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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the meeting of the Environmental & Sustainability
Commission of the City of Rosemount was called to order on May 19, 2020, at 5:34 p.m. via Zoom.
Attendees included: Commissioners Renee Burman, Katie Koch-Laveen, Victoria Schlautman,
Karen Malkowski, Nathan Marks, Kristen Andrews, and Kim Ciresi.
Staff present included the following;
- Mayor Droste, Public Works Director Erickson and Stormwater Specialist Byron.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
ANNUAL MEETING
3.a. Issuance of Oath – Kristen Andrews & Kim Ciresi
Mayor Droste performed the swearing in of new commissioners.
3.b. Election of Commission Officers
Commissioner Burman nominated Karen Malkowski for the President of the commission.
Motion by Burman Second by Koch-Laveen
Motion to elect Karen Malkowski as President of the Environmental & Sustainability
Commission.
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
Commissioner Malkowski nominated Nathan Marks for the Vice President of the commission.
Motion by Malkowski Second by Burman
Motion to elect Nathan Marks as Vice President of the Environmental & Sustainability
Commission.
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Koch-Laveen, Second by Malkowski
Motion to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2020 Environmental & Sustainability
Commission meeting.
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
6.a. Energy Action Plan
Public Works Director Erickson provided a brief update to the commissioners. Staff is working on
internal energy projects within City facilities.
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Commissioners discussed Centerpoint’s energy audit program and how the commission can
promote it. Public Works Director Erickson explained that promotional material can be sent to the
Communications Coordinator.
6.b. Status of Green Step Cities
Stormwater Specialist Byron provided a brief overview on the report that was received on where
Rosemount is ranked within program. Rosemount is currently ranked at Step 2. There are several
simple actions that the City could do to achieve the third step.
6.c. Bylaws
Public Works Director Erickson briefly explained the commission’s bylaws.
Motion by Malkowski, Second by Koch-Laveen
Motion to adopt the bylaws for the Environmental & Sustainability Commission.
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
6.d. Commission Meeting Schedule Discussion
Stormwater Specialist Byron explained to the commissioners to possible schedule conflicts that the
current schedule of meetings creates for staff.
Commissioners and staff decided to keep the schedule of meetings as is.
NEW BUSINESS
7.a. Goal Setting 2020 Discussion
Public Works Director Erickson discussed the options for having a goal setting session. Typically,
these meetings are held in February or March.
Commissioners agreed to have the goal setting meeting when in-person meetings start.
7.b. Status of Conserve & Preserve Blog
Stormwater Specialist Byron updated the commission on the status of the blog and asked the
commissioners whether they would like to see the blog continue.
Commissioner Burman expressed interest in keeping the blog going. Public Works Director
Erickson explained it would be helpful if commissioners provided topics and materials to be posted
by staff on the blog.
Commissioner Burman planned to compile a topics calendar that the commission will discuss at the
next meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.a. Chris Watson Resignation
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson provided a brief overview on staff updates.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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9.a. Set Next Meeting Agenda for June 16, 2020
Commissioner Burman requested the following items be added to the next agenda:
• Calendar of Topics for the Conserve and Preserve Blog
• Goal Setting (if meeting is in-person)
9.b. City Response to COVID 19 and Community Events
Staff provided an update on events and how the City will carry out business.
9.c. COVID 19 Regulatory Flexibility Requests for Air Permits with MPCA
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson explained that concerns have been expressed to staff
about some industries in town have received regulatory relief on air quality standards due to COVID
19. Stormwater Specialist Byron investigated into the MPCA and industries are only receiving relief
on their annual reporting deadlines.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Burman adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessie Paque
Recording Secretary