HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2002-016CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-016
AMENDING THE POLICY ESTABLISHING THE
PLYMOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
MISSION/ORGANIZATION STATEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, that the Policy
Establishing the Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee Mission/Organization Statement is
amended as follows:
Obj ective
The Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee shall review, consider, initiate and recommend
to the City Council such policies, plans or projects which will enhance and preserve the natural
environment of the City. The Committee's scope shall include, but not necessarily be limited to
matters of water quality, wetland preservation, ground water protection, solid waste collection
and disposal, recycling and reuse programs, ecological preservation, control of soil erosion and
air, noise and light pollution. The Committee shall also review upon request environmental
assessment worksheets and environmental impact statements when referred by the Planning
Commission or City Council.
Composition
The Committee shall consist of seven nine members, with one member from each of the city's
four wards, axd three members at -large, and two members appointed "at large" from students
livingin n Plymouth. Two alternate student members may also be appointed. Members shall
serve three year terms subject to a six year maximum as set forth in Council policy. Student
members shall have flexible terms as appointed by the Council, depending on the grade level of
the student appointed. The Chair shall be selected by the membership. The Dile, taf ofP ftf, and
R ee featia City Engineer or designee shall provide staff assistance to the Committee.
Areas of Concentration:
To accomplish their objective, the Committee will:
1. Become familiar with state statutes, federal regulations, agency riles, and city
ordinances on the subject of issues. Receive information regarding role of Watershed
Management Organizations, municipalities, Department of Natural Resources, and
Army Corps of Engineers and other regulatory agencies on environmental issues.
Review related data.
2. Review environmentally related city policies and ordinances and recommend
appropriate revisions to the City Council.
3. Recommend actions to the Council for consideration in the city budget to preserve
and enhance environmental quality throughout Plymouth.
Adopted by the Plymouth City Council on January 8, 2002.