EQEM 10/10/2023
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
October 10, 2023
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
Chair Klemz called the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission to order at 7:01 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Amy Dritz
Aaron Klemz
Mark Hansen
Heidi Ferris
Absent: Nick Olberding
Justin Foell
Sam Stoxen
Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Hansen to approve the meeting agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Dritz.
The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1. Approval of September 12, 2023 Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Meeting
Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Dritz to approve the September 12, 2023 meeting minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Hansen. The motion carried unanimously.
New Business
2. Safe Routes to School Implementation Update
Ms. Workin discussed the City’s planned Safe Routes to School grant application.
Old Business
3. Energy Action Plan updates
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2
Meeting 10/10/2023
Ms. Workin shared that the City tabled on energy efficiency at the Senior Fair and was planning to
distribute light bulbs at the Coats from Cops event.
4. Outreach and Event updates
Ms. Workin shared that the Pollinator Planting events in September were successful.
5. Grant Updates
Ms. Workin shared that the City was waiting to hear back on forestry grants from the DNR.
Other Items
6. Informal Status Reports
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Hansen to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Dritz. The
Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.