HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. March 8, 2022 Environment & Sustainability Commission Meeting
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 8, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the meeting of the Environment & Sustainability
Commission (ESC) of the City of Rosemount was called to order on March 8, 2022, at 5:35 p.m. in
the Council Chambers, City Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount.
Attendees included: Vice-Chair Victoria Schlautman, and Commissioners Taylor Sutton, Kristen
Andrews, Erin Delaney, Renee Burman, Tina Angerer and Katie Koch-Laveen. Commission Chair
Kim Ciresi was absent.
Staff present included the following;
- City Engineer Erickson and Stormwater Specialist Byron
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Delaney Second by Koch-Laveen
Motion to approve the agenda.
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Delaney Second by Angerer
Motion to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2022 Environment and Sustainability
Commission meeting.
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
5.a. 2022 Goals Delegation & Updates
Stormwater Specialist Byron updated the commission that on the industrial air permitting process
and that it is open for public comment. Commissioners Andrews and Ciresi will look into the air
permitting process and report back to the commissioner at a future meeting.
Commissioner Angerer added that she has a contact at the League of Minnesota Cities to help the
City advance to the next step in GreenStep Cities certification program. At a future meeting,
Commissioner Angerer will present the best “green” practices related to the Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) program.
5.b. 2022 Education & Outreach Calendar
Commissioner Delaney created a coloring sheet for the “No Mow May” campaign. Commissioner
Delaney requested that a space be available in the City Hall lobby for residents to mail in or drop off
their complete coloring sheets and have them displayed for public viewing.
Motion by Sutton Second by Koch-Laveen
Motion to approve the April blog post.
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
6.a. Home Expo Recap
Commissioner Koch-Laveen highlighted how well the lightbulb kits went over at the Home Expo
event. The public was pleased to hear that there will be an organics drop site in Rosemount in the
near future.
6.b. No Mow May Discussion
Stormwater Specialist Byron provided a brief overview of the No Mow May campaign. Staff has
been discussing the City’s weed ordinance and potential abandoned properties. Staff will be
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recommending the No Mow May proclamation at the April 19 City Council Meeting. Byron
explained that during the month of May the City’s Public Works Department will continue to mow
to areas on an as needed basis, such as athletic fields.
Motion by Delaney Second Andrews
Motion to recommend City Council approval of No Mow May.
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.c. Adopt-A-Drain
Stormwater Specialist Bryon presented to the commission the Adopt-A-Drain campaign. The City is
currently a partner of Metro Watershed Partners/Clean Water MN. The campaign was created to
encourage residents to help clean out storm drains in their neighborhoods. Residents are able to log
into the website and “adopt” a drain. Adopting a drain means cleaning out the leaves, trash, and
other debris to reduce water pollution.
Commissioner Burman asked staff with the City would be able to provide tools or stencils when
drains are adopted. Commissioner Delaney recommended that residents could send in pictures of
chalk decorated drains to promote the campaign. Commissioners requested to discuss this item
further at the April meeting.
6.d. Leprechaun Days Booth
Commissioners plan to promote the Adopt-A-Drain campaign. Commissioners discussed potential
table topics to have prepared. Staff will coordinate the ESC’s booth with City Council’s booth when
city staff starts their planning.
Motion by Burman Second by Andrews
Motion to approve the participation in the Leprechaun Days Midsummer Faire on July 29
and July 30, 2022.
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.e. Change Meeting Dates – August & November
Commissioners discussed weekday availability to change August and November meeting dates due
to scheduling conflicts with 2022 election dates.
Motion by Angerer Second by Schlautman
Motion to change the August regular meeting date to August 17, 2022.
Ayes: 7.
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Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Schlautman Second by Delaney
Motion to change the November regular meeting date to November 14, 2022.
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stormwater Specialist Byron recognized Commissioner Katie Koch-Laveen and Youth
Commissioner Taylor Sutton as it was their last meetings and thanked them for their service. Byron
requested that if any of the commissioners know of anyone interested in applying to be on a City
Commissioner to have them do so.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
8.a. Set Next Meeting Agenda for April 12, 2022
Air Quality Permitting Overview
LEED Presentations for City Green Best Practices
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Environment & Sustainability Commission and
upon a motion by Schlautman and a second by Koch-Laveen the meeting was adjourned at 6:35
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessie Paque
Recording Secretary