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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, June 19, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall
1830 County Road B East
Agenda Item 4
MINUTES
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Staff Present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. NEW BUSINESS
a.2224 Woodlynn Avenue, Wetland Buffer Variance
b.Wakefield Park Improvements
6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a.Oak Leaf Community Solar Garden Subscription Agreement
7.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
8.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
9.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a.Waterfest – June 3, 2017, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Phalen Lake
b.Nature CenterPrograms
10.ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item 6.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Introduction
Background
Discussion
Recommendation
Links
Agenda Item 6..
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Introduction
Discussion
Crop Agriculture
Community Gardens
Front Yard Gardening
Other Types of Crop Agriculture
Private Gardening on Vacant Lots
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Community Garden
Market Garden
Market Gardens
Urban Farms
Season Extenders
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Summary
Recommendation
Agenda Item 8.a.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Introduction
Recommendation
Attachment
Links
Attachment 1
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PARIS AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, consensus exists among the world's leading climate scientists that global warming caused by
emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities is among the most significant problems facing the
world today; and
WHEREAS, documented impacts of global warming include but are not limited to increased occurrences
of extreme weather events (e.g. droughts and floods), adverse impacts on ecosystems, demographic
patterns and economic value chains; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota’s Next Generation Energy Act set a goal that would reduce GHG
emissions in 2015 to a level 15% below the 2005 levels, and also for 2025 and 2050 emissions levels to
be 30% and 80% respectively, below the 2005 levels.
WHEREAS, responding to the climate change provides communities an opportunity to access first mover
advantage in the range of products, services and know-how that transitioning to a climate-compatible
future brings; and
WHEREAS, the Paris Agreement resulted in a commitment from almost every nation to take action and
enact programs to limit global temperature increase to less than 2 degrees Celsius, with an expectation
that this goal would be reduced to 1.5 degrees in the future;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD:
1.Indicates its commitment to reducing GHG emissions through an implementation of a Climate
Action Plan; and
2.Joins other US cities in the Climate Mayors network in adopting and supporting the goals of the
Paris Agreement; and
3.Commits to exploring the potential benefits and costs of adopting policies and programs that
promote the long-term goal of GHG emissions reduction while maximizing economic and social
co-benefits of such action.