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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Environment & Sustainability Commission Meeting: August 17, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Environment & Sustainability Commission
Webpage Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:
Old Business
PREPARED BY: Jane Byron, Stormwater Specialist AGENDA NO. 5.c.
ATTACHMENTS: Environment & Sustainability
Commission Website Feedback APPROVED BY: BLE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion
DISCUSSION:
In an ongoing effort to promote environmental programs to the residents, businesses, and visitors to the
City of Rosemount, the City provides information on applicable topics and programs on its website at
https://ci.rosemount.mn.us/. The City is seeking input into information posted on the website and layout
from the ESC in order to help ensure a user-friendly experience. Some of the web pages that may be of
greatest interest to the Commission include the following:
• https://ci.rosemount.mn.us/640/Environment-and-Sustainability-Commissio
• https://ci.rosemount.mn.us/692/Energy-Action-Plan
• https://ci.rosemount.mn.us/693/How-You-Can-Help
• https://ci.rosemount.mn.us/736/7616/Rebates-Assistance-Programs
Commission discussion need not be limited to the above webpages.
SUMMARY:
Discussion only.
Environment & Sustainability Commission Website Feedback
Below is a compilation of comments received from Commissioners on recommended improvements to
the City website.
Website Comments
1. More clearly state the mission and goal of the ESC.
a. Have an overview/introductory paragraph
2. More clearly state City environmental accomplishments
a. Green Step Cities
3. Meeting/agenda links on ESC webpage
a. Update meetings location section to include information about virtual meetings
4. Easier navigation with links to environmental information of interest
a. We could start with information that is handed out at events
5. Questions or comments link
6. Calendar of events
7. Task force becomes a commission is old news and should be deleted
8. Correct typos
9. Add more recent examples of commission actions/activities
a. Take photos for use on the website at events
Good Example Webpages
• Northfield
o Good statement of mission and goals
o Good example of links to meetings
o https://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/104/Environmental-Quality-Commission#
• City of Hilliard
o Good example of links to educational videos
o https://gogreenhilliard.com/
• City of Red Wing
o Best overall website
o https://www.red-wing.org/299/Sustainability-Commission