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Home My WebLink About20200721 ESC - PACKETAGENDA Environment & Sustainability Commission Tuesday, July 21, 2020 5:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting via Go To Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA 3. ANNUAL MEETING a. Election of Commission Officers 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. June 16, 2020 Environment and Sustainability Commission Minutes 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Energy Action Plan b. Conserve & Preserve Blog – Calendar of Topics (Verbal Report) c. SWPPP Comments (Verbal Report) 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Goal Setting 2020 Discussion 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Nathan Marks Resignation 9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT a. Set Next Meeting Agenda for August 18, 2020 10. ADJOURNMENT ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 16, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the meeting of the Environment & Sustainability Commission of the City of Rosemount was called to order on June 16, 2020, at 5:34 p.m. via Zoom. Attendees included: Chair Karen Malkowski, Commissioners Renee Burman, Victoria Schlautman, Kristen Andrews, and Kim Ciresi. Commissioner Katie Koch-Laveen arrived during item 7.b. Commissioner Nathan Marks was absent. Staff present included the following; Public Works Director Erickson and Stormwater Specialist Byron. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA ANNUAL MEETING 3.a. Election of Commission Officers (See item 8.a.) Commission Chair Karen Malkowski announced resignation from the Environment & Sustainability Commission due to moving out of city limits. Commission decided to postpone nominating new chair and vice chair of the commission until the July 21, 2020 meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Burman, Second by Schlautman Motion to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2020 Environment & Sustainability Commission meeting. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS OLD BUSINESS 6.a. Energy Action Plan Stormwater Specialist Byron provided abrief update to the commissioners. A report was received after the agenda was sent out, commissioners reviewed the report during the meeting. 6.b. Status of Green Step Cities Stormwater Specialist Byron reported that there have not been any further updates on this item. 6.c. Conserve & Preserve Blog – Calendar of Topics Commissioner Burman reviewed the topics by month with the commissioners. Commissioner Burman volunteered to draft the July blog post about composting options. Commissioner Ciresi volunteered todraft the August post about water conservation tips in home and yard. Public Works Director Erickson updated the Commission that the city has a new Communications Coordinator, Lee Stoffel. Items should be routed through department staff before being sent to the Communications Coordinator. ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 16, 2020 Motion by Burman, Second by Ciresi Motion to approve the Conserve & Preserve Blog – Calendar of Topics Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 7.a. Turtle Traffic Discussion Stormwater Specialist Byron discussed that acompliant was received from a resident about roadkill, primarily turtles by the Bella Vista neighborhoods. Public Works Director Erickson explained that this item was also discussed during the Traffic Safety meeting earlier in the day. The biggest concern is the barrier curb that is in the area. Turtles are unable to climb this type of curb. There are a few sections that the city can install different curbing ata future date. Commissioners discussed the fencing that was installed on Hwy 3 as an alternative to installing different curb. Commissioner Burman explained the benefits of the fencing and other alternatives to reduce roadkill. Staff will review the DNR’srecommendations. 7.b. SWPPP Comments Stormwater Specialist Byron provided abrief overview of the permit and SWPPP. Commissioner Koch-Laveen questioned how staff will be reaching out to the public about educational opportunities about the topics. Stormwater Specialist Byron explained there are videos available for viewing on the website and the cable crew is available to create new videos on the topics aswell. Commissioner Burman requested that the report include more information on private ponds. The City’spermit requires an inspection once per permit term. The permit term isroughly every 5years. 7.c. Open Meeting Law Discussion Public Works Director Erickson reviewed the open meeting law with the commission. 7.d. Goal Setting 2020 Discussion Commissioners agreed that they would prefer todiscussion this item at the next in-person meeting. Public Works Director Erickson requested that the commissioners brainstorm goals for the next in- person meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8.a. Karen Malkowski Resignation Commission Chair Karen Malkowski announced resignation from the Environment & Sustainability Commission due to moving out of city limits. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 9.a. Set Next Meeting Agenda for July 21, 2020 ADJOURNMENT Commission Chair Malkowski adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 16, 2020 Jessie Paque Recording Secretary EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Environmental & Sustainability Commission Meeting: July 21, 2020 AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEM: Energy Action Plan Old Business PREPARED BY: Jane Byron, Storm Water Specialist AGENDA NO. 6.a. ATTACHMENTS: 2019 PiE Annual Report APPROVED BY: BLE RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion BACKGROUND: Attached please find the 2019 Annual Report from the Partners in Energy program. Here are some key points from the report as highlighted by the Center for Energy and Environment: 1. Energy savings have shown peaks and valleys over the past three years compared to the baseline period, primarily due to wide swings in participation and savings among commercial and industrial energy users. This is not uncommon in Partners in Energy communities. One large energy user may complete a project one year, accounting for substantial savings that can’t bereplicated in subsequent years simply because other businesses don’thave similar opportunities for savings. 2. Residential renewable energy subscriptions are growing well. Rosemount residents appreciate these opportunities to support renewable energy and support continues to grow. 3. While Xcel Energy’sLighting Efficiency program reported a steep decline in energy savings during 2019, the small business lighting program saw a nearly 60% increase in electricity saved, despite serving 1/3 fewer customers in 2019. SUMMARY: No action required. C:\\Users\\jab\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\6.a. Energy Action Plan_605137\\6.a. Energy Action Plan.docx Rosemount Energy Snapshot Xcel Energy Bi-Annual Conservation and Renewable Program Participation Update: Q4 2019 Participation Counts Electric kWh Savings Natural Gas Therm Savings Energy Conservation Programs Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Residential Programs 786 337 370 309 - 127,814 127,261 132,838 120,229 - 13,888 7,553 10,035 3,467 - Commercial and Industrial Programs 47 54 56 41 - 4,233,355 1,576,877 2,531,413 1,464,582 - - - - - - Total Energy Saved 833 391 426 350 - 4,361,169 1,704,138 2,664,251 1,584,811 - 13,888 7,553 10,035 3,467 - Greenhouse Gas Emission Savings, MTCO2e 1,690 675 1,026 564 - 1,616 635 973 546 - 74 40 53 18 - Renewables Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Residential Renewables - - 258 325 - - - 668,021 796,522 - - - - - - Commercial and Industrial Renewables - - 2 2 - - - 13,200 13,200 - - - - - - Total Renewable Energy Subscribed - - 260 327 - - - 681,221 809,722 - - - - - - Greenhouse Gas Emission Savings, MTCO2e - - 249 279 - Total (Energy Conservation + Renewable Energy)833 391 686 677 - 4,361,169 1,704,138 3,345,472 2,394,533 - 13,888 7,553 10,035 3,467 - Total Greenhouse Gas Savings, MTCO2e 1,690 675 1,275 843 - 1,616 635 1,222 825 - 74 40 53 18 - Community Energy Use 207,051,025 151,565,975 157,032,799 149,769,987 - 658,741 683,060 857,797 894,921 - change from baseline -27%-24%-28%- 4%30%36%- Quarterly Summary - Current Year (2019)2019 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2,019 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2019 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Residential Energy Conservation Programs 51 84 107 67 21,471 29,564 41,912 27,282 832 1,331 692 612 Commercial and Industrial Energy Conservation Programs 11 9 13 8 603,418 49,236 610,132 201,796 - - - - Energy Conservation Program Totals by Quarter 62 93 120 75 624,889 78,800 652,044 229,078 832 1,331 692 612 Summary for Summary tab Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Community Use, kWh 207,051,025 ###########################0 Community Use, therms 658,741 683,060 857,797 894,921 0 DSM Participation Counts 833 391 426 350 0 DSM Electric kWh Savings 4,361,169 1,704,138 2,664,251 1,584,811 0 DSM Natural Gas Therm Savings 13,888 7,553 10,035 3,467 0 DSM GHG Savings, MTCO2e 1,690 675 1,026 564 0 RE Participation Counts 0 0 260 327 0 RE Electric kWh Offset 0 0 681,221 809,7220REGHGSavings, MTCO2e 0 0 249 279 0 Data Note: Xcel Energy provides electric and natural gas service to Rosemount. Rosemount is also served by other utilities: Dakota Electric Association, Minnesota Energy Resources, and CenterPoint Energy. Participation counts reflect Xcel Energy programs only. Community Energy Action Plan Implementation began Q3 (summer) 2018. Rosemount Energy Snapshot Xcel Energy Bi-Annual Conservation and Renewable Program Participation Update: Q4 2019 Conservation Program Details Residential Program Participation Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Residential Cooling 82 108 119 101 46,432 37,966 33,690 30,954 - - - - Residential Heating 55 96 102 86 29,556 59,155 56,452 49,329 2,558 1,809 2,633 2,552 Refrigerator Recycling 18 21 34 29 17,751 18,717 23,373 20,555 - - - - Home Energy Audit 3 11 15 25 - - - - - - - - Residential Saver's Switch 460 39 29 24 3,688 78 58 48 - - - - Smart Thermostat 58 36 31 23 - 89 461 2,142 - - - 140 Home Energy Squad 6 5 6 8 13,791 10,838 8,678 8,730 572 139 216 299 Home Energy Savings Program 4 1 5 7 2,585 418 1,811 2,927 - - - - Efficient New Home Construction 95 17 20 2 14,011 - 3,143 3,195 10,608 5,438 6,646 417 Low-Income Home Energy Squad - - 5 2 - - 5,172 2,349 - - - - Water Heater Rebate 5 3 3 2 - - - - 150 167 73 59 Insulation Rebate - - 1 - - - - - - - 467 - Total Residential Programs 786 337 370 309 127,814 127,261 132,838 120,229 13,888 7,553 10,035 3,467 Change from Baseline -57%-53%-61%0%4%-6%-46%-28%-75% Business Program Participation Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Baseline - 2016 2017 2018 2019 Small Business Lighting 7 18 22 14 184,508 600,609 505,878 805,957 - - - - Lighting Efficiency 9 14 15 8 898,715 702,864 1,243,847 99,642 - - - - Commercial Refrigeration Efficiency - - - 6 - - - 1,139 - - - - Saver's Switch For Business 11 5 2 4 156 285 21 22 - - - - Custom Efficiency 1 1 3 3 1,641,247 145,045 409,292 413,985 - - - - Motor Efficiency 4 1 2 3 709,919 22,157 305,195 11,333 - - - - Cooling 3 3 3 2 1,282 7,738 2,275 132,203 - - - - Electric Rate Savings 5 9 5 1 (20,922) 34,232 13,505 301 - - - - Energy Efficient Buildings - - 2 - - - 42,120 - - - - - Heating Efficiency - - 2 - - - 9,280 - - - - - Fluid System Optimization 3 3 - - 354,447 63,947 - - - - - - Efficiency Controls 1 - - - 6,525 - - - - - - - Energy Design Assistance 1 - - - 457,478 - - - - - - - Recommissioning 1 - - - - - - - - - - - Turn Key Services 1 - - - - - - - - - - - Total Business Programs 47 54 56 41 4,233,355 1,576,877 2,531,413 1,464,582 - - - - Change from Baseline 15%19%-13%-63%-40%-65%--- Total Programs 833 391 426 350 4,361,169 1,704,138 2,664,251 1,584,811 13,888 7,553 10,035 3,467 Participation Counts Electric kWh Savings Natural Gas Therm Savings Electric kWh Savings Natural Gas ThermSavingsParticipationCounts EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Environmental & Sustainability Commission Meeting: July 21, 2020 AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEM: 2020 Goal Setting New Business PREPARED BY: Jane Byron, Stormwater Specialist AGENDA NO. 7.a. ATTACHMENTS: None APPROVED BY: BLE RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion. DISCUSSION: With the establishment of the Environment and Sustainability Commission (ESC) by City Council, a discussion on appropriate goals and objectives for the ESC has been on the agenda. As a task force, the members had several projects and programs underway where review is appropriate to ensure that the ESC can accomplish its stated directions to advise the City Council. However, the advent of the COVID-19 Pandemic has tabled afull discussion as meetings and events have been cancelled and a transition to virtual meetings has commenced. Atthe May 19, 2020, Commission Meeting, the Commission decided to table the 2020 Goal Setting Discussion until in person meetings resumed. With the COVID-19 Pandemic showing no signs of abating any time soon, it isrecommended that the ESC participate in a smaller scale discussion of what it would like to accomplish for the remainder of2020. List ofREST (Rosemount Environment & Sustainability Task Force) priorities from previous years: Recognition Programs Surface Water Energy Water Conservation Community Engagement Pollinators Policy Land Waste Partial list of previous tasks and accomplishments: Partners inEnergy (PiE) & Energy Action Plan Leprechaun Days booth, give way, and waffle breakfast Green Step Cities guidance 2019 MnGreen Corps Member 2020 Conserve and Preserve Blog SUMMARY: No action required; however, a discussion on items and tasks that the ESC would like totake for the remainder of 2020 is recommended. C:\\Users\\jab\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\7.a. Goal Setting_605139\\7.a. Goal Setting.docx