Environmental Resources Commission (ERC) 2016 Annual Report
Environmental Resources Commission (ERC) Current Commissioners Chair: Brian Martenson Vice Chair Jared Galligan (Ward 1) Lorraine Coan (Ward 2) Kari Martin (Ward 3) Laura Detzler (Ward 4) Katie Maas (At-Large) Year 2016 Commissioners Chair: Jared Galligan Vice Chair: Brian Martenson Lorraine Coan (Ward 2) Tom Moe (Ward 2) Linn Kesler (Ward 3) Rick Klemesrud (Ward 4) ERC Staff Liaisons Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk Todd Tuominen, Assistant City Engineer
Earth Day Event April 21 st 180 Volunteers worked to pick-up litter. Positively impacting over two miles of stream/river shoreline. Event Headquarters: Andrews Park Areas Cleaned: Andrews Park, Pond behind D.Q., Hwy. 169 Bridge Area including runoff ponds, Dayton Road, and Trail/Wetland behind Target Photo By: Megan Hopps Champlin Dayton Press Volunteer hours including by ERC Commissioners & City Councilmembers, a generous donation of box dinners from Jimmy John s and beverages from Cub Foods, make this a low cost/high impact event.
Refuse Year Hennepin County Disposal Tons of Refuse 2010 7,099.64 6,607 2011 6,551.94 (Single Sort Recycling Started) 6,638 2012 6,400.33 6,651 2013 6,400.25 6,651 2014 6,414.62 6,705 2015 6,623.83 6,750 2016 6,678.88 6,757 Year Hennepin County Disposal Cost Per Ton 2010 $43-2011 $45-2012 $47-2013 $47-2014 $49-2015 $49-2016 $55 - # Households Single Family-4 Unit Townhome
Refuse Contract Renewal In 2015 the City renegotiated a five year contract with Champlin Refuse Inc. (CRI) for refuse collection. Using a market survey and current trends the City was able to reduce the cost for refuse collection over the term of the contract. The City Council passed this contract savings on to the consumer in the form of reduced refuse rates for 2016. Residential Rates Large Cart (Approx. 90 Gallons) Medium Cart (Approx. 60 Gallons) Small Cart (Approx. 30 Gallons) 2014/2015 Rate 2016 Rate $17.48 $16.25 $14.01 $10.54 $12.75 $9.25 Note: Refuse rates cover the cost of refuse collection, disposal, yard waste, billing, etc. The CRI collection contract is a piece of this cost.
Recycling (Note: Change of Methodology in 2015) 2015 & 2016 Reports based on the SCORE funding report for CRI haulers and is reported in tons. Year 2015 2,171 2016 2,162.2 Year 2015 82% 2016 84% Recycling Material Collected Tons Participation Rates Month of October 2010 to 2014 Recycling information is for the City s largest hauler Republic Services and is reported in pounds vs. tons. Year Recycling Material Collected Pounds 2010 1,272,158 2011 1,745,213 (Single Sort Recycling Started) 2012 1,812,132 2013 1,782,932 2014 1,869,495 Year Participation Rates 2010 66.33% 2011 76.25% (Single Sort Recycling) 2012 84.75% 2013 86.16% 2014 84.25%
Yard Waste Options 2016 Maple Grove Yard Waste Drop-off Site With ID residents can bring materials at no charge. Bags Curbside Collection of Yard Waste Bulk Cubic Yards Brush Cubic Yards Visits Annual Cost YTD 13 72,091 6,104 10,651 28,795 $104,151 YTD 14 80,289 7,583 11,528 30,142 $115,019 YTD 15 86,738 7,505 13,267 35,809 $124,829 YTD 16 70,955 9,054 14,438 31,944 $118,366 New in 2016 Residents had the option of contracting with their hauler for seasonal service at a rate of $56 for the year. There were 407 homes that signed up this first year. Residents can order one time pick-up for $1.50 per bag. In 2016 there were 80 transaction with a total of 976 bags of yard waste collected. On-Site Composting City Code Chapter 46 Solid Waste establishes the guidelines for on-site composting
Spring Recycling Events Drop-Off Event - May 7 Champlin Theatre Scrap Metal 7.3 tons Tires 82 tires Small Engines 200 items Bicycles 129 bikes Propane Tanks 15 tanks Paper Shredding 3.02 tons Electronics 4.719 tons --------------------------------------------- Curbside Collection May 9 63 Appliances (2.33 tons) Consumer paid actual cost of $12. Items Collected: Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Refrigerators, Freezers, Dishwashers, Microwaves, Air Conditioners, Water Heaters, Dehumidifiers, Humidifiers, Water Softeners Drop-Off Program Cost: There was no cost to the City or resident to dispose of small engines or bicycles. The City made $636 on the scrap metal. Residents were asked to pay directly for the actual cost of disposal for tires, propane tanks, televisions and computer monitors. The City paid for the cost of paper shredding at $450. So the over all net was $186 revenue for the recycling fund..
Farmers Market Display - July 13 th Give-Away Item: Pet Waste Bags Storm Water Game Re-use: Pop Bottle Game
Arbor Day April 29 th Tree Saplings 870 pine seedlings were distributed to Jackson Middle School Grades 6-8. There is no City cost for this program. The MN Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division provided the trees. ERC Commissioner Tom Moe transported the trees. Students volunteered the day before to pack the trees for distribution to their classmates on Arbor Day.
Rain Gardens The ERC supported the development and maintenance of raingardens throughout the City through the following activities: Metro Blooms Speaker, May 12 th Grants for Rain Garden projects Municipal campus rain gardens and Northland Park rain gardens. 2016 Landscaping Grant Awards Kristina Thomson, 11132 Idaho Court N. Award $500 Randy Wahlstrom/Sharon Ramler, 10904 Xylon Avenue N. Award $150 Joy Flom, 808 Pleasant Avenue N. Award $250 Jessica Davis, 10521 Fernwood Lane N. Award $500 Julie Zdrazil, 13048 Revere Lane N. Award $200 2016 Mini-Grant Award Jackson M.S., Environmental Science Class, Rain Garden Project Award $500
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