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Home My WebLink AboutPK PACKET 03042019 If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk at 612-782-3313 or email city@savmn.com. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711 Relay. Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe. I. Call to Order. II. Roll Call. III. Introduction of Members. IV. Approval of March 4, 2019, Parks Commission Meeting Agenda. (action requested.) V. Approval of the December 3, 2018, Parks Commission Meeting Minutes. (action requested.) VI. Presentations. A. Silverwood Park Spring and Summer Updates. Tom Moffat, Silverwood Park Supervisor. B. Pollinator Protections. Laurie Schneider, Executive Director of Pollinator Friendly Alliance. C. Pollinator Lawns. James Wolfin, Bee Lab Researcher, University of Minnesota. D. Minnesota GreenCorp Update, by Minette Saulog, City of St. Anthony GreenCorp Member for 2018-2019. E. Citizens for Sustainability Updates. VII. Commission Reports. VIII. Other Business. IX. Community Forum. Individuals may address the Parks Commission about any City business item not included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign their name and address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the Clerk’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the Park Commission will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an upcoming agenda. X. Adjournment. **Worksession to follow after meeting ** CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MARCH 4, 2019 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 PM CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 1 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING 2 DECEMBER 3, 2018 3 7:00 p.m. 4 5 I. CALL TO ORDER. 6 7 Chairperson Bentz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 8 9 II. ROLL CALL. 10 11 Commissioners Present: Chair Scott Bentz, Commissioners Therese Bellinger, Erin Jordahl-12 Redlin, Sarah Ksiazek, and Marnie Overman. 13 14 Absent: None 15 16 Also Present: Student Liaison Aye Keita, Director of Community Services and 17 Communications Wendy Webster; School Board Representative 18 Cassandra Palmer, Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Superintendent 19 Three Rivers Park District Alyssa Baguss, Diretor of Community 20 Forestry Treetrust Karen Zumach, and St. Anthony GreenCorp 21 Member Minette Saulog, and Lona Doolan who gave Sustainability 22 Update. 23 24 III. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS. 25 26 IV. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 3, 2018, PARKS COMMISSION MEETING 27 AGENDA. 28 29 Motion by Commissioner Jordahl Redlin, seconded by Commissioner Bellinger, to approve 30 the December 3, 2018, Parks Commission agenda. 31 32 Motion carried unanimously. 33 34 V. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 REGULAR PARKS COMMISSION 35 MEETING MINUTES. 36 37 Motion by Commissioner Jordahl Redlin, seconded by Commissioner Overman, to approve 38 the September 10, 2018, Regular Parks Commission Meeting Minutes as presented. 39 40 Motion carried unanimously. 41 42 VI. PRESENTATIONS. 43 44 A. Update on Three Rivers Park District Activities and Programs. 45 46 Ms. Alyssa Baguss, representing the Three Rivers Park District, provided an update on 47 Activities and Programs. She noted 310,000 people went through Silverwood Park. She 48 provided an update on the facility and activities in the park. Over 600 programs were held in 49 Parks Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 3, 2018 Page 2 2018. She reviewed some cooperative programs with various organizations and schools. Ms. 1 Baguss announced upcoming events. 2 3 B. Presentations about Tree Diversity, Climate Resiliency, and Proper Planting 4 Techniques. 5 6 Ms. Karen Zumach, Director of Community Forestry, Treetrust made a presentation on Tree 7 Diversity, Climate Resiliency and Proper Planting Techniques. Tree Trust was founded in 8 1976 and is a Minnesota non-profit corporation. Ms. Zumach described the benefits of trees. 9 She reviewed her findings on the trees in St. Anthony. 80% of trees are represented by 5 10 genera. Ms. Zumach reviewed in detail proper tree planting techniques. 11 12 Commissioner Overman asked how fragile young trees are and Ms. Zumach stated they are 13 more fragile since the truck is thinner. 14 15 Dr. Palmer asked where is the best place to purchase trees and Ms. Zumach stated the closest 16 garden center to the area where tree will be planted. 17 18 Commissioner Jordahl Redlin asked for a list to provide to contractors of good diverse trees to 19 plant for replacing removed trees. Ms. Zumach stated there are many City Foresters across the 20 metro area who could provide information. 21 22 Commissioner Bellinger stated she lives on very wet soil and what would be a good tree 23 recommendation. Ms. Zumach referred her to U of M website “Tough Trees for Tough Sites. 24 25 Ms. Zumach can refer the City to contractors who would be happy to share types of trees to 26 plant lists. 27 28 Presentation of Water Conservation Poster Contest 29 30 Ms. Erin Jordahl Redlin, Parks Commissioner, provided a summary of her sessions with the 31 students. She described the poster contest criteria. There were four winners and one honorable 32 mention. The winners were Aryan S (Honorable Mention), Ellie M (4th Place), Ella B (3rd 33 Place), Josie T (2nd Place), and Juno F (1st Place). 34 35 C. Proposed Changes to Parks Commission Name and Duties. 36 37 Ms. Erin Jordahl Redlin, Parks Commissioner reviewed a proposal for proposed changes to 38 Parks Commission Name and Duties. The following language is being proposed to add to the 39 current purpose: The Parks and Sustainability Commission advises the City Council regarding 40 policies, practices, and proposals that relate to the sustainable use and management of 41 environmental resources, including air, water, energy, land, ecological resources and waste. 42 43 One non-voting liaison member from a specified community group focused on sustainability, 44 appointed by members of that organization is proposed. 45 46 Parks Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 3, 2018 Page 3 Additional proposed powers and duties language to be added to the existing list are: 1 2 j. To make recommendations to and advise the City Council and staff on 3 environmental sustainability issues. 4 5 k. To prepare, revise and maintain a comprehensive, long-term plan and goals 6 regarding environmental sustainability, 7 8 l. To periodically review, re-evaluate, and update the comprehensive 9 environmental sustainability plan and goals to reflect current and future needs of the 10 City, 11 12 m. To make recommendations to and advise the City Council and staff regarding 13 policies and proposals that aid the community in reaching environmental sustainability 14 goals, 15 16 n. To serve as a liaison to the community on policies, practices, and proposals 17 relating to environmental sustainability. 18 19 The City Council has tasked the Parks Commission with some Sustainability issues in the 20 past. The proposed changes would be recommended to change the City Code. 21 22 Motion by Commissioner Ksiazek, seconded by Commissioner Overman, to recommend the 23 City Council begin the process of changing City Code to reflect the changes requested by the 24 Parks Commission. 25 26 Motion carried unanimously. 27 28 D. Minnesota GreenCorp Presentation. 29 30 Ms. Minette Saulog, City of St. Anthony GreenCorp Member for 2018 – 2019 presented a 31 power point with information on her background, the MN GreenCorps Program, Service 32 Projects including City Energy Assessments, Encouraging Green Transportation, Energy 33 Efficiency Programs, and General Professional Training. Ms. Saulog also gave updates on the 34 Tech Dump and Fix-It Clinic, the Sustainability Fair, and the Organics Drop-Off Site. 35 36 Commissioner Jordahl Redlin asked Ms. Saulog if part of her green transportation efforts 37 would include looking at the snow plowing of sidewalks policies within the City. Ms. Saulog 38 stated she is interested in looking at that. 39 40 E. Citizens for Sustainability Updates. 41 42 Ms. Lona Doolan provided an update on the Sustainability Initiatives within the City. She 43 reviewed the Sustainability Fair along with 2018 Sustainability Successes. The 2019 goals 44 including Projects and Outreach were presented. 45 46 Parks Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 3, 2018 Page 4 1 VII. COMMISSION REPORTS. 2 3 Ms. Webster provided an update on the construction of the outdoor classroom. She thanked 4 public works for their help on digging the post holes. 5 6 Dr. Palmer announced the next school board meeting will be held on December 4 at 7:00 p.m. 7 The Open Forum for residents to address the School Board begins at 6:00 p.m. and the annual 8 Truth in Taxation session will be held at 6:30 p.m. The Wilshire Park new construction is near 9 completion. 10 11 Chair Bentz stated he attended the Sustainability Fair and was very impressed by the 12 attendance and exhibitors. 13 14 Commissioner Jordahl Redlin agreed the Sustainability Fair was very fun. She added the 15 Outdoor Classroom and new gym at Wilshire Park are awesome. 16 17 Jeremy Gumke reported building improvements to the Central Park pavilion have been 18 completed. The perimeter fencing around the Organics Recycling area should be completed 19 shortly. Applications for skating warming house attendants are being accepted. The rinks will 20 hopefully be open by Christmas. 21 22 Commissioner Jordahl Redlin asked about the hours for the Organics Recycling and Mr. 23 Gumke stated he did not know. She has received questions from residents near Central Park 24 regarding the bio-filtration maintenance plan. Mr. Gumke stated the City does maintenance 25 around the perimeter. Some education outreach may be helpful. 26 27 VIII. OTHER BUSINESS. 28 29 Commissioner Jordahl Redlin recognized Chair Scott Bentz for six years of service on the 30 Parks Commission. 31 32 IX. COMMUNITY FORUM – NONE. 33 34 X. ADJOURNMENT. 35 36 Motion by Commissioner Ksiazek, seconded by Commissioner Jordahl Redlin, to adjourn the 37 meeting at 8:20 p.m. 38 39 Motion carried unanimously. 40 41 Respectfully submitted, 42 Debbie Wolfe 43 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 44 45 Minette’s MN GreenCorps Update: September – February St. Anthony Village Parks Commission Meeting March 4, 2019 Organics Drop-Off Site SAV Website Updates Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Solar Energy CTV Quarterly Update February Bill Clinics –December: –Contributed to Winter 2019 edition of Village Notes and the Winter/Spring Community Activities & Classes Brochure –January: –2019 Goal Setting & Strategic Planning, Day 1 –February: –Tabling for MN GreenCorps at the U of M Environmental Career & Internship Fair –Attended Freshwater Society’s 18th Annual Road Salt Symposium –Climate Conversations at Silverwood Park –Ongoing: –Citizens for Sustainability –GARE Inclusion Committee Other Involvements Projects in the Works… –Sustainable St. Anthony Workshops –future topics –RETAP assessments on City Hall and Public Works Building –“Watch and learn” for conducting assessments on remaining buildings on my own! –Website updates for organics drop-off information, update Sustainability Fair page, create an Energy Efficiency resource page –Grant program applications: keeping an eye out for more opportunities –Start planning for bike/walk campaign to be ready in time for spring –Potential involvement with students Upcoming Spring Events –Spring Organics Recycling Presentation/Event –Evening of Thursday, April 25th –Rain Barrel Workshop –Home Energy Squad Presentation by Center for Energy & Environment –Saturday, May 4th –Spring Clean Up Day –9 am-12 pm at Public Works Facility –Current prices & accepted items will be listed in Spring Village Notes Questions or Comments? THANK YOU! THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 2/20/2019 1 Beyond Pollinator Pathways Ready and Resilient St. Anthony February 26, 2019 Citizens for Sustainability •Vital Role of Pollinators in our Community •Climate Change and Resilient Communities •St. Anthony Pollinator Pathway Project •Pollinator Protections & Reconciliation Ecology •Ready and Resilient St. Anthony •St. Anthony Comprehensive Plan 2 2/20/2019 Beyond Pollinator Pathways - Agenda Beyond Pollinator Pathways -Agenda 2/20/2019 2 3 2/20/2019 Pollinators are vital to our Community Vital Role of Pollinators in our Community 35% of our food supply and 90% of flowering plants require insect pollination Image: Cornell Entomology Dept. Pollinator decline was first noted in 2006, research shows there are 4 leading causes •Parasites •Pathogens •Pesticides •Poor Nutrition 2 of these we can easily do something about 4 2/20/2019 Super Bee Weekend – Focus on critical role of pollinators to fight climate change Climate Change and Resilient Communities Super Bee Weekend –February 3, experts from U of M Extension, the UMN Bee Lab, and the Institute on the Environment Key Notes: 1. Climate change is here and affects all of us •Warmer winters, increase pest populations •Longer growing season, leads to earlier bloom times which cause food scarcity for pollinators •Large rain events, wash away topsoil and increase pollutants in the watershed •Hotter summers, change what survives in our gardens, increase invasive species, and create urban heat islands that trap air pollutants 2. Pollinators create healthy landscape and are critical to helping us create resilient communities •Protecting pollinators = protecting ourselves and our children •Pesticides and poor nutrition are 2 contributing factors to pollinator decline that we all can do something about Pollinators play a critical role in mitigating the impact of climate change. 2/20/2019 3 2014: Minnesota focus on Bees and Monarchs 2015: CFS brought Pollinator Pathway idea to St. Anthony 2016: St. Anthony Pollinator Pathway Grant Installed 32 gardens 5 2/20/2019 St. Anthony Pollinator Pathway Project St. Anthony Pollinator Pathway Project St. Anthony has taken a good first step in creating pollinator habitat 6 2/20/2019 Beyond Pollinator Pathway  Our 2015 request was more than just planting native plants In 2019, we need to protect and expand native habitat: 1. Use safer chemicals on public and school district property 2. Adopt protective policies and ordinances 3. Promote responsible yard maintenance 4. Expand native plantings 2019 – Beyond Pollinator Pathway There is more work to be done to help ensure the survival of pollinators 2/20/2019 4 7 2/20/2019 Pollinator Protections Pollinator Protections Pollinator survival relies on both creating native habitat and enacting policies that limit exposure to systemic pesticides, including neonicotinoids and fipronil. Specific actions we can take in St. Anthony: 1. Adopt a Pollinator Protection Resolution 2. Appoint a specific person to oversee and encourage action of the resolution 3. Educate city and school land managers about pesticide drift and watershed contamination 4. Look at new ways to manage ball fields and parks 5. Change our roadside mowing policies to avoid critical flowering periods 6. Integrate pollinator protection policies in street replacement projects 7. Ask residents to include native plants in garden selections 8. Educate residents about prohibited chemicals and safer alternatives 9. Ask local landscape businesses to make public their policies and practices Reducing the chemicals we use on parks and fields improves the health of our children and pets, removes pollutants from the watershed, and saves money spent on land management. 8 2/20/2019 Increasing Biodiversity Reconciliation Ecology –Increasing Biodiversity Specific actions we can take in St. Anthony: 1. Plant more trees to create shade, create habitat for birds, and create space for residents to enjoy 2. Plant more flowering shrubs to increase habitat for birds and provide food for spring pollinators 3. Change turf management practice from pristine green to low maintenance •Select a patch of turf and change it to fescues, clover and thyme •Install signage and promote new practices with residents •Set a specific target for annual reduction of turf conversion and build it into annual city goals 4. Plant native habitats on the perimeters of our parks, create habitat for pollinators and provide demonstration gardens to encourage residents Encouraging biodiversity in human-dominated landscapes creates middle-ground for both humans and nature to thrive. All of these actions increase ground water absorption and help protect clean water 2/20/2019 5 9 2/20/2019 Ready and Resilient St. Anthony Ready and Resilient St. Anthony Macalester College: Ready and Resilient Climate Adaptation Research Team •Ready & Resilient Macalester •Ready & Resilient Hamline Midway •Ready & Resilient St. Paul US Army: Ready and Resilient strategy for strengthening personal and unit readiness and fostering a culture of trust What makes a community ready and resilient? How can St. Anthony better prepare to face extreme weather events and other adversities? •Citizens for Sustainability sponsors community events •Silverwood Park is hosting climate change and pollinator symposiums •Green Team and Ecology Club are active in our schools •Kiwanis has updated bike path and sponsors student environmental projects •Recent city successes: Sustainability Fair, Organics Drop-off Site Prioritize land management goals outlined in 2040 Comp Plan 10 2/20/2019 Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies, and Actions Chapter 9 –Sustainability Goals: 1: Be a leader in implementing sustainable practices 4: Improve the health of ecosystems and pollinators 5: Grow urban agriculture 6: Promote sustainable landscape 9: Improve water quality and minimize flooding Policies and Actions 1: Grow robust tree canopy 2: Create incentives and programming to increase tree plantings 3: Reduce chemical use city wide 8: Implement Best Practice Actions 10: Create land management strategies to maximize native plantings and incentivize private property owners to do the same St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals and actions we have identified for sustainable Land Management practices 2/20/2019 6 Our Comp Plan may be a 20-year roadmap, but our children’s future compels us to act quickly on our goals to build a resilient community. (Model) POLLINATOR PROTECTION RESOLUTION for city, county, township, school district, agency Promoting a healthy environment for bees, pollinators, beneficial insects and people too. WHEREAS: Globally, bees and other pollinators are responsible for at least a third of the food humans eat and their pollination services also provide food for other animals including wildlife; and are responsible for the pollination of key crops contributing over $19 billion worth of services to U.S. agriculture; and WHEREAS: The Worldwide Integrated Assessment, a review of 1,121 studies conducted by the Task Force on Systemic Pesticides, plus the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Special Registration Review of Neonicotinoids, both found that bees and other pollinators are threatened by exposure to pesticides, in particular, systemic insecticides including neonicotinoids and fipronil; and WHEREAS: Research shows multiple interacting causes are contributors to the severe decline of pollinator populations including pathogens, habitat loss, exposure to pesticides, and synergistic effects of herbicides, fungicides and insecticides; and WHEREAS: The Task Force on Systemic Pesticides is comprised by 29 independent scientists commissioned by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and after four years of analysis of 800 peer reviewed reports (not industry funded) of systemic pesticides, neonicotinoids and fipronil found clear evidence of harm sufficient to call on all governments around the world to immediately regulate and restrict the use of the systemic insecticides, neonicotinoids and fipronil; and WHEREAS: There is concern that the pesticide industry will continue to develop new systemic pesticides that might be as dangerous or more dangerous than the current systemic pesticides; and WHEREAS: Bees and other pollinators have become weakened due to lack of nutrition since WWII when mono‐cropping and herbicide use became prominent; and WHEREAS: The Task Force on Systemic Pesticides in their WIA report encourages farmers and other stewards of the land to replace pesticide use with sustainable growing techniques such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and organic practices instead of pesticides; and WHEREAS: We find these actions to be in the public interest and demonstrates the city’s commitment to a healthy community environment for people and pollinators. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: •The (county, city, township, school district, agency) promotes healthy environments including food sources, clean water and habitat for pollinators through existing programs and new opportunities. •The City, including its contractors, shall take immediate steps to eliminate the use of systemic insecticides, including neonicotinoids and fipronil on trees, public property and parks including the plants and plant products they purchase. The city shall encourage citizens and businesses to do the same on their property. •The City will immediately conduct an inventory of all pesticides being used by the city and its contractors. This inventory will be reviewed and updated with the least toxic methods as part of the Integrated Pest Management System plan. •The City shall restore and increase habitat to include native plants with succession blooming, aiming for pollen and nectar sources throughout pollinator seasons. The city shall encourage and allow citizens and residents to participate in pollinator programs and gardening. •The City shall take immediate steps to learn or improve and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan and sustainable land management practices. IMP is a land management strategy that emphasizes least possible disruption to ecosystems and controlling pests with chemical use as a last resort. Practices and principles include: Inspection and monitoring plant health and pests, forecasting and timing weather, pest trapping, reasonable thresholds that allow for plant damage and pests, cultural controls, biological controls, and organic chemical controls. Sustainable land management embraces: building soil health, conserving biodiversity, restoring native vegetation, and promoting composting. •The City shall assign or appoint a person to oversee and encourage actions of this resolution to include an annual report, public awareness, habitat installation and communication across departments. •The City shall publish a yearly report, during the anniversary month of this resolution, to its citizens and staff regarding the city’s progress during the past year and goals for the upcoming year. •The City will support efforts to educate the broader community about the action it has taken, the importance of creating and maintaining pollinator‐friendly habitat and encourage residents and businesses to use similar pollinator protection practices. •The City shall transmit copies of this resolution to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, The Governor of Minnesota, State Representatives and Senators, U.S. Representatives and Senators, U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Contributors: Humming for Bees, Pesticide Action Network, Pollinate Minnesota, Pollinator Friendly Alliance 4/2017. 1 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK City Council Approved January 22, 2019 St. Anthony Village Parks Commission 2019 Work Plan The Parks Commission is a five member advisory commission, appointed by the City Council and is charged with the following duties (City Code Chapter 32, Section 32.25): (A) To prepare, revise, and maintain a comprehensive, long‐term plan for the redevelopment of parks within the city. This plan shall be viewed as a working document that serves as a framework and reference to future redevelopment; (B) To make recommendations to and advise the City Council and staff regarding park issues and ideas; (C) To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing innovative park improvements, renovations, and plans; (D) To work with other communities to explore cooperative arrangements to develop connecting routes in the form of bikeways, walking paths, and corridors of green space wherever possible; (E) To investigate funding sources, including requests for increases in the city budget, designated for parks and green spaces; (F) To seek new areas for additional parks, natural areas, walking paths, bikeways, and green space corridors; (G) To generate community involvement in the development of parks and their elements; (H) To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of city parks; and (I) To periodically review, re‐evaluate, and update the comprehensive park plan to reflect current and future park needs of the city. (1993 Code, § 306.06) In 2019, the Parks Commission will focus on the following items:  Education and outreach in conjunction with community organizations to promote use of the organics drop off site.  Possible ordinance changes to protect pollinator habitat.  Recommend and implement revisions to Commission name, purpose, membership, and duties to incorporate sustainability.  Explore pedestrian & bike friendly routes.  Joint meeting with Planning Commission.  Explore water conservation initiatives working with Rice Creek and MWMO watersheds, and partner with schools for water conservation poster contest.  Promote Arbor Day and Tree City in 2019 activities, including outreach and education to residents and city contractors about tree diversity, climate resiliency, and proper planting techniques. THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK M E M O R A N D U M DATE: March 4, 2019 TO: Parks Commission Members FROM: Jay Hartman, Director of Public Works RE: 2019 Parks Commission Meeting Schedule The following is a list of the 2019 Parks Commission Meetings. Meetings occur quarterly on the 1st Monday of the month unless noted. The meetings will be at City Hall Council Chambers starting at 7:00 pm. TBD 2019 Joint Meeting with Planning Commission 5:30 pm March 4, 2019 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm March 19, 2019 Joint Meeting with City Council & Planning Commission 5:30 pm June 10, 2019 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm September 9, 2019 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm December 2, 2019 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm If you have any questions, please call me. Thank you. Jay Hartman Director of Public Works 612-782-3314 ***Work Session to follow regular meeting*** THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK February 2, 2019 PARKS COMMISSION CONTACT INFORMATION Name Term End Date Erin Jordahl Redlin‐ Chair 12/31/19 3012 Armour Terrace St. Anthony, MN 55418 651‐249‐4928 (e‐mail) erin.jordahlredlin@savmn.com Therese Bellinger‐ Vice Chair 12/31/21 2836 Roosevelt Street NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 612‐889‐4147 (e‐mail) therese.bellinger@savmn.com Sarah Ksiazek 12/31/19 3008 Crestview Drive St. Anthony, MN 55418 612‐741‐0564 (e‐mail) sarah.ksiazek@savmn.com Marnie Overman 12/31/19 3523 Edward Street St. Anthony, MN 55418 651‐226‐5797 (e‐mail) marnie.overman@savmn.com Jessica Rengstorf 12/31/21 3204 Skycroft Drive St. Anthony, MN 55418 612‐227‐8495 (e‐mail) Jessica.rengstorf@savmn.com Staff Liaison: Jay Hartman Public Works Director Jay.hartman@savmn.com 612‐782‐3314 Dr. Cassandra Palmer Aye Keita SANB School Board Student Liaison 2405 Silver Lane, NE ayemigjh@gmail.com St. Anthony, MN 55421 cpalmer@stanthony.k12.mn.us Council Liaison: Thomas Randle THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 20 St. Anthony - Administration (O) The bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Planning Commission by a quorum of the Commission, provided that notice of the proposed amendment is given to each member in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. In addition, any amendment to the Planning Commission bylaws must be approved by the City Council. (1993 Code, § 305.07) § 32.08 CITY COUNCIL ACTION WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. If a matter is required to be referred to the Planning Commission and is referred to the Planning Commission and if no recommendation is transmitted by the Planning Commission to the City Council within 60 days after referral to the Planning Commission, the City Council may take action without the recommendation. If a matter not required to be referred to the Planning Commission is referred to the Planning Commission, the City Council may at any time take action without the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (1993 Code, § 305.08) PARKS COMMISSION § 32.20 PURPOSE. The City of St. Anthony does now operate and maintain public parks for the benefit and pleasure of its residents. A City Parks Commission is hereby established to advise the City Council regarding the promotion of the systematic, comprehensive, and effective development of park facilities necessary for the overall health, ability, and well-being of city residents of all ages. (1993 Code, § 306.01) § 32.21 MEMBERSHIP. The Parks Commission will consist of 8 members, 5 voting and 3 nonvoting, all of whom will be residents of the City of St. Anthony. Five of the 8 will be appointed by affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the St. Anthony City Council. There will be 3 nonvoting liaison members, each appointed by their respective organizations. The 3 liaisons will be appointed by the School Board of District #282; St. Anthony Community Services; and, the Sports Boosters of St. Anthony Village. (1993 Code, § 306.02) City Organizations 21 § 32.22 TERMS OF OFFICE. (A) Members appointed by the City Council will serve 3-year terms. The first Parks Commissioners will be appointed as follows: 2 members 1-year terms 3 members 2-year terms 2 members 3-year terms (B) Thereafter, members shall be appointed to 3-year terms when the original term of office expires, except where a vacancy occurs in the middle of a term. In which case, the appointment will be for the duration of the unexpired term. The 3 liaison members will serve at the pleasure of their respective organizations and can be replaced at any time. Members of the Parks Commission shall be residents of the City of St. Anthony throughout their term of office. (1993 Code, § 306.03) § 32.23 VACANCIES. (A) Any of the following will cause the office of a Parks Commission member to become vacated: (1) Death; (2) Disability or failure to serve; (3) Removal of legal resident from the city; (4) Resignation in writing; (5) Failure to uphold the oath of office; and/or (6) Failure to attend 4 or more scheduled meetings of the Parks Commission in a calendar year, unless waived by the City Council after a written request from the Parks Commission member. (B) The city will publish an open invitation to all residents interested in serving on the Parks Commission to inform the City Manager in writing of their interest and desire to be interviewed for a seat on the Parks Commission. (1993 Code, §306.04) 22 St. Anthony - Administration § 32.24 COMPENSATION. The Parks Commission members shall be compensated at $25 per meeting attended and the Chair will be compensated at $35 per meeting attended. The compensation will be effective January 1, 2015. (1993 Code, § 306.05) (Am. Ord. 2014-04, passed 11-10-2014) § 32.25 POWERS AND DUTIES. The powers and duties of the Parks Commission shall be as follows: (A) To prepare, revise, and maintain a comprehensive, long-term plan for the redevelopment of parks within the city. This plan shall be viewed as a working document that serves as a framework and reference to future redevelopment; (B) To make recommendations to and advise the City Council and staff regarding park issues and ideas; (C) To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing innovative park improvements, renovations, and plans; (D) To work with other communities to explore cooperative arrangements to develop connecting routes in the form of bikeways, walking paths, and corridors of green space wherever possible; (E) To investigate funding sources, including requests for increases in the city budget, designated for parks and green spaces; (F) To seek new areas for additional parks, natural areas, walking paths, bikeways, and green space corridors; (G) To generate community involvement in the development of parks and their elements; (H) To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of city parks; and (I) To periodically review, re-evaluate, and update the comprehensive park plan to reflect current and future park needs of the city. (1993 Code, § 306.06) § 32.26 PARK COMMISSION BYLAWS. (A) A schedule of meeting dates shall be established and changed or altered at any regularly scheduled meeting between the Chair and Public Works Director. City Organizations 23 (B) Additional meetings may be held at any time upon the call of the Chair or by a majority of the voting members of the Parks Commission or upon request of the City Council following at least 24 hours’ notice to each member of the Commission and adhering to the requirements of the Open Meeting Law. (C) Prior to the first regular meeting of each year, the City Council shall appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. (Am. Ord. 2014-04, passed 11-10-2014) (D) The duties and powers of the members of the Parks Commission shall be as follows: (1) Chair: (a) Preside at all meetings of the Parks Commission; (b) Call, amend, or cancel meetings of the Parks Commission in accordance with the bylaws; and (c) Review agenda with staff prior to the scheduled meeting. (2) Vice Chair: during the absence, disability, or disqualification of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall exercise or perform all the duties and be subject to all the responsibilities of the Chair; and (3) Secretary: record the proceedings of all meetings. (E) Matters referred to the Parks Commission by the City Council or School Board shall be placed on the calendar for consideration and action at the first meeting of the Parks Commission after the referral. (F) Three members of the Parks Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (G) Reconsideration of any decision of the Parks Commission may be had when the interested party for the reconsideration makes a showing, satisfactory to the Chair and/or Public Works Director that without fault on the part of the party, essential facts were not brought to the attention of the Parks Commission. (H) Robert’s Rules of Order are hereby adopted for the government of the Parks Commission in all cases not otherwise provided for in these bylaws. The bylaws can be amended at any meeting by a vote of the majority of the entire membership of the Parks Commission, and by City Council and School Board approval, provided 5 days§ notice has been given to each member of the Parks Commission. (I) Deadline for filing for placement on the agenda for any related parks issue shall be exactly 1 week prior to the meeting the applicant desires to be heard. 24 St. Anthony - Administration (J) Any member of the Parks Commission who shall feel that he or she has a conflict of interest on any matter that is before the Parks Commission shall voluntarily excuse himself or herself, vacate his or her seat, and refrain from discussing and voting on item(s) in question. (K) Any Parks Commissioner who has advanced knowledge that he or she will not be able to attend a scheduled meeting of the Parks Commission, shall notify the Public Works Director at the earliest possible opportunity and, in any event, prior to 3:30 p.m. on the date of the meeting. The Public Works Director shall notify the Chair of the Parks Commission in the event that the projected absences will produce a lack of quorum. (L) The Vice Chair shall succeed the Chair if he or she vacates his or her office before his or her term is completed; the Vice Chair to serve the unexpired term of the vacated office. A new Vice Chair shall be elected at the next regular meeting. (M) The bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Parks Commission by a quorum of the Parks Commission, provided that notice of the proposed amendment be given to each member in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. In addition, any amendment to the Parks Commission bylaws must be approved by the City Council and School Board. (1993 Code, § 306.07) § 32.27 CITY COUNCIL ACTION WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS COMMISSION. If a matter is referred to the Parks Commission and if no recommendation is transmitted by the Parks Commission to the City Council after referral to the Parks Commission, the City Council make take action without the recommendation. (1993 Code, § 306.08) § 32.28 REQUESTS. All requests shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review before the request is submitted to the City Council. (1993 Code, § 306.09) § 32.29 STAFF LIAISON. The Public Works Director or designee will be the staff liaison to the Parks Commission. (1993 Code, § 306.10) THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK