Overview

The Planning and Environmental Committee makes recommendations regarding environmental programs and issues including rules and management of the city's green spaces and conservation lands. This includes vegetation, restoration, wildlife, trails and recommendations to Council for greenspace acquisitions to expand and refine the trail links and neighborhood buffers. The Committee also works on water quality, public health, and drainage issues. The Committee reviews planning activities related to City-owned properties and development. The Committee writes and reviews various master plan documents and ordinances used for development. The Planning and Environmental Committee works with other committees to develop programs beneficial to the City.

Meetings

The Planning and Environmental Committee currently meets on the first Thursday evening of every month.