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Date: May 15, 2017 Item No.
RESOLUTION TO HOST A MINNESOTA GREEN CORPS MEMBER
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the resolution to host a
GreenCorps member.
Overview
Minnesota GreenCorps is an AmeriCorps Program coordinated by the MPCA. It is a statewide
program that began in 2009 to help preserve and protect Minnesota’s environment while training
a new generation of environmental professionals. The program places members with host
organizations around the state to assist communities and local governments in addressing
statewide needs related to recycling, reducing greenhouse gases, reducing runoff, improving
water quality, and increasing community resilience.
The GreenCorps member will start with the City of Lakeville in September 2017 and continue
through August 2018, working on forestry related projects including Emerald ash borer
preparedness, expanding the city’s tree inventory, increasing education and outreach to
residents, maintaining canopy cover, and improving community forest health.
The MPCA provides a bi-weekly stipend to the member for their time and gives an educational
award at the end of the member’s commitment. The City is responsible for providing
supervision, work space, and in-kind time of 3.2 hours per week to review member activities,
provide guidance, and set project goals. Staff recommends approving this resolution.
Primary Issues to Consider
• How will the City meet its responsibilities? The City Forester will provide supervision and
in-kind time as part of normal duties. The Green Corps member will office out of the Central
Maintenance Facility, arrangements are being made to provide the necessary support.
Supporting Information
• None.
Financial Impact: None Budgeted: Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Good Value for Public Services
Report Completed by: Emily Ball, City Forester
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO._________
RESOLUTION TO HOST A MINNESOTA GREEN CORPS MEMBER
WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville applied to host an AmeriCorps member from the Minnesota
Green Corps, a program managed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), for the
2017-18 program year; and
WHEREAS, the MPCA selected the City of Lakeville to participate in the program, and the city is
committed to implementing the proposed project as described in the host site application; and
WHEREAS, the MPCA requires the City of Lakeville to enter into a host site agreement with the
MPCA that identifies the terms, conditions, roles and responsibilities of the parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lakeville,
Minnesota, authorizes the City Administrator to execute a host site agreement with the MPCA.
ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this 15th day of May, 2017
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Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor
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Charlene Friedges, City Clerk