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Inver Grove Heights EAC pauses Sustainable IGH awards for 2025; discusses organics outreach, SolSmart/GreenStep, and Groveland Park drainage
Summary
Commissioners and staff reviewed the 2025 work plan, agreed to postpone the Sustainable IGH awards to 2026 because of staffing, discussed expanding organics recycling outreach, requested refreshers on SolSmart, GreenStep and the city's Energy Action Plan, and asked staff to explore watershed and erosion concerns in Groveland Park.
Commissioners on the Inver Grove Heights Environmental Advisory Commission on July 24 reviewed the commission's 2025 work plan, agreed to postpone the Sustainable IGH awards program for 2025 and discussed a range of implementation and outreach items, including organics recycling outreach, SolSmart and GreenStep status, Xcel Energy Partners assessment, and drainage concerns in Groveland Park.
Why it matters: the items discussed affect the commission's ability to deliver public outreach, coordinate with Dakota County and private contractors, and advise the city on environmental and infrastructure questions that have neighborhood-level impacts.
Postponed awards and staffing: Commissioners were told the Sustainable IGH awards program will not run in 2025 because of limited staffing and will be rescheduled for 2026. Community Development staff…
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