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Home My WebLink About2018/04/04 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - Planning Commission - Study SessionAGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. APRIL 4, 2018 STUDY SESSION Discussion with Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission and Environment Sustainability Commission 1. Comprehensive Plan Discussion 6:00 Welcome and Introductions 6:10 Westwood Nature Center Presentation 6:30 Solid Waste Section 6:45 Parks, Open Space and Natural Resources 7:30 Climate Action and Energy Conservation 8:30 Wrap Up and Adjourn A light dinner will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions please contact Nancy Sells at nsells@stlouispark.org or 952-924-2575. If you cannot attend the meeting, please call the Community Development Office, 952/924-2575. Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call 952.928.2840 at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. Planning Commission Meeting Date: April 4, 2018 Study Session Comprehensive Plan - Discussion with Parks and Recreation Commission and Environment and Sustainability Commission At this meeting, the Parks and Recreation and Environment and Sustainability Commission members will be present to discuss their sections of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff will provide presentations on the sections, and there will be an opportunity for discussion. The schedule of presentations is as follows: 1. Concept Plan for Westwood Hills Nature Center – Jason West, Recreation Superintendent and Mark Oestreich, Nature Center Manager will present the concept plans for the Nature Center. 2. Solid Waste – Kala Fisher, Solid Waste Program Coordinator, will present information about the Solid Waste section of the Plan (presentation attached). 3. Parks, Open Space and Natural Resources - Jennifer Monson, Planner, will present the highlights of the draft Parks, Open Space and Natural Resources section (presentation attached). 4. Climate Action and Energy Conservation – Shannon Pinc, Environment and Sustainability Coordinator, will present the Climate Action Plan (presentation attached). Meg McMonigal, Principal Planner will present the outline and goals for this section. Attachments: Presentations for Solid Waste, Parks, Open Space and Natural Resources, and Climate Action Plan Comprehensive Plan Tentative Review Schedule Prepared by: Meg McMonigal, Principal Planner 3/30/2018 1 Comprehensive Plan 2040: Solid Waste Planning Commission April 4, 2018 Chapter Sections •City’s vision for solid waste •Where we have been •Where we are today •Where we are headed 3/30/2018 2 Where We Are Today •Guidance and goals from Hennepin County •Types of solid waste •Collection system Where We Have Been •History of St. Louis Park’s solid waste program •St. Louis Park as a leader and innovator in solid waste Where We Are Today Material 2000 2007 2017 Garbage 10,004 9,300 7,425 Recycling 4,033 3,861 3,510 Organics Recycling 0 0 476 Past 10 years recycling growth rate, w/organics = 0.33% Past 10 years recycling growth rate w/o organics = ‐0.91% Past 10 years garbage growth rate = ‐2.02% 3/30/2018 3 Where We Are Today •Solid Waste Ordinance (Chapter 22) •Zero Waste Packaging Ordinance •Single‐Stream Recycling •Organics Recycling •Parks & Internal Recycling Where We Are Today •Reuse Events •Spring & Fall Clean‐up Days •Household Hazardous Waste Drop‐off Event •Recycling Champions •Education & Outreach 3/30/2018 4 Where We Are Headed Future Initiatives 1. Optional every other week garbage collection 2. Compost use 3. Source separated organics Where We Are Headed Goals & Strategies 1. Continue to Provide Education & Outreach to Community 2. Support and Increase Waste Reduction 3. Support Repair/Reuse/Recycling/Composting Markets 4. Increase Recycling & Organics Recycling 3/30/2018 5 Thank You! Kala Fisher, Solid Waste Program Coordinator 3/30/2018 1 Parks, Open Space, & Natural Resources •Vision •Where We Have Been •Where We Are •Where We Are Going Comprehensive Plan –Parks, Open Space and Natural Resources Timeline July 2017 to Oct 2017 Staff gather background information, maps, tables, outline, & data October 2, 2017 Comp Plan 101 | Summary 2030 Parks and Open Space | Review Goals | Review Outline and discuss topics to include November 29, 2017 “Where We Have Been” & “Where We Are Today” January 29, 2018 Citywide and Neighborhood Demographics, Neighborhood Planning Workshops, & “Where We Are Going” Mar 21, 2018 Chapter Draft Due April 4, 2018 Joint meeting with PRAC and Planning Commission 3/30/2018 2 “Where We Are Going” Future Demographics More Dense More Diverse Aging Population 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 White African American American Indian Asian Other Races Hispanic Racial Composition 2000 2010 2015 22644 43310 48883 42931 43787 44102 45250 47000 48354 49300 51500 48200 49100 51300 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 50000 55000 1950 1970 1990 2010 2030 2050 Population, City of St. Louis Park Population PopEst (MC 2005 Est) PopEst (MC Revised Estimates)PopEst (Census ACS) “Where We Are Going” Parks •Neighborhood Parks •Not planning for additional neighborhood parks •Potential to expand existing parks •40th & France land •Community Parks •Opportunity for new Community Park should either of the Golf Courses be redeveloped •Park/Open Space/Trails •Connect existing parks, and provide trail connections to major destinations 3/30/2018 3 “Where We Are Going” Parks •Shared Use Parks •Continue partnerships •If shared park is no longer wanted by other entity, consider opportunity to acquire for park purposes •Privately‐Owned Public Parks •Partner with private developers to provide public access to private land •Open Space •Retain existing park and open space according to the city’s excess land policy •Regional Trails •Designation of new north/south regional trail •Feasibility study done in 2010 “Where We Are Going” Parks Other •Review and update park and trail dedication fees •Continue to collect park and trail land dedications/fees as allowed •Partner with other public improvement projects to provide recreational opportunities (Bass Lake Preserve / Skate Park) •Partner with other entities to provide recreational and restorative opportunities (Minnehaha Creek, Three Rivers Park District) 3/30/2018 4 “Where We Are Going” Preserving Park Assets •Implement Westwood Hills Nature Center Master Plan •Maintain and improve city parks and trails in accordance with the improvement schedule •Follow design standards •Implement art with new/updated facilities •Partner with “Kids Around the World” •Focus on energy and space efficiency to create a resilient park system •Provide flexible spaces to accommodate changing trends •Promote volunteer opportunities “Where We Are Going” Programs for the community •Adapt and respond to a changing population and new local and national trends •Offer programming for all ages that is sensitive and inclusive of diverse residents •Use partnerships to reduce costs and provide more recreational opportunities •Provide access for all residents •Continue to advertise and communicate recreational offerings in a clear and available manner •Offer flexible programming of spaces 3/30/2018 5 “Where We Are Going” Natural Resources •Offer Community Gardening opportunities •Partner with local entities to offer learning and volunteer programs (“Beautify the Park”, local Eagle Scout projects, SEEDS) •Partner to protect and enhance the city’s natural resources •Protect, maintain, diversify and expand the city’s tree canopy •Implement bee‐friendly policies in parks •Restore wooded areas that are currently infested with invasive species •Offer options for residents to grow native flora •Recognize Minnehaha Creek as a shared community asset •Retain and improve natural vegetation and amenities along Minnehaha Creek •Partner with other public projects and agencies to improve the city’s natural resources (Carpenter Park, Minnehaha Creek re‐meander) “Where We Are Going” Healthy Living •Offer community gardening opportunities •Partner with local entities to offer learning and volunteer programs (“Beautify the Park”, local Eagle Scout projects, SEEDS) •Look at health holistically, and focus on providing opportunities for people to live active lives, including increased access to parks and recreation facilities and programs. Race Equity Initiatives •Collect demographic data when feasible, to guide decision making to make the city a more equitable place for all •Accommodate the needs of residents and guests who do not speak English as a first language •When hiring, broaden candidate pool to include more people of color •Review Capital Improvement Program through the Race Equity lens to ensure equitable opportunities 3/30/2018 1 Joint Commission Meeting April 4, 2018 Shannon Pinc 3/30/2018 2 Climate Action Plan (CAP) Long‐term plan Energy Action Plan Short‐term plan Energy Efficiency in BusinessClimate Action Plan Renewable Energy Partnership with Youth Major Outcomes: •100% renewable electricity by 2030 •Climate neutrality by 2040 SLP Plan Relationship CAP Background NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Louis Park City Council commits to working constructively, using ingenuity, innovation, and courageous determination to create a St. Louis Park Climate Action Plan for consideration that significantly reduces St. Louis Park’s greenhouse gas emissions to levels that would protect our community’s children and grandchildren from the risk of climate destruction. 3/30/2018 3 Climate Action Plan (CAP) ‐ 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 900,000 1,000,000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 tonnes CO2e PLANNED EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS BY SECTOR Commercial/Industrial Efficiency Residential Efficiency Electric Grid Mix Renewable Energy Travel Strategies Waste Strategies Advanced Thermal Strategies & Offsets Advanced Travel Strategies & Offsets Business‐As‐Usual Goal Kick‐Start Projects Youth ‐led Project Climate Action Resource Hub Public EV Charging 3/30/2018 4 Impact Goals Building Energy Efficiency 21.7% 1. Reduce energy consumption in large commercial buildings 30% 2. Reduce energy consumption in small to mid‐size commercial buildings 3. Design all new construction to be net‐zero energy 4. Reduce energy consumption in residential buildings by 35% Renewable Electricity 23.3%5. Achieve 100% renewable electricity Travel 8.4%6. Reduce vehicle emissions 25% Solid Waste 1.1%7. Reduce solid waste 50% 2030 Mid‐term Goals Vehicle Travel 45% Natural Gas 36% Air Travel 19% REMAINING EMISSIONS AFTER 2030 Advanced Strategies A. Identify opportunities for thermal energy grids B. Explore opportunities for combined heat and power C. Anaerobic digesters for waste heat and compressed natural gas D. Fuel switching E. Carbon offsets F. Emerging technologies G. Scope 3 emissions 3/30/2018 5 Thank you! Comprehensive Plan 2040 - Tentative Review Schedule Date Topics for discussion Feb 21 Land Use March 7 Housing March 21 Land Use and Mobility - City Council invited April 4 Climate and energy Parks and Recreation Solid Waste - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and Environment & Sustainability Commission invited Land Use April – May Additional Community Engagement to be scheduled April 16 City Council Study Session April 18 Surface Water Water Supply Sanitary Sewer May 2 Public Safety Health May 14 City Council Study Session May 15 Send Plan to Commissions for Review May 16 Plan by N’hood and other remaining sections May 30 Planning Commission Review June 6 Planning Commission recommendation to send out for review June 18 City Council action to send out for review