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2016-06-27 EC Minutes GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Regular Meeting, Minutes June 27, 2016 Commissioners Present: Lynn Gitelis, Dawn Hill, Tonia Galonska, Larry Johnson, Jim Stremel, Debra Yahle and Tracy Anderson Staff Present: John Crelly, Fire Chief; Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist and Claire Huisman, Administrative Assistant Also Present: Council Member Larry Fonnest Absent: None Call to Order Lynn Gitelis called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Approval of Reqular Meetinq Minutes MOVED by Hill, SECONDED by Stremel, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2016 regular meeting. Minnesota Climate Chanqe Basics Staff recently attended a climate adaptation workshop as part of the City's continued work on resilience planning. A presentation on Minnesota Climate Change Basics was given by Kenny Blumenfeld from the MN DNR Climatology Office. Eric Eckman discussed with the Commission, the key points from the presentation regarding climate observations & expectations over the next 10 years. It was suggested to have this presentation available to the public via website. Eric will confirm with the DNR if this document is a stand-alone report. It will also be made available at the table during the Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Open House on September 19, 2016 from 6:30pm- 8:30pm. GreenStep Cities Golden Valley Fire Chief, John Crelly was asked to speak to the Commission to discuss resilience from a Fire Department perspective. Discussion ensued on the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan and Emergency Management preparation in relation to the GreenSteps Best Practice #29. Mr. Crelly summarized that the main objective of the plan is to reduce loss of life, minimize property damage and damage to the environment. Mr. Crelly highlighted some projects and examples of how the City prepares for weather related events and discussed how the City communicates information regarding hazards and emergencies to the public. Following the presentation and discussion the Commission discussed the Best Practice #29 priority list. MOVED by Hill, SECONDED by Johnson and the motion carried unanimously to approve the Best Practice #29 priority list which staff presented to the Commission. This list included action items and their star ratings which would be completed in order over the course of the next year and discussed at future EC meetings. G:\Environmental Commission\Minutes�2016\6-June\062716 Minutes.doc Minutes of the Environmental Commission June 27, 2016 Page 2 of 2 Comprehensive Plan-MPCA Grant for Resilience Planninq Staff discussed the status of the grant application that will help fund the City's Resilience Plan effort. It appears the City has been selected to receive the grant this summer and a consultant will be brought on board to lead this effort with the Commission. Commission members will bring to the next meeting their thoughts on the basic information that should be made available to the public at the table for the Resilience Chapter during the Comprehensive Plan Open House. They may also start thinking of questions to ask in a future survey questionnaire. It was also suggested to have the Fire Chief at the open house as well to answer the public's questions regarding emergency preparedness/hazard mitigation. Proqram/Pro�ect Updates The complete program/project update is on file. Commission Member Council Reports Council member Fonnest gave a few updates to the Commission: • The three cities met regarding the DeCola Ponds flood study and the cities are currently considering their commitment levels to the long term plan and future projects. Money could become available if the bonding bill passes in a special session but all three cities would have to be in agreement on how to move fo rwa rd. • The Annual Bassett Creek Watershed Bus Tour was a success. • Dawn Hill was appointed to the Bike & Pedestrian Task Force. • Debra Yahle was appointed to another 3 yr term on the Environmental Commission. • Douglas Drive is moving forward on its renovations and is expected to be completed by fall of 2017. Adiourn MOVED by Johnson, SECONDED by Anderson, and the motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 pm. C�.����.e ��c��� Claire Huisman Administrative Assistant G:\Environmental Commission\Minutes\2016\6-June\062716 Minutes.doc