1-14-2025
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
January14,2025
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
Chair Klemzcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:01p.m.
Roll Call
Present:Aaron Klemz
Sam Stoxen
Avonna Starck
Justin Foell
Absent: Mark Hansen
Heidi Ferris
Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Jessica Lindemeyer, Outreach Coordinator-Coon Creek Watershed District
Approval of Agenda
Motionby CommissionerStoxen to approve the agenda. Seconded by CommissionerStarck.The
motion carriedunanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approval of December 10,2024 EnvironmentalQuality and Energy Commission Meeting
Minutes
Motionby CommissionerStarckto approvethe December 10,2024meeting minutes. Secondedby
CommissionerStoxen.The motion carriedunanimously.
New Business
2.Presentation on the Pet Waste Program
Ms. Lindemeyer of the Coon Creek Watershed District presented on the district’s Pet Waste Program.
No formal action was taken.
3.Proclamation for Winter Salt Awareness Week
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2
Meeting 01/14/2025
Ms. Workin shared draft language for a proclamation designating January 27-31 as Winter Salt
Awareness Week. Motion by Commissioner Foell to approve the draft proclamation language.
Seconded by Commissioner Stoxen.
Old Business
4. Energy Action Plan updates
Ms. Workin shared that the City incorporated the recommended updates from the Energy Efficient
Buildings Report into Commons Park. The City also submitted a grant application for an EV Charger at
Moore Lake. She also shared that the ICF began implementing the Home Energy Squad program in
Fridley.
5. Grant Updates
Ms. Workin shared that the City had been approved Step 1 of the Solar on Public Buildings Grant for
the Commons Park and the Public Works buildings.
6. Outreach and Event updates
Ms. Workin shared that the toy store would be returning to the Environmental Fun Fair. The City would
also be hosting a Seed Swap on March 15 at Moore Lake Park from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Commissioners
were encouraged to participate.
Other Items
7. Environmental Awards
The Commissioners expressed interest in beginning a Sustainability Recognition Program to be
discussed in more detail in February.
8. Informal Status Reports
Ms. Workin shared that the Council would be interviewing for the vacant EQEC position in January.
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Starck to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Stoxen . The
Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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Rachel Workin
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