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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
March10,2026
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
Chair Klemzcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:03 p.m.
Roll Call
Present:Aaron Klemz
Dustin Norman
Emma Carter
Avonna Starck
Justin Foell
Absent: Sam Stoxen
Mark Hansen
Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Approval of Agenda
Motionby CommissionerNormanto approve the agenda. Seconded by CommissionerCarter.The
motion carriedunanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approval of February10EnvironmentalQuality and Energy Commission Meeting Minutes
Motionby CommissionerNormanto approvetheFebruary10, 2026meeting minuteswiththe
correctedtime and Secondedby CommissionerCarter.The
motion carriedunanimously.
New Business
2.Active Transportation Plan Review
Ms. Workin reviewed the current Active Transportation Plan. Commissioners discussed proposed
changes in anticipation of a planned update.
3.Memorandum of Understanding with Xcel Energy for Phase Three of the Partners in Energy
Program.
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2
Meeting 3/10/2026
discussed a proposed Memorandum of Understanding for Xcel Energy to provide additional planning
support in anticipation of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan as well as additional implementation support.
Motion by Commissioner Carter to recommend the signing of the MOU. Seconded by Commissioner
Norman. The motion carried unanimously.
Old Business
4. Streets for All
Ms. Workin provided an update on the Streets for All project.
5. Energy Action Plan Updates
Ms. Workin said that the Homeowner Open House was successful.
6. Grant Updates
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Ms. Workin said that the 44 Avenue bridge was now open.
7. Outreach and Event Updates
Ms. Workin said that the Seed Swap was successful.
Other Items
8. Informal Status Reports
Chair Klemz shared a letter to state representatives regarding the Met Council L32 lift station project
that residents can sign.
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Ms. Workin shared that there was a Superfund Citizens Advisory Group meeting on April 23 at 6:00
p.m. at City Hall.
Ms. Workin shared that the Locke Park GAC project will be starting this spring.
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Carter to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Norman. The
Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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Rachel Workin
Environmental Planner