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Home My WebLink About2019-08-19 ENR Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Monday, August 19, 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. July 15, 2019 5. New Business a. Resolution of Appreciation for Tom Sinn b. Climate Adaptation Planning Process 6. Unfinished Business a. Community Food Assessment Follow Up— Local Foods Guide 7. Visitor Presentations 8. Commissioner Presentations 9. Staff Presentations a. State Fair EcoExperience —August 29, 2019 b. Maplewood Nature Center Programs 10. Adjourn Agenda Item 4.a. MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 15, 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 7:05 p.m. by Acting Chair Palzer. 2. ROLL CALL Keith Buttleman, Commissioner Present Joe Gould, Commissioner Present Mollie Miller, Vice Chair Absent Candace Okeson, Commissioner Absent Ann Palzer, Commissioner Present Ted Redmond, Chair Absent Staff Present Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner Meg Hannasch, Sustainability Intern Maplewood Nature Center Representatives Present Ann Hutchinson, Lead Naturalist Carole Gernes, Naturalist ' Oakley Biesanz, Naturalist 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Buttleman moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Gould. Ayes —All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Gould moved to approve the June 17, 2019, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Buttleman. Ayes —Acting Chair Palzer, & Commissioner Gould Abstention — Commissioner Buttleman The motion passed. July 15, 2019 1 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Maplewood Nature Center Master Plan i. Maplewood Nature Center Lead Naturalist Ann Hutchinson and Naturalist Carole Gernes, introduced themselves and gave the report on the Nature Center Master Plan. Ann Hutchinson reported that the Maplewood Nature Center's vision is to be the City's hub for environmental education, natural resources management, and stewardship. The master plan takes a comprehensive look at the Nature Center's operations and facilities, and suggests updates or additions to programming. It addresses maintenance and operations of the Nature Center and works to ensure that the facilities are not only adequate, but positioned to meet the demands of the next 20 years efficiently and effectively. The plan includes implementation strategies to make sure that future investments are grounded in a strategic vision for the Nature Center. Commissioner Buttleman moved to recommend the Maplewood Nature Center Master Plan to the city council. Seconded by Commissioner Gould. Ayes —All The motion passed. b. Environmental Purchasing Policy i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall introduced the environmental purchasing policy presentation and answered questions of the commission. ii. Sustainability Intern, Meg Hannasch gave the environmental purchasing policy presentation. The Commissioners reviewed the environmental purchasing policy and had the following comments: ,A►' • Include a statement of support, something that describes how the policy works. • The policy should include some sort of metrics to determine if improvements are being made. • Consider adding details on buying local. Sustainability Intern Hannasch states that the Environmental Purchasing Policy will go back to the Green Team for additional review and updates. Once the updates are complete, the Green Team will work with City management to conduct an education campaign for City staff on the updated policy. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None present. 8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None. July 15, 2019 2 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. GreenStep Cities —Step 5 Award Congratulations to the City of Maplewood for achieving the Step 5 GreenStep Cities award. b. Outreach Opportunities —2019 Park and Recreation Events City staff presented the upcoming Parks and Recreation events planned in the City. These events offer an opportunity for the ENR Commission to do environmental education and outreach. C. Solar Power Hour—July 18, 2019 This will be held at the MCC from 6:30— 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room. d. National Night Out—August 6, 2019 National Night out is coordinated with the police and fire department. The ENR Commission is invited to attend one or more National Night Out parties to do environmental education and outreach. e. State Fair EcoExperience—August 29, 2019 Maplewood has been invited to participate in the Eco Experience to display our clean energy actions. ENR Commissioners are asked to volunteer for a three hour shift during the event. ,� �•►. f. Maplewood Nature Center Programs For more information contact the Maplewood Nature Center at (651) 249-2170. 10. ADJOURNMENT Acting Chair Palzer adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. July 15, 2019 3 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes Agenda Item 5.a. ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date August 19, 2019 REPORT TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission REPORT FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner PRESENTER: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner AGENDA ITEM: Resolution of Appreciation for Tom Sinn Action Requested: ✓ Motion ❑ Discussion ❑ Public Hearing Form of Action: ✓ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Contract/Agreement ❑ Proclamation Policy Issue: When citizen members end their time of service on a board or commission, the City considers adoption of a resolution of appreciation recognizing the individual for their time committed to serving Maplewood. Recommended Action: Motion to approve a Resolution of Appreciation for Tom Sinn, Environmental and Natural Resources 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 of Maplewood appreciates its citizen volunteers who serve on the City's boards and commissions and works to provide recognition for members upon resignation. Background Tom Sinn resigned as a member of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission on July 31, 2019. Mr. Sinn served on the Commission for four years and ten months, from September 22, 2014 to July 31, 2019. Attachments 1. Resolution of Appreciation for Tom Sinn, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Tom Sinn has been a member of the Maplewood Environmental and Natural Resources Commission for four years and ten months, serving from September 22, 2014 to July 31, 2019. Mr. Sinn has served faithfully in those capacities; and WHEREAS, the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission and City Council have appreciated his experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sinn has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation,for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sinn has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership and efforts for the benefit of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOL VED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Tom Sinn is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on September 9, 2019. Marylee Abrams, Mayor Passed by the Maplewood Environmental and Natural Resources Commission on August 19, 2019. Ted Redmond, Chairperson Attest: Andrea Sindt, City Clerk Agenda Item 5.b. ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date August 19, 2019 REPORT TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission REPORT FROM: Meg Hannasch, Sustainability Intern Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner PRESENTER: Meg Hannasch, Sustainability Intern AGENDA ITEM: Climate Adaptation Planning Process Action Requested: ✓ Motion ✓ Discussion ❑ Public Hearing Form of Action: ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Contract/Agreement ❑ Proclamation Policy Issue: Maplewood and three other cities were awarded funding through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to create a Climate Adaptation Plan. The City's Sustainability Chapter of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan includes actions that deal with the effect of climate change, including adopting a Climate Adaptation Plan. The MPCA Climate Adaptation Plan grant will help the City implement the energy actions as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. Recommended Action: Discuss the Climate Adaptation planning process. Motion to appoint one Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commissioner to serve on the Climate Adaptation Steering Committee. 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: As part of the grant, Maplewood will offer approximately $3,150 in-kind for staff time to participate in the planning effort and coordinate and participate in community engagement. No matching cash funds are required as part of the grant award. Strategic Plan Relevance: ❑ Financial Sustainability ❑ Integrated Communication ❑ Targeted Redevelopment ✓ Operational Effectiveness ✓ Community Inclusiveness ❑ Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt. The Climate Adaptation Grant will ensure operational effectiveness by assisting the City in planning for impacts of climate change and improving community resilience. Funded projects will serve as examples for other communities and accelerate adoption of resilience practices in Minnesota. To ensure community inclusiveness, grant funds will include a community engagement and outreach process with key stakeholders, particularly vulnerable populations. Background In 2017, Maplewood carried out a Climate Vulnerability Assessment that identified the risks to Maplewood from climate change as well as vulnerable populations who may be more severely impacted than others (Attachment 1). Informed by this assessment, the Sustainability Chapter of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan calls for the creation of a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to address climate change impacts. In early 2019, grant funding was secured for the climate adaptation portion of this plan, to be drafted between mid-2019 and mid-2020. The Climate Adaptation planning effort supported through this grant will include: • Climate Risk and Vulnerabilities Review • Community Engagement • Climate Adaptation Strategy Development and Prioritization • Climate Adaptation Plan • Climate Adaptation Plan communication framework for sharing with the public Planning Process The planning process will take place in three phases: 1. Fall 2019: Community Engagement and Data Collection 2. Winter 2019-Spring 2020: Goal-Setting and Initial Drafting 3. Summer 2020: Second Round of Engagement and Final Drafting Steering Committee A steering committee will be established to help guide the Climate Adaptation planning process. Representatives from city staff, the Green Team, the ENR Commission, and/or other relevant stakeholder group members will be included on the committee. A potential list of stakeholders is attached. The Commission is asked to discuss any additional important stakeholders and appoint one Commissioner to serve on the steering committee. Outreach It is critical to the success of this planning process to engage vulnerable and underrepresented community members, particularly low-income residents, senior citizens, and residents with limited English proficiency. Some direct outreach to these groups has already been attempted this summer during various events with limited success. One key component of this outreach is an online survey about residents' knowledge of and concern about climate change (available at http://palebluedot.11c/maplewood-climate-adaptation-survey). The survey to date has drawn few responses in Maplewood despite success with similar methods in other cities. The ENR Commission is also asked to discuss previous outreach and suggest alternative engagement methods. Attachments 1. Maplewood Climate Vulnerability Assessment 2. Stakeholder Group Candidates 2 a v• v� 9• a f7 l _ Y r r � a • ,:° °!a •r ®r sly. ti: y 1 ,� g` r ti J°f �� r q' re'1 1 • - p nr. 1.•-T l�L'•1 r�L.9 7 a fo v S ° .. -1 P•F Hyl r + �, • L a r _ • .::a r °• �q• � .. •ate: � Maplewood M I N N E S 0 T A Climate h n Vulnerabilities R vi w Ob AIntroduction M pi What is Climate Change Vulnerability? According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), vulnerability is "the degree to which a , system is susceptible to, or unable to AL 4 cope with, adverse effects of climate change, including climate variability and r extremes". �r About This Document This document is a review of the Climate Change risks facing the region and an identification of the risks most likely to impact the City of Maplewood. This report identifies the changes projected for Maplewood over the coming decades, as well as the environmental stresses those changes may create and • an identification of the vulnerable populations within the City of k Maplewood. - k Next Steps To fully understand the likely impacts, the ways these impacts will be felt, the �' a sections of the City most likely to be impacted, and to determine the adaptation measures most likely to support the City's long-term climate resilience, we recommend that the City undertake a Climate Change Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning effort. 1 'te Climate Risks in the Midwest r i 4' I According to the United States *' National Climate Assessment: In general, climate change will tend to amplify existing climate-related risks to people, ecosystems, and infrastructure in the Midwest. Direct effects of increased heat stress, flooding, drought, and late spring freezes on natural and managed ecosystems may be multiplied by changes in pests and disease prevalence, increased competition from � - non-native or opportunistic native species, ecosystem disturbances, land-use change, landscape fragmentation, atmospheric pollutants, and economic shocks such as crop failures or reduced yields due to extreme weather events. `r These added stresses, when taken collectively, are projected to alter the ecosystem and socioeconomic patterns and processes in ways that most people in the region would consider detrimental. Much of the region's fisheries, recreation, tourism, and commerce depend on the Great Lakes and expansive northern forests, which already face pollution and invasive species pressure that will be exacerbated by climate change. Most of the region's population lives in cities, which are particularly vulnerable to climate change related flooding and life-threatening heat waves because of aging infrastructure and other factors. Climate change may also augment or intensify other stresses on vegetation encountered in urban environments, including increased atmospheric pollution, heat island effects, a highly variable water cycle, and frequent exposure to new pests and diseases. Some cities in the region are already engaged in the process of capacity building or are actively building resilience to the threats posed by climate change. The region's highly energy-intensive economy emits a disproportionately large amount of the gases responsible for warming the climate. Risks • A06 Climate AM Ph r a � • ti l s� 1 . • e 1 � 1In the year2065, on • damage from exceedchange will global GDR Andrew •• Development , . OY ,• ..1 m r� ��• 1 1 e "1 1•1 1 c r V°Jk • - a a- '1 s ;r• 11 � � it � ,1`Iti-,�. 1. _ �.- 1• .'1`1 � -S.L_ . � ILL � �I � - s,g: `•J w G � 1 • �1 �� 4:.®I,u 1'�"� N4�- W .. n 1 .•L , Climate R^sks ^n t *e Midwest According tothe U3National Climate Assessment based on current emissions trends, by mid- century (2040 2070) the Midwest region isp projected to ' �� experience Hotter... nn��nner... AverauoTempo,s,-rs oe�,a*hrneuo`r Fnat-tseaeasc� oaxnnoCspreeoeya / L — \ ' ��°°��"o (T� o��m,.Kumm=m�� offw~�"ii;Nwm a D`Te~="�-J &L'°IN u° Du °°°w°th more rain °°°and drought Awerago n-eripilatbn Hoa��e�p-.anon wEu o F�o^vm,a/ 000ecuo*ec�oovs / r ' ' -� - Urmm,icm in m°meimw, u*��e Primary Us0ues for Midwest 1: Impacts to Agriculture 3: Public Health Risks Increases will continue in growing seasons, likely Increases incident rate ofdays over 95degrees, boosting some crop yields. Increases in extreme and humidity are anticipated to contribute to weather, number ofvery-hot dmys, f|oodinQ, and degradations in air and water quality. Each of days without precipitation will likely decrease these will increase public health risk, especially other yields. Overall, Midwest productivity is for at-risk populations. expected todecrease through the century. 2: Forest Composition 4: Increased Rainfall and Flooding Rising air and soil temperotures, and variability in The frequency and size ofextreme rainfall events soil moisture will stress tree species. Forest and flooding hos increased over the last century. compositions will change as habitats are driven In addition, the number of days without Northward by as much as 300 miles. Due to precipitation have increased. These trends are these ecosystem disruptions, the region's forests expected tVcontinue, causing erosion, declining may cease acting as o carbon sink, water quality, and impacts on human health, exacerbating greenhouse gas emission impacts. and infrastructure. Ob � Climate Risks in Minnesota Precipitation PfWGipitati413 ehanpe Accordingto the State of Minnesota InMInnewta i°s,-rs20 •�--rass Climatology office, DNR and the N�e�s�aFlnnrE:.l naurall National Climate Assessment, the -;, 1,�*5 ih�n{j ln:hg$ majority of the State receives 5-15% �1.r„n�„r* more annual rainfall than a century 2U-.z Rghr* ago. , UCh88 (Graphic:Jaime Chrismar MPRnews.org) CraBler 1hW.#7 IrGh45 Smrkk”1=,A4fx&;L,hC 1!I.ii,-1'_dr!0 aSfSi `:1 Ku3&3m 4 K tivnx.B3 1k Lh i Irn M14ires:G L'rr�eq¢Xit11'a IFwoiv¢o-�MiriLl�ll�yN el&r Mega-Rains ,e a_RaIns in Minnesota Since 1860 Minnesota has had 15 "Mega-rain" events: storms with 6+ of ' ' k rain over 1,000 saure miles or more. 5 of those storms have occurred since 2000, • ` illustrating a increased rate of occurrence. Mega-Rain events represent a strain on stormwater 7. infrastructure as they deliver a minimum r of 13.9 billion cubic feet of rainwater in very short periods of time. Changing USDA Zones Hardiness zoneehanges in hNnnesola In addition to warmer weather, Minnesota is experiencing less spring snow cover in April resulting in more rapidly warming soil. The cumulative effects is a shift of USDA Hardiness zones to the North. In 1990 Maplewood was a Zone 4, today it is a Zone 5. (Graphic:Jaime Chrismar MPRnews.org) t °° tact -?nnrs E 311-In hPF :nun 4 W 7C"In AlrP ?nnr`i I= 111-a? WA-F Climate Risks in Minnesota A 4ens�Cy Ui ML1111�3418'S Ill�pl08 IF�441hy h4fril�p�CBS�t Impacts of Climate Changes ITS In the natural world, changes in climate, of course, can change the favorablility of a region towards plant, animal, and ' insect species. These species impacts, M Errr ni miflr. i�mMrr,F n° n k °m n then can have impacts on human I�r.�rr I nAtp n er aenellyWcx J wfBirJTl�+ds health and economy, such as: Oraiiix Trees Moving North Maple forests, among other species, are 1YF ianolims1harrr=nWiaa. o.ir)M-JnI� MX-trfk M10-01 MM-10 M813-1C4% moving northward, with the densest forests now occuring in the "arrowhead" section of the State rather than central region. Beyond the Change in iagweed pulled&Ese n,1995-7013 impacts on the ecosystem, this shift is : s expected to impact Minnesota's Maple syrup production in the coming years. (Graphic:Jaime Chrismar MPRnews.org) Human Allergies 1 . With the shift in hardiness zones and X1;1 increasing growing season, increases in pollen quantity and duration have been experienced and projected to continue. Beyond inflammation and „r irritation associated with allergic VtUr141xc9mhr+pD4$n�gmD:, reactions, some studies indicate pollen •Inc wsr •oncreum can affect the cardiovascular and F,—drt i 11A IM ILLI L-Oj.,-, pulmonary system. (Graphic:Jaime Chrismar MPRnews.org) Plsirmiti0M1 Or Lpme 4ywne Gases 4y caiiiity 0[resrrp nca Vector Borne Disease Vector borne diseases are spread through insects and are highly sensitive to climatic factors. Warmer weather influences survival and reproduction rates of vectors, in turn influencing the intensity of vector activity throughout the year. The increase in Lyme disease cases are an illustration of the impacts of a warming Minnesota climate will have on vector borne disease intensity. sae-raau z°a1 z°us za1� (Graphic:Jaime Chrismar MPRnews.org) Nacae$� I-Iec�ea ■ Y1-iLUca5a5 Ihl-1E+JcBm a��detee reie 05BU1011,8cc pa�lyn-qwc Ob � Maplewood Climate Maplewood Climate History Since 1951, Maplewood has experienced: Increase in annual average temperature: 3.20F Increase in annual precipitation: 2 M Increase in heavy precipitation events: �� (Highest 5 flood stages from the Mississippi River have occurred in the last twenty years) Increase in growing season: 1 6dayS IL n. Maplewood Climate A Urban Heat Island A study funded by the Institute on the Urban dwellers are more at risk for heat-related Environment found: illnesses than rural dwellers. Due to the "urban • Temperatures in the urban core heat island effect," urban areas are usually average 2°F higher in summer than in hotter and cool off less at night than rural areas. surrounding areas Urban heat islands can increase health risks from • The differential spiked as much as 9°F extreme heat by increasing the potential higher during a heat wave in July 2012 maximum temperatures residents are exposed to . Urban heat island effect is stronger at and the length of time that they are exposed to g elevated temperatures.The level of the urban night in summer and during the day in heat island effect of a region is largely driven by winter the amount of impervious surface (pavement • In urban areas when snow cover is less and buildings). This heat island effect serves to pervasive, daytime urban winter increase the impact of climate change effects in temperatures are higher than rural urban areas. areas by an average of 2°F. UrbPn ht�k i#Ipw�pfTet#= _ 4' f-1 degree UHI 2-�deEree UHI G 1-2 degree LI HI - SL r 0-1 degree UHI Minneapolis boundams county bou rdacies leroperature monitoring sitEs 9 , I i Dat-9 50UrCe,:SWO'i9X e7 AI ?,')Jr. Above is a graphic showing the measured metro heat island effect on July 2, 2012. The graphic on Impervious Surface Area the left shows the day-long average temperature variation and on the right shows night-time Total impervious area 88 difference. The City of Maplewood is outlined in ...State Wide: . C/ white. ...Metro area: 1 1 .25% ...Ramsey County: 2 7.6 /o ...Maplewood: 27.8% 06 � Maplewood Climate Maplewood on The Move Projected changes in annual average temperatures and growing seasons will result in a change in the overall climate of Maplewood. Summertime conditions for mid-twenty first century in Maplewood are projected to be similar to the conditions currently felt 300 miles or further to the South. According to the University of Michigan Climate Center, by 2040 summertime conditions in Maplewood are anticipated to be similar to those today in Marion Iowa, Muncie Indiana, Columbus Ohio, and Wilkesboro North Carolina. On the map to the right, all areas shaded in blue represent Climate Peers whose current summer conditions match Maplewood's projected summer conditions by mid-century (2040-2070). (Source: University of Michigan Climate Center) Distance southward the 1 City of Maplewood's miles Climate moves every year. R l� Which is equal to moving145 ` feet every day. wL ` _ yT Maplewood Climate Sit- 0:1kv I-e 1 Maplewood, , Minnesota 4 — ii i C I I I C A id I C. 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F� r I Total Canopy Lb"nd Coverage: 39m6% LDwer Urban Tree Canopy Vulnerability Flood Vulnerability Trees have a degree of vulnerability to changes in According to the US National Climate Assessment, temperature ranges, precipitation patterns, soil the ten rainiest days can contribute up to 40%of temperature and moisture levels, and changes to the annual precipitation in our region. The winter processes and growing season length. Maplewood area can anticipate an increase of According to the US Forest service, urban forests are 10-20%in the total annual precipitation,while the very susceptible to a number of climate change amount of precipitation in summer months may factors including species invasion, and insect and actually decline. Under this scenario, it is likely that pathogen attack. Species projected to have certain periods of the year, like spring, may be negative stressors in the Maplewood region include significantly wetter with storms producing heavier Aspen, Birch, Ash, Balsam, and Spruce. Extended rains. In anticipation of that, it is appropriate to drought conditions may also negatively impact review the areas of the City with flood risk and to other species such as Sugar Maple, Red Maple, and review current stormwater management capacity Basswood. Finally, increased growing seasons will against future extreme rainfall event projections. result in taller trees which may be more susceptible The map above shows the flood risk areas to damage in extreme weather events.The map throughout the City. (Source: National Flood above shows the woodland, forest, and general Services) tree cover of Maplewood. (Source: Minnesota DNR) 06 � Maplewood Vulnerabilities Understanding Risks Fish Wildlife and Plant risks: Species that used to migrate away may stay Some of the risks associated with the all winter and species that once migrated projected climate change impacts for the through may stop and stay Maplewood region include: Pests may survive winters that used to kill Warmer summers them and Invasive species may move into places that used to be too cold Pollution control risks: Some plants need a "setting" cold Wildfires may lead to soil erosion temperature and may not receive it consistently Habitat risks A longer growing season may lead to an , Greater evaporation extra reproductive cycle lower groundwater tables Food supplies and bird migrations may be Switching public water supply between mistimed surface and groundwater sources may affect the integrity of water bodies Recreation and Public Water Supply Risks Summer water supplies that depend on Fish Wildlife and Plant risks: winter snow pack may be reduced or Species that won't tolerate warmer summers disappear may die/migrate Cold places may see more freeze/thaw Biota at the southern limit of their range may cycles that can affect infrastructure disappear from ecosystems Species may be weakened by heat and become out-competed Warmer water Essential food sources may die off or pollution Control risks: disappear, affecting the food web Species may need to consume more water Temperature criteria for discharges may be as temperature rises exceeded (thermal pollution) Warmer temperatures may increase toxicity Recreation and Public Water Supply Risks of pollutants More people using water for recreation may Higher solubility may lead to higher raise the potential for pathogen exposure concentration of pollutants Warmer temperatures may drive greater Water may hold less dissolved oxygen water demand Higher surface temperatures may lead to Evaporation losses from reservoirs and stratification groundwater may increase Greater algae growth may occur Parasites, bacteria may have greater survival or transmission /ryrrv�Ar��,rinr� Habitat risks: Pollution Control risks: Warmer water may lead to greater likelihood r of stratification � Increased fertilizer and pesticide use due to Desired fish may no longer be present longer growing season. Warmer water may promote invasive species Reduced winter snow and spring flow or disease volume resulting in raised pollutant concentration in receiving waters. Fish Wildlife and Plant risks: Habitat risks: Newly invasive species may appear Less snow, more rain may change the Habitat may become unsuitably warm,for a runoff/infiltration balance; base flow in species or its food streams may change Heat may stress immobile biota Changing spring runoff with varying snow. Oxygen capacity of water may drop Maplewood Vulnerabilities Some fish reproduction may require cold Increased storminess temperatures; other reproductive cycles are tied to water temperature Pollution Control risks: Parasites and diseases are enhanced by Combined sewer overflows may increase warmer water Treatment plants may go offline during intense floods Recreation and Public Water Supply Risks Streams may see greater erosion and scour Harmful algal blooms may be more likely Urban areas may be subject to more floods Fishing seasons and fish may become Flood control facilities (e.g., detention basins, misaligned manure management) may be inadequate Desired recreational fish may no longer be High rainfall may cause septic systems to fail present Invasive plants may clog creeks and Habitat risks: waterways The number of storms reaching an intensity Changes in treatment processes may be that causes problems may increase required Stronger storms may cause more intense Increased growth of algae and microbes flooding and runoff may affect drinking water quality Turbidity of surface waters may increase Increased intensity of precipitation may yield Increased draught less infiltration Pollution Control risks: Stream erosion may lead to high turbidity Critical-low-flow criteria for discharging may and greater sedimentation not be met Lower pH from NPS pollution may affect Pollutant concentrations may increase if target species sources stay the same and flow diminishes Fish Wildlife and Plant risks: Pollution sources may build up on land, followed by high-intensity flushes Greater soil erosion may increase turbidity and decrease water clarity Habitat risks: Greater soil erosion may increase sediment Groundwater tables may drop deposition in estuaries,with consequences Base flow in streams may decrease for benthic species Stream water may become warmer Increased human use of groundwater during Recreation and Public Water Supply Risks drought may reduce stream baseflow More frequent or more intense storms may New water supply reservoirs may affect the decrease recreational opportunities integrity of freshwater streams Greater nonpoint source pollution may impair recreation Fish Wildlife and Plant risks: Water infrastructure may be vulnerable to Species may not tolerate a new drought flooding regime (birch family) Flood waters may raise downstream turbidity Native habitat may be affected if freshwater and affect water quality flow in streams is diminished or eliminated (Source: USEPA "Being Prepared for Climate Recreation and Public Water Supply Risks Change A Workbook for Developing Risk- Freshwater flows in streams may not support Based Adaptation Plans") recreational uses Groundwater tables may drop Maintaining passing flows at diversions may be difficult OPA Maplewood Vulnerabilities Vulnerable Populations in Maplewood According to the Minnesota Department of Health, some populations are especially vulnerable to climate health risks due to particular sensitivities, high likelihood of exposure, low adaptive capacity, or combinations of these factors. To assist a City in identifying adaptive measures to support their community in the impacts of climate change, t is important to understand and identify the most vulnerable populations within the community. The graphs to the right indicate the percentage of population for some of the most vulnerable groups in Minnesota., Metro Twin Cities, and the City of Maplewood. Groups of particular concern for the City are seniors, seniors living alone, lower income families/individuals, and families/individuals without a vehicle. (Source:State of Minnesota Department of Health) Maplewood Vulnerabilities 06 AIAS L Vulnerable Populations: = ...In Minnesota ...Twin City Metro ...City of Maplewood 65 Years and Olde L 9.7% 11.6% s= " Seniors Living Alone 6.7% 6.8% 6.2% Under 5 Years 4 - - =- 25.5% 32.4% 26.0% <200% Poverty 7.9 /0 0 8.2 /0 0 9.4 /o 0 - - - ~`r No Vehicle 4.2% 6.3% 7.6% Limited English J Maplewood Vulnerabilities Age and Disabilities Children According to the US Global Change Research ProgramLE ; "Children are vulnerable to adverse health effects associated with environmental exposures due to factors related to their immature physiology and metabolism, their unique exposure pathways, their biological sensitivities, and limits to their adaptive capacity. Children have a proportionately higher intake of air, food, and water relative to their body weight compared to adults.They also share unique behaviors and interactions with their environment that — F'apul,a4an Under may increase their exposure to environmental 6rr,AOerj,�bd contaminants such as dust and other contaminants, such as pesticides, mold spores, and allergens." Older Adults Older adults are also vulnerable to the health impacts associated with climate change and weather extremes. Vulnerabilities within older adults are not uniform due to the fact that this demographic is a diverse group with distinct subpopulations that can be identified not only by age but also by race, educational attainment, socioeconomic status, social support networks, overall physical and mental health, and disability status. According to the US Global Change Research Program "the potential climate change related health impacts for older adults include rising temperatures and heat waves; increased risk of more intense floods, droughts, and wildfires; degraded t air quality; exposure to infectious diseases; and other PapuLa4an65and Om climate-related hazards." Orr,Apood ru.a; to ih Individuals with Disabilities People with disabilities experience disproportionately - higher rates of social risk factors, such as poverty and lower educational attainment, that contribute to poorer health outcomes during extreme events orI--- -;— climate-related emergencies. These factors compound -, the risks posed by functional impairments and disrupt planning and emergency response. Of the climate- related health risks experienced by people with disabilities, perhaps the most fundamental is their "invisibility" to decision-makers and planners. Disability refers to any condition or impairment of the body or mind that limits a person's ability to do certain activities or restricts a person's participation in normal life activities, such as school,work, or recreation. t FeopLe With Disabilities in to City br Meplewvand a:r Maplewood Vulnerabilities 06 Economic Stress People who live in poverty may have a difficult time coping with changes. This portion of our population have limited -- financial resources to cope with heat, [;4 relocate or evacuate, or respond to increases in the cost of food. In addition, they frequently have limitations to health care. In Minnesota, food insecurity effects 10.6%of all households,while an average of 24.5% of Ramsey County's - population has limited access to grocery f stores according to the USDA. '-Persan Hou&eholdBelow - # rY Z001A Poverty Line Fxn}ilies�eknY 300'i Puvo-ty Lcvcl FcvA Family 4F Four in MaplevAx d Ll V .,,.... ...,.�, x: Food Insecurity According to U.S. agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack, climate change is likely to destabilize cropping systems, interrupt transportation networks and trigger food shortages and spikes in food cost. According to the US National Climate Assessment for the Midwestern states: "In the next few decades, longer growing seasons and rising carbon dioxide levels will increase yields of some crops, though those benefits will be progressively offset by extreme weather events. Though adaptation options can reduce some of the detrimental effects, in the long term, the combined stresses associated with climate change are expected to decrease agricultural productivity." These effects can be anticipated regionally as well as worldwide to become more pronounced by mid-century. As the food distribution system becomes more stressed, individuals with less readily available access are more likely to be negatively impacted. Limited Food Access Limited Food and Auto Access Low-income census tracts Low-income census tract where where a significant number or more than 100 housing units do share of residents is more than not have a vehicle and are %mile from the nearest more than%mile from the supermarket. nearest supermarket. J Maplewood Vulnerabilities People of Color and Limited English Populations T11 ir "These populations are at increased risk of exposure given their higher likelihood of living in risk-prone areas, areas with older or poorly maintained infrastructure, or areas with an increased burden of air pollution." In addition, according to the Center for Disease Control and the National Health Interview Survey these portions of our population also experience higher incidence of chronic medical conditions which can be exacerbated by climate change impacts. These populations may also be impeded from preparing, responding, and coping with climate related health risks due to socioeconomic and education factors, limited transportation, limited access to health _ education, and social isolation related to Composite Map: language barriers. People of Color+ Limited English City Owned Facility I'v .7. t , American Indian and Alaskan Peo-ple of Color in the t Native Population,City of City of Maplewood Limited English Speakers Maplewoc d —.,cx City of Maplewood 1U-4J �xCa} Maplewood Vulnerabilities 06 At-Risk Occupations Climate change will increase the prevalence " and severity of occupational hazards related to Y environmental exposure. As our climate , changes,we may also experience the y, emergence of new work related risks. Climate ¢- change can be expected to affect the health of outdoor workers through increases in ambient temperature, more prevalent and longer-lasting heat waves, degraded air quality, extreme weather, vector-borne diseases, industrial exposures, and changes in the built environment. Workers affected by climate change include _ farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers; - laborers exposed to hot indoor work environments; construction workers; paramedics, firefighters and other first responders; and Composite Map: transportation workers. Individuals with climate risk For individuals employed in climate vulnerable occupations jobs who also fall within other vulnerable population categories, the health effects of City Owned Facility climate change can be cumulative. For these individuals, the risks experienced in their work can be exacerbated by exposures associated with poorly insulated housing and lack of air conditioning. Workers may also be exposed to adverse occupational and climate-related conditions that the general public may altogether avoid, such as direct exposure to wildfires. F&-r F°:d accupatbn!Flrstf4ts-border • _ • ` {Flre$Lrw Erilumerntml. accupatW:Constructlon acrd accupatlar:Transpatatlon, aecupatMi:Farming,Flshlnr, C,ty of MapLca d ExuetLM,CiLy Uf r0aµlew0ml C Ly Of MiLplrr'nvd aiid FUieury,City Of PUple%vuui' 16 .r DI AVL ALL p _ � r Maplewood Recommended Adaptation Goals 06 AIAS Recommended Adaptation Goals The following are recommended overall goals for increasing the climate resilience for the City of Maplewood. In the following pages a menu of specific strategies for each goal is provided. Many of these goals and strategies have some existing City, County, and State policies already underway which relate to them. A detailed review of all existing policies against these specific goals and the strategies should be conducted and policy modification recommendations should be developed. Other goals may require new policy or program development. In prioritizing the implementation of the goals and strategies which follow, the City of Maplewood should: • Consider available resources and opportunities to leverage new resources. • Consider the associated carbon emission reduction opportunities and other co-benefits of strategies. • Study the anticipated equity impacts of strategies • Consider the urgency and window of opportunity • Identify departments and staff capable of taking lead for strategy implementation • Integrate implementation plans into routine working plan that is reviewed and revised regularly (every 2 to 5 years recommended Climate Adaptation Goals, Hotter Summers with Increased Heat Wave Incidence 1 Decrease the urban heat island effect, especially in areas with populations most vulnerable to heat. 2 Minimize health issues caused by extreme heat days, especially for populations most vulnerable to heat. 3 Increase the resilience Maplewood's water supply in drier summers. 4 Increase food security for Maplewood residents, especially those most vulnerable to food environment. Increased variability of rain with extended time frames between precipitation combined with more intense rainfall events 5 Increase the resilience of natural and built systems to adapt to increased timeframes between precipitation and increased drought conditions. 6 Increase the resilience of the natural and built environment to more intense rain event and associated flooding. 7 Manage the increased risk of disease due to changes in vector populations. Build community capacity to prepare for and respond to climate change 8 Strengthen emergency management capacity to respond to weather-related emergencies. 9 Institutionalize climate change preparation planning and best practices. 10 Improve the capacity of the community, especially populations most vulnerable to climate change risks, to understand, prepare for and respond to climate impacts. J Maplewood Adaptation Strategies 1 Strateciv Menu - Goal 1 Decrease Urban Heat Island Effect 1.1 Decrease impervious areas and increase the total ecoroof acreage in the city (green roof, cool roof, etc) in public and private development. 1.2 Evaluate the impact of the City's tree codes. 1.3 Identify vulnerable urban tree canopy and street tree sections and develop policies to incentivize, encourage, or require strategic tree planting for heat island mitigation. 1.4 Develop policies and programs which decrease impervious surfaces, especially in neighborhoods of increased vulnerable populations. 1.5 Research, evaluate and pilot porous paving, de-paving, vegetation and/or more reflective surfaces in parking areas to reduce and cool impervious surfaces, particularly in urban heat island areas with populations most vulnerable to heat. 1.6 Consider populations most vulnerable to heat and living in urban heat islands when making decisions about tree planting, protection and maintenance, green infrastructure placement, and access to vegetated open spaces and natural areas. 1.7 Add or modify park plantings in under-served areas, and increase maintenance to sustain mature tree canopy, decrease tree hazards and delay tree replacement needs. 1.8 Apply the latest climate and forestry science to develop a climate adaptive ready tree species list for use in City plantings/replacements as well as for communication to residents, building owners, and developers. 1.9 Apply the latest climate science in revision of urban tree canopy goals for the City and address tree canopy disparities in neighborhoods where populations most vulnerable to heat live. Strategy Menu - Goal 2 Minimize Health Issues of Extreme Heat 2.1 Create a Heat Response Plan based on Minnesota Department of Health Extreme Heat Toolkit. 2.2 Strengthen City's Heat Response Plan through collaboration with community stakeholders and populations most vulnerable to heat. 2.3 Work with health care and social services providers to ensure their ability to provide appropriate services during extreme heat events. 2.4 Partner with community-based organizations and local service providers to seniors and people with disabilities to assess the need for and coordinate the operation of cooling environments, including extended hours of Senior Center Operations, that are culturally appropriate and readily accessible. 2.5 Improve the energy efficiency of homes, apartments and commercial buildings to keep interiors cool, improving the comfort and safety of occupants and reducing the need for summer air conditioning. Encourage the planting of trees and vegetation on the south and west sides of homes and buildings to reduce summer heat gain. 2.6 Expand the capacity to educate health care providers to recognize and report patterns of heat- related illnesses and injuries, and to inform the public about preventive actions. 2.7 Ensure public safety staff is properly trained to recognize and respond to physical and behavioral signs of heatrelated illness. Maplewood Adaptation Strategies 06 3 Strategy Menu - Goal 3 Increase Maplewood's Water Resilience in Drier Summe rs 3.1 Develop and implement water conservation education and outreach programs in residential and commercial sectors. 3.2 Support incentivized, encouraged, and regulatory efficiency programs. 3.3 Support incentivized, encouraged, and regulatory gray water and water recycling systems for lawn irrigation systems. 3.4 Change design and management methods to minimize water use and waste in publicly owned or managed properties while still maintaining thriving vegetation. Replace potable water lawn irrigation systems with gray/recycled water systems at city-owned facilities where practicable. 4 Strategy Menu - Goal 4 Increase Food Security in Maplewood 4.1 Expand the prevalence of community gardens and family gardens through the continued development, improvement, and communication of the City's urban agriculture policies and ordinances. 4.2 Develop policies and ordinances which promote, encourage, or require permaculture landscaping in lieu of "traditional" lawn oriented landscaping. 4.3 Develop permaculture landscape zones for city-controlled properties and street boulevard zones where practicable. 4.4 Continue to support, collaborate, and implement invasive species control programs. 4.5 Develop pollinator friendly policies including promotion of pollinator habitats on public and private land as well as policies which restrict and eliminate neonicotinoid pesticides. 4.6 Attract and promote grocery store and food market investment in food desert sections of the City. Collaborate with neighboring communities to maximize coverage. 5 Strategy Menu - Goal 5 Increase Resilience of Natural and Built Systems for Increased Drought Conditions 5.2 Identify habitat diversity and connectivity needs (e.g., links to and among existing natural areas, anchor locations) and prioritize habitat corridors for protection and enhancement, including through acquisition, restoration, regulations and innovative techniques such as vegetated streets, to create an interconnected network of terrestrial and aquatic habitats. 5.3 Review city codes and drainage rules to evaluate their ability to protect and improve stream flows, seeps, springs, wetland function,water quality including temperature, vegetation and habitat, and stormwater management during hotter summers with longer time frames between precipitation. 5.4 Explore new and support expansion of voluntary programs promoting increased native, drought tolerant vegetation and reduced hardscape on private property 5.5 Focus acquisition, restoration and management of the City's natural areas inventory to ensure species of concern and overall biodiversity is retained. J Maplewood Adaptation Strategies 6 Strategy Menu - Goal 6 Increase Resilience of Natural and Built Systems for Periods of Heavier Rain 6.1 Work with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to update the floodplain mapping program to reflect potential changes due to climate change variability in the 100-year floodplain maps. 6.2 Address floodplain hazards through the Comprehensive Plan update and provide guidance to regulate or manage development in the floodplain. 6.3 Determine stormwater volume requirements meeting anticipated future storm levels and identify stormwater management systems and infrastructure not capable of meeting projected needs. Prioritize upgrades required and implement. 6.4 Review city codes, drainage rules, and surface waterways to evaluate their ability to protect and improve stream flows, seeps, springs, wetland function, water quality including temperature, vegetation and habitat, and stormwater management during periods of extreme heavy rain. Use the Natural Resource Inventory and other data to track gains and losses, and propose revisions as necessary. 6.5 Explore new and support expansion of voluntary programs promoting increased on-site storm water management (rain gardens, impervious surfaces, et) 7 Strategy Menu - Goal 7 Manage Increased Risk of Vector Borne Disease 7.1 Develop and distribute culturally appropriate and accessible materials about vector-borne disease prevention. 7.2 Expand the capacity to educate health care providers to recognize and report patterns of vector- borne disease illnesses and injuries, and to inform the public about preventive actions. 7.3 Create and maintain a Response Plan for emerging vector-borne diseases, including increased capacity for health services that are triggered by certain case thresholds. 8 Strategy Menu - Goal 8 Strengthen Emergency Capacity for Response to Weather Related Emergencies 8.1 Develop, test, train, and update emergency response plans that address hazards likely to become more frequent or intense as the climate changes, including flood and extreme heat. Plan for projected increases in weather-related emergencies, especially high-heat days, and the resulting potential for increased violence, mental illness, chemical dependency and addiction. 8.2 Promote equity in hazard mitigation, and emergency response and recovery activities, and consider populations most vulnerable to weather-related emergencies in all plans and exercises. 8.3 After weather-related emergency events, assess response to identify effectiveness, deficiencies and resources needed to build future resilience. Maplewood Adaptation Strategies 06 AIAS 8 Strategy Menu - Goal 8 Strengthen Emergency Capacity for Response to Weather Related Emergencies (Continued) 8.4 Through training, educational materials and other resources, strengthen capabilities of individuals and organizations that assist in disaster response as well as community/cultural groups to prepare for potential climate change impacts, including disproportionate impacts on populations most vulnerable to climate change risks. 9 Strategy Menu - Goal 9 Institutionalize Climate Change Preparation Planning and Best Practices 9.1 Establish a multi-jurisdiction/multi-department adaptive management coordination team to: review emerging climate research, trends and regulations at least once a year. 9.2 Utilize an equity framework or lens to ensure preparation actions are implemented in ways that deliver more equitable outcomes and prioritize populations most vulnerable to climate change impacts. 9.3 As appropriate, coordinate with or require health and safety service providers to support recommendations of this Climate Vulnerability Assessment (e.g., provide education and resources about climate risks to populations most vulnerable to climate change impacts and development of continuity of operations plans). 9.4 Continue to pursue energy efficiency opportunities to minimize impacts from rising energy costs and increased cooling demands in City and County owned and operated facilities. 10 Strategy Menu - Goal 10 Improve Capacity of Community 10.1 Provide education and resources about climate risks to the public, especially those most vulnerable to potential impacts like high-heat and flooding. 10.2 Develop and distribute culturally appropriate and accessible materials about extreme heat and related respiratory-illness, especially to populations most vulnerable to those impacts. 10.3 Link low-income populations, communities of color, older adults and people with disabilities to services that help reduce safety, health and financial risks associated with climate change impacts. 10.4 Build capacity and leadership within communities most vulnerable to climate change impacts by promoting, supporting and leveraging community-specific strategies, projects and events. Conclusions r f r p .mss'of .v. WSW a - g It's a collective endeavour. It's a collective accountability. 'r Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, IMF 'y} ,to A41- F° ! � i j } 101 ` IAS ry�l 3 r^ . Conclusions 06 The City of Maplewood has already seen climate Next Steps changes. The projections for the City's climate by the middle of this century indicate continued We recommend that the City of Maplewood increases in temperatures. Additionally, conduct a develop a Climate Adaptation Plan. precipitation patterns are anticipated to change, This effort should focus on refining and applying providing an increase in the overall rainfall as well the adaptation strategies included in this report to as an increase in the number of days without rain - the specific geographic features, habitats, city exacerbating both flooding and drought potential. infrastructure, and city neighborhoods with higher The City's location as a "first ring" suburb is prone to concentrations of the demographic sectors most heat island effects which act as a multiplier on the vulnerable to the projected climate change risks. overall region's climate extremes. Once developed, this Climate Adaptation Plan should include an implementation plan with a The projected changes to Maplewood climate clear delineation of the individuals and represent stressors for both the environment and departments responsible for the implementation, people. Urban tree canopies as well as urban monitoring, and refinement of each of the populations have unique vulnerabilities associated strategies included in this report.. with the projected climate changes for the City of Maplewood. Risks to Maplewood's Environment The risks to the City of Maplewood's physical environment include: • 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 increased flood risk potential. Risks to Maplewood's Residents Climate impacts also represent potential health risks to vulnerable sectors of the City of Maplewood's residents. Some of these population sectors, in fact, represent a higher portion of the City's population, and therefore risk potential, than that of the metro area or even the State as a whole, including: • Individuals 65 and older (137%of the metro-wide portion of population) • Seniors living alone (123%of the State average portion of population) • Individuals living at or below 2x "poverty income" • Individuals without vehicle access (115%metro wide average) • Individuals with limited English proficiency (180% of State average, and 121 of metro-wide average) WFI r 7.w4 i .�.�. A O.A ¢n70k.5flC n1H 49RCnol pcI BWEd t..,_. paleBLUEdot Ilc 2515 White Bear Ave, A8 Suite 177 Maplewood, MN 55109 Attachment 2 lot making cNnge Personal paleBWff of LL Maplewood Climate Adaptation Potential Stakeholder Group Candidates Purpose: The Stakeholder/Steering Committee group is intended to provide input in the development of the Climate Adaptation Plan,including the exploration and development of action strategies. The Stakeholder group,ideally,should include groups who may be implementation partners,helpingto execute some of the key priority actions. Group Makeup: Ideally,the groupwill include representatives from:City Staff,elected officials,commissioners,partner public agencies,local business,non-profit agencies currently working with vulnerable populations in the community. Group Size: 12-20 people # Category Relevant topics Organization Name Title Phone Email Relevant Links Steering Team 1 Sustainability/Environmental Planning Maplewood Shann Environmental Planner (651)249-2304 2 Sustainability/Environmental Planning Maplewood Meg Sustainability Intern (651)249-2305 City Level 3 City Council Liaison Maplewood Kathleen Juenemann Council Member (651)771-3670 Kathy.Juenemann@maplewoodmn.gov Commissions 4 Environment Commission Maplewood TBD 5 Planning,Human Rights,etc. Staff Teams 6 MORE Team(Racial Equity) Maplewood Joe Sheeran Communications Manager (651)249-2061 Joe.Sheeran@MaplewoodMN.gov 7 Green Team S Planning/Community Development 9 Environmental Management/Water Quality 10 City Forester 11 City Engineer/Public Works 12 Emergency Manager Maplewood Steve Lukin Fire Chief (651)249-2502 steve.lukin@maplewoodmn.gov 13 Community Engagement/Communications Maplewood Joe Sheeran 14 Senior Center/Disability Community 15 School District 16 Maplewood Nature Center 17 Volunteers-Neighborhood Leaders,Master Gardeners,Master Water Stewards,Tree Stewards Major employers 18 3M County Level 19 Energy/Resilience Ramsey County Mary T'ka ch Energy Coordinator (651)775-4379 mary.t'kach@co.ramsey.mn.us 20 Community Emergency Response Team RC Sherif 651-266-7333 CERT�co.ramsev.mn.us 21 Emergency Management Emergency Management Judson Freed, County Emergency Manager 651-266-1014651-325-5760 udd.freed�co.ramsev.mn.us 22 Emergency Management Emergency Management Kristy Stauffer Emergency Management Coord. 651-266-1015651-365-4043 kristv.stauffer0co.ramsev.mn.us 23 Ramsey County Public Health Healthy Communities Div. Carissa Glatt,MPH,RD(SHIP)Grant Coordinator 651-266-2506 C:651-238-48 carissa.glatt@co.ramsey.mn.us 24 Public Works Ramsey County Environmenta l Services Dept. 651-266-7160 stormwater@co.ramsey.mn.us Additional Jurisdictions 25 Watershed District RWMWD Sage Passi Education Coordinator 651-792-7958612298-7846 sage.passi@rwmwd.org 26 Watershed Community Advisors RWMWD Randee Edmundson 651-340-1516 edmundson.randee@gmail.com 27 Xcel Energy Xcel Energy Tami Gunderzik Partners in Energy 612-330-6686 tamara.gunderzik@xcelenergy.com 28 MN CEE MN CEE Emma Struss Partners in Energy (612)244-2455 estruss@mncee.org Agencies&Organizations working with vulnerable populations 29 Ramsey Washington Community Action Ramsey Com.Action Kevin Adams, Assistant Director, 651-999-5721 kadams@caprw.org 30 Urban Roots—Youth Council Urban Roots David Woods Conservation Program Director 651-228-7073 dwoods@urbanrootsmn.org 31 Boys and Girls Club East Side- Keystone Youth Leadership Andrew Jones Branch Director 651-774-5654 ajones@bec-tc.org 32 Maplewood schools and cultural liaisons 33 MN Karen Organization MN Karen Organization Frank Hennick fhennick@mnkaren.org 34 Hmong Alliance Church 35 Redeeming Love Church Agenda Item 6.a. ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date August 19, 2019 REPORT TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission REPORT FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner PRESENTER: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner AGENDA ITEM: Community Food Assessment Follow Up— Local Foods Guide Action Requested: ❑ Motion ✓ Discussion ❑ Public Hearing Form of Action: ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Contract/Agreement ❑ Proclamation Policy Issue: The Sustainability Chapter of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan outlined local foods goals including the adoption of a Community Food Assessment that would identify barriers and gaps in healthy food access. Recommended Action: Discuss the local foods guide and ways to conduct education and outreach on local healthy foods. 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. A Community Food Assessment ensures community inclusiveness by identifying disparities in healthy food availability and access in areas and populations. Background Community Food Assessment A Community Food Assessment (CFA) is a process involving data collection and analysis in collaboration with key stakeholders and community partners in local and healthy food access. It identifies disparities in healthy food availability and accessibility in different areas or among different communities and populations. Food availability refers to the physical location and existence of healthy food in certain areas or in a store specifically. Food accessibility refers to a broader picture of cost, quality, or other socioeconomic barriers that may exist for some people in accessing healthy foods. In 2018 the Maplewood Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission partnered with Saint Paul-Ramsey County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) to create a CFA for the City of Maplewood. The assessment identifies strengths and weaknesses of the current food environment 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 highlights potential for providing equitable healthy food access for all members of the community. The final CFA report was presented to the ENR Commission on February 26, 2019. The full report can be accessed on the City's CFA webpage at https://maplewoodmn.clov/1934/Community-Food- Assessment. Implementation Strategies The Maplewood CFA included several recommendations for the City to improve food security and food access for the residents of Maplewood. One of the implementation strategies outlined in the assessment was to increase the availability of information about local food resources available for members of the community. Caiti Pyrz, St. Paul — Ramsey County Public Health Intern has drafted the attached Maplewood Local Foods Guide. The guide will be distributed to local food programs for use in recommending options for clients, as well as placed in frequently visited public buildings. The City will also use the guide for education and outreach, including it on the City's website and in newsletters. Attachments 1. Maplewood Local Food Guide 2 Attachment 1 Area Food Resource Guide Area Food Resource Guide Maplewood, Maplewood, City Wide Resources Food Shelves Fare For All Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Discounted groceries,including fresh Program(SNAP) Merrick Food Shelf at Woodland Fishes and Loaves Food Shelf fruits, vegetables,and meat.Save up to Formerly known as Food Stamps,pro- Hills(Door B) 1505 Burns Ave,Saint Paul,55106 40%off grocery store prices.Call or see vides support for the household food 1740 Van Dyke St,St.Paul,MN 55109 651-497-5562 website for locations. budget 651-287-2088 763-450-3880 651-266-4444 By appointment Merrick Food Shelf at Arcade Street www.fareforeall.org www.mn.gov/dhs/snap (Door 3) *Accepts:credit,cash,debit,SNAP/EBT Christian Cupboard Emergency Food 1669 Arcade Street N,Suite 4,St.Paul,55106 Women,Infants&Children(WIC) Shelf 651-287-2088 MN Food HelpLine Healthy food,nutrition counseling,and Shel 4th St N,Oakdale,MN 55128 Information about where to get free or breastfeeding support for pregnant, 651-233-1296 CURE Ministries Food Shelf low-costfood in your neighborhood, post-partum women,infants,and chil- 1173 Payne Avenue,St.Paul 55130 including food shelves, Fare for All, dren 0-5 yrs. Salvation Army Lakewood 651-646-1868 Farmers'Markets,and free dining sites. 651-266-1300 2090 Woodlyn Ave,Maplewood 55109 1-888-711-1151 www.health.state.mn.us/wic/ North St. Paul Area Food Shelf 651-779-9177 www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/ Interpreters available 2538 E Seppala Blvd,North St.Paul 55109 Interpreters available Peer breastfeeding counselors 651-770-1309 Fr�lit raf the Vine—St. Paul Meals on Wheels Nutrition Assistance Program for 1280 Arcade St,St.Paul,MN 55106 Nutritious meal delivery for older and Seniors(NAPS) 952-595-5980 disabled adults who are homebound,on Eligible seniors(60 years+)receive a box a short-term or long-term basis. of shelf stable foods,which can include Free Dining Sites 612-623-3363 canned fruits,vegetables,meat,and Minnesota Grown grains.Call to see if you qualify and find Loaves&Fishes at Gethsemane Loaves&Fishes at Our Redeemer Find a Farmer's Market,Community the nearest drop off location. Lutheran Church Lutheran Church Supported Agriculture(CSA),Farm 651-484-8241 2410 Stillwater Rd E,St.Paul,MN 55119 1390 Larpenteur Ave E,St.Paul,MN w Supported Agriculture (CSA 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 5:30- 55109 6:30pm Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm Farmers' Markets 612-377-9810 612-377-9810 Aldrich Arena Farmers' Market St Paul Farmers' Market Loaves&Fishes at Beloved United Union Gospel Mission 1850 White bear Ave,Maplewood,55109 290 5th St E,St.Paul,55101 Methodist Church 435 University Ave E,St.Paul,55130 651-227-8101 651-227-8101 1965 Sherwood Ave,St.Paul,MN 55119 Monday-Friday 12-1pm hmy ttps://www.stpaulfarmersmarket.com/ https://www.stpaulfarmersmarket.com/ Monday and Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm Payne Avenue Salvation Ar accepts EBT/SNAP,Market Bucks,WIC *accepts EBT/SNAP,Market Bucks,WIC 612-377-9810 1019 Payne Ave, a Paul,n 130 Ar City of Oakdale Farmers' Market Monday-Friday 11:45am-12:45pm 1584 Hadley Ave N,Oakdale,55128 651-747-3872 S https://www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/283/Farmers- Last updated July 2019 ship Market Maplewood RAMSEY COUNTYroe '�n�ershP Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health