022123 Work Session Meeting Packet
CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION MEETING
New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North
Northwood Conference Room
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
6:00 p.m. - dinner
6:30 p.m. - meeting
Mayor Kathi Hemken
Council Member John Elder
Council Member Andy Hoffe
Council Member Michael Isenberg
Council Member Jonathan London
1. CALL TO ORDER – February 21, 2023
2. ROLL CALL
11. UNFINISHED & ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
11.1 Update from West Metro Fire-Rescue District
11.2 Reaffirm Values and Vision Statement
11.3 Discuss “No Mow May”
12. OTHER BUSINESS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Request for Action
February 21, 2023
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Valerie Leone, City Clerk‐Treas.
Agenda Title
Update from West Metro Fire‐Rescue District
Requested Action
Staff requests the City Council receive an update from Chief Larson on West Metro Fire‐Rescue District
operations. Council Member Elder serves as the New Hope council representative on the board, and Marc
Berris serves as the New Hope citizen representative on the board. The city manager also serves on the board.
Policy/Past Practice
West Metro Fire‐Rescue District was formed in 1998 as a joint powers agreement between the cities of New
Hope and Crystal. The agreement was updated and approved by both city councils in 2011 and updated in
2017 and 2019. One of the items in the board’s work plan and in the chief’s goals is for the chief to provide
periodic updates to the city councils to keep the lines of communication open between the fire district and the
two cities. The last update was provided at the November work session.
Background
Chief Larson will be discussing routine items with the City Council:
1. Routine Items
Calls for Service Report through December 31
City manager meetings
Staffing
Budget
Public events
Training
Logistics
Fire Prevention programs
Attachments:
New Hope Council Update
Agenda Section
Work Session
Item Number
11.1
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West Metro Fire-Rescue District
February 8, 2023
Chief’s Report
ADMINISTRATION/OPERATIONS REPORT
Sarah Larson, Fire Chief
Calls for Service Report
January 1 – December 31, 2022 Total Calls for Service 2128 with 2 severe weather
Crystal 959 Estimated fire loss $1,501,240
New Hope 1099
Mutual Aid 68
January 1 – December 31, 2021 Total Calls for Service 2124 Estimated fire loss $1,703,242
Crystal 890
New Hope 1,169
Mutual Aid 65
January 1 – December 31, 2020 Total Calls for Service 1828 Estimated fire loss $1,313,433
Crystal 781
New Hope 983
Mutual Aid 64
Not responded to per COVID-19 Protocols 178
January 1 – December 31, 2019 Total Calls for Service 2018 Estimated fire loss $2,276,913
Crystal 840
New Hope 1097
Mutual Aid 81
Fires EMS/Rescue Hazardous Condition Service Call Good Intent Fire Alarm Severe Weather Total
Mutual/Auto Aid 43 22% 0 0 0 25 23% 0 0 68 3%
New Hope 92 47% 648 53% 77 37% 51 69% 49 45% 182 58% 0 1099 52%
Crystal 59 30% 576 47% 131 63% 23 31% 36 33% 134 42% 0 959 45%
Total 194 9% 1224 57% 208 10% 74 4% 110 5% 316 15% 2 2128 100%
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January 1 – December 31, 2018 Total Calls for Service 1856 Estimated fire loss $632,167
January 1 – December 31, 2017 Total Calls for Service 1922 Estimated fire loss $588,517
January 1 – December 31, 2016 Total Calls for Service 1573 Estimated fire loss $1,637,094
January 1 – December 31, 2015 Total Calls for Service 1514 Estimated fire loss $657,914
January 1 – December 31, 2014 Total Calls for Service 1663 Estimated fire loss $1,861,162
January 1 – December 31, 2013 Total Calls for Service 1448 Estimated fire loss $357,182
January 1 – December 31, 2012 Total Calls for Service 1349 Estimated fire loss $169,900
January 1 – December 31, 2011 Total Calls for Service 1638 Estimated fire loss $318,749
City Councils
I am scheduled to be at council work sessions in Crystal in April and New Hope in February to give a quarterly
update.
City Manager Meetings
I met with the city managers in December. We discussed
Chief/Officer Meetings and Training
I met with the chief officers in January. We discussed their performance relative to the incentive pay program.
We held an officer meeting in January. Chad Weinstein presented leadership training on the topic of advanced
mentorship techniques. This session taught skills for being an effective mentor and protegee, including peer
relationships where both people learn from one another. Participants learned to constructively discuss a wide range of
topics: emotions, mindset, and values, as well as skills and abilities. Participants explored how addressing a wider range
of issues directly, tactfully, and respectfully, may be necessary to help one another to grow and be their best.
Full-time Staff
Full-time staff meets twice per month. In addition to daily operations, they have been implementing First Due
as records management software (RMS); coordination of the sale of the engines; executing the West Suburban
Fire Academy (WSFA); coordinating check-ins; putting new thermal imaging cameras and LUCAS devices into
service; developing the 2024 general operating budget and five-year capital plan; preparing for the 2022 audit.
City Staff Meetings
I continue to attend senior staff meetings in both cities.
2022 Budget
December Budget to Actual
Preliminary for the end of December, the 2022 budget is over by 6.01% at 106.01% or $132,793.63. The
overage is due to an additional full-time employee, workers compensation premium, inflation (especially for
natural gas, electricity and motor fuels), and an unplanned recruitment process. We have taken in $42,376 of
unbudgeted revenue that will partially offset this overage. We also have $100,000 committed in the operating
budget for an additional full-time employee that may be used to offset some of this overage relating to the
additional captain. Fund balance will cover the remaining overage.
Lines over budget:
61500 – Regular Salaries is over 2.91% or $23,946.65 due to the additional full-time employee.
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62000 – Part-time Volunteers is over 5.73% or $28,072.62 due to the recruitment and onboarding of new
firefighters and POC duty crew staffing while we were short full-time staff. Recruitment was an unbudgeted
expense in 2022.
62200 – PERA is over 3.44% or $5,008.76 due to the additional full-time employee.
62800 – Social Security & Medicare is over 5.34% or $2,644.23 due to the overages in payroll.
63900 – Long Term Disability is over 4.14% or $165.51 due to the additional full-time employee.
64000 – Life Insurance is over 131.16% or $524.63 due to having a new contract this year and an additional
full-time employee.
64200 – Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is over 30% or $1,500 due to the additional full-time employees.
64500 – Workers Comp Insurance is over by 23.01% or $30,828. This line is over due to a premium greater
than what had been budgeted. The 2022 premium is $157,617, and the budget is $134,000. There was also an
additional premium for 2021, paid in 2022, of $7,211 due from their audit.
65500 – Uniforms is over by 5.94% or $534.75 due to outfitting the recruit firefighters and new full-time staff.
76000 – Motor Fuels is over by 17.26% or $4,313.75 due to the rise in fuel costs.
77000 – Turnout Gear is over by 17.46% or $2,095.17 due to outfitting our recruit firefighters.
78000 – COVID-19 is over 100% or $1,916.49 due to there being no money budgeted for this line item.
80600 – Legal Fees is over by 21.8% or $1,308.13 due to a grievance we had this year.
80800 – Medical Exams is over $1,257.45 due recruitment, promotional processes, and full-time staff hiring.
81400 – Postage and Delivery is over by 89.17% or $178.33 due to shipping multiple certified documents in
the process of selling engine 31.
81800 – Communication and Technology is over by 14.1% or $16,919.55 due to RMS costs.
83200 – Electric is over 15.69% or $3,294.35 due to a rise in electric prices.
83400 – Water/Sewer is over by 45.51% or $2,503.27 due the repair and use of landscape sprinklers.
83600 – Natural Gas is over by 47.62% or $9,524.48 due to a rise in natural gas prices.
86800 – Training is over by 30.86% or $9,257.04. We have received $24,140 in training reimbursements from
the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE). This will offset the training overage.
87400 – Printing is over by 35.95% or $107.84 due to the printing of an after the fire handout for
neighborhoods.
87700 – Financial Services is over by 10.3% or $6,179.37 due to the audit earlier in the year and running POC
payroll every two weeks.
Lines under budget:
70500 – Office Supplies is under 25.34% or $582.92.
72500 – Cleaning Supplies is under 6.11% or $134.40.
74000 – Miscellaneous Operating is under 5.39% or $479.91.
75500 – Tools and Equipment is under 31.35% or $1,442.24.
79000 – Fire Prevention Supplies is under 10.35% or $621.17.
80200 – Consultant is under 79.25% or $1,585.
84000 – Maintenance – Other is under budget 8.08% or $1,212.81.
84200 – Building Repairs is under 58.05% or $5,805.28.
84400 – Equipment Repairs is under 11.1% or $2,663.59.
84600 – Vehicle Repairs is under 8.32% or $3,409.38.
85400 – Office Equipment Rental is under 13.8% or $414.07.
86200 – Dues and Subscriptions is under 47.51% or $1,425.46.
86400 – Awards is under 5.56% or $166.69.
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Because we did not plan on recruiting or hiring his year, many of the expenditures associated with this process
and outfitting the new firefighters came from special funds donated by the relief association.
ADMINISTRATION
Assistant Chief of Administration, Joel Nelson
Public Events
-Station Tours for Rise Clients on 12/1 & 12/9
-We drove Santa in a fire engine to the Crystal Holiday Event at CCC on 12/3
-We rang bells for the Salvation Army at New Hope HyVee on 12/10 and Crystal Cub on 12/17
-We had a Cub Scout tour at St3 on 12/12
-Home Safety Surveys
Retirement / Resignation
Firefighter Jeff Hurney retired on December 19, 2022 after serving the District for over 20 years.
Explorers
We continue to train the Explorers on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. We are up to 12 active
Explorers in our post, this is the largest our Post has ever been. We now have 14 adult FF’s as advisors to
provide the training for the kids. This post is thriving under the leadership of LT Brandon Clark and his team of
advisors.
Be a Santa to a Senior
We had another very successful event collecting gifts for the residents of the Crystal Care Center, Good
Samaritan and North Ridge. We collected over 300 bags of gifts this year – 200 for North Ridge alone. Several
volunteers (firefighters and family members) came in and made the deliveries to these facilities on Thursday,
December 15th.
Specialized Training – EMS Training
In January we had a guest speaker, Rosie Cataldo, who spoke to us about human trafficking with a focus on sex
trafficking, specific to the Twin City area. She discussed details about trafficking and what we as first responders can do
to recognize it and get help to those involved.
25-year anniversary of West Metro Fire
Our 25th anniversary is coming up this year on July 6. We are considering a community BBQ and open house
type event the evening of the July 6 but haven’t made any plans because we would like input from you, the
board of directors, on what you would like to see regarding the scope of the event; please give some thought
to this event and let us know your thoughts at this meeting so we may begin the planning, advertising,
marketing, etc. for this event.
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TRAINING
Assistant Chief of Training, Sean Watson
2021 Apprentices
The entire 2021 recruit class has completed initial medical training and is now focused on working EMS shifts
as a third firefighter. This will aid in giving the apprentice firefighters real-world EMS experience and increase
skills learned in the classroom.
Next up for the apprentice firefighters is the emergency apparatus driving program that starts in March.
2022 Recruits
The 2022 recruit class completed the initial orientation process and mentor program on January 19, 2023 and
started the West Suburban Fire Academy on January 21, 2023. This recruit class now has several academy
sessions completed and are doing well.
Fire Inspector I
West Metro Fire-Rescue District is hosting a Fire Inspector I course offered by Century College. The class is
made up of 19 students from all over the metro area. The class will be completed in April with a state
certification exam.
Technical Rescue
In January, the Tech Rescue team completed training on building lowering and hauling systems in adverse
conditions. Additionally, the team worked on patient packaging and patient transport using the SKED
stretcher.
North Ambulance Clinical Program
I worked with North Memorial Ambulance supervisors on an EMR/EMT clinical program. The objective of this
program is to offer our firefighters an ongoing mechanism for utilizing and increasing our medical skillsets.
Firefighters will sign up to work shifts will North Ambulance Paramedics and field instructors. During these
shifts, our firefighters will be providing patient care alongside paramedics who provide instructional guidance.
This program was originally developed in 2018 and was cancelled for the last few years due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
LOGISTICS
Assistant Chief of Logistics, Josh Kunde
Equipment
On February 9 staff and the group assigned to power tools for the new engines will be reviewing extrication
equipment. This is a planned capital purchase and the recommendations for purchases will be made at the
next board meeting.
For the arrival of the new engines we have also been ordering new hand tools such as haligans, captains
hooks, REX lock removal tools. These were recommendations made by the group evaluating what hand tools
should be replaced or needed on the new engines. These purchases have been made with special fund
donations.
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We have taken delivery of the three new LUCAS CPR devices that were approved at the December 2022 Board
meeting. Currently staff is working on setting these up, training and deployment.
We have received the new thermal imaging cameras (TIC) that were approved at the December 2022 Board
meeting. Staff is working on the setup of these devices. This includes connecting them to a data source,
naming them, and setting parameters. These TICS have the ability to locate another TIC on a fireground if a
firefighter declares a mayday.
Captain Grimes has ordered and outfitted the new recruits with necessary equipment for each of them to start
the fire academy.
Apparatus and Vehicles
I have sent an agreement to the City of Lanesboro for the purchase of engine 11. They will be bringing it to
their February council meeting to finalize the purchase and make a down payment. The last engine is listed for
consignment with Brindley Mountain Fire Apparatus. We have restrictions in place on when any potential
buyer will be able to take delivery of the used trucks to make sure the District is not left without one. Oliva
MN has made a down payment and committed to the purchase of E-21.
IT and Communications
Lieutenant Brandon Clark and I have been working with the First Due implementation team to get up to speed
and keep the project moving forward as we rollout the new records management software (RMS)
incrementally. A number of fire departments in the area are now switching to First Due as their RMS system.
This is a very daunting task as there is not any RMS available that is designed for a paid, on-call department.
We have had to work through many issues regarding time worked, call credit, training credit, and scheduled
shifts. At our last board meeting I reported we wanted to go live in January of 2023. The vendor for First Due
was not able to complete the reports and tracking requirements needed for this to happen. I have postponed
the go live date and been in contact with LOGIS to make sure we can stay with our current vendor in 2023
until such time as First Due is operational.
We have started having issues with the District’s website. Some of these are caused by the outdated platform
and the other issue is LOGIS no long supports websites. They want us to seek outside vendors for hosting and
management. We will be looking at a couple of vendors in the near future to identify what our needs are and
the costs.
PREVENTION
Deputy Fire Marshal, Shelby Wolf
Inspections/Plan Reviews
In 2022 we conducted 1,057 inspections/plan reviews/meetings, of which 410 required a re-inspection. We
have completed 270 re-inspections.
As of the week of January 23, 2023, we are working on finishing up 2022 inspections along with cleaning up
files, the data base, and permits. The majority of the liquor license, apartment, and assembly inspections are
complete for 2022. Beginning in February we will be conducting commercial inspections on Hanson Court,
Willow Bend, and 42nd Avenue North.
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New construction, plan reviews, and inspections for new construction projects are still keeping us busy. A
couple of the new buildings/businesses received final inspections this month.
The Training Inspection Program is running smooth. We currently have 6 firefighters participating. These
firefighters work Mondays or Fridays every other week. They usually work as a team of two which helps with
response to incidents. They are learning about different buildings, fire protection systems, the fire code, and
how to write reports. They concentrate most of their time on apartment inspections. A few of them are
participating in a Fire Inspector I class that started at the beginning of the year.
Home Inspection Program
Our goal again for 2023 is to complete 30 home safety surveys. In the next couple of months, we will begin
advertising again.
Adopt a Hydrant Program
This program has been in place since 2015. The program encourages residents to adopt a hydrant, and insure
the hydrant is accessible and clear of snow in case of an emergency. This year we have had 25 residents sign
up for the program. We have approximately 102 residents from both cities participating in the program. We
have had three significant snow falls so far this winter where we have issued certificates and given a $25
Target gift card to one resident from each city who cleared their hydrant.
Fire Prevention Education
12/19/2022 North Ridge Care Center Fire Safety Program for Seniors (25 residents)
1/13/2023 Caliber Chase Fire Safety Program for Seniors (30 residents)
1/19/2023 St. Joseph Church Fire Safety Program for Seniors (47 women)
1/25/2023 North Park Plaza Fire Safety Program (50 residents)
Fire Investigations
12/9/2022 34XX Hillsboro Avenue North-Vehicle Fire
Other
1/11/23 Attended a Fire Sprinkler Plan Review and Code Seminar
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Request for Action
February 21, 2023
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Agenda Title
Reaffirm Values and Vision Statement
Requested Action
Staff requests Council’s reaffirmation of the city’s Values and Vision Statement.
Background
As part of the state performance measurement program, the Council must reaffirm the values and vision
statement on an annual basis. The statement was last reaffirmed in February of 2022.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council review the city mission, values, vision and strategic goals and reaffirm the
statement.
Attachments
New Hope Values and Vision
Agenda Section
Work Session
Item Number
11.2
New Hope Values and Vision
City Mission
Strong local government that is proactive in responding to the community needs and issues by delivering quality
public service to all city residents, businesses, property owners, and organizations in a prudent and e cient manner.
Values
Excellence and Quality in the Delivery of Services
We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver quality services in a
highly professional and cost-e ective manner.
Fiscal Responsibility
We believe that fi scal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds and city assets is essential if
residents are to have confi dence in government.
Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism
We believe that ethics, integrity, and professionalism are the foundation blocks of public trust and confi dence and
that all meaningful relationships are built on these values.
Respect for the Individual
We believe in the uniqueness of every individual, and welcome, appreciate, and respect diversity and the di ering
of opinions.
Open, Honest, and Respectful Communication
We believe that open, honest, and respectful communication is essential for an informed and involved citizenry
and to foster a positive environment for those interacting with our city.
Cooperation and Teamwork
We believe that the public is best served when all work cooperatively.
Visionary Leadership and Planning
We believe that the very essence of leadership is to be responsive to current goals and needs, and visionary in
planning for the future.
Vision
e city is a great place to grow as a family, individual, or business.
All within our city are safe and secure.
Essential services will be those that promote a safe and healthy environment for all residents.
Essential services and programs will be enhanced and streamlined, and will be provided in an economical manner
and with measurable results.
e city views residents as its greatest asset and seeks their input and participation.
e city will meet the communication needs of citizens, elected o cials, and city sta .
Strategic Goals
e city will maintain and improve its infrastructure (water distribution, storm water, sewer, roads, parks,
lighting, and city facilities).
e city will use frugal spending and resourceful fi nancial management to maintain its fi scal health.
e city will encourage maintenance, redevelopment, and reinvestment of existing properties to improve
or enhance its tax base.
e city will provide core services with a professional sta who are equipped with the necessary tools and
equipment and given necessary direction.
e city will facilitate and improve communications to promote e ective intergovernmental cooperation
between sta , citizens, and Council.
Adopted by the New Hope City Council, August 2006
Reaffirmed by the New Hope City Council, February 2022
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Request for Action
February 21, 2023
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: Public Works
and Parks & Recreation
By: Shawn Markham, Forester
Agenda Title
Discuss “No Mow May”
Requested Action
Staff would like to discuss “No Mow May” with the City Council and provide information about the
conservation initiative that encourages people to stop mowing or mow less often for the month of May to
create habitat and provide resources for bees and other early‐season pollinators.
Policy/Past Practice
The City of New Hope has continually sought opportunities to better the community at large, as well as make
the community a safer and better place. In the past, New Hope has developed programs, made changes to
ordinances, and passed resolutions that show support which directly benefits wildlife, including pollinators.
Background
In 2012, at the April 16 and August 20 council work sessions, the City Council discussed and supported
recommendations to modify the city’s weed ordinance. Modifications addressed the allowance of and
promotion of native plantings and maintaining shoreline buffer strips. On August 27, 2012, the Council
approved the changes to the weed ordinance.
On February 8, 2017, the organization “Humming for Bees” presented, in an open meeting, to the League of
Women Voters from New Hope, Crystal and East Plymouth. The group discussed the importance of
pollinators, their decline and practices/actions that could be implemented to protect and preserve pollinators
in the community. Also at the meeting, cities were urged to adopt a resolution declaring their commitment to
the preservation of pollinators.
On August 8, 2017 “Humming for Bees” gave a presentation to the Citizen Advisory Commission (CAC) also
discussing the importance of maintaining pollinator populations through best management practices and
urged city leaders to adopt a resolution dedicated to the preservation of pollinators.
Staff assembled a draft pollinator ordinance, based upon what other cities in Minnesota had adopted, and
presented information to the CAC on October 10, 2017. Following a recommendation from the CAC, on April
23, 2018, the City Council passed a resolution supporting pollinators and pollinator habitat.
On December 28, 2022, the City Council received an email from Zero Waste Advocates of Minnesota, an
environmental conservation organization, promoting “No Mow May”. It was suggested the topic be placed
on a future work session agenda for discussion.
Agenda Section
Work Session
Item Number
11.3
Attachments
Adopted Weed Ordinance Changes 2012
Support of Pollinators Resolution 2018
Email from Zero Waste Advocates of Minnesota
Copy of the No Mow May PowerPoint presentation
ORDINANCE NO. 12-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NEW HOPE CODE
SECTION 9-70 REGULATING WEED ELIMINATION
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 9-70 "Weed elimination" of the New Hope City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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aesthetical1v Improve tc ltrc l alt l ca to reduce the .wrvamount of
stormy, ater and _accom ls<tlrrrl _p .. tgLgjr t, Cr n) enter strc.tm take
h. Shur °cplttrrcl_11tr _ ?w ...t p tats tha area oC aravhayN or vard iithi
twenty-f c jji j of the shoreline ot...a `w bticly_ as c, efin cl:...by
section - of this _crick or a " natural water course" as defined by
section 1-2 of' this code. _" bU fr.r Stirs 11j include taller
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jrjjbs and trees and all fornis of taWatx
j!j sucli as Cattolils. rush and lilies. Slioreland buffer st s do not
incl tide noxious weed F'or )txrllose, qt'tli is sect i on shorel i tic fneans tli-
norri tai . h water inark" as defined bvse ction 4-2 of this code.
i. ! _ r ' i t s a lavvn coniprisedgiostIv of'111loilly
used ji r 'i. vjd,,jr y_e s bUt 110t. Iiinited toJSUC
bhl a", -- etc 'Ded at adq, intended to be inaint
no more tllara crpriz incl ies.
4) city council fig " ds - tl " )at '"" Ifie ' i - ps ' tal - la '- [ ' io " i - i - n " a d '- nia - intenance -, o
u'
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111SILI - 11 "Wral landsjqpq , ,j _ (t sborelatid buffer strips are beneficial to
t b e, edanditsresidentsand , to further (0 ciIN
zqjd, ap and shoreland bulTer stri 1,
tine _J-ewerLJLv_jiarjnful and costly inp,!jts . i1provesstorillwiter
etention, i.ricreases d biodiversit dt4qI.--...--I---'--j:! — !cc _grggjL1gq, Vgj
emissi(.)ns. lid li.abiiat 1'(:ir wildlife such as birds butterflies and
oflier benchei.al insects and
5) " landsc 11 1aqjlcj s 1,)reland buff.er, ,IKjj _p
I!, I d ints nd ( ncl s iien beik andy"JI C111 Ult, - a in excess ofe-i lit S i
Whieh have )ric to seed. but inav not include ariv noxious weeds and
inust be maititained so as to not incltide inlinterided y c oaf ration . Also.
lan4 and btliTer str . is may not incitide anyD ......
14 Mali due tolocatio n and manner of roxvili constitute a hazard
or ill-:1V Capse n 'ury or dama to I milti
riclilde tu rass lawns lel't gnaltended
oret —)f urnitia to a nattiral state. Shorelarid buffer s !12 U
flo-"vever consist ofun.:ifteiided qirf-grass lawns.
b) li >xrtc rrac rrP c f srsave con(fitions an(I a,ca tpt q Notice )-Wevrtfy.
datut a mire etl notice, On or before May 15 of each year and at
such other times as ordered by resolution of the council, the clerk shall
publish once in the official newspaper as prescribed by Minn. Stat. §
18.83, a notice directing owners and occupants of property within the city
to destroy all weeds ort I len or dead trees or tree I imbs declared by this
section to be a nuisance and stating that if not so destroyed within
tetiseven days after publication of said notice, the weeds. trees or tree
lillAbs will be destroyed by the department of public works at the expense
of the owner and if not paid, the charge for such work will be made a
special assessment against the property concerned.
2), huiij(hlyl nolice. Wbell tile cite it 11 - ALseeqre a inoreecessa
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defimite control oi- eradication O DO iotas weeds than is Grccoi ishcd by
tla _ statutory notice ofsection 9 ?t ?tit this code and there
e \ < 1iI rif ? ttc .I cIac.Ity condition which is in violation oS
section. er 70 of this code a written notice to renaove,._th. oEtc irrrltter
or correct the tiiiisance condition shall be served fr L the lan l v
the City a falfrc ttzrtca g's.atrthorizedt Itativ s_St:iGlt
I _ v _ serve _
m _t _ _ mmaybsc.rel crrrari crr may b b cer rnarl
rccei re tlUcst d Such notice shall describe the matter to be reni ed and
KeRare rerioval thereo withrar seven (7f clt fc)llqyaLascattcc._of_ the .....
not ice. . at the card o4_said se-v °l) 'A f'ollowiI service of such mnotice
t offs rrst- _e has not been removed, Or the rwisance condition
corrected. the city _ shall c. atis the co rec,tion. o retr o al and .ft ?crrt.rcrn tf
the oft'c.nsiv e° matter or° nuisance condition.
l ? tm. ' rc'Cdt «lryrrtl r 4 _t c>t rrttf ertre-s in vhic h therec hry been try o 'l far more
individual notices issued to remove offensive in attcr or to correct nutsatice
c()nditioiis vitlatrf c ?iior trvei \c iiiotitla i frcrc3 conrpliancc. with tlr
individual nrrtrc of sectiontion ()- 70(b)('j tars code shall not be
I ` c tr r cl 1 c$ tlr sc prc =r rtres seC.al l notice rsscaed t landowner
within as twelvc raa0r;rth _rod sh ll cont,aarf a neral nottc.e that tyre c rte
rra<av ab ate ftrttire N ol<atio ns of s c tion 70 wsithoul aro ..addittonal
wl ec.rfi 11wi e ofth violation. rlltrs., .:,11egl rfotice shaall lemain effect
for twelve...') aratrrt from thee daate it is s rvecf. <_f,W.m riled T his notice
shall rtrtonp the larndowner that tlcCOSts ifIC.rtre th city NNil,l
rrsse s5,cd l tirsu ant tea the pf >c e clrtr c s t €at t(r ectiott c?...7 Ljrrs
c) Removal by city. If the owner or occupant of any property in the city fails to
comply with the notice provided above within t n- seven ( )days after its
publication car s ry ice, the department of public works shall cut and remove
such weeds, true car liar bs. The department shall keep a record showing the
cost of such work attributable to each separate lot and parcel and shall deliver
such information to the clerk.
d) Assessment. On or before September 1 of each year, the clerk shall list the
total unpaid charges for the weed Or ire : removal against each separate lot or
parcel to which they are attributable under this section. The council may then
spread the charges against property benefitted as a special assessment under
Minn. Stat § 429.101 and other pertinent statutes for certification to the county
auditor and collection the following year along with current taxes.
e) Penalty for interference. Any person who interferes with a city employee or
other authorized person in the performance of his duties under subsection 9-
70(c) is guilty of a misdemeanor, but a prosecution shall be brought for such
violation only on the direction of the Council.
Section 2 . Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication.
Dated the 27 day of August, 2012.
Kathi Hemken, Mayor
Attest: d c? 0_
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Published in the New Hope - Golden Valley Sun -Post the 6th day of September
2012.)
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Request for Action
April 23, 2018
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: Parks & Recreation
By: Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation
Agenda Title
Resolution supporting pollinators and pollinator habitat
Requested Action
The Citizen Advisory Commission (CAC) has recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution
supporting pollinators and pollinator habitat in the city of New Hope. Staff also recommend approval of the
resolution.
Policy/Past Practice
The CAC, per city code, shall advise the City Council as to its opinions and recommendations on such
subjects and matters which the city council shall assign to it on a continuing, temporary or interim basis, and
shall serve as a resource group to the community, and as an informative and educational coordinator to the
city, through the city council. The commission may also initiate projects on its own motion.
Background
At the August 11, 2017 CAC meeting, representatives from Humming For Bees gave a presentation on bees
and pollinators and what citizens can do to protect them. The Commission was urged to consider a
resolution protecting pollinators.
On October 10, 2017, Shawn Markham, Contract Manager/City Forester attended the CAC meeting and
discussed the idea with the commissioners. He told them that he felt that it would be good for New Hope to
adopt a policy, and mentioned that the city had previously incorporated a few best management practices.
They included eliminating the use of herbicides at two of the city’s parks and implementing an ash tree
removal and replacement program, rather than using chemical treatments to try to save the trees, which are
harmful to pollinators. In addition to sharing copies of resolutions from other cities, Mr. Markham had also
prepared a draft resolution for the Commission to consider. After further discussion, Chair Wills suggested
that the commissioners take additional time to review the draft resolution and continue their discussion at a
future meeting.
At the December 12, 2017 CAC meeting, Commissioner Schaefer made a motion to approve the draft
resolution supporting pollinators and pollinator habitat as written. Commissioner Riley seconded the motion
and the motion carried 6‐0. The proposed resolution was discussed with the City Council on April 16, 2018.
Attachments
Minutes from CAC meetings when the topic was discussed (August 8, 2017, October 10, 2017, December
12, 2017)
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Number
6.4
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 2018‐61
Resolution supporting pollinators and pollinator habitat
WHEREAS, the New Hope City Council, residents, and staff are dedicated to the protection of pollinators
and to promoting a healthy natural environment through the reduction and elimination of
harmful pesticides; and
WHEREAS, pollinators including honey bees, native bees, and butterflies are integral to a wide diversity of
essential foods including fruits, nuts, and vegetables; and
WHEREAS, pollinators are facing annual declines in excess of what is considered normal due to habitat loss,
pesticide use, pathogens, and parasites; and
WHEREAS, research shows multiple interacting causes are contributors to the severe decline of pollinator
populations, including pathogens, habitat loss, exposure to pesticides, and synergistic effects of
herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides; and
WHEREAS, scientific evidence around neonicotinoid insecticides including clothianidin, thiamethoxam, and
imidacloprid is especially compelling and deserves action; and
WHEREAS, neonicotinoid pesticides are harmful to pollinators and are harmful to other invertebrates, birds,
and aquatic animals; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is in the public interest to demonstrate its commitment to a safe and
healthy community for people as well as pollinators through the implementation of pest
management best practices in maintenance of the city parks, open spaces, and city property;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of New Hope, Minnesota:
1. The City shall undertake its best efforts to become a Bee‐Safe City by undertaking best
management practices in the use of plantings and pesticides in all public places within the city.
2. The City shall refrain from the use of systemic pesticides on New Hope city property, known
to be harmful to pollinators, specifically but not limited to those that contain neonicotinoid.
3. The City shall undertake its best efforts to plant flowers favorable to bees and other pollinators
in the City’s public spaces.
4. The City shall undertake best efforts to communicate to New Hope residents the importance of
creating and maintaining pollinator‐friendly habitats by adopting the following practices:
Committing to not use pesticides, including systemic insecticides, on public property;
Avoid planting flowering plants that are treated with systemic insecticides;
Planting more pollinator forage on public property and use organic or chemical free
lawn and landscaping practices.
Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 23rd day of April, 2018.
_____________________________
Mayor
Attest: __________________________
City Clerk
City of New Hope
City Council Work SessionDiscussion of “No Mow May”
February 21, 2023
“No Mow May” Discussion
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What is “No Mow May”
No Mow May is a conservation initiative first popularized by Plantlife,
an organization based in the United Kingdom, but which is gaining
traction across North America.
The goal of No Mow May is to allow grass to grow unmown for the
month of May, creating habitat and forage for early season pollinators.
Pros and Cons of adopting “No Mow May”
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PROS:
•Avoiding mowing protects overwinter habitat for
native bees.
•Provides a source of nutrients to pollinators at a time
when they need it most.
•A healthy and more biodiverse pollinator population
help Minnesota's urban landscapes and statewide
agriculture thrive
•Creates a reduction in small engine use (in May).
Cons:
•Increased complaints about un-manicured lawns.
•Possible increased staff time (property registrations,
responding to 311 complaints, back-log of
inspections)
•Increased spread of dandelions, clover, violet and
other “weed species”.
•Rodent, tick population Increase?
•Justification for not mowing property?
•Additional small engine use (in June)?
Who is currently participating in “No Mow May”?
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Cities currently participating include:
Edina, Crystal, Brooklyn Park, St. Louis Park, West St. Paul, Vadnais Heights, North Mankato, Mound View, Monticello, Bemidji, Rochester, Savage, Roseville, Albertville, Colombia Heights, St. Peter, Cleveland, Red Wing, South St. Paul….and other cities are considering implementing the practice.
Pollinator Promotion in New Hope
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August 2012-Weed ordinance changes to include
allowance of shoreline buffer strips and natural
plantings.
April 2018-Support of pollinators and pollinator
habitat.
Considerations
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New Hope has promoted pollinator habitat: Ordinance changes to allow natural plantings and passed a resolution of pollinator support.
New Hope has incorporated
pollinator friendly habitats into
improvement projects/programs:
Rain Gardens, Adopt-A-Plot, Storm
Water pond plantings, RAVE.
Considerations cont.
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A lawn without any flowering
plants won’t benefit bees while
one rich in a diversity of native
species will attract lots of bees.
Common examples of flowers
found in lawns include
dandelions and Dutch clover, but
you may also have native species
of clovers, violets, and selfheal.
Past “first” weed notices 2019-2022
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2022: May/20
2021: May/9
2020: May/6
2019: May/30
Properties are given seven days to comply unless unexpected
delays occur. If non-compliant, the city’s mowing contractor
brings the property into compliance at their earliest
availability. The property owner is then billed for the
contractor’s time.
How other cities are implementing the program
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Start with a one-year trial period.
Residents must register with the city prior to May 15th. As a
participant in the “No Mow May” program.
Only registered properties are exempt from weed ordinance
enforcement during the month of May.
Properties must come into compliance by a specified date in
June.
To mow or not to mow? That is the question.
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If Yes: How do we want to implement the program (trial
period, register participants, compliance deadline, don’t
enforce any weed complaints in May)?
If No: Make a statement on the city’s website emphasizing
the benefit of pollinator habitat and highlight our existing
ordinance that allows for and promotes the planting of
pollinator friendly plants/habitat.
City of New Hope
Questions/Discussion?
February 21, 2023