03-12-2024
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
March12,2024
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
Chair Klemzcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:03p.m.
Roll Call
Present:Aaron Klemz
Justin Foell
Sam Stoxen
Amy Dritz
Absent:Heidi Ferris
Avonna Starck
Mark Hansen
Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Jeff Jensen, Operations Manager
Jessica Lindemeyer Coon Creek Watershed District
Justine Dauphinais, Coon Creek Watershed District
Approval of Agenda
Motionby CommissionerDritzto approvethe meeting agenda. Secondedby CommissionerFoell.The
motion carriedunanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approval of February13, 2024 EnvironmentalQuality and Energy Commission Meeting Minutes
Ms. Workin noted that a listed date of February 13, 2023 should be changed to February 13, 2024.
Motionby CommissionerStoxento approvethe February 13,2024meeting minuteswith the listed
change. Secondedby CommissionerDritz.The motion carriedunanimously.
New Business
2.Street Sweeping Feasibility Study and Operations
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Meeting 3/12/2024
Ms. Lindemeyer provided background information on the Coon Creek Watershed District. Ms.
Dauphinais shared the results of a street sweeping feasibility study conducted by the District. Mr.
erations.
3. Zoning Code Updates
Chair Klemz provided an update on the review of the zoning code being undertaken by the Planning
Old Business
4. Energy Action Plan updates
Ms. Workin shared that the City was preparing to table at the HRA Open House and will be preparing a
Solar for Public Buildings grant application for Moore Lake Park.
5. Grant Updates
Ms. Workin shared that the City had submitted a grant application for a recirculating splash pad at
Moore Lake Park and a Bike Fix-It Station for Edgewater Gardens Park.
6. Outreach and Event updates
Ms. Workin shared that no outreach and event updates had occurred.
Other Items
7. Informal Status Reports
Chair Klemz discussed the possibility of a co-hosted environmental board game night between the
EQEC and North Suburban Center for the Arts, commissioners were supportive. Ms. Workin said she
would check with the recreation department regarding promoting i
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Dritz to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Stoxen. The Motion
carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Rachel Workin
Environmental Planner