EQE 04/12/2022
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
April12, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
CHAIR DRITZ called the commission to order at 7:02PM
Roll Call
Amy Dritz
Justin Foell
Aaron Klemz
Sam Stoxen
Nick Olberding
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Approval of Agenda
MOTION by Commissioner Klemz to APPROVE the April12, 2022,meeting agenda. SECONDED by
CommissionerFoell. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
MOTION by CommissionerKlemzto APPROVE the March8, 2022,meeting minutes. SECONDED by
CommissionerStoxen. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
New Business
1.EV Program discussion
Ms. Workin provided an informational update regarding an electric vehicle program proposed by the
Carbon Solutions Group in partnership with Energy Management Solutions.
Old Business
2.GreenStep City Award
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2
Meeting 3/8/2022
Ms. Workin shared that the City was awarded GreenStep Step 4 Status and the APWA’s 2022 Award for
Excellence in Sustainability.
3. Energy Action Plan Updates
Ms. Workin provided an informational update regarding the Energy Action Plan.
4. Grant Updates
Ms. Workin provided an informational update regarding grant applications.
5. 2022 Outreach Events
Ms. Workin provided an informational update regarding 2022 outreach events.
Other Items
7. September- November Meeting Dates
Commissioners discussed guest speakers for September-November while the EQEC staff liaison is on
parental leave.
8. Informal Status Reports
Ms. Workin shared that the City is part of a project team that was awarded a Lawns to Legumes
demonstration grant. She asked for the commissioners’ assistance in spreading the word about this
opportunity.
Ms. Workin reminded the commissioners of the Commissioner Appreciation Dinner on April 18 as well as
the Commissioner Conference on April 30.
Commissioner Klemz stated 56 Brewery was hosting an Earth Day event to celebrate the launch of a new
beer benefiting MCEA.
Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Foell to adjourn the meeting SECONDED by Commissioner Stoxen. The
MOTION PASSED unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 PM.