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Falcon Heights Environment Commission
February 13, 2017
6:30 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
Present: Chair Miazga, Secretary Olson, Staff Liaison Moretto, Mayor Lindstrom,
and Commissioner Wasserman.
1) Approval of Minutes
The Minutes from the November 2016 meeting of the Environmental Commission
were approved.
2) Presentation-Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan Update
Ryan Johnson, Environmental Specialist from the City of Roseville, gave an updated
presentation on the draft Surface Water Management Plan (CSWMP). The biggest
changes from the previous draft were the storm name changes and a section on the
policies and goals. The current plan must be revised because of Minnesota Rules.
This next version of the plan is due by December 31, 2018.
3) News and Announcements
Mayor Lindstrom discussed St. Paul water utility bills. St. Paul is able to tell you if
you have a lead pipe leading to your house (but not inside).
Green Steps four and five matrices have come back. Public Works will assist with
the completion.
The City will receive either a pallet of milkweed sprouts or seeds. There will be more
information to come.
4) Pollinator Resolution
There has not been an opportunity to bring to a Council workshop. This is still on
the radar.
5) Recycling Report 2016
The raw data from 2016 is now available. A summary will be provided at the next
Environmental Commission meeting.
6) Citizen Utility Board- Mayor Lindstrom
There is a non-profit group whose goal is to encourage consumer activism in regards
to utility bills. This group hosts utility bill clinics and give presentations. They can
recommend programs and rebates.
Commission motioned to recommend Council approve the City’s participation in
the Citizen Utility Board.
7) Public Comment
No public comments were provided.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM
Next Meeting: Monday, March 13, 2016