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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-14-26 ENR Minutes-FINALMINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Wednesday, January 14, 2026 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Lates called a meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission to order at 6:04 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Rebecca Bryan, Commissioner Present Joanne Cryer, Commissioner Present (at 6:10 p.m.) Benjamin Guell, Commissioner Absent David Lates, Chairperson Present Ted Redmond, Commissioner Present Wes Saunders-Pearce, Commissioner Present Staff Present Shann Finwall, Sustainability Coordinator 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairperson Lates moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Saunders-Pearce. Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 12, 2025 Commissioner Lates moved to approve the November 12, 2025, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner Saunders-Pearce. Ayes – Commissioners Bryan, Lates, Saunders- Pearce Abstain – Commission Redmond The motion passed. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair 2 Commissioner Bryan made a motion to nominate Commissioner Saunders- Pearce to serve as Chairperson. Seconded by Commissioner Lates. Ayes-All Commissioner Lates made a motion to nominate Commissioner Cryer to serve as Vice-Chairperson. Seconded by Commissioner Bryan. Ayes-All Newly elected Chair, Saunders-Pearce suggests that Commissioner Lates chair the remainder of the meeting. Commissioner Lates accepted. b. 2026 Work Plan and Environmental Priorities Shann Finwall, Sustainability Coordinator, introduced the subject. The Environmental and Natural Resources Commission was supportive of the work plan and environmental priorities presented by staff. Following are comments and feedback: • Outside tours should be limited to one this year. • Consider inviting the Center for Energy and Environment to speak at an upcoming Commission meeting. • The Commission should continue the stormwater management policy review. • Review options for sustainability interns. • The Commission should focus closely on implementation of the Climate Mitigation Plan action items once approved by the City Council. • The Commission should review the City’s calendar of events for educational outreach opportunities. Staff will summarize the discussion next month and make recommendations for implementation. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None 8. COMMISSIONER PRESENTATIONS None 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS Shann Finwall, Sustainability Coordinator, updated the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission on the following: a. November 24, 2025, City Council Meeting - Church of Pentecost, 1701 Gervais Avenue, Wetland Buffer Variance 3 The proposed land use permits for the church expansion, including the wetland buffer variance, were approved by the City Council on November 24. b. Board and Commission Appreciation Dinner – Thursday, February 5, 2026, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., North Fire Station, 1530 County Road C East c. Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Calendar 10. ADJOURNMENT Chair Lates adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m.