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MINUTES
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chairperson Bryan called a meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources
Commission to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Emma Broadnax, Commissioner Present
Rebecca Bryan, Acting Chairperson Present
Benjamin Guell, Commissioner Absent
Mollie Miller, Commissioner Absent
Ann Palzer, Commissioner Present
Ted Redmond, Commissioner Present
Staff Present
Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Staff requested the addition of Staff Item 9.d. – EV Charging Ordinances
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the July 18, 2022, ENR Commission agenda
with the addition of 9.d. – EV Charging Ordinances.
Seconded by Commissioner Broadnax Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the May 16, 2022, ENR Commission minutes.
Commissioner Palzer moved to approve the May 16, 2022, ENR Commission
meeting minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Redmond Ayes – Commissioners Redmond
and Palzer
Abstain – Commissioners Bryan and
Broadnax
The motion passed.
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5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution of Appreciation for Kayla Dosser
Environmental Planner Finwall presented the report.
Commissioner Palzer made a motion to approve the resolution of appreciation for
Kayla Dosser.
Seconded by Commissioner Redmond. Ayes All.
The motion passes.
b. GreenStep Cities Update
Environmental Planner Finwall presented the report outlining that the City of
Maplewood has received the Step 4 and Step 5 Award from the GreenStep
Cities. The City improved on 14 sustainability best practices from 2020 to 2021.
Commissioner Redmond recognize that it is an important accomplishment by the
City.
Commissioner Palzer indicated the new climate best practices outlined in the
program will help the City achieve its climate and energy goals.
No action was required.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Climate Action Financing and Project Priorities
Environmental Planner presented the report.
The Commissioner had the following feedback:
The City should continue to strive for solar on all buildings, particularly
new buildings.
The fleet study should be a top priority.
The City should consider settingaside a fund yearly for sustainability
projects.
Staff will finalize the report and bring it back to the Commission for final approval.
7. COMMISSIONER PRESENTATIONS
None.
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Environmental Planner Finwall updated the Commission on the following:
a. Waterfest Update – June 4, 2022
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b.Harvest Park Native Seed Garden Open House –July 23, 2022
c. National Night Out – August 2, 2022
d. MN Climate Change Subcabinet Support Letter for EV Charging Ordinance –
The Environmental Commission agreed the City should sign onto the letter of
support.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Palzer made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Broadnax Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Commissioner Palzer adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
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