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Energy and Environment Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
VIRTUAL MEETING
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission January 14,
2021
V.Reports/Recommendations
A.2021 Work Plan Updates
B.Workplan Item Report: Green Business Recognition Program
C.Workplan Item Report: Climate Action Plan Working Group
D.Clean Cars Minnesota
VI.Chair And Member Comments
VII.Sta0 Comments
VIII.Adjournment
The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public
process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli3cation, an
interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861
72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Date: February 11, 2021 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission
January 14, 2021
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve January 14, 2021 minutes
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2021-01-14 EEC Minutes
Agenda
Energy and Environment Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
VIRTUAL MEETING
This meeting will be held electronically using Webex software. The meeting will be streamed live on the
City’s YouTube channel, YouTube.com/EdinaTV or you can listen to the meeting via telephone by calling
1-415-655-0001, access code 177 444 2905.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
Vice Chair Horan called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
II.Roll Call
Answering roll call were Commissioners Horan, Hussain, Lanzas, Manser, Seeley,
and Student Commissioners Mans and Ana Martinez.
Late: Commissioner Dakane, arrived at 7:55PM
Absent: Chair Martinez and Student Commissioner Densmore
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Melissa Seeley to Approve Meeting Agenda. Seconded by
Bayardo Lanzas. Motion Carried.
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission December 10, 2020 Meeting
Minutes
Motion by Richard Manser to Approve December 10, 2020 Meeting
Minutes. Seconded by Melissa Seeley. Motion Carried.
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Staff presentation: Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project Update
VI.Reports/Recommendations
A.2021 Work Plan Updates
Initiative #2: Develop recommendation by February meeting or continue
development with working group.
Initiative #5: Created survey for feedback from businesses.
B.2021 Workplan Action: Approve Climate Action Plan Working Group
Charge
Student commissioners Martinez and Mans presented the Climate Action Plan
Working Group Charge.
Motion by Melissa Seeley to Approve Working Group Charge. Seconded
by Bayardo Lanzas. Motion Carried.
C.Clean Cars Minnesota
Commissioner Horan presented an advisory communication for City Council to
adopt standards of Clean Cars Minnesota.
Motion by Richard Manser to Approve Clean Cars Minnesota Advisory
Communication. Seconded by Melissa Seeley. Motion Carried.
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Staff Comments
Staff is working on a resolution of support for Xcel Energy's latest IRP.
IX.Adjournment
Motion by Bayardo Lanzas to Adjourn. Seconded by Melissa Seeley.
Motion Carried.
T he City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If
you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print
documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Date: February 11, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:2021 Work Plan Updates Discussion, Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2021 EEC Workplan
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Commission: Energy and Environment Commission
2021 Annual Work Plan Proposal
Initiative # 1 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Make recommendations to Council regarding the development of the
City’s Climate Action Plan [which will include information on GHG
emission inventory and routes to carbon neutrality]. Create a Climate
Action Plan Working Group to provide feedback and support for the
plan development. The working group will report to the EEC which will
provide formal recommendation to Council. Staff liaison will support
this working group.
Deliverable
Recommendation to Council
Leads
H. Martinez
Dakane
A. Martinez
Horan
Target
Completion Date
December 2021
Budget Required: No additional funds required.
Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison (40hrs)
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Review and recommend on development of to-go packaging ordinance
and policy avenues. Includes an update to the 2016 study and report to
incorporate the recently launched organics recycling program.
Deliverable
-Report and recommendation to
Council
Leads
Horan (primary),
Dakane, A. Martinez,
Seeley, Lanzas, Mans
Target
Completion Date
December 2021
Budget Required: No additional funds requested.
Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison (20hrs), Health Division (40hrs)
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title
Review and decide on commission members coordinating and tabling
at City events to educate the community on organics recycling and
sustainable living.
Deliverable
-Presence at up to 4 City events to
include Fourth of July, Open Streets,
and Farmers Market
Leads
Lanzas (primary), A.
Martinez, Horan, Mans
Densmore
Target
Completion Date
June – September
2021
Budget Required: Funds available, $200 for supplies and food.
Staff Support Required: Coordinator (20hrs) and Organics Recycling Coordinator (8hrs) can advise and provide materials already created.
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Review and comment on staff recommendations for the City’s Green
Building Policy.
Deliverable
- Commission comments on policy
Leads
All
Target
Completion Date
December 2021
Budget Required: No additional funds requested.
Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison (16hrs)
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the Business Recognition
Program by Q1 and decide future of the program. Implement changes,
if any.
Deliverable
Report to commission.
Leads
Horan, Dakane,
Densmore
Target
Completion Date
ongoing
Budget Required: No additional funds requested.
Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison support to manage intake and acceptance process (16hrs), Communications to support communication updates (16hrs),
Community Engagement Coordinator (8hrs).
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title
Review and Comment on Conservation and Sustainability (CAS) fund
proposed Capital Improvement Plan.
Deliverable
- Commission comments on Capital
Improvement Plan
Leads
All
Target
Completion Date
Q2, 2021
Budget Required: No additional funds requested.
Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison (4hrs)
Progress Q1;
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Initiative # 7 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Review and comment on the ETC’s report and recommendation on
organized trash collection.
Deliverable
-Memos to ETC for their study and
report
Leads
Target
Completion Date
December 2021
Budget Required: No additional funds requested.
Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison (4hrs)
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to
work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.)
Develop a program with realtors to give sellers the opportunity to showcase environmental improvements to their homes (such as insulation).
Coordination with other cities on climate action., Advocating for street sweeping, Education and engagement on water initiatives.
Study and report on inequities in the environmental movement.
Research enforcement of state law requiring water sensors for irrigation systems and other water saving tools, including rebates.
Exploring ways of partnering with under-served/other communities to outreach/educate businesses.
Community wide environmental event listening to what the community is saying.
Plastic bag policy / program / options
Date: February 11, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.B.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Workplan Item Report: Green Business Recognition
Program
Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Inform Commission of GBR survey results
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
GBR survey results
End Date
On a scale of 1 to 7, how difficult or easy was it to find information about the Green Recognition Program (GBR Program) on the City of Edina’s website, with 1 being difficult and 7 being easy.
On a scale of 1 to 7, how difficult or easy was it to fill out the GBR application, with 7 being easy and 1 being difficult?
What suggestions do you for how to improve the application process?
Did the application content provide you with any new actions you might take in the future?
Please explain what actions you were inspired to take from the application if you answered "yes" to Question 4. If "no" please share more.
What motivated you to take any of the actions listed on the GBRP application? Check all that apply.
Have you displayed your GBR window cling prominently in your place of business?
Have you promoted your Green Business recognition though other avenues?
Are your customers aware of your recognition?
If yes, where did they learn of it? (Check all that apply).
has the GBRP provided your business with the value you anticipated, with 7 being yes and 1
If you answered 7(yes) to Question 5, please share more.
Do you see any downsides to participating in this program?
What suggestions do you have to improve the program or theprogram’s value?
Would you beinterested in renewing your GBR award?
Have you taken any additional sustainable actions since your last GBR application?
Any other comments or questions?
Optional: Share your business name and email address or phone number to stay up to date:
Open-Ended Response Open-Ended Response Open-Ended Response Response Open-Ended Response Financial savings Environmental concerns Customer preferences Employee recruitment Other (please specify)Response Response Yes (please list)Response Window cling Web-friendly logo Media press release or articles
Actions your business has taken Other (please expain)Open-Ended Response Open-Ended Response Response
Yes (please explain):Open-Ended Response Response No Yes, please list:Open-Ended Response Open-Ended Response
2021-01-27 10:26:01 6 5 Yes
Create official "green" committee vs. running at the executive level to encourage more/new ideas.Environmental concerns No Yes (please list)
Not yet - Covid has pushed this back a bit No 7
We anticipate that it will, but we have yet to broadly showcase our certification No Yes as noted in application
Accredited Investors Wealth Management 952-841-2243
2021-01-26 16:29:42 3 5
I honestly do not recall the process because it happened so long ago.No Kinda wish I could see the app again to know. Financial savings Environmental concerns Yes No No 2 No
I guess I'm uncertain of it's value. I've not seen it being promoted or talked about. Yes No
2021-01-25 14:09:10 7 7
The only thing I thought might be beneficial is to have different applications or different standards based on the size of the company, or whether the company rents or owns the building. Some of the questions about water preservation could only apply to us somewhat because we operate out of a suite in a larger building, so we cannot control the water usage for the whole building. I filled out the application a long time ago, so that might not be an accurate example, but I remember there being some things that we simply could not control because we rent the space. No
I don't remember what was on the application, but see my previous commentfor why we did not take action.Financial savings We have not taken action.Yes Yes (please list)We posted about it on our website.No 4 No I think I mentioned this in a previous comment.Yes No Ellingson & Ellingson alayna@ellingsoncpas.com
2021-01-25 12:36:30 6 6
People may stray from filling out the application due to the difficulty of achieving a higher status. Not all fields available on the application are attainable, due to possible lack of need at that particular business. Yes
Continue to add more composting availability, continuing to reduce salt usage.Financial savings Environmental concerns Customer preferences Sustainability No Yes (please list)Internal company recognition No 5 No Yes No
2021-01-25 12:05:11 7 6 No Environmental concerns Customer preferences Employee recruitment Yes No Yes Window cling
Actions your business has taken
Our Facebook page, and internal communications platform. 4 No No No
2021-01-25 09:23:04 2 7 None. It was very easy to apply.Yes
In general, the application made me aware of our practices and some new practices that could be implemented. It allowed me to set monthly reminders to our staff to be sure we are using our best practices when it comes to environmentally friendly decisions.Environmental concerns Yes No Yes Window cling Media press release or articles 5 No Yes No Gateway Bank bmaxwell@gateway.bank
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Date: February 11, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.C.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:
Item Activity:
Subject:Workplan Item Report: Climate Action Plan Working
Group
Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
Date: February 11, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.D.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Clean Cars Minnesota Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION: