EQEM 03/13/2018
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION
Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Ave Ne
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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, Mark Hansen, Kyle Mulrooney, Paul Westby
Absent: Heidi Ferris, Sam Stoxen
Staff present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Mulrooney moved to approved 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 Westbysuggested 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)
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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.
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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 lbs 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 Comissioner Westby seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 7:59.