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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
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. May 13, 2015
5. New Business:
a. Partners in Energy – Review of Maplewood’s Energy Action Plan
b. Maplewood Parks System Plan
c.
Approvalofthe 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Plan
d. Update on Council Goals – Economic Development
e. Election of Officers (No Report)
6. Unfinished Business:
7. Visitor Presentations:
8. Commission Presentations:
9. Staff Presentations:
a. Development Summary (No Report)
10. Adjourn
MINUTES OF THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
7:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 7:04 p.m. by Acting Chairperson Tkachuck.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Spencer Gansluckner, Commissioner Present
Mark Jenkins, Commissioner Present
Jennifer Lewis , Commissioner Present
Joy Tkachuck, Vice Chair Present
Dennis Unger, Commissioner Present
Absent
Warren Wessel, Chairperson
Staff
Michael Martin, Planner
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Jenkins moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Gansluckner. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Jenkins moved to approve the minutes for November 12, 2014.
Seconded by Commissioner Gansluckner Ayes – Acting Chairperson Tkachuck,
Commissioner’s Jenkins, Lewis
& Unger
Abstention – Commissioner Gansluckner
The motion passed.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Business Engagement Plan – Susan Fronk
i. Planner, Mike Martin introduced the item and turned the discussion over to Susan Fronk.
ii. Business Consultant, Susan Fronk gave a presentation on how to attract businesses to
Maplewood and how to keep them successful. The outreach plan includes SCORE
(Senior Core of Retired Executives) Saint Paul Workshop Series, SBA Workshops,
Pathways to Opportunity for Youth, Small Business Success Workshop, Maplewood
Business Environmental and Sustainability Forum, and the State of Maplewood Event.
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Mark Jenkins asked where the city is in the process. Some of the events listed began before this
commission had a HEDC meeting since the HEDC hasn’t met since November 2014.
Commissioner Jenkins stated the MCC has had an annual business event but that was not listed
as part of the list of events. Commissioner Jenkins asked how the HEDC is going to be engaged
in these activities in the future? Commissioner Jenkins would have preferred the event dates to
be spaced out more so they are quarterly rather than 4 events at once and then spaced out for
months. Commissioner Jenkins asked how does the city engage current Maplewood businesses
to let them know the city appreciates those businesses in Maplewood? Commissioner Jenkins
asked if the city has discussed rebranding the city?
Items that were mentioned in which the plan should work towards:
Bring people together
Educate people
Discuss Marketing
Be informative for the city’s diverse cultures who want to own businesses here
A teaching tool for people to own a business
Should include information for youths for the future
Should build a customer base.
Commissioner Jenkins asked how they plan to market Maplewood?
Maplewood Resident, Mark Bradley addressed the commission regarding business potential and
new development and redevelopment in Maplewood.
Commissioner Jenkins moved to recommend approving the business engagement plan with the
comments from the HEDC meeting for consideration at the city council meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Unger. Ayes – All
b. Approval of Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District, Villages at Frost-English,
1955 English Street
i. Planner, Michael Martin introduced the item and turned the presentation over to Tom
Denaway from Springsted, Inc.
ii. Tom Denaway, Springsted, Inc. addressed and gave a presentation to the commission.
iii. Shane LaFave, Sherman Associates, addressed and answered questions of the
commission.
Commissioner Unger moved to recommend the TIF Plan to support the Villages at Frost-English
redevelopment project.
Seconded by Commissioner Gansluckner – Ayes – Commissioner’s Ganslucker,
Lewis & Unger
Nays – Commissioner’s Jenkins
& Acting Chairperson Tkachuck
The motion passed.
Commissioner Jenkins will attend the city council meeting for the public hearing on Tuesday, May
26, 2015.
c. 2014 Code Enforcement Year-End Report
i. Maplewood’s Environment and Code Specialist, Chris Swanson gave the 2014 Code
Enforcement Year End Report and answered questions of the commission.
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No action was required.
d. 2014 HEDC Annual Report
i. Planner, Michael Martin reviewed the 2014 HEDC Annual Report.
Commissioner Jenkins moved to approve the 2014 HEDC Annual Report.
Seconded by Commissioner Unger. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Commissioner Jenkins will represent the HEDC at the May 26, 2015 City Council meeting.
e. Election of Officers (No Report)
i. Planner, Michael Martin stated the commission needs to elect a Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson for the HEDC for 2015.
Because Warren Wessel was absent and he is the current Chairperson the commission decided
to wait until the next HEDC meeting to elect a new Chair and Vice Chairperson for 2015 when all
commission members are present.
Staff stated this will come back to the HEDC meeting in June.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
Maplewood Resident, Joseph Waters addressed the commission regarding an article in
Minnesota Business magazine about a title company in Maplewood on County Road D. He also
asked if he could get an update on the status of Larkin Dance Studio regarding the loan to
improve their business in Maplewood. Mr. Waters mentioned a parcel of land in Minneapolis that
the city advertised to get help with developing the parcel. It was approved to build a 32 story
multi-use building. He thought that might be a way the City of Maplewood could get properties
that Maplewood has on the books developed. See what the developers could bring to the table
using the city’s parameters.
The Century Avenue Fire Station was sold to a lawn care company. The city also accepted a
purchase agreement for the property at Castle and Van Dyke Street that would be sold to the
VOA facility to expand and incorporate the city’s lot with that. The McMenemy Fire Station was
sold to an Auto Glass company. Staff does not have an update on the Larkin Loan question but
staff will bring information back to the next HEDC meeting.
8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Development Summary (No Report)
i. Planner Michael Martin updated the commission about current projects that are going on
in the city. The city council has approved a final plat for Sherwood Park View for a 4 lot
subdivision on Hazelwood north of Cope Avenue.
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Planner, Martin said the former Yocum Warehouse at 2728 Geranium Avenue was sold to
a private entity to store collector automobiles and have indoor storage with a conditional
use permit (CUP). Planner Martin stated the Porsche car dealership has requested an
addition to their site at 2780 Maplewood Drive for a new showroom and they are replatting
their elevations so the whole site will have a refreshed look. Volvo is also doing a refresh
and get a new exterior look. Harmony Learning Center at County Road C had a request
for a new cell tower added to that site but city staff recommended denial of the request
and then the applicant removed their request. There is a request at 1055 Gervais Avenue
for Laughlin Pest Control and snow removal business that will be heard by the city council
May 26, 2015.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Acting Chairperson Tkachuck adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
FROM:
Shann Finwall,AICP,Environmental Planner
Joe Ballandby,MinnesotaGreenCorps Member
DATE:
June, 2015for theCommissionMeeting
SUBJECT:
Partners in Energy – Review of Maplewood’sEnergy Action Plan
Introduction
Partners in Energy is a two-year community support service sponsored by Xcel Energy. The
service offers communities the tools and resources necessary to develop and implement an
energy action plan that outlines energy goals.
Background
On November 24, 2014, the City Council adopted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for
the Partners in Energy planning phase and the formation of an Energy Action Team. The
Energy Action Team included a group of Maplewood residents, businesses, elected and
appointed officials, and City staff committed to working on sustainability in the community
(Attachment 1).
January through March 2015 the Energy Action Team developed an energy action plan which
outlined an energy vision and energy goals for action from May 2015 through December 2016.
On April 27, 2015, the City Council approved the energy action plan. The plan is called
“Energize Maplewood! A Community Action Plan TowardsCarbon Neutrality”(Attachment 2).
On May 26, 2015, the City Council adopted a MOU for the Partners in Energy implementation
phase. The MOU recognizes the City’s achievement in developing a community-wide energy
action plan and outlines how the City and Xcel Energy will continue to work together to support
the community in implementing the plan(Attachment 3).
Discussion
Energy Action Plan
Partners in Energy offered Maplewood an opportunity to focus and go farther on existing energy
priorities. The City has already implemented numerous actions related to energy and
sustainability, and has committed leadership on these areas. Partners in Energy will allow the
community to leverage additional resources for moving forward.
The Energy Action Plan will serve as a catalyst for future action. The goals outlined in the plan
are intended to integrate with the City’s existing efforts and outreach channels. Following is a
summary of the Energy Action Plan titled “Energize Maplewood! A Community Action Plan
Towards Carbon Neutrality”:
Baseline Energy Analysis
An early step in the planning process was to review the current energy use in the City of
Maplewood. The Xcel Energy team calculated and presented community energy statistics
from 2011 to 2013 to help the group understand how and where energy was used in the
community.
Maplewood in total used 320 million kWh of electricity and 21 million therms of natural gas in
2013. The Regional Indicators Initiative, a voluntary city energy tracking project, shows that
Maplewood’s total energy use is about average compared to other Twin Cities inner-ring
suburbs that participate.
Energy Vision
After reviewing the baseline energy analysis, the Energy Action Team created avisionfor
the plan. Themes emerged such as educational, community-led, and action-inspiring.
There were also ideas that energy work had to be adaptable and easily implementable,
while also visionary and forward thinking. The group developed the following vision for the
Maplewood Energy Action Plan:
Educate and empower the community to participate in energy actions that will move
Maplewood towards carbon neutrality.
Focus Areas
Two primary focus areas emerged from the Energy Action Team that are inclusive across
Maplewood residents and businesses, yet targeted in their overall approach in order to stay
focused and actionable:1) Direct outreach and energy coaching for high-profile businesses;
and2) Energy education and public events to motivate residential energy awareness and
conservation. Follow is a summary of the focus areas, strategies for implementation, and
goals for accomplishment:
Focus Area 1: Direct Outreach and Energy Coaching for High-Profile Businesses
Strategy A:Energy Efficiency in Businesses and Institutions
Goal1)Save 400,000 kWh for local businesses and institutions
2)Save each participating business an average of $1,750 per year
Strategy B:Recommissioning and Green Building Code Outreach
Goal1)Enroll 4 new buildings in the Green Building Code Incentive Program, saving a
total of 208,000 kWh and 12,000 therms
Focus Area 2: Energy Education and Public Events to Motivate Residential Energy Awareness
and Conservation
Strategy A:Energize Maplewood! Residential Energy Challenge
Goal1)Enroll residents in an additional 500 energy actions, leading to annual savings
of 220,000 kWh and 33,250 therms. Increase renewable energy subscriptions
by an additional 267,000 kWh.
2)Save each participating resident an average of $130 per year
Strategy B:Home Improvement Store Energy Clinics
Goal1)Motivate 40 additional residents to purchase efficient light bulbs.
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Energy and Outreach Goals
The following goals summarize the Energy Action Team’s planning initiatives. The goals
span the implementation horizon of May 2015 –December 2016.
Save
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400,000 kWh for local businesses and institutions
Each participating business an average of $1,750 per year
Enroll
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Fournew buildings in the Green Building Code Incentive Program
saving a total
208,000 kWh
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12,000 therms
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Residents in the Energy Challenge –motivating them to participate in an
additional 500 energy efficiency or renewable energy actions
leading to
annual savings of 220,000 kWh
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annual savings of 33,250 therms
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increase in renewable energy subscriptions by an additional
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267,000 kWh
each participating resident saving an average of $130 per
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year
Hitting these goals would reduce Maplewood’s annual carbonootprint by 1.8
f
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million pounds-approximatelyequivalent to the carbon emitted from 170
passenger vehicles per year.
Monitoring and Reporting
Xcel Energy will keep track of the community’s outreach reportsandenergy and
participation data. This information will be compiled into a summarized report which will be
shared with the City Council, Energy Action Team, and the public.
Budget Impact
There is no cost to participate in the Partners in Energy program. Implementation of
Maplewood’s Energy Action Plan will require staff time and community involvement.
Recommendation
Review the Maplewood Energy Action Plan (Attachment 2)and offer comment and feedback.
The plan outlines energy goals for action from May 2015 through December 2016.
Attachment
1.Memorandum of Understanding for the Partners in Energy planning phase.
2.Maplewood Energy Action Plan: Energize Maplewood! A Community Action Plan
Towards Carbon Neutrality
3.Memorandum of Understanding for the Partners in Energy implementation phase.
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Attachment 1
Memorandum of Understanding
Phase 1 – Plan Development
Mayor Nora Slawik
City of Maplewood
1830 County Road B East
Maplewood, MN 55109
Congratulations on being selected to participate in Xcel Energy’s Partners in
Energy program. This program is designed to provide yourcommunity with the
tools and resources necessary to develop and implement an energy action plan
that reflects the vision your community has for shaping energy use and supply in
its future. Program participation is intended to span 24 months with the initial 4-6
months dedicated to developing of a strategic energy action plan and the
remaining time focused on the implementing that plan.
The intent of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to confirm
Maplewood’s intent to participate in the initial plandevelopment phase of the
Partners in Energy program and outline the commitment that your community
and Xcel Energy are making to this collaborative initiative. The primary objective
of this phaseof the program is to develop your energy action plan.
In order to achieve this Xcel Energy will provide:
Consulting support to assist in identifying potential community
stakeholders, and constructing or delivering an invitation or informational
announcement regarding the planning process.
Data analysis of community energy use and Xcel Energy program
participation to the extent that it is legally and technically prudent and
feasible. The results can be used to identify potential opportunities to
implement plan strategies. Xcel Energy will attempt to integrate data
provided by Maplewood into the analysis if feasible.
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Professional facilitation of five plan development work sessions with the
community stakeholder group to develop the energy action plan’s
vision, focus areas, goals and implementation strategies.
Assistance as needed in synthesizing the community and program data
collected with the vision of the community to identify attainable goals
that align with suitable strategies and tactics.
Development of the documented energy action planthat will
incorporateinputs from the stakeholder planning team and will be
accessible to the community.
Commitment to delivering an actionable and complete energy action
plan within four months of the Maplewood City Council’s review of the
MOU (four months from November 24, 2014)and Xcel Energy signing this
MOU.
Although participation in the Plan Development phase of Partners in Energy
program requires no monetary contribution Maplewood does agree to provide:
A single contact point to work with recruiting stakeholders, coordinating
planning meeting logistics, and coordinatedistribution of deliverables
and lead participation of the community.
Meeting facilities to host the stakeholder group during development of
the plan.
Identification of existing community energy plans or programs that could
be leveraged in successful development and delivery of this plan.
Good-faith evaluation of the recommendations and analysis provided
and fair consideration of the potential strategies and tactics identified
that align with the Maplewood’s goals.
Commitment to delivering an actionable and complete energy plan
within four months of the Maplewood City Council’s review of the MOU
(four months from November 24, 2014) and Xcel Energy signing this MOU.
Public distribution of the work products developed with the support of the
Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy program.
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Resource Commitment Summary
Plan Development Phase
MaplewoodXcel Energy
Single point of contactAssistance identifying and recruiting
stakeholders
Meeting facilities
Analysis of community energy use
Access to existing energy-related
and program participation
plans and programs
Facilitation of planning sessions
Involvementin developing
implementation strategiesTraining and guidance developing
goalsand strategies
Commitment to completing the
plan developmentDocumentation and delivery of the
energy action plan
Agreement that the energy plan
resulting from this work will beCommitment to completing the plan
available to the publicdevelopment
The MOU for the Implementation Phase of the Partners in Energy program will
be developed upon completion of your energyactionplan and will outline
your goals and the resource commitment from Xcel Energy and Maplewood.
Allcommunications pertaining to this agreementshall be directed to Shann
Finwall on behalf of Maplewood and Tami Gunderzik on behalf of Xcel Energy.
Thank you again for your continued interest in Xcel Energy’s Partner in Energy
program. We look forward to assisting Maplewood in the development of an
action energy plan.
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Attachment 2
ENERGIZE MAPLEWOOD!
A Community Action Plan
Towards Carbon Neutrality
April 22, 2015
Contents
Executive Summary
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Educate and empower the community to participate in energy
actions that will move Maplewood towards carbon neutrality.
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Save 400,000 kWh for local businesses and institutions.
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Save each participating business an average of $1,750 per year.
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Enroll 4 new buildings in the Green Building Code Incentive Program for
recommissioning studies, saving a total of 208,000 kWh and 12,000 therms.
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Motivate residents to participate in an additional 500 energy efficiency or
renewable energy actions, leading to annual savings of 220,000 kWh and
33,250 therms. Increase renewable energy subscriptions by an additional
267,000 kWh.
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Save each participating resident an average of $130 per year.
Energize Maplewood! Focus Areas & Strategies
Direct Outreach and Energy Coaching for High-Profile Businesses & Institutions
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Auto Dealerships and
Restaurants
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Outreach to Maplewood Congregations
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Green Building Code Incentive Program Outreach
Energy Education and Public Events to Motivate Residential Energy Awareness
and Reduce Consumption
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Energize Maplewood! Energy Challenge
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Home Improvement Store Energy Clinics
Introduction
Who Are We? Community Background
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The Energy Action Team was formed from a varied group of Maplewood residents,
businesses, elected and appointed officials, and City staff committed to working on
sustainability in the community.
1. City Council Representative
a. Kathleen Juenemann
2. Housing and Economic Development Commission Representative
a. Spencer Gansluckner
3. Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Representatives
a. Mollie Miller
b. Tom Sinn
4. Resident Members at Large
a. Matt Ledvina
b. Julie Smendzuik-OBrien
5. Business Members
a. 5-8 Club - Jill Skogheim
b. Maplewood Mall Jennifer Lewis
c. 3M Bill Boyd
6. Staff Members
a. Nick Carver, Building Official
b. Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
c. Chris Swanson, Environmental Specialist
d. Joe Ballandby, Minnesota GreenCorps Member
e. Ann Hutchinson, Lead Naturalist
f. Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator
7. Xcel Energy Representatives
a. Tami Gunderzik, Partners in Energy Program Manager
b. Yvonne Pfeifer, DSM Community Manager
c. Jake Sedlacek, Community Relations Manager
8. Center for Energy and Environment (Facilitators)
a. Jenny Edwards, Innovation Exchange Director
b. Emma Struss, Community Energy Coordinator
Where Are We Now? Baseline Energy Analysis
2013 Total Use
2013 Total Premises
(320 million kWh)
(16,695 Premises)
Commercial
& Industrial
Residential
9%
Commercial
37%
& Industrial
63%
Residential
91%
2013 Total Use
2013 Total Premises
(21 million therms)
(13,382 Premises)
Commercial
& Industrial
Commercial
7%
& Industrial
46%
Residential
54%
Residential
93%
25,000,000
20,000,000
Commercial &
15,000,000
Industrial
Residential
10,000,000
5,000,000
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2,500,000
2,000,000
Residential
1,500,000
Commercial &
Industrial
1,000,000
500,000
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2008
Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
Green Team Created (Serves as Steering Committee for Energy and Sustainability
Policies and Initiatives)
Sustainable Maplewood Capstone Project
2009
State Energy Code Adopted (Previous State Energy Code Dated Back to 1999)
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act)
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy
2010
Community Energy Efficiency Sweeps Partnership with Xcel Energy
GreenStep Cities Participation
Sustainable Operations
2011
Living Streets Demonstration Project (Bartelmy/Meyer)
Renewable Energy Ordinance
Nature Center Solar Panels (Cooperatively Developed by the MN DNR Solar Grant
Program through the Clean Water, Land, Legacy Amendment)
Organized Trash Hauling
2012
Living Streets Policy
City Hall and Community Center Solar Panels (Made Possible by the US Department
of Energy and the MN Department of Commerce through the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009)
2013
Regional Indicators Initiative
Green Building Code
2014
City Leadership Group on Commercial Energy Competitiveness
Environmental Assistance Grant for the Green Building Code Incentive Program
Great Plains Institute Grant for the Green Building Code Incentive Program
Minnesota GreenCorps - Energy Focus
Partners in Energy
Energy Education Programming
Publications
Maplewood Living (monthly)
Seasons Newsletter (quarterly)
Parks and Rec Brochure (quarterly)
Lillie Suburban Press
City of Maplewood Website
TV Channels
Maplewood TV, Channel 16
Social Media and Email
Maplewood Facebook Page
Maplewood Twitter Feed
Email Blasts to City Mailing List
Events
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Waterfest (May 31)
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Light Up Maplewood (July 4)
Ramsey County Fair (July 15-19)
National Night Out (August 4)
Green Business Forum (September)
Community Spaces
Maplewood Mall
Maplewood Community Center
Maplewood Nature Center
Harambee Elementary School
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Where Do We Want To Go?
Maplewoods Energy Vision
and Goals
Educate and empower the community to participate in energy
actions that will move Maplewood towards carbon neutrality.
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Save 400,000 kWh for local businesses and institutions
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Save each participating business an average of $1,750 per year
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Enroll 4 new buildings in the City recommissioning assistance program
saving a total of 208,000 kWh and 12,000 therms
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Motivate residents to participate in an additional 500 energy efficiency
or renewable energy actions, leading to annual savings of 220,000 kWh
and 33,250 therms.Increase renewable energy subscriptions by an
additional 267,000 kWh.
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Save each participating resident an average of $130 per year
How Are We Going To Get There? Strategies
Energize Maplewood! Focus Areas, Strategies & Goals
Focus Area 1Direct Outreach and Energy Coaching for High-Profile Businesses
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Strategy A:Energy Efficiency in Businesses and Institutions
Goal 1) Save 400,000 kWh for local businesses and institutions
2) Save each participating business an average of $1,750 per year
Strategy B:Recommissioning and Green Building Code Outreach
Goal 3) Enroll 4 new buildings in the Green Building Code Incentive Program,
saving a total of 208,000 kWh and 12,000 therms
Focus Area 2:Energy Education and Public Events to Motivate Residential Energy
Awareness and Reduction
Strategy A:Energize Maplewood! Residential Energy Challenge
Goal 4) Enroll residents in an additional 500 energy actions, leading to annual
savings of 220,000 kWh and 33,250 therms. Increase renewable
energy subscriptions by an additional 267,000 kWh.
5) Save each participating resident an average of $130 per year
Strategy B:Home Improvement Store Energy Clinics
Goal 6) Motivate 40 additional residents to purchase efficient light bulbs.
management consulting services
amusement and recreation
business services
air water and solid waste management
nonresidential building operators
religious organizations
apartment building operators
real estate agents and managers
eating places
- 40,000 80,000 120,000 160,000
Therms
apartment building operators
air water and solid waste management
business services
amusement and recreation
nonresidential building operators
real estate agents and managers
religious organizations
eating places
individual and family services
- 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000
kWh
Refrigerator Recycling
Air Conditioning
Home Energy Squad
Energy Efficient Showerheads
- 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000
kWh
Lighting
Lighting One Stop
Efficiency Controls
- 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000
kWh
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Strategy 1: Auto Dealerships and Restaurants
Number of
Business Type 2013 Energy Use Average Premise Use
Premises
7,349,333 kWh 156,368 kWh
Restaurants 47
404,760 therms 8,611 therms
27 7,278,698 kWh 269,581 kWh
Auto Dealerships
Participants Average MN kWh Average MN therms
Program
(2012+2013) Savings (Production) savings
5 Auto Dealers
Cooling Efficiency 10,000 kWh ---
5 Restaurants
One-Stop Efficiency
12 Auto Dealers 25,000 kWh ---
Shop Lighting
Retrofits
Lighting Efficiency 3 Auto Dealers 37,000 kWh ---
10 Commercial +
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Solar*Rewards (30,000 kWh) ---
Industrial Total
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Number of Premises 2013 Energy Use Average Premise Use
Congregations 32 3,100,000 kWh 97,000 kWh
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Strategy 1: Energize Maplewood! Residential Energy Challenge
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Total 2013 Energy Average 2013
Number of Premises
Use Premise Use
118,000,000 kWh 7,867 kWh
Residential Premises 15,000
11,000,000 therms 733 therms
Average Maplewood
Average Maplewood
Program Participants (2013) kWh Savings
therms savings
(Production)
Efficient Showerheads 1,353 65 38
Home Energy Squad 82 860 108
Insulation Rebates 55 101 135
Refrigerator Recycling 157 1,067 ---
Residential Cooling 180 664 ---
Residential Heating 221 149 414
Windsource 367(2,900) ---
8 Residential
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(2012 + 2013)
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Strategy 2: Home Improvement Store Energy Clinic
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How Are We Going To Stay On Course? Monitoring and Reporting
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Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms
Appendix 2: Planning Workshop Details
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Appendix 3: Supporting Assumptions for Energy Goals
1) Save 400,000 kWh for local businesses and institutions
Assumptions:
Restaurants in Maplewood used an average of 156,000 kWh in 2013; Goal is to reach 12
restaurants, and save an assumed average of 7% energy at each from program measures, for
a total of 131,000 kWh.
Auto Dealers in Maplewood used an average of 270,000 kWh in 2013; Goal is to reach 5 auto
dealers, and save an assumed average 25,000 kWh at each for a total of 125,000 kWh.
Congregations in Maplewood used an average of 97,000 kWh in 2013, and a total of
3,100,000; The goal is to save an average of 5% energy across all congregations through
direct outreach and engagement in the Energize Maplewood team challenge, for a total of
155,000.
2) Save each participating business an average of $1,750 per year
Assumptions: Average savings on energy bills is $0.10 per kWh saved
3) Enroll 4 new buildings in the City recommissioning assistance program saving a
total of 208,000 kWh and 12,000 therms
Assumptions: The largest 50 commercial buildings tracked for the Community used an
average of 742,000 kWh and 42,000 therms in 2013. Assume recommissioning brings 7%
savings on electricity and gas for each of the 4 buildings, this would save 207,760 kWh and
11,760 therms
4) Residents participate in an additional 500 energy actions, leading to annual savings
of 220,000 kWh and 33,250 therms.Increase renewable energy subscriptions by
an additional 266,000 kWh.
Assumptions:
In 2013 there were 2,435 residential efficiency actions. Assume that the distribution of the 500
additional actions is the same as the relative program distribution in 2013, which leads to
annual additional savings of about 131,500 kWh and 25,000 therms.
Assume additional savings would result from behavioral changes from the energy challenge.
The enrollment goal was 15 teams of 15, for a total of 225 participants. Assume that average
energy use from 2013 will reduce by 5%, giving 88,000 kWh and 8,250 therms saved.
Assume renewable energy subscriptions also increase by 25% over the 2013 baseline of
1,064,300 kWh
5) Save each participating resident an average of $130 per year
Assume a total of 350 total participants, and energy costs of $0.10/kWh and $0.75/therm
Appendix 4: Maplewood Land Use Map
Attachment 3
XCEL ENERGY PARTNERS IN ENERGY
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Memorandum of Understanding
ImplementationPhase
IMPLEMENTATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Mayor Nora Slawik
City of Maplewood
1830 County Road B East
Maplewood, MN 55109
The intent of this Memorandum of Understanding is to recognize t
Maplewood, in successfully developing a community-wide energy action plan, now known as
Energize Maplewood! . Northern States Power Company, doing bus
through Partners in Energy has supported the development of Ene
document will outline how the City of Maplewood and Xcel Energy will continue to work
together to support the community as they implement Energize Ma
The term of this joint support, as defined in this document, wil
December 31, 2016. This is a voluntary agreement and not intended to be legally binding for
either party.
Xcel Energy will support the City of Maplewood in achieving the
Maplewood! by:
Assist with outreach to the local businesses and institutions.
Xcel Energy will provide a collateral packet and outline of talking points for
o
business engagement. Specific target segments include auto deal
restaurants and churches.
Develop up to four case studies to use for recognition and outre
o
plans are to identify a candidate from each segment above plus t
Maplewood.
Provide guidance in the development of the recommissioning offer
o
associated with the Green Building Code Incentive Program includ
application design and recommendation of a program structure that will
leverage current Xcel Energy programs and maximize conservation.
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XCEL ENERGY PARTNERS IN ENERGY
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Memorandum of Understanding
ImplementationPhase
Support development and delivery of an Energy Challenge to encou
conservation and renewable energy within the residence of Maplew
who are somehow engaged in the businesses and institutions of Maplewood, this
includes those employed by the businesses within the City or mem
organizations that operate within the City.
Xcel Energy will design the rules and structure of the Challenge
o
include a sign-up process, team identification and tracking, initial data intake
and prize award structure.
Funding of up to $1,500 for prizes for the Energy Challenge. Th
o
will be used for both team and individual awards.
Support development of promotions and publicity to communicate the
o
parameters of the Energy Challenge and recognize winners.
Provide tracking information for Xcel Energy program participati
businesses and residents of Maplewood. This will be used to tra
business and residential markets as well as report activity for the Energy Challenge.
Provide funding for an incremental intern position with who will
Ambassador and have assigned duties associated with implementing
Maplewood! . Based on the current Energize Maplewood goals, funding will be
capped at $6,000 September 2015 through December 2016, and will
on having a person employed by the City of Maplewood in this rol
needs to be staffed for a minimum of 3 months with a minimum of 400 hours
worked. Additional funding may be considered if this position i
supporting activity that results in incremental conservation bey
action plan goals outlined below.
Recognize milestones in the development and implementation of the energy action
plan through support of signage that recognizes the efforts to s
develop renewable energy sources by the City of Maplewood. Deta
include:
A series of up to 10 signs that describe projects designed to promote
o
sustainability in Maplewood and have a component that supports e
conservation, energy-efficiency or renewable energy.
In addition to a description of the project the signs will inclu
o
Maplewood logo and the Partners in Energy logo.
Final design will be approved by both the City of Maplewood and
o
Energy.
Funding will average $500 per sign up to $5,000 total for the te
o
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XCEL ENERGY PARTNERS IN ENERGY
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Memorandum of Understanding
ImplementationPhase
One sign will be funded in June of 2015 ($500), 3 signs will be
o
December of 2015 ($1,500) if the Energy Challenge and the
Recommissioning component of the Green Building Code Incentive P
have been launched, and 6 signs will be funded in December of 20
City of Maplewood achieves an incremental 828,000 kWh and 45,250
therms of energy conservation. Funding will be provided at the ti
goals are achieved if it is prior to December 2016.
Providing general project management, including timeline managem
support, stakeholder communications, maintenance ofa shared Google Docs site,
and marketing communications support. This is not anticipated t
per month.
The City of Maplewood commits to supporting Energize Maplewood!
ability by:
Supporting conservation and renewable energy choices in the City of Maplewood.
Specifically:
In local businesses and institutions, sponsoring an incremental
o
electricity savings of 400,000 kWh. This is anticipated to prov
participating businesses an annual savings of $1,750 annually.
Enrolling four or more participants in the Green Building Code I
o
Program to drive savings from building recommissioning and provi
minimum conservation of 208,000 kWh and 12,000 therms.
In the residential segment, sponsoring an incremental annual electricity
o
savings of 220,000 kWh and 33,250 therms. This is estimated to r
participants in energy conservation programs and save each parti
average of $130 annually.
Increasing renewable energy subscriptions by an additional 267,00 kWh.
o
Motivating 40 additional residents to purchase efficient lightin
o
home through education and promotion delivered via home improvem
store energy clinics.
Recruiting participants for the Energize Maplewood! energy cha
o
This includes leveraging City resources for communicating promotion and
participation information.
Leveraging the City of Maplewoods resources to communicate the
parameters and updates regarding participation opportunities and
This will include but not be limited to the Citys web site and city newsle
Supporting the development, coordination and promotion of a seri
clinics delivered through local home improvement stores that foc
conservation projects or renewables. Content and curriculum may also be
leveraged through the Maplewood Nature Center & Neighborhood Pre
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XCEL ENERGY PARTNERS IN ENERGY
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Memorandum of Understanding
ImplementationPhase
Providing Xcel Energy an opportunity to review marketing materia
accuracy when they incorporate the Xcel Energy logo or referenceXcel Energys or
any of its products or services.
Sharing the collateral, energy action plan document, supporting
and implementation results from Energize Maplewood! with the p
experience, successes and lessons learned from this community will inform others
looking at similar or expanded initiatives.
All communications pertaining to this agreement shall be directe
of the City of Maplewood and Tami Gunderzik on behalf of Xcel En
Xcel Energy is excited about this opportunity to support City of Maplewood in ad
goals around energy. The resources outlined above and provided
are provided as a part of our commitment to the communities we s
support of energy-efficiency and renewables as important resources to meet your fu
energy needs.
For the City of Maplewood: For Northern States Power Company,
d/b/a Xcel Energy:
Nora Slawik Pat Cline
Mayor Director, Community Relations
Date: Date:
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Housing and Economic Development Commission
FROM:
DuWayne Konewko, Maplewood Parks and Recreation Director
Jim Taylor, Maplewood Parks Manager
DATE:
May 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
Maplewood Parks System Master Plan
Introduction
Maplewood City Staff spent the last two years working with residents, businesses, City Council,
Parks System Plan Task Force, Parks and Recreation Commission, and our consultants to
create a Parks System Master Plan that reflects the input of our residents and business
community. The plan will set forth a vision for the next twenty years by providing
recommendations, strategies, and tools to assist the City, its stakeholders, and many partners
to ensure that Maplewood’s Parks System is at top-quality well into the future.
Background
The creation of this plan began in February of 2013 and took two years to complete. Phase I of
the process included a thorough engagement of Maplewood residents, businesses, and parks
and recreation users to obtain all input that could influence the plan. Upon completion of Phase
I, City Council adopted these findings in January of 2014. In March of 2014, City Council
authorized staff to begin Phase II and enter into a contract with Hoisington Koegler Group for
the completion of the Maplewood Parks System Master Plan. This phase included the findings
from Phase I and using benchmarking data to conduct a system wide evaluation to compare
Maplewood’s current parks system against standards from the National Parks and Recreation
Association and best practices from other communities.
In 2014, staff identified one of their goals as becoming a CAPRA (Commission for Accreditation
of Parks and Recreation Agencies) accredited agency. This goal has also been identified within
the plan and will be a tool we can use to help achieve this accreditation.
The main overarching goal of the planning process was to educate and raise awareness about
the importance of parks and recreation in Maplewood and to ensure that future investment in
the system meets the needs of the community. Staff feels this was accomplished through the
extensive community process.
The creation of this plan has been an interdepartmental effort with staff from the City.
Representatives from all departments have worked with the planning team throughout the
process. The expertise that each of them brought was instrumental in the creation of this plan.
In January of 2015, the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council both adopted
the Parks System Master Plan. To find additional information on the process and a copy of the
full plan visit our website at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/parks .
Recommendation
No recommendation at this time.
Attachments
1. Executive Summary
PARKS & RECREATION SYSTEM PLAN
A great parks and
contributes to a great community
recreation system
When people talk about the places they love in a
city, parks are typically at the top of the list. Parks Nature Center, and park activity buildings is needed.
are a source of civic identity and pride, and are also Taking care of the existing system is the number one
essential to the physical, economic, environmental,
and social health of the City of Maplewood and its
Updating recreation offerings so the system remains
residents.
fresh, exciting and relevant in light of changing
Today, the City of Maplewood has an enviable demographic and recreation trends is also important.
parks and recreation system. The system is known Trails are currently high demand facilities that appeal
for its leadership in sustainability and diverse to all ages; climate change and environmental
recreation options. Fifty parks and preserves serve awareness are making sustainability more important
as neighborhood anchors and provide places for than ever before; a more diverse population is
community gathering, athletics, and respite, while the creating demand for culturally relevant activities; and
Community Center and the Nature Center are hubs public expectations for high quality city facilities have
for programming.steadily risen over time.
The parks and recreation system is transitioning It is an exciting time for Maplewoods parks and
from a developing system into a mature system, recreation system. The strong foundation of parks,
which presents new challenges. At the core of future
issues is the need for extensive park revitalization resident priority on taking care of the existing system,
and reinvestment. System-wide replacement of and changing demographic and recreation trends
aging park facilities such as playgrounds, courts, offers the opportunity to revitalize the communitys
parks system for the next generation of Maplewood
residents.
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The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan is to guide
reinvestment in and reinvigoration of the parks and recreation s
for the next generation of Maplewood residents
recommendations and associated strategies.
Recommendations do not include every
possible action, but highlight those needed
to achieve the future vision.
Plan recommendations are organized into 5
topic areas:
parks and recreation facilities
trails
natural areas and greenways
programs
arts and culture
To help create a vibrant community that embraces diversity, cele
culture, values health and wellness, and promotes stewardship of
Guiding Principles
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C I
P & R
OMMUNITYNPUT
ARKSECREATION
C S
ITIZENURVEY
A goal of the planning process was to
vision for parks and recreation. To that
end, over 800 residents participated in the
process during 2013-2014. Community
input included:
K F:
EYINDINGS
Improvements Most
Desired at Parks Near Home
Restrooms
45%
Park security lighting
32%
Picnic tables/benches
30%
Drinking fountains
28%
Shade structures
28%
Picnic shelters
27%
Natural areas
26%
Trails
24%
Parking
21%
Playground equipment
21%
20%
Sidewalks
Park entrance signs 16%
16%
Bike racks
14%
Increased accessibility
Sand volleyball courts
13%
10%
Basketball courts
10%
Tennis courts 9%
Horseshoe pits
7%
Pickle ball court
4%
11%
Other
None chosen
12%
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Parks and Recreation Facilities
Taking care of the existing system is the highest community prio
in and upgrading parks and facilities. Essential is creation and
management plan. This will allow the City to anticipate and pri
facilities at the end of their functional life-cycle.
Improving basic amenities such as restrooms in community parks a
benches, and updated signage in all parks is important for creat
Community gardens, a tuj lub court, pickelball, and adding a dis
of newer recreation facilities desired by residents.
Reinvestment in parks throughout the city, so that all residents
parks with relevant recreation activities is a high community pr
S P C
IGNATUREARKSONCEPT
Sidewalk / trail to be built in 2015
Proposed pedestrian/bike connection
Existing pedestrian/ bike connection
Existing regional trail
Enhanced landscaping connecting parks
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1 P/B N P I
FIGURE E
EDESTRIANICYCLEETWORKRIORITYMPROVEMENTS
§¦¨
694
Sunset
Legacy
Ridge
Park
Park
Playcrest Park
Joy Park
Maplewood
§¦¨
Heights Park
Silver
694
Lake
UV
Hazelwood Park
61
Gervais
Lake
COUNTY ROAD C
Kohlman Park
Harvest Park
Four
Seasons
UV
Park
36
UV
Keller
Sherwood
36
Regional
Park
Park
Timber Park
Maplecrest City Hall
ParkCampus &
Community
Robinhood Park
Center
Edgerton Park
Flicek Park
Roselawn Park
FROST AVE
Veteran's
Hillside
Memorial
Kenwood
Gloster Park
Western
Park
Park
Park
Phalen
Lookout
Hills Park
Wakefield
Regional
Park
Park
Park
LARPENTEUR AVE E
§¨
¦
Nebraska Park
694
Lake
Sterling Oaks Park
§
¨¦
Phalen
35E
Geranium
Park
Beaver
Lake
Gethsemane Park
Lions Park
3M
Lake
§¨
¦
Tanner's
94
Lake
Battle Creek
Lake
Afton Heights Park
Battle Creek
Regional Park
Pedestrian/Bicycle Network Priority Improvements
Crestview Park
Vista
2013-2016 Project
Mailand Park
Hills
Park
Planned CIP Project (No Time/Funding)
§¨
¦
494
£
61
Missing Segment
Applewood Park
Pig's Eye Lake
Priority Project Corridors
Pleasantview
Existing Pedestrian/Bicycle Network
Park
Carver
Lake
City Preserve
£
52
City Park
£
10
Regional/County Park
[
01
Miles
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Trails
The popularity of trail based activities
such as walking and biking continues to
grow. Trails bring the park system closer
to every resident, offer transportation
alternatives, and support a healthy,
active population.
The Master Plan recommends continuing
to develop a priority network of north-
south and east-west connections
throughout the community as well
as enhancing connections beyond
Maplewood. Priority projects will make
the existing system more functional by
completing missing segments.
The Nature Center, Natural
Areas, and Greenways
Maplewood residents place a high
value on environmental health. The
Parks and Recreation and Public
Works Departments will continue to
exemplify environmental leadership
through education, demonstration,
design, maintenance and operations
in parks and preserves.
The citys 15 preserves will continue
to be the foundation of the protected
open space network. These areas will
be the focus of habitat restoration and
natural resource management efforts
while allowing for some passive
recreation.
The Nature Center will continue to be
the community hub for environmental
stewardship and nature-based
programming.
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2 P P C
FIGURE E
ROPOSEDRESERVELASSIFICATIONS
§¦¨35E
§¨
¦
694
Prairie Farm
Sunset
Joy
Preserve
Legacy
Ridge
Preserve
Park
Park
Playcrest Park
Joy Park
Maplewood
§¨
¦
Heights Park
694 Silver
Kohlman Creek
Hidden Marsh Preserve
Lake
UV
Preserve
Hazelwood Park
61
Gervais Fisher's Corner
Lake
Preserve
COUNTY ROAD C
Kohlman Park
Spoon Lake
Harvest Park
Four
Preserve
Seasons
UV
Park
36
UV
Keller
Sherwood
36 Regional
Park
Park
Timber Park
Maplecrest
City Hall
Park
Campus &
Trout Brook
Community
Robinhood Park
Preserve
Edgerton ParkCenter
Flicek Park
Roselawn Park
FROST AVE
Veteran's
Gladstone Savanna
Hillside
Memorial
Kenwood
Gloster Park
Western
Park
Park
Park
Phalen
Lookout
Hills Park
Wakefield
Regional
Park
Park
Park
LARPENTEUR AVE E
Priory
Preserve
Community and Neighborhood Preserves
§¨
¦
Nebraska Park
Jims Prairie
694
Lake
Sterling Oaks Park
Preserve
§
¨¦
Phalen
35E
The Master Plan differentiates between Community Preserves and
Neighborhood Preserves.
Beaver Creek
Preserve
Geranium
Park
Beaver
Community Preserves are integrated, multi-purpose areas set
Lake
aside for preserving natural resources, connecting people to
Nature Center
Preserve
Gethsemane Park
nature, and providing educational programming and historic
Lions Park
each preserves ability to accommodate natural resource-based
3M
Lake
recreation opportunities such as play areas, sitting areas, picn
shelters, paved trail networks, community gardens, educational
§¨
¦
Tanner's
94
programming, and camping.
Lake
Battle Creek
Neighborhood Preserves will continue to be areas set aside for
Lake
Afton Heights Park
the preservation of natural resources and connect people with
Battle Creek
Regional Park
nature. Recreation is limited to low impact activities such as
nature study/observation, bird/wildlife watching, walking/hiking
Crestview Park
Preserves
Vista
Mailand Park
Hills
Park
Existing Preseve Trails
§¨
¦
Applewood
494
£
Preserve
61
Applewood Park
Proposed Preserve Trails
Pig's Eye Lake
Community Preserve
Pleasantview
Park
Neighborhood Preserve
Carver
Lake
Carver
Preserve
City Parks
£
52
Fish Creek
Regional/County Park
Preserve
£
10
Park Service Areas
01
[
Miles
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Arts and Culture
The arts enhance livability, bring diverse
groups of people together, celebrate
history and heritage, contribute to
economic vitality, enhance learning
in classrooms, raise awareness of
environmental and social concerns, and
bring beauty and meaning to the built
environment.
Maplewoods arts and cultural
programming will grow and evolve
organically over time. The City will
expand partnerships to foster arts,
develop arts programs, and integrate
arts into infrastructure such as buildings,
bridges, and picnic shelters.
Programs
Recreation is an essential component of
a healthy, vital community. Recreation
programs are pursued for enjoyment,
health, skill development, enrichment,
socialization, entertainment, physical
recreation and demographic trends
mean programs need to constantly
evolve.
It is an exciting time for programs in
Maplewood. Future recommendations
focus on community-building events
like 5K runs and concerts, updating
multipurpose buildings in parks to bring
more programs to neighborhoods,
and emphasizing outreach to diverse
population groups.
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Implementation
If an additional $100 were available for City
parks, preserves, trails, and recreation
facilities, how respondent households would
Realizing Maplewoods vision for parks and
allocate the funds
recreation will take time, dedication, and
Improve existing neighborhood &
additional funding. The City already invests
community parks $31
new capital projects and ongoing operations
Other
and maintenance. Funding for the system
$8
Improve
comes from a variety of sources, including
existing
preserves
allocation from the general fund, grants,
$11
partnerships, and volunteers. Adequately
Development
of new
facilities
reinvestment and reinvention will be essential $15
Develop new
preserves, trails
to realizing plan recommendations. Phasing
& recreation
of improvements will not occur overnight, but
Acquisition of open
areas in forest
space adjacent to
preserves
Maplewood Nature
$10
Center
will be dependent on priority needs, available
$8
funding, and staff time.
Source: 2014 Parks & Recreation Citizen Survey
For More Information
Please contact the Maplewood Parks Recreation Department
651.249.2120
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Melinda Coleman, City Manager
FROM:
Michael Martin, AICP, Planner
DATE:
June 3, 2015
SUBJECT:
Update on Council Goals – Economic Development
Introduction
The city council held a strategic planning session on May 4, 2015 where they discussed many
goals to guide the future of the city. Included in these goals were objectives relating to
economic development.
Discussion
In regards to economic development, the three primary areas of focus the city council directed
staff to work on include:
Document the available commercial space and work to occupy at least 50 percent of this
space within the next two to three years. At this point, this does not include vacant
space in multi-tenant buildings, just stand alone sites. Staff will be documenting this
space but it is not part of the 50 percent goal.
Work with bordering cities along Century Avenue to come up with a unified vision for the
corridor.
Continue and build off the work done so far in the Gladstone neighborhood.
Staff will outline its beginning strategies to the housing and economic development commission
at its meeting on June 10, 2015 but will be looking to the commission for additional ideas and
conversation to shape this work.
Recommendation
No action required.