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MINUTES OF THE
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Meeting location:
Edina City Hall
Community Room
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN
1. Call to Order
Chair Lukens noted there was not quorum for the meeting. The meeting without
quorum started at 7:05 p.m. and Chair Lukens shared the procedure for public hearing
and community comment.
2. Roll Call
No roll call was taken. Members present were Chair Lukens, Vice-Chair Haugen,
Member LaCasse, Member Martinez-Salgado and Student Member Lassig.
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
No action was taken.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4.1. Minutes
No action was taken.
5. Special Recognitions and Presentations
No special recognitions or presentations were received.
6. Community Comment
Mark Hirschfeld, BI Worldwide, introduced himself to the commission. No formal
comments or concerns were received.
7. Reports/Recommendations
7.1. Work Plan Item 1, CAP Prioritization
Liaison Gabb reviewed staff suggested revisions to the CAP in Climate Economy and
Food. Economic Development Manager BIll Neuendorf was in attendance to assist with
questions.
7.2. 2026-27 Commission Work Plan
DRAFT 2026-2027 EEC Workplan from the discussion with members in attendance:
• Idling & Air Quality Policy / Education / Research – focus around schools.
• School Partnership / Assist with Education on Topics / Workplans – build
relationships (PTA?)
o School Bus Use vs Traffic from Drop-Offs
o Idling
o Organics
• Organics
o Promote multi-family education and outreach
o Neighborhood vs neighborhood contests
• EEC Outreach - a. Green Business. b. Tree Recognition c. EV Event / Highlight
around Earth Day
• Follow-up on Food Security Assessment from previous workplan
o Will need to discuss with Brook.
• Future / Parking Lot
o 2050 Comprehensive Plan
o Organized Trash Hauling
o Transportation Item to be defined – EV’s, VMT – how to reduce?
7.3. Update: Chapter 2 – Administration, Article III. Boards, Committees and
Commissions Code, Division 3
Members present preferred keeping the name of the commission as is. They also
supported edits to the City Code per staff recommendation.
8. Chair and Member Comments
9. Staff Comments
10. Adjournment
The meeting concluded at 8:55 p.m.