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MINUTES
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
7:00 p.m., Wednesdav. February 24,2010
Council Chambers, City Hall
1830 County Road BEast
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Chair Mason Sherrill.
B. ROLL CALL
Introduction of New Commissioner:
Randee Edmundson
Carol Mason Sherrill, Chair
Randee Edmundson, Commissioner
Judith Johannessen, Commissioner
Carole Lynne, Commissioner
Bill Schreiner, Commissioner
Dale Trippler, Commissioner
Ginny Yingling, Commissioner
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Staff Present
Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
David Thomalla, Police Chief
Rick Ruzicka, Animal Control Officer
City Council Liaison
Kathleen Juenemann
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Mason Sherrill had an addition to the agenda, adding Ron Cockriel to visitor presentations
in regard to a Beaver Lake property.
Commissioner Johannessen moved to approve the aqenda as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Yingling.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of January 19, 2010 ENR Minutes
Commissioner Trippler had a correction on page 3 in the third sentence it should say Commission
members Gaynor and Yingling.
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Commissioner Yingling moved to approve the Januarv 19. 2010. Environmental and Natural
Resources Commission Meetinq minutes as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Trippler.
Ayes - All
Abstention - Commissioner Edmundson
The motion passed.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Chickens In Residential Zoning Districts
a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the presentation and answered questions of
the commission.
b. Maplewood Police Chief, Dave Thomalla gave a report and answered questions of the
commission. In summary, Chief Thomalla discussed several aspects of allowing chickens
in residential areas that could cause nuisances to surrounding properties and the city as a
whole including disease and containment.
c. Maplewood Animal Control Officer, Rick Ruzicka gave a report and answered questions of
the commission. In summary Mr. Ruzicka discussed the costs associated with a stray
chicken and possible diseases that could be spread by chickens.
d. City Councilmember and ENR Liaison, Kathleen Juenemann addressed the commission.
In summary, Councilmember Juenemann stated that if the ENR Commission proceeded
with an ordinance, the council will want to ensure that all of the nuisance factors are
addressed in the ordinance prior to adoption.
e. Jeremy Decker, Maplewood resident spoke regarding his support for allowing chickens in
residential zoning districts.
The commission stated that they would like staff to draft an ordinance and bring it back to the
ENR Commission.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Eureka 2009 Work Report
a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall introduced the item.
b. Director of Customer Relations with Eureka Recycling, Christopher Goodwin, addressed
and answered questions of the commission regarding the 2009 Eureka Year End Report.
The report includes information regarding materials that are being recycled and the
process Eureka is using to improve the recycling process and reduce the costs to recycle.
He mentioned "public space" recycling, recycling bins/containers, and sign age. Educating
the public on recycling is an important part of Eureka's mission. Mr. Goodwin answered
questions about Eureka's involvement in broad based recycling policy. Eureka works with
the state legislature to support policies that require manufactures to recycle or reuse the
products they create. He also shared the recycling hotline which is 651-222-7678(SORT).
2. Recycling Contract Request For Proposal Discussion
a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the report.
b. Mary Chamberlain of R.W. Beck discussed specifics of the Recycling Contract of the RFP.
c. City Councilmember and ENR Liaison, Kathleen Juenemann addressed the commission
regarding various aspects of recycling and the RFP used by the city in the past.
3. Flood Plain Ordinance
a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the report. Ms. Finwall discussed FEMA's
requirements for cities to update their flood ordinances. The ENR Commission will
continue this discussion in March.
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4. Resolution of Appreciation for Commissioner Frederica Musgrave
Commissioner Yingling made a motion to adopt the resolution of appreciation for
Commissioner Frederica Musqrave.
Seconded by Commissioner Edmundson.
Ayes - Chair Mason Sherrill,
Commissioners Edmundson, Lynne,
and Yingling
Navs - Commissioners Johannessen
and Trippler
The motion passed.
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Ron Cockriel - 943 New Century Boulevard, Maplewood. Mr. Cockriel spoke to the
commission regarding the single-family home available on Beaver Lake. Mr. Cockriel would
like to propose that the city or the county purchase this property, which is currently
surrounded by county open space. Mr. Cockriel and the owner will be holding an open house
for city and county officials.
2. City Councilmember Juenemann spoke regarding Mr. Cockriel's comments. Councilmember
Juenemann indicated that a new owner would have a difficult time developing this site with
the shoreland ad wetland regulations. It is a good time for the county to consider purchasing
this land as part of their open space.
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
None.
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. March Meetings Proposed
a. March 15, 2010, 5 to 9 p.m.: Recycling contractor RFP information meeting (5 to 5:45 p.m.
dinner, 5:45 to 9 p.m. recycling contractor questions/presentations)
b. March 24 or 25,2010,5:30 to 9 p.m.: ENR Commission Goal Setting and Regular March
Meeting (5:30 to 6:30 p.m. goal setting, 6:30 to 7 dinner, 7 to 9 regular meeting)
2. Sustainability Conference - March 12
a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall stated that the Sustainability Conference is Friday,
March 12,2010, Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis from noon until 5 p.m.
3. Spring Clean Up - April 24
a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall stated that the Spring Clean Up is Saturday, April
24, 2010, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Aldrich Arena.
4. Rain barrel and Compost Bin Sale
a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall stated that the rain barrel and compost bin sale will
be held May 1, 2010. The rain barrels and compost bins called the Earthmovers will be
offered at a reduced cost of $45 a piece.
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5. Waterfest - May 22
a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall stated Waterfest will be held at Phalen Lake on
Saturday, May 22, 2010. Waterfest is hosted by the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District.
6. Maplewood Nature Center Programs
a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall stated the Friends of Maplewood are sponsoring
the Maple Sugar Bush Family trip on Saturday, March 27, 2010.
b. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall discussed the Maplewood Nature Center's
Extreme Green Makeover programming.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Mason Sherrill adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
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