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a) America Recycles Day Event i) An event is being coordinated for the grand opening of the recycling drop-off area and recycling <br />education for November 15 from 4:00 – 6:30pm. ii) The event will include refreshments, giveaways, fun and games, and information about recycling. <br />iii) The event will overlap with the Police Task Force Meeting which begins at 6:00 pm. iv) Jenny will request collaboration with Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops and the schools in the area. <br />v) All GPC members are asked to help publicize the event and to attend. b) Stormwater Management Plan <br />i) Chris is the Project Manager. ii) At the GPC study session with the City Council, it was suggested that Commission work with the City <br />to develop a Stormwater Management Plan. iii) Although the Commission does not have specific expertise regarding Stormwater Management, it <br />was felt they were the best Commission to advise on the creation of a Stormwater Management Plan. iv) GPC members inquired if there is an opportunity for a memorial to commemorate the September 13, <br />2008 flood on Wilson Avenue. v) Staff will create a plan and periodically check in with the Commission for review and advice. <br />c) Other requests from the study session i) City Council suggested that the commission work with Lions against Litter, local schools, and <br />CAASTL. (1) The Commission will review posts from the University City Bulletin Board regarding Lions against <br />Litter. (2) Lois will contact the University City School District about collaboration opportunities. <br />(3) Chris will contact CAASTL to inquire about hosting an informational event about home weatherization as part of Education/ Advocacy. <br />d) GPC Ordinance i) The Commission determined it is not necessary to alter the Ordinance due to the revised reporting <br />categories. e) Sustainability Strategic Plan update <br />i) The Commission will add this to the agenda for the next several months to spend time at each meeting reviewing and updating the plan as needed. <br />ii) GPC members were reminded to finalize goals and send to Lois so they can be aligned with the Strategic Plan. <br /> 6. Old Business <br />a) None <br />7. Closing Round a) Lois will speak in Michigan at a Green Healthcare Conference about healthcare sustainability and <br />resiliency of buildings. She will also attend a meeting in Chicago regarding purchasing meat raised without antibiotics for healthcare food service. <br />b) Dianne spoke about the butterfly gardens on Vernon at the dog park and at the Sutter-Meyer House. Weeding has been done and new native plants have been added. <br />c) The Green Dining Alliance Loop Tour will be October 20. d) Jenny requested ideas for Capital Improvement projects, such as pedestrian-scale LED lighting on Olive. <br />The fund has a five-year window so can be larger-scale projects. Please bring ideas to Jenny and Chris. <br />8. Meeting Adjourned at 7:23 p.m. <br />www.ucitymo.org