Sustainability Commission

Staff Liaison:  Jay McCleary, E-mail: jay.mccleary@ci.red-wing.mn.us and
Brian Peterson, E-mail: brian.peterson@ci.red-wing.mn.us   

Council Liaison:  Dan Bender

The Sustainability Commission is composed of nine to fifteen citizen members with the purpose of providing advice to the City Council concerning environmental issues and initiatives confronting the City. The Commission works with citizens, government, businesses and local community organizations to protect and preserve the ecological resources of the community so that they are in balance with the cultural, historic, recreational, and economic resources of our river and land for generations to come. Specifically, the commission is charged with recommending a sustainability plan to the City Council; assisting and advising the Council, Planning Commission and other City agencies in assessing the environmental impact of proposed undertakings; recommending environmental policies; completing studies; developing educational programs; and establishing volunteer programs and opportunities. The commission meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m. Odd months meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall and even month workshops will be held at the Red Wing Public Library, Foot Room.

Red Wing Sustainability Vision Statement

A sustainable community meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Based on the 1987 United Nations Report –Our Common Future

A Sustainable Community

  • Balances environment, economy and social good
  • Recognizes a healthy sustainable environment is the basis for economic and community development
Red Wing 2009 Sustainability Mission Goals
  • Ensure a healthy and safe environment
  • Strive to enhance and preserve the community’s natural resources
  • Direct wise energy use by thoughtful consumption practices and energy production
  • Reduce pollution of the environment and promote alternative practices
Members Include
  • G. Bradley Alsop
  • Rev. Thomas Calhoun
  • Rick Hassemer
  • Jason Jech
  • Marilyn Lawrence
  • Marilyn Meinke, Chair Person
  • Michelle Meyer
  • Ken Moon, Vice Chair
  • Marilyn Olson
  • Stan Nerhaugen
  • Richard Huelskamp(Non-voting Advisory Member)
To view Sustainability Commission past meeting, minutes or agendas, visit the City of Red Wing LaserFiche.   You may be prompted to log into the server.  If you are, the username is public and the password is public.