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07-13-2021 City Council MeetingREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBERS JU LY 13, 2021 7:00 PM INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Open forum Each speaker is to keep their comment period to three minutes to allow sufficient time for others. Comments are to be an opportunity to address the Council. Individuals who wish to address the Council must have registered prior to the meeting. Approval of the Minutes of the (1) City Council Work Session of June 22, 2021; and (2) City Council Meeting of June 22, 2021. PRESEN TATIONS 1. Proclamation to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. AGENDA APPRO VAL 2.Approval of the Agenda 3.Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the City Council in one motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended actions have also been approved. No further Council action on these items is necessary. However, any Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar are recommended for approval. A.Consider the first reading of an ordinance rezoning nine properties throughout the City in order to comply with the Comprehensive Plan and schedule a second reading for July 27, 2021. Staff Report No. 104 B.Consider the approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 1105 of the Richfield City Code relating to licensing of arcades, updating several sections to bring them current. Staff Report No. 105 C.Formally discharge the racial covenants from all City of Richfield parkland and require that staff review all future park-land acquisition titles and discharge those covenants at the time of purchase. Staff Report No. 106 D.Consider an Acknowledgement of Receptivity of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act funding award for a proposed multi-family housing development at 6501 Penn Avenue South. S taff Report No. 107 E .C onsi der the approval of a ten-year use and indemnification agreement between the C ity of Richfield and Tom P rice for the use of a 4,690 square-foot strip of land along the edge of L incoln F ield. S taff Report No. 108 F.C onsi der the approval of a resolution authorizing a L imited Use P ermi t (L UP ) between the C ity and S tate of Minnesota, D epartment of Transportati on (MnD OT) for a non-motorized recreational trail in Trunk Hi ghway 77 (TH 77) right-of-way as part of the 77th S treet and Trunk Highway 77 Improvements P roject. S taff Report No. 109 G.C onsi der the approval of the S mall W ireless F acility C ollocation S upplemental A greement with C ellco P artnershi p d/b/a Verizon Wireless, that set forth the terms and conditions of collocation on city-owned wireless support structures (light poles). S taff Report No. 110 4.C onsideration of items, if any, removed from C onsent C alendar O T H E R B U SIN E S S 5.C onsider the approval of the Richfield E nergy A ction P lan. S taff Report No. 111 C IT Y MAN AG E R ’S R E P O R T 6.C ity Manager's Report C L AIMS AN D PAYR O LL S 7.C laims and P ayroll C O U N C IL D IS C U S S IO N 8.Hats Off to Hometown Hits 9.A djournment Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. R equests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the C ity Clerk at 612-861-9738. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Richfield, Minnesota City Council Work Session June 22, 2021 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Regan Gonzalez at 5:03 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room. Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Ben Whalen; Mary Supple; Simon Present: Trautmann; and Sean Hayford Oleary Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager; Chris Regis, Finance Director; Mike Dobesh, Fire Chief; John Stark, Community Development Director; Jay Henthorne, Police Chief; Amy Markle, Recreation Services Director; Bill Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; Neil Ruhland, Communications and Engagement Manager; Blanca Martinez Gavina, Equity Administrator; and Kelly Wynn, Administrative Assistant Item #1 ESTABLISH GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TO GUIDE STAFF IN DEVELOPING THE BUDGET FOR 2022. Communications Manager Ruhland presented on what the mission and vision statements are for the city along with their differences. He spoke on how things work together regarding the vision, mission, goals, strategies, tactics, and action plan. He then asked for discussion from Council regarding: • The definition of urban home town; • A project or initiative that was needed in the community; • An idea of where the organization could evolve in the next 30 years; • An idea of what Richfield could become known for in the next 10 years; • City offered services residents contact Council about; • Day to day priorities of the organization; • A takeaway residents should have; • Why people choose Richfield to live and why do they stay; and • What makes the organization unique Each council member offered opinions and ideas for each topic of discussion. Item #2 DISCUSSION OF CITY MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS. City Manager Rodriguez presented on the core values for the city and asked for Council feedback along with the possibility of combining or broadening any values. Each council member provided comments around the existing core values. Council Work Session Minutes -2- June 22, 2021 City Manager Rodriguez then spoke on goals and asked if infrastructure was still a priority to which Council agreed it is a priority both in regards to the city and internally. She then briefly discussed importance of development and equity within the city. ADJOURNMENT The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:57 p.m. Date Approved: July 13, 2021 Maria Regan Gonzalez Mayor Kelly Wynn Katie Rodriguez Administrative Assistant City Manager CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Maria Regan Gonzalez at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Mary Supple; Sean Hayford Oleary; and Present: Ben Whalen Council Members Simon Trautmann Absent: Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; Neil Ruhland, Communications and Engagement Manager; John Stark, Community Development Director; Melissa Poehlman, Assistant Community Development Director; Amy Markle, Recreation Services Director; Jane Skov, IT Manager; Blanca Martinez Gavina, Equity Administrator; and Kelly Wynn, Administrative Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Regan Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance OPEN FORUM Barb Russ, 6915 3rd Ave S, stated there should be an increase in police staffing. She also spoke of the need to monitor what is displayed on billboards throughout the city. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Hayford Oleary, S/Supple to approve the minutes of the: (1) City Council Work Session of June 8, 2021; and (2) City Council Meeting of June 8, 2021 with the notice of an update to the Council Meeting minutes of June 8. Motion carried 4-0. Item #1 PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING THE REGIONAL AND STATE SCIENCE FAIR WINNTERS FROM BLESSED TRINITY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Richfield, Minnesota Regular Council Meeting June 22, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes -2- June 22, 2021 Mayor Regan Gonzalez read a list recognizing each student and their achievements in the science fairs. She then spoke of how inspiring they all are and hopes to see them pursue great things in their future. Principal Patrick O’Keefe spoke about the school and their ever growing science program. He expressed extreme pride in all the students. Council Member Supple congratulated all the students. Council Member Whalen referenced recognition of Dr. Jenkins on a career of work and is grateful to see so many students only beginning a career and encouraged them all to continue. Council Member Hayford Oleary echoed congratulations to everyone. Item #2 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA M/Supple, S/Whalen to approve the agenda Motion carried 4-0. Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar. A. Consider the approval of the Small Wireless Facility Collocation Supplemental Agreements with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, that set forth the terms and conditions of collocation on wireless support structures within City right-of-way. Staff Report No. 97 B. Consider the approval of an art installation at the roundabout at 67th Street and Lyndale Avenue that would be a collaboration with The Richfield Arts Commission, The Spread the Sunshine Gang, and city departments in support and celebration of Pride and the LGBTQIA+ community. Staff Report No. 98 C. Consider the approval of an organics drop-off site agreement between House of Prayer Lutheran Church and the City of Richfield. Staff Report No. 99 M/Whalen, S/Hayford Oleary to approve the consent calendar Council Members Supple and Hayford Oleary expressed their excitement for the ‘pride-about’ associated with item B. Motion carried 4-0. Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Council Meeting Minutes -3- June 22, 2021 None Item #5 CONSIDER THE SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING 23 PROPERTIES IN THE VICINITY OF VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK IN ORDER TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE ADOPTED 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF SAID ORDINANCE. THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF PROPERTIES GENRALLY ALONG 66TH STREET AND PORTLAND AVENUE TO EITHER A MULTI-FAMILY OR COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATION IN ORDER TO ALLOW MORE INTENSE DEVELOPMENT IN THE FUTURE (STAFF REPORT NO. 100) Council Member Supple presented staff report 100. She then asked for clarification on existing homes. Assistant Director Poehlman stated existing properties will obtain non-conforming status which will allow them to use the property as is. M/Supple, S/Whalen to approve (1) second reading of an ordinance rezoning 23 properties in the vicinity of Veterans Memorial Park to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and (2) a resolution authorizing summary publication of said ordinance. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING; AMENDING APPENDIX I TO THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE BY REZONING LAND IN THE VICINITY OF VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK IN ORDER TO CONFORM TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Council Member Hayford Oleary appreciates staff consideration to not push any residents out but expressed concern that this does limit what can be done to properties in the future. Assistant Director Poehlman explained there was a mailing done to residents and a public hearing was held at the Planning Commission meeting on May 23, 2021. This item addresses a variety of changes in zoning regarding the 23 properties involved. Council Member Whalen agreed with Council Member Hayford Oleary’s comments and would like to see future discussions regarding the missing middle housing needs. Motion carried 4-0 Item #6 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF (1) A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ATTACHED PORTLAND & 66TH SUB AREA STUDY; (2) A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR A NEW VETERANS PARK AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT REZONING PROPERTIES WITHIN THE VETERANS PARK AREA TO BE SUBJECT TO SAID REGULATIONS; AND (3) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICAITON OF SAID ORDINANCE (STAFF REPORT 101) Council Member Whalen presented staff report 101. Assistant Director Poehlman stated the moratorium is set to expire on June 24, 2021. Council Meeting Minutes -4- June 22, 2021 Council Member Whalen read statement provided by Commander Seamans from Post 435. M/Whalen, S/Supple to approve the attached resolution adopting the Portland & 66th Sub Area Study. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PORTLAND AND 66TH SUB AREA STUDY Council Member Supple stated she is pleased to see the addition of the bird collision reduction information and asked for clarification on buffering, green space and parking. Assistant Director Poehlman stated there will be a buffer of green space and landscaping along with tree preservation. Council Member Supple asked if a stand-alone building for Post 435 would be allowed. Assistant Director Poehlman stated Post 435 would be able to continue using the property as a legally non-conforming property. However, if the property were to change, they would be required to abide by the overlay district guidelines. Council Member Whalen stated his confusion by the comments submitted by Post 435 and their intentions for the property. He would like to get clarity of intentions and come to a solution that meets everyone’s needs. Assistant Director Poehlman stated staff has continued dialogue with Post 435 and she believes they are still exploring possible options of how to utilize the property. Director Stark clarified if the property were to fall into redevelopment; they would need to incorporate some kind of multi-housing needs. Council Member Hayford Oleary asked if Post 435 has always wanted a stand-alone building or if this is something new. Assistant Director Poehlman stated in initially, there was no discussion of a stand-alone building but it has come up as Post 435 explores potential options. Council Member Hayford Oleary asked about the possibility of selling some of their property to be utilized as multi-family and keeping their existing building. Assistant Director Poehlman does not believe they would able sell a portion without the entire lot being rezoned. Council Member Whalen thanked residents who contributed to the study. He then reiterated the city is not trying to re-develop the park itself and does not pursue redeveloping properties but helps guide them for future development. Mayor Regan Gonzalez believes the contents of the Post 435 comments would be things to discuss with a potential developer. Motion carried 4-0 M/Whalen, S/Hayford Oleary to approve (1) a second reading of the attached ordinance establishing regulations for a new Veterans Park Area Overlay District and rezoning properties to be subject to said Overlay District regulations; and (2) the attached resolution authorizing summary Council Meeting Minutes -5- June 22, 2021 publication of an ordinance establishing regulations for a new Veterans Park Area Overlay District and rezoning properties to be subject to said Overlay District regulations. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR A NEW VETERNS PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT AND REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE AREA OF PORTLAND AVENUE AND 66TH STREET TO BE SUBJECT TO SAID OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS Motion carried 4-0 Item #7 COSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT FOR LYNDALE OAKS 2ND ADDITION. THE PROPOSED PLAT COMBINES THE THREE PARCELS COMPRISING THE LYNK65 REDEVELOPMENT SITE INTO ONE PARCEL (STAFF REPORT NO. 102) Council Member Hayford Oleary presented staff report 102. Assistant Director Poehlman added this final plat does dedicate the appropriate right of away at the round about as well as the adjacent trail. M/Hayford Oleary, S/Whalen to approve the attached resolution approving the final plat of Lyndale Oaks 2nd Addition. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR LYNDALE OAKS 2ND ADDITION Motion carried 4-0 Item #8 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT City Manager Rodriguez addressed two comments from the previous open forum and gave a brief covid update and asked for more discussion on the mask mandate. Council Member Whalen spoke of how numbers are showing exposure is down and he would be comfortable doing away with the masks at meetings. Council Members Hayford Oleary and Supple agreed they are also comfortable with not requiring masks at council meetings. Mayor Regan Gonzalez also supported not being required to wear a mask but will if anyone becomes uncomfortable. Item #9 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL M/Hayford Oleary, S/Supple that the following claims and payrolls be approved: U.S. Bank 06/22/2021 Council Meeting Minutes -6- June 22, 2021 A/P Checks 297582 - 298014 $ 2,281,897.45 Payroll: 162489 – 162828 43401 715,239.56 TOTAL $ 2,997,137.01 Motion carried 4-0 Item #10 HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS Council Member Whalen expressed excitement for the pool now being open and how wonderful it is to have that amenity available to the residents. He spoke of the Sustainability Commission will be hosting an event at the Wood Lake Nature Center this Saturday. He also commended Richfield schools for their work in closing the racial disparity in graduation rates. Lastly, he reminded residents there will be some events taking place over the 4th of July weekend and are posted on the city website. Council Member Supple thanked Red White and Blue Days committee in making some difficult decisions and the work they have done over the years. She then spoke of the new brochure from the Arts Commission. She also stated the eviction moratorium coming to an end and stated how to receive help regarding rent. Council Member Hayford Oleary stated a resident who was able to run down every street within Richfield and thought that was a very unique way to see the entire city. Mayor Regan Gonzalez reminded residents of entertaining in the park and information is available online. She then spoke of an article containing ten summer fun guarantees for 2021 that outlines a variety of things to do with family and friends. Lastly, she recognized the Richfield Fire Department for receiving a letter of support from PETA for rescuing a cat from under a dishwasher. Item #11 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:10 p.m. Date Approved: July 13, 2021 Maria Regan Gonzalez Mayor Kelly Wynn Katie Rodriguez Administrative Assistant City Manager AGENDA SECTION:PRESENTATIONS AGENDA ITEM #1. CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING 7/13/2021 RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: B lanca Martinez Gavina D E PA RTM E NT D IRE C TOR RE V IE W: O TH E R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: C ITY M A NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager 7/7/2021 I T E M F O R C O UNC I L C O NS I D E RAT IO N: Proclamation to celebrate the 31st anniversar y of the Americans with Disabilities Act. E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY: RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON TEXT B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc): C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G ISSU E S: D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION : ALT E R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D AT IO N(S): P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S EXP E C T E D AT ME E T IN G: AT TAC H ME N TS : D escripti on Type A D A P roclamation P resentation Proclamation of the City of Richfield WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed on July 26, 1990, to ensure the civil rights of citizens with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the City of Richfield affirms the principles of equality and inclusion for people with disabilities as embodied in the Americans with Disabilities Act and the laws of the State of Minnesota, including the Minnesota Human Rights Act; and WHEREAS, numerous organizations across Minnesota, including the Richfield Disability Advocacy Partnership (R-DAP) in Richfield, work with constituents and communities to expand opportunities for Americans with disabilities by reducing barriers and changing perceptions; and WHEREAS, the Richfield Human Rights Commission supported this proclamation at its June 1, 2021, meeting and recommended the Richfield City Council do the same; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maria Regan Gonzalez, mayor of Richfield, on behalf of the Richfield City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of July 2021 as Americans with Disabilities Awareness Month in the City of Richfield and call on the people of Richfield to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies, and continue to support the civil rights of citizens with disabilities throughout the year. PROCLAIMED this 13th day of July 2021. ____________________________ Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA ITEM #3.A. STAFF REPORT NO. 104 CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING 7/13/2021 RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: Ryan K rzos, P lanner D E PA RTM E NT D IRE C TOR RE V IE W: Melissa P oehlman, A cting C ommunity D evelopment D irector 7/6/2021 O TH E R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: C ITY M A NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager 7/7/2021 I T E M F O R C O UNC I L C O NS I D E RAT IO N: Consider the fir st reading of an ordinance rezoning nine properties throughout the C ity in order to comply with the Comprehensive Plan and schedule a second reading for July 27, 2021. E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY: I n 2018, the City adopted the 2040 Comprehensive P lan (Plan) to guide future growth within the City. This Plan is meant to inform decisions regarding land use, transportation, parks, and public fac ilities. Cities are required by S tate Law to ensure that their zoning ordinances are in compliance with their Plan. This includes changing the zoning designation (rezoning) of properties where necessary to align with the Plan. City staff has identified nine properties within the City where the c urrent zoning designation does not align with the land use designations presc ribed by the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed ordinance amendment would change the zoning for those nine properties to the corresponding zoning designation, enac ting the following changes: R to MR-2: 6936 and 6944 Penn Ave South; and 6745, 6737 and 6729 Pleasant Ave South; MR-3 to C -1: 7104 and 7108 Chicago Ave S outh; R to C-1: 2010 66th St W , and 6701 Lyndale Ave South. T he Planning Commission held a public hearing for the rezoning on June 28. T he Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the ordinance rezoning the nine properties. T his first reading of rezoning is an administrative requirement and does not obligate the Council to approve the ordinance upon second reading. A second reading will be considered by the Council on July 27, 2021. RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: By motion: Appr ove a first reading of an ordinance rez oning nine properties throughout the City in order to comply with the C omprehensive P lan and call for a second reading to be held on July 27, 2021. B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON TEXT The C ity has approved a number of C omprehensive Plans over the years, including the current Plan in 2018. The c urrent Plan largely builds on the plans completed in 1997 and 2008. Following adoption of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan the City rezoned a signific ant number of parcels throughout the City to achieve consistenc y with that plan. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan mostly remained consistent with the guidance of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. As such, the c urrent zoning designation of the vast majority of property in the C ity complies with the c urrent Plan. However, the nine sites inc luded in the proposed rezoning were re-guided to a c ommercial or medium density residential land use designation based on the their existing use. The sites being rezoned to MR-2 c ontain multi-family apartments, and the sites being rezoned to C-1 c ontain c ommercial/office uses. The previous Comprehensive P lan approved in 2008 had differing future land use guidance, henc e these properties were all rezoned in 2011 to c omply with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan to a designation that did not match the multi-family and c ommercial uses respectively. I n the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, the future land use guidance for these sites was uniform with the land use category prevalent in the area surrounding eac h site. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan re-guided these nine parc els to matc h these existing uses. Acc ordingly, the commerc ial and medium density residential zoning c ategory proposed for eac h site will similarly match the existing use. B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc): Minnesota Statutes Sec tion 473.858 requires that cities amend their zoning ordinanc e so as to not c onflict with the Comprehensive P lan. Past practic e has been to rezone single-family properties that do not align with the Comprehensive Plan only in areas that are ripe for investment or when a project comes forward. Although technic ally required by Law to rezone all parc els to match their Comprehensive Plan designation, staff has made Metropolitan Council staff aware of this polic y and it has been accepted. As such, no single-family properties are included in the proposed rezoning. C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G ISSU E S: Cities have nine months following adoption of a C omprehensive Plan to amend their ordinances to conform with the C omprehensive Plan. D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: None. E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION : A public hearing on the rezoning was held before the Planning Commission on J une 28, 2021. Notic e of the public hearing was published in the Sun Current Newspaper and mailed to properties within 500 feet of the subjec t properties. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the ordinance rezoning the nine subjec t properties. ALT E R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D AT IO N(S): None. P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S EXP E C T E D AT ME E T IN G: None. AT TAC H ME N TS : D escripti on Type Ordinance Rezoning S ubject P roperty Ordinance Lyndale & P leasant E xhibit E xhibit 7104-08 C hi cago Ave E xhibit E xhibit 6923-45 P enn Ave E xhibit E xhibit 2010 66th S t W E xhibit E xhibit ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING; AMENDING APPENDIX I TO THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE BY REZONING NINE PARCELS THROUGHOUT THE CITY IN ORDER TO CONFORM TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 13 (Multiple Family Residential District (MR-2)) of Appendix I of the Richfield City Code is amended by adding new paragraphs (53) and (54) as follows: (53) M-6 (NW Corner of Penn and 70th) Lots 10, 11 and 12; and the South 25 feet of Lot 9, Block 16, Tingledale Bros.’ Lincoln Hills Third Addition. (54) M-8 (E side of Pleasant N of 68th) Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block 2, Ralph Hollenback’s First Addition. Sec. 2. Paragraph (31) of Section 14 (High Density Multiple Residential (MR-3)) of Appendix I of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as follows: (31) M-13 (SW corner, 71st and Chicago). That area lying between the east line of Block 1, Wallaces Sunnyside Acres 6th Addition and the center line of Chicago Avenue, and between the center line of 71st Street and a line distant 200140 feet south and parallel to said center line. (Added, Bill No. 2010-22) Sec. 3. Paragraph (10) of Section 2 (Neighborhood Business District (C-1)) of Appendix I of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as follows: (10) M-13 (W side of Chicago, 71st to 72nd). That area lying between the east line of Block 1, Wallaces Sunnyside Acres 6th Addition and the center line of Chicago Avenue, and between the center line of 72nd Street and a line distant 200140 ft. south and parallel to the center line of 71st Street. (Amended, Bill No. 1999-15, Bill No. 2010-22) Sec. 4. Section 2 (Neighborhood Business District (C-1)) of Appendix I of the Richfield City Code is amended by adding new paragraphs (20) and (21) as follows: (20) M-3 (NE Corner of 66th and Newton) Part of Lots 10 and 11 lying South of the North 58 feet except part taken for Road, Block 9, Fairwood Park First Addition. (21) M-8 (SE Corner of Lyndale and 67th) Lots 24 and 25, except that part taken for Road, Block 4, Lyndale Shores on Wood Lake. Sec. 5. This Ordinance constitutes a rezoning of the following properties: 6936 and 6944 Penn Ave; 7108 and 7104 Chicago Ave; 2010 66th St W; 6701 Lyndale Ave; and 6745, 6737 and 6729 Pleasant Ave. Sec. 6. This Ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the Richfield City Charter. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 27th day of July, 2021. Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor ATTEST: Kari Sinning, City Clerk 68TH ST W 6 5 T H S T W 66TH ST W 67TH S T W LYNDALEAVESLAKESHOREDRS HARRIET AVEGARFIELD AVEWENTWORTH AVEGRAND AVE SPILLSBURY AVEPLEASANT AVE69TH ST W ± 2040 Comprehensive Plan Designations 0 350 700175ft I:\GIS\Community Development\Case Maps\2021\Comp Plan Rezoning\Lyndale & Pleasant Ave PLU & Zoning.mxd Case No: 21-RZN-04 Comprehensive Plan Rezoning - 6701 Lyndale & 6729-45 Pleasant Avenue Rezone from R to C-1 Rezone from R to MR-2 68TH ST W 6 5 T H S T W 66TH ST W 67TH S T W LYNDALE AVE SLAKESHOREDRS HARRIET AVEGARFIELD AVEWENTWORTH AVEGRAND AVE SPILLSBURY AVEPLEASANT AVE69TH ST W R C-1 C-2C-2 C-2 MR-1 PC-2 PC-2 PC-2 PC-2 PMR PMR PMR PMU 500 ftnotificationbuffer Existing Zoning 0 350 700175ftZoning Districts R Single-Family R-1 Low-Density Single-Family MR-1 Two-Family PMR Planned Multi-Family MR-2 Multi-Family MR-2/CAC Multi-Fam +Cedar Overlay MR-3 High-Density Multi-Family SO Service Office C-1 CommunityCommercial C-2 General Commercial PC-2 Planned GeneralCommercial PMU Planned Mixed Use MU-C Mixed Use-Community MU-C/CAC Mixed Use +Cedar Overlay MU-C/PAC Mixed Use +Penn Overlay MU-N Mixed Use-Neighborhood MU-R Mixed Use-Regional I Industrial 2040 Comprehensive Plan Designations Low Density ResidentialMedium Density ResidentialHigh Density ResidentialMixed Use Regional CommercialCommunity CommercialNeighborhood CommercialPark Quasi-PublicRight-of-Way (ROW) 72ND S T E ELLIOT AVE71S T ST E PARK AVE10TH AVE SCOLUMBUS AVECHICAGO AVE± 2040 Comprehensive Plan Designations 0 200 400100ft I:\GIS\Community Development\Case Maps\2021\Comp Plan Rezoning\7104-08 Chicago Ave PLU & Zoning.mxd Case No: 21-RZN-04 Comprehensive Plan Rezoning - 7104-08 Chicago Avenue Rezone from MR-3 to C-1 72ND S T E ELLIOT AVE71S T ST E PARK AVE10TH AVE SCOLUMBUS AVECHICAGOAVE500 ftnotificationbuffer Existing Zoning 0 200 400100ftZoning Districts R Single-Family R-1 Low-Density Single-Family MR-1 Two-Family PMR Planned Multi-Family MR-2 Multi-Family MR-2/CAC Multi-Fam +Cedar Overlay MR-3 High-Density Multi-Family SO Service Office C-1 CommunityCommercial C-2 General Commercial PC-2 Planned GeneralCommercial PMU Planned Mixed Use MU-C Mixed Use-Community MU-C/CAC Mixed Use +Cedar Overlay MU-C/PAC Mixed Use +Penn Overlay MU-N Mixed Use-Neighborhood MU-R Mixed Use-Regional I Industrial 2040 Comprehensive Plan Designations Low Density ResidentialMedium Density ResidentialHigh Density ResidentialMixed Use Regional CommercialCommunity CommercialNeighborhood CommercialPark Quasi-PublicRight-of-Way (ROW) 70TH ST W 69TH ST W RUSSELL AVE SNEWTON AVE SPENN AVE SOLIVER AVE SQUEEN AVE S70 1/2 ST W ± 2040 Comprehensive Plan Designations 0 200 400100ft I:\GIS\Community Development\Case Maps\2021\Comp Plan Rezoning\6936-45 Penn Ave PLU & Zoning.mxd Case No: 21-RZN-04 Comprehensive Plan Rezoning - 6936-45 Penn Avenue 70TH ST W 69TH ST W RUSSELL AVE SNEWTON AVE SPENN AVE SOLIVER AVE SQUEEN AVE S70 1/2 ST W R MR-2 Rezonefrom Rto MR-2 500 ftnotificationbuffer C-1 Existing Zoning 0 200 400100ftZoning Districts R Single-Family R-1 Low-Density Single-Family MR-1 Two-Family PMR Planned Multi-Family MR-2 Multi-Family MR-2/CAC Multi-Fam +Cedar Overlay MR-3 High-Density Multi-Family SO Service Office C-1 CommunityCommercial C-2 General Commercial PC-2 Planned GeneralCommercial PMU Planned Mixed Use MU-C Mixed Use-Community MU-C/CAC Mixed Use +Cedar Overlay MU-C/PAC Mixed Use +Penn Overlay MU-N Mixed Use-Neighborhood MU-R Mixed Use-Regional I Industrial 2040 Comprehensive Plan Designations Low Density ResidentialMedium Density ResidentialHigh Density ResidentialMixed Use Regional CommercialCommunity CommercialNeighborhood CommercialPark Quasi-PublicRight-of-Way (ROW) PENN AVE S65TH ST W 66TH ST WOLIVER AVE SNEWTON AVE SMORGAN AVE SLOGAN AVE S± 2040 Comprehensive Plan Designations 0 200 400100ft I:\GIS\Community Development\Case Maps\2021\Comp Plan Rezoning\2010 66th St W PLU & Zoning.mxd Case No: 21-RZN-04 Comprehensive Plan Rezoning - 2010 66th Street W PENN AVE S65TH ST W 66TH ST WOLIVER AVE SNEWTON AVE SMORGAN AVE SLOGAN AVE SRC-1 C-2 MU-C/PAC MU-C/PAC MU-C/PAC Rezonefrom Rto C-1 500 ftnotificationbuffer Existing Zoning 0 200 400100ftZoning Districts R Single-Family R-1 Low-Density Single-Family MR-1 Two-Family PMR Planned Multi-Family MR-2 Multi-Family MR-2/CAC Multi-Fam +Cedar Overlay MR-3 High-Density Multi-Family SO Service Office C-1 CommunityCommercial C-2 General Commercial PC-2 Planned GeneralCommercial PMU Planned Mixed Use MU-C Mixed Use-Community MU-C/CAC Mixed Use +Cedar Overlay MU-C/PAC Mixed Use +Penn Overlay MU-N Mixed Use-Neighborhood MU-R Mixed Use-Regional I Industrial 2040 Comprehensive Plan Designations Low Density ResidentialMedium Density ResidentialHigh Density ResidentialMixed Use Regional CommercialCommunity CommercialNeighborhood CommercialPark Quasi-PublicRight-of-Way (ROW) AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA ITEM #3.B. STAFF REPORT NO. 105 CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING 7/13/2021 RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: J enni fer A nderson, S upport S ervices Manager D E PA RTM E NT D IRE C TOR RE V IE W: J ay Henthorne, D irector of P ublic S afety/C hi ef of P olice 7/6/2021 O TH E R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: C ITY M A NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager 7/7/2021 I T E M F O R C O UNC I L C O NS I D E RAT IO N: Consider the appr oval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 1105 of the Richfield City Code relating to licensing of arcades, updating several sections to bring them current. E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY: Staff recently received an inquiry from an individual wanting to open a billiards hall in the city. Since this section of the code has been left untouched for many years, staff felt it was an appropriate time to update the code. Staff feel the proposed changes provide an acceptable level of flexibility while still addressing public safety concerns. T he Arcade ordinance sets requirements for application and licensure as well as certain conditions to be met such as alcohol restrictions, hours of operation, age requirement for entry and licensure of billiard tables. RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: By Motion: Approve the first reading of an or dinance amending Section 1105 of the R ichfield City code relating to licensing of arcades and schedule a second reading for July 27, 2021. B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON TEXT Ac cording to The Verge, an American technology news website, "The arcade has always been aligned with the coin-operated amusements industry, and — sinc e the birth of pinball — with youth. By definition, an "amusement arcade" is a place that houses c oin-operated machines, and for the first half of the 20th century, that meant pinball." A rcades, billiard halls, foosball, air hockey, and pinball machines, etc . were largely popular in the 1970's - early 1990's and began to fade in popularity after. Ric hfield c urrently has no lic ensed arcades in the c ity. B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc): The Arcade ordinance sets requirements for applic ation and lic ensure as well as c ertain conditions to be met such as alc ohol restrictions, hours of operation, age requirement for entry and licensure of billiard tables. C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G ISSU E S: None. D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: None. E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION : The City Attorney has reviewed the ordinanc e and approves of its contents. ALT E R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D AT IO N(S): The City Council may dec ide to not approve the first reading of the ordinanc e and direct staff how to proc eed. P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S EXP E C T E D AT ME E T IN G: AT TAC H ME N TS : D escripti on Type A rcade Ordinance proposed changes C over Memo 1  BILL NO. _________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1105 OF THE RICHFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO LICENSING OF ARCADES THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 1105 of the Richfield City Code is amended as follows: 1105.01. - Arcades. Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section the term "arcade" means a building, structure or tract of land which has as its principal use or activity the providing of any of the following, or any combination of the following, amusements: (a)(1)Billiards, pool, foosball, air hockey or pigeon-hole tables; (b)(2)Pinball machines; (c)(3)Shooting gallery machines; and (d)(4)Any other mechanical or electronicical device which is designed to be played by a contestant or contestants and upon which the contestants receive a score or rating based upon their performance. (b) For purposes of this section the term “Director” means the Director of Public Safety or the Director’s designee. Subd. 2. License required. No person may operate an arcade without first paying a license fee and obtaining a license therefor from the City Council. The license shall be in addition to any license or licenses required to be obtained for any of the amusements regulated in Ssection 1100. Subd. 3. Application. The application shall include the following: (a) Name, and address, and telephone number of applicant; (b) Address of the proposed arcade; (c)The name and address of all persons owning or having an interest in the licensed premises; this requirement shall include the names and addresses of the owners of any amusement devices intended to be used by the applicant in connection with the licensed activity; in the case of a corporation the requirements of this paragraph shall include the names and addresses of the officers and directors of the corporation and all shareholders who own alone or in conjunction with their spouse or children more than ten percent (10%) of the issued shares of corporate stock; the applicant shall also submit with the 2  application any leases covering the premises or the amusement devices. (d)(c) If the licensed business is owned by a corporation, a copy of the certificate of incorporation, articles of incorporation and bylaws of the corporation. (e)(d) The name, and address, and telephone number of the Mmanager or managers who will supervise the licensed activity. (f)(e) Whether any of the persons listed in clauses (a), (b), or (c)(d) of this subdivision have been engaged in the business of operating an arcade in the last five (5) years. (g)(f) Whether any of the persons listed in clauses (a), (b), or (c)(d) of this subdivision have been convicted of a crime or have had an application for an arcade license denied, revoked, or suspended within the last five (5) years. Subd. 4. Fees: term period. The license shall be for the calendar year or remaining portion of the calendar year in which the license is first issuedthereof. The license fee is fixed by Aappendix D. The entire fee shall accompany the application and the fee shall be refunded only if the application is withdrawn before council consideration of the application. Subd. 5. Granting of licenses. Applications for licenses shall be referredsubmitted to the Director of Public Safety, who will refer the application and to other persons on the City staff as the Director Manager shall deems necessary for investigation and recommendation. The persons to whom an application has been referred shall make their report and recommendations in writing. Upon receipt of the written reports and recommendations the City Manager shall cause to be published in the official newspaper, at least ten (10) days in advance, a notice of public hearing to be held by the City council setting forth the day, time and place when the hearing will be held, the name of the applicant and the location where the business is to be conducted. The application will be reviewed by the Director who, together with the Manager's recommendation, shall be submitted to the City council at the hearing. After the hearing the council may grant or deny the license. In granting the license, the councilDirector may impose special conditions if it deems the conditions to be necessary because of particular circumstances related to the application. Subd. 6. Ineligibility for license. No license may be issued if Existence of any of the following conditions shall render the applicant ineligible for a license.(a) If the applicant or the mManager of the licensed business is: (1)(a) Is Uunder 21 years of age; (2)(b) Is not a citizen of the United States or a A residentn alien, or is legally prohibited from working in the United States; or A foreign corporation. (b) If the applicant, Manager, or persons owning the licensed activity: 3  (1)(c ) Is not a person of good moral character and repute; (2)(d) Has been convicted of an offense which crime that is directly relateds to the conduct of the licensed business and has not shown competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation as prescribed by Minn. Statutes Chapter 364; Has operated a similar business elsewhere which operation did not substantially comply with the provisions of this subsection relating to the manner in which the business is conducted; or (e) Has been denied a license to conduct a like or similar activity or has had the license suspended, revoked, or canceled in the last five (5) years. (f) Is not the real party in interest in the business or occupation being licensed; and (g) Knowingly misrepresented or falsified information on the license application. (a) If the Manager supervising the licensed activity is not a resident of the City. 1105.03. - Conditions of licensure. Subdivision 1. Compliance with zoning code. Only premises which are within commercial, mixed use – community, or mixed use- regional zoning districts of the City may be licensed. No arcade established after November 1, 1975 may be located on land which is adjacent to residential or multiple residence zoning districts within the City. Subd. 2. Hours. Arcades shall be closed at between the hours of 210:00 ap.m. and 8:00 a.m. each day and may not open until 9:00 a.m. on weekdays or until 12:00 noon on Sundays. Subd. 3. Alcoholic beverages. The consumption of intoxicating liquor or non- intoxicating malt liquor, or the use of any controlled substance, as those terms are defined in this code or state statute, are not permitted on any part of the licensed premises. Subd. 4. Persons underMinimum age. No person under the age of 17 may be permitted to remain on any part of the licensed premises after 10:00 p.m. unless accompanied by his parent or legal guardian. No person under the age of 1814 years may be permitted to enter or remain upon any part of the licensed premises at any time unless accompanied by the person's parent or legal guardian. Subd. 5. Parking. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided for patrons of the premises in compliance with the provisions of the zoning code. 4  Subd. 6. Compliance with laws. The licensed premises shall comply with all applicable state and local regulations dealing with health, zoning and building requirements. Subd. 7. Licensee to maintain order. The licensee shall be responsible for maintaining order on all parts of the licensed premises. Subd. 8. Amusements must be licensed. Only amusements with a current valid license sticker attached may be offered for use or kept on the licensed premises. Subd. 9. Gambling prohibited. No wagering or betting for a consideration or any other gambling may be permitted on the licensed premises. Subd. 10. Conduct nondisruptive. The licensed activity shall be conducted in a manner and located in a place so as not to be likely to result in injury or damage to persons or property in the neighborhood or injurious, annoying, or disruptive to patrons of other businesses located in the area. Subd. 11. Manager must be present. The applicant or mManager designated in the license application shall be present on the premises during all times the premises are open; no new Manager may be placed in supervision of the premises until he has been approved by the City council. Subd. 12. Owner of amusement devices. No amusement device may be located in an arcade if the owner of the device would be ineligible to obtain an arcade license by virtue of subsection 1100.011. 1105.05. - Bond. At the time of filing an application for license under subsection 1105.01, the applicant shall file a bond with corporate surety with the ClerkDirector in the amount of $1,000700.00. The surety on the bond shall be a surety company duly licensed to do business in the State. The surety bond shall be approved by the City Aattorney as to form and execution and deposited with the City ClerkDirector. The bond shall be conditioned as follows: (a) The licensee shall obey the laws relating to the licensed business; (b) The licensee shall pay to the City when due all taxes, license fees, penalties and other charges provided by law; and (c) In the event of violation of any law relating to the business for which the license has been granted, the bond shall be forfeited to the City. (d) The bond shall be kept in full force and effect throughout the license period. 1105.07. - Revocation or suspension. The Director may suspend or revoke an arcade license may be revoked or suspended by the City Manager whenever the licensee, its owner, Manager, or employees or agents of the licensee have engaged in for any of the following conduct: (a) Fraud, deception, or misrepresentation in connection with the securing of a license; (b)Conducting the business in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or to constitute a menace to the inimical to the interests of public health, safety, or general welfare or morals; (c) Conduct involving moral turpitude; (d) Criminal Cconviction that is directly related to the licensed business, provided that the licensee cannot show competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation under Minn. Stat. Chapter 364of an offense involving moral turpitude by any court of competent jurisdiction; and (e) Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this section, or applicable state law, or engaging in conduct which would be grounds for denial of an initial application for licensure. 1105.09. - Violations. It is unlawful to falsify an application for an arcade license, to operate an arcade while the licensee is ineligible for a license, or to operate an arcade in violation of the conditions of the license. Section 2. This Ordinance will be effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter. Adopted this ___th of _____________, 2021. By: ___________________________ Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________ Kari Sinning, Acting City Clerk AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA ITEM #3.C. STAFF REPORT NO. 106 CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING 7/13/2021 RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: A my Markle, Recreation S ervices D irector D E PA RTM E NT D IRE C TOR RE V IE W: A my Markle, Recreation S ervices D irector 6/30/2021 O TH E R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: C ITY M A NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager 7/7/2021 I T E M F O R C O UNC I L C O NS I D E RAT IO N: Formally dischar ge the racial covenants fr om all C ity of Richfield parkland and require that staff review all future park-land acquisition titles and dischar ge those covenants at the time of purchase. E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY: The City has joined the J ust D eeds project, which is a coalition of organizations whose mission it is to ac knowledge, educate, and help to address systemic racism in housing and parks in Minnesota. Coalition members provide free help to homeowners to find and disc harge discriminatory covenants from property titles. Participating cities agree to raise awareness of the inequities c aused by these racist tools, renounce the c ovenants on c ity-owned properties, and assist residents in disc harging c ovenants on their properties. Rac ial or disc riminatory covenants were a common tool used from the early 1900s until the 1960s to prevent Black, I ndigenous, People Of Color (B I P OC), and non-C hristians from buying property and living in residential neighborhoods across the country, including in the City of Richfield. Property deed language commonly stated: "no person of any race other than the Cauc asian race shall use or occ upy any building on any lot, except that this covenant shall not prevent occ upancy by domestic servants of a different rac e domic iled with an owner or tenant." W hile unequivocally deemed illegal with the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, this discriminatory prac tice had a far-reaching impact on the development of the Twin Cities and communities of color, resulting in racially segregated c ommunities and creating severe inequities between white and B I P OC communities still felt today. Using data collec ted by the Mapping Prejudice projec t, a map of the racial covenants that exist in with City of Richfield Parks is attac hed. There are 3,714 parc els in the City that contain some form of rac ial c ovenant on the property deed including the following parks: · Taft Park · Milner Pond · Richfield Lake · W ood Lake Nature C enter · Sheridan Park · J efferson P ark · Adams Hill P ark Action taken by the State Legislature in 2019 has made it possible for property owners and c ities with publicly owned land to formally discharge the covenant on the property title. The disc harge doesn't remove the language but instead acknowledges it and its harmful intent and formally renounces this racist tool. RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: By motion: Approve the formal discharge of the racial covenants from all City of R ichfield parkland and require that staff r eview all future park-land acquisition titles and discharge those covenants at the time of purchase. B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON TEXT In 2016, the Mapping Prejudice project at the University of Minnesota began mapping discriminatory covenants in Hennepin County, exposing the extent of these racist tools and raising awareness of the lasting impacts on BIPO C communities. Building on the Mapping Prejudice work, in 2019, the City of Golden Valley and its Human Rights Commission began working with the Just Deeds coalition to bring awareness to this painful history of discrimination and facilitate the disavowal of racial covenants. Staff became aware of racial covenants existing in Richfield when one was found during the platting process for the Municipal Center and when a builder through the Housing & Redevelopment Authority's (H R A) Richfield Rediscovered Credit Program discovered one on a property he'd purchased and brought it to the attention of staff. T he City began racial equity work in 2018, becoming a member of the Government Alliance for Racial Equity (GARE), and in 2020 took a significant step towards advancing this work by hiring an Equity and Inclusion Administrator. Becoming a participant in the Just Deeds project is another step the City can take towards advancing racial equity in the community and ensuring that all our residents have the opportunity to thrive. In 2018, the City took action to begin erasing the inequities caused by housing discrimination perpetuated by racial covenants and other government policies by creating its First-time Homebuyer Program (Program). T he Program was created in response to troubling data regarding the disparities in homeownership rates between white households and households of color. According to the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS), 70% of white households own a home while just 31% of households of color own a home in Richfield. T he Program is designed and marketed towards people traditionally underrepresented in the homeownership market. Of the first 16 loans issued, 9 have been to households of color. On March 15, 2021, representatives from the J ust Deeds Coalition presented to members of the City C ounc il, HRA, Planning Commission, and Human Rights Commission. Members present expressed strong support for becoming a participating city. On May 18, 2021, City staff presented information about the J ust Deeds program to the Community Services Commission. On J une 15, 2021, the Community Servic es Commission approved a vote to rec ommend to the City C ounc il to disc harge all racial c ovenants on City of Richfield parkland. On J une 24, 2021, C ity Staff presented information about the J ust D eeds program to the Rec reation Team at a Brown Bag Lunc h and Learn. B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc): Advancing equity is a core value and goal of the City. I n 2019, the State passed a law making it possible for a property owner to discharge the disc riminatory covenant on their property. C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G ISSU E S: Staff will move forward the following: Continue to seek out opportunities to tell this important part of our park sy stem's story from a plac e of education. W ork with other City Staff to help advance the J ust Deeds program to disc harge racial covenants across the c ity. Disc harge all racial covenants assoc iated with park property. Review any future park property purchases for additional covenants and discharge them at the time of purchase. D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: The c ost to the C ity is in staff time. Hennepin C ounty has waived the normal fees for recording the disavowal. The Minnesota Assoc iation of City A ttorney s (MA C A) will be providing pro-bono servic es to assist people with the proc ess of discharging covenants. E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION : The Richfield City Attorney has been part of the c onversations regarding the J ust D eeds project. ALT E R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D AT IO N(S): Dec ide not to discharge the racial covenants at this time that are associated with C ity of Ric hfield parkland. 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STAFF REPORT NO. 107 CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING 7/13/2021 RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: J ulie Urban, Housing and Redevelopment Manager D E PA RTM E NT D IRE C TOR RE V IE W: Melissa P oehlman, A cting C ommunity D evelopment D irector 7/6/2021 O TH E R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: C ITY M A NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager 7/7/2021 I T E M F O R C O UNC I L C O NS I D E RAT IO N: Consider an Acknowledgement of Receptivity of a Metropolitan Council Livable C ommunities Act funding award for a proposed multi-family housing development at 6501 Penn Avenue South. E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY: The development team of B oisc lair Corporation and NHH Properties (Developer) is proposing to redevelop the property at 6501 Penn Avenue South and 6500-04 Oliver Avenue South with 63 apartments, including 15 units for people with disabilities. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) owns the property at 6501 Penn Avenue South and 6500 Oliver Avenue South and approved a Preliminary Redevelopment Agreement with the Developer in 2020. Several work sessions have been held with policy makers about the proposed project over the past y ear-and-a-half. The Developer is proposing to fund the project primarily with federal tax credits, a mortgage through Minnesota Housing, federal HOME funds and Local Housing I nc entive A ct (LHI A) funds from the Metropolitan C ounc il. One-hundred percent of the units would be income-restricted at a mix of inc ome levels. The project inc ludes the following c omponents: A height of four stories on Penn Avenue and three stories on Oliver Avenue. Garden spac e/raised beds, tot lot, and a community patio. A parking ratio of 1:1. Enclosed bike storage, a business center, community room, office, and fitness room. 30 two-bedroom, 17 three-bedroom, and 16 one-bedroom units. 48 units affordable to people earning up to 50% and 60% of the Area Median I nc ome (A MI ). Eight two-bedroom units with federal Section 811 funding, which would set rent to 30% of a resident's income and be targeted to people with disabilities earning no more than 30% of the A MI . Supportive services would be provided by Simpson Housing. Seven one and two-bedroom subsidized units, affordable to individuals earning no more than 30% of the A MI , targeted to people with disabilities or leaving shelters, with supportive services provided by the Department of Human Servic es (D HS). Applicants to these units would be from the D HS Coordinated Entry system. Eight of the units would be A D A-accessible. The project has an additional gap of $1 million that the Developer proposes to fill with Tax I ncrement Financing (TI F) generated by the new development. The City 's financial c onsultant has determined that the project generates sufficient TI F to fill this gap. A request to c reate a Housing TI F Distric t would be brought before the City C ounc il at a future meeting. The application for tax c redits and other funds is due to Minnesota Housing by J uly 15, and a signed Acknowledgement of Rec eptivity for L HI A funds is required as part of the application. L HI A funds would be awarded directly to the City, who would agree to pass along funds to the project if it is funded. An LHI A fund award must also be matched on a 1:1 basis by the City. TI F funds are considered an allowable matc h. RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: By motion: Authoriz e the City Manager to execute an Acknowledgement of R eceptivity of a Metropolitan C ouncil Livable Communities Act funding award for a proposed multi-family housing development at 6501 Penn Avenue South. B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON TEXT The HRA purc hased the former Bumper to Bumper auto parts property in J anuary 2019. The D eveloper presented a proposal for the property to joint work sessions of the Ric hfield City Council, HRA and Planning Commission on September 16 and November 18, 2019. The HRA approved a Preliminary Redevelopment Agreement with the Developer, doing business as P enn I nvestments LLC, on J anuary 21, 2020. An additional work session on projec t affordability options was held with the HRA on February 18, 2020, and a sec ond session was held with both HRA and Council on J une 15, 2020. A majority of polic ymakers expressed support for further exploring both deeper affordability and possible units for people with disabilities. The HRA approved an amended Preliminary Redevelopment Agreement on November 16, 2020, extending project deadlines into 2021, due to delays caused by the pandemic . The D eveloper owns 6504 Oliver Avenue South, an adjac ent single-family property. The HRA owns a remnant parcel (30 feet by 133 feet) at 6500 Oliver Avenue South, adjacent to the parc el owned by the Developer. There is a single-family home and a duplex located adjac ent to the development site on Oliver Avenue. Neither owner is interested in selling to the Developer at this time. The D eveloper will be expected to demonstrate future phases on the projec t, in the event those properties bec ome available for purchase. There is a blighted commercial property located to the south of the projec t property. To-date, the owner has been unresponsive to inquiries made by both the Developer and the HRA. I n the event that property becomes available for purchase, a future phase of apartments c ould be constructed on that site. B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc): The property is zoned and guided for Mixed Use with the Penn Avenue Overlay. The goal of the Penn Avenue Corridor D istrict is to provide for a balanced mix of commercial, offic e and residential uses that together create a c ohesive and pedestrian-friendly area. The C ity's Comprehensive P lan and Housing Visioning statement encourage the development of a full range of housing c hoices. The Metropolitan Counc il has determined the City 's share of housing affordable at 30% of the A MI to be 66 units. The City's I nclusionary Housing Polic y (P olicy ) requires the inclusion of at least 20% of units affordable at 60% of the A MI for all projects rec eiving City financial assistance. The Policy also encourages deeper affordability, larger bedroom sizes, and acc essible units. The c oncept being explored by the Developer would exceed this requirement. Federal tax c redit applic ations are funded based on how well a project sc ores and is in alignment with the State's Qualified Allocation Plan (QA P). The Developer has put together the proposed project and its mix of affordability in order to meet the goals of the QA P and be c ompetitive for funding. I t is the C ity's practic e to seek and to support others seeking outside funds for development projects whenever possible. C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G ISSU E S: Applic ations for tax credits are due to Minnesota Housing by J uly 15, 2021. A formal Redevelopment Agreement and TI F Plan, pl anning review and land use approvals, outreach to the neighborhood, and engagement with stakeholders are expected in the next several months. D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: The D eveloper is apply ing to Minnesota Housing for $6.7 million in federal tax credits and an additional $4.6 million deferred loan and LHI A funds to fill the financ ial gap. Rec eipt of any LHI A funds must be matched on a 1:1 basis by the City. An initial analysis indicates that sufficient tax increment would be generated by the projec t to provide matc hing funds to an L HI A award. The amount of the award would be limited to the amount of the match provided. The D eveloper estimates a TI F note in the amount of $631,000, plus interest, would be needed to fill the gap, which c ould provide suffic ient matc h for a c omparable award of LHI A funds. E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION : To be c onsidered for L HI A funds, a signed Ac knowledgement of Rec eptivity must be submitted with the grant application. ALT E R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D AT IO N(S): Dec ide not to support the applic ation for funding. P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S EXP E C T E D AT ME E T IN G: NA AT TAC H ME N TS : D escripti on Type L HIA Recepti vity F orm B ackup Materi al S ite P lan B ackup Materi al City of Richfield Penn Investments, LLC Richfield Nuage 6501 Penn Ave S Richfield Julie Urban jurban@richfieldmn.govHousing Manager 612.861.9777 Katie Rodriguez City Manager krodriguez@richfieldmn.gov kaas wilson architects 65TH AND PENNPROJECT DATA 1.0 03/12/20 UNIT MIX - GROSS AREA Name Count Unit Gross Area Total Area %Main Floor 1 BR Unit 1-0 16 663 ft² 10,604 ft² 25% 16 10,604 ft² 25% 2BR Unit 2-0 27 939 ft² 25,350 ft² 43% Unit 2-1 3 1,142 ft² 3,425 ft² 5% 30 28,776 ft² 48% 3BR Unit 3-0 3 1,215 ft² 3,645 ft² 5% Unit 3-1 14 1,251 ft² 17,514 ft² 22% 17 21,159 ft² 27% Grand total 63 60,538 ft² 100% PARKING Level Type Count Level -1 63 63 GROSS AREA - TOTAL Level Area Level 4 17,170 ft² Level 3 19,759 ft² Level 2 19,759 ft² Level 1 19,759 ft² Level -1 20,057 ft² Grand total 96,504 ft² (54 GARAGE, 8 EXTERIOR) street & utility easement 30'-0" W 65TH STREET OLIVER AVE SPENN AVE SEasement line 3 STORY ROOF4 STORY APARTMENT BUILDING 63 UNITS PLAZA PATIO AT LEVEL 1 TOT LOT RAISED GARDEN BEDS GARAGE ENTRY BUILDING MAIN ENTRY N kaas wilson architects 65TH AND PENNSITE PLAN 2.0 03/12/20 1/32" = 1'-0"1 SD Site Plan 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 171819202122 23 24 25 26 27 20,057 ft² Garage Mech/ Elec. 24'-0" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 212223242526272829303132 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 33 34 2'-10 7/16"24'-0"3'-0"Bike Storage kaas wilson architects 65TH AND PENNLEVEL -1 3.0 03/12/20 3/64" = 1'-0"1 Level -1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17181920212223 24 25 26 27 Color Scheme Legend 1 BR 2BR 3BR 12'-0" Community Room Fitness Lobby/Office Stair A Stair C 1,042 ft² Core 939 ft² Unit 2-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 663 ft² Unit 1-0 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 Business Center patio kaas wilson architects 65TH AND PENNLEVEL 1 3.1 05/05/21 3/64" = 1'-0"1 Level 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17181920212223 24 25 26 8"1,142 ft² Unit 2-1 27 1,042 ft² Core Color Scheme Legend 1 BR 2BR 3BR 939 ft² Unit 2-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 1,215 ft² Unit 3-0 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 Stair A Stair C kaas wilson architects 65TH AND PENNLEVEL 2 3.2 05/05/21 3/64" = 1'-0"1 Level 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17181920212223 24 25 26 27 Color Scheme Legend 1 BR 2BR 3BR Stair A Stair C 1,142 ft² Unit 2-1 1,042 ft² Core 939 ft² Unit 2-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 1,215 ft² Unit 3-0 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 kaas wilson architects 65TH AND PENNLEVEL 3 3.3 05/05/21 3/64" = 1'-0"1 Level 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17181920212223 24 25 26 27 Color Scheme Legend 1 BR 2BR 3BR Stair A Stair C 1,142 ft² Unit 2-1 1,042 ft² Core 939 ft² Unit 2-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 1,215 ft² Unit 3-0 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 1,251 ft² Unit 3-1 663 ft² Unit 1-0 939 ft² Unit 2-0 ROOF kaas wilson architects 65TH AND PENNLEVEL 4 3.4 05/05/21 3/64" = 1'-0"1 Level 4 AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA ITEM #3.E. STAFF REPORT NO. 108 CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING 7/13/2021 RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: A my Markle, Recreation S ervices D irector D E PA RTM E NT D IRE C TOR RE V IE W: A my Markle, Recreation S ervices D irector 7/6/2021 O TH E R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: C ITY M A NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager 7/7/2021 I T E M F O R C O UNC I L C O NS I D E RAT IO N: Consider the appr oval of a ten-year use and indemnification agreement between the City of Richfield and Tom Price for the use of a 4,690 square-foot strip of land along the edge of Lincoln Field. E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY: Mr. Pric e, owner of the manufac tured-home park W oodlawn Terrac e, has paid the City of Richfield for the usage of the northern ten feet of the Lincoln Athletic Complex for many years for purposes of acc ommodating five larger units. The C ity arranges for use of the land through a use and indemnification agreement that has been renewed every two y ears since 1997. The c urrent agreement expires on J uly 31, 2021 and staff has prepared an updated ten-year agreement. Mr. Price will pay for 2021-2022 usage in the amount of $4,773 pay able on or before A ugust 1, 2021. The amount for subsequent years reflects a 3% annual increase. RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: By Motion: Approve a ten-year use and indemnification agreement between the C ity of Richfield and Tom Price for the rental of a 4,690 square-foot strip of land along the edge of Lincoln Field. B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON TEXT Mr. Price has paid for the use of this strip of land for many years and has agreed to this arrangement. B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc): By policy, the C ity Council reviews, considers, and executes all City contracts, including use and indemnification agreement renewals. C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G ISSU E S: The current two-year agreement expires on J uly 31, 2021. D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: Mr. Price will pay the amount due, for 2021-2022 usage, of $4,773 on or before August 1, 2021. E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION : The A greement was reviewed by the City Attorney. The C ity has a number of provisions to terminate the Agreement, inc luding if Mr. Pric e should decide to sell his property. ALT E R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D AT IO N(S): Do not approve the Agreement with Tom Pric e for the strip of land at Lincoln Field. P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S EXP E C T E D AT ME E T IN G: Tom Price, W oodlawn Terrace Owner AT TAC H ME N TS : D escripti on Type Tom P rice A greement C over Memo 1  FIRST AMENDMENT TO USE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THOMAS PRICE This FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE USE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THOMAS PRICE is entered into this 13th day of July, 2021, between the City of Richfield, a municipal corporation located at 6700 Portland Avenue, Richfield, Minnesota 55423 (the “City”) and Thomas Price ("Price"), an individual, residing at 7421 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423. WHEREAS, the City and Price entered into a Use and Indemnification Agreement on or about July 23, 2019 (“the Agreement”, attached as Exhibit A), whereby the City agreed to allow Price to use certain City Property, as legally described in the Agreement, in exchange for monetary compensation and compliance with other terms; WHEREAS, the Agreement is set to expire on July 31, 2021 and by its terms, the parties may agree to an extension and modification of terms in writing; and WHEREAS, the parties now desire to amend the Agreement (the “Amendment”) for the purpose of extending the term of the Agreement and allowing Price to assign the Agreement to an entity called Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative (“Cooperative”) after the Cooperative and Price finalize conveyance of the mobile home park, which is adjacent to the City Property. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the City and Price hereby agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into and made a part of this Amendment. 2. Offer and Acceptance of Agreement. Paragraph 1 of the Agreement is replaced with the following: Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and in consideration of the covenants contained herein, the City and Price agree that Price may use the City Property for the period commencing on August 1, 2021, and terminating on July 31, 2031, with fees to be paid as follows: DATE DUE USE FEE TAX TOTAL DUE 8/1/2021 $ 4,773.00 $ 359.17 $ 5,132.17 8/1/2022 $ 4,916.19 $ 369.94 $ 5,286.13 2  8/1/2023 $ 5,063.68 $ 381.04 $ 5,444.72 8/1/2024 $ 5,215.59 $ 392.47 $ 5,608.06 8/1/2025 $ 5,372.05 $ 404.25 $ 5,776.30 8/1/2026 $ 5,533.22 $ 416.37 $ 5,949.59 8/1/2027 $ 5,699.21 $ 428.87 $ 6,128.08 8/1/2028 $ 5,870.19 $ 441.73 $ 6,311.92 8/1/2029 $ 6,046.29 $ 454.98 $ 6,501.28 8/1/2030 $ 6,227.68 $ 468.63 $ 6,696.32 8/1/2031 $ 6,414.51 $ 482.69 $ 6,897.20 3. A new paragraph (m) in Section 4 (Miscellaneous Provisions) is added as follows: (m) Upon final conveyance of the mobile home park, Price may assign this Agreement and all of his rights and obligations hereunder to the following: Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative 7421 Lyndale Avenue S., #21 Richfield, MN 55423 Such assignment may be without further consent or approval from the City. Price must promptly provide the City with written verification of the assignment, including the effective date of the assignment, and applicable contact information for the Cooperative for notice purposes as described in paragraph 4(b) of the Agreement. As of the effective date of the assignment, the Cooperative shall assume all rights and obligations of Price in the Agreement. 4. Ratification. The parties ratify the terms and conditions of the Agreement not inconsistent with this Amendment, all of which are incorporated by reference. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this First Amendment as of the date first written above. CITY OF RICHFIELD THOMAS PRICE By: ______________________________ ______________________________ Maria Regan Gonzalez Its: Mayor By: ______________________________ Katie Rodriguez Its: City Manager 0723 Tom Price Agreement.doc USE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THOMAS PRICE THIS USE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of July 23, 2019, by and between the CITY OF RICHFIELD, a Minnesota municipal corporation (the “City”), and THOMAS PRICE, an individual residing at 7421 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423 (“Price”). RECITALS A.Price is the owner of a tract of land which is legally described in the Property ID number 34 028 24 32 0015. ADN UNPLATTED 34 028 24. METES/BOUNDS DESCRIPTION: THE S 5 ACRES OF THE N 10 ACRES OF NW 1&4 OF SW 1&4 AND THE N 4 FT THAT PART OF THE NW 1&4 OF SW 1&4 LYING S OF THE N 10 ACRES THEREOF EX R R R&W AND THE ROAD (“Price Property”). B.The City is the owner of a parcel of land which is legally described in the Property ID number 34 028 24 32 0025. ADN UNPLATTED 34 028 24. METES/BOUNDS DESCRIPTION: W 468 68/100 FT OF E 493 68/100 FT OF THAT PART OF THE S 20 ACRES OF N 30 ACRES OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 LYING S OF THE N 4 FT THEREOF (“City Property”). C.Price is desirous of obtaining permission from the City to utilize a portion of the City Property in conjunction with the mobile home park which Price operates on the Price Property. This portion consists of the northern ten feet of the City property from the east to west boundaries, approximately 4,690 square feet. D.The City is willing to permit such use in return for Price’s agreement to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the City and to fulfill the other obligations contained herein pursuant to this Agreement. AGREEMENT 1.Offer and Acceptance of Agreement. Subject to the terms and conditions of This Agreement, and in consideration of the covenants contained herein, the City and Price agree that Price may use the City Property for the period commencing on August 1, 2019, and terminating July 31, 2021 for a fee of $4,773 payable in two installments: $2,351 on or before November 15, 2017 and $2,422 on or before August 1, 2020. 2.Maintenance and Repair. Price shall, at his own cost and expense maintain and repair the City Property and shall at all times keep it in compliance with regulations of the City. The City shall have no responsibility for the maintenance or repair of the City Property. 3.Indemnification and Insurance. (a) Price shall at all times defend, protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its agents, officers, servants, and employees from any and all claims for damages and other remedy, including but not limited to costs and attorney fees, arising from or by reason of the maintenance, use, and repair of the City Property. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver by the City of any immunities, defenses, or other limitations on liability to which the City is entitled by law, including but not limited to the maximum monetary limits on liability established by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466. EXHIBIT A: USE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (THE “AGREEMENT”) (b) Price, at his sole cost and expense, shall maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement general liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000 bodily injury, including death, per person; $1,000,000 bodily injury, including death, per occurrence; and $500,000 property damage per occurrence. A certificate of insurance evidencing compliance with this Agreement shall be provided to the City by Price. The City shall be named as an additional insured on the insurance policy described herein, and such policy shall contain a stipulation that Price’s insurer will provide thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation of such insurance to the City. The insurance shall be carried by solvent and responsible insurance companies licensed to do business in the State of Minnesota. 4. Miscellaneous Provisions. (a) Any titles of the several paragraphs of the Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or interpreting any of its provisions. (b) Any notice, demand, or other communication under this Agreement by either party to the other shall be sufficiently given or delivered if it is dispatched by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered personally; and (i) in the case of Price, is addressed to or delivered personally to Price at 7421 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423, and (ii) in the case of the City, is addressed to or delivered personally to the City at the Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423 or at such other address with respect to either such party as that party may, from time to time, designate in writing and forward to the other as provided in this Paragraph. (c) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. (d) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Price and the City with respect to the City Property and supersedes any other written or oral agreements between the parties on that subject. This Agreement can be modified only in a writing signed by the parties. (e) The City may terminate this Agreement: (i) if the termination is based upon health, safety or the need to make modifications within the City Property or by Price’s transfer or sale of the Price Property, by the giving of 90 days written notice to Price; or (ii) otherwise by the giving of 180 days written notice to Price. The termination shall be effective at the end of such notice period, at which point neither party shall have any further obligation hereunder, except that Price’s obligations under paragraph 3 shall survive. (f) On or before the expiration date or the effective date of termination of this Agreement, Price shall remove all structures from the City Property and restore the City Property with fully established sod. (g) Price agrees to make no claim against the City for damages which Price may suffer as a result of the City’s termination of this Agreement. (h) Except as specifically set forth herein, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to exempt Price from or waive the application of any federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation. (i) Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as abandonment of the City Property by the City or as any relinquishment of any right the City may have with regard to the Property. Price specifically acknowledges and agrees that its construction and maintenance of the Property is at the sufferance of the City and subject to the City’s right to terminate such use in accordance with the provisions in paragraph 4(e) hereof. (j) In the event that the use of the City Property under this Agreement renders the City Property taxable, Price agrees to pay, before penalty attaches, all ad valorem property taxes or other similar taxes levied against the City Property. (k) This Agreement may be extended by the parties from time-to-time and upon such terms as they shall mutually agree to. (l) No new structure shall be erected on the City Property without the prior written consent of the City; and, Price shall not use the City Property for any purpose other than in connection with the mobile home park without the prior written consent of the City. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Price and the City have executed this Agreement this 23rd day of July, 2019. CITY OF RICHFIELD By _________________________________ Maria Regan Gonzalez Its Mayor And __________________________________ Katie Rodriguez Its City Manager _____________________________________ Thomas Price AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA ITEM #3.F. STAFF REPORT NO. 109 CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING 7/13/2021 RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: S cott K ulzer, A dministrative A ide/A nalyst D E PA RTM E NT D IRE C TOR RE V IE W: K ristin A sher, P ublic Works D irector 7/6/2021 O TH E R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A C ITY M A NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager 7/7/2021 I T E M F O R C O UNC I L C O NS I D E RAT IO N: Consider the appr oval of a resolution author izing a Limited Use Permit (LU P) between the City and State of Minnesota, D epartment of Transpor tation (MnD O T) for a non-motor ized recreational trail in Trunk Highway 77 (T H 77) right-of-way as par t of the 77th Street and Tr unk Highway 77 Improvements Project. E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY: The eastern portion of Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail (NMC RT) currently serves both Richfield and Bloomington. The NMC RT's master plan recognized the potential for the trail to have two segments near the airport with the southern trail running from 12th Ave south of Hwy 494 along A merican Blvd. through Bloomington, and a northern trail running from 12th Ave north of Hwy 494 running east through the forthc oming 77th S treet Underpass. The 77th St Underpass projec t design includes a trail c omponent that will be used to extend Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail under TH 77 as discussed in the NMC RT master plan. Since the planned trail segment encroac hes on MnD OT TH 77 right-of-way, the S tate requires the City obtain a LUP for the trail extension. RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: By Motion: Appr ove the resolution author izing the L U P between the City and MnD O T for a non- motoriz ed recreational trail in T H 77 right-of-way as part of the 77th Street and Trunk H ighway 77 Improvements P roject. B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON TEXT See executive summary. B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc): Construction of the 77th Street and Trunk Highway 77 I mprovements Project and related non-motorized fac ilities is c onsistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 7 - Transportation). C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G ISSU E S: Before the City c an enter into an agreement with MnD OT for the release of the projec t's allocated State Local Road I mprovement Program bonding funds, this L UP must be in plac e. D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: Construction of the non-motorized trail has been included in the projec t plans and specifications as part of the overall project package. The C ity has an agreement in place with Three Rivers Park Distric t (TRP D ) to share c onstruction costs and TRP D will be contributing a fixed amount of $300,000 to the cost of trail c onstruction. Maintenance of the trail, including snow removal, will be the City's responsibility onc e constructed. E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION : The City Attorney has reviewed L UP and will be available to answer questions. ALT E R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D AT IO N(S): None P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S EXP E C T E D AT ME E T IN G: None AT TAC H ME N TS : D escripti on Type Trail RO W layout E xhibit L imited Use P ermit A greement C ontract/A greement Resolution Resolution L etter NO.DATE BY CHK Design By: Plan By: Checked By: Approved By: REVISIONS OF SHEETS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DATE:PATH & FILENAME:2/18/20218:57:36 AMK:\01301-420\Cad\Plan\130142-cp01.dgn363 RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA 44620LICENSE NO.DATE:02/17/2021 City of Richfield, Minnesota 77th Street Underpass 77th Street at Trunk Highway 77 CJB NEH CERTIFIED BY: LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER - NICHOLAS E. HENTGES, PE SHEETMAN-O MAN-O S.P. 2758-82 (TH 77), S.P. 157-108-035 A 10315500505 51015001505 1510 10800 805 13205 { 77TH ST EB { FRONTAGE ROAD { 77TH ST WB { RICHFIELD PKWY STA 10+36.99 RICHFIELD PKWY STA 1509+89.22 77TH ST WB STA 16+19.05 RICHFIELD PKWY END CONSTRUCTION STA 102+77.67 OLD CEDAR AVE BEGIN CONSTRUCTION STA 10+00.00 RICHFIELD PKWY STA 509+99.69 77TH ST EB { TRAIL 1 { TRAIL 2 { TRAIL 3 { NOISE WALL 1 PERM ESMT EXISTING UTILITY 100 105 107 200 300301 CITY OF RICHFIELD BLOOMINGTON AVE76TH STREET 77TH STREET EB STA. 503+34.09 RAMP 1H BEGIN S.P. 157-108-035 (SEE WASHINGTON PARK PLANS) WASHINGTON PARK 13' 13'WATER EASEMENTGAS EASEMENT720' R 40' R+40R/W WARNING! 0 100 SCALE IN FEET 50 CONSTRUCTION PLAN 165 77TH ST STA. 511+00 SEE SHEETMATCH LINE 77TH ST EB16677TH ST. EB STA 503+34.09 TO 77TH ST. EB STA 511+00.00 12' 13' 13' WALK 6' CONC +34 +56 +66 +67 13' 23' 13' 12' VAR.D418 C&GD418 C&G23'6' CONC WALK+81INP. R/W +34 +94+17+36+75+83+8116'23'12' 45' R 175' R 50' R 25' R 30' R 30' R +85+50+72 +12 1:5+81+1617'17'LIMITS CONSTRUCTION INP. R/W 19' MEDIAN 8' MEDIANWALK 6' CONC. VARIES GUTTER B660 MATCH CURB & 17' MEDIAN 16'16'8' MEDIAN+72(EB) +12(EB)+34(EB) +32(EB)1:51:40 1:40 1:40 1:40 1:10 1:5RIGHT OF WAY MAP. OF WAY PLOTS AND ARE IDENTIFIED ON THE ARE LOCATED BY REFERENCE TO THE RIGHT EXACT RIGHT OF WAY AND BOUNDARY CORNERS GEOMETRIC DESIGN AND MAP DATA. THE GRAPHICAL LOCATION WITH RESPECT TO THE ON THE CONSTRUCTION SHEETS GIVES A THE RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENTS SHOWN FOR QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR ISSUES. DEAN NICHOLAS 612-321-5561 PLEASE CONTACT AND UTILITIES PLAN SHEETS FOR MORE DETAILS. REFER TO UTILITY TABULATIONS & IN-PLACE TOPOGRAPHY EXERCISE CAUTION DURING EXCAVATION ACTIVITIES. 20" STEEL HIGH PRESSURE GAS MAIN EXISTS ON PROJECT LIM CONST CONCRETE MEDIAN (EB) +30 BLVD PAVED +83(EB) SEE WASHINGTON PARK PLANS LANDSCAPE MEDIAN 420' R GUTTER CURB & B612-MOD EXISTING CURB INTEGRANT B6-MOD EXISTING CURB INTEGRANT B6-MOD EXISTING 13' 14' 13' 14' WALK 6" CONCRETE +306.67'6.67'8.67'TRAIL 8' BIT TRAIL 1 STA 106+77.44 CONC. PAVED BLVD BEGIN TRIAL &+6540'R SEE WASHINGTON PARK PLANS LANDSCAPE MEDIAN 10' BITUMINOUS TRAIL TEMP ESMT CURB & GUTTER B618 CONCRETE 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 LEGEND NOTES: 1 2 3 DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC SEE STANDARD PLANS 8" CONCRETE PAVEMENT DEPRESSED MEDIAN CURB AT CROSSWALK SEE MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS FOR MEDIAN NOSE DESIGN 7113 SEE MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS CURB TRANSITION SEE STANDARD PLANS PEDESTRIAN CURB RAMP, 4 4 TH77 AND ALL RAMPS BETWEEN ALL LONGITUDINAL JOINTS ON 11. JOINT ADHESIVE SHALL BE PLACED RAMP 1H SHALL BE D424 CONCRETE. ALL CURB & GUTTER ON RAMP 1G &10. OTHERWISE. SHALL BE B424 CONCRETE UNLESS NOTED CURB & GUTTER ON RAMP 1Y, 1V & 1YA9. CONSTRUCTION IN WASHINGTON PARK. SEE WASHINGTON PARK PLANS FOR8. CONSTRUCTION BY WASHINGTON PARK. SEE NOISE WALL PLANS FOR NOISE WALL7. PAVED BOULEVARD TREATMENTS. SEE DETAILS IN TYPICAL SECTIONS FOR6. INFORMATION ON TRAFFIC BARRIERS. SEE TRAFFIC BARRIER PLAN FOR5. WALL LOCATIONS & DETAILS. SEE SHEETS - FOR RETAINING4. DRIVEWAY STANDARDS. SEE RICHFIELD STANDARD DETAILS FOR3. INTERSECTIONS AND DRIVEWAYS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT ROADWAY SEE CONSTRUCTION PLAN DETAILS FOR2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO FACE OF CURB.1. 209 235 0 100 SCALE IN FEET 50 166 77TH ST CONSTRUCTION PLANSTA. 511+00 SEE SHEET MATCH LINE 77TH ST EB77TH ST. EB STA 511+00.00 TO 77TH ST. EB STA 522+70.76 NO.DATE BY CHK Design By: Plan By: Checked By: Approved By: REVISIONS OF SHEETS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DATE:PATH & FILENAME:2/18/20218:57:38 AMK:\01301-420\Cad\Plan\130142-cp02.dgn363 RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA 44620LICENSE NO.DATE:02/17/2021 City of Richfield, Minnesota 77th Street Underpass 77th Street at Trunk Highway 77 CJB NEH CERTIFIED BY: LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER - NICHOLAS E. HENTGES, PE SHEETMAN-O MAN-O S.P. 2758-82 (TH 77), S.P. 157-108-035 RETENTION POND BUS SHELTERTANKTANKVV PA D MAC AIRPORT 11011111211329029529810111213 141517515 520 1515 1520 90951290129012951295290292293294295296297929394959618 517 1517 31 32 33 3010 111219 40 41300301302303165CURB & GUTTER B618 CONCRETE INP. R/W NO 5 RETAINING WALL NO.27R36 PROP BRIDGE NO 3 RETAINING WALL NO.27R38 PROP BRIDGE NO 4 RETAINING WALL NO.27R37 PROP BRIDGE NO.27R35 PROP BRIDGE { 77TH ST EB { 77TH ST WB { RAMP 1Y { TH77 SB { TH77 NB { RAMP 1H { RAMP 1G AVE { OLD CEDAR STA 110+06.22 OLD CEDAR AVE END CONSTRUCTION NO 2 RETAINING WALL NO 1 RETAINING WALL { RAMP1YA { RAMP 1V { RAMP 1F { RAMP 1G CITY OF RICHFIELD COMMISSION METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS CITY BOUNDARY CONSTRUCTION LIMITS TEMP ESMT CONSTRUCTION LIMITS PERM ESMT TEMP ESMT NO.27070 INP. BRIDGE NO.27053 INP. BRIDGE INP. R/W TEMP ESMT PERM ESMT PERM ESMT (STM SEWER) PRO. PERM ESMT LIMITS CONSTRUCTION TEMP ESMT TEMP ESMT -SEE SPECIAL PROVISIONS & SIGNING PLAN (KIOSK AND WAYFINDING SIGN) RELOCATE MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES 76TH STREET LONGFELLOW AVELOOP 1 WRA MP 1G 77TH STREET EB STA. 522+70.76 END S.P. 157-108-035 50' R 40' R +55 +88 R/W EX. POND INP. R/W 13' 13' INP. R/W 13' 12' 12'13' +71 +81 23' 13' 12' 11' 13' +49 +46 TAPEREND+24 VAR. 10'BIT TRAIL 6' CONC WALK LIMITS CONSTRUCTION 175' R 25' R 50' R TRAIL 10' BIT TRAIL 10' BIT 19 '19 '+68.5+04.522' WALK 6' CONC. +30(EB) 1:10 27' PAVED BLVD+12(EB) BEGIN PAVED BLVD+56(EB) END PAVED BLVD BOULEVARD 3' PAVED VARIES CONCRETE MEDIAN PAVED BLVD VARIES VARIES WALK CONC. PAVED BLVD+66(WB) BEGIN 3 1 1 LEGEND NOTES: 1 2 3 DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC SEE STANDARD PLANS 8" CONCRETE PAVEMENT DEPRESSED MEDIAN CURB AT CROSSWALK SEE MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS FOR MEDIAN NOSE DESIGN 7113 SEE MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS CURB TRANSITION SEE STANDARD PLANS PEDESTRIAN CURB RAMP, 4 TH77 AND ALL RAMPS BETWEEN ALL LONGITUDINAL JOINTS ON 11. JOINT ADHESIVE SHALL BE PLACED RAMP 1H SHALL BE D424 CONCRETE. ALL CURB & GUTTER ON RAMP 1G &10. OTHERWISE. SHALL BE B424 CONCRETE UNLESS NOTED CURB & GUTTER ON RAMP 1Y, 1V & 1YA9. CONSTRUCTION IN WASHINGTON PARK. SEE WASHINGTON PARK PLANS FOR8. CONSTRUCTION BY WASHINGTON PARK. SEE NOISE WALL PLANS FOR NOISE WALL7. PAVED BOULEVARD TREATMENTS. SEE DETAILS IN TYPICAL SECTIONS FOR6. INFORMATION ON TRAFFIC BARRIERS. SEE TRAFFIC BARRIER PLAN FOR5. WALL LOCATIONS & DETAILS. SEE SHEETS - FOR RETAINING4. DRIVEWAY STANDARDS. SEE RICHFIELD STANDARD DETAILS FOR3. INTERSECTIONS AND DRIVEWAYS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT ROADWAY SEE CONSTRUCTION PLAN DETAILS FOR2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO FACE OF CURB.1. 209 235 NO.DATE BY CHK Design By: Plan By: Checked By: Approved By: REVISIONS OF SHEETS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DATE:PATH & FILENAME:2/18/20218:57:42 AMK:\01301-420\Cad\Plan\130142-cp04.dgn363 RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA 44620LICENSE NO.DATE:02/17/2021 City of Richfield, Minnesota 77th Street Underpass 77th Street at Trunk Highway 77 CJB NEH CERTIFIED BY: LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER - NICHOLAS E. HENTGES, PE SHEETMAN-O MAN-O S.P. 2758-82 (TH 77), S.P. 157-108-035 H H 110 111 112 113 15 17 100 1295 1295 1300 1300 293 294 295 296 297 93 94 95 96 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 30876TH STREET75TH STREETTH77 NB STA. 1299+74.64 TH 77 SB TH 77 NB END S.P. 2758-82 168 0 100 SCALE IN FEET 50 TH 77 SB TH 77 NB CONSTRUCTION PLAN 77TH ST. EB STA 503+34.09 TO 77TH ST. EB STA 511+00.00 OLD CEDAR AVE CITY OF RICHFIELD WARNING! { NOISE WALL 2 { RAMP 1V { RAMP 1YA { RAMP 1H { OLD CEDAR AVE LIMITS CONSTRUCTION STA 300+00.00 NOISE WALL 2 BEGIN CONSTRUCTION STA 308+52.00 NOISE WALL 2 END CONSTRUCTION B618 C&G WALK CONC. NWALL 2 STA 302+68.37 BEGIN TRAIL 5' 1:30 TAPER INP. R/W FOR QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR ISSUES. DEAN NICHOLAS 612-321-5561 PLEASE CONTACT AND UTILITIES PLAN SHEETS FOR MORE DETAILS. REFER TO UTILITY TABULATIONS & IN-PLACE TOPOGRAPHY EXERCISE CAUTION DURING EXCAVATION ACTIVITIES. 20" STEEL HIGH PRESSURE GAS MAIN EXISTS ON PROJECT HIGH PRESSURE GASMAIN 2' CONC. WALK BARRIER) (BETWEEN TRAIL & VAR. CONC. WALK TRAIL END CONSTRUCTION 28.4' TAPER 1:15 (NWALL2) 17.2' LT STA. 307+51.8 (NWALL2) 17.2' LT STA. 308+51.4 (NWALL2) 16.2' LT STA. 307+14.42 (NWALL2) 17.2' LT STA. 306+64.74 (NWALL2) 3.2' LT STA. 300+31.62 (NWALL2) 15.0' LT STA. 302+68.37 (NWALL2) 11.9' LT STA. 301+88.58 (PAID AS B624 CONC. C&G) SEE CONSTRUCTION PLAN DETAILS 4" CURB BETWEEN RAMPS 24' 10' BIT TRAIL 9'10'10' LEGEND NOTES: 1 2 3 DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC SEE STANDARD PLANS 8" CONCRETE PAVEMENT DEPRESSED MEDIAN CURB AT CROSSWALK SEE MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS FOR MEDIAN NOSE DESIGN 7113 SEE MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS CURB TRANSITION SEE STANDARD PLANS PEDESTRIAN CURB RAMP, 4 TH77 AND ALL RAMPS BETWEEN ALL LONGITUDINAL JOINTS ON 11. JOINT ADHESIVE SHALL BE PLACED RAMP 1H SHALL BE D424 CONCRETE. ALL CURB & GUTTER ON RAMP 1G &10. OTHERWISE. SHALL BE B424 CONCRETE UNLESS NOTED CURB & GUTTER ON RAMP 1Y, 1V & 1YA9. CONSTRUCTION IN WASHINGTON PARK. SEE WASHINGTON PARK PLANS FOR8. CONSTRUCTION BY WASHINGTON PARK. SEE NOISE WALL PLANS FOR NOISE WALL7. PAVED BOULEVARD TREATMENTS. SEE DETAILS IN TYPICAL SECTIONS FOR6. INFORMATION ON TRAFFIC BARRIERS. SEE TRAFFIC BARRIER PLAN FOR5. WALL LOCATIONS & DETAILS. SEE SHEETS - FOR RETAINING4. DRIVEWAY STANDARDS. SEE RICHFIELD STANDARD DETAILS FOR3. INTERSECTIONS AND DRIVEWAYS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT ROADWAY SEE CONSTRUCTION PLAN DETAILS FOR2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO FACE OF CURB.1. 1 1 209 235 LUP – Standardized LUP Form Page 1 of 7 LU1001 6/16/2021 STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LIMITED USE PERMIT C.S. 2785 (T.H. 494) C.S. 2758 (T.H. 77) S.P. 2758-82 (T.H.77) S.P. 157-108-035 County of Hennepin LUP # 2758-0208 Permittee: City of Richfield Expiration Date: 5/27/2041 In accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 161.434, the State of Minnesota, through its Commissioner of Transportation, (“MnDOT”), hereby grants a Limited Use Permit (the “LUP”) to City of Richfield, (“Permittee”), to use the area within the right of way of Trunk Highway No. 77, 494 as shown in red on Exhibit "A", (the “Area”) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. This Limited Use Permit is executed by the Permittee pursuant to resolution, a certified copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B. Non-Motorized Recreational Trail The Permittee's use of the Area is limited to only the constructing, maintaining and operating a nonmotorized recreational trail ("Facility") and the use thereof may be further limited by 23 C.F.R. 652 also published as the Federal-Aid Policy Guide. Pursuant to a General Obligation Bond Proceeds Grant Agreement - Construction Grant (“Grant Agreement”) to be entered into between the Permittee and MnDOT, authorized by Minnesota Laws 2015, First Special Session chapter 5, article 1, section 10, subdivision 7, as amended by Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 8, article 2, section 32, the Permittee is providing funding for the Facility within the Area using State of Minnesota general obligation bond proceeds issued under Article XI, Section 5(a) of the Minnesota Constitution (“G.O. Bonds”). The use of the G.O. Bonds proceeds and the use of the Facility are further subject to the restrictions imposed under the Grant Agreement. Permittee and MnDOT acknowledge that due to the use of G.O. Bonds to fund the Facility, the Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget has certain rights in the Facility as set forth in the Grant Agreement. In addition, the following special provisions shall apply: SPECIAL PROVISIONS LUP – Standardized LUP Form Page 2 of 7 LU1001 6/16/2021 1. TERM. This LUP terminates at 11:59PM on 5/27/2041 (“Expiration Date”) subject to the right of cancellation by MnDOT, with or without cause, by giving the Permittee ninety (90) days written notice of such cancellation. This LUP will not be renewed except as provided below. Provided this LUP has not expired or terminated, MnDOT may renew this LUP for a period of up to ten (10) years, provided Permittee delivers to MnDOT, not later than ninety (90) days prior to the Expiration Date, a written request to extend the term. Any extension of the LUP term will be under the same terms and conditions in this LUP, provided: (a) At the time of renewal, MnDOT will review the Facility and Area to ensure the Facility and Area are compatible with the safe and efficient operation of the highway and the Facility and Area are in good condition and repair. If, in MnDOT’s sole determination, modifications and repairs to the Facility and Area are needed, Permittee will perform such work as outlined in writing in an amendment of this LUP; and (b) Permittee will provide to MnDOT a certified copy of the resolution from the applicable governmental body authorizing the Permittee’s use of the Facility and Area for the additional term. (c) Any extension of the LUP will include a provision which permits MnDOT to cancel the LUP, with or without cause, by giving the Permittee ninety (90) days written notice of such cancellation; and (d) Any extension of this LUP will not be subject to any restriction imposed by the use of G.O. Bonds. If Permittee’s written request to extend the term is not timely given, the LUP will expire on the Expiration Date. Permittee hereby voluntarily releases and waives any and all claims and causes of action for damages, costs, expenses, losses, fees and compensation arising from or related to any cancellation or termination of this LUP by MnDOT. Permittee agrees that it will not make or assert any claims for damages, costs, expenses, losses, fees and compensation based upon the existence, cancellation or termination of the LUP. Permittee agrees not to sue or institute any legal action against MnDOT based upon any of the claims released in this paragraph. If MnDOT sells or transfers the Area pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 161.43 prior to May 27, 2041, the Permittee will pay Minnesota Management and Budget (“MMB”) the bond financed share of the Facility sale as required by the Grant Agreement. If Permittee determines that the Facility no longer serves a government purpose, Permittee may cancel this LUP by: (1) providing ninety days (90) written notice of such cancellation to MnDOT; (2) removing the Facility pursuant to section 2 of this LUP; and (3) paying to MMB the bond financed share of the Facility as required by the Grant Agreement. LUP – Standardized LUP Form Page 3 of 7 LU1001 6/16/2021 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this section, MNDOT agrees to provide at least ninety (90) days’ notice to the Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget (“MMB”), consult with MMB, and make a good faith effort to obtain the Commissioner of MMB’s consent before modifying, restating, amending, changing in any way, prematurely terminating, or cancelling this LUP, except in the case of an emergency as determined in MnDOT’s sole discretion. Before MNDOT terminates or cancels this LUP due to Permittee’s failure to perform any requirements or obligations under this LUP, MNDOT will give written notice of such failure to Permittee and will allow Permittee thirty (30) days to cure such default to MNDOT’s satisfaction. MnDOT will first demand specific performance by PERMITEE (for the avoidance of doubt, this provision does not require MNDOT to obtain a court order for specific performance). MNDOT acknowledges that it has no current plans in the (i) Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan, (ii) Minnesota Capital Highway Investment Plan, and (iii) Minnesota State Transportation Investment Plan that would affect the intended long term use of the Facility or require the cancellation of this LUP. MNDOT will give Permittee and MMB notice of any foreclosure by a third party of a voluntary or involuntary lien or encumbrance relating to the Facility for which MNDOT has knowledge. MNDOT shall make a good faith effort to obtain the Commissioner of MMB’s consent to any mortgage or voluntary lien on its interest in this Permit before creating such an interest. 2. REMOVAL. Upon the Expiration Date or earlier termination, at the Permittee’s sole cost and expense Permittee will: (a) Remove the Facility and restore the Area to a condition satisfactory to the MnDOT District Engineer; and (b) Surrender possession of the Area to MnDOT. If, without MnDOT’s written consent, Permittee continues to occupy the Area after the Expiration Date or earlier termination, Permittee will remain subject to all conditions, provisions, and obligations of this LUP, and further, Permittee will pay all costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees, in any action brought by MnDOT to remove the Facility and the Permittee from the Area. 3. CONSTRUCTION. The construction, maintenance, and supervision of the Facility will be addressed in Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1032757 between the parties and shall be at no cost or expense to MnDOT. Before construction of any kind, the plans for such construction shall be approved in writing by the MnDOT's District Engineer. Approval in writing from MnDOT District Engineer shall be required for any changes from the approved plan. The Permittee will construct the Facility at the location shown in the attached Exhibit "A", and in accordance with MnDOT-approved plans and specifications. Further, Permittee will construct LUP – Standardized LUP Form Page 4 of 7 LU1001 6/16/2021 the Facility using construction procedures compatible with the safe and efficient operation of the highway. Upon completion of the construction of the Facility, the Permittee shall restore all disturbed slopes and ditches in such manner that drainage, erosion control and aesthetics are perpetuated. The Permittee shall preserve and protect all utilities located on the lands covered by this LUP at no expense to MnDOT and it shall be the responsibility of the Permittee to call the Gopher State One Call System at 1-800-252-1166 at least 48 hours prior to performing any excavation. Any crossings of the Facility over the trunk highway shall be perpendicular to the centerline of the highway and shall provide and ensure reasonable and adequate stopping sight distance. 4. MAINTENANCE. Any and all maintenance of the Facility shall be provided by the Permittee at its sole cost and expense, including, but not limited to, plowing and removal of snow and installation and removal of regulatory signs. No signs shall be placed on any MnDOT or other governmental agency signpost within the Area. MnDOT will not mark obstacles for users on trunk highway right of way. 5. USE. Other than as identified and approved by MnDOT, no permanent structures or no advertising devices in any manner, form or size shall be allowed on the Area. No commercial activities shall be allowed to operate upon the Area. Any use permitted by this LUP shall remain subordinate to the right of MnDOT to use the property for highway and transportation purposes. The Facility is funded by G.O. Bonds, is not needed for the trunk highway, and is therefore not part of the MnDOT Trunk Highway System. This LUP does not grant any interest whatsoever in land, nor does it establish a permanent park, recreation area or wildlife or waterfowl refuge Facility that would become subject to Section 4 (f) of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1968, nor does this permit establish a Bikeway or Pedestrian way which would require replacement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 160.264. No rights to relocation benefits are established by this LUP. This LUP is non-exclusive and is granted subject to the rights of others, including, but not limited to public utilities which may occupy the Area. 6. APPLICABLE LAWS. This LUP does not release the Permittee from any liability or obligation imposed by federal law, Minnesota Statutes, local ordinances, or other agency regulations relating thereto and any necessary permits relating thereto shall be applied for and obtained by the Permittee. Permittee at its sole cost and expense, agrees to comply with, and provide and maintain the Area, Facilities in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, ordinances and regulations issued by any federal, state or local political subdivision having jurisdiction and authority in connection LUP – Standardized LUP Form Page 5 of 7 LU1001 6/16/2021 with said Area including the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). If the Area and Facilities are not in compliance with the ADA or other applicable laws MnDOT may enter the Area and perform such obligation without liability to Permittee for any loss or damage to Permittee thereby incurred, and Permittee shall reimburse MnDOT for the cost thereof, plus 10% of such cost for overhead and supervision within 30 days of receipt of MnDOT’s invoice. 7. CIVIL RIGHTS. The Permittee for itself, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree that in the event improvements are constructed, maintained, or otherwise operated on the Property described in this Limited Use Permit for a purpose for which a MnDOT activity, facility, or program is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the Permittee will maintain and operate such improvements and services in compliance with all requirements imposed by the Acts and Regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, (as may be amended) such that no person on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, income- level, or limited English proficiency will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said improvements. 8. SAFETY. MnDOT shall retain the right to limit and/or restrict any activity, including the parking of vehicles and assemblage of Facility users, on the highway right of way over which this LUP is granted, so as to maintain the safety of both the motoring public and Facility users. 9. ASSIGNMENT. No assignment of this LUP is allowed. 10. IN WRITING. Except for those which are set forth in this LUP, no representations, warranties, or agreements have been made by MnDOT or Permittee to one another with respect to this LUP. 11. ENVIRONMENTAL. The Permittee shall not dispose of any materials regulated by any governmental or regulatory agency onto the ground, or into any body of water, or into any container on the State’s right of way. In the event of spillage of regulated materials, the Permittee shall notify in writing MnDOT’s District Engineer and shall provide for cleanup of the spilled material and of materials contaminated by the spillage in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, at the sole expense of the Permittee. 12. MECHANIC’S LIENS. The Permittee (for itself, its contractors, subcontractors, its materialmen, and all other persons acting for, through or under it or any of them), covenants that no laborers', mechanics', or materialmens' liens or other liens or claims of any kind whatsoever shall be filed or maintained by it or by any subcontractor, materialmen or other person or persons acting for, through or under it or any of them against the work and/or against said lands, for or on account of any work done or materials furnished by it or any of them under any agreement or any amendment or supplement thereto. LUP – Standardized LUP Form Page 6 of 7 LU1001 6/16/2021 13. NOTICES. All notices which may be given, by either party to the other, will be deemed to have been fully given when served personally on MnDOT or Permittee or when made in writing addressed as follows: to Permittee at: and to MnDOT at: State of Minnesota Richfield City Hall Department of Transportation 6700 Portland Avenue South Metro District Right of Way Richfield, MN 55423 1500 W. County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113 The address to which notices are mailed may be changed by written notice given by either party to the other. 14. INDEMNITY. Permittee shall defend, indemnify, hold harmless and release the State of Minnesota, its Commissioner of Transportation and employees and its successors and assigns, from and against: (a) all claims, demands, and causes of action for injury to or death of persons or loss of or damage to property (including Permittee's property) occurring on the Facility or connected with Permittee's use and occupancy of the Area, regardless of whether such injury, death, loss or damage is caused in part by the negligence of State of Minnesota or is deemed to be the responsibility of State of Minnesota because of its failure to supervise, inspect or control the operations of Permittee or otherwise discover or prevent actions or operations of Permittee giving rise to liability to any person. (b) claims arising or resulting from the temporary or permanent termination of Facility user rights on any portion of highway right of way over which this LUP is granted; (c) claims resulting from temporary or permanent changes in drainage patterns resulting in flood damages; (d) any laborers', mechanics', or materialmens' liens or other liens or claims of any kind whatsoever filed or maintained for or on account of any work done or materials furnished; and (e) any damages, testing costs and clean-up costs arising from spillage of regulated materials attributable to the construction, maintenance or operation of the Facility. LUP – Standardized LUP Form Page 7 of 7 LU1001 6/16/2021 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL CITY OF RICHFIELD By______________________________ Its__________________________ Date___________________________ And____________________________ Its___________________________ Date___________________________ By:____________________________ District Engineer Date___________________________ APPROVED BY: COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION By:_______________________________ Director, Office of Land Management Date______________________________ The Commissioner of Transportation by the execution of this permit certifies that this permit is necessary in the public interest and that the use intended is for public purposes. Mayor City Manager July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. CITY OF RICHFIELD LIMITED USE PERMIT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A NON-MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL TRAIL IN THE RIGHT- OF-WAY OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 77 AT 77th STREET AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 77 AT CEDAR AVE BETWEEN 75TH STREET AND 76TH STREET WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richfield is the official governing body of the City of Richfield, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richfield has approved the 77th Street and Trunk Highway 77 Improvements Project which includes construction of a non- motorized recreational trail in the right-of way of Trunk Highway 77 to promote the orderly and safe crossing of the highway; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation requires a Limited Use Permit for the construction and utilization of said pedestrian trail. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA that City of Richfield hereby enters into a Limited Use Permit with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes: To construct, operate and maintain a non-motorized recreational trail within the right-of-way of Trunk Highway 77 at 77th street and Trunk Highway 77 at Cedar Ave between 75th Street and 76th Street. The City of Richfield shall construct, operate and maintain said trail in accordance with the Limited Use Permit granted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Manager are authorized to execute the Limited Use Permit and any amendments to the Permit. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this 13th day of July, 2021. Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor ATTEST: Kari Sinning, City Clerk AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA ITEM #3.G. S TAFF REPORT NO. 110 CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING 7/13/2021 RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: Olivia Wycklendt, C ivil E ngineer D E PA RTM E NT D IRE C TOR RE V IE W: K ristin A sher, P ublic Works D irector 7/6/2021 O TH E R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A C ITY M A NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager 7/7/2021 I T E M F O R C O UNC I L C O NS I D E RAT IO N: Consider the appr oval of the Small W ireless Facility Collocation Supplemental Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon W ireless, that set for th the terms and conditions of collocation on city- owned wireless support structures (light poles). E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY: State legislation was passed in 2017 that established statewide requirements for c ities to allow wireless companies to install small c ell facility networks in the public right-of-way. The small cell fac ility networks are commonly known as "small cell wireless" equipment and distributed antenna sy stems. Although the legislation limited many actions the city c an take to control the plac ement of the small cell facilities in the public right-of-way, it did allow for the c ity to enac t a permitting process for the fac ilities. City Council approved amendments to the right-of-way ordinance (C ity Code Sec tion 802) in 2017 to provide additional controls and management if small c ell wireless c ompanies c hoose Richfield as an installation site. The c ode amendment inc luded the following requirement for a Small W ireless Facility Agreement: ` A smal l wi rel ess facil ity shall onl y be coll ocated on a smal l wirel ess support structure owned or control led by the city, or any other ci ty asset i n the right-of-way, after the appl i cant has executed a standard smal l wi reless faci l i ty coll ocation agreement wi th the ci ty. The agreements under c onsideration are required as stated in the Small W ireless Fac ility C ollocation Agreement between the city and Cellc o Partnership d/b/a Verizon W ireless, signed March 24, 2020. This supplement dic tates what spac e is leased by the city to C ellc o Partnership d/b/a Verizon W ireless, and the appropriate fees and rent for leasing this space. This supplemental agreement has been provided and signed by the Verizon representative. Sinc e this applic ation is along a c ounty road, the county has reviewed and approved the small c ell permit application for the supplemental agreement being approved at this time. City staff has reviewed the county permit application and support the construction of this facility. The supplemental agreement being approved at this time is for the following location: 7332 Nicollet Ave RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: By motion: Approve the Small W ireless Facility Collocation Supplemental Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon W ireless, that set for th the terms and conditions of collocation on city- owned wireless support structures. B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON TEXT W ireless and cellular service providers are looking for solutions to provide better and more reliable service to c ustomers. One method of enhancing service is to install "small c ell" antennas to fill in areas with poor existing coverage. State legislation was passed in 2017 that allows these antennas to be installed in the right-of-way. The C ity of Ric hfield adopted an ordinance on September 12, 2017 amending C ity Code Section 802 enac ting an agreement and permitting proc ess for small cell facilities within city right-of-way. B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc): Sec tion 802 of the Ric hfield City Code depicts the c ity's c urrent prac tices of permitting the use within rights-of-way. Minnesota Statutes, Section 237.162, defines public right-of-way including management of standards and costs. Minnesota Statutes, Sections 237.16, 237.162, 237.163, 237.79, 237.81, and 238.086 (the "Act") and 2017 Session Laws, Chapter 94, amending the Act, are interpreted with c onsideration of small c ell wireless technology. C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G ISSU E S: The attac hed supplemental agreement must be in plac e before the city c an permit small cell fac ilities c ollocated on existing right-of-way support features. D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: The city is allowed to c harge fees on the permit review as well as charge rent for fac ilities loc ated in the right-of-way and on c ity-owned support features. E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION : The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement and will be available to answer questions. ALT E R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D AT IO N(S): None P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S EXP E C T E D AT ME E T IN G: None AT TAC H ME N TS : D escripti on Type Richfield S C 14 S mall C ell S upplement C ontract/A greement Marvel S C 14 C ounty P ermit B ackup Materi al Marvel S C 14 P lans B ackup Materi al Verizon Node: MN MIN RICH MARVEL 14 EXHIBIT A COLLOCATION AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT This C llocation Agreement Supplement ("Supplement"), is made this_ day of , 202_ etween the City of Richfield, a Minnesota local government unit, with its principal offices locate at 6700 Portland Avenue in Richfield, Minnesota 55423, ("Lessor'') and Cellco Partnership d/b/a erizon Wireless, with its principal offices located at One Verizon Way, Mail Stop 4AW100, Baski Ridge, New Jersey 07920, ("Lessee"). 1. SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY COLLOCATION AGREEMENT. This Supple ent is a Supplement as referenced in that certain Small Wireless Facility Collocation Agree ent between Lessor and Lessee, dated March 24th, 2020, (the "Agreement"). All of the terms d conditions of the Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof withou the necessity of repeating or attaching the Agreement. In the event of a contradiction, modifi ation or inconsistency between the terms of the Agreement and this Supplement, the terms f this Supplement shall govern. Capitalized terms used in this Supplement shall have the same eaning described for them in the Agreement unless otherwise indicated herein. 2. PREMISES. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee certain spaces on and within Lessor's Prope located at 7332 Nicollet Avenue South, Richfield MN 55423, including the location of the Wirele s Support Structure on the Property is shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof. The Equipment Space, Antenna Space and Cabling Space are as shown on Exhibit 2, attache hereto and made a part hereof. TERM. The Commencement Date and the Term of this Supplement shall be as set forth · the Agreement. CONSIDERATION. Rent under this Supplement shall be $175.00 per year, to the City of Richfield at 6700 Portland Avenue, Richfield, MN 55423 as set forth essor is not providing electricity pursuant to Paragraph 7 of the Agreement, therefore no annual lectrical service fee shall be added to the annual rent due under this Supplement. SITE SPECIFIC TERMS. NONE Created fi r the City of Richfield using League of Minne ota Cities Model Contract: Small Wireless acility Collocation Agreement 5/26/2021 Hennepin County Permits https://roadpermits.co.hennepin.mn.us/view.php?id=72862 1/4 Right of Way / Utility Small Cell Permit# 2021-SC002, UID# 72862 Valid: 08/24/2021 - 12/29/2021 Hennepin County Public Works Transportation Department (Roads and Bridges) - Operations 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340-5421 PROJECTS NORTH OF HIGHWAY 55 Jacob Cardinal (612-328-1622) 24 hours before starting work PROJECTS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 55 Kurt Weber (612-221-9388) 24 hours before starting work Email Aerial or Underground?Neither Construction Description:Small Wireless Facility Equipment attaching to a City pole within County RoW Construction Dates:08/24/2021 to 12/29/2021 Map: Municipality:Richfield Site(s):County Road #From To Relative to Road 52 7332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTH RICHFIELD, MN 55423 N 44 52 10.53 W 93 16 41.97 7332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTH RICHFIELD, MN 55423 N 44 52 10.53 W 93 16 41.97 South Upload sketch:File 1: Rev0_MIN_MN_MIN_RICH_Marvel_SC14_05-17-21.pdf Information Location Sketch / Site Plan MapBoxMapBox 5/26/2021 Hennepin County Permits https://roadpermits.co.hennepin.mn.us/view.php?id=72862 2/4 Applicant name:Name: Amber Johnson Company name: Verizon Wireless Title: Real Estate Phone: (612 ) 720 - 6648 Company phone: (612 ) 720 - 6648 Email: amber.johnson4@verizonwireless.com Company address: 10801 Bush Lake Rd Bloomington MN 55438 Contractor name:Name: Amber Johnson Phone: (612 ) 720 - 6648 Email: amber.johnson4@verizonwireless.com Address: 10801 Bush Lake Rd Bloomington MN 55438 Definitions UTILITY. Under this order "Utility" shall mean and include all privately, publicly or co-operatively owned communication lines and facilities, any systems, lines and facilities for the distribution and transmission of electrical energy, oil, gas, water, sewer, steam and other pipe lines, railways, ditches or other structures which under the laws of this State or the Ordinance of any County or City may be constructed, placed or maintained across, along or on County Highway Right-of-Way. Dependent upon the meaning intended in the context, "utility" shall also mean the Utility Company, inclusive of any wholly owned subsidiary. Applicant Contractor Terms 5/26/2021 Hennepin County Permits https://roadpermits.co.hennepin.mn.us/view.php?id=72862 3/4 General -Except as otherwise permitted, utility construction and relocation on County Highway Right-of-Way shall not be commenced until an application for a Permit has been made and such Permit granted. The Permit submittal shall include detailed construction plans that show the location of the proposed utility with reference to County Highway Centerline. -Each registrant shall, at the time of registration and by January 1 of each year, file a construction and major maintenance plan for all work within the county right-of-way for the upcoming year with the Permit Office. Such plan shall be submitted using a format designated by the Permit Office and shall contain the information necessary to facilitate coordination and reduction in the frequency of excavations and obstructions of right-of- way. The registrant shall map electronically upcoming major projects onto the county's established mapping application (Utility Infrastructure Integration, UI2). -Inclement weather shall be reason for delay of the project start or suspension of the project as determined by Hennepin County. -Safety vests shall be worn by ANYONE occupying County right-of-way. -Permit on Job: Permits or copies shall be kept on the work site, while work is in progress, in the custody of the individual in charge, and shall be exhibited upon request by any county official. -Provisions and Specifications: These general permit requirements and specifications shall be considered as forming an integral part of each and every permit issued for operations on county roadways. The work authorized by this permit shall be done at such time and in such manner as shall be consistent with the safety of the public and shall conform to all requirements and standards of the County of Hennepin as herein specified. If at any time Hennepin County finds that the work is not being, or has not been, properly performed, the Permittee, upon being notified, shall immediately take the necessary steps, at their own expense, to place the work in conformance to said requirements or standards. -Annulment: In the event of failure or neglect by said Permittee or Permittee's employees, to perform and comply with the prescribed conditions, restrictions and regulations, the Transportation Department may revoke and annul this permit and order said Permittee to immediately remove any and all structures or property belonging to said Permittee from the legal limits of the roadway or county property. -Private Property: The Permit as issued does not in any way imply an easement on private property or grant a right to encroach on private property. -Driving Limitations: No driving onto highway from ditch or driving on shoulders or over curbs where damage will occur. -Lugs on Equipment: No lugs shall be used on equipment traversing Hennepin County roadways. -Insurance: The Permittee shall have in force during the operation of Permittee's vehicles and equipment over and/or adjacent to Minnesota roadways, (1) Commercial General Liability Insurance with each occurrence of $1,500,000 and general aggregate limits of $2,000,000, and (2) Automobile Liability Insurance with combined single limit each occurrence coverage for bodily injury and property damage limits of $1,500,000. These are minimum insurance requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the Permittee to determine the need for and to procure additional insurance which may be needed in connection with this Permit. If requested, a Certificate of Insurance must be provided naming Hennepin County as certificate holder and as an additional insured for the Commercial General Liability coverage with respect to operations covered under this Permit. -Indemnification: The Applicant shall, to the extent permitted by law, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, it's employees, officers, agents, and contractors against any claim of liability or against any loss of any kind, including compliance with administrative orders and regulations, and specifically including, without limitation, against any claim of liability or loss from personal injury or property damage resulting from or arising out of the presence of the Applicant's equipment or other personal property on County managed public right-of-way or on County property placed within the right-of-way that is in any way related to or as part of an attachment to County owned infrastructure and also as to any willful misconduct of the Applicant, it's employees, contractors or agents, except to the extent such claims or damages may be due to or caused by the willful misconduct of the County, or it's employees, contractors, or agents. -Liability Waiver: The Applicant waives any liability of the County, or any of its respective agents, representatives, successors or employees for any lost revenue, lost profits, loss of technology, use of rights or services, incidental, punitive, indirect, special or consequential damages, loss of data, or interruption or loss of use of services, even if the County has been advised of the possibility of such damages, whether under theory of contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise that is related to, arises out of, or is in some part, caused by Applicant's attachment to or use of County owned infrastructure or county managed public right-of-way. TRAFFIC CONTROL: -All warning devices and barricades shall conform to the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, current edition, and any and all updates or supplements thereto. -All warning devices, barricades, flagmen and equipment shall be provided by parties or organizations performing the work. Said devices shall be removed from the job site promptly upon completion of work. -Standard warning devices and barricades and safety vests shall be kept clean and in good repair at all times. -Detour on a County roadway requires ten (10) working days advance notice to the Permit Office. -Execution: The Permittee shall use due diligence in the execution of the work authorized under this permit in order not to endanger or unnecessarily obstruct travel along the said highway. Operations shall be so conducted at all times as to permit safe and reasonably free travel over the roads within the limits of the work herein prescribed. All safety measures for the free movement of traffic shall be provided by the Permittee at its own cost. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION -Conformity to Laws: The installation shall be made in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations and codes covering said installations. All installations shall be made inconformity with regulations of governmental agencies for the protection of the public. -Americans with Disabilities Act: Any work in the County's rights-of-way that impacts any pedestrian facilities requires that the restoration of the pedestrian facilities impacted be restored to conform to current ADA requirements and standards. -Removal: If at any time the permitted structure or facility shall fail from any cause whatsoever, the Permittee shall have the same removed or repaired immediately upon receipt of written notice to do so. -Existing Facilities: Applicant must protect all existing installations. -Cutting Trees: The permission herein granted does not confer upon the Permittee the right to cut, remove or destroy trees or shrubbery within the legal limits of the roadway or relieve Permittee from obtaining any consent otherwise required from the owner of the property adjacent thereto. -Drainage: The existing drainage patterns shall not be altered unless approved by Hennepin County. Watershed District approval and drainage calculations are required if plan alters existing drainage patterns. -Clean-Up: Street surface and roadside shall be kept clean, neat and presentable throughout construction as determined by the Hennepin County Transportation Department. -Dust control shall be provided upon request of the Hennepin County Transportation Department at the Permittee's expense. -Trees and Vegetation: Burning or disking operations and or the use of chemicals to control or kill trees, brush and other vegetation is prohibited without Hennepin County approval. -Illicit Discharge: permittee shall not discharge any liquid or materials into Hennepin County right-of-way other than adequately treated stormwater or allowable uncontaminated waters as defined by MPCA in part 1A of the MS4 general permit. Any illicit discharge must be reported immediately to permits office staff, properly contained and remediated. RESTORATION -Damage to Roadway- If pavement, roadway or right-of-way is damaged; same shall be restored, in a timely manner to its original or a better condition, at the sole expense of the Permittee. -The Permittee will be responsible for maintenance or repair of any and all failures due to settlement, erosion, lack of vegetation growth, rutting or other job related problems for a period of two (2) years after project completion and Notice of Work Completion form has been received by Hennepin County. Permittee shall perform all said maintenance immediately after it has been notified of deficiencies. Permittee shall be responsible for all costs and expenses related to said maintenance. -Permittee's failure to perform maintenance or repair of any failures and/or damage to roadway or right-of-way immediately will result in Hennepin County, through its own forces or its contractors, performing said maintenance or repairs and billing Permittee for all costs and expenses related thereto. Permittee shall make payment to Hennepin County within fifteen (15) days of receipt of said bill. Permittee agrees, that if it fails to make payment of said amounts within the specified time, to Hennepin County, Permittee shall pay all costs related to debt collections, including, but not limited to, court costs, fees, interest and attorneys' fees. -Permanent restoration plans must be submitted to the County's Permit Office prior to starting construction for temporary restoration/winter stabilization work occurring between November 1st and April 30th. -Quality of Work: Finished surface, base and sub-base of road upon completion of work shall be equal to or better than specifications for original road. Small Cell 1. Small Cell Permit Applications shall include the following: -Completed permit application and fee -Performance bond on file and proof of insurance -Detail construction plans signed by a P.E. (should include backhaul facilities) -Structural study -Radio frequency study -Copy of permit from pole owner if owned by an agency other than Hennepin County (if applicable) -Copy of the right-of-way permit if the right-of-way is managed by another agency other than Hennepin County 2. The permits office shall, on the basis of review of such detailed construction plans and drawings, determine whether to give the user permission to proceed with the work as proposed by the user. Upon application approval, the Applicant shall have permission to use the premises and make attachments and installations in accordance with the terms of the application, this policy, and all other appropriate rules and regulations. The Applicant shall perform all work at its own expense and make attachments in such a manner as to not interfere with the services of the County. Final construction plans shall have affixed to them the signature of the Applicant's Engineer who shall be licensed in Minnesota pursuant Minnesota Rule 1800.4200 and Minnesota Statutes Chapter 326. 3. The Applicant must obtain and submit to the permits office a structural engineering study carried out by a qualified structural engineer showing that the pole(s) and foundation(s) is (are) able to support the proposed attachment. 4. The Applicant shall obtain from the county and all other applicable agencies, any and all permits required for a complete installation. Applicable fees for any permits shall be borne by the user. The user shall be bound by the requirements of each permit. 5. Maintenance: The user shall maintain the attachment/facility in good and safe condition at its own cost and expense, and in compliance with applicable fire, health, building, and other life safety codes. 6. Power Disconnect: Upon request from the county, the user shall disconnect the power to the user's pole attachment within eight (8) hours of such request to facilitate any maintenance or repair work to the pole or county attached infrastructure. After eight (8) hours or immediately after an emergency, the county reserves the right to disconnect the power to the vendor's attachment. 7. Termination: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the user shall have the right to terminate user's occupancy provided that 30 days prior notice is given to the county. 8. User agrees to and shall install equipment of the type and frequently which will not cause harmful interference to any equipment of the county or other users of the premises which existed or have been permitted on the premises prior to the date the attachment permit was acquired by the user. In the event the county reasonably determines user's equipment causes such interference, user will remove the equipment. It is the user's responsibility to conform and appropriately test that their equipment will not cause harmful interference before pursuing approval from the county. 9. The user shall obtain a radio frequency interference study carried out by an independent professional radio frequency engineer ("RF Engineer") showing that the users intended use will not interfere with the county?s licensed and unlicensed communication facilities, which are located on or near the structure. The user shall not transmit or receive radio waves at the premises until such evaluation has been satisfactory completed and approved. 10. The user shall implement all measures at the transmission site required by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. In the event the user causes the site to exceed the FCC radio frequency radiation limits, as measured on the premises, or otherwise violate FCC standard, the user shall be liable for all such non-compliance and shall defend, indemnify and hold the county harmless from all claims arising from non-compliances. 11. The County Engineer or designee may immediately suspend the permission of a user to make a new or additional attachments or maintain existing attachments if the user materially fails to comply with the terms of its permit if the county provides written notice to the user of such failure to comply. If the user fails to cure the default on or before the sixtieth (60) day after receipt of the notice, the county may terminate the users permit. The user shall immediately begin removal of its attachments after termination of a user's permit for violations of the permit terms. Unless the director grants an extension of the time, a user must remove all attachments not later than the sixtieth day after the effective date of termination After termination of a user's permit, the user must comply with the terms of this agreement until attachments are removed. 12. All antenna facilities affixed to a pole in the right-of-way which have exterior exposure shall match the color of the pole. For exposed cables, wires, or appurtenances, the county shall require that cables, wires or appurtenances be placed in conduit which shall match the color of the pole. 13. REMOVAL AT END OF TERM OR UPON PERMIT REVOCATION APPLICANT shall, within ninety (90) days after any termination of this Permit, remove its equipment, conduits, fixtures and all personal property and restore the premises to its original condition, reasonable wear and tear expected. The county agrees and acknowledges that all of the equipment, conduits, fixtures and personal property of Applicant shall remain the personal property of Applicant and Applicant shall have the right to remove the same at any time during the term. All poles, conduit and pole boxes are and shall remain property of the county. If such time for removal causes Applicant to remain on the premises after termination, Applicant shall pay rent at the then existing monthly rate or on the existing monthly pro- rata basis until such time as the removal of the antenna structure, fixtures and all personal property are completed. All rentals paid prior to said termination date shall be retained by the county. 5/26/2021 Hennepin County Permits https://roadpermits.co.hennepin.mn.us/view.php?id=72862 4/4 Charge Cost Quantity Total Routine Fee added 05/24/2021 9:13 AM To be used for all permitted work. $330.00 x 1 $330.00 Grand Total Total $330.00 Payment 05/24/2021 $330.00 Due $0.00 Approved subject to the following conditions: 1) Contact Kurt Weber at (612) 221-9388 or via email at Kurtis.Weber@hennepin.us at least 24 hours prior to construction. Failure to contact the south inspector or the Permits Office shall be considered a violation of the permit and grounds for dismissing contractor from the job site. 2) Applicant shall maintain safe conditions for pedestrians at all times during installation 3) If all work under this permit is completed, click the green flag icon in Permit view to change the status to 'Ready for Inspection'. 4) Temporary traffic control layouts on County roads shall conform to the most recent version of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 5) Notify Roy Doran at 612-596-0293 a minimum of 48 hours prior to any work involving a Hennepin County traffic signal, including prior to the milling of a road surface that may contain loop detectors. There may be additional charges invoiced to you for work completed by the Hennepin County Signal Shop. 6) Requests for Saturday work must submitted by email to michael.olmstead@hennepin.us and received by Thursday at noon. For all other off hour requests, please contact the individual inspector mentioned above in #1. 7) Daily permission required from Hennepin County Permits Inspector or Office before beginning work between November 15th and April 15th. 8) Non-Emergency excavations in the paved surface of the roadway will not be permitted unless certified hot mix bituminous is available. 9) Permanent restoration plans must be submitted to the Permits Office for temporary restoration/winter stabilization for work occurring between November 1st and April 30th prior to starting construction. Approval Signature Applicant Tamora Hartman - 05/24/2021 9:14 AM 52da8906ec246a95249c04dea4dd4a6c b6068a6522780d6503631bb0742d6408 #1 Permits Inspector Kurt Weber - 05/25/2021 8:04 AM b86c3fdb325470de8f4be7eef3c0bb56 2789ea369b23aa1c887324fdc081c0e4 #2 Permits Supervisor Michael D. Olmstead - 05/25/2021 8:57 AM 126a5b49d8059b5a17f895fbb972b1e0 63848e04aa3ad1b2f9b93dcab76258f2 Invoice #40786 (05/24/2021) Special Provisions Approvals 169139435E1310042101TEXTTEXTPROJECT DESCRIPTIONWORK ITEMSUPPLIED BYINSTALLED BYREPLACEMENT POLEVERIZONCONTRACTORVERIZON OWNED EQUIPMENTVERIZONCONTRACTORCABLINGCONTRACTORCONTRACTORRAYCAP BOXVERIZONCONTRACTORFIBER HAND-HOLEFIBER PROVIDERFIBER PROVIDERFIBER FROM FIBER HAND-HOLE TO EQUIPMENTCONTRACTORCONTRACTORUNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL RUNCONTRACTORCONTRACTORELECTRICAL RISERSEE UTILITY PLANSEE UTILITY PLANSHEET INDEXSHEETSHEET DESCRIPTIONTITLE SHEETPROJECT INFORMATION, MAPS, DIRECTIONS, & SHEET INDEXSHEET 1SITE PLANSHEET 2ELEVATION, ANTENNA & EQUIPMENT KEY, ANTENNA PLANSHEET 3MOUNTING DETAIL & FIBER HAND-HOLESHEET 4EQUIPMENT DETAILS & PHOTOSSHEET 5ELECTRICAL, FIBER, & GROUNDING DETAILSSHEET 6ELECTRICAL DETAILSSHEET 7PEDESTRIAN & TRAFFIC SAFETY PLANSHEET 8GENERAL NOTESSC 14UTILITY ROUTING PLAN1SURVEYS0-S1STRUCTURAL NOTES & DRAWINGS (BY HERZOG)TITLETITLE SHEETMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 14WN(NAD83)(NAD83)°'"°'"445210.53931641.97APPROX. ADDRESS:LOCATION CODE:534873PROJECT NUMBER:SITE COORDINATES:EXISTING POLE TYPE:EXISTING POLE FINISH:PAINT CODE:POLE DISPOSAL INFORMATION:20191933786G.C. TO COORDINATE WITH CITY OF RICHFIELDALUMINUMBRUSHED SATINNEW POLE MATERIAL:NEW POLE FINISH:BRUSHED SATIN7332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHRICHFIELD, MN 55423ALUMINUMSW 7073 "NETWORK GRAY"DIRECTORYNOTESREPLACEMENT PUBLICLIGHTING STRUCTURESHEET NUMBERSET TYPEPLOT DATESUBMITTAL:INITIAL:DATE:DESCRIPTION:STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:DATE:RFDS:DATE:DESCRIPTION:10801 Bush Lake RdBloomington, MN 55438952.946.4694 voicePROJECT NO:LOCATION CODE:CHECKED BY:SHEET TITLE9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGNMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 147332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHRICHFIELD, MN 55423 53487320191933786WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMTABCONSTRUCTION / BID08-17-20REV. A02-23-21SWSREV. A.103-30-21APM05-07-21REV. 005-07-21SWSSITE INFORMATIONPOLE LOCATIONSITE LOCATION MAPROW CONTACT: CITY OF RICHFIELD 1901 E. 66TH STREET RICHFIELD, MN 55423ASSET OWNER: CITY OF RICHFIELD 1901 E. 66TH STREET RICHFIELD, MN 55423POWER PROVIDER: XCEL ENERGY 5309 W. 70TH ST. EDINA, MN 55439 PHONE: (612) 303-5500VERIZON PROJECT MANAGER: CONTACT: JUSTIN BERG PHONE: (612) 720-0163 EMAIL: justin.berg@verizonwireless.comGROUND ELEVATION:846.2 (NAVD88)ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE/ANALYST: CONTACT: SCOTT KULZER PHONE: (612) 561-9172 EMAIL: skulzer@richfieldmn.govSITE ACQUISITION: BUELL CONSULTING, INC. 720 MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 ST. PAUL, MN 55108 JAMES RIES PHONE: (612) 481-2228CIVIL ENGINEER: CONTACT: JOE POWERS PHONE: (612) 861-9791 EMAIL: jpowers@richfieldmn.govSTRUCTURAL ENGINEER: HERZOG ENGINEERING 530 NORTH 3RD ST., SUITE 230 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401 CONTACT: JOSHUA HERZOG PHONE: (651) 844-1234DESIGNER: DESIGN 1 OF EDEN PRAIRIE 9973 VALLEY VIEW ROAD EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 PHONE: (952) 903-92991.In the event that Special Inspections are not performed in compliance with the contract terms, bid specifications and/or specified form,the General Contractor will be liable for all damages, construction performance, failures, and corrective actions related to the same.2.The following general notes shall apply to drawings and govern unless otherwise noted or specified.3.The work delineated in these drawings and described in the specifications shall conform to codes, standards and regulations that havejurisdiction in the state of MN, and the city of RICHFIELD.4.Requirements and regulations pertaining to R.F. safety codes and practices must be incorporated in the work even though they maynot be listed individually and separately in either the drawings or the specifications.5.Compare field conditions with drawings. Any discrepancies shall be directed to the designer / Engineer for clarification prior tofabrication and/or construction. Submit necessary shop drawings prior to fabrication for approval by the Engineer. No information ordetails on these sheets may be used without the permission of the owner, or the designer / Engineer.6.Do not scale drawings!7.Unless otherwise shown or noted, typical details shall be used where applicable.8.Details shall be considered typical at similar conditions.9.Safety measures: The contractor shall be solely and completely responsible for the conditions of the job site, including safety of thepersons and property and for independent engineering reviews of these conditions. The Engineers' job site review is not intended toinclude review of the adequacy of the contractor's safety measures.10.Within these plans and specifications, "Owner" implies VERIZON WIRELESS.11.The work is the responsibility of the general contractor unless noted otherwise.12.The terms "contractor" and "g.c." refer to the owner's general contractor and the general contractor's sub-contractors. It is the generalcontractor's responsibility to determine the division of work among sub-contractors.13.The general contractor is responsible in obtaining necessary public and private underground utility locate services prior to start ofexcavating / construction.E N G I N E E R I N G L L CH E R Z O G530 North 3rd Street, Suite 230Minneapolis, MN 55401(612) 844 - 1234I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Print Name: _________________________ Signature ___________________________ Date _____________ License # _________ Joshua Herzog42392STRUCTURAL #: 21125005/07/2021 TWUTEEWGGLEGENDSSTEHEHT WSONICOLLET AVE. S.847847 846 846 ETSHEET NUMBERSET TYPEPLOT DATESUBMITTAL:INITIAL:DATE:DESCRIPTION:STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:DATE:RFDS:DATE:DESCRIPTION:10801 Bush Lake RdBloomington, MN 55438952.946.4694 voicePROJECT NO:LOCATION CODE:CHECKED BY:SHEET TITLE9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGNMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 147332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHRICHFIELD, MN 55423 53487320191933786WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMTABCONSTRUCTION / BID08-17-20REV. A02-23-21SWSREV. A.103-30-21APM05-07-21REV. 005-07-21SWSSHEET 1SITE MAPNORTHPOLE OFFSET DETAILCOVERVIEW OF SITEBAERIAL OVERVIEWASCALE:DSITE PLAN1" = 10'-0"E N G I N E E R I N G L L CH E R Z O G530 North 3rd Street, Suite 230Minneapolis, MN 55401(612) 844 - 1234I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Print Name: _________________________ Signature ___________________________ Date _____________ License # _________ Joshua Herzog42392STRUCTURAL #: 21125005/07/2021 SCALE:BANTENNA PLAN1" = 1'-0"NORTHSCALE:AANTENNA AND EQUIPMENT KEYN/ASHEET 2ELEVATION &EXISTING POLEPOLE HEIGHT:19.5'MAXIMUM APPURTENANCE HEIGHT:25.0'PROPOSED POLEPOLE HEIGHT:30.2 AGLMAXIMUM APPURTENANCE HEIGHT:30.2' AGLANTENNA PLANSHEET NUMBERSET TYPEPLOT DATESUBMITTAL:INITIAL:DATE:DESCRIPTION:STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:DATE:RFDS:DATE:DESCRIPTION:10801 Bush Lake RdBloomington, MN 55438952.946.4694 voicePROJECT NO:LOCATION CODE:CHECKED BY:SHEET TITLE9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGNMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 147332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHRICHFIELD, MN 55423 53487320191933786WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMTABCONSTRUCTION / BID08-17-20REV. A02-23-21SWSREV. A.103-30-21APM05-07-21REV. 005-07-21SWSSCALE:CNEW POLE ELEVATION3/16" = 1'-0"E N G I N E E R I N G L L CH E R Z O G530 North 3rd Street, Suite 230Minneapolis, MN 55401(612) 844 - 1234I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Print Name: _________________________ Signature ___________________________ Date _____________ License # _________ Joshua Herzog42392STRUCTURAL #: 21125005/07/2021 SHEET 3SCALE:BFIBER HAND-HOLE LAYOUT3/4" = 1'-0"SCALE:AEQUIPMENT MOUNTING DETAIL1" = 1'-0"SHEET NUMBERSET TYPEPLOT DATESUBMITTAL:INITIAL:DATE:DESCRIPTION:STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:DATE:RFDS:DATE:DESCRIPTION:10801 Bush Lake RdBloomington, MN 55438952.946.4694 voicePROJECT NO:LOCATION CODE:CHECKED BY:SHEET TITLE9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGNMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 147332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHRICHFIELD, MN 55423 53487320191933786WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMTABCONSTRUCTION / BID08-17-20REV. A02-23-21SWSREV. A.103-30-21APM05-07-21REV. 005-07-21SWSMOUNTING DETAIL &FIBER HAND-HOLESCALE:CRAYCAP AND METER ORIENTATIONN.T.S.E N G I N E E R I N G L L CH E R Z O G530 North 3rd Street, Suite 230Minneapolis, MN 55401(612) 844 - 1234I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Print Name: _________________________ Signature ___________________________ Date _____________ License # _________ Joshua Herzog42392STRUCTURAL #: 21125005/07/2021 SHEET 4EQUIPMENT DETAILSSHEET NUMBERSET TYPEPLOT DATESUBMITTAL:INITIAL:DATE:DESCRIPTION:STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:DATE:RFDS:DATE:DESCRIPTION:10801 Bush Lake RdBloomington, MN 55438952.946.4694 voicePROJECT NO:LOCATION CODE:CHECKED BY:SHEET TITLE9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGNMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 147332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHRICHFIELD, MN 55423 53487320191933786WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMTABCONSTRUCTION / BID08-17-20REV. A02-23-21SWSREV. A.103-30-21APM05-07-21REV. 005-07-21SWSSCALE:DSITE PHOTON.T.SSCALE:ESITE PHOTON.T.SSCALE:FSITE PHOTON.T.STUFF-SEAL BUSHING LISTPART #BUSHING SPEC# OFHOLESØ OF EACHHOLEHUB SIZERSR-500-2SRB-500-22.500/.3751 1/2"RSR-508-2SRB-508-220.51 1/2"RSR-510-2SRB-510-220.6251 1/2"RSR-506-3SRB-506-330.3751 1/2"SCALE:ATUFF-SEAL BUSHINGN.T.SCTYPICAL SIGHT LINE DETAILWHERE APPLICABLESCALE:BRF WARNING SIGNSN.T.SE N G I N E E R I N G L L CH E R Z O G530 North 3rd Street, Suite 230Minneapolis, MN 55401(612) 844 - 1234I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Print Name: _________________________ Signature ___________________________ Date _____________ License # _________ Joshua Herzog42392STRUCTURAL #: 21125005/07/2021 SHEET 5SHEET NUMBERSET TYPEPLOT DATESUBMITTAL:INITIAL:DATE:DESCRIPTION:STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:DATE:RFDS:DATE:DESCRIPTION:10801 Bush Lake RdBloomington, MN 55438952.946.4694 voicePROJECT NO:LOCATION CODE:CHECKED BY:SHEET TITLE9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGNMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 147332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHRICHFIELD, MN 55423 53487320191933786WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMTABCONSTRUCTION / BID08-17-20REV. A02-23-21SWSREV. A.103-30-21APM05-07-21REV. 005-07-12SWSELECTRICAL, FIBER &GROUNDING DETAILSSCALE:AGROUNDING DIAGRAMN.T.SSCALE:AGROUNDING DIAGRAMN.T.SSCALE:BEQUIPMENT MOUNTING/LAYOUT DETAILS1/2" = 1'-0"SCALE:ECONDUIT LAYOUT1/2" = 1'-0"SCALE:CTYPICAL RAYCAP ONE-LINE DIAGRAMN/ASCALE:DCONDUIT PLAN1" = 1'-0"BREAKAWAY CONNECTOR MATRIXDESCRIPTIONIDEAL CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION* IDEAL SLK MODEL ##2 OR #3 CU VZW SECONDARYNON-FUSED CRIMP BREAKAWAY30-C1212N#6 - #10 CU VZW BRANCH CIRCUITCONDUCTORS TO/FROM NODE BREAKAWAY30-C1616N#2 - #12 SET SCREW CITY LIGHTINGCIRCUIT DEAD ENDEDNON-FUSED, CITY STREET NEUTRAL LIGHTINGCIRCUIT #2 TO #12 BREAKAWAY30-S1212N#2 - #12 SET SCREW CITY LIGHTINGCIRCUIT DEAD ENDEDFUSED, CITY STREET NEUTRAL LIGHTING CIRCUIT #2TO #12 BREAKAWAY30-S1212#2 - #12 SET SCREW CITY LIGHTINGCIRCUIT, NODE IN CIRCUIT STRINGNON-FUSED, CITY STREET LIGHTING CIRCUIT #2 TO#12 "Y" BREAKAWAY30-S2212N#2 - #12 SET SCREW CITY LIGHTINGCIRCUIT, NODE IN CIRCUIT STRINGFUSED, CITY STREET LIGHTING CIRCUIT #2 TO #12 "Y"BREAKAWAY30-S2212* MODEL NUMBERS ARE PROVIDED AS A REFERENCE, CONTRACTOR MAY USE EQUIPMENT05/12/2021 SHEET 6SCALE:AMETER BOX DETAILN.T.SSCALE:BRAYCAP DETAIL3" = 1'-0"ELECTRICAL LOAD ANALYSIS PANELVOLTAGE: 120/240 V -1PH OCCUPANCY: TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERDESCRIPTION OF LOADLOADAMPS AT 240V 1 ØØ AØ BØ CØ NANTENNA POWER X 1.25 =15006.256.25--TOTAL CONNECTED LOAD =6.256.25--SERVICE AMPACITY100100-100SHEET NUMBERSET TYPEPLOT DATESUBMITTAL:INITIAL:DATE:DESCRIPTION:STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:DATE:RFDS:DATE:DESCRIPTION:10801 Bush Lake RdBloomington, MN 55438952.946.4694 voicePROJECT NO:LOCATION CODE:CHECKED BY:SHEET TITLE9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGNMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 147332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHRICHFIELD, MN 55423 53487320191933786WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMTABCONSTRUCTION / BID08-17-20REV. A02-23-21SWSREV. A.103-30-21APM05-07-21REV. 005-07-12SWSSCALE:CONE LINE RISER DIAGRAMN.T.SELECTRICAL DETAILS05/12/2021 SHEET NUMBERSET TYPEPLOT DATESUBMITTAL:INITIAL:DATE:DESCRIPTION:STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:DATE:RFDS:DATE:DESCRIPTION:10801 Bush Lake RdBloomington, MN 55438952.946.4694 voicePROJECT NO:LOCATION CODE:CHECKED BY:SHEET TITLE9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGNMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 147332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHRICHFIELD, MN 55423 53487320191933786WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMTABCONSTRUCTION / BID08-17-20REV. A02-23-21SWSREV. A.103-30-21APM05-07-21REV. 005-07-21SWSSHEET 7PEDESTRIAN &TRAFFIC SAFETY PLANTABLE 1POSTEDSPEED (MPH)DISTANCE BETWEEN SIGNSTAPERBUFFERABCL (SEE NOTE)15100'-0"100'-0"100'-0"45'-0"100'-0"20100'-0"100'-0"100'-0"80'-0"115'-0"25100'-0"100'-0"100'-0"125'-0"155'-0"30200'-0"200'-0"200'-0"180'-0"200'-0"35200'-0"200'-0"200'-0"245'-0"250'-0"40350'-0"350'-0"350'-0"320'-0"305'-0"45350'-0"350'-0"350'-0"540'-0"360'-0"50500'-0"500'-0"500'-0"600'-0"425'-0"55500'-0"500'-0"500'-0"660'-0"495'-0"60500'-0"500'-0"500'-0"720'-0"570'-0"65500'-0"500'-0"500'-0"780'-0"645'-0"NOTES:1. DISTANCES IN FEET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.2. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY EXISTING SPEED LIMIT.3. DISTANCES SHOWN ARE NOT VALID FOR LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAYS. CONSULTSTATE D.O.T MANUAL FOR DISTANCES.4. ADJUST DISTANCES TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT OF THE STATE OR LOCALHIGHWAY AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. SEE NOTE 1/D-502.5. TAPER LENGTHS SHOWN BASED ON 12'-0" LANE WIDTH. SEE NOTE 18/D-502.E N G I N E E R I N G L L CH E R Z O G530 North 3rd Street, Suite 230Minneapolis, MN 55401(612) 844 - 1234I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Print Name: _________________________ Signature ___________________________ Date _____________ License # _________ Joshua Herzog42392STRUCTURAL #: 21125005/07/2021 “”“”“”“”“”“”SHEET NUMBERSET TYPEPLOT DATESUBMITTAL:INITIAL:DATE:DESCRIPTION:STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:DATE:RFDS:DATE:DESCRIPTION:10801 Bush Lake RdBloomington, MN 55438952.946.4694 voicePROJECT NO:LOCATION CODE:CHECKED BY:SHEET TITLE9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGNMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 147332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHRICHFIELD, MN 55423 53487320191933786WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMTABCONSTRUCTION / BID08-17-20REV. A02-23-21SWSREV. A.103-30-21APM05-07-21REV. 005-07-21SWSSHEET 8GENERAL NOTESE N G I N E E R I N G L L CH E R Z O G530 North 3rd Street, Suite 230Minneapolis, MN 55401(612) 844 - 1234I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Print Name: _________________________ Signature ___________________________ Date _____________ License # _________ Joshua Herzog42392STRUCTURAL #: 21125005/07/2021 ETSTNICOLLET AVE. S.W. 74TH ST.SHEET NUMBERSET TYPEPLOT DATESUBMITTAL:INITIAL:DATE:DESCRIPTION:STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:DATE:RFDS:DATE:DESCRIPTION:10801 Bush Lake RdBloomington, MN 55438952.946.4694 voicePROJECT NO:LOCATION CODE:CHECKED BY:SHEET TITLE9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGNMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 147332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHRICHFIELD, MN 55423 53487320191933786WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMTABCONSTRUCTION / BID08-17-20REV. A02-23-21SWSREV. A.103-30-21APM05-07-21REV. 005-07-12SWSSC14UTILITYROUTING PLANNORTHSCALE:AUTILITY PLAN1" = 30'-0"SCALE:BPOWER RUN DETAIL1/8" = 1'-0"05/12/2021 SHEET NUMBERSET TYPEPLOT DATESUBMITTAL:INITIAL:DATE:DESCRIPTION:STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:DATE:RFDS:DATE:DESCRIPTION:10801 Bush Lake RdBloomington, MN 55438952.946.4694 voicePROJECT NO:LOCATION CODE:CHECKED BY:SHEET TITLE9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGNMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 14RICHFIELD, MN 55423 53487320191933786WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMREV. 005/14/2021MTCS/JHREV. 005/14/2021E N G I N E E R I N G L L CH E R Z O G530 North 3rd Street, Suite 230Minneapolis, MN 55401(612) 844 - 1234STRUCTURAL #:2112507332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHS0GENERALSTRUCTURAL NOTES 8'-0" MIN.EMBED2'-0" DIA. CONC. PIER(SEE 2/S1 FOR REINF.)3"CLR.NUT ATANCHOR BOLTBOTTOM (TYP.)(3) #4 BARS @2" O.C. AT TOPUTILITY CONDUITS ATCONC. PIER CENTER(SEE ARCH)2" CLR.3S1GROUND ELEVATION0.0' AGL5'-0" MIN.ANCHOR BOLTEMBED.ANTENNA HEIGHT29.1' AGLPROPOSED TOP OF POLE HEIGHT30.2' AGLPROPOSEDTOP OF LIGHT HEIGHT27.4' AGL2"(3) PROPOSEDANTENNAS W/SHROUDS(1) PROPOSEDRAYCAP3"CLR.CLPOLE (BY OTHERS)PROPOSED METER(SEE ARCH)GALV. NUTAND WASHERTYP.NEW POLE BASE(SEE ELEV.)CONC. PIER(SEE ELEV.-REINF. NOT SHOWNFOR CLARITY)ANCHOR BOLTS BYPOLE MANUFACTURER,MIN. EMBED. = 5'-0"S143/4" CHAMFER, TYP.CONC. PIER(SEE ELEV.)EQUALEQUALEQUALEQUALVERIFY BOLTCIRCLE DIA.NOTE: CONTRACTOR TOVERIFY ANCHOR BOLTPATTERN WITH POLE MANUF.PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.(10) #7 VERT. BARS#4 TIES AT 4" O.C.ALONG ANCHOR BOLTLENGTH, 12" O.C.ELSEWHERE3" CLR.(TYP.)UTILITY CONDUITSAT CONC. PIERCENTER (SEE ARCH)SHEET NUMBERSET TYPEPLOT DATESUBMITTAL:INITIAL:DATE:DESCRIPTION:STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:DATE:RFDS:DATE:DESCRIPTION:10801 Bush Lake RdBloomington, MN 55438952.946.4694 voicePROJECT NO:LOCATION CODE:CHECKED BY:SHEET TITLE9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGNMN MIN RICHMARVEL SC 14RICHFIELD, MN 55423 53487320191933786WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMREV. 005/14/2021MTCS/JHREV. 005/14/2021E N G I N E E R I N G L L CH E R Z O G530 North 3rd Street, Suite 230Minneapolis, MN 55401(612) 844 - 1234STRUCTURAL #:2112507332 NICOLLET AVE SOUTHS1POLE ELEVATIONAND DETAILS1S1POLE ELEVATION3/16" = 1'-0"SCALE:2S1DETAILNO SCALESCALE:3S1DETAILNO SCALESCALE:4S1DETAILNO SCALEEQUIPMENT LOADINGEQUIPMENTMODELQTY.ELEV. CL. (AGL)ANTENNA W/SHROUDSTREET MACRO 6701329.1'RAYCAP BOXRSCAC-133-PS-240126.9'LIGHTMAX. EPA = 2.0 SF127.4'(TOP OF LIGHT)METERUNKNOWNMAX. EPA = 4.2 SF15.5' MAX.SEE SHEET S0 FOR ASSUMEDSOIL REQUIREMENTS GASGASGASGASGASGAS ESTTNICOLLET AVE. S.847847847846 846 © 2020 WIDSETHFILE NUMBER:SCALE:DATE:CHECKED BY:DRAWN BY:AS SHOWNLEGENDDESIGNCONCRETE SURFACE0SCALE ( IN FEET )2040TREE DECIDUOUSGRIDNORTHGEODETICNORTHSIGN POSTGASUNDERGROUND GASSURVEYOR NOTES:ELEC LIGHT POLENORTH MN MIN RICH MARVEL SC142020-10755BTBJMB9/15/2020CATCH BASINSTSTORM MANHOLEELEC STREET LIGHTSHRUBBUILDING WALL HATCHEELEC MANHOLETTELE MANHOLEGATE POSTCHAIN LINK FENCE AGENDA SECTION:OTHER BUSINESS AGENDA ITEM #5. S TAFF RE P ORT NO. 111 CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING 7/13/2021 RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: Rachel L indholm D E PA RTM E NT D IRE C TOR RE V IE W: O TH E R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: C ITY M A NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager 7/7/2021 I T E M F O R C O UNC I L C O NS I D E RAT IO N: Consider the appr oval of the Richfield Energy Action Plan. E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY: Over the past 8+ months, Partners in Energy fac ilitators have helped Richfield staff and Richfield's Energy Action Team c reate an Energy Ac tion Plan. This plan has 3 foc us areas that all contribute to Ric hfield's overall goal of reduc ing greenhouse gas emissions from electric ity and natural gas by 15% (below a 2019 baseline) by 2032. The three focus areas are: Reduce High Energy B urden for Residents; Energy E fficienc y for Residents, Businesses, and Organizations; and Renewable E nergy for Residents, Businesses, and Organizations. Each focus area has tangible goals relating to money saved, residents reac hed, and more. RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: Approve the Energy Action Plan. B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON TEXT City staff met with PiE and Xcel staff in May 2019 to discuss future partnership opportunities. Staff did not have the capacity at that time to start the program. Richfield applied to the Partners in E nergy program in J une of 2020 and was acc epted in J uly. I n Oc tober 2020, Richfield's Climate A ction Plan was approved. There are two goals in it that relate to energy efforts, with multiple objectives and ac tions under eac h goal. Richfield staff met with PiE staff in A ugust 2020 to start the process, including brainstorming team members. The Energy Action Team has 12 members from different areas of the c ity (city staff, residents, businesses, non-profits, schools, etc.) 5 team workshops were held between 10/2020 and 4/2021 to help decide on the plan's mission/vision, goals, strategies, groups to target, and more. The Sustainability C ommission voted to rec ommend the approval of the drafted Energy Ac tion Plan to the C ity Council at their 6/24/21 meeting. B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc): Ric hfield's Climate Ac tion Plan highlights many energy effic iency related ac tions, inc luding "Community stakeholders will write and execute an Energy A ction Plan through partic ipating in Partners in Energy. Among other goals, include a focus on residential energy use and efficiency efforts with marginalized populations in the city." C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G ISSU E S: I n order to get started on the 18 month long implementation plan, energy action plan approval is needed as soon as possible. D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: Most of the ac tions laid out in the plan will be ac complished using existing resources (either through PiE or City staff time). Some projec ts might need some financ ial c ontribution for things like printing educational materials, mailings, or other resources. E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION : None ALT E R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D AT IO N(S): Not approve the P artners in Energy Action Plan at this time. P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S EXP E C T E D AT ME E T IN G: AT TAC H ME N TS : D escripti on Type P i E E xecuti ve S ummary B ackup Materi al Richfield C limate A ction P lan B ackup Materi al P i E E nergy A ction P lan B ackup Materi al Executive Summary Richfield Energy Action Plan A Community-led Plan The City of Richfield invited community leaders, business owners, and residents to usher this plan creation as a part of an Energy Action Team. This team set the plan’s ambition level, contents and grounded the plan in the needs of the Richfield community. Cumulative Avoided Greenhouse Gas Emissions Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency 25,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20,000 15,000 10,000 Plan Impact Business as Usual 5,000 0 13,434 MTCO2e 21, 885 MTCO2e 15,015 MTCO2e 9,699 MTCO2e Avoided Emissions (MTCO2e)Vision “ The City of Richfield is leading equitable action to mitigate climate change by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Our Energy Action Plan gives structure and measure to our goals for energy efficiency and clean energy. Our collaborative effort will serve our residents, businesses and organizations with access to opportunities to adopt sustainable energy practices.” Community Goal Richfield will reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions from electricity and natural gas by 15 percent (below a 2019 baseline) by 2032. Focus Areas Reduce High Energy Burden for Residents Energy Efficiency: Residents, Businesses and Organizations Renewable Energy Residents, Businesses and Organizations Municipal Electric Vehicle Tree Planting at Donaldson Park with Tree Trust Municipal Solar Panels Targets Reduce High Energy Burden–Prioritize work that reduces residences experiencing energy burden and increases connections to resources by reaching 1,325 homeowners and renters by 2026 Renewable Energy–Increase participation in renewable energy programs among residents, organizations, and businesses by 2026 Energy Efficiency–Save residents, organizations and businesses $2.5 million through energy efficiency projects by 2026 Plan Impact The greenhouse gas avoidance of this plan is equivalent to the removal of emissions from about 4,800 passenger vehicles driven for a year. That impact, along with the energy cost savings of this plan, benefit our community members’ health and wellbeing. We look forward to creating new relationships and partnerships as we implement this plan that strengthen our community in the process. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN City of Richfield Table of Contents Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................................page 2 Overarching Climate Action Goals........................................................................................................................page 4 Goal 1: Develop and Promote Energy Efficiency Efforts....................................................................................page 5 Goal 2: Promote Renewable Energy Installation and Purchasing.................................................................page 8 Goal 3: Encourage Sustainable Design and Building Practices.....................................................................page 9 Goal 4: Strengthen and Expand Natural Resource Management.................................................................page 10 Goal 5: Reduce Waste Generated..........................................................................................................................page 12 Goal 6: Improve Access to Local and Healthy Food........................................................................................page 14 Appendix 1: Implementation Tables.......................................................................................................................page 16 Appendix 2: Related 2040 Comprehensive Plan Policies.............................................................................page 20 Appendix 3: Resources.............................................................................................................................................page 21 Page 1 Lifelong learning at Wood Lake Nature Center is an essential part of sustainability and environmental education and action! Page 2 Introduction In Richfield’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, one of the overarching goals was “emphasizing sustainability as a measure to ensure the future economic, environmental and social health of the community”. Sus- tainability efforts are also inherently connected to the rest of the City’s goals. This includes increasing equity, committing to a balanced multi-modal transportation system, providing the best core services, engaging residents with community outreach, and more. Our climate is changing rapidly, with more precipitation (both rain and snow) and warmer temperatures, especially during the winter and overnight (Minnesota Environment and Energy Report Card, 2019). In 2016, transportation surpassed electricity as the largest source of CO2 emissions in MN (Minnesota En- vironment and Energy Report Card, 2019). All of these statistics and more highlight a need for society to change its business-as-usual behaviors and look towards more environmentally friendly ways of life. The predominant lenses through which the climate actions in this plan have been proposed and evalu- ated are mitigation, education, and equity. It is well-known that climate change has and will continue to affect everyone, disproportionately affecting marginalized populations. This includes our elderly, peo- ple of color, disabled, non-English speaking, low-income, and immunocompromised friends, family, and neighbors. It’s important to learn how climate change affects people differ- ently based on so- cio-economic factors. As such a diverse community, Richfield knows the importance of ensuring equity in all services and projects. The Climate Action Plan is no exception, with staff and elected officials ensuring that equity is highlighted in every goal. There are some general aspects in the plan that work to increase equity, like widespread translation of existing and new resources and docu- ments, and working to provide in-person translation as well. Spe- cific actions look at eq- uity on a deeper scale, working to increase tree canopy, healthy food access, complete transportation systems, and decrease financial barriers. Ex- panding access to services helps create a more connected community. Figure 1: Land Surface temperature. Richfield is indicated by the black outline. (Source: Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance) Page 3 Climate change will continue to bring many environmental, social, and resource-based stresses to cities like Richfield. These problems could include heat and disease killing the urban tree canopy. Fewer ma- ture trees and more development increases the urban heat island effect, which has already shown that the average temperature in the cities and first-ring suburbs is several degrees warmer than surrounding rural areas (Smoliak et al, 2015). Figure 1 shows the prevalence of warmer temperatures in Richfield, es- pecially compared to surrounding areas. These warming temperatures lead to a decline in air and water quality as well as a significant increase in health emergencies related to conditions like asthma, COPD, and cardiac arrest. Stresses on bodies of water increase flooding and decrease water quality. Stresses on public health like food supply chain disruptions threaten the well-being of urban populations. Stresses on low income residents and/or those who live in high-risk areas or aging infrastructure affect already marginalized populations, and increase the severity of health-related consequences. Richfield has shown its commitment to more sustainable actions, especially over the past few years. The City joined GreenStep Cities, a continuous improvement program with hundreds of action steps housed under 29 best practice categories, and is currently working to achieve Level 4 status within the program. More information on Richfield’s GreenStep Cities progress can be found by visiting: https://greenstep. pca.state.mn.us/city-detail/12392. Efforts like these adds to the many common municipal practices that have long been the best environ- mental option. However, Richfield needs a plan going forward that prioritizes a larger scale climate ac- tion effort. It is necessary to prepare our community to handle both existing and new conditions that may hinder future daily living, so we can best adapt to these unknown situations. This climate action work plan de- tails actions to help achieve both short- and long-term goals for the City of Richfield’s sustainability efforts. These actions have been influenced by policies outlined in the most recent Comprehensive Plan as well as staff and resident suggestions. There are many actions to undertake and Rich- field will only realize the success of its full potential when everyone works together. Together we can prepare Richfield for the future and see the benefits of our efforts now. This plan will be re-evaluated every year by city staff and the Sustainability Commission to en- sure that the goals and actions included are meeting the city’s needs. This annual review will also look at the progress being made and next steps including additional resources that might be needed to further achieve these actions. In 2019, Richfield bought two Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) to be used in the Engineering and Recreation Departments. Engineering staff only filled up the gas tank 3 times in the first year of driving! Page 4 Overarching Climate Action Goals The City of Richfield has identified the following goals as overarching objectives that encompass nu- merous possible actions. Some of these efforts will strengthen resources found in Richfield, like greens- pace and local food systems, while others focus on resources generated outside of Richfield, including electricity and renewable energy. In addition to responsible consumption and awareness, these climate actions will help reduce the environmental effects and greenhouse gas emissions resulting from current behaviors. 1. Develop and Promote Energy Efficiency Efforts – Understand Richfield’s energy usage and how to reduce it, saving money and helping the environment. a. Energy Initiatives b. Transportation Initiatives 2. Promote Renewable Energy Installation and Purchasing – Reduce reliance on fossil fuel de- rived energy and educate residents and businesses on installation incentives. 3. Encourage Sustainable Design and Building Practices – Ensure design and construction plans integrate environmental best practices and amenities, making the building’s life-cycle more envi- ronmentally efficient. 4. Strengthen and Expand Natural Resource Management – Inventory various natural resources and include the public in restoration and maintenance of trees, parks, and bodies of water. a. Landscaping and Urban Canopy b. Water Quality and Conservation 5. Reduce Waste Generated & Promote Responsible Disposal – Understand how to responsibly dispose of many different goods and materials while promoting a circular, low waste economy. 6. Improve Access to Local and Healthy Food – Increase convenient purchasing opportunities and create more gardening and food production opportunities. Page 5 Goal 1: Develop and Promote Energy Efficiency Efforts Energy Initiatives Emissions from energy generation and usage account for the second highest sector of emissions glob- ally, only behind transportation. When compared to other inner ring suburbs, Richfield falls below the av- erage of tons of CO2 emitted from energy consumption (Figure 2). This also correlates with lower energy consumption compared to other inner ring suburbs. However, because of Richfield’s specific land use, the lower than average energy usage is drastically driven by residential energy consumption, not by commercial consumption. This is reflected in the resi- dential energy costs shown in Figure 3, which shows that Richfield residents pay a fairly average amount per household has paid per day for energy, despite using less energy than average. These costs add up and based on the condition of one’s home, it can add up quickly. “‘Energy Burden’ is the percentage of household income spent on home energy bills. The nation’s average energy burden is roughly 3.5%, but some Minnesotans spend 20-30% of their income on energy” (CERTs, 2020). This is determined in part by the age or maintenance of HVAC systems and other appliances, the amount of heat loss or retention, and general resource usage. These factors tend to disproportionately affect low-income and marginalized groups without funds for large equipment upgrades or the agency as rent- ers to make these changes. Figure 2: The 2017 Energy Emissions of the Inner Ring Suburbs. (Source: Regional Indicators Initiative) Figure 3: 2016 Energy Costs (dollars per household per day) of the Inner Ring Suburbs. (Source: Regional Indicators Initiative) Page 6 It is clear that energy efficiency and reduction efforts would benefit both sectors, saving money and con- serving resources. Richfield has already undertaken several energy efficiency efforts, especially when it comes to the energy usage of municipal buildings. Both the Public Works building and the Water Plant are outfitted entirely with LED lighting fixtures. The Water Plant has also taken part in an Xcel Energy rebate program to upgrade equipment like high service water pumps and other motor upgrades. Other citywide energy actions include converting all stoplights in the city to LED fixtures as well as participating in Xcel and Center for Energy and Environment’s Home Energy Squad program since 2013. Objective 1: Share opportunities to decrease energy costs and lower energy usage with residents and business owners 1.1 Community stakeholders will write and execute an Energy Action Plan through participating in Partners in Energy. Among other goals, include a focus on residential energy use and efficiency efforts with marginalized populations in the city. 1.2 Develop a City webpage that provides information to help residents incorporate energy efficien- cy practices and technology into their lives. Communicate these strategies through social media, newsletters, and e-notifications. 1.3 Encourage commercial and large residential building owners to reduce energy use and increase energy efficiency by retrofitting existing buildings and introducing behavior changes. 1.4 Discuss including energy efficiency tips and improvements as part of point of sale inspections or new homeowner materials. Promote utility rebates for energy efficient product upgrades. Objective 2: Increase the energy efficiency of all municipal buildings and operations 2.1 Track municipal energy, natural gas, and water consumption on B3, an energy benchmarking program. 2.2 Conduct municipal building audits to find efficiency opportunities (behavior change and technol- ogy implementation). Create building-specific improvement plans, optimizing city operations to best conserve energy and save money. 2.3 Replace existing Xcel metered high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights with LED streetlights. 2.4 Develop a program to replace existing Xcel flat rate HPS streetlights with LED streetlights. 2.5 Create and maintain a written inventory of LED and HPS light fixtures in municipal facility and park parking lots. Use this information as a guideline for replacing HPS fixtures with LEDs. Transportation Initiatives In Minnesota, transportation generates the most greenhouse gas emissions. Although freight transpor- tation contributes to this, individual travel makes up a far greater percentage of Richfield’s transportation emissions (Met Council Greenhouse Gas Invento- ry, 2018). While there has been progress in promoting and planning for alternative modes of transportation (public transit, biking, walk- ing, rolling, riding scooters or skateboards, etc), the car continues to be the primary mode of transport for many. Additionally, most of those trips have a single occupant, especially commutes. Figure 4: 2018 Vehicle Miles Traveled for the Inner Ring Suburbs. (Source: Regional Indicators Initiative) Page 7 Richfield is above average for inner ring suburbs when it comes to vehicle miles traveled (VMT). As shown in Figure 4, the city’s statistics do fall in line with many other suburbs. However, when the data is changed to show VMT per household per day, Rich- field rises to the top, driv- ing nearly 80 miles every day. According to the 2017 National Household Travel Survey, 35.2% of all vehicle trips were 2 miles and less and 5% of all trips were under ½ of a mile! This is an area where carpooling and increased transit use would be greatly beneficial. Richfield’s Complete Streets Plan has overseen many transportation infrastructure improvement projects aiming to increase the safety of all people traveling in Richfield. Several pedestrian bridges and under- passes have been constructed to enhance the city’s transportation infrastructure. Re-striping and round- abouts have also helped increase overall safety. One exemplary project was the reconstruction of 76th Street. Reduced from four lanes of concrete to two lanes of asphalt, the right of way was used to add bike lanes, sidewalks, multi-purpose trail, and green boulevards with trees on both sides of the roadway. These projects and more all help reduce transportation emissions and other effects on the environment while also promoting positive public health habits. Objective 3: Reduce city-wide transportation-related emissions and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) 3.1 Share education with residents regarding electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (EV/PHEV) incentives, financing, charging infrastructure (public and private), benefits, etc. 3.2 Continue evaluating the full municipal fleet for vehicle replacement opportunities 3.3 Install charging stations at municipal facilities after integrating more EVs/PHEVs into the fleet. 3.4 Encourage fewer individual in-city staff trips and more carpools. Prioritize using EVs/PHEVs for these shorter trips. 3.5 Review and amend city policies to encourage employees to adopt a telework/in-office split schedule. 3.6 Continue to encourage inclusion of roundabouts into plan- ning and educate the public on the benefits of reducing idling and lowered emissions. Objective 4: Encourage alternate forms of transportation, promoting a healthier mobility network 4.1 Work with partners like Move Minnesota and Commuter Ser- vices to promote and incentivize alternative transportation for staff and residents. 4.2 Share information about the MPCA’s electric bus initiative with local schools. 4.3 Develop more opportunities to educate the public on equity in transportation planning. Figure 5: 2018 Vehicle Miles Traveled per household per day for the Inner Ring Suburbs. (Source: Regional Indicators Initiative) Page 8 Goal 2: Promote Renewable Energy Installation and Purchasing As detailed in the previous goal, energy efficiency and related emissions are a large component of the greenhouse gas emissions reduction challenge. Increasing the amount and production capacity of renewable energy infrastructure helps lower reliance on fossil fuels and reduce emissions from energy production. Richfield is serviced by Xcel Energy, which has set sev- eral goals to increase the percentage of carbon-free energy provided to customers. In 2019, Xcel Energy reached 54% carbon-free energy production in the Up- per Midwest. In 2019, wind power alone supplied 15% of the energy Xcel provided (Figure 6). Implementing different models, like buildings produc- ing their own electricity through solar or geothermal infrastructure, helps build a stronger energy system. Renewable energy generation at individual sites con- tinues to become more financially accessible, strength- ening energy production at varying scales. Many households in Richfield have installed solar pan- els on their homes or garages. Local businesses like Jaguar Land Rover Richfield generate electricity from rooftop solar arrays as well. Additionally, the City has solar panels on five buildings (the Pool, Ice Arena, Public Works, and two liquor stores). A less expensive way to participate in the generation and consumption of renewable energy is to purchase it through Xcel’s Renewable Energy programs, like Windsource and community solar gardens. Over 1,000 house- holds in Richfield currently participate in energy programs like these! Objective 1: Increase city-wide renewable energy purchase and generation 1.1 Promote options for purchasing renewable energy to residents and businesses. Identify afford- able opportunities to increase equity throughout Richfield, working with low income communities and with people of color. 1.2 Conduct solar feasibility study; identify buildings in the city with the most potential and do target- ed outreach. Share grant programs to increase affordability, especially for non-residential sites. 1.3 Develop and distribute an educational brochure outlining current financing incentives and the benefits of installing solar. Objective 2: Increase municipal renewable energy purchasing and infrastructure installation 2.1 Continue to research renewable energy infrastructure options for municipal facilities. • Identify any other municipal buildings with good solar payback potential. • Investigate feasibility of solar thermal hot water systems. • Investigate adding renewable infrastructure in all new construction. 2.2 Investigate viability of making all park trail lighting solar powered. 2.3 After reduction efforts, offset energy use with renewable energy purchasing through Xcel Ener- gy’s renewable portfolio options. Figure 6: 2019 Breakdown of Energy Production in Xcel’s Upper Midwest Service Area. (Source: Xcel Energy Power Generation). Page 9 Goal 3: Encourage Sustainable Design and Building Practices Construction and demolition (C&D) waste includes materials from the renovation, demolition, or construc- tion of buildings and transportation infrastructure. In 2019, Minnesota generated an estimated 10.2 million tons of C&D waste, with around 1.4 million tons of that recorded as landfilled (MPCA). This waste stream presents a great opportunity to divert materials for reuse and extend their lifecycle. With limited space for new construction in Richfield, sustainable design, which looks at the lifespan of a building and plans for emerging technologies is essential. It also takes into account existing natural resources like natural lighting and passive heating to lower a building’s energy footprint after construction. All of these practices result in financial and environ- mental savings over time. Richfield residents are implementing sustainable design features into their own home improvement or construction projects. Many residents have installed solar panels, natural landscaping, passive solar design, additional dwelling units, and more. Richfield’s Community Development department has several environmentally-oriented grant programs, including the Richfield Rediscovered Lot Sale Program, which includes five sustainable construction categories that builders should include in their design plans. Objective 1: Develop and streamline municipal permit process 1.1 Evaluate projects for sustainable opportunities during Administrative Review Committee (ARC) meetings. For projects with city financial support or regulatory approval, develop an amenity point evaluation system. 1.2 Create a guide of financial and planning resources for constructing efficient and sustainable buildings. Share this with builders/developers at ARC meetings. 1.3 Encourage builders/developers to seek Energy Star, MN GreenStar, Xcel’s Energy Efficient Build- ings programs, SB 2030 Energy Standard, or other certifications. 1.4 Review the effectiveness of the City’s affordable housing permit fee reduction program. Investi- gate how to improve the program and revise as needed. Objective 2: Adopt and promote green design strategies 2.1 Encourage deconstruction instead of demolition of properties by sharing information about Hen- nepin County’s deconstruction grant program. 2.2 Review design and construction standards to help ensure projects reduce stormwater runoff rates, volumes, and nutrient loads, and enhance water quality. 2.3 Set lawn design standards to require restoration of soil permeability after construction and in- clude native plants and compost. 2.4 Review and reduce parking maximums to better promote alternative modes of transportation. Require bike parking for all multi-unit housing and commercial developments. 2.5 Request that a developer submit plans during the design review process on how their develop- ment could achieve “solar-ready” and “EV-ready” status. 2.6 Require that new municipal buildings be built using the SB 2030 energy standard and/or a green building framework that includes an equity lens. Richfield’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity constructs affordable housing units in the city. All of their houses are built to meet Energy Star 3.1 standards. Page 10 Goal 4: Strengthen and Expand Natural Resource Management Landscaping and Urban Canopy Initiatives Natural resource and greenspace management is very important to maintaining a healthy ecosystem. This is especially true in urban areas where there are many other factors, like a denser population, that could directly or indirectly harm the environment. For example, having a healthy, mature tree canopy fosters good air quality, mitigates the urban heat island effect, reduces energy use through shading, and helps improve water quality. Richfield’s Public Works Department employs several environmentally beneficial maintenance prac- tices. Select areas in almost all of the city’s parks feature native grasses and wildflowers and are not regularly mowed. This contributes to improving soil health, erosion control, and reducing emissions from mowing. Chemical use in parks has gradually been reduced over the past 10 years, with staff focused on establishing better turf which requires fewer chemicals. Richfield’s parks and streetscape projects have boasted recent efforts to plant and care for increased vegetation, including more trees, bee-friendly medians, designated pollinator garden areas, and newly planted flower beds around sev- eral park signs. Objective 1: Establish land management standards and practices that lower inputs and maximize resilience 1.1 Identify areas in parks and commercial spaces that could be restored to natural habitat or non- turf vegetation. Develop a conversion plan. 1.2 Increase amount of native species planted to provide pollinators and other wildlife a habitat. 1.3 Use compost in landscaping to boost soil health, resilience, and increase water retention. 1.4 Increase invasive species removal in public and private areas. 1.5 Require more greenspace in streetscape design and construction projects. 1.6 Create and implement natural resource management plans for large greenspaces throughout the parks system. Objective 2: Strengthen Richfield’s urban forest 2.1 Update the citywide boulevard tree inventory, identifying vulnerable urban tree canopy. 2.2 Continue to protect mature legacy trees through regular maintenance, disease prevention, and tree-friendly urban planning and construction. Review tree/landscaping policies for single-family and multi-unit developments; amend as needed to maximize replacement opportunities. 2.3 Increase tree canopy percentage; concentrate efforts in low-income and high urban heat areas. 2.4 Continue to increase tree species diversity and communicate efforts to the public, especially as pertaining to residential tree selection and climate adaptive forestry. 2.5 Maintain Tree City USA status and annual tree planting events including Earth Day celebrations. Objective 3: Provide education and outreach on protecting natural resources 3.1 Educate residents and businesses on planting trees adaptable to climate change. 3.2 Revise city code to remove barriers to using native vegetation in landscaping. 3.3 Encourage and educate residents and businesses to convert landscapes to diverse, indige- nous, and drought tolerant flora, including pollinator gardens. Explain why rain gardens aren’t advised in Richfield. 3.4 Increase community education on invasive species identification and removal. Page 11 Water Quality and Conservation Initiatives Less than 1% of the planet’s water is accessible to be used for household use, agriculture, and other human-related uses (USGS). In fact, most of the fresh surface water people use comes from rivers, but they only make up about 1/10,000th of 1% of Earth’s total water supply (USGS)! It’s clear that understanding and improving water quality and con- servation is essential in using the limited supply that we have. Richfield’s Public Works Department manages water quality and conservation measures. This includes seasonal street sweeping to limit pollutant loading in the City’s surface waters. Additionally, the Taft/Legion Lakes treatment system provides regional pollutant load removal and stormwater capacity. All new developments in the City must follow stormwater stan- dards to ensure that extra volume and pollutant loading are both addressed in the planning stage and will not adversely affect the water resources in the area’s watershed.  City code restricts when residents are allowed to irrigate their lawns and gardens (not allowed May 1 to September 30 from 11 am to 4 pm) to prevent excess wa- ter from being used at times when it is more likely to evaporate than infiltrate into the ground. Public Works has also tracked annual winter salt use to reduce excess chlorides from reaching surface waters. Aside from damage to infrastructure (curbs, streets, pipes, and vehicles), excessive road salt applica- tion can be very harmful to aquatic life and have long term impacts to bodies of water. Objective 4: Promote water conservation 4.1 Create ranked list education campaign of easy behavior changes that would reduce water use. 4.2 Develop in person, print, and online water conservation education for residents and business- es. Make education as accessible as possible with translations. 4.3 Provide information to residents on natural landscaping techniques, including low water plants. 4.4 Encourage high efficiency systems (with soil moisture sensors or programmable watering areas) in new installations or system replacements. Objective 5: Improve stormwater management, preserving and enhancing wetlands, streams, lakes, and floodplain areas 5.1 Ensure the City’s shoreline management ordinance is consistent with state requirements. 5.2 Educate residents who want to help restore and reveg- etate shoreline. 5.3 Explore conducting an inventory of pond status and creating improvement plans. 5.4 Develop a salt reduction education program for resi- dents, businesses, and other organizations. 5.5 Promote citywide Adopt-A-Drain efforts with the goal of having all catch basins adopted. 5.6 Audit and re-design stormwater drainage systems to improve litter capture in all parks. Budget for profes- sionally cleaning ponds and removing litter. Public Works Workers Kurt Siebert and Nick Kleve finish some natural landscaping and pollinator garden installation in Monroe Park. Natural landscaping can help prevent shoreline erosion. (Source: MPCA) Page 12 Goal 5: Reduce Waste Generated We use numerous different products in our daily lives, almost all of which come in some sort of non-reu- seable packaging. Once it’s in the trash or recycling, it’s usually not thought of again. However, we incin- erate or landfill our trash and it quickly adds up. Richfield households produce more waste per day than the inner ring suburb average (Figure 6); in 2018, Richfield generated an estimated 41,692 tons of waste total (Regional Indicators Initiative). Besides the large amount of resources used to create these products and production-related emissions, there are significant emissions associated with disposing of waste. This includes household pick-up and the subsequent transportation as well as the greenhouse gases released from landfilling or incineration. Since Richfield generates more waste than average, it follows that the city has a higher than average emission tonnage as well (Figure 7). There are many ways to reduce the amount of waste one produces. A lot of this has to do with more conscious consumption, but proper disposal is also a factor. Figure 8 shows how different waste man- agement methods in Hennepin County have fluctuated over the years, almost all of them far from their related 2030 goal. Richfield has implemented several initiatives to reduce the amount of waste thrown away in the City. Over 800 households have signed up for the residential organics drop-off program, which has diverted several dozen tons of compostable material from incinerators and landfills. Figure 6: Tons of waste generated per household per day in the Inner Ring Suburbs in 2018. (Source: Regional Indicators Initiative)Initiative) Figure 7: Waste emissions (tons of CO2) associated with waste generated in the Inner Ring Suburbs in 2018. (Source: Regional Indicators Initiative) Page 13 The city’s waste reduction efforts currently focus on municipal building systems and staff education, low waste community events like the Farmers Market, and household behaviors. Several city buildings have started organics collection, with more to be rolled out, including areas at the Ice Arena and Pool. Additional citywide re- cycling education and events are always being planned and implemented! Objective 1: Create and share education on how to reduce waste 1.1 Share education and incentives to motivate resi- dents and businesses to reduce waste, recycle, and compost. Promote Hennepin County Mas- ter Recycler and Composter program and Zero Waste Challenge. 1.2 Communicate with residents about events and businesses that promote waste reduction and re- use, such as Fix-it Clinics. 1.3 Develop educational materials that illustrate the impacts of waste generation and reduction be- haviors and share smarter purchasing tips. 1.4 Host a citywide drop-off event to collect materials that cannot be recycled curbside (electronics, household hazardous waste, etc). 1.5 Continue to build a robust education and resource page on the city’s website. Objective 2: Emphasize and expand recycling and organics collection efforts 2.1 Enforce the state recycling statute and undertake an educational campaign to strengthen recy- cling in multi-unit housing and businesses. 2.2 Organize curbside solid waste, recycling, and organics collection by 2022 to increase accessibil- ity and equity and achieve environmental benefits. 2.3 Require that all events held at city facilities (including park shelters) are low or zero waste, follow- ing published city guidelines. Objective 3: Reduce waste generated by municipal staff and operations 3.1 Update the Sustainable Purchasing Policy and annually educate relevant staff on best practices 3.2 Develop a list of environmentally preferred local vendors and environmentally preferable state cooperative purchasing contracts for city purchases. 3.3 Create city operations goals for sustainable material use in projects, solid waste reduction, re- cycling, and organics recycling. Work with the municipal Green Team to create a friendly depart- ment or building competition. 3.4 Develop and implement low waste guidelines for all internal staff events to follow. 3.5 Improve all waste disposal systems in municipal buildings and with the municipal Green Team, coordinate related education for all staff. Figure 8: Historic breakdown of waste disposal methods compared to county goals. (Source: 2019 Hennepin County Recycling Progress Report) Page 14 Goal 6: Improve Access to Local and Healthy Food When it comes to food transportation, the physical distance between farm and table can be pretty long. Additionally, local produce and other food products are usually more expensive than what can be pur- chased at the bigger retail stores, making local, healthy food not as cost-efficient or accessible for many people. With climate challenges affecting food production around the world, it will be essential to pro- duce more of our own food closer to home. This also promotes responsible land management behaviors which will benefit the environment. When people are more involved with growing their own food and are more aware of how much labor and resources go into food production, they are less likely to waste it or throw it away (Nova, 2020). This reduces greenhouse gas emissions and also helps build other environmentally conscious habits by developing relationships and connection to the land. For example, if you know how much your plants rely on clean water for growth, you might start thinking about the health of your local water sources and how to reduce contam- inants in them. This systems thinking approach is very important when it comes to climate action! Historically, there have been a variety of organizations working to increase access to local and healthy food in Richfield. The Richfield Farmers Market has operated from May-October for 30 years, with the Winter Market spotlight- ing more local food vendors. There are several affordable grocery stores in town, and organizations and initiatives like VEAP and Fare For All further increase food access for residents across the city. Residents are allowed to keep bees and chickens per City Code, and there have been a number of community gardens in the City over the years as well. Objective 1: Increase the amount of healthy food grown by Richfield residents, shortening supply chain length and strengthening the community’s resilience 1.1 Support the creation and maintenance of pocket community gardens in parks and other areas identified across the city. • Educate participants on soil testing for contaminants to ensure health and safety. • Establish gardens at schools and con- nect into curricula. • Collaborate on equipment-lending libraries and seed/seedling programs. 1.2 Encourage edible landscapes and garden- ing on various types of properties (homes, businesses, schools, etc). Review and amend code as needed. 1.3 Revise ordinances related to the keeping of bees, chickens, and other animals to better support animal health and husbandry best practices. 1.4 Encourage the creation of community gar- dens to fulfill the green space requirement for new developments. Page 15 Objective 2: Ensure all residents have nearby access to purchasing and consuming healthy food 2.1 Continue to support innovative practices such as mobile food mar- kets and pantries to bring food closer to under-resourced consum- ers. Develop a multi-lingual comprehensive list of local resources for staff to share with residents. 2.2 Explore partnership opportunities to provide education and skill development for families around healthy food selection and prepara- tion. 2.3 Promote Community Supported Agriculture programs through exist- ing programs and partnerships 2.4 Measure proximity of grocery stores to residential areas, specifi- cally pedestrian access within a half-mile radius of grocery stores. Use this information in program development to focus on increasing equity. Page 16 Appendix 1: Implementation Tables Goal 1: Develop and Promote Energy Efficiency Efforts Energy Initiatives Action Item Sector(s) Involved Project Timeframe Potential Start Year GreenStep City Related Action(s) 1.1 Municipal, Residential, Commercial Short-term (2 years) 2020 2.1 1.2 Municipal Ongoing 2021 2.1 1.3 Commercial Short-term 2021 2.4 1.4 Municipal, Residential Short-term 2022 - 2.1 Municipal Short-term; ongoing 2020 1.1, 1.6, 20.1 2.2 Municipal Short-term 2022 1.2, 1.3 2.3 Municipal Short-term 2022 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 2.4 Municipal Short-term 2022 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 2.5 Municipal Short-term 2022 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 Transportation Initiatives Action Item Sector(s) Involved Project Timeframe Potential Start Year GreenStep City Related Action(s) 3.1 Municipal, Residential Ongoing 2022 - 3.2 Municipal Ongoing 2021 13.2, 13.3, 13.6 3.3 Municipal Long-term; ongoing 2023 23.5 3.4 Municipal Short-term launch; ongoing 2022 13.1 3.5 Municipal Short-term launch; ongoing 2021 12.5 3.6 Municipal, Residential Ongoing 2020 11.6 4.1 Municipal, Residential Ongoing 2021 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.6 4.2 Municipal, Education Short-term 2020 - 4.3 Municipal Short-term; ongoing 2021 - Goal 2: Promote Renewable Energy Installation and Purchasing Action Item Sector(s) Involved Project Timeframe Potential Start Year GreenStep City Related Action(s) 1.1 Municipal, Residential, Commercial Short-term launch; ongoing 2021 26.2a 1.2 Municipal Short-term 2023 26.2b 1.3 Municipal Short-term 2023 26.2 2.1 Municipal Long-term 2023 1.7 2.2 Municipal Ongoing 2022 4.5 2.3 Municipal Long-term 2025 15.2 Page 17 Goal 3: Encourage Sustainable Design and Building Practices Action Item Sector(s) Involved Project Timeframe Potential Start Year GreenStep City Related Action(s) 1.1 Municipal, Commercial Short-term 2021 3.3 1.2 Municipal, Commercial Short-term launch; ongoing 2022 2.2 1.3 Municipal, Commercial Ongoing 2021 - 1.4 Municipal Ongoing 2022 2.6 2.1 Municipal, Commercial Short-term; ongoing 2020 22.8 2.2 Municipal, Commercial Ongoing 2021 17.5 2.3 Municipal, Commercial Ongoing 2022 16.2 2.4 Municipal, Commercial Short-term 2021 12.1, 14.1 2.5 Municipal, Commercial Short-term; ongoing 2021 2.2 2.6 Municipal Short-term 2021 3.1 Goal 4: Strengthen and Expand Natural Resource Management Landscaping and Urban Canopy Initiatives Action Item Sector(s) Involved Project Timeframe Potential Start Year GreenStep City Related Action(s) 1.1 Municipal Ongoing 2022 18.5a 1.2 Municipal Ongoing 2022 18.5a 1.3 Municipal, Residential, Commercial Short-term; ongoing 2022 15.5, 16.2, 18.5b 1.4 Municipal, Residential Ongoing 2022 18.8 1.5 Municipal Ongoing 2021 - 1.6 Municipal Long-term; ongoing 2024 10.1 2.1 Municipal Ongoing 2021 - 2.2 Municipal, Commercial Ongoing 2021 16.2, 16.5 2.3 Municipal Long-term; ongoing 2022 16.3 2.4 Municipal, Residential Ongoing 2021 16.6 2.5 Municipal, Residential Ongoing 2021 16.1 3.1 Municipal, Residential, Commercial Ongoing 2021 - 3.2 Municipal, Residential, Commercial Short-term; ongoing 2021 16.5, 17.5 3.3 Municipal, Residential Ongoing 2022 - 3.4 Municipal, Residential Ongoing 2022 18.8 Page 18 Water Quality and Conservation Initiatives: Action Item Sector(s) Involved Project Timeframe Potential Start Year GreenStep City Related Action(s) 4.1 Municipal, Residential Short-term 2021 2.5 4.2 Municipal, Residential Short-term; ongoing 2021 2.5, 20.6 4.3 Municipal, Residential Ongoing 2021 - 4.4 Municipal Ongoing 2021 2.5 5.1 Municipal Short-term 2022 19.4 5.2 Municipal, Residential Ongoing 2022 19.5 5.3 Municipal Long-term 2024 19.5 5.4 Municipal, Residential, Commercial, Others Ongoing 2021 17.6 5.5 Municipal, Residential, Commercial, Others Ongoing 2021 17.3 5.6 Municipal Ongoing 2023 - Goal 5: Reduce Waste Generated Action Item Sector(s) Involved Project Timeframe Potential Start Year GreenStep City Related Action(s) 1.1 Municipal, Residential, Commercial Ongoing 2021 22.2 1.2 Municipal, Residential Ongoing 2021 22.2, 22.4 1.3 Municipal, Residential Short-term 2021 22.2 1.4 Municipal Short-term 2023 - 1.5 Municipal Ongoing 2020 22.2 2.1 Municipal, Commercial, Multi-Unit Housing Long-term 2022 22.6 2.2 Municipal, Residential Short-term 2020 22.3, 22.5, 22.7 2.3 Municipal Ongoing 2021 15.7 3.1 Municipal Short-term launch; ongoing 2021 15.1, 15.4, 15.8 3.2 Municipal Short-term 2021 15.3 3.3 Municipal Long-term 2022 15.5, 22.1 3.4 Municipal Short-term 2021 15.7 3.5 Municipal Short-term launch; ongoing 2021 22.1 Page 19 Goal 6: Improve Access to Local and Healthy Food Action Item Sector(s) Involved Project Timeframe Potential Start Year GreenStep City Related Action(s) 1.1 Municipal, Residential, Schools Long-term; ongoing 2022 27.2, 27.3c 1.2 Municipal, Residential, Commercial Ongoing 2021 - 1.3 Municipal, Residential Short-term 2021 27.2 1.4 Municipal, Multi-Unit Housing Ongoing 2023 27.2 2.1 Municipal Ongoing 2021 27.3 2.2 Municipal, Residential, Community Education Ongoing 2021 - 2.3 Municipal, Residential Ongoing 2021 27.3b 2.4 Municipal Short-term 2021 27.4 Page 20 Appendix 2: Related 2040 Comprehensive Plan Policies Adopted in 2018, Richfield’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan helps the city set goals and policies that improve land use, transportation, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, parks, utilities, and public facilities. Many of these policies tie into the objectives that this climate action work plan highlights as well. The two docu- ments are inherently connected as they both work to improve the municipal services Richfield currently offers while ensuring the overall sustainability of the future of the City. General Policies • “Encourage the use of alternative energy sources and sustainable building practices.” • “Encourage protection of the environment in the day-to-day conduct of City business.” • “Explore opportunities for policy change related to pollinator habitat protection, local food pro- duction and entrepreneurship, the promotion of healthy food retail, and waste reduction.” Goal 1 (Develop and Promote Energy Efficiency Efforts) Policies • “Reduce pollutants through public transit, car-pooling, traffic control, use of berms and trees, and stronger enforcement of pollution policies” • “Incorporate landscaping and aesthetics in all transportation improvements.” • “Make fuel efficiency and alternative fuels a high priority when purchasing vehicles for use by the city.” Goal 2 (Promote Renewable Energy Installation and Purchasing) Policy • “Install solar panels or similar energy sources on public buildings and encourage owners of busi- nesses and private property owners to do the same” Goal 3 (Encourage Sustainable Design and Building Practices) Policy • “Encourage sustainable building practices” Page 21 Appendix 3: Resources Used Anderson, M. and S. 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Energy Action Team Amanda Kueper Resident, Sustainability Commission Chair Daisy Henry Resident Dale Woodbeck Lakewinds Food Co-op Dan Kretsinger Richfield Public Schools Dave Snyder Resident Jenner Moretto Lighten Up, LLC Jillian Harvalis Academy of Holy Angels — Science Department Julie Urban Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Manager Logan Thein Resident Rachel Lindholm Sustainability Specialist, City of Richfield Scott Ramsay City of Richfield Yacaira Rodriguez Zavala MIRA Partners in Energy Team Deirdre Coleman Partners in Energy Community Facilitator Michelle Swanson Community Relations Manager, Xcel Energy Mike Holsinger Partners in Energy Community Facilitator Tami Gunderzik Program Manager, Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy Yvonne Pfeifer Community Energy Efficiency Manager, Xcel Energy This Energy Action Plan was funded by and developed in collaboration with Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy. Richfield Energy Action Plan iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements ..........................................................................................................ii Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2 Our Engagement & Outreach Process ........................................................................ 3 Why We Want an Energy Action Plan ......................................................................... 3 Where We Are Now......................................................................................................... 4 Community Demographics .......................................................................................... 4 Population ................................................................................................................ 4 Housing Stock .......................................................................................................... 5 Income and Energy Burden ..................................................................................... 7 Energy Baseline........................................................................................................... 8 Energy Users ........................................................................................................... 8 Energy Use and Costs ............................................................................................. 9 Greenhouse Gas Emissions................................................................................... 11 Renewable Energy ................................................................................................. 12 Energy Efficiency Program Participation & Savings ............................................... 12 Where We Are Going .................................................................................................... 14 Energy Vision Statement ........................................................................................... 14 Focus Areas .............................................................................................................. 14 Goals ......................................................................................................................... 15 Plan Development ......................................................................................................... 16 How We Are Going To Get There ................................................................................. 17 Strategies and Actions ............................................................................................... 17 Richfield’s Energy Hub ........................................................................................... 17 Focus Area: Reduce High Energy Burden ................................................................. 18 Strategies ............................................................................................................... 18 Focus Area: Energy Efficiency ................................................................................... 19 Residential Strategies ............................................................................................ 20 Business and Organization Strategies ................................................................... 22 Focus Area: Renewable Energy ................................................................................ 22 Residential Strategies ............................................................................................ 23 Business and Organization Strategies ................................................................... 23 Richfield Energy Action Plan iv Strategy Implementation ............................................................................................ 25 Overcoming Barriers and Promoting Benefits: ....................................................... 25 Partnerships and Community Connections: ........................................................... 26 Outreach and Communication Resources: ............................................................ 27 Timeline: ................................................................................................................ 27 Energy Action Plan Impact ........................................................................................ 28 Beyond Energy Action Planning ................................................................................ 30 Electric Vehicles ..................................................................................................... 30 How We Stay On Course .............................................................................................. 31 Data and Reporting.................................................................................................... 31 Project Management and Tracking ............................................................................ 31 Energy Action Team Commitment ............................................................................. 31 Appendix A: Implementation Work Plan ........................................................................ 32 Appendix B: Baseline Energy Analysis.......................................................................... 35 Electricity and Natural Gas Premises ........................................................................ 35 Electricity and Natural Gas Consumption and Trends by Sector ............................... 36 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Trends ................................................................... 37 Energy Costs ............................................................................................................. 37 Program Participation and Savings............................................................................ 38 Renewable Energy Support ....................................................................................... 43 APPENDIX C - METHODOLOGY FOR MEASURING SUCCESS ................................ 44 Community-wide Goal ............................................................................................... 44 Assumptions........................................................................................................... 44 How to Measure ..................................................................................................... 45 Energy Burden Focus Area Goals ............................................................................. 46 Assumptions........................................................................................................... 46 How to Measure ..................................................................................................... 46 Renewable Energy Focus Area Goals ....................................................................... 47 Assumptions........................................................................................................... 47 How to Measure ..................................................................................................... 47 2019 Xcel Energy Programs Included in Baseline ..................................................... 48 Appendix D: Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy Planning Process ................................ 49 Richfield Energy Action Plan v About Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy .................................................................... 49 Plan Development Process ....................................................................................... 49 Appendix E: Glossary of Terms ..................................................................................... 52 Appendix F: Implementation Memorandum of Understanding ...................................... 55 City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 1 City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 2 INTRODUCTION Richfield is a unique community, rich in diversity and residents who care for each other and the progress of the community. Richfield has strived to reduce our city’s greenhouse gasses to have a positive impact on climate change. As part of those efforts, Richfield approved a Climate Action Plan in 2020 that laid out six goals, including developing and promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy actions. As a next step to that work, this Energy Action Plan assigns strategies, measurements, and action steps to those goals. In addition to these plans, the City created a sustainability commission and committed to other sustainability and resiliency practices, such as waste reduction and natural resource management. The City of Richfield is committed to doing this work alongside our residents to ensure community-led actions and outcomes. Who are we talking about? We, Our, and the City refer to the city of Richfield Community refers to the broader Richfield Community Energy Action Team is the group of individuals who’s input created our Energy Action Plan Energy Action Plan refers to this document created for the City of Richfield City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 3 Our Engagement & Outreach Process The creation of this Energy Action Plan was a six-month process to help support our community, characterize our energy use, identify our energy-related goals, and develop engaging strategies to guide change toward our energy future. Starting in November 2021, the Energy Action Plan was driven by a series of planning workshops with a planning team committed to representing local energy priorities in collaboration with City of Richfield and Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy. By the numbers, we engaged the City of Richfield, the Energy Action Team, and broader community with four surveys, five workshops, 15 participants, a community-wide energy survey, and many more interactions with other stakeholders. See Appendix D for more information about the planning process and Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy. Why We Want an Energy Action Plan Richfield's interest in working with Partners in Energy was rooted in a strong commitment and recent push to elevate sustainability efforts citywide. Our elected officials, residents, municipal staff, and business leaders are eager to undertake new environmental initiatives, including energy efficiency practices. Partners in Energy was identified as a collaboration that would help jump-start Richfield's larger-scale sustainability efforts by focusing on the roles that energy consumption, reduction, and efficiency play in our lives and activities in Richfield. The Energy Action Plan process helps develop energy efficiency and renewable energy education and actions for everyone who lives, works, or learns in Richfield, and coordinates efforts between residents, businesses, community organizations, municipal staff, and utilities. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 4 WHERE WE ARE NOW An integral part of the Partners in Energy planning process is reviewing community demographics and historic energy data to inform our understanding of the community and its energy baseline. See Appendix B for a comprehensive picture of Richfield’s baseline energy data. Community Demographics Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Metropolitan Council informed the team about Richfield’s community makeup, helping us to better understand the characteristics of our population and residences. Population According to the Metropolitan Council Community Profile, Richfield’s population stands at 36,993 people, living in 15,352 households. The median age in Richfield is 35.7 years, slightly younger than Minnesota’s 38.0 median age.1 1 2019 American Community Survey One-Year Estimates Figure 1: Richfield Population by Race and Ethnicity (Source: Metropolitan Council) 3.6% 6.9% 10.8% 17.5%60.7% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, non-Latinx (0%) American Indian alone, non-Latinx (0.2%) Some other race alone, non-Latinx (0.3%) More than one race, non-Latinx (3.6%) Asian alone, non-Latinx (6.9%) Black alone, non-Latinx (10.8%) Hispanic or Latinx (17.5%) White alone, non-Latinx (60.7%) City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 5 Richfield is a diverse city. The population has grown much more diverse over the past 30 years. In 1990, Richfield’s population was 93% white, with Hispanic residents accounting for 1% and Black residents 2%. The most recent data available, shown in Figure 1 above, indicates that Richfield is much more diverse today. Housing Stock Richfield’s housing history is like many first-ring suburbs in the Twin Cities. With its land available for development and attractive proximity to employment centers in both Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Richfield boomed in the 1940s and 1950s. The composition of Richfield’s housing stock indicates that the majority of homes , having been built before today’s more rigorous energy efficiency codes, are likely to see substantial benefits in terms of increased efficiency and comfort from programs like home energy audits. Most of Richfield’s housing stock consists of single-family building and multi-family buildings with five or more units. 4% 17% 38% 13% 8%9% 5%5% 1% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% Built 1939 or earlier Built 1940 to 1949 Built 1950 to 1959 Built 1960 to 1969 Built 1970 to 1979 Built 1980 to 1989 Built 1990 to 1999 Built 2000 to 2009 2010 or laterPercent of Total Homes BuiltConstruction of Richfield Homes Figure 2: Richfield's Home Construction (Source: Met Council) City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 6 Figure 3: U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Census and Metropolitan Council Housing Stock Estimates Figure 4: Richfield Boundary Map with Multi-Family Building Concentration (Sources: MN DNR, MnGee, Esri, Xcel Energy) City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 7 Income and Energy Burden Richfield is a solidly middle-class city. According to the Metropolitan Council, median household income is $63,400, lower than the metropolitan area median income ($76,900). One measure that indicates the role that energy expenses play in a household’s quality of life is called “energy burden.” Energy burden is the percentage of household income spent on home energy bills. A “high energy burden” means more than 6% of inco me is spent on home energy bills. A “severe energy burden” means more than 10% of income is spent on home energy bills.2 In Richfield, average energy burden is 2%, but the numbers vary substantially based on a household’s income.3 The energy burden data for Richfield indicates that for those whose income is 0% to 30% of the area’s median income, energy cost burden is 9% of their income. 2 ACEEE definition of “Energy Burden” 3 Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Lead Tool: https://www.energy.gov/eere/slsc/maps/lead-tool. 6% 2%2%2%1% 3% 1%1%1%1% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 0% - 30%30% - 60%60% - 80%80% - 100%100%+Energy Costs as a Percent of IncomeArea Median Income Energy Burden in Richfield Avg. Energy Burden (% Income) (Electricity)Avg. Energy Burden (% Income) (Gas) Figure 5: Richfield Energy Cost Burden (Source: MN Lead Tool Data) City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 8 Figure 6: Richfield's Income-Eligible Household Concentration Map Energy Baseline Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy provided data on energy use, participation counts, and utility energy conservation program savings for the City of Richfield, as detailed in the following sections. Electricity data from Xcel Energy and natural gas data from CenterPoint Energy was used to create a three -year baseline from 2017–2019. Energy Users There are 16,829 premises in Richfield, a unique combination of service address and meter.4 For residential customers, this is the equivalent of an individual hou se or dwelling unit in a multi-tenant building. For business customers, it is an individual business, or for a larger business, a separately metered portion of the business’s load at that address. The majority of Richfield premises are residential (15,716), followed by commercial and industrial (1,012) and municipal (101), as shown in Figure 7, below. 4 See Appendix E for a complete glossary of energy terms. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 9 Energy Use and Costs In 2019, Richfield residents and businesses consumed 206.4 million kWh of electricity and 16.3 million therms of natural gas, spending $35.3 million on energy in all sectors. Commercial and industrial premises, which represent 6% of total premises, consumed 53% of electricity and 40% of natural gas in 2019. Comparatively, residences make up 93% of all premises and consumed 44% of electricity and 59% of natural gas in 2019. Municipal premises, which were measured separately from the other premises, represent 1% of all premises and consumed 4% of electricity and 1% of natural gas in 2019. Figure 8: 2019 Energy Consumption (Source: Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy) Residential 93% Commercial & Industrial 6% Municipal 1% Premise Count Residential Commercial & Industrial Municipal Figure 7: Richfield 2019 Premise Count Residential 43%Commercial and Industrial 53% Municipal 4% Electricity (kWh) Residential Commercial and Industrial Municipal Residential 60%Commercial and Industrial 39% Municipal 1% Natural Gas (therms) Residential Commercial and Industrial Municipal Residential 54%Commercial and Industrial 44% Municipal 2% Total Energy (MMBtu) Residential Commercial and Industrial Municipal City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 10 The average Richfield residential customer spends $1,200 per year on energy. Commercial and industrial premise spending varies with the size of the business (e.g., a retail store versus a large industrial facility) but averages $15,300 per year on energy costs per premise. Sector Electricity Costs Natural Gas Costs Costs per premise Municipal $785,532 $140,560 $9,200 Commercial & Industrial $11.8 million $4.0 million $15,611 Residential $12.1 million $8.1 million $1,287 Figure 10: Average Energy Costs Residential 55%Commercial and Industrial 43% Municipal 2% Total Energy Costs ($) Residential Commercial and Industrial Municipal 8 10 10 6 7 7 14 17 17 0 3,000 6,000 9,000 0 3 5 8 10 13 15 18 20 2017 2018 2019 Heating Degree Days (HDD)thermsMillionsNatural Gas Consumption Municipal Commercial and Industrial Residential HDD 93 99 94 118 119 113 8 8 8 219 226 215 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 0 50 100 150 200 250 2017 2018 2019 Cooling Degree Days (CDD)kWhMillionsElectricity Consumption Municipal Commercial and Industrial Residential CDD Figure 11: 2017–2019 Electricity and Natural Gas Consumption by Sector (Source: Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy) Figure 9: Total average energy cost by sector City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 11 Breaking out consumption by fuel source over the baseline shows how energy use has changed over the past three years. Total electricity consumption decreased 2% between 2017 and 2019, and natural gas consumption increased 16% for the same time period. The increase in natural gas consumption aligns with an increase in heating degree days. Greenhouse Gas Emissions In 2019, Richfield’s energy use resulted in 161,700 MTCO2e of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. This is equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions from 35,172 passenger vehicles driven for one year.5 Residential premises account for the largest percentage of emissions, representing 52% of total energy-related greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. Figure 12: Green House Gas Emissions by Sector (Source: Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy) 5 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator. Residential 52% Commercial and Industrial 46% Municipal 2% 2019 GHG Emissions 161,727 Total MTCO2e City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 12 Renewable Energy Local renewable energy use is a result of both customer subscription programs and on - site installations. In 2019, 904 residential premises and one commercial and industrial premise subscribed to a renewable energy subscription program through the utility. These programs are a way to access renewable energy direct from the utility at 100kWh intervals to provide some or all a premises’ electricity. Participation in Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards® on-site solar incentive program, allows homes and businesses to install solar panels onsite and sell the energy back to the utility for any excess produced beyond the premises’ use. This program had 12 business participants and 24 residential participants in 2019, whereas Solar*Rewards Community®, a third-party subscription solar garden program gained 211 residential premises participating, and 2 commercial and industrial premises. This program allows you to subscribe to a community solar garden near you to get your electricity . Table 1: Richfield Renewable Energy Participation 2019 (Source: Xcel Energy) Total Renewable Energy Subscriptions Residential Commercial & Industrial Subscriber Count 904 1 Total Annual Electricity Subscribed (kWh) 2,742,098 1,200 Other Renewable Energy Program Participation Residential Commercial & Industrial Solar*Rewards Community® 24 12 Solar*Rewards® 211 2 Total Annual Electricity (kWh) 1,200,227 855,771 Energy Efficiency Program Participation & Savings Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy offer programs to Richfield residents and businesses to increase energy efficiency at their homes or buildings. Rebates for new equipment, audit programs, and discounted and no -cost energy measures are available in addition to load management programs. From 2017 to 2019, more than 3,600 Richfield residents and businesses participated in energy efficiency programs, r esulting in savings of over 11 million kWh of electricity. Richfield residents and businesses strongly favor ed just a few of Xcel Energy’s efficiency programs. Nearly all savings during the baseline period were attributable to five residential and five commercial/industrial programs. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 13 Table 2: Xcel Energy Efficiency Program Contributions to Energy Savings Residential DSM Program Average Annual Participation Average Annual Electricity Savings (kWh) Residential Heating 188 126,057 Residential Cooling 255 67,904 Refrigerator Recycling 70 59,003 Home Energy Squad 58 55,025 Home Energy Savings Program 24 16,473 Percent of Total 54%96% 3-Year Baseline Commercial DSM Program Average Annual Participation Average Annual Electricity Savings (kWh) Lighting Efficiency 45 2,396,424 Small Business Lighting 31 731,920 Data Center Efficiency 0 109,009 Motor Efficiency 2 46,564 Cooling 6 45,398 Percent of Total 79%98% 3-Year Baseline Table 3: CenterPoint Energy Efficiency Program Contributions to Energy Savings Residential Program Average Annual Participation Average Annual Gas Savings (Therms) Natural Gas Efficiency Rebates 701 54,423 Air Sealing & Insulation Projects 33 6,497 DIY Home Efficiency Kits 226 5,193 Home Energy Squad (Audit & Direct Install)64 2,323 New Home Natural Gas Efficiency Projects 10 1,365 Percent of Total 35%68% 3-Year Baseline Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family Program Average Annual Participation Average Annual Gas Savings (Therms) Natural Gas Efficiency Rebates 74 42,163 Percent of Total 100%100% 3-Year Baseline City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 14 WHERE WE ARE GOING Energy Vision Statement During the planning process, the Energy Action Team created a vision statement for this Energy Action Plan. This statement helped guide the planning process and reflects the intention of the community. The City of Richfield is leading equitable action to mitigate climate change by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Our Energy Action Plan gives structure and measure to our goals for energy efficiency and clean energy. Our collaborative effort will serve our residents, businesses , and organizations with access to opportunities to adopt sustainable energy practices. Focus Areas To achieve a community-wide commitment to energy stewardship, the Energy Action Team identified the following focus areas to prioritize strategies and resources. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 15 These focus areas were chosen to provide a holistic approach to energy stewardship after careful thought about Richfield’s demographics, buildings, and businesses, as well as residents’ hopes for an energy future. Goals Working together, the Energy Action Team set near- and long-term goals for each focus area to measure success: Reduce High Energy Burden — Prioritize work that reduces the number of residences experiencing energy burden and increases connections to resources by reaching 1,325 homeowners and renters by 2026. Energy Efficiency — Save residents, organizations, and businesses $2.5 million through energy efficiency projects by 2026. Renewable Energy — Increase participation in renewable energy programs among residents, organizations, and businesses by 2026. All of the focus area goals then show an overall community-wide goal to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions from electricity and natural gas consumption 15% below a 2019 baseline by 2032. Reduce High Energy Burden Energy Efficiency: Residents, Businesses, and Organizations Renewable Energy: Residents, Businesses, and Organizations City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 16 PLAN DEVELOPMENT During this plan’s development, the U.S. Census community data showed that nearly 25% of Richfield residents spoke Spanish as a 1 st language. In order to make decisions in the planning process that were inclusive of the Spanish speaking population, a Spanish-language survey (along with and English version of the survey) was conducted to better understand the energy priorities program awareness of Richfield residents. Those findings inform the Energy Action Team as they created priorities and strategies. Both the City and Energy Action Team wanted good representation from community members that were representative of a true cross section of Richfield. The community removed barriers to participating on the team to ensure the community representation, with the understanding that volunteerism is a privilege that the community members may not have. The plan development process was community-led from the ambition level to the action items. Figure 13: Screen capture of Richfield's planning meeting 5 City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 17 HOW WE ARE GOING TO GET THERE In order to accomplish the goals of this plan , our City and community must work together to take specific actions that will accomplish energy savings and renewable energy adoptions. The following section outlines those specific actions that the Energy Action Team built by asking “What are we going to do to accomplish our goals?” and “How are we going to that work?”. Strategies and Actions Richfield’s Energy Hub Richfield hopes to give residents a place to go to obtain any local energy-related information that they might need in an easily accessible and navigable web-based platform on our website. This can be a source for residents and businesses in our community to start research on everything from energy assistance to local incentives for energy -related projects. It will also be a place to update the community on current and relevant policies, resources, and opportunities. The Energy Hub will also provide resources in multiple languages and offer a feedback mechanism. This is the first step of the Energy Action Plan implementation and will develop with resources over the course of execution of the strategies. Actions for this strategy include: • Creating short videos for each energy topic area in multiple languages to share on the Resource Hub and social platforms • Sharing local, statewide, and federal financial incentives for energy projects for businesses and homes • Updating resources as state, federal, and utility programs and incentives evolve City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 18 • Providing a way for residents and businesses to ask questions or add resources to the Hub Focus Area: Reduce High Energy Burden According to the Department of Energy, our community members with the lowest incomes are paying the highest percentage of that income on utility bills. Reflecting on Richfield’s energy burden statistics, the Energy Action Team decided that to do the work of the plan equitably it was important to focus on supporting community members experiencing high energy burden . Strategies Strategy 1: Create a campaign to reach under-resourced residents that outlines free programs and rebates for efficient appliances, lighting, and other cost-saving measures. Reducing individual home energy costs can save residents money on utility bills. Two easy ways to save are through efficient lighting and appliances. There are currently resources available to Richfield residents, so showcasing those easy steps in a campaign are a good first step to supporting energy-burdened households. Actions for this strategy include: • Create outreach materials with the audience of elderly residents in single -family homes to help access audits and free or reduced -cost programs. • Create a resource document for social service organizations to use in outreach. • Conduct a campaign for free or income-qualified resources that prioritizes high- density housing areas of the city. • Create multiple/dual language flyers for tabling at events and other outreach opportunities. Strategy 2: Spotlight and promote affordable renewable energy opportunities to increase access to renewable energy for under-resourced residents. Currently, access to renewable energy options can add up-front costs to utility bills. This deters participation by and benefits to our under -resourced community members. Sharing free and reduced ways of participating in renewable energy options will be a way to include all residents in opportunities. Actions for this strategy include: • Identify, and promote existing sources of program funding for income-qualifying households to allow for no- or low-cost participation in renewable energy programs. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 19 Strategy 3: Conduct renter education and outreach to promote behavior change opportunities and landlord engagement. Many people experiencing energy burden in Richfield are renters who are paying utility bills.6 We can share energy-saving behavior changes and measures that renters can pursue and offer guidance in talking with landlords about energy efficiency practices that renters may not be able to undertake alone. Actions for this strategy include: • Create behavior change campaign materials aimed at saving energy in the homes of renters and encouraging landlords to implement energy savings projects. • Coordinate this campaign to overlap with outreach to multi-family buildings as well as single-family rental properties. Strategy 4: Create partnerships with social service and other organizations across sectors of community to connect with seniors, under -resourced populations, non-English speakers, and small businesses. The City of Richfield has limited community connections and relationships with community leaders and social service organizations. We hope to develop stronger relationships with those community organizations while sharing relevant energy information for specific under-resourced resident audiences and gaining insight into what our community members who experience high energy burden might need. Actions for this strategy include: • Gather input from partners for recommendations on outreach materials needed, or platforms for reaching audiences. • Create digital and paper communications based on recommendations from partner organizations with resources to reduce utility bills and work with social service organizations to distribute. Focus Area: Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is the first step toward energy-cost savings for our residents, businesses, and organizations. This means existing homes and buildings undergo projects to decrease energy loss and that new homes and buildings are built in more efficient ways. Because of Richfield’s older housing stock and buildings, this is an important focus area for the Energy Action Team. 6 Source: Low-Income Energy Affordability Data (LEAD) Tool (https://www.energy.gov/eere/slsc/low- income-energy-affordability-data-lead-tool) City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 20 Residential Strategies Strategy 1: Conduct a residential energy efficiency campaign . Residents make up most of the premises in Richfield, which means each resident taking environmental action could lead to a great collective impact. Removing gaps in walls, windows and door frames, especially in older properties, can reduce energy loss and waste. Adding efficient lighting, appliances, and equipment can aid in efficiency and cost savings for households. Actions for this strategy include: • Promote the Home Energy Squad® and citing incentives for participation. • Share stories via the City newsletter and social media of homeowners who have had a Home Energy Squad visit. • Share do-it-yourself tips for homeowners and renters to reduce energy use at home. Strategy 2: Develop energy efficiency recommendations and improvements to include in point-of-sale inspections and new homeowner materials . The City of Richfield has an opportunity to share resources and best practices for energy efficiency during point-of-sale inspections and materials that are sent to new homeowners. Having those touchpoints means that we can share cost-saving measures and keep people in their homes longer. Actions for this strategy include: • Create new materials and distribute printed and electronic copies to relevant stakeholders in these areas. Strategy 3: Create an energy efficiency kit for community l eaders (faith and social organizations, teachers, etc.) to help share information and opportunities with networks. Our teachers and community leaders have strong networks and relationships and often can hold educational opportunities that overlap with exis ting events or curriculum. Providing an easy energy kit for use with these various audiences can be a great way to interact with parts of the community that we wouldn’t otherwise reach. Actions for this strategy include: • Create instructional materials and resources for teachers and student sustainability clubs that explain how to use the kits for outreach and challenges. • Create materials and resources for faith organizations to use with congregants . • Create materials and resources for residents to engage personal networks . City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 21 Strategy 4: Develop and launch a neighborhood or block energy efficiency challenge. Richfield’s strong neighborhood networks and participation in neighborhood -led events provides opportunities to both continue to develop relationships with neighborhood residents and to draw on the networks of those neighborhood leaders. Actions for this strategy include: • Create engagement materials to explain the structure of the challenge and share a success story of a community member who saved energy. • Engage Night to Unite, other organized block captains, or neighborhood leaders and organizations to lead the challenges and report successes . • Publicize the outcome of the event in local media and assess potential for continuing as an annual event. Strategy 5: Create and conduct community education programs around energy efficiency topics with Wood Lake Nature Center. Richfield residents already participate in community education opportunities. Providing a relevant energy education program could feed this interest while educating them about actions to take at home. Actions for this strategy include: • Develop a list of potential energy topics based on interest gauged through a community survey or suggestions from community members . • Leverage nature center educational event dates — scheduling energy topics and securing speakers as appropriate. • Create a contact list of interested community members and attendees for communication on future opportunities. Strategy 6: Include energy topics in existing community events with schools, businesses, residents, or students to ask people to take action around energy at home. We can engage a wide audience during Richfield events that attract residents, businesses, and organizations to participate. Events provide a great opportunity to ask people to commit to taking action and to be able to provide relevant resources to those individuals and answer questions on the spot. Actions for this strategy include: • Develop a list of community events in Richfield with organizer contact information and dates. • Identify and secure three community events that an Energy Action Team member, an energy expert, or City staff can participate in. • Create or acquire existing materials relevant to current Energy Action Plan strategies. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 22 Business and Organization Strategies Strategy 7: Encourage commercial and large building owners to reduce energy use and increase energy efficiency through an outreach campaign . Large businesses and buildings in Richfield can equate to large energy savings ability for even one project and have greater potential to have the capital to undergo an energy project. Reaching these building owners can be crucial in reaching our energy and climate goals. Actions for this strategy include: • Create email campaign and mailers to promote utility rebates for energy efficient product upgrades. • Partner with the Chamber of Commerce to distribute materials. Strategy 8: Reach out to multi-family buildings (5+ units) to complete a free audit. Multi-family buildings are the second largest type of housing in Richfield according to the Metropolitan Council data. The building owners and managers are typically the decisions makers for the building’s audits and projects. Reaching this audience is key to addressing energy efficiency in multi-family buildings. Actions for this strategy include: • Create a list of multi-family buildings and an owner/manager contact list. • Create talking points and a packet of materials to be mailed or emailed. • Follow up with a phone call ask to participate in Xcel Energy’s Multi-Family Building Efficiency program (with largest buildings prioritized). Strategy 9: Create and conduct a business lighting outreach campaign to use grants (City and other), rebates, and low-interest loans. Richfield has a strong business community that is vital to the city’s success. Lighting can be an easy and low-cost opportunity for businesses to save on energy costs. Actions for this strategy include: • Create materials for the contractor audience to help guide lighting installations as a part of upgrades to businesses. • Create outreach materials aimed at saving businesses costs on lighting . • Conduct outreach to contractors and targeted mailing or outreach . Focus Area: Renewable Energy Richfield already has momentum in the renewable energy space, so it was important for the Energy Action Team to support and continue that momentum by including renewable energy education and projects in this plan. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 23 Residential Strategies Strategy 1: Conduct an outreach campaign to residents that highlights participation options, newest technologie s, and installation costs and benefits over time. Current participation in renewable energy programs have an up -front cost associated. Demonstrating the potential for long-term savings may help overcome hesitancy in participation. Once a home is efficient, the next step to green up the remainder of that energy use would be to use renewable energy. There are several ways to use renewable energy, including subscription and installation programs. Actions for this strategy include: • Create a step-by-step guide for residents to understand and access renewable options. • Launch a Windsource® sign-up campaign focused on residents who don’t qualify for solar. • Develop and distribute an educational brochure outlining current financing incentives and the benefits of installing solar. Strategy 2: Create and conduct community education programs about rene wable energy topics with Wood Lake Nature Center. There are many nuances to participating in renewable energy programs. Offering a chance for residents to speak directly with a renewable energy expert who can answer their individual questions is important to overcoming participation barriers. This strategy provides that connection. Actions for this strategy include: • Develop a list of potential renewable energy topics based on interest gauged through a community survey or suggestions from community members. • Leverage nature center educational event date(s) — scheduling energy topics and securing speakers as appropriate. • Create a contact list of interested community members and attendees for communication on future opportunities. Business and Organization Strategies Strategy 3: Conduct an outreach campaign to businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations that highlights participation options, newest technologies, and installation costs and benefits over time. Just like residents, businesses and organizations can be hesitant about the up-front costs of renewable energy participation. Communicating the environmental and economic benefits, as well as the potential to generate goodwill from patrons, may help these organizations see beyond the cost barrier. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 24 Actions for this strategy include: • Create a step-by-step guide for businesses and organizations to understand and access renewable options. • Create materials highlighting renewable energy grants and loans as a way to reduce operating costs for small businesses and organizations with no utility account manager. • Conduct outreach to business owners through Xcel Energy communications, Chamber of Commerce, and other cooperative organizations. Strategy 4: Support Richfield Public Works in their effort to upgrade park trail lighting to be solar powered This strategy is included in Richfield’s Climate Action Plan. As an energy strategy, the Energy Action Plan can support this effort with Partners in Energy resources. Actions for this strategy include: • Create a working relationship with Richfield's park lighting project lead and build support where needed with Partners in Energy resources . Strategy 5: Recommend options for adding renewable infrastructure in new construction during development process revi ew. Richfield currently recommends that developers consider renewable energy upon construction. Developing updated materials and messaging that showcase benefits to developers could help achieve more participation from this audience. Actions for this strategy include: • Create new materials for developers to use as reference for renewable best practices and readiness. • Work alongside local developers to increase current renewable energy development recommendations and explore the potential of incentives. Strategy 6: Conduct business outreach for renewable energy grants and loans to reduce operating costs for small businesses with no utility account manager. Richfield’s small businesses are experiencing economic hardship following a 2020 pandemic and economic downturn. This plan focuses on smaller businesses that don’t have access to utility account managers to help them reduce costs so they can remain open and thrive. Actions for this strategy include: • Create a step-by-step guide for businesses to understand and access renewable options. • Conduct outreach to business owners through Xcel Energy communications, Chamber of Commerce, and other collective organizations. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 25 Strategy 7: Create a renewable energy kit for community leaders (churches, social organizations, teachers, etc.) to help them share information and opportunities with their communities. Coordinating with the energy efficiency kit mentioned in a previous strategy, this renewable energy kit will also reach teachers and community leaders who have strong networks, relationships, and opportunities to connect this outreach to their networks. Actions for this strategy include: • Create instructional materials and resources for teachers and student sustainability clubs that explain how to use the kits for outreach and challenges. • Create materials and resources for faith organizations to use with congregants . • Create materials and resource for residents to engage personal networks . Strategy 8: Conduct a solar feasibility study; identify buildings in the city with the most potential and do targeted outreach for solar installations . This is a strategy from Richfield’s Climate Action Plan that the Energy Action Team decided to highlight in this plan as well, since the activities overlap in nature. Actions for this strategy include: • Use solar maps and large business locations to create a list of potential solar projects and do one-on-one outreach with solar option resources. Strategy Implementation The Energy Action Team identified some overall approaches and best practices for reaching Richfield residents that are relevant to all the strategies above: • Meet audiences where they are and make education and materials relevant to audience interest. • Show examples of the action being promoted and ask for commitment from audiences. • Make outreach messaging clear, simple, and visual. • Use networks efficiently and effectively. • Include a method of follow-up in all of the strategies where people have been asked to take an action. Overcoming Barriers and Promoting Benefits: When thinking through the strategies the team thought through some of the barriers and benefits residents and organizations might have to acting on energy efficiency or renewable energy strategies. Recognizing barriers helps create strategies that can overcome them and understanding benefits can help motivate action that reaches beyond barriers. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 26 Barriers Benefits • Lack of access, affordability, equity • Lack of existing program knowledge don’t know where to start • Language barriers • Hard to access renewable energy • Understanding the benefits • Very future oriented • Renewables are politicized • Low priority • Energy Burden • No disposable income • Time and access • Ability to follow through with projects or get to the next step • Fear of the unknown • Excuse/ too difficult • Sense of participation pride • Alternatives are harmful to health • Renewables never run out! • Jobs in green energy • Financial advantage • Brand reputation • Renewables are more accessible and less expensive than ever • It feels good to know you’re participating • You’re part of the change • Energy efficiency benefits everyone • Richfield is a leader! • Businesses can save money and have big impact Partnerships and Community Connections: During plan development there were a number of potential partnerships and community connections recognized that could be assets to the strategies as leaders, connectors or audiences: Figure 14: Energy Action Team Identified Partnerships Faith Organizati ons Municipal buildings Nature Center Richfield Public Schools School Green Teams Chamber leadership Teachers Neighborh ood groups Landlords/ Building Managers City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 27 Outreach and Communication Resources: Communication Channels Other Opportunities for Outreach • Next-door • Neighborhood groups • Mayor/Council newsletters • Facebook community (city and resident) • MIRA Facebook • Night to Unite • PennFest • Community education • MIRA events • Red, White and Blue Days • Unity in the Community (May) Timeline: All the strategies identified in this plan are intended to be completed or begun between July 2021 and December 2022 during the implementation phase of the Partners in Energy process. During this period the City will have Partners in Energy support in energy expertise, data tracking, marketing, and project management. Once that phase is complete, the city will continue the work of this plan by continuing the actions identified or pivot to react to the current needs or opportunities of and for our residents and organizations. Some of the Energy Action Team members will participate in various actions depending on their interest or expertise. •10 year goal 2031 •5 year goals 2022- 2026 •End of Implementa tion Phase •End of year data report •Update Energy Action Team and City Council on Plan Dec. 2022 •Mid-year data report July 2022 •End of year data report •Annnual update on plan announced to Energy Action Team Jan. 2022 •Begin implementi ng plan July 2021 City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 28 Energy Action Plan Impact The combined targets and strategies outlined in this plan will give our community a greater understanding of the energy resources that are available and why energy efficiency and renewable energy are so important to our community’s short- and long- term future. Overall, achieving near-term targets laid out in this plan will engage and gain participation in programs that save money for the community and reduce our greenhouse gasses. Some of the participation goals are laid out below and will help reach our community-wide energy goal: •Getting 65 residents to participate in Low- Income Home Energy Squad and Home Energy Savings Program annually. •Getting 200 renters through Multi-Family Energy Savings Program annually. Prioritize work that reduces residences experiencing energy burden and increases connections to resources by reaching 1,325 homeowners and renters by 2026 through… •Saving residents $475,000 total through program participation by 2026. •Saving businesses $2,069,000 total through program participation by 2026. Save residents, organizations, and businesses $2.5 million through energy efficiency projects by 2026 by... •Adding 100 new residential subscribers annually. •Adding five new businesses at at least a 50% subscription rate annually. Increase participation in renewable energy programs among residents, organizations, and businesses by 2026 by… City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 29 By achieving these targets, we will reach the following long-term goals: Figure 15: Cumulative Annual Projected Avoided Costs from 2021 through 2026 (Savings from program participation from Energy Action Plan) Figure 16: Cumulative Annual Projected Avoided GHG Emissions from 2021 -2032 (Based on Program Participation from Energy Action Plan) City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 30 Beyond Energy Action Planning The Energy Action Team wanted to set some next steps in motion around reducing Richfield’s greenhouse gas emissions by adding one more strategy to be pursued at the end of this plan’s implementation. The team identified electric vehicles as the right next step. Electric Vehicles Strategy: Create an Electric Vehicle Plan for the City of Richfield This plan would likely be created with the support of Xcel Energy and would begin sometime following implementation of the Energy Action Plan. Figure 17: Richfield Electric Vehicle City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 31 HOW WE STAY ON COURSE This Energy Action Plan is a living document. Goals and strategies will be assessed and refined as needed based on data and community staff capacity. Data and Reporting Partners in Energy will provide biannual progress reports with metrics of success and overall progress toward goals for Xcel Energy rebates and programs. These reports will be available publicly and shared with both the community and Energy Action Team. If available, ad-hoc participation reports for specific Xcel Energy programs (e.g., Home Energy Squad) can be provided to measure success of campaigns and to determine if we need to change course. Project Management and Tracking Partners in Energy will host regular project management check-in calls with staff to ensure we stay on course to achieve our strategies. If necessary, an implementation check-in meeting with the Energy Action Team can be convened to assess progress toward goals and discuss strategy refinement. Energy Action Team Commitment The Energy Action Team formed to create this plan will support implementation by sharing in the education and outreach for the strategies that are meaningful to them as well as sharing plan efforts with their personal or professional networks. They will also keep up to date with the data reports and reconvene if needed to pivot strategies or update the plan. Figure 18: Actions and Tracking City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 32 APPENDIX A: IMPLEMENTATION WORK PLAN This appendix gives additional detail for each strategy, including the implementation team and tasks, timeline, and goals. This appendix will serve as a work plan for the Energy Action Team and Partners in Energy. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 33 City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 34 City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 35 APPENDIX B: BASELINE ENERGY ANALYSIS Data was provided by Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy for all Richfield premises for 2017–2019. Xcel Energy provides electric, and CenterPoint Energy provides natural gas service to the community. The data helped the Energy Action Team understand Richfield’s energy use and opportunities for energy conservation and renewable energy. Data included in this section establishes a baseline against which progr ess toward goals will be compared in the future. Electricity and Natural Gas Premises Of the 16,829 distinct premises in Richfield, 93% (15,716) are residential. Commercial/industrial buildings account for 6% (1,012), and the remaining 1% (101) are municipal buildings. 15,716 1,012 101 0 2,500 5,000 7,500 10,000 12,500 15,000 17,500 Residential Commercial / Industrial Municipal Count of Premises Richfield Premises Figure 19: Richfield Premises by Sector City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 36 Electricity and Natural Gas Consumption and Trends by Sector Most of Richfield’s premises are residential, but commercial/industrial premises use far more energy per premise. Residential premises are 93% of the premises in Richfield but use just 36% of the energy. Conversely, commercial/industrial premises are 6% of the premises, but account for 63% of all energy consumed. Annual energy consumption during the baseline period shows variation between 2.1 million MMBtu and 2.4 million MMBtu. Variation year to year in established communities is driven mostly by changes in weather. Hot summers tend to correlate with more electricity usage, and cold winters tend to correlate with more natural gas usage. Residential, 93% Commercial / Industrial 6% Municipal 1% Percent of Premises Figure 20: Percentage of Richfield Premises by Sector Residential 36% Commercial / Industrial 63% Municipal 1% Percent of Energy Used Figure 21: Percentage of Richfield Energy Usage by Sector Figure 22: Richfield Baseline Annual Energy Consumption (MMBtu) 1,164,238 1,345,688 1,295,879 955,578 1,065,744 1,040,576 2,167,307 2,463,671 2,386,810 0 2,500 5,000 7,500 10,000 12,500 0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 3,000,000 2017 2018 2019 Total Degree DaysMMBtuRichfield Annual Energy Consumption (MMBtu) Residential Commercial and Industrial Municipal Total Degree Days City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 37 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Trends Greenhouse gasses created from the production of the energy consumed in Richfield during an average baseline year amounted to 163,683 MTCO 2e. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency greenhouse gas equivalency calculator shows that Richfield’s total greenhouse gas emissions from energy production is equivalent to 35,598 passenger vehicles driven for a year.7 Table 4: Baseline annual greenhouse gas emissions attributable to Richfield energy consumption Customer Type 2017 2018 2019 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Residential 79,573 89,641 84,055 84,423 Commercial / Industrial 73,254 78,398 73,668 75,107 Municipal 4,120 4,337 4,004 4,154 Total 156,948 172,375 161,727 163,683 Energy Costs Richfield residents and businesses spent an average of $36.9 million on energy during the baseline period. Figure 23, below, illustrates that more money is spent in the residential sector than in commercial/industrial. It’s important to recall that per premise spending analysis shows a very different perspective. As seen in Figure 24, below, the average Richfield residential premise spent $1,239 for energy in 2019. Conversely, energy expenses for the average commercial/industrial premise were over $15,000. 7 https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 38 Program Participation and Savings Richfield’s residents have consistently turned to just a few of Xcel Energy’s available efficiency programs each year to help them same energy. As shown in Figure 25, below, the greatest energy savings generated in Richfield have come from just four programs: Residential Heating, Residential Cooling, Refrigerator Recycling , and Home Energy Squad. These four programs are responsible for over 90% of what Richfield residents have saved. 19.0 21.9 19.8 15.3 16.5 15.5 35.2 39.4 36.2 $0 $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 2017 2018 2019Energy Cost (Millions)Municipal Commercial and Industrial Residential Figure 23: Richfield baseline annual energy spending by sector $1,239 $15,334 $0 $4,000 $8,000 $12,000 $16,000 Residential Commercial and IndustrialAverage Cost per PremiseFigure 24: 2019 Richfield average energy spending by premise 5,359 7,524 16,473 1,367 55,025 59,003 126,057 67,904 873 0 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Efficient New Home Construction Low-Income Home Energy Squad Home Energy Savings Program Smart Thermostat Home Energy Squad Refrigerator Recycling Residential Heating Residential Cooling Residential Saver's Switch kWh Saved Residential Baseline Average Annual kWh Savings Figure 25: Richfield residential average electricity savings (kWh) by program during baseline period City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 39 Count Savings (kWh)Count Savings (kWh)Count Savings (kWh) Efficient New Home Construction 1 1,412 6 6,653 6 8,011 Home Energy Audit 4 - 1 - 10 - Home Energy Savings Program 7 4,240 36 28,385 28 16,794 Home Energy Squad 61 55,790 64 67,533 49 41,753 Low-Income Home Energy Squad 8 5,231 9 9,340 10 8,002 Residential Cooling 229 67,743 277 70,453 259 65,516 Residential Heating 164 111,664 211 140,380 189 126,126 Refrigerator Recycling 43 40,760 99 83,498 67 52,752 Residential Saver's Switch 657 1,320 548 1,096 102 204 Smart Thermostat 63 259 52 1,812 32 2,029 Total 1,237 288,419 1,303 409,150 752 321,187 Residential Xcel Energy DSM Program 2017 2018 2019 Count Savings (therms)Count Savings (therms)Count Savings (therms) Air Sealing & Insulation Projects 18 3,950 31 6,110 51 9,430 DIY Home Efficiency Kits 185 4,290 273 6,290 219 5,000 Heating System Tune-Ups 34 715 9 190 26 570 Home Energy Report Mailers 2,266 32,381 2,331 33,310 2,211 31,595 Home Energy Squad (Audit & Direct Install)61 2,310 70 2,600 62 2,060 Natural Gas Efficiency Measures 14 5,110 28 6,960 30 4,190 Natural Gas Efficiency Rebates 391 41,330 896 60,960 815 60,980 New Home Natural Gas Efficiency Projects 7 470 8 1,550 15 2,075 Total 2,976 90,556 3,646 117,970 3,429 115,900 2017 2018 2019Residential CenterPoint Energy Service City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 40 Figure 27: Richfield average annual program participation during baseline period 4 9 24 49 58 70 188 255 436 0 100 200 300 400 500 Efficient New Home Construction Low-Income Home Energy Squad Home Energy Savings Program Smart Thermostat Home Energy Squad Refrigerator Recycling Residential Heating Residential Cooling Residential Saver's Switch Participation Count Residential Baseline Average Annual Participation 14 31 45 0 10 20 30 40 50 Saver's Switch for Business Small Business Lighting Lighting Efficiency Particpation Count Commercial / Industrial Baseline Average Annual Participation Figure 26: Energy efficiency programs with more than 10 average annual participants in Richfield during baseline period City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 41 Figure 28: Richfield residential Demand Side Management (DSM) participation baseline map 2017–2019 Turning to the commercial/industrial sector, those premises in Richfield save 3.4 million kWh per year, and just two programs account for 92% of those savings. There are just three programs which have annual participation rates higher than 10 in Richfield, again 731,920 2,396,424 0 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 Small Business Lighting Lighting Efficiency kWh Savings Commercial / Industrial Baseline Average Annual kWh Savings Figure 29: Average annual commercial/industrial kWh savings during baseline period 86995781,1933,2515,4896,197 41,98945,39846,564 109,009 0 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 Saver's Switch for Business Commercial Refrigeration Efficiency Electric Rate Savings Efficiency Controls Cooling Data Center Efficiency kWh Savings Commercial / Industrial Baseline Average Annual kWh Savings City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 42 demonstrating the strong performance of the Lighting Efficiency and Small Busines s Lighting programs. Figure 30: Richfield's commercial/industrial DSM participation baseline map by kWh savings 2017–2019 Count Savings (kWh)Count Savings (kWh)Count Savings (kWh) Commercial Refrigeration Efficiency - - 2 1,733 1 - Cooling 5 94,735 5 27,859 9 13,599 Data Center Efficiency - - 1 327,028 - - Efficiency Controls 1 18,592 - - - - Electric Rate Savings - - 5 6,674 5 3,080 Foodservice Equipment - - 1 11,976 1 4,491 Heating Efficiency - - 1 1,687 1 1,892 Lighting Efficiency 52 1,214,367 45 4,361,167 37 1,613,739 Motor Efficiency 3 68,295 3 28,782 1 42,616 Multi-Family Building Efficiency - - - - 2 298 Recommissioning 1 - 1 31,828 3 94,138 Saver's Switch for Business 17 66 23 183 2 8 Small Business Lighting 55 1,598,252 21 324,561 17 272,948 Turn Key Services 1 - - - 1 - Total 135 2,994,307 108 5,123,478 80 2,046,809 2017 2018 2019Commercial / Industrial Xcel Energy DSM Program City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 43 Renewable Energy Support Windsource® and Renewable*Connect®, which are both subscription programs allowing participants to source some or all their energy from renewable sources, are popular among Richfield residential premises. There is one commercial/industrial premise subscribing. Solar*Rewards®, a program for on-site solar users, has relatively few participants in Richfield. Finally, there are some participants in Solar*Rewards Community®, which is geared to premises supporting off-site renewable energy generation. Table 5: Renewable Energy Program Participation and Sector Percent 2019 (Source: Xcel Energy) Renewable Energy Program Residential Commercial & Industrial Windsource® Subscriber Count 853 1 Total Annual Electricity Subscribed (kWh) 2,401,639 1,200 Percentage of Sector Electricity Use 3% 0% Renewable*Connect® Subscriber Count 51 Total Annual Electricity Subscribed (kWh) 340,459 Percentage of Sector Electricity Use 0% 0% Solar*Rewards®** Subscriber Count 24 12 Total Annual Electricity Subscribed (kWh) 68,091 67,490 Percentage of Sector Electricity Use 0% 0% Solar*Rewards Community®** Subscriber Count 212 2 Total Annual Electricity Subscribed (kWh) 1,132,136 788,281 Percentage of Sector Electricity Use 1% 1% Count Savings (therms)Count Savings (therms)Count Savings (therms) Natural Gas Efficiency Rebates 70 30,520 41 49,630 111 46,340 Commercial / Industrial CenterPoint Energy Service 2017 2018 2019 City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 44 APPENDIX A - METHODOLOGY FOR MEASURING SUCCESS As part of implementation support, Partners in Energy will provide biannual progress reports for Xcel Energy participation and savings data for Richfield. CenterPoint Energy may provide program participation and savings data at the request of the City of R ichfield. All goals will be measured against Richfield’s 3 -year baseline of 2017–2019 data unless otherwise noted. The following section outlines how to measure various aspects of the goals outlined in this Energy Action Plan, including details of what programs and activities may be included and any assumptions used to measure the goals. Community-wide Goal • By the end of 2026, accomplishing all of Richfield’s Focus Area goals will avoid an estimated $2.5 million dollars in energy costs in the community. By the end of 2032, these goals will avoid an estimated 21,855 tons of MTCO2e from consumption of electricity and natural gas. Assumptions This goal assumes that Xcel Energy’s and CenterPoint Energy’s demand side management program participation will continue business as usual (BAU) 2021 to 2032. BAU annual program participation assumes 1,237 total participants in the programs available from Xcel Energy in 2019 and 843 participants in programs available from CenterPoint Energy in 2019 across all sectors. To avoid double counting jointly offered utility programs, only the participant counts from Xcel Energy reports are included for those programs. Cumulative participation for the BAU scenario between 2021 and 2032 will be 14,844 with a cumulative annual energy savings of 154,139 MMBtu. The impact of the Energy Action Plan and additional resources from Xcel Energy, the City of Richfield, and the community will result in an increase in program participation. The community - wide goal assumes an annual participation increase in Xcel Energy programs, with cumulative City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 45 participation between 2021 and 2032 totaling 19,953, resulting in a cumulative annual energy savings of 199,463 MMBtu. An increase in program participation will result in increased annual energy savings, through which Richfield community members can avoid energy costs. How to Measure Energy Savings The community-wide goal will be measured by comparing cumulative electricity and natural gas savings over 2021 to 2026 for all sectors against pro jected BAU savings over the same time period. This goal includes all Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy demand side management programs available to every sector and measures the first -year savings data provided by the utilities. The following table outlines the assumptions for energy savings in Richfield. 2026 BAU Scenario 2026 Goal Scenario DSM Program Participation 14,470 17,582 kWh Savings 21,031,203 27,462,756 Therm Savings 53,108 78,480 MMBtu Savings 77,069 101,551 Avoided Energy Costs Avoided energy costs is estimated using per kWh and per therm rates that residential and commercial and industrial premises pay. Energy Cost Rate per kWh Rate per therm Residential Premise Rate $0.11 $0.72 Commercial/Industrial Premise Rate $0.087 $0.59 Using these residential and commercial/industrial energy rates, total cost avoidance is calculated from projected energy savings in Richfield. Energy Cost Avoidance 2026 BAU Scenario 2026 Goal Scenario Residential Cost Avoidance $296,117 $472,514 Commercial/Industrial Cost Avoidance $1,631,170 $2,069,048 Total Cost Avoidance $1,927,288 $2,541,563 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Avoided Projected greenhouse gas emissions avoided include cumulative emissions avoided from participation in Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy pro grams, as well as cumulative emissions avoided with renewable energy programs where the customers retain the Renewable Energy Credits. This includes Xcel Energy’s Wind source® and Renewable*Connect®. The table below outlines the assumptions for greenhouse gas emission avoidance. To estimate avoided greenhouse gas emissions, projected emissions factors were applied to the electricity and City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 46 natural gas savings estimates for both the business as usual and goal scenarios. For the purposes of this Energy Action Plan, all assumptions are based on Xcel Energy’s 2019 Carbon Emissions Reporting.8 Estimated Emissions Avoided by Program (MTCO2e) 2032 BAU Scenario 2032 Goal Scenario DSM Programs 8,671 11,254 Renewable Energy 6,345 10,631 Total MTCO2e avoided 15,015 21,885 Energy Burden Focus Area Goals • Prioritize work that reduces the number of residences experiencing energy burden and increases connections to resources by reaching 1,325 homeowners and renters by 2026. Assumptions Business as usual scenario assumes 33 total participants a year in the following Xcel Energy income-qualified programs: • Low-Income Home Energy Squad • Home Energy Savings Program • Multi-family Energy Savings Program Business as usual would result in 33 annual participants in income -qualified programs. Richfield’s goal is to achieve 1,325 total cumulative participants by 2026 by increasing annual participation by 221 participants across these programs. How to Measure Annual participation in the following programs will be included in measuring pro gress toward this goal: • Low-Income Home Energy Squad • Home Energy Savings Program • Multi-family Energy Savings Program In addition, any new programs created by Xcel Energy with income qualifications will be included. Annual participation will be calculated from Partners in Energy implementation reports, summing participation from these programs from 2021 through 2026. 2026 BAU Scenario 2026 Goal Scenario Cumulative Participation 198 1,325 8 Energy and Carbon Emissions Reporting 2019 Summary by Xcel Energy. https://www.xcelenergy.com/staticfiles/xe-responsive/Environment/Carbon/Xcel-Energy-Carbon-Dioxide- Emission-Intensities.pdf City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 47 Renewable Energy Focus Area Goals • Increase participation in renewable energy programs among residents, organizations, and businesses by 2026. Richfield will accomplish this goal by adding 100 new residential subscribers to renewable energy programs annually, and five new businesses with a 50% kWh subscription annually. Assumptions The 2019 baseline participation in Xcel Energy’s renewable energy programs is 904 residential subscribers and 1 commercial and industrial subscriber. Programs included in this assumption are Xcel Energy’s Renewable*Connect® and Windsource® programs. How to Measure Richfield’s goal is to add 100 new residential subscribers to renewable energy programs annually and five new businesses with a 50% kWh subscription annually by 2026. Participation in the following programs by residential and commercial and industrial subscribers will be included in measuring progress toward this goal: • Renewable*Connect® • Windsource® In addition, any new renewable energy subscription programs created by Xcel Energy where the customer retains the Renewable Energy Credit will be included. Participation Totals 2019 Baseline 2026 Goal Scenario Residential 904 1,404 Commercial and Industrial 1 26 Total Subscribers 905 1,530 City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 48 2019 Xcel Energy Programs Included in Baseline The following Xcel Energy programs were included in business as usual and baseline assumptions. Program Name Community- Wide Energy Savings Goal Energy Burden Goal Renewable Energy Goal Low-Income Home Energy Squad X Home Energy Savings Program X Multi-family Energy Savings Program X Residential Heating X Residential Cooling X Refrigerator Recycling X Home Energy Squad X Smart Thermostat X Efficient New Home Construction X Home Energy Audit X Residential Saver’s Switch X Commercial Refrigeration Efficiency X Cooling X Electric Rate Savings X Foodservice Equipment X Heating Efficiency X Home Insulation Rebates X Lighting Efficiency X Motor Efficiency X Recommissioning X Small Business Lighting X Saver’s Switch for Business X Turn Key Services X Multi-family Building Efficiency Program X Windsource X Renewable*Connect X City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 49 APPENDIX D: XCEL ENERGY’S PARTNERS IN ENERGY PLANNING PROCESS About Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas utility that provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states. Each community Xcel Energy serves has its own unique priorities and vision for its energy future. The energy landscape is dynamically changing, with communities leading the way in setting energy and sustainability goals. To continue to innovatively support their communities, Xcel Energy launched Partners in Energy in the summer of 2014 as a collaborative resource with tailored services to complement each community’s vision. The program offerings include support to develop an energy action plan or electric vehicle plan, tools to help implement the plan and deliver results, and resources designed to help each community stay informed and achieve their outlined goals. Plan Development Process The content of this plan is derived from a series of planning workshops, held virtually, with a planning team committed to representing local energy priorities and implementing plan strategies. We 1. Anchoring 2. Baseline 3. Vision 4. Focus Areas 5. Draft Goals 6. Divergent Strategies 7. Convergent Strategies 8. Goal Refinement 9. Action Planning 10. Plan Finalization 11. Launch Figure 31: Partners in Energy planning steps City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 50 followed 11 action planning steps listed below and answered questions to establish the plan’s framework. Plan Framework: Partners in Energy Process for Success Resources from Xcel Energy for Implementation The Energy Action Team met for five workshops to establish, discuss, and give feedback on the plan in large and small groups. In between workshops, the team completed surveys that facilitators refined into content for discussion at the next workshop meeting. In addition to the team’s input, a community energy survey was released to help guide the plan’s strategies and work. The survey went out in English and Spanish and had more than 65 responses. Project Management Communication Assistance and Resources Tracking and Measurement Celebration and Recognition of Successes City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 51 All of this work created the contents of this plan, which was crafted with the Energy Action Team’s input. Figure 32: Screenshot from Richfield's Workshop 5 (final workshop) City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 52 APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY OF TERMS 15 x 15: Xcel Energy’s privacy rule, which require all data summary statistics to contain at least 15 premises, with no single premise responsible for more than 15% of the total. Following these rules, if a premise is responsible for more than 15% of the total for that data set, it is are removed from the summary. British Thermal Unit (BTU): the amount of heat needed to raise one pound of water at maximum density through one degree Fahrenheit Carbon-free: Carbon-free refers to sources of energy that will not emit additional carbon dioxide into the air. Wind, solar and nuclear energy are all carbon free sources but only wind and solar are renewable. Carbon-neutral: Carbon-neutral, also described as “net zero” could include carbon free sources but is broader and refers to energy that removes or avoids as much carbon dioxide as is released over a set period of time. Carbon-neutral is sometimes used to describe a site that produces an excess amount of electrici ty from a renewable energy source, such as solar, compared to what it consumes. That excess energy is put back into the grid in an amount that offsets the carbon dioxide produced from the electricity it draws from the grid when it is not producing renewabl e energy. Community Data Mapping: A baseline analysis of energy data in a geospatial (map) format across the community. Conservation Improvement Programs (CIP): Portfolio of approved utility energy efficiency and demand management programs. Minnesota elect ric utilities have a goal of saving 1.5% of their total energy sales each year via customer conservation efforts. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 53 Minnesota natural gas utilities have a goal of saving 0.5% of their total energy sales each year via customer conservation efforts. Demand Side Management (DSM): Modification of consumer demand for energy through various methods, including education and financial incentives. DSM aims to encourage consumers to decrease energy consumption, especially during peak hours or to shift time of energy use to off-peak periods, such as nighttime and weekend. Direct Installation: Free energy-saving equipment installed by Xcel Energy or other organization for program participants that produc es immediate energy savings. Energy Burden: Percentage of gross household income spent on energy costs. Energy Reduction: The result of behavior changes that cause less energy to be used. For example, setting the thermostat lower reduces the energy used in your home during the winter. Since energy reductions can be easily r eversed, they are not accounted for when calculating changes in energy usage. Energy Savings: Comes from a permanent change that results in using less energy to achieve the same results. A new furnace uses X% less to keep your home at the same temperature (all things being equal), resulting in energy savings of X%. For accounting purposes, energy savings are only counted in the year the new equipment is installed. Greenhouse Gases (GHG): Gases in the atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation and significantly contribute to climate change. The primary greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Grid Decarbonization: The current planned reduction in the carbon intensity of electricity provided by electric utilities through the addition of low - or no-carbon energy sources to the electricity grid. Kilowatt-hour (kWh): A unit of electricity consumption. Million British Thermal Units (MMBtu): A unit of energy consumption that allows both electricity and natural gas consumption to be combined. Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (MTCO2e): A unit of measure for greenhouse gas emissions. The unit "CO2e" represents an amount of a greenhouse gas whose atmospheric impact has been standardized to that of one unit mass of carbon dioxide (CO2), based on the global warming potential (GWP) of the gas. Megawatt (MW): A unit of electric power equal to 1 million watts. Premise: A unique identifier for the location of electricity or natural gas service. In most cases it is a facility location. There can be multiple premises per building, and multiple premises per individual debtor. Renewable Energy Certificate (REC): For every megawatt-hour of clean, renewable electricity generation, a renewable energy certificate (REC) is created. A REC embodies City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 54 all of the environmental attributes of the generation and can be tracked and traded separately from the underlying electricity. Also kno wn as a Renewable Energy Credit. Resilience: The ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and withstand and recover rapidly from disruptions. Resilience includes the ability to withstand and recover from deliberate attacks, accidents, or nat urally occurring threats or incidents. Recommissioning: An energy efficiency service focused on identifying ways that existing building systems can be tuned-up to run as efficiently as possible. Solar Garden: Shared solar array with grid-connected subscribers who receive bill credits for their subscriptions. Solar Photovoltaic (PV): Solar cells/panels that convert sunlight into electricity (convert light, or photons, into electricity, or voltage). Subscription: An agreement to purchase a certain amount of something in regular intervals. Therm (thm): A unit of natural gas consumption. Trade Partner: Trade Partners, also known as Trade Allies or Business Trade Partners, are vendors and contractors who work with business and residential customers servicing, installing, and providing consulting services regarding the equipment associated with utility rebate programs. Their support for utility programs can range from providing equipment and assisting with rebate paperwork, to receiving rebates for equipment sold. City of Richfield Energy Action Plan 55 APPENDIX F: IMPLEMENTATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Pending