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�: <br />81 7. Less Mow May <br />82 Sustainability Specialist Noelle Bakken presented information to the Commission <br />83 regarding Less Mow May. She requested that the Commission discuss the <br />84 recommendations for Less Mow May and future pollinator protection strategies. <br />85 <br />86 Member Mueller indicated she loved this approach and thought it was common <br />87 sense and going in the direction she wanted to see. She thought this was <br />88 approachable and going in the right direction. She noted this will also save people <br />89 money in the long run. <br />90 <br />91 Member Fergus wondered if the word "mow" should be left out of the title as the <br />92 City is rebranding this. He thought it would help people be less confused about this. <br />93 <br />94 Ms. Bakken thought that was a perfect point because there is much more to it than <br />95 just mowing. She noted that the City has a Less Mow May landing page online and <br />96 thought this was a natural place to put all the recommendations. There are already <br />97 links to the Watershed District grant programs for many of these initiatives. <br />98 <br />99 The Commission discussed possible events to inform residents of maintenance and <br />100 pollinators and engage people in the sustainability of their lawns. <br />101 <br />102 Member Fergus thought it would be beneficial to set aside an area or edge of the <br />103 lawn for native plants. <br />104 <br />105 Ms. Bakken concluded the topic by explaining that knowing that the Commission <br />106 supports it will help frame how the City moves forward. She thought staff would <br />107 rework the website and work with communications to put out more information <br />108 throughout the season to let people know what to do. <br />109 <br />110 Chair Ficek thanked Ms. Bakken for the presentation. <br />111 <br />112 8. Miscellaneous Project Updates <br />113 Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Jennifer Lowry reviewed <br />114 miscellaneous project updates with the Commission. <br />115 <br />116 The Commission and staff discussed the Snelling/County Road B pedestrian study <br />117 and short and long-term concepts. <br />118 <br />119 Ms. Lowry updated the Commission on the bike plan timeline and next steps. <br />120 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />Page 5 of 43 <br />