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Mounds View City Council Page 12 <br /> Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 <br /> Mr. Brasaemle, 5127 Long Lake Road, said that he is employed <br /> by the Minnesota Department of Environmental Assistance and is <br /> here to speak as a resident of Mounds View. He strongly <br /> opposed any movement to repeal the EQC. He felt the need for <br /> members had not been well publicized and stated that he would <br /> be willing to serve if the Commission continues. He cited the <br /> wetland issue discussed earlier in the meeting as an area that <br /> would fall within the duties of the EQC. <br /> (The Meeting was informally recessed due to a false fire alarm. ) <br /> Mr. Brasaemle went on to explain that the Planning Commission <br /> considered issues based on Ordinances rather than the <br /> environment. He felt that be removing the EQC, the Council <br /> would be going against the constituency of Mounds View, and <br /> suggested that an aggressive ad campaign be done to recruit <br /> members. More residents would be made aware of the EQC if it <br /> were given a higher profile. <br /> Ruth White, 2917 County Road I, commented that she perceived <br /> this action as being politically motivated. She stated that, <br /> although she had no background concerning this, she felt it <br /> • was vindictive because two members of the Commission were <br /> candidates for the City Council and this action was started <br /> immediately following election. <br /> Linke said that was not what had precipitated this action. <br /> Councilmember Trude mentioned that the Council should <br /> advertise for members for the EQC and provide the same amount <br /> of support for this Commission that the Council provides to <br /> the other Commissions. She felt the hiring of a Recycling <br /> Intern would help add the support services this Commission <br /> needs. A direct work plan should be provided from the Council <br /> ---so that—the activities of the Commission are ones__that__the_ <br /> Council wants. <br /> Trude felt that often her viewpoints regarding environmental <br /> issues were not shared by the other members of the Council. <br /> She felt the EQC was necessary to help make the City a place <br /> that our children and grandchildren will be proud to inherit. <br /> The issues to be considered by the EQC should be directed from <br /> the Council so there are no misunderstandings, and Trude felt <br /> the Council should accept blame for the problems of the EQC. <br /> Trude suggested that the EQC suspend meetings until there are <br /> seven members and that a strong effort to recruit members <br /> should be made. She commented that the work plan of the EQC <br /> 411 should begin at the Council level and be directed to the <br /> Commission, with results being returned to the Council. <br />