Environmental Commission meeting summary
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The commission unanimously selected Vivian Paul as Chair and Kent Ernsting as Vice-Chair, while also advancing planning for Earth Day tree staking and a resident education event focused on composting, rain gardens, native plantings, and water management.
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The commission chose new leadership, with Vivian Paul becoming Chair and Kent Ernsting becoming Vice-Chair. Members also discussed how to prepare trees for the Earth Day event and looked at ways to recruit volunteers. They reviewed ideas for a future community event that would teach practical sustainability habits, such as composting, native planting, and water-saving landscaping. The group also noted that the city’s tree ordinance may need updates to remove certain species currently listed.
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- January minutes were approved.
- Vivian Paul was unanimously voted Chair.
- Kent Ernsting was unanimously voted Vice-Chair.
- The commission discussed updating the city tree ordinance to remove certain species listed.
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Environmental Commission Meeting on February 04, 2026
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