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Falcon Heights Environment Commission
October 10, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
Present: Chair Miazga, Staff Liaison Moretto, Mayor Lindstrom, Commissioners
Hall, and Holmes.
1) Approval of Minutes
Approval of the Minutes from the July and September 2016 meeting of the
Environmental Commission was approved.
2) News and Announcements
Mayor Lindstrom – SolSmart passed. National program which is Department of
Energy solar foundation. Helps with soft costs of solar like permit issues or anything
outside the panels.
LoGoPEP approved by Council
3) Presentation by Julie Drennen – Conservation Corps East Metro
Provides guidance and advices cities on subjects relating to environmental issues
such a SCORE grants, Solar, and many others. Also connects cities with other cities.
She wants to connect Falcon Heights with other communities to demonstrate our
success with roof solar at city hall.
She can help Falcon Heights with our sustainable objectives through communication
and marketing.
Staff Liaison will coordinate a solar panel visit.
4) Score Grant
Application due soon. Staff Liaison will be meeting with Jean Buckley to discuss
final action plan. We will also discuss organics.
5) Pollinator Resolution Example
Resolution usually recommendations.
Chair Miazga will draw-up a draft.
Commissioner Holms left at 7:30.
6) Blue Star
We might want to talk to Master Water Stewards, Green Core members, Capital
Water Dist, Ramsey Cons. Board.
7) LoGoPEP Partner Cities
Staff Liaison watched the LoGoPEP meeting.
Wedge tool will be developed.
Question will be brought back to the Commission for discussion.
8) Public Comment
No public comments were provided.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 PM
Next Meeting: Monday, October 10th, 2016