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Date: June 4, 2018 Item No.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOST SITE AGREEMENT WITH MPCA FOR A
MINNESOTA GREEN CORPS MEMBER
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve resolution authorizing
execution of a host site agreement with the MPCA for a Minnesota 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 current GreenCorps member completes her service to Lakeville in August 2018, and the
new member would start in October 2018 and continue through August 2019, working on
forestry related projects. The member’s primary emphasis would be to help implement
specific components of the City’s Emerald ash borer management plan including
expanding outreach and education to residents and businesses, assist with reforestation
efforts, and assist with monitoring and measuring the progress of the Ash Tree Injection
program on City and private property. The number of tree inspections will be limited.
The MPCA provides a bi-weekly stipend to the member 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.
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.
Financial Impact: 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 APPROVING A HOST SITE AGREEMENT WITH MPCA FOR 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 2018-19 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 4th day of June 2018
Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk