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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230426 Environmental Board Packet Combined CITY OF LINO LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING Wednesday, April 26, 2022 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers Please be courteous and turn off all electronic devices during the meeting. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 1, 2023 and March 29, 2023 5. OPEN MIKE 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Lil Explorers Childcare Center Site Plan Review 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Recycling Program Overview, Tori Philippi 8. GENERAL UPDATES 9. ADJOURN Meeting guidelines on reverse side. City of Lino Lakes Environmental Board MEETING GUIDELINES Open Mike – The purpose of a Board Meeting is to accomplish the business of the city. When presenting at a meeting please remember to be respectful and follow these guidelines: • Please address the meeting chair. • State your name and address for the record. • Please observe a 4-minute limit. • The topic must relate to city business. • Open Mike is for items not on the agenda. • A spokesperson must represent a group of five or more – groups will have 8 minutes. • The Presiding Officer may limit duplicative presentations. • Remember, the meeting is to discuss city business only. Public Hearing – Held as a separate item of business on the agenda. The public hearing segment is your opportunity to tell the Board how you feel about issues scheduled to be heard. Typically, a hearing follows these steps: • The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) will announce the proposal to be reviewed and ask for the staff report. The presiding Officer shall maintain strict order and etiquette at all meetings. • Staff will present their report on the proposal. • Board members will then ask City Staff questions about the proposal. • The Presiding Officer will then open up the public hearing for anyone present who wishes to comment on the proposal. This is the time for the public to make comments or ask questions about the proposal. Comments should be limited to four (4) minutes unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer. All comments should be directed to the Board as a body and not to any individual Board Member or City Staff Member unless permission is granted by the Presiding Officer. No person shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Board without the permission of the Presiding Officer. • After everyone in the audience wishing to speak has given his/her comments, the Presiding Officer shall close the public hearing. • The Board will then discuss the proposal. No further public comments are allowed. • The Board will then make a recommendation(s) and/or a decision. When you are called upon for your comments, please step to the microphone at the podium and state your name and address for the record. Occasionally, the Board may continue a hearing to another meeting before taking action. Meeting Etiquette The Environmental Board must preserve order and decorum while the meeting is in session. A resident shall not, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the business of the Board, nor disturb any resident or Board Member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Board. Environmental Board March 1, 2023 Page 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Sullivan called the Environmental Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on March 1, 2023. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. SWEARING IN OF BOARD MEMBERS Mayor Rafferty was present to swear in Mr. Schwartz, Ms. Holmes, and Ms. Nelson to the Environmental Board. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to approve the January 25, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Ms. Buchmeier. MOTION carried 6-0. DATE: March 1, 2023 TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m. TIME ENDED: 8:04 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Sullivan, Shawn Holmes, Julia Nelson, Alex Schwartz Lindsay Buchmeier, Jonathan Parsons MEMBERS ABSENT: Cassie Cavegn STAFF PRESENT: Andrew Nelson, Tori Philippi, Dana Rozan, Mayor Rafferty Environmental Board March 1, 2023 Page 2 DRAFT MINUTES Chair Sullivan shared a study done by the University of Minnesota which found that mowing your lawn is essential for different species of plants to flourish. 6. OPEN MIKE Chair Sullivan declared open mike at 6:37 p.m. There was no one present for open mike, therefore it was closed at 6:37 p.m. 7. ACTION ITEMS A. 2023 Annual Work Plan and Ongoing Tasks List Mr. Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator, presented the staff report. Each year, the Environmental Board prepares an Annual Work Plan that will be presented to the City Council for approval. This plan includes a list of initiatives concerning current environmental issues in the major areas of focus of the Environmental Board that are time sensitive, including forestry, natural resources, water, and solid waste management. Staff also prepared a list of the Ongoing Tasks to highlight projects that Staff works on day-to-day. The discussion at the meeting will introduce new Environmental Board members to these plans and provide updates on work in progress to the Board. Mr. Nelson started with presenting each item on the Ongoing Task list. The Board suggested adjustments to the Ongoing Tasks list as follows: • Add Buckthorn management to the heron rookery on Peltier Island. • Elaborate and provide examples to the general ongoing task item about what kind of projects the Board is involved with. • Include actual goals to achieve regarding water conservation. For example, Staff could tie in some numbers to the Irrigation program. • Include a mission statement to the general task item. Ms. Nelson asked if the City uses goats to manage buckthorn. Mr. Nelson responded that the City cuts and stump treats buckthorn in select management areas. He added that the City has to be selective with what areas they manage buckthorn due to limited resources. Mr. Schwartz asked if there is anyway the City can partner up with schools to gather volunteers to help with managing buckthorn. Environmental Board March 1, 2023 Page 3 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Nelson agreed to look into increasing volunteer opportunities and included this as part of the Annual Work Plan. The Annual Work Plan will be presented to City Council at the April 3rd work session. Mr. Nelson also commented that the Board will need to make a vote on this list if there are any changes they would like to make. Mr. Nelson went on with presenting each item on the Annual Work Plan. The Board suggested adjustments to the Annual Work Plan as follows: • Promote projects and helpful tips for the environment on the City’s social media and website, and possibly the local newspaper. • Offer Recycling Saturdays coupons to residents to increase recycling tonnage. • Include context of projects the Board reviews and recommends and add it to a page on the City website. • Provide a work plan item about the greenway system into the list, possibly under natural resources. Chair Sullivan suggested the Board meet up with Mr. Nelson to discuss what could be included in the City newsletter. Mr. Nelson responded that the Newsletter Committee puts together the newsletter, and there is a page limit. Mr. Nelson agreed that the Board’s input would be helpful for the next newsletter edition. Ms. Holmes suggested to include context that the Board reviews and provides recommendations to development projects to ensure water quality and wildlife quality under the general work plan item on the list. Mr. Nelson responded that the Annual Work Plan is geared towards projects that are specific to this year. For example, Emerald Ash Borer is something the City wants to get done by the end of the year. Mr. Nelson suggested to the Board that they can keep adding to the Ongoing Tasks list at a later date, but the Annual Work Plan would need a motion before the April 3rd City Council work session. Ms. Buchmeier suggested adding more context to the broader items, such as initiating more volunteer project options, in order to make it clear what the Board does. Environmental Board March 1, 2023 Page 4 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Nelson responded that the Board’s support is essential to move a project along to Council. Mr. Nelson mentioned that the Annual Work Plan list doesn’t limit what we can work on together throughout the year. Mr. Nelson suggested that a vote to make a motion to recommend the two lists can be done at the March 29th Environmental Board meeting. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. 2022 SCORE Report Reimbursement and Tonnage Review, Tori Philippi Ms. Tori Philippi, recycling intern, presented her report. Ms. Philippi presented the SCORE report. Every municipality is assigned a recycling goal established by Anoka County. The goal for 2022 was 2,334 tons, and the City collected 1,919 tons of recycled materials, which puts the City at 82.2% of the goal. Mr. Schwartz suggested weekly curbside pickup instead of bi-weekly to help increase the tonnage collected to reach the set goal. Mr. Schwartz added that weekly pickups would reach the goal by 24%. Ms. Nelson asked if households have to pay for the weekly curbside pickup. Mr. Nelson responded that the bi-weekly curbside pickup is currently a City ordinance, so if they were to switch to weekly curbside pickup to increase tonnage, then the City would have to have a resolution on the ordinance, and residents would have to pay according to what waste management company they have. Ms. Holmes suggested posting to social media to promote not only organics but recycling as well. Chair Sullivan asked when was the last time the tonnage goal was increased by Anoka County. Ms. Philippi replied that it was 2019. 9. UPDATES A. Recycling Updates In the month of February, 85 cars were present for All Appliance Disposal, and 49 cars for First Choice Document Destruction at Recycling Saturday. There are now 477 people signed up for the Organics Program. B. General Updates Mr. Nelson updated the Board that City Council decided not to pursue No Mow May because the City already has some programs to benefit native plants and pollinators. Environmental Board March 1, 2023 Page 5 DRAFT MINUTES The City Council supported the Board’s decision to keep the Boulevard Tree Policy as it is. The new enclosure project has the grant but Staff must find a location by the end of the year. Ms. Nelson asked why no one supports placing the enclosure at Sunrise Park. Mr. Nelson explained it was mainly because of residential concerns. He also explained there is certain criteria for where the compost bin can go. Mr. Nelson explained that Marshan Park cannot have the enclosure because there is a setback requirement of 40 feet from the property line. Staff is hoping to place the enclosure at Lino Park as it would bring in more organics because of Recycling Saturdays. Ms. Nelson suggested looking into using the parking lot of Target, Kohls, etc. Mr. Nelson agreed that would be a good idea since it has a big parking lot and there would be less traffic. The Board discussed other possible locations to place the enclosure structure. 10. ADJOURN Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr. Schwartz. Motion carried 6-0. Respectfully submitted, Dana Rozan – Office Specialist Environmental Board March 29, 2023 Page 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES SPECIAL WORK SESSION ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Sullivan called the Environmental Board meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. on March 29, 2023. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Environmental Board Annual Work Plan & Ongoing Tasks List Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator, gave the Board an update of the Annual Work Plan and Ongoing Tasks List. The Board accepted the changes to both lists to be presented to Council. B. Earth Day Planning Andy Nelson and Tori Philippi presented their staff report. The Board suggested adding some interactive activities, adding the Tree City sign to the Earth Day table, and add an informational sheet about what happens to materials after people recycle them. The Board accepted the items that are on the table along with their suggestions. 3. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DATE: March 29, 2023 TIME STARTED: 6:32 p.m. TIME ENDED: 7:42 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Sullivan, Cassie Cavegn, Shawn Holmes, Julia Nelson Lindsay Buchmeier, Jonathan Parsons MEMBERS ABSENT: Alex Schwartz STAFF PRESENT: Andrew Nelson, Tori Philippi Dana Rozan Environmental Board October 26, 2022 Page 2 DRAFT MINUTES Dana Rozan – Office Specialist 1 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator MEETING DATE: April 26th, 2023 REQUEST: Milestones Addition Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit for Lil Explorers Childcare Center APPLICANT: MEP Lino Lakes Attn: Jeremy Spaude 6004 Pelican Way College Grove, TN 37046 OWNER: Albert Carlson Trustee 2534 Stagecoach Trail South Afton, MN 55001 BACKGROUND The applicant, MEP Lino Lakes, is preliminary platting one 1.93 acre commercial lot for the purpose of constructing a 16,941 sf commercial day care facility. The name of the preliminary plat is Milestones Addition. The name of day care facility is Lil Explorers Childcare Academy. The Land Use Application is for the following: Preliminary Plat Lot 1 and Outlot A, Milestones Addition Conditional Use Permit Commercial Day Care Facility Site and Building Plan Review This staff report is based on a review of the following documents: • Lil Explorers Civil Plan Set prepared by Sisu Land Surveying and Engineering, dated 4-10-23 • Milestones Addition Preliminary Plat prepared by Sisu Land Surveying and Engineering, dated 4-10-23 • Drainage Maps prepared by Sisu Land Surveying and Engineering, dated 4-02-23 • Photometric Plan prepared by Viking Electric, dated 3-21-23 2 • Landscape Plan prepared by Midwest Landscapes, dated 4-10-23 • Stormwater Management Plan and Calculations prepared by Sisu Land Surveying and Engineering, dated 4-02-23 • Design Phase Geotechnical Exploration Report prepared by Chosen Valley Testing, Inc., dated 3-13-23 ANALYSIS General Site Characteristics Per the applicant’s narrative, Milestones Education is purchasing the 4.22 acre property located on Apollo Drive just west of the Casey’s gas station and convenience store located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Apollo Drive and Lake Drive (CSAH 23). The proposed project includes dividing the parcel into 2 lots, and constructing a childcare facility on roughly half of the property. The facility will accommodate 189 children and approximately 40 employees. The childcare facility will include classrooms, full commercial kitchen, indoor gym facilities, and outdoor play areas. Land Cover Pre-settlement land cover (Marschner) was oak openings and barrens, a fire-dependent savanna dominated by oaks with an understory of forbs and grasses. Current land cover (Minnesota Land Cover Classification System) on the site includes long grasses and forbs on upland soils. The tree survey indicates a mix of red cedar, boxelder, aspen, Siberian elm, and a few smaller oaks. Rare, Unique, or Significant Resources Forster’s tern (Sterna forsteri) has been identified within a mile of the project site. This species utilizes open water and marsh for feeding and breeding habitat. The project is not expected to impact this species. Blanding’s turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) has been observed within a one-mile radius of the site. Highways, roads, and other development separate the project site from suitable habitat for this species. Any sightings of this species, while unlikely, should be reported to City staff so that the turtles can be safely relocated. Project-related impacts to this species are unlikely, and additional protection measures are not required. 3 The project site is within a mile of, and drains to, Marshan Lake, which is an impaired water. This will impact timelines on soil stabilization and should be noted in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Soils The Natural Resource Conservation Service Web Soil Survey notes the following soil types on the project site: Zimmerman fine sand on 0-6 % slopes. This is a hydrologic group A soil that is excessively drained with rapid permeability and negligible to low surface runoff. Soderville fine sand on 0-3 % slopes. Also a hydrologic group A soil that is moderately well drained. Permeability is rapid to moderately rapid with negligible runoff. Per the Design Phase Geotechnical Exploration Report, seven soil borings were performed to depths of about 15 feet. The borings encountered 1.5 feet of topsoil over dark sand and clean brown sand. Groundwater was not encountered in the borings. One of the borings was completed in the proposed location of the north infiltration basin. This boring encountered poorly graded sands, which have high infiltration rates. Stormwater Management A stormwater management plan has been submitted and is being reviewed by the City Engineer. The following summary review is based upon the Stormwater Management Report. Existing Conditions Per the Stormwater Management Plan, the site is currently well vegetated, with all runoff draining to a stormwater pond located at the northwest corner of Apollo Drive and Lilac Street. Proposed Conditions Under the proposed conditions, there will be 1.02 acres of new impervious surface. Two infiltration basins will be constructed at the north and south portions of the childcare facility site. These basins will accommodate volume for the existing project and a portion of the volume that would be generated by future development on the parcel to the west. Future development on this second parcel will potentially require an additional infiltration basin. The runoff rates for the site will be lower for all discharge locations and all storm events. 4 Stormwater Pollution Prevention The Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan calls for inlet protections, silt fence on all downgradient perimeters, a rock construction exit, and riprap for energy dissipation at an outfall to the stormwater pond. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be submitted with the final construction plans. The SWPPP must include a concrete washout location, a note that stabilization must be completed within 7 days of construction activity ceasing (due to proximity to impaired waters), contact info and credentials for the project inspector, and all other information required by the NPDES permit. The plan calls for Category 3 erosion blanket. This should be updated to reflect the current 2020 Mn DOT specs for erosion control products. The City requires natural net erosion blanket. Flood Plain Site does not fall within the flood management zone. Shoreland District Site does not fall within the Shoreland District. Wetlands There are no wetlands indicated on this site in the Natonional Wetlands Inventory. No wetland impacts are proposed for this project. Greenway System, Parks and Trails There is a proposed trail location noted in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the area north of this site across Apollo Drive. Also, a stormwater drainage route is identified on the project site in Greenway System Plan. Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Considerations The site is not within the 2005 I-35E Corridor AUAR environmental review boundary. 5 Drinking Water Protection The site is not within the Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA). The site will be connected to City sewer and water. Stormwater infiltration is planned. LANDSCAPE PLAN Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards The purpose of these standards is to protect valuable trees and stands of vegetation while not interfering with landowners’ reasonable use and development of property. The goal is to minimize unnecessary loss of habitat, biodiversity, and forest resources and to replace removed trees in areas where tree cover is most critical. A tree survey was performed that identified: The majority of the trees planned for removal are in the Basic Use Area, not in Environmentally Sensitive Areas, and will not require mitigation trees. Several trees marked for saving are invasive Siberian elms that should be removed. Mitigation trees will not be required for these removals. Updates required to the tree survey and preservation plan will be included in the recommendations. There will be 7 mitigation trees required. The 4 existing trees that will be preserved provide 12 trees worth of credit. These 4 trees to preserve will require tree protection zones to be installed in accordance with the City Tree Protection Fence Detail. No additional mitigation trees will be required. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards have been met. Total Trees 133 Total Trees Removed 117 Total Trees Saved 16 6 Open Areas Landscape Standards The purpose of these standards is to provide general site beautification and high aesthetic quality with a mix of plant materials in open areas. Open area landscape standards call for 1 large tree and 2 large shrubs per 2500 sf. Required for 40,000 square feet of open space: 16 large trees 32 large shrubs Provided: 31 large trees 56 large shrubs Existing trees provide 12 large trees of credit. New conifers along the south, east, and north perimeters provide 19 large trees of credit. 26 Cardinal dogwood shrubs along the east perimeter provide 26 large shrubs of credit. One large tree can be substituted for every two large shrubs. The additional 15 large trees provided count for 30 large shrubs. Open Areas Landscape Standards have been met. Buffer and Screen Standards The purpose of this requirement is to separate and buffer different land use types, screen roads and parking, and screen utility and loading areas. Continuous, year-round planting screens require, at the minimum, a double row of plants with triangulated spacing. The buffer and screen standards call for a 30-inch double triangulated row of plants for the north parking lot perimeter. There are 46 large shrubs planned for the north parking lot perimeter. These shrubs are in a single row. A double triangulated row is needed to meet the requirement. It appears that the requirement could be met by adjusting the placement of these 46 shrubs without adding additional plants. Buffer and Screen Standards have not been met. Canopy Cover Canopy cover standards call for a minimum of 40% canopy coverage. Canopy coverage values are calculated per tree based on the anticipated size 15 years after planting, and the distance to hardscape edge from the planting location. Vehicular hardscape planned: 23,000 sq. ft. 7 Canopy cover requirement: 9,200 sq. ft. Canopy cover provided: 9,450 sq. ft. Canopy cover requirements have been met. The Preliminary Plat for Milestones Addition shows a future parking lot west of the proposed daycare facility. This would impact the placement of 4 trees currently providing canopy cover. To account for future development of Outlot A in Milestones Addition, it is recommended that these 4 trees be moved to areas that will not be impacted by future construction. The entrance road and south infiltration basin seem to have ample space to accommodate these 4 trees. Foundation Landscaping The purpose of these standards is to soften and enhance building architecture, define access points, add color and seasonal interest, and to blend buildings in with the natural environment. These standards apply to building fronts and sides facing public or private streets. 2 large trees and 6 large shrubs are required per 100 linear feet of building. These plants should be within 30 feet of the building. The following substitutions are allowable: 1 large tree = 1.5 medium or 2 small trees 1 large shrub = 1.5 medium or 3 small shrubs Typically, the foundation plant materials must be planted within 30 feet of the building face where the requirement applies. The applicable building faces are the west, north, and south. The ordinance does allow for flexible planting locations where service areas or other constraints make the standards difficult to meet. In this case, due to the layout of the play areas, it is reasonable to allow the plantings to be outside of the applicable building face, though the building faces associated with the play area still must be counted in the linear feet of foundation. Staff estimated 340 linear feet of foundation that the standard will apply to. 10 large trees and 30 large shrubs will be required. Large Trees Large Shrubs (or equivalents) Required 7 20 Provided 14 46 The foundation landscape requirements have been met. 8 Sod and Ground Cover Standards All areas not otherwise improved in accordance with the approved site plans shall have a minimum depth of 4 inches of topsoil and be sodded including boulevard areas. Seed may b e provided in lieu of sod in certain cases, including when the area is adjacent to natural areas or wetlands. The Turf Establishment Plan calls for Mn DOT 32-261 for the infiltration basins and Mn DOT 25-131, a low-maintenance, salt, shade, and drought tolerant mix for the rest of the turf on site. Mn DOT 32-261 should be changed to Mn DOT 33-261. 6 inches of topsoil are planned for all turf establishment areas. Category 3 erosion control blanket is noted for the areas with steeper slopes on the east portion of the site. This should be updated to reflect the 2020 Mn DOT specifications to ensure that there is no confusion. The City requires natural net erosion blanket. Lighting The purpose of the lighting requirements in the Zoning Code is to reduce light pollution, promote energy conservation, and increase night time safety, utility, security, and productivity. Lighting is reviewed by the City Planner. Per Section 1007.043(6)(d), no light source shall exceed 1.0 foot candle onto right of way or 0.4 foot candle onto adjacent property. Light fixtures are down lit and cutoff as required by city code. Recycling Applicant is planning to construct an enclosure for trash. Staff recommends verifying that the enclosure is properly sized to also accommodate a recycling dumpster. RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the Preliminary Plat for Milestones Addition and Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for Lil Explorers Childcare Center be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council with the following comments: 9 1. The following updates are needed to the Tree Survey and Preservation Plan: The Tree Mitigation and Preservation standards have been met. The notes are explanatory. 2. The City Tree Protection Fence Detail must be added to the Details (Sheet C10). All trees planned for preservation will require tree protection fence to be installed in accordance with this detail. Also, the Tree Protection Zones (TPZs) must be shown on the Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan (Sheet C5). The TPZs must be in place prior to issuance of grading permit and will be reviewed by staff concurrently with inspection of sediment and erosion control measures. 3. Canopy Cover: To account for future development of Outlot A in Milestones Addition, it is recommended that the 4 trees along the west perimeter of the parking lot be moved to areas that will not be impacted by future construction. The entrance road and south infiltration basin seem to have ample space to accommodate these 4 trees. 4. Final placement of fire hydrants along west parking lot perimeter may necessitate relocation of 2 trees in the islands. 5. Buffer and Screen: The north perimeter of the parking lot requires a double, triangulated row of plants. It appears that the standard could be met by adjusting the placement of the 46 large shrubs shown into the required configuration. 6. Maintain a 10 foot radius free of shrubs around tree trunks on north parking lot perimeter to prevent competition. 7. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan must be submitted that meets requirements. This will include a concrete washout location, a note that stabilization must be completed within 7 days of construction activity ceasing (due to proximity to impaired waters), and contact info and credentials for the project inspector. 10 8. The Turf Establishment Plan calls for Mn DOT Seed Mixture 32-261. This should be changed to Mn DOT 33-261. 9. Category 3 erosion control blanket is noted for the areas with steeper slopes on the east portion of the site. This should be updated to reflect the 2020 Mn DOT specification numbers to ensure that there is no confusion. The City requires natural net erosion blanket. 10. Verify that the trash enclosure is properly sized to accommodate both trash and recycling containers. ATTACHMENTS 1. Site Plan (Sheet C1) 2. Certificate of Survey and Existing Conditions (Sheet C2) 3. Tree Survey (Sheet C3) 4. Tree Inventory (Sheet C4) 5. Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan (Sheet C5) 6. Landscape Plan (Sheet L1, 4-10-23) LEGENDENGINEER/SURVEYORSTORMWATERLANDSCAPING PLANSite PlanC1LIGHTING PLAN2580 Christian Dr.Chaska, MN 55318612-418-6828LAND SURVEYING& ENGINEERINGSHEET INDEXJeremy Spaude612-501-1493LIL X DEVELOPERTREE PRESERVATIONUTILITIESWETLANDSFLOODPLAINPROPOSED PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONLil Explorers Childcare CenterLino Lakes, MN202302LOT INFORMATIONSOILSCOMPREHENSIVE PLANSHARED DRIVEWAY ACCESSTRAFFIC STUDYPARKING CALCULATIONSRICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICTIMPERVIOUS CALCULATIONS LEGENDWETLANDSFLOODPLAINCertificate of Survey andExisting ConditionsC22580 Christian Dr.Chaska, MN 55318612-418-6828LAND SURVEYING& ENGINEERINGJeremy Spaude612-501-1493EXISTING PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONLOT INFORMATIONLil Explorers Childcare CenterLino Lakes, MN202302CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY Tree SurveyC32580 Christian Dr.Chaska, MN 55318612-418-6828LAND SURVEYING& ENGINEERINGJeremy Spaude612-501-1493Lil Explorers Childcare CenterLino Lakes, MN202302LEGEND Tree InventoryC42580 Christian Dr.Chaska, MN 55318612-418-6828LAND SURVEYING& ENGINEERINGJeremy Spaude612-501-1493TREE REMOVAL/PRESERVATION SUMMARYNOTE: FINAL TOTALS FOR RELOCATION AND PLANTINGS PER LANDSCAPING PLANS PREPARED BY OTHERSLil Explorers Childcare CenterLino Lakes, MN202302TAG IDENTIFICATION DBH CONDITION STATUS TAG IDENTIFICATION DBH CONDITION STATUS TAG IDENTIFICATION DBH CONDITION STATUS1 siberian elm 9 good Save 45 box elder 4 good Remove 89 aspen 8 good Remove2 siberian elm 15 good Save 46 box elder 37 good Remove 90 aspen 9 good Remove3 siberian elm 11 good Save 47 dead dead Remove 91 aspen 10 good Remove4 siberian elm 7 good Save 48 aspen 12 good Remove 92 aspen 9 good Remove5 siberian elm 19 good Save 49 white pine 4 good Remove 93 box elder 6 good Remove6 siberian elm 6 good Save 50 white pine 4 good Remove 94 box elder 7 good Remove7 siberian elm 6 good Save 51 white pine 4 good Remove 95 white pine 3 good Remove8 siberian elm 6 good Save 52 white pine 4 good Remove 96 aspen 7 good Remove9 box elder 41 good Save 53 aspen 11 good Remove 97 box elder 6 good Remove10 red cedar 4 good Save 54 box elder 10 good Remove 98 black cherry 6 good Remove11 box elder 37 good Remove 55 oak 7 good Remove 99 elm 9 good Remove12 box elder 22 good Remove 56 box elder 23 good Save 100 aspen 12 good Remove13 red cedar 7 good Remove 57 box elder 7 good Remove 101 siberian elm 8 good Save14 box elder 8 good Remove 58 box elder 7 good Remove 102 box elder 14 good Remove15 siberian elm 16 dying Remove 59 box elder 10 good Remove 103 box elder 10 good Save16 siberian elm 17 good Remove 60 white pine 4 good Remove 104 box elder dead 12 dead Remove17 siberian elm 13 good Remove 61 box elder 8 good Remove 105 aspen 11 good Remove18 red cedar 6 good Remove 62 box elder 10 good Remove 106 box elder 6 good Remove19 siberian elm 6 good Remove 63 box elder 7 good Remove 107 box elder 7 good Remove20 siberian elm 12 good Remove 64 oak 17 good Save 108 aspen 7 good Remove21 box elder 16 good Remove 65 aspen 8 good Remove 109 elm 14 good Remove22 oak 8 good Remove 66 box elder 7 good Remove 110 black cherry 7 good Remove23 box elder 29 good Remove 67 black cherry 13 dead Remove 111 aspen 6 good Save24 red cedar 5 good Remove 68 box elder 6 good Remove 112 aspen 6 good Remove25 box elder 11 good Remove 69 box elder 21 good Remove 113 box elder 13 good Remove26 aspen 7 good Remove 70 red cedar 7 good Remove 114 aspen 7 good Remove27 aspen 8 good Remove 71 box elder 8 good Remove 115 aspen 7 good Remove28 aspen 7 good Remove 72 box elder 8 good Remove 116 aspen 11 good Remove29 siberian elm 5 good Save 73 box elder 26 good Remove 117 aspen 9 good Remove30 hackberry 16 good Remove 74 siberian elm 6 good Remove 118 aspen 8 good Remove31 elm 27 good Remove 75 red cedar 7 good Remove 119 aspen 8 good Remove32 siberian elm 8 good Remove 76 box elder 8 good Remove 120 aspen 6 good Remove33 aspen 6 good Remove 77 red cedar 5 good Remove 121 box elder 8 good Remove34 aspen 9 good Remove 78 black cherry 6 good Remove 122 box elder 9 good Remove35 box elder 6 good Remove 79 box elder 7 good Remove 123 elm 6 good Remove36 white pine 4 good Remove 80 aspen 7 good Remove 124 elm 9 good Remove37 aspen 7 good Remove 81 aspen 7 good Remove 125 siberian elm 13 good Remove38 aspen 7 good Remove 82 aspen 7 good Remove 126 box elder 0 dead Remove39 aspen 8 good Remove 83 aspen 7 good Remove 127 siberian elm 15 good Remove40 aspen 11 good Remove 84 aspen 7 good Remove 128 elm 14 good Remove41 box elder 9 good Remove 85 aspen 6 good Remove 129 elm 15 good Remove42 aspen 10 good Remove 86 oak 10 good Remove 130 elm 16 good Remove43 elm 6 good Remove 87 oak 7 good Remove 131 box elder 6 good Remove44 box elder 8 good Remove 88 aspen 7 good Remove 133 siberian elm 9 good Remove135 pine 15 good Save.TOTAL TREES 133TOTAL TREES REMOVED 117TOTAL TREES SAVED 16TOTAL DBH 1267TOTAL DBH REMOVED 1100TOTAL DBH SAVED 167 Grading, Drainage, andErosion Control PlanLEGENDGRADING NOTESC52580 Christian Dr.Chaska, MN 55318612-418-6828LAND SURVEYING& ENGINEERINGJeremy Spaude612-501-1493Lil Explorers Childcare CenterLino Lakes, MN202302 LILAC STREETPROPOSED BUILDINGSINGLE STORY15,210 SFFFE 913.5APOLLO DRIVEQTY.DESCRIPTIONTYPEREMARKSKEYPlant ScheduleLandscape PlanScale 1" = 20'-0"01020NORTHNOTES:-All plant beds to recieve 4" Depth Shredded Hardwood Mulch over Pre-Emergent Herbicide.-All trees located in turf grass to recieve 4' dia. Mulch Ring at base of tree.-Commercial Grade Poly Edger to be used where mulch abuts turf.-Landscape contractor responsible for locating all underground utilities prior to digging.-All Sod areas to receive 100% coverage from Automatic Irrigation System.-All Shrub Bed areas to recieve 100% coverage from Automatic Irrigation System.Shrubs2-LQF2-CAV1-SSC5-LGA4Goldmound SpireaSpiraea x 'Goldmound'GMS#5 cont.Project Title/Location:Prepared For:Designed By:Designer Contact Info:Checked By:Date:Sheet Number:Scott Marotz763-241-1320smarotz@midwestlandscapes.comExceeding Expectations...SKMSKM4-10-2023L11 OF 1This Plan and any reproductions arethe sole property of MidwestLandscapes, Inc. and may not be usedin whole or part for any purpose withoutthe express written consent of MidwestLandscapes, Inc.MIDWEST LANDSCAPESEst. 19706221 Oakwood Avenue NEOtsego, MN 55330763-241-1320www.midwestlandscapes.com9-LGA21Little Quick Fire HydrangeaHydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF'LQF#5 cont.LANDSCAPE PLAN Lil' Explorers Lino Lakes, MN3-BAF3-WHP3-MYS3-WHP2-HAC4-MYSPerennials2Karl Foerster GrassCalamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'KFG#1 cont.17May Night SalviaSalvia nemorosa 'May Night'MNS#1 cont.10Stella De Oro DaylilyHemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'STH#1 cont.4-SWO2-SKH4-SGM8-LQF1-CAV5Compact American ViburnumViburnum trilobum 'Bailey Compact'CAV#5 cont.26Little Giant ArborvitaeThuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'LGA#5 cont.Sod (Irrigated)Low Maintenance Turf SeedMix 25-131 (Unirrigated)Infiltration Basin Rim SeedMix 33-261 (Unirrigated)Infiltration Basin BottomSeed Mix 34-262 (Unirrigated)3-NOP2-SKH1-CAV1-CAV8-LQF6-LGA17-MNS6-LGA4-LQF10-STH4-GMS1-DKT2-KFGTrees1Dwarf Korean Lilac TreeSyringa meyeri 'Palibin'DKT#15 cont.7Meyer SprucePicea meyeriMYS6' BB3Balsam FirAbies balsameaBAF6' BB2Common HackberryCeltis occidentalisHAC2.5" BB3Norway PinePinus resinosaNOP6' BB4Sienna Glen MapleAcer x freemanii 'Sienna Glen'SGM2.5" BB4Skyline HoneylocustGleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'SkyCole'SKH2.5" BB1Spring Snow CrabappleMalus ''Spring Snow'SSC2" BB4Swamp White OakQuercus bicolorSWO2.5" BB6White PinePinus strobusWHP6' BBJeremy Spaude21830 S. Diamoind Lake Dr.Rogers, MN 5537420-ALC26-SGJ20Alpine CurrantRibes alpinumALC#5 cont.26Sea Green JuniperJuniperus chinensis 'Sea Green'SGJ#5 cont.#5 cont. Medium Deciduous Shrub (qty: 45)#1 cont. Perennial (qty: 27)#1 cont. Ornamental Grass (qty: 2)2.5" BB Overstory Tree (qty: 14)2" BB Ornamental Tree (qty: 2)6' BB Evergreen Tree (qty: 19)#5 cont. Medium Coniferous Shrub (qty: 52)#5 cont. Large Deciduous Shrub (qty: 5)Landscape Requirement Calculations:Canopy CoverageRequired Canopy Coverage: 23000 SF Vehicular Hardscape x 40 perent = 9200SF of Canopy Coverage RequiredProposed Canopy Coverage:Qty 3 - 2.5" Overstory Deciduous Trees within Parking Lot Islands: 3 x 950 SF = 2850 SFQty 11 - 2.5" Overstory Deciduous Trees within 7' of Vehicular Hardscape Edge: 11 x 600 = 6600 SFTotal Proposed Canopy Coverage: 9450 SFFoundation LandscapingRequired Foundation Landscape Standards: 570 LF of Building FoundationTotal (205 LF is next to Play Areas and unable to be landscaped)365 LF of Building Foundation Capable of being landscaped.365 / 100 = 3.65(3.65 x 2 Large Trees = 8 Trees)(365 x 6 Large Shrubs = 22 Large Shrubs)Proposed Foundation Landscape:Qty 9 - 6' Evergreen TreesQty 5 - #5 Large Deciduous ShrubsQty 51 - #5 Medium Deciduous Shrubs (51 / 1.5 = 34 Equivalent Large Shrubs)Open Areas LandscapingRequired Open Areas Landscaping: 40,000 SF of Open Area / 2500 SF = 16(16 x 1 Large Tree = 16 Large Trees)(16 x 2 Large Shrubs = 32 Large Shrubs)Proposed Open Area Landscape:Qty 10 - 6' Evergreen TreesQty 5 - Existing Trees to be SavedTag #29 (5" Siberian Elm) = 1 Large Tree EquivalentTag #56 (23" Boxelder) = 2 Large Tree EquivalentTag #101 (8" Siberian Elm) = 2 Large Tree EquivalentTag #103 (10" Siberian Elm) = 2 Large Tree EquivalentTag #135 (15" Pine) = 2 Large Tree EquivalentQty 26 - #5 Large Deciduous ShrubsTotal Provided: 19 Large Trees & 26 Large Shrubs (Additional Trees over requirement to be used to make up the difference in Shrub Requirement)Landscape ScreeningRequired Screening: 30" Minimum Height Screening between Parking Lot andPublic Right of WayProposed Screening:Qty 46 - #5 Deciduous and Evergreen Shrubs adjacent to North Parking Area6-CAD6-CAD8-CAD6-CAD26Cardinal DogwoodCornus sericea 'Cardinal'CAD#5 cont.*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Canopy Coverage Requirements*Open Areas Landscaping*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Canopy Coverage Requirements*Canopy Coverage Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Canopy Coverage Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements (qty 3)*Open Areas Landscaping (qty 3)*Open Areas Landscaping*Landscape Screening*Landscape Screening*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements 1 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD AGENDA ITEM 7A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Tori Philippi, Recycling Intern MEETING DATE: April 26th, 2023 REQUEST: Discussion Only TOPIC: Recycling Program Overview BACKGROUND The Recycling Intern creates a Comprehensive Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organics Overview during their time working for the City of Lino Lakes. This overview describes the current state of the City solid waste management program, including residential recycling, organics, Recycling Saturday events, Parks recycling, and solid waste management in City facilities. This guide also provides future Recycling Interns with an introduction to the programs that they will be working with. ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTION Discussion Only. ATTACHMENTS 1. Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organics Overview. CITY OF LINO LAKES, MN Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organics Overview 2022-2023 Tori Philippi This comprehensive report was created as an updated informational guide on the City of Lino Lakes’ municipal solid waste, recycling, and organics programs. 1 | Page Table of Contents Businesses and Problem Recycling .................................................................................................................. 2 Daily Tasks of the Recycling Intern ................................................................................................................ 6 Environmental Board Meetings ....................................................................................................................... 6 Events .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Organics Recycling ............................................................................................................................................ 8 Organics Drop-Off Sites (Figure 12): ......................................................................................................................... 8 Enclosures ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Parks Recycling ................................................................................................................................................. 15 SCORE Report ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Solid Waste and Residential Recycling .......................................................................................................... 15 SWAAT ............................................................................................................................................................. 16 2 | Page Businesses and Problem Recycling For products that are not easily recyclable through normal curbside pickup, parks recycling, or monthly recycling events, refer to the Anoka County Recycling and Disposal Directory. Household hazardous waste is an example of what should be referred to the County. The Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility (3230 101st Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449) accepts common items residents may use and dispose of like aerosols (with product remaining), drain/oven cleaner, mercury thermometers, nail polish/remover, insect/rodent killer, pool chemicals, automotive products, and home improvement products. Another common item, lithium batteries, require special recycling rules as these batteries are known to cause fires when recycled improperly. These items may also be brought to the Anoka County HHW facility to be properly and safely disposed of. Target will take plastic bags, cell phones, and ink cartridges near the checkout stations (Figure 1). Figure 1: Recycling Bins at Target in Lino Lakes Office Max in Blaine will take the old ink cartridges from the copy room (Figure 2). 3 | Page Figure 2: Toner in Copy Room There are other businesses in Blaine that will take construction (C&D) materials, including: Recycle Technologies, Dem-Con, SKB Environmental, and Walters (Figure 3). Figure 3: C&D Recycling Thanks to the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation, eyeglasses and hearing aids are now accepted at City Hall (Figure 4 and Figure 5). Call Steve Linder (612-382-2236) when the bins are ready to be picked up. 4 | Page Figure 4: Eyeglasses and Hearing Aid Recycling City Hall Figure 5: Eyeglasses and Hearing Aid Recycling City Hall There is a pile of tires (Figure 6 and Figure 7) at Public Works that needs to be picked up occasionally by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. Count the tires and then request a tire pickup at (651) 645-9149 or mmcdmosq@mmcd.org. 5 | Page Figure 6: Tire Pile Figure 7: Tires Stacked at Public Works There is a roll off All Appliance Disposal dumpster located behind the Public Works building. Call John Freimuth when the dumpster is nearly full (Figure 8). 6 | Page Figure 8: All Appliance Disposal Roll-Off at Public Works Residents can donate their aluminum cans at Gethsemane United Methodist Church (7330 Lake Drive). Daily Tasks of the Recycling Intern • Attend meetings pertaining to solid waste. • Coordinate with county to plan solid waste methods for city sponsored events. • Manage Organics sites. • Manage Solid Waste SCORE Fund. • Participate in city sponsored events. • Respond to emails and calls from residents. Environmental Board Meetings The Environmental Board meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers (Figure 9 and Figure 10). The Recycling Intern reports any recycling updates (i.e., number of participants at Recycling Saturday, number of organics participants). The meetings last as little as 30 minutes to over 2 hours. 7 | Page Figure 9: Council Chambers from afar Figure 10: Dais Events Blue Heron Days takes place on the third weekend in August. The Recycling Intern recruits Environmental Board members and other volunteers to walk at the end of the parade picking up trash and recycling. Start recruiting volunteers early! The Earth Day Family Celebration event is held once per year on the Saturday following Earth Day. This event is a collaboration between Anoka County’s Wargo Nature Center, Lino Lakes, and other government entities. The City of Lino Lakes partners with Anoka County to hold Fix-it Clinics. Fix-It Clinics offer free assistance from volunteers to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. The City of Lino Lakes offers multiple recycling events throughout the year. “Recycling Saturday” is held the third Saturday of every month (excluding August for Blue Heron Days). The event is held 8 | Page at Lino Park (7850 Lake Drive) from 10 am to 2 pm. There are two vendors at the event, All Appliance Disposal and First Choice Document Destruction. All Appliance Disposal offers people the ability to recycle materials that cannot be placed in curbside recycling. Prices and dates for this event are listed on the postcard that comes out yearly and on the Lino Lakes website (Figure 11 and 12). Residents may pay for recycling via cash, credit, or check. There is no charge for paper shredding. Figure 11: Recycling Saturday Postcard 2023 Organics Recycling Up to 40% of household waste is organic. Commercial scale composting can process everything a backyard compost pile can take plus, meat, dairy, bones, and non-recyclable paper. The City of Lino Lakes offers a drop-off program along with a curbside pickup program for Walters Recycling and Refuse customers. The drop-off locations include Birch Park (Figure 13), Clearwater Creek Lift Station (Figure 14), Lino Park (Figure 15), and Marshan Park (Figure 16). Each location has three to five, 96-gallon green bins. Lino Park, Marshan Park, the Rookery, and behind City Hall all get picked up on Thursday and Clearwater Lift Station and Birch Park get picked up Friday. Walters transports the collected organics to the SET Mulch Store industrial composing facility in Rosemount, MN. Customers can then buy the nutrient rich soil. Organics Drop-Off Sites (Figure 12): Birch Park – 6520 Pheasant Run South (4 – 96-gallon bins) Clearwater Creek Lift Station – 2200 East Cedar Street (3 – 96-gallon bins) Lino Park – 7850 Lake Drive (4 – 96-gallon bins) Marshan Park – 7204 Lake Drive (5 – 96-gallon bins) 9 | Page Figure 12: Map of Organics Locations Figure 13: Birch Park Organics Bins 10 | Page Figure 14: Clearwater Lift Station Organics Bins Figure 15: Lino Park Organics Bins 11 | Page Figure 16: Marshan Park Organics Bins The four organics sites are available to any Lino Lakes resident who signs up. Residents may sign up online (linolakes.us/organicsrecycling). Upon signing up, the resident receives a complimentary compost pail kit. The kit contains a roll of compostable bags, Recycling Guide booklet from Anoka County, Lino Lakes Organics Recycling Brochure, Recycling Guide Fact Sheet, Organics Guide factsheet from Anoka County, and Lino Lakes Organics Recycling Acceptability List (Figure 17). Residents can obtain additional composing bags at the Community Development desk. Information of each participant is logged in the Organics Drop-Off Program Participants Master List located in the (S:) Drive. Figure 17: Organics Pail Contents Walters Curbside Organics Program no longer supplies bags to the residents. Residents, on trash day, simply hand tie the 13-gallon BPI Certified Organics bag and place it on the top of the trash 12 | Page INSIDE the regular trash cart. Walters will pull all Green Bag Organics from other trash at the curb and put it in another container on the truck and off they will go to a composting facility. As of November 1st, 2022, there were 49 residents signed up. State law prohibits residents from putting brush, tree, and yard waste in curbside garbage. Anoka County’s Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Compost Site (7701 Main St) is available for resident use. Screened compost and mulch is available to residents April through November on a first come, first served basis. Unscreened Compost is free to Anoka County residents. (Figure 18) Figure 18: Anoka County Rice Creek Compost Site Twice weekly, the drop off locations, along with the Rookery (Figure 19) and City Hall (Figure 20), need to be monitored, this is known as a “tour”. Check the bins the day before the scheduled pick up and the day following pick up. Report how full the bin is (round to the nearest 25%) to the “Organics Site Use” Excel Spreadsheet. Remove any contamination (Walters will refuse to pick up bins with contamination). 13 | Page Figure 19: Rookery Organics Bins Figure 20: City Hall Organics Bins Enclosures Site preparations for an organics enclosure started at Marshan Park (Figure 21 and Figure 22) in April 2023. It is being built with an Anoka County grant and SCORE Funds. 14 | Page Figure 21: Marshan Park Locates Figure 12: Marshan Park Locates Full Site 15 | Page Parks Recycling The Public Works Department services the trash and recycling containers at all the parks within Lino Lakes. The materials collected from these containers are moved to one large dumpster located at Public Works (1189 Main St) for Walters to pick up. The parks are serviced weekly in the summer months. SCORE Report Enacted in 1989, the Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment (SCORE) Report is an annual examination of Minnesota waste management programs and data. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) uses the information to detail trends in waste generation, management, and disposal to develop policy and plans to manage waste in a manner that protects the health of the environment and humans. MPCA publishes an annual report with trends and findings in recycling and municipal solid waste throughout the state. The City of Lino Lakes provides Anoka County with two SCORE reports throughout the year, one for January- June and another for July-December. The SCORE report consists of three forms: the application, the reimbursement, and the tonnage report. Municipalities are eligible for reimbursement for funds spent throughout the given time frame. Each municipality in the seven- county metro area is given a tonnage goal based upon the municipality population from previous census data. The application is filed once a year and estimates the next year’s expected expenses. The reimbursement and tonnage are completed twice a year. The reimbursement reports what the city has spent and is looking to be reimbursed for. The tonnage reports waste abatement data including curbside recycling, organics recycling, event recycling, and more. The program used to report is Called Re-TRAC Connect. Theoretically, one should be able to see past reports. The county recently started using this program, so not much data has accumulated. Solid Waste and Residential Recycling The City of Lino Lakes has four licensed waste haulers available to residents. Residents must choose between ACE Solid Waste, Republic Services (Allied Waste), Walters Recycling & Refuse, or Waste Management. Each hauler provides curbside trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup. Walters, additionally, offers curbside organics pickup. Each hauler sets acceptability standards for recyclable materials which can be found and referenced on the City of Lino Lakes Curbside Recycling Page (linolakes.us/recycling). Each waste hauler is required to obtain a license before collecting any garbage, refuse, or recycling from residents. The license is good for one year and expires on the first of June, unless revoked sooner. Hauling companies are required to offer a minimum of three-tiered rate volume options. No collection can happen outside of the hours 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Minnesota state law dictates that haulers are not allowed to charge customers that recycle more than those who do not. All codes relating to solid waste may be found in the City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 507 Sections 1-8. 16 | Page Due the 15th of each month, waste haulers are required to send in tonnage reports indicating how much they have picked up. This information is reported to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the city reports the information to Anoka County in the SCORE report (see SCORE Report section). Waste Hauler Trash Pickup Day Recycling Pickup Day # Accounts Serviced # Vehicles Operating ACE Solid Waste Weekly (Thursday and Friday) Bi-Weekly (Thursday and Friday) 2,932 (Updated July 2022) 16 (Updated June 2022) Republic Services Weekly (Thursday and Friday) Bi-Weekly (Thursday and Friday) 7 (Updated June 2022) Walter Recycling and Refuse Weekly (Thursday and Friday) Bi-Weekly (Thursday and Friday) 11 (Updated June 2022) Waste Management Weekly (Thursday and Friday) Bi-Weekly (Thursday and Friday) 10 (Updated June 2022) By 2030, 75% of metropolitan county solid waste should be recycling. SWAAT The Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Team (SWAAT) meets every other month from 2:00 - 4:00 pm on the 4th Wednesday. Provide them with a brief update on the City’s recycling projects. Representatives from cities inside the county discuss different updates to their recycling programs and events. Starting in 2023, SWAAT has been renamed to Waste Prevention and Recycling Committee (WPARC) and only meets three times a year.