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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-13 EEC MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Energy and Environment Commission Edina City Hall Community Room Thursday, April 13, 2017, 7:00 PM I. Call To Order Chair Manser called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. II. Roll Call Answering Roll Call were Burmeister, Glahn, Hoffman, Horan, Jackson, Kim, Kostuch, Madhok, Manser, Seeley, Shanmugavel, and Waddick. Late: Satterlee Absent: Staff Present: Liaison Brown, Sulekha Mohamed III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Member Jackson to approve the Meeting Agenda. Motion seconded by Member Kostuch. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Member Waddick to approve the March 09, 2017 minutes. Motion seconded by Member Glahn. Motion carried. Member Satterlee arrived to the meeting at 7:10pm. V. Special Recognitions And Presentations A. Asset Management Update, Liaison Brown • Liaison Brown shared a presentation on “Asset Management Update.” • She discussed how the City of Edina has started an asset management program to better maintain facilities and focus on energy opportunities. The Facility Manager, Mr. Tim Barnes partnered with CR-BPS (consultant) to review the top 26 facilities that the City of Edina owns. Liaison Brown discussed how important it is to have an asset management plan. o Commissioners drafted Advisory Communication letter for Liaison Brown to submit to City Council Members. Drafted communication read:  “The EEC appreciates the City investing and using the VFA asset management tools as well as the updated information. This shows Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: an example of leadership in acting on greenhouse gas reduction and building efficiency.” V. Community Comment A. Dr. Federico Rossi currently resides at 4030 Branson Street, Edina, MN. Dr. Rossi expressed interested in assisting any way he can with EEC’s efforts. Dr. Rossi believes the community could be doing more with renewable energy. Member Kim excused herself from the meeting at 7:40pm. Member Madhok excused herself from the meeting at 7:40pm. VII. Reports/ Recommendation A. 2017 EEC Work Plan: Initiative 2 Study & Report on Plastic Bag Ban • Commissioner Horan discussed with Commissioners about why citizens, cities, counties, states and countries are interested in regulating plastic bags. The key to reducing the impact of all carrier bags is to reuse them as much as possible and where reuse for shopping is not practical. Reusable bags have lower environmental impacts than all the single use of bags. This is a complex topic and there isn’t a clear winner for policy. Motion made by Member Glahn to forward the 2017 EEC Work Plan: Initiative 2 Study & Report on Plastic Bag Ban to City Council without recommendation. Motion seconded by Member Jackson. Motion carried. B. 2017 EEC Work Plan: Initiative 8 Forum • Commissioner Satterlee requested decisions needed for Environmental Fair from Commissioners. i. Commissioners approved the program which stated; “The Edina Energy & Environment Commission hosts an annual community gathering and in 2017, the event will focus on bringing together home & energy experts to help residents care for their homes and learn about new technologies that will allow them to reduce energy use and save money.” ii. Commissioners decided that the title should state; “Edina Home Energy Fair: Save Energy & Money!” iii. Commissioners approved the timeframe; Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm. iv. Commissioners have selected venue locations in order of priority; Braemar Clubhouse, Edina High School, and Public Works. v. Commissioners approved the guidelines for participating as an exhibitor in the fair. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: vi. Commissioners recommended budget amount of roughly $3500.00 (Two $1000 sponsors, $1500 EEC budget). Commissioners advised targeting two sponsors at $1000 each, and if do not get any at this level to reduce to smaller sponsorship level. Motion made by Satterlee to add new Member Shanmugavel and remove Elizabeth Stroik from existing Education Outreach Working Group. Motion seconded by Kostuch. Motion carried. Motion made by Kostuch to add new Member Shanmugavel to existing City Operations Energy and Efficiency and Conservation Subcommittee. Motion seconded by Waddick. Motion carried. Motion made by Jackson to add new Members Peter Liska and Mike Woolsey to existing Business Energy Efficiency and Conservation Working Group. Motion seconded by Burmeister. Motion carried. VIII. Correspondence And Petitions A. Correspondence: Edina Energy Action Plan B. Working Group Minutes • Business Energy Efficiency Working Group i. Commissioner Jackson shared an update that the group will review potential business energy benchmarking ordinances for City Council to pass in the future. The Business Energy Efficiency Working Group has a long way to go before making a recommendation, but Commissioner Jackson wanted to update Commissioners. • Water Quality Working Group i. Commissioner Waddick along with the Water Quality Working Group will be attending Weber Park Eco Fair on April 23rd at the Edina Senior Center. Katharine Winston and Richard Strong are volunteering at the event and will bring ‘Clean Water Starts Here’ signs and several brochures for table. ii. Water Quality Working Group will also attend the Edina Garden Sale on May 12 & May 13 at the Arneson Acres. Water Quality Working Group is currently looking for volunteers to do multiple 2 hour shifts. IX. Chair And Member Comments • Commissioner Seeley shared information with Commission that the student working group including Commissioners Kim and Madhok are planning a Youth Summit Event. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 10:00am-2:00pm at Edina High School. The Youth Summit Event is by and for students. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: • Commissioner Hoffman shared with Commissioners that Xcel is rolling out Renewable Connect Program on April 24th through May 24th for one month signing period. • Chair Manser shared with Commissioners that Cooperative Energy Futures has a meeting on April 20th at Public Works. If you are interested, please attend the meeting. X. Staff Comments A. Updates • Liaison Brown shared with Commissioners requested updates on: i. Per Commissioners request, Liaison Brown shared the facility updates to Braemar Clubhouse. ii. Commission Ordinance changes 1. Park Board is now referred as Park Commission. 2. Heritage Board is now referred as Heritage Commission. 3. Board and Appeals terms have been changed to two- three year terms and Chairs can serve three consecutive terms. 4. No longer the joint work session count towards Commissioner’s attendance. iii. Website updates will be made this summer. Board and Commissions pages will look similar. Be sure to look out for the new layout this summer! XI. Adjournment Motion made by Member Glahn to adjourn the April 13, 2017 meeting at 9:05 p.m. Motion seconded by Member Waddick. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sulekha Mohamed Executive Assistant