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May 23, 2022 — 6:30 pm
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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items on the agenda should contact the staff commission liaison - Eric Eckman, Environmental
Resources Supervisor, eeckman@goldenvalleymn.gov, 763-593-8084.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Weirich at 6:30 pm.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Scott Seys, Wendy Weirich, Tonia Galonska, Dawn Hill, Debra Yahle, Jim
Stremel, Rachel Zuraff
Commissioners absent: Shannon Hansen
Council Members present: Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: Eric Eckman, Environmental Resources Supervisor;
Carrie Nelson, Administrative Assistant;
Ethan Kehrberg, GreenCorps Member.
3. Approval of Agenda
MOTION by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Stremel to approve the agenda for May 23,
2022 and the motion carried.
4. Approval of April 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Galonska, seconded by Commissioner Yahle to approve the minutes of April
25, 2022 as submitted and the motion carried with the following change:
• Remove 'following joint meeting with OSRC' from the Call to Order section.
5. Old Business
A. Energy Summer EV Event
i. June 16, 2022, 4:00-7:00
ii. Will have EV and Hybrid owners on site to talk to people and answer questions.
iii. Representatives from local auto dealerships are also expected to be on site to ansvver
more technical questions about EVs and hybrids.
B. Environmental Justice Collaboration
People responded to the pre -forum questionnaire. Most people know about climate
change, but not environmental justice.
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ii. The goal of the maps is to identify where we have inequities in Golden Valley and where
to prioritize projects and invest resources in the near future. We could possibly apply
for grant money.
iii. Could we have different colors for the different inequities? Make social factors a
different color than environmental factors? Could each factor have a different color to
make it easier to see where they overlap? Possibly change the gradient of the air quality
factor so it is not as pronounced?
iv. Could too much information have a negative effect and show people where not to buy
or rent? Could it be sensitive like flood information? Could it affect property values?
Could it cause people to not want to move into certain areas of the City? Maybe the City
could have a different weighted map that's just used internally.
v. Staff will take these ideas and work with the subcommittee to develop some mapping
options for the EC and DEIC.
6. New Business
A. Commission Re -Orientation
i. Commissioners viewed a Power Point presentation about the City of Golden Valley and
Golden Valley Commissions.
B. Election of Officers
MOTION by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Yahle to Re -Elect Chair Weirich
and Co -Chair Hansen and the motion carried.
C. Review Bylaws
MOTION by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Galonska to approve the
Commission By -Laws and the motion carried with the following request of staff:
■ To review the Purpose, Mission, and Duties language of other Commissions to see
if the EC's is consistent with others.
D. BCWMC 10-year Watershed Management Plan
i. 9 cities make up the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission.
ii. This 10-year Management Plan will cover years 2025-2035.
iii. Commissioners are being asked to fill out the Stakeholder Input Form to help the
BCWMC gather information and determine goals and priorities for the watershed.
E. Program/Project Updates
i. There was question about the number of trees being removed in the Decola Ponds SEA
School-Wildwood Park Flood Reduction Project. The flood storage areas being created
have to be excavated and some trees will be removed in order to accomplish the goals
of lowering flood levels and keeping water out of homes and businesses. The restoration
plan will include replacement of significant trees at a rate of 1:1. The project team will
explore increasing the number of trees being planted and the locations of planting.
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F. Council Updates
The Council did not come to an agreement at the last Council Work Session on
Commission Term Limits. There are a lot of people applying for Commissions. Term
limits would give people opportunities to serve and be involved. Current commissioners
can apply for and serve on other commissions if term limits are enacted.
G. Other Business
i. Environmental Resources Staffing Updates
1. We are currently is the process of hiring a full time Sustainability Specialist who
will focus on Recycling/Organics as well as Energy Efficiency and implementing
the Energy Action Plan.
2. We currently have a Water Resources Intern helping with stormwater
management tasks and construction site inspections.
3. The City was awarded another GreenCorps member that will start this fall.
4. Golden Valley will also be hosting a BCWMC Intern for three months this
summer. We will provide job shadowing and mentoring opportunities and
possibly a variety of tasks.
Visit Commercial Compost Facility this summer?
Staff will look into coordinating a visit to the facility the City's organics go to.
2. Will most likely be in place of a meeting.
III. Haha Wakpadan / Bassett Creek Community Event
1. June 4, 2022 —11:00 — 2:00
2. Valley Community Presbyterian Church — 3100 Lilac Dr N.
iv. Free compost drop site worked well. The EC hopes that next time there will be more
advance and widespread notice using a variety of media.
7. Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Galonska, seconded by Commissioner Zuraff to adjourn the meeting at 8:36
pm and the motion carried.
ATTEST:
A—,
Carrie Nelson, Administrative Assistant Wendy Weiric , Chair