Citizen and Business Group

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Members of the the Citizen-Business Working Group discuss long-term planning

The Citizen and Business Group will identify and recommend projects to the MPCA and DNR for funding with money from the 3M Settlement. To assist the group, subgroups will be established to analyze options and deliver assessments and advice on alternatives and options.

This group will review the work products of the subgroups and provide recommendations on projects and priorities to the MPCA and the DNR for their approval. The Citizen – Business Group also shares advice and recommendations with the Government and 3M Working Group.

Next scheduled meeting

Priority 1 Combined Work Group Meeting: MDH Health-Based Values Update

  • Wednesday, February 21, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Virtual:
  • In-person:
    • City of Cottage Grove
    • 12800 Ravine Pkwy
    • Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Structure

This group is composed of MPCA, DNR, and about 15 at‐large citizen, business, and nongovernmental representatives who live or are working in the East Metropolitan Area.  Applicants were nominated or self‐nominated.  Representatives on the group were selected by the DNR and MPCA. One representative from the Government and 3M Working Group will also be a liaison to this group.
  • This group will meet at least once a quarter, or more frequently if needed, will be briefed on all work in progress, and will provide input on work in progress and topics to explore.
  • Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Metropolitan Council, while not members of the Citizen – Business Group, will be invited to consult on regulatory and policy topics in their area of expertise.
  • The MPCA and DNR will assist and support the group.
  • The meetings will be open to the public, and time will be reserved at the end of each meeting for public questions or comments.

Group members

The following criteria were used to select a diverse representation from the affected communities:

  • Evaluation of desire to become a member
  • Evidence of East Metropolitan Area involvement either as a resident or working in the area
  • Skills and abilities, such as personal and professional background and skills, technical abilities, or experience in public engagement, public involvement, or group participation.
  • Geographic diversity within the East Metropolitan Area
  • Ethnic and age diversity
  • Representation of individuals and businesses who are on private wells and municipal drinking water
  • Diversity of knowledge, skills, backgrounds, and experiences
 Name Community
 Julie Bunn Lake Elmo
 Lisa Mueller St. Paul
 David Filipiak Woodbury
 Charlotte Flint West Lakeland
 Bob Fossum Lake Elmo
 Jeff Holtz Lake Elmo
 Mark Jenkins Maplewood
 Steve Johnson West Lakeland
 Katie Johnston-Goodstar Maplewood
 Jack Lavold Cottage Grove
 Michael Madigan Woodbury
 Barbara Ronningen Afton
 Amy Schall St. Paul Park
 Dave Schulenberg Cottage Grove
 Monica Stiglich Oakdale

Past meeting materials

December 2023

October 2023

April 2023

No March 2023 Meeting

No February 2023 Meeting

January 2023

No December 2022 Meeting

November 2022

No October 2022 meeting

No September 2022 meeting

No August 2022 meeting

July 2022

No June 2022 Meeting

May 2022

No April 2022 Meeting

No March 2022 Meeting

No February 2022 Meeting

January 2022

No December 2021 meeting

No November 2021 meeting

No October 2021 meeting

September 2021

No August 2021 meeting

No July 2021 meeting

June 15, 2021

No May 2021 meeting

No April 2021 meeting

March 2021

February 2021

December 2020

Minnesota Department of Health's presentation

Webex recording

November 2020

October 2020

September 2020

No June through August meetings

May 2020

April  2020

February 2020

January 2020

November 2019

October 2019

September 2019

August 2019

July 2019

  • One hour conference call/WebEx
    Topic discussed: Expedited projects - under the Minnesota’s Data Practices Act, funding decisions are not public information until all grant agreements are signed and executed. The goal is to notify the individual applicants of funding decision by the end of July.

June 2019

May 2019

April 2019

February 2019

January 2019

December 2018

November 2018

October 2018

September 2018

August 2018

July 2018