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2017-08-28 EC Agenda Packet AGENDA GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAI.COMMISSION August 28, 2017,Monday�6:30pm Council Conference Room (across from Council Chambers) Golden Valley City Hail,7800 Golden Vafley Rd 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2017 (5 min) 3. 2040 Camprehensive Plan Update- Review Parks and Natural Resources Chapter Goals and �bjectives(30 min) 4. GreenStep Cities Inventory Review Best Practices 1, 2,3, 14, 19, 20,23, 26,27, 28 (45 min} (Action reguested) 5. Program/Project Updates (10 min) 6. Council Updates 7. Other Business 8. AdJourn r . ,,�.�...��. _.._ _.. �.�,._,.u_u._ _..__, — �.. ( This doeument is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Rlease call 763-593-$006(TTY:7b3-593-34b8}to make a request. �xampEes of alternate fflrmat� m • may inc(ude large print,electronic, Braill�,audiocassette,etc. �. , '�....�..�,.�.��.a, �.�_�.....,��v�,. �....r.�._..,,f�,�._�__. age 1 GULDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Regular Meeting, Minutes July 24, 2017 Commissioners Present: Tracy Ar�derson, Tonia Galonska, Lynn Gitelis, Dawn Hill and Larry Johnson Staff Present: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist; Claire Huisman, Administrative Assistant Also Present: Council Member Larry Fonnest and Abby Finis, Great Plains Institute Absent: Commissioners Jirn Stremel and Debra Yahle Call to Order Chair Hill called the meeting to order at 8:30 pm. At�proval of Res�ular Meeting Minutes MOVED by Gitells, SECONDED by Galonska, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2017 repular meeting. Resllience and Sustalnabilitv Plan Abby Finis presented the Resilience and Sustainability Draft Plan for the Commissions' review and discussion. Comments included the fotlawing: • A description of the GreenStep Cities program and rela#ion to the Resilience Plan should be added to the Introduction. • Possibly include tfie implementation strategies of each goal under the °goals, objectives, and policies" section �nstead of a separate implementation section. {Staff to check with Planning and Communications on this#ormatting.) + Implementation strategies should be rearranged in a lagical order and should follow that order in Tabls 1: Summary of Implementation Strategies. • It was noted that the subject of automobiles effecting the environment and infrastructure will be discussed in the Transportation Chapter of the Comp Plan. • Goal 2 should reference"State Building Cade"within �s implementation strategies. • Under Goal 5, the language regarding °iueVcharging stations"will be changed to "a�te�native fueVcharging stations" or similar language. • The question "What is an energy/climate action plan?° should be modified and placed +n a more appropriate area af the plan and not between Goals 1 and 2. • In Table �, change the column labeled "Ongaing?"to something more appropriate. • Several punctuation and spelling errors were nated and will be corrected. MOVED by Galonska, SECONDED by Johnson to approve the draft Resilience and Sustainabillty Plan as amended and submit to City Council for approval and Incorporation into the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Motion passed with 4 yes and 1 no. GreenStep Clties Inventorv—Tabled Review Best Practices 1, 2, 3, 14, 20, 23, 26, 27, 28 G:1Environmental CommissionlMlnutes1201717�1u1y\07-2417 EC Mlnutes.doc Page 2 Minutes of the Envirvnmental Commission July 24, 2Q17 Page 2 of 2 Pros�ramlProiect Uudates Eckman discussed Xcel Energy's Cammunity Energy Report for 2016 and showed graphs comparing the data on energy consumptian and CO2 emissions with the 20'I5 report. These graphs will be added to the website under Solar Energy. A group of volunteers has adopted a small apen space in the Bassett Valley to remove noxious weeds and invasive species and replace with nati�e shrubs, perennials and grasses. It was suggested by Comrnissioner Galonska ta take before and after pictures of this project for a fu#ure article which woufd aid to encoura�e more volunteer groups. Also discussed was the Minneapolis Park and Rec Board's pilot project to utilize goats to control invasive vegetation species in �s park system. Cauncil Updates Council member Fonnest stated that the Council approved a $3,500 budget for the Environmental Commission to use in 2018 for programming and educational pur�ases. Other Business Commissioner Johnson told of his idea to possibly work with the Planning Commission to host an educatianal Buckthorn public �went. Ad'�ourn MQYED by Gatonska� SECC)►�IDED by Anderson, and the mo#ion carried to adJourn the meeting at 8:31 pm. Claire Huisman Administrative Assistant G:1Environmental CommfsslonlMinutes1201717-Ju1y107-2417 EC Minutes.doc Page 3 �t�� C�� 1 �� :'� a� � �,$ �� : �� s�� T �' �.. �� Physlcal ,Deveic�gment Department 763-593-SO3q 1763-593-3988(fax) I Date: August 22, 2017 '�o: Enviranmental Commission Frorn: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist Subject: Comprehensive Plan—Parks and Natural Resources Chapter, Goals and Objectives As part of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan communtty engagement process, an open house and Planning Commission meeting were held on August 7, 2017 to discuss the Parks and Natural Resources goals and objectives.As a faliow-up to these meetings,the Environmental Commission would like to reView the parks and natural resources goals and objectives and provide additional comments as a group.The comments wi11 be forwarded to staff working on the plan ta inform the next phase a�writing. To prepare for the Parks and Natural Resources discussion,the following items are attached: 1. August 7, 2017 Planning Commission agenda packet 2. Minutes from August 7, 2017 Planning Commission meeting Please also reviewthe City`s Natural Resources Management Plan which can be found at http;�/www.�oldenvaNeymn �ov/n�tural-resc�urces natu�al-resources-mana�ement php. Came prepared wfth any comments yau might have on the Natural Resources Management Plan and the Parks and Natural Resources Chapter goals and objectives. G:1Environmental CommissionlhAemas Page 4 AGENDA Pianning Commission Comp Plan Conversation Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Cauncii Chambers Monclay,August 7, 2017 6 pm 1. 6-6:30 pm: Open House (Parks and Natural Resources} 2. 6:30-7:30 pm: Presentation and Discussion (Parks and Natural Resources) � This docum�nt is av�ailable in atternate formats upon a 72-hour request,piease c�ll ; - � 7b3-�93-$OOb(T'FY:763-593-3�6$)io make a request. Examples of afternate formats �. ntay indude large print,eiectrqniC,Braille,2udiocassette,etc. � Page 5 i t t�� t�f � _ � �� -� ��, �� C��'�1�.� ��. � � �� €..�` . `� ��.�� Park and Recreation D e artmen# P 763-512-2345/763-512-2344(f�x) Date: August 7,2017 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Rick Birno, Directar of Parks and Recreation Eric Eckman, Publi�Wo�ks Specialist Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Subject: 2040 Comprehensive Plan—Parks and Natural Resources Summary The Parks and Natural Resources Chapter is the sixth of seven chapters to be discussed as part of the 2Q17 update to the Cit�s Comprehensi�e Plan.Staff will host an apen house immediately prior to the Planning Commission me+eting as a way to share information and gather feedback. Members of the public and City Commissioners are invited to stay anc! participate in the discussion that follows. The presentation to tha Planning Commission includes the 2030 pe�formance assessments for all components of the Parks pragrams and amenities within the City including athletic facilitles, nature areas,natural resources,park structures,parks,special use areas,and#nfrastructure.The 2040 proposal includes improvem�nt performance goals for the existing 5ystem based on community input and Open Space and Recreation Commission wo�k sessions. Documented for this presentation is the most recent recommendations and resident input from the community which will be the basis for#he farmal deveiopment of the Parks plan,The proposed Parks plan will include goals,objectives, and policies that provide guidant�and policy direction for the long-term future of the City's park system either as a publicly-maintained local system ar in partnership with local, �egional and state agencies,The chapter wlll include ihe Natural Resources Management Plan,which was adopted by City Council in 2015.The plan can be found online at; h��p;//www.�oldenvallevmn.�ov(natural- resaurcesln atural-resaurces-mana�ement.oh� Attachments • Pa�ks Chapter Summary(1 Page) • Community Feedback Summary{2 pages) • Analysis of PoHcies in 2030 Comprehensive Plan Policies(7 pages) • Proposed Goats and Objectives for Parks Chapter�5 pages} Page 6 \ PARKS & NATURAL RESGIURCES CHl►PTER SUMMARY , 204o Comprehensive Plan GV20d0 Compre�ensive Plan Conversations- August 7, 20�7 Status The Aarks and Natural Resources Chapter is currently being develaped with numerous public input opportunities and multiple work sessions with the Open Space& Recreation Commission(O$RC). (n addition to these efforts,the Enviranmental Commission has worked with the OSRC in the input, development,and implementetion of the Naturai Resources Management Plan which will be included in the 2o,qo Comprehensive PEan document.Both the 4pen Space� Recreation Gommission and the Environmental Commission continue to work wi#h staff to fine tune recommended plan implementation for the Golden Vslley Park$ystem over the next�o years. Chapter 4verviQw The Chspter will provide planning guidance over#he next�o years based upon needs anticipated through 2040.The plan addresses tour key areas af the Golden Valley Park System.These areas include;the preservation of parks and acquisition of additianal park land,the commitment to delivering outstandin8 recreation and education oppartunities,a pledge to protect and enhance open spaces and nakural areas.and� passion to grow Brookview Golf end Recreation Area. Key issues that arejwill be examined within the plan include: • Provide and Malntain Parks,Na#ure Aret�s,and Green$pace-The community values and understands the importance of parks,outdoor amenities, nature areas,and green space as key assets of the City of Golden Valley. • Protec!and Add psrk Amenities for Currenf and Future Cammunit�r N�eds-Resident feedback supports that the City mainteins,improves,and replaces park amenities throughout the park system.- • Pursu�and Acquire Park Land and 4pen Spae�-The top goal identified in the cammunity responses at the hosted open house is to create(or expand)open space, parks,and#rails. • R�sponsiven�ss�City officials and staff must be cognizant of an ever-changing community and responsive to the growin,g and changing needs. � Support a City Environment for Aetire Living snd Healthy Lif�strl�s-The community values a park environment supportiva of active lifestyles by providing opportunities for physical activity for people who live>work,play,and learn in Golden Valley. • Protect and�nhane�Open Spaces and Nalurs)Areas-The community values its natural infrastructure including trees,native vegetation,and wetlands and wants to ensure these are managed in a resilient and sustaina6le manner. • Green T�chnolo�y-Staff should impiement green technology whenever appropriately possible for all park improvements. • Grow R�venue Producin�Sp�cial Use Ar�as-Fiscal resources produced from the City's unique variety of speciai use areas helps reduce expenses to the general fund and provides resources for reinvestment, • Implementation-Staff wil)work with residents,the Open Space and Recreation Commission and the City Council to develop priorities for capital expenditures that align with the goals of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. . :.,;,, Page 7 1 SUMMARY UF CCtMMUN�TY FEEDBACK Parks & Natural Resources - 204o Comprehensive Plan �aV2(�+�� Camprehensive Plan Conversations-August 7,20�7 Comprehensiv� Plan Kick-�ff Open Housa As community members arrived at the open houss,they were given a set of stickers ta use at each"station" or chapter of the Comp Plan.Stickers were used by at#endees to represent the;goals that they feel are most important to them and should be inctuded in the long-term vision for Golden Valley. Tap 5 Parks Goals IdentifiQd�t Op�a Haus�e Stisk�r Count C�eate addi{ional (or ex and)o en s ace, arks,and trails 27 Ensure a park environment sup�aortive of active lifestyles by providing 27 opportunities for physical activity for people who live,work, play,end learn in Golden Valle Rrovide attrac�tive parks,nature ereas,and open speces for community 25 en'o ment Maintain,im rove,and re iace ark amenities throu hout the ark s stem �8 Continue to provide recreational and educational opportunities{o mee# 16 the needs of the communi OntinQ Survey Results The Gity engsged the community on the tapic of parks in a number of different ways including electronic survey input. Electronic responses received included: Genera! Input: • Would love to have a nice dirt running path fo�beginning runners. My knees aren't handling the paved peths well anymore.Wirth has trails but they are quite hilly.Mary Nills is great but short. • Golden Valley has�reat n�ighbarhaod narks but few with loap walking trails for adults. Nature areas would be ideal for this. • Please allow for the Parks Dept and the Parks Commission to have more active roles in seeking communi#y input on changes to the parks systems. Many decisions seem to be made on their own without public input(Lawn Sowling is fine, but a multi-use space/dome is so needed in this area),other P&R decisions ere made to inc�ease revenue through the parks system while taking away public use time (i.e.Twin Ci#ies Tennis Camps). What doyou yalue most about Golden Vallev? � Great parks,�eighborhaods,and close#o downtown. • The pa�ks and the fact that neighbors take pride in the community. • The number of parks,the opportunity to be close to downtown but still in a neighbo�hood. • Parks,green spece,proximity to Minneapolis. • Next to M+nneapolis,neighbors,parks and green space. • Well kept GV parks,GV trails,and green spaces. • I iove a!I the green space available in Golden Valley. „ Page 8 Summary of Community Feedback GV20dQ parks& Naturai Resources Chapter-204o Comprehensive Plan What important changes daes Golden Vailey need to make in the next�o years? In the nex# 2o years� • World class comrnunity center, better Park& Rec programs,Christmas lights and decoration around the holiday season. � Parks!!!The neighborhoad parks are lack-luster when compared ta the nearby New Nape and Crystal parks(with the exception of Brookview and Lions).We moved from Crysta)and were in walking distance of 3+ parks that were appealing to kids from i year-middle school.Our two clasest parks in GY have less equipment and less appeal ta kids of all ages.The two big parks are great, I`m sure, but I a(so want to be able to enjoy the parks that are walkabie to us. • Change of city policy:welcoming of friendly environmental practice;allowing limited bee-keep'rng(no# business or industrial),greater attention paid ta water purity in our streams,pands, lakes,promoting rain gardens and native plantings,replacing aging trees and greater investment made in bike paths/lanes, walking trails connecting neighborhoods. • Assure we maintain the green space,mature trees,parks,and spaciaus yards. • Dog park and fitness center so I don't have to pay L.ifetime�2oo/month. +r Move locatian of farmer's market to Lions Park or Brookview Park so more neighbors can walk to it or spend more tirne,promote Lions Club Par1c and oti►er areas to downtown realtors.Build an outdoor public swimming pool. promote the parks end Nopkins Schools.Well-kept GV parks;GV trails,and gresn spaces. • Increase the replacement of old trees as soon as passible. • Public poo)end sauna. • Take good tare of parks. • With some increase in our population density,we nesd to maintain our green spaces. ! How about community center with a paal for kids in the winter. • Community Center should have been designed with more amenities(i.e.fitness center,rec rooms,etc.). • Increase the navigability to Bassett Creek watershed to kayaks and canass and rnake clear launch areas. � Restoring Bassett Creek so that ALL of its ABOVE ground and flowing the way it was 5o years ago end unpolluted with wildlife such as toads and crawfish. t if ti�,�j �� Page 9 ANALYSIS OF PQLtC1ES iN 2t'�3Q pLAN Parks & Na�ural Resour�es Chap#er GY204�} Comprehensive Plan Conversations-August 7,20�7 Goal 1s Land Artquisition, Facility Development,And Maintenance Objectives:Provide and main#ain attractive parics and scenic a�eas for community enjoyment and le+sure time activities;develop appropriate park and recreation areas and facilities to serve existing and future cornrnunity needs;impfement an excellent maintenance system that maximizes the available resources and provides for high quality parks and facilities; pursue and acquire additional land#or open space,parks,and trails, provide a full-service public golf faciiity,including an 18-hole regulation caurse,9-hole par three course, driving range, p�ttingJchipping-sand/green areas for warm-up,concessions,pro-shop,and all other amenities;maintain a no net-�oss of acreage for City parks and nature areas; maintain the current level of service by providing at least T5 acres vf City-owned parks and nature areas per�,000 residents. Policy Succeed? Naw3 The City will foster efforts to preserve histaricelly No No historically s+gnificsnt elements si nificant elements within the communit . I�ave resented themselves. The City will provide input,coorslination, and Yes Parks& Recrestian Department has coo�eratian with adjacent communities,Three Rivers worked very closely with Three Park District,the State of Minnesota,the Metropoli#an Rivers Park District,Minneapolis Council,and other related agencies in park planning, Park Board,Minnesota DNR, programming,and development efforts. Bottineau Project Uffice,and our surr�unding communities Ea partner in capite! improvements, park lannin ,and ro rammin , The City will evalu�te the acquisition and development No No ecquisition opportunities have of neighborhood parks in order that each presented thernselves,however the neighborf�ood is adequately served with appropriate City Council ancf Open Space& recreational facilities. Recreation Cammissian have set a goal to acquire property for a neighborhood park in the sautheast corner of the communit . The City wil) pursue grants fr,�m regional, state,and Yes Parks& Recreation staff has been federal agencies to obtain funding assistence for park very successful over the past three and recreation planning,adrr�inistration, acquisition, years securing state and regional physical development, and progrernming effor#s. grar�ts along with developing fiscal partnerships all of which have had a significant impact on impravements in the park system.The City Council support for inc�easing the park dedication fees for development have also played a significant role in providing additiona)funding for projects and grar�t matching dollars. Page 10 Comp Plan Conve�sations - Parks & Naturai Resources - August 7, 2017 GY2fJ4fl Polic Succ�l3 Now? The City will search for opportunities to provide Yes New special use recreation facilities special use recreational fecilities for broad community include a new lawn bowling green,an use. all inclusive playground,a challenge co�rse, a community park gazef�o, and pickle ball courts,along with multiple new amer►ities with the construction of Broakview. The City will acquire properties tha#provide Na Funding has not been available to connections between exis#ing open spaces and parks. pursue properties that would rovide new connections. The City will maintain,re-evalua#e,and irnprove Yes Over the pas#thres years,the Brookview Galf Course to provide an excellent golfing development of diverse activities facility far the public. partnered with the golf opera#ion have provided three excelfent seasons of aperation.With the increased revenues staff has had the opportunity to begin reinvesting in the golf course by replacing all the bunkers,re-landscaping tee box�1, updating the driving range and dtiving ran,ge building,replacing the starter bu9lding and the lesson tee building,and replacing much needed e ui ment. The City will preserve and enhance parks and open Yes Staff has worked to preserve and space areas in accordance with the rity of�otdsn enhanc� pa�ks and open 5pac�ar�a3 Valley Capitai Improvement Plen. based on funds available in the ca ital im rovement lan, The City will seek all oppor#unities,within financial Yes Staff continuously seelcs all limits,to plan,procure,develap, and maintain parks opportunities to plan, procure, and recreation resources. develop,and maintain parks and recreation resources. The City wil!acquire(and or expand existing land for No Funding has not been available to parks where it is deemed beneficial(eg, Wes�ey, acquire or expand existing(and for Lakeview,Scheid). arks. The City will work cooperatively with the schoal Yes Staff works very closely with Napkins districts and other agencies or busi�esses to maximize Schools, Robbinsdale Schools,Breck the joint use of facilities. School,and Perpich Genter for the Arts to maxim►ize and share faci�ities. z Page 11 Comp Plan Conversations - Parks& Natura) Resources -August 7, 2t)17 GY204Q Gaal z: Recre�tion , Objectnres;Provide recreationa!opportunities ta meet the needs of the community,including al)age groups and abil�ty ievels;deliver a variety of recreatianai programs that are responsive to the changing needs and in#erests of the community;create and maintain a city environment supportive of active living by providin;g oppartunities for physical activity to people who(ive,wor�c,and play within #he City. palicy Succoed? How? T�e City will cooperate with the school districts in Yes Community school districts and the promoting community use af facilities. City continue to partner in many ways pramoting cammunity use of shared facilities. The City wil!collaborate with other non-p�ofit Yes Staff continues to contract and work organization and agencies to provide adaptive and with Reach for Resources to provide recreational oppqrtunities for the community. adeptive and recreational opportunities and has recently developed a partne�ship with Peul's Pals to construct Golden Velley's first all-inclusive fa round. The City wilf cooperate with and support youth sports Yes Staff works very closely with all the organize#ions. communify youth athletic organizations to provide outstanding facilities and opportunities for the outh in our communit . The City wilJ cooperate with pub�ic and private entities Yes The Parks& Recreation Department ta provide recreational opportunities. welcomes alf partnerships with public and private entities to provide pxpande�and neyv re�reation 0 ortunities. The City wili coopera#e wi#h corporate citizens to Yes Parks$� Recreation staff warks with provide employee recreational opportunities. corporate entities within the City to provide facilities,leagues,and ro rams for our cor orate citizens. The City wiN encourage and provide entrepreneuria( Yes Parks& Recreation staff offers recreation pragram activities. numerous types of recreation programming.These areas include city employee developed program�, contractual programs and private artnershi s. The City will p�ovide high quality golfing opportunities Yes Brookview Golf Co�rse continues to for the public. be one of the top five public golf courses in the metro area and is 3 Page 12 Comp Plan Conversa#ions - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, �C�17 GY2040 Policy Sueceed4 Now? proud to offer a quality experience for all who come to en'o Brookview. The City will monitar user satisfaction and so(icit new Yes Parl�s&Recreation and Golf staff program ideas. systematically survey customer satisfaction and seek input for new ro ram ideas on a re ular basis. The City will develop program budget priorities that Yes Ci#y Council continues to work with help ensure quality recreational opportunities. Parks& Recreation staff to secure budget resources to pravide outstanding recreational opportunities for the residents of Golden Valle . Th�e Ci#y will encourage and enable programs provided Yes Parks& Recreation staff advertise by other agencies and groups, and implement programs provided by other agencies and groups including,but not lirnited to,Twin Cities Tennis Camp, Blizzard Ski School,Fat Bike Rentals,Cheer America,etc. The City will recruit and use seasonal part-time Yes The Parks& Recreation Department employees and volunteers to assist in implementing continues to recruit and train the City's recreativnal programs. seasonal and part-time employees and volunteers ta support alf the Parks& Recrsa#ion and golf opportunities offered for the L I � community. � Goal 3:Trail SYs#em Objactives: Provide a citywide interconnected trail system that meets recreation and transportstion needs of the community; provide a trail system tha#is well marked and maintained,safe, user-friendly,will help active living, and will cannect the cammunity;provide access ta state,county,and su�rounding community #rail systems;create a pedestrian-friendly cfowntown Galden Valley that is connec�ed to the City's trail system. Policy Succeed? Now? The City wiil devel�p a city-wide trai) system using and N/A No#a Parks& Recreation area of encoura�ing alternative modes of transportation. responsibility-see Transpartation The City will develop trail iinks that provide safe and N/A Not a Parks& Recreation area of convenient access to and between arks,schools, res onsibilit -see Trans artation 4 Page 13 Comp Plan Conversations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, 2077 GV2fl40 Policp Succeed? How? neighborhoods,commercial areas,and other destinations. The City will review development proposals. N/A Nat a Parks& Recreation area of res onsibilit -see Trans rtatinn The City wifl cooperate with adjacent comm�nities to N/A Not a Parks& Recreation area of coordinate trail s stem connections. res onsibilit -see Trans rtation The City will cooperate with state,regional,and county N/A Not a Parks& Recreation area of a enciss to farmulate a com rehensive trail s stem. res onsibilit -see Trans ortation The City will work with the a�pro{�riate authorities to N/A Not a Parks& Recreation area of identify and use railroad and utility rights-of-way for respansibility-see Transportetion trail ur ses. The City will review#rail design and maintenance N/A Not a Parks& Recreation area of practices to hefp ensure consistency with accepted responsibility-see Transportation desi ns. The City will analyze the need for additional signals, N/Q No#a Parks 8� Recreatian area of signage,a�special crossing facilities to enhence trail responsibility-see Transportation safet . Goal q� Naturat Resources Objective:s Protect, preserve,enhance,and develop the natural resources within the City;protect the City's natural resources end eco-system through community education;increase passive rec�eational opportunities of existing natural resources Policy Suca�adY How? The City will review development proposals for Yes Reviewed with respect to contormance wi#h ordinances regarding tree Starmwater management, Floodplain preservation,water quality,wetiand protection and and Shorela�d management,Tree mitigation,and shoreland protectian. and Landscape,and Planned Unit Development sections af City Cade; the Natural Resources Management Plan was also consulted The Ci#y will work with develope�s to provide Yes Central Park Wes#,Laurel Ponds, permanent open spece areas or cash in monetary Liberty Crassing are examples of compensation of land in development plans. developmen#s where land or permanent easements were obtained for a en s ace The City will educate private property owners on how Yes Inforrnation inclwded on website and to protect and maintain natural resources on their in newsletter on native landscaping, ro ert . invasive s ecies,etc 5 Page 14 Comp Plan Gonversations- Parks & Natural Resources � August 7, 2017 GY�044 PalicY Succe��d? How? The Ci#y will p�otect parks and open space areas from No unnecessary encroachment or destruttion from nei hborin ro erties. The City will use site planning, construction,and Yes Maintenance and mawing practices maintenance techniques on public park lands to have been modified tv reduce rninimize negative irr►pacts on the natural environment. inputs,minimize erosion,protect wetlands,and diversi e�olo The City will use or specify native plant meteriafs in Yes Examples include stream restoration projects on City property, projects�pond construction projects, Dou las Drive reconstruction The City will search far,and take advantage of, Yes Yes,a couple nature areas were opportunities to acquire properties to add#o the expanded by permanent ea�ement City's inventory of natural resource-based open space. (Pennsylvania Woods, Bassett Creek Nature Area}. The City will identify and acquire significant habitat No areas and areas of unique plant and animal species Eo hel ensure their reservatian. The City wilf p�otett end preserve endangered and Yes PUD requires preservation and threatened species and their natural habifat through protection o#open space and cooperative efforts with Metropoiitan Parks sensi#ive envi�anmentaf features; Commission, Minnesota �epartment af Natural conservation easements have been Resources, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, dedicated over new parcels on 5weene Lake The City wil)enforce na-net loss of wetlands within Yss Wetlands have been protected and ju�isdictiona) limits through administration of the buffered on all applicable projects Minnesota Wetlands yanservation Act. gncf deveio menis The City will increase emphasis on minimizing runaff Yes Best management practices have volumes,through implementation af storm water best been incorporated into projects and management practices and other environmental developmen#s practices that are technically acceptable and financiall feasibfe. The City will continue ta take a proactive approach in Yes The City will continue to take a efforts to identify and treat diseased and insect- proactive eppro�ch in efforts to infested trees in a timely manner through icEentify and manage diseased and implementation of t�e Gity's shade tree disease insect-infested trees in a timely program. manner.The City has developed landscape ordinances,disease tree management ordinances and Managemen# Plans as guidelines to rotect, reserve and enhance the 6 Page 15 Comp plan Con�ersations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, 2C�17 GY2040 Policy Succeed? HowY natural shade tre�e resou�ces within the Cit . 7he City wil!work with private property owners and Yes City continues to work with developers to encaurage reforestation and developers,contractors and preservation of significant vegetation and enforce property owners as opportuni#ies cu�rent tree reservation ordinance. arise 7he City will use best management practices to Yes Buckthorn cantrol,native prairie improve the effectiveness of natural resource management,park maintenance,tree mana ement. trimmin and lanti , et�c 7he City will provide,maintain,search for,and develop Yes Liberty Flood Mitigation and Bassett public aCcess to parks and areas on water bodies. Creek Restoration projects created better acc+ess,cannectiort,and viewin of water�odies The City will pro�ec#and manage open space areas Yes Open spaces with public investmen# within the Cit . continue to be mana ed The City will maintain and develop natural corridors to Yes Laurel Avenue Greenbelt and l.uce foster ecosystem continuity and provide connec#ions Line trail;new areas include to parks and open space. Minnaqua greenbelt corridor and penn Woods/Liberty Crossing extension to Medicine Lk Rd The City will expand environmental education . No ro rams with schools and in the communit . The City will continue to inventory and analyze natural Yes Update natural resource inventory in resources and manage them accordingly within th�e 2oi3-�4 Cit . The�ity will manage aver-pnpulation oT wiidlife Yes Parics and 1�ecreation stat`t wo�ks species. with the Minnesata DNR and the EJSDA Wildlife Services Division to manage nuisance wildlife o ulations. 7 Page 16 PRQPCfSED GOALS & OBJECTIVES � ' Parks & Na�ural Resources Chap#er - 2040 Comp Pian +�v�04o Comprehensive Plan Canversations-August 7,20�7 Gaal 1: Preserv4 Parks and Acquire Additional Land T'he Gity of Golden Valley recognizes fhe importance of parks,open spaces,nature areas,and recreatiorra! facilities to Ehe community's overall health, vitality, and sppeal. Objectivts • Provide and maintain attractive parks and scenic areas for community enjoyment and leisure time activities. • Develop appropriate park and recreation areas and facilities to serve existing and future community needs. • Implement en excellent main�enance system that meximizes the available resources and provides for high quality parks and facilities. • Pursue and acquire additiana) land for open space,parks,and trails. • Maintain a no net-loss of acreage for specific use land,open space,parks,and nature areas owned and operated by the City.Acreage baseline is 4$p acres. Polici�s • Maintain the current(evel of service by providing at least 22.5 ac�es of City-owned parks,special use land,open spaces,and nature areas per�,000 residents. • Provide direction,coordination,and cooperation with adjacent communities,school districts,Three Rivers Park District,the State of Minnesota, the Metropalitan Council,and other related agencies, both public and private,far facility usage,park plenning,programming,and development efforts. • Pursue the acquisition a�d development of neighborhaad parks in order that each neighborhood is adequately served with appropriate recreational feciEities. • Pursue Rrants from local,regional,state,and federal agencies to obtain funding assistance for park and recreation planning,administration,acquisition,physical development,and programming efforts. + Provide special use recrea�ional facilities for braad Community use. � Expand connectiQns between existing open spaces and parks. • Preserve and enhance parks and open space areas in accordance with#he City of Golden Valley CapiteE (mprovement Plan. � Seek al! opportunities,within financial limits,to plan, procure,develop,and maintain parks and recreation resources. � Acquire and develop land or expand existing land for pa�ks where it is deemed beneficial. • Maintain excellent interna! park trails that provide connectivity and access within ea�h park area to park amentities and citywide sidewalks and trails. • P�avide insight and direction for the citywide trail and sidewalk plan, • Develop a plan to eliminate physical barriers in all pa�k areas�o meet the recreational needs af all residents. • Stay connected to the community fo�flexibility and responsive collaboration. • Msintain,update,replace,and add at#�letic facilities to meet community recreation needs. Page 17 Comp Plan Conversations - Parks& Natural Resources - August 7, 20�7 GV2040 1Mpl�nr�nia�ion Sfrat��s • Identify and secure proper#ies that add�o or improve park loca#ions. � Develop partnerships to expand recrestion amenities. * Maintarn a zero net loss park acreage goal. • Be responsive ta collabarafion oppo�tunities. • Support the Parks Deparfinent through efficient Facility use,capital reinvestment,and technolo,gy upgrades to ensure e dynamic park system. Goai z: Deliver Recreation and Education Opportunities The City of Golden ValJey 6elieves that lifelong learning and active lifestyles are vital aspects{or a vi6rant community. Objet#ives • Provide recreational and educational apportunities to meet the needs o{the community,including all age groups and ability(evels. • Deliver a variety of recreational and educational programs and events#hat are responsive to the changing needs and interests of the community. � Create and maintain a city environment supportive of active Jiving by providing opportunities far physical activity ta people who live,work,and play within the City. Polictes � Cooperate with the schaol districts in promoting community use of facilities. � Collaborate with other non-profit organizations and agencies to provide adaptive and recreational and educativnal opportunities for the community. • Promote sacial equity for those under served in our community by eliminating barriers and providing access to programs,facilities,places,and spaces in aur park svs#em. • Partner with and support youth athletic organizations. • Cooperate with public and private entities ta provide recreational and educational opportunities. • Cooperate with corporete citizens to provide employee recrea#ional opportunities. � Entourage and provide entrepreneurial recreation and educational program activities. • Monitor user satisfaction and solicit new progrem ideas. • Develop program budget priorities that heip ensure quality recreational and educationa) opportunities. • Encaurage and enable programs and classes provided by other agencies and groups. • Recruit and use seasonal/part-time employees and voluntesrs to essist in impfementing the City's recreational prag�ams and events. 2 Page 18 Comp Plan Conversations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7� 2ot7 GY2040 tmplemenfation Strafegies • 5tay connected Eo the community to provide recreationa!and educational oppc►rtunifies for an ever- changing residenf base. • Cantinuously explore opportunities to partner and collaboraEe on recreational and educational initiatives. � Support local orgsnizatrons that provide pragrams and services for the communrty. � Utilize thorough evalustion as an rntegra!aspect to our servrce delivery. • Ensure recreation programs and educationa!opportunities are availabre to alL Goal 3: Protect and Enhance Open Spaces and Natural Resources 7he City of Golden Va!!ey desires to provide and maintain high quality natura!resou�ces throagh its managemen#of nature areas and open spaces, which provide healtf�y wiJdlife habitats,nature-orienfed recreatron and educafional experiences,and enha�ced quality of life for residents. ObjectivQs • Partner with the Environmental Commission to protect,preserve,restore,enhance,and develop the natural resources within the City and implement the Natural Resources Management Alan. • Control existing and emerging invasive plant species,pests and diseases. • Provide access and connectivity. • Maintain and monitor naturai resources. • Suppor�and prcvide public outreach and education and citizen participation. • Faster partnerships and inter-governmenta)cooperatinn • Protect end manage wildlife. * Support the goals and poiicies outlined in the City's Resilience and Sustainability Chapter of the Gomprehensive Plan Policies • Apply an adaptive management approach to achieving natural resource goals ta ensure success • Connect people to the benefits of nature and#he outdoors th�ough sus#ainable community assets by prv#ectin�naturel resources and open spaces. • Increase passive recreational opportunities of existing natura) resources through park land enhancement. • Review development proposals for conformance with ordinances regarding tree preservation,water quaiity,wetland pratection and mitigation,and shore land protection. • Work with develapers to provide permenent apen spaceJpark areas or monetary compensation af (and in development plans through a park dedication fee. • Educete private property owners on how to protect and maintain natural resources on their property. • Protect parks and open space areas from unnecessary encroachment or destruction from neighboring praperties. 3 Page 19 Comp Plan Conversations - park5 & Na#ural Resources - August 7, 20�7 Gv�oaa • Use site planning,construction,and mainter�ance techniques on p�blic park lands to minimize negative impacts on the natural environment. � Use or specify native plant materials in projects on City property. • Search for,and ta�Ce advantage of,opportunities to acquire properties to add to the City's inventory of natural resource-based open space. • Protect and preserve endangered and threatened species and their natural�abitat through cooperatnre efforts with Metropolitan Parks Commission, Minnesata Department of Natural Resources,and the US Fish and Wildfife Service. • Enforce no-net (oss of wetlands within jurisdictional limits through administration of the Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act. • Increase emphasis on minimizing runafF volumes,through implementation of storm water best menagement practices and other environmental practices that are t�chnicaily acceptable and financially feasible. * Continue to take a proactive approach in efforts to identify and treat diseased and insect-infested trees in a timely manner through implementatian of the City's shade tree disease program. + Work with private praperty ownsrs and develc�pers to encourage reforesta#ion and preservation of significant vegetation and enforce current tree and landscape ordinance. � Use bes#management practices to imp�ove#he effectiveness of natural resource managemQnt. • Provide, maintain,search for,and develop public access to parks and water bodies. • Protect and manage priority open space areas within the City, � Maintain and develop natural corridors to foster ecosystem con�inuity and provide connections to parks and open space. • Expand environmen#al education programs with partnerships in schoals and in the community. • Continue to inventory and analyze natural resources and manage them accordingly within the City. + Control and deter growth of nuisance wildlife populetions. impiemenfsfion 3t�ra�eg�es • ,4ddress encroachment issues through educafion, identification,and boundary demarcetion � Market and brand the City's nafure areas and open spaces and distinguish them from �..c.�-iv�t,, ��►'�5 • Expand certain rrature areas fhrough agreement, easement,or acquisition as opportunities arise • Deve'op a cammunicatrons/educatron plan with #opics and schedu/e,and detiver using various media • Further develop the City's volunteer program including pu�blic outreach and crtizen participafior� • Uesign and insfalf signage(entrance,general wayfrnding and edacational)rr�nature areas and apen spaces • Continue to regulatejenforce natura!resource rela#ed laws, codes and policies • Develop mainter�ance schedule end set of best managemenf practices/procedures for nature areas and opens spaces • Camplete the specific natural resource and amenity improvernenEs listed in the Natura!Resource Management Plan 4 Page 20 Comp Plan Conversa#ions - Parks & Naturai Resources - August 7, 20�7 GY204Q Goal 4: Grow Brookview Golf and Recreation Area The City of Golderr Va1►ey be►reves the Brookview Recreafion Area is a key asset to the park systerr�and the opportani�ies pravrded to residents are unique and worfhy of contirrued investmen�. Objsctires • Provide a full-service public golf facili#y,including an t8-hole regulatian course,9-hoie par three course,driving range,iawn bowling green, practice areas far warrn-up,bar and grill,golf shop,and all other arneni#ies essociated with the operation of a municipa)golf opportunity. • Maintain,evaluate,and improve Brookview Goif Caurse and amenities to provide an exceilent golfing faciiity for the public. Poltties � Provide high quality golfing apportunities for the public. • Maintain and improve the lawn bowiing green to consistently provide an excellent facif ity far recreation,(eague,and rental play. • Repiace aging infrastructure on Brookview Golf Course. Infrastructure includes;irrigation system, bridges,ca�t paths,tee boxes,greens,signage,an-site buildings,and pond areas. * Update and maintain golf course mechanical equipment ta ensure proper maintenance o#'goff course. • Develop systematic plans for the replacement of�atron use equipment,such as power carts,pul) carts,tables,chairs, benches,lacker room amenities,technology and event equipment. • Alan and implement far safety shelters th�oughout the golf course area for golfers to take shelter during inclement weather events. • Update golf maintenance building and infrastructure ta employ all environmentally,appropriate practices associated with the golf operations. � Continue to utilize pollinator plants when developing annual planting program. � Continue to explore new�ecreation activities that align with recreatianal opportunities provided th�ough the golF ope�ations. • ConEinue to invest in winter recreational activities throughout the golf course property,including but not (imited to,fat bike trails,winter disc golf,snowshoeing,cross country skiing,etc. /mpttrRantatlon Strategiaa � Creafe new opportunities that praduce strong revenues to s�stain the recreation area. • Continue to diversrFy revenue baskets in order to ensure a broader base of{isca!opportunities. • Constantly evatuate management systems, technology,and sta{�ng efficiencies Eo keep expenses at appropriate levels. • Expand marketing inifiatives. � Grow private partnerships fo maximize faciliEy potential. • Partner resources to expand customer bese. + Make innovation a priority. 5 Page 21 Special Meeting of the Golden Valiey Ptanning Commission August 7, 2017 A special meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Goiden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday, August 7, 2017. Chair Baker calied the meetir�g fo order at 6:30 pm. Those preserrt were Planning Commissioners Baker, Black, Blum, Johnson, Kluchka, Segelbaum, and Waldhauser. Alsc� present were Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman, Associate Planner/Grant Writer Emily Goellner, Dir+ector of Parks and Recreation Rick Birno, Public Works Specialist Eric Eckman and Administrative Assistant Llsa INittman. Commissioner Blsnker was absent. 1. 6-8:30 pm: Open House (Parks and Natural Resources� 2. 6:30-7:3Q pm: Presentation and Discussion {Parks and Natural Resources) Goellner stated that this Comp Plan discussion will focus on the Parks and Natural Resources chap#er of the Comprehensive Plan. She referred to the Comprehensive Plan word cloud that staff created from residents' comments and stated that staff has incarporated the cflmments into Parks and Natural Resources chapter. She reminded the Commission of same of the themes in the Comp Plan include: supporting a dynamic tawn center, showcasing Golden Valley as a "green" community, emphasizing all aspects of a mul#i-modal transportation system, ensuring palicies, procedures, and decisions are inclusive, and making important investments in infrastructure. Bimo stated that the Open Space and Recreation Commission has had multiple work sessions regarding this chapter and the surveys done show that the community values parks, outdoar amenities, nature areas, and green space. He discussed some of the chapter's highlights which includ�:: maintaining, imprnving, adding, and replacing recreation amenities, a commitment to lifelong leaming and active lifestyles, promoting social equity by eliminating barriers and providing access to all recreation services, moving the trail plan to the transportation chapter, emphasizing Brookview Recreation Area, and incorporating the Natural Resources Management Plan into this chapter. Bimo stated that there are faur goals in this chapter. Goal 'I is to preserve parics and acquire additianal land, goai 2 is to deliver recreation and education opportunities, goal 3 �s to protect and enhance open spaces and natural resources� and goal 4 is to grow the Brookview Golf and Recreation Area. Bimo pointed out that part of goal 1 is to maintain a no net-loss of acreage for specific use land, open space, parks, and nature areas owned and operated by the City and that the acreage baseline is 480 acres which represents park land the City owns, operates, and maintains. He added that there is a lot of park land that the City maintains and uses, but does not own such as Sandburg Middle School, the Genera! Mills Nature Area, and Wirth Park. Page 22 Special Meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission Augusf 7, 2017 Page 2 Eckman referred to goal 3 which is to protect and enhance open spaces and natura� resources and s#ated that the Ciiy+ctampleted a Nafural Resaurces Management Plan and did a natural resources inventory severa! years ago. Eckman stated tha#the Oper� Space and Recreation C�mmissian worked with the Environmer�tal Gommission to protsct, preserve, restore, enhance, and develap the na#ural resources within the City and implement th+e Natural Ftesourc+es Management Plan. He stated that the ather objectives in goa! 3 are: cantrolling existing and emerging invasive plant species, pssts, ar�d diseases, providing access and connectivity, maintaining and monitoring natural resources, supporting and providing public outreach, education, an�l citPzen participation, fos#ering partnerships and inter-gouemmenta( cc�opera#�on, protecting and managing wildlife, and supporting the goals and policies outlined in the resilience and sustainability chapter of the Comp Plan. Waldhauser said she thinks overall the chap#er addresses all the areas that she has heard from the residents and that a lot of the gaals ar+e carry-overs from the last Comp Plan. She said one example is c�nnectivity and asked Eckman what t�e thin�Cs wi�l be different with this update of the Comp Plan compared to the last one, and if the City can do something differently to rnake the goats happen. Eckman said in the past connectivity was just talked about, but in this update the connections are being put on a map. He stated that with the connectians mapped the C�y can focus on development and redeveiopment when planning trails and connectians. Baker stated th�t one change #hat has occurred since the last Comp Plan update is the State Legacy Fund which has money available for these types af projects and acquisition. Kluchka asked hc�w successfuf park dedication fees have been. Bimo said without park dedication fees t�ey would be struggling. He stated that the City can use the park dedication fees to match funds fr�r grants and partnerships. Segelbaum questioned if detailed ways to pursue f�nding should be in the Comp Plan to help support the sffort with grants and partnerships. Eckman s#ated that many of the natural resou�ces proiects the City has done are based on having grants and partnerships and it is a gooc! way to leverage some funds at�d be able to match grant dollars. Bimo discussed several projects they've alsa been able to complete using grants and partnerships. Johnson stated that there are two campeting interesfs in #he Cam� Plan. In one place it states that there is modest papulatian growkh and in this chapter it talks about the growth af green space and parks and maintaining a ratio. He questioned how those twa are recanciled and what the tipping point is. Birno stated that the cammunity is changing and becoming younger and that rnost of the City's parks were built in the 1960s and 1�70s and those are the amenities the City still has. He stated t�at staff has to be efficient and use technology such as lighting ins#ead of adding amenities. Johnson asked about the current ratio between the population and green space needed. Baker noted that the 2034 Comp Plan has a ratio of 15 acres per 1,000 residents and this current plan has a ratio of 22.5 acres per 1,Q0{? residents. He questioned if these numbers are reafistic. Birno stated #hat he is not sure where the 2030 Comp Plan Page 23 Speciat Meeting af the Golden Valley Planning Gommission August 7, 2Q17 Page 3 numbers came from and the current n�mbers are a placeholder because they have to consider land the City doesn't own. He added that ultimately the goal is na net-loss of land. Baker asked how the ratio of 22.5 acres per 1,000 residents compares ta other first ring suburbs. Birno said he wasn't sure but he would guess it is high. Eckman added that during City projects they try to add green space as well by reducing the width of roads, adding islands to parking lots, adding rain garclens, etc. Baker opened the meeting to public comments. Dawn Hill, 2000 Kelly Drive, s#ated there are two bulle# points in the policies regardir�g Brookview that seem redundan# and questioned if they shauld be combined. Gillian Rosenquist, 2321 Kyle Avenue North, referred to Commissioner Waldhauser's comments about conne+ctivity and stated that it has been moved to the Transportation chapter of the Cornp Plan but it is something that the Qpen Space and Recreation Commission talks about a lot so she wants to assure the Planning Commission that there is a high priarity an connectivity and rnaking sure these spaces are accessible. Waldhaussr stated that cannectivity has two meanings. Conneetivity in transportation means getting from point A to paint B. The connectivity she is in#erested in is the rn�re r�creational connectivity and being able to walk in a circle, nat from point A to pQint B. Baker said when he thinks abaut connectivity he thinks about travel routes for wildlife. Shayne Fettig, 1230 C}rkla Drive, said her son is very much into wildlife and nature and raises butterflies. She said one thing she's learned is how important native gardens and plants are and she would like to see native plants incxarpc�rated into the Comp Plan because it also increases home values. Black stated that there are a lat of spaces in the City that could be converted to wildfl�wers like alongside roads. Seeing and hearing no one else wishing to c�rnment, Baker cic�sed the public commsnt period. Segelbaurn referred ta goai 1 and said he would be interested in adding language in the polfcies about seeking funding. Waldhauser said private danations should be in the policies too. Johnson agreed and said there seems to be a lot of success with grants and partnerships and he wauld encourage that the �ity not lase focus of the things that have been successful. Segelbaum said there was very little mentianed about dog parks. Kluchka said he is sure a dog park ss intended but agreed it should be wriften down. Baker said he is hoping they will sse action items listed in future drafts of the Comp Plan. Baker noted that one of the policie� in goaf 3 speaks to using native plants in City projects. He said he would (ike a policy regarding replacing blue grass with native plants. Page 24 Special Meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission August 7, 2Q17 Page 4 Segelbaum asked for clarificatian regarding parks and land o�nrned by the City versus parks and I�nd own+�d by others. He asked if the Ciiy should be acquiring land for more uses. Bimo stated #hat the Comp Plan only identifies who owns the properties and who uses t�em. He aiso clarified that Broakview Golf is an enterprise fund and no tax dollars are used to fund golf operations. Eckman added that the City uses easements ar�d agreements for access when the City doesn't own the land, such as the General Mills �lature Area. He also stated that converting turf areas to native pla�tin�s is also address�d in the r�silience chapter of the Comp Plan. The meeting adjoumed at 7:35 pm. John Kluchka, Secretary Lisa Wittman, Administrative Assistant Page 25 G�� C.��` r� : �„ � '1�,, =t;�_ . � �� p i` '� TM � � ��. [[ X. Yk � �� : �.� Ph sical Develv ment De artment y � p � 763-593-$U30/763-�93-3988(fax) Date: August 22, 2017 To: Environmental Commission From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist Hannah Garry, MN GreenCorps Member Subject: GreenStep Cities lnventory Best Practices 1, 2, 3, 14, 19, 20, 23,26, 27, 28 Golden Valley entered the GreenStep Cities program in April 2016 and was recognized as a "Step 2"city on June 15th 2017. In order to become a "Step 3"city,Galden Vailey must document the completion of 16 best practices, including 1Q 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 12 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 20, 27 and 2$.The actions under Best Practices 2,3 and 14 are not sufficient for recognition of their best practices by themselves, but they are actions the City has taken so can be recorded as benchmarks. Best Practice Action 26.2 describes the newly created "Solar Energy"web page on the City website and includes metrics on green power purchasi�g program subscriptions in the City,from the recently published 2016 Xcel Community EnergyReport for Golden Valley. Best Practice Action 1.6 describes an action that was recently completed through a partnership with the Minnesota GreenCorps member hosted by Great Plains Institute.The City has previously entered and received ratings for 3 actions under Best Practice 1. Best Practice Action 23.2(adopt an air qua{ity policy)was reviewed by the Commission at their June 2017 rneeting,where it was determined that stafF would conduct more research on the topic before bringing it back to the Commission. G:tEnvlronmerital CommissionlMemos Page 26 Please review these for the Au�ust Commissian meeting. After brief discussion, staff requests that the Cammission consider making a motion to approve these for entry into the GreenStep Cities website. Attachments: Best Practice Action 1.6—Implement cost-effective er�ergy improvements Best Practice Action 2.].—Participate in outreach program to promate energy efFiciency Best Practite Action 3.3—Adopt language governing new private development projects Best Practice Action 14.4—Adopt transit-orien#ed development standards Best Practice ActEon 19.5--Adopt goals and create programs to revegetate shoreland Best Practice Action 20.1—Compare energy use of your wafier facilities with peer plants Best Practice Actlon 20.3—Establish program for clecreasing inflaw and infiftration Best Practice Action 20.4—Assess energy use at water facility, report on changes Best Practice Action 23.3—Adopt an air quality policy(repeat) Sest Practice Actian 26.2—Promote means of increasing renewab(e generation Best Practice Action 27.2—Facilitate the creation of gardens and chicken keeping Best Practice Action 27.3—Create assist with and promote local food distribution Best Practice Actlon 28.3—�acilitate business parks within walking distance of transit/residential zoning Page 27 BP1—E�cient Existing Public Buildings Action#6—Benchmark energy usage, identify savings opportunities in consultatian 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 lighti�g schedules, air handler unit schedules,and air handler mixed air temperatures • 7wo star:Complete 1 Star criteria for two buildings and report energy savings by calcuiating changes in run times or tracking improvements compared to a baseline in the 83 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-ownedJschool buildings able to use the Manual; OR compfete the performance period and certify at least one building at gold-equivalent or better under a green building framework(such as the LEED�+M rating system)for existing buildings operatians Golden Vailev Entrv Implemer�tation Details: puring November and December of 2016 the City of Golden Valley wflrked with a Minnesota GreenCorps Member at the Great Plains Institute to implement the B3 2030 Energy Eff(cient Operations Manual(EEOM)for City Nall.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 reconffgure 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 Hali's current schedule,faund times the building was running unnecessarily, and adjusted the schedule to bette�fit the occupant needs of the building. �utcome metrics/measures: This work has resulted in an approximate energy savings of 27,000 kWh over the next year(equal ta approximately$6,000 in savings). For more information contaet: AI Lundstrom, Parks Maintenance Supervisor 763-593-8046 alundstrom(a��oldenvallevmn.gov Descriptive linics: http:jlwww.63mn.or�lop�rations/index.htrnl Page 28 BP2—Efficient Existing Private Buildings Actfon#1—Create or participate in a marketing/outreach program to promotejachieve residential energy/wa#er use reduction and energy efficiency • One star:Program activities include but are not limited to: information/education effarts via newsletters and the like;work with the local uttllty,local Community Action Program or others; program participation reports • Two star:One or more of:provide more in-depth energy use reports;explicitly facus on improved indoor air quality; report on number of households participating(e.g.took advantage of rebates,attended workshops,re�eived home energy audit}and dollars or BTUs or therms saved;resident participatian in the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation • Three star.Create a program and report on number of households participating(e.g.toak advantage of rebates,attended workshops,received home energy audRt)and dailars or BTUs ar therms saved Golden VaUev Entrv Implernentat(on Details Golden Valley contracted with the Center for Energy and the Environment(CEE}to bring free remodeling advisor visits and the Home Energy Program to resfdents in 2009. Information was made available in the City's newsletter and given directly to residents who inquired about financing options for remadeling projects. Information on the value of evaluating home energy use and ways residents can save energy have been included in past issues of the City newsletter.The City has also co-sponsored the West Metro Home Remodeling Fair for the past 24 years,the fair includes demonstrations on several topics including on how to lower energy costs through varlous home improvement proJects. For more information cantact: Emily Goellner,Associate Planner 763-593-3979 e�oelln�r@�oldenvallevmn.�ov Descriptive Links: hitp:I�www.�oldenyallevmn.�c�v/newslp�blications/citvnewslpdf/2{J09lcitvnews-03tf4-2009 pdf Page 29 BP3—New Green Buildings Action#3—Customize a model sustainable building policy and adopt language governing new private development prajects that: a. Receive city financiai support,and/or b. Require city regulatory approval(conditional use permit,rezoning,variance,PUD) . One star:Adopted policy for projects receiving financial support;list negotiation points or required green building elementsJframework(e.g.,minimum energy efficiency performance above state energy code) • Two star:Adopted policy for projects requiring regulatory approval; list required green building elements/framework{e.g.,design elements that facilitate access by non-motorized means) • Three star:Adopted polity for proJects receiving both financia)support and regulatory approval; list required green building elements/framework(e.g.,atFordable/inclusionary housing units, natural cooling} Golden Vallev Entrv Implementation�etatls: As of December 1,2015,the City Council may only allow a new fand use project through the planned unit development process if the proposal includes enough pre-rated public amenfties to total at least 5 points.Some of the public amenity options are: including a green roof(5 points),utilization of a �enewable energy saurce(4 points),LEED gold�3 points)or platinum(4 pointsj certification, including a community garden(3 points),enhanced stormwater management(2 points)and including an electric car charging station�1 point). Por more information contact: Jason Zimmerman,Planning Manager izimmerrnan(a�goldenuallevrnn.�ov 763-593-8099 aescriptfve Links: htt : weblink.ti.golden-valley.mn.us/PUbiic/2/doc/513466/Pa�el.as� Page 30 BP14—Demand-Side Travel Planning Acdon#4—Adopt a travel demand management(TDM}plan for city emplayees or incorporate Into development regulations TDM ar transit-oriented development standards • One star:Adopt a TDM plan for city employees or a TOD district ordinance • Two star:Adop#TQM performance standards with pravisions such as requiring large employers (250+employees) seeking rezaning/redevelopment rights ta provide a TDM plan that would reduce trips by 7-1096. Note if working with a TMO(Transportation Management Clrganization) • Three star:Adopt both a transit-oriented development distric#ordinance and travel demand management performance standards,AND document a tripling of non-single-occupancy vehicle use in the downtown core vr in the city as a whole;report noise pallution reductian in one or more TOD/TDM districts(daytime ambient noise levels under 70 dBa in commercial areas) Golden Valle Ent Implemerrtation Details The City has a joint overlay zoning district along Interstate-394 that is shared with St. Loufs Park.The Interstate-394 Traffic Zoning Ordinance(Section 21.56 of the City Code)requires that all dense develapments,meaning those that contain more than 0.6 square feet of gross floor area per each square foot of land area within a lot or parcel,prepare traffic demand management plans if certafn conditions occur,which will help reduce traffic congestion,air and noise pollution,and other environmental problems associated with them. Plans prepared by the owners of these developments may require the use of rideshare incentive programs,public transit incentives, bicycle and pedestrian incentive measures,variable work hours or flex-time programs,measures to reduce reliance on single occupancy vehicles,shared parking,or other methods. If City staff have concerns about the traffic impacts of large projects elsewhere in the City they may require traffic management plans in those areas as well. For more Enformation contact: Jason Zimmerman,Planning Manager jzimrnerman@�oldsnvallevmn,gov 763-593-8099 Qescriptive Link: http:Jlweblink.ci.�olden-valley.mn.uslPublicL�/docf257322/Pa�e1 aspx Page 31 BP19—Surface Water Quality Action#5—Adopt goals to revegetate shoreland and create a locai program or outreach effort to help property owners with revegetation • One star:Collaborate with DNR and others and suppart/initiate an effort to measure shoreland status and set goals for needed restoration work and to locally promote QNR revegetation incentives and technical assistance • 7wo star:Achieve 1-star and report pragress toward meeting goals for res#oration 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 Detalls The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission(BCINMC),of which Golden Valley is a member, established the goai to,"maintain or improve shoreland integrity and implement stream restoration measures to maintain or enhance ecolagical functions as well as human heaRh,safety,and welfare"in its 2015 Watershed Management Plan.This plan also identified the Minnesota Department af Natural Resources shoreland habitat restoration grant p�ogram as a state funding source that cities and/or the BCWMC could ob#ain to fund shoreland projects(Section 5.2.2.4). The BCWMC Channel Maintenance Fund can be utilized by private praperty owners in the member cities to cover part ofthe costs of restoring and�evegetating shoreland areas along streams. In the Surface Water chapter of its 2030 Comprehensive Plan,Golden Valley established the goals to NProtect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and maintain shoreland integrit�'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 wa#er quality,potential funding sources,and proposed years of implementation.Several of these projects have been campleted,are ongoing,or are planned. Outcome metrlcs/measures: The City has estabfished over 5 miles of stream bank buffer{out of 16 miles of stream banks}since 20D7. As of 2016,ove�30 priva#e 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 eeckrnan{��oldenvalleymn.�ov Descriptive Links: htt : bassettcreekwmo.or�/documentJwmp-plans Page 32 BP20—Efficient Water ahd Wastewater Facilities Action#1—Compare the energy use and financial perFormance of your facilities with other peer plants using standardized,free tools. • One star:Calculate your waste water plant's benchmark by dividing average daily energy use by typfcal flow in MGD(millions of gallons per day). Report energy use for drinking water produc�d and delivered in kWh per 1,000 gallons{typically between 0.25 to 3.5 kWh� • Two star: Use B3,Partfoiio Manager or the like to report several years of historic data;note how all water and waste water facilities compare to similar plants • Three star:Report that the Sewer,and Drinking Water, Enterprise funds have had 5+years Positive Net Income; rank in the best 25%of Upper Midwest peer plants Golden Valley Entrv Implementatton Details The City is a member of the Joint Water Commission{1WC)along with the ci#ies of Crystal and New Nope.The 1WC purchases drinking water from the City of Minneapolis,which draws its water supply from the Mississippi River.The JWC owns two water storage reservoirs from which wate�is pumped ta three above-ground water tanks and through pipelines that serve all three cities.One of the reservoirs is located in Golden Valley.The City uses the 63 benchmarking database to cornpare energy usage of our water facili#y to peer plants. Outcome metrics/measures 7he average daity flow for the three cities that make up the JWC is 4.75 MGD. Between lune of 2016 and June of 2017,the average daily electric usage for the Golden Valley reservoir was 2,043 kWh per day. For more information cantact: Joe Hansen,Utilities Maintenance Supervlsor 763-593-8038 'ha� nsen@golder7valleymn.�ov Descriptive Links: http;l/www.��ld�nvallevmn.�ovlwatersewer/water/ Page 33 BP20—Efficient Water and Wastewater Systems Action�i 3—Establish an an-going budget and program for decreasing inflow and infiitration into sewer lines and losses in drinking wate�systems � One star:Create a program backed by ordina�ce for inspecting householdJbusiness gutters, foundation drains,sump pump connections,drain tile,latera!service lines,and/or inspections of city-owned sewer lines; report types of water system preventive maintenance • Two star:Make sewer inspections manciatory at the time of property transfers,street reconstructians; require repairs or provide incentives such as 5Q96 reimbursement to property owners to make repairs or enact utility bill surcharges for owners who are non-comp(iant with I&I standards;report water system leak detection and water meter calibration, replacement and automation • Three star:Report outcomes from i&I and water loss programs,such as#of disconnects,% clearwater reduction,GPD removed,water supply leaks(unaccounted/non-revenue water loss; should be under 596},money saved at the wastewater treatment plant,capital costs avoided by being able to defer capacity add'rtions Golden Vallev Entrv Implementation Details: All p�operties in Golden Valley m�ast be inspected fvr Inflow/Infiltration(I/I)issues and are required to be in compliance with the City's I/I program before they can be transferred(Section 3.31 of the City Cade). i/I issues include clear water�onnectians to the sanitary sewer as well as cracks or leaky joints in the sanitary sewer pipes.Property owners who apply for plumbing permits(when valuation exceeds $10,�0),variances,subdivisions,or other planning actions from the City will also be subject to an inspection.The Ctty also conducts 1/I inspections as part of its Pavement Management Program the year prior to reconstructing a street.Properties that do not pass inspection are required by the City to complete repairs within 18p days{Section 3.31 Subdivision 5.B}. The City's 2017-2021 Capftal Impravement Plan allocates$600,400 to address Inflow/Infiltration in the 1- 394 sewer shed(Project#W&SS-074j and$35,000 to purchase portable sewer flow meters for monitoring inflow and infiltration in the sanitary sewer system(Project#W&SS-076). The City tracks its progress with the I/I prograrn by monitoring sewer flow at nine sites and manitoring graundwater levels at seven sites. Outcome metrics/measures: In 2017,after ten years of implementing the I/I inspection program, 55%of properties within the City had been inspected for compliance with ihe IJI ordinance.As a result of the City's program, in 2017,310 disconnects had been made and 47%of properties in the City were known to be compliant with the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services(MCES)directives regarding I/I. According to a 2016 meter review and analysis published by the Metropolitan Council,between 2004 and 2015,Golden Valley reduced its peak flow ftom 12.9 million gallons per day�MGDj to 9.8 MGD{3.1 MGD or 24%)and reduced its IJI flow from 10.9 MGD to 7.8 MGD(3.1 MGD or 28%).These reductions have resufted in savings at the wastewater treatment plant of up to approximately$2,772,175/year Page 34 8P2Q—Efficient Water and Wastewater Systems (cost to treat water appraximately$2.45/1000 gallons x 1/1 flow reduction of 3.1 million galions daily x 365 days/year). For more irrfarmation con#act: RJ Kakach,Engineer 763-593-8043 rkakach[��oldenvalleymn.gnv Attachmen#:S+ection 3.31 of City Code;Certificate af Infiow and Infiltratian Compliance Partners: MCES Page 35 BR20—Efficient Water and Wastewater Systems Action�!4—Assess energy and chemicals use at drinking water/wastewater facilities and report on impfemented changes that had a short payback period. � One star:Qptions include shifting operatian times of large pumps or activities so as to secure a cheaper electrical rate,purchasing cheaper'interruptable rate'electricity,instalting a peaking generator for load shaving/cost savings as well as backup power • Two star: Evaluate pump efficiency,repair ar upgrade to efficient ones and report on anticipated cost savings • Three star: Implement other/longer payback periad drinking water facility upgrades such as measurable reduction in chemical use,use of backwash water,etc. Golden Vallev Entrlr Implementation Details A third party electrical company inspects the Cit�s water and wastewater pumps on a yearly basis to ensure all pumps are working to their maximum efficiencies.The City has installed a peak shaving generator in its pumphouse and has replaced two out of the four water reservoir pumps with newer, more efficient models.There are plans to replace the remaining two pumps by 2020. Outcome metrlcs and measures The average daily flow for the three cities that make up the Joint Water Commission(Golden Valley, New Hope,and Crystal) is 4.75 MGD. Between June of 2016 and June of 2017,the average daily electric usage for the Golden Valley reservoir was 2,043 kWh per day. For more informatian contact: Joe Hansen, Utilities Maintenance Supenrlsor 763-593-$038 ihansen@�oldenvallevmn.�ov Page 36 BP23—Local Air Quality Actian#3—Conduct one or more policy or education/behaviar change campaigns on the topics below and document: a. Decreased vehicle idling in specific(ocations b. Participation in the Air Aware Employers program c. Adoption af a smoking-free policy at one or more multi-unit housing buildings, private or public d. Replacement af gasoline-powered equfpment with lower polluting equipment e. Increased sales by retaii stores af low and no-VOC hausehoid products • One star:Participate in the Air Aware Employers program;OR report the dimensivns of and results from your vehicle-Idling actions:for example,no idling in the downtown core.Report na idling policies for city and schoal fleets in best practice 13 and for business fleets under 23.4 • Two star:Adopt a non-smoking ordinance far parks;report on your campaign with retail stores OR gasoline-replacement efforts • Three star:Report on the reach of your smoking-free policy Gold�n Vallev Entrv Implementation Details: Golden Valley adopted a Smoke FreQ Environment ordinance�Section 10.67 of City Code) in 2005.The ordinance prohibits smoking in:both indaor and outdoor dining areas af liquor and faod 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 af public places and places of work,and in public parks and recreation facilities. For more ir�formatlon corrtact: Jason Zimmerman,Planning Manager �zimmerman(c�goldenvallevmn�cav 763-593-80'99 Descriptive Links: htt : weblink.ci. olden-valleV.mn.us/Public/2/doc/493862/PaQe1 as� Page 37 BP26—Renewable Energy Action#2—Consistently promote at least one of the followfng means of increasing renewable generation; a. A local utility's green power purchasing program that allows residents/businesses ta order/buy new renewable energy b. Locai,state and federa!ftnancial incentives for property owners to install renewable energy systems � One star:Report methods used,such as(nfarmation included in a city newsletter and on the city website,and active ongoing prorrtotion(twice or more per year)at city events,through city Ioan programs and the like. For green power purchasing through a municipal utility,report totat kWh per year subscribed along with the numher af participatfng households � Two star:Partner with utility and local organizationJcommunity groups to promote this information(at least quarterly)through city utility bill inserts,workshops,community education courses,local lectures�etc, • Three star:Be recognized as an EPA Green Power Community,or report installed capacity as a result of a city-supparted campaign Golden Valley Entrv Implementation Detalls The City has a "Solar Energ�'web page which includes information on Xcel Energy's green power purchasing programs as well as a link to their web page for residential renewable options.The Cit�s web page also includes a link to the Minneso#a Depariment af Commerce's anline solar app which can be used by residents to assess their property's solar potential. Outcome Metrics/Measures In 2015,2 businesses and 396 residentiaf customers participated in Xcel's Windsource program,for a total of 1,204,172 kWh in subscribed energy. In 2016,3 businesses and 435 residential customers participated in Windsource,for a total of 1,744,523 KWh in subscribed energy. For more informatlon contatt: Chery!Weiler,Communications Manager 763-593-8004 cweiler@golde nva I I eym n.gov Destriptive Links:http:llwww.�oldenvallevmn.�ov/aboutlsustainabilityandresilience/solar-ener�y qhp Page 38 BP 27—Local Food Action#2—Facllitate creation of home%vmmunity gardens,chicken&bee keeping,and incorporation of food growing areas/access in multifamily residential developments • One star: Remove restrictions to food gardening/raising of chickensjbees In residential areas. • Two star:Proactively zone for&aliow by right faod gardeningJraising of chickens/bees report one or more developments that have dedicated,permanent and managed growing space,such as resident garden space,and/or related facilities(such as greenhouses) • Three star:Work with a rental building owner to establish a community garden,farmer's markei or CSA/food buying club drop-point within i/2 mile;establish tax incentives to use vacant lots for urban agriculture Galden Valley Entry Implementation Details: In 2013,the City amended its Animal and Fowl-Keeping ordinance(Section 10.32 of the City Code)to allow for the keeping of chickens(Subdivision 3). Residents who wish to keep chickens must ob#ain a 1lcense annually and fulfill the provisions established by the City. tnformation on the regulations regarding chicken keeping is available on the City''s website. As of December 1,2015,the City Council may only allow a new land use project through the planned unit development process if the proposal includes enough pre-rated pubiic amenities tota!at least 5 points.Clne public amenity optian developers may choose to include is a community garden(3 points}. Outcome measures/metrics: Between 2013 and 2017, 12 licenses for keeping chickens were issued in the City. In 2017,there were 9 current licenses. For mare tnformation contact: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager �z� irnrnerman+��oldenvalie�mn.�cru (763)-593-8099 Descrtptive Links: Animals and Fowl-Keeping Qrdinance http:�ebli nk.ei.�oldenvallev.rnn.uslPublic/2/doc/5023701Pa�e 1.asr�x Page 39 BP27—Loca)Food Action#3:Create,assist with and promote local food production/distribution within the city: a. A farmer's market or co-op buying club b. An urban agriculture business or a community-supported agriculture(CSA)arrangement between farmers and community members/employees c. A community or schoo!garden,orchard or forest • One star:Summarize what exists in the city:a farmer's market, urban agriculture businesses, etc. • Twa star. Report on supportive actions taken by the city such as use of city land for a farmer's market,garden plots in city parks,hiring a garden/market coordinator,supporting season extension techniques such as hoop houses or greenhouses;donations from markets/gardens to food shelves • Three star:Report on percent of housing units within a 1 mile of a healthy food source(farmer's market,community garden,CSA drop point,and stores with an NAICS code of 445110 or 445230};convert top level of a parking ramp for a local food growing business Golden Vallev Entrv Implementatlon Details: Market in the Valley is a farmers market that is held in the City Hall parking lot every Sunday morning lune through October.Market in the Valley is operated by the Northwest Community Farmers Market Connection(NCFMC),all produce is Minnesota grown and sala by the farmers who grow it. 7,072 out of 9,610 residential units are within a mile of CSA drop-off points or the farmers market(74% of the population). Outcome measures/metrics: In 2017, Market in the Valley had an average attendance rate of approximately 1,000 shoppers per Sunday. For more information contact: MarketintheValley�rnail.com Descrlptive links: http:/Iwww.marketinthevalley.or�/hame Page 40 8P28—Business Synergies Action#3—Require,build or facilitate at least four arf the following in a business/industrPal project: a. Shared parking/access OR shared recreation/childcare facilities b. Green product development,manufacturing or sales pR a green job training program c. Building located within walking distance of t�ansit andJor residential zaning d. Renovated buildings OR buildings designed for reuse e. Green buildings built to exceed the Minnesota energy code by 2096 OR renewable energy generated on-site f. Combined heat and power(CHP)generation capacity or shared geothermal heating/cooling g. Low-impact site deveiopment • One star:Report on the features in a business park or industrial park project and what role fihe city played in their achievement. • Two star:Specify which elements were/are required by the City • Three star: Rate the project using the Envision sustainability rating system or equivalent Galden Vallev Entry Implernentation Details While Golden Valley does not define business or industrial parks,there are�few areas in the City that are loosely considered business parks by staff due to their attributes.The Sandburg Road/Medicine Lake Road area,the powntown West area{between Highway 169 and Wisconsin Avenue North),and the area east of Dou�las Drfve between Golden Valley Road and Highway 55 are all largely camposed of commercial, light industrial,and/or industrial zoning districts and are centers for office buildings and industrial uses.There is transit senrice through the Downtown West area as well as along Highway 55 and Interstate 394.All three areas are within 0.5 mile of single-family zoning. One business resident,who renovated an existing building in the Downt�wn West area before moving into it in the summer of�017,was granted a reduction in the minimum parking required by the City in exchange for evidence of adjacent properties that it can share parking with.The City also facilitated shared parking for the Central Park West property on the southwest corner of the Highway 100 and Interstate 394 interchange{an area which is zoned for buslness and professional offices). For more information contact: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager jzimrn�rrnan��oldenvalleYmn.�ov 763-593-$099 Descriptive Links: htt : www. oldenvalle mn. ov zonin df zonin -ma 85x11. df Page 41 PROGRAM/PROJECT UPDATES—August 2017 WATER RE5flURCES Bassett Creek Restaration-Bassett Creek Native Vegetation Project-The contractor for the restoration of the vegetation along Bassett Creek was onsite last week ta continue to monitor and maintain the vegetation. Staff walked the corridor with the contractor to identify areas that needed to be over seeded and any other issues with vegetation. The establishment after the first two years is very impressive. Native vegetation is typically fully established after three growing seasons. Olympia and Independence Flood Reduction-The City has now acquired three of the four homes that experience repetitive flood damage at this intersectlon. City Council approved the purchase of#he fourth and final house and stafF expects to close on the property soon.A stormwater filtration basin benefitting water quality in Medicine l.ake will be constructed on the four properties once the homes are demolished. NATURAL RE50URCES Goat Grazing The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board compteted a pilot project that utilized goats to naturally control invasive vegetative species in its park system. Phase 1 of this project was conducted eart of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis in June. Phase 2 began near Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden,and then shifted to a location in Golden Valley south of Hidden Lakes between August 4 and August 11. A herd of 80-90 goats were brought to the site and were contained within a double layer of fencing.The grazing area was set back from the adjacent wetland and straw biorolls were added to provide an additional layer of protection from any potential runoff or erosion from the site.A shepherd{called a goatherdj was on-site day and night throughout the entire operation. Buckthorn removal was the primary objective at ihe Wirth location.The goats made a significant impact in removing the existing buckthorn vegetation in this location and the other piiot project areas.Continued attention and removal efforts will be necessary to control buckthorn over the long run. x � ,ro #-d�y a r� .��" ,'�r ��j ,, � -3-�- , �� _ - "�.�L t�ll- '� � � ' .'. 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Page 43 PLANNING AND ZONING AND DEVELOPMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION Lions Park View—7200 Harold Ave(Subdivision)—Subdivision request to split one lot into two.The existing home in this R-2 zoned properry would be demolished and two new homes would be constructed on small single family lots.The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on August 28. Global Adult Day Servlces,lnc.—6960 Madison Ave W(Conditionai Use Permit)—CUP to allow adult day care in a multi-tenant building in an Industrial Zoning District. Up to 30 refugee/immigrant clients wauld be served between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm.The Planning Commission is scheduled to ho(d a public hearing on August 28. 5509 Lindsay Street(Comp Plan Amendment and Rezoning)—Guiding and zoning an excess MnDOT parcel from Right-of-Way to Moderate Density Residentiaf use and R-2 zoning.The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing an August 28. 16I1 Lilac Drive N (Comp Plan Amendment and Rezoning}—Guiding and zoning an excess MnDQT parcel from Right-af-Way to Low Density Residential and R-1 zoning.The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on August 28. CITY COUNCIL Skylab Glass Arts—8838 7th Ave S(Conditional Use Permlt)—CUP to allow accessory retail sales and small class instruction at a new glass blowing facility located in a Light Industrial Zoning District.The City Council approved the use(5-0)on July 18. Tralee at Cutacross—210 Cutacross Road(Subdivision)—Subdivision request to split one lot into two. The existing home would be demolished and two new homes constructed.The current lot meets the new width and area requirements far subdivisions as adopted by the City Council in 2015.The City Counci) approved the subdivision;s-0)an August 3 and conduct�d a broad discussion about the Cit�s efforts to mitigate the impacts of construction within neighborhoods. __ _ ._ _ _ _ _ _. Additional information about current development projects may be found on the Gitv website. Page 44