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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-09 EEC MinutesAgenda Energy and Environment Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Public Works - Multi-purpose Room This meeting will be held in person. Thursday, September 9, 2021 7:00 PM I.Call To Order Chair Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM Chair Martinez welcomed new student commissioners Suryash Rawat and Ava Shumway II.Roll Call Answering roll call were Chair Martinez, Commissioners Horan, Haugen, Lanzas, Lukens, Tessman, Student Commissioners Rawat and Shumway Absent: Commissioners Ratan and Hovanec. Late: Commissioner Dakane arrived at 7:25pm III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda Meeting Agenda was approved Motion by John Haugen to Approve Meeting Agenda. Seconded by Cory Lukens. Motion Carried. IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes Meeting Minutes were approved Motion by Michelle Horan to Motion. Seconded by Cory Lukens. Motion Carried. A.Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission August 12, 2021 V.Community Comment Community comment was received from Paul Rosland with Suburban Waste Services, who introduced themselves and offered their services as a resource to the EEC. Motion to close community comment was approved. Motion by John Haugen to Motion. Seconded by Hilda Martinez Salgado. Motion Carried. During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. VI.Reports/Recommendations A.2021 WP Initiative #1: Climate Action Plan Chair Martinez provided an update on the Climate Action Plan B.2021 WP Initiative #2: To-Go Packaging Commissioner Horan provided an update on the to-go packaging ordinance. C.2021 WP Initiative #3: EEC Event Tabling Commissioner Lanzas provided an update on the Event Tabling. D.2021 WP Initiative #5: Green Business Recognition Program Commissioner Horan provided an update on the Green Business Recognition Program. E.2021 WP Initiative #7: Review and Comment on ETC reports Commissioner Haugen introduced the draft organized trash collection report from the Edina Transportation Commission for EEC Comment EEC comments include: • The state statute regarding requirement to keep number of haulers should be researched to figure out parameters, and make sure there is a proper system in place for bids if hauler shares are to be kept? We want to reduce emissions, but also keep cost down for residents. • The final report should clarify and define meaning of organized trash collection. • what does transition period look like for customers in Edina who must change their hauler? • if they’re not getting choice for vendors, customer service cannot drop and residents need to save money. • Could city elect to have fewer licensed haulers than six? • how does price reduction work for residents? Costs should be kept down for residents. • Why can’t we have one vendor for trash like recycling and organics? • What can City do to ensure quality of service doesn’t diminish if residents are unhappy with new vendor? • Quality of Life survey respondents show majority support for this, higher level than before. EEC moved to support this report. All members in attendance voted in favor, with the Commission’s comments considered for the final report. Motion by Bayardo Lanzas to Motion. Seconded by Michelle Horan. Motion Carried. F.2022 Workplan Development Discussion Commissioners discussed 2022 work plan draft. EEC approved work plan to be advanced to City Council for 10/5 discussion. VII.Chair And Member Comments Commissioner Dakane led a moment of silence in honor of Iklas Abdullahi Ahmed's life. VIII.Staff Comments Staff informed Commissioners of new MN Green Corps member starting service with Edina Sustainability Division on September 20, 2021 for 11 months. IX.Adjournment Motion by John Haugen to Adjourn the Meeting at 9:15pm.. Seconded by Bayardo Lanzas. 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.