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Green Sheet # 3075656
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1 WHEREAS, the interest in local food has spiked in Saint Paul and nationally as a result of environmental and
2 economic factors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul formed a collaborative environmental planning process in 2005 called the
Environmental Roundtable which included a section of recommendations for Healthy Local Food Systems; and
WHEREAS, establishing a strong local food system is a smart move for the local economy as doliars spent by
consumers on food are only surpassed by dollars spent on housing and transportation (according to the Bureau
of Labor Statistics Consumer Spending Patterns 2006-2007: httv:1lwww.bls.eovlro5lcexmpls.htm); and
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WHEREAS, there is increasing opporCUnity to reduce "food deserts" in low-income neighborhoods as the
Women, Cnfants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program requirements changed August l, 2009, allowing
vouchers to be used on fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as requiring WIC-authorized vendors to have
varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables available; and
WHEREAS, City & County staff and local stakeholders have been meeting informally to plan for a vision of
creating an environment in Saint Paul that is supportive and encouraging of increased consumption, production
and distribution of healthy, sustainable and locally grown food; and
WHEREAS, the combined overweight and obesity rate for Ramsey County is 77% (2006
http:l/www.cdagovlbrfssl) and only 30% of Saint Paul residents eat the recommended number of fruits and
vegetables (2007 httn://www.cdc.�ovlbrfssn; and
WHEREAS, one of the stakeholders, Ramsey County Saint Paul Public Health, has received $50,000 as part of
their SHIP grant to conduct food surveys and data analysis, as well as re-establish the Food Commission; and
WHEREAS, current members of the City working group, Afro-Eco and Community Design Center, (in
partnership with the Minnesota Project and Minnesota Food Association) — received a$25,000 grant USDA
Food Project Planning Grant for work in Districts 4& 5(Dayton's Bluff and Payne-Phalen neighborhoods) and
Districts 7& 8(Thomas-Dalef"Frogtown" and Summit-University neighborhoods). The first project goal is to
understand the food assets and baniers in these two communities, and the particular food needs and perceptions
ofthe population (differentiated by age and ethnicity);the second project goalisto design a nuanced plan,
based on community research and participation, for improving the long-term food security in the two
communities; and
WHEREAS, both grant-funded initiatives are relevant to each other and want to continue working closely with
the City to coordinate efforts; and
WHEREAS, approximately 15% of the greenhouse gasses related to food production and consumption are
created by transporting the gQOds (http:/lpubs.acs.Qrgldoilpdfp1us110.10211es702969t?cookieSet=1); and
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4G WHEREAS, quality of life is improved by a local food system as reduced transportation emissions for moving
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47 WHEREAS, a strong local food system benefits the health, environment, economy, and overall livability of the
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Requested by Department of:
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Approved by the Office of Financial Services
WHEREAS, in order to achieve a strong local food system, Saint Paul must:
Modify city policy to support access for healthy and ]ocally grown food and for urban food
production and distribution;
2. Facilitate a network of resources to support people's access to healthy and locally grown food and
urban food production and distribution
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council directs staff in Planning and
Economic Development and Parks & Recreation, in coordination with Public Works, the Real Estate division of
the Office of Financial Services, and Che Department of Safety and Inspections, to work together with Ramsey
County Saint Paul Public Health and reiated community organizations to explore necessary changes to City
policy (including possible zoning, licensing(permitting, HRA(easement policies) and facilitate a network of
resources to support the production, distribution, and consumption of healthy and locally grown food.
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Action Requested:
Approval of resolution requesting that Ciry staff in severa] departments work together with Ramsey Co., St. Paul Fublic Health &
related community orga. to explore necessary changes to City policy (incl. possible zoning, licensing/permitting, HRAfeasement
policies) & facilitate a network of resources to support the production, dishibudon, & consumption of healthy & locally-grown food.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R):
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