PL 12/04/2002 - 6993CITY OF FRIDLEY
AGENDA
� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2002, 7:30 P.M.
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: October 2, 2002
1. Approve the 2003 Planning Cammission Calendar.
2. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 25. 2002. APPEALS COMMISSION
MEETING.
3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 5. 2002. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING.
4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 9. 2002, APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING.
5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 15. 2002, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY &
� ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING.
6. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 23. 2002. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING.
7. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 7. 2002, PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING.
8. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3. 2002. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING.
9. RECEIVE THE MINUTES_OF THE NOVEMBER 13. 2002. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING.
OTHER BUSINESS:
10. Nemo Workshop Presentation by Jay Michels.
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FROM:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
Memorandum
November 26, 2002
Planning Commission Members
Julianne Tostenson, Planning Secretary
SUBJECT: Proposed 2003 Planning Commission Meeting Dates
The following dates are for your review and approval of the proposed
2003 Planning Commission meeting dates:
Jan. Feb. Mar. April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
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*NA - No meeting due to the New Year's Day Holiday!
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Planning Division
DATE: November 25, 2002
TO: Planning Commission members
FROM: Julie Jones, Environmental Planner
SUBJECT: December 4 NENIO Presentation
Upon request of the Planning Commission, I have made arrangements for Jay Michels to conduct another
NEMO presentation during the time of your regular meeting on December 4. Mr. Michels conducted this
same presentation on September 30 at the Fridley Community Cent�r, but apparently many commission
members were unable to attend.
The attached article summarizes what the Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials program is about.
This program has been brought to Fridley due to the storm water issues Fridley is dealing with in the
Springbrook Watershed Project and in the Rice Creek Watershed. Staff will be proposing ordinance
changes to the Planning Commission in the future based upon the information learned in the NEMO
program, so seeing the presentation will be beneficial background information for the Commission.
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Northstar rErIO program espands to deal with Minnesota growth. �
`�"hen thinking of 11�Iinnesota, one's thoughts naturally drift towards sparkling blue lakes,
verdant forests, and �leaming fields of snow and what is described as "The Good Life".
But more and more, �ve are seeing our abundant natural resources being consumed by the
onslaught of development. In the Twin Cities Metropolitan area it is estimated that there
will be an additiona19�0,000 residents and 450,000 homes by 2030, and that is only in
the seven county metro area! But the Twin Cities are not alone; we are seeing small
communities throughout the State faced with the same challenges. Cabins are becoming
lake homes. Second, third and fourth tier development is occurrin� around our lakes.
The pressures are immense and the effects on our natural resources and receiving waters
are tremendous.
In an effort to help communities deal ��-ith these pressures, a new program is sweeping
the state to educate our land use decision makers on the importance of making their
decisions «•ith consideration towards �ffective stormwater management and protection of
our natural resources. This effort, called the Northland NEMO Initiative, and is rapidly
progressin� from pilot projects throughout the metro area statewide.
NEMO (?�onpoint pollution Education for Nlunicipal Officials) is an educational program
for land use decision makers that addresses the relationship between land use and natural
resource protection. The basic NEMO educational presentation — Linking Lanc� Use to
WateY Qzcality — explains the links between land use, water quality, and community �
character. Beyond the basics, Northland NEMO works with the community through
additional presentations, materials, and guidance to help move forward on the two major
aspects of natural resource-based planning: planning for areas to be preserved, and
planning for developed or developing areas. These presentations are given to city
councils, planning commissions, staff, and other interested organizations in a workshop
setting. The workshops are usually one-four hours in length.
NEMO was started in Connecticut in the early 1990's and has grown nationally to
programs in 26 States, with another 15 under development. Northland NEMO Initiative
is really two efforts working together. In the Arrowhead region and northern Wisconsin
the efforts are being coordinated through the Sea Grant program at the University of
Minnesota-Duluth. Throughout the rest of the state and western-Wisconsin, the
Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) is coordinating the effort.
The Northland NEMO program is made up of more than a dozen project partners.
Through this "network" of statewide partnerships, the program can quickly address the
needs and land use issues specific to individual communities. The partners also support
the effort either financially or through in-kind donations of time and resources. The idea
of the partnerships is to bring together and develop relationships beriveen other regional,
state, and private natural resource agencies and organizations to bring a coherent and
consistent message to decision-makers and the citizens of Minnesota.
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,� Funding of this two-yeax-old project has come from the Metropolitan Council, the
� McKnight Foundation and a Clean Water Act, Section 319 grant that will take the
program from the pilot sta;e and expand the pro�am focus throughout the State.
When looking towazds the future the outlook is bright. Northland NEMO has had
overwhelmin� interest in this progam from the target audiences and the results have
been impressive. Already the program is starting to see changes to local plans and
ordinances and requests for more follow up information. The momentum for NEMO is
building, and with the help of their partner organizations Northland NEMO will help
Minnesota protect its natural resources while facing the pressures of development.
For more information on setting up a NEiV10 workshop for your community, please
contact:
Jay Michels
Minnesota Erosion Control Association
PO Box 17
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
P-651-351-0630
F-651-351-0629
Email: jmichels@skypoint.com
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