2-11-2025
Environmental Quality and Energy
Commission
February 11, 2025
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
January 14, 2025
New Business
2.Creation of Sustainability-Focused Recognition Program
3.Election of Vice Chair
4.Shoreland Overlay District
Old Business
5.Energy Action Plan Updates
6.Grant Updates
7.Outreach and Events Updates
Other Items
8.Informal Status Reports
Adjournment
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:February11, 2025 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 January14,
2025
Background
Approve the minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of January14,
2025
Recommendation
Approve the minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of January14,
2025
Attachments and Other Resources
Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Minutes-January14, 2025
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stablehome for families and businesses.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
January14,2025
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
Chair Klemzcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:01p.m.
Roll Call
Present:Aaron Klemz
Sam Stoxen
Avonna Starck
Justin Foell
Absent: Mark Hansen
Heidi Ferris
Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
JessicaLindemeyer, Outreach Coordinator-Coon Creek Watershed District
Approval of Agenda
Motionby CommissionerStoxen to approve the agenda. Seconded by CommissionerStarck.The
motion carriedunanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approval of December 10,2024 EnvironmentalQuality and Energy Commission Meeting
Minutes
Motionby CommissionerStarckto approvethe December 10,2024meeting minutes. Secondedby
CommissionerStoxen.The motion carriedunanimously.
New Business
2.Presentation on the Pet Waste Program
No formal action was taken.
3.Proclamation for Winter Salt Awareness Week
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Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2
Meeting 01/14/2025
Ms. Workin shared draft language for a proclamation designating January 27-31 as Winter Salt
Awareness Week. Motion by Commissioner Foell to approve the draft proclamation language.
Seconded by Commissioner Stoxen.
Old Business
4. Energy Action Plan updates
Ms. Workin shared that the City incorporated the recommended updates from the Energy Efficient
Buildings Report into Commons Park. The City also submitted a grant application for an EV Charger at
Moore Lake. She also shared that the ICF began implementing the Home Energy Squad program in
Fridley.
5. Grant Updates
Ms. Workin shared that the City had been approved Step 1 of the Solar on Public Buildings Grant for
the Commons Park and the Public Works buildings.
6. Outreach and Event updates
Ms. Workin shared that the toy store would be returning to the Environmental Fun Fair. The City would
also be hosting a Seed Swap on March 15 at Moore Lake Park from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Commissioners
were encouraged to participate.
Other Items
7. Environmental Awards
The Commissioners expressed interest in beginning a Sustainability Recognition Program to be
discussed in more detail in February.
8. Informal Status Reports
Ms. Workin shared that the Council would be interviewing for the vacant EQEC position in January.
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Starck to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Stoxen . The
Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________________________________________
Rachel Workin
Environmental Planner
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:February11, 2025 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission
Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Title
Creation of Sustainability-Focused Recognition Program
Background
Recognition programs can be a positive way to highlight successful programs, provide case studies, and
build community relationships. Some communities have adopted sustainability award programs:
https://www.edenprairie.org/community/sustainable-eden-prairie/sustainable-eden-prairie-award
https://www.southstpaul.org/919/Sustainability-Recognition-Program
https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/FormCenter/Community-Development-29/2025-Earth-Month-
Sustainability-Award-No-217
http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/1824/Sustainable-Steward-Award
The EQEC can consider adopting and designing a sustainability recognition program in 2025.
Recommendation
EQEC should recommend the creation of a new program based on the discussed parameters.
Attachments and Other Resources
None
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:February11, 2025 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission
Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Title
Election of Vice Chair
Background
is no longeron the Commission. The commission should elect a
new vice chair to serve through the remainder of 2025.
Recommendation
Staff recommend that the commission elect a new vice chair.
Attachments and Other Resources
None
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:February11, 2024 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission
Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Title
Shoreland Overlay District
Background
The City implements a Shoreland Overlay District as required by Minnesota Statute 103F. The intent of
the Shoreland Overlay District is to protect public waters through additional land use controls that limit
the amount of impervious surface, establish setbacks, and reduce intensive vegetation clearing among
other restrictions. The City adoptedits current Shoreland Overlay Ordinance in 2006 with minor edits in
2023 for provis
Overlay District to Public Waters including Moore lake, Locke Lake, Harris Pond, Farr Lake, the Mississippi
River, Springbrook Creek, and Rice Creek; however, the code also references Norton Creek, Oak Glen
Creek, and Stonybrook Creek which are not public waters. In discussion with the DNR, the City has the
ability to remove Norton Creek, Oak Glen Creek, and Stonybrook Creek from the Shoreland Overlay
District. Properties along Oak Glen Creek and Stonybrook Creek west of East River Road would still be
impacted by the 50-footsetback from the top of the bluff along Oak Glen Creek and Stonybrook Creek
as well as vegetation management standards under the Critical Area Overlay District.
Recommendation
Staff recommend that the commission discuss removing references to Norton Creek, Oak Glen Creek,
and Stonybrook Creek from the Shoreland Overlay District within the Shoreland Overlay District.
Attachments and Other Resources
Map of impact properties
Draft Shoreland Overlay DistrictChanges
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY ZONING CODE
CHAPTER 205.32 O-7. SHORELAND OVERLAY DISTRICT
(Ref 1224)
205.32 O-7 SHORELAND OVERLAY DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE AND INTENT
A. The unregulated use of shorelands in the city affects the public health, safety and general welfare
not only by contributing to pollution of public waters, but also by impairing the local tax base.
Therefore, it is in the best interests of the public health, safety and welfare to provide for the wise
use and development of shorelands of public waters.
B. Statutory authorization. These shoreland regulations are adopted pursuant to the authorization and
policies contained in Minn. Stat. Ch. 103F, Minnesota Regulations, Parts 6120.2500 through
6120.3900, and the planning and zoning enabling legislation in Minn. Stat. Ch. 462.
C. Jurisdiction. The provisions of this Code shall apply to shorelands of the public water bodies as
classified in Section 205.32.4.B of this Code except for those properties that are also under the
jurisdiction of the Critical Area Chapter for which only the Critical Area Chapter will apply. A body
of water created by a private user where there was no previous shoreland may, at the discretion of
the governing body, be exempt from this Code.
D. Compliance. The use of any shoreland of public waters; the size and shape of lots; the use, size, type
and location of structures on lots; the grading and filling of any shoreland area; and the cutting of
shoreland vegetation shall be in full compliance with the terms of this Code and other applicable
regulations.
E. District application. The shoreland overlay district shall be superimposed (overlaid) upon all the
zoning districts as identified in Chapter 205 of this Code as existing or amended by the text and
map of this Code. The regulations and requirements imposed by the shoreland overlay district shall
be in addition to those established by the base zoning district which jointly apply. Under joint
application of the districts, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
F. Exemption. A structure or use which was lawful before adoption of this Chapter, but which is not
in conformity with the provisions of the shoreland overlay district, may be continued subject to
Section 205.04.3 of this Code.
2. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
A. The boundaries of the shoreland permit overlay district within the city consists of the first tier of
riparian lots abutting a protected lake or tributary identified in Section 205.32.4.B of this Code.
The specific boundaries of the shoreland permit overlay district are shown on the official Fridley
Shoreland Overlay District Map in the Fridley Zoning Code.
B. Properties that are also within the jurisdiction of the Critical Area Chapter, shall remained mapped
as part of the Shoreland Overlay District; however, only the provisions of the Critical Area Chapter
shall apply.
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Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.4.A.
3. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Chapter certain terms and words are hereby defined: Words used in the present tense
shall include the future; words in the singular include the plural, and the plural the singular; the word
For the purpose of this district the following definitions shall apply:
A. Accessory structure or facility.
Any building or improvement subordinate to a principal use which, because of the nature of its use,
can reasonably be located at or greater than normal structure setbacks.
B. Bluff.
A topographic feature such as a hill, cliff, or embankment having the following characteristics:
Part or all of the feature is located in a shoreland area;
The slope must drain toward the waterbody;
The slope rises at least 25 feet above the ordinary high water level; and
The grade of the slope from the toe of the bluff to a point 25 feet or more above the ordinary high
water level averages 30 percent or greater (see Figure 1), except that an area with an average slope
of less than 18 percent over a distance of at least 50 feet shall not be considered part of the bluff
(see Figure 2).
Figure 1. Illustration of Bluff
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Figure 2. Exception to Bluff
C.Bluff impact zone. A bluff and land located within 20 feet of the top of a bluff. See Figure 3
Figure 3. Bluff Impact Zone and Top of Bluff
D.Bluff, Toe of.
The lower point of a 50-foot segment with an average slope exceeding 18 percent or the ordinary
high water level, whichever is higher.
E.Bluff, Top of.
For the purposes of measuring setbacks, bluff impact zone, and administering vegetation
management standards, the higher point of a 50-foot segment with an average slope exceeding 18
percent. See Figure 3.
F.Commission.
The City of Fridley Planning Commission.
G.Commissioner.
The Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Minnesota.
H.Council.
The Fridley City Council.
I.Critical Area.
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The area known as the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area designated by the Governor in the
Executive Order No. 130.
J. Development.
The making of any material change in the use or appearance of any structure or land including
reconstruction; alteration of the size of any structure; alteration of the land; alteration of a shore or
bank of a river, stream, lake or pond; a commencement of drilling (except to obtain soil samples);
mining or excavation; demolition of a structure; clearing of land as an adjunct to construction;
deposit of refuse, solid or liquid waste, or fill on a parcel of land; the dividing of land into two (2)
or more parcels.
K. Impervious Surface.
A constructed hard surface that either prevents or retards the entry of water into the soil, and causes
water to run off the surface in greater quantities and at an increased rate of flow than existed prior
to development. Examples include rooftops, sidewalks, patios, driveways, parking lots, storage
areas, and concrete, asphalt, or gravel roads.
L. Intensive vegetation clearing.
The complete removal of trees or shrubs in a contiguous patch, strip, row, or block.
M. Lot Coverage.
The amount of impervious surface on a lot.
N. Ordinary High Water Level.
Minnesota State Statute 103G.005, subdivision 14 defines ordinary high water level as the boundary
of waterbasins, watercourses, public waters, and public waters wetlands, and:
(1) the ordinary high water level is an elevation delineating the highest water level that has been
maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon the landscape, commonly the
point where the natural vegetation changes from predominantly aquatic to predominantly
terrestrial;
(2) for watercourses, the ordinary high water level is the elevation of the top of the bank of the
channel; and
(3) for reservoirs and flowages, the ordinary high water level is the operating elevation of the normal
summer pool.
O. Shoreland
Shoreland means land located within the following distances from the ordinary high water elevation
of public waters:
(1) land within 1,000 feet from the normal high watermark
of a lake, pond, or flowage; and
(2) land within 300 feet of a river or stream or the
landward side of a floodplain delineated by ordinance on the
river or stream, whichever is greater.
P. Shore Impact Zone
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. Land located between the ordinary high water level of a public water and a line parallel to it at a
setback of 50 percent of the structure setback (see Figure 4).
Figure 4. Shore Impact Zone
Q.Steep Slopes.
Landshaving average slopes over 12 percent, as measured over horizontal distances of 50 feet or more,
which are not bluffs
R.Structure.
Any building or appurtenance, including decks, except aerial or underground utility lines, such as
sewer, electric, telephone, telegraph, gas lines, towers, poles, and other supporting facilities.
4. SHORELAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
A.Public waters. The public waters of Fridleyhave been classified below consistent with the criteria
found in Minnesota Regulations, Part 6120.3300, and the DNR Protected Waters Inventory Map
for Anoka County, Minnesota.
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Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.5.B.
B. Official map. The shoreland permit district for the waterbodies listed below shall be shown on the
Fridley Zoning Map.
(1) Lakes
Recreational Development Lakes Protected Waters Inventory I.D. #
Moore Lake 2-75P
Spring Lake 2-71P
General Development Lakes Protected Waters Inventory I.D. #
Locke Lake 2 - 77P
Harris Pond 2-684W
Farr Lake 2-78P
Natural Environment Lakes Protected Waters Inventory I.D. #
Public Water in Springbrook Park 2-688P
(2) Rivers and streams
Rivers From To
Mississippi River Sec 3, T30N, R24W Sec 34, T30N, R24W
Tributary Streams
Norton Creek
Oak Glen Creek
Rice Creek
Springbrook Creek
Stoneybrook Creek
5. ADMINISTRATION
A. Building permit required. A permit is required for the construction of buildings or building
additions (and including such related activities as construction of decks and signs), and those
grading and filling activities not exempted by this Code that occur within the shoreland district.
Application for a building permit shall be filed with the zoning administrator or any staff persons
designated by the city manager on an official application form of the city, accompanied by a fee as
set forth in Chapter 11 of this Code. Where required by law, the building permit application shall
be forwarded to the applicable watershed district for review and comment. The application shall
include the necessary information so that the zoning administrator can determine the site's
suitability for the intended use.
B. Variance. Variances may only be granted in accordance with Section 205.05.6 of this Code. A
variance may not circumvent the general purposes and intent of this Code. No variance may be
granted that would allow any use that is prohibited in the underlying zoning district in which the
subject property is located.
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Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.8.A.(3)
C. Notifications to the Department of Natural Resources.
(1) Public hearings. Copies of all notices of any public hearings to consider variances,
amendments, or special uses under local shoreland management controls must be sent to the
commissioner or the commissioner's designated representative and postmarked at least ten days
before the hearings. Notices of hearings to consider proposed subdivisions/plats must include
copies of the subdivision/plat.
(2) Approval. A copy of approved amendments and subdivisions/plats, and final decisions granting
variances or special uses under local shoreland management controls must be sent by the City
to the commissioner or the commissioner's designated representative and postmarked within
ten days of final action.
6. LAND USE DISTRICT DESCRIPTIONS
Allowed land uses within the shoreland district shall be determined by the underlying zoning district,
as listed within Chapter 205 of City Code.
7. LOT AREA AND WIDTH STANDARDS
Lot area and width standards for residential development shall be regulated per the underlying zoning
district in Chapter 205 of City Code.
8. PLACEMENT, DESIGN, AND HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES
A. Placement of structures on lots. When more than one setback applies to a site, structures and
facilities must be located to meet all setbacks. Where structures exist on the adjoining lots on both
sides of a proposed building site, structure setbacks may be altered without a variance to conform
to the adjoining setbacks from the ordinary high water level, provided the proposed building site is
not located in a shore impact zone or in a bluff impact zone. Structures shall be located as follows:
(1) Required setbacks. All required rear yard, side yard and front yard setbacks shall be met per
the underlying zoning district.
(2) Ordinary high water level setback. Structure setbacks (in feet) from the ordinary high water
level.
Classes of Public Waters Structure Setbacks
General Development Lake 50 feet
Natural Environment Lake 150 feet
Recreational Development Lake 75 feet
River 100 feet
Tributary Stream 50 feet
(3) Required bluff setback. The following setback shall be applied, regardless of the classification
of the water body:
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Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.8.B.(3)b.
Classes of Land Structure Setback
Top of Bluff 40 feet
(4) Bluff impact zones. Structures and accessory facilities, except stairways and landings, must not
be placed within bluff impact zones.
(5) Height of structures. Maximum allowable height for all structures shall be regulated per
underlying zoning district in Chapter 205 of City Code.
B. Shoreland alterations. Alterations of vegetation and topography will be regulated to prevent erosion
into public waters, fix nutrients, preserve shoreland aesthetics, preserve historic values, prevent
bank slumping, and protect fish and wildlife habitat.
(1) Vegetation alteration. Removal or alteration of vegetation is allowed subject to the following
standards:
a. Intensive vegetation clearing within the shore and bluff impact zones and on steep slopes is
not allowed.
b. In shore and bluff impact zones and on steep slopes, limited clearing of trees and shrubs and
cutting, pruning, and trimming of trees is allowed to provide a view to the water from the
principal dwelling site and to accommodate the placement of stairways and landings, picnic
areas, access paths, beach and watercraft access areas, and permitted water-oriented
accessory structures or facilities provided that:
((i)). The screening of structures, vehicles, or other facilities as viewed from the water,
assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, is not substantially reduced.
((ii)). Along rivers, existing shading of water surfaces is preserved.
((iii)). The above provisions are not applicable to the removal of trees, limbs, or branches
that are dead, diseased, or pose safety hazards and the removal of plants deemed
noxious under the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law.
(2) Building permit. Grading and filling and excavations necessary for the construction of
structures and driveways under validly issued building permits for these facilities do not require
the issuance of a separate shoreland grading and filling permit.
(3) Land alteration permit. Notwithstanding (2) above, a land alteration permit will be required
for:
a. The movement of more than ten cubic yards of material on steep slopes or within shore or
bluff impact zones.
b. The movement of more than 50 cubic yards of material outside of steep slopes and shore
and bluff impact zones.
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Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.8.B.(4)j.
(4) Conditions. The following considerations and conditions must be adhered to during the
issuance of building permits, land alteration permits, special use permits, variances and
subdivision approvals:
a. Grading or filling in any type 2-8 wetland must be evaluated to determine how extensively
the proposed activity would affect the following functional qualities of the wetland (This
evaluation shall also include a determination of whether the wetland alteration being
proposed requires permits, reviews, or approvals by other local, state, or federal agencies
such as a watershed district, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, or the United
States Army Corps of Engineers):
((i)) Sediment and pollutant trapping and retention.
((ii)) Storage of surface runoff to prevent or reduce flood damage.
((iii)) Fish and wildlife habitat.
((iv)) Recreational use.
((v)) Shoreline or bank stabilization.
((vi)) Noteworthiness, including special qualities such as historic significance, critical
habitat for endangered plants and animals, or others.
b. Alterations must be designed and conducted in a manner that ensures only the smallest
amount of bare ground is exposed for the shortest time possible.
c. Mulches or similar materials must be used, where necessary, for temporary bare soil
coverage, and a permanent vegetation cover must be established as soon as possible.
d. Methods to minimize soil erosion and to trap sediments before they reach any surface water
feature must be used.
e. Altered areas must be stabilized to acceptable erosion control standards consistent with the
field office technical guides of the local soil and water conservation districts and the United
States Soil Conservation Service.
f. Fill or excavated material must not be placed in a manner that creates an unstable slope.
g. Plans to place fill or excavated material on steep slopes must be reviewed by qualified
professionals for continued slope stability and must create finished slopes of less than 3:1
slope.
h. Fill or excavated material must not be placed in bluff impact zones.
i. Any alterations below the ordinary high water level of public waters must first be authorized
by the commissioner under Minn. Stat. § 103G.245.
j. Alterations of topography must only be allowed if they are accessory to permitted or special
uses and do not adversely affect adjacent or nearby properties.
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Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.8.C.(2)a.((iv))
k. Placement of natural rock rip rap, including associated grading of the shoreline and
placement of a filter blanket, is permitted if the finished slope does not exceed three feet
horizontal to one foot vertical, the landward extent of the rip rap is within ten feet of the
ordinary high water level, and the height of the rip rap above the ordinary high water level
does not exceed three feet. Must be done in accordance with other State and Federal
regulations. Permit from DNR is required.
(5) Connections to public waters. Excavations where the intended purpose is connection to a public
water, such as boat slips, canals, lagoons, and harbors, must be controlled by local shoreland
controls. Permission for excavations may be given only after written authorization has been
obtained from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources approving the proposed
connection to public waters.
C. Stormwater management. The following general and specific standards shall apply:
(1) General standards.
a. When possible, existing natural drainage-ways, wetlands, and vegetated soil surfaces must
be used to convey, store, filter, and retain stormwater runoff before discharge to public
waters.
b. Development must be planned and conducted in a manner that will minimize the extent of
disturbed areas, runoff velocities, erosion potential, and reduce and delay runoff velocities,
erosion potential, and reduce and delay runoff volumes. Disturbed areas must be stabilized
and protected as soon as possible and facilities or methods used to retain sediment on the
site.
c. When development density, topographic features, and soil and vegetation conditions are
not sufficient to adequately handle stormwater runoff using natural features and vegetation,
various types of constructed facilities such as diversions, settling basins, skimming devices,
dikes, waterways, and ponds may be used. Preference must be given to designs using
surface drainage, vegetation, and infiltration rather than buried pipes and manmade
materials and facilities.
(2) Specific standards.
a. Impervious surface lot coverage shall not exceed 35 percent of the lot area, except as a
variance, which shall comply with the following standards:
((i)) All structures, additions or expansions shall meet setback and other requirements of
this Code.
((ii)) The lot shall be served with municipal sewer and water.
((iii)) The lot shall provide for the collection and treatment of stormwater in compliance
with Chapter 208 of City Code if determined that the site improvements will result
in increased runoff directly entering a public water. All development plans shall
require review and approval by the city engineer and the underlying watershed
district.
((iv)) Measures to be taken from the treatment of stormwater runoff and/or prevention of
stormwater from directly entering a public water. The measures may include, but
not be limited to the following:
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Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.9.C.
(A) Appurtenances as sedimentation basins debris basins, desilting basins, or silt
traps.
(B) Installation of debris guards and microsilt basins on storm sewer inlets.
(C) Use where practical, oil skimming devices or sump catch basins.
(D) Direct drainage away from the lake and into pervious, grassed, yards through
site grading, use of gutters and down spouts.
(E) Construction sidewalks of partially pervious raised materials such as decking
which has natural earth or other pervious material beneath or between the
planking.
(F) Use grading and construction techniques which encourage rapid infiltration,
e.g., sand and gravel under impervious materials with adjacent infiltration
swales graded to lead into them.
(G) Install berms, water bars, or terraces which temporarily detain water before
dispersing it into pervious area.
b. When constructed facilities are used for stormwater management, documentation must be
provided by a qualified individual that they are designed and installed consistent with the
field office technical guide of the local soil and water conservation districts.
c. New constructed stormwater outfall to public waters must provide for filtering or settling
of suspended solids and skimming or surface debris before discharge.
(3) Nonconformities. All legally established nonconformities as of the date of this section may
continue, but they will be managed according to section 205.32.5.B of this Code with the
following exceptions:
a. Decks are allowed as a conforming use provided all of the following criteria and standards
are met:
((i)). The principle structure existed on the date the structure setbacks were established.
((ii)). No other reasonable location for a deck exists.
((iii)). The deck encroachment toward the ordinary high water level maintains a minimum
setback in accordance with applicable code sections and a maximum encroachment
of 10 feet into the Bluff Impact Zone or Shore Impact Zone.
((iv)). The deck is framed construction, and is not roofed or screened.
9. PUBLIC NUISANCE: PENALTY
A. Any person who violates any provisions of this district or fails to comply with any of its terms or
requirements shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or
imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days, or both, and in addition shall pay all costs of
prosecution and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues shall be
considered a separate offense.
B. Every obstruction or use placed or maintained in the Preservation District in violation of this
Chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and creation thereof may be enjoined and the
maintenance thereof abated by appropriate judicial action.
C. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City from taking such other lawful action as is necessary
to prevent, remedy or remove any violation.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:February11, 2025 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:
None
The following activities are projectedto occur:
Electric Landscaping Equipment campaign(note Xcel now offering rebates on electric landscaping
equipment)
Homeowner Open House (Tabling by HES, Inflation Reduction Act Ambassadors, Light Bulb
Giveway)
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.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:February11,2025 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
None
Grants Under Review
Solar for Public Buildings Grant for Commons Park
Solar for Public Buildings Grant for Public Works
Wood Waste Utilization Grant for Custom Furniture Piece at Commons Park
MPCA-Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Grants for Moore Lake Stormwater Retrofit
Analysis Update in partnership with RCWD
MPCA Climate Resilience Implementation Grant for Commons Park
Local Climate Action Grant for an EV Charger at Moore Lake Park
2026 Street Project Rain Garden Design
Active Grants
Recycling grant (ongoing)
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Met Council Regional Solicitation Grant for 44Avenue Bridge w/ Anoka County
University Avenue Lighting Project
MnDOT Active Transportation grant for University Avenue Trails
DNR ReLeaf Grant
Safe Streets and Roads for All Planning Grant to create a Safety Action Plan
DNR Shade Tree Grant
MPCA Resiliency Grant for Electric Lawn Mower
CCWD grant for improved street sweeping equipment
Sylvan Hills Park stormwater system
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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2024 Street Project Rain Gardens
Met Council Water Efficiency Grant pt 4
MPCA Electric Landscaping Equipment Campaign
Solar for Public Buildings Grant for Moore Lake
Regional Solicitation Grant- Safe Routes to School
BWSR Pollinator Pathways Grant with ACD
Grants Closed (1/1/2025+)
BWSR/RCWD grant for Moore Lake IESF project
DNR Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer Grant Pt. 3
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.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February11,2025 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 importantstrategy 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 (1/15-2/11)
Winterfest (1/25)
Confirmed events and topics
Seed Swap (3/15)
HRA Open House (3/19)
Arbor Month Celebration at North Park Elementary School
Environmental Fun Fair (5/17)
Potential Upcoming Events
Seed Swap
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.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:February11, 2025 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.
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