Environmental Quality Committee
Mission Statement
The Environmental Quality Committee provides recommendations to the City Council on issues relating to the environment, water quality and solid waste. The Committee's duties include reviewing development proposals for environmental concerns; storm water quality; and forestry, providing input into the local watershed planning process; studying solid waste disposal and recycling; and providing educational programs and information to the public on environmental issues.
Meeting Schedule
This committee meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month.
Members
Tim Pratt, Chairperson
Katrina Corum
Leonard Ferrington, Jr.
Scott Halstead
John Suzukida
Lisa Shaffer-Schreiber
Susan Rengstorf
Michael Prouty
Daniel Westerman
Contact Information
Staff Liaison: Jessica Schaum, Environmental Officer
651.490.4652
For e-mail address, see Staff Directory →
Current Projects and Upcoming Events
The Environmental Quality Committee hosts an annual speaker's series January-May.
The Environmental Quality Committee hosts the Green Community Awards annually. Applications are due June 1.
Other Resources
Lawn Care & Gardening
- Organic Gardening - Organic Lawn Care
- Bachmans - Lawn Care Calendar
- Healthy Lawns - http://www.healthylawns.org
- University of Minnesota Extension
Local & Organic Food
- Minnesota Grown Directory - resources for obtaining local food
- Land Stewardship Project - resources for obtaining local food
Sustainability
- MN Pollution Control - Living Green 365. - Making choices and taking action to lead healthier and more sustainable lives, 365 days a year
- MN Pollution Control Agency - Reduce waste ... if not you, who?
- It's in the Bag! - A Twin Cities-based plastic bag recycling program
- Minnesota GreenStar - Certified Green Home & Remodeling