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02-08-2022 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING February 08, 2022 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.Approve the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of January 11, 2022. New Business 2.Metro F Line (BRT) Status Update th 3.44Avenue Bridge Improvements Old Business 4.Energy Action Plan Updates 5.2022 Outreach Events 6.Grant Updates Other Items 7.Informal Status Reports Adjournment 2 Jufn!2/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:February8, 2022 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy (EQEC) Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Approve the Minutes fromthe Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of January 11, 2022. Background Approve the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of January 11, 2022. Recommendation Approve the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of January 11, 2022. Attachments and Other Resources Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Minutes-January 11, 2022. Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 3 Jufn!2/ ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION Fridley Municipal Center, 7071 University Ave Ne MINUTES WğƓǒğƩǤ ЊЊͲ ЋЉЋЊ Location: City of Fridley Civic Campus, Fireside Room Call to Order Vice Chair Olberding called the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Sam Stoxen, Justin Foell, Nick Olberding, Heidi Ferris Absent: Mark Hansen, Aaron Klemz, Amy Dritz Staff: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Adoption of the Agenda Commissioner Foell made a motion to adopt the agenda and Commissioner Stoxen seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as amended. MOTION PASSED Unanimously Approval of Minutes Ms. Workin noted that there were errors in the December 14 to amend the minutes and the agenda which should be struck as no amendments were made. Commissioner Ferris made a motion to approve the minutes and Commissioner Foell seconded the motion to approve the minutes as amended. MOTION PASSED Unanimously New Business 1)!2022 Planning Ms. Workin shared the Step 4 GreenStep Cities reporting worksheet, data sources, and reporting progress to date. Old Business 1)!Energy Action Plan Updates Ms. Workin shared activities completed as part of the Energy Action Plan. 2)!2022 Outreach Events Ms. Workin shared completed and scheduled outreach events. 4 Jufn!2/ 3)Grant updates Ms. Workin provided grant status updates. Other 1)Informal Status Reports Commissioner Ferris shared that she was working with Rice Creek Watershed District on outreach with faith communities. Adjournment CommissionerFerris moved to adjourn the meeting and CommissionerFoellseconded the motion. MOTION PASSED Unanimously The meetingadjourned at8:08p.m. 5 Jufn!3/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:February 8, 2022 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy (EQEC) Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Metro F Line (BRT) Status Update Background The purpose of this item is to provide Commissioners updates on the Metro FLine which is the BRT Route scheduled to replace Route 10 in 2025-2026. Information on the outreach process which selected Route 10 as the F Line can be found at MetroTransit.Org/NetworkNext. Recommendation Commissioners should review and discuss modifications needed to Route 10 stop alignments Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 6 Jufn!4/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:February 8, 2022 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy (EQEC) Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title th 44Avenue Bridge Improvements Background nd In 2019-2020, the EQEC assisted in the development of the 2edition of the Active Transportation Plan. th This plan identified pedestrian/bicycle improvements to the 44Avenue bridge between East River Road and Main Street over the BNSF railyard as a high priority. Staff is requesting additional EQEC feedback on th modifications to the 44Avenue bridge. Staff will share potential grant opportunities and plans for additional resident engagement. Recommendation th Commissioners should review and discuss the need for improvements to the 44Avenue Bridge. Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 7 Jufn!5/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:February 8, 2022 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy (EQEC) Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Energy Action Plan Updates Background At the November 9 meeting, the EQEC recommended adoption of Phase 2 of the Energy Action Plan. The following activities were completed this past month: January 22-Tabling at Winterfest on energy February Cable Show-EVs part 3 Launched outreach on insulation rebate Updating properties in B3 The following activities are projectedin the next month: Work with CEE to design outreach material for insulation rebate (March rollout) Work with CEE to design outreach material for Fire Department Safety Visits (waiting on bulb delivery) Finish uploadingall City properties into B3 benchmarking system Finish uploading Updating GIS records of City lights Insulation article in March newsletter Recording March cable show on insulation rebate February 9-HRA Open House Recommendation Commissioners should review and discuss if there are other activities that should be considered. Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 8 Jufn!6/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:February8, 2022 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy (EQEC) Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title 2022 Outreach Events Background Outreach at community events is an important strategy to build environmental awareness and increase engagement. Events that have been completed since the last meeting as well as upcoming outreach events are listed below. Completed events (1/12-2/8) Winterbiking webinar (1/19) Winterfest (1/22) o Smart Salting through Coon Creek Watershed District o Energy Action Plan Confirmed events and topics Recycling Drop-offs (5 in 2022) Front Door Grant Open House(2/9) o Home Energy Squad o Insulation Grant Earth Week + Environmental Fun Fair (April 29-May 7) Household Hazardous Waste Event (4/30) o Recycling 49rs Day o EV Showcase Potential Events Concert in the Park series o Book and puzzle swap Garage Sale o Reuse options Night to Unite o Green Block Parties Outdoor Latino festival Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 9 Jufn!6/ o!Stormwater !Community wide clean up (TBD) !Pumpkin Night in the Park o!Energy !Coats from Cops o!Light bulbs give away Recommendation Commissioners should discuss if there are other community events that are a priority, what topics should be highlighted, and if there is an interest in commissioner involvement. Attachments and Other Resources !None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. : Jufn!7/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:February 8, 2022 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy (EQEC) Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Grant Updates Background The purpose of this item is to provide Commissioners updates on sustainability grants held by the City. Grants in the Pre-Application Stage SHIP grant for Civic Campus orchard SHIP grant for bike fleet (SNC/Recreation) BWSR HELP grant for native plant restoration on Commons Park hillside Met Council Water Efficiency Grant pt 3 RCWD grant for raingardens in 2022 Street Project Area th Met Council Regional Solicitation Grant for 44Avenue Bridge Grants Under Review RCWD grant for sumps in Farr Lake neighborhood Lawns to Legumes Demonstration Neighborhood Grant (ACD grant in partnership with Coon Rapids, and Lino Lakes) CCWD grant for hydrodynamic separator in 2022 Street Project Area rd Met Council Climate Mitigation grant for feasibility study of 73Ave Active Grants Recycling grant (ongoing) CCWD grant for Craig Park improvements BWSR/RCWD grant for Moore Lake IESF project DNR grant for mitigating impacts of EAB RCWD grant for 6 raingardens in Rice Creek Terrace neighborhood RCWD grant for road diet on University Ave Service Rd Met Council Water Efficiency Grant rd LRIP grant for 53Avenue Trail Project th RS grant for 7St Trail Project University Avenue Lighting Project Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 21 Jufn!7/ Grants Closed (1/1/2021+) !SHIP grant for wayfinding kiosk Recommendation Commissioners should review and discuss if there are other activities that should be considered. Attachments and Other Resources !None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 22 Jufn!8/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:February 8, 2022 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy (EQEC) Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Informal Status Reports Background Staff and Commissioners will share informalstatus reports on programs happening in the City. Recommendation None Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 23