NRC meeting minutes 05112022
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Wednesday, May 11, 2022- 6:00 P.M.
Mendota Heights City Hall-Council Chambers
1. Call to Order – Coordinator Spreiter called the meeting to order at 6:02pm.
2. Roll Call – The following Commissioners were present: Commissioners Swank, Husbands,
Tupper, Stein, Fahnhorst, McCaslin. Absent: Commissioner Quick (note she listened into the
meeting). Staff present: Natural Resources Coordinator Krista Spreiter, Assistant City
Administrator Kelly Torkelson, City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson, Public Works Director
Ryan Ruzek.
3. Pledge of Allegiance – Pledge of Allegiance was recited
4. New Business
a. Commission Introductions
Commissioners shared introductions and discussed what about Mendota Heights
natural resources they were proud of, what about Mendota Heights Natural Resources
they were concerned about and what things they were excited to work on as a
commission.
b. Commission Orientation
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Torkelson presented a commission orientation
including outlining scope and charge for the commission from the city council, roles and
responsibilities of the commission, open meeting law, parliamentary procedure, and
data practices.
c. Comprehensive Plan: Chapter 7 Overview
Natural Resources Coordinator Krista Spreiter presented an overview of the
comprehensive plan: Chapter 7
5. Staff Announcements
Natural Resources Coordinator Spreiter: Shared that the tree sale and compost pick up is the
next weekend. In addition, she shared that the City Council was going to be accepting the
Natural Resources Management Plan at their upcoming meeting. The City also got a lawns
to legumes grant for neighborhoods.
Assistant City Administrator shared that the city was currently promoting No Mow May to
support pollinators in the city and she encouraged the commission to follow the city’s social
media and Friday News e-news newsletter.
6. Commission Comments
None
7. Adjourn
Commissioner Swank moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45pm. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Husbands.
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Guidelines for Citizen Comment Period: The Citizen Comments section of the agenda provides an opportunity for the public to
address the commission on items which are not on the agenda. All are welcome to speak.
Comments should be directed to the Chair. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes per person and topic; presentations which
are longer than five minutes will need to be scheduled with the Recreation Program Coordinator to appear on a future Parks
and Recreation commission agenda. Comments should not be repetitious.
Citizen comments may not be used to air personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for
political campaign purposes. Commissioners will not enter into a dialogue with citizens, nor will any decisions be made at that
presentation.
Questions from the Commission will be for clarification only. Citizen comments will not be used as a time for problem solving or
reacting to the comments made, but rather for hearing the citizen for information only. If appropriate, the Chair may assign
staff for follow up to the issues raised.