Belle Plaine City Council examines building energy use and GHG reduction
Key Questions
What topics were covered in the April 2 City Council Workshop?
The 2+ hour workshop discussed building energy use, GHG reduction, recycling, and Evans updates. It follows briefings on municipal and private energy/GHG from April 1 and March 30.
What happened at the April 2 Regular City Council Meeting?
Agenda items included Citizens' Academy, Child Abuse proclamation, Lansing rezoning for business growth, sewer truck, Main St, and PW planter updates. President's report closed actions and litigation.
Where can I watch the City Council meetings?
Videos are available on YouTube: April 2 Workshop (2:09:02), Regular Meeting (49:03), April 1 Meeting & Caucus (2:41:09), and April 1 Meeting (9:46:29). Check for minutes, motions, and infrastructure updates post-storms.
What is the context of energy and GHG discussions?
The council is examining municipal and private building energy use and GHG reduction strategies. This ties to Evans leadership post-Ladd and ongoing storm recovery infrastructure.
What other recent council activities occurred?
April 1 meetings included caucus and full sessions with extended durations. Monitor for business growth rezoning and proclamations like Child Abuse awareness.
Apr2 workshop (energy/GHG/recycling/Evans); Apr2 meeting: Academy/Child Abuse/Lansing/sewer/Main St; Apr1 videos; CR64 calendar; Campbell Ave sewer ties infra. Post-Ladd; monitor post-storms.