Minutes Environ Steward Adv 1 6 MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
JANUARY 6, 2004
4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL ANNEX, 1300 MAIN, CONFERENCE ROOM # 1
Mike Buelow called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michael Buelow, John Nemmers, Andrea Bixler, Stephanie
Beecher, Wayne Klosterman
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Daniel Calvert, Joseph Suarez
STAFF PRESENT:
Mary Rose Corrigan, Don Vogt, Kyle Kritz
Mary Rose Corrigan completed the Certification of Compliance with the Iowa Open
Meetings Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
John Nemmers moved to approve the amended Minutes of the December 2,
2003 meeting. Andrea Bixler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TEST AGENDA:
John Nemmbers moved to approve the agenda. Wayne Klosterman seconded
the motion. The agenda was approved unanimously.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Stormwater Management.
Mike Buelow gave the floor to Wayne Klosterman. Wayne gave a brief overview
of the information and draft letter that he and Andrea composed which was sent
to Commissioners in their packets. Mike Buelow asked about the renovation
section, i.e. square footage, and whether or not the Commission should look at
incorporating this in the Building Code. John Nemmers stated that he thought
that the BMP initials should be spelled out because everyone does not know
them. Kyle Kritz, Planning & Zoning, told Commissioners there are a couple
ways to address BMPs. He briefed the Commission on the site review process
and the departments involved in the process, i.e. Building, Engineering, etc.
Mary Rose Corrigan suggested that one way to achieve the desired outcome
was to incorporate the BMPs into current staff procedures and codes, if possible.
Kyle agreed. Wayne stated that at the present time, erosion control only
applies to new, not existing, development. Kyle verified this, but added that an
addendum could be added to the Building Code.
A general discussion took place about erosion control and the best way to
incorporate the changes. John Nemmers asked who is in charge of erosion
control. Mary Rose stated that Engineering is drafting an ordinance.
Mike Buelow suggested the Commission draft a letter to the City Council
suggesting incorporation of the BMPs into existing ordinances. Mary Rose will
draft this with Wayne Klosterman. The letter will be available prior to the
February meeting in order for Commission to approve and send the letter to the
City Council.
Wayne passed around some brochures about classes coming up in Des Moines
on economic development and the environment.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Site Review Process - Kyle Kritz.
Kyle explained what the City's plan review process. He stated that changes
could be made quickly once ordinances are in place. He stated that staff works
with developers to solve any problems. A question and answer period took
place in which Kyle answered Commissioners' questions about the whole
process.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Deer Program.
Mary Rose Corrigan stated that at her last check, 86 deer had been harvested.
NEW BUSINESS
:
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC:
No one present to address the Commission.
CLARIFICATION OF TASKS:
Mary Rose Corrigan and Wayne Klosterman will work on the draft letter to the
City Council and e-mail it to Commissioners before the February meeting.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
February 3, 2004.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Stormwater management.
ADJOURNMENT:
Andrea Bixler moved to adjourn the meeting. John Nemmers seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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