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expended a significant amount of resources (both staffing and financially) to address the 1/1 issues. Looking forward we want to evaluate 1) where we have been since the program was enacted; 2) what improvements have been made to date (and quantify the cost as well as the total 1/1 reduction); 3) determine if we have exceeded the original model as set forth by the Metropolitan Council; and 4) make recommendations for moving forward to ensure our efforts are both financially and environmentally sustainable. Key Staff.- Todd Hubmer, City Engineer (St. Anthony) Marc Culver, City Engineer (Falcon Heights) Heather Butkowski, City Administrator (LauderdaleJ t A t,41 1 11 1 11pillplipil I In II Clean, green,. lush, and well-maintained parks, trails and recreation grounds have become an expectation for residents and property owners alike. An ongoing discussion within City Hall's revolves around the increased cost and demand for park maintenance. Recognizing the social and environmental benefits of having green open space and recreation opportunities for residents also needs to be discussed at the same time of the financial impacts providing such space has. Taking the stance that providing park and recreation spaces is a value to our communities, what things can we do to minimize environmental and financial impacts? Further analysis and recommendation on chemicals used in park maintenance, efficient routes for maintaining the park system (mowing in the summer and plowing snow in the winter), an. ,2-nalysis of fuel costs and emissions of maintaining the system, and recommendations to reduce impacts is desired. Furthermore, with depleting park dedication and tight budgets, what are alternative methods 1111111 liq 1111111 llllllq� lililillllilli� llllll I'll! III Key Staff.- Jay Hartman, Public Works Director (St. Anthony) Bart Fischer, City Administrator (Falcon Heights) Heather Butkowski, City Administrator (Lauderdale) 9. Feasibility of Incentives for Use of Green Technologies Objective: To study the environmental and financial impacts of providing incentives for residents and property owners to implement innovative green techniques on all land uses. Understanding the environmental benefits of encouraging the use of green technologies (e.g. pervious pavement driveways/parking lots, green roofs, underground infiltration systems, rain gardens, etc.) in individual lots within the City is a somewhat easy thing to do. However more often than not City staff will hear comments such as "I would like to implement a green technology design on my property, but in doing so I would like flexibility from the zoning requirements (e.g. maximum impervious surface coverage) or a break in my stormwater utility bill". In an effort to understand the long-term impacts of allowing these "trade-offs" further research, analysis and recommendations are desired. Specifically analysis surrounding the financial impacts of allowing incentives for green technologies and the long-term maintenance and regulation if such green technologies are implemented on individual properties is desired.