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St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 9: Sustainability 175 WHERE IS ST. ANTHONY HEADED? The following list of goals and policies combine the city’s vision statements, past efforts, technical support and resources from USBGC, Great Plains Institute, the sustainability class at the University of Minnesota, and community desires. The community has a strong desire to set goals related to CO2 emission reduction, acknowledging the state’s efforts in this matter. Therefore, the city has taken the statewide goal of an 80 percent reduction in CO2 emissions (from a 2005 baseline) and adapted them based on a baseline established through St. Anthony’s benchmarking (Regional Indicators Initiative and B3 Benchmarking project). Additionally, the policies set are intended to achieve these adjusted goals. Goals 1. Continue to be leaders in implementing a sustainable vision for our future. 2. Achieve a city-wide CO2 emissions reduction goal of 80 percent by 2040, over a 2005 baseline. In conjunction with Goal #1 listed above, the city will establish interim goals every 5 to 10 years to assure city emissions reductions track against this primary goal and to adjust policies and strategies as needed. 3. Achieve a CO2 emissions reduction goal of 100 percent for city facilities for 2040, over a 2005 baseline. In conjunction with Goal #1 listed above, the city will establish interim goals every 5 to 10 years to assure city emissions reductions track against this primary goal and to adjust policies and strategies as needed. 4. Improve the health of the overall ecosystem and pollinator health. 5. Support the growth of urban agriculture. 6. Promote and reward the development of sustainable landscapes. 7. Improve the safety and connectivity of the City’s bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. 8. Support the production of alternative energy. 9. Improve water quality and minimize flooding. 10. Become an electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle-ready city. Policies and Actions 1. Grow a robust urban tree canopy by developing a street tree strategy that capitalizes on street reconstruction as an opportunity to budget for and achieve urban canopy/tree planting goals. a. Continue participation in Tree City USA by planting trees, financing plantings, and holding an annual Arbor Day celebration. b. Consider solar access rights to businesses, homeowners, and city facilities when planning for tree planting locations.