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City of Burnsville
County: Dakota
Full-time equivalent city staff (approx.): 220
Sue Bast
basts@ci.burnsville.mn.us
http://www.ci.burnsville.mn.us/842/Environmental-Initiatives
Monthly Energy consumption at city building's is being monitored via the B3 database. The City worked with a GreenCorp Volunteer to enter historic utility data into the B3 system. Gary Novotny, the City Maintenance Supervisor, will continue using the B3 system to manage and track energy usage at City facilities.
Outcome measures/metrics: After having validated the data and correcting errors that existed the utility information reported in B3 is current for city buildings. Within the next month, the City will begin the process of analying B3 data to identify current energy saving opportunities with the help of a MN GreenCorp member, and GreenStep City building best practice advisors.
MN GreenCorps, MN GreenStep Cities
Sue Bast (City staff) | basts@ci.burnsville.mn.us | 952-895-4524
In, 2010, Dakota Electric audited the City of Burnsville's city-owned buildings. Based on the recommendations, Fire Station 1 made several low/no-cost O&M changes:
-Weather stripped garage doors and exterior doors
-Converted all fluorescent lamps to T8 25W
-Installed occupancy controls for lighting in 4 areas of the station
-Installed compact fluorescent lights in certain areas of the station
-All of the bay lighting fixtures were replaced with high bay fluorescent fixtures
These changes began in 2010, and were completed by 2011.
Burnsville Performing Art Center was constructed in 2009. Energy efficiency was considered in the building envelope, the HVAC System, the lighting, etc. Due to the highly efficient nature of the building, the Dakota Electric Audit in 2010 did not have numerous recommendations for the building. However, the audit did reveal that the HVAC System was not being utilized as efficiently as it could be. Therefore, the HVAC system was fine tuned in the middle of 2010, and energy savings resulted.
Fire Station 1's energy consumption reduced 13.76% post low cost O&M changes. Please note, retro commissioning changes were made at Fire Station 1 during the same time period, that will be reported under Action 3. Due to this, it is difficult to know the percentage change of solely the low/no cost changes.
Burnsville Performing Arts Center's energy consumption reduced 15.4% post fine-tuning its HVAC system.
Dakota Electric
Invest in larger energy efficiency projects through performance contracting or other funding or through smaller retro-commissioning/retrofit projects in city-owned/school buildings.
Fire Station 1:
All of the following changes were started in 2010 and completed by October of 2011. Some of the changes were the result of recommendations from an audit performed by Dakota Electric. Some changes, like the replaced furnace, were scheduled replacements. Most HVAC systems that will be replaced in Burnsville in the future will all be replaced with energy efficient models if funding allows.
-Exhaust ventilation controls were installed
-Programmable thermostats were installed
-Outdoor ventilation controls were installed
-All existing vents are now tied into the furnaces
-The furnace was replaced with a high efficiency condensing furnace
-Bay heaters were replaced with infrared heating
-Outdoor lighting fixtures began converting to LED fixtures.
Dakota Electric provided a $3,000 rebate for the air source heat pumps. CenterPoint Energy provided funding for the high efficiency furnaces.
Burnsville City Hall:
-In 2007 the chiller was replaced with a variable drive.
-In 2010, a TPL Roof with R34 insulation was installed
-Installed an Energy Management System
-Converted all the pneumatic VAV boxes to electronic or digital control
-Hot and cold water valves have been replaced with digital and electronic controls instead of air
-A dozen outdoor fixturs have been replaced with LED lights.
-In 2011, Maintenance Staff began converting interior lobby lights, property lights and several other areas to LED (26 LED fixtures in total).
-In the process of signing a contract to install a high efficiency condensing boiler in the building. This will be completed in 2012.
The following items will be completed in the next couple of years:
-Circulating pumps will be replaced with variable frequency drives
-Humidifiers will be replaced with more energy efficient models
-All HVAC equipment will will be tied into the energy management system.
In 2012, Burnsville created an Energy Efficiency Fund. The fund is overseen by Maintenance Supervisor Gary Novotny. This fund incentives purchasing energy efficient products by matching rebates and by selectively paying for energy efficient products that have longer paybacks, such as LED lighting. Currently the fund is being used to pay for outdoor LED lighting fixtures. The results of the program will be reported in Burnsville's Annual Report for it's Sustainability Plan. In addition, going forward, Gary Novotny and Sue Bast will report progress on the GreenStep Cities Site.
Fire Station 1 energy consumption reduced 13.76% post retrofitting.
City Hall energy consumption reduced 15.65% post retrofitting.
Burnsville created its Energy Efficiency Fund in 2012. The results of the program will be reported in Burnsville's Annual Report for it's Sustainability Plan. In addition, going forward, Gary Novotny and Sue Bast will report progress on the GreenStep Cities Site.
Dakota Electric and CenterPoint Energy
Burnsville power management settings are controlled through a Group Policy Object, which controls what users can and cannnot do on a computer system. City staff users cannot manipulate power management settings. Computers enter sleep mode after 15 minutes. Multi-function Devices enter sleep mode after 30 minutes.
Burnsville's Sustainability Team sends out monthly sustainability tips to city employees. The city installed light switch reminders on all light switch covers that read "Last to Ditch, Flip the Switch". The City performed a walk-through audit in 2012 before the behavioral campaign began, (audit numbers are attached a supporting document). A follow-up audit will be performed in the future.
Install for one or more city-owned/school buildings one of the following efficiency measures:
A closed loop geothermal system was installed in the Burnsville Ice Center in 2010. This rennovation made the ice center one of the most efficient and sustainable ice arena nationwide. When it came time to replace the aging mechanical and ice systems at the 38-year old Ice Center, improving efficiency by implementing sustainable design practices, as outlined in the Citys 2008 Sustainability Guide Plan, was a top priority  11 of the 14 Best Practices Areas (BPAs) identified in the guide were incorporated in the project. The project was funded by an Energy and Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, a Dakota Electric Rebate, as well as city funds.
The Ice Center emits 20% less carbon, and uses 80% less natural gas annualy than pre-geothermal installation. The annual operating costs have been reduced by 43%. The actual coefficient of performance for the system has not been determined yet, however, it is a closed system. Over the next several years the City will be monitoring the system closely to determine its performance and to calculate the efficiency of the system.
Integrate green building and EV charging best practices information and assistance into the building permit process.
City staff mentions green building resources informally to applicants. The City also let applicants know that they have two green building guides available on our website, as this is more sustainable then handing out information sheets.
Some applications have specific green suggestions tied to their permit, if appropriate.
http://www.burnsville.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1686 ; http://www.burnsville.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1685
Bursville has a water conservation rate structure. The rates are shown in the attached PDF. The rates apply to residential uses, commercial uses, and include rates for irrigation and off-peak snow making.
Require energy efficient, Dark-Sky compliant new or replacement outdoor lighting fixtures on city-owned/private buildings and facilities.
New or replaced outdoor lighting fixtures are all energy efficient, Dark-Sky compliant fixtures. Additionally, almost all new outdoor lighting fixtures are LED. This is overseen by the City of Burnsville's Maintenance Supervisor as a standard, not a policy.
"	There are 67 signals in the city:
o	22 owned by the City
o	30 owned by the County
o	16 owned by the State
Signals synchronized owned by the City are along Nicollet Avenue and Burnsville Parkway:
o	Nic. \Burns. Pkwy.
o	Nic.\ Travelers Trail
o	Nic.\126th Street
o	Burns. Pkwy. \Harriet Ave.
o	Burns. Pkwy.\Pleasant Ave.
o	Burns. Pkwy.\Travelers Trail
The City use to have the signals along Southcross Drive synchronized as well but over the last five years we removed them since there wasnt enough traffic on the roadway and the side roads were waiting too long.
Burnsville has worked with Mn/DOT on synchronizing the signals along T.H. 13/ Nicollet Avenue and Burnsville Parkway /35W.
Dakota County has done their own synchronizing on CSAH 42. Burnsville gives input to the County on any issues we have with delay of traffic flow, and works with the County during holidays to make sure traffic flow is changed during that time. The County is installing fiber optic to help with synchronizing their signals on CSAH 42 and the City is helping in financing and giving input. The City has requested the County consider installing a CMAQ grant for software analysis packages which would quickly generates optimum timing plans to minimize delay and to model the traffic flow.
Use LED/solar-powered lighting for a flashing sign or in a street, parking lot or park project.
The City of Burnsville has installed two solar signs for pedestrian crossing. The first sign is located in downtown, on Nicollet Ave, and the second pedestrian crossing solar sign is located near Fairview Ridges Hospital. The city also installed a solar powered sign at its fire station. This sign flashes when vehicles are leaving the fire station.
The City installed LED lighting for its Performing Arts Center parking lot.
Burnsville's public works is in the process of determining how they can use LED lights in the streets and parking lots cost effectively.
The City of Burnsville has replaced more than 2/3 of existing traffic signals with LED lighting.
In 1999, Burnsville adopted development and design standards for it's downtown core, known as the Heart of the City district (HOC).
The HOC Design Standards facilitate the evolution of strip/large format commercial areas into more liveable/walkable neighborhoods. A large KMart Store used to be located on southwest of Highway 13 and Nicollet Avenue. That area site was redeveloped with mixed use commercial and high density residential, following the HOC Design Standards.
On June 22, 2010, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update was adopted that includes sustainability goals. To see the goals, reference Chapter 1 of the Comprehensive Plan, p 14-15; and Chapter II, p. 59-61. In 2010, Burnsville revised solar and wind energy standards of zoning ordinance. In 2009, the City's Sustainability Plan was adopted; public participation was part of the Governance review process.
http://www.ci.burnsville.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=434
The City of Burnsville utilizes it's Comprehensive Plan 2030 as the guiding document for it's zoning code, as shown in Chapter 2 of the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan is referenced in all land use and development ordinances and regulations; Department of Natural Resources Shoreland Management Ordinance, Federal Emergency Management Agency Floodplain Ordinance, and the subdivision ordinance. Ordinances are introduced with a "Purposes" section that cite the Comprehensive Plan, as seen in the Chapter 2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Zoning Ordinance: http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=468, in Title 10, Chapter 2.
Purpose section: Zoning Ordinance Title 10, Ch. 2
DNR Shoreland Management Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Title 10, Ch. 8
Floodplain Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Title 10, Ch. 10
Subdivision Ordinance: Uploaded PDF
Include requirements in comprehensive and/or other plans for intergovernmental coordination addressing regional land use and watershed / wellhead impacts, infrastructure, transportation, economic development and city/regional services.
Burnsville includes plan requirements on coordinated action with surrounding or overlapping jurisdiction for land use, watershed impacts, transportation, economic development, housing, and health. Land Use plan changes are reviewed and commented upon by all abutting jurisdictions (Chapter 1. p. 10-12). To address watershed impacts, Burnsville has a Wetland Protection and Management Plan(Appendix J). Burnsville coordinates transit services with MVTA to address transportation issues (appendix N). Economic Development is addressed through collaboration with MN Workforce Center (Ch. II, p. 2-5). Burnsville signed the Livable Communities Agreement with the Metropolitan Council in 2011 to address housing issues(Ch. IV p.2, goal #3). Burnsville has a Healthy Cities Initiative to address health issues (Ch. V, p.17-19).
Burnsville has entered into agreement with surrounding communities to address the following issues: housing, police, and transportation. The City has adopted resolutions with Dakota CDA to provide affordable housing options. The City school districts utilize Blue in the School program where police provide safety education programs targeted at youth and high risk populations. The City is part of the UPA Agreement with MnDOT to provide I-35W BRT & MnPass lanes through Burnsville.
In order to avoid duplication and improve performance, Burnsville, Dakota County & MnDOT have a join agreement for Highway 13/CSAH 5 interchange. Roadway, signage, signalization, lighting, etc. are in place and programmed as part of each agency's CIP.
Include ecological provisions in the comprehensive plan that explicitly aim to minimize open space fragmentation and/or establish a growth area with expansion criteria.
Burnsville has conducted an NRI and the results are incorporated in the Natural Environment Plan of the Comprehensive Plan (Ch. VI). The results of the NRI are prioritized through an NRA. Natural resource protection areas have been identified and strategies for their long-term protection have been developed (Ch. VI, Section 4 Natural Resources Management Plan).
Adopt climate mitigation and/or energy independence goals and objectives in the comprehensive plan or in a separate policy document, and include transportation recommendations such as becoming an EV-ready city.
As measured from the 2009 Burnsville City Operations emissions level of 23,487 tonnes, the City of Burnsville will reduce GHG emissions associated with City operations to below 2009 levels by the end of 2011. Recognizing Burnsville's Next Generation Act obligations, the City will continue to reduce emissions from the baseline by an average annual reduction of 4% (measured over the span of a decade), after indexing emissions to growth in number of City employees relative to the rest of the state. The City has several implementation strategies directly linked to this goal, as seen in the attached Sustainability Plan starting on p.3.
Resilient City Growth {BP no.7}
Limit barriers to higher density housing by including in the city zoning ordinance and zoning map:
Burnsville limits barriers to higher density housing in it's zoning ordinance and zoning map through the following:
R3A Zoning District allows single family at 4 - 8.7 units per acre and R3C allows multi-family up to 21.78 upa
Added a MIX Zoning District to zoning ordinance in 2011 allows density of 15 - 21.78 units per acre & in 1999 added HOC District that allows residential density 21.78 - 56.92 upa.
Added a MIX Zoning District to zoning ordinance in 2011 allows density of 15 - 21.78 units per acre & in 1999 added HOC District that allows residential density 21.78 - 56.92 upa
The zoning districts are part of the zoning ordinance. The best way to view the zoning ordinance is on line at www.burnsville.org then click on City Code. The entire zoning ordinance is Title 10. Each specific zoning district has its own chapter within the zoning ordinance.
Please note that we are still in the process of implementing our comprehensive plan updates and that on the zoning map, the areas that show up as R3C  Regional Center Residential will be changed to MIX zoning in a couple of months. Also, there is an existing MIX district at Valley Ridge where the Dakota CDA/Presbyterian Homes Valley Ridge assisted care/memory care and independent living mixed use project is under construction. (The site is located SW of the intersection of CSAH 5 and Burnsville Parkway on land that was formerly Valley Ridge Shopping Center.
www.burnsville.org
Achieve higher density housing through at least two of the following strategies:
Burnsville allows a flexible lot size/frontage for Planned Unit Developments District.
Density bonus & FAR bonuses are allowed for Planned Unit Developments, MIX and HOC. Under the General Provisions, development on residential lots that meet 70% of the lot sized standard in the district is allowed. Development is also allowed on all lots of record in commercial/industrial districts.
A regulatory standard limits low-density development, as showing in the MIX Zoning Distric, and the HOC Zoning District.
Achieve higher intensity commercial/industrial land uses through at least one of the following strategies:
Zero-lot-line setbacks are allowed in the Planned Unit Development District, and all commercial and industrial districts.
Provide incentives for infill projects, or for life-cycle housing at or near job or retail centers, or for achieving an average net residential density of seven units per acre.
Burnsville utilizes tax-increment financing and tax abatement for projects that include but are not limited to creation or retention of jobs, elimination of blight, neighborhood revitalization and other development and redevelopment goals established by the city (Council Policy 1.136).
All land use clearance projects needing city council approval are reviewed in 60 days. Burnsville offers a building permit fee rebate according to the Single Family Permit Rebate (Counicl Policy 2.095), which offers an incentive program for single family, duplex, and townhome property owners that make substantial investment into their homes.
Burnsville has a Housing Improvement Area Policy as a life-cycle housing tool. It established the city's position to use Housing Improvement Area financing for private housing improvements (Council Policy 5.306).
Mixed Uses {BP no.8}
Locate or lease a school, city building or other government facility that has at least two of these attributes:
The Burnsville Performing Art Center is adjacent to the Nicollet Commons Park where walking and biking is accessible for staff. Also, the center is located on the busy thoroughfare Nicollet Avenue where regular transit service is available.
The Burnsville Performing Arts Center has a joint parking lot with the Nicollet Commons Park, as well as other businesses on the block. This parking lot has significantly less parking than standards would require because it is located next to several transit lines.
Burnsville Highschool and Burnsville Senior Campus both have a private bus company available to take students to and from school at no cost to students. If students miss this bus, the highschool has tokens, free MN Transit bus passes, the students can use to ride public transit at no cost.
Modify a planned unit development ordinance to emphasize mixed use development, to limit residential PUDs to areas adjacent to commercial development, and/or to add sustainability features.
Burnsville allows for mixed development in its Public Utility District, Heart of the City District, MIX district and R3c District. The MIX district requires mixed uses.
Have a downtown zoning district that allows residential and compatible commercial development.
Burnsville's downtown district, Heart of the City (HOC), predates the Model Ordinances for Sustainable Development. HOC is a downtown overlay district. HOC, Public Utilities District, and MIX all allow mixed use of office, retail, educational, civic, and residential units within the same building.
At the Burnsville website, www.burnsville.org, click on City Code, zoning information is found in Title 10.
Incorporate form-based zoning approaches into the zoning code, in those areas where a diverse mix of uses is desired.
Burnsville's Heart of the City District (it's downtown core), uses form-based codes. The HOC District specifies build-to-lines vs. setbacks (see attached PDF). The HOC District standard for building width to height is 25'height to 65' frontage.
Create incentives for vertical mixed-use development in appropriate locations (downtown, commercial districts near colleges or universities, historic commercial districts).
ONE STAR:
Burnsvilles comprehensive plan promotes mixed use in many different sections of the plan. The Future Land Use Planning (Chapter 2 of Comprehensive Plan) introduction of goals begin by saying that Burnsville will continue to establish new standards to guide future redevelopment and maintain a balance between residential, commercial and industrial land uses. Although the goals for Future Land Use Planning do not specifically state the promotion of mixed use, or vertical mixed use, this concept is addressed in three other sections of this Future Land Use Planning Chapter, as follows: (1) As part of Burnsvilles vacant and underutilized site analysis in Ch. 2 of Comp Plan, yield plans were prepared that all recommend mixed use typically with residential provided on upper floors of multi-story buildings (Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 11, p 18, 5.2). (2) As part of Burnsvilles aging retail strip center redevelopment analysis in Ch. 2 of Comp Plan, mixed use is utilized; and the plan states the residential component will typically be in addition to the existing business square footage/floor areas because anticipated residential will be in the form of attached units located above lower level business or incorporated as row homes/townhomes in addition to the business use(Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 11, p22-23, 6.1). (3) As part of Burnsvilles Neighborhood Centers Redevelopment Analysis, yield plans were created that all recommend a minimum percentage of mixed use (Appendix T of Comprehensive Plan, Neighborhood Center Yield Plans, is attached).
Burnsville created design guidelines for their downtown district, known as HOC, that suggests recommended design objectives. These objectives suggest overall character without dictating specific design requirements. They are qualitative, not quantitative, so there are not strict written standards for mixed use (reference visuals in HOC Design Manual; page III-8 H, I, L, M, N & P). Also, in the HOC Design Manuals, it is written in the factors that influence redevelopment that the demand figures assume that a variety of uses will be developed in a compact form and that a mix of uses will occur within most buildings.
TWO STAR:
Density Bonus Guidelines have been developed in the MIX Zoning District: Multiple-family housing, as part of a mixed use development or freestanding, may pursue an increase in density up to twenty five percent (25%) through a reduction in the required lot area per unit, based on the following bonus features and square foot reductions: (1) Underground parking - 1 parking space per efficiency and 1 bedroom unity and 2 parking.
THREE STAR:
The HOC District received Livable Communities grant funds for mixed use with 20% of the housing option in the HOC planned as work force or affordable housing. Grande Market Place is a private mixed use development and the public CDA Townhomes within HOC both have affordable housing units (50 apartment units and 34 townhomes respectively). Grand Market Place offers 113 studio through 2-bedroom apartments and 30,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. 50% of the apartment units are affordable to people with incomes at or below 50% of the area median income. The city has a livable communities agreement with the Met Council and as of 2007, Burnsville was one of the top 20 metro area communities for LCA Housing Performance Scores.
Residential Density Bonuses in the MIXED USE DISTRICT: Multiple-family housing, as part of a mixed use development or freestanding, may pursue an increase in density up to twenty five percent (25%) through a reduction in the required lot area per unit, based on the following bonus features and square foot reductions:
1. Underground Parking: 1 parking space per efficiency and 1 bedroom unit and 2 parking spaces per 2 or more bedroom units is provided within an underground parking structure attached to the principal building. Square Foot Reduction to Lot Area Per Unit = 200.
2. Registered Green Building: Building must be a registered green building (any level) in accordance with the USGBC (United States Green Building Council). Square Foot Reduction to Lot Area Per Unit = 300.
3. Public Transit: The site is located within 300 feet of a bus stop or transit station and the site design provides pedestrian connections to the bus stop or transit station. Square Foot Reduction to Lot Area Per Unit = 300.
4. Recreation, Indoor: The mixed use or multiple-family building provides an indoor recreation and/or social room equal to 25 square feet per unit. Square Foot Reduction to Lot Area Per Unit = 100.
(Ord. 1247, 9-20-2011)
http://www.ci.burnsville.mn.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1786
Efficient Highway- and Auto-Oriented Development {BP no.9}
Establish design goals for at least one highway/auto-oriented corridor/cluster.
Burnsville completed design guidelines for the Interstate 35W corridor as it enters Burnsville from the north, also known as Burnsville's North Gateway District. For the North Gateway Design Guidelines indicates that there were numerous community visioning and planning initiatives that spanned 2 decades including Partnerships for Tomorrow and Vision for Tomorrow (See attached North Gateway Design Standards). When the actual guideline manual and zoning district was developed in 2006, the affected property owners were also involved in the process. The city had also done community wide visioning that concentrated on this north gateway area of the community in preparation for the 1990 and 2000 comp plan updates.
A visual preference study was also done for the North Gateway design guidelines similar to the Heart of the City Design Guidelines process and many of the graphics included in the design manual are from the visual preference presentations that were done as part of the guideline and zoning development process for the North Gateway. (See attached guidelines).
Participate in regional economic development planning with representatives from surrounding townships, cities, the county and business interests to:
Burnsville is a Greater MSP Participant, which is regional economic development partnership. Burnsville is part of Dakota Futures. Burnsville is a founding member of RLB, which represents an association of three Dakota County communities that have joined to promote economic development in the cities of Rosemount, Lakeville & Burnsville. In order to estimate commerical/industrial needs among all jurisdictions, Burnsville participated with Dakota County CDA in the development of 2008 Maxfield Study "A Market Study for Commercial and Industrial Space in Dakota County, MN" (See attached document).
Burnsville is already developed along all highways and has redevelopment options outlined in the Comprehensive Plan for MRQ; HOC and Business/Industrial along CSAH 42. There are no areas along CSAH 42 from Savage west corporate border to east of I-35E; Along STH 13/I35W corridor adjacent to MRQ with low density development planned or zoned in Burnsville. See Comp Plan Land Use Plan for MRQ and I-3 Office & Industrial land use and zoning districts for GIH, GIM, B4, I-3 and B-3. The MRQ plan showing a new interchange on I35W midway between Black Dog Rd & STH 13 (the current interchange at Cliff Rd would be closed) has been approved in concept by MnDOT along with Chowen Avenue future interchange on STH 13 (also planned by Dakota County & MnDOT) and the interchange at CSAH 5/STH 13 which will be constructed in 2013-2014 is approved by Dakota County & MNDOT). The Comp Plan land use plan has been approved by Met Council and accepted by Dakota County and the city has implemented the zoning districts and is in process of acquiring right-of-way and official platting of some of the roadways within MRQ) The MRQ plan calls for development of high density commercial/industrial and business park/medical campus along STH 13 & I35W. Also in the MRQ plan, the only residential will be upper floor mixed use with residential on top of commercial/office/retail or the small area of attached multifamily adjacent to the future quarry lake in the NE part of MRQ. Any residential will be at least 1/8 mile from I-35W corridor based on the current plan objectives. See Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Districts for references on Burnsville's website.
Adopt infrastructure design standards that protect the economic and ecologic functions of the highway corridor through clustering of development, plantings and incorporating access management standards.
Burnsville adopted the North Gateway Design Standards to guide development along highway corridors that serve as the gateway to Burnsville. Redevelopment guidelines were also developed for the area of the city located south of the Minnesota River, east of the City of Savage border, west of I-35W and north of Highway 13.
Burnsville also underwent a study of Highway Corridor 13 to analyze future traffic in this area.
Burnsville's Gateway District classification was developed and incorporated into the 2000 Comprehensive Plan and the corresponding Gateway District Overlay zone was established. Development within this classification is subject to the "Burnsville North Gateway Design Guidlines" manual that can be found the Burnsville Website at www.burnsville.org. The classification applies to lands located noth of Highway 13 and along both sides of Interstate 35W which is the northern gateway entrance to the city. The purpose of the Gateway District is to reflect there is a steadfast and ongoing commitment to the tranformation from intense land altering industrial activity to future land uses and activities that thrive in sustainable relationships with restored natural resources systems. The deisgn standards outlined in the BUrnsville North Gateway District Design Guidelines provide site design, architectural building treatments, landscaping and storm water treatment and are intended to provide a framework for evaluating projects to ensure that they contribute to a positive image for the District as land redevelops over time.
The Minnesota River Quadrant (MRQ) is a special district that was added in the 2030 Comrehensive Plan Update Land Use Guide Plan. This classification has been created to reflect the unique, long-term redevelopment vision for the area of the city located south of the Minnesota River, east of the City of Savage border, west of I-35W and north of Highway 13. The land use plan provides goals, policies and objectives for the area. The plan was developed to promote the redevelopment of the MRQ in the following ways: (1) To utilize the MRQ Concept Development Plan as a tool to guide redevelopment activities, reclaim the river front, improve public access and enjoyment of natural areas, support business and employment expansion, improve transportation and circulation withing MRQ and to link other areas of Burnsville. (2) Encourage development of..... energy efficient operations with the MRQ. (3) Continue to partner with property owners to develop the MRQ as a regional recreation and employment center for Burnsville and the south metro.
The attachment includes the following:
(1)Highway 13 Corridor Study
(2) MRQ and North Gateway Future Land Use Guide Plan (highlighted areas)
(3) North Gateway Design Standards
Adopt development policies for large-format developments, zoning for auto-oriented commercial districts at the sub-urban edge and/or in tightly defined and smaller urban development corridors/nodes that have some bike/walk/transit access.
Burnsville has a highway commercial district. Please see attached document. Burnsville is 98% developed and has always implemented Comprehensive Planning and Capital Improvements Planning.
In 1999, Burnsville created its first Natural Resource Master Plan, and
one of the first in all of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
This progressive act set in motion programs and policies to protect
Burnsvilles natural resources, such as a prairie management plan, a
water resources management plan, and goose and deer management
policies, and initiated a policy to direct the private development of
remaining open space in an environmentally sound manner. The plan was updated in 2007. Continuous periodic updates to the plan will be made. Burnsville's Comprehensive Plan states that the city shall: "Implement and maintain the Natural Resources Master Plan, and maximize opportunities to preserve such resources by partnering with County, State, Regional, Federal and private programs."
Burnsville has a CD, CONSERVANCY DISTRICT. This is a zoning district established for the preservation of sensitive natural area and the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat. The CD may be applied to either public or private land. Areas included in this district are unsuitable for residential, commercial, industrial and most institutional development, due to flooding, high water table, restrictive soil conditions, steep slopes, significant and valuable vegetation and/or wildlife habitat.
The FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT is a district with regulations to minimize impacts to property
and life by managing and regulating development activities in designated floodplains on the
Flood Insurance Studies for Burnsville. There are three sub-districts the FW, Floodway District
(the channel of the Minnesota River); FF, Flood Fringe District (the portion of the floodplain that is outside of the floodway) and the GFP, General Flood Plain District (the lake bed and areas adjoining a wetland, lake or watercourse which have been or hereafter may be covered by the
regional flood).
The following Environmental Overlay Districts are part of the Zoning Ordinance and their
purpose is to protect environmentally sensitive areas within designated areas of the City:
Wetlands Overlay District: This district implements the 1991 Wetland Conservation Act and the accompanying rules of the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources and is intended to
conserve, protect, enhance, and result in the no net loss of wetlands in Burnsville. Additionally
the regulations promote the restoration of degraded wetlands.
For cities within metropolitan areas, incorporate woodland best management practices addressing protection of wooded areas into zoning or development review.
Burnsville has a Woodland Preservation Packet & Zoning Woodland Overlay District. The best management practices are listed in the attached PDF.
In 2012, Burnsville adopted a Sustainable Infrastructure Policy that addresses street trees and storm water management.
In 2011, Burnsville installed 14 rain gardens in the neighborhood surrounding Keller Lake. These rain gardens are located on residential single-family home front yards, and are maintained by residents.
Identify and remedy street-trail gaps between city streets and off-road trails/bike trails to better facilitate walking and biking.
Burnsville has filled in many gaps along MN Highway 13 to allow for contiguous walking and biking on a separate trail. This trail connects to off-road trails through River Hills Park and into trails in Eagan (as seen on the attached map). Burnsville has secured a grant to build a section of the Black Dog Regional Trail between 35W and Cedar where there was a large gap.
Heart of the City has the following traffic calming measures: - bumput parkings, intersection markings, and medians.
A street project in southwestern Burnsville made the street lanes significantly narrower.
Burnsville Parks & Trails Map is available on the City of Burnsville's website. Bike racks are provided in all City Parks. Bike racks and shower facilites are available at City Hall. Burnsville's downtown core, Heart of the City District, has installed bike racks in all city-owned parking ramps and decks.
In terms of bus infrastructure, Burnsville partners with the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority which provides all infrastructure, including benches, signage, shelters, and park and ride lots.
burnsville.org
MN Valley Transit Authority
Conduct an Active Living campaign such as a Safe Routes to School program.
The City of Burnsville is implementing a SFTS for Sioux Trail School. The city received a grant in the amount of $132,338.40 for the following elements of a SRTS program:
o	construction of a 10 foot wide bituminous trail connection from the school to an existing trail along the north of T.H. 13 (mixed use trail).
o	Replacement of existing concrete sidewalk in the vicinity of the bicycle racks along the southwest side of the school building to address drainage issues.
o	Installation of solar powered Blinker signs at two existing crosswalk locations on River Hills Drive.
The city also has a non-infrastructure SRTS for Echo Park Elementary School where:
o	On Walk to School Day the police department walks with the school
o	We also have signage (school Mascot) along the school route for kids to follow each day they walk.
Parent surveys were done before the construction of the path regarding a number of questions. When the project is complete (Fall 2012) another survey will be done to measure the number of children using the path. The survey will determine how many kids will be uses it once the construction is complete and do the parents feel safe letting their kids use the new route.
Prominently identify mobility options: transit; paratransit/Dial-A-Ride; ridesharing/cab services; rental cars; bikes; airports.
Links to the cities public transit, MVTA, and DARTS are provided on Burnsville's website, under New Residents Tab on Home Page.
Burnsville's public transportation is provided by Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, which links Burnsville to the northern cities (Rosemount, Lakeville & Apple Valley), western cities ( Savage), and northern cities (Richfield, Eagan, Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, & Saint Paul).
www.mvta.com
The City of Burnsville's Fleet Manager has an inventory of the City Fleet that includes vehicle's use, MPG and replacement time frame. The City replaced the entire Building Inspection's Fleet with hybrid Toyota Prius vehicles. Originally, this fleet consisted of mostly Ford Taurus sedans.
The Building Inspection Fleet has been completely replaced. There are 5 cars in total. The Toyota Prius get's an average 40-45 MPG, and the sedan they replaced averaged 15 MPG.
Phase-in operational changes, equipment changes including electric vehicles, and no-idling practices for city or local transit fleets.
When considering fuel efficiency, the City of Burnsville's Fleet Manager monitors fuel usage and cost on a monthly basis, and follow's a regular maintenance schedule according to the vehicle's manufacturer to optimize vehicle life and fuel efficiency. In order to ensure that fuel efficient cars are utilized optimally, staff that drive the hybrid Toyota Prius vehicles are required to attend a training held by Burnsville's Fleet Manager. The City is also in the process of implementing a no-idling policy; it will be fully instated within the next 6 months. Lower-carbon emitting fuels are used when financially feasible; the city has installed an E-85 pumping station that 52 vehicles in it's fleet are equipped to run on. Originally, all of these vehicles regularly re-fueled with E85, but over the past year the price of E85 has jumped tremendously, and less vehicles utilize this fuel. The Ice Center has two ice-resurfacing vehicles that run on High Pressure Natural Gas.
Retrofit city diesel engines or install auxiliary power units and/or electrified parking spaces, utilizing Project GreenFleet or the like.
Burnsville participates in Project GreenFleet. To date, 4 city diesel engines have been retrofitted. Eleven engines have systems ordered and these will be installed in the near future. Within the next few months, every city vehicle that is less than Tier 3 will have an upgraded emission system.
Demand-Side Travel Planning {BP no.14}
Reduce or eliminate parking minimums: add parking maximums; develop district parking, install meters and charge for parking at curb and city-owned lots/ramps.
Burnsville completed a parking study in 2006, and subsequently created maximum parking standards for shopping centers and offices. Shopping Centers that are less than 50,000 sq. ft. must have a minimum of 5.5 spaces and a maximum of 6 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. For shopping centers that are between 50,000 sq. ft and 100,000 sq. ft, the parking minimum is 4 spaces and the maximum is 4.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. For shopping centers that are greater than 100,001 square feet, the parking minimum is 4.5 spaces and the maximum is 5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
OFFICES that are 6,000 sq. ft. or less must have a minimum of 5 spaces and a maximum of 5.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet. Offices that are 6,000 sq. ft. or larger must have a minimum of 3.5 spaces and a maximum of 4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Burnsville encourages developers to pursue "proof of parking".
For cities with regular transit service, require or provide incentives for the siting of retail services at transit/density nodes.
The regular transit service in Burnsville is the Metro Valley Transit Authority. When new businesses come to Burnsville, they must go through the PUD process. In this process, certain incentives may entice businesses to be located along bus routes, such as more flexibility in their parking lot designs, and green space requirements.
Require new developments or redevelopments to prepare a travel demand management plan or transit-oriented development standards or LEED for Neighborhood Development certification.
In process.
The City Council adopted an EPP policy on 1/15/2013. The policy encourages an increase in purchasing that reflects the City's commitment to sustainability and includes areas that relate to 1. Recycled Paper Products and Recycled-Content Products 2. Waste Minimization 3. Energy Saving Products 4. Water Saving Products and 5. Cleaning Products.
Lower the environmental footprint of meetings and events in the city.
Burnsville distributed recycling and green tips for party organizers of Night to Unite in August of 2012 and will continue to distribute them for the upcoming year. Offered recycling "X-Frames" to Night to Unite block party organizers and several organizers used the containers at their parties.
The City of Burnsville is a certified participant of Tree City USA (12 years).
Maximize tree planting along your main downtown street or throughout the city.
Burnsville's Heart of the City (downtown) has trees on both sides of the street at intervals of 30 feet. Beginning in 2012, Burnsville has a Boulevard Tree Planting Permit program for residents and businesses.
http://burnsville.patch.com/articles/tree-planting-program-takes-root
The City of Burnsville has a Zoning Ordinance Woodland Preservation Overlay District. Please see attached PDF. In 2008, the city updated its landscape ordinance to promote native plantings.
Four city staff members are certified Tree Inspectors. Burnsville has an Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan.
Complete the GreenStep Municipal Stormwater Management Assessment.
As of May 8th, 2012, the City of Burnsville was recognized the City Council as a Blue Star City, tied for 4th place on the Leader Board.
http://www.bluestarmn.org/
The City of Burnsville's general design standards allow for reduction of road widths to 24-feet for two-way traffic and one-way traffic and fire lanes down to 20-feet.
The City of Burnsville's infiltration requirement is 1 inch for new development, and 1/2 inch for redevelopment.
Within the City of Burnsville's parking standards, landscape standards, and PUD zoning ordinance provide for pervious pavement/paver systems & rain water gardens.
The City of Burnsville has an Erosion/Sediment Control Ordinance (Title 10 - 8 - 8). Details of the ordinance include: permanent stormwater treatment in place, require 1/2 inch for redevelopment, 1 inch infiltration for new development. The water quality requirements for redevelopment are 70% total suspended solids removal, and 30% total phosphorus removal. New development water quality requirements are 90% TSS and 60% phosophorus. Rate control requirement: Redevelopment and new maintains runoff rates at existing levels for the 2 ,10 and 100 year events.
Parks and Trails {BP no.18}
Make improvements within your city's system of parks, offroad trails and open spaces.
The City of Burnsville have remedied connectivity breaks within the city:
In 2008, the city acquired a stormwater management pond for Burnsville Center. In 1992, the city acquired 10 acres of land adjacent to Terrace Oaks West Park creating a natural area. In 1996, the city acquired 75 acres for the Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve.
Plan and budget for a network of parks, green spaces, water features and trails for areas where new development is planned.
Burnsville has developed a Parks and Trails Master Plan, which can be found within the cities Comprehensive Plan. Part of this plan includes Burnsville's subdivision ordinance that requires new developments to have develop open spaces like parks, bike trails, etc. The subdivision ordinance is attached.
Achieve minimum levels of city green space and maximize the percent within a ten-minute walk of community members.
The City of Burnsville provides about 46 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. Burnsville has 25% of its total land area in parks, open space/conservancy, and open water.
Create park/city land management standards/practices that maximize at least one of the following:
The City of Burnsville uses storm water ponds for irrigation at the following sites: Youth Ball Field Complex Sioux Fisher Memorial, Crystal Park and Lac Lavon Park(use lake water).
The City of Burnsville's Civic center converted three acres of turf grass to native grass. City of Burnsville Ice Center converted one acre of turf grass to native grass.
Certify at least one golf course in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program.
In 2010, the Burnumwood Golf Course was re-certified as Audobon Coop Sanctuary.
Develop a program to involve community members in hands-on land restoration, invasive species management and stewardship projects.
The City of Burnsville has several programs that involve community members in hands-on land restoration and stewardship projects: The city has a program to encouraging residents to remove Buckthorn from their property. Community members can apply for grants to remove buckthorn, and the city will handle the disposal of buckthorn. The city offers a rental services for residents to check out land restoration equipment from the city. The city holds a plant sale for shade tolerant native plants to replace buckthorn.
The City of Burnsville worked with Sioux Trail Elementary to restore a half acre prarie by the school.
A neighborhood initiative within Keller Park restored three acres to native prairie.
The city partners with Dakota County Conservation Districts to provide classes on how to design and build rain gardens.
The city also has given 10 $1,000 grants to community members to restore shore land through the removal of buckthorn from the property.
Adopt and report on measurable, publicly announced surface water improvement targets for water bodies, including the percent of lake, river, wetland and ditch shoreline with at least a 50-foot vegetation buffer.
The City of Burnsville participates with the cities of Apple Valley, Lakeville, Eagan and Savage on the Black Dog Water Management Organization (BDWMO).
The organization is active with surface water management issues in the areas of these cities covered by the BDWMO. The BDWMO covers 17,730 acres or 27.7 sq. miles and 72% of the watershed lies within the City of Burnsville.
The City of Burnsville also has participants in CAMP. The Citizen-Assisted Monitoring Program (CAMP) is an Metropolitan Council Environmental Services--managed program for which citizen volunteers monitor the water quality of Twin Cities metro area. A total of 160 CAMP lakes were monitored in 2005.
In Burnsville, the following lakes are monitored: Alimagnet, Crystal, Earley, Keller, (South) Twin, Wood, and Sunset Pond. On a bi-weekly basis (April-October), each volunteer collects a surface water sample for laboratory analysis of total phosphorus, nitrogen, and chlorophyll-a, obtains a Secchi transparency measurement, and provides some user perception information about the lake's physical and recreational condition. The main purpose of CAMP is to provide the City with water quality information that will not only help us properly manage these resources, but will also help document water quality impacts and trends. Volunteers also increase their awareness of their lake's condition and some are even compelled to take a more active approach in protecting and managing their lakes.
For over nine years, Burnsville citizen volunteers have monitored wetlands through the Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP), a nationally recognized program that operates primarily in Dakota and Hennepin Counties. Through the program, volunteer groups collect vital information about wetland health, including biological indicators such as vegetation and macroinvertebrates (tiny animals without backbones). Because of the programs strong protocol design and training, WHEP has been extremely successful at providing quality data to Burnsville and to the Pollution Control Agency. It also provides a unique educational experience for volunteers of all levels. For more information, visit the WHEP website.
The City of Burnsville also works with Lake Associations within Burnsville to determine water quality goals.
The water "grades", clarity levels, and other goals can be found in the Water Resources Management Plan attached. Additionally, the City publishes the status of water resources annually in the city newsletter, and also provides updates to the lake associations and watershed organizations.
http://www.burnsville.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1520
The City has an adopted Shoreland Management Ordinance that is consistent with DNR Rules
Plan and budget for motor maintenance and upgrades to assure the most energy efficient, durable and appropriate equipment is available when upgrades or break downs occur.
Burnsville has Rehabilitation Plan for it's pumps, motors and variable frequency plans, that operates on a 10 year cycle. The city usually buys the most energy efficient parts for replacement. Most often, the city will receive generous rebates, so the most energy efficient parts are also the most cost efficient. The City upgraded it's SCADA system in 2010 and uses kilowatt measurements as a real time efficiency measure. Burnsville is in the process of planning a complete water plant upgrade, which will begin in 2016.
-The City of Burnsville pumps the majority of it's water at night, securing a cheaper electrical rate.
-The City has many natural gas pumps and motors, versus electric.
-Installed a peaking generator for load/shaving and cost savings in the 1990s.
The City evaluates pump efficiency in it's 10 Year Cycle Rehabilitation Plan. If a pump needs to be replaced, the city applies for rebates that usually make the most energy efficient pumps that most cost efficient.
Septic Systems {BP no.21}
Report to landowners suspected noncompliant or failing septic systems as part of an educational, informational and financial assistance and outreach program designed to trigger voluntary landowner action to improve septic systems.
The City coordinated with Minnesota Extension Service to provide a presentation and information for property owners on how to maintain septic systems. The city maintains records of pumping of septic tanks, and reviews SSTS at time of building and/or plumbing permit application for new construction, bed room additions, change in occupancy, and for any repair or replacement components that will latr the original function of the system. The City has a listing of all SSTS in the city and a management plan is required at the time of new SSTS installation or replacement. Systems that are not operated under a management plan need to submit inspection reports every three years. The City maintains the records and contacts owners if inspections are not done at the three year intervals. The City also provides inspections and assistance for disclosure statements and certificates of compliance prior to the slae or transfer of real property in the city. The city works with licensed maintenance businesses to ensure all written reports are provided to the homeowner and city any time SSTS maintenance work is performed.
Use a community process to address failing septic systems.
The City administers the SSTS program and all provisions of the 2011 SSTS Ordinance. The City has a plumbing inspector that is responsible for administering the ordinance and inspecting the SSTS systems
Clarify/establish one or more responsible management entities for the proper design, siting, installation, operation, monitoring and maintenance of septic systems.
Adopt a subsurface sewage treatment system ordinance based on the Association of Minnesota Counties' model ordinance.
The City adopted an updated SSTS Ordinance February 8, 2011 that complies with MPCA and Dakota County Ordinances/Rules
Create a program to finance septic system upgrades.
The City has Policies 5.035 and 5.036 which outline options for connecting to existing trunk mains in CSAH 5 and that outline the conditions under which street and utility improvemens will be provided in SW Burnsville (area zoned R1A, Single Family Rural Residential) Policy 5.036 allows property owners to elect to have the connection charge assessed to their property to allow for payment over a period of up to 10 years to help offest costs. Property owners may either undertake major repairs/renovation ot SSTS systems or connect to public utilities. The city will not order connection to the municipal system unless a documented health risk is determined or if ordered by MPCA.
Work with homeowners and businesses in environmentally sensitive areas and areas where standard septic systems are not the least-cost option to promote innovative waste water systems, including central sewer extensions.
The entire City of Burnsville is within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. City SSTS ordinance specifies that SSTS need to be located to achieve maximum economic feasibility to allow for future connection to the public sewer system when it becomes available. There are separate City Council policies that provide special consideration for property owners with SSTS indicating that the city will not initiate sanitary sewer and water utility extensions into the R1A (SW Burnsville) area unless the city documents a significant threat to public health. These policies provide a measure of protection for rural homeowners and allow them to amoratize investments in their private systems over time.
Arrange for assistance to commercial, retail and industrial businesses with water use reduction, pollution prevention and pretreatment prior to discharge to septics.
There are few businesses that are not connected to public utilities in Burnsville. The few that operate are low water users such as salt storage or outdoor storage operations
Burnsville has a City Ordinance that regulates outdoor wood burning (ordinance is attached).
Burnsville became a GreenStep City on April 17th, 2012, and shortly after, began to enter completed Best Practices and Actions onto this GreenStep Cities website. On June 21st, Burnsville will be recognized as a Step 2 City based on the actions completed. After this ceremony, Sue Bast (Burnsville's GreenStep City coordinator), will develop an article for the cities newsletter that goes to all residents and some businesses. Sue will also write a press release. In the following year's Annual Sustainability Report, Burnsville's GreenStep City's status will be incorporated. This report is available online off the city's website.
Burnsville publishes its sustainabilty report annually on the city website. Burnsville has adopted several different goals/measures regarding sustainability that are included in this report. Also, Burnsville reports data on it's drinking water for community members.
http://www.burnsville.org/index.aspx?nid=842
Measure and report progress on sustainability indicators including energy use/greenhouse gas emissions, social vitality/social inclusion outcome measures.
The City of Burnsville has a Park and Natural Resources Commission that is appointed by the City Council and consists of community members. Every year, the city presents the annual sustainability report to this commission for comments. Additionally, Burnsville has an employee based sustainability team.
The City of Burnsville generates indicators in terms of an annual Sustainability Update. metrics include GHG emissions, city property conservation statistics and other indicators. The Sustainability Update is attached.
The City of Burnsville's Newsletter advertised the MN Energy Challenge. Additionally, the city hosted the ARROW Green Business Workshop in 2011; The workshop was widely advertised and all businesses located in Burnsville were invited.
http://www.dakotavalleyrecycling.org/business/arrow
Burnsville provides energy and waste reduction awareness and assistance to local businesses through the ARROW program: Awards for Reduction and Recycling of Waste. ARROW is a free, voluntary program for businesses in Eagan, Apple Valley and Burnsville, and is implemented by Dakota Valley Recycling. ARROW gives awards to businesses for their recycling and reduction of waste. Every year in the local newspaper, This Week, green business participants of the ARROW program are highlighted. The City links businesses to incubator space or other tangible assets by listing Site and Building Locations and Available Property/Space on the Burnsville's website. The City Economic Development Coordinator maintains a contact list of businesses and industrial building owners; these contacts receive notifications of potential space availability. Burnsville supports targeted workforce training opportunities with community colleges (Inver Hills Community College, Normandale Community College), univerisities Concordia University, University of St. Thomas, St. Mary's University, and the National American University), Dunwoody Technical College, and the Workforce Center. Through all of these partnerships, customized training and credit courses are provided.
Create or participate in a marketing/outreach program to connect businesses with assistance providers, including utilities, who provide personalized energy, waste or sustainability audits and assistance.
Through Burnsville's participation in the ARROW Program (Awards for Reduction and Recycling of Waste), Burnsville hosted a Green Business Workshop in 2011. Through this workshop, Burnsville has provided assistance to 3-4 organizations. Through the Arrow program at 2011 workshop they asked businesses if they would be interested in doing a sustainability audit and a number of businesses they provided audits for. A church, a restaurant and an architure firm. For two of these, ARROW gave the city information on how to get the audit, but they did not access. ARROW did sustainability audit, and gave them information about how to conduct an audit with their utility. This assistance is on going, and still available to interested businesses. The ARROW website provides a link to energy rebates available to businesses.
Burnsville's city website has a new sections called "Why Burnsville MN" which includes success stories of local businesses and initiatives such as Burnsville STHEM Alliance.
The City of Burnsville has a Wind Energy Conversion System Ordinance (10-7-30, attached).
Report installed private sector-owned renewable energy/energy efficient generation capacity with at least one of the following attributes:
Waste Management ahs a methane collection and generation plant by the city landfill. This plant convert's the methane produced by the landfill into electricity. This electricity is then sold to electric utility companies.
Burnsville adopted an Urban Agriculture Ordinance in 2011. The ordinance allows for local food growing and community gardens throughout the city. Also, in 2009, Burnsville adopted an ordinance (City Code Section 6-2-31) that allows chickens and chicken coops within the city.
Community gardens exist in Niell City Park and Wolk City Park. Burnsville worked with Valley Natural Foods to allow development of demonstration gardens and a community garden on their property (13750 County Road 11). Valley Natural Foods is also a CSA drop-point.
Other examples of farmers markets, and community gardens within Burnsville include:
-St. Paul Farmer's Market received IUP approval to operate at an MVTA site.
-St. Paul Farmer's Market operates at Mary Mother of the Church.
-International Outreach Church operates a community garden at 1512 Woodhill Road.
The City of Burnsville plays a direct role in the Wolk Park Community Garden. This garden is on city property, within a city park, and the city provides the water resources for the garden. The rest of the resources and funding for the garden were raised by the nonprofit organization Woodhill.
Burnsville worked with Valley Natural Foods to allow a community garden to be built adjacent to the co-op's storm ponds.
As far as the city's efforts to created local food access, the city allows a farmer's market downtown at Mary Mother of the Church. A co-op, Valley Natural Foods, is located downtown that is a drop-point for several rural CSAs. Also, their are two community gardens within city parks.
Measurably increase institutional buying, and sales through groceries and restaurants.
The city adopted an ordinance in 2009 to allow chicken and chicken coops within the city on residential property. In 2011, the city adopted an Urban Agriculture Ordinance to allow the development of community gardens throughout the city. Burnsville sent an internal sustainability tip to City employees promoting the purchase of CSAs. This tip will soon be added to the City of Burnsville's external sustainability webpage.
Business Synergies and EcoDistricts {BP no.28}
Document that at least one business/building uses waste heat or water discharge from another business or conducts materials exchange activities with another organization.
The City of Burnsville utilizes water pumped from Kramer Quarry for potable drinking water. The City coordinated efforts for joint powers agreement with the City of Savage and Kramer Quarry to use water that had been pumped from the quarry for dewatering to allow for limestone collection and to re-use the water for municipal drinking water supply.
Reuse projects are possible because of the cities designation of a PUD zoning district that allows the necessary land uses and zoning clearances. Another reuse project is in operation between Waste Management and the City of Burnsville. Waste Management operates a plant that converts methane gas produced from the landfill into electrical energy and sells this to the electric utility.
Use 21st century ecodistrict tools to structure, guide and link multiple green and sustainable projects together in a mixed-use neighborhood/development, or innovation district, aiming to deliver superior social, environmental and economic outcomes.
Burnsville's Heart of the City (also called HOC, or downtown zoning district)is walkable, with pedestrian friendly development, mixed uses and a mix of housing types and income levels. The City coordinated with property owners, investors, and agencies such as Dakota CDA and the Met Council to obtain a livable communities grant and develop low to moderate income housing within the HOC. The city purchased property, developed the HOC plan, amended it's Comprehensive Plan, developed HOC Design Guidelines, developed HOC zoning district standards, approved individual site development, and constructed public improvement projects.
The City built a Park and Ride in the Heart of the City that serves multiple businesses, residents, Nicollet Common's Park, and the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. This district has access to MVTA, the park and ride, and other bus transit services. Diamondhead Shopping Center in the Heart of the City was renovated and designed for reuse as the current Burnsville High School Senior Center. Burnsville applies low impact site development to all projects and requires LID agreements to be signed and made part of development agreements.
Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience {BP no.29}
Prepare to maintain public health and safety during extreme weather and climate-change-related events, while also taking a preventive approach to reduce risk for community members.
Person responsible for city preparedness: Officer David Powers. Officer Powers is developing an emergency preparedness plan in conjunction with Dakota County. The process is beginning in March of 2016 and includes a threats/vulnerability analysis. It will be completed at the end of July 2016.
Hosted a Climate Resiliency Workshop on September 24, 2015. Partnered with Eagan and Apple Valley. See flyer for more details.
45 city/county staff/elected/appointed officials attended the Climate Resilience Workshop in September 2015. Surveyed the attendees on weather impacts on their jobs, key challenges of climate change and the most valuable thing departments could do.


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Лобково — деревня в Починковском районе Смоленской области России. Входит в состав Переснянского сельского поселения. Население — 69 жителей (2007 год).

Расположена в центральной части области в 5 км к северу от Починка, в 7 км восточнее автодороги  Орёл — Витебск. В 2 км юго-западнее деревни расположена железнодорожная станция Грудинино на линии Смоленск — Рославль.

До середины XX века название писалось Лабково, ранее иногда Лапково.

История
Территория, на которой расположена деревня Лобково (Лабково, Лапково, Лопково), то есть земли в Ивановском стане Смоленского уезда Смоленской губернии, с 1618 г. и до середины XVII века находились во власти польского короля. В 1627 г. «Адам Заремба, мерничий Его Королевского Величества воеводства Смоленского, под присягою объявил своим листом, что он по привилею Его Королевского Величества и за особым листом от воеводы Смоленского, наместника земель Северских вымерил и ограничил земли к пашне и поселениям годной, 150 волок господину князю Николаю Боровскому, дворянину Его Королевского Величества и капитану Дорогобужскому. Именно: в деревне Буловицы, в пустошах Лобкове, Литвинове, Полункове, Зяхине, Салове, Поляны, Заболотье, Кимборове, Денисове, Акимене, Маланине, Трусове, Савушкине в воеводстве Смоленском в Ивановском стану, над реками лежащими над Лучасою, Хмарою и Рассожею». Примечательно, что Лобково названо пустошью, то есть местом ранее заселенным, но по какой-то причине оставленной жителями. Вероятнее всего это явилось результатом Смутного Времени и войн на Смоленщине. Видимо, не было в Лобкове тогда и церкви, иначе оно было бы прописано как «место церковное».

В 1650 г. брал в аренду у «пана Адама Боровского маетность под названием Буловицы в Ивановском стане» пан Адам Верховский.
По переписным книгам 1668 и 1678 годов, Буловицы и все окрестные деревни были уже заселены и числились за смоленским шляхтичем Александром Адамовым, сыном Верховским: село Лобково (18 дворов крестьянских, 3 двора задворных людей, 1 двор бобыльский), деревни Буловицы (22 дв.), Бердебяки (10 дв.), Зяхина (2 дв.кр., 1дв. бобыльский), Боровское (7 дв.), Кимбарова (3 дв.) и другие.
Таким образом, время строительства первой церкви в Лобково можно отнести к 1650—1660 гг.

У сына Павла Александровича Верховского, Даниила, владевшего селом Лобково и сельцом Буловицы, было огромное семейство, и по его смерти наследные владения Верховских были разделены между его детьми. При этом село Лобково с сельцом Буловицы оказались во владении Богдана (Василия) Даниловича Верховского.

17 сентября 1753 года Богдан Данилович Верховский обвенчался в церкви Рождества Богородицы села Лобково с девицей Анной Ивановной Маневской и поселился в сельце Буловицы. Здесь выросли трое их сыновей и шесть дочерей. Одна из дочерей, Пелагея (род. 4 мая 1759 г.) стала впоследствии матерью декабриста. А самый младший из детей, Захарий (род. 24 марта 1767 г.) всю свою сознательную жизнь посвятил служению Богу.

По данным III ревизии 1764 года в Лобково проживало 12 задворных людей и 56 крестьян, всего 68 человек. Со времени II ревизии 1745 года в селе умерли 31 человек, родились 37 человек, бежали 5 человек, отданы по «сделочной записи» 2 человека, отдан в рекруты 1 человек, в церковный причт перешли 2 человека.

По смерти родителя в 1784 г. братья Филипп, Илья и Захар провели полюбовный раздел имения. Филиппу досталось сельцо Буловицы, Илье — Лобково, а Захару — деревни Злотова и Зяхина. В 1787 г. Илья Богданович уволился от службы и ушел послушником в Авраамиевский монастырь в Смоленске, отдав Захару свою часть имения.

Захар Богданович (1768—1833), в юности служивший в лейб-гвардии Преображенском полку, к 1789 году продал все свои владения мужу сестры, Михаилу Яковлевичу Повало-Швейковскому, и ушел к отшельникам в Рославльские леса, став впоследствии схимонахом Зосимою, основателем Троице-Одигитриевского монастыря в Верейском уезде под Москвой.

При разделе имения Верховских в конце XVIII в. сельцо Буловицы в 1787 г. было куплено премьер-майором Семеном Ивановичем Повало-Швейковским (отцом будущего декабриста), женатым на Пелагее Богдановне Верховской. Село Лобково и дер. Зяхину выкупил муж другой сестры, Аграфены Богдановны Верховской, поручик Михаил Яковлевич Повало-Швейковский.

Село Лобково упоминается в дневниковых записях Николая Дмитриевича Дурново за 1812:

«Октябрь.
30. Из Балтутино Главная квартира перенесена в Лабково по дороге в Рославль. Мы продолжаем фланговый марш, а неприятель продолжает бежать со всех ног. Мы с Беннигсеном в двух верстах от Лабково.
31. Армия провела весь день в Лабково, чтобы передохнуть, поскольку люди очень устали.

Ноябрь.
1. Главная квартира перенесена из Лабково в Щелканово».
Ему вторит в своем дневнике Павел Сергеевич Пущин :

«30 октября. Среда.
Снова выступили в 9 часов утра. Главный штаб остановился в Лобково, расположенном на главном тракте Рославль — Смоленск. Наш корпус разместился по квартирам в 2 верстах от с. Грудино».

Об этой же стоянке в Лобково говорит также находившийся при русской армии английский генерал Роберт Вильсон в своем письме Александру I от 31 октября: «Удобные случаи кончить сию войну были пропущены, хотя представлялись неоднократно. В теперешней позиции теряем мы день, сделав роздых без нужды».

После смерти Михаила Яковлевича Повало-Швейковского в 1818 году село Лобково перешло его сыну Павлу Михайловичу Повало-Швейковскому. Профессиональный моряк, Павел Михайлович сразу по окончании морского корпуса участвовал в сражении с турецкой флотилией у Дарданелл в 1807 году, а с 1813 по 1816 годы был в кругосветном плавании под командой лейтенанта Лазарева на корабле «Суворов». В 1819 году он уволился от службы в чине капитан-лейтенанта и некоторое время жил в Лобково: 10 марта 1822 года в храме села Лобково крестили его сына Николая.

В 1818 г. в с. Лобково были переведены несколько семей дворовых из с. Большой Хмары Ельнинского уезда, а также 2 человека из д. Панская Нива (Замостище) Рославльского уезда к матери и отчиму.

В том же 1818 г. из с. Лобково отселено несколько семей крестьян во вновь поселенную деревню Салово.

Житие старца Зосимы говорит о том, что его отец строил в своё время в Лобкове новый храм. Потом его, видимо, подновлял Михаил Яковлевич Повало-Швейковский, так как известно, что в 1790 г. в селе Лобково находился «по художественной и иконостасной работе города Смоленска Георгиевской церкви дьяк Афанасий Петрович Павловский».

Неоднократно, в 1803, 1804, 1807 гг. ктитору церкви Семену Ивановичу Повало-Швейковскому делались замечания и внушения, что деревянная церковь пришла в негодность и требует ремонта, так как по всем стенам во время дождя течет вода, даже на аналой, крыльца обвалились, и ограда требует восстановления. Но С. И. Повало-Швейковский эти призывы игнорировал и никому не отдавал церковной казны и не подавал отчетов о приходе и расходе средств. Наконец, в 1808 г. Смоленский гражданский губернатор барон Аш через Губернское правление приказал принудить ктитора церковь починить, что и было выполнено, судя по тому, что дело закрыли.

В 1832 г. церковь в Лобково была перестроена уже Павлом Михайловичем Повало-Швейковским. По сведениям на 1897 г., в селе Лобково Смоленского уезда «деревянный храм построен в 1832 году. В церкви четыре престола: в главном холодном храме — Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы, святителя Николая Чудотворца и святых мучеников Бориса и Глеба; в придельном теплом храме — во имя Божией Матери "Всех скорбящих радости". Прихожан — 1310 мужчин и 1387 женщин. Расстояние селений — 1-8 верст. В приходе 2 земские школы, учащихся до 125 человек».

Через село Лобково проходила важная дорога, связывавшая Смоленск с Рославлем и делавшая Лобково значительным населенным пунктом, который указывался на географических картах. На сегодняшний день наиболее ранней является карта 1773 г., на карте из атласа 1790-х гг. указано, что жителями содержится 6 подставных лошадей. Лобково можно также обнаружить на картах Смоленской губернии в географических атласах начала XIX века. В 1848 г. было начато строительство нового шоссе к западу от Лобково, и старая дорога потеряла своё значение.

В «Описании помещичьих имений», изданном в 1860 г., Лобково показано за Марией Павловной Похвисневой (урожд. Повало-Швейковской), крепостных крестьян мужского пола 62, 13 дворовых за тремя населенными пунктами (Лобково, Салово и Бабыново), дворов 13, издельных тягол 28. М. П. Похвиснева похоронена в Лобкове с мужем Михаилом Николаевичем и сыновьями Александром и Николаем.

В справочнике «Список населенных мест» (издан в 1868 г.) содержатся следующие сведения о селе Лобково: «По Рославльскому старому тракту владельческое село Лобково (Лабково, Лапково) при колодцах. Число дворов 18, число жителей м.п. 74 и ж.п. 86. Церковь православная одна».
В 1880 г. на средства Земства было открыто двухклассное Лобковское училище, в котором преподавали пять педагогов и обучалось в 1899—1900 гг. 127 мальчиков и 14 девочек. Известно, что в 1900 г. дополнительно преподавалось ремесло столярное с токарным. В 1901 г. уездным земством предлагалось открыть в Лобкове народную библиотеку, что свидетельствует о сравнительно высоком уровне грамотности населения.

В конце XIX столетия село Лобково и деревня Зяхина были во владении корнета Сергея Михайловича Похвиснева. Но в 1907 году имением полковника Похвиснева названа только дер. Зяхина. Дача же села Лобкова разделена: к северу от дороги разместились наделы крестьян села, а к югу от дороги — владение крестьянского поземельного банка. В справочнике «Список населенных мест» за 1904 г. значится: Село Лобково и деревня Лобково, Число дворов 3 и 40, число жителей м.п. 8 и 11 ж.п. и м.п. 94 и ж.п. 114 соответственно. Церковь, земская школа, ярмарка 8 сентября, две мелочных лавки.

При Советской власти церковь в селе была закрыта, а потом и разрушена. Село превратилось в деревню.

В годы Великой Отечественной войны деревня была оккупирована гитлеровскими войсками в июле 1941 года, освобождена в сентябре 1943 года.

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For Sale is one of those games that is a definitive classic. It came out in 1997 and it's given the world almost twenty years of solid gaming since then.
For Sale is a game about the gentle art of flipping houses. In the first half of the game, you are buying houses, preferably as cheap as possible. In the second half, you sell those houses, preferably for a lot.
The game consists of two decks of cards, houses and checks, and a stack of coins. The houses have a numeric value from one to thirty while the checks range from zero to fifteen. My copy, at least, has pretty goofy houses, ranging from a cardboard box to a space station. I'm willing to bet there are editions where the coins are cards too.
Everyone gets a starting pot of coins, which you'll use for bidding in the first phase. You deal out houses equal to the number of players and then the bidding starts. You go round and round the table, with folks either raising or passing. If you pass, you give the bank half your bid (which could be zero) and take the cheapest house that's left. Only the winner pays their full amount but they get the highest value house.
After you run out of houses, you start the second phase. Selling those houses. Deal out checks equal to the number of players. Everyone secretly chooses a house and simultaneously reveals them. Checks then get handed out in order of house value. You know, highest value gets the highest check. Remember, some of them as worth zero so you can get hosed.
After all the checks get auctioned off, you count up the value of your checks and whatever coins you have left from the first part. Whoever has the most money wins!
Obviously, For Sale is an auction game (and by Dora's, not Knizia! That always surprised me) but it's a gentle one. Every round, everyone gets a card, no matter what. And, if you're lucky and/or patient, even that lousy cardboard box might be worth something.
At the same time, the game rewards good judgement. You have to know when to pass, when to unload your junk houses and when to pull out your high value homes. No one gets buried but good play wins the day.
It's that combination of simple, easy to understand rules with forgiving auctions and meaningful decisions that has made For Sale a classic.
I have heard For Sale called the king of fillers, meaning it's a game that takes less than a half hour and can be used to fill in the time around longer games. The word filler often gets a lot of flack, although less since Love Letter inspired waves of micro games. Personally, life with a toddler makes games like that a real gift. And For Sale takes the fifteen minutes it takes to play and makes them a real fun gaming experience.
I haven't played For Sale as much as I have wanted to. It came into my collection when I was trying out new games constantly and it got lost in the shuffle. Despite that, I remember how it was always fun with every group I played it with. A lot of the games I played from that period in my gaming life have left my collection but For Sale is a game I'm going to hang onto.


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The global battle against misinformation flared last week in the studio of the Nine Club, where host Chris Roberts put the 'View' for the switch heelflip set on pause for a few minutes to share his personal turmoil, bouts of gut-wrenching stress that verged on nausea: "The last couple of days have been really tough."
This all was brought on by the pod-cast's previous longform interview with Mark Oblow, longtime industry head of Prime, Gravis and other team/brand management positions over the course of several decades, who opted about 20 minutes into his nearly three-hour interview to veer abruptly into one of the darkest chapters in skateboarding's history — Mark 'Gator' Rogowski's 1991 murder of Jessica Bergsten — relating a version of the story he said he had "pieced together." Preserved here, he characterized her death as an accident chalked up to drugs and "rough sex," that Mark Rogowski, who "wasn't that type of person," later turned himself in and helped authorities locate the body. He then went on to chuckle over how he ever since avoids getting rough in bed; the Nine Club hosts offered "wow" and "really" as Mark Oblow segued to a related story about later trying to work prison connections to protect Mark Rogowski from other inmates.
Articles from the LA Times and Village Voice covering the murder and trial are archived here, citing trial documents and Mark Rogowski's own words to contradict in graphic terms this version of the story, including that Mark Rogowski confessed to initially bludgeoning Jessica Bergsten with a Club, that he had hated and resented her, and that her decomposed body was found by campers.
On IG, Youtube, the Slap Boards and elsewhere people reacted with shock and revulsion. The rape and murder Mark Rogowski committed was the subject of the 2003 'Stoked' documentary and occasional message board threads since. Whereas much of the unwritten code that guides, binds, strengthens and constrains what remains of skateboarding's tribalism is wrapped up a kind of living oral history, handed down over shop counters and traded whilst sitting on curbs, the digital age has set down half-remembered stories and rumors in pixels and binary machine languages, sharpening them, memorializing them for posterity and permanent scrutiny. In this case, the 'receipts' were not hard to find. Mark Oblow soon apologized for what he called "ignorant and insensitive comments," saying that for the past 30-plus years he had believed a version of the story told to him by Mark Rogowski.
Chris Roberts apologized as well, and vowed to do a better job of policing content on what's become one of skateboarding's biggest platforms. "We want to be able to question a guest, challenge a guest, on what they're saying, if it's inaccurate, we want to be able to have that discussion and feel like we can get in there," he said on the Nine-Club 'Experience' episode several days after the interview aired. "At the end of the day we don't want anything to come out of our show that's inaccurate, misinformation, disinformation."
It's a noble sentiment, if a dauntingly lofty one. Setting aside whether the Nine Club itself is equipped to identify and push back on improbable takes or wrong-seeming recollections, given the hosts' seeming preference for going into interviews cold, there are limits that would challenge even skilled interviewers like Eric Swisher, Tim Anderson, Mike Burnett and Willy Staley, possessed of historical knowledge, the inclination to research and the tact to wade in deeper. Time's passage, the frequent involvement of intoxicants and general human subjectivity are always gonna cast a certain gauze over the specifics of tales like Tom Penny shutting down a session in hiking boots, or the particulars of those World wheel invoices.
A bigger hurdle though is that more than ever, a given pro or industry bro has no particular need to subject themselves to potential tough questioning. Ascendant talents and established luminaries alike have their own social media platforms to post photos and clips, vids can go straight to Youtube, limited edition hand-numbered whatzits and premiumly priced apparels can be marketed directly to the fanbase. The longform podcast or published textual interview can be trimmed of controversial or uncomfortable subject matter, by appealing to friendship with the interviewer or the potential discomfort of a mutual sponsor.
It's also unclear whether the skateboard media consumer, by and large a population intensely invested in the logos on their and others' t-shirts, care deeply about how high up a given anecdote or tidbit lands in the great coordinate plane of narrative content, with truthfulness as the Y axis and entertainment value the X; an 'Athletic' or 'Sports Illustrated' for skateboarding has yet existed in part because there's no significant, sustaining demand. Thrasher's expanding space in recent years for exploring mental health and addiction, and making room on its platform for women, gay, lesbian, trans and other participants raise an interesting question as to whether that's changing.
Should that grotesque take on a still-horrific crime have been edited out of the Nine Club episode to begin with, or was it preferable for it to be posted and to have had the whole ensuing discussion? With CNN+'s sudden plug-pulling, is there a guest pod-cast hosting spot for new free agent Chris Wallace? Who's going to host an affordable housing debate with Mikey Taylor, or a digital asset bubble assessment with Stevie Williams and Justin Eldridge?
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Governor Jim Justice has issued a proclamation declaring October 19 as Vocational Rehabilitation Recognition Day, marking 2020 as the 100-year anniversary of the public Vocational Rehabilitation program, both nationally and in West Virginia.
President Woodrow Wilson signed the Smith-Fess Act of 1920, known as the Civilian Vocational Rehabilitation Act, into law on June 2, 1920. In West Virginia, Governor John Jacob Cornwell issued a proclamation on August 30, 1920, accepting the provisions of the federal Smith-Fess Act, which essentially started the Vocational Rehabilitation program in our state.
Through the 100-year anniversary of the Vocational Rehabilitation program, we have been able to reflect on the significance of the dramatic advances for people with disabilities. During this time period, one of the most meaningful developments has been opportunity – people with disabilities have the opportunity to access and gain an education, people with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in the workforce in jobs that would not have been imaginable at one time, and people with disabilities have the opportunity to fully partake in and contribute to their communities.
With October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month, this is a time to celebrate the role the Vocational Rehabilitation program plays in helping people with disabilities to break down barriers to employment, as well as a time to applaud the success of workers with disabilities for their determination, innovation and hard work and to acknowledge employers for promoting diversity in the workplace by having inclusive hiring practices.
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by Governor Jim Justice
Whereas, this year marks the 100-year anniversary of the enactment of the federal Civilian Vocational Rehabilitation Act, commonly known as the Smith-Fess Act and the beginning of the public Vocational Rehabilitation program, on June 2, 1920; and
Whereas, West Virginia Governor John Jacob Cornwell accepted the provisions of the federal Civilian Vocational Rehabilitation Act by issuing a proclamation on August 30, 1920 to establish the Civilian Rehabilitation program in West Virginia; and
Whereas, an estimated 19% of West Virginia's population has a disability; and
Whereas, society's understanding of disability is reflected in the transformation of Vocational Rehabilitation from a program narrowly focused on people with physical impairments to a program providing a wide array of services and supports that lead to high-quality, competitive employment, as well as increased independence and community participation for people with diverse and significant disabilities; and
Whereas, a workforce reflecting the talents of all people, including those with disabilities, is critical to building inclusive communities and a strong economy in West Virginia; and
Whereas, West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services, in collaboration with public and private sector partners, helps West Virginians with disabilities excel in their chosen careers, earn competitive wages and benefits and positively impact their employers, communities and the state economy; and
Whereas, the 100th anniversary of the Smith-Fess Act calls attention to the beneficial partnership between the state and federal government to provide Vocational Rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities seeking competitive employment and to employers seeking to hire, retain, and advance qualified employees with disabilities; and
Whereas, the month of October is known as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which is a time to showcase the employment contributions of individuals with disabilities.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Jim Justice, Governor of the Great State of West Virginia, do hereby proclaim October 19, 2020, as:
Vocational Rehabilitation Recognition Day
in the Mountain State and encourage all citizens to join me in observing the 100th Anniversary of the West Virginia Vocational Rehabilitation Program by recognizing and acknowledging West Virginia's hard-working Vocational Rehabilitation professionals, West Virginia's citizens with disabilities, and West Virginia's employers for providing job opportunities to those citizens.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of West Virginia to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol, city of Charleston, State of West Virginia, this Thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Twenty, in the One Hundred and Fifty-Eighth year of the State.
The Proclamation is signed by Governor Jim Justice and Secretary of State Mac Warner.
Celebrating 100 years of Vocational Rehabilitation in America
On June 2, 1920, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the Smith-Fess Act, known as the National Civilian Rehabilitation Act. Two earlier congressional Acts had established vocational rehabilitation programs targeted to helping disabled World War I veterans transition to civilian life.
1917 — The Smith-Hughes Act established the federal-state program in vocational education, as well as created a Federal Board of Vocational Education with the authority and responsibility for vocational rehabilitation of disabled veterans.
1918 — The Smith-Sears Veterans Rehabilitation Act, also referred to as the Soldier's Rehabilitation Act, expanded the role of the Federal Board of Vocational Education to provide services for vocational rehabilitation of veterans disabled during World War I.
The Civilian Rehabilitation Act of 1920 advanced those models to ultimately create a vocational rehabilitation program for all Americans with disabilities, and this year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of that action.
The Civilian Rehabilitation Act established the federal/state vocational rehabilitation program and gave funds to states, with a 50-50 match, mainly for vocational services, guidance, training, occupational adjustment, and placement services, but only those with physical disabilities were eligible individuals at the outset, and they were not provided with any physical or psychological therapeutic services.
The current Rehabilitation Act governing these services was originally passed in 1973 and that Act is now part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, passed in 2014. Title V of the 1973 Act was particularly significant for advancing the civil rights of individuals with disabilities, including the non-discrimination provisions of Section 504. Today students with learning disabilities may receive educational services under Section 504 when they do not qualify for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. These services are critical to help students achieve success in school and transition into postsecondary education and/or employment.
Watch the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation's (CSAVR) historical timeline of milestone moments in vocational rehabilitation.
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services' Rehabilitation Services Administration paid tribute on June 2 to the 100th anniversary of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program, an historic occasion, by showcasing how the VR program helped change the lives of students and adults with disabilities!
Successful business partnership benefits West Virginians with disabilities
The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (WVDRS) is answering the call to recruit WVDRS clients, who are interested in customer service representative jobs, to work with Amazon, the multinational company that provides online sales, web services, video and music streaming, Alexa through Echo devices, and so much more. Read the full story here
Fifth annual art contest and exhibition to showcase West Virginia artists with disabilities
Charleston, W.Va. (May 21, 2018) – The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) invites West Virginia artists with disabilities to enter the 2018 West Virginia Diversifying Perspectives Art Contest and Exhibition. This fifth annual event will feature original artwork created by people with disabilities. Read the full story here
2017 Diversifying Perspectives Art Contest winners announced
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