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EQEA 11-14-2023 Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Meeting November 14, 2023 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. Agenda Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.Approve the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of October 10, 2023 New Business 2.Letters of Support for Trail Projects 3.Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Program Old Business 4.Energy Action Plan Updates 5.Outreach and Events Updates 6.Grant Updates Other Items 7.Informal Status Reports Adjournment Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in any City of Fridley services, programs, or activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons who require auxiliary aids should contact the City at (763) 572-3450. 2 Jufn!2/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November14, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Approve the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of October 10, 2023 Background Approve the minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of October 10, 2023. Recommendation Approve the minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of October 10, 2023. Attachments and Other Resources Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Minutes-October10, 2023 Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 3 Jufn!2/ ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING October 10,2023 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. MINUTES Call to Order Chair Klemzcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:01p.m. Roll Call Present:Amy Dritz Aaron Klemz Mark Hansen Heidi Ferris Absent:Nick Olberding Justin Foell Sam Stoxen Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Approval of Agenda Motionby CommissionerHansento approvethe meeting agenda. Secondedby CommissionerDritz. The motion carriedunanimously. Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.Approval of September 12, 2023Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Meeting Minutes Motionby CommissionerDritz to approvethe September 12, 2023meeting minutes. Secondedby CommissionerHansen.The motion carriedunanimously. New Business 2.Safe Routes to School Implementation Update School grant application. Old Business 3.Energy Action Plan updates 4 Jufn!2/ Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2 Meeting 9/12/2023 Ms. Workin shared that the City tabled on energy efficiency at the Senior Fair and was planning to distribute light bulbs at the Coats from Cops event. 4.!Outreach and Event updates Ms. Workin shared that the Pollinator Planting events in September were successful. 5.!Grant Updates Ms. Workin shared that the City was waiting to hear back on forestry grants from the DNR. Other Items 6.!Informal Status Reports Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Hansen to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Dritz. The Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. 5 Jufn!3/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November 14, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Letters of Supportfor Trail Projects Background The City is in the process of preparing grant applications for two projects that were discussed at the October 10, 2023 meeting: 1)In partnership with Anoka County, the City is applying for funding under several programs including the Regional Solicitationprogram, the Local Roads Improvement Program, and the Highway Safety Improvement Program for the reconstruction of Mississippi Street in conformance with the Mississippi St Roadway Modification Studythatwas approved in 2020. This study recommended a four to three th lane conversionthroughout the majority of the corridor, replacing four-way stops at 7Street, Monroe Street, and Central Avenue with mini-roundabouts, adding a trail along the southside of the road, expanding the sidewalk on the northside of the road, and increasing boulevard space. 2)The Cityis applying for Safe Routes to School funding through the Regional SolicitationProgram to implement several projectsidentified in the Safe Routes to School Plans for Hayes Elementary School and Fridley Middle School, including: st A trail on the northside of 61Aven between the University Avenue Service Road and Fridley Middle School thst A trail on the eastside of 7Street between 61Avenue and Mississippi Street th Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at 7Street and Monroe Street th A trail connection along the northside of Commons Park/Fridley Middle School between 7 Street and Jackson Streets School Plans.More information on the Safe Routes to School project can be found at FridleyMN.gov/SafeRoutesToSchool Recommendation Staff recommend approval of the attached letters of support for these grant applications. Attachments and Other Resources Draft Letters of Support Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 6 Jufn!3/ 7 Jufn!3/ 8 Jufn!4/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November 14, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Program Background The City(EAB) Mitigation Plan guides the City to treat high quality public Request for Proposal for EAB treatment services which was awarded to Rainbow Treecare (RTC) for 2019- 2020 and then extended 2021-2023. The number of trees treated through the program were: City Non-City Trees Trees 2019 (Group A, Year 1) 255214 2020 (Group B, Year 1)185116 2021 (Group A, Year 2)227274 2022 (Group B, Year 2)194185 2023 (Group A, Year 3)213TBD The City is preparing to issue another Request or Proposal to select a contractor to treat trees for the 2024-2026seasons. Recommendation Staff recommend that commissioners provide feedback on the EAB treatment program Attachments and Other Resources FridleyMN.gov/EmeraldAsh Vision Statement We believe Fridley will bea safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 9 Jufn!5/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November14, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Energy Action Plan Updates Background At the November 9, 2021 meeting, the EQEC recommended adoption of Phase 2 of the Energy Action Plan. The following activities were completed this past month: November newsletter on fall energy efficiency Coats from Cops light bulb kit distribution event The following activities are projected: Doorknocking Fridley Terrace (Spring 2024) Recommendation None Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. : Jufn!6/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: November 14,2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Outreach and Events Updates Background Outreach at community events is an importantstrategy to build environmental awareness and increase engagement. Events that have been completed since the last meeting as well as upcoming outreach events are listed below. Completed events (10/11-11/14) Coats from Cops 10/26 SRTS Project Open House 11/14 Confirmed events and topics Potential Upcoming Events HRA Open House, February Baby gear swap, Summer Garden gear swap, May Recommendation None Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 21 Jufn!7/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November14,2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Grant Updates Background The purpose of this item is to provide Commissioners updates on sustainability grants held by the City. Grants in the Pre-Application Stage Regional Solicitation Grant-Mississippi St Trail Regional Solicitation Grant-Safe Routes to School 2024 Street Project Rain Gardens Grants Under Review CERTS Seed grant for solar feasibility analysis CERTS Seed grant to promote home energy squad visits DNR Shade Tree Grant Active Grants Recycling grant (ongoing) th Met Council Regional Solicitation Grant for 44Avenue Bridge w/ Anoka County BWSR/RCWD grant for Moore Lake IESF project RCWD grant for road diet on University Ave Service Rd rd LRIP grant for 53Avenue Trail Project University Avenue Lighting Project rd Met Council Climate Mitigation grant for feasibility study of 73Ave Met Council Water Efficiency Grant pt 3 MDH Well Sealing Grant pt 3 RCWD grant for sumps in Farr Lake neighborhood CCWD Water Quality Grant for Apex Pond DNR Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer Grant Pt. 3 Anoka County grant to include organics recycling at Moore Lake Park building Dog Waste Stations in Moore Lake Park st CDBG Grant for 61Avenue Parcel Sylvan Hills Park Feasibility Study Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be asafe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 22 Jufn!7/ !DNR ReLeaf Grant !Safe Streets and Roads for All Planning Grant to create a Safety Action Plan Grants Closed (1/1/2021+) !SHIP grant for wayfinding kiosk !MDH Well Sealing Grant pt 2 !SHIP grant for bike fleet (SNC/Recreation) !CCWD grant for Craig Park improvements !Lawns to Legumes grant for Craig Park Bee Lawn !RCWD grant for 6 raingardens in Rice Creek Terrace neighborhood !Lawns to Legumes Demonstration Neighborhood Grant (ACD grant in partnership with Coon Rapids, and Lino Lakes) !SHIP grant for Civic Campus orchard !CCWD grant for hydrodynamic separator in 2022 Street Project Area !Met Council Water Efficiency Grant pt 2 !DNR Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer Grant pt. 2 th !RS grant for 7 St Trail Project !MnDOT Active Transportation Pilot Grant !BWSR HELP grant for native plant restoration on Commons Park hillside !MnDOT Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for University Avenue !CCWD Water Quality Grant for Sweepings Screener Recommendation !None Attachments and Other Resources !None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 23