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Sustainability Council Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 4:00 PM Virtual
Sustainability Council Members: Darcy Green, VACANT, Ben Vukovich, Louis Hesler, Albert Patin, Norma Nusz
Chandler, Jennifer McLaughlin, Robin Buterbaugh, Betty Beer, Emily Abele, Anna Barr, and SDSU Student
Representative Samuel Krueger. City Staff: Jacob Meshke, Assistant City Manager, Paul Briseno.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda
Motion: A. Patin Second: N. Nusz-Chandler
3. Approval of the Minutes
Motion: A. Patin Second: N. Nusz-Chandler
4. Open Forum
Introduction of new Student representative, Samuel Krueger
5. Guest Speaker - Robin Buterbaugh, City/County Rain Garden Project
City/county building site 364,000 gallons of runoff per year
For this project, put in earth berm with stone protection, stone channel with
underdrain pipe, and put in native plants around the channel to help handle the higher water
amounts.
Specific plants used based on plant characteristics and ecological benefits.
6. City Update
Passed budget plan for city yesterday
Rezoning happening at new interchange – think about walkability of communities
- Think about greenspace requirements and sustainability options
Park master plan accepted 2 weeks ago
Working on bike master plan and working on increasing trails
Got first plug in hybrid car; looking at getting biodiesel in the future
7. Future Sustainability Council Leadership (Chair and Vice Chair)
Will do elections at next meeting – think about if any of these positions would be
right for you.
Chair: Runs the meetings, is main contact for city, included in all city emails, doing
interviews, is go to person for all things sustainability, go to person to present to city council
(estimate 5-10 hours per month)
Vice Chair: Helps with running the meetings in Chair’s absence, organizing
administrative duties
Minutes taker: Recording basics and details of meetings
8. Discussion and Possible Action on 2021 Budget
- Signs for reducing waste ($385 for 100 signs) and table toppers: Vote to approve up to
$1500.
- Motion: L. Hesler Second: E. Abele
- Sign for retention garden: Robin will get quote and send out graphics by email
9. Updates/Reports from Subcommittees
a. Marketing and Communication: Putting out recycling ad on 11/15, one from Energy conservation
subcommittee, and then a couple for Christmas. Mayor’s award coming on 12/2, 5-8pm – need someone
to present – let Jennifer know by the end of the week if you want to do this.
b. Waste: No updates.
c. Energy: Working on energy conservation ad. Meetings monthly currently with BMU and Dr. McTaggert
d. Local Foods: Survey results back for Community Gardens location expansion: Results 31
respondents; transportation not a huge barrier, but big interest in additional smaller community gardens
(77%). Variety of locations respondents interested in.
10. Updates from Liaisons
a. Bicycle Committee: No updates
b. Human Rights Comm ission: Training session in last month. Water panel last month – great
attendance.
c. CLEAR: No updates
11. Call for Future Agenda Items
12. Adjourn
Respectfully submitted, Emily Abele