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2016-05-23 EC Agenda Pkt AGENDA GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION May 23, 2016, Monday at 6:30pm Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Rd Council Conference Room (across from Council Chambers) 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2016 3. GreenStep Cities Program Welcome 4. Presentation on Resilience —Abby Finis, Great Plains Institute 5. GreenStep Cities Best Practice #29 Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience a. Discuss Action Items 1-7 (Action Requested) 6. Program/Project Updates 7. Commission Member Council Reports 8. Council Updates 9. Other Business 10. Adjourn This docurnent is auaiiable in alternate formats upon a 72�hour rEquest. Please call 7b3-593-840b(TTY: 7b3-593-3gb8)to make a r�quest. Examples 4f alternate forrnats': may include (arge print,electronic, Braille,:audiocassette,etc. GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Regular Meeting, Minutes April 25, 2016 Cammissioners Present: Lynn Gitelis, Dawn Hill, Tonia Galonska, Larry Johnson and Jim Stremel Staff Present: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist and Claire Huisman, Administrative Assistant Absent: Commissioners Debra Yahle and Tracy Anderson Call to Order Lynn Gitelis called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. .�, A roval of Re ular and Joint Commission Meetin Minu MOVED by Stremel, SECONDED by Galonska, and the ti ca d un ously to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2016 regular meeti GreenSteps Cities Kick Off The City of Golden Valley has been officially rec s ' One, Category "A" participant in the GreenStep Cities Program. T Leagu f Min sota Cities will recognize its new GreenStep members at their nual Co rence on June 15, 2016 at 3:OOpm at the River Center in St. PauL vion m bers are encouraged to attend and show their support of Golde alle ac ment. (A reminder of the date, time and place will be sent fo all m" embers as the time approaches.) The City was also awarded thr =' the P rogram, a GreenCorps Member to work for Golden Valley for 11 mon , � g Sep �nber 2016. This person's main focus will be to help City staff a ° v �, mental Commission with Resilience Planning and GreenStep Actions. � ,. Eric Eckman went t th eenStep Cities Program website and discussed with the Commission the egin in the program such as completing the inventory to tra - urr d ned actions, and the minimum requirements for step recognitio . Staff pr ide periodic updates on the status of the inventory as we move ahe " r . Eckman walked the Commission through a couple exampi� f . t pr � s and actions to show how the process works. �� Th��ommis � n�� cussed best practice #29 Climate Adaptation and Community Resili ; e in �. re detail. The Commission decided to review actions 2-7 over the next few wee� � r come to the May meeting prepared to discuss which action the City should focus on implementing next. Comprehensive Plan Update The community kickoff is tentatively scheduled for September 2016. The Environmental Commission will help in developing various elements of the Comp Plan including: Sustainability and Resilience; Water Resources and natural resource components of the Parks chapter. Eckman discussed that the City applied for a MPCA Resilience Plan grant and will find out the results of the grant awards in May. Eckman discussed the Met Council's guidance on resilience planning and the minimum plan requirements. More G:\Environmental CommissionWlinutes�2016\4-April\042516 Minutes.doc Minutes of the Environmental Commission April 25, 2016 Page 2 of 2 information on the Resilience Plan, including schedule and tasks, will be provided after May. As part of its continued research on Resilience and Sustainability, Chair Gitelis recommended that the Commission consider the following: • Invite the Fire Chief to present to the Commission on Hazard Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness in relation to the Resilience Plan. • Invite other representatives from cities who have successfully imp nted a Resilience Plan in their City to speak about their plans and pro s. • View some Case Study Webinars during a Commission meeti There was some discussion about the upcoming community s r y. E m e ined that the survey is going out soon and suggested that Comm� s . ers ew the results of the 2013 Community Survey and present any com nt ide ey have to staff in the next couple days. $ � Proqram/Proiect Updates Eric Eckman spoke to the Commission in furthe etail o�i e De " la Ponds Study and the Citywide Pond and Wetland Assessment. T comple program/project update is on file. The Bike/Ped Plan is accepting appl' at ember on their newly formed Task Force. Information regarding this w eques d to be sent to the Commission members. � � :�� Chair Gitelis encouraged , i embers to attend the Annual City Commission and Board Members Din to b eld he Brookview Golf Course on May 22, 2016. Adjourn � MOVED by HiIa�SE� hnson, and the motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:3��.m. �:;��,� ,, ��y � w�� ,7 ��.. ��. C` Huism " " :��: Admi ative ssistant G:\Environmental Commission\Minutes�2016\4-April\042516 Minutes.doc �� Phy�ical �e�elc�pm+�nt T��►,a�rtm�n� �s�-��-s��c��-��-��s�t�� , � �., , � . Date: May 19, 2016 To: Environmental Commission From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist Subject: GreenStep Cities Program Welcome �� The City of Golden Valley has become the 105th GreenStep City in the MPCA GreenStep Cities Program. We have obtained the recognition of a Step One City and are on our way to achieving the next level in the program by adopting and completing Best Practices Actions. Our next focus area will be Best Practice #29, Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience. A program welcome letter is attached inviting us to attend a recognition event at the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Annual Conference in St. Pau) on June 15th from 3:00-4:30pm. Commission members are encouraged to attend this event in support of our city. G:\Environmental CommissionWgendas�2016\05-May\GreenStep Cities welcome 0523.docx �� : �r� s I� t� � r � rt� ='�L 520 Lafayette Road North � St.Paul,MN 55155-4194 � 651-296-6300 � 800-b57-3864 � 651-282-5332 TTY � www.pcastate.mn.us May 9, 2016 ��,�<� �� Minnesota Mayor Shepard Harris � GCeeh�tep �ItIES City of Golden Valley '�� m� � 7800 Golden Valley Road �r .-� Golden Valley, MN 55427 Dear Mayor Harris and City Council Members: Congratulations and welcome! On behalf of the MPCA and the seven other GreenStep Cities program partners I want to extend our appreciation to you for becoming the lOSth GreenStep City. We have designed the GreenStep program to make it easy to both report your past actions taken to become a more sustainable city, and to find knowledgeable assistance for taking future actions. As more cities join, telling their stories and calling on assistance, we think the program will become stronger and more useful to cities. Thank you for being a part of this effort! Each June at its annual conference, the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) recognizes GreenStep Cities and their level of achievement in a ceremony, being held this year in St. Paul Wednesday, June 15th from 3:00–4:30 p.m. Golden Valley is now a Step One GreenStep City by virtue of having adopted a resolution to join the program. Higher steps recognize city accomplishments—best practice actions completed prior to joining the GreenStep program and actions you would complete by May lst before each year's LMC conference. As a voluntary program, each city takes initiative and completes different actions, and we look forward to learning about your accomplishments. GreenStep art work is available through GreenStep administrative web pages created for the city, along with a sample press release and a sample newsletter article for sharing news with community members about joining and participating in the GreenStep Cities program. Links to the GreenStep Facebook and Twitter accounts are on the public GreenStep web site. Other resources include a free state-of-the art city building energy-tracking web site (B3), monthly technical assistance workshops, and an LMC listserv available to your designated GreenStep coardinator, Eric Eckman. We encourage you and your staff and community members to use the many GreenStep resources available, and to suggest changes to the GreenStep program. If you don't easily find what you need, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Philipp Muessig GreenStep Cities program coordinator at the MPCA http://www.MnGreenStep.ar� 651/757-2594 philipp.muessig,�state.mn.us cc: Eric Eckman "`��, � �� y"��§��n 'F�'`3� tv��.+��4�� divisionof � # caai�iArice N ' tiREJk7 Pt.AIlfS t�'a i,��4�. k� I• ;t� *� �� „��'��ro FAtaUE�, , � +n � p � --oF�-� ; it�Sfit7t�"1'� � �l'�II�1f�{)��A R`S, � . �S' am��oew.�n�m�orwmmmoo MINNESOTA � #t�31t0�SC4@8 �j��T1�5 ��RG��'� . .. �� ,, I�'hysi+��l I�e�v�Iap��e��ra�rtn�.en� � 763-593-8t�3fl!76�-593-3'�88{fax} �� , - �. , , ��i�� Date: May 19, 2016 To: Environmental Commission From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist - Subject: Resilience Presentation n i,F<< r � " ni poa _ . . ,_ . .. , _ ., . . . . . . . _ .�..�d'`�d"-3 . . To assist the Commission with its research on community resilience and climate adaptation, Abby Finis of the Great Plains Institute, a GreenSteps Cities partner organization, will be in attendance to present on the topic and answer questions. G:\Environmental CommissionWgendas�2016\05-May\Resilience_AbbyFinis.docx �� I�'h�sical I�e�elc�p►rnent T.��epart�n+�� s�-��►►�-�c��c�e��-��-��s�t��} � ��.�,��?�r�� _ , k4�. ��,;•i r ' d�-� � _ � Date: May 19, 2016 To: Environmental Commission From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist Subject: GreenStep Cities Best Practice 29 Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience _ . � � �, �� _ � Consistent with its 2016 work plan,the Environmental Commission has made it a priority to complete actions within Best Practice 29 Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience. At its April meeting,the Commission was assigned the task of reviewing actions 1 through 7 and coming to the May meeting prepared to discuss the actions and star ratings and their thoughts about prioritizing. The Commission is requested to provide a recommendation on which action(s) and star rating task(s) the City should work on completing n'ext. G:\Environmental CommissionWgendas\2016\05-May\GreenStep Cities BP29.docx �Iinnesota GreenStep Cities Page 1 0 _ �. see��n ____... ` Home � About � The 29 best practices � Become a GreenStep City � Recognition � Ordinances � City log-in � Contad Stay Connected e� GreenStep City Best Practices Economic and Community Development STEP 3 RECOGNITION MINIMUM FOR Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience � nQ. 29 CATEGORYA,B AND C CITIES Plan and prepare for extreme weather, adapt to au cateyory a,B and C cities are recognized upon � changing climatic conditions, and foster stronger completion of action 1. community connectedness and social and economic - - vitality. SUMMARY - Resilient communities have the strength to ,j� withstand,respond to,and adapt more readily a Best Practice Actions [See action tools,guidance,city reports] to acute shocks(such as flooding from extreme precipitation)and chronic stresses(such as 1. Integrate climate resilience into planning and budgetary processes. ongoing effects of the changing climate on the local tourist economy).The urban heat island 2. Prepare to maintain public health and safety during extreme weather and climate-change effect may worsen chronic stresses. related events,while also taking a preventive approach to reduce risk for community Minnesota already is experiencing changes to members. its highly variable climate with more frequent and intense extreme rainfall events,a rapid 3. Provide opportunities for economically vulnerable residents to improve their economic decline in the severity and frequency of extreme prosperity. cold,higher humidity and average nighttime temperatures,repeated freeze-thaw cycles,a 4. Increase social connectedness through consistent and direct engagement and capacity longer growing season,and new invasive species. building of communities or populations that are generally underrepresented in community Based on climate modeling,for the future it is discussions or participation. expected that additionally Minnesota will face increases in the severity,coverage and 5. Protect public and critical facilities and infrastructure with practical mitigation measures to duration of heat waves and drought and diminished air quality from increased wildfire reduce physical damage and sustain functions during extreme weather events. smoke,higher levels of ozone,more pollen,etc. 6. Increase the capacity of buildings and infrastructure to reduce the urban heat island effect, Implementing best practice actions to plan and prepare for such events will strengthen cities for better manage stormwater,use locally available energy resources,and decrease GHG greater resilience to the changing climate. emissions while increasing resilience. This best practice is organized according to the 7. Make long-term investments through sustainable best practice actions to prepare for four essential dimensions of urban resilience anticipated climate impacts and increase resiliency over time. from The Citv Resilience Framework as follows: � - • Leadership 8�Strategy-implement BENEFITS effective leadership,inclusive decision- � making,empowerment of stakeholders, and integrated planning.(Action 1) For an introduction to Best Practice 29,watch the video recording of the ' -- - -mm mm � � _ ' February GreenStep Workshop/Webinar Risk Resilience&Adaptation. � [MA.fOR eEt�Fli] , • Health 8 Wellbeing-provide access to Sustainability and Resilience are different lenses with many overlapping ; Econamic 3 resourCes to help everyone survive benefits.Sustainability looks at the world and sees that our future is at risk. � r��i�i�n�� extreme weather and the changing This requires taking mitigating actions now,such as using safe sources of ' � , climate.(Action 2) energy like low-cost wind and solar that will protect future generations. � Resilience looks at the world and sees that the future of a changing climate ' • Economy 8�SoCiety-promote Cohesive has arrived.It focuses on adapting to protect our health and strengthen � � and engaged communities and foster our communities,while choosing safe sources of energy to safeguard � � , future generations from more damage to the climate.Many sustainability � - -- - - --- - economic prosperity.(Actions 3 and 4) best practices are also resilience best practices,providing co-benefits to • Infrastructure&Environment-protect, reduce risk,develop public amenities,decrease GHG emissions,improve air and water quality, and more. enhance,and ensure continuity of the constructed and natural systems that FEMA describes the social and economic benefits of resilience as including: 44n•��rtrnnr�a4nr�r�nn o4n4n mr> »0/�oo4Dr�nn4ii.00Tlu4.�:1 i.�Ol�.s.:.�1-21 G/7!�/r1/� �innesota GreenStep Cities Page 2 0: provide critical services and connect • Preventing loss of life and injury. urban assets.(Actions 5 and 6) • Reducing property damage to homes and businesses. • Helping to lower emergency response and disaster recovery times. - - • Attracting new businesses and residents. GREENSTEP ADVISOR 1 Laura Millberg,MBA,LEED AP BD+C, • Protecting cultural and historiCal assets. Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience Principal Planner,MN Pollution • Reducing environmental damage. Control Agency:651/757-2568, Laura.Millberg@state.mn.us • Building a sense of place and peace of mind. - - The 100 Resilient Cities program conciudes that resilient communities benefit from the following CONNECTION TO STATE POLICY qualities: • Integrated-bring together a range of distinct systems and institutions to solve problems. On October 16,2015,Governor Davton siqned the Under 2 MOU,a global compact qfai�l • Reflective-learn from past experiences to better understand vulnerabilities and strengths. among cities,states and regions worldwide to limit the increase in global average temperature to • Flexible-adopt alternative strategies in response to changing situations. below 2 degrees Celsius(3.6 degrees Fahrenheit). • Resourceful-identify altemative ways to use resources at times of crisis. This Global Climate Leadership Memorandum of Understandinq recommits Minnesota to limit the • Inclusive-develop social connectivity and a sense of shared ownership. impact of climate change and to collaborate on actions that promote adaptation and resilience,with an eye • Redundant-create spare capacity purposely so can better accommodate disruption. toward maximizing benefits for both GHG emissions reduction and climate adaptation.Parties to the • Robust-implement systems that are well-conceived,constructed and managed. agreement will share best practices integrating projected climate impacts into planning and Learn from MPCA how community assets provide many co-benefits while increasing communitv investment.They will look to green infrastructure resilience to climate chanqe. solutions that maximize ecologic benefits while A report of the Association for Neiqhborhood and Housina Develoqment after Hurricane Sandy providing protection,and share best practices in demonstrated that communities with stronger pre-existing social networks recovered more quickly. designing and deploying these solutions.They will share innovative practices for financing and supporting climate adaptation. 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Continually revisit organizational policies and i � structures to respond to community needs and ideas and work toward greater equity. � i I, ! � � � Develop a culturally-specific mentaring, peer support, academic support, or similar � � program for an underserved population in the community(i.e., afterschool mentoring � ` program for at-risk youth, ESL program for immigrant population, etc.) � � 3 � Es� .__ ,_...._. _...._...._._._.........._._...,�,_, ,.�,,. ._..___.__..._.�s_................___w___._�. __._..M.m.._._.._._ . �_._...... E = Minnesota Pollution Gontrol Agency � Gantact � Web site policy �___�....___�______ ____ ___ http:/lgreenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bestPracticesDetail_actions.cfm?bpid=31&aid=895 5/19/2016 Minnesota GreenStep Cities Page 1 of 1 ! I � � l � � � � � i � Nome � About ( The 29 best practices � Becarrre a GreenStep City � Recognition � Ordinances � City lag-ii i ` GreenStep City Best Practices Economic and Community Development � � � � Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience � no. �9 I ' � � Plan and prepare for extreme weather, �dapt tc� ` � changing climatic conditians, and foster stronger I � ; cammunity connectedness and social and economic { � vitality. � i _ � __._ __. __�_ �___ __�____� �___�_.� �_�_.___.___ ��.__�� .__ .____ F Bf.'S'� PC�iCtICe AC�IOCt 5 [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ] [all actions] , � � ; '. � f Protect public and critical facilities and infrastructure with practical � � mitigation measures to reduce physical damage and sustain functions j � :� during extreme weather events. � � k i � i ,_ .—�...w.. s.�. �..,_.�� .....m.,.,.m..e.. . . ... ..a...,a..aa�.�m,,...�........ � ..�..,..�,�.,�.�.�.�..«.«w«..,,w,..�.�,e.,.mw.w�._.,.,......„� i ._. ...... ._. .. . ._.:.....__"�___._._m_�..�_....-.—.. .. _._ s � � � a � �. implementation Toals � Star Rating � Wha's do�ng it � � � ° �` ._._m.... �_—__, �� E ___W_ __._ �_��__.____ _._ _y_.._._._________ __ . .__�_� — .___._ _, � ; � � I � Protect city-owned buildings(e.g., city halUoffices, police/fire stations, public works, � ' ; park/rec buildings, community centers,etc.)and non-water infrastructure(such as � ; overhead power lines)against the potential for extreme weather damage such as ; � flash flooding from extreme rainfall. ; i y � � Encourage/incentivize private bulding owners to take basic actions to prevent extreme � � � weather damage, such as from sewage backup, by installing appropriate � � devices/retrofits. ( k E i � � Update vulnerability assessment of water supply, sewer infrastructure or wastewater � treatment facilities, taking into account precipitation trends and projections. Implement � cost-effective measures to maintain operations during, and increase resilience for, � ; � extreme precipitation events. 3 ; � , i ___ .... ._._�_,�_. ___ ��._.�.� _._ �___��..� �W.� _� �.__��___.__� __� __..__�� _ _..� _ � ��Minnesot� Pallution Control Agency � �CQntact � Web site policy �� I._._�. __..___ _�. _____..__ ________.___________ _ ___.____.._ __� ___�____.�__ http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bestPracticesDetail_actions.cfm?bpid=31&aid=896 5/19/2016 Minnesota GreenStep Cities Page 1 of 1 � � � I i � � � � � Home � About � The 29 best practices � Become a GreenStep City ( Recagnition � Ordinances � City log-ii I � GreenStep City Best Practices Economic and Community Development � i , � ; € _ ; Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience � r�o, �,g j 4 � j : �� Plan and prepare fc�r exfr�me weather, ad�pt to ; � � changing elim��ic canditians, and fos�er stror�ger ; � cammunity connectedness and social and econamic i ; vit�lity. ! - i � - � _.-- _. .___— _. ._ �_ __�_.�� _ _. .. ._.____� , ��.___�_____ �___e____� _ � Be�t Practice Action 6 [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ] �an a�t�ons� � � ; ; � ; Increase the capacity of buildings and infrastructure ta reduce the � � �. urban heat island effect, better manage stormwater, use locally � ; available energy resources, and decrease GHG emissions while � : increasing resilience. s ; i � � ; _.._. ..._ _ _.._�. . _ _ _.___._.� � �_._._ �__ �_ _� �.�_._._� . ._._... � � _ w.��.�._.._.��._ �_ � � ' t Implementatian Taols � Star Rating � Who's doing it � � � �_ _ _ ��__ .__ ... __,,_.,.. _.. .�._� _ � � ....._...�. _ ____,____� . _. �_ ��__� ___� � _ � 1 ; Identify city-owned buildings needing repair/maintenance of roofs, parking lots,or � � � landscaping. Install cool or green roofs, cool pavements and/or vegetative cover i � ; (including trees), as feasible, in addition to other energy efficiency measures during � ! repair/maintenance, renovation or new construction of city-owned buildings and sites. � � � ? � � Provide a financial incentive for new and existing private buildings to install cool or � ` green roofs, cool pavements and vegetative cover(including trees) in addition to other � � ; energy efficiency measures. �9 � � ! � ' � � �° Improve the local energy infrastructure using city rights-of-way to enable distributed i � ; renewable energy systems and micro-grids that can improve electric system j resiliency. ` 1 3 � i ....�..r._...�,........ __"____.._.....,.�...._._....... ._ ....._ � Minnesata Pollution Control Agency � Cantact M Web site policy http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bestPracticesDetail_actions.cfm?bpid=31&aid=897 5/19/2016 Minnesota GreenStep Cities Page 1 of 2 j 3 � t I ( � � � E Home � About � The 29 best practices ( Become a GreenStep City � Recognitian � (?rdinances � City log-in � Contact � GreenStep City Best Practices Economic and Community Development ? � - 3 ' Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience � no. 29 ~� ' �a aE � � Plan �nd prepare for extreme weather, �dapt to sustai jchanging climatic conditions, and foster stronger contlrc 1 ; cammunity cannectedness and sacial and economic � �aura. � i . vitality. �, i i = I 3 m _.....,,,,.....,. �. ........w____ __._....,,,. � � BeSt PI'c9C'�IC@ �11C'�1011 � [ 1 2 3 4 5�6 7 ] [all actions]�� i Make long-term investments Chrough sustainable best practice actions � 3 to prepare for anticipated climate impacts and increase resiliency over ! � time. � � � ' _. _. _ . .__._ _. _� w_ _ _..___�_ � __�___ . _.. . , __ ...�__. �. .____ _.__..____ � �_ �� , Tmplementatian Tools � Star Ratmg E�� Who's doing it ' � ; '' .,; : �.. _ ___ .�__._________. .� _. __._ m_e ._� _� �._� _.� ___._.___� : i � � Implement one or more of the foilowing GSC best practice actions to increase ` � ' community resilience through energy savings,improved air quality, and active living: i i � j i • efficient outdoor street lighting(BP 4.3-anv star level) '_ • outdoor parking lotlramp lighting(BP 4.7-any star level) � ; _ � • active living campaign outcomes(BP 12.2-3 star) � � • transit or bikelcar share program(BP 12.6-anv star level) � � I ! • restrictions on residential wood burning(BP 23.1 -3 star) � j ' �° � Implement one or more of the following GSC best practice actions to increase � � c o m m u n i t y r e s i l i e n c e w i t h i m p r o v e m e n t s t o g r e e n a n d g r a y i n f r a s t r u c t u r e: � 1 � • city-wide tree canopy(BP 16.3-3 Star) i ; • ongoing retrofit program to reduce pollutant loads(BP 17.5-3 Star) 4 I E � f • inflow and infiltration(I&I)and water loss programs(BP 20.3-3 Star) i l � � Implement one or more of the following GSC best practice actions to incorporate � � community resilience in construction projects: ? � � � • adopt sustainabie building policy for private buildings seeking financial support and � � regulatory approval(BP 3.3-3 Star) � ( ; • multiple street reconstruction with stormwater and urban trees(BP 11.3-3 Star) � http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bestPracticesDetail_actions.cfm?bpid=31&aid=898 5/19/2016 PROGRAM/PROJECT UPDATES—May 2016 MN GREENCORPS MEMBER The City was awarded the opportunity to host a MN GreenCorps member from September 2016 to August 2017.The member will work with City staff and the Environmental Commission to further the City's efforts with GreenStep Cities actions, Resilience and Sustainability Planning, and Natural Resources Management Plan implementation. MPCA RESILIENCE PLAN GRANT APPLICATION The City applied for a grant for resilience and sustainability planning as part of its upcoming comprehensive planning update. It is expected that successful applicants will be notified by July 13. The Environmental Commission is researching the topic of resilience and will be working on the plan in the coming months. NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN (NRMP) Adopt-an-Open Space Program The City is working to process its first Adopt-an-Open Space application for a resident volunteer who removed a large amount of buckthorn on City property as part of a volunteer project and wants to plant new trees and grasses and care for the area for a year or two. Staff is following the guidelines for open space parcels approved by the Environmental Commission in 2014 as well as the NRMP in reviewing the application and proposed work plan. Bassett Creek Nature Area A locally based volunteer group has committed to picking up litter and debris and removing buckthorn, garlic mustard and random brush piles left from storm damage in an effort to improve the nature area and to give back to its community.The group has expressed interest in returning periodically to do more work in this area. WATER RESOURCES 2016 Bassett Creek Native Vegetation Project Work on the 2015-16 streambank stabilization project will be wrapping up in the next couple weeks and the City's native vegetation contractor will begin preparing to seed and plant new vegetation in the project area. The establishment of native vegetation will continue over two additional growing seasons. Adopt-a-Pond Program This new service-based program was established in the spring. Already a fourth pond location is in the process of being adopted. In addition, the volunteers that adopted DeCola Ponds A, B, and C have been out twice and so far have collected 6 large bags of garbage from within the ponds and two loads of buckthorn and other branches and logs removed from the pond areas.The group will be visiting the pond system often throughout the year. Long-Term Flood Damage Reduction Study for Medicine Lake Road &Winnetka Avenue Area (includes DeCola Ponds neighborhood) The City Councils of Golden Valley, Crystal, and New Hope will be meeting the evening of May 31 to hear a presentation on the results of the study and the potential establishment of a governance body like the joint water commission to oversee the implementation of flood reduction projects over the life of the long term plan. Wetlands Wetland applications were received for the Blue Line Extension light rail project (no loss determination for wetlands deemed to be incidental and not regulated by WCA) and for a parking lot expansion project at 9000 10th Avenue North (Luther Auto). PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS Current Applications 6100 Olson Memorial Highway—Conditional Use Permit and variances to allow the installation of a cell tower in an Industrial zoning district. Planning Commission recommended approval (6-0) on April 25. Scheduled for City Council on May 17 and Board of Zoning Appeals on May 24. Fired Up Studios (1000 Boone Ave N)—Conditional Use Permit to allow for retail sales incidental to other uses in an Industrial zoning district as part of a ceramics studio. Scheduled for Planning Commission on May 23. Morrie's Heritage Car Connection (710 Pennsylvania Ave 5)—Conditional Use Permit to allow for classic car rental in the I-394 Mixed Use zoning district. Scheduled for Planning Commission on May 23. 9050 Golden Valley Road—General Land Use Plan Map and Zoning Map Amendments. Proposal to redesignate 9050 Golden Valley Road from High Density Residential to Office and rezone from R-4 to Business and Professional Office. Scheduled for Planning Commission on May 23. 1015 Quebec Ave N—Shoreland Overlay setback variance to allow for the reconstruction of a front entrance to a home within 50' of Bassett Creek. Scheduled for the Board of Zoning Appeals on May 24. 6824 Knoll St N—Side yard variance for the construction of a garage addition. Scheduled for the Board of Zoning Appeals on May 24. Mortenson (700 Meadow Ln N)—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. Plan includes a robust landscape plan and stormwater management plan. Planning Commission recommended approval (6-0) on May 9. Scheduled for City Council on June 7. Ashley Ballet Arts Academy(1000 Boone Ave N)—Conditional Use Permit to operate a ballet studio in an Industrial zoning district. Planning Commission recommended approval (6-0) on May 9. Scheduled for City Council on June 7. Other Items R-2 Zoning District—Zoning Text Amendment to update and revise the R-2 section of the Zoning Code. Planning Commission discussed on April 11. Planning Commission recommended approval (6- 0) on May 9. Scheduled for City Council on June 7. Temporary Events—Zoning Text Amendment to remove this section from the Zoning Code, as it will now be covered under the Special Events section of the City Code. Planning Commission recommended approval (6-0) on May 9. Scheduled for City Council on June 7.