HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-21 Wk Session MINUTES
OF THE JOINT WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL AND
EDINA ENERGY& ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
HELD AT CITYHALL
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
5:40 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. in the Community Room of City Hall.
Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
Members of the Energy & Environment Commission attending the meeting included: Bob Gubrud,
John Heer, Keith Kostuch, Chair Dianne Plunkett Latham, Germana Paterlini, Julie Risser, Bill Sierks,
Paul Thompson and Sarah Zarrin.
Staff attending the meeting: Sherry Engelman„ Sanitarian; Karen Kurt, Assistant City Manager;
Debra Mangen, City Clerk; Scott Neal, City Manager; Mike Nibbe, Lieutenant Investigations, Jesse
Struve, Utility Engineer and Solvei Wilmot, Environmental Health Specialist and Recycling
Coordinator.
Mayor Hovland explained the purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues of mutual concern.
RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING CONTRACT RFP
Chair Latham presented the draft RFP for the City's Residential Recycling Contract. The discussion
included the pros and cons of single vs. dual sort, frequency of pick-up and RFP evaluation criteria.
Following a discussion of the Commissioners and the Council the Commission was directed to
allow the Recycling and Solid Waste Working Group to finish its work, after which City staff will
draft the RFP allowing time for the Commission to review and comment before advancing the RFP
to the City Council, which will have the final review and approval of the RFP.
ORGANIZED HAULING
The Commission reported the results of the League of Women Voters of Edina's study relative to
Organized Hauling of refuse. Discussion included the League's study, potential municipal
outcomes and the statutory process to be followed if the Council were to decide to pursue that
option. Council suggested the topic be considered in the ECC's 2013 Work Plan if possible.
CITY PARK RECYCING BINS TASK FORCE UPDATE
Chair Latham presented an update of the City Park Recycling Bin Task Force. She briefly described
a "Recycling Bin Sponsorship Program". Manager Neal asked that this be held pending review by
the City Attorney. The Council indicated this should be placed on a future agenda for review after
the Park and Recreation Working Group has an opportunity to complete their
donations/sponsorship policy.
TURF MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE REPORT
Commissioner Paterlini reported that the Park Board was organizing a pilot project to be
completed in 2013 and she asked that further action in this area be held until the pilot has taken
place.
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PURCHASING POLICY REVIEWED
Commissioner Kostuch reviewed the Environmental Purchasing Policy. Discussion of the policy
included the implications on the city's enterprises that currently sell bottled water. Various
options were reviewed. After further analysis, the policy will be brought forward for Council's
consideration.
NO IDLING SIGNAGE REPORT
Commissioner Risser reported that two areas have been identified for placement of "No Idling"
signs, at Creek Valley School and Concord School. Ms. Risser described the areas at each school
where it was recommended the signs be placed. She also outlined possible educational efforts
that will be employed to train people to turn off their vehicles. Council directed the proposed
signs be advanced to the Traffic Safety Committee.
2012 AND 2013 WORK PLAN
Chair Latham outlined briefly the projects to be undertaken by the Recycling and Solid Waste
Working Group, the Urban Forest Task Force, the Energy Working Group, the Water Quality
Working Group, the Air Quality Working Group and the Education and Outreach Working Group.
She concluded, stating that all would be involved in assuring the website stayed current. The
Council noted that staff would survey the proposed work plan and report on staff capacity to assist
with the various topics.
The Council thanked the Commission for their work.
Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deb A. Mangen, City CleA
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, March 6, 2012.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
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