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Sustainability Council Meeting Minutes
Wednesday,April 10,2024 4:00 PM City &County Government Hall Room 300
Sustainability Council Members:Bruce Pengra,Cynthia Kunkel,Kyle Jamison,Louis Hesler,Albert
Patin,Samuel Krueger,Anthony Shanks,Robin Buterbaugh,Emily Abele,Kiley Rath,and SDSU
Student Representative Valentyna Stopul.City Staff:Samantha Beckman Assistant to the City
Manager.
1.Call to Order
Meeting called to order by L.Hesler
2.Approval of the Agenda
Moved:K.Rath Second:E.Abele
Aye:All Opposed:None
3.Approval of the Minutes
Moved:E.Ablele Second:K.Rath
Aye:All Opposed:None
4.Open Forum
At this time,any member of the public may request time on the agenda for an item not listed.Items are
not typically scheduled for the end of the meeting;however,very brief announcements of invitations
will be allowed at this time.
5.City Update
-SDSU Architecture students have been tasked with reimagining the library and
community activity center.Presentations are taking place in the city building April
10-11
-Spring bulky item pickup has started today through the 14th
-Purple heart city
-City Construction updates are shared on the city website
-The city council approved to carry over 2300 from the BSC 2023 budget.
-The city landfill is building an equipment housing building.
-42nd year of Brookings being recognized as a tree city recipient.
-Friends of the library book sale is happening taking place now through the 14th of
April
-Elections took place April 9th
-Piloting a new slurry seal on the streets.
-The Parks department has created a new trail map.
6.Stormwater Best Practices Program Update/Discussion
The City has met to discuss details.April 22 vouchers will go out for the
native plants initiative,as well as the launching of the rain barrel
website.In conjunction with this the No Mow May signs will also be
available to the public,as well as the start of the Tree Planting Initiative.
Rain barrels will be delivered the first week of June,and made available
for pickup on June 8th 10:00am-2:00pm
a.Garden Discovery Planning (May 19).
BSC has registered for a booth.A.Shanks will coordinate the details to
bring handout items.
7.Food Forest updates
BSC has agreed to pay for the signage to promote the Food Forest.
Potentially 3 signs.SDSU extension project for funding is underway with
R.Buterbaugh.McCrory Gardens has shown interest in partnering with
the BSC to create some form of Food Forest.
9.No Mow May Updates
The 100 signs have been delivered to the city building.The BSC is prepared to
approve the printing of more signs if needed.
Bee City Discussion:S.Krueger and V.Stopul will look into the details of this and
share a report at the next BSC meeting.
10.Action List for SDSU Students
a.SDSU old president's house:raised garden beds project.
b.Survey of bike rack placements around town
c.Check on whether or not there is currently a Sustainability Coordinator at SDSU?
SDSU Student Representative V.Stopul will check on this.
11.Discussion &Action on Mission Statement Update
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:Looking into Website update suggestions.
b.Climate Action Plan:No Updates
c.Waste:No Updates
d.Energy:No Updates
e.Local Foods:No Updates
14.Updates from Liaisons
a.Parks and Recreation Board:No Updates
b.Human Rights Commission Liaison:No Updates
Possibly add new Liaisons from the Historic Preservation Commission,and
the Planning Commission.S.Krueger and K.Jamison.
12.Call for Future Agenda Items
-Bee City
-Review subcommittee and liaison positions.
13.Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn
Moved:L.Hesler Second:K.Rath
Aye:All Opposed:None
Respectfully submitted,Samuel Krueger