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Home My WebLink About2025-09-11 EEC Meeting Packet Meeting location: Edina City Hall Community Room 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN Energy & Environment Commission Meeting Agenda Thursday, September 11, 2025 7:00 PM Accessibility Support: 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 amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1. Minutes 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations 6. Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share issues or concerns that are not scheduled for a future public hearing. Items that are on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. 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. 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. 7. Reports/Recommendations 7.1. Work Plan Item 1, CAP Prioritization 7.2. 2026-27 Commission Work Plan 7.3. Update: Chapter 2 – Administration, Article III. Boards, Committees and Commissions Code, Division 3 8. Chair and Member Comments Page 1 of 32 9. Staff Comments 10. Adjournment Page 2 of 32 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: September 11, 2025 Item Activity: Approve Meeting: Energy & Environment Commission Agenda Number: 4.1 Prepared By: Chad Millner, Engineering Director Item Type: Minutes Department: Engineering Item Title: Minutes Action Requested: Approve minutes. Information/Background: Approve minutes from August 14, 2025 meeting. Supporting Documentation: 1. 08. August 14 EEC Minutes Page 3 of 32 MINUTES OF THE ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025 Meeting location: Edina City Hall Community Room 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 1. Call to Order Temp-Chair Martinez 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 Weber, Bartholomew, Tessman, Schima, LaCasse and Martinez. Absent were Commissioners Lukens, Haugen, and student Commissioners Langsweirdt and Srivastav. 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda Schima made a motion, seconded by Tessman, to Approve Meeting Agenda. Motion carried. 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes Schima made a motion, seconded by Bartholomew, to Approve July Meeting Minutes. Motion carried. 4.1. Minutes 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations 6. Community Comment Merriweather Felt from the Morningside Neighborhood shared a story about the tree protection ordinance related to one of her clients. She is an architect. Stated she thought the ordinance would be changed. 7. Reports/Recommendations 7.1. 2026-27 Commission Work Plan 2026-2027 Workplan – The group created this list of possible workplan items. a. Idling / Air Quality Policy – focus around schools b. Organics c. Outreach o Green Business o Tree Recognition Page 4 of 32 o EV Event / Highlight d. Follow-up on Food Security Assessment from previous workplan e. Organized trash hauling f. Transportation Item to be defined – EV's, VMT – how to reduce? 7.2. Work Plan Item 1, CAP Prioritization Liaison Gabb reviewed staff suggested revisions to the CAP in Climate Health and Safety. Public Health Administrator Jeff Brown was in attendance to assist with questions. 7.3. Draft Revisions to the Tree Protection Ordinance Bartholomew made a motion, seconded by Weber, to Approve EEC Review Communication related to revisions to the tree ordinance. Motion carried. 8. Chair and Member Comments 9. Staff Comments 10. Adjournment Bartholomew made a motion, seconded by Tessman, to Adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm. Page 5 of 32 Changes to Tree Ordinance Already Implemented The following changes were approved by City Council and adopted into the Ordinance June 4th 2024: Topic Discussion Ordinance Changes 1. Chapter 10 Zoning Clarification Specify which specific zoned properties are to be compliant under the ordinance The language for properties Zoned R-1 and R-2 (residential) was added to the ordinance. 2. Exemptions for heavily wooded lots Establish unbuilt lots with exemptions for tree removal or alleviate burden. The definition of an Unbuilt lot was added to the ordinance. With exemptions for any tree to be removed without mitigation within specific parameters. 3. Developers use of a Certified Arborist Require developers at certain permit valuation to have an Arborist complete the tree inventory. This helps lessens the discussions about what a healthy tree is. Any New Home permit with valuation over $500,000 or any project over $100,000 is required to have an ISA Certified arborist complete the tree survey and inventory. A credit up to $2,500 will be given to the applicant for the cost of the arborist. 4. Replacement requirements On-site Allow for tree replacements requirements to be met with off-site planting With approval for City Staff, tree replacements may be fulfilled by planting off-site from the subject property. 5. Reduce Escrow holding time Reduce the 36-month escrow release date A reduction to 12 months after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the second half of the escrow release was changed in the ordinance. Page 6 of 32 Changes To Discuss with Edina Energy and Environment Commission for Amending Tree Ordinance Discussion Topic Update Goal Staff Recommendation 6. Creation of Off Site Planting Guidelines Prescribe goals for off-site planting priorities. Prioritize preserving existing trees or planting on-site, with the following priorities for off-site planting: 1) Homeowner preserves existing trees on the subject property 2) If preservation is not possible, developer plants replacement trees on-site 3) If on-site planting is not possible, developer plants replacement trees on private property, as close as possible to the subject property a. To facilitate this, the City will create a “Canopy Connect” database of residents interested in planting trees on their property 4) If all previous options are not possible, the City uses the escrow for tree planting and preservation fund a. City Owned Public property may not an option due to limited capacity. 7. Define exemptions for unique circumstances Recognize and define what a unique circumstance that would warrant “exemption” from ordinance Exemptions to be included in ordinance: 1) Existing trees causing current damage to existing structures (e.g., building foundation, public street or sidewalk). Damages would need to be verified and documented by a licensed professional. 2) “Unique Circumstance Exemptions” to be verified and documented by a licensed professional include these Unique Circumstances and would be based upon the subject property, and would limit the homeowner’s ability to meet tree replacement requirements: a. Steep slopes: Slopes equal to or steeper than three feet horizontal to one Foot vertical (3:1) b. Utility Easements, both public and private c. Potential flood risk areas as indicated in the storm water management plan Page 7 of 32 Update Timeline: July 10, 2025 – EEC Discussion and Comments August 14, 2025 – EEC Discussion and Recommendation September 2, 2025 – City Council Review Staff would have the ability to verify the above exemptions and deviate up to 15% of replanting requirements to be reduced. 8. Species Specific Replanting Ratio Requirements Allow for deviation in species type from “same for same” planting to meet requirements. To promote species diversity at least 80% of the replacements must be similar species types (e.g., “same for same”) and the remaining 20% of replacement requirements can be met with planting different tree types. 9. Measuring Methodology Select a particular methodology to be applied universally. Measuring Existing trees: DBH as defined by the MN DNR Measuring New trees: ANSI Standards Z60., This will be laid out in the ordinance and difference with these references. 10. Property Classification Zoning Application Incorporate the other property types into the ordinance - commercial, etc. Amend Edina City Code to include additional zoning districts (PCD, POD, PID, PUD, PRD and MDD). 11. DBH Threshold for calculating removals Size threshold exemptions of tree DBH for counting Staff recommends keeping at 5 inches and 15 feet. This change was made by EEC for the 2023 ordinance to account for the loss of smaller but equally beneficial trees. Page 8 of 32 Feedback to staff on Tree Protection Ordinance In general, staff have provided a careful review of the tree protection ordinance and have proposed modifications that will ensure the efficacy of the ordinance will continue. We support the staff suggested changes and provide the following specific feedback, including ideas for further improvement designed to provide residents and contractors additional constructive guidance and options for compliance. 6. SUPPORT WITH RECOMMENDED EDITS 1) SUPPORT Homeowner preserves existing trees on the subject property 2) SUPPORT If preservation is not possible, developer plants replacement trees on-site 3) ADDED If on-site planting is not possible, developer follows the “demolition letter” procedure to all property owners within 300 feet of the site notifying them of their ability to have trees planted at-no-cost on a first come, first served basis. a. The adjacent property owners have 15 days from the date of the postmark to reply. b. At no point may the developer attempt to obtain remuneration from the adjacent property owners in exchange for planting replacement trees. c. Once planted, the property owner is responsible for ensuring the viability of the tree. 4) SUPPORT WITH RECOMMENDED EDITS If on-site planting is not possible, and no adjacent property owner within 300 feet is interested, developer plants replacement trees on private property, with preference given to properties as close as possible to the subject property a. To facilitate this, the City will create a “Canopy Connect” database of residents interested in planting trees on their property, including name, address, email, and phone numbers of residents willing to consider tree planting on their property. b. At no point may the developer attempt to obtain remuneration from the adjacent property owners in exchange for planting replacement trees. c. Once planted, the property owner is responsible for ensuring the viability of the tree. 5) SUPPORT WITH RECOMMENDED EDITS If all previous options are not possible, the City uses the escrow for tree planting and preservation fund a. City Owned Public property may not an option due to limited capacity. b. At no point may the developer attempt to obtain remuneration from the City in exchange for planting replacement trees. c. Once planted, the City is responsible for ensuring the viability of the tree. Page 9 of 32 7. SUPPORT WITH RECOMMENDED EDITS - The “licensed professional” clauses are too vague; recommend either providing a list of professionals whose opinion would be considered usable or providing an ‘e.g.’ list indicative of the same. - We are concerned that a less-than-scrupulous reading of these types of exemptions by city staff would allow for overuse of the “exemption” option. The concern does not lie with the current staff who are tasked with enforcing the Tree Protection Ordinance, however ordinances must be written to provide as much clarity as possible regardless of the scruples of those serving enforcement. We suggest firming up any exemptions to require a specific set of steps that would minimize ambiguity and therefore minimize pressure on current and future staff to bend the rules. 8. SUPPORT – EEC supports the same for same threshold at 80%. 9. SUPPORT – EEC supports providing a specific standard for measurement. 10. SUPPORT – EEC supports including the additional zoning districts in the ordinance. 11. SUPPORT – EEC supports keeping the existing size thresholds for protection. During the ordinance development period, staff and EEC performed comprehensive research on peer municipalities and ordinances and found that the current size thresholds are aligned with peers with tree protection ordinances. Page 10 of 32 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: September 11, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion Meeting: Energy & Environment Commission Agenda Number: 7.1 Prepared By: Matthew Gabb, Sustainability Specialist Item Type: Other Department: Engineering Item Title: Work Plan Item 1, CAP Prioritization Action Requested: Receive information. Provide comments. Information/Background: EEC Work Plan Item 1 is a "review and comment" on Staff's work to re-prioritize Climate Action Plan actions. Staff will present information each month for ease of review by the EEC. This meeting will include a review of "Climate Economy & Local Food and Agriculture" sector actions. Supporting Documentation: 1. To EEC - CE, Climate Economy 2. To EEC - LF, Local Food and Ag Page 11 of 32 CE - CLIMATE ECONOMY EEC REVIEW COMMENT, AUGUST 2025 CAP Lab Envisio StatDescription rioritization StatuCity Role Division Lead Budget Staff Capacity Staff Notes EEC Comments CE 1-1 Upcoming Partner with State and County waste management and local and regional recycling centers to establish a program to encourage and promote new entrepreneurial businesses advancing the use of recycled material feed stock, the utilization of organics composting, and "Circular Economy" concepts which further the goals of the CAP. Ongoing Support Public Health n/a Existing capacity Operationalized. Staff partner with waste management centers, promoting feed stock generation through education programs, coordinating facility tours, and promoting this waste stream as a unique green economic initiative. CE 1-2 Upcoming Establish a Clean Energy business incubator to support the establishment of innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy business models within the community. Model should prioritize the development of opportunities for people with low income, under represented, and people with vulnerabilities. Incubator services should include a public communications campaign on the services and benefits of participating in an incubator, and how to become engaged. Incubator should consider a requirement for start up businesses receiving support to provide service/ products to under represented populations. Complete Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority loaned money to help launch BIG Innovation Lab, formerly the Edina Innovation Lab, to foster small business and Edina entrepreneurs. As of 2025, the incubator closed due to a lack of viability. City not pursuing new ventures relaed to incubators. CE 1-3 Upcoming Foster small business and green business development, particularly those which support the goals of this Climate Action Plan such as those that increase resources or utilization of renewable energy, energy efficiency, quality of life for vulnerable populations, improved resilience of homes and local businesses, etc. Ongoing Lead Economic Development Sustainability Conservation & Sustainability Fund Existing capacity Operationalized through ongoing relationship building and business retention & expansion (BRE) initiatives. Streamlined Business Grant includes efficiency upgrades as an eligible upgrade. Community Climate Action Fund incentivizes efficiency and renewable energy upgrades for Edina busineses. CE 1-4 Completed Promote Edina as an environmentally friendly destination by highlighting the businesses that are taking steps to reduce resource consumption (Green Business Recognition program). Ongoing Lead Sustainability Conservation & Sustainability Fund Existing capacity The EEC's Green Business Outreach Program (GBOP) is a recognition program for local Edina businesses. Businesses are featured in City communication channels, plus additional outreach is done via the Chamber of Commerce and Edina Magazine to promote the recognized businesses in paid ads. This is an annual program for the EEC. CE 1-5 Upcoming Explore options to collaborate to create and promote a market for Certified Compost from local sources using City of Edina organic waste. Complete City supports partnership with Vierkant Disposal and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Organics Recycling Facility for organic waste collection & processing. SMSC generates and distributes certified compost. City sends wood debris to SMSC for processing. CE 2-1 On Track Review and suggest potential policy changes to identify current and potential future need for affordable housing including scenarios anticipating climate immigration and migration potentials. Affordable housing locations should be located with easy access to climate economy jobs and meet the Buildings and Energy, Transportation and Land Use, Climate Adaptation, Health and Safety, and other goals of this CAP plan. On hold Affordable Housing Manager and Community Development are reviewing existing affordable housing policies and programs with City Council to determine future funding and priorities. Next steps are on hold until further direction provided by state legislature and Council. CE 2-2 On Track Engage with local green jobs training providers to coordinate strategic planning and encourage programs to develop local workforce capacity and assess, train, and place local residents to perform energy retrofits, solar pv installations, and other green improvements. Ongoing Support Sustainability n/a Existing capacity Ongoing through partnerships with Electrify Everything MN and MN Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative who provide contractor training and verification. Exploring additional opportunities to engage with utility workforce training programs. Climate Action Fund provides cost-share for Building Operator Certification trainings. CE 2-3 Upcoming Collaborate to establish a jobs training program focused on building workforce with deconstruction skills and capacities. Job training program should focus on establishing job skills and placement for low income individuals. Keep, Change Support Sustainability Economic Development n/a Capacity needed Updated wording to focus more on supporting other agencies doing this work instead of creating our own program. Added "sustainable" to deconstruction skills to tie to WM sector goals. Collaborate with developers, nonprofits and other agencies to support a training program focused sustainable deconstruction skills and capacities. Job training program should focus on establishing job skills and placement for low income individuals. Page 12 of 32 CE - CLIMATE ECONOMY EEC REVIEW COMMENT, AUGUST 2025 CAP Lab Envisio StatDescription rioritization StatuCity Role Division Lead Budget Staff Capacity Staff Notes EEC Comments CE 2-4 Upcoming Collaborate with the School District, local community colleges, unions, local non-profit/ community organizations, and employers to establish a paid Green Jobs apprenticeship and internship program. Program to facilitate the hiring of program graduates through the promotion and subsidized internship placement with employers within the City of Edina. Explore establishing a cost sharing / resource sharing component with the businesses benefiting from internships. Program to prioritize internship candidates from households with low income and people from under represented populations. Keep, No Change Support Sustainability n/a Capacity needed Capacity needed to identify partners and support program development. CE 3-1 Upcoming Collaborate with partners to ensure redundancy in telecommunications and broadband networks to protect commerce and public safety in the event of natural or manmade disasters. Complete Emergency response plans include telecommunications and redundancy in notification systems for residents. CE 3-2 Completed Provide assistance vetting contractors offering energy, waste, and water audits and efficiency upgrades, renewable energy installations, and EV readiness assessments or equipment installations to local businesses. Contractor vetting should include clear indication of important equity considerations such as "small locally owned business", "Woman owned business", and "BIPOC owned business". Include information on financing options such grants and low/no cost assistance. Complete City partners with other organizations to share lists they have vetted, including Xcel Energy, CenterPoint Energy, MN Chamber of Commerce, Electrify Everything MN, MN Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative, Clean Energy Resource Teams, and MnSEIA. City can't establish its own recommendation list. CE 3-3 Upcoming Support climate resilience of local economy by preparing water, road, utilities, and other public infrastructure for increased demands from climate change based on Edina Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, Emergency Management Plan, and State climate change data and projections. Ongoing Lead Engineering Capital Improvement Plan Existing capacity Operationalized by staff when designing roads, sewer and water utility upgrades and other infrastructure services. Considerations include flood risk, population changes and material uses. Part of the consideration is to CE 3-4 Upcoming Create an online assessment of business’ vulnerability/resiliency, including the following topics and content: Incentives or Tax breaks available Zero Waste improvements Climate Resiliency Energy: efficiency and renewables Emergency Response Keep, No Change Lead Sustainability Economic Development Budget needed Capacity needed Capacity and budget needed to create assessment tool for businesses. RFP likely needed to identify vendor to implement. CE 3-5 Upcoming Facilitate in-person discussions with community businesses to build relationships to identify industry specific economic impacts Edina businesses (particularly small businesses and disadvantaged group businesses) face based on the climate change based on risks and hazards identified in this report, the Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, and the City/County emergency management response plan. Collaborate with businesses to Identify economic resilience strategies in response to those economic vulnerabilities and conduct outreach to industry groups and public-private partnerships to promote private sector investment addressing them. Keep, No Change Partner Sustainability Economic Development n/a Capacity needed Capacity needed to identify partners and support program development. CE 3-6 Completed Work with community businesses to explore the creation of an incentivized “buy local” campaign to enhance resilience of small local businesses. Complete City participates in Hennepin County's "Love Local" campaign. 50th and France and other business districts host annual buy local campaigns. CE 3-7 On Track Make sure key business infrastructure is recognized in the City and County’s general hazard mitigation plan and emergency response plan. Complete Emergency response plans include preserved access and safety to key infrastructure systems. Response plans include coordination with regional private infrastructure, such as medical services. CE 4-1 Completed Advocate climate action related funding at State level including support of new state multimodal transportation funding source for transit, bicycle and pedestrian services and facilities and statewide carbon tax or carbon cap generating new decarbonization funding sources. Ongoing Support Engineering n/a Existing capacity City participates in various advocacy initiatives including Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board, MnDOT IIJA Planning Team, and MN Climate Action Framework Local Government Subcommittee Page 13 of 32 CE - CLIMATE ECONOMY EEC REVIEW COMMENT, AUGUST 2025 CAP Lab Envisio StatDescription rioritization StatuCity Role Division Lead Budget Staff Capacity Staff Notes EEC Comments CE 4-2 Completed Identify a sustainable funding source for the goals and actions of this CAP in support of low-income residents such as energy efficiency projects, mobility and low-carbon transportation, and high quality local food programs. Ongoing Lead Sustainability Conservation & Sustainability Fund Existing capacity Conservation & Sustainability Fund includes annual allocation to Climate Action Fund with priority environmental justice criteria. Focus of fund has been on efficiency and micro-mobility (e-bikes). CE 4-3 Upcoming Establish a policy that accounts for all energy efficiency and renewable energy operational cost savings of City buildings and fleets. All savings to be invested into a Climate Action Fund as one source of financing for the City's climate action efforts. Keep, No Change Lead Sustainability Finance n/a Capacity needed Capacity needed to create internal process to calculate baseline values and estimated savings for all projects, buildings and fleet transitions. Additional process review needed for how to transfer funds between departments within budget cycle, including evaluation for costs against different funds (equipment, utility billing, maintenance, etc.). CE 4-4 Completed Conduct a study to establish an Urban Forestry Product program to sell wood products, and dedicate funds to climate action plan strategy implementation. Revenue sources could include: sale of Ash tree logs removed as a part of the City's EAB management plan, selling tree storm debris and tree trimming waste to waste- to-energy plant or pelletizer, selling sugar taping rights to Maple, Birch, and Walnut trees located on City property and right-of- way responsibility, etc. Complete Forestry Division generates revenue through various activities, including mulching and selling wood debris, selling large diameter and other logs to organizations like Wood from the Hood, and partnering with MDSW and SMSC. City not considering tapping rights or waste-to-energy distribution. CE 4-5 Upcoming Add a Carbon Impact Fee to all new development as a percentage of the building permit fee. Additional funds raised to be used for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation implementation. Projects may apply for a refund if they install on-site renewable energy system and provide documentation that demonstrates the system will offset a minimum of 40% of the site’s energy consumption, with sliding scale refunds provided for projects offsetting over 40%. Remove As a statutory city, the City's authority limited by state statute to only cover our cost to administer permit and cannot "make money" or generate additional revenue beyond that value to use for other purposes. CE 4-6 Completed Establish a policy to utilize TIF (Tax increment Financing) to incentivize Mitigation and Adaptation actions in line with the goals of the CAP. Complete TIF Funding is a trigger for the Sustainable Building Policy. CE 4-7 On Track Explore the potential of collaborations with donors, philanthropists, and non-profit foundations to develop a Climate Action and Equity Fund for the City of Edina. Ongoing Lead Sustainability n/a Existing capacity Exploring foundation funding for sustainability projects in addition to established funding sources (utility franchise fees, elective pay, rebates). Funding requests unsucccessful to date. CE 4-8 Upcoming Explore adopting a tax financing mechanism such as a "resilience penny" property tax increase of $0.01 per $100 of assessed value and dedicate additional funds for climate mitigation and climate adaptation strategies. Funds may be used directly, or may be used as a repayment source for a bond issue. Remove As a statutory city, the City's taxing authority limited by state statute and City Council focused on reducing tax levy, not increasing. Page 14 of 32 CAP Label Description Prioritization Status City Role Division Lead Budget Staff Capacity Staff Notes EEC Comments LF 1-1 Review ordinances and development regulations remove barriers to and promote urban agriculture.Keep, Change Lead Planning Sustainability N/A Existing capacity Change wording for grammar correction and to incorporate new best practices. Review ordinances and development regulations to remove barriers to and promote urban agriculture and sustainable foraging practices. LF 1-2 Support existing school and community gardens and provide opportunities to expand community growing spaces with a focus on locating garden infrastructure to serve youth, immigrant, and people with lower incomes or who are experiencing food insecurity. Community growing and garden spaces may include use of park space, unused city owned space, or public right of way/ boulevard areas. Program should prioritize conversion of impervious spaces to garden space and preservation/increase of overall green space benefit. Provide on-going promotion, communication, and education of the sites and opportunities including appropriate translated and accessible content. Keep, Change Support Parks & Recreation N/A Capacity needed Change wording to clarify City's role, account for lack of available ROW or City-owned spaces, and be more flexible about locations. Support existing school and community gardens and provide opportunities to expand community growing spaces with a focus on locating garden infrastructure to serve youth, immigrant, and people with lower incomes or who are experiencing food insecurity. Provide on-going promotion, communication, and education of the sites and opportunities including translated and accessible content when appropriate. LF 1-3 Partner with schools and other organizations to create sustainable gardening programs at public and private schools and at locations that to serve youth, immigrant, and people with lower incomes or who are experiencing food insecurity. Promote local food production through these partnerships, funding, and educational programs. Remove Duplicative of LF 1-2 LF 1-4 Incentivize and reward soil best management practice for urban lawns, gardens, landscaping, parks, open spaces, prairies, environmentally sensitive areas, and agricultural land uses. Keep, Change Lead Sustainability Budget needed Existing capacity Clarify wording to remove "agriculture" land use and focus on incentive program to make this more actionable. City-owned lands like parks are covered by other actions in the Greenspace sector. City has no existing or future plans to designate "agriculture" zoning. Create incentive program for soil best management practices for urban lawns, gardens, landscaping, and environmentally sensitive areas. LF 1-5 Update code to provide incentives or require developers to preserve topsoil and provide space for backyard or community gardens. Remove Most redevelopment sites have contaminated soil that should not be preserved, and this LF action conflicts with action WM 2-2 requiring compost amendment. Impact is not a priority for GHG emissions reductions. LF 1-6 Establish a public Food Forest by adding edible trees, shrubs, and planting regionally native vegetables to existing public landscaping including boulevard and right of way areas. Select an existing property for a pilot project. Ongoing Lead Forestry Budgeted Existing capacity Has been operationalized by the City Forester, with pilots at Weber and York Parks. Upcoming food forest is part of Fred Richards Park Master Plan. Page 15 of 32 LF 1-7 Collaborate with partners to provide educational resources such as featuring films, "fact sheets" and educational content. Use these partnerships to create field trips for students and others to visit farms and urban agriculture sites to see food production, meet farmers and animals and promote consideration of farming and local food production as a career. Communications, events, and field trips to prioritize racial/cultural diversity among participants. Remove Remove because this is outside of the City's scope, already being done by other organizations such as UMN Extension and EPS, and is partly duplicative of LF 1-2. LF 1-8 Allow community gardens or urban farms on vacant land in all zoning districts, except industrial, to increase the availability of locally produced food for all residents. Keep, Change Lead Planning N/A Existing capacity Clarify what processes this would occur during. As part of the 2025 zoning code update and/or the 2050 comprehensive plan process, allow community gardens or urban farms on vacant land in all zoning districts, except industrial, to increase the availability of locally produced food for all residents. LF 2-1 Conduct a detailed Food Security Assessment to determine food insecurity conditions within the City, areas with limited access to full service grocery stores and markets (particularly within areas of higher vulnerable populations), identify areas within the City for improvement, and establish detailed strategies to increase food security within City. Keep, No Change Lead Sustainability EEC N/A Existing capacity Being conducted as part of EEC 2025 work plan. Deliverable can inform future implementation. LF 2-2 Encourage and support the acceptance of Electronic Benefits Transfer (formerly food stamps) at all markets and groceries, and educate EBT/SNAP users about using their benefits to purchase local food. Explore the development of a "Double SNAP Dollar" program at all Farmers Markets to increase access to locally grown fresh produce for low income households. Keep, No Change Lead Parks & Recreation N/A Capacity needed Has not been operationalized yet. The annual filing and authorization with USDA and MN Department of Children, Youth, and Families and regulatory compliance is a large lift that there currently is not staff capacity for. LF 2-3 Promote and expand public education campaigns to encourage purchasing and supporting restaurants which use locally grown and produced food at the individual and institutional level (add targeting of disadvantaged, food insecure, and elder populations). Collaborate with under represented groups to identify culturally preferred foods and advocate for their cultivation and increased availability locally. Keep, No Change Support Economic Development Sustainability N/A Capacity needed Need additional staff capacity for outreach, campaign development, and relationship-building. LF 2-4 Analyze existing Municipality purchasing and procurement policies and explore creating a policy preferring purchasing locally grown foods. Keep, No Change Lead Sustainability Finance N/A Existing capacity Should coincide with additional purchasing policy CAP actions: BE 6-3, TL 5-3 Page 16 of 32 LF 3-1 Collaborate with partners to create, incentivize, and promote a business network of sourcing, distributing and marketing cosmetically imperfect produce particularly those which provide affordable produce to low income and food insecure community members. Remove Not a core City service. Duplicative of action WM 2-7 to reduce food waste. LF 3-2 Promote Restaurant, Food Service and Household Best Management Practices: Reduce Food Wastage in the Kitchen (pre-consumer) Reduce over-purchasing of food Reduce prep waste and improperly cooked food Consider secondary uses for excess food Ensure proper storage techniques Reduce Plate Scraping Wastage (post- consumer) - Modify menu to increase consumer satisfaction and reduce food left uneaten - Modify serving sizes and garnishes - Encourage guests to order/request and take only the food they will consume - Go Trayless at buffets and school/institutional cafeterias Ongoing Partner Public Health Budgeted Existing capacity Operationalized by Public Health staff during annual restaurant and food service inspections. LF 3-3 Establish partnerships and a program to improve logistics of sourcing and transporting surplus food from events, schools, restaurants, grocery stores and other sources to providers and partners capable of effectively distributing surplus to disadvantaged, food insecure, and elder populations. Keep, Change Partner Public Health Budgeted Capacity needed Reword to clarify City's role since these programs already exist so it would not be in the City's best interest to establish another one. Establish partnerships and a program to improve logistics of sourcing and transporting surplus food from events, schools, restaurants, grocery stores and other sources to providers and partners capable of effectively distributing surplus to disadvantaged, food insecure, and elder populations. LF 4-1 Create collaborative partnerships with community- based organizations and affinity groups, including low- income populations and communities of color, to: Promote healthier, low-carbon diets. Encourage local food production and purchase including at local restaurants. Support affordability and access to healthier foods through neighborhood food buying clubs and coops. Reduce food waste. Keep, No Change Partner Sustainability Public Health Communications N/A Capacity needed Need additional staff capacity for outreach, campaign development, and relationship-building. LF 4-2 Establish an Green Business Refrigeration upgrade cost sharing incentive program providing a 25% matching grant for qualified buildings and applicants to switch to green refrigeration practices. Complete CAF provides match for Xcel refrigeration rebates for commercial entities. LF 4-3 Include healthy, low-carbon food choices and food waste in public and business outreach efforts. Work with partners to support efforts to encourage plant- based diets, including Meatless Monday campaigns. Remove Duplicative of LF 4-1 Page 17 of 32 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: September 11, 2025 Item Activity: Approve Meeting: Energy & Environment Commission Agenda Number: 7.2 Prepared By: Chad Millner, Engineering Director Item Type: Report & Recommendation Department: Engineering Item Title: 2026-27 Commission Work Plan Action Requested: Approve draft 2026-2027 Commission Work Plan Information/Background: Approval of a draft 2026-2027 Workplan is required at this meeting. Edina Boards & Commissions are moving to a 2-year work plan cycle. EEC will create a 2026-27 work plan this year, including participating in a City Council work session to discuss priorities. EEC should discuss work plan priorities ahead of this meeting. Priorities should be as specific as possible but do not need to be tied to a specific council charge yet. Liaison Bayer prepared a list of ideas based on previous commission discussions, suggestions from community comment or special presentations and staff suggestions. The Commission had the following ideas from their August 2025 Meeting. 1. Idling / Air Quality Policy – focus around schools 2. Organics 3. Outreach - a. Green Business. b. Tree Recognition c. EV Event / Highlight 4. Follow-up on Food Security Assessment from previous workplan 5. Organized trash hauling 6. Transportation Item to be defined – EV;s VMT – how to reduce? Supporting Documentation: 1. Work Plan Details 2. Guide to Council Charges 3. Work Plan Template_FINAL Page 18 of 32 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Background The City Council establishes boards and commission to increase resident engagement in city work and provide opportunities for residents to serve the community and participate in meaningful work. Currently, the work plan process is conducted on an annual basis. For up to six months, commissions simultaneously work on their current initiatives while discussing and developing a new annual work plan. Work plan development starts in June and final work plans are approved in December. There were no proposed adjustments to the 2024 work plan process. Starting in 2025, commissions will transition to a two-year work plan process. Purpose The purpose of adjusting the timeline allows better connection of work plan initiatives to the organization’s overarching strategic priorities, long-term objectives and available resources. The goal is to make work plan initiatives more intentional and include the budget values (Sustainability, Stewardship, Engagement, Equity, Health). Two-year work plans provide the opportunity to adopt a phased approach and allocate time to ensure each aspect of a project or task is executed and implemented effectively. Commissions are asked to continue to keep their work plans to 4-5 work plan items and use a phased approach for work plan items. For example, a commission will use year one to study and report and in year two, develop recommendations if directed by Council after the study and report. This alignment will provide focus, track progress, adapt to evolving needs and optimize our resources to deliver impactful results. Administration Department EdinaMN.gov Date:December 16, 2024 To:Commission Members cc:Staff Liaisons From:MJ Lamon, Special Projects & Engagement Manager Subject:2025 Commission Work Plan Transition June - August •Work Plan Development October •Chair presents proposed work plans November •Staff presents proposed changes December •Council approves work plans Page 26 of 32Page 19 of 32 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 1. Strategic Alignment: Strategic alignment ensures that the budget and work plans are directly tied to the organization’s overarching goals and objectives. It involves mapping resources and planned actions to strategic priorities, ensuring all efforts contribute to long-term success and addressing the community's needs effectively. 2. Prioritization & Resource Allocation: Prioritization and resource allocation focus on ranking initiatives and distributing available resources—such as funding, personnel, and time—according to their importance and impact. This process ensures that the most critical and high-value projects receive the necessary support while balancing constraints and competing demands. 3. Phased Approach & Completion: A phased approach breaks down the work plan into manageable stages aligned with realistic timeframes and resource capacities. This approach acknowledges the limits of what individuals or teams can achieve within a two-year period, prioritizing tasks to avoid overcommitment. Each phase sets clear, attainable goals, ensuring steady progress while maintaining quality and efficiency. Completion emphasizes finalizing deliverables for each phase before advancing, promoting accountability and the feasibility of meeting long-term objectives. Highlighted Changes •Commissions develop two-year work plans •Divide commissions into two groups and annually four commissions will develop their two-year plan while the other group will do a review and update, if needed •Adjust the purpose of joint work session meetings with Council to focus on discussion around development of the two-year work plan. Council will be asked to provide more direction on projects for the upcoming work plan. Timeline Group 1 = HRRC, CHC, ACC, PARC Group 2 = HPC, EEC, ETC, PC 2025 2026 June-Aug • Group 2 Joint Meetings with Council Aug-Sept • Group 1 work plan review & amendments Sept-Dec • Group 2 Develop Two-year Work Plan June-Aug • Group 1 Joint Meetings with Council Aug-Sept • Group 2 work plan review & amendments Sept-Dec • Group 1 Develop Two-year Work Plan Page 27 of 32Page 20 of 32 Guide to Commission Council Charges Created January 2025 Purpose: The following definitions outline the purpose, requirements, and expected outcomes for each of the five council charges: Review and Comment, Study and Report, Review and Recommend, Review and Decide, and Events. These charges guide commissions in fulfilling their roles effectively and ensuring alignment with council expectations. Council Charge 1: Review & Comment 2: Study & Report 3: Review & Recommend 4: Review & Decide 5: Event Level of Impact Council Charge 1 Review & Comment Commission Role The commission provides feedback on specific proposals, plans or city documents. The feedback may include productive feedback, identification of gaps, or suggestions for improvements. Requirements • Thorough review of materials provided • Discussion to compile diverse community perspectives • Submission of written or verbal comments within a designated timeline Purpose To ensure Council decisions are informed by a range of perspectives, enhancing the quality and inclusiveness of policies and plans. Commission Vote No vote unless Advisory Communication report is written. Advisory Communication report requires majority vote. Commission Recommendation No official recommendation is provided to Council or staff. Commission Deliverable Commission comments provided to city staff. Written comments should be submitted in the form of an Advisory Communication. Verbal comments will be collected by staff. Commission Deliverable Requirements • Summary of reviewed materials • Key comments or critiques provided by the commission • Any areas of uncertainty identified during the review process Staff Deliverable Comments included with item sent to Council. Staff Deliverable Requirements • Written attachment or verbal comments included staff report Presentation to Council None Council Action None Council Communication Review & Comment No Council Vote Commission Comments included in staff report or written report submitted with project docs. Increasing impact on decision Page 28 of 32Page 21 of 32 Guide to Commission Council Charges Created January 2025 Council Charge 2 Study & Report Commission Role The commission is tasked with conducting a detailed examination of a specific issue or topic. This involves gathering data, consulting with staff or impacted parties, and analyzing findings to produce a comprehensive report. Requirements • Define the scope and objectives of the study • Research using credible sources, including input from staff or impacted parties, case studies and expert opinions. Veryify information with multiple sources • Develop a structered report with findings, analysis and conclusions Purpose To provide council with in-depth insights and evidence-based options that helps council decide on navigating complex issues. Commission Vote Majority vote required for commission report. Commission Recommendation No official recommendation is provided to Council or staff. Commission Deliverable Report to Council or staff. Commission Deliverable Requirements • Detailed methodology of the study • Key findings, supporting data and analysis • A study and report should focus on presenting data and analysis without formal recommendations Staff Deliverable If item goes to council, staff report and/or item report. Staff Deliverable Requirements • Additional data and any relevant city policies applicable to the topic not already cited • Identify budget and staff resource impacts. • If there are actionable next steps for staff, ask Council to refer study to staff Presentation to Council Optional. City Council Special Presentation or scheduled Joint City Council Work Session. Possible Council Actions 1. None 2. Receive and refer to staff 3. Direct commission to review and recommend (charge 3) Council Communication: Study & Report No Council Vote Presentation Special Presentations & Recognitions Joint Work Meeting with Council No Presentation Commission Correspondence Page 29 of 32Page 22 of 32 Guide to Commission Council Charges Created January 2025 Council Charge 3 Review & Recommend Commission Role The commission is tasked with evaluating options, proposals or policies to provide a formal recommendation to the Council. Requirements • Assess all relevant materials and data • Consider potential impacts and community needs • Present formal recommendations to council, including rationale and supporting evidence Purpose To assist the Council in selecting the most effective or beneficial course of action by leveraging the commission analysis and community perspective. Commission Vote Majority vote required for Advisory Communication Commission Recommendation An official recommendation is provided to Council. Commission Deliverable Advisory Communication Commission Deliverable Requirements • Overview of evaluated options or proposals • Pros and cons of each option • Final recommendation with justification and alignment to city goals Staff Deliverable Staff report and/or item report Staff Deliverable Requirements • Staff must provide recommendations • Identify impacts including staff time, operational impacts, policy changes, etc. Presentation to Council A presentation is encouraged. Representatives of the commission are responsible for creating materials and presenting them to city council. Staff are in a support role. Possible Council Action 1. None 2. Receive and refer to staff 3. Majority vote by Council (approve, deny) Council Communication Review & Recommend No Council Vote No presentation Commission Correspondence Presentation Special Awards & Recognitions Council Vote Presentation Report & Recommendations Page 30 of 32Page 23 of 32 Guide to Commission Council Charges Created January 2025 Council Charge 4 Review & Decide Commission Role The commission has the authority to make final decisions on specific matters within its purview, as delegated by Council. Requirements • Ensure decisions align with established policies, guidelines and legal requirements • Ensure decisions are made based on thorough evaluation of relevant data, policies and staff/expert advice • Document and communicate the decision and justification to Council Purpose To allow commissions to take independent action on small initiatives within their scope, such as presenting awards, participating in community outreach, and collaborating with neighboring commissions. Commission Vote Majority vote required for Advisory Communication Commission Recommendation None Commission Deliverable Advisory Communication Commission Deliverable Requirements • Summary of decision and its rationale • References to relevant policies or guidelines • Any anticipated impacts or next steps Staff Deliverable Staff report and/or item report Staff Deliverable Requirements • Provide staff perspective • Provide procedural guidance if necessary Presentation to Council Optional. City Council Special Presentation or scheduled Joint City Council Work Session. Council Action None Council Communication Review & Decide No Council Action Presentation Special Presentations & Recognitions Joint Work Session Meeting No Presentation Commission Correspondence Page 31 of 32Page 24 of 32 Guide to Commission Council Charges Created January 2025 Council Charge 5 Event Commission Role This charge involves planning, organizing, and executing events that align with the commission’s mission and council’s goals, such as community outreach, educational programs or celebratory gatherings. Requirements • Develop a detailed event plan, including objectives, budget requests, and logistics using event planning template • Coordinate with presenters, vendors, organizations, and volunteers • Evaluate the event’s success, gather participant feedback and provide a post-event summary or report to Council Purpose To foster community engagement, raise awareness about key issues and strengthen the relationship between council and the public. Commission Vote Majority vote for event plan only. Commission Recommendation None Commission Deliverable Advisory Communication Commission Deliverable Requirements • Event objectives and intended outcomes • Coordination and attendance at the event • Evaluation Staff Deliverable Progress update should be recorded on the work plan progress portal. Staff Deliverable Requirements • Event summary • Considerations for future years Presentation to Council None Council Action None Council Communication Events No Council Action No Presentation Commission Correspondence Page 32 of 32Page 25 of 32 Page 1 of 2 Commission Name 2025 Proposed Work Plan Initiative Type: Project, Ongoing/Annual, Event Target Completion Date: Quarter or month Lead(s): List at least one commissioner Initiative Title: Initiative Description: Deliverable: Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative? How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing? Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ. 1 City Manager Comments: Initiative Type: Project, Ongoing/Annual, Event Target Completion Date: Quarter or month Lead(s): List at least one commissioner Initiative Title: Initiative Description: Deliverable: Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative? How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing? Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ. 2 City Manager Comments: = commission = staff Page 26 of 32 Page 2 of 2 Initiative Type: Project, Ongoing/Annual, Event Target Completion Date: Quarter or month Lead(s): List at least one commissioner Initiative Title: Initiative Description: Deliverable: Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative? How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing? Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ. 3 City Manager Comments: Initiative Type: Project, Ongoing/Annual, Event Target Completion Date: Quarter or month Lead(s): List at least one commissioner Initiative Title: Initiative Description: Deliverable: Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative? How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing? Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ. 4 City Manager Comments: Parking Lot Page 27 of 32 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: September 11, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion Meeting: Energy & Environment Commission Agenda Number: 7.3 Prepared By: Chad Millner, Engineering Director Item Type: Other Department: Engineering Item Title: Update: Chapter 2 – Administration, Article III. Boards, Committees and Commissions Code, Division 3 Action Requested: Receive information. Provide comments. Information/Background: The City of Edina is updating all sections of Chapter 2 – Administration, Article III – Boards, Committees and Commissions to improve consistency, clarity, and alignment with current practices. Each commission’s section is being reviewed to ensure it accurately reflects its purpose, duties, and advisory role. Supporting Documentation: 1. Division 3 EEC Memo 2. Division 3 Clean Energy & Environment Commission 3. Division 3 Old Energy & Environment Commission Page 28 of 32 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Project Overview: The City of Edina is updating all sections of Chapter 2 – Administration, Article III – Boards, Committees and Commissions to improve consistency, clarity, and alignment with current practices. Each commission’s section is being reviewed to ensure it accurately reflects its purpose, duties, and advisory role. • Timeline o Member Survey: May o Draft Updates: June-August o Commission Review and Comment: September – October o Council Approval: November o Final Implementation: December • Key Tasks o Review existing BC city code sections for inconsistencies and inaccuracies. o Draft revised sections incorporating member feedback. o Distribute revised sections to each commission for review and comment. o Consolidate feedback and prepare a final draft for legal review. o Present final draft to the council for approval. o Implement approved updates and inform relevant parties. • Responsible Parties o Administration: Ensure all initial inconsistencies are identified, review feedback, work with liaisons on drafting updates o Liaisons: Review draft prior to commission consumption o Commission: Provide review and comment o Legal Team: Review updates for legal accuracy. Highlighted Changes: Establishment & Purpose (Sec. 2-137) Administration Department EdinaMN.gov Date: September 11, 2025 To: Energy & Environment Commission cc: Director of Engineering Chad Millner, Sustainability Specialist Matthew Gab, Sustainability Manager Marisa Bayer From: City Management Fellow Zoe Johnson, Special Projects & Engagement Manager MJ Lamon Subject: Update: Chapter 2 – Administration, Article III. Boards, Committees and Commissions Code, Division 3 Page 29 of 32 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 • The updated purpose statement adds "climate change mitigation" to the commission's focus, alongside environmental protection, conservation efforts, and improving community well-being. Duties (Sec. 2-138) • The new version of the code condenses the duties of the commission from eight to four. • The older code listed included items within duties that largely fell within the purview of sustainability staff; realignment of these duties helps right-size expectations and scope of work for volunteers. • The new version’s duties are poised to be more consistent with the responsibility of the volunteers appointed to the commission rather than the staff responsible for liaising the commission. Membership (Sec. 2-139) • The membership structure remains the same. Page 30 of 32 Page 1 of 1 DIVISION 3. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION Sec. 2-137. Establishment & Purpose. The council, recognizing the need to support and advance environmental protection, conservation efforts and climate change mitigation to improve overall community wellbeing, does hereby establish the energy and environment commission (the "commission"). (Code 1992, § 1502.01; Ord. No. 2007-05, 4-3-2007; Ord. No. 2009-04, 3-17-2009; Ord. No. 2010-04, 3-2-2010; Ord. No. 2011-02) Sec. 2-138. Duties. The commission shall: (1) Advise council on plans, policies and programs regarding climate change mitigation, adaptation and resiliency and environmental stewardship. (2) Serve as liaison between council and community for applicable issues and ideas; and provide feedback to council when requested. (3) Cultivate relationships with residents, businesses, public and private institutions, nonprofits and other community organizations to promote climate action and environmental stewardship. (4) Serve as a resource for other Edina commissions, boards and task forces on issues related to the environment and climate change. (Code 1992, § 1502.02; Ord. No. 2007-05, 4-3-2007; Ord. No. 2009-04, 3-17-2009; Ord. No. 2010-04, 3-2-2010; Ord. No. 2011-02) Sec. 2-139. Membership. The commission shall consist of nine regular and two student members. (Code 1992, § 1502.03; Ord. No. 2007-05, 4-3-2007; Ord. No. 2009-04, 3-17-2009; Ord. No. 2010-04, 3-2-2010; Ord. No. 2011-02; Ord. No. 2014-03, § 1, 3-4-2014; Ord. No. 2018-03, § 3, 2-21-2018) Commented [MB1]: Does this name still make sense? Is this change even an option? Does it matter? Commented [MJL2R1]: Possibly Sustainability Commission; A lot of other cities are changing to sustainability or just environment. The term is broader and larger than just focusing on “energy”. Commented [MJL3R1]: Just consider Environment Commission. Commented [MB4]: Do we need to reference approved work plans? I.e., they serve these duties based on the approved work plan or otherwise directed by council. Commented [MB5]: @MJ Lamon @Zoe Johnson See changes for EEC. Page 31 of 32 Page 1 of 1 DIVISION 3. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION Sec. 2-137. Policy and establishment & Purpose. The council, recognizing the need to support and advance environmental protection, conservation efforts including energy conservation, and waste reduction, and to improve thereby the overall welfare of the citizens of the city, does hereby establish the energy and environment commission (the "commission"). (Code 1992, § 1502.01; Ord. No. 2007-05, 4-3-2007; Ord. No. 2009-04, 3-17-2009; Ord. No. 2010-04, 3-2-2010; Ord. No. 2011-02) Sec. 2-138. Duties. The commission shall: (1) Examine and recommend best practices for energy conservation for the city's citizens and businesses, including a "green" building code, use of Energy Star appliances, and other energy reduction targets. (2) Examine and recommend changes in city government purchasing and operations to conserve energy. (3) Evaluate and monitor the provision of a residential recycling program. (4) Evaluate and monitor the provision of a privately provided solid waste program, as well as a reduction in municipal solid waste produced by city residents and businesses. (5) Evaluate and encourage improvements in air and water quality. (6) Promote the establishment of targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the city's buildings, equipment and operations. (7) Educate the public about energy issues, reduction, conservation, reuse, recycling and environmental protection. (8) Examine and promote renewable energy options for transportation, heating, and cooling, and other energy uses. (Code 1992, § 1502.02; Ord. No. 2007-05, 4-3-2007; Ord. No. 2009-04, 3-17-2009; Ord. No. 2010-04, 3-2-2010; Ord. No. 2011-02) Sec. 2-139. Membership. The commission shall consist of nine regular and two student members. The change in membership shall be attained through attrition by replacing one member less in 2018 and one less member in 2019 until the nine- member commission is achieved. (Code 1992, § 1502.03; Ord. No. 2007-05, 4-3-2007; Ord. No. 2009-04, 3-17-2009; Ord. No. 2010-04, 3-2-2010; Ord. No. 2011-02; Ord. No. 2014-03, § 1, 3-4-2014; Ord. No. 2018-03, § 3, 2-21-2018) Commented [MB1]: Does this name still make sense? Is this change even an option? Does it matter? Commented [MJL2R1]: Possibly Sustainability Commission; A lot of other cities are changing to sustainability or just environment. The term is broader and larger than just focusing on “energy”. Commented [MJL3R1]: Just consider Environment Commission. Commented [MB4]: Do we need to reference approved work plans? I.e., they serve these duties based on the approved work plan or otherwise directed by council. Page 32 of 32