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August 22, 2022 — 6:30 pm
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Weirich at 6:33 pm.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Wendy Weirich, Tonia Galonska, Dawn Hill, Debra Yahle, Jim Stremel, Scott
Seys
Commissioners absent: Rachel Zuraff; Shannon Hansen
Council Members present: Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: Eric Eckman, Environmental Resources Supervisor;
Carrie Nelson, Engineering Assistant.
3. Approval of Agenda
MOTION by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Seys to approve the agenda for August 22,
2022 and the motion carried with the following change:
• Move 7A to #5.
4. Approval of June 27, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Stremel, seconded by Commissioner Galonska to approve the minutes of
June 27, 2022 as submitted and the motion carried with the following change:
• Change Hilll to Hill under 3. Approval of Agenda
S. Land Acknowledgement Actions — Bassett Creek Oral History
A. Commissioners watched a Power Point presentation given by Crystal Boyd about the Bassett
Creek Oral History Project.
i. Collaborators —14 Narrators. The Church and Hennepin History Museum are official
partners. A lot of support from the GV Historical Society and the BCWMC.
ii. Is there a need to change the name of Bassett Creek Watershed?
1. Finish transcript and interviews to see if this is a priority of the Native people.
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iii. Release party?
1. June 4 was supposed to serve this purpose. There will be a press release to share
all the info. The Hennepin History Museum will have all the info on site and will
have it in the archives. They are working on having the recordings and
transcripts online as well.
iv. Looking to use indigenous graphic designers and web developers to help build a page on
the City website for the Land Acknowledgement.
v. Possible for an opportunity to put an article in the City Newsletter.
vi. Future BAEGV forum topic.
6. Old Business
A. Environmental Justice Collaboration
i. Commissioners discussed the updated final version of the Environmental Justice
Prioritization Map.
1. The map is done by Census block. Certain developments without many factors
may show up in an area with multiple factors because it's located in a census
block with a lot of factors. These areas can be dug into more deeply to identify
which locations could benefit from an EC project.
2. The map will now go to the subcommittee and DEIC for their input. Once we
have their approval we can possibly move forward with a joint resolution.
3. Should we put the Land Acknowledgement Statement on the map somewhere?
1. Statement is more specific to the Native population and the map is
focused more on prioritization of resources to address inequities with
respect to green infrastructure and climate impacts.
2. We can discuss this with Kiarra. Perhaps a separate map effort would be
appropriate.
ii. Could we tie into the DEIC's November event or possibly into future quarterly events?
iii. Should we look at updating the map every 4-5 years?
1. Yes, or sooner if the data warrants it.
iv. Could the EC/DEIC partner on a monument or stone to be place near City Hall or Bassett
Creek talking about the Dakota people and the importance of Bassett Creek and the
Watershed. This will be discussed with Kiarra and the DEIC and brought back to the EC.
7. New Business
A. Program/Project Updates
i. 2024 Bassett Creek Restoration Project - Regent Ave to GV Rd
1. Same as Briarwood stream project?
1. Briarwood was restored about 2010. This project is further east.
2. This will be both private and public land and the study will prioritize areas
needing the most restoration. There are areas where people are losing property
and soil is being deposited into the stream.
3. The Watershed approved starting a feasibility study.
4. The Watershed will be leading this project and the City will be collaborating.
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1. The City will help lead the public engagement.
5. Construction will start fall/winter 2024.
B. Council Updates
i. The City of Golden Valley and its Public Works Department received a Chloride
Reduction Leadership Award from Bolton & Menk for its industry leading work in
chloride reduction.
ii. The Affordable Housing Project will look at using remnant parcels given to the City from
MnDot and will focus on Single Family Homes and the Land Trust Model for ownership.
iii. Our new Police Chief, Virgil Green, was sworn in on September 6, 2022.
C. Other Business
8. Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Galonska, seconded by Commissioner Stremel to adjourn the meeting at 8:37
pm and the motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Carrie Nelson, Administrative Assistant Wendy Weirich, Chair