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7-27-15 E.C. Agenda PacketAGENDA GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Regular Meeting Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Conference Room, Monday, July 27, 2015 7:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Regular & Joint Commission Meeting Minutes — April 27, 2015 & June 22, 2015 3. Composting and Organics Recycling 4. Program/Project Updates (Staff) 5. Commission Member Council Reports (Commissioners) 6. Other Business 7. Adjourn GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 Present: Commissioners, Tracy Anderson, Tonia Galonska, Lynn Gitelis, Dawn Hill, Larry Johnson, Jim Stremel, Council Member Larry Fonnest; Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist; and Lisa Nesbitt, Administrative Assistant Absent: Commissioner: Debra Yahle Call to Order Stremel called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes — March 23, 2015 MOVED by Hill, seconded by Gitelis, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2015 regular meeting. Chair and Vice -Chair Elections MOVED by Galonska and seconded by Stremel, and the motion to elect Gitelis as Chair and Hill as Vice Chair carried unanimously. Draft Environmental State of the City Eckman reviewed the item to be included in the Environmental State of The City report that will be presented at the May 12, 2015 Council/Manager meeting. A copy of the final report will be sent to the commissioners prior to the meeting. Staff also committed to sending a reminder for the date of the meeting. Program/Proiect Updates The complete program/project summary is on file. Additional discussion included: DeCola Ponds — Commissioners Hill, Gitelis and Anderson expressed their dissatisfaction in the lack of communication regarding the status of the study. They felt that the commission should have been more informed of the details of the study especially prior to the recent neighborhood meeting. The commission requested staff look at ways to improve communication to residents and commissions regarding meetings and projects. Metro Blue Line Extension — Galonska reported that the community working group met for the last time the week of April 20th. The group reviewed the draft of the station area planning report. Once the report is published, possibly in early May, a copy will be given to the Environmental Commission, Planning Commission and Open Space and Rec Commission for review and comments. It will then be forwarded to City Council. There will be a community open house on June 4th at the Urban Research and Outreach Center at 2001 Plymouth Ave, Minneapolis. Currently both Golden Valley stations are included in the report. The City has indicated however that is only one station is to be built it would be the Golden Valley Rd. station. Johnson asked if there was discussion about the two railways connecting. Galonska said the topic was not brought up at the meeting. Fonnest reported that Hennepin County has purchased one of the three key properties in Crystal where the corridor will connect. The governor has asked Minutes of the Environmental Commission April 27, 2015 Page 2 of 2 for a full Environmental Impact Statement to be produced. The legislator is working to pass a law to preclude eminent domain by the railroad on land that is owned by a public entity. Commission Member Council Reports Johnson reported that he attended the meeting regarding the Bakken oil trains running through the City as did council member Fonnest. Both believe there is reason for the City to be concerned about these trains running through the City. According to Gitelis there is a lot of information regarding this topic on the City of Crystal website. Other Business The May meeting will be cancelled. Adjourn MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson, and the motion carried to adjourn. Lisa Nesbitt Administrative Assistant GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Meeting Minutes June 221, 2015 Call to Order Mattison called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Roll Call: Present: Open Space and Recreation Commissioners: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Gillian Rosenquist, Anne Saffert, Jerry Sandler, Dawn Speltz, and Dan Steinberg. Environmental Commissioners: Tracy Anderson, Tonia Galonska, Lynn Gitelis, Dawn Hill, Larry Johnson, Jim Stremel, and Debra Yahle. Bassett Creek Watershed Representative, Linda Loomis. Director of Parks and Recreation, Rick Birno; Public Works Specialist, Eric Eckman; and Administrative Assistant, Sheila Van Sloun. 1. LRT Station Planning Final Report Eckman shared the final report and answered questions. He said the information will be used to inform the Comprehensive Plan in the future. He said the final report is currently being shared with the Environmental, Planning, and Open Space and Recreation Commissions for review and feedback. In July, it will be submitted to the City Council to be received and filed. A few Commissioners expressed concern on the environmental impact of the proposed project. Gitelis said if the issues are not addressed, they will need to be taken to a higher level. Speltz added that we should not forget about the positive impact of less cars on our roads, including less emissions. Mattison said nowhere in the report is parking addressed. He expressed concern about parking at the proposed stations. The Commissioners agreed that their main concerns are: z) Reconstruction of Golden Valley Road 2) Connections to Three Rivers Park District 3) Parking 4) A larger percentage of Golden Valley residents are not within a 1/2 mile of either station Eckman concluded by saying other comments and concerns can be submitted to David Davies, Outreach Coordinator for Golden Valley with Metro Transit. 2. Bassett Creek Watershed Plan Presentation Loomis said state law requires the Bassett Creek Watershed Plan be updated every ten years. She then presented an overview of the proposed and updated plan, including the addition of impact design standards and buffer standards. 3. Trails and Sidewalk Discussion Mattison proposed the Sidewalk Committee be reestablished to dive into sidewalk and trail issues. He said the committee needs to stay alive and dedicated to action. Eckman displayed a city map illustrating existing and proposed sidewalks and trails. Commissioners then discussed problem areas and issues, which are documented in the Open Space and Parcels Discussion. Minutes of the Open Space and Recreation and Environmental Commissions June 22, 2015 Page i Direction to staff is to reconvene the Sidewalk Committee or Task Force. Staff will review options and present recommendations at a future meeting. 4. Open Space Parcels Discussion Commissioners viewed a map and discussed open space parcels in the city, and listed those that have the potential for park land use, which are: #7 (Tree Farm), #35, #36, #37, #38, #62, #63, #67 (access areas), #78, #8o (Sochacki access points), #82, #83 (trail connections), #117, and #130 (sidewalk connections). Commission Member Jerry Sandler Final Meeting Mattison gave a farewell to commission member Sandler recognizing his accomplishments and thanking him for his service to the community. Mr. Sandler has served on the Open Space and Recreation Commission since 3.999. 6. Adjournment MOTION: Moved by Steinberg and seconded by Bergman to adjourn at 9:03 pm. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant Bob Mattison, Chair city of goldenwi-1*4"', valley Date: July 17, 2015 MEMORANDUM Physical Development Department 763-593-8030 / 763-593-3988 (fax) To: Environmental Commission From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist Subject: Composting and Organics Recycling In its 2015 work plan, the Environmental Commission identified Composting/Organics Recycling as its top priority. This topic will be introduced and discussed for the first time at the July Commission meeting. In order to prepare for the meeting, staff has completed some preliminary research to see what options might be available to Golden Valley residents and businesses currently (notes are attached to this memorandum). In addition, staff has invited Tim Farnan from MPCA and John Jaimez from Hennepin County to discuss the general industry trends and provide additional information to the Commission to help guide their efforts in the coming months. It is anticipated that the information provided at the July meeting will help the Commission hone in on their specific composting/organic recycling goals so that a plan and schedule can be developed. GAEnvironmental Commission\Memos\composting-organics recycling_0715.docx Golden Valley Trash Haulers Availability of Composting / Organics Recycling Services * some sort of composting / organics recycling available Notes in italics Ace Solid Waste, 763-427-3110 6601 McKinley St NW, Ramsey, MN 55303 Not currently Available (planning to in the future) *Aspen Waste Systems, Inc, 612-884-8000 2951 Weeks Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Available for Commercial Customers Budget Waste Systems, 763-231-2005 3516 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 Not Available Dick's Sanitation, 952-469-2239 (multi -family only) 8984 215th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044 Available for schools but not in Golden Valley Garbageman of Twin Cities, Inc, 763-269-8182 13895 Industrial Park Blvd, Ste 100, Plymouth, MN 55441 Not Available *Randy's Environmental Services, 763-972-3335 4351 Hwy 12 SE, Delano, MN 55328 They have received permission by Golden Valley City Council to allow this service, both residential and commercial available. 1 bag per week, in with trash bin. Then trucked to separate facility. 13 gallon bag $59 + annual fuel surcharge which fluctuates (currently $16.55) 33 gallon bag $89 + annual fuel surcharge (currently $24.97) *Republic Services, 651-455-8634 9813 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Available for Commercial Customers Waste Management of MN, Inc, 952-890-1100 10050 Naples St NE, Blaine, MN 55449 Not Available GAEnvironmental Commission\Organics Recycling\GV Trash Haulers Service.docx Organics Recycling / Composting information Hennepin County Drop -Off Options Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Hours for organics drop-off: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Proof of Hennepin County residency required (MN driver's license or current utility bill) No more than five bags per person per day. No Fee Minneapolis Drop -Off Options Residential organics drop-off program Open to Minneapolis residents only (6 locations, nearest is NE Mpls, coming soon is North Mpls location below on map) Hours: Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings Foi. tl Palk (16 5 C3tning Ave_ N y f(t.13-C 341f - MT g 3 aaoavn r € f } g 6m �g�si':Gotden valley ail 0 t Haulers that collect residential organics (curbside) for composting according to Hennepin County (as of July 2013): Organic Disposal Shelley Fahey, 952-994-8987, 952-443-2336 Randy's Environmental Services Dave Hepfl, 763-972-4123 Vintage Waste Systems Emilee Metcalf, 952-472-0401 Waste Management Dayna Karnick, 952-882-2318 GAEnvironmental Commission\Organics Recycling\Composting Organic Recycling Information.docx Hennepin County Cities Curbside organics recycling service is available for a fee to all residents in the following cities: Loretto, Randy's Environmental Services / Blue Baa Organics (place composting bag in with trash for separation later) Maple Plain Medicine Lake Medina, Randy's Environmental Services / Blue Bag Organics (place composting bag in with trash for separation later) St. Bonifacius St. Louis Park, Advanced Disposal (place composting bag in with lawn waste for separation later) The city provides single-family residential yard and organic waste collection through a contract with Advanced Disposal. $10/qtr ($40/yr) for service 11 % of households participate Yard and Organic Waste Contact Information: Advanced Disposal's Customer Service Hotline: (763) 786-7233 Website: www.advanceddisposal.com/minnesota Wayzata, Randy's Environmental Services / Blue Bag Organics (place composting bag in with trash for separation later) Minneapolis pilot areas (Linden Hills, ECCO and parts of Seward, Longfellow and Howe neighborhoods), Minneapolis plan to make curbside organics recycling available to all residents in 2015 and 2016. Curbside organics recycling service is available to residents through specific haulers in the following cities: Bloomington, Randy's Sanitation and Recycling, Vintage Waste Systems Eden Prairie Edina Minnetonka, Randy's Sanitation and Recycling, Vintage Waste Systems Orono, Randy's Sanitation and Recycling, Vintage Waste Systems Shorewood, Vintage Waste Systems Informational Videos What Happens to My Organics Government Websites MPCA on Composting Hennepin County on Organics Drop -Off Options and individual city curb side programs listed below. BizRecyclinq by Ramsey and Washington Counties Information and resources to start organics recycling programs at companies Ramsey County Organics Recycling GAEnvironmental Commission\Organics Recycling\Composting Organic Recycling Information.dom Commercial Websites Full Circle Organics has a MPCA permit for solid waste/food waste facilities; they have a facility in Becker The Mulch Store has a MPCA permit for solid waste/food waste facilities; they have facilities in the metro Backyard composting (Golden Valley City Code) Subdivision 7. Composting Composting is permitted only on residential properties having up to four (4) dwelling units provided that all of the following conditions are met: A. Permitted Composting Materials. Only yard waste, straw, fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds or egg shells generated from the site on which the compost is located are permitted composting materials. In addition, commercially available ingredients specifically designed to speed or enhance decomposition can be placed in the composting structure. B. Prohibited Composting Materials. The following materials shall not be placed in the composting structure: woody yard waste, meat, bones, fat oils, whole eggs, dairy products, unshredded branches or logs, weeds heavily loaded with seeds, plastics, synthetic fibers, human or pet wastes, diseased plants, or any other garbage or refuse except for those permitted above in "A." C. Composting Structure. All composting materials must be contained in a bin which may be constructed of wood, wire mesh, a combination of wood and wire or in commercially fabricated compost bins designed to contain composting materials. Maximum of one structure is allowed per lot. D. Composting Structure Size. Composting shall be conducted within an enclosed structure not to exceed a total of five hundred (500) cubic feet (for example, 10'x10'x5') in volume. Maximum height of the composting structure shall be five (5) feet. E. Location. The composting structure shall be located in the rear yard of the property, and be at least five (5) feet from the property line, or thirty-five (35) feet if the property line is also a street line, and no closer than twenty (20) feet to any habitable building, other than the residents' own home. F. Maintenance. The compost shall be managed in keeping with standard compost practices which include providing adequate air circulation to prevent combustion and objectionable odors to adjacent properties. G. Nuisance. The operation of composting in a manner that results in objectionable odors and/or the placing of prohibited materials in a composting structure to create a health hazard is considered a public nuisance. Source: Ordinance No. 296, 2nd Series Effective Date: 5-28-04 GAEnvironmental Commission\Organics Recycling\Composting Organic Recycling Information.docx PROGRAM/PROJECT UPDATES — JULY 2015 WATER RESOURCES Long -Term Flood Damage Reduction Study for Medicine Lake Road & Winnetka Avenue Area (includes DeCola Ponds area) The City held an informational meeting with the neighborhood adjacent to the DeCola Ponds on June 25. The meeting was structured around the questions and comments sent in via survey questionnaire that went out prior to the meeting. A mailing summarizing the information exchanged at the meeting is being sent out to property owners and may be available for distribution at the July Commission meeting. One of the potential options for reducing flood damage that was brought up by neighborhood residents at the meeting is lowering the ponds levels in DeCola Ponds A through F. The three cities involved in the study are looking into this option to determine the short and long term effects on flood damage reduction. It is anticipated that the study will be completed in 2015 and approved by the three city councils in 2016. The Liberty Crossing project, which includes flood storage mitigation for the development and the potential for additional flood storage for the larger subwatershed, is seeking final PUD approval form City Council on July 21. Schaper Pond Diversion Project The Golden Valley City Council awarded a construction contract for the Schaper Pond Diversion Project to Sunram Construction. This City is constructing this project on behalf of the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. The project consists of installing a diversion to route storm water entering the pond from the south to the deeper northwest corner of the pond, which will result in a higher level of nutrient and sediment removal before the water leaves the pond and enters Sweeney Lake. This project is identified in the Sweeney Lake Total Maximum Daily Load Study completed a number of years ago. It is anticipated that this project will remove between 75 to 100 pounds of phosphorus from Sweeney Lake each year. This reduction in nutrient loading is expected to be a major step towards meeting the water quality goals for Sweeney Lake. The project is tentatively scheduled to start in early August and take approximately six weeks to complete. If you have any questions about the project or schedule please contact Tom Hoffman, Water Resources Technician, at 763-593-8044 or THoffman@goldenvalleymn.gov. 2015 Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration Project Staff is finalizing plans and preparing to bid the 2015 creek restoration project, which will generally run from Fall 2015 to Summer 2016. PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS Golden Villas (9130 & 9220 Olson Memorial Highway)—Final PUD Plan. Redevelopment of two parcels for a 172 unit apartment building. Planning Commission recommended approval (7-0) on June 22. Scheduled for City Council on July 21. Liberty Crossing (Medicine Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue)—Final PUD Plan. Redevelopment of four properties for high density residential, including 63 townhome units and a 184 unit apartment building. Planning Commission recommended approval (7-0) on June 22. Scheduled for City Council on July 21. Cornerstone Creek (9300 and 9310 Golden Valley Road)—Final PUD. Consolidation and redevelopment of two parcels for a 45 unit facility for adults with developmental disabilities, administrative offices for Jewish Housing and Programming, and a public multi-purpose space. Scheduled for Planning Commission on July 27. 9000 and 9050 Golden Valley Road—Zoning Map Amendment. Rezone from Commercial to High Density Residential (R-4) zoning district. Scheduled for Planning Commission on July 27. 9000 Golden Valley Road—Conditional Use Permit. Allow for a professional office within a principal structure containing 20 or more dwelling units. Scheduled for Planning Commission on July 27. The Three•Nine•Four Apartments—Final Plat, PUD Permit, and Development Agreement. Construction of 303 market rate apartment units and 107 senior living units. Final PUD Plan approved on October 15, 2013. Tentatively scheduled for City Council on August 5. Lupient (7100 Wayzata Boulevard)—Minor PUD Amendment. Demolition of one of three dealership buildings on site. Scheduled for City Council on August 5. 7200 Harold Avenue—Subdivision. Split one lot into two in a Moderate Density Residential (R-2) zoning district. Scheduled for Planning Commission on August 10. 7218 Harold Avenue—Subdivision. Split one lot into two in a Moderate Density Residential (R-2) zoning district. Scheduled for Planning Commission on August 10. BOTTINEAU TRANSITWAY (Metro Blue Line Extension) Station Area Planning—Final Report to be presented to the City Council to receive and file. Planning, Environmental, and Open Space and Recreation Commissions reviewed the document and provided comments on June 22. Scheduled for City Council on July 21.