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EQEA 8/13/24 Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Meeting August 13, 2024 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 14, 2024 New Business 2.2025 Meeting Dates Old Business 3.Electric Vehicle Ordinance Language 4.Sylvan Hills Park Stormwater Improvements 5.Energy Action Plan Updates 6.Grant Updates 7.Outreach and Events Updates Other Items 8.Informal Status Reports Adjournment Accessibility Notice: If you need free interpretation or translation assistance, please contact City staff. Si necesita ayuda de interpretación o traducción gratis, comuníquese con el personal de la ciudad. Yog tias kojxav tau kev pab txhais lus los sis txhais ntaub ntawv dawb, ces thov tiv tauj rau Lub Nroog cov neeg ua hauj lwm. Haddii aad u baahan tahay tarjumaad bilaash ah ama kaalmo tarjumaad, fadlan la xiriir shaqaalaha Magaalada. 1 Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Agenda Page 2 Meeting 8/13/2024 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 CityClerk@FridleyMN.gov or (763) 572-3450. 2 Jufn!2/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:August13, 2024 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 May14, 2024 Background Approve the minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting ofMay14, 2024. Recommendation Approve the minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of May14, 2024. Attachments and Other Resources Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Minutes-May14, 2024 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 14,2024 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. MINUTES Call to Order Chair Klemzcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:05p.m. Roll Call Present:Aaron Klemz Justin Foell Sam Stoxen Avonna Starck Mark Hansen Amy Dritz Absent:Heidi Ferris Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Approval of Agenda CommissionerStoxenmade a motion to approvethe meeting agenda, secondedby Commissioner Hansen.The motion carriedunanimously. Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.Approval of March12, 2024 EnvironmentalQuality and Energy Commission Meeting Minutes CommissionerDritzmade amotionto approvethe March 12,2024meeting minutes, secondedby CommissionerStoxen.The motion carriedunanimously. New Business 2.2024 Meeting Schedule Ms. Workin shared that she had heard from some Commissioners that they would not be able to attend the Juneor July meeting. It was recommended to cancel these meetings due to lack of quorum. Commissioner Hansen madea motion tocancel the June and July EQEC Meetings, seconded by Commissioner Foell. The motion carried unanimously. 3.Draft Electric Vehicle Ordinance Language Ms. Workin shared draft language for electric vehiclesand electric vehicle charging to be included in the new zoning chapters being put forth as part of the recodification process. The Commissioners asked 4 Jufn!2/ Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2 Meeting 3/12/2024 what the proposed financial impact would be and asked what this would have looked like for one of the City’s new developments. No formal vote was taken. 4. Bike Locker Rental Policy st Ms. Workin shared a draft of the Bike Locker Rental Policy for the new bike lockers at 61 Avenue. Commissioner Hansen made a motion to adopt the policy, seconded by Commissioner Foell. The motion carried unanimously. Old Business 5. Energy Action Plan updates Ms. Workin shared that there will be a new service provider for the HES program pending contract negotiations with CenterPoint and Xcel Energy. 6. Grant Updates Ms. Workin shared that the City was working on grant applications for the pollinator pathways grants, Moore Lake solar, and the 2024 Street Project. The City has been formally awarded stormwater grants for two hydrodynamics separators and Sylvan Hills Park as well as a Bike Fix It Station at Edgewater Gardens. The City also received additional grant funding for the water efficiency grant. 7. Outreach and Event updates Ms. Workin shared that the HRA Open House was a successful event. The Environmental Game Night and Environmental Fun Fest are upcoming. Ms. Workin also shared that the City will be doing the rd sustainability bike tour on September 23. It will be advertised in the July and September newsletter. It will be about 8 miles. Other Items 8. Informal Status Reports No informal status reports were shared. Adjournment Commissioner Foell made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Dritz. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ejhjubmmz!tjhofe!cz!Sbdifm! Xpsljo! Sbdifm!Xpsljo Ebuf;!3135/19/16!21;36;47!.16(11( Rachel Workin Environmental Planner 5 Jufn!3/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:August13, 2024 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title 2025Meeting Dates Background Proposed 2024 meeting dates: Jan.Feb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec. 1411118*1310812914119 *Fridley Public Schools spring break is scheduled for March 31-April 4 Recommendation Staff recommend the approval of the 2025meeting dates. Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 6 Jufn!4/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:August13, 2024 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Electric Vehicle Ordinance Language Background The City of Fridley is updating its zoning code as part of a comprehensive recodification process. The share, there will be an increasingneed for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Staff are considering adding code language to prevent unintended negative impacts from EVSE and to influence equitable access to electric vehicle chargingfor all Fridley residents. It is estimated that approximately 80% of electric vehicle charging occurs at home. While single-family homeowners usually have the autonomy to install their own charging infrastructure or can use existing outlets within their garage, renters and owners within multi-family buildings oftenfacebarriers to modifying their parking areas to charge their vehicles. Inclusion of electric vehicle charging requirements for multi-family buildings was included as Staff shared draft ordinance language at the May 14 EQEC meeting. The language was subsequently -family building developer. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the attached draft ordinance as well as Table of EV Charging Space Requirements. Attachments and Other Resources Draft Ordinance Language Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 7 Jufn!4/ 8 Jufn!4/ 9 Jufn!4/ 10 Jufn!4/ DRIVEWAY. A private hard surfaced road giving access from a public way to a building or abutting grounds. CHARGING LEVELS: Standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage, at which an battery is recharged from Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. The terms 1, 2, and DC are the most common charging levels, and include the following specifications: Level 1 is considered slow charging and includes 120v outlets. Level 2 is considered medium charging that includes 208v and 240v outlets. Level 3 or DC is considered fast or rapid charging and includes outlets greater than 240v, charging heads and cord hard-wired to the circuit. ELECTRIC VEHICLE: A vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on electrical energy from the electrical grid, or an off-grid source, that is stored on board for motive (1)Battery electric vehicle (2)Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle 11 Jufn!4/ ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION (EVCS): A public or private parking space that is served by electric vehicle supply equipment. ELECTRIC VEHICLE READY PARKING SPACE: Parking space with sufficient electrical capacity and conduits to support future EV chargers, but not including an installed charger unit. Adequate electrical service is required to allow for future simultaneous charging of all future installed chargers. ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE): Any equipment or electrical component that has the primary purpose of charging electric vehicles at a specific location and meets the specifications of the Charging Levels listed above. EVSE does not include equipment located on the electric vehicles themselves. Electrical Capacity shall mean, at minimum: (1) Panel capacity to accommodate a dedicated branch circuit and service capacity. (2) Conduit from an electric panel to future EVCS location(s). OFF-SITE SERVICE BUSINESS:Any establishment including but not limited to plumbing, equipment installation,electrical, or IT services where services are rendered off of the premises of the primary business location. WHOLESALE ESTABLISHMENT:An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in selling and/or distributing merchandise to retailers; such as industrial, commercial, institutional, or professional business users, or to other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers and buying merchandise for, or selling merchandise to, such individuals or companies. This is not considered a general commercial use. 12 Jufn!5/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:August 13, 2024 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Sylvan Hills Park Stormwater Improvements Background Sylvan Hills Park is a 2.6-acre neighborhood park within the Sylvan Hills neighborhood. Approximately 77 acres drain to the park or the storm sewer running adjacent to it. The park and surrounding neighborhood experience occasional flooding and untreated runoff from the area contributes to the water quality impairments of the Mississippi River. During the Park System Improvement Plan planning process, the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) identified Sylvan Hills as a potential location for regional stormwater treatment and flood mitigation. A In partnership with the City, MWMO conducted a feasibility study to refine the concept plan to maximize recreational benefits, water quality and quantity improvements, and provide pollinator habitat. The project team worked with Houston Engineering Inc. and Davey Resource Group to develop the proposed plan which combines surface and underground stormwater features to provide regional as well as local stormwater treatment. The plan includes two small infiltration basins to capture surface runoff from an area immediately surrounding the park, a larger aspen basin near the playground, two bioswales that act as ephemeral streams, and an underground infiltration tank that provides the majority of the stormwater treatment while allowing for a mowable green space above (similar to Summit Square Pollinator Friendly Fridley resolution. It is expected that these improvements would provide 16.1 pounds of phosphorus removal and 5,000 pounds of sediment removal per year. It would also reduce flooding within the park and surrounding neighborhood during10-and 100-year events. There would be approximately 27,000 square feet of pollinator habitat as well as 24,000 square feet of contiguous open play space. The quantity and size of recreational amenities would not be impacted and additional opportunitiesfor nature-based play would be introduced. Recommendation For discussion purposes only Attachments and Other Resources Concept Plan Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be asafe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 13 Jufn!6/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:August13, 2024 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 since the previous EQEC Meeting: Meetings with Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy regarding HES transition Preparation of Phase 2 Solar for Public Buildings grant application/release of Moore Lake Rooftop Solar RFP Door knocking at Fridley Terrace with CERTS/CEE The following activities are projected: EV Showcase at Touch A Truck event (August 20, 2024) LED light bulb giveaway at Coats for Cops (Winter 2024) 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. 15 Jufn!7/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:August13,2024 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 Solar for Public Buildings Grant for Moore Lake(approved for full application) Grants Under Review Regional Solicitation Grant-Safe Routes to School(awarded awaiting signature) Met Council Water Efficiency Grant pt 4(awarded awaiting signature)MPCA Resiliency Grant for Electric lawn Mower (awarded awaiting signature) BWSR Pollinator Pathways Grant with ACD 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 University Avenue Lighting Project RCWD grant for sumps in Farr Lake neighborhood MnDOT Active Transportation grant for University Avenue Trails DNR Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer Grant Pt. 3 DNR ReLeaf Grant Safe Streets and Roads for All Planning Grant to create a Safety Action Plan DNR Shade Tree Grant CCWD grant for improved street sweeping equipment RCWD grant for hydrodynamic separator in 2024 Street Project MWMO Grants in 2024 Street Project Sylvan Hills Park stormwater system Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 16 Jufn!7/ SHIP grant for Bike Fix-It Station at Edgewater Gardens 2024 Street Project Rain Gardens Grants Closed (1/1/2024+) CCWD Water Quality Grant for Apex Pond Met Council Water Efficiency Grant pt 3 MDH Well Sealing Grant pt 3 Dog Waste Stations in Moore Lake Park st CDBG Grant for 61 Avenue Parcel 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. 17 Jufn!8/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: August13,2024 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 (5/15-) Environmental Game Night at NSCA (5/16) Environmental Fun Fest with Pop-Up Community Toy Story (5/18) Bike Rodeo (7/22) Kids Book swap (7/24) Green Block Parties at Night to Unite (8/6) Confirmed events and topics EV Showcase at Touch a Truck Event (8/20) Baby Gear Swap at ECFE Fall Festival (11/9) Potential Upcoming Events Recommendation None Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families andbusinesses. 18 Jufn!9/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:August13, 2024 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. 19