HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-12 PacketMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
HELD AT CITY HALL
MAY 12, 2011
7:05 P.M.
Call to Order Chair Latham called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Gubrud, Kata, Kostuch, Paterlini, Risser,
Sierks, Thompson, Tucker, Zarrin, and Chair Latham.
Absent: Commissioners Iyer and Pronove
Staff Present: Secretary Timm
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Agenda was approved as written.
IV. Adoption of Consent Agenda. Motion made by Commissioner Sierks and seconded by
Commissioner Gubrud approving the consent agenda.
V. Community Comment. No one appeared for comment.
VI. Report/Recommendations
A. Motion made by Commissioner Risser and seconded by Commissioner Sierks to approve Laura
Eaton to the Air Quality Working Group. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Commissioner Sierks and seconded by Commissioner Gubrud to approve Bradley
Hanson to the Energy Working Group. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Commissioner Gubrud and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to remove Bob
Genovese and Wendy Morris from the Education and Outreach Working Group. Motion carried
unanimously.
B. Chair Latham reported on the work session with City Council May 3, 2011. She explained that
the Commissions would have a standardized agenda, minutes and by-laws. The meeting also
included discussions on the filming of meetings, establishing Working Groups, Task Forces and
Commission Orientations.
C. Chair Latham gave and overview of the outline for City Ordinances and Recommendations.
D. Commissioner Risser reported on the Air Quality Working Group. Commissioner Risser will ask
Staff Liaison, Jesse Struve to get information and a price on "No Idling' signs. Commissioner Risser
gave a report on the MNDOT Workshop she attended April 21, 2011.
E. Chair Latham reviewed the proposed press release regarding the July 31, 2011, Eco Yard and
Garden Tour with commissioners. The press release was approved with some minor revisions.
F. Chair Latham reviewed the Green Corps Intern application submittal with commissioners. She
asked that any commissioner with suggestions for intern projects contact Jesse Struve before June 1,
2011.
G. There was a discussion about the content of the EEC's part on the website. Jennifer Bennerotte
will conduct meetings on the website to get input. Chair Latham appointed Commissioner Paterlini
to represent the EEC at the meetings.
Commissioner Paterlini made a motion seconded by Commissioner Zarrin to remove
SageSteps.com from consideration for adding to the EEC's website. Motion carried unanimously.
H. At this time the Edina portion of the GreenStep Cities website was reviewed on the internet.
Chair Latham did the input and asked the commissioners to take time to review her entries.
I. There was no report by the Energy Working Group.
J. Commissioner Kostuch gave an update regarding the Procurement Policy.
K. Commissioner Paterlini will send invitations to the new commissioners to join the Google
Groups.
L. Commissioner Thompson recommended that EEC have a unit in the Edina 4`h of July parade
and made a motion to use "Connecting Our Neighborhoods" as the theme of the 4th of July Parade
entry for EEC. Commissioner Tucker seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
M. The Education and Outreach Working Group prepared a survey for Edina Public School Principals
for completion. Commissioner Thompson shared the survey with Commissioners. There was a
discussion about the questions and how to simplify the survey.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Paterlini to simplify the
survey and then send the survey to the Edina Public School Principals at the end of the 2011
school year. Motion carried unanimously.
N. Commissioner Tucker gave an update of the Water Quality Working Group. The Blue Star
Assessment has been completed with a total of 61% points. They will identify areas in Edina that
will help gain percentage points.
O. Chair Latham gave a Recycling and Solid Waste Working Group Report. She reported that the
Group attended the League of Women Voters Meeting regarding organized haulers and also
reported they will attend a tour of St Paul District Energy in June.
VII. Correspondence and Petitions
VIII. Chair and Commission Member Comments
A. Chair Latham asked Secretary Timm to order commission badges for the Commissioners that did
not have one. She will make a request through Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director.
B. Chair Latham reminded the Commissioners that Vice Chair Paterlini would like to resign as Vice
Chair and would like another commissioner to step into the role. This item was tabled to the June
2011 meeting.
There being no further business on the Commission Agenda, Chair Latham declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane M Timm
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
EDINA CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM
Thurs., June 9, 2011
7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes.
B. Attendance Report
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
During "Community Comment, " the Energy & Environment Commission will invite residents to share new issues or concerns
that haven't been considered in the past 30 days by the Commission, or which aren't slated for future consideration.
Individuals must limit their testimony 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 Commission Members to respond to their comments
tonight. Instead the Commission might refer the matter to staff or to an EEC Working Group for consideration at a future
meeting.
VI. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Working Group membe .
B. -tK Website i.ipdatddil 04
C. Recycling & Solid Waste WG =
1. Proposed amendment to 1300.09 — e
2. St. Paul Dist Energy Solar Installation for T .(Jd�
D. Eco Yard & Garden tour -up s
E. Education Outreach Working Group Report.
1. 4`h of July Parade.
F. Water Quality WG. —
1. Rrl Coal Tar ordinance.
2. Blue Star Municipal Stormwater Mgmt Assessment —
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3. Report on Edina Storm Water Pollution Prevention
G. Procurement.
H. Energy WG. '�%®d,
1. Solar panel project — ry
2. Solar/wind ordinance amendments Task Force —4 po .
3. PACE commercial energy district.
I. Air Quality WG Report.
J. Update #EEC Website.
K. GreenStep Cities.
L. Turf Management Task Force.
M. P ity Council Work Session.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS
VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
A. Vice Chair Election.
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IX. STAFF COMMENTS
A. Jesse Struve
1. City survey.
2. EEC budget.
3. ULI benchmark progress report - 2010 B3 data entry by Katie Jones of MN Green Corps.
4. Report on compostable bag resolution.
5. Green Corps Intern.
6. Commissioner badges.
Next EEC Meeting — Thursday, July 14 in the Community Room.
Work Session with City Council — Tuesday, July 19 not confirmed
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 72 hours in
advance of the meeting.
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CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
EDINA CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM
Thurs., June 9, 2011
7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL (1 min)
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA (1 min)
W. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA (1 min)
A. Minutes
B. Attendance Report
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT (10 min)
During "Community Comment, " the Energy & Environment Commission will invite residents to share new issues or concerns
that haven't been considered in the past 30 days by the Commission, or which aren't slated for future consideration.
Individuals must limit their testimony 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 Commission Members to respond to their comments
tonight. Instead the Commission might refer the matter to staff or to an EEC Working Group for consideration at a future
meeting.
VI. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Working Group member additions/deletions. (5 min) See best practice list with WG membership (attached).
B. City Website Update — Germana Paterlini. (5 min)
C. Recycling & Solid Waste WG (5 min) DP Latham — No May meeting held.
1. Proposed amendment to 1300.09 — Refuse Reports. See attached.
2. St. Paul Dist Energy Solar Installation planned for either for Thurs. June 23. Let DP Latham know if you
are interested. See attached details.
D. 7-31-11 Eco Yard & Garden tour monitor sign-up sheet (attached) (5 Min).
E. Education Outreach Working Group Report — (10 min) Bob Gubrud/Paul Thompson - Next meeting 7/5/11
1. 4"' of July Parade
F. Water Quality WG — (15 min) Susan Tucker — Absent — (April minutes?) (May minutes?)
1. Proposed Coal Tar ordinance — See attached proposed ordinance and background
2. Blue Star Municipal Stormwater Mgmt Assessment — Jesse Struve to provide the user name and password
to see Edina's results at http://www.bluestarmn.org/leaderboard
3. Report on Edina Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Meeting held Mon. June 6 (see attached)
G. Procurement — (5 min) Keith Kostuch
H. Energy WG — (15 min) Surya Iyer/Bill Sierks — Minutes 3-15-11 (attached) 4-15-11 (awaiting approval), 5-
17-11 (awaiting approval). Next meeting 6-21-11.
1. Solar panel project — Progress report on McKinstry RFP.
2. Solar/wind ordinance amendments Task Force — Progress report
3. PACE commercial energy district - See
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/laws/?id=216&doctype=Chapter&year=2010&type=0 and
http://www.mnseia.org and http://www.law.umn.edu/uploads/p0/Xo/pOXo6veyak4O-
5 QNQ17XwA/PACE-REPORT-FINAL-pdf.pdf
I. Air Quality WG Rept (0 min) — J. Risser —Absent - Minutes of 4-28-11 (awaiting receipt), 5-26- 11 (awaiting
approval), next meeting 6-23-11. Ltr to Ed approved at 5-12-11 EEC meeting sent to Jennifer B. 5-13-11.
J. Update of EEC Website (attached) (5 min).
K. GreenStep Cities (20 min) — See http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bestPractices.cfm for updated practices as
well as www.MnGreenStep.org; Comp Plan must be updated for city ordinance citations.
L. Turf Management Task Force (5 min) - Germana Paterlini;
M. Proposed Agenda for City Council Work Session (10 min). See attached
VII. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS
VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
A. Vice Chair Election
IX. STAFF COMMENTS
A. Jesse Struve (10 min)
1. City survey
2. EEC budget balance is $8,600 as of 5-23-11
3. ULI benchmark progress report - 2010 B3 data entry by Katie Jones of MN Green Corps
4. Report on compostable bag resolution.
5. Green Corps Intern
6. Commissioner badges
Next EEC Meeting — Thurs., July 14 in the Community Room.
Work Session with City Council — Tuesday, July 19 requested but not yet confirmed by City Manager
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 72 hours in
advance of the meeting.
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Gubrud, Bob
2/1/2013
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Iyer, Surya
2/1/2012
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Kata, Karwehn
student
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Kostuch, Keith
2/1/2013
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Latham, Dianne
2/1/2012
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Paterlini, Germana
2/1/2013
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Pronove, Alma
student
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Risser, Julie
2/1/2012
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Sierks, Bill
2/1/2013
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Thompson, Paul
2/1/2013
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Tucker, Susan
2/1/2012
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Zarrin, Sarah
2/1/2012
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Best Practices Selected by Edina for the Green Steps Program
GreenStep Cities - www.MnGreenStep.org and best practices page at
http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bestPractices.cfm (See icon upper left hand side)
9 Required Steps for Category A Cities
Counts as 10 Steps including 1 Floating BP (#24.4 & #24.5)
June 6, 2011 - Draft
GrnStep# Responsible Commissioner/Staff
1. Public Buildings & Lighting — Substeps #1 & 2 required plus 1 additional substep for Cat. A
#1 B3 data base — Required — Complete for 2007 & needs update Germana/Jesse
#2 Building Audit - Required (Long Term Goal) Jesse
#6 Internal Loan Fund — Possibly Complete Jesse
6. Comp Plan — Substeps #1 and #2, required for Cat. A & B
#1 Adopt a Comp Plan that is less than 10 years old — Required - Complete
#2 Demonstrate that regulatory ordinances comply with the Comp Plan including having the zoning
ordinance explicitly referenced in the Comp Plan — Required — Ordinance citations must be added.
Ch 1 Intro; Ch 2 Vision, Goals & Objectives; Ch 3 Community Profile — NA
Ch 4 Land Use & Community Design - Julie Risser
Ch 5 Housing - Julie Risser
Ch 6 Heritage Preservation —Arlene Forest
Ch 7 Transportation — Jennifer Janovy
Ch 7 Bike Plan — Kirk Johnson
Ch 8 Water Resources — Susan Tucker
Ch 9 Parks — Dianne Plunkett Latham
Ch 10 Energy & Environment
10.1 Introduction — NA
10.2 Climate Change & Global Warming — Paul Thompson & Bill Sierks
10.3 Energy — Surya Iyer and Bill Sierks
10.4 Solar Protection - Surya Iyer and Bill Sierks
10.5 Residential Energy Consumption — Bill Sierks & Bob Gubrud
10.6 Commercial and Industrial Energy Consumption — Germana Paterlini & Bill Sierks
10.7 City Energy Consumption - Germana Paterlini & Bill Sierks
10.8 Waste — Dianne Plunkett Latham & Sara Zarrin Mohtadi
10.9 Air — Julie Risser, Julie Mellum & Kanvehn Kata
Ch 11 Community Services & Facilities
Police, Fire & Public Health — Bob Gubrud
Schools & Libraries — Paul Thompson & Alma Pronove
Information Technology, Communications Marketing — Germana Paterlini
Ch 12 Implementation - NA
11. Complete Streets — Substep #1 required plus 2 additional sub steps for Cat. A — Transportation
Commission (Jennifer Janovy) & Bike Task Force (Kirk Johnson).
#1 Required - Adopt a Complete Green Street Policy that addresses street trees and stormwater and
modify street standards accordingly — Possibly complete for arterials but could be expanded to side
streets
#4 Identify and remedy non -complete street segments by, for example, adding a bike lane or sidewalk
#6 Traffic Calming measures on at least 1 street redevelopment project — Possibly complete but
expand
12. Mobility Options — Required for Cat. A - Two sub steps are required — Transportation Commission
(Jennifer Janovy) & Bike Edina Task Force (Kirk Johnson).
le. Promote walking, biking and transit by an active living campaign in concert with your local
community health board.
2. Launch a Safe Routes to School program with educational, public health and other partners.
4. Promote carpooling or on -demand ridesharing among community members, city employees,
businesses, high schools and institutions of higher education.
15. Purchasing — Required for all cities — Substep #1 required, plus additional sub step for Cat. A
#1 Purchasing Policy — Required — Draft complete GermanalKeith
#4 Require Purchase of US EPA Water Sense Certified Products GermanalKeith
16. Urban Forests — Required for A & B cities with 2 Sub Steps for A Cities — Dianne & UFTF
#1 Qualify as Tree City USA — City Forester Tom Horwath to apply for 2011
#4 Maximize tree planting on your main downtown street (501h & France) — Possibly complete
#5d Enact ordinances to protect trees in the development process — Dianne and UFTF
17. Efficient Stormwater Management — Required for Cat. A — Susan Tucker & WQ WG, Jesse Struve, 9
Mile Creek Watershed District & Minnehaha Watershed District
Complete at least one Sub step:
#1 Complete Blue Star City stormwater management assessment & achieve a minimum threshold of
specific activities detailed in the program — Draft complete
#4 Create a stormwater utility, which uses variable fees to incentivize stormwater reduction and fund
community stormwater infrastructure and assistance.
#5 Adopt and implement design standards or guidelines for renovations or new construction in the
city addressing at least one of the following: Rain gardens, Green alleys, Green parking lots,
Green roofs with or without cisterns & water/grey water reuse systems
#6 Adopt, with modifications as needed, the model Stormwater and Erosion & Sediment Control
Ordinance.
24. Benchmarks and Community Engagement - Substeps #1 & #2 required for Cat. A
#1 Carbon Benchmark — Required — Updated for 2010 Germana Paterlini
#2 City Measurement Reporting - Required Gennana Paterlini
#4 Energy efficiency Education Campaign (Floating BP) Paul, Bob & EO WG plus HES
#5 Conduct community education, visioning & planning using a sustainability framework (Floating
BP) Natural Step Framework - Complete
25. Green Business Development — Required for Cat. A & B cities with at least 2 sub steps — Dianne, Bill
& RSW WG
#2 Invite Assistance providers such as Minnesota Waste Wise, EnergySmart to conduct personalized
energy, environmental sustainability, and waste audits with at least 5 businesses.
#4 Support businesses using local waste products — Complete - City brush currently goes to St. Paul
District Energy
EEC's 6 Top Optional GreenSteps for a Total of 15 Steps Plus #24.4 and/or #24.5
For a total of 16 BP's (16 Required for Category A Cities)
GrnStep# Responsible Commissioner/Staff
2. Efficient Private Existiniz Buildings & Lighting: (2 sub steps must be selected)
#1 Work with local utility, tailor a utility conservation improvement pgm (CIP) for your city. Bill
#5b Watering Ordinance, Conservation Rate Structure — Three -tiered ordinance is complete — Jesse
18. Green Infrastructure: - Choose 3 sub steps - Dianne P. Latham & Urban Forest Task Force
#5 Park Management Standards for at least one of the following:
a) Low Maintenance native landscaping
b) Organic or Integrated Pest Management — Germana & Edina Turf Management Task Force
c) Sources of Non potable water for irrigation —Complete - Braemar uses retired well #14
#6 Certify 1 golf course for Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary — Complete for Braemar & Richards
#8 Develop a program that involves community in land restoration and stewardship
19. Surface Water Quality: — Susan Tucker & WQ WG, 9MCWD, MCWD, Jesse Struve - Sub Step #4 is
required plus 1 additional sub step.
#3 Adopt measurable lake, stream and wetland health indicators or improvement targets, work with
private and non-profit organizations to support citizen education efforts and involve stakeholders in
actions to attain the targets, and annually report successes and failures. Targets may include measures
such as trophic state, pollutant levels, health measures, water levels, and recreational carrying
capacity.
#4 Adopt a shore -land ordinance consistent with MN Dept of Natural Resources rules as modified
22. Solid Waste: — Dianne P Latham & RSW WG, Solvei Wilmot -#2 Required, plus one of substeps #4 - #8
#2 Adopt & meet aggressive goals for the overall percentage diversion of currently disposed waste from
city operations into recycling and organics collection.
#5 Arrange for a residential organics collection program — Complete & provided by Vierkant Disposal
#6 Organized Hauling — Dianne, Surya & RSW WG (long term goal) Invite MPCA's Peder Sandhei to
give PowerPoint presentation to City Council Work Session, survey residents regarding their hauling
preferences & work to amend MS 115A.94.
#23 Local Air Quality: Julie Risser & AQ WG
Complete at least 2 sub steps
#2 Regulate outdoor wood burning, using model ordinance language, performance standards and bans
as appropriate for at least one of the following:
■ Recreational burning
■ Outdoor wood boilers
#3 Conduct one or more education/behavior change campaigns on the topics below and document:
■ Decreased vehicle idling in specific locales or by specific fleets
■ Increased sales by retail stores of low and no-VOC household products
■ Replacement of gasoline -powered equipment with lower polluting equipment.
26. Renewable Energy: — At least 2 sub steps are required — Surya Iyer, Bill Sierks & AE WG
#5 Install renewable capacity on at least one city -owned building, street light, speed display or
chargeable message sign - ARRA grant to install solar panels on City Hall.
#6 Work with private/public partners to create renewable energy generation capacity with one or
more of the following attributes
a. Fueled by wind — Utilize WindSource
Process Recommendation:
1. Each selected step and sub step has a Working Group or Champion to implement it. Every
Commissioner volunteers for at least 2 steps/sub steps and drafts the report for at least 1 step or sub step
using the template provided to report their (sub) step. Each report will include recommendations &
establish an implementation schedule.
2. July 6, 2010 - The report was discussed at the City Council Work Session
3. July 2010 - Lay groundwork for the next step in the process, which will likely be that the City become a
formal Green Steps community. Meet with counterpart GreenStep city commissioners — Never occurred.
Counterpart staff met.
4. Sept. 22, 2010 — EEC final approval of the selected steps as well as prioritizing the optional steps.
5. Nov 2010 — Begin staff training and involvement — Nov. 9, 2010 & Feb. 7, 2011 NEMO water quality
program.
6. Jan. 18, 2011 - Council adopted GreenStep Cities resolution.
Working Groups, Task Forces and Projects
Air Quality Working Group (AQ WG) — 4th Thrusday at 7:00 pm — Chair Julie Risser - Members Julie Mellum, Laura
Eaton, Karwehn Kata
Water Quality Working Group (WQ WG) — 3`d Monday at 7:00 pm - Chair Susan Tucker — Members: Bill Johnson, Nina
Holiday -Lynch, Jon Moon, Mary Jo Straub, Ryan Wilson (Does he still wish to be a member?)
Prospective Members — Robert Skrentner — 30 years in the water/wastewater industry, first for the City of Detroit, then
for a local MN consultant as a control systems engineer. Has BS and MS in Civil Engineering. Husband of School Bd
member Lonni Skrentner.
Todd Doroff — Former teacher currently on the Bd of Dir for the Non -Profit H2O for Life, which focuses on clean water in
developing nations.
Susan Danzl — BS & MS in environmental engineering & worked 5 yrs in water and waste water industry. Also has done
some work in solid waste estimations and energy production from solid waste (waste to energy). Relocated from
California 1 year ago.
Laura Eaton (U. WI grad in Marketing Communications with sustainability interests. Also member of EO WG & AQ
WG).
Energy- Working Group (AE WG)— 3`d Tuesday at 7:00 pm - Chair Surya Iyer — Commissioners — Bill Sierks, Bob Gubrud
- Members Richard Griffith, Richard Oriani, Greg Nelson, Gary Wahman, John Spanhake, John Howard, Bill Glahn,
Brad Hanson
Delete Prospects? Alan Glotzman — Has a business Presswirte Printing in SLP. Has a commercial solar system providing
a substantial % of his power, as well as extensive LED lighting. He the past President of the morning Rotary.
Scott Weicht (Works in commercial construction that installs geo-exchange, solar systems, LEED certified buildings and
invests/constructs biomass facilities as well as water treatment/waste water plants around the country. His home has a
geo-exchange ground loop system for heating/cooling, and a rain water capture system for lawn/plant watering. The home
is designed for future solar when it becomes more efficient). Has agreed to be on the 7-31-11 Eco tour.
Education Outreach Working Group (EO WG) — V Tuesday at 7:00 pm - Co -Chairs Paul Thompson and Bob Gubrud —
Members: Laura Eaton, John Howard, Alma Pronove, Todd Willmert.
Prospective Members: Annie Berge ('07 Macalester grad with Environmental Science minor, apprenticed at an organic
farm in Hawaii and managed professional development seminars); Scott Davidson - Works for HGA, Inc. in the health
care industry. His background is in teaching and he is an architect.
Tim Jordheim
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Karl Juhnke - Regis Corp as Sr. IT Developer/Analyst with computer science degree. Sierra Club member with an interest
in Dark Sky issues.
Eric Strobel - Appointed to Construction Bd of Appeals. He has been a lawyer in the construction industry for 20 years
and has an interest in green building codes.
Carlin Struckman - Student at Normandale Community College with a Poli Sci Major. He is interested in transit and park
issues. He is in Student Senate.
Home Energy Squad Task Force (HES) — Meets as needed - Chair Bill Sierks — Commissioners - Paul Thompson, Bob
Gubrud
Project & Policy Group — Meets as needed - Bill Sierks, Surya Iyer
Purchasing — Meets as needed - Chair Germana Paterlini, Staff TBA, Keith Kostuch
Recycling & Solid Waste Working Group (RSW WG) — 1" Thursday at 7:00 pm - Chair DP Latham- Members Sara Zarrin,
Michelle Horan, Tim Rudnicki, Melissa Seeley
Turf Management Plan Task Force (TMP TF) — Meetings as needed over lunch hour - Chair Germana Paterlini (EEC) —
Members - Ellen Jones (Pk Bd), Mary Jo Kingston (Community Health), Vince Cockriel (Staff); Ex Officio DP Latham
and John Keprios
Urban Forest Task Force (UF TF) — Meets as needed over lunch hour - Chair DP Latham — Members - Joseph Hulbert
(Pk Bd), Michael Schroeder (Planning Commission) & City Forester Tom Horwath (Staff)
EEC Website Task Force — Commissioners Dianne P. Latham, Germana Paterlini, Julie Risser, Bob Gubrud — Members
John Howard.
Solar & Wind Ordinance Task Force — Surya Iyer (EEC), Chair, Members — Bill Sierks (EEC) Michael Platteter
(Planning), Ken Potts (Planning) with support from the EEC Energy Working Group.
Proposed Edina City Ordinance Amendments for
Section 1300 — Collection and Disposal of Refuse and Recyclables
Draft of 6-09-11
PURPOSE: The Recycling and Solid Waste Working Group of the Edina Energy and
Environment Commission makes the following recommendations for amendments to Edina
City code 1300 for the purpose of reducing residential waste, increasing residential recycling,
and for the convenience of Edina residents. The amendments also enable Edina to comply with
GreenStep Cities reporting requirements.
1300.01 Haulers to be Licensed. No person shall engage in hauling, conveying or collecting refuse, as defined in Section
705 of this Code, or recyclables, as defined in Section 715 of this Code unless that person holds a valid license issued
under this Section. No license shall be issued to haul, convey or collect refuse or recyclables in any district established
pursuant to Subsection 705.09 or Subsection 705. 10, except an exclusive license shall be applied for and issued pursuant
to this Section to the person authorized by the City to haul, convey, or collect refuse or recyclables in a district so
established.
1300.02 License Procedure and Fee; Insurance; Bond.
Subd. I Procedure and Fee Section 160 of this Code, including the penalty provisions, shall apply to all licenses required
by this Section and to the holders of such licenses, except that licenses shall be granted or denied by the Sanitarian. In
addition to the information required by Section 160, the application for license or renewal of license shall be accompanied
by a description of the types and makes of vehicles used for collection, a schedule of the charges to be made in accordance
with the requirements of Subd. 4 of this Subsection, the frequency of service to be rendered and full information as to
where and how the material collected will be disposed of. The application shall be accompanied by the fee set forth in
Section 185 of this Code.
Subd. 2 Insurance. Applicants for licenses or renewals of licenses shall file with each application a certificate of insurance
under which there is coverage as to each vehicle to be used, for the entire term of the license applied for, for loss or
damage to persons in the amount of $100,000 for each person and $300,000 for each accident, and for loss or damage to
property in the amount of $50,000. Each policy shall provide that it shall not be canceled, or terminated or modified
without first giving notice to the City. Note: These limits are insufficient to adequately indemnify the City of Edina. City
Staff needs to recommend raising these to adequate limits.
Subd. 3 Bond. Before obtaining any license under this Section, except an exclusive license issued in a district established
by Subsection 705.09 or 705.10 of this Code, the applicant shall file with the Clerk a bond naming the City as obligee in
the penal sum of $1,000 for each vehicle the applicant uses to collect refuse or recyclables in the City. The Bond shall be
conditioned that the applicant shall save the City harmless for all actions, damages and expenses arising from the
applicant's failure to comply with any provisions of this Code. Before granting any exclusive license for a district
established by Subsection 705.09 or Subsection 705.10 of this Code, the exclusive licensee shall have on file with the
Clerk a bond naming the City as obligee in the penal sum of not less than $25,000 for each district, or in the penal sum of
not less than $100,000 if the district covers the whole of the City. The bond shall be conditioned that the applicant shall
save the City harmless for all action, damages and expenses arising from failure to comply with any provisions of this
Section or exclusive license.
The bond shall be submitted on forms provided by the Clerk. The surety shall be a corporation duly authorized to act as
such under laws of the State. The term of the bond shall be continuing and shall not terminate until 30 days after the date
when the Clerk receives written notice of the termination by registered mail. Note: These limits are insufficient to
adequately indemnify the City of Edina. City Staff needs to recommend raising these to adequate limits.
Subd. 4 Volume Based Fees. The applicant shall submit a schedule of Refuse collection charges, exclusive of Source
Separated Compostable Materials (SSCM) to the city Sanitarian. Said schedule shall be in direct relationship to the
volume or weight of Refuse collected from each customer, exclusive of the SSCM collection process.
1300.03 Decals to be Placed on Vehicles. Whenever a license or renewal has been issued, the Sanitarian shall furnish the
licensee a decal for each vehicle. The decal shall be worded as to signify that the vehicle is licensed by the City. The
licensee shall apply the decal to the forward left side of the body of each vehicle licensed.
1300.04 Vehicles.
Subd. 1 Specifications. The body of every vehicle licensed under this Section shall be constructed entirely of metal, or the
space in the vehicle in which refuse or recyclables is kept shall be completely lined with metal. All joints shall be closed
so that no dripping or leaking or drain off of water, liquid or any substance can occur. The loading space shall be provided
with a tight metal hood having an opening fitted with metal doors, or shall be provided with a heavy tarpaulin or
equivalent cover fitted with eyes, grommets, tie ropes or hooks so that the cover can be held securely over the loaded
refuse. Refuse and recyclables shall be loaded so that none of the materials can jar loose and fall from the vehicle. Loose
paper and other materials shall be secured so they cannot be dispersed by wind or fall from the vehicle.
Subd. 2 Cleanliness. Every licensed vehicle used for collecting refuse shall be steam cleaned at least every week to
prevent persistent odors, and shall be steam cleaned before being used for any other purpose.
Subd. 3 Marking of Vehicles. Every vehicle used to collect refuse shall have the name of the owner or operator on the
body, or placed on a durable metal or wood plaque which shall be fastened to the body when the vehicle is used for
collecting refuse or recyclables.
Subd. 4 Containers Used in Vehicle. Containers used to store or carry refuse in any licensed vehicle shall comply with the
requirements of Subsection 705.02.
1300.05 Collection of Compostable Materials. Haulers shall collect from residential customers and segregate from other
refuse, all grass clippings and leaves which have been separated from other refuse and placed in compostable bags
designed for compostable materials. Haulers shall report to the Sanitarian the amount, by weight, of the leaves and grass
clippings delivered to compost disposal sites approved by the County for the four-month periods ending April 30, August
31 and December 31. The reports shall be submitted within 15 days following the end of each four month period.
Licensed haulers shall provide to customers, upon a customer's request, a yard waste container with close -fitting top for
Grass Clippings, Leaves and/or Source Separated Compostable Materials (SSCM). The containers shall be constructed of
non-combustible materials including the cover. The containers shall be at least 30 gallons in size, and at a charge for the
container, if any, to be determined by the licensed hauler.
1300.06 Recyclable Collections Service. All persons licensed under this Section who haul, convey or collect refuse from
residential buildings containing three or more dwelling units shall offer recyclable collection service to such buildings.
1300.07 Recycling Reports. Within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter each licensed hauler shall provide the
City Sanitarian such information as is then requested by the Sanitarian on forms prescribed by the Sanitarian, relative to
the recyclables collected during the period subsequent to the prior report to the City. The report shall include the amounts
and kinds of recyclables and the markets used for the sale of, and primary purchaser of, recyclables.
1300.08 Service to Residential Properties. Containers kept outside shall be placed and kept in such a manner as not to
permit entry of or harborage for animals, insects or other vermin. Haulers providing service to single dwelling unit, double
dwelling unit and townhouse properties shall offer to their customers the option of collecting refuse from containers
placed for collection at locations on the property other than at the curb. If the customer chooses such an option, the hauler
shall collect refuse from the containers and return the empty containers to the location on the property specified by the
customer. The hauler may not charge a different rate for collecting refuse at locations on the property other than the curb.
- Within
subsequent to the prior report to the City.
History: Ord 1301 codified 1979; amended by 1301-A1 3-4-71, 1301-A2 11-25-81, 1301-A3 5-25-88, 1301-A4, 6-14-89,
1301-A5 12-19-90; Ord 2006-08, 11-06-06
Cross Reference: Sections 160, 185, 705, 715
JUSTIFICATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
1300.02 License Procedure and Fee; Insurance; Bond. — It appears that the insurance and bonding limits have not been
revised in many years. These limits are insufficient to adequately protect the City of Edina. City staff needs to recommend
an amount sufficient to raise these to adequate limits. Waste Management has a limit of 5 million and has indicated that
most haulers carry 1 — 3 million. Gary Vierkant indicated that the cost is passed along to the resident such that raising the
limit would not be a problem for a hauler.
1300.05 Collection of Compostable Materials — Not all licensed residential haulers currently provide yard waste carts to
customers. Such carts are desirable given that the State of Minnesota prohibits non-compostable bags for yard waste.
Hauler supplied yard waste carts result in a savings to residents.
Allied provides a wheeled 32 gal or a 68 gal yard waste wheeled cart to customers at no charge.
Aspen does not provide a yard waste cart.
Garbage Man does not provide a yard waste cart.
Suburban — Provides a wheeled yard waste cart at no charge
Vierkant provides a wheeled 60 gal cart for yard waste and/or Source Separated Compostable Materials (SSCM) at no
charge.
Waste Management charges a fee for a yard waste cart.
1300.07 Recycling Reports — The current city ordinance makes recycling reports appear as though they need only be
generated if requested by the City Sanitarian. In fact, they are required by the 1-1-10 City of Edina recycling contract.
Reporting requests must not be removed in future recycling contracts, or allowed to be supplied only upon request of the
City Sanitarian, given that they are necessary for GreenStep Cities benchmarking and to determine the effectiveness of
various recycling initiatives.
1300.09 — Refuse Reports — Edina currently has no requirement for haulers to make reports to the City Sanitarian as to the
weight of refuse removed from the City. Such reports are necessary for GreenStep Cities benchmarking and to determine
the effectiveness of various waste reduction initiatives. See step #24, Benchmarks and Community Engagement, substep
#1, which requires reporting progress annually to community. See also substep #2 - Organize goals/outcomes measures
from all city plans. City Council, at EEC's recommendation, voted to utilize the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) benchmark
methodology, which requires cities to report not only their residential refuse tonnage, but also their municipal and
commercial refuse tonnages. Schools are included in the commercial tonnages in the ULI methodology. Limiting the
reporting requirement to residential tonnages, would force the City of Edina to extrapolate its commercial refuse tonnages
from the Hennepin County data. More accurate data is needed so that if Edina changes licensing requirements in the
future relative to residential or commercial requirements, the City of Edina will be able to determine if the ordinance
amendments had a positive effect on reducing the amount of refuse collected or not
Most haulers use public solid waste tipping sites where their tipping tickets are public information. These haulers have no
problem with making reports given that the information is public anyway. Some haulers, such as Allied Waste have
private landfills where they take some of their solid waste. This information is not public. But even these haulers use
public sites such as the HERC burner some of the time such that not all of their tipping information is private. Most
haulers have loads from multiple cities such that they cannot supply an exact weight for each city in the load. Haulers do,
however, know the number of sites serviced in each city in each load, and would be able to submit an estimate. This is an
acceptable compromise.
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St. Paul Dist Energy Roof Top Solar Installation Tour
76 Kellogg Blvd West, St. Paul 55102
Thurs. June 23, 2011
St. Paul Dist. Energy is offering the Edina Energy & Environment
Commission (EEC), the EEC's Recycling and Solid Waste Working Group
and the EEC's Energy Working Group a tour of their roof top Solar
Installation. There is a maximum of 20 participants. If it doesn't fill, other
EEC Working Group members may attend.
Member's children may attend if space is available and if accompanied by
an adult. We will spend a brief amount of time on the roof, but realize that
there are no barricades on the roof edge so children must be closely
supervised. If any children are to attend we are required to provide a list of
their names and ages.
All participants must wear closed toed shoes with no heels since we will be
climbing stairs and on uneven surfaces.
The tour will begin at the District Energy plant at 76 Kellogg in St. Paul,
where we will have a brief presentation. The tour will then continue at the
RiverCentre . The total tour will last from 60-90 minutes. Participants can
park at the RiverCentre ramp off Kellogg, or in the Science Museum ramp
off Eagle Street. The District Energy facility is just east of these ramps,
with the entrance on Kellogg.
If you have an interest in attending, please let Dianne Plunkett Latham know
ASAP. It's `first come, first served.' The schedule is as follows:
10:00 Carpool from City Hall
10:30 Tour
Noon See Science Museum outdoor environmental display
12:45 Lunch at Science Museum
1:30 Depart
6-6-11
Sun. July 31, 2011 EEC Eco Yard & Garden Tour Monitor Schedule
We are asking each Working Group (WG) in the EEC to be responsible for monitoring a particular tour garden. Your WG
has been assigned the following garden. Thank you for all your efforts — the result will be educational, fun, publicity, new
members, and funds for EEC projects! The following schedule requires two monitors per two hour time period. Monitors
receive one free tour ticket. Each WG Chair should let Dianne Plunkett Latham know who has signed up to monitor your
WG's garden, Dianne.Plunkett.Latham@Comcast.net-or 952-941-3542.
MONITOR NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS
Recycling & Solid Waste Working Group
Dan & Dianne Latham 7013 Comanche Ct 952-941-3542 Dianne.Plunkett.Latham@Comcast.net
1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. 1) 2)
3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. 3) 4
Energy Working Group
Greg & Cindy Nelson - 6120 Hansen Rd, Edina MN 55436 (952) 925-3613 gnelson@ehsystemsinc.com
1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. 1) 2)
3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. 3) 4
Water Quality Working Group
Jon and Yuko Moon — 6016 Schaefer Rd, Edina MN 55436 (952)373-1636JKMoon@rocketmail.com
1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. 1
2)
3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. 3) 4)
Education & Outreach Working Group
Mark Campbell - 4421 Rutledge Avenue, Edina MN 55436 (612) 325-8852 CampbellMark@Mac.com
1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. 1)
3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. 3
2)
El
Air Quality Working Group
Scott and Martha Weicht— 5608 Concord Ave. S., Edina MN 55424-1504 (952)922-3615SWeicht@comcast.net
1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. 1)
3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. 3) 4
Monitors: Arrive a few minutes early. Wait until the next monitors arrive before leaving. Check all tickets and mark off
your garden with a pen. Keep track of the number who tour your garden on a tally sheet, and report that to Dianne
Plunkett Latham after the tour. At the end of the tour at 5:00 p.m., the last assigned monitors should return the table and
chairs to the owner, and return all the supplies, including the left -over tickets, money, etc., to Dianne Plunkett Latham. If
you have questions during the tour call Dianne's cell 612-619-2827.
Plant Sale: At the Latham residence during the tour — 7013 Comanche Ct.
WG Chairs: Please remind your WG members of their assigned time and location a few days before the Tour. Pick up the
supplies for the Tour at the July 14 EEC meeting, including EEC WG membership brochures, extra tickets for sale on the
day of the tour ($12 advance at Edina City Hall, $15 day of tour at Latham Residence at 7013 Comanche Ct from Noon to
4:00 p.m.). Monitors should bring a few $5 bills for change, Edina map, pens, tape to hold down a tour map and monitor
list. Home owner should provide a garbage container, paper cups and a water container to be filled at the garden site for
tour participants. Thank you again for helping make this a successful fundraiser and environmentally educational!
A CITY ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF COAL TAR -BASED
SEALER PRODUCTS
INTRODUCTION AND INSTRUCTIONS:
This ordinance contains a number of provisions a city may adopt. A city wishing to adopt this
ordinance should review it with the city attorney to determine which provisions are suited to the
city's circumstances. A city can modify this ordinance by eliminating provisions that concern
activities it does not seek to regulate. The city attorney should review any modifications to
ensure they conform to state law.
This model ordinance is drafted in the form prescribed by Minn. Stat. § 412.191, subd. 4, for
statutory cities. Home rule charters often contain provisions concerning how the city may enact
ordinances. Home rule charter cities should consult their charter and city attorney to ensure that
the city complies with all charter requirements. If your city has codified its ordinances, a copy of
any ordinance regulating the use of coal tar -based sealers must be furnished to the county law
library or its designated depository pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 415.021.
This ordinance may affect current blacktop sealer practices within the city's jurisdiction.
Therefore, prior to ordinance adoption, the city may want to provide commercial sealer
companies, city residents, and other interested persons an opportunity to provide input.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF COAL TAR -BASED SEALER
PRODUCTS WITHIN THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
SECTION 1. PURPOSE.
The City of Edina understands that lakes, rivers, streams and other bodies of water
are natural assets which enhance the environmental, recreational, cultural and economic
resources and contribute to the general health and welfare of the community.
The use of sealers on asphalt driveways is a common practice. However, scientific
studies on the use of driveway sealers have demonstrated a relationship between stormwater
runoff and certain health and environmental concerns.
The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the use of sealer products within the City of
Edina, in order to protect, restore, and preserve the quality of its waters.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
Except as may otherwise be provided or clearly implied by context, all terms shall be
given their commonly accepted definitions. For the purpose of this ordinance, the following
definitions shall apply unless the context clear indicates or requires a different meaning:
ASPHALT -BASED SEALER. A petroleum-based sealer material that is commonly used
on driveways, parking lots, and other surfaces and which does not contain coal tar.
COAL TAR. A byproduct of the process used to refine coal.
UNDILUTED COAL TAR -BASED SEALER. A sealer material containing coal tar that
has not been mixed with asphalt and which is commonly used on driveways, parking lots and
other surfaces.
CITY. The City of Edina
MPCA. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
PAHs. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons. A group of organic chemicals formed during
the incomplete burning of coal, oil, gas, or other organic substances. Present in coal tar and
believed harmful to humans, fish, and other aquatic life.
SECTION 3. PROHIBITIONS.
A. No person shall apply any undiluted coal tar -based sealer to any driveway, parking
lot, or other surface within the City of Edina
B. No person shall contract with any commercial sealer product applicator, residential or
commercial developer, or any other person for the application of any undiluted coal tar -based
sealer to any driveway, parking lot, or other surface within the City.
C. No commercial sealer product applicator, residential or commercial developer, or
other similar individual or organization shall direct any employee, independent contractor,
volunteer, or other person to apply any undiluted coal tar -based sealer to any driveway, parking
lot, or other surface within the City.
SECTION 4. EXEMPTION.
Upon the express written approval from both the City and the MPGA, a person
conducting bona fide research on the effects of undiluted coal tar -based sealer products or PAHs
on the environment shall be exempt from the prohibitions provided in Section 3.
SECTION 5. ASPHALT -BASED SEALCOAT PRODUCTS.
The provisions of this ordinance shall only apply to use of undiluted coal tar -based sealer
in the City and shall not affect the use of asphalt -based sealer products within the City.
SECTION 6. PENALTY.
Any person convicted of violating any provision of this ordinance is guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or
imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both, plus the costs of prosecution in either
case.
SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this ordinance is found to be invalid for any reason by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.
SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance becomes effective on the date of its publication, or upon the publication
of a summary of the ordinance as provided by Minn. Stat. § 412.191, subd. 4, as it may be
amended from time to time, which meets the requirements of Minn. Stat. § 331A.01, subd. 10, as
it may be amended from time to time.
Passed by the Council this day of , 20
Mayor
Attested:
Clerk
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Coal Tar -Based Sealants
What Are The Concerns?
Coal tar, a byproduct of coal processing, contains high levels of chemicals called polycyclic aromatic
hyrdrocarbons (PAHs). Some PAHs are known human carcinogens. It is commonly used in asphalt
sealers. Studies have shown when coal tar -based sealants are applied on parking lots and driveways,
PAHs can be released into nearby surface waters, where they can accumulate to potentially harmful
levels in sediments. This also is a concern for local governments responsible for managing stormwater
ponds and disposing of sediments dredged from them. Alternatives to coal tar -based sealer
formulations are available that have far lower levels of PAHs.
Coal Tar -Based Sealant Fact Sheet
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=11857
Information Regarding Restrictions on Coal Tar -Based Sealants
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/water/water-types-and-programs/stormwater/municipal-
stormwater/restriction-on-coal-tar-based-sealants.html
The Legislation
The 2009 legislation was contained in House File 1231. References to coal tar -based sealants are in
Article 2, Sections 4, 26 and 28. The main requirements outlined in the legislation will be implemented
over the next two years as indicated below.
• Notify state and local government units
By January 15, 2010 the MPCA must notify state agencies and local governments of the
potential for contamination of stormwater ponds and wetlands by coal tar -based sealants.
• Inventory stormwater ponds
The MPCA must complete a plan to inventory stormwater ponds in the state by January 15,
2010.
• State agencies restricted July 1, 2010
State agencies may not purchase undiluted coal tar -based sealant after this date.
• Develop best management practices
The MPCA must develop and make available best management practices that can avoid or
mitigate environmental impacts of coal tar -based sealants.
• Develop model ordinance on use of sealants for local units of government (LUGS)
available on this web site on or before January 2, 2010.
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• Develop grant process
MPCA will develop a process by July 2010 for awarding grants to LUGS for treatment of
contaminated sediment. Ordinance must be in place to apply for a grant. Watch this page for
the RFP date (est. Sept. 2010) and application due date (est. Oct. 2010.)The bill contains other
requirements for the MPCA but these are the ones of primary import for state and local
governments and stormwater managers.
• Update: Grants to Help Manage PAH -Contaminated Stormwater Sediments
Information about grant requirements and application materials is still under development and
will be made available through this Web page on or before July 1, 2010. In the meantime,
questions may be directed to Don Berger, 651-757-2223 or Donald.Berger@state.mn.us
MS4 Permittees
By the next cycle of municipal stormwater permitting, beginning June 2011, permittees will be required
to abide by all provisions of the legislation. The MPCA is conducting outreach to permittees to make
sure they are aware of the requirements and assist them in meeting them.
•
.9 MS4 Stormwater Pond Inventory Form: (wq-strm4-30) This inventory is required by Chapter
172, Sec. 28 of the 2009 Session Laws and will be incorporated into the 2011 revision and
reissuance of the NPDES MS4 General Permit. The purpose of the inventory is to identify
stormwater ponds, wetlands and other water bodies impacted by the collection, treatment and
conveyance of stormwater.
Study of Contamination of Stormwater Pond Sediments by Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
in Minnesota —The Role of Coal Tar -Based Sealant Products as a Source of PAHs
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=12960
United States Geological Survey
USGS Fact Sheet - Coal Tar -Based Pavement Sealcoat, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), and
Environmental Health
http://Pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2011/3010/pdf/fs2011-3010.pd
MN Cities with Coal Tar -Based Sealant Ban Enacted
Centerville
Circle Pines
Golden Valley
Maplewood
New Hope
Prior Lake
Vadnais Heights
White Bear Lake
Washington State Ban on Coal Tar -Based Sealants
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42917004/ns/us news-environment/t/state-bans-coal-tar-sealants-big-
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Renewable Energy Work Group
Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2011
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Renewable Energy Work Group was called to order at 7:00
PM on March 15 in the City Hall Community room by volunteer chair Richard Griffith.
Present:
John Spanhake
William Glahn
Robert Gubrud
Richard Griffith
A. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was published in an e-mail dated March 15 at 6:29 PM.
1. Welcome and roll call
2. Minutes of AEWG February meeting as modified
3. Approval of AEWG March meeting agenda
4. Welcome William Glahn
5. Review of REWG webpage for pending update
6. City Hall Energy Usage: Rebecca Ellis/John Spanhake
7. Adjourn
The agenda was unanimously approved as discussed.
B. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as modified:
• In the item titled "Private/public partnership for geothermal systems," Johnson
should be Bill Johnson and his company name should be stated. The presentation
was not attached to the minutes sent to group members and should be forwarded
by Surya Iyer and attached to the February meeting minutes. (Minutes are public
record and should be readable by public.)
• In the item titled "City Hall Energy Usage," Excel should be Xcel Energy in two
instances.
C. Open Issues
A motion was made and unanimously carried for approval of membership for William
Glahn.
Those present had questions about the RFP timing for the City Hall solar cell project,
including status of request for required City funds. A request for information was sent to
Chair Surya Iyer.
John Spanhake re -visited the February meeting discussion with consultant Rebecca Ellis
and requested that he coordinate with her on two tasks:
1. Obtain necessary data on City Hall energy use (gas and electric) and complete
the Xcel Energy Star Rating report.
2. If the rating is low (presently not defined) make a proposal for a HVAC study
and re -commissioning project. This work will include recommendation for
electrical and mechanical improvements to reduce energy usage.
Motion made and unanimously carried.
D. New Business
A review of the REWG webpage was completed per agenda. One wording change was
made: "... energy reduction target." should be "... energy approaches." This change will
be communicated to EEC Chair Latham.
Group wanted to know if Edina received 2009 Federal Stimulus funds and what use was
made of any funds. A request will be forwarded to City Manager regarding this question.
E. Agenda for Next Meeting
John Spanhake to report progress on Energy Star rating project.
Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM by Griffith. The next general meeting will be at 7:00
PM on April 19 (Passover) in City Hall Community Room.
Minutes submitted by: Richard Griffith
Approved by: pending approval
Updates for EEC Website
6-6-11
I. On the City of Edina Home page, the search keyword box is at the very bottom of the page, causing
users to need to scroll down to find it. If you don't happen to realize there is more information on the
page and scroll down, you never find the search box. A search box is generally at the top of the page on
the first page of a website. Please move it to the top of the page.
2. Remove all icons and video links from the I" page. Establish a link to a page for each Working Group,
to which the current first page icons will be moved as indicated below.
3. Residents frequently complain that they cannot find the link to Boards and Commissions. This is
because you must click the City Council Link first and few realize this. Move the Boards and
Commission link to the same level as City Council so that it is more visible, _ - Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New
4. Update the text on the EEC home page as follows: Roman, 12 pt
The Energy & Environment Commission was established in April 2007 to help the City stay on the forefront of
issues of sustainability. Duties of the commission include:
Examining and recommending best practices for energy conservation for Edina's residents and businesses,
including recommendations for a "green" building code, use of Energy Star appliances and other energy -
reduction targets.
Examining and recommending changes in City purchases and operations to conserve energy.
Evaluating and monitoring the provision of a residential recycling program.
Evaluating and monitoring the provision of a privately provided solid waste program, as well as a reduction in
municipal solid wastes.
Evaluating and encouraging improvements in air and water quality.
Educating the public about energy issues, reduction, conservation, reuse, recycling and environmental
protection.
The Commission is warking elesely with Xeel Energy and CentefPeint Energy to promete pragraHis
eneoufage residential energy
The ten -member Edina Energy and Environment commission includes Chair Dianne Plunkett Latham, Bob Gubrud, Surya
Iyer, Keith Kostuch, Sarah Zarrin Mohtadi, M. Gennana Paterlini, Julie Risser, Bill Sierks, Paul Thompson, Susan
Tucker, and two non-voting high school students.
WeFk4ng Group F tThe Commission, which advises the City Council, have several Working Groups, which
advise the commission. The Working Groups are Recycling and Solid Waste, Education and Outreach, Air
ualit a*4s Water Quality, Purchasing, and ^lt ative Energy. The Alto ative >;aerg„ lAlorking r eup has
several afeas of feeus, iflelodiiig wind and solar power.
Working groups generally meet monthly for one to two hours on weekday evenings. Edina residents, including
high school students, who are interested in volunteering on any of these Working Groups,
should express interest by sending an email to edinamail@ci.edina.mn.us, or calling Deputy City Clerk Jane
Timm at 952-826-0409 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Potential volunteers may also
write to Energy/Environment Commission, Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. When
expressing interest, volunteers should rank the Working Groups in order of their preference, and explain how
their background would benefit the working group(s) of their choice.
(Note: The title of each Working Group will be listed on the EEC home page with a link to that group's page.
The working group pages will contain the following.)
LINK to Air Quality Working Group— Evaluate and encourage improvements in air quality. Areas of study include fine
particulate matter, engine idling, wood burning smoke and second hand smoke.
Link to engine idling PSA
Link to Smoking in Parks PSA (super girl)
Links from medical or scientific groups?
LINK to Education and Outreach Working Group - Educate the public about energy issues, reduction, conservation, reuse,
recycling and environmental protection. This group works closely with Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy to promote
programs that encourage residential energy efficiency. Move the following icons from the home page here:
Participate in the Minnesota Energy Challenge. More details at www.MNEnergvChallenge.org to do our part to reduce
global warming.
Icon - Cool Tips Hot Ideas for Home and Business
Icon - Home Energy Squad.net
Icon - Be Cool — Learn More About Saver's Switch
Icon - Learn More about Rebates for CenterPoint Energy Customers
Icon - Refrigerator Rebate PSA
(Bob and Poul to recommend more links here, if needed)
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LINK to Energy Working Group —Recommends best practices for energy conservation for Edina's citizens, municipal
facilities and businesses, including recommendations for a "green" building code, use of Energy Star appliances, and
other energy reduction targets. Promote the establishment of targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
produced by the City's buildings, equipment and operations. Examine and promote renewable energy options for
transportation, heating, and cooling, and other energy uses. Recommendations are also made for renewable energy
sources such as wind and solar power. Move the following icons from the home page here:
Participate in the Minnesota Energy Challenge. More details at www.MNEnergyChallenge.org to do our part to reduce
global warming.
Icon - Cool Tips Hot Ideas for Home and Business
Icon - Home Energy Squad.net
Icon - Be Cool — Learn More About Saver's Switch
Icon - Learn More about Rebates for CenterPoint Energy Customers
Icon - Refrigerator Rebate PSA
Icon - Renewable Energy — It's a Breeze
(Surya and EWG to odd more links here if needed)
www.SageSteps.com — Centralized resource for individuals and families to measure their environmental impact based on
their actual usage of electricity, natural gas, water and fuel. Bob Gubrud to evaluate whether we should include this link.
LINK to Purchasing Task Force - Examine and recommend changes in City Government purchasing and operations to
conserve energy and generate less waste, while recycling more.
(Germano and Keith to recommend some links for this page)
LINK to Recycling and Solid Waste Working Group — Evaluate and monitor the provision of a residential recycling
program. Evaluate and monitor the provision of a privately provided solid waste program, as well as a reduction in
municipal solid waste produced by Edina residents and businesses. Move the following icons from the home page here:
Link to Choose to Reuse from the Energy Events page
RethinkRecycling.com
(recommend more links here?)
LINK to Water Quality Working Group - Evaluate and encourage improvements in surface water quality and in
stormwater management. Move the following icons from the home page here:
Water resources link (PSA with the guy in the bath tub)
Link to Piece on Coal Tar (where did this go — couldn't find it)
Link to 9 Mile Creek Watershed District
Link to Minnehaha Watershed District
(more links here)
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Proposed Agenda for EEC/City Council Work Session
Draft of 6-6-11
I. Recycling & Solid Waste Working Group
A. Proposed 1300 Licensing Ordinance Amendments (see attachment to 6-9-11 EEC agenda)
B. Financing needed for Recycling Cans for City Parks
C. Organized Hauling Update — Consider showing LWVE PowerPoint (see attached)
II. Purchasing — EEC needs to approve revised policy after staff comments are incorporated (will these be ready
in time?)
III. Water Quality Working Group
A. Coal Tar Ordinance Proposal (see attachment to 6-9-11 EEC agenda)
IV. Energy Working Group — It appears that EWG is no longer recommending best practice # 26.6.a
(WindSource) and instead is recommending either #26. La & b (Model Ordinances for Wind & Solar), or
#26.3 (Pace)
A. Solar/Wind Ordinance amendments (will these be ready in time?)
B. PACE (will this be ready in time?)
V. Benchmark Report (ULI Pilot within a Pilot and B3 data)
VI. Approve revised GreenStep Cities best practice selections
VII. Policy on EEC/WG involvement in RFP process.
6-6-11
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3) Illicit discharge detection and elimination
4) Construction site stormwater runoff control
5) Post -construction stormwater management
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MCM I & 2. Public Education, Outreach, Participation, and
Involvement
• Storm water related articles/information in the About Town
newsletter (1 article)
• Engineering & Public Works webpage (postings, links)
• 7 Articles
• Annual Public Meeting (June 6, 2011)
MCM 3. Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
• Stormsewer map updated
• "Report a Problem" e-mail notification
• 1 illicit discharge
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MCM 4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Erosion and Sediment Control Inspections (includes sites <1 ac.)
• 16 Notice of violations, 1 stop work order
MCM 5. Post -Construction Stormwater Management
2 Plan reviews completed (>1 ac.)
MCM 6. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Outfall &Pond Inspections (100% complete in 2007)
Structural Pollution Control Devices (83 inspected &maintained)
Street Sweeping completed (entire twice per year)
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• Finalize/submit 2010 Annual Report
• Continue to implement BMPs of the SWPPP until effective reissuance
date of the MS4 permit.
Reissued MS4 Permit Schedule (MPCEA
• Fall 2010 —May 31, 2011: Attend MPCA stakeholder meetings
• May 31, 2011: Draft reissued MS4 permit out for public comment
until July 15, 2011
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Fall 2011: Revise SWPPP per new requirements and apply for permit
coverage (Jan. 2012 effective date)
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❖ pca. state.mn.us/water/stormwater/stormwater-ms4.html
❖ minnehahacreek.org
❖ ninemilecreek.org
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2009 Analysis of Waste Collection
Service Arrangements
Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency
Typical Municipal Goals
■ "City expresses interest in organizing"
because...
o Reduce Amount of Truck Traffic & Related
Impacts
Li Reduce Monthly Cost / Rates per Household
o Improve Program Outcomes & Standardize
Services
o Improve Management of Waste According to
SWM Plans & Hierarchy
s Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Typical Hauler Goals
. Haulers generally oppose organizing
because...
o Haulers want to protect their business
interests
o Favor free market — customer choice
Li Risk loss of customers, impacts growth,
possible impact to company value
Li Raise issue of "Just Compensation/Inverse
Condemnation"
�O Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Pros & Cons of Organized System
Advantages
■ Increased eff., lower cost
. Lower traffic impacts
. Lower fuel consumption
■ Greater control of service
requirements
■ Competitive bidding on
costs
• Generate revenues to
support other services
Disadvantages
No choice of hauler
Greater administrative
involvement by city
Small haulers have
barriers to entry
Current statutory process
for changing is very
cumbersome
LWVE Newsletter
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Literature review
. Minnesota has fewer organized communities
o MN (29%') vs. Nationwide (72%2)
■ National literature consistently showed lower
cost for organized collection
■ Minnesota studies done between 1993 and
2004 show lower cost for organized collection
■ Organized collection also affects noise, road
wear, air emissions & fuel consumption
' Barone, Michael. Dec. 2005. "Report on Residential Municipal Solid Waste Collection." City of Eden Prairie, MN.
2 "Summary of Key Results from SERA's 2008 Solid Waste and Recycling Survey. Mar. 2008. Skumatz Economic Research
Assoc., Inc. Superior, CO.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Historical Rate Survey Example (2003-2004 - Falcon Heights
Rate Study)
City
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30 Gal
60 Gal
90 Gal
Falcon Heights (average of 6
companies)
Open
$13.59
$15.56
$17.17
Roseville (average of 7 companies)
Open
$12.85
$14.90
$16.84
Maplewood (average of 9 haulers)
Open
$12.19
$14.11
$16.08
North St. Paul, 2003
Organized
$8.07
$8.86
$10.39
Shakopee, 2004-2005
Organized
$8.60
$10.65
$12.24
Little Canada, 2002 (most recent rates
listed)
Organized
$8.29
$9.77
$11.29
White Bear Lake
Organized
$7.50
$11.00
$15.00
Stillwater, 3 years ending 12/31/05
Organized
$8.16
$10.06
$12.03
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Overall Survey — Average Monthly Rates
Charged to Residents
Collection System
Average Monthly Rate
30 Gallon
60 Gallon
90 Gallon
Open MSW
$22.64
$25.46
$25.46
Organized MSW
$14.83
$22.23
Difference
$7.81
$8.48
$3.23
% Change
+34.5%
+33.3%
+12.7%
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Edina
Avg
Comparision of MSW Hauler Costs
S. L. Park
WMgmt
E.prairie
Avg
Hopkins
City
$29.95 $19.21 $32.72 $25.60
Charges per month, including recycling, taxes, and surcharges
Fora 65-68 gallon container (yard waste not included except for SLP)
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Impact on Roads
■ 'City of Falcon Heights attributed the impact of
garbage trucks on roads as:
Lj High in
alleys
(N86% of
impact due to garbage trucks)
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heavily
traveled
areas (-8% due to garbage trucks)
■ 2City of Roseville noted $20 to $40 per
household per year from garbage trucks
($188,000 to $376,000)
. 3City of Oakdale reported an estimate of
$120,000 to $300,000 per year
'"Organized Collection Study — Final Report." Oct. 2004. Falcon Heights, MN.
2"City of Roseville, Solid Waste and Recycling Report' 2002. Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory
Committee. Roseville, MN.
3"Final Report: Study on Public Collection." Apr. 2002. Ramsey & Washington Counties.
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Factors affecting increased fuel use
■ City of Eagan has one hauler with over a
60% market share resulting in relatively lower
relative fuel use
■ City of St. Paul has the most haulers with
relatively lower market shares (highest
�25%) resulting in higher relative fuel use
■ Fleet Characteristics, Automated Collection,
Recyclable Sort Style, Routing Efficiency, etc.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Percentage of Increased Fuel Use
Increased Fuel Use — Existing System vs a Single Hauler for
MSW
% More
Fuel
C
Egan
Duluth
Roch.
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St.Paul
216%
294%
250%
355%
437%
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Conclusions of Study
■ Average monthly household rates are lower
in organized systems vs. open systems
. Recycling capture rates are generally higher
in organized (recycling) systems
■ Road wear, fuel consumption, air pollution,
truck traffic, and noise are reduced by
organized collection
. Private haulers strongly oppose organized
collection
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
MN Statute on Organizing Process
MN Statute Sec. 115A.94, Organized Collection, sets
forth the process by which a city may organize
collection
• Notice of hearing to public/haulers two weeks before
scheduled hearing
• Public hearing
• Governing body must adopt a resolution of intent 180 days
before any change
• 90 day planning period (must include input from haulers)
• 90 day negotiation period with interested, licensed haulers
THIS SLIDE PREPARED BY LWVE FROM MPCA STUDY
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency