City of Champlin · 2018. 9. 13. · 5. Water Resources 6. Regional Parks and Open Space ... Champlin Mill Pond. Environmental Resources: Guiding Principles The Environmental Resources

City of Champlin2040 Comprehensive Plan

Comprehensive Plans

Comprehensive planning is mandatory for all local units of government within the region.

Metropolitan Council: Thrive MSP 2040 - System Statements (issued September 2015)

Comprehensive Plans are reviewed to determine that they are “not in conflict” with the Regional System Plans

1. Population Growth2. Housing3. Transportation4. Aviation5. Water Resources6. Regional Parks and Open Space

Decennial review (due to Met Council end of 2018)

What is a Comprehensive Plan?

Long-range vision, guide and design for the community’s future.

Guide for City Officials to use when making decisions.

Legal foundation for rules and regulations adopted by the community, such as the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations.

Plan Elements

Vision and Guiding Principles – Draft Completed Land Use – Draft Completed Housing – Draft Completed Parks, Trails and Open Space – Draft Completed Transportation – Draft Completed Environmental Resources / Resilience Public Infrastructure (Water Supply and Sanitary

Sewer)

Environmental Resources:Work Session Objectives

• Review core concepts of the Environmental Resources Section Plan

• Policy Direction for Plan Update

• Meet all State and Federal Requirements

Environmental Resources: Council Adopted Plan Summary

As established in Section 1 of the Comprehensive Plan, the City’s vision regarding natural resources/resilience is as follows:

Protect and Enhance Open Space and the Natural Environment Promote the use of “green” technology and sustainable development Protect and improve our water resources and woodlands Facilitate open space preservation Respect the natural environment while managing growth Explore opportunities to connect with the Mississippi River and the

Champlin Mill Pond

Environmental Resources: Guiding Principles

The Environmental Resources component of the Comprehensive Plan is intended to guide the use of the physical environment, protect and enhance environmental quality and promote a greater understanding of the physical environment. Since all human activity takes place in the physical environment, the health of the community is dependent on the health and well-being of the environment. Natural resources serve as neighborhood enhancements, economic development, image, beautification, parks, recreation and leisure enjoyment. Natural resources include but are not limited to trees, wildlife, wetlands, waterways, ponds, soils, and ground water.

Environmental Resources: Plan Elements for Review

• Open Space

• Forest and Woodlands

• Water Resources Surface Water Management Plan and Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA)

• Energy Conservation

Open Space

• Natural open spaces provide for wildlife and vegetation, along with passive recreation and aesthetic beauty.

• The Park and Recreation Commission completed Section 4 “Park, Recreation and Trail Plan” which ties to the Environmental Open Space Plan.

Champlin Total:  5,200 Acres  Total Open Space and Parks: 1,170 Acres 

(Excludes Sump Lots)  23% percent is dedicated to Open Space 

and Parks – Higher than most suburban communities 

Open Space:Consensus Statement

The City has adequate and well-distributed parks and open space. The Park and Trail Plan does not recommend additional parkland or open space.

Is there an interest in being more active in managing the City’s open spaces?

Management could include development of pollinator friendly habitat, City removal of buckthorn from public property, ordinances and regulations requiring private developers to develop and manage their lands with best management practices, or providing grants, education and demonstration projects to promote active management.

Forest and Woodlands

Public and Private Lands

Preservation and Protection of Forest and Woodlands

• Tree Preservation: Land Development Requirement • Noxious Weeds/Trees: Ordinance & Administration • Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Program:

Under Development

Land Cover Classification Map

Forest and Woodlands Consensus Statement

Does the ERC and Council support the continued proactive management?

The City manages forest and woodlands through enforcement of tree preservation ordinance requirements and public policy.

Water Resources

The Surface Water Management Plan:

Flood Prevention Water Quality Improvement Promote Ground Water Recharge Preservation of Lakes and Streams Reduction of Erosion and Sedimentation Protect and Enhance Fish and Wildlife Habitat Protect Water Recreational Opportunities

The City’s Surface Water Management Plan requirements are guided by Champlin’s Storm Water Management Guidelines/ordinances and Watershed Districts/State Agency rules.

Water Resource Map

Water Resources Water Protection Strategies

Implementation of Storm Water Guidelines for Water Quality Improved Native Buffer Requirements Ground Water Recharge through Infiltration Improved Monitoring Program Capital Improvements for Water Quality Progress towards meeting goals for Pollutant Load Reduction Education of Public through Project and ERC initiatives

Water Resources Initiatives

Water Quality Projects

•Mill Pond Shoreline and Aquatic Habitat Restoration•Elm Creek Dam•Elm Creek Phase I (Jo Nunn Park)•Independence Raingarden•Storm Water Asset Management Program (SWAMP)

Water Resources Initiatives

Education: Mill Pond Citizen Science Projects - Elm Creek Dam / Mill Pond Information Boards - Raingarden Workshops - City Newsletter Articles

ERC Programs: Earth Day Cleanup - Recycling Programs -Grants - Farmers Market and Special Events - Natural Resource Speakers

82% - Rate Water Quality as Excellent/Good

89% - Important to improve water quality

2017 Resident Survey – Water Resources

Bridge over Elm Creek

Upper Mill Pond / Elm Creek

Water Quality Goals

Habitat Restoration Water Quality Improvement Public Education Public Access and Recreation Meeting Regulatory Requirements

Water Resources Consensus Statement

Recently the City has worked to receive funding and construct improvements to the Mill Pond and Elm Creek. In addition, the City has installed raingardens at Independence Avenue, City Hall and within our parks.

Does the City wish to continue to support investment in water resources through environmental monitoring, project identification, financing and construction?

Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area(MRCCA)

• First established as a State Critical Area in 1979

• 72 mile stretch of Mississippi River through the Twin Cities (from Dayton to Hastings)

• 54,000 acres across 30 jurisdictions

• Champlin has 588 acres in MRCCA

• Cities are required to adopt a MRCCA Plan as part of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan

• New Rules adopted by State Legislature in 2017

MRCCA - Goals

1. Protect and preserve the Mississippi River and adjacent lands that the legislature finds to be unique and valuable state and regional resources for the benefit of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state, region, and nation;

2. Prevent and mitigate irreversible damages to these state, regional, and natural resources;

3. Preserve and enhance the natural, aesthetic, cultural, and historical values of the Mississippi River and adjacent lands for public use and benefit;

4. Protect and preserve the Mississippi River as an essential element in the national, state, and regional transportation, sewer and water, and recreational systems; and

5. Protect and preserve the biological and ecological functions of the Mississippi River corridor.

MRCCA Consensus Question

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) published rules for the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA), an important milestone toward protecting the river's 72-mile stretch through the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

The rules are the result of extensive collaboration with local governments, business and environmental groups, and property owners to hear concerns, gather ideas, and balance interests.

Does the ERC and Council support moving forward with the MRCCA plan consistent with Minnesota Rules?

Energy Conservation

Solar Biomass Electric Wind

Champlin’s Municipal Campus Solar Project

Electrical Providers

* Anoka Electric* Connexus Energy* Xcel Energy

Energy Conservation

Biomass can be used to generate electricity and heat. Resources include solid waste, landfill gas, wood waste and agricultural byproducts. Champlin contracts for disposal of its solid waste at the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC).

Energy ConservationConsensus Statement (1 of 3)

Should the City support existing power provider’s efforts to develop and finance alternative energy?

Energy ConservationConsensus Statements

Energy conservation efforts have focused on education, demonstration projects, and regulations permitting energy options, such as solar, in response to market opportunities. The City has successfully developed energy conservation opportunities while not mandating requirements focused on a particular energy conservation system or program.

Should the City continue to seek opportunities for green energy such as renewable electricity for municipal operations?

Should the City’s regulations allow for, or require the use of, renewable energy sources with new development and/or redevelopment projects?

Environmental Resources: Timeline

• SEPTEMBER 17TH – JOINT MEETING WITH ERC

• ERC APPROVAL OF DRAFT PLAN - OCTOBER 1ST

• CITY COUNCIL APPROVE PLAN – OCTOBER 2018

• END OF OCTOBER - FULL PLAN SUBMITTAL TO NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES FOR COMMENT

• SUBMITTAL TO METROPOLITAN COUNCIL – BY END OF DECEMBER 2018