HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCMinutes_2021_03_10Wed 10, 2021, Sustainability council meeting
Present: Norma Nusz-Chandler, Paul Peterson, Betty L Beer, Brianna Kratz, Jennifer
McLaughlin, Robin Buterbaugh, Louis Hesler, Anna Barr, Stephanie Aurie. Representing the
City: Jacob Meshke, Representing the Public: Lawrence Novotny, guest: Mike Struck
Absent: Mike Lockrem, Ben Vukovich, Darcy Green
Approval of Agenda: Norman Miller moved and seconded by Robin Buterbaugh
(approved).
Approval of Minutes: Louis Hesler moved and seconded by Norma Miller
(approved).
Report by Jacob Meshke: Landfill director retirement, Covid-19 mask status &
county POD activity.
Sustainable City Growth Initiative: Mike Stuck, City Development.
-Two-way access for development road access
-Buffer yard between zoning lines
-5 ft. landscaping strips
-15th and 17th Ave development activity
Subcommittee Updates:
1. Marketing and Communication:
a. Hesler discussed changing the name of the group to Education and
Outreach.
2. Waste: Need for new subcommittee chair.
3. Energy:
a. Norman/Betty discussed April speaker from SDSU and communication
with BMU on electric car event and solar project.
4. Local foods:
a. Robin discussed Farmers Market, the Food Co-op, community gardens.
Updates from Liaisons:
a. Bicycle committee: has send out community survey.
b. Human Rights Commission: application by Jennifer to have Liaison from
this committee on the HRC.
c. CLEAR: Betty discussed the group and evaluating “Lighting”
improvement areas and resilient community.
Meeting adjourned: moved by Beer and second by Peterson (approved)
Respectfully submitted,
Paul L. Peterson