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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPK PACKET 03092020 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. Call to Order. II. Roll Call. III. Introduction of Members. IV. Approval of March 9, 2020, Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Agenda. (action requested.) V. Approval of the December 2, 2019, Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes. (action requested.) VI. Presentations. A. Friends of the Parks Update. Ashley McCormick presenting. B. Central Park/Stadium Field and Turf Feasibility work. Update. Troy Urdahl, St. Anthony/New Brighton School District staff presenting. C. Silverwood Park Update. Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor presenting. D. Hennepin County Backyard Composting. Lona Doolan presenting. E. ISD 282 Environmental Grant Update. Lona Doolan presenting. F. Citizens for Sustainability Updates. Lona Doolan presenting. VII. Commission Reports. VIII. Other Business. A. Request for Earth Day proclamation from Citizens for Sustainability. IX. 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. X. Adjournment. **Worksession to follow after meeting ** CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MARCH 9, 2020 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 PM CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 1 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING 2 DECEMBER 2, 2019 3 7:00 p.m. 4 5 I. CALL TO ORDER. 6 7 Chairperson Jordahl Redlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 8 9 II. ROLL CALL. 10 11 Commissioners Present: Chair Erin Jordahl Redlin, Commissioners Therese Bellinger, and Sarah 12 Ksiazek 13 14 Absent: Commissioners Marnie Overman and Jessica Rengstorf and Student 15 Liaison Sarah Jo Carre’ 16 17 Also Present: School Board Representative Cassandra Palmer; Student Liaison 18 Sarah Jo Carre’; Citizens for Sustainability Lona Doolan; Friends of 19 the Parks Ashley McCormick; Silverwood Park Supervisor Alyssa 20 Baguss; St. Anthony/New Brighton School District Mark Gibbs; and 21 University of Minnesota Kim Napoline 22 23 III. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS. 24 25 IV. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2019, PARKS COMMISSION MEETING 26 AGENDA. 27 28 Motion by Commissioner Bellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ksiazek, to approve the 29 December 2, 2019, Parks Commission agenda. 30 31 Motion carried unanimously. 32 33 V. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 REGULAR PARKS AND 34 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. 35 36 Motion by Commissioner Bellinger, seconded by Commissioner Ksiazek, to approve the 37 September 9, 2019, Regular Parks Commission Meeting Minutes as presented. 38 39 Motion carried unanimously. 40 41 VI. PRESENTATIONS. 42 43 A. Friends of the Parks Update 44 45 Ms. Ashley McCormick representing Friends of the Parks, provided updates. They are 46 currently closed for the season. She reviewed the activities completed and a summary of the 47 volunteers. She provided photographs of the activities. Ms. McCormick reviewed 48 opportunities for 2020. A Facebook group has been started. 49 Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 2, 2019 Page 2 1 B. Three Rivers Park District Programming, Updates and Activities 2 3 Ms. Alyssa Baguss representing Three Rivers Park District, provided an update on 4 Silverwood Park. They are a regional center for the arts and environment. Ms. Baguss 5 provided an update on programs and distributed information on those programs. The 6 amenities within the park were highlighted. The park is open 363 days a year. There is a full-7 service café in the visitor’s center. A shoreline restoration project is being done on the island. 8 There will be four fully accessible fishing platforms available. The café will be rebranded and 9 have a new name. 10 11 Mr. Hartman asked about summer rentals and Ms. Baguss stated there are canoe and kayak 12 rentals available. 13 14 C. Turf Study and C4 Backstop and Safety Netting 15 16 Mr. Mark Gibbs representing the St. Anthony/New Brighton School District, discussed the 17 turf study and C4 Backstop and Safety Netting. The backstop replacement on Palm Field at 18 Central Park was reviewed. The school district is replacing the fencing and netting on the 19 field. 20 21 The City and School District investigated the option of artificial turf at Central Park. The 22 School District is doing a feasibility study and has looked at grant possibilities. 23 24 Chair Jordahl Redlin asked if Mr. Gibbs had an estimate of the cost and Mr. Gibbs stated 25 approximately $1M. Chair Jordahl Redlin asked if safety of a turf field compared to regular 26 grass is included in the study and Mr. Gibbs stated the turf is thought to be safer. They would 27 just be looking at turf on one field. 28 29 Ms. Palmer stated Dr. Erdahl has not provided an update but some grants have been applied 30 for by the School District. There is a lot more information forthcoming. Ms. Palmer stated Dr. 31 Erdahl would have more information. 32 33 D. Electric Vehicles Report 34 35 Ms. Kim Napoline presented a power point titled “Driving Towards an Electric Future: Policy 36 and Research for Electric Vehicles. Ms. Napoline represents the University of Minnesota. She 37 is a graduate student looking at Electric Vehicles. Ms. Napoline reviewed her research project. 38 There are 21 EV owners in St. Anthony. The five EV principles were reviewed as well as key 39 concepts. Ms. Napoline made initial site recommendations for St. Anthony being City Hall, 40 Silver Lake Village and Silverwood Park. 41 42 Ms. Palmer asked about the cost of the chargers and Ms. Napoline stated from a few hundred 43 dollars to $50,000 depending on the type of charger. Ms. Napoline will make a presentation to 44 the City Council on December 10, 2019. 45 46 Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 2, 2019 Page 3 E. 2019 Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners 1 2 Chair Jordahl Redlin reviewed the details of the poster contest and recognized the 2019 Water 3 Conservation Poster Contest Winners. The winners were recognized at the City Council 4 Meeting. 5 6 4th Place Addie J. 7 3rd Place Neva F. and Lucy J. 8 2nd Place Sasha W. and Elise O. 9 1st Place Sena A. 10 11 F. Citizens for Sustainability Updates 12 13 Ms. Lona Doolan presented a power point update on the Citizens for Sustainability. She 14 reviewed 2019 Highlights, 2020 Priorities and Measuring Progress. She also reviewed the 15 2040 Comp Plan Sustainability Goals. Mr. Dan Kunitzwas also present and summarized goal 16 setting. He reviewed setting SMART goals. Part of the GreenStep measurements were 17 reviewed. Mr. Kunitz and Ms. Doolan recommending working with the Commission at work 18 sessions. Mr. Hartman suggested a presentation be done at the March Commission meeting 19 when the new commissioners are present. 20 21 VII. COMMISSION REPORTS 22 23 Ms. Palmer announced the Truth and Taxation session on December 3 along with retirement 24 of the current school board members. 25 26 Chair Jordahl stated she attended the Hennepin County Tree Stewards course on October 12, 27 2019. She also participated in the Tree Planting event two weeks later. On October 16, she 28 attended a meeting with Citizens for Sustainability and City Staff to look at the Comp Plan 29 Goals. 30 31 Commissioner Bellinger noted she enjoyed working on the new garden. 32 33 Mr. Hartman stated he spoke with Al Bates from the Sports Boosters regarding safety 34 measures for fields. The City hosted a winter maintenance class including ice control 35 products. On October 26, 117 trees were planted along with the County along the corridor. 36 Attendants for the ice rinks are being hired. 37 38 VIII. OTHER BUSINESS 39 40 A. Recognition of Erin Jordahl Redlin, Sarah Ksiazek and Marnie Overman for 41 their years of service. 42 43 44 Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 2, 2019 Page 4 Mr. Hartman recognized Erin, Sarah and Marnie for their service on the Commission. Both 1 Erin and Sarah have served six years and Marnie has served three years. Coffee mugs and 2 Certificates of Appreciation were presented. 3 4 IX. COMMUNITY FORUM – NONE. 5 6 X. ADJOURNMENT. 7 8 Chair Jordahl Redlin adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. 9 10 Respectfully submitted, 11 Debbie Wolfe 12 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 13 14 FRIENDS OF THE PARKS Silver Point Park –Demonstration Gardens March 9, 2020 Silver Point Demonstration Gardens –Spring 2020 Where we left things last Fall 2 Left: Bee lawn –seeded November 2019 Center: Seed-sowing demonstration garden -awaiting Spring planting Right: Plug demonstration garden –planted September 2019, winter cover Phase 3: Seeding a Pollinator Garden The final 25’ garden will demonstrate the direct sowing method; starting seeds in the garden rather than starting with transplants. Benefits: •Provides an alternative style of garden •Uses a mix of annuals and perennials to get blooms in 1st season •Easier to install •Cost effective 3 Time to Order Seeds 4 Monarch Butterfly Seed Mix •Native wildflower, nectar-rich varieties •Thrive in sunny, drier conditions •A variety of host milkweed for caterpillars •Non-GMO, neonic-free seeds General Pollinator Seed Mix •Native wildflowers, lower growing varieties •Combination of annuals (early blooms) and perennial seeds (second year blooms) •Thrive in sunny, drier conditions •Provide crucial habitat and food for pollinators •Non-GMO, neonic-free seeds Opportunities for 2020 5 1.Expand Bee Lawns: The state of Minnesota is offering Legume to Lawns grants to convert turf grass into Bee Lawns. Recommendation: Ask Public Works to evaluate other areas within our parks, where the terrain is challenging to maintain, and identify where we might want to plant Bee Lawns to reduce risks in maintenance. 2.Introduce Pollinator Plants in current public plantings: We have existing flower beds in public spaces that can use a fresher look: (outside city hall, Water Tower Park, Central Park bio-swale) Recommendations: 1.Purchase extra wildflower seeds to over-plant Central Park bio-swale and Silver Point rain garden. 2.Organize a plant swap and ask gardeners to share native plant divides to refresh park plantings. Questions: 6 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK Silverwood Park Saint Anthony, Mn Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor 2500 County Road E West, St. Anthony, MN 55421 763-694-2084 Alyssa.Baguss@threeriversparks.org The mission of Three Rivers Park District is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system. It encompasses over 27,000 acres of parks and trails and serves millions of visitors annually. Amenities Full service café Banquet facilities Meeting room One mile walking trail Outdoor amphitheater Island picnic shelter 125 Acres in size 68 acres of upland 3 acres of wetland 49 acres of lakec SUMMER VISITOR CENTER HOURS begin APRIL 1st 9 am –8 pm BOAT RENTALS Sat/Sun & holidays 11am-6pm Memorial Day to Labor Day Rental Open Houses 1st & 3rd Monday of month 5-7pm Silverwood Park Visitor Ctr 500+ programs in 2019 Summer Concert Series WEDNESDAYS 6:30 pm June 10th –August 26th Art on Foot Sculpture Trail & Poetry Trail NEW IN June 2020: Sculpture by Tom Riefe NEW IN THE GALLERY: Lisa Berg and Margi Grill March 12 –April 30, 2020 Silverwood Park Saint Anthony, Mn Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor 2500 County Road E West, St. Anthony, MN 55421 763-694-2084 Alyssa.Baguss@threeriversparks.org THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK Backyard Composting Hennepin County is selling backyard compost bins •Bins are made of cedar and wire mesh. •Bins are sold as a kit with material, hardware, and assembly instructions. •Assembled bins are 3’ x 3’ x 3’. •Bins cost $50 each. •Lids are available for additional $15. Order forms will be available on the city website Pick-up: May 16, 10 –noon, city hall parking lot THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 2/27/2020 1 Executive Summary ISD 282 has been awarded a Hennepin County Green Partners Environmental Education grant for the 2019 / 2020 school year. The focus of the grant is to increase environmental awareness and promote student leadership. Youth Environmental Stewardship Grant Expected Outcomes 1.Climate Crisis workshop for high school students. 2.Middle school LEAP focus on climate change. 3.Climate study probes and monitoring equipment. 4.Environmental projects lead by students. 5.Solar display in Central Park (collaboration with Parks & Environmental Commission) THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK Citizens for Sustainability Parks & Environmental Commission Update March 9, 2020 Citizens working to create a resilient and sustainable community Agenda 1.Who We Are 2.2019 Highlights & Feedback Collected 3.CFS Strategic Planning 4.2020 Priorities 5.Upcoming Dates & Events 2 Who We Are 5 Events 86 Buckets 3 A group of concerned people, working to promote sustainability; within our government, in our schools, and in our communities. •We sponsor education and outreach events. •We collaborate with other community organizations. •We actively lead change throughout our communities. We bring a diverse set of skills, expertise, and connections: •Teachers •Program Managers •Business Owners •Strategic Planning •City Management We meet the 1st Saturday of the month, 9 -10:30 am, room CS-19 •Wind and Solar Energy •Electric Vehicles •MPCA/Green Steps Program •Master Recyclers / Master Gardener •Tree Steward Within Government Within the Schools Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Parks Collaborations CFS 2019 Priorities Within the Community Winter / Spring Ecology Club Earth Day Cleanup Outreach VillageFest Projects Change Policies / Practices Organics Campaigns Adopt Pollinator Protections Education Projects Submit Recycling Grant Maintain Wilshire Rain Gardens Garden Redesign Event Bike/Walk Advocacy Earth Week Q4 2019 Submit Youth Stewardship Grant Expand Trillium Tree Planting Expand Pollinator Plantings Friends of the Parks Electric Charging Station in the Village Change Street Project Tree Offerings Green Team Collaborations Nat’l Night Out (compost) Organics Campaign Environment in Commission duties Demonstration / Education Garden Paris to Pittsburgh Abundant Harvest Wilshire Waste Audit Wilshire Recycling Grant Trillium / Silver Point Connection Certified Master Recyclers Complete Not Complete      Recycling Campaign  Explore Organics Organics at Nativity  Youth Stewardship Grant   Sustainability Fair (Falcon Heights Collaboration)          Medicine Drop-off     4 2019 Highlights 5 Events 86 Buckets 5 Successful Outcomes •Cleanup day in all city parks •Organics drop-off site •Medicine drop-off site •New commission name and environmental focus •Pollinator protection resolution •Demonstration pollinator garden and bee lawn •60 new trees •Hennepin County Recycling and Green Partner Grants •Certified Master Recyclers •Sustainability questions to candidates Successful Collaborations •Kiwanis, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Voyagers •Nativity Lutheran and Faith Methodist •Ecology Club, Green Team, teachers and administrators •Friends of the Parks •Falcon Heights Environmental Commission People Are Interested In. . . 5 Events 86 Buckets 6 City-led: 1.Improvements in Biking and Walking 2.More Responsible Waste Management Collaborations: 1.Changing our Green Spaces 2.Safer Habitat for Pollinators 3.Increasing Energy Efficiency in Homes 4.Program to Promote Water Conservation 5.EV Charging Stations CFS Is In the Middle of Strategic Planning 7 Evaluating our organizational structures, outreach strategies, and key outcomes. Activities Timeline Organization 2020 Strategic Planning Feb/Mar 2020 Organization Publish Goals & Roadmap Apr 2020 Outreach Build Critical Collaborations Outreach Alliance for Sustainability Complete Outreach Northeast Metro Climate Action Complete Outreach Engage new PEC commissioners Mar 2020 Outreach St. Anthony Kiwanis Mar 2020 Outreach Do Good Roseville Mar 2020 Outreach Falcon Heights Environmental Commission Mar 2020 Outreach Lauderdale Environmental Commission Mar 2020 Outreach Attend Forums & Events to Educate Ourselves Outreach West Metro Cities Climate Action Conversation Complete Outreach East Metro Cities Climate Action Conversation Complete Outreach Climate Change Impact on Birds Complete Outreach Climate Change Impact on MN Freshwaters Complete Outreach Climate Justice Youth Strike Complete Outreach Pollinator Forum Mar 2020 Outreach Host Forums & Events Outreach World Population Balance Complete Outreach MN 350 Caucus for Climate Complete Outreach Paris to Pittsburgh Apr 2020 Outreach Tri-City Sustainability Fair Sep 2020 Activities Timeline Outcomes 1) February: Climate Crisis Curriculum in Middle school Complete Outcomes 2) February: Tree Trimming at Nativity Complete Outcomes 3) April: Earth Day Proclamation April 22, 2020 Outcomes 4) May Parks Cleanup Event May 9, 2020 Outcomes 5) May Backyard Compost Bin Distribution May 16, 2020 Outcomes 6) Smart Goals to Achieve 2040 Comp Plan Outcomes 7) Solar Demonstration in Central Park Outcomes 8) Climate Crisis Curriculum in High school Outcomes 9) Sustainability Fair Outcomes 10) Nearby Farmers Market Outcomes 11) Safer biking routes through city Outcomes 12) EV Charging Station(s) Outcomes 13) Curbside Composting Outcomes 14) Solar Options Workshop Outcomes 15) Raingarden Workshop 2020 Priorities 8 Collaborations with Parks & Environmental Commission          Upcoming Dates & Events 9 April 22, 2020 –Earth Day •50th Anniversary •Adopt a resolution to recognize Earth Day •Plan an event to honor the Earth May 9, 2020 –Spring Clean Up Day •CFS and Kiwanis will be in Trillium, Silver Point, Central Park, and Salo Park. •We are asking a Commissioner to oversee K-Kids cleanup in Emerald Park. May 16, 2020 –Backyard Compost Bin Distribution •St. Anthony residents can order bins from Hennepin County; $50 without lid, $65 with/lid Questions? 10 Appendix -Input Collected at VillageFest and Salo Park 5 Events 86 Buckets 11 Biking/Walking: Bike Lanes / City-wide Bikeways Connect to Metro Bikeways / Connect Grand Rounds on St. Anthony Parkway Install more bike racks in shopping areas Kid-Safe path to Silverwood Park Waste Management: More convenient organic disposal / Curbside Organics / Sell Plate-to-Table compost Ban plastic bags, straws, etc. Create trash cost incentives for recycling and organics Landscape / Pollinators: Help the Bees / Create Bee Sanctuary / Promote clover yards / Stop use of Roundup More trees / More tree diversity / More fruit and nut trees More native plantings / More native shrubs and grasses Add a community garden Other Areas: Electric Vehicle charging stations Energy efficiency program for homes and buildings Energy-friendly attention to the new building on Walmart site Program to promote water conservation Education about plant-based diets Our children’s future compels us to act quickly on our goals to build a resilient community. City Council Approved February 26, 2020 St. Anthony Village Parks and Environmental Commission 2020 Work Plan The Parks and Environmental Commission is a five member advisory commission, appointed by the City Council and is charged with the following duties (City Code Chapter 32, Section 32.25): (A) To prepare, revise, and maintain a comprehensive, long-term plan for the redevelopment of parks within the city. This plan shall be viewed as a working document that serves as a framework and reference to future redevelopment; (B) To make recommendations to and advise the City Council and staff regarding park and environmental issues and ideas; (C) To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing innovative park and environmental initiatives improvements, renovations, and plans; (D) To work with other communities to explore cooperative arrangements to develop connecting routes in the form of bikeways, walking paths, and corridors of green space wherever possible; (E) To investigate funding sources, including requests for increases in the city budget, designated for parks, green spaces and environmental initiatives; (F) To seek new areas for additional parks, natural areas, walking paths, bikeways, and green space corridors; (G) To generate community involvement in the development of parks, environmental initiatives and their elements; (H) To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of city parks and environmental initiatives; and (I) To periodically review, re-evaluate, and update the comprehensive park and environmental initiatives plan to reflect current and future park needs of the city. In 2020, the Parks and Environmental Commission will focus on the following items: • Continue with citywide Parks cleanup in Spring 2020. • Education and outreach in conjunction with community organizations to promote use of the organics drop off site. • Explore pedestrian & bike friendly routes. • Joint meeting with Planning Commission. • Explore water conservation initiatives working with Rice Creek and MWMO watersheds, and partner with schools for water conservation poster contest. • Promote Arbor Day and Tree City activities in 2020, including outreach and education to residents and city contractors about tree diversity, climate resiliency, and proper planting techniques. • Promote 2020 Sustainability Fair at the Community Center. • Central Park solar demonstration project. THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK M E M O R A N D U M DATE: February 24, 2020 TO: Parks and Environmental Commission Members FROM: Jay Hartman, Director of Public Works RE: 2020 Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Schedule The following is a list of the 2020 Parks and Environmental Commission Meetings. Meetings occur quarterly on the 1st Monday of the month unless noted. The meetings will be at City Hall Council Chambers starting at 7:00 pm. March 9, 2020 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm March 17, 2020 Joint Meeting with City Council and Planning Commission at 5:30 pm June 8, 2020 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm September 14, 2020 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm December 7, 2020 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm If you have any questions, please call me. Thank you. Jay Ha rtman Director of Public Works 612-782-3314 ***Work Session to follow regular meeting*** THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK January 13, 2020 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION CONTACT INFORMATION Name Term End Date Therese Bellinger- Chair 12/31/21 2836 Roosevelt Street NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 612-889-4147 (e-mail) therese.bellinger@savmn.com Jessica Rengstorf – Vice Chair 12/31/21 3204 Skycroft Drive St. Anthony, MN 55418 612-227-8495 (e-mail) Jessica.rengstorf@savmn.com James Niemi 12/31/22 3541 Harding Street NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 612-781-1942 (e-mail) james.niemi@savmn.com Patrick Penner 12/31/22 3804 Highcrest Rd. NE # 312 St. Anthony, MN 55421 651-206-4872 (e-mail) Patrick.penner@savmn.com Renee Reed 12/31/22 3100 Hilldale Avenue NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 612-462-0730 (email) renee.reed@savmn.com Staff Liaison: Jay Hartman Public Works Director Jay.hartman@savmn.com 612-782-3314 Dr. Cassandra Palmer Sarah Jo Carre’ SANB School Board Student Liaison 2405 Silver Lane, NE sarahjocarre’@gmail.com St. Anthony, MN 55421 cpalmer@stanthony.k12.mn.us Council Liaison: Thomas Randle THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 20 St. Anthony - Administration (O) The bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Planning Commission by a quorum of the Commission, provided that notice of the proposed amendment is given to each member in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. In addition, any amendment to the Planning Commission bylaws must be approved by the City Council. (1993 Code, § 305.07) § 32.08 CITY COUNCIL ACTION WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. If a matter is required to be referred to the Planning Commission and is referred to the Planning Commission and if no recommendation is transmitted by the Planning Commission to the City Council within 60 days after referral to the Planning Commission, the City Council may take action without the recommendation. If a matter not required to be referred to the Planning Commission is referred to the Planning Commission, the City Council may at any time take action without the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (1993 Code, § 305.08) PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION § 32.20 PURPOSE. The City of St. Anthony does now operate and maintain public parks for the benefit and pleasure of its residents. A City Parks and Environmental Commission is hereby established to advise the City Council regarding the promotion of the systematic, comprehensive, and effective development of park facilities necessary for the overall health, ability, and well-being of city residents of all ages. The Parks and Environmental Commission advises the City Council regarding policies, practices, and proposals that relate to the sustainable use and management of environmental resources, including air, water, energy, land, ecological resources, and waste. (1993 Code, § 306.01) (Am. Ord. 2019-02, Amended 04-23-19) § 32.21 MEMBERSHIP. The Parks and Environmental Commission will consist of 7 members, 5 voting and 2 nonvoting, all of whom will be residents of the City of St. Anthony. Five of the 7 will be appointed by affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the St. Anthony City Council. There will be 2 nonvoting liaison members. The School Board of District #282 will appoint a member and City Council will appoint a School District #282 student liaison. (1993 Code, § 306.02) (Am. Ord. 2019-02, Amended 04-23-19) City Organizations 21 § 32.22 TERMS OF OFFICE. (A) Members appointed by the City Council will serve 3-year terms. The first Parks and Environmental Commissioners will be appointed as follows: 2 members 1-year terms 3 members 2-year terms 2 members 3-year terms (B) Thereafter, members shall be appointed to 3-year terms when the original term of office expires, except where a vacancy occurs in the middle of a term. In which case, the appointment will be for the duration of the unexpired term. The 3 liaison members will serve at the pleasure of their respective organizations and can be replaced at any time. Members of the Parks and Environmental Commission shall be residents of the City of St. Anthony throughout their term of office. (1993 Code, § 306.03) § 32.23 VACANCIES. (A) Any of the following will cause the office of a Parks and Environmental Commission member to become vacated: (1) Death; (2) Disability or failure to serve; (3) Removal of legal resident from the city; (4) Resignation in writing; (5) Failure to uphold the oath of office; and/or (6) Failure to attend 4 or more scheduled meetings of the Parks and Environmental Commission in a calendar year, unless waived by the City Council after a written request from the Parks and Environmental Commission member. (B) The city will publish an open invitation to all residents interested in serving on the Parks and Environmental Commission to inform the City Manager in writing of their interest and desire to be interviewed for a seat on the Parks and Environmental Commission. (1993 Code, §306.04) 22 St. Anthony - Administration § 32.24 COMPENSATION. The Parks and Environmental Commission members shall be compensated at $25 per meeting attended and the Chair will be compensated at $35 per meeting attended. The compensation will be effective January 1, 2015. (1993 Code, § 306.05) (Am. Ord. 2014-04, passed 11-10-2014) § 32.25 POWERS AND DUTIES. The powers and duties of 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. (1993 Code, § 306.06) (Am. Ord. 2019-02, Amended 04-23-19) § 32.26 PARK AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION BYLAWS. (A) A schedule of meeting dates shall be established and changed or altered at any regularly scheduled meeting between the Chair and Public Works Director. City Organizations 23 (B) Additional meetings may be held at any time upon the call of the Chair or by a majority of the voting members of the Parks Commission or upon request of the City Council following at least 24 hours’ notice to each member of the Commission and adhering to the requirements of the Open Meeting Law. (C) Prior to the first regular meeting of each year, the City Council shall appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. (Am. Ord. 2014-04, passed 11-10-2014) (D) The duties and powers of the members of the Parks and Environmental Commission shall be as follows: (1) Chair: (a) Preside at all meetings of the Parks and Environmental Commission; (b) Call, amend, or cancel meetings of the Parks and Environmental Commission in accordance with the bylaws; and (c) Review agenda with staff prior to the scheduled meeting. (2) Vice Chair: during the absence, disability, or disqualification of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall exercise or perform all the duties and be subject to all the responsibilities of the Chair; and (3) Secretary: record the proceedings of all meetings. (E) Matters referred to the Parks and Environmental Commission by the City Council or School Board shall be placed on the calendar for consideration and action at the first meeting of the Parks Commission after the referral. (F) Three members of the Parks and Environmental Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (G) Reconsideration of any decision of the Parks and Environmental Commission may be had when the interested party for the reconsideration makes a showing, satisfactory to the Chair and/or Public Works Director that without fault on the part of the party, essential facts were not brought to the attention of the Parks and Environmental Commission. (H) Robert’s Rules of Order are hereby adopted for the government of the Parks and Environmental Commission in all cases not otherwise provided for in these bylaws. The bylaws can be amended at any meeting by a vote of the majority of the entire membership of the Parks and Environmental Commission, and by City Council and School Board approval, provided 5 days§ notice has been given to each member of the Parks and Environmental Commission. (I) Deadline for filing for placement on the agenda for any related parks issue shall be exactly 1 week prior to the meeting the applicant desires to be heard. 24 St. Anthony - Administration (J) Any member of the Parks and Environmental Commission who shall feel that he or she has a conflict of interest on any matter that is before the Parks and Environmental Commission shall voluntarily excuse himself or herself, vacate his or her seat, and refrain from discussing and voting on item(s) in question. (K) Any Parks and Environmental Commissioner who has advanced knowledge that he or she will not be able to attend a scheduled meeting of the Parks and Environmental Commission, shall notify the Public Works Director at the earliest possible opportunity and, in any event, prior to 3:30 p.m. on the date of the meeting. The Public Works Director shall notify the Chair of the Parks and Environmental Commission in the event that the projected absences will produce a lack of quorum. (L) The Vice Chair shall succeed the Chair if he or she vacates his or her office before his or her term is completed; the Vice Chair to serve the unexpired term of the vacated office. A new Vice Chair shall be elected at the next regular meeting. (M) The bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Parks and Environmental Commission by a quorum of the Parks and Environmental Commission, provided that notice of the proposed amendment be given to each member in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. In addition, any amendment to the Parks and Environmental Commission bylaws must be approved by the City Council and School Board. (1993 Code, § 306.07) § 32.27 CITY COUNCIL ACTION WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION. If a matter is referred to the Parks and Environmental Commission and if no recommendation is transmitted by the Parks and Environmental Commission to the City Council after referral to the Parks and Environmental Commission, the City Council make take action without the recommendation. (1993 Code, § 306.08) § 32.28 REQUESTS. All requests shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review before the request is submitted to the City Council. (1993 Code, § 306.09) § 32.29 STAFF LIAISON. The Public Works Director or designee will be the staff liaison to the Parks Commission. (1993 Code, § 306.10) WHEREAS, all species play a unique role in the complex web of life and contribute to the ecosystem services on which all life on Earth depends, and hence, protecting our species is crucial to the survival of this planet and its inhabitants; and WHEREAS, wild animal populations have declined on average by more than half and the Earth is facing an era of mass extinction; and WHEREAS, the loss of species is for the most part a result of human activity, including degradation of ecosystems, deforestation, pollution, and climate change; and WHEREAS, by 2050, between 60-70% of all people will live in cities and species provide important services to city dwellers such as generating oxygen and purifying the air; controlling other animals considered pests or that spread disease; pollinating plants and crops; providing recreation opportunities and well-being, etc.; and WHEREAS, many plants, wild animals, and pollinators live in urbanized landscapes, and cities thereby have a responsibility to examine the ecological impacts of expanding urban areas and how to protect biodiversity; and WHEREAS, it is understood that sustainability will only be achieved by meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations; and WHEREAS, it is more important than ever to cooperate locally and internationally to defend the environmental progress that has been heretofore gained; and WHEREAS, it is essential to expand and diversify the global environmental movement to achieve maximum progress; and WHEREAS, Earth Day is an annual reminder of the constant need for environmental activism, stewardship commitments and sustainability efforts; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Randy Stille Mayor of St. Anthony Village have the distinct honor of proclaiming April 22, 2020 as EARTH DAY throughout St. Anthony Village and encourage all of its citizens, businesses, and institutions to use EARTH DAY to celebrate the Earth and promote the protection of our species.