MCSC Chairs
Executive leadership for the MCSC Steering Committee is represented by the MCSC Chairs, who are nominated by the Steering Committee. These positions are open only to member city staff and serve at will.
About MCSC
The Minnesota Cities Stormwater Coalition (MCSC) provides help to cities in implementing various federal and state stormwater requirements. MCSC is a fee-based service provided by the League of Minnesota Cities (League or LMC) and represents city concerns to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Department of Natural Resources, the Board of Water and Soil Resources, and other government agencies involved in stormwater compliance activities.
Organizational Structure
MCSC is a membership-based organization under the umbrella of the League. It is not an individually registered business entity, non-profit, or a lobbying organization.
MCSC membership dues are collected by the League and managed as part of its general fund as a line item in its budget. MCSC supports the League by alerting LMC staff to potential stormwater and MS4 issues. MCSC shares generalized Minnesota city stormwater, water resources, and environmental concerns raised by membership. MCSC may provide feedback, technical, or evidence-based information to the League’s legislative advocates. It rarely has provided technical testimony services for state legislative or congressional panels. However, MCSC in and of itself is not a lobbying organization, nor does its Steering Committee or staff partake in lobbying efforts.
MCSC Leadership
The MCSC Steering Committee is the leadership and governing body for MCSC, composed of public sector MS4 staff from MCSC member cities and private sector individuals representing MCSC city members. Three positions are nominated as MCSC Chairs who serve as the executive leadership for the Steering Committee.
Current MCSC Chairs
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Elizabeth Stout
City of Minneapolis
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Rick Baird
City of Mankato
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Andrew Hogg
City of Saint Paul
Steering Committee Members
The Steering Committee is currently composed of 11 individuals: three from the private sector and eight from the public sector who serve lifelong, at-will terms. Individuals interested in serving as a Steering Committee member should contact MCSC Staff for more information.
Current MCSC Steering Committee Members
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Andy Bradshaw
City of Moorhead
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Bob Bean
Bolton-Menk
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Bryan Gruidl
City of Bloomington
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Cara Geheren
Focus Engineering
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Erick Francis
City of St. Louis Park
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Jane Byron
City of Rosemount
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John Paulson
City of Hutchinson
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Kristin Seaman
City of Woodbury
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Lori Haak
City of Eden Prairie
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Rebecca Haug
Anoka County
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Ryan Johnson
City of Roseville
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Eric Eckman
City of Golden Valley
Subcommittees
In addition to the MCSC Chairs and Steering Committee, MCSC is supported by several standing and ad hoc subcommittees.
Standing Subcommittees
- Annual Meeting
- Finance
- Membership Recruitment
Ad Hoc Subcommittees
- Stormwater Reuse
- Website Development
- MCM Guidance Development
- MS4 Audits
Any MCSC member may join a subcommittee or attend the subcommittee meetings. If you are interested in learning more, please contact MCSC Staff using the ‘Contact Us’ form at the bottom of the page.
MCSC Staff
The MCSC Steering Committee and membership are supported by technical and professional services provided by Stantec and Neprash Consulting, LLC. Stantec is the primary MCSC Administrator responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities and management of MCSC. Neprash Consulting, LLC is responsible for keeping abreast of national stormwater concerns and coordination with federal agencies.
MCSC Staff
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Lisa Tilman
Stantec
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Grace Neumiller
Stantec
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Kaitlyn Avidan
Stantec
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Randy Neprash
Neprash Consulting, LLC
Steering Committee Schedule
The MCSC Steering Committee meets monthly to discuss MCSC routine business and any MS4 or membership concerns. Meetings are held virtually on the first Thursday of each month from 1pm to 3pm.
| FY 2024-2025 Meetings | Meeting Date |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9/5/2024 |
| October 2024 | 10/3/2024 |
| November 2024 | 11/7/2024 |
| December 2024 | 12/5/2024 |
| January 2025 | 1/9/2025 |
| February 2025 | 2/6/2025 |
| March 2025 | 3/6/2025 |
| April 2025 | 4/3/2025 |
| May 2025 | 5/1/2025 |
| June 2025 | 6/5/2025 |
| July 2024 | 7/3/2025 |
| August 2025 | 8/7/2025 |
While MCSC is not subject to Minnesota Open Meeting laws, all members are encouraged to attend whenever interested. To attend a monthly meeting, please send an email to MCSC Staff requesting the meeting link.
History
The Minnesota Cities Stormwater Coalition (MCSC) Steering Committee was founded in 2006 to provide guidance on the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit. MCSC aids its membership by amplifying their voices on permit requirements to permit writers, like the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). MCSC and its membership understand the importance of the NPDES program and advocate for clear and practical permit requirements.