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Environmental Commission Minutes
April 13, 2015
PRESENT: Commissioners Hall, Hartman, Montgomery, and Holmes, Council Member
Mercer-Taylor, Staff Liaison Moretto
ABSENT:
The meeting was called to order at 6:36 p.m. by Chair Holmes.
Introductions and Welcome to new Staff Liaison Paul Moretto
Chair Holmes introduced new Staff Liaison Paul Moretto and the Commission introduced
themselves. Staff Liaison Moretto provided a brief update and bio on himself and his experience.
The minutes of the November 17, 2014 meeting of the Environmental Commission were
approved.
Climate Change Adaption Planning Presentation by Commissioner Montgomery
Commissioner Montgomery presented on climate science and a vulnerability study. This was
related to urban assessments in regard to climate change. A pilot program in Chicago in
association with the US Forest Service was discussed. It was mentioned that the UMN St. Paul
Campus has a program coordinator. Commissioner Montgomery explained that this program
usually works with governance organizations. The Commission agreed to have Staff Liaison
Moretto invite Andy Hovland and, if possible, Leslie Brandt to speak about this issue.
Car-2-Go
Staff Liaison Moretto reported that Car-2-Go would no longer be pursuing expansion into Falcon
Heights. Any changes would be reported to the Commission.
Filling Vacant Seats on the Commission
The Commission discussed the need to fill vacancies on the Commission. Staff Liaison Moretto
was instructed to develop ideas to reach out to the community to fill these positions.
GreenStep 4
Staff Liaison Moretto highlighted the important topics of the GreenStep 4 information meeting
held in March 31st. The Commission discussed what role the city could engage in considering
limited staff. An approach of watching the process was recommended. Falcon Heights would be
an interested observer. It was proposed that the Staff Liaison Moretto go to the June League of
Minnesota Cities meeting in Duluth, MN.
2016 Recycling RFP
The Commission discussed the process of composing a new RFP for the 2016 Falcon Heights
Recycling contract. A number of items were discussed and this topic will be further discussed
and explored in future meetings. The Commission directed Staff Liaison Moretto to invite Jean
Buckley from Ramsey County to advise the Commission on this matter.
Information and Announcements:
No information or announcements were made.
Community Forum:
No community forum was held.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Moretto – Staff Liaison