HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.01.2024 MinutesCITY OF OSHKOSH SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes
April 1st 2024
SAB PRESENT: Margy Davey, Lisa Marone, Jacob Klaameyer, Vic Oliver, LaKeisha Haase
EXCUSED: Brad Spanbauer
ABSENT: Megan LaFond
STAFF AND OTHERS: Emma Dziengeleski (Planning Staff), Staff (Oshkosh Media)
I. Call to Order
Chair Margy Davey called the meeting to order at 6:00pm and a quorum was declared present.
II. Public Comment
Ms. Davey asked if there were public comments.
No public comments occurred.
III. Approval of Minutes, February 26th, 2024
Ms. Marone motioned to approve the minutes. Ms. Haase seconded the motion.
The board approved the February 26th minutes 5-0 (Marone/Haase).
IV. No Mow May Resolution Discussion/Action
Ms. Davey introduced No Mow May 2024.
Ms. Dziengeleski shared that the only difference of this year’s resolution from last year’s was
the change of dates. She also said that staff has already started working on getting more
education out to the public on what they can do in addition to No Mow May. Staff is planning
to do a follow up email once residents register again this year. She also stated that staff is
hoping to get more information out throughout the the month of May as well.
Ms. Davey asked what the process is if someone does want to register.
Ms. Dziengeleski explained that it will be the same online registration form that was utilized
last year. Residents will be able to access this via the City Website, Facebook, the Connect
Oshkosh App, and staff can help register them at the Planning Services Counter.
Ms. Oliver motioned to approve the No Mow May Resolution for 2024 as written. Mr.
Klaameyer seconded the motion. The board approved the motion 5-0 (Oliver/Klaameyer)
V. Summer Farmers Market Discussion
Ms. Davey shared that the Farmers Market paperwork has been submitted and that she was just
waiting to hear back on the dates. She said that it is her understanding that she should
hopefully hear back by May, and then the board will need to figure out who would be able to
attend.
There was brief discussion amongst the board members on the content and materials that may
need to be updated for the Farmers Market.
VI. Agenda Items for Future Meeting
Ms. Marone proposed having a workshop after the May 6th meeting. The board discussed
including their 2024 goals, and possibly moving forward with a proposal for tree protection
zones.
There was discussion about urban tree canopy and tree protection zones amongst the board
members.
Mr. Klaameyer included adding No Mow May on the agenda in May. The board would like an
update on the educational component, how many residents are registered, comparisons to last
year, etc.
Mr. Klaameyer also included a request for a special meeting regarding a grant opportunity
through the NRCS to expand community agriculture. He shared that the application for this
grant is due May 22, 2024.
The board then discussed potential dates to hold a special meeting, and asked staff to check into
rooms and times that would work.
Ms. Marone also added a possible update on ARPA funding if there is an update. She shared
that it would be nice to include on the May agenda.
Ms. Davey concluded by thanking Ms. Haase for her time as the Council Liaison for the
Sustainability Advisory Board, and wish her the best for the future.
VII. Next Meeting is Monday, May 6th, 2024
IX. Adjourn
The board voted 5-0 to adjourn (Marone/Klaameyer)
Recorded by:
Emma Dziengeleski, Assistant Planner