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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
June9,2026
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
Chair Klemzcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:02p.m.
Roll Call
Present:Aaron Klemz
Emma Carter
Justin Foell
Dustin Norman
Sam Stoxen
Absent: Avonna Starck
Mark Hanson
Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Approval of Agenda
Motionby CommissionerStoxento approve the agenda. Seconded by CommissionerFoell.The motion
carriedunanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approval of May19EnvironmentalQuality and Energy Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion by CommissionerCarter to approvetheMay 19, 2026meeting minuteswith the amendment of
adding Dustin Norman and Mark Hansen as present. Secondedby CommissionerFoell.The motion
carriedunanimously.
New Business
2.Gardena Avenue and East River Road TrailProject
Ms. Workin presented on planned Active Transportation Grant applications to fund trails on Gardena
Avenue and East River Road
Motion by CommissionerNormanto recommend the City submit an Active Transportation Grant
application for the Gardena Avenue and East River Road trailprojectsand to sign a letter of support.
Seconded by CommissionerFoell. The motion carried unanimously.
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2
Meeting 5/19/2026
3. Safe Streets for All Resolution
Ms. Workin presented the Safe Streets For All Resolution affirming the City’s commitment to traffic
fatalities. Commissioners recommended removing the word “eventual” from resolution #2 and adding
language to emphasize the importance of working with other jurisdiction to ensure their projects in the
City align with Toward Zero Death goals. Motion by Commissioner Norman to recommend the
resolution with these changes. Seconded by Commissioner Carter. The motion carried unanimously.
Old Business
4.Energy Action Plan Updates
Ms. Workin said that the City’s 2025 energy dashboard was included in the packet. Notable areas
include 10 properties participating in the Multi Family Building Efficiency program, eight non profits
participating in the non-profit energy savings program, and an increase in HESP participation from 3 to
44 properties. Commissioner Foell recommended additional outreach on the Renewable Connect
program.
5. Grant Updates
Ms. Workin said that the City received for funding for textile and mattress recycling and is launching its
Sylvan Hills Art bench project
6. Outreach and Event Updates
Ms. Workin shared about upcoming art and water events as well as a shoreline planting event at Moore
Lake on June 23.
Other Items
7. Informal Status Reports
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Norman to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Stoxen . The
Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:44p.m.
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