06/17/1997 - 00003746CITY OF FRIDLEY
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 17, 1997
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Sielaff called the June 17, 1997, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Brad Sielaff, Jack Velin, Peter Panchyshyn,
Bruce Bondow, Rosalie Landt, Dean Saba
Members Absent: Rich Svanda
Others Present: Julie Jones, Recycling Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MAY 20, 1997, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Bondow, seconded by Mr. Velin, to approve the May 20, 1997,
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SIELAFF DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. NEW BUSINESS:
There was no new business.
2. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Verbal Update on Questions Regarding Blaine Waste Reduction Project
and Other Questions from May 20, 1997, Meeting
Ms. Jones reported that she inquired with the Blaine Recycling Coordinator as to
why they did not expand the waste reduction project city-wide. The Recycling
Coordinator stated that they are still hoping to complete the waste reduction
project city-wide; however, staff time limitations and lack of funding have
prevented it thus far. He expects it will take a full time intern (or some other staff
person like himself) to implement the project city-wide. He said he is not sure
how well the project will work in an open garbage hauling system—like
Fridley's—since it was quite simple for Blaine to measure the results with BFI's
cooperation.
Ms. Jones explained that there no longer is Metropolitan Council funding for this
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project since Metropolitan Council no longer handles solid waste management.
Regarding the question of whether or not the Commission would have an
opportunity to comment on the State Policy Plan regarding waste management,
the answer was "yes". Ms. Jones stated that the plan will be complete the end of
June 1997, and there will be a public hearing on July 23. The Commission
members agreed that review of the policy plan should be placed on the July
meeting agenda.
Ms. Jones reported that she is attempting to borrow the Zero Population Growth
video, mentioned at the last meeting, from the Anoka County Library.
b. Review 1997 and 1998 Workplans
Ms. Jones stated she did not complete the 1998 workplan since she first wanted
some feedback from the Commission regarding the layout of the 1997 workplan
which did not quite match the Council's goals and objectives format. Following
suggested changes by the Commission, she stated she would attempt to
improve the layout accordingly for the next meeting.
Ms. Jones informed the Commission that the City Council is considering staff
recommendations to incorporate clean-up day activities permanently at the
Recycling Center, so action steps on these two objectives are on hold.
Mr. Sielaff suggested adding an item regarding the Springbrook CWP project,
incorporating it in a water management category. Wellhead protection and
wetland issues could also go under this category.
Ms. Landt requested that the Commission be given monthly updates on the
Wellhead Protection Planning process.
The environmental education components of the 1997 workplan were discussed.
It was suggested that an action item should be added addressing follow-up on
the Eco Team project. It was also suggested that an item be added giving more
detail for waste reduction education. Ms. Jones was directed to investigate
options for inserting waste reduction ideas in the City newsletter. One idea was
to include an article in the City newsletter regarding sending for Anoka County's
junk mail reduction kit. Another idea was to include self-stick labels, stapled into
the seam of the City newsletter, that say, "Do not trade, sell, or rent my name to
another organization".
The Commission members agreed that they would like to continue reviewing
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1997 and 1998 goals and objectives with the plan to give recommendations for
1999 at the beginning of the new year.
c. Verbal Update on Springbrook CWP Grant Project
Ms. Jones distributed a summary of staff's recent meeting with the MPCA
representative regarding the Springbrook CWP project. The summary outlined
deadlines regarding key components of the project. She reported that staff will
be working heavily on the project over the next three weeks to meet those
deadlines.
The Commission members requested frequent updates as the project moves
forward.
3. OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Journey for the Planet "Thank You"
Ms. Jones stated she included the "thank you" letter from Hayes Elementary in
the meeting packet for the Commission's information.
b. Reminder about July 15, 1997, Meeting
Ms. Jones reminded the Commission members that the July and August
meetings will be held in the lower level of the Municipal Center due to conflicts
with School Board meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Mr. Panchyshyn, seconded by Mr. Velin, to adjourn the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SIELAFF DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE MAY 20, 1997, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:14
P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie A. Jones
Staff Liaison to Commission