HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC WS PACKET 03302023 Joint with ParksCITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
WORKSESSION AGENDA
Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 6:00PM
Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person.
Minutes
Worksession Topics
Climate Action Plan
Bridget Rathsack & Amy Fredregill, WSB Engineering Consulting, presenting.
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Future Worksession Dates, Times And Agenda Items
Adjournment
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St Anthony Village
Climate & Sustainability
Planning Discussion
City Council &
Parks and Environmental Commission
March 30, 2023
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Introductions for Project Kick-off
•City Council
•Parks and Environmental Commission
•City Staff
•WSB Team
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Sampling of Sustainability & Climate-related Projects
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Sustainability Planning Sustainability Staff Augmentation Stakeholder Engagement & Project Management for
MNDOT & MDA
Climate Plans for Cities and Businesses EV Policies for Public Spaces and Private Developments Feasibility Studies for EV Charging
St. Anthony Village Definitions
•From Susty page on SAV website: “Put simply, sustainability is the ability to
be sustained or upheld. Ecological sustainability comprises of a diverse and
productive ecosystem designed for long-term success. Similarly, the diverse
skills and interests of the community ensure the enjoyment of our natural
resources now and in the future.”
•In SAV Sustainability Plan “meeting the needs of the current generation
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs.”
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Historical Climate & Sustainability-related
City Milestones
•2011 Joined GreenSteps program
•2012 Susty Plan with 2030 Vision written by U of M students
•Regional Indicators Initiative participant, 2013 data
•2016 2nd City ever to receive Sustainable City Award
•2017 achieved Step 5 GreenSteps
•2023 Climate Plan in strategic goals for City
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Scaling Similar Efforts
More Comparable
•Mahtomedi Sustainability Plan (5 years)
•Comprehensive chapters
•*** This was a 3-year effort leading to 75 pages
•Red Wing Climate Action Plan (5 years)
Less Comparable
•Edina Climate Action Plan (9 years, 145 pages)
•Annual Sustainability Workplan (Red Wing or Champlin)
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Range of Options to Consider
•Framing: Sustainability, Climate, Energy
•Timescale
•Depth of actions and tactics
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Sustainability
Plan Energy Travel Waste Water Ecological
Health Community
Climate
Action Plan Energy Travel Waste
Energy
Action Plan Energy
Plan Frameworks Across Communities
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Mahtomedi
Sustainability Plan
•Energy
•Travel
•Waste
•Water
•Ecological Health
•Community
Edina Climate Action
Plan
•Buildings and Energy
•Transportation and
Land Use
•Waste Management
•Water and Wastewater
•Greenspace and Trees
•Climate Health and
Safety
•Local Food and
Agriculture
•Climate Economy
Burnsville Sustainability
Plan
•Buildings and Energy
•Renewable Energy
•Fleet, Equipment &
Transportation
•Solid Waste
•Water
•Land Use & Ground
Cover
•Community Health
•Local Food
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Anticipated Timeline
•March –Parks and Environment Commission/City Council discussion regarding scope of Plan
•April –Gather data on existing conditions
•May –Greenhouse gas inventory through Regional Indicators Initiative
•June –Discuss goals with Commission based on data gathered
•July –Seek public input such as through a survey or Open House
•August –Draft the plan based on data, input and discussions
•September –Share draft with Council and Commission
•October –Modify draft plan based on feedback from leaders
•November to December –Commission recommends City Council adopts Plan
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Anticipated Overview of
Climate Plan
1.Vision and Mission.
2.Existing Condition Analysis.
3.Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
4.Climate/greenhouse gas goals with
timelines for goal completion.
5.A menu of strategies and tactics to
achieve goals.
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Proposed Project Approach
Develop a multi-pronged Climate Plan including:
•Analysis of existing conditions
•Analysis of current GHG emissions
•Engagement of key stakeholders to narrow down goals
•Strategies and tactics to achieve goals
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Suggested Discussion Guidelines
•Step back, step forward
•Make sure everyone has time to share their views
•One speaker at a time
•What else would help us have a productive conversation to advance City goals?
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Levers for Advancing Sustainability and Climate
Planning Objectives –Example Template
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Category Goal Comp Plan
Alignment
Council
Strategic
Plan
Alignment
Who leads?
Staff/Dept,
community,
Commission, Council,
public, etc.
Who needs to
be engaged?
Where do we
need to build
capacity? What
is needed?
Progress
Report (metrics
needed, etc.)
(Ex: Energy)
Objectives:
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Discussion
•Initial feedback?
•What might success look like in this plan?
•Plan Horizon Timeframe –3, 5, 10 years?
•Scope categories?
•City role and objectives–education, incentives,
regulatory, etc.?
•Engagement preferences: Survey, events, newsletters,
etc.? How do you want to participate?
•Is there anything else that would make this effort a
success?
•Any other guidance to be mindful of –roles, content,
process and check-ins with Council, engagement,
timeline, etc.?
Thank you!
Bridget Rathsack & Amy Fredregill
brathsack@wsbeng.com, afredregill@wsbeng.com
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How does this fit in with multi year efforts
and what can it lead to?
Plan which sets the goals and strategies
Implement the Plan
Implementation can include
Energy Action Plan
Forestry Plan
Bike and Ped Planning/Complete Streets
Community events and engagement
Additional GreenStep Cities Progress
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