Meetings

• 6:30 pm
• Second Monday of the month
• City Hall, 5520 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
• Meetings are held each month with the exception of April and December.

Agendas & Minutes

Resource Conservation Commission agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. 
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Members

Members serve 3 year staggered terms

Name	Term Expires	Committee Position	Phone Number
Joshua Knackert	2024		414-412-3783
Kim Warkentin	2024		608-239-9671
Ronald French	2023	Chair	608-358-5789
William Busse	2023		815-355-4742
Chris Jimieson	2025	Vice Chair	608-212-7496
Diane Streck	2025
Gabriella Gerhardt	2024	Alder	608-285-2586
Ben Schulte		Staff Contact	608-270-4262

Composition

The Resource Conservation Commission consists of seven members: one member shall be an alderperson, and six shall be city residents at large, who shall serve staggered three-year terms.  Each member shall have, to the highest extent practicable, a demonstrated interest in conservation of natural resources and preservation of the environment.

Summary of Duties

The Resource Conservation Commission shall recommend policy, enforcement, and information programs that will implement and carry out the findings and provisions of chapter 41, solid waste and recycling, chapter 30, article II, erosion control, stormwater management and chapter 40, article V, stormwater utility. The resource conservation commission shall also recommend policy, enforcement, and information programs that serve to promote the general preservation and improvement of the environment, including but not limited to groundwater, stormwater, waste material, energy efficiency, and climate protection.