The Resident Work Group will share their feedback on Priority 2 goals and planning processes with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
Next scheduled meeting
Priority 2 Combined Work Group Meeting - Hybrid
Wednesday, September 20
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road N, St. Paul, MN 55155
Previous meeting materials
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
Group members
The following criteria were used to select residents 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 (primarily the three counties) and ethnic, age, disability diversity
- Representation of individuals that participate in various recreational activities and uses of natural resources in three county area (e.g., recreating, conservation, restoration)
| Name | Community |
| Randall Clary | Scandia |
| Steve Dibb | Stillwater |
| David Filipiak | Woodbury |
| Brian Johnson | Woodbury |
| Steve Johnson | Stillwater |
| James Kelley | Lake Elmo |
| Jack Lavold | Cottage Grove |
| Michael Madigan | Woodbury |
| Tony Manzara | Lake Elmo |
| Howard Markus | Woodbury |
| Michael Molenda | Hastings |
| Ingrid Schneider-Sougstad | Mahtomedi |
| Dave Schulenberg | Cottage Grove |
| Laura Schulz | Lake Elmo |
| Amy Sigveland | Minneapolis |
| Monica Stiglich | Oakdale |
| Jill Trescott | Randolph |
Priority 2 Grants and Conflicts of Interest
As noted above, Priority 2 of the 3M NRDA Settlement provides $20 million in grant money to compensate for losses to recreational and ecological resources resulting from PFAS released by 3M. The state will solicit project proposals via a public Request for Proposal (RFP), and Priority 2 planning will develop processes for evaluating and selecting the projects that will receive funding. Details on the application process will be outlined in future communications regarding Priority 2 and on this webpage. Sign up for email updates using the link at the top of this webpage to receive the most current news on Priority 2 activities.
Individuals and organizations interested in potentially participating in a Work Group and in submitting a project proposal for Priority 2 funding should review the FAQs about managing potential conflicts of interest.
Submit any questions about Priority 2 work groups or grant processes to 3MPriority2@state.mn.us.