HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-18 ENR Packet AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, March 18, 2019
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 of Minutes:
a. February 26, 2019
5. New Business
a. Conducting City Business and Public Meetings Presentation
b. Maplewood Nature Center Master Plan
C. Maplewood Residential Curbside Trash and Recycling Request for Proposals
6. Unfinished Business
a. 2019 Goal Implementation Plan
7. Visitor Presentations
8. Commissioner Presentations
9. Staff Presentations
a. March 25, 2019, City Council Meeting —Wetland Buffer Variances
b. Spring Clean Up — May 11
C. Waterfest —June 1
d. Maplewood Nature Center Programs
10. Adjourn
Agenda Item 4.a.
MINUTES
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2019
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 7:02
p.m. by Chair Redmond.
2. ROLL CALL
Keith Buttleman, Commissioner Present
Mollie Miller, Vice Chairperson Present
Candace Okeson, Commissioner Absent
Ann Palzer, Commissioner Present at 7:15 p.m.
Ted Redmond, Chair Present
Tom Sinn, Commissioner Present
Staff Present
Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Staff removed item 8 a. from the agenda under Commission Presentations.
Commissioner Sinn moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Miller. Ayes —All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the January 23, 2019, Environmental and Natural
Resources Commission meeting minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Sinn. Ayes — Chair Redmond,
Commissioner's Miller & Sinn
Abstention — Commissioner Buttleman
The motion passed.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall discussed the Election of Chair and Vice Chair
process.
Commissioner Sinn moved to nominate Ted Redmond as Chair of the ENR Commission.
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Seconded by Commissioner Buttleman. Ayes —Commissioner's Buttleman,
Miller, Palzer & Sinn
Abstention — Chair Redmond
The motion passed.
Commissioner Buttleman moved to nominate Mollie Miller as Vice Chair of the ENR
Commission.
Seconded by Chair Redmond. Ayes — Chair Redmond,
Commissioner's Buttleman,
& Sinn
Abstention - Commissioner Miller
The motion passed.
b. Community Food Assessment
i. Caitlin Pyrz, St. Paul-Ramsey County SHIP Program intern, gave the report on the
Community Food Assessment and answered questions of the commission.
The assessment identifies strengths and weaknesses of the current food environment in
Maplewood, as well as gaps and disparities in accessing affordable and nutritious foods.
A major aspect of a healthy community is access to healthy food, and there are a wide
range of factors and barriers that might exist in creating food insecurity. The CFA will
highlight potential for providing equitable healthy food access for all members of the
community. The assessment document includes an introduction, methods, results,
discussion, and recommendations. The recommendations will assist the City in adopting
policies and programs that will remove gaps to healthy foods within the community
including strategies for improving accessibility, affordability, and availability of healthy
foods.
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the Community Food Assessment.
Seconded by Commissioner Sinn. Ayes —All
The motion passed.
Staff and the ENR Commission thanked Caitlin Pyrz for her work and efforts on this
project and wished Caitlin luck in her future.
c. 2019 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Goals
i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall discussed the 2019 Environmental and Natural
Resources Commission goals and gave a recap of the goals in 2018.
Commissioners discussed several action items for 2019 including:
• Installation of electric charging stations around the City of Maplewood.
• Accessibility to local food venues.
• Accessibility to trails, sidewalks, transit stations.
• Sustainability funding.
Staff noted goals the commission discussed they would like to look at in 2019.
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Commissioner Miller made a recommendation for five ENR goals for 2019 to include
Explore Sustainability Budget, Energy, Accessibility, Trash and Recycling Contracts,
Strategic Planning Subcommittees.
Seconded by Commissioner Buttleman.
Commissioner Sinn stated that some of the goals identified are big picture goals, not
something that can be accomplished in one year. After a lengthy discussion the
commission had difficulty agreeing on the recommendation.
Commissioner Miller withdrew the motion.
Staff stated the Commission didn't have to formally recommend goals, just brainstorm
during this session for final review next month. The trash and recycling contracts will be
reviewed by the Commission this year, so it is not necessarily a goal item. The
Commission seems to be leaning toward more strategic goal setting, having general areas
of interest that subcommittees can review and recommend action items and longer term
goals. The three strategic planning areas are Sustainability Budget, Energy, and
Accessibility (local foods and trails/transit).
Chair Redmond recommended that the Commission form subcommittees to advance the
goals and action items.
Chair Redmond and Commissioner Sinn would like to be on the Sustainability Budget
subcommittee.
Commissioner's Miller and Buttleman would like to be on the Accessibility subcommittee.
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Commissioner Miller would like to be on the Energy subcommittee.
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d. Resolution of Appreciation for Ryan Ries
i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall discussed the Resolution of Appreciation for Ryan
Ries.
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Ryan Ries.
Seconded by Chair Redmond. Ayes —All
The motion passed.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Rules of Procedure
i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave an update on the Rules of Procedure.
The Commission discussed the proposal to remove the Visitor Presentations section of
the agenda. One of the Commission's goals is to educate the public on environmental
matters in the City. It is difficult to do that when visitors aren't encouraged to attend the
meeting. The Commission agreed that the Visitor Presentations section should be
changed to Community Engagement and added to the beginning of the agenda. The
Rules of Procedure should outline that Community Engage allows visitors to discuss
environmental matters with the Commission. Presentations made during Community
Engagement are limited to two minutes, with one minute follow up by the Commission.
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Staff mentioned that the removal of the Visitor Presentations is an attempt to create
consistency during the City Council and Commission meetings. The City Council has
removed the Visitor Presentations section of their agenda.
The Commission stated they preferred to change the Visitor Presentations to Community
Engagement. If the City Council does not approve of that change they of course will
comply. But for now it is their position that a Community Engagement section reflects the
inclusivity they want to portray in their meetings.
Commissioner Palzer moved to approve the Revised Rules of Procedure with the
modified ENR agenda changing Visitor Presentations to Community Engagement.
Seconded by Commissioner Miller. Ayes —All
The motion passed.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None present.
8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
a Go nmissin-rter 0-keson - I Inivnrsity of Minnesota Turf Grass Field Day (Staff removed)
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Ramsey County Food and Nutrition Commission Meeting — March 4, 2019 from 5:30 —
7:30 p.m.
b. Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Vacancy. You can go to the city's
website www.maplewoodmn.go`, to apply for commission and board openings.
c. Maplewood Nature Center Programs
i. For more information on the Maplewood Nature Center Programs go to the city's website
or contact the Maplewood Nature Center at (651) 249-2170.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Redmond adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date March 18, 2019
REPORT TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
REPORT FROM: Melinda Coleman, City Manager
PRESENTER: Melinda Coleman, City Manager
Ron Batty, City Attorney
AGENDA ITEM: Conducting City Business & Public Meetings Presentation
Action Requested: ❑ Motion ✓ Discussion ❑ Public Hearing
Form of Action: ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Contract/Agreement ❑ Proclamation
Policy Issue:
Minnesota Statute lays out rules regarding the conduct of public officials, both elected and appointed. The
information being presented is to ensure that all public officials are aware of the laws that govern your
positions.
Recommended Action:
No action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? ✓ No ❑ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00
Financing source(s): ❑ Adopted Budget ❑ Budget Modification ❑ New Revenue Source
❑ Use of Reserves ❑ Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
❑ Financial Sustainability ❑ Integrated Communication ❑ Targeted Redevelopment
❑ Operational Effectiveness ❑ Community Inclusiveness ❑ Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
NA
Background
Melinda Coleman, City Manager, will be present during the March 18, 2019, Environmental and
Natural Resources Commission meeting to present. Topics to be discussed include:
• Open Meeting Law
• Technology as it Applies to Open Meeting Law
• Conducting Commission Meetings
• Role of Members and Chair at Meetings
Attachments
1. Conducting Open — Public Meetings PowerPoint Presentation
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Agenda Item 5.b.
ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date March 18, 2019
REPORT TO: Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
REPORT FROM: Ann Hutchinson, Lead Naturalist
PRESENTER: Ann Hutchinson, Lead Naturalist
AGENDA ITEM: Maplewood Nature Center Master Plan
Action Requested: ❑ Motion ✓ Discussion ❑ Public Hearing
Form of Action: ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Contract/Agreement ❑ Proclamation
Policy Issue:
The Parks and Recreation System Master Plan recommends that the Nature Center complete a
Master Plan.
Recommended Action:
No Action required. Discussion only.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? ❑ No ✓Yes, the true or estimated cost is $50,000
Financing source(s): ❑ Adopted Budget ❑ Budget Modification ❑ New Revenue Source
❑ Use of Reserves ✓ Other: Park Improvement Funds
Strategic Plan Relevance:
✓ Financial Sustainability ✓ Integrated Communication ❑ Targeted Redevelopment
✓ Operational Effectiveness ✓ Community Inclusiveness ✓ Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
A Nature Center Master Plan will help provide strategies that will address immediate and future
facility and staff needs, amenities, and programs.
Background
In September 2018 the City Council approved funding for the Nature Center to conduct a Master
Plan. Consultants Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. were hired to develop the plan and facilitate the
process. In November and December 2018, assessment meetings were held to gather input on the
Nature Center Visitor Center building, trails, and programs. In February 2019 three vision meetings
were held; and an online survey was released for public input. The survey can be accessed here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MaplewoodNatureCenter.
The Master Plan was presented to the City Council on March 11, 2019. The Nature Center will hold
an Open House this spring to review the vision strategies and site concept plans. Ann Hutchinson,
lead naturalist, will be present during the March 18, 2019, Environmental and Natural Resources
Commission meeting to present the Nature Center Master Plan and ask for input from the
Commission.
Attachments
None
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Agenda Item 5.c.
ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date March 18, 2019
REPORT TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
REPORT FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
PRESENTER: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Maplewood Residential Curbside Trash and Recycling Request for
Proposals
Action Requested: ✓ Motion ✓ Discussion ❑ Public Hearing
Form of Action: ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Contract/Agreement ❑ Proclamation
Policy Issue:
Maplewood's solid waste ordinance outlines the City's trash and recycling programs. The
programs include: 1) A city-contracted trash hauler for all curbside collection of trash, yard waste
and bulky waste items at all single-family residential properties; 2) A city-contracted recycling
hauler for all curbside collection of single and multi-family residential properties. The trash and
recycling is collected once a week within five, day-certain collection routes. The City currently
contracts with Republic Services for trash hauling and Tennis Sanitation for recycling. Both of the
existing contracts will end December 31, 2019.
Recommended Action:
Review the trash and recycling program highlights and offer comment and feedback on drafting the
Request for Proposals (RFP).
Make a motion to appoint three Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commissioners to a
Solid Waste Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will offer program policy feedback to City staff on
the draft RFP, serve on the Proposal Review Team to review proposals submitted in response to
the RFP, and update and report back to the full Commission.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? ✓ No ❑ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0
Financing source(s): ❑ Adopted Budget ❑ Budget Modification ❑ New Revenue Source
❑ Use of Reserves ✓ Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
❑ Financial Sustainability ❑ Integrated Communication ❑ Targeted Redevelopment
✓ Operational Effectiveness ❑ Community Inclusiveness ✓ Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
The City's trash and recycling programs create operational effectiveness by protecting the public
health and safety, and promoting city cleanliness and livability. They are also an important
component to the City's green infrastructure - which purpose is to achieve a reduction in waste
generated by using best management practices to protect air quality, water quality, and natural
resources.
Background
Maplewood Solid Waste History
Maplewood organized its residential trash hauling system in 2011 when it entered into a contract
with Republic Services. Prior to that the City had an open-hauling system where residents could
select from any licensed trash hauler. The City had nine-residentially licensed haulers at that time.
Maplewood has had an organized residential recycling system for over 20 years. Currently the City
contracts with Tennis Sanitation for these services. Following is a history of the City's trash and
recycling collection contracts with Republic Services and Tennis Sanitation:
Trash Hauling
December 12, 2011 —The City Council adopts a Resolution of Findings of Fact for
Maplewood's Organized Trash Collection Plan.
December 14, 2011 — Maplewood executed a city-wide residential trash collection contract
with Republic Services for services beginning October 1, 2012 with the initial contract term
ending December 31, 2017, with two one-year extensions possible.
September 25, 2017 —The City Council approved a two-year extension to Republic Services
contract for city-wide residential trash collection with the term ending December 31, 2019.
The current contract details include:
• Collection Area — Curbside collection of single family residential homes with four or less
units. Manufactured homes and townhomes can opt into the program.
• Materials Collected —Trash, yard waste, and bulky items.
• Carts — City supplies the carts in four sizes and Republic Services manages the carts.
• Billing — Republic Services does the billing.
• Prices —Trash collection rates range from $9.79 to 14.66 per month depending on cart
size (prices include all taxes and a $.75 cart fee).
Recycling
November 8, 2010 —The City Council approved a contract with Tennis Sanitation for city-
wide recycling collection for single and multi-family residential properties. The contract
period began January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013. Prior to this date the City of
Maplewood contracted with Eureka Recycling for its residential recycling collection.
September 9, 2013—The City Council approved a two-year extension to the residential
recycling contract. The contract extended recycling services with Tennis Sanitation until
December 31, 2017, and outlined a process for converting the City's recycling collection
from bins to carts.
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September 25, 2017 - The City Council approved a two-year extension to the residential
recycling contract. The contract extended recycling services with Tennis Sanitation until
December 31, 2019. The current contract details include:
• Collection Area — Curbside collection of single family residential homes (including
townhomes and manufactured homes) and centralized collection at multi-family homes
(apartments). Churches and small businesses can opt into the program.
• Materials Collected —Single sort recyclables.
• Carts —Tennis Sanitation supplies the carts in three sizes to single-family, townhomes,
and manufactured homes and 95 gallon carts to multi-family homes.
• Billing — Recycling fee is added to residential water bills.
• Prices —Tennis Sanitation charges the City of Maplewood $2.86 per household per
month. The City charges its residents $3.54 per household per month to cover the cost
of the City's recycling program.
Ramsey County Support
Ramsey County has offered the City of Maplewood technical support through their Public Entities
Solid Waste Technical Assistance Program. Foth Infrastructure and Environment, the County's
solid waste consultants, will assist the City with the drafting of an RFP and review of proposals.
The County is generally supportive of cities releasing RFPs as it allows a City to make more
substantive improvements to the solid waste system including recycling enhancements.
Request for Proposals
For the first time, the City's trash and recycling contract term expiration dates are aligned, both
expiring December 31, 2019. Now the City has an opportunity to review its overall solid waste
program comprehensively. Following are solid waste issues that should be reviewed for
consideration in an RFP:
1. Bundling vs. Two Contracts: The City currently has two haulers for trash and recycling.
The only way to bundle the services into one contract is through an RFP process. There are
efficiencies that can be achieved by bundling the contracts. Communications is on the top
of the efficiency list: If the City contracts with one organization, the City only has to
communicate with one hauler for all communications regarding service, education and
outreach, missed collections, etc. Additionally, efficiencies can be achieved by mixing and
matching equipment (one hauler can collect both trash and recycling), streamlined
operations (one hauler can coordinate both trash and recycling), reduced administrative
costs of managing the contract (staff does not have to coordinate with two companies, one
for each contract).
2. Pay as you Throw: The City's current trash hauling price structure has small variations in
pricing from one size trash cart to the next. There is currently little financial incentive to
reduce the size of your trash cart. An RFP will allow the City to review and change our pay
as you throw price structure which would have the cost of a large cart subsidizing the
smaller carts, thus reducing waste and increasing recycling.
3. Multi-Family Recycling Dumpsters: The City's recycling contract with Tennis Sanitation
only has a pricing structure for the collection of recyclables in carts. There are many multi-
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family developments that do not have the space for recycling carts, and have requested
recycling dumpsters. The RFP will allow the City to request a pricing structure for that
service.
4. Carts:
Trash Carts - The City of Maplewood purchased trash carts for its residential trash program.
The carts were financed through a seven-year utility bond, which will be paid off by the end
of this year. The City currently charges $.75 per household per month on top of the regular
trash fees to fund the carts. The City's ownership of the carts keeps the trash rates low as a
hauler does not have to supply the carts for all households in the City. When carts are
rolled out by a hauler they normally build in the price for the carts over the term of the
contract. It also levels the playing field to allow all haulers, regardless of size, to bid on the
City's trash program. Some haulers do not have the capital to purchase and roll out carts
for all households. Finally, it gives the City flexibility to make changes in haulers in a timely
fashion if issues arise. The RFP process and new contract will allow the City an opportunity
to assess the cart fee and establish a cart capital improvement plan to ensure carts are
continually funded.
Recycling Carts - The City's recycling contractor, Tennis Sanitation, owns the recycling carts
for the City's recycling program. Ramsey County offers grants to fund the purchase of
recycling carts and recycling dumpsters for multi-family developments. The grant would
cover fifty percent of the cost of the carts and dumpsters. There are currently 15,579
recycling carts in use in the City's recycling program. An estimate of cart cost and the
Ramsey County grant opportunity is $55 per cart times 15,579 carts equals $856,845
divided by two is $428,422.50 in grant opportunity. The RFP process and new contract will
allow the City the opportunity to review the option of purchasing recycling carts.
5. Billing: Republic Services does the billing for the trash hauling as part of their current
contract. The recycling fee is tacked onto a resident's water bill and Tennis Sanitation bills
the City directly for that service. St. Paul Regional Water Services charges the City a fee for
tacking on the recycling fee to residential water bills. If the trash and recycling were bundled
into one contract, the hauler could do the billing for both trash and recycling.
6. Five Day Collection Schedule: The City's five-day collection schedule has trash and
recycling collected once a week on a Monday through Friday. Residents on the Friday route
have expressed concerns with leaving carts out in the morning on Friday, and then going
out of town for the weekend. The empty carts can sit at the curb all weekend, which is
unsightly and reflects that the property owner is not home. City code requires that carts be
removed from the curb by 6 a.m. the day after collection. An RFP and new contract allows
the City to review its collection routes for efficiencies.
7. Customer Service: National calling services are less likely to have all of the City's
contracted details, which can create miscommunication with the residents. The RFP
process and new contract would allow the City the opportunity to review how customer
service is handled by the hauler.
8. Yard Waste: Yard waste is collected by Republic Services as part of the City's trash
hauling contract. A resident can opt into the system for an additional fee. The service
includes once a week collection of yard waste in a 65 gallon cart, with up to five
compostable bags outside of the cart. The service runs from April through November. An
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RFP and new contract will allow the City an opportunity to review how the yard waste
service is offered including size of yard waste cart or cost of opting into the system versus
offering for free as part of the City's solid waste program.
10. Future Organics Recycling: Ramsey and Washington Counties purchased the
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center in 2016 from Resource Recovery
Technologies. In owning the facility the counties are better able to recover the value that
lies within the trash. One way of doing this is creating an infrastructure for the collection of
organics such as food waste. Planning is currently under way for the collection of organics
in durable compostable bags that would be placed in the trash cart. The durable
compostable bags would be sorted and removed from the trash, transferred to a composting
facility, and then converted to compost. The current plan includes the County offering the
durable compostable bags to County residents for free. The new organics collection system
is scheduled to begin in approximately two years. An RFP and new contract will allow the
City to plan for the collection of organics in this manner during the term of the new contract.
9. City Facilities Trash Hauling: Recycling collection at City facilities is included in the
recycling contract with Tennis Sanitation. When the City contracted with Republic Services
for residential trash hauling, there was an existing contract in place with Waste Management
to collect trash at City facilities. An RFP and new contract will allow the City to bundle this
service into the contract.
10. Spring Clean Up: During the Spring Clean Up residents can dispose and recycle bulky
items for a minimal fee. The City contracts with a hauler each year to assist with the Spring
Clean Up. When the City contracted with Republic Services for residential trash hauling, the
City considered adding the Spring Clean Up as an option in the contract. However, due to
the complexity of organizing the City's trash hauling at the time, it was not added to the
contract. An RFP and new contract will allow the City to bundle this service into a new
contract.
11. Bulky Items: Republic Services collects bulky items curbside from residential properties as
part of the City's trash hauling program. Bulky item collection costs residents an additional
$5 to $30 per item from a list of electronics to furniture. An RFP and new contract will allow
the City an opportunity to review its bulky item collection including the feasibility of allowing
the collection of bulky items at a reduced price or free as part of the City's solid waste
program.
12. Emissions: An RFP and new contract may allow the City an opportunity to require more
energy efficient trucks which would reduce emissions.
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ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date February 26, 2019
REPORT TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
REPORT FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
PRESENTER: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
AGENDA ITEM: 2019 Goal Implementation Plan
Action Requested: ❑ Motion ✓ Discussion ❑ Public Hearing
Form of Action: ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Contract/Agreement ❑ Proclamation
Policy Issue:
The Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission ordinance outlines the
Commission's duties and responsibilities to include: The Commission shall establish environmental
priorities for the city in partnership with the City Council and recommend changes or new policies
that control, protect, preserve, and enhance the City's environmental assets. Yearly the ENR
Commission adopts goals to help achieve those duties and responsibilities.
Recommended Action:
Review the 2019 goals and finalize the subcommittee members.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? ✓ No ❑ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0
Financing source(s): ❑ Adopted Budget ❑ Budget Modification ❑ New Revenue Source
❑ Use of Reserves ✓ Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
❑ Financial Sustainability ❑ Integrated Communication ❑ Targeted Redevelopment
✓ Operational Effectiveness ❑ Community Inclusiveness ❑ Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
Establishing goals will allow the ENR Commission to operate effectively by setting an agenda and
work plan for the year.
Background
In February the Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission reviewed action items
and adopted goals for 2019. During the March meeting, the Commission should review the goals
and determine how best to implement them.
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Action Items
Following is a list of items which will require review by the Commission in 2019:
1. Trash and Recycling Request for Proposal
2. Climate Adaptation Plan
2019 Goals
In 2019 the ENR Commission will look at strategic planning in the areas of energy, accessibility
(local foods and trails/transit), and creating a funding mechanism for sustainability projects. The
Commission formed subcommittees in this area with the following Commissioners volunteering to
serve on the subcommittees:
1. Energy: Commissioner Miller
2. Accessibility: Commissioners Miller and Buttleman
3. Sustainability Budget: Chair Redmond and Commissioner Sinn
Summary
The Environmental and Natural Resources Commission should review the 2019 goals and finalize
the subcommittees. The subcommittees should meet to review the broad goals and create short
and long-term action items that can be accomplished by the Commission. Subcommittees should
report back to the full Commission monthly.
Attachments
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