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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/13/2026 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING January13,2026 6:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. MINUTES Call to Order Chair Klemzcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at6:03p.m. Roll Call Present:Aaron Klemz Sam Stoxen Emma Carter Mark Hansen Avonna Starck Justin Foell Dustin Norman Absent: Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Wally Wysopal, City Manager Jim Kosluchar, Director of Public Works Brandon Brodhag, Assistant City Engineer Patrick Faber,Deputy Director of Police Owen Lanrud, CommunicationsSpecialist Aaron Bartling, Bolton and Menk Patrick Vescio, Councilmember-At-Large Luke Cardona, Councilmember Ward 1 Ryan Evanson, Councilmember Ward 2 Ann Bolkcom, Councilmember Ward 3 Approval of Agenda MotionStarck by Commissionerto approve the agenda. Seconded by CommissionerNorman.The motion carriedunanimously. Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2 Meeting 1/13/2026 Approval of Meeting Minutes 1. Approval of October 14, 2025 Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Meeting Minutes Commissioners noted a misspelling of Commissioner Carter last name. Motion by Commissioner Foell to approve the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes with the spelling corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Hansen. The motion carried unanimously. New Business 2. Streets for All Action Plan Ms. Workin introduced the Streets for All process which will result in a new roadway safety action plan Aaron Bartling with Bolton and Menk guided the group through a discussion about the project and 3. Winter Salt Week Proclamation Ms. Workin said that each year communities across the midwest hold a Winter Salt Week to acknowledge the environmental harm caused by oversalting and share strategies to reduce chloride pollution. Last year, the EQEC recommended the Council issue a proclamation recognizing Winter Salt th Week. This year, Winter Salt Week will be held the week of January 26. Ms. Workin shared a draft proclamation Motion by Commissioner Foell to approve the draft proclamation language and recommend that the City Council recognize January 26-30 as Winter Salt Week. Seconded by Commissioner Norman. The motion carried unanimously. Old Business 4. Energy Action Plan Updates Ms. Workin said that the solar installation at Moore Lake was live as was the EV Charger. She said that the Public Works array will be live soon. The City will be promoting energy programs at the Homeowner Open House on February 12. 5. Grant Updates Ms. Workin said that the City received an additional forestry grant. 1. Outreach and Event Updates Ms. Workin said that the Sustainable Fridley Awards were a success. Upcoming events are included in the packet. Other Items 2. Informal Status Reports Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 3 Meeting 1/13/2026 Commissioner Klemz shared that he met with staff and councilmembers to discuss the lift station project. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Stoxen to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Foell. The Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ejhjubmmz!tjhofe!cz!Sbdifm!Xpsljo! Sbdifm!Xpsljo Ebuf;!3137/13/22!19;44;25!.17(11( ________________________________________________________ Rachel Workin Environmental Planner