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Ordinance No. 2603-21
Ordinance establishing a second voting youth member on city
boards/commissions
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
Section 1. That sections 2-161 to 2-335 of the Code of Ordinances, City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, are hereby amended to read as follows:
Article IV. Boards, Commissions and Committees*
Division 1. Generally
Secs. 2-161--2-180. Reserved.
Division 2. Community Technology Advisory Commission*
Sec. 2-181. Membership; terms.
(a) Advisory status; composition. The community technology advisory commission shall be an
advisory commission to the city council. It shall consist of seven regular members, one two youth
members and one ex-officio member, all appointed as set forth in this section.
(b) Regular members. Six of the regular members of the commission shall be appointed by the
city council for three-year terms. One regular member shall be appointed by and serve at the
pleasure of the Board of Independent School District No. 283 of St. Louis Park for a term of three
years, unless such appointment shall be terminated by such school board. One alternate may be
appointed by such school board to serve in the absence of its regular member. Failure of such school
board to appoint its member or an alternate to serve on the community technology advisory
commission shall in no way affect the validity of the proceedings of the community technology
advisory commission. The terms of the regular members shall run until May 31 of the year in which
their terms expire and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Subsequent appointments shall be
for three-year terms. In the event of a vacancy, the council shall appoint a person to complete the
unexpired term. A member of the commission may be removed with or without cause by the city
council.
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*Charter reference(s)--Authority to create boards and commissions, § 2.02
Cross reference(s)--Absentee ballot counting board, § 10-2, Law Enforcement, ch. 16.
*Charter reference(s)--Franchises, ch. 9.
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(c) Youth members. One Two voting youth members, who shall be a high school students of a
private or public school located in the city, may be appointed by the city council and serve a term
of one year.
(d) Ex-officio member. One ex-officio member shall be appointed by the cable company
which is granted a franchise by the city. The ex-officio member shall not vote or be counted as part
of the quorum , but shall be present at all meetings.
(e) Qualifications. Regular members of the commission shall be qualified voters and
residents of the city. The regular member appointed by the Board of Independent School District
No. 283 of St. Louis Park shall also be a resident of the school district. A vacancy shall be deemed
to exist if a member ceases to meet the residency requirements. The regular members and youth
members of the commission shall be appointed from persons who have demonstrated an interest
in the community technology advisory commission by submission of appropriate city forms.
(Code 1976, § 1-320; Ord. No. 2572-19, 10-7-19)
Sec. 2-182. Organization.
(a) A staff liaison to the community technology advisory commission shall be appointed by
the city manager and shall be subject to the administrative rules and regulations of the city.
(b) The commission shall elect its own chair and vice-chair. Subject to such limitations as may
be imposed by the city council at any time. The community technology advisory commission shall
provide its own rules and procedures, determine the date and time of meetings, and, upon proper
notice, it shall call public hearings when necessary and desirable and in accordance with all
requirements of local, state and federal laws. The bylaws of the commission and any amendments
of such bylaws shall be submitted to the city council upon their adoption. Such bylaws and any
amendments shall be deemed to be approved by the city council unless the city council takes action
to modify such bylaws or amendments within 30 days after submission. No member of the
commission shall consider or vote upon any question in which the member is directly or indirectly
interested.
(c) The community technology advisory commission shall keep proper records of its
proceedings. Such records shall be maintained by the staff liaison or the liaison's designee.
(Code 1976, § 1-321; Ord. No. 2572-19, 10-7-19)
Sec. 2-183. Expenses of members.
The members of the community technology advisory commission shall serve without pay, but may
be reimbursed for actual expenses to the extent that funds therefor are provided in the annual city
budget adopted by the city council. The commission shall properly account for its receipts and
expenditures of monies in accordance with established city procedures.
(Code 1976, § 1-322; Ord. No. 2572-19, 10-7-19)
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ADMINISTRATION § 2-211
Sec. 2-184. Powers and duties.
The community technology advisory commission shall have the following powers and duties to:
(1) Advise and collaborate with the city council and boards and commissions on the
application and use of technology for the purpose of improving city services and quality
of life for St. Louis Park’s citizens, businesses and visitors;
(2) Submit to the city council by April 1 of each year an an nual report of the activities of
the commission during the previous year; and
(3) Perform other functions as needed to carry out these duties and responsibilities as
directed by the city council and to act in an advisory capacity to the city council.
(Code 1976, § 1-323; Ord. No. 2572-19, 10-7-19)
Secs. 2-185--2-210. Reserved.
Division 3. Human Rights Commission
Sec. 2-211. Purpose.
The purpose of the human rights commission shall be to advise the city council in its efforts to
ensure all citizens protection of their human rights and full and equal opportunity for participation
in the affairs of this community. The city declares, as a matter of public policy, that it is interested
in securing for all of its citizens equal opportunity in housing, employment, public services, public
accommodations and education, and that it is the public policy of the city to assist the state
department of human rights in implementing the Minnesota Human Rights Act (M.S.A. § 363.13)
by the human rights commission's investigation of complaints, development and implementation
of a program of education and compliance review, and through advising the city council on long
range programs to improve human relations and expand the protection of human rights in the city.
(Code 1976, § 1-340)
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Sec. 2-212. Membership; terms.
(a) Advisory function; composition. The human rights commission shall be an advisory
commission to the city council and shall consist of eight regular members and one two voting
youth members all appointed as set forth in this section.
(b) Regular members. Seven of the regular members of the human rights commission, at
least one of whom shall be an attorney, shall be appointed by the city council for a three-year term.
One regular member shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of Independent
School District No. 283 for three-year terms unless such an appointment shall be sooner terminated
by such board. Failure of such school board to appoint its member to serve on the commission shall
in no way affect the validity of the proceedings of the commission. The terms of regular m embers
shall run until December May 31 of the year in which their terms expire and until a successor is
appointed and qualified. Subsequent appointments shall be for three-year terms. In the event of a
vacancy, the council shall appoint a person to complete the unexpired term. A member of the
commission may be removed with or without cause by the city council.
(c) Youth members. Two voting youth members, who shall be a high school students of a
private or public school located in the city, may be appointed by the city council and serve a term
of one year. One voting youth members may be appointed by the city council and serve a term of
one year. The council may also appoint another non-voting youth member to participate in all
discussions and serve as a voting commissioner and be counted as part of quorum in the absence
of the youth voting member.
(d) Qualifications. Regular members of the human rights commission shall be qualified voters
and residents of the city. The regular member appointed by the Board of Independent School
District No. 283 of St. Louis Park shall also be a resident of the school district. A vacancy shall be
deemed to exist if a member ceases to meet the residency requirements.
(Code 1976, § 1-341; Ord. No. 2403-11, 9-30-2011)
Sec. 2-213. Organization.
(a) A staff liaison to the human rights commission shall be appointed by the city manager.
The liaison shall be subject to the administrative rules and regulations of the city.
(b) The commission shall elect its own chair and vice-chair. Subject to the limitations as may
be imposed by the city council at any time, the commission shall provide its own rules and
procedure, shall determine the date and time of its meetings, and, upon proper notice, shall call
public hearings when necessary or desirable and in accordance with all requirements of local and
state laws. The bylaws of the commission and any amendments of such bylaws shall be submitted
to the city council upon their adoption. Such bylaws and any amendments shall be deemed to be
approved by the city council unless the city council takes action to modify such bylaws or
amendments within 30 days after submission. No member of the commission shall consi der or vote
upon any question in which the member is directly or indirectly interested.
(c) The human rights commission shall keep proper records of its proceedings, and such
records shall be maintained by the staff liaison or the liaison's designee.
(Code 1976, § 1-342)
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ADMINISTRATION § 2-240
Sec. 2-214. Expenses of members.
The members of the human rights commission shall serve without pay but may be reimbursed
for actual expenses to the extent that funds therefor are provided in the annual city budget adopted
by the city council. The commission shall properly account for its receipts and expenditures of
monies in accordance with established city procedures.
(Code 1976, § 1-343)
Sec. 2-215. Powers and duties.
(a) The human rights commission shall have the following powers and duties to:
(1) Study and review programs and policies and advise and aid the city council in
enlisting the cooperation of agencies, organizations and individuals in the city in an
active program directed to create equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination.
(2) Advise and aid the city council in developing and implementing programs of
cooperation with the state department of human rights to fulfill the purposes set
out in section 2-211.
(3) Make recommendations to the city council regarding formulation and
implementation of human rights programs for the city. The programs shall be
directed toward increasing the effectiveness and direction of all individuals and
agencies of the city through planning, policy-making and education in the area of
human rights.
(4) Advise the city council with respect to human rights issues arising out of or in
connection with the plans or operations of any city department or agency and
recommend the adoption of such specific policies or actions as may be needed to
protect human rights in the city.
(5) Advise and recommend to the city council programs or legislation to eliminate
inequalities of opportunity in the area of human rights.
(6) Publish and distribute to the public at large any materials necessary or advisable to
carry out its functions, subject to requirements of the city council.
(7) Make studies, surveys and investigations necessary or advisable to carry out its
functions.
(8) Sponsor such meetings, institutes, forums and other educational activities as will
lead to clearer understanding of local human rights issues and contribute to their
proper resolution.
(9) Submit to the city council by April 1 of each year an annual report of the activities
of the commission during the previous year.
(b) The commission shall have such additional powers and duties as the city council shall from
time to time determine.
(Code 1976, § 1-344)
Secs. 2-216--2-240. Reserved.
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Division 4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission*
Sec. 2-241. Membership; terms.
(a) Function; composition. The parks and recreation advisory commission shall be an advisory
commission to the city council. It shall consist of seven regular members and one two youth
members, all appointed as set forth in this section.
(b) Regular members. Four regular members of the commission shall be appointed by the
city council for three-year terms. Three regular members shall be appointed by and serve at the
pleasure of the Board of Independent School District No. 283 for a three-year term. Failure of such
school board to appoint its membership to serve on the parks and recreation advisory commission
shall in no way affect the validity of the proceedings of the parks and recreation advisory
commission. The terms of regular members shall expire on May December 31 of the third year of
s uch term and until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. Subsequent appointments shall be
for three-year terms. In the event of a vacancy, the city council shall appoint a person to complete
the unexpired term. A member of the commission may be removed with or without cause by the
city council.
(c) Youth member. One Two voting youth members, who shall be a high school students of a
private or public school located in the city, may be appointed by the city council and serve a term
of one year.
(d) Qualifications. Regular members of the parks and recreation advisory commission shall
be qualified voters and residents of the city. The regular member appointed by the Board of
Independent School District No. 283 of St. Louis Park shall also be a resident of the school district.
A vacancy shall deem to exist if a member ceases to meet the residency requirements. All members
of the commission shall be appointed from persons who have demonstrated an interest in the parks
and recreation advisory commission by submission of appropriate city forms.
(Code 1976, § 1-310)
Sec. 2-242. Organization.
(a) A staff liaison to the parks and recreation advisory commission shall be appointed by the
city manager and shall be subject to the administrative rules and regulations of the city.
(b) The commission shall elect its own chair and vice -chair. Subject to such limitations as may
be imposed by the city council at any time, the commission shall provide its own rules and
procedure, determine the date and time of meetings and, upon proper notice, shall call public
hearings when necessary and desirable and in accordance with all requirements of local and state
laws. The bylaws of the commission and amendments shall be submitted to the city council upon
their adoption. Such bylaws and any amendments shall be deemed to be approved by the city
council unless the city council takes action to modify such bylaws or amendments within 30 days
after submission. No member of the commission shall consider or vote upon any question in which
the member is directly or indirectly interested.
(c) The commission shall keep proper records of its proceedings, and such records shall be
maintained by the staff liaison or the liaison's designee.
(Code 1976, § 1-311)
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*Charter reference(s)--Authority to create parks and playgrounds, § 7.01.
Cross reference(s)--Parks and recreation, ch. 20.
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ADMINISTRATION § 2-271
Sec. 2-243. Expense of members.
The members of the parks and recreation advisory commission shall serve without pay but may
be reimbursed for actual expenses to the extent that funds therefor are provided in the annual city
budget adopted by the city council. The commission shall properly account for its receipts and
expenditures of monies in accordance with established city procedures.
(Code 1976, § 1-312)
Sec. 2-244. Powers and duties.
The parks and recreation advisory commission shall have the following powers and duties to:
(1) Consider matters pertaining to public recreation programs in the city;
(2) Evaluate the city's current parks and recreation programs and desires of citizens for
such services;
(3) Keep acquainted with the current state, regional and national parks and recreation
standards for communities;
(4) Recommend programs and a budget of programs and expenditures for operations of
the parks and recreation department;
(5) Study and recommend long range parks and recreation plans for the city;
(6) Submit to the city council by April 1 of each year an annual report of the activities of
the commission during the previous year; and
(7) Act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters which are requested by the
city council.
(Code 1976, § 1-313)
Secs. 2-245--2-270. Reserved.
Division 5. Planning Commission*
Sec. 2-271. Membership; terms.
(a) Function; composition. The planning commission shall be an advisory commission to the
city council and shall consist of seven regular members and one youth member, all appointed as
set forth in this section.
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*Charter reference(s)--Planning commission to aid in city plan, § 7.01.
Cross reference(s)--Zoning, ch. 36.
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(b) Regular members. Six of the regular members of the commission shall be appointed by the
city council for three-year terms. One regular member of the commission shall be appointed by and
serve at the pleasure of the Board of Independent School District No. 283 of St. Louis Park for a term
of three years unless such appointment shall be terminated by such school board. One alternate
may be appointed by such school board to serve in the absence of the regular member. Failure of
such school board to appoint its member or alter nate to serve on the planning commission shall in no
way affect the validity of the proceedings of the planning commission. The terms of regular members
shall run until December 31 of the year in which their terms expire and until a successor is appointed
and qualified. Subsequent appointments shall be for three -year terms. In the event of a vacancy, the
council shall appoint a person to complete the unexpired term. A member of the commission may be
removed with or without cause by the city council.
(c) Youth member. One nonvoting youth member, who shall be a high school student of a
private or public school located in the city, may be appointed by the city council and serve a term of
one year.
(d) Qualifications. Regular members of the planning commission shall be qualified voters and
residents of the city. The regular member appointed by the Board of Independent School District No.
283 of St. Louis Park shall also be a resident of such school district. A vacancy shall be deemed to exist
if a member ceases to meet the residency requirements. The regular members and youth member of
the commission shall be appointed from persons who have demonstrated an interest in the planning
commission by submission of appropriate city forms.
(Code 1976, § 1-301)
Sec. 2-272. Organization.
(a) A staff liaison to the planning commission shall be appointed by the city manager and shall
be subject to the administrative rules and regulations of the city.
(b) The commission shall elect its own chair, vice-chair and secretary. Subject to such limitations
as may be imposed by the city council at any time, the commission shall provide its own rules and
procedure. The date and time of meetings, and, upon proper notice, shall call public hearings
when necessary and desirable and in accordance with all requirements of local and state laws. The
bylaws of the commission and any amendments shall be submitted to the city council upon their
adoption. Such bylaws and any amendments shall be deemed to be approved by the city council unless
the city council takes action to modify such bylaws or amendments within 30 days after submission.
No member of the commission shall consider or vote on any question in which the member is directly
or indirectly interested.
(c) The planning commission shall keep proper records of its proceedings, and such records
shall be maintained by the staff liaison or the liaison's designee.
(Code 1976, § 1-302)
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Sec. 2-273. Expenses of members.
The members of the planning commission shall serve without pay, but may be reimbursed for
actual expenses to the extent that funds therefor are provided in the annual city budget adopted by
the city council. The commission shall properly account for its receipts and expenditures of monies in
accordance with established city procedures.
(Code 1976, § 1-303)
Sec. 2-274. Powers and duties.
The planning commission shall have the following powers and duties to:
(1) Prepare a comprehensive plan for the future development of the city to be submitted to
the city council for implementation and to maintain such plan and recommend its
amendment to the city council as may become necessary.
(2) Initiate, direct and review, from time to time, a study of the provisions of the zoning
chapter and the subdivision regulations and to report to the city council its advice and
recommendations accordingly.
(3) Study applications and proposals for amendments to the zoning chapter and
applications for special permits and to advise the city council of its recommendations.
(4) Study preliminary and final plats and to advise the city council of its recommendations. (5)
Submit to the city council by April 1 of each year an annual report of the activities of
the commission during the previous year.
(6) Act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters wherein powers are assigned to
the city council by state law or city Charter concerning land use, comprehensive
planning, zoning, platting, changes in streets and other matters of a general planning
nature.
(Code 1976, § 1-304)
Secs. 2-275--2-300. Reserved.
Division 6. Board of Zoning Appeals*
Sec. 2-301. Membership; terms.
(a) Composition. The board of zoning appeals shall consist of all individuals serving on the
planning commission pursuant to Article IV, Division 5, of this chapter. Only regular members
of the planning commission shall serve as voting members of the board of zoning appeals.
(Ord. No. 2559-19, 5-6-19)
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*Cross reference(s)--Zoning, ch. 36.
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(b) Regular members. The five regular members of the board shall be appointed by the city
council for three-year terms. Their terms shall run until December 31 of the year in which their
terms expire and until a successor is appointed and qualified. In the event of a vacancy, the council
shall appoint a person to complete the unexpired term. A member of the board may be removed
with or without cause by the city council.
(c) Qualifications. Members of the board shall be qualified voters and residents of the city.
A vacancy shall be deemed to exist in case a member ceases to meet the residency requirements.
The regular members of the board shall be appointed from persons who have demonstrated an
interest in the board of zoning appeals by submission of appropriate city forms.
(Code 1976, § 1-401)
Sec. 2-302. Organization.
(a) A staff liaison to the board of zoning appeals shall be appointed by the city manager and
shall be subject to the administrative rules and regulations of the city.
(b) The board shall elect its own chair and vice-chair. Subjectto such limitations as may be
imposed by the city council at any time, the board shall provide its own rules and procedure,
determine the date and time of meetings and, upon proper notice, shall conduct all public hearings
when necessary and desirable and in accordance with all requirements of local and state laws. The
bylaws of the board and any amendments shall be submitted to the city council upon their
adoption. Such bylaws and any amendments shall be deemed to be approved by the city council
unless the city council takes action to modify such bylaws or amendments within 30 days after
submission. No member of the board shall consider or vote upon any question in which the member
is directly or indirectly interested.
(c) The board of zoning appeals shall keep proper records of its proceedings, and such
records shall be maintained by the staff liaison or the liaison's designee.
(Code 1976, § 1-402)
Sec. 2-303. Expenses of members.
The members of the board of zoning appeals shall serve without pay, but may be reimbursed
for actual expenses to the extent that funds therefor are provided in the annual city budget adopted
by the city council. The board shall properly account for its receipts and expenditures of monies in
accordance with established city procedures.
(Code 1976, § 1-403)
Sec. 2-304. Powers and duties.
The board of zoning appeals shall have the following powers and duties to:
(1) Hear and decide on appeals from any order, requirement, permit decision or refusal or
determination made by the zoning administrator under the zoning chapter and from
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any interpretation of the text of the zoning chapter, or any location of the boundary of
a zoning district as shown on the official zoning map made by the zoning administrator,
in accordance with all requirements of local and state laws.
(2) Hear and decide on requests for variances from the terms of the zoning chapter in the
manner and subject to the standards and requirements set forth in the zoning chapter
and applicable state laws.
(3) Communicate with the city council its recommendations, records of proceedings and
any other method of reporting as may be deemed appropriate by the city council.
(4) Act in an advisory capacity to the city council and hear and make recommendations to
the city council on all matters referred to the board or upon which it is required to act
under the zoning chapter.
(Code 1976, § 1-404)
Sec. 2-305. Decision subject to appeal to the city council.
Any party aggrieved by a decision of the board of zoning appeals may appeal the decision to
the city council in accordance with the procedures set forth in the zoning chapter of this Code. An
appeal shall be filed with the planning department within ten days of issuance of the board of
zoning appeals' decision.
(Code 1976, § 1-405)
Division 7. Police Advisory Commission
Sec. 2-321. Membership; terms.
(a) Function; composition. The police advisory commission shall be an advisory commission to
the city council. It shall consist of eleven regular members and one two youth members, all
appointed as set forth in this section.
(b) Regular members. The City Council shall appoint four regular members of the commission
for terms to expire on December 31, 2004, four regular members for terms to expire on December
31, 2005, and three regular members for terms to expire on December 31, 2006. All subsequent
appointments shall be for three-year terms which shall expire on December May 31 of the third
year of such term and until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. In the event of a vacancy,
the city council shall appoint a person to complete the unexpired term. A member of the
commission may be removed with or without cause by the city council.
(c) Youth member. One Two voting youth members, who shall be a high school students of a
private or public school located in the city, may be appointed by the city council and serve a term
of one year.
(d) Qualifications. Regular members of the police advisory commission shall be qualified voters
and residents of the city. A vacancy shall deem to exist if a member ceases to meet the residency
requirements. All members of the commission shall be appointed from persons who have
demonstrated an interest in the police advisory commission by submission of appropriate city
forms.
Sec. 2-322. Organization.
(a) A staff liaison to the police advisory commission shall be appointed by the city manager and
shall be subject to the administrative rules and regulations of the city.
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(b) The commission shall elect its own chair and vice-chair. Subject to such limitations as may
be imposed by the city council at any time, the commission shall provide its own rules and
procedure, determine the date and time of meetings and, upon proper notice, shall call public
hearings when necessary and desirable and in accordance with all requirements of local and state
laws. The bylaws of the commission and amendments shall be submitted to the city council upon
their adoption. Such bylaws and any amendments shall be deemed to be approved by the city
council unless the city council takes action to modify such bylaws or amendments within 30 days
after submission. No member of the commission shall consider or vote upon any question in which
the member is directly or indirectly interested.
(c) The commission shall keep proper records of its proceedings, and such records shall be
maintained by the staff liaison or the liaison's designee.
Sec. 2-323. Expense of members.
The members of the police advisory commission shall serve without pay but may be reimbursed
for actual expenses to the extent that funds therefor are provided in the annual city budget adopted
by the city council. The commission shall properly account for its receipts and expenditures of
monies in accordance with established city procedures.
Sec. 2-324. Powers and duties.
Under the direction of the city council, the police advisory commission shall perform those
functions and duties necessary to:
(a) Carry out their stated mission to enhance the awareness of police department capabilities
and services; provide an opportunity for citizen involvement in police services and to encourage
exchange between the police department and the community.
(b) Submit to the city council by April 1 of each year an annual report of the activities of the
commission during the previous year; and
(c) Perform other functions as needed to carry out these duties and responsibilities as directed
by the city council and to act in an advisory capacity to the city council.
(Ordinance No. 2242-03, 7-21-03)
Sec. 2-325—2-330. Reserved.
Division 8. Environment and Sustainability Commission:
Sustainable SLP
Sec. 2-331. Purpose.
The purpose of the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP shall be to:
(a) Provide recommendations to advance city goals, policies, and programs.
(b) Provide advice and assistance to staff and council through collaboration.
(c) Provide leadership in engaging the community, encouraging relationships and partnerships
with neighborhoods, special interest groups, religious institutions, business leaders, and other
commissions.
(d) Serve as a conduit for environmental and sustainable information, topics, and direction to
and from residents and the public.
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Sec. 2-332. Membership; terms.
(a) The Environment and Sustainability Commission shall be an advisory commission to the
city council. It shall consist of eleven regular members and two youth members, all appointed as
set forth in this section.
(b) Regular members. The city council shall appoint three regular members of the commission
for terms to expire on May 31, 2019, three regular members for terms to expire on May 31, 2020,
and five regular members for terms to expire on May 31, 2021. All subsequent appointments shall
be for three-year terms that shall expire on May 31 of the third year of such term and until a
successor is duly appointed and qualified. The city council should ensure representation from each
city ward, as outlined in Chapter 10 of this code. The city council will also give preference to
applicants representing the business and rental communities in order to ensure fair representation
on the commission. In the event of a vacancy, the city council shall appoint a person to complete
the unexpired term. A member of the commission may be removed with or without cause by the
city council.
(c) Youth members. Two voting youth members, who shall be a high school students of a
private or public school located in the city, reside in the city and be a high school student may be
appointed by the city council and serve a term of one year.
(d) Qualifications. Regular members of the Environment and Sustainability Commission:
Sustainable SLP shall be qualified voters and residents of the city , except in the case of a business
owner or representative. A business owner or representative need not be a resident of the city. A
vacancy shall deem to exist if a member ceases to meet the residency requirements. All members
of the commission shall be appointed from persons who have demonstrated an interest in the
commission by submission of appropriate city forms and exhibit high energy, leadership, and a
commitment to the environment and sustainability.
(Ord. No. 2537-18, 6-4-18)
Sec. 2-333. Organization.
(a) A staff liaison to the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP shall be
appointed by the city manager and shall be subject to the administrative rules and regulations of
the city.
(b) The commission shall elect its own chair and vice-chair. Subject to such limitations as may
be imposed by the city council at any time, the commission shall provide its own rules and
procedure, determine the date and time of meetings and, upon proper notice, shall call public
hearings when necessary and desirable and in accordance with all requirements of local and state
laws. The bylaws of the commission and amendments shall be submitted to the city council upon
their adoption. Such laws and any amendments shall be deemed to be approved by the city council
unless the city council takes action to modify such bylaws or amendments with 30 days after
submission. No member of the commission shall consider or vote upon any question in which the
member is directly or indirectly interested.
(c) The commission shall include any number of working groups focused on identified special
topics or projects, and be led by at least one commissioner.
(d) The commission shall keep proper records of its proceedings, and such records shall be
maintained by the staff liaison or the liaison’s designees.
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Sec. 2-334. Expenses of members.
The members of the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP shall serve
without pay but may be reimbursed for actual expenses to the extent that funds therefor are
provided in the annual city budget adopted by the city council. The commission shall properly
account for its receipts and expenditures of monies in accordance with established city procedures.
Sec. 2-335. Powers and duties.
(a) The Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP shall have the following
powers and duties to:
(1) Advise the city council with respect to environment and sustainability issues arising
out of or in connection with the plans or operations of any city department or agency
and recommend the adoption of such specific policies or actions as may be needed
to enhance the city’s environmental stewardship.
(2) Elicit community feedback and direction, including direct engagement, social media,
annual events and fairs, etc.
(3) Reach out to the full community as we ll as to special populations with
communication and educational efforts related to the environment and
sustainability.
(4) Establish work groups to focus on specific areas of interest, special projects, and
ongoing concerns. Work group representation should be broadened to emphasize
greater diversity, inclusiveness, and specific issue expertise with non -commission
members from the general community.
(5) Submit to the city council by April 1 of each year an annual report of the activities of
the commission during the previous year.
(b) The commission shall have such additional powers and duties as the city council shall from
time to time determine.
(Ordinance No. 2438-13, 4-1-13)
Sec. 2-336--2-349. Reserved.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take after the second reding on January 19, 2021
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council January 19, 2021
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
First reading January 4, 2021
Second reading January 19, 2021
Date of publication January 28, 2021
Date ordinance takes effect January 19, 2021
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