City Detail

Background Information

City of Alexandria
County: Douglas
Population: 14943
GreenStep City category: A
Full-time equivalent city staff (approx.): 22
Participating township, county, school:

GreenStep Coordinator

Bobbie Osterberg
Elected Official
bosterberg@alexandriamn.city
320.759.3632
City web page relating to sustainability/GreenStep activities:
https://alexandriamn.city
GreenStep City resolution: Click here to view the file.
GreenStep City status and date: STEP 1 ( )

City Assessment Files and City Performance Metrics

City councils pass a resolution to join the GreenStep program and are recognized at Step 1. Step 2 and Step 3 recognition levels reflect completed city actions, reported and rated below with stars (1 star = good, 2 stars = better, 3 stars = best). The Assessment File below summarizes completed city actions in a short Word file. Step 4 recognition is awarded to cities who report a minimum number of core metrics for the previous calendar year. These metrics aim to show the aggregate, quantitative results of taking multiple GreenStep actions. Step 5 cities show improvement in the Step 4 metrics. See yearly data for Steps 4&5. Additional city data can be found by reviewing information on B3 Benchmarking and Regional Indicators Initiative.

Assessment File
2025 - click to view assessment

Best Practice Actions Underway and Completed

Completed actions are denoted by stars.

Total completed actions: 28
1 star actions: 9
2 star actions: 1
3 star actions: 2

Buildings and Lighting Buildings and Lighting

Efficient Existing Public Buildings {BP no.1}

Pending - Action 2:

Make no/low cost indoor lighting and operational changes in city-owned/school buildings to reduce energy costs.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2017
Implementation details:
In 2016 and 2017 the city retrofitted the city hall and all other city owned buildings with new efficient LED lighting.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Efficient Existing Private Buildings {BP no.2}

3 star - Action 1:

Create or participate in a marketing/outreach/incentive program to promote/achieve residential energy/water use reduction and energy efficiency.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2020
Implementation details:
Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District (the City's sanitary sewer provider) has an incentive program for purchasing efficient water softening systems that reduce water and salt usage. Rebate Pilot Program began in 2022 and continues to present.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
I do not have information on metrics.
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
https://alasdistrict.org/rebates/
Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718
Pending - Action 1:

Create or participate in a marketing/outreach/incentive program to promote/achieve residential energy/water use reduction and energy efficiency.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2010
Implementation details:
Off-Peak Heating program is available to all ALP Utility (municipal utilities) customers. Customers must opt-in to the program and be approved by the utility. This is because an eligible backup heating system is required. Customers with large water heaters (80 gallons or more) may also opt-in.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Off Peak customers will be billed an off-peak rate of $0.046/kwh versus $0.0872/kwh. (2025)

ALP installs a second meter for customers on Off Peak. This meter strictly measures heating systems that can be controlled. (Boilers, Heat Pumps, Electric Furnaces, Baseboards are examples of what is allowed and controlled).

A Load Controller is also installed. The Controller shuts off the heating system when the utility is at peak.

Currently, there are 309 residential customers and 8 commercial customers that have opted-in.
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
www.alputilities.com
ALP Utilities
For more information contact:
Bobbie Osterberg (Elected Official) | bosterberg@alexandriamn.city | 3207593632
1 star - Action 5:

Conserve/protect drinking/groundwater resources by creating a water-wise landscaping ordinance/guidance, WaterSense purchasing program, or guidance on rainwater harvesting and home water softener use.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2010
Implementation details:
The City of Alexandria has a Stormwater Management Program which includes a public education and outreach program with topics including: Car Care for Cleaner Water, Residents Guide to Stormwater, Construction Infiltration Systems, Lawn Care Tips that Work, Don't rake into the lake, Concrete Washout Guidance.
The program is managed by the city's Stormwater Management Committee which meets monthly.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File: view file
Descriptive links:
https://alexandriamn.city/live-visit-alexandria-mn/stormwater-management-program/
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Efficient Outdoor Lighting and Signals {BP no.4}

Pending - Action 2:

Purchase LEDs for all future street lighting and traffic signals.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2017
Implementation details:
In 2016 and 2017 the city all existing streetlights with efficient LED streetlights. LED lighting materials for future lights and for maintenance and replacement LED lights are kept by the city's electrical utility "Alexandria Utilities" (also known as Alexandria Light and Power). The traffic signals in Alexandria are owned and maintained by MNDOT who keeps LED lighting on hand for future maintenance needs.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
Alexandria Utilities (Alexandria Light and Power) and MNDOT
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718
Pending - Action 3:

Replace the city's existing street lighting with Dark Sky-compliant LEDs, modifying any city franchise/utility agreement and adding smart grid attributes.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2017
Implementation details:
In 2016 and 2017 the city replaced all existing streetlights with efficient LED streetlights.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
Alexandria Utilities (Alexandria Light and Power)
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718
1 star - Action 4:

Coordinate traffic signals and/or optimize signal timing to minimize car idling at intersections yet maintain safe and publicly acceptable vehicle speeds.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2014
Implementation details:
The traffic signals on Broadway (Alexandria's downtown district) were replaced with new signals with optimized signal timing in 2014 as part of the Broadway reconstruction project. The signals include audible pedestrian crossing countdown warnings. These traffic signals are maintained and operated by MnDOT.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
A fifty-percent reduction in crashes was realized within the reconstructed area. This is a result of the re-deisnged street and traffic light changes.
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
Minnesota Department of Transportation
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718
Pending - Action 8:

Replace the city's existing traffic signal indications with LEDs.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2014
Implementation details:
The traffic signals on Broadway (Alexandria's downtown district) were replaced with new LED traffic signals with turn arrows in 2014 as part of the Broadway reconstruction project. The downtown signals include pedestrian activated, audible countdown timers.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
Alexandria Utilities (Alexandria Light and Power)
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Building Redevelopment {BP no.5}

Pending - Action 3:

Plan for reuse of large-format retail buildings, or work with a local school, church or commercial building to either add-on space or repurpose space into new uses.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2025
Implementation details:
The former Bellanca Aircraft building at the Alexandia airport has been renovated and is now the home of "On His Wings Flight Academy" a pilot training facility for training of private, instrument, and commercial pilots. Additional space in this building is available for future commercial uses. This training facility opened in 2025.
The former Kmart Store has been remodeled and is now the home of Aagard Fabrication, a company that produces purpose-built, packaging automation solutions.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
https://share.google/8WuGQh0WQjIdStrsT
Alexandria Utilities (Alexandria Light and Power)
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Land Use Land Use

Comprehensive, Climate and Energy Plans {BP no.6}

1 star - Action 1:

Adopt a comprehensive plan or (for Category B & C cities) adopt a future land use plan that was adopted by the county or a regional entity.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2020
Implementation details:
The City's comprehensive plan is called "Alexandria 2040"

Alexandria 2040 is a set of interconnected vision and policy ideas that the community lifted up during the more than two-year engagement process. These community ideas helped the City establish priorities and is guiding how our community develops over the next 20 years. The document includes 15 goals that articulate the Plan’s intent with an overarching theme: Alexandria’s growth must be managed so the city works for everyone.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
https://alexandriamn.city/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Comprehensive-Plan-Alexandria-2040.pdf
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Resilient City Growth {BP no.7}

Pending - Action 2:

Achieve higher density housing through at least two of the following strategies:

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2019 - Lodging tax amended to include vacation rentals
Implementation details:

e. Implement a vacation rental property registration policy and/or special tax.
Ordinance 793 defines vacation property rentals and requires registration.
The City of Alexandria has a lodging tax that includes vacation property rentals.
See attached files.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File: view file
Descriptive links:
Explore Alexandria www.explorealex.com
For more information contact:
Bobbie Osterberg (Elected Official) | bosterberg@alexandriamn.city | 3207593632

Mixed Uses {BP no.8}

1 star - Action 2:

Locate or lease a property for use as a school, city building or other government facility that has at least two of these attributes:

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 1994
Implementation details:
The Alexandria City Hall, located at 704 Broadway is on the south end of the downtown shopping district. It is one block away from the housing facility that is managed by the Alexandria housing authority. There are also several downtown apartments. It is an ADA accessible building. There are widened sidewalks along Broadway that were constructed in 2014. It has pedestrian activated traffic signals at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Broadway. It is served by the area transit service, Rainbow Rider.
The City Hall was constructed at this location in about 1994.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718
3 star - Action 5:

Have a downtown zoning district that emphasizes small and destination business, entrepreneurial spaces, and allows or requires residential and residential-compatible commercial development.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2000
Implementation details:
Alexandria has a downtown zoning district that emphasizes the historic nature of this area which includes small shops, restaurants, entrepreneurial spaces, and other local businesses. This zoning district has zero-yard setbacks. There are a large number of small apartments above many of the stores.
City Code: Chapter 10-10.12.1 CBD, Central Business District includes the following language:
A. Providing for downtown business development
supporting a strong central business district while enhancing the
overall character of the community in conformance with downtown
redevelopment plans, goals and objectives;
B. Regulating temporary outdoor events, seasonal
and sidewalk sales activities; and,
C. Providing for those temporary outdoor events,
seasonal and sidewalk sales activities which are distinguished
from permanent outside business activities that are allowed only
by conditional use permit or interim use permit approved by the
city council.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Efficient Highway- and Auto-Oriented Development {BP no.9}

1 star - Action 1:

Establish design goals for at least one highway/auto-oriented corridor/cluster.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2025 and ongoing.
Implementation details:
The City of Alexandria is currently working together with MnDOT on a project to reconstruct Broadway (TH29) from 8th Avenue, south to 18th Avenue. The project is scheduled for construction in 2028.
The design goals for the project include improved accessible sidewalks along the length of the project, enhanced pedestrian crossings, new optimized signals with audible countdown warnings, narrower traffic lanes and reduced access points.
The City has worked with MnDOT to establish design goals on several other projects as well.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Project is scheduled for construction in 2028.
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
Minnesota Department of Transportation
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Transportation Transportation

Living & Complete Streets {BP no.11}

1 star - Action 3:

Modify a street in compliance with the city's complete streets policy.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2014
Implementation details:
Broadway was reconstructed in 2014 to make the corridor safer for traffic and for pedestrians. Broadway is the heart of Alexandria's downtown shopping district. The project included narrower traffic lanes, bump outs, wider sidewalks, updated pedestrian activated signals, street trees and street furniture include benches.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
The crash rate on this portion of Broadway Street was essentially cut in half from about 26 crashes per year to about 13 crashed per year.
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
Minnesota Department of Transportation
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Efficient City Fleets {BP no.13}

2 star - Action 1:

Efficiently use your existing fleet of city vehicles by encouraging trip bundling, video conferencing, carpooling, vehicle sharing and incentives/technology.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2025 and ongoing.
Implementation details:
The city provides for and encourages the use of video conferencing for many of its meetings. For example, the city's street superintendent would often attend Stormwater Utility Committee meetings via video conferencing which would eliminate the need to travel to the meeting location. The city also uses video conferencing for regional meetings, such as MnDOT meetings which eliminates the need to travel to MnDOT's regional headquarters in Detroit Lakes.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
Minnesota Department of Transportation
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718
Pending - Action 3:

Phase-in operational changes, equipment changes including electric vehicles, and no-idling practices for city or local transit fleets.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2025
Implementation details:
Alexandria Utilities (also known as Alexandria Light and Power) recently purchased a Ford Lightning all electric vehicle. This vehicle is to be used for general utility operations and will serve to inform the utility regarding how electric vehicles can be incorporated more widely in its fleet. The vehicle is also available for informational purposes at public events and was recently demonstrated (on September 19, 2025) at a community sustainability event (Green Solutions Expo) at the United Methodist Church in Alexandria.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File: view file
Descriptive links:
Alexandria Utilities (Alexandria Light and Power)
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Environmental Management Environmental Management

Sustainable Purchasing {BP no.15}

Pending - Action 2:

Purchase energy used by city government - via the municipal utility, green tags, community solar garden, 3rd party - with a higher renewable percentage than required by Minnesota law.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: Updated 2024 when new standards were developed
Implementation details:
ALP Utilities is the municipal utility owned by the City of Alexandria. The wholesale power provider is Missouri River Energy along with WAPA. The chart in Minnesota Statute 216B.1691, subd. 3(b) shows a requirement of 25% power from Eligible Energy Technologies by 2025. The City of Alexandria's power mix for 2025 is 33% sourced from renewables with an additional 21% coming from carbon-free, but not renewable sources. 54% of all electricity used by the over 9000 households and businesses served by ALP Utilities is carbon free. Customers may voluntarily purchase Renewable Energy Credits to increase the percentage.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
The Renewable Energy Credit program (as referenced in the State Statute) was revised in 2024. A documented trail of the renewable sources is required. This lends legitimacy to the Renewable Energy Credit program. It is now an agreed-upon standard. A small number of ALP Utility customers participate in the voluntary program.
Descriptive File: view file
Descriptive links:
Missouri River Energy Services (MRES)
For more information contact:
Bobbie Osterberg (Elected Official) | bosterberg@alexandriamn.city | 3207593632
1 star - Action 7:

Lower the environmental footprint of meetings and events in the city.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2020 and ongoing.
Implementation details:
All City Council meetings are available via video conferencing which includes the option for the public to comment at all council meetings.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
https://alexandriamn.city/meeting-links/
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Community Forests and Soils {BP no.16}

1 star - Action 5:

Adopt a tree preservation or native landscaping ordinance.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2005
Implementation details:
Alexandria Ordinance 560 states in part:

J. Tree Preservation
1.
Findings and purpose statement. The Council finds it is in the best
interest of the city to protect, preserve and enhance the natural environment of the
community and to encourage a resourceful and prudent approach to the development and
alteration of wooded areas. In the interest of achieving these objectives, the city has
established the comprehensive tree preservation regulations herein to promote the
furtherance of the following:
a.
Protection and preservation of the environment and natural
beauty of the city;
b.
Assurance of orderly development within wooded areas to
minimize tree and habitat loss;
c.
Evaluation of the impacts to trees and wooded areas resulting
from development;
d.
Establishment of minimal standards for tree preservation and the
mitigation of environmental impacts resulting from tree removal;
e.
Provision of incentives for creative land use and environmentally
compatible site design which preserves trees and minimizes tree removal
and clear cutting during development; and
f.
Enforcement of tree preservation standards to promote and
protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
https://alexandriamn.city/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Tree-Preservation.pdf
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Stormwater Management {BP no.17}

Pending - Action 1:

Adopt and use Minnesota's Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS).

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2022
Implementation details:
I realize that this action is in the wrong place. It should be entered as 17.6 but the program did not recognize 17.6 as an acceptable actions.

Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District actively works with other local agencies to reduce the winter use of de-icing salt on area streets. Attached is documentation of a workshop that was recently held for local leaders.

Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File: view file
Descriptive links:
https://alasdistrict.org/smart-salting-for-local-leaders-on-monday-aug-1/
Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718
1 star - Action 1:

Adopt and use Minnesota's Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS).

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2015
Implementation details:
Minimum Design Standards (MIDS) were developed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and are specifically defined in the Minnesota Stormwater Design Manual. The City of Alexandria has a stormwater ordinance (Ordinance 722) which establishes the criteria for all permanent facilities including construction activity. The ordinance established design criteria for volume control, water quality, and water quantity requirements. Section 12.11 specifically states "Designs should meet the stormwater design standard of these ordinances and the Minnesota Stormwater Manual".
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
https://alexandriamn.city/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Stormwater-2015.pdf
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Surface Water {BP no.19}

Pending - Action 3:

Adopt and publicly report on measurable surface water improvement targets for lake, river, wetland and ditches.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2024
Implementation details:
Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District actively monitors all area lakes and measures and reports on water quality issues to the public. This is an ongoing effort that has been ongoing since the construction of the plant in the 1970"s.
As a result of ALASD’s environmental stewardship, total phosphorus (TP) levels have drastically reduced in area lakes. In addition ALASD is working to reduce chloride discharges and further reduce TP as well as Nitrogen.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File: view file
Descriptive links:
ALASD Lake Monitoring Information - Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District
Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718
Pending - Action 4:

Adopt a shoreland ordinance for all river and lake shoreland areas.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: unknown Updated 4-29-2025
Implementation details:
Uncertain of original implementation date. The file provided is as of revisions adopted on April 29, 2025.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File: view file
Descriptive links:
https://alexandriamn.city/alexandria-city-code/
For more information contact:
Bobbie Osterberg (Elected Official) | bosterberg@alexandriamn.city | 3207593632
Pending - Action 6:

Implement an existing TMDL implementation plan.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: In progress
Implementation details:
The Clean Water Act (CWA) requires states to publish, every two years, an updated list of streams and lakes that are not meeting their designated uses because of excess pollutants. The list, known as the 303(d) list, is based on violations of water quality standards and is organized by river basin. For each pollutant that causes the failure of a water body to meet state water quality standards, the CWA requires the MPCA to conduct a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study. A TMDL study identifies both point and nonpoint sources of each pollutant that fails to meet water quality standards. Water quality sampling and computer modeling determine how much each pollutant source must reduce its contribution to assure the water quality standard is met. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is the state agency responsible for protecting Minnesota’s water quality. The TMDL process involves four phases: 1) assessment and listing, 2) TMDL study, 3) implementation plan development and implementation, and 4) effectiveness monitoring.

Following the determination of excess nutrient impairment for Lake Winona as measured by in-lake concentrations of phosphorus, chlorophyll a and water clarity, a TMDL plan was prepared in 2010 that will result in an allocation of nutrients allowed for all sources within the watershed of Lake Winona. The City of Alexandria, Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District (ALSAD) and non-point source locations are anticipated to be affected by the implementation plan for waste load reductions. It is expected that the restoration of Lake Winona will be challenging and take a relatively long period of time. Final approval of the TMDL has been received. While progress has been made in some areas toward improving water quality as point source discharges of conventional pollutants have been drastically reduced, the concerns associated with the proposed phosphorus limits have presented legal and economic impact concerns.

The goal of the TMDL is to reduce internal phosphorus as well as phosphorus entering Lake Winona.

The Implementation Strategy Summary can be found on page 47 of the attached TMDL Plan Implementation document.

The Alexandria Lakes Area Sewer District (ALASD) is the main partner in the TMDL This joint powers sewer district serves neighboring townships that are located on lakes. The primary reason for establishing the district in 1980 was to protect surface water quality. The City of Alexandria has a fifty-percent ownership in the joint powers district. Financial support of ALASD is billed proportionally to all participating units of government.

The 2026 proposed budget for the City of Alexandria shows a significant increase in the fees paid to ALASD from the General Fund. This reflects funding required for the beginning of the ALASD (physical) plant expansion. The expansion will significantly increase capacity while reducing phosphorus and chlorine. In addition to the dollars from the City's General Fund, each user pays a monthly user fee. There are approximately 27,000 users.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
TMDL provides a table of results for phosphorus and chlorine through 2018 (pg 62). Updated results will be provided after October 15, 2025.
Descriptive File: view file
Descriptive links:
https://alasdistrict.org/about/
Alexandria Lakes Area Sewer District (ALASD)
For more information contact:
Bobbie Osterberg (Elected Official) | bosterberg@alexandriamn.city | 3207593632

Resilient Economic & Community Development Resilient Economic and Community Development

Local Food {BP no.27}

Pending - Action 2:

Facilitate creation of home/community gardens, chicken & bee keeping, and incorporation of food growing areas/access in multifamily and residential developments.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2010
Implementation details:
The United Methodist Church in Alexandria offers free community gardens to the public. There are 45 4'x8' gardens available to the public. Two gardens are wheelchair accessible. The United Methodist Church is located in a residential neighborhood at 210 6th Avenue East in Alexandria.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
https://alexumc.org/community-gardens/
United Methodist Church of Alexandria
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718
Pending - Action 3:

Create, assist with and promote local food production/distribution within the city:

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2000
Implementation details:
The Alexandria Farmers Market operates at the City's Big Ole/Central Park between May and October. It offers a full line of locally produced produce. It is promoted on the City's "Explore Alexandria Minnesota" website.
I am not sure of the year that the farmers market started.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File: view file
Descriptive links:
https://explorealex.com/listing/alexandria-farmers-market/
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718

Business Synergies and EcoDistricts {BP no.28}

Pending - Action 2:

Document that at least one business/building uses waste heat or water discharge from another business or conducts materials exchange activities with another organization.

Rating Guideline
Date action report first entered:
Date of last report update:
Year action initially completed: 2011
Implementation details:
Alexandria's waste-to-energy plant is operated by Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management. It has the capacity to process 240 tons of waste per day. The heat from incinerating waste produces approximately 76,000 pounds of steam per hour. The steam is used at three separate entities: 3M manufacturing, Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria Technical and Community College. It started operations in 1987 and was expanded in 2011.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Descriptive File:
Descriptive links:
https://popedouglasrecycle.com/
Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management
For more information contact:
Tim Schoonhoven (Community Volunteer) | tim.schoonhoven1730@gmail.com | 3208152718