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2017-05-22 EC Agenda Packet AGENDA GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION May 22, 2017, Monday @ 6:30pm Council Conference Room (across from Council Chambers) Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Rd 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2017 (5 min) 3. Review 2017 Annual Work Plan (5 min) 4. Resilience & Sustainability Plan - Review Goals, Objectives, Policies (30 min) 5. GreenStep Cities Inventory— Review Best Practices 6, 13, 19 and 23, BP17.1 and BP1.6 (45 min) (Action requestedJ 6. Election of Officers (10 min) (Action requested) 7. Program/Project Updates (5 min) 8. Council Updates 9. Other Business 10. Adjourn This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006(TTY: 763-593-3968)to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic, Braille, audiocassette, etc. GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Regular Meeting, Minutes April 24, 2017 Commissioners Present: Tracy Anderson, Tonia Galonska, Lynn Gitelis, Dawn Hill, Larry Johnson and Jim Stremel Staff Present: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist, Hannah Garry, GreenCorps Member and Claire Huisman, Administrative Assistant Absent: Commissioner Debra Yahle Call to Order Lynn Gitelis called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Approval of Reqular Meetinq Minutes MOVED by Hill, SECONDED by Anderson, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2017 regular meeting as amended. Annual Report and 2017 Work Plan MOVED by Hill, SECONDED by Stremel and the motion carried unanimously to approve the Environmental Commission's Annual Report and 2017 Work Plan as amended. (Discussion ensued to add "review of the current recycling contract" under #7 in the work plan.) GreenStep Cities Inventorv MOVED by Stremel, SECONDED by Hill and�he motion carried unanimously to approve Best Practice #22 Solid Waste Reduction: Actions 2, 4 & 6 for entry into the GreenStep Cities website. MOVED by Hill, SECONDED by Johnson and the motion carried unanimously to approve Best Practice #11 Living Streets: Actions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 for entry into the GreenStep Cities website as amended. MOVED by Galonska, SECONDED by Stremel and the motion carried unanimously to approve Best Practice #17 Stormwater Management: Actions 3 & 5 for entry into the GreenStep Cities website as amended. Action #1 will be reconsidered at a future meeting after further review and revision by staff. MOVED by Anderson, SECONDED by Galonska and the motion carried unanimously to approve Best Practice #24 Benchmarks & Community Engagement: Actions 1, 2 & 3 for entry into the GreenStep Cities website as amended. Proqram/Proiect Updates Eckman discussed the concern regarding residents feeding wildlife and that the approach so far has been to provide targeted information to dissuade the feeding. In the future, the City may want to consider updating city code to prohibit feeding wildlife with a few exceptions such as birds. Currently, the code only prohibits feeding deer. Communication regarding this subject is planned for 2017 via newsletter or website. It was also noted that staff will give a presentation on the Sustainability and Resilience G:\Environmental Commission\Minutes\2017�4-April\04-24-17 EC Minutes.doc Minutes of the Environmental Commission April 24, 2017 Page 2 of 2 Plan at the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Conversation with the Planning Commission on May 8, 2017. The complete update is on file. Other Business Environmental Commission Chair and Vice-Chair will be elected at the next meeting. Adiourn MOVED by Hill, SECONDED by Galonska, and the motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 pm. Claire Huisman Administrative Assistant G:\Environmental Commission\Minutes\201'7�4-April\04-24-17 EC Minutes.doc city af ��, ;. r�lde� � 1 �1 Ph sical Develo ment De ar#ment �V�. �''�l y � � 763 593 �fJ30/763 593 3988(f�ax) Date: May 18, 2017 To: Environmental Commission From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist Subject: 2017 Annual Work Plan (:ity Council reviewed the Commission's 2017 annual work plan at its May 9, 2016 work session. The Council made no changes to the work plan, which is listed below for reference. The work plan will guide the Commission's efforts over the course of the next year. 1. Complete the Sustainability and Resilience Plan; condense and insert into 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update 2. Continue to provide input on other chapters of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update 3. Complete the GreenStep Cities Inventory of current best practice actions 4. Engage in new initiatives within GreenStep Cities program, consistent with the Sustainability and Resilience Plan, including: a. Sustainable Purchasing b. Green Business Development c. Energy and Climate related actions d. Removing barriers for Vertical Greenhouses/Urban Farming 5. Pollinators a. Create a broad pollinator policy b. Consider a ban on neonicotinoids/coated seeds 6. Continue to assist in implementing the Natural Resources Management Plan 7. Recycling a. Assist in preparing recycling contract for 2018 b. Explore organics options c. Explore textile options (3:\Environmental Commission\Memos ci��y c�f c��den � �C�. ��T Physical Development Department 763-593-8030/763-593-3988(fax) Date: May 18, 2017 T'o: Environmental Commission F'rom: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist Hannah Garry, MN GreenCorps Member Subject: Resilience and Sustainability Plan - Draft Goals, Objectives, and Policies For the past several months the City has been working to develop its first Resilience and Sustainability Plan. Once completed the plan will be included as a chapter in the City's 2040 C;omprehensive Plan. The Commission identified the completion of this project as its top priority im its 2017 annual work plan. V1/ith the assistance of its consultant, the City prepared a set of draft goals, objectives and policies for the plan in early May. These were based on themes that emerged from the community engagement process, which included the risk and vulnerability assessment, and feedback provided by residents and commissioners. The proposed goals, objectives, and policies were presented to the Planning Commission during the "Comp Plan Conversation" on May 8th 2017. City Council members also reviewed these at the Council Manager meeting that took place the f�ollowing evening, May 9th 2017. T�he attached goals, objectives, and poticies were revised to reflect comments made by residents, planning commissioners, and council members. Please review these for the May Commission nneeting and come prepared with any comments you may have. Staff requests that the Commission provide feedback on this draft list so it may inform the next phase of writing. G:\Environmental Commission\Memos �a;� Proposed Goals & Objectives - ��r Resilience and Sustainability — 2040 Comprehensive Plan � �.._ Gv2o4o 2040 Resilience & Sustainability Chapter Goal 1 : Promote and Develop Clean, Renewable Energy Remove barriers and increase renewable energy use to strengthen and diversify the energy grid and mitigate climate-related impacts Objectives • Promote ways to increase renewable energy use, purchase, and generation • Support programs that enable community members to participate in community renewable energy projects • Encourage new development, redevelopment, and retrofit projects to add renewable energy capacity or infrastructure • Continue to incorporate renewable energy or its supporting infrastructure into City projects and operations • Partner with other public entities, utility companies, and private sector to provide clean energy infrastructure and accomplish energy goals Preliminary Policies • Communicate opportunities and information about clean, renewable energy to the public • Create and review renewable energy standards or ordinances that remove barriers and encourage appropriate renewable energy installations • Create a transparent and consistent permit process for residents and businesses to install renewable energy systems • Use solar mapping tools to identify potential solar resources and share mapping tools with residents and businesses • Evaluate new energy technologies as they become available and incorporate into City projects and operations as appropriate • Create a clean energy goal, at a minimum consistent with the State's goals Goal 2: Improve Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Lighting and Infrastructure Energy efficiency improvements will decrease costs and lower energy-related emissions Objectives • Provide education and communication to residents and businesses about rebates, audits, and other opportunities to decrease energy costs and lower energy-related emissions • Integrate energy efficiency best practices information and assistance into building permit process • Encourage an integrated approach to designing building and infrastructure systems (heating, cooling, water, etc.) • Maximize the energy efficiency of all public buildings, campuses, infrastructure, and operations • Improve fuel efficiency of City vehicle fleet • Encourage fuel/charging stations or supporting infrastructure for low emissions vehicles • Partner with other public entities, utility companies, and private sector to maximize energy efficiencies �Y' Comprehensive Plan Conversations — Sustainability and � Resilience GV2040 Preliminary Policies • Provide incentives to residents and businesses who add energy efficiency improvements • Integrate energy efficiency standards and sustainable design features into project review and approval processes • Require higher efficiency standards and/or renewable energy generation or infrastructure for projects that receive City financial support • Adopt a voluntary sustainable/green building code for new development • Create or participate in outreach programs to promote energy conservation • Connect property owners with assistance providers who offer energy audits and assistance • Partner with non-profit organizations, local utilities and/or the state energy office to provide energy savings opportunities to low income residents • Continue to work with regional partners to connect and expand options for multi-modal transportation (see Transportation Chapter) • Explore the purchase of low emissions vehicles for City operations • Install fuel/charging stations or supporting infrastructure for low emissions vehicles at City campuses and public parking areas • Encourage fuel/charging stations or supporting infrastructure at commercial and office sites and parking ramps Goal 3: Promote Waste Reduction, Recycling and Composting Compr�ehensive managemenf of waste will lower energy costs and reduce energy-related emissions Objectives • Continue to partner with other public entities to reduce costs, provide improved services, and meet state goals • Create goals for solid waste reduction, recycling, and organics/composting for City operations as well as residential and commercial sectors • Increase accessibility to composting/organics recycling • Take advantage of opportunities to expand the recycling program or recyclable products (i.e. organics, textiles, electronic waste, certain plastics, other) • Research options for improving the management of yard waste, woody brush and soil • Explore opportunities to improve efficiencies in solid waste removal • Motivate residents, businesses, and institutions to reduce, reuse and recycle waste Preliminary Policies • Provide education and incentives to residents and businesses to reduce waste and recycle • Explore the potential of implementing organized collection systems, including residential and business/institutional source separated organics collection • Review the frequency of waste and recycling pickups • Facilitate more fix-it clinics in Golden Valley • Promote City drinking water as alternative to bottled water(strategy) • Require that City events are zero waste events 2 �` Comprehensive Plan Conversations — Sustainability and ��- Resilience GV2040 Goal 4: Protect and Enhance the Natural Environment Protect the natural environment and enhance it to mitigate weather and climate-related impacts Objectives • Preserve open spaces and natural areas and seek to expand these areas as opportunities arise • Increase the amount of trees and native vegetation cover including pollinator habitat • Preserve and enhance wetlands, streams and lakes • Ensure a healthy, diverse tree canopy coverage • Encourage the construction of green infrastructure to enhance water quality and reduce stormwater runoff rates, volumes, and nutrient loads • Reduce urban heat island effect • Protect and maintain air quality • Partner with public and private entities to enhance the natural environment and build resilience • Continue to engage the public and provide education on environmental topics and opportunities • Support community efforts to improve the natural environment Preliminary Policies • Support the goals and policies of the City's Natural Resources Management Plan and reference this plan when evaluating protection and enhancement of the natural environment • Maintain and improve natural infrastructure assets such as streambanks, wetlands, ponds, and rain gardens • Identify areas with steep slope vulnerabilities and consider policies regarding protection • Utilize an adaptive management approach to protection, preservation, and enhancement of natural areas • Establish land management standards and practices that lower inputs and maximize resilience (i.e. utilize low maintenance turf, replace turf with native and resilient species wherever possible) • Reduce the use of chemicals, such as fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, that have potentially negative impacts on natural resources and human health • Continue to take a proactive approach in efforts to identify and treat diseased and insect-infested trees in a timely manner through implementation of the City's shade tree disease program • Continue to monitor and prepare for invasive species and pathogens that could significantly damage the City's vegetation and water resources • Increase tree canopy in areas with low coverage, high heat vulnerability (non-residential areas, high impervious surface coverage), and areas exposed to more vehicle exhaust • Reforest or increase tree canopy coverage in areas that have experienced significant tree loss due to storms, disease, insect-infestation, or other • Increase the ratio of tree planting to tree removal • Increase native species planted in publicly owned parking lots or heavily-paved areas to enhance stormwater management and provide habitat to pollinators and other wildlife • Continue to review development proposals for conformance with environmental ordinances regarding tree preservation, water quality, wetland protection and mitigation, shoreland protection, and consistency with the Natural Resource Management Plan • Encourage, through education or incentives, development that saves or increases green spaces and protects areas with high ecological diversity 3 Comprehensive Plan Conversations — Sustainability and Resilience GY2040 • Work with private property owners and developers to encourage reforestation and enforce the current tree preservation ordinance • Plan and budget for targeted invasive species removal and, where appropriate, native species replacement • Provide education on invasive species removal and work with homeowners to limit the spread of invasive species from private properties • Budget for adequate urban canopy coverage and increased tree planting after unexpected disturbances (disease, storm damage, etc.) that lead to tree loss • Support the goals and policies of the City's surface water management plan and the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Watershed Management Plan • Update shoreland management ordinance consistent with state requirements • Encourage the preservation or establishment of native and natural vegetation near shorelands • Encourage businesses and residents to retain stormwater runoff onsite and to reuse it whenever feasible • Conduct education and outreach on the effects of nutrient loads and contaminants in stormwater on local water quality • Integrate green infrastructure into City capital improvement projects • Provide information to community members about water use and conservation • Expand environmental education programs with schools and in the community and involve community members in hands-on land restoration and stewardship projects • Provide information and assistance to residents on natural landscaping techniques, including rain garden installation and creation of pollinator habitats • Review and update lawn maintenance ordinance to encourage native, low water-use plantings • Review ordinances with respect to wood burning Goal 5: Plan for Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure Objectives • Protect and maintain constructed and natural systems that provide critical services • Design stormwater infrastructure to consider emerging climate patterns • Minimize the excavation of public streets and disruption to public services • Reduce the opportunities for power outages • Support well-planned improvements to the private utility and communications networks that provide redundancy, efficiency and security • Continue to explore and incorporate new and emerging technologies to construct, rehabilitate, maintain and manage public assets and infrastructure in an efficient, cost effective manner • Develop strategies to fund infrastructure renewal Preliminary Policies • Support the goals and policies in the Water Resources and Transportation Chapters of the Comprehensive Plan • Continue to assess public buildings and sites for vulnerabilities to extreme weather, and make improvements to reduce or prevent damage and sustain function • Encourage private building owners to take actions that will increase resilience • Support improvements to the natural gas network, electric grid, and smart grid technologies 4 �-`` Comprehensive Plan Conversations — Sustainability and ` Resilience GV2040 • Support microgrids (combined heat and power, distributed energy of wind and solar, and district energy) that provide redundancy, efficiency and security • Work with public and private partners to plan and schedule infrastructure projects to reduce disruptions and decrease costs • Engage natural gas and electric utility in discussions to include City's energy and resilience goals in franchise agreements • Encourage joint trench construction and construction of duct banks and conduits • for future expansion of facilities within public right-of-way, where appropriate • Continue to utilize trenchless technologies to rehabilitate underground infrastructure • Plan, design and maintain infrastructure to accommodate emerging vehicle technology (connected, automated, and connected automated vehicles) • Work with the electric utility to identify opportunities to enhance the electric grid to be more resilient to power outages • Reduce impervious surface area where possible and use lighter colored pavements and building materials to mitigate urban heat island effect • Improve the redundancy and reliability of back-up energy for critical infrastructure • Design infrastructure to minimize environmental and public health impacts • Consider life cycle costs, including operations and maintenance costs, when planning projects and selecting construction materials • Integrate multi-benefit green infrastructure into public capital projects • Continue to reduce the inflow and infiltration of clear water into sanitary sewer system • Continue to review operations and maintenance procedures and practices in response to climate impacts Goal 6: Increase Community Resilience and Preparedness Objectives • Prepare to maintain public health and safety during extreme weather and climate related events • Ensure all residents are prepared to respond to emergency situations • Establish a reliable, modern communication infrastructure that is accessible to all residents • Promote social connectedness • Promote economic resilience to acute and chronic stressors • Prepare for and respond to climate related public health impacts Preliminary Policies • Coordinate with regional partners to ensure basic needs of all residents are met during an emergency • Continue to routinely review and participate in updating the County Hazard Mitigation Plan • Identify staff responsible for City preparedness, emergency response, and recovery efforts for each type of event • Designate appropriate facilities that will be made available to the public as community safe shelters and arrange for adequate provisions and backup power • Conduct education and outreach on the health impacts of air pollution, longer allergy seasons, extreme heat, and vector-borne disease • Make air conditioned public facilities available during poor air quality days and high heat days 5 ,, �y Comprehensive Plan Conversations — Sustainability and Resilience GV2040 • Continue to participate in FEMAs National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System to maintain a higher level of floodplain management in exchange for lower flood insurance premiums for eligible properties • Develop a volunteer community preparedness program • Strengthen relationships with community organizations to support the most vulnerable residents • Provide education to residents on what actions they can take to reduce their risk to extreme weather and climate related events • Coordinate with emergency dispatch and first responders to address the specific concerns of residents who may be more vulnerable in each type of event • Make emergency communications available in multiple languages and platforms • Prepare to communicate when power and communications networks are down • Facilitate relationship building between members of the community across age, ethnicity, income, and/or other demographic differences • Support and promote opportunities for public engagement in sustainable efforts • Promote and report on the City's sustainability projects and initiatives • Explore opportunities to strengthen and diversify the local economy • Foster small business and green business development • Develop a post-disaster impact assessment in partnership with the local business community • Promote low-income weatherization and heating assistance programs through City communication mediums • Promote local food production, sales, and consumption and remove barriers for urban farming (i.e. vertical farms, community gardens) 6 �i ty o,f �44��;�� ,;� ��d�n � �C�. �.''� Ph�sical Llevelopment Department 763-593-8030/763-593-3988 ifax) Date: May 18, 2017 70: Environmental Commission From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist Hannah Garry, MN GreenCorps Member Subject: GreenStep Cities Inventory Best Practices 6, 13, 19 and 23, BP17.1 and BP1.6 Golden Valley entered the GreenStep Cities program in April 2016 and will be recognized as a "Step 2" city in June 2017. In order to become a "Step 3" city, Golden Valley must document the completion of 16 best practices, including 10 specific best practices required by the program. Each best practice encompasses a variety of actions a city may take in order to complete it. The attached 14 entries describe actions the city has already taken or are ongoing and serve as a way to benchmark the City for further progress. After being rated these entries should be sufficient for completion of Best Practices 6, 13, 19 and 27. Also attached are two separate actions. One of these (BP17.1) was reviewed at the Commission's April meeting and it was determined that more investigation was needed before entering it on to the GreenStep Cities uvebsite. The other (BP1.6) describes an action that was recently completed through a partnership with the Minnesota GreenCorps member hosted by Great Plains Institute. Best Practice 6—Comprehensive Plans Action# 1 Adopt a comprehensive plan Action#2 Demonstrate regulatory ordinances comply with comprehensive plan Action#3 Include requirements in plans for intergovernmental coordination Action#4 Include ecologic provisions in the comprehensive plan Best Practice 13—Efficient City Fleets Action #2 Use fuel-efficient vehicles that are of the optimal size and capacity Action #3 Establish no-idling practices Action #4 Phase in bike,foot or horseback modes for police, inspectors, and other City staff G:\Environmental Commission\Memos Best Practice 19—Surface Water Quality Action#4 Adopt a shoreland ordinance for all river and lake shoreland areas Action#5 Adopt goals to revegetate shoreland Action#6 Implement an existing TMDL implementation plan Best Practice 23— Local Air Quality Action#2 Regulate outdoor wood burning Action#3 Conduct one or more policy or behavior change campaigns Best Practice 1,Action#6 Use a customized online energy efficiency tool to improve operations and maintenance of city-owned buildings Best Practice 17, Action# 1 Adopt and use Minnesota's Minimal Impact Design Standards BP6—Comprehensive Plans Action#1—Adopt a comprehensive plan • One star:Adopt a comp plan that is less than ten years old or adopt a land use plan that was adopted by the county or a regional entity less than 15 years ago • Two star: Include in your plan a sustainability section/chapter, an active living/placemaking/bike-ped section,or integrate sustainability goals and strategies into all chapters of your comprehensive plan,or articulate land development principles for creating a complete, compact and connected community • Three star:Adopt a development goal that new/infill projects generate enough tax revenue to pay for the related public infrastructure maintenance/replacement over multiple life cycles; reference a capital improvement plan that catalogues public system maintenance obligations by date and cost. Implementation Details In 2008 City Council adopted a comprehensive plan laying out the vision for the Golden Valley through 2030.The plan included a transportation chapter that addressed making improvements to bicycle and pedestrian facilities as well as improving trail connectivity. The 2040 comprehensive plan will include a chapter on sustainability and resilience and sustainability goals will be highlighted in all of the chapters. A specific bicycle and pedestrian section will be included in the transportation chapter including recommendations made by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Task Force. The Comprehensive Plan references the City's Capital Improvement Plan that catalogues public investments by date and cost, and the Planning Commission reviews the CIP every year for its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. For more information contact: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager jzimmerman@goldenvalleymn.gov 763-593-8099 Descriptive Links: http://www.�oldenvalleymn.�ov/plannin�/comprehensiveplan0 BP6—Comprehensive Plans Action#2—Demonstrate that regulatory ordinances comply with the comprehensive plan including but not limited to having the zoning ordinance explicitly reference the comprehensive plan as the foundational document for decision making. • One star: Document where in the zoning code or development regulation the comprehensive plan is referenced as a foundational document or that the purpose of the code is to implement the comprehensive plan • Two star: Comprehensive plan referenced in all land use and development ordinances and regulations in addition to zoning code ordinances • Three star: Individual ordinances or ordinance sections should be introduced with a "Purposes" section that includes language such as the following: "The XXX regulations specifically implement the following goals from the Comprehensive Plan" Golden Vallev Entrv Implementation Details: Chapter 11.90,Subdivision 7 (part B) of the City Code reads "The Comprehensive Plan for the City as adopted pursuant hereto,and any parts thereof or amendments thereto, shall serve as a guide to the City and its public officials as respects future development and zoning actions of and within the City." Reference to the Comprehensive Plan is often found in the "Purpose and Intent" subdivision of each section within the Zoning Chapter. It is also found in the Conditional Uses section.When planning applications(PUDs, CUPs, Rezonings and Land Use Re-guidings) are reviewed the "findings" section will acknowledge the application's consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. For more information contact: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager izimmerman@�oldenvalleymn.�ov 763-593-8099 Descriptive Links: http://weblink.ci.�olden-vallev.mn.us/Public/2/doc/502414/Pa�el.aspx BP6—Comprehensive Plans Action#3—Include requirements in comprehensive and/or other plans for intergovernmental coordination addressing land use and watershed/wellhead impacts, infrastructure, economic development and city/regional services. • One star: Include plan requirements(in a comp plan or another planning document) on coordinated action with surrounding or overlapping jurisdictions for several of these issues: land use,watershed/groundwater impacts,transportation, sewer and water,economic development, housing and foreclosures, police,fire, health; adopt a wellhead/source water protection plan • Two star:Convene discussions or enter into agreements(joint service or others)with surrounding communities on at least 3 of these issues. • Three star:Jointly invest in infrastructure to avoid duplication or improve performance; as part of inter-city discussions mentor another GreenStep city Implementation Details The Water Supply,Surface Water, and Transportation chapters of the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan all include policies that specifically outline continued cooperation and agreements with regional and state partners in order to accomplish the City's goals. The City purchases water from Minneapolis through the Joint Water Commission (JWC)which includes Golden Valley, Crystal and New Hope.The City is also a member of the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) along with eight other cities and has staff representatives on the BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee as well as the BCWMC Aquatic Plant Management/AIS Committee. The City has service agreements in place with St. Louis Park for inspections of properties located on the border of the two cities. Both Golden Valley and Saint Louis Park fire departments have mutual aid agreements in place as well. Lodging taxes from Golden Valley hotels go towards funding for Discover St. Louis Park, which promotes tourism in St. Louis Park and Golden Valley.The City also partnered with the City of Minnetonka and the City of Plymouth to enter into its current recycling contract. The City has agreements with several entities to ensure residents have access to parks and athletic facilities within City limits, including those owned by Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, Independent School Districts (ISD)#270 and #281, and the State of Minnesota. In 2015,the City entered into a joint powers agreement with Three Rivers Park District and the City of Robbinsdale for the establishment of Sochacki Park.The City additionally has an agreement with Saint Louis Park allowing residents of both cities use of Brookview Golf Course and Saint Louis Park's outdoor aquatic park at a reduced rate. The City also works with other municipalities and organizations to share public works equipment for milling and overlaying streets. Outcome Metrics/Measures As of 2017,the City has completed milling and overlaying on 3 miles of street using shared equipment. BP6—Comprehensive Plans In 2015,the JWC replaced a deteriorating 36-inch concrete water main delivering water from Minneapolis to Golden Valley, New Hope, and Crystal with 24 inch ductile iron pipe,which is more resistant to breaking. In 2016,the City began jointly funding the reconstruction of Douglas Drive (County Road 102) along with Hennepin County. IN 2017,the BCWMC completed a hydraulic and hydrologic modeling project to determine flood elevations across its member cities and evaluate the impacts of proposed projects on flood levels. For More Information Contact: Marc Nevinski, Physical Development Directory 763-593-8008 mnevinski@goldenvalleymn.gov Partners: Joint Water Commission, Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission, Hennepin County, Saint Louis Park, Plymouth, Minnetonka,Three Rivers Park District, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, ISD#270, ISD#281 BP6—Comprehensive Plans Action#4—Include ecological provisions in the comprehensive plan that explicitly aim to minimize open space fragmentation and/or establish a growth area with expansion criteria. • One star:Conduct a natural resource inventory(NRI) and incorporate the results into your comprehensive plan or long-term city vision. • Two star: Prioritize the NRI results through a natural resource assessment(NRA) involving the public so as to minimize the fragmentation and development of agricultural,forest,wildlife, and high quality open space lands in and around the city. • Three star: Identify priority natural resource protection areas in the comp plan and recommend strategies for integrating protection into the development process. Implementation Details The City updated its 2002 natural resource inventory in 2013 and used it to develop a Natural Resource Management Plan (NRMP)which was adopted in 2015.The NRMP incorporated feedback from a survey that was distributed to residents which included questions about level of satisfaction with the quality of nature areas and open spaces and what changes could be made to improve and protect them. The 2040 comprehensive plan will incorporate the NRMP into the Parks and Open Space chapter which will identify natural resource protection areas and recommend strategies for integrating protection into the development process. For more information contact: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist 763-593-8084 eeckman@�oldenvalleymn.�ov BP13—Efficient City Fleets Action#2—Right-size/down-size the city fleet with the most fuel-efficient vehicles that are of an optimal size and capacity for their intended functions. • One star:Survey each fleet vehicle by type, MPG and use; implement at least one right-size or down-size improvement (for example, use of a sedan instead of a pick-up truck for inspection work, use of a full electric utility vehicle in parks/public works, or one multi-purpose vehicle instead of two vehicles) • Two star:Adopt a vehicle purchasing policy/practice; right-size all vehicles in one portion of the city's fleet(for example, police,fire, public works, inspections) and report any vehicle reductions and improvement in the fleet's average MPG • Three star: Right-size all vehicles in the city's fleet and report vehicle reductions and improvement in the fleet's average MPG Golden Vallev Entry Implementation Details: Public works staff routinely survey vehicles by department for usage,function, and miles per gallon. Outcome metrics/measures: The City has 22 vehicles that are E85 compatible. For more information contact: Bert Tracy, Public Works Maintenance Manager 763-593-3981 btracy@goldenvalleymn.gov BP13—Efficient City Fleets Action#3—Phase in no-idling practices, operational and fuel changes, and equipment changes including electric vehicles,for city or local transit fleets. • One star: Monitor fuel usage and costs on a regular basis. Report data to fleet managers and users. Implement maintenance schedules that optimize vehicle life and fuel efficiency.Adopt a no-idling policy/practice or conduct training for more efficient driving. • Two star:Achieve a 1-Star rating and complete one or more of: (a) purchase or lease at least one highway-usable electric/hybrid-electric vehicle (EV); (b)add vehicles(and fueling stations as needed) using lower-carbon fuels (ethanol flexfuel, compressed natural gas, straight vegetable oil, biodiesel above the State-mandated 5%,other advanced biofuels); (c) add other alternative fuel vehicles • Three star:Achieve a 1-Star rating and add a full-electric vehicle, and/or install a solar-charging EV station (or purchase renewable electricity for EV charging) Golden Vallev Entrv Implementation Details: Staff take a proactive approach and have regular preventative maintenance done at set intervals, depending on the classification of the vehicles.Staff periodically reviews vehicle fuel usage and costs and have found that regular oil changes and fuel additives help to optimize the fleet's fuel efficiency and extend vehicle life. In 2013, public works staff reviewed its snowplowing zones and routes for streets and sidewalks in order to optimize fuel and labor efficiencies. In addition,the City purchased GPS (global positioning system)/AVL(automatic vehicle location)technology and installed it in all snow removal equipment. These actions have resulted in improved efficiency in operations, and a reduction in fuel usage and the application of chemicals(salt). Golden Valley City Council adopted a no-idling policy for City staff in 2008. Outcome metrics/measures: The City has 22 vehicles that are E85 compatible. For more information contact: Marshall Beugen,Vehicle Maintenance Foreman 763-593-8085 rri ki�u�;e r��,ugo_I.cie nva l leym n.�ov BP13—Efficient City Fleets Action#4—Phase in bike,foot or horseback modes for police, inspectors and other city staff. • One star: Police patrols on bike,foot,Segway or horseback • Two star: City inspectors or other staff on bike,foot or horseback • Three star: Report outcome measures resulting from actions: decreased costs, reduced vehicle miles traveled,fleet reductions,or other metrics Golden Vallev Entry Implementation Details: Bike patrol is primarily used by the Golden Valley Police Department as an outreach tool. Every summer bike patrol and the Golden Valley Fire Department host weekly events in public parks to strengthen connections with families in the community. GVPD also offers an annual bike-along where residents can tour Golden Valley trails with two police officers and learn about bike safety. Bike patrol is also used for enforcement in parks and on trails and in situations where it's beneficial for officers to be more covert. For more information contact: Jason Sturgis, Chief of Police 763-593-8059 jstur�is@goldenvallevmn.�ov BP19—Surface Water Quality Action#4—Adopt a shoreland ordinance for all river and lake shoreland areas • One star: Have a shoreland ordinance approved by the DNR or one consistent with state-wide shoreland standards (MR 6120.2500-06120.3900) • Two star:Adopt the Alternative Shoreland Standards or similar alternatives reviewed and consistent with recommendations of the DNR Area hydrologist that exceed the minimum standards of the DNR shoreland rules • Three star: Document 60-75%forested shoreland; achieve 2 Star rating and include one or both of: (1)a menu of mitigation measures,one or more of which to be attached to shoreland variances; (2) provisions for restoration of shore impact area and vegetative buffer with permanent protection for all new shoreland development Golden Vallev Entrv Implementation Details The City has a shoreland management ordinance (Section 11.65 of City Code)approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.All new shoreland development or alteration requires protection or restoration of shore impact area including a vegetative buffer. In the case of new development,the dedication of permanent conservation easements over a significant portion of the shoreland is required. For more information contact: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist 763-593-8084 eeckrnan�>�olc�Fnvalleyrnr�,�c.�<< Descriptive links: http;j�weblink.�i.golden-valley•rnn.us/Public/UocView.as�x?dbid=2&id=257326&pa�e=1&cr=1 BP19—Surface Water Quality Action#5—Adopt goals to revegetate shoreland and create a local program or outreach effort to help property owners with revegetation • One star: Collaborate with DNR and others and support/initiate an effort to measure shoreland status and set goals for needed restoration work and to locally promote DNR revegetation incentives and technical assistance • Two star:Achieve 1-star and report progress toward meeting goals for restoration of a specific percentage of shoreland • Three star: Enact a point-of-sale regulation that ensures shoreland revegetation as property is sold Golden Vallev Entry Implementation Details The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC), of which Golden Valley is a member, established the goal to, "maintain or improve shoreland integrity and implement stream restoration measures to maintain or enhance ecological functions as well as human health, safety, and welfare" in its 2015 Watershed Management Plan.This plan also identified the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shoreland habitat restoration grant program as a state funding source that cities and/or the BCWMC could obtain to fund shoreland projects(Section 5.2.2.4). The BCWMC Channel Maintenance Fund can be utilized by private property owners in the member cities to cover part of the costs of restoring and revegetating shoreland areas along streams. In the Surface Water chapter of its 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Golden Valley established the goals to "Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and maintain shoreland integrity" and "Improve the quality of Bassett Creek and city lakes to enhance the aesthetics and recreation opportunities in Golden Valley."The chapter also includes a water resources implementation program identifying projects that will improve water quality, potential funding sources,and proposed years of implementation.Several of these projects have been completed, are ongoing,or are planned. Outcome metrics/measures: The City has established over 4 miles of stream bank buffer since 2007. As of 2016,over 30 private properties had stabilized their own shorelines, 5 with the assistance of the Channel Maintenance Fund. 20 private properties have restrictions regarding vegetation and shorelines established through conservation easements. For more information contact: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist 763-593-8084 e_eckman(a��;ul�ier�v�lleymn.�ov Descriptive Links: http://bassettcreekwmo.or�/document wm -plans BP19—Surface Water Quality Action#6—Implement an existing TMDL implementation plan. • One star: Convene on a regular basis all entities that have been assigned waste load allocations (for point and non-point source pollution sources)to coordinate action on reducing waste loads • Two star:Work with all entities to jointly raise money,fund work and measure progress • Three star:Schedule work aimed at completing the TMDL plan within 10 years Golden Vallev Entry Implementation Details: The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC), of which Golden Valley is a member, has a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan for Sweeney Lake.The Main Stem of Bassett Creek was included in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA)'s Upper Mississippi River Bacteria TMDL and Protection Plan which was approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2014 and addresses the impairment due to fecal coliform.TMDL plans are carried out through the BCWMC's and individual member cities' Capital Improvement Programs and Surface Water Management Plans. All members of the BCWMC meet on a monthly basis to make sure TMDL implementation plans are being carried out. Golden Valley residents provide funding for BCWMC projects, including TMDL plans, through taxes collected by Hennepin County. Outcome metrics/measures: In 2014, as a result of the coordinated efforts of the BCWMC,the City of Golden Valley,the City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, and the MPCA to implement a TMDL plan, Wirth Lake was delisted from the Impaired Waters List. Descriptive Links: Main Stem Basset Creek: http://www.bassettcreekwmo.or�/lakes-streams/main-stem-bassett-creek For More Information Contact: Jeff Oliver, City Engineer 763-593-8034 ioliver@�oldenvalleymn.�ov Partners: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency BP23—Local Air Quality Action#2—Regulate outdoor wood burning, using model ordinance language, performance standards and bans as appropriate,for at least one of the following: a. Recreational burning b. Outdoor wood boilers • One star: Regulate outdoor wood burning using nuisance ordinance language, referencing the MN Fire Code • Two star: Regulate outdoor wood boilers using the MPCA model zoning language • Three star: Ban (on a permanent or interim basis) or enforce performance standards for specific types of burning Golden Vallev Entrv Implementation Details Golden Valley has a City ordinance that regulates recreational fires(Section 10.23 of City Code) and provides guidance for recreational burning on the City website. Descriptive links: http://weblink.ci.�olden-vallev.mn.us/Public/DocView.aspx?dbid=0&id=470694�pa�e=1&cr=1 For more information contact: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager jzimmerman@goldenvallevmn.�ov 763-593-8099 BP23—Local Air Quality Action#3—Conduct one or more policy or education/behavior change campaigns on the topics below and document: a. Decreased vehicle idling in specific locations b. Participation in the Air Aware Employers program c. Adoption of a smoking-free policy at one or more multi-unit housing buildings, private or public d. Replacement of gasoline-powered equipment with lower polluting equipment e. Increased sales by retail stores of low and no-VOC household products • One star: Participate in the Air Aware Employers program; OR report the dimensions of and results from your vehicle-idling actions:for example, no idling in the downtown core. Report no- idling policies for city and school fleets in best practice 13 and for business fleets under 23.4 • Two star:Adopt a non-smoking ordinance for parks; report on your campaign with retail stores OR gasoline-replacement efforts • Three star: Report on the reach of your smoking-free policy Golden Vallev Entrv Implementation Details: Golden Valley adopted a Smoke Free Environment ordinance (Section 10.67 of City Code) in 2005.The ordinance prohibits smoking in: both indoor and outdoor dining areas of liquor and food establishments, within 25 feet of any outdoor dining area at any liquor or food establishment, public places, places of work, within 25 feet of entrances,exits,open windows, and ventilation intakes of public places and places of work, and in public parks and recreation facilities. The City adopted a no-idling policy for City staff in 2008. For more information contact: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager jzimmerman@�oldenvalleymn.�ov 763-593-8099 Descriptive Links: http://weblink.ci.�olden-vallev.mn.us/Public/2/doc/493�62/Pa�el.aspx BP17—Stormwater Management Action#1—Adopt and use Minnesota's Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) • One star: Use the MIDS calculator for new development and redevelopment site design • Two star:Work with MPCA or other stormwater staff to train city staff and to introduce MIDS to the city council • Three star:Adopt and implement the MIDS community assistance package Golden Vallev Entry Implementation Details: The vast majority of Golden Valley is located in the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission which adopted the MIDS community assistance package into its Watershed Management Plan in 2015. The Golden Valley City Council adopted Minnesota's Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) into its City code in 2015 as well. In accordance with the Watershed Management Plan,the City's stormwater management ordinance requires improvements and development proposals to incorporate MIDS. Engineering staff have attended training on using the MIDS calculator. Outcome measures/metrics Several developments and public projects have been required to follow the new guidelines since the City code was updated.This has resulted in a reduction in the amount of stormwater volume, sediment and phosphorus entering natural receiving waters within the City. For more information contact: Jeff Oliver, City Engineer (763) 593-8034 j�li�,�erC��c�lci�r��,��lle�mn.�� Descriptive links: hitp_/Iwek�link ci.golden_va.11ey._rr7r�.us(_Public�j2ldoc%494114f Pa�e1.a� Partners: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Minnehaha Creek Watershed District BP1—Efficient Existing Public Buildings Action#6—Benchmark energy usage, identify savings opportunities in consultation with state programs, utilities and others to implement cost-effective energy and sustainability improvements • One star: Customize the B3 Energy-Efficient Operations Manual (an online tool)for one city- owned/school building to implement routine updates and verification of lighting schedules, air handler unit schedules,and air handler mixed air temperatures • Two star: Complete 1 Star criteria for two buildings and report energy savings by calculating changes in run times or tracking improvements compared to a baseline in the 63 Benchmarking Database; OR report the use of an asset management tool and what level of life-cycle assessment is included (e.g., GHG,toxics,etc.) • Three star:Complete 2 Star criteria for all city-owned/school buildings able to use the Manual; OR complete the performance period and certify at least one building at gold-equivalent or better under a green building framework(such as the LEED O+M rating system)for existing buildings operations Golden Vallev Entry Implementation Details: During November and December of 2016 the City of Golden Valley worked with a Minnesota GreenCorps Member at the Great Plains Institute to implement the SB 2030 Energy Efficient Operations Manual (EEOM)for City Hall.The EEOM is a web tool developed by the Center for Sustainable Building Research out of the University of Minnesota. It allows local governments who use the B3 Benchmarking system to assess their buildings' energy use schedules, determine where energy is being wasted, and reconfigure schedules to save energy. It also allows staff to schedule the performance of inexpensive diagnostic tasks that will ensure any significant energy-wasting malfunction will be detected soon after it occurs. The GreenCorps Member worked with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor and a Water Resources Technician to evaluate City Hall's current schedule,found times the building was running unnecessarily, and adjusted the schedule to better fit the occupant needs of the building. Outcome metrics/measures: This work has resulted in an approximate energy savings of 27,000 kWh over the next year(equal to approximately$6,000 in savings). For more information contact: AI Lundstrom, Parks Maintenance Supervisor 763-593-8046 alundstrurr7�a��,c�lderiva_IiEyrrin,��y Descriptive links: hil�� /��www.k�3rnn.ur��opera'tiUrrs;index.htrnl . __ _ . PROGRAM/PROJECT UPDATES—May 2017 ENERGY Solar Sundial solar is in the process of installing solar panels on the Utility and Street maintenance buildings. The panels have been installed on the Utility maintenance building and are waiting for transformer work to be completed before hooking up the system. The street maintenance building should be installed later this month. COMMUNICATIONS TOPICS The May/June City News will include a story on the City's current solar projects as well as two shorter pieces on garlic mustard removal and Pollinator Week. More information on identifying and removing garlic mustard is available on the City's website, as well as a recipe for garlic mustard pesto. WATER RESOURCES The City is holding its annual public meeting to discuss its stormwater pollution prevention program.There will be an opportunity for the public to speak at the public hearing set for the June 20, 2017 City Council meeting. PLANNING AND ZONING AND DEVELOPMENTS See attached �� {�� £ � .� � � �� ' � �°� �nin �� t�r z� � � : � � � The Planning Report is published twice a month to keep City Council Members and Commissioners apprised nf current applications, to summarize action taken, and to report on items related to the physical and economic development of Golden Valley. MAY 17, 2017 .f�� .. . . .. .. . i�u Food Trucks in Residential Areas (Zoning Code Text Amendment)—The Planning Commission is considering possible regulations to govern foot trucks in residential areas for private events such as weddings or graduation parties. Discussed at the April 12 meeting and tabled to the May 22 meeting. � ,� �� LRT Citizen Advisory Committee—At their regular meeting on May 16, the Council appointed Stephan Watkins and Sten Pearson to serve on the METRO Blue Line Citizen Advisory Committee. They will join Alison Pence and Ben Colglazier, who serve on the Business Advisory Committee, as representatives for the City regarding design and construction of the light rail line. � ,. 2040 Comprehensive Plan—The fourth Comp Plan Conversation will take place on June 12. A mini Open House focusing on Water Resources will be held from 6 to 6:30 pm in the Council Conference Room. At 6:30 pm, staff and consultants will discuss topics in the proposed Water Resources chapter with the Planning Commission. Other Commissioners and members of the public are welcome to attend this 90 minute-long session. For a complete schedule of all of the Comp Plan Conversations planned in 2017, visit the Community Engagement section of the 2040 Comp Plan web site: bit.ly/GV2040CompPlan. Talo Apartments—A promotional video for the new Talo Apartments can be viewed on YouTube HERE. Addi�ional information about current development projects may be found on the . ; . .