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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
May 19,2026
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
Chair Klemzcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Present:Aaron Klemz
Emma Carter
Justin Foell
Sam Stoxen
Dustin Norman
Mark Hansen
Absent: Avonna Starck
Others Present: Luke Cardona, Councilmember-Ward 1
Ann Bolkcom, Councilmember-Ward 3
Patrick Vescio, Councilmember-At-Large
Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Jim Kosluchar-Director of Public Works
Brandon Brodhag, Assistant City Engineer
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
PatrickFaber-Deputy Public Safety Director
Owen Lanrud-Communications Specialist
Aaron Bartling, Bolten & Menk
Approval of Agenda
Motionby CommissionerHansento approve the agenda. Seconded by CommissionerFoell.The motion
carriedunanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approval of March 10EnvironmentalQuality and Energy Commission Meeting Minutes
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2
Meeting 5/19/2026
Motion by Commissioner Hansen to approve the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Stoxen. The motion carried unanimously.
New Business
2. Safe Streets for Al Policy Advisory Commission Meeting #2
Aaron Bartling presented an update on the work done to date for the Safe Streets for All Project and
shared a draft resolution .
Old Business
3. Streets for All
Ms. Workin provided an update on the Streets for All project.
4. Energy Action Plan Updates
Ms. Workin said that the City received funding for an EV Charger grant at Commons Park and was
planning to do outreach this summer at Fridley Terrace.
5. Grant Updates
Ms. Workin said that the City was planning to apply for grant funding for the Gardena Avenue Trail and
would be bringing a letter of support to the June Commission meeting. She also said the City applied
for funding for textile and mattress recycling.
6. Outreach and Event Updates
Ms. Workin said that the Toy Swap was a success. She said that there would be an open house on June
2 for a trail on Gardena Avenue as well as a shoreline planting event at Moore Lake on June 23.
Other Items
7. Informal Status Reports
Commissioner Klemz shared an update from the Superfund Community Advisory Group.
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Hansen to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Stoxen. The
Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:44p.m.
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Rachel Workin
Environmental Planner