St. Anthony commission swears in two new members and reviews Climate Plan during onboarding

At a March 2, 2026, work session, the City of St. Anthony Parks and Environmental Commission swore in two new members and held an orientation on sustainability and parks programs.

Assistant City Manager Ashley Morello opened the meeting at 5:35 p.m. and conducted the swearing-in of Commissioners Jill Carey and Joanne Cady. The meeting record shows Chair Natalie Warren and the two newly sworn commissioners present; Commissioners Yaacoub Hark and Kristen Peterson were noted as absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Following the oath, Morello and Sustainability Coordinator Minette Saulog led an onboarding session for the new commissioners. Staff provided an overview of the city's demographics and governance structure and reviewed legal considerations commissioners should be mindful of while serving. Saulog summarized the city's Sustainability initiatives and its Climate Plan and described related environmental programs. The presentation also covered parks amenities and ongoing collaborations between the city and partner organizations.

Commissioners and staff discussed the scope of the commission's role and opportunities for commissioner involvement over the coming year. The minutes record that the conversation focused on how the commission can support sustainability goals and partner projects but do not specify any formal assignments, motions or votes arising from the session.

The work session was procedural and informational in nature; no formal policy decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting. The commission adjourned at 6:30 p.m.