decreased vehicle miles. Strategies to pursue include promotfng and incentfvizing public transit
use, bicycle programs, shared van services for employees, facilitate carpooling, telecommutfng optfons,
parking buyback programs, and collaboratfng with Metro Transit to promote the Guaranteed Ride Home
program.
High Medium Equity 1 Sustainability
TL 1- 4 Review and recommend policies necessitatfng a TDM Plan and/or a transit component with all types of
development and redevelopment. Review and implement substantfve requirements associated with
these TDM Plans to support the goals of this Climate Actfon Plan, potentfally including TDM escrow ac-
counts, transit passes, preferentfal parking for car-poolers, and other measures
High Low Equity 2 Planning
TL 1- 5 Establish a branded communicatfons campaign to promote increased alternatfve transportatfon use, with
a partfcular focus on short distance trips (ie <2 miles) including school and other daily commutes. Low 2
Communicatfons
& Informatfon
Technology
TL 1- 6 Conduct Actfve Routes to Schools audits for all Edina elementary and middle schools to identffy infrastruc-
ture improvements that would enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and encourage trips to school on
non-pollutfng modes of transportatfon. Establish tfmeline and plan for implementfng all recommended
improvements.
Low Low Equity 2 Engineering
(Transportatfon)
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GHG
Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon TL 2: Double public transit commuter ridership from 3.3% to 6.6% by 2030
TL 2- 1 Advocate with Metro Transit to improve efficiency, convenience, frequency, and reliability of
bus service as well as improved bus shelter infrastructure. Collaborate with Metro Transit and
Hennepin County to improve public transit infrastructure including dedicated lanes, dedicated
bus routes, and create high-frequency rapid transit in corridors to improve "tfme equity / parity"
of the route transit tfme with what it would be to drive a car. Prioritfzatfon to be given on
routes serving the city’s employment centers and areas with higher shares of people with mobil-
ity challenges.
high Medium Equity 1 Engineering
(Transportatfon)
TL 2- 2 Preserve and enhance affordable housing, especially near bus service, to prevent displacement
of vulnerable populatfons. Medium Medium Equity 1 Affordable Hous-
ing
TL 2- 3 Work with Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County, and other local governments to identffy, and
promote increased commuter and light rail train optfons capitalizing on existfng infrastructure in
the community and the Southwest Light Rail Transit line.
Medium Medium Equity 1 Sustainability
TL 2- 4 Establish an ordinance limitfng combustfon engine idling. Support ordinance adherence through
a public educatfon and enforcement campaign. Medium 1 Sustainability
TL 2- 5 Work with Metropolitan Council and other local governments to: a ) Establish a method for pro-
jectfng the lifecycle carbon emissions of land use and transportatfon investments. Include con-
sideratfon of embodied energy, operatfons and maintenance. b ) Align regional mode share tar-
gets with carbon reductfon targets and encourage the development of mode share targets spe-
cific to the varying community needs and transit infrastructure around the region.
Medium 2 Sustainability
TL 2- 6 Explore optfons to secure funding and provide transit passes to all youth, households with low
incomes, and individuals with restricted mobility. Low Low Equity 3 Engineering
(Transportatfon)
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GHG
Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon TL 3: Increase average population per developed acre by 4% by 2030
TL 3- 1 Contfnue to advocate for growth through appropriate increased density: a ) Prioritfze elements
of the MPCA GreenStep Citfes best practfces that have the greatest potentfal for reducing car-
bon emissions. b ) Give priority to state and local goals for carbon emissions reductfon and cli-
mate change preparatfon in growth management decisions. c ) Maximize benefits and consider
impacts to communitfes of color and low-income populatfons when making growth manage-
ment decisions. d ) Protect natural resources and increase access to nature and open space
within the community and development nodes.
Medium Medium Equity 1 Planning
TL 3- 2 Eliminate parking minimums to reduce surface parking and instftute new parking pricing models
to maintain 85% utflizatfon (performance-based parking, off-street parking tax, dynamic pricing,
etc.)
Low Equity 1 Planning
TL 3- 3 Contfnue to integrate mixed use development close to neighborhoods to provide walkable destf-
natfons for daily needs. Update and conduct new small area plans for business and mixed use
nodes while exploring "15 minute city" concepts and strategies (50th/France, Southdale, Cahill,
etc.).
Medium Medium Equity 1 Planning
TL 3- 4 Identffy underutflized paved areas and incentfvize conversion to sustainable green space or infill
development. Conversion focus should take into consideratfon neighborhood's greenspace,
heat island mitfgatfon, affordable housing, and bike/walk mobility needs and prioritfze site utfli-
zatfon based on addressing the greatest needs at each site as determined through appropriate
engagement with the community, partfcularly people traditfonally under represented.
Low high Equity 2 Planning
TL 3- 5 Assess whether or not to purchase and preserve greenspace in and surrounding the city by
quantffying the equitable, environmental, and economic benefits, along with the costs of main-
taining and owning the property.
Medium Equity 2 Sustainabilit
TL 3- 6 Incentfvize the development of brownfields, vacant land, and abandoned buildings within the
City. Identffy unused industrial-zoned areas and explore rezoning to increase viability of devel-
opment opportunitfes. Offer tax or other incentfves to those who agree to implement such
green technology as green roofs, LEED certffied buildings, solar arrays, geothermal heatfng, etc.
Low 3 Sustainability
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GHG
Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon TL 3- 7 Allow and encourage the constructfon of accessory dwelling units ("ADU") to increase rental op-
portunitfes in both established neighborhoods and new development. This will add additfonal
housing optfons for the City’s workforce, seniors, families with changing needs, and others for
whom ADUs present an affordable housing optfon.
Medium Low Equity 3 Affordable Hous-
ing
TL 4: Increase battery electric vehicle (BEV) utilization to 25% of communi-
ty wide rolling stock (from approximately 357 vehicles to 9100 vehicles
community-wide).
TL 4- 1 Create an Electric Vehicle (EV) Actfon Plan. An EV Actfon Plan should: 1) address increased public
access to chargers, 2) identffy locatfons for chargers in commercial areas, 3) identffy DC Fast
Charging locatfons 4) explore charging infrastructure technologies including streetlight integra-
tfon and smart cable technologies, 5) address barriers to charging at homes and rental proper-
tfes (such as households without garages), 6) identffy strategies to increase use of EVs in car
sharing programs, and 7) assess the potentfal to partner with third-party EV charging statfon
providers to lower program and constructfon costs.
high Equity 1
Engineering
(Transportatfon/
Sustainability)
TL 4- 2 Implement an "EV Ready" building ordinance that requires new developments to have wiring
capacity to charge electric vehicles and establish minimum EV parking requirements. high 1 Sustainability
TL 4- 3 Encourage and incentfvize purchase of electric vehicles and installatfon of electric vehicle charg-
ing capacity. Incentfves and rebates should prioritfze support for low income households and
opportunitfes to increase equity.
high Equity 1 Sustainability
TL 4- 4 Partner with fleet operators and transit providers to work towards a goal that buses and fleets
based and operatfng in Edina, including school buses, be 50% electric by 2030 and 100% by
2035. Work with transit agencies and bus companies to take advantage of federal transit grant
opportunitfes to purchase new electric vehicles.
Medium 2 Sustainability
TL 4- 5 Develop incentfve and educatfonal programs to transitfon lawn care companies and homeown-
ers from using fuel-burning lawn equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, blowers) to electric. Low Low Equity 2 Parks & Recrea-
tfon
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GHG
Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon TL 4- 6 Collaborate with waste haulers, or require in waste hauler agreements, to deploy alternatfve
fueled vehicles – biodiesel/electric vehicles used in solid waste collectfon and disposal. Low 3 Health Division
TL 5: Convert municipal operations gasoline and e10 gasoline vehicles and
equipment within municipal fleet to EV's. Achieve 40% by 2030 and 100%
by 2040
TL 5- 1 Adopt a policy requiring 100% of new light-duty City fleet vehicles to be electric vehicles, or use
no/low carbon alternatfve fuels by 2030, and 100% of new medium and heavy-duty city fleet
vehicle purchases to be electric, use no/low carbon alternatfve fuels, or meet high-efficiency
standards, by 2040.
Medium 1 Sustainability
TL 5- 2 Conduct a municipal fleet inventory and EV transitfon Implementatfon plan. Effort to identffy
opportunitfes for electrifying, right-sizing, and improving overall efficiency of vehicles to meet
CAP Goals. Include implementatfon recommendatfons to incorporate EV's through right-tfming
purchases with a planned vehicle-replacement schedule.
Low 1 Sustainability
TL 5- 3 Introduce a policy to replace City off-road and lawn equipment with electric and low-carbon fuel
alternatfve optfons at the tfme of replacement with traditfonal internal combustfon engine (ICE)
as optfonal requiring proof of need.
Low Low 1 Sustainability
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2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon BE 1: Improve total community wide residential, commercial, educational,
and industrial building energy efficiency by 15% for electricity and 15% for
Natural Gas by 2030.
BE 1- 1 Partner with established Energy Audit/Energy Efficiency Program(s) to accomplish significant
residentfal energy efficiency improvements and make the program accessible to all Edina resi-
dents, including reduced partfcipatfon costs for low income households. The program should
offer building envelope tests, infrared thermal scanning, light weatherizatfon projects, LED light
bulb replacement. Additfonally, offer building operatfons and behavioral suggestfons, as well as
track carbon, energy, and financial savings Goal: 460 households annually.
High Medium Equity 1 Sustainability
BE 1- 2 Work with Xcel Energy, Centerpoint Energy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and other part-
ners to establish commercial/industrial energy efficiency audit and upgrade program. Develop
specific energy efficiency programs for hard-to-reach segments of commercial propertfes (e.g.,
commercial rental, restaurants, affordable multffamily housing, schools). Program to be similar
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s EnergySmart commercial energy savings program with en-
hanced energy efficiency targets meetfng City of Edina CAP Goals. Goal: 15% of commercial/
industrial buildings by 2030 achieving a 20% efficiency increase per locatfon.
High Low Equity 1 Sustainability
BE 1- 3 Require City-financed projects to meet an energy efficiency standard, like Sustainable Buildings
2030 (SB2030), LEED Gold, Enterprise Green Communitfes, the 24 Natfonal Green Building
Standard ICC/ASHRAE 700, or an equivalent certfficatfon. Consider requiring projects receiving
PUD, CUP or other zoning actfon to meet the energy efficiency standard.
Low Low 1 Sustainability
BE 1- 4 Create a Utflity Services rebate program that provide incentfves for residentfal and commercial/
industrial buildings based on energy use reductfon in additfon to demand reductfon and which
encourage efficiency which exceed existfng building energy code (e.g., lightfng controls, outdoor
lightfng, energy recovery ventflatfon, carbon dioxide controls, custom rebate). Program to also
support modificatfons to existfng constructfon installatfons of qualifying age to remedy existfng
constructfon limitatfons where the required R-value cannot be met. Program to prioritfze sup-
port for low income households.
Medium Equity 1 Sustainability
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Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon BE 1- 5 Partner with local organizatfons and businesses to educate the public and promote the adoptfon
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.
Low Low 1 Sustainability
BE 1- 6 Establish a clean energy fund to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. De-
velop and expand financing tools such as Clean Energy Works and commercial Property As-
sessed Clean Energy that are broadly accessible to households and building owners, including
rental propertfes, throughout the community. Remove financial barriers to building retrofits,
including limitfng property tax increases due to completed energy projects as well as reducing
any other potentfal burdens on rental propertfes when making upgrades.
Medium Medium Equity 1 Sustainability
BE 1- 7 Create a welcome packet for new businesses and residents, which will provide informatfon on
all the energy efficiency improvement resources and opportunitfes. Low Low Equity 2 Economic Devel-
opment
BE 1- 8 Promote and offer incentfves for improving energy efficiency (e.g., insulatfon, energy-efficient
windows, electric heat pumps) in newly constructed commercial propertfes. New constructfon
incentfves shall support measures for projects that exceed code requirements. Prioritfze build-
ing sites within neighborhoods with higher portfons of people of low income and higher climate
vulnerabilitfes.
Medium Low Equity 2 Sustainability
BE 1- 9 Explore, create, and promote incentfves for cool roofs and green roofs on new and existfng
buildings in order to mitfgate urban heat islands. Prioritfze building sites within neighborhoods
with higher heat island impacts.
Low Medium Equity 2 Sustainability
BE 1- 10 Implement an energy challenge competftfon to motfvate instftutfonal partners. Establish annual
targets of households/businesses to reach (use average kWh use per premise by neighborhood
maps created by Xcel to target high users).
Medium 2 Sustainability
BE 1- 11 Work with partner organizatfons to promote building retro-commissioning and operatfon and
maintenance practfces that improve affordability, comfort, indoor air quality and energy effi-
ciency in all commercial and multffamily buildings.
Low Low Equity 2 Sustainability
BE 1- 12 Work with utflitfes to incentfvize efficiency incentfves for the fit-out of commercial tenant space
and the replacement of inefficient equipment before end-of-life and facilitate the bulk purchas-
ing of efficient equipment at all commercial/industrial building types.
Medium Equity 2 Sustainability
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Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon BE 1- 13 Establish a performance ratfngs/labeling program for all homes listed for sale or rent so that
owners, tenants and prospectfve buyers can make informed decisions about energy costs and
carbon emissions. Ratfng program to require Energy Audit/Energy Efficiency Program partfcipa-
tfon.
Medium Equity 3 Sustainability
BE 1- 14 Promote and offer incentfves for improving residentfal energy efficiency in new constructfon
(e.g., insulatfon, energy-efficient windows, electric heat pumps). New constructfon incentfves
shall support measures for projects that exceed code requirements.
Medium Low Equity 3 Sustainability
BE 1- 15 Deploy residentfal technologies that start with enabling renters to partfcipate in energy efficien-
cy, such as Wi-Fi-enabled “smart” thermostats, while pilotfng new business models that tackle
tenant-landlord split issues.
Low Equity 3 Sustainability
BE2: Increase adoption of high performance building construction tech-
nology, achieving 5% Net Zero households and 1% Net Zero commercial
properties community wide by 2030
BE 2- 1 Launch a platiorm and training program to share best practfces, providing training, and promote
the City’s Net Zero Energy Guide and Solar-Ready Checklist. Low Low 1 Sustainability
BE 2- 2 Build market demand for net-zero energy buildings through incentfves, educatfon, demonstra-
tfon projects, partnerships and recognitfon. Low 2 Sustainability
BE 2- 3 Following the completfon of an energy audit overview of all City facilitfes, identffy potentfal sites
for Net Zero retrofit/renovatfon. Low 2 Sustainability
BE 2- 4 Develop competftfve Request for Proposal for effectfve and innovatfve Net Zero pilot projects.
Focus on "Net zero building in every neighborhood" to establish visibility of strategies within the
community. RFP should encourage high quality mixed use redevelopment on infill propertfes
and existfng surface parking lots along transit oriented development corridors. RFP's should
focus on equity, affordability, livability, and compliance/support of Climate Actfon Plan goals.
Medium Medium Equity 3 Sustainability
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Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon BE3: Reduce share of population living in high energy poverty from 29% to
12% by 2030
BE 3- 1 Create a community-wide Clean Energy Equity plan to support low-income residents and small
organizatfons in purchasing renewable energy. Low Low Equity 1 Sustainability
BE 3- 2 Explore the development of renewable energy program(s) which increase utflizatfon of on-site /
in-community renewable energy while creatfng 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 Actfon, and Texas Energy Poverty
Research Instftute Community Solar Program Model. Goal: 16,000 MWh clean energy delivered
through programs annually by 2030.
High High Equity 1 Sustainability
BE 3- 3 Use grant, state, and city funding to implement an income-based payment system to allow low
and fixed income residents to partfcipate in energy efficiency and weatherizatfon program(s) at
little to no cost.
Medium High Equity 1 Sustainability
BE 3- 4 Explore additfonal optfons for building improvement programs that would reduce energy con-
sumptfon for vulnerable populatfons and those living under high energy burden through added
insulatfon, air sealing, passive energy systems, heat pumps, and higher efficiency equipment.
Low Medium Equity 2 Sustainability
BE 4: Achieve 10% residential and commercial and industrial building
"fuel switching" from on-site fossil fuel combustion to less carbon inten-
sive, or carbon neutral sources by 2030.
BE 4- 1 Coordinate and promote a residentfal and small business "Electrificatfon and Energy Efficiency/
Weatherizatfon" group purchase campaign annually to help reduce the costs of energy efficient
no/low carbon heatfng systems such as air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps
through volume purchasing power. Program design to focus on improved equity (residentfal
and commercial) in its implementatfon and explore strategies to support local small business
contractors such as being set up to enable small contractors to collaborate or having a competf-
tfve "marketplace" approach with more than one contractor to choose from. NOTE: Actfon may
be implemented in combinatfon with the renewable energy group purchase program actfon.
Goal, 300 households and 75 businesses annually.
High Low Equity 1 Sustainability
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opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon BE 4- 2 Partner with instftutfons and businesses within Edina to secure commitments to reduce opera-
tfonal greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals of this Climate Actfon Plan, achieving car-
bon neutrality by 2050.
Medium 1 Sustainability
BE 4- 3 Identffy opportunitfes for facilitfes to repurpose waste to energy without burdening residents. Low Equity 1 Public Works
(utflitfes)
BE 4- 4 Identffy, create, and promote incentfves for switching away from natural gas heatfng to renewa-
ble electricity, ground source heat pumps, or solar thermal for residentfal and commercial and
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) for appropriate commercial/industrial sites.
High Low Equity 2 Sustainability
BE 4- 5 Create an educatfonal program to inform residentfal and commercial propertfes about renewa-
ble energy opportunitfes including technologies that eliminate on-site fossil fuel use. Low 3 Sustainability
BE 5: Increase renewable energy (distributed and purchased) from 1.6% to
17% of citywide residential and commercial electric use by 2030
BE 5- 1 Coordinate and promote a residentfal Solar Group Purchase Campaign annually to help reduce
the costs of solar installatfon through volume purchasing power. Program design to focus on
improved equity in its implementatfon and explore strategies to support local small business
solar installers such as being set up to enable small installers to collaborate or having a competf-
tfve "marketplace" with multfple installer optfons. NOTE: Actfon may be implemented in combi-
natfon with the electrificatfon and energy efficiency group purchase program actfons. Goal, 150
households and 75 businesses annually.
High Equity 1 Sustainability
BE 5- 2 Identffy the "Solar Top 100" commercial/industrial propertfes within the city and produce de-
tailed solar feasibility assessments for each site. Assessments to include potentfal solar genera-
tfon and economic performance and return on investment estfmates, informatfon on financing
and ownership models, and next step resources. Provide solar assessment reports to propertfes
and conduct an informatfonal workshop to assist building owners and businesses in understand-
ing the assessments and next step potentfal. "Solar Top 100" assessment effort could be re-
peated annually, partfcularly through 2025.
Low 1 Sustainability
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opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon BE 5- 3 Coordinate and promote a commercial/industrial Solar Group Purchase Campaign annually to
help reduce the costs of solar installatfon through volume purchasing power. Group purchase
campaign could include/focus on propertfes identffied in the "Solar Top 100" assessment effort
and should include both direct purchase/ownership as well as 3rd party ownership optfons like
Solar Lease and Power Purchase Agreements. Program design to explore strategies to support
local small business solar installers and strategies to support local workforce development.
Goal: 2,000 KW installed annually.
High Equity 1 Sustainability
BE 5- 4 Promote green power purchase optfons such as those provided by Xcel Energy's "Renewable
Connect" and "Windsource". Collaborate with utflitfes on promotfon and educatfon of available
optfons. Goal: 220 households and 50 businesses annually.
High Equity 1 Sustainability
BE 5- 5 Support the development of community solar projects that benefit all residents, partfcularly
communitfes of color and low-income populatfons. Equity 2 Sustainability
BE 5- 6 Establish a Solar Ready Ordinance to require all commercial and multf-family buildings to be
solar ready and to require on-site solar for all commercial propertfes receiving City funding and
incentfves. See City's Solar Ready Guidelines.
Low Low 2 Sustainability
BE 5- 7 Partfcipate in statewide policy discussions to expand the market in Minnesota for renewable
energy, including solar, wind, geothermal, biogas and biomass, and remove barriers to wide-
spread partfcipatfon in renewable energy programs like community solar.
2 Sustainability
BE 5- 8 Explore the viability of all commercially available optfons for energy storage (battery) and devel-
op appropriate energy storage programs for all customer types to reduce peak demand, support
electric grid reliability and improve the effectfveness of solar and other renewable energy op-
tfons.
2 Sustainability
BE 5- 9 Organize educatfon and outreach programs to promote rebates and tax credits available for en-
ergy efficiency projects. Outreach should focus on effectfvely communicatfng with households
of lower income and BIPOC owned businesses.
Low Low Equity 3 Sustainability
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opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon BE 6: Improve total municipal building energy efficiency by 17% for elec-
tricity and 17% for natural gas by 2030
BE 6- 1 Introduce a policy that requires all new and existfng municipal buildings to be built to meet or
exceed IGCC code and State of Minnesota B3 energy goals. Require new and existfng municipal
buildings without solar PV installatfons in place or planned to install cool roof or green roofing.
Require all new constructfon or major renovatfon projects to use the City's Net Zero Energy
Building Guide and Checklist to explore opportunitfes to advance towards Net Zero Energy. In-
vite County, School District, and other public agencies located within the City to partfcipate in
City's energy efficiency policy effort.
Medium Low 1 Sustainability
BE 6- 2 Conduct a City Facilitfes Energy Audit on all buildings and sites (including outdoor lightfng con-
version to Dark Sky approved LED lightfng). Use results from City Facilitfes Energy Audit to prior-
itfze City Facilitfes Capital Improvement Plans (CIPS) and maintenance improvements to achieve
energy efficiency goals. Establish a tfmeline for improvements with implementatfon occurring
within 5 years of completfon of energy audits.
Medium Low 1 Engineering
(facilitfes)
BE 6- 3 Implement the Environmental Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Policy within municipal operatfons. Low 2 Sustainability
BE 6- 4 Conduct a occupancy and plug load energy efficiency study of primary city owned facilitfes and
establish a "Plug Load and Occupancy Energy Efficiency Guide" outlining operatfonal practfces to
advance the City's energy efficiency goals for City facilitfes. Provide training to all existfng city
employees and provide on-going training to all new City hires.
Low 2 Engineering
(facilitfes)
BE 7: Achieve 25% municipal building thermal “fuel switching" from on-
site fossil fuel combustion to less carbon intensive, or carbon neutral
sources by 2030
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opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years)
BE 7- 1 Conduct an "Electrificatfon Assessment and Actfon Plan" to outline actfons and prioritfes for
electrificatfon of all City facilitfes to move towards zero on-site fossil fuel combustfon. Work
with regional energy partnerships to implement Plan for all City facilitfes and establish a sched-
ule for improvements (such as hot water and space heatfng appliance replacement). Include
new and existfng buildings, explore strategies to address electricity storage, and create a case
study to highlight and share challenges, solutfons, and lessons learned to share with the broader
community.
Medium Low 1 Engineering
(facilitfes)
BE 7- 2 Establish a policy requiring all new municipally owned buildings to be 100% electric (or zero on-
site fossil fuel combustfon). Medium Low 1 Engineering
(facilitfes)
BE 8: Increase renewable energy (distributed and purchased) from 0.2% to
100% of city operations electricity consumption by 2030.
BE 8- 1 Conduct a City Facility Solar Feasibility and Master Plan study to explore the feasibility of on-site
solar for all city facilitfes. Study should explore a range of ownership optfons including purchase
and third party ownership (such as Power Purchase Agreements) and should include exploratfon
of micro-grid and solar+storage optfons for improved facility resilience. Study should also iden-
tffy strategies such as community solar subscriptfons combined with Renewable Energy Credit
purchases, to achieve renewable energy at sites determined to be inappropriate for on-site so-
lar to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Low Low Equity 1 Engineering
(facilitfes)
BE 8- 2 Install solar on all City buildings and sites, where feasible based on the findings and recommen-
datfons of the City Facility Solar Feasibility and Master Plan study by 2027. Explore implementa-
tfon of micro-grid, solar+storage and other optfons for improved facility resilience. Explore in-
cluding City Facility solar purchases in community-wide commercial solar group purchase cam-
paigns.
Medium Medium 1 Engineering
(facilitfes)
BE 8- 3 Explore use of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Program (or another optfon such as a tax-exempt
bond or performance contractfng) to finance all possible municipal solar projects and renewable
energy purchases through the utflity.
2 Sustainability
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Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years)
WM 1: Decrease total per capita municipal solid waste handled 5% by
2030
WM 1- 1 Coordinate with the school district to establish paths towards Zero Waste program. Program to
include zero waste curricula, family content, training, volunteer program connectfons, as well as
zero waste strategies for school facilitfes.
Low Equity 1 Community En-
gagement
WM 1- 2 Support collaboratfve consumptfon community projects, such as neighborhood compost pro-
jects, tool libraries, and repair cafes through mini-grant programs. Low Low Equity 1 Parks & Recrea-
tfon
WM 1- 3 Explore optfons for waste hauling improvements supportfng CAP goal achievement, including
modificatfons to City's existfng licensure process and requirements as well as organized waste
hauling strategies.
Low Equity 1 Health Division
WM 1- 4 Create a space where items can be donated at the end of the school year or after graduatfon
and hold an annual event for children's things and toys to be given away. Equity 2 Parks & Recrea-
tfon
WM 1- 5 Eliminate petroleum-based, single-use products through phasing out the use of single-use plas-
tfcs including plastfc bags by 2025. Require food service retailers to use re-usable, biodegrada-
ble, compostable or recyclable packaging and utensils (including for take-out). Explore the feasi-
bility of establishing a reusable takeout container service.
Low 2 Health Division
WM 1- 6 Establish a Zero Waste policy for City operatfons that outlines increasing incremental annual
waste reductfon goals chartfng a path to Zero Waste. Policy to require that outside users of City
facilitfes also follow Zero Waste policy and will modify the event permit applicatfon to require
the inclusion of recycling and compostfng at events.
Low 3 Sustainability
WM 1- 7 Establish a Universal Zero Waste Ordinance, requiring all property owners (including City build-
ings and parks) to provide recycling and compost collectfon services and requiring businesses to
use these services.
Low 3 Sustainability
WM 2: Achieve 70% organics landfill waste diversion by 2030 (from 5,775
tons to 10,250 tons diverted through organics collectfon)
WM 2- 1 Make City worksites a model for organics compostfng by developing a collectfon program for
City buildings (owned and leased) and park spaces. Low 1 Engineering
(facilitfes) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon
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Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years)
WM 2- 2 Require that compost be used as a soil amendment for public and private constructfon projects
that disturb the soil cover by a set amount. Low 1 Engineering
WM 2- 3 Conduct an organics waste collectfon pilot project with a sample of City businesses to test the
interest, methodology, and amount of commercial food waste that would need to be accommo-
dated by a commercial organics collectfon program. Explore possible incentfves for food retail-
ers, restaurants, and instftutfons to partfcipate in food waste reuse and recycling programs.
Low 1 Health Division
WM 2- 4 Expand curbside and availability of other compostfng optfons for single family and multf-family
residents and businesses. Explore optfons for low-cost or free compost/organics collectfon or
drop off partfcularly for people of low income. Promote and educate on the value and methods
for compostfng.
Low 1 Health Division
WM 2- 5 Develop compost captains on each block/ neighborhood to educate neighbors on the benefits
of compostfng, gardening, creatfng "cool yards". Medium 2 Health Division
WM 2- 6 Explore requiring large new buildings to provide facilitfes for disposing organics. Low 2 Health Division
WM 2- 7 Combat food waste by encouraging retailers and restaurants to donate, reduce, reuse, or com-
post their unsold food, creatfng “zero-waste sectfons” where products are sold close to their
expiratfon dates, and designatfng “zero-waste coaches” to raise awareness among staff and help
manage products reaching the end of their marketable life. Edible unsold products shall be do-
nated. When not edible, organic waste shall be composted through City's organics collectfon
vendor.
Equity 3 Health Division
WM 3: Increase recycling from 32% to 35% of total MSW handled by 2030
WM 3- 1 Coordinate with public partners to ensure recycling is provided and promoted in all schools, City
buildings, public housing, and public spaces. Include coordinatfon on recylcing educatfon and
communicatfons to improve reductfon of contaminatfon.
Low 1 Health Division
WM 3- 2 Explore a requirement that all waste be recycled or salvaged at large constructfon sites. 2 Buildings
WM 3- 3 Work with the Planning Department to require adequate space/chutes in multf-family buildings
for recycling and organics making sure recycling is as convenient as garbage. 2 Planning Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon
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Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years)
WM 3- 4 Explore establishing or expanding requirements for recycling and organic waste collectfon for
multf-family residentfal buildings, and commercial/industrial buildings. Promote, educate and
advocate for equal access to organics collectfon as well as collectfon of other common items
typically requiring drop off at the recycling center to support partfcipatfon by all, including indi-
viduals with limited mobility.
Low Equity 3 Health Division
WM 3- 5 Expand consumer educatfon (e.g. host community forums and provide direct outreach) on sus-
tainable consumptfon, materials management, available services, incentfves, and facilitfes as
well as proper recycling, compostfng, and source reductfon methods.
3 Health Division
WM 4: Increase diversion of potential recoverables by 15% by 2030
(decreasing from 14.7% of city mixed waste to 12.5%)
WM 4- 1 Promote and explore partnership with clothing businesses, reuse non-profits and textfle recy-
cling businesses to create a Clothing Reuse and Recycling pilot project to advance zero waste
textfles within the City.
Low Equity 1 Health Division
WM 4- 2 Promote and partner with existfng waste audit or diversion assistance programs for businesses.
Program to support businesses in establishing tracking and reportfng waste streams, identffy
reductfon, diversion, beneficial use opportunitfes, identfficatfon of potentfal financing sources,
and connect businesses with energy audit and other resources in support of full CAP goals.
Goal: 30 business waste audits completed annually with businesses engaged in measuring and
divertfng waste.
Low 1 Health Division
WM 4- 3 Establish a policy or ordinance expanding or requiring textfle reuse and recycling based on out-
comes of the Clothing Reuse and Recycling pilot project. Low 2 Health Division
WM 4- 4 Conduct a Beneficial Use Study to identffy greatest beneficial use opportunitfes present in cur-
rent City solid waste streams. Study to estfmate potentfal return on investment and identffy job
and economic development potentfal associated with opportunitfes. Research/identffy pilot
project opportunitfes to explore capture of benefit.
2 Economic Devel-
opment
WM 4- 5 Promote and partner to support a Fix It Fair at the Library and create a resource list for reuse. Equity 3 Health Division Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon
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Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are iden-Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon W 1: Promote increased water conservation citywide with a targeted re-
duction of 7.5% by 2030
W 1- 1 Advocate for updated building codes to require water conservatfon measures (e.g., grey water
infrastructure, water-efficient irrigatfon systems, natfve and drought-resistant landscaping) in
new constructfon and renovatfons.
Low Medium 1 Sustainability
W 1- 2 Evaluate the potentfal to update the City's Green Building Program to include installatfon of rain-
water collectfon systems at City facilitfes for graywater uses, and investfgate opportunitfes for
graywater reuse at existfng and new City facilitfes and propertfes. Implement graywater systems
identffied capable of reducing energy/water demand in other areas (for example, watering ur-
ban tree canopy to reduce heat island effect and air conditfoning needs).
Low 1 Sustainability
W 1- 3 Facilitate reductfon of water use by top customers annually through an opt-in water reductfon
program targetfng water reductfon goals of 20% or more per site. Offer free technical resources
to large instftutfons and businesses to identffy specific opportunitfes for employees or customers
to conserve water and incorporate water efficiency into internal operatfons. Program can be
coordinated with the City's Waste Audit and Diversion Assistance program. Goal: 30 business
water use audits completed annually with customers engaged in measuring and reducing water
consumptfon.
Low Low 1 Engineering
(environment)
W 1- 4 Evaluate opportunitfes for real-tfme water and energy metering that may help customers better
understand and reduce their water and energy consumptfon. Low Low 1 Public Works
W 1- 5 Implement a policy to require installatfon of rainwater collectfon systems and WaterSense water
efficient fixtures and appliances at all City facility projects and all projects receiving $50,000 or
more in City tax abatement, financing or funding. Provide informatfon and technical assistance
to projects as needed.
Low Low 3 Planning
W 1- 6 Conduct a Water Conservatfon "challenge" campaign ask partfcipants to reduce water consump-
tfon through water use behavior change strategies, irrigatfon system utflizatfon, and replace-
ment of fixtures like shower heads with WaterSense certffied fixtures.
Low Low 3 Engineering
(environment)
W 1- 7 Consider rate design structures that incentfve reductfons in water consumptfon. Include utflity
services and capacity support to implement income-based payment plan. Include educatfon and
engagement plan to raise awareness about change and water efficiency.
Low Low Equity 3 Finance
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Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
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Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
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opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon W 2: Reduce GHG emissions associated with wastewater City Wide by 25%
per capita by 2030
W 2- 1 Partner with Xcel or the PUC to study ways to off-peak or tfme water, sanitary, and storm utflity
electric use to provide grid services or increase the preferentfal use of renewable energy, or pro-
vide reliable power with grid controlled batteries, rather than diesel or natural gas generators.
Low 1 Engineering
(environment)
W 2- 2 Negotfate or contract with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services for renewable, biodi-
gestfon, or other wastewater treatment offset technology to offset 100% of Edina wastewater
treatment demand carbon emissions by 2030.
Medium 1 Engineering
(environment)
W 3: Mitigate and adapt to the projected increased flood hazards and im-
pacts due to climate change
W 3- 1 Monitor chemical snow and ice management treatments and update regulatfons as needed to
respond to changing ice, freeze/thaw, and rain events in a way that supports a healthy water-
shed while maintaining an appropriate level of service and snow clearing; within city owned
propertfes.
Low 1 Public Works
W 3- 2 Increase frequency of street sweeping for priority lakes and creek sub-watersheds based on the
2015 City of Edina Street Sweeping Plan. Promote the “Adopt-a-Drain” program to contfnue to
improve removal of debris from storm drains and waterways. Consider renewable natural gas,
or electric sweeper at next equipment replacement plan.
Low 1 Public Works
W 3- 3 Implement strategies to mitfgate stormwater impacts due to development and redevelopment
of propertfes currently exempted from stormwater management requirements. Medium 1 Engineering
(environment)
W 3- 4 Fund and construct the Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project, and complete preliminary con-
cepts, prioritfze and schedule mitfgatfon projects for next 3-4 major flood risk areas. Medium 2 Engineering
(environment)
W 3- 5 Prioritfze managing stormwater before it enters the sewer system through a combinatfon of
overland flow, detentfon, and infiltratfon strategies (for example, permeable surfaces). Medium 2
Engineering
(environment),
Parks, Sustaina-
bility
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Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon W 3- 6 Complete ordinance amendment that reduces allowable impervious surface of R-1 single family
zoning. Target: 50% allowable impervious surface decrease. Medium 2 Planning
W 3- 7 Promote, share and create additfonal "Actfons you can take" fact sheets for businesses, home-
owners, rental property owners, and renters. Establish an accessible outreach and engagement
plan to reach at-risk propertfes during infrastructure projects. Incorporate other resources such
as "landscaping for absorptfon" practfces (like natfve plantfngs, rain gardens, and bioswales) and
MyRain Ready.
Low Equity 2 Engineering
(environment)
W 3- 8 Build more permeable parking lots and driveways and use more recycled materials with con-
crete. Identffy, implement, and promote pilot projects to provide examples of permeable and
recycled paving systems.
Medium 3 Engineering
(Transportatfon)
W 4: Update design standards and municipal plans to meet projected cli-
mate change flood mitigation requirements
W 4- 1 Prepare a flash flood risk map, or modify existfng City of Edina flood mapping tools, to identffy
areas within City that are partfcularly vulnerable to flash flood impacts based on current and
projected climate change impacts. Train and educate emergency responders about this risk.
Create and implement a mitfgatfon and response plan. Share and promote the informatfon de-
veloped by the flash flood risk map, partfcularly among vulnerable populatfons and neighbor-
hoods.
Medium 1 Engineering
(environment)
W 4- 2 Enhance stormwater system plans and infrastructure to handle an increase in severe weather
events based on climate change projectfons rather than historic trends. High 2 Engineering
(environment)
W 4- 3 Work with FEMA to update flood zone maps. Update watershed management plans with cur-
rent understanding of climate change related weather patterns to identffy propertfes vulnerable
to flooding and help prepare property owners to implement adaptatfon actfons.
High Equity 2 Engineering
(environment)
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Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are iden-Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon LF 1: Increase production of local food and its resilience to climate shocks,
particularly serving low income and food insecure individuals.
LF 1- 1 Review ordinances and development regulatfons remove barriers to and promote urban agricul-
ture. Low 1 Planning
LF 1- 2 Support existfng school and community gardens and provide opportunitfes to expand communi-
ty growing spaces with a focus on locatfng garden infrastructure to serve youth, immigrant, and
people with lower incomes or who are experiencing food insecurity. Community growing and
garden spaces may include use of park space, unused city owned space, or public right of way/
boulevard areas. Program should prioritfze conversion of impervious spaces to garden space
and preservatfon/increase of overall green space benefit. Provide on-going promotfon, commu-
nicatfon, and educatfon of the sites and opportunitfes including appropriate translated and ac-
cessible content.
Medium Equity 1 Parks & Recrea-
tfon
LF 1- 3 Partner with schools and other organizatfons to create sustainable gardening programs at public
and private schools and at locatfons that to serve youth, immigrant, and people with lower in-
comes or who are experiencing food insecurity. Promote local food productfon through these
partnerships, funding, and educatfonal programs.
Low Equity 1 Parks & Recrea-
tfon
LF 1- 4 Incentfvize and reward soil best management practfce for urban lawns, gardens, landscaping,
parks, open spaces, prairies, environmentally sensitfve areas, and agricultural land uses. Low 1 Planning
LF 1- 5 Update code to provide incentfves or require developers to preserve topsoil and provide space
for backyard or community gardens. Low Equity 2 Planning
LF 1- 6 Establish a public Food Forest by adding edible trees, shrubs, and plantfng regionally natfve veg-
etables to existfng public landscaping including boulevard and right of way areas. Select an ex-
istfng property for a pilot project.
Medium Equity 2 Parks & Recrea-
tfon
LF 1- 7 Collaborate with partners to provide educatfonal resources such as featuring films, "fact sheets"
and educatfonal content. Use these partnerships to create field trips for students and others to
visit farms and urban agriculture sites to see food productfon, meet farmers and animals and
promote consideratfon of farming and local food productfon as a career. Communicatfons,
events, and field trips to prioritfze racial/cultural diversity among partfcipants.
Equity 2 Sustainability
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Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
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Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years)
LF 1- 8 Allow community gardens or urban farms on vacant land in all zoning districts, except industrial,
to increase the availability of locally produced food for all residents. Low Equity 3 Planning, Parks
LF 2: Increase access to local food, particularly serving low income and
food insecure individuals
LF 2- 1 Conduct a detailed Food Security Assessment to determine food insecurity conditfons within the
City, areas with limited access to full service grocery stores and markets (partfcularly within are-
as of higher vulnerable populatfons), identffy areas within the City for improvement, and estab-
lish detailed strategies to increase food security within City.
Medium Equity 1 Health Division
LF 2- 2 Encourage and support the acceptance of Electronic Benefits Transfer (formerly food stamps) at
all markets and groceries, and educate EBT/SNAP users about using their benefits to purchase
local food. Explore the development of a "Double SNAP Dollar" program at all Farmers Markets
to increase access to locally grown fresh produce for low income households.
Low Equity 1 Health Division
LF 2- 3 Promote and expand public educatfon campaigns to encourage purchasing and supportfng res-
taurants which use locally grown and produced food at the individual and instftutfonal level (add
targetfng of disadvantaged, food insecure, and elder populatfons). Collaborate with under rep-
resented groups to identffy culturally preferred foods and advocate for their cultfvatfon and in-
creased availability locally.
Low Equity 2 Health Division
LF 2- 4 Analyze existfng Municipality purchasing and procurement policies and explore creatfng a policy
preferring purchasing locally grown foods. Medium 3 Parks & Recrea-
tfon
LF 3: Reduce food waste, achieve a 25% reduction in food waste communi-
ty-wide by 2030
LF 3- 1 Collaborate with partners to create, incentfvize, and promote a business network of sourcing,
distributfng and marketfng cosmetfcally imperfect produce partfcularly those which provide
affordable produce to low income and food insecure community members.
Medium Equity 1 Health Division Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon
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Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are iden-Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years)
LF 3- 2 Promote Restaurant, Food Service and Household Best Management Practfces
o Reduce Food Wastage in the Kitchen (pre-consumer)
o Reduce over-purchasing of food
o Reduce prep waste and improperly cooked food
o Consider secondary uses for excess food
o Ensure proper storage techniques
o Reduce Plate Scraping Wastage (post-consumer)
– Modify menu to increase consumer satfsfactfon and reduce food left uneaten
– Modify serving sizes and garnishes
– Encourage guests to order/request and take only the food they will consume
- Go Trayless at buffets and school/instftutfonal cafeterias
Low Low 2 Health Division
LF 3- 3 Establish partnerships and a program to improve logistfcs of sourcing and transportfng surplus
food from events, schools, restaurants, grocery stores and other sources to providers and part-
ners capable of effectfvely distributfng surplus to disadvantaged, food insecure, and elder popu-
latfons.
Low Equity 2 Health Division
LF 4: Reduce the amount that the community's food consumption contrib-
utes to climate change
LF 4- 1 Create collaboratfve partnerships with community-based organizatfons and affinity groups, in-
cluding low-income populatfons and communitfes of color, to: a ) Promote healthier, low-carbon
diets. b ) Encourage local food productfon and purchase including at local restaurants. c ) Sup-
port affordability and access to healthier foods through neighborhood food buying clubs and co-
ops. d ) Reduce food waste.
Low Low Equity 1 Community En-
gagement
LF 4- 2 Establish an Green Business Refrigeratfon upgrade cost sharing incentfve program providing a
25% matching grant for qualified buildings and applicants to switch to green refrigeratfon prac-
tfces.
Medium Low 2 Sustainability
LF 4- 3 Include healthy, low-carbon food choices and food waste in public and business outreach
efforts. Work with partners to support efforts to encourage plant-based diets, including Meat-
less Monday campaigns.
Low Low 3 Parks & Recrea-
tfon Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon
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Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon GS 1: Increase tree cover from 35.9% to 39.5% by 2030 and 43% by 2040
GS 1- 1 Explore the integratfon of trees into a Stormwater Credit Program to increase trees and manage
stormwater. Low 1 Engineering
(environment)
GS 1- 2 Conduct a Solar and Tree Compatfbility study to actfvely identffy the best sites in the city for tree
canopy expansion as well as the best locatfons for solar pv installatfons. Following study, work to
direct and encourage tree plantfng and solar pv development in areas identffied.
Low Low 1 Forestry
GS 1- 3 Identffy strategic locatfons for increased tree plantfng capable of meetfng long-term canopy
goals and develop long range implementatfon program based on the City's 2021 Ground Cover,
Tree Canopy, and Carbon Sequestratfon Study and the goals of this CAP. Establish incentfves for
tree plantfng that ensure all socio-economics groups have access to tree and nature while
achieving tree canopy goals. Prioritfze tree replacement programming in neighborhoods based
on factors outlined in the study including those with low income households, vulnerable popula-
tfons, street and boulevards with less than 30% sidewalk/curb length shade coverage, and
neighborhoods that will be most impacted by urban heat island effect and Emerald Ash Bore
loss.
Low Medium Equity 1 Forestry
GS 1- 4 Update City’s Landscape ordinance to include a minimum tree coverage per lawn area or per
impervious surface coverage for all new constructfon or expansion projects. Explore optfons for
decrease of turf grass/lawn coverage and increase of wildflower/prairie grass coverage require-
ments.
High Equity 1 Planning
GS 1- 5 Update current tree preservatfon ordinance requirements to protect tree root systems and large
legacy trees during constructfon. Explore optfons for increases in legacy tree protectfon and in-
creases in performance based requirements of tree plantfng within parking lots.
Medium 1 Forestry
GS 1- 6 Establish a Greenspace Property Tax Credit / or Saleable/tradeable greenspace credits to incen-
tfvize property owners to increase green infrastructure, greenspace, and carbon sequestratfon in
line with the goals of this CAP.
Medium 2 Sustainability
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Equity:
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opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon GS 1- 7 Prioritfze plantfng and preservatfon of natfve species of plants and trees and species of plants
and trees adaptfve to climate change on public and private property through educatfon, incen-
tfves and other promotfonal programs. Ensure that landscaping requirements artfculated in the
zoning code include the preservatfon of the maximum possible number of existfng trees, the use
of natfve plantfngs and the preservatfon of natural areas whenever possible.
Low 2 Sustainability
GS 1- 8 Update the City’s approved street tree guide and landscape design standards to establish a Cli-
mate Adaptfve Plantfng list for tree and plant species appropriate for a future local climate. Also
include a list of invasive species and resources for identfficatfon and removal. Use guide for all
city owned propertfes and promote its use for residentfal and commercial propertfes.
Medium 3 Forestry
GS 1- 9 Update the City's Ground Cover, Tree Canopy, and Carbon Sequestratfon Study every 2 to 5
years to evaluate progress on the City's greenspace and ground cover goals and to adjust imple-
mentatfon plans.
Low 3 Parks & Recrea-
tfon
GS 2: Increase pollinator supportiveness of lawns and grasslands in City of
Edina and achieve a 10% turf replacement with native or climate adaptive
grasses and wildflowers by 2030 (250 acres converted)
GS 2- 1 Complete a Land Conversion Opportunity Study supportfng the ground cover goals included in
this CAP. Analyze public and private property for unused turf and impervious areas, and create a
Ground Cover Conversion Implementatfon plan to convert to natfve plant and pollinator restora-
tfon areas, permaculture areas, wetlands, shrub, tree coverage or urban agriculture uses with
goals by census tract. Include goals and an implementatfon plan to meet or exceed the CAP
goals for tree, natfve pollinator area, and lawn conversion for City owned propertfes. Goals
should be weighted by heat island, water runoff, and equity needs. Identffy incentfve opportuni-
tfes and establish an outreach campaign.
Medium Equity 1
Community De-
velopment
(planning)
GS 2- 2 Remove and ease lawn/grass requirements in ordinances.
Medium 1
Community De-
velopment
(planning)
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tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon GS 2- 3 Install roadside pollinator vegetatfon that creates effectfve barriers to prevent drifting of air pol-
lutants to adjacent schools and residences. Prioritfes should be given to locatfons with increased
air quality and micro heat island impacts and elevated flash flood potentfal.
Medium Equity 1 Public Works
GS 2- 4 Manage city-owned natural areas to enhance and maintain diverse natfve communitfes, in-
crease green infrastructure, implementatfon of best practfces for stormwater management, in-
creased plant diversity, and improved pollinator-friendly habitat.
Low 1 Parks & Recrea-
tfon
GS 2- 5 Manage city-owned lawn/turf areas to enhance and maintain diverse natfve communitfes, in-
creases turf replacement with natfve wildflower and prairie grasses, increased plant diversity,
improved pollinator-friendly habitat, and Carbon Gardening practfces including eliminatfon of
synthetfc fertflizer and pestfcide use, high mow deck settings, use of biochar amendments, and
polyculture lawn mixture.
Low 1 Parks & Recrea-
tfon
GS 2- 6 Establish a policy to require the use of natfve plants in landscaping at City-owned propertfes.
Contfnue natural vegetatfon conversion for passive park areas. Add 110 Acres of natfve plant
and pollinator restoratfon area on City Property by 2040.
Medium 2 Parks & Recrea-
tfon
GS 2- 7 Establish a policy and Identffy, create, and promote incentfves to assist homeowners and house-
holds with low incomes by covering some of the cost of convertfng traditfonal lawns by plantfng
pollinator friendly food gardens, permaculture, wildflowers, clover or natfve grasses in an effort
to slow the collapse of the state’s bee populatfon.
Medium Equity 2 Sustainability
GS 2- 8 Develop educatfonal and informatfonal resources providing informatfon on benefits of and strat-
egies for reduced and repurposed lawn space including: natfve plantfngs, "carbon gardening"
strategies for ornamental gardens, and produce gardens, tree profile rebuilding, eliminatfon of
synthetfc fertflizer and pestfcide use, high mow deck settings, use of biochar amendments, poly-
culture lawn mixture and other beneficial greenspace practfces included in this CAP.
Low 2 Sustainability
GS 2- 9 Establish and effectfvely manage natfve-habitat corridors along trails and utflity easement areas
to restore and maintain landscape connectfvity. Low Equity 2 Parks & Recrea-
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Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon GS 3: Reduce heat island effect through citywide “dark” impervious sur-
face reduction of 10% by 2030 and 20% by 2040 (250 acres reduced by
2030, 500 acres reduced by 2040)
GS 3- 1 Develop a "Green Roof" / "Green Wall" pilot project to educate on and exhibit heat island mitf-
gatfon strategies and measure potentfal for effectfveness. Identffy city building with low solar
PV prioritfzatfon/feasibility for inclusion as pilot project locatfon. Alternatfvely, pilot program
could be advertfsed for submission by City of Edina residents, businesses and neighborhoods for
potentfal sites to be considered for pilot project selectfon. Preference should be given to sites
serving low income or at risk communitfes with high heat island impact potentfal.
Low Medium Equity 1 Engineering
(facilitfes)
GS 3- 2 Develop a "Cool Roof" / "Cool pavement" pilot project to educate on and exhibit heat island
mitfgatfon strategies and measure potentfal for effectfveness. Identffy city building with low
solar PV prioritfzatfon/feasibility for inclusion as pilot project locatfon. Alternatfvely, pilot pro-
gram could be advertfsed for submission by City of Edina residents, businesses and neighbor-
hoods for potentfal sites to be considered for pilot project selectfon. Preference should be given
to sites serving low income or at risk communitfes with high heat island impact potentfal.
Low Medium Equity 1 Engineering
(facilitfes)
GS 3- 3 Promote the expansion of tree canopy in urban heat islands or areas that need air conditfoning
such as schools. Prioritfze efforts based on City's 2021 Ground Cover, Tree Canopy, and Carbon
Sequestratfon Study. Collaborate with school district, regional agencies, or instftutfons to identf-
fy and implement a pilot project, including community educatfonal and interpretfve content.
Low High Equity 1 Sustainability
GS 3- 4 Explore development of green roof incentfves (demonstratfon projects, voluntary programs, in-
centfvized program, ordinance / policy) to meet long-range dark impervious surface reductfon
goals. Examples of incentfve programs have been developed by the Climate Protectfon Partner-
ship Division in the U.S. Environmental Protectfon Agency’s Office of Atmospheric Programs.
Low Medium 2 Sustainability
Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strate-Actfon GS 3- 5 Evaluate on-going pilot programs for cool paving materials to determine whether the City
should establish a cool paving policy. Low Medium Equity 2 Engineering
(Transportatfon)
GS 3- 6 Explore creatfon of a Heat Island Reductfon Incentfve and Award program prioritfzing areas of
the City with the highest heat island coefficients as identffied in the City's 2021 Ground Cover,
Tree Canopy, and Carbon Sequestratfon Study. Incentfves and awards from governments, utfli-
tfes, and other organizatfons can be an effectfve way to spur individual heat island reductfon
actfons. Incentfves might include below-market loans, tax breaks, product rebates, grants, and
giveaways. Awards can reward exemplary work, highlight innovatfon, and promote solutfons
across the public and private sectors.
Low Medium Equity 3 Sustainability
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Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
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Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
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Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon HS 1: Educate, engage, and empower the public on health and safety risks
of climate change impacts
HS 1- 1 Establish a communicatfon campaign in alignment with the American Public Health Associatfon
Policy Number: 201711 and educate the public about the hazards of air pollutfon, including in-
door air quality, and the steps individuals can take such as reducing and eliminatfng fossil fuel
use, and available resources to reduce their exposure. Campaign to use a variety of communica-
tfon avenues to reach diverse audiences - partfcularly the City’s top vulnerable populatfons iden-
tffied in the City's Climate Vulnerability Assessment - include multfple methods such as events
at ADA compliant easily accessible locatfons, art, mail, public forums, digital surveys, social me-
dia, websites, etc. Provide easy-to-understand materials and provide childcare and ensure the
availability of translators and interpreters.
Medium Equity 1 Health Division
HS 1- 2 Engage both school districts and private schools to explore the possibility of developing and im-
plementfng an environmental educatfon-integrated curriculum. Low Equity 1 Community En-
gagement
HS 1- 3 Engage with the Public Health Department and other health related agencies to include health
impacts of climate change in Health Impact Assessments and annual reportfng while sharing in-
formatfon about climate risks to health.
Medium 1 Health Division
HS 1- 4 Improve resilience through community co-created educatfon, public and community lead ini-
taitfves. Increase awareness of climate change impacts and emphasize the need for household
and neighborhood preparatfon. Create actfvitfes and messages that capture public interest Pro-
vide opportunitfes for actfon and informatfon on city programs including transportatfon without
cars (biking, walking, transit), tree plantfng, climate friendly yards, etc.
Low Equity 2 Sustainability
HS 1- 5 Support capacity of neighborhood and community groups to implement climate mitfgatfon and
adaptatfon initfatfves. Low 2 Community En-
gagement
HS 1- 6 Encourage the Edina School district to re-establish Go Green committee where each school
sends a rep to monthly meetfngs to report on projects and share ideas. Also encourage schools
have Green teams for teachers, students and parents to promote actfons in line with CAP Goals
such as bike riding, ride sharing , electric charging statfons for EVs, gardens for food, etc.
Low 2 Community En-
gagement
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Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon HS 2 : Assist the City’s vulnerable populations in preparing for climate
change impacts.
HS 2- 1 Make air conditfoned public facilitfes available during poor air quality days and high heat days.
Prepare for public buildings to be used in different ways, both in lower-impact ways, such as
seniors using the library to cool down during hot June days, and as safe-havens during acute
emergencies.
High Equity 1 Health Division
HS 2- 2 Add climate preparedness elements to public health programs already aimed at vulnerable pop-
ulatfons and low-income households and dedicate increased funding to accommodate demand
for public health services among at-risk populatfons.
Medium 1 Health Division
HS 2- 3 Establish a protocol for providing assistance to vulnerable populatfons including low-income
populatfons, communitfes of color, older adults and people with disabilitfes that may face finan-
cial strain caused by climate hazards, such as higher utflity bills, educatfng on environmentally
friendly, cost effectfve alternatfves to air conditfoning, identffy funding sources to support those
populatfons, and provide linkage between those populatfons and supportfve resources. Include
outreach to understand how the City can better assist them in preparing to meet needs. Design
of outreach and protocol should include youth leadership and a convened group representfng
the different vulnerable communitfes in Edina to place their needs be at the center of the devel-
opment of the protocol and process.
Medium Equity 1 Health Division
HS 2- 4 Provide travel vouchers to vulnerable individuals to use during high heat emergencies since lack
of transportatfon is highly correlated to heat vulnerability. High Equity 2 Health Division
HS 2- 5 Create and make available an Emergency Response Toolkit offering tfps and suggestfons for resi-
dents to increase their emergency preparedness. Develop City-based program to support indi-
viduals and families who cannot afford to purchase supplies for household emergency prepared-
ness kits to adequately prepare their homes.
Medium Equity 2 Health Division
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Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon HS 2- 6 Ensure public safety staff is properly trained to recognize and respond to physical and behavioral
signs of heat related illness. Conduct climate change impacts and adaptatfon training for law
enforcement, fire, first responders, and utflitfes. Promote equity in hazard mitfgatfon, and
emergency response and recovery actfvitfes, and consider populatfons most vulnerable to
weather-related emergencies in all plans and exercises, including evacuatfon routes, transporta-
tfon for vulnerable populatfon groups, shelter in place locatfons, back-up power operatfons, ex-
tended access to fuel/power sources and drinking water, etc.
Medium Equity 2 Health Division
HS 3: Establish and update plans to address climate risks and impacts
HS 3- 1 Develop, test, train, and update emergency response plans that address hazards likely to be-
come more frequent or intense as the climate changes, including flood and extreme heat. Plan
for projected increases in weather-related emergencies, especially high-heat days, and the re-
sultfng potentfal for increased violence, mental illness, chemical dependency and addictfon. Co-
ordinate with County to update emergency plans with specific climate change-related emergen-
cy materials including press release templates; informatfon on cooling/heatfng centers, flood
and extreme heat, etc.
High 1 Health Division
HS 3- 2 Establish a policy that requires city infrastructure projects and capital budgets incorporate cli-
mate risk and vulnerability analysis and adaptatfon plans to ensure that future spending contrib-
utes to resilience.
High 1 Sustainability
HS 3- 3 Create preparedness and recovery plans for all City divisions. After weather-related emergency
events, assess response to identffy effectfveness, deficiencies and resources needed to build
future resilience.
Medium 2 Health Division
HS 3- 4 Conduct a health impact assessment to identffy areas with potentfal elevated health risks associ-
ated with climate impacts including unsafe levels of air pollutfon from vehicle traffic and other
sources. Prioritfze use of the data to implement modifying zoning or other improvements.
Medium Equity 2 Health Division
HS 3- 5 Coordinate with the County to develop a debris management plan to support response to se-
vere storm events and flooding. High Equity 2 Public Works
Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strate-Actfon HS 4: Strengthen community response capacity and social support net-
works
HS 4- 1 Encourage cross-sector collaboratfon (government, business, agency, tribes, non-profit organiza-
tfons) between entftfes working on climate change mitfgatfon and adaptatfon/resiliency. Low 1 Sustainability
HS 4- 2 Form a team to develop actfon plans to address climate-related mental health resilience at the
individual, neighborhood and community level. Develop projectfons and plans for addressing
future mental health needs in Edina. Provide culturally-appropriate resources for health profes-
sionals about the potentfal mental health impacts of climate change including seasonal affectfve
disorder (SAD) and grief counseling.
Medium Equity 1 Health Division
HS 4- 3 Support, leverage create relatfonships with, and enhance community networks and connectfons
for those who require special attentfon, such as people who are elderly, homebound, disabled,
isolated, or those likely to be in need of financial assistance during or after extreme weather
events (heat, cold and heavy precipitatfon).
High Equity 2 Community En-
gagement
HS 4- 4 Build capacity and leadership within communitfes most vulnerable to climate change impacts by
promotfng, supportfng and leveraging community-specific strategies, projects and events. High Equity 2 Sustainability
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Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years)
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Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon CE 1: Promote economic investment that aligns with the Climate Economy
and the goals of the Climate Action Plan
CE 1- 1 Partner with State and County waste management and local and regional recycling centers to
establish a program to encourage and promote new entrepreneurial businesses advancing the
use of recycled material feed stock, the utflizatfon of organics compostfng, and "Circular Econo-
my" concepts which further the goals of the CAP.
Low Low Equity 1 Economic Devel-
opment
CE 1- 2 Establish a Clean Energy business incubator to support the establishment of innovatfve energy
efficiency and renewable energy business models within the community. Model should priori-
tfze the development of opportunitfes for people with low income, under represented, and peo-
ple with vulnerabilitfes. Incubator services should include a public communicatfons campaign on
the services and benefits of partfcipatfng in an incubator, and how to become engaged. Incuba-
tor should consider a requirement for start up businesses receiving support to provide service/
products to under represented populatfons.
Medium Medium Equity 1 Economic Devel-
opment
CE 1- 3 Foster small business and green business development, partfcularly those which support the
goals of this Climate Actfon Plan such as those that increase resources or utflizatfon of renewa-
ble energy, energy efficiency, quality of life for vulnerable populatfons, improved resilience of
homes and local businesses, etc.
Low Low Equity 2 Economic Devel-
opment
CE 1- 4 Promote Edina as an environmentally friendly destfnatfon by highlightfng the businesses that are
taking steps to reduce resource consumptfon (Green Business Recognitfon program). Low Low 2 Economic Devel-
opment
CE 1- 5 Explore optfons to collaborate to create and promote a market for Certffied Compost from local
sources using City of Edina organic waste. Low Low 3 Health Division
CE 2: Promote workforce development for success in the climate economy
CE 2- 1 Review and suggest potentfal policy changes to identffy current and potentfal future need for
affordable housing including scenarios antfcipatfng climate immigratfon and migratfon poten-
tfals. Affordable housing locatfons should be located with easy access to climate economy jobs
and meet the Buildings and Energy, Transportatfon and Land Use, Climate Adaptatfon, Health
and Safety, and other goals of this CAP plan.
Medium Equity 1 Affordable Hous-
ing
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Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon
High GHG Reductfon
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years)
3 (3-7 years)
GHG
Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
emissions reductfons:
Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon: Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon CE 2- 2 Engage with local green jobs training providers to coordinate strategic planning and encourage
programs to develop local workforce capacity and assess, train, and place local residents to per-
form energy retrofits, solar pv installatfons, and other green improvements.
Low Low Equity 1 Community De-
velopment
CE 2- 3 Collaborate to establish a jobs training program focused on building workforce with deconstruc-
tfon skills and capacitfes. Job training program should focus on establishing job skills and place-
ment for low income individuals.
Low Low Equity 1 Buildings
CE 2- 4 Collaborate with the School District, local community colleges, unions, local non-profit/
community organizatfons, and employers to establish a paid Green Jobs apprentfceship and in-
ternship program. Program to facilitate the hiring of program graduates through the promotfon
and subsidized internship placement with employers within the City of Edina. Explore establish-
ing a cost sharing / resource sharing component with the businesses benefitfng from intern-
ships. Program to prioritfze internship candidates from households with low income and people
from under represented populatfons.
Medium Low Equity 2 Sustainability
CE 3: Encourage commercial properties and businesses and institutions to
plan for climate resilience
CE 3- 1 Collaborate with partners to ensure redundancy in telecommunicatfons and broadband net-
works to protect commerce and public safety in the event of natural or manmade disasters. Medium 1 Sustainability
CE 3- 2 Provide assistance vetting contractors offering energy, waste, and water audits and efficiency
upgrades, renewable energy installatfons, and EV readiness assessments or equipment installa-
tfons to local businesses. Contractor vetting should include clear indicatfon of important equity
consideratfons such as "small locally owned business", "Woman owned business", and "BIPOC
owned business". Include informatfon on financing optfons such grants and low/no cost assis-
tance.
Equity 1 Sustainability
CE 3- 3 Support climate resilience of local economy by preparing water, road, utflitfes, and other public
infrastructure for increased demands from climate change based on Edina Climate Risk and Vul-
nerability Assessment, Emergency Management Plan, and State climate change data and projec-
tfons.
Medium 1 Engineering
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Potentfal scale of greenhouse gas
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Resilience:
Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon CE 3- 4 Create an online assessment of business’ vulnerability/resiliency, including the following topics
and content:
Incentfves or Tax breaks available
Zero Waste improvements
Climate Resiliency
Energy: efficiency and renewables
Emergency Response
Low 2 Sustainability
CE 3- 5 Facilitate in-person discussions with community businesses to build relatfonships to identffy in-
dustry specific economic impacts Edina businesses (partfcularly small businesses and disadvan-
taged group businesses) face based on the climate change based on risks and hazards identffied
in this report, the Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, and the City/County emergency
management response plan. Collaborate with businesses to Identffy economic resilience strate-
gies in response to those economic vulnerabilitfes and conduct outreach to industry groups and
public-private partnerships to promote private sector investment addressing them.
Medium Equity 2 Economic Devel-
opment
CE 3- 6 Work with community businesses to explore the creatfon of an incentfvized “buy local” cam-
paign to enhance resilience of small local businesses. Low Equity 2 Economic Devel-
opment
CE 3- 7 Make sure key business infrastructure is recognized in the City and County’s general hazard mitf-
gatfon plan and emergency response plan. Medium 2 Health Division
CE 4: Establish dedicated sustainable financing for the City’s climate action
implementation
CE 4- 1 Advocate climate actfon related funding at State level including support of new state multfmodal
transportatfon funding source for transit, bicycle and pedestrian services and facilitfes and
statewide carbon tax or carbon cap generatfng new decarbonizatfon funding sources.
Medium Medium Equity 1 Sustainability
CE 4- 2 Identffy a sustainable funding source for the goals and actfons of this CAP in support of low-
income residents such as energy efficiency projects, mobility and low-carbon transportatfon,
and high quality local food programs.
Medium Medium Equity 1 Sustainability
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emissions reductfons:
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Potentfal scale or importance of the
climate resilience support:
Equity:
Those actfons with partfcular equity
opportunitfes, concerns, or considera-
tfons are identffied under “Equity”.
Phase:
Antfcipated general initfatfon
tfmeframe of the actfon:
Some Resilience Support
Moderate Resilience Support
High Resilience Support
Some GHG Reductfon
Moderate GHG Reductfon High GHG Reductfon
1 (1-3 years)
2 (2-5 years) 3 (3-7 years) Action GHG Resilience Equity Phase City Lead Strategy Actfon CE 4- 3 Establish a policy that accounts for all energy efficiency and renewable energy operatfonal cost
savings of City buildings and fleets. All savings to be invested into a Climate Actfon Fund as one
source of financing for the City's climate actfon efforts.
Medium Medium 1 Sustainability
CE 4- 4 Conduct a study to establish an Urban Forestry Product program to sell wood products, and
dedicate funds to climate actfon plan strategy implementatfon. Revenue sources could include:
sale of Ash tree logs removed as a part of the City's EAB management plan, selling tree storm
debris and tree trimming waste to waste-to-energy plant or pelletfzer, selling sugar taping rights
to Maple, Birch, and Walnut trees located on City property and right of way responsibility, etc.
Low Equity 1 Forestry
CE 4- 5 Add a Carbon Impact Fee to all new development as a percentage of the building permit fee.
Additfonal funds raised to be used for Climate Mitfgatfon and Adaptatfon implementatfon. Pro-
jects may apply for a refund if they install on-site renewable energy system and provide docu-
mentatfon that demonstrates the system will offset a minimum of 40% of the site’s energy con-
sumptfon, with sliding scale refunds provided for projects offsetting over 40%.
High High Equity 2 Sustainability
CE 4- 6 Establish a policy to utflize TIF (Tax increment Financing) to incentfvize Mitfgatfon and Adapta-
tfon actfons in line with the goals of the CAP. Medium Low Equity 1 Sustainability
CE 4- 7 Explore the potentfal of collaboratfons with donors, philanthropists, and non-profit foundatfons
to develop a Climate Actfon and Equity Fund for the City of Edina. Low Medium Equity 2 Sustainability
CE 4- 8 Explore adoptfng a tax financing mechanism such as a "resilience penny" property tax increase
of $0.01 per $100 of assessed value and dedicate additfonal funds for climate mitfgatfon and
climate adaptatfon strategies. Funds may be used directly, or may be used as a repayment
source for a bond issue.
High High Equity 2 Sustainability
Date: June 8, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.C.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:2024 Workplan Development Kickoff Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Begin drafting 2024 EEC workplan
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.
Date: June 8, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.D.
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