2016-03-28 EC Agenda Packet AGENDA
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
March 28, 2016, Monday
NOTE: NEW TIME 6:30pm
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Rd
Manager's Conference Room (next to Council Chambers)
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2016
3. Approval of Joint Commission Meeting Minutes of February 29, 2016
4. Comprehensive Plan Update
5. GreenStep Cities (action requesfed)
6. MPCA Grant for Resilience Planning in Comprehensive Plan (action
requested)
7. MN GreenCorps Program (action requested)
8. Environmental Commission Annual Report and Work Plan (action
requested)
9. 2016 Environmental State of the City (review and comment)
10. Program/Project Updates
11. Commission Member Council Reports
12. Council Updates
13. Other Business
14. Adjourn
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GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting, Minutes
January 25, 2016
Commissioners Present: Lynn Gitelis, Dawn Hill, Tracy Anderson, Debra Yahle, Tonia
Galonska,
Staff Present: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist and Claire Huisman,
Administrative Assistant
Absent: Commissioners Larry Johnson and Jim Stremel
Call to Order
Lynn Gitelis called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Approval of ReQular Commission Meetinu Minutes
MOVED by Hill, SECONDED by Yahle, and the motion carried unanimously to
approve the minutes of the December 14, 2015 regular meeting.
Blue Line LRT Municipal Consent Discussion
Planning Manager, Jason Zimmerman gave a brief presentation on the progress of the
Blue Line LRT. He presented a map which showed the layout of the tracks through
Golden Valley and provided information on the next phase of the project. Golden
Valley's Open House and Public Hearing for Municipal Consent is set for the Feb. 2nd
City Council meeting. Action on the plans is anticipated at the regular City Council
meeting of Feb. 16, 2016. It was noted that Metro Transit will maintain and police the
line and stations.
Blue Line LRT Recommendation to the Council
The Environmental Commission discussed the Blue Line LRT project, and formulated its
position and recommendation to the Council regarding the municipal consent plans. The
Commission reviewed the plans, but due to a lack of environmental data the
Commission felt it was not in a position to recommend a Yes vote on the project at this
time, and looks forward to reviewing the data when the Final Environmental Impact
Statement (FEIS) is complete. The full recommendation can be found in the Council
agenda packet for the February 2, 2016 meeting, located at:
http://weblink-int/weblink/0/doc/521990/Paqe1.aspx
2016 Work Plan
Chair Gitelis and Eckman discussed with the Commission the Minnesota GreenStep
Cities Program. This voluntary program includes 29 best practices, a database for
completing a comprehensive inventory of the city's current environmental initiatives,
provides benchmarks and perFormance metrics to measure success, and a forum for
sharing information with peer cities. The program's 29 best practices and various levels
of recognition provide a framework for the Commission to identify and prioritize future
projects and activities. There are four steps of recognition in the Program. Step One is
for cities that have passed a city resolution, posted information on the GreenStep
website, indicated which best practices they initially plan to implement, and described
best practices already implemented. Benefits of the program to the city include: helping
cities achieve their sustainability and quality of life goals; saving city staff time in
researching cost-effective actions for cutting energy use; saving cities money and
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January 25, 2016
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offering environmental, social and financial benefits; providing leadership and action
roles for community members and institutions; etc.
The Commission decided to include the GreenStep Cities Program in its 2016
work plan and recommended that staff draft a resolution of participation for the
City Council to consider at a future meeting.
The draft resolution will be reviewed by the Commission at its March 2016 meeting
before forwarding to Council.
Home Enerqy Squad Enhanced
The City had participated in this home energy program in the past, but not the last few
years. The Commission felt that the City's financial support of this program would not
only help residents make energy improvements and preserve home values, but would
also tie in well with the GreenStep Cities Program.
MOVED by Hill, SECONDED by Galonska to recommend that staff include the
Home Energy Squad Enhanced Program in the 2017 budget at the contribution
level of$50 per home visit (approximately $3,200-$4,800 annually) and to further
explore the possibility of offering this service to small businesses and multi-
family homes in the future.
Proqram/Project Updates
The complete program/project summary is on file. Eckman provided additional verbal
updates on the Long-Term Flood Damage Reduction study for Medicine Lake Road &
Winnetka Avenue Area which includes the DeCola Ponds neighborhood. Staff from the
three cities and Hennepin County will be meeting to discuss the study and cost
scenarios. Commission members requested that these meetings be open to the public
and/or to have an opportunity for residents to meet and discuss the project before the
final report is presented to the Council. Commission members also stressed the
importance of communication between the City and residents in the Decola Ponds
neighborhood. Eckman discussed the tentative schedule leading up to the final report
and the opportunity for neighborhood input. It is anticipated that a draft report will be
taken to Council in April with a neighborhood meeting scheduled around that same time.
Staff also reported that there have been ongoing conversations with a number of
residents who have called or emailed staff with questions during the past month.
Adjourn
MOVED by Anderson, SECONDED by Hill, and the motion carried to adjourn the
meeting at 8:45 pm.
Claire Huisman
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Joint Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission, Environmental Commission, and Open
Space and Recreation Commission - February 29, 2016
A joint meeting of the Planning Commission, Environmental Commission, and Open
Space and Recreation Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council
Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday, February
29, 2016. Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
Those present were Council Members Fonnest and Schmidgall, Planning
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Commissioners Baker, Blum, Johnson, Kluchka, Segelbaum, and Wald����`���;�
Environmental Commissioners Anderson, Gitelis, Hill, Johnson, Strern�l, an��le,
and Open Space and Recreation Commissioners Rosenquist and 8ukowski. Als�.>:
present were Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman, Associate Planner/G��t W,ri�er
Emily Goellner, Physical Development Director Marc Nevins�i, PubIiG,Works���cialist
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Breanne Rothstein and Eric Zweber from WSB ��4ssociaf�� gave a presentation on the
2040 Comprehensive Plan update process. Rflthstein explained that the Comprehensive
Plan establishes the community vision, reflects regic��.pQlicies, identifies important local
goals and objects, serves as a guide for development and as a foundation for analyzing
laws and policies, and is a legal fr ,.�� r��������for lanci�� decisions.
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Rothstein discussed Thrive MSP�Q,40�ich is��series of regional policy plans consisting
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of the Water Resources Pp�ic �'lan�'e Parks Policy Plan, the Transportation Policy
Plan, and the Housing Pci��y Plar�, Sh���ferred to the Golden Valley System Statements
and discussed Golden Vafi�y'sforecast�'i�r population, households, and employment. She
discussed the projet�ed housing needs and stated that the affordable housing need
allocation for Golden yValley is 1�1� total units. Zweber discussed some of the widely used
financial tools i�����udin��, t�he Cit,y'���development authority (HRA), housing bonds, tax
abatement, Tax I ';em�nt Financing, CDBG, HOME, and regional funding.
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Zweber��sc� ec������ tansportation Policy Plan which includes highways, transit and
transitwa��h��;,egional Bicycle Transportation Network, and freight. He referred to
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Rothstein discussed the Water Resources Policy Plan and noted that the goal is to
encompass all water resources. She stated the Water Resources Plan includes sections
on surface water, wastewater and drinking water. Rothstein also discussed the Parks and
Open Space chapter of the Plan and stated that it includes a description of parks system
facilities, regional park land and regional trails.
Rothstein discussed some notable demographic information including housing costs,
income disparities, racial composition, and average household size.
2. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:53 pm.
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Date: March 13, 2016
To: Environmental Commission
From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist
Subject: Comprehensive Plan Update
On February 29, 2016 the Planning Commission, Open Space and Recreation Commission, and
the Environmental Commission held a joint meeting workshop to discuss the City's upcoming
Comprehensive Plan update. A planning consultant, WSB &Associates, Inc., presented
information from Metropolitan Council's Thrive MSP 2040 and Golden Valley's System
Statement.
Thrive MSP 2040
http://www.metrocouncil.or�/Plannin�/Projects/Thrive-2040.aspx
Systems Statement
http://www.metrocouncil.org/Communities/Plannin�/Local-Plannin�-Assistance/System-
Statements/System-Statements/02394924 GoldenValley 2015SS.aspx
At the upcoming March 28 meeting, Chair Lynn Gitelis will lead a brief discussion with the
Environmental Commission to reflect on information provided at the workshop and discuss the
Commission's role and focus moving forward.
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Date: March 13, 2016
To: Environmental Commission
From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist
Subject: GreenStep Cities
At its January 25, 2016 meeting the Environmental Commission made a decision to include the
GreenStep Cities program as one of its top work plan priorities for 2016. In order to be
recognized and accepted into the program, cities wishing to participate must first adopt a
resolution of support.
Attached is a draft resolution for review by the Commission. Staff is requesting that the
Commission make a recommendation that the resolution be forwarded to City Council for
consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Chair Gitelis will discuss the GreenStep Cities program with City Council at its April 12 work
session as part of the Environmental Commission's annual report presentation. Staff from Golden
Valley and GreenStep Cities will be on hand to help present and answer questions. It is
anticipated that the resolution of support will be considered for adoption at the following council
meeting on April 19.
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Resolution 16-_ April 19, 2016
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE MINNESOTA GREENSTEPS CITIES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the GreenStep Cities Program aims to provide Minnesota cities a framework and
pathway to greater resiliency and sustainability based upon implementing best practices; and
WHEREAS steps taken toward sustainable solutions aim to improve community quality
of life, building community capital and increasing government efficiency, accountability and
transparency; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program provides cost-effective
sustainable development best practices in the following five categories: (1) Buildings and
Lighting; (2) Land Use; (3)Transportation; (4) Environmental Management; and (5) Economic
and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program assists in facilitating technical
assistance for the implementation of these sustainable development best practices; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission, at its January 25, 2016 meeting, made a decision
to include the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program in its 2016 work plan priorities; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission, at its March 28, 2016 meeting, reviewed the
draft resolution to participate in the program and recommended it be forwarded to the City
Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, information on the program was presented by Diana McKeown on April 12, 2016
to the City Council; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the City of
Golden Valley (City) to participate in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program that offers a free,
voluntary continuous improvement framework. Passage of this participation resolution allows the
City to be recognized as a Step One GreenStep City. Be it further resolved that the City:
1. Appoints Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist, to serve as the City's GreenStep
coordinator for best practice documentation/implementation and will consider in
the future,the formation of a team made up of city staff from various departments
to serve as the City's GreenStep coordination team; and
2. Will facilitate the involvement of the Environmental Commission, community
members and other units of government in the planning, promoting and/or
implementing of GreenStep Cities best practices; and
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3. Grants to the GreenStep program's buildings advisor read-only access to the City's
B3 Benchmarking Database so as to facilitate analysis and cost-savings advice to the
City regarding its buildings' energy use; and
4. Will claim credit for having implemented and will work at its own pace toward
implementing any 8 GreenStep best practices that will result in energy use
reduction, economic savings, quality of life improvement, reduction in the City's
greenhouse gas footprint, and recognition by the League of Minnesota Cities as a
Step Two GreenStep City. An on-going summary of the City's implementation of best
practices will be posted by the City on the Minnesota GreenStep Cities web site.
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and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his
signature attested by the City Clerk.
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Date: March 13, 2016
To: Environmental Commission
From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist
Subject: MPCA Resilience Planning Grant
Staff is anticipating that the City will include the Metropolitan Council's Resilience Plan Element
in its upcoming Comprehensive Plan update. However, funding for this element has not been
identified.
The MPCA is offering grants for sustainability and resilience planning in comprehensive plans.
They are looking for applicants who will follow the Local Planning Handbook's Resilience Plan
Element document (see attached), where options are presented in the "Get More Out of Your
Plan" sections under Infrastructure & Environment, Energy Infrastructure, Healthy Communities,
and Economy and Society.
Since the Environmental Commission would be assisting with the Resilience Plan Element, staff is
asking that the Environmental Commission provide a recommendation in support of the City
applying for the MPCA Resilience Planning Grant.
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� Minnesota Pollution
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520 lafayette Road North
St.Paul,MN 55155-4194
Environmental Assistance Grant Round: Open
Categories State Fiscal Year 2016-17
Request for Grant Application (RFGA)
The RFGA assists applicants in applying for and managing state grants.This document describes the State Fiscal
Year 2016-17(FY16-17) Environmental Assistance Grant for Open Categories grant round, including information
on who may apply for funding,the funding priorities, match requirements,activities eligible for funding,and other
information that will help applicants plan their project and submit a competitive application.Applications are due
no later than 2:00 p.m.Central Time on Wednesday,April 13,2016.
The applicant should check the MPCA EA Grants Program webpage at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/about-
mpca/environmental-assistance-�rants for the most recent updates on competitive grant rounds, including
questions and answers,and addendums.
Exhibit B: Open Categories and Preferred Projects
Category 2:City Sustainability Planning
Overview: Every ten years or so cities have an opportunity to embed energy,water and other
sustainability goals into their top city policy document,the comprehensive plan. In the seven-county
metro area,every city will be working on their plan during 2016-2018.These plans are developed with
extensive citizen participation, but across Minnesota, they typically lack goals and implementation
strategies addressing energy and climate change.The type of action needed in cities to meaningfully
address energy and climate—ordinances and programs—must have a tie back to the comprehensive
plan.
Preferred projects
2.1 Sustainability planning
Funding of projects under this priority will allow city staff and others as appropriate (consultants, citizen
commissions and task forces)to incorporate into the city comprehensive planning process and plan
sustainability goals and implementation strategies addressing (but not limited to) land use, buildings,
transportation, storm water, energy and water use.
A guide to this priority's focus is the Twin Cities Metropolitan Council's Local Planning Handbook-
Resilience Plan Element at http://www.metrocouncil.org/Handbook,where options are presented in the
"Get More Out of Your Plan" sections under Infrastructure& Environment, Energy Infrastructure,
Healthy Communities, and Economy and Society. In addition to the Resilience Plan Element, preferred
projects should consider the "Get More Out of Your Plan" options presented in the other seven
Handbook Plan Elements that will improve sustainability and resiliency in a city.
Eligible applicants: Minnesota cities
Maximum grant amount: $15,000
Matching funds requirement: 25%
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Minimum Comprehensive Plan Elements
�ocal Planning Handbook
Optional Resilience Chapter
This section provides resources for communities working to integrate strategies into local
comprehensive plans to be more resilient in the face of a changing climate. As communities adjust to
increasingly extreme weather events, stress on public facilities,and higher costs of services,there is
growing need to not only plan for these events, but to also reduce the impacts through conscious
climate adaptation and resilience planning. Moreover, resiliency also considers reducing green house
gas (GHG)emissions so that the extent of climate change does not exceed the capacity to adapt and
become resilient.
Thrive MSP 2040 encourages planning for climate change as part of your comprehensive plan update.
Climate mitigation strategies such as promoting land use and development patterns will contribute
toward achieving Minnesota's adopted greenhouse gas emissions goals. Climate adaptation strategies
such as recognizing changing rainfall patterns that require additional storm water management capacity
acknowledge the new and growing risks associated with climate change.
Not all consequences of climate change are environmental; societal and economic challenges will need
to be addressed as well. Resiliency is having the capacity to respond, adapt, and thrive under changing
conditions. Consideration of vulnerabilities-and responses to those vulnerabilities-will strengthen your
community's ability to prepare for and respond to climate impacts. Resiliency includes planning for
more severe weather and prolonged heatwaves,for improved health of your residents, and planning for
economic strength and diversity.As you may recognize from these examples, many elements that your
community already includes in its plan and in actions it has already undertaken, address some resiliency
issues.
Infrastructure & Environment
Climate change has the potential to have major impacts on urban infrastructure and environmental
assets. Increased precipitation may require additional on-site capacity to manage storm water, and off-
site infiltration and storage to free capacity on storm water conveyance systems. Community forests will
help mitigate urban heat island effect. Multi-modal transportation networks will reduce greenhouse gas
emissions from mobile sources and diversify travel options for local residents. Integrated electric
distribution grids will enable full use of local energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Natural
resource design standards will make natural systems and eco-systems more resilient to development.
[.s I Minimum Requirements:
• None.
� Get More Out of Your Plan:
• Evaluate the recommended sustainability and resiliency practices adopted by other
communities through the GreenStep Cities program. Consider recommending participation in
GreenStep Cities as an implementation strategy in your Plan.
• Explore RELi, the new Resiliency Action List, a national ANSI pilot consensus standard containing
direct value credits which are part of an accompanying Green + Resilient Finance Standard.
Discover strategies to create safer, healthier and more productive communities that can better
handle weather extremes, economic turbulence, and crisis conditions. RELi incorporates many
sustainability approaches from various leadership standards, plus additional actions specific to
resilient communities.
• The Georgetown Climate Center houses a wealth of resources additional climate adaptation
information and resources that can help you get started.
Energy Infrastructure & Resources
►" Minimum Requirements:
• Local governments in the seven-county metropolitan area are required by state law to include
an element in their Plan for protection and development of access to direct sunlight for solar
energy systems.
� Get More Out of Your Plan:
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
• Consider implementing policy options contained in the Georgetown Climate Center report, "MN
Options to Increase Climate Resilience in Buildings."
• Explore including supportive goals and policies for capturing your community's energy efficiency
resources through encouraging sustainable building design, such as Saint Paul's Sustainable
Building policy.
• Engage your energy utilities in your Plan process, specifically to develop partnership
opportunities for enhancing local participation in energy efficiency and renewable energy
programs. Consider recommending a formal collaboration with the utility as an implementation
step, similar to the Clean Ener�y Partnership in Minneapolis or participating in a Partners in
Ener�y initiative with Xcel Energy program.
• Explore adopting a commercial building benchmarking ordinance such as has been implemented
by the Citv of Minneapolis.
• Consider Property Assessed Clean Energy(PACE) as implementation tool in your Plan. PACE is a
financing tool that allows property owners to access competitive private financing through a
partnership with local governments and the St. Paul Port Authority. Building owners who use
PACE financing for their energy improvements pay back the financing through property taxes,as
a voluntary special assessment. Consult the Authority about Joint Powers Agreement
opportunities.
• Review Minnesota Housing's "Home Fix Up Fund" to address weatherization and energy
conservation in existing buildings.
• Adopt policies supporting enhanced partnership in developing local energy systems that support
local generation, micro-grid development, and district heating systems that use of city rights-of-
way.
Renewable Energy
• Evaluate options for implementing your policy for solar by reviewing local examples of
ordinances, such as Falcon Hei�hts' ordinance or Rosemount's ordinance. Include developing a
solar ordinance as an implementation strategy in your plan.
• Identify areas of potential solar production in your community using the University of
Minnesota's solar mappin�too� (also available on the Council's mapping tool).This tool shows
solar radiation potential taking into account shading from trees and buildings, topography,
weather conditions,and the changing sun angle over the year.
• Assess best practices for addressing solar energy development in your comprehensive plan.The
Minnesota Grow Solar Planning/Zoning/Permitting Toolkit contains best practices and model
ordinances that are specific for Minnesota communities.
• Solar Outreach Partnership (SolarOPs) hosts information and resources to facilitate solar energy
adoption for local governments, including workshops, peer-to-peer sharing, research, and online
tools and reports.
• Consider incorporating planning policy ideas and examples on energy efficiency and renewable
energy from around the country and incorporate into your plan.The American Planning
Association has compiled a large number of examples that provide direction on how to address
energy resources in your comprehensive plan.The solar ener�y PAS examples and the PAS
report are free of charge,the ener�y/climate and wind examples are available for sale at the
APA website.
Healthy Communities
The health and welfare of residents is a priority for all cities. Fostering healthy communities through
better food choices, complete streets, and encouraging active living can strengthen a population and
reduce the impact of climate related events like prolonged heat waves.The urban heat island is a
specific climate adaptation health risk that can be addressed in your plan.The urban heat island
effect can increase temperatures several degrees higher than the less developed areas around them and
can affect communities by increasing summertime peak energy demand, air conditioning costs, air
pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, heat-related illness and mortality, and water quality. Resiliency
issues and opportunities related to healthy community transportation (Healthy Environment, Bicycling
and Walking) and access to recreation and green space (Regional and Local Parks and Trails) are
addressed in the Transportation and Parks elements of the Handbook.
� Minimum Requirements:
• None
� Get More Out of Your Plan:
• Explore opportunities to integrate heat island mitigation strategies into the local comprehensive
plan, education and engagement efforts, and other plans and ordinances.
• Consider options for cool pavement alternatives for road construction.
• Consider expansion and maintenance of vegetated open space and green infrastructure
installation to improve water quality and manage stormwater, like the City of Maplewood.
• The EPA has a number of resources that explain risks of heat island and the tools for reducing
heat island effects. Consider developing policies in your Plan specific to reducing heat island
risks.
• Consider conducting a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of your existing plan as part of the
development of your 2040 plan, like the City of St. Louis Park.
• Consider how your community could prepare for the health vulnerabilities to climate change
identified in the Minnesota Climate Chan�e Vulnerability Assessment prepared by the
Minnesota Department of Health.
• Consult GreenStep Cities best practices#11,#12,#16,#23, and #27 regarding Healthy
Community for goals and strategies that can be incorporated into your Plan.
A diverse local economy that strategically uses local resources is less vulnerable to economic volatility
and regional or global recession. Minimizing exposure of city budgets to the risk of property value
fluctuations or development cycles will help cities be better prepared for circumstances beyond normal
operations. In addition, socially cohesive and engaged communities are better positioned to respond to
natural and economic crises. Planning for regular engagement with residents and businesses, and
measuring progress toward goals (and communicating progress to residents) will help create a strong
network during and after critical weather or environmental events or economic crises. In addition,
integrating hazard mitigation into the local comprehensive plan establishes resilience as an overarching
community value to avoid increased hazard vulnerability by guiding future growth and development
away from areas with known hazards(e.g. increasing flood plain size, steep slopes, etc.)or otherwise
finding solutions to address them.
Economy & Society
t+F Minimum Requirements:
• None
`�' Get More Out of Your Plan:
• Consider alternatives to the traditional planning and public outreach process. Ideas include
morning meetings, childcare,venues which are already gathering locations/events, social media,
"meeting in a box", on-line resources.
• Consider planning for the most vulnerable of your population in all aspects of the
comprehensive plan, as climate can have varying impacts on vulnerable populations such as
elderly,young, and impoverished populations.
• GreenStep City Best practice#24, Benchmarks and Community En�a�ement, provides best
practices examples of how communities can set benchmarks, measure progress, communicate
to residents and businesses, and foster a trust relationship with people in the community
through communication and engagement.
• Many local governments have a Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) approved
hazard mitigation plan in order to be eligible for federal disaster mitigation assistance funds.
Consider integrating your hazard mitigation plan into your comprehensive plan to help you
assess your community's vulnerabilities and incorporate resiliency into your plans. FEMA's fact
sheet called Integratin� Hazard Miti�ation into the Comprehensive Plan provides a good starting
point.
• Additional GreenStep Cities best practices that address the Economy and Society component of
community resiliency include Best Practice#25 Green Business Development,#27 Local Food,
and #28 Business Syner�ies.
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Date: March 13, 2016
To: Environmental Commission
From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist
Subject: MPCA Minnesota GreenCorps Program
The MPCA is accepting applications for organizations interested in hosting a Minnesota
GreenCorps member for the 2016-2017 program year. Information regarding the program is
attached, including the 2015-2016 project summaries.
If Golden Valley is selected as a host site, the GreenCorps member will be asked to assist the City
and the Environmental Commission with Resilience Planning, GreenStep Cities actions, Home
Energy Squad promotion, B3 Benchmarking efforts, and community outreach for natural resource
initiatives.
Due to the tight timeframe, an application is already in progress. A resolution of support for the
program will go to City Council in April. The commitment and support of the Environmental
Commission is also very important to this process and the success of the program. Therefore,
staff is asking that the Environmental Commission make a recommendation supporting the City's
participation in the GreenCorps program for the 2016-2017 year.
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The Minnesota GreenCorps program year begins in mid- to late September and operates
through August. MPCA p�ans to place up to 40 full-time members with various host sites
for each program year. Members serve approximately 40 hours a week for 11 months.
Each member will serve on a project in one of four focus areas:
• Air quality (energy conservation, green transportation)
• Green infrastructure (stormwater, local foods, urban forestry)
• Waste prevention and recycling
• Living Green outreach
Each focus area is led by an expert in the field. This topic lead also serves as a resource
for members and host sites throughout the service year.
Members receive training from the MPCA on a quarterly basis, including a 3-day
orientation at the beginning of the year. Additionally, members will be paired with a
mentor whose role is to provide support and resources throughout the service year.
Apply now to be a Host Site for 2016-2017 Program Year
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is coordinating this AmeriCorps program, placing
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for environmental projects in Minnesota. The program receives critical support from these
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<> AmeriCorps began in 1993 as a national service program that connects more than
75,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country's critical needs in
education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps is often described as
the "domestic Peace Corps." There are over 900 programs nationwide that provide ful�
and part time service opportunities for Americans who want to give back to their
communities.
Federal funding for AmeriCorps comes through the Corporation for National and
Community Service. This federal funding for AmeriCorps projects covers living allowances
and hea�th insurance during service, and inc�udes an educational stipend following
successful completion of a member's year of service.
ServeMinnesota
L; ServeMinnesota is the state commission for a�l AmeriCorps*State programs in
Minnesota, inc�uding Minnesota GreenCorps.
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ANNUAL REPORT
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Prepared by Lynn Gitelis, Chair
April 2016
In accordance with Section 2.50, Subd. 4 of the Golden Valley City Code, and the bylaws of the
Environmental Commission, the Golden Valley Environmental Commission submits the
following summary of its 2015 activities and accomplishments, and the proposed
recommendations for the Commission's 2016 work plan priorities.
Major accomplishments in 2015 include: .�z�<- ��=t�,
Composting/Organics Recycling
Providing information to the City Manager on existing and potential composting/organics
recycling options in Golden Valley, and setting the stage for future discussion.
Natural Resources Management Plan
Prioritizing the City's most critical natural resource topics and identifying education and
communication strategies to help facilitate awareness in 2016. Topics include Buckthorn
Management, Emerald Ash Borer, Pollinators, Wetlands, and Urban Wildlife.
Pollinator Habitat
Facilitating information sharing on pollinators and pollinator habitat. Work items include
helping to draft a CityNews article, hosting a presentation by General Mills, initiating the
inclusion of a pollinator booth at the 2016 home remodelers fair, and receiving information and
commenting on numerous projects and developments containing pollinator habitat.
Tree and Landscape Code Update
Reviewing and commenting on updates to the tree and landscape code, including the support
of a new provision encouraging and incentivizing the establishment of native plant
environments in new developments.
GreenStep Cities Program
Discussing and exploring the City's participation in GreenStep Cities to provide a framework for
prioritizing future environmental work and achieving sustainability goals. The Commission
recommended that Council adopt a resolution supporting the City's participation in the
program.
Home Energy Squad Enhanced Program
Reviewing information and testimony about this home energy program sponsored by the
Center for Energy and Environment, Centerpoint Energy, and Xcel Energy. Enhanced visits
include diagnostic tests and installations by experts, energy fitness plans and more. The City
participated in this program in the past, but not in recent years. The Commission recommended
that the City include this program in its 2017-2018 budget at the contribution level of$50 per
home visit (approximately$3,200-$4,800 annually) and to further explore the possibility of
offering this service to small businesses and multi-family homes in the future. This program fits
in well with GreenStep Cities.
Blue Line LRT
Discussing the Blue Line LRT project and formulated its position and recommendation to the
Council regarding the municipal consent plans. The Commission reviewed the plans, but due to
a lack of environmental data the Commission felt it was not in a position to recommend a Yes
vote on the project at this time, and looks forward to reviewing the data when the Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is complete.
Program/Project Updates
In addition to the items above, at the monthly Commission meetings, program and project
updates are routinely received from staff. These updates provide the Commission with an
opportunity to review and provide comment on the City's current environmental projects and
programs and to identify topics that the Commission may want to explore in the future.
Recommendations for 2016 Work Plan Priorities
The Commission is presenting the following recommendations for its 2016 work plan.
1. Green Steps Cities
a. Recommend participation in program
b. Complete inventory and determine step level
c. Begin work on the GreenStep best practices, including#29 Climate Adaptation &
Community Resilience, and others to be determined
d. Evaluate and report on progress each year
2. Comprehensive Plan Update
a. Work on the optional Resilience Plan Element if the City includes this option
i. Infrastructure and Environment
ii. Energy Infrastructure and Resources
iii. Healthy Communities
iv. Economy and Society
b. Provide input and assist with other plan elements
i. Water Resources
ii. Park and Open Space (ties into adopted Natural Resources Plan)
3. Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP) implementation
a. Assist in the prioritization of natural resource based projects and initiatives.
b. Help develop the nature area sign and amenity design guidelines.
c. Oversee completion of a detailed inventory of all City-owned open space parcels.
d. Continue to explore the expansion of natural resource based citizen
participation, volunteer opportunities and grant opportunities and prioritize
these efforts within the nature areas and open spaces.
e. Continue to provide guidance on the selection of natural resource based
educational topics delivered through a variety of inedia platforms.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATE OF THE CITY
Prepared by Lynn Gitelis, Chair of the Environmental Commission
April 2016
The City of Golden Valley has demonstrated a strong commitment to the environment and has
been involved in a number of environmental programs, projects and initiatives since the
formation of the Environmental Commission on June 26, 2000. From natural resources to
recycling to solar energy,the City continues to explore ways to improve the environment.
Following is a brief summary of the Environmental Commission's past projects and the City's
current environmental programs, projects, and initiatives.
Environmental Commission Past Projects
• Helped determine the 2016 natural resources education/communication topics including
Buckthorn Management, Wetlands, Urban Wildlife, Emerald Ash Borer and other insect related
tree issues, and Bees/Pollinators.
Work on Pollinators includes:
o Helping to draft newsletter article about importance of pollinators and using less
chemicals, highlighting examples from the community
o Bringing in General Mills to present its work with pollinators and habitat
o Initiating the inclusion of a booth/workshop at 2016 Home Remodeling Fair
o Recommending that the new Tree & Landscape Code include an option and incentive to
plant a larger massing of native grasses and wildflowers in developments.
o Receiving information from staff about Pollinator Habitat created or planned in
2015/16:
■ 2015 Bassett Creek Restoration project (approximately 3 acres)
■ Brookview Park and Golf Course areas(approximately 3 acres)
■ Honeywell Pond and Briarwood-Dawnview Pond buffers
■ 2016 Douglas Drive project to include pollinator friendly species
��; ■ Brookview Community Center to include stormwater features
■ Maintenance crews advised to leave milkweed in place around City
■ More native buffers and expanded buffers in annual contract
■ Liberty Crossing flood improvements to include native vegetation habitat
■ Private Developments(a number of new buffers and habitat created)
• Explored existing and potential composting and organics collection options available to
residents
• Reviewed and provided comments on the update to the City's Tree and Landscape Code,
including support of a landscape calculation option to plant native vegetation (pollinator)
habitat in lieu of traditional trees and shrubs, where appropriate.
• Developed City's first official Natural Resources Management Plan
• Drafted guidelines for managing City Open Space parcels
• Studying and making recommendation on the keeping of chickens
• Curbside recycling program—new and expanded service
• Residential solid waste study—new hauler regulations
• Informing the 2008 Comprehensive planning process
• U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement
• Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration ordinance, communications and education plan
• Lighting ordinance
• Property Maintenance code
• No smoking ordinance
• Trash and recycling in parks and along trails
• Involved in deer management task force
• Buckthorn control initiative
• Provide guidance and feedback on surface water management issues
• Envision Golden Valley—reviewed and provided action items on environmental themes
• Receive regular updates on City programs, policies, and initiatives- review and provide
information to staff
City's Current Environmental Programs, Projects, and Initiatives
Energy
• B3 Benchmarking (Buildings, Benchmarks, and Beyond)—Like your energy bills at home, local
governments can track usage and progress on their own buildings and also compare with
neighbors
• U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement
• City Buildings renovation and remodeling
• LED Traffic Signal retrofit
• Campus LED Outdoor Lighting retrofit
• Solar Arrays on buildings- Made in MN Solar Incentive Program
• Instrumentation for sweepers, plow trucks and sidewalk machines to improve operations,
reduce fuel,and better target the application of chemicals used in snow and ice control
Water Resources
• NPDES Stormwater Management Program
o Comprehensive program with over 50 best management practices in place to protect
and improve water quality
■ In 2015, launched a webpage and process for citizens to report a questionable
leak, spill, or discharge that may impact water resources
o Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)Studies and Implementation plans
o All new development/redevelopment must consider using green stormwater practices
like filtration/infiltration/water reuse in order to reduce runoff rates,volume, and
phosphorus and sediment loads
• Floodplain Management
o City participates in FEMA NFIP—anyone in community can get flood insurance
o Accepted into FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) Program in 2014- 1 of 1,200 cities
in country. Eligible participants may receive discounts on flood insurance. Updated
information in 2015.
o Continue to work with property owners with questions about flooding and flood
insurance
o Continue to work with and assist property owners interested in various flood mitigation
options
• Wetland Conservation Act
o Golden Valley is the local governmental unit responsible for administration
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0 22 landowner contacts and 7 decisions made on wetland delineations in 2015
• Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Program
o Citywide about 52% inspected and 42%compliant in about 10 years
o City's annual sewer flows have been trending downward since 2005
• City and BCWMC projects—flood mitigation and water resource projects (In 2015, Schaper Pond
flow diversion,Twin Lake alum treatment, 2015 Bassett Creek Restoration and Native
Vegetation Establishment)
• Citywide Pond &Wetland Assessment to determine existing conditions being completed in
2015-2016
Recycling
• Curbside Recycling Program began in 1987
• January 1, 2012 was the start of the City's single-sort curbside recycling program. The City has
been tracking the progress of its program since 2012.
0 8 multi-family or institutional properties also participate
o Parks with heavy use added to program—Brookview shelters and lawn bowling,
Brookview Tennis program, Isaacson Little League,Schaper Complex, Sandburg Fields,
Lions Park
� Spring Brush pick-up program
o Collected 2,800 cubic yards of brush during 3 week period
• Fall Leaf Drop Off
• Midy Tidy Day Program
• Recycling of wood, brush,yard waste materials and soil to Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
community for its use
Natural Resources
• Natural Resources Management Plan approved in 2015, implementation ongoing
• City Nature Areas
0 11 distinct nature areas (2 of these, Rice Lake and Mary Hills, are now part of Sochacki
Park JPA). Total land area within nature areas is 155 acres (excluding General Mills 1F6
because which is owned by General Mills)
o Expanded Bassett Creek Nature Area through easement agreement in 2015,Tree Trust
improvements completed in 2015
o Laurel Avenue Greenbelt- New sign and open space amenities approved as part of
Laurel Ponds development
o Expansion of Pennsylvania Woods Nature Area approved as part of Liberty Crossing
public improvements
• City Open Space parcels—130 properties totaling 67 acres.A few larger parcels identified for
upgrade to nature area status
• Hennepin County Sentencing to Service (STS) program
o Litter and debris removal
o Stormwater pond and outlet maintenance
o Landscape maintenance
o Buckthorn removal
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Vegetation Management
• Native Vegetation Buffers
0 26 buffer areas managed under annual contract
0 60 maintenance agreements for stormwater ponds/basins containing buffers
o Estimate an additional 20 native or natural buffers managed by others
o All new development subject to City and BCWMC buffer requirements
• Shoreline restoration/enhancement
o Public projects: Over 2 miles of stream bank buffer established through 2014, with
another 2 miles being established in 2015-2016
o Private projects: Over 30 properties have stabilized their own shoreline
• Conservation easements
0 20 private properties have restrictions regarding vegetation &shorelines
• Sustainable vegetation management in Parks and Golf Course
o Phased mowing reductions- minimize and naturalize certain areas of parks that are not
programed: Schied Park hill, Glenview Terrace Park hill, Brookview Tennis hill.
o Native grasses added to lawn bowling hill and Brookview Park entrance hill on Winnetka
o Native buffers being added to two ponds in Golf Course (2015-2017 project)
o Native vegetation planned as part of Community Center construction
Forestry
• Tree City USA for 29 consecutive years (1987-2015)
• Inventory of Public Trees (continue to update and expand)
• Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan
o Hundreds of trees removed and planted as part of the EAB plan
0 2015—57 ash trees removed from city parks and boulevards, 74 shade trees planted in
city parks and right-of-way
o EAB discovered in Plymouth in 2015
o EAB quarantine—12 counties:Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Fillmore, Hennepin, Houston,
Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott,Washington, Winona, and Wabasha, and island of Park Point in
Duluth, MN
• Diseased tree notices, removals
o In 2015 -Over 223 diseased elms identified and removed on private and public
property. Oak wilt disease and Bur Oak Blight were found in the city.
• Buckthorn Management
o New webpage and buckthorn management web map coming in 2016
0 8 weed wrenches available to residents
o Volunteer buckthorn busting efforts in Brookview Golf Course, Hampshire (7t''year),
Wesley(4th year), and Natchez (15Y year) parks
o City staff buckthorn removals in rights-of-way
• Tree Trust partnership—2015 project was in Bassett Creek Nature Area
Administrative
• Ordinances
o Tree and Landscape(Updated and merged with landscape requirements in 2015)
o Stormwater Management(Updated in 2015)
o Shoreland Management
o Floodplain Management
o Planned Unit Development
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o Animal Waste
o Feeding of Deer
o Shade Tree Diseases
o Lawn Maintenance(allowing for native vegetation upon permit)
o Application of fertilizers and pesticides
o Regulating coal-tar based sealer products
• Permits/Licenses
o Stormwater Management permits—approximately 90 permits/year since 2000
o Tree Preservation permits—26 issued in 2015
o Native Vegetation permit—1 issued since inception
o Chicken keeping—3 current licenses, 6 licenses granted since inception
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PROGRAM/PROJECT UPDATES– March 2016
ENERGY
See attached staff report.
RECYCLING
See attached staff report.
WATER RESOURCES
Long-Term Flood Damage Reduction Study for Medicine Lake Road & Winnetka Avenue Area
(includes DeCola Ponds neighborhood)
The consultant working with the three cities (Barr Engineering) is in the process of preparing
the draft report and will distribute for review by staff. Staff from the three cities and Hennepin
County will then meet to discuss the draft. A meeting with the neighborhood will be scheduled
soon after, followed by a joint city council meeting, and forwarding the final report to each of
the cities.
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS
Current Applications
For the purposes of the Environmental Commission, only applications for larger development
projects that have the potential to impact the environment and natural resources are included
below. Please see the planning commission, board of zoning appeals, and city council agendas
for information on other current applications and projects.
2415 & 2445 Winnetka Ave—Rezoning and General Land Use Map Amendment. Proposal to
rezone 2145 Winnetka Ave from R-1 Single Family Residential to Commercial and 2445
Winnetka Ave from Business and Professional Office to Commercial, and to re-designate both
properties from Low Density Residential to Commercial Retail/Service. Recommended for
denial (6-0) by the Planning Commission on March 14. Scheduled for City Council on April 5.
Mortenson—Major PUD Amendment to construct a new parking ramp. As part of a planned
expansion, including a fourth building on-site, the existing parking ramp would be demolished
and a slightly taller one would be constructed. Scheduled for Planning Commission on April 11.
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Date: March 14, 2016
To: Golden Valley Environmental Commission
From: Eric Seaburg, Engineer
Subject: Energy Update
As part of the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement that was adopted by Council on
January 22, 2008, staff began collecting energy consumption data for Golden Valley's municipally
owned facilities. The data is tracked using the Minnesota B3 Benchmarking program. In addition
to collecting consumption data, staff has been actively implementing energy-saving projects to
help reduce the City's carbon emissions as a whole. These projects have been accomplished by
using a combination of City funds and state and federal grant money.
As a result, the City is starting to see a reduction in the amount of energy, specifically electricity
that it is consuming. Below is a year-over-year analysis of the amount of electricity consumed at
18 City buildings since 2007 and the corresponding change from 2007 consumption.
Electricity Consumption at City Buildings
Year Electricity Consumed (kWh) Change From Baseline
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2007 (Baseline) 1,285,000 - 0%o
2008 1,245,000 - 3.1%
2009 1,252,000 - 2.6%
2010 1,285,000 - 0.0%
2011 1,252,000 - 2.6%
2012 1,299,000 + 1.0%
2013 1,239,000 - 3.6%
2014 1,244,000 - 3.2%
2015 1,185,000 - 7,8%
2016 (Projected) 1,085,000 - 15.6%
2017(Projected) 985,000 - 23.3%
For City building electricity consumption, 2015 was marked as the year with the least amount of
consumption. With two 40-kWh solar panels becoming operational in late-fall 2015, staff expects
electricity consumption to drop by another 100,000 kWh (8%) in 2016.
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Additionally, City staff is working to utilize grant funding that was made available for two more
40-kW solar arrays on City building rooftops. If initiated, these installations would occur in the fall
of 2016 and their energy reductions would be reflected in calendar year 2017. Staff expects
another annual reduction of 100,000 kWh (8%) in 2017 if these projects go through.
In looking at total COz emissions at City buildings, it is apparent that COZ emissions due to
electricity consumption follow the overall electricity consumption trend and are reducing
annually.
However, COz emissions due to natural gas consumption fluctuates much more due to seasonal
conditions. As a result, the net (electricity+ natural gas) COZ emissions are normalized by the
fluctuating natural gas COZ emissions.
COz Emissions at City Buildings
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' Electricity (Ibs) Nat. Gas (Ibs) CO2 Emissions '� Baseline
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2008 1,783,928 1,258,578 .__ 3,042,506 - 4.1%
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2009 4 1,793,344 � 1,186,504 j 2,979,848 ' - 6.0%
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' 2010 1,841,432 1,110,440 2,951,873 �- 6.9%
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2012 ' 1,860,588 " 970,996 2,831,584 - 10.7%
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2U13 } 1,774,753 x , 1,291,374 ' 3,066,126 - 3.3%
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2014 1,782,496 1,337,766 3,120,261 - 1.6%
2015 `� x�' 1,658,596 � ' 1,156,984 ; 2,815,580 # ' 11.2%
City staff has also been tracking electricity consumption of the traffic signals within City limits. In
2010, a widespread LED retrofit project was initiated to convert the signals to LED bulbs. The
results of this retrofit project are shown below.
Traffic Signal Electricity Consumption
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Year Electricity Consumed (kWh) Change From Baseline
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2011 171,331 - 50.2%
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2012 135,304 - 60J%
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2013 7 34,897 ' - 60.8%
2014 . 119,098 - 65.4%
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!; 2015 121,155 - 64.8%
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Date: March 3, 2016
To: Marc Nevinski, Physical Development Director
From: Tom Hoffman, Water Resources Technician
Subject: 2015 Recycling Program Summary
CC: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist
The City of Golden Valley began a recycling program in 1987. Since that time, many
improvements and special events have been added to make the program a success in the City.
The following report includes annual statistics, current updates, and proposed initiatives for the
upcoming year.
Recycling Tonnage
The amount of material collected over the past few years has been:
• 2015 —2,090.37 tons (4,180,740 pounds)
• 2014—2,153.42 tons (4,306,849 pounds)
• 2013— 2,237.75 tons(4,475,497 pounds)
• 2012—2,361.95 tons (4,723,900 pounds)
Multi-family/Commercial/Institutional Recycling
All multi-family/commercial/institutional properties are required to provide recycling services.
Currently, eight properties participate in Golden Valleys program through Republic Services. The
other licensed commercial recycling haulers in the area are: Ace Solid Waste; Aspen Waste
Systems; Randy's environmental Services; Waste Management of MN.
Recycling in the Parks
Recycling in the parks will resume April 1, 2016 (weather permitting) and continue until the end
of October(weather permitting). Recycling carts are permanently located at Brookview Park,
Brookview Lawn Bowling, and Isaacson Park(Little League fields). This year recycling will also be
provided at Lions Park, Sandburg Athletic Fields, and Schaper Park. Other recycling carts are
moved to various parks on a temporary basis for special events, rentals or other needs.
Mighty Tidy Day
The annual Mighty Tidy Day was Saturday, October 3�d, at Brookview Park.
Attendance history:
• 2015—608 trips
• 2014—543 trips
• 2013—549 trips
• 2012—488 trips
Items brought to the event included:
• 10,000 pounds of paper for shredding
� 89 appliances
• 33 mattresses
• 4 Republic garbage trucks were filled
• Bridging filled entire semi with donations
Fall Leaf Drop
The Fall Leaf Drop continues to occur over three weekends in late October and early November.
• 2015 - 1,720 trips were made to drop off leaves (number of vehicles not recorded)
• 2014- 2,267 trips were made to drop off leaves (1,238 vehicles)
• 2013 - 1,318 trips were made to drop off leaves (723 vehicles)
• 2012 - 2,202 trips were made to drop off leaves (1,216 vehicles)
2016 Fall Leaf Drop
The annual Fall Leaf Drop Off event will occur on the following days at Brookview Park:
• Saturday, October 29t", from 8 am to 1 pm
• Friday, November 4th, from 8 am to 4 pm
� Saturday, November 5th,from 8 am to 1 pm
• Saturday, November 12t", from 7 am to 1 pm
Additional 2015 Recycling Updates
1. As of earlier this year (2015), 1,550 emails are registered through the City to receive
recycling updates.This is an 82% increase from 851 emails at the start of 2014.
2. Provided informational handout materials to residents and distributed online resources
for recycling and reuse options for residents.
3. Due to the success of the Recycling in the Park program, three more parks have been
added for the coming year along with requests for additional carts at the other parks.
4. Provided residents with promotional information on Hennepin County's Disposal Guide,
County Recycling updates, and Recycling Programs.
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2016 Recycling Initiatives
1. Continue to promote residents signing up for the City's recycling updates email listserv.
2. Mail a recycling informational flyer to all curbside recycling customers in late 2016.
3. Continue to promote reuse and recycling of household materials that are often not
recycled.
4. Continue the Recycling in the Parks program.
5. Continue to promote Hennepin County's A-to-Z Guide for Disposal, Choose to Reuse
Program, Fix-It Clinics, and other informational supplements.
6. Expand and modify Mighty Tidy Day Event to align more closely with resident's recycling
needs.
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