9-24-12 Agenda PacketAGENDA
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room, Monday, September 24, 2012
7:00 PM
Joint Meetin_g
1. U of M Student Project — Natural Resource Management
Individual Commission Adjourn to Separate Rooms
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes — August 27, 2012
3. Section 10.32 Study
A. Discussion with Police Chief Stacy Carlson, Director of Planning &
Development Mark Grimes and Property Maintenance Inspector Josh
Kunde
B. Review Study Calendar
4. Program/Project Updates (Staff)
a) TMDL
b) 1/1
c) Private Development Update
d) Decola Ponds
e) Recycling Update
D Wetland Management
g) Bottineau Transitway
5. Commission Member Council Reports (Commissioners)
6. Other Business
7. Adjourn
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
August 27, 2012
Present: Commissioners Tracy Anderson Rich Baker, Dawn Hill, Jim Stremel,
Damon Struyk, Debra Yahle; Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist;
and Lisa Nesbitt, Administrative Assistant
Absent: Commissioner Lynn Gitelis (attended via conference call),
1. Call to Order
Baker called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes — July 30, 2012
MOVED by Hill, seconded by Struyk, and the motion carried unanimously to
approve the minutes of the July 30, 2012 meeting.
3. Section 10.32 Study
Guests Karla Rose and Jacqueline Day, realtors with Edina Realty, answered
questions from the commission regarding the potential impact to property sales if
the ordinance is changed to allow chickens. Both realtors stated they did not
believe property values would be affected by the change. Ms. Rose has sold
many homes in cities where chickens are allowed and seen no impact. Ms. Day
believes the City needs to answer the question of who do they want to be; how
does the City want to paint itself? Struyk asked if having chickens would need to
be disclosed and the answer was no.
4. Program/Project Updates
Summary on -file. Additionally:
Private Developments — The owner of 600 Boone Ave has submitted a PUD for
an additional building on the current site.
Mighty Tidy Days — Hill requested that staff clearly list the types of fabric that will
be collected at Mighty Tidy Days.
Fall Leaf Drop -Off — Baker would like to suggest that there be a brush pick up in
both spring and fall. It was also suggested that the spring pick up occur earlier in
the spring.
5. Commission Member Council Reports
None
6. Other Business
None
7. Adiourn
MOVED by Struyk, seconded by Hill, and the motion carried to adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. The next scheduled meeting will be
September 24, 2012 at 7 pm.
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MEMORANDUM
Public Works Department
763-593-8030 / 763-593-3988 (fax)
Date: September 11, 2012
To: Golden Valley Environmental Commission
From: Eric Seaburg, Graduate Engineer
Subject: Speakers for September 24, 2012 Meeting
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Representatives from three Golden Valley departments will be present at the September
Environmental Commission meeting. The representatives are: Stacy Carlson, Chief of Police; Josh
Kunde, Fire/Property Maintenance Specialist; and Mark Grimes, Director of Planning. Currently,
Stacy's police staff responds to a number of dog -related complaints from residents. She will
discuss how these types of calls impact the department and the department's ability to handle
possible chicken -related calls. Josh Kunde works for the Inspections Department to make routine
fire and property conformance inspections, with some property inspections coming on a
complaint basis. Josh will be available to answer any questions the Commission may have with
regard to property maintenance and enforcement. Lastly, Mark Grimes will represent the
Planning Department. Mark's department responds to requests for property -use issues such as
planning and zoning. Structure setbacks, structure heights, and detached structures are also
addressed by his staff.
To help facilitate the discussion, Public Works staff contacted other local municipalities that allow
chickens while also requiring permits and inspections to see what kind of time they are investing
and with what personnel.
The City of Robbinsdale (population 13,953) currently has two chicken -keeping permits issued,
with a third one now under consideration. Sherry O'Donnell, the Deputy Clerk, is in charge with
processing any permit requests. It is her duty to collect the application and application fee, and
distribute the application to the proper departments for approval. The building official and city
planner then have the opportunity to make recommendations or stipulations based on the
individual lot configuration. In addition, the Deputy Clerk will forward each permit to the police
department so that they may perform an investigation (she believes it is a background check).
Upon approval by City staff, a public hearing is held in front of the City Council, with notice of the
hearing sent to all adjacent property owners. However, property owner approval is not required.
In the end, the Council has final judgment on whether the permit shall be approved. The Deputy
Clerk estimates that she spends up to 10 hours a year coordinating the permit applications and
renewals. Robbinsdale has not received any formal complaints regarding the chickens. Enclosed
with this memo is a copy of a permit application the city received on August 27, 2012 as well as a
copy of the Public Hearing notice that went out.
The City of Shoreview (population 25,350) also allows residents to keep chickens. They limit the
number of hens to four and require a biennial animal license application (with a $30 filing fee).
Upon approval by the Housing and Code Enforcement officer, the resident is allowed to prepare
the coup and run. After the coup and run are prepared, the officer is called to the property to
make an initial inspection to ensure the details outlined in the license are consistent with what
has been established. After the officer approves the setup, the application process is complete
and the resident may obtain their animals. Currently, Shoreview has 12 chicken licenses issued,
with only three of them coming this year. In the past few months, they have had one complaint
and it was about a rooster being present. After the City contacted the resident, the rooster was
removed. They estimate their processing time as follows: a 15 -minute application review and a
15 -minute site visit per license application. A copy Shoreview's license application is also
enclosed with this memo.
Attachments
RESIDENTIAL - KEEPING OF CHICKENS LICENSE APPLICATION
Return to:
City of Shoreview
4600 North Victoria Street
Shoreview, MN 55126
(651) 490-4680
Site Identification:
Address:
Applicant:
Name:
Address:
City
Telephone Number: (daytime)
Fax Number: E -Mail:
Property Owner (if different from applicant):
Name:
Address:
Signatures:
Applicant: _
Property Owner:
State
Zip Code
(home)
City State Zip Code
Date:
Date:
Date Received by City: By Whom:
FILING RMUIREMENTS
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED:
1. A filing fee of $30.00.
2. Site plan drawn to scale that show:
a. The gross site area, property dimensions and all structures
b. The location and dimensions of any existing or proposed shelters used to house the chickens
and setbacks from the existing property lines and nearest residential structure not on the
applicant's property
c. The location of the containment area, including existing and proposed fencing.
A written statement that includes:
(a) A description of the type and number of chickens to be kept on the premises. A general
description of the way the birds will be cared for and raised, shall also be included.
(b) A stipulation that the applicant has read and will comply with the performance standards
setforth in Section 601.020 (D) of the Shoreview Code of Ordinances pertaining to the
keeping of chickens in residential areas.
(c) A stipulation that the applicant understands that issuance of a "Residential —Keeping of
Chicken License" is for hobby purposes only and does not authorize any activity that
constitutes a home occupation or commercial use.
Note that the construction of a chicken coop or accessory structure and installation of fencing may
require a building permit.
(D) Chickens.
(1) Chickens may be kept within the City limits on residential properties located in the
RE, Residential Estate Zoning District and the RI, Detached Residential District,
subject to the following conditions:
Rev. Date
11/17/08 (a) On residential properties less than 2 acres in size:
Ord. 837
i. A maximum of four (4) hen chickens or pullets are permitted.
ii.Roosters are prohibited.
(b) On residential properties containing two (2) or more acres in size:
i. A conditional use permit may be required for more than four (4) hen chickens
or pullets.
ii.Roosters may be permitted provided the crowing is not a nuisance.
(c) The butchering of chickens is prohibited.
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(d) Chickens shall be fully contained on the property at all times through the use of
fencing.
(e) Shelters must comply with all requirements of the Development Code concerning
accessory structure and said structures shall not be placed in the front, side yard
or side yard abutting a street on residential property. Said shelters shall be
setback a minimum of 30 -feet from an adjacent principal dwelling.
(f) Food materials that are stored outside shall be in closed containers with lids.
(g) All containment areas and shelters shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and
odor free environment and shall be free from the presence of rodents or vermin at
all times.
(h) Chickens shall not be raised or kept for fighting. Cockfighting is prohibited.
(2) License. No person shall keep, maintain or breed chickens on property located
within the City of Shoreview unless a license is obtained pursuant to the provisions
stated herein. Application shall be made on a form provided by the City Manager.
The City Council shall from time to time set a fee by ordinance for the initial license
and the bi-annual renewals.
(3) Inspection. The City Animal Control Officer will conduct an inspection of the
property to determine compliance with the license and ordinance standards.
(4) License Fee. The license fee must be submitted with the application. The fee will be
established by City Council ordinance.
(5) Duration of License. A license shall be issued for a period of two years.
(6) Issuance of License. Upon completion of the application form, receipt of the license
fee, the City Manager shall cause a license to be issued to the applicant.
(7) Change of Address. An applicant who has obtained a license shall notify the City
Manager of the applicant's address changes within the corporate limits of the City
within ten (10) days of an address change.
(1) Accessory Structures.
(a) On parcels less than 1 acre in size, accessory structures that have an area of 150
square feet to 288 square feet in size are permitted as a conditional use provided
the standards in Section 205.082(C)(2)(c) are met.
Rev.Date (b) On parcels 1 acre or larger in size, accessory structures that exceed the maximum
4/17/06 allowable square footage are permitted as a conditional use provided the
Ord. #789 standards in Section 205.082(C)(2)(c) are met.
(c) Performance Standards
(1) The accessory structure shall be located in the rear yard of the property
except as otherwise permitted by this ordinance.
(2) The accessory structure shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the
side property line and 10 feet from the rear property line; however, the
City may require greater setbacks to mitigate impacts on adjoining
properties.
(3) For parcels 1 acre or larger in size, the lot shall have a minimum area of
1 acre above the ordinary high water line of a lake, ponding area or
wetland on the property.
(4) The accessory structure shall be screened from view of adjacent
properties and public streets through the use of landscaping, berming,
fencing or a combination thereof.
(5) The structure shall comply with the standards of Section 205.082(D)(5)
of this ordinance.
(D) Required Conditions. In addition to the conditions of Section 205.080(D) (Residential
Overview), the following conditions apply:
(1) Lot Size. A lot of not less than 10,000 square feet with a minimum width of 75 feet
and a minimum depth of 125 feet.
(2) Setback. Dwelling and accessory structures shall have a front yard setback of at least
thirty (30) feet but in no event more than forty (40) feet. The side yard setback shall
be a minimum of ten (10) feet except that on corner lots, the side yard setback shall
be a minimum of thirty (30) feet. The rear yard setback shall be a minimum of thirty
(30) feet. Zero lot line developments are permitted if consistent with adjacent land
uses.
(3) Height. 35 -feet maximum.
(4) Lot coverage. Maximum of 40%.
(5) Accessory Structures.
(a) Maximum Area.
(i) Attached Accessory Structure: 1,000 square feet or 80% of dwelling unit
foundation area, whichever is more restrictive.
Rev. Date (ii) Detached Accessory Structure:
4/17/06
Ord. #789 a. Area shall not exceed the 75% foundation area of the dwelling unit
or 750 square feet whichever is more restrictive.
b. Parcels less than 1 acre in size:
When there is no attached garage or an attached garage that is
less than a two -car, a single detached accessory structure may
consist of the maximum area allowed in Section
205.082(D)(5)(a)(ii)(a). However, the second detached structure
shall not exceed 150 square feet. The area of the second
detached accessory structure may be increased to a maximum of
288 square feet upon Conditional Use Permit approval.
ii. When there is an attached two -car garage or larger on the
property, the total area of all detached accessory structures shall
not exceed 150 square feet. The total area of all detached
accessory structures may be increased to a maximum of 288
square feet upon Conditional Use Permit approval.
c. Parcels that have a lot area of one or more acres:
L When there is no attached garage or an attached garage that is
less than a two -car, a single detached accessory structure may
consist of the maximum area allowed in Section
205.082(D)(5)(a)(ii)(a). However, the second detached structure
shall not exceed 288 square feet.
ii. When there is an attached two -car garage or larger on the
property, the total area of all detached accessory structures shall
not exceed 288 square feet.
iii. The maximum allowable square footage for accessory structures
may be exceeded upon Conditional Use Permit approval.
(iii) The combined area of all accessory structures shall not exceed 90% of
the dwelling unit foundation area or 1,200 square feet whichever is more
restrictive.
(b) Minimum Setbacks
i. Attached Accessory Structures
a. Rear yard setback: Not less than 30 feet or the minimum setback
required for the principal structure
b. Side yard setback: 5 feet
ii. Detached Accessory Structures
a. Side yard: 5 feet
b. Rear yard: 10 feet
c. Alleys:
L 20 feet if a garage overhead door faces the alley.
ii. 10 feet if a garage overhead door is side loaded and does not face
the alley.
iii. Location of the accessory structure shall not interfere with
vehicle visibility or traffic movement in the alleyway.
iii. Accessory structures on corner lots shall be setback the same distance as
the principal structure from the street right-of-way except as permitted in
205.080(D)(1).
iv. No accessory structures shall be located in the front yard of any lot,
except for a riparian lot which shall comply with the provisions of
Section 203.039 (Riparian Lot -Detached Accessory Structure Permit).
V. Structures housing non-domestic animals: 100 feet from all property
lines except as permitted by the City's licensing provisions.
(c) Height — Detached Accessory Structures
Height of sidewalls cannot exceed 10 feet.
ii. Maximum height: 18 feet as measured from the highest roof peak to the
lowest finished grade; however, in no case shall the height of the accessory
structure exceed the height of the dwelling unit
iii. Storage areas are permitted above the main floor provided they do not
exceed an interior height of 6 feet.
(d) Maximum Number of Detached Accessory Structures: 2
(e) Exterior Design and Construction
(i) The exterior design and materials shall be compatible with the dwelling unit
and be similar in appearance from an aesthetic, building material and
architectural standpoint.
(ii) Unfinished metal building exteriors, including corrugated metal siding,
untreated non -decay resistant wood, concrete block, cloth, plastic sheeting
and other materials that are not compatible with residential neighborhoods
are prohibited.
(iii) All accessory buildings shall maintain a high standard of architectural and
aesthetic compatibility with surrounding properties to ensure that they will
not adversely impact the surrounding properties and neighborhood.
(iv) All accessory structures shall have a finished flooring system, with the
exception of boathouses.
(v) No accessory structure shall be constructed prior to the construction of a
principal structure.
(f) Use: Accessory structures are to be used for personal use only and no
commercial use or commercial related storage is permitted.
(g) Escrow: A cash escrow may be required to insure the removal of any accessory
structure on the property if said structure must be removed to comply with this
Ordinance.
(h) Evaluation of Impact. The proposed design, scale, massing, height and other
aspects related to the accessory structure of any permit requested herein shall be
evaluated by the City Manager with respect to the structures and properties in the
surrounding area. A building permit may be issued upon the finding that the
appearance of the structure is compatible with the structures and properties in the
surrounding area and does not reasonably detract from the appearance of the area
or city as a whole. Conditions may be attached to the approval of any building
permit to ensure that the proposed structure does not have a negative impact on
the surrounding areas.
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KEEPING OF CERTAIN DOMESTICATED ANIMALS PERMIT APPLICATION
Office of the City Clerk Annual Application Fee $25 .�1
City of Robbinsdale+ $1.00 per address mailing to 200 feet
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1, + ftW 1u:Jl:.a; A-1,6 . hereby make application for a permit to keep certain domesticated animals, subject to
provisions of City Ordinances. I have received a copy of City Ordinance, Section 915 and submit the following information as
required by such ordinance and by the City Council. I do hereby swear that the several answers and statements, and any attached
information set forth by me in this application are true.
The City Ordinance requires that the data requested in this application must be submitted in order for the City to determine your
eligibility for the license. Refusal to provide the data may result in an automatic denial of the requested license. The data
provided shall be classified in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The City Staff shall investigate
the data provided. A recommendation for approval or denial, based upon the applicant's eligibility is determined by the
provisions of the licensing ordinance and other applicable laws shall be forwarded to the City Council for final determination.
Access to the data provided shall be by officials and employees of the City engaged in administering or monitoring the
provisions of the licensing ordinance; and also as allowed for by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
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Sherry O'Donnell
From: Rick Pearson
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 4:12 PM
To: Sherry O'Donnell
Subject: RE: 4373 Abbott - chickens
I decided to make sure there was nothing in the code regulating chicken coups. There is one thing however. If
the coop generates disturbing noises, it cannot be within 100 feet of the neighbors.
Rick
From: Sherry O'Donnell
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 3:53 PM
To: Terry Zajac; Brian Ringham; Rick Pearson; Steve Smith
Cc: Robin Verkinnes; Tom Marshall; Jim Franzen
Subject: 4373 Abbott - chickens
This app. came in today. I am off tomorrow through Friday. Won't be back'til next Tuesday, so I
won't be attending to again until next week.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the resident directly since I will be gone.
Robin, can you provide me with the addresses within 200 feet of this residence?
Thank you.
9/4/2012
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Received From Jeremy Abbott Date 8/27/2012
Description Domestic Animals permit (chickens)
Comments 4373 France
$25 - permit fee
$50 - investigation fee
Sale of Maps & Documents
General Building License
Liquor License
Restaurant License
Burning Permit
Pawn Shop License
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing of the City Council of the
City of Robbinsdaie in the Council Chambers of Robbinsdale City Hall, 4100 Lakeview
Avenue North, on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of
considering a permit requested by Jennifer and Jeremy Abbott for the keeping of certain
domestic animals (6 chickens) at 4373 France Ave. N. Any and all person(s) desiring
to be heard shall be given an opportunity at the above stated time and place.
If you have any questions regarding the above public hearing, call 763-531-1252.
TOM MARSHALL
CITY CLERK
Robbinsdale City Code 915.35 (Rev. 2011)
915.35. Sales and gifts prohibited. It is unlawful to sell or offer for sale, barter, or give away baby chicks,
ducklings, or other fowl, or rabbits as pets or novelties, whether or not dyed, colored, or otherwise
artificially treated. Chicks, ducklings, other fowl, or rabbits under two months of age are considered baby
chicks, ducklings, or baby rabbits. This subsection is not to be construed to prohibit the advertising, display,
or sale of chicks, ducklings, other fowl, or rabbits for commercial purposes by hatcheries or stores engaged
in the business of selling them for commercial purposes and which are equipped with proper brooder
facilities to care for such animals. (Amended, Ord. No. 07-17)
915.37. Domestic animals. Subdivision 1. General rule. It is unlawful to keep or maintain roosters or bees,
without first having obtained a permit therefor. It is unlawful to keep or maintain more than two chickens,
ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, rabbits, chinchillas, minks, ferrets, nutrias, or guinea pigs without first
having obtained a permit therefor. It is not permitted to keep or maintain large domesticated animals such
as a horse, cow, pony, mule, donkey, pig, goat, or sheep. All of the aforementioned are hereinafter referred
to as "animals." (Amended, Ord. No. 07-17; Ord. No. 08-06)
Subd. 2. Permits. A person desiring a permit required by subdivision 1 may make application to
the city council. The application must contain (i) the name and address of the applicant; (ii) the address of
the premises upon which the animal or animals are to be kept; (iii) the number, species and, except in the
case of bees, the sex of such animal or animals; and (iv) a statement regarding any property damage or
physical injuries caused by such animal or animals in the past. The council may also require submission of
such additional information or material as it deems necessary or convenient. The applicant must pay to the
city clerk such initial permit fee and renewal permit fee as shall be established from time to time by council
resolution. Upon submission of the initial application, the city clerk must set a date for a hearing on the
application before the city council and must notify the ov<mers of all properties located within 200 feet of the
subject premises of the date and time of the hearing.
Subd. 3. Hearin . At the hearing the city council may take such testimony or receive such
documents or information as it deems appropriate. A permit will not be issued if the city council finds that
such animal or animals, because of their number, size, proximity to other properties, history of vicious or
destructive actions, or inherent characteristics, are or are likely to become either a nuisance or a hazard to
the public health or safety. In the case of bees, a permit will not be issued unless the hive or hives are to be
located at least 300 feet liom any other property.
Subd. 4, Term. Permits are valid until December 31 of the year of issuance and may be renewed
annually by the council. The council may revoke a permit prior to its expiration if the council finds that the
terms or conditions of the permit have been violated or if the animal or animals have become either a public
nuisance or a hazard to the public health or safety. Nothing herein in this subsection is to be construed to
prohibit or constrain .any action allowed by law designed to prevent the spread of disease or the imminent
damage to persons or property caused by such animal or animals.
Subd. 5. Sales. Nothing contained in this subsection is to be construed as permitting anyone to
keep or maintain animals for sale or as a part of a business, unless otherwise licensed or permitted.
Subd. 6. Expplgion. This subsection does not apply to pet stores or veterinary clinics. (Amended,
Ord. No. 03-13)
915.39. Non-domestic animals. (Deleted, Ord. No. 08-06)
915.39. Wild/exotic animals. (Added, Ord. No. 08-06) Subdivision 1. General rule. It is unlawful to keep
or maintain a wild/exotic animal within the city which could pose a threat of injury to persons or damage to
property. No person shall keep any exotic animal or species when kept in such numbers or in such a way as
to constitute a likelihood of harm to the animals themselves, to human beings, or to the property of human
beings, or which constitutes a public or private nuisance.
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MEMORANDUM
Public Works Department
763-593-8030 / 763-593-3988 (fax)
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Date: September 17, 2012
To: Golden Valley Environmental Commission
From: Eric Seaburg, Graduate Engineer
Subject: Update on Section 10.32 Study Timeline
The intent of this memo is to provide a status report on the progress made by the Environmental
Commission, with regard to the Section 10.32 Study. The Commission's work plan that was
submitted to the Council on April 17, 2012 was used for determining what items still need to be
completed. The first table shows the completed tasks while the second table shows the tasks that
are still to be completed.
Meeting Task Completed
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June ✓ Hear from professionals generally supportive of keeping chickens in urban
environments (City Planner of Oakdale who was in favor).
✓ Hear from professionals generally supportive of keeping chickens in urban
environments (Owner of EggPlant Urban Farm Supply).
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Meeting Task to be Completed
September ❑ Hear from Golden Valley staff about enforcement, land use issues, and other
issues (Stacy Carlson, Chief of Police; Mark Grimes, Director of Planning; Josh
Kunde, Property Maintenance Specialist).
October ❑ Hear from wildlife professional regarding environmental and wildlife impacts
(Tim Marion?).
❑ Complete report outline by October meeting for discussion and review.
November ❑ Complete first draft of report by November meeting for discussion and
review.
December ❑ Complete second draft of report completed by December meeting for
discussion and review.
January ❑ Complete final draft of report by January meeting for final review.
February ❑ Approve final draft of report and send to Council.
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PROGRAM/PROJECT UPDATES
TMDL
No updates
1/1
Memo attached regarding APWA Communication Award
1/1 Reduction Program status report attached
The City will be holding an 1/1 open house (Sewerfest 2012) on October 30th. The open
house will serve as a way to update residents on the improvements made since the
implementation of the ordinance in 2007.
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS
No updates
DECOLA PONDS
The mayors, city managers and technical staffs of Golden Valley, Crystal and New
Hope are scheduled to meet at the end of September to discuss the proposed
Cooperative Agreement for the Phase 2 DeCola Ponds Study.
RECYCLING UPDATE
Preparations are underway for Mighty Tidy Day and the Fall Leaf Drop Off. Mighty Tidy
Day will be Saturday, October 13th from 8am to 1 pm at Brookview Park. At Mighty Tidy
Day this year both Bridging and Courage Center will be on hand to accept donations of
clothing, textiles, furniture, and household goods. Also residents will be able to bring
their old recycling bin to be recycled if they no longer want the bin.
WETLAND MANAGEMENT
No updates
BOTTINEAU TRANSITWAY
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MEMORANDUM
Public Works Department
763-593-8030 / 763-593-3988 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
September 19, 2012
Agenda Item
_ _. American Public Works Association Exceptional Performance Award —Journalism for the City
of Golden Valley's Inflow and Infiltration Communications Plan
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer
Summary
Each year, the American Public Works Association (APWA) awards outstanding performances by
its members at the National Congress and Expo. The APWA Public Works Congress and Expo was
held on August 26-29, 2012 in Anaheim, California. At the August 27, 2012 Awards and
Recognition Ceremony and Reception, the Exceptional Performance Award for Journalism was
presented to the City of Golden Valley for its Inflow and Infiltration (1/1) Communications Plan.
Golden Valley was nominated for this award by the APWA Minnesota Chapter in February. A copy
of the nomination submittal is attached to this memorandum for reference. The nomination cited
the City's effective communications plan to educate the public, the real estate community and
contractors about the environmental problems associated with 1/1. In addition, the nomination
focused on the multi -media approach to communicate with stakeholders in developing consent
among stakeholders and community leaders.
Attachments
Transmittal to the American Public Works Association, 2012 Awards Program, dated
February 27, 2012 (10 pages)
Recommended Action
Recognize the Communications Department and the Public Works Department for receipt of the
American Public Works Association Exceptional Performance Award in Journalism for the City of
Golden Valley's Inflow and Infiltration Communications Plan.
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2012 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
JEANNINE CLANCY
February 27, 2012
President
City of Golden Valley
593-8035
2012 Awards Program ramcy@goldenvalleymn.gov g
American Public Works Association
LEE GUSTAFSON
Vice President
2345 Grand Boulevard, Suite 700
City of Minnetonka
Kansas Cit MO 64108-2625
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(952) 939-8239
Igustafson@eminnetonka.com
JOHN RODEBERG
SUBJECT: Exceptional Performance Award — Journalism
Secretarylrreasurer
City of Golden Valley, Minnesota Inflow and
SEH Inc.
(651) 470-2448
Infiltration (1/1) Communications Plan
jrodeberg@sehinc.com
MARK MALONEY
Dear APWA Awards Committee:
Past President
City of Shoreview
(651)490-4651
On behalf of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Public
mmaloney@shoreviewmn.gov
Works Association, I am honored to nominate the City of Golden
ANGELA POPENHAGEN
Valley, Minnesota for APWA's Exceptional Performance Award
Delegate
Stevens Engineers Inc.
for Journalism for their Inflow and Infiltration (1/1) Communications
(651) 436-2075
Plan.
apopenhagen@stevensengineers.com
KRISTIN ASHER The attached submittal illustrates how the City of Golden Valley
Director — Engineer/Manager
City of Richfield worked to develop and implement an effective communications
kasherr@0tyofrichfieid.org plan to educate property Owners, real estate professionals and
BRYAN BJORGAARD contractors about the environmental problems associated with
Director -outstare
City of Alexandria reducing the amount of clear water entering the city's sanitary
bryanb@rea-alp.com sewer system. The plan also supported the city's strategic three
APRIL CROCKETT pronged approach to 1/1 reduction.
Director — State/County Agency
Minnesota DOT
Apdl.crockeft@state.mn.us The City used multiple media sources including City newsletters,
JUDD GENEREAUX educational videos, flyers, community meetings, press releases,
Director—Vendor/Contractor and its website to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
MacQueen Equipment, Inc.
judd@macqueeneq.com Golden Valley's communications plan also aided in developing
MARK HANSEN
consent among stakeholders and support from community Director — Consultant leaders.
SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
mchansen®srfconsulting.com The Minnesota Chapter of APWA is proud to offer the City of
WAYNE HOULE Golden Valley, Minnesota 1/1 Communications Plan as a
Director — DPW/City Engineer
City of Edina candidate for Exceptional Performance Award — Journalism.
whoule@d.edina.mn.us
CHRIS PETREE Sincerel
Director - Superintendent
City of Lakeville
cpetree@lakevillemn.gov
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KATHY WARREN
Chapter Assistant Mark Maloney
828 Greeley Street South Past President Minnesota Chapter
Stillwater, MN 55082 e
(651) 351-7432
kwarfen@usintemet.com
Enclosure
APWA Nomination
Exceptional Performance Award
Journalism
Inflow and Infiltration (I/I)
Comprehensive Communications Plan
City of Golden Valley
Golden Valley, MN
I/I Comprehensive Communications Plan
Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................1
Background................................................................................................................................................................. 2
CitySewer System.................................................................................................................................................... 2
PrivateSources of UI................................................................................................................................................. 2
PolicyChanges.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Development Of A Comprehensive Communications Plan ...................................................................................... 3
Goalsand Objectives.................................................................................................................................................. 4
PublicUnderstanding........................................................ :....................................................................................... 4
BuildSupport ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
EncourageParticipation............................................................................................................................................ 4
ReduceInflow And Infiltration................................................................................................................................. 5
CommunicationStrategies......................................................................................................................................... 5
DigitalMedia............................................................................................................................................................ 5
InformationalVideo.................................................................................................................................................. 5
PrintedMaterial......................................................................................................................................................... 6
InformationalMeetings............................................................................................................................................. 6
GoldenValley CityNews.......................................................................................................................................... 6
LocalNews Outlets................................................................................................................................................... 7
MeetingsWith Realtors............................................................................................................................................ 7
Results& Conclusions................................................................................................................................................ 7
Introduction
The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) collects wastewater from 106
communities in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan region in Minnesota. The wastewater is
treated at one of the eight regional wastewater treatment plants (WWTP). Within the past decade,
MCES has begun addressing the issue of excess clear water within its collection and treatment
system. This excess clear water is a result of inflow and infiltration (UI) of groundwater and surface
water from communities served. During a heavy rainstorm in the Twin Cities, the peak hour flow
rate that MCES must collect and treat can triple. This added flow can exceed the capacity of the
MCES systems and lead to environmental concerns such as sewer backups.
Expanding and resizing the existing sewer system is a possible solution to the problem of sanitary
sewer mains operating above capacity. However, MCES estimated the cost of this option to be $900
million and, therefore, economically unfeasible. The same study estimated the cost to solve the
problem at the local level to be $150 million. To avoid the high cost of "building out of the
problem," MCES implemented a surcharge fee approach aimed at communities with excess peak
flows. This surcharge fee was not intended to be a long-range solution, but rather a reason for cities
to address I/I internally.
During an October 2005 rainstorm, wastewater flows from Golden Valley reached a peak hour rate
of 13.8 million gallons per day (MGD), far exceeding the allowable peak hour rate of 8.4 MGD
established by the MCES. Having previously been placed on the MCES's list of communities having
excessive peak flow rates, this 13.8 MGD peak flow rate induced a large, long-term financial penalty
from MCES (approximately $380,000 per year in addition to wastewater treatment fees). The City
performed a study to determine the extent of its I/I problem and determined that it was a city-wide
issue. I/I was being generated from not only the public system, but from the portion of the system
owned by every member of the community.
In late 2006, the City Council amended the current utility codes in favor of reducing UI. Due to the
extent of the problem, it was extremely important that the city gain support from residents and
business -owners to contribute to long-term UI reduction. As with most underground utility issues, if
people can't see the problem or aren't directly affected by the problem, it must not exist. The City's
goal was to not only bring awareness to the public, but to instill a sense of duty. Since 2006, the City
has felt that the best way to accomplish this is through an ongoing I/I Comprehensive
Communications Plan.
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Background
City Sewer System
Managing a sanitary sewer system is a critical responsibility for local government in an urban
environment. The sewer system's main function is the collection and transportation of the city's
wastewater so it can be treated. In the 1950s, the City of Golden Valley started installing its first
public use sanitary sewer mains. These early mains were constructed primarily out of Reinforced
Concrete Pipe (RCP) and Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP). As the population and demand for wastewater
treatment grew, the City had to expand its system. The system has grown to include approximately
113 miles of City sanitary sewer mains and three City operated lift stations. Although the installation
of newer sanitary sewer mains incorporates more modern materials such as Ductile Iron Pipe and
PVC, the City still has an extensive amount of aging sanitary sewer infrastructure that is susceptible
to UI. In order to achieve UI reduction goals, city mains and MCES interceptors are being repaired or
replaced as required.
Private Sources Of I/I
The private sanitary sewer system includes
individual sanitary sewer services that extend
from the City main to homes and businesses and
can include collection systems owned by
businesses or common associations. This private
network is approximately 147 miles long, and
creates the significant part of the City's sanitary
sewer system. Within this private network, there
are numerous ways that home and business
owners contribute to the I/I problem. Some of
these sources of I/I are apparent and easy to
identify, while others are not as visual and,
therefore, hard to locate. Though it is now illegal,
many homeowners still have their roof drains,
foundation drains, or sump pumps connected to
their sanitary service lateral (inflow), sending
clear water to the sanitary main and inevitably to the WWTP to be treated. The correct approach to
keeping a foundation dry is to use the sump pump to send water outside and away from the house.
Groundwater can also enter into the private service lateral and into the main (infiltration). Uncapped
cleanouts, cracked pipes, faulty connections, and root intrusions are a few of the ways this type of I/I
can occur.
Policy Changes
Since the private sanitary sewer laterals make up almost 60 percent of the entire wastewater
system, an emphasis needed to be placed on identifying and fixing possible sources of I/I here.
However, experience has shown the City that it is difficult to gain public participation on a
voluntary basis. The City believed the best way to get community involvement was to require it,
via a Point of Sale ordinance (PoS). This ordinance required home and business owners to obtain
an UI Certificate of Compliance before they could sell their home. The PoS program was chosen
because it provided a control point where the City could require compliance. As a rationale, people
selling their property typically have the equity on hand to perform any necessary repairs. The PoS
program was inevitably the driving force behind the need for an 1/I Comprehensive
Communications Plan. When the public's personal dollars are directly at stake, there can be no
shortage of communication, information, and explanation.
In addition to Point of Sale, the City integrated the inflow and infiltration reduction program with
the City's Pavement Management Program. By doing this, the City was able to use a time in
people's lives when infrastructure improvement was being actively discussed. During pavement
management meetings, residents are urged to have their properties undergo the I/I inspection and
become compliant within the duration of the street reconstruction. As an incentive, these residents
have been given the opportunity to have associated fees assessed to their properties for payment
over several years, thus reducing their initial out-of-pocket expenses. By having residents and
business owners take a look at their UI compliance during their street reconstruction, the City has
been able to encourage many more property owners to address UI and become compliant.
Development Of A Comprehensive Communications Plan
The City understood it needed to reduce its city-wide peak flow rates or increase utility rates to
address its UI issue. Conveying this message to the public was identified as one of the main
challenges from the get -go. Another significant challenge was addressing the multiple sources
people use to get their vital information. Some people use the computer, others television, while
there are even those who still read the newspaper. For the I/I problem to change, the City needed
everyone's help, and that meant communicating the information across a variety of platforms.
Until an idea is given structure on paper, it is far less likely to succeed. Therefore, City staff
decided to sit down and create a structured, formal program that could serve as the City's basis of
information to the public regarding all issues UI related.
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Goals and Objectives
Public Understanding
By no means is everyone an expert on wastewater collection and treatment. In fact, many people
don't know where the wastewater goes once the toilet is flushed or when the drain plug is pulled
after washing dishes. Therefore, the City had to include an informational aspect to its message so the
public could gain a broader understanding of wastewater collection and treatment. Once the public
understood how the system worked, they could respond better to the "hot spots" being addressed in
the City's new ordinance.
Build Support
Inflow and infiltration is a big issue, with many, many people involved. The City made sure it knew
exactly who it wanted to target with its communications plan and have specific methods to reach
these audiences. The target audiences listed below represent the parties the City felt needed to
receive 1/I information and how the information would be conveyed.
Golden Valley Residents
Businesses
Apartment Owners
City Staff
Council &
Commissioners
School -Aged Kids
Real Estate
Professionals
Inspectors
Press
Releases via Flyers,
Sunpost & City Informational Handouts & Educational PMP
Encourage Participation
There are many ways UI can affect people living in or operating businesses in Golden Valley. The
goal was not just to tell people they needed to be compliant. Instead, the City wanted to inform them
about the implications of not taking action and how that would affect everyone if the City didn't
become compliant. These implications include:
• the potential for large, damaging sewer backups
• an increase in City utility fees to have additional clear water treated at the W WTP
• construction delays when the existing main, trunk, and interceptor lines need to be replaced
to provide the capacity to handle the increased flows
• inefficient use of taxpayer dollars to unnecessarily treat clear water
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Reduce Inflow And Infiltration
To determine the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Communications Plan, the City set up key
evaluation techniques. The City would continue to monitor peak flow rates during heavy rainstorms
and compare them to historic events. Also, City staff tracked the number of unsuitable sump pump
connections found as a result of the inspections program. Inevitably, the goal was to eliminate the
City's need to pay Met Council's surcharge fees by 2011.
Communication Strategies
Digital Media
One of the best sources of information regarding I/1 procedures is the City of Golden Valley website.
The "Inflow and Infiltration" page is one click away from the homepage, and it offers a vast array of
informational tools. Included within this page is a question and answer segment, a video tutorial,
definitions of 1/1 hotspots, and an explanation of the inspection process (who needs one and how to
go about scheduling one). In fact, a resident or business owner can apply for an inspection permit
online via a provided link. Helping the people of Golden Valley understand the problem and become
compliant has been made easier through the use of the City website.
Informational Video
If you want to learn about the importance of 1/I in
a fun and relaxed way, the City has just the guy
for you! Leak Ericson is Golden Valley's UI
expert extraordinaire, and he loves nothing more
than to explain the importance of managing your
clear water. This fun and informational animation
is also provided on the City website. Leak
highlights a few of the I/I "hotspots" and how to
fix them, but more importantly, he discusses the
responsibility a homeowner has to his or her
community to do the right thing.
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Printed Material
Printed material is the age-old go -to for communicating
important information. Yes, the Internet is a powerful
tool, but one can't be certain every member of the target
audience will be visiting Golden Valley's website to learn
more about Ul. By mailing out informational brochures,
flyers, and handouts, the City took a direct approach at
informing the masses. In addition, the City made this
printed material available at City Hall during
informational meetings.
Informational Meetings
Though they can be difficult at times, informational
meetings geared towards the public are a great way to get
a message across. Public meetings were held to bring
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reduction, and receive important feedback. In August 2007, the city hosted the SewerFest III Fair, a
chance for the public to come in to
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Golden Valley CityNews
Golden Valley CityNews is a 16 -page, bi-monthly newsletter
designed to address Golden Valley's general population, an
audience that varies widely by age, occupation, education, and
level of interest in City government. However, CityNews readers
have several things in common — they live or have businesses in
Golden Valley, they pay taxes, and they use government
services. CityNews is mailed to roughly 12,500 homes and
businesses, with a 95 percent readership rate. Since 2001,
approximately 20 1/I related articles have been included in
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excellent illustrations, and offer great tips for managing I/I. It was here that the term seweroscopy
was coined. It refers to the televised inspections that are done on sanitary sewers throughout the city,
both publicly and privately.
Local News Outlets
The northwest portion of the Twin Cities is fortunate to have Northwest Community TV and Cable
12 News, a cable station devoted almost entirely to its member communities. This cable network
broadcasts on anything from new city ordinances to local athletics. Short public service
announcements (PSAs) and entire news segments through this network have helped the City reach
an even larger audience. The New Hope/Golden Valley SunPost is the local newspaper outlet that
services Golden Valley. This organization has provided City staff with another means to deliver
information regarding I/I. The City has been able to get press releases and other information to the
public via this newspaper.
Meetings With Realtors
Golden Valley staff held meetings with local realtors to inform them of the I/I issue, the PoS
ordinance, and to help them understand their part in solving the problem. By being up -front and
transparent, the City made it clear to the realtors the need for sewer inspections and improvements to
get the property to compliance.
Results & Conclusions
Since the I/1 policies went into place in late 2006, the City has performed more than 2,700 residential
and commercial property inspections, or approximately 35 percent of the 8,000 properties citywide.
Seventy-six percent of the inspected properties have received compliance certificates, raising the
overall compliance of Golden Valley properties to 26 percent. Ongoing flow data from the MCES
and the City indicate that peak and average wastewater flows from Golden Valley are being reduced.
City staff believes the Comprehensive Communications Plan has been instrumental in the acceptance
of the PoS ordinance and the decrease of City-wide inflow and infiltration. Residents and business
owners know what the problem is, the financial and environmental implication of doing nothing, and
the steps they need to take towards their own I/1 compliance.
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SEH MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 27, 2012
TO: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
FROM: Kirby Van Note, SEH Project Manager
Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist
RE: Inflow/Infiltration (" Reduction Program Status
C: Bert Tracy, Dave Lemke, Jeff Oliver, Mitch Hoeft, Lisa Nesbitt
This memorandum provides an update on the current status through the month of May 2012 of the Golden
Valley Long Term Flow Monitoring (LTFM) and Private Property Inspection programs. Both the LTFM
and inspection programs were initiated to help Golden Valley identify specific inflow and infiltration (111)
sources in the City's sanitary sewer collection system and to monitor the progress of I/I removal as
sanitary sewer rehabilitation activities are implemented. Long term monitoring and evaluation also aids
in guiding future I/I program decisions.
Long Term Flory Monitoring - Current Conditions and Results
Since the installation of twelve flow meters on February 24 and 27, 2012, Golden Valley has received less
than average precipitation totals each month through May. The mild winter and minimal snow melt
started the 2012 flow monitoring season off slow with drought soil conditions and a low groundwater
table. The month of May brought a series of more significant rain events, which charged the soil and
provided a better environment of which to collect In data. A higher groundwater table and saturated soil
moisture conditions increase the potential for infiltration through open pipe joints or structural cracks in
the pipe. The MCES surcharge program has specifically targeted inflow sources. Wastewater
contributions from inflow typically occur during rainfall events from surface waiter runoff directed to the
sanitary sewer, defective service lateral piping and sump/foundation gain connections to the sanitary
sewer.
The most notable rainfall event so far this season occurred over a 24-hour period from May 23 to May 24,
2012. This continuous rainfall event produced a total of 2.62 inches of rain while a maximum total of
0.37 inches fell in a one-hour period. This data was recorded at a MCES rain gauge RG07 located in
northwest Golden Valley; other areas of the City could have received different totals. The most
significant rainfall events over the last seven years are provided in Figure 1, presented on the next page.
The chart illustrates the wastewater flow rates collected in Golden Valley over time during the four
rainfall events.
After reviewing the LTFM data from the last seven years, including the most notable events that have
occurred thus far in 2012, Golden Valley has not experienced a rain event matched with saturated soil
moisture conditions that equals the October 4, 2005 surcharge event. Looking at Figure 1 it is apparent
that even having a large rain event does not guarantee a large III spike. Instead, consistent rainfall leading
up to a targe event is what is creating large I/I spikes in the collection system. Overworked sump pumps
and foundation drains along with cracked or leaking sanitary sewer tines contribute to the large I/I spikes
in these rain events.
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Band on our review of the LTFM data from the May 24, 2012 storm, peak rafts recorded at the flow
meters on the eastern side of Golden Valley (FM1, FM2, FM3 and FM4) continue to show improvement
in reduced inflow and infiltration, which is consistent with the 2011 progress report. Furthermore, a
greater percentage of private property inspections have been completed in the eastern side of the City, It
is also important to note that the flow meter at 2e Avenue and France Avenue did show a significant
spi1ke, however, these flows are firm Robbinsdale and do not impact the City of Golden Valley's III
initiative as it pertains to citywide construction projects.
The areas of Golden Valley that indicated the most significant levels of UI for the May 24, 2012 ram
event include flow meters FM5, FM6 and FM7. These flow meter locations are generally west of State
Highway 100. Although it is important to continue to measure the eastern side of Golden Valley until an
event similar to that of October 4, 2005 occurs, a focused approached should be initiated in the western
areas which include Flow Meter Districts 4 through 8. Metering these districts will continue to enhance
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the data set and will further pinpoint areas in need of rehabilitation. A map showing the district locations
is attached to this memorandum.
Private Property Inspection Status
The inspection of private service laterals began in October 2006 with the inspection of laterals in the 2007
Pavement Management Program (PMP) area. The Point of Sale (PoS) program began shortly afterwards
on January 1, 2007.
Since program inception, the City of Golden Valley has completed 2,971 residential and commercial
inspections, or approximately 37% of the 8,000 properties citywide.
During the first inspection completed on each property, only 10 percent of the services were found to be
compliant. Another 67 percent of the properties inspected have made repairs to become compliant with
City Code. That means 2,279 (77 percent) of the 2,971 properties inspected have received compliance
certificates. Thus, 29 percent of the City's 8,000 properties are now compliant with City Code.
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• Current local groundwater and soil moisture conditions are increasing with the increase in spring
rains and will support the potential of high peak flow rates in Gulden Valley with a significant
rainfall event.
• Overall VI peak rates continue to show an VI reduction in eastern Golden. Valley based on the
May 24, 2012 rain event data, however, the western half of the City, where less private property
inspections have been performed, is still of concern.
• The 2012 flow meter data continues to show success #rom previous year's data in overall City UI
reduction in PMP and POS inspection areas.
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