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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 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 June 16, 2020, at 5:34 p.m. via Zoom.
Attendees included: Chair Karen Malkowski, Commissioners Renee Burman, Victoria Schlautman,
Kristen Andrews, and Kim Ciresi. Commissioner Katie Koch-Laveen arrived during item 7.b.
Commissioner Nathan Marks was absent.
Staff present included the following;
- Public Works Director Erickson and Stormwater Specialist Byron.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
ANNUAL MEETING
3.a. Election of Commission Officers (See item 8.a.)
Commission Chair Karen Malkowski announced resignation from the Environment & Sustainability
Commission due to moving out of city limits.
Commission decided to postpone nominating new chair and vice chair of the commission until the
July 21, 2020 meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Burman, Second by Schlautman
Motion to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2020 Environment & Sustainability
Commission meeting.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
6.a. Energy Action Plan
Stormwater Specialist Byron provided a brief update to the commissioners. A report was received
after the agenda was sent out, commissioners reviewed the report during the meeting.
6.b. Status of Green Step Cities
Stormwater Specialist Byron reported that there have not been any further updates on this item.
6.c. Conserve & Preserve Blog – Calendar of Topics
Commissioner Burman reviewed the topics by month with the commissioners. Commissioner
Burman volunteered to draft the July blog post about composting options. Commissioner Ciresi
volunteered to draft the August post about water conservation tips in home and yard.
Public Works Director Erickson updated the Commission that the city has a new Communications
Coordinator, Lee Stoffel. Items should be routed through department staff before being sent to the
Communications Coordinator.
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Motion by Burman, Second by Ciresi
Motion to approve the Conserve & Preserve Blog – Calendar of Topics
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
7.a. Turtle Traffic Discussion
Stormwater Specialist Byron discussed that a compliant was received from a resident about roadkill,
primarily turtles by the Bella Vista neighborhoods. Public Works Director Erickson explained that
this item was also discussed during the Traffic Safety meeting earlier in the day. The biggest concern
is the barrier curb that is in the area. Turtles are unable to climb this type of curb. There are a few
sections that the city can install different curbing at a future date.
Commissioners discussed the fencing that was installed on Hwy 3 as an alternative to installing
different curb. Commissioner Burman explained the benefits of the fencing and other alternatives to
reduce roadkill. Staff will review the DNR’s recommendations.
7.b. SWPPP Comments
Stormwater Specialist Byron provided a brief overview of the permit and SWPPP.
Commissioner Koch-Laveen questioned how staff will be reaching out to the public about
educational opportunities about the topics. Stormwater Specialist Byron explained there are videos
available for viewing on the website and the cable crew is available to create new videos on the
topics as well.
Commissioner Burman requested that the report include more information on private ponds. The
City’s permit requires an inspection once per permit term. The permit term is roughly every 5 years.
7.c. Open Meeting Law Discussion
Public Works Director Erickson reviewed the open meeting law with the commission.
7.d. Goal Setting 2020 Discussion
Commissioners agreed that they would prefer to discussion this item at the next in-person meeting.
Public Works Director Erickson requested that the commissioners brainstorm goals for the next in-
person meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.a. Karen Malkowski Resignation
Commission Chair Karen Malkowski announced resignation from the Environment & Sustainability
Commission due to moving out of city limits.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
9.a. Set Next Meeting Agenda for July 21, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
Commission Chair Malkowski adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 2020
Jessie Paque
Recording Secretary