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Operating Policies & Procedures
Scope & Purpose: The committee will seek to improve the environment in Lake Elmo, and will act as a liaison
between the community, regulatory agencies, private businesses, city staff, and city council.
Committee Activities:
A. The committee will advise and make recommendations to the city council on matters pertaining to:
• storm water run-off and storm water management
• water quality improvements
• wetland conservation and management
• solid waste and recycling
• air quality
• ground and drinking water
• tree preservation
• energy conservation
• other environmental issues
B. The committee will advise and make recommendations to the city council on issues stemming from
data released by the following agencies:
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) such as Toxic Release Inventory Data
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
• Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
• Other Federal/State agencies addressing environmental issues
C. The committee seeks to ensure Lake Elmo retains status as a Minnesota Green Step City and Tree City
USA.
D. The committee will publicly recognize residential and business property owners who have
demonstrated proactive initiatives to protect the environment and/or save energy.
E. The committee will sponsor community events having an environmental focus (including those that
will satisfy application criteria for a Washington County recycling grant).
Meeting Schedule: The Environmental Committee will meet once per month (day and time TBD).
Committee Composition: Not more than (2) City Council Members along with Lake Elmo Residents who
have an interest in environmental issues. Citizen members will serve by
appointment of the City Council.
Submitted: November 18, 2015