May 19, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will tee up a June 6 river clean-up and take a look at its own mission and goals. The agenda also flags ongoing work on an education series and a “Sustainable Cemetery Initiative,” but details are thin in the posted agenda.

Key Decisions

The board will discuss a River Clean Up planned for June 6 — a practical, visible project where residents will want clear logistics (meeting spot, supplies, trash disposal, and who’s coordinating).

The board will review its mission and goals, which matters because this is where priorities can quietly shift — and residents have been asking for clearer, trackable goals citywide.

A “Sustainable Cemetery Initiative” is listed under project goals/updates; without backup material, residents should watch for whether this is a real plan with costs and timelines or just a placeholder update.

Public Input

No public comments or communications recorded for this meeting.

Agenda Items

River Clean Up - June 6th

The board will consider planning for a river clean-up scheduled for June 6. The agenda doesn’t say where, what stretch of river, or what support the City is providing, so residents who care about results should watch for concrete details and who is responsible for follow-through.

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Review of Board Mission and Goals

The board will review its mission and goals, which is essentially a priorities check. Given the broader local concern about unclear city goal-setting and hard-to-find progress updates, residents should watch for whether the board sets specific, measurable goals (not just broad statements) and whether it plans to report progress publicly on a regular schedule.

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annual city goals review Full history →

EAB Educational Series Update

The board will get an update on its educational series. With only an agenda title provided, it’s unclear what topics are planned, who the speakers are, or how residents can participate, so this reads as a check-in unless the board lays out a calendar and outreach plan.

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emerald ash borer response Full history → environmental education series Full history →

Sustainable Cemetery Initiative

The board will review goals/objectives/updates tied to a “Sustainable Cemetery Initiative.” The agenda doesn’t explain what changes are being considered (plantings, maintenance practices, costs, or policy changes), so residents should listen for whether this connects to budget decisions or a defined plan the public can actually evaluate.

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sustainable cemetery initiative Full history →

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