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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20171017 ESTF MinutesENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the meeting of the Environmental & Sustainability Task Force of the City of Rosemount was called to order on October 17, 2017 at 5:31 p.m. in the Conference Room of the City Hall, 2875 145th St West, Rosemount. Attendees included Taskforce Members: Mark Glende, Rebecca Higgins, Wade Miller, Renee Burman, and Karen Malkowski. Staff present: City of Rosemount Senior Engineer Technician Derick Anderson, City of Rosemount Public Works Director Brian Erickson. Others present: Rosemount Resident Vanessa Demuth. 2. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA There were no additions or corrections to the agenda. 3. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 MINUTES Derick Anderson recommended that the minutes be changed in the attendance section to reflect that Derick Anderson and Brian Erickson are city staff and Vanessa Demuth was a guest. Motion by Higgins Second by Malkowski Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. 4. PRESENTATIONS None. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Partners in Energy Project planning continues during monthly calls with Xcel Energy. Task Force members have been recruiting stakeholders, including business and community leaders, in the Partners in Energy Kick-Off Workshop, to be held on October 30 at 2 pm at the Steeple Center. It was recommended that the City promote the workshop in their online communication channels (e.g., website, business e-news) to help promote the workshop. Vanessa Demuth will invite Rosemount City Council members. b. 25% by 2025 Governor’s Initiative – Burnsville meeting Vanessa Demuth attended the meeting in Burnsville “25 by 25” meeting to identify solutions to local water quality issues. The “25 by 25” goal was launched by Gov. Dayton to engage local governments, businesses, farmers, scientists, and others in a collaborative effort to to address water quality challenges. c. Planning for Rosemount’s next Clean Up Day The Task Force is interested in exploring a partnering at 2018 City Clean-Up Day, the annual Expo, and Arbor Day to promote handouts on sustainable environmental disposal options, such as reducing junk mail options, household chemical disposal and electronics recycling. Renee Burman will reach out to Tom Schuster, Rosemount’s recycling coordinator, on partnership opportunities. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Prioritization of REST goals activity Staff reviewed the Task Force project prioritization and charter drafted by Rebecca Higgins. Task Force members voted to approve the completed project prioritization and charter. Rebeca Higgins will present the completed project prioritization to City Council at the November Council meeting and/or work session. Motion by Burman Second by Glende Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS Rebecca Higgins shared information on cities that are engaging local artists to paint around storm water inlets to help bring awareness to water pollution. Vanessa Demuth shared that the city is partnering with Rosemount High School on a clean-up in Rosemount’s Carroll’s Woods. Brian Erickson will share Rosemount’s policy on use of salt on streets and roadways during winter/ice events, including any recommendations from Public Works and Police Department on salt use based on the current policy. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.