EQE 02/08/22
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION
Fridley Municipal Center, 7071 University Ave Ne
MINUTES
February 8, 2022
Location: City of Fridley Civic Campus, Fireside Room
Call to Order
Chair Dritz called the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission to order at 7:01 p.m.
Present: Justin Foell, Nick Olberding, Heidi Ferris, Mark Hansen, Aaron Klemz, Amy Dritz
Absent: Sam Stoxen
Staff: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Adoption of the Agenda
Commissioner Olberding made a motion to adopt the agenda and Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion to
adopt the agenda as amended.
MOTION PASSED Unanimously
Approval of Minutes
Ms. Workin noted that the minutes were dated January 11, 2021 and should be amended to January 11, 2022.
Commissioner Foell made a motion to approve the minutes and Commissioner Olberding seconded the motion
to approve the minutes as amended.
MOTION PASSED Unanimously
New Business
1) BRT Update
Ms. Workin provided an update on the F Line and shared the proposed stop locations. Commissioners provided
comments to be shared with Metro Transit.
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2) 44 Ave Bridge Improvements
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Ms. Workin requested feedback on the need for sidewalk/bicycle improvements on the 44 Ave bridge.
Commissioners stated that the current conditions were unsafe and should be improved. Recommendations were
made regarding needed improvements to be shared with Anoka County. Ms. Workin and Chair Dritz will work
on a letter of support to bring to the March meeting.
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.
3) Grant updates
Ms. Workin provided grant status updates.
Other
1) Informal Status Reports
a. Commissioners discussed potential speakers on Aquatic Invasive Species and Native Mussels.
Adjournment
Commissioner Hansen moved to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Olberding seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED Unanimously
The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.