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EQEA 04/10/2018 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Ave Ne AGENDA April 10, 2018 Location: Fridley City Hall, Conference Room A Call to Order Approve Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Minutes 1) Review March 13 minutes New Business 1) Environmental Fun Fair 2) National Trails Day 3) Biking Infrastructure Old Business 1) Pollinator Friendly Fridley update Other 1) Reappointments of Kyle Mulrooney and Mark Hansen approved 4/1 2) Planning for Resilient Cities- April 11 @ 11:30 AM (webinar option available) 3) Edible Landscapes, SNC- April 12 4) Commission Dinner-April 16 5) PiE Meeting, City Hall- April 24@ 9:30 AM Next meeting Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., Fridley City Hall, Conference Room A Adjourn ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Ave Ne MINUTES ağƩĭŷ ЊЌͲ ЋЉЊБ Location: City of Fridley City Hall, Conference Room A Call to Order Chair Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:06 Members present: Nick Olberding, Justin Foell, Heidi Ferris, Mark Hansen, Kyle Mulrooney, Paul Westby Absent: Heidi Ferris, Sam Stoxen Staff present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Approval of Minutes Commissioner Mulrooney moved to approve the February 13, 2018 meeting minutes as written. Vice Chair Olberding seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED unanimously New Business Partners in Energy- Energy Action Team 1) Ms. Workin discussed the formation of the Energy Action Team in support of the Partners in Energy program. Commissioner Westby suggested that hydroelectric power in the River be investigated. Chair Hansen and Vice Chair Olberding agreed to represent the EQEC. Ms. Workin said that she would provide further information. Environmental Fun Fair 2) Ms. Workin said that the meeting for the Fun Fair was rescheduled for 3/20 at 3:00 PM. Another meeting will be at 4/2 at 5:00 PM. National Trails Day 3) nd The group discussed hosting a trails day event on June 2 starting at 10 AM. Ms. Workin requested details for inclusion in the May newsletter by the end of the month. A flier for the event can be distributed at the Fridley booth at the Environmental Fun Fair. 49 4) The group discussed interest in participating in the event. Ms. Workin will coordinate with the Lions. Old Business Organics Update 1) Ms. Workin stated that 124 families had enrolled. The City will be offering a free bag of 20 lb. compost as an incentive in an upcoming mailing Upcoming Events 1)Metro Environmental Commission- Conference- April 7 2)Fun Fair Planning Meeting- April 2 3)April 12 at 6 PM- Edible Landscaping 4)Discovery Dinner Series Adjournment Commissioner Foell moved to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Westby seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 7:59.