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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-07-2018CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO June 7, 2018 EVENTS / MEETINGS Environmental Quality Committee Agenda for June 13th ...................................... Page 2 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Agenda for June 14th ........................... Page 3 Official City Meeting Calendars.................................................................... Page 4 Tentative List of Agenda Items ....................... ......................... ...... Page 7 ........ ....... 1.9 a T Z01►KQ116L Freedom Celebration Sunday set for July 1 .................................................... Page 10 Conditional Use Permit for Hollydale Golf Course for 4710 Holly Lane North (20018029) Page 13 Conditional Use Permit for Property Located at 5905 Trenton Lane North (2018035)... Page 14 Site Plan Amendment for Property Located at 220 Carlson Parkway (2018031) .......... Page 15 Happy Birthday America Parade set for June 27 .............................................. Page 16 City, Rotary offer free CPR/AED training in June ............................................. Page 17 Free Naturalist Visit featuring Minnesota Zoomobile set for June 13 ...................... Page 19 Plymouth Farmers Market set to open June 27 ................................................ Page 20 REPORTS St OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST Revisions to Recycling Ordinance #13: Public Engagement Findings Report, Hennepin County................................................................................... Page 21 SacRT Awarded $12 Million to Expand SmaRT Ride Service On -Demand, Sacramento Regional Transit District........................................................... Page 47 Smiths in Talks to Merge Minnesota-based Medical -device Business with California Company, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal......................................................... Page 52 Be'Wiched Deli is Closed and it Doesn't Look Good for the Norht Loop Restaurant's Future, Eater Twin Cities.................................................................................. Page 54 Mosaic's Departure is a Wake-up Call for Minnesota, Star Tribune ........................ Page 57 Plymouth City Council has First Glance at Redevelopment Plans for Prominent Corner, SunSailor........................................................................................... Page 59 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA June 13, 2018 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 April 11, 2018 EQC Meeting Minutes (Asche) 5. 7:30 P.M. GENERAL BUSINESS A. 2017 Solid Waste Annual Report (Asche) 6. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS A. 7. FUTURE MEETINGS: August 8, 2018 — EQC • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Public Meeting • Surface Water Management Plan Update 8. 8:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 City of Plymouth Adding Quol i ty to Life PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA DATE & TIME: Thursday, June 14, 2018 7:00pm LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. OPEN FORUM: 4. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS (NON -ACTION ITEMS): 4a. PCC Community Engagement — Christopher Fleck (PCC Manager) 4b. Historical Society update 4c. Catering Update 5. NEW BUSINESS (ACTION ITEMS): 5a. Emerald Ash Borer 5b. Capital Improvement Plan approval (2019-2023) 5c. Fieldhouse Policies and Fees 6. COMMISSIONER/STAFF UPDATE ■ Upcoming Community/Special Events ■ Summer Entertainment Schedule 7. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 r�ity Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 2018 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 10 11 12 5:30 PM 13 14 15 16 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM 7:00 PM TwinWest ENVIRONMENTAL PARK £t REC Update/Budget QUALITY ADVISORY Goals COMMITTEE COMMISSION Medicine Lake MEETING MEETING Room Medicine Lake Room Plymouth Creek 7:00 PM Center REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM VOTE MEETING HOUSING AND State of the Streets in REDEVELOPMENT NW Plymouth AUTHORITY Medicine Lake Room Absentee Voting 7:00 PM begins for State REGULAR COUNCIL Gleason Lake Room Primary Election MEETING Council Chambers Page 4 r�ity Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 2018 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 INDEPENDENCE DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 8 9 10 11 7:00 PM 12 13 14 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Medicine Lake Room 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Music in Plymouth Hilde Performance Center 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR HOUSING AND COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Medicine Lake Room 29 30 31 CITY COUNCIL FILINGS OPEN Mayor, At Large, Ward 2 and Ward 4 Page 5 r�ity Plymouth Adding Quality to Life August 2018 Page 6 1 2 3 4 7:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PLANNING Kids Fest COMMISSION Hilde MEETING Performance Center Council Chambers 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL 10:00 AM -3:00 PM QUALITYABSENTEE/DIRECT COMMITTEE BALLOTING MEETING Medicine Lake Room 12 13 14 � 15 16 17 18 VOTE 8:00 AM -5:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:00 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT PRIMARY PLANNING CITY COUNCIL FILINGS BALLOTING ELECTION COMMISSION DEADLINE TO Polls Open MEETING WITHDRAW 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Council Chambers 5:00 PM CITY COUNCIL FILINGS CLOSE 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7:00 PM 5:30 PM HOUSING AND SPECIAL COUNCIL REDEVELOPMENT MEETING AUTHORITY Budget and CIP MEETING Medicine Lake Room Medicine Lake Room 26 27 28 5:30 PM 29 30 31 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Budget and CIP Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers Page 6 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items June 26, Special, 5:30 p.m. Medicine Lake Room • State of the Streets in Plymouth June 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers • Appoint election judges for the 2018 Primary and General Elections • Approve Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for "Cottonwood Lane Addition" on property west and south of the Cottonwood Lane street segment located south of Highway 55 (Lake West Development, LLC - 2018019) • Consider Reguiding and Sketch Plan for "Greenway North" on property located at 18405, 18515 and 18535 County Road 47, 6035 Troy Lane and 5945 Troy Lane (Pulte Homes of Minnesota - 2018022) (Tabled from May 22, 2018) • Public improvement and special assessment hearing for the 2018 Mill and Overlay project (ST189004.002) • Public improvement and special assessment hearing for the Fernbrook Lane Mill and Overlay Project (ST180003) • Update on Rockford Road bridge, design options, public feedback, and schedule • Transit update • Hotel Licensing Ordinance July 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers • Present 2017 Comprehensive Financial Report (Aaron Nielson, from Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich >t Co., PA) • Present Certificate of Achievement for Financing Reporting for 2016 • Oaths of Office for Police Officers Glenn Gerads and Danielle Walbridge August 21, Special, 5:30 p.m. Medicine Lake Room • Budget and CIP • If necessary, conduct regular meeting at 7 p.m. and then recess back to study session August 28, Special, 5:30 p.m. Medicine Lake Room • Budget and CIP August 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers September 4, Special, 6:00 p.m. Medicine Lake Room (if needed) • Budget and CIP September 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers • City Manager's 2018 Financial Overview • Consider 2019 proposed budget, preliminary general property tax levy, HRA levy and setting budget public hearing date September 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers October 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers Page 7 October 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers November 13, Special, 5:30 p.m. Medicine Lake Room (if needed) • Budget and CIP November 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers • Canvass 2018 General Election results November 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers December 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers • Recognize Police Citizen Academy graduates • Public hearing on 2019 budget, general property tax levy, HRA levy, and 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program Page 8 BUDGET PROCESS Budget Calendar 2018-2019 Biennial Budget Preparation & 5 -yr Capital Improvement Plan Date Category Description April 23, 2018 Budget Departments receive budget instruction June 12, 2018 Budget Council Study Session — Budget Goals April —June 2018 Budget Departments prepare budgets May 7, 2018 Budget Personnel changes submitted to HR June 11, 2018 Budget Budgets submitted to Finance July 9 —July 13, 2018 Budget Department meetings August 10, 2017 Budget Council receives budget materials for upcoming meeting August 21, 2018 Budget & CIP Council study session (Budget & CIP meeting #1) August 28, 2018 Budget & CIP Council Study Session (Budget & CIP meeting #2) Council Regular Session (Financial Overview) September 4, 2018 Budget & CIP Council Study Session (Budget meeting #3) (if needed) September 11, 2018 Budget Council adopts preliminary levies & budget (Budget meeting #4) October 3, 2018 CIP Planning Commission public hearing November 13, 2018 Budget Council Study Session (Budget meeting #5) (If needed) December 11, 2018 Budget & CIP Budget Public Hearing, CIP, Budget & Levy Adoption December 26, 2018 Budget Levy is certified with Hennepin County Page 9 BAPTIST CHURCH June 6, 2018 Greetings from Fourth Baptist Church in Plymouth! Sunday, July 1, has been designated Freedom Celebration Sunday at our church when we honor our elected officials, and those men and women who serve in the military, law enforcement, and fire/rescue. We are so thankful for you who have dedicated your lives to serve and protect our community, and we want to encourage all of you in your work by urging our congregation to uphold you in prayer, and to appreciate and support you for your excellent work in our community, To achieve this, we invite you and your family to be our honored guests at a special service as we pay tribute to you and your work. Our Sunday morning service on July 1 begins at 10:30 a.m. The service includes musical tributes, recognition of our special guests, and a relevant and inspirational message. Following the service we invite you and your family to join us for lunch on the church grounds. It would be our privilege to have you attend on Sunday, July 1, as we show our appreciation for all you do in and for our community, Please respond by email to: info@fourthbaptist.or . We hope you will join us for what we consider to be a very significant event in aur church. Gratefully, Matt Morrell Senior Pastor MDM/jlb 900 Forestview Lane North • Plymouth, Minnesota 55+44-1 7(33.417,8200 • fourihhapi lo.orsj Page 10 Fourth Baptist Church invites you to attend �'rccdom Celebration Sur2day A service to honor Millitary Service Members and Community Servants Sunday /July 1 / 10:30am Page 11 freedom Celebration ,Sunday Come join us for Freedom Celebration Sunday on Sunday, July 3 at 10:34 am as we honor military service members and community servants. Special service with music by Choir, Orchestra, and Handbell Choir and a message from Pastor Matt Morrell. • Lunch provided for all guests and attendees following the service. Fourth Baptist Church is located at 999 Forestview Lane North in Plymouth on Hwy 55 between I-494 and Hwy 159. www.fourthbaptist.org 763-417-8200 Fourth Baptist Church 909 Forestview Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441-5934 www.four thbaptist.org Page 12 r uCity of p lymouth Adding Quality to Life June 8, 2018 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HOLLYDALE GOLF COURSE FOR 4710 HOLLY LANE NORTH (2018029) - Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Hollydale Golf Course, under File No. 2018029, for a conditional use permit to allow an existing storage shed to be removed and replaced by a 40 -foot by 56 -foot structure. The storage shed would be in generally the same location on the western side of the golf course along Holly Lane for property located at 4710 Holly Lane North. Under the plan, no other exterior changes are proposed. A map showing the location of the property is provided below. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 500 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a public hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in the Council Chambers at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the city planning department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the community development information counter (lower level of city hall) on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, W4M momw" Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd . Plymouth, Minnes$t�91 5447pp�il,§?ns\2Tibd\*20 ill -V,19 29,M70Y \%]1i5Q@4WL692v rp) City of Plymouth Adding Qualify to Life June 8, 2013 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5905 TRENTON LANE NORTH (2018035) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by NRG Reliability Solutions, under File No. 2018035, for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of two exhaust stacks 56.5 feet in height for two existing emergency stand-by generators, as required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, for property located at 5905 Trenton Lane North. A map showing the location of the property is provided below. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 500 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a public hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in the Council Chambers at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the city planning department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the community development information counter (lower level of city hall) on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth Minne tl ��pi��` �o s�o�' of � ��nr� 0 c�i�i�1��^6nl?,�Xi%%�r46 cRPORV rp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 8, 2013 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 220 CARLSON PARKWAY (201803 1) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Studio M Architects, under File No. 2018031, for a site plan amendment to allow the construction of a roughly 2,800 square foot addition to the east side of the existing Grizzly's Restaurant, and added parking for property located at 220 Carlson Parkway. The addition would be used for offices and conference area (ground level) and storage (lower level). A map showing the location of the property is provided below. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 200 feet of the site of this proposal.. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a public meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in the Council Chambers at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the city planning department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the -community development information counter (lower level of city hall) on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, W VM IWWWA Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd •Plymouth MinneP� r n 4� �� 2bAMArP��85991 -,s`fi'AWTVdr@1W. , rV,2v City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release June 5, 2018 Contact: Alyssa Fram Recreation Supervisor City of Plymouth 763-509-5225 afram@ptymouthmn.gov Happy Birthday America Parade set for June 27 Plymouth, Minn. — City of Plymouth's annual Happy Birthday America Parade is set for Wednesday, June 27 at the Hilde Performance Center, 3500 Plymouth Blvd. This free event geared toward preschool- and elementary -age children provides an opportunity to participate in a festive Independence Day -themed parade. Parade Festivities Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with decorations for the parade. Children should bring and decorate their bicycles, tricycles and strollers. Patriotic attire is also encouraged. Streamers and balloons will be provided, but participants may also bring their own decorative materials. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. with the Star Spangled Banner and other patriotic music, led by the Hamel Veterans of Foreign Wars. Concert by Wendy's Wiggle Jiggle Jam Following the parade, the event features an 11 a.m. performance by Wendy's Wiggle Jiggle Jam at the Hilde small stage. Beverages and peanut -free snacks will be served. The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of inclement weather, the event may be canceled. Call the weather hotline for more information at 763-509-5205. This year's sponsors include TCF Bank and Abbott Northwestern-WestHealth. For information about upcoming events in Plymouth, visit plymouthmn.gov/specialevents. Cutline: The free annual Happy Birthday America Parade for children is set for Wednesday, June 27 at the Hilde Performance Center. Following the parade, Wendy's Wiggle Jiggle Jam will take the stage. -30- Page 16 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release May 31, 2018 Contact: Mike Goldstein Public Safety Director City of Plymouth 763-509-5129 City, Rotary offer free CPR/AED training in June Plymouth, Minn. — Free CPR and AED training courses are available to the Plymouth community this June, thanks to a partnership between the Plymouth Public Safety Department and Rotary Club of Plymouth. The one-hour Heart Safe Plymouth training sessions are open to teenagers and adults who are interested in learning to help save lives. Participants learn hands -only CPR, which teaches chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth breaths, as well as the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). AED devices detect disturbances in the rhythm of a heartbeat and are able to treat them through defibrillation, allowing the heart to re- establish an effective rhythm. Registration is required. Due to the popularity of the training sessions and limited space, early registration is encouraged. Wednesday Evening CPR/AED Trainings Training sessions are set for 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays June 6 and June 20 on the second floor of the Plymouth Public Safety Building, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., adjacent to City Hall. To register, visit heartsafeplymouth.eventbrite.com. Space is limited to 30 participants per training session. Saturday Morning CPR/AED Trainings The Saturday training session is set for 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 23 at Plymouth Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Lane. To register, visit heartsafeplymouthfire.eventbrite.com. Space is limited to 50 participants per training session. Heart Safe Plymouth Background The City of Plymouth was designated a Heart Safe Community in 2013 by the American Heart Association. The program recognizes efforts by individual communities to improve their system for preventing deaths caused by sudden cardiac arrest. - more - Page 17 According to the AHA, 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes — and only about 46% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest get the immediate help that they need before professional first responders arrive. Rotary Club of Plymouth began holding free CPR and AED training sessions in 2012 and has helped train more than 5,000 Plymouth residents and businesspeople. Sponsors include Heart Safe communities through AHA, Minnesota Department of Health and Allina Health. Businesses groups and organizations can obtain more information or schedule a free training. For more information, email heartsafeplymouth@gmail.com, call CPR/AED Instructor Norm Okerstrom at 763- 238-8443 or visit rotaryplymouth.org. -30- Page 18 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release May 30, 2018 Contact: Alyssa Fram Recreation Supervisor City of Plymouth 763-509-5225 afram@plymouthmn.gov Free naturalist visit featuring Minnesota Zoomobile set for June 13 Plymouth, Minn. —The City of Plymouth will hold a free naturalist visit by Minnesota Zoomobile staff, featuring Cool Animals of the North, at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 at the Hilde Small Stage, 3500 Plymouth Blvd. The event offers education on a variety of animals and ecological concepts. Zoo staff will bring animals to Plymouth and teach about environmental stewardship. Plymouth's Entertainment in the Parks events are sponsored by TCF Bank and Abbott Northwestern- WestHealth. For more information about upcoming events, visit plymouthmn.gov/specialevents. Cutline: A free naturalist visit featuring Minnesota Zoo animals and staff is set for Wednesday, June 13 in Plymouth. -30- Page 19 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release June 6, 2018 Contact: Jessie Koch Recreation Supervisor City of Plymouth 763-509-5223 jkoch@ptymouthmn.gov Plymouth Farmers Market set to open June 27 Plymouth, Minn. — The City of Plymouth will kick off its annual outdoor Farmers Market Wednesday, June 27 at Parkers Lake Playfield parking lot, 15500 County Road 6. The market will be open 2:30-6:30 p.m. each Wednesday through Oct. 10. Vendors sell fresh, locally grown produce and prepared food, including fruits, vegetables, fresh bread, oils and vinegars, nuts, ice cream, meats, sauces, flowers and more. Market visitors are encouraged to bring cash, as well as reusable bags to the market. A variety of local musicians will be featured at the market. A weekly drawing for a Farmers Market reusable bag filled with market produce or prepared foods will be held at the information table. With the exception of service dogs, dogs are not allowed at the market. Donations for the Interfaith Outreach food shelf will be collected. Donations can be previously bought or purchased at the market. A community table is available to charity and non-profit organizations for fundraising, promotional and educational purposes. To apply, call Recreation Supervisor Jessie Koch at 763-509-5223 or email jkoch@plymouthmn.gov at least two weeks in advance. Community table applications are available at plymouthmn.gov/farmersmarket. A weekly newsletter is published online to spotlight vendors, provide news and upcoming events for the market, and offer a recipe featuring ingredients available at the market. In observance of Independence Day, the Plymouth Farmers Market will not be held Wednesday, July 4. For more information or to view the weekly newsletter, visit plymouthmn.gov/farmersmarket. Cutline: The annual Plymouth Farmers Market will open June 27 at Parkers Lake Playfield. The market is set for 2:30-6:30 p.m. each Wednesday through Oct. 10. -30- Page 20 2018 This revision process was initiated when the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners adopted the Solid Waste Management Master Plan in November 2077 Page 21 Contents Purpose Engagement approach Key findings Providing curbside organics recycling Food waste recycling requirements for businesses Recycling requirements at multifamily properties Contact information 2 _3 _7 _9 12 19 25 Page 22 Purpose Seeking input on revisions to the county's recycling ordinance The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners adopted the Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Master Plan in November 2017. This plan outlines strategies to reach the goal of recycling 75 percent of waste by 2030. A number of new strategies proposed revisions to the county's recycling ordinance (Ordinance #13 - Solid Waste Source Separation) including: • Requirements for businesses that generate large quantities of food waste to implement food recycling by 2020 • Requirements for cities to offer curbside organics recycling service to residents by 2022 • Updates to the multifamily recycling requirements • Incorporating state recycling requirements for businesses From December 2017 through April 2018, county staff engaged city representatives, trade associations, waste haulers, property managers, businesses and the broader community to seek input on the ordinance language. This report provides a summary of the public engagement activities and key findings from this effort. The feedback summarized in this report is being used to draft the ordinance language. This report is being shared with the board to share the insights staff have gathered from stakeholders. The public will be able to review the draft ordinance language in early summer. Staff plan to present the recommended revised ordinance to the county board this summer. The board will then hold a public hearing prior to adopting the ordinance, which is anticipated to be in late fall 2018. Materials will be posted at hennepin.us/solidwasteplanning, and individuals can also sign up on that web page to receive email updates. Page 23 Engagement approach The county gathered input from 316 participants through meetings, one-on-one interviews, online surveys and written comments. Participants included elected officials and representatives from businesses, business associations, cities, multifamily property managers and haulers. Promotions of these activities included arranging in-person meetings, sending emails and letters and including information in newsletters. ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS Residential organics recycling requirements Big cities (>10,000) Sent letter and followed up to request written feedback from mayors and city managers. Received comments from 16 of 18 big cities. Small cities (<10,000) Sent letter and followed up to request written feedback from mayors and city managers. Received comments from 4 of 26 small cities. Cities already meeting Sent letter to mayors and city managers to keep them informed and requirement accept comments if submitted. Business food waste recycling requirement Coordinated engagement 0 Met with Executive Director and Environment and Energy with Building Owners and Committee (12 participants) to discuss engagement plans. Managers Association 0 Presented at BOMA meeting and answered questions with 80 (BOMA) Greater Minneapolis attendees. representatives• Created survey that BOMA sent to members that manage individual properties (42 surveys completed). • BOMA shared information with members about the ordinance revision process and timeline. Coordinated engagement 0 Met with the President, Director of Government Affairs, Vice with Care Providers of President of Advocacy and Vice President of Member Services Minnesota to discuss engagement plans. • Care Providers of Minnesota conducted a survey of their members and shared results with the county (18 completed surveys). • Care Providers of Minnesota promoted the county's information sessions and shared information with members about the ordinance revision process and timeline. Page 24 Coordinated engagement 9 Met with the Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs with LeadingAge Minnesota and the Vice President for Housing and Community Services to discuss engagement plans. • Created a survey that LeadingAge Minnesota promoted to members (17 surveys completed). • LeadingAge promoted the county's information sessions and shared information with members about the ordinance revision process and timeline. Coordinated engagement 0 Met with the Senior Vice President of Policy and Chief with Minnesota Hospital Strategy Officer and Policy Analyst to discuss engagement Association plans. • Minnesota Hospital Association conducted a survey of the 11 hospitals located in Hennepin County. (5 surveys completed) • Minnesota Hospital Association promoted the county's information sessions and shared information with members about the ordinance revision process and timeline. Coordinated engagement 0 Discussed engagement plans with the President/CEO. with Minnesota Grocers 0 Created a survey that MGA promoted to members located in Association (MGA) Hennepin County (5 surveys completed). • MGA promoted the county's information sessions and shared information with members about the ordinance revision process and timeline. Coordinated engagement 0 Discussed engagement plans with the President/CEO. with Hospitality Minnesota 0 Created a survey that Hospitality Minnesota promoted to members (0 surveys completed). • Hospitality Minnesota promoted the county's information sessions and shared information with members about the ordinance revision process and timeline. Outreach to Minneapolis 0 Met with the President/CEO and Director of Policy to discuss Regional Chamber of engagement plans. Commerce 9 Created a survey that the chamber promoted to members (2 surveys completed). Outreach to Minnesota 0 Discussed engagement efforts with the Executive Director. Shopping Center Association 9 Sent information about the proposed ordinance requirements. Hosted three informational 0 21 attendees meetings/open houses Conducted follow up Contacted 6 individuals phone calls or emails to individuals as requested in the survey or at a meeting Page 25 Multifamily recycling requirements Outreach to Multifamily 0 Presented at Multifamily Housing Association municipal Housing Association affairs committee (13 attendees). • Multifamily Housing Association promoted an online survey (9 surveys completed). Conducted an online survey 0 Email notification sent to 214 property managers/owners to property managers that (41 completed surveys). have used the county's recycling program resources Ordinance revisions Meeting with the National 0 Meeting attended by 12 individuals representing 8 waste Waste and Recycling hauling companies and the trade association. Association Page 26 City engagement There are 18 cities in Hennepin County with a population over 10,000, and 93 percent of the county's total population live in those 18 cities. Of those big cities, 14 provided comments on the proposed ordinance changes or said they would provide feedback after a draft of the ordinance is released. Minneapolis and St. Louis Park already meet the requirement. Golden Valley and Rogers did not respond. The remaining 26 are cities of the 4t" class (population of less than 10,000). Four of the small cities responded with comments and another seven already meet the proposed requirement. The following cities provided comments: 1. Loretto 1. Brooklyn Park 8. Hopkins 2. Brooklyn Center 9. Minnetonka 3. Champlin 10. Mound 4. Corcoran 11. New Hope 5. Crystal 12. Richfield 6. Eden Prairie 13. Robbinsdale 7. Greenwood 14. Woodland The following cities stated they would comment after a draft of the ordinance is released: 1. Bloomington 2. Edina 3. Maple Grove 4. Plymouth (county presenting at city council workshop on May 22) The following cities meet the requirement: 1. Loretto 2. Maple Plain 3. Medina 4. Medicine Lake 5. Minneapolis 6. Osseo 7. St. Bonifacius 8. St. Louis Park 9. Wayzata Page 27 Key findings Providing curbside organics recycling The county is proposing that cities must provide curbside collection of organics through a citywide contract or a city requirement that haulers provide organics service upon request. Cities prefer: • To implement a hauler requirement rather than a citywide contract. • Different collection methods, and no collection method is perfect. • A system where only subscribers pay for organics recycling service. Cities want the county to: • Play a bigger role in addressing concerns about cost and the development of infrastructure. • Conduct a broad educational campaign to build demand from residents. • Explore alternatives for small cities. Food waste recycling requirements for businesses The county is proposing to require businesses that generate large quantities of food waste to implement food waste recycling by 2020. The engagement efforts confirmed: • Most food waste from these businesses is currently being trashed. • The targeted sectors generate large amounts of food waste. • Supports greater route density for haulers to encourage more efficient collection. Businesses have moderate or slight concerns about the proposed requirements and generally find the approach and standards of compliance reasonable. • Primary concerns relate to costs, space constraints, training, and the burden of compliance. • Businesses are concerned about a requirement to ensure food waste recycling is done effectively. • A different standard of compliance may be needed for owners/managers of multi -tenant buildings. Page 28 Businesses want assistance in setting up their program. • The county's current business recycling assistance program offers the resources needed by businesses. • Most businesses need less than a year to set up a food recycling program. Recycling requirements at multifamily properties The county is considering annual recycling education and dumpster and cart labelling requirements to increase recycling and reduce contamination. In addition, a requirement to offer organics recycling was explored. Improvements to recycling at many multifamily properties is needed. • Haulers report high contamination levels in recyclables collected • Most food waste is currently being trashed Property managers have little concern about a requirement provide education and to label waste containers. • Property managers are providing some level of education. • Most believe their containers are well -labeled. Property managers and haulers have significant concerns about organics recycling requirements • Free supplies and help lowering the cost of service would make property managers more likely to offer organics recycling. • Primary concerns relate to educating residents, space constraints, costs and contamination of material, and the challenge of adding a new program while struggling with existing recycling efforts. Page 29 Providing curbside organics recycling The county is proposing that cities must provide curbside collection of organics through a citywide contract or a city requirement that haulers provide organics service upon request. A survey conducted during the public engagement process for the Solid Waste Management Master Plan showed that residents think organics recycling is important and they would be likely to participate if the service were available. County staff requested feedback from mayors and city managers on how to deliver organics recycling programs that provide environmental and health benefits at a reasonable cost. This section summarizes the feedback from mayors, city managers and recycling coordinators. County staff also met with staff representing eight waste hauling/management companies and a representative from the National Waste and Recycling Association. The conversations focused on residential organics recycling services, education, and solid waste management infrastructure. Collection methods and contracts Cities would prefer to implement a hauler requirement rather than a citywide contract. Open trash collection makes a citywide contract more of a challenge. Cities want to have the option to decide how to implement organics and are generally in favor of local control over implementation. Many cities license haulers and have existing requirements for hauler operations. Haulers are currently required to offer yard waste service in some cities. Haulers are concerned about assuming all the responsibility. No collection method is perfect, and cities prefer different collection methods. • Some cities want to collect organics in a separate cart, some want to collect with yard waste, and others want to go with the Blue Bag program where bags for organics recycling and placed by residents in their trash carts and separated later. • Many cities say they do not want to add another truck or another cart, which is how the Minneapolis system works. Haulers also prefer not to add another cart or another truck. • Collection with yard waste is appealing, but there are limited private sector options for transfer and composting. • There are concerns about the Blue Bag program, including that only one company offers the service, it is a patented process, there are no examples in Hennepin County of other haulers using it, there is an additional cost to sort out Blue Bags, and there are limited processing options. Page 30 The county should explore alternatives for small cities. There are 26 cities in Hennepin County with a population of less than 10,000 people. Together, they account for 7 percent of the county's population. These cities have pointed out that an organics recycling requirement is more difficult to implement for several reasons: they have less capacity to implement programs, they face higher administrative costs relative to size, and they have lower route density. Some cities have suggested that the county could more efficiently implement this requirement by providing organized organics collection for small cities. These cities also said that the county should take responsibility for enforcing organics recycling mandates. Costs Cities prefer a system where only subscribers pay for organics recycling service. Cities want participation and payment to be voluntary, not mandatory. Cities without organized collection would have more difficulty implementing a system where everyone pays. Some cities suggested that organized organics collection would decrease the cost and increase participation. The county should play a bigger role in addressing concerns about cost. • Organics recycling is an additional fee, and cities are concerned about rate increases. Residents, cities, and haulers are interested in reducing the cost of organics recycling service. • Decreasing the cost of organics recycling could be achieved through a variety of methods: continuing to offer financial incentives for organics recycling participants, expanding the reduced tipping fee at Brooklyn Park Transfer Station (BPTS) to other facilities, revising the county's funding policy, and distributing additional grant funds to cities. Haulers want the county to share cost data from existing programs and clarify the intended subsidies to cities for organics programs. Infrastructure There is widespread agreement that infrastructure and markets need to be developed. • Cities and haulers agree that there is a need for more transfer stations and composting sites. This includes priorities for transfer capacity in the south metro and a composting site serving the north metro. • Cities want the county to be involved in the development of markets for compost. Page 31 The county should play a bigger role in infrastructure development. • Cities are concerned that the private sector may not provide the necessary infrastructure and want the county to support more transfer capacity, especially if the private sector is unable to do it. • Cities want the county to expand operations at BPTS to support various organics collection methods and develop processing capacity to sort Blue Bags from the trash • Cities and haulers want the county to do more to support organics collection with yard waste. • Cities and haulers want the county to be involved in providing more transfer capacity in the south metro and a compost site serving the north metro. Education More education is needed. Cities highlighted the need to develop more awareness and interest in organics recycling. This includes the basics such as what organics recycling is and why it is important. The hope is that this would increase demand for organics recycling service. Cities want to work with the county on education and recommend a broad educational campaign using a wide variety of communication channels. • Cities also suggested that the historic efforts put into recycling need to be duplicated with organics recycling. Page 32 Food waste recycling requirements for businesses The county is proposing to require businesses that generate large quantities of food waste to implement food waste recycling by 2020. County staff sought input on key elements of the requirement to make implementation as manageable as possible for affected businesses. The county worked with numerous business/trade associations to engage potentially affected businesses. In partnership with these organizations, staff made presentations, hosted meetings, conducted surveys and provided information for associations to share with members. County staff also met with staff representing eight waste hauling/management companies and a representative from the National Waste and Recycling Association. Collection methods and targeted sectors The proposed requirement would allow the following organics management options to be acceptable methods for recycling food waste: • Commercial composting • Food -to -animals • Anaerobic digestion • Donation — food donation would need to be done in combination with one or more of the other methods listed above unless the vast majority of food waste from a business could be managed through food donation alone The proposed requirements would apply to businesses in the following sectors that generate one ton (eight cubic yards) of trash or more per week: • Restaurants • Grocery stores • Food wholesalers/distributors • Food manufacturers • Hotels • Hospitals • Sports venues • Event centers • Caterers • Food trucks • Nursing/residential care facilities • Offices with dining services • Farmers markets • Food shelves Page 33 Most food waste is currently being trashed Most food waste is currently being trashed or put down the sewer. How do you manage food waste now? (check all that apply) 70 60 50 40 30 20 � ■ ■ io - 0 Trash Garbage Organics Food -to- Donate disposal composting animals Business sectors vary in how prepared they are to implement the requirement • Analyzing the data by sector provides insights into what businesses would be the most and least prepared to implement the requirement: o The grocers industry is most prepared: 63 percent of respondents already use at least one food waste management option that meets the requirement. o Residential care facilities and hospitals are least prepared: only 10 percent of residential care facilities and 16 percent of hospitals are using a food waste management option that meets the requirement. o Large commercial properties are somewhat prepared: just under half are using a management method that meets the requirement. The targeted sectors generate large amounts of food waste • There was general agreement that the sectors proposed would be large generators of food waste. • Some additional sectors to add were suggested, including government buildings, colleges/universities, food courts/malls, movie theaters, and large public events such as fairs and fundraiser walks. One respondent suggested requiring food waste recycling at retail food establishments only. Another suggested businesses that are in the food industry and generate their primary revenue from the sale or production of food. • Haulers support the approach to focus on businesses that generate high amount of food waste and only large generators in those sectors. Haulers agree this approach would achieve greater route density. Haulers also agreed that food waste recycling can be cost effective for these businesses. Page 34 Requirement trigger The proposed requirement would apply to businesses in the targeted sectors that generate one ton (8 cubic yards) or more of trash per week. Business were asked how reasonable the one ton of trash threshold is. Input was also gathered on whether a different compliance trigger is needed when multiple tenants share the same trash containers. In this scenario, it would be difficult to determine whether an individual tenant meets or exceeds the threshold to trigger compliance. Businesses are generally unsure how much trash they generate Many businesses were unsure about how much trash they How reasonable is using the threshold of one ton generate or unable to visualize (8 cubic yards) or more of trash per week to trigger the size of an eight cubic yard the requirement for these sectors? container. • Of those who did have an opinion, two-thirds indicated the threshold is about right. The county should consider a different compliance trigger for properties with multiple tenants Don't know/not sure Threshold should be lower (generate less than one ton to trigger requirement) Threshold is about right (one ton or more is reasonable) Threshold should be higher (generate more than one ton to _ • Businesses understood trigger requirement) the complexity that 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 multiple tenants add to compliance, but didn't have ready solutions to offer. Some ideas offered include square footage, number of employees, or type of license issued by local health department. Standard of compliance To comply with the requirement, businesses within the proposed targeted sectors that meet or exceed the threshold level of trash must: • Have food waste recycling service in place. • Provide food waste collection containers in back -of -house areas. • Meet a standard to ensure food waste recycling is being done effectively (e.g., maximum amount of food waste in the trash at 10%). Page 3 5 Requirements to have food waste recycling service in place and collection containers in back -of - house areas are generally reasonable • Businesses generally agreed that the requirements to have food waste recycling services in place and collection containers in back -of -house areas were reasonable. • Businesses who indicated these standards were not reasonable primarily didn't want any requirement to be established. • Haulers confirmed that front - of -house organics could lead to higher contamination, and that organics collected from commercial accounts is currently more contaminated than residential organics. How reasonable is each standard of compliance? 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Must have food waste recycling service in place Must have food waste collection . ■ containers in back -of -house areas Meet a standard to ensure food waste recycling is being done effectively (e.g. maximum amount of food waste in trash at 10%) ■ Reasonable Somewhat reasonable Not resonable ■ Not sure Businesses are concerned about the requirement to ensure food waste recycling is done effectively • Businesses expressed the most concern about a standard to ensure food waste recycling is being done effectively (e.g., maximum amount of food waste in trash at 10%). • The primary concern is the ability of property managers to enforce compliance by vendors. • Questions were also raised about how to determine if this standard is being met in facilities where waste from the kitchen is mixed with other tenants' waste. • Another concern was the training necessary and time it would take to get culinary and maintenance staff to divert nearly all the food waste from the trash. An additional standard of compliance should be put in place for owners/managers of multi - tenant buildings An additional standard of compliance was posed to owners/managers of multi -tenant buildings. • For owners/managers of multi -tenant buildings, there was general agreement that it was reasonable to propose for buildings that have one or more tenants who must comply with the requirements that the owner/manager must provide food waste recycling service for the tenant or facilitate/allow a tenant to set up their own food waste recycling service and collection. Page 36 Overall concerns After working through the specifics of the proposed requirement, businesses were asked to rate their overall concern about the requirement. Many businesses have moderate or slight concerns about the requirements, but less than 10 percent were very concerned Concern about the county's proposed business food waste recycling requirement Need more information Not concerned/already 22% meet 16% Very concerned Or Slightly 10% concerned Moderately 20% concerned 32% • Less than 10 percent of businesses indicated they were very concerned about the proposed requirements. • About half were moderately or slightly concerned. • 16 percent were not concerned or report they already meet the standard. • About one-quarter of respondents indicated they still needed more information to determine their level of concern. Primary concerns relate to costs, space constraints, training, and the burden of compliance • Businesses mentioned the cost of service, the expense of compostable bags compared to plastic trash liners, and the cost for additional labor and training as concerns. • Businesses mentioned limitations on physical space, primarily for an additional dumpster or compactor, as concerned. Some businesses mentioned space and other logistical challenges in the kitchen. • Some businesses mentioned concerns about their ability to effectively train and motivate staff to sort organics properly, especially with the high turnover of food service workers. • Some businesses mentioned the additional requirements adds to additional burden to existing regulatory compliance. Businesses asked how the requirement would be enforced and the amount of paperwork that would be expected. Page 37 Existing county business recycling assistance The county's current business recycling assistance program offers the resources most needed by businesses • The top three needs selected by businesses to start an organics composting or food -to -animals program were: assistance in determining how to set it up within their operations, help training employees, and financial assistance to purchase containers and other supplies. • Of the services the county provides now to businesses to improve their recycling programs, businesses are most interested in staff assistance in setting up programs and training employees, financial assistance to purchase containers and supplies, labels for containers, and ongoing assistance. • Other needs identified by a few businesses included ongoing financial support for collection costs and supplies, more reliable pickup from service providers, and limitations of space. • Many business representatives that attended the information sessions/open house meetings expressed a strong desire for the county to continue offering business recycling grants after requirements are put in place to help businesses with the initial costs of setting up a program. What would you need to start organics composting or a food -to - animals program? (check all that apply) 10 20 30 40 50 60 Assistance in determining how to set it up within my operations, what it would cost and/or hiring the... Help training employees Financial assistance to purchase collection containers, compostable liner bags, and other supplies Labels for collection containers On-going assistance for trouble-shooting/program enhancements Nothing/ I'm already recycling food waste at my - property Recognition for participating Page 38 Most businesses need less than a year to set up a food recycling program Most businesses indicated they would need less than one year to set up a program to recycling food waste. • Only 16 percent of businesses indicated they need more than a year to set up a program. The most common reason given for needing longer than a year was to allow for budgeting and planning for operational or space changes needed. How much time would you need to set up a program to recycle food waste? more than one year 8 to 12 months 4 to 8 months 1 to 3 months Page 39 Recycling requirements at multifamily properties The county wants to ensure that all residents, regardless of what type of dwelling they live in, have access to adequate and comprehensive recycling services. The county is considering annual recycling education and dumpster and cart labelling requirements to increase recycling and reduce contamination. In addition, a requirement to offer organics recycling was explored. Staff surveyed members of the Minnesota Multifamily Housing Association and property managers that have used the county's recycling program resources for feedback on the proposed requirements. County staff also met with staff representing eight waste hauling/management companies and a representative from the National Waste and Recycling Association. Current status of recycling service The status of recycling at multifamily properties is mixed. About 40 percent indicate that most residents recycle. Only one property manager said that recycling was not good and that few residents recycle. • Property managers confirmed that multifamily properties meet the current requirement to provide recycling service, but service levels at some properties are inadequate for capturing the amount of recoverable material generated. How is recycling at your property? (check all that apply) Very good, most residents recycle OK, some residents recycle Not good, very few residents recycle Our recycling bins are always overflowing We don't have recycling service at our property Haulers are concerned with Other (please explain) the high contamination rates of recyclables collected from multifamily properties. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% W Page 40 Educating residents All property owners provide some level of recycling education The majority of property managers, at a minimum, send annual recycling reminders. No property managers said they never provide recycling education. About half of the respondents How often do you educate or remind residents what can indicated they and can't be recycled? (check all that apply) educate tenants 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% about recycling when they move When they move in in. More than once a year • Less than 10 percent indicated they provide recycling education only when a residents asks. Once a year Only when a resident asks Never Other (please explain) Most property managers are not very concerned about a recycling education requirement. • More than 40 percent of Slightly oncerned property owners indicate Concern about requirement to provide recycling they are not concerned education to residents at move in and on an about a recycling education annual basis? requirement or already meet 3% the requirement. Need more • One third of respondents information/Don't Not said they need more know enough concerned/alread information to assess their about the y meet the level of concern. requiremen requirement • Some property managers inquired about how the information had to be disseminated, indicating that distributing information electronically would be easier than distributing printed materials. 33°/ 43% Very concerned Slightly oncerned 9% Moderately 12% concerned 3% 60% Page 41 Waste container labeling requirement To make recycling universally recognizable and help residents know which items should go in which container, the county has created and promoted the use of labels with consistent color schemes and icons along with images and clear text. Most properties have well -labeled containers. • Most property managers reported that their containers were already labeled well. • About one-quarter reported their containers were labeled, but the labels are hard to read, unclear or confusing. • Less than 10 percent reported that their containers were not labeled. Do the waste containers at your property have labels that indicate what materials go in which cart or dumpster? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Containers are labeled well with images and clear text Containers are labeled, but they are — hard to read, unclear or confusing Containers are not labeled - Not sure or other (please explain) ' Haulers should be responsible for labeling containers • The majority of property managers would prefer that their waste/recycling hauler be responsible for ensuring containers are labeled properly. • Less than one quarter of property managers wanted to be responsible for labeling containers, and even fewer thought the city or county should be responsible. If waste containers were required to be labeled, who should be responsible for ensuring they are properly labeled? The city or county 9% The property manager or owner 21% he waste/recycling hauler 70% Page 42 Property managers have little concern about a requirement to label waste containers • The majority of property managers are not very Concern about container labeling requirement • Less than ten percent indicated they were very concerned. • Some property managers didn't think better labeling would make much of a difference. Organics recycling Very concerned It 9% Moderately concerned 3% Most food waste is currently being trashed • About 75 percent of property managers said food waste at their properties is currently being put in the trash. • About one-quarter of the respondents offer organics recycling or on-site compositing. Most residents have not asked for organics recycling service • About two-thirds of property managers reported that residents have not asked for organics recycling service. • 31 percent of property managers said that residents have asked for this service. Slightly concerned 15% Not concerned/aIread y meet the requirement 58% How is food waste managed at your property? 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 o Trash Organics On-site recycling service composting Have you had residents ask for organics recycling services at your property? Not sure 4% � 4 k464h,V No 65% Page 43 concerned about a labeling requirement. Need more More than half indicated information/Don't know no concern or believe enough about the ilk they already meet the requirements requirement. 15% • Less than ten percent indicated they were very concerned. • Some property managers didn't think better labeling would make much of a difference. Organics recycling Very concerned It 9% Moderately concerned 3% Most food waste is currently being trashed • About 75 percent of property managers said food waste at their properties is currently being put in the trash. • About one-quarter of the respondents offer organics recycling or on-site compositing. Most residents have not asked for organics recycling service • About two-thirds of property managers reported that residents have not asked for organics recycling service. • 31 percent of property managers said that residents have asked for this service. Slightly concerned 15% Not concerned/aIread y meet the requirement 58% How is food waste managed at your property? 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 o Trash Organics On-site recycling service composting Have you had residents ask for organics recycling services at your property? Not sure 4% � 4 k464h,V No 65% Page 43 Free supplies and help lowering the cost of service would make property managers more likely to offer organics recycling • Property managers said the free kitchen containers, a year's supply of compostable bags for their residents, and access to low-cost organics recycling service through the county or city would make them more likely to offer organics recycling service. • Getting the first three month of service covered, a discount on city licensing fees, or a tax rebate were also identified as helpful incentives. Which of the following incentives would make you more likely to offer organics recycling service? (Check all that apply) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Free kitchen containers and a year's worth of... Low-cost service through the city or county First 3 months of service free Discount on my city licensing fees Tax credit on my property taxes Other (please explain) Page 44 Property managers and haulers are concerned about an organics recycling requirement • About one-third of property managers said they are very to moderately concerned about an organics recycling requirement. • Another one-third of property managers reported that they don't know enough about proposed organics recycling requirements and need more information to gauge their level of concern. • 15 percent said they were not concerned or already meet the requirement. Overall, how concerned are you about a proposed requirement that multifamily properties provide organics recycling? • Haulers do not support an organics recycling requirement because of the challenges with basic recycling at multifamily properties. They suggested recycling needs to be fixed first. Primary concerns relate to educating residents, space constraints and costs • Property managers were concerned about their ability to get tenants to participate properly and many said the priority should be placed on improving recycling first. • Property managers also mentioned the cost of additional service, the expense of compostable bags, and the cost for additional labor as concerns. • Property managers are concerned about limitations on physical space, primarily for an additional dumpster or compactor. Some property managers described the challenge of trash being put down a chute in multifamily properties. • In general, property managers encouraged conducting more education to build interest, incentivizing participation, and targeting properties with tenants who have a strong interest in environmental initiatives. Page 45 Not Need more concerned/already information/Do meet the n't know requirement... enough about the 4 Slightly requirements concerned 34% 16% it Moderately Very concerned concerned 19% 16% • Haulers do not support an organics recycling requirement because of the challenges with basic recycling at multifamily properties. They suggested recycling needs to be fixed first. Primary concerns relate to educating residents, space constraints and costs • Property managers were concerned about their ability to get tenants to participate properly and many said the priority should be placed on improving recycling first. • Property managers also mentioned the cost of additional service, the expense of compostable bags, and the cost for additional labor as concerns. • Property managers are concerned about limitations on physical space, primarily for an additional dumpster or compactor. Some property managers described the challenge of trash being put down a chute in multifamily properties. • In general, property managers encouraged conducting more education to build interest, incentivizing participation, and targeting properties with tenants who have a strong interest in environmental initiatives. Page 45 Contact information Environment and Energy Department 701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 700, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 612-348-3777 www.henepin.us/solidwasteplanning Rosemary Lavin, Director Rosemary.Lavin@hennepin.us 612-348-8596 David McNary, Assistant Director, Solid Waste Division David.McNary@hennepin.us 612-348-5906 Hennepin Page 46 6/4/2018 SacRT Awarded $12 Million to Expand SmaRT Ride Service On -Demand — Sacramento Regional Transit District SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT Home (http://www.sacrt.com/apps/) / Sacramento Regional Transit District (http://www.sacrt.com/apps/sacrt-awarded-12-million-to-expand-smart-ride-service- on-demand/) / SacRT Awarded $12 Million to Expand SmaRT Ride Service On -Demand SacRT Awarded $12 Million to Expand SmaRT Ride Service On -Demand May 30, 2018 • RT News (http://www.sacrt.com/apps/category/rtnews/) Microtransit Seen as Solution for Underserved Areas SmaRT Ride microtransit service maybe coming to a neighborhood near you, thanks to a $12 million grant to expand the on -demand, neighborhood -friendly bus service to twelve Sacramento communities. The Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) recently awarded the discretionary grant to the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) to promote shuttle service in residential and commercial areas that are underserved by public transit. "We are grateful to have the support of the STA for our SmaRT Ride program, which could very well change the nation's transit industry should innovative programs like SmaRT Ride continue to flourish," said General Manager/CEO Henry Li. "Implementing new approaches to solve mobility challenges is an exciting endeavor and our SmaRT Ride service is proving to be an excellent solution." The STA Board of Directors voted unanimously to award the $12 million grant, which comes from Measure A funding and is guided by a Transportation Expenditure Plan. "It was a logical decision given SmaRT Ride's incredible success in such a short amount of time," said STA Chair and City of Sacramento Councilmember Jeff Harris. "I'm pleased the STA had the foresight to save the funding until a viable opportunity presented itself. We are committed to providing public transportation to areas that are underserved by transit, and we believe SmaRT Ride has the potential to be the Page 47 http://www.sacrt.com/apps/sacrt-awarded-12-million-to-expand-smart-ride-service-on-demand/ 1/5 6/4/2018 SacRT Awarded $12 Million to Expand SmaRT Ride Service On -Demand — Sacramento Regional Transit District answer to this long-standing challenge." SacRT is in the process of developing the new service, with the Historic Franklin Corridor and South Sacramento communities identified as the next phase for SmaRT Ride. Service is expected to start in late July. SacRT planners wilIwo rk with the STA to identify the boundaries of each new phase of the service roll-out. The grant funding is expected to cover operational costs for the next 2-1/2 years. SmaRT Ride has only been in operation since February 12, when it was rolled out as a pilot service in Citrus Heights. Within six weeks, the pilot was expanded to Orangevale and Antelope, with a connection to the Historic Folsom Station. Ridership on the service hasjumped by more than six times since its inception, and the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive. "I am very thankful we have the resources to provide quality, on -demand ride share services to our most vulnerable populations." said STA Director and Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost. "Providing curb -to -curb service for an affordable price is a tremendous accomplishment, and we look forward to watching the service expand region wide. Similar to other ride -hailing services, SmaRT Ride relies on a smartphone app to schedule customized trips. The app, known as Microtransit by TransLoc, is connected to proprietary software that allows bus operators to pick-up and drop-off passengers in an efficient manner. The service relies on small, neighborhood -friendly shuttle buses to easily maneuver on residential streets, and they conveniently accommodate people with disabilities. "We initially saw the pilot service as a way to serve areas that may not have easy access to fixed -route service, but it's also proving to help people connect to the larger SacRT transit network," said SacRT Board Chair and Sacramento County Vice Chair Patrick Kennedy. "Interestingly, survey data indicates our residents are also enjoying the freedom to travel within their communities for shopping and dining experiences. SmaRT Ride has turned out to be a service that truly enhances one's quality of life." 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All rights reserved. Page 51 http://www.sacrt.com/apps/sacrt-awarded-12-million-to-expand-smart-ride-service-on-demand/ 5/5 6/1/2018 Smiths Group in talks to merge Minnesota med-tech business Smiths Medical with ICU Medical - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal MENU FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF BLANDHAUSER@PLYMOUTHMN.GOV D, 00, Account From the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal: https://www. bizjou rna Is.com/twi ncities/news/2018/05/29/sm iths-i n-ta I ks-to-merge-m i n nesota-based-med ica I. htm I Smiths in talks to merge Minnesota-based medical -device business with California company May 29, 2018, 1:33pm CDT Smiths Group is in talks that could result in a merger between its Minnesota-based medical -device unit and a California company. London-based Smiths confirmed in a statement that it and San Clemente, Calif. - based ICU Medical Inc. are in "very early stage discussions" about combining their med-tech units. Smiths' medical -device business, Smiths Medical, is based in Plymouth and is the state's third-largest med-tech company, according to Business Journal research. It has about 6,500 employees and generated more than $1 billion in revenue last year coo wg,Ww � ER Vok SMITHS MEDICAL Smiths Medical's headquarters is in Plymouth. Smiths didn't disclose more details about its merger talks, other than to say "there can be no certainty that a transaction will be concluded." However, the Financia/ Times reports a deal could take the form of ICU absorbing Smiths Medical, whose parent company would then keep a stake in the combined business. The paper cited a source familiar with the talks. Smiths Medical has expanded its footprint in the Twin Cities in recent years and opened a new 145,000 -square -foot headquarters in 2016. At the time, it had about 650 employees in the metro area. Page 52 https://www. bizjou rnals.com/twincities/news/2018/05/29/smiths-i n-tal ks-to-merge-mi nnesota-based-medical. html?s=print iFY, 6/1/2018 Smiths Group in talks to merge Minnesota med-tech business Smiths Medical with ICU Medical - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal Smiths Medical is the largest business unit of Smiths Group and makes infusion pumps, ventilators, patient -monitoring equipment and other devices. ICU (Nasdaq:ICUI) generated about $1.29 billion in revenue last year. It manufacturers IV pumps, monitoring devices and a range of other products. In 2011, private equity firm Apax offered to buy Smiths Medical for about $3.9 billion, but Smiths Group rejected the offer, saying the deal would not be in shareholders' interest at that price, Reuters reported at the time. Katharine Grayson Senior Reporter Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal V/-9 Page 53 https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2018/05/29/smiths-in-talks-to-merge-minnesota-based-medical.html?s=print 2/2 5/23/2018 BeViched Deli Is Closed and It Doesn't Look Good for the North Loop Restaurant's Future - Eater Twin Cities Be'Wiched Deli Is Closed and It Doesn't Look Good for the North Loop Restaurant's Future The iconic deli is closed, but there's a sliver of hope that it can be saved by Joy Summers I @JoyEstelle I May 22, 2018, 5:12pm CDT This is the stuff of sandwich nightmares I Be'wiched Deli For now, Be'Wiched Deli at 800 Washington Avenue North and, the original chef -owned sandwich shop, home of the iconic pastrami has closed. Let that news sink in, sandwich fans. That empty ache where the smokey meats go is what the future could feel like. Owner Mike Ryan said the problem simply comes down to math, "A lot has changed in the North Loop since we opened 10 years ago." Back then, there were very few restaurants and a whole lot of industrial warehouse space on that edge of town. When the deli first opened, the idea of smoking meat in-house was revolutionary. Pretty much no one else was doing such a thing and the city responded in a joyous chorus, by crowding the store. Back then, there was plenty of parking and near -vacant streets outside. Now, the parking is a nightmare so well- known that nearby restaurant owner Gavin Kaysen trolled mayor Jacob Fry on Twitter. Page 54 https://twincities.eater.com/2018/5/22/17381440/bewiched-deli-closed 1/3 5/23/2018 BeViched Deli Is Closed and It Doesn't Look Good for the North Loop Restaurant's Future - Eater Twin Cities The lack of access, soaring rents and changing times are all affecting this small business. But before anyone vilifies the landlord, Ryan assures, it's not time for pitchforks just yet. "The TractorWorks people have been great. We're trying to find a way that works for us to stay." A second location in the Jet 55 building at 12755 Highway 55 in Plymouth opened earlier this year, ahead of most of the other tenants in the new building. "That one was just a little bit ahead of its time." For now, Ryan is fulfilling pre -orders with what he can. All the payroll checks have been cashed. Vendors have been paid. "We're just trying to figure out some way to re -open." "Last night I brought home a Be'Wiched window cling from the store. My 8 year old son wrapped it around his head like a bandana and said, 'Look, Dad! This is what I'm going to wear when I work there."' Ryan and his wife locked eyes. "That one was sharp." "I'm a hospitality guy. I want to take care of people and that's just what I'm trying to do." The result is that Be'Wiched is closed for now, but there is a sliver of a chance that there is some way that this beloved Minneapolis business can still be saved. • Be'Wiched Deli Expanding to Plymouth [ETC] • Be'Wiched Deli Now Open in Plymouth [MSPMag] • 14 Essential Sandwiches in the Twin Cities [ETC] E Eater Twin Cities Sign up for our newsletter. Enter your email address By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and European users agree to the data transfer policy. a ro NORTH Go: Wigle https://twincities.eater.com/2018/5/22/17381440/bewiched-del i -closed 1071 W_ ST. ANTHONY tom Island Park WEST Map data ©2018 Google Page 55 2/3 5/23/2018 Be'Wiched Deli Is Closed and It Doesn't Look Good for the North Loop Restaurant's Future - Eater Twin Cities Be'Wiched Sandwiches & Deli M 800 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 767-4330 Visit Website Page 56 https://twincities.eater.com/2018/5/22/17381440/bewiched-deli-closed 3/3 5/23/2018 COMMENTARY Mosaic's departure is a wake-up call for Minnesota - StarTribune.com Mosaic's departure is a wake-up call for Minnesota Counterpoint: The company is leaving a wintry, high -tax state for Florida's warmer, friendlier business climate. Don't delude yourselves. This is a big deal. By Fritz Corrigan MAY 22, 2018 — 5:37PM I am a 40 -year veteran of Cargill Inc. and the founding CEO of the Mosaic Co. I brought Mosaic to Minnesota, creating 150 high -paying headquarters jobs here. We could have decided to locate our HQ in Chicago, where we already had a large office, but instead we closed it and moved to Minneapolis. We also considered locating in Tampa, Fla. We knew then that Tampa would be less costly to Mosaic and to its HQ employees but chose Plymouth to be close to our largest shareholder at the time, Cargill. I am sure that having been born in Minnesota and having spent much of my life here working for a terrific company, I had a bias in that decision. That bias was enhanced when then -Gov. Tim Pawlenty called me personally to encourage us to locate in Minnesota. He couldn't and didn't offer any state -funded inducements, but just hoped we would make the right decision for the state. Now Mosaic has decided to leave Minnesota ("Mosaic's HQ move sends shock waves jhLougb.state," (http://www.startribune.com/what-is-mosaic-and-why-is-it- mMdLigL4a269244l/)May 16), and some of the coverage in the Star Tribune rationalizes it as no big deal (columns by Lee Schafer(http://www.startribune.com/mosaic-co- moving-its-headquarters-out-of-minnesota-is-disappointing-but put it into context/482740751/)_—'Toss of any corporate HQ is disappointing, but let's put it in context," also May 16 — and Neal St. Anthony_(http://www.startribune.com/perforce- software-ceo-janet-dryer-among-drivers-of-state-s-robust-economy/483003301/) , May 20). It is a big deal — a wake-up call for Minnesota, and here's why: 1. Unlike UnitedHealth Group (referenced in Schafer's column about context), Mosaic receives no support, direct or indirect, from government. 2. Unlike UnitedHealth, Mosaic competes in a global marketplace with companies owned and subsidized or tariff -protected by their governments. China and Morocco are a couple of big examples. 3. Unlike UnitedHealth, Mosaic has to be the low-cost producer to survive. Unlike UnitedHealth, Mosaic has to watch every nickel to survive. The main May 16 news article about the move called the company "nicely profitable in the first quarter at nearly $2 billion in sales." It wasn't nicely profitable; it earned $42 million in the first quarter of 2018 on $1.9 billion in sales. That's a 2.2 percent profit margin. Few businesses survive and thrive on 2 percent margins. In the first quarter of 2017, Mosaic lost money. 4. Minnesota's high state and local taxes, now not deductible on federal tax returns, make it more difficult to hire and retain top-quality executives to manage Mosaic. By comparison, Florida has no state income tax. S. Minnesota's vaunted quality of life isn't that great, particularly in the winter. Don't forget that most days of the year, Florida has friendlier weather. That is a factor in many snowbirds' decisions to head south. Don't delude yourselves. I know from experience. I am a snowbird, living in Arizona for most of the winter. 6. Minnesota is losing 150 well-paid executives. If the average salary of Mosaic's headquarters office is $175,000 and state income taxes are 9.85 percent, that is $2.6 million. Property taxes these people pay probably average $20,000 per person. That is another $3 million lost until 150 other well-paid executives move to Minnesota. And these people spend more money than most others in Minnesota. And they are very generous people who give back to the community in many ways. Now Minnesota has to replace them — and the $5 million to $10 million they contribute to state government and communities every year. With high taxes and a forbidding climate, who is going to move to Minnesota when they have better choices in other states? (http://stmedia.startribune.com/images/ows-1 527028574928! AARON LAVINSKY 1 AARON.LAVINSKY@STARTRIBUNE.COM The Mosaic Company's corporate offices in Plymouth. Mosaic, a Fortune 500 company, is moving its headquarters from Minnesota to... Page 57 http://www.startribune.com/mosaic-s-departure-is-a-wake-up-call-for-minnesota/483388271 / 1/2 5/23/2018 Mosaic's departure is a wake-up call for Minnesota - StarTribune.com 7. Maybe UnitedHealth and others may choose to grow elsewhere — in locations that are more welcoming in every way. Surely Amazon didn't give Minnesota a second look. Not even a follow-up phone call. And nobody at the Star Tribune and in government seemed to care. How many jobs has Minnesota failed to attract and because of its smugness doesn't even know or care? Wake up, Star Tribune and Minnesota. Something is happening here! Consider this a sign of things to come, unless things change. Now, and dramatically. Get competitive or expect more Mosaics and snowbirds to leave. I wish Mosaic would stay in Minnesota, but the company is making the right choice. To be competitive in a very competitive global industry, it can't afford this wintry place when it can choose a lower -tax, warmer clime. Fritz Corrigan is a retired CEO of Mosaic. L Page 58 http://www.startribune.com/mosaic-s-departure-is-a-wake-up-call-for-minnesota/483388271 / 2/2 5/29/2018 Plymouth City Council has first glance at redevelopment plans for prominent corner I Plymouth/Medicine Lake I hometownsource.com https://www.hometownsource.com/sun sailor/community/plymouth_medicinelake/plymouth-city-council-has- first-glance-at-redevelopment-plans-for/article_19cf8782-6360-11 e8-8929-df32c6fb0a40.html FEATURED Plymouth City Council has first glance at redevelopment plans for prominent corner By Kristen Miller kristen.miller@ecm-inc.com 1 hr ago MAP OF PROPERTIES = Approximate boundary o£propenles included in concept = Approximate boundary of"Potential Redevelopment Area" identified in 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update (SUBMITTED IMAGE) A concept plan would include the redevelopment of two parcels of land east of Interstate 494 and south of Highway 55, on t sites of the current Ramada and Red Roof Inn. It is part of a larger area identified as potential redevelopment in the Plymoutl 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Kurt Hoffman Early plans show hotel, multi -family housing, fitness center to replace Ramada, Red Roof hotels The Plymouth City Council had the first look at a plan that would redevelop the southeast quadrant of Interstate 494 and Highway 55, currently home to the Ramada and Red Roof hotels. Page 59 https://www. hometownsource.com/sun_sailor/community/plymouth_med icinelake/plymouth-city-counci 1-has-fi rst-glance-at-redevelopment-plans-for/article_19cf8782-E 5/29/2018 Plymouth City Council has first glance at redevelopment plans for prominent corner I Plymouth/Medicine Lake I hometownsource.com During the May 22 special meeting, Mike Mergens of Asguard Development presented a preliminary plan for the 10.5 -acre site. The plan includes a mixed-use building with a fitness center, restaurant and multi -family housing. The three other buildings included in the preliminary concept plan were an "upper -end" hotel, a medical office building, and a six -story building comprised of 200 units of multi- family housing. The first building, referred to as the Asguard, would be a "wellness -focused community living concept;' Mergens said. "We're trying to go above and beyond the standard apartment buildings." This multi -story building would include a fitness center on the ground level that would be open for public membership. As part of the redevelopment, plans would include rerouting the streets to allow for more efficient traffic flow, Mergens explained. There would also be potential for the city to partner with the developer for a park-and-ride lot, as was previously planned with the redevelopment of the Four Seasons Mall. While the developers are currently working on a purchase agreement for the Ramada and Red Roof Inn, they are requesting tax -increment financing from the city to assist with the redevelopment. With a combined value of more than $90 million, TIF would be requested to "cover the gap in the land price;' Mergens said. "It's a property that's right for development," he said. "It's expensive, but it's probably as cheap as it's going to be for quite some time to get these properties redeveloped" "If TIF is a non-starter, then there's really nothing that we can do," he advised. Mayor Kelli Slavik shared her concerns with using TIF funds to compensate for an overpriced development, noting she would rather use TIF money on something of benefit to the greater community Councilmember Jim Prom said he would prefer to see the redevelopment of the entire 22.5 -acre site, between Highway 55 and 26th Avenue, where there is currently a bank, restaurant and daycare center. Prom also said he didn't want to see a repeat of the Four Seasons Mall redevelopment, a project that fell through after the permits and TIF funding was approved. Page 60 https://www. hometownsource.com/sun_sailor/community/plymouth_med icinelake/plymouth-city-counci I-has-fi rst-glance-at-redevelopment-plans-for/article_l 9cf8782-E 5/29/2018 Plymouth City Council has first glance at redevelopment plans for prominent corner I Plymouth/Medicine Lake I hometownsource.com Councilmember Jim Davis agreed he would like to see the entire northeast corner redeveloped, which is currently a part of the city's comprehensive plan. "If something could be done on a bigger level, that would be great;" Davis said "I think in an ideal world, we'd look at ways to invigorate that whole block, but that will depend on the rest of the property owners," Mergens said, noting it will depend on the other three property owners as to whether they are interested in being a part of a larger redevelopment of the area. "if not, then we'll move forward with this development with an eye toward" redeveloping the remaining properties as they are available. "if this property is ever going to be redeveloped, now's the time," said Councilmember Jeff Wosje, agreeing with the developer's assessment. And if it is in Plymouth residents' best interests for that site to be redeveloped, the city council "should be looking at what kind of support makes sense;' Wosje said. Slavik was reluctant to support this particular concept with TIF funds. "I really struggle with putting a lot of TIF funds into this project because the hotel owners want too much money for their property. I don't think it's the city's fault or the city's burden," she said. "There's nothing exciting about this and if I'm going to dedicate a lot of TIF funds somewhere, I want to be excited about something;" she said. "There's really nothing that supports our existing residents" in this concept plan. Mergens said he understood and appreciated the feedback, noting more input will be requested from the community. "We know that we have a lot of work to do and the next time we come back in front of you, I promise you it will be much more complete, much more shiny, and something that the community is going to have input on," he said. Wosje agreed with Slavik, noting the visibility of this particular area. "We need something that everyone can get excited about," Wosje said. The developer will proceed with the purchase agreements and return to the council with plans for the block. "And worst-case scenario, a much more refined plan for these two parcels," Mergens said. Follow the Sun Sailor on Facebook at facebook. com/mnsunsailor. Page 61 https://www. hometownsource.com/sun_sailor/community/plymouth_med icinelake/plymouth-city-counci I-has-fi rst-glance-at-redevelopment-plans-for/article_l 9cf8782-E 5/29/2018 Plymouth City Council has first glance at redevelopment plans for prominent corner I Plymouth/Medicine Lake I hometownsource.com Copyright © 2018 at Sun Newspapers. Digital dissemination of this content without prior written consent is a violation of federal law and may be subject to legal action. Kristen Miller Kristen Miller is the community editor for the Plymouth Sun Sailor. 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