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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvironmental Quality Committee Packet 05-08-2019 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA May 8, 2019 WHERE: MEDICINE LAKE ROOM Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Environmental Quality Committee and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Committee member, or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 2. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC FORUM – Individuals may address the Committee about any item not contained in the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. 3. 7:20 P.M APPROVAL OF AGENDA - EQC members may add items to the agenda for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The EQC will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda. 4. 7:25 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve March 13, 2019 EQC Meeting Minutes 5. 7:30 P.M. GENERAL BUSINESS A. B. C. Medicine Lake boat launch closure Drop off Day Summary Environmental Commission Conference recap 6. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 7. FUTURE MEETINGS: June 12 • Green Steps • Introduce Chris LaBounty City Engineer 8. 8:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT DRAFT Minutes Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) March 13, 2019 MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Members Paul Senne, Marky Williamson, Andy Polzin, Marita Prokop, Clark Gregor, Joel Spoonheim, Laura Babcock MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Water Resources Manager Vanessa Strong 1. Call to Order – 7:00 P.M. 2. Public Forum Jim Crider, Steve Japs, and residents from Plymouth representing Northwest Metro Climate Action were present again to discuss climate change and its effects on the environment, and what Plymouth can do to address the issue. He urged the city to participate in the GreenStep Cities program and requested the EQC and the city emphasize addressing climate change, and make it a priority of the GreenStep program 3. Approval of Agenda Water Resources Manager Strong requested an item to be added to the Agenda. Item 3.1 Elect 2019 EQC Chair and Vice-Chair. It was recognized during review of the February 13th Minutes that while all Committee Members were in favor of the 2019 EQC Chair and Vice-Chair nominations, an official vote was not conducted. Motion by Committee Member Spoonheim, seconded by Committee Member Gregor, recommending approval of the March 13, 2019 Environmental Quality Committee meeting agenda as amended. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 3.1 Elect 2019 EQC Chair and Vice-Chair Motion by Committee Member Spoonheim and seconded by Committee Member Polzin to nominate Committee Member Prokop for EQC Chair and Committee Member Gregor for Vice- Chair. With all member voting in favor, the motion carried. 4. Consent Agenda A. Approve February 13, 2018 EQC Meeting Minutes Motion by Committee Member Williamson, seconded by Committee Member Gregor recommending approval of the Consent Agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. With all member voting in favor, the motion carried. 5. General Business A. LWV City Sustainability Panel Committee Member Gregor provided a summary of the League of Women Voters Sustainability Panel event B. Select Adopt-a-Street Collection Day for May Environmental Quality Committee Minutes March 13, 2019 Page 2 Motion by Committee Member Gregor and seconded by Committee Member Williamson nominating the first adopt-a-street day and time for May 18th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. C. Green Step Cities Introduction Water Resources Manager Strong presented to the Committee an overview of Green Step Cities, the process, and materials available on the Green Steps website, including a resolution template that could be used to make a recommendation to Council. There was discussion by the Committee that to make Green Step Cities successful in Plymouth several other committees and staff would be integral in coordinating the program under the direction and leadership of Council. The Committee discussed the idea to introduce green Steps to the other Committees in order to help provide background education for the program. Motion by Committee Member Polzin and seconded by Committee Member Spoonheim directing staff to send the resolution template to the City Attorney for review and reach out to Green Steps to see if a speaker would be able to attend an upcoming meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 6. Reports and Staff Recommendations 7. Future Meetings April 10, 2019 A. Solid Waste Annual Report B. Drop Off Day 8. Adjournment Environmental Quality Committee adjourned at 8:41 p.m. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 9, 2019 Agenda Number: To: Dave Callister, City Manager Prepared by: Vanessa Strong, Water Resources Manager Reviewed by: Michael Thompson, Director of Public Works Item: 2019 Medicine Lake Boat Launch Closure 1. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt attached resolution approving the closure of the Medicine Lake boat launch for 2019. 2. BACKGROUND: The City has been operating the Medicine Lake boat launch for approximately 25 years. The launch was originally installed to provide a seasonal deep water access. The launch was closed for the 2018 season. The launch has been traditionally open for three weekends in May and three weekends in September for a total of fourteen days per year. Emergency access is available year round. Staff intends to hold an open house this fall to gather community input regarding the possible permanent closure of the launch. This would be a transparent and open public input process. The results of that feedback would be brought back to the City Council at a future date before a final decision is made. Similar to the 2018 season staff recommends closing the launch for the 2019 season, for the following reasons: • In 2014 Three Rivers Park District made improvements to their public access making the City launch unnecessary for deep water access. • Starry Stonewort, a fast-growing, non-native algae, was confirmed in Medicine Lake in August of 2018. Reducing the number of public accesses can increase the effectiveness of an aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspection program and help prevent the spread of starry stonewort to other local lakes, and/or bringing additional AIS into Medicine Lake. • The Medicine Lake Homeowners Association (AMLAC) supports closing the launch in 2019, and has requested the launch be closed permanently to help manage AIS. 3. BUDGET IMPACT: The City contracts with Three Rivers Park District to have certified inspectors 8 hours per day for the six weekends the launch is open which equates to approximately $1,200 per year. The City opens and closes the launch two times per week during this process and also resets the concrete planks. 4. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Map of launch location CITY OF PLYMOUTH RESOLUTION NO. 2019- RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2019 MEDICINE LAKE BOAT LAUNCH CLOSURE WHEREAS, the Three Rivers Park District made improvements to their public access in 2014 making the City launch unnecessary; and WHEREAS, the reduction of public access may improve the effectiveness of Starry Stonewort identification and response on Medicine Lake, reduce introduction of additional AIS to Medicine Lake, and reduce the spread to other local lakes; and WHEREAS, the Medicine Lake Homeowners Association (AMLAC) supports closing of the launch. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that the closure of the Medicine Lake boat launch for the 2019 season is approved. APPROVED by the City Council on this 9th day of April, 2019. S our ce: Es ri , Di gita lG lob e, Ge o Eye , Earth star Ge ograph i cs,CN ES/Ai rbus D S, U SD A, U SGS, A er oGR ID, IGN, a n d th e GIS Use rCommunity O:\Utilities\Storm Sewer and Water Resources\Environmental Quality Committee\Packets\2019\May Packet EQC 2019\Drop off Day Summary.docx Agenda Number CITY OF PLYMOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT DATE: May 2, 2019 for the EQC Meeting of May 8, 2019 TO: Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) FROM: Vanessa Strong, Water Resources Manager SUBJECT: Drop off Day 2019 ACTION REQUESTED: To review and provide comments to staff on the 2019 Drop off Day event. BACKGROUND: The purpose of the Drop off Day event is to provide a local opportunity for all residents to dispose of unwanted items. The goals are to prevent illegal dumping, educate all residents on how to dispose of unwanted items, and to contribute to sense of community spirit, environmental awareness and quality of life. The event was held on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at the Public Works Facility. This event is extremely popular with an estimated 950 vehicles entering the site between 7:30am -12:30p. Three changes were made to the event for 2019. First, the event has caused traffic issues on Fernbrook Lane. To improve the traffic flow 23rd Ave N was transitioned to a temporary one way street. Second, the event began with an unadvertised soft open at 7am to alleviate some of the initial congestion resulting from several residents lining up early. Third, a separate cost for box trucks was a new addition this year. Box trucks were charged $100 while all other resident vehicles remained $20. BUDGET IMPACT: There is no direct budget impact to review and comment on the Drop off Day event. Attachments: Map O:\Utilities\Storm Sewer and Water Resources\Environmental Quality Committee\Packets\2019\May Packet EQC 2019\Drop off Day Summary.docx Saturday, May 4, 2019 | 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23rd Avenue N.plymouthmn.gov/dropoff Niagara Lane Fernbrook Lane Recycling Drop-Off Site closed May 4 Plymouth Maintenance Facility 14900 23rd Ave. N. Water Tower Salt Shed Gas Pump 23rd Avenue N. Yard Waste Site closed May 4 Cashiers $$ Cashiers Recycle & Reuse Line (Free) Disposal Line ($) Mattresses Portable Restroom Portable Restroom Both Lines All vehicles enter on 23rd Avenue (temporary one-way road) from Fernbrook Lane. Vehicles form 2 lines on 23rd Ave. DROP-OFF DAY 2019 TRAFFIC FLOW MAP Furniture Electronics Construction Materials Appliances Scrap Metal Tires Lead Acid Batteries Bikes Light Bulbs & Household Batteries Textiles Paper Shredding