2018-01-22 EC Agenda Packet AGENDA
GOLDEN VAL�EY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
lanuary 22,2018, Monday @ 6:30pm
Council Conference Room (across from Council Chambersj
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Rd
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2017 (5 min)
3. 2018 Environmental Commission Budge#Ideas (10 min)
4. 2018 Work Plan Priorities (5 min)
S. GreenStep Cities—Step 3 Recognition &program staff assessment(5 min)
6. GreenStep Cities—Step 4—Stormwater(30 min)
7. Program/Project Updates (20 minJ
8. Councii Updates(5 min)
9. Other Business
*Joint CouncilJCommission meeting at Brookview on February 27th from 6p-8p
10. Adjourn
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GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting, Minutes
November 27, 2017
Commissioners Present: Tracy Anderson, Tonia Galonska, Lynn Gitelis, Dawn Hill,
Larry Johnson, Joseph Ramlet, Jim Stremel and Debra Yahle
Staff Present: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist; Sue Schwalbe, Administrative
Assistant
Also Present: Council Member Larry Fonnest
Call to Order
Chair Hill called the meeting ta order at 6:30 pm.
Approval of Reqular Meetinq Minutes
MOVED by Gitelis, SECONDED by Galonska, and the mofran carri�d unan�nously
to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2017 regular rt�eeti�g as am�nded to
include Joe Ramlet under "Commissioners Present". �
Natura! Resources Mana�tement Plan
This plan is being incorporated into the Parks and Natur�fi Reso�sr�es chapter of the
2040 comprehensive plan update. Eckman led the review and provided a progress
update on the plan's implementatian matrix ft�r natural and c�nstructed improvements
within nature areas. The following items were spectfically d�scussed by the Commission:
• The Commission agreed to t��p th�;fa�st acti�n listed under General Natural
Resource Improvements (Address Encroachment through education,
identification, and boundary dem�rcation) as a high priority and to address the
encroachment issue now rather than later.
• It was decided to r�move t�e act�On item "Install tunnel under the Union Pacific
railroad tracks" since it i� not a part of the bike/pedestrian plan recommended by
the task force.
• Also to remove, "In�fiall ca�e access for recreational use of the ponds"from all
stormwa�r ponds in the City. The stormwater ponds typically have lower water
quality then natural receiving waters and are not listed as priority 1 water bodies
by thi� Basset Greeic Watershed Management Commission.
• The Commissior► �uggested that new pet waste disposal systems could be
maintainetJ/emptied by volunteers who Adopt-a-Trail or Adopt-a-Park.
MOVED by Stremel, SECONDED by Galonska, and the motion carried
unanimously to modify the Natural Resources Management Plan by removing the
following action items from the matrix: Install tunnel under the UP RR tracks and
install canoe access for recreational use on ponds.
2018 Environmental Commission Budqet Ideas
The City Council has included $3,500 in the proposed 2018-2019 budgetfor
Environmental Commission meetings and educational events. Ideas on ways to use
these funds were discussed and included the foilowing:
• The meeting/event would need to take place in Golden Valley or in a nearby city
at a city-sponsored event {like Home Remodeiing Fair)
• An informational booth could be set up at an existing event
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o Existing events include Home Remodeling Fair; Golden Valley Art and
Music Festivai; Farmers Market
• Expertslguest speakers could be brought in to speak or provide hands on
demonstrations
o Demons#rations could take place on a site within the community
■ Example: Buckthorn removal
o Could use classroom setting, like community ed classes
o Speakers/experts could include Organic Bob, U of MN CompostlRecycle
expert, Hennepin County Recycling expert, other U of MN �duc:�#ors, staff
from Center for Energy and Environment
o Staff t4 research costs to set up a class at the new Brqok�i�w
• Pravide local nature area tours
• Offer help to homeowners on how #o manage their home and yard more
effectively and efficiently
GreenStep Cities —Stea 4 core topic areas
Eckman presented the results of the Step 4 Open �pa�e, P�rks, and Trees core topic
area and discussed which metrics are eligible for Step 5.
MOVED by Gitelis, SECONDED by Johnson and the motion carried unanimously
to approve the entry for Step 4 ppen �pace, Parks, an�! Trees into the GreenSteps
Cities website.
Pro�ram/Proiect Updates
The complete Program/Project Upclate is on file.
Youth Member Updates
This item was removed from the agenda. In the future, the youth member and any other
Commission member may co�nment under "Other Business".
Other Busines$
MOVED by Gitelis, SECONDED by Stremel, and the motion carried unanimously
to cancel the Environmental Commission December 18�h meeting.
A- djourn
MOVED by Anderson, SECONDED by Gitelis, and the motion carried to adjourn
the m�eting a#8:30 pm.
Claire Huisman
Administrative Assistant
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Date: January 17, 2018
To: Environmental Commission
From: Eric Eckman, Development and Assets Coordinator
Subject: Ideas for 2018 Environmental Commission Budget
The City Council has included$3,500 in the 2018-2019 budget for Environmental Commission
meetings and educational events. In late 2017,the Commission began planning how to invest
those funds as part of its 2018 work plan. The Commission determined that the meeting/event
must take place in Golden Valley or in a nearby city at a city-sponsored event(like Home
Remodeling Fair).
Possible event topics discussed by the Commission include:
• Chemical-free yards and gardens
• Native piants and landscapes
• Pollinators and pollinator habitat
• Invasive species control (buckthorn, garlic mustard, reed canary grass,etc)
• Energy efficiency and renewable energy
• Managing stormwate�on your property(reducing runoff,chlorides, and nutrients)
• Resilience/Emergency preparedness
Additional ideas discussed by the Commission included:
• An informational booth could be set up at an existing event
o Existing events include Home Remodeling Fair;Golden Valley Art and Music
Festival; Farmers Marke#
• Experts/guest speakers could be brought in to speak or provide hands on demonstrations
o Demonstrations could take place on a site within the community
• Example: Buckthorn removal
o Could use classroom setting, like community ed classes
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o SpeakersJexperts could include Organic Bob, U of MN CampostjRecycle expert,
Hennepin County Recyciing expert,other U of MN educatars, staff from Center for
Energy and Environment
o Staff to research costs to set up a class at the new Brookview
• Provide local nature area tours
• Offer help to homeowners on how to manage their home and yard more effectively and
efficiently
Staff discussed these ideas with Park and Recreation staff who provided the following feedback:
+ Park and Recreation can help coordinate and can assist with advertising/promoting, in
brochure or other methods
• Space at Brookview Community Center can be used at no charge
* We could start out classroom style and then ga outside for hands-on demonstration
• Staff suggested going to a residents house (selected at random or by choice)to do hands-
on demonstration
• Staff liked the topics Chemical-free yards and gardens,and Native plants and landscapes
as they are timely
We can discuss these ideas and mare at the lanuary meeting.
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Date: January 22, 2018
To: Environmental Commission
From: Eric Eckman, Development and Assets Coordinator
Subject: GreenStep Cities Step 3 Recognition &Program staff assessment
In December 2017, GreenStep Cities program staff notified the City that it has achieved Step 3
staius in the program and that it will be recognized for its efforts at the June 2018 League of
Minnesota Cities conference.
Attached is the assessment worksheet completed by GreenStep Cities program staff. Please bring
any questions you might have about the assessment to the Commission meeting.
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2018 Cate�orv A Citv GOLDEN VALLEY
Currently a St_ ep 2 GreenStep City as of June 2017
(joined Aprii 2016)
Which ossessment? Preliminary:for city review�✓ Final:May IS`recammendation to LMC a
Assessor and da[e: Philipp Muessig, 12/14/17
Tota/8Ps implemented: 22 All required*BPs done? YES BP distribution requirements*met? YES
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Recn�nition at a Ste�31eve1 involves,at a minimum:
� Implementing 16 bes#practices, including:
0 10 specific BPs: #1,#6,#11,#12,#15,#16,#17,#24,#25,#29
a 2 Building BPs,2 Land Use BPs,2 Transportation BPs,4 Env. Mgt. BPs,3 Comm.JEcon. BPs
• Completing 27 actions, including:
0 9 specific actions: #1.1.2; #6.1.2; #11.1; #15.1; #24.1.2;#29.1
*note:requirements are for Step 3 recognition
Best practices(required in bold) BP implemented? Action summary by#and star level achieved
Action rules(req. actions in bold)
BUILDINGS:distribution requirement is 2 BPs; are 2 BPs done? YES
1. Public 1.1 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS—As af 2016, 10 years of energy use data for
Actions i&2;&one action YES 20 City-owned buildings;every 6 months entered; annual review by
from actions 3-7 staff and Environmental Commission
1.2 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS—2016:changing out T12s for T8s in all
buildings;some motion activated ligh#ing added
1.5 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS— 2018 new Brookview Community Center
built to LEED Silver: priority parking for Low Emissions Vehicles, bicycle
parking,solar reflective roof and terrace, stoRnwater quality control
features, all LEDs. Exterior lighting 67%more efficient than code;in#erior
lighting 13%more efficient than code
1.6 COMPLETE @ 15TAR—Energy Efficient Operations Manual created
for City Hall: approx..savings of 27,000 kWh, $6,000
2. Private NO 2.1 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS—CEE contract to bring hee remodeling
any two actions advisor visits and the Home Energy Program to residents in 2009;24
yrs. co-sponsored W. Metro Home Remodeling Fair(incl. energy topics)
3. New �y� 3.3 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS-2015: PUD approval requires minimum
action i or 2;one from 3-5 options to total 5 points;options include a green roof(5 pts.),a
renewable energy source(4 pts.), LEED gold(3 pts.)or platinum(4 pts.)
building,community garden (3 pts.), enhanced storm water
4. Lighting/Signals 4.4 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--All 43 traffic signals have pavement
2 actions with one from 5-8 YES sensors; Hwy 55+signal interconnections;all County signal upgrades
include video detection;flashing yellow arrow left turn signals;first 2
roundabouts are being built
4.5 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--entire City Hall campus LEDs(signs,
parking, bollards, security lights); retrofits to�EDs within park buildings
and other ublic s aces as resources allow workin on an invento of
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these conversions); City Hali parking lot LEDs cut annual cost from
$3,173 to$1,436
4.8 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--Annual costs#o city 2009$31,924» 2015
$16,566
5. Reuse
any one action
YES
tAND USE:2 BPs required; are 2 BPs done?
6.Comp Plan y�s 6.1 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS—2040 Comp Plan includes:chapter on
Actlons Z&2 sustainability and resilience;sustainability goals highlighted in all chapters;
bike/ped transportation chapter expands multi-modai transportation;
Capital Improvement Plan cata�ogues public investments by date and cost;
CIP yearly review by Planning Commission for consistency with Comp Plan
6.2 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS—Comp Plan reference often in "Purpose and
Intent"subdivision of each Zoning Code section;zoning application
findings acknowledge consistency with Comp Plan
6.3 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS—Joint Water Commission (incl.joint ductile
iron pipe water main), mill/overlay shared equipment, 2-city fire mutual
aid agreement, 2-city lodging taxes support joint to tourism bureau,3-city
recycling contract, inter-city(8 JPA)access to parks/schools,joint
hydrologic modeling project
6.4 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--2040 comp plan will ID natural resource
protection areas, recommend strategies for integrating protection into the
development process, use 2013 NR Mgt. Plan (incl.2002 NRI)to make
LM decisions
7. Density YES 7•1 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--R-2 up to 8 DUA, R-4 allows over 12 DUA;
any one action 2040 Comp Plan,where R-3& R-4 zoning districts adjacen#to
commercial,will consider higher DUA
7.2 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--density bonuses: in R-3 for underground
paricing, locating near transit route, substantia! recreation facilities onsite;
seniorlphysical disability housing; PUDs
8. Mixed Uses 8.1 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--2008 facilitated community planning
any two actians YES meetings for the I-394 mixed use district for the comprehensive plan;
resident and business surveys;visual preference survey
8.2 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--City Hall campus connected via paths/walks
to Co. Library;adjacent to commercial;senior housing, bus within 0.1
miles. 4 schools along public transit lines--Perpich Center has reduced-
fee bus passes for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch
8.7 COMPLETE @ 2 STAR5--Live/work vertical units ailowed in the I-394
mixed use district; shared arkin allowed in some areas
9. Highway Development
any one action
10. Conservation Develapment YES 10.1 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--2013 NRI;2015 NR Mgt. Plan IDs high/low
any one action quality natural areas and strategies; ordinances to preserve HQ areas
during evaluation of development; PUD ord. preserves and protects
substantial desirable portions of sites;option and incentive in the Tree
and Landscape Code to plant a larger massing of native grasses and
wildflowers in developments.
10.5 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--As of 2016 city established 13
conservation easements,totaling 25.7 acres;excellent 2015
Environmental State of the City report
YES
TRANSPORTATION:2 BPs required; are 2 BPs done?
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11.Complete Green Streets 11.1 COMPI.ETE @ 2 STARS—2011 Council resoiution; 2016 bike/ped
1;&two additional actions YES task force to assess routes and connectivity for 2040 comp plan
11.3 CfJMPLETE @ 3 STARS--Douglas Drive 2016-17 corridor project:
streetscaping, sidewalks, bike lanes, roundabouts, undergrounding
utilities&adding duct banks/conduits for future utility expansions;
existing stormwater pond expanded to irrigate nearby ballfislds;excess
ROWfiltration basins
11.4 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan
budgets for$400,000 in sidewalk and trail system upgrades
11.5 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--2002 City facilitated MNDOT's construction
of ped bridge over Hwy. 100 connecting 8assett Creek Paric in Crystal to
Briarwood Nature Area in GV;3 park-street connections
11.6 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--Douglas Dr. 2016-'17 corridor project;
reconstruction of Winnetka &Zenia Aves. incorporated perennia�, shrub,
and tree piantings in medians and boulevards, curves; road diets on 3
Co. roads;almost every strest reconstruction project the City has
completed for the last 15 years has narrowed roadway widths and
reduce irnpervious surfaces:2004, 2010, 2017
12.Mobility Options 12.1 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--Interactive bike/ped maps; Bike/Ped
any two actions YES Planning Task force; park 8� ride lot;taprooms,cocktail rooms allowed to
substitute 2 bicycle spaces for every 1 required car parking space up to
15°10 of required parking spaces;bike parking required for residents in
12+ unit developments,for aN other developments at 5%of the required
vehicle parking(minimum of 4 spaces). 2 businesses are 2 bronze
Bicycle Friendly Businesses;2016 WalkScore of 29
12.4 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--park and ride lots at General Mills
Boulevard and Interstate 394 and at Highway 100 and Duluth Street.
These lots give access to bus routes and car-pool services.
13.FEeets YES 13.2 COMPLETE @ 15TAR--public works staff routinely survey vehicles
any two actions by department for usage,function, and miles per gallon
13.3 COMPLE�E @ 2 STARS--Review of vehicle fuel usage&costs; 2013
snowplowing zones/routes for streets/sidewalks optimized for fuel and
labor efficiencies; GPS automatic vehicle location technology in all snow
removal equipment resulting in reduced fuel/salt use;2008 staff no-idling
policy;expioring police squad car computer systems that reduce idling;
22 E85 vehicles
13.4 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--Parks 8 police bike patrols; annual police
bike-along (20 residents in 2015)
14.TOD/TDM ND 14.4 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--Transportation demand management
any two actions overlay district along I-394 requires TDM plans for dense developments
(0.6+of gross sq. ft. floor area per sq. ft.of land in parcel); plans may
require incentives for ridesharing, public transit, bikeJped,variable/flex
work hours, shared arkin
YES
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT:4 BPs required; are 4 dane?
iS. Purchasing 15.1 COMP�ETE @ 1 STAR—2017 sustainable purchasing guidelines:
1;and one additional actian YES �nergyStar,WaterSense, Green Seal, EcoLogo andlor US EPA Safer
Chaice cleaning products, 30°l0+ recycled-content paper; 10% price
leyway
15.4 COMPLETE @ 1 STAR—Water Sense sinks, toilets, urinafs,
showerheads, pre-rinse spray valves, i�rigation controllers
16.Trees 16.1 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--Tree City USA since 1987; $13/resident
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any two actions YES 16.2 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--survival rates of plantings tracked(86-
100°l0)
16.3 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS—annual tree planting in public spaces$10k-
$30,000; also budget for tree replacement as part of Pavement
Management Program; 2016 EarthDefine Geospatial[LiDAR]Data and
Services—overall city tree canopy of 40.5%
16.6 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS—residents directed to MnDOT Plant
Selector online tool; Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan 2090; use of
10-20-30 rule
17.5tormwater 17.1 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS—MIDS adopted 2015
any one action YES 17.3 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS—code requires stormwater runoff rates be
limited to pre-project rates for the 2-year, 10-year and 100-year,24-hour
precipitation events; public& private street width proposals beiween 24-
and 26-feet(&some 1$')consistently approved
17.5 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--residential rain garden, native vegetation
guidelines; infiltration, evapotranspiration, reuse/harvesting, conservation
design, urban forestry and green roofs are given preference as design
options for those seeking a permit(esp. PUD);stormwater harvesting
helps irrigate Sandburg Athletic Complex;advanced techniques
implemented in smaller street projects as opportunities arise; use of
Atlas 14; 8 public, 36 private rain gardens; 1 private green roof;2 public,
2 private pervious pavers
18. Parks&Trails 18.3 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--2016, 15%land in parics/open space; 55
any th�ee actions YES acresJ1000 residents; 100°!o within one-half mile of a park/open space
18.5 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS—25 native buffer areas{54 acres)using IPM
(herbicides only on athletic fields if weeds constitute over 70%); no
milkweed removal and is included in public planters,medians and along
roadways; park and public event recycling; in 2015 6 acres pollinator
habitat plan#ed
18.8 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--Adopt-a-park, -space,-pond,-storm drain
19.Surface Water YES 19.4 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--new shoreland development or alteration
if state public water: 4;and requires protection or restoration; new requires dedication of permanent
one additional action conservation easements over a significant portion of the shoreland
if no state water: any one action 19.5 COMP�ETE @ 2 STARS—5 out of 16 miles with stream bank buffer;
over 30 private properties by 2016 stabilized their own shorelines;20
private properties have shoreline conservation easements
19.6 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS
20.Water J Wastewater YES 20.1 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--uses 63 to compare energy usage of water
1&2;and one additional reservoir to Crystal; JWC pumps and delivers drinking wa#er at a rate of
1.0267 kWh per 1,000 gallons
20.3 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--Inflow/infiltration inspections required
before house sale, plumbing permits ($10,000+), variances, subdivisions,
other planning actions; voluntary I/I inspections part of Pavement
Management Program; 2004-2015 reduced I/I flow 3.1 MGD{24°/a)_
savings at wastewater treatment plant of up to$2,772,175Jyear
20.4 [&20.2] COMPLETE @ 2 STARS—3�party yrly. check of
wateNwastewater pumps; peak shaving generator in pump house;2 out
of 4 new efficient water reservoir um s, 2020 lan for other 2
21.Septics
any one action
22.Solid Waste YES ZZ•Z City recycies at all public buildings,facilities, parks and facilities;
1 or 2; &one from 4-8 added more recycting signage; 2016:447.7 tons of leaves from City
ro erties
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22.4 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--annual"Mighty Tidy Day"(data available)
for fumiture, household items for Bridging reuse;several second-hand
shops in the City
22.6 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--city curbside recycling since 1987 to all 1-4
family residences; private garbage haulers must follow the City
arganiied schedule; larger MF dwellings/C&I required to provide%ontract
for recycling coilection at least every 2 weeks;2018-new city contract for
recycling services; 2016-2,174.05 tons of materials were diverted to city
recycling
23. Local Air Quality YES 23.2 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--ordinance regulates recreational fires;
any two actions guidance for recreational buming on the City website; Code prohibits the
installation, use, and maintenance of outdaor wood boilers
23.3 COMPLETE @ 2 STRS—no smoking in public parks/recreation
facilities; no-idling policy for the police%ther departments saved
$1,600/mo. For lice in the first summerwith the new olic
ECON&COMM DVLP:3 BPs required; are 3 done? YES
24.Benchmarks&Involvement YES 24.1 COMPLETE @ 2 S7ARS--Environmental Commission with annual
Actions 1&2 report to council, GS on city web
24.2 COMPLETE @ 1 STAR--As part of 2040 comp plan staff reviewed
objectives completion& reported to Planning Commission;CIP
catalogues public investments by date and cost
24.3 COMPLETE @ 1 STAR—Environmental State of the City report
25.Green Businesses YFS 25.4 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--City annually hosts Mighty Tidy Day with
any two actions value-added businesses(Shred-N-Go, Tech Dump, Better Futures)for
resident disposal of items that cannot be donated;city regularly contracts
with companies that use recycled materials in stree#re-constn�ction
projects
25.5 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--Liberty Crossing redevelopment site:a mix
of housing adjacent to transit and flood storage;reduction of impervious
surface area; establishment of native vegetation buffer areas;
development of public open space and trails; onsite renewable energy
generation
26. Renewable Energy YE$ 26.1 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--solar�wind ordinance;since 2001 16
any two actions solar installations, aggregate value$363,793
26.2 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--City web lists green power purchasing,
solar ap to assess property's solar potential; in 2016 3 businesses,435
residents participated in Windsource;as of 2016,4 businesses, 13
residences have installed onsi#e sol�ar
26.5 COMPLETE @ 1 STARS--2015 2 PV arrays(80 kW total)on public
buildings; 2 more to come; 15%& 100%of building demands met;
$2,213lyr.savings
27. Local Food YES 2�•2 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--2013:chickens allowed by permit{2017:9
any one action licenses); 1 PUD option is a community garden
27.3 COMPLETE @ 3 STARS--Market in the Valley:farmers market in City
Hall parking lot every Sunday moming June-October,�1000
shoppers/Sunday; 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)
28. Business Synergies Np 28.3 shy of completion at a 1-star level- transit service through
action 2,3 or 4 Downtown West area,which is within 0.5 miles of single-family zoning;
City facilitated s�hared parking for the Central Park West property
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29. Climate Adaptation YES 2g•1 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS--par#of regional Emergency Operations
action 1 Pian/Group; includes a crisis communication plan
29.2 COMPLETE @ 15TAR--developing Resilience Plan to be part of its
2018 comp plan
29.3 COMPLETE @ 1 STAR—2017 focus group of professionals who woric
to provide services to vulnerable populations to develop objectives,
policies, and strategies outlined in the City's Resilience and
Sustainability Plan
29.5 COMPLETE @ 2 STARS—"red book"with critical maps, procedural
information, contacts for emergency events and disasters;
comprehensive facility analysis in 2006 incorporated into the Capital
Improvement Plan each year for building improvements; investments to
ensure new buildings are built to be durable and resilient to natural
hazards;several roofs re ired; 5.2 miles of shorelines restored
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Date: October 18, 2017
To: Environmental Commission
From: Eric Eckman, Development and Assets Coordinator
Subject: GreenStep Cities Step 4-Stormwater
Goiden Valley has wrapped up its inventory of best practices and has recently achieved 5tep 3
status in the program.The City is now working toward Step 4 which involves the documentation
of inetric measurements in seven core topic areas and five optional topic areas. Measuring for
Step 4 is important as the City must show improvements in each topic area to advance to 5tep 5.
Improving within these topic areas will help the community reduce energy use,save money, and
increase resilience to short and long term shocks and stressors.
Core topic areas Optional topic areas(in priority order)
✓ Open Sppce, Parks, and Trees • City Fleets
• Storrnwater • Infrastructure for Biking and Walking
• City Buildings and Lighting • Car,Transit, and Bike Options
• Transportation Modes and Miles • Surface Water
• Waste Water • Green Buildings
• Renewable Energy * Local Food {only if green buildings
• Land Use does not prove to be workable)
The next core topic area that the City is completing is Stormwater. The measurement value for
Stormwater is derived from the Blue Star Award Program assessment. information on the Blue
Star program as well as the completed assessment is attached far reference. After discussion,
staff requests the Commission to consider making a motion to approve the entry for Step 4
Stormwater into the GreenSteps Cities website.
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RThe Blu� �tar Awa�rd
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For communities that wish to achieve excellence in stormwater BLUE STAR
management,Minnesota's regulatory and pernutting proga,ms offer AWARD
little incentive.
R�izing t�cellence in
Tlie Blue Star Award is a voluntary program designed to offer �'"""q"'h'st°r"'"'ater
communities that excel in stormwater mana ement the ���ent
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reco�niition thev deserve.
The Blue Star Assessment
The Blue Star Assessment is a volutttary self-assessment for communities that rates key indicators
such as development codes,site-design guidelines and post-construcrion stormwater runaff
standazds.
Communities that achieve a minimum score on the Blue Star Assessment earn the Blue Star Awazd
and are recognized as leaders in stormwater man�gement in Minnesota. The Blue Star Assessment
is designed to be fle�ble,transparent and fair.
Communities that excei in stormwater management can earn the award regardless of population,
MS4 pemut status,development status,and natural resource condition.
Time Commitment
The Blue Star Assessment takes as little as one hour to complete. The www.bluestarmn.or
website lets users log-on to conduct the private assessment.Assessment feahues include the ability
to flag questions for future reconsideration as well as the ability to stop and save the assessment at
any time,allowing users to complete the assessment at their convenience.
Assessment Components
The Blue Star Assessment allows communities to conduct a self-assessment in three core areas:
Section One:Plannin�and Preservation
This section includes questions on the following sub-topics:
• Part A: Water Friendly Development Patterns
• Part B:Natural Resource Preservation&Management
• Part C: Stormwater Management Funding&Incenrives
Section Two: Stormwater Management Standazds and Practices
Tlus section includes quesrions on the following sub-topics:
• Part D:Impervious Cover Management
• Part E: Stormwater Management Polices
• Part F: Green Streets For Cleaner Water
Section Three: Stormwater Pollution Prevention
This section includes questions on the following sub-topics:
• Part G:Educarion&Community Programs
• Part H: Inspection&Enforcement
• Part I: Source Cantrol
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Recognition Duration
Blue Star Award status lasts for five years fram the date of recognition.After five years,a
community will be asked to update their assessment to maintain the award.
Blue Star Award Winners
The Blue Star Award was launched in July 2010.Information like the amount of communities that
have conducted their online self-assessment as well as the number who have won the assessment is
available on the Blue Star ParticipatingCommunities weba�e.To find out which communities are
scoring highest, visit the Blue Star Award Leaderboard.
Program Partnerships: Connection with the MPCA's GreenStep Cities Program
The MPCA's GreenStep Cities program offers cities an opportunity to conduct self-assessments on
a broad range of environmental sustainability indicators.Cities that achieve a high score will be
offcially recognized by the State as a"GreenStep City"through the MPCA's sustainable
communifiies program.
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T'he GreenStep Cities program incorpotates the Blue Star Award as the program's flagship
municipal stormwater management assessment methodology.
Blue Star Award Partners& Sponsors
The Blue Star Program was launched in 2010 by Friends of the Mississippi River in pa�tnership
with Emrnons&Olivier Resource Inc.with technical assistance provided by The Minnesota
Pollution Contcol Agency,The Minnesota Green Step Cities Progam,Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District,Minnehaha Creek Watershed District,Mississippi Watershed Management
Organization,Project NEMO,The City of Blaine, The City of Woodbury,The City of Lino Lakes,
and The City of Inver Grove Heights.
Program support generously provided by:
• The Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation
• The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
• The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
• The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
Don't Miss Yonr Chance to Earn the Blue Star Award!
Minnesota communities can log-in to www.bluestarmn.or�and begin their voluntary online self-
assessment today.
For More Information
Alicia Uzarek Trevor A. Russell
Blue Star Award Program Coordinator Water Program Director
Friends of the Mississippi River Friends of the Mississippi River
360 North Robert Street-Suite 400 360 North Robert Street-Suite 400
Saint Paul,MN 55101 Saint Paul,MN 55101
Phone: 651-222-2193,ext.29 Phone: 651-222-2193,ext. 18
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Section One: Planning & Preservation
Part A: Water Friendly Development Patterns
An important component of excellence in stormwater management is utilizing water-friendly development
strategies.In Part A—take a look at how your community scores in providing design flexibility for new
developments,re-using previously developed sites,and encoura,ging the use of low impact development
techniques.These are some important strategies that allow communities to maximize groyvth while protecting
natnral resources.
i)
Does your community comprehensive plan allow the following sprawl-limiting strategies?(Select all that apply)
1. '�' Miaced-use development((glossarv#mixed use develonment)(1 point)
2. `�' Comnact development gl �A #compact development)(greater than g units/acre)(i point)
3• Transfer of develo�ment rishts Uglossarv#transfer of development rights)(1 point)
4. ;�" Redevelopment of underutilized previously developed sites(i point)
�. Other applicable(1 point)
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Does your commw�ity have any of the following incentives specifically targeted to bmwnfield'development
and redevelopment sites?(Select all that apply—then check appropriate score box below)
i. �. ' �nsitv bonLs(Jglossarv#densitv bonus)
2. �' �'u��i�ng for remediation Uglossarv#funil�g for remdiation)
3• Streaml�ed permitting(jg o sary#streaml_ined germitting)
4. Reduced impact fees ossarv#reduced 'unuact feesl
5. �'� Tax increment financing�glossarv#tax increment financin,.g)
6. �� 2 of the above incentives(2 points)
�. 3 or more of the above incentives(3 points)
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Does your community require or encourage Low Impact Develo_pment(LID)
(/elossarv#low impact develo�mentl decentralized stormwater management,and/or Better Site Desi,gn
(BSD)(/glossarv#better site des�standards for new development and redevelopment?
i. Required for new development and redevelopment(3 points)
2. Required for new development only(2 points)
3. Encauraged for new development and/or re-development(i point)
4. • No(o points)
5. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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Part B: Natural Resource Preservation&Management
Clean Water is often a reflection of the health of the land. In Part B—assess how your community protects
riparian areas,wedands,forest and other important natural features.By planning ahead of time to protect
sensitive lands, communides can help enhance natural resources and prevent runoff pollution hefore it starts.
1)
Does your community comprehensive plan include an inventory of lugh quality natural resource areas and are
land-use decisions guided by the inventory in order to protect these areas from development?
1. ' Yes,inventory used to guide protection(4 points)
2. Yes,inventoried(�point)
3• No(o points)
4. I don't lmow/nat specified(o points)
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Does your community allow filling for development within the floodplain and if so,are restrictions imposed
excluding storage of h�zardous materials(/glossarv#hazardous materials)and requiring
camnensatorv storage(/glossar�#compensatorv storage)for fill?
i. � No fill within FEIVIA and locally defined floodplain allowed(4 points)
2. No fill within FEMA floodplain allowed(3 points)
3. Fill allowed with the above restrictions(2 points)
4• Fill allowed without restrictions(-i point)
5. I don't know/not specified(o point)
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Wha#is the minimum width of vegetated wetland buffers[jg ossarv#vegetated wetland buffers)
required for new developments in your community?
i. • Minimum of 2�feet for all wetlands but increase with quality and function of the resource. (g points)
2. Minimum of 25 feet for all wetlands(i point)
3. No standard J I don't know/not specified(o points)
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What is the minimum width of�tream buffers(/g ossarv#vegetated stream buffers)required for new
developments in your communityl
i. Minimum of ioo ft feet for all streams(4 points)
2. Minimum of�o feet for all streams(3 points)
g. Minimum of�o feet for all streams(2 points)
4. • Minimum of 25 feet for all streams(i point)
g. No standard/I don't know/not specified(o points)
6. Not Applicable in my community
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Do those buffer standards include any floodplain,steep slope,vegetation or resource quality considerations?
1. Additional buffer width to encompass ioo-year floodplain
2. Additional buffer width in areas with steep slopes(9%or greater)
3. ��' Buffer language clearly specifies vegetated cover requirements
4• Expanded stream buffer requirements for sensitive resources,such as trout streams and/or ORVWs?
5. ��� One of the above(i point)
b. 2 ar more of the above(2 points)
�. Not Applicable in my community
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Does your comrnunity protect high quality or sensitive wetlands through a�iesource M agement Plan
(J ossary#resource management plan)or Wetland Management Plan
(/gloasarv#wedand management plan) ?
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2• Yes,plan meets state standards(i point)
3. • No{o points)
4. I don't l�ow/not specified(o points)
5. �- ° Not applicable in my community
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Does your community encourage the establishment and sustainability of urban fores#s through the following
strategies: (select all strategies that apply,then check appropriate score box below)
i, Insect&disease control
2. Increased care during establishment(/glossarv#increased care during establishment)
3. Encauraged boulevard tree establishment
4. �� �ncreased� igQnn»5(�IVCl'Slt�{,[g,IoSSRTv#inCreBsed indi�enous diversrtv)
5. ''�' Tree nrotection and r nlacp;ment ordin nc�P
f/�loss #tree producfi�*+ And renlacement ordinance)
6. L�� 2 of the above strategies(i point)
7. 3 of the above strategies(2 points)
$. 4 or more of the above strategies(3 points)
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Does your community have land use protections and/or development restrictions that preserve steep slopes
(i896 or greater)in a stable, undisturbed vegetated state
Uglossarv#stable un �. turbed vegetated state)?
1. Yes(2 points)
2. ` No(o points)
3. I don't know/nat specified(o points)
4. Not applicable in my community
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Does your community require stormwater infiltration to be implemented,consistent with the Minnesota
Denartment of He th g�tidelinPg(/glncsaty#mdh �ideL.'nes) in wellhead prote 'on areas
Llslossarv#welLhead protection area)?
1, " Yes(z points)
2. No(o points)
3. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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Part C: Stormwater Management Fundi.ng&Incentives
Clean water is an important investment for safe and healthy communities. In Part C,your community can score
points for funding meGhanisms that help that build,maintain and improve stormwater management systems.
1�
Does your community have any of the following ongoing stormwater management funding mechanisms?
i, i✓r Stormwater Utilitv User Fee(/gi_ns�#stormwater utilitv user fee)
2. Other applicable
3. �� Yes{g points)
4. No(o points)
�. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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Does your community have any of the following expanded infrastructure stormwater management funding
mechanisms?
1. Stormwater Connectian ee l/g�o�.�Arv#stormwa conuection fee)
2. C�� �tormwater Suecial Acspcsrnent(/glossarv#stormwater sp�cial a�c�aessmentl
3• Stormwater Taac District(/glossary#stormwater tax district)
4. Other applicable
5. ��� Yes(i point)
6. No(o points)
7. I dan't irnow/not specified(o points)
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For existing/developed sites,does your community a11ow for on-site reductions in stormwater fees for the
retrofitting of stormwater management practices?
i. Yes,for cammercial,industrial and residential(2 points)
2. Yes,only for commercial and industrial(i point)
3. � No(o points)
4. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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I'ou can earn extra points toward your Blue Star Award with these bonus questions.
i)
Has your community adopted a�ble funding mechanism(j�ossarv#stable fundin� mechA�m)for
land acquisition of high quality natural resource and/or riparian buffer areas within the last io years?
i. '� . Yes(i point)
2. • No(o points)
3. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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Are your communit�s�e1L ead B�rotection a ess(/glo�#weLlhead protection area)mapped-and
are these maps referred to during development review?
i. ` Yes-mapped and referred to during development review{2 points)
2. Yes-our wellhead protection areas are mapped(�point)
3. No(o points)
4. I don't lrnow/not specified(o points)
5. Not applicable in my community
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Section 'Itivo: Stormwater Standards & Pra�#ices
Part D: Impervious Cover Management
Impervious surfaces like parlang lots,side walks and driveways contribute vast amounts of runoff to nearby
surfaces waters every year.In Part D,look at how your community manages impervious cover.
Note:some of the best-management approaches below are not necessarity things your community must
require or mandate.Same of questians ask simply whether or not your community encourages or even allows
these practices in appropriate situations.
1)
Does your community allow�rQof-of-narlane(/glossarv#proof of p ' �)or shared drivewavc
�/¢lossarv#shared drivewa�to minimize impervious surface?
i. • Yes(i point)
2. No(o points)
3. I don't lu�ow/not specified(o points)
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For retailJshopping areas larger than io,000 sq ft of floor space,what is your rninimum allowed required
parlang ratio for{per i000 ft2 of gross floor area)?
1. Fewer than g.5 parking spaces(3 points)
2• ` 3•5 to 4•o parking spaces(2 points)
3• 4.i to 4.5 parldng spaces(i point)
4. Greater than 4.5 parking spaces{o points)
5. We have a maximum par]ang ratio of 4.0 or less(4 points)
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What is your minimum required o�ice building parking ratio(per i000 ft2 of gross floor area)?
i. Fewer than 3.o parlang spaces(3 points)
2. g.o to 3.5 parldng spaces(2 points)
3• ' 3•6 to 4•o parldng spaces{i point)
4. Greater than to 4.o parking spaces(o points)
5. We have a maximum parking ratio of g.5 or less(4 points)
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What is your minimum stall width for s��dard parldng s ace (/grl�ssarv#standard p�rking)?
i. • 9 feet or less(2 points)
2. 9.i to 9.9 feet(i point)
3. Greater than g.9 feet(o points)
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For new residential lots,does your community require or encourage impervious surfaces like roofs and drive
ways to drain to veget�ted areas(,(glossarv#drain to vegetated area)?
i. Required{g points)
2. • Encouraged(1 point)
3. No(a points)
4. I don't know/not specified(o points)
5. Not Applicable in my community
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Does your community require or encourage,where feasible,parking area landscaping to be used for bio-
retention of stormwater volume and/or water quality management?
i. Reqnired(3 points)
2. • Encouraged(1 point)
3. No(o points)
4. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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Part E: Stormwater Management Policies
In Part E,assess the stormwater rnanagement policaes that apply in your community.Many of the questions
below may address policies or ordinances required by a watershed district or watershed management
organization that overlay part or all of your cammunity. For this assessment,your communiiy scores points for
applicable stormwater standazds set forth by watersheds and other units of government in addition to codes or
ordnances you have at the local level.
1Yote:some communities may straddle muln'ple watersheds with d�erent standards.Other cammunities may
have different standards far di,�'erent parts of town.In this case,please use whicheuer set of standards you
feel best re,tlects your communiiy.If a single set of standards applies to more than So3b of your community,
we suggest using that standard as the baseline for the assessment questions below.
i)
For new development,do your community stormwater management standards apply to all new impervious
surfaces,or is a minimum threshold(de minimis)included?
i. Standards apply to all new impervious surfaces(10 points)
2. • Standards apply to�o,000 sq.ft.or more of new impervious surface(8 points)
3. Standards apply to.5 acres or more of new impervious surface(4 points)
4. Standards apply to i acre or more of new impervious surface(i point)
�. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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For new development,do your community stormwater standards require rate control based on the
difference between a baseline-condition(jglossarv#baseline condition)and�ast-development runoff
condition Uglossarv#nost development runoff condition)?
i. f ? Yes,our baseline condition is Pre-Euronean settlement(
/glos_ sarv#pre european settlement)
(5 Points)
2. Yes,our baseline condition�;pproximates woocls/grass in good condition
�lglossarv#aoproximates woods er c. in good condition,Z(g points)
3• ' I'es,our baseline is are-development fexisting�conditions
[/�lossarv#nre development existineZ(1 point)
4. No{o points)
�. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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Does your community require best management practices(BMPs)for all new development that will resuit in
9096 reduction in total-suspended-solids(TSS)and/or 6096 reduction in total phosphorous(TP)? .
1. • Yes(2 points)
2. No(o points)
3. I don't know/not specified(o points}
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4)
Are post-construction sediment and nutrient loading requirements customized to downstream water
resources?
�. Yes(3 Points)
2, • No(o points)
3. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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5)
Has your community adopted an erosion and sediment control ordinance?
i. • Yes(�o points)
2. No(o points)
3. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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For new development,do your community stormwater management standards require,where feasible,
runoff volume control?
i. '-? Yes,up to o.,�inches of runoff from impervious surfaces(3 points)
2. Yes,o.6-i.o inches of runoff from impervious surfaces(9 points)
3. • Yes, i.�-2.o inches of runoff from impervious surfaces(i2 points)
4, Yes,no runoff volume increase for the 2-yr, a4-hr event(9 points)
�. Yes,no runoff volume increase for the 5-yr,24-hr event(i2 points)
6. Yes,no runoff volume increase for the io yr,24-hr event(i,5 points)
�. No(o points)
8. I don't lrnow/not specified{fl points)
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Do your community stormwater management standards specify pretreatment requirements far stormwater
prior to discharge into all volume c:ontrol best management practices(BMPs)?
i. • Yes(2 points)
2. No(o points)
3. I don't la�ow/not specified(o points)
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Do your community stormwater management standards apply to all redevelopment?
i. Yes,reconstructed and net increase in impervious surface(9 points)
2. ' Yes,net increase in impervious surface only(q points)
3. No(o points)
4. I don't lrnow/not specified{o points)
�. Not Applicable in my community
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Do your community stormwater management standards apply to roadwav reconstruction
(/�lossarv#reconstruction)?
1. Yes,reconstructed and net increase in impervious surface(9 points)
2. • Yes, net increase in impervious surface only(4 points)
3. No(o points)
4. I don't know/not specified{o points)
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By allowing for narrower streets,right-of-way infiltration practices,and limited impervious surfaces-
communities across Minnesota are finding ways to minimize runoff from our roadways.In Part F,take a look at
how streets are designed and built in your community.
Note:not all standards below are requirements. Yaur community can score points for simpiy encouraging,or
even atlowing,some practices where appropriate.
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For public,residential access and sub-collector st�reets(with fewer than 50o average daily trips)what
is the minimum roadway pavement width allowed in your community?
i. ' 24 feet or less(4 points)
2. • 25-26 feet(2 points)
3• 27-28 feet(1 point)
4. Greater than 28 feet(-i points)
5. I don't l�ow/not specified(o points)
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Does your community set radial maximums Uglo��arv#radial maximums)for residential cul-de-sacs
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1. Yes,3o feet or less(3 points)
2, Yes,35 feet or less(2 points)
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4. • No(o points)
5• I don't know/not specified(o points)
6. Not Applicable in my community
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Daes your community require or encourage central,de�ressed veg atP p��ous isl�n_�c
(/�lossary#devressed veget9tPd islands)on cul-de-sacs with a radius greater than 4o-feet?
�. Require(2 points)
2. • Encourage(i point)
3. No(o points)
4. I don't know/not specified(o points)
�. Not Applicable in my community
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Does your community encourage c�rb-Cuts(/ lncaary#curb cuts) ribbon curb t[glossary#ribbon curb)
or ri t of wa swales o #ri t of w wales for infiltration and conveyance of stormwater
runoff in lieu of curb-and-gutter alang residential roadways?
1• • Yes,allowed and encouraged(2 points)
2. Yes, allowed(i point)
3. No(o points)
4. � ` I don't l�ow J not specified(o points)
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Does your community allow&encourage pervious/permeable surfaces on residential/commercial area
sidewalks,and residentialJcommercial parkin;g lots?(select all that apply)
1. :*� Yes on residential/commercial sidewalks(1 point)
2. ��' Yes on residential/commercial parking lots(1 point)
3. No(o points)
4. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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1)
Do your co�nunity development standards require�ripping((glossary#soil rigp,�,g)at least 1-2 feet
deep after mass grading(/glossa�y#mass grading)is complete for all soil iypes where appropriate?
i. ��' Yes(2 points)
2. • Nv(o points)
3. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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Do your community development standards require or recommend adding a soil amendment
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1. Amendments required(3 points)
2. � Amendments recommended(i point)
3. No(o points)
4. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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Does your community allow the use of trees and native vegetation to count towards your community volume
control standards?
�. l*% Yes(2 points)
2. No(o points)
3• I don't know/not specified(o points)
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Does your community have stormwater water reuse standards and/or incentives for stormwater reuse?
i. ' Yes{1 point)
2. No(o points)
3. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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Does your community encourage or require any of the following water conservation strategies: (select all that
apply)
1, �� Smart irrigation s stem /g10SSarv#smart irrigation svstems)that track weather patterns and
mitigate unnecessary watering(1 point)
2. '✓" The use of low-water vegetation[/glo�sarv#loH wate� v�g + 'on)(i point)
3. Even/odd watering ns([�losc�sv#even odd watering bans)(1 point)
4. Water Conservation Rate Structure that exceeds DNR minimum requirements(i point)
5. � `' Other(i point)
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Part G: Education&Community Programs
Public education and community programs are an important part of any stormwater pollution prevention
program.By reaching out to residents,businesses and staff,communities can help everyone do their part for
clean water.In Part G,score points for the education and outreach programs you have in place in your
community.
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Does your community participate in stormwater pollution prevention education&outreach programs snch as:
{select all that apply)
i. � Metro Blaoms(htto�(/www metroblooms org/Zeducational workshops(within las#3 years)(i
point)
2. ��' The NEMO Program fhttu://northland�nemo or�/�(within last 3 years)(1 point)
3. The Clean Water Minnesota Me 'a C�np�ig�ttp•//www cleanwatermn or�(annually)(i
point)
4. The Blue Thumb Prog,ram(httns,[f�w bluethumb org,�2(annually)(i point)
5. Other similar program(1 point)
6. I don't know/not specified(o point)
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[For non-MS4's only]Does your community have residential and education programs targeted to prevent
stormwater runoff pollution?
i. ` � Yes(2 points)
2. No(o points)
3. I don'#know/not specified(o points)
4. • Not Applicable—our community is an MS4
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��or M Sq Cnties only]Does your community have residendal and business education programs such as:
(select all that apply,then check appropriate score box below)
i. �!' A city newsletter that regularly inclndes a variety of stormwater polludon prevention messages a#least
4-6 times each year
2. � A city website with that regularly includes a variety of stormwater pollution prevention messages at
least 4-6 times each year
g. ��' Educational stormwater poIlution prevention workshops for residents
4. ��: Education and ou#reach program for local businesses
�. {�' A stornn drain stenciling program
6. �� Regular utility bill inserts with stormwater educational messages
�. �� Sponsarship of community education events and/or clean ups
8. �� Adont-a-Storm Drain f/glossarv#adopt a storm drain)program
9. � Stormwater BMP demonstration sites with educational signage
�o. At least 2 of the above strategies(i point)
11. At least 3 of the above strategies(2 points)
i2. At least 4 of the above s#rategies{3 points)
i3. ��✓ More than 4 of the above strategies(4 points)
14. Not Applicable—our community is not an MS4
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Uollution nrevention&treatment(jglossarv#stormwater polludon and treatmentl practices and
projects for residents or local businesses?
i. Yes-promotion&financial assistance(3 points)
2. • Yes-promotion only(1 point)
3. No(a points)
4. I don't l�ow/not specified(o points)
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W'hich of the follawing certification and training opportunities does your community make available to
municipal staff on a regular basis:
1. w� Erosion&sediment control certification(i point)
2. �' Illicit Discharge detection&elimination training(i point)
3. ��' NEMO "Stormwater U"(�glossary#stormwater u)(1 point)
4. L✓_` Minnesota Road Salt Symposium(i point)
5. L� Fertilizer&Pesticide use minimization training for institutional,parks,residential or commercial
progerty managers?(i point)
6. T don't know/not specified(o points)
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Part H: Inspection &Enforcement
In Part H,take a look at some simple steps you can take to protect clean water—like inspecting stormwater
treatrnent systems and enforcing erosions and sedi.ment control standards.
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[For nc►n-MS4's oniy]Is your communit�s stormwater system mapped?
�. Yes(i point)
2. No(o points)
3. I don't irnow/not specified(o points)
4. • Not Applicable—our community is an MS4
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Are all active construction site erosion&sediment control standards inspected and enfarced on all sites?
�. * Yes(4 points)
2. No(o points)
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Does your community have an inspection&maintenance schedule for stormwater management practices-
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Part I: Source Control
The best way to keep our waters clean is to stop pollution before it starts.In Park I,assess how your community
scores when it cornes to some important strategies for stopping pollution at the source.
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Does your community responsibly manage and use deicing materials and sand through the following practices:
1. '� Use of covered deicing material storage(i point)
2. '� Minimize use of a deicing materiaLs{i point)
3. ��� Staff are trained and certified in the guidelines laid out in the MPCA's 2ao6 Winter Parking .nt
�nd Sidewalk Maintenance Manual
�( oss #mndot road s d and salting practice �iidelinesl(1 point)
4. ,� Staff are trained in the guidelines laid out in the MNDOT Snow&Ice Control Handbook
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5. No(o points)
6. I don't know/nat specified{o points)
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i. "` Yes(2 points)
2. No(o points)
3. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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Does your community have a residential yard waste collection program?
i. • Yes(i point)
2. No(o points)
3. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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With what average annual frequency are your community's public residential streets swept?
i. • Three or more times a yeaz on average(3 points)
2. ' 1�vice or more a year on average{1 point)
3• Less than twice a year on average(o points)
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Dces your community own and operate a high efficienev regenerative air
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(/glossarv#vacuum acsisted street sweepers)?
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2. • No(o points)
3. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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Has your community adopted a policy encouraging the use of�,phalt-based se�l coatins
(�¢lossarv#asphalt based sealcoati*�gZand/or limiting the use af�oal-tar based as,ph�i#�palants?
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2. No(o points)
3. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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3. I don't know/not specified(o points)
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PROGRAM/PROJECT UPDATES—January 2018
WATER RESOURCES
DeCola Pond F Maintenance
Rachel Contracting began removal of material on Tuesday lanuary 16th and completed the removals Wednesday,
January 17'�". Approximately 3,000 cubic yards of sediment was removed from the basin, helping to restore it to its
planned depth and volume.As is the case with many ponds in urban areas,the sediment material tested positive for
PAHs and therefore was hauled to a landfill and properly disposed according to state and feder'�I regulations.Finai
restoration of the pond area will be completed in the spring including final grading and restoration of the access routes.
Olympia Avenue Area Flood Prone Properties
For the past couple years,staff has been working with property owners and the MnDNR on four potential voluntary
acquisitions in the neighborhood to assist property owners that experience repetitive flood damage.With funding from
a DNR grant,the City is able to acquire properties and remove structures.The plan is to construct a stormwater quaiity
treatment basin on the four vacant lots to treat stormwater before discharging to Medicine Lake.
Staff has requested quotes for the demolition of two homes on Independence Avenue North that have experienced
repetitive flood damage.The demolition project is set to be awarded at the February 7 City Council meeting with work
beginning shortly thereafter.
MLRWA Long Term Flood Mitigation Plan-
DeCola Ponds B and C Improvement P�oject feasibility study
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission authorized a feasibility study for the DeCola Ponds B and C
Improvement Project.The areas around DeCoia Ponds B and C are being considered for expansion of flood storage to
help alleviate a flooding problem within the watershed.The primary benefits of the project include reducing flood
damages to homes and businesses,and improving public safety by reducing flooding on Medicine Lake Road.Additional
benefits include improving water quality, restoring and enhancing vegetation and wildlife habitat,and improving
recreation and park user experience.
Information gathered from the November 9,2017 open house is being used to help develop concept plans for a future
project.The concept plans will be presented at a second open house in spring 2018.
10�'Ave Culvert Replacement
This cooperative project to repiace the deteriorated corrugated metal culverts with new concrete box culverts to convey
Basset Creek under the roadway and railway was substantially completed in December 2017.
Municipat Separate Storm Sewer System(MS4)General Permit Reissuance
The Cit}rs permit with MPCA to operate a storm sewer system and discharge stormwater into natural receiving waters is
being reissued in 2018.This permit is updated approximately every 5 years.The City has applied for reissuance and is
awaiting information on what changes if any might be coming in the next version of the MS4 permit that would require
updates to the City's overall starmwater program.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Staff is working with Hennepin County Sentencing to Service crews to remove buckthorn and unwanted volunteer
vegetation growing on top of storm sewer facilities and around stormwater ponds.This work occurs annually between
November and March.
FORESTRY
The 2017 application for Tree City status was approved by the MN DNR. The City Arborist will apply for a Tree City
Growth Award if there are enough activity points to consider.
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RECYCLI NG
The City received information from McDonald's that is has new packaging and recycling goals.The email below is from
McDonald's Chief Supply Chain and Sustainability Officer, Francesca DeBiase.
This initiative is another important step in the Company's efforts to demonstrate our commitment to making
environmental stewardship synonymous with the McDonald's brand.We want to use our scale for good and
always keep raising the bar on what it means ta be a responsible campany committed to peaple and the planet.
Ar McDanald's, we are working hard to embed sustainability in everything we do ond lead meaningful chnnge
across our industry, our value ci►ain and the communities we serve. Our ambition is to use less packaging, �
sourced responsibly and designed to be taken care of after use, working at and beyond McDanald`s restaurants
to increase recycling and he/p create cleaner communitres.
�ur customers care about this, too. They consistently tell us that packaging waste is the#1 environmental issue
they would like us to address.
We've mode great progress in recent years,crnd as the next step in our journey,l'm excited to share with you
today our 2025 goals to siqnificont/y improve our packaging and reduce waste:
• By 2025,.100%of McDonald's guest packaging wil!come from renewable,recycled or certified sources with a
preference for Forest Stewordship Council(FSCJ certification.
• By 2025, our gool is to recycle guest packaging in 100%of McDona/d`s restaurants. We understand that
recycling infrastructure,regulafions and consumer behaviors vary city to city and country to country, but we
plan to be part of the solution and hetp influence powerfu!change.
We know we can't do this afone. We're excited to work together with suppliers,employees,franchisees and other
partners to find solutions on [opics ranging from renewable plastics to increasing recycling occess in
municipalities around the gJobe.
We look forward io sharing this announcement with you and welcome your feedback and questions. We're
tommitted ro continuing progress on our packaging and recycling journey and will keep you up to date with
upcoming news.
PLANNING AND ZONING AND DEVELOPMENTS
Jan 3,2018
2040 Comprehensive Plan—A draft of the Housing chapter was sent to all Commissions as well as to the City
Council S#aff on January 2.The chapter will be discussed at a work session on January 8.The Land Use and
Transportation chapters are scheduled to be discussed on January 22.
Light Rail Station Area Planning—As part of work being conducted by Hennepin County Community Works in
support of the planned METRO Blue Line Extension,the consulting firm of Perkins+Wi11 is leading a TOD Zoning
study funded by the FTA.Team members will be at the Planning Commission meeting on January 8 to give an
overview of the work plan for 2018 and to discuss some of the expected outcomes.
1017 Ravine Trail(Subdivision)—Subdivision request to split one lot into two.The existing home would remain and
a new home would be able to be constructed to the south.A subdivision at this address was approved in 2008 but
not recorded with Hennepin County.A Neighborhood Mailing has been sent to properties within 500 feet.
Scheduled for the January 22 meeting.
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Tennant Campus Projert—Applications for an amendment to the Tennant PUD,zoning approvals for Damascus
Way,and land use changes for the Corporate Woods site on Douglas Drive ha�e all been put on hold prior to
consideration by the City Council.The applicant is working with staff to determine which, if any,of the proposals
should be advanced at this time.All public hearings associated with this project, including a potential expansion af
the Douglas Drive Redevelopment Area,were continued to the January 16 City Cauncil meeting.Staff anticipates
that at that time they will be continued to the February 20 City Council meeting.
Affordable Housing—Planning staff will attend the January 9 Council/Manager meeting to present an update on
the work being done in support of Affordable Hausing in Golden Valley.This is a follow-up to discussion at the
CouncilJManager meeting in August of 2017.
Development Project Updates—As 2Q18 begins,a number of construction projects are underway across the City.
Below is a list of the more significant projects and a status update for each:
Central Park West—AC Marriott Hotel(5075 Wavzata Boulevard)
126 rooms—Work is anticipated#o be completed and the hotel open in time for Super Bowl weekend in
February.
Central Park West—Phase 1 Apartments 11S11 Utica Avenue Southl
199 units{80 in Golden Valley)—The building just opened for the first tenants at the end of December.
Work on the park will be campleted in the spring.
G.lobal Pointe Senior Aoartments(5200 Wavzata Boulevard)
98 units—A footing and foundation permit was issued on December 29.Construction is expected to begin
this spring.
Jewish Familv and Children's Services/PRISM f5905 Golden Vallev Road)
Work continues inside this building which will house the relocated PRISM operations.
Laurel Ponds(Pennsvlvania Avenue South and Laurel Avenue)
24 lots—Permits have been issued for roughiy half of the lots,with some homes completed and others
about to begin construction. Plantings along Laurel Avenue will be installed in the spring.
The_Libertv Apartmen#s(Winnetka Avenue North and Medicine�ake Road)
55 townhome units, 187 apartment units—Townhome uni#s along Winnetka are open,townhome units to
the south are under construction,townhome units along Medicine Lake Road will be the last phase.The
apartment building was granted a partial Certificate of Occupancy in late December.
luther Automotive(900010�'Avenue North)
The facility is nearing completion for a call center,training,auto installation,and auto storage.
{Former)Oqtum Site(6300 Olson Memorial Hi�hwav)
Inquiries with the City have been for both reuse af the current building and redevelopment of the entire
site. No firm proposals have been submitted to this point.
Schuett Senior Apartment Proiect(9000 Golden Vallev Road)
99 units—Permits were issued in late December for Phase 1 of a senior apartment pr�ject.A planned Phase
2 would expand the building onto the vacant fast food site at 9050 Golden Valley Road.
Talo Aqartments(5100 Wayzata Boulevardl
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Under Pressure BrewinA(8806 7'�'Avenue Northl
Permits have been issued for a brewery/taproom in the eastern-most two bays of this multi-tenant
building. No timeline has been set for an opening.
The Xenia Apartments(770 Xenia Avenue South�
354 units—Construction on the foundation is underway.
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