EQEM 09/13/2022
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
September13, 2022
7:00 PM
Banfill Room,Fridley Civic Campus
MINUTES
Call to Order
CHAIR DRITZ called the commission to order at7:03PM
Present
Amy Dritz
Sam Stoxen
Nick Olberding
Mark Hansen
Justin Foell
Heidi Ferris
Stacy Stromberg, Planning Manager
Jessica Leverty, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator-Anoka County Parks
Approval of Agenda
MOTION by Commissioner Olberdingto APPROVE the September13,2022,meeting agenda.
SECONDEDby Commission Hansen.The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.MOTION by CommissionerStoxento APPROVE the August 15, 2022,meeting minutes.
SECONDED by CommissionerOlberding.The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
New Business
2.Anoka County Aquatic Invasive Species Program
program, which includes education and outreach events, watercraft inspections, the prevention grant
program, and monitoring and early detection. Jessica also reviewed the types of aquatic invasive
species typically found in Minnesota lakes.
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2
Meeting 9/13/2022
3. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Ms. Stromberg gave a presentation on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), describing what they are and
what the City code allows. Ms. Stromberg then answered questions of the Commissioners.
Old Business
Other Items
4. Informal Status Reports
Commissioner Foell shared a few pictures he took at a conference in San Diego that were related to an
electric vehicle charging outlet and trash disposal options. Containers were marked with the following
options: compost, recycle, paper or landfill for attendees to dispose of their trash.
Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Stoxen to adjourn the meeting SECONDED by Commissioner Olberding. The
MOTION PASSED unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 PM.