EQECM-8-13-24
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
August13,2024
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
Commissioner Hansen called the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:02p.m.
Roll Call
Present:Heidi Ferris
Sam Stoxen
Avonna Starck
Mark Hansen
Amy Dritz
Absent:Aaron Klemz
Justin Foell
Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
David Ostwald, Councilmember-at-Large
Approval of Chair Pro-Tem
Motion by CommissionerHansento nominateCommissionerDritzas Chair Pro-Tem for the meeting.
Seconded by CommissionerStoxen. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Agenda
Motionby CommissionerHansen to approvethe meeting agenda. Secondedby CommissionerStoxen.
The motion carriedunanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approval of May14, 2024 EnvironmentalQuality and Energy Commission Meeting Minutes
Motionby CommissionerHansento approvethe May14,2024meeting minuteswith this change.
Secondedby CommissionerStarck.The motion carriedunanimously.
New Business
2.2025Meeting Dates
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2
Meeting 8/13/2024
Ms. Workin shared the proposed 2025 meeting dates in the packet. Motion by Commissioner Stoxen to
approve the proposed 2025 meeting dates. Seconded by Commissioner Hansen. The motion carried
unanimously.
Old Business
3. Electric Vehicle Ordinance Language
Ms. Workin shared the proposed electric vehicle ordinance language to include in the recodification of
the zoning code. Ms. Workin recommended limiting the requirement for bollards, curbing or other
forms of protection to only free-standing electric vehicle chargers. Commissioners recommended
requiring a site plan be to ensure that the future electric vehicle chargers did not encroach into parking
spots required to meet parking minimums and clarifying the definitions between electric vehicle
chargers and electric vehicle supply equipment. For discussion purposes only, no action was taken.
4. Sylvan Hills Stormwater Park Improvements
Ms. Workin shared the draft concept for the Sylvan Hills Stormwater Park Improvements.
Commissioners recommended connecting the trail loop and adding more diversity in tree species.
5. Energy Action Plan updates
Ms. Workin shared that discussions with the new Home Energy Squad service provider were ongoing.
She also shared that the Request for Proposals for solar on the Moore Lake Community Building was
open. She said that door knocking at Clean Energy Resource Teams at Fridley Terrace was successful.
Touch a Truck on August 20.
6. Grant Updates
Ms. Workin shared that the City was beginning work on the ReLeaf grant and that construction of the
four rain gardens on Channel Road was about to begin. She also said the City received grant funding
for an electric lawn mower from the MPCA.
7. Outreach and Event updates
Ms. Workin shared that the Pop-Up Community Toy Store at the Environmental Fun Fair was a success
and the City was planning a baby gear swap in partnership with ECFE at their Fall Festival.
Other Items
8. Informal Status Reports
Commissioner Ferris shared about successful educational programs around pollinators that were
implemented this spring at Fridley Public Schools.
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Hanson to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by CommissionerStoxen. The
Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 3
Meeting 8/13/2024
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Rachel Workin
Environmental Planner