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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-16 ENR Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Monday, October 16, 2017 7:00 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 ofMinutes: a.September 18, 2017 5.New Business a.New Member Orientation 6.Unfinished Business a.Comp Plan 2040 1)Natural Resources Chapter 2)Resilienc Chapter 7.Visitor Presentations 8.Commissioner Presentations 9.Staff Presentations a.Fall Clean Up Campaign – Four Weeks in October b.Update on the City-Wide Trash and Recycling Contract c.Nature Center Programs 10.Adjourn Agenda Item 4.a. MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 7:00 p.m., Monday,September 18, 2017 Council Chambers, City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:03 p.m.by Chair Palzer. 2. ROLL CALL Keith Buttleman, Commissioner Present Mollie Miller, Commissioner Absent Ann Palzer, Chair Present Ted Redmond, Commissioner Present Ryan Ries, Vice Chair Present Tom Sinn, Commissioner Present Staff Present Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner City Council Liaison Present Kathleen Juenemann, City Councilmember 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Staff requested to take a photo of the Environmental Commission at the end of the meeting. Commissioner Ries moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by CommissionerRedmond. Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CommissionerSinnmoved to approve the July 17, 2017, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting minutes as submitted. Seconded by CommissionerButtleman. Ayes – Chairperson Palzer, Commissioner’s Buttleman, Redmond & Sinn Abstention – Commissioner Ries The motion passed. CommissionerSinnmoved to approve theAugust 21, 2017, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting minutes as submitted. September 18, 2017 1 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission MeetingMinutes Seconded by Commissioner Ries.Ayes –Chairperson Palzer, Commissioner’s Buttleman, & Sinn Abstentions –Commissioner Redmond & Commissioner Ries The motion passed. 5.NEW BUSINESS None. 6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS a.Comp Plan 2040 –Resiliency Chapter Review i.Environmental Planner, ShannFinwall gave the report on the Comp Plan 2040 - Resiliency Chapter Reviewand answered questionsof the Commission. ii.Environmental Commissioner,Ted Redmond, Pale Blue Dot LLC, gave a presentation to the Commission regarding the Solar Potential Study and answered questions of the Commission. iii.Candace Okeson, Maplewood resident andnewly appointedENR Commissioner (beginning October 2017), addressed the Commission regarding solar energy. iv.City Council Liaison, Kathleen Juenemann, addressed the Commission. The ENR Commission discussed the energy goals for the Resiliency Chapter and recommended the following: 1.The City follow the state energy goal guidelines of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 20 percent of the City’s 2015 baseline levels by 2050 (an 80 percent reduction). a.The City establish interim goals every 5 to 10 years to assure City emission reductions track against the primary goal outlined above, and to adjust policies and strategies as needed. b.The City’s first interim goal is to reduce City-Wide greenhouse gas emissions to 80% of 2015 Baseline levels by 2025 (a 20 percent reduction). c.Future interim goals will be established by the City at the completion of the first interim timeframe. 2.Obtain a minimum of 50 percent of all electric energy from renewable sources by 2040. a.This goal projects a minimum of 20 percent in on-site solar PV generation within the City. b.The balance of renewable energy requirements would be met through Xcel Energy’s 31.5 percent renewable portfolio requirement. c.A sub-goal of achieving 34 percent (5.5 on-site solar PV by 2022), and 44 percent (15 percent on-site solar PV) by 2030. 3.Adopt a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan that includes goalsand implementation strategies for dealing with the effects of climate change. September 18, 2017 2 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission MeetingMinutes 4.Modify the City’s operating procedures and annual budgets to implement the Climate Action and Adaption goals. The Comp Plan Subcommittee will meet in early October to review the local foods section of the Resiliency Chapter. The draft local foods’goals and the overall draft Resiliency Chapter will then be presented to the ENR Commission during the October meeting. TheComp Plan Steering Committee is scheduled to review the draft Resiliency Chapter in November. 7.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS City Council Liaison, Kathleen Juenemann,addressed the Commission about the Rice Street- Larpenteur Avenue Gateway Corridor.The cities of Maplewood, Roseville and St Paul are creating a vision plan for the Rice Street-Larpenteur Avenue Gateway Corridor. Throughout 2017 the cities will be cooperatively developing a vision for the short-and long-term future of the area. The purpose of the project is to understand and respond to barriers, challenges, benefits and opportunities associated with changes in land use, access, transit services, and other facilities around key nodes in the corridor; and identify potential redevelopment sites throughout the study area. A final vision plan for the area should be complete by December 2017. For more information visit the Rice-Larpenteur website at www.riceandlarpenteur.com. 7.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None. 8.STAFF PRESENTATIONS a.Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Terms and Appointment i.Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall said the three-year terms for Commissioner Sinnand Millerwill end September 2017.The City Council will review those reappointments the end of September or early in October. Mary Henderson resigned from the Commission in early 2017, creating a vacancy on the ENR Commission. Candace Okesonwas recently appointed to fill that vacancy. Her first meeting will be Monday, October 16, 2017. b.Update on Maplewood Community Center Solar Panels i.Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave an update on the removal of the solar panels at the Maplewood Community Center. YMCA’s lease of the building with the City of Maplewood required the City repair the roof. The solar panels will be placed in storage until it has been determined if they can be put back on the roof. ii.City Council Liaison, Kathleen Juenemann, explained that the panels no longer have a warranty, and the cost to reinstall them might not be financial feasible. But the City is looking at all alternatives at this time. iii.Citizen Reporter, Kevin Berglund, addressed the Commissionabout the Maplewood Community Center solar panels and other matters. c.Update on Community Solar Garden Subscription Agreement i.Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave an update on the Solar Garden Subscription Agreement with GeronimoEnergy. The original date of completion was December 31, 2017 but the City was asked to sign an extension to the agreement in the event of unforeseen weather issues.Theextension date is April 30, 2018. d.Update on Rush Line i.Environmental Planner, Shann Finwallgave an update on the Rush Line. The Rush Line is a proposed bus rapid transit line that will run from Union Depot in St. September 18, 2017 3 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission MeetingMinutes Paulto Forest Lake, generally following the Vento Trail through Maplewood.The corridor has been identified but there are additional studies that will take place over the next few years. Once the City is involved in the station area planning, the ENR Commission may be asked to review environmental issues. e.Fall Clean Up Campaign –Four Weeks in October i.Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall discussed the Fall Clean-UpCampaign. Throughout the month of October the City’scontracted trash hauler, Republic Services, will be offering reduced-price curbside bulky item collection. To schedule curbside collection, contact Republic Services at 651-455-8634. f.Nature Center Programs i.Environmental Planner, ShannFinwall presented the upcoming Nature Center Programs. For more information contact the Maplewood Nature Center at 651- 249-2170. The ENR Commission will take a group photo after the meeting is adjourned. 9.ADJOURNMENT Chair Palzer adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. September 18, 2017 4 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission MeetingMinutes Agenda Item 5 MEMORANDUM TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission FROM:Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner DATE: October 11, 2017 for the October 16, 2017 ENR CommissionMeeting SUBJECT:New Member Orientation Introduction The City Council appointed Candace Okesonto the Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission onSeptember 11, 2017to a three-year term, expiring September 30, 2020. Commissioner Okeson will fill the vacancy left by Mary Henderson after she resigned from the ENR Commission earlier this year. Background Attached for your review is the ENRCommissionNew Member Orientation memorandum. The memorandum outlines the objectives, review process, responsibilities, and scope of authorityof the Commission. Summary Staff will review the New Member Orientation memorandum attached during the October 16, 2017, ENR Commission meeting. Review of this information is intended as orientation for new Commissioners and as an update to existing Commissioners. Attachment Environmental and Natural Resources New Member Orientation Attachment 1 Environmental and Natural Resources New Member Orientation Date Revised: October 11, 2017 INTRODUCTION This orientation outlines the objectives, review process, responsibilities, and scope of authority of the Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission. It is intended to assist new commissioners and to update existing commissioners. ORIENTATION Origination of the ENRCommission In 2004 the Maplewood City Councilcreated the Environmental Committee, formed as an ad- hoc committee responsible for advising the City Counciland other commissions and boards on matters relevant to the environment. This includes such matters as recycling, solid waste, environmental education, water resources, wetlands, and storm water management.On September11, 2006, the City Counciladopted the committee as a full-fledged commission when it adopted the ENR Commission ordinance. ENR Commission Purpose/Objective The ENR Commission was formed to establish environmental priorities and to propose changes necessary to existing environmental ordinances which ensure that the city’s environmental assets are protected, preserved, and enhanced. Attached is a copy of the ENR Commission ordinance (Attachment 1) that explains in detail the ENR’s purpose/objective. ENR Commission Staff Liaison The Environmental and Economic Development Department (EEDD) provides staff liaisons and technical support for four of the City’s citizen advisory boards and commissions including the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission. Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner, is the staff liaison to the Commission. Contact information for EEDD is listed below. Contact Information Following is list of staff contacts that serve as technical support to the Commission: DuWayne Konewko, EEDD and Parks Director (651) 249-2330 duwayne.konewko@maplewoodmn.gov Michael Martin, AICP, Econ.Dev.Coordinator (651) 249-2303 michael.martin@maplewoodmn.gov Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner (651) 249-2304 shann.finwall@maplewoodmn.gov Virginia (Ginny) Gaynor, Natural Resources Coord. (651) 249-2416 virginia.gaynor@maplewoodmn.gov Ann Hutchinson, Lead Naturalist (651) 249-2172 ann.hutchinson@maplewoodmn.gov Chris Swanson, Environmental Specialist (651) 249-2305 chris.swanson@maplewoodmn.gov 1 Agenda Packets City staff will prepare an ENR Commission agendapacket the week before the scheduled meeting. The packets contain an agenda, minutes from previous meetings, and staff reportsfor each agenda item. City staff mailsthe packets to the ENR Commissioner’s homes so they receive them the Friday before the meeting. Staff also sends an e-mail with the agenda attached and a link to the packet once complete, normally on the Thursday prior to the meeting. ENR Commissioner Responsibility Each commissioner should review the staff reports and visit the propertiesif applicable to form an opinion of the project and become familiar with the proposal or item before the meeting. Meetings Meeting Dates:The third Monday of each month. Starting Time:7:00 p.m. Meeting Location:City Councilchambers at MaplewoodCity Hall, 1830 E. County Road B Quorum:A simple majority of the current membership of the commissioners constitutesa quorum. Cancellations/Staff will inform the ENR Commission of meeting cancellations. Meetings Rescheduling:are canceled when we cannot get a quorum or if there are no items to review. Officers:A chairperson and vice chairperson shall be elected by the Commission at the first ENR Commission in January of each year, and will serve until their successors have been elected. City CouncilThe chair will represent the ENR Commission at City Councilmeetings Meeting:where ENR Commission items are on the agenda. The chair will present the Commission’s recommendations and answer questions from the City Councilregarding the decision. If the chair is unavailable to attend the City Councilmeeting, the chair will appoint a representative from the commission. CommissionHandbook The City Counciladopted a Commission Handbook to provide general information, rules, policies, and state statutes for commission members.Thehandbook will be distributed to new members separately from this memorandum. Rules of Procedure On December 21, 2009, the ENR Commission adopted the Rules of Procedure (Attachment2). The Rules were approved by the City Councilon March 8, 2010. ENRAnnual Report Each year theENR Commission submits an annual report to the City Council. The annual report includes actions and activities for the previous year and goals for the new year. Staff drafts the annual report for review by the ENR Commission during the meeting in February. The report is then forwarded to the City Councilfor final approval. 2 City Council/Advisory Commissions and Boards Attached is a contact list for theCity Counciland all City Commissions and Boards (Attachment 3). Cablecast of ENRCommission Meetings The City of Maplewood cablecasts ENR Commission meetings. The meetings are aired live on Maplewood Television, Channel 16 to Maplewood residents who have Comcast cable. For re- run schedules visit the City’s website at http://www.maplewoodmn.gov/555/Channel-16- Schedule. The meetings are also streamed live and archived on the City’s website at http://www.maplewoodmn.gov/673/Watch-Meetings-Online. City Website . The website is a The City of Maplewood has a website located at www.maplewoodmn.gov good source of information. In addition to current city news and information, the website contains the city code of ordinances, information on upcoming ENR Commission meetings (including packets), and ENRmeeting minutes. SUMMARY TheCity of Maplewood would like to welcome you as a new member of the ENR Commission. We look forward to working with you on ensuring the City’s environmental assets are protected, preserved, and enhanced. Attachments: .ENR Commission Ordinance .ENR Commission Rules of Procedure .City Council/Advisory Commission and Board Contact List 3 MINUTES Attachment MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:38 P.M. Monday, September 11, 2006 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No. 06-23 K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.Ordinance to Establish Full Commission Status for the Environmental Committee (Second Reading) a.Environmental Manager Konewko presented the report. Mayor Longrie moved to adopt the following second reading of the ordinance to establish the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission as an advisory board to the city council as provided by the Minnesota Statute: MAPLEWOOD ORDINANCE NO. 872 DIVISION 4. ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Sec. 18.180. Established The city council establishes for the city an environmental and natural resources commission as an advisory board to the city council, as provided in Minn. Stats. §§ 462.351-462.365. (Code 1982, § 25-17) Sec. 18-181. Advisory body; exceptions All actions of the advisory environmental and natural resources commission shall be in the nature of recommendations to the city council, and the commission shall have no final authority about any matters, except as the council may lawfully delegate authority to it. (Code 1982, § 25-18) State law reference- City environmental and natural resources agency to be advisory, except as otherwise provided by state statute or charter, Minn. Stats. § 462.354, subd. 1. Sec. 18.182. Composition; appointment; qualifications; terms (a) The environmental and natural resources commission shall have seven members appointed by the council. The members shall be residents of the city and may not hold an elected city public office. When possible, the council shall select commission members to represent the various areas of the city and to help meet the needs of the residents. (b) The city council shall appoint members of the environmental and natural resources commission for three-year terms. If the appointment is to fill a vacancy, the appointment would be to finish the unexpired part of the vacated terms. (Code 1982, § 25-19) Sec. 18.183. Chairperson and vice-chairperson. The environmental and natural resources commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice- chairperson at the first environmental and natural resources commission meeting in January each year. The chairperson shall be responsible for calling and presiding at meetings and shall have an equal vote with other members of the commission. If the chairperson is not at a meeting, the vice-chairperson shall assume the duties of the chairperson for that meeting. If the chairperson resigns from or is otherwise no longer on the environmental and natural resources City Council Meeting 09-11-06 1 commission, the vice-chairperson shall become the acting chairperson until the environmental and natural resources commission can hold an election for new officers. (Code 1982 § 25-20) Sec. 18.184. Vacancies. (a) Any of the following may cause the office of an environmental and natural resources commissioner to become vacated: (1) Death or removal from the city (2) Disability or failure to serve, as shown by failure to attend three meetings in any year, may be cause for removal by council majority, unless good cause can be shown to the council. (3) Resignation in writing. (4) Taking public office in the city. (b) Vacancies shall be filled by the council for the unexpired portion of the vacated term. (Code 1982, § 25-21) Sec. 18.185. Officers; meetings; rules of procedure. (a) The environmental and natural resources commission shall elect its own officers, establish meeting times, and adopt its own rules of procedure to be reviewed and approved by the city council. (b) All meetings of the environmental and natural resources commission shall be open to the public and published on the city’s website. (Code 1982, § 25-22) Sec. 18.186. Duties and responsibilities. In order to protect, preserve and enhance the environment of the City of Maplewood, the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission will: (1) Establish environmental priorities for the city in partnership with the City Council. (2) Recommend to the Community Design Review Board, Planning Commission and City Council changes necessary to existing policies, operating procedures and ordinances that control, protect, preserve and enhance the city’s environmental assets. (3) Recommend to the Community Design Review Board, Planning Commission and City Council new policies, operating procedures and ordinances that control, protect, preserve and enhance the city’s environmental assets. (4) Actively participate in and support the mission and goals of the Maplewood Nature Center and Neighborhood Preserves by promoting environmental awareness through educational programs, communications and co-sponsored activities. (5) Pro-actively promote greater use and appreciations of the city’s environmental assets. (6) Review the role of other city groups and how they might assist, support and advise the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission. (7) Sponsor environmental projects to enhance, repair, replace or restore neglected or deteriorating environmental assets of the city. (8) Develop educational programs and materials that foster the mission to the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission. (9) Develop and promote the use of “sustainable practices” for city policies and procedures. (Code 1982, § 25-23) City Council Meeting 09-11-06 2 Sec. 18.187. Compensation; expenses. All members of the environmental and natural resources commission shall serve without compensation. However, approved expenses of the environmental and natural resources commission shall be paid from available city funds. Sec. 18.188. Responsibilities of the Environmental Manager. Subject to the direction of the city manager, the environmental and natural resources commission and its chairperson, the environmental manager who reports to the city engineer shall: (1) Conduct all correspondence of the commission. (2) Send out all required notices (3) Attend all meetings and hearings of the commission. (4) Keep the dockets and minutes of the commission’s proceedings. (5) Keep all required records and files. (6) Maintain the files and indexes of the commission. (Code 1982, § 25-25) Sec. 18.189. Duties of city engineer, city attorney and other city employees. (a) The city engineer and the city attorney shall be available to the environmental and natural resources commission. The city engineer and attorney shall have the right to sit in with the commission at all meetings, but shall not be entitled to vote as members of the commission. (b) All city engineering department employees and other regular employees or personnel of the city shall cooperate with the environmental and natural resources commission and make them self available and attend meetings when requested to do so. (Code 1982, § 25-26) This ordinance shall be effective on October 1, 2006. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All City Council Meeting 09-11-06 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE Adopted by Environmental and Natural Resources Commission on October 7, 2008 Amendments made by the commission on December 21, 2009 Adopted by the City Council on March 8, 2010 We, the members of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, created pursuant to Division 4, Sections 18.180 to 18.189 of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances, hereby adopt the following "Rules of Procedure," subject to the provisions of said Article, which is hereby made a part of these Rules: A. APPOINTMENTS The city council shall make appointments to the environmental and natural resources commission by following the current city appointment policy. B. MEETINGS 1.All meetings shall be held in the council chambers in Maplewood City Hall, 1830 E. County Road B, unless otherwise directed by the chairperson or staff, in which case at least 24 hours notice will be given to all commissioners. 2.Regular meetings shall be held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each calendar month, provided that when the meeting falls on a legal holiday, such meeting shall be rescheduled. 3.Special meetings may be held upon call by the chairperson or in his/her absence, by the vice chairperson, or by any other commissioner with the concurrence of a majority of the commissioners with at least 72 hours notice to all commissioners. C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PARKS DEPARTMENT In addition to carrying out the duties prescribed in city ordinance the environmental planner or a designated replacement shall: 1.Prepare the agenda for each meeting. 2.Act as technical advisor on any matter which comes before the commission. 3.Make written recommendations to the commission on matters referred to the commission. 4.Schedule any matter with the city council that has been reviewed by the commission that requires city council approval. -1- D. AGENDA 1. Copies of the agenda, together with pertinent staff reports and copies of the minutes of the previous meeting shall be made available to each member of the commission no later than three days prior to the next scheduled meeting. 2. The agenda format shall generally read as follows: a. Call to Order b. Roll Call c. Approval of Agenda d. Approval of Minutes e. Unfinished Business f. New Business g. Visitor Presentations h. Commissioner Presentations i. Staff Presentations j. Adjournment E. QUORUM 1. A simple majority of the current membership of the commissioners shall constitute a quorum. 2. Any action by the commission shall require a majority vote of the members present. F. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A chairperson and vice chairperson shall be elected at the first environmental and natural resources commission in January of each year and will serve until their successors have been elected. Nominations and members interested in serving as the chairperson or vice- chairperson shall be announced at the last meeting of the year. The chairperson will call for further nominations at the first meeting in January each year prior to the election. G. DUTIES OF THE CHAIRPERSON 1. In addition to the duties prescribed in the ordinance, the chair shall represent the commission at each city council meeting where a commission item is on the agenda, to present the commission’s recommendations and to answer questions from the city council regarding the decision. If the chair is unavailable to attend the city council meeting, the chair will appoint a representative from the commission. H. CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON 1. The chairperson, vice chairperson, and such officers as the commission may decide shall be elected and assume duties according to the current ordinance. 2. In the absence of the chairperson, the vice chairperson shall perform all duties required of the chairperson. When both the chairperson and the vice chairperson are absent, the attending members shall elect a chairperson pro tem. -2- 3. If the chairperson resigns from or is otherwise no longer on the commission, the vice chairperson shall become the acting chairperson until the commission can hold an election for new officers. If the vice chairperson resigns or is otherwise no longer on the commission, the commission will elect a new vice chairperson at the next possible commission meeting. I. TEMPORARY COMMITTEES 1. The commission shall elect by a majority vote such standing committees and temporary committees as may be required and such committees will be charged with the duties, examinations, investigations, and inquiries relative to subjects assigned by the chair. 2. No standing or temporary committee shall have the power to commit the commission to the endorsement of any plan or program without the express approval of the commission. J. VACANCIES The environmental and natural resources commission positions shall be vacated or recommended to the city council for vacation according to the current environmental and natural resources ordinances. K. AMENDMENT OR SUSPENSION OF RULES 1. Any of the foregoing rules may be temporarily suspended by a majority vote of the commissioners present. 2. The "Rules of Procedure" may be amended at any regular meeting by a majority vote. L. RULES OF ORDER In all points not covered by these rules, the commission shall be governed in its procedures st by Rosenberg’s Rules of Order, Simple Parliamentary Procedures for the 21 Century. P:\\PW\\Works\\Environemental\\Environmental Commission\\ENR Rules of Procedure -3- Attachment All Active Commissioner Contact Info - Public Staff Liaison: Andrea Sindt651.249.2002Andrea.Sindt@Maplewoodmn.gov City Council (H)Phone: 2940 Frank Street Councilperson Marylee Abrams Term Expires:(C)Phone: 12/31/2018Maplewood, MN 55109 Marylee.Abrams@maplewoodmn.gov (W)Phone: 721 Mt Vernon Ave E(H)Phone:651.771.3670 Councilperson Kathleen Juenemann Term Expires:12/31/2018Maplewood, MN 55117(C)Phone: kathleen.juenemann@maplewoodmn.gov (W)Phone: 1756 East Shore Drive(H)Phone:651.738.7099 Mayor Nora Slawik Term Expires:12/31/2018Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone: Nora.Slawik@maplewoodmn.gov (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 1710 East Shore Drive651-888-0085 Councilperson Bryan Smith Term Expires:(C)Phone: 12/31/2020Maplewood, MN 55109 bryan.smith@maplewoodmn.gov (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 328 McKnight Road S.651-444-0531 Councilperson Tou Xiong Term Expires:(C)Phone: 12/31/2020Maplewood, MN 55119 tou.xiong@maplewoodmn.gov (W)Phone: Staff Liaison:Mike Martin651.249.2303Michael.Martin@Maplewoodmn.gov Community Design Review Board 3010 Furness Ct. N.(H)Phone: wckempe@yahoo.com Bill Kempe Term Expires:4/30/2018Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone:651.226.7933 (W)Phone: 2620 Knollwood Ct. N(H)Phone: jason.lamers@boral.com Jason Lamers Term Expires:4/30/2018Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone: (W)Phone:612.940.7362 (H)Phone: 750 D Maple Hills Drivemelissapeck88@gmail.com Melissa Peck Term Expires:4/30/2019Maplewood, MN 55117(C)Phone: (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 2460 King Ave651.730.5966ananthvshankar@gmail.com Ananth Shankar Term Expires:(C)Phone: 4/30/2019Maplewood, MN 55119 (W)Phone: 651.290.1938 1173 Lakewood Dr S(H)Phone:651.578.1658 Chair Matt Ledvina Term Expires:4/30/2020Maplewood, MN 55119(C)Phone: Mattledvina@comcast.net (W)Phone: Staff Liaison:Shann Finwall651.249.2304Shann.Finwall@Maplewoodmn.gov Environmental & Natural Resources Com 1861 Kenwood Dr. W(H)Phone:507-380-3186savetheapples2@yahoo.com Chair Mollie Miller Term Expires:9/30/2017Maplewood, MN 55117(C)Phone: (W)Phone: 345 Sophia Avenue E(H)Phone:651-895-4862tom.sinn@envirotechnologicalsolutions.co Vice-Chair Tom Sinn Term Expires:9/30/2017Maplewood, MN 55117(C)Phone: (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 2503 Haller Lane Keith Buttleman Term Expires:(C)Phone: 9/30/2018Maplewood, MN 55119 (W)Phone: 2503 Cypress St.(H)Phone: ries.ryan@gmail.com Ryan Ries Term Expires:9/30/2018Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone: (W)Phone: 1968 Ide Street(H)Phone:okeson03@gmail.com Candace Okeson Term Expires:9/30/2019Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone: (W)Phone: Page 1 of 4 Thursday, October 12, 2017 All Active Commissioner Contact Info - Public 2497 Stillwater Road E.(H)Phone: annpalzer@gmail.com Ann Palzer Term Expires:9/30/2019Maplewood, MN 55119(C)Phone: (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 2687 Gem Streettredmond@paleblue-dot.org Ted Redmond Term Expires:(C)Phone: 9/30/2019Maplewood, MN 55109 (W)Phone: Staff Liaison:Ginny Gaynor651.249.2416Virginia.Gaynor@Maplewoodmn.gov Heritage Preservation Commission (H)Phone: 1100 County Road C651.490.3251happypebbl@hotmail.com Chair Peter Boulay Term Expires:(C)Phone: 4/30/2018Maplewood, MN 55109 (W)Phone: P - 651.296.421 (H)Phone: 2497 Adele St.651.765.8600bobcardinal@comcast.net Bob Cardinal Term Expires:(C)Phone: 4/30/2018Maplewood, MN 55109 651.398.1457 (W)Phone: 952.564.3806 (H)Phone: Vacant Term Expires:4/30/2019(C)Phone: (W)Phone: 1937 Kenwood Dr W(H)Phone:651.340.4747rchcur@aol.com Vice-Chair Richard Currie Term Expires:4/30/2019Maplewood, MN 55117(C)Phone: (W)Phone: 612.267.4006 (H)Phone: 1102 Lakewood Drive S.612.232.9693 Frank Gilbertson Term Expires:(C)Phone: 4/30/2019Maplewood, MN 55119 (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 2510 Geranium Ave.651.731.4954laxtman@q.com Leon Axtman Term Expires:(C)Phone: 4/30/2020Maplewood, MN 55119651.491.7432 (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 1594 Mary St.651.773.9253john@nai-architects.com John Gaspar Term Expires:(C)Phone: 4/30/2020Maplewood MN 55119 (W)Phone: Staff Liaison: Michael Martin651.249.2303Michael.Martin@Maplewoodmn.gov Housing & Economic Development Commi 1910 Prosperity Rd.(H)Phone: amybrianfinley@gmail.com Brian Finley Term Expires:9/30/2017Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone:651.357.0793 (W)Phone: 2311 Case Ave. E.(H)Phone: warrenwessel@gmail.com Chair - Business Rep Warren Wessel Term Expires:9/30/2017Maplewood, MN 55119(C)Phone: (W)Phone: 2625 Southlawn Dr.(H)Phone:P-651.779.9935P-madukabosi@yahoo.com Benosi Maduka Term Expires:9/30/2018Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone:P-651.366.2287 (W)Phone:P-651.266.3732 2975 Walter ST.(H)Phone: ungerslaw@comcast.net Dennis Unger Term Expires:9/30/2018Maplewood MN 55109(C)Phone: (W)Phone: 830 New Century Blvd. S.(H)Phone: Business Rep Mark Jenkins Term Expires:9/30/2019Maplewood MN 55119(C)Phone: mark@jenkinsweb.net (W)Phone:612.701.2019 4194 Homewood Ave(H)Phone:jennifer.lewis@wpglimcher.com Business Rep Jennifer Lewis Term Expires:9/30/2019White Bear Lake, MN 55110(C)Phone:651.770.3863 (W)Phone:763.286.3139 Page 2 of 4 Thursday, October 12, 2017 All Active Commissioner Contact Info - Public 1088 Gordon Ave(H)Phone: Joy.A.Tkachuck@HealthPartners.Com Vice-Chair/Secretary Joy Tkachuck Term Expires:9/30/2019Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone: (W)Phone: Staff Liaison:Jim Taylor651.249.2121james.taylor@Maplewoodmn.gov Park & Recreation Commission (H)Phone: 1751 Edgemont651.788.7580 Dorothy Molstad Term Expires:(C)Phone: 4/30/2018Maplewood, MN 55117 (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 2968 Howard St. Nrhsusag@aol.com Russell Susag Term Expires:(C)Phone: 4/30/2018Maplewood, MN 55109 (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 1622 County Road C E. rickbrandon46@gmail.com Rick Brandon Term Expires:(C)Phone: 4/30/2019Maplewood, MN 55109 (W)Phone: 2291 Hillwood Drive(H)Phone:kimii.porter@gmail.com Kimii Porter Term Expires:4/30/2019Maplewood, MN 55119(C)Phone: (W)Phone: 2927 Walter St(H)Phone:651.490.5064cmbrannon55@gmail.com Craig Brannon Term Expires:4/30/2020Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone: (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 2231 Ide Court Terri Mallet Term Expires:(C)Phone: 4/30/2020Maplewood, MN 55109 (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 1844 E. 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N.(H)Phone:wckempe@yahoo.com Bill Kempe Term Expires:12/31/2019Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone:651.226.7933 (W)Phone: Staff Liaison:Scott Nadeau651.249.2602Scott.Nadeau@Maplewoodmn.gov Police Advisory Commission Page 3 of 4 Thursday, October 12, 2017 All Active Commissioner Contact Info - Public 1271 County Road B East(H)Phone: careyberrie@hotmail.com Carey Hall Term Expires:9/30/2018Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone: (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 2044 Edgerton St. N Kathryn Hatlestad Term Expires:(C)Phone: 9/30/2018Maplewood, MN 55117 (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 2649 Midvale Place Eastmary.schoenborn@gmail.com Mary Schoenborn Term Expires:(C)Phone: 9/30/2018Maplewood, MN 55119 (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 744 Bartelmy Lane N651.739.2220steve1951ad@me.com Steve Langdon Term Expires:(C)Phone: 9/30/2019Maplewood, MN 55119 (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 2392 Timber Ave. Eslilja@comcast.net Sarah Lilja Term Expires:(C)Phone: 9/30/2019Maplewood, MN 55119 (W)Phone: 4613 Heather Way N(H)Phone: melissa.sonnek@isd623.org Melissa Sonnek Term Expires:9/30/2019Oakdale, MN 55128(C)Phone: (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 2031 Clark St.651.955.6446 Anne Bryson Term Expires:(C)Phone: 9/30/2020Maplewood, MN 55117 (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 1889 Birmingham St. CarolLFogarty@comcast.net Carol Fogarty Term Expires:(C)Phone: 9/30/2020Maplewood, MN 55109 (W)Phone: (H)Phone: 1294 County Road B East651.766.3851 Sylvia Neblett Term Expires:(C)Phone: 9/30/2020Maplewood, MN 55109 (W)Phone: Staff Liaison: Terrie Rameaux651.249.2054Terrie.Rameaux@Maplewoodmn.gov Police Civil Service Commission 3029 Bartelmy Lane(H)Phone: James Meehan Term Expires:12/31/2017Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone: (W)Phone:651.274.5342 439 Oday Circle(H)Phone: l1liddell@aol.com Chair Lisa Marie Liddell Term Expires:12/31/2018Maplewood, MN 55119(C)Phone: (W)Phone: 1989 Duluth St.(H)Phone:651.490.9759dbirkholz@preshomes.org Secretary Debra Birkholz Term Expires:12/31/2019Maplewood, MN 55109(C)Phone: (W)Phone: Page 4 of 4 Thursday, October 12, 2017 Agenda Item 6 MEMORANDUM TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission FROM: Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator DATE: October 12, 2017 for the October 16 ENRCommission Meeting SUBJECT: Comp Plan 2040 a. Natural Resources Chapter b. Resilience Chapter Introduction The Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission has been charged with reviewing and updating the Natural Resources Chapter and drafting the Resilience Chapter for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.The City has hired consultants HKGi to oversee the planning process for the comprehensive plan. The planning process includes oversight by aSteering Committee made up of Maplewood stakeholders. Commissioner Miller has been serving on the Steering Committee as a representative of the ENR Commission. During the October ENR Commission meeting, the Commission will review and makea recommendation on updates to the Natural Resources and Resilience Chapters. The draft chapters will continue to evolve over the next few months as staff and the consultant team incorporatethe discussions from the ENR Commission and preparea draft for consideration by the Steering Committee at the end of November. The entire comprehensive plan draft will then be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council. Discussion Natural Resources Chapter The ENR Commission reviewed the 2030 Natural Resources chapter during the August ENR Commission meeting. During the review the Commission focused on the definitions of natural area greenways, preserves, and local habitats. Additionally, the Commission reviewed city-wide natural resource issues that should be included in the updated chapter. The attached draft 2040Natural Resources chapter has clarified the definitions and replaced local hopen s City-wide natural resource issues have been identified in separate sections. And finally, there are several new actions added to the Goals, Policies, and Actions section of the chapter. Resilience Chapter Thrive MSP 2040 encourages resilience resilience plan includes strategies for addressing more severe weather and prolonged heatwaves, for improved health of residents, and for economic strength and diversity. The only resilience development of access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. In addition, Resilience Chapter will include energy and local food goals. These areas of focus were e efforts and are not addressed in other comprehensive plan chapters. Additional resilience goals designed to help Maplewood prepare for and respond to climate impacts will be addressed throughout the comprehensive plan including: stormwater management that will help the City plan for more severe weather and prolonged heatwaves; economic development to ensure Maplewood businesses remain strong and diverse; Living Streets that will create walkable and green infrastructure; and land use goals to promote smart growth. Over the last few months the ENR Commission has reviewed the 2030 Sustainability chapter and drafted energy goals for the 2040 Resilience chapter. Since that time the Comp Plan Subcommittee has met to draft local food goals and staff and the consultant team have added background data and information for the introduction to the chapter. Much of the background data was taken from the Maplewood Climate Change Vulnerabilities Report prepared by Commissioner Redmond (Pale Blue Dot LLC). On April 17, 2017, the full Commission recommended the vulnerabilities report be included in the Comprehensive Plan. Recommendation Commissioners should review and provide input for the Natural Resources and Resilience Chapters of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Attachments 1. Draft Natural Resources Chapter of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan 2. Draft Resilience Chapter of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan 2 Agenda Item 6.a.1. City of Maplewood 7-83 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT NATURAL R ESOURCES Chapter 7 NATURAL RESOURCES Protect, Connect, Restore, and Manage Ecosystems, Plant Communities and Species Maplewood’s quality of life depends on how it manages its natural resources -- the air, minerals, land, water, and biota that form the foundation to life in Maplewood. This Chapter is a guide for managing natural resources in a sustainable way. It will help protect and enhance Maplewood’s quality of life for current and future generations by suggesting strategies to protect, connect, restore and manage ecosystems, plant communities, and species. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 7-84 DRAFT OCTOBER 2017 The environmental services provided by natural resources are essential for ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE 2030 PLAN » Conducted land cover inventory using Minnesota Land Cover Classification care due to their intrinsic value. Healthy natural resources help ensure that System » Completed Report for the Fish Creek Natural Area Issues / Opportunities Greenway » » Acquired the Fish Creek property staff time. » Restored prairie landscape at » three preserves » Educated and informed » citizens through quarterly build on those. Seasons newsletter insert, » improved webpages, and environmental issues and foster stewardship. hundreds of programs by » Maplewood Nature Center » » Expanded citizen monitoring programs to include Invasive resources. Plant Patrol and Bee Monitoring » Adopted Living Streets Policy and completed street projects using these guidelines City of Maplewood 7-85 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Existing Conditions NATURAL The City of Maplewood has been a leader in urban natural resource R ESOURCES Maplewood Natural History » » » shrubs. » » » Trees seeded into uplands and wetlands. » » wetlands than historically. » » successfully breed. » rainstorms. » are specialists. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 7-86 DRAFT OCTOBER 2017 Site Classifications and Natural Resources Issues Site-based classification of natural areas are defined below. Preserves » Community Preserves » Neighborhood Preserves are natural areas set aside to preserve habitat Parks and Trails cover several acres . City of Maplewood 7-87 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT WHITE VADNAIS BEAR LAKE Lower 694 HEIGHTS § Sunset¨ ¦ NATURAL Ridge Park Sunset Legacy Ridge ParkPark Playcrest E Ave ydia L Rd o Park Maplewood Heights Park Joy Park Beam Ave Hazelwood LITTLE Park CANADA Kohlman Park Four Seasons R Harvest Park Park ESOURCES NORTH ROSEVILLE ST. PAUL Sherwood 36 ¬« Park 61 £TimberCity Hall ParkCampus Park d B E unty Roa Co City Hall 35E Campus ParkCity Hall MaplecrestRobinhood § ¨ ¦ Campus Park Park Park Roselawn Edgerton Flicek Park ParkPark Goodrich Hillside Gloster Roselawn Ave EFrost Ave Park Kenwood Park Park Park Western LookoutWakefield Hills ParkPark Park Ave E nteur Larpe enteur Ave E Larp OAKDA Nebraska Sterling Park Oaks Park Geranium Park Gethsemane Park 5 ¬« Gethsemane Park Lions Park ay ConwAve 94 ST. PAUL § ¨ ¦ Afton Heights Park Rd ton Af per Up ow L LEGEND Crestview Mailand Park Park Vista Water Body Hills Park Existing Regional Trail RAM SEY COUNT Y WOODBURY State Trails e d Av woo Lin Applewood Existing Sidewalk Park Existing Trails e d Av woo High City Preserve/Open Space Pleasantview Park City Park County/Regional Park 494 § ¨ ¦ County Boundary e Ave Car City Boundary 00.51Miles ° NEWPORT 2040 Comprehensive Plan 7-88 DRAFT OCTOBER 2017 Natural Area Greenways 694694694694694694694694694694694694694 Prairie Farm Joy Preserve Preserve Silver 694694694694694 Kohlman Creek Lake Hidden Marsh Preserve Preserve HOLLOWAY-BEAVER Gervais Fisher's Corner 61616161616161 Lake Hazelwood Park Preserve Connects Southwood Preserve in CO. ROAD C COUNTY ROAD C North St. Paul to Beaver Lake County Spoon Lake Park Preserve Utilizes a mix of sidewalks, paved 36363636363636 Keller trails, and hiking trails Regional 363636 PHALEN-CASEY Park Route has gaps to be addressed City Hall Water trail from Kohlman Lake to Campus & Trout Brook Community Preserve Lake Phalen showcases lake ecotype Flicek Park Center FROST AVE Gladstone Savanna Utilizes existing regional park trails Phalen Regional Park LARPENTEUR AVE E Priory Preserve Jims Prairie 694694694694 Lake Preserve Phalen 35E35E35E35E Beaver Creek Preserve Geranium Park Beaver Lake Nature Center Preserve AVE E MINNEHAHA BATTLE CREEK 3M Lake Highlights the Oak Forest ecotype of Battle Creek Utilizes existing regional park trails, Tanner's 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 Lake connector trails, and sidewalks Natural Area Greenways Battle Creek Lake Afton Heights Park & Greenway Routes Battle Creek Battle Creek Route Regional Park Fish Creek Route Crestview Park Fish Creek Route Gap Vista Holloway Beaver Route Hills Park Holloway Beaver Route Gap Applewood 494494494494494 Preserve 616161616161 Phalen Casey Route Applewood Park Pig's Eye Lake FISH CREEK Phalen Casey Water Route Pleasantview Connects Woodbury’s Park Natural Area Greenways Carver Carver Lake Park with Fish Lake Carver Preserve City Preserve Creek Preserve 5252525252525252 Future hiking trail along Fish City Park Fish Creek Preserve r Creek 101010 Regional/County Park Future paved trail at Fish 01 Creek Preserve Miles City of Maplewood 7-89 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Open Space NATURAL are typically no trails in these areas . Natural Area Greenways R ESOURCES habitat that encompass both public and private lands. They are essentially potential for trails and passive recreation. » Phalen-Casey Chain-of-Lakes. and county parkland and open space. There is opportunity to promote » Holloway-Beaver Lake Wetlands. more or less continuous wetland habitat from the marsh lands north and open space. There are several trails on public land and some » Battle Creek Forests. » Fish Creek Forests. Recommendations and Opportunities for the Fish Creek Natural Area Greenway. The City 2040 Comprehensive Plan 7-90 DRAFT OCTOBER 2017 City-wide Natural Resource Issues Invasive Plants detection and rapid response to new invasive plant species that move into Canada thistle. Trees and Urban Forest for several years. We anticipate we will lose most of our ash trees to this insect pest. Urban Wildlife Management diversity to try to provide better habitat for pollinators. nuisance on private land. Wetlands wetland buffers. City of Maplewood 7-91 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Lakes and Streams NATURAL There are nine lakes and four streams in Maplewood. These provide lakes and two streams in Maplewood were on the Minnesota Pollution R Impaired Waters in Maplewood (2016 MPCA list) ESOURCES Lake/StreamImpaired For partners to implement projects . Stormwater XX. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 7-92 DRAFT OCTOBER 2017 Goals and Policies VISION The City of Maplewood, in 1. Protect, connect, and buffer ecosystems— forests, savannas, prairies, lakes, streams, order to preserve a beautiful, wetlands—and other natural resources. functional, and varied environment for current and 2. Restore and manage natural areas, wildlife future residents, will protect, habitat, and other natural resources for high connect, restore, and ecological quality and for diversity of plant and animal species. manage its ecosystems, plant communities, and species. GUIDING PRINCIPLES invasive plants. Use the best science available. Strive for the highest diseases and pests as they occur. ecological standards. Prioritize projects to ensure noxious weeds. protection of sites with highest ecological value. Engage, educate, and 3. Restore the natural ecological functions empower the community involving water by better managing stormwater to become stewards of our runoff. environment. streets two times per year; streets in sensitive areas are swept more often. impacts to soil and water. 4. Fund natural resource programs to achieve the vision and goals. 5. Incorporate the vision and goals for natural resources in the city’s comprehensive plan, ordinances, policies, development standards, and zoning. City of Maplewood 7-93 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT 6. Enhance public understanding of nature, natural NATURAL systems, and environmental issues by providing programs, information, and interpretive facilities. R ESOURCES 7. Promote a culture of stewardship on public and private land through access to natural areas and education and volunteer opportunities in natural areas restoration and management. Actions Education, Outreach, and Access education. yard waste. natural areas. Creek Greenway. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 7-94 DRAFT OCTOBER 2017 Protection and Restoration establishment. Natural Resources Management Plans City-wide Natural Resources Issues system to better track complaints. turkey. residents. wetland or shoreline buffers and implement projects to establish buffers. Area. City of Maplewood 7-95 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT NATURAL open space and there may be some open space sites that could be part of the Preserve system. R ESOURCES Status of Selected Historical and Current Species in Maplewood. Once Present, Now GonePossibly Present, In Species Restored Decline? American WoodcockCommon Mudpuppy Eastern Meadowlark Trumpeter Swan Swallow Ovenbird Wood Thrush Swamp Sparrow Prairie Vole Gopher SnakeSmooth Green Snake 2040 Comprehensive Plan 7-96 DRAFT OCTOBER 2017 Agenda Item 6.a.2. City of Maplewood 3-23 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT RESILIENCY Chapter 3 RESILIENC The goals outlined in the Sustainability Chapter of Maplewood’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan set the groundwork for protecting and restoring natural environments that people, economies, and ecological systems depend on. Implementation of the goals since that time have helped Maplewood create a culture of environmental stewardship. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan will expand on the Sustainability goals to include resilienc planning. Resiliency builds the foundation for a prosperous, equitable, livable, and sustainable future. Maplewood’s climate is changing, and the growing frequency and large-scale impact of severe weather events demonstrates the importance of resilience planning. To accomplish this, resilience 2040 Comprehensive Plan 3-24 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT planning and goals are integrated throughout the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and identified with a resilience logo. These NOTABLE goals are overarching and will promote sensitive land use and ACCOMPLISHMENTS development patterns that emphasize increasing our flexibility to thrive and proper regardless of how climate change develops. - In addition to the integration of the resilience goals throughout - the plan, the Resilience Chapter will focus on energy and local food goals and policies. Having a resilient energy infrastructure - and reduced energy use will enhance reliability of the electricity grid while mitigating climate change impacts. Fostering healthy communities through better access to local, healthy foods will strengthen Maplewood’s vulnerable populations and reduce the impact of climate related events. Background The City of Maplewood has already seen climate changes. The projections for the City’s climate by the middle of this century indicate continued increases in temperatures. Additionally, precipitation patterns are anticipated to change, providing an increase in the overall rainfall as well as an increase - - effects which act as a multiplier on the overall region’s climate extremes. The - projected changes to Maplewood climate represent stressors for both the environment and people. Urban tree canopies as well as urban populations have unique vulnerabilities associated with the projected climate changes for the City of Maplewood. - - The climate change risks for the City of Maplewood include physical/ infrastructural risks as well as population vulnerabilities as follows: » Stresses on the City’s Urban Tree Canopy, and subsequent increase in - heat island effect exacerbating the effects of temperature extremes. - » Stresses on the City’s lakes, streams, and wetlands including threats to aquatic species and water quality. » Stresses on the City’s storm water management infrastructure with » Stresses on the City’s public health with increased incidents of days over 95 degrees and humidity are anticipated to contribute to degradations in air and water quality. Each of these will increase public health risk, especially for at-risk populations. » Stresses on the City’s food security with interruptions in transportation City of Maplewood 3-25 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT networks that could trigger food shortages and spikes in food cost. » RESILIENCY to cope with heat, relocate or evacuate, or respond to increases in the cost of food. In addition, they frequently have limitations to health care. » Stresses on people of color and limited English populations with an increased risk of exposure given their higher likelihood of living in risk- prone areas, areas of older or poorly maintained infrastructure, or areas with an increased burden of air pollution. » Stresses on at-risk occupations which will increase the prevalence and severity of occupational hazards related to environmental exposure. Energy Existing Conditions Resources Local energy resources are abundant and readily available for economic capture. Energy resources available in Maplewood include solar, wind, used at the community scale. Property owners will request local building and zoning permits for solar and wind installations. Biomass is collected, stored, and generated and used in the community. Building improvements use local contractors, need local permits, and affect local property values when they and policies that treat sustainable local energy resources as an economically valuable local resource. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 3-26 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Energy Consumption In order to set goals and measure progress, Maplewood has assessed its current energy consumption as follows: 2013 Overall Electicity Use (2013 Xcel Energy Partners in Energy Data) 2013 Overall Natural Gas Use (2013 Xcel Energy Partners in Energy Data) 2013 Overall Energy Use from Electricity, Natural Gas, Fuel Oil, Diesel, Coal and Biomass (Regional Indicators Initative) 2016 Community-Wide GHG Emmission Totals (Maplewood Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory) City of Maplewood 3-27 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Solar Capacity Solar reserves are those quantities of solar energy that can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible. Maplewood’s gross RESILIENCY solar reserves equal 23,403,633 megawatt hours per year. Based on the City’s solar potential study completed September 2017, there are a total of 7,700 rooftops in the City of Maplewood which are viable for solar photovoltaic (pv) installations. The potential annual rooftop solar pv energy generation is 178,400,000 KWH. This is equal to approximately 59 percent of the City’s total annual electric use. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 3-28 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Goals 1. The City will follow the state energy goal guidelines of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 20 percent of the City’s 2015 baseline levels by 2050 (an 80 percent reduction). Policies: 1.1. The City will establish interim goals every 5 to 10 years to assure City emission reductions track against the primary goal outlined above, and to adjust policies and strategies as needed. Future interim goals will be established by the City at the completion of the 1.2. The City will obtain a minimum of 50 percent of all electric energy from renewable sources by 2040. This includes having a minimum of 20 percent in on-site solar photovoltaic generation within the City, with the balance being met through Xcel Energy’s 31.5 percent renewable portfolio requirement. City of Maplewood 3-29 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Actions: 1. Set interim goals as follows: a. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Interim Goal: Reduce City-Wide RESILIENCY greenhouse gas emissions to 80% of 2015 Baseline levels by 2025 (a 20 percent reduction). b. On Site Solar Interim Goals: 1) Achieve 5.5 percent on-site solar photovoltaic by 2022. 2) Achieve 15 percent on-site solar photovoltaic by 2030. 2. Modify the City’s operating procedures and annual budgets to implement the Climate Action and Adaption goals. 3. the basis of outreach to the owners of the top 20 sites, educating them timeframe of the Federal Tax Incentive. Study should occur by mid-2018 to support leverage of tax incentive potential. 4. Coordinate with Ramsey County and Minnesota PACE to develop a while the Federal Tax Incentive remains in effect through 2021. 5. Develop and distribute an informational brochure outlining the current incentives available to Maplewood residents and businesses as well as City businesses and community groups to assure broad distribution. 6. Coordinate with Ramsey County to explore the development of new incentive programs, particularly those aimed at low and moderate income residents. Program opportunities may include development of LIHEAP based funding sources. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 3-30 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT 7. Adopt a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan that includes strategies for dealing with the effects of climate change. Strategies to be considered should strive to: a. Decrease the urban heat island effect, especially in areas with populations most vulnerable to heat. b. Minimize health issues caused by extreme heat days, especially for populations most vulnerable to heat. c. Increase the resilience of Maplewood’s water supply in drier summers. d. Increase food security for Maplewood residents, especially those most vulnerable to food environment. e. Increase the resilience of natural and built systems to adapt to increased timeframes between precipitation and increased drought conditions. f. Increase the resilience of the natural and built environment to g. Manage the increased risk of disease due to changes in vector populations. h. Strengthen emergency management capacity to respond to weather-related emergencies. i. Institutionalize climate change preparation planning and best practices. j. Improve the capacity of the community, especially populations most vulnerable to climate change risks, to understand, prepare for and respond to climate impacts. 8. Conduct a Green Economy Business and Economic Development Potentials study to identify strategies in leveraging economic opportunities in the Green Economy and emerging renewable energy trends, but should identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats unique to Maplewood. The goal of establishing a robust business atmosphere capable not only of serving Maplewood renewable energy the Metropolitan area. City of Maplewood 3-31 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Local Food Access RESILIENCY Existing Conditions Today there is mounting evidence that good nutrition and regular physical a healthy diet and regular physical activity include people living longer and experiencing less chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Along with factors such as access to good schools, healthcare, and the ability to be active, access to healthy food is one of the most to the state’s ranking as the 8th best in the nation for business. However, store access. This gap contributes to the state’s ranking as fourth worst in the nation for grocery store access. Anticipated changes in climate will require the City of Maplewood to address food security and access at a local level, in order to be resilient to potential destabilization by extreme weather events. Building a strong foundation for residents of Maplewood to readily access locally-produced agriculture will strengthen the community’s ability to address resiliency under the lens of economic, environmental, and social growth. available, accessible, and inexpensive are also the foods that are the least healthy. Conversely, often foods that are best for the long-term health of access, such as farmers markets, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), school lunches, community gardens, and mobile markets or food trucks are alternative ways that people can access healthy food, locally. Local food shelves can provide low or no-cost food options for those experiencing poverty. In 2010, only about 20% of Ramsey County students reported consuming the was best among 6th graders at about 21% and decreased to 18% among 9th- or more recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) The resulting costs of obesity and diet-related diseases to society can be demonstrated economically; on average Minnesota incurs $2.8 billion dollars in obesity-related healthcare costs per year. (www.health.state. mn.us/cdrr/obesity/pdfdocs/obesityplan20090112.pdf) However, investing in healthy food infrastructure and agriculture could potentially yield $2.9 Michigan20PercentShift_FullReport.pdf) 2040 Comprehensive Plan 3-32 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Issues and Opportunities To examine healthy food access in Maplewood, the following were explored: » Locations of community gardens » Locations of farmers markets » Proximity of food outlets and grocery stores to single family, multi-family, and manufactured housing parks in Maplewood » Proximity of food outlets and grocery stores to schools » Pedestrian access within a half-mile radius (about ten minutes walking) of food outlets and grocery stores Within the city limits of Maplewood, there are ten food outlets, with another half-dozen stores very close to the city limits. Most of the stores within Maplewood are larger retailers, such as Cub Foods or ALDI. The St. Paul Farmers Market hosts a farmers market once a week during the spring, summer and fall at the Aldrich Arena at the intersection of Highway 61 and 36 in Maplewood. Locally-grown fresh produce is provided at the market. A number of locally-owned, smaller food retailers are located within the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of St. Paul, along Payne Avenue, Case Avenue, and White Bear Avenue, to the south of Maplewood. Community gardens, mostly located within Maplewood city parks, are generally located within residential areas. The Merrick Food Shelf has two locations that serve residents of Maplewood Additionally, the Christian Cupboard Emergency Shelter in Woodbury serves residents of Maplewood who live south of Stillwater Road and east of McKnight Road. The following residential areas of Maplewood are not currently located within a half-mile walking distance of any grocery stores or food-related outlets: » The southern neighborhoods south of 494, north of 494 to 94 » The neighborhoods north of Conway Avenue between Mcknight Road, Century Avenue up to Stillwater Road » The neighborhood surrounding the intersection of McKnight Road and Larpenter Avenue to the east » The western neighborhood between 35E and Highway 61 » The northeastern neighborhood south of 694 to Beam Avenue City of Maplewood 3-33 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Figure 3.1: Local Food Access Map 694 § ¨¦ E AVE DIA LY D BEAM AVE RESILIENCY NORTH ST. PAUL 36 " ) 61 £ AD B E UNTY RO CO F ELAWN AVE EROST AVE ROS 35E § ¨¦ 5 " ) Food Outlets WAY AVE Food Shelf Farmers Market 94 Cooperative § ¨¦ Local Retailer RD TON AF PER UP National Retailer ! Maplewood Community Gardens Half-Mile Radius Existing Sidewalks and Trails Existing Land Use Single Family Residential Manufactured Housing Park RAMSEY COUNT Y AVE OOD LINW D AKOTA COUNT Y Multi-Family Residential Schools Parks City Boundary 494 § ¨¦ VE ARV C 02Miles ° 2040 Comprehensive Plan 3-34 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Goals and Policies CASE STUDY Local partnerships, planning and zoning policies, and community initiatives EXAMPLE: FRUIT AND can reduce the barriers and challenges to providing healthy, local food access VEGGIE RX to everyone in Maplewood. Education, engagement, collaboration and action towards policy changes will promote greater access to healthy foods. 2. Provide healthy food options and accessibility for all people, regardless of income. Policies 2.1. Support development patterns that decrease the distance between households and healthy retail food options. 2.2. Encourage healthy retail food options such as food stores and farmers markets are located in places easily reached by bus, bike or foot. 2.3. Support the establishment and maintenance of community gardens throughout the community to provide residents with easy access to healthy food. 2.4. Support the establishment of urban farms in appropriate areas. 2.5. Encourage edible and pollinator-friendly landscapes on all properties. 2.6. Support the keeping of bees, chickens, goats and other animals appropriate for the size and location of the property. 2.7. Support food-related business and initiatives that advance the development of local and regional economies. 2.8. Support innovative practices such as mobile food markets and mobile food pantries/shelves to bring food closer to under- resourced consumers. 2.9. Support the efforts of small food stores to sell more healthy and » fresh foods. City of Maplewood 3-35 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Actions 1. Conduct a community food security assessment to identify barriers and gaps in healthy food access and community assets. RESILIENCY 2. Complete an urban agriculture zoning review to remove barriers and promote local food access in all zoning districts. 3. Allow and encourage single-family subdivisions and multi-family developments to incorporate community gardens. 4. Integrate community gardens into public housing developments and create incentives for community gardens in affordable housing developments that receive public assistance. 5. Encourage townhome and other types of housing associations to allow gardening as part of allowable activities. 6. Analyze and address sidewalk and trail gaps near food stores, hunger relief programs, farmers markets, community gardens, and other healthy food sources. 7. Require new developments that will have food options to provide safe, internal circulation for pedestrians and cyclists and bike racks. 8. Explore partnership opportunities to provide education and skill development for families around healthy food selection and preparation. 9. Collaborate on equipment-lending libraries and seed and seedling programs to support garden efforts of families. 10. Identify and educate on options for testing of soil of contaminants to ensure new gardens are safe. 11. Review and modify as needed healthy food options available at city facilities. 12. Explore how to add community supported agriculture delivery sites to serve multi-family developments. 13. Modify land use policies to support pollinators through city ordinance and city operations/maintenance. 14. Partner with the business and school communities to promote health and well-being within worksites. 15. Review management of locally owned public land, and take steps to increase its contribution to pollinator health. 16. Partner with local food retailers to market a buy local food campaign. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 3-36 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT