04/15/1997 - 00003737CITY OF FRIDLEY
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 15, 1997
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Sielaff called the April 15, 1997, meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Brad Sielaff, Peter Panchyshyn, Bruce Bondow, Dean Saba,
Jack Velin, Rich Svanda, Rosalie Landt
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Others Present: Julie Jones, Recycling Coordinator
Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MARCH 18, 1997, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Svanda, seconded by Mr. Saba, to approve the March 18, 1997,
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission minutes as written.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SIELAFF DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS:
Review of County SCORE Reimbursement Policy
Ms. Jones reviewed the worksheets enclosed in the agenda packet. These two
worksheets compared actual 1996 (second half) expenses and revenues
reported to Anoka County to the level of "eligible" expenses if the City achieved
8% over goal.
Ms. Jones explained that the exercise showed that the City received the
maximum allowable SCORE funding without achieving the 8% over goal, so it
would have had no effect on City costs to have achieved a higher recycling level.
She displayed overheads based upon 1997 estimated costs and 1998 projected
budget figures for the purpose of analyzing whether or not revenues from the
sale of aluminum cans at the Recycling Center or increasing the SWAP fee to $5
per quarter in 1998 would impact the City's receipt of SCORE funds negatively.
It was concluded that the City's eligible expenses will greatly exceed the
expected annual SCORE funding level of $75,000, so the City does not need to
be concerned about increasing revenues in the Solid Waste Abatement Fund.
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Ms. Jones questioned the Commission members regarding their interest in being
involved in the budget process in 1998. She suggested that the Commission
become involved in the setting goals and objectives process early in the year
since the budget is largely based upon the year's goals and objectives.
The Commission members collectively agreed that they would like to be involved
in the budget process, particularly with establishing goals and objectives.
Mr. Sielaff suggested that staff pull from the files the 1996 Commission
workplan. They can then discuss the 1997 workplan, as well as the budget
process, at the May meeting.
It was discussed that one way to ensure that the Commission's workplan is in
line with the City Council's goals and objectives is to have City Council
representation at the Commission's meetings.
2. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Update on Curbside Recycling Program
Ms. Jones reported that participation on April 9 and April 14 was estimated by
the Waste Management Operations Manager to be around 60%. This compares
to a high of 23% in the 1996 program. Ms. Jones stated it is unclear why
participation has been higher than expected, but it may be due to some areas
going three weeks since the last collection and to the stockpiling of plastic
bottles since notices went out to residents in mid-March. She reported that the
first report from Waste Management detailing tonnage and participation rates
will be available in mid-May.
Mr. Sielaff questioned what will be the most accurate way to measure the
success of the program.
Ms. Jones stated that the City Council wants to compare pound recycled per
household per year as an indicator of program effectiveness.
Due to a concern over waste reduction efforts Ms. Jones suggested that the
Commission study the results of a waste reduction grant project completed in the
City of Blaine. The Commission members agreed that they would like to make
that an agenda item in May if the results can be obtained.
Ms. Jones reported that there is another study coming out called the Tellus
Report that may also be appropriate for discussion at the May meeting.
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b. Update on Clean Water Partnership Grant
Ms. Jones reported that the City Council resolution authorizing the Clean Water
Parternship Grant was approved on April 14, 1997. She further reported that
she will be meeting with the MPCA Project Coordinator next week to revise the
workplan.
Mr. Sielaff recommended taking advantage of technical expertise of the MPCA
staff.
Ms. Landt suggested that University of Minnesota students may be a resource
for 1997 run-off sampling by volunteers.
c. Update on Groundwater Study
Ms. Jones reported that she had no additional information regarding the
Wellhead Protection Plan.
3. OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Mr. Velin mentioned that the County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection is
happening on April 25 and 26 at Columbia Arena.
Ms. Jones stated the County is seeking volunteers if anyone is interested.
b. Yard Waste Transfer Site
Mr. Svanda asked when the Yard Waste Transfer Site was opening.
Ms. Jones stated the site is opening on Tuesday, April 22, and will be open on
Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. She also reported that there will be a special
Earth Day celebration at the Recycling Center April 22-26. Tree seedlings will
be given away, and there will be a 3 cents/pound bonus for aluminum cans.
There will also be an Earth Day celebration at Springbrook Nature Center on
Saturday, April 19.
c. Global Action Plan Award
Ms. Jones announced that the City is receiving an award from Global Action
Plan on Thursday, April 17.
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d. Other
Ms. Jones stated that the Spring Lake Park Energy Commission recently
changed its name to the "Environmental Quality Commission".
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Mr. Svanda, seconded by Mr. Velin, to adjourn the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SIELAFF DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE APRIL 15, 1997, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:32
P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie A. Jones
Staff Liaison to Commission