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06-573� i� b�;`hl� � Z� Council File #� s � Green Sheet # �'38'� 4127- RESOLUTION , CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MiNNESOTA Presented i 2 3 4 5 6 � 8 9 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 A Resolution Accepting the 20052006 Annual Report for Sustainable Saint Paul Whereas, 2005-2006 represents a period of renewed commitment to the importance of a healthy environment as part of a livable and vital community; Whereas, comerstones of this commitment include establishment of the Sustainable Saint Paul Working Group, receipt of the recommendations from the Environmental Roundtable, launching of a new website dedicated to environmental news, and, national recognition for our leadership efforts; Whereas, an annual report was part of the responsibilities for the Sustainable Saint Paul Working Group; Whereas, the report has been completed and is included as Attachment A; Whereas, development of an annual work plan will help to ensure that progress is made on the strategic mission; Whereas, an important component of this overall commitment is to integrate sustainability within the ongoing service plan for the City; now, therefore be it RESOLVED that the 2005-2006 Annual Aeport for Sustainable Saint Paul is hereby accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the efforts of Sustainable Saint Paul to prepaze the Annual Report is appreciated and acknowledged; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2006-2007 work plan for Sustainable Saint Paul be presented to the City Council no later than September 15, 2006; and be it FINALLY RESOLVED, that the 2007 Budget include materials to address for each service area the following: 1. 2006 efforts to promote environmental sustainability. 2. 2007 proposed budget appropriations to promote environmenta] sustainabiliTy. 3. Initiatives that aze desired but not proposed for funding in the 2007 budget. Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Approved �-A(I Date 7 —5 — � �U By� ��--- Requested by Department of: � Form Approved by City Attomey By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counci] By: � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � oeoartmenuoflkekounoa: oate InwaOea: � �� o � �.� Green Sheet NO: 3031127 Cor�pd Person 8 Phone: Ca�ncilrt�nUar Flelgen 266-8650 Must Be on Coundl Age�u 28.IUN�OG ContractType: RE-RESOLUTION -' Depar6reM SentToPerson MiliaUDate B Assign i [ ' Number 2 For Roufe�g 3 Ortier < 5 Toql� M S Pages _(dip M LocaBons tor Signalure) Action Requested: Accepting the 2005-2006 Annual Report for Sustainable Sairn Paul. RecommeMatiais: Appm�e (A) a Reject (R): Ptanning Commissim CIB Committee Crvl Service Commission Initiating Problem, What, When, Where, Why): Advantages H ApProved: Disadvantages H Approved: DisaMa�ges B Not Approved: Total Amount of Transaction: Funding Source: Financial Information: (ExPWi�) Personal ServiCe CoMracfs Must 1. Has this persoNfirtn e�er v.orked under a cartract for this department? Yes No 2 Has this persoNfirtn e�er 6een a city emqoyee? Yes No 3. Dces this persarJfirtn possess a skill rrot nortnally possessed by any curtcvrt cihr employce? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and atlach to green sheet CosMtevenue Budgeted: Activily Number: June 2� 2006 92:50 PM Page 1 Council File #��,—�-r� Green Sheet # 3031127 RESOLUTION SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA � 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 A Resolution Accepting the 2005-2006 Annual Report for Sustainable Saint Paul Whereas, 200 006 represenu a period of renewed commitment to the importance of a healthy environment as part of a livable and vital commu 'ty; j Whereas, cornerston of this commitment include establishment of the Sustainable Saint Paul �rking Group, receipt of the recommendations fro�the Environmental Roundtable, launching of a new website dedicated to environmental news, and, national recognition for �ir leadership efforts; j Whereas, an annual report w'bs part of the responsibilities for the Sustainable Saint Pau�'Working Group; Whereas, the report has been co�pleted and is included as Attachment A; Whereas, development of an annu 1 ork plan will help to ensure that progress is made on the strategic mission; Whereas, an important component of th \ erall commitment is to integr te sustainability within the ongoing service plan for the City; now, therefore be it 0 RESOLVED that the 2005-2006 Annual Repbrt for Sustainable Sajnt Pau] is hereby accepted; and be it FUR7'HER RESOLVED that the efforts of Sustat�able Saint P ul to prepaze the Annua! Report is appreciated and acknowledged; and be it ` FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2006-2007 work pla f r Sustainable Saint Paul be presented to the City Council no later than September 15, 2006; and be it FINALLY RESOLVED, that the 2007 Budget incl de mate 'als to address for each service area the following: 1. 2006 efforts to promote envuo ntal health. 2. 2007 proposed budget appropn'�ions to promote en ' onmental health. 3. Initiatives that are desired buynot proposed for fundin in the 2007 budget. Absent Requested b}�Department of: Harris ✓ by Council: Date Ayloption Certified by Coun i] Secretary / �Y� � n�I.C�SIJ.�, Approved by May Date � Form Approved by City � Form Approved by Mayor for Sub ission to Council By: a� � � '� �-� =� � .�� , - -tii �_ - - — � ={,,r. F.�',c '�� i �'� —°�,� F ~ � r . a:�r � _ � � 'rt � .^'_� a � ' —. . •� F • ' 4 4 �s uv. _ a _ . Y-� . �. �/��73 2005-2006 Annual Report Table of Contents Annual Report Appendix A General Materials Calendar of Events Watershed Rules Saint Paul Environxnental Roundtable Update Web Site Green Cities Pages 1 to 4 Pages A-1 A-8 Cool City Awazd Building Policy Work Cnoup Mayar Coleman signs U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement Envinta Project Flexible Fuel Program HOURCAR Introduces Minnesota to Caz-sharing Appendix B Enabling Resolutions Appendix C Saint Paul Environxnental Roundtable Pages B-1 B-6 Pages C-1 G8 Appendix D Expanded Website Pages D-1 D-2 D h 5 Sustainable Saint Paul 2005-2006 Annual Report This page was intentionally left blank. d�-5� �3 Sustainable Saint Paul 2005-2006 Annual Report www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/initiatives/sustainable/ Locallnitiative. Saint Paul recently created a strategic plan to guide local efforts to improve the health of the environment. Key results of the planning process include creation of the web site, recommendations from the Roundtable, and establishment of the Sustainable Saint Paul Working Group (Sustainable Saint Paul). The work undertaken in 2005/2006 will serve as a foundation for decision-making for many yeazs to come. National Recognition. Saint Paul has long been recognized on the national level as a leader in promoting environmental health. In 2005-2006, several presfigious awards were received that demonstrated the community's commitment to the environment. • Saint Paul rated as one of the Top 10 Green Cities in the U.S. • Saint Paul joined other cities in signing the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement. • Saint Paul received Phoenix Awazds for Brownfield and Phalen Corridor projects. • Take Pride in America Awazd received for transforming a railroad yard into the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary. • Mazket Street Energy received the Environmental Initiarive Award for the wmbined heat power plant. • National Gold Meda1 awarded to the Parks and Recreation Department for recreation management. • Eureka Recycling received the National Small Business Paper Recycler Award. Strategic V'csion. Historically, Saint Paul has understood that a healthy environment is critical to making a community livable and vital. The steps taken in 2005-2006 re-energized and re-directed this effort within a framework that stresses: ➢ Engagement of all elected officials ➢ Active role for citizen participation ➢ Partnerships and collaboration ➢ Public education and communicarion Councilmember Lee Helgen and Mayor Chris Coleman both had active leadership roles in these accomplishments. b�-573 Roundtable Recommendalions. Through a spirit of community activism, the Saint Paul Envuonmental Roundtable was created to help set direction for dealing with environmental issues. The Roundtable identified six pragmatic areas for focus: ➢ Waste-Free Saint Paul ➢ Healthy Local Food Systems ➢ Smarter, CIeaner Energy ➢ Greening the Built Environment ➢ Improving and Protecting Open Space ➢ Clean Water Stewazdship The Saint Paul Environmental Roundtable began meeting in September 2005 and their recommendations were accepted by the City on Earth Day in Apri12006. There were 15 volunteers who served on the Roundtable. In turn, the Roundtable was assisted by an advisory committee, Sustainable Saint Paul, community sponsors, and active participation by over 500 residents. The 2006-2007 work plan for Sustainable Saint Paul will include a plan for implementing these recommendarions. Contributions of Eureka Recycling. The Roundtable planning process was begun by Eureka Recycling, a local nonprofit. Eureka has partnered with the City of Saint Paul on recycling and resource conservation issues for over two decades. They have generously shared their talent, expertise, and resources with the community. Saint Paul R'orking Group on Environmental Sustainability. Ciry staff also plays an active role in managing environmental sustainability through Sustainable Saint Paul. Created in September 2005, Sustainable Saint Paul brings together volunteer experts from many of the City's departments. Sustainable Saint Paul coordinated development of the new website, prepared applications for awazds, and introduced energy management plans such as the Envinta Project and the Flexible Fuel Program. It is expected that Sustainable Saint Paul will be a permanent resource in coordinating City efforts. New Website Launched. Launching of a new website was a top priority for communicating the renewed mission and engaging the public. The site went online in Apri12006 and is now one of the City's most visited spots. The site features current information and announcements along with links on many topics. Sustainable Saint Paul commits to enhancement and maintenance of this important tool as part of the 2006-2007 work plan. U6 573 Work Plan. The activities for Sustainable Saint Paul will be managed through an annual work plan. A well developed plan lays out expectarions and a timeframe along with ensuring a kugh level of public participation and collaboration. Sustainable Saint Paul is currenfly developing the specifics for the 2006-2007 work plan that will be based on the following themes: ➢ Strategy for unplementing the Roundtable Recommendarions. ➢ Enhanced public awareness fluough the website and participation in award programs. ➢ Strategy for implementing improvements in public facilities and operations. ➢ Continued leadership role on both the local and narional levels. ➢ Strategy for actively incorporating sustainability as part of public policies, planning, and development. The 2006-2007 work plan will be presented for consideration to the City Council by September 15, 2006. Initial Annual Reporz The 2005-2006 Annual Report represents the first edition of the report. The purpose of the annual report is to suimnarize accomplishments and undertakings for the past year and to also discuss plans for the upcoming yeaz. The fscal year for Sustainable Saint Paul runs from June through May. The annual report is designed to be viewed primarily on the web site so links are placed throughout the on-line version. For the printed version, major supporting materials appear as appendices. Appendices. The following appendices aze part of the Annual Report: ➢ Appendix A ➢ Appendix B ➢ Appendix C ➢ Appendix D General Background Materials Enabling Resolutions Saint Paul Environmental Roundtable Expanded WebsiYe Closing Acknowledgements. The next portion of the Annual Report provides an acknowledgement of the many individuals and sponsors who came together to actively work on defining the sustainable mission. Their contributions aze appreciated and acknowledged. Several members of Sustainable Saint Paul volunteered to assist with preparation of the Annual Report. Providing technical assistance for the project were John Blackstone, Anne Hunt, Kurt Schultz, and Rick Person. Margaret Egan served as editor. Respectfully submitted, Mar�� . Egan Council Operations for Sustainable Saint Paul June 28. 2006 0� Acknowledgements. The following individuals and sponsors made invaluable contributions towards the sustainable mission during 2005-2006. Elected Offuials Mayor Chris Coleman Councilmember Lee Helgen, Wazd 5* Councilmember Debbie Montgomery, Wazd 1 Councilmember Jay Benanav, Ward 4 Councilmember Dave Thune, Wazd 2 Councilmember Dan Bostrom, Ward 6 Councilmember Pat Harris, Ward 3 Council President Kathy Lantry, Ward 7 * Presented resolutions establishing the Environmental Work Group and accepting the Roundtable Recommendations. Saint Paul Environmenta[ Roundtable Community Members Brian Bates** Whitney Clark Katl�ryn Draeger** Tom Eggum* Kevin Flynn Amy Fredregill* Caa�los Gazcia Velasco Pat Hamilton J. Drake Hamilton Susan Hubbard** Jon Hunter Seitu Jones Colleen Monahan Mary Morse* Rolf Nordstrom Sharon Pfeifer* Shirley Reider Brett Smith* Nilgun Tuna Anna Wasescha * Member of the Advisory Group. ** Member of both the Advisory Group and Roundtable. Roundtable Community Sponsors Abitibi Consolidated Impressive Print Aveda Corporation Industrial Electric Company City Council Member Lee Helgen IPS Incorporated City of Saint Paul Public Works Peace Coffee DeRuyter Associates Saint Anthony Park Community Foundation Eweka Recycling, Convened the Roundtable Western Bank Sustainable Saint Paul John Blackstone, Saint Paul Regional Water Services Thomas Davenport, Council Operations (past member) Jennifer Dunn, Ward 5 Council Aide Mazgaret Egan, Council Operations Bill Gunther, LIEP Robert Humphrey, LIEP Anne Hunt, Mayor's Office Duane Kroll, OFS, Contract Services Marcia Moermond, Council Operations (past member) Ron Mundahl, Public Works Rick Person, Public Works Jason Reid, Office of Technology Adam Robbins, Parks and Recreation Dave Schuler, Saint Paul Regional Water Services Kurt Schultz, Planning and Economic Development 0 v6-573 2005-2006 Annual Report Appendig A General Background Materials This appendix contains general background materials including: • Calendar of Events • Watershed Rules • Saint Paul Environmental Roundtable Update • Web Site • Green Cities • Cool City Awazd • Building Policy Work Group • Mayor Coleman signs U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement • Envinta Project • Flexible Fuel Program • HOURCAR Introduces Minnesota to Caz-sharing /:Qil � 6 57,3 Appendix A General Background Materials Calendar of Events. Tkris section of the report highlights environmental events and activities held during the first half of 2006. February • Mayor Chris Coleman signed the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement. • Saint Paul City Council adopted resolufion 06-104 supporting Mayor Coleman's actions. • Mayors' Summit on Affordable Housing's Green Issues: Environmental and Economic Sustainability. Mayor Chris Coleman was a panelist with Elk River Mayor Stephanie Klinzing, Minneapolis Mayor R. T. Rybek, and Eden Prairie Mayor Nancy Tyra-Luken. • Open house held for Flannery Construction's new green building. March • USGBC, Mississippi Headwaters Chapter, sponsored a Green Saint Paul tour of sustainable design for new Minnesota State Capitol Complex Projects. • Kickoff held for the City's new energy conservation initiative with Xcel Energy. The program calied "Envinta" continuously improves and enhances management practices to realize significant and sustained cost savingsthrough energy conservation. • National Great River Park Special Presentation of the Great River Park (GRP) Master Plan. The Plan is a joint effort of the Saint Paul Riverfront Corporarion and the City of Saint Paul to plan for pazks, public improvements, and economic development along the entire 17 miles of Mississippi River that pass through Saint Paul. The Plan comprises the four tenets for future river corridor development: more urban, more green, connected to the neighborhoods, and celebrated as a regional/national asset. I.da ��-�73 April • Commuter Challenge, sponsored by Metro Transit as an effort to try a better way to get to work, such as, the bus, catpool, bike, walk or telecommute — anythuig except drive to work by yourself; www.metrotransit.org/challenge. • Saint Paul Parks & Recreation Annual Cleanup; wwwstpaul.gov/pazks/environment/pazkscleanup. • Sierra Club presented the City of Saint Paul "Cool Cities" Award; www.sierraclub.org/globalwarming/coolcities. • City officials and staff toured three Green Minnesota State Buildings as part ofthe Sustainable Saint Paul Building Tours. • City of Saint Paul received America's Top 10 Green Cities Award; www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfin?NewsID=30852&print=h ue • Environmental Roundtable Recommendations Resolution adopted; www.eurekarecycling.org/environmentalroundtable • Groundbreaking held for XcePs new Natural Gas Powered Plant. • Fundraising event held by Eco Education; www.ecoeducation.org/whatsnew/whats new.asp • Capitol River Council sponsored Earth Day Activities in downtown Saint Paul. • Environmentally Friendly Purchasing Fair held for public employees. • Students from Admission Possible, www.admissionpossible.org, participated in planting the river corridor with Great River Grreening, National Park Service, and Saint Paul Parks Depariment. May • Living Green Expo featured demonstrations of environmentally friendly products; www.livinggreen.org. • Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour featured several "green" homes; wwwmsphometour.com • National Great River Park, www.riverfrontcorporation.com, featured at the Millard Fillmore Dinner. • Midway and Saint Paul TMO sponsored Bike-To-Work-Day to promote bicycling and other modes of transportation. • Arbor Day — Minnesota's Festival of Trees. June 250 volunteers participated in the Great River Greening Spring Planting; www.greatrivergreening.org. Center for Global Environxnental Education hosted a Global Warming Colloquium. �' v�-5� Watershed Rules. The Capital Region and Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed Districts are jointly developing rules for storm water volume control for public and private developments, including road reconstruction projects. Staff from PED, Parks, Public Works, LIEP, and the Mayor's Office, along with the Saint Paul Port Authority and the Plauniug Commission participated on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC made a list of recommendations to be considered by the watershed boards. The TAC process allows the regulated parties to discuss concerns with the watershed dis�icts in an effort to cooperatively construct rules that can be environmentally beneficial and successfully implemented. Saint Pau1 Environmental Rnundtable Update. Eureka Recycling convened the Saint Paul Environmental Roundtable in response to community interest and questions on a variety of citywide environmental issues. The Roundtable, a forum for concerned citizens, began a series of community meetings in September 2005 to address issues about Saint Paul's environment, especially where local action can have a positive nnpact. Community members from the Roundtable made comprehensive recommendations on six topics: • Greening the Built Environment • Improving the Quality & Quantity of Green Space • Clean Water Stewardship • Warking for a Waste-Free Saint Paul • Healthy Local Food Systems • Smarter, Cleaner Energy On Earth Day, April 19, 2006, the City Council accepted the Environmental Roundtable Recommendations and committed the City to work towazds achievement of the recommendations over the next several years. The City has begun to respond to the recommendations. The Sustainable Saint Paul Working Group (Sustainable Saint Paul) will be meeting with the chairs of the six issue areas to develop detailed plans for achieving the recommendations. The Annual Report will include a status update on the Roundtable Recommendations and a host of related environxnental activities of the City of Saint Paul and its partners. The Annual Report can be found at www.cistpaul.mn.us/initiatives/sustainable/. Saint PauPs elected officials, both the Mayar and City Council, have acknowledged and recognized the commihnent of the Saint Paul Environmental Roundtable and all those who participated in the process. Better care of the environment will improve the quality of life for the citizens of Saint Paul long into the future. � D� ��3 Web Page. Expanded coverage of environmental issues is now available on the City's website at www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/initiatives/sustainable/. The site is dedicated to providing clear, timely, and accurate information on sustainability efforts and environmental protection accomplishments. Better use of the website was requested by the City Council as part of the Resolution Establishing a City of Saint Paul Working Group on Environmental Sustainability, Council File #OS-582. In order to accomplish this goal, an external assessment of other sites and an intemal assessment of policies and practices among City departments was undertaken. Information was gathered from budget documents, insight provided by members of Sustainable Saint Paul, and interviews with staff. Sustainable Saint Paul members assembled, edited, and categorized the information in order to create a complete picture of efforts underway. Adam Robbins created a logo for the website. Adam is a member of Sustainable Saint Paul and an employee of the Pazks and Recreation Department. The site was officially launched on Earth Day. Future plans call for continued development of the site through the addition of photographs, more links, and a streaming video. Sustainable Saint Paul is committed to the on-going effort of maintaining the site. Green Cities. Saint Paul was recognized in 2006 as one of the Top 10 Green Cities in the United States. The program placed Saint Paul as #4 in the national rankings. Sustainable Saint Paul partnered with City staff and several other organizations to complete the lengthy application. Sustainable Saint Paul is already looking ahead to 2007, identifying means to stay on the Top l O list, and even advance in the rankings. InformaYion is available at wvvw.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfrn?NewsID=30852&print=true for Green Cities. Cool City Award. "Cool City" status was also earned by Saint Paul as a result of the Mayor and City Council's approval of the U.S. Mayors' Clnnate Protection Agreement. The Sierra Club sponsors this award. Sustainable Saint Paul is taking steps to ensure that the City of Saint Paul maintains its Cool City status by implementing components of the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement. Building Policy Work Group. The Building Policy Work Group was formed to advance the Mayor and City Council's goal that future construction in Saint Paul be developed in a manner that minimizes the environmental footprint. The Building Policy Crroup has met several times, learned from experts in the field, and has toured a number of green buildings. The initial focus of this Work Group has been on how to make City facilities more sustainable using tested and proven methods to, among other things, conserve energy, manage storm water, provide healthy internal environs, use sustainably manufactured or recycled materials, and use durable materials. It is likely that the Work Group will recommend adoption of one or more existing sustainabiliTy standards as a means to direct development and measure compliance. The efforts of the Building Policy Wark Group are separate but coordinated with the tasks of Sustainable Saint Paul. A-5 U� �73 Mayor Colem¢n Sigrrs U.S. Mayors' CLimate Protection Agreement. Mayor Chris Coleman announced February 1, 2006, that he joined 200 Mayors from across the country in sia ing the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection A�eement. Coleman made the announcement at an aftemoon press conference at City Hall witfi arcfic eaplorer and environmental ambassador VJill Steger. The U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement aims to achieve wide ranging goals, including lobbying federal and state governments to achieve or exceed the standards put forth by the Kyoto Treaty, wluch have not been accomplished at the state or federal levels. With Mivnesota coming out of its warmest January in 160 yeazs, Coleman noted that continued action on the local level will lead to making the issue a priority at the state and federal levels. Mayor Coleman also announced that Sustainable Saint Paul will reexamine and update the City's CO2 Reduction Plan and make recommendations on how to achieve the goal of a ZO percent reduction of CO2 by 2020. The City's current CO2 Reduction Plan has six strategies and targets: • Strategy #1 - Municipal Action Plan - City government takes the lead by upgrading equipment and being efficient in energy use in City-owned buildings and vehicles. Purchasing policies benefit from environxnentally friendly products. CO2 reduction target: 10,800 tons/yeaz. • Strategy #2 - Diversification of the Transportation Sector - Reliance reduced on automobiles by increasing public transportation options and planning toward reducing the need for private transportation. CO2 reduction target: 731,000 tons/year. • Strategy #3 - Urban Reforestation - Carbon emissions fixed by expanding green space and strategic use of trees and shrubs to shelter buildings CO2 reduction target: 3,600 tons/year. • Strategy #4 - Energy Efficiency - Energy use reduced through installation of cost-effective efficiency measures such as lighting, air-handling, and insulation in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. CO2 reduction tazget: 1,354,400 tons/year. • Strategy #5 - Energy Supply - Use of alternative energy sources promoted such as photovoltaic, wind, biomass, hydro, and fuel cells. CO2 reduction target: 283,200 tons/year. • Strategy #6 - Recycling and Waste Prevention - Pollution prevented and reduced through the use of resources by reusing materials, limiting packaging, reducing purchases, and expanding recycling. CO2 target: 10,800 tons/year. Coleman eoncluded that the City of Saint Paul has alxeady made remazkable, verifiable, and measurable CO2 reductions. He stated that "we will continue to see significant savings and advantages as we explore green technologies." � d� -57= Envinta ProjecL Public Works and Xcel Energy have joined forces in an energy management project called "Envinta." The purpose of the program is to establish a continuous process of conservation pro�ams for municipal facilities and traiuiug for City employees. • In 2005, Public Works and Xcel submitted data to the Weidt Group, a consulting firm working on a statewide study of energy usage. • During the 1990's renovations were undertaken within municipal buildings. Additional oppoztuniries exist in the water pumping and treatment facilities, together with updates to technologies, control systems, and operating pracrices within many faciliries. • An internal team, the Building Policy Work Group, will coordinate city- wide energy management activities and continue the focus on energy conservation in public buildings. • The team will be responsible for coordinating facility energy management activities including deterxnination of: ➢ What metrics to be used by the team to measure progress? ➢ How will the team report to management? ➢ How frequently the team will meet? ➢ Specific deliverables and timeframes for implementation. • The Weidt Group's B3 website with view and editable privileges was launched in May, listing 84 facilities owned by the City of Saint Paul (buildings >5,000 square feet). The Work Group will be responsible for: ➢ Public Works and the green team will make updates to buildings with missing information (utility consumption data, space use, etc.). ➢ The team will eventually update the B3 database for all 84 buildings. ➢ For the 18-20 facilifies with energy use 50% greater than the benchmazk consumption, the team will enter additional information by the end of July: ■ Update occupancy hours. ■ Update % heated and % cooled. ■ Special use conditions. • Tier 2 physical design pazameters. • The team and Xcel will perform are-commissioning audit and scope study of the 18-20 buildings. • For buildings with identified energy savings greater than 5%, the green team and Xcel will conduct a full energy audit to identify Energy Conservation Opportunities (ECOs). • If the pay back period is a few years (to be determined by green team), the City department which operates each building will program the ECOs identified, using Xcel Energy assistance programs, departmental fixnds, and/or other funds. • Based on XcePs extrapolaUon of energy usage, indicative annual savings in the range of 11-15% ($590,000 to $810,000 per yeaz) could be available if Saint Paul implements all identified ECOs, along with best practice in facility operations. A-7 o� �s�� Flexible FueZProgram. Several local iniriatives aze underway that use alternate fuels for fleet vehicles. A fleet of 55 fle�ble-fuel Ford Tauruses are pl�asing into fueling up with E85 (85% ethanol blend fuel) at the University of Minnesota Saint Paul Campus, paying a competitive price for the gasoline. The City vehicles log about 5,500 miles each per yeaz. Ethanol is a cleaner buming fuel, which cuts down on b eenhouse gas emissions and is currently added to about a third of the nation's gasoline. A 10 percent ethanol blend is mandated in Minnesota. Flexible-fuel vehicles can run on blends with much higher ethanol content. Besides the E85 vehicles, the City's diesel trucks started running on B20 this summer -- fuel containing 20 percent biodiesel. The diesel fleet will burn BS _ during the winter months. A two percent biodiesel blend is mandated in Minnesota. Eureka Recycling launched a new fleet of 17 recycling trucks in 2004 with B20 biodiesel. The biodiesel in Eureka's fleet replaces 12,000 gallons of petroleum-based fuel with 216 acres of soybeans annually. Eureka received a grant from the Minnesota Lung Association Clean Cities Coalition for this program. Eureka is the recycling contractor for the communifies of Saint Paul, Lauderdale, Maplewood, and Roseville. Information on this program is available at www.eurekazecycling.org/PDFs/Curbsider303.pdf. HOURCAR Introduces Minnesota to Car-sharing. Transit riders and others now have an affordable mobility option with the State's first car-sharing program: HOURCAR. The City of Saint Paul is supporting HOURCAR by providing parking spaces in City-owned downtown ramps. More information can be found at www.hourcaz.org. � a� � 73 2005-2006 Annual Report Appendia B Enabling Resolutions Resolution Establishing a City of Saint Paul Working Group on Environmental Sustainability — Council File #OS-582 — Adopted July 6, 2005 — Presented by Councilmember Lee Helgen. Resolution for the Saint Paul Environmental Roundtable Recommendafions — Council File #06-373 — Adopted April 19, 2006 — Presented by Councilmember Lee Helgen. B-1 d6 573 t.onnc.0 rne �. a5 -5 � 2 �reea sneex � 3aa - ltyp a RESOLUftON A�WT FAUL, MINAfiESOTA ��, 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 i9 2Q 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 33 40 41 42 43 44 45 � A Rerolutinn EstabCishmg ¢ C"uy ofS�niParrl I�orking Group on Emdranmentdl Surtairzability WFTEREAS, t�te Ciry af Saint Paul has a hig6-qnaLity ur6an environmen� and WF�EREAS, proteaing t3�is eavironment is a Iugh priority in tfie City of Saiut Paztl; and �EAS, the City of Sa'vat Paul I�as implemented a uumber of "�een" iniLiztives ovez the years; and WF)EREAS, the Cify of Saint Paut has no comprehensive environniental sustainabifiiy plan; and tiVHEFtEAS, taembers of tfie MacaIester Callege Enviranmentai Studies Senior Seminaz creafed a report in May 2005 entitled "EnvsonmeuYal Sustainahility in Saittt PauP'that assessed the state of environmentaI sustainabilily aotivities ia Saim Paul and outSined tecommendations as to how the City xnigfit improve its perfrnmance in the area of sustainability; nrnv therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City Council creates a City uf Saint Paul Environmentai Working Crroup that consists of City staff with eacperience and abilides in the area of environmental sustaivability and any experts in tfie field that they chose to inclnde. City employees on the worldng group wiIl be recommended hy the directors of various City depaztments, such as; Public Works, including its Sewers Division and Transportation Office Saint Pau! Regional Water Service Parks and Recreation PSanning and Economic Development Oftice of Financiat Services Canhact aud Analysis Services O£fice of Technotogy License, Inspecfion, and Environmentai Protecfion Council Resea�h; and be it FZJRTE�R RESOLVED, t}iat the City Councit establishes the foIIovring exgectations for Yhe Environmental Working Group: That the workmg group pIans fhe process of updating the City's website so that it clearly aad accurately higi�ights Saurt Paul's sustainability efforts and environmentai protection accomplishments. That the working �oup develops recommendafions and suggestions for considerafion as gart of the Xcel Eaergy fiaachise negotiations. ThaY the working group reviaws the various lists of "�een" cities, evaluates fhe oriteria tah'lized to dsvelop the �is� and makes recommendaiians that will result in SainY Paul being Iisted among the cleanest and "gceenest" cities ia tue counhy. Tfiat the working gaup reviews svsta{nal��ity plans developed by oTher cities in tke Ilaited States and recommends a pracess for deveIoping a comprehensive CiTy of Saint Paut sustainabilify plan. I: O� �573 �S-S�a 46 L'] 48 49 �0 �l 52 �3 �4 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 13�ax the warkinS eC'°uP Participates in the Envu Roimdtxbles hosted by Eureka Recycling and develops zn action plan for ix�lemenring the reca�euda�ons to flie �atest exfent feasible. Thatthe war'�ng 3oup develops reconmendations fo* creat�g a braad based advisory co�cill�t wi1? zccist th°, City in estabiic� a�e meeting energy conservation, sustainable development, and enviranmental protecaon goaLs;and Tfcatthe wor'�g �aup reviews sfate and federal policy gaals related to envu'oamental su. , *+abiuty and recommeads possible actian for the Mayor �d the City Council; and That the workins �o uo be co-cl�aired bv a staff member reoresentinQ Councl Reseazcfi and a stafr�member to be selected bv ti�e balance of the comurittee: and That the worldng grou� reviews the report prepazed by members of the Macalester CoIlege Enviranmenfal Studies Senior Seminaz and develops a shztegy for implementing the recommendations where appropriate; and be it PINAT,LY RESOLVED, tbat the City of Saint Paul Environuiental WorIflng Group provides the City Crnmcii with an . uritial renort on September 7. 20�5 to be subsetLentiv foilow -� Hanis Reque,ted by Depaztment of: By: Form Approved by City Attomey By: AdoptedbyCoimcil.: Dat° • ...... .. -. . .� - :� .!%� i . / .G . i� / i � .. .�7. �/ 9. - � r � f,�i►�.�� Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Cotmcil By:� � r�-�> 3 ComicilFxle# fl�-373 Green Sheet r 3Q30423 RESO�urior� C[TY OF ➢zsen�a trr PAUL, MINNESQTA Resolnfion far the 3aiuY Paul EnvironmenraI Itoundtable Recommendations V1F�,REAS, Ehe Ciry of Saini Pant and iTS citizens are committed to improving the quaiity o: Iife ia the Capital City and msr�„ra;rrirg recognition as one of the greenest ciries in the nafron; aud 10 1i ?2 13 14 15 � � WHEREAS, the Sa.int Paul Environmenral Roundtable has oufIined and priorivzed recommendatsons for City aetion in six environraeutal azeas, including: • zero waste - materiats aze desigied and managed to be conserved and recovered, rather than destroyed, huried, or transformed in ways fhat limit our ability to safely reuse them for productive purposes. • food systems - increasing ois safe and Ioca1 fi�od supply, encouraging wmmumty gardens, s�pporting the fazmers' marke#s teducing out exposure to hazacdous substances in £ood, improving the nutritional value of our food and much more. • energy - figh4ing gIobal warming and getting cleaner air and water, througtz the support of snartzr, cleaner energy. • green truildings -polieies that encourage sustainable, high performance design for conimercial and residential buildings. T6 • green space - improving the quality and quantity of green space. i? • water stewardship - protecfing and cleaning the water o�s health and quality of life depend on; and 18 19 Wf�REAS, the City estahlisfied an Environmental Worldng Group consisting of City staff, named 20 Sustainable Saint Paul, and diFected tIiat group to develop an actSon plan for implementing the 21 recommendatians of fhe Saint Panl Enviro�nental Roundtable w the fullest extent feas��sle, and avaluate 22 the success of those aciiotts annually; and 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 WHEREA5, the Saint Paul Environmental Roundtable tagped into the taSent and expertise of our community and engaged rhe hearts and minds of Saint Paul citizens who have consisiently supported actions tUsf protect and improve the environznent; now therefore be it I2ESOLVED tYc�i tke Mayor and City CounciI aoknowledge that they must continue to provide leadership and reaffirm their commiknent to protect and enhance the long-term heaith of Saint PauP s citizens, the natival environment, economy and con�muuity in comznemaration af the 36� Anniversary of Earth Day; aud be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayo� and City Council hereby direct Sustainable Samt Paul to develop a zero waste plan and policy involving recommendations from the Environmental Rouadtable and input from the communify at lazge and establisfi measurable goals fo: the next 2A years; and be it FU1ZTf�ER RESOLVED �at the Mayor and City Council direct Sustauiable Sainf Paul to review the I487 Saint Paul Municipal Food Policy and engage community stakeholders to create solntions tkat improve the availability of, and accese to, local, healthy foods; and be it C� �� s�3 06-373 4? F�7RTFIER RESOLVED tbat the City o= Saint Pavl w+11 stzive to attaiv 25% of its total ei�tricity from 42 renewabie sources of energy by fne year 2020; and be i� 43 4$ ^tJRTIi`ER RESOLV�.,D fnat the City's total r�rban dioxide effiissiors in 2020 be 20°!c lower than �hose in 45 the basaline yea: of I988; and be it 46 47 FURI'HER RHSQLVEB itiat the Mayar and City Cauncil direct Sustainable Saiut Paul to aevelog 4& sl�stama.ble desi�n and buiiding guidelines for nea� and e^°'ci�*+a bwldings, which will promote the cr�ion 44 of buildings ttiat, tbrough their location desi� constzuction ar remoaeling, operation and nainten�ce 50 w�11: 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 5$ 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 • be more energy efncient than the State of VSinnesata Corle • be effectively mauaged and canserve water • use materiat resources responsibly • generate less waste . have lower operating wsts • promote the well-being of their users and occupants; and be it FURTHER RES�LVED that the Mayor and Ciiy Council recammit to iaaintaining opcn and pazk space for the benefxt of futiu�e generations of Saint Paul residents; and be it FLIRTHER RESOLVED that the City of Saint Paul shall strive to be a nationalleader in staanwater management by collaborafing with its watecshed districts to develop strong standards and working to exemplify responsible stewazdskup af the greal Mississippi River by integating best management practices and policies into its plans and ordivances and applying those pracfices in its own projects; and be it FiJRTf�R RESOLVED that Yfie Mayor and Ciiy Council direct Susfainable Saint PauI to inclurle in its annual report to the Council a progress suminary of fhe suggestions from the Saiirt Paul Enviro�ental Round#able; and be it FINALLY AESOLVED that, with great appreciation, the Mayor and City Covncil acknowledge and recognize the work and commitment of the Saint Paul Envaomnental Roundtable and all fhose who particigated in the Roundtable process, to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the City of Saint Paul. Reqvested by Denar�ent of: By. Adopte8 by Counc$: Date �lYli/ /9. �OO/ Adaption Czc;ined by Conacil Secxerazy By � Approved� ayo ) Pa�te —ZJ C�✓ BY ! iL�� U�X Fosm Apgsoved by City Attumey By. Foim Approved by Mayor £or Subm'vssion to Council By: � �6-�3 Sustainable Saint Paul 2005-2006 Annual Report This page was intentionally left blank. :. a� �s73 2005-2006 Annual Report Appendi� C Saint Paul Environmental Roundtable Executive Summary and Recommendations* — April 19, 2006. *For the full report, please go to www.eurekarecycling.org/pdfs/Full_Roundtable_Report.pdf: G1 ��, sy3 j��l �� En��r�nm�n�a� ��'� � �� • Executive Summary and Recommendations Presented to Mayar Coleman, the Saint Paul City Council, and Sustainabie Saint Paul Apri119, 2006 C-2 bh-��3 �,; � � a .. . �. � �-. ` .: ' e' ; � - � • � / Recommendations of the Saint Paul Environmental Roundtable www.eurekaz�clin .�org(environmentalroundtable Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4 What was the Environmental Roundtable process? ..................................... 5 Who was involved in the Envitonmental Roundtabie? .............................. 5 Communiry ..........................................................................:.....................5 The Roundtable Members ........................................................................6 The Roundtable Advisory Committee ..................................................9 Eureka Recycling .......................................................................................7 Community Sponsors ............... Appendixes Expanded Recommendations Appendix A. Waste-Free Saint Paul Appendix B. Healthy Local Food Systems Appendix C. Smarter, Cleaner Energy Appendix D. Greening the Built Environment Appendix E. Improving and Protecting Open Space Appendix F. Clean Water Stewazdship Priority Rankings Appendix G. Priority Rankings for All Recommendations Resolutions, passed Apri119, 2006 Resolution - 06-373 - Accepting the recommendations of the Saint Paul Environmental Roundtable. Resolution - 06-385 - Recognizing Eureka Recycling for theu leadership in organizing and facilitating the Saint Paul Environmental Roundtable and thanlculg the members of the Roundtable for their participation. C-3 I � t5�3 : ��„�. � ..,,, ..:_ � �� - .� 9� . - n.�. �. � The Saint Paul Environmentai Roundtable is a model of collaborative environmental planning designed to provide an effective way of gaining valuable citizen participafion in policy ¢eation. The Roundtable, made up of volunteers from throughout Saint Paul, was formed in 2005. The work of the Environmental Roundtable ciilminated in the passage of a Saint Paul City Council resolution on Apri119, 2006, commemorating the 36th anniversary of Earth Day. The resolufion help to set Saint Paul's policy direction on six environmental issues: zero waste, food systems, cleaner energy, green building, open space and water stewardship. In 2005, Eureka Recycling and Council Member Lee Helgen joined forces to harness community interest in the envirorunent. Fifteen volunteer Saint Paul residents stepped forward to serve as members of the Saint Paul Environznental Roundtable, providing a framework for the iremendous energy and community b oundswell of interest in environmental issues. Over 500 residents of Saint Paul came together between September 2005 and Apri12006 to make the city healthier and more livable by protecting and improving its environment. Through open communiry meetings and foiuins, the Roundtable members collected the best ideas and resources and produced a series of thoughtful, pragmatic recommendations to help the city focus their efforts in the six chosen topic areas. Based on guidance from Sustainable Saint Paul, the internal working group of city staff established to address envirorunental issues for the city, The Roundtable members prioritized the attached recommendations on the basis of environmental impact, cost- effectiveness, and public support. In addiflon, the Roundtable has suggested a general timeline for each recommendation. G4 l�� 73 What was the Environmental Roundtable process? Eureka Recycling, a nonprofit that has worked wifih the city on recyciing and resource conservation issues for over two decades, convened the Roundtable in response to community interest and questions on a variety of citywide environmental issues. The method for the Roundtable was determined by an advisory committee comprised of eight citizens. They developed criteria for selecting the Roundtable topics and recommended community members who could champion each topic The advisory comnuttee will evaluate the process, once complete, so that it can be replicated in the future. Fifteen volunteers stepped forward to serve as Roundtable members. They oversaw the process, championed the progress of policy recommendations, and engaged the community. Using the criteria developed by the advisory conmuttee, the Roundtable members began by selecting six topics to address: zero waste, food systems, energy, green buildings, green space and water stewardship. These six topics impact every resident within Saint Paul although there are disparities in how environmental issues affect specific communities. Before the roundtable was convened, there was no other public forum available to address these important issues. In making their Eopic selections, members also ensured that there was enough information and expertise available to fully address the economic, social, and environmental impacts of each topic. Who was involved in the Environmental Roundtable? Community Community participation is at the heart of the Roundtable process, because the best and most sustainable solutions arise when they are worked out collaboratively, involving input from as many people from as many different perspectives as possible. With this in mind, the Roundtable members led a series of open meetings designed to involve community members from all walks of 1ife, with any variety of concems about C-5 D� 5�3 the environment. Since September 2005, the Roundtable has hosted twelve such meetings, involving over 500 hundred members of Saint Paul's wmmunity. As expected, Saint Paul residents aze inquisitive about what is already being done and passionate about what more could be done to improve quality of life in Saint Paul. Meeting attendees discussed and leamed about the specific opportunifies and obstacles for implementing Roundtable iecommendations in the city. They also voiced their ideas about the topics and offered creative, useful suggestions for improvement to the " recommendations. As hoped, attendees came for reasons that varied widely. Some wexe concemed about supplying the homeless with healthy food, while othexs were interested in himulg their front lawn into a rain garden. After each meeting, the Roundtable members worked to keep people informed about revisions through email and mail notices. Background and additional information is updated on the Roundtable website for easy access to those who want to stay involved. Community members, environmental organizations, neighborhood businesses, and the city have come together to envision and articulate these positive recommendations. Tluough the Roundtable, peaple who were already doing good work to make these improvements gained a venue to combine efforts and interact with those working on other, interconnected environmental policies. The Roundtable Members The Roundtable consists of fifteen Saint Paul residents and individuals from throughout the city, who were personally inspired to volunteer their time to do something more to protect and improve Saint Paul's environment. Some Roundtable members have professional ties to organizations that address environmental issues including Eureka Recycling, Environmental Ground, Inc., EcoDEEP, Friends of the Mississippi River, Science Museum of Muutesota, Minnesotans for an Energy Efficient Economy, Our Scenic Mutnesota, St Bernard's School, Upper Midwest Hydrogen Inifiative, Great Plains Insfitute for Sustainable Development, Capital Region Watershed District Citizen Advisory Coisunittee, Energy Systems Consulting, and Farm in the City. These Roundtable members do not represent these organizations, but themselves as residents with specific experkise. The Saint Paul Environmental Roundtable members are: Brian Bates Whitney Clark Kafluyn Draeger Kevin Flynn Cazlos Garcia-Velasco Pat Hamilton J. Drake Hamilton Susan Hubbazd Jon Hunter Seitu Jones Colleen Monahan Rolf Nordstrom Shirley Reider Nilgun Tuna Anna Wasescha C-6 IJ� �"73 The Roundtable Advisory Committee The Roundtable advisory comnuttee is comprised of passionate Saint Paul residents, including some environmental experts and neighborhood Ieaders, from Saint Paul District 6, Saint Paul's West Side, Environmental Ground Consulting, Eureka Recycling, Macalester College, Neighborhood Energy Consortium, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The Roundtable advisory committee is: Brian Bates Katluyn Draeger Tom Eggum Eureka RecycIing Amy Fredregill Susan Hubbard Mary Morse Sharon Pfeifer Brett Smith Eureka Recycling, a nonprofit that has worked with the city of Saint Paul an recycling and resource conservation issues for over two decades, convened the Roundtable to focus attenfiion on a variety of citywide enviroxunental issues. While Eureka Recycling launrhed the Roundtable process, the project has been a joint effort befween many groups of people from many different backgrounds who bring specitic expertise, connections and information on specific topics. Community Sponsors To coordinate the RoundEable, Eureka Recycling sought support from foundations and companies willing to invest their time and money to improve the local environment and quality of life in Saint Paul. Major sponsors include: Abitibi Consolidated Aveda Corporation City Council Member Lee Helgen The City of Saint Paul Public Works Department DeRuyter Associates Eureka Recycling Impressive Print Industrial Electric Company IPS Incorporated Peace Coffee Saint Anthony Park Community Foundtation Westem Bank :�Il d� �73 Additional financial and in-kind support was provided by: A. Johnson & Sons Florists Ancom Artropolis Bennett Material Handling BioClean Tim Brownell By All Means CB Richazd Ellis—John Ryden Chess Coffee Mill Culvers of Saint Paul Tom Eggum E-Z Recycling Fleet Graphics Services, Inc Fox River Paper Amy Fredregill Hampden Park Foods Co-op HDR Engineering Susan Hubbard Jerabek's New Bohemian Coffee House Cheryl Kartes and Assoczates KowaLski's Mazkets Magney Construction Midway Animal Hospital Mike's Truck and Trailer Mutnesota Commercial Railway Company Mississippi Mazket Food Co-op Neighborhood Energy Consortium NRG/Specialized Environmental Technologies, Inc. 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