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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-12 EEC Meeting Packet Meeting location: Edina City Hall Community Room 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN Energy & Environment Commission Meeting Agenda Thursday, June 12, 2025 7:00 PM Accessibility Support: 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 amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1. Minutes 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations 5.1. Welcome New Member Sloane LaCasse 6. Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share issues or concerns that are not scheduled for a future public hearing. Items that are on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. 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. 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. 7. Reports/Recommendations 7.1. 2026-27 Commission Work Plan 7.2. Work Plan Item 1, CAP Prioritization 8. Chair and Member Comments 9. Staff Comments Page 1 of 25 9.1. Tree Ordinance Update 9.2. GreenCorps Member Update 10. Adjournment Page 2 of 25 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 12, 2025 Item Activity: Approve Meeting: Energy & Environment Commission Agenda Number: 4.1 Prepared By: Chad Millner, Engineering Director Item Type: Minutes Department: Engineering Item Title: Minutes Action Requested: Approve meeting minutes. Information/Background: Receive and approve May 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Supporting Documentation: 1. May 8 EEC Minutes Page 3 of 25 MINUTES OF THE ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025 Meeting location: Edina City Hall Community Room 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 1. Call to Order Chair Lukens called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. then shared the procedure for public hearing and community comment. 2. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Lukens, Weber, Bartholomew, Tessman, Schima, and Martinez-Salgado. Absent were Commissioners Walker, Haugen, Dakane, and student Commissioners Langsweirdt and Srivastav. 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda Schima made a motion, seconded by Bartholomew, to Approve Meeting Agenda. Motion carried. 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1. Approval of Meeting Minutes Schima made a motion, seconded by Martinez-Salgado, to Approve Meeting Minutes. Motion carried. 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations 5.1. Water Resources Update Water Resources Manager Jessica V. Wilson presented the annual water resources update. 6. Community Comment Edina Resident and Minnesota Water Steward Sue Nissen reminded the Commission about the importance of chloride pollution from her presentation in April and requested they add something to their future workplan. Sue also thanked the Commission for their work on the tree protection ordinance and how it helped save a tree in her neighborhood. 7. Reports/Recommendations Page 4 of 25 7.1. Work Plan Item 1, CAP Prioritization Liaison Bayer reviewed the CAP Prioritization summary for Buildings & Energy sector. EEC discussed and provided comments. 8. Chair and Member Comments • Chair Lukens thanked fellow commissioners for tabling at the Earth Day Festival, as well as other events. 9. Staff Comments 9.1. Bag Fee Reporting Liaison Bayer shared a memo summarizing the bag fee reporting data collected for July 1- December 31, 2024. The report is available on the city website and was shared with Council. The same data request will be made in 2026 for 2025 full year reporting. 10. Adjournment Bartholomew made a motion, seconded by Schima, to Adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Page 5 of 25 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 12, 2025 Item Activity: Information Meeting: Energy & Environment Commission Agenda Number: 5.1 Prepared By: Chad Millner, Engineering Director Item Type: Report & Recommendation Department: Engineering Item Title: Welcome New Member Sloane LaCasse Action Requested: None Information/Background: Welcome New Member Sloane LaCasse to the EEC. Supporting Documentation: None Page 6 of 25 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 12, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion Meeting: Energy & Environment Commission Agenda Number: 7.1 Prepared By: Chad Millner, Engineering Director Item Type: Other Department: Engineering Item Title: 2026-27 Commission Work Plan Action Requested: No action. Information/Background: Edina Boards & Commissions are moving to a 2-year work plan cycle. EEC will create a 2026-27 work plan this year, including participating in a City Council work session on July 15 to discuss priorities. EEC should discuss work plan priorities ahead of this meeting. Priorities should be as specific as possible but do not need to be tied to a specific council charge yet. Liaison Bayer prepared a list of ideas based on previous commission discussions, suggestions from community comment or special presentations and staff suggestions. Supporting Documentation: 1. Staff Memo, Commission Work Plan Transition 2. Guide to Commission Charges 3. To EEC - Work Plan Ideas 2026-2027 4. 2026-2027 Commission Work Plan Template Page 7 of 25 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Background The City Council establishes boards and commission to increase resident engagement in city work and provide opportunities for residents to serve the community and participate in meaningful work. Currently, the work plan process is conducted on an annual basis. For up to six months, commissions simultaneously work on their current initiatives while discussing and developing a new annual work plan. Work plan development starts in June and final work plans are approved in December. There were no proposed adjustments to the 2024 work plan process. Starting in 2025, commissions will transition to a two-year work plan process. Purpose The purpose of adjusting the timeline allows better connection of work plan initiatives to the organization’s overarching strategic priorities, long-term objectives and available resources. The goal is to make work plan initiatives more intentional and include the budget values (Sustainability, Stewardship, Engagement, Equity, Health). Two-year work plans provide the opportunity to adopt a phased approach and allocate time to ensure each aspect of a project or task is executed and implemented effectively. Commissions are asked to continue to keep their work plans to 4-5 work plan items and use a phased approach for work plan items. For example, a commission will use year one to study and report and in year two, develop recommendations if directed by Council after the study and report. This alignment will provide focus, track progress, adapt to evolving needs and optimize our resources to deliver impactful results. Administration Department EdinaMN.gov Date:December 16, 2024 To:Commission Members cc:Staff Liaisons From:MJ Lamon, Special Projects & Engagement Manager Subject:2025 Commission Work Plan Transition June - August •Work Plan Development October •Chair presents proposed work plans November •Staff presents proposed changes December •Council approves work plans Page 8 of 25 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 1. Strategic Alignment: Strategic alignment ensures that the budget and work plans are directly tied to the organization’s overarching goals and objectives. It involves mapping resources and planned actions to strategic priorities, ensuring all efforts contribute to long-term success and addressing the community's needs effectively. 2. Prioritization & Resource Allocation: Prioritization and resource allocation focus on ranking initiatives and distributing available resources—such as funding, personnel, and time—according to their importance and impact. This process ensures that the most critical and high-value projects receive the necessary support while balancing constraints and competing demands. 3. Phased Approach & Completion: A phased approach breaks down the work plan into manageable stages aligned with realistic timeframes and resource capacities. This approach acknowledges the limits of what individuals or teams can achieve within a two-year period, prioritizing tasks to avoid overcommitment. Each phase sets clear, attainable goals, ensuring steady progress while maintaining quality and efficiency. Completion emphasizes finalizing deliverables for each phase before advancing, promoting accountability and the feasibility of meeting long-term objectives. Highlighted Changes •Commissions develop two-year work plans •Divide commissions into two groups and annually four commissions will develop their two-year plan while the other group will do a review and update, if needed •Adjust the purpose of joint work session meetings with Council to focus on discussion around development of the two-year work plan. Council will be asked to provide more direction on projects for the upcoming work plan. Timeline Group 1 = HRRC, CHC, ACC, PARC Group 2 = HPC, EEC, ETC, PC 2025 2026 June-Aug • Group 2 Joint Meetings with Council Aug-Sept • Group 1 work plan review & amendments Sept-Dec • Group 2 Develop Two-year Work Plan June-Aug • Group 1 Joint Meetings with Council Aug-Sept • Group 2 work plan review & amendments Sept-Dec • Group 1 Develop Two-year Work Plan Page 9 of 25 Guide to Commission Council Charges Created January 2025 Purpose: The following definitions outline the purpose, requirements, and expected outcomes for each of the five council charges: Review and Comment, Study and Report, Review and Recommend, Review and Decide, and Events. These charges guide commissions in fulfilling their roles effectively and ensuring alignment with council expectations. Council Charge 1: Review & Comment 2: Study & Report 3: Review & Recommend 4: Review & Decide 5: Event Level of Impact Council Charge 1 Review & Comment Commission Role The commission provides feedback on specific proposals, plans or city documents. The feedback may include productive feedback, identification of gaps, or suggestions for improvements. Requirements • Thorough review of materials provided • Discussion to compile diverse community perspectives • Submission of written or verbal comments within a designated timeline Purpose To ensure Council decisions are informed by a range of perspectives, enhancing the quality and inclusiveness of policies and plans. Commission Vote No vote unless Advisory Communication report is written. Advisory Communication report requires majority vote. Commission Recommendation No official recommendation is provided to Council or staff. Commission Deliverable Commission comments provided to city staff. Written comments should be submitted in the form of an Advisory Communication. Verbal comments will be collected by staff. Commission Deliverable Requirements • Summary of reviewed materials • Key comments or critiques provided by the commission • Any areas of uncertainty identified during the review process Staff Deliverable Comments included with item sent to Council. Staff Deliverable Requirements • Written attachment or verbal comments included staff report Presentation to Council None Council Action None Council Communication Review & Comment No Council Vote Commission Comments included in staff report or written report submitted with project docs. Increasing impact on decision Page 10 of 25 Guide to Commission Council Charges Created January 2025 Council Charge 2 Study & Report Commission Role The commission is tasked with conducting a detailed examination of a specific issue or topic. This involves gathering data, consulting with staff or impacted parties, and analyzing findings to produce a comprehensive report. Requirements • Define the scope and objectives of the study • Research using credible sources, including input from staff or impacted parties, case studies and expert opinions. Veryify information with multiple sources • Develop a structered report with findings, analysis and conclusions Purpose To provide council with in-depth insights and evidence-based options that helps council decide on navigating complex issues. Commission Vote Majority vote required for commission report. Commission Recommendation No official recommendation is provided to Council or staff. Commission Deliverable Report to Council or staff. Commission Deliverable Requirements • Detailed methodology of the study • Key findings, supporting data and analysis • A study and report should focus on presenting data and analysis without formal recommendations Staff Deliverable If item goes to council, staff report and/or item report. Staff Deliverable Requirements • Additional data and any relevant city policies applicable to the topic not already cited • Identify budget and staff resource impacts. • If there are actionable next steps for staff, ask Council to refer study to staff Presentation to Council Optional. City Council Special Presentation or scheduled Joint City Council Work Session. Possible Council Actions 1. None 2. Receive and refer to staff 3. Direct commission to review and recommend (charge 3) Council Communication: Study & Report No Council Vote Presentation Special Presentations & Recognitions Joint Work Meeting with Council No Presentation Commission Correspondence Page 11 of 25 Guide to Commission Council Charges Created January 2025 Council Charge 3 Review & Recommend Commission Role The commission is tasked with evaluating options, proposals or policies to provide a formal recommendation to the Council. Requirements • Assess all relevant materials and data • Consider potential impacts and community needs • Present formal recommendations to council, including rationale and supporting evidence Purpose To assist the Council in selecting the most effective or beneficial course of action by leveraging the commission analysis and community perspective. Commission Vote Majority vote required for Advisory Communication Commission Recommendation An official recommendation is provided to Council. Commission Deliverable Advisory Communication Commission Deliverable Requirements • Overview of evaluated options or proposals • Pros and cons of each option • Final recommendation with justification and alignment to city goals Staff Deliverable Staff report and/or item report Staff Deliverable Requirements • Staff must provide recommendations • Identify impacts including staff time, operational impacts, policy changes, etc. Presentation to Council A presentation is encouraged. Representatives of the commission are responsible for creating materials and presenting them to city council. Staff are in a support role. Possible Council Action 1. None 2. Receive and refer to staff 3. Majority vote by Council (approve, deny) Council Communication Review & Recommend No Council Vote No presentation Commission Correspondence Presentation Special Awards & Recognitions Council Vote Presentation Report & Recommendations Page 12 of 25 Guide to Commission Council Charges Created January 2025 Council Charge 4 Review & Decide Commission Role The commission has the authority to make final decisions on specific matters within its purview, as delegated by Council. Requirements • Ensure decisions align with established policies, guidelines and legal requirements • Ensure decisions are made based on thorough evaluation of relevant data, policies and staff/expert advice • Document and communicate the decision and justification to Council Purpose To allow commissions to take independent action on small initiatives within their scope, such as presenting awards, participating in community outreach, and collaborating with neighboring commissions. Commission Vote Majority vote required for Advisory Communication Commission Recommendation None Commission Deliverable Advisory Communication Commission Deliverable Requirements • Summary of decision and its rationale • References to relevant policies or guidelines • Any anticipated impacts or next steps Staff Deliverable Staff report and/or item report Staff Deliverable Requirements • Provide staff perspective • Provide procedural guidance if necessary Presentation to Council Optional. City Council Special Presentation or scheduled Joint City Council Work Session. Council Action None Council Communication Review & Decide No Council Action Presentation Special Presentations & Recognitions Joint Work Session Meeting No Presentation Commission Correspondence Page 13 of 25 Guide to Commission Council Charges Created January 2025 Council Charge 5 Event Commission Role This charge involves planning, organizing, and executing events that align with the commission’s mission and council’s goals, such as community outreach, educational programs or celebratory gatherings. Requirements • Develop a detailed event plan, including objectives, budget requests, and logistics using event planning template • Coordinate with presenters, vendors, organizations, and volunteers • Evaluate the event’s success, gather participant feedback and provide a post-event summary or report to Council Purpose To foster community engagement, raise awareness about key issues and strengthen the relationship between council and the public. Commission Vote Majority vote for event plan only. Commission Recommendation None Commission Deliverable Advisory Communication Commission Deliverable Requirements • Event objectives and intended outcomes • Coordination and attendance at the event • Evaluation Staff Deliverable Progress update should be recorded on the work plan progress portal. Staff Deliverable Requirements • Event summary • Considerations for future years Presentation to Council None Council Action None Council Communication Events No Council Action No Presentation Commission Correspondence Page 14 of 25 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 EEC requested work plan ideas and priorities from staff. This memo summarizes ideas shared in previous Commission meetings and from internal staff discussions, plus provides a summary update on the Climate Action Plan Prioritization process. The following are presented as ideas only and the EEC is encouraged to discuss new ideas and initiatives beyond this list ahead of their July 15 City Council work session discussion. As a reminder, the EEC will develop a two-year work plan for 2026-2027 implementation with four to five initiatives. Ideas from Previous Discussions and Staff This is a compiled list from previous discussions with commissioners and suggestions received during community comments, special presentations or from staff. • Green Business Outreach Program (GBOP) o Continue, as-is o Evaluate program for impact and opportunity for improvement • Tree Recognition Program (TRC) o Continue, as-is o Evaluate program for impact and opportunity for improvement • Support Winter Salt Awareness Week in 2026 and 2027 (January timing annually) o Support resolution to recognize Winter Salt Awareness Week o Volunteer for water sampling organized by Watershed District o Attend or support local education event o Promote No Salt, Low Salt program to businesses directly • Social Media Takeover o Led by student and/or regular members to promote EEC actions and sustainability initiatives • Table or volunteer at existing events o Promote EEC actions / CAP actions Sustainability Division, Engineering Department EdinaMN.gov Date: June 12, 2025 To: Energy & Environment Commission (EEC) cc: MJ Lamon, Engagement Manager From: Marisa Bayer, Sustainability Manager Subject: Future Commission Work Plan Ideas & Update on Climate Action Plan Prioritization Page 15 of 25 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 o Event selection could include Earth Day Festival – April/Earth Day, community swap events (clothing swap, gear swap, buy nothing swap), Farmers Market – Ongoing through Summer, Arbor Day Tree Planting, or buckthorn removal • Edina Schools Connection/Engagement o Leverage PTA or other connections to have EEC present to students on EEC actions or CAP actions • Support ETC on transportation-related emission reductions o Would need to connect with ETC Chair and Staff Liaison to discuss • Follow-ups from the 2025 WP Item related to food security and access o Is there a secondary or follow-up item from the work group? • Business License Discount for Food Rescue and Donation o Develop outreach campaign to engage and connect with businesses for food rescue and donation o Support outreach campaign to promote Discount to local businesses • Low Salt Design & Winter Maintenance o Study & report on peer city and other cold-climate city criteria and standards for low salt design Staff Priorities The following are selected Climate Action Plan priorities identified by staff and the 2023 GHG Inventory to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet our Climate Action Plan goals. • Expand multimodal transportation infrastructure in streets and other projects to encourage VMT reduction. • Incentivize and educate community about home weatherization and electrification projects. • Participate in regulatory processes for 2027-2029 utility triennial filings to support existing and new electrification and efficiency incentives. • Complete analyses to identify top water users for targeted engagement and technical assistance. • Integrate climate resiliency and adaptation considerations into 2050 Comprehensive Plan. • Collaborate with Bloomington Public Health and member health boards to integrate climate resiliency into emergency response plans. CAP Actions to achieve these will be included in future department work plans, if not already. Climate Action Plan Prioritization Takeaways Summarized here are the Climate Action Plan Prioritization sectors reviewed by the EEC to date by updated prioritization status. • BE, Buildings & Energy • CC, Cross Cutting • TL, Transportation & Land Use • W, Water & Wastewater • WM, Waste Management Page 16 of 25 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Table 1. Prioritization Status by CAP Sector CAP Sector Complete Keep, Change Keep, No Change On hold Ongoing Remove New BE 6 9 6 1 20 4 CC 1 11 2 TL 6 6 5 6 5 3 W 5 3 2 7 3 WM 4 8 9 3 Grand Total 21 26 12 3 53 17 3 Also included is a count of Climate Action Plan actions that still need to be implemented that require staff capacity and funding to implement (e.g., budget allocation, grants, etc.). Typically, staffing resources and budgetary requests are made during the budgeting process as departments evaluate resource needs across all responsibilities and services. Ad-hoc requests can be made between budget cycles if a new program or policy is proposed that would require resources for successful implementation. Table 2. Estimated Staffing and Budget Needs by CAP Sector Staffing Budget CAP Sector Capacity needed Existing capacity Budget needed Funding identified BE 5 10 5 10 CC 1 1 TL 2 12 6 8 W 1 2 1 2 WM 6 2 5 3 Grand Total 14 27 16 25 Page 17 of 25 Page 1 of 2 Commission Name 2026-2027 Proposed Work Plan Initiative Title: Short, concise Initiative Description: Provide more detail on what the intent of the initiative Deliverable: Initiative outcome (i.e. report to council) Targe Completion Date: Date when item will be complete Owner: Must list at least one person Contributors: Other members helping Council Charge: ☐ 1: Review & Comment ☐ 2: Study & Report ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide ☐ 5: Event Budget Required (completed by staff): Is financial support needed for this initiative? Are funds available? 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.1Administration Comments: Initiative Title: Short, concise Initiative Description: Provide more detail on what the intent of the initiative Deliverable: Initiative outcome (i.e. report to council) Targe Completion Date: Date when item will be complete Owner: Must list at least one person Contributors: Other members helping Council Charge: ☐ 1: Review & Comment ☐ 2: Study & Report ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide ☐ 5: Event Budget Required (completed by staff): Is financial support needed for this initiative? Are funds available? 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.2Administration Comments: = commission = staff Page 18 of 25 Page 2 of 2 Initiative Title: Short, concise Initiative Description: Provide more detail on what the intent of the initiative Deliverable: Initiative outcome (i.e. report to council) Targe Completion Date: Date when item will be complete Owner: Must list at least one person Contributors: Other members helping Council Charge: ☐ 1: Review & Comment ☐ 2: Study & Report ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide ☐ 5: Event Budget Required (completed by staff): Is financial support needed for this initiative? Are funds available? 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.3Administration Comments: Initiative Title: Short, concise Initiative Description: Provide more detail on what the intent of the initiative Deliverable: Initiative outcome (i.e. report to council) Targe Completion Date: Date when item will be complete Owner: Must list at least one person Contributors: Other members helping Council Charge: ☐ 1: Review & Comment ☐ 2: Study & Report ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide ☐ 5: Event Budget Required (completed by staff): Is financial support needed for this initiative? Are funds available? 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.4Administration Comments: Page 19 of 25 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 12, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion Meeting: Energy & Environment Commission Agenda Number: 7.2 Prepared By: Matthew Gabb, Sustainability Specialist Item Type: Other Department: Engineering Item Title: Work Plan Item 1, CAP Prioritization Action Requested: Receive information. Provide comments. Information/Background: EEC Work Plan Item 1 is a "review and comment" on Staff's work to re-prioritize Climate Action Plan actions. Staff will present information each month for ease of review by the EEC. This meeting will include a review of "Transportation and Land Use" sector actions. Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni and Community Development Coordinator Addison Lewis will join the meeting to answer questions. Supporting Documentation: 1. To EEC - TL, Transportation Land Use Actions Page 20 of 25 TL - Transportation Land Use Sector EEC REVIEW COMMENT, JUNE 2025 CAP Label Envisio StatusDescription Prioritization StatusCity Role Division Lead Budget Staff Capacity Staff Notes EEC Comments TL 1-1 Status Pending Revise street design standards and prioritize funding to align with Vision Zero strategies to create safe streets for people walking, biking, micro-mobility options, and riding transit while also accommodating 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. Keep, Change Lead Transportation Grants Existing capacity Remove safety and training skills scope because of limited capacity and State legislature established guidance for public school districts to create age appropriate mobility safety training. Revise street design standards and prioritize funding to align with Vision Zero strategies to create safe streets for people walking, biking, micro-mobility options, and riding transit while also accommodating vehicles. City will use Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant to create Safe & Equitable Mobility Action Plan (SEMAP) to do this. Implementation to kickoff in 2026 with new grant funding requests from SS4A program. TL 1-2 On Track Accelerate building on-street and off-street protected bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, and other walking infrastructure in high-need areas and fill connectivity gaps as identified in the City's Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. Ongoing Lead Transportation Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund Existing capacity Bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements included in street recon and stand alone projects. City continues to implement this work via Living Streets Plan. New SEMAP project will inform new priority areas to expand network. PACS Fund allocation will need to increase to continue to accelerate infrastructure. TL 1-3 Status Pending Partner with institutions and businesses within Edina to secure commitments to implement transit demand management (TDM) strategies and practices to support the goals of this Climate Action Plan including increased utilization of public transit and alternative carbon free mobility, increased vehicle electrification, and decreased vehicle miles. Strategies to pursue include promoting and incentivizing public transit use, bicycle programs, shared van services for employees, facilitate carpooling, telecommuting options, parking buyback programs, and collaborating with Metro Transit to promote the Guaranteed Ride Home program. Ongoing Support Transportation General Fund Existing capacity Operationalized through membership of regional Transportation Management Organization (TMO): 495 Corridor Commission. The TMO's outreach and engagement arm is Commuter Services who works with local businesses on TDM strategies and engagement. TL 1-4 Completed Review and recommend policies necessitating a TDM Plan and/or a transit component with all types of development and redevelopment. Review and implement substantive requirements associated with these TDM Plans to support the goals of this Climate Action Plan, potentially including TDM escrow accounts, transit passes, preferential parking for car-poolers, and other measures. Complete TDM policy adopted 2021. TL 1-5 Status Pending Establish a branded communications campaign to promote increased alternative transportation use, with a particular focus on short distance trips (i.e. <2 miles) including school and other daily commutes. Keep, No Change Lead Transportation Communications Budget needed Capacity needed Budget and capacity needed to create branded campaign related to short-distance trips and multi-modal travel. Outreach will need to take into account limited network/opportunities for Edina residents to accomplish this (e.g., limited transit access, bike network and safe travel options, accessibility). TL 1-6 On Track Conduct Active Routes to Schools audits for all Edina elementary and middle schools to identify infrastructure improvements that would enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and encourage trips to school on non-polluting modes of transportation. Establish timeline and plan for implementing all recommended improvements. Keep, No Change Lead Transportation Grants Existing capacity Awarded Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant to evaluate safe routes to schools with new Safe & Equitable Mobility Action Plan (SEMAP). Edina Public Schools representative part of SEMAP task force. Implementation to kickoff in 2026. TL 1-X New Lead Sustainability Conservation & Sustainability Fund Existing capacity New action. Currently implemented via Climate Action Fund with opportunity to explore more incentives or approaches. Develop citywide incentives to accelerate electric bicycle (“e-bike”) adoption, particularly as partial or full replacements for trips less than 3 miles currently made in private automobiles. TL 1-X New Lead Sustainability Transportation Budget needed Existing capacity New action focused on e-bike charging and parking, which is not included in other actions. Explore opportunities to install public charging stations and secure parking for electric bicycles at City facilities to increase the bicycle mode share of Edina residents' trips. TL 1-X New Partner Sustainability Transportation Budget needed Existing capacity New action focused on bikeshare, which is not included in other actions. Explore partnerships that would create a citywide or regional bikeshare and/or e-bikeshare fleet and program to increase the bicycle mode share of Edina visitors TL 1-X New Partner Sustainability Transportation Budget needed Capacity needed New action focused on carsharing, which is not included in other actions. Explore opportunities to join a regional carshare program and charging network (e.g., EV Spot Network) to offer carsharing to Edina residents and visitors. Page 21 of 25 TL - Transportation Land Use Sector EEC REVIEW COMMENT, JUNE 2025 TL 2-1 Status Pending 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 "time equity / parity" of the route transit time with what it would be to drive a car. Prioritization to be given on routes serving the City’s employment centers and areas with higher shares of people with mobility challenges. Ongoing Support Transportation n/a Existing capacity Operationalized. City advocates for increased transit access to the Metropolitan Council via the current Network Now and future Network Next planning processes. Advocacy includes expanding access within the city, as well as making connections to areas of Edina with access to LRT stations. City actively partners with large Metro Transit projects, such as the E-Line BRT construction, to ensure access and alignment with city goals. TL 2-2 Completed Preserve and enhance affordable housing, especially near bus service, to prevent displacement of vulnerable populations. Ongoing Lead Community Development Budget needed Existing capacity Operationalized through affordable housing initiatives, including Housing Preservation Program, NOAH property tax abatement program, Resilient Homes Grant, and Home Ownership Rehab Program. Ongoing funding is needed to continue to deliver these programs. TL 2-3 Upcoming Work with Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County, and other local governments to identify, and promote increased commuter and light rail train options capitalizing on existing infrastructure in the community and the Southwest Light Rail Transit line. Remove There will be no Southwest LRT stops in Edina, so priority will be to connect residents and visitors via bus service. Action TL 2-1 addresses bus connections and service. TL 2-4 Upcoming Establish an ordinance limiting combustion engine idling. Support ordinance adherence through a public education and enforcement campaign. Keep, Change Partner Sustainability Budget needed Capacity needed Change wording to initial focus on outreach and education before policy. Peer cities have shared issues with ordinance and lack of capacity to enforce in meaningful way. City would need to partner with local agencies to implement a campaign for this. Create education outreach campaign about the environmental and public health impacts of engine idling. Partner with local businesses and institutions to display signage or other materials. Evaluate new ordinance limiting combustion engine idling, including evaluation of staff and budget capacity needed for implementation and enforcement. TL 2-5 Status Pending Work with Metropolitan Council and other local governments to: a ) Establish a method for projecting the lifecycle carbon emissions of land use and transportation investments. Include consideration of embodied energy, operations and maintenance. b ) Align regional mode share targets with carbon reduction targets and encourage the development of mode share targets specific to the varying community needs and transit infrastructure around the region. Remove State legislature established requirements for Metropolitan Council and MnDOT to evaluate lifecycle emissions from transportation investments. Agencies are in process of creating requirements to be approved. TL 2-6 Completed Explore options to secure funding and provide transit passes to all youth, households with low incomes, and individuals with restricted mobility. Complete Metro Transit already offers program with free or reduce passes for these target audiences. Edina CloverRide offers additional accessibility via circulator bus service in southeast Edina. TL 3-1 Upcoming Continue to advocate for growth through appropriate increased density: a ) Prioritize elements of the MPCA GreenStep Cities best practices that have the greatest potential for reducing carbon emissions. b ) Give priority to state and local goals for carbon emissions reduction and climate change preparation in growth management decisions. c ) Maximize benefits and consider impacts to communities of color and low-income populations when making growth management decisions. d ) Protect natural resources and increase access to nature and open space within the community and development nodes. Keep, Change Lead Community Development n/a Existing capacity Change wording to note 2050 Comprehensive Plan process for establishing new density targets. Process to start in 2026-27 planning cycle. During 2050 Comprehensive Plan development, prioritize increased density targets in current and future areas of change and along high-frequency transit routes with adequate sewer capacity. Focus density targets in areas that promote transit-oriented development (TOD) to reduce carbon emissions while also ensuring green space preservation and equitable housing access for vulnerable populations. TL 3-2 Upcoming 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.). Keep, No Change Lead Community Development Sustainability n/a Existing capacity To be accomplished during zoning code updates and comprehensive plan updates to evaluate parking minimums as conditions change. Note, Planning Commission evaluated parking as part of 2024 work plan with their report sent to Staff for review. TL 3-3 Status Pending Continue to integrate mixed use development close to neighborhoods to provide walkable destinations 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.). Ongoing Lead Community Development n/a Existing capacity Operationalized through current Comprehensive Plan and Small Area Plan implementation that include mixed use zoning districts that promote increased walkability. TL 3-4 Upcoming 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 addressing the greatest needs at each site as determined through appropriate engagement with the community, particularly people traditionally under represented. Remove Remove. Infill incentives not a specific priority for city (focusing on redevelopment through other actions) and difficult to influence for private property development. Green Space sector includes action focused on de-paving for extreme heat and greenspace expansion in underutilized paved areas, so staff will focus implementation under that sector/action. CAP Label Envisio StatusDescription Prioritization StatusCity Role Division Lead Budget Staff Capacity Staff Notes EEC Comments Page 22 of 25 TL - Transportation Land Use Sector EEC REVIEW COMMENT, JUNE 2025 TL 3-5 Upcoming Assess whether or not to purchase and preserve greenspace in and surrounding the city by quantifying the equitable, environmental, and economic benefits, along with the costs of maintaining and owning the property. Remove City would not pursue out of boundary land acquisition. Interior land acquisition determined parcel by parcel based on infrastructure needs (e.g., new fire station). Existing in boundary green space already owned by City or other government agencies. TL 3-6 Upcoming Incentivize the development of brownfields, vacant land, and abandoned buildings within the City. Identify unused industrial-zoned areas and explore rezoning to increase viability of development opportunities. Offer tax or other incentives to those who agree to implement such green technology as green roofs, LEED certified buildings, solar arrays, geothermal heating, etc. Remove Remove. Edina has no existing brownfields, very little vacant land and all existing industrial zoning districts are active. If opportunities do come forward, tax and grant incentives already exist from City, Hennepin County and Metropolitan Council for brownfield development. TL 3-7 Completed Allow and encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units ("ADU") to increase rental opportunities in both established neighborhoods and new development. This will add additional housing options for the City’s workforce, seniors, families with changing needs, and others for whom ADUs present an affordable housing option. Complete ADU policy adopted 2024. TL 4-1 On Track Create an Electric Vehicle (EV) Action Plan. An EV Action Plan should: 1) address increased public access to chargers, 2) identify locations for chargers in commercial areas, 3) identify DC Fast Charging locations 4) explore charging infrastructure technologies including streetlight integration and smart cable technologies, 5) address barriers to charging at homes and rental properties (such as households without garages), 6) identify strategies to increase use of EVs in car sharing programs, and 7) assess the potential to partner with third-party EV charging station providers to lower program and construction costs. Keep, No Change Lead Sustainability n/a Existing capacity Sustainability staff partnering with Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy program to create EV action plan and report. TL 4-2 Completed Implement an "EV Ready" building ordinance that requires new developments to have wiring capacity to charge electric vehicles and establish minimum EV parking requirements. Complete EV ready ordinance adopted 2023. MN Building Code updates in 2026 will require new construction to have EV ready and EV installed infrastructure based on number of parking spaces in project. TL 4-3 Upcoming Encourage and incentivize purchase of electric vehicles and installation of electric vehicle charging capacity. Incentives and rebates should prioritize support for low- income households and opportunities to increase equity. Keep, Change Lead Sustainability Budget needed Existing capacity Change wording to note need for new funding to incentivize EV infrastructure. Incentivize EV charging through cost-share model for existing buildings with priority for low-income and vulnerable populations. TL 4-4 On Track Partner with fleet operators and transit providers to work towards a goal that buses and fleets based and operating 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 opportunities to purchase new electric vehicles. Keep, Change Support Sustainability Public Works n/a Existing capacity Change wording to clarify city's role as a supporter for other agencies, including helping them set goals vs. prescribing goal for them. Work would be ongoing and operationalized with engagement with school district, Clover Ride and other agencies. Support with fleet operators and transit providers to set goals and implement fleet decarbonization by providing letters of support for grants and other funding, sharing city fleet case studies for city vehicles and making connections to peer resources and partners. TL 4-5 On Track 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. Ongoing Lead Sustainability Conservation & Sustainability Fund Existing capacity Operationalized through sustainability outreach. Climate Action Fund project eligibility updated in 2025 with new incentives for electric lawn and snow care. Staff to focus on education and outreach of incentives. TL 4-6 Upcoming Collaborate with waste haulers, or require in waste hauler agreements, to deploy alternative fueled vehicles - biodiesel/electric vehicles used in solid waste collection and disposal. Keep, Change Partner Sustainability Public Health n/a Existing capacity Rewrite to remove "requirement" due to limitation of haulers and timing of capital invesmtents (e.g., difficult to require fleet transition). Rewrite to say future contracts to include preference points for haulers that have alternate fuel vehices in fleet. Include preference points in future RFPs and agreements for waste haulers with alternative fuel fleet vehicles. TL 5-1 Completed Adopt a policy requiring 100% of new light-duty City fleet vehicles to be electric vehicles, or use no/low carbon alternative fuels by 2030, and 100% of new medium and heavy- duty City fleet vehicle purchases to be electric, use no/low carbon alternative fuels, or meet high-efficiency standards, by 2040. Complete Green Fleet Policy adopted 2021. TL 5-2 Completed Conduct a municipal fleet inventory and EV transition Implementation plan. Effort to identify opportunities for electrifying, right-sizing, and improving overall efficiency of vehicles to meet CAP Goals. Include implementation recommendations to incorporate EV's through right-timing purchases with a planned vehicle-replacement schedule. Complete Fleet Study for medium and heavy duty fleet completed 2024. Operationalized through Green Fleet Policy. TL 5-3 On Track Introduce a policy to replace City off-road and lawn equipment with electric and low-carbon fuel alternative options at the time of replacement with traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) as optional requiring proof of need. Keep, No Change Lead Sustainability Budget needed Existing capacity City staff discussing with peer cities on policies and implementation of off-road equipment electrification, including meeting service needs. Sustainability staff will need to partner with Park Mainenance and Public Works to understand appropriate policy requirements to meet service needs. Budget will be needed to cover equipment replacement costs. CAP Label Envisio StatusDescription Prioritization StatusCity Role Division Lead Budget Staff Capacity Staff Notes EEC Comments Page 23 of 25 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 12, 2025 Item Activity: Information Meeting: Energy & Environment Commission Agenda Number: 9.1 Prepared By: Chad Millner, Engineering Director Item Type: Report & Recommendation Department: Engineering Item Title: Tree Ordinance Update Action Requested: No action. Information/Background: Staff will provide a process update on the draft revisions to the Tree Protection Ordinance. Staff intend to bring the draft ordinance to the July EEC meeting and seek official comments from the commission at the August EEC meeting. Ordinance heading to council in September. Supporting Documentation: None Page 24 of 25 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 12, 2025 Item Activity: Information Meeting: Energy & Environment Commission Agenda Number: 9.2 Prepared By: Matthew Gabb, Sustainability Specialist Item Type: Report & Recommendation Department: Engineering Item Title: GreenCorps Member Update Action Requested: No action. Information/Background: Staff will provide an update on the GreenCorps member and program. Supporting Documentation: None Page 25 of 25