Enter/update government-owned building information and monthly usage data into the MN B3 Benchmarking database, and utilize building/energy audits to identify potential improvements.
- Action 1:City Detail
Background Information
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
Best Practice Actions Underway and Completed
Completed actions are denoted by stars.
Total completed actions: 31Buildings and Lighting
Efficient Existing Public Buildings {BP no.1}
Alex Saxe (City Staff) | asaxe@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Make no/low cost indoor lighting and operational changes in city-owned/school buildings to reduce energy costs.
- Action 2:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Implement IT efforts and city employee engagement to reduce plug loads, building energy use and workflow efficiency.
- Action 4:Kelly Dumais (City Staff) | kdumais@wyomingmn.org | 651-440-1888
Improve the operations & maintenance of city-owned/school buildings and leased buildings by using a customized online energy efficiency tool, asset management tool, green building framework or green lease.
- Action 6:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Efficient Outdoor Lighting and Signals {BP no.4}
Purchase LEDs for all future street lighting and traffic signals.
- Action 2:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Use LED/solar-powered lighting for a flashing sign or in a street, parking lot or park project.
- Action 5:Kelly Dumais (City Staff) | kdumais@wyomingmn.org | 651-440-1888
Relamp/improve exterior building lighting for city-owned buildings/facilities with energy efficient, Dark-Sky compliant lighting.
- Action 6:Robb Linwood (City staff) | rlinwood@wyomingmn.org | 651-462-0575
Replace the city's existing traffic signal indications with LEDs.
- Action 8:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Land Use
Comprehensive, Climate and Energy Plans {BP no.6}
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.
- Action 1:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Demonstrate that regulatory ordinances comply with the comprehensive plan including but not limited to having the zoning ordinance explicitly reference the comprehensive plan as the foundational document for decision making.
- Action 2:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
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.
- Action 3:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Include ecological provisions in the comprehensive plan that explicitly aim to minimize open space fragmentation and/or establish a growth area with expansion criteria.
- Action 4:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Design for Natural Resource Conservation {BP no.10}
For cities within metropolitan areas, incorporate woodland best management practices addressing protection of wooded areas into zoning or development review.
- Action 3:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Transportation
Mobility Options {BP no.12}
Implement workplace multi-modal transportation best management practices - including telework/flexwork - in city government, businesses or at a local health care provider.
- Action 5:Kelly Dumais (City Staff) | kdumais@wyomingmn.org | 651-440-1888
Efficient City Fleets {BP no.13}
Right-size/down-size the city fleet with the most fuel-efficient vehicles that are of an optimal size and capacity for their intended functions.
- Action 2:Kelly Dumais (City Staff) | kdumais@wyomingmn.org | 651-440-1888
Environmental Management
Sustainable Purchasing {BP no.15}
Adopt a sustainable purchasing policy or administrative guidelines/practices directing that the city purchase at least:
- Action 1:Kelly Dumais (City Staff) | kdumais@wyomingmn.org | 651-440-1888
Establish purchasing preferences that support local, Minority, Disability, and Women-Owned businesses and, working with a local business association, develop a list of locally-produced products and suppliers for common purchases.
- Action 3:Kelly Dumais (City Staff) | kdumais@wyomingmn.org | 651-440-1888
Lower the environmental footprint of meetings and events in the city.
- Action 7:Kelly Dumais (City Staff) | kdumais@wyomingmn.org | 651-440-1888
Community Forests and Soils {BP no.16}
Certify as a Tree City USA.
- Action 1:Kelly Dumais (City Staff) | kdumais@wyomingmn.org | 651-440-1888
Stormwater Management {BP no.17}
Complete the GreenStep Municipal Stormwater Management Assessment.
- Action 2:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Create a stormwater utility that uses variable fees to incentivize stormwater infiltration, minimize the volume of and pollutants in runoff, and educate property owners and renters on the importance of managing stormwater runoff.
- Action 4:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Parks and Trails {BP no.18}
Plan and budget for a network of parks, green spaces, water features and trails for areas where new development is planned.
- Action 2:Alex Saxe (City Staff) | asaxe@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Surface Water {BP no.19}
Adopt a shoreland ordinance for all river and lake shoreland areas.
- Action 4:Septic Systems {BP no.21}
Clarify/establish one or more responsible management entities (RMEs) for the proper design, siting, installation, operation, monitoring and maintenance of septic systems.
- Action 3:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Adopt a subsurface sewage treatment system ordinance based on the Association of Minnesota Counties' model ordinance.
- Action 4:Frances Duncanson (City staff) | fduncanson@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Resilient Economic and Community Development
Benchmarks and Community Engagement {BP no.24}
Inclusive and Coordinated Decision-Making: Use a city commission or committee to lead, coordinate, report to and engage community members on the identification and equitable implementation of sustainability best practices.
- Action 1:Alex Saxe (City Staff) | asaxe@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Planning with a Purpose: Conduct a community visioning and planning initiative that engages a diverse set of community members & stakeholders and uses a sustainability, resilience, or environmental justice framework such as:
- Action 5:Alex Saxe (City Staff) | asaxe@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Green Business Development {BP no.25}
Promote green businesses that are recognized under a local, regional or national program.
- Action 6:Alex Saxe (City Staff) | asaxe@wyomingmn.org | 651-272-5504
Conduct or participate in a buy local campaign for community members and local businesses.
- Action 7:Kelly Dumais (City Staff) | kdumais@wyomingmn.org | 651-440-1888
Renewable Energy {BP no.26}
Become a solar-ready community, including adopting ordinance/zoning language and an expedited permit process for residents and businesses to install solar energy systems.
- Action 7:Kelly Dumais (City Staff) | kdumais@wyomingmn.org | 651-440-1888
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.
- Action 1:Kelly Dumais (City Staff) | kdumais@wyomingmn.org | 651-440-1888