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MINUTES
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020 7:00 P.M.
(THIS MEETING WAS HELD REMOTELY VIA ZOOM AND CONFERENCE CALL)
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:02
p.m. by Chairperson Miller.
2. ROLL CALL
Keith Buttleman, Commissioner Present
Kayla Dosser, Commissioner Present
Mollie Miller, Chairperson Present
Candace Okeson, Vice Chair Present
Ann Palzer, Commissioner Present
Ted Redmond, Commissioner Present
Stephen Todey, Commissioner Present
Staff Present
Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Palzer moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Redmond. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Okeson moved to approve the October 19, 2020, Environmental and Natural
Resources Commission meeting minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Redmond. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. New Member Orientation
Environmental Planner Finwall introduced the new commission members and conducted a
new member orientation.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Ordinance
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Maplewood has been notified that it is time to adopt new zoning standards consistent with the
MRCCA rules. Colleen O’Connor Toberman, Friends of the Mississippi River, gave a
presentation regarding the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) history and new
rules. Environmental Planner Finwall led a discussion on adopting new ordinance language
that aligns with the MRCCA rules.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Fall Clean Up Campaign – Throughout the Month of October
Environmental Planner Finwall spoke to the Commission about the progress of the city’s Fall
Clean Up Campaign. Residents can schedule reduced priced curbside bulky item collection
with the City’s contracted trash hauler, Republic Services, throughout the month of October.
b. Shredding Event Summary – Held October 10
Environmental Planner Finwall spoke to the Commission about the city’s Shredding Event
that was held on Saturday, October 10 from 9 to noon. The City collected 15,600 pounds of
material during the shredding event. The material will be shredded and recycled.
c. Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Communications Recap
Environmental Planner Finwall gave a recap outlining the items discussed with
Communications Manager Joe Sheeran at the last meeting.
d. Update on Nature Center Task Force
Environmental Planner Finwall stated that the City held its second Nature Center Task Force
meeting on October 1. Commissioner Okeson is the Commission’s liaison on the Task Force.
She reported that the Task Force discussed the Nature Center budget during the meeting.
The next Task Force meeting is scheduled for October 22.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Miller adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
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