Ord 572 Natural Resources Commission CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 572
AN ORDINANCE ADDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 5, OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, CONCERNING ESTABLISHING A
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights,Minnesota, does hereby ordain:
Section 1. COMMISSION ESTABLISHED
The Natural Resources Commission for the city is hereby established.
Section 2. COMPOSITION; APPOINTMENT; TERMS OF OFFICE:
The Natural Resources Commission shall consist of seven (7)residents of the city, appointed by the
mayor with the consent of the majority of the members of the city council. The members shall serve terms
of three(3)years. The terms shall be staggered so that terms of two(2)members shall expire each year.
No member shall be appointed to more than three(3) consecutive full teens. A member appointed to fill
an unexpired term on the commission may be appointed to serve three(3) consecutive terms after
completing the unexpired term, but in no case shall the individual serve more than eleven(11)
consecutive years. The term limits imposed in this section apply to service on the Natural Resources
Commission and shall not be deemed to restrict an individual from being appointed to a different city
commission after completing three(3)or fewer consecutive terms on the Natural Resources Commission.
Council may, in its discretion, appoint an individual who has already completed three(3)terms on the
commission, but in no case shall the appointment be effective until twelve(12) months after that
individual has completed his/her third term.
Section 3. OFFICERS:
The first meeting of each year shall be an organizational meeting at which the commission shall elect a
chairperson and a vice chairperson from among its members. The terms of such officers shall be for a
period of one year.
Section 4.VACANCIES IN OFFICE:
A. Causes For Vacancy: Any of the following may cause the office of a member to become vacated:
1. Death;
2. Disability or failure to serve,as shown by failure to attend four(4)regularly scheduled
meetings in any one calendar year;
3. Removal of residence from the city;
4. Resignation in writing; or
5. Behavior deemed inappropriate by the city council.
B. Filling Vacancies: Vacancies shall be filled as soon as possible for the unexpired portion of the
term by the mayor with the consent of the majority of the members of the city council.
Section 5.MEETINGS;PROCEDURES; RECORDS:
The commission shall hold at least one meeting each month at a time regularly established and approved
by the city council and may add additional special meetings if necessary to conduct its business. The
commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions,
transactions and findings,which record shall be maintained as a public record. The commission shall
submit to the city council a true and correct copy of all of its minutes,recommendations and other reports.
Section 6. POWERS AND DUTIES:
The Natural Resources Commission shall:
A. Advise the city council on matters pertaining to Natural Resources, sustainability, environmental
and climate stewardship, and opportunities for the advancement of those areas including
recommending policies and initiatives that enhance and preserve natural resources within Mendota
Heights.
B. If requested by the City Council, will prepare and assess plans, policies, goals, and ordinances for
the acquisition,enhancement, or preservation of natural resources in the City of Mendota Heights.
Section 7. COMPENSATION:
The members of the Natural Resources Commission shall be paid a stipend for each meeting they attend.
The stipend amount is set by the city council.
This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after the date of its passage and publication.
Adopted and ordained into an Ordinance this 2,d day of February, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
StephanielLevine,Mayor
ATTEST
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Lorri Smith, City Clerk
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SUMMARY PUBLICATION
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 572
AN ORDINANCE ADDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 5,TO THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, CONCERNING ESTABLISHING A
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, does hereby establish a Natural
Resources Commission.
The complete text of this Ordinance may be obtained at the Mendota Heights City Hall or
from the City's website at www.mendotaheightsnin.gov.
Adopted this 2 d day of February, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Is/Stephanie Levine, Mayor
Attest:
Isl Lorri Smith, City Cleric