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Environment Commission
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Monday, October 12, 2020
6:30 p.m.
MINUTES
A.CALL TO ORDER: Chair Wassenberg called the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL:
Members present: Bucholtz, McCleery, Mathwig, Wassenberg, and Olson
Also present: Council Liaison Andrews, Staff Liaison Krzos
Members absent: De Filippo Vannucci, Seth
C. AGENDA
a. Discuss edible landscaping ordinance
i. Commissioner Wassenberg explained the concept behind the changes to the
edible landscaping ordinance.
ii.Motion to approve ordinance by Olson, seconded by Bucholtz.
iii. The ordinance will make a pass through the Oct 27 meeting of Planning
Commission before it goes to Council.
b.Discuss EV charging stations
i. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has not posted the open
request for proposals for level two charging stations yet. Commissioner
Wassenberg will keep an eye open for when this is posted.
ii.Commissioner Wassenberg will research previous proposals to understand the
dynamics of what funding is required beyond the grant and if free stations or
open stations are preferred.
c.Discuss Environment Corner (EC)
i. Commissioner Seth will give an update next month regarding the status of the
EC.
D.NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Bee ordinance will be going to Council on Wednesday, October 14 for final approval.
b.The September 12, 2020 minutes will be approved at the November meeting.
c.November’s meeting will consist of planning accomplishments for next year.
E.ADJOURN
a.Meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:23 p.m.