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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 21, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the meeting of the Environmental & Sustainability Taskforce of the City of
Rosemount was called to order on August 21, 2018 at 5:32 p.m. in the Conference Room of City Hall, 2875 145th
St West, Rosemount.
Attendees included Task Force Members; Rebecca Higgins (Chair), Katie Koch-Laveen, Renee Burman, John
Smith, Vanessa DeMuth, Victoria Schlautman, Mark Glende
Staff present included the following;
- Derick Anderson and Brian Erickson
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
The following item was added to the agenda:
a. Water Steward of Lake Levine
APPROVAL OF THE MAY MINUTES
Motion by Koch- Laveen, Second by DeMuth
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
PRESENTATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
a. Leprechaun Days
Overall very successful. Members felt the need to have a large banner or flag of some type to display at
events like at Leprechaun Days or Home and Garden Expo. That way Rosemount residence will know
who we are and we will be easier to find. Vickie Schlautman will investigate cost and availability. The
hours that the task force manned the booth worked well.
b. Budget Reimbursement
Items purchased for Leprechaun Days and any other expenses should be submitted via the city expense
report form.
b.1. Mascot outfit was discussed and before moving forward, members of the taskforce
would like to
b.2. Those needing official Rosemount shirts will go to the Swag Shop and let Bob know to
order shirts in their size
c. PiE Action Plan Presentation
In July Elena and Marisa present the Action Plan to City Council, their presentation was well received by
the Mayor and Council Members. Elena & Marisa explained to City Council the goals that were set by
the Energy Action Team and how Rosemount as a whole would achieve those goals. The City Council
agreed to proceed with the Partners in Energy program.
d) Green Corps Intern
Start date is scheduled for October 1, 2018. Derick Anderson will meet with our Green Corps intern on
September 28, 2018 and go over some of the things we would like them to assist us with. Some of
ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 21, 2018
those things include but not limited to; Urban Forestry, Green Infrastructure, chloride reduction, and to
research a city wide leaf collection.
e) Rosemount High School and Citizen Climate Lobby Proposed Resolution
Katie Koch-Levine will reach out to the high school.
f) Online Presence
No Report
NEW BUSINESS
a) MPCA/MVTA Charging Stations
Anthony Nemcek from the City of Rosemount will be heading up the EV Charging Station Grant. The
grant itself is fairly involved with several restrictions and requirements. Two locations were discussed.
The Commuter Lot across from City Hall and the Aldi/Starbucks lot by Hwy3 and Cty Rd 42.
Taskforce member John Smith will assist Anthony in writing the grant.
b) City Council Elections
Terms for Mark DeBettignies and Shaun Nelson will expire this year, there are four individuals running
for the two city council spots. The two incumbents and challengers Tammy Block and Paul Essler.
Discussion whether to invite candidates to the next REST mtg was tabled.
c) Fall Food Truck Festival
Set for September 22, after a lengthy discussion it was decided that we would request that all participants
to this year’s FTF use mostly recycled and compostable products. Also request that NO plastic bags or
Styrofoam be used. Renee Burman will check with Tom Shuster at Park and Rec to insure that there are
plenty of receptacles available.
d) Update to City Council
We will try to get on the October agenda to present an update to city council. Our last update was
November of 2017. A power point again will be put together for the update presentation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn 6:50 pm.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion carried.