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Home My WebLink AboutPK PACKET 03072022 WorksessionCITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEETING AGENDA Monday, March 7, 2022 at 6:00PM Join Meeting via Zoom There is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Roll Call Approval Of Agenda Presentations Commissioner Orientation Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting. PRESENTATION.PDF STANDING RULES OF CONDUCT 2022.PDF Yard Aesthetics & Pollinators Discussion Mark Sitarz, Fire Chief, presenting. COVER MEMO.PDF Other Business 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. I. II. III. A. Documents: B. Documents: IV. V. 3/2/2022 1 City of Saint Anthony Village New Commission Member Orientation A Village Within the City Mission Statement Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe. 3/2/2022 2 Agenda The City City Departments Parks & Environmental Commission Special Laws and Concerns for Commissioners The City Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe. 3/2/2022 3 The City 2.35 Total Square Miles 9,257 Population 20% seniors 20% children $322,000 medium home value 40% without a mortgage 1,508 acres overall 44% Residential 8% Commercial/Industrial 14% Streets/Utilities/Railroad 34% Open Space/Park/Water Current Households: 48% Single Family Detached 52% Attached Household “Tenure”:57% Owner-occupied 40% Renter-occupied 3% Vacant Affordability:65% of all housing affordable to households at 80% of Average Median Income The City 854 cities in MN Statutory Plan B Mayor & Council - policy and legislative City Manager - administration and operations 120 employees 3/2/2022 4 City Departments Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe. Organizational Chart 3/2/2022 5 Administration City Manager The Administration Department administers city government within the guidelines of State law and policies established by the City Council. The City Manager supervises the Administration, City Clerk, Finance, Police, Fire, Public Works and Liquor Departments in addition to the consulting planning, legal, and engineering services. Assistant to the City Manager (City Clerk) The Assistant to the City Manager supports the City Manager with day to day operations and special projects. As City Clerk, the position is responsible for the preparation, maintenance and publication of official records, documents, resolutions and ordinances as well as the maintenance of the City’s website and communications coordination. In addition, the position is the point of contact for elections administered by Ramsey County. Human Resources Coordinator & Deputy City Clerk The Human Resources Coordinator & Deputy City Clerk is primarily responsible for the human resources function in the City. Administering all the benefit programs, arranging informational meetings with benefit providers, and generally serving as a resource for staff needs. The position supports the City Manager, and performs many City Clerk functions. Communications Coordinator The Communications Coordinator is shared with the St. Anthony-New Brighton School district and works in conjunction with the Assistant to the City Manager to handle messaging, produce the quarterly newsletter, and support all departments in their communications and outreach efforts. City Planner In 2019, the city selected Northwest Associated Consultant, Inc (NAC) to provide all planning related work for the city to be more efficient with the services provided to residents and be conscious of planning expenditures. The planner reviews land use and development applications, work with residents on a variety of home improvement projects, and advises on long range planning for the City. Finance Department Mission Statement Ensure that City resources and assets are managed effectively to provide residents with the City services desired and to sustain the City’s infrastructure for current and future residents. Responsibilities: •Budget Preparation and Administration •Manages Annual Audit •Accounts Payable and Receivable •Debt Management/Bond Issuance •Utility Billing •Fixed Asset Oversight •Investments •Payroll •Licenses & Permits 3/2/2022 6 St. Anthony Police Safety Through Service The St. Anthony Police Department takes pride in our high quality service. "Safety Through Service" is our motto. Our emphasis is on arresting offenders, preventing crime, solving problems, and increasing the overall quality of life for those we serve. In addition to providing police services for the City of St. Anthony, we provide services to the city of Lauderdale. •20 full-time Police Officers •16 volunteer Reserve Officers •1 full-time Community Service Officer St. Anthony Fire Demand the Best The St. Anthony Fire Department is committed to excellent service to our community. We demand the best from ourselves and others while minimizing the loss of life, loss of property, and environmental damage from the adverse effects of fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous conditions. The Fire Department is responsible for the House Code, Code Enforcement and Emergency Management. •7 full-time Firefighters – 24 hours a day •27 Paid-On-Call Firefighters •Responds to all medical and fire calls 3/2/2022 7 St. Anthony Public Works Livable and Sustainable The Public Works Department’s mission is to deliver superior design, construction, operation and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure. From quality roads to clean water, and by continually improving our efficiency and effectiveness, we strive for a more livable and sustainable village. 14 full-time employees 5 Divisions Building Maintenance Parks Division Streets Division Vehicle Maintenance Water/Sewer Division Parks The City Parks Division maintains a total of six primary parks (Emerald, Central, Tower, Salo, Silver Point, and Trillium). In addition, the Parks Division maintains the City's ice skating rinks, which are open from about December through February, weather dependent. Emerald Park Central Park 3/2/2022 8 St. Anthony Engineering The City of St. Anthony City Engineer is WSB & Associates. They have served in this capacity with the City since 1996. The roll of the City Engineer is to: •Prepare Feasibility Studies, •Make Recommendations on Infrastructure Needs, •Prepare Construction Plans, Speciation's and Solicit Bids •Prepare Assessments •Manage Construction and Contracts Current Priorities Include: •Street and Utility Reconstruction Program •Flood Reduction •Sustainability Efforts St. Anthony Liquor Operation Mission Statement: Our goal is to control the sale of alcohol beverages to minors and intoxicated persons while simultaneously generating revenue to the community, in accordance with City, State and County liquor laws and ordinances. The Liquor Operation contributes 100% of their profits back to the City’s General Fund. 3/2/2022 9 City of Excellence Award Winner “In an era of finite resources and increased demand, the City of St. Anthony Village has found collaboration to be fundamental to our mission of providing existing and expanding services to our community members. Forging a network of collaboration with numerous government entities, the City has been able to build relationships that enable us to maintain and expand a variety of city services throughout our departments that may have otherwise not existed”. Parks & Environmental Commission Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe. 3/2/2022 10 Governance Nested Bowls Nested bowls: a metaphor about empowerment, trust and reasonable interpretation. Example in discussing with commissions and recommending policy. The outer bowl controls the set of bowls. Commission’s fingerprints should be on outer bowl. Annual Goal Setting Retreat Be in the Moment The City of Saint Anthony is widely respected as a cohesive group that works well together as a team, shares mutual respect, and understands roles and responsibilities. The City Council and staff share a great sense of pride in working together for the best interests of the citizens of the community. The work sessions are recognized for positive, healthy and productive discussions. Each individual opinion is respected and all ideas are welcome. This is an important priority and post session feedback reinforced this outcome for the discussions that took place. 3/2/2022 11 The “PYRAMID” Short & long term goals Creates creativity & innovation The Mayor, Council, City Manager, Department Heads and City Engineer review the ideas generated from the Thursday’s Long Term Vision/Priorities discussion. Each year the Pyramid’s Action Steps are updated. Governmental Authority City’s Authority Authority to act must be found expressly in Minnesota law or be inferred from such law City’s authority may be pre-empted by state or federal law Councilmember’s Authority Council must approve contracts and other significant actions of the City by a vote of the Council as a whole Role of the Mayor •Official head of city •Signs official documents •Presides over and preserves order at council meetings •Votes as member of council •Represents all residents •Chair of the Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Role of a Councilmember •Community leadership At-large: represent all residents •Legislating for city •Stewards of city assets •Member of the Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Role of a Commissioner •Review and recommend to the council •Represent all residents 3/2/2022 12 Powers and Duties Planning Commission 32.06 POWERS AND DUTIES. The Planning Commission will: (A) Review and make recommendations to the City Council as to a comprehensive municipal plan, including the land use plan, a community facilities plan, a transportation plan, and recommendations for plan adoption and execution; (B) Consider and make recommendations to the City Council as to all proposed subdivisions and plats; (C) Consider and make recommendations to the City Council as to all proposed amendments to Chapters 151 and 152 of this code regarding subdivisions and zoning; (D) Consider, hold hearings, and make recommendations on conditional use permit applications; 2010 S-2 18 St. Anthony - Administration (E) Review all applications for variance to zoning, hold hearings, and make recommendations to the City Council; and (F) Review requests for sign variances. (1993 Code, § 305.06) Powers and Duties Parks & Environmental Commission 33.25 POWERS AND DUTIES. The Parks and Environmental 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 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. 3/2/2022 13 Stay Connected Notify Me Sign up to receive updates on specific subjects.Alert Center Sign up to receive updates on snow plowing and public safety alerts. Calendar Sign up to receive notifications of added/modified meetings and community events. News Flash Sign up to receive notifications of added/modified news flash. We typically use the news flash for highlighting certain events, initiatives, and important messages. Government Jobs Sign up to receive notifications when a new job has been added or modified. Ask the City Use this form to ask City Staff questions. Special Laws and Concerns for City Comissioners •Open Meeting Law •Ordinance vs Resolution vs Motion •City’s Policies •Gift Law •Conflicts of Interest •Contract Authority •Data Practices •Complaints •Crisis Communications 3/2/2022 14 Open Meeting Law What is it? A requirement that pubic meetings must be open to the public. A “meeting” means a quorum of elected officials (here, three) where City business is discussed. Some meetings may be closed, and certain meetings must be closed. Rule A meeting of a public body must be open to the public and can only be held after advance notice of the meeting has been given unless an exception applies Purpose Protects public’s right to be informed Who Cares? Residents and especially the press “But I didn’t think that was a meeting!” •Before or after an open meeting •Social gatherings where 3 or more Commission Members attend and City business is discussed •Serial meetings •Phone •Email Penalties •Bad press •Commission member subject to $300 fine and forfeiture of office after three intentional violations •Attorney fees (up to $13,000) may be assessed against the City Policies Use of E-Mail •City-issued email address only for City business •Do not “Reply All” •Public nature of e-mail •Retention of e-mail •Public right to inspection 3/2/2022 15 Motions, Resolutions, and Ordinances – What’s What? Ordinance •Is the highest and most authoritative form of action a City may implement. An ordinance is intended to be a permanent law, although it can be repealed. Resolution •Less formal than an ordinance and do not have same enforcement provisions as an Ordinance. Resolutions are used for administrative or executive matters or for statements of policy. Motion •Are used to provide acknowledgements or for giving direction. Gift Law Elected and local officials, including employees, may not receive a gift from any “interested” person. An interested person is one who has a direct financial interest in a decision that a local official is authorized to make. Exceptions •Campaign contributions •Food or beverage at a meeting where a person is presenting •Other exceptions (that mostly relate to items with insignificant value) 3/2/2022 16 Conflicts of Interest A conflict of interest occurs when an individual has a personal interest (direct or indirect) in a Council decision (or another decision made in his or her official capacity). Three categories of potential conflicts •Contractual •Incompatible offices •Self-interest in non-contractual matters Contractual Conflicts What is it? A personal financial interest in a contract with the City. Rule Prohibited unless a statutory exception exists Purpose Protects public money Exceptions •Designating a bank or newspaper •Contracting for goods or services that are not competitively bid •Several other minor exceptions Procedure if a contractual contract exception exists •Disclose interest and abstain from discussions •Abstain from vote •Council must approve contract by unanimous vote •Additional requirements for most exceptions Penalties •Bad press •Contract void •Gross misdemeanor ($3,000/one year prison) 3/2/2022 17 Non-contractual Self Interest Conflicts What is it? A personal financial interest in a non-contractual decision Rule Self interest conflicts are prohibited, but the application of the rule is very fact specific Procedure •City Manager will contact City attorney for analysis •Disclose interest and abstain from discussions •Abstain from vote Penalties •Bad press •Council decision can be reversed •Personal liability Data Practices Act What is it? “Government data” means all data collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated by state or local government, regardless of its physical form, storage media, or conditions of use. Paper documents, email, CD-ROMs, videotape, and computer files are all forms of “government data.” Rules •Commission Members receive Information that is Public, non-Public, Confidential, and Private. •Staff will try to inform you of the type of information you are receiving. •Correspondence and email may contain private or confidential data. •Limited personnel data is public. •Public has limited access to government data based on data’s classification. •An individual who is the subject of data has limited access to data regarding him/herself. •Commission members are not delegated by the City with the authority to determine how data is characterized or respond to data practices act requests. •All requests for data should be directed to the City Manager. 3/2/2022 18 For more information contact: Planning Steve Grittman City Planner 612-951-1100 sgrittman@nacplannng.com Parks & Environmental Commission Jeremy Gumke Public Works Director 612-782-3441 jeremy.gumke@savmn.com Welcome 2022 CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE STANDING RULES FOR CONDUCTING COMMISSION MEETINGS INTRODUCTION In the belief that the best decisions are made by the best informed decision makers and that public decisions are best served when the public has every opportunity to present views, the following rules are established to govern regular and special Commission meetings as well as formal public hearings. There are several goals behind these rules. In general, free and open discussion by all interested parties should be an essential part of the decision making process. The process should have as little procedural overhead as possible. Time is better spent on substantial matters rather than performa matters. MEMBERSHIP The formal Commission membership consists of seven Planning/five Parks Commission members. . All have one vote each and all can introduce motions. For purposes of leading the meeting, the Chair, or in the absence of the Chair, the Vice-Chair will be considered the Chairperson. A quorum is required to do official business and a quorum of the Commission consists of four Planning and three Parks members. Meetings of the Commission shall be held on the third Tuesday (Planning) of each month and on the first Monday quarterly (Parks) at 7:00 pm. Commission work sessions will be called from time to time, as deemed necessary. RULES Order of Business The following shall be the order of business of the Commission: CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 2022 PUBLIC HEARING (Planning) REPORTS PRESENTATIONS OTHER BUSINESS COMMUNITY FORUM Individuals may address the Commission about any Commission business item not included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, state their name and address for the secretary’s records, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the Commission will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a upcoming agendas. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Should be germane to the duties of the Commission ADJOURNMENT AGENDA To be considered, an item must on the agenda and the agenda must be distributed to all the Commission members and any other persons having responsibility for an item at least three working days prior to the meeting. An agenda can be modified with addendum by a majority vote but this should be used only for minor items or items with extreme time constraints. With there being cable TV and in-person audience, who are not as familiar with each item, the Chair will give a brief explanation of each item as it is addressed. The order of items on the agenda need not be followed absolutely. The Chair may adjust the order in the interest of: ▪ Filling in time before a scheduled item, i.e. a public hearing. ▪ Grouping several items to best make use of consultant time. ▪ Accommodating individuals who have attended the meeting specifically to provide input on an item. 2022 PROCESS FOR REGULAR AND SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETINGS For these proceedings the Commission will use the “open discussion” procedure. That is, discussion is open to any member before or after a motion is made. The privilege is also extended to the staff, and any of the consultants who may have an interest in or can contribute to the item at hand. The Chair can make liberal use of the “unanimous consent” procedure. That is, items that in the judgment of the Chair are likely to be unanimously approved can be introduced for approval with the statement: “If there are no objections, stands approved (or denied).” If any Commission member has an objection, the item reverts to the standard motion procedure. This “unanimous consent” procedure cannot be used for items requiring formal votes, i.e., resolutions or for approval of the consent agenda. The standard motion procedure is that each motion requires a second. This also applies to amendments. Any motion, by any member shall be reduced to writing upon request of any member. No motion shall be put to a vote until it has been stated by the maker at the request of any member of the Commission. To eliminate confusion, only one amendment will be considered at a time and that amendment must be germane to the motion. An amendment cannot itself be amended. If a change to an amendment is deemed appropriate, the amendment should be withdrawn and reintroduced accordingly. The general mode of voting will be by acclamation but with enough clarity that individual votes can be recorded in the minutes. If in doubt, any member can request clarification. Each individual’s vote will be entered in the minutes. Any member may abstain from voting or disqualify themselves. The reason for disqualification or abstention must be stated by the member and entered into the minutes. If a member disqualifies them self, they may leave the room while the issue is being considered. Roberts Rules of Order (revised) shall govern the Commission procedures not covered by the Standing Rules of the Commission. The meeting will be recorded, and the recording will be retained for three (3) months following approval of the minutes of the meeting. The standard retention can be extended if in the judgment of the Mayor, City Clerk or any other Councilmember, such action is warranted. If the Commission action is the result of a resident request and that request is denied in whole or in part, reasons of the fact supporting the denial will be made part of the public record. 2022 PROCESS – PUBLIC HEARING (Planning Commission) Since a public hearing is a more formal procedure and often requires certain procedures and actions to be legal, the meeting rules are changed accordingly. The primary aim of a public hearing is to take input from the public. To accomplish this in the most effective manner, the Chair will introduce the hearing with an explanation of the issues. The Chair will give this explanation or a person designated by the Chair . The use of explanatory visual aids is encouraged. Following the explanation, input from the public will be taken. Prior to accepting input though, the Chair will state the areas where input will be appropriate, the maximum time to be allotted to any individual presenter and any other procedural rules deemed appropriate to guarantee that all concerned parties have a fair and adequate opportunity to be heard. All individuals wishing to speak must fill out and submit an identification form and speak in to a recording microphone. Individuals not wishing to speak in public may provide a written statement. The Planning Commission may take up to 15 minutes to review written statements presented at the meeting. If the Commission decides not to act on the issue at the public hearing meeting, it may by majority vote extend the time where written input will be taken to a day not later than one week before the next meeting where a deciding vote is planned. All speakers are to address the commission, expected to be business like, to the point and courteous. Anyone not abiding by these rules will be considered out of order. Everyone who wishes, will have a chance to address the Planning Commission, citizens must address all questions and comments to the Chair, who will then determine who will answer them. Questions will be answered when all persons have had a chance to speak. Only one person may speak at a time. Citizens are urged to be polite and quiet as comments are made to the Planning Commission. Applauding or other displays of approval or disapproval are inappropriate during Planning Commission proceedings. No one will be given an opportunity to speak a second time until everyone has had an opportunity to speak initially. Please limit second presentation to new information and not rebuttals. The Planning Commission will refrain from initiating a discussion during the public input phase of the hearing except to clarify points brought up. When public comments are completed, the Planning Commission closes the public hearing and starts its own discussion. The audience is welcomed to listen quietly to the discussion but is requested not to make comments. 2022 Once the public testimony phase is complete, the Chair will announce the public hearing to be closed and the Planning Commission will revert back to its open discussion mode of operation. From this point on, public input will only be appropriate when solicited by the Planning Commission. It shall be the intent of the Planning Commission to vote on the issue at the same meeting as the public hearing and as close in time to the public hearing as possible. Should it be necessary to defer voting until a later date, the procedure will be clearly explained to the audience. If the motion contains conditions, as may occur in conditional use or variance requests, those conditions will be conveyed in writing to the requestor. If the public hearing is the result of a resident request and that request is denied in whole or in part, reasons of fact supporting the denial will be made part of the public record. ANNUAL REVIEW These rules will be reviewed by the City Council. INTERPRETATION The Chair will interpret the rules. However, the Chair’s interpretation can be appealed by any Commission member and can be overruled by a majority vote. MEMORANDUM To:St. Anthony Village Parks & Environmental Commission From:Mark Sitarz, Fire Chief Date:March 7, 2022 Parks & Environmental Commission Worksession Request:Discussion regarding aesthetics for St. Anthony yards (turf grass vs. pollinator friendly) BACKGROUND Staff brought forward to the commission a discussion on pollinator friendly vs. turf grass due to an increasing level of acceptance for non-traditional yard aesthetics to support environmental sustainability, and support pollinators. Staff has also fielded complaints regarding non-traditional yard aesthetics. General direction to staff was to continue to educate homeowners on pollinator practices. Following the Parks and Environmental Commission meeting December 20, 2021, the consensus of the commission was to make adjustments to our city code to allow for pollinator/native species gardens while balancing traditional turf grass lawns. Staff will focus on public education as well as recommendations of the following code amendments for your consideration. CURRENT CODE § 94.32 WEED CONTROL. Any weeds or grasses, whether noxious as defined by law or not, growing outside the traveled portion of any city street or alley, or growing on private property, exceeding the height of 6 inches or which are about to go to seed must be cut or removed by the owner of the abutting property if within the city right-of-way, and by the owner of the property upon which they are growing if they are outside the right-of-way. § 150.094 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (E) Yard cover. Every yard of premises on which a dwelling stands must be covered by lawns and/or ground cover of vegetation, gardens, hedges, shrubbery or related decorative materials and must be maintained. Once an area has been converted to turf grass the land owner shall not allow the turf grass to exceed the height of 6 inches or be allowed to go to seed. No land owner may permit or maintain on the land any growth of weeds, grass, brush or other rank vegetation to exceed the height of 6 inches, any accumulation of dead weeds, grass or brush, or any noxious weeds or plants as defined by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Gardens (pollinator, vegetable, flower, rock, etc.) are permitted types of yard cover, and must be maintained and not encroach on others property or the right of way. NEW CODE DEFINITIONS N a t i v e V e g e t a t i o n : T h o s e n o n - t u r f g r a s s i n d i g e n o u s t r e e s , s h r u b s , w i l d f l o w e r s , g r a s s e s a n d o t h e r p l a n t s t h a t h a v e n a t u r a l l y a d a p t e d t h e m s e l v e s t o t h e c l i m a t e a n d s o i l s o f t h e a r e a b u t r e q u i r e c u l t i v a t i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e t o r e m a i n v i a b l e . N a t u r a l H a b i t a t : S p e c i a l l y u n c u l t i v a t e d v a l u e d a n d s e n s i t i v e h a b i t a t w h e r e u p o n n a t i v e v e g e t a t i o n e x i s t s i n a p r i s t i n e s t a t e a n d p r o v i d e s h a b i t a t f o r a v a r i e t y o f s p e c i e s n a t i v e t o t h e a r e a . S u c h v e g e t a t i o n s h a l l m a i n t a i n i t s e l f i n a s t a b l e c o n d i t i o n w i t h m i n i m a l h u m a n i n t e r v e n t i o n . N o x i o u s W e e d s : A n a n n u a l , b i e n n i a l , o r p e r e n n i a l p l a n t d e s i g n a t e d b y t h e S t a t e C o m m i s s i o n e r o f A g r i c u l t u r e o r t h e C o u n c i l a s i n j u r i o u s t o p u b l i c h e a l t h , t h e e n v i r o n m e n t , p u b l i c r o a d s , c r o p s , l i v e s t o c k , o r o t h e r p r o p e r t y . P o l l i n a t o r G a r d e n : A s p e c i f i c a r e a o n t h e p r o p e r t y p l a n t e d a n d d e s i g n e d , w i t h s p e c i f i c n e c t a r a n d p o l l e n p r o d u c i n g p l a n t s , i n a w a y t h a t a t t r a c t s p o l l i n a t i n g i n s e c t s k n o w n a s p o l l i n a t o r s . I n o r d e r f o r a g a r d e n t o b e c o n s i d e r e d a p o l l i n a t o r g a r d e n , i t s h o u l d p r o v i d e ( b u t n o t l i m i t e d t o ) t h e f o l l o w i n g : v a r i o u s n e c t a r p r o d u c i n g f l o w e r s , s h e l t e r o r s h e l t e r p r o v i d i n g p l a n t s f o r p o l l i n a t o r s , a v o i d t h e u s e o f p e s t i c i d e s , a n d p l a c e s i m i l a r f l o w e r s c l o s e t o o n e a n o t h e r . R a n k V e g e t a t i o n : U n c u l t i v a t e d v e g e t a t i o n g r o w i n g a t a r a p i d r a t e d u e t o u n p l a n n e d , u n i n t e n t i o n a l , o r a c c i d e n t a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s . T u r f G r a s s : C u l t i v a t e d v e g e t a t i o n c o n s i s t i n g o f a h i g h l y m a i n t a i n e d s u r f a c e o f d e n s e g r a s s u n d e r l a i n b y a t h i c k r o o t s y s t e m . V e g e t a b l e G a r d e n : A s p e c i f i c a r e a o n t h e p r o p e r t y f o r t h e g r o w t h a n d h a r v e s t o f a n y h e r b a c e o u s p l a n t w h o s e f r u i t , s e e d s , r o o t s , t u b e r s , b u l b s , s t e m s , l e a v e s o r f l o w e r p a r t s a r e u s e d a s f o o d . W e e d s : U n s u i t a b l e , u n w a n t e d , o r u n c u l t i v a t e d v e g e t a t i o n , o f t e n c a u s i n g i n j u r y o r c o m p e t i t i o n t o t h e d e s i r e d v e g e t a t i o n t y p e . DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR PARKS & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION FEEDBACK Below are the specific items for discussion and feedback for the Parks & Environmental Commission: Discussion of the proposed code amendments by staff Any additional feedback for staff