HomeMy WebLinkAboutEC Minutes 1.8.2024 - Approved
City of Falcon Heights
Environment Commission
City Hall
2077 Larpenteur Avenue West
Minutes
Monday, January 8, 2024
6:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Beth Mercer-Taylor (Chair) _A_
John Pellegrini (Vice-Chair) _X_ Jared Mehlhaff _A_
Emma Kostecki _A_ Amy Christiansen _X_
Pedro De Filippo Vannucci _A_ Stephanie Skarolid _A_
Staff Liaison Lynch _X_
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice-Chair Pellegrini made a motion to approve the agenda. Agenda was approved by
consent.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November 13, 2023
Vice-Chair Pellegrini made a motion to approve the minutes from November 13, 2023.
Minutes were approved by consent.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. 2024 Officer Nominations
This agenda item was tabled to the February 12, 2024 meeting due to the current Chair being
absent.
2. 2024 Schedule & Priorities
Commissioners discussed the 2024 schedule and priorities. Priorities included EVs, Partners
in Energy, green Community Park features, city trees, and greenifying Falcon Heights.
3. Nature Newsflash Discussion
Staff Liaison Lynch shared a list of upcoming potential Nature Newsflash articles for
commissioner to volunteer to write for the City’s newsletter. Additional potential articles
were suggested about birds, leaves in the fall, and a series on the top five most effective ways
to become more environmentally-friendly in your daily life.
4. BizRecycling Update
Staff Liaison Lynch shared an update from Foth and WasteWise about the BizRecycling
campaign that was pushed out in the summer and throughout the fall. A letter to businesses
was initially sent by the City with a flyer about BizRecycling, then representatives from
WasteWise contacted these businesses. Overall, there were 63 outreach contacts to 25
different businesses, and 8 site visits were performed. A final memo and report will be
provided by Foth in the near future.
5. Partners in Energy Update
Staff Liaison Lynch gave a brief update on Partners in Energy. The first Open House will
take place on February 21, 2024 at City Hall at 6 PM. Snacks and beverages will be provided
by Partners in Energy, preferably from a local restaurant. The next workshop will be on
March 20, 2024 at 6 PM with the location to be determined, and the second Open House/3rd
workshop will take place on April 27, 2024 at 6 PM with the location to be determined.
6. City Code Updates – Electric Vehicles
Staff Liaison Lynch went over updates in City Code to allow electric vehicle charging
stations. These updates are required for the EV Smart Cities program to attain bronze status.
Updates will be sent to the Planning Commission for review before going to City Council.
F. Information and Announcements
1. Staff Liaison Report – None.
2. Council Liaison Report – None.
G. Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Next regular meeting date: February 12, 2024