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Falcon Heights Environment Commission
September 12, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
Present: Chair Miazga, Vice Chair Montgomery, Secretary Olson, Staff Liaison
Moretto, Mayor Lindstrom, Commissioners Hall, Holmes, and Wasserman.
1) Approval of Minutes
Approval of the Minutes from the July 2016 meeting of the Environmental
Commission was tabled until next meeting.
2) Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan
Ryan Johnson, Environmental Specialist from the City of Roseville, gave a
presentation on the draft update of the Surface Water Management Plan (CSWMP).
Because of shared engineering services, the City of Falcon Heights’ CSWMP is
included with Roseville’s update. The current plan must be revised because of
Minnesota Rules. This next version of the plan is due by December 31, 2018.
Liaison Moretto will send out a link for comment by Commissioners.
3) Presentation by Erin Rupp
Erin Rupp, Pollinate Minnesota, presented information about Governor Dayton’s
recent orders to protect pollinators. Erin has a model resolution that the City could
adopt to help implement best practices to become more pollinator friendly.
The Commission moved to include reviewing this resolution on the October meeting
agenda.
4) Score Grant
The Score Grant provides funds to for recycling initiatives. Commission moved to
request City Council allow City Staff to apply.
5) Leslie Brandt – Update
Motion was passed to encourage the City Council to act on providing staff time to
complete Urban Forestry Vulnerability Worksheet.
6) Alliance for Sustainability Event Discussion
Agenda item was tabled until next meeting
7) Blue Star Award Program
The Blue Star Award Program is similar to the Green Steps Program, but with more
emphasis on water quality. Due to the limited surface water within Falcon Heights,
points to qualify for the award may be difficult. Liasion Moretto asked the
Commission to review the application. Further discussion was tabled until the next
meeting.
8) LoGoPEP Partner Cities update – Mayor
Mayor Lindstrom recently went to the kickoff meeting. This program helps to
facilitate meeting Met Council’s Comprehensive Plan requirements. Requests by
City staff were made to involve the Commission in participating in future meetings.
9) SolSmart – Mayor
The Mayor provided a draft letter in support of the City’s participation in the
SolSmart Program.
Motion was passed by Commission to encourage the City to complete and submit
the letter.
10) News and Announcements
No additional news was submitted
11) Public Comment
No public comments were provided.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 PM
Next Meeting: Monday, October 10th, 2016