Loading...
EQEA 7/11/2023 Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Meeting July 11, 2023 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. Agenda Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.Approve the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of May 9, 2023. New Business 2.Park System Improvement Plan Deconstruction Guidelines Old Business 3.Energy Action Plan Updates 4.Grant Updates 5.Outreach and Events Updates Other Items 6.Digital Collaboration Brainstorming 7.Informal Status Reports Adjournment Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in any City of Fridley services, programs, or activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons who require auxiliary aids should contact the City at (763) 571-3450. 2 Jufn!2/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:July 11, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Approve the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of May 9, 2023. Background Approve the minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of May 9, 2023 Recommendation Approve the minutes from theEnvironmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of May 9, 2023 Attachments and Other Resources Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Minutes-May 9, 2023 Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 3 Jufn!2/ ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING May 9, 2023 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. MINUTES Call to Order Chair Klemzcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:02p.m. Roll Call Present:Amy Dritz Nick Olberding Justin Foell Aaron Klemz Sam Stoxen Absent:Mark Hansen Heidi Ferris Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Approval of Agenda Motionby CommissionerOlberdingto approvethe meeting agenda. Secondedby CommissionerDritz. The motion carriedunanimously. Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.Approval of April 11, 2023Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Meeting Minutes Motionby CommissionerFoellto approvethe April11, 2023meeting minutes. Secondedby CommissionerOlberding.The motion carriedunanimously. New Business 2.MRCCA Code Ms. Workin reviewed proposed changes to the MRCCA Code, Shoreland Overlay, and Telecommunications Overlay Chapters Motion by Commissioner Foell to recommend the Critical Area code as written and without substantial changes for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Stoxen. The motion carriedunanimously. 4 Jufn!2/ Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2 Meeting 4/11/2023 Motion by Commissioner Foell to recommend the revisions to the Shoreland Overlay for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Stoxen. The motion carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Foell to recommend the revisions to the Telecommunications Overlay for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Stoxen. The motion carried unanimously. rd 3.!73 Avenue Corridor Input rd Ms. Workin shared that the City was collecting feedback on 73 Avenue. She asked commissioners to share there feedback at FridleyMN.gov/73rd 4.!Deconstruction webinar and research Commissioner Klemz shared that there were upcoming webinars on construction and demolition. Ms. Workin shared that Commons Park Warming House might be an opportunity to pilot a decommissioning project. Old Business 5.!Energy Action Plan updates Ms. Workin shared that the WindUp Challenge resulted in seven new subscriptions. Grant updates Ms. Workin shared that there were no new grant updates 6.!Outreach and Event updates Ms. Workin shared that the Environmental Fun Fair was very successful. There were six Home Energy Squad sign ups. Other Items 7.!Digital Collaboration Brainstorming Commissioner Olberding shared examples of sustainability pages for Commissioners to review. 8.!Informal Status Reports Ms. Workin shared that the 2023 Environmental Commissioner would be on May 20 at the Ridgedale Public Library. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Dritz to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Foell. The Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. 5 Jufn!3/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:July11, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Park System Improvement Plan Deconstruction Guidelines Background The City of Fridley (City) is undertaking an extensive renovation of its park system under the Park System Improvement Plan (PSIP). As parks are redeveloped, the City will coordinate the removal and disposal of park equipment and materials that are no longer in service. This draft document provides guidelines for the management of this material. Recommendation Review and provide comment on the draft Park System Improvement Plan Deconstruction Guidelines Attachments and Other Resources Draft Park System Improvement Plan Deconstruction Guidelines Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 6 Jufn!3/ Park System Improvement Plan Deconstruction Guidelines Best Practices for Socially and Environmentally Responsible Deconstruction of City of Fridley Parks Undergoing Renovation 7 Jufn!3/ PSIP Deconstruction Guidelines Purpose The City of Fridley (City) is undertaking an extensive renovation of its park systemunder the Park System Improvement Plan(PSIP). As parks are redeveloped, the City will coordinate the removaland disposalof park equipmentand materialsthat are no longer in service. TheState of Minnesota has developed a regional strategy for solid waste management under the Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Policy Plan that includesamaterial managementhierarchy based on theimpact to natural resources and public health. Financial Management Policy Manual outlines a surplus property and equipment tomanage used property equipment in a manner that is fiscally responsible and reduces harmful environmental impacts. While the document does notdirectly pertain to par This document contains a PSIP-specific deconstructionframework that integrates both policy documents as well as an updatable directory of potential disposal locationsfor consideration (Appendix A).When requestsfor proposals or bids are solicitedfor park projects as part of the PSIP, respondents should provide information as to how they will follow this framework. DeconstructionFramework forPark Propertyand Materials deconstructionframework prioritizes the salvage and reuse of equipment and materials where possible. The following options should be considered in order of most to least preferred: 1.Reusewithin City properties: Salvageable equipmentand materialsmaybe transferredto other properties owned bythe City. 2.Reuse with a financial benefit to the City:Salvageable equipment and materials maybe traded in or sold by public auction for reuse. The sale shall be to the highest entity offering the greatest financial benefit to the City. 3.Reuse with no financial benefitor to the City:Salvageable equipment and materials may be given at no cost for the purpose of reuse. Items may be donatedto eligibleorganizationsas outlined in the Financial Management Policy Manual. If the Fair Market Value of the equipment or materialsis deemed less than the cost to dispose or recycle it, the City mayalsosolicit offers from entities to acquire the equipmentor materials at no cost. 4.Reuse with a financial cost to the City: The City may pay a third-party entity to facilitate the reuse of salvageable equipmentand materials. The payment for reuse shall be limited to the labor and transportation costs necessary to remove the item from City property. 1 8 Jufn!3/ PSIP Deconstruction Guidelines 5.Recycling with a financial benefit to the City: Non-salvageable property and materials may be traded in or sold for recycling. 6.Recycling with no financial benefitto the City: Non-salvageable property or materials may be given for no cost for the purpose of recycling. 7.Recycling with afinancial costto the City: The City may pay a third-party entity to recycle equipmentor materials. 8.Landfilldisposal:The City may payfor the permanent disposal of non-salvageable items in a landfill Procedure During the park planning process, all equipmentand materials to be removed shall be identified. The following procedures apply to the disposal of the equipmentand material in conformance with the Financial Management Policy Manual Park equipmentand materials for donation or no-cost reuse shall be posted on the Organizations or entities receiving park material or equipment shall fill out a Surplus Equipment Form and submit the form to the City Manager or their designee If more than one Eligible Organizations requests a donation for the same equipment or materials, the City shall consider factors it deems relevant including how the Surplus Equipment will be used, the benefit to the Eligible Organization, the impact on the City, how the Donation will accomplish goals of the City Council, and any previous Donation to the Eligible Organization. All City employees and officials are prohibited from taking possession of equipment or equipment or materials for personal use or on behalf of an Eligible Organization. The exchange of equipment or materials for reuseis made with no warranty, guarantee, or representation of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition, utility, or usability of the equipment or materials asoffered. The equipment and materialsmay be defective and cannot be relied up for safety purposes. The New Owner shall sign the Disclaimer of Warranties Form prior to acquiring equipment and materials for reuse. The City Manager shall cause any title or other ownership documents to be transferred to the New Owner at the time of transfer. Any fees required for the transfer the Surplus Equipment and Surplus Property are the responsibility of the New Owner. 2 9 Jufn!3/ PSIP Deconstruction Guidelines Appendix A-Potential Disposal Locations 1.Reuse with a financial benefit to the City: www.auctionmasters.com https://www.bid-2-buy.com/ https://www.k-bid.com/ www.PropertyRoom.com 2.Donation https://kidsaroundtheworld.com/ 3.Reuse with no financial benefit or with a financial cost to the City https://www.thebirchgroup.org/ https://bauerbrosinc.com/product-category/playgrounds/ https://restore.tchabitat.org/donate https://betterfuturesminnesota.com/ https://www.mnexchange.org/#/ 3 : Jufn!4/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:July 11, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Energy Action Plan Updates Background At the November 9, 2021 meeting, the EQEC recommended adoption of Phase 2 of the Energy Action Plan. The following activities were completed this past month: LED give-away at Park Plaza Council Conference workshop on solar Continue loaning Energy Efficiency Kits The following activities are projected in the next month: Continue loaning Energy Efficiency Kits Plan for EV showcase 8/22 Recommendation None Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 21 Jufn!5/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:July11,2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Grant Updates Background The purpose of this item is to provide Commissioners updates on sustainability grants held by the City. Grants in the Pre-Application Stage CERTS Seed Grants Regional Solicitation Grant-Mississippi St Trail st Regional Solicitation Grant-61Avenue Trail Grants Under Review MPCA Level 2 Charging Grant Safe Streets and Roads for All Planning Grant to create a Safety Action Plan Active Grants Recycling grant (ongoing) th Met Council Regional Solicitation Grant for 44Avenue Bridge w/ Anoka County BWSR/RCWD grant for Moore Lake IESF project RCWD grant for road diet on University Ave Service Rd rd LRIP grant for 53Avenue Trail Project th RS grant for 7St Trail Project (missing section in front of Community Center, will resume following school release) University Avenue Lighting Project rd Met Council Climate Mitigation grant for feasibility study of 73Ave BWSR HELP grant for native plant restoration on Commons Park hillside Met Council Water Efficiency Grant pt 3 MDH Well Sealing Grant pt 3 MnDOT Active Transportation Pilot Grant RCWD grant for sumps in Farr Lake neighborhood MnDOT Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for University Avenue CCWD Water Quality Grant for Sweepings Screener CCWD Water Quality Grant for Apex Pond Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 22 Jufn!5/ !DNR Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer Grant Pt. 3 !Anoka County grant to include organics recycling at Moore Lake Park building !Dog Waste Stations in Moore Lake Park Grants Closed (1/1/2021+) !SHIP grant for wayfinding kiosk !MDH Well Sealing Grant pt 2 !SHIP grant for bike fleet (SNC/Recreation) !CCWD grant for Craig Park improvements !Lawns to Legumes grant for Craig Park Bee Lawn !RCWD grant for 6 raingardens in Rice Creek Terrace neighborhood !Lawns to Legumes Demonstration Neighborhood Grant (ACD grant in partnership with Coon Rapids, and Lino Lakes) !SHIP grant for Civic Campus orchard !CCWD grant for hydrodynamic separator in 2022 Street Project Area !Met Council Water Efficiency Grant pt 2 !DNR Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer Grant pt. 2 Recommendation !None Attachments and Other Resources !None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 23 Jufn!6/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:July 11, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Outreach and Events Updates Background Outreach at community events is an important strategy to build environmental awareness and increase engagement. Events that have been completed since the last meeting as well as upcoming outreach events are listed below. Completed events (5/10-7/12) Park Plaza Recycling Drop-off Commons Park Pre-Parade 6/14 Confirmed events and topics HES tabling 7/11 Kids Book Swap 7/26 Mississippi River Concert 8/8 Night to Unite Green Block Parties 8/1 EV Showcase 8/22 Tree and Native Plant Sale 9/16 Commons Park Pollinator Planting 9/23 Potential Upcoming Events Critical Area Open House Pollinator Planting at Moore Lake th 7Avenue trail ribbon cutting Moore Lake Park ribbon cutting Recommendation None Attachments and Other Resources Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 24 Jufn!6/ None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 25 Jufn!7/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:July 11, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Digital Collaboration Brainstorming Background This item is intended as a brainstorming space to discuss opportunities for digital collaboration and community engagement. Recommendation For information purposes only Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 26 Jufn!8/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:July 11, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Informal Status Reports Background Staff and Commissioners will share informal status reports on programs happening in the City. Recommendation None Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 27