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
Spring work group meeting
May 21, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cottage Grove City Hall, 12800 Ravine Pkwy S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Call-in information: 978-806-0340
Meeting ID: 630 920 606#
Structure
- 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
November 2024
May 2024
February 2024
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
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No May 2021 meeting
No April 2021 meeting
March 2021
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February 2021
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December 2020
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Minnesota Department of Health's presentation
November 2020
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October 2020
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September 2020
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No June through August meetings
May 2020
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April 2020
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February 2020
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January 2020
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November 2019
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This presentation was not reviewed by the 3M Settlement Co-Trustees and does not necessarily represent the official policy position of the Co-Trustees.
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October 2019
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September 2019
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August 2019
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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
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May 2019
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April 2019
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February 2019
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January 2019
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
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August 2018
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July 2018