HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-13 PacketDRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
EDINA CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday February 13, 2014
7:08 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER 7:08p.m.
II. ROLL CALL. Answering Roll Call was Gubrud, Heer, Howard, Kostuch, Rudnicki, Sokol, Thompson, Zarrin and
Chair Sierks.
Absent: Bale, Latham
Late Arrival: Risser
Staff Present: Ross Bintner and Rebecca Foster
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion made by Member Gubrud and seconded by Member Zarrin to approve the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes. Mr. Kostuch changed the Sustainability summary to "the goal is to put in place an
environmental considerations form to attach to the capital budget projects process to make the city
consider environmental impacts on new projects."
B. Attendance report and roster. No Comment.
C. Workgroup list and minutes. Member Heer gave an update on the EEC Bylaws saying that the
Commission can have Working Groups or Subcommittees, but not a Task Force. A Working Group needs
to have a public notice for members to join and a Subcommittee can be only Commissioners. The
following Task Force or Working Groups will be removed Air Quality WG, Solar & Wind Ordinance TF and
Bylaws WG. The Sustainability TF will be renamed to City Environmental Considerations Subcommittee.
The EEC will review and rename the remaining Working Groups at the March meeting.
Motion made by Member Kostuch and seconded by Member Thompson to approve the amended Minutes
and Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT. No Comment.
VI. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Master Water Stewards. Sean Gosiewski from Alliance Force Sustainability gave us an update on Master
Water Stewards being trained. The Master Water Stewards have to do 50hrs of volunteer time and he's
asking what water quality items the volunteers could do this year. The Master Water Stewards could
talk to Neighborhood groups on protecting shoreline, help with street sweeping or promote rain
gardens within street recon areas. The Living Streets document will help promote water quality too. A
Master Water Steward could join the Water Quality or Education and Outreach Working Groups.
B. Business Recycling Task Force. Member Zarrin said Solvei Wilmot will send an email promoting the
Hennepin County Grant to businesses. Hennepin County is creating a sticker for business's who recycle
to place on their window.
Member Zarrin and Chair Sierks would like the City to stop selling bottle water and install hydration
stations to their facilities. Chair Sierks will write an Advisory Communication to Council and review it at
the March meeting.
Member Risser arrived at 8:01p.m.
C. Education Outreach Working Group. Member Thompson said the April 29th Event "What will Turn You
on in 2013" needs to be rescheduled to May 1St or 28th due to April Volunteer Recognition Event. The
"Chasing Ice" movie had 54 attendees. The movie "More Than Honey" will be held on March 21" in the
Council Chambers. The movie for May will be "Bag It". Lucia's Restaurant along with the UMN Bee Lab
is giving away sunflower seeds to plant to attract bees. Member Gubrud proposed an Earth Hour
Proclamation.
D. Energy Working Group. No Comment.
E. Home Energy Squad Task Force. In 2013, there were 89 Home Energy Squad visits. In 2014, there will
be 42 subsidized visits and 10 free visits. The Home Energy Squad will plan on attending the July 4th
parade.
F. Local Food Working Group. No Comment.
G. Recycling and Solid Waste Working Group. No Comment.
H. Student Initiatives. Member Sokol said Project Earth hasn't heard anything about the grant on the Pilot
Solar Power Project.
I. Sustainability Task Force. Member Kostuch said the goal is to put in place an environmental
considerations form to attach to the capital budget projects process to make the city consider
environmental impacts on new projects. The group will meet with the Finance Dept. to find out where
is the best place within the City to implement the form.
J. Urban Forests Task Force. No Comment.
K. Water Quality Working Group. Member Risser said the group needs to focus on what it can do.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS. No Comment.
Vlll. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS. Chair Sierks would like to write an EEC Priorities Report to
Council and review it in a Work Session. Chair Sierks has been interviewing new commissioners. At the March
EEC meeting the annual Chair and Vice Chair Elections will be held. Summer Intern volunteer available, but will
need coordination.
IX. STAFF COMMENTS
A. City projects update. Mr. Bintner will not be able to attend the March meeting. There's an opportunity
to Share a Blog amongst the Commissions. The 50th & France parking ramps will be replacing lights with
LED and the payback with be over 5yrs. Fairview Southdale would like to do a waste sort in spring.
Pentagon Park area will be proposing a TIF funding project of offices and hotel. The Speakup Edina topic
in March will be "Organized Hauling" and in June it'll be "Incentives for Conservation". Great Plains
Institute has Energy Grants to increase efficiency.
Chair Sierks thanked Member Risser for her service on the EEC. Member Thompson proposed Andy Harmon as the EEC
volunteer to be recognized.
There being no further business on the Commission Agenda, Chair Sierks declared the meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Motion made by Member Heer and seconded by Member Kostuch to adjourn meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Rebecca Foster
GIS Administrator
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CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
EDINA CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday March 13, 2014
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 and roster
C. Workgroup list and minutes
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. Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
B. Community Solar (Ken Bradley)
C. Replacing City Disposable Water Bottle Sales
D. Joint Powers Agreement with St. Paul Port Authority (PACE)
E. Joint Powers Agreement with the Dept. of Commerce ( Guaranteed Energy Savings)
F. Tree Preservation Ordinance support for Planning Commission
G. Working Groups and Bylaws Review
H. Education & Outreach Working Group
1. April/May event & movie night
2. Earth Day Proclamation
VII. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS
A. Open Meeting Law email
VIII.CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
A. Council Advisory on GHG emissions
B. Nominations for Recognition Event
C. Update EEC Webpage with more Business/Residential Recycling
IX. STAFF COMMENTS
A. Lakes & Ponds
B. Water Services Freezing
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS: http://www.edinamn.gov/ <click calendar>
3/18/14 City Council Meeting — City Hall
4/1/14 City Council Meeting — City Hall
4/10/14 EEC April Meeting — City Hall
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.
Edina Energy & Environment Commission
Working Groups and Subcommittees
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Water Quality Working Group (WQ WG) — 4' Thursday at 6:30pm -Chair julie Risser —Members: Jon Moon, David
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EnerQv Working Group (AE WG)— 3 Tuesday at 7:00 pm— Chair Bill Sierks, Co -Chair John Heer - Commissioners
Bob Gubrud and John Howard- Members Richard Griffith, Richard Oriani, Greg Nelson, Gary Wahman, John Dolphin
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Education Outreach Working Group (EO WG) — 1 Tuesday at 7:00 pm - Co -Chairs Paul Thompson and Bob Gubrud —
Members: John Howard (EEC), Andrew Harmon, Chuck Pretice and Mindy Abler.
Home Energy Squad Subcommittee' ee (HES) — Meets as needed - Chair Bill Sierks — Commissioners - Paul
Thompson, Bob-Gubrud
Recycling & Solid Waste Working Grouj2(RSW WG) — lrt Thursday at 7:00 pm - Chair DP Latham, Commissioners Sara
Zarrin and Tim Rudnicki - Members Michelle Horan, Melissa Seeley — City Staff Solvei Wilmot
Urban Forest Working Group Task gree (UF TF) — Meets as needed over lunch hour - Chair DP Latham —
Commissioners - Joseph Hulbert (Pk Bd), Michael Schroeder (Planning Commission) & City Forester Tom Horwath
(Staff).
S61ar & ;4qoqd Or&mqnee Task Figi-ee GhaiF Open, Member -s Bill Sier-ks (EEC) Nfiehael Plattetef (Planning), Ken Potts
(141 aflning) ivith Suppof4 ffem the EEG Efiergy Wofldng Group, Paul Themp soft (FF -C) City Plannef:Gafy Teague (Staff)
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Edina Business Recycling Working Group — 3A Wednesday -Chair Sarah Zarrin —Members: Lori Syverson (Chamber of
Ben Knudson (Hennepin County Environmental Services), Andre Xiong (HCES), Aileen Foley
Commerce),
Local Food Working Grou— Chair Dianne Plunkett Latham, Arlene Forrest, Louise Segreto, David
Chin, Flora Delaney, Joeffrey Bodeau, Virginia Kearney, and Jamie Bodeau
City Environmental Considerations Subcommittee — Chair Keith
Kostuch, Members: John Heer, Tim Rudnicki
Student Initiatives — Student Members, Paul Thompson and EEC Chair
February Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG) Meeting
Held on February 11, 2014 at 7 PM in Mayor's Conference Room, Edina City Hall.
In Attendance: Andy Harmon, Bob Gubrud, John Howard, Mindy Ahler, Paul Thompson. Guests: Southview
Students Josh, Gavin, Jason and High School Student Reilly Anderson
Meeting called to order by Paul Thompson at 7:04 pm. Introductions were made around the table, specifically
name and interest in being at the meeting.
Meeting minutes from the January meeting were discussed. Bob would like to see the date of the meeting on
the meeting minutes. No opposition to this modification, so minutes approved with modification.
Movie Series:
The Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) movie series was briefly described by John to the new folks in
attendance. Quarter sheet fliers handed out at the January showing of Chasing Ice were distributed around the
table. Paul noted that Krystal Caron is a new communications person. She will work with EOWG in the future as
the EEC communications liaison.
Publicity: Bob recommended that the movie have a clear description, as it is currently vague - just a bee and a
title, time and place. Bob wants a coordinated communication plan. John discussed that there was a brief poll of
movie attendees and most people heard about the event by word of mouth. John will work with City
Environmental Engineer Ross B. the City and Edina Park & Rec to check on More than Honey movie status. The
Southview contingent suggests ads on the internet and social media, and the possibility of distributing to school
email list. Reilly offered that Project Earth at Edina High School could advertise through their channels — internet
and phone calls.
Paul ideally would like the group to preview the film, if possible.
EHS has 3 vegetable gardens that are run by Project Earth. Edina's community garden is already subscribed.
The attendees viewed the trailer for More than Honey. Paul suggested getting local bee folks to attend,
including a U of M expert and Flora Delaney. John mentioned that Dianne of the Local Foods Task Force has
been working with experts and may have someone lined up. Bob discussed his local experience at Lucia's Cafe,
which is promoting the value of bees throughout February with the University of Minnesota Bee Lab.
For the May film, Carbon Nation and YERT were suggested. John is of the opinion that someone on the EOWG
should see movie before making it the featured film. Mindy had good things to say about Troubled Water, which
is about water quality issues of the Mississippi River. Bag It was brought up by Reilly, and after discussion, was
decided to be the film for May. The film looks at plastic bag waste and impacts of plastic. The film has a good tie
in with the Edina Go Green group, which is working to cut the use of single use bags. John is to discuss this film
selection at the next EEC meeting and work with Communications on a marketing plan.
Bob enquired about community solar, and a possible additional cost. Bob heard there would be an 20% extra
tariff on solar energy.
April Event:
April 29`h was the scheduled day for the event, but this is also volunteer recognition night in Edina and this is
seen as major conflict by Paul and Bob. The group decided that rescheduling would be best. Paul will coordinate
with keynote speaker, Michael Noble, about his availability on surrounding days. Possible dates would be May
1" or Monday April, 28`h. EOWG attendees will search their calendars to see about possible conflicts with either
day.
Should have tie in to High school solar project as part of event.
Paul will invite Rep. Paulsen, who is also invited to Eden Prairie event on February 18th at Eden Prairie High
School.
Event Agenda:
In the past, there has been a resource fair from 6-7 pm. 42 discounted HES (Home Energy Squad) visits that are
approved by the EEC could be advertised at event. Groups to have at the resource fair include: EEC, Local Food
Task Force, Fresh Energy, Edina Go Green, Living Streets Committee, Bike Edina Task Force, Cool Planet,
CEE/HES, Chamber of Commerce of Edina, Southview Green Team, Project Earth, and other school groups. Space
at Southview should be adequate for table and gathering space.
A drawing of a few free HES visits has been part of event in past, and likely would come out of EEC budget.
However, John raised budget concern as the films and previous subsidized HES visits are using up budget. There
was discussion of combining the subsidy of the pre -approved visits to make a free visit or two. Paul would like to
see Reilly and EEC student as master of ceremonies, and group agreed.
Paul has belief that entertainment is important. Could be Hip Hop club, band, orchestra (chamber orchestra may
be ideal as it is a small group of the most talented musicians), Jazz band, Southview band, jugglers or other
items.
Rough ideas for the main event: Michael Noble speaks, then High school solar piece, and discussion of school
initiatives. Tie in to community solar or energy conservation would be good. Bob expressed need to make it
visible. Title is still: What will turn you on in 2030? Powering our Energy Future.
A skit during the program was discussed where people would wander around staring down on their phones, and
suddenly running out of energy. This would make fun of the disconnect inherent in a smart phone world. Paul
and Reilly will work on coming up with plan. "Hey, what's powering these things anyways" is tie to event.
Consideration of having next meeting at Southview after school on March 3 or 4th to be more student friendly.
Meeting still planned for Tuesday March, 7pm at Edina City Hall Community Room.
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To: City Council
From: Energy and Environment Commission
Date: 2/27/2014
Subject: Advisory Communication — Energy and Environment Commission, waste reduction -
carbon reduction goal- replacing plastic water vending machines with water stations
Attachments: yes
Action Requested:
The EEC recommends that City Council direct the City Manager to work with staff to remove plastic -
bottle water vending machines and sale of disposable water bottles on city property, and install water
hydration stations capable of filling reusable water bottles at city buildings and park locations by the end
of 2015.
Disposable water bottles have a significant negative impact on the environment, as discussed below.
Many entities, including the Edina Schools, are encouraging the use of reusable water containers by
replacing disposable water bottles with hydration stations capable of quickly filling reusable bottles. In
addition, the City can design and sell reusable water bottles to replace at least part of the revenue that
the city has realized from selling disposable bottles
EEC would like the City to set an example for its commercial and residential sector by reducing plastic
waste and the importance of re -use rather than disposal.
Situation:
The Commission's research indicates that the City realizes a profit of approximately $22,000/year from
the sale of disposable water bottles. Our understanding is that the City declined to consider halting
sales because it did not want to lose the revenue. With City operating revenue of about $35 million,
bottled water sales represent .0006% of operating revenue and an even smaller fraction of total city
revenues. EEC strongly recommends that the City take a leadership role by moving from disposal to
reuse and adopting creative ways to replace revenue. The environmental impact of the current status is
not insignificant:
• Approximately 3 liters of water are used to package I liter.
• Production of bottled water, not including transportation, produces approximate 2.5 million
tons of GHG nationally.
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• Only 20% of plastic water bottles are recycled; 809/o are thrown away, with 2 million tons of
these bottles landfilled each year.
• In the US, annual production of plastic bottles uses the equivalent of 50 million barrels of oil.
Background:
The City should join the Edina Public Schools in stopping the sale of disposable water bottles. Edina
High School students started an awareness and fundraising campaign in the 2011-12 school year.
Through their efforts, the school now has installed 2 hydration stations in the high school. The use of
water bottles has decreased significantly, with most students relying on reusable water bottles. Other
Edina schools, including South View and Countryside, have similar fundraising efforts underway and
several have installed hydration stations. If lost revenue is a concern, the City can design and sell
reusable water bottles to replace at least some of those funds. An opportunity could be to work with
the Arts and Culture Commission to design reusable water bottles and promote City artists.
Assessment:
The EEC is not aware of any barriers to implementing this recommendation. The City's decision to
move from disposable to reusable water bottles would send a strong sustainability message to the
community.
Recommendation:
The EEC recommends that the City Council direct the City Manager to work with staff to remove
plastic -bottle water vending machines and sale of disposable water bottles on city property, and install
water hydration stations capable of filling reusable water bottles at city buildings and park locations by
the end of 2015.
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To: City Council
From: Energy and Environment Commission
Date: March 14, 2014
Subject: Recommend City Council Adopt A Resolution Designating the St. Paul Port
Authority To Implement and Administer the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
Program On Behalf of the City
Attachments: joint Powers Agreement Between St. Paul Port Authority and City of Edina, also
including Extract of Minutes of Meeting and Resolution
Action Requested:
The EEC request City Council to adopt a resolution designating the St. Paul Port Authority (SSPPA) to
implement and administer the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program on behalf of the City of
Edina.
Situation:
Since the City passed the first PACE program in Minnesota in 2011, the St. Paul Port Authority has
expanded the kinds of governmental programs providing financing in the State of Minnesota. Under the
state PACE statute, Minn. Stat. Sections 216C.435 and 216C.436 and Chapter 429, the City can
designate another local governmental unit to implement its PACE program on its behalf. The SPPA
recently created a program under the PACE statute known as PACE OF MN, and is willing to
implement and administer this PACE program on behalf of the City. The SPPA also administers other
energy improvement financing programs, including the Trillion BTU program on behalf of Xcel Energy,
and has a high degree of financial expertise and strength that is available within the City's boundaries.
Designating the SPPA as the program administrator for the City's PACE program will significantly
reduce the administrative burden that the City has experienced in handling its first two PACE projects.
The only significant role remaining for the City is to impose and collect the special assessments imposed
under PACE and transfer such collections to the SPPA.
Background:
The City has already enacted a city-wide PACE program under Minn. Stat. Sections 216C.435 and
216C.436 and Chapter 429, and financed the first two PACE projects in Minnesota. This will expand
the types of financing available to commercial and industrial businesses in the City while greatly reducing
the City's administrative role.
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Assessment:
The EEC does not see any downside to designating the SPPA to administer the City's PACE program.
For the reasons discussed above, this action will give City business owners access to significantly greater
financial expertise through an entity which is establishing standard procedures for PACE programs in
local governments across the state. This will also reduce the City's administrative expenses.
Recommendation:
The Commission recommends that the City Council Adopt the attached resolution, designating the St.
Paul Port Authority to implement and administer the PACE program on behalf of the City.
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Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul
Property Assessed Clean Energy Program
(PACE OF MN)
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Saint Paul Port Authority
850 Lawson Commons
380 St. Peter Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651)224-5686
(651) 223-5198 (fax)
www.sppa.com
REV 10/21/2013
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made and entered into as of the day of , 2014, by
and between the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul (the "Port Authority"), a body corporate
and politic, and the City of Edina, Minnesota, a municipal corporation (the "City"), provides as
follows:
WHEREAS, the Port Authority has been engaged in governmental programs for
providing financing in the City of Saint Paul and in other areas of the State of Minnesota (the
"State") by making loans evidenced by various financing leases and loan agreements, and in the
process of operating these program the Port Authority has developed a high degree of financial
expertise and strength; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 216C.435 and 216C.436 and Chapter 429 (the
"Act") authorize the City to provide for the financing of the acquisition and construction or
installation of energy efficiency and conservation improvements (the "Improvements") on
properties located within the boundaries of the City through the use of special assessments; and
WHEREAS, the Act authorizes the City to designate a local government unit other than
the City to implement the program under the Act on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified one or more projects within the boundaries of the
City that will result in Improvements in need of financing, and has adopted its Resolution No.
(a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A) to designate the Port Authority to
implement and administer a program on behalf of the City to finance such Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Port Authority has created a program under the Act known as the
Property Assessed Clean Energy Program ("PACE OF MN") for purposes of implementing and
administering the activities described in the Act, and the Port Authority is willing to implement
and administer that program on behalf of the City as requested herein; and
WHEREAS, the City has expressed a desire to make energy improvement financing
programs of the kind managed by the Port Authority available for improvements of eligible
properties within its boundaries, including but not limited to the Energy Savings Partnership,
Trillion BTU (within the portion of the City served by Xcel Energy) and MNPace, and a joint
powers agreement is required between the City and the Port Authority in the case of MnPACE
authority; and
WHEREAS, the Improvements will serve citizens of the City of Saint Paul and the City,
as well as Ramsey and Counties and the State of Minnesota.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein made, the parties to
this Agreement hereby agree as follows:
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1. The Port Authority shall exercise the powers of the Act on behalf of the City by
utilizing to provide financing for Improvements located within the boundaries of the City.
Except as otherwise provided in this Joint Powers Agreement, the Port Authority shall be solely
responsible for the implementation and administration of PACE OF MN and the financing of the
Improvements.
2. In connection with its implementation and administration of PACE OF MN, and
its financing of the Improvements located within the boundaries of the City, it is anticipated that
the Port Authority will enter into various agreements with persons wishing to obtain financing
for Improvements located within the boundaries of the City as well as with sources of financing
for such Improvements (collectively the "Program Documents").
3. The Port Authority will charge a fee for its implementation and administration of
PACE OF MN, which fee will be described in, and payable under, the Program Documents.
4. The Port Authority will have the sole duty and responsibility to comply with or
enforce covenants and agreements contained in the Program Documents. This power shall
specifically include the responsibility for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the
provisions of the Program Documents.
5. The source of funds to finance the Improvements shall be a taxable special
assessment revenue bond (the "Bond") issued by the Port Authority in favor of Bremer Bank (the
"Lender"), pursuant to which the Lender will advance funds under the Program Documents.
6. The Bond shall be a special/limited obligation of the Port Authority, payable
solely from special assessments levied by the City as provided herein. The Bond and interest
thereon shall neither constitute nor give rise to a general indebtedness or pecuniary liability, or a
general or moral obligation, or a pledge or loan of credit of the Port Authority, the City, the City
of Saint Paul or the State of Minnesota, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory
provision. To that end, the Port Authority hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City
from and against any claims or losses arising out of the failure of the Port Authority to provide
for the payment of principal of, and the interest or any premium on the Bond, from special
assessment payments actually paid to the Port Authority by the City. This indemnity shall not,
however, be construed to relate to any claims or losses which might arise by virtue of the
exercise, by the City, of its governmental powers in connection with the Project, or by virtue of
the failure of the City to levy and collect special assessments with respect to the Improvements
or promptly remit such special assessment payments to the Port Authority as provided in the
Program Documents.
7. As and for its contribution to the financing of the Improvements, and as provided
in the Act, the City shall impose and collect special assessments necessary to pay debt service on
that portion of the Bond attributable to the Improvements located within the boundaries of the
City. Evidence that the City has imposed such special assessments is a precondition to the Port
Authority's obligation to provide financing to any Improvements located within the boundaries
of the City.
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8. Once the City has imposed special assessments to finance Improvements located
within the boundaries of the City, the City shall collect and transfer all collections of the
assessments upon receipt to the Port Authority for application to the payment of the Bond. The
City will take all actions permitted by law to recover the assessments, including without
limitation, reinstating the outstanding balance of assessments when the land returns to private
ownership, in accordance with Minn. Stat. Section 429.071, Subd. 4. The City acknowledges
that the Lender is a third -party beneficiary of the City's covenants herein with respect to the
imposition, collection and transfer of special assessments described herein.
9. Unless otherwise provided by concurrent action of the Port Authority and the
City, this Agreement shall terminate upon the retirement or defeasance of the Bond, and this
Agreement may not be terminated in advance of such retirement or defeasance.
10. This Agreement may be amended by the Port Authority and the City, at any time,
by an instrument executed by both of them. No amendment hereof may be entered into by the
Port Authority or the City, however, if the effect of such amendment would impair the rights of
the holder of the Bond, unless such holder has consented to such amendment.
11. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
when taken together shall constitute a single agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Port Authority and the City have caused this Agreement
to be executed on their behalf, by their duly authorized officers, as of the day and year first above
written.
PORT AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
By:
Its: President
By:
Its: Chief Financial Officer
CITY OF , MINNESOTA
By:
Its:
By:
Its:
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EXHIBIT A
Extract of Minutes of Meeting of the
City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Edina (the "City"), was duly held at the City Hall in the City, on , 20 ,
at P.M.
The following members were present:
and the following were absent:
The Mayor announced that the next order of business was consideration of the
designation of the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul to implement and administer a
program under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 216C.435 and 216C.436 and Chapter 429 on behalf
of the City.
Member
introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption, the reading of which had been dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE PORT AUTHORITY TO
IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER A PROJECT ASSESSED
CLEAN ENERGY IMPROVEMENT FINANCING ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS NEEDED IN CONNECTION
WITH THAT PROGRAM
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina (the "City"), as follows:
1. The Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul (the "Port Authority") has
established the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program ("PACE OF MN") to finance the
acquisition and construction or installation of energy efficiency and conservation improvements
(the "Improvements"), on properties located throughout the State of Minnesota through the use
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of special assessments pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 216C.435 and 216C.436 and
Chapter 429 (the "Act").
2. The City has received and approved one or more applications and petitions for
Special Assessments from owners of property located in the City desiring to participate in and
receive financing pursuant to the Act.
3. In order to finance the Improvements, the City hereby determines that it is
beneficial to participate in PACE OF MN, and to designate the Port Authority as the
implementor and administrator of that program on behalf of the City for purposes of financing
Improvements located within the City.
4. The City understands that the Port Authority will issue its PACE OF MN special
assessment revenue bond to finance the Improvements, and that the sole security for that bond
will be special assessments imposed by the other cities participating in PACE OF MN, and.
5. To facilitate and encourage the financing of Improvements located within the
City, the City covenants to levy assessments for said Improvements on the property so
benefitted, in accordance with the Application and Petition for Special Assessments received
from the owner(s) of the Property and approved by the Port Authority. The interest rate on the
Special Assessments shall be the interest rate on the Bond, plus %.
6. After imposition of the special assessments, the City shall collect such
assessments and remit them to the Port Authority for use in the repayment of the Bond. The City
will take all actions permitted by law to recover the assessments, including without limitation,
reinstating the outstanding balance of assessments when the land returns to private ownership, in
accordance with Minn. Stat. Section 429.071, Subd. 4.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ) SS.
CITY OF
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of
, hereby certify that I have carefully compared the attached and
foregoing extract of minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City held
, with the original thereof on file and of record in my office and the same is a
full, true and complete transcript therefrom.
WITNESS My hand officially and the seal of the City this of
City Clerk
City of Saint Paul
(Seal)
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B3 BENCHMARKING Citof Edina
BENCHMARK
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1 213.42
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1 258.'3
117.15
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PEER COMPARISON
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83.20
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194.80
121.59
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213.42
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106.72
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37.34
88.97
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21.52
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• Vetted Master Contract with Pre -qualified ESCO's
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with Pre -qualified Sub's and Spec's
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the guarantee
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• Startup & Commissioning Guidelines
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Process -• Activity
1— Opportunity Meetings with COMM to review GESP,
Assessment B3 data, facility needs, issues, and goals
2 — Define Project Energy Savings; GHG Emission
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Building Public Disclosure; Job Creation
3 — ESCO Selection
RFP evaluation and ESCO selection
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Each of the 11 Contractors has a Faster Contract with the Department of Commerce to provide
Energy Savings Performance Contracting Services on an as needed basis_
Exhibit A — Contractor's Duties (see Master Contract)
Exhibit A includes a Sample Work Order Contract along with the Work Order Contract's Exhibit A and
Exhibit B.
Exhibit B — Contractor's Fees (see Master Contract)
These are the maximum markups and fees included in Contractor's RFP response to pre -qualify. They
differ by Contractor.
Attachment 1— Measurement and Verification Guidelines
Attachment 2 — System Stamp and Commissioning Guidelines
Attachment 3 — General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
AIA Document A201 — 2007 as modified by the Minnesota Department of Commerce
Parties to Contract
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of selecting one ESCO from the pool of eleven master contract holders, they determine is best suited
to provide energy savings pefformance contracting services for their site. The RFP also provides for a
second round of competition in which the responders' may offer lower markups, overheads and fees
for this site, than those they agreed to in the master contract.
SiW-Specific RFP
Site -Specific RFP template provided by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Site-specific data is
added by state agency or local governmental unit.
Attachments
Site -Specific RFP will include (i.e. illustrate) all exhibits and attachments added via the work order
contract amendment.
Parties is Site -Specific RFP
State agency or local governmental unit will issue RFP to all contractors with a GESP Master Contract.
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The Work Order Contract is issued by the state agency or local governmental unit to the selected
ESCO for the purpose of conducting an Investment Grade Audit (IGA) and developing the Energy
Savings Performance Contract project proposal. This Work Order enables the ESCO to perform
design and engineering services that are required to provide guaranteed maximum pricing and
guaranteed energy savings for the proposed Energy Conservation Measures included in their project
proposal. This is also when the ESCO performs necessary pre -installation measurements and
proposes their plan for the measurement and verification of savings_ Assumptions agreed to in this
process form the basis of the Energy Savings Performance Contract and are added as exhibits to the
Work Order Contract via amendment.
Work Order Contract
Issued by state agency or local governmental unit to contractor selected from Site-specific RFP
respondents, under authority of GESP Master Contract.
Exhibit A — Contractor's Duties
Exhibit A includes:
Section I: Contractor's duties for performing Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal
Section 11- Scope guidelines and requirements for Energy Savings Performance Contract Proposal
Exhibit B — Contractors Fees
Maximum markups and fees provided by contractor in response to Site -Specific RFP. These fees can
be lower, but not higher, than fees in Contractor's Master Contract_
Parties to Work Order Contract
State agency or local governmental unit and contractor.
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The amended Work Order Contract becomes the Energy Savings Performance Contract, also referred
to in statute as the Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement
Work Order Contract, Amendment No.1
Issued by State Agency or Local Governmental Unit to Contractor that is party to Work Order Contract_
Exhibit A — Contractor's Duties is amended and becomes Exhibit A-1
Exhibit A-1 includes_
Section L Contractor's duties for performing Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal.
Section II. Scope guidelines and requirements for Energy Savings Performance Contract proposal.
(Section I and II duties completed at time or amendment).
Amendment adds:
Section III: Facility Description is a list of facilities installation work will be performed in.
Section IV: Contractor's Duties for ESPC, is the scope of work for installation of energy conservation
measures.
Exhibit B — Contractor's Fees is amended and becomes Exhibit B-1
Maximum markups and fees provided by contractor in response to Site -Specific RFP. These fees can
be lower, but not higher, than fees in contractor's Master Contract.
Amendment adds the total project price, detailed by energy conservation measure.
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Exhibit C - Savings Measurement and Verification Plan Exhibit L - Lease Purchase Agreement
Contractor deliverable from Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal. Standard GESP document provided by Minnesota Department of Commerce
Exhibit D - Savings Guarantee Exhibit M - Contractor's Measurement and Verification Services
Standard GESP document provided by Minnesota Department of Commerce Standard GESP document provided by Minnesota Department of Commerce
to in Savings Measurement and Verification Plan. Scope and fee are Contractor deliverable from Investment Grade Audit and f
M&V Services are required to maintain the Savings Guarantee.
Exhibit E - Equipment Installed by Contractor
Contractor deliverable from Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal.
Exhibit F - Construction and Installation Schedule
Contractor deliverable from Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal.
Exhibit G - System Startup and Commissioning Plan
Contractor deliverable from Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal.
Exhibit H - Standards of Comfort
Contractor deliverable from Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal.
Template provided by Department of Commerce.
Exhibit I - Training by Contractor
Contractor deliverable from Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal.
Exhibit J - Project Pro Forma
Contractor deliverable from Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal.
Template provided by Department of Commerce.
Exhibit K - Rebates, Incentives and Grants
Contractor deliverable from Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal.
Exhibit N - Institution's Maintenance Responsibilities
Contractor deliverable from Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal.
Attachment 4 - Investment Grade Audit Report
Contractor deliverable from Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal.
Attachment 5 - Certificate of Substantial Completion and Acceptance
Template provided by the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
Attachment 6 - Certificate of Final Completion and Acceptance
r ,�mplate provided by the Minnesota Department of Commerce_
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To: City Council
From: Energy and Environment Commission
Date: March 13, 2014
Subject: Recommendation that City Council Enter Into a Joint Powers Agreement with the
State of Minnesota Department of Commerce Authorizing the City to use the State's
Guaranteed Energy Savings Program as a Contracting Option for Energy Savings
Projects for City Buildings
Attachments: Yes —1. Joint Powers Agreement; 2. Energy Data for City Buildings; and 3. MN
Guaranteed Energy Savings Program Overview PowerPoint
Action Requested:
The EEC request that City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Joint Powers
Agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Commerce enabling the City to use the State's
Guaranteed Energy Savings Program (GESP) as a contracting option for energy savings projects for City -
owned buildings. The standards Joint Powers Agreement form that has been prepared by the State is
attached.
There are several significant reasons supporting this recommendation. They are described in the
following sections and highlighted here:
1. Action on the Top EEC Work Plan Priority from 2013.
2. Significant Reduction in City Greenhouse Gas Emissions
3. Fix the City's Seven Energy -Wasting Buildings
4. Save Energy Dollars, Use Energy Savings to Finance GESP, and Re -direct Capital Budget Items
5. City Demonstrates Leadership in Addressing Its Energy Use and GHG emissions.
Situation:
The reasons supporting this recommendation are discussed in the "Background" section. To
summarize, the situation is that Edina has a number of poorly -performing buildings, as the data from the
State "133" energy performance database indicates. The City can address this situation through a
comprehensive approach that evaluates the "in-depth" energy opportunities at those buildings. The
City can receive technical assistance from the experts at the Department of Commerce; take advantage
of contract forms developed by the state, reviewed by the Attorney General's Office; finance the
project through energy savings without requiring City bonding. The EEC has not identified another
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alternative that offers the same benefits to the City.
Background:
The EEC recommends that the City Council enter into the Joint Powers Agreement with the State to
access GESP resources for the following reasons:
1. Taking Action on Top EEC Priority. The EEC's top work plan priority in 2013, which was continued for
2014, is to focus on "more in-depth building efficiency projects" for city buildings. The GESP program
enables the City to design, implement, and finance these in-depth energy projects. An alternative
means to finance deep energy improvements at city buildings without City bonding has not been
identified.
2. Achieve Significant City GHG Emission Reductions. A significant portion of the City's Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) emissions come from the energy used in City Buildings. Implementing deep energy efficiency
projects is the most effective GHG reduction strategy the City has at this time, and the most cost-
effective. As the City Regional Indicators Project has indicated, the City's GHG emissions are following
statewide trends, and are again increasing as we emerge from the recession. While the City has
established GHG reduction goals, we have no implementation plan nor any actions targeted at reducing
City emissions. This would be a significant step in the right direction.
3. Target Energy Inefficient City Buildings. The City participates in the state's "63" benchmarking site
along with many other state and local government entities. The City's data indicates that at least seven
city buildings are wasting energy —they are not performing as well as similar buildings across the state.
We will target these energy -wasters through GESP.
4. Save City Energy Dollars. The City spends approximately $1 million annually on its buildings" energy
costs. This project would significantly reduce the City's energy costs and use the energy savings to pay
for the improvements over time. The GESP program does not require any City capital funding — money
now targeted for capital building -related expenses can be used for other purposes. The GESP Program
does not affect the City's debt limit.
Assessment:
The State's GESP program offers significant benefits to the City. These are outlined here. As stated
earlier, EEC has not identified any other alternative that offers similar technical and financial support for
in-depth energy projects at city buildings. (ADD Chart on Buildings; Get CEE memo)
1. Access Pre -Qualified contractors who have agreed to use state -approved standard contract and
procurement documents
2. Master Contract and attachments written for government building owners, vetted, approved by
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3. Access to Technical Assistance from Commerce building and financing experts for all phases of
the project — project development, project implementation, and annual project performance
evaluation.
4. Reduce inefficient building maintenance, operations, and utility budgets; use the savings as
capital to make needed upgrades to buildings financed over a specified time.
5. Follows financing approach recommended by Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the best way to
achieve federal energy management goals. Recommendation: Use Private financing to fund as
many energy measures as possible, then use city direct appropriations for long payback
measures.
6. GESP approach:
a. Improve existing systems— retro -commissioning, system enhancements, O&M
improvements
b. Renew building infrastructure through deep retrofits, including system re -design and
equipment replacement
c. Verify that intended results are achieved and continue to be achieved, through ongoing
measurement and verification and a performance guarantee.
7. Improvements over "traditional" ESCO performance contracting
a. Open book pricing, maximum markups and fees, guaranteed maximum prices
b. Competitive bidding of trade work and equipment with pre -qualified subs and specs
c. Multi-year savings guarantee with third party review of annual report
d. Measurement and verification guidelines standard and pre -approved
e. State -provided technical, financial and contractual assistance
Other Public Entities Already Using GESP:
There are a number of GESP projects underway through state agencies, universities and local
government:
o MN DOT — District 1 HQ Office & up to 12 Truck Stations (Total SF: 240,000)
■ Contract awarded; currently in the Investment Grade Audit (IGA) phase.
o Dept of Admin — MNDOT Headquarters in Capitol Complex (Total SF: 375,000)
■ Contract awarded — selecting energy and water conservation options
■ Project Size - approximately $530,000
o MNSCU —St. Cloud Campus (Total SF: 2,000,000)
■ Contract awarded; currently in IGA phase.
■ Evaluating interior controls, solar heat (pre -heat air), PV arrays, stack heat
recovery, transformers, and micro -turbine (CHP) potential
o DNR — 6 Regional District HQ Offices (Total SF: 174,000)
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o City of Bemidji —9 Facilities (including the WWTF) (Total SF: 370,000)
o Contract awarded; currently in IGA phase, including in-depth analysis of the
WWTF (part of IGA phase)
Projects In Development:
o Military Affairs.
o Amateur Sports Center
o Minnesota Zoo
o MNSCU Mankato State
Local Units of Government and Tribes w/authorized Joint Powers Agreements (JPA):
o City of Prior Lake
o Fond Du Lac Tribe City of Tracy
o Three Rivers Parks District
o Wabasha County
Recommendation:
The EEC strongly recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City to enter
into a joint Powers Agreement with the State to access GESP program financing and technical
resources.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
This agreement is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Commerce ("Commerce") and
the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of ("Agency").
Recitals
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Administration delegated his authority under Minnesota Statute § 16C.144 to the
Commissioner of Commerce by means of an Interagency Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding dated as of
April 26, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Commerce wishes to authorize the Agency to utilize the Minnesota Department of Commerce's
Guaranteed Energy Savings Program (GESP) under Minnesota Statute § 16C.144 as a contracting option for guaranteed
energy savings projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the administrative services offered to the Agency through the GESP as
described herein, Commerce and the Agency hereby agree as follows:
Agreement
Term of Agreement
1.1 Effective date: , 20_, or the date Commerce obtains all required signatures under
Minnesota Statutes § 16C.05, subdivision 2, whichever is later.
1.2 Expiration date: When all contractual obligations of the parties to a GESP project pursuant to Minnesota
Statute § 16C.144 have been satisfied.
2 Agreement between the Parties
This Agreement authorizes the Agency to utilize any contracting options available to the Commissioner of
Commerce under Minnesota Statute § 16C.144 for a guaranteed energy savings program.
2.1 Commerce will provide the Agency with technical services to implement a GESP project in facilities owned
by the Agency, including: project development assistance, project implementation over -sight, and annual
project performance evaluation assistance.
2.2 The Agency agrees to:
2.2.1 Utilize the Commerce GESP documents including: Master Contract, Lease Purchase Agreement, and
Site -Specific Request for Proposal (RFP). All contract document changes shall be pre -approved by
Commerce. The Site -Specific RFP shall be issued to all Contractors under the master contact program.
2.2.2 Maintain data current in the State's B3 Energy Benchmarking website for the facilities included in the
GESP.
2.2.3 Provide Commerce with a copy of the Annual Savings Measurement & Verification Report within 30
days of receipt from Contractor.
2.2.4 The use of stipulated savings and project inflation assumptions in the project pro forma must be
reviewed by Commerce and approved in writing by the Agency.
2.2.5 Designate a qualified owner's representative to oversee design and implemented measures in the terms
and conditions of the work orders.
2.2.6 Review plans and specifications and/or scope of work documents prior to providing authorization to
proceed with the work.
3 Payment
Neither party to this Interagency Agreement shall pay any financial consideration to the other party.
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4 Authorized Representatives
The State's Authorized Representative is Peter Berger, Guaranteed Energy Savings Program Manager, 612-296-
2459, or his successor.
The Agency's Authorized Representative is [name, title, address
, ], or his/her successor.
5 Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Contract Complete
5.1 Assignment. The Agency may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this agreement
without the prior consent of Commerce and a fully executed Assignment Agreement, executed and approved
by the same parties who executed and approved this agreement, or their successors in office.
5.2 Amendments. Any amendment to this agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been
executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original agreement, or their
successors in office.
5.3 Waiver. If Commerce fails to enforce any provision of this agreement, that failure does not waive the
provision or its right to enforce it.
5.4 Contract Complete. This agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between Commerce and the
Agency. No other understanding regarding this agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to bind
either party.
6 Liability
Each party will be responsible for its own acts and behavior and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law.
7 State Audits
Under Minnesota Statute § 16C.05, subdivision 5, the Agency's books, records, documents, and accounting
procedures and practices relevant to this agreement are subject to examination by Commerce and/or the State
Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the end of this agreement.
8 Government Data Practices
The Agency and Commerce must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statute
Ch. 13, as it applies to all data provided by Commerce under this agreement, and as it applies to all data created,
collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Agency under this agreement. The civil
remedies of Minnesota Statute § 13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by either the Agency
or Commerce.
9 Venue
Venue for all legal proceedings out of this agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court
with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
10 No Third Party Beneficiaries
There are no third party beneficiaries to this Agreement.
IA — "Agency" — Commerce
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11 Termination
11.1 Termination. Commerce or the Agency may terminate this agreement at any time, with or without cause,
upon 30 days' written notice to the other party.
11.2 Termination for Insufficient Funding. Commerce may immediately terminate this agreement if it does not
obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source; or if funding cannot be continued at a
level sufficient to allow for the payment of the services covered here. Termination must be by written or fax
notice to the Agency. Commerce will not be assessed any penalty if the agreement is terminated because of
the decision of the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source, not to appropriate funds. Commerce must
provide the Agency notice of the lack of funding within a reasonable time of the State's receiving that notice.
1. STATE ENCUMBRANCE VERIFICATION 3. MN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Individual certifies that funds have been encumbered as required by (with delegated authority)
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 16A.15 and 16C.05.
(with delegated authority)
Signed: By:
Date: Title:
Contract: Date:
2. AGENCY (Minnesota Department of
The Agency certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed
the contract on behalf of the Agency as required by applicable laws.
By. Distribution:
MN Department of Commerce
Title: Governmental Unit
State's Authorize Representative — Photo Copy
Date:
By:
Title:
Date:
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Draft 2-12-2014
ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING TREE PRESERVATION
The City Council Of Edina Ordains:
Section 1. Chapter 10, Article III of the Edina City Code is amended to add Division 3 as
follows:
DIVISION Ill. TREE PROTECTION
Sec. 10-82. Preservation, protection and replacement of Protected Trees: This ordinance applies
to all demolition permits; building permit applications for a structural addition; and
building permits for accessory structures including a garage, deck or a pool.
(1) Purpose: Edina is fortunate to have a robust inventory of mature trees that form
an integral part of the unique character and history of the city, and that contribute
to the long-term aesthetic, environmental, and economic well-being of the city.
The purpose of the ordinance is to:
a. Preserve and grow Edina's tree canopy cover by protecting mature trees
throughout the city.
b. Protect and enhance property values by conserving and adding to the
distinctive and unique aesthetic character of Edina's tree population.
C. Protect and enhance the distinctive character of Edina's neighborhoods
d. Improve the quality of life for all stakeholders, including city residents, visitors
and wildlife.
e. Protect the environment by the filtering of air and soil pollutants, increasing
oxygen levels and reducing CO2; managing erosion and stormwater by
stabilizing soils; reducing heat convection; decreasing wind speeds; reducing
noise pollution and decreasing the urban heat island effect.
f. Protect and maintain healthy trees in the development and building permit
processes as set forth herein; and prevent tree loss by eliminating or reducing
compacted fill and excavation near tree roots.
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(2) Definitions:
a. Protected Tree: Any tree of the birch, balsam fir, black walnut, buckeye,
cedar, elm, hemlock, hickory, ironwood, linden, locust, maple (except silver
maple), Norway pine, oak, spruce and white pine varieties.
b. Removable Tree. Any tree not defined as a Protected Tree.
(3) Demolition and building permit applications must include a certified tree inventory
plan indicating where Protected Trees are located and, their species, caliper, and
approximate height and canopy width. The plan must show how Protected Trees
are preserved and protected during construction. The plan must also show if any
Protected Trees are proposed to be removed and the location, species and size of
all replacement tree(s).
(4) If a Protected Tree is less than five inches (5") in caliper it must be moved to
another location on the property, if impacted by areas in paragraph (7) below,
subject to review of the city forester. The caliper of Protected Trees shall be
measured at four and one-half feet (4.5') above the ground.
(5) If a Protected Tree is removed, except as allowed for in paragraph (7), it must be
replaced with two (2) trees, subject to the following conditions:
Replacement trees must be varied by species and are limited to the species
listed above in (2) Definitions.
b. Replacement trees must not be subject to known epidemic diseases or
infestations. Disease or infestation resistant species and cultivars are allowed.
C. Replacement trees must be at least two and one-half inches (2.5") in caliper
for deciduous trees and a minimum of seven feet (7') tall for coniferous trees.
d. Replacement tree plans are subject to approval by the City Forester before
implementation.
e. If a replacement tree location cannot be found on the property, it must be
placed in a public area, subject to approval by the City Forester.
(6) Protected Trees may be removed, in the following areas:
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Including, and within a ten -foot (10') radius of, the building pad of a new or
remodeled building.
b. Within driveways and parking areas.
Protected Trees removed in subparagraphs a. and b. above must be replaced with
one (1) tree, subject to the species listed above in (2) Definitions and the
conditions listed in subparagraphs a. through e. of paragraph 5 above.
(7) Removable trees may be removed for any development or building permit, without
replacement. If a Protected Tree is dead, diseased or hazardous it must be
approved by the City Forester before removal.
(8) During the demolition and building permit processes, the permit holder shall not
leave any Protected Tree without sufficient guards or protections to prevent injury
to the Protected Tree, in connection with such construction. The survey must
indicate how the Protected Tree would be protected during construction, subject
to staff review and approval. City staff monitoring is required for all projects with
affected Protected Trees and/or replacement trees to ensure that all such trees are
properly established and maintained for three (3) years. Tree protection during
construction is subject to the city's Construction Management Plan (CMP).
(9) If Protected Trees were removed within one (1) year prior to the date the
development, demolition and building permit applications were submitted, these
Protected Trees are also subject to the replacement policy set forth in paragraph
(42) above.
Section 2. This ordinance is effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Published:
ATTEST:
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
Please publish in the Edina Sun Current on:
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Send two affidavits of publication.
Bill to Edina City Clerk
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby
certify that the attached and foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Edina City
Council at its Regular Meeting of , 2014, and as recorded in the
Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 2014.
City Clerk
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To: City Council
From: Energy and Environment Commission
Date: March 13, 2014
Subject: Recommendation that City Council Establish Goals, Action Steps and Benchmarks for
Achieving City's GHG Emission Reductions; Assign Council Member(s) Champions.
Attachments: Yes — Regional Indicators Attachment; B3 Data; Comp. Plan Sections; Draft Checklist for
Capital Projects
Action Requested:
The EEC request that City Council take several actions intended to make progress towards achieving the City's
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction goals
1. Establish interim GHG goals for significant emissions sources, including energy used in buildings,
lighting(street lights, parking garages), water treatment (pumping, filtration), transportation (city fleet
composition and miles traveled), waste reduction; and renewable energy generated or purchased by
City to replace its fossil fuel energy use.
2. Appoint one or more Council Member "GHG Champions" who will regularly review progress, and
report to the full Council on any modifications needed to achieve interim and long term GHG reduction
goals.
3. Assign staff and provide funding for City to measure and report direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2 —
purchased energy) City GHG emissions and progress towards interim milestones.
4. Request staff to attach a completed "Environmental Considerations" Form — under development by
EEC at this time - to all capital budget projects so that environmental impacts, including GHG emission
increases or decreases, are identified when Council makes capital budget decisions.
5. Identify significant changes to GHG emissions from capital budget projects and how increases will be
mitigated when approving these projects.
6. Increase funding and promoting awareness of projects that reduce GHG emissions, such as offsetting
Edina residents' costs for Home Energy Squad audits and financing business energy efficiency projects.
Situation:
The City Council has adopted the GHG emission reduction goals in the Minnesota Next Generation Energy Act:
reduce GHG emissions in 2015 to a level 15% below the 2005 level, with reductions for 2025 and 2080
emissions levels to be 30% and 80%, respectively, below the 2005 emission levels (Minn. Stat. § 216H.02). The
City of Edina is also a member of the ICLEI Cities for Climate Protection Campaign, and Council authorized the
City to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Commitments made through these actions
include:
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1. Promoting land use and transportation policies that reduce GHG
2. Increasing use of renewable energy and energy efficiency
3. Increasing recycling rates and urban forest cover
4. Taking a leadership role in reducing GHG in the community and promoting public awareness about
impacts of climate change.
Chapter 10 of the City's 2008 Comprehensive Plan also lays out strong GHG goals and energy policies:
1. Conduct 2007 Baseline GHG emissions assessment
2. Develop a local action plan
3. Implement policies and measures in the local action plan
4. Monitor and verify results of implementation
5. Lead by example in conserving energy and developing renewable energy for city buildings, fleets and
operations.
6. Promote community and business energy conservation including policies or incentives for energy
efficiency, renewable energy, and reduction in GHG emissions.
7. Adopt purchasing guidelines for Edina that include renewable energy sources such as wind sourced
electric or biofuels.
The EEC strongly commends the City Council and Staff for their consistent and enthusiastic support for
sustainable actions. With the leadership and support of this Council, the City of Edina is recognized as a leader
in many environmentally progressive policies and actions. Some of the notable achievements include:
• GreenStep Cities - Edina has been recognized by the State of Minnesota as a Step 3 GreenStep
City.
• Renewable Energy - Edina has, with federal grant assistance, installed solar panels on City Hall
and a ground source heat pump system at its Public Works building.
• Energy Efficiency — Edina completed a $750,000 energy efficiency/solar energy project in 2012
which saved the city over $52,000 in energy costs in 2013.
• Green Purchasing — Council approved a green purchasing policy in 2010 and filed its first
implementation report in 2014.
• Energy Financing — Edina established the Midwest's first Commercial PACE (Property Assessed
Clean Energy) financing program in 2012, and the city has financed the first two PACE projects
in Minnesota.
• The City has embraced alternative transportation through projects such as the Bike Edina Task
Force, Living Streets, and several water resource planning efforts.
Our concern is that after a sharp initial decline in GHG emissions primarily in 2009-2010 due to the recession,
the City's GHG emissions, like the State's, are now trending higher and no longer likely to meet the GHG
targets. In addition, Edina's GHG emissions are higher than other inner -ring suburbs and on par with second
ring suburbs like Eden Prairie. Despite our commitment in ICLEI and the Comp Plan, the City does not have an
action plan identifying how its emissions can be reduced, nor does the City leadership systematically evaluate
its emission trends. Also, the City does not appear to consider GHG impacts of capital budget decisions, such
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as the sports dome, golf dome, or ice rink. While it is very important for the city to renew its infrastructure and
meet needs of its residents, the City also needs to acknowledge its commitment to climate leadership by
addressing GHG impacts associated with those actions.
The EEC would like to work with the Council, City Manager, and staff to determine how to design and
implement an effective action plan for the City's own GHG emissions and also the community, leading by
example and addressing the commitments made in the City Comp Plan, ICLEI, and Mayor's Climate Agreement.
Priority Recommendations
1. Appoint a City Council "Champion" for Climate Action. This Council Member(s) will be responsible for
understanding and supporting the development and implementation of a City Climate Action Plan,
including interim and long term GHG reduction goals in specific categories.
2. Prepare a City Climate Action Plan with Measurement and Reporting. We recommend that the Champion
direct the City to create a team that will identify GHG-reducing actions and develop recommendations for
implementing them, including financing when necessary. The Champion should check in with the City
Manager and EEC at least quarterly. The Champion should also assure that the City measures and reports
direct and indirect GHG emissions at least annually so that Council can monitor progress towards interim
and longer term goals.
3. Consider GHG and other Environmental Impacts of Capital Projects by Reviewing an "Environmental
Considerations" Form for Significant City Projects. City staff should identify GHG emission impacts of
projects such as a new sports dome, ice rink, or other significant capital project and attach this information
on a form that goes to council for consideration. Council should identify how it will address GHG impacts in
its decision.
4. Increase Funding And Promote Awareness of GHG Reductions. The City should increase funding to
partially subsidize Home Energy Squad residential energy audits. EEC's commitment of its fundraising
dollars to support this effort was very successful, but our funding is extremely limited. The City should also
evaluate how to support more commercial energy projects through PACE and other efforts.
S. Make a Deep Energy Efficiency Project in City Buildings a Top Priority. The most significant source of City
GHG emissions is its buildings. As outlined in our Advisory on Building Energy Efficiency, the City should
support this EEC two-year priority and assure that staff has the time and resources to get this going. We
recommend that the City Manager report quarterly to both the Council Champion and EEC concerning
progress on this project. City B3 data indicating a significant number of energy inefficient buildings should
be addressed through this project.
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2014 Annual Work Plan
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Complete each section with a white background. Add or delete tables as needed. Return to the Assistant City Manager by September 19.
City Building Energy Efficiency.
December 2014 to
Staff time for
Significant:
The City can lead by example and save money over
begin project
policy review.
Building Services Manager,
the long term by prioritizing energy efficiency and
implementation
Required budget
Environmental Engineer.
greenhouse gas reduction.
phase.
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Follow on success of 2011-2012 energy efficiency
contracting
retrofit project by exploring more in-depth building
method.
efficiency projects.
Progress Report: EEC reviewed two methods to affect change; the State Guaranteed Energy Savings Program, and a Continuous
Commissioning process. EEC intends to continue review of two methods and make recommendation to Council.
The task force will review the results of the pilot
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pilot work independently if needed, and conduct a
review of other community's best practices.
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recommendations for a course of action.
Progress Report: the Business recycling task has worked with Hennepin County and Edina businesses to get waste audits and
promote recycling and presented their preliminary findings at the June 18 Joint EEC/CC meeting.
Ongoing Responsibilities
Green Step Cities Reporting — review ongoing activities in GreenSteps program.
Urban Forestry — track progress through Parks and Planning Commissions, review final product.
Solid Waste and Recycling — track MPCA compost rulemaking and emerald ash borer quarantine changes.
Support City and Commission Activities — participate in stakeholder engagement such as France Ave Design, Grandview Area, Living Streets, 54`h
Street, and others.
Green Step Cities Reporting — review ongoing activities in GreenSteps program.
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Promote EEEP, Community Solar and personal
energy use awareness.
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Progress Report: The education and outreach working group hosted an event in 2013 and marched in the 4t of July parade. The
City and EEC continue to work with CEE, Xcel and Centerpoint to promote residential energy efficiency through the Home Energy
Squad and coordinated public outreach.
Proposed Month for Joint Work Session:
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CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
March 2014 — February 2015 Term SUMMARY AND DRAFT SCHEDULE
Item
Workplan
WP1
City building energy project
WP2
Environmental purchasing policy
WP3
Energy efficiency community outreach
WP4
Integrate comprehensive plan chapter 10 into
city operations.
WP5
Business recycling task force
WP6
Local food
OR1
Green Step Cities Reporting
OR2
Urban Forestry
OR3
Solid Waste and Recycling
OR4
Support city and commission activities
WP = work plan number. OR = ongoing responsibility number
Choose Month/Date for 2014 JOINT EEC / CC Workshop
March 13, 2014 Meeting
Item of focus: Elect Chair and Vice Chair. 2014 Budget, 2015-2019 CIP
Presentations:
April 10, 2014 Meeting
Item of focus:
Presentations:
May 8, 2014 Meeting
Item of focus:
Presentations:
June 12, 2014 Meeting
Item of focus:
Presentations:
July 10, 2014 Meeting
Item of focus:
Presentations:
August 14, 2014 Meeting
City Infrastructure Tour— Fred Richards, Golf Dome, More?
September 11, 2014 Meeting
Item of focus: Create 2014 Workplan (Due September P to Karen Kurt)
October 9, 2014 Meeting
Item of focus:
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Presentations:
November 13, 2014 Meeting
Item of focus:
Presentations:
December 11, 2014 Meeting
Item of focus: WP7 Prepare and review annual reports, awards, recognition.
Presentations:
January 8, 2015 Meeting
Item of focus:
Presentations:
February 12, 2015 Meeting
Item of focus:
Presentations:
Staff Suggested Topics
Three Rivers regional trail project and Nine Mile Creek stream stabilization projects
The future public uses for Fred Richards golf course
Urban ecology, nutrient flows and clean surface waters.
Local energy conservation strategies
Regional energy systems
Urban soils, contamination, site development and wellhead protection.
Consumer goods, materials and waste.
Growth of personal device energy use.