EQEM 12/13/2022
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY
COMMISSION MEETING
December13, 2022
7:00 PM
Fireside Room,Fridley Civic Campus
MINUTES
Call to Order
VICE CHAIR Olberding called the commission to order at7:03 PM
Present
Sam Stoxen
Aaron Klemz
Nick Olberding
Mark Hansen
Justin Foell
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Approval of Agenda
MOTION by CommissionerHansen to APPROVE the December13,2022meeting agenda. SECONDED
by Commissioner Stoxen.The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.MOTION by CommissionerKlemzto APPROVE the September13, 2022meeting minutes.
SECONDED by CommissionerFoell.The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
New Business
2.University Avenue Service Road Trail Project
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grant to construct a trail on the westside of University Avenue between 61Avenue and 69Avenue.
MOTION by Commissioner Foell to APPROVE a letter of support forthe grant applicationto construct a
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shared multi-use trail on the westside of University Avenue between 61Avenue and 69Avenue.
SECONDED by CommissionerKlemz. The MOTION PASSED unanimously.
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3. 61st Avenue Parklet
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Ms. Workin provided a streetside activation project at the 61
Avenue parcel.
MOTION by Commissioner Foell to APPROVE a letter of support for the grant application to construct a
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streetside activation project at the 61 Avenue parklet. SECONDED by Commissioner Hansen. The
MOTION PASSED unanimously.
Old Business
4. Energy Action Plan updates
Ms. Workin shared that the City partnered with Center for Energy and Environment to conduct outreach
to 75 properties on lighting and HVAC rebates. She also shared that the insulation rebate program has
been successful- 18 insulation rebates have been issued in 2022 as compared to 4 in 2021. CEE is also
estimated 70 home energy squad visits to be completed by the end of the year as compared to 38
energy squad visits in 2021. The rental division added a PHEV Ford Escape to its fleet and has been well
liked.
5. Event and Outreach updates
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Ms. Workin shared that the Environmental Fun Fair will be on April 22.
6. Grant updates
Ms. Workin shared that construction was underway at the Moore Lake Filter project. Commissioners
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said that the Met Council would be considering approval for the 44 Avenue bridge at their 12/14
meeting.
Other Items
7. Planning Commission updates
Commissioner Hansen provided updates on Planning Commission meetings.
8. Informal Status Reports
Ms. Workin shared that Coon Creek Watershed District is looking for residents interested in hosting rain
gauges and reporting results periodically through a Google Form in order to estimate how big of a rainfall
starts to cause flooding issues; however, it was determined that none of the commissioners present live
in the Coon Creek Watershed District.
Commissioner Foell shared updates from the Resilient Cities Social Hour.
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Commissioner Klemz shared that the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy would be working
to support the passage of the Smart Salting bill again.
Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Hansen to adjourn the meeting SECONDED by Commissioner Foell. The
MOTION PASSED unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 PM.