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Home My WebLink About2016 EEC Work PlanApproved by City Council on December 15, 2015 Initiative 5 added #4 by City Council on April 19, 2016 Board/Commission: Energy and Environment Commission 2016 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative 1 ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments City’s Partners in Energy (PiE) initiative • Up to three EEC members will participate constructively in the City’s Partners in Energy (PiE) initiative. These members will provide periodic updates to the EEC on the status of the action plan. • The EEC will review and comment on the draft Energy Action Plan before it is presented to the City Council. 2016 None Environmental Engineer, 40hrs Assistant Finance Director, 20hrs City Manager 8hrs (Staff estimate for planning phase) The Partners in Energy initiative was approved by Council. Additional Staff needs for implementation phase should be assessed by Council and Manager at the time of plan approval. Progress Report: Initiative 2 ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments Support efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by City of Edina municipal government operations. 1. GHG Measurement. Create protocol, methodology and metrics for measurement of the City's GHG production. Create baselines for GHG reduction goals for the City's buildings, fleet and utility operations. 2. Support efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the City of Edina 3. City Capital Process Environmental Considerations Initiative. Commission will 1. April 2016 2. July 2016 3. April 2016 Staff time Staff Time Staff Time Unknown Staff, 20hrs Public Works, 8hrs Finance, 8hrs Approved by City Council on December 15, 2015 Initiative 5 added #4 by City Council on April 19, 2016 research and develop options for City staff to more explicitly describe the GHG production of proposed capital improvements proposed for the City's CIP budget process. 4. City Fleet Environmental Audit. Receive a presentation from City staff concerning the City's vehicle fleet and how decisions are made that shape the size and nature of the fleet. Provide comments and ideas to staff regarding the City's fleet management practices. 4. Dec. 2016 Fleet Manager, 8hrs Progress Report: Initiative 3 ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments Support tangible efforts and projects in the community that promote the reduction of energy consumption and GHG. 1. Support the City's effort to create a Community Solar Garden at City's Public Works and Parks Maintenance Facility. 2. Support the City's effort to participate in the Metropolitan Council's proposed Community Solar Garden project. 3. Expand the City's subsidized Home Energy Squad (HES) installs for residents. City will fund 100 HES installs at a cost of not more than $5,000. Early 2016 Early 2016 Early 2016 TBD by City Mgr None $5000 (consultant) Engineering, 60hrs Engineering, 24hrs Engineering, 2hrs Progress Report: Initiative 4 ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments Work with City Staff to revise Chapter 10 of City Comprehensive Plan 1. Update Ch. 10 to reflect progress in City operations and City metrics since 2008 Plan was TBD – depends upon City Staff None Engineering, Planning, Public Works staff as needed Approved by City Council on December 15, 2015 Initiative 5 added #4 by City Council on April 19, 2016 issued 2. Revise City sustainability goals (i) to align with state and city policies, (ii) establish interim goals for sectors (i.e. energy, transportation, waste/recycling, etc.), and (iii) establish and maintain quarterly or annual metrics that measure progress towards goals 3. Work to create City staff driven processes for long-term ownership of sustainability measures and implementation of Chapter 10. schedule for revision of City Comp Plan Progress Report: Initiative 5 ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments Solid Waste, Organics and Recycling Management. 1. Research and Report on MPCA compost rule- making process and its impact on City operations 2. Research and Report on proposal to ban Styrofoam food packaging materials in Edina 3. Research and Report on the alternatives for reorganizing the manner in which solid waste is collected from single family homes in Edina. 4. Study and report on the advisability of implementing a ban on the use of plastic bags, similar in scope the ban recently adopted in the City of Minneapolis, in the City of Edina. Q3 2016 Q2 2016 Q4 2016 None None None or minimal Recycling Coordinator, 8hrs Recycling Coordinator, Unknown hours. Recycling Coordinator, Unknown hours. The reported total tons of recycling collected by the licensed haulers in Edina for 2014 was 2377 tons and for 2013 was 2044 tons. Numbers for 2015 are not yet in for the year Progress Report: Initiative 6 ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments Public Education. 1. Plan and execute the annual ECC Community Education Event 1. Q2 2016 Staff time plus event costs Communications Specialist, 40hrs Successful annual event held in 2015; film series held in 1 H 2015 but currently suspended Approved by City Council on December 15, 2015 Initiative 5 added #4 by City Council on April 19, 2016 2. Student members will create and execute a plan for 2016 student activities 2. Ongoing None Annual event has run about $1500-$2500 in past years. Progress Report: Initiative 7 ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required (To be completed by Staff Liaison) Liaison Comments Water 1) Continue water drain education and stenciling efforts 2) Receive annual report from City staff on Edina water quality issues and activities 3) Continue winter salt education efforts 4) Actively monitor the activities of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Engineering 8hrs Engineering 4hrs Engineering 4hrs Engineering 2hrs Progress Report: Ongoing Responsibilities Annual Green Purchasing Report Annual joint meetings with City Council and City Manager Green Step Cities reporting Other Work Plan Ideas Considered for Current Year or Future Years Proposed Month for Joint Work Session (one time per year, up to 60 minutes): March Council Comments: Work plans proposed by the Boards and Commissions were reviewed at the December 1 work session. The following changes/comments were made and are reflected on this work plan: • Initiative 1 – changed language as recommended by City Manager • Initiative 2 – changed language as recommended by City Manager • Initiative 3 – changed language as recommended by City Manager Approved by City Council on December 15, 2015 Initiative 5 added #4 by City Council on April 19, 2016 • Remove prior initiative 5 - EEC will hold a 90 minute working session with City Council • Initiative 5 –changed language as recommended by City Manager • Initiative 6 – changed language as recommended by City Manager • Initiative 7 – added initiative as recommended by City Manager • Ongoing Responsibilities – changed language as recommended by City Manager