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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-18 ENR Minutes MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2022 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson Bryan called a meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission to order at 7:10 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Emma Broadnax, Commissioner Present Rebecca Bryan, Vice Chairperson Present Kayla Dosser, Chairperson Absent Benjamin Guell, Commissioner Absent Mollie Miller, Commissioner Present Ann Palzer, Commissioner Absent Ted Redmond, Commissioner Present Staff Present Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner Carole Gernes, Natural Resources Coordinator 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Environmental Planner Finwall requested to add one item to staff presentations – Plalking in the Parks. Commissioner Miller moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Broadnax Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Miller moved to approve the March 21, 2022, ENR Commission meeting minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Redmond Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Friends of Maplewood Nature 1 Environmental Planner Finwall introduced the subject and shared a video production prepared by the Friends of Maplewood Nature. After the video, the ENR Commissioners heard from Friends of Maplewood Nature board members including Rachel Van Heel, John Zakelj (board president), and Dick Miller. They introduced the Commission to their work and discussed possible partnerships. b. Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan Natural Resources Coordinator Carole Gernes introduced the subject and explained that the City’s Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan banned the use of chemical treatments to prevent infestation of high value specimen trees on City property. More information is available to support the use of select chemicals (i.e., TreeAzin) on a limited number of specimen ash trees on City property. The Parks and Recreation Commission identified a large green ash near the Wakefield Park Community Building as a specimen tree worthy of saving. Staff is recommending amending the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan to allow for careful chemical treatment to specimen ash trees on City property. Commissioner Miller moved to approve the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Broadnax Ayes - All The motion passed. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Annual Report (Solid Waste and Sustainability) Environmental Planner Finwall introduced the subject. Commissioner Broadnax moved to approve the solid waste and sustainability annual reports. Seconded by Commissioner Miller Ayes – All 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. 8. COMMISSIONER PRESENTATIONS None. 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS Environmental Planner Finwall updated the Commission on the following events and upcoming meetings: a. Environmental Commission Conference – April 30 b. Arbor Day Event – May 14 c. Spring Clean Up – May 21 2 d. Harvest Park Native Seed Garden Pollinator Planting - May 24 e. Waterfest – June 4 f. May ENR Meeting – Climate Action Financing and Project Priorities g. Plalking in the Parks 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Miller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Broadnax Ayes – All The motion passed. Vice-Chairperson Bryan adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. 3