Sustainability Council
Brookings City & County Government Center 520 3rd St., Room 300
Agenda — 26 items
- 1. Call to Order
- 2. Approval of the Agenda
- 3. Approval of the Minutes
- 4. Open Forum
- 5. City Update
- 6. Presenter: Kristin Zimmerman - Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director
- 7. Stormwater Best Practices Program Update/Discussion
- a. Garden Discovery Planning (May 19)
- 8. Sustainability Conference presentation - Albert
- 9. No Mow May Updates
- 10. Action List for SDSU Students
- 11. Discussion & Action on Mission Statement Update
- a. Proposed Language: To champion sustainability in the heart of Brookings, our council unites volunteers, businesses, and residents. We're committed to creating a resilient and ecologically-conscious community, fostering environmental, social, and economic well-being. Through education, innovation, and collaborative action, we strive for a greener, healthier, and more equitable future. Join us in building a legacy of sustainability that reflects our pride in the City of Brookings and inspires communities far beyond.
- 12. Updates/Reports from Subcommittees
- a. Marketing and Communication
- b. Climate Action Plan
- c. Waste
- d. Energy
- e. Local Foods
- 13. Updates from Liaisons
- a. Parks and Recreation Board
- b. Human Rights Commission Liaison
- 14. Call for Future Agenda Items
- 15. Adjourn
- 25 Sustainability Council Members: Bruce Pengra, Cynthia Kunkel, Kyle Jamison, Louis Hesler, Albert Patin, Samuel Krueger, Anthony Shanks, Robin Buterbaugh, VACANT, Emily Abele, Kiley Rath, and SDSU Student Representative Valentyna Stopul. City Staff: Samantha Beckman, Assistant to the City Manager.
- 26 Assisted Listening Systems (ALS) are available upon request by contacting (605) 692-6281. If you require additional assistance, alternative formats, and/or accessible locations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Casey Bell, City ADA Coordinator and Human Resources Director, at (605) 692-6281 at least three working days prior to the meeting.