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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Meeting: May 20, 2015
AGENDA ITEM: Resilient Communities Project
Presentation on Climate Resiliency &
Water Reuse
AGENDA SECTION:
Presentations
PREPARED BY: Jason Lindahl, AICP
Planner AGENDA NO. 3.a.
ATTACHMENTS: Student presentation slides
APPROVED BY: ddj
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None
SUMMARY
Attached please find the presentation slides on Climate Resiliency and Water Reuse in Rosemount. This
presentation will be conducted by students from the University of Minnesota Law School as part of the
Resilient Communities Project. After the presentation, the City Council will have the opportunity to
discuss this topic and ask questions of the presenters.
Climate
Resiliency &
Water Reuse in
Rosemount, MN
Tim Culver, Justin Hauschild,
Brittany Johnson
Introductions:
Resilient Communities Project (RCP)
Connects selected communities with relevant
courses at the University of Minnesota
Environmental Sustainability: Land, Water and
Energy Clinic
Team Members:
Justin Hauschild
Tim Culver
Brittany Johnson
Project Tasks
1.Identify local climate change risks and
impacts and provide methodology for
future climate assessment
2.Identify climate change Best
Management Practices
3.Assess the City’s existing policy
documents in relation to climate
adaptability
4.Recommend a planning process for the
City to address climate adaptation that
includes specific strategies
Recommendation:
Conduct a Climate Assessment
Study large scale climate patterns (Chicago, IL)
Create local models (Chicago, IL; Keene, NH)
Consult with local climate experts (Grand Rapids,
MI; Dane County, WI)
Take advantage of local resources (Dane
County, WI)
Consult stakeholders (Minneapolis, MN)
Create:
Climate Adaptation Plan
Introduction
Risks
Solutions
Transportation
Infrastructure
Natural Resources
Water Quantity
Agriculture and Food Resources
Public Health
Community Relations
Conclusion
Introduction
What Is Climate Change?
Why Have a Climate Adaption Plan?
Membership in STAR Communities and
GreenStep City Program
Risks
Warmer Temperatures
Extreme Weather Events
Risks:
Warmer Temperatures
Heat Islands
Drought
Food Spoilage
Stress on Water Resources
Heat Related Health Issues
Higher Energy Demand
Habitat Effects
Risks:
Extreme Weather Events
Flooding
Erosion
Water Quality
Agriculture
Transportation
Wastewater
Infrastructure
Solutions
Transportation
Infrastructure
Natural Resources
Water Quantity
Agriculture and Food Resources
Public Health
Community Relations
Solutions:
Transportation
Alternative
transportation for
vulnerable
populations (Dane County,
WI; Grand Rapids, MI)
Plan for and
construct alternate
routes for transport of
commercial goods
(Keene, NH)
Roads/Railroads
Extreme Weather (Flooding)
Solutions:
Infrastructure
Urban canopies and
permeable
pavement (Cleveland, OH;
Grand Rapids, MI)
Replace culverts (Dane
County, WI)
Prevent damage to
city structures (Keene, NH)
Energy efficiency
(Cleveland, OH; Dane County, WI)
Renewable energy
(Cleveland, OH; Dane County, WI)
Extreme Weather/Warmer Temperatures
Solutions:
Natural Resources
Wetland
restoration and
protection (Dane County,
WI ; Keene, NH)
Prevent runoff (Dane
County, WI)
Habitat protection
(Dane County, WI; Keene, NH)
Monitor and plan
for changes in
water quality (Dane
County, WI; Grand Rapids, MI)
Extreme Weather/Warmer Temperatures
Solutions:
Water Quantity
Water conservation
(Evanston, IL; Grand Rapids, MI)
Water reuse
Adapt storm water plans and infrastructure to climate change (Keene, NH)
Develop infrastructure for water diversion and holding (Keene, NH)
Encourage intra-watershed collaboration between various water authorities (Dane County, WI; Grand
Rapids, MI)
Extreme Weather
Solutions:
Agriculture and Food
Water conservation
Prevent runoff
(manure; pesticides)
(Dane County, WI)
Promote
development of
local food system
adapted to climate
change (Dane County, WI; Grand
Rapids, MI)
Extreme Weather/Warmer Temperatures
Solutions:
Public Health
Protect drinking
water (Dane County, WI)
Emergency
community cooling
systems plan (Dane
County, WI)
Plan for increased
climate related
illnesses (Dane County, WI;
Cleveland, OH; Keene, NH)
Extreme Weather/Warmer Temperatures
Solutions:
Community Relations
Hire a sustainability
coordinator (Keene, NH)
Collaborate with
and Educate
community
stakeholders (Grand
Rapids, MI; Keene, NH)
Extreme Weather/Warmer Temperatures
Planning Process
1.Commission a Climate Assessment
1.Collaborate
2.Data collection
3.Climate model scaling and analysis
2.Draft and adopt Rosemount Climate
Action Plan
Planning Process cont.
1.Implement Climate Action Plan
1.Community Partnerships and Education
2.Updating City Plans and Code
Land Use, Storm Water, and Transportation Plans
City Zoning Code provisions
Questions?
Introduction
What Is Water Reclamation?
Why Rosemount?
Obstacles to Water Reclamation
Not Permitted Under State Plumbing Code (MPC)
Updating the MPC
Current Plumbing Board Rulemaking
Overlapping Oversight/Jurisdiction
Predictions
Recommendations
Water Reclamation
Water Reclamation & Reuse
Process of treating
greywater or
blackwater for
industrial or
residential reuse.
Mankato uses
treated
wastewater for
irrigation and
industrial purposes
but not residential.
(City of Mankato, 2015)
Water Reclamation
http://www.colliergov.net/index.aspx?page=608
Why Water Reclamation?
Water Reclamation
Source: StarTribune, February 23, 2013
Water Usage
Average citizen in
Minneapolis uses
60-70 gallons per
day. (City of Minneapolis, 2015)
Average usage in
Rosemount
exceeds
Minneapolis’
average. (City of Rosemount,
2015)
Water Reclamation
http://ci.rosemount.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=579
Rosemount’s Residential Water Usage
Why Rosemount?
“The challenge is,
the [users] would
have to be next
door or there
would have to be
a distribution
system…”
- Mike Mereness
(MCES Assistant
Gen. Man. of Ops.)
(MPR News, 2014)
Water Reclamation
Map of Umore Park with MCES
Treated Effluent Line (Green)
Water Reclamation Issues
Joint Power Agreement
between Rosemount and
Metropolitan Council.
How to establish a 4th
Utility District for Re-use.
Draft development
agreement/covenant for
future UMore Park
development.
Modifications to
Rosemount’s storm water
management plan.
Effect on MCES discharge
rates and treatment
permit.
Water Reclamation
Potential alterations to the
plumbing code to allow
for residential use of
reclaimed wastewater.
Minnesota Plumbing Code
Under the
regulatory/rulemakin
g authority of Minn.
Plumbing Board
(MPB), a division of
the Dept. of Labor
and Industry. (Minn. Stat.
326B.435)
Water Reclamation
MPC does not
anticipate or permit
wastewater
reclamation. (Minn. Ad. Rule,
4715.0100 et seq.)
Regulates other non-
potable water usage.
(Minn. Ad. Rule, 4715.1910)
Model Plumbing Codes - IPC
International Plumbing Code
Published by the International
Code Council (D.C.).
Currently adopted in 35
states.
Allows wastewater and
greywater reclamation and
reuse.
Areas in Texas (an IPC state)
treat wastewater to potable
standards.
Water Reclamation
(International Code Council, 2015)
Model Plumbing Codes - UPC
Uniform Plumbing Code
Published by the International
Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials (Ca.).
Adopted in South Dakota (SD
Codified Law §36-25-15), North Dakota (ND
2009 UPC), and Iowa (IA Admin. Code 641-Ch.
25).
Allows wastewater and
greywater reclamation and
reuse (UPC - Ch. 16, 2009, 2012, & 2015).
Water Reclamation
MPB Adoption of UPC
Pending MPB rule adopts amended portions
of the UPC. (MPB, 2014)
MPB discussed inclusion of Ch.16, but
dropped at suggestion of Water Reuse
Interagency Work Group (WRIW). (Id.)
Administrative legal hearing on proposed
rules April 30, 2015 (decision pending). (Id.)
MPB Chair Parizek specifically intends
adoption of Ch. 16 in the future. (Id.)
Water Reclamation
Predictions
Proposed rulemaking is likely to succeed,
partially incorporating the UPC.
WRIW will discuss and address overlap issues
and support amended adoption of Ch.16.
Following passage, MPC will consider 2018
modifications, including Ch. 16.
Water Reclamation
Recommendations
Track the administrative ruling on MPB’s
adoption of UPC.
Following passage, contact MPB, Chair
Parizek, and WRIW to share potential
wastewater reuse project in Rosemount and
support Ch. 16.
If UPC is not adopted at this time, contact
MPC, Chair Parizek, and WRIW to support
the inclusion of wastewater re-use in
subsequent revisions.
Water Reclamation
Questions?
Water Reclamation
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