10/19/1999 - 00002338CITY OF FRIDLEY
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 1999
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Sielaff called the October 19, 1999, meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. following
a tour of the BFI Recyclery in Minneapolis.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Brad Sielaff, Rosie Landt, Barbara Johns, Jack Velin,
Peter Panchyshyn
Members Absent: Richard Svanda, Michelle Maher
Others Present: Julie Jones, Recycling Coordinator
While enjoying box lunches, the Commission members viewed the "Can a Wetland be
too Wet?" video produced for the Springbrook CWP project.
APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1999, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Panchyshyn, seconded by Ms. Johns, to approve the September 21,
1999, Environmental Quality & Energy Commission minutes as written.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SIELAFF DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discuss Tour of BFI Recyclery
The Commission members thought the tour was very interesting and informative.
Ms. Landt noted that BFI reported that their total discards were less than 2%.
Mr. Velin stated that they even market some paper to Japan. Other markets for
paper are in Washington State and Canada.
The Commission members discussed the Resource Recyclinq article on
curbside recycling in California.
Mr. Sielaff suggested contacting the author of the study and obtaining a copy, if
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possible.
2. OLD BUSINESS
a. Review Revised Curbside Recycling Spreadsheet Analysis and
Continued Discussion of Fridley Waste Management Study
Ms. Jones read the missing data for Carver County so Commission members
could add it to their spreadsheets.
Mr. Sielaff stated that same day recycling/garbage collection and weekly
collection seems to positively impact recycling levels.
Ms. Jones explained that the City of Blaine contradicts that assumption, but that
may be due to their high amount of mobile home parks.
The problem of low participation at Fridley Terrace and Park Plaza Estates
mobile home parks was discussed.
Ms. Landt suggested that the Commission conduct a survey at Fridley Terrace to
find out why so many people are not recycling.
The Commission members requested staff to research how the recycling fee is
assessed to mobile home park residents in Fridley.
The Commission members decided to first wait to analyze the results of the
citizen survey and the utility billing system for the mobile home parks before
deciding whether to conduct a survey at Fridley Terrace. They also wanted to
look at their work plan before deciding how to pursue the problem.
3. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Update on Springbrook CWP Project
Ms. Jones reported on the October 15 and 16 open house events and the status
of the project. She voiced concern over the aggressive deadlines ahead in the
project. There was particular concern that the modeling would not be done in
time to allow enough time to complete the final report.
Mr. Sielaff stated he would attempt to talk to MPCA staff inembers involved with
the project.
b. Update on Wellhead Protection
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Ms. Jones reported that she had no new information.
Mr. Sielaff reported that the cities are waiting for the County to characterize the
aquifers.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Mr. Velin, seconded by Mr. Panchyshyn, to adjourn the October 19, 1999,
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SIELAFF DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE OCTOBER 19, 1999, MEETING ADJOURNED AT
7:34 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie A. Jones
Staff Liaison