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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPK PACKET 02222021-WORKSESSIONIf 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. Work Session Agenda Parks and Environmental Commission Monday, February 22, 2021 7:00 p.m. 1. Commissioner Orientation. Therese Bellinger, Parks & Environmental Commission Chair presenting. 2. Review of Parks Conditions. Therese Bellinger, Parks & Environmental Commission Chair presenting. 3. Commissioner Priorities. Therese Bellinger, Parks & Environmental Commission Chair presenting. 4. CFS Recommendations. Therese Bellinger, Parks & Environmental Commission Chair presenting. 5. 2021 Work Plan. Therese Bellinger, Parks & Environmental Commission Chair presenting. 6. Adjournment 1/8/21‐‐St Anthony Parks and Environmental CommissionPark IdeasPark Items Needing Attention 1 Annual Parks Medallion Hunt2 Exercise Stations at Pocket ParksCentralDrainage not good on fields C2 and C33 Dog ParkCentralLittle one basketball court asphalt is in poor shape4 Capitalize on programs in place‐‐how best to do this and what are they CentralLittle one basketball court could have better layout5 Assign Commissioners to be "Park Shepards" CentralDividers for bikes and walkers needed6 Survey the residents for feedback in newsletter‐‐include a prize for incentiveCentralSeveral dead trees7 "Dear Ms. Parks"  column in newsletter8 "Answer the Questions" SurveySilver PointPebble spread at play station is a concern9 Frisbee GolfSilver PointBee lawn needed mowing10 "Adopt a Park"11 Veteran MemorialTrilliumBricks look like they could use some tending to on sign12 Donate a Park BenchTrilliumMulch and plants needed13 How can we raise money to support/improve our parks? TrilliumUnder‐utilized park‐‐has opportunities14 Initiate a volunteer committeeTrilliumPlaque is hidden behind flowers15 Signs at all parks "Please Report  Park Needs To __________________"16 Collaborate with other neighboring city park commissioners SaloOne light is out on the east side of pavilion17 Trillium needs a walking path and sidewalk to Silver Point along 88 SaloNorth side needs "feeding" sign to be more visibleEnvironmental Ideas1 Organic residential curbside pickup2 Pollinator Plant Share for Parks3 Village Clean Up‐Implement an annual day or weekend city‐wide garage sale4 Discuss/plan a Village Tree inventory‐‐analyze and determine where there needs to be more trees planted5 Implement bee lawn incentives for residents6 Extablish a commission seat for a resident who has environmental background"General" Villager Ideas or Comments1 Annual garden competition.  Include categories with judging and awards/recognition2 Noise levels in the city are not being observed‐‐enforce remodeling curfews, etc.3 Mirror Lakes needs paths for walking4 Mirror Lakes‐‐residents are feeding the wildlife.  Post signs?5 Paint, Mark, and Promote the Village Bike Paths6 29th and Stinson need painted crosswalks.  Cars travel through stops signs oftenCFS Goal Planning Ideas1 Review the several bike improvement suggestions presented.  Years 2014 through 20192 Participate in West Metro Cities Climate Action Conversations3 Take up a study on plastic bag ban in St Anthony4 Call for environmental impact sutdy for Central park field changes5 Advocate for Nice ride stations in St anthony6 Take up recommendations for Electric Car charging station at Central park7 Install a walking path in Trillium Park THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 2020 Requests to Parks & Environmental Commission 2040 Comp Plan Goal/Action Requests to Commission How CFS Can Assist Grow a robust urban tree canopy 1. Expand tree plantings in parks and other public spaces 2. Promote residential tree planting of resilient species (e.g. Arbor Day event, tree offering, tree workshop) 3. Evaluate city tree planting policies for solar access considerations  Find resources to use in promoting tree planting  Assist businesses in applying for grants  Engage tree stewards to assist with messaging and planting   Research neighboring ordinances  Provide climate related resources Improve safety and connectivity of city’s bike and ped infrastructure 4. Invite Dan Miller (Mpls Bike Advisory Committee) to March PEC  5. Engage Mpls. Park Board to advocate for a bike path next to the golf course 6. Engage Hennepin County to plan safer access to trail on County Road C 7. Engage Hennepin County to plan bike connections via Stinson Boulevard 8. Engage Ramsey County to reduce traffic lanes on 37th St. 9. Participate in regional Bike and Pedestrian planning entities 10. Select 1 street to paint Bike Boulevard striping and study its usage 11. Install a walking path in Trillium Park that connects to Silver Point Park  Invite Dan Miller to P&E Commission meeting  Plan walk‐about or bike ride for P&E Commission and City Council to experience infrastructure challenges  Evaluate potential bike boulevards options to bring forward  Research Nice Ride station options in St. Anthony  Bring forward recommendations and design options for pathway and plantings in Trillium and Silver Point parks   Contact SAV representative Connie Bernardy to assist with request to Ramsey County to evaluate changes to County Road D traffic flow Reduce city‐wide CO2 emissions reduction 12. Take up recommendation for Electric car charging in St. Anthony 13. Review city vehicle depreciation to identify 1st EV city purchase 14. Evaluate low‐carbon energy supply options to reduce city carbon footprint 15. Conduct campaign to reduce residential vehicle miles traveled 16. Conduct campaign for residential energy conservation 17. Conduct outreach to connect residents to low‐carbon energy supply options  Research grant opportunities  Evaluate public EV charging requirements and alternatives  Organize EV car test drive opportunities   Other 18. Apply for Green Corp volunteer 19. Take up plastic bag ban study 20. Prioritize expanding 2022 organics offering in hauler contracts 21. Address invasive species in city parks and public spaces 22. Participate in West Metro Cities Climate Action Conversations  Assist with Green Corp application   Review policies for sustainability refresh  Audit parks, public and private spaces for problems with invasive species  Organize events to address problem invasive species   CO2 EmissionsBike/WalkTree CanopyOtherP&E CommissionCity StaffOrganizing Sustainability Requests by Role/Function1. Expand tree plantings in parks and public spaces2. Promote residential tree planting (Arbor Day, tree offering, tree workshop)3. Evaluate tree planting policies for solar access considerationsCouncil4. Invite Dan Miller (Mpls Bike Advisory Committee) to learn about surrounding bike connections9. Participate in regional Bike/Ped planning entities10.Select 1 street to paint Bike Boulevard striping and study usage11. Install a walking path in Trillium Park that connects to Silver Point Park5. Engage Mpls Park Board to advocate for bike path next to golf course6. Engage Hennepin Co. about safer access to County Rd C trail7. Engage Hennepin County about bike connections via Stinson Blvd.8. Engage Ramsey Co. about 3‐lane traffic on County Road D12. Take up recommendation for EV car charging in STAV13. Review city vehicle depreciation to identify 1stEV purchase14. Evaluate low‐carbon energy supply options to reduce city carbon footprint18. Apply for Green Corps intern21. Address invasive species in Parks and public spaces19. Take up plastic bag ban study22. Participate in West Metro Cities Climate Action Conversation20. Prioritize expanding organic collection in hauler contractsCFS‐Provide outreach material‐Assist businesses in applying for grants‐Engage tree stewards to assist‐Research neighboring ordinances‐Provide climate related resources ‐Introduce Dan Miller‐Plan walk/bike ride for commission and council members to experience challenges‐Identify potential bike boulevard options‐Research Nice Ride station options‐Bring design ideas and options for pathway and plantings in Trillium and Silver Point parks‐Contact Connie Bernardy to begin/assist with Ramsey County evaluation of County Road D traffic flow‐Research grant opportunities‐Evaluate public EV charging requirements and alternatives‐Organize EV car test drive opportunities‐Assist with Green Corps application‐Review policies for sustainability refresh‐Audit parks, public, and private spaces for invasive species problems‐Organize events to address problemsComp PlanGoal Area15. Campaign to reduce residential vehicle miles traveled16. Campaign for energy conservation 17. Outreach to connect residents to low‐carbon energy supply options THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK WithinGovernmentWithinSchools1H 20212H 2021St. Anthony CollaborationsWithin the CommunityEducation / OutreachProjectsOther Local and State EffortsEducation / OutreachWilshire Park Recycling GrantYouth Stewardship GrantRain Garden WorkshopEarth Week at WilshireEarth Week at SAMSSolar Installation in Central ParkOrganics at Nativity / NCFCPromote EV Charging at Local BusinessEV Charging at Central ParkProjectsSupport Friends of the Parks plantingsSupport Anita Davis capstoneExpand Silver Point Park PlantingsBike Path on golf course roadHenn. Co. Climate Action Plan feedback2021 PrioritiesMN350 – Clean Cars campaignEV Outreach in Village NotesQtly Book ClubColumbia Heights Pollinator ResolutionColumbia Heights Environmental CommissionAdvocate Minnesota Clean Car StandardsPilot 1 Bike BoulevardAdvocate Sustainable Development: Walmart siteNice Ride EV bikes in STAVSafer crossing of County Rd CAdvocate Ramsey Co. 3-lane on 37thStTrillium Park walking pathEV Car ShowCentral Park solar collaborationTree Canopy planting at FaithPollinator SummitSupport 8thGrade Climate CurriculumSupport Green Team StudentsEarth Day Parks Clean-upEarth Week OutreachVegetable Garden WorkshopClimate Change & ForestsWetland Health EvaluationPlan Kiwanis CollaborationSupport GreenStep 5 certification THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK City Council Approved __________ St. Anthony Village Parks and Environmental Commission 2021 Work Plan - Draft The Parks and Environmental 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 and environmental issues and ideas; (C) To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing innovative park and environmental initiatives 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, green spaces and environmental initiatives; (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, environmental initiatives and their elements; (H) To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of city parks and environmental initiatives; and (I) To periodically review, re-evaluate, and update the comprehensive park and environmental initiatives plan to reflect current and future park needs of the city. In 2021, the Parks and Environmental Commission will focus on the following items: • Continue with citywide Parks cleanup in Spring 2021. • Education and outreach in conjunction with community organizations to promote use of the organics drop off site. • 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 activities in 2021, including outreach and education to residents and city contractors about tree diversity, climate resiliency, and proper planting techniques. • Promote 2021 Sustainability Fair at the Community Center. • Central Park solar demonstration project.