NRC Packet 05102023NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION AGENDA MENDOTA HEIGHTS CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wednesday May 10, 2023
6:00 p.m.
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Adopt Agenda
4.Approval of Minutes
a.Approval of April 12, 2023 Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes
5.Citizen Comment Period (for items not on the agenda)
6.New Business
a.Natural Resources Commission Bylaws Update
b.Natural Resources Project Planning and NRMP Review
c.Comprehensive Plan Sustainability Chapter Review
7.Old Business
a.Green Steps Planning
b.Earth and Arbor Day Report
c.Touch a Truck Event Planning
d.Committee Reports – Workplan•Ordinance and Policy Development•Education and Outreach•Urban Forestry•Green Steps•Sustainability
8.Staff Announcements
9.Commission Comments
10.Adjourn
Alternative formats or auxiliary aids are available to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact City Hall at 651-452-1850 or cityhall@mendotaheightsmn.gov.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Wednesday, April 12, 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,
April 12, 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
Natural Resources Coordinator Spreiter called the roll. Commissioners present: Quick, Fahnhorst,
McCaslin, Husbands, Swank, Tupper, and Stein. Commissioners Absent: 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 Quick.
Motion passed 7-0.
4.Approval of Minutes
a.March Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes by Husbands, second by Tupper.
Motion passed 7-0.
b.Joint Work Session Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes by Fahnhorst, second by McCaslin.
Motion passed 7-0.
5.Citizen Comment Period (for items not on the agenda)
6.New Business
a.GreenStep Cities Update
Coordinator Spreiter shared an update regarding Recycling Coordinator Courtney Selstad’s
progress; advancing Mendota Heights to Step 2. The City will be recognized in May.
Assistant City Administrator Torkelson confirmed the City Council worksession will be open to
the public, but it won’t be a joint worksession.
b.Q1 Workplan Status Report
Coordinator Spreiter shared an update on the 2023 workplan. The Goal 1 Committee
continues to review the ordinances. The Goal 2 Committee is developing materials. Goal 3
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has been completed, adopting a “tree-of-the-month” program. Goal 4, regarding GreenSteps,
has been completed by onboarding our new Recycling and Sustainability Coordinator. Goal 5,
reviewing community sustainability efforts, is still in process.
c. Touch-a-Truck Event Update
Coordinator Spreiter shared details of the upcoming Legacy Event; Touch-A-Truck. The event
will be held on May 13, 10:00am-12:00pm. The rain backup date is May 14. There will be
several varieties of vehicles there for residents to experience. There may be an electric
vehicle (EV) on site.
Commissioner Quick noted she liked the idea of the commission being present at the event.
Chair Swank asked whether the commission wanted to participate in a few events; electric
vehicle support and a community poll of “how did you get here”.
Commissioner Stein suggested supporting the electric vehicle portion of the event, especially
EV owners. Commissioner Quick concurred.
Commissioner Tupper would be interested in staffing a board regarding “how did you get
here” discussion and chatting with residents about sustainable transportation.
Commissioner Stein suggested sharing information on electric bikes.
Chair Swank asked whether commissioners could bring their own vehicles or scooters, etc.,
and if there would be any issue with that. She asked for more ideas regarding the “how did
you get here” engagement tool. She suggested including the categories; walking, bicycling,
car, EV, electric bike, skateboard, motorcycle, etc.
d. Tree-of-the-Month Update
Coordinator Spreiter shared details regarding this new program. The Committee came up
with a proposal; sharing an article in Friday News showcasing a tree species native to MN and
highlighting benefits and growing conditions of that species.
Commissioner Fahnhorst asked how we would choose the Tree of the Month, adding he
thinks Coordinator Spreiter can make the decision. He suggested some fun social media ideas.
Commissioner Tupper added the idea of utilizing the content from the Friday News article on
social media, calling to action residents to interact with the tree of the month.
Commissioner Stein agreed on the idea of pure native trees, and having a Master Gardener
share the importance of them.
Commissioner McCaslin suggested adding information regarding the amount of those tree
types we have in the City, per the GIS information.
Commissioner Tupper added how exciting she is to see this work getting accomplished.
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Motion to approve the Tree of The Month program by Quick, second by Husbands.
Motion passed 7-0.
e. Tree Budget Recommendations
Coordinator Spreiter noted that the City Council’s approved 2023 budget included a Tree City
Designation Fund. She shared data on estimated costs and initiatives. She also further
explained the Demonstration Tree Planting Model.
Commissioner Quick suggested investing in a tree survey.
Chair Swank asked the timeframe of having a tree survey done.
Coordinator Spreiter thought that type of project would take about two years, and cost
around $21,000. There might be a possibility to break that up into a few year’s budget.
Commissioner Fahnhorst asked what the expectation is for tree care in rights-of-way land for
residents and the City.
Coordinator Spreiter stated the City prefers that there’s no planting in the right-of-way due to
utility lines and road reconstruction potential, as well as lack of staff for maintenance.
Commissioner Husbands shared information regarding a program used in St. Louis Park.
Commissioner Tupper shared her appreciation to the City Council for adding this to their
budget. She would like to see money go towards treating trees as infrastructure, much like
maintaining playgrounds.
Commissioner Fahnhorst added that unless there’s a specific goal for the tree survey, perhaps
they can save that budget item for another year and utilize the funds in another way.
Coordinator Spreiter shared that a tree survey can be utilized to identify high value trees,
identifying health of trees, and identifying the actual number of public tree species.
Commissioner Stein agreed on maintaining trees as normal infrastructure work.
Commissioner McCaslin asked if there was a smart-phone based program that might help
identify trees and take the place of a large, official tree survey.
Commissioner Husbands noted the gravel pit at Public Works that might be utilized for new
tree plantings. She suggested adding an intern or student representative to help water newly
planted trees.
Commissioner Fahnhorst advocated for the tree care line item, in emergency situations for
example.
7. Old Business
a. Pollinator Awareness Month Update
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Coordinator Spreiter shared information regarding this event in May. The City will be promoting
pollinators; education via social media and Friday News.
b. Committee Reports – Workplan
Coordinator Spreiter shared information regarding proposed format changes for committee
reports.
• Ordinance and Policy Development
Commissioner Fahnhorst shared information regarding potential ordinances that could
be added, including trees, landscaping, and land use.
• Education and Outreach
Commissioner Tupper shared the focus of upcoming events; Touch-A-Truck and
Pollinator Awareness Month. She shared a few items that could be used for tabling.
• Urban Forestry
Commissioner Husbands shared information regarding the $25,000 budget and the Tree-
of-the-Month program.
• Green Steps
More information will be shared after the City Council’s upcoming worksession.
• Sustainability
Commissioner Stein shared information regarding the timeframe of taking advantage of
different energy-saving programs.
8. Staff Announcements
Coordinator Spreiter shared a reminder of the Earth and Arbor Day event on April 29.
Assistant City Administrator Torkelson reminded the commission of upcoming social media posts,
and asked if the commission would help spread the word.
9. Commission Comments
Commissioner Husbands shared information regarding an article in the Washington Post about
nativizing a homeowner’s yard.
Commissioner Quick shared information regarding the Spring Tree Giveaway from a local
organization.
10. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Tupper, second by Stein.
Motion passes 7-0.
Chair Swank adjourned the meeting at 7:09pm.
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DATE: May 10, 2023
TO: Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Kelly Torkelson, Assistant City Administrator
SUBJECT: Natural Resources Commission Bylaws Update
Background
The Natural Resources Commission is asked to consider an update to the commission’s bylaws
to reflect a change in attendance policy. The current bylaws state that a commissioner cannot
miss more than four unexcused meetings. The standard for excused absence is a bit arbitrary
and in the interest of promoting regular attendance staff are requesting all city commissions
update their bylaws with the revised attendance policy.
The revision to the attendance policy in the commission bylaws states that commissioners are
not able to miss more than 3 commission meetings or 75% of the meetings.
Attachment: Draft Natural Resources Commission Bylaws.
Requested Action:
If the commission agrees, to adopt the revised Natural Resources Bylaws.
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BYLAWS
OF THE
MENDOTA HEIGHTS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
ARTICLE 1. ORGIN AND PURPOSE
Section 1. Origin. The Mendota Heights Natural Resources Commission (the
“Commission”) was created pursuant to Ordinance No. 572 adding Title 2, Chapter 5 of the
Mendota Height City code on February 2, 2022.
Section 2. Purpose. The Commission is established to act as an advisory group to the Mayor and city council and will:
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, prepare plans for the acquisition, enhancement, or preservation of natural resources in the City of Mendota Heights.
ARTICLE 2. MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Number and Appointment. The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members and up to two (2) youth members who shall be residents of the City of Mendota Heights, appointed by the mayor with the consent of the majority of the members of the city
council. 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 terms. Youth members shall be 14 to 18 years old at the time of selection, serve a one-year term, and shall be eligible for reappointment if in good standing at the end of each term.
Section 2. Attendance. A Commission member with four unexcused absences
from regular meetings forfeit’s their seat on the commission. The Secretary then informs
the City Council so that another appointment is made.
Attendance at regular meetings is expected. Absences in a calendar year should not exceed three consecutive meetings or more than 25 percent of the total meetings. Members will receive a notification from the City Administrator after two consecutive or two total absences. If the City Administrator determines there are extenuating circumstances in a
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case of a member who has not met the attendance requirements, the City Administrator may grant a waiver to the attendance requirement. If a member exceeds the allowable number of absences, the mayor and city council will be notified and the member shall be deemed to have voluntarily resigned from the commission and the seat vacant. The vacancy 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.
Members unable to attend a meeting should contact the staff liaison, who will inform the chair
if a quorum cannot be attained and the meeting will be cancelled.
Section 3. Resignation. A member may resign at any time by delivering a written resignation to the Commission Chair and Secretary.
ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND DUTIES
Section 1. Designation of Officers. The officers of the Commission shall be Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. At the annual meeting each year, the Commission shall elect from its membership a Chair and Vice Chairperson.
Section 2. Chair. The Chair shall preside at all meeting of the Commission and shall have the right to vote on all matters of businesses. Section 3. Vice Chair. The Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in the absence or incapacity of the Chair; and in case of the resignation or death of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall perform such duties as are imposed on the Chair until such time as the Commission shall select a new Chair.
Section 4. Secretary. The Natural Resources Commission staff liaison will serve
as Secretary for the Commission. Either they or another staff representative will attend
all meetings of the Commission and record or cause to be recorded all votes and
minutes of the proceedings in the official journal. The Secretary shall distribute minutes
and post adopted minutes to the City’s online repository. The Secretary along wth the
City Clerk shall be responsible for keeping official copies of all minutes, motions articles
and other business of the Commission.
Section 5. Absences and Vacancies. If the Chairperson retires from the
commission before the next organizational meeting, the Vice-Chairperson becomes
Chairperson. If both Chairperson and Vice Chairperson retire, new officers are elected
at the next meeting.
If both Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson are absent from a meeting, the commission elects
a temporary Chairperson by voice vote.
The Secretary to the Natural Resources commission is appointed by the city administrator
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from the city staff
Section 6. Tenure of Officers. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson take
office immediately following their election and hold office until their successors are
elected and assume office.
Section 7. Duties of Officers. The Chairperson, or if absent, the Vice-
Chairperson presides at meetings, appoints committees and performs other duties as may
be ordered by the commission.
The Chairperson conducts meetings so as to keep them moving as rapidly and efficiently
as possible and reminds members, witnesses and petitioners to discuss only the subject at
hand.
The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are voting member of the commission.
The Secretary is responsible for recording the minutes, keeping records of commission
actions, conveying commission recommendations to the city council and providing general
administrative and clerical service to the commission.
ARTICLE 3. MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION Section 1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Commission shall be held in February of each year. Section 2. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at City Hall, unless otherwise agreed to and so stated in the agenda. When the regular meeting day falls on a legal holiday, there is no meeting that month unless otherwise noted. A schedule of regular meetings will be kept on file with the City Clerk. Section 3. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the Chair or Secretary. The calling of special meetings shall be in accordance with the procedures established in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D.04, subd. 2.
Section 4. Quorum. Four Natural Resources Commission members shall constitute a
quorum for the purpose of conducting its business. When a quorum is not present, the
Chairperson may open the meeting for the purpose of hearing interested parties on items
on the agenda. No final or official action may be taken at such a meeting. However, the
facts and information gathered at such a meeting may be taken as a basis for action at a
subsequent meeting at which a quorum is present.
Section 5. Conducting Meetings. All Commission meeting shall be conducted using parliamentary procedure. Section 6. Official Record. The minutes of all meetings of the Commission, once
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approved, shall constitute the official record of all actions of the Commission and the journal required to be maintain by Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.01 Section 7. Order of Business. At regular meetings of the Commission, the following shall be the order of business:
a. Call to Order
b. Roll Call
c. Approval of Agenda
d. Approval of Minutes
e. Citizen Comment Period (for items not on the agenda)
f. New and Unfinished Business
g. Staff Announcements
h. Commission Comments
i. Adjourn
Section 9. Manner of Voting. The voting of all questions coming before the Commission may be by unanimous consent or by roll call, if requested by a member of the Commission. Commission members voice votes on each issue are recorded. In the event that any
member shall have a financial interest in a matter before the commission, the member shall
disclose the interest and refrain from voting upon the matter, and the secretary shall so
record in the minutes that no vote was cast by such member.
Section 10. Public Comment. The Natural Resources Commission does not hold public hearings, but may invite public comment. ARTICLE 4. MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1. Amendments. These Bylaws may be amended with the approval by
voice vote by a majority (four) of the members of the Natural Resources commission.
THESE BYLAWS WERE DULY ADOPTED BY THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS ON THE XX DAY OF XX, 2022.
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DATE: May 10, 2023
TO: Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator
SUBJECT: Natural Resources Project Planning and NRMP Review
Background
The Mendota Heights Natural Resources Management Plan is a guiding document that sets forth
recommendations for budgetary and policy initiatives that support the conservation, restoration,
and management of the City’s natural areas and all elements of the natural environment which
benefit its residents. However, it does not include the City’s surface water resources, as this is
provided in the City’s Surface Water Management Plan. The City’s Natural Resources
Management Plan was updated and formally adopted in 2022. The Plan included next steps for
implementation, including the identification of priority projects and establishing cost estimates
and implementation steps for each project, shown below and attached.
The priority projects called out to be included in the 2024 Budget include: The Valley Park
Pollinator Corridor, the Valley Park Forest Enhancement – North, the Valley Park Forest
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Enhancement – South, the Valley Park – NW Forest Enhancement, the Valley Park – E Forest
Enhancement, and the Valley Park – S Oak/Aspen Knoll Enhancement.
The City Council would like the Natural Resources Commission to provide a recommendation for
natural resources priority projects in 2024. This should be provided for City Staff review in June,
per the attached Budget Process Workflow Chart.
Requested Action
Information only. The Commission is invited to discuss and provide preliminary feedback. The
Commission will be formalizing a recommendation to City Council based on discussion in an
upcoming work session, to be determined.
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DATE: May 10, 2023
TO: Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Sustainability Chapter Review
Background
The Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan is a guiding document stating the City’s goals and
policies relating to land use, housing, parks, and open space, as required by the Metropolitan
Land Planning Act. The City’s Comprehensive Plan was updated and formally adopted in 2021.
This Plan Update included a chapter titled Resilience (Chapter 8). It defines Resilience as the
ability to recover from difficulties – the ability to return to a sense of normalcy. This chapter
primarily focuses on goals and policies related to Hazard mitigation and emergency response,
Climate action, Resilient energy, and Resilient food systems. Many of these goals and policies are
closely related to sustainability. For example:
Hazard Mitigation and Climate Action
• Goal 1: Protect and maintain infrastructure and constructed systems that provide critical
services
• Goal 2: Proactively maintain public health and safety during extreme weather and
climate-related and other unforeseen events
• Goal 3: Promote social connectedness and build an engaged community of resilience
Resilient Energy
• Goal 4: Continue to support, plan for, and encourage the use of solar energy as a
renewable energy source
• Goal 5: Adopt climate mitigation and/or energy independence goals to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions
• Goal 6: Support long-range planning efforts to build the community’s renewable energy
capability and maximize the benefits of renewable energy development
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Resilient Food Systems
• Goal 7: Explore opportunities to support land use guiding and regulations that support
practices that integrate healthy food production in residential settings and support food-
related businesses and activities
• Goal 8: Promote responsible waste disposal and study feasibility of improving systems
that encourage residents to make responsible decisions.
Requested Action
Information only.
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DATE: May 10, 2023
TO: Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Kelly Torkelson, Assistant City Administrator
SUBJECT: Green Steps Planning
Background
On April 18th, the City Council held a work session where they were updated regarding the city’s
step advancement in the Green Steps program. In addition, the city council gave additional
direction regarding the continuation of the city’s green steps program and broader sustainability
initiatives.
The first take away from the conversation is that the city council was interested in continuing to
advance in the Green Steps program. The requirements for advancement to step three that we
still need to complete are very prescriptive. Staff will be working to make progress of these
specific items.
In addition, the council requested direction from the natural resources commission more broadly
about areas of focus. As the commission is aware, there are 29 best practice areas outlined in the
green steps programs ranging in scope from:
• Buildings and Lighting
• Land Use, Transportation
• Environmental Management
• Resilient Economic and Community Development.
While the GreenSteps program is a guide for how to advance through implementation of these
best practices, it is not the only way that the city could advance through the best practices. The
Council is requesting that the commission advise on areas of focus for the city, primarily focusing
on areas that would align with the Natural Resources Management Plan.
Attachment: GreenSteps 29 Best Practice Focus Areas
Requested Action: Staff will use the commission’s recommendation as a part of the 2024 budget
planning process and should prepare a recommendation by the end of June 2023.
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Green Steps Best Practices:
Buildings and Lighting
1. Efficient Existing Public Buildings
Benchmark energy and water usage, identify savings opportunities in consultation with state
programs, utilities and others to implement cost-effective energy and sustainability
improvements.
2. Efficient Existing Private Buildings
Provide incentives for energy, water and sustainability improvements in existing residential,
not-for-profit and commercial buildings/building sites.
3. New Green Buildings
Construct new buildings to meet or qualify under a green building framework.
4. Efficient Outdoor Lighting and Signals
Improve the efficiency and quality of street lighting, traffic signals and outdoor public lighting.
5. Building Redevelopment
Create economic and regulatory incentives for redevelopment and repurposing of existing
buildings.
Land Use
6. Comprehensive, Climate and Energy Plans
Build public support and legal validity to long-term infrastructural and regulatory strategy.
7. Resilient City Growth
Increase financial and environmental sustainability by enabling and encouraging walkable
housing and retail land use.
8. Mixed Uses
Develop efficient land patterns that generate community health and wealth.
9. Efficient Highway- and Auto-Oriented Development
Adopt commercial development and design standards for auto-oriented development corridors
and clusters.
10. Design for Natural Resource Conservation
Adopt development ordinances or processes that protect natural systems and valued
community assets.
Transportation
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11. Living & Complete Streets
Create a network of green complete streets that improves city quality of life, public health, and
adds value to surrounding properties.
12. Mobility Options
Increase active transportation and alternatives to single-occupancy car travel.
13. Efficient City Fleets
Implement a city fleet investment, operations and maintenance plan.
14. Demand-Side Travel Planning
Implement Travel Demand Management and Transit-Oriented Design in service of a more
walkable city.
Environmental Management
15. Sustainable Purchasing
Adopt environmentally preferable purchasing policies and practices to improve health and
environmental outcomes.
16. Community Forests and Soils
Add city tree and plant cover that conserves topsoils and increases community health, wealth,
quality of life.
17. Stormwater Management
Minimize the volume of and pollutants in rainwater runoff by maximizing green infrastructure.
18. Parks and Trails
Increase active lifestyles and property values by enhancing the city's green infrastructure.
19. Surface Water
Improve local water bodies to sustain their long-term ecological function and community
benefits.
20. Efficient Water and Wastewater Systems
Assess and improve city drinking water and wastewater systems and related facilities.
21. Septic Systems
Implement an environmentally sound management program for decentralized wastewater
treatment systems.
22. Sustainable Consumption and Waste
Increase waste prevention, reuse and recycling, moving to a lower-consumption, more cyclical,
biological approach to materials management.
23. Local Air Quality
Prevent generation of local air contaminants so as to improve community health.
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Resilient Economic and Community Development
24. Benchmarks and Community Engagement
Adopt outcome measures for GreenStep and other city sustainability efforts, and engage
community members in ongoing education, dialogue, and campaigns.
25. Green Business Development
Expand a greener, more resilient business sector.
26. Renewable Energy
Remove barriers to and encourage installation of renewable energy generation capacity.
27. Local Food
Strengthen local food production and access.
28. Business Synergies and EcoDistricts
Network/cluster businesses and design neighborhoods and developments to achieve better
energy, social, economic and environmental outcomes in service of a more circular and
equitable economy.
29. Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience
Plan and prepare for extreme weather, adapt to changing climatic conditions, and foster
stronger community connectedness and social and economic vitality.
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DATE: May 10, 2023
TO: Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator
SUBJECT: Earth and Arbor Day Report
Background
The 2023 Mendota Heights Earth and Arbor Day Celebration was held on Saturday, April 29th. A
city-wide clean-up event, educational opportunities, drawings, giveaways, and a pollinator
planting volunteer event was included in the celebration.
Approximately 25 residents participated in the city-wide trash and clean up supply pick-up and
attended the educational event at City Hall Saturday morning that included free giveaways and
drawings.
The Pocket Pollinator Garden Planting Volunteer Event at Valley View Heights Park was also a
success. City Staff and volunteers planted over 100 native pollinator plants around the Valley
View Heights Park sign.
Thank you to all residents and volunteers that participated, including Commissioners Swank and Tupper.
Requested Action
Information only.
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DATE: May 10, 2023
TO: Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator
SUBJECT: Touch a Truck Event Planning
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.
One of these Legacy events is the Touch-a-Truck event at Mendakota Park on Saturday, May 13th
(Sunday May 14th is a rain date) from 10 AM - Noon. Fire trucks, police squads, mowers, plow
trucks and more will be available for residents to experience. Activities will include kids’ games,
photo opportunities, and food trucks.
At the regular Commission meeting on April 12th, 2023, the Commission discussed attending the
event and general interest was shown in attending in support of a potential electric vehicle being
present at the event. Discussion also involved presenting and staffing a ‘How did you get here’
board providing education on sustainable transportation.
Since this meeting Staff has learned that there will not be an electric vehicle at the event.
Commissioners’ personal vehicles are also not an option for this event.
Requested Action
The Commission should determine if their attendance at the event is still appropriate, and if so,
determine the details and commitment level of participation.
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