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2015-02-25 ENR Packet
AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION Wednesday, February 25, 2015 7 p.m. Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes: a. December 15, 2014 5. New Business a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair b. Tennis Sanitation, LLC, Annual Recycling Performance Review 1) 2014 Annual Recycling Report 2) 2015 Recycling Work Plan c. 2015 ENR Commission Goal Setting d. 2014 ENR Commission Annual Report 6. Unfinished Business 7. Visitor Presentations 8. Commission Presentations a. Harambee Community Cultures Environmental Science School (Commis Miller) 9. Staff Presentations a. March ENR Commission Meeting Rescheduled to Thursday, March 26, 2015 b. Maplewood Nature Center Programs 10. Adjourn Agenda Item 4.a. MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 7:00 p.m., Monday,December 15, 2014 Council Chambers, City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission was calledto order at 7:01 p.m.by Acting Chair Trippler. 2. ROLL CALL Randee Edmundson, Commissioner Present Deborah Fideldy, CommissionerPresent Mollie Miller, Commissioner Present Absent Ann Palzer, Chair Tom Sinn, Commissioner Present Dale Trippler, ActingChair Present Ginny Yingling, Commissioner Present Staff Present Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Edmundsonmoved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by CommissionerMiller. Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CommissionerYinglingmoved to approve the November 17, 2014, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting minutes as submitted. Seconded by CommissionerEdmundson. Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. NEW BUSINESS a.2014 Sustainability Report i.Environmental Planner, ShannFinwall gave a presentation on the 2014 Sustainability report to the commission. The Commission reviewed the report and suggested that additional details be added on the extensive work put into reviewing and revising the City’s tree ordinance. The Commission approved the 2014 Sustainability report as amended. The report will be presented to the City Council in early 2015. December 15, 2014 1 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission MeetingMinutes b.Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) i.Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the reportonthe Joint Powers Agreement with the St. Paul Port Authorityfor a PACE program. The Commission reviewed the PACE program and Joint Powers Agreement and recommended the following changes to the Joint Powers Agreement: There are currently no PACE projects, so the Agreement should be changed to “The City has one or more projects within the boundaries of the City” Add page numbers. The Agreement states “The City can designate a local government unit other than the City to implement the program."Does this mean that we authorize the St. Paul Port Authority to implement the program? The Agreement states that the “Port Authority may and is permitted to charge fees for its implementation and administration.” Are these fees collected from the applicant or the City? Use the full name “St. Paul Port Authority” not “Port Authority” If the City levies anassessment against a property and the St. Paul Port Authority ultimately does not fund the project, there should be language added to ensure that the County reimburses the property for assessments taken. Commissioner Yingling moved toapprovethe Joint Powers Agreement for a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)Program. Seconded by Commissioner Fideldy.Ayes –All The motion passed. 6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None present. 8.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None. 9.STAFF PRESENTATIONS a.November 24, 2014, City Council Meeting Update. Environmental Planner Finwall gave an update on items approved by the City Council on November 24, 2014, that were previously reviewed by the ENR Commissionincluding the Partners in Energy MOU and Energy Action Team, MPCA and Great Plains Institute grant agreements for the Green Building Code, County grant agreement the City Hall Campus Organics Recycling Program, and the wetland buffer variance for a garage to be constructed at 1703 Jessie Street. b.Reschedule the January 19 and February 16, 2015, ENRCommission meetings due to the Martin Luther King and President’s Day holiday. December 15, 2014 2 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission MeetingMinutes Environmental Planner Finwall recommended January 28 and February 25, 2015, as alternate dates. c.Maplewood Nature Center Programs Environmental PlannerFinwall presented the upcoming Nature Center Programs. For more information contact theMaplewoodNature Center at (651) 249-2170. 10.ADJOURNMENT Acting Chair Trippler adjourned the meeting at 7:43p.m. December 15, 2014 3 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission MeetingMinutes Agenda Item 5.a. MEMORANDUM TO: Environmentaland Natural Resources Commission FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner DATE: 2015for theENR Commission Meeting SUBJECT: Election of Chair and Vice Chair The Environmental andNatural Resources(ENR)Commissionordinance requires thatthe Commission elect a chair and vice-chair to run the meetingseach year.In 2014, the ENR Commissionelected CommissionerPalzertobethechairand CommissionerTripplerto be the vice-chair.During theENR Commission meeting the Commission should appoint achairand vice-chair for2015, and vote onthose appointees. Agenda Item 5.b. MEMORANDUM TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner DATE: February 19, 2015 for the February 25 ENR Commission Meeting SUBJECT: Tennis Sanitation, LLC, Annual Recycling Performance Review - 2014 Annual Recycling Report and 2015Recycling Work Plan Introduction Maplewood’s contract with Tennis Sanitation, LLC, for city-wide residential recycling service requires them to have an annual review with the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission and the City Council. A requirement of the review is the submittal of a recycling report and work plan. The report includes data on last year’s recycling program including quantities of recyclable materials collected; quantities marketed; quantities stored; quantity of process residual disposed; log of all education tags left because of non-targeted materials set out for recycling; and log of all complaints.The work plan includes proposals for recycling system improvements. Background 2014 Recycling Report The 2014 Recycling Report summarizes the City’s single and multiple family recycling programs (Attachment 1). Following is a comparison of the 2013and 2014 average pounds per household per month and annual net tons of materials collected from single family and multiple family households: 20132014 Average pounds per single family household per month 43.78lbs 53.48 lbs Annual net total tons collected for single family households2,214.62tons2,949.92tons Average pounds per multiple family household per month 13.24lbs 12.95lbs Annual net tons collected for multiple family households 319.56tons312.64tons Additional observations regarding the City’s recycling program in 2014: Average pounds per single family households have increased 22% over the last year. Total tons for single family households increased by 535.30tons over the last year. The average participation rate for 2013 for single family households is 91%. Participation is counted if a household places recyclables out at least once a month. Average pounds per multiple family households have decreased by .29 tons, but remain somewhat consistent over the last four years. At the end of 2014 there were 15 small businesses and churches that have opted into the City’s recycling program. A total of 30,157 pounds of recyclables were collected at these facilities. There were 11,180 pounds of recyclables collected in City Parks in 2014. The December 2014 Composition Study reflects that a majority of Maplewood’s recyclables are made up of paper (46.48%) and cardboard (21.36%). Maplewood’s 2014 recycling residuals (items in the recycling that cannot be recycled) totaled 29.36 tons, or .9% of recyclables. Review of 2014 Recycling Work Plan Following is an update of items accomplished from the 2014 Recycling Work Plan: 1.Recycling Carts: In March 2014 Tennis rolled out 65 gallon recycling carts to all single family homes and 35 gallon recycling carts to townhomes and manufactured homes with curbside recycling. The year-end report reflects that the carts have had a positive impact on the curbside recycling rates and participation. 2.Small Business and Church Recycling: Beginning the end of 2013 the recycling contract was amended to allow Maplewood’s small businesses and churches to opt into the City’s curbside recycling program. From the end of 2013 to the end of 2014 Maplewood has increased the number of small businesses and churches in the City’s recycling program from five to 15. This was possible through outreach efforts by City staff, Tennis, and Waste Wise, a nonprofit affiliate of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. 3.Education to Low and Non-Participating Residents:The fall edition of Seasons (Solid Waste by the Numbers)featured a Solid Waste Survey and Get Caught Recycling contest. Both of these efforts targeted education to low and non-participating residents. The results of the Solid Waste Survey are attached (Attachment 2). 4.Recycling Education:Tennis hosted a tour of their recycling facility in St. Paul Park in the summer of 2014. The recycling facility tourwas videotaped and edited for the City’s Spotlight on Maplewood cable show. Tennis representatives attended a workshop with the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission to discuss recycling education, recycling markets, and ways for the City to improve its recycling program.Tennis assisted the City withthe creation of a combined recycling and trash guide (Maplewood Solid Waste Management Guide). This guide was mailed to residents in January 2015. 2015 Ramsey County RecyclingPerformance Work Plan As part of the City’s SCORE grant, the County requires that the City enter into a recycling performance work plan. The City’s 2015 Recycling Performance Work Plan (Attachment 3) includes work is used to help the Cityguide the yearly Recycling Work Plan with Tennis Sanitation. 2015Recycling Work Plan Tennis’2015Work Plan (Attachment 4)includesarecycling cart audit, promoting small business and church recycling, targeting education to low and non-participating residents, 2 bilingual recycling education, an end-market tour, recycling education for multiple family, and promotingthe “name theskunk”activity by painting the names on the new trucks. Recommendation Approve Tennis Sanitation’s Annual Review which includes the2014Recycling Report and 2015Recycling Work Plan. Attachments 1.2014Recycling Report 2.Solid Waste Management Survey Results 3.2015 Ramsey County Recycling PerformanceWork Plan 4.2015Recycling Work Plan 3 Attachment 1 - ¯«¤¶®®£ 2¤¢¸¢«¨¦ 2¤¯®±³ Greg & Willie Tennis Tennis Sanitation 1/30/2015 Index of Recycling Report ................... Page 1 ................... Page 2 ................... Page 3 Recycling Data (Multi-................... Page 4 Multi-................... Page 5 Inquiries, Linens, Cardboard, & Parks Summary..................... Page 6 .................... Page 7 ................... Page 8 ................... Page 9, 10 and 11 .................. Page 12 Market Report - .................. Page 13 Additional Items................................................................ Page 14 Summary of Year-................. Page 15 Appendix of Recycling Report Recycling R................... Appendix A Recycling Report (Multi-.................... Appendix B (large) ...................... Appendix C Monthly Multi-family Report Data (E....................... Appendix D ..................... Appendix E (large) Recycling Data Summary...................................... Appendix F Educational Tags and Complaints/Compliments Log Report Educational Tags............................................................... Appendix G Compliments/Complaints.................................................... Appendix H January 30, 2015 City of Maplewood Maplewood, MN 55109 1830 County Road B E RE: LETTER OF PURPOSE Dear City of Maplewood, This Year-end recycling report has been prepared for the City of Maplewood The report contains summaries of recycling data for both single family and multi-family, inquiries, composite study information, environmental impact report, fun facts and a market report, along with a report summary. This year's report we have also added three years of comparison data to help measure the success of the recycling program. The data in this report has been utilized over the years to assist us in understanding p progress of the recycling program as well as helping us develop future strategies to enhance the recycling programs already in place. Sincerely, Greg & Willie Tennis Greg and Willie Tennis Tennis Sanitation Maplewood recycling year-end report 2014 page 2 RECYCLING DATA SUMMARY In this report we have compiled annual data from both single fam-family dwellings (SEE APPENDIX A). This data includes: Net tonnage of all residential and multi-family dwellings combined (tan) Break-out of single family tonnage and set-out rates (yellow) Break-out of multi-family tonnage (blue) Separate measurement of weights for cardboard and linens (bottom of APPENDIX A) Break-out of single family recycling materials by type and weight (yellow) Break-out of multi-family recycling materials by type and weight (blue) Break-out of combined tonnages (green) Inquiries tracked per month (bottom of APPENDIX A) Also business volume, parks and cardboard are included The data is compiled from recyclable materials collected from ou period of time. Weights are broken out based on a composite ratio of the entire load. Maplewood recycling year-end report 2014 page 3 RECYCLING DATA (SINGLE FAMILY) The Single Family Data in APPENDIX A (yellow) was compiled from the single family homes after taking out the multi-family weights. From this data we are able to illustrate the weight per home (in lbs.) per mont -a weekly basis. In analyzing the single family data, we are able to provide the following observa 2014 Average lbs. per household per month = 53.48 lbs. per month Single Family comparison data average lbs. per household per mon Year 2011 = 38.91 lbs. per month, Year 2012 = 41.95 lbs. per month, Year 2013 = 43.78 lbs. per month Average lbs. per household have increased 22% from last year!! 2014 Annual Net total tons collected for single family were 2,949.92 SF comparison data Annual Net Total Tons: Year 2011 = 2,146.06 tons, Year 2012 = 2,313.61 tons, Year 2013 = 2,414.62 tons. Total tons increased by 535.30 tons from last year!! Other New Data Collected: Participation Percentage of Residents TOTAL PARTICIPATON % FOR 2014 YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC AVRG 2013 83% 80% 81% 83% 84% 84% 84% 87% 85% 8488% 84% 2014 87% 84% 91% 93% 93% 97% 92% 92% 92% 92% 91% 92% 91% Additional Trends: Tennis Sanitation noticed several positive results from the new single sort cart wh included: Increased participation and increase Single Family recycling volumes. Maplewood recycling year-end report 2014 page 4 RECYCLING DATA (MULTI-FAMILY) The Data in APPENDIX A (Blue) is the actual data compiled from net total weight family homes a- out the multi-family weights. From this data we are able to illustrate the weight per unit (in lbs.) per month. To assist us in providing accurate data, we compile weights on a quarterly basis. This weight is then used to provide us with a fair average of weight generated by each multi-family unit. Our drivers then documented the number of carts dumped at each location on a weekly basis (see APPENDIX D). These weights are then added at the end of each month to provide us wit to calculate the weight per unit per month. In analyzing the multi-family data, we are able to provide the following observations: 2014 Average lbs. per unit per month = 12.95 lbs. per month 2011 comparison data: Average lbs. per unit per month = 12.96 lb 2012 comparison data: Average lbs. per unit per month = 11.47 lbs. per month 2013 comparison data: Average lbs. per unit per month = 13.24 lbs. per month Overall tonnage volumes were very consistent over the last four years. 2014 Annual Net total tons collected for multi-family (ANTMF) was 312.64 tons 2011 comparison data: ANTMF was 312.73 tons 2012 comparison data: ANTMF was 276.88 tons 2013 comparison data: ANTMF was 319.56 tons How are the weights determined for the multi-family data? On a quarterly basis we use one truck to collect all multi-family dwellings. The total weight is then divided by the numbeed to get an average weight per cart. This data is then entered into multi-family spreadsheet. See APPENDIX D for an example of this report. This data is significant because we are able to easily separate day of collection. The remaining tonnage is then the actual ton homes. Maplewood recycling year-end report 2014 page 5 MULTI-FAMILY INDIVIDUAL SUMMARY LETTER From the data compiled over the twelve months we are able to provide each multi-housing property with an accurate summary report of their recycling volumes (APPENDIX B). We also provide them with some information on how their efforts help with the environment alongional information to assist them in enhancing their recycling efforts. Maplewood recycling year-end report 2014 page 6 INQUIRIES SUMMARY Below are twelve months of data documenting the number of reside This year with the new cart transition we had a larger than normal amount - The most common calls were comprised of what additional items they could recycle and what can I place We are confident that our Customer Service Staff (CSRs) resolved TOTAL INQUIRIES FOR 2014 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL 76 76 852 150 58 78 51 51 59 47 23 31 1,552 ««t; ; ·; a ©-w Þ w; Ýz;© 7Ò; · ·w; ·© z·z E ·w; ©;-ä-zm - ©·u 2011 TOTAL INQUIRIES (Comparison Data) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL 87 64 70 38 16 16 11 15 5 5 5 12 344 2012 TOTAL INQUIRIES (Comparison Data) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL 39 16 24 13 22 14 19 21 30 29 23 10 260 2013 TOTAL INQUIRIES (Comparison Data) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL 35 14 7 14 8 10 14 11 19 44 35 22 233 LINENS AND SHOES SUMMARY Linens and shoes for the year 2014 totaled 6,270 pounds Year 2011 = 6,217 lbs., Year 2012 = 3,692 lbs., Year 2013 = 8,641 lbs., CARDBOARD SUMMARY Cardboard collected for 2014 from city facilities and buildings totaled 131,346 pounds. Year 2011 = 105,615 lbs., Year 2012 = 92,850 lbs., Year 2013 = 1 BUSINESS and PARKS WEIGHTS We also collect data from some businesses who started recycling TOTAL POUNDS FOR 2014 BUSINESSES: 30,157 lbs CITY PARKS: 11,180 lbs TOTAL POUNDS FOR 2013 BUSINESSES: 2,855 lbs CITY PARKS: 9,140 lbs Maplewood recycling year-end report 2014 page 7 RECYCLING COMPOSITE STUDY For the composite study we kept all loads from the entire week's worth of material and processed only Maplewood's material through our MRF on Saturday. The sorting floor was cleared and the recycling was sorted into the categories (as listed below). All of the categories were then weighed and documented. The results of the composite study were then entered back into the monthly report. Why do a composite study? Having a good understanding of the recycling composition provideus with data that may assist us in adjusting it to fit the needs of the Residents of Maplewood. With on-going changes in the economy, cultural and even changes in the home we can develop more available markets, increase processing techn handle more items and enhance educational materials to instruct Maplewood recycling year-end report 2014 page 8 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS From the detailed recycling data from this report, we are able tsome unique ways that the residents recycling efforts have made a difference. Over the years, recycling markets have been able to recycle more and more items out of the waste stream. They have to determine what resources are saved by recycling various material In this report we were able to convert the break-out of types of recycling materials into resources saved. Maplewoodrecycling year-end report 2014 page 9 FUN RECYCLING FACTS nearly 1.5 million jobs by 2030 while significantly reducing pollution, saving water and energy, and building economically strong and healthy communities, according to a new study released today by leading labor and environmental groups. The national report a©; W,r [; tÒ·z was released as part of a series of nationwide events celebrating National Recycling Day, November 15, 2011, with events also taking place in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Cleveland, Austin, Houston, and Washington, D.C. a©; W,r [; tÒ·z also shows that while the vast majority of municipal solid waste nationwide can be readily recycled, reused, or composted, only 33 percent is currently diverted from disposal, and only 30 percent of the 178 million tons of construction and demolition debris is recycled. Most of our waste is still sent to landfills and incinerators. By implementing a bold national recycling and composting strategy of 75 percent waste diversion rate by 2030, the report shows that we can creat needed local jobs, save resources like water, and reduce pollution and other environmental pollutants that harm human health. http://docs.nrdc.org/globalwarming/files/glo_11111401a.pdf Why Recycle- Preserves natural resources. Recycling the print run of a single Sunday issue from the New York Times would save 75,000 trees. Recycling one ton of aluminum saves four tons of bauxite. If paper is recycled it saves 60% of the water normally used to make paper from trees. If steel is recycled it save 40% of the water normally used to make steel from iron o Saves energy making new steel from old scrap saves up to 75% energy, recyclin energy and paper recycling saves up to 70% energy. Note: Less energy consumption = less air pollution, less greenh Recycling one aluminum can saves enough electricity to run a TV Recycling one glass bottle or jar saves enough electricity to light a 100-watt bulb for four hours Recycling one ton of plastic saves the equivalent of 1,0002,000 gallons of gasoline A ton of paper made from recycled paper saves: 7,000 gallons of water Between 17 and 31 trees 60 pounds of air pollutants Recycling a pound of steel saves enough energy to light a 60-watt light bulb for 26 hours. Americans recycle only 5% of all the plastics produced in this c Americans use 100 million steel cans and 200 million aluminum beverage cans every One drip per second from a faucet wastes 540 gallons of water a It takes between 400 and 500 years for a Styrofoam cup to decomp decompose. Using recycled glass uses 40% less energy than making products f Today, almost 22% of the glass produced in the United States is http://www.factmonster.com/science/environment/recycling-facts.html Maplewood recycling year-end report 2014 page 10 Fun Recycling facts - continued The average person generates over 4 pounds of trash every day an Americans make more than 200 million tons of garbage each year, e -free tailgate using only recyclable materials Sign up for Trash-Free Tailgate. Over 75% of waste is recyclable, but we only recycle about 30% o We generate 21.5 million tons of food waste each year. If we com it would reduce the same amount of greenhouse gas as taking 2 million cars off the road. Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to listen to a fu could light your bedroom for two whole weeks. Recycling aluminum cans saves 95% of the energy used to make alum cans from ne Americans throw away 25,000,000 plastic bottles every hour. Over 87% of Americans have access to curbside or drop-off paper recycling programs. In 2009, Americans threw away almost 9 million tons of glass. That could fill enough tractor trailers from NYC to LA (and back!). If every American recycled just one-tenth of their newspapers, we could save about 25 million trees https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-recycling Maplewood recycling year-end report 2014 page 11 Fun Recycling facts - continued What is plastic made into? Plastics are everywhere in our lives - our kitchens, our vehicles, our purses, and even inside our own Check out the many ways plastics can be found all around you: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic #1: Beverage bottles, food film, microwaveable packages High-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic #2: Beverage containers, cleaning product containers, shopping bags, cabling, pipes, wood composites Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic #3: Toys, pipes, shower curtains, flooring, windows, food films Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic #4: Produce bags, flexible food containers, shrink wrap, lining for cardboard, wire coverings, toys Polypropylene (PP) plastic #5: Large and small appliances, food containers, auto parts, pipes Polystyrene (PS) plastic #6 : Food and beverage containers, CD and DVD cases, plates and cups Polycarbonate (PC) plastic #7: Beverage bottles, DVDs and CDs, eyeglasses, traffic lights, lens http://www.ecolife.com Maplewood recycling year-end report 2013 page 12 GLASS RECYCLING PROCESSORS Tennis Sanitation has managed mixed broken glass utilizing Strategic Materials as our glass processor. This is ves the overall goal of recycling 100% of the material into the original raw material. We are excited to announce that Strategic Materials has developed a technology that optically sorts broken glass mechanically without manual sorting. This results in minimizing the amount of glass being used for aggregate material. {;; {·© ·;mz- a ·;©z ;7©;;· ;··;© ,;Þu Maplewood recycling year-end report 2014 page 13 MARKET REPORT 2014 was a stable year for most of the commodities. Fiber markets took their annual drop. Plastics markets remain strong. Aluminum and tin markets took a steady drop but show signs of coming back. Glass market is somewhat limited because there is only processor available to sort glass. Their newest technology sorts broken glass using computerized optical sorters and a comp system. 90% of the broken glass is now being processed into post-consumer food and beverage containers. The outlook for 2015 Future markets are looking like they will remain strong. The markets project the values to be lower th 2014. Maplewood recycling year-end report 2014 page 14 ADDITIONAL ITEMS RESIDUALS: 2014 Residuals (in tons) from recycling was as follows: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL .9 % .9 % .9 % .9 % .9 % .9 % .9 % .9 % .9 % .9 % .9 % .9 % 29.36 tons 2.00 tons 1.65 tons 2.06 tons 2.57 tons 2.76 tons 2.54 tons 2.632.76 tons 2.92 tons Residuals consisted of items such as styro foam, foam, shoes, di L -¦ ©z · t w;z7Ò ©; 7Þ u · E© · L -¦ ©z · t w;z7Ò ©; 7Þ u · E© · L -¦ ©z · t w;z7Ò ©; 7Þ u · E© · TRUCK WEIGHTS: During the2014 Calendar - none of our vehicles exceeded the maximum loaded weight of 40,000 pounds when hauling the recyclables collected from the residents of Maplewood. Weight tickets are available upon request. RECYCLING SERVICE FEE: The recycling service fee is $1.75 per unit per month which is b STORAGE OF EXTRA RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: During the 2013 calendar year our recycling facility had sorted processing to recycling markets. The only exception are the mi there is enough volume to meet the vendor's minimum shipping reqare-type" plastics which are stored until a larger enough quantity is available to make a Maplewood recycling year-end report 2014 page 15 SUMMARY OF YEAR-END RECYCLING REPORT The 2014 Maplewood Year-end Recycling Report provides up-to-date information from activities over the past year. Each section of this report reflects the various ways data was collected, e and calculated to contribute to meeting our combined goals. In the report we have illustrated the composition of recyclables, itemized volh single family and multi-family dwellings as they relate to each break-out of each separate commodity. We also provide information on how the City's recycling efforts will impact our environment. This year's report also reflects "participation" which is calculated from every roustrengths and weaknesses of the recycling program. As we evaluate the three years of data history, we are seeing a consistent pattern of increased participation and tonnage. All of these results point towards success through materials. In March of 2014, the residents of Maplewood were introduced to a curbside recycling cart. Through the data from our cart pilot program - we were able to determine increased success in volume and partic with the usage of the cart. We are excited to have measured and monitored the success of the new cart program and are confident the results will be sustained through future years. APPENDIX A - 2014 RECYCLING DATA SUMMARY APPENDIX B - MONTHLY RECYCLING REPORT MULTI-FAMILY APPENDIX C - MONTHLY RECYCLING REPORT LETTER APPENDIX D - MONTHLY MULTI-FAMILY REPORT DATA APPENDIX E - MONTHLY SINGLE FAMILY REPORT DATA APPENDIX E - MONTHLY SINGLE FAMILY REPORT DATA (CONTINUED) APPENDIX F - RECYCLING DATA SUMMARY APPENDIX G Tags Mics Items Trash Styrofoam Linens Not bagged Hazardous Material Wood Construction Debris Light Bulbs Glass/Mirror/Windows Hose Yardwaste/Dirt/brush Appliance Electronics Furniture Ceramics Carpet 0 20 40 60 80 100 Number of Tags Left Bike Attachment 2 2014 Maplewood Solid Waste Survey MaplewoodSolidWasteSurvey Isyourtrashbillless ormoreexpensive sincetheconversiontoaone-haulertrash systeminOctober2012? Answered:84 Skipped:2 LessExpensive MoreExpensive NoChange IDontKnow 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% 100% AnswerChoicesResponses 59.52% LessExpensive 10.71% MoreExpensive 10.71% NoChange 19.05% IDontKnow Total Haveyoueverscheduledabulky item pickup(appliances,mattresses,etc.)with RepublicServices? Answered:85 Skipped:1 Yes No IDon'tKnow 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% 100% AnswerChoicesResponses 20.00% Yes 80.00% No 0.00% IDon'tKnow Total MaplewoodSolidWasteSurvey Doyouthinktherange ofmaterials acceptedbyRepublicServices'curbside collectionprogramadequate? Answered:84 Skipped:2 Yes No IDon'tKnow NeverUsed Service 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% 100% AnswerChoicesResponses 48.81% Yes 3.57% No 8.33% IDon'tKnow 39.29% NeverUsedService Total MaplewoodSolidWasteSurvey HowwouldyourateRepublicServices’ customerservice? Answered:83 Skipped:3 Excellent Good Fair Poor IDon'tKnow 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% 100% AnswerChoicesResponses 22.89% Excellent 33.73% Good 10.84% Fair 4.82% Poor 27.71% IDon'tKnow Total MaplewoodSolidWasteSurvey Doyoulikethenew recyclingcarts providedbyTennisSanitation? Answered:82 Skipped:4 Yes No IDon'tKnow 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% 100% AnswerChoicesResponses 91.46% Yes 6.10% No 2.44% IDon'tKnow Total MaplewoodSolidWasteSurvey Areyoufamiliarwiththetypes ofmaterials thatcanberecycledintheCity’ssingle sortrecyclingprogram? Answered:83 Skipped:3 Yes No IDon'tKnow 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% 100% AnswerChoicesResponses 97.59% Yes 2.41% No 0.00% IDon'tKnow Total MaplewoodSolidWasteSurvey HowwouldyourateTennis Sanitation’scustomerservice? Answered:81Skipped:5 Excellent Good Fair Poor IDon'tKnow 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% 100% AnswerChoicesResponses 56.79% Excellent 32.10% Good 1.23% Fair 1.23% Poor 8.64% IDon'tKnow Total MaplewoodSolidWasteSurvey Have youeverbroughtitemstothe City’sSpringCleanUpEventhostedat AldrichArena? Answered:85 Skipped:1 Yes No IDon'tKnow 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% 100% AnswerChoicesResponses 44.71% Yes 54.12% No 1.18% IDon'tKnow Total MaplewoodSolidWasteSurvey Would youbeinterestedinacurbside organicscollectionprogramforasmall monthlyfee(organicsincludefoodscraps, meat,dairy,andpaperthatcan'tbe recycledsuchaspaperplatesand napkins)? Answered:81 Skipped:5 Yes No Maybe 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% 100% AnswerChoicesResponses 19.75% Yes 54.32% No 25.93% Maybe Total MaplewoodSolidWasteSurvey Doyouthink theCitydoes enoughto educateresidentsonourtrashand recyclingprograms? Answered:79 Skipped:7 Yes No IDon'tKnow 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% 100% AnswerChoicesResponses 65.82% Yes 18.99% No 15.19% IDon'tKnow Total MaplewoodSolidWasteSurvey Howdoyoulearnabout, orgetanswers totrashandrecyclingquestions?Check allthatapply Answered:79 Skipped:7 CityWebpage Callingthe City Calllaingthe Trashor... YearlyTrash andRecyclin... RamseyCountA toZWebsite Other(please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% 100% AnswerChoicesResponses 8.86% CityWebpage 2.53% CallingtheCity 8.86% CalllaingtheTrashorRecyclingContractor 39.24% YearlyTrashandRecyclingBrochure 15.19% RamseyCountyAtoZWebsite 25.32% Other(pleasespecify) Total 11 /11 Attachment 3 The City of Maplewood and Ramsey County agree to the following work plan to increase recycling performa CITY OF MAPLEWOOD RECYCLING PERFORMANCE WORK PLAN City Lead on projects is Shann Finwall and Chris Swanson. ProjectProject Status Complete all 2015 SCORE requirements, including reporting on time and providing examples of all educational materials distributed. Work with businesses to look at recycling efforts, in addition to energy and storm water, efforts through Green Bldg. Code Incentive Program. Through hauler monitor participation of non- and low performing residents. Hauler audit number of 95/65/35 carts in use in Maplewood. Use County materials when and where appropriate, including website, to promote increased recycling, HHW, yard waste and organics participation. Send all outreach materials to the County for review prior to distribution. Regularly review website to update. Create "Scorecard" of best management practices for multi unit properties to use in 2015. Work with County to provide a "move in and out" piece for property owners. Outreach to all property owners of multi unit buildings. County to provide Karen translated materials. Using PEIG, pilot an organics program at city facilities. Promote the Clear Stream lending program and general green event planning tips. Work with County on Bedford warranty issues and maintain recycling containers. 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MEMORANDUM TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner DATE: 2015 GoalSetting SUBJECT: , 2015fortheENRCommission Meeting Introduction TheEnvironmentaland Natural Resources(ENR) Commission’s2014goals included: 1.Tree Policies – Complete updates to the City’s tree ordinance and policiesto meet the City’s Living Streets Policy. 2.Environmental Education – Work with the City’s recycling contractor to educate and promote the City’s recycling program.This will include a tour of the recycling contractor’s facility, videotaping of the tour for a Spotlight on Maplewood show, and a workshop between the Commission and contractor to discuss recycling markets and ways to improve the City’s recycling program. 3.Urban Agriculture – Update existing ordinances to promote and eliminate barriers to urban agriculture. The ENR Commissionshould review the 2014 goals and consider updating or setting new goals for 2015. Discussion Status of Goals 1.Tree Policies – After extensive review of the City’s tree ordinance in 2014, the ENR Commission recommended approval of an amended tree ordinance and tree standards on November 17, 2014. Staff will present the ordinance amendments to the City Council in early 2015. Once adopted by the City Council, there is opportunity for education and outreach associated with trees, Living Streets, and the urban forest. 2.Environmental Education(Recycling) – The ENR Commission organizeda tour of Tennis Sanitation’s recycling facility. Representatives from the City Council, ENR Commission, and City staff attended the tour, which was also videotaped for the City’s cable television channel. Additionally, the ENR Commission held a recycling workshop with Tennis Sanitation to discuss recycling education, recycling markets, and ways for the City to improve its recycling program. City staff coordinated recycling education and outreach to include articles, website announcements, and events. A review of this information will be presented to the ENR Commission during Tennis Sanitation’s annual review, scheduled for February 2015. 3.Urban Agriculture –City staff began research and review of this issue, organizing an urban agriculture tour in Duluth for the 2014 American Planning Conference. Staff continues to get requests and questions regarding the implementation of urban agriculture projects including community gardens, bees, backyard composting, raising of chickens, etc.The City’s ordinancesshould be reviewed and revised to remove barriers and promote urban agriculture, while ensuring no negative impacts to surrounding properties. Action Items In addition to the unfinished goals listed above, following is a list of items which may need review by the Commission in 2015: 1.Mississippi River Critical AreaOrdinance:In 2013, the Legislature restored the Department of Natural Resource’s (DNR) rulemaking authority for the Mississippi Critical Area after it was put on hold in 2011. Since then the DNR has analyzed the issues raised, held additional stakeholder meetings to clarify comments, and is finalizing the draft rulesfor release in early 2015. Once the rules are adopted, the City will need to update our Mississippi Critical Areaordinanceto meet the new rules. 2.Stormwater Ordinance: The City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requires that the City revise or create new ordinances and policies to meet updated stormwater regulations. City engineers are reviewing this information and will bring forward proposed amendments for the ENR Commission’s review in 2015. Nature Center Goals Each year the Maplewood Nature Center sets annual goals (Attachment 1). Because the ENR Commission and the Nature Center partner in many environmental initiatives, the Commission should refer to the Nature Center’s 2015 goals prior to setting Commission goals. Natural Resources Projects Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator, submitted the following list of key natural resource projects to be completed in 2015 for the Commission’s review: 1.Ecological Overlays –Develop system, identify sites, and begin evaluation of Ecological Overlays proposed in Parks System Master Plan. 2.Fish Creek Site: a.Complete initial prairie restoration work including seeding the grassland areas. b.Work with partners on Fish Creek pollinator and oak migration projects (pending receipt of LCCMR grant). c.Secure grant and continue archeological investigation. d.Work with county on design for trails and amenities, to be constructed in 2016. 3.Gladstone Savanna: a.Complete Phase I of the restoration. b.Implement Phase II of the Frost Avenue Street project including sidewalk/trails, construction and landscaping of four entries, and planting of stormpond. 4.Priory Preserve: Implement site improvements including entry, overlook area, parking, demonstration areas, and boardwalk. 5.Prairie Farm Preserve –Develop Master Plan. 6.Invasive Species Control –Conduct invasive species control at several preserves. 2 7.Arbor Day – Conduct May 16 Arbor Day event featuring the historic groves near Frost Avenue bridge. Events Following is a list of events in 2015 which will help coordinate the ENR Commission calendarsand assist in this year’s goal setting: Calendar Year – 2015 JanuaryMay 28 (Wednesday): ENR Meeting16 (Saturday): Arbor DayEvent 29 (Thursday): Partners in Energy18 (Monday): ENR Meeting Workshop 130 (Saturday): Waterfest FebruaryJune 10 (Tuesday): Partners in Energy15 (Monday):ENR Meeting Workshop 2 17 (Tuesday): Pollinator Program –July Maplewood Library4 (Monday): Maplewood Fourth of July 25 (Wednesday): ENR Meeting –Event Recycling Contract Review20 (Monday): ENR Meeting 15 to 19 (Wed. – Sun.): Ramsey Co.Fair 26 (Thursday): Partners in Energy Workshop 3 August March4 (Tuesday): National Night Out 17 (Monday): ENR Meeting 12 (Thursday): Partners in Energy Workshop 4 6(): ENR Meeting–TrashSeptember 21(Monday): ENR Meeting Hauling Contract Review 28 (Saturday): Earth Hour October AprilWeeks of 5and 12:Fall Clean Up Campaign 18 (Saturday): Spring Clean Up 18 (Saturday): Outdoor Expo –19(Monday): ENR Meeting Community Center November 20 (Monday): ENR Meeting 3 (Tuesday): Elections 22 (Wednesday): Earth Day 25(Saturday): Park Clean Up15 (Sunday): America Recycles Day 16 (Monday): ENR Meeting December 21(Monday): ENR Meeting Recommendation During the goal-setting session, the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission should: 1)review thestatus of the 2014 goals and determine if any of these goals should be carried over to 2015;2) determine if the Commission should set new goalsfor 2015; and 3) discuss implementation strategies for the goals. Attachment: Maplewood Nature Center 2015 Goals 3 Attachment Maplewood Nature Center 2015 Goals: 1.Develop a Pollinator Program theme and activities 2015: a.Native Plant Communities and Prairie event conducted by Friends group. b.Public program for families-bees c.Lesson plan for elementary students d.Native planting at Edgerton Gardens - service project 2.Coordinate Outdoor Family Expo event, April 18, in partnership w Maplewood Community Center and Parks and Recreation. 3.Develop policies, procedures, and documents required for Parks accreditation including safety policy, evaluation and fee policy, volunteer program, etc. 4.Continue to improve safety and efficiency. a.Continue organizational improvements in shed, office and closets to reduce clutter. b.Revise and document emergency plan. c.All staff to complete first aid and CPR class. 5.Implement Fish Creek Pollinator grant: a.Hire staff b.Set up staff time tracking sheet c.Connect with schools d.Develop pollinator educational lesson plan 6.Continue to develop connections with at least two minority cultu we have regular participation (groups attending EE program or service project, at least 2 times per year). 7.Reinvigorate school programming: Rewrite K-2 and 3-5 programs highlighting science and STEM standards. Rewrite school curriculum brochure to reflect the changes. 8.Install new Nature Center entrance sign by September 15 (charitable gambling grant via Friends group). 9.Continue Phenology Database Volunteer Project. 10.Participate in City sustainability Energy Action Team. 11.Evaluate water in the amphitheater issue and prepare RFP to develop a Master Plan in 2016. 12.Implement Nature Center maintenance projects: parking lot light, security camera, and if funding permits siding and roofing. Agenda Item 5. MEMORANDUM TO:Environmental and Natural Resources Commission FROM:Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner DATE:2014 Annual Report SUBJECT:2015fortheENRCommission Meeting Introduction Annually the Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission submits a report to the City Council. The report outlines actions and activities taken by the Commission during the preceding year, recommendations needed to existing ordinances or policies based on past reviews, and goals envisioned for the upcoming year. The report serves as a means of updating the City Council on the Commission’s accomplishments and obtaining feedback on proposed goals. Discussion Attachedfindthe draft 2014 Annual Report.The report willbe modified based onthe ,2015,goal setting session and other revisions recommended by the Commission duringthe meeting.The City Council will review the 2014 Annual Report in early 2015. Recommendation Review theraftEnvironmental and Natural Resources Commission2014 AnnualReport. Attachment: Draft Environmental and Natural Resources Commission 2014 Annual Report Attachment D R A F T Environmental and Natural Resources Commission 2014 Annual Report City of Maplewood Preface The Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commissionis charged with protecting, preserving and enhancing the environment of the City of Maplewood. Members The ENR Commissionconsists of seven members appointed by the City Council. Membership terms are for three years, with extensions for additional terms approved by the City Council. The current membership is as follows: Board MemberMembership BeganTerm Expires Judith Johannessen07/14/0809/30/14 Cynthia Schafer11/15/1209/30/14 Dale Trippler02/25/0809/30/15 Randee Edmundson02/08/1009/30/15 Ginny Yingling11/30/0609/30/16 Ann Palzer07/25/1109/30/16 Deborah Fideldy11/14/1309/30/16 Mollie Miller09/22/1409/30/17 Tim Sinn09/22/1409/30/17 Commissioners Mollie Miller and Tom Sinn were appointed on September 22, 2014, replacing Commissioners Judith Johannessen and Cynthia Schafer whose terms expired September 30, 2014. Commissioner Johannessen served on the Commission for six years and three months. Commissioner Schafer served on the Commission for one year and nine months. Chair and Vice Chair Each year the Commissionappoints Commissioners to serve as Chair and Vice Chair. On January 28, 2015, the Commissionappointed Commissioner _________ to be the Chair and Commissioner _________ tobe the Vice Chair. Previously (2014) the Chair was Commissioner Palzer and the Vice Chair was Commissioner Trippler. Meetings The ENR Commissionmeetings are held the third Monday of every month at 7:00p.m. In 2014, the ENR Commission held 11 of their 12 regularlyscheduled monthly meetings; two were rescheduled due to National holidays that fall on a Monday in January and February and one was cancelled due to summer holiday schedules. 2014Attendance CommissionerAttendance Ann Palzer10 of 11 Dale Trippler10 of 11 Ginny Yingling8of 11 Randee Edmundson8of 11 Judith Johannessen8 of 11 (Resigned in September) Deborah Fideldy6 of 11 Cynthia Schafer4 of 11 (Resigned in September) Mollie Miller3 of 11 (Appointed in September) Tom Sinn3 of 11 (Appointed in September) Reviews and Accomplishments The ENR Commissionis animportant piece of the City’s environmental planningefforts. One of the Commission’s missions is developingand promotingsustainable practices for city policies and procedures.In 2014the ENR Commissionworked on the following environmental issues: 1.Parks Citizen Advisory Team 2.Review of Maplewood Recycling Program 3.Recycling Workshop 4.Review of Maplewood Trash Plan 5.Tree City USA 6.Wakefield Lake Water Quality Study Public Meeting 7.Conducting Open Public Meetings 8.Overview of Gladstone Phase II Improvements 9.Enhancing Ambient GroundwaterQuality Monitoring in Minnesota 10.NPDES Phase II and MS4 Permit, 2013 Annual Report 11.Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Draft Rules 12.Wicklander Pond Dredging 13.2015-2019 Capital Improvement Plan 14.Maplewood GreenCorps Host Site 15.Wetland Buffer Variance to Construct a Garage at 1703 Jessie Street 16.Partners in Energy –Partnership with Xcel Energy for a Community Driven Energy Action Plan 17.Tree Ordinance 18.Environmental Ordinance Chapter Reconfiguration 19.Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) 20.Annual Sustainability Report 2014GoalStatus 1.Tree Policies –After extensive review of the City’s tree ordinance in 2014, the ENR Commission recommended approval of an amended tree ordinance and tree standards on November 17, 2014. Staff will present the ordinance amendments to the City Council in early 2015. Once adopted by the City Council, there is opportunity for education and outreach associated with trees, Living Streets, and the urban forest. 2 2.Environmental Education(Recycling)–The ENRCommission organizeda tourof Tennis Sanitation’s recyclingfacility.Representativesfrom theCity Council, ENR Commission,and City staff attendedthetour, which was also videotapedfor theCity’s cable television channel. Additionally, the ENR Commission alsoheld a recycling workshopwithTennis Sanitation to discuss recycling education,recycling markets, and ways forthe City to improve its recycling program. City staffcoordinated recycling education and outreachto include articles, website announcements, and events. 3.Urban Agriculture – City staff began research and review of this issue, organizing an urban agriculture tour in Duluth for the 2014 American Planning Conference. Staff continues to get requests and questions regarding the implementation of urban agriculture including community gardens, bees, backyard composting, raising of chickens, etc.The City’s ordinance should be reviewed and revised to remove barriers and promote urban agriculture, while ensuring no negative impacts to surrounding properties. 2015 Goals During the January 2015 Commission meeting, the ENR Commissioners chose the following goals for 2015 and determined how best to implement them through the year as follows: 1._______________________ 2._______________________ 3._______________________ Conclusion The ENR Commissionwill continue to carry out theirmission as follows: 1.Establish environmental priorities for the City. 2.Make recommendations on policies, procedures and ordinances that control, protect, preserve, and enhance the City’s environmental assets. 3.Participate in the mission and goal of the Maplewood Nature Center and Neighborhood Preserves. 4.Promote greater use and appreciation of the City’s environmental assets. 5.Sponsor environmental projects to enhance, repair, replace, or restore neglected or deteriorating environmental assets of the City. 6.Develop educational programs that foster the mission of the Commission. 7.Develop and promote sustainable practices for City policies and procedures. 3 Agenda Item 9.a. Harambee Community Cultures Environmental Science School 30 County Road B E, Maplewood, MN 55117 (651)379-2500 Whats Happening at Harambee with environmental science? Food Waste Recycling ProgramBarthold Hog Farms In the fall of 2013, Harambee made the move to food waste recycling with assistance from Ramsey County Environmental Health Department. We now recycle all food waste a Jeffers Foundation Partnership We began an official partnership with the Jeffers Foundation during the 2013-14 school year that continues today. The purpose of the foundation is "...to provide for direct primary principles, models, and curricula aimed at teaching young person and insuring the conservation and preservation of natural resour generations." Through our partnership, the foundation provides siculum materials and science journals for each student. We work with Jeffers staff and other reaching the goals of improved environmental education. Student using Jeffers journal Teachers get outside for Jeffers staff development Capitol Region Watershed DistrictPartnership grant We received this grant in 2013-14 and another in 2014-15total of $14,000 Goal: Improve and expand water education Outcomes: Pays for 3 days of subs so teachers are able to attend Journey training, teacher meeting and planning time and curriculum materials related to water quality and conservation thth education. We also hosted a family event in 4 and 5 grade where the Science Museum of MN came to Harambee for an engineering workshop. Our 4/5 water theme begins with the MN state standards about the to include learning about the Mississippi watershed, water quali related to water, ecology lessons about invasive and native spec and an analysis of our own water impact in the Harambee backyard. The 2015 grant allows us to expand water education into grades K-3 as well. Agenda Item 9.a. Teacher learning about stream tables at Rivers Institute Enviroscape watershed model Water filter engineering project Big River Journey One of the highlight experiences of the water project is the Big th the fall of 5 grade. Big River Journey is an award winning project coordinated Padelford Packet Boat Co. along with several community partners Center for Global Environmental Education. On the field trip, students visit Fort Snelling State Park, have costumed volunteer from Fort Snelling historical site and experi on the history, ecology, and geology of the area. Wilderness InquiryMississippi River Day trip We are expanding the river project in 2015 with a culminating ex Inquiry uses 24 foot cedar strip voyageur style canoes that holdience with inclusive outdoor education is a perfect match with our goal of giving our Our plan is to culminate the 2 year water theme with a day trip ieve that going from the paddleboat experience in the fall to actuall life changing experience for our students. Many of our students -represented in science, technology, and outdoor recreation. We see the canoe trip as tangible way and to introduce them to life-long environmental science and outdoor recreation. A partnership provides a 2/3 scholarship while Harambee does fund raising for Capitol Region Watershed DistrictSpecial Project Grant Received Dec 2014; project to be completed spring of 2015$55,000.00 Goal: Make improvements to property to create rain gardens and b-swales to decrease the negative environmental impact of storm water run-off and improve public knowledge of natural resource issues and significant improvements to water quality and raise awareness with students, families, and t Students have already been involved with assessing water run off maintenance of the rain gardens. Capitol Region Watershed DistrictRain Barrel Workshop Subsidy Grant Hosted workshop June 2014; applying again spring 2015 value: $1200.00 Goal: Increase public knowledge of water quality benefits of raibarrels; construct rain barrels for home use. Agenda Item 9.a. 22 rain barrels were constructed and taken to participants homes and neighborhoods. CRWD subsidized cost of workshop and 50% of cost per barrel. State Arts Board grantArts Learning Grant 2013-14 and fall of 2014-2015 approx. $20,000 Goal: to use the monarch butterfly as an integrating theme for o Following school wide monarch study focusing on the science of life cycle, migration and seasonal ch, we worked with two guest artists. A guest musician shared music, language and culture from Central and Sou focus on instruments made from natural objects and exploring in migrate. A guest visual artist guided students to make butterfly monarch mobile. Milkweed and Monarchs Project stndrd 1, 2and 3 grades attended the Flight of the Butterflies IMAX movie at the our monarch themed work. We chose this movie because of the monarch citizen science. Every grade level at Harambee has been involvedAs a result of our work with the monarch theme, we are currently winter treatin for the spring where we will distribute seeds and plants to the monarchs and getting more milkweed planted. Agenda Item 9.a. North American Monarch InstituteButterfly Garden Grant Grants awarded March 2015applied for $1700 A Roseville board member invited staff from the U of MN monarch mobile and other monarch projects. As a result, 3 Harambee teachers were invited and participated in 3 day NAMI workshop; designed to bring together teachers and scientists to improve ec Monarchs and other insects. Institute participants can apply fortterfly/pollinator gardens on school sites. We have applied to build a specific butterfly garden adjane of the proposed rain gardens and for curricular materials related to pollinators. Garden in a Box programMN State Horticulture Society Through this program, we received 6 raised bed gardens to add to our esta selection of vegetables and the supplies needed to plant them. In addition, we were able to participate in staff developm container gardening and host an information session for families. Students in our before and aft the gardens as an integral part of their spring and summer curriulum, maintaining, harvesting, tasting and trying recipes with the produce we grew. We typically host 2 family events per year in the garden and have had attendance of people or more at each. MN Ornithologists UnionSavaloja Grant nd Received April 2014-started with 2 grade fall 2014 -$3815 Grant Goal: Promoting public interest in birds and their natural birders. Harambee Goal: To use the engaging theme of birds to integrate s Agenda Item 9.a. Purchased classroom set of high quality binoculars, bird conservation and habitat curricu resource books along with an author visit and training and plann Students are working to assess our school grounds as a habitat for birds, learning about migrat funding also allowed us to establish a second bird feeding stati Century Link/MN Business Partnership Teachers and Technology Gra Received May 2014---$4650 st Goal: Innovative integration of technology and 21 century learning Purchased 2 Engineering is Elementary curriculum modules for earth materials and agricultural engineering projects, a subscription to online integrated curriculum materials, teacher training in engineering and technology and teacher meeting time for planning and monitoring projects. HB Fuller Foundation--STEM grant program Received Nov 2014--$5009 approved Goal: Increase interest in science and engineering through innovative engineering projectsintroduce green thth technologies to 6grade students. Grant funded purchase of Engineering is Elementary solar energy kits for 6 grade at Harambee and Central Park, and purchase of wind energy curriculum materials through KidWind and Vernier. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Education DepartmentNatures Engineers Program rd This is our 3 year with this legacy amendment funded program. We participate -Movers, where a Como staff member brings animals and does activities with kindergarten stud th Engineers program where a Como staff member works with each 4 grade class for 3 sessions with a focus on bio- engineering and how we can adapt the successful designs of natur Water Is LifeScience Museum of MN, MN Landscape Arboretum and Mpls Institute Agenda Item 9.a. rd Harambee was a pilot school for this program partnership with 3 -known local institutions. All 3 grade students experienced an in school program and classroom visit from the SM and the MIA. The program is designed to engage students in real-world learning experiences to stimulate scientific discovery, critical thinking, and language development while int rd language arts and visual arts. We are exploring ways to fund thi grade when the pilot is over. Winter Family Fun DayPartnership with Joes Sporting Goods For more than 5 years, Harambee has hosted a winter family event and outdoor recreation. We use our class set of kid-size equipment; sleds, snow shoes and cross country skis along with our school set of binoculars and Joes Sporting Goods lends us a has also featured volunteers from MN Ornithologists Union and Jeffers Foundation leading ions along with staff volunteers.