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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-10 PacketDRAFT MINUTES CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION EDINA CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday July 10, 2014 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER 7:03p.m. II. ROLL CALL Answering Roll Call was Glahn, Gubrud, Howard, Kostuch, Rudnicki, Sokol, Waddick, and Zarrin Absent: Bale, Latham, Thompson Late Arrival: Chair Heer, Sierks Staff Present: Ross Bintner and Rebecca Foster III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Member Heer arrived at 7:05p.m. Motion made by Member Gubrud and seconded by Member Zarrin to approve the Meeting Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes. Member Gubrud requested Item VIII F. change "Economy" to "Colony". Member Gubrud requested Item VIII G. change the last sentence to "reported that all subsidized enhance home energy installs have been completed". Motion made by Member Kostuch and seconded by Member Gubrud to approve the amended Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. B. Attendance report and roster C. Workgroup list and minutes Motion made by Member Kostuch and seconded by Member Glahn to approve the remaining Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT. No Comment. Member Sierks arrived at 7:08p.m. 9 VI. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. Community Solar. Member Sierks said the Subcommittee was trying to get Scott Neal to add Community Solar into Mr. Bintner's work plan. Mr. Bintner suggested writing an Advisory to Council to direct staff to do work. Motion made by Member Sierks and seconded by Member Gubrud the EEC recommend to Scott Neal to assign a staff person, Ross Bintner if able or others, to spend time helping the Subcommittee that is working on Community Solar to develop more plans and details on the project. Mr. Bintner suggested the EEC Members need to define Community Solar better in order for Scott to make a decision and refers back to writing a Council Advisory. Member Sierks suggested attaching the Subcommittee May minutes that has the project details. \ Add amendment: As outlined in the last report of the Community Solar Subcommittee (see attachment). t�� 4 Mr. Sierks updated the EEC Members what the Community Solar project included again. The EEC members discussed what the City's staff member's deliverable would be. Mr. Bintner suggested the deliverables would be a Request for Proposal. Motion made by Member Sierks and seconded by Member Rudnicki the EEC recommend to Scott Neal to assign a staff person, Ross Bintner if able or others, to spend time helping the Subcommittee that is working on Community Solar to develop more plans and details on the project as outlined in the last report of the Community Solar Subcommittee. Motion carried unanimously. B. Workplan. The EEC Members started discussing their 2015 Workplan which is due in October. Chair Heer suggested Reduction of Greenhouse Gases as a main focus. Member Sierks said the actions steps to reduce greenhouses could be find the baseline measurement, reduce it by identifying reductions such as deeper energy cuts in buildings, chapter 10, recycling, and community solar. Chair Heer said the EEC could acknowledge that we're not going to meet the 2015 goals and define what we're going to work on for the 2020 reduction. Member Rudnicki said the EEC needs to be honest about the urgency of the need for the City and Community to create and follow the mandates to reduce greenhouse gases. Member Kostuch suggested having a Work Session with Council to ask them what they want from the EEC and plan a serious effort to reduce greenhouse gases. A work plan item could possibly create across city task force of staff members and business owners to create goals for greenhouse gas reduction. The EEC could revise the City of Minneapolis's or City of Burnsville's greenhouse reduction plan and educate the Council on why we have to do this. Member Kostuch reviewed the 2014 Work Plan and said WP6 and OR2 is complete. WP2 and OR1 are ongoing. WP1, WP3, WP4, and WP5 can all be grouped as the greenhouse gas reduction action steps. Mr. Bintner said the EEC originally organized its work around the Green Step Cities program, and now the EEC uses the work plan. Another idea was to have less EEC Working Groups and Subcommittees next year and have EEC members attend other Commission's monthly meetings to learn how they operate. VII. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS 10 A. Kim Crockett — Letter and publications. This was information only. Motion made by Member Sierks and seconded by Member Gubrud that this report was only provided for information and doesn't reflect the views of the Commission. Member Glahn voted Nay. Motion carried. VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS A. Building Energy Efficiency Subcommittee. Member Sierks said Tim Barnes is still thinking about the deeper energy efficiency projects on the three worst city buildings. B. Business Recycling Working Group. Member Zarrin said her and Member Latham needs to draft Business Recycling into the EEC mission. C. City Environmental Considerations Subcommittee. No Comment. D. Community Solar Subcommittee. No Comment. Member Zarrin excused herself from the meeting at 8:34p.m. E. Education Outreach Working Group. Member Gubrud said the 4th of July parade was a success. Home Energy squad handed out postcards with a $20 discount on a visit. There has been energy enhanced 355 installs since 2010. An About Town Article or Edina Edition in the Sun Current will be written to promote the home energy enhanced visit. The next film series movie will occur in September and might be on Water. The April Forum topic might be Community Solar. F. Home Energy Squad Subcommittee. No Comment. G. Local Food Working Group. No Comment. H. Recycling and Solid Waste Working Group. No Comment. I. Student Subcommittee. No Comment. Motion made by Member Heer and seconded by Member Gubrud that the EEC recognizes Sarah's and Elana's contribution and wishes them good luck in their future endeavors and Elana has served for two years. Motion carried unanimously. J. Water Quality Working Group. Member Waddick said they did a dry run of Storm Sewer stenciling. They did eight drains in one hour. They handed out door hangers to remind people not to d=P46f,%l items into the storm drains, because they flow directly to nearby lakes, streams, etc. 0- K. 2014 EEC Summary and Schedule. No Comment. IX. STAFF COMMENTS. Mr. Bintner said the Youth Board and Commission members meet with City staff to receive feedback on their experiences. Also, at the June 20th League of MN Cities meeting, the City was acknowledged as a Tier 3 city of Green Steps. There being no further business on the Commission Agenda, Chair Heer declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50p.m. Motion made by Member Glahn and seconded by Member Kostuch to adjourn meeting. Motion carried unanimously. [I Respectfully submitted, Rebecca Foster GIS Administrator First Draft of 2015 workplan (July 15, 2014) Workplan preface Edina (both the City entity and the community overall) will fail to meet the existing 2008 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 GHG reduction commitment for 2015 (a 15% reduction from 2007 baseline). This means the City is also failing to meet numerous other commitments it has made (please see March 14, 2013 memo attached). The EEC believes that the lack of a comprehensive City plan on energy/GHG reduction activities will doom Edina to failure with its 2025 and 2050 reduction targets. Since the City has claimed it will take a leadership role in its own operations, the EEC will focus its 2015 efforts on working with Council and Staff to create detailed and properly resourced action plans for energy/GHG reductions. Given the EEC is an advisory body, any improvement in the City's performance will require leadership from the City Council and resources and management by the City Staff. If the City is unwilling to undertake serious action in its own operations, it is doubtful that it can lead (or mandate) actions for local residents and businesses. weZ — I/�� L: b�f WP1— Reduce energy consumption/GHG emissions in City operations per the City's existing goals and commitments S* CAM & 1) Measurement —.raA To use and refine metrics and analyses a. B3 database for all City Buildings b. Create metrics for City vehicle fleets(gallons of fuel) and Utility operations (energy usage) c. Regional Indicators for City as a whole d. 2) City Building Energy Efficiency initiative a. EEC Commissioners to wgrk with City Manager and City Building manager to fate a detailed �pla&V9V4tro{itting exi g buildings within 5 years ��1 — b. At least one building will be retrofitted in 2015 either under the City's own effort or under the State program l 3) City Capital Process Environmental considerations initiative a. EEC to review results of having an environmental considerations section in 2014 CIP procress. EEC commissioners will work with City staff to refine and expand so that all ,�� capital decisions (i.e., new buildings, major building renovations and fleet purchases) r L have explicitly environmental analysis on how they will affect City GHG commitments 25 wrG' Community solar project a. City will allocate staff time to scope, bid and execute a community solar project on a city building in 2015,, ai Public Works roof is initial target site b. EEC commissioners will work with the City ssta fffonthisffort fir - c. The City will determine ' cchi4 a share in this project for itself d. The April 2015 EEC community event will be used to -r4 F t Community Solar to residents Ct. hr 0 �I C.C_— e. Z , EEC coordination with Planning_and Transportationkommissions to achieve Chapter 10 commitments a. EEC commissioners will be assigned to attend these commission meetings to comment and recommend actions per the City's commitments b. Expand City subsidized Home Energy Squad installs for low-income residents (6c wo a. The City will fund x installs at a cost of $x (a dramatic increase over the current funding of $y) 3 W?,Z'— EEC will hold a 2 hour working session with City Council and City Manager to discuss existing Edina City environmental commitments and to align EEC charter, expectations, resources and timetables for results 1) To be held after the November elections to insure continuity as new Council begins its work ORI — Green Step Cities Reporting OR2 — City Environmental Purchasing Policy Reporting and Oversight OR3 — Support City and Commission activities 26 CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION EDINA CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday August 14, 2014 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL 111. 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 some 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. Workplan VII. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS VIII.CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS A. Building Energy Efficiency Subcommittee B. Business Recycling Working Group C. City Environmental Considerations Subcommittee D. Community Solar Subcommittee E. Education Outreach Working Group F. Home Energy Squad Subcommittee G. Local Food Working Group H. Recycling and Solid Waste Working Group I. Student Subcommittee J. Water Quality Working Group K. 2014 EEC Summary and Schedule IX. STAFF COMMENTS A. Vision Edina Workshop B. Reallice Purchase UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS: http://www.edinamn.gov/ <click calendar> 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. Energy and Environment Commission 2014 Annual Work Plan —June 3 Progress Report WP I 2014 Continuation of 2013 initiative. Target Completion Date Budget Staff Support Required Required Council Approval 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. varies based on Moderate: Legal Review. chosen Follow on success of 2011-2012 energy efficiency contracting retrofit project by exploring more in-depth building method. efficiency projects. Progress Report: EEC has reviewed a variety of methods to affect change and has created a Building Energy Subcommittee. The Subcommittee has interviewed City public works staff and is working on formulating recommendations to Council on Capital improvement of building energy systems, and strategic energy management framework. Up With The Weather?" and "Our Clean Energy Enhanced Engineer. Future." Promote EEEP, Community Solar and personal energy use awareness. Participate in Home Energy Squad (HES) project to provide educational materials, Edina 4th of july Parade and other promotion for Center for Energy and Environment's (CEE) "Home Energy Squad — Enhanced Visit" by entering into an agreement with CEE. Progress Report: The education and outreach working group hosted an event in April 2014 and plans to march in the 4th of july parade. EEC budget allocation not used for staff and events, has been used to provide reduced cost Home Energy Squad visits. 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. The EEC created a Community Solar subcommittee that has interviewed solar developers and is working on a project proposal to host, and purchase a share of a community solar installation. SupportWP4 Target Completion Budget Staff 2014 Continuation of 2013 initiative. Date Required Approval Integrate Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 Into City December 2014 for Staff time for Moderate: Administration Operations task force to develop input and Taking meaningful action to integrate the a specific action plan leadership by environmental goals and objectives stated in to integrate Chapter Council and Chapter 10 of the City's Comprehensive Plan 10 into city senior requires incorporating these policies into standard operations. management of city practices and operations. city. EEC will form a task force to develop a plan to address three Chapter 10 priorities: Greenhouse gas reduction, energy efficiency, and City buildings and operations. Progress Report: The City lacks a framework or strategy to make progress or measure success with respect to its greenhouse gas and energy goals. We want to assure these are effectively considered in City decision-making. The EEC has created a City Environmental Considerations subcommittee to recommend ways to include environmental considerations into the Capital Improvement Program, and other decision-making processes. The subcommittee is working with the Finance department to put environmental considerations section in the next CIP planning document. Business Recycling Task Force December 2014 Staff time. Significant: Administration, The task force will review the results of the pilot Community Health staff program with Hennepin County, perform additional pilot work independently if needed, and conduct a review of other community's best practices. The work will be summarized with recommendations for a course of action. Progress Report: The Business recycling working group continues to work directly with Hennepin County and Edina businesses to propose waste audits, recycling and organic waste pickup. The pilot phase continues, and the EEC expects the working group to produce written findings, a report and recommendations. Local Food December 2014 Staff time Moderate: Administration Review practices of keeping bees chickens on residential lots and propose changes to ordinance to allow. Progress Report: A working group report for ordinance revisions allowing the keeping of bees and chickens will be presented at the June 3 EEC/CC workshop. Based on feedback from Council, the Commission plans to craft a final recommendation in June. 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, 54th Street, and others. Green Step Cities Reporting — review ongoing activities in GreenSteps program. Other Work Plan Ideas Considered for Current Year or Future Years Proposed Month for Joint Work Session:June 3, 2014 Staff Comments: III IN Council Comments: MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL JUNE 3, 2014 5:00 P.M. Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. in the Community Room of City Hall. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. Staff attending the meeting included: Tim Barnes, Facility Manager; Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director; Ross Bintner, Environmental Engineer; Jeff Brown, Community Health Administrator; Annie Coyle, City Manager Fellow; Karen Kurt, Assistant City Manager; Debra Mangen, City Clerk; Chad Millner, Engineering Director; Scott Neal, City Manager; and Brian Olson, Public Works Director. Mayor Hovland stated the meeting would consist of joint sessions with the Energy & Environment Commission and the Edina Community Health Commission. JOINT SESSION WITH ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION Energy & Environment Commissioners attending the meeting included: Bill Glahn, Bob Gubrud, John Howard, John Heer, Diane Plunkett Latham, Bill Sierks, Paul Thompson, and Elana Sokol. Sarah Zarrin entered the meeting at 5:10 p.m. Sarah Bale entered the meeting at 5:12 p.m. LOCAL FOOD WORKING GROUP REPORT Chair John Heer asked Commissioner Latham to lead the presentation for the Local Food Working Group Report. Ms. Latham noted the Working Group would be reviewing recommendations that the City adopt code changes allowing residents to keep bees and domestic chickens. She added the Group was suggesting consideration of the Eden Prairie model which allowed bee keeping via a bee keeper registration process. In addition the Group would offer code changes that would allow residents to keep domestic chickens (hens only), and put a limit at four hens per property. The Council and Commission discussed the process of registration of bee keepers, setbacks for both bee keeping and hens. Based on the discussion, members of the working group will work on code amendments for consideration by the Council. INTEGRATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHAPTER 10 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS Discussion included possible ways to develop comprehensive strategies to measure movement towards achieving a smaller carbon footprint and incorporating greener procedures. Staff noted during the development of the current Capital Improvement Program, staff would be adding the potential energy impact of each project. It was also noted that during the visioning project sustainability could be incorporated as an objective. BUSINESS RECYCLING TASK FORCE The Business Recycling Task Force updated the Council on its work with Hennepin County and the 50th and France Business District in recycling. The group will continue to work directly with Hennepin County and Edina businesses and will produce written findings, a report and recommendations. The City Council thanked the Commission for its work on behalf of all Edina citizens. JOINT SESSION WITH THE EDINA COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION Edina Community Health Commissioners attending the meeting included: Matt Doscotch, Nadia Martyn, Kristin Conner, Virginia Ogle, Alison Pence, Michael Sackett, Joel Stegner, Melinda Bothun-Hurley who entered the meeting at 6:20 p.m., and Aditya Mittal who entered the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Minutes/Edina City Council Work Session/June 3, 2014 E-CIGARETTE/NICOTINE DELIVERY DEVICE REGULATIONS EDINA COMMUNITY HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS Chair Pence reviewed the Commission's recommendation that the e-cigarettes/devices be banned by ordinance from all indoor spaces in Edina and that they be treated like tobacco for regulatory purposes. Following discussion consensus was to treat vaping like regular tobacco smoking and enact a complete ban on the practice in all indoor facilities (public and private) and outdoor City -owned parks. HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES — EDINA MISSION AND VISION LANGUAGE UPDATE The Commission and Council discussed the draft revisions to the City's visioning statement that would include health and wellness values and goals. The Commission will have a chance to participate in the visioning process that will begin soon. 2014 WORK PLAN UPDATE The Commission briefly reviewed progress on its 2014 Work Plan The City Council thanked the Commission for its work on behalf of all Edina citizens. There being no further business, Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by Edina City Council, June 17, 2014 Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor DRAFT MINUTES CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION EDINA CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday July 10, 2014 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER 7:03p.m. II. ROLL CALL Answering Roll Call was Glahn, Gubrud, Howard, Kostuch, Rudnicki, Sokol, Waddick, and Zarrin Absent: Bale, Latham, Thompson Late Arrival: Chair Heer, Sierks Staff Present: Ross Bintner and Rebecca Foster III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Member Heer arrived at 7:05p.m. Motion made by Member Gubrud and seconded by Member Zarrin to approve the Meeting Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes. Member Gubrud requested Item VIII F. change "Economy' to "Colony". Member Gubrud requested Item VIII G. change the last sentence to "reported that all subsidized enhance home energy installs have been completed". Motion made by Member Kostuch and seconded by Member Gubrud to approve the amended Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. B. Attendance report and roster C. Workgroup list and minutes Motion made by Member Kostuch and seconded by Member Glahn to approve the remaining Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT. No Comment. Member Sierks arrived at 7:08p.m. 9 VI. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. Community Solar. Member Sierks said the Subcommittee was trying to get Scott Neal to add Community Solar into Mr. Bintner's work plan. Mr. Bintner suggested writing an Advisory to Council to direct staff to do work. Motion made by Member Sierks and seconded by Member Gubrud the EEC recommend to Scott Neal to assign a staff person, Ross Bintner if able or others, to spend time helping the Subcommittee that is working on Community Solar to develop more plans and details on the project. Mr. Bintner suggested the EEC Members need to define Community Solar better in order for Scott to make a decision and refers back to writing a Council Advisory. Member Sierks suggested attaching the Subcommittee May minutes that has the project details. Add amendment: Mr. Sierks updated the EEC Members what the Community Solar project included again. The EEC members discussed what the City's staff member's deliverable would be. Mr. Bintner suggested the deliverables would be a Request for Proposal. Motion made by Member Sierks and seconded by Member Rudnicki the EEC recommend to Scott Neal to assign a staff person, Ross Bintner if able or others, to spend time helping the Subcommittee that is working on Community Solar to develop more plans and details on the project as outlined in the last report of the Community Solar Subcommittee. Motion carried unanimously. B. Workplan. The EEC Members started discussing their 2015 Workplan which is due in October. Chair Heer suggested Reduction of Greenhouse Gases as a main focus. Member Sierks said the actions steps to reduce greenhouses could be find the baseline measurement, reduce it by identifying reductions such as deeper energy cuts in buildings, chapter 10, recycling, and community solar. Chair Heer said the EEC could acknowledge that we're not going to meet the 2015 goals and define what we're going to work on for the 2020 reduction. Member Rudnicki said the EEC needs to be honest about the urgency of the need for the City and Community to create and follow the mandates to reduce greenhouse gases. Member Kostuch suggested having a Work Session with Council to ask them what they want from the EEC and plan a serious effort to reduce greenhouse gases. A work plan item could possibly create across city task force of staff members and business owners to create goals for greenhouse gas reduction. The EEC could revise the City of Minneapolis's or City of Burnsville's greenhouse reduction plan and educate the Council on why we have to do this. Member Kostuch reviewed the 2014 Work Plan and said WP6 and OR2 is complete. WP2 and OR1 are ongoing. WP1, WP3, WP4, and WP5 can all be grouped as the greenhouse gas reduction action steps. Mr. Bintner said the EEC originally organized its work around the Green Step Cities program, and now the EEC uses the work plan. Another idea was to have less EEC Working Groups and Subcommittees next year and have EEC members attend other Commission's monthly meetings to learn how they operate. VII. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS 10 A. Kim Crockett — Letter and publications. This was information only. Motion made by Member Sierks and seconded by Member Gubrud that this report was only provided for information and doesn't reflect the views of the Commission. Member Glahn voted Nay. Motion carried. VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS A. Building Energy Efficiency Subcommittee. Member Sierks said Tim Barnes is still thinking about the deeper energy efficiency projects on the three worst city buildings. B. Business Recycling Working Group. Member Zarrin said her and Member Latham needs to draft Business Recycling into the EEC mission. C. City Environmental Considerations Subcommittee. No Comment. D. Community Solar Subcommittee. No Comment. Member Zarrin excused herself from the meeting at 8:34p.m. E. Education Outreach Working Group. Member Gubrud said the 4th of July parade was a success. Home Energy squad handed out postcards with a $20 discount on a visit. There has been energy enhanced 355 installs since 2010. An About Town Article or Edina Edition in the Sun Current will be written to promote the home energy enhanced visit. The next film series movie will occur in September and might be on Water. The April Forum topic might be Community Solar. - F. Home Energy Squad Subcommittee. No Comment. G. Local Food Working Group. No Comment. H. Recycling and Solid Waste Working Group. No Comment. I. Student Subcommittee. No Comment. Motion made by Member Heer and seconded by Member Gubrud that the EEC recognizes Sarah's and Elana's contribution and wishes them good luck in their future endeavors and Elana has served for two years. Motion carried unanimously. J. Water Quality Working Group. Member Waddick said they did a dry run of Storm Sewer stenciling. They did eight drains in one hour. They handed out door hangers to remind people not to dump illegal items into the storm drains, because they flow directly to nearby lakes, streams, etc. K. 2014 EEC Summary and Schedule. No Comment. IX. STAFF COMMENTS. Mr. Bintner said the Youth Board and Commission members meet with City staff to receive feedback on their experiences. Also, at the June 20th League of MN Cities meeting, the City was acknowledged as a Tier 3 city of Green Steps. There being no further business on the Commission Agenda, Chair Heer declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50p.m. Motion made by Member Glahn and seconded by Member Kostuch to adjourn meeting. Motion carried unanimously. W Respectfully submitted, Rebecca Foster GIS Administrator 12 Liaisons: Report attendance monthly and attach this report to the Commission minutes for the packet. Do not enter numbers into the last two columns. Meeting numbers & attendance percentages will calculate automatically. INSTRUCTIONS: Counted as Meetinq Held (ON MEETINGS' LINE) Attendance Recorded (ON MEMBER'S LINE) Regular Meeting w/Quorum Type " 1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "1" under the month for each attending member. Regular Meeting w/o Quorum Type " 1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "l under the month for each attending member. Joint Work Session Type "l under "Work Session" on the meetings' line. Type "l under "Work Session" for each attending member. Rescheduled Meeting* Type "'I" under the month on the meetings' line. Type " 1" under the month for each attending member. Cancelled Meeting Type "l " under the month on the meetings' line. Type "l under the month for ALL members. Special Meeting There is no number typed on the meetings' line. There is no number typed on the members' lines. *A rescheduled meeting occurs when members are notified of a new meeting date/time at a prior meeting. If shorter notice is given, the previously -scheduled meeting is considered to have been cancelled and replaced with a special meeting. 13 ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION NAME TERM JJ F M A M J I J I A S 10 1 N D Work Session Work Session # of Mtgsj Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 Glahn, William 2/1/20171 1 1 1 1 1 1 6/3/2014 1 (enter date) Gubrud, Bob 2/1/2016 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 88% Heer, John 2/1/2015 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 100% . Howard, John 2/1/2016 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 76% Kostuch, Keith 2/1/2016 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 88% Latham, Dianne Plunkett 2/1/20151 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 75% Rudnicki, Tim 2/1/2015 1 1 1 1 1 5 63% Sierks, Bill 2/1/2016 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 100% Thompson, Paul 2/1/2016 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 88% Waddick, Louise 2/1/2017 1 1 1 1 1 5 830A Zarrin, Sarah 2/1/20151 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 88% Bale, Sarah student 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 75% Sokol, Elana student I 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 f 100% Liaisons: Report attendance monthly and attach this report to the Commission minutes for the packet. Do not enter numbers into the last two columns. Meeting numbers & attendance percentages will calculate automatically. INSTRUCTIONS: Counted as Meetinq Held (ON MEETINGS' LINE) Attendance Recorded (ON MEMBER'S LINE) Regular Meeting w/Quorum Type " 1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "1" under the month for each attending member. Regular Meeting w/o Quorum Type " 1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "l under the month for each attending member. Joint Work Session Type "l under "Work Session" on the meetings' line. Type "l under "Work Session" for each attending member. Rescheduled Meeting* Type "'I" under the month on the meetings' line. Type " 1" under the month for each attending member. Cancelled Meeting Type "l " under the month on the meetings' line. Type "l under the month for ALL members. Special Meeting There is no number typed on the meetings' line. There is no number typed on the members' lines. *A rescheduled meeting occurs when members are notified of a new meeting date/time at a prior meeting. If shorter notice is given, the previously -scheduled meeting is considered to have been cancelled and replaced with a special meeting. 13 Edina Energy & Environment Commission Working Groups and Subcommittees Draft of 5-8-14 Building Energffficiency Subcommittee - Chair Sierks, Members: Bill Glahn, Keith Kostuch, Tim Rudnicki Objective: This subcommittee will work with Cily staff to recommend to Council a comprehensive approaehfor achieving deeper energy efficiency actions for the city's buildings that maximizes greenhouse gas reductions, maximizes energy saved and dollars saved, and maximizes effective use of city dollars. City Environmental Considerations Subcommittee — Chair Keith Kostuch, Members: John Heer, Tim Rudnicki Objective: This sub -committee of the EEC will work with City staff to f nd away to embed the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 environmental commitments into the City's capital budget process. New buildings, major building renovations and fleet purchases have large and long-term environmental implications. Consequently, environmental considerations need to be made more explicit at the inception of all capital projects and in the approval process up to City Council.final approval. Time frame: This process will be collaborative with City staff in terms of conceptualization and implementation so it will take most or all o1'2014. Community Solar Subcommittee - Chair Bill Sierks, Members: Paul Thompson, Bob Gubrud Objective: Work with City Stuff to evaluate whether the City can host a Community Solar site. If 'so, the group will assist as appropriate in completing the steps necessary to apply for, develop, and market this program, and involve interested members of the public through a working group if the project moves forward to construction Edina Business Recycling Working Group— Yd Wednesday - Chair Sarah Zarrin — Members: Lori Syverson (Chamber of Commerce), Ben Knudson (Hennepin County Environmental Services), Andre Xiong (HCES), Aileen Foley Education Outreach Working Group (EO WG) — 1 s` Tuesday at 7:00 pm - Co -Chairs Paul Thompson and Bob Gubrud — Members: John Howard (EEC), Andrew Harmon, Chuck Pretice and Mindy Ahler. Objective: The mission of the Education and Outreach Working Group is to support the charter of the Edina Energy and Environment Commission by creating awareness and engaging residents, schools, churches, business' and community organizations to take action to conserve and increase energy efficiency, to reuse and recycle, and to preserve and enhance our environment Home EneW Squad Subcommittee (HES) — Meets as needed - Chair Bill Sierks — Commissioners - Paul Thompson, Bob Gubrud Objective: This subcommittee works with City staff, Xcel Energy, Centerpoint Energy, and the Center for Energy and the Environment to implement the Home Energy Squad program for Edina's residents. The city's gas and electric utilities have hired CF,E to implement to implement the Home Energy Squad program across their service area. Our subcommittee is helping to promote the program and maximize its impact in Edina. Local Food WorkingGroup —Chair Dianne Plunkett Latham, Arlene Forrest, Louise Segreto, David Chin, Flora Delaney, Joeffrey Bodeau, Virginia Kearney, and Jamie Bodeau Objective: Facilitate creation of home%ommunity gardens, chicken & bee keeping, and incorporation of food growing areas/access in multifamily residential developments 14 Recycling & Solid Waste Working Group (RSW WG) — I" Thursday at 7:00 pm - Chair DP Latham, Commissioners Sara Zarrin and Tim Rudnicki - Members Michelle Horan, Melissa Seeley — City Staff Solvei Wilmot Obiective: Evaluate and monitor the provision of a residential recycling progrum. Evaluate and monitor the provision of a privately provided solid waste program, as well as a reduction in municipal solid waste produced by city residents and businesses. Educate the public about recycling Student Working Group — EEC Chair, Members: Paul Thompson, Student Members, and open to students attending secondary schools in Edina. Objective: To facilitate, coordinate and share information between the EEC and the School Environmental groups and to work on common energy and environmental objectives us appropriate. To assist in developing environmental leaders of tomorrow. Water Quality Working Group (WQ WG) — I' Thursday at 6:30pm - Chair Lou Ann Waddick — Members: David B. VanDongen , Michelle Jordan, Jon Moon, Steve Wielock, Katherine Winston Objective: To facilitate communication between citizens and city government and champion efforts to improve water quality within Edina. il.7 Meeting Minutes - 7 August 2014 - Google Docs Edina Water Quality Working Group Monthly Meeting - 7 August 2014 Minutes In attendance: Louanne Waddick, Michelle Jordan, David Van Dongen Topics of Discussion 1) About Town - Jon Moon (not in attendance) suggested that the water related lawn suggestions in Edina's About Town Magazine should be revised. Will review in next meeting, when all are in attendance. Would like to review water publications in detail during the winter. 2) Stenciling Program - Need to get more groups to participate. Currently - a neighborhood group has the kit and will do as many as possible. Next week, the kit will go to a boy scout troup. Louann has been communicating with various city employees to find out how we can promote the stenciling activity. Time was spent writing up a promotional announcement for the program, to be reviewed and distributed by the city. 3) Discussed possible future projects. Spring rain barrel sale Easy/mundane homeowner tips for water quality - at one of the spring events `c. Page 1 of 2 https:Hdocs.google.com/document/d/ljvTtDSXfeSh qQfu9gOAUDo8DmzYdi-mcmABn3pTS7U/edit?invite=CN... 8/8/2014 Purpose Annual work plans ensure that the priorities of the City Council and Board and Commissions are aligned and that the City has the appropriate financial and staff resources to support board and commission work. Timeline and Format Board and commissions should focus on drafting their work plans during the summer months for the following year. The Council meets with Board and Commission Chairs during the month of September to review the proposed work plans. The Council gives final approval for the work plans in November, after additional progress has been made with the City's overall work plan and budget. Work plans go into effect January 1 for the remainder of the calendar year. The work plan has three main sections (Attachment 1): • New Initiatives — This section should be used to outline any new initiatives the board or commission would like to take pursue during the upcoming year. • Ongoing Responsibilities — This section should be used to document the board or commission's ongoing responsibilities. Ongoing responsibilities include items that are repeated on a regular or annual basis, or regulatory functions that are delegated to the board or commission. • Other Work Plan Ideas Considered for Current Year or Future Years — This section should be used as a "parking lot" for ideas that were considered during the work planning process. Ideas that the board and commission wants to hold for consideration for future years should also be included in this section. Some boards and commission have few ongoing responsibilities and most of their work will fall into the initiatives category. Other boards and commissions have significant ongoing responsibilities and may only be able to tackle only one or two new initiatives each year. Council Review and Approval The Council schedules a meeting in September to meet with Board and Commission Chair regarding their proposed work plan. The purpose of the meeting is to review the Board or Commission proposed new initiatives and ongoing responsibilities for the upcoming year. The Council also reviews any ideas discussed by the Board or Commission but not placed on the work plan. In late September and October, the Council has additional discussions about city-wide priorities, the budget and the allotment of staff time. It is possible that the Council will add, delete or re -prioritize items on board or commission work plans based on these discussions. The Council approves and returns work plans to boards and commissions during the month of November. Mid -Year Modifications Work plans can be modified, to add or delete items, one of three ways. First, work plans can be modified by mutual agreement during a joint work session. Second, if immediate approval is important, the board or commission can work with their staff liaison to present a modified work plan for council approval at a council meeting. Lastly, the city council can direct a change to the work plan. 17 Missing a projected target completion date is not a reason to amend the work plan. It is understood that these dates are projections and that occasionally items will be delayed or carried over to a subsequent year. However, Boards and Commissions should make sure that their meeting minutes including updates on the status of work plan items. Attachments: Attachment 1— 2013 Annual Work Plan IN Energy and Environment Commission 2014 Annual Work Plan Complete each section with a white background. Add or delete tables as needed. Return to the Assistant City Manager by September 19. Support2014 Continuation of 2013 initiative. Target Completion Budget Staff Date Required Approval 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. varies based on Moderate: Legal Review. chosen 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. Budget2014 Continuation of 2011 initiative. Target Completion ... Date Required Approval Environmental Purchasing Policy. December 2014 Staff time Moderate: Administration ' Review implementation since March 20, 2012 policy adoption. Review quarterly task force meeting materials, product analysis and evaluations, and annual report. Progress Report: Purchasing policy requires annual report on progress to EEC and Council; no report has been filed to date. 19 Up With The Weather?" and "Our Clean Energy Enhanced Engineer. Future." Promote EEEP, Community Solar and personal energy use awareness. Participate in Home Energy Squad (HES) project to - provide educational materials, Edina 41h of July Parade and other promotion for Center for Energy and Environment's (CEE) "Home Energy Squad — Enhanced Visit" by entering into an agreement with CEE. Progress Report: The education and outreach working group hosted an event in 2013 and marched in the 4 1 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. Support2014 Continuation of 2013 initiative. Target Completion Budget Staff Date Required Approval Integrate Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 Into City December 2014 for Staff time for Moderate: Administration Operations task force to develop input and Taking meaningful action to integrate the a specific action plan leadership by environmental goals and objectives stated in to integrate Chapter Council and Chapter 10 of the City's Comprehensive Plan 10 into city senior requires incorporating these policies into standard operations. management of city practices and operations. city. EEC will form a task force to develop a plan to address three Chapter 10 priorities: Greenhouse gas reduction, energy efficiency, and City buildings and operations. Progress Report: The City lacks a framework or strategy to make progress or measure success with respect to its greenhouse gas and energy goals. We want to assure these are effectively considered in City decision-making 20 The task force will review the results of the pilot Community Health staff program with Hennepin County, perform additional pilot work independently if needed, and conduct a review of other community's best practices. The work will be summarized with 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` Street, and others. Green Step Cities Reporting — review ongoing activities in GreenSteps program. 21 Proposed Month for Joint Work Session: Staff Comments: 22 CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION March 2013 — February 2014 Term SUMMARY Item Workplan WP1 City building energy project May preview of staff proposal, discussion of State GESP alternative WP2 Energy efficiency community outreach March vote for Earth Day proclamation, review of CEE - HES enhanced service; April 18 event; May preview of staff proposal, film show idea; June vote to recommend CEE-HES enhanced service for 2014 budget. WP3 Promote EEEP, May preview of staff proposal WP3b review residential PACE May vote not to pursue WK Integrate comp plan Ch 10 into city operations March review of staff summary of City environmental goals, June vote to use "living streets framework" approach to implement. September council advisory / New facilities GHG emissions. WPS Surface water quality policy WP6 Update solid waste license ordinance, April vote not to recommend, update only. WP6b Provide commercial recycling June vote to present task force recommendations as recommendation information only. WP7 Greenstep reporting February review of 2012 greenstep actions WP8 Purchasing policy January report WP9 Urban Forestry April vote to recommend proposal with minor amendments. CC Research MPLS group request to support May vote to recommend deferring to council due to lack of add 1 1 franchise agreement legislation expertise, suggest attorney review. March 14, 2013 Meeting Item of focus: WP2 Outreach around April 18 Edina Forum Presentations: City of Edina Communications Staff April 11, 2013 Meeting Item of focus: Solid Waste WP6, WP9 Recommendations for residential soil waste ordinance and commercial recycling, review goals and methods, and education and outreach report. Urban Forest Task Force Report Presentations: Dianne Plunkett Latham May 9, 2013 Meeting Item of focus: Energy WP1, WP2, WP3 Results and decisions around contract methods, planning, scope and budget for building energy. Presentations: CEE, Staff June 13, 2013 Meeting Item of focus: Complete Streets and Prepare for CC Worksession, WP1-3 Energy, WP9 UFTF, WP6 Solid Waste and Recycling. Presentations: Wayne Houle / Jennifer Janovy June 18, 2013 JOINT EEC / CC Workshop 23 July 11, 2013 Meeting Prior to regular nieeting: �WPPP Annual Report IA ill Street Stakeholder Engagement Item of focus: VVI -11 (3L.SP/Performa we OHM Re t:;'Irf I PeVi!-W PIO,,rdrfl CCJLIC.3inn and OLItreach Prosentjions: �T! , S Arp DoQhw(Ty Q dKies in a" dgw I&'; !i in, im-nontal Ftqwn a, Augmt 8, 2013 Nhvlait�� Vily h 1 -ad, u" u i o i w", 1 Of jaWn 6 Watei Weatment PW MY TIAember 23 to Kocn Oct tier 10, 'Wl." ;V'­"'+;tig Ka: of foclisl ImnaNmy M 'AQ November 14, 20AI NveUng of fc1c'us: 'V'VPI Bunkfin"' 1 n"�rgy %­ntahnn . Ann W;` 4k 1 hH Riau, 'P. 1 Qymnkn 112013 MeRing ,Pq" of W ; Yn' Prmenfu4mv )014 N?t,Oing Amin,il k( purls itis"' -'teasing 'Polic'y king group p'7eb,li'Iry j S !t" ­a �)f ioil', PivnMOWW11 24 First Draft of 2015 workplan (July 15, 2014) Workplan preface Edina (both the City entity and the community overall) will fail to meet the existing 2008 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 GHG reduction commitment for 2015 (a 15% reduction from 2007 baseline). This means the City is also failing to meet numerous other commitments it has made (please see March 14, 2013 memo attached). The EEC believes that the lack of a comprehensive City plan on energy/GHG reduction activities will doom Edina to failure with its 2025 and 2050 reduction targets. Since the City has claimed it will take a leadership role in its own operations, the EEC will focus its 2015 efforts on working with Council and Staff to create detailed and properly resourced action plans for energy/GHG reductions. Given the EEC is an advisory body, any improvement in the City's performance will require leadership from the City Council and resources and management by the City Staff. If the City is unwilling to undertake serious action in its own operations, it is doubtful that it can lead (or mandate) actions for local residents and businesses. WP1— Reduce energy consumption/GHG emissions in City operations per the City's existing goals and commitments 1) Measurement —continue to use and refine metrics and analyses a. B3 database for all City Buildings b. Create metrics for City vehicle fleets(gallons of fuel) and Utility operations (energy usage) c. Regional Indicators for City as a whole d. 2) City Building Energy Efficiency initiative a. EEC Commissioners to work with City Manager and City Building manager to create a detailed plan for retrofitting existing buildings within 5 years b. At least one building will be retrofitted in 2015 either under the City's own effort or under the State program 3) City Capital Process Environmental considerations initiative a. EEC to review results of having an environmental considerations section in 2014 CIP procress. EEC commissioners will work with City staff to refine and expand so that all capital decisions (i.e., new buildings, major building renovations and fleet purchases) have explicitly environmental analysis on how they will affect City GHG commitments 25 4) Community solar project a. City will allocate staff time to scope, bid and execute a community solar project on a city building in 2015 once PUC finalizes community solar details. Public Works roof is initial target site b. EEC commissioners will work with the City staff on this effort c. The City will determine whether it wishes to purchase a share in this project for itself d. The April 2015 EEC community event will be used to roll out Community Solar to residents e. 5) EEC coordination with Planning and Transportation commissions to achieve Chapter 10 commitments a. EEC commissioners will be assigned to attend these commission meetings to comment and recommend actions per the City's commitments b. 6) Expand City subsidized Home Energy Squad installs for low-income residents a. The City will fund x installs at a cost of $x (a dramatic increase over the current funding of $y) WP2 — EEC will hold a 2 hour working session with City Council and City Manager to discuss existing Edina City environmental commitments and to align EEC charter, expectations, resources and timetables for results 1) To be held after the November elections to insure continuity as new Council begins its work OR1— Green Step Cities Reporting OR2 — City Environmental Purchasing Policy Reporting and Oversight OR3 — Support City and Commission activities 26 DATE: March 14, 2013 TO: Energy and Environment Commission CC: Karen Kurt, Assistant City Manager; Wayne Houle, Director of Engineering. FROM: Ross Bintner P.E. - Environmental Engineer RE: City of Edina Energy, Environment and Sustainability Goal Summary This report provides a summary of energy, environment and sustainability goals to support the 2013 EEC work plan item to integrate City environmental sustainability goals into City operations. Mission and Vision The Edina 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan includes concepts of "a livable environment," in which clean drinking water is called out, "effective and valued city services," that change as the needs of our customers change, "a sound public infrastructure" that forms a stable foundation of our City, "a balance of land uses," with an extensive network of parks and open spaces with transit friendly development, and "innovation," such as forming partnerships with schools and community organizations and seeking innovative ways to improve quality of life. The vision statement itself contains no specific mention of sustainability, energy efficiency or the natural environment and concepts such as pollution prevention, conservation and waste reduction are absent and air quality, water quality, wildlife habitat and other environmental services and are not mentioned. The vision statement: • Edina will be the preeminent place for living, learning raising families and doing business as distinguished by: I) A livable environment 2) Effective and valued city services, 3) A sound public infrastructure, 4) Balance of land uses, and 5) Innovation The mission statement of the City recognizes land redevelopment's role in sustaining quality of life. Our mission is to provide effective and valued public services, maintain a sound public infrastructure, offer premier public facilities and guide the development and redevelopment of lands, all in a manner that sustains and improves the uncommonly high quality of life enjoyed by our residents and businesses Comprehensive Plan chapter 2 Vision, Goals and Objections, details examples of innovation and the nation leading land use examples of the Country Club, 50th and France, Southdale Center and Centennial Lake and Edinborough mixed uses. Objectives articulated in the 2020 Vision that tangentially relate to energy, environment or sustainability, include accommodating the efficient movement of people and goods in and around Edina and efficiently employing technological advancements to provide city services. Goals and Policy Specific City Council resolutions, City ordinance and the comprehensive plan were reviewed. The following is a summary of types of environmental services mentioned, and specific goals articulated in each of the documents. 2007-05 City Code Section 1502.03 and formation of the EEC a. No specific goals set. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439 www.EdinaMN.gov . 952-826-0371 . Fax 952-826-0392 27 2007-20 Endorsing US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement a. Preamble contains mentions of IPCC study, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, climate change, adaptation, planning for natural disasters, and the Kyoto Protocol. b. RESOLVED, that the U.S. Conference of Mayors endorses the U.S Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. c. RESOLVED, that the U.S. Conference of Mayors will work in conjunction with ICLEI Local Governments for sustainability or other appropriate organization for track progress and implementation of the U.S. Mayors Climate Agreement. (The wording of the ordinance seems to simply proclaim the work of the US Mayor group) 3. 2007-119 Joining ICLEI Cities for Climate Protection Campaign a. Preamble assumes 2007-20 authorized city signing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and that the City has committed to take a variety of actions including: i. Urging Federal policy and programs to meet Kyoto protocol goals ii. Promote land use and transportation policies that reduce GHG iii. Increase use of renewable energy and energy efficiency iv. Adopt purchasing and building construction and operations practices that reduce GHG v. Increase recycling rates and urban forest cover vi. Support education efforts to reduce GHG in the community b. RESOLVED, City will join ICLEI Cities Climate Protection Campaign and take a leadership role in reducing GHG in the community and promote public awareness about impacts of climate change. 4. 2008 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 Energy and Environment a. Section 10.1 Introduction and History: This section describes a history of environmental action in Edina and the formation of the EEC. b. Section 10.2 Climate Change and Global Warming: includes trends and challenges, background describing ICLEI and Mayor Climate Protection resolutions, and 2007 State GHG goal are included. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Conduct 2007 Baseline GHG emissions assessment ii. GHG reduction goal.• 15% reduction by 2015, 25% reduction by 2025, 80% reduction by 2050 iii. Develop a local action plan iv. Implement policies and measures in the local action plan v. Monitor and verify results of implementation c. Section 10.3 Energy: Describes environmental costs of current mix of energy generation, and states importance of developing local and renewable sources of electric power. Topics of biofuels and fuel use reduction are covered. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Lead by example in conserving energy and developing renewable energy for city buildings, fleets and operations. ii. Promote community and business energy conservation including policies or incentives for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and reduction in GHG iii. Adopt purchasing guidelines for Edina that include renewable energy sources such as wind sourced electric or biofuels. iv. Promote educational programs to inform residents and businesses about energy v. Obtains grants for adoption of renewable energy sources and work to make these projects self-sustaining. d. Section 10.4 Solar Protection: Discusses potential for ordinances for solar protection and details 4 considerations and specific actions to develop further policy in this area. This section includes the following goals and policies: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439 www.EdinaMN.gov . 952-826-0371 • Fax 952-826-0392 28 i. Continue to enforce setback, building height and lot coverage ordinance that can serve as protection to solar access ii. Consider access to solar when reviewing variance applications iii. Promote use of passive solar in building design iv. Establish policies to restrict development for the purpose of protection solar access e. Section 10.5 Residential Energy Consumption: The section details the three major components of residential energy use; electric, heat and transportation and discusses energy trends and the Energy Star label. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Inform residents on energy efficiency ii. Create incentives to reduce residential energy use iii. Promote LEED certification for new construction iv. Encourage green materials and tree planting to reduce heating and cooling needs v. Inform homebuilders and remodelers of energy efficiency f. 10.6 Commercial and Industrial Energy Consumption: This section discusses potential opportunity for efficiency in the commercial and industrial sector, as well as challenges. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Promote renewable energy g. 10.7 City Energy Consumption: Describes the ability of the city to play a leadership role by reducing its own energy in buildings (56%), water and sanitary operations (33%), Fleet (5%), Street lights (2%) and employee commute (4%). This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Create benchmarks for current energy use in all public facilities and reduce to GHG reduction goal. ii. Establish policy for annual build energy use report and goals for reduction. h. Section 10.8 Waste: This section discusses the history of recycling in Edina, and describes the state of the industry and an increasing amount of waste generated. Trends in waste types and options for handling are discussed such as sources separated organic composting and electronic waste. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Continue to operate a household recycling program encouraging reduction, reuse and recycling ii. Encourage backyard home composting of organic material iii. Support citywide collection of source separate organics iv. Encourage businesses to participate in MN chamber waste wise program v. Encourage proper disposal of household hazardous waste A Educate consumers to buy green vii. Recommend changes to City purchasing policy viii. Expand range of plastics that can be recycled ix. Encourage greater recycling among businesses x. Identify an Edina site that would produce renewable energy from City waste, such as an anaerobic digester. L Section 10.10.1 Air: This section describes coal burning and automobile traffic as major causes of impairment to generally good air quality and also details potential indoor air quality issues. This section includes the following goals and policies: i. Cooperate with statewide and regional air quality efforts ii. Encourage mechanical ventilation systems in new homes iii. Provide incentives for building practices that improve indoor air quality iv. Encourage tree planting to reduce noise and absorb carbon v. Consider vehicle idling ordinance, and promote `no idling' near school and public parking lots A Promote the use of renewable energy sources to reduce coal particulate in regional air ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439 www.EdinaMN.gov . 952-826-0371 . Fax 952-826-0392 29 S. 2008 Comprehensive Plan — Related Chapters a. Chapter 4 — Land Use i. Chapter 4.2 details natural features, landforms, water resources around which the built - environment is situated. The land use example of Southdale explains a context of using a massive heat pump, the largest in the world at the time, to "make our own weather at Southdale." ii. Chapter 4.3 details issues around zoning, mixed uses, and connectivity of transportation networks. iii. Chapter 4.4 includes goals to increase pedestrian and bicycling opportunities and connects, and reduce dependence on the car, as well incorporating principles of sustainability and energy conservation into all aspects of design, construction, renovation, and long-term operation of new and existing development. This chapter also talks about the fundamental link between land use and transportation. b. Chapter 7 — Transportation i. Goals include; Minimizing the impacts of the transportation system on Edina's , reducing the overall dependence on and use of single -occupant vehicles, Provide multiple travel options for transit users, pedestrians, bicyclists, and rideshare users, managing parking and encourage join and shared use of facilities, ride share, bicycle parking, and increased transit use, and providing efficient movement of goods. ii. Policies include; Use economic and environmentally sound management techniques for snow and ice removal, a variety of pedestrian and bicycle recommendations. c. Chapter 8 — Water Resource Management i. This section covers the three major utilities that provide clean water service to Edina; Sanitary Sewer, Domestic Water, and Storm Sewer. Descriptions of the capacity of trunk sewers indicate that total water and sanitary use are a critical factor in the ultimate development density of the City. The storm sewer services of clean surface water and flood protection are described in detail and reference the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan, Nondegradation of Waters Report, local watershed plans, individual lake studies, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. ii. Goals include; Eliminating inflow and infiltration of clean water into the sanitary system and protecting the health safety and welfare of citizens, modifying permitting and enforcement processes for construction activities, clean water education, providing clean, safe and high quality potable water, provide for sustainability of water supply through promotion of water conservation. iii. Policies include; Eliminating points of inflow and infiltration to the sanitary system, restricting discharge of clean water into the sanitary system, implementation of the various surface water and pollution prevention plans for clean water and flood protection and implementation of the Water Supply Plan to encourage a reduction in water demand. d. Chapter 9 — Parks Open Space, and Natural Resources L This section details links to surface water quality and parks operations, the restoration of natural resources, links to community health, active living goals and recreation places and space opportunities and regional amenities and trail networks. A variety of natural areas are catalogued, and environmental trends listed. ii. This section includes a "Natural Resource Conservation and Management" part that details water resources and natural areas, and a "Wildlife Management Plan" that details habitat for birds and wildlife, and conservation and restoration of natural areas. iii. Natural resource and wildlife goals include; Establishing a natural resource conservation and management plan for restoration and protection of natural resources. Ensure development ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439 www.EdinaMN.gov . 952-826-0371 . Fax 952-826-0392 30 includes provisions for protection of shorelines, creeks and lakes. Identify a master landscape planting plan for all Edina parks. Conserve and replace Edina urban forest. Maintain existing wildlife sanctuaries. Continue to improve shoreline fishing opportunities. iv. Natural resource and wildlife policies include; conducting a natural resource inventory of prairies, woods, wetlands, establishing a natural resource conservation and management plan, managing deer, goose and beaver population, and provide fishing opportunities. 6. 2011-37 Joining Greenstep Cities a. No specific goals or policy set; implementation actions intended to help City meet its sustainability goals. Challenge, competition, recognitions and ideas -network functions served as well. b. Preamble describes GHG reduction goals in 2007 Next Generation Act goals. c. Appoints the EEC to serve as the GreenStep coordinator. 7. Ordinance section 1502 — Energy and Environment Commission a. No specific goals or policies set; duties section gets into specific detail on actions to take. b. The Council, recognizing the need to support and advance environmental protection, conservation efforts including energy conservation, and waste reduction, and to improve thereby the overall welfare of the citizens of the City, does hereby establish the Energy and Environment Commission. c. Duties; The Commission shall: i. Examine and recommend best practices for energy conservation for Edina's citizens and businesses, including a `green" building code, use of Energy Star appliances, and other energy reduction targets. ii. Examine and recommend changes in City Government purchasing and operations to conserve energy. iii. Evaluate and monitor the provision of a residential recycling program. iv. 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. v. Evaluate and encourage improvements in air and water quality. vi. Promote the establishment of targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the City's buildings, equipment and operations. vii. Educate the public about energy issues, reduction, conservation, reuse, recycling and environmental protection. viii. Examine and promote renewable energy options for transportation, heating and cooling, and other energy uses. Attachments: Link to Vision and Strategic Plan Link to Comprehensive Plan Resolution 2007-20 Resolution 2007-119 Resolution 2011-37 Section 1502 Energy and Environment Commission ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439 www.EdinaMN.gov . 952-826-0371 . Fax 952-826-0392 31 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-20 ) ENDORSING THE U.S. MAYOR'S CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the U.S. Conference of Mayors has previously adopted strong policy resolutions calling for cities, communities and federal government to take actions to reduce global warming pollution; and WHEREAS, the Inter -Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the international community's most respected assemblage of scientists, has found that climate disruption is a reality and that human activities are largely responsible for increasing concentrations of global warming pollution; and WHEREAS, recent, well-documented impacts of climate disruption include average global sea level increases of four to eight inches during the 20", century; an 40 percent decline in Arctic sea -ice thickness; and nine of the ten hottest years on record occurring in the past decade; and WHEREAS, climate disruption of the magnitude now predicted by the scientific community will cause extremely costly disruption of human and natural systems throughout the world including: increased risk of floods or droughts; sea -level rises that interact with coastal storms to erode beaches, inundate land, and damage structures; more frequent and extreme heat waves; more frequent and greater concentrations of smog; and WHEREAS, on February 16, 2005, the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement to address climate disruption, went into effect in the 141 countries that have ratified it to date; 38 of those countries are now legally required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on average 5.2 percent below 1990 levels by 2012; and WHEREAS, the United States of America, with less than five percent of the world's population, is responsible for producing approximately 25 percent of the world's global warming pollutants; and WHEREAS, the Kyoto Protocol emissions reduction target for the U.S. would have been 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012; and WHEREAS, many leading U.S. companies that have adopted greenhouse gas reduction programs to demonstrate corporate social responsibility have also publicly expressed preference for the U.S. to adopt precise and mandatory emissions targets and timetables as a means by which to remain competitive in the international marketplace, to mitigate financial risk and to vromote sound investment decisions; and City Hall 952-927-8861 4801 %VEST 50TH STREET FAX 952-826-0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394 www.cityofedinaxom TTY 4?2-826-0379 WHEREAS state and local governments throughout the United States are adopting emission reduction targets and programs and that this leadership is bipartisan, coming from Republican and Democratic governors and mayors alike; and WHEREAS, many cities throughout the nation, both large and small, are reducing global warming pollutants through programs that provide economic and quality of life benefits such as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, reduced traffic congestion, improved transportation choices, and economic development and ob creation through energy conservation and new energy technologies; and WHEREAS, mayors from around the nation have signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement which, as amended at the 73ri1 Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, reads: The U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement A. We urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies and programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012, including efforts to: reduce the United States' dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of clean, economical energy resources and fuel-efficient technologies such as conservation, methane recovery for energy generation, waste to energy, wind and solar energy, fuel cells, efficient motor vehicles, and biofuels; B. We urge the U.S. Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation that includes'1) clear timetables and emissions limits and 2) a flexible, market-based system of tradable allowances among emitting industries; and C. We will strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global warming pollution by taking actions in our own operations and communities such as: 1. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in the community, set reduction targets and create an action plan; 2. Adopt and enforce land -use policies that reduce sprawl, preserve open space, and create compact, walkable urban communities; 3. Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails, commute trip reduction programs, incentives for car pooling and public transit; 4. Increase the use of clean, alternative energy by, for example, investing in "green tags" advocating for the development of renewable energy resources, recovering landfill methane for energy production, and supporting the use of waste to energy technology; 5. Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements, retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting and urging employees to conserve energy and save money; 6. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City us; 2 33 7. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program or a similar system; 8. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles; reduce the number of vehicles; launch an employee education program including anti - idling messages; convert diesel vehicles to bio -diesel; 9. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and wastewater systems; recover wastewater treatment methane for energy consumption; 10. Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community; 11. Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase shading and to absorb CO2; and 12. Help educate the public, schools, other jurisdictions, professional associations, business and industry about reducing global warming pollution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the U.S. Conference of Mayors endorses the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement as amended by the 73rd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting and urges mayors from around the nation to join this effort. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the U.S. Conference of Mayors will work in conjunction with ICLEI Local Governments for sustainability and other appropriate organization for track progress and implementation of the U.S. MayorsIii a Agreement as amended by the 73rd annual U.S. Conference of Mayor's meetingl ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK 1, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of February 6, 2007, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 20_ City Clerk 3 34 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-119 CITY OF EDINA JOINING ICLEI CITIES FOR I�r « CLIMATE PROJECTION CAMPAIGN WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the City's best interests to take action to stop global warming; and WHEREAS, on February 6, 2007, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2007-20 concerning the Cities for Climate Protection and the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The City Council approved signing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and also requested that the new Energy and Environment Commission review the requirements of the ICLEI Cities for Climate Projection program and present a recommendation to the Council on whether to join ICLEI; and WHEREAS, in joining 28 other Minnesota cities and over 700 U.S. cities in signing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, Edina has committed to take actions including the following: (1) Urging the federal government and state governments to enact policies and programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012; (2) Promoting land use and transportation policies that result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions; (3) Increasing the use of clean, renewable energy and making energy efficiency a priority; (4) Adopting purchasing and building construction and operation practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions; (5) Increase recycling rates and urban forest cover; and (6) Support education efforts about how to take actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. WHEREAS, ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Campaign assists cities to adopt policies and implement quantifiable measures to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and enhance urban livability and sustainability. The campaign is based around five milestones that local governments commit to undertake. The milestones allow local governments to understand how municipal decisions affect energy use and how these decisions can be used to mitigate global climate change while improving community quality of life. Edina would join more than 800 local governments participate in the CCP, integrating climate change mitigation into their decision-making processes WHEREAS, the Energy and Environment Commission passed a motion unanimously recommending that the City join ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection Campaign at its meeting in September 2007. The Commission stated that ICLEI membership will enable the City to access the tools and technical assistance offered by ICLEI and learn from the experience of other member cities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Edina City Council that the City of Edina join ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection Campaign as a full member and, through its Energy and Environment Commission, take a leadership role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the community and in promoting public awareness about the causes and impacts of climate change. ADOPTED this 5th day of November, 2007. City Hall 4H01 WESI 501H SIREEI EDINA, MINNES07A, 55-124-1394 www.cityofedina.com 952-927-8861 FAX 952-826-0390 11Y 42-826.0379 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-119 Page Two STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS CITY OF EDINA ) 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 Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of November 5, 2007, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this t clay of �' ` " 20 Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk 36 RESOLUTION NO 2011-37 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EDINA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MINNESOTA GREENSTEP CITIES PROGRAM Clay Of' fljc_llllib The GreenStep Cities program aims to provide Minnesota cities a clear pathway to greater sustainability based upon implementing best practices specific to Minnesota cities of differing sizes and capabilities. Due to the multiple environmental, economic and social dimensions of the best practices, leadership from a city's council is needed to oversee their implementation and coordination/integration with other city and community activities and with other governmental jurisdictions (such as surrounding townships) as appropriate. WHEREAS, uncertainty in energy prices and the transition away from fossil fuel energy sources present new challenges and opportunities to both the City of Edina and to the economic health of its citizens and businesses; and WHEREAS, climate changes have been observed in.Minnesota and have the potential to negatively impact local, regional and state economies; infrastructure development; habitat; ecological communities, including native fish and wildlife populations; spread invasive species and exotic diseases; reduce drinking water supplies and recreational opportunities; and pose health threats to our citizens; and WHEREAS, local governments have the unique opportunity to achieve both energy use and climate change gas reductions through building and facilities management; land use and transportation planning; environmental management; and through economic and community development; and WHEREAS, efforts to address energy and climate issues provide an opportunity to move toward energy self-reliance and greater community resiliency; provide environmentally healthy and cheaper -to -operate public buildings; encourage new economic development and local jobs; and support local food and renewable energy production; and WHEREAS, the City of Edina has completed their Carbon Emissions Benchmark for the year 2007 and submitted the results to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP); and WHEREAS, Minnesota Session Laws 2008, Chapter 356, Section 13 directed the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ("MPCA") and Office of Energy Security in the Department of Commerce ("Office of Energy Security"), in collaboration with Clean Energy Resource Teams ("CERTs"), to recommend municipal actions and policies that work toward meeting the State's greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals; and WHEREAS, the Next Generation Act of 2007, Minnesota Session Laws 2007 - Chapter 136: (1) sets State greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals of cutting emissions to 15 percent below 2005 levels by 2015, 30 percent below 2005 levels by 2025, and 80 percent below 2005 levels by 2050; (2) sets a State energy conservation goal of achieving annual energy savings equal to 1.5 percent of annual retail energy sales of electricity and natural gas; (3) establishes an energy policy goal that the per capita Use of fossil fuel as an energy input be reduced by 15 percent by the year 2015, through increased reliance on energy efficiency and renewable energy alternatives; (4) establishes an energy policy goal that 25 percent of the electricity used in the state be derived from renewable energy resources by the year 2025; and City Hall 952-927-8861 4801 WEST 50TH SIREFr FAX 952-826-0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394 w%,v w.CityofEdina.com TTN' 952-82JV0379 WHEREAS, a broad coalition of public and private stakeholders including the League of Minnesota Cities, the MPCA, Office of Energy Security and CERTs responded to the 2008 legislation by establishing the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program to provide a series of sustainable development best practices focusing on local government opportunities to reduce energy use and greenhouse gases; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program assists in facilitating technical assistance for the Implementation of these sustainable development best practices; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program provides cost-effective sustainable development best practices in the following five categories: (1) Buildings and Lighting; (2) Transportation; (3) Land Use; (4) Environmental Management; and (5) Economic and Community Development; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Edina does hereby authorize the City of Edina (the "City") to participate in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program. Be it further resolved that the City: 1. Appoints the Edina Energy and Environment Commission to serve as the city's GreenStep coordinator to facilitate best practice implementation; and 2. Will facilitate the involvement Of Community members, civic, business and educational organizations, and other units of government as appropriate, the Edina City Council, the Edina Energy and Environment Commission, the Edina Planning Commission, the Edina Transportation Commission, the Bike Edina Task Force, the Edina Community Health Committee and the Edina Park and Recreation Board, as well as Edina city staff In the planning, in the promoting and implementing of GreenStep Cities best practices; and 3. Plans to take actions to implement the following best practices: 41 Public Buildings & Lighting, #2 Efficient Private Existing Buildings & Lighting, #6 Comprehensive Plan, #11 Complete Streets, 1112 Mobility Options, 415 Purchasing, #16 Urban Forests, #17 Efficient Stormwater Management, #18 Green Infrastructure, #19 Surface Water Quality, 422 Solid Waste, 1123 Local Air Quality, #24 Benchmanrs & Community Engagement (counts as two best practices), 1125 Green Business Development, and 1126 Renewable Energy, and 4. Will claim credit for having implemented and will implement in total a least 16 required and optional GreenStep best practices that will result in energy use reduction, e t omit savings and reduction in the community's greenhouse gas footprint. A summary of the city's i lementation of best practices will be posted on the Minnesota GreenStep Cities web site. I ADOPTED this 181h day of January, 2011. 1 i Attest: 0 Debra A. Mangen, by Irk James 13. Hovland, Mayor STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS CITY OF EDINA I CERTIFICATE OF CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina, do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of January 18, 2011, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. /Q f -U\ WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 1 0 day of `� t - 20 it Clerk 38 City of Edina Boards and Commissions 1502.03 Section 1502 - Energy and Environment Commission 1502.01 Policy and Establishment. The Council, recognizing the need to support and advance environmental protection, conservation efforts including energy conservation, and waste reduction, and to improve thereby the overall welfare of the citizens of the City, does hereby establish the Energy and Environment Commission (the "Commission"). 1502.02 Duties. The Commission shall: A. Examine and recommend best practices for energy conservation for Edina's citizens and businesses, including a "green" building code, use of Energy Star appliances, and other energy reduction targets. B. Examine and recommend changes in City Government purchasing and operations to conserve energy. C. Evaluate and monitor the provision of a residential recycling program. D. 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. E. Evaluate and encourage improvements in air and water quality. F. Promote the establishment of targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the City's buildings, equipment and operations. G. Educate the public about energy issues, reduction, conservation, reuse, recycling and environmental protection. H. Examine and promote renewable energy options for transportation, heating, and cooling, and other energy uses. 1502.03 Membership. The Commission shall consist of ten regular and two student members. History: Ord 2007-05 Adopted 04-03-07; Ord 2009-04, 03-17-09; Ord 2010-04, 03-02-10; Ord 2011- 02 deleted Section 146 replaced by Section 1502 Cross Reference: Section 1500 1502-1 Supplement 2011-01 39 2015 Annual Work Plan ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION Action Steps: Community -wide Fund a GHG inventory that identifies sources of GHG emissions within the City based on public sector, residential, and commercial/industrial, as well as categories of emissions, including but not limited to transportation, building heating and cooling, and other direct and indirect emissions of GHG. City GHG Emissions 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 fossil fuel use. 2. Appoint one Council Member as "GHG Champion" to at least quarterly 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 and indirect City and Community GHG emissions and progress towards interim milestones. (See Community -wide above) 4. Request staff to attach a completed "Environmental Considerations" Form — under development at this time - for all capital budget projects so that environmental impacts, including GHG emission increases or decreases, are identified when Council makes capital budget decisions. 5. Identify how increases in GHG emissions will be mitigated when approving City projects. 6. Increase funding for projects that reduce GHG emissions, such as offsetting Edina residents' costs for Home Energy Squad audits and promoting low-cost financing for business energy efficiency and water conservation projects. 40 Business Sector GHG Emissions 1. Promote business recycling and organics collections 2. Promote business energy efficiency and water conservation projects Residential Sector GHG Emissions 1. Promote Home Energy Squad program; offer enhanced subsidies for audits 2. Promote increased recycling and organics collections 41 CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION March 2014 — February 2015 Term SUMMARY AND DRAFT SCHEDULE Item Workplan WP1 City building energy project March motion to table building advisory, April motion to recommend approach of deeper energy efficiency savings, maximized greenhouse gas reduction, and energy savings. WP2 Environmental purchasing policy WP3 Energy efficiency community outreach May motion for PACE advisory communication. WK Integrate comprehensive plan chapter 10 into city operations. WP5 Business recycling task force WP6 Local food April motion to research council advisory to use Fred Richards as second community garden. OR1 Green Step Cities Reporting OR2 Urban Forestry OR3 Solid Waste and Recycling March motion to table and modify water bottle advisory, April motion to approve water bottle advisory. 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. Sierks Advisory proposals (WP1) (PACE) (Water bottles) (GHG emissions) Presentations: Bill Sierks April 10, 2014 Meeting Item of focus: WP6 Presentations: Dianne Plunkett Latham May 8, 2014 Meeting Item of focus: WP6, PACE, June 3 meeting prep. Presentations: Gayle Prest, Sue Bast, June 3, 2014 EEC/CC Joint Workshop Item of focus: WP6, WP1, WP4 Presentations: Dianne Plunkett Latham, Bill Sierks, John Heer, Sarah Zarrin June 12, 2014 Meeting Item of focus: WP1, Presentations: Tim Barnes, Bill Sierks July 10, 2014 Meeting Item of focus: Community Solar, Workplan Presentations: 42 August 14, 2014 Meeting Item of focus: Workplan September 11, 2014 Meeting Item of focus: ? Workplan (Due September ?? to Karen Kurt) October 9, 2014 Meeting Item of focus: Presentations: November 13, 2014 Meeting Item of focus: Presentations: December 11, 2014 Meeting Item of focus: 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. Natural resource management, wildlife habitat and comp plan chapter 9 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. 43 July 23, 2014 Dear Board or Commission Chair, On behalf of the Edina City Council, I would like to extend an invitation for you to send three members of your respective Board or Commission to participate in the first phase of Vision Edina. Vision Edina is our community process to update the long-term (20 or more years) vision for the City of Edina. Vision Edina will serve as an important foundation for other strategic efforts, such as the City's Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Plans. This workshop will bring together a large group of selected residents and stakeholders with a great diversity of knowledge and experience of Edina. The workshop is based on "scenario planning' -- a methodology that has been used successfully in regions across North America, Europe and elsewhere in the world. The selected members will contribute to: • An exercise to determine of how "future ready" and successful Edina is now, in line with national and international comparisons, • A review of important global, national and local trends relevant to Edina, • Identification and clustering of the key "drivers" shaping the future of Edina, • Formation of four plausible scenarios for the future of Edina, and • Identification of the preferred future and potential action steps to realize this future. The workshop will take place over two evenings. The workshop will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 11 at Braemar Golf Course Clubhouse, 6364 John Harris Drive. Dinner will be provided. It is important that participants attend both sessions. Please forward your participants to Heather Branigin at 952-826-0403 or hbraniginPEdinaMN.gov by August 15. We hope that you are able to send someone to join us. If no one is available or interested in attending, please let us know as soon as possible so that the space may be offered to another individual. This workshop is the beginning of a larger community conversation to further shape Vision Edina. We look forward to talking further with you about this important topic. Sign up for Vision Edina through the City's email service, City Extra, at www.EdinaMN.gov/cityextra to follow our progress. Sincerely, Jim Hovland Mayor CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street • Edina, Minnesota 55424 44 Vision Edina: Planning Workshop Participant Overview Location: Braemar Golf Course Warren C. Hyde Clubhouse 6364 John Harris Drive Participants: Selected participants are being invited from across Edina. This workshop will include a diverse group of residents and stakeholders who can contribute to a thoughtful discussion about the long-term potential and prospects for the City of Edina. Workshop Design: The planning workshop is based on scenario planning methodology. This will allow us to examine long-term plausible futures for Edina. It provides a robust framework to assess proposed strategies and assumptions, and a testing ground for project planning. The workshop and vision will incorporate economic, social and environmental aspects. The workshop process is designed to be highly participatory and engaging. Agenda for Session 1: Tuesday, September 9,2014,6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. • Assess regional "future readiness." • Review regional survey results. • Examine major global and regional trends shaping the future. • Identify and rank critical future drivers of change. Agenda for Session 2: Thursday, September 11, 2014,6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. • Develop detailed scenarios for the future, with detailed narratives and descriptions of each plausible scenario. Review scenarios and potential community impacts. Identify preferred future and critical actions steps necessary to realize this future. Please RSVP by August 15 to Heather Branigin at 952-826-0403 or hbranigin@EdinaMN.gov CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street • Edina, Minnesota 55424 45 To: Mayor and Council From: Susie Miller, Braemar Arena General Manager Date: August 4, 2014 o Ce:. ,<<N2FORA�� 1HHH Agenda Item #: IV.L. The Recommended Bid is © Within Budget ❑ Not Within Budget Subject: Request for Purchase - Reallce Ice Water Treatment, Braemar Arena, Cypress, Ltd. Date Bid Opened or Quote Received: Monday, July 21, 2014 Company: Cypress, Ltd. Recommended Quote or Bid: Cypress, Ltd. Bid or Expiration Date: Amount of Quote or Bid: $27,500 General Information: Reallce is a water treatment system for ice rinks that has been specifically designed and manufactured using 3 -D printing process. The system creates a controlled, intense and structured vortex as the water flows through it. The vortex creates hydrodynamic cavitation and increases the velocity of the water to promote the separation of dissolved air and impurities from the water. Impurities and dissolved air act like an insulator when the water changes to ice. This removes impurities and dissolved air from the water, allowing the water to freeze at a higher temperature and saving energy. It is also easier to achieve harder and clearer ice. Staff contacted multiple facilities throughout the US and Canada for references; all have shown significant energy reduction. We will see reductions in gas due to the hot water decrease. We will also see a reduction in electricity due to the compressors running significantly less as we will be able to maintain a warmer ice temp due to the strength and hardness of the ice treated by Reallce. With the significant decrease in hot water required with this Reallce system, a much smaller hot water heater system will be needed. The cost of the Reallce Is $27,500. Expected energy rebates will be over $13,000 and the system will provide a return on investment of less than a year. This will be paid for through the Ice Maintenance Contracted Repair Budget. This is a sole source purchase. This is a unique product with one manufacturer and Cypress, Ltd. is the only company selling the product. Attachment: Reallce Proforma City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. - Edina, MN 55424 46 ADVANCED ICE RINK WATER TREATMENT ■ SUSTAINABLE UTILITY COST AVOIDANCE ■ HIGH QUALITY ICE PRO -FORMA PROPOSAL FOR: BRAEMAR ARENA JULY 2, 2014 Prepared by: QCYPRE s s LTD Tom Smolarek tls@cyp-res.com 949 888 0255 Cypress, ltd. (855)892-3861 htt : cyp_Fes com http.fire4liqe.us support@realice.us 47 0 C Y P R E S S L T D 1. ABOUT CYPRESS, LTD. • Electric, Gas, and Water Utilities Efficiency and Demand Program Management and Implementation • Emerging Technologies Analysis Market Focus: Rebate Administration Services and Processing • Energy Advisor Services for Commercial, Industrial, Education, Healthcare, Government, and Residential Markets. Locations: CA, WA, NV, MN 24/7/365 Bilingual Customer Service Center (CSC) in Hemet, California Main: 7 Rue Delacroix City: Coto de Caza State: CA Zip Code: 92679 Phone CSC: (877) 811-8700 Direct: (949) 888-0255 Web & Email: www.cyp-res.com support@cVp•res.com Key Contact: Tom Smolarek, President ys@cvp-res.com Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Gas Company, Example Clients Xcel Energy, Boulder County CO, Chelan County PUD, Imperial Irrigation District, NVEnergy, Cal Poly SLO, AT&T, LACC and others Energy Advisor Service Cypress, Ltd. helps clients stay at the forefront of energy efficiency and demand innovations through our research and engineering work with emerging technologies (ET) for major utilities (electric, water, and gas) and technology innovators. We assess the technology's potential savings and fit into a customer's specific requirements. Subsequently, through our Energy Advisor Service, we will suggest appropriate, proven, and cost effective products to our clients that we have vetted in the ET Program. Our Energy Advisor Service examines the client's strategic and tactical goals, establishes realistic milestones, and creates a portfolio of utility cost saving measures in order to achieve their goals. We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients to recommend and help deliver their efficient and sustainable energy goals. The primary outcome of our Energy Advisor process is to provide business solutions that deliver results that are focused on sustainability, lower utility costs, operational improvements, and most importantly, the right technology. As a trusted energy advisor, we have been delivering efficiency, demand management and sustainable programs, technical and business consulting, and customer support services for the past 25 years. We support: ■ Investor and municipal owned utilities, associations, and special utility districts • The commercial, industrial, institution/government, education, and residential customer markets ■ Energy value chain participants such as emerging technology manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and the building design community Key Attributes: • Cypress has been involved in the energy and related technology markets since 1990. ■ Cypress maintains a California-based, bilingual, 24/7/365, and utility -centric Customer Service Center (CSC). ■ We utilize a database technology platform called CyNET'm to handle all program administration, data reporting, customer services, communications and dispatch, program applications, and rebate processing. • Cypress understands the best practices of administering utility programs and applying emerging energy technologies Cypress, Ltd. Confidential Page 2 48 0 C Y P R E S S L T D II. REALICE' Technology Overview REALice is a water treatment system for ice rinks, shown in Figure 1, that has been specifically designed and manufactured using a 3-D printing process. The system creates a controlled, yet intense and structured, vortex as the water flows through it. The vortex creates hydrodynamic cavitation and increases the velocity of the water to promote the separation of dissolved air and impurities from the water. Impurities and dissolved air act like an insulator when the water changes to Ice. Thus, removing Impurities and dissolved air from the water allows the water to freeze at a higher temperature, saving energy I. Figure 1: The REALICe System Basis For Savings The REALice system changes a few important characteristics of the water that is used for ice making and resurfacing, saving energy: Removes micro-bubbles/degassing of air bubbles: Results in a decrease in viscosity of from 5-18%. A lower viscosity means that the water flows more easily over the ice and has better heat transfer. This changes the ice crystals, producing an Ice that is more homogenous, hard and clear, and has a higher heat capacity leading to less energy usage in ice rinks2. Temperate or un -heated water can therefore be used avoiding water heated to the typical 140 — 180 degree F range. Hot water is typically used to remove air bubbles. This allows the chiller system to operate at a higher brine temperature, reducing the overall compressor run time. The REALice system allows other ice rink facilities2 to raise the brine temperature from 47 to 8°F. The potential temperature rise is dependent on variables such as ice rink design and size, climate zone, system age, and occupancy rates of the ice center. Using temperate water instead of hot water allows the chiller to be reset a few degrees higher, saving energy. Reduces lime scale: In water treated using the REALice system, calcite is transformed Into aragonite, which has a more rounded shape and consequently does not attach itself to other lime scale crystals, pipes, nozzles or other surfaces. Another advantage is that the treated water also acts upon old lime scale deposits, which are reduced and eventually vanish after a period of use. ' ASHRAE: 2010 Refrigeration Handbook "Water quality affects energy consumption and ice quofity. Water contaminants, such as minerals, organic matter, and dissolved air, can affect both the freezing temperature and the ice thickness necessary to provide satisfactory ice conditions. Proprietary treatment systems for arena floodwater are available. When these treatments are properly applied, they reduce or eliminate the effects of contominants and improve ice conditions and reduce energy use. "AND "Hot water generally gives harder ice, because air bubbles are removed..." ' REALke is used worldwide in more than 300 arenas and Is part of a growing list of utility incentive programs such as FORTIS BC and Effkiency Vermont. It Is endorsed by the international Ice Hockey Federation (IINF) and was used by the NNL for the 2014 Winter Classic. Cypress, Ltd. Confidential Page 3 49 0 C Y P R E S S L T D Benefits from use of the REALICe system: • Harder and clearer ice • Softer water ■ Reduced gas consumption (BTUs) for heating the water used for resurfacing • No heating is required for resurfacing water • Reduced electric consumption (kWh) and peak energy usage (kW) due to raised brine temperature and subsequent less usage of compressors • Resetting brine from 16-17F to 20-24F reduces load on the chiller ■ Reduction of usage of dehumidifier due to less evaporation • Reduced CO2 emissions due to less usage of electricity and gas Additional benefits by not using hot water to resurface the ice: ■ The device improves the ice to be denser, more even, and more durable under usage conditions ■ Less humidity in the arena, therefore less draw on the humidifier • Reduced load on the hot water boilers — increases capacity for other uses • The device lowers the viscosity of the water thereby making the water outflow easy despite using ambient temperature of added water. Treated cold water has the same viscosity as non -treated heated water • The device changes the lime scale crystals from calcite to aragonite, which changes the overall shape of the crystals in the water supply. This affect avoids the formation of lime scale deposits. • Less ice cleans needed - less water used Cypress, Ltd. Confidential Page 4 50 © CYPRESSLTD III. EXPECTED COST AVOIDANCE SUMMARY This summary report highlights facility electric and gas cost avoidance potential for the Braemar Arena based on the REALiceT"" technology. Consideration of gas and electric rates and potential utility incentives are based on typical rates In the location. This is a conservative pro -forma summary based on average rates and standard savings from other similar ice rinks, incorporating specifics that we have learned about your site. This overview assumes that there are two (2) REALIce systems or resurfacing filling stations supporting a total of 3 rinks, 2 rinks are year round and 1 rink is in operation typically for 5 months. Our cost avoidance assumptions are based on the typical refrigeration and water heating standards for ice rinks consistent with both typical operational practices and the ASHRAE 2010 Refrigeration Handbook. The Braemar Arena electric and gas rates are based on the average commercial customer rates schedules for your location. (Xcel and CenterPoint Energy) Electric: Average Blended $.08/kWh Gas: Average $0.57 / therm The resultant avoided cost for installing REALIce will generate a very good return on investment through avoiding both gas and electric usage costs. We have also included estimated custom utility rebates of $.08/kWh and $.35/therm for reduced electric and gas usage. Should the project be authorized, Cypress, Ltd. will assist your facility with applying and acquiring the approved utility incentives3. Figure 1: Avoided Costs and Simple Payback Summary for all Rinks Equipment Cost (two REALICE) $55,000 Est. YR 1 Utility Incentives $16,342 Electric & Gas YR 1 Cost Avoidance $23,892 Total YR 1 Cost Avoidance $40,234 YR 1 Cash Flow $(14,766) Simple Payback Years (total equipment cost/ total cost avoidance) 1,37 We have also included a break down of the avoided costs and simple payback for a single REALICE unit serving just the two year round rinks. Figure 2 Avoided Costs and Simple Payback Summary for 2 Year Round Rinks Equipment Cost $27,500 Est. YR 1 Ut®Ily Incentives $13,244 Electric & Gas YR 1 Cost Avoidance $19,390 Total YR 1 Cost Avoidance $32,634 YR 1 Cash Flow $5134 Simple Payback Years (total equipment cost/ total cost avoidance) 0.84 'Cypress, Ltd. hos more than 25 years assisting customers to obtain utility incentives for savings technologies. Cypress, Ltd. Confidential Page 5 51 © C YPItE3S LTD Financial Analysis Cypress Ltd. previously conducted a detailed measurement and verification study (M&V) commissioned by Southern California Edison (SCE) on the REALice system°. Based on that analysis and our technical understanding of REALice, we have estimated the cost avoidance of a systems for the Braemar Arena. This includes utility savings post installation for the first year, potential utility incentives, and simple return on investment. We have taken a conservative approach in estimating both savings and potential utility incentives. Utility Savings, Simple Payback, Cash Flow, ROI and Carbon Impact: Pro -Forma Estimated Cost and Annual Usage Simple Payback Defined The period of time required for an investment to "pay for itself rough the rural benefit INVESTMENT Project Results SIMPLE _ {indudes discount for = = 1.6 years PAYBACK potential Willirebates) $38,658 FIRST-� SS S $23,882 Electricity Natural Gas writs kWh therms Physical units per MMBtu: 293 10 TOTAL VALUES Year 0 Current delivered bundled price per unit $0.0800 gr $0.5700 Annual consumption cost avoidance in physical units YR 1 153,683 20,346 Reduction Percentage YR 1 113% 100.0% <-Resurfacing water only, not all domestic use Dollar value of annual energy savings YR 1 $12,295 $11,597 pr $23,892 Annual Recurring Non -Energy Operating Costs and Benefits Current Proposed Net benefit (+) or cost I-) TOTAL ANNUAL POTENITAL UTILITY BILL BENEFITS (NO TOU, DEMAND, AUOTDR savings estimated based on bundeld average rates) Energy plus non -energy savings Year 1 $23,892 Basic ConstructiOMnstaglalon Btdgel Value: Construction and/or equipment costs $ 55,000 Tech Review, Engktneting, Ongoing Support $ - Ongoing Maintenance Coats $ - Revenue lost during dtlwntimelproject installation r 3o Other capital cost offset subtracted from total $ - Nel salvage value of old equipment $ - Estimated Value of incentives or rebates YR 1 $ 16,342 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET (Includes Rebate if available) .......................... $38,658 Simple Payback Defined The period of time required for an investment to "pay for itself rough the rural benefit INVESTMENT Project Results SIMPLE _ {indudes discount for = = 1.6 years PAYBACK potential Willirebates) $38,658 FIRST-� SS S $23,882 ° ET095CE0070Ice Rink Water Treatment System Finotpdf s Equipment cost only: Added costs Include shipping, soles tax 11%opplicable), plus 1-2 hours installation by licensed plumber ore required Cypress, Ltd. Confidential Page 6 52 Estimated s Year cash Flow Year 0 Year 1 Yea 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Program Savings summary UtNty Avoided Costs: Gas a Electric r {23.682 r $24,608 r s26.a17 r MM1o7 r 526,690 SuppRes/Repairs/Malnl tops Sa*W) m r 3o r $0 r $0 r 3o r 30 Total Cost Avoidance: r 60 r $23,692 r 524.609 ♦ 326,31, r $2610, r $2600 Cost for Technology IREALICE) - less Est Rebates r 59 ► 590.818 r $9 r $0 r $0 r $0 Ongoing Support Services r $0 r so r $0 r $o r $0 r $0 Total Program Cost r m r $38.ea r so r $0 r 3o r $0 Net Annual Cash flow r $o r (614.766) r $24,608 r $26.317 r $AIM r $26680 CumulatWe Net Annual Savings r 3o r 1614,76!) r $6,043 r 138,10 r $61,297 r 599,167 Aug. Energy Escalation Rate: 3.0% Pdndpd: (Fuludes =.los tae) I$55.000 r leu potential utility Imemh,es r $16.342 Net Cost: r $39,6S6 ° ET095CE0070Ice Rink Water Treatment System Finotpdf s Equipment cost only: Added costs Include shipping, soles tax 11%opplicable), plus 1-2 hours installation by licensed plumber ore required Cypress, Ltd. Confidential Page 6 52 © C Y P R E S S L - D Carbon Impact for Gas and Electric Cost Avoidance: Ten Year Useful Life Equivalency Results The evm Of the greenhouse gas !missions you entered above is 5,176 MettAo Torn S W Carbon akeide Eouhralent. This Is eQuivaleM to: Annual greenhouse gas emissions from 11089 12,310,462 1,853 265 _ Passenger vehicles Miles/year drivene an avers a Tons of waste sent to the landfil' � Garbage vraste recycled � trucks e y >��� O O passenger O O instead of o vehicle landfilled COZ emissions from •or• ror- ror- 581,793 5,553,592 68.4 472 pallors of gasoline Pounds of coal burnedworth tanker trucks' of Ine 9 homes' energy use for one consumed peso! year 1.4 -or- -or- 711 -or- 27.7 -or. 135,244 Wind turbines homes' railcars worth tncardescent installed ��1 ! electricity use for one year of coal burned .�`,. lamps switched to CFLs 12,024 -or. or. 215,433 -or- 0.001 -or. s� barrels of oil consumed propane cylinders used coal-fired power plants ® for homein one year � i barbepues Carbon sequestered by -or- -or- •or- 132,574 4,238 39.9 f., . tree seedlings • �e grown for IO acres of U.S. forests in one acres of U.S. NO i. forests preserved years year 'y, i' from conversionto cropland in one .or. or. year -or 'Source: http://www.epa.gov/deanenergylenergy-resourceslcakulator.htmmresults Cypress, Ltd. 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