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EQEA 08/28/2018 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Ave Ne AGENDA August 28, 2018 Location: Fridley City Hall, Conference Room A, 7:00 PM Call to Order Approve Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Minutes 1) Review July 09 Minutes New Business 1) Public Meeting- Wellhead Protection Plan Pt. 1 2) Grant updates Old Business 1) PiE Energy Planning- role of EQEC 2) BMO Tree Pruning Other 1) September Drop-off September 08 at Green Lights Recycling 9 AM 12 PM Next meeting Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM at Fridley Municipal Center Adjourn ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Ave Ne MINUTES WǒƌǤ ВͲ ЋЉЊБ Location: City of Fridley City Hall, Conference Room A Call to Order Vice Chair Olberding called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM Members present: Nick Olberding, Kyle Mulrooney, Paul Westby, Heidi Ferris, Justin Foell, Absent: Mark Hansen, Sam Stoxen Staff present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Approval of Minutes Commissioner Mulrooney moved to approve the April 10, 2018 meeting minutes. Commisioner Westby seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED unanimously New Business Recycling 1) Ms. Workin provided an update about changes in the recycling market as a result of new policies from China that prohibit certain materials, raise contamination standards, and increase inspections. She stated survey of current participants. Additional questions were suggested. National Trails Day 2) The group decided not to reschedule the National Trails Day event in 2018. It was suggested to integrate the event into 49rs Day, and Ms. Workin said she would stay alert to planning information. The group suggested a passport style event to encourage residents to explore different parts of the City. Interest in Speakers 3) Ms. Workin asked the group if there were any speakers they were interested in. The group recommended hearing from the Parks Department regarding organizational changes. Commissioner Westby suggested a presentation on sustainable yardcare; Commissioner Ferris recommended speakers on energy, food justice, smart salting, Audubon, and integration of sustainabilityacross organizational levels. ERR planting maintenance 4) Commissioners decided to host August meeting at East River Road planting. Ms. Workin stated that she would provide more information on what tools to bring. Old Business 49rs Day Parade 1) Ms. Workin stated the Commissioners Foell and Hanson helped distribute over 700 magnets at the parade, and recommended that the group participate again next year. Commissioner Foell said that one recipient of a magnet requested every week recycle. Other 1)July Drop-off July 14 nd Ms. Workin stated that the next drop-off was on Saturday July 2. 2)Step 2 Award Ms. Workin stated that the City was presented with the Step 2 GreenStep City award by the Great Plains th Institute on July 10 and also received an award for being a Tree City. She thanked the EQEC for their diligence and work to make it possible. 3)New Development Commissioner Ferris asked about the development at East River Road and 694. Ms. Workin stated that this is a two-building industrial and commercial center with the primary occupant being Curtis 1000. Commissioner Mulrooney shared an update on a transit-oriented development at the NorthStar train station. Adjournment Commissioner Westby moved to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Foell seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 .