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Home My WebLink About9G - Phosphorus Free Fertilizer MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDED MOTION: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT April 2, 2001 9G Frank Boyles, City Mana CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION TO RESTRICT THE SALE OF PHOSPHORUS LAWN FERTILIZER. History: Mayor Mader received a letter on March 16th, which I distributed to the City Council at the March 19th meeting. The letter, from the Mayor of Shorewood, requests the City's support for legislation intended to restrict the sale of phosphorus law fertilizers. Because the Council had not had sufficient time to review the letter or the draft legislation, this request was deferred for consideration this evening. Current Circumstances: I have received a copy of Senate File 1789 which is attached. The bill prohibits the application of phosphorus containing fertilizers except when warranted by soil test, for new lawns or when organic fertilizer is used which does not contain a natural phosphorus content of more than 2%. Plant food phosphorus is also regulated. Public information is also required. Finally, the bill prohibits the sale of any fertilizer containing phosphorus after August 1, 2002. Conclusion: The proposed legislation is consistent in its intent to the ordinance the City Council adopted in August 2000. Because the legislation bans phosphorus containing fertilizers after August 2002, the City may be able to modify its ordinance accordingly at that time, although our ordinance is substantially more specific. The Council should decide whether it wishes to support this bill through passage of the attached resolution. Attached for your information is a list of agencies and the positions they have taken on this subject. (1) Adopt the attached resolution in support of state legislation relating to the restrictions on the use and sale of phosphorus lawn fertilizers. (2) Adopt the resolution with modifications. (3) Take no action. As the Council desires. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 1:\CQUNCIL\AGNRPTS\2001\LEG LAWN FEfiNElQOAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ----rr.,.. T i "TT 1 RESOLUTION01.XX A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE AND SALE OF PHOSPHORUS LAWN FERTILIZERS Motion By: Second By: WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake is tributary to significant fresh water resources; and WHEREAS, there has long been established a well-documented relationship between the use of phosphorus lawn fertilizers and the degradation of water quality; and WHEREAS, as a matter of policy, the City of Prior Lake desires to reduce the use of phosphorus lawn fertilizers and has adopted an ordinance prohibiting this practice; and WHEREAS, subject to unique circumstances, regional soil conditions have an abundance of natural phosphorus; and WHEREAS, industry leading fertilizer manufacturers and retailers have failed to produce and market low phosphorus lawn fertilizers to the public; and WHEREAS, over two decades of public education has had minimal effect when in competition with corporate advertising and their refusal to formulate to local needs; and WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake finds it important to encourage the reduction in the use of phosphorus lawn fertilizers. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA that: 1. The City of Prior Lake declares its commitment to phosphorus lawn fertilizer reduction by encouraging the adoption of legislation restricting the use and sale of phosphorus lawn fertilizers. 2. Such legislation should require that displays of such fertilizer must be clearly marked as containing phosphorus, and must be separated from the display of other fertilizers, and that for each sale of such fertilizer the seller must provide the buyer with a copy of the appropriate printed consumer information, 3. The City of Prior Lake does request and encourage its state legislative delegation to consider and enact legislation to regulate and limit the use and sale of phosphorus lawn fertilizers. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF MARCH, 2001. YES NO Mader Mader Ericson Ericson Gundlach Gundlach Petersen Petersen Zieska Zieska City Manager, City of Prior Lake 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD · SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927 · (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us. cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us March 16,2001 City ofP60r Lake Attn: Mayor Wes Mader 16200 E~gle Creek Ave SE Plior Lake, J\.1N 55372-1787 Re: Request for Support of Legislation to Restrict Sale of Phosphorus Lawn Fertilizers Dear Mayor Mader: This letter is offered in my capacity as the Mayor of the City of Shorewood requesting your support for legislation this session restricting the use and sale of phosphorus lawn fertilizers throughout the State. Shorewood is working in concert with many cities, the Minnesota Association ofWat;-fshed Districts, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and counties and agencies in supporting statewide iin!iti:'tjon~ 011 the use and sale of phosphorus lawn fertilizers. I have enc1ost:d a d'~aft lOrm of resolution I request you submit to your council for appro';ai ~~.:: l~lum to me at the City of Shorewood at yom earliest convenience. I have also enclosed a summary of points to consider in discussing this issue locally. I would be more than happy to meet with you or your city council to discuss this request in greater detail. This legislative initiative is underway and a timely expression of your support will greatly enhance the likelihood of success. AJ~itionally, a call or e-mai! to your legislative d.elegation in support of this effort would be appreciated. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Shorewood City Administrator, Craig Dawson, at (952) 474-3236 or me at (952) 470-2552. 1.,543 Sincerely, ~ IJJood1jfJvr- Woody Love, Mayor CITY OF SHOREWOOD Q ~ure - S v.._.t....\-oy \...\~". ~\'cwv..& S ~ \ 1 8 ~ - ::ODMA \PCDOCS\LIB 1 \660613\1 ~ ~J PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER III - ~ . ill Mar 20 01 11:06a Cit~ Shorewood S.F No. 1789, as introduced 9524740128 p.2 Page 1 of2 .- . :'>>i:l.\:",\i;, 1,'''~4.lAi.~ v,;.(r! . ';~""':,:9;'~~. "lIi.-,,~~~' '". Hous.el Senate I legislation 8. Bill StatuI< I lawR. Statules & Rules I Joint Ocpts. & Commlasions lOII.III".r. Hom. I S..relll Holp I Linke to "h. World Minnesota Senate KEY: et riel,sA = old language to be removed PQg~~g~~~gQ = new language to be added NOTE: If you cannot see any difference in the key above, you need to challge the display of stricken and/or underscored language. AlHhQIS_'!I:1(:LSlatu~ · List versions S.F No. 1789, as introduced: 82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002) Posted on Mar 16,2001 1.1 1.2 1.3 1 .4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1. 19 1. 20 1. 21 1. 22 1. 23 1. 24 1. 25 1. 26 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.S 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 A bill for an act relating to the environment; providing for limitations in the use and sale of phosphorous lawn fertilizers; requiring rulemaking; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 115.01, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 115.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: ,2y.1J~~.._.?l.-';!.~ [TURF. 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QhoSP]lQ.J:.:.9.3,l;:'!.n.1QZ resident ial uses; and http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/cgi-binlbldbilLpl ?bill=S 1 789.0&session=ls82 3/20/01 Mar 20 01 11:0Sa Cit~ Shore wood 9524740128 S.F No. 1789, as introduced 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 (2) provide printed and f~~~~9J-charqe consu~~~ informa_tJ..Qn._. as described in.__.~Jause (1). to P!;X.S.QI.LS purchasinq fertilizer c;.9..:n.t.._c;b.nin~e plant foo.d phosphorous. ~~Qg~~ [RESTRICTIONS ON SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PHOSPHOROUS LAWN FERTILIZERS.] Effecli~._bq.9~J:IL 1. 2002, no person.1__tirm, corporation.l...t:r.cm_cb..:t~or corrune~_~i~l .establishment may ~.ell lawn fertiJ-J-_~~:!':,...l.i.q).tid or granula+;.I..-._t.ha!. SC.9.p..tg.ins any amount o:t...EhQ~l?horous or other.-9.9rnPQ..l,lnd containing phosphorous. .such as phosphate,_....~!'.<;::~P-L1!.s provided .i".TI ~.tlQcji.\T.,iu~,ion 1. Subd .5, [PENALTY.] bfter .bl,l,gq~.L.L_ 2002 L the aggp..~y. may .a.SJ~.~~ an adrninistrat.,i ~Q.enalty of ~_,__.__.....,.. for a violatipo of t.bi-_~_.._;?~_~t.t.9J1... . Sec. 2. [APPROPRIATION.] $....::....,....._. ...J,.s_.__sm..ELQRriated f~.9m.._t~_qenera1 fund_...t_q..J::.t1..~ PR~l~~~Qn control agen~.t9~ the 2002-2003 ~L~nnjum for th~ purposes. of $t;Qtj,.9n......L. http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/cgi-binlbldbill.pl?bill=S 1789 ,O&session=ls82 III Ir 11 p.::! Page 2 of2 3/20/01 Hl Ma.... 20 01 11:07a Cit~ Sho....ewood p.5 City of Shorewood Contacts for Fertilizer Legislation 9524740128 03.20.01 Status on action re: Resolution supporting legislation restricting use and sale oflawn fertilizers containing phosphorus Apple Valley Bloomington Bumsville Board of Water & Soil Resources Chanhassen Deephaven Eagan Eden Prairie Excelsior Greenwood Hastings HeIUlepin County Board HeIUlepin Parks Hopkins Lake Mtka Conservation District Lakeville Long Lake Mendota Heights Minneapolis MiIUlchaha Creek Watershed Dist. Minnesota Association of WSDs Minnetonka Minnetonka Beach Minnetrista Mound Oakda1e Orono Plymouth Prior Lake Rarnsey- Washington Metro WSD Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WSD Rosemount Saint Louis Park Saint Paul Spring Park Tonka Bay Victoria Wayzata West Saint Paul Woodland Resolution at March 22 Council meeting Resolution at March 22 Council meeting Adopted Resolution Will await direction of MN Dept of Agriculture Resolution at March 19 Council meeting Adopted Resolution Adopted Resolution Several commissioners are supportive Adopted Resolution Council will be considering Resolution Adopted Resolution Resolution at March 23 Council meeting (Colvin-Roy, McDonald) Adopted Resolution Resolution adopted bv Board Resolution at March 19 meeting Supports legislation, provided local ordinance is not necessary Council plans to adopt Resolution Environmental Committee supports Is supportive of resolution; plans City Council consideration in March Supportive Resolution -- in City's Resolution oflegislative priorities Will consider at April 2 meeting Resolution will be considered soon by Council Its water management plan supports restrictions for such fertilizers Is supportive of resolution Is supportive of resolution Is supportive of resolution; plans City Council consideration in March PHOSPHORUS LA WN FERTILIZER LEGISLATION POINTS TO CONSIDER . Approximately 80% of lawns in our region have naturally very high levels of phosphorus. Over 75% of homeowners fertilize their lawns with phosphorus two or more times each year. . ex ct.lu J.:fes Phosphorus is the nutrient which...... algae growth in lakes. will grow 300 - 500 pounds in algae blooms. One pound of phosphorus . Phosphates were removed from soaps and detergents almost 30 years ago based upon adverse impacts on water quality. . On average, it costs $375 to remove one pound of phosphorus from runoff water. . Proposed restrictions are limited to lawn fertilizers - not agricultural or gardening uses. . Proposed legislation has reasonable exceptions for establishment of new turf and demonstrated low phosphorus soils. ::ODMA\PCDOCS\LIB 1 \659297\1 I II iI ill