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MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
MARCH 2, 2010
5:00 P.M.
CITY HALL ANNEX, 1300 MAIN, CONFERENCE ROOM # 1
Wayne Klostermann called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mike Buelow, Wayne Klostermann, Joe Suarez, Gayle
Walter and Chad Oberdoerster
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ed Cawley. One seat remains vacant
STAFF PRESENT:
Mary Rose Corrigan, Jon Brown, Don Vogt
Joe Suarez completed the Certification of Compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings
Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mike Buelow moved to accept the Minutes of the January 5, 2010 meeting. Joe Suarez
seconded the motion. Minutes were approved by a 5 – 0 by roll call vote.
TEST AGENDA:
Wayne Klostermann asked to add Dubuque 2.0 to agenda. It was stated this would be
covered under the “Sustainability” agenda item. Mike Buelow moved to approve the
agenda as published. Joe Suarez seconded the motion. Motion was approved by a 5-
0 roll call vote.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Car Wash Policy.
Mary Rose Corrigan stated the City Council had received and filed the Commission’s letter. No
staff action occurred as of this time. She will check on the Council’s direction. Wayne
Klostermann stated that the Commission may want to remind the Council and write another
letter. Chad Oberdoerster moved to draft another letter to the City Council. Joe Suarez
seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 5 – 0 roll call vote.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
OLD BUSINESS.
1. Sustainability.
Mary Rose Corrigan met with various staff members about the Commission’s role in
sustainability. She stated that Justin Thiltgen will address the Commission and give an
overview of Dubuque 2.0 in April. He may ask for a representative from the
Commission. In May, Cori Burbach will address the Commission regarding the City’s
greenhouse gas inventory process, and the ESAC’s oversight of this process.
Chad Oberdoester stated that he has spoken to various people who were involved with
the Sustainability Task Force that feel that they have been left out of Dubuque 2.0. The
April Dubuque 2.0 presentation may clarify this issue.
A discussion followed regarding what the Commission’s role in the Dubuque 2.0
process could be. It was generally accepted that the Commission could be a conduit for
groups or people to bring their ideas, opinions, etc. Then the Commission could decide
to make or not make recommendations to Dubuque 2.0 or the City Council.
There is a Dubuque 2.0 meeting on March 18, 2010 at 3:30 at the Community
Foundation of Greater Dubuque in the Roshek Building and the public is welcome.
2. Urban Deer Management Program.
Mary Rose passed out information related to the deer hunt and aerial survey. She
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stated that the Chili Supper is March 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Bunker Hill. The hunters will
give input at this meeting and Commissioners are invited to attend.
She stated that the aerial survey indicates that the deer numbers went up. One of the
possible reasons is that in a harsh winter, deer travel further for food and into town
where it is easier to find food. Another reason is in previous surveys, Zone L never had
much counted and Zones J and K have expanded due to the city limits expanding.
Following boundaries with no visible markers is very hard.
A short discussion took place about the deer counts and the coyote incentive. There
were five coyotes harvested by hunters. A suggestion as been made that hunters could
harvest coyotes year-round.
Chad Oberdoerster moved to accept the deer management plan information. Mike
Buelow seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 5 – 0 roll call vote.
Wayne Klostermann asked Jon Brown about progress with the Water Pollution Control
Plan. Jon stated that progress is being made. The IDNR will review the plans and,
hopefully, approve within thirty days. He’s hoping construction can start in July.
Wayne Klostermann asked Don Vogt about the landfill methane project. Don stated
that they are still waiting to hear from the IDNR. He stated that the gas collection
system will be initiated sometime this summer if everything goes as planned. A short
question and answer discussion took place.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC:
No one present to address the Commission.
CLARIFICATION OF TASKS:
Mary Rose Corrigan will draft another letter from the Commission for Wayne
Klostermann’s signature regarding fundraising car washes.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Sustainability. Deer program.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
April 6, 2010.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mike Buelow moved to adjourn the meeting. Gayle Walter seconded the motion. There
being no discussion, Motion was approved by a 5-0 roll call vote at 5:47 p.m.
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