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Home My WebLink About5649 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1976/12/06RESOLUTION NO. 5649 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION AND DEFINING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREOF AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 4349, 4393 and 5454. WHEREAS, the City Council and citizens of St. Louis Park are concerned about the preservation of natural resources and environmental quality; and ' WHEREAS, the City has been a leader in Minnesota by taking various steps to protect the quality of life of its residents by legislative measures and positive actions dealing with various types of pollution controls, and WHEREAS, the City Council feels that to successfully carry out the total objectives of protecting the environment and prevent misuse of its natural -resources, a concerted effort involving active=and broad citizen support is required; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that citizens should be encouraged to participate in an active program for the improvement of the environment and preservation of natural resources by controlling pollution at the source wherever and whenever possible; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that to meet today's public.decands for a cleaner environment and to implement the constant changes in technology for controlling pollution problems in all phases, 'it is necessary for the general public support in identifying and resolving the problems involved to preserve the environment and to improve the quality of life. To this end there is hereby established within the City of St. Louis Park an advisory commission to the City Manager and City Council for environmental improvement as follows: Subd. 1. TITLE: This organization shall be known as the St. Louis Park Environmental Improvement Advisory Commission. Subd. 2. SCOPE: The scope of this Commission shall be advisory to the City Council, City Manager, and upon request of the City Council, to other appointive commissions/boards on all matters rcicvan:' to environmental quality and natural resources. Subd. 3. PURPOSE: The Commission shall be created for Lhe purpose % of stimulating interest and awareness in the environment ;ind natural resources in St. Louis Park end within the metropolitan area wherever possible; to act as a resource agency for the City government on areas of environmental concern; to coordinate, as much as possible within the framework of the intent of such a Commission, conservation projects within the City; to be informed regarding environmental problems, laws, policies and regulations within the county, metropolitan, state and federal levels of government to the extent that they affect St. Louis Park and 1 and to advise the City Council and Ci Ly Manager of actions that should be considered by the CiLy Council relevant to all matter, of our environment and natural resource -t. Subd. 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In fulfillment of its purpose, the duties and responsibilities of the Commission shall be to: (1) Conduet Lnfiormtsti®nal programs to incroane cnvirgpmertgl awaronoca oL• Mid public' eoordlnada or support aommuaL y ncoJeata after approval by the City Council which seek to maintain, improve 'ror reclaim a quality environment or t:ducats or inform residents about 'environmental problems and problem -solving methods. (2) Cooperate uith citizen groups and other governmental jurisdictions and agencies to the extent appropriate in matters pertinent to the conservation of natural resources, the disposal of wastes, control of air, water, noise and visual pollution, and any other regarding the environment. (3) Support expanded research efforts in cooperation with private industry and business to develop standards and products for the improvement of the environment; study effects of social, physical and technological changes upon the environment within St. Louis Park and the surrounding metropolitan areas. (4), Coordinate activities with other communities and attempt to effectuate an area -wide program of pollution control and conservation of 'natural resources. (5) Provide information to, and coordination frith, the School District and the Community Education P:-ograra, of St. Louis Park to encourage proper • use of natural environment and open space lands by all age_groups, using curriculum and training resources available through such organizations as state and local environmental centers. (G) Provide information to, and coordination with, St. Louis Park organizations interested in conservation such as youth groups, sportsmen's clubs, garden clubs, civic otganizr.tions and the like and to concerned individuals and groups who, through their actions, exhibit concern for the improvement of the environment. (7) Conduct research and recommend action on specitic.products and ---cotldilaous which have an impact -on the -environment and -its inhabitants. (8) Carry out studies and research an requenl c'd by the City Council and Cl Ly Manner; develop a comprehensive library of mattrial: to be node available to the public and local governrenL concerning ecology; work with other units of government to encourage area -wide pollution control programs; and investigate resources and grants-in-aid available to local government in protecting the environmental quality. (9) Examine the mechanisms available and required to resolve the issues arising in Minnesota over the use of the environment, including the issues of water, air, land, noise and visual pollution, and make recommendations through the City Council to other agencies of government such as the State Legislature, Metropolitan Government, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and other units of government. (10) Advi^c the City Council, City tl•'n.l,^,rr and nthoi •IdvLsnry eommi:;cion/board.; nn ,iny mi,tllc•,•:; 1'l•ttrd to Ndint.;imin; or tioq,rc'vin;; the quality of the environment and the preservation and conservation of the environment and natural roc -2.- „„ 2- s��-9 ` •'1 Subd. 5. REVIEW OF PROPOSED ACTIONS: For all actions which involve federal funds which require review by other agencies or jurisdictions, the Environmental Improvement Commission should he given sufficient notice, where possible, to review the environmental assessment, neg- ative declaration orenvironmental impact statement(s) and its com- ments will be referred to the City Council by way of minutes prior to City Council action. Other City actions which may have a significant effect on the environ- ment may be referred by the City Council to the Environmental Improve- ment Commission for review. Subd. 6. COMPOSITION AND SELECTION: The Commission shall be A composed of representatives from various organizations a..,; citizens interested in the improvement of the environment and contain no more than ten (10) members, plus an ex -officio member of the City Council, but with- out a vote, to provide liaison between the Commission and the City Council. The current one year term of its present members and if applicable their successors,, is extended to December 31, 1976, and until their successors are appointed. Effective on January 1, 1977,the ten,regular members of the Commission shall be appointed for staggered terms of three years each, by the City Council and shall serve without compensation. Four members shall be appointed for a term expiring on December 31, 1977; three members for a term expiring on December 31, 1978; and three members for a term expiring on December 31. 1979. TPrma shall run until a successor is appointed. The Council shall appoint a person to complete any vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a term, to serve for the remainder of that term. A chairman shall be elected by the Commission whose duties shall include acting as its presiding officer, calling meetings, appointing study task forces, etc. and otherwise performing the normal duties of a Chairman of the City Advisory Boards and Commissions of the City, as outlined and requested by the City Council and City Manager. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution Nos. 4349, 4393 and 5484 are hereby repealed. Adopted by the City Council December 6,-1976 Mayor Attest: gida4deti.054.406141101001S City Clerk Reviewed for administration: Approved as to form and legality: : - . /` --''r CILy L „Macy 56t9