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Village of Shorewood Conservation Committee June 4, 2026 Members Present: C h a ir E rin P o va k, M e m b e rs C h a rle s H a g n e r, M a rissa M e ye r, Ju lia E la , K la irissa N e lso n , C ysta l D ie tz, a n d S tu d e n t A p p o in tm e n t D ie g o M u rp h y Excused: M e m b e r E rin S yve rso n , S h a ro n M cW a d e , Jo e y S p ra g u e , G e li G o lo p o l, Jo A n n M a cke n , M a ria e le n a C a lh o u n , a n d S tu d e n t V o lu n te e r D a n ie la P rice Others Present: As sistant Village Manager N ic o le Berzin 1. Call to Order Povak called the meeting to order at 7:04pm. 2. Consider approval of m eeting m inutes – May 11 , 2026 No quorum from last meeting – approval moved to July meeting. 3. C itizens to be Heard – this item is for matters not on the agenda. Discussion may follow comment on non-agenda items or discussion and action may come at future meetings. None present 4. 202 6 Initiative – Continue to post in the Manager ’s Memo  Report progress to date  Native planting workshop  Action items 5. Reducing Plastic  Report Progress to date  Berzin reported on behalf of Price that she reached out to Kroger Family Stores, and they are interested in learning more and open to suggestions regarding reducing plastic. 6. Shorewood Waters Project  River Cleanup  Event and volunteer details o Povak explained event and details on behalf of the Shorewood Waters Project  Fresh Coast Beach Party  Event details o Povak explained event and details on behalf of the Shorewood Waters Project  Consider SCC having a booth 7. 202 6 Initiative – Participate in Fish and Feather Festival  Report progress to date o Povak explained event and details on behalf of the Shorewood Waters Project o Povak stated Conservation Committee will have a presence  Action items o Meyer suggested a game. Ela stated they had one last year, but they should revamp this year. 8. Workgroup Reports  Biodiversity  Meyer gave an overview of the insert they put in Shorewood Today  The group is trying to make a more cohesive network of private gardens online  Hagner announces Shorewood has been awarded the H igh F lyer title for Bird City  Waste Reduction  Povak stated they have been working with Colectivo to have recycling in the front of house. They worked with Waste Management and Colectivo and were told they are definitely interested ! She will circle back in a couple of weeks.  Ela updated the group on rebate program. The grant is only one or two rebates away from running out.  Energy  Povak expressed the need for more people in this workgroup  Explained different research focuses the group is working on  Nelson and Dietz expressed interest in joining this group 9. Upcoming schedule  Discussion of upcoming meeting dates  Hagner stated historically August is taken off.  Committee members expressed some will not be here in July  Berzin to send out a poll for meeting dates 10. 202 6 initiative – (3) film screenings of environment-themed movies  Ela explained the film fest to new members and expressed that if anyone hears about or sees any films for this year to keep them in mind. 11. 202 6 Initiative – Consider possible ordinance actions, Electrify Shorewood – no progress to date 12. 202 6 Initiative – Educate community on native garden practices and invasive species control, including more flexible ordinance for land management plan requirement and turf grass standard, Chapter 220 Brush, Grass and Weeds – no progress to date 13. Policy 49 Workplans, Village Initiatives and Task Assignments a. January 31 , Volunteer Boards and Committees identify prior year accomplishments in the 2025 annual report  Deadline December 23 - noon; final project will be compiled and reviewed and considered by the Committee on January 8, prior to submission.  March 1, Volunteer Boards and Committees submit proposed initiatives to the Village Manager for consideration in the next fiscal year (2027)  Deadline January 26 – noon; proposed initiatives will be compiled and considered by the Committee on February 5 prior to submission 14. Staff Liaison Report  Deadline for proposed Shorewood Today articles – ideas should be submitted to the Village Manager ’s Office before these dates: 3/16/26 for summer issue, 7/6/26 for fall issue, 10/5/26 for winter issue.  Meyer suggested f all lawn care.  Berzin gave an update on an electric vehicle charging station grant the City of Milwaukee has submitted for the city and municipalities within the County. If awarded the grant, Shorewood could get four level two charging stations in two locations within the Village: Village Hall parking lot and River Park lot A.  Berzin explained a recent incident with a resident expressing she was following “No mow May ”. After some digging, Berzin was informed that the webpage was still up and running. Berzin will send the group a screenshot and text from the page so they can work on something new for “Slow mow May ”. 15. Adjournment  Ela motions to adjourn, Hagner seconds. Motions carries 7-0. Respectfully submitted, Nicole Berzin, Assistant Village Manager