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03-12-2024 Environmental Quality and Energy Commission March 12, 2024 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 February 13, 2024 New Business 2.Street Sweeping Feasibility Study and Operations 3.Zoning Code Updates Old Business 4.Energy Action Plan Updates 5.Grant Updates 6.Outreach and Events Updates Other Items 7.Collaboration with North Suburban Center for the Arts on Event 8.Informal Status Reports Adjournment Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in any City of Fridley services, programs, or activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons who require auxiliary aids should contact the City at (763) 572-3450. 2 Jufn!2/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:March12, 2024 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Approve the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of February13, 2024 Background Approve the minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of February 13, 2024. Recommendation Approve the minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of February13, 2024. Attachments and Other Resources Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Minutes-February13, 2024 Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 3 Jufn!2/ ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING February13,2023 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. MINUTES Call to Order Chair Klemzcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:00p.m. Roll Call Present:Aaron Klemz Heidi Ferris Avonna Starck Justin Foell Sam Stoxen Amy Dritz Mark Hansen Absent:None Others Present: Stacy Stromberg, Planning Manager Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Approval of Agenda Motionby CommissionerHansento approvethe meeting agenda. Secondedby CommissionerStoxen. The motion carriedunanimously. Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.Approval of December 12, 2023 Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Meeting Minutes Motionby CommissionerDritzto approvethe December 12, 2023meeting minutes. Secondedby CommissionerStoxen.The motion carriedunanimously. New Business 2.Chapter 512 Erosion Control and Stormwater Management 4 Jufn!2/ Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2 Meeting 02/13/2024 Ms. Workin presented Chapter 512 from Title 5 of the recodified City Code for commissioner review. Commissioners recommended that the City perform additional outreach related to preventing illicit discharge including the proper method for winterizing pools. Motion by Commissioner Hansen to recommend Chapter 512 to the City Council. Seconded by Commissioner Foell. The motion carried unanimously. 3.!2024 Sustainability Tour Ms. Workin and the Commissioners discussed hosting a sustainability tour that can be self-guided and interpreted with a target date of July. Old Business 4.!Title 5 Updates Ms. Workin shared that the Council would also be reviewing changes to Chapter 502-504 as part of Title 5. These chapters have previously been recommended for approval to the Council. 5.!Energy Action Plan updates Ms. Workin shared that the City was preparing to table at the HRA Open House 6.!Outreach and Event updates Ms. Workin shared that she attended Winterfest to talk about recycling. She also asked commissioners . 7.!Grant Updates Ms. Workin shared that the City had received grants for a hydrodynamic separator in the 2024 Street Project Area from the Rice Creek Watershed District as well as additional street sweeping equipment from the Coon Creek Watershed District. Other Items 8.!Informal Status Reports Ms. Workin shared that she had been unable to connect with a representative from a sustainability group at the school. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Foell to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Hansen. The Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. 5 Jufn!3/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:March 12, 2024 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Street Sweeping Feasibility Study and Operations Background Street sweeping isabest management practice for improved water quality that removes pollutants such as salt, sediment, and leaves before they enter the storm sewer system. Coon Creek Watershed District has been conducting a study of street sweeping operations throughout their jurisdiction focusing on how cities/counties can maximize the cost effectiveness of the practice. In this presentation, staff from the Coon Creek Watershed District will be presenting the results of their study and its recommendations. Additionally, ope sweeping program. Recommendation For discussion purposes only. 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:March 12, 2024 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Zoning Code Updates Background In 2021, the City Council initiated a recodification process toreview are being reviewedsequentiallyby the Council under Title groupings of chapters with related content. The next Title scheduled for review is Title 6 Zoning Code. The Zoning Code guides land use in the City to ensure harmonious community development. Changes to the Zoning Code are reviewed by the Planning Commission for recommendation to the Council. The Planning Commission and Council held a joint work session on February 21 to discuss priorities for the recodification process. Additional work sessions have been scheduled for April 17 and June 12 parking requirements. Recommendation For discussion purposes only. 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:March12, 2024 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Energy Action Plan Updates Background At the November 9, 2021 meeting, the EQEC recommended adoption of Phase 2 of the Energy Action Plan. The following activities were completed this past month: Discussion of Solar for Public Buildings grant application for Moore Lake Park building The following activities are projected: Tabling at HRA Open House (3/24/2024) Door knocking Fridley Terrace (Spring 2024) EV Showcase at Touch A Truck event (Fall 2024) 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. 8 Jufn!6/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:March12,2024 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy 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 2024 Street Project Rain Gardens DNR grant for recirculating splash pad SHIP grant for Bike Fix-It Station along MRT at Edgewater Gardens Park Met Council Water Efficiency Grant pt 4 Grants Under Review LRIP Mississippi ST Regional Solicitation Grant-Mississippi St Trail Regional Solicitation Grant-Safe Routes to School MWMO Grants in 2024 Street Project Sylvan Hills Park stormwater system Active Grants Recycling grant (ongoing) th Met Council Regional Solicitation Grant for 44Avenue Bridge w/ Anoka County BWSR/RCWD grant for Moore Lake IESF project University Avenue Lighting Project Met Council Water Efficiency Grant pt 3 MDH Well Sealing Grant pt 3 RCWD grant for sumps in Farr Lake neighborhood MnDOT Active Transportation grant for University Avenue Trails DNR Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer Grant Pt. 3 Dog Waste Stations in Moore Lake Park st CDBG Grant for 61Avenue Parcel Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendlyand stable home for families and businesses. 9 Jufn!6/ DNR ReLeaf Grant !Safe Streets and Roads for All Planning Grant to create a Safety Action Plan !DNR Shade Tree Grant !CCWD grant for improved street sweeping equipment !RCWD grant for hydrodynamic separator in 2024 Street Project Grants Closed (1/1/2024+) !CCWD Water Quality Grant for Apex Pond 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. : Jufn!7/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: March12,2024 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Outreach and Events Updates 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 (12/13-3/12) None Confirmed events and topics HRA Open House-3/27 Environmental Fun Fest with Pop-Up Community Toy Story-5/18 Potential Upcoming Events Baby Gear Swap at ECFE Fall Festival EV Showcase at Touch a Truck Event 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. 21 Jufn!8/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:March12, 2024 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Collaboration with North Suburban Center for the Arts on Event Background Commissioner Klemz will share about a potential collaborative event. Recommendation For discussion purposes only. 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!9/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:March12, 2024 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Informal Status Reports Background Staff and Commissioners will share informal status 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