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MINUTES OF THE
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Meeting location:
Edina City Hall
Community Room
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN
1. Call to Order
Chair Lukens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. then shared the procedure for
public hearing and community comment.
2. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Commissioners Lukens, Haugen, Walker, Bartholomew,
Tessman, Schima, Martinez-Salgado, and student Commissioners Langsweirdt and
Srivastav.
Absent was Commissioner Weber.
Commissioner Dakane arrived at 7:14 p.m.
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Schima made a motion, seconded by Martinez-Salgado, to Approve Meeting Agenda.
Motion Carried.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4.1. Minutes from August 8, 2024 Meeting
Schima made a motion, seconded by Tessman, to Approve August 8, 2024 Meeting
Minutes. Motion Carried.
5. Special Recognitions and Presentations
6. Community Comment
No community comment was received.
7. Reports/Recommendations
7.1. 2025 Work Plan
Haugen made a motion, seconded by Bartholomew, to Approve 2025 Work Plan. Motion
Carried.
EEC discussed their 2025 work plan and the draft plan provided in the packet. Decisions
were made to remove the item related to student commissioner-led projects and
incorporate engagement with schools into the ongoing initiatives work plan item.
7.2. Sun Current Letter Promoting Electric Vehicle Event
Haugen made a motion, seconded by Martinez-Salgado, to Approve the Draft Letter to
Submit to the Sun Current. Motion Carried. Commissioner Bartholomew abstained.
Commissioner Tessman introduced the draft letter explaining it will promote both the
Electric Vehicle Showcase Event and importance of the electric vehicles to achieving the
Climate Action Plan Goals.
7.3. EEC Social Media Takeover
Staff Liaison Bayer explained the social media takeover opportunity. EEC agreed it was a
valuable communications tool and student commissioners agreed to participate.
8.Chair and Member Comments
•Commissioners asked about the opportunity to distribute information at the
Annual Tree Sale about the Tree Recognition Program. Staff will follow up to
confirm.
•Commissioners asked for an update on the staff report to the EEC's TISH report.
Staff are collecting data and will bring forward their report when ready.
9.Staff Comments
•Staff Liaison Bayer reminded Commissioners of the media contact and
communications policies in the member handbook.
•GHG inventory is almost complete and staff expect to have a presentation to the
EEC at the October or November meeting.
10.Adjournment
Schima made a motion, seconded by Martinez Salgado, to Adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.