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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Environmental & Sustainability Commission Meeting: November 17, 2020
AGENDA SECTION:
AGENDA ITEM: 2020 Goal Setting Discussion
Old Business
PREPARED BY: Jane Byron, Stormwater Specialist AGENDA NO. 5.a.
ATTACHMENTS: Draft ESC 2021 Goals APPROVED BY: BLE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Draft Goals for 2021.
DISCUSSION:
The ESC has been working since August to draft a set of goals and tasks to direct Commission priorities
through the end of 2021. City staff have made changes to the Draft Goals as recommended by the
Commission at its October meeting.
SUMMARY:
Recommend approval of Draft 2021 ESC Goals.
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Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Commission
2021 Goals
The Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Commission has set the following goals to
pursue during 2021 as approved at its November 17, 2020 meeting. The Goals listed below are
aspirational, and implementation schedules may extend beyond the year’s end and change as
the year progresses.
Goal 1
Establish a procedure between the ESC, other City Commissions, and City Staff to allow for ESC
comment on City ordinances, incentives, and policies related to water resources, energy, green
building, and preserving/improving ecological resources.
Actions
1. Investigate means and structures available with City Staff and other
organizations (November 2020 - January 2021).
2. Develop a procedure/policy and incorporate into bylaws if needed (February
2021 – April 2021).
Goal 2
Research green development regulations and policy implemented by other communities within
the following subtopics:
a. Green Building Standards
i. City-owned
ii. Residential
iii. Commercial
b. Native Landscaping
c. Water Resource Protection
d. Energy Conservation
Actions
1. Research of most current green building standards for city-owned buildings
within the following subtopics (September 2020 – December 2021):
i. Energy use
ii. Building Materials
iii. Waste management
iv. Water use
2. Review if Commission would like to extend an invitation to relevant speakers in
this area to speak at Commission meetings (January 2021 – June 2021).
3. Compile a list of policies and potential incentives that may work for
implementation in Rosemount.
i. Draft materials (July 2021 – November 2021).
ii. Present findings to Planning Commission and City Council (December
2021).
Goal 3
Work with the City to pursue sustainable purchasing practices.
Actions
1. Increase the post-consumer recycled content paper used in city operations, both
as used for office administration and for publications, to comply with MS
16C.073 and support recycling markets.
i. Work with city staff to baseline current paper types used for copy paper
and city publications and internal printing practices (September 2020 –
December 2020).
ii. Work with city staff to research costs to increase paper types to at least
30% post-consumer content and present findings to Commission/Council,
as appropriate (January 2021 – March 2021).
iii. Commission members draft a recommendation based on findings,
present to Council or staff as appropriate (April – September 2021).
Goal 4
Improve access to and provide education on composting for residents.
Actions
1. Develop at least 4 education pieces that address public concerns and provide
information about benefits and the program using City communication vehicles
(January 2021 – December 2021):
i. Social media: Twitter, Facebook, Nextdoor, Instagram
ii. City newsletter
iii. Cable channel
iv. Conserve and preserve blog
v. Utility inserts
vi. Other
2. Explore addition of an organic waste drop-off location for residents and present
findings and recommendations to City Council (October 2020 – December 2021).
Goal 5
Continue to support the City's Energy Action Plan by promoting energy-efficient actions in the
community.
Actions
1. Develop at least one direct mail print education piece on energy audits focusing
on cost savings and environmental benefits (October 2020 – March 2021).
2. Develop at least one education piece on rebates and other financial incentive
available to homeowners (October 2020 – March 2021).
i. Water Efficiency Rebate
ii. Home Improvements
iii. Stormwater Rebate
iv. Appliances
3. Compose at least one blog post (January 2021 – December 2021).
4. Pending cessation of the COVID-19 Pandemic, provide information during at
least one community event (January 2021 – December 2021).
i. Leprechaun Days
ii. Food Truck Festival
iii. Spring expo
iv. Night to Unite
5. Develop an engagement campaign with the Chamber of Commerce to
educate/encourage small businesses and institutions on energy audits and
energy saving building/equipment improvements (January 2021 – December
2021).
Goal 6
Promote best practices for landscaping and green space management within the community
that encourage increased use of native plants and pollinator habitat.
Actions
1. Research designation programs that certify or otherwise recognize the City or
city greenspace as pollinator friendly.
i. Research programs (Fall 2020 – December 2021).
ii. Look for examples in other communities (Fall 2020 – December 2021).
iii. Present findings to the City and make a recommendation on whether to
pursue applicable designation(s) (December 2021).
2. Recommend creation of a City of Rosemount Pollinator Resolution.
i. Draft a resolution (October 2020 – May 2021).
ii. Present recommendation to Council (June 2021).
3. Research incentive programs to encourage native landscaping and pollinator
friendly landscaping in new/re developments and new construction.
i. Research incentives (October 2020 – December 2021).
ii. Present findings to Community Development or the Planning Commission
(December 2021).
4. Look for opportunities within City greenspace to increase pollinator friendly
habitats and incorporate native landscaping. Optional considerations include
decreased chemical use and changes in mowing practices (October 2020 –
December 2021).
5. Develop at least 4 education pieces using City communication vehicles.
Education should be focused towards the following audiences: residents,
institutional properties, HOAs, and commercial properties (January 2021 –
December 2021).
i. Social media: Twitter, Facebook, Nextdoor, Instagram
ii. City newsletter
iii. Cable channel
iv. Conserve and preserve blog
v. Utility inserts
vi. Other