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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023.07.12 ESC RM MinutesROSEMOUNT ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JULY 12, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Environment and Sustainability Commission was held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 5:30 PM in Rosemount Council Chambers, 2875 145th Street West. Vice Chairperson Angerer called the meeting to order with Commissioners Springer, Andrews, and Reed. Commissioner Burman arrived at 5:40 p.m. Staff present included the following; Stormwater Specialist Byron, City Engineer Erickson, and Recording Secretary Simonson. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA None. ANNUAL MEETING 3.a. Presentation of Commissioner Delaney's Resignation Commissioner Angerer presented Commissioner Delaney's resignation. Motion by Springer Second by Andrews Motion to accept the resignation of Commissioner Delaney. Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Motion carried. 3.b. Update on Filling Commission Vacancies - Verbal Only Specialist Byron advised that city staff discussed the vacancies and recommended keeping the Commission at 5 commissioners, which would require a quorum of 3 Commissioners. Additionally, staff also recommend reducing the frequency of meetings to every other month or quarterly. The Commissioners discussed and reached a consensus to meet next in September and decide at that time whether to meet bimonthly or quarterly. As a next step, staff will work on amending the bylaws which will subsequently be presented to the Commission for approval. 3.c. Election of Commission Chair & Vice Chair Commissioner Burman arrived at 5:40 pm. Commissioner Angerer requested nominations for Chair and Vice Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Commission to Serve until April 2024. Commissioner Angerer volunteered for the position of Chair. Commissioner Springer volunteered for the position of Vice Chair. Motion by Angerer Second by Springer Motion to elect Commissioner Angerer as Commission Chair. Ayes: 5. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Springer Second by Burman Motion to elect Commissioner Springer as Vice-Chair. Ayes: 5. Nays: None. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.a. May 3, 2023 Environment and Sustainability Work Session Meeting Minutes Motion by Burman Second by Springer Motion to approve the May 3, 2023 Work Session Meeting Minutes Ayes: 5. Nays: None. Motion carried. 4.b. June 13, 2023 Environment and Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Angerer Second by Andrews Motion to approve the June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes. Ayes: 5. Nays: None. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS None. OLD BUSINESS 6.a. Existing Goals Updates Commissioners discussed discontinuing the practice of setting annual goals. Instead, the current goals would be converted into long-term objectives that would carry over each year and the progress of each would be reviewed and updated annually. Commissioner Burman inquired regarding the status or timeframe for comments from staff on the review of the Sustainable Purchasing Policy Framework. Per City Engineer Erickson, some reviews have been completed but staff are still working through a heavy workload. Burman also inquired if this policy would be reviewed as part of the budget discussions as it has potential implications for the budget. City Engineer Erickson will bring this question forward to Department Head staff. 6.b. Near Term Education & Outreach Commissioners discussed set up and materials for the shared ESC and Solid Waste and Recycling booth for the Leprechaun Days Midsummer Faire. Additionally, blog post ideas and upcoming community events were discussed, and blog post topics were selected and assigned through September. 6.c. Land Acknowledgement Subcommittee Update The Sub-Committee Chair was not available to comment, and it was noted by the other members of the sub-committee that they had not met yet on this matter. This item was tabled until the next meeting to determine next steps considering Commissioner Delaney’s resignation from the ESC. NEW BUSINESS 7.a 2023 Goals Development The Commission discussed strategies to enhance their approach towards achieving goals and implementing updates. ANNOUNCEMENTS The August 8, 2023 regular meeting of the Environment and Sustainability Commission is canceled. The next regular meeting will be held, September 12, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. STAFF REPORT 9.a. Set Next Meeting Agenda for August 8, 2023 i. Recap of Leprechaun Days ii. Set Action Item Priorities for the Next 6 Months ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Environmental and Sustainability Commission and upon a motion by Angerer and a second by Burman, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Amy Simonson Recording Secretary