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PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, March 7, 2022 at 7:00PM
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Call To Order
Roll Call
Approval Of Agenda
Approval Of Minutes
Approval Of PK Meeting Minutes
PK 12.20.2021.PDF
Presentations
Citizens For Sustainability Commission Updates
Lona Doolan, Parks Commissioner, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Commission Reports
Pollinator Garden Design Workshop
POLLINATOR GARDEN DESIGN WORKSHOP FLYER DAFT 5.PDF
Other Business
Tree Inventory
Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
2022 Pyramid Mission Statement
Thomas Randle, Councilmember, presenting.
ST ANTHONY PYRAMID MISSION STATEMENT 2022.PDF
2022 Parks & Environmental Work Plan
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
PARKSWP2022.PDF
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.
Adjournment
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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.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEPARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEETING AGENDAMonday, March 7, 2022 at 7:00PMJoin Meeting via ZoomThere is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Call To OrderRoll CallApproval Of AgendaApproval Of MinutesApproval Of PK Meeting MinutesPK 12.20.2021.PDFPresentationsCitizens For Sustainability Commission UpdatesLona Doolan, Parks Commissioner, presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFCommission ReportsPollinator Garden Design Workshop POLLINATOR GARDEN DESIGN WORKSHOP FLYER DAFT 5.PDFOther Business
Tree Inventory
Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
2022 Pyramid Mission Statement
Thomas Randle, Councilmember, presenting.
ST ANTHONY PYRAMID MISSION STATEMENT 2022.PDF
2022 Parks & Environmental Work Plan
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
PARKSWP2022.PDF
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.
Adjournment
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.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
3 DECEMBER 20, 2021
4 7:00 p.m.
5
I.6 CALL TO ORDER.
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8 Chairperson Bellinger called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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II.10 ROLL CALL.
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12 Commissioners Present:Chair Therese Bellinger, Commissioners Michael Guest, James Niemi,
13 and Renee Reed.
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15 Absent:None.
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17 Also Present: City Manager Charlie Yunker, Silverwood Park Supervisor Alyssa
18 Baguss, Citizens for Sustainability Representative Lona Doolan,
19 Green Club Member Addie Aman, Code Official Richard Sonterre,
20 and Public Works Director Jeremy Gumke.
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22 III.APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 20, 2021 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
23 COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA.
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25 Motion by Commissioner Guest, seconded by Commissioner Niemi, to approve the December
26 20, 2021 Parks and Environmental Commission agenda.
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28 Motion carried unanimously.
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30 IV.APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 REGULAR PARKS AND
31 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
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33 Motion by Commissioner Guest, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to approve the September
34 13, 2021 Regular Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes as presented.
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36 Motion carried unanimously.
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38 V.PRESENTATIONS.
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A.40 Silverwood Updates
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42 Silverwood Park Supervisor Alyssa Baguss provided a PowerPoint presentation, noting the
43 mission of the Three Rivers Park District is to promote environmental stewardship through
44 recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system. It encompasses over
45 27,000 acres of parks and trails and serves millions of visitors annually.
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47 Commissioner Reed wondered how Ms. Baguss decides which artists will be presented
48 indoors and outdoors.
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December 20, 2021
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1 Ms. Baguss explained there was an open call for the sculpture in the galleries and both will be
2 promoted online. Anyone from the public can apply and submit their work. There is a list of
3 things that need to be entered and there is a team of people looking at the applications. A
4 selection will be made and the gallery coordinator at the park will assist with that.
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6 Chair Bellinger thanked Ms. Baguss for the presentation.
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B.8 Citizens for Sustainability Update
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10 Ms. Lona Doolan, 3511 Harding Street, appeared before the Commission to provide the
11 Citizens for Sustainability Parks & Environmental Commission Update. She provided a
12 PowerPoint presentation.
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14 Chair Bellinger thanked Ms. Doolan for the presentation.
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C.16 ISD 282 Green Team Grant Summary
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18 Ms. Addie Aman, St. Anthony Village High School 9th grader, Green Club member, provided
19 a PowerPoint presentation on ISD 282 Green Partner Grant.
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21 Commissioner Reed indicated the presentation was done very well and asked in the middle
22 school and high school, how many students participate in this, there was mention about “The
23 Leap”.
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25 Ms. Aman indicated in The Leap there were close to thirty students and approximately fifteen
26 students in the middle school Green Team. She explained she was not sure what the numbers
27 were on the High School Green Team and Ecology Club.
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29 Chair Bellinger also thought the presentation was well done and thanked Ms. Aman from the
30 presentation.
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D.32 Pickleball Courts
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34 None.
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36 VI.COMMISSION REPORTS.
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38 Commissioner Reed indicated she had a request from Lana regarding her participating on the
39 Planning Committee for Ramsey/Hennepin County, the suburbs that are in those counties. She
40 noted she would be representing St. Anthony. She asked if the Commission would have any
41 concerns with her representing the City. She noted she would like to find out more about this
42 and bring it back with more information.
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44 The Commission did not have an issue with Commissioner Reed participating in the Planning
45 Committee.
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December 20, 2021
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2 VII.OTHER BUSINESS.
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A.4 Concept Review for Dedicated Pickleball Courts
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6 City Manager Charlie Yunker explained that St. Anthony has experienced a growing interest
7 in pickleball and as such, the Parks and Environmental Commission has been presented with
8 regular updates on the topic. At its previous meeting on September 13, 2021, the Commission
9 was presented with three options to repair the condition of the tennis court on Silver Lane
10 with shared striping for pickleball. Since that time, the cracks have been filled, sealed, and
11 painted. In the meantime, Saint Anthony staff have been pursuing options to add pickleball
12 courts to the City’s Parks system. Discussions consisted of adding pickleball striping to the
13 newly reconstructed tennis courts near City Hall, reconstruction of the tennis court with
14 shared pickleball striping on Silver Lane, constructing pickleball courts in the existing hockey
15 rink at Central Park, or finding available green space for construction of new pickleball
16 courts.
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18 Mr. Yunker displayed a diagram of the tennis courts and City Hall and explained they are
19 heavily used by local and non-local residents and the High School tennis teams for tennis
20 play, the tennis court on Silver Lane has limited capacity for expansion due to a lack of
21 existing infrastructure, and available green space is very limited in the City. He explained that
22 a proposal was pursued by City staff to construct pickleball courts in the hockey rink at
23 Central Park. The proposal has been received and reviewed and would include excavation,
24 grading, paving, and striping. The cost proposal received is $75,000.
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26 Mr. Yunker asked the Commission to discuss and provide feedback for the City Council on
27 the following:
28 Is adding dedicated Pickleball courts somewhere in the park system is a priority for the
29 City?
30 If so, is the Central Park ice rink the best option?
31 Any other aspects the City Council should consider
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33 Commissioner Niemi asked if there were any concerns with putting ice over the blacktop.
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35 Mr. Yunker explained there are ways to do that by putting a membrane in between. This does
36 mean that a pickleball court will wear out faster than a tennis court because ice would
37 purposefully be put over concrete.
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39 Commissioner Reed asked how many Pickleball Courts the City could get in that space.
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41 Mr. Yunker explained six could be squeezed in to the space. More discussion will happen if
42 this is approved.
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44 Chair Bellinger asked if the hope would be that these Pickleball Courts would be used for
45 tournaments.
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December 20, 2021
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1 Mr. Yunker indicated that was correct.
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3 Chair Bellinger asked if this would be a revenue producer for the City.
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5 Mr. Yunker indicated it would not. The dynamic in St. Anthony is that Community Services is
6 under the School District which handles the facility rentals and collects those fees. Generally
7 when cities do fees for utilization of city facilities like that, what the city is doing is just trying
8 to recoup staff costs to facilitate that. The fees are not used for upkeep of the Capital
9 Improvements. Typically the infrastructure is all funded by tax levy.
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11 Commissioner Niemi asked if there is talk of redoing the boards in the proposal.
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13 Mr. Yunker explained in conversations with Jeremy they did not see, necessarily, there would
14 be a need for any work on the boards but if this would move forward there would be more
15 details that would be worked out regarding that.
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17 Commissioner Reed asked if the courts would also be open for public use.
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19 Mr. Yunker indicated that was correct. He explained staff is looking for a recommendation
20 because this item has been before the Park Commission a number of times and it is getting to
21 the point to either move forward or not do this.
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23 Commissioner Reed felt the Commission has received enough information on this topic and
24 requests for them and she did see this as a real priority.
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26 Chair Bellinger thought this was a great solution for the demand.
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28 Commissioner Niemi explained he liked the location but parking is still going to be an issue in
29 the summertime because there is baseball, softball and soccer there and the parking is always
30 full as well as City Hall Parking. He thought this is something to be considered as well. He
31 thought the City decided to make dedicated courts at Culver’s Court as well.
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33 Mr. Yunker explained there were concerns about the conditions of the courts, just like at
34 Central Park, and that discussion revolved around how far the City would need to take those
35 repairs because what the City has is a single tennis court that was put in an open spot without
36 really trying to be a destination for an amenity. There are no lights there and no bathrooms
37 with minimal parking. Given its condition and the cost to do a full replacement, it does not
38 really make sense to try to do that because all they would get is four Pickleball Courts, which
39 would not be enough for tournaments and what the club is looking for.
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41 Chair Bellinger thanked Mr. Yunker for the information.
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43 Motion by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner Guest, to recommend the City
44 Council approve the Pickleball Courts as a priority as proposed.
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46 Commissioner Niemi indicated he liked the location but the priority, he was not sure about.
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December 20, 2021
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2 Commissioner Guest indicated he has driven by the Lucky Shots by the Columbia Gold
3 Course and it has been packed in there so he knew there is an interest in Pickleball. He was
4 not sure how much need there is because he had not heard about this until about a year ago.
5 He noted there may be a need for it but was not sure paying seventy-five thousand dollars was
6 a lot for something the City is not sure is needed or not.
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8 Commissioner Niemi explained the presentation had a lot of information there even for area
9 courts and that is the priority piece he was not sure of. He wondered if there are some courts
10 that are not that far away that could be utilized. He thought the location was great but he
11 wondered if the seventy-five thousand dollars could be used for something else that they have
12 been trying to work towards because this just came up in the last year.
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14 Commissioner Reed felt this is a priority to at least have the City Council take a look at this
15 and see whether it can be fit into the budget. She also knew that bike trails are an important
16 issue. She did not know how the City Council decides how to budget. She believed that there
17 is a need for Pickleball Courts and the one over at Culvers Club is not adequate as well as
18 Pickleball becoming more popular, not just with seniors but schools are now teaching it as
19 well.
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21 Commissioner Guest indicated he is not opposed to this but he was trying to understand the
22 entire proposal. He supported the concept and liked the fact that there is a diverse age range
23 playing Pickleball, especially because the community continues to mature. The City wants to
24 make sure it has the amenities for everybody.
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26 Chair Bellinger noted the motion moved.
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28 Mr. Yunker summarized the proposed motion and the Commission accepted.
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30 Motion carried.
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B.32 Aesthetics for St. Anthony Yards
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34 Code Official Richard Sonterre explained that he regularly receives complaints regarding
35 pollinator friendly gardens, natural grasses, and pollinator plants, concerning aesthetics of
36 those gardens, creeping weeds, violation of existing code language regarding weeds, and long
37 grass and non-turf grasses.
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39 Mr. Sonterre stated staff has noticed an increasing level of acceptance for non-traditional yard
40 aesthetics to support environmental sustainability and pollinators in particular. To fit the
41 City’s efforts to support pollinators, maintenance practices on City property the last couple of
42 years have been to minimize the use of herbicides to control weeds on public property. The
43 City is currently studying the uses and application of herbicides including organic and natural
44 products to reduce weeds but maintain a pollinator-friendly environment. He stated the City
45 also planted pollinator friendly plants in gardens on public property.
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1 Mr. Sonterre stated staff would like input on balancing the aesthetics expectation of a
2 traditional suburban lawn vs. pollinator friendly lawn that will be used in possibly adjusting
3 related code language.
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5 Chair Bellinger asked if the current code presented in the information is what is being
6 proposed for change.
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8 Mr. Sonterre indicated that was correct. He noted the code is confusing in two ways. He
9 explained how the code will be changed to make it more clear and will put all of the
10 information in one section. The definitions are the starting point of creating language that then
11 meets to address the desired effects of that language.
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13 Commissioner Niemi asked if staff has received a lot of calls from residents complaining
14 about their neighbors’ yards.
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16 Mr. Sonterre explained a lot is relative to the type of call but it is between the months of June
17 and August where he has to explain to people why he is not enforcing something. He showed
18 some examples of yards that appear not to be in code but actually are with one being designed
19 by an arborist. He welcomed suggestions from anyone as to how the City can advance the
20 process.
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22 Commissioner Niemi asked when staff gets call from neighbors are they directed to the forum
23 or the website to help them self-educate.
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25 Mr. Sonterre indicated he always tries to help the resident understand after he gives them the
26 answers and the education that everything is also available in a print form and where to obtain
27 that information.
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29 Commissioner Reed asked what staff needed to do to change the code.
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31 Mr. Sonterre reviewed the process with the Commission.
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33 Chair Bellinger asked if it would be reasonable to ever talk about acceptable need
34 management options.
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36 Mr. Sonterre thought it was very difficult because there are so many different ways to
37 prescribe a specific or preferred way to remove weeds. He spent an enormous amount of time
38 this past spring and summer researching different products for removal of weeds. There is
39 actually a strong will in the City to use City property as test locations for products that are
40 more environmentally friendly. He also did a lot of work with landscape companies and
41 manufacturers of products that were not chemical based. The problem at this time is that none
42 of the eco-friendly products are effective because the current science is such that these
43 products are non-specific, non-discriminatory so whatever it lands on, weed or grass, it will
44 die.
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46 Chair Bellinger thanked Mr. Sonterre for the presentation.
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C.2 2022 Draft Work Plan
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4 City Manager Charlie Yunker stated the Parks and Environmental Commission is a five-
5 member advisory commission, appointed by the City Council and charged with following the
6 following duties (City Code Chapter 32, Section 32.25):
A.7 To prepare, revise, and maintain a comprehensive, long-term plan for the redevelopment
8 of parks within the City. This plan shall be viewed as a working document that serves as a
9 framework and reference to future redevelopment.
B.10 To make recommendations to and advise the City Council and staff regarding park and
11 environmental issues and ideas.
C.12 To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing
13 innovative park and environmental initiatives improvements, renovations, and plans.
D.14 To work with other communities to explore cooperative arrangements to develop
15 connecting routes in the form of bikeways, walking paths, and corridors of green space
16 wherever possible.
E.17 To investigate funding sources, including requests for increases in the City budget,
18 designated for parks, green spaces and environmental initiatives.
F.19 To seek new areas for additional parks, natural areas, walking paths, bikeways, and green
20 space corridors.
G.21 To generate community involvement in the development of parks, environmental
22 initiatives and their elements.
H.23 To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of City parks and
24 environmental initiatives; and
I.25 To periodically review, re-evaluate, and update the comprehensive park and
26 environmental initiatives plan to reflect current and future park needs of the City.
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28 Mr. Yunker noted in 2022, the Parks and Environmental Commission will focus on the
29 following items:
30 Continue with Citywide Parks cleanup in Spring 2022.
31 Education and outreach in conjunction with community organizations to promote use of
32 the organics drop off site.
33 Explore pedestrian & bike friendly routes.
34 Joint meeting with Planning Commission.
35 Explore water conservation initiatives working with Rice Creek and MWMO watersheds,
36 and partner with schools for water conservation poster contest.
37 Promote Arbor Day and Tree City activities in, including outreach and education to
38 residents and City contractors about tree diversity, climate resiliency, and proper planting
39 techniques.
40 Promote Sustainability Fair at the Community Center.
41 Review results of Tree Inventory.
42 Explore dedicated Pickleball courts be added to the park amenities.
43 Review results of parks
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45 Chair Bellinger asked if in 2022 will the Commission have the two work sessions like in
46 2021.
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2 Mr. Yunker indicated the Commission would have a joint work session with the City Council
3 as well as with the Planning Commission. He also indicated the Park Commission can also
4 have work sessions to review things as well.
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6 Chair Bellinger indicated she found the work sessions to be very helpful and gave the
7 Commission a chance to communicate together when normally they cannot.
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9 Commissioner Guest asked if it would make sense to put on the agenda more fuller discussion
10 about bike and walking paths.
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12 Mr. Yunker indicated that is already on the to do list.
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14 The Commission did not find any changes or additions.
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16 VIII.COMMUNITY FORUM.
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18 There was no one in the audience to speak.
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20 Chair Bellinger thanked the Commission and indicated this was her last meeting. She
21 indicated she has enjoyed being on the Commission immensely and has been a great way for
22 her to be a part of the City and meet people in the City. She thought the City has done a great
23 job of listening to its residents and she has noticed over all of the years the number of changes
24 that have been made which have been terrific.
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26 The Commission thanked Chair Bellinger for her service.
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28 IX. ADJOURNMENT.
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30 Motion by Commissioner Niemi, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to adjourn the December
31 20, 2021 meeting of the Parks and Environmental Commission at 8:13 p.m.
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33 Motion carried unanimously
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36 Respectfully submitted,
37 Sue Osbeck
38 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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Citizens for
Sustainability
Parks &
Environmental
Commission Update
March 7, 2022
Citizens working to create a resilient and sustainable community
1. Pavilion Solar Installation Update
2. Plastic Waste Challenge - February
3. Pollinator Garden Workshop - March
4. Earth Week Activities - April
5. Electric Transportation Event - May
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Agenda
3/2/2022
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•2 panels installed in December
•Connected to grid February 3
•Online monitoring available
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Pavilion Solar Installation By Panel by Month
Total Array by Month
Energy Consumed
Energy Produced
Energy Flow by Day
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February – Hennepin County Challenge
Personal
DashboardTeam Competition
my points
3/2/2022
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Plastic-Free Activities
Daily Actions One-time Actions
Sharing Tips
Did anyone feel a breeze? Is it the warm front moving in today?
Or is it just the whoosh of the middle school green overtaking the
top spot on our plastic challenge competition?
Sure, I needed to amass a small army to do it, but we’ve got
momentum now, folks. And we’re committed to reducing our
plastic consumption!
Best of luck to you over these next weeks.
John
Friendly Motivation
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Pollinator Garden Workshop – March 23
Wednesday, March 23
7:00 pm –8:30 pm
Register through Community Services
CFS / PEC / Community Services collaboration
3/2/2022
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Earth Week Activities
April 16‐24, Neighborhood Clean Up
•We ask families to pickup litter in their neighborhood and
post your work on social media
April 18‐22, Earth Week Challenge in Schools
April 23, 2022 –Park Clean Up Day
•We invite families to join us in the parks
•CFS, Kiwanis, and St. Anthony Garden Club will oversee
cleanup in Trillium, Silver Point and Salo parks
•We invite park commissioners to join us in planning and
overseeing cleanup efforts in Central and Emerald parks
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Electric Transportation Community Event
CFS / Community Services collaboration
May 14, 10:00 – 1:00, Community Center
Find out more at https://bit.ly/May142022
•Electric car and bike show
•Safe bicycle clinic
•Bike ride with a St. Anthony Police Officer
•Hot dogs, popcorn and sno‐cones
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Our children’s future
compels us to act quickly
on our goals to build a
resilient community.
Questions?
3/2/2022
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St. Anthony Village Tree
Inventory
Background
In June of 2020 the city submitted an
application to the Hennepin County Healthy
Tree Canopy Grant program to assist with the
funding of a tree inventory survey pertaining
to trees located within the city right-of-way in
Hennepin County. The city has been a
member of Tree City USA since 2016 and
values the fostering of a healthy urban tree
canopy. A grant in the amount of $5,000 was
awarded to complete the survey, which will
allow the city to apply for future grants from
Hennepin County related to tree care. The city
partnered with Tree Trust, a local non-profit
program, to complete the tree inventory. The
survey was completed in the winter of 2021.
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Statistics
•Number of trees: 832
•Tree Cover: 8 acres
•Most common species: Freeman
maple, Norway maple, White
spruce
•Pollution removal: 354 pounds/year
•Oxygen production: 16 tons/year
•Structural value: $941,000
Tree Species
•Increase species diversity: Increased tree diversity can minimize the
overall impact or destruction by a species-specific insect or disease
•Reduce invasive species: 13% of the tree population surveyed are on the
MN DNR state invasive species list (Norway maple, Russian olive, Black
locust, etc)
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Air Quality Improvement Strategies
Strategy Result
Increase the number of healthy trees Increase pollution removal
Sustain existing tree cover Maintain pollution removal levels
Maximize use of low VOC‐emitting trees Reduces ozone and carbon monoxide formation
Sustain large, healthy trees Large trees have greatest per‐tree effects
Use long‐lived trees Reduce long‐term pollutant emissions from planting
and removal
Use low maintenance trees Reduce pollutants emissions from maintenance
activities
Reduce fossil fuel use in maintaining vegetation Reduce pollutant emissions
Plant trees in energy conserving locations Reduce pollutant emissions from power plants
Plant trees to shade parked cars Reduce vehicular VOC emissions
Supply ample water to vegetation Enhance pollution removal and temperature reduction
Plant trees in polluted or heavily populated areas Maximizes tree air quality benefits
Avoid pollutant‐sensitive species Improve tree health
Utilize evergreen trees for particulate matter Year‐round removal of particles
Oxygen Production
Oxygen production is one of the most commonly cited benefits of urban
trees. The annual oxygen production of a tree is directly related to the
amount of carbon sequestered by the tree, which is tied to the
accumulation of tree biomass.
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Air Pollution Removal
Poor air quality is a common problem in many urban areas. It can lead to
decreased human health, damage to landscape materials and ecosystem
processes, and reduced visibility. The urban forest can help improve air
quality by reducing air temperature, directly removing pollutants from the
air, and reducing energy consumption in buildings, which consequently
reduces air pollutant emissions from the power sources. It is estimated that
trees remove 354.1 pounds of air pollution (ozone (O3), carbon monoxide
(CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), particulate matter less than 2.5 microns
(PM2.5)2, and sulfur dioxide (SO2)) per year.
Next Steps
The completion of the Tree Inventory qualifies the city to apply for future
County grants.
Data collected will be integrated into the city’s GIS system for monitoring
and updating the tree canopy.
Continue to seek direction and priorities from the Parks and
Environmental Commission.
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Summary
Understanding an urban forest’s
structure, function, and value can
promote management decisions that
will improve human health and
environmental quality. The Tree
Inventory provides valuable data that
will be used to monitor current trees
within the right-of-way, future species
selections, and future tree planting
locations.
2022 Mission
To be a progressive
and welcoming Village that
is walkable, sustainable and safe.
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VISIO N
Saint Anthony is an innovative and vibrant community that values our
unique environment, providing a full range of quality services, and is
a thriving city in which all people can live, work, learn and play. …………………………………………………………………
Environmental
Stewardship
STR A TEGI C INIT I A T IVE S
Safe, Sound
& Progressive
Community
G O A L S
Environmental
Responsibility
Quality
Infrastructure
Civic
Engagement
Thriving
Neighborhoods
Communicate
Transparently &
Effectively
Safe & Secure
Community
Fiscal &
Organizational
Strength
A C T I O N S T E P S
Continue
phosphorus
reduction initiative
Continue a rain
barrel & rain garden
workshop
Maintain highest
GreenStep Cities
status
Promote Annual
Water Challenge
Continue solar
garden participation
& explore expansion
Continue Fix-it
Clinics & TechDump
Maintain Tree City
certification
Comply with MPCA
MS4 Phase 2
Explore single-hauler
organized collection
of recycling, waste,
organics
Explore traffic safety
on County roads
Continue LED lighting
upgrades city-wide
Review adequacy of
public facilities
Water Tower and
Ground Storage
Facility Maintenance
Seek electric vehicle
charging station grants
Complete 2022
street utility project
Explore options for
connecting Mpls Park
Board Grand Rounds
Missing Link
Explore green space
vs. density in Silver
Lake Village
Explore green space
options in southern
SAV
Explore Dog Park
Support Police
Department
Strategic Initiatives
Continue Family
Services Collaborative
initiatives support
Participate in Night
to Unite
Continue youth
engagement activities
Attract diverse
attendees to the
Community Academy
Encourage
engagement with
City commissions
Expand locations of
Coffee w/t Council
Monitor flavored
tobacco ordinances
in surrounding cities
Plan future Sister
Cities visit to Salo
Evaluate services/
policies/procedures
through equitable lens
Ensure city code
reflects sustainability
initiatives
Explore
redevelopment of
City-owned property
Enhance Mental
Health Awareness &
Resources for staff
Improve welcoming
of new residents to
St. Anthony Village
Monitor trends
related to single
family zoning district
density/uses
Explore limits on
rental licenses of
single family homes
Enhance
sustainability tour
interactive map
Enhance use of
imagery & videos in
city communications
Explore options for
Mass Emergency
Communications
Build upon existing
engagement with
community orgs.
Implement
enhancements to
city newsletter
Conduct
community survey
to help inform
decisions
Enhance official
notification avenues
for public hearings
Continue operational
audits of police officer
body cameras
Continue public safety
community outreach
opportunities
Explore pedestrian &
bike-friendly routes
Participate in public
safety joint mental
health initiatives
Foster connection to
mental health services
for residents with
existing resources
Upgrade Police
Department Records
Management System
Explore Fire
Department Medical
Skillset Expansion
Continue in regional
engagement regarding
public safety
Track grant
outcomes & locate
new opportunities
Maintain cooperative
ventures with other
entities & explore
expansion
Support professional
development
Review staffing,
compensation,
benefits and
organizational
structure
Expand online city
services on website
Develop exit plan for
existing TIF districts
Establish sanitary
sewer Inflow &
Infiltration reduction
policy
Plan 2023 budget and
tax levy
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City Council Approved __________
St. Anthony Village Parks and Environmental Commission
2022 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 2022, the Parks and Environmental Commission will focus on the following items:
Continue with citywide Parks cleanup in Spring 2022.
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, including outreach and education to residents and city contractors
about tree diversity, climate resiliency, and proper planting techniques.
Promote Sustainability Fair at the Community Center.
Review results of Tree Inventory.
Explore dedicated Pickleball courts be added to the park amenities.
Review results of parks evaluation
Complete annual walk-though of all City parks