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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
RESCHEDULED: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Maplewood City Council Chambers
1803 County Road B East
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. January 22, 2025
5. New Business
a. Ramsey County Climate Equity Action Plan
b. Review of Draft 2025 Trash and Recycling Work Plans
6. Unfinished Business
a. 2025 Work Plan and Environmental Priorities
7. Visitor Presentations
8. Commissioner Presentations
9. Staff Presentations (oral reports)
a. Consider Rescheduling Monthly ENR Commission Meetings:
1) Proposed Day of the Month: Second Wednesday
2) Proposed Time: 6 p.m.
b. Arbor Day Tree Sale
1) Online Order March 3-May 2
2) Tree Pick Up May 17 and 19
c. Arbor Day Tree Planting Demonstration – May 3, 10 a.m., Edgerton Park
10. Adjourn
MINUTES
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
7:00 P.M.
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Guell called a meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources
Commission to order at 7:04 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
Rebecca Bryan, Commissioner Absent
Joanne Cryer, Commissioner Present
Nancy Edwards, Commissioner Present
Benjamin Guell, Chairperson Present
David Lates, Vice-Chairperson Absent
Ted Redmond, Commissioner Present
Wes Saunders-Pearce, Commissioner Present
Staff Present
Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the January 22, 2025, Environmental and
Natural Resources Commission meeting agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Edwards. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. December 16, 2024
Chairperson Guell moved to approve the December 16, 2024, Environmental and
Natural Resources Commission meeting minutes as written.
Seconded by Commissioner Saunders-Pearce. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5.NEW BUSINESS
a.Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Agenda Item 4.a.
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Chairperson Guell nominated Vice-Chairperson Lates to serve as Chairperson.
Seconded by Commissioner Cryer. Ayes-All
Since the new chairperson is not present, Commissioner Guell will serve as
chairperson for the remainder of the meeting.
Commissioner Guell nominated Commissioner Edwards to serve as Vice-
Chairperson.
Seconded by Commissioner Redmond. Ayes-All
b. 2025 Work Plan and Environmental Priorities
Environmental Planner Finwall introduced the 2025 Work Plan and
Environmental Priorities. The Commission had the following feedback on
possible environmental priorities:
• The City should review policies or ordinances on recyclable take out
containers and bags.
• The Capital Region Watershed District tour would serve as a review of
the proposed Green Building Code and clean water.
• Touring the facility where the County’s food scraps are processed would
be interesting.
• It would be helpful to hear from businesses on their sustainability efforts.
• The Commission should distribute food scrap kits during National Night Out and other events.
• Promotion of Arbor Day.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
8. COMMISSIONER PRESENTATIONS
None
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Environmental Planner Finwall updated the Environmental and Natural Resources
Commission on the following:
a. February Meeting Rescheduled to Tuesday, February 25 at 7 p.m. due to Holiday
b. Consider Rescheduling Monthly ENR Commission Meetings:
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1) Proposed Day of the Month: Second Wednesday
2) Proposed Time: 6 p.m.
Staff will send a survey to ENR Commissioners and discuss in February.
c. City Programs and Events
1) Bluebird Monitor Training – Friday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m.
2) Tree and Shrub Care and Pruning Basics – Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.
3) Edgerton Community Garden Registration
a) Returning Gardeners – March 3 – 17
b) New Gardeners – March 19
c) Garden Season Starts – April 25
4) Arbor Day Tree Sale
a) Online Order March 3-May 2
b) Tree Pick Up May 17 and 19
10. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Guell made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Cryer. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Commissioner Guell adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date February 25, 2025
REPORT TO:
REPORT FROM:
PRESENTER:
AGENDA ITEM:
Action Requested: ☐ Motion Discussion ☐ Public Hearing
Form of Action: ☐Resolution ☐ Ordinance ☐Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation
Policy Issue:
Ramsey County adopted a Climate Equity Action Plan in 2024. The plan serves as a
comprehensive guide for staff and partners to reduce the County’s contributions to climate change,
address the negative impacts of climate change in the community, and leverage related
opportunities when they appear.
Recommended Action:
Review the Ramsey County Climate Action Equity Plan document and presentation. Discuss points
of alignment and support for the Maplewood Climate Mitigation Plan.
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:
Community Inclusiveness Financial & Asset Mgmt Environmental Stewardship
Integrated Communication Operational Effectiveness ☐Targeted Redevelopment
Taking climate actions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and help the City become
a more climate-resilient community: 1) aligns with the City’s energy and climate goals as outlined in
the Comprehensive Plan – Sustainability Chapter and the Climate Adaptation Plan; 2) will involve
education and outreach to ensure community inclusiveness and integrated communication; 3) will
help the city reduce waste and save money.
Background:
Ramsey County Climate Action Planning
In 2022 Ramsey County developed a strategic priority to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
help the community thrive in changing climate conditions. This was the catalyst for the County’s
climate action planning process which involved County department leaders and staff providing
insight and connections to related county efforts and plans, input from key partnerships and
Agenda Item 5.a.
guidance, and community members sharing their related concerns, needs, and priorities. The group
considered:
•Actions that could be worked into existing county programs.
•Additional resources needed for new work.
•Climate impacts community members want the county to address.
In 2024 the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners adopted the Climate Equity Action Plan. The
plan serves as a comprehensive guide for staff and partners to reduce the County’s contributions to
climate change, address the negative impacts of climate change in the community, and leverage
related opportunities when they appear. The plan has six focus areas:
1.Clean transportation.
2.Thriving communities.
3.Healthy lives.
4.Clean energy and efficient buildings.
5.Climate-smart natural land.
6.Clean economy.
In each focus area, the Climate Equity Action Plan lists actions that will address mitigation
(strategies to reduce or remove emissions from the atmosphere) and adaptation (strategies that will
adjust to current and projected impacts of climate change). The plan includes near-, middle-, and
long-term actions planned to respond to climate change and increase community resilience.
Maplewood Climate Action Planning
Maplewood is currently working on a Climate Mitigation Plan which will serve as a compliment to
the 2021 Climate Adaptation Plan. Phase one of the project took place in 2023 when the City
conducted climate mitigation education and outreach at various events. The outreach included the
creation of a climate mitigation survey.
The second phase includes the creation of a plan with goals and strategies that will address City
and community-wide greenhouse gas emission reductions. The planning process includes:
•Analyzing GHG Emissions
•Recommending GHG Emission Reduction Targets
•Forecasting GHG Emission Reductions
•Organizing a Collaborative, Multi-stakeholder Planning Team
•Draft Climate Mitigation Plan
A climate mitigation plan team was established to serve as the steering committee for the plan and
included representatives for the City’s commissions/boards, City staff, and members of the
community. The climate mitigation plan team will take up their work again after the City’s strategic
planning process this spring, with hopes for a draft plan later this year.
Summary
Gregory Goodwine, Health Educator with Ramsey County, will be present during the February 25,
2025, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting. Mr. Goodwine will present a
high-level overview of the County’s Climate Equity Mitigation Plan, the Health team, and review
points of alignment and support for Maplewood’s Climate Mitigation Plan.
Attachments:
None
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ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date February 25, 2025
REPORT TO:
REPORT FROM:
PRESENTER:
AGENDA ITEM:
Action Requested: ☐ Motion Discussion ☐ Public Hearing
Form of Action: ☐ Resolution ☐ Ordinance ☐ Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation
Policy Issue:
The residential trash and recycling contracts with Republic Services and Tennis Sanitation require
that the contractors work with the City on system improvements outlined in an annual work plan.
Recommended Action:
Review the draft 2025 work plans for the residential trash and yard waste collection and residential
recycling collection programs and offer comment and feedback. The work plans will be finalized
during the trash and recycling annual review scheduled for March 17, 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No ☐ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $.00
Financing source(s): ☐ Adopted Budget ☐ Budget Modification ☐ New Revenue Source
☐ Use of Reserves ☐ Other: N/A
Strategic Plan Relevance:
☐ Community Inclusiveness Financial & Asset Mgmt Environmental Stewardship
☐ Integrated Communication Operational Effectiveness ☐ Targeted Redevelopment
The City’s residential trash and recycling collection programs create operational effectiveness by
protecting public health and safety and promoting city cleanliness and livability. It is also an
important component of the City’s environmental stewardship and green assets by using best
management practices to reduce waste and protect air quality, water quality, and natural
resources.
Background:
Residential Trash and Recycling Contracts
The terms of the residential trash and recycling contracts with Republic Services and Tennis
Sanitation are from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. The contracts require an annual review
which includes a yearly work plan for system improvements.
Agenda Item 5.b.
Annual Review
The annual review for the residential trash and recycling contracts is scheduled for March 17, 2025.
During the annual review the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission will review the
contractors’ annual reports that include trash and recycling tonnages collected, number of carts in
use, and other program details. The Commission also reviews a work plan that makes
recommendations for system improvements.
Work Plans
The Environmental and Natural Resources Commission requested a review of the draft work plans
prior to the annual review. The attached draft work plans include recommendations for
improvements to the trash and recycling program in the areas of park and multi-family recycling,
yard waste collection billing, and education tags. It also outlines opportunities for outreach at
events and solid waste tours.
Attachments:
1.2025 Draft Trash and Yard Waste Collection Work Plan
2.2025 Draft Recycling Collection Work Plan
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2025 Trash and Yard Waste Collection Work Plan
Republic Services submits an annual work plan outlining key priorities for residential trash and yard
waste system improvements, including customer service improvements based on the net promoter
scores, household audits (as needed), and proposed improvements to the Spring Clean-Up and Fall
Clean-Up Campaigns. The work plan is incorporated into the trash and yard waste contract by reference
once it is approved by the City Council.
1.Events:
a.State of the City: Republic Services will have representatives at the March 19, 2025,
State of the City event held at the Maplewood Community Center/YMCA. The event is an
opportunity to network with City leaders and community members.
b.Spring Clean Up: Per the trash and yard waste contract, Republic Services will serve as
the main contractor at the annual Spring Clean Up event where residents can
dispose/recycle bulky items at Aldrich Arena (1850 White Bear Avenue). The Spring Clean
Up is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025.
c.Touch a Truck: Republic Services will attend the City’s annual Touch a Truck event. The
exact date of the event to be announced soon, but will be held in the summer or fall of
2025.
d.Fall Clean Up Campaign: Per the trash and yard waste contract, Republic Services will
participate in the annual Fall Clean Up Campaign where residents can schedule reduced
rate curbside bulky item collection throughout the month of October.
2.Park Solid Waste Improvement Pilot Project: As part of the City’s 2025 SCORE Recycling Work
Plan Wakefield Park will serve as a pilot park for recycling and solid waste improvements.
Republic Services will work with the City and the City’s residential recycling contractor Tennis
Sanitation to make solid waste improvements in Wakefield Park. Improvements could include
right-sizing trash dumpsters, monthly park dumpster reports, and educational signage and
outreach.
3.Education Tags: Republic Services will work with the City to update the education tags which are
left on carts to ensure proper handling of solid waste (2025 Education Tag attached as Exhibit 1).
4.Billing:
a.Yard Waste Billing: Residents can opt into the City’s yard waste collection. Republic
Services collects the yard waste once a week from April 1 through November 30. Weekly
collection includes one 95-gallon yard waste cart and up to five compostable bags of
yard waste. The 2025 cost of yard waste collection is $146. Republic Services adds the
entire cost to residents’ March trash bills, with no option for pro-rated billing for
residents that opt in mid-year or for monthly billing. In 2025 Republic Services should
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review options for pro-rated and monthly billing of yard waste collection and report to
the City on the feasibility of those options during the annual Pay as You Throw trash rate
review in August.
b.Late Fees: The residential trash contract with Republic Services was extended with a
new contract term of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. The updated contract outlines
new late fee charges for trash billing. Previously Republic Services could add an 8
percent late fee to past due trash bills. The updated contract species Republic Services
can add a $5 per month late fee for bills that are over 30 days past due. Republic
Services should submit a summary of the new late fee process to the City during the
annual trash bill assessment process which begins in September.
5.Tour: Coordinate a tour of the new Ramsey County Environmental Service Center scheduled to
open April 1, 2025. Located in Roseville, the year-round facility will have household hazardous
waste drop off; electronics, food scraps and general recycling; and a free product reuse room.
Exhibit: 2025 Education Tag
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2025 Recycling Collection Work Plan
Tennis Sanitation submits an annual work plan outlining key priorities for residential recycling system
improvements, including improvements outlined in the City’s Ramsey County SCORE Agreement
Recycling Work Plan. The work plan is incorporated into the recycling contract by reference once it is
approved by the City Council.
1.Events:
a.State of the City: Tennis Sanitation will have representatives at the March 19, 2025,
State of the City event held at the Maplewood Community Center/YMCA. The event is
an opportunity to network with City leaders and community members.
b.Touch a Truck: Tennis Sanitation will attend the City’s annual Touch a Truck event. The
exact date of the event to be announced soon, but will be held in the summer or fall of
2025.
2. Park Solid Waste Improvement Pilot Project: As part of the City’s 2025 SCORE Agreement
Recycling Work Plan, Wakefield Park will serve as a pilot park for recycling and solid waste
improvements. Tennis Sanitation will work with the City and the City’s residential trash
contractor Republic Services to make solid waste improvements in Wakefield Park.
Improvements could include right-sizing recycling dumpsters and educational signage and
outreach.
3.Education Tags: Work with the City to update the education tags which are left on carts to
ensure proper handling of recyclables. The 2024 recycling education tag is attached as Exhibit 1.
4.Multi-Family Property Recycling Improvements:
a.Multi-Family Properties Without Recycling: Tennis Sanitation will continue to work
with the City and Ramsey County to ensure recycling collection at all multi-family
properties. This includes the three multi-family properties identified in 2024 that do not
supply recycling to their residents.
b.Multi-Family Yearly Recycling Letter: Tennis Sanitation will work with the City and
Ramsey County on improvements to the multi-family yearly recycling letter. The 2024
multi-family recycling letter is attached as Exhibit 2.
c.Multi-Family Recycling Dumpsters and BizRecycling: The contract allows multi-family
properties with 21 units or more to convert to the collection of recycling in recycling
dumpsters, instead of recycling carts. Tennis Sanitation will assist the City in notifying
Attachment 2
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multi-family properties of this opportunity, and working with BizRecycling to make
improvements to a properties’ recycling program.
5.2025 SCORE Agreement Work Plan: Assist the City in addressing items listed on the 2025
SCORE Agreement Work Plan (Exhibit 3).
Exhibits:
1.2024 Recycling Education Tag
2.2024 Multi-Family Recycling Letter
3. 2025 SCORE Agreement Work Plan
Exhibit 1
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS TENNIS SANITATION
Property:Frost English Village ESTIMATED TOTAL TONS RECYCLED:1.43
Dear Property Manager,
Below is a recap of your recycling efforts for the last year. Please notice the amount of recycling materials your
tenants have recycled and the estimated resources you saved from each category.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you would like further information on ways to enhance your recycling. You can reach our office
at (651) 459-1887.
Additional resources such as grants and educational materials are available to help improve your recycling efforts through the
BizRecycling program. More information can be found at BizRecycling.com/Apartments
Thank you for recycling,Greg & Willie Tennis 2024
Sincerely, Greg and Willie Tennis
MW total Resource Calc/Convert Total Resources
Recycling Type Tons Units Saved Resource unit Saved Type
Paper 0.95 tons Trees 1 ton = 17 Trees 17 16.2 trees
Paper 0.95 tons Electricity 1 ton = 601 Kw Hours 601 573 Kw hours of electrity
Paper 0.95 tons Oil 1 ton = 1.7 barrels of oil 1.7 1.62 barrels of oil
Aluminum 0.02 tons Ore 1 ton = 4 tons of ore 4 0.10 tons of ore
Aluminum 0.02 tons Electricity 1 ton = 14,000 Kw Hours 14,000 347 Kw hours of electrity
Aluminum 0.02 tons Oil 1 ton = 40 barrels of oil 40 0.99 barrels of oil
Tin/bi-metal 0.06 tons Ore 1 ton = 1.49 tons of ore 1 0.09 tons of ore
Tin/bi-metal 0.06 tons Electricity 1 ton = 642 Kw Hours 642 40 Kw hours of electrity
Tin/bi-metal 0.06 tons Oil 1 ton = 1.8 barrels of oil 1.8 0.11 barrels of oil
Plastics 0.11 tons Oil 1 ton = 6.3 barrels of oil 6.3 0.67 barrels of oil
Plastics 0.11 tons Electricity 1 ton = 5,774 Kw Hours 4 0 Kw hours of electrity
Plastics 0.11 tons Natural Gas 1 ton = 98,000,000 btu's 98,000,000 10,414,931 BTU's of fuel
Glass 0.26 tons Sand 1 ton = 1,330 tons of sand 1,330 344 tons of sand
Glass 0.26 tons Electricity 1 ton = 42 Kw Hours 42 11 Kw hours of electrity
Glass 0.26 tons Oil 1 ton = .12 gallons of oil 0.12 0.03 barrels of oil
Glass 0.26 tons Natural Gas 1 ton = 714,000 btu's 714,000 184,587 BTU's of fuel
Environmental Impact Summary
Resources Amounts Units Saved
Trees saved 16 Trees saved
Electricity saved 971 Kw Hours saved
Oil saved 3 Barrels of oil saved
Natural Gas saved 10,599,518 BTU's of natural gas saved
**Disclaimer: The above numbers represent conversions from industrial and recycling markets. These numbers are
ESTIMATED resources saved. All calculations are taken from annual total tons from Maplewood Final Recycling Report.
Exhibit 2
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Maplewood 2025 SCORE Grant Recycling Performance Work Plan
Minimum Requirements
1.Complete all 2025 SCORE requirements, including reporting on time and submitting a mid-year
status report.
2.Provide outreach to all residents about the municipality’s recycling program and submit copies
of materials to Ramsey County.
3.Use Ramsey County materials and information when and where appropriate to promote
increased recycling, reuse and repair (e.g., Fix-it Clinics), medicine collection, household
hazardous waste, organic waste and yard waste participation.
a.Send materials to Ramsey County for review prior to distribution.
b.Include county contact information on materials:
i.24/7 Recycling & Disposal Hotline: 651-633-EASY (3279)
ii.RamseyRecycles.com
c.Provide links to the Ramsey County web pages on municipality website.
4.Regularly update recycling content on the municipality’s website.
5.Promote BizRecycling resources to businesses and multi-unit recycling.
6.Use hauler data to identify those not recycling and target educational materials
7.Ensure all multi-unit properties are meeting State law requirements to recycle and are receiving
free Ramsey County resources.
8.Increase opportunities for recycling in public spaces.
a.All recycling bins must be paired with a trash bin and in good condition.
b.Labels must be readable.
c.Promote Ramsey County’s event container lending program and green event planning
tips.
9.Enforce recycling contracts, including the assessment of penalties for non-compliance.
a.Audit reporting by obtaining hauler weight tickets.
b.Have labels replaced if not readable.
Exhibit 3
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10.Work with Ramsey County to educate and move toward Food Scraps Pick Up Program for all
residents.
11.Attend County Recycling Coordinator meetings and attend a yearly composition study.
12.Complete one incentive each year to improve recycling, reuse, repair, reduce and rot.
Incentive Options
1.Continue to make improvements in the City's park recycling program.
2.Make improvements to the City’s multi-family recycling program, including the promotion of
BizRecycling for multi-family properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date February 25, 2025
REPORT TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
REPORT FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
PRESENTER: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
AGENDA ITEM: 2025 Work Plan and Environmental Priorities
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 environmental priorities to help achieve those duties and responsibilities.
Recommended Action:
Review the 2025 Work Plan and Environmental Priorities.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No ☐ Yes, the true or estimated cost is enter amount or $0.00.
Financing source(s): ☐ Adopted Budget ☐ Budget Modification ☐ New Revenue Source
☐Use of Reserves ☐ Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
☐Community Inclusiveness ☐Financial & Asset Mgmt Environmental Stewardship
☐Integrated Communication Operational Effectiveness ☐Targeted Redevelopment
Establishing environmental priorities will allow the ENR Commission to operate effectively by setting
an agenda and work plan for the year. It also assists the City in meeting its environmental
stewardship strategic priority.
Background:
Work Plan
Last year’s work plan included the Trash and Recycling 2024 Annual Review, Green Building Code,
and Climate Mitigation Plan. Following is a list of work items and possible dates for review by the
ENR Commission in 2025:
1.Trash and Recycling 2025 Annual Review: The contracts with Republic Services for
residential trash collection and Tennis Sanitation for residential recycling collection require
Agenda Item 6.a.
that they submit an annual report for review by the ENR Commission and City Council. The
ENR Commission also reviews a work plan that outlines system improvements yearly. The
annual review is currently scheduled for review by the ENR Commission in March.
2. Trash and Recycling Request for Proposals: The residential trash and recycling contracts
end June 30, 2027. The contracts were extended for two years in 2024, from the previous
end date of June 30, 2025. Therefore, any new contracts should be the result of a request
for proposal (RFP) process. The creation of an RFP, proposal review, and contract drafting
process takes approximately 18 months to the beginning of a new contract. The ENR
Commission should begin work on a residential trash and recycling RFP beginning in the
winter of 2025.
3. Climate Mitigation Plan: Two members of the ENR Commission were appointed to the
Climate Mitigation Planning (CMP) Team. The CMP Team began their work in June 2025 to
collaboratively explore needs and actions to address climate mitigation of both municipal
operations and community-wide, with the end result being the creation of a CMP to assist
the City in reducing GHG. Once a draft of the CMP is complete, the ENR Commission will
review the draft goals and action items. Future CMP action item implementation may also
come before the ENR Commission once the plan is approved by the City Council.
4. Green Building Code: Continue to review the City’s Green Building Code to ensure it is
meeting the City’s sustainability goals, and to review options for electric vehicle
requirements and other green building initiatives. Review of the Green Building Code is
tentatively scheduled to be brought back to the ENR Commission once the plan is reviewed
by City Departments for comment and feedback later this year.
Environmental Priorities
During the January Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting staff presented four
areas of priorities. During the discussion the Commission settled on the following areas of interest:
1. Tours: Capital Regional Watershed District, Food Scraps Processing Facility, and Ramsey
County Environmental Service Center
2. Presentations: Ramsey County Climate Action Plan, Maplewood Municipal Stormwater
Plan, and Friends of Maplewood Nature, Business Representatives, Green Building Code
3. Outreach: Environmental education and outreach at events including the Spring Clean Up
and Waterfest
4. Ordinance/Policy/Projects: Review non-recyclable to-go container and tree policies.
Based on the 2025 work plan items, areas of interest mentioned above, and the remaining ten
months in the year, staff recommends the following environmental priorities:
1.Two tours including the new Ramsey County Environmental Service Center (as part of
Republic Services’ Work Plan) and the Capital Region Watershed District Building (to
highlight the green building and the watershed district’s work on clean water). Tours to be
scheduled during evening hours and in lieu of a monthly ENR Commission meeting if
possible.
2.Two to four presentations including Ramsey County Climate Action Plan in February,
Friends of Maplewood Nature in the spring, Maplewood Municipal Stormwater Plan in the
summer, and BizRecycling in the fall.
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3.Environmental education and outreach at the Spring Clean Up May 3 and Waterfest May 31.
City staff will keep the Commission up to date on other outreach opportunities throughout
the year.
Summary
Review and comment on the environmental priorities. Final recommendations will be included in
the ENR Commission’s annual report to the City Council.
Attachments:
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