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2021-8 AgendaSUSTAINBILITY COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda Thursday, August 26th, 2021, 7:00 pm Virtual via Webex Commission Members Staff/Others Liaisons Jeremy Barthels, Laura Durenberger-Grunow, Carolyn Engeldinger, Amanda Kueper, Alyssa Sanden, Brian Shaw Rachel Lindholm (Sustainability Specialist) Ben Whalen (City Council) Jenna Hanson (CSC) 1. Call to Order/Welcome 2. Approval of Minutes/Agenda  Regular Meeting Minutes: June 24th, 2021 3. Public Comment  Any resident comment and items not printed on agenda 4. Staff Reports  Organized Collection (Lindholm)  Other (Partners in Energy, Penn Fest, etc.) (Lindholm) 5. Discussion Items None 6. Action Items None 7. Committee Reports  Community Services Commission (CSC) (Hanson) 8. Next Meeting Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, 7:00 pm TBD 9. Adjournment REGULAR SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION MEETING TThhuurrssddaayy,, JJuunnee 2255,, 22002211 HHeerreeddiiaa RRoooomm,, CCiittyy HHaallll PRESENT COMMISSIONERS: Carolyn Engeldinger, Amanda Kueper, Alyssa Sanden, Brian Shaw, Jeremy Barthels STAFF: Rachel Lindholm, Neil Ruhland LIAISONS: Ben Whalen (City Council), Jenna Hanson (CSC) OTHER: Deirdre Coleman (PiE), Tami Gunderzik (Xcel Energy) ABSENT Laura Durenberger-Grunow, Kameron Murray Call to Order Kueper called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. Approval of Minutes/Agenda Engeldinger moved to approve the agenda and previous minutes, seconded by Sanden, approved by all. Public Comment None Staff Reports Discriminatory Covenants and the Just Deeds Project (Ruhland) Ruhland gave a presentation on racial covenants in Richfield, their history, how they still affect demographics in Richfield, and what residents can do to both continue the conversation and check into their own home’s history. Visit mappingprejudice.umn.edu or www.richfieldmn.gov/justdeeds for more information. Organized Collection (Lindholm) Lindholm gave an update on the communications process, including a citywide postcard to be mailed out soon, which allows residents to start signing up for curbside organics collection. A more comprehensive communications plan is in the works but mostly depends on other pieces of the process (like hauler information). The first steps in determining hauler zones/routes have been started. Other (Organics Drop-off, UWHM volunteering, WLNC volunteering) (Lindholm) The organics dumpster at Hope Church has been moved to House of Prayer Lutheran Church in the back parking lot off of Elliot Avenue. Contamination has been addressed and removed. Commissioners are invited to volunteer at the UWHM races, either in general or specifically with the organics/recycling/trash set -up. Those interested should connect with Rachel. The invasive species removal event proposed by Brian Shaw will be happening on 6/26. Commissioners were encouraged to attend and bring friends and family. Discussion Items Partners in Energy (Lindholm) Deirdre Coleman, Tami Gunderzik, and Rachel Lindholm gave a presentation on the PiE planning process and how Richfield’s Energy Action Plan came together. The focus areas were shared and the goals were explained, particularly what the data around avoiding emissions signifies. DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE SC Action Items Motion to recommend the Energy Action Plan to City Council (Lindholm) Kueper asked for a motion; Barthels moved and Engeldinger seconded. All present voted in favor. Committee Reports Community Services Commission (CSC) (Hanson) -All facilities are open to the public -“Lil’ Sparkler” Fourth of July celebration -Just Deeds program - systemic racism with housing covenants. Many parks have a covenant, including Wood Lake Nature Center. The CSC voted to discharge them at the last meeting. -Fall playground construction at Christian and Fremont parks. -Inclusive playground should be done in early July. A ribbon cutting ceremony and opening is being planned. Other/Next Meeting/Adjournment Next Meeting: Thursday, August 26, 7:00 pm, in the Heredia Room. Option for a call-in for public comment. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Sanden, seconded by Barthels. Meeting adjourned by Kueper at 8:26 pm.