HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-13 PACKET 06.1.PURPOSE: The purpose of the Environmental Commission is to assist and advise the Mayor,
City Councilm and City departments in matters relating to Cottage Grove's physical environment
including, but not limited to, the quality of air, water, and soil that affect the economic conditions,
general well being, and physical health of its citizens.
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A. The Environmental Commission will advise the C
by and released from the following organizations:
1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
2. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA);
3. Minnesota Department of
4. Minnesota Department of Natural
5. Any other federal c
relate to health and
B. The Environmental Cc
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1. Act as a conduit fqr,
officials on issues a
2. Act as an advocate
3. Promote sustainabl
4. Act in partnership v
that impact the well
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as toxic release inventory date (TRI);
environmental issues as they
the City on issues of environmental
The Commission will:
and education of Cottage Grove residents and government
:,ity's environmental health and well being;
cleanup and prevention of pollution with the City;
in Cottage Grove and sustainable city operations;
other agencies and organizations to promote policies and practices
ng of Cottage Grove residents;
5. Act in partnership with other agencies and organizations to promote policies and practices
that impact the well being of Cottage Grove businesses;
6. Act as environmental ambassadors to promote Cottage Grove as forward thinking and
acting on environmental issues;
7. Advise the Mayor and City Council on proposed legislation and policies that impact
Cottage Grove and its environment;
8. Advocate for the full enforcement of environmental laws;
9. Engage in public and community relations activities;
10. Recommend annual goals and an annual environmental action plan for the City of Cottage
Grove.
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Suggested items:
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1. GreenStep Cities — See additional items provided for potential work plan items.
2. Review wellhead protection plan.
3. Review all hazard plan (i.e.; flood preparedness, training, potential collaboration with
Public Safety Commission).
4. Create an environmental ordinance section for condensing, simplification and appropriate
nature given new empathies on environmental issues.
5. Improved shoreline management and education (what/where to plant native plants,
mowing policies, fertilizing near ponds, etc.).
6. Improved natural resource education and reestablishment of pre - settlement landscapes.
7. Lawn sprinkling restrictions and rain sensors for irrigation systems.
EDUCATION
Introduction
Suggested items:
1. Promote education of the public and gain more exposure.
2. Work collaboratively with surrounding communities and Wasf
larger vision.
3. Increase information on website and make information on the
access.
4. Look for more environmentally friendly
Public Works.
5. Resident guide which identifies and di:
waste, garbage collection.
6. Create specialty fliers for education.
7. Create a business guide for education'
8. Support and promote existing events:
9. Set up a booth and display at events it
10. Establish recycling in ; park$.
11. Promotion of alternative modes of Iran
walking, rollerblading, etc.).
12. Promoting "green or sustainable" com.
Define
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course and
disposal, recycling, hazardous
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t, Arbor Day, Spring Clean -up.
Festival.
in the community (bicycling,
and residential building.
plan (short -term and long -range goals).
County to share in a
to find and
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Define how to measure, gauge or evaluate effectiveness.