HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. October 20, 2020 Enviroment and Sustainability Commission Minutes ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 20, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the meeting of the Environment & Sustainability
Commission of the City of Rosemount was called to order on October 20, 2020, at 5:35 p.m. via Go
To Meeting.
Attendees included: Mayor Droste, Commission Chair Kim Ciresi, Vice-Chair Victoria Schlautman,
and Commissioners Renee Burman, Kristen Andrews, Katie Koch-Laveen, Erin Delaney and Tina
Angerer.
Staff present included the following;
- Public Works Director Erickson and Stormwater Specialist Byron.
Guests present included the following;
- John Exner - Environmental Specialist with Dakota County
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Andrews Second by Koch-Laveen
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2020 Environment and Sustainability
Commission meetings.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Organics Drop Site Opportunities Partnering with Dakota County – John Exner
Dakota County
John Exner with Dakota County presented on current and future organics drop off sites. There are
currently 5 sites available for Dakota county resident to dispose of organics: Dakota Lodge, Holland
Lake Trailhead, Lakeville Ware/Treatment Facility, The Mulch Store, and Dakota County Highway
Garage.
Exner briefly spoke about funding priorities, regional examples of municipal drop sites, and any
potential concerns (odors, illegal dumping & critters).
Exner discussed what the next steps would be to implement a drop site in Rosemount. Dakota
County will consult with city staff and identify a potential site location. A Joint Powers Agreement
(JPA) will be developed and shared responsibilities will be discussed.
Following presentation commissioners and staff asked Exner questions about the operation.
OLD BUSINESS
6.a. Goal Setting 2020 Discussion
Stormwater Specialist Byron briefly summarized that commission brainstormed goals in August and
then separated into subgroups before the September meeting. Staff reviewed the goals, summarized
changes and offered recommendations.
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 20, 2020
Commissioners and staff discussed goals and their action items.
NEW BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
9.a. Set Next Meeting Agenda for November 17, 2020
Commissioners will approve the 2020-2021 goals, educating and communicating with the
community, and assigning goals to commissioners with timelines.
ADJOURNMENT
Commission Chair Ciresi adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessie Paque
Recording Secretary