2021-02-22 EC Minutes7800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley, WIN 55427
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Environmental Commission
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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February 22, 2021— 6:30 pm
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Seys at 6:30.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Scott Seys, Tonia Galonska, Jim Stremel, Dawn Hill, Shannon Hansen,
Wendy Weirich, Felix Fettig
Commissioners absent: Debra Yahle
Council Members present: Larry Fonnest
Staff present: Eric Eckman, Environmental Resources Supervisor;
Drew Chirpich, Environmental Specialist;
Story Schwantes, Green Corp Member;
Carrie Nelson, Administrative Assistant.
3. Approval of Agenda
MOTION by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Galonska to approve the agenda for
February 22, 2021 and the motion carried.
4. Approval of January 25, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Stremel, seconded by Commissioner Hansen to approve the minutes
of January 25, 2021 as submitted and the motion carried.
5. Old Business
A. Recycling and Organics
i. The RFP was issued Feb 1 to all haulers in the Metro Area who are licensed with
the state.
ii. Bids were accepted until Feb 26.
iii. The top 2-3 will be brought to the commission in March.
iv. The City prefers to award both the Recycling and Organics to one hauler but will
consider going with two different haulers if it's in the best interest of the City.
B. Partners in Energy Update
i. All workshops are complete.
ii. Next steps:
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City of Golden Valley Environmental Commission Regular Meeting 2
November 23, 2020 — 6:30 pm
1. Draft, review, edit, and revise the plan in Feb -March 2021.
2. Share plan with EC in March 2021.
3. Present plan to the City Council in April 2021.
4. Begin the 18-month implementation after the Council meeting.
C. EC/HRC Environmental Justice Collaboration
i. Dr. Mark Seeley spoke on Jan 28
ii. Next, the sub -group will take a look at the maps to find areas to improve tree
equity.
D. 2021 Work Plan Ideas
i. Go with the Work Plan in the Agenda with these Focus Areas:
1. Pollinators — Develop more plots and habitats at underutilized properties in
the community. Add in more education.
2. Promote & develop clean, renewable energy.
3. Support habitat restoration in the Briarwood Nature Area.
4. Additional involvement in the downtown redevelopment.
5. Expanding transportation options in GV
6. Collaboration and Community Outreach.
7. Encourage student involvement through a possible competition with a
specific challenge. Possibly work with the school to implement a project or
service in the City.
6. New Business
A. Metro Blooms Workshops and Programs
i. MOTION by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Stremel to hold a L2L
Pollinator Gardens Metro Blooms workshop in late April/Early May and the motion
carried.
B. Green Step Cities — Step 5 Action Metric 6.2
i. MOTION by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Weirich to confirm
32.2 miles driven by City employees daily during COVID and the motion carried.
C. Program/Project Updates
D. Council Updates
i. None
E. Other Business
i. None
7. Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Galonska, seconded by Commissioner Hansen to adjourn the
meeting at 8:52 pm and the motion carried.
ATTEST:
Carrie Nelson, Administrative Assistant Scott Seys, Chair