HomeMy WebLinkAboutPK PACKET 06032024CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person.
Call To Order
Roll Call
Approval Of Agenda
Approval Of Minutes
Approval Of PK Meeting Minutes
PK 03-04-2024.PDF
Presentations
Silverwood Park Updates
Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Citizens For Sustainability Updates
Dan Kunitz presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Commission Reports
Introduction Of Minette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
Permeable Paver Policy
Katie Koscielak, WSB Project Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
MEMO-PERVIOUS PAVERS.PDF
Other Business
Hennepin County Ecological Improvement Project
Richard Sonterre, City Code Official, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
RESTOENHANCE PARTNER PLEDGE SAV 24.PDF
ECOLOGICALIMPROVEMENTPLAN_SAV_SILVERPOINTE_CENTRALPARK_PRAIRIES.PDF
2024-CHS-CON -RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF.PDF
Watering Restrictions Enforcement Approach And Non-Compliance Fees
Richard Sonterre, City Code Official, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
IRRIGATION PRACTICES COMPARRISON.PDF
Pickleball Location Discussion
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
Next Meeting
If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk at
612 -782-3314 or email city@savmn.com. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711
Relay.
Our mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding
city services.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEPARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDAMonday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM 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 03-04-2024.PDFPresentationsSilverwood Park UpdatesAlyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor, presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFCitizens For Sustainability UpdatesDan Kunitz presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFCommission ReportsIntroduction Of Minette Saulog, Sustainability CoordinatorCharlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.Permeable Paver PolicyKatie Koscielak, WSB Project Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
MEMO-PERVIOUS PAVERS.PDF
Other Business
Hennepin County Ecological Improvement Project
Richard Sonterre, City Code Official, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
RESTOENHANCE PARTNER PLEDGE SAV 24.PDF
ECOLOGICALIMPROVEMENTPLAN_SAV_SILVERPOINTE_CENTRALPARK_PRAIRIES.PDF
2024-CHS-CON -RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF.PDF
Watering Restrictions Enforcement Approach And Non-Compliance Fees
Richard Sonterre, City Code Official, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
IRRIGATION PRACTICES COMPARRISON.PDF
Pickleball Location Discussion
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
Next Meeting
If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk at
612 -782-3314 or email city@savmn.com. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711
Relay.
Our mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding
city services.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
3 March 4, 2024
4 7:00 p.m.
5
I.6 CALL TO ORDER.
7
8 Chair Fee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
9
II.10 ROLL CALL.
11
12 Commissioners Present:Chair Fee, Commissioners Bakke, Guest, Holiday and Swiontek
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14 Absent: None.
15
16 Also Present: City Manager Charlie Yunker, Public Works Director Jeremy Gumke,
17 Silverwood Park Supervisor Alyssa Baguss, Citizens for
18 Sustainability Representative Dan Kunitz, Code Official Richard
19 Sonterre and U of M Bee Lab Representative Ms. Jessica Helgen.
20
21
22 III.APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 4, 2024 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
23 COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA.
24
25 Motion by Commissioner Guest, seconded by Commissioner Holiday, to approve the March
26 4, 2024 Parks and Environmental Commission agenda.
27
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29
30 IV.APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 4, 2023 REGULAR PARKS AND
31 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
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33 It was noted on page 1 line 8 to correct to Chair Bordeau.
34
35 Motion by Commissioner Holiday, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, to approve the
36 December 4, 2023 Regular Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes as
37 presented.
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39 Motion carried unanimously.
40
41 V.PRESENTATIONS.
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A.43 Silverwood Parks Updates.
44
45 Silverwood Park Supervisor Alyssa Baguss presented a Power Point presentation including
46 2023 Highlights, Visitor Center Art Show, Free Family Fun – Every Month, Preschool Drop-
47 off Series: Doodlebugs, The Art and Sport of Fly Fishing, Celebrate International Sculpture
48 Day, Silverwood On Stage Concerts, Silverwood Park Café, and Silverwood Rental Facilities.
Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2024
Page 2
1 There were 467,000 guests in the park in 2023. Ms. Baguss passed out some information to
2 the Commissioners.
3
4 Chair Fee stated there has been great community outreach on the importance of Silverwood
5 Park to the community. The Three Rivers Park District Board Meeting will be held March 21,
6 2024 and all are invited to attend.
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B.8 Citizens for Sustainability Updates.
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10 Citizens for Sustainability Representative Dan Kunitz presented a Power Point presentation
11 including a Welcome to New Commissioners and Earth Week Parks Cleanup. Interested
12 residents can sign up for meeting reminders and local events at
13 http://citizensforsustainability.org.
14
15 Commissioners are invited to join in planning and overseeing the cleanup efforts.
16 Commissioners Holiday and Guest volunteered. Other Commissioners interested should
17 contact Dan Kunitz.
18
19 Citizens for Sustainability are hosting an irregular book club intended for families including
20 children’s books.
21
22 A letter was received from a member of Citizens for Sustainability asking the Parks and
23 Environmental Commission to look at the Ordinance surrounding permeable pavers. The
24 letter was distributed to the Commissioners. It was from Paul White. Commissioner Holiday
25 asked if Mr. Kunitz has brought the letter to the Planning Commission as they would need to
26 review it as well. Mr. Kunitz stated he is just presenting it since Paul White could not be in
27 attendance. Mr. Yunker stated this should go to City Engineer as a starting point.
28
29 Mr. Gumke stated Public Works has supported Parks Clean-Up Day by providing supplies
30 and tools and picking up the full bags on Monday Morning. Mr. Kunitz needs to let Mr.
31 Gumke know what is needed and where it should be delivered.
32
33 VI.COMMISSION REPORTS.
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35 Commissioner Swiontek had no report.
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37 Commissioner Holiday thanked Mr. Gumke and Public Works for the cardboard collection
38 after the holidays. It was extremely helpful. He asked about the pile of salt in the public works
39 area and what savings have come from the lack of a winter. He noticed trees being cut down.
40 Mr. Gumke stated he will report on the salt at the next meeting in his annual report. The trees
41 being cut down in Central Park are part of the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan.
42
43 Commissioner Guest stated he also appreciated the cardboard collection and believes it should
44 be a monthly event. He asked if the City makes money from the recycling and Mr. Gumke
45 stated it does not. It is part of the waste hauler contract and will be done in January and July
46 each year.
Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2024
Page 3
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2 Chair Fee stated she helped Commissioner Doolan with the Water Conservation Contest.
3 There were 52 posters entered. The winners were recognized at the City Council meeting last
4 week. She attended the Goal Setting Sessions in January.
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6 Commissioner Bakke had no report.
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8 II.OTHER BUSINESS.
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A.10 Beekeeping Ordinance.
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12 City Code Official Richard Sonterre reviewed The draft ordinance provided has been created
13 to meet the guidance given to staff by the Parks and Environmental Commission. The code
14 sections are summarized to assist in the Commission’s discussion and review. Staff found a
15 draft ordinance on the MN Hobby Beekeepers Website and began using this as a basis for the
16 draft Ordinance. Staff also reviewed established language available from Coon Rapids, Falcon
17 Heights, Fridley and Mounds View. The vast amount of language within these City
18 Ordinances appears to have also come from the Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers draft ordinance
19 as well. Each city made some modifications to meet their own specific needs, but on the
20 whole are very similar. Staff engaged Jenny Warner, beekeeping specialist in the U of M
21 Entomology Department/Bee Lab, who reviewed our draft and was fully supportive of its
22 content. Ms. Jessica Helgen, from the U of M Bee Lab was present at the meeting. Copies of
23 the draft ordinance were provided to the Commissioners in PDF form. Mr. Sonterre reviewed
24 the items that were missed from the original draft in excel form that was distributed as part of
25 the meeting packet.
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27 Mr. Sonterre reviewed the proposed ordinance sections:
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29 Section 1 – Identifies and defines key words associated with the language contained within
30 the proposed beekeeping ordinance.
31
32 Section 2 – Establishes a statement of purpose to guide the beekeeping ordinance.
33
34 Section 3 – Defines the requirements for approval of a required beekeeping license.
35
36 Section 4 – Establishes location and setback requirements for an apiary.
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38 Section 5 – Identifies required conditions for the purpose of licensing of an apiary, as well as
39 a basis for inspections and license renewal applications.
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41 Section 6 – Provides policies and practices for inspections and, if needed, revocation of
42 licenses.
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44 Section 7 – Serves to provide guidance for the relocation and removal of an apiary.
45
Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2024
Page 4
1 Mr. Sonterre requested the Commission discuss and provide feedback for staff for the
2 following questions:
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4 Does the Commission have any comments and/or recommendations on the draft
5 ordinance?
6 Would the Commission wish to conduct community engagement around the proposed
7 ordinance?
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9 Next steps will have Staff integrating the Commission’s feedback into the draft ordinance and
10 move it on to the Planning Commission for a future public hearing and comments for
11 recommendation to the City Council.
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13 Commissioner Guest asked how many cities in the area have beekeeping ordinances? Mr.
14 Sonterre stated it appears the majority do but he did not research every City. Are there any
15 barriers to passing these ordinances and Mr. Sonterre stated there are no barriers and no
16 opposition. The number of licenses granted in cities is very small.
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18 Commissioner Holiday asked if a different word for “grandfathering” could be used and Mr.
19 Sonterre stated “compliance” and “non-compliance” will be used. Commissioner Holiday
20 asked which bordering cities have bee-keeping ordinances and Mr. Sonterre stated Roseville,
21 Fridley, Coon Rapids, Mounds View, New Brighton, Minneapolis and St. Paul. Commissioner
22 Holiday asked if the current City Code prohibits the keeping of bees along with the farm
23 animal ordinance. Commissioner Holiday suggested some sort of public notice be shown on
24 the property to advise visitors. He asked about allergies and does that protection go to
25 businesses. Mr. Sonterre stated within 100 feet of the property line. Commissioner Holiday
26 asked if May 31st is the appropriate renewal date given the life cycle of bees. Mr. Sonterre
27 kept it consistent with licenses expiring on the same day. Commissioner Holiday stated that
28 may not be an appropriate day concerning bees. Commissioner Holiday asked if 15 feet is the
29 appropriate minimum distance from a property line and what is the dispersion of bees. Mr.
30 Sonterre stated the 15 feet is greater by 5 feet than any of the other instances. Ms. Helgen
31 explained the dispersion of bees from the entry and the foraging radius is 2 miles. He asked if
32 the number of licenses should be limited since St. Anthony is a smaller community. Ms.
33 Helgen stated a beekeeper cannot control the area of foraging for the bees. If there were too
34 many beekeepers it would not be profitable and keepers would stop doing it.
35
36 Commissioner Bakke asked what would be estimated as to the number of beekeepers within
37 the City. Mr. Sonterre stated Falcon Heights passed their ordinance a year ago and they only
38 have one beekeeper in the City.
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40 Chair Fee asked about the beekeeping course and is there a list of approved courses. Ms.
41 Helgen stated there is one with the U of M and Mr. Sonterre has a list of other courses. Chair
42 Fee asked if 30 feet between buildings and is that enough. Mr. Sonterre stated that varies
43 within the City. The 30 feet from a residential structure should be very easy to maintain. Ms.
44 Helgen explained about water sources necessary. Chair Fee asked if items #6 and #9 aren’t the
45 same in requirements. Ms. Helgen stated that pertains to not leaving frames sitting out for
46 other bees to steal from. She also explained storage requirements.
Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2024
Page 5
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2 Commissioner Holiday asked if sheds are considered residential structures and Mr. Sonterre
3 stated they are not. Mr. Sonterre asked Ms. Helgen if the courses would train the beekeepers
4 on the process and procedures. Ms. Helgen stated it would be included in the online and in-
5 person courses.
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7 Commissioner Swiontek asked about the density of the bees and if they would impact other
8 pollinators. Ms. Helgen stated there has been a lot of research done and no more than 2
9 colonies are allowed on each property.
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11 Commissioner Guest asked what the biggest misconception is around beekeeping and Ms.
12 Helgen stated that it is easy. There is a lot that goes into beekeeping. Managing the bees and
13 disease management is very important.
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15 Commissioner Holiday stated he is concerned about the size of St. Anthony. This may be
16 better as a partnership with Three Rivers Park District. He fears neighbors may have issues if
17 next door to a beekeeper.
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19 Chair Fee asked if there is communication done when such an Ordinance is rolled out to teach
20 the general community. Ms. Helgen stated there are a lot of materials available on the U of M
21 website that beekeepers could give their neighbors. Mr. Sonterre stated information sessions
22 could also be held. The course is a full day in-person. There is also a year 2 class. The online
23 class is modules available for 2 years.
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25 Mr. Yunker stated the next steps is to determine if there is a need for community education
26 before an ordinance is passed. Commissioner Guest suggested moving it onto the City
27 Council for their review. Commissioner Holiday stated based on the No Mow May ordinance
28 that was passed onto Council last year and then finding out Slow Mow Summer was better.
29 He asked if Three Rivers Park District would need to follow the ordinance if someone reached
30 out to them for a partnership. Mr. Sonterre stated the courses are done in early Spring and late
31 Fall. Chair Fee asked if the ordinance is passed immediately and Mr. Yunker stated it would
32 be a few months and would be looking at 2025 for setting up a new colony. Commissioner
33 Holiday asked if Ms. Michaelson was present and whether she had already taken the course.
34 Chair Fee stated Ms. Michaelson wasn’t looking at starting until 2025. Mr. Yunker stated it
35 most likely wouldn’t come before Council until August – September. This will go to the
36 Planning Commission after the Parks and Environmental Commission reviews again in June.
37 Chair Fee asked what would be done in the interim. Commissioner Holiday stated he has the
38 information he needs and would like to consider community engagement. Commissioner
39 Swiontek asked if the public hearing couldn’t happen before it reached the City Council.
40 Commissioner Holiday suggested Commissioners get input from residents individually and
41 report back to the Planning Commission and the City Council. Mr. Yunker stated if there were
42 comments to be passed on they would go to the Planning Commission first. Mr. Yunker asked
43 what the Commission would like to see before June when reconsidering. Commissioner Guest
44 suggested moving forward. Chair Fee agreed.
Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2024
Page 6
1 Motion by Commissioner Guest, seconded by Commissioner Swiontek, to integrate comments
2 into the draft ordinance, staff will discuss Three Rivers and put together an engagement plan
3 and proceed.
4
5 Motion carried on a 4-1 (Holiday) vote .
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B.7 Work Plan Schedule.
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9 Mr. Yunker reviewed at its annual Goal Setting session, the City Council reviewed the draft
10 2024 Work Plan submitted by the Parks & Environmental Commission. There were no
11 changes discussed at that session, and the City Council subsequently approved the work plan
12 formally at their February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting. Staff is proposing the following
13 schedule for the 2024 Work Plan items:
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15 Regular Meetings:
16 March 4, 2024 – Beekeeping Ordinance.
17 June 3, 2024 – Water restrictions – enforcement and non-compliance fees.
18 September 9, 2024 – Review Parks Capital Improvement Plan
19 December 2, 2024 – TBD
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21 Work Sessions:
22 Late Spring/Early Summer – Annual walk-through of all City parks.
23 June 3, 2024 – Review annual walk-through of all City parks.
24 September 17, 2024 – Joint meeting with City Council and Planning Commission on Active
25 Transportation Planning.
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27 Other Work Session Items:
28 Formulate long-term plan for “Well House Park”.
29 Enhance Silver Point Park parking accessibility and future amenities.
30 Exploration of a dog park in the City.
31
32 Ongoing throughout 2024
33 Support City’s Climate Plan Implementation
34 Continue education & outreach in conjunction with community organizations to promote
35 sustainability.
36 Continue collaborations to enhance City green space, including with parks cleanup and
37 pollinator plantings.
38 Continue engagement with Three Rivers Park District on programming at Silverwood Park.
39
40 Mr. Yunker asked the Commission for comments on the proposed schedule.
41
42 Chair Fee stated the plan looks good. Mr. Yunker will schedule. They are hiring for a
43 Sustainability Coordinator and that person hopefully could participate in the tour and would
44 be the primary staffer for the Commission.
45
46 VIII.COMMUNITY FORUM.
Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2024
Page 7
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2 Mr. Dan Kunitz asked about the Sustainability Coordinator posting and the flyer showed a
3 different date for the deadline. Mr. Yunker will have Staff check on that tomorrow.
4
5 IX. ADJOURNMENT.
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7 Motion by Commissioner Guest seconded by Commissioner Holiday, to adjourn the meeting
8 at 8:40 p.m.
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10 Motion carried unanimously.
11
12
13 Respectfully submitted,
14 Debbie Wolfe
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Silverwood Park
Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor
Summer Concerts
Watershed
Liz Sexton
June 6 through July 31, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, June
6 from 6 – 8 pm
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Echo Trail
Laura Ahola-Young
June 6 through July 31, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 6 from 6 – 8 pm
Every second Sunday:
1-3PM, Puppet Art Adventures
2-3PM, Walk with a Naturalist
All ages. Drop-ins welcome!
Free Family Fun - Every Month!
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Skate-the-Park!
A Rollerskating Event at Silverwood
‐Bring your own skates/blades, or
borrow a free pair from Twin Cities
Skaters!
‐Roll around the mile-long paved trail
‐Skate to the music with Northstar
Roller Derby skaters in the
amphitheater
E-COLOGY: Night
Bug Extravaganza!
Friday, June 28th
5-11PM | Free
‐Art and nature activities
for families from 5-8PM
‐Music from The Orange
Goodness, 6:30-8PM
‐21+ activities continue
from 8-11PM
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2024 Float-in Movie
Saturday, July 20th
9-11PM
Free, all ages
Screening:
Disney's James and the
Giant Peach (1996, PG)
Free, outdoor performances
Wednesdays, 6:30-8PM
Thank you to our sponsors:
June 12 | Michael Monroe
June 19 | (Holiday/No Concert)
June 26 | Goatroper
July 3 | Poolboy
July 10 | Beemer & Luke
Enyeart
July 17 | LAAMAR
July 24 | 58 Belvedere
July 31 | SPACEGLOW
August 7 | Jillian Rae
August 14 | We are the
Willows
August 21 | Kavyesh Kaviraj
For more information, visit:
www.SilverwoodOnStage.org
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Returning to Silverwood Wednesday, August 28th!
For more info or tickets, visit www.MixedPrecipitation.org
SILVERWOOD PARK CAFÉ 9 am – 5 pm
Enjoy local and organic coffee drinks, kombucha on tap, and baked goods
50% student discount, weekdays from 2 – 4 PM
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For up-to-date calendars and
rental information, contact
silverwoodevents@threeriversparks.org
Silverwood Rental Facilities
Consider our Island Picnic Shelter
for your spring graduation
celebration or family reunion
Every first Monday of the month:
5-7 PM,Rental Open House
Silverwood Park
Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor
5/29/2024
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Citizens for
Sustainability
Parks &
Environmental
Commission Update
June 3, 2023
Citizens working to create a resilient and sustainable community
Earth Week Parks Cleanup
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Photo Credits: Ann Trench, Miranda Striegel, and Lona Doolan
5/29/2024
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CFS Environmental Stewardship Scholarship
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•SAVHS Local Scholarship Program enables business,
organizations, and groups like CFS to directly offset part of
graduating seniors’ college education (~$40,000 in 2023)
•We recognize two students’ dedication to environmental
stewardship and passion to make a difference with $600
scholarships:
•Campbell Botts & Naomi Teshome
•Thank you!
•Additional applicants dedicated to the environment
•11 family and individual donors
Looking Ahead
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•Collaborating with the new Sustainability Coordinator—
welcome back, Minette!
•Sustainability Fair?
•August 3: CFS booth at VillageFest
MEMORANDUM
To:City of Saint Anthony Village Parks & Environmental Commission
From:Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Date:June 3, 2024 Parks & Environmental Commission Meeting
Request:Consideration of City Engineer’s Policy on Permeable Pavers in Impervious Surface Calculations
BACKGROUND
The Parks and Environmental Commission received a request from a resident at their March 4, 2024 meeting to
review the City Engineer’s policy on pervious pavers.
Currently the City does not consider pervious pavers as impervious surface, and thus cannot be utilized to
increase what would otherwise be impervious surface. The City Engineer provided a memo that describes the
rationale for the current policy, and a recommendation for adjusting the policy with specific conditions.
If the Commission desires, Staff can present the recommendation to Council as part of a future batch of city
code amendments.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COMMISSION FEEDBACK
Does the Commission have any comments regarding the current approach and/or Engineer’s memo?
ATTACHMENTS:
MEMORANDUM FROM THE CITY ENGINEER
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To:Mr. Charlie Yunker - City Manager, St. Anthony Village
From:Justin Messner, PE – City Engineer
Date:05/29/2024
Re:Permeable Pavement and Pavers as Pervious Surface
This memo has been prepared in response to a recent request to accept permeable pavements
and pavers as pervious surface. Currently when reviewing a site plan for impervious surface
calculation, St. Anthony Village considers permeable surface materials (asphalt, concrete, pavers),
artificial turf, and playground surfacing to be impervious.
Regulating impervious surface areas is an environmental effort for the following reasons:
To minimize the volume of stormwater runoff (infiltration)
To improve water quality (filtration)
To reduce urban heat islands
To reduce the rate of stormwater runoff being discharged to Minnesota wetlands, lakes,
and streams
Impervious surface areas displace living vegetation and reduce ecological productivity, and
interrupt atmospheric carbon cycling
Per the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) guidelines, permeable
pavements and pavers can be effective at reducing stormwater discharges and pollutant
concentrations, though their effectiveness can be variable and depends more on the design
of underlying layers and surrounding environmental conditions than surface type.
Throughout the majority of St. Anthony Village, the underlying soils are predominantly tight, clay
soils with low hydraulic conductivity, thus not allowing infiltration and therefore offering minimal
reduction in stormwater runoff. Although reduction in stormwater volume is generally a function of
subsoil infiltration rate and base storage capacity, permeable pavements and pavers can reduce
pollutant concentrations through several processes. The media layers filter stormwater and
promote pollutant removal through physical filtration and biological processes. The subgrade soils
are also a major factor in treatment.
A research study conducted at the Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North
Carolina on the performance of permeable pavement over a tight, clay soil concluded the overall
volume reduction via exfiltration and evaporation was moderate (22%) which was expected given
the limitations of the underlying soil. Volume reduction was understandably lower than studies of
permeable pavements built over infiltrative soils but was achievable to moderate levels by the
inclusion of an internal water storage zone. Furthermore, pollutant loads for nutrients, sediment,
and metals were typically reduced by 70%.
Recommendations:
1.Permeable pavements (asphalt, concrete, pavers), artificial turf, and playground surfacing that
is designed to infiltrate stormwater when maintained is considered impervious surface, but may
be used as a volume-reduction practice in accordance with the table provided below:
Permeable Pavement and Pavers as Pervious Surface
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VOLUME REDUCTION CREDIT SCHEDULE
Hydrologic
Soil Group
Design
Guidance
Volume
Control (VC)
Credit
Calculation
Methods
HSG A
Minnesota
Stormwater
Manual
1-inch credit
over the surface
area
VC = 1/3 x area of
permeable surface
HSG B
Minnesota
Stormwater
Manual
1-inch credit
over the surface
area
VC = 1/4 x area of
permeable surface
HSG C &D
Minnesota
Stormwater
Manual
1-inch credit
over the surface
area
VC = 1/6 x area of
permeable surface
2.To determine the hydrologic soil group, designers shall test the in-situ soil infiltration rate by
two soil pit measurements completed with a double-ring infiltrometer.
3.Permeable pavement and pavers shall be designed in accordance with the Minnesota
Stormwater Manual.
4.For hydrologic soils groups C or D, a 4-to-6-inch diameter perforated PVC (AASHTO M-252)
schedule 40 pipe (underdrain) shall be installed for the full length of the permeable pavement
cell, and non-perforated pipe, as needed, connected to storm drainage system.
5.Over time permeable pavement and pavers become less effective and act more like traditional
impervious surfaces. A stormwater management facility must be designed for maintenance
access and maintained in perpetuity to function as designed.
6.As a condition of permit issuance, a permittee must sign and record on the title a stormwater
facility maintenance agreement, in a form supplied by the City or otherwise acceptable to it,
that provides for perpetual facility maintenance.
7.Permeable pavement and pavers surfaces should be discouraged in areas of commercial or
multi-family traffic.
8.Permeable pavement and pavers surfaces should be discouraged where salt exposure is likely
to occur unless pavers have been sealed with an epoxy or sealant.
9.Permeable pavement and pavers surfaces are highly susceptible to clogging from high
sediment loading runoff areas such as gravel parking lots, routinely disturbed or bare ground
areas, or wooded areas with light ground cover. Pervious pavers should be located away from
these source runoff areas.
10.Permeable pavement and pavers that will infiltrate water into the subgrade soil should be
located a sufficient distance from downgradient steep slopes to minimize the potential for slope
failures or erosion due to seepage.
References:
AS Braswell, RJ Winston, WF Hunt, 2018, Hydrologic and water quality performance of
permeable pavement with internal water storage over a clay soil in Durham, North Carolina,
Journal of Environmental Management 224, 277-287
US EPA, 2021, NPDES: Stormwater Best Management Practice—Permeable Pavements
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 2024, Minnesota Stormwater Manual
MEMORANDUM
To:City of Saint Anthony Village Parks & Environmental Commission
From:Richard Sonterre, City Code Official
Date:June 3, 2024 Parks & Environmental Commission Meeting
Request:Review Ecological Improvement Plan
BACKGROUND
On November 6, 2023, staff attended an information meeting provided by Hennepin County Land
Conservationist / County Agricultural Inspector Matt Stasica. One topic at the meeting was the availability of
funds from a grant the County had acquired for land conservation and habitat restoration. Although the
program primarily seeks out large scale acreage opportunities, the County expressed interest in options for
smaller projects within already developed city settings. To this end, City staff invited County staff to tour the
City and evaluated locations for potential habitat restoration and community education.
After review, locations in Central Park and Silver Point Park were determined to be of the greatest value to meet
the needs and wants of both parties.
GRANT INFORMATION
Hennepin County works with residents and partner organizations to protect and restore habitat through
conservation easements and habitat restoration projects. Hennepin County, in partnership with the Minnesota
Land Trust, has received more than $4.5 million from the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund to acquire
conservation easements on the best remaining natural areas in Hennepin County. Funding is also available for
habitat restoration projects on protected properties.
PRIMARY FEATURES OF AGREEMENT
• Partnership Pledge - Outlines Hennepin County’s commitment to the project and establishes some baseline
expectations regarding collaboration with the City as we work together to meet the conservation goals outlined
in the Habitat Management Plan (HMP) and/or the Ecological Improvement Plan (EIP).
• Ecological Improvement Plan (EIP) – Identifies Locations, Goals and aspects of the five year plan
• Right of Entry Agreement – Provides Hennepin County and its employees, agents or contractors to enter upon
the Premises for the purposes set forth in the EIP.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COMMISSION FEEDBACK
Below are the specific items for discussion and feedback for staff:
Does the Commission have any comments and/or recommendation on the EIP?
NEXT STEPS
Staff will integrate the Commission’s feedback into the staff report to the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS:
PARTNERSHIP PLEDGE
ECOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT
Habitat Collaboration Pledge Partner Organization - Permanently Protected Habitat Project
Partner or Applicant Name(s) Address City/State Zip Code
Phone Email
Project Location - see also attached map
PID(s): Township No. Range No. Section No. 1/4,1/4
As a partner in this habitat improvement project, we request your input and collaboration with the project described in
the Ecological Improvement Plan, included as attachments to this pledge.
This pledge outlines Hennepin County’s commitment to the project and establishes some baseline expectations
regarding collaboration with you, the partner/applicant, as we work together to meet the conservation goals outlined in
your Habitat Management Plan (HMP) and/or the Ecological Improvement Plan (EIP).
It is understood that:
1.Hennepin County staff are dedicated to working with you to achieve a healthy ecosystem and are committed toinvesting the resources needed to establish stable and resilient habitat. We will be a collaborative partner indecision-making and implementation of activities to reach your conservation goals and those laid out in the HMP
and/or EIP.
2.Ecological improvement is a long process that often occurs in several stages, and it can take years to develop thecharacteristics of a healthy system. Transitioning a degraded or non-native ecosystem is not a linear path and may
require adoption of new methods over time as we both learn more about how the habitat and wildlife respond.
3.Hennepin County staff and you will work together to achieve the goals in the HMP and/or EIP. There are many
ways to reach these goals, and we will consider your input, costs, technique efficacy, and best science to choose
well-informed approaches. We will also work with you to adapt and address to changes over time.
4.To the best of your ability, you will notify Hennepin County staff to changes in ecological conditions that are not
in-line with the HMP and/or EIP goals. For example, if erosion or non-native plants are observed within the project area, please communicate that to Hennepin County staff.
5.The Ecological Improvement Plan (attached) has specific maintenance or management requirements for the
partner/applicant related to the conservation project(s). These management requirements should reflect our
conversations about your available resources and ability to assist. If you do not feel that they do, or if that
changes, please communicate that to Hennepin County staff.
6.The partner/applicant will allow Hennepin County, the MN Land Trust, and/or any co-holder organization's
representatives access to the Project Area for continued integrated and adaptive habitat management over the
duration of executed Scopes of Work related to the EIP.
Saint Anthony Village 3301 SILVER LAKE RD, Minneapolis, MN 55418
richard.sonterre@savmn.com612-782-3438
Silver Point Park (Multiple 0702923120006) Central Park (0602923120130 and 0602923120129)
7.The partner/applicant will allow Hennepin County, the MN Land Trust, and/or any co-holder organization's
representatives access to the Project Area for continued monitoring and assessment and allow for placement of
monitoring related equipment within the Project Area as agreed upon in an associated Monitoring Plan.
8.Hennepin county will contact partner/applicant prior to any access to the Project Area and partner/applicant
will communicate with Hennepin County staff if conditions or situations have changed to inhibit progression of
work or access.
9.Data collected or created (e.g., photos and biological information) by Hennepin County, the MN Land Trust,
and/or any co-holder organization representatives related to the implementation or monitoring of conservation
project(s) will not be released or shared publicly unless partner/applicant provide written consent or data is
subject to a Data Practices Act request.
Partner Signatures
Date Partner Representative:
Ecological Improvement Plan:
Prairie Restoration Silver Point Park and Central Park, Saint
Anthony Village
SECTION 1 – Location Information
Site ID: SAV (Silver Lake Park and Central Park)
Current Landowner: Saint Anthony Village and School District No 282
Address: 3301 SILVER LAKE RD, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Email/Phone Number: Richard Sonterre
PID: Silver Point Park (Multiple 0702923120006) Central Park (0602923120130 and 0602923120129)
Staff main contact: Matt Stasica
SECTION 2 – Goals and Current Conditions
Current Conditions and goals
The Project Areas are currently managed as turf areas. SAV and HC goals are to restore and manage these areas as
native pollinator habitat. This also includes adding in education or outreach materials for people. Primary Management
Objectives include: 1) restoring native prairie communities within the Parks 2) Improving ecological function, increasing
native vegetation cover, diversity, and habitat structure, and increasing habitat for Species of Greatest Conservation
Need (SGCN).
Objective is to 1) Restore the turf areas at Silver Point Park to a native prairie. 2) Restore the turf buffer areas around
the infiltration basin to native prairie and restore the turfed area in the infiltration basin to a wet/mesic prairie. 3) Utilize
education and outreach opportunities for the public. 4) Provide habitat and refugia for pollinators.
Conservation Value (why did we select this Project)
Location:
The Protected Properties are great candidates for establishing rusty patch bumble bee and other pollinator species
habitat.
The main objective is to have pollinator garden demonstration areas that will help residents learn about what pollinator
gardens and native landscapes are supposed to look like and how to manage these areas as well. The City has passed a
recent ordinance that allows residents to have pollinator gardens in their front yards. These demonstration areas will be
crucial for educating the public on best management practices and what to look for in a prairie or pollinator area.
Natural Resources:
The Original Land Survey for both areas are delineated as Oak Openings or Barrens. There are two Ecologically
Significant areas that are 0.3 miles and 1.4 miles from the Project Areas. The Mississippi River Natural Resource Corridor
is 2.9 miles to the west of the Project Areas.
The Central Park project area is at the top of the watershed for Rice Creek Watershed District. Silver Point Park is close
to the top of the watershed for the Mississippi River Watershed. The Central Park project is located in a Minnesota
department of Health Drinking Water Supply Management Area. By restoring these areas with native plants, we be
benefitting water infiltration and water quality in these areas. This project also has some benefit to carbon
sequestration as well.
Social:
These projects are going to be highlight areas for public outreach. Working with the City of Saint Anthony Village,
USFWS, and Rice Creek Watershed District, we will be able to devise an outreach plan to educate any park users about
the importance of pollinator habitat, benefits to water quality, ways in which to establish habitat, and ways to long term
manage these habitats as well. Social outreach may be in the form of QR code signs, actual mounted signs, and possibly
website posts. There are also possibilities to hold outreach events with the public at these areas or even for the schools
nearby. Outreach possibilities are limitless, and these two project areas will not only benefit wildlife but also user groups
at these parks.
Future Habitat Management Goals
1.Continue to monitor prairie for Integrated Plant Management for noxious weeds or introduced vegetation.
2.Providing signage and other education opportunities to inform people about pollinator habitat and
management.
3.Continue to manage the prairie with disturbance intervals every three years utilizing prescribed burns or
haying (mowing and collecting thatch in late fall).
Project MAP
SECTION 3 – Five Year Plan
Central Park Prairie Restoration/Management (0.55 Acres)
2025
a.Outreach planning will begin in the winter and through out the year. This will require some time from all
the partners.
b.Early Spring (April) cultivate site with disk or field cultivator then roll or use cultipacker to create firm
seed bed.
c.1-5 days after cultipacking or rolling the site, dig a trench around the perimeter of the seeding site, lay
plastic, and bury edges. Also, place biologs along the top edge of the plastic for erosion control.
d.Early May check plastic for holes and repair with greenhouse repair tape.
e.June – August continue to check regularly and repair as needed.
f.September assess weed growth under plastic
Low weed pressure : remove plastic and hand weed perennial weeds (or spot spray).
High to moderate weed pressure : continue solarization for 2026.
g.Late September Early October conduct site prep – remove plastic and manually pull weeds or spot spray.
h.Late October or November seeding – broadcast seed mix into the area and roll in seed.
2026
i.Outreach implementation will begin in either winter or spring. Hennepin County and grant sources will
provide for outreach materials.
j.Late May: Release Mow.
k.Late June: Release Mow.
l.Late July: Release Mow.
m.Late August: Release Mow.
2027
n.Late May release mow.
2028
o.Early/Mid July: IPM noxious weeds (every year here on out)
2029
p.Early/Mid July: IPM noxious weeds (every year here on out)
2030
q.Prescribed burn
In spring to promote warm season native grasses
in fall to promote wildflowers and possibly control unwanted woody species
2030 and beyond
r.Every year in June/July: monitor the prairie for noxious weeds and either cut off the seed
heads/pull/spot spray.
s.Prescribed burns will happen on 3 year intervals starting with 2030. Next burn is 2033.
Try to alternate spring and fall burns.
If you cannot do a prescribed burn, either hay the area off in Late September/October or mow
the area to the ground in late September/October and collect all cut material and haul or bag off
site.
The areas need to be burned so if at minimum could do a Burn, Mow/Hay, Burn schedule.
Silver Point Park Prairie Restoration/Management (0.23 and 0.38 Acres)
2025
t.Outreach planning will begin in the winter and through out the year. This will require some time from all
the partners.
u.Early Spring (April) cultivate site with disk or field cultivator. Use a harley rake attachment for areas on
the north side of the sidewalk on the north side of the park. (this is to prevent damaging tree roots.
v.5-10 days after cultivating when there is green up. Spray the areas with an organic approved glyphosate
alternative herbicide (vinegar solution will do as well).
w.Two weeks later, check for any regrowth and either do another round of herbicide from above or
conduct site prep.
x.Site prep will be going over the seeding area with a cultipacker or roller to smooth and firm the seed
bed.
y.May 15th or close to this date: Either broadcast and roll in pollinator seed mix with cover crop or no till
drill in seed mix with cover crop.
z.Late June: Release Mow.
aa.Late July: Release Mow.
bb.Late August: Release Mow.
2026
cc.Outreach implementation will begin in either winter or spring. Hennepin County and grant sources will
provide for outreach materials.
dd.Late May release mow.
2027
ee.Early/Mid July: IPM noxious weeds (every year here on out)
2028
ff.Early/Mid July: IPM noxious weeds (every year here on out)
2029
gg.Prescribed burn
In spring to promote warm season native grasses
in fall to promote wildflowers and possibly control unwanted woody species
2029 and beyond
hh.Every year in June/July: monitor the prairie for noxious weeds and either cut off the seed
heads/pull/spot spray.
ii.Prescribed burns will happen on 3 year intervals starting with 2029. Next burn is 2032.
Try to alternate spring and fall burns.
If you cannot do a prescribed burn, either hay the area off in Late September/October or mow
the area to the ground in late September/October and collect all cut material and haul or bag off
site.
The areas need to be burned so if at minimum could do a Burn, Mow/Hay, Burn schedule.
Cost/Estimates & Funding Sources
Managem
ent Unit
Objectives Priority
Management
Objectives – Main
Steps
Landowner or
Partner
Responsibilities
and Potential
Funding Sources
Timing and Costs (external 5 years, internal 5+ years)
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2033
Central
Park
Prairie
Restoration
Outreach
All Partners IN-KIND
Hennepin
County $5,000
Site Prep for
plastic
Hennepin
County $2,500
Solarization Install Hennepin
County $15,000
Check for holes in
plastic and repair
Hennepin
County IN-KIND
Saint Anthony
Village IN-KIND
Site Prep for
planting
Hennepin
County $500
Broadcast and Roll
in Seed
Hennepin
County and
USFWS
$5,000
Release Mows Hennepin
County $20,000 $5,000
IPM
Hennepin
County $1,000 $750
Saint Anthony
Village IN-KIND
RX Burn
Hennepin
County $10,000
Saint Anthony
Village MATCH
(Option)
Mow/Hay
Saint Anthony
Village MATCH
IN-KIND = Non-monetary contribution (Actions that don’t require hiring someone else to do the job) MATCH = Monetary contribution (Actions that require hiring someone else to do the job)
Managem
ent Unit
Objectives Priority
Management
Objectives – Main
Steps
Landowner or
Partner
Responsibilities
and Potential
Funding Sources
Timing and Costs (external 5 years, internal 5+ years)
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2032
Silver
Point Park
Prairie
Restoration
Outreach
All partners IN-KIND
Hennepin
County $5,000
Site Prep Hennepin
County IN-KIND
Seeding
Hennepin
County and
USFWS
$1,500
Release Mows Hennepin
County $20,000
IPM
Hennepin
County $1,000 $750
Saint Anthony
Village IN-KIND IN-KIND
RX Burn
Hennepin
County $10,000
Saint Anthony
Village MATCH
(Option)
Mow/Hay
Saint Anthony
Village MATCH
IN-KIND = Non-monetary contribution (Actions that don’t require hiring someone else to do the job) MATCH = Monetary contribution (Actions that require hiring someone else to do the job)
SECTION 4 – Project Evaluation & Adaptive Management
R/E Performance Goals
Prairie Restoration Silver Point and Central Park Estimated
Habitat Criteria Metric Current
Conditions
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Prairie Pioneering
Woody Species
% relative cover NA 0 1 2 0 0
Prairie Diversity and
Evenness of
plants
Simpsons Index .0 .2 .2 .3 .4 .5
All Types Noxious Weeds % relative cover NA 3 2 2 1 2
R/E Performance Tracking & Adaptive Management
Prairie Restoration Silver Point and Central Park Measured
Habitat Criteria Metric Current
Conditions
2024 2025 2026 2027 2030
Prairie Pioneering
Woody Species
% relative cover NA
Prairie Diversity and
Evenness of
plants
Simpsons Index .0
All Types Noxious Weeds % relative cover NA
Management Plan Adjustments:
The Protected Property should regularly be monitored for invasive species, including plants, pests, and pathogens.
Specifically, search for existing invasive species that currently occur in low abundances (e.g., reed canary grass), species
that are known to occur near the property but are not currently present (e.g., buckthorn), and species that are new to
the region (e.g., emerald ash borer). Monitoring should occur at least two times during the growing season, ideally in
early summer (May/June) and later summer (late-July/August). Spacing monitoring throughout the growing season will
capture the different blooming times of different plant species. Conduct monitoring along trails, roadsides, and
disturbed areas such as recent canopy openings and areas recovering from fire, as these are the most likely areas of new
infestations.
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RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this _______day of , 2023, by and between the City of
("Grantor"), and Hennepin County, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota,
("Grantee").
WHEREAS, the Grantor is the fee owner of certain real property located in Hennepin County,
Minnesota, at PIDs# , and ("Premises") all located in the city of.
WHEREAS, Grantee desires to enter onto the Premises for the purpose of prairie and pollinator
restoration and any additional work or subject to any additional conditions as specified in Paragraph 8
below:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties contained herein, the
parties agree as follows:
1.Right of Entry. The Grantor hereby authorizes the Grantee and its employees, agents or
contractors to enter upon the Premises for the purposes set forth above, and Grantee
specifically agrees that its conduct shall be limited to those purposes only. Grantee, its
agents, contractors, employees or invitees shall conduct their activities on the Premises in
an orderly and lawful manner, securing at their own expense all required permits and
licenses.
2.Term of Right of Entry. Grantee shall have the right to enter upon the Premises for the
purposes described herein commencing upon execution of this Agreement and
terminating on DATE or upon completion of the work, whichever occurs later.
3.Hold Harmless and Indemnity. Grantee agrees to pay and to protect, indemnify and
save harmless OWNERS from and against any and all liabilities, damages, costs,
expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), causes of action, suits, claims, demands,
or judgments of any nature whatsoever arising from the following:
(a)Any work by Grantee, its contractors or agents, or at Grantee’s direction in, on, or
about the Premises.
(b)Any negligence on the part of Grantee or any of its agents, contractors, servants,
employees, licensees, or invitees.
(c)Violation of any agreement or condition of this Right of Entry or of conditions,
agreements, restrictions, statutes, charters, laws, rules, ordinances, or regulations
affecting the Premises or the ownership, occupancy, or use thereof.
4.Condition of Premises. Grantee, at its sole expense, agrees to keep the Premises in
neat, clean and safe condition, agrees not to make any improvements without the prior
written approval of the Grantor, and agrees to restore the Premises to its original condition
and replace any damaged improvements prior to return of the Premises to the owners.
Grantee shall deposit $0.00 Dollars with the Grantor as a refundable damage deposit, and
will be responsible for the cost of all services, equipment, labor and utilities used in
conducting its permitted activities on the Premises.
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5.Insurance. Grantee is a self-insured governmental entity.
6.Scope of Right of Entry. The grant of the Right of Entry to the Grantee by the Grantor
shall not be assignable and not confer any estate, title, or exclusive possessory rights in
the Premises to Grantee, and may be terminated upon twenty-four (24) hours written
notice by the Grantor to Grantee; provided that the provisions of Section 3 hereof shall
survive termination of this Right of Entry.
7.Notices. All notices and demands required hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed
given when personally delivered or sent by first class mail, addressed to the parties:
Grantee:Hennepin County c/o Matthew Stasica
Land Conservationist / County Agricultural Inspector
Hennepin County Public Works
Environment and Energy Department
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415-1842
Grantor:
8.Additional Provisions:
Access to the properties shown on the attached map will be for the following purposes:
Prairie restoration for pollinator gardens. Parties acknowledge that the prairie restoration
may require Hennepin County Environment and Energy to make temporary or permanent
changes to the Property, to which Grantor hereby consents.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
Reviewed for COUNTY by
the County Attorney’s Office:STATE OF MINNESOTA
By:
Assistant/Deputy/County Administrator
Department Director of
Date:
Date:
City of Saint Anthony Village
By
Its ________________________________
Date:
MEMORANDUM
To:City of Saint Anthony Village Parks & Environmental Commission
From:Richard Sonterre, City Code Official
Date:June 3, 2024 Parks & Environmental Commission Meeting
Request:Compliance Approach and Fines Related to the City’s Watering Restrictions
BACKGROUND
As part of the 2024 Pyramid adopted by the City Council, a particular action item from the Climate Plan was
highlighted for Council discussion, which is; “Water restrictions – enforcement and non-compliance fees.” Staff
is asking for input from the Commission to convey to the Council on compliance approach and the idea of
implementing non-compliance fees.
Currently, the city utilizes two primary sets of language to seek compliance on this issue. First, Section 52.09 of
City Code reads:
No person may draw or use the city water system for the purpose of watering lawns or gardens
during any period of emergency as declared under § 52.08, except during the days and hours
permitted. Notice of the emergency and any permitted watering will be given by publication and
posting. At no time may a hose larger than 1 inch in diameter be used from any service pipe without
special permission of the City Council, and upon payment of a fee set forth in Chapter 33 for the
water to be used from the special connection.
Additionally, Council Resolution 17-032 further clarifies the specific dates, days and times in which season
irrigation restrictions are to be adhered to, indicating:
•Watering restrictions shall apply each year between April 15th and November 1st
•Residents with an odd house number shall water lawns when necessary only on odd-numbered calendar
days and those with even - numbered addresses shall water lawns only on even-numbered days.
•Lawns shall not be watered between the hours of 11am – 6 pm
•An exception may be granted for recently established lawns. Those lawns may be watered daily for one
year following installation, but only during the hours listed above.
COMPLIANCE APPROACH & FINES
The City’s code compliance approach is based on an education-first method to inform those in violation of city
code what parameters are in place and help residents gain compliance voluntarily, which is almost always
adequate to address an issue. The City does not have an administrative fine component in the City Code, thus
relies on voluntary compliance. Certain continual code violations can result in misdemeanors being prosecuted
by the city’s prosecuting attorney, but only in the most extreme situations that would warrant that action.
Since May 1, 2022 the city has made contact with twenty-two residents found to be in violation of Resolution
17-032. None of the twenty-two were repeat offenders and the majority of those found in violation were
watering on the correct odd/even day, but were watering between 11am and 6pm.
In no case has contact with residents in violation of the resolution been met with resistance. In fact, staff
believes that these individuals were, as they claimed, unaware of that restriction.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COMMISSION FEEDBACK
Does the Commission have any comments to Council regarding the current compliance approach?
Does the Commission have any comments to Council on whether to consider an administrative fine
component?
ATTACHMENTS:
IRRIGATION PRACTICES COMPARRISON OF SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
City Primary Policy Secondary Policy 1 Secondary Policy 2 Secondary Policy 3Columbia HeightsOdd/Even Days ‐ based upon odd/even addressNo watering from Noon‐6:00p any dayFridleyNo restrictionsMounds ViewOdd/Even Days ‐ based upon odd/even address ‐ known as tier INo watering from 11:00a‐6:00p any day ‐ known as tier 2City wide ban on all lawn sprinkling ‐ known as tier 3New BrightonNew Brighton's water restriction program has different levels and the level of the ban will be based on daily water usage monitored by the city, a ten‐day weather forecastgreen level ‐odd/even watering banyellow level ‐odd/even watering ban, plus prohibs watering from 6 am to 9 pm each day. In addition, New Brighton residents are prohibited from filling swimming pools and residential car washing. Water monitors are actively deployed and violators are ticketed.red level ban ‐ all outdoor water use is prohibited, including all sprinkling and watering, filling swimming pools and residential car washing. Water monitors are actively deployed and violators are ticketed.RosevilleNo restrictionsShoreviewOdd/Even Days ‐ based upon odd/even addressPenalties shall be billed to the customer and collected as part of the city's utility bill and are as follows:1st Penalty ‐ Warning2nd Penalty ‐ $25.003rd Penalty ‐ $50.004th Penalty ‐ Turned over to city attorney for prosecution