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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190319 REST Minutes ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the meeting of the Environmental & Sustainability Task Force (Task Force) of the City of Rosemount was called to order on March 19, 2019 at 5:39 p.m. in the Conference Room of City Hall, 2875 145th St West, Rosemount. Attendees included Task Force Members: John Smith (co-chair), Katie Koch-Laveen, Joanne Johnson, Karen Malkowski, Mark Glende, Vanessa DeMuth, and Victoria Schlautman. Staff present included the following; - Public Works Director Brian Erickson. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA No additions or corrections were noted. APPROVAL OF THE MAY MINUTES No corrections or additions were noted. Motion by John Smith, Second by Karen Malkowski Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS None OLD BUSINESS a. Proposed Climate Resolution (3/5 Work Session) Brian Erickson updated the Task Force on the proposed climate resolution discussion, and noted that it will possibly be passed as a letter and not as a resolution at the next city council meeting. b. Booth Banner Update Discussion was centered on whether or not the task force should wait to order a flag for events or to order another sort of banner. If it is decided to order a flag- the section “Task Force” will be removed. More quotes will be received by vendors, as well. c. Subcommittee Reports 1. Comprehensive Plan Comments The group went over the comp plan comments that had been gathered and crafted by Vanessa, Renee, and Victoria. See attached. Additional comments were added by other task force members and will be forwarded onto city staff. The document will be updated and passed sent to Task Force Members via city liaison, for any additional commentary or additions. ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2019 2. Energy Action Plan - Residential Outreach: No comments - Business Outreach: No comments - Places of Faith Outreach: Victoria Schlautman has attempted to establish a connection with St. Joseph Catholic Church in a continued work to establish a best practices baseline that can be shared with other local faith institutions. 3. Website and Social Media Communications - Weekly posting on the “Conserve and Preserve Rosemount”: We will be creating more content and sharing it with Jes to expand on. They will be connected to topics that are current and related to events happening. Additionally Joanne Johnson, Vanessa DeMuth, and Renee Burman will be reviewing the content before it’s posted. - Website updates: Joanne Johnson will update the website, specifically working on the Energy Action Plan. 4. Events - Home and Business Expo: The Expo went over very well with the top attractions being the energy audits and a Bee House. Attendance was equal or more than last year. - Earth Day Litter Clean Up: at this time there will not be an Earth Day Clean Up event. - Leprechaun Days: Katie Koch-Laveen will be leading this event and will give any updates as they approach. NEW BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS This is Mark Glende’s last meeting and we appreciate the successes he has brought to the team and for his years of service and creativity. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn 7:03 pm by Joanne Johnson, Second by Karen Malkowski. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. Motion carried. Next Task Force Meeting April 16th, 2019.