10/19/2004 - 00028048CITY OF FRIDLEY
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2004
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Chairperson Johns called the October 19, 2004, meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Anne Andrews, Barb Johns, Rich Svanda, Jack Velin, and Paul Westby
Members Absent: Barbara Kovacic
Others Present: Julie Jones, Environmental Planner
APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2004, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION
MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Svanda, seconded by Mr. Velin, to approve the September 21, 2004, Environmental
Quality & Energy Commission minutes, as written.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON JOHNS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Ground Water Issues
Ms. Jones made a few corrections to the memo that was in the Commission's meeting packet. She
explained that the City of Fridley does not purchase water from the City of New Brighton; it is given to
the City. The reason why New Brighton has extra water is that they need to pump more water than they
need as part of their remediation agreement for a contamination settlement. The City of Fridley does
pay for the chemicals; however, that are used in treating the water.
Ms. Jones clarified that that the source of radionuclides is radium not radon. She had also
misunderstood the TCE threshold to be 5ppm, but the correct level is 5 parts per billion.
The information provide by staff was discussed.
Mr. Westby questioned the lead content of Fridley water. He had understood that our water was not in
compliance for lead, but the City's water report says it is. He said he would verify his source of
information.
The unknown source of TCE contamination was debated and discussed.
Ms. Jones said she would try to have storm water quality protection ordinance language drafted for the
next meeting.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MINUTES
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a. Curbside Recycling Contract Amendment
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Ms. Jones reported that the City Council approved a five-year extension to the City's Curbside
Recycling Contract with BFI at their October 4, meeting. She had provided the Commission members a
copy of the contract in their meeting packet so they could review the details of the revenue sharing
portion. Ms. Jones explained that the City actually obtained better commodity pricing than the City of
Minneapolis did earlier this year. The commodity splits are also favorable for Fridley as they are based
upon a seven-sort system, which has less trash contamination than Fridley's two-sort system.
Mr. Svanda asked for clarification on how the revenue sharing works. Ms. Jones explained that the
contractor would report to the City monthly, using the form in Exhibit B of the contract, the valve of
each commodity less the processing fees. The net amount would then be reflected on the City's
monthly collection bill.
b. Update on Springbrook Watershed Implementation Project
Ms. Jones reported that it appears that the MPCA and the Metropolitan Council will be approving the
revised Springbrook Watershed Project Work Plan recently submitted to them. The engineering
consultant has not finished work on the final design plans yet. Once the plans are reviewed and
approved by the project's Advisory Committee, then bid specifications will be prepared and bids
obtained. The Fridley City Council will then, need to approve the contract for construction for the
project to proceed.
Ms. Jones warned that if the Springbrook Referendum vote fails, this project could be very
controversial and the City will need to conduct a great deal of public awareness to alleviate public
assumption that the park is being redeveloped for another purpose.
Commission members suggested doing things like billboards, messages, signs, cable TV messages,
local newspaper stories, and local news stories to get the word out regarding the true purpose of this
project. Ms. Jones said this will be difficult as there is no budget line item for advertising, as this was
not anticipated at the beginning of the project.
c. Review of 2004 EQEC Work Plan
Ms. Jones explained that most of the 2004 Commission Work Plan items are current. She hoped to
have one unfinished item, review of water quality ordinances, on next month's agenda.
The Commission suggested that they start brainstorming at the November meeting on the 2005 work
plan.
Consideration of Joint Environmental Commission Meeting
Ms. Johns reported that she neglected to call the Lino Lakes contact regarding a Joint Environmental
Commission meeting. She said she would make sure to remember to call her soon.
e. Update on Commission Opening
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MINUTES
12/26/2006
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Ms. Jones reported that the commission opening is being advertised on cable television in the current
episode of the Your Eco Home show. The City Manager's office is working on filling the vacancy.
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Ms. Jones distributed copies of information on fluorescent lamp recycling.
Ms. Jones showed a copy of the recently distributed multi-family recycling tool kit, which was the
product of the OEA grant project that Fridley participated in with Eureka Recycling and Washington
County.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Mr. Svanda, seconded by Mr. Westby, to adjourn the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON JOHNS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED AND THE OCTOBER 19, 2004, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie A. Jones
Staff Liaison