NRC Packet 04122023NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION AGENDA MENDOTA HEIGHTS CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
6:00 p.m.
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Adopt Agenda
4.Approval of Minutes
a.March Minutes
b.Joint Work Session Minutes
5.Citizen Comment Period (for items not on the agenda)
6.New Business
a.GreenStep Cities Update
b.Q1 Workplan Status Report
c.Touch-a-Truck Event Update
d.Tree of the Month Update
e.Natural Resources 2023 Tree City Designation Fund
7.Old Business
a.Pollinator Awareness Month Update
b.Committee Reports – Workplan•Ordinance and Policy Development•Education and Outreach•Urban Forestry•Green Steps•Sustainability
8.Staff Announcements
9.Commission Comments
10.Adjourn
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Wednesday, March 8, 2023- 6:00 P.M.
Mendota Heights City Hall-Council Chambers
DRAFT Minutes
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Natural Resources Commission was held on Wednesday,
March 8, 2023, at Mendota Heights City Hall; 1101 Victoria Curve.
1.Call to Order
Chair Swank called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
2.Roll Call
Coordinator Spreiter called the roll. Commissioners present: Fahnhorst, McCaslin, Husbands,
Swank, Tupper, and Stein. Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Quick and Student
Commissioner Byrnes. Staff present: Natural Resources Coordinator Krista Spreiter and Assistant
City Administrator Kelly Torkelson.
3.Adopt Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda by Stein, second by Tupper.
Motion passed 6-0.
4.Approval of Minutes
a.Approve meeting minutes from the February 8, 2023 Natural Resources Commission Meeting
Motion to approved the minutes by Husbands, seconded by Fahnhorst.
Motion passed 6-0.
5.Citizen Comment Period (for items not on the agenda)
Chair Swank invited residents to come to attend the Natural Resources Commission meeting and
to share thoughts with the commission. No one came forward for comment.
6.New Business
a.Review updated city website
Assistant City Administrator Torkelson shared information regarding the new City website and
its new redesign features; including a highlighted department page for Parks and Natural
Resources.
Vice chair Tupper commented that she appreciated the updated website and noted it looked
really clean and easy to use.
b.Green Steps Update
Natural Resources Coordinator Spreiter noted that Recycling Coordinator Selstad has been
working to advance the City within the Green Steps program, where we currently sit at step 1
of 5. Coordinator Selstad is reporting the many activities that the City has already completed.
If the City moves to Step 2, the City would be recognized at the League of MN Cities
conference in June. She is also working with the Green Steps workgroup and will be
attending a work session with City Council.
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Commissioner Tupper asked if the Green Steps workgroup should pause until after the work
session with City Council.
Coordinator Spreiter suggested they wait until after the work session.
c.Pollinator Awareness Month
Coordinator Spreiter noted the City will participate in “Pollinator Awareness Month” for the
month of May. Staff will share a topic each week in the Friday News publication, as well as
tips on social media. She is working on yard signs available for residents, as well as a coloring
contest for kids.
Commissioner Husbands noted that the City’s annual “Touch-A-Truck” event would be a good
spot to advertise. She also suggested educating residents on best practices for lawn care.
Chair Swank suggested educating residents on alternatives for pesticide and herbicide use; in
which Student Commissioner Byrnes will share more research and information on upcoming.
Commissioner Stein expressed support for the City’s new holistic approach and ideas.
Commissioner Husbands added information regarding pollinators and insects and their
benefits to the food chain. This could be a way to involve children more too.
Commissioner McCaslin noted that he liked the tip of the day plan and suggested interviewing
a resident who follows pollinator-friendly actions, as well as highlighting all the things that the
City is doing to support pollinators.
d.Earth and Arbor Day Event
Coordinator Spreiter noted the City will hold Earth and Arbor day on April 29 from 9:00am-
12:00pm. There will be a city-wide parks and open space clean up for residents to participate
in; the City will pick up any collected items. Residents can also stop by City Hall to learn more
about natural resources topics, as well as participate in drawings for prizes. From 1:30-
3:00pm there will be a volunteer planting event at Valley View Heights Park. In order to
volunteer residents should sign up on the City’s volunteer webpage.
Commissioner Stein asked if the Commission could help during this event. Coordinator
Spreiter will follow up with the Commission regarding supporting tasks.
Assistant City Administrator Torkelson urged the Commissioners to share the event on social
media and spread the word.
Commissioner Husbands noted the difference and location of Valley View Park vs. Valley Park.
She also asked if the prior buckthorn removal event could be included in this event as a way to
attend to the project.
Coordinator Spreiter noted that she’ll look at future dates to revisit that project.
Chair Swank suggested the Commission take turns at the events in order to ensure adequate
coverage.
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7. Old Business
a. Commission Processes and Procedures
Assistant City Administrator Torkelson revisited the Commission’s processes and procedure as
they come up on one year of existence. She reviewed how items get added to the agendas,
the budget process, and open meeting law.
Chair Swank noted some tips for mentally separating commission vs council work.
b. Committee Reports – Workplan
• Ordinance and Policy Development
Commissioner Fahnhorst and Commissioner Stein shared their focused review of some
City Ordinances such as the tree ordinance.
• Education and Outreach
Chair Swank noted they discussed Pollinator Awareness Month and a more formalized
recognition for residents with pollinator-friendly yards. They are looking at engagement
materials aimed at children. They will meet on a monthly basis.
Commissioner Tupper added they’ll have more content regarding May events at the next
meeting.
Commissioner Fahnhorst commented that he liked the pollinator-friendly
outreach and suggested they track more details about residents’ projects.
Commissioner McCaslin suggested the committee also recognize residents without yards
but who still adhere to pollinator-friendly practices.
Commissioner Stein mentioned the planting along Victoria Road that could potentially be
a community garden with opportunity for education.
• Urban Forestry
This committee hasn’t met yet.
• Green Steps
Chair Swank will set up a meeting soon to continue this work.
• Sustainability
Commissioner Stein commented on ways that the City can be more energy-efficient and
save money. He shared information regarding a rebate program with Xcel Energy.
Chair Swank suggested the commission help get information out to residents for
awareness.
Commissioner Fahnhorst suggested adding links on the website.
8. Staff Announcements
Coordinator Spreiter noted that the Tree Sale sold out within a few hours. Fifty-seven residents
ordered trees and those can be picked up at Public Works on May 13th from 9:00am-12:00pm. The
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City is holding a rain barrel and compost bin sale with the same pick up date and time.
9. Commission Comments
Commissioner Husbands noted information regarding the 2023 Environmental Commissions
Conference. She recommends the Commission discuss more and attend if possible.
10. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Stein, second by McCaslin.
Motion passes 6-0.
Chair Swank adjourned the meeting at 7:07pm.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
AND
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
JOINT COMMISSION WORK SESSION
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:00 p.m. City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights
DRAFT Minutes
In attendance: Chair Swank, Vice Chair Tupper, Commissioners Stein, Fahnhorst, McCaslin,
Quick, Student Commissioner Stella Byrnes; Chair Blanks, Vice Chair Muller, Commissioners Schifsky, Toth, Hanson and Student Commissioner Meg Murphy.
Staff in attendance: Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence, Natural Resources
Coordinator Krista Spreiter, Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek and Assistant City Administrator Kelly Torkelson.
1. Call to Order
Chair Blanks called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Discussion
a. Introduction and Review of Commission Work Plans
Parks and Recreation Manager Lawrence reviewed the Parks and Recreation Commission workplan. Natural Resources Coordinator Spreiter reviewed the
Natural Resources Commission workplan.
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Commissioners’ discussion included natural resources points of interest on the updated trail map, exploring the inclusion of a memorial trail within the city, a
donation program to encourage people to use the trails, and opportunities to partner with other local public agencies to promote natural resources projects into
other CIP projects.
Chair Blanks asked for an update from staff on whether we were looking at bringing on a full-time recycling/sustainability coordinator.
b. Park Sign Landscaping
Coordinator Spreiter reviewed the current park sign landscaping program. Staff have been working to incorporate pollinator friendly landscaping in these projects while
still maintaining the function and the aesthetics of the signs.
Commissioners discussed what types of plants are used around the signs and opportunities for education about native plantings.
c. Park Improvement Project Collaboration
Parks and Recreation Manager Lawrence reviewed the park improvement projects
budgeted for 2023 and presented potential collaboration opportunities between the commissions in relation to these projects.
Commissioners discussed interest in adding electric charging stations at parks. Commissioners discussed the potential of signage with QR codes, which could
include an opportunity for residents to give feedback or provide ideas for future park projects, in addition to providing educational opportunities for park users.
d. Natural Resources Site Tour
Coordinator Spreiter reviewed that the Natural Resources Commission will be hosting a site tour; many of these sites are in parks and invited the parks commission to join
the tour.
e. Pollinator Awareness Month
Coordinator Spreiter shared that the City is working to finalize details for a Pollinator Awareness Month in May. Commissioners shared some confusion from last year’s “No
Mow May” campaign and how there was interest in expanding education around the initiative.
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f. Event Collaboration
Parks and Recreation Manager Lawrence shared an update on upcoming Parks and
Recreation Events and opportunities for the commissioners to participate at the event in community engagement.
g. Tree Donation Program
Parks and Recreation Manager Lawrence shared a potential initiative to build a tree
donation program and sought feedback from commissioners if there was interest. Coordinator Spreiter shared that we have this as a current informal program.
Commissioners expressed interest in a digital memorial page where people could share stories about loved one’s who they had donated trees for. Commissioners
expressed interest in different tiers of participation; a basic donation, a memorial, and a plaque, as separate investments for donation.
3. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn Commissioner Quick
Commissioner Muller Motion Passed 11-0
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DATE: April 12, 2023
TO: Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Courtney Selstad, Recycling Coordinator
SUBJECT: GreenStep Cities update
Background:
Per Goal 4 of the 2023 Natural Resources Commission Work Plan, city staff are working to
advance Mendota Heights in the GreenStep Cities (GSC) program. Mendota Heights began
participation in GSC by adopting a city resolution in March 2021, thus completing Step 1.
There are almost 300 different activities that earn credit towards the GSC program. There are
required components in several categories, supplemented by optional actions of the city’s
choosing. A city achieves Steps 2 and 3 when a specific combination of those activities are
completed and reported. Steps 4 and 5 are achieved through a comprehensive set of data
reporting and improvements on key metrics.
Update:
The required number of best practice activities have been reported in the GSC system to advance
Mendota Heights to Step 2! Step advancements are announced publicly by the GSC program in
May as well as at the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference in June.
If you are interested in seeing the activities that were reported thus far, visit
https://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/city-detail/12263. Please note that the GSC website will be
updated to reflect the advancement to Step 2 in June.
City staff are working with the City Council to get feedback on priority areas and determining
next steps.
Requested Action: None at this time.
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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
April 12, 2023
Natural Resources Commission
Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator
Q1 Workplan Status Report
Background
A work plan can guide accountability and resource allocation for the Commission and help to
move through commission priorities. Included in the packet materials is the work plan for the
2023 calendar year. It includes initiatives under each of the five identified goals, divided into a
quarterly timetable. The Commission has now moved into Quarter 2 of this timetable. Below are
goals of the 2023 Work Plan and an update on their subsequent initiatives within Quarter 1:
Goal 1: Ordinance and Policy Development
•Review peer community ordinances to identify gaps and opportunities for
Mendota heights Natural Resources ordinances. The Goal 1 committee continues
to review comparable ordinances and identify potential opportunities. This
initiative continues through Quarter 2.
Goal 2: Education and Outreach
•Develop engagement materials aimed at children to educate on natural resources
topics. The committee is currently developing these materials where needed.
•Volunteer at Frozen Fun Fest. Completed.
Goal 3: Urban Forestry Awareness and Opportunities
•Develop Tree of the Month Program. Completed; pending Commission approval.
Goal 4: Green Steps
•Update reporting measurements to reflect City’s current step status. Completed.
•Onboard new Recycling/Sustainability Coordinator to lead City Green Steps
initiative. Completed.
Goal 5: Sustainability
•Review peer community sustainability efforts to identify opportunities in MH. In
process. This initiative continues through Quarter 2.
Requested Action
Information only.
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Natural Resources Commission Work Plan 2023 Timeline
Goal Initiative Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Goal 1: Ordinance Policy and
Development
Review peer community ordinances to identify gaps and opportunities for Mendota Heights
NR ordinances X X
Goal 1: Ordinance Policy and
Development
Prioritize tree ordinance, landscape ordinance, weed ordinance, as well as any other
ordinances the commission is interested in developing X
Goal 1: Ordinance Policy and
Development Review Planning Review Checklists to offer natural resources considerations X X X
Goal 1: Ordinance Policy and
Development Coordinate with city staff to review and propose city ordinance(s) to city council X X
Goal 1: Ordinance Policy and
Development Review existing city ordinances to identify proposed amendments X X
Goal 2: Education and Outreach Develop engagement materials aimed at children to educate on natural resources topics: i.e.
coloring book or puzzle to hand out while tabling X
Goal 2: Education and Outreach Volunteer at Frozen Fun Fest X
Goal 2: Education and Outreach Volunteer at Touch a Truck X
Goal 2: Education and Outreach No Mow May X
Goal 2: Education and Outreach Volunteer at Park Celebration X
Goal 2: Education and Outreach Host site tour of natural resources site X X
Goal 2: Education and Outreach Develop and administer award/recognition program for community stewardship efforts X X
Goal 3: Urban Forestry Awareness
and Opportunities Develop Tree of the Month program X
Goal 3: Urban Forestry Awareness
and Opportunities Buckthorn removal event X X
Goal 3: Urban Forestry Awareness
and Opportunities
Coordinate with Parks and Recreation Commission to identify collaboration opportunities
between PRC and NRC X
Goal 3: Urban Forestry Awareness
and Opportunities Host tree planting event X
Goal 4: Green Steps Update reporting measurements to reflect City's current step status X X
Goal 4: Green Steps Onboard new Recycling/Sustainability Coordinator to lead city Greensteps initiative X
Goal 4: Green Steps Identify opportunities for step advancement X
Goal 4: Green Steps Identify performance measurements and support structures necessary to prepare for Step 4 X X
Goal 4: Green Steps Advance to Step 3 in the Green Steps program X X
Goal 5: Sustainability Review city energy usage to identify opportunities for improvement X
Goal 5: Sustainability Host residential energy saving education event X
Goal 5: Sustainability Review peer community sustainability efforts to identify opportunities in MH X X
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DATE: April 12, 2023
TO: Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator
SUBJECT: Touch-a-Truck Event Update
Background
The Commission has discussed involvement at City and community events in 2023. These events
can be utilized as a way to engage with residents. It is also an initiative of the Commission’s 2023
Workplan to participate in City events, including three of the four Legacy Events. The four Legacy
Events that the City is hosting in 2023 are:
• Frozen Fun Fest – February 10-12
• Touch-a-Truck – May 13, 10a-Noon
• Parks Celebration – August 11-13
• Trick or Tee-ing – October 21, 6p
The City is hosting its Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, May 13 (Sunday May 14 is a rain date)—
fire trucks, police squads, mowers, plow trucks and more will be available for residents to
experience. Activities will include kids’ games, photo opportunities, and refreshments. The event
will take place at Mendakota Park. The event is free. If the Commission wishes, it could
participate and use this event to provide education on Electric Vehicles (EV) or a similar topic.
Requested Action
The Commission should determine what level of involvement they would like to have in the
Touch a Truck Event.
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DATE: April 12, 2023
TO: Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator
SUBJECT: Tree of the Month Update
Background
The Commission first discussed a Tree of the Month education program at its September 2022
Work Session. This became an initiative as part of Goal 3: Urban Forestry Awareness and
Opportunities, in the Commission’s 2023 Work Plan. The Urban Forestry Awareness and
Opportunities Committee discussed the potential program, and developed a proposal to be
brought before the Commission that includes the following:
• The Tree of the Month program would be similar to the current Weed of the Month
program, featured in Friday News, in the first issue of the month.
• An article would be provided in Friday News in the 2nd issue of each month, beginning
with the May 12th issue.
• The article would showcase a tree species native to Minnesota, or high-value cultivar.
• The article would highlight benefits of the chosen tree species, as well as how to identify
it, and preferred growing conditions.
Requested Action
If the Commission agrees with the proposed program, it should approve the Tree of the Month
program as proposed.
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DATE: April 12, 2023
TO: Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator
SUBJECT: Natural Resources 2023 Tree City Designation Fund
Background
The City Council passed the final 2023 budget on December 6, 2022, which included a line item,
Tree City Designation Fund, allotted to meet the criteria to become a Tree City USA. To be
recognized as a Tree City, The Tree City USA recognition program requires that communities meet
four overarching standards:
1. Maintaining a tree board or department
2. Having a community tree ordinance
3. Spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry
4. Celebrating Arbor Day
The City Council designated $25,000 in 2023 to meet the third criteria required in this program.
This is a new budget item for the City and currently the only requirement is that it is used on
urban forestry. At the Goal 3: Urban Forestry Awareness and Opportunities committee meeting,
options and recommendations were discussed to bring before the Commission. Attached are
options to improve the City’s urban forestry program using these funds, and their estimated costs
in 2023. These options include:
• Tree Pruning – Parks
• Tree Pruning – Streets & Trails
• Tree Planting
• Tree Care
• City Tree Survey
• Resident Tree Giveaway
• Resident Tree Planting Model Demonstration Project.
Requested Action
Information only. The Commission is invited to provide discussion and recommendations.
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AMOUNT
ALLOTED: $25,000
ITEM DESCRIPTION
ESTIMATE
PER TREE
ESTIMATE
OPTION 1
ESTIMATE
OPTION 2
ESTIMATE
OPTION 3 OPTION 1 DESCRIPTION OPTION 2 DESCRIPTION OPTION 3 DESCRIPTION
TREE PRUNING - PARKS
ROTATING SCHEDULE OF TREE PRUNING FOR
TREE HEALTH, STRUCTURE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
OF SIGNIFICANT, HIGH-VALUE PARK AND CITY-
OWNED TREES $350.00 $5,250.00
15 TREES @CONTRACTOR
PRICING/$5,000 PER PARK
(AVG), PER YEAR
TREE PRUNING - STREETS AND
TRAILS
AS NEEDED PRUNING OF TREES WITHIN ROW
FOR SAFETY AND ALONG PEDESTRIAN TRAILS
FOR SAFETY $350.00 $3,500.00
15 TREES @CONTRACTOR
PRICING (10-20/YR IN-HOUSE)
TREE PLANTING COST OF TREE + INSTALLATION LABOR $180.00 $9,000.00 $37,500.00
50 TREES - IN-HOUSE, USING
BARE ROOT STOCK
50 TREES - CONTRACTED
MATERIALS AND LABOR TYP.
B&B/CONTAINER TREES
TREE CARE
TREE CARE AND SUPPLIES FOR NEWLY PLANTED
TREES (FIRST 3 YEARS): WATERING,
PROTECTION, MULCH, ETC.$300.00 $15,000.00 $25,000.00 $10,000.00
50 TREES (IN-HOUSE, LABOR
INCLUDED)
50 TREES - CONTRACTED
LABOR
50 TREES - UTILIZING
VOLUNTEER LABOR
TREE SURVEY BLVD & SOLITARY PARK TREE SURVEY $21,250.00 $10,700.00 CONSULTANT ESTIMATE
RESERVE AMOUNT OF
CURRENT BUDGET
TOWARDS 2024
IMPLEMENTATION
RESIDENT TREE GIVEAWAY
1 TREE/RESIDENT TO BE PLANTED ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS.
MUST SIGN A CARE & MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT. INCLUDED EDUCATION
MATERIALS.$60.00 $6,000.00 $15,000.00 $100.00
100 TREES; BAREROOT, 1"
DIAMETER 100 TREES; #10 CONTAINER 100 TREES; SEEDLINGS
DEMONSTRATION TREE
PLANTING MODEL
HYBRID URBAN TREE PLANTING APPROACH AS
ILLUSTRATED IN FIGURE 16 OF THE NRMP,
WITH EDUCATION, TO BE INSTALLED IN A CITY
PARK. INCLUDES TREE CARE AND LABOR.$10,000.00 $20,000.00
3-5 OVERSTORY TREES; 5-7
UNDERSTORY TREES; SHRUB
AND HERBACEOUS LAYER
5-7 OVERSTORY TREES; 7-9
UNDERSTORY TREES; SHRUB
AND HERBACEOUS LAYER
2023 FORESTRY BUDGETING OPTIONS
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DATE: April 12, 2023
TO: Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator
SUBJECT: Pollinator Awareness Month Update
Background
This year in lieu of No-Mow May, the City will be promoting pollinators throughout the month
of May through Pollinator Awareness Month. Education will be provided to residents via social
media, Friday News, and other means on how residents can protect native pollinators and their
habitat. Some highlights of the program include:
• Education on topics such as landscaping for pollinators, simple ways to protect
pollinators, and pollinator species
• ‘Tuesday Tips’: Short tips on how residents can protect and benefit pollinators
• ‘Forb Fridays’: Showcase a native forb (flower) that is beneficial to pollinators
• ‘Pollinator of the Week’: Provide education on a native pollinator species
• Showcase projects and landscape features from individual commissioners that benefit
pollinators
• ‘Pollinator Friendly Lawn’ signs available to residents
Requested Action
Information only. Discussion and suggestions from the Commission are welcome.
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DATE: April 12, 2023
TO: Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator
SUBJECT: Committee Reports
Background
The Commission uses committees to focus efforts on each of the five goals of the 2023 Work
Plan. Each committee meets monthly or as needed to accomplish the initiatives specified under
each goal of the Work Plan, then reports back to the Commission at each regular meeting. To
give reports a more uniform and consistent approach, it is proposed that a general format be
followed when committee reports are given. If a committee has not met in the previous month,
or does not have anything to report, it can still simply state ‘Nothing to report’. If the committee
does have a report, it is proposed that the following format be followed:
• Status of the work plan initiatives for the current quarter
• Any next steps
• Up to three additional main topics that were discussed
Requested Action
The Commission should discuss the proposed format and if it wishes, approve the Committee
report format to be used at future Commission meetings.
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