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4-28-14 Agenda PacketAGENDA GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Regular Meeting Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Conference Room, Monday, April 28, 2014 7:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes — March 24, 2014 3. Natural Resource Management Plan 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 h) Solar Grant 5. Commission Member Council Reports (Commissioners) 6. Other Business a) May Meeting Cancelled 7. Adjourn to City Open Space Parcel Field Trip GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes March 24, 2014 Present: Commissioners Tonia Galonska, Lynn Gitelis, Dawn Hill, Jim Stremel; Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist; Sandy Werts, Volunteer Coordinator, Al Lundstrom, Park Maintenance Supervisor and Lisa Nesbitt, Administrative Assistant Absent: Commissioners Tracy Anderson and Debra Yahle 1. Call to Order Stremel called the meeting to order at 7:00 %j >. 2. Approval of Re ular Meetin Mi "_ Febru 4 2014 MOVED by Hill, seconded by Galonsk / °he motion c unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 14 meetings.]//� 3. Vacant City Parcels — Round Tab 'sc ' n Commissioners discussed w ; erts and L , options for m ging '� '% o„� vacant City -owned open spa / s Werts �xted that she is always looking for quality volunteer projects fo � /00� d individ and that maintenance of some of these parcels would be'od e need'', art with individuals and/or groups to is, ssary bece the des n ve the resources to maintain all oft �om sug,te t� rce be categorized (e.g. developable, tr errable a mead ; „ sisting as requests are made of parcels. Some o "r arcel ill be loo ! at as a part of the Natural Resource Management Plan ss �% G%%ii/% / / j/i i We�` per rYi Co ioners o a site visit to some of the parcels in "I.�%j, 4. w Annual or munciii Moved bye alis, seconby Hill'and the motion carried unanimously to approve the al repo ' ue to the number of items on the Council agenda, the,annual refill be ded in the Weekly Report that is sent to staff and Council. 5. Select Representative For Community Center Task Force Gitelis expressed an interest in being the Environmental Commission representative on the task force. Hill nominated Gitelis, Galonska seconded and the vote passed unanimously. 6. Program/Project Updates Summary on -file. Additionally, it was requested that the commission be invited to the next public meeting regarding the DeCola Pond study. 7. Commission Member Council Reports Gitelis updated the commission on various legislative bills. Minutes of the Environmental Commission March 24, 2014 Page 2 of 2 8. Other Business Eckman reported that Three Rivers Park District will be holding a public visioning session on April 16th from 6-8:00 pm, regarding potential programming at Sochaki Park, Mary Hills and Rice Lake nature areas. Hennepin County is working on their draft bicycle plan for 2014. Eckman is part of the project advisory group. The draft plan will be presented to the metro cities in July. 9. Adiourn MOVED by Galonska, seconded by Gitelis, and the motion carried to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm. Lisa Nesbitt Administrative Assistant PROGRAM/PROJECT UPDATES —April 2014 TMDL Public comment is open through May 6t" for the Draft Upper Mississippi River Bacteria TMDL study. The federal Clean Water Act requires that each state evaluate its lakes, rivers, and streams for compliance with water quality standards, and prepare Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) studies for water bodies that do not meet these standards. These water bodies are considered "impaired waters." Through years of sampling, MPCA determined that the Mississippi River and many of its tributaries, such as Bassett Creek, are impaired for bacteria. The indicator species for bacteria is E. Coli which is produced by humans and warm-blooded animals. Stakeholder MS4 cities in the affected areas have been asked to provide accurate sub -watershed boundaries to MPCA in order to determine future waste load allocations and reductions. Golden Valley has completed this task. Following completion of the TMDL studies listed in the attachment, the City of Golden Valley's NPDES MS4 Permit from the MPCA will be modified to include implementation of the best management practices (BMPs) contained in each study. The City will then be required to demonstrate that it is making progress on the water quality improvement measures each year as part of its permit reporting. Long-term monitoring of each of the water bodies will also be required to determine if the implemented BMPs are improving water quality. It is anticipated that the BCWMC will be performing the monitoring in the future. Here is a link to the MPCA website with more information on the TMDL study: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index. php/water/water-types-and-programs/minnesotas-impaired- waters-and-tmdls/tmdl-protects/upper-mississippi-river-basin-tmdl/protect-upper-mississippi- river-bacteria.html II Golden Valley residents continue to take full advantage of the $1 Million MCES Sanitary Sewer grant that is now available. To date, the City of Golden Valley has submitted $305,659 in qualified expenses to MCES. PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS Porsche of Minneapolis Twin Cities Automotive (9191 and 9393 Wayzata Boulevard) has applied for a PUD amendment to expand the Porsche dealership building and to modify the parking lot. New shop, office, and employee facilities—as well as a car wash—would be added to the north and to the southeast portions of the existing building. Pervious pavers would be used in some of the parking spaces used for display of vehicles. The Planning Commission approved the Preliminary PUD plan on January 13, 2014; the City Council approved the Preliminary PUD plan on February 5, 2014. The Final PUD plan was approved by the City Council on April 1, 2014. Morrie's Automotive (Maserati & Bentley) Morrie's Automotive Group is applying for a PUD to construct a new stand-alone showroom facility on the southeastern corner of the Cadillac Saab property at 12520 Wayzata Boulevard. It would replace existing display parking and would consist of a two level showroom for luxury vehicles. New landscaping would reduce the amount of impervious surface on the lot. The Preliminary PUD plan was approved by the City Council on April 17, 2014. Wessin Property (south of Major/Noble Drives on Sweeny Lake) A subdivision application has been received for the parcel of land located south of Major/Noble Drive and west of Sweeny Lake. The proposal is to subdivide this lot into two, with a smaller lot being carved out of the larger lot on the north end. At its March 24 meeting, the Planning Commission tabled the proposal and encouraged the landowners in the area to sit down with Staff to try and resolve some of their differences before coming back for a recommendation. 221 Sunnyridge Lane A subdivision application has been received to divide one single family lot into two single family lots. The existing single family home would remain. It was tabled by the Planning Commission on March 24, 2014. 125 Cutacross Road A subdivision application has been received to divide one single family lot into two single family lots. The existing single family home would be demolished. The Planning Commission recommended approval on March 24, 2014. The application has not yet been scheduled to go before the City Council. 7218 Harold Avenue A subdivision application has been received to divide one single family lot into two single family lots. Variances are also being sought from the lot width and side yard setback requirements. The existing single family home would be demolished. The Planning Commission recommended denial on March 24, 2014, and the application was subsequently withdrawn. 1001 Lilac Drive North An application has been received that proposes to subdivide one single family lot into three lots, requests a variance from the required lot width dimensions for corner lots, and rezones two of the new lots from an R-1 to an R-2 zoning district. The application will go before the Planning Commission on May 12, 2014. 3.9.4 The 3.9.4 is a project that includes a market rate, multi -generational apartment building as well as a market rate, senior assisted living apartment building located at the northwest corner of the Highway 100/Interstate Highway 394 intersection. The City/HRA continues to work with MnDOT regarding the terms of the sale of the MnDOT property. The City Council approved the Final PUD Plan for the 3.9.4 on October 15, 2013. At this time, a lawsuit has halted the process and the timeline for the approval of the Final Plat and Development Agreement by the City Council is unknown. DECOLA PONDS The contract with Barr has been approved and work has begun. The primary work that has been completed is data gathering for the XPSWMM modeling, which will include use of Atlas 14 rainfalls. In addition, the survey of the elevations of the low floors/openings of buildings within the study area will be performed in early May. RECYCLING UPDATE Memo from Mark Ray WETLAND MANAGEMENT No updates BOTTINEAU TRANSITWAY The first County -led public meeting (open house and formal public hearing) on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement is scheduled to be held in Golden Valley on Wednesday, May 7, at 6 pm and 7 pm respectively. A Golden Valley Joint Commission Meeting regarding the DEIS will take place the following week on Thursday, May 15, at 7 pm. A recommendation on the City's official response to the DEIS in expected to go before the Council at the regularly scheduled meeting on May 20. The comment period ends on May 29. Solar Grant Memo from Eric Seaburg city 0f gotaen MEMORANDUM valley Public Works Department 763-593-8030 / 763-593-3988 (fax) Date: April 14, 2014 To: Environmental Commission I� From: Mark Ray, PE, Street Maintenance Supervisor/Recycling Coordinator Subject: St. Louis Park Recycling Update - Organics C: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works In the fall of 2013, the City of St. Louis Park started a new curbside recycling program that included the option for properties to sign up for organic recycling. As of early 2014, the number of properties that have signed up for the program was 1,184. This is 9.6% of the approximately 12,300 eligible properties. The cost per property for the organic collection service is $10 per quarter ($40/year). The cart for organics is the 90 -gallon size (just like the largest recycling cart size in Golden Valley) and the collection service is weekly. Trash, recycling, and organic curbside service contracts are all managed by the City of St. Louis Park (organized collection). Attached to this memo is information, including frequently asked questions, from the St. Louis Park City website. Attachment G:\Environmental Commission\Memos\SLP Recycling Program Update 4.14.14.docx Organic Waste - St Louis Park, MN http://www.stlouispark.org/organic-waste.html Apply for Contact Dispose of Pay Recycle Register Report Schedule Volunteer Vote (952) 924-2562 Organic Waste Home > Services > Garbage & Recycling > Organic Waste sort: title I date About Organic Waste Collection updated: Monday, March 24, 2014 About the Organic Waste Program The city began a new program where residents are able to separate their organic waste from garbage. Any resident who has city garbage service can participate. Participation in the organic waste program is encouraged, but not mandatory. Instead of throwing away food waste and other compostable material such as food -soiled paper, you put it into a city -provided compostable bag, tie it, and place it into the 9o -gallon city -provided yard and organic waste cart. Each week you leave the cart, filled with organic and yard waste, at the curb to be collected. The new yard and organic waste carts have a brown lid. An information packet was included with the cart that provides information on acceptable material. Walk-up service will be offered only to residents who sign-up. Initially, everyone who signs up will receive one go -gallon yard and organic waste cart. Residents may find the cart is the perfect size. However, you may request a smaller cart by calling Utility Billing at (952) 924-2111• Before downsizing, consider that all the materials need to fit inside your cart with the lid closed. Extra yard waste can be placed in a personal container, paper lawn bags, or compostable plastic bags. Organic waste cannot be placed outside the yard and organic waste cart. Cost The fee to have your Yard and Organic Waste Cart collected every week (on your regular collection day) is $lo per quarter ($4o per year). The fee will show up on your quarterly utility bill. You will receive everything you need to start participating in the program. Follow these steps to participate in the Organic Waste Program: i. Sign-up. Customers can sign-up by: • Calling Utility Billing at (952) 924-2111, or • Filling out the online sign up form 2. Collect Once signed -up, stop by the Municipal Service Center between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to pick up your compostable bags. Please call Jason at (952) 928-2857 for bag pick up information or to arrange an alternate pick up time. Begin collecting your organic waste in the city -provided compostable bags. Plastic bags are not acceptable. 3 of 7 3/25/2014 4:48 PM Organic Waste - St Louis Park, MN http://www.stlouispark.org/organic-waste.htrnl 3. Empty Take out your compostable bag, tie it shut, and place it inside your new Yard and Organic Waste Cart. Compostable bags are placed inside the cart along with your unbagged yard waste. 4. Set Out Make sure your Yard and Organic Waste Cart is set out by 7 a.m. on your collection day. Why Participate in the Organic Waste Program? Composting your organic waste is nature's way of recycling. Composting takes a perceived waste and turns it into something of value. Instead of going to the landfill or incinerator, organic waste can be treated as a resource to: • Replenish soils. • Reduce soil erosion. • Prevent polluted storm water runoff from contaminating wetlands, lakes and streams. • Prevent climate change by capturing carbon dioxide and preventing methane (greenhouse gas) generated when food waste is landfilled. Frequently Asked Questions We have compiled a list of questions that we have heard from residents. See the Organic Waste FAO for a list of these questions and answers. What Materials will be Accepted? See the Organic Waste Acceptable Materials List. Advanced Disposal updated: Thursday, January 02, 2014 The city provides residential yard and organic waste collection through a contract with Advanced Disposal. Yard and Organic Waste Contact Information: Advanced Disposal's Customer Service Hotline: (763) 786-7233 Email: stlouispark-ad(&advanceddisposal.com Website: www.advanceddisposal.com/minnesota Frequently Asked Questions - Organic Waste updated: Friday, February 21, 2014 No. Organics will smell the same as your household trash. Remember, it is the same waste you have now, just placed in a different cart. Just like garbage, the city requires organic waste to be bagged prior to putting it into the cart. This will help keep smells to a minimum. However, yard waste can be put directly into the cart without being bagged... Continue Reading -'4 Organic Waste Acceptable Materials updated: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 4 of 7 3/25/2014 4:48 PM Organic Waste - St Louis Park, MN http://www.stlouispark.org/organic-waste.html Please place all food, food -soiled paper, and other compostable household items in certified compostable bags (provided by the city). Tie the bag and place inside your Yard and Organic Waste Cart. Organic waste cannot be placed outside of your cart. Yard waste does not need to be bagged inside the cart. No plastic bags. Plastic bags are accepted... Continue Reading_"* Organic Waste Collection updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Starting Monday, September 30, 2013, the city began a new program where residents are able to separate their organic waste from garbage. Any resident who has city garbage service can participate. Participation in the organic waste program is encouraged, but not mandatory. Instead of throwing away food waste and other compostable material such as food... Continue Reading -'v' Garbage & Recycling 2013 Program Changes Garba&e Recycling Organic Waste Yard Waste Backyard Composting Waste Reduction Household Hazardous Waste 5 articles on this page About Organic Waste Advanced Disposal Organic Waste FAQ Acceptable Organic Waste Organic Waste Program Related Topics organic waste advanced disposal organics yard waste More Links Upcoming Events • City Council Meeting • Spring Landscaping 5 of 7 3/25/2014 4:48 PM Frequently Asked Questions - Organic Waste - St Louis Park, MN News http://www. stlouispark.org/organic-waste/frequently-asked-questions- Calendar Citizen Notifications Construction Projects Development Projects Meetings ParkTV Publications Upcoming Events I Want To... Apply for Contact Dispose of Pay Recycle Register Report Schedule Volunteer Vote (952) 924-2562 Frequently Asked Questions - Organic Waste Home > Services > Garbage & Recycling > Organic Waste updated: Friday, February 21, 2014 i. What does St. Louis Park provide? When you sign-up for organic waste collection through the City of St. Louis Park, your household will receive the following: • A 9o -gallon cart for yard and organic waste (smaller sizes are available) • 220 compostable bags for the first year (120 x 3 -gallon and loo x 13 -gallon size) • An informational packet • Expert advice and assistance Once signed -up, stop by the Municipal Service Center between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m to pick up your compostable bags. Please call Jason at (952) 928-2857 for bag pick up information or to arrange an alternate pick up time. 2. What if I run out of compostable bags? If you use more bags than are provided for the first year, additional bags are available for sale (at cost) at the Municipal Service Center. The prices are as follows: 3 -gallon bags (2o bags per box) = $3 3 -gallon bags (loo bags per box) = $10 13 -gallon bags (5o bags per box) = $13 3. Will it smell? No. Organics will smell the same as your household trash. Remember, it is the same waste you have now, just placed in a different cart. Just like garbage, the city requires organic waste to be bagged prior to putting it into the cart. This will help keep smells to a minimum. However, yard waste can be put directly into the cart without being bagged. 4. Can I use regular plastic bags to collect organic waste? No. Plastic bags are not compostable and are a contaminant. You risk turning an entire load of compostable material into garbage if you use plastic bags. Bags labeled "BPI Certified Compostable" that meet ASTM D6400 standards are required. The city -provided bags meet this standard. 5. What about using my garbage disposal? Converting organic waste into compost is more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than using a garbage disposal. It takes energy and resources to process out solids including food waste at wastewater 2 of 6 3/25/2014 4:48 PM Frequently Asked Questions - Organic Waste - St Louis Park, MN http://www.stlouispark.org/organic-waste/frequently-asked-questions-... treatment plants. Food waste can also overload your septic system and cause problems (Hennepin County, 2013). One resident who is participating in the organics program said "We have almost no garbage anymore and cleaning up the kitchen is much quicker because I don't have to run the garbage disposal (plus we're saving on electricity and water at the same time)." 6. What happens to the organics once it has been collected? It is turned into compost at a commercial composting facility. Huge amounts of organic waste are carefully managed so the compost piles get very hot. This means that compost can be made using items that can't be easily composted in a back yard, such as bones, fish skins, and frozen pizza boxes. Organics become compost in just 18o days after you put them out for weekly collection. 7. What if I don't have much compost — can I put my kitchen pail out for collection? No. Compost must be placed in the yard and organic waste cart for efficient collection. 8. Is St. Louis Park providing free kitchen pails? No. However, virtually any small bucket or crock will work. Look online or check with your favorite local store. 9. When will I get my new Yard and Organic Waste Cart? If you sign-up prior to the start date, your cart was delivered in mid-September. You will receive an information packet along with your cart that provides information on how to use your new cart. Initially, everyone receives one 9o -gallon yard and organic waste cart. Residents may find the cart is the perfect size, especially during yard waste season and the addition of frozen and refrigerated food boxes. However, after 90 days, you may request a smaller cart by calling Utility Billing at (952) 924-2111. See more about: organic waste Garbage & Recycling 2013 Program Changes Garbage Recycling Organic Waste Yard Waste Backyard Composting Waste Reduction Household Hazardous Waste 5 articles in this section About Organic Waste Advanced Disposal Organic Waste FAO Acceptable Organic Waste Organic Waste Program Related Topics organic waste advanced disposal organics 3 of 6 3/25/2014 4:48 PM city of ; a> golden MEMORANDUM 11y Va e Public Works Department 763-593-8030 / 763-593-3988 (fax) Date: April 18, 2014 To: Golden Valley Environmental Commission From: Eric Seaburg, EIT, Engineer Subject: Made in Minnesota Solar Incentive Program In February, the City of Golden Valley teamed up with SunDial Solar to submit eight applications to the Made in Minnesota Solar Incentive Program. This program is put on by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and is intended to help make solar energy more economical by subsidizing a portion of the capital investment needed to install a solar panel array. The City will fund the remaining capital investment over time by using funds saved from the reduction in energy consumption. Of the projects the City applied for, four of which were selected. The selected projects include: - City Hall - Public Safety - Park Maintenance - Fire Station #3 Staff is currently in the process of working with SunDial Solar to generate agreements that can move these projects into the design phase. Construction on the systems will likely take place in the late Summer or early Fall. Once installed, SunDial Solar can create an online website for interested members of the public to visit and track the City's energy savings and carbon emission reduction. C:\Users\lnesbitt\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\2DBYF07G\Environmental Commission Update April 2014.docx