5102019 Rachel Augusta survey 46 wildlife suggestionPlan and schedule high-impact MPRB activities (such as construction and tree
5112019 Leslie survey 47 wildlife suggestionPlan and schedule high-impact MPRB activities (such as construction and tree
5132019 Carmine Profant survey 49 wildlife suggestionPlan and schedule high-impact MPRB activities (such as construction and tree
5132019 Carmine Profant survey 49 wildlife suggestionEducate the public about the value and inherent rights of all types of wildlife
survey 34 wildlife suggestion Enhance and expand habitat for wildlife throughout the park systemSuggestion to enhance and expand
5102019 Rachel Augusta survey 46 wildlife suggestionEducate the public about the value and inherent rights of all types of wildlife
5102019 Rachel Augusta survey 46 wildlife suggestionEnhance and expand habitat for wildlife throughout the Park system from
PUBLIC COMMENT LOGEcological
System Plan
support
Public Comment Open 2142019 opposition
Public Comment Close 5122019 concern
suggestion
DATE NAME METHOD SURVEY TOPIC AREA SENTIMENT COMMENT SUMMARY THEME THEME ID
5112019 Leslie survey 47 wildlife suggestionEducate the public about the value and inherent rights of all types of wildlife
and the need for wildlife to ensure healthy ecosystems
Suggestion to enhance and expand
wildlife habitat1012
5112019 Leslie survey 47 wildlife suggestionEnhance and expand habitat for wildlife throughout the Park system from
natural areas to small areas such as boulevards
Suggestion to enhance and expand
wildlife habitat1012
5132019 Carmine Profant survey 49 wildlife suggestionEnhance and expand habitat for wildlife throughout the Park system from
natural areas to small areas such as boulevards
Suggestion to enhance and expand
wildlife habitat1012
4202019Kay Hansen Friends of
Minneapolis Wildlifesurvey 36 wildlife suggestion
The Minneapolis Chain of LakesTheodore Wirth Park IBA includes a lot of
parkland where a total of 263 species of birds have been recorded including 72
species of Conservation Concern The plan should explicitly address the
importance of this area to bird habitat and include protections for this habitat
Suggestion to include more
information and protections for the
Minneapolis Chain of LakesTheodore
Wirth Park IBA
1013
5102019 Rachel Augusta survey 46 wildlife suggestion
The Minneapolis Chain of LakesTheodore Wirth Park IBA includes a lot of
parkland where a total of 263 species of birds have been recorded including 72
species of Conservation Concern The plan should explicitly address the
importance of this area to bird habitat and include protections for this habitat
Suggestion to include more
information and protections for the
Minneapolis Chain of LakesTheodore
Wirth Park IBA
1013
5132019 Carmine Profant survey 49 wildlife suggestion
The Minneapolis Chain of LakesTheodore Wirth Park IBA includes a lot of
parkland where a total of 263 species of birds have been recorded including 72
species of Conservation Concern The plan should explicitly address the
importance of this area to bird habitat and include protections for this habitat
Suggestion to include more
information and protections for the
Minneapolis Chain of LakesTheodore
Wirth Park IBA
1013
4102019 Ed McFadden survey 32 wildlife suggestionProjects should include a wildlife impact component to assess project impact to
wildlife and reduceeliminate adverse effects
Suggestion to include wildlife impact
assessment for MPRB projects1014
4192019
Jerry Bahls Audubon
Chapter of
Minneapolis
survey 34 wildlife suggestion
Require wildlife impact assessments for every MPRB project and require projects
to minimize wildlife and habitat impacts Assessment should include the
identification of high wildlife value areas that need to be protected
Suggestion to include wildlife impact
assessment for MPRB projects1014
4202019Kay Hansen Friends of
Minneapolis Wildlifesurvey 36 wildlife suggestion
Require a wildlife impact assessment for every MPRB project and require
projects to minimize wildlife and habitat impacts
Suggestion to include wildlife impact
assessment for MPRB projects1014
5102019 Rachel Augusta survey 46 wildlife suggestionRequire a wildlife impact assessment for every MPRB project and require
projects to minimize wildlife and habitat impacts
Suggestion to include wildlife impact
assessment for MPRB projects1014
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Public Comment Open 2142019 opposition
Public Comment Close 5122019 concern
suggestion
DATE NAME METHOD SURVEY TOPIC AREA SENTIMENT COMMENT SUMMARY THEME THEME ID
5112019 Leslie survey 47 wildlife suggestionRequire a wildlife impact assessment for every single MPRB project and require
projects to minimize wildlife and habitat impacts
Suggestion to include wildlife impact
assessment for MPRB projects1014
5132019 Carmine Profant survey 49 wildlife suggestionRequire a wildlife impact assessment for every MPRB project and require
projects to minimize wildlife and habitat impacts
Suggestion to include wildlife impact
assessment for MPRB projects1014
582019 Sean Connnaughty survey 38 wildlife suggestionbuild in adaptability in landscaping and management to incorporate beaver and
other wildlife activity
Suggestion to keep protect and
share space with wildlife1015
582019 Francine Marie Tolf survey 39 wildlife suggestionHabitat for many animals is shrinking because of humans In these limited spaces
we can and must work to share space with animals
Suggestion to keep protect and
share space with wildlife1015
592019 kelly survey 44 wildlife concern Please keep wildlife and protect it This means they share our spacesSuggestion to keep protect and
share space with wildlife1015
4192019
Jerry Bahls Audubon
Chapter of
Minneapolis
survey 34 wildlife LifeMinimize wildlife conflicts through modification of human activities (education
and limiting access) rather than eliminating wildlife
Suggestion to minimize wildlife
conflicts by modifyinglimiting human
activity
1016
4202019Kay Hansen Friends of
Minneapolis Wildlifesurvey 36 wildlife suggestion
Minimize conflicts with wildlife by modifying human activities through public
education and limits on activities
Suggestion to minimize wildlife
conflicts by modifyinglimiting human
activity
1016
5102019 Rachel Augusta survey 46 wildlife suggestionMinimize conflicts with wildlife by modifying human activities through public
education and limits on activities
Suggestion to minimize wildlife
conflicts by modifyinglimiting human
activity
1016
5112019 Leslie survey 47 wildlife suggestionMinimize conflicts with wildlife by modifying human activities through public
education and limits on activities
Suggestion to minimize wildlife
conflicts by modifyinglimiting human
activity
1016
5132019 Carmine Profant survey 49 wildlife suggestionMinimize conflicts with wildlife by modifying human activities through public
education and limits on activities
Suggestion to minimize wildlife
conflicts by modifyinglimiting human
activity
1016
592019Friends of Roberts
Bird Sanctuaryletter na wildlife suggestion
Add a new recommendation to require buildings to have bird-safe glass and dark
sky friendly lighting Add a life goal to Make lighting on park property safe for
birds Incorporate language into recommendations 331 and 339 to include
specifics reducing bird collisions and bird-safe glass
Suggestion to require all buildings and
lighting to be bird safe1017
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Public Comment Open 2142019 opposition
Public Comment Close 5122019 concern
suggestion
DATE NAME METHOD SURVEY TOPIC AREA SENTIMENT COMMENT SUMMARY THEME THEME ID
4192019
Jerry Bahls Audubon
Chapter of
Minneapolis
survey 34 wildlife suggestion
There should be a lighting policy requiring all park buildings and lighting to be
safe for birds wildlife and humans MPRB and the City of Minneapolis should
work together to then implement throughout all of Minneapolis Follow
BirdSafe guidelines for all buildings There must be statements committing to
bird-safe buildings and lighting on parkland
Suggestion to require all buildings and
lighting to be bird safe1017
4202019Kay Hansen Friends of
Minneapolis Wildlifesurvey 36 wildlife suggestion
Implement a bird-safe building and lighting policy that requires all buildings and
lighting on parkland to be safe for birds Work with the City of Minneapolis to
ensure that all buildings and lights are bird friendly
Suggestion to require all buildings and
lighting to be bird safe1017
5102019 Rachel Augusta survey 46 wildlife suggestion
Implement a bird-safe building and lighting policy that requires all buildings and
lighting on parkland to be safe for birds Work with the City of Minneapolis to
ensure that all buildings and lights are bird friendly
Suggestion to require all buildings and
lighting to be bird safe1017
5112019 Leslie survey 47 wildlife suggestion
Implement a bird-safe building and lighting policy that requires all buildings and
lighting on parkland to be safe for birds Work with the City of Minneapolis to
ensure that all buildings and lights are bird friendly
Suggestion to require all buildings and
lighting to be bird safe1017
5132019 Carmine Profant survey 49 wildlife suggestion
Implement a bird-safe building and lighting policy that requires all buildings and
lighting on parkland to be safe for birds Work with the City of Minneapolis to
ensure that all buildings and lights are bird friendly Urge MPRB to make the
park system friendly to wildlife with bird safe buildings
Suggestion to require all buildings and
lighting to be bird safe1017
5132019 Carmine Profant survey 49 wildlife suggestionPlease implement polices and practices that sustain and expand wildlife habitat
and biodiversity
Suggestion to sustain and expand
wildlife habitat and biodiversity1018
582019 Maggie OConnor survey 43 wildlife supportSuggests a full-time wildlife advocate for the parks an ecologist with a passion
for urban wildlife
Support for an ecologist position with
a focus towards wildlife1019
592019Friends of Roberts
Bird Sanctuaryletter na wildlife support
Support recommendation 231 related to designing structural BMPs to reduce
conflict with wildlife
Support for designing BMPs with
wildlife in mind1020
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Public Comment Open 2142019 opposition
Public Comment Close 5122019 concern
suggestion
DATE NAME METHOD SURVEY TOPIC AREA SENTIMENT COMMENT SUMMARY THEME THEME ID
542019 Leslie survey 37plan function layout
and engagement concern Neighborhood park planning wasnt publicized sufficiently
Concern about advertisement of
neighborhood park planning1101
592019Friends of Roberts
Bird Sanctuaryletter na
plan function layout
and engagement concern
This sentence is a negative statement and undermines the commitment to the
plans goals Repair of compacted or eroded soils regrowth of vegetationhellip is
simply not possible (pg 52 under Asset Management) Do plans in other aspects
of the MPRB mission such as recreation similarly suggest limits on what can be
accomplished
Concern plan doesnt go far enough
lacks commitment and accountability1102
4192019
Jerry Bahls Audubon
Chapter of
Minneapolis
survey 34plan function layout
and engagement concern
The plan doesnt go far enough It currently reads more like an Ecological
Summary rather than an Ecological Plan Strong starting point but needs to do
more to plan how to improve and sustain ecological function on parklands
Document seems to list and rationalize current policies and practices rather than
describing how to commit to how to improve ecological function The way things
are worded appears to shift accountability for ecosystem protection and
enhancement away from itself Cites examples of how plan is written outlining
items out of MPRBs control due to jurisdiction or restoration not being possible
Most recommendations are vague and non-committal and need to be
strengthened Verbs like explore evaluate plan and continue are used rather
than implement enact act and initiate which suggests more planning rather
than action
Concern plan doesnt go far enough
lacks commitment and accountability1102
4202019Kay Hansen Friends of
Minneapolis Wildlifesurvey 36
plan function layout
and engagement concern
Need a strong plan that focuses on protecting and restoring the environment
rather than one that shifts responsibility away from MPRB MPRB can commit to
improve many things under its immediate control and repair and restore natural
areas these commitments are missing in the plan
Concern plan doesnt go far enough
lacks commitment and accountability1102
4202019Kay Hansen Friends of
Minneapolis Wildlifesurvey 36
plan function layout
and engagement concern
Disappointed with the draft plan It summarizes current policies and practices
but dont go far enough to describe ecological function and commit to policies
and practices that will sustain and enhance it
Concern plan doesnt go far enough
lacks commitment and accountability1102
5122019 Constance Pepin survey 48plan function layout
and engagement concern
The plan says its hard to restore the environment instead of stepping up Hard
yes impossible no
Concern plan doesnt go far enough
lacks commitment and accountability1102
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Public Comment Open 2142019 opposition
Public Comment Close 5122019 concern
suggestion
DATE NAME METHOD SURVEY TOPIC AREA SENTIMENT COMMENT SUMMARY THEME THEME ID
4202019Kay Hansen Friends of
Minneapolis Wildlifesurvey 36
plan function layout
and engagement concern
Plan misses the essence of the cycle of life and food chain concepts core to
ecological function This is especially evident in the Life chapter which has high
level goals rather than details action steps Stacked benefits are not sufficient in
this 6th extinction era
Concern plan misses the essence of
concepts core to ecological function1103
442019 Doug survey 31plan function layout
and engagement concern
Lots of good information in the plan but implementation will require substantial
and long term commitment by MPRB
Concern regarding implementation of
plan1104
5122019 Constance Pepin survey 48plan function layout
and engagement concern
The Life section fails to bring the other sections of the plan into an ecological
approach therefore failing to address life itself
Concern regarding organization of the
Life chapter1105
3232019 Beth survey 27plan function layout
and engagement concern
While people may love golf we need to protect our natural world first and not
prioritize golf courses Some golf courses may need to return to their initial lake
or wetland forms as climate changes brings and increase in large rainstorms
Concern regarding prioritization of
recreation over natural resources and
wildlife
1106
4192019
Jerry Bahls Audubon
Chapter of
Minneapolis
survey 34plan function layout
and engagement concern
Theres a lack of recommendations to sustaining biodiversity and ecological
function The recommendations currently further reflect on maximizing
recreation versus protecting and optimizing ecological function
Concern regarding prioritization of
recreation over natural resources and
wildlife
1106
4192019
Jerry Bahls Audubon
Chapter of
Minneapolis
survey 34plan function layout
and engagement concern
This statement shows a failure to focus on ecological function and bias towards
recreation over ecology Situated in Minnesotas largest and most visited city
the Minneapolis park system must adhere to a maintenance standard and level
of service that meets the needs and demands of millions of community and out-
of-area park visitors Suggests instead Situated in the Mississippi Flyway used
by hundreds of species and millions of migrating birds twice a year the
Minneapolis park system must prioritize the preservation and enhancement of
wildlife habitat and the protection of birds migrating through Minneapolis and
other wildlife essential to a healthy ecosystem
Concern regarding prioritization of
recreation over natural resources and
wildlife
1106
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Public Comment Open 2142019 opposition
Public Comment Close 5122019 concern
suggestion
DATE NAME METHOD SURVEY TOPIC AREA SENTIMENT COMMENT SUMMARY THEME THEME ID
4202019Kay Hansen Friends of
Minneapolis Wildlifesurvey 36
plan function layout
and engagement concern
As elected officials most important function is to preserve and protect the
natural resources and ecologically systems Climate change proves sustainable
recreation isnt possible without a healthy environment This includes the
wildlife who are an essential element of our urban ecosystem Too often
recreation take priority and displaces our natural resources and wildlife with
adverse impacts on ecosystems
Concern regarding prioritization of
recreation over natural resources and
wildlife
1106
582019 Maggie OConnor survey 43plan function layout
and engagement concern
Parks have two functions human recreation and protection of wildlife
Protection of wildlife is particularly important in dense urban areas where the
urban environment threatens wildlife both migratory and those in Minnesota
year-round Goals seem admirable but give highest priority to recreation Gives
recent examples of this at Loring Park related to goose management and taking
cattails out with the effect of decimating the red-wing blackbird population and
increasing algal blooms Plan views parks as it used for pleasure rather than a
gift which should be considered precious
Concern regarding prioritization of
recreation over natural resources and
wildlife
1106
5122019 Constance Pepin survey 48plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Plan seems to have been written years before now when the current crisis has
become evident Many articles are sounding the alarm on the mass extinction of
a million species The plan needs to embraces a paradigm shift away from a
focus on recreation towards a focus on ecology and wildlife All existing habitat
needs to be preserved and protected Humans cant continue to maximize their
use as the expense of wildlife Humans need to change their behavior and
expectations and MPRB must show leadership in educating humans and
prioritizing the environment The world wont end if humans cant do everything
they want it a park but the world as we know it will end unless humans sustain
and enhance the ecological function
Concern regarding prioritization of
recreation over natural resources and
wildlife
1106
2142019 Kathie Noga survey 2plan function layout
and engagement concern Plan is not detailed enough
Concern regarding the lack of detail in
the plan1107
3222019 Kathie Noga survey 26plan function layout
and engagement concern Plan is not detailed enough
Concern regarding the lack of detail in
the plan1107
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Public Comment Open 2142019 opposition
Public Comment Close 5122019 concern
suggestion
DATE NAME METHOD SURVEY TOPIC AREA SENTIMENT COMMENT SUMMARY THEME THEME ID
2142019 Lila M Smith survey 1plan function layout
and engagement concern
Wishes they had been included into recently adopted park master plans
Neighborhoods not high in existing natural resources (ex lakes river) still want
to have some nature in their parks and would be healthier if there were places
to enjoy fresh air and trails
Concern regarding the plans
relationship with park master plans1108
542019 Leslie survey 37plan function layout
and engagement concern
How will the plan interface with neighborhood park plans They need to work
together In park plans Ive looked at theres an increase in impervious surface
reduction in green space and tree removal to add new structures and activities
Concern regarding the plans
relationship with park master plans1108
582019 Jaden Hansen survey 40plan function layout
and engagement opposition
Shamefult o see this plan introduced in Minneapolis in 2019 Would like my tax
dollars to be spent on efforts to promote biodiversity and be cognizant of the
world we live in in 2019 Find dynamic and creative ways to coexist To do
otherwise is out of touch and raised attention to those who advocate for making
wildlife a priority
Opposition to the plan 1109
592019Friends of Roberts
Bird Sanctuaryletter na
plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Section at the end tying goals to recommendations is helpful but the labeling
should be consistent
Suggestion for consistent labeling of
goals in the document1110
4192019
Jerry Bahls Audubon
Chapter of
Minneapolis
survey 34plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Remove wherever possible from most of the text If given the option human
nature is to do the easiest
Suggestion for document language
that shows a greater commitment to
implementation
1111
592019Friends of Roberts
Bird Sanctuaryletter na
plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Revise text so it says The Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary is within the
Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Regional Parkhellip since Minneapolis Chain of Lakes
Regional Park is the IBA not just Roberts Bird Sanctuary (page 79)
Suggestion for text clarifications 1112
4192019
Jerry Bahls Audubon
Chapter of
Minneapolis
survey 34plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
The statement related to Audubon Society on page 70 should be clarified
because the two organizations are not the sameSuggestion for text clarifications 1112
5122019 Constance Pepin survey 48plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
The plan incorrectly describe the IBA which is more than just Roberts Bird
Sanctuary The Minneapolis Chain of LakesTheodore Wirth Park IBA includes a
lot of parkland where a total of 263 species of birds have been recorded
including 72 species of Conservation Concern
Suggestion for text clarifications 1112
4192019
Jerry Bahls Audubon
Chapter of
Minneapolis
survey 34plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Add and support native plants animals and birds to the end of MPRB Vision
Theme 1
Suggestion for text revision to other
MPRB statements and goals1113
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Public Comment Open 2142019 opposition
Public Comment Close 5122019 concern
suggestion
DATE NAME METHOD SURVEY TOPIC AREA SENTIMENT COMMENT SUMMARY THEME THEME ID
4192019
Jerry Bahls Audubon
Chapter of
Minneapolis
survey 34plan function layout
and engagement
Revise description of Environmental Stewardship under MPRB structure to
include hellipnatural spaces to support native plants animals and birds which
meanshellip
Suggestion for text revision to other
MPRB statements and goals1113
592019Friends of Roberts
Bird Sanctuaryletter na
plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
This paragraph is unnecessarily negative and doesnt refer to water While
there is certainly opportunity to create habitat at a certain scale in each of the
neighborhood parkshellip Could be reworded to following While the most
extensive and highest quality habitats for wildlife in the parks are found in
regional parks there is opportunity to create habitat at an appropriate scale in
each of the neighborhood parks that MPRB manages
Suggestion for text revision under
Water and Life1114
2182019 Harriet McCleary survey 8plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Making plans is a healthy way to approach a problem but making decisions early
avoids a lot of problems later
Suggestion regarding approach to
plan1115
3112019 Ginny Halloran survey 24plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Hope the plan becomes a living document with measurable goals reported out
periodically
Suggestion regarding plan
implementation communication1116
4192019
Jerry Bahls Audubon
Chapter of
Minneapolis
survey 34plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
[with regard to dog waste education and signage] a solution may be more dog
parks located appropriately
Suggestion to add more dog parks in
appropriate locations1117
2142019 Lila M Smith survey 1plan function layout
and engagement suggestion Expand the goals to include all of the parks
Suggestion to apply land goals to all
parks1118
2142019 Kathie Noga survey 2plan function layout
and engagement suggestion Get public input and do something the public really wants
Suggestion to collect and listen to
public input1119
442019 Doug survey 31plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Natural resource management should be a priority in the following ways 1
Before or during the development of park master plans there should be a
complete park-specific Natural Resource Management plan
Suggestion to complete natural
resource management plans during
the park master planning process
1120
2182019 Barbara survey 12plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Contributions to restoring soil water and air allow Earth to continue supporting
life All is related
Suggestion to consider the
relationships between plan topic
areas
1121
542019 Leslie survey 37plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Ecological and park planning groups should share information since there seems
to be a lot of topic crossover
Suggestion to coordinate across
ecological and park planning efforts1122
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Public Comment Open 2142019 opposition
Public Comment Close 5122019 concern
suggestion
DATE NAME METHOD SURVEY TOPIC AREA SENTIMENT COMMENT SUMMARY THEME THEME ID
2192019 Susu Jeffrey survey 15plan function layout
and engagement suggestion Dont overthink the plan and start now
Suggestion to get started
implementing the plan1123
542019 Leslie survey 37plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Publicize the Ecological System Plan more widely Many people havent hear
about the plan
Suggestion to more broadly share the
plan1124
2272019 Monika survey 20plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Please start working on habitat connectivity now specifically underpass habitat
connectivity Im sure there would be people will to donate or other funding
mechanisms for underpasses There is need now to reduce hazards for both
human and wildlife
Suggestion to prioritize certain
elements of the plan1125
362019 Brian Crotteau survey 22plan function layout
and engagement suggestion Habitat restoration needs to be much more urgent
Suggestion to prioritize certain
elements of the plan1125
4192019
Jerry Bahls Audubon
Chapter of
Minneapolis
survey 34plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Carbon sequestration should be a secondary goal to providing an environment
for quality green space to benefit people animals and birds Providing green
space (trees shrubs native plants) will fulfill the sequestering goal
Suggestion to prioritize certain
elements of the plan1125
4202019Kay Hansen Friends of
Minneapolis Wildlifesurvey 36
plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
MPRB needs to prioritize the protection of wildlife and expansion and
enhancement of wildlife habitat and corridors in all parks and areas managed by
MPRB
Suggestion to prioritize certain
elements of the plan1125
5102019 Rachel Augusta survey 46plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
MPRB needs to prioritize the protection of wildlife and expansion and
enhancement of wildlife habitat and corridors in all parks and areas managed by
MPRB
Suggestion to prioritize certain
elements of the plan1125
5132019 Carmine Profant survey 49plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
MPRB needs to prioritize the protection of wildlife and expansion and
enhancement of wildlife habitat and corridors in all parks and areas managed by
MPRB
Suggestion to prioritize certain
elements of the plan1125
2182019 Harriet McCleary survey 8plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Set ground rules for water use including conservation because it will become
scare and we cant survive without it
Suggestion to set rules related to
water useconsumption1126
592019Friends of Roberts
Bird Sanctuaryletter na
plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
415 is an excellent idea but should be stated more strongly than a budget
recommendation
Suggestion to strengthen
commitment to the recommendation
for a staff ecologist
1127
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Public Comment Open 2142019 opposition
Public Comment Close 5122019 concern
suggestion
DATE NAME METHOD SURVEY TOPIC AREA SENTIMENT COMMENT SUMMARY THEME THEME ID
592019Friends of Roberts
Bird Sanctuaryletter na
plan function layout
and engagement suggestion
Goals are all good but odd that the first focus is water and air quality It would
be helpful to tie goals with recommendations like in chapter 4
Suggestion to tie goals with
recommendations in the Life chapter1128
2272019 Monika survey 20plan function layout
and engagement support Most support for life goals I through L Support for goals in the life chapter 1129
4182019
Erin Niehoff Chair of
Community
Environmental
Advisory Commission
(CEAC)
letter naplan function layout
and engagement support
CEAC supports the draft plan with a few suggested amendments The plan is
broad multifaceted and well researched It will have a dramatic and lasting
impact on the local environment
Support for the plan 1130
2212019 Barbara Norblom survey 18plan function layout
and engagement support
Thrilled this plan has been drafted Grateful for an opportunity to comment and
be part of the processSupport for the plan 1130
362019 Brian Crotteau survey 21plan function layout
and engagement support Love that there is a plan Support for the plan 1130
3112019 Ginny Halloran survey 24plan function layout
and engagement support kudos to a great job Support for the plan 1130
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and engagement support Plan is a welcome addition to our park system Support for the plan 1130
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I wish that these goals had been included in the 2020 plans that were just completed for individual parks I believe that all Minneapolis Parks could benefit by adding Habitat Connectivity and Habitat Biodiversity For those of us living in neighborhoods whos Parks lack Natural Areas we hunger for a bit of nature Not everyone lives near one of the lakes or the river but we still desire enjoyment of natural areas We would be healthier with fresh air and nature trails to bring us out Most Parks would benefit by the addition of Native plants and Rain Gardens Almost all lawns could be Bee Lawns Annuals are wasteful and I support switching to native perennials There were proposals to add grass buffers around trees and not use the weed-whip A better idea would be to plant perennial natives around the base of new trees I didnt see anything in the proposed plans about training new ground crews on the care of native plants and bee lawns All these concerns could have been included in the planning for individual parks
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Expand these goals to all our parks and add native perennials and rain gardens to all of them Train Ground Crews so they understand environmental organic practices
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Please get pesticides out of the park It is about time you do what is morally right for us who live with chemical sensitivity allergies and asthma Please be the change you said you were going to be Nothing stated about this terrible problem of us being excluded from the park because of pesticides terrible health effects
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I would like more details period in the plan It is too general not specific enough I think you need to get some input from the public and I would like to see you actually do something the public really wants
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Water
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I would like to see more to specifically address stormwater outfalls along the Mississippi River Most of the storm water oufalls occur in MPRB property I think a lot could be done to capture and filter the water before it goes into the Mississippi River
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I would like to see more about native plantings in place of typical grass areas
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Neil
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Air
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Instead of exploring policy and procedure changes resulting in reduced fleet emissions it is my hope that this plan is very forward thinking and has stronger language such as committing to a 100 zero-emissions fleet in the near future
It is 2019 and we STILL have national leaders who still dispute science and the harm we humans do to the environment around usbut we can lead at a local level pave the way for other metropolitan areas in the country and in the world to adopt how we in Minneapolis take care of the environment believe in science and truly plan for the future
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Sam Benson
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I want to see a strong commitment to moving quickly towards a zero emissions vehicle fleet and away from a gas powered fleet This a great way to lower carbon emissions and improve air quality
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Mary Theresa Downing
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I would like the Park Board to plan on having a 100 zero emissions fleet in the near future I think it takes a strong commitment to sustain movement toward clean energy use and I hope all Minneapolis departments would aim for that
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I would like the Park Board to not only replace trees that have been removed and add to our parks urban forest but also work to educate citizens and suppliers about trees that are likely to thrive in a warmer climate than we currently have Setting up a tree planting project that uses volunteers and summer youth workers perhaps in partnership with non-profits might dramatically increase the number of trees in the city which could offset the poor air quality and higher temperatures were expected to have as temperatures rise
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Michelle
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I would like to see a final plan that includes the Park Board committing to shifting away from gasoline vehicles and to a 100 zero-emissions fleet Use solar panels on Park buildingsenergy needs
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Harriet McCleary
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Water is going to become scarce if we dont manage its use now We need to set ground rules for use including conservation We certainly wont survive without clean water
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Making plans is always a healthy way to approach a problem Plans can always be modified later but making decisions early avoids a lot of problems later
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Evan Mulholland
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Air
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100 electric vehicles These can do the job for less money and are consistent with the plan to get Minneapolis to 100 renewable power
We should not buy a single new gas or diesel vehicle for the park fleet
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I would like to see the board make a stronger commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by shifting away from gasoline vehicles to a 100 zero-emissions fleet It is essential that we prioritize the environment We must not only commit halfway by reducing fleet emissions We must eliminate them This is a small but crucial step we can take to ensuring a better future for our city country and planet
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Please continue to be a leading force in the fight against climate change As part of the government it is your responsibility to fight for what is right
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Rebecca K
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Air
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I am concerned about air quality in our parks (and the impacts of park management on climate change) and would like to see this plan committing to 100 zero-emissions vehicles within the next decade
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Barbara
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Life
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It is each contribution to restoring soil water and air to its capacity to thrive that will allow Earth to continue supporting life ALL IS RELATED
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Please keep the above in mind as you attempt to support life
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Margaret Sweeney
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Air
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I would like to see the park board commit to transitioning to a 100 zero emissions fleet by the year 2025 This initiative while ambitious is achievable and imperative for our future generations health and well-being
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I would prefer to see a final plan that includes the Park Board ldquocommitting to shifting away from gasoline vehicles and to a 100 zero-emissions fleetrdquo I would also like you to take every opportunity in the plan to curb carbon emissions and mitigate climate change
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Susu Jeffrey
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Water
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Cheapest most effective airwater scrubbing effort is to preserve trees and to reforest here in the Big Woods Buying clean cars and other techno fixes is both pricey and sexy but tree planting is the best easiest smartest community effort we could do especially if we begin immediately
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Dont overthink your plan Be smart start now
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Ecological System Plan
I appreciate exploring policy and procedure changes that would result in MPRB fleet emissions But PLEASE consider committing to transitioning to an all electric fleet
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Jessica Wardlaw
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The air we breathe is vital to our health and survival
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Everyone deserves clean and air and water absolutely free of pollutantscontaminates
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Barbara Norblom
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Air
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Im encouraged by learning that the MPRB is looking at reducing emissions produced by its own fleet of vehicles However the language is not showing the urgency with which we need to act on climate change Id like to see a more rigorous timeline
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I really am thrilled that this Ecological System Plan has even been drafted Looks like its been a lot of work and I appreciate all efforts to nurture a healthier ecosystem I also am grateful for the opportunity to comment and be a part of the process
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Julia Rice
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Air
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The current language in the draft Ecological System Plan regarding reducing emissions for the vehicle fleet does not go far enough Please commit to shifting the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Boards fleet of vehicles away from gasoline powered vehicles to a 100 zero emissions fleet Thank you for your time
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Monika
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Life
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I am THRILLED beyond belief to see habitat connectivity as a priority I am so excited to see discussion of creating underpasses (and maybe even overpasses I hope) and other options to mitigate the impact of roads on turtles and frogs Please start doing this work Im sure the city could find donors to fund underpasses and other mechanisms to support wildlife mobility Lake Harriet roadway is in terrible condition The city should look to redo the roadway and insert one or more underpasses I would donate to this immediately There are also lots of dead muskrats in the spring and summer near the 62 intersection with 35W near the Portland exit because there is a large pond there but zero barriers discouraging wildlife This is a hazard for us all human and wildlife Stop mowing so much Where are any prairies I most support the last 4 Life goals (I through L) I love adding more pollinatir habitat and have a robust native focused garden with lots of flowering and fruiting plants for pollinators and birds Stop killing geese The Park should not be using exterminators There should be ONLY non-lethal control methods used It is a betrayal of stewardship to use extermination
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Brian Crotteau
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Water
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1 Dog poop Dog poop seems to be a contributing factor to impaired waters around the lakes Even when people pick up some is left and washed into the lake Many people dont pick up and the poop washes into the lake
2 Litter In the summer I make weekly treks along the shore to pick up garbage Plastic straws diapers plastic cups cigarette butts plastic wrap of all sorts For every 200-300 feet of shore I could fill a medium to large sized garbage bag This garbage impairs the waters
3 Homeowners Home owners on the east side of Lake Harriet drain their swimming pool water directly into the lake I have reported 3 different incidents to 311 The city responded to me that this was ok as long as the owner de-chlorined the water The water is not de-chlorinated and non one monitors it
4 Homeowners People still spray toxic chemicals on their lawns put on fertilizers and rake their leaves directly into the streets These activities should be banned
5 Storm water treatment I know that some improvements have been made to route storm water through settling ponds and rain gardens But it is way too little On the east and south sides of Harriet storm water still drains directly into the lake bringing yard chemicals oil gas and garbage right into the lake I think that all direct storm drainage into the lake needs to end
6 Invasive species More needs to be done to rid the lakes of milfoil and other invasives AND restore native plants into the lakes and shore
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I love the fact that there is a plan and I will comment on other sections I have a general comment that we need to restore these little ecosystems in our parks not just remove invasives and not just have acres and acres of turf grass In general the default planting of new plants and trees should be to always try natives first We are facing an insect bird and pollinator apocalypse and our native creatures can only live on and feed on native plantsNo Ginko trees no Eucalyptus trees We want native trees planted in our parks and on boulevards
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Brian Crotteau
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Land
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1 Invasive species Buckthorn garlic mustard burdock and reed canary grass are still posing too great a threat to the remaining habitats in our parks The Park should get even more aggressive to work with staff outside groups the State and even citizen volunteers to eradicate these invasives from our parks However this should not be the end goal in itself its just a step toward habitat restoration and sustainability
2 Tree plantings Whenever a tree is taken down in a park especially natural areas the defaul choice for a new planting must be a native tree not a cultivar hybrid or non-native Non native tree plantings are directly contributing to the extinction of our birds insects and pollinators This is not a joke This is an emergency Our native critters birds and bugs depend on acorns from red or white oaks not on seeds from Ginko trees
3 Habitat restoration Our parks need much more urgent on habitat restoration Removal of invasives planting and re-establishing natives and converting non-native grass turn areas into pollinator habitats even if they are small Each park should have multiple pollinator gardens these could be maintained by volunteers There is too much turf grass and too many mowed areas Where possible use controlled burns to simulate pre-development conditions
4 Pollinators Related to 3 above our parks should be havens for pollinators We are facing pollinator extinction this is not fake news Our parks need to recognize this and do something about it
5 Lakeshore habitat Volunteers have been removing invasives along Minnehaha Creek Harriet Maka Ska and Cedar allowing for amazing native plants to come back on their own only to have the areas mowed to the ground There is too much of an obsession with mowing every possible space Lake shores need to be mostly unmowed native plants shrubs and trees and native aquatic plants and grasses There need to be designated non-mowed habitat areas along the lakes that are teeming with a biodiversity of native plants This must be priority
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Please tell us any other comments or suggestions you have regarding the draft Ecological System Plan in general
Life I love the Life section of the plan and would reiterate how critical it is to remove invasive and non-native plants from all our park lands and lakes and replace them with native trees and plants so that this life and actually eat live sleep and reproduce in our parks Norway Maple Ginko and other non-native trees do not provide reliable or sustainable food for our native birds animals insects and other critters
Recommendations main points
1 Remove all invasives from all parks 2 Restore to native habitat and plants 3 Stop direct storm runoff into lakes 4 More gardens and spaces for natural areas even in parks used for sports etc there are creative ways to add mini habitats 5 No invasive hybrid or non-native trees planted in the city 6 Similar to 5 stop planting non native trees in boulevards Native should always be first choice
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Test
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Water
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dgf
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fdgf
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Ginny Halloran
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Introduction Maps or Recommendations Sections
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What would you like to share about that topic area
Kudos to a great job 1) I would like to see Education of the Public become an area of responsibility of the park system that is emphasized You can teach us about carbon sequestration composting use of less salt using perenniels instead of annuals healthy soils etc
2) I did not see any mention of urban agriculture not even trying to figure out how it fits within the system if thats where youre at though I may have missed it It would be nice to have some food growing within our park systems to lend the importance of local food systems There are small triangles that could be great community gardens that bring the community together as well as help teach us the importance of composting and how to have good compost for the soil
Q4
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I hope it becomes a living document that has measurable goals that are reported on periodically to the public
Thanks for all you do tso that we have the best park system in the country
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Paul
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Land
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I applaud the new recommendations related to lighting Light pollution is an unnecessary waste of money and energy and an ecological threat we can reduce by lighting intelligently Simply put life on earth evolved with bright days AND dark nights and every ecosystem has countless species both nocturnal or crepuscular that have evolved to depend on darkness Too often when making an ecological plan we simply forget the importance of nights natural darkness While society will often argue that more light will mean more safety and security but that is seldom the case I urge you to create sensible and intelligent lighting policy that recognizes the ecological value of darkness See the work done by the International Dark-Sky Association for more Thanks
55 1 Explore dark sky certifed lighting to limit light spillover 55 2 Explore areas where lighting can be changed redirected or timed diferently to limit impacts on neighborhoods as well as natural areas
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Thank you for helping to make the park system so wonderful
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Kathie Noga
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Land
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I would like to see a commitment by the Board to get rid of the pesticides in the park As a chemically sensitive individual who also suffers from allergies and asthma I got to tell you there are parts of the parks I cannot use when they use pesticides This the 21st Century for heavens sake We should not be using 19th Century mentality and still keep using them I am totally disgusted that this is happening
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Get more specific on this plan It is way too general in focus Details are lacking and this is not acceptable to the public You say you are going to have public input Then listen to the public and do something we all can be proud and get rid of those pesticides
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Beth
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Life
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Irsquom impressed with the parks systems work on improving the environment for native animals plants and wildlife Irsquom glad to see that you are working with the u of m scientists and that you want to add an ecologist to the park staff
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Irsquom happy to live in a city that has invested so heavily in our parks and is dedicated to protecting them I would love to see increases in parkland areas like the upper Mississippi park with its very natural areas with trails running through it I realize people love golf but we need to protect our natural world first and shouldnrsquot prioritize golf courses over wetlands Climate change will probably mean more large rain storms and we may need to adjust our land use to best deal with that Where lakes and wetlands were filled in to create golf courses in the past we may need to decide to dig them out again We have to look at long term effects not short term enjoyment
On another topic perhaps I missed it in the long document but Irsquom hoping there is some sort of Japanese beetle management plan Irsquove read that using the traps as an individual home owner isnrsquot effective but if done on a citywide scale it might be
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john klein
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Land
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Regarding park forests We are removing a lot of valuable habitat by the overly zealous work of tree removal For example When we lost our resident screech owl population the forester said he cut down a tree last week with a screech owl nest in it Bird nesting habitat flying squirrels it is substantial Regarding park trees There is substantial damage to our local park trees from mowing carelessly and hitting the trunks I will send a collection of photos to maintenance Regarding Park workers vehicles We still havenrsquot had the repair work done that was promised when a leader drove a front end loader on a task Vehicles have done considerable damage again this spring and unfortunately donrsquot take the time to repair it If you want photos let me know
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Jeremy Bergerson
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Air
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As someone who lives in an area that is severely adversely affected by the VOCs coming off of I-94 I very much appreciate that the Plan focuses on areas of the city that are harmed by freeways (ie cars and other vehicles) I am however disappointed that unlike the Citys 2040 Comprehensive Plan the Ecological Plan calls only for canopy maintenance instead of expansion The boulevards throughout our city are not nearly fully stocked and while I completely agree that private land is where the biggest gains can be made MPRB has direct control over the boulevards and can have an immediate impact by focusing on filling them up as much as possible
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I am very happy that MPRB is focusing on its role as our citys ecological steward environmental matters are really where MPRB is the most logical player unlike in transportation where MPRB should absolutely defer in all instances to the City given MPRBs spotty track record in planning transportation infrastructure
Nature is one of our best ways to combat climate change and pollution Please please please consider how we can add as many trees as possible to our city which will cool clean and beautify our city
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Timothyjlamb
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Life
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Protecting and enhancing all the flora and fauna of the park system will improve the quality of life for everyone in the city One item that needs immediate attention is the supervision of the rapidly increasing canine population Allowing their owners to run them off lease destroying the flora and fauna of the park system needs to be stopped immediately
Q4
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Doug
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Introduction Maps or Recommendations Sections
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What would you like to share about that topic area
A) MPRB should significantly increase its support and funding of its Natural Resource Management Program The park systemrsquos natural area land holdings necessitate more investment Increasing MPRBrsquos internal capacity andor funding for ecological contractors will enable the program to address decades of deferred maintenance in the park systemrsquos natural areas After the initial (and more expensive) restoration work is complete lower-cost long-term management will be required
B) Before or during the development of each individual park master plan or update MPRB should complete a park-specific ldquoNatural Resource Management Planrdquo It is essential to look first at a particular parkrsquos natural resources before you can make informed decisions regarding master planning Conservation planning and development practices should be followed during park master planning including protection of high quality sensitive andor large ldquocorerdquo natural areas using techniques such as designating protected areas ecological buffering restoration and management
C) The use of goats for invasive plant control should be evaluated in detail to ensure they are providing a meaningful ecological benefit for a reasonable cost We know they eat a lot of vegetation but are they harming native shrubs and saplings or really helping control invasive plants for the long term
D) MPRB should allocate resources to conduct regular ecological monitoring of at least its priority natural areas Photo monitoring points should be established at key locations across the park system and used for repeat photography including before and after restorationmanagement activities Invasive plant monitoring (mentioned in the recommendations) and wildlife surveys (eg bird counts) could also be done in these same or other areas This information would be valuable to track progress and enable adaptive management throughout MPRBs natural areas
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There is a lot of good information and recommendations in the Plan but implementation will require a substantial and long-term commitment by the MPRB
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Ed McFadden
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Land
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I picked Land but these comments apply across the board I urge the Minneapolis Park amp Recreation Board to protect enhance and expand natural areas for the benefit of birds and other animals (including humans) Projects should include a wildlife impact component to assess the effect of projects on wildlife and to adjust projects when needed to reduce or eliminate adverse effects on wildlife MPRB should plant more native trees and vegetation as food sources for birds and pollinators and other wildlife
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What is your nameThis information helps us keep track of everyones comments You may use just a first name orsome other name You may still do the survey multiple times with the same name
Dr Mary Harlow
Q2
What main Ecological System Plan topic area are youmost interested in commenting on
Land
Q3
What would you like to share about that topic area
Please heed the vision of Theodore Wirth who donated all the land to create our outstanding park system for the residents of Minneapolis to enjoy greenspace natural beauty and a respite from the concrete congestion and traffic of the city Please listen to the people who are not amenable to all the new amenities the City government is pressuring the MPRB to add to our parks Please do not cover our greenspace with asphalt or cut down our beautiful and badly needed urban canopy of trees Please use our tax dollars as we have requested to maintain our parks and make badly needed repairs CIDNA residents were told that the MPRB did not have any money to address safety issues at Cedar South Beach where we need cement steps to prevent people from falling This is after they raised over $250000 of private money to redo the entire beach Lowry Hill residents were told that there were no funds to help them repair 7 Pools an historic park They were told that the MPRB wanted to spend tax dollars to build a new parking lot in the middle of Kenwood Park instead
We would like the MPRB to act independently to maintain and preserve our parks for posterity
We need wisdom and experience to guide development in and around our parks There are experts around the country great conservationists and park planners who can advise you My advice would be to consult with the Freshwater Institute on water issues the Nature Conservancy and Central Park Conservators on land and park design issues Above all listen to the taxpayers who pay for the MPRB and use the parks They have written petitioned called and testified to express their wish that you act to maintain and preserve our parks for generations to come
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Please tell us any other comments or suggestions you have regarding the draft Ecological System Plan in general
Of course you need to consult with the many experts available This is not my area of expertise All I can tell you is that our parks and waterways in Minneapolis are under siege from rapacious development that threatens to pollute and destroy them and with them an entire way of life We hope that the Park Board with take a stand to defend the natural beauty of the land You failed to stand up to the City and their developers to defend the Shoreland Overlay Ordinance that protected our waterways and the land surrounding them for public enjoyment for over 30 years We trust you will act for the long term to conserve the land in a natural state to nurture us all
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What is your nameThis information helps us keep track of everyones comments You may use just a first name orsome other name You may still do the survey multiple times with the same name
Jerry Bahls Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis
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What main Ecological System Plan topic area are youmost interested in commenting on
Land
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CHAPTER 4 LAND Parkland Management ASSET MANAGEMENT Note - The failure to focus on ecological function and the bias for recreation over ecology is reflected in this statement (first paragraph) Situated in Minnesotarsquos largest and most visited city the Minneapolis park system must adhere to a maintenance standard and level of service that meets the needs and demands of millions of community and out-of-area park visitors rdquo How about instead Situated in the Mississippi Flyway used by hundreds of species and millions of migrating birds twice a year the Minneapolis park system must prioritize the preservation and enhancement of wildlife habitat and the protection of birds migrating through Minneapolis and other wildlife essential to a healthy ecosystemrdquo
Ongoing Management of Impacts Related to Land CURRENT PRACTICES TO REDUCE IMPACTS TO AND FROM TREES Note - In natural areas leave dead trees as wildlife habitat
CURRENT PRACTICES TO REDUCE TREE MIX ndash 2017 Question - Why are there no conifers in your tree mix White pine Northern Cedar IMPACTS IN TURF AREAS Question - Why are there no conifers in your tree mix White pine Northern Cedar
Land Goals and Strategies ndash Facilities
FACILITYELEMENT - Athletic Fields - STRATEGY - Traditional field lights ndash Adopt ldquoDark Skyrdquo Research standards for LED lights adopt where feasiblein budget
FACILITYELEMENT - Athletic Fields - STRATEGY - General turf area - Beeflowering lawns Explore opportunities to transition general turf areas to bee flowering lawns in order to improve habitat and connect green corridors Reduce amount of turf vegetation that requires mowing by 10 over all MPRB properties by replacing with no maintenance native plants annually for next 5 years
FACILITYELEMENT - Athletic Fields - General turf ndash Pathways - STRATEGY - Promote walking biking and driving on established pathways to reduce compaction and erosion of turf areas Note - Study possibility of using permeable pavers for these pathways
Land Goals and Strategies F Improve environmental performance of turf management practices - Expand use of native low water grasses and reduce overall turf acreage restoring native plant communities where possible G Improve habitat quality in the parks Develop maintenance guidelines and staffing plans for areas considered high quality habitat Note - Limit access to these high quality habitat areas J Reduce human-related negative impacts in the parks Note - Reduce access to some areas of parks that have very high negative impacts or reduce sponsored activities K Reduce negative construction-related impacts Incorporate more sustainable and green building technology and materials into design guidelines and rehabilitation projects Note - Follow BirdSafe Guidelines for all buildings
COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS In order to help reduce human-related impacts in the parks (through encroachment waste pet waste off-trail hellip Note - A very active promotion should be launched to specifically identify which parks pets are not allowed (or allowed in) in and give very explicit reasons why
Land Recommendations
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F Reduce Negative Construction-related Impacts 32 PAVED AREAS 32 2 Research and where possible implement more sustainable building practices including green materials green rooftops high albedo rooftops etc Note - See previous comment on ldquoWhere possiblerdquo All new buildings should follow Bird-Safe Guidelines 33 BUILDING-RELATED IMPACTS DRAFTING GREEN DESIGN STANDARDS 33 9 Require that construction permits issued to other agencies include environmentally friendly construction specifcations (such as erosion controls construction materials and management of waste) Note - All new buildings should follow Bird-Safe Guidelines G Maintain and improve soil health RECOMMENDATIONS 35 SOIL COMPACTION 35 1 Analyze areas most in need of decompaction andor athletic field resting Note - Study use of native grasses with very deep roots to reduce compaction H Improve environmental performance of turf management practices 37 TURF MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS 37 1 Expand use of fescue native and drought tolerant low water grasses J Protect and maintain urban forest 44 URBAN FOREST PEST MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS 44 3 Publish tree removal standards and natural forested areas management practices for public benefit Note - Include leaving dead trees standing that are not considered hazardous
RECOMMENDATIONS 47 WOOD DEBRIS 47 1 Identify areas where standing deadwood might be left for habitat and fallen deadwood might be used for seating Note - This needs to be emphasized throughout document Dead trees are so important to many native bird species as well as other animals
K Increase Habitat Connectivity CURRENT MPRB MITIGATION PRACTICES AND BMPS - MPRB has certification from National Audubon Society as an Important Birding Area and is consistent with Audubonrsquos (not affiliated with National Audubon Society) Cooperative Sanctuary program at Golf Courses Note - This should be clarified because the two Audubon organizations are not related
RECOMMENDATIONS - Identify sites with largest number of animal-roadway conficts and implement protection strategies (working with partner agencies such as MNDOT or Hennepin County) as necessary Note - Large under passes are effective allowing animal passages past highways and other animal barriers
L Reduce Human-Related Negative Impacts in the Parks 54 WASTE CURRENT MPRB MITIGATION PRACTICES AND BMPS - Dog waste education and signage Note - A very active promotion should be launched to specifically identify which parks pets are not allowed (or allowed in) in and give very explicit reasons why This problem will only get worse Another solution may be more dog parks located appropriately
55 NOISELIGHT POLLUTION RECOMMENDATIONS 55 1 Explore Install dark sky certified lighting to limit light spillover 55 2 Explore Review areas where lighting can be removed changed redirected or timed differently to limit impacts on neighborhoods as well as natural areas
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Please tell us any other comments or suggestions you have regarding the draft Ecological System Plan in general
Comments on MPRB ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM PLAN
General Comments on Plan Limited in Scope - The draft Ecosystems plan does a good job of outlining MPRBrsquos current policies and practices related to Water Air Land and Life and has some good Maps as such it would more accurately be called an Ecological Summary than an Ecological Plan Itrsquos a strong starting point but needs more work to actually plan how MPRB will improve and sustain ecological function on parklands The document is disappointing in that it reads more like a list of and rationale for current MPRB policies and practices rather than a document to improve ecological function throughout the Minneapolis Park system The Plan simply does not go far enough in describing ecological function and in committing to specific policies and practices that will sustain and enhance ecological functions
Lacks Accountability - The Plan seems to shift accountability for ecosystem protection and enhancement away from itself For example it says that ldquoRepair of compacted or eroded soils regrowth of vegetation and restoration of natural asset quality takes time and in some instances is simply not possiblerdquo and While itrsquos beyond MPRBrsquos ability to commit to improved water quality given all of the externalities that are not under MPRBrsquos immediate control the organization can work toward preventing any further degradation of water quality and enhancing aquatic habitat wherever possiblerdquo Remove ldquoWhere[ever] possiblerdquo from most of the text If given the option human nature is to do the easiest
We need an Ecological Systems Plan that acknowledges challenges of restoring ecosystems (including externalities and time needed) and makes concrete commitments to rise to the challenge MPRB does in fact have the means to make repairs and implement practices that will improve water quality even if those practices require partnerships with other agencies
Missing Bio-diversity - The draft Plan seems to miss the interconnectedness of Life and the importance of wildlife to a healthy ecosystem Instead wildlife is considered something to manage and limit so that humans can use parkland This attitude is reflected in MPRBrsquos current policies and practices to remove wildlife so as not to interfere with humansrsquo recreational activities Little mention is made of the Mississippi Flyway and the need to protect migrating birds as they travel through Minneapolis
MPRB is also missing the opportunity to educate Minneapolis residents and park visitors about ecology and the need to limit recreation in some areas and reset peoplersquos expectations in order to preserve and enhance ecological function
Missing Native Trees and Vegetation - The draft Plan also misses the importance of native trees and vegetation to sustain insect populations and birds Human diversity is promoted but not bio-diversity The Plan erroneously states that ldquoTree removal is typically limited to instances of tree death public safety hazards or pest pressurerdquo (page 52) The fact is that many healthy mature trees are removed routinely for MPRB projects Recent examples include the removal of a small forest of trees in the Sculpture Garden for a meadow design over the objections of the Minneapolis Tree Advisory Commission even though those trees could have been part of the new system of storm water management Also the removal of many trees to build the Loppetrsquos Trailhead Center those trees have not been replaced despite State requirements to do so
Reduceeliminate planting of non-native trees shrubs and forbs in favor of native vegetation Use native trees (or adaptive trees migrating north due to climate change) to replace the tree canopy and eliminate non-native tree plantings where native or climate-change adaptive trees can survive
Limit tree removal to instances of tree death public safety hazards or pest pressure in non-natural areas In natural areas leave dead trees as wildlife habitat
Require no net loss of trees or green space from park projects
Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat ndash Identify areas of high wildlife value to be protected from recreation and high-impact human activities on all MPRB property
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Require a wildlife impact assessment for every MPRB project and require projects to minimize wildlife and habitat impacts In the assessment identify areas of high wildlife value to be protected from recreation and high-impact human activities
Enhance and expand habitat for wildlife throughout the Park system
Educate the public about the value and need for wildlife to ensure healthy ecosystems Minimize conflicts with wildlife not through eliminating the wildlife but by modifying human activities through this education and limiting access
Lighting Policy - The lighting policy should require all park buildings and lighting are safe for birds and other wildlife as well as humans The MPRB should work with the City of Minneapolis to ensure that this lighting policy is implemented throughout Minneapolis so that all buildings and lights are bird and wildlife friendly
VagueGeneral Recommendations - In general most of the recommendations are vague and non-committal and need to be strengthened Throughout the Plan opportunities to take action are missed too often the verbs are ldquoexplorerdquo ldquoevaluaterdquo ldquoplanrdquo and ldquocontinuerdquo rather than ldquoimplementrdquo ldquoenactrdquo ldquoact and ldquoinitiaterdquo In too many cases the Plan recommends more planning rather than taking action
Lack of recommendations to sustain bio-diversity and ecological function - The recommendations further reflect the focus on maximizing recreation vs protecting and optimizing ecological function
Other General Comments ndash
The Ecological Systems Plan must include statements commiting to bird-safe buildings and lighting on parkland
Require no net increase in storm water runoff from park projects
Specific Comments on Plan (Suggested change in red and italicized)
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board MPRBrsquoS VISION ndash Theme 1 - Urban forests natural areas and waters that endure and captivate and support native plants animals and birds
MPRB STRUCTURE - Environmental Stewardship manages and maintains the built and natural spaces to support native plants animals and birds which means the majority of equipment used for their care is purchased by this department
CHAPTER 2 WATER Water Recommendations B Problems to address to build resiliency in the face of changing water levels 14 LAKE SHORE AND CREEK BANK EROSION CURRENT MPRB MITIGATION PRACTICES AND BMPS RECOMMENDATIONS 14 1 Additional bioengineering rip rap wall replacement to stabilize banks and shorelines There should be a greater emphasis on bioengineering verses rip rap wall replacement 17 LAKE AUGMENTATION CURRENT MPRB MITIGATION PRACTICES AND BMPS RECOMMENDATIONS 17 1 Park and lakeshore design for fluctuating water levels There should be a greater emphasis on use of native water plants or shore line plants
C Problems to address to protect aquatic habitat 18 AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
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18 AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES CURRENT MPRB MITIGATION PRACTICES AND BMPS RECOMMENDATIONS 18 1 Develop an invasive Species Management Plan per Zebra Mussel Action Plan and Carp Management Study 18 2 Develop management plans for known invasive species not yet in the area 18 3 Continue prevention and early detection programs
CHAPTER 3 AIR Air Goals and Strategies D Contribute to improving air quality in the City Add New ndash Reduce amount of turf vegetation that requires mowing by 10 over all MPRB properties by replacing with no maintenance native plants annually for next 5 years E Contribute to climate change mitigation mdashContribute to urban heat island reduction through sustainability of the urban forest high albedo and green surfaces and improved shading Reduce amount of turf vegetation that requires mowing by 10 over all MPRB properties by replacing with no maintenance native plants annually for next 5 years POLICY
Development of a planting policy that guides the type and concentration of plant species that may be utilized utilizes native plants and guides the type and concentration of them in neighborhood and regional parks PROCEDURE As policy changes correspond to subsequent changes in procedure procedures pertaining to land managenotment purchasing and construction are important to explore Where appropriate By giving priority to shifting turf landscape to natural space incorporating native plants it will have a significant impact on air quality by utilizing the natural air polluting properties mitigation of plants and through eliminating mower emissions while also renotducing the cost of maintenancehellip
BIOCHAR a charcoal made from plant matter can be planted into the ground as one very cost-effecnottive method of sequestering carbon Because of its ability to simultaneously hold carbon and boost soil nutrients biochar should be explored for its potennottial to help the parks especially where vegetation is Great idea
PARK ACCESS
[Last paragraph] As MPRB seeks to meet goals related to policy procenotdure strategic partnerships park access and tracking it will be in the position to better identify opportunities for strategic shifts in planning and operations Note - While park access is an important goal a plan to limit access to potions of many parks should be implemented so that they are not ldquolovedrdquo to death and allow the peaceful coexistence of other life forms
Future Mitigations CARBON SEQUESTRATION PROTECT AND ENHANCE AREAS Currently MPRB has data reflecting tree hellip equipped to consider carbon sequesnottration potential in future projects Note - While carbon sequestration is a commendable goal it should take a secondary goal to providing an environment for quality green space that will benefit people animals and birds Providing green space that includes trees shrubs and native prairie plants park-wide will fulfill the sequestering secondary goal
Air Recommendations D Contribute to Improving the Air Quality in the City 25 CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) RECOMMENDATIONS 2511 Use tracking data and asset management information to create efficient mowing plowing and work routes Note - Reduce amount of turf vegetation that requires mowing by 10 over all MPRB properties by replacing with no maintenance native plants annually for next 5 years
31 TREE CANOPY FRAGMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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RECOMMENDATIONS 311 Work with City of Minneapolis to draft a tree canopy preservation plan including a private tree policy that recommends using native trees and that requires homeowners to maintain existing canopy on a certain percentage of their property and a strategy for watering street trees near rented properties 312 NEW - Use native plants in planting plans (including 10 genera limit ) to encourage species diversity and maintain largest possible growing native trees in available growing space 72
CHAPTER 5 LIFE LIFE IN THE PARKS Minneapolis parks are hellip while fulfilling its mission to ldquopermanently preserve protect maintain improve and enhance its natural resources parkland and recreational opportunities for current and future generationsrdquo This includes limiting access to areas of some parks so that the parks are not ldquolovedrdquo to death Understanding that water air and land conditions have the biggest impacts on the plant animal and insect life within the parks this chapter considers what can be addressed in park operanottions that will help to mitigate these impacts resultinghellip
POLLINATOR HABITAT Case Study Snapshot Bee Lawn Benefits
At the same time the Bee Lab identified a few promising native plant species that could help enhance lawns including Calico aster (Symphotrichum lateriflorum) creeping thyme (Thymus serphyllum) self-heal (Prunella vulgarus ssp Lanceaolata) Note - Creeping thyme (Thymus serphyllum) is not native Self-heal (Prunella vulgarus ssp Lanceaolata) can be very invasive and hard to get rid of Calico aster is too tall to be classified as a turf vegetation
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TWP
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Land
Q3
What would you like to share about that topic area
In reference to 41 1 Increase technology capability in field to include definitions maps methods and standards for how natural areas are kept Map all natural surface trails in the park system and assess which meet recreational user needs and which should be closed to prevent environmental degradation
Be careful what trails are removed due to environmental degradation Who determines a certain trail is environmentally degrading Do they actually just not like the user that is using that trail Or do they believe that trail makes a park too busy or too developed Do they think that the trail is affecting wildlife Or the use is affecting wildlife
All sustainable natural surface trails in our system are currently mapped All other trails not constructed specifically as natural surface trails in the system are just rouge trails created by people or animals desiring to go to a destination
There is a different between what the MPRB dubs a natural surface trail (sustainably built) and a rouge trail
Rewrite to say Increase technology capability in field to include definitions maps methods and standards for how natural areas are kept Map all natural surface trails and rouge trails in the park system Assess which rough trails meet recreational user needs and which should be closed to prevent environmental degradation
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This plan is a welcome addition to our park system
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Kay Hansen
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What main Ecological System Plan topic area are youmost interested in commenting on
Life
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What would you like to share about that topic area
Friends of Minneapolis Wildlife appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments on the draft MPRB Ecological Systems Plan As elected officials entrusted to be stewards of thousands of acres of land in the Minneapolis Park system your most important function is to preserve and protect the natural resources and ecological systems that are the foundation of our parkland and our environment and indeed the basis of Life As climate change proves sustainable recreation is not possible without a healthy environment This includes the wildlife who are an essential element of our urban ecosystem Yet too often recreation takes priority and displaces our natural resources and wildlife with adverse impacts on ecosystems As environmentalists and wildlife advocates we are disappointed in the draft Ecological Systems Plan The Plan summarizes MPRB current policies and practices but does not go far enough in describing ecological function and committing to policies and practices that will sustain and enhance ecological functions Throughout the Plan reflects a bias for recreation over ecology and the failure to focus on wildlife and ecological function Rather than focus on increasing services and amenities for humans at the expense of wildlife MPRB must prioritize the preservation and enhancement of wildlife habitat and the protection of species of wildlife who live in Minneapolis as well as birds migrating through Minneapolis The Plan seems to miss the essence of the lsquocycle-of-lifersquo and lsquofood-chainrsquo concepts at the core of ecological function This void is especially evident in the ldquoLiferdquo Chapter where the recommendations are high-level goals instead of the detailed action steps that are needed to enhance life throughout our park system In this era of the ldquosixth extinctionrdquo ldquostacked benefitsrdquo are not sufficient MPRB needs to prioritize the protection of wildlife and the expansion and enhancement of wildlife habitat and corridors In an era of climate change with devastating impacts on wildlife and ecological function we need a strong Plan that focuses on protecting and restoring our environment rather than a Plan that equivocates and shifts responsibility away from the Park Board MPRB can in fact commit to improve water quality based on factors that are under its immediate control such as MPRBrsquos own development projects on parkland and MPRB practices on parkland And MPRB can repair damage done to natural areas and restore those areas Yet these and other solid commitments are missing in the document The Plan also fails to correct the current mindset that wildlife is an inconvenience to be managed Other animals (including insects herptiles birds and mammals) are an essential part of our ecosystem and need to be cherished and protected rather than ignored or eradicated when they interfere with human recreation The Plan needs to go beyond justifying policies as meeting DNR requirementsmdash MPRB needs to value these species for their own sake and commit to welcome and protect these species no less than humans The Plan should also commit to educating Minneapolis residents and park visitors about ecology and the need to limit recreation in some areas and reset peoplersquos expectations in order to preserve and enhance ecological function Alarmingly the Plan does not ensure protections for millions of migrating birds who use the Mississippi Flyway twice a year despite the fact that most of the riverrsquos shore land is managed by the Park Board The Minneapolis Chain of LakesTheodore Wirth Park IBA includes the five lakes which comprise the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes (Cedar Lake Lake of the Isles Bde Maka Ska Lake Harriet and Brownie Lake) the Thomas Roberts Bird Sanctuary and Lakeview Cemetery along with Theodore Wirth Park including the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary the Quaking Bog Birch Pond Wirth Lake the Bassets Creek pools and the JD Rivers Garden A total of 263 species of birds have been recorded within this IBA including 72 species of Conservation Concern The Ecological Systems Plan should explicitly address the importance of this entire area as an oasis of bird habitat in the larger urban area and should include concrete protections for this habitat that will prevent further threats to birds and other wildlife who depend on this area
Following are proposed recommendations to help fill the ldquowildliferdquo gap in the draft Plan 1 Prioritize the protection of wildlife throughout the Minneapolis Park system including natural areas neighborhood parks regional parks and any areas managed by MPRB 2 Educate the public about the value and inherent rights of all types of wildlife and the need for wildlife to ensure healthy ecosystems 3 Require a wildlife impact assessment for every MPRB project and require projects to minimize wildlife and habitat impacts 4 Plan and schedule high-impact MPRB activities (such as construction and tree removal) to avoid nesting and migration seasons 5 Enhance and expand habitat for wildlife throughout the Park system from natural areas to small areas such as boulevards 6 Protect areas of high wildlife value from high-impact human activities and human recreation other than nature observation or restoration 7 Include habitat areas with native trees and vegetation in all neighborhood parks 8 Modify the wildlife removalmanagement practices to prohibit killing of wildlife in favor of relocation or other humane methods
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9 Minimize conflicts with wildlife by modifying human activities through public education and limits on activities 10Implement a bird-safe building and lighting policy that requires all buildings and lighting on parkland to be safe for birds 11Work with the City of Minneapolis to ensure that all buildings and lights are bird friendly 12Increase native trees (or adaptive trees migrating north due to climate change) and tree canopy and eliminate non-native tree plantings where native or climate-change adaptive trees can survive 13Reduceeliminate planting of non-native shrubs and forbs in favor of native vegetation 14Prevent the flow of trash into waterways that threatens water quality and wildlife safety and habitat 15Limit tree removal to instances of tree death public safety hazards or pest pressure on parklands that are not considered natural areas in natural areas leave dead trees as wildlife habitat
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Ecological Systems Plan
Sincerely Friends of Minneapolis Wildlife
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Leslie
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Land
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How does Ecological System Plan interface with neighborhood park planning Do they relate share planning or are they separate I think they need to work together The park plans Irsquove studied indicate adding impervious areas and reducing green space due to adding structuresactivities that will require removing trees to gain space to fit all proposed activities
I am concerned about urban heat island effect I do not feel the city can afford to lose trees We have already lost too many to Dutch Elm and and now Emerald Ash borer
We will likely lose more trees and green space if 2040 plan for up zoning takes place In my neighborhood where four-plexes are currently there is no yard no shrubs and no trees no shade Builders have built out edge to edge alley to sidewalk This type of building will take a toll on neighborhoods decrease shade increase heat
We need to conserve as much green space in neighborhoods as possible Is there a way to encourage new build to include a tree or two
Is there a way to help homeowners and apartment owners to plant trees through grant money public education to facilitate maintaining green space
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I would like to see this Ecological planning info publicized more widely I just now learned of it through my May neighborhood newsletter None of my neighbors have heard of the Ecological Systems Plan
The neighborhood park planning was also not publicized sufficiently
Both ecological and park planning groups should consider information sharing there seems to be some crossover in topics particularly regarding tree canopy green space land use public education regarding ecological impact of proposed park activities
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Sean Connaughty
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Life
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Build in adaptability in landscaping and management to incorporate beaver and other wildlife activity End the practice of trapping and killing of animals such as beaver or geese
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letter sent to park commissioners by me on this topic I want to lay out my argument for leaving the beavers alone I also want to know what is the exact wording of the rule changes that were recently implemented by MPRB commissioners regarding trapping and killing of beavers If there is not specific language I suggest that it is needed to clarify this process Here is my understanding of the rule change as it was expressed to me Beavers will no longer be trapped for taking down trees (measures can easily be taken to protect curated trees) Beavers will only be trapped if they are causing flooding Trapping beavers out of fear of possible future flooding is actually no protection for them at all and can be construed to justify trapping and killing at any time 1 The beavers are not currently causing flooding The status of the beavers constructions has changed little over the past several years which can be proven by photo documentation 2 The beavers have been helpful for the ecology and water quality at Lake Hiawatha creating meanders and branchings in the delta area which has increased wetland function reduced sediment deposition in Lake Hiawatha and they have thinned out the volunteer maple tree forest in the delta they also feed on the numerous volunteer willow saplings keeping them in control 3 The biodiversity of this location is important both to the community and the health of this ecosystem Neighbors and the community value the wildlife including the beavers and will be angered by the trapping and killing of animals here Resident otters muskrat and mink are also at risk of being killed by this proposed trapping 4 The golf course space is shared with a critical natural ecological system This park needs to serve the needs not only of recreational golfers but should also be stewards of the land and water and by its proximity to this critical habitat and watershed Park staff must serve the ecology as well as golf We need to adapt more holistic approaches that do a lot less damage to our water and ecosystems than we have historically 5 The location of this spot of concern at Hole 12 may be more a function of debris being caught in this location than the construction of beavers When park staff cut down several trees in this location on April 2016 they did not remove the felled trees but allowed them to remain in the water at this location One year later this obstruction was exacerbated by more debris being captured from the flow of the Creek including a couch Currently the couch still remains embedded in this location and I have notified Park staff of this back in 2017 It is too heavy for me to remove As you know a lot of debris comes down the Creek including innumerable logs branches and apparently a couch I will happily assist in removing debris that I can manage At the next opportunity I will visit the location via kayak From my last visit to the location on Saturday Creek flow appeared to be unchanged from what it has been As the MPRB volunteer steward of Lake Hiawatha I have maintained and monitored this location closely for the past 5 years I am not currently concerned about additional flooding caused by beaver activity in this location at this time Our current flooding concerns are more a result of upstream wetland loss and climate change My suggestions for going forward is to adopt a policy that prioritizes ecological and ecosystem health to encourage the adaptability and biological success of our ecosystem for the benefit of biodiversity recreationand downstream water quality
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Francine Marie Tolf
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Land
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I want to urge the Park Board and City to protect wildlife in our parks and open spaces and to make their needs a priority
For example do not kill beavers at a golf course Do not round up a family of Canada geese at a park
The habitat of so many animals is shrinking and shrinking because of human beings Surely in these limited spaces we can and must work to share space with animals
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Jaden Hansen
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Life
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I am increasingly more alarmed at the Park Boards seeming hostility towards wildlife in the parks Is appreciation for nature and wildlife not why we go to the park I may go to picnic and throw a frisbee but I also go so that my daughter can learn the difference between a goose and duck and can learn the thrill of having a wild animal come close enough to check us out The cat tails the beavers the geese the squirrels are all part of the enjoyment and frankly why I go to a city park instead of a school playground which also has grass
The wildness needs to be allowed to flourish we need to instill in our youth an appreciation for ecological diversity and learn how to live with it We have been a nation of people that conquer nature and now in 2019 we are on the brink of losing bees and other contributions to bio diversity To eradicate control decrease any of these is radically out of sync with who we need to be as a community We know better in Minneapolis than to use pesticides round up animals and remove native plants This an opportunity for the park to show how Minneapolis is leading in this area Put up some signs that talk about why the water is different this year--see how the beaver put its dam in this section this year this is how all the plant life around it is effected Create curriculum to share with youth camps and schools
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This is shameful to see such a plan introduced in Minneapolis in 2019 As a 40 year resident of Minneapolis I want my tax dollars to go to efforts that promote bio diversity and are cognizant of the world we live in 2019 Find dynamic and creative ways to coexist To do otherwise is out of touch and has raised enough attention that the votes will soon follow and only those who promote bio diversity will be voted onto the park board I for one am way more tuned in--because of this plan-- and intend to organize and advocate for making wildlife a priority
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Q1
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Audrey
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Life
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What would you like to share about that topic area
I want wildlife living on Minneapolis park land to be protected I want wildlife needs prioritized
Q4
Please tell us any other comments or suggestions you have regarding the draft Ecological System Plan in general
Value wildlife
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Sigrid
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Life
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What would you like to share about that topic area
Wildlife is a precious resource and must be protected and nurtured so it can be maintained for many years to come My personal observations of how Loring Parkrsquos animals and their habitat has been treated is very dismaying Our geese population was killed in the most inhumane way by an approved contractor of the Park Board This policy and the contractor must be changed Our squirrels are in real danger by aggressive dogs that are off leash with owners that enjoy seeing the ldquochase and injurydeathrdquo of the animals No effort is being made by park personnel or police to stop this practice The water of the ponds is polluted with lead and other chemicals effecting the health of fowl and fish Algae blooms and spreads out throughout the whole season
Q4
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Stop the use of hazardous chemicals such as ldquoRound-uprdquo
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Maggie OConnor
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Life
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Parks have two function human recreation and protection of wildlife The latter is particularly important in dense urban areas where concrete lighting noise and lack of natural resources like food and shelter threaten both migratory wildlife and wildlife that is in Minnesota year around The goals in this section are admirable but seem to give highest priority to recreation Even when wildlife is addressed the goals are sweeping when the key lies in the details of how the goals will be met I nearly wrote how the goals will be executed because the killing of all the geese in Loring Park last summer is on my mind Looking at this section there is mention of managing excessively high populations of a given species - but the killing last year was uncalled for and overdone given small number of geese families at the time
The same issue arose at Loring a couple years ago with the plan to eliminate the invasive cattails - my reading suggests this has been deemed an almost impossible task (DNR) and the net effect to date at Loring has been to decimate the red-wing blackbird population and increase algal blooms (already a large bloom was present in the north lake when I was in the Park last Saturday - extraordinarily early and raises the concern of the lakes being really nasty by late August)
In sum the plan still seems overwhelmingly to view the parks as a commodity an it to be used for our pleasure rather than as a gift A gift is viewed as precious as it is not modified to our fleeting tastes as to which species are special which should be cleared out Compare a campaign flyer - good info nothing to save Contrast this to a friends or childs drawing - something to be treasured to make space for to protect and love without correction
I would suggest a full-time Wildlife Advocate for the parks an ecologist with a passion for urban wildlife
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Q4
Please tell us any other comments or suggestions you have regarding the draft Ecological System Plan in general
You mention that park goers often dont see the bigger picture - and I agree Ive seen dogs chasing geese in several parks owners laughing and encouraging them Ive seen people dropping cigarettes in the lakes throwing dog-poop bags into the sewer grates
But some park goers are very knowledgeable about the ecology and wildlife in the parks they frequent - and it seems these voices are not respected
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kelly
Q2
What main Ecological System Plan topic area are youmost interested in commenting on
Life
Q3
What would you like to share about that topic area
Please keep wildlife and protect it Which means they share our spaces and no pesticide use
Q4
Please tell us any other comments or suggestions youhave regarding the draft Ecological System Plan ingeneral
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Donna Dralle
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Land
Q3
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Please consider the effect your plans have on the wildlife We need them They have too much pressure on them as it is which affects their survival The ecosystem needs them to be healthy
Q4
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Rachel Augusta
Q2
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Land
Q3
What would you like to share about that topic area
1 Prioritize the protection of wildlife throughout the Minneapolis Park system including natural areas neighborhood parks regional parks and any areas managed by MPRB 2 Educate the public about the value and inherent rights of all types of wildlife and the need for wildlife to ensure healthy ecosystems 3 Require a wildlife impact assessment for every MPRB project and require projects to minimize wildlife and habitat impacts 4 Plan and schedule high-impact MPRB activities (such as construction and tree removal) to avoid nesting and migration seasons 5 Enhance and expand habitat for wildlife throughout the Park system from natural areas to small areas such as boulevards 6 Protect areas of high wildlife value from high-impact human activities and human recreation other than nature observation or restoration 7 Include habitat areas with native trees and vegetation in all neighborhood parks 8 Modify the wildlife removalmanagement practices to prohibit the killing of wildlife in favor of relocation or other humane methods 9 Minimize conflicts with wildlife by modifying human activities through public education and limits on activities 10 Implement a bird-safe building and lighting policy that requires all buildings and lighting on parkland to be safe for birds 11 Work with the City of Minneapolis to ensure that all buildings and lights are bird friendly 12 Increase native trees (or adaptive trees migrating north due to climate change) and tree canopy and eliminate non-native tree plantings where native or climate-change adaptive trees can survive 13 Reduceeliminate planting of non-native shrubs and forbs in favor of native vegetation 14 Prevent the flow of trash into waterways that threatens water quality and wildlife safety and habitat 15 Limit tree removal to instances of tree death public safety hazards or pest pressure on parklands that are not considered natural areas in natural areas leave dead trees as wildlife habitat
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Please tell us any other comments or suggestions you have regarding the draft Ecological System Plan in general
The Plan does not ensure protections for millions of migrating birds who use the Mississippi Flyway twice a year despite the fact that most of the riverrsquos shoreland including the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes IBA is managed by the Park Board A total of 263 species of birds have been recorded within this IBA including 72 species of Conservation Concern The Ecological Systems Plan should explicitly address the importance of this entire area as an oasis of bird habitat in the larger urban area and should include concrete protections for this habitat that will prevent further threats to birds and other wildlife who depend on this area
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What is your nameThis information helps us keep track of everyones comments You may use just a first name orsome other name You may still do the survey multiple times with the same name
Leslie
Q2
What main Ecological System Plan topic area are youmost interested in commenting on
Life
Q3
What would you like to share about that topic area
This plan overall does not create AUTHENTIC space for wildilfe--not in natural areas neighborhood parks regional parks and any areas managed by MPRB We MUST do more in this era of rapidly diminishing wildlife habitat intense human development The paradigm needs to shift This is also good for humans We need to be smart in how we manage our parks
1 Educate the public about the value and inherent rights of all types of wildlife and the need for wildlife to ensure healthy ecosystems 2 Require a wildlife impact assessment for EVERY SINGLE MPRB project and require projects to minimize wildlife and habitat impacts 3 Plan and schedule high-impact MPRB activities (such as construction and tree removal) to avoid nesting and migration seasons 4 Enhance and expand habitat for wildlife throughout the Park system from natural areas to small areas such as boulevards 5 Protect areas of high wildlife value from high-impact human activities and human recreation other than nature observation or restoration 6 Include habitat areas with native trees and vegetation in all neighborhood parks Native wildlife need native vegetation to survive 7 Modify the wildlife removalmanagement practices to prohibit killing of wildlife in favor of relocation or other humane methods 8 Minimize conflicts with wildlife by modifying human activities through public education and limits on activities 9 Implement a bird-safe building and lighting policy that requires all buildings and lighting on parkland to be safe for birds 10 Work with the City of Minneapolis to ensure that all buildings and lights are bird friendly 11 Increase native trees (or adaptive trees migrating north due to climate change) and tree canopy and eliminate non-native tree plantings where native or climate-change adaptive trees can survive 12 Reduceeliminate planting of non-native shrubs and forbs in favor of native vegetation 13 Prevent the flow of trash into waterways that threatens water quality and wildlife safety and habitat 14 Limit tree removal to instances of tree death public safety hazards or pest pressure on parklands that are not considered natural areas in natural areas leave dead trees as wildlife habitat 15 Do not locate dog parks near waterbodies The Mississippi River does not need more pet waste in it
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Nature centered design promotes the health of both humans and wildlifeBut that design needs to be authentic
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What is your nameThis information helps us keep track of everyones comments You may use just a first name orsome other name You may still do the survey multiple times with the same name
Constance Pepin
Q2
What main Ecological System Plan topic area are youmost interested in commenting on
Life
Q3
What would you like to share about that topic area
The Life section fails to merge the previous sections on air water land into an ecological (vs fragmented) approach and therefore fails to address Life itself The draft Plan is fails to acknowledge the necessity of protecting wildlife in our Park system and to specify concrete actions to preserve and enhance ecological function through our Park system Without pollinators birds and other non-human animals ecological function (and Life itself) cannot be sustained Yet the Plan does not take concrete steps to protect (vs manage) wildlife Other animals have just as much right to live here as humans yet humans continue to reduce habitat and displace other animals merely for recreation that diminishes Nature and natural resources The draft Plan seems to continue outdated policies and practices rather than present new policies based on the necessity to cherish and protect wildlife
With respect to Life an obvious flaw in the Plan is the failure to acknowledge MPRBrsquos responsibility to protect migrating birds The plan incorrectly describes the IBA which is not just Roberts Bird Sanctuary The Minneapolis Chain of LakesTheodore Wirth Park IBA includes the five lakes which comprise the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Cedar Lake (173 acres) Lake of the Isles (118 a) Lake Calhoun (422 a) Lake Harriet (343 a) and Brownie Lake the Thomas Roberts Bird Sanctuary and Lakeview Cemetery along with Theodore Wirth Park including the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary the Quaking Bog Birch Pond Wirth Lake the Bassets Creek pools and the JD Rivers Childrens Garden A total of 263 species of birds have been recorded within thus IBA including 72 species of Conservation Concern Yet the Plan does not specify basic protections for birds such as birdsafe buildings on park land and pollinator-friendly landscaping to supply the insects that birds need to survive
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The draft Plan seems written for years ago before the current crises became evident We need an Ecological Systems Plan that embraces a paradigm shift away from a focus on recreation toward a focus on ecology including wildlife Every patch of existing habitat for birds and other wildlife is important to protect and preserve Humans cannot continue to maximize their use of the land at the expense of wildlife Instead humans have to change behavior and expectations and MPRB must show leadership in educating humans and prioritizing the environment
Many articles are sounding the alarm about the mass extinction of a million species Herersquos just one that states the ldquoCurrent assault on nature is threatening human survival - transformative change is neededrdquo httpswwwbirdlifeorgworldwidenewsE2809Ccurrent-assault-nature-threatening-human-survival-transformative-change-neededE2809D
The world will not end if humans cannot do everything they want to do in a park but the world as we know it will end unless humans step up to sustain and enhance ecological function Yet instead of stepping up in the Plan MPRB equivocates and says how hard it is to restore the environment Hard yes impossible no Please revise the document so that it truly is an Ecological Systems Plan
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Carmine Profant
Q2
What main Ecological System Plan topic area are youmost interested in commenting on
Land
Q3
What would you like to share about that topic area
This plan does not ensure protections for millions of migrating birds who use the Mississippi Flyway twice a year despite the fact that most of the riverrsquos shore land including the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes IBA is managed by the Park Board A total of 263 species of birds have been recorded within this IBA including 72 species of Conservation Concern The Ecological Systems Plan should explicitly address the importance of this entire area as an oasis of bird habitat in the larger urban area and should include concrete protections for this habitat that will prevent further threats to birds and other wildlife who depend on this area
Please implement policies and practices that sustain and expand wildlife habitat and biodiversity For many decades human recreation has taken precedence over ecology in our parks and wildlife is often seen as an inconvenience to remove rather than necessary and integral to our environment I urge the MPRB to make our Minneapolis Park system friendly to wildlife with birdsafe buildings pollinator-friendly native plantings and extremely limited use of chemicals
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Please tell us any other comments or suggestions you have regarding the draft Ecological System Plan in general
Here are some ways you can fill the wildlife gap in the draft plan
1 Prioritize the protection of wildlife throughout the Minneapolis Park system including natural areas neighborhood parks regional parks and any areas managed by MPRB 2 Educate the public about the value and inherent rights of all types of wildlife and the need for wildlife to ensure healthy ecosystems 3 Require a wildlife impact assessment for every MPRB project and require projects to minimize wildlife and habitat impacts 4 Plan and schedule high-impact MPRB activities (such as construction and tree removal) to avoid nesting and migration seasons 5 Enhance and expand habitat for wildlife throughout the Park system from natural areas to small areas such as boulevards 6 Protect areas of high wildlife value from high-impact human activities and human recreation other than nature observation or restoration 7 Include habitat areas with native trees and vegetation in all neighborhood parks 8 Modify the wildlife removalmanagement practices to prohibit killing of wildlife in favor of relocation or other humane methods 9 Minimize conflicts with wildlife by modifying human activities through public education and limits on activities 10 Implement a bird-safe building and lighting policy that requires all buildings and lighting on parkland to be safe for birds 11 Work with the City of Minneapolis to ensure that all buildings and lights are bird friendly 12 Plant only trees native to Minnesota (or adaptive native trees migrating north due to climate change) and increase the tree canopy Eliminate exotic and non-native tree plantings where native or climate-change adaptive trees can survive 13 Limit tree removal to instances of tree death public safety hazards or pest pressure on parklands that are not considered natural areas in natural areas leave dead trees as wildlife habitat 14 Eliminate the planting of non-native shrubs and forbs in favor of native vegetation 15 Prevent the flow of trash into waterways that threatens water quality and wildlife safety and habitat
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From City of Minneapolis Community Environmental Advisory Commission To Minneapolis Park amp Recreation Board Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Copied City of Minneapolis Sustainability Division Date April 18 2019 Subject MPRB Ecological System Plan Dear Minneapolis Park amp Recreation Board The Community Environmental Advisory Commission (ldquoCEACrdquo) supports the Draft MPRB Ecological System Plan and recommends amendments as outlined below The plan is broad multifaceted and well-researched If implemented it will clearly have a dramatic and lasting impact on the local environment within the City of Minneapolis Especially as the City of Minneapolis begins thinking about a resolution on biochar we appreciate that the MPRB is considering its use There are however some missed opportunities that CEAC recommends as amendments to the Ecological System Plan
Add a commitment to refrain from using neonicotinoid-based pesticides anywhere within the Minneapolis park system
Add a plan to increase acreage of pollinator friendly habitats within the Minneapolis park system beyond just exploring opportunities to transition general park turf to lower mow areas or alternative land covers
Add a commitment to planting milkweed in all pollinator friendly habitats due to Minnesotarsquos global significance to the Monarch butterflyrsquos breeding grounds and flight paths
Add educational outreach and awareness campaigns focused on the affordability of maintaining pollinator friendly habitats and the accompanying benefits to wildlife and airsoilwater quality
In addition to rain gardens stormwater ponds naturalized shorelines permeable pavers grit chambers and sedimentation basins add ldquocommunity gardensrdquo as another way to decrease runoff
Thank you for your time and consideration of our support and recommended amendments If you have questions please contact the Chair of the Pollinator Friendly Habitats and Food Systems subcommittee of CEAC Jason Alvey Respectfully Erin Niehoff Chair On behalf of the Community Environmental Advisory Commission
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Resolution 2020-288 Page 1
Resolution 2020-288
Resolution Approving Temporary Occupancy Under Section 4(F) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 for the CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) at Chicago Ave 2021 Highway
Safety Improvement Project a Portion of Which is Within Peavey Park
Whereas The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) was created by the Minnesota Legislature in April 1883 and has the authority to manage and operate park facilities Whereas The City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County are preparing plans for the CSAH 5 (Franklin Avenue) at Chicago Avenue 2021 Highway Safety Improvements Project (HSIP) along Franklin Avenue between Chicago Avenue and Columbus Avenue in Minneapolis MN Whereas The purpose of the HSIP project is to enhance pedestrian safety and make Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements of existing sidewalk ramps work that includes installation of curb extensions signal replacement installation of pedestrian countdown timers curb and gutter improvements the construction of a pedestrian refuge and restriping of CSAH 5 (Franklin Avenue) for a single lane of travel in each direction along with restriping of the intersection for dedicated turn lanes Whereas ADA pedestrian ramp upgrades and crossings are proposed on Franklin Avenue within the boundaries of Peavey Park which is a resource subject to Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 USC 303 because the project will be funded using a combination of federal and state funds Whereas The Minneapolis Park amp Recreation Board was determined to be the Agency with Jurisdiction over the parkland that will be potentially impacted by this project Whereas A nationwide programmatic determination called a temporary occupancy can be utilized in lieu of a full 4(f) impact review for bikeways and walkways Whereas A temporary occupancy is only valid when the Agency with Jurisdiction over the Section 4(f) property has given approval in writing that the project is acceptable and consistent with the designated use of the property and that all possible planning to minimize harm has been accomplished in the location and design of the bikeway or walkway facility Whereas MPRB staff have reviewed the proposed project and believe it will benefit park users and have minimal impact on existing parkland and Whereas This resolution is supported by the MPRB 2007-2020 Comprehensive Plan which envisions ldquoDynamic parks that shape city character and meet diverse community needsrdquo and
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ldquoParks are safe and welcoming by designrdquo RESOLVED That the Board of Commissioners approves a temporary occupancy under Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 for the CSAH 5 (Franklin Avenue) at Chicago Avenue 2021 Highway Safety Improvement Project a portion of which is within Peavey Park and RESOLVED That the President of the Board and Secretary to the Board are authorized to take all necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution
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TO Planning Committee FROM Michael Schroeder DATE August 19 2020 SUBJECT Resolution Approving Temporary Occupancy Under Section 4(F) of the Department of
Transportation Act of 1966 for the CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) at Chicago Ave 2021 Highway Safety Improvement Project a Portion of Which is Within Peavey Park
BACKGROUND This resolution an considers agreement with a temporary occupancy determination under Section 4(f) of the Transportation Act of 1966 for the CSAH 5 (Franklin Avenue) at Chicago Avenue 2021 Highway Safety Improvement Project (Attachment A) A temporary occupancy is an alternative to a full-scale 4(f) evaluation and can be considered for walkway and bikeway projects in parks where impacts are extremely minimal In order for the project to proceed the temporary occupancy must be approved by MPRB Hennepin County (County) and the City of Minneapolis are preparing plans for the CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) at Chicago Avenue 2021 Highway Safety Improvements Project (HSIP) The project includes intersections along CSAH 5 (Franklin Avenue) at MSAS 165 (Chicago Avenue) and Columbus Avenue Project components include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements of existing sidewalk ramps installation of curb extensions signal replacement installation of pedestrian countdown timers curb and gutter work the construction of a pedestrian refuge and restriping of CSAH 5 (Franklin Avenue) for a single lane of travel in each direction along with restriping of the intersection for dedicated turn lanes Some work is expected to occur outside of the existing right‐of‐way to match the sidewalk to existing store fronts and entrances Additionally minor regrading Peavey Park is necessary to accommodate the work The Hennepin County CSAH 5 (Franklin Avenue) at Chicago Avenue project will not convert any park land to nonrecreational use and the area will be returned to its natural state within a reasonable period of time Two areas within Peavey Park require temporary occupancy (as displayed on Figure 1 of Attachment A) The two locations are at the intersections of CSAH 5 and Columbus Avenue and the southwest corner of CSAH 5 and Chicago Avenue At the mid‐block sidewalk ramp across from Columbus Avenue and south of CSAH 5 (Franklin Avenue) the County will replace existing sidewalk into Peavey Park to meet ADA standards A temporary easement will be necessary for grading to improve the existing slope of the intra‐park trail and reconstruction of the sidewalk
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south of CSAH 5 (Franklin Avenue) and for a short distance into Peavey Park Temporary occupancy is also needed near the southwest corner of CSAH 5 and Chicago Avenue to meet ADA standards These improvements include in‐kind sidewalk replacement and improvements to the southbound D‐Line platform such as curb extensions and passenger amenities Improvements at the northeast corner of Peavey Park previously received Section 4(f) temporary occupancy concurrence through an MPRB Board of Commissioners resolution on September 12 2018 These new improvements need to be included in Hennepin Countyrsquos CSAH 5 (Franklin Avenue) at Chicago Avenue 2021 Highway Safety Improvements Project Memorandum These improvements are in coordination with the D Line rapid bus project As per the Federal Register Rules and Regulations 23 CFR 77413(d) grading and sidewalk reconstruction to meet ADA requirements may be considered a temporary occupancy of Section 4(f) lands The proposed project will result in temporary occupancy of the existing Peavey Park a Section 4(f) resource managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) as owner of the property upon which the work is proposed is the Agency with Jurisdiction The City of Minneapolis has consulted with MPRB staff and the federal agency and upon careful consideration MPRB staff have determined that the project does not have negative park impacts RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve a temporary occupancy under Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 for the CSAH 5 (Franklin Avenue) at Chicago Avenue 2021 Highway Safety Improvement Project a portion of which is within Peavey Park This action is supported by the following vision and goal statements in the MPRB 2007-2020 Comprehensive Plan Vision Theme 3 Dynamic parks that shape city character and meet diverse community
needs
Goal Park facility renewal and development respects history and focuses on sustainability accessibility flexibility and beauty
Vision Theme 4 A safe place to play celebrate contemplate and recreate
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Goal Parks are safe and welcoming by design ATTACHMENTS
bull Attachment A- Franklin Avenue at Peavey Park Temporary Occupancy Letter (PDF)
Prepared By Carrie Christensen Senior Planner Strategic Planning Review Cindy Anderson Completed 08052020 942 AM Adam Arvidson Completed 08082020 1121 AM Michael Schroeder Completed 08092020 1015 AM Jennifer Ringold Completed 08092020 901 PM Al Bangoura Completed 08112020 1216 PM Planning Committee Pending 08192020 540 PM
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Hennepin County Transportation Project Delivery Public Works Facility 1600 Prairie Drive Medina MN 55340 612-596-0300 | hennepinus
July 24 2020 Carrie Christensen Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 2117 West River Road N Minneapolis MN 55411 Subject State Project 027‐605‐030
CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) at Chicago Ave 2021 HSIP Improvements Section 4(f) Temporary Occupancy of Peavey Park
Dear Ms Christensen Hennepin County (County) and the City of Minneapolis are preparing plans for the CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) at Chicago Ave 2021 Highway Safety Improvements Project (HSIP) The project includes intersections along CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) at MSAS 165 (Chicago Ave) and Columbus Ave Project components include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements of existing sidewalk ramps and installation of curb extensions signal replacement and installation of pedestrian countdown timers curb and gutter work the construction of a pedestrian refuge and restriping of CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) for a single lane of travel in each direction along with restriping of the intersection for dedicated turn lanes Some work is expected to occur outside of the existing right‐of‐way to match the sidewalk to existing store fronts and entrances Additionally minor regrading to improve slope and sidewalk improvements are needed to meet ADA requirements within parkland to the south of CSAH 5 The proposed project will result in temporary occupancy of the existing Peavey Park a Section 4(f) resource managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Peavey Park is a Section 6(f) resource due to receiving grant restricted funding The Hennepin County CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) at Chicago Ave project will not convert any land to nonrecreational use the area will be returned to its natural state within a reasonable period of time therefore Section 6(f) federal approval does not apply Coordination with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) is attached Two areas within Peavey Park require temporary occupancy as displayed on Figure 1 The two locations are at the intersections of CSAH 5 and Columbus Ave and the southwest corner of CSAH 5 and Chicago Ave At the mid‐block sidewalk ramp across from Columbus Ave and south of CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) the County will replace existing sidewalk into Peavey Park to meet ADA standards a temporary easement will need to be obtained from MPRB This temporary easement will be necessary for grading to improve the existing slope of the intra‐park trail and reconstruction for the sidewalk south of CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) and for a short distance into Peavey Park (see Figure 1) Temporary occupancy is needed near the southwest corner of CSAH 5 and Chicago Ave to meet ADA
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standards These improvements include in‐kind sidewalk replacement and improvements to the southbound D‐Line platform such as curb extensions and passenger amenities Improvements at the northeast corner of Peavey Park previously received Section 4(f) temporary occupancy concurrence on September 17 2018 and MPRB Board of Commissioners resolution on September 12 2018 These improvements need to be included in Hennepin Countyrsquos CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) at Chicago Ave 2021 Highway Safety Improvements Project Memorandum These improvements are in coordination with the D Line rapid bus project As per the Federal Register Rules and Regulations 23 CFR 77413(d) grading and sidewalk reconstruction to meet ADA requirements may be considered a temporary occupancy of Section 4(f) lands A temporary occupancy may not constitute a Section 4(f) use when all of the conditions listed below are satisfied
The duration of the occupancy will be temporary in nature (ie less than the time needed for the construction of the project)
The CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) at Chicago Ave 2021 HSIP Improvements project is anticipated to be completed in one construction season The duration of work within the MPRB owned property is anticipated to be used for less than the time needed for construction of the project in its entirety The property will be used for grading for slope improvement and sidewalk reconstruction to meet ADA standards
There will be no change in ownership of the land No permanent right‐of‐way will be acquired from the MPRB A temporary easement will be necessary for the temporary grading and sidewalk reconstruction south of CSAH 5 in the north central portion and northeastern corner of Peavey Park
The scope of work to be performed will be minor (ie both the nature and magnitude of the changes to the Section 4(f) property are minimal)
The proposed project includes grading for slope improvements and associated sidewalk reconstruction within the north‐central and northeastern portions of Peavey Park which tie into the east‐west running sidewalk south of CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) The temporary easement location is adjacent to CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) right‐of‐way
The total temporary easement area will affect approximately 1374 square feet of Peavey Park (1058 square feet within the north‐central portion and 316 square feet in the northeastern portion) as presented in Figure 2 Figure 3 depicts a representative typical (cross) section of the existing and proposed sidewalk
There are no anticipated permanent adverse physical impacts The proposed slope improvements and sidewalk reconstruction locations are not anticipated to result in any adverse physical impact to Peavey Park The temporary easement locations south of CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) currently contain a sidewalk that does not meet ADA standards Any exposed soil will be returned to manicured lawn
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There will be no interference with the activities or purpose of the resource (either temporary or permanent)
The temporary easement and proposed slope improvements will not affect any recreation uses or facilities of Peavey Park Peavey Park will remain open and accessible during the CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) at Chicago Ave 2021 HSIP Improvements project
The land being used will be fully restored to a condition that is at least as good as the condition that existed prior to the project
The temporary easement area will be restored to its pre‐construction condition Currently the sidewalk ramp north of Peavey Park and connecting to an existing sidewalk within Peavey Park is not ADA compliant Additionally the sidewalk in the northeastern corner of the park has settled significantly and requires improvement The temporary easement along CSAH 5 (Franklin Ave) will accommodate grading to improve the existing slope and sidewalk improvements to meet ADA standards The planned sidewalk provides ADA compliant accessibility to the surrounding neighborhood and park
Please review the attached figures and indicate your concurrence that the proposed work constitutes a temporary occupancy by signing below If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact me at your earliest convenience Sincerely Tim Bruers Hennepin County Engineer Project Owner I concur that the proposed work constitutes a Temporary Occupancy of the 4(F) Peavey Park property as described above __________________________________________ __ ______________________ Carrie Christensen Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Date Attachments Section 6(f) Correspondence from the MnDNR Figure 1 Project Location Figure 2 Temporary Occupancy Figure 3 Typical Section CC Cody Christianson ndash Bolton amp Menk Inc
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Gina Aulwes
From Moua Mai N (DNR) ltmainmouastatemnusgt
Sent Friday July 24 2020 853 AM
To Gina Aulwes
Subject RE Section 6(f) of Peavey Park in Hennepin County
Hello Gina
The temporary easement does not require federal approval so long as the recreation facilities are not
disturbed and the area will be returned to its natural state within a reasonable period of time
Mai Neng
Mai Neng Moua
Grants Specialist Coordinator | Parks and Trails
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road
St Paul MN 55155-4039
Phone 651-259-5638
Email mainmouastatemnus
mndnrgov
From Gina Aulwes ltGinaAulwesbolton-menkcomgt
Sent Thursday July 23 2020 533 PM
To Moua Mai N (DNR) ltmainmouastatemnusgt
Subject Section 6(f) of Peavey Park in Hennepin County
Hi Mai Neng
I am working for Hennepin County on a project that requires temporary easements from Peavey Park in Minneapolis
Peavey Park is listed as a granted funded park by the DNR I believe we do not need to go through the Section 6(f)
process since we are only needing temporary easements totaling approximately 1366 square feet of area in two
locations within Peavey Park We are replacing existing sidewalk to be ADA compliance with improvements at the
intersections and matching the grade
I will be documenting Peavey Park as a Section 6(f) resource that does not constitute ldquouserdquo due to the temporary nature
of the work Do you agree I have attached a figure of the park and the temporary occupancy areas
This message may be from an external email source Do not select links or open attachments unless verified Report all suspicious emails to Minnesota IT Services Security Operations Center
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Resolution 2020-289 Page 1
Resolution 2020-289
Resolution Approving Operations and Maintenance Declaration for Green 4Th Street in the Towerside Innovation District a Portion of Which is Within the Park Currently
Referred to as Towerside Park
Whereas The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) was established in 1883 by an act of the State Legislature Whereas MPRB is authorized to contract with public and private entities in the performance of its duties Whereas The Towerside Innovation District a Minnesota nonprofit corporation is a collaboration of public and private partners including MPRB working to transform an overlooked asset-rich district at the heart of the Twin Cities into an equitable and restorative demonstration of 21st Century urban redevelopment Whereas The Maintenance District is a duly organized Minnesota nonprofit corporation whose members consist of all the parties that control parcels of real property located within the Innovation District and that adjoin the public right of way of 4th Street Southeast between 25th Avenue Southeast and Malcolm Avenue Southeast in the City of Minneapolis Minnesota also known as Green 4th Whereas MPRB owns a park along Green 4th in the Towerside Innovation District referred to as Towerside Park Whereas The City has recently reconstructed Green 4th Street to City-standard design and the Maintenance District and the Green 4th Owners desire to create above-standard enhancements to transform Green 4th Street into a so-called ldquogreen streetrdquo with vegetated facilities to manage stormwater runoff and to create an innovative livable community Whereas The Maintenance District and the Green 4th Owners desire to enter into one or more agreements to establish maintenance standards allocation of responsibly authority over initial installation an ldquoOperatorrdquo to perform certain maintenance activities a voluntary assessment process to reimburse the Operator and the creation of a maintenance reserve fund Whereas MPRB has been asked to be part of the agreement but is not required as a public entity to pay into the maintenance reserve fund and Whereas This resolution is supported by the MPRB 2007-2020 Comprehensive Plan which envisions ldquoDynamic parks that shape city character and meet diverse community needsrdquo
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Resolution 2020-289 Page 2
RESOLVED That the Board of Commissioners approves the Operations and Maintenance Declaration for Green 4th Street in the Towerside Innovation District a portion of which is within the park currently referred to as Towerside Park and RESOLVED That the President of the Board and Secretary to the Board are authorized to take all necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution
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