Minutes ESA Commission 5 1 07
MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
MAY 1, 2007
4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL ANNEX, 1300 MAIN, CONFERENCE ROOM # 1
John Nemmers called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Claire Miller, Wayne Klostermann, Sr. Mary Clare O'Toole,
Gayle Gross, Joe Suarez, John Nemmers
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mike Buelow
STAFF PRESENT:
Mary Rose Corrigan, Jon Brown
Mary Rose Corrigan completed the Certification of Compliance with the Iowa Open
Meetings Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Wayne Klostermann moved to accept the Minutes of the April 3, 2007 meeting. Claire
Miller seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TEST AGENDA:
Joe Suarez moved to accept the agenda. Wayne Klostermann seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Committee Reports.
Developers Roundtable
- (Mike Buelow) - No report
Stormwater/Erosion Control Committee
- (Sr. Mary Clare O'Toole) - no report. She said
that she had not been notified of any meetings.
Bluffland Advisory Committee
- (John Nemmers) - John stated that last meeting had been in
March.
Comprehensive Plan Update
- (Joe Suarez) - no report.
Unified Development Code Citizen Advisory Committee
- (Wayne Klostermann)- Wayne
reported that the "Big Box" Ordinance passed the City Council. He answered various questions
regarding specifics of the ordinance.
A number of Commissioners stated that they had not received notices of the meetings they were
assigned to.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
1. Deer Program
Mary Rose Corrigan informed the Commissioners that the Deer Plan will be on the next
City Council Agenda. She told the Commissioners that the Deer Plan is the same as
last year and that there was also a letter forwarded from the Commission stating their
recommendation if the deer numbers are not reduced next year. John Nemmers asked
what the IDNR's position was on the elevated deer numbers. Mary Rose told the
Commission that the IDNR was not concerned because of the variables that exist in the
survey, i.e., weather, time of day, 10-15% error rate, etc.
2. Keep Dubuque Beautiful.
The Commissioners stated that they get the information from this group. Mary Rose
asked the Commissioners to encourage participation.
3. Emerald Ash Borer.
A brief discussion took place about the subject and the news reports that a local retailer
was selling firewood that was quarantined. IDNR was requesting people burn the wood
as soon as possible.
4. Water Pollution Control Plant RFP.
John Nemmers asked Jon Brown to report on the results of the RFP on facility design.
Jon distributed copies of the winning proposal. He stated that five firms had strong
proposals. The selected firm had the best "green" or holistic approach and will be
submitted to the City Council for approval. Jon gave a brief overview of the procedure
that will take place, i.e., public meetings, cost analysis, and a final public hearing. He
also answered the Commissioners questions about the process. He stated the ESAC
could be involved in some meetings if the City Council directs the Commission. Jon will
keep the Commission informed.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC:
No one present to address the Commission.
CLARIFICATION OF TASKS:
Reports from Commissioners on boards/commission meetings (can be e-mailed to
Chris for inclusion in the packets.)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Board/Commission reports.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
June 5, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT:
Sister Mary Clare O'Toole moved to adjourn the meeting. Joe Suarez seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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