Minutes Environ. Steward. 10 3 06
MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 3, 2006
4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL ANNEX, 1300 MAIN, CONFERENCE ROOM # 1
Joseph Suarez called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joseph Suarez, Sister Mary Clare O'Toole, Claire Miller,
Gayle Casel
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mike Buelow, Wayne Klostermann, John Nemmers
STAFF PRESENT: Mary Rose Corrigan, Don Vogt
Joseph Suarez volunteered to Chair the meeting due to the absence of both the Chair
and Vice-chair.
Mary Rose Corrigan completed the Certification of Compliance with the Iowa Open
Meetings Law.
The Commission welcomed new Commissioner Gayle Casel and introductions were
made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Sister Mary Clare O'Toole moved to accept the Minutes of the September 5,2006
meeting. Clair Miller seconded the motion. Sister Mary Clare O'Toole moved to accept
the Minutes of the September 20, 2006 meeting. Gayle Casel seconded the motion.
Both motions passed unanimously.
TEST AGENDA:
Sister Mary Clare O'Toole moved to accept the revised agenda as distributed. Gayle
Casel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
1. Kyoto Protocol.
Mary Rose Corrigan gave background information to Gayle Casel. She stated that she
could not find information on what other cities have passed the Kyoto Protocol locally.
Joseph Suarez had also done some investigation and could not find anything. A short
discussion took place, and it was generally agreed that a possible path to take would be
to become involved in the "Green Community" process which the City is looking into.
The Commission decided it would review and provide input in the "Green" process.
Mary Rose explained that City staff is just starting and the first meeting is on October 4.
She'll provide the Commission with information on the process.
Joseph Suarez moved the Commission wait for report on the Green Community
process before making a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Kyoto
Protocol. Sister Mary Clare O'Toole seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
The Commission briefly discussed various development projects.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance.
Mary Rose Corrigan stated the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance will possibly
go to the City Council on the first meeting in November.
2. Goal Setting Wrap-up.
Mary Rose Corrigan told the Commission that she sent a memo to the City Manager
and recapped which Commissioner would participate on which group. She stated that
she expected that the City Manager would forward the information on to the City
Council.
3. Deer Management Program.
As of today, thirty-five deer have been harvested. It looks like we're on a pace to have
better results than last year, probably due to the early start to the season and other
adjustments to the program.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC:
No one present to address the Commission.
CLARIFICATION OF TASKS:
Mary Rose Corrigan will forward information regarding the Green Community process to
the Commission. She will also inform staff responsible which Environmental
Stewardship Advisory Commissioner will participate on their advisory boards, etc.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Deron Muehring will have information for the Commission on the NPDES Post
Construction Ordinance. Green Community item will also be placed on the agenda.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
November 7, 2006.
ADJOURNMENT:
Gayle Casel moved to adjourn the meeting. Claire Miller seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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