HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-10 EEC AgendaAgenda
Energy and Environment Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall - Community Room
Meeting will take place in person. Masks are optional.
Thursday, August 10, 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 July 13, 2023
V.Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues
or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the
number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items
that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment.
Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their
comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for
consideration at a future meeting.
VI.Reports/Recommendations
A.Draft Carryout Bag Fee Ordinance for Comment
B.2024 Workplan Development Discussion
C.Monthly call for communication requests
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Sta0 Comments
IX.Adjournment
The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public
process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli4cation, an
interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861
72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Date: August 10, 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 July
13, 2023
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve EEC meeting minutes, July 13, 2023
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
EEC Minutes: July 13, 2023
Agenda
Energy and Environment Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall - Community Room
Meeting will take place in person. Masks are optional.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
Chair Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:17pm.
II.Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Martinez, Vice Chair Lukens, Commissioners
Haugen, Weber, Dakane.
Absent: Commissioners Lanzas, Hovanec, Tessman, Schima, and student
commissioners Rawat and Machart.
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion by John Haugen to Approve Meeting Agenda. Seconded by Ukasha
Dakane. Motion Carried.
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission June 8, 2023
Motion by John Haugen to Approve Meeting Minutes. Seconded by
Ukasha Dakane. Motion Carried.
V.Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or
concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of
speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on
tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair
or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might
refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting.
VI.Reports/Recommendations
A.2023 Workplan Development Discussion
The Commission brainstormed ideas for the 2024 work plan. The work plan
will be approved by the Commission at their September meeting for
submittal to Council.
B.Staff Report for Comment: Carryout bag fee proposal
The following comments were received:
Extremely disappointed with staff recommendation
Lots of effort and may have no action
Just implement and don’t worry about staffing it.
Staff Report
Public input findings
Staffing requirements for staffing #’s and cost
How can staff recommend something against a CAP action?
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Staff Comments
IX.Adjournment
The EEC meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm.
Motion by John Haugen to Adjourn. Seconded by Ukasha Dakane. Motion
Carried.
T he City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If
you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print
documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Date: August 10, 2023 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Draft Carryout Bag Fee Ordinance for Comment Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
EEC is invited to provide informal comments on the carryout bag fee ordinance drafted in response to Council's
request.
INTRODUCTION:
In 2022, City Council approved a work plan initiative for Edina's resident volunteer Energy & Environment
Commission(External link) (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 EEC recommended to City Council at their February 7, 2023 meeting 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."
At their July 18 work session, Council confirmed their request that staff develop an ordinance for their
consideration.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft 8.7.23 Carryout Bag Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20
OF THE EDINA CITY CODE CONCERNING MERCHANT CARRYOUT BAGS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA ORDAINS:
Chapter 20 of the Edina City Code is amended by adding Article 14 to read as follows:
ARTICLE 14. CARRYOUT BAGS PROVIDED BY MERCHANTS TO
CUSTOMERS
Section 1. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly
indicates a different meaning:
Carryout bag means a paper, plastic, or similar bag that is provided by a merchant at the check-
out stand, cash register, point of sale, or other point of departure to a customer for the
purpose of transporting food or merchandise out of the establishment.
Carryout bags include:
(1) plastic bags;
(2) Compostable plastic bags;
(3) Paper bags; and
(4) Reusable bags
Carryout bags do not include:
(1) Produce and bulk good bags;
(2) Baked goods bags;
(2) Dry cleaning bags;
(3) Newspaper and doorhanger bags;
(4) Secondhand bags;
(6) Flower wrap bags;
(7) Prescription drug bags;
(8) Bags brought by a customer; and
(9) Bags used as prepared packaging for retail goods
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Merchant means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or
entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or
festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods, or materials including,
without limitation, clothing, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly
to a customer. This includes entities that meet the definition of “retail” and “food
establishment” as defined by Edina City Code. Food banks and other food assistance programs
are not considered to be merchants for the purposes of this section.
Pass-through charge means a charge to be collected by merchants from their customers when
providing carryout bags, and retained by merchants to be used at their discretion.
Point-of-sale system means a cash register, credit card machine, or other device that can be
programmed or is capable of being used to itemize purchases including a description and/or
cost for each item, which can calculate sales tax, add applicable fees, or which is capable of
generating sale reports.
Recyclable Paper Bag: a paper bag that is 100% recyclable including the handles, contains at least
40% post-consumer paper content, and displays the words “Recyclable” and “made from 40%
post-consumer recycled content (or other applicable amount) in a visible manner on the
outside of the bag.
Section 2. Carryout bag requirements.
(a) Merchants shall collect a pass-through charge of not less than five (5) cents for each
carryout bag provided to customers. It shall be a violation of this section for any
merchant to pay or otherwise reimburse a customer for any portion of the pass-
through charge. All merchants shall indicate on the customer transaction receipt the
number of carryout bags provided and the total amount of the pass-through charge.
Merchants may use the revenue from the five-cent charge at their discretion.
(b) Merchants offering paper carryout bags must ensure that bags meet the definition of
recyclable paper bag, stated in Section 1 above.
(c) Merchants offering plastic carryout bags must provide for the on-site collection of
plastic bag recycling, co-located with garbage containers.
a. If garbage receptacles are available to customers, then receptacles for separate
plastic bag recycling must also be made available to customers in the same
location.
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b. If garbage receptacles are not available to customers and are instead placed in
areas for use by staff only, then receptacles for separate plastic bag recycling are
only required in those locations.
c. Merchant shall arrange for the collection of plastic bag recycling by a licensed
solid waste collector for delivery to an appropriate transfer station or processing
facility.
(d) Merchants shall provide, upon annual request by the City, a report identifying the
number and value of the carryout bag fees charged to customers.
Section 3. Exceptions.
Merchants are not required to collect a pass-through charge from anyone with a voucher or
electronic benefits card issued under the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) or Temporary
Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) support programs, or the federal Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as Basic Food), or a recognized Minnesota food
assistance program.
Section 4. Enforcement. The City shall have the duty and the authority to enforce provisions
of this chapter pursuant to City Code Chapter 1, Sec. 17-19.
Section 6. Effective Date. July 1, 2024.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Published:
Attest __________________________ _______________________________
Sharon Allison, City Clerk James Hovland, Mayor
Please publish in the Edina Sun Current - Send two affidavits of publication.
Bill to Edina City Clerk
Date: August 10, 2023 Agenda Item #: VI.B.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:2024 Workplan Development Discussion Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Begin drafting 2024 EEC workplan.
Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yWddItL5Bevd-188UYOydIJx0P 9pjIpx0e39riYlnpc/edit?
usp=sharing.
Eden Prairie Commission work plan is included here as an example and for work plan initiatives inspiration.
INTRODUCTION:
Commission Member Handbook is a resource to guide workplanning process. Commissions develop proposed
work plans from June - August. Commission approves proposed workplan in September. Chair presents proposed
work plan to Council in October. Staff present recommendations to Council in November. Council approves
work plan in December.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2024 Commission Work Plan Template
CAP Commission Menu
EXAMPLE Eden Prairie Commission Work Plan
FYI: 2023 EEC Work Plan
Page 1 of 2
Commission Name
2024 Proposed Work Plan
1 Initiative Type:
Project, Ongoing/Annual, Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Initiative Description:
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
2 Initiative Type:
Project, Ongoing/Annual, Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Initiative Description:
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
= commission
= staff
Page 2 of 2
3 Initiative Type:
Project, Ongoing/Annual, Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Initiative Description:
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
4 Initiative Type:
Project, Ongoing/Annual, Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Initiative Description:
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
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Strategy Action Potential Council Charge
BE 1-7 Create a welcome packet for new businesses, which will provide information on all the energy efficiency improvement resources and opportunities. Report and Recommend
BE 3-2 Explore the development of renewable energy program(s) which increase utilization of on-site / in-community renewable energy while creating benefit
for low-income community members. Example programs include City of Dubuque Low Income Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC), Leech Lake Band of
Ojibwe Community Solar for Community Action, and Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute Community Solar Program Model. Goal: 16,000 MWh clean
energy delivered through programs annually by 2030.Study and Report
BE 4-2 Partner with institutions and businesses within Edina to secure commitments to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals of
this Climate Action Plan, achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.Review and Decide
BE 4-5 Create an educational program to inform residential and commercial properties about renewable energy opportunities including technologies that
eliminate on-site fossil fuel use.Review and Decide (Event or
handout materials)
Buildings &
Energy 1-5
Partner with local organizations and businesses to educate the public and promote the adoption of energy efficiency habits like purchasing high-efficiency
equipment, turning the lights off in unused spaces and at night, having efficient indoor temperature control, and promote home energy audits among
their staff and students.
Report and Recommend or
Review and Decide (Event)
Environmental
Health HS 2-2
Add climate preparedness elements to public health programs already aimed at vulnerable populations and low-income households and dedicate
increased funding to accommodate demand for public health services among at-risk populations. Study and Report
GS 2-7
Establish a policy to identify, create, and promote incentives to assist homeowners and households with low incomes to cover some of the cost of
converting traditional lawns by planting pollinator friendly food gardens, permaculture, wildflowers, clover or native grasses in an effort to slow the Study and Report
GS 2-8
p p g g p p p g
native plantings, "carbon gardening" strategies for ornamental gardens, and produce gardens, tree profile rebuilding, elimination of synthetic fertilizer
and pesticide use, high mow deck settings, use of biochar amendments, polyculture lawn mixture and other beneficial greenspace practices included in Study and Report
HS 1-1
Establish a communication campaign in alignment with the American Public Health Association Policy Number: 201711 and educate the public about the
hazards of air pollution, including indoor air quality, and the steps individuals can take such as reducing and eliminating fossil fuel use, and available
resources to reduce their exposure. Review and Decide
HS 2-5
Create and make available an Emergency Response Toolkit offering tips and suggestions for residents to increase their emergency preparedness. Develop
City-based program to support individuals and families who cannot afford to purchase supplies for household emergency preparedness kits to adequately
prepare their homes.Study and Report
LF 1-4
Study and report on options to incentivize and reward soil best management practice for urban lawns, gardens, landscaping, parks, open spaces, prairies,
environmentally sensitive areas, and agricultural land uses.Study and Report
LF 2-3
Promote and expand public education campaigns to encourage purchasing and supporting restaurants which use locally grown and produced food at the
individual and institutional level (add targeting of disadvantaged, food insecure, and elder populations). Collaborate with under represented groups to
identify culturally preferred foods and advocate for their cultivation and increased availability locally. Review and Decide
LF 4-2
Establish a Green Business Refrigeration upgrade cost sharing incentive program providing a 25% matching grant for qualified buildings and applicants to
switch to green refrigeration practices. Study and ReportLocal Food LF 1-
2
Support existing school and community gardens and provide opportunities to expand community growing spaces with a focus on locating garden
infrastructure to serve youth, immigrant, and people with lower incomes or who are experiencing food insecurity. Community growing and garden Review and Decide (Project)
TL 1-5
Establish a branded communications campaign to promote increased alternative transportation use, with a particular focus on short distance trips (ie <2
miles) including school and other daily commutes.Report and Recommend
TL 3-4
Eliminate parking minimums to reduce surface parking and institute new parking pricing models to maintain 85% utilization (performance-based parking,
off-street parking tax, dynamic pricing, etc.) Report and Recommend
Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: Work Plan options
TL 3-4
Identify underutilized paved areas and incentivize conversion to sustainable green space or infill development. Conversion focus should take into
consideration neighborhood's greenspace, heat island mitigation, affordable housing, and bike/walk mobility needs and prioritize site utilization based on Study and Report
TL 4-5
Develop incentive and educational programs to transition lawn care companies and homeowners from using fuel-burning lawn equipment (e.g., lawn
mowers, blowers) to electric.Study and Report
W 1-3
Study and report on a possible opt-in water reduction program targeting water reduction goals of 20% or more per site. Offer free technical resources to
large institutions and businesses to identify specific opportunities for employees or customers to conserve water and incorporate water efficiency into
internal operations. Study and Report
W 1-6
Conduct a Water Conservation "challenge" campaign ask participants to reduce water consumption through water use behavior change strategies,
irrigation system utilization, and replacement of fixtures like shower heads with WaterSense certified fixtures.Study and Report
Waste WM 1-2
Support collaborative consumption community projects, such as neighborhood compost projects, tool libraries, and repair cafes through mini-grant
programs.Study and Report
WM 2-3
Conduct an organics waste collection pilot project with a sample of City businesses to test the interest, methodology, and amount of commercial food
waste that would need to be accommodated by a commercial organics collection program. Explore possible incentives for food retailers, restaurants, and
institutions to participate in food waste reuse and recycling programs.Study and Report
WM 3-2 Explore a requirement that all waste be recycled or salvaged at large construction sites.Study and Report
WM 4-5 Promote and partner to support a Fix It Fair at the Library and create a resource list for reuse.Review and Decide (Event)
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION OVERVIEW
Sustainability Commission regular meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. The City Staff Liaison to the
Sustainability Commission is Jennifer Fierce.
Charter
Citizen Advisory Sustainability Commission. The Citizen Advisory Sustainability Commission (“CASC”) shall act in an advisory capacity to the City
Council and staff about policies and practices that promote the sustainable development and conservation of Eden Prairie’s air, water, and land
resources; reduction of residential and commercial solid waste; and the more efficient use of energy in the economic activities of both the public
and private sectors, which may include the following.
1. The Commission shall have the following roles and responsibilities:
a. Review, examination and evaluation of the City’s operating policies and practices with the goal of improving performance in this
area through the recommendation of Best Management Practices. The CASC shall recommend the inclusion of appropriate
environmental conservation and protection measures into the planning process. Where environmental policy mandates of the
state and local agencies require the City’s response, the CASC may serve as the body to examine alternatives and make
recommendations to the City Council.
b. Provide recommendations as to oversight and accountability for municipal and private initiatives in the area of environmental
policies that impact Eden Prairie’s energy and natural resources. The Commission shall serve as the liaison and monitoring body
for community events and activities that are relevant to the Commission’s purpose.
c. Educate the community, including Eden Prairie schools and community groups, about the impact of advances in environmental
science, engineering, product development and policies to produce a better-informed citizenry about environmental
conservation.
2. In pursuance of the above stated roles and responsibilities the Commission shall perform the following work tasks:
a. Recommend best practices for energy conservation for Eden Prairie’s citizens, businesses, institutions and City government,
including the 20/40/15 initiative.
b. Encourage energy efficiency through appropriate building code improvements.
c. Recommend opportunities to increase the City’s use of alternative energy.
d. Recommend ways to develop a comprehensive recycling, reuse and municipal solid waste (MSW) reduction program.
e. Recommend ways to improve water quality in Eden Prairie.
f. Promote tree planting, native landscapes and infiltration of water runoff with rain gardens and other techniques to maintain
healthy urban native landscapes and reduce water consumption.
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g. Recommend ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality in Eden Prairie.
h. Recommend ways to integrate natural resource initiatives and programs into other areas of Eden Prairie government, including
other commissions and groups, to better promote natural resource management and conservation.
i. Educate the public, professional associations, organizations, businesses and industries about improving the community’s
environment, both natural and man-made.
2022 Commission Members
Commission members who served in 2022 included:
Commission Member Appointed Term Expires/Expired
Jeanne DeSanctis 4/2019 3/31/2022
Priya Senthilkumar 4/2019 3/31/2022
Daniel Katzenberger 4/2020 3/31/2023
Cindy Hoffman 4/2021 3/31/2024
Aaron Poock 4/2021 3/31/2024
Emily Eddy-Theis 4/2021 3/31/2024
Jeff Nobleza 4/2021 3/31/2024
Carolyn Wieland 4/2022 3/31/2024
Laura Bishop 4/2022 3/31/2025
Tim Conners 4/2022 3/31/2025
Gretchen Enninga 4/2022 3/31/2025
Student Representative School Year Term
Abi Rajasekaran 2021/2022 Fall 2021/Spring 2022
Amoligha Timma 2021/2022 Fall 2021/Spring 2022
Anna Maristela 2021/2022 Fall 2021/Spring 2022
Augie Stukenborg 2021/2022 Fall 2021/Spring 2022
Julia Harris 2021/2022 Fall 2021/Spring 2022
Muthu Meenakshisundaram 2021/2022 Fall 2021/Spring 2022
Tanvi Bhujle 2022/2023 Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Mia Cain 2022/2023 Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Palak Dhiman 2022/2023 Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Maura Fitzgerald 2022/2023 Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Tyler Little 2022/2023 Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Taylor Oliver 2022/2023 Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Suchita Sah 2022/2023 Fall 2022/Spring 2023
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SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION 2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Public Events
Hosted city’s first EV Ride and Drive Event. 25 residents and businesses displayed their vehicles and answered questions from curious potential
EV owners. 300 residents attended to test drive and learn more about how an EV would work for them.
Curbside and Electronics Drop Off Recycling Events – Promoted curbside recycling pick up and two drop off recycling event at the Yard Waste
site. Wrote down the costs for each family by $10 – total write down of $5,600. 564 households participated in the three events.
Held city’s first Fix It Clinic in coordination with Hennepin County to encourage residents to repair items instead of dispose of them.
Participated in EP AM Rotary’s first Eco Expo to share sustainability info with residents and participants.
Sustainable Eden Prairie Awards – Reviewed nominations, selected winners and presented awards.
Programs and Learning
GreenStep Cities – Awarded Step 4 & 5 designation again for 2022.
Sustainable Building Standard - Reviewed proposed Sustainable Building Standard for new development and provided feedback and
recommendation to the City Council.
ReACT Eden Prairie Program Development – Launched educational and recognition program for residential climate action.
Home Electrification – Began program development to promote fuel switching and home beneficial electrification.
Hennepin County Recycling Support – Promoted County food waste challenge and Master Recycler programs.
Home Energy Squad Intercity Challenge – Promoted home energy squad audits as part of a metro competition between cities.
Community Center Solar Garden – Promoted subscriptions for CSG to be built on the Community Center to residents.
Climate Action Plan – Reviewed update and continued to work on implementation actions.
Water Quality & Conservation Update – Reviewed city programming, offered input on conservation best practices.
Organics Recycling Rebate – Promote organics recycling program with up to $50 rebate. $8,700 in rebate funds distributed.
Participated in metro-wide meetings of Environmental Commissions to learn and share best practices.
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SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION 2023 WORK PLAN
Sustainability Commission 2023 Work Plan
Activity 1: Climate Action Plan Implementation
Description Relevant CAP Action and/or Goal Time Frame
1.1 ReACT Eden Prairie – Continue promoting
residential best practice education and
recognition program.
• Promote renewable energy.
• Promote utility renewable energy programs.
• Provide education on green power programs.
• Facilitate development of green neighborhoods/green
teams.
• Promote transit, ride-share, bike transportation options.
• 34% of HH by 2030 participate in energy conservation
program.
• 98% of HH by 2030 participate in energy-saving behavior
change activities.
• 5% of city electricity load met by on-site solar PV by 2025.
• 2.9% of HH by 2030 participate in green power purchase
program.
• 7% reduction in VMT/capita by 2030.
• 30% of passenger vehicles and 15% of light trucks in city
are EV by 2030.
Ongoing
Electrify Everything MN Program – Launch
education and possible cost share program to
support residential building electrification
through electrification measures.
• Explore incentives to promote fuel switching.
• 17% of residential buildings switched from natural gas to
electricity for space/water heating by 2030.
Education
campaign
throughout 2023
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Sustainability Commission 2023 Work Plan
Host EV Ride and Drive event. 30% of passenger vehicles and 15% of light trucks in city are EV by
2030.
Q3 2023
Review best practices and metrics information
for annual GreenStep Cities reporting.
Expand implementation of GreenStep Cities best practices for
energy efficiency in public buildings.
Q1 2023
Resident Learning Sessions – Resident-led
educational workshops to highlight different
sustainable topics of interest.
Create neighborhood Green Teams/Green Team Academy. Q2-Q4 2023
Green Power Purchase Campaign – Encourage
participation in Xcel or MN Valley green power
purchase programs through marketing
campaign, resident challenge, etc.
• Promote participation in Xcel Energy’s renewable energy
programs such as Windsource & Renewable Connect.
• 2.9% of residents participate by 2030.
Q2 2023
Support outreach to identify eligible properties
for whole-home electrification upgrades
(Federal Congressionally Directed Spending
Allocation)
• Explore incentives to promote fuel switching.
• 17% of residential buildings switched from natural gas to
electricity for space/water heating by 2030.
Q2, Q3 & Q4 2023
Advocacy
• Support efforts at state legislature to
allow cities to adopt a more advanced
energy code for commercial buildings.
• Provide feedback relevant to Climate
Action Plan goal on any utility planning
process as needed.
• Provide feedback on city policies that
impact Climate Action Plan goals.
• Support statewide policies such as energy code updates.
• Enforce current and future energy codes.
• Lobby for stretch energy code legislation.
• Prepare for grid modernization and battery systems.
Q1 & Q2 2023
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Sustainability Commission 2023 Work Plan
Activity 2: Waste and Recycling
Description Relevant City/County/State Goals Time Frame
Support drop-off and curbside bulk recycling
events. Educate pubic on proper disposal for
construction waste.
Recycle 75% of waste and send zero waste to landfills by 2030.
(Hennepin County)
Q2 2023
Continue community education around
recycling, including promotion and education
around organics recycling and rebate program.
Evaluate opportunity for online education
forums or in-person events.
Recycle 75% of waste and send zero waste to landfills by 2030.
(Hennepin County)
Ongoing
Host a Fix It Clinic event. Recycle 75% of waste and send zero waste to landfills by 2030.
(Hennepin County)
Q2 2023
Encourage zero waste community events where
possible.
Recycle 75% of waste and send zero waste to landfills by 2030.
(Hennepin County)
Ongoing
Plate to Garden Compost Promotion at Arbor
Day
Recycle 75% of waste and send zero waste to landfills by 2030.
(Hennepin County)
Q2 2023
Garden Tool Swap at Arbor Day Recycle 75% of waste and send zero waste to landfills by 2030.
(Hennepin County)
Q2 2023
Food-based Business Front End Composting
Promotion
Recycle 75% of waste and send zero waste to landfills by 2030.
(Hennepin County)
Q2 2023
MF Residential Recycling Support Recycle 75% of waste and send zero waste to landfills by 2030.
(Hennepin County)
Q3 2023
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Activity 3: Water Quality
Description Relevant City/County/State Goals Time Frame
Receive a water resources update (geese
management, lake management, clean up, lake
monitoring results, etc.)
Preserved and Beautiful Environment (Eden Prairie) Q3 2023
Support and promote city water conservation
and quality rebate programs.
Innovative and Sustainable Practices (Eden Prairie) Q2 and Q3 2023
Promote Adopt-a-Drain, pet waste, and smart
salting strategies.
Preserved and Beautiful Environment (Eden Prairie) Q2 and Q3 2023
Promote turf removal and native pollinator
plantings in residential and commercial
properties.
Preserved and Beautiful Environment (Eden Prairie) Q2 and Q3 2023
Activity 4: Education and Community Events
Description Relevant City/County/State Goals Time Frame
Promote utility programs and rebates that
support Climate Action Plan goals.
Communitywide carbon neutrality by 2050. (Eden Prairie) Ongoing
Participate in metro-wide learning
opportunities with Commission members from
other cities.
Innovative and Sustainable Practices (Eden Prairie) Ongoing
Participate in community organization planned
events to promote relevant Sustainable Eden
Prairie initiatives to attendees.
Sense of Community (Eden Prairie) Q1 or Q2 2023
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Participate in Arbor Day event to promote
relevant Sustainable Eden Prairie initiatives to
attendees. Support student commissioners with
project promotional booths.
Sense of Community (Eden Prairie) Q2 2023
Participate in Spring Park Clean Up Day as a
group.
Preserved and Beautiful Environment (Eden Prairie) Q2 2023
Participate in Citywide Open House to promote
Sustainable Eden Prairie initiatives.
Sense of Community (Eden Prairie) Q4 2023
Review and award annual Sustainable Eden
Prairie Award recipients.
Innovative and Sustainable Practices (Eden Prairie) Q3 2023
Explore idea of Sustainable Eden Prairie Home
tour to educate residents on energy
technology, pollinator gardens, etc.
Innovative and Sustainable Practices (Eden Prairie) Q3 2023
EEC
Current Reporting Date: Apr 10, 2023
Report Created On: Apr 01, 2023
Report Legend Priority No Update Overdue
Plan Label And Number Description Initiative Type Council
Charge Deliverable Status Progress Leads Last Update Date Last Update
Commission Name 1.3 Energy & Environment Commission
The Commission advises the City Council on energy
conservation, waste reduction and environmental and
conservation e orts.
Status Pending: 100.0%
Initiative 1.3.1 No Mow May 2.0
Consider, if any, recommended changes to No Mow May
(NMM) are needed, including program expansion to
other property types (condos, commercial, etc.) and
report-back method for residents.
Establish a communication strategy with support from
the City Communication area.
Link NMM promotion with the promotion of rain and
pollinator gardens.
Explore ways for residents to add additional "greening"
e orts beyond NMM, including soil health
Project Support No Mow May event. Tessman, Martinez,
Rawat
Initiative 1.3.2 Green Business Recognition Program
Strengthen and bring more business to the Green
Business Recognition Program. Establish an annual
outreach and recruitment calendar including spring
communications campaign; present at Chamber, Rotary
and other relevant business associations
Add bike rack fund participation as part of rubric, as
well as one-stop lighting audits, tree preservation.
On-going / Annual Support Green Business Recognition program. Lukens, Hovanec,
Lanzas
Initiative 1.3.3 Tree Recognition Campaign
“Parade of Trees” tree recognition campaign around
Arbor Day
Residents submit photos and locations of special trees.
Trees are mapped and residents are invited to do a
walking tour to see the trees. Tree photos can be used in
social media to raise awareness around Edinaʼs tree
canopy.
EEC may award special tree recognitions: “most
climbable tree,” “spookiest,” etc.
Mayor will be invited to recognize beloved trees during
Mayorʼs Minute
Project Develop a campaign for tree recognition.Lukens, Hovanec,
Haugen
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Status Pending Progress 0%
4 Status Pending Progress 0%
4 Status Pending Progress 0%
4 Status Pending Progress 0%
Plan Label And Number Description Initiative Type Council
Charge Deliverable Status Progress Leads Last Update Date Last Update
Initiative 1.3.4 Commercial Tree Ordinance
Assess Edinaʼs Commercial Tree Ordinance by comparing to
similar ordinances adopted in relevant cities; determine if
changes should be made.
Project Report and recommendations to City Council.Haugen, Tessman,
Weber
Initiative 1.3.5 Time of Sale Energy Disclosure Program
Review the program currently under implementation in
Bloomington and Minneapolis. Analyze local data and evaluate
if it is a program that can be implemented in the city of Edina.
Project Report to City Council.Martinez, Schima,
Lukens, Weber
Initiative 1.3.6 Parking (Planning Commission Work Plan)
Consideration of future of parking in Edina to identify parking
initiatives to pursue in the next 10-15 years, in what order and
what commissions/resources should be assigned to each.
Planning Commission will be the lead. ETC & EEC will review
and comment on final report and recommendation from
Planning Commission.
Project Review and comment on the Planning Commission report and
recommendations.
All
Initiative 1.3.7 Boulevard Tree Planting (Transportation Commission Work
Plan)
Review options for replacement and new boulevard tree
planting program. (Greenspace + Trees Strategy GS1).
Project Review and comment on the Transportation Commission's
report for Council.
All
Initiative 1.3.8 Climate Action Plan HS 4-3 (Human Rights & Relations
Commission Work Plan)
Evaluate community organizations, networks, and connections
serving those who require special attention, such as people who
are elderly, homebound, isolated, living with disabilities, or
those likely to need financial assistance, during or a er extreme
weather events (e.g., heat, cold, and heavy precipitation). EEC
will review and comment on approved report.
Project Review and comment on Human Rights and Relations
Commission report for Council.
All
Initiative 1.3.9 Carryout Bag awareness and outreach plan implementation
Partner with City sta to implement an awareness and
outreach plan to inform residents and businesses of
merchant bag fee requirement. Gather stakeholder
input in early 2023 to inform ordinance development,
once passed the EEC will contribute to a promotional
campaign to raise awareness and support businesses to
integrate the new requirement ahead of 2024 e ective
date.
Project Support City sta in implementing sta -created outreach and
awareness plan
Dakane, Martinez,
Hovanec
3 Status Pending Progress 0%
1 Status Pending Progress 0%
2 Status Pending Progress 0%
2 Status Pending Progress 0%
2 Status Pending Progress 0%
4 Status Pending Progress 0%
Date: August 10, 2023 Agenda Item #: VI.C.
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