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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Meeting: May 16, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Progress Update – Rosemount
Environment and Sustainability Taskforce
AGENDA SECTION:
Presentation
PREPARED BY: Derick Anderson, Sr. Engineer Tech. AGENDA NO. 3.c.
ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action needed – Informational purposes only
BACKGROUND:
Rebecca Higgins, the newly elected chair of the Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Taskforce
(REST) will provide the City Council with a brief update on the activities of the REST, as required by the
Taskforce Bylaws. The City of Rosemount formed the REST in 2016 to advise the City Council on issues
related to the environment and sustainability. More information will be provided at the Council meeting
RosemountEnvironment &SustainabilityTask ForceCity Council Update 5.16.17
Actualize E savingsExplore optionsEngage residentsEnlist citizen monitorsReduce chloride Water Plan ReviewHOA engagementRegional ProjectsEngage residentsEnlist citizen monitorsReduce chloride REST/ESTF ObjectiveStorm Water Catch Basins and PondsSurface Water QualityWater Conservation and Water ReuseEnergy Usage and Emissions
2017 Updates Green Corps program finalistPlanned research for leaf collection, stormwaterWater InitiativesRoad Salt Reduction training, template policy, liability protection (House File 1016) Citizen’s Dakota Electric Rebate = $700 for replacing T-12 lights with LEDs Energy Misers Electrical Savings 52% for city hall aloneExcel Energy Partners in Energy Spring ’17Leprechaun Days preparationsiMatter Youth Climate Report CardMembership additions Colleen Corrigan and Karen Malkowski
Ideas Abound1.School and church community engagement2.Freeze Out Day3.Marketing at Citywide Cleanup Day4.Sustainable infrastructure in Comp Plan5.Decreasing waste hauling traffic6.Water conservation evaluations and rebates7.Bird City designation8.Conservation Minnesota partnership