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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-21 ENR Minutes MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 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 7:04 p.m. by Chairperson Palzer. 2. ROLL CALL Rebecca Bryan, Commissioner Present Keith Buttleman, Commissioner Present Kayla Dosser, Vice Chairperson Absent Mollie Miller, Commissioner Absent Ann Palzer, Chairperson Present Ted Redmond, Commissioner Present Staff Present Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner Carole Gernes, Natural Resources Coordinator 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Bryan. Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Buttleman moved to approve the May 17, 2021, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Redmond. Ayes – Bryan, Buttleman, Redmond Abstain – Palzer The motion passed. 1 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Tree Program Update Environmental Planner Finwall introduced Carole Gernes, the City’s new Natural Resources Coordinator. Natural Resources Coordinator Carole Gernes gave a presentation on the City’s Tree Program and answered questions of the commission. Environmental Planner Finwall stated that the Commission will begin the review of a Tree Policy in the coming months. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Outreach Environmental Planner Finwall led a discussion on the planned MRCCA outreach. This will include an article in the July edition of the Maplewood Living and a direct mailing to area residents. 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. 8. COMMISSIONER PRESENTATIONS None. 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Climate Adaptation Plan Update – May 24, 2021 City Council Approval Environmental Planner Finwall reported that the Climate Adaptation Plan was approved by the City Council on May 24, 2021. The City will not begin implementation strategies outlined in the plan. b. Waterfest – June 19 to June 27 Environmental Planner Finwall discussed the ENR’s participation in the Waterfest event. Commissioner Bryan assisted staff in creating a self-directed aquatic invasive educational board, game, and handouts. c. Tree Care and Shrub Planting Basics – June 24 Environmental Planner Finwall let the Commission know about an upcoming class being offered at the Maplewood Nature Center. d. Fourth of July Fire Works – July 4 Environmental Planner Finwall shared that the city will be hosting fireworks at th Hazelwood Park on the 4 of July. e. In Person ENR Commission Meetings Resume – July 19, 2021 2 Environmental Planner Finwall reminded the Commission that in-person meetings will begin again in July. The first in-person meeting for the ENR Commission will be July 19, 2021. f. 2021 EPEAT Purchaser Award – Virtual Ceremony July 26 Environmental Planner Finwall announced that the City of Maplewood has won the 2021 EPEAT Purchaser Award. g. National Night Out – August 3 Environmental Planner Finwall started a discussion about how the ENR could get involved with National Night Out. 10. ADJOURNMENT . Commissioner Redmond made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Buttleman. Ayes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned by Vice Chairperson Dosser at 8:11 p.m. 3