EQE 06/14/2022
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
June 14, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
CHAIR DRITZ called the commission to order at 7:05 PM
Present
Amy Dritz
Justin Foell
Sam Stoxen
Nick Olberding
Aaron Klemz
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Approval of Agenda
MOTION by Commissioner Olberding to APPROVE the June 14, 2022, meeting agenda. SECONDED by
Commissioner Foell. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Foell noted that the word “Fair” was missing from the phrase “Environmental Fun Fair”
within the Outreach packet item. MOTION by Commissioner Foell to APPROVE the May 10, 2022,
meeting minutes. SECONDED by Commissioner Klemz. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
New Business
1. Recodification update
Ms. Workin provided an update on the recodification process and said that staff would next be
undertaking revisions to the current Chapter 100. Commissioners discussed codes of within the chapter.
Old Business
2. Energy Action Plan Updates
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2
Meeting 3/8/2022
Ms. Workin provided an informational update regarding the Energy Action Plan including efforts by
Max Lohse to conduct business outreach, create home energy kits, and perform direct outreach to
multifamily apartments.
3. Grant Updates
Ms. Workin provided an overview of the new Met Council water efficiency grant and site locations for
the Lawns to Legumes grant.
4. 2022 Outreach Events
Ms. Workin shared updates on the recycling tours, the Park Plaza drop-off, and 49rs Days.
Other Items
7. Informal Status Reports
Commissioners discussed switching to the Banfill room due to the upcoming summer concert series.
Ms. Workin shared information about the book swap on July 19.
Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Foell to adjourn the meeting SECONDED by Commissioner Stoxen. The
MOTION PASSED unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM.