HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAgenda_2024_05_08Sustainability Council
City of Brookings
Meeting Agenda
Brookings City & County
Government Center
520 3rd St., Suite 230
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: (605) 692-6281
Fax: (605) 692-6907
Brookings City & County Government Center
520 3rd St., Room 300
4:00 PMWednesday, May 8, 2024
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Open Forum
At this time, any member of the public may request time on the agenda for an item not
listed. Items are typically scheduled for the end of the meeting; however, very brief
announcements or invitations will be allowed at this time.
5. City Update
6. Brookings High School Composting Presentation
7. Sustainability Conference presentation - Kiley/Samuel
8. Garden Discovery Planning (May 19)
9. Downtown at Sundown Planning (August 29 )
10. Grant Projects Discussion
11. Discussion & Action on Mission Statement Update
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a. Proposed Language: To champion sustainability in the heart of Brookings, our council unites
volunteers, businesses, and residents. We're committed to creating a resilient and
ecologically-conscious community, fostering environmental, social, and economic well-being. Through
education, innovation, and collaborative action, we strive for a greener, healthier, and more equitable
future. Join us in building a legacy of sustainability that reflects our pride in the City of Brookings and
inspires communities far beyond.
12. Updates/Reports from Subcommittees
a. Marketing and Communication
b. Climate Action Plan
c. Waste
d. Energy
e. Local Foods
13. Updates from Liaisons
a. Parks and Recreation Board
b. Human Rights Commission Liaison
14. Call for Future Agenda Items
15. Adjourn
Sustainability Council Members: Bruce Pengra, Cynthia Kunkel, Kyle Jamison, Louis Hesler, Albert Patin,
Samuel Krueger, Anthony Shanks, Robin Buterbaugh, VACANT, Emily Abele, Kiley Rath, and SDSU Student
Representative Valentyna Stopul. City Staff: Samantha Beckman, Assistant to the City Manager.
Assisted Listening Systems (ALS) are available upon request by contacting (605) 692-6281. If you require
additional assistance, alternative formats, and/or accessible locations consistent with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact Casey Bell, City ADA Coordinator and Human Resources Director, at (605)
692-6281 at least three working days prior to the meeting.
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