2/11/25
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
February11,2025
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
Chair Klemzcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:06p.m.
Roll Call
Present:Aaron Klemz
Sam Stoxen
Avonna Starck
Dustin Norman
Heidi Ferris
Mark Hansen
Absent: Justin Foell
Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Approval of Agenda
Motionby CommissionerHansento approve the agenda. Seconded by CommissionerStoxen.The
motion carriedunanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approval of January 14,2024 EnvironmentalQuality and Energy Commission Meeting Minutes
Motionby CommissionerStarck to approvethe January14,2025meeting minutes. Secondedby
CommissionerFerris.The motion carriedunanimously.
New Business
2.Sustainability Recognition Program
The commissioners discussed creating a sustainability recognition program to be awarded to a resident,
business, and institution annually by the EQEC each year.Commissioners recommended an additional
highlighting the winners through displays at the library and City Hall.
Motion by CommissionerFerristo create the sustainability recognition programwith the themes of
Individual/Business/Institutional/Youth to be awarded in the fall. Seconded by CommissionerNorman.
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The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Workin said she would present the online version of the
nomination form at a future meeting.
3. Election of Vice Chair
Motion by Commissioner Starck to nominate Commissioner Norman as vice chair for 2025. Seconded
by Commissioner Stoxen. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Shoreland Overlay and Critical Area Overlay District Changes
Ms. Workin discussed removing Norton Creek, Stonybrook Creek, and Oak Glen Creek from the
Shoreland Overlay District since they are not a public water and the intent of the Shoreland Overlay is
to regulate lands adjacent to public waters.
Motion by Commissioner Stoxen to remove the reference to Norton Creek, Stonybrook Creek, and Oak
Glen Creek from the Shoreland Overlay District and Critical Area District chapters. Seconded by
Commissioner Starck. The motion carried unanimously.
Old Business
5. Energy Action Plan updates
Ms. Workin shared that there were no new updates.
6. Grant Updates
Ms. Workin shared that the City was partnering with Anoka Conservation District to find residential sites
for the Lawn to Legumes Pollinator Pathways grant and encouraged the commissioners to share within
their networks. She also said that City had submitted a grant to Coon Creek Watershed District to fund
the design of retrofits of existing raingardens and the establishment of new raingardens in the 2026
Street Project Area. She said that Rice Creek Watershed District received a grant to update the
stormwater retrofit analysis for Moore Lake.
7. Outreach and Event updates
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
8. Informal Status Reports
Ms. Workin shared that there would a CERTS Energy ambassador meet-up on February 25. She also
shared that Councilmember Tilberry had resigned and there was a vacancy in Ward 1. She also shared
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Hansen to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Norman. The
Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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Rachel Workin
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