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<br /> <br />Councilmember Dunsworth stated she would like to know more about how food instability was a climate issue. <br />Schlichting indicated he would look into this further. <br /> <br />Councilmember Axberg inquired if any lakeshore recommendations have been considered. Schlichting stated <br />the plan did not have this level of detail to date. <br /> <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas indicated she would like to see the plan addressing soil conservation. Schlichting <br />reported the living streets plan could have rain garden and plant recommendations for residents to consider. <br /> <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned if building materials were being addressed by the PIE group. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding how density impacts transportation options in the community. <br /> <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas requested staff reach out to the members of the community that attended the Iftar <br />event to see if they were interested in participating in the Climate Action Plan. She commented further on what <br />carbon neutrality was and questioned what the City’s goal was for 2050. Schlichting explained the CAP would <br />be updated periodically, similar to the Comp Plan in order to allow the City to continue to address the climate <br />goals for the community. <br /> <br />Councilmember Abdulle questioned when public input would be pursued. Massopust reported information <br />would not be shared until a more formal plan was place. He explained he could speak with the consultant to <br />see if additional community engagement should be pursued. <br /> <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas commented she believed the equity engagement for this plan was slim. She <br />requested staff push back to the consultants and ask for more. She noted this engagement does not have to <br />occur now, but hopefully more will occur later. Massopust reported an online survey and online review survey <br />would be completed, along with an equity review session. Schlichting reported the consultant would be <br />reaching out to two senior complexes, one mobile home community and the Irondale Sustainability Club. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dunsworth questioned if the Council was hoping to learn more or to have more people <br />involved in the process. She believed it would be helpful for staff to have this information. <br /> <br />Councilmember Abdulle stated he would like to see the City holding one more in person meeting in order to <br />reach out to new populations in the community. <br /> <br />Councilmember Allen anticipated the average resident would be more interested in how this plan can help <br />them save money or help the environment. He supported the City holding more meetings along this vein. <br /> <br />Councilmember Axberg agreed this would be of value to the community. <br /> <br /> <br />Worksession adjourned at 6:07 pm <br /> <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Terri Spangrud <br />City Clerk