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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-24 ENR Minutes MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 5:30 p.m. (Goal Setting Session) 7:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting) Wednesdav, March 24, 2010 Council Chambers, City Hall 1830 County Road BEast 1. GOAL SETTING (5:30 to 6:30 p.m.) The Environmental and Natural Resources Commission held a meeting to discuss the commission's goals for 2010. During the meeting it was decided that the three main goals the commission would focus on in 2010 would be organized trash hauling, greenways, and neighborhood environmental groups. 2. REGULAR MEETING (7 p.m.) A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission was called to order for the regular meeting at 7:02 p.m. by Chair Mason Sherrill. B. ROLL CALL 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 Present Present Absent Staff Present Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator Michael Thompson, City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director Steve Love, Assistant City Engineer Bill Preiffer, Recycling Coordinator C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Schreiner moved to approve the aqenda as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Trippler. Ayes - All The motion passed. March 24, 2010 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes 1 D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the February 24. 2010. Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meetinq minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Johannessen. Ayes - Chair Mason Sherrill, Commissioner's Edmundson, Johannessen, Lynne, & Trippler Abstention -Commissioner Schreiner The motion passed. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Chair Mason Sherrill moved to table the election of Chair and Vice Chair until all commissioners were present. Seconded by Commissioner Schreiner. Ayes - Chair Mason Sherrill, Commissioners Johannessen, & Schreiner Navs - Commissioners Lynne & Trippler Abstention - Commissioner Edmundson The motion to table passed. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Recycling Contract Request For Proposal a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave an update and answered questions of the commission. b. Jean Buckley, Ramsey County, addressed the commission. c. Mary Chamberlain, R.W. Beck addressed and answered questions of the commission. d. Christopher Goodwin, Director of Customer Service, Eureka Recycling addressed and answered questions of the commission. Some issues that were mentioned by the commission were: March 24, 2010 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes 2 a. Can there be recycling containers and services in parks? b. They would like to see something in the contract that limits the size of the truck and gross weight limitation. c. Could there be recycling containers with wheels or wheel kits? d. Do multi-family buildings have the option of using the recycling program? e. Make sure to indicate and identify who gets the RFP at the city. The commission recommended changes to the RFP. Ms. Chamberlain will make the revisions and staff will bring it back to the Environmental & Natural Resources Commission for final approval and recommendation to the city council. 2. Chickens In Residential Zoning Districts a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave an update and answered questions of the commission. Some issues that were mentioned by the commission were: a. the number of acres or amount of space required to house the chickens b. the coop or living quarters c. not allowing slaughtering on the property d. loose chickens, fining the owner of the chickens that got loose e. noise f. odors g. temperature control h. running electricity to the shelter 1. Mike Gervais, 2420 Hazelwood Street, Maplewood addressed the commission about chickens. He has built chicken coops for friends. He stated the chickens need straw and a 100 watt light bulb to heat the chicken coop. He is in favor of allowing chickens in residential areas. The draft ordinance will be revised and brought back to the Environmental & Natural Resources Commission in April. 3. Stormwater Ordinance a. City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director, Michael Thompson gave the report and answered questions of the commission. b. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall briefly addressed the commission. The commission discussed using trees as a means of stormwater mitigation. Commissioner Trippler moved to recommend approval of the stormwater ordinance. Seconded by Commissioner Schreiner. Ayes - All The motion passed. 4. Flood Plain Ordinance a. Assistant City Engineer, Steve Love gave the report and answered questions of the commission. March 24, 2010 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes 3 Commissioner Trippler moved to recommend approval of the Flood Plain Ordinance. Seconded by Commissioner Schreiner. Ayes - All The motion passed. G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS a. Commissioner Trippler read aloud an article dated March 19,2010, printed in the St. Paul Pioneer Press regarding for the sixth consecutive year 3M Company has been named a winner of the energy star award for its energy conservation efforts which in 2009 saved approximately 1.3 trillion BTU's across operations in 65 countries. 3M Company deserves a round of thanks for trying to be energy efficient as possible. I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Spring Clean Up (April 24, 2010) a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall reminded everyone that the spring clean up is at Aldrich Arena from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The city would appreciate commission volunteers for this event. 2. Maplewood Nature Center Programs a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall mentioned some of the programs at the Maplewood Nature Center. More information can be found on the city's website or call the Maplewood Nature Center for further information. 3. Commission Term Expiration Dates a. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall discussed the proposed altering term expiration dates for commissions. The Environmental and Natural Resources Commission terms will expire September 30'h of the year rather than December 31. J. ADJOURNMENT Chair Mason Sherrill adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. March 24, 2010 Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes 4