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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025 Page 2 Councilmember Doolan noted Ramsey County does an outstanding job with St. Anthony elections. Mayor Pro Tern thanked both for their attendance and presentation. B. Gold Leaf Challenge Award Presentation. Sustainability Coordinator Saulog introduced Ms. Mroz. Ms. Kristin Mroz, GreenStep Cities and Tribal Nations Co -Director at MPCA, reviewed a PowerPoint presentation of the Minnesota Gold Leaf Local Climate Action Challenge. The Program Structure includes: • Open to all types of communities — to challenge, assist, and recognize efforts that lead to taking climate action. • 44 Gold Leaf Actions & Guides — High -impact, high -priority best practices across mitigation, adaptation, planning, and community connectedness. • Awards for current actions — No past actions allowed. It's all about moving forward. • Start with a Green Team — First and only action that is required. Ms. Mroz reviewed the 44 Gold Leaf Actions under Climate Mitigation, Climate Planning, Climate Adaptation, and Community Connectedness. The St. Anthony Village Reported Actions include: • CC1 — Combined Green Team — Parks and Environmental Commission meets quarterly. • CC2 — Youth Involvement — High school student appointed to each City Commission (2 in 2024). • CC3 — Youth Collaboration — Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest with 3rd and 4ch grade students. • CP7 — Climate Action Plan — Adopted Plan and began implementation. • CP 10 — Climate Staff — Sustainability Coordinator hired. • CA2 — Flood Mitigation — Harding Pond stormwater pond cleanout. Ms. Mroz presented the Gold Leaf Challenge Award to St. Anthony. Councilmember Doolan asked if Gold Leaf will be a program that continues, and Ms. Mroz stated that in 2023, it was the pilot year, with 2024 the official start of the program. She asked if there are plans to continue after GreenStep 5, and Ms. Mroz stated both programs will continue. Mayor Pro Tern Jenson asked about the requirements for retaining the GreenStep 5 level, or is there a GreenStep 6. Ms. Mroz stated that there will not be Step 6. A continuous improvement loop has been created. St. Anthony was one of the first cities to become Step 1 and 2. He thanked Ms. Mroz for attending the meeting and presenting the award. Councilmember Doolan commended Ms. Mroz on her work with all cities. VI. CONSENT AGENDA.