Minutes

Meeting Minutes 7/16/2012

11:30-1:30

Location: Student Life Conference Room

Attendance

Governing Council Members present: Cliff Koski, Deanne Roquet, Kristi Heintz, Theresa Hornstein, Vaughn Johnson

General Members present:  Jeri Schwerin

Guest Present:

Announcements

The EC would like to welcome Vaughn Johnson to the EC.  He is the new EC representative for facilities taking over for Kevin Futhey who retired last week.  Vaughn has already met with Kevin, Deanne, and Kristi and voiced some great ideas, welcome Vaughn!

Conference attendance in FY13:  Deanne mentioned two conferences next year and encouraged anyone that would like to go to put the dates on their calendars.   The first is the Annual Minnesota Waste Wise Meeting in Chaska at the Landscape Arboretum on Tuesday October 2^nd.  Kristi, Theresa, and Cliff all showed interest in going. The second conference is at UW-Madison on April 15^th where Jane Goodall will be the keynote speaker.

Deanne brought up an interesting idea themed after “Food For Thought”.  This would be a sustainable food plus discussion forum involving Bruce/the LSC cafeteria.  Deanne will try to set up a meeting with Bruce to discuss this idea.

New Business

Gardening Club/Wild Ones:  Jeri gave a brief review of work done by the Garden Club in the past month and also gave an overview of what “Wild Ones” does.  She also described the tour they’d like to have here at LSC.  Kristi added that we’d like to make it a plant identification workshop open to the LSC community where natives in both the rain gardens and other areas on campus would be identified and labeled.  Mary Beebe is working with the group and is trying to arrange the workshop for early August.

Ditch no-mow: With the current momentum of the Garden Club and Student Senate Legacy projects bringing attention to outdoor spaces, Kristi brought up the idea of creating some no-mow spaces in the wet ditch areas along the main drive of the campus.  There are many spots that aren’t easy to mow now, and with a little work could become permanent stormwater mitigation areas.  Kristi contacted Jeff West with Boreal Natives to ask for recommendations.  Kristi asked the EC if this is something we should pursue or put in a long-term goal file.  Vaughn agreed there are some areas that could use some immediate attention, and he will bring our idea to Gary A. for feedback.  Jeri suggested we take a look at her home rain garden for ideas.  There are a lot of unknowns as far as who would pay for the work and materials, who would do the work, and how we could get long-term support for maintenance.  Kristi will move forward with some initial planning, but the focus will remain on existing projects to make sure we aren’t taking on too much at one time.

Atrium: Vaughn asked who is responsible for upkeep of the Atrium plants.  This raised a larger discussion of who is responsible for grounds maintenance etc.  It was agreed that a larger discussion needs to be had with facilities and Admin on issues such as these.  Deanne will contact Al about possibly meeting with us to talk about these things.

Dedicated Tree for Kevin The EC decided to dedicate a replacement tree to Kevin once the dead white pine is cut down on the hillside by the H-Building.

Kristi is working with Mat on H-Building LEED signs and showed the design idea to the EC.

Vaughn mentioned the recent MnSCU hazardous waste fines.  He wondered if the EC had any role in our campus’ hazardous waste procedures.  Kristi has a role from a CLA standpoint, but most felt as though the EC is not in a position to make recommendations to Admin beyond the need they already recognize.

Ongoing Business

Old Business

Three water bottle filling stations have been installed in the E and W buildings.  Support and gratitude has been tremendous, and suggestions for more stations have been noted.  A need for one by the Wellness Center makes most sense and if an opportunity to install another arises, we will suggest this.

Budget                                                                                                                                                                      

FY13 Budget: $10,000

Encumbrances since last meeting:

• MN Waste Wise annual membership dues: $150
• Airpark Disability Svcs for plastic bag pick-up: $208

Items for approval:

• 7×5” galvanized signs: $2 each, cards $.70 each.  These will be used for plant identification in the campus gardens.  Theresa motioned to purchase 100 of each, Cliff seconded it, no opposition.

Next meeting

Next tentative meeting is August 13^th, 2012

Notes Submitted by Kristi Heintz

Meeting Minutes 6/18/2012

11:30-1:30

Location: Student Life Conference Room

Attendance

Governing Council Members present: Deanne Roquet, Kevin Futhey, Kristi Heintz, Mike Francisco, Theresa Hornstein, Wade Gordon

General Members present:  Mat Gilderman

Guest Present:

Announcements

Gardening Club update: Kristi mentioned last week’s rain garden and S-building rock swale weeding work done with the Gardening Club.  The small group of worker bees included Mary Beebe, Jeri Schwerin, Adam Johnston, Aaron Mcintire, and Kristi Heintz.  The group is hoping to do more work on the west lot next week and also organize an LSC community mini-workshop focusing on plant identification.  Wade suggested Matt Whitehill do some rock identification/labeling as well.

A discussion about the responsibility of ongoing garden maintenance came up as well.  Many ideas were brought up, one possible campus participation idea included starting a spring “Green Thumb” project or award.  Offices or departments could take on a flower bed or pot and take care of it for the summer.

New Business

FY13 Priorities/Projects/Goals Planning The group identified a few priority projects for FY13.  They included:

• working with facilities to put together a comprehensive landscape plan
•  working with Food Service in many projects related to our campus food supply
• and creating a  Purchasing and Energy Use Policy for the campus

Legacy Project Update Kristi updated the EC on the Senate’s work on the legacy project.  So far the grass has been killed off and Boreal Natives is supposed to have the grass seed laid by the end of the June.  The plan to move donated stone to campus for paths and tables had some challenges and that portion has been put on hold. The SS will keep us posted on the project.  The EC again mentioned the importance of signage for plants etc.  Kristi will work with the SS on this.

Interpretive Trail Signs have been printed and are ready for installation. Jean Kirwan and Janet Blixt did a fantastic job designing and editing the signs that Glenn compiled information for.  Kristi and the Environmental Science work study, Adam, will be working on the installation in mid-July.  An announcement will be made at fall Duty Day to highlight the new signs.

Re-Use Room Update The re-use room is being well utilized.  Many used items were transferred from the old AA supply room to the re-use room when supplies moved to the Copy Center.  Kristi spoke to Mark Magnuson about getting shelving put into the new adjunct work space (formerly the Learning Center) and moving many of the supplies into that space permanently in early August.  Mark was very supportive of the idea.

Food Service Director invite Deanne will invite Bruce to our next meeting, tentatively set for July 16^th.  The meeting may be changed to accommodate his schedule.

Ongoing Business

Adopt-A-Parking lot signs were printed by State Sign Shop.  They will also print the names of the adopting groups as vinyl stickers.  These signs will be installed in August.  Kristi will talk to Mary Nienaber about announcing this project at Duty Day as well.

LSC Sustainability Website Kristi met with Steve Fudally about the lack of upkeep on the LSC Sustainability Webpage linked to the LSC site.  The two of them decided to replace that webpage with the EC’s Sustainability blog site.  Steve will re-work the format of the blog to make it more consistent with other Department blogs, including an LSC logo.

Old Business

Campus Accessibility Survey results are posted on the blog.

Budget                                                                                                                                                                      

PO encumbrances since last meeting:

• Adopt-A-Parking Lot signs (MN State Industries): $130
• Interpretive Trail Signs (ShelDon): $212
• Water bottle station: $1492
• Budget balance end FY12 ($0)

Next meeting

Next tentative meeting is July 16^th

Notes Submitted by Kristi Heintz

Meeting Minutes 6/18/2012

11:30-1:30

Location: Student Life Conference Room

Attendance

Governing Council Members present: Deanne Roquet, Kevin Futhey, Kristi Heintz, Mike Francisco, Theresa Hornstein, Wade Gordon

General Members present:  Mat Gilderman

Guest Present:

Announcements

Gardening Club update: Kristi mentioned last week’s rain garden and S-building rock swale weeding work done with the Gardening Club.  The small group of worker bees included Mary Beebe, Jeri Schwerin, Adam Johnston, Aaron Mcintire, and Kristi Heintz.  The group is hoping to do more work on the west lot next week and also organize an LSC community mini-workshop focusing on plant identification.  Wade suggested Matt Whitehill do some rock identification/labeling as well.

A discussion about the responsibility of ongoing garden maintenance came up as well.  Many ideas were brought up, one possible campus participation idea included starting a spring “Green Thumb” project or award.  Offices or departments could take on a flower bed or pot and take care of it for the summer.

New Business

FY13 Priorities/Projects/Goals Planning The group identified a few priority projects for FY13.  They included:

• working with facilities to put together a comprehensive landscape plan
•  working with Food Service in many projects related to our campus food supply
• and creating a  Purchasing and Energy Use Policy for the campus

Legacy Project Update Kristi updated the EC on the Senate’s work on the legacy project.  So far the grass has been killed off and Boreal Natives is supposed to have the grass seed laid by the end of the June.  The plan to move donated stone to campus for paths and tables had some challenges and that portion has been put on hold. The SS will keep us posted on the project.  The EC again mentioned the importance of signage for plants etc.  Kristi will work with the SS on this.

Interpretive Trail Signs have been printed and are ready for installation. Jean Kirwan and Janet Blixt did a fantastic job designing and editing the signs that Glenn compiled information for.  Kristi and the Environmental Science work study, Adam, will be working on the installation in mid-July.  An announcement will be made at fall Duty Day to highlight the new signs.

Re-Use Room Update The re-use room is being well utilized.  Many used items were transferred from the old AA supply room to the re-use room when supplies moved to the Copy Center.  Kristi spoke to Mark Magnuson about getting shelving put into the new adjunct work space (formerly the Learning Center) and moving many of the supplies into that space permanently in early August.  Mark was very supportive of the idea.

Food Service Director invite Deanne will invite Bruce to our next meeting, tentatively set for July 16^th.  The meeting may be changed to accommodate his schedule.

Ongoing Business

Adopt-A-Parking lot signs were printed by State Sign Shop.  They will also print the names of the adopting groups as vinyl stickers.  These signs will be installed in August.  Kristi will talk to Mary Nienaber about announcing this project at Duty Day as well.

LSC Sustainability Website Kristi met with Steve Fudally about the lack of upkeep on the LSC Sustainability Webpage linked to the LSC site.  The two of them decided to replace that webpage with the EC’s Sustainability blog site.  Steve will re-work the format of the blog to make it more consistent with other Department blogs, including an LSC logo.

Old Business

Campus Accessibility Survey results are posted on the blog.

Budget                                                                                                                                                                      

PO encumbrances since last meeting:

• Adopt-A-Parking Lot signs (MN State Industries): $130
• Interpretive Trail Signs (ShelDon): $212
• Water bottle station: $1492
• Budget balance end FY12 ($0)

Next meeting

Next tentative meeting is July 16^th

Notes Submitted by Kristi Heintz

Meeting Minutes 4/27/2012

April 27^th, 2012

8:00-9:30

Location: Student Life Conference Room

Attendance

Governing Council Members present: Carol Johnson, Deanne Roquet, Kristi Heintz, Mike Francisco, Theresa Hornstein

General Members present:  Dick Haney, Kevin Lindgren, Heather Grillo

Guest Present: Beth Johnson

Announcements

Waste Wise Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 2^nd at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska.  Anyone interested in going can contact Kristi.

YMCA Camp Miller is hiring a counselor position for summer.  Dick will forward the posting to Kristi to be distributed to the EC mail list.

Work-Study & Work-Group Reports

New Business

Accessibility Survey With the re-design of the East parking lot occurring now and work beginning soon, Dick suggested we put together a survey of individual’s satisfaction with the non-motorized accessibility of our campus.  Dick, Deanne, Heather, and Kristi will work on survey questions.  Kristi will put the questions into a survey monkey format and attach it to the blog and send a Newsplash request to Mat.  Kristi and Lance will have the survey available next Tuesday and Wednesday.  Heather suggested we raffle remaining Earth Day items, including t-shirts and herbs, for those that take the survey.  Great idea!

Legacy Project Update Beth reported that the project has been approved and Brian is just waiting on Jeff at Boreal to begin the work.

Hosting Sustainability Folks meeting Since the first meeting time didn’t work for most, we are now getting down to the wire to schedule during spring semester.  This meeting may have to be put off until fall.

Re-Use Room Kristi has had several requests from faculty to open another re-use room this summer.  With so many office moves taking place, it would be a great idea to continue it all summer.  Kristi spoke with Mark M. about this option, he asked that she work with Rody and Gary to find a space.  The room will be open from 11:00-1:00 Mondays and Wednesdays.

Strategizing FY2013 Kristi would like to lay out goals for the next school year.  It was decided that the June 18^th meeting would be a good time for this.

Ongoing Business

Smoking on the Interpretive Trail was again brought up as an ongoing problem.  Kristi will check with facilities to see if they have any more No Smoking Signs that can be posted at the trail head(s).

Adopt-A-Parking Lot sign design has been completed by Jean and Kristi brought an example to show to the EC.  Kristi will set up a PO for the signs which will cost about $150.

Old Business

Earth Day Re-Cap The general feeling was that Earth Day this year went very well.  Students really loved the water bottle give-away.  Heather did an amazing job, as always, organizing everything for the MONTH!  The shirts were a big success, there are some remaining that will be used as prizes throughout the year.  The Council decided we should re-order the same shirts next year.  Ideas were generated on how to involve more faculty in the planning of Earth Day activities, possibly sending an early reminder, similar to SS day, so instructors can put “extra credit” opportunities on their syllabuses.

Budget                                                                                                                                                                     

PO encumbrances since last meeting:

• Earth Day t-shirts $500
• 5R, Recyclemania printing
• Plastic bag pick-up: $8

Balance as of 4/23/2012: $1,859.96

• Adopt-A-Parking Lot signs $130
• Interp Trail Sign Supplies: $208
• Earth Day/5R/Recyclemania printing :$
• Water bottle station: $700 (retrofit) $1300 (full)

Next meeting

Next meeting is June 18^th at noon in the Student Life Conference Room

Summer meetings will be July 16^th and August 13^th at noon in Student Life

Notes Submitted by Kristi Heintz

Meeting Minutes 4/27/2012

April 27^th, 2012

8:00-9:30

Location: Student Life Conference Room

Attendance

Governing Council Members present: Carol Johnson, Deanne Roquet, Kristi Heintz, Mike Francisco, Theresa Hornstein

General Members present:  Dick Haney, Kevin Lindgren, Heather Grillo

Guest Present: Beth Johnson

Announcements

Waste Wise Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 2^nd at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska.  Anyone interested in going can contact Kristi.

YMCA Camp Miller is hiring a counselor position for summer.  Dick will forward the posting to Kristi to be distributed to the EC mail list.

Work-Study & Work-Group Reports

New Business

Accessibility Survey With the re-design of the East parking lot occurring now and work beginning soon, Dick suggested we put together a survey of individual’s satisfaction with the non-motorized accessibility of our campus.  Dick, Deanne, Heather, and Kristi will work on survey questions.  Kristi will put the questions into a survey monkey format and attach it to the blog and send a Newsplash request to Mat.  Kristi and Lance will have the survey available next Tuesday and Wednesday.  Heather suggested we raffle remaining Earth Day items, including t-shirts and herbs, for those that take the survey.  Great idea!

Legacy Project Update Beth reported that the project has been approved and Brian is just waiting on Jeff at Boreal to begin the work.

Hosting Sustainability Folks meeting Since the first meeting time didn’t work for most, we are now getting down to the wire to schedule during spring semester.  This meeting may have to be put off until fall.

Re-Use Room Kristi has had several requests from faculty to open another re-use room this summer.  With so many office moves taking place, it would be a great idea to continue it all summer.  Kristi spoke with Mark M. about this option, he asked that she work with Rody and Gary to find a space.  The room will be open from 11:00-1:00 Mondays and Wednesdays.

Strategizing FY2013 Kristi would like to lay out goals for the next school year.  It was decided that the June 18^th meeting would be a good time for this.

Ongoing Business

Smoking on the Interpretive Trail was again brought up as an ongoing problem.  Kristi will check with facilities to see if they have any more No Smoking Signs that can be posted at the trail head(s).

Adopt-A-Parking Lot sign design has been completed by Jean and Kristi brought an example to show to the EC.  Kristi will set up a PO for the signs which will cost about $150.

Old Business

Earth Day Re-Cap The general feeling was that Earth Day this year went very well.  Students really loved the water bottle give-away.  Heather did an amazing job, as always, organizing everything for the MONTH!  The shirts were a big success, there are some remaining that will be used as prizes throughout the year.  The Council decided we should re-order the same shirts next year.  Ideas were generated on how to involve more faculty in the planning of Earth Day activities, possibly sending an early reminder, similar to SS day, so instructors can put “extra credit” opportunities on their syllabuses.

Budget                                                                                                                                                                     

PO encumbrances since last meeting:

• Earth Day t-shirts $500
• 5R, Recyclemania printing
• Plastic bag pick-up: $8

Balance as of 4/23/2012: $1,859.96

• Adopt-A-Parking Lot signs $130
• Interp Trail Sign Supplies: $208
• Earth Day/5R/Recyclemania printing :$
• Water bottle station: $700 (retrofit) $1300 (full)

Next meeting

Next meeting is June 18^th at noon in the Student Life Conference Room

Summer meetings will be July 16^th and August 13^th at noon in Student Life

Notes Submitted by Kristi Heintz

Meeting Minutes 4/13/2012

9:00-11:00

Location: Student Life Conference Room

Attendance

Governing Council Members present: Carol Johnson, Deanne Roquet, Kevin Futhey, Kristi Heintz, Mike Francisco, Theresa Hornstein

General Members present:  Glenn Merrick, Kevin Lindgren, Heather Grillo

Guest Present: Neldon Herron

Announcements

Sigrud Oldon Lecture Series  is at UMD, Wednesday April 18^th at 12 noon in the library rotunda

Campus Climate Idols Mindy Granley at UMD contacted Kristi about LSC being a part of the GreenCorps member facilitated Campus Climate Idols project.  The project includes UMD, CSS, and Duluth Sister Cities.  Kristi didn’t have many details, and nobody had any recollection of this being discussed.  Kristi will follow-up with Mindy for more details.

Greenhouse Gas Report for 2011 has been submitted.  Cliff and a work-study gathered and compiled the data and submitted to ACUPCC.  Kristi will send the information to Mat for the weekly Newsplash and will post on the blog.  Deanne suggested a certificate be created for the work-study that completed the data collection.

Work-Study & Work-Group Reports

Vending Misers:  Lance was not present to report, but Kristi posted the miser story on the blog and shared it with the Council.  Kristi will send this to Mat for the Newsplash.

Earth Day & 5R Update  Heather updated everyone on the upcoming Earth Day activities and Kristi gave an update on 5R.  Volunteers for 5R are needed for all time slots.

Arbor Day/Legacy Project update  The Student Senate is still moving forward with the planned Legacy Landscaping Project.  Cliff worked with the Senate Involvement Committee to draw up a plan.  After meeting with President Johns and Jeff West from Boreal Natives, the plan has been altered a bit to include a lower spot on the front lawn.  This location will serve more of a stormwater mitigation purpose and will enable more incorporation of diverse moisture tolerant plants and grasses.  The group still hopes to begin work in late April.

“Local Sustainability Folks” meeting:  The proposed April 19^th meeting did not work for most individuals.  May 3^rd was suggested as a new date.  Kristi will send an email to gauge interest in this date.

The future of the styrofoam shredder is in question.  The second machine is now built, and there is plenty of material to shred.  Max would like to give up the responsibility of shredding and getting rid of materials, as there is no longer a club willing to put time into doing the shredding.  Deanne suggested contacting Demolicious or Bemidji State to see if either of them would be interested in the machine.  Kristi has contacted WLSSD for the same reason.  Heather mentioned Student Life will no longer give money to clubs for shredding because of safety concerns.  Kristi will ask Bill to take the advertisement for collecting styro off of the monitors and will inform Lolly to direct the public away from LSC for drop-offs.

H-Building LEED Signage  Kristi is working with Mat on the mandatory LEED educational signage.  If anyone has suggestions on type of signage or content, please contact Kristi.

Ongoing Business

Old Business

Budget                                                                                                                                                                     

PO encumbrances since last meeting:

• Earth Day t-shirts $500
• 5R, Recyclemania printing
• Plastic bag pick-up: $8

Balance as of 4/23/2012: $1,859.96

• Adopt-A-Parking Lot signs $180-300
• Interp Trail Sign Supplies: $300
• Earth Day/5R/Recyclemania printing :$
• Water bottle station: $700 (retrofit) $1300 (full) + installation

Next meeting

Next meeting is April 27^th at 8:00 in the Student Life Conference Room

Notes Submitted by Kristi Heintz

Meeting Minutes 4/13/2012

9:00-11:00

Location: Student Life Conference Room

Attendance

Governing Council Members present: Carol Johnson, Deanne Roquet, Kevin Futhey, Kristi Heintz, Mike Francisco, Theresa Hornstein

General Members present:  Glenn Merrick, Kevin Lindgren, Heather Grillo

Guest Present: Neldon Herron

Announcements

Sigrud Oldon Lecture Series  is at UMD, Wednesday April 18^th at 12 noon in the library rotunda

Campus Climate Idols Mindy Granley at UMD contacted Kristi about LSC being a part of the GreenCorps member facilitated Campus Climate Idols project.  The project includes UMD, CSS, and Duluth Sister Cities.  Kristi didn’t have many details, and nobody had any recollection of this being discussed.  Kristi will follow-up with Mindy for more details.

Greenhouse Gas Report for 2011 has been submitted.  Cliff and a work-study gathered and compiled the data and submitted to ACUPCC.  Kristi will send the information to Mat for the weekly Newsplash and will post on the blog.  Deanne suggested a certificate be created for the work-study that completed the data collection.

Work-Study & Work-Group Reports

Vending Misers:  Lance was not present to report, but Kristi posted the miser story on the blog and shared it with the Council.  Kristi will send this to Mat for the Newsplash.

Earth Day & 5R Update  Heather updated everyone on the upcoming Earth Day activities and Kristi gave an update on 5R.  Volunteers for 5R are needed for all time slots.

Arbor Day/Legacy Project update  The Student Senate is still moving forward with the planned Legacy Landscaping Project.  Cliff worked with the Senate Involvement Committee to draw up a plan.  After meeting with President Johns and Jeff West from Boreal Natives, the plan has been altered a bit to include a lower spot on the front lawn.  This location will serve more of a stormwater mitigation purpose and will enable more incorporation of diverse moisture tolerant plants and grasses.  The group still hopes to begin work in late April.

“Local Sustainability Folks” meeting:  The proposed April 19^th meeting did not work for most individuals.  May 3^rd was suggested as a new date.  Kristi will send an email to gauge interest in this date.

The future of the styrofoam shredder is in question.  The second machine is now built, and there is plenty of material to shred.  Max would like to give up the responsibility of shredding and getting rid of materials, as there is no longer a club willing to put time into doing the shredding.  Deanne suggested contacting Demolicious or Bemidji State to see if either of them would be interested in the machine.  Kristi has contacted WLSSD for the same reason.  Heather mentioned Student Life will no longer give money to clubs for shredding because of safety concerns.  Kristi will ask Bill to take the advertisement for collecting styro off of the monitors and will inform Lolly to direct the public away from LSC for drop-offs.

H-Building LEED Signage  Kristi is working with Mat on the mandatory LEED educational signage.  If anyone has suggestions on type of signage or content, please contact Kristi.

Ongoing Business

Old Business

Budget                                                                                                                                                                     

PO encumbrances since last meeting:

• Earth Day t-shirts $500
• 5R, Recyclemania printing
• Plastic bag pick-up: $8

Balance as of 4/23/2012: $1,859.96

• Adopt-A-Parking Lot signs $180-300
• Interp Trail Sign Supplies: $300
• Earth Day/5R/Recyclemania printing :$
• Water bottle station: $700 (retrofit) $1300 (full) + installation

Next meeting

Next meeting is April 27^th at 8:00 in the Student Life Conference Room

Notes Submitted by Kristi Heintz

Meeting Minutes 3/16/2012

9:00-11:00

Location: Student Life Conference Room

Attendance

Governing Council Members present: Amy Brooks, Deanne Roquet, Kevin Futhey, Kristi Heintz, Mike Francisco, Theresa Hornstein, Wade Gordon

General Members present:  Mat Gilderman, Lance Lindgren, Kevin Lindgren, Heather Grillo

Guest Present: Beth Johnson

Announcements

Spring Open House is today from 3:00-6:00.  Kristi and Lance will staff the table.

Duluth Bicycle/Pedestiran/Trail upcoming meetings and progress report  Reminder; “Carless in Duluth” at the Teatro Zuccone, Tuesday March 20^th.  Read an article in the DNT here.

David Sobel at UMD next Tuesday, speaking on “Children and Nature Design Principles” and “Natural Play Areas for Children”.

Darby Nelson, Minnesota aquatic ecologist, professor emeritus, Anoka-Ramsey Community College and conversation activist, presents “For the Love of Lakes” Presentation and Book Signing Thursday, March 22 at Canal Park Lodge 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Admission and parking are free!  For more information call 218-727-2497

Work-Study & Work-Group Reports

RecycleMania: Thanks to Beth, Heather, and Amy, April has turned into an LSC Earth Fest! With Earth centered activities almost every week leading up to Earth Day.  Heather handed out a 2 page list of activities planned.  April 4^th will the Recyclemania and Earth Day collection kick-off event.  See attached items page from Heather detailing events.

Earth Day T-shirts: A few design and slogan ideas were generated for t-shirts.  The Council took a look at each one and voted on their favorite.  Kristi contacted Make Your Mark designs for t-shirt pricing.  She will print organic cotton shirts for $10 each with no set-up costs.  The Council decided to go with this bid.  Wade will talk with Gary K to see if PR will cover the cost of the t-shirts.  If he will not, Deanne motioned we spend up to $1000 on t-shirts, Theresa seconded the motion, unopposed.

Vending Misers:  Lance will report on vending misers at next meeting.

Student Trip to Living Green Expo:  Deanne brought the Living Green Expo in May.  Any student interested in going should talk with Roger about the possibility of Student Life helping to fund travel.

Adopt-A-Parking Lot signs:  Gary Adams has approved the idea to start an Adopt-A-Parking Lot program on campus.  Kristi also ran the idea past Student Life, and it seems many student groups would be willing to adopt lots to keep clean.  Steve got a quote from ShelDon for metal signs, and they’ll cost up to $300 to print.  An idea generating design was presented to the EC, Kristi will work with Mat and Jean on a sign design.  Wade motioned to pay for the signs, Deanne seconded the motion unopposed.

Arbor Day Some ideas were generated regarding our obligatory Arbor Day promo in compliance with Tree Campus USA.  Giving away trees was an idea, as was planting herbs instead of giving away trees.  Kristi will look into the availability of free trees.

5R Promo  Kristi is still waiting on an official go ahead from Administration to run this year’s 5R event.  The Council decided to use last year’s design, changing the date and some details, for promo this year.  The event will be on Friday, April 27^th.

“Local Sustainability Folks” meeting:  LSC will host the group’s meeting on April 19^th at 3:00.  We’ll do a campus tour and meet in the H-Building.  Kristi will send out an email to the “folks”.

Ongoing Business

Earth Day Classroom Discussion: Wade put together a great power point and embedded the you tube video, the majestic plastic bag.  He also included some talking points.  Kristi will work on adding a few more plastic bag facts and post it to the EC SharePoint for Council review, then post it to the EC blog for faculty view.  Deanne will send the link to faculty on Earth Day.

Food Service Director Search:  Dick has written a very thoughtful letter to Vice President Finlayson and President Johns regarding the EC’s commitment to promoting a sustainability and health/nutrition conscious individual to fill this position.  He asked the EC to make revisions where we saw fit, then forward that letter to Pat and Al.  The EC made revisions, Wade will hand deliver the letter later today.

Old Business

Budget                                                                                                                                                                     

PO encumbrances since last meeting:

Balance as of 2/22/2012: $2,379.37

• Adopt-A-Parking Lot signs $180-300
• Interp Trail Sign Supplies: $300
• Earth Day/5R/Recyclemania printing :$
• Earth Day t-shirts: $
• Water bottle station: $700 (retrofit) $1300 (full) + installation

Next meeting

Next meeting is March 30^th  at 9:00 in the Student Life Conference Room

Notes Submitted by Kristi Heintz

Meeting Minutes 2/24/2012

February 24th, 2012

9:00-11:00

Location: Student Life Conference Room

Attendance

Governing Council Members present: Amy Brooks, Cliff Koski, Deanne Roquet, Kevin Futhey, Kristi Heintz, Theresa Hornstein, Wade Gordon

General Members present:  Anna Beaulieu, Dick Haney, Glenn Merrick,  Jeri Schwerin, Patty Dorn, Lance Lindgren, Kevin Lindgren, Heather Grillo

Guest Present: Beth Johnson

Announcements

Spring Open House is March 16^th from 3:00-6:00.  Kristi has reserved the EC a table for the day.  The table will feature recycling.

Duluth Bicycle/Pedestiran/Trail upcoming meetings and progress report Dick reported on some upcoming public meetings, hosted by The Healthy Duluth Area Coalition. Email Kristi or sustainability@lsc.edu for more info.  Kristi will also post this to the LSC facebook page.  An article in the DNT also features details for the the public meetings and the free showing of “Carless in Duluth” at the Teatro Zuccone, Tuesday March 20^th.  Read the full article here.

This also re-raised the question of our own campus accessibility and our lack of an entrance sidewalk.  Wade will bring this point to Al Finlayson’s attention.  The Council also agreed it would be a good idea to invite Al to a meeting to introduce ourselves.  Wade will bring this request to Al as well.

Work-Study & Work-Group Reports

RecycleMania: Amy and Beth reported on plans for the Recyclemania kickoff event planed for March 14^th.  The event will promote the project and prompt individuals to start saving found items for recycling projects on Earth Day, including a recyclables sculpture contest, shopping bag “crocheting” and pop-tab bracelets.  Heather mentioned Event Planners will also be showcasing Pi Day on March 14^th.  Kristi, Amy, Beth, and Lance will meet after the meeting to discuss more details of the day (see addendum below).

Vending Misers:  Lance and Wade checked the misers.  One snack machine is using MORE energy with the miser installed.  Kristi suggested they trade the vending miser for the snack miser to see if that makes a difference.  The vending misers are on a timer, and besides being activated by motion, will automatically turn on every few hours to keep the machine cold.  Snack misers don’t have that feature.

Ongoing Business

Food Service manager Search position  Dick and Cliff are both on the search committee for this position.  Wade, Deanne, and Kristi all forwarded ideas for sustainability related qualities we’d like to see in the position.  Dick shared the timeline and criteria the committee is using to base their interviews on, and also voiced his concern for the lack of emphasis being placed on nutrition and sustainability in the qualifications posted for the position.

Earth Day  Deanne contacted Elizabeth Nordell, a cultural story teller, and she indicated she would charge $200-$300 for Earth Day.  Wade said it is a culturally related event, so he would be able to pay for this.

Classroom Video: Patty followed-up with Kent about possibly showing a video in classes on Earth Day.  An idea was generated to contact Brandon to see if his class would like to do a short documentary on what LSC does for sustainability, then this could be shown in classes.  This would be a fantastic option for next year, as the timeline for this year is a bit short-notice.  Jeri suggested we use “The Majestic Plastic Bag”, a 4 minute Mocumentary on YouTube.  The Council reviewed the short film, and agreed it would be great.  Wade will embed it in a PowerPoint with some discussion points for faculty.  We will discuss the talking points at the next meeting.

Newsplash Sustainability Q&A This week’s newsplash will feature PTA’s glossy paper recycling fundraiser.  Ideas for the future include recyclemania (during week of March 14^th), energy miser data, and stryo shredding update.

Old Business

Residential CFL recycling drop-off  Kristi messaged Sarah at WLSSD, and because the grant is specific to a long-term recycling drop-off site, they will not be able to sponsor us for event related drop-offs.  Sarah will bring out ideas to the committee and see if there’s any possibility of an event type project.

Budget                                                                                                                                                                     

PO encumbrances since last meeting:

-Recyclemania promo material shipping: $12.14

Balance as of 2/22/2012: $2,379.37

Next meeting

Next meeting is March 16^th  at 9:00 in the Student Life Conference Room

Addendum: Notes for March 14^th Recyclemania Kick-off event

Where: Desk across from Student Life—we will find out if this can be used  as a “Re-Using” Center, where student can drop off plastic bags and pop-tabs, until Earth Day.  We can also have a receptacle for glossy paper recycling here.  Lance is working on designing a banner that we can hang here.

What Else: We will be unveiling the rules for the Earth Day sculpture contest.  Beth will put together a rule sheet.  There will be 3 prize categories 1. Creative use of materials 2. Most functional/usable 3. Biggest (outdoor, must be weatherproof)

And: We discussed t-shirts for Recyclemania and Earth Day.  Using the same design for both events would be ideal.  Kristi will find out from Mat who our vendor was in previous years.  Kristi will talk to Heather about ordering 100 shirts.  We’re still brain-storming on a slogan for the shirts, but will go with a basic brown or olive green with basic writing, possibly with an LSC logo.

Notes Submitted by Kristi Heintz

Meeting Minutes 2/10/2012

9:00-11:00

Location: Student Life Conference Room

Attendance

Governing Council Members present: Carol Johnson, Cliff Koski, Lance Lindgren, Deanne Roquet, Kristi Heintz, Theresa Hornstein, Wade Gordon

General Members present:  Glenn Merrick, Jeri Schwerin, Megan Bugge, Kevin Lindgren

Announcements

Work-Study & Work-Group Reports

SS Legacy Project update.  Zak Radzak, from the Senate Involvement Committee, attended the meeting to update the Council on the Legacy project.  The SIC and Kristi met with Jeff West of Boreal Natives last week to find out what their options were for seeding the space outside the library in native grasses.  Jeff informed them that the spring would be a time for killing off existing turf grass and planting could be done in the fall.   Spring could also be a good time to get started on walkways before seeding/planting begins.  Glenn spoke to the importance of working with the Env. Science faculty to incorporate educational tree plantings with the project, and also pointed out that Duluth Stream Corp may be interested in providing trees for the project as well.  Jeff was asked to put together a few different design options for the Senate to look over and take to Administration for approval.  Zak also discussed the Senate’s idea to propose a “student greens fee” to supplement the planting funding year after year.  The Council agreed we would be of help in any way possible.  Zak will keep us informed as plans materialize.

RecycleMania: Amy and Kristi did a walk-through of the loading dock to formulate a plan for tracking recycling.  Amy will also keep an eye on trash, to estimate what’s being dumped that could be recycled.  Beth is ordering promotional materials, but shipping will cost $12.14.  Theresa motioned the EC pay for shipping, Carol 2^nd.  Kristi will work with Lance to start a comprehensive signage project for recycling.

Vending Misers:  Lance and Wade installed 4 Kill-A-Watt meters and some vending misers last week.  They will be taking the readings on Monday for the one week energy baseline.

New Business

LEED Workshop  Continuing Ed and Kraus Anderson are offering a LEED Associate Exam Prep Workshop.  It is a 3 day workshop, and registration is $200.  LSC gets 2 free spots, and if completed, would receive LEED points in certification for having a trained staff member employed.  Wade reported that as of now, there aren’t enough people signed up to run the course, but it hasn’t been canceled yet.  The first course is February 16^th.  Kristi would be willing to attend it the course runs.

Toasy Toes Kristi gave Lolly her Toasty Toes foot warmer in the 2^nd floor Admin Suite along with an informational flyer.

Residential CFL recycling drop-off  WLSSD has asked LSC if we’d like to be a compact fluorescent bulb drop-off site.  Prepaid buckets would be supplied, and the buckets would need to be monitored for proper handing and items being dropped off.  After much discussion, the Council agreed it may be a good option to be the host on a bi-annual or quarterly event, but continuous drop-offs may become over-burdening on maintenance.  Deanne will email Sarah at WLSSD and see if this would be an option, Kristi will talk with maintenance to get their feedback.

Food Service manager Search position  Kathy has sent out a request for search committee members for the Director of Food Service position beginning next fall.  Cliff has volunteered but isn’t available for some of the potential interview times, and Amy has also volunteered as a student representative.  Wade will work on some interview questions representative of the EC’s wishes.

Earth Day  Deanne suggested a story-teller, Elizabeth Nordell, with cultural perspective be brought to campus for Earth Day this year instead of music.  The cost of such a speaker can be shared with the Intercultural Center, Student Life, and the EC.  Deanne will find out how much the performance  fee is.  This could possibly be an outdoor activity on Thursday of Earth Week activities.

Newsplash Sustainability Q&A Kristi will send info on the saddle bags to Mat for next week’s newsplash.  The following week can highlight Lolly’s toasy toes.

Old Business

Recruiting brochure  The Council reviewed the current recruiting brochure and made suggestions for changes to the updated version.  Theresa will forward this information to Melissa Leno.

Living Green by the Lake re-cap: Deanne gave a recap of the Living Green Conference.  Overall, attendance was fair, but Deanne and Theresa made great contacts with other groups.  Deanne reported EcoRotery does monthly service projects, and would love to have students involved in their service projects.  Instructors could possibly work it into courses or offer the opportunity as extra credit.  Sustainable Twin Ports and Minnesota Power would both like to table at the LSC Earth Day festivities, Deanne forwarded their contact info to Heather.  Minnesota Power also extended an invite to LSC to participate in the “Power of One” program.  UMD uses this program, selling CFLs in their bookstore, and a portion of the sale goes to Student Life.  The concern was the bookstore may not have the space available, and we don’t have the on-ground housing that may drive a successful project.  Kristi will forward the information to Heather, Roger, and Connie to see if they are interested.

Budget                                                                                                                                                                     

PO encumbrances since last meeting:

-IOS: 50 saddlebags + 1 foot warmer: $293.79

Balance as of 2/8/12: $2,398.56

Next meeting

Next meeting is February 24^th at 9:00 in the Student Life Conference Room

Notes Submitted by Kristi Heintz